Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Higbee, despite the cold rain, went crazy Thursday of last week over the fake news that Germany had signed the armistice terms and that fighting had ceased, and celebrated prematurely along with other live towns and cities of the country. All kinds of noise producers were used, except automobiles with cut-outs open, and they would have been in evidence had it not bee for the mud. Shotguns and pistols were fired all over town, the main demonstration being around flag pole. Shots from some of the guns broke the electric light globe at the top of the flag pole and a window in the second story of Andrews & Burton's store. The flag, which had not been raised that day on account of the rain, was run up in spite of the gathering darkness and the rain while the crowd threw up their hats and cheered like mad, and then joined in singing "The Star Spangled Banner," "American," and "Keep the Home Fires Burning." The honor of having made the most noise went by common consent to the sons of T. J. Cooper and John Egly, who used a keg or two of powder firing a small cannon at the garage, every blast of which shook the whole town. When it was learned later that the good news was premature no one felt very much chagrined, for all realized the end of the war was practically at hand. Jack Little and several other republicans suggested that the occasion be let pass for a jubilation over Spencer's election in particular and the republican victory in general, to which no objection was made. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. B. F. Kirby received word this week of the serious wounding in France in September of her cousin, Walter Foster, of St. Louis, quite well known here. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--JOHN T. WAYLAND HONORED--Hon. John T. Wayland, of Kansas City, has been appointed by the Treasury Department as Director of War Savings for the Tenth Federal Reserve Bank District. This includes Nebraska Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, Northern New Mexico and Western Missouri. He is one of twelve directors in the United States and attended a conference held in Washington this week--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear little baby, Ruby Jewel. We also thank the little girls for the pretty flowers.--Asca Robb and family. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cruse, a daughter. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--A son was born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Houtz of Kansas City. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Friends and acquaintances of Marvin Carver, who left here for the West ten years ago, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred recently at his home in Butte, Montana, from influenza. He was a brother of Mrs. David Jenkins of this place. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Aska Robb on October 19th, died Saturday after a short illness. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. G. W. Cook received word last week that her son, John, who enlisted at Springfield, had been wounded severely in the right shoulder while taking part in a big drive in France on Sept. 29. He is now in a base hospital and is doing nicely. A letter received from him by Mrs. Cook this week stated that he would be able to be out in a short time. We shall print his letter next week, as well as one from a relative handed us by Miss Susie Kirby. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--A. C. Burton and H. C. Eubanks have a special notice in this issue of special interest to all hunters and trespassers, especially boys, for whom they intend to make it hot in the future. Boys with guns and dogs have scared the stock on the Eubanks farm half to death and have killed many chickens, while the same gang got after Mrs. Burton's turkeys killing one or more and chasing others to town where they were found later at the home of Mose Blansett. A hundred dollars fine and a few weeks in jail would put a stop to such anarchy. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--WARNING TO TRESSPASSERS--For the past week or two boys from town have been running wild over our farms without leave or license and with guns and dogs frightening stock and killing chickens and turkeys. This practice has got to stop, and stop at once. We shall shoot all dogs on sight and cause the immediate arrest of any and all trespassers, no matter who they may be. So if you are contemplating a stroll about our farms you had better first get permission. A. C. Burton, H. C. Eubanks. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The deepest sympathy of all of his old Higbee friends goes out to Albert Lewis of Rocheport, whose oldest son and daughter died from influenza week before last. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--J. H. Douglas, who was here Saturday from Rucker, informed us that the big celebration Higbee put on Thursday of last week over the report that the war had ended could be heard plainly at that place. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--We printed bills this week for Searcy White, who will see a lot of personal property at the D. W. Sweezor farm south of town on the 20th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. White will move to Moberly. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--W. L. Rennolds of Moberly, who has been suffering from cancer of the face for several months, and which has begun a rapid growth the past few weeks causing intense suffering, was taken to Kansas City Wednesday by his brother, G. R. Rennolds, of this place, to consult a specialist. They will also go to Savanna, Mo., for the same purpose and then go to Excelsior Springs for a short stay. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. Belle Cole informs us that her son, Wirt Randolph, who has been living in Denver for several years, has moved to Kansas City, where he has charge of the engraving and printing department of the Jaccard Jewelry Co. Mr. Randolph took up engraving as a profession some eight or ten years ago, and it is with no little satisfaction, we judge, that he returns as manager of the department where he first began work. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seymour went to Sturgeon Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of their friend and old neighbor, Thos. Benson, who died at his home in that place on the 6th after an extended illness. Mr. Benson was 53 years old and is survived by his widow and five daughters. He had been postmaster for two years, and will likely be suceeded by his eldest daughter, the department having been petitioned to that effect. Mr. Seymour, who was postmaster at Sturgeon for sixteen years, ran the office the day of the funeral. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Sunday, Nov 3, being the 78th birthday anniversary of Mrs. J. E. Rucker, the event was fittingly celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Burke with a dinner fit for a king, and it is needless to say that all enjoyed the occasion thoroughly. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Spotts, of Clifton Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGlothin, of New Franklin, Mrs. W. L. Cave of Kansas City, and Walker and Joel Rucker. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz of Oil City met with quite a painful accident Wednesday morning when their car turned over on them. They were on their way to Higbee to spend the day with relatives, and when trying to avoid striking a big roll of junk wire, which had evidently fallen from some wagon, and which Mr. Houtz did not see until he was right at it, the car struck the wire and was thrown crosswise across the road and bottom side up. Mr. Houtz was caught under the car and had his left breast crushed quite painfully, his collar bone being broken. He also received a number of severe cuts and bruises, and was rendered unconscious for a time, but not long, as one of the car wheels was still revolving when he woke up. Mrs. Houtz was also quite painfully hurt, she having struck on her head, which all but dislocated her neck. Her left wrist was also thrown out of place, and she was otherwise bruised. The wind shield and top of the car were demolished, but the car was run to Salisbury where it was taken for repairs, by its own power. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambier and Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, who were called as soon as the accident happened, made a record run to Oil City, returning late in the evening leaving the injured parties doing nicely. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--COLLMAN-BOWEN--The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Rosamond Bowen, one of Higbee's most popular and capable young ladies, received the surprise of their life yesterday when she announced her marriage to Dr. C. O. Collmann, of George, Iowa, the happy event occurring at Cherokee, Iowa, on August 19, 1918, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. D. Jones, pastor of the Baptist church. She had intended going to Dallas, S. D., next week to join her husband, where he has a good practice, and not let the secret out until the day of her departure, but the Doctor, getting tired of keeping bachelor's hall in the newly furnished home awaiting his bride, came to Higbee after her yesterday, unexpectedly on her part when the secret had to be told. They left on the first train for Dallas, where they will make their future home. The marriage is the culmination of a romance originating at Kirksville, where they met for the first time two years ago, while students at the State Normal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bowen and is one of Higbee' s refined and cultured young ladies who will be missed by a wide circle of friends. While we do not have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Collmann personally, he comes from one of the best families in his home town and has the reputation of being a thorough going gentleman. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--HIGBEE CELEBRATED--When the sun rose Monday morning it found everyone astir in Higbee and all celebrating the glorious news that the Hun had signed the armistice terms and that the war was over. The whistles blew long and loud and were helped out by every train pulling into town. The cannon at Egly & Cooper's garage was on the job as soon as the big flag was hoisted at sunrise and was fired at short intervals all day. Guns and pistols were also fired all over town to the surprise of great many, who had thought all the powder in the county wasted at the celebration Thursday of last week. The day was declared a holiday and every business place in town, with but two exceptions, was closed. The main celebration occurred in the afternoon, and considering the short time for any preparation, it was one that would have been a credit to any town in the state. At 1 o'clock the parade, headed by the Higbee Concert Band, or that part of it which is left, rather, started from the school ground, the school children, the Higbee Red Cross Chapter, the Boy Scouts and the citizens in general forming a procession some three blocks long, marched down town, turning west at the flag pole, south at Murphy's store, east at the residence of W. W. Brundege, and north at the residence of R. G. Duncan and back to the flag pole when the big flag, together with the service flag, bearing the word Higbee, and the number 92 and one gold star in its field of white, was flung to the breeze as the band played "The Star Spangled Banner", and the crowd cheered like mad. After prayer by T. D. Williams the crowd, led by the Four-Minute Singers, sang "America" after which the speaker of the day, D. R. Frampton of Moberly was introduced. Considering the fact that he makes no pretense of being a speaker and that he quite his work to come to Higbee and had no time to make any preparation for any kind of a speech, his effort would have done credit to many orators we have heard. The burden of his speech was that while victory had been won, we must still carry on, contributing to all war charities, conserving food and everything else and produce as much as possible. He made no appeal to the emotions, but talked good old horse sense from first to last and was heartily applauded for his effort. (Kathy's notes: more followed about a campaign for donations.) Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--SORROW COMES TO ALBERT LEWIS--Albert Lewis writes us from Rocheport under date of the 11th: "Enclosed find $1.50 for The NEWS another year. It seems we can't do without it, so, keep it coming. Well, Scott, hard luck has visited me again. My oldest daughter, Lucile, died Saturday, Nov 2, and my oldest boy died Monday, the 4th. Both died of influenza followed pneumonia. Lucile was buried Monday and Fred Tuesday at Perche church by the side of their mother, who died ten years ago the 15th of this month. Although Lucile married young, she was living on a farm near Fayette and was doing well. Fred had been offered the management of a large grocery and poultry firm near Columbia, but had he not been called for army duty he likely would have accepted the assistant cashiership of the Peoples Bank at Rocheport which position he also had been offered. So you see, just as they began to be a pleasure they are taken away--maybe for some cause, we know not what, Oh, it is hard to give them up. It seems to us some time that we just can't stay here any longer. But I suppose we must try to make the best of things, whatever they may be. Hope the flu hasn't got you yet, and wishing you many happy days, I remain, etc." Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The Joseph Lessly farm of 400 acres south of town which was sold at partition sale at Moberly Monday, was purchased by J. H. Whitecotton for $12,000. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.