Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--We offer for sale a number of dwelling houses at Elliott, Mo. They run from 2 to 6 rooms and prices are from $20-$30 per room. Northern Central Coal Co. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Wm. Longdon Jr. is visiting relatives and friends in Iowa. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--STORMY SESSION OF CIRCUIT COURT--Broaddus Case From Near Darksville Caused Fight in Court Room--Of all the exciting scenes witnessed by officials and engaged in by litigants of the circuit court sessions in this city, the most notable and thrill producing was that which developed out of the Friday night hearing of the Broaddus case. Mrs. Eula Broaddus was suing her husband, Robert Broaddus, for separate maintenance. The parties live in the vicinity of Darksville and their family affairs seem to have stirred the entire community, with sentiment divided between the Broaddus relatives and friends. Mrs. Broaddus being a Miss Burton before her marriage. On account of so many witnesses being summoned, a night session was held to expedite the closing of the case. Just after hearing closed, it is alleged that Mrs. Broaddus said to another woman that a young lady witness was nothing but a common gad-about. This remark was repeated to the girl's mother and like lighted match to tinder it started a flame of anger which started in a heated exchange of words among the women and ended in a drawing of blood among the men. When the verbose war started among the women, officials scenting a ruction made quick action for exits and places of refuge. One of them is said to have been seen leaning far out of a window but the drop to terra firma was so far he decided to brave the fury. While the excitement was at its height one woman grabbed Alex Broaddus, father of the plaintiff, by the beard and wigwagged his head with this hirsute appendage as a means of clinching her argument with him. Harve Broaddus, it is claimed, struck a woman and this added to the tenseness of the situation. Bruce Richmond was so enraged at this breach of the American standard of chivalry toward woman that he had to be held in order to keep him from doing physical violence. Two men came to blows. One hit the other in the nose and the victim left his blood stains on the floor as a result of the blow. It was the presence of some forty or fifty women in the hall which doubtless prevented the use of fire arms and a tragic ending. As it is, the bitter feeling engendered by the strife will have its lasting and unpleasant effect in the community where these people are associated in their different relations as neighbors--Moberly Democrat, June, 29. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MRS. HECTOR MCINNIS DEAD--The many Higbee friends of the family, who recently moved from this place to Moberly, were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. H. McInnis, which occurred at her home in that city on the 27th from apoplexy, and all join the NEWS in condolence. The following is taken from the Moberly Democrat of June 29: Mrs. Johanna McInnis died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening at her home 320 East Logan Street. She passed her fifty-ninth birthday December 17th, last. Death came to her without warning. She had as well as usual all day and ate a hearty supper. Later some of the members of the family were getting ready to go the picture show and she asked where they were going. Almost before she could be answered Death gave its summons, and she was at rest from life's labor. She is survived in her family by her husband, Hector McInnis; one son, John J. McInnis; two daughters, Miss Florence of this city and Mrs. E. F. Koch, Lawton, Okla. Other relatives are three brothers, P. S. Fogerty, Imogene, Ia., J. A. Fogerty, Plattsmouth, Neb.: Con Kelliher, Moberly. Three sisters, Miss Mary Fogerty, Imogene, Ia.; Mrs. Ed Hillings, Imogene, Ia., Mrs. Margaret Kelliher, Moberly. Mrs. McInnis was a good woman and consistent and devoted member of St. John's Catholic church. The funeral service will be conducted with high mass Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock by Rev. Carney in St. John's Catholic church. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Mrs. Jennette Cloren and son, Joseph, of Novinger, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laight during the week. Mrs. Cloren is a sister of Mrs. Laight, and it was the first time they had seen each other in ten years. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MRS. SARAH EMBREE--Mrs. Sarah (Fray) Embree, wife of the late Wm. Embree, died June 25, 1919, at the home of her daughter in Wichita, Kan., aged 80 years and ten months. She was born and reared near Roanoke, Mo. She came of a highly respected family and her life added to its worth and merit. She was true in all the relations of life and was justly entitled to all the eulogy due a good woman. Her like are only too few. Of her six children, only Mrs. J. W. Burton and Mrs. R. E. Sherman are left. From her youth she was a member of the Presbyterian church, and her Christian light was never uncertain. It did not dim through the years of her enfeebled health nor at the going out of life itself. She was buried beside her husband in Pleasant Grove cemetery near Yates. A large concourse of people attested the high esteem in which she was held. funeral services ere conducted by Rev. T. W. Baker of Moberly. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Born, on June 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hairl, a daughter. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Mrs. William Mooney and little son, Willie are visiting relatives in Columbia. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Frank Cain, who has been working in Moberly for several months, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Alice Stone. He informs us that he will likely go West in a few weeks. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Thos. Osburn, who recently moved to Rucker and later to Moberly, has resigned as superintendent at the brick yard at the latter place, and moved back to Higbee Tuesday. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--DODGE FOLKS WED AT HUTCHINSON--Estella V. Clark and Henry Hargis of Local Postoffice Married Saturday at Salt City by Rev. Wilson.--Two popular members of the local postoffice force, Miss Estella V. Clark and Henry Hargis, were the subjects of an impromptu reception at the postoffice this morning staged by their co-workers. Mr. Hargis and Miss Clark were married on Saturday by the Reverend Wilson of the Presbyterian church of Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Hargis went to Newton Saturday evening to spend Sunday with friends, returning to Dodge City last night. Both young people are well and favorably known here. Mrs. Hargis has been in charge of the parcel post department of the office for the past year. Mr. Hargis has been city carrier for the past couple of years, except for a time during which he was in the military service. He returned here several months ago and resumed his work at the post office. Mr. and Mrs. Hargis will be at home to their friends at their new home located at 708 Avenue C. The above, from the Dodge City, (Kansas) Journal, will be of special interest to readers of the NEWS, Mr. Hargis being a son of C. S. Hargis of near town, and before going to Kansas two or more years ago, was a carrier on one of the routes out of Higbee. No finer or worthier young man ever left the community than Henry Hargis, and his legion of friends join the NEWS in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--EDGAR T. HALL DEAD--Edgar T. Hall, brief mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at his home in Slater at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, June 27, 1919, from pneumonia following the flu. The body was brought to Higbee and conveyed to the home of g. A. Lambier, where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. N. Darnell of Slater, in the presence of an immense crowd of sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends. Interment was made in the City Cemetery. Edgar Turner Hall, who was one of the Alton's most popular and efficient firemen, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hall of New Franklin and was born in Carroll county on October 21, 1888, moving to New Franklin when but a boy, and had been a resident of Slater for the past several years. He was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis, of this place, on January 16, 1916, who, with his parents, survive. He also leaves three brothers--William, of Slater, and Harry and Robert of New Franklin, and four sisters--Mrs. Perry Johnson of Slater, Mrs. Joseph Rawlings and Miss Marie and Mary Hall of New Franklin, besides a wide circle of friends at New Franklin, Slater and Higbee, for all who knew him were his friends. Mr. Hall was converted in early life, united with the Christian church at New Franklin when 16 years of age, and had ever since lived a consecrated Christian life and was known and recognized as a thorough Christian gentleman by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Rev. Darnell who was proud to claim Mr. Hall as one of his closest neighbors, paid a glowing tribute to his noble Christian life, which in the years to come will rest like a benediction on his loved ones. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his heartbroken companion, the parents, brothers and sisters. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MISS MARVIS RANKIN MARRIED--Higbee relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rankin of Butte, Montana, received cards last week announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Marvis, to Benjamin Corin of that city on Wednesday June 18, 1919. The pretty bride is a former resident of this place, having been born in Higbee, and where she resided until the family moved West several years ago. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Since the brief announcement relative to the big celebration here on the 24th has been put in type, the committee has asked us to extend the invitation to all soldiers in the Rucker and Harrisburg (Boone county) vicinity, as well as their families. These sections will be included in the advertising matter, which will be distributed as soon as all definite arrangements can be made. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--FAIR WARNING--Parties unknown, having tried to break into my residence Saturday night, and who threw bricks at the house, are hereby warned, as well as all others, that any person who enters the yard after dark without first making himself known, will be shot--Wm. Whitmore. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, correctons, comments welcome.