Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Miss Goldie Atkins of Moberly was the guest of her sister Mrs. John Ware, Sunday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. David Magruder, we are sorry to say, is seriously ill at her home in the south part of town, having pneumonia in both lungs. Her legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope for her speedy recovery. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Walter Arney, who was seriously wounded in France a few weeks before the armistice, and who landed in this country several weeks ago, arrived Saturday from Camp Funston on a ten-day furlough. He did not lose his limb, as was at first reported, we are glad to say, but is quite lame, and will likely be maimed for life unless an operation, which he will undergo when he returns to camp, proves successful. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to return our sincere and heartfelt thanks to neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and after the death of our beloved baby, Gleason, and pray God's blessings on each one. Mr. and Mrs. John Robb. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--MURPHY-LEWIS--Mr. Mark Murphy and Miss Sopha Lewis, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage was announced two weeks ago, went to Moberly Wednesday where they were married at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter by the Rev. Benj. Smith, pastor of Central Christian church. They were attended by Mr. Chas. Harris and sister, Miss Annie, cousins of the groom. The party returned on the evening train and were tendered a reception at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy, the guests being only near relatives and intimate friends. The bride is a pretty and most lovable young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Lewis of near town, and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. Belle Murphy, and is generally recognized as one of Higbee's most substantial young men. He recently secured his discharge from the Navy, in which he served eight years, that he might take over and manage the general hardware business of his grandfather, M. Murphy. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A LETTER FROM WEAVER STEVENSON--W. S. Stevenson last week received the following letter from his brother, Weaver Stevenson, who is with the Army of Occupation in Germany, under date of February 24: "Dropping you a few lines only to let you know I am well, and hope you are the same, as well as your family, as I have not heard from you for a length of time. I wish you would look into the matter and see what is delaying our correspondence. I am most certain my letters reach you fairly, of course I would not say promptly, as this is to be considered, but I am sure if you had written me I would have received some by this time, I am anxiously and patiently awaiting an answer every day from you, as you cannot imagine what a letter from home means to me. I am in the best of health and seeing plenty of the country. We hiked from France up to Belgium, and then to Luxenburg, a distance of about 98 kilometers, as they call miles over here, and expect to hike to Germany in a few days, and from there back to the good old States, which will be some time in May. The weather conditions here are moderate--spring weather with plenty of rain. We are kept rather busy all the time. Almost like war time. The only thing it lacks is shells bursting around one and of course as far as lodging is concerned we sleep in rooms and have beds to "flop" on. Wish you would write oftener and have the other folks do the same." Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--BABY SON DEAD--Mr. and Mrs. John Robb of southwest of town, have the deepest sympathy of all in the death of their 19-month-old son, Gleason, which occurred Tuesday, March 1, 1919, following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. K. E. Magruder and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. (Kathy's notes: While the paper said this child died on 1 March, 1919, I suspect it was actually 1 April, given the placement in this issue of the notice of death and the thank you from the family.) Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--ROBB-SUNDERLAND--Mr. Elbert Robb and Miss Ester Sunderland, two popular young people of west of town, were married in Fayette on Friday, March 28, 1919, at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. M. Wilcoxson, former pastor of the Baptist church here. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--George W. Avery, grandson of Mrs. S. E. Avery of south of town, has accepted a place with the Wabash shops at Moberly at a salary of $120 per month. He goes highly recommended and begins work as an apprentice, and in a few years, if he sticks to the job, will be a finished mechanic, and an extra good one, as his natural bent seems in that direction. He is a most promising youth and the NEWS joins other friends in the hope that he will make the most of his opportunity, which he likely will. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Ernest Brook, who recently completed a fine modern home on his farm northeast of town, will move to Higbee, we learn, and it is reported he has purchased a half interest in Clyde Warren's soft drink establishment. Inability to secure help, we learn, is the cause of his moving, John McCormick, we understand, will run the farm for Mr. Brook. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughters, Mmes. W. L. Cave and W. D. Burke, went to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rucker 's sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Smith, widow of the late Wm. Smith, who died at her home in that city Sunday. Mrs. Smith was 81 years old and is survived by one daughter. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Rev. K. E. Magruder of Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder of this place, has been called to the pastorage of the Baptist church at Hummewell, the call having been extended to him at the close of a two-weeks' revival conducted by him at the church there. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Elmer Blakely, we learn, will leave today for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he has employment. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Jack Johnson, who saw some heavy fighting in France returned home Saturday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Alvin Dorman is at home from one of the southern training camps, having been mustered out of the service. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. Jas. Cox and little daughter, Margaret, of Salisbury, Mo, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Little this week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Harley Hawkins, who was caught under a fall of rock at the Walton mine a few days ago, and who has since been suffering from peritonitis, a direct result of his injury, was a great deal better yesterday, we are pleased to state. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John Stark of Yates is sporting a new Paige 5-passenger touring car, purchased this week from Roy Quinn, who has the agency for the county. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Goe, who is attending school at Lawrence, Kansas, is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney. He will leave for his home in Strawn, Texas, the first of next week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Will Kelso, who landed from France several weeks ago, came home Friday, having received his discharge, and has since been kept busy relating his experiences to friends and acquaintances. Mr. Kelso was gassed very severely, but has apparently fully recovered. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A big masquerade ball, with round and square dancing on the program, will be given at Mistletoe Hall tomorrow night. Prizes will be awarded to the best masked lady and the best masked gentleman, whether they be spectators or dancers. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John A. Woods, one of Howard county's best known men, died at his home in Fayette on the 2nd after an illness of five months. He was born in Glasgow in 1844, and spent his entire life in Howard county. He had been a member of the board of managers of the confederate Home at Higginsville for several years. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--The case of the state vs. Felix Restello, whose home at mine No. 11 was raided several weeks ago by Sheriff Owens and a big lot of booze secured, came up for trial here Monday, and he was fined $100 and costs. On account of what prosecuting attorney Hammett termed "haziness" of the charges, he thought it best not to prosecute under the charge of violation of the local option law, the minimum fine for which is $300. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Gordon Rankin arrived home Sunday from Camp Grant, having received his discharge from the service. While he saw no active fighting in France, being an instructor in an artillery school most of the time, he was in the trenches several times when gas was being sent over, but fortunately his particular part of the line was missed. He has many interesting experiences to relate. He states that of all the places he saw, old Higbee looks the best to him. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Thos. Osburn was called here Tuesday from Rucker by the illness of Mrs. Osburn, who has been seriously ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney, for the past ten days. She was some better yesterday. Mr. Osburn informs us that he will move back to Higbee in about two weeks. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Chism, who had his legs seriously injured last week while working around the Katy engine which was off of the track, being struck by a bent rail which suddenly straightened out as the pressure was suddenly removed, is able to be out. It was at first thought that one of his legs were broken. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Tony Fioreti, Moberly's Italian saloon keeper last week purchased the T. P. Quinn farm of 685 acres near Clapper Monroe county, for 68,500 or $100 per acre. It was one of the largest land deals in the history of Monroe county. Fioreti contemplates colonizing the place with a lot of experienced Italian dairy farmers. (Kathy's notes: This one seems a little fishy to me. Bearing in mind, that a saloon keeper, who is about to be put out of business when national prohibition takes effect in a few weeks, has suddenly decided to go into dairy farming. And in such a huge way. He had to come up with $68,500 just to buy the land. That's a LOT of money at this time. It might help if I tell you that I read an earlier article about bootleggers, who were caught manufacturing the booze at what was supposed to be a huge dairy operation. This was apparently a common cover. And also notice that this man is talking about "colonizing" this place, which means families. In effect, a totally contained little operation. No local help to be hired because all would be "experienced Italian dairy farmers.") Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.