Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mrs. Mary Morlee and daughter , Miss Pearl, of Springfield Ill are the guest of Higbee relatives. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper of Slater are the guest of the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. John Goin. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Miss Vera Davis, who is attending school in Slater, spent the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Davis. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Will Longdon Jr. spent Christmas week with relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. JAMES FOX DEAD--Mrs. Jas. Fox died at her home near Yates at 6 p.m., Monday, December 23, 1918, from influenza, from which she had suffered for a week or ten days. She was but 15 years of age and had been married but four months. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Colly, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Yates Baptist church by the Rev. R. C. Pitney and interment made in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Wallace C. Burckhartt, one of Huntsville' s best known and most highly respected citizens, met a tragic death on Christmas eve, being caught in the cogs of the pump at the plant of the city water works, of which he was superintendent, and crushed to death. He was alone at the time of the accident and no one will ever know just how it happened. He was discovered by his brother, Dorsey, and had been dead, it is thought, about three hours. He was the son of the late Judge G. H. Burckhartt and was born April 18, 1860. He is survived by a son and daughter, one brother and one sister. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--GEORGE ASBURY IN NEW YORK--So far as we know, George Asbury is the first Higbee boy who saw service in France to return from the front. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury, recently were notified that he had been severely wounded, since which time they had not heard a word from him, and as a consequence spent many sleepless nights. Their anxiety was relived last week by the receipt by The NEWS of the following telegram from Mr. Asbury, under date of December 23: "Arrived Sunday on S. S. "Mongolia" at new York, was wounded on back and in left leg. Expect to leave hospital soon for home." We tried our level best to get the good news to the anxious parents before they sat down to their Christmas dinner, but could not do so, as they could not be reached by phone and no one was in from that neighborhood on account of the big snow storm, and Christmas day being a holiday and mail carriers did not go out and they could not be reached by mail. Belated though it was, the news was the most pleasing Christmas gift that anxious parents could have received, and the NEWS, along with other friends, rejoices with them, and trusts that George will soon be at home with his wounds turned to scars. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Dr. R. E. Edwards, one of Uncle Sam's medical men at Camp Pike, Ark., was the guest with Mrs. Edwards, of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards, of near town, the latter part of last week, returning Sunday to Camp Pike. He expects his discharge in a short time, when he will resume his practice in St. Louis. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Dr. J. W. Winn came home the first of last week on a ten-day furlough from Waco, Texas, where he has been for several months as one of Uncle Sam's medical men. He is delighted with the service and his fine physical appearance shows that it agrees with him. He was greatly disappointed at not getting to go to France, and deciding to have a least one thrill before being mustered out of the service, recently took a two hours' ride in an airplane. He occupied the front seat of the machine, which was driven by one of the best pilots, and says the recording instruments showed them to be at an elevation of 5000 feet and to be going 200 miles an hour. Although going at such a terrific speed, Dr. Winn states that one experiences no sensation of movement whatever, except when one looks over the side at the ground--a thing he did just once, the pilot advising him that that was what caused 90 per cent of birdmen to turn sick and lost their heads. He reports the experience as a very delightful one and says he would not have missed it for several times the amount he tipped the pilot. Dr. Winn has no idea when he will be discharged, but likely in a few months. We are very sorry to say that he is not likely to again locate in Higbee, but will perhaps locate in a larger town. Here's hoping that he will change his mind. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Born, on the 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Proctor, a daughter. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. JOSEPH DANIELS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Joseph Daniels, formerly of this place, were greatly pained to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in Springfield, Ill., on Tuesday, December 24, 1918, from influenza. Mrs. Daniels was about 50 years old and was the daughter of the late Peter Farley of this place and was born in Scotland, coming to America with her parents when quite young, and to Higbee about twenty-five years ago. She was united in marriage to Joseph Daniels of this place in 1896, and a few years later moved to Springfield, Ill., where she had since resided. Besides her husband and one son, who is with the army in France, she is survived by a sister, whose home is in Arkansas, and a half sister, Mrs. John Hudson, of this place. The latter, owing to the message informing her of the death being delayed, did not get to attend the funeral. Mrs. Daniels was a consecrated Christian lady and in her death her family and friends have suffered an irreparable loss. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Martha Elizabeth, the 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Walton, died at the home of her parents in this place Saturday morning, December 28, 1918, after an illness of a week or ten days from a complication of troubles following an attack of influenza. All that loving and tender care of the fond young parents, and all that medical science could do was done, all Higbee's physicians and several from Moberly being called in, and a trained nurse employed, but to no avail. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by the Rev. Henry Stout, president of Howard-Payne College, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church, who sang two beautifully appropriate and tender selections. Despite the cold and raw day the home was more than filled, and the casket containing the delicate and beautiful little form was all but hidden by beautiful flowers--mute evidence of the deep sympathy felt for the heart broken young parents by friends. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Joseph Burton surprised his wife Christmas day by the presentation of a beautiful "Meteor" upright phonograph. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--GRAVES-MARSHALL--Mr. Denny Graves of this place and Miss Wyllena Marshall of near Moberly were united in marriage in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Lamb, pastor of the Baptist church, at noon Wednesday, January 1, 1919, and left that afternoon for a short stay at Kansas City, when they will return to Higbee and make their home. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Marshal and is a most modest and refined young lady, and exceedingly popular with all who know her. Mr. Graves is the foster son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Graves and is one of Higbee's most dependable young men, as well as most popular, and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--WHITSET-CUBBAGE--The Rev. Sloan Whitset of Chicago and Miss Vera Cubbage were united in marriage at the bride's home on Thursday, December 26, 1918, Dr. W. H. Black, of Marshall, officiating. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Cubbage. She is a young lady of education and refinement, and is a graduate of Missouri Valley College, Marshall, as is Rev. Whitset, and where they first met while attending school. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served, the happy couple taking the Hummer that night for Chicago where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--School reopened Monday with a reasonably good attendance considering the flu scare and the weather conditions. Unless the flu, which seems now to have run its course, breaks out again and causes another shut-down, the school will go full speed ahead, and will be in session six days a week. By beginning an hour earlier each day and cutting out the recess periods all lost time can be made up and the term closed on or about May 17. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Edmund Burke, who enlisted in the navy early last summer, and who has since been in the naval training school at San Francisco, came home last week having been released from the service and will immediately reopen his law office in Moberly. Edmund had hoped to get home for Christmas dinner, but as his train was about two days late and got stuck in the snow Christmas day near a small Kansas town, and about 50 miles from where a diner was to have been picked up, his dinner consisted of cheese and crackers. Although he like the service, and it agreed with him, he being the picture of perfect health, he was more than delighted to get home again. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. EVERETT DOOLEY DEAD--Mrs. Everett Dooley, formerly of this place, but who removed to Chariton county with her husband some three or four years ago, died at her home near Salisbury on December 21, from influenza. At the time of death, Mr. Dooley and a son and daughter were suffering from the same disease, the daughter being in a critical condition. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--CHAS. TUCKER INJURED--Chas. Tucker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker of near town, is the latest Higbee boy to be reported injured in France, his name appearing in the casualty list last week among those severely wounded. So far as we have been able to learn, nothing further has been heard from him. We trust that word will soon be received that he has recovered and that he is as good as new. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MORRIS-SMILEY NUPTIALS--Frank E. Morris of this city and Miss Nadine Smiley of Higbee were united in marriage at 8:45 last night by Rev. W. T. Henson, at his home on Barrow street. They are fine young people and will have the well wishes of a large circle of friends in their new relations---Moberly Democrat. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--PITNEY-WHITE--Mr. Leonard Pitney and Miss Nettie White, two of this community's popular young people, sprang a surprise on their parents and many friends by quietly stealing away to Mexico on December 26th, where they were united in marriage by the Rev. W. C. Pitney. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver White of east of town, and is one of the county's most efficient teachers, and is at present teaching in Howard county near her husband's home. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pitney of southwest of town and is a young man of worth and character and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. The marriage is the culmination of a romance begun when they were students of the Higbee High School, and from each graduated with honors. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MRS. GEORGE PITTSFORD DEAD--Mrs. George Pittsford, who had been suffering from influenza for a week or more, died at her home just east of town on Sunday morning, December 22. She was 35 years of age and is survived by her husband and 2-year-old daughter. Interment was made at Wyaconda, Clark county, from which place the family moved to Higbee several months ago. Although he had himself been in bed for a day or so, and could hardly sit up, Mr. Pittsford accompanied the body back to their old home, intending to remain until he is well again. He has the sympathy of all in his great sorrow. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--LIZZIE MAY WRIGHT DEAD--Lizzie May, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright, died at their home in this place on Saturday, December 21, from influenza, from which she had suffered for a week or more. Funeral services were held at the home and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--MISS ROMA BURTON DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Burton, formerly of this place, were pained to learn of the death of their daughter, Miss Roma, which occurred at their home in Turlock, Cal., on Friday, December 27, 1918, the sad news coming in a telegram to Mr. Burton's brother, Wisdom. Influenza was the cause of her death. Miss Burton was 24 years of age, being born on February 9, 1894, on the old R. D. Embree farm northwest of town. She was quite a child when her parents moved to New Mexico, but will be most pleasantly remembered by many outside of her relatives and intimate associates. Although an only child, and whose every wish was gratified by her fond parents, her ambition was to be more than a pampered pet, and to that end chose a business career, and at the time of her death was holding a position as bookkeeper with one of the largest business concerns of Turlock, and which she had held for the past six years. The sympathy of a host of friends in old Higbee goes out to the bereaved parents. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--LOST LEG IN ARGONNE BATTLE--The first returning soldier with a missing limb was seen on our streets yesterday. He was Walter Duton, who formerly lived here but whose home is now in Higbee. Mr. Duton is of German birth and speaks English with a strong German accent. He was a member of the same division, but a different regiment, to which Lieut Bazan belonged. He was in the big Argonne forest fight and received the injury which cost his leg on the second day of the battle--Moberly Democrat. So far as we have been able to learn, Duton is unknown here. A Walter Deaton, whose address given as Higbee, was reported in the casualty list two weeks ago as being severely injured. We could not learn who he was, but understand that his home is in the Elliott neighborhood. The two are probably one and the same person. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--It was indeed a sad Christmas for those who lost sons in France, as there was less excuse on Germany's part for starting the war than any ever waged, and it was a doubly sad one for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney whose son, Eddie, was among those reported killed in action about October 25. The fond parents could not bring themselves to believe the sad news, despite official notification, and when a letter came the day before Christmas bearing a French post mark of November 29, Postmaster Spurling, knowing the distress of the parents, and believing the date was positive proof that a mistake had been made, called Mr. Pitney over the phone. The letter, with hopes running high, and praying that the report of his son's death might prove a mistake made all haste possible to town, only to find on opening the letter that it had been written on October 8, but from some cause had not been mailed until November 29th. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Mrs. John Little received a letter this week from her brother, Gordon Rankin, who is in France with the 89th Division, under date of December 8, which contained the pleasing information that he was well and had been advanced to the rank of Sergeant Major. Friday, 3 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 37--Joe Bradley, who has been suffering from the flu and pneumonia for the past ten days, and who was unconscious from Saturday until Tuesday, was reported a great deal better yesterday, and it is now believed he will recover, which is certainly good news to his legion of friends. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.