Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--MRS. SARAH ROBB DEAD--Mrs. Sarah E. Robb, one of Howard County's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in Burton township, near Armstrong Tuesday night, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by two sons, Price Robb of near Yates, and G. W. Robb of Armstrong, and three daughters Mrs. S. W. Creson of Moberly, Mrs. John Morris of Yates and Mrs. Car Snyder of Armstrong. She is also survived by one brother, Wm. Lessly of Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Huff of Moberly at Sharon church Thursday, where interment was made. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--THOS. MORTON DEAD--Thomas E. Morton died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at his home about two miles southeast of Renick. He was 54 years old and is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. The daughters are Misses Lottie and Chloe Morton. The sons are Reuben and Harry. the four children grown to young womanhood and manhood still make their home with their parents. Other near relatives are his sisters, Mrs. May Brooks, Renick, and Mrs. Sam Enoch, Moberly; two brothers, Bird and Wes Morton. Mr. Morton was a farmer of substantial means and a man held in good repute by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at Renick. The funeral service was held this afternoon in the Methodist church at Renick, conducted by Rev. Seyforth and Rev. Mitchell. The remains were interred in the New Hope cemetery.--Moberly Democrat, March 10. Mr. Morton was a half brother of Mrs. Frank (Bud) Goin of this place. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BIG HAUL OF BOOZE--Sheriff Henry Owens came over from Huntsville Wednesday and raided the home of Felix Rostello at Mine No. 11 north of town where he secured about forty pints of whisky neatly and carefully, very carefully, in fact, packed in a big suit case, and seven cases of beer, as well as a quart bottle or two which had been opened and two small whisky glasses. Rostella was arrested and placed in the city holdover for the night and the next day on the arrival of prosecuting attorney Hammett was released under bond to appear for a hearing in the justice court here on next Wednesday. Constable Bagby, who assisted in the raid, brought the booze to town where it was stored in the city hall under lock and key. Several other Italians, whose names we did not learn, were arrested at the same time, but were later turned loose. Whether or not the officials have any evidence against Rostella for bootlegging, we are not advised, and until he is arraigned it will not be known what charges the prosecuting attorney will bring. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--W. E. RENNOLDS' RESIDENCE BURNS--W. E. Rennolds, who recently purchased the old Jas. Hamilton farm east of town, and to which he moved two weeks ago, had the misfortune to have his residence destroyed by fire at noon yesterday, the fire originating in the second story from a defective flue. Fortunately, the contents of the house were saved. We are not advised as to the amount of insurance carried by Mr. Rennolds, if any. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. I. N. Summers returned Friday from a visit with her mother, Mrs. Jacob Eutsey, of Hamilton, Ia., and her sister, Mrs. Orena Britton of Des Moines, Ia., whom she had not seen for ten years. A pleasant feature of the visit and one that will be long remembered by all, was a family reunion and a big dinner at the home of Mrs. Eutsey. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. M. E. Webb moved to Moberly last week where she will make her home with her grandson, J. O. Webb. Mrs. Webb was one of Higbee's oldest residents, and her removal is a matter of genuine regret among a wide circle of old neighbors and friends. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--The flu has again broken out in Higbee and vicinity, some half dozen or more cases being reported. All victims are doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and no fatalities are anticipated. Proper quarantine measures have been taken and there is not much fear of anyone contracting the disease from those who are afflicted with it. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Wm. Kelso received a message Wednesday from his son, Will, advising him of his safe arrival in New York from France. He was to be sent, he stated, to Camp Meritt, NJ, and it is likely that he will be sent to one of the Western camps for his discharge. He was severely gassed on August 29, but has about fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--NO SECOND PICTURE SHOW--Everett Tritch of Moberly who recently announced that he would rent the Hirsch building and open a second picture show in Higbee has stated, so we are informed, that he has given up the idea, for the time being, at least. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--GORDON RANKIN BACK FROM FRANCE--Gordon Rankin, who went to France with the 89th Division, landed in New York on the 11th, in charge of a company of casuals, according to a letter received yesterday by his sister, Mrs. John Little. He did not know where he would be sent. It is likely that after having delivered his charges to a base hospital he will be sent to Camp Funston to be mustered out of the service. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tongate of New Franklin were called here Monday by the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Helen Virginia, the year-old-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, died at the family home in this place at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 11, 1919, following a short illness from pneumonia Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. C. L. Doris, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment made in the City Cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dan Cubbage, who was called here Sunday by the death of his brother H. C. Cubbage, returned to St. Louis Monday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--HARVEY C. CUBBAGE DEAD--Harvey C. Cubbage, one of the best men in every respect that this community ever knew, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Winn, in this place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, March 7, 1919. While it was known that he was in poor health and that his recovery was very improbably his death came as a great shock to his family and friends as he was apparently much better of late and was able to be around town. He was taken suddenly worse Thursday afternoon, dying the next day at the hour stated, an affection of the heart being the cause of death. Mr. Cubbage was born in Owen county, Kentucky, on March 1, 1847 and had there fore just passed his 72nd year. He was married in 1871 to Miss Mary Duncan of Grayson county, Ky., and soon thereafter came to Missouri, locating near Yates, where he had since resided. He is survived by four children viz: Mrs. J. W. Winn, Higbee; Mrs. Orville Pitney, Denver, Colo., Mrs. G. P. Yates, of Yates and W. C. Cubbage of Galveston, Texas. He is also survived by four brothers--J. M. Cubbage, Denver; George Cubbage, Litchfield, Ky., Dan Cubbage, St. Louis, and Henry B. Cubbage of Higbee--and two sisters--Mrs. Annie Wortham, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Ollie Duncan of this place. He also leaves five grandchildren. Mr. Cubbage was a devout Christian, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church at Yates, with which he united in 1886. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday by Rev. White pastor of the Yates church, in the presence of a crowd of sorrowing friends which filled the church to capacity, old friends and neighbors from the Yates vicinity, among whom he had lived so long, and who knew him for his real worth, turning out en masse, which spoke more eloquently than words of the veneration in which he was held. By special request the Yates Baptist choir furnished music for the occasion. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In the death of this good man--recognized as the soul of honor by all who knew him--the community as well as his children has suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--In mentioning the death last week of Miss Nancy Robb, we were in error as to her age, she being 82 years old instead of 75. The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong and not by Rev. Notley Magruder, as stated. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--F. C. Bottoms, Secretary of the local Maccabee lodge, informs us of the death of one of the members, John W. Hendrickson, who conducted a meat market here about 20 years ago, his death occurring in Kansas City recently from pneumonia. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Bernice Roberts returned to Hampton Roads Tuesday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts. He is as yet quite badly crippled from a broken leg but is improving nicely, and hopes to be able to return home in a short time as good as new. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dr. J. W. Winn, who was called home from Waco, Texas, by the death of his father-in-law, Harvey Cubbage missed connection at Kansas City and did not arrive until Sunday night. He is delighted with military service and does not expect to be discharged for some time to come. He returned to Waco yesterday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Miller Pyle, who landed in New York from France about a month ago came home Friday and left Monday for Camp Funston where he will receive his discharge. He hopes to be able to return home the latter part of the week. Miller saw some of the hardest fighting of the war and had his lower limbs badly burned in a gas attack, but from which he has fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WARREN-BURKHALTER--Mr. Clyde Warren and Miss Frances Burkhalter, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for several months, but who kept the exact date to themselves, slipped away to Fayette Wednesday where they were married early that morning by the Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church. They have gone to housekeeping in the Osburn property in the east part of town which had been fitted up for their occupancy for several weeks. The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter and is a most vivacious and accomplished young lady, possessed of al the womanly virtues calculated to make her home a very happy one. The groom, originally from Macon county, has been a resident of Higbee for several years, and is a capable young man, sober, reliable and industrious. The NEWS extends congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life of wedded bliss. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--ANOTHER STORE FOR HIGBEE--H. K. Wilcox, who has conducted a general store at Elliott for several years, has rented the Duncan building we understand, and will move his stock to Higbee as soon as the building can be put in shape, and will add greatly to all lines. Mr. Wilcox is a capable business man and a most pleasant gentleman, and as he has an extensive acquaintance here will be able to begin business with a pretty good string of customers. The NEWS on behalf of the community, extends him the right hand of fellowship. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WM L. ROBERTS TO PENITENTIARY--Sheriff Fred Whitesides, of Columbia, came to Sturgeon today (Wednesday) and took Wm. L. Roberts into custody, under an order of the Supreme Court of Missouri, affirming the decision of the Boone county Circuit Court, assessing punishment at 20 years in the penitentiary for having killed William A. Ryland, on the 30th day of July, 1917, about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, Mo. This case created considerable excitement in the neighborhood and was one of the most unexpected killings ever had in this community, as both Ryland and Roberts were considered the best of friends. The defendant was tried on the 27th and 28th of November, 1917 at Columbia, Mo., before the Hon. David H. Harris, judge and a jury. He was represented by Arthur Bruton and W. H. Hulett of Centralia, Mo, and Frank G. Harris of Columbia, Mo. The State was represented by W. M. Dinwiddie, Prosecuting Attorney, and H. C. Anderson of Columbia, Mo. Defendant has been out on bond since his conviction awaiting the determination of the Supreme Court on his appeal--Sturgeon Leader. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WILL THORNBURG MARRIED--Will Thornburg, who has been connected with the State Bank at Thermopolis, Wyoming, for the past two years, was married in Denver last Friday evening to Miss Lydia Thomas of the State of Washington. The groom is a Randolph county boy--a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thornburg, of south of town. He is one of the finest young men that the county ever turned out. He came from one of the best and oldest families in this section of Missouri and in addition to being bright energetic and able, is "as clean as a hound's tooth" in all of the walks of life. He has demonstrated his worth since entering the employ of the State Bank at Thermopolis. He started at the bottom and now is first assistant cashier in one of the biggest banking institutions in the state of Wyoming. There were an even dozen men ahead of him when he started--now there is no one--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--John W. Dougherty, the circuit clerk, has been quarantined this week on account of the fact that his children are sick with scarlet fever. The children are said to be improving and it is hoped that they will soon be well again--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--FORMER MOBERLY CONTRACTOR IN BAD--U. S. A. Houck, fifty years old, now living at Queen City, Mo., is under arrest in St. Louis on a charge of violating the Mann act. Houck is a former well known contractor of this city. He was arrested and after being given a preliminary hearing has been bound over to the federal grand jury. The girl in the case is Gladys Palmer, sixteen years old, of Saliswa, Okla. According to her story, she met Houck at Saliswa, Okla. and he brought her to St. Louis. She came with him, she claims, on his promise that he would give her a position as companion to his wife. Her story also goes that he had registered their names at various hotels as father and daughter and of his mistreatment of her.--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.