Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--JAMES ELMER DENNIS--In memory of James Elmer Dennis, who died Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock with pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Elmer was born in Howard county, March 22, 1888. Died Dec the 4, 1918, hence was 30 years, 8 months 12 days old. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Dennis. He was married Oct. the 16, 1907, to Nellie Mae Golden. To this union three children were born, two boys and one girl. He is survived by his wife and children and aged mother, two sisters, Mrs. Jeff Robb and Mrs. Steve Pitney, and three brothers, Alferd, Eddie and Cooper Dennis, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. His father died when he was but seven months old, and his oldest sister, Mrs. Mose Blanset, preceded him to the great beyond just one year ago, Dec 3, 1917. Elmer never made a public profession of Faith, but professed a hope for Heaven to one of his sisters in the fall of 1904 in a meeting held by Rev. L. M. White, and had lived an honorable upright life and was loved by all who knew him. He was a kind son, a loving husband and father, and was a good neighbor always ready to lend a helping hand in the time of need. His remains were laid to rest after a short service at Log Chapel Thursday eve, Dec the 5. We would say, weep not loved ones. He is not dead but sleepeth until the resurrection morn. (Poem) NEICE. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schooling of Clark, whose son, Finis, was killed in France five months ago, and who was the first young man from Randolph county to give his life for his country, have the profoundest sympathy of a host of old Higbee friends in their great sorrow in the death of their last and only son, Clarence, who fell in battle on October 23. With hearts bowed down with what may seem more than their share of sorrow what a consolation it must be to these to know that their boys, member of the finest and cleanest army that ever trod the earth, died facing the enemy--the most cruel and inhuman in all history--and that they fought, not for gain, but that all men everywhere might be free, and that each did his full share in the greatest battles ever fought. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--GEORGE ASBURY WOUNDED--Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury of east of town received a message from the War Department Saturday last informing them that their son, George, who is with the army in France, had been seriously wounded. So far as we (are) able to learn, no further word has been received in regard to him. Mr. Asbury was one of the community's most popular young men, and his legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon recover from his injury and that he will not be permanently disabled in any way. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Letters from France received Wednesday by Higbee parents relieved many anxious hearts, as some of the boys had not been heard from for several weeks, and many had begun to fear that some of them had been killed or severely wounded in the last battle. Some of letter were written after the armistice was signed and stated that all the Higbee boys were alive and well. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--JOHN PALFREY DEAD--People were shocked beyond measure when it was announced that John Palfrey, one of our most popular and best known citizens, was dead, death having occurred at 3:45 Monday afternoon, December 10, 1918 from pneumonia, following the influenza. As he was on the streets only a few days before, it was hard to realize that he was no more, and especially for those who knew him intimately. Mrs. Palfrey was the son of Mrs. Mary Palfrey of this place and was born in Lintown, Pa., on August 1, 1882. A year or two later his parents moved to Kalo, Iowa, and in 1886 to Higbee, where he had since resided, with the exception of several summers spent in Colorado. He was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Warford on December 23, 1907, who with their two children, Lester, aged 10, and Ronald, aged 8, survives. He is also survived by his mother, three brothers, Frank of Colorado, and James and Joe of this place; and two sisters, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs.. John Walton, also of Higbee. He also leaves a wide circle of acquaintances and warm friends, for by his genial disposition and open heartedness he made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He was a member of the city council, and no such official ever discharged his duty more conscientiously than did he. funeral services were conducted at the home at 3 o'clock Wednesday by Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church. The large crowd, which filled the yard despite the influenza scare, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which he was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In his death his mother has lost a dutiful son, the wife and children a loving and devoted husband and father, and the town an upright and honorable citizen in all respects. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereft. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--OBDURATE OFFICIAL DELAYS WEDDING--this afternoon a wedding party came to Moberly and had all arrangements completed for the tying of the nuptial knot, even to engaging the services of the minister, when the arrangements were broken up by an obdurate official who would not issue the license without the consent of the bride's father, she being under age. The chief participants were Ernest Holtzclaw and Miss Nola Bond. The prospective groom is only 19 years old and the bride-elect just past 17. The elder Hotlzclaw accompanied his son and gave his consent. The bride was accompanied by her older sister and other relatives who anticipated no trouble in procuring the license, as they did not consider that the father had any right or interest in the matter inasmuch as, according to their story, he had driven his daughter away from home and had since shown no care for her welfare. All this was explained to the official, but he regretfully said he must stay within the law in the matter. When it was suggested that they get into communication with him over the phone, they said it would do no good. A caucus was then held and a decision reached to take their case to Huntsville and make an oral plea to the official, where they succeeded in securing this license and were happily married. Young Holtzclaw is the son of A. C. Holtzclaw who lives near Higbee. He is a fine looking, manly appearing sort of a young man and showed every evidence of being able and determined to overcome parental or other official obstacles which clutter his pathway to the matrimonial goal. It is a safe wager he wins out--Moberly Democrat, Dec 11. Mr. Holtsclaw is generally recognized as one of the most reliable and worthy young men in this entire section as well as one of the most capable. We are not acquainted with the bride, but are sure she is pretty and capable or she would not have won such a steady going fellow as Ray. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--THE BAN LIFTED--The flu ban will be lifted tomorrow noon. Church services and Sunday School will be held Sunday at the usual hours and the public school reopened Monday. It is likely that the school will run until June in order to make up the time lost. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--In a letter to his father, Claude Stevenson, who is with the American Army in Italy, states that he recently ran across the first native who could talk United States. She was the wife of an Italian miner formerly employed at mine No. 11, and had resided here for some time. She was running a little store, Claude said, and when she found out that he was from old Higbee, she gave him something of everything in stock. Naturally he was as delighted to see her and made his visit as long as possible. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Born, in Moberly, on the 8th, to Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter, a son. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Harvey Spotts, telegraph operator for the Alton, died at his home in Armstrong on the 6th from influenza. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Lawrence Welch, one of Higbee's most industrious and reliable colored boys, who left for Camp Funston several weeks ago, returned the first of the week, having received his discharge. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--W. A. Seymour was called to Sturgeon Friday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Elma Bland, who died at her home east of that place that day following a protracted illness. She was 49 years old, and is survived by her husband, two foster children, mother, two brothers and one sister. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Sesti Coppi Dead--Sesti Coppi, an employee of the Northern Central Coal Company, and living on the W. R. Pattrick farm, died last night of pneumonia. He was about 30 years old. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--J. OLIVER BRADLEY DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of J. Oliver Bradley were grieved Monday when word came of his death, which occurred that day at Murphy's Sanitarium, Albuquerque, NM., from lung trouble, against which he had put up a heroic fight for three long years. Though pained by the sad news, his friends were not surprised, as word had been received form him a few weeks ago that he had given up hope and was calmly and patiently awaiting the end. Deceased was the son of J. J. Bradley, and was born and reared in Higbee, removing west with his parents some ten years ago. On the return of the family to Moberly, he was married to Miss Dixie Blackford, daughter of the late Mack Blackford. About three years ago his health began to fail and he had been in the West almost continuously since. The surviving relatives are his wife and little son, James, father, J. J. Bradley of Columbus, NM., brother John, of Denver, and sister, Mrs. E. G. Owen of Moberly. The body was brought to Moberly Wednesday where funeral services were held and interment made in Oakland cemetery by the side of his mother, who died about four years ago. The bereaved have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MRS. CLARENCE CABLE DEAD--Mrs. Rena Cable, beloved wife of Clarence Cable, died at her home three miles southeast of Higbee at 10 o'clock Monday morning, December 10, 1918, from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza with which she was seized Wednesday, the 4th. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gooden of Armstrong, and was 22 years old. She graduated from the Armstrong High School in 1915, and taught several terms following her graduation from the normal at Kirksville. She was married in that city on June 15, 1918, to Clarence Cable, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Cable of near town, and had since resided in the home in which she died. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday by the Rev. Wm. Thompson of near Armstrong, and interment made at Fairview. The heart broken young husband has the warmest sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--LAST SON KILLED IN FRANCE--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Schooling of Clark, formerly of this place, were deeply grieved when word came Sunday that their only remaining son, Clarence, had been killed in action in France on October 23. He was a brother to Finis Schooling, who was killed in France five months ago, and who was the first Randolph county young man to give his life for his country. An older son, Joe, died near Renick shortly after the family moved from Higbee several years ago. The bereft parents have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--WOUNDED SEVERELY IN FRANCE--In the casualty list appearing in the papers the first of the week, appeared the names of Benjamin J. Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Franklin of near Myers, and Ira Comstock, son of Van Comstock formerly of the same neighborhood but now of Paris. Franklin was reported as being seriously wounded, while the extent of Comstock's injuries were not known. Both young men have a host of friends in Higbee and vicinity who join the News in the prayer for their early recovery and that they may not be left disabled in any way. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MOBERLY MINISTER DEAD--The Rev. R. H. Tanksley, pastor of the First Christian church at Moberly, died at his home in that city on Monday, the 9th, from cancer of the stomach. He was 47 years old and had been in the ministry twenty-five years. He is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters. Rev. Tanksley will be most pleasantly remembered by many Higbee people, as he made a most interesting address here in the interest of the Third Liberty Loan. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--MRS. JAMES JACKSON DEAD--Mrs. James Jackson died at her home near Burton at 10 o'clock Friday night of last week from pneumonia following influenza. She was 27 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--A. E. Lyle, one of Armstrong's best known business men, and who had been in the garage and motor business for several years, died at his home in that place Tuesday of last week from influenza. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--IN MEMORIAM--In remembrance of Corporal George E. Pitney, who gave his life for his country. No better deed can a man do than lay down his life for his country, as this young man did. He forsook father, mother, brothers and sisters that they might have a better country to live in. As for the grief of the family, we refer them to the 14th chapter of John. (verse) followed by a poem. UNCLE AND AUNT. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--KILLED IN BATTLE--Dysart Wilson, a Higbee Soldier, Makes the Supreme Sacrifice.--The sad intelligence was received Friday of last week in a message from the War Department to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, that their son, Dysart, was officially reported killed in action in France on October 21. While the news came as a shock to family and friends, it was not altogether a surprise, as Dysart, always prompt about writing had not been heard from for several weeks. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and was born on the old home place just north of town on December 23, 1890, and was in his 28th year. He left with other Higbee boys for Camp Funston on September 25, 1917, and a few months later was transferred to an Eastern camp, and on April 18, 1918, sailed for France with the Fourth Division. He saw some of the hardest fighting on the whole western front, going over the top three times in one week when the Americans began their drive. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, John C., T. R. and James R., of this place, and four sisters, Mrs. J. J. Dobson, Lewiston, Mont., Mrs. John Kimbrough, Clark, and Mrs. John McCormack and Mrs. Irvin Fullington of this place. He was a loving and dutiful son and brother and was a general favorite with all who knew him. The warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereft family. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--As will be seen by a notice elsewhere, the Board of Health, having arrived at the conclusion, as have similar boards in other towns and cities, that the only successful way to combat the flu epidemic is by a strict quarantine of the homes where the disease is known to exist, has raised the ban on all public gatherings, the new order becoming effective at noon tomorrow. If you have the disease in your home you will be permitted to come down town after medicine if you have no obliging neighbors to do the errand for you, but you will not be allowed to loaf around town and join every crowd you can see or hear of, as seems to have been the case in several instances during the past three weeks. Such a person, being in the home for several days and nights with a case is more liable to carry the disease to others than is the person who pays the sick a visit for a few minutes. Unless it is absolutely necessary do not go where the disease is and report to the authorities anyone breaking the quarantine rules. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--HELEN DOUGHERTY DEAD--Helen, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dougherty of this place, died at the home of her grandfather, David W. Dougherty east of town, where the family were visiting, Wednesday night, December 11, following a short illness from influenza. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Kelso and interment made in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Lee Jones, on his way home to Louisville, Ky., from Camp Funston, stopped off here Wednesday for a visit with his uncle, W. F. Jones. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Garl Fainter, who has been at Camp Pike for several months, came home Tuesday to remain, having been discharged from the service. Friday, 13 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 35--Ed Bardley received word this week that his nephew, Sergt. Clifford Jacoby, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Jacoby of Eldorado, Kansas, was severely wounded in action in France on October 25. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.