Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--MAGRUDER-GRAPES--Mr. Chas. Grapes and Miss Opal Magruder sprang quite a surprise on their friends Sunday by motoring to Friendship, where they were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magruder and is a refined and lovable young lady, and popular among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grapes and is a prosperous young farmer, and only recently returned from France where he served with the 32nd Division fighting for the freedom of the world. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and in the wish that the path of these deserving young folks may be strewn with flowers. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--ROBERTS-STONE--Mr. Arthur Roberts and Miss Frances Stone, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching wedding had been rumored for some time, went to Moberly Sunday accompanied by Pete Bottino and Miss Edna Stevenson, where they were married by Judge Warrick McCanne. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.Arthur (Sandy) Roberts and is one of Higbee's popular and deserving young men as well as one of its most industrious ones. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Stone, and is one of Higbee's sweetest young ladies. The News joins their host of friends in congratulations and wishes for them a long line of wedded bliss. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--DAN MOONEY DEAD--Word was received here Wednesday of the death of Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, of Dan Mooney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mooney who moved to Henrietta, Okla., from this place about a year ago. Young Mooney, who was 20 years of age, received his discharge from the Navy some two or three months ago, since which time he had been located in Philadelphia, where he had employment. Nothing whatever has been learned as to the cause of his death. Mr. Mooney left Henrietta immediately on receipt of the message with the intention of bringing the body to Higbee, if possible, for interment. Up to the hour of going to press no word had been received from him. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereaved parents. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--FALSE RUMOR DENIED--Carlos Williams, more familiarly known as "Curly," who left here for Detroit several months ago, writes us the following self-explanatory letter: To the Editor of The Higbee News: Would certainly like to rectify in your paper the false report about me being sentenced for two years. I want my relatives and friends in the around Higbee to know it isn't true, and that I certainly have more respect for them and myself and also my dead wife, who has just been dead a year, to get in so deep trouble. CARLOS WILLIAMS. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--S. C. Blythe who has been in Victor, Colorado, for the past year, arrived Friday of last week, accompanied by his granddaughter, Miss Beattrice Giles, and will likely locate among us once more, his many old friends will be pleased to learn, as will his son-in-law, C. T. Giles, who returned Friday from a visit with relatives in Illinois. Mrs. Giles is in Denver, where their daughter, Miss Nellie, is attending a commercial school, and will return to Higbee as soon as she has completed the course. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--The home of Mrs. Annie Atkins was the scene of a very pleasant gathering yesterday, the occasion being Mrs. Atkins' 75th birthday, which was fittingly celebrated, as it has been for several years, with a big basket dinner served on the lawn. Owing to the busy season with the farmers, and the rain of the night before, the crowd was much smaller than usual. A most pleasant day was spent, nevertheless. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mrs. John Wright and Mrs. John Longdon spent the 4th with Slater relatives. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--A LETTER FROM MRS. JOHN BLAKELY--Colorado Springs, Colo., July 1--Editor NEWS: As I can not write to all our friends individually, I am writing this letter to the NEWS to that all may hear from us. We are in the land of sunshine and flowers and all feel better than ever in our lives. This sure is a wonderful place. The climate did us more good than all the medicine we ever took in Missouri. We like it better day by day, and simply love the beautiful scenery. It sure is great to us to go over to the mountains. We can see snow on Pike's Peak all the time, nine miles away, but it looks much closer. John works every day and likes the work fine. It seems much easier than there because it is cooler and the air is so light. Allen likes it fine and feels good, and as for myself I think there is no place that beats Colorado. We all love Missouri and its people, but as for our health we think Colorado is the place for us. It sure has helped John and myself wonderfully. Health is above everything else and when you do not have it you do not have anything. So we feel so much better that we are satisfied. We live on the main street leading to the mountains and Maniton and cars are always passing. We can count 30 or 40 cars in a row most any time, so you see it is not lonesome out here. And the friendliest people you ever saw. We never meet a stranger. We go to the parks most every Sunday. They are wonderful. We see boating, swimming, ball games, and all kinds of amusements for children and the best music I ever heard. Regard to all. Will be glad to hear from any one who wants to write to us--Mrs. John Blakely, 1719 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--CLEMENTINE TURNER DEAD--Aunt Clementine Turner, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected colored citizens, died at the home of her son-in-law, Simon Carter, in this place on Wednesday, July 2, from the infirmities of old age, she being 92 years old. She was born in Audrain county, but had resided in this vicinity practically all of her life and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons and four daughters--Joe and Tom Turner, and Minerva Bailey, and Grace Carter of this place, Mary Reeves of Bowling green and Malinda Boshier of Ohio. Interment was made in the colored cemetery southeast of town. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--During the rain storm here Tuesday the lightning, which put on quite a show, took a crack at the Methodist church, striking the spire, which was only slightly damaged as was the roof on the north side. Lightning also ran into the residence of John Little over the light wires, but did no further damage than destroying an electric light on the back porch. A big apple tree at Mr. Little's--the best one, of course,--was broken off even with the ground, but whether from lightning or wind is not known. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--OHLINGER-YOUNG--Mr. George Ohlinger and Miss Edna Young, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for several months, went to Moberly yesterday morning where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. E. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church, returning on the noon train, but not imparting their secret until late in the afternoon. They left on the Hummer that night for Streator, Ill., for a visit with the groom's parents, and where they may decide to locate, temporarily at least. The bride, a daughter of Mrs. Aaron Young, is one of Higbee's sweetest and most refined young ladies and is popular among a wide circle of friends. Mr. Ohlinger, while a resident of Streater, was a former citizen of Higbee, and has resided here for the past few years, making his home with his sister, Mrs. Thos. A. Hudson. He is one of Higbee's most substantial young men and a most exemplary gentleman, worthy of the prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mrs. J. S. Worley of Des Moines, Ia., is the guest of her father, John Warford and other relatives. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Frank Gulick, who was recently discharged from the navy, was here Tuesday for a short visit with his aunt, Mrs. W. A. Seymour, before leaving for Texas. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Misses Gladys and Alberta Andrews, two of Higbee's most popular young ladies, as well as two of its most accomplished musicians, left Wednesday for Luddington, Mich, where they will take a special course for several weeks in the Mary Woods Chase Conservatory. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Thos. Jennings, who left for Minneapolis following his return from France a few weeks ago, returned the first of the week for a short visit. He will return to Minneapolis Sunday, accompanied by his mother, where they will make their home. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--The home of Mr. and Mrs. David Chaney was the scene of a delightful gathering Thursday of last week, when their little granddaughter, Cleda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morgan of Steinmetz, celebrated her 9th birthday, having as her guests twelve little friends of about her own age. Refreshments were served. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick were made the happiest in their lives the first of the week by the receipt of a message from their son, J. H. Pattrick, advising them of his arrival in this country from France. He is expected home the latter part of this week. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--DR. COX TO LOCATE HERE--The many friends and acquaintances of Dr. Elmer Cox of Salisbury, and an old Higbee boy, will be pleased to learn that he is to again become a citizen of Higbee, having purchased the office and dental practice of Dr. T. H. Walton, and will likely take charge within the next week or ten days. Dr. Cox, who is a graduate of the Washington University (St. Louis) Dental college, one of the leading schools of the country, is an exceptionally clever and bright young man and possesses the happy faculty of making friends of all those with whom he comes in contact. This, coupled with the fact that he comes to us well up in all that is new in dental surgery, makes his success assured. The NEWS joins others in the right hand of fellowship, and makes the prediction that he will never regret locating among us. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--A DOUBLE WEDDING--Mr. John Cooper and Miss Flossie Daggs and Mr. Frank Embree and Miss Flora Daggs, among Higbee's most popular young folks, surprised their numerous friends by motoring to Moberly on Sunday, the 6th, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. E. Smith. The brides are the pretty and accomplished twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Daggs of near town and are exceedingly popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. Messrs. Embree and Cooper, sons, respectively, of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper, are two of Higbee's steady and industrious young men and popular with all. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--WEALTHY NEGRO DEAD--Former Slave Leaves Estate Valued at $40,000.--From the Fayette Leader--Jackson Hill, an aged negro died at his home north of Fayette Thursday night, leaving an estate estimated at $40,000. He owned a farm containing about 300 acres of good Howard County land. Hill was 80 years of age and a former slave. He had lived his entire life in Howard County and had never been outside the county, it is said. While in slavery he belonged to W. L. Dempsey. Although having amassed a small fortune, Hill had never ridden on a train. Seventeen years ago he refused a free trip to Kansas City offered him by Dr. H. K. Givens. Hill and his wife got their start on the road to success by making candies, cakes and cookies and selling them at fairs, picnics, etc. He bought the first horse power threshing machine used in Howard County and for years operated a threshing machine here. He threshed a man's grain for so much a bushel, furnishing all the hands and feeding his crew. Hill bought timber land and cleared it. He engaged in truck gardening, fruit raising, and farming. Until a few months ago he had been in good health, doing a great deal of work. The old man was honest and industrious and highly respected by both the white and black citizens of this county. His word was as good as his bond. He is survived by his wife and four sons and two daughters. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.