Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--THOMPSON-NEWTON--Mr. Wm. Thompson and Miss Nannie Newton, two of Higbee's well known and popular young people, were united in marriage in Centralia Friday of last week, at the home of a sister of the bride, and are now receiving the congratulations of their many friends, in which the NEWS heartily joins. It is their intention, we learn, to locate in Kansas. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--MRS. W. C. CLEETON DEAD--The NEWS must again publish the painful news of the death of one of Higbee's citizens, that of Mrs. W. C. Cleeton, which occurred May 10, 1920. To this good woman death undoubtedly came as a relief for she had been bedfast for weeks, near death many times, and suffering great pain constantly. Her death was a surprise to no one--in fact, she surprised the community by her splendid battle for life, her ailment being pernicious anaemia. Julia Frances Cleeton-Hamilton, was born 4 miles northeast of Higbee on Nov. 20, 1851, and was the daughter of Francis Hamilton. In 1873 she was married to Wm. C. Cleeton, and to this union were born 6 children--five sons and one daughter, viz: W. F., Ira, Cottie H., Wood, Homer and Maggie. Death entered this home about three years ago for the first time and removed one of the sons, Ira, whose death the mother could never be reconciled to. There are also three grandchildren, a son and daughter of W. F., and a daughter of Homer. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Tuesday by Rev. N. B. Green, the large crowd in attendance proving the affection and respect with which she was held in the community. Burial was at Hamilton burying ground. To the family the NEWS joins the community in extending sympathy and trusts that all future sorrows that tend to disrupt home ties and separate loved ones will pass until death will prove a relief as in the case of Mrs. Cleeton. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--W. I. WILLIAMS TO JEFFERSON CITY--W. I. Williams left Tuesday for Jefferson City where he has secured a position as guard at the penitentiary under Warden Painter at $115 per months, and entered upon his duties the next day. Should he like the job well enough to stay with it after giving it a thorough try out, he will likely moved his family to that city. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Word came to the family Tuesday from John Lilly who went to St. Louis three weeks ago to go under treatment for an abscess in the left eye, that he was unconscious, and unable to move and advised the family to come at once. That evening Mrs. Lilly and sons, Will and John Arthur, went to the city. The boys returned Thursday evening and reported their father's trouble due to the eye, which had bursted, causing much pain and suffering. An operation was performed Wednesday night and the eye removed since which time, Mr. Lilly has been resting easier and is out of danger, according to the doctor, who says the patient should be able to come home within a week. Mr. Lilly's host of friends will regret to learn of his misfortune, but under the circumstances, feel that he is a lucky man to have escaped with no more serious consequences. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--STEVENSON-DOUGHERTY--J. Weaver Stevenson of this place and Miss Lottie Dougherty of near Clark were united in marriage in the office of the circuit clerk at Moberly Wednesday by the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, of this place. The bride is a most prepossessing young lady and taught in our school the past year. Mr. Stevenson is one of Higbee's most steady and reliable young men and a veteran of the Great War, having gone through several of the biggest battles in France. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Mrs. Pete Botini and Mrs. Claude Stevenson are visiting relatives in Marissa, Ill. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--We printed bills this week for C. R. (Tip) Lewis, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm east of town on the 22nd, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Lewis will move to Moberly where he has accepted a position as salesman and demonstrator for an automobile dealer. He will rent his farm. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Everett, the 5-year-old son of Mrs. Aaron Young, was severely bitten in the face Sunday by his dog, with which he had been playing. He wound up his play by dashing a pan of water in the dog's face, which the animal seemed to enjoy. At least it showed no resentment until Everett, tired from play, sat down and began to laugh, when the dog, suddenly and without warning, made a dive for the boy's throat, which would perhaps have resulted fatally had not Mrs. Young, who was near, beaten it off. It was a fatal move on the part of the dog, for he was promptly shot. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--CALEB EDWARDS DEAD--Caleb Edwards died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCormick, of near Huntsville. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Wm. Bradley, 417 Jefferson avenue, this city. The funeral service will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Watts. Burial in the Huntsville cemetery--Moberly Democrat, May 13. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--A big lot of extra work and a rush of advertising at the eleventh hour and the 99th minute, as the Irishman said, has caused the NEWS to be slightly delayed again this week, despite the fact that we have worked from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day this week. We hope, however, in the course of a very short time, to get back into our old habit of getting out on time, as Miss Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones, and one of Higbee's most studious young ladies, begins the job today of mastering the linotype, and we have no fear but what, in a short time, she will be able to keepus more than busy getting copy. We have been laboring under many disadvantages for the past few weeks and we hope our readers will put up as best they can for a short time longer with the NEWS' many shortcomings. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--CAPTURED FORTY-POUND FISH--For years many have contended that the Alton lake here was the home of some mighty big fish, and almost every summer someone would report having seen them swimming in the shallow water, while others hooted at the idea of fish larger than 8 and 10 pound bass being in the lake. It remained for Thos. Longdon, Jr., to demonstrate that those who told of the big fish were telling other than fish stories, for he caught a genuine buffalo Wednesday evening that weighed 40 pounds and which dressed 30. He also demonstrated that Higbee fishermen have been using the wrong kind of bait all these years, he having captured the big fish by the aid of a club, with which he landed on its head, stunning it to such an extent that its capture was comparatively easy, although it put up a game fight. Hubert Farris, who runs the Alton pump, is directly responsible for the capture of the fish, as he had taken a shot at it a few days before, severely wounding it. The fish measured three and a half feet in length and is supposed to be one of several buffaloes put in the lake when it was built some forty years ago, and others equally as large or larger are known to be in the lake, for three were seen at one time some four years ago, those seeing them stating that they appeared to be as long as the average size man. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--GET YOUR FLOOR COVERING FROM LLOYD & WILLIAMS Floor covering 6 ft. wide, $1.10 sq. yd. Color Fast Carpet, 3 ft. wide, 85c running yard GUARANTEED AGAINST SUN AND WATER Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--FOR SALE--Gray mare, 10 years old, gentle and safe, will work single or double. Bay mare 4 years old, been driven three times. Horse colt, 2 years old. Buggy and harness. GEORGE LLOYD, Higbee, Mo. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.