Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--SUIT FOR ALIENATION OF WIFE'S AFFECTION--A suit was filed today for John L. Bradley against Rupert L. Allen for the sum of $25,000 on the charge of alienating his wife's affection. Both plaintiff and defendant formerly lived at Yates but are now residents of Moberly. Mr. Allen is connected with the Moberly Wholesale Grocery Co. on West Coates street. Mr. Bradley and wife were married in 1907, according to the petition, and lived together until August 5, 1919. Mr. Bradley sued for divorce in Kansas City a few weeks ago but the decree was not granted. The suit filed today will come up at the February term of circuit court. The plaintiff will be represented by A. R. Hammett and Redick O'Bryan--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--MRS. J. E. GUERIN DEAD--Mrs. J. E. Guerin, one of Saline county's oldest and most highly respected ladies, and also one of that county's largest land owners, died at her home near Gilliam Monday following a short illness. She was 82 years old. She was known to many here, having frequently visited her son, A. B. Guerin, before his removal to California. She is survived by four sons and one daughter. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Will Morris, who saw some hard service in France as one of Uncle Sam's regulars; received his discharge the latter part of last week, and arrived home Wednesday to the great delight of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Morris, and his host of friends. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Jenkins Bowen had a very narrow escape from death while at work at Mine No. 11, Monday, being caught under a fall of rock. He was on his knees at the time, and hearing the rock working, mistook it for the coal and jumped away from the latter just in time to get caught by the rock. Fortunately for Mr. Bowen, a car caught most of the rock, holding it off of him, or he would have been instantly killed. He received severe scalp wounds and had his left knee and ankle pretty badly wrenched. It will be a week or so before he will be able to return to work. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Will Nichols, who has been in North Dakota since his discharge from the Navy last February, came home last week for a visit with his father, Dr. G. M. Nichols, and left Wednesday for Kansas City. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--A HOWARD COUNTY SHOOTING--At an early hour Saturday morning a tragedy was enacted at the home of Sanford Tippett south of Glasgow. Sidney Tippett, one of the best known men in Howard county, had been making his home for some time with his brother, Sanford Tippett, and Saturday morning when the hired man, Robert Grimsley, left the room to go to the barn to milk, Sanford Tippett was seated in a chair smoking. His brother, Sidney Tippett, asked him when the estate of his mother was to be settled up, and Mr. Tippett replied by telling him the estate had already been settled in court; whereupon Sidney Tippett reached for a double barrel muzzle loading shotgun and told his brother, "Well, I'll settle with you now." His brother seized the muzzle of the gun just as it was fired and caught the full effect of the discharge in his hands and arms, a few of the shot striking him in the breast and just penetrating under the skin. The gun was loaded with number 4 shot and Mr. Tippett's hands and arms were badly shattered by the shot. After the shooting Sidney Tippett, we understand, went to Fayette and gave himself up to Sheriff Fred Pryor. Sidney Tippett was well known all over Howard county having been a candidate for the legislature and the state senate a number of times. The whole affair is a very unfortunate one and possibly no one regrets its occurrence now more than does Sidney Tippett who let his temper get the upper hand of him. The estate over which the trouble occurred was settled in the courts some time ago--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--C. J. Brockman of Clark was a pleasant caller at the NEWS office yesterday, and informed us that he would leave in a few days for a visit with relatives and friends in Oklahoma, Washington and Oregon and other points in the West. He expects to enjoy his vacation which will be the first real one in many years. Mr. Brockman, who is a mail carrier out of Clark, and which position he has held for seventeen years, has perhaps more trips to his credit, despite his 72 years, than any of Clark's six carriers combined, having made trips when the balance found the weather too tough to face. They don't make better men than Con Brockman, and the NEWS joins his host of Higbee friends in the hope that he will have the time of his life every day of his vacation. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--SIMPSON-SHAEFER--Mr. Forest Simpson and Miss Freta Shaefer were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Will Hackward in Brunswick on the 17th, and arrived Thursday for a visit with Higbee relatives and friends. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. J. W. Shaefer of this place, but has been making her home with her sister for the past three years. She is one of Higbee's prettiest and sweetest young ladies as well as one of its most capable ones. Mr. Simpson is one of Brunswick's most prominent young men, and comes from one of that city's best families. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--John Wright was caught by a fall of coal while at work at mine No. 11 yesterday and had an ankle pretty badly bruised and wrenched, and will likely be kept from work for two weeks or more. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Lester, the ten-year-old son of Mrs. John Palfrey, who has been seriously ill for the past week, was reported some better yesterday. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--As we will be compelled, on account on carrying some legal publications, to issue a paper next week, which we would not have done otherwise, we shall, if possible, print a day or so earlier, and hope all advertisers and those having items for publication will hand in their copy as early in the week as possible. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--GEO. MCGILL VERY LOW--The many friends of Geo. McGill, who has been seriously ill for some time, will regret to learn that he is growing gradually weaker, and that unless a change for the better comes soon can live but a few days. Wednesday it was not believed he could last through the night, but he rallied and appeared to be a little better yesterday. At the hour of going to press his condition was very critical. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--ANCIL-WARFORD--Mr. Otis Ancil and Miss Mary Warford, two popular young people residing south of town, were united in marriage on the 16th at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Notley Magruder. The bride is the pretty and popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is one of Howard county's best young men and successful farmers, and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--BRYAN BARRON VERY LOW--Bryan Barron, who has been seriously ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mamie Wilkinson, for the past ten days, suffering from typhoid or something similar, took a turn for the worse yesterday, and at the hour of going to press was about as low as it was possible for him to be and remain alive. His host of friends join the NEWS in the prayer for his recovery. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--A. C. Burton, who recently returned from Kansas City, where he went for medical treatment, has not been so well the past few days, his host of friends will be very sorry to hear, and all join the NEWS in the prayer for his speedy recovery. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter was called to Wellsville yesterday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Eli Burkhalter, who died suddenly at his home in Kansas City. Mr. Burkhalter had been connected with the Union Station for several years and when he did not report for duty Monday inquiry was made when he was found dead in bed at his home, death occurring, it is believed, Saturday night. He was about 70 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. Mrs. Burkhalter, accompanied by one of the sons left for California several weeks ago for the benefit of the son's health, he having developed tuberculosis from a gas attack in France. The funeral will be held following her arrival which will likely be today. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl 2 years old. I want you to please bring me a little doll and doll bed and little dishes and a cook stove and a little piano and anything else you think would be nice and don't forget my cousin Martain Reed in the Navy. Your little girl--Evelyn pearl Pitney. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear old Santa I am a little boy 7-year-old with brown eyes and dark hair. Please bring me a little train and a B. B. gun, a little car and some candy, nuts and oranges and anything else you wish to and please don't forget my brother Steve at Arkansas. Your little boy--Cecil Pitney. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy and a doll and a table and a set of dishes and a stove and a bed. Your little friend--Ruby Terrill. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy six years old. I go to school every day and go to Sunday School every Sunday. I want you to bring me for Xmas, a set of dominoes, some checkers, a nice big top, a drum, a blackboard, a candle holder, and lots of candy, nuts and apples. Bring papa and mamma something nice too. From a friend--Harold Smith Cave. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Farris, a daughter. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--R. L. (Toot) Davis, who left here 13 years ago for the West, and who has spent most of that time on the Pacific coast, arrived in the old home town last Saturday looking the same as he always did, prosperous and pretty well contented with things in general. At present he is located in Chicago where he has a good position. He was much impressed with the many changes in the old town since his departure. He saw more change in the citizenship of the town than in any other way. In fact he felt like a stranger, the many years having transformed the old burg into a new one for him. He expects to remain through the holidays and then will return to Chicago. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--F. C. Bottoms went to Kansas City Saturday and was accompanied home by Mrs. Bottoms, and daughter, Mrs. Crews Cooper. The latter has been in very poor health for several months, and as she was doing no good the anxious parents thought it best to bring her home for a short time. We are pleased to state that she is thought to be some better. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.