Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--AN EASTER HOME COMING--Despite the Christmas snow and blizzard on Easter Sunday, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Compton was the scene of happiness, it being the first time in fifteen years that the parents and children were together at the same time, Guy Compton and family coming from Novinger especially for the occasion. The morning was spent in conversation and in preparing the sumptuous dinner that Royalty would not refuse. After dinner was served, games were played and pictures taken and a general good time was had among all. Perhaps not many families can boast of as many being present at one time of one immediate family, as there were 38 people, including the aged grandmother, who was 89 years old on the 8th of April. Five generations were present as follows: Mrs. August Claire, Mrs. R. W. Compton, Mr. Guy Compton and Mr. Samuel Compton. After a very happy day and at a late hour, the children departed wishing they could have home comings more often. Those present were Mrs. August Claire, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton, Guy Compton and family, Fred Compton and family, Will Compton and family, Roy Compton and family, Will Colley and Family, John Jenkins and family and George Compton, Dave Compton and family. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. S. E. AVERY DEAD--Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Avery, widow of Wm. Avery, died at her home south of town on April 2, 1920, aged 74 years, 5 months and 4 days, following an illness of six weeks and four days, from a dropsical affection of the heart caused by after effects of influenza. Mrs. Avery, whose maiden name was Williams, was born in Howard county October 23, 1845, moving to her late home 22 years ago. She was married to Wm. Avery, who died eighteen years ago, in 1863. They were the parents of six children, three of whom are dead, the surviving ones being William and Claude Avery and Mrs. Mary Nichols. She is also survived by four grandchildren--Will and Frata Nichols, Eunice Nichols-Johnson and George Avery. Two brothers, J. C. Williams of this place and D. H. Williams of Somerton, Arizona, also survive. Mrs. Avery was a devout Christian character and had been a member of the Christian church for many years. She was a devoted mother and kind neighbor and friend, an din her passing her children, as well as the community, have suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, at New Hope, Howard county, where interment was made. The NEWS joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--The opening of Cleeton's fountain last week brought cold weather and snow--just as was to have been expected. As this is always the case, no matter how late in the season the event occurs, Cleeton's should not be allowed to open the fountain later than March 1 next year, that we may have all our winter at once. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Misses Roxie, Odessa and Eulah Atkinson of Hamilton, Iowa, are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Warner Lloyd. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--T. L. Warford underwent an operation at Mayo's hospital April 1st for stomach trouble and is getting along nicely. Mrs. Warford is receiving treatment at the hospital and will not undergo an operation--Madison Times. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hart of Kansas City on the 4th. Mrs. Hart will be best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Beulah Houtz. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--We printed bills this week for Henry Avery, who will sell a small lot of personal property at the Clay Hubbard farm east of town on the 16th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Avery will move to the vicinity of Harrisburg and engage in the mercantile business. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Born, on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jenkins, a daughter. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Mrs. Ira Harriman left Sunday for an extended visit with relatives in Marissa, Ill. and St. Louis. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Mrs. Keene Johnson, who was called here several weeks ago by the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. S. E. Avery, returned to her home in Elizabethtown, Ky, Wednesday. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Miss Frata Nichols, who was called home Saturday from Great Bend, Kas., where she is teaching, by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. S. E. Avery, returned to that city Monday. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--WILL MATTOCKS DEAD--Mrs. Jane Mattocks received a message Wednesday containing the sad news of the death of her son, Will, which occurred Tuesday at some point in Colorado, the name of which we did not learn. During the first flu epidemic Mr. Mattocks contracted the disease and it affected him to such an extent that he lost his mind and had to be taken to a sanitarium, but whether he ever recovered sufficiently to return home we are not advised. Mr. Mattocks was a citizen of Higbee for many years, going to Colorado some twelve years ago, and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. His aged mother has the sympathy of all. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. JANIE DAWSON DEAD--Mrs. Janie Dawson, widow of Jerry Dawson, died at her home in Otha, Ia., Tuesday, following an illness of several months. She was 70 years old and is survived by one son, Thomas, formerly of this place, and three daughters. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, one of the latter being Mrs. Elizabeth Walton of this place, who left last week to be with her in her last illness. T. H. Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walton left Thursday to attend the funeral which will be held today or tomorrow. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Mildred Evelyn, the 17-months-old daughter of Pat Carson, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Warford, on Monday, April 5, 1920, following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, Tuesday, and interment made in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to return our sincere thanks to the kind neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and on the death of our darling babe and grandchild, Mildred Evelyn Carson, and especially do we thank those who sent flowers. Pat Carson, Mr. and Mrs. John Warford. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--THE CITY ELECTION--The city election Tuesday, though one of the most quiet held here in years, brought out almost a full vote, a total of 320 being cast for the office of mayor, being two more, to the surprise of all, than were cast for the 3 candidates for marshal, which was considered the big race. The successful candidates were: Joe W. Burton, mayor; W. F. Cain, marshal; J. Edgar Smith, collector; A. J. Snedeker, Assessor; Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, police judge; D. W. Bowen and Bert Blansett, aldermen. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--AGED NEGRO DEAD--Sandford Page one of the oldest negroes in this section of the country, died Wednesday night at his home on the Hickman Wallace farm northwest of Armstrong. He was said to have been over 100 years old at the time of his death. We have known the deceased for over 40 years and we thought he was a mighty old man the first time we saw him. The exact age of Page is given at 114 years--Armstrong Herald. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. HOWARD ASKS DIVORCE--As attorneys for the plaintiff, a suit was filed today with the circuit clerk for Mrs. Nan Irene Howard, who asks a decree of divorce from her husband, Francis Emmett Howard. The petition alleges general indignities as the cause of the domestic trouble. They were married in Saline county in November, in 1917, and lived together until March 20, 1920. The case will be tried at the June term in Moberly--Moberly Democrat. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--DOCKET OF THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI, AT MOBERLY, MAY TERM, AD 1920. Docket for May 3, 1920. Final settlement of Estates of Arthur Bratcher--Jesse W. Burton--Luther Elsea--I. O. Goddard--Wm. B. Garvin, (will annexed)--Merrick H. Jurden--Austin Miller--Edward D. McCune--Flora Ann McGee--Hezekiah E. Pattrick--Robert F. Polson--Emma Robertson-- George Shea. (Will Annexed)--Lucy C. Strouvelle. Docket for May 4, 1920. Final settlement of Estates of George B. Hill (will annexed)--L. J. Sours--J. Hardin Sinas--Lydia Ward. Semi-Annual settlement of Estates of Olive B. Buck--Mary Conroy--Anna M. Cottingham--Mary Dowding--J. Wes. Farrell--Wythe Harris--Esther A. Jones--Conrad E. Kruse--Annie Morris--August Moss--Eugene Proctor--S. P. Rice. Docket for May 5, 1920. Semi-Annual settlement of Estates of Mary J. Trumbo--Angie Tuttle--William F. Moore, Sr.--Bettie Truby. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.