Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--BOUGHT MURPHY'S GARAGE--Henry Powell, who is working at Rush Hill, Ill., as extra operator for the C. &. A. while home on a visit Tuesday, purchased M. Murphy's Garage, and will take charge of same, we learn, August 1. Mr. Powell's many friends will be delighted to learn of his purchase, as it will mean that he is to again be a citizen of old Higbee seven days in the week. And that he will make good in the automobile business goes without saying, for he is a natural mechanic, as his building complete of the steam engine with which his popcorn wagon was equipped, amply proves. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--CAKE AND FRUIT SUPPER--Messrs. William and Sid Fisher of south of town entertained a large number of friends Saturday night at a cake and fruit supper. Fine music was furnished by Messrs. Ollie Berdett Eugene Williams, Thos. Carrey and Shelby Ware. The cakes, furnished by the young ladies, were pronounced the best ever. The crowd, which numbered about a hundred, reluctantly departed for their homes about 1 o'clock, after voting Messrs. Fisher the princes of entertainers, and expressing the hope that all would meet again soon on a similar occasion. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Dr. G. M. Nichols received a dispatch Wednesday from his son-in-law John Minor, of Corona, NM, stating that his daughter, Mrs. Minor, who went to that state about a year ago for the benefit of her health, was very low and could live but a short time. If Mrs. Minor can stand the trip, Dr. Nichols will place here in a sanitarium at Kansas City. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--W. H. STYLES DEAD--W. H. Styles, one of the county's best known and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in Clark on the 3rd, following a short illness. He was born in Howard county in 1841, and had resided near Clark since he was five years of age. He is survived by his widow and seven children, among them being Mrs. Jas. E. Lessly of this place. He also leaves a brother, five sisters, and seven grandchildren. Deceased was a devout Christian man and had been a member of the Baptist church since his 16th year. Funeral services were held at the Clark Baptist church and interment made in Chapel cemetery near that place. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--BENJAMIN DUNCAN DEAD--Benjamin Duncan of southeast of town died Tuesday of heart failure. He had been in poor health for two or three years, but was thought to be a great deal better of late, as he was able to spend the Fourth with Moberly relatives. Mr. Duncan was born December 17, 1870, and was 46 years, 6 months and 23 days old. He united with the Church of Christ at the age of 18 and lived a consistent Christian life until death. He is survived by his wife an done son, his mother, four brothers and three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held by J. H. Bradley at 2 o'clock Wednesday at Fairview, where interment was made. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--MRS. THOS. A. WARFORD DEAD--Mrs. Thos. A. Warford, who was taken to Colorado Springs about six months ago by Mr. Warford for the benefit of her health, died at her home in that city on the 5th. She was the daughter of Chas. Cropp of near Glasgow and was married to Mr. Warford about two years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by her father, four brothers and two sisters. The body was brought to Glasgow Sunday and interment made in Richland cemetery, near that place. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of a host of Higbee friends. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. W. H. Spery of near town was most delightfully surprised Sunday on returning from church to find that her children and grandchildren had assembled at her home, and a dinner fit for a king all prepared from the well filled baskets each had brought. It is needless to add that the day was a very happy one for all. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Walton, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Miss Naomi Robb, who has been employed as nurse at the state hospital at Nevada for several weeks, was called home Wednesday by the illness of her mother, Mrs. J. R. Robb. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rice, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Born, on the 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moore, a daughter. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--A. B. Guerin is driving a new Partin-Palmer car, purchased last week. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Ruth, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hightower, who has been suffering from appendicitis for several days is better. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Uncle Geo. Rees, who has been confined to his bed for two weeks suffering from rheumatism and partial paralysis, is able to be up and about the house, we are glad to state. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. A. B. Guerin and daughter, Miss Velma, who have been in California for the past year, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Guerin was very much benefited by the trip and looks the picture of health. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Carson Connell, who went West several weeks ago for the benefit of his health, returned Wednesday. He thinks he was benefited very little, if any, by the trip. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. W. C. Tippit and children returned to their home in McAlester, Ok., Saturday after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Mrs. W. F. Woods of Fayette, a leader in Red Cross work at that place, was a Higbee visitor Tuesday, coming up to see the dressings, bandages, etc., made by the Higbee ladies, the Fayette Ladies have decided to take up that work. Friday, 13 July 1917, Vol. 31, No 15--Friends and relatives to the number of seventy-five or more gathered at the home of Mrs. A. G. Atkins on Tuesday, the 10th, it being her 73rd birthday. Each guest brought a well filled basket and all did ample justice to the big dinner served under the shade of the trees. Late in the afternoon all departed, wishing Mrs. Atkins many happy returns of the day. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.