Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Dr. J. W. Winn, one of the Randolph county physicians chose for military service, went to St. Louis Monday for his physical examination, which he passed successfully. He was given ninety days in which to arrange his business affairs, and expects to be called for active service about November 1. He will be located, he thinks, in some base hospital in this county for several months before being sent to France. He is not averse to going to the front, but is anxious to go, as he will be able to accomplish more good as well as to add greatly to his medical experience. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Robert Jackson, a member of the Howell Drug Co., who enlisted last September in the medical supply department of the United States Army, being stationed for some time at Washington, and who for the past few weeks has been on duty at Camp Meade Md., has won promotion to be a lieutenant. A telegram received today by Mrs. Jackson announced his promotion and transfer to Camp Logan, near Denver. Friends of Mr. Jackson here will join in extending congratulations on his well earned promotion. He has made good in the service as have numerous other Silver City boys now serving in the army.--Silver City Independent. Robert is a former Fayette boy who has a great many friends here who are glad to hear of his promotion. He is a nephew of Misses Stella and Mary Jackson of this city and a brother of Mrs. Rolland Walton of Higbee--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--HIGBEE'S 'GHOST' WAYLAID--Some three weeks ago the story became current that Higbee had a real, sure enough ghost and that it had been seen several times along about midnight at the southeast edge of town, traveling along the road leading south. It appeared as the form of a woman dressed in black and was generally seen at the above mentioned unearthly hour, and in about the same spot. Ever since the story started we have been making diligent inquiries in order that we might get up a thrilling and makes-your blood-run-cold ghost story, but were unsuccessful in our search of anyone who had seen anything that looked like a ghost. However, were we disposed to build stories on hearsay, we could perhaps write a story that would set the town by the ears, even though it be devoid of all uncanny features, for it is reported that several men in that part of town nearest the ghost's favorite haunt, on account of the scare the story had given their wives and children, laid for the ghost Thursday night of last week. About the usual hour, the ghost showed up and was immediately surrounded, when it proved to be one of flesh and blood in the person, so the story goes, of a well known married woman. Just who she was, the watchers refuse to divulge. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--EDWARDS-EAGAN--Hardin B. Edwards and Miss Mabel Eagan of Higbee were married in the court house here yesterday afternoon. Rev. L. M. White officiating. The party was accompanied by the parent; of the groom and several friends.--Fayette Leader. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Francis, a son. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Mrs. John McInnis of Moberly spent the week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Ed Shook, one of Higbee's most substantial citizens, moved to Moberly this week, where he and his two sons have secured employment in the shoe factory. Mr. Shook and family are people of whom any town might be proud, and will make the county metropolis most desirable citizens. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--H. McInnis, who has been in poor health for the past year or more and who has not been able to work more than half time for about a year, moved to Moberly this week where he has secured lighter work in the shoe factory. Mr. McInnis and family made many friends during their residence in Higbee and are given up with a great deal of regret. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--MRS. CATHERINE WARFORD DEAD--Mrs. Catherine Warford, widow of the late P. W. (Paddy) Warford, died at the county farm, where she was taken three weeks ago, on Tuesday, August 13th, from paralysis, from which she had suffered for the past few years. Mrs. Warford, whose maiden name was Maxfield, was born in Kentucky on Sept. 13, 1844, and was therefore in her 74th year. She came to Missouri with her parents when quite young and in her early womanhood was married to Pinkney Patterson, who has been dead many years. They were the parents of one child, Mrs. Pinkney Warford, who survives. She was again married in about 1862 to Mr. Warford. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Alice Lowse, J. W. Warford, Mrs. Lucy Tucker, John P. Warford, Miller L. Warford, Mrs. Nancy Tucker and A. L. Warford. Funeral services were held by Eld. Wm. Kelso Wednesday at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--MRS. CARLOS WILLIAMS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Carlos Williams will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred at a sanitarium in Denver, Colo., where she had been for the past six months, on the 12th. The body arrived here Thursday and was taken to the home of her father, Louis Goon, of near Yates, and funeral services held by Rev. J. M. Major of Armstrong, at Pleasant Grove church, where interment was made. Mrs. Williams was 27 years old, and leaves besides her husband and 4-year-old son, a father, two sisters and six brothers. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Williams, a son. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Miss Carrie Myers of Minnesota is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Reynolds Bagby of near town. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Guerin and daughter, Miss Velma, left Tuesday morning for Anaheim, Cal., where they will make their future home. In the event, however, that Mr. Guerin does not like the country, he will return to Missouri and engage in farming in Saline county. The family leaves a host of friends in old Higbee, and are given up with a great deal of regret by all who know them. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--One result of the primary election in Howard county particularly pleasing to Higbee folks was the election of John Morrison Dougherty, who was elected recorder-circuit clerk by 177 votes over his nearest opponent, Sam Quiney of Glasgow. Howard county does not contain a more deserving young man than John M., and it is our prediction that he will make the county as capable official as it ever had. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Born, on the 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Bagby, a daughter. Friday, 16 August, 1918, Vol 32, No 18--Elmer Roy Benton and Mrs. Pearl Hamilton, both of this place, were married in Moberly on the 7th by Judge Warwick McCanne. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.