Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Mrs. W. L. Patterson of De Queen, Ark, is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Goin. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--We learn that at the preliminary trial of Ray Warren, who recently shot and killed Jasper Hursman at Marissa, Ill. held at that place Thursday of last week, he was held for murder in the first degree. The trial, we learn, will come up some time in October. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--BUYS SOLBERG RESIDENCE--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter this week purchased the Chas. Solberg residence property in Whitmore Place, for which he paid $3500. This is one of the most desirable residences in town and Dr. Burkhalter undoubtedly picked up a bargain, as the house could not be built today for $4500. It is modern in every way and will make the doctor and family a mighty cozy and delightful home. Mr. Solberg, who has been crazy about the West since a trip there several years ago, and more since his return from a trip there a few weeks ago, will likely move to Montana, where, we understand, he has purchased a claim of 320 acres. He will not likely go west until early spring, when he will give possession. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--JOHN BARTON DEAD--John Barton, one of Howard county's best known men, died at his home near Myers on Aug. 31, 1917, following an illness of three days. He was 75 years old and had been a citizen of Howard since early manhood, coming to Missouri from Kentucky. He is survived by his widow and seven children, viz: John, William, Arch, and Joe; Mrs. Jennie Kribbs of Moberly and Mrs. Edna Harris and Mrs. Pearl White of near Rucker. Funeral services were held by Eld. Hearndon at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--The Moberly Democrat of the 4th says: "The district board yesterday rendered decisions on the appeals of twelve Randolph county men for exemption, in most cases on industrial grounds Seven of the men are farmers and it has been pretty generally understood that farmers were to be exempted." those from here being refused exemption were Arthur Duffield, Gordon H. Rankin and James V. Young. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--THOS. HAMILTON DEAD--Thos. Hamilton, aged about 70 years, and an employee at mine No. 11, died at the home of James Ballentine, with whom he boarded, Saturday night, following a short illness. Deceased was a native of Scotland, coming to this country when quite a young man, and had worked in the mines in this section for many years. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Wm. Kelso and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--FOWLER-CAMPBELL--Mr. Ernest Fowler of Eldorado, Kan., and Miss Goldena Campbell of this place were married in Moberly Wednesday Aug. 29, 1917. The groom is the son of T. R. Fowler of Eldorado and is a splendid young man, being a great church worker. He has a splendid position with the Prairie Oil & Gas Co., and is worthy of the bride he has won. The bride, whom we all know is accomplished in many traits and commands the good will of all. She won high honors in her school class, proving her high standard, and is now teaching the Hamilton school east of town. Mr. Fowler returned to Eldorado where he is preparing a home to greet his bride in the near future. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Edgar, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harris of near town, is suffering from a broken arm. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--W. T. Hamilton, one of the county' s best known men, and Renick's leading druggist, died at his home in that place at 1 o'clock Wednesday from apoplexy. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, two sisters and two brothers. He was a brother-in-law of W. C. and J. N. Cleeton of this place. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Born, Aug 30, to Chas. Kirby and wife, a son. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Walton and children left here in their car Saturday for Columbus, Kan. where they will make their home for the present at least. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--George Page of Oklahoma is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Page. It is his first visit home in eight years. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Lon Coleman and son, George, and Foster Enochs and little daughter, Virginia, spent Sunday at Centralia, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pool. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--W. F. Cain left Tuesday for Colorado Springs for a visit of a week or ten days with friends before going on to Phoenix, Arizona, where he goes for the benefit of his health, and where he will likely locate permanently, should he like the country and the climate agree with him. The best wishes of a host of friends go with him wherever he may decide to cast his lot. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Charles W. Lewman of Higbee, Randolph county, Missouri, arrived in Harrisonville last Sunday noon and visited until Wednesday morning with relatives and old friends, the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. William R. Lewman. Since the First of April, "Humpy," as he is better known here, has been associated with his brother-in-law, Walter C. Knight, in the ownership and management of the "Pure White Barbershop" at Higbee, where they are meeting with success in their business. Both of the gentlemen are expert barbers and their patronage is increasing each week--Cass County Democrat. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--CARL DUNCAN WRITES AGAIN--Camp Martin, Topeka, Kan., Aug. 29--Everything is in a mad rush to pack up, getting ready to move for some eastern camp. Soldiers are running here and there trying to find something to make a bundle out of , and trying to find some way to take a few of the necessities of civil life. Suit cases are being discarded, civilian clothes are being packed in them to be shipped back home. Everything is taking on a strictly military style in preparation to march through Berlin next spring. Up in one corner of the building a sergeant is calling out the mail. Duncan has been called--a letter from home, perhaps. Only a few more hours and we will be swiftly traveling over the rails for the next camp, thus completing the next step in this horrible war on autocracy. I hope to some day come back and draw my little crowd around me while I stand on a soap box and relate to you the life of a military man during the great war. There are some things that I would like to tell but for military reasons I cannot afford to do it. Those of you who are conscripted will soon learn not to depend too much on the newspapers. It is the general opinion of the officers that the war will go another year. As for the soldiers, you seldom hear anything said and what you do hear is optimistic. Men are planning now what they will do when they come back. As for my part, I have been shifted about so much it is hard for me to keep up with myself. I was assigned to a motor truck company at Rosedale, here we were reorganized and I was assigned to a Caisson company, with the company increased from 55 to 189 men and three officers, a captain, 1st and 2nd lieutenants. I shouldn't be surprised if we didn't get another shake-up at Mineola, NY, and maybe another one in France. So it is hard to tell where I will land. I met a young fellow from Lawrence, Kan, whose occupation is banking, a thirty-second degree Mason. He enlisted in an ambulance unit, was transferred to the infantry, then to this organization, and yesterday he told me he had been again transferred to the infantry. Such is army life, and such is volunteering. My work at present will be hauling the shells to the artillery. The caissons area handled by mules. Now, you can imagine me successfully handling a mule, having no experience with mules. I do not fear death, but I have hope of returning. If death does come, I don't know that I could die for a better cause, and I feel that I am prepared to go. The Guards are not in any condition to be put in action, and I hardly expect to see active service before Jan. 1. We will probably be in France by October 1st--at least that is the dope now. We have been told to take enough clothes to run us a week on this trip. The rest is put in a barracks bag and placed in the baggage car and cannot be opened until camp is reached. They must be aiming to stay on the train quite awhile. We got our third inoculation of typhoid vaccine yesterday in the left arm and as a result, we are laid up with a sore arm today. This is one of the ordeals of a soldier's life. The first time we were vaccinated for smallpox in the left and punctured with typhoid vaccine in the other. This was very pleasant (unpleasant?). It's a strange thing, but about 20 per cent of the men faint while going through with this. One fellow in our company fell over while the lieutenant was talking about it. It doesn't hurt, but it is just the thoughts of having it done. Usually if you turn your head and do not look at the doctor you will get along all right. It makes you very sick for about a day and all your pep is gone. Our first shot did not count, for some reason. I think they must have been practicing. So we have one more to take. The vaccination did not take, so I might have that done again. I turned out my first washing the other day. I think by the time the war is over, I'll be a pretty good housekeeper. I have received so many letter from Higbee people this week that it is going to be hard to answer all of them. However, you must be patient and I'll try and get to you in time. I certainly appreciate these remembrances, and I hope Higbee will remember all of her soldiers by sending something to them, even if it isn't anything but a post card. It's from home, and you have no idea how much it helps. I think of home lots and often wonder what some of you are doing. The next time I write will be from our new camp. I suppose the censorship will apply to us before long but I shall always tell all I can. With kindest personal regard to everybody, I remain, A SAMMIE. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--"BIG IKE" AGAIN MARSHAL--W. I. Williams who recently went to Hannibal to accept a position with the Katy as special yard man, and who intended moving his family to that place should he like the work, is again back on his old job here as city marshal, the Hannibal job not being at all to his liking, and especially the salary end of it. His many friends welcome his return and hope that he will never allow himself to be tempted away again. Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--Brown Johnson, colored, an employee of mine No. 11, and his wife, Lutie, of Macon, who came from that town Monday to pay him a visit, pulled off quite a fight at the home of Frank Davis, colored, that night, in which each was more or less hurt. the woman, who is said to have been the aggressor, attacked Johnson with a knife, cutting his coat to ribbons and making a long slash on the back of his neck which required eight stitches to close. In self defense he grabbed a shovel and all but put the woman out of commission by a blow on the head, and then beat it for Moberly, where he was arrested the next day. He drew a fine of $1 and costs from Justice Magruder next day. The woman was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Towles in the absence of the Police Judge. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.