Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--LOCUST GROVER OVER THE TOP--The Locust Grove, Howard county, school district went over the top in the Thrift Stamp drive which ended on the 28th. The quota was $1900 and $1950 was subscribed. The names of purchasers and the amount follow: Mrs. Anna Harris, $40; Miss Annie Mae Harris, $30; P. C. Naylor, $5; J. W. Grapes $10; Amos Magruder $10; Miss Dorras Thompson $5; J. H. Andrews $5; E. L. Golden $15; A. F. Ware $30; George Kirby $50; Mrs. C. M. Thompson $10; L. P. Thompson $30; S. H. Grapes $10; J. R. Page $20; J. W. Grapes $55; Ed Swinney $15; J. R. Lee $10; Jerry Golden $25; D. C. Magruder $30; J. B. Dougherty $5; J. J. Dougherty, $10; Henry Blansett $10; Nathan Haines $25; Frank Roberts $15; John Lyons $20; Joe M. Haines $25; W. B. Dougherty $25; J. H. Harris $30; Joe Grapes $15; Wm. Lyons $10; Eugene Williams $15; J. R. Ware $30; Mrs. Martha E. Ware $30; Marion John $50; S. T. Ware $100; Mrs. Susie Thompson $10; Grover C. Grapes $10; J. W. McClellan $35; J. M. Houston $20; Charlie Willbank $5; G. M. John $60; W. F. Williams $30; Will Fisher $100; L. A. Williams $80; Earl Williams $10; Orva Williams $10; Arch Jackson $5; Sid Fisher $25; Vernie Magruder $10; W. T. Kirby $50; Mrs. Alfred Dennis $30; A. S. Hitt $10; Lawrence Huston $5; Harry Scott $100; Oscar Naylor $100; Mrs. Ermina Mobley $5; Milton Thompson $100; Robert Page $10; Miss Scottie Grapes $5; Price Thompson $25; Alfred Dennis $70; T. C. Magruder $60; W. H. Thompson $90; E. A. Golden $10; Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--DECISION OF PROBATE COURT AFFIRMED BY CIRCUIT COURT--Judge A. W. Walker rendered a decision in favor of the estate of the late Robert M. Lawrence, in the case of Bettie H. Lawrence, widow, against said estate, which was tried in his court on last week. The case is one in which the widow, after being paid $2500.00 by the executor of Robert M. Lawrence, deceased, being the amount set out in antenuptial contract entered into between the widow and Robert M. Lawrence, brought suit, about a year ago in the Probate Court, at Huntsville, asking for an allowance of $1000.00 out of the assets of said estate, as her absolute property. Judge P. L. Vasse ruled that the Ante-nuptial contract released the estate from any further claims by the widow. The widow, through her attorney, Jno. N. Hamilton, took an appeal to the circuit court, which resulted in the judgment of the probate court being upheld. The estate was represented by attorneys Hunter and Chamier. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--PEMBERTON OVER THE TOP--Pemberton, Howard county, school district, at the war savings stamp meeting Friday of last week more than subscribed its quota of $1700, the total sales amounting to $1967. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--A LETTER FROM ROGER BAGBY--Roger Bagby writes us from Camp Jackson, SC, under date of June 26: "I didn't write you before I left Iowa because I didn't know just where I was going. They have a habit in the army of keeping these things secret. We left Ames on the 15th and arrived here on the 19th. Had a fine trip coming down, and we realized we were in the army the minute we got off here. This must be some camp. I never have seen the end of it. They say it is seven miles long and three miles wide. I don't know just how many thousands of soldiers they have here. All the fellows who came in the bunch I did were put in the field artillery. They haven't motorized it yet, but think it will be soon. This sure is a snappy camp. Everything is done by quick time, and it keeps a fellow on the jump all the time to keep up with the schedule. We eat, sleep, bathe, shave and everything else according to a system here. Give my regards to everybody and change the address of my paper which will surely be welcome to Battery A. 22nd Battalion Camp Jackson, F. A. R. D., South Carolina." Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--OAK GROVE GOES OVER--In the Thrift Stamp drive last week, Oak Grove school district southeast of town, went over the top, along with all the rest, the total sales being $2145. Randolph Woods, president of the board, and B. M. Avery clerk, furnished us with the list of buyers and the amounts, which follow: A. D. Baker $50; N. C. Perkin $50; J. S. Spurling $60; R. D. Summers $25; V. C. Summers $25; W. C. Chapnam $100; Henry Avery and wife $20; Minor Moore $60; Ora Spurling $50; Orville Moore $200; S. M. Avery and wife $30; W. S. Ridgeway $100; Mrs. W. S. Ridgway $50; Roy Bradley $15; Maurice Moore $15; Mrs. Jas. Carter $25; T. E. Lyle $50; Hattie Moore $10; E. B. Heathman $25; Mrs. Pearl Hamilton $5; John Moore $50; H. F. Cable $50; Clarence Cable $50; John Moore, Jr., $25; Miss Lillie Moore $15; J. P. Baker $25; Ed Baker $5; Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Lynch $50; Lucile Spurling $10; Mrs. John Spurling $25; Nellie Phelps $10; Nettie Sumpter $15; Dollie Moore $10; Alice Lyle $5; Jas. E. Carter $25; Randolph Woods $50; T. D. Fowler $100; Mrs. Orville Moore $20; Mrs. Alice Woods $10; Jas. Jobson $25; Wille Jobson $25; Ira Duffield $25; Robert Duffield $25; Chas. Turpin and family $200; Mrs. Callie Baker $25; Frank Duffield $10; J. T. Starks $10; Geo. E. Edwards $50; Jas. Jobson, Jr., $25; R. L. Kanatzar $10; Mrs. Lucy Cable $10; Hobart Spurling $10; Paul Moore $50; C. T. Duncan $25; Orval Duncan $5; Chas. Burgin $5; Luther Stevenson $10. Friday, 5 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 12--IN MEMORY--Of John S. Rule who departed this life at his home in this place during the early morning hours of April 22, 1918. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rule and was born in Franklin county April 18th, 1866. He moved with his parents at a very early age to Howard county where he spent his young manhood days and was married to Miss Cordelia Kirby April 15, 1891. Three little girls came to bless this home, one of whom died in infancy. The eldest daughter, Bertha, died 12 years ago at the age of thirteen years. Shortly after the death of this dear little daughter Mr. and Mrs. Rule moved to town with their little daughter, Rosella, where they had since made their home. During his long residence here he did much for the good of the town and community and was always found on the side of right and progress. He gave liberally toward the cause of the church and was always willing and ready to donate liberally to every worthy cause that presented itself. He was an enthusiastic member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. He was an active member of the town board of officials, and was known for truth and kindness and honesty towards all. He was a kind husband and a loving father to his daughter and the little girl they had taken into their home several years ago. He was a splendid citizen and a Christian gentleman and we know that the world is better for his having lived in it. (Poem followed) A NIECE. (Kathy's notes: The following excerpts from earlier issues of the Higbee News, tell a little about the girl who died in infancy. From "The Higbee News" dated 8 Feb 1895--Born, on the 4th, to John S. Rule and wife a daughter. From "The Higbee News" dated 15 Mar 1895--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Died, on the 9th Mary the infant daughter of John Rule and wife. ) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.