To those of you who aren't crossover's on the Howard county list, I wanted to forward this information from Lorene. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorene Paschal" <lypaschal@earthlink.net> To: <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 3:53 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Flu epidemic > Those of you interested in learning more about the flu epidemic of 1918 > should visit the following website: > http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/ > > There are a number of options available; I found the program > transcription very interesting. (It aired a couple of years ago.) There > is also a section on later day efforts to isolate the virus which caused > the epidemic. This effort was undertaken not only out of curiosity but > from the concern that it could reappear. > The numbers of deaths due to it are staggering: over 30 million > world-wide and 550,000 in 1918 in the U.S. It is the greatest tragedy to > hit the U.S. and yet is virtually unknown. As Kathy said, it is sobering > to read about it. > Lorene > >

(Kathy's notes: The influezna pandemic is in full swing at this time as will be seen in this issue. There are 16 deaths reported in this single weeks paper. As I read each one, the true meaning of what it must have been like to live under in this plague filled time, hit home. This flu wasn't discriminatory. It took the young, the old, the strong healthy young adults as well. It is a sobering read.) Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Chas. Hardin has sold his farm near Renick to James Slaughter for $5,000 the transfer of the property being made last week. This is a well improved farm and Mr. Slaughter has bought a piece of property well worth the money.--Clark Chronicle. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--A LETTER FROM JODIE DOUGLAS--Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Douglas of near Rucker, received the following letter this week from their son, Jodie, under date of November 6th, which we are permitted to copy: "Dear Parents: I have not had any mail for a month, but suppose it has been delayed. I wrote you a letter two weeks ago and told you I was in the hospital. I was slightly gassed while I was in battle and also drank some poisoned water the Huns had fixed for us at the front. I have fully recovered from all of it now, but am still at the hospital. I am having a rest and a change of scenery, which suits me much better than shellfire. Before I left for several days I was in the midst of all the frightfulness that warfare produces. Had some wonderful experiences and some very narrow escapes, but I am all OK now and never felt better in my life. I visited a nearby city the other day and stopped at a hotel and had something good to eat. Don't know when I will go back to my company. I am several hundred miles from them now. I am sending you a check in this letter for 50 francs--between $9 and $10 in American money. I may not be able to send you any other Christmas present, but the way it looks now we will be all finished up and ready to come home before that time. Address as usual. I have written for my mail to be forwarded." Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Wm. Whitmore who is suffering from cancer of the face, and who went to Kansas City last week to consult a specialist, returned to the city Monday, the cancer causing him so much pain, and will likely submit to an operation, which will necessitate the removal of his right eye. He was accompanied by his son, James. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Wm. Whitmire, who has been critically ill for the past ten days from pneumonia following influenza, was thought to be some better yesterday. A week ago it was said he had but one chance in a thousand, and he has been reported dead three different times. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Josh and John Lynch who were called home from Camp Pike the latter part of last week by the death of their sister, Miss Anna, returned yesterday. Now that peace is in sight they expect their discharge soon, but each is sorely disappointed at not being able to go to France. Having had so few deaths, so far, from the flue, we asked John, who is connected with the medical staff at the base hospital, if he thought the disease was the same here as it was there and he stated that it undoubtedly was, and that the death rate was probably no higher there than here, only appearing so from the fact that the camp, when the disease was at its worst, contained 87,000 men. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Mrs. F. C. Bottoms and daughter, Mrs. Frank Sanderson, returned Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Kansas City. They report one experience they are not anxious to have repeated, that of being held up. While making some purchases one night in a grocery store two robbers entered and robbed the cash register compelling them and the proprietor to put up their hands at the point of revolvers. Mrs. Bottoms says she had always thought she knew what fear was, but that experience opened her eyes to the fact that she was never scared before in her life. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Jas. Young returned home Tuesday from Camp Funston to remain, having received his discharge. He spent something over a year at the camp, but was unable to go to France with the other Higbee boys on account of sickness. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Cleda, the 2-year-old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts Sr., died at the family home just west of town Friday last from membranous croup. Short funeral services were held at the home Sunday and interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the deepest sympathy of all. (Note: I have a photo of this headstone. It is a tiny grave completely lined in concrete, sort of like a crib, and the tiny headstone has a lamb lying down on the top) Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burton were called to Sturgeon Saturday by the death of C. C. Woods, an old friend and one of Sturgeon's prominent business men. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--H. C. Boyd was called to Centralia Tuesday by the death of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Prather. She was 60 years old and was the last, but one, of a family of ten children. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Gabriel Lynch, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lynch, who has been in the navy for some time, returned home Tuesday to remain, having been honorably discharged. He states, we learn, that his ship, the "Minnesota," was struck by a torpedo and that he thought his time had come. No lives were lost, however, and the ship was able to make port. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--An iron coal wedge was recovered last week from the E. Z. Ross company strip mine east of town that was lost by Lee Hairl and his father in 1879, and which Mr. Hairl now has on exhibition at his jewelry store. The Hairls were living on the farm in those days and stripped the coal for their own use. The wedge was left driven in the coal after work one day and that night a big rain came flooding the place and it had to be abandoned. Mr. Hairl thought no more about the wedge until its recovery last week after a period of almost 40 years. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Miss Stacia Gorman returned to her home in St. Louis Sunday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Geo. McGill. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Griffith and children left Sunday for Denver, Colo., where they will make their future home. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MISS ANNA LYNCH DEAD--Miss Anna Lynch, aged 22 years died at the home of her parents in Moberly Thursday, Nov 28, 1918, following a week's illness from pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lynch, who recently moved to Moberly from south of town. Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters and four brothers, viz: Mrs. Vada Pemberton, of Blanchard, Iowa; Mrs. Bettie Cleeton, Moberly and Mrs. Pearl Lockhart, Peoria, Ill.; Caleb Lynch, Higbee, Joshua and John Lynch of Camp Pike, Ark., and Gabriel Lynch, who is in the navy. She also leaves a half brother, C. H. Lynch, of Harrisonville. Deceased as a devout Christian and dutiful daughter and loving sister, and besides her immediate family is mourned by a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Bradley at Mt. Hebron, three miles south of Higbee, Saturday afternoon, where interment was made. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MRS. W. K. PALMATARY DEAD--Mrs. W. K. Palmatary, formerly of this vicinity, died at her home in Paris on the 2nd from influenza. The body was brought to Higbee Tuesday and interment made at New Hope, Howard county. Deceased was about 32 years old and is survived by two children. Her husband, it will be remembered, was killed in a mine accident at Huntsville early last year. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Comstock of south of town and was the oldest of eleven children and was the first to die. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereft. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MRS. PAT CARSON DEAD--Mrs. Eunice Carson, beloved wife of Patrick Carson, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Warford, in the south part of town, Monday night, December 2, from a short illness from pneumonia, following influenza. She is survived by her husband and two children, a daughter 2 years old and a baby boy aged 6 weeks, her parents, one brother and one sister. Interment was made at New Hope, Howard county. The bereaved have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--ELMER DENNIS DEAD--The community was greatly shocked when word came to town late Wednesday that Elmer Dennis, a highly respected farmer, and one of the best of men and citizens, had died at his home five miles south of town, death occurring from influenza, from which he suffered but a few days, at 5 o'clock that afternoon. He was 32 years old and is survived by his wife, three children, mother, three brothers and two sisters. Interment was made at 2 o'clock yesterday at Log Chapel. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MRS. JAS. PALMATARY DEAD--Mrs. Jas. Palmatary died at her ho me south of town Wednesday night, December 4, from influenza and pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hern, and was about 30 years of age. She is survived by two children. Her husband died early in the summer. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. W. K. Palmatary, who was buried Tuesday. Interment was made at New Hope yesterday. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--REED GRAVES DEAD--Reed Graves, a well known farmer residing near Burton died Sunday morning from pneumonia. He had been suffering from the flu, we understand, but thought it safe to get out, and drove to Fayette Saturday. Pneumonia developed on his return home and death followed a few hours later. He was about 40 years old and is survived by his wife. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MOTHER AND SON DEAD--Harry Scott, one of Burton's best known citizens, died at his home in that place Wednesday of influenza, after an illness of less than a week. He was about 30 years old and is survived by his wife. His mother, widow of the late James Scott, who had also been suffering from the disease, died Wednesday evening, her death following a few hours after that of Mr. Scott. She was about 70 years old. We could learn nothing as to the funeral or place of interment. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MRS. PAGE DENNIS DEAD--Mrs. Mary Ann Dennis, widow of the late Page Dennis, died at her home southeast of town Sunday from general debility, aged 77 years. She is survived by a step-son and daughter, John Dennis of this place and Mrs. Chas. Meredith of Shelby county, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Wm. Floyd. Interment was made at Mt. Hebron, south of town. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--MOTHER AND CHILD DIED--Mrs. Mary Gussie Barger, wife of Frank Barger and their little eight year old daughter, Gussie Lucile, died Sunday night at their country home east of town, both having influenza. Mrs. Barger was thirty-three years of age.--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--JAKE VINCENT DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vincent formerly of this place, will be pained to learn of the death of their son, Jake, which occurred at their home in Lafayette, Colo, on November 18, from influenza. He was 21 years old. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--The 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fainter died yesterday from influenza. Interment will be made today in the city cemetery. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--LYNCH-BLAISE--Mr. Roy Lynch and Miss Ruth Blaise both of Howard County were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Wednesday Dec 4, 1918, at the residence of Rev. E. M. Richmond of Moberly. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lynch of near Armstrong. He is an intelligent, energetic and prosperous young farmer and one who holds the esteem and respect of his many friends and acquaintances. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Blaise of near Higbee and is a lovable, intelligent and successful young school teacher whose loss as an educator will be keenly felt in school circles, she having taught in the public schools for the past seven years. She is a young lady who is and has been held in the highest esteem by her many friends and acquaintances for her sterling worth, excellent qualities and true womanly attainments. The bride and groom left immediately after the ceremony for a short trip to sweet Springs to visit the groom's sister. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Mrs. G. B. Baker and little son, Montana, left Monday for Waureka, Ok., after a visit of several weeks with Higbee relatives and friends. After the first of the year they will make their home in Oklahoma City where Mr. Baker has a good position with a big drug firm. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--THE LID ON TIGHTER THAN EVER--The public school did not open Monday, as was announced in the NEWS of last week, the flu being on the increase to such an extent that the Board of Health resided its order. At a meeting of the city council Monday night the lid was screwed down still tighter and then soldered by an order closing drug stores, the only places of business that had been allowed to remain open after six o'clock being ordered to close at that hour. Friday, 6 Dec., 1918, Vol 32, No 34--Emmett Dulaney this week installed an electric sausage and bone grinder in his meat market, and in speaking of its merits, W. A. Seymour, known far and wide as "Sicky," said it could run so fast it could take all taste out of meat, and that it could make red sausage out of ears. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--FORMER COUNTY OFFICIALS TO COLORADO--Aubrey Marshall and wife and Hugh Hinton and wife with their children left Monday for Las Animas, Colorado, where they will make their homes. All of these are good substantial citizens of Moberly and native Randolph countians and there will be something distinctly lacking when they have gone from among us. Mr. Marshall has been circuit clerk for the past two terms and has been an acceptable and efficient incumbent of this office. Mr. Hinton also has served as a county official as recorder. For some time past he has been in the insurance business here as a partner with E. B. Talbot. We can't help but think that leaving so many good friends and such a good town behind them that instead of living in Las Animas, they will only sojourn there for awhile and then return to abide in Randolph county.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--A LETTER FROM EDMUND BURKE--"Edmund Burke writes us from San Francisco, under date of Nov. 20: "I have just received a copy of the Higbee News, the first one in two or three months and I noticed that the address to which it was sent was the same as the one I sent you when I first arrived on this station. No doubt it is due to my neglect to notify you of my change of address that I have not been receiving the paper regularly. "I want to assure you that I was very glad to receive the copy that came today, and that I read every line of it diligently. I was especially interested in the account of the way Higbee celebrated the signing of the armistice terms. Higbee well deserves to be congratulated on her display of patriotism. It seems that she showed her patriotism not only by cheering and parades, but also in a more substantial way, that is, by contributing so liberally to the United War Work Fund. I feel sure that every one of Higbee's sons in uniform is proud of the record the people at home made by oversubscribing her quota in less than an hour. "At present I am detailed in the Battalion Office. So until notified of another change of address, send the paper to me Battalion Office, U. S. N. T. S., San Francisco, Cal. "With kindest regards and best wishes to you and all my other friends at home, I am, etc." Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--J. C. ELGIN DEAD--Joseph C. Elgin, for forty years one of Higbee's best known citizens, and who moved to Rocheport two years ago where he made his home with a sister, died at that place Tuesday, following an illness of two days from influenza. Interment was made Wednesday at Fayette. Mr. Elgin was born and reared in Howard county and moved to Higbee in about 1880, where he resided until two years ago. He was about 78 years of age and is survived by one brother and three sisters. He was a member of the Baptist church at this place, with which he united some ten years ago. He had many warm friends in Higbee who were pained to hear of his death. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--MISS SALLIE MARTIN DEAD--Miss Sallie Martin, one of Renick's best known and most highly respected residents, died at her home in that place on the 22nd, following a short illness. She was 64 years of age, and is survived by one brother, Columbus Martin. She was aunt of Mrs. Nellie Long of this place, who attended the funeral Saturday, interment being made in the Oliver cemetery near Renick. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Aubrey Bradley arrived home from Camp Funston Thursday of last week to remain, being among the first to be discharged. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Richard Patterson is at home from Camp Funston for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Tyre Patterson. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Miller of Moberly are the proud parents of a son, born on the 25th. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Little Miss Ted Seibert returned Tuesday to her home in Paris after a short visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turner. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Wm. Whitmore, who has been suffering from a cancer on his face for some time, went to Kansas City Monday to consult a specialist, accompanied by his son, James. He returned the next day. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Mrs. Will Harlow was called to Albia, Ia., Monday by the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary Seedon, which occurred at her home in that city that day from pneumonia following influenza. She is survived by her husband and five small children. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Carl Subert, employed as a blacksmith' s helper in the Wabash shops at Moberly, was killed in the yards at that place Friday morning of last week. Not noticing the close proximity of a switch engine, he started across the track between two cars, when he was caught between the drawheads and almost instantly killed. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY--The flu lid, so far as the public school is concerned, has been removed and school will reopen Monday. The Board of Health will meet with the city council Monday night, when the question of lifting the ban entirely will be taken up. The Board of Health should not be criticized too severely for lifting the influenza ban as it applied to the public school, as there were reasons that need not be gone into here, that made the opening of school imperative. Inasmuch as the disease is now covering the community like the dew, almost every family being affected, the opening of school need not necessarily spread the disease further. While the school will be reopened, no parent need send his children unless he so desires. If those who have the disease will stay at home--as we learn they will be made to do from now on--and others will report all suspicious cases to the Board of Health, we can't see that the opening of school need cause any serious alarm. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--MRS. J. W. LYNCH DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. J. W. Lynch, who moved to Moberly several months ago, will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in that city at 7:00 p.m. yesterday. Interment, we presume, will be made at New Hope Howard county, near her old home. A more extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Tyre Burton was here Monday from near Fayette on his way to Moberly where he will work in the circuit clerk's office until the first of the year, when he will move to Fayette to begin his duties as deputy circuit clerk and recorder under John Morrison Dougherty. The latter couldn't possibly have found a more capable or courteous deputy and Tyre couldn't have found a better boss. They will make a team that will keep the office work right up to the minute. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Higbee congratulated itself too soon on escaping the "flu," as the town is now full of it, as well as the surrounding country, most of the cases having developed within the past week. In several instances whole families are down with it. So far, however, no alarming cases are reported, and if people will only be careful and not get out too soon--the thing that has killed 75 per cent of those who have died from the disease--few fatalities are likely to result. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Wm Wainright, who recently had his left eye injured by a piece of sulfur, and who went to St. Louis several weeks ago for treatment, returned Saturday. The eye was so badly injured that it could not be saved and had to be removed. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Ed Hawkins is sporting a new Hupmobile, purchased last week. He traded in his old car. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--EDDIE PITNEY KILLED IN FRANCE--Mr. and Mrs. George Pitney received a message Friday of last week from the War Department conveying the sad news that their son, Eddie, who sailed for France some six months or more ago, had been killed in action on October 26. So far as we know, Eddie is the first Higbee's young men to be killed in action. He was a whole souled, generous hearted young man and his death, which came gloriously as he battled for the right and that all men everywhere might be made free, has cast a gloom over the entire community and the sympathy of all goes out to his bereaved parents. Besides the latter, he is survived by two brothers and six sisters. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--WALTER ARNY WOUNDED--A letter from Walter Arney, who is in France, to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Arney, received this week, informed her that he was injured in action during the latter part of October, being shot in the leg, and that he would probably not be able to be out of the hospital for four months, from which it is inferred that the injury is a very serious one. He also stated that he was fighting not far from Eddie Pitney, official notice of whose death was received Friday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Pitney, and that he saw him fall, but as he himself was shot about the same time, he could not learn the extent of Pitney's injuries. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--A LETTER FROM SHELT LESSLEY--Hence Burton received a letter this week, under date of October 31, from his nephew, Shelton Lessley, who has been running a locomotive in France for the past year, from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Just received a letter from you, also my Fireman's card. Sure was glad to get it. I just go tin from a 7-days' trip. I went with a bunch of new engines. We had seven coupled together and a crew on each one. We went about 750 miles down in Southern France. Some saw beautiful country and had a good trip. Got $2 a day for expenses while gone. We dead-headed home. The weather is so much nicer down there than here, so much warmer. I have plenty of warm clothes, and really have more than I can take care of. Had a letter from Hezzie last week. Said he was going to the front soon. We have plenty to eat, but it isn't like being at home. I guess you know what army cooking is like. We have stew and potatoes almost every meal and lots of beans, and hot cakes and syrup two or three times a week. Some times we have biscuits. There are about 600 men eating at our kitchen, so you know what a job it is to cook for them. We can eat at any hour of the day or night on account of working at all hours. We have meal tickets and they punch them every time we eat. We get a service stripe every six months for foreign service. They are gold braid worn on the left sleeve. Wound stripes are worn on the right sleeve. Think from the looks of the papers I may get home next year. I certainly hope so. I have plenty of France and army life. I don't think any one can run me away from Slater when I get back. I go out on my regular run tomorrow." Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Rufus Boyd, who has a position as traveling salesman with a large St. Louis wholesale house making ladies' ready-to-wear garments, and who makes his headquarters in Shreveport, La., came home Monday for a visit with his wife and baby and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd. His many friends will be glad to learn that he is making good and that he is in love with his work. He will return to St. Louis Sunday, remaining in the house until the first of the year, and will be accompanied by Mrs. Boyd, where they will make their home, for a time, at least. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--S. E. Graves, one of the county' best known men, died at his home in Clifton Hill, Sunday, from apoplexy. He was 56 years of age and is survived by his wife. Mr. Graves, who was one of the best printers in the state, had edited papers at Pilot Grove, Martinsburg and Blackwater. He established the Clifton Hill Rustler nineteen years ago, but retired four years ago on account of ill health. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--John Blakely received a letter Wednesday from his brother, Elbert, who is in France, informing him that he had been severely gassed and was in a base hospital slowly recovering. Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Wilson District Over the Top--Howard county school district No 9 known as the Wilson district, went over the top in UWW drive, contributing $35, or $5 more than its quota. The names of the contributors follow: Willard EDWARDS, $5.00 C. T. HARGIS, $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ATKINS, $2.00, Miss Vertie ATKINS, $1.00 Raymond ATKINS $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. John MEAD, $2.00 Odis MEAD, $1.00 Mrs. Hattie QUICK $0.50 Mr. and Mrs. Jessie COMSTOCK, $2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Dave COMSTOCK, $1.00 Jessie COMSTOCK, $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. W. E. REYNOLDS, $2.50 Mr. and Mrs. Joe PERKINS, $2.00 J. T. REYNOLDS, $2.00 Miss Eva HAYDEN, $1.00 Mrs. J. A. ADLER, $1.00 Mrs. M. E. WILLIAMS, $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Pete SCHAWO, $2.00 Ernest SCHAWO, $2.00 Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--HOLTZCLAW POSSUM COLLEGE CONTRIBUTORS--The following are the contributors to the U. W. W. fund in Howard County school district No. 10, known as Possum College. With a quota of $50, it subscribed $108.80. Thos. HOLTZCLAW, $5.00 A. M. KIRBY, $5.00 W. T. WARFORD, $5.00 Aleck WARFORD, $4.00 John DEBEL, $5.00 W. P. WEBB, $5.00 M. B. KIRBY, $5.00 John F. DORMAN, $5.00 Wm. WARFORD, $5.00 John TUCKER, $5.00 R. S. NOEL, $5.00 A. L. WARFORD, $5.00 John R. SUMPTER, $5.00 W. R. TUCKER, $5.00 Jas. WARFORD, $5.00 Luther WARFORD, $5.00 Mrs. W. C. SHOOK, $5.00 Orvil FOWLER, $2.50 Ernest ANCILL, $1.00 Mrs. N. J. FOWLER, $1.00 James COMSTOCK, $2.00 J. B. FOLEY, $1.00 James SUMPTER, $2.00 Wood WARFORD, $1.00 Mrs. J. W. BUCKLEY, $1.00 Cora BUCKLEY, $1.00 Mrs. John KIRBY, $1.00 Curl PITNEY, $2.00 Clarence BUCKLEY, $1.00 Aubrey KIRBY, $1.00 J. W. BUCKLEY, $1.00 Ernest FOLEY, $0.65 Louis WARFORD, $0.50 Turner WARFORD, $0.50 Estill WARFORD, $0.30 Twenty-five cents each: Rufus WARFORD, Robert WARFORD, Ralph WARFORD, Pauline WARFORD, James WARFORD, Ivagene WARFORD, Hazel WARFORD, Rena KIRBY, Ruby HOLTZCLAW, Roena HOLTZCLAW, James HOLTZCLAW, Lowela KIRBY, Carl KIRBY, Virgil KIRBY. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

DAN RICE, $1.00 MARVIN HUDSON, $1.00 ARTHUR HUDSON, $1.00 JAS. RICE, $5.00 JOHN DEBOLDER, $5.00 PETE MORRIS, $5.00 EDDIE ROBERTS, $1.00 THOS. LONGDON, $1.00 M. B. TABOR, $5.00 CHAS. DEARING, $10.00 DEWEY GOIN, $3.00 JOHN GOIN, $3.00 M. SEBASTIAN, $2.00 J. B. ADAMS, $2.00 E. A. SWEENEY, $2.00 EDGAR NOBLE, $3.00 JAS. WARFORD, $2.00 JUSTUS DEARING, $2.00 HENRY FAINTER, $2.00 H. C. BOYD, $2.00 BROWN JOHNSON, $2.00 RAY BROOKS, $2.50 T. D. WILLIAMS, $2.50 ISAAC JONES, $1.50 LESTER BRAY, $1.50 TOM ZANOLLA, $1.00 WM. HARVEY, $1.00 A. T. NOBLE, $1.00 ALBERT SNODDY, $1.00 RAY JONES, $1.00 JOHN ADAMS, $1.00 CAL ROBB, $1.00 GRANVILLE OLIVER, $1.00 THOS. REED, $1.00 CLYDE REED, $1.00 WM. MOONEY, $1.00 JAS. SHAFER, $1.00 HUH SMITH, $1.00 JOHN WRIGHT, $1.00 BOONE HAWSLER, $1.00 JOHN HUDSON, $1.00 A. E. HUMPHREY, $1.00 LON SMITH, $1.00 J. N. GARVER, $1.00 JAS. RODNEY, $1.00 WM. PENNY, $5.00 NICK LONGO, $5.00 TONY CRUSE, $2.00 JAS. DAVIS, $1.00 THOS. FORSYTHE, $1.00 TOM R. BURTON, $1.00 THOS. MCVAY, $1.00 CHRISTIAN SEBASTIAN, $.00 JOHN LEE, $1.00 HOBART RICHARDSON, $1.00 ORVILLE RICHARDSON, $1.00 DAN JONES, $1.00 FRANK DAVIS, $1.00 JAS. PALFREY, $1.00 FRANK HEATHMAN, $1.00 ERNEST TRUBY, $1.00 FLOYD BURRUS, $1.00 ED BRADLEY, $1.00 WM. LITTLE, $1.00 Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--ROY NORMAN MARRIED--Roy Norman, brother of Mrs. Mable Cain, formerly of this place, and quite well known here where he resided for about a year, was married in Toronto, Canada, on October 2, to Miss May Garrow of that city. His host of friends join the NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Mr. Norman has been in Canada since enlisting as an aviator in the Canadian air service about 1 year ago. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--A LETTER FROM BRYAN SWETNAM--Miss Susie Kirby received a letter last week from Bryan Swetnam, who is in France, under date of Sept, 19, from which we take the following: "Will answer your two welcome letters of July 31 an d August 19, which I received a few days ago. Was more than glad to hear from you and that everybody was well. I have a cold at present, but it is better than it was a few days ago. You know I am always doing something about 7:30. If not driving, I am sitting around with the boys telling stories or arguing about something. No I am not in love with a French girl yet and hardly think I will be anyways soon. Have been driving the past few days and pretty busy. Got a bunch of mail the last week and will have to spend the day tomorrow writing. I am driving a car now at headquarters and like my work just fine. I have driven to a good many different places, so you see I have some idea of French customs. They sure have some nice beds at the hotels. I have stopped at quite a number of them and they are all the same. All the beds have big feather beds on them, so you see why I like to sleep in them. Guess I will get my service stripe about the first of October. It seems like a long time since we came across the briny deep. I am not any ways close to the 35th or 89th divisions. If I see any of the boys I know, though I do not think they are any ways close. We are going to have victory some day before long and then I am coming back to the USA, and when I do, I am going to have one swell time for a month without any revelle or retreat, and not even answer roll call. Won't that be swell? Had a letter from Carl Duncan the other day. He is well and getting along just fine. Have received several letters from him this summer. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--A NOBLE WOMAN GONE TO HER REWARD--Mrs. H. C. Haley died at her residence 4 miles southwest of Huntsville Sunday, November 17, 1918. She was 70 years, 4 months and 11 days old. She was the daughter of Shelton Rutherford, deceased, and Francis Rutherford, who survives. She also leaves her husband and seven children, 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A daughter Frances, died in early childhood. The children are, Mrs. S. C. Wisdom and Jas. Haley of Moberly; S. L., W. T,.T. C. and Obe Haley of Huntsville, and Mrs. B. C. Wilson of near Higbee. She was a woman of indomitable energy and domestic in her nature, and withal she was a congenial and happy disposition, devoted to her family, kind to her neighbors and ever stood for the high ideals of life. One of the sweetest attributes of her life was her Christian character, loyal devotion to her church. She was a consistent and faithful member of the Christian church, having joined the Christian church near Antioch, near Milton when but 13 years of age. For the past 25 years she had held her membership at Providence church, near Huntsville. She and her now venerable companion, in the true spirit of martial devotion cast their bark upon the turbulent waters of life's sea and with brave hearts faced the storm tossed billows undaunted and unafraid. In the long voyage of 57 years they were doubtless tempest tossed but were never discouraged or dismayed. She has met the last final issue of the inevitable summons with the same brave and true spirit that always characterized her. The devoted husband and family attended the last trying ordeal of her painful illness with assiduous and tender care, but all to no avail. Her race upon earth had been nobly and bravely won. She leaves to the heritage of her children the memories of the brave battles she fought and the victories she won. In the years to come they will stand forth as a beacon light when the adverse gales of life pressed down upon them. The funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. R. H. Tanksley, pastor of the Christian church at Moberly. Interment was at Huntsville cemetery. Her five sons and a grandson were pallbearers. Peace to her ashes. ONE WHO KNEW HER. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS FORBIDDEN--Several new cases of influenza having developed in the past few days, eight cases having been reported up to yesterday, the Board of Health held a special meeting with the city council at the city hall yesterday evening at 5 o'clock, when the lid was put on all public gatherings, notice of which can be seen in this issue. Mayor Thomason also has something to say that should be of interest, and it is hoped all will give heed to his request. As he states, it is foolishness to close all business houses and prohibit all meetings if those who have the disease in their homes are allowed to roam the streets at will. It is to be hoped that the Board of Health will make an example of all such, should there be any. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--DIED AT CAMP DODGE--Beverly Proctor, one of Randolph county's colored soldiers, whose home was near Yates, died at Camp Dodge, Ia., Monday, and the body shipped home for burial Wednesday. Consumption, we learn, was given as the cause of death. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--KILLED AT MINE AT HUNTSVILLE--Jerry Miles of Huntsville was killed in a mine at that place Wednesday afternoon by a fall or rock. His son, who was working with him, was also caught under the fall, and it was thought he was fatally hurt. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, who recently moved to New Baden, Ill., will regret to hear of the serious illness of their little son, A. B., who is suffering from pneumonia. When last heard from he was little, if any, better. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Williams and children of Burton, have moved to Fayette and Dr. Williams will have an office in the Talbot and Givens building at once. Dr. Williams is a splendid physician and Fayette welcomes him and his family--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--W. H. Magruder of the Sharon neighborhood, has decided to quit farming on account of poor health, and will sell a big lot of personal property at the farm on the 25th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Magruder is undecided as to what he will do, but will likely go West. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--NEW SCHOOL TEACHERS--At a meeting of the school board Friday night of last week, Misses Gladys Andrews and Lena Hudson were employed as teachers to fill vacancies caused by the resignations of Mrs. Keen Johnson and Mrs. C. A. Collman. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--DR. T. C. BROWN DEAD--Dr. T. C. Brown, who located here twelve years ago for the practice of dentistry, and who went to Clarence after a stay in Higbee of about a year, died at his home in that city Friday of last week of influenza. He had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--A LETTER FROM JOHN W. COOK--Mrs. G. W. Cook of this place received a letter last week from her son, John, under date of October 13: "Dear Mother: This is Sunday afternoon and I am feeling fine. Having my wounds dressed twice a day now. It is sure funny how my back is split open and doesn't hurt. The bullet only went in the flesh. Didn't hit any bones. Went in just behind my shoulder blade, straight down my back about three inches, and it is about six inches from where it went in to where they cut it out. I am getting along just fine. We got good news today. Papers say Germany has accepted President Wilson's terms. Everybody has a long smile today. If it is true, we will all be home soon. I haven't heard from my company yet, but there was a lot gassed and wounded. Well, we are all ready to come. Had all the war we want. I sure saw some sights, and there was some fighting. I walked over a great bunch of Germans. They were sure thick in some places. We got beer out of dugouts and lots of good eats--canned stuff. Well is it supper time. Will write soon again." Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--R. S. SUMPTER DEAD--R. S. Sumpter, son of Mrs. Nettie Sumpter, who moved from the Fairview neighborhood to Moberly the latter part of October, died at his ho me in that place, Sunday night from typhoid, following influenza. He was 21 years of age and is survived by his mother and three brothers. Interment was made at Fairview by the side of his father, who died about a year ago. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--Mrs. B. F. Kirby received a letter from her brother, Joe Linsey Comstock, of Kansas City, Saturday, saying his wife had died during the night. It is presumed she died from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, as Mrs. Kirby had received a letter from her brother a few days before saying that she and their little daughter were improving from an attack of influenza. Burial was made in Ottawa, Kan. Mrs. Comstock was formerly Hazel O'Conner of Ottawa, and was married to Mr. Comstock about three years ago. She was 23 years of age and is survived by her husband and baby daughter. Mrs. Comstock and baby visited Mrs. Kirby about three weeks ago. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--W. L. Rennolds of Moberly, who is suffering from a cancer on his face, and who went to Kansas City Wednesday of last week, accompanied by his brother, G. R. Rennolds, to consult a specialist, returned next day, as nothing could be done for him. Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--A MOBERLY SHOOTING--A quarrel, the origin of which has not been definitely ascertained, resulted Friday evening in the serious wounding of John Wilkerson, a Wabash brakeman, by a revolver in the hands of Henry Fosher, also a Wabash brakeman. The shooting occurred at about 7 o'clock, the wounded man falling or jumping through the glass in the front door of Eisenstein's store. Three shots were fired, each of which took effect, two in the chest and one in the abdomen. Wilkerson, however did not lose consciousness at first and talked composed to those who reached him first. As he was being removed to the hospital he became unconscious and his condition remains critical, though if no complications set up attending physicians say he has a chance to recover. Wilkerson made his way to the rear of the store after going through the door and was sitting on the edge of a table when found by Night Watchman Broaddus who entered the store immediately after the shooting. The altercation which culminated in the shooting, began in Mission billiard hall and continued as Focher and Wilkerson and his brother went out on the street. Wilkerson, witnesses say was very abusive and as Focher stopped strode up to him and hit him. The latter staggered back and drew his gun and the three shots were fired with scarcely interval between them. Focher says he believed Wilkerson was armed and that he acted in self defense. He made no effort to escape, handing his revolver to a friend on request and accompanying him started towards the police station but meeting Officers Noel and Frazier was taken into custody by them. Both men are well known among the railroad men and other citizens of the town, and the news of the unfortunate affair causes general regret. Both men formerly resided in Kentucky, but have been connected with the Wabash here for some years past. Mr. Focher was placed under $5,000 bond in Judge M. M. Marshall, before whom the preliminary hearing was held Saturday. He has engaged Hunter & Chamier to handle his case--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(My apology to the list. Part 1 should have read 22 Nov 1918) W. R. PATTRICK, $10.00 MRS. W. A. SEYMOUR, $1.00 MAY SPURLING, $5.00 W. C. SHOOK, $5.00 MRS. PETE WALKER, $5.00 MRS. LIZZIE REES, $5.00 MARY MOONEY, $5.00 J. D. THORNEY, $5.00 MRS. W. M. WHITMIRE, $5.00 GEORGE OLINGER, $5.00 DAVE DAVIS, $5.00 J. R. ROBB, $5.00 W. H. WHEELER, $5.00 MILES WILLIAMS, $2.00 E. J. TURNER, $2.00 WM. LILLY, $2.00 L. MCELHANEY, $2.00 W. T. BURTON, $5.00 J. N. CLEETON, $0.50 OREON LESSLY, $1.00 EMMETT DULANEY, $5.00 JOSH DUFFIELD, $1.00 J. W. MARSHALL, $5.00 BOTTOMS HDW. CO, $5.00 D. S. HARE, $5.00 GEORGE PAGE, $3.00 RAKE WINN, $5.00 JOHN WILLIAMS, $1.00 F. M. TYMONY, $5.00 HARVEY ROBB, $1.00 CLAYTON SMITH, $5.00 MILLER ROBB, $2.00 ROBERT GRUBER SR. $10.00 TRAVIS MAGRUDER, $2.50 A. PHILLIPH, $1.00 ALLEN ?ARRIS, $1.25 J. S. GRAVES, $1.00 C. REED, $5.00 N. A. WYTCHLERLY, $0.50 NAT. BARIZZI, $3.00 E. M. WHITMORE, $5.00 M. MURPHY, $10.00 OTT SMILEY, $1.00 ROY B. HITT, $2.50 T. J. COOPER, $5.00 E. E. CRAWFORD, $1.10 LULU MURPHY, $2.00 W. A. HITT, $5.00 J. T. JOHNSON, $1.00 MRS. B. F. ANDREWS, $5.00 B. F. ANDREWS, $10.00 GLADYS B. ANDREWS, $5.00 FRED ROBB, $2.00 W. C. SHOOK, $5.00 CHARLES FRISK, $1.00 JINKS WILLIAMS, $2.50 CHAS TURPIN, $5.00 GEORGE ORTON JR, $5.00 FRANK COONS, $1.00 GEO. H. ORTON, $5.00 G. W. PITNEY, $5.00 ROY ORTON, $10.00 JOHN WARFORD, $2.50 JOHN MURE, $2.00 ALFERD HAYDEN, $2.00 ALFERD ROY MURE, $2.00 JOHN S. LUSBY, $1.00 WALTER ARNEY, $2.50 GEO. MCGILL JR, $2.00 GEO. PITSFORD, $1.00 ARVIL BLANSETT, $1.00 J. A. MOFFIT, $1.00 ADAM GOETT, $1.00 E. O. BUCKLEY, $2.50 W. A. SEYMOUR, $1.00 O. L. DORMAN, $2.50 HIRAM WEBSTER, $5.00 ROBERT LAROGO, $1.00 AREE FUHRMAN, $2.00 LUKE SHARP, $3.00 WILL CRAWFORD, $5.00 CARL SHARP, $3.00 T. B. ROBB, $1.00 T. W. WOODS, $0.50 WILL SHORT, $1.00 EDGAR GILES, $2.00 CHAS KIRBY, $5.00 ERNEST ROBERTS, $2.00 J. CRAWFORD, $2.50 JNO. PALFREY, $2.00 E. K. CHAPMAN, $1.00 FRED BRADLEY, $5.00 J. T. ?EWIS, $1.00 W. H. KUHN, $2.50 BUD GOIN, $5.00 O. ROBB, $2.50 HENRY ORTON, $1.00 JNO. JENKINS, $1.00 ALF. TOWLES, $1.00 ERNEST HARRIS, $10.00 DAVE KELSO, $4.00 WILL COMPTON, $5.00 JOHN LILLY, $2.00 W. A. SUNDERLAND, $1.00 ROY COMPTON, $2.00 JAMES BALLENTINE, $1.00 J. E. LAIGHT, $5.00 DAVIE WILLIAMS, $5.00 ROBERT KELSO, $5.00 E. B. FUHRMAN, $1.00 WM. KELSO, $2.50 JAMES BALLENTINE, $4.00 ROBERT WILLIAMS, $4.00 MORGAN WILLIAMS, $1.00 DAVE JENKINS, $4.00 ROY B. DENNIS, $4.00 JOE W. BURTON, $4.00 TOM JENKINS, $5.00 I. J. EMBREE, $4.00 JAMES W. WARFORD, $2.50 GEO. SHARP, $2.50 BEN T. WARFORD, $2.50 G. W. PITNEY, $5.00 ARTHUR ROBERTS JR, $5.00 RAYMOND JENKINS, $2.00 JNO. A. LILLY, $2.50 GEO. M. LILLY, $1.00 S. S. KETCHUM, $2.00 CHARLES LONGDON, $1.00 ARTHUR ROBERTS, $5.00 J. W. PROCTOR, $2.00 C. W. DURNILL, $1.00 ROY HAYDEN, $2.50 GEO. E. WRIGHT, $2.50 H. W. BURTON, $5.00 FRANCIS NEWMAN, $1.00 J. E. WALTON, $5.00 THOS PITNEY, $5.00 ALBERT ROBB, $5.00 JOHN B. WARE, $5.00 GROVER ATKINS, $5.00 GEORGE B. WALTON, $5.00 JOE PALFREY, $2.00 JOE PROCTOR, $2.00 M. T. STEVENSON, $1.00 DAVID EVANS, $1.00 ALONZO ROBB, $1.00 RICHARD GRIFFITH, $2.50 PET FREGNOGO, $1.00 LEE WRIGHT, JR, $2.00 W. H. SHAFER, $2.00 WALTER DAVID, $2.00 HARRY CAMPBELL, $1.00 TONY MARIETTA, $1.00 THOS. J. EVANS, $1.00 EMMETT L. DENNIS, $3.00 J. B. TERRILL, $1.00 CLEVE SWEEZOR, $1.00 WM. LONGDON, SR, $3.00 A. E. ROBB, $1.00 SAM A. SMITH, $1.00 CHAS. SMITH, $1.00 BERNARD KIRBY, $5.00 W. D. LLOYD, $2.00 SAM ?EVINS, $1.00 DAN ROBB, $1.00 R. R. WALTON, $5.00 J. W. SHAFER, $2.00 CHAS. ROBERTS, $1.00 JOHN WALTON, $5.00 ALBERT BLANSETT, $2.00 JOHN JOOSTEN, $3.00 JOE TONLONTTI, $1.00 GRONT GUERRI, $2.00 SEXTO COPPI, $2.00 ED LODILEUJH, $3.00 JEAN DENT, $3.00 LEAL COPPI, $3.00 PETE CASSETTI, $1.00 MIKE MERIETTA, $3.00 JOE COLO, $3.00 LOUIS COLO, $5.00 PETE BALLENTINE, $1.00 FRED FRAULINI, $1.00 VICTOR DEDSBOURN, $1.00 JOHN C. WILSON, $1.00 ED CORSUNI, $1.00 LOUIS BONUGGE, $1.00 JOE KEMMIS, $2.00 JOE ROSELLI, $1.00 WESLEY HENDERSON, $1.00 JOHN MACHETTA, $2.50 PETE MACHETTA, $2.50 JOE CORTESE, $1.00 WM. LEE, $1.00 FOREST LEE, $1.00 SEVERENE FRAULNI, $1.00 MIKE BURLO, $1.00 JOE BALLENTINE, $1.00 A. FRAULINI, $1.00 ANDREW ZANOTTI, $1.00 JNO. ZENBILE, $1.00 JOE COPPI, $1.00 BATISTE DONATI, $1.00 VALENTINE COPPI, $1.00 FELIX BATELLO, $1.00 LOUIS WILLIAMS, $1.00 GLEN WILLIAMS, $1.00 OLIE FAINTER, $1.00 GUS MORTON, $1.00 JAS. RANKIN, $5.00 LOUIS DEPRIE, $1.00 JOE LOWES, $3.00 Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's notes: The following is a HUGE list of contributors to the UWWF, and reads pretty much like a directory of who was living in Higbee and the surrounding area in 1918. For that reason, I have copied it in it's entirety.) Friday, 22 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 32--HIGBEE AGAIN GOES OVER THE TOP--Asked to Give $783.55 to the United War Work Fund, Digs Up$1,533.55--When it comes to backing up the boys, "over there," old Higbee doesn't take a back seat for any town on the map, big or little, but is right on the dot and then some. So far as we have been able to observe, she has been the first every time yet in the four liberty loans, the Red Cross, YMCA and Salvation Army drives to report her quota raised. That the citizens of old Higbee and vicinity are better givers than they are investors is proven by the fact that while they doubled the quota in the second and third loan drives, and went beyond the quota several thousand dollars in the first and fourth loan campaigns, they have always doubled, trebled, and in one instance quadrupled the amount they were asked to give. And they did it without a great deal of solicitation. The men in the mines did their full share in all of the money raising efforts as they have in the production of coal, thereby keeping the wheels turning, the employees of the Walton mine coming across with $311.50, and those of the Northern Central with $189.00. Below will be found a list of all contributors as handed us by Ernest Bryant, who had the campaign in charge. If any names have been left out it was wholly unintentional and if you will report same to Mr. Bryant or the News they will appear next week. Below will also be found the quota of the several school districts under Mr. Bryant's charge and the amount raised by each. J. T. BOWEN, $5.00 J. A. BARNETT, $20.00 A. L. CAVE, $5.00 ELERD BAKER, $5.00 H. SCOTT WELCH, $5.00 A. F. & A. M., $25.00 A. B. SPICER, $5.00 T. B. MAGRUDER, $5.00 G. N. ROBB, $1.00 GEO. EGLY, $5.00 MORRIS MAJOR, $5.00 B. F. KIRBY, $5.00 C. J. STARKEY, $5.00 G. R. RENNOLDS, $20.00 CHAS. HON, $20.00 C. A. O'DELL, $20.00 E. E. NEWMAN, $20.00 MRS. W. R. PATTRICK, $25.00 LOUISE LOWERY, $20.00 EVAN JONES, $20.00 ERNEST BRYAN $20.00 J. E. SMITH $20.00 W. W. BRUNDEGE, $10.00 JNO. RACE, $10.00 FRED RACE, $10.00 G. A. LAMBIER, $10.00 WISDOM BURTON, $10.00 C. L. FELAND, $10.00 MEDLY BURTON, $10.00 MRS. J. S. RULE, $10.00 ELIZABETH BESGROVE, $10.00 MRS. W. F. JONES, $10.00 FRED LAIGHT, $10.00 JOHN MILLER, $10.00 MRS. JOHN RANKIN, $10.00 MRS. J. T. RANDOLPH, $10.00 WM. CHAPMAN, $5.00 M. T. GRIFFITHS, $5.00 J. Q. WHITMORE, $5.00 T. C. WALTON, $5.00 JAS. BARRON, $5.00 S. E. MARRS, $5.00 JACK ROCKETT, $5.00 JAS. WHITMORE, $5.00 MRS. JOHN EGLY, $5.00 RAY HOLTZCLAW, $5.00 W. R. COMPTON, $5.00 JOE BRADLEY, $5.00 MRS. MEDLY BURTON, $5.00 HIRAM WEBSTER, $5.00 C. F. BURKHALTER, $10.00 F. C. BOTTOMS, $10.00 R. A. REYNOLDS, $10.00 E. LITTLE, $5.00 CUTE PITNEY, $5.00 TOM GILES, $5.00 WAYLAND PATTERSON, $5.00 W. C. T. U. $5.00 JOE HACKWARD, $2.50 MRS. JASPER ROBERTS, $2.50 EUGENE DOUGHERTY, $2.50 MRS. ELERD BAKER, $2.50 MRS. G. M. NICHOLS, $5.00 EDNA STEVENSON, $2.50 D. W. CHANEY, $5.00 J. W. DENNIS, $5.00 BELLE MURPHY, $5.00 MRS. JAMES RICHARDS, $2.50 J. F. CALDWELL, $2.50 BERT HUGHES, $2.50 BERNA V. DAVIS, $2.50 G. D. WRIGHT, $2.50 TYRE HARRIS, $2.50 D. W. BOWEN, $2.50 DORA SPERRY, $2.50 MARY E. FULLINGTON, $2.50 J. M. SHAFER, $2.50 G. W. LESSLY, $2.00 BURL WALKER, $1.00 MRS. R. W. COMPTON, $1.00 THOS. OSBORNE, $1.00 MAMIE WILKINSON, $1.00 ELIZABETH MURE, $1.00 MRS. M. O. FOWLER, $1.00 W. A. DOUGHERTY, $1.00 M. O. FOWLER, $1.00 MRS. TOM JOHNSON, $1.00 MOSE BLANSETT, $1.00 MRS. J. C. HOWELL, $1.00 NORA CHESSER, $1.50 MAT BUNTON, $1.00 S. A. WHITMORE, $1.00 M. E. DENNIS, $1.00 J. M. HUDSON, $5.00 MRS. LUKE SHARP, $1.00 GEORGE PURDY, $1.00 MRS. D. W. MAGRUDER, $1.00 WM. LAMBIER, $10.00 MRS. BLANCHE LAMBIER, $10.00 G. M. NICHOLS, $20.00 DR. T. H. WALTON, $20.00 JOHN RANKIN, $20.00 W. S. HADEN, $20.00 T. H. DINWIDDIE, $20.00 BEN WRIGHT, $20.00 J. P. DUMONT, $20.00 R. G. DUNCAN, $20.00 MARY BURKE, $20.00 WM LONGDON JR, $5.00 MRS. THOS JONES, $5.00 J. H. DURKEE, $5.00 T. C. WALTON, $5.00 ROBERT LAZENBY, $5.00 IRA KIRBY, $5.00 E. D. HAWKINS, $5.00 JOHN LITTLE, $5.00 J. D. LAY, $5.00 LEE THOMASON, $5.00 MRS. ROBERT LAZENBY, $5.00 ARTHUR HOLTZCLAW, $5.00 ODON BOYD, $5.00 JOHN BLAKELY, $5.00 M. L. WARFORD, $5.00 ANTI BOOZE, $6.30 H. M. DINWIDDIE, $2.50 MRS. FLORENCE HUDSON, $2.50 W. F. JONES, $20.00 T. H. WALTON, $25.00 WALTON COAL CO., $100.00 MRS. ROBERT GRUBER, $10.00 MRS. C. F. BURKHALTER, $10.00 H. L. THOMPSON, $10.00 WALES CAMPBELL, $10.00 W. T. BURTON, $5.00 CLEETONS STORE, $5.00 (continued next email) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I am looking for any information on the family of Owen Elliott who died in 1880. I've found him in the 1870 census but would like any other information. His oldest(?) daughter listed as JoeA.(Joann) is my great-grandmother and married a Joseph Toombs - also of Randolph Co. They later moved to Kansas City sometime after the 1880 census and I believe before or around 1880. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jerry Toombs

Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Higbee, despite the cold rain, went crazy Thursday of last week over the fake news that Germany had signed the armistice terms and that fighting had ceased, and celebrated prematurely along with other live towns and cities of the country. All kinds of noise producers were used, except automobiles with cut-outs open, and they would have been in evidence had it not bee for the mud. Shotguns and pistols were fired all over town, the main demonstration being around flag pole. Shots from some of the guns broke the electric light globe at the top of the flag pole and a window in the second story of Andrews & Burton's store. The flag, which had not been raised that day on account of the rain, was run up in spite of the gathering darkness and the rain while the crowd threw up their hats and cheered like mad, and then joined in singing "The Star Spangled Banner," "American," and "Keep the Home Fires Burning." The honor of having made the most noise went by common consent to the sons of T. J. Cooper and John Egly, who used a keg or two of powder firing a small cannon at the garage, every blast of which shook the whole town. When it was learned later that the good news was premature no one felt very much chagrined, for all realized the end of the war was practically at hand. Jack Little and several other republicans suggested that the occasion be let pass for a jubilation over Spencer's election in particular and the republican victory in general, to which no objection was made. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. B. F. Kirby received word this week of the serious wounding in France in September of her cousin, Walter Foster, of St. Louis, quite well known here. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--JOHN T. WAYLAND HONORED--Hon. John T. Wayland, of Kansas City, has been appointed by the Treasury Department as Director of War Savings for the Tenth Federal Reserve Bank District. This includes Nebraska Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, Northern New Mexico and Western Missouri. He is one of twelve directors in the United States and attended a conference held in Washington this week--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear little baby, Ruby Jewel. We also thank the little girls for the pretty flowers.--Asca Robb and family. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cruse, a daughter. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--A son was born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Houtz of Kansas City. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Friends and acquaintances of Marvin Carver, who left here for the West ten years ago, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred recently at his home in Butte, Montana, from influenza. He was a brother of Mrs. David Jenkins of this place. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Aska Robb on October 19th, died Saturday after a short illness. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. G. W. Cook received word last week that her son, John, who enlisted at Springfield, had been wounded severely in the right shoulder while taking part in a big drive in France on Sept. 29. He is now in a base hospital and is doing nicely. A letter received from him by Mrs. Cook this week stated that he would be able to be out in a short time. We shall print his letter next week, as well as one from a relative handed us by Miss Susie Kirby. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--A. C. Burton and H. C. Eubanks have a special notice in this issue of special interest to all hunters and trespassers, especially boys, for whom they intend to make it hot in the future. Boys with guns and dogs have scared the stock on the Eubanks farm half to death and have killed many chickens, while the same gang got after Mrs. Burton's turkeys killing one or more and chasing others to town where they were found later at the home of Mose Blansett. A hundred dollars fine and a few weeks in jail would put a stop to such anarchy. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--WARNING TO TRESSPASSERS--For the past week or two boys from town have been running wild over our farms without leave or license and with guns and dogs frightening stock and killing chickens and turkeys. This practice has got to stop, and stop at once. We shall shoot all dogs on sight and cause the immediate arrest of any and all trespassers, no matter who they may be. So if you are contemplating a stroll about our farms you had better first get permission. A. C. Burton, H. C. Eubanks. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The deepest sympathy of all of his old Higbee friends goes out to Albert Lewis of Rocheport, whose oldest son and daughter died from influenza week before last. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--J. H. Douglas, who was here Saturday from Rucker, informed us that the big celebration Higbee put on Thursday of last week over the report that the war had ended could be heard plainly at that place. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--We printed bills this week for Searcy White, who will see a lot of personal property at the D. W. Sweezor farm south of town on the 20th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. White will move to Moberly. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--W. L. Rennolds of Moberly, who has been suffering from cancer of the face for several months, and which has begun a rapid growth the past few weeks causing intense suffering, was taken to Kansas City Wednesday by his brother, G. R. Rennolds, of this place, to consult a specialist. They will also go to Savanna, Mo., for the same purpose and then go to Excelsior Springs for a short stay. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mrs. Belle Cole informs us that her son, Wirt Randolph, who has been living in Denver for several years, has moved to Kansas City, where he has charge of the engraving and printing department of the Jaccard Jewelry Co. Mr. Randolph took up engraving as a profession some eight or ten years ago, and it is with no little satisfaction, we judge, that he returns as manager of the department where he first began work. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seymour went to Sturgeon Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of their friend and old neighbor, Thos. Benson, who died at his home in that place on the 6th after an extended illness. Mr. Benson was 53 years old and is survived by his widow and five daughters. He had been postmaster for two years, and will likely be suceeded by his eldest daughter, the department having been petitioned to that effect. Mr. Seymour, who was postmaster at Sturgeon for sixteen years, ran the office the day of the funeral. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Sunday, Nov 3, being the 78th birthday anniversary of Mrs. J. E. Rucker, the event was fittingly celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Burke with a dinner fit for a king, and it is needless to say that all enjoyed the occasion thoroughly. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Spotts, of Clifton Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGlothin, of New Franklin, Mrs. W. L. Cave of Kansas City, and Walker and Joel Rucker. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz of Oil City met with quite a painful accident Wednesday morning when their car turned over on them. They were on their way to Higbee to spend the day with relatives, and when trying to avoid striking a big roll of junk wire, which had evidently fallen from some wagon, and which Mr. Houtz did not see until he was right at it, the car struck the wire and was thrown crosswise across the road and bottom side up. Mr. Houtz was caught under the car and had his left breast crushed quite painfully, his collar bone being broken. He also received a number of severe cuts and bruises, and was rendered unconscious for a time, but not long, as one of the car wheels was still revolving when he woke up. Mrs. Houtz was also quite painfully hurt, she having struck on her head, which all but dislocated her neck. Her left wrist was also thrown out of place, and she was otherwise bruised. The wind shield and top of the car were demolished, but the car was run to Salisbury where it was taken for repairs, by its own power. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambier and Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, who were called as soon as the accident happened, made a record run to Oil City, returning late in the evening leaving the injured parties doing nicely. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--COLLMAN-BOWEN--The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Rosamond Bowen, one of Higbee's most popular and capable young ladies, received the surprise of their life yesterday when she announced her marriage to Dr. C. O. Collmann, of George, Iowa, the happy event occurring at Cherokee, Iowa, on August 19, 1918, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. D. Jones, pastor of the Baptist church. She had intended going to Dallas, S. D., next week to join her husband, where he has a good practice, and not let the secret out until the day of her departure, but the Doctor, getting tired of keeping bachelor's hall in the newly furnished home awaiting his bride, came to Higbee after her yesterday, unexpectedly on her part when the secret had to be told. They left on the first train for Dallas, where they will make their future home. The marriage is the culmination of a romance originating at Kirksville, where they met for the first time two years ago, while students at the State Normal. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bowen and is one of Higbee' s refined and cultured young ladies who will be missed by a wide circle of friends. While we do not have the pleasure of knowing Dr. Collmann personally, he comes from one of the best families in his home town and has the reputation of being a thorough going gentleman. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--HIGBEE CELEBRATED--When the sun rose Monday morning it found everyone astir in Higbee and all celebrating the glorious news that the Hun had signed the armistice terms and that the war was over. The whistles blew long and loud and were helped out by every train pulling into town. The cannon at Egly & Cooper's garage was on the job as soon as the big flag was hoisted at sunrise and was fired at short intervals all day. Guns and pistols were also fired all over town to the surprise of great many, who had thought all the powder in the county wasted at the celebration Thursday of last week. The day was declared a holiday and every business place in town, with but two exceptions, was closed. The main celebration occurred in the afternoon, and considering the short time for any preparation, it was one that would have been a credit to any town in the state. At 1 o'clock the parade, headed by the Higbee Concert Band, or that part of it which is left, rather, started from the school ground, the school children, the Higbee Red Cross Chapter, the Boy Scouts and the citizens in general forming a procession some three blocks long, marched down town, turning west at the flag pole, south at Murphy's store, east at the residence of W. W. Brundege, and north at the residence of R. G. Duncan and back to the flag pole when the big flag, together with the service flag, bearing the word Higbee, and the number 92 and one gold star in its field of white, was flung to the breeze as the band played "The Star Spangled Banner", and the crowd cheered like mad. After prayer by T. D. Williams the crowd, led by the Four-Minute Singers, sang "America" after which the speaker of the day, D. R. Frampton of Moberly was introduced. Considering the fact that he makes no pretense of being a speaker and that he quite his work to come to Higbee and had no time to make any preparation for any kind of a speech, his effort would have done credit to many orators we have heard. The burden of his speech was that while victory had been won, we must still carry on, contributing to all war charities, conserving food and everything else and produce as much as possible. He made no appeal to the emotions, but talked good old horse sense from first to last and was heartily applauded for his effort. (Kathy's notes: more followed about a campaign for donations.) Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--SORROW COMES TO ALBERT LEWIS--Albert Lewis writes us from Rocheport under date of the 11th: "Enclosed find $1.50 for The NEWS another year. It seems we can't do without it, so, keep it coming. Well, Scott, hard luck has visited me again. My oldest daughter, Lucile, died Saturday, Nov 2, and my oldest boy died Monday, the 4th. Both died of influenza followed pneumonia. Lucile was buried Monday and Fred Tuesday at Perche church by the side of their mother, who died ten years ago the 15th of this month. Although Lucile married young, she was living on a farm near Fayette and was doing well. Fred had been offered the management of a large grocery and poultry firm near Columbia, but had he not been called for army duty he likely would have accepted the assistant cashiership of the Peoples Bank at Rocheport which position he also had been offered. So you see, just as they began to be a pleasure they are taken away--maybe for some cause, we know not what, Oh, it is hard to give them up. It seems to us some time that we just can't stay here any longer. But I suppose we must try to make the best of things, whatever they may be. Hope the flu hasn't got you yet, and wishing you many happy days, I remain, etc." Friday, 15 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 31--The Joseph Lessly farm of 400 acres south of town which was sold at partition sale at Moberly Monday, was purchased by J. H. Whitecotton for $12,000. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Born, on the 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nicholas, a daughter. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Mrs. Herb Morris and family moved to Moberly Wednesday where she will make her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Job Hardwick. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton spent Sunday in Columbia with their son, Thos. H., a member of the S. A. T. C. He has asked for a transfer to a military band and if it is granted he will likely be in France within a few months. If he fails he will ask a transfer to an officers' training school. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Lud Newman and Roy Reed left Tuesday night for Atlanta, Ga., where they will work at the carpenter's trade in one of Uncle Sam's big munition plants. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Mr. and Mrs. Finis Higdon of Roanoke motored to Columbia Sunday to visit their son, Walker, who is in the Aviation division of Navy in S. A. T. C. They were accompanied by Miss Lena Hudson of Higbee. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--THE WAR HAD ENDED--The glorious news came over the wire Thursday noon that Germany had accepted and signed the Allied armistice terms and that fighting had ceased. This means that the war has ended, for the terms were so harsh as those required of Austria, and should Germany want to go back to her agreement when it comes to peace terms she will be in no position to fight, as the Allies will be in control of all of her frontier towns and forts. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Wm. Wainwright, who was struck in the left eye by a piece of sulfur while at work in the mine there weeks ago, was taken to St. Louis Tuesday night by Ed Hawkins to consult a specialist. Mr. Wainwright had little hope that the eye could be saved. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Miss Mina Levi went to Slater Friday of last week to attend the funeral of a friend, Mrs. Rosetta Rosenthal. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Miss Ruby Williams, who has been dangerously ill from pneumonia for several days, was not quite so well at the hour of going to press. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Albert Martin received a message from Kansas City Monday informing him of the death of his brother-in-law, Wm. H. Shaw, which occurred that day from pneumonia and influenza. Mr. Shaw was 51 years old and was born in Blue Mound, Kansas, where interment was made. He had been an employee of the Kansas City post office for twenty-seven years. He is survived by his widow, mother, two sisters, two brothers, and an adopted daughter. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--The above is an excellent likeness of Thos. Warford, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford of this place, who died and was buried at sea on Sept 22, while on his way to France, death resulting from pneumonia. We are indebted to the Colorado Springs Evening Telegram from which city Mr. Warford enlisted, for the cut. (Kathy's notes: This was a fairly good photograph, full figure in his uniform. He looks to be a tall, thin young man with well sculpted jaw and chin. He had large, long hands. A very handsome young man.) Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--THE BAN LIFTED--The inhibition against all public gatherings on account of the influenza, will be lifted tomorrow by the board of health, and church and Sunday School will be held Sunday at the usual hours. If reels can be secured in time, the Gem will put on a big show tomorrow night. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--WRIGHT-SHAFER--Mr. Lee Wright and Miss Eva Shafer, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married in Moberly on Saturday, Nov 2, 1918, Rev. Lamb of the Baptist church officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shafer and is a most winsome young lady, popular with all who know her. Mr. Wright is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright, and is one of Higbee's most reliable and deserving young men. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--RED CROSS CHRISTMAS BOXES--Christmas boxes for the boys now "over there" can be procured at Rankin's grocery by presentation of "Overseas Label." Directions for packing, wrapping and mailing will be given with each box, and must be followed. A committee from the Red Cross will be at the post office on Nov. 20th to inspect and place chapter seals on all boxes. No boxes will be received after this date. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--A LETTER FROM JODIE DOUGLAS--J. H. Douglas of near Rucker, received another very interesting letter this week from his brother, Jodie, under date of October 3, which we print below: "Dear Brother: I wrote a letter home a week ago but will mail it along with this one. I have been through the mill just a little during the past week and will write you a line and tell you I am still OK. I have covered several hundred miles of territory since I came here and most of it was on foot at night carrying my belongings in a down pour of rain. It didn't seem to hurt me at all. Anyway, I am still on the go. I have been under more or less shell fire every day and night for three months, but at times it didn't amount to much and I became rather used to it. You probably have read of what has been going on in the past week. I have taken a hand in one of the greatest drives of the war. Some time ago we were some distance back of the lines. We started toward the front early one morning. Rode in trucks part of the way. As soon as we started the air was full of planes and balloons. They were having real warfare over our heads and every now and then a plane or a balloon would fall in flames. Shells were also falling but we paid little attention to them. The roads and bridges were somewhat damaged ahead of us so we went slow and saw everything. When we were within two kilometers of the front the enemy sighted us and opened fire on us with heavy artillery, high explosives and gas. This simply tore up the earth around us and continued more or less all day and night. At the very beginning I was nearly covered up with flying earth and was slightly blinded and shell shocked. I fell under a bank of a hill. There were no dugouts or trenches. Everybody faced the music. I laid there a short time till I could breathe good then got up and went a half mile toward the front where we established our dressing stations for the wounded. I dressed wounds and fed the wounded for thirty hours, and every little bit there was a gas attack and I had to wear my mask, but there was no damage from that, and I got be very nicely. Then late in the evening I started on a little trip with a small bunch of men. It was necessary to go through a barrage of fire for a mile or more. I looked up the road that I was to travel and I could see the shells bursting so thick that everything in front of me was ablaze. It looked like instant death for any living thing to start through it. And how I got through is more than I can tell. Before we had gone very far we ran up under a bank for a minute to see if it would stop, but instead it got worse, so we came out and faced it again and went through it. Before we were quite out of it I found a Ford car and we rode a short distance in that then had to take it afoot again. I kept going for some distance and finally lost all my party that I started with. It was dark and I discovered they were making a flank movement out in the open and were firing heavily on three sides of me and I didn't know at that time which was our forces. But the shells were going over my head by this time instead of dropping around me. I kept going and finally found one of my men and then others. One of them was John Martin. Then we all stayed together and we got out of the worst of the fire. We laid down on the ground to rest, but it soon began raining and we had to go. I had lost my coat, hat, gloves and everything else. About 1 a.m. we found a guard and he took us to a dugout where we stayed till daylight, then started on again. After going all day I made me a grass bed in an old trench and covered it with old sheet iron. Thought I would sleep a little--the first time in 60 or 70 hours. But after spending an hour in my grass bed I had to leave on account of shells falling. I got up and walked to another town, or rather the ruins of a town, and there a bunch of us went into a dugout to spend the night but discovered what we thought was a bomb planted in the middle of it by the retreating Germans to blow us up when we arrived. Most of the men left me there on that account, only two staying with me. there were bursting shells and rain on the outside, while inside was dry and only a possibility of a blow-up, so I took the dugout for a sleeping place, but was very careful not to touch anything that would start the fire, but I left the next morning. After wandering another day I was back with my company, safe and sound. It took me a half day to eat all I wanted and I am now back of the lines a few miles getting some much needed rest. I can't tell you any more of my experiences now, but will write more when I have time. It seems to me that I have seen some of the most wonderful sights that any human being ever looked upon, and I am glad that I have had a chance to take part in some real battles. But I have enough for a while till I pull myself together and rest up a little. I very seldom get a paper and know little of what is going on except what I see. But I can get paper after I get out of the ruins of the battles. If the other fronts are like the one I am on I think the job will soon be finished. I am sitting on the ground writing this. Am tired and must close. Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Mrs. John Goin was called to Slater Wednesday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Sophia Fife. (Note: this should be Piper not Fife). Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--8 Nov 1918--Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts received a letter from their son, Bernice, this week informing them that he was in a hospital in France suffering from a broken leg, received in a 25-foot fall on board his ship four weeks ago. He said he was receiving every possible attention and spoke in glowing terms of the Red Cross Nurses. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--KILLS SELF ACCIDENTALLY--A. S. Haynes, who lives with his son, John Haynes and wife on the Huntsville road, happened to an accident late this afternoon which cost him his life. Mr. Haynes took a double barrel shot gun and went out to kill a dog, which had been troubling them. He killed the dog with one discharge of the gun and took the gun back in the house and set it down in a close. Just as he set it down, the other barrel went off and struck him squarely, blowing off the top of his head and killing him instantly. Mr. Haynes is a well known man in this city and county. He formerly was connected with the Wabash and later did railroading in Canada. For the last few years he has been an interested and successful farmer--Moberly Democrat, Oct 31. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--GEORGE PHILLIP RILEY DIES OF INFLUENZA IN N. J. CAMP--The sad intelligence reached the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Riley, residing near the Midland No. 4 camp, last Saturday that their son, Phillip, who was in training at Hoboken, N. J., has passed away Friday morning of Spanish influenza. Phillip was 20 years old in June, and although not being quite of age, he registered in the summer with those who had become 21 since the first registration, and was sent in August to the training camp at Greenleaf, Ga., and transferred to Hoboken, NJ. He was one of the whole-hearted and enthusiastic Americans, one of whom this community was so proud. A greater spirit of love for country and home, could not be exemplified than in his sacrifice and desire to help win the World War for Humanity, and to be cut short of his desire to reach the battle fonts, was surely a sad disappointment to him, and to his relatives and friends who were so proud of his ambition. Justly has it been credited, that the young men who failed to reach the battle fronts, only because sickness and death overtook them, were entitled to an equal amount of praise and honors as those who were able to win glory on the battle field. So far as we know, he was the first Novinger boy to die in the service of his country, and this community bows in grief with the parents, brothers and sisters of the deceased. The remains were due to arrive here today and funeral services and burial will take place in the Novinger cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday--Novinger Herald. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--A LETTER FROM DYSART WILSON--Mrs. Geo. Wilson was very much relieved and delighted by the receipt of a letter Sunday from her son, Dysart, who has been in the thickest of the fighting in France, and who had gone over the top a half dozen times or more. His letter follows: "Will write you again to inform you that I am still OK and I sincerely hope when this reaches you that you are all well and enjoying good health. I am now staying in an American constructed barracks some distance behind the lines. Guess we will be here for awhile. And believe me, it is sure a treat to be in this barracks compared to the usual sort of French billets we have had to contend with. Have you received my Liberty Bond yet? Would just like to know. How is everybody. Tell them all I send best regards and love to them, and for them to write whenever they have nothing else to do." Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--HOWARD MILLER DEAD--The many friends and acquaintances of Howard Miller, known among his familiars as "Peggy," were shocked beyond measure when the word came Saturday that he had died at Van Buren, Ark., or near there, Tuesday of last week from pneumonia following influenza. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Miller, and accompanied by his wife and little daughter, left here Oct. 5th with his parents for Arkansas, where Mr. Miller has a farm and where they were to make their future home. He was about 25 years of age and besides the relatives above enumerated is survived by a brother, who is in the army. Interment was made at Van Buren. The deepest sympathy of old Higbee friends goes out to the bereaved. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Mr. and Mrs. Luke Sharp received several letters last week from their son, David, who is with the 89th Division in France, from which we are permitted to copy the following: Sept. 9--I am still able to kick and eat all I can get. The last two nights I have been moving, and believe me, I have had a time with the mud and rain. Another fellow and I took a two-wheeled cart and one horse with a load large enough for two horses. The first night we got hung in the mud and worked with it until 3:30, then we took two blankets and spread them on the ground. By this time I was soaked to the skin and covered with mud from head to foot, for we were in a continual shower of rain. We crawled between the blankets and had not laid there but a few minutes when Fritz landed a few shells not far from us. Even that and the rain hitting us in the face did not keep us awake. I did not sleep late the next morning and started unloading the wagon. The horse balked with the load but pulled the empty wagon without any trouble. We drove about two miles and had to wait until dark to proceed. I started to water the horse in the afternoon and had to go about a mile. I was riding him bareback. A rain came up and we were facing it. I was in my shirt sleeves and got soaked again. I didn't think it was going to rain when I started and did not take my rain coat. I don't think I ever saw it rain harder in my life. The horse would not face it and I had to get off and lead him. After dark we started again and had not gone a mile and hung up. We did not have very far to go from there, so we unloaded the wagon again and pulled out. From there we split our load and after delivering the first part of it went back after the rest of it. All this was done on a very little something to eat. This is only sleep and a few hard tacks for a sample of a soldier's life in the Flanders mud. But at that I enjoyed it, for I didn't catch any cold, although expected to be choked up so bad I could hardly talk. Sept. 21--Over the top on Gen. Pershing's birthday. As usual, victory was ours. The Germans are afraid of the US soldiers and I don't blame them. Neither would anyone else who watched them go over the top. It was something wonderful to see every man leap from the trench at the same time without least bit of fear in him when he realized what he had to meet. This was done amid shrapnel and machine gun bullets, but they never halted for one instant. The Germans were so scared that they ran so far the first day we could not catch them the second day. I am getting anxious to see the Higbee paper. I have never seen but one since I left Camp Mills. I wish you would get after Scott and see if he is sending it to the right address. This stationery is a little out of the ordinary, for it was captured from the Germans. I will have lots to tell you when I get back. Just a year ago today I left Moberly for Camp Funston. I did not think then that I would be where I am today. But time brings many changes and one never can tell. Sept 27--I have received several letters from you lately, also one copy of the Higbee News of August 2nd. I have surely been glad to get all letters and papers. I sure wish I was back to go to Sunday School. I hardly know when Sunday comes unless I hear some one say it is Sunday. I have never drilled since I left our training camp. We are now on the scene of action and you know where shells are bursting and the enemy airplanes are flying every day is no place to drill. On our drive we sure met success and it was a decided victory. I only know of one Higbee boy who was killed. That was Elmer Silk. I had to quite writing to get paid. This is the second time since leaving Funston. But here we do not need money. Tobacco, that is Bull Durham, is issued to us. Then the YMCA and Red Cross keep us supplied in chocolate and a few cigarettes and cakes. They are a good deal better to us since we went "over the top" than they were before. They, or at least part of them, went over with us and after establishing their headquarters just behind the lines they brought candy and such to the trenches for us. A little candy in such a place sure goes good and is gladly accepted by the boys, myself included. I was never so glad to get anything, or tasted anything so good as a cup of chocolate I got from the YW one day after going four days with nothing to drink except water. I see Arthur Towles, Jesse Williams and Arthur Duffield almost every day. They are still cooking. Sept. 30--Well, we are still on the front. Of course we don't know how long we will be here before we are relieved. I am in hopes it will not be long, but so far I have suffered for nothing. I saw O. Redick O'Bryan Friday. He is now with this Division. He is the same old Irishman and told me to tell the Higbee voters that he would be out for prosecuting attorney in 1920 and that if the Randolph voters didn't watch out he and the war veterans would pull the election so far they would not know what was going on. He is still in practice at making speeches, as he delivers one to the boys quite often. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--A LETTER FROM ROGER WARFORD--Roger Warford writes us from Ridge, Montana, under date of October 26: I wish to express through the NEWS some things regarding some rumors that have reached Higbee vicinity, and also say word to the boys who asked me to write them if I found anything worth while out here. In regard to the place I am contesting, I will state that I have resided on same for more than one year and that the former entryman is dead and has no known heirs: also that I was advised by the US General Land Office at Washington, DC, and also by the Local Land Office at Miles City, Mont, as to the course to pursue to secure the cancellation of the former entryman's claim. As to the health of my wife, I consider my wife in better health than she has been since we were married. I find this to be an exceedingly healthy place, as the catarrh and hay fever doesn't bother me or our little girl. We have fine, pure air and extra good living water. As to our coming back to Missouri, I will state that owing to the health of my wife being poor and also that of my wife's grandmother also being poor, and duty to our country, we had talked a little of coming back there for the winter. We thought that I might do more toward winning the war by me working in the mine this winter, but on account of some business and very necessary work we could not get away from here before December 1, so it is very doubtful if we see Missouri this winter. I will state further that we have no intention of making Missouri our home, for a while yet, at least. There was another rumor that reached us that I shall not mention here. Anyone can get the straight of it by asking my father, J. S. Warford, regarding it. As to whether we have found anything worth while out here, I will say that I am satisfied with the country and that we have had good crops this year. Wheat and oats made from 10 to 40 bushel per acre. Corn has been estimated all the way from 20 to 50 bushels per acre. This corn fools an Easterner. It grows very short. Beans made an extra good yield. Gardens were fine. We raised some of the largest potatoes, turnips, carrots and citron I ever saw. One citron weighed 36 pounds. But I am not putting this up as a farming country, yet I haven't been here long enough; and also what might suit me might not suit some of the boys who asked me to write. Therefore, I have not written to them personally. I will say that all are well and hearty. We have lots of work to do. this homesteading takes a little nerve and backbone, but we are here to make us a home. For the same purpose our forefathers once settled Missouri, and for that matter, the whole of American. John Jones and family are well and have excellent crops. Chas. Solberg was out here and Wyo., and was highly pleased with the crops. I will also say that the land is about all taken through this part of the country, though there is a little left, but the best is gone. I guess I have used about enough of your space and time. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--W. D. Welch, who has a position with the Missouri Colony at Marshall, came home Tuesday for a short visit with the home folks and to vote. His many friends will be pleased to learn that he is gaining weight and strength. His left arm is still paralyzed and useless, but gives evidence of a slow but gradual improvement. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob T. Stark, a son. Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mr. and Mrs. Luke Sharp received a package this week from their son, David, who is with the 89th Division in France, which contained a handsome serving spoon and fork taken from a house from which the Huns had been driven. Whether the articles, which were enclosed in a specially made satin lined case, were originally owned by French or Germans Mr. Sharp has no means of knowing. The bowl of the spoon and the tines of the fork are made from shell or horn, are highly polished and are almost transparent, and are connected to the handles of the same material with sterling silver, the latter being something the shape of the crown and highly ornamented. Mr. Sharp informed his parents that he had refused several flattering offers from his officers for the souvenir, but was determined to see that they got to Higbee if he had to carry them through the entire war and bring them home himself. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--JODIE DOUGLAS WRITES FROM FRANCE--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Douglas of near Rucker received two letters last week from their son, Jodie, quite well known here, under dates of Sept 6 and 15th, and which we are permitted to print. They follow: "I received your letter a few days ago. I think the mail reaches us quicker now than it did at first. I am back in France again now and a long ways from where I wrote the last letter. I have been doing a lot of traveling and have had the most wonderful experience of my life. But every thing has come out OK and I am now located in a quiet town back of the lines where there isn't much signs of warfare except air battles. Don't expect to have quiet surroundings very long, for I move too often. I came here yesterday. I marched nearly 24 hours and carried a load that weighed nearly a hundred pounds and never ate a single bite during the trip. In fact it was 31 hours between meals instead of 24. I did eat a few plums that I snatched on the way. I took rations with me but gave them away. I started on the long hike at night. Just after midnight it began raining and for four or five hours the rain, thunder, lightning and bursting shells put the finishing touch to the trip in fine shape. But I stepped right through it all just as though I liked it. A great many of the others gave out and fell on the roadside and had to be hauled in ambulances. I don't know how many miles I walked but it was equal to a trip across Missouri. When I got here I had something to eat and laid down a half hour, then got up and took a walk to see the town. I was tired and hungry of course and my clothes were soaking wet, but it never hurt me the least bit, not even any signs of a bad cold from getting wet. I supposed I would be a little sore and stiff today but after having a good night's sleep I felt as fine as I ever did. I think I could put a hundred pounds on my back and walk farther than any mule you ever saw. Before I had army training I couldn't have made a good start on a trip like this one. What would have killed me then would not hurt me now. This trip was one time when it came in mighty handy to be physically fit. I rode in a truck and then rode a flat car of a long freight train for eight hours. That was a fine trip and lots of sights to see. That flat car seemed more comfortable to me than any feather bed I ever saw, for I had walked six miles that morning and carried the heaviest load that I ever carried in the army. I am resting up today. I haven't anything at all to do. They supposed I wouldn't be able to do much after the several day's traveling but I think I could repeat it if it was necessary. Anyway, I feel just as good as I did before I started on my wonderful trip. I can't tell you about all of it now but there is no danger of me forgetting it soon. I lost nearly all my belongings during the trip but they were all delivered to me this morning. I was mighty glad to get them, and rather surprised, too. It is dark where I am writing and you may not be able to read all of it. I think I will go eat again, for I have a real appetite. I have been writing you a letter about once a week but there may be times when I can't mail them that often. For awhile I could only mail one letter a week, and it might be that way again or more, although at the present time I can mail as many as I want to. Sept 6--I am sitting on the ground in the woods with my gas mask for a table to write on. This is Sunday and I have nothing to do. This morning at ten the bugle sounded assembly, so we got together under the trees and listened to Chaplain Small preach a sermon. I am camped in the woods for a few days. Somewhat cut off from civilization, but am eating three times a day and haven't a thing to do. Yesterday I was taking a bath (in a tin cup) and the alarm for air raids sounded, so I ran out without any clothes on, but didn't go far. Stopped under the trees and watched the planes go over my head, but with no bad effects from it. Since I told you a few days ago of my long trips, I have had several more just like them--at least three all-night marches. And it poured down rain nearly every minute. I arrived here a few days ago shortly after sunrise. I'd walked all night in the rain. About midnight I got lost, but soon got on the right track again. It was as dark as a dungeon. When I got here I spread my blankets under a tree and slept five hours and got up and was as hungry as a dog. And as soon as I filled my stomach I was feeling as fine as ever again. It has quit raining now and the weather is fine but very cool. I wish I could tell you of the wonderful things that are happening just now, but you will have to make out with what the papers tell you for the present. John Martin is still with me, but we are separated sometimes for two or three weeks at a time. I expect to move from here any time, as the lines advance. And I can't hardly wait till time to start again. I just happened to have a little writing paper with me that I carried in emergency, otherwise I would have to wait until I got to a town. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--THE FLAG AT HALF MAST TOMORROW--Higbee's big flag will fly at half mast tomorrow as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Thos. A. Warford, who died at sea on Sept 22 while enroute to France. Mr. Warford as truly gave his life for his country as if he had fallen amid the crash and roar of shot and shell, and it is only just that this tribute be paid his memory. Pay your personal tribute by raising your hat as you pass. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--WM. T. BLANSETT DEAD--Mrs. Jacob Shaffer hands us the following clipping from the Montrose, Colo., News relative to the death of her brother, Wm. Blansett, which occurred on October 12th. Wm. T. Blanett, a new resident of Montrose, having come here six weeks ago from Bentonville, Arkansas, died at the home of his brother-in-law, W. O. McCoy, Saturday morning, Oct 12, about seven o'clock, death resulting from quick consumption, against which the sufferer had battled for several months bravely, and with true Christian fortitude. He came for his health but the change was made too late, and though he had been given the best of skilled attention, nothing on earth could avail the relief hoped for by himself, family and friends. Though he knew his condition weeks before the end, his happy nature kept him cheerful and he was always ready with smile or a joke, for all friends who visited him, and he died with the full heart assurance of peace with God. He was a progressive farmer, and a fine character and nature, which won and held many friends even in the short time he has made his stay here, and friends join in deep sympathy to his wife and little daughter, his aged mother and sisters and brothers. Mr. Blansett was born in Ark. in 1872. His parents came to Missouri same year where he spent most of his life. He was married 16 years ago, Nov 25, to Miss Bertha McCoy of Schuyler county, Missouri. His health failing a number of years ago he spent much time in travel. Mr. Blansett was the son of Mrs. M. A. Jones of Higbee and a brother of Mrs. Jacob Shaffer, Bert Blansett and Belle Magruder, and nephew of Mose and George Blansett, Mrs. Dave Robb and Mrs. Emma Cook; uncle of Roy and Willie Reed and Mrs. E. H. Jackson all of Higbee. Funeral was held at the McCoy home Sunday afternoon Oct 13 interment made in Grand View cemetery, Rev. g. E. Martin conducting the services. Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--Mrs. John Goin was called to Slater Wednesday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Sophia Fife. (Note: this should be Piper not Fife). Friday, 8 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 30--8 Nov 1918--Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts received a letter from their son, Bernice, this week informing them that he was in a hospital in France suffering from a broken leg, received in a 25-foot fall on board his ship four weeks ago. He said he was receiving every possible attention and spoke in glowing terms of the Red Cross Nurses. Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, Ks, who volunteered for the Medical Reserve Corps at the breaking out of the war, and who has been on active duty for the past year, was a passenger on the east bound Red Train Monday. He had time only to say hello to a few old friends, and we could not learn his destination. He was the picture of health and was as jolly as ever. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mrs. John Longdon spent the first of the week with relatives in Slater. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--REV. G. A. PERKINS DEAD--At 11 o'clock this morning, in the family home at 112 1/2 North Fourth Street, Rev. G. A. Perkins entered into rest. The surviving relatives are a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Forest Martin, Moberly; and Mrs. D. W. Eubank, Fayette; two brothers who reside in Kentucky and three sisters, Mesdames Prather and Deering of Kentucky and Mrs. Jaque of California. Rev. Perkins was 77 years old the 12th of September and had been a resident of Moberly for the past 40 years. He was one of the best known Christian ministers in this part of the state and during his years of health and vigor he was a successful preacher of the Gospel. A devoted husband and father, an affectionate brother, a splendid citizen and a kind friend, many will mourn the death of the grand old man who has answered the summons of death--Moberly Index Oct 24. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--CHESTER ASBURY DEAD--Chester Asbury, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury of southeast of town, died at the home of his parents Saturday night from pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He was sick only a day or two with the latter disease and thought nothing much about it, and on Friday spent a short time out doors, which caused pneumonia to develop. Interment was made Monday at Fairview. Deceased was as fine a specimen of manhood as a person would want to see, and so far as we ever knew he was an exemplary young man in every respect. The warmest sympathy of all goes out to his parents and brothers and sisters. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--A LETTER FROM CLAUDE STEVENSON--Mrs. M. T. Stevenson this week received a letter from her son Claude, who is an ambulance driver with the army in Italy, written Sept. 11, from which we copy the following: "I just received your most welcome letter and was more than glad to hear you were all well. I am enjoying the best of health with the exception of a cold, but it isn't bad. I am at the front now. Will be here for a week. I have just come in from a trip and got my mail. That is the main thing over here. If you people are anxious about hearing from us as we are from you, there is sure a bunch of nuts in the states. We had a little excitement at the front the other day. I was in a little dugout and my buddy was out looking over the country and a shell sailed over our heads, and the bunch ran in the little dugout and knocked me over and trampled all over me. Write and tell George Newton that I said he would get across soon enough. I am sorry to hear the fruit was almost ruined. We have plenty here. The climate is almost like California's. We are having plenty of rain this month. I heard from grandmother and grandfather and received their picture. I knew who is was all right. Neither one has changed a bit. It was good picture, but look who took them!--that is the reason they are so good. You said you were waiting for a ship to send the cigarettes and things you had to send, but I am afraid you will wait a long time, for we can get plenty of cigarettes and candy over here now. I am eating chocolates bonbons now from the states. I have not received any of my papers so far, but I guess I will get them in the next mail. Here's hoping, anyway. Well, I must close as I have a few more letters to write today. there was a fellow just woke up and asked me, "Is the war over, Steven?" and I said, "almost." They took some prisoners down by us yesterday. They looked pretty tough and hungry." Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--A LETTER FROM WEAVER STEVENSON--Miss Edna Stevenson received a letter this week from her uncle, J. W. Stevenson, who is in France, and from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Well, how is everybody getting along by this time? I am still OK and hope everybody else is the same. I wrote several letters home but have not got an answer from any of them yet. Can't understand what is the trouble. I have been over in France almost three months and I have not received any word from home yet, and I am awful anxious to hear something soon. I guess the delay in the mail service is on account of us moving so much. We are here one day and some place else the next, and it's pretty hard to keep track of where we are, so that is the only reason I can understand why my mail is so delayed. We have several boys here who came over with me that are having the same trouble. I wrote you a letter in New Jersey before I cam over and my address then was Co. 3, Camp Pike June Replacement Draft, so I guess you answered my letters all right but they had the above address on them. Since then I have been put in a new outfit over here and I expect to stay in it now. It is Battery A. 124th F. A., Am. E. F. The letters you wrote me with the old address on, chances are they are tied up in the post office here trying to locate what outfit I have been transferred to. I am in hopes they locate me soon, as I am anxious to get some news. The way I hear and understand there is a bunch of infantry boys located near me from Camp Funston, and I understand there are some boys from Higbee among them, but I have not got a chance to see any of them, as we are quite busy and have not much time to run around. I am getting a touch of real soldier life and am still hitting the ball and trying to make the best of it. The way I hear from some of the boys who got letters, they are drafting men quite fast in the USA. I guess if they keep it up much longer the men will be kind of scarce over there. Don't wait for me to write. Just keep on writing, because there are lots of times that I can't write. So don't let that bother you. Just keep on writing and when I do get a chance I will answer them. Also tell the folks to write. You have my correct address now, so I won't have any trouble in getting my mail. I guess I will close as I have not much more to say, as where I am now a fellow can't get much news. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--A LETTER FROM C. B. ADAMS--C. B. Adams who, accompanied by Mrs. Adams and their daughter paid Higbee a flying visit two weeks ago, write us from Colorado Springs under date of Oct 28: "Dear Scott: Home again, "Out where the West begins," after a tour of 2000 miles, in the course of which we had occasion to again shake hands with good old Higbee. Twenty years ago when the old town was our home every resident was a friend and acquaintance, but three and half years ago on a passing visit one Saturday afternoon we found the streets thronged with a new generation of clear-eyed young men to whom we had to be introduced by fathers and old brothers. They were a wide awake, lively, hustling bunch. Today we found a subdued, more lonesome, but prouder patriotic Higbee. No where did we see those wide awake young men that we met a few years ago, and while we had never really known that rising generation, we certainly missed them. The old town had something lacking--some of her vim and vigor and hustle and bustle of a few years ago was gone. The lonesomeness and subdued quietness of the place struck us the moment we drove in, a feeling of depression came over us that we could not lightly throw off, and was accentuated as one after another told us with pride and sorrow of some loved one now away from home and doing his bit for his country. We hope in the near future to again visit the Home Town, when the boys come back, and while we enjoyed every minute of our stay this time, on our next trip we hope to find a different Higbee, a happy, carefree, joyous, laughing Higbee." Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--DEATH OF BABY DAUGHTER--Mildred Margaret, the 6-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mullier, who had been quite sick for the past week or more, died at the family home at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral will likely be held tomorrow and interment made in the city cemetery. The heart broken parents have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--HERBERT MORRIS DEAD--Herbert Morris, whose critical illness was spoken of in our last issue, died at his home in this place Sunday night, October 27, from pneumonia, following influenza. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Morris and was born in Green county, Ill., on November 24, 1883. He was married on February 29, 1908, to Miss Mamie Hardwick, who, with their four children, survives. He is also survived by his parents, four brothers and five sisters, viz: Joe and Avery of Higbee; Grant, of Windsor, and Frank, who is in France; Mrs. W. K. Boyd of New Baden, Ill., Mrs. Lon Cable, Huntsville and Miss Hazel, Grace and Mona, of St. Louis, besides a wide circle of acquaintances and warm friends. Owing to the nature of the disease, the funeral conducted by Rev. Kelso at the home was private. Interment was made Monday at Moberly. Mr. Morris was one of Higbee's most popular and best liked young men and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--THOS. BRADLEY DEAD--Thos. Bradley, one of the best known citizens of the Rucker vicinity and well known here, died at his home near Rucker Saturday night from pneumonia following influenza, he being sick about a week. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley and was 49 years old. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and six children and eight brothers and two sisters, viz: Joseph, Andrew, Ben, Aubrey, Arthur, Roy, Odus and Walter Bradley, the latter being in France, and Mrs. Minnie Summers and Mrs. Hubbard Sunderland. Interment was made Tuesday at Perche. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Born, Oct 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gruber of Bevier, a daughter. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Born, Oct 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Carson, a daughter. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--J. H. Sunderland was called here Sunday from Inola, Ok., by the death of his son-in-law, Thos. Bradley. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mrs. Foster Enochs and little daughter, Virginia, returned to their home in Kirksville Saturday after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Enochs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mrs. A. L. Cave returned home Monday from Novinger, where she had been to attend the funeral of her nephew, Phillip Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Riley, formerly of Yates, who died in a New Jersey training Camp one day last week from influenza. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Miss Kizzie Robb, who went to Colorado Springs about a year ago for the benefit of health, returned home Thursday looking the picture of perfect health. Her sister, Miss Jennie, who also went to the same place for her health, is about entirely recovered, her many friends will be pleased to learn. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--MRS. ARTHUR KIRK DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Arthur Kirk formerly of this place, will regret to hear of the death of his wife, which occurred at a hospital in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Oct. 30, from pneumonia, following influenza. Their only child, about 2 years old, is reported dangerously ill from the same malady. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--NUNNALLY-NICHOLS--Cards announcing the marriage of Mr. Paul Nunnally and Miss Evelyn Nichols, which occurred in New Orleans, La., on Sept 4, 1918, were received here this week. The bride is the daughter of Dr. G. M. Nichols of this place, but has been residing in Kiowa, Ok., for several years where she has been teaching. Mr. Nunnally, previous to going to training camp at New Orleans, was a pharmacist at Kiowa. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Miss Lillian Johnson writes us from Sheridan, Wyo., under date of Oct 23: "I wish that you would please discontinue Alex' s paper to Hannibal. He is with us out here at present. You need not sent it any place now, but I will send my address after I get settled, and you may send it to me. I have been accepted and I will leave Sheridan soon. I do not know as yet where I will go, but I do not care much. How is the Flu there? I hope that it does not get the start in that town that it did in this. They are dying something awful here. Eight at a time, or rather in a day. I just got word that one of my good friends had died. I tell you it is awful. As yet we have been very fortunate. Billie and I both work up town and we have not either one had it yet." Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Kathy Bowlin

Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--I solicit any and all kinds of fancy crochet work, especially articles for Christmas. Mail orders to me or leave with Mrs. William Cadmus, Higbee---Mrs. James Lloyd, Elliott, Mo. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. Jas. Lloyd of Elliott was a Higbee shopper Friday and was a pleasant caller at the News office. She informed us that her daughter, Miss Rosa, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, was no better. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--A LETTER FROM CLAUDE STEVENSON--Miss Edna Stevenson last week received a letter from her brother, Claude, who is with the American army, in Italy, under date of Sept. 18, from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Just a few lines to let you know that I am well. We are awful busy at the present time. The (deleted) here are some of us are working day and night at time. I will send you a few pictures in a day or two. It has been awful hot here the last day or two and awful cool at night. I spent my Sunday afternoon in a little dugout while shells bursted around us for about twenty minutes. I am doing guard duty of nights this week and driving in the afternoon. I suppose you people know more about what is going on over here than we do. All we know is what we get from the papers. I got another shot in the arm this morning. I haven't felt the effects of it so far, but I am waiting until tomorrow. All the boys will sure be glad when the war is over, for this country is nothing like the dear old USA. We would like it much better if we could talk to the people. They try to tell us things and make us understand, and we try the same with them. And therefore both get disgusted at each other. We see a different girl about once a month. This life is doing me good. I go to bed early and getup at 6:30. Well, I don wish I was back in the states with our girls--some one you could talk to without using your hands and feet. The girls back home have it over the Italians for looks and style. That is, the ones I have seen so far. I have but one ambition in life at the present time and that is to see the Statue of Liberty. And when I pass it I have but few words to say to it. They are: "Sister, if you ever want to see me again, you will have to turn around." I haven't had any time off since I have been here. It takes me about two or three days to write a letter. I have a little book I write a few things in to tell you about when I get back, for I know I could not remember them all, for I sure see a lot. We have a fine time of a night. Some of the boys get two or three old tin cans and a couple of them have string instruments and some of them dance and sing, so we have a little show of our own almost every night. Give everybody my best regards. It is almost supper time. I can't afford to miss anything to eat, so I will close, hoping to hear from you real soon." Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--BROKE JAIL AT HUNTSVILLE--Yesterday afternoon about 3:30 Lee Crosley, the man who was recently arrested at Higbee, sawed two bars of the harveyized nickle chrome steel cage at the east end of the new tool proof jail in Huntsville and, free as a bird, spread out his white wings and sailed to Clifton Hill. At least he was last seen there about 5:30 that evening. About two weeks ago his wife and mother called to see him and talked through the bars. These are the only parties who have been admitted to his presence and it is thought that they supplied the prisoner with his saws. After sawing the bars in two and gaining admission to the hall way he proceeded to the kitchen and out on Elm street, where he was seen by Rev. Hobbs from his study across the way, to make an exit. The prisoner before saying a fond adieu to Sheriff Owens, rolled a small mattress into a form of a sleeping man, softly drew the draperies of his couch around it and laid it down to pleasant dreams. When supper was brought to the mattress by a colored waiter, he reported the prisoner dead. Reverently the sheriff drew back the sheet from the still and pallid form only to find it void. Nature abhors a vacuum and so does the sheriff and he at once sounded the alarm, offered $25 for the arrest of the fugitive and cast abroad the net of vigilance. The escaped one wore a blue serge suit, a sandy beard of 7 weeks growth and his auburn locks were seven inches long. He asked the wash woman for his sweater before leaving but being denied this he stood not on the order of his going but went at once. He is a dangerous man. He has escaped from a guaranteed jail which cost $9,000 for six cells--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a letter from her brother, Miller Pyle, this week, from which we are permitted to copy the following: "Received your letters of recent dates but did not receive any papers but the funny sheets. I went to the hospital on June 29 and rejoined my company on August 28. My burns were not dangerous but very painful. I feel about as well as ever now. Just came out of the front line and am resting for a day or so. We drove the Dutch back ten miles in this battle, and captured many prisoners and much equipment. Believe me, it is some experience to go through the battles that are fought on such gigantic scale as the recent one. I have seen everything in action that is used in modern warfare and it is some sight. One of the Duffield boys fought two miles to my right in the last battle but so far have not met any of the home boys. I lost my souvenirs in the last battle but have some more and will send them in the near future." Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--INFLUENZA ADVICE--As this has proved to be such a fatal disease health officials and insurance companies are trying to prevent it. In the first place keep away from it, avoid sudden change of temperature, keep bowels open, sprinkle a little Formaldehyde around the rooms, and take a preventive. The following preparation is advised by a leading insurance physicians of New York and is said to be a sure preventative if taken before the disease appears: Acetphenetidin 2.0 Acetyl-Salicyic Acid 5.0 Phenyl Salicylate 5.0 Caffeine Cit. 0.5 M. Ft. Caps. No. xxiv. One at bed time. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--M. T. Griffith, who has had it in his system to go West since his visit to Colorado this summer, sold his place at the north edge of town this week to Ed Smith for $3000, and will leave about December 1 for Denver, where he will locate, for a time at least. When Mr. Griffith and family go, Higbee will have lost one of its very best families, and their host of friends join The NEWS in the hope that they will yet change their minds and will not have to learn from the school of experience that Missouri is the best state on the map. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew White, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Smith were called to Marshall Sunday by the death of Mr. Smith's brother-in-law, J. L. Smith. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Elmer Silk, a former Higbee boy, who enlisted in St. Louis, was killed in action in France recently, his name appearing in the casualty list this week. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. W. M. Burton was called to Howard county the first of the week by the serious illness of her son, Tyre, who is suffering from influenza and pneumonia. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Jas. Davis returned Tuesday from Chicago where he had been to attend the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Bernice Goett, who died Saturday from influenza. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Frank Dougherty has traded his farm south of town to L. R. Oldham for the latter's residence property in Moberly and will move to that place immediately following his sale on the 29th, a list of which can be found in this issue. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. Ed Griffin were called to Moberly the first of the week by the illness of Mr. Griffin's sister, Mrs. Omar Golden, who is suffering from peritonitis. She is much better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Dr. J. W. Winn, dressed in his new army togs, and looking every inch a soldier, left Wednesday over the Alton for Waco, Texas, where he is to report this week for duty. The best wishes of a host of friends go with him. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--KEEL-ROZELLE--Mr. B. A. Keel of Higbee and Miss Elizabeth Rozelle of this city, were married at Fayette, Mo., Monday, October 21, 1918, by Rev. Herbert Browning. The wedding came as a surprise to some, but to the ones who have known of the close friendship of these two young people during the past years, the event was none other than was expected. Mr. and Mrs. Keel leave for North Missouri about the 24th of the month. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rozelle of near town and is very bright and intelligent young lady--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Alvin Dorman, John Ballentine and Gus Dorman left Monday for Huntsville, from which place they left for training camp in Texas. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--W. I. Williams received a letter Monday from his son, Jesse, who is seeing some heavy fighting with the 89th Division on the western front. He was well and reported all of the other Higbee boys in the same happy condition. He enclosed two pieces of Hun paper money--one and two mark pieces--which reminded older folks of the paper nickels and dimes of Civil War days. The money bore date of August, 1914. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--KILLS HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW--On Wednesday of last week Ewell Watson, aged 60, and his brother-in-law, Albert Sutton, quarreled on the farm of Watson, over some hogs and Watson shot and killed Sutton. Watson was arrested and placed in jail. Sutton is survived by a wife and several children, and Watson also has a large family. The tragedy took place about 15 miles east of Fayette, in Boone county.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. Annie White received a letter from her son, Guy, this week, in which he stated that on reaching a northern port when on board ship for overseas duty, he was taken with influenza and had to disembark. He stated that he was recovering. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mrs. James Comstock returned to her home in Kansas City Tuesday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Kirby. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--John E. Jones left for Bevier Wednesday upon receiving a telephone message from that place, that his brother-in-law, Earl Peterson, was dead. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Obe Colley, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Born, on the 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Brockman, a daughter. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Dr. G. M. Nichols informs us that his son-in-law, Dr. C. A. Johnson, who has been located at Kiowa, Okla., for several years, sailed Saturday for France. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Mr. and Mrs. Herb Morris and two children have been quite sick for several days from influenza. Mr. Morris developed pneumonia yesterday, and at the hour of going to press was considered in a very critical condition. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--MRS. MARTHA WARE DEAD--Mrs. Martha Ware, one of Howard county's most highly respected ladies, and a former resident of Higbee, died at her home near Burton Wednesday night, following a short illness. We were unable to get any particulars or anything as to the funeral. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--THOMAS A. WARFORD DEAD--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and family were shocked when they received the sad news Tuesday morning, October 22nd, of the death of their son and brother, Thomas A., who died Sept. 22, at 12:30 a.m., of pneumonia, while on board ship bound for duty overseas. The following meager particulars are taken from a letter received from the Colonel of his regiment: "He was taken sick on shipboard and suffered but a few days' illness, and all that was possible was done for him. During his brief illness he maintained the uncomplaining and cheerful spirit of a good soldier, which has characterized his entire service in the regiment. "Due to circumstances over which we had no control, it was necessary to bury his body at sea, the service being conducted with full military honor and naval courtesy." The exact location was not given. Thomas A. Warford was born Sept 8, 1888, and died Sept, 22, 1918, therefore being in his 31st year. He was called for duty on June 25, 1918, from Colorado Springs, where he went March 1 to study wireless telegraphy. Although he was drafted from Colorado Springs, he was born and reared in Howard county, Mo., near Higbee. He received his military training at Camp Cody, Deming, NM. He was united in marriage to Miss Augusta M. Cropp, of near Glasgow, Mo., Nov 24, 1914, who departed this life July 5, 1917, in Colorado Springs where they went for the benefit of her health. He was a member of the 119th Engineers, 34th (Sandstorm) Division, USA. He was a devoted Christian, having united with the Christian church at New Hope in early life. He has as truly given his life for his country as thought he had been killed in battle. In their great sorrow there must be great comfort to the family in knowing that he was a good soldier, and that he gave his life in line of duty in loyalty to the noble principles that have made our country glorious and worthy of the greatest sacrifice. The officers and men of his regiment offered their sympathy in the hour of sadness, and he will have a place of prominence in their remembrance. His name is on the honor roll of his regiment. Needless to say, his friends were numbered by his acquaintances and they know better than words can tell of the high esteem in which he was held. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford, five sisters and two brothers, viz: Mrs. Carrie Perkins, Mrs. John Sumpter, Mrs. Leonard Ancell of St. Louis, Roger Warford, Ridge, Mont., Miss Flossie Warford, Woodie Warford and Miss Mary Warford, who have the sympathy of a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. (Poem) A friend. Friday, 25 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 28--Sefe Eubanks of Mexico was the guest of his son, H. C. Eubanks, and family the first of the week. Although he is 82 years of age and his wife is 75, they manage to run a 250-acre farm, and without any help. Although they could have claimed exemption for their youngest son, they not only refused to do so, but insisted that he volunteer and not wait to be drafted, which he did. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, Ks, who volunteered for the Medical Reserve Corps at the breaking out of the war, and who has been on active duty for the past year, was a passenger on the east bound Red Train Monday. He had time only to say hello to a few old friends, and we could not learn his destination. He was the picture of health and was as jolly as ever. Friday, 1 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 29--Mrs. John Longdon spent the first of the week with relatives in Slater. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27-- "DINK" LEWIS BADLY CUT ON FACE-- "Dink" Lewis, of Higbee, and another man, whose name we were not able to learn, but who is connected with the Vendome hotel, got into an altercation this afternoon in the alley at the rear of the hostelry. The quarrel ended by the Vendome man using a broken beer bottle for a weapon and inflicting serious injuries to Lewis' face. The injured man was taken to the office of a local physician where he was given the necessary attention. He left a gory trail from the scene of the quarrel to the physician's office and beyond doubt will always bear the scar from his wounds--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--A LETTER FROM CLARENCE WALTON--Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Walton received a letter last week from their son, Clarence, who has been at Camp Devins, Mass., for several months, and from which we taken the following: "At last I have time to answer your welcome letter. Was sure glad to get it. Am feeling good and we haven't worked half so hard this week as the last. The last two weeks we worked like wild fire. I thank God our great influenza battle is over and we can have a rest. I had to fight hard to keep in line of duty. October 15 Camp Devins will be opened again and passes will be issued, so I guess I can go and visit with my friends once more. We received great credit and public notice from the Colonel of the camp for our services. I was al through the influenza fight except five days that I was sick. I will never forget September '18(1918), as long as I live. We lost 1,000 soldiers at camp. About 10,000 had influenza. There are two or three airplanes in camp, so we see them every day. Yesterday all day long one was in the air doing stunts. We also hear the big guns boom and at night we see skyrockets from the trenches. One night the air was full of gas from the trench gas bombs. I will be glad when the order comes for us to throw off our mouth masks, as we still have to wear them. As far as I know all my friends in camp are alive, but I have not seen some of them yet." Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--SHAFER-HACKLEY--Mr. Raymond Shafer and Mrs. Anna Hackley sprang a surprise on their numerous friends when they were quietly married at the home of the groom's father, Mr. J. M. Shafer, in this place, on Wednesday evening, October 16, 1918, Eld. Wm. Kelso officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Andrews of near Harrisburg and is a young lady of culture and refinement, and is quite well known here, where she has frequently visited. The groom is one of Higbee's most reliable and substantial young men. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Wm. Roscoe, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore of south of town, died Wednesday following a short illness. Interment was made yesterday in the city cemetery. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--CHRISTMAS PACKAGES--Many questions are being asked relative to the above matter. For the information of the public I am giving herewith instructions as issued by the War Department through the Red Cross. The War Department wishes each man in the service to have the privilege of receiving a package from home at Christmas time but has been forced to rule that only one parcel, and of a standard size and weight, sent to each man. Therefore, the army authorities abroad are distributing to each man in the American Expeditionary Force a label for his parcel. The soldier will then mail that label to a relative or friend to be attached here at home to the package which is to go back to the soldier. No package will be accepted for the soldier unless it has on it this official label issued to the soldier in France, and by the soldier sent to his folks at home. The Red Cross has been asked to distribute the standard size cartons to all families who can present the label received from relatives overseas. These cartons have been ordered and delivery is promised in ample time to distribute them. G. O. Perry, Chairman. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--The Boy Scouts are doing their bit in the bond sale, and the rivalry between them has been rather keen. Up to yesterday Clyde Smith had sold eleven, and Eugene Burton ten, which entitles each to a medal. Arcule Jones had sold three, and Leonard Walton, Joe Spurling and David Hairl one each. The boys are also engaged in the work of collecting old newspapers and magazines which they will sell to buy themselves equipment. They are also collecting nut shells which will be sent to the government to make carbon for gas masks. Help them all you can. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. J. D. Dougherty of east of town, and Mrs. Nancy Howell were married in Moberly on the 12th by Judge M. M. Marshall. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Luther Warford, who has been quite sick for several days, is better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Robert Epperly, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Terril Epperly, of Clifton Hill, died at Camp Funston Sunday from influenza. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. Don Atterberry and Miss Lona Elam of Madison were married in the parlors of the Randolph Hotel Saturday, October 12th, the Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong performing the ceremony. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. John Davis and children left this week for New Baden, Ill., to join Mr. Davis, who has located there and where they will make their future home. They leave many warm friends in old Higbee who hope their absence will be only temporary. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--In making mention last week of the death of Mrs. G. R. Rennolds we are in error in stating that she was born in Howard county. She was born on the old Dysart farm just northwest of Yates, which was homesteaded by her grandfather in the year 1800. (Kathy's notes: According to her father's Nicholas Dysart's obituary, he was born in the year 1800, in Fayette county, KY and came to Howard county, Mo. in 1818 with his father and settled in the Boonslick area. A year later he moved to Randolph county near Yates.) Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bagby received a letter last Friday from their son Roger who was in England at the time the letter was written, but said they were not to remain but a short time where they were located. He is probably in France by this time--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Saturday being Liberty Day, the big flag was run up on the new flag pole, but without any ceremony. As soon as the influenza quarantine is lifted a date for the formal dedication of the pole and the raising of the flag will be set, and you can depend upon it that the occasion will be made one very much worth while. Watch for the date and make your arrangements to be here. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. G. M. Nichols is looking ten years younger since parting with his mustache. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Joe Dougherty, son of George Dougherty of near Glasgow, died at Camp Pike, Arkansas, on the 13th from influenza. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. A. O. Davidson, who conducted a drug store here for a short time some twenty years ago, dropped dead in his office in Columbia one day this week from heart trouble. He was about 63 years old. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Nero Thompson received word Monday that his son, Bynum, who is in the training camp at Waco, Texas, and who had been dangerously ill from influenza and pneumonia, was out of danger and would be out in a few days. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. William Grant of Excelsior Springs and Mrs. H. C. Thorpe of Armstrong spent Sunday here with their brother, J. B. Terrill. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. Lee Thomason received a letter Wednesday from her mother, Mrs. A. Barnes, of Higginsville, in which she stated that influenza was still raging there, that seven new cases developed Tuesday and that seven deaths had occurred the past week. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Richard Jones, who moved to Windsor from Higbee some twelve years ago, moved back last week and is working at his trade of blacksmith at mine No. 11. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Baker of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived the first of the week for a visit with Mrs. Baker's sister, Mrs. H. Land, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Baker left Tuesday for Oklahoma City, having been transferred to that place by the large oil company with which he is connected and will be joined later by Mrs. Baker. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burgess left Wednesday for Kansas City where they will make their home. Since Mr. Burgess entered military service several months ago, and from which he has been honorably discharged on account of physical disability, Mrs. Burgess has been making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robb. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. Ollie Duncan received a message Wednesday informing her of the death of a niece, Miss Gertrude Wortham, which occurred Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Joe Lynch, whose mother resides near Glasgow, died of influenza at Camp McArthur, Texas, on the 13th. The body, in charge of John Lynch of this place, who is located at the same camp, passed through here Wednesday for Glasgow. Deceased was about 25 years of age and was married only a few weeks before entering training several months ago. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. J. W. Winn, who is to leave Wednesday for Waco, Texas, to take up his duties as an army surgeon, went to St. Louis Wednesday to buy his uniform and equipment. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Mrs. John Little received a cablegram Tuesday from her brother, Gordon Rankin, who is in France with the 89th Division, stating that he was well and that his new address was the same as Carl Duncan's, from which it is inferred that he has a clerical position in the same office as Mr. Duncan. When last heard from he was in the hospital, the severe training and hard work being too much for him, he never having fully recovered from an injury sustained in a ball game at Windsor several years ago, and an operation he underwent about two years ago. From letters received here by other Higbee boys who have been on the firing line in which it was stated that Gordon had been sent back, we infer that he also was in the thick of the fight for a time. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie received word the latter part of last week of the death of his nephew, Friedman Mayer, who died in San Diego, Ca, on the 8th from typhoid. Interment was made at Elk City, Okla. his old home. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mayer formerly of Sturgeon, and was about 35 years of age, and had been in the banking business in California for several years. Friday, 18 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 27--RUSSELL JAMES DEAD--Russel, son of Mr. and Mrs. U. B. James of near Huntsville, died at Camp Dodge, Iowa, from influenza the latter part of last week. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--In renewing for The NEWS Glenn Walker writes us from Great Lakes, Ill. "Our camp is under quarantine at present and has been for two weeks on account of Spanish influenza. Lots of deaths have occurred. I have been working in the morgue doing embalming during the big death rate. Please send me the last two copies of the NEWS and also keep it coming." Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--THE FLAG POLE UP--Higbee's big flag pole, work on which commenced Thursday of last week, was raised at 7 p.m. Saturday, the job being completed, thanks to those having the work in charge, in record time, and will stand for years as a monument to our boys "over there." The top of the pole, which is adorned with a large polished brass ball and a 100-candle power electric lamp, is 93 feet above the ground, and at night can be seen for miles. The big flag raising, which was to have been held tomorrow, had to be called off on account of the Board of Health's inhibition against all public gatherings. The services will be held at a later date, due notice of which will be given, and will be made all the better on account of the delay. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--AIRSHIP FLIGHT CALLED OFF--The airship flight which was to have been staged here yesterday by a flier from Scott Field near St. Louis had to be called off on account of the quarantine of the field on account of the Spanish Influenza. Those having in charge the flag raising which was to have taken place tomorrow, and which also has been called off from the same cause, made very effort possible to have the ship here for that date but Friday was the only day that could be given us. A message was received Wednesday stating that the flight had been called off for the reason stated, and that no machines would be allowed to leave the field. But we will have something for the crowd tomorrow night anyway, as the Special War Exhibits Train is to arrive at 7:30 and will hang up for the night. But it will not be kept open all night, so be on hand early. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--L. W. Newman sold his residence property this week to Miller Warford and will leave the latter part of the month for Memphis, Tenn., where he will work in the government munitions plant, and will dispose of all his household goods at auction on the 26th. He has no idea of leaving Higbee permanently, we are pleased to state. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Homer Riley of Kansas city is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Evelyn Hume returned to her home in Kansas City Saturday after an extended visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Owens. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Edwin Cave, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cave formerly of this place, was married in Kansas City on the 5th, to Miss Goldie C. Elliott of that city, and where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Lena Hudson who is attending Missouri Valley College at Marshall, is at home until the school is reopened, it having been closed on account of the influenza. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening of last week in honor of Dr. J. W. Winn, who will answer the call to the colors the latter part of the month. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Arnold Miller, guests of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--ORDER OF PUBLICATION--Tena Perrigo, Plaintiff, vs. Edward Perrigo, Defendant.......(condensed) You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, in the State of Missouri, at Huntsville, Missouri, for the purpose of obtaining a divorce upon the grounds of desertion, non-support and indignities, which said action is returnable on the first day of the next regular term of said court, to be held at the Court House in the City of Huntsville, Missouri, in the County of Randolph, and State of Missouri, on the 9th day of December, 1918.... Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Berna Bond and three children of Richmond, Cal., returned home Saturday after an extended visit with her grandparents, Joel Owens and wife. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Born, on the 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Chapman, a son. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dennis, who recently moved to Springfield, Ill., moved back to Higbee last week. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Miss Mina Levi was called to Nevada, Monday by the death of her nephew, Irvin Hirsch. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Mary Riley was called to Hannibal Tuesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. M. N. Hotchkiss. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. H. M. Burell and son, William, of Moberly, were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Dan Rice, Sunday. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--J. Frank Miller and wife and son, Howard, and wife left Friday of last week for Ft. Smith, Ark., where they will make their future home. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--IRVIN HIRSCH DEAD--Succumbs to Pneumonia Following Attack of Spanish Influenza--Higbee folks were stunned and shocked beyond measure when word came Monday from Nevada that Irvin Hirsch was dead at the home of his father, S. M. Hirsch, in that place, death occurring the day shortly before noon from pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. Word had reached here a day or two before that he was sick, but no one was prepared for the news of his death, and many can not yet realize that he is gone. Irvin was born and reared in Higbee and moved with his father to Nevada four years ago, returning to Higbee a year ago to manage the store here, a position in which he more than made good, being a general favorite. Having reached his majority last June, he was caught in the draft of that month, and left here two weeks ago to spend a few days with the home folks before leaving for training camp, for which he was to have left, we learn, within a few days of his death. He was anxious to get in the service that he might do his bit in bringing freedom to the world and also for the reason that the training would develop him physically and make him robust and strong. We have been unable to learn anything as to the funeral, but presume interment was made in St. Louis by the side of his mother, who died in that place eighteen years ago. He is survived by his father, step-mother and two brothers, Harry, of Fayette, and Major, besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who mourn his death as a brother. The NEWS joins the community in deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--DR. J. W. WINN TO LEAVE IN TWO WEEKS--Dr. J. W. Winn, who recently offered his services to the government, has been accepted, and yesterday received a message from the War Department that he would be commissioned a First Lieutenant and that he was to report within fifteen days to the Commanding General at Waco, Texas. Dr. Winn wired his acceptance and will leave within the time stated unless he receives other orders. It is our guess that he won't be long in the service until he is raised to the rank of captain or major. Such is our wish, at any rate. The Doctor enlisted with the intention of going overseas, as he will have more opportunity to advance in knowledge of medicine and surgery as well as to do the most good. We have an idea, however, that he will be held here for some time, or until the influenza is put out of commission. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Ella Edwards and Mrs. R. C. Edwards returned to their home in Pearl, Ill., Wednesday after a weeks' visit with Higbee relatives. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mark Murphy who has been in the navy for twelve years, and who has been on the Atlantic since the outbreak of the war, came home last week for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy. Mr. Murphy, who is recovering from an operation, was given a four months furlough. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26-- "FLU" LID ON--Because of the prevalence of the Spanish influenza in several neighboring towns and several prospective cases here, though none has yet developed, and in conformity with a proclamation by Gov. Gardner, the Higbee Board of Health has ordered the public school closed indefinitely as well as the picture show and churches and all public gatherings of every kind. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Ed Drennon of Piper, Kan., arrived Saturday for a short visit with his daughter, Miss Margaret, who is attending school here and making her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brundege, Mr. Drennon attended the Rennolds stock sale and purchased a car load of fine cattle which he shipped to his home in Kansas. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--MRS. G. R. RENNOLDS DEAD--Mrs. Kizzie Elizabeth Rennolds, beloved wife of G. R. Rennolds, and one of Higbee's best known and most highly respected ladies, died at the family home in this place at 10 o'clock Sunday, October 6, 1918. Mrs. Rennolds was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Euphemia Dysart, and was born in Howard county on November 11, 1844, moving in her young girlhood with her parents to the old Dysart homestead near Yates. She was married to G. R. Rennolds on October 2, 1883, and with the exception of a few years spent on the farm following her marriage, spent her life in Higbee. Some ten or fifteen years ago her health began to fail, her malady being an almost constant bleeding of the nose, tongue and finger tips--a disease rarely heard of--and which made her an invalid, especially during the past six years or more. She was taken to different climates by Mr. Rennolds and also to the best specialists of the country, but nothing permanent could be done for her relief. She was a great sufferer at times, but was never heard to complain, bearing her troubles with Christian fortitude. She was cheerful to the very last, and took as much interest in Mr. Rennolds' business affairs, apparently, as he did himself. Mrs. Rennolds united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church when quite a young girl and until her health failed was a regular attendant at all of the services whenever it was possible for her to do so. Mrs. Rennolds was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed by those who knew her best. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. W. H. Black of Marshall, president of Missouri Valley College, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Gibbs of Chicago, former pastor of the Christian church at this place. Each spoke in eloquent terms of her many virtues, and especially of her charities, of which she never made any display, following the Biblical injunction of not allowing one hand to know what the other hand did. The floral offerings, as profuse and beautiful as any ever seen here on a similar occasion, and the large and sympathetic audience, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held. Special music was furnished by Miss Clementine Groshong and Mrs. S. E. Stewart of Moberly. At her special request, made some time ago, she was buried in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. In the death of Mrs. Rennolds, one of Higbee's happiest homes is robbed of a devoted wife and mother and the town of one of its most refined and cultured ladies. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereft. The following from a distance attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Negley and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirby, Moberly; J. M. Rennolds and family, L. B. Chenoweth and family, Mrs. W. W. Innes, Fayette; Miss Jeanette White, Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hull, Madison; Givens Dysart and Jeff Robinson, Armstrong. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--DR. AND MRS. T. H. WALTON ENTERTAIN--Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton entertained their guest, Mrs. Arnold Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Thursday of last week, it being the 36th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Pattrick. The evening was spent in playing 500. A delicious 2-course luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. Arnold Miller of Dallas, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Walton Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Reid and M. Am Lambier. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--SAMUEL DANIEL DEAD--Samuel Daniel, for years one of Higbee's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, but who had been living in Springfield, Ill., for several years, died at his home in that place Friday of last week following a few day's illness. We did not learn the cause of his death, but presume it was general debility, as he was past 75 years of age and had been quite feeble for some time. He is survived by his widow, three sons and two daughters, to all of whom The NEWS, along with other old Higbee friends, extends its deepest sympathy. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--A. W. BROWN WON--In the Old Fiddler 's contest held at the Grand Theatre Friday night, A. W. Brown of Paris, won the gold medal, while "Doc" Ed Fletcher took second money and A. H. Wright of Huntsville was close third. The contest was the third of a series, one each year, and is open only to fiddlers, not to anyone who can read music. The following also were among the contestants, J. H. Benton, Renick: W. B. Allen and Clayton Ransdall, who was eliminated as he had won a medal at a previous contest. A big crowd enjoyed the old time music, and the old time way of playing--Moberly Democrat. Mr. Brown is a brother of Mrs. A. J. Young of this place. Friday, 11 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 26--Mrs. Robert Gruber, Jr. returned to her home in Bevier Friday after a short visit here with Mr. Gruber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gruber. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Mrs. Roy Piper returned to her home in Slater Saturday after a short visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Goin. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--We printed bills this week for Ira Kirby, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm west of town on the 8th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Kirby, who recently sold the farm to S. W. Pitney, will move to town. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--IN MEMORIAM--Rees A. Young, born June 25, 1901 at Higbee, Mo. to Wm. L. and Annie Young. With his parents he moved to Springfield, Ill., in 1904. When only 9 years of age his heart was touched by the Savior's love and he was baptized into the Elliott Avenue Baptist Church from which church his funeral was held Friday, August 9. He took an active part in Sunday School work, holding several different offices and always faithful to his trust. On July 26 after a brief illness he was taken to the Springfield hospital. At first it was not thought that his time on this earth was so short but at 6 o'clock August 9 the parents were stunned by the announcement that he could remain with them only a few hours and at 12 o' clock, midnight, he passed away. While he is gone, he is not forgotten. In the home there is a vacant chair, but Rees is remembered and he is not only remembered in the home, but in the church and in the community in which he lived. Rees was a boy that made friends and kept them. He was kind and sympathetic, wide awake and industrious. Loyalty was a word that meant a good deal to him. But he is no more. He is gone--gone to those glorious heights where God and the angels dwell. Though his parents and sister are crushed by the taking away of their dear son and brother, yet they rejoice that though he cannot return to them, they can go to him. H is body was laid away in beautiful Oak Ridge to await the resurrection of the Just. A Friend. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--A SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE FOR PROHIBITION--On Saturday before the election, Nov. 2nd, the Sunday Schools of Randolph will unite in a great parade at Moberly, for the Amendment to the Missouri Constitution, prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage. The boys and girls will make this one of their appeals to fathers and brothers to make Missouri dry for their sakes. They will go to Moberly in decorated cars, Autos and Fords; in floats; with banners and bunting; flags and flowers; Autumn leaves and mottoes, making a display worthy of being seen by every father and mother in the County. Every school in the county will be represented, no slackers. A speaker of national reputation will be the Orator of the Day. The Parade will start at Tannehill Park, Nov 2 at 1:30 p.m. Benj. L. Smith. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--P. D. Woods returned Friday to his home in Kansas City after a visit with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Dyre. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--MRS. J. K. WARFORD DEAD--Mrs. J. K. Warford, who had been failing health for the past year or more, died at her home, four miles southwest of Higbee at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning, October 2, 1918. She was about 65 years of age, and is survived by four sons, and three daughters--Will, Alex, Luther and John, Mrs. Ida Shafer and Mmes. John and Joe Palfrey. She also leaves two brothers, John and A. C. Holtzclaw, and two sisters, Mrs. Minerva Kirby and Mrs. Martha Ware. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Church of Christ, just south of town, and where interment was made by the side of her husband, who died in September 1916. Mrs. Warford was a devoted Christian and was recognized as such by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and besides her immediate family will be sadly missed by a wide circle of acquaintances. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Jas. L. Fowler, a former well known resident of this vicinity, died at his home in Moberly Thursday of last week. He was 70 years of age and is survived by his widow, five sons and two daughters. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--John Newman, who recently sold his farm east of town, bought the John B. Warford farm of 61 acres one miles south of Myers last week, paying $70 per acre. The sale was made by W. F. Jones. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Mrs. John Walton, who underwent a serious operation at a Kansas City hospital Tuesday of last week, is doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and will likely be able to return home in another week. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Solomon Cross, a former well known citizen of Renick, died at his home in Hobart, Okla., on Sept. 27. Interment was made Monday in Moberly. Mr. Cross was 90 years old, and is survived by one son. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Hiram Webster this week traded his place in the east part of town to Wm. Hirshman for the latters farm of 160 acres south of town. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--J. B. (Pete) Terrill, who left here about four years ago, but who had not been heard from for a year or more, passed through here over the Alton Thursday of last week, we are informed by W. F. Jones. He was on his way to Norfolk, Va., to work in the shipyards, so he informed Mr. Jones. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Mrs. William Banta returned to her home in Oxford, Nebr. Tuesday after a visit of several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Magruder, of near town. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Miss Stella Johnson of Armstrong left here Wednesday for New York, from which place she will sail for Panama where she has a good position with the government. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Burke was a scene of a mighty pleasant and noisy gathering Friday evening of last week, the occasion being the 13th birthday of their son, Glenn, he having for his guests fifty-one of his school boy and girl friends. He was the recipient of numerous presents, chief among them being a wrist watch, which were presented on behalf of the crowd by Jeanette Hare and Reba Harris. It is needless to add that the little folks thoroughly enjoyed the occasion, and especially the dainty lunch served by Mrs. Burke. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Higbee folks will be pained to learn of the death of Rev. G. W. Nollner, at one time pastor of the Methodist church here, which occurred at his home in Columbia Monday of last week. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Mrs. Henry Powell was quite painfully injured in a runaway accident Sunday, and until the next day it was not known but what she was fatally hurt. In company with Mrs. W. D. Burke she was returning from the I. C. Powell farm, and as the rig started down a hill near the Willard Owen place something about the harness gave way, allowing the buggy to run down on the horse, which began to kick and run. Taking the reins from Mrs. Burke, who felt that she could not hold the horse in the road, Mrs. Powell endeavored to do so. She was kicked or thrown from the rig and caught in the lines and dragged for about 100 yards. Seeing that Mrs. Powell could not manage the horse, Mrs. Burke jumped from the buggy, calling to Mrs. Powell to do the same, and escaped with no further injury than a good shaking up. Her son, Glenn, and Mrs. Powell's son Frank, who were standing on the rear axle and holding to the seat, also jumped and escaped injury. The buggy was demolished. A car was called and Mrs. Powell rushed home, when it was found that she was a solid bruise from head to foot, and that her spine seemed to be more or less affected. Her injuries kept her in bed most of the week. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--The best picture we have yet seen of a group of soldier boys, was that received Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Warford, from their son, Thomas, who sailed for France from an eastern camp several weeks ago. It was about five feet long and was a "close up" of every one of the 200 or more boys. Although he was standing in the back row, Mr. Warford was about the first one you would notice, his height, 6 fee 4 1/2 inches, putting him head and shoulders above the rest. He looked in perfect physical trim and fit to account for a dozen Huns at one and the same time. Here's hoping that he bags ten times that number. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--FUHRMAN-LUSBY--Mr. Elbert Fuhrman and Miss Edna Ethel Lusby, two popular young people of the Yates vicinity, drove to the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. M. Thomason, near Armstrong where they were united in the holy bonds of wedlock Sunday afternoon, Sept 29, 1918. They were accompanied by Mr. Virgil Lyon and the groom's sister, Miss Ethelyn Fuhrman. Mr. and Mrs. Fuhrman will go to housekeeping at once at their home in this place. We extend best wishes and congratulations to this splendid young couple and wish for them a long and happy wedded life. Friday, 4 October, 1918, Vol 32, No 25--Mrs. Lee Crossley, who with her husband caused all kinds of excitement here two weeks ago, when Crossley attempted to kill constable Embree, disarmed Marshal Williams at the point of a gun and kidnapped T. J. Cooper, forcing him at the point of a gun to drive him to Boonville, was celebrated from jail the latter part of last week. She was allowed to remain in the jail until she could hear from her people, but as they could not come to her assistance at once, a public subscription was taken and enough money raised to buy her a ticket to Indianapolis and her meals while making the trip, and she left town Sunday night over the Alton. Crossley is in jail at Huntsville and will likely get a year of two in the pen for his performance here, provided Uncle Sam does not claim him for deserting, Crossley having confessed that he was a deserter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--A DAY OF EXCITEMENT--Sunday in Higbee Reminded One of Early Border Days.--Last Sunday was one of intense excitement in Higbee, and the guns and pistols displayed would have caused a stranger within our gates to think he had stepped backward fifty years in some border town in the far West. And it call came about by the near murder of I. J. Embree and the kidnapping of T. J. Cooper, and this was caused by Embree thoughtlessly stepping out of the city jail ahead of a prisoner. To begin at the beginning, two men appeared at the home of Emmett Robb in the east part of town early Sunday morning and asked for a bucket of water, claiming their car had broken down. Their actions aroused suspicions and they were watched by Mr. Robb's son and one or two of Ed Hawkin's boys. As one of the parties was seen to change man's attire for a dress, the boys reported to Mr. Hawkins, who came to town and informed Embree, when the latter and Marshal Williams went out and brought them to town, taking them to the city jail. Mr. Embree took the woman to the main room of the hall, while Williams took the man to his private office and searched him. Completing the job, he told Embree to bring the woman in and then asked him to take the man down to the cells and lock him up. It never entering Embree's head that the man was a bad actor, he started to show the man the way to the side stairs leading to the basement by going out first. As soon as he was in advance of the man, the fellow picked up an iron pump handle and struck Embree in the back of the head, knocking him out in the street, and rendering him unconscious. But for the fact that the blow landed on Embree's shoulder first he would have been instantly killed. Believing, perhaps that he had committed murder, the man stepped out in the street and dragged Embree back in the hallway, taking the latter's revolver as he did so. Hearing the noise, Williams opened the door to see what was wrong when he found himself looking into the barrel of a pistol. He was told to back up, which he proceeded to do, remarking to the fellow, "you bet I'll back up." Hearing some one approaching the door from the street, the man turned his head for a second, and in that brief time Williams had drawn his revolver and fired. As he pulled the trigger the woman made a grab for his arm and hooked her fingers in his coat sleeve, jerking the pistol to one side and the ball going through the window. As the man again had him covered and the woman was swinging on his arm, there was nothing for Williams to do but allow her to take the gun which she did. John Wilson and Geo. Ohlinger, who had made a rush for the hall when they saw Embree fall out of the doorway, were ordered back at the point of a revolver and very wisely complied. The man and woman then rushed out of the hall and ran east, the woman being caught by Bert Hughes in front of his residence who assisted marshal Williams and Geo. Purdy in rushing her back to the jail, which proved no little job, as she fought like a wild cat. Seeing the commotion in front of the hall from his garage, Thos. Cooper, having been told that a car was on fire, piled into an old Ford, and accompanied by his son, Romie, and Richard Compton and Sandy Roberts, raced to the east part of town. He saw the tussle with the woman and thinking that she had jumped from the car and was perhaps burned to death, he gave the car more juice and shot on east after the burning car when someone yelled, "he's just gone over the hill." Reaching the foot of the hill no one was to be seen but the stranger. Coming to a stop Cooper asked him what all the excitement was about, when the fellow replied by covering the party with a gun, mounting the running board and commanding Cooper to get him out of town at once if he valued his life. The desperado would not hear of any slow driving for bad roads or anything else and made Cooper drive the car as fast as it would go. Striking the county road in the north part of town they headed west, and when near the residence of Ernest Dinwiddie the car was stopped and Roberts and Compton ordered to get out and to keep their mouths closed if they valued the life of their partner. Soon every available car in town was being loaded with men carrying rifles, shotguns and revolvers, each of whom left town determined to kill the bandit if possible. But one car, driven by Chas. Lee Kirby, got within sight of the Cooper car, losing it after the railroad had been crossed west of Yates. Most of the cars returned by 4 o'clock having been on the chase about five hours, and no one reported having seen the car wanted. It could be traced as far as Armstrong where it seemed to have disappeared. Fearing the man might murder Cooper when he reached the river of some railroad, other cars started out again and others were preparing to go out for the night when Mr. Cooper telephoned from New Franklin that he was all right and was on his way home. The people were as much relieved as he was himself that he escaped all injury. He states that after leaving Yates they went south and then into Armstrong by a road less frequently used, then on into the edge of Glasgow. He states that several cars from here were likely in both places before he reached there, and that those in pursuit missed out in not dropping a man here and there in the outskirts of the towns. From Glasgow Cooper drove to Boonsboro where they got gas, and then to Arrow Rock where Cooper thought the man might find a skiff. After walking up and down the river bank for a long distance, with Cooper always "under the gun," the latter turned and told his captor that the experience was getting on his nerves, and that if he intended to harm him to make a break and they would have it out, whereupon he was informed that if he followed orders not a hair of his head would be harmed, but that he would be shot otherwise. He then inquired as to where the Katy crossed the river and on being informed told Cooper to take him to Franklin, and to avoid all towns, which was easy for Cooper, as he knew every foot of the country. On reaching Franklin the car was left about 400 yards from the river. They crossed on the ferry, the captain falling for the hard luck story put up by the stranger. Cooper tried by signs, winks and nods to put the captain wise, but all that the latter ever understood was that something was wrong and he reported their passage to the police as soon as he had reached the Boonville side. The man took Cooper about a mile up the Missouri Pacific track, but no train showing up he asked where he could catch the Katy, and on being told of a heavy grade south of Boonville they made their way there, and a train coming along about 5:15 the fellow climbed aboard a box car, throwing Cooper the key to his car which he had stuck in an apple, being one of many they had picked up in going through an orchard, and again warned him to keep his mouth closed. Cooper ran to the caboose and told the crew, and the fellow was arrested in Sedalia, being returned here Tuesday. On returning to Boonville the police wanted to arrest Cooper, but believed his story when he was vouched for by old acquaintances. Mr. Cooper says he never saw a car run so in all his life, and that it made the trip to Boonsboro on less than five gallons of gas and ran all day without oil or water. He was afraid to kill the car outright, but made very effort to heat the engine and to make the car buck, but all to no purpose. The man was given a preliminary hearing Wednesday and was bound over to circuit court and taken to jail at Huntsville, under the charge of assault with intent to kill. When first arrested he carried a registration card bearing the name of Lee Sewell, the name having apparently been written over a name that had been erased. At his hearing he stated that his name was Lee Crossley, and that the woman was his wife, and to prove his statement the woman produced a marriage certificate issued to Lee Crossley and Dorothy Brown on September 12, 1917. He confessed that he deserted from the army at Camp Taylor, KY., giving the number of his regiment and his commanding officer. The latter has been communicated with, but so far nothing has been heard from him. Sheriff Ford was here from Mexico Wednesday and stated that the couple came to his town Thursday of last week in a Ford truck they had stolen in St. Louis, abandoning it there and stealing another one, which they returned later in the night, fearing that the night watchman, who had seen them, would follow. They spent Friday night at Clark, and beat their way here, it is resumed, on a freight. It was at first believed they were members of the Lewis gang but Kansas City officials say their descriptions do not fit the parties wanted. We are not advised as to what disposition will be made of the woman, or what charges, if any, will be placed against her. Prosecuting Attorney Wight informed us Wednesday that so far as he was concerned she could be turned loose. She was still being held last night. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mrs. and Mrs. Finis Jackson of Burton visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Nero Thompson, of near town the first of the week. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Bynum Thompson, who left two weeks ago for a Texas training camp, sustained a slight injury one day last week which will keep him from training for several days. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Higbee lost some more mighty good people this week when Thos. R. Williams and family moved to Illinois. Their host of friends are hoping that their absence is only temporary. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Dr. W. S. Thompson, one of Armstrong's best known physicians, died at his home in that place Thursday of last week. He was 53 years old and is survived by his widow and one son. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24-- "The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin" at the Gem tomorrow afternoon and night. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a letter about ten days ago from her brother, Miller Pyle, who is with the signal corps in France, and who has been in the hospital since June 28 from being gassed, in which he stated that he was slowly recovering, but that it would likely be two months before he would be able to go on duty. He was able to walk, he stated, but like an old, old man, as he was burned from the waist down. Mrs. Eubanks received another letter from him this week, under date of August 22, which follows: I left the hospital on August 5, but have not reached my company yet. I had to stop and stay ten days. Then I made another start and traveled 200 miles and had to stop again, and am still here. Will probably complete the trip by September 1. Sure will be glad to get my mail and pay, as I have had neither since June. Will be so glad to get back and see all the boys again. Of course there are a few who will not be there. However, our losses have not been very heavy. I feel about as well today as usual, and think in time I will entirely overcome my injury. The weather is fine and the Yanks are giving the Hun all they want and then some. Tell everyone to write to me. Sergt. 1st Class M. Pyle, Co. C., 1 Field Signal Battalion, A. E. F. France Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--THE FLAG POLE A CERTAINTY--If there be those who thought the question of a 100-foot flag pole would end only in talk when it was found that such a pole, and a flag in proportion would cost $500 or more, when a 75-footer was objected to, have another think coming for the pole and flag have been ordered and the money necessary is in sight, there being $250 in the bank, $130 additional reported raised among the employees of the Walton Mine and $81.50 among the men at Mine No. 11. Whatever may be left will be donated to the Red Cross or the YMCA. It is hoped to raise the pole next week that the concrete foundation, which is to be seven feet in diameter and ten feet deep, may be thoroughly set by Oct 12, the day the flag is to be raised. Mayor Thomason, T. D. Williams and Jesse Whitmore, who were appointed as a committee to take the affair in charge and make all necessary arrangements, have let no grass grow under their feet and have about everything arranged except a speaker for the occasion. They will endeavor to secure Paul Prosser of Fayette for that part of the programme, an if they succeed folks can depend upon it that it will be speech worth walking twenty miles to hear, for as an orator Prosser is without a peer. It is to be hope we will have pretty weather for the occasion, but weather or no weather, the flag will go up on October 12, so make your arrangements in be here, for the flag goes up to honor the boys from Higbee and vicinity who are now "over there," and others in the service. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--To prove that he had not turned in a false alarm in regard to the finding of what appeared to be the petrified remains of a prehistoric snake in a coal mine near Roanoke recently, mention of which was made in our issue of two weeks ago, Mine Inspector Evan Jones made a special trip in his car and brought the snake to Higbee, where it has since been on view in his front yard. All who have seen the find are pretty sure it was a snake when the world was young, although it is possible that it might have been a tree. The formation, which had to be removed in sections, is about twenty feet long, the sections being from two to eighteen inches in length. The piece forming the head is about as perfect a snake's head as one could imagine, and a monster snake is the first thing one thinks of on looking down the entire length of the thing. The top side of the rock, from one end to the other, contains pits about a quarter of an inch in depth and about half an inch apart, making it appear all the more snake-like. The first ten feet is round and is some four or five inches in diameter while the latter half seems to have been flattened out. Some of the sections carry a reddish colored core, about an inch in diameter, which some take to have been the snake's backbone, while others think it may have been the heart of a tree. >From one end to the other, however, no evidence of any limb can be found. The NEWS, with Mr. Jones' consent, reported the matter to the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, the director of which has asked that one of the sections be sent him that it may be positively determined just what the find really is. Should it prove a desirable addition to similar collections it will be accepted. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--FIVE STURGEON BOYS FROM ONE FAMILY IN THE WAR--A service flag flying at the home of George Mathis is the symbol of more service than any single flag being flown in this section, for the reason that Mr. Mathis has five boys in the service of Uncle Sam, three of them in the navy and two in the army. Lacky Mathis, who is home on a visit, comes from the University of Texas, at Austin. He is undergoing training and instruction there to fit himself for an air observer. Sherman and Curtis Mathis are both at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Illinois. Frank Mathis, also in the navy, is stationed at New York. Dallas Mathis is with the quartermaster's corps at Fort Logan, Colorado. The parents of these boys have a right to feel proud of them. All are big, healthy youngsters and good to look upon--Sturgeon Leader. These young men are nephews of W. W. Brundege of this place. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Born, on the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Fowler, a son. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--J. H. Bagby is wearing a smile these days that will not come off, he being made a grandfather for the first time by the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Davis on the 26th. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Just before going to press we learn that James Jones, who was shot Tuesday evening by Wm. Chism, an account of which appears on the first page, was unconscious and that his recovery was doubtful. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Riley Land, who drove one of the cars in the man hunt Sunday, acquired the title of "speed demond" by making a record run. When Marshal Williams returned to town he found that Moberly officers had started to Moberly with his woman prisoner, intending to place her in jail there for safer keeping, and asked Riley to overtake their car. The latter, after advising everyone to hold on, left town at 65 miles an hour, slowing up only for curves, and went up "Sunshine" Hill at over 40 miles an hour. He overtook the car before it had gone half the distance. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Walton received a letter this week from their son, Clarence, who has been in training camp in Massachusetts for several months, stating that he had about recovered from a very severe attack of influenza, and was able to be out, though very weak. His knee, which he dislocated at Camp Funston, still gives him a great deal of trouble. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Joe E. Jones of Independence was here Tuesday, the guest of his brother, Isaac, being on his way home from Chillicothe where he spent his vacation. As he had but two days in which to fill out and return his questionnaire, he had to rush home and could spend but a few hours with old Higbee friends. He informed us that his father's sight is still failing, and that he has lost the sight of one eye entirely. This is sad news, indeed, to Mr. Jones' host of Higbee friends and all join the NEWS in the prayer that his sight will be spared. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mrs. G. M. Nichols attended the funeral of Del Hart at Moberly Tuesday. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Omar Lynch returned Monday to Camp Funston after a few days' visit with his parents south of town. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Will and Esry Lusby returned Monday to Camp Funston after a short visit with their parents near Yates. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Eugene Robertson, who is in the Navy, and who came home from New York on a ten-day furlough for a visit with his parents at Yates, returned to his duties Monday. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mrs. Jacob Grapes of Burton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Dougherty, the first of the week. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mrs. Russell Pickering of Higginsville, was the guest of her father, Lud Newman, during the week. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Joe B. Jones received a message Thursday of last week from his brother-in-law, E. N. Meyer, of Washington, Ohio, advising him of the death of his father. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--The residence of Sam Major of Fayette, during the absence of the family Friday of last week, was destroyed by fire, together with most of its contents. Friday, 27 September, 1918, Vol 32, No 24--Mrs. W. D. Burke and Hawkins Dougherty were the holders of the tickets that drew the diamond rings given away Saturday night by the Princess Stock Co. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.