Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--ALL CLASS 1 WILL BE SENT--Local Board Then Will Have But 78 For Call 863 But Quota Will Be Accepted.--When the Local Draft Board of Randolph county finished the work of checking up the number of white men in Class 1 to fill the call for 109 men to entrain between July 22-28 they found that they had but 78 men and notified Jefferson city to this effect. The adjutant's general's office replied ordering all class 1 to be entrained and stated that they would be accepted as Randolph county's quota under this call. The following is the official list of those who will be ordered to entrain under this call No. 863: Clarence Burton. Ira Nelson Mallery. Ed Hiddenghaus. Edwin William Driskell Homer Duffield Melvin Bond. Francis Lusk Truby. Milton Ames. Frank Hartley Estill. Herman Shover. William Dudley Lusby. Harry Gola. Harley Flint Preston. Montie Cleveland Herrin. George Henry Ash. Kassan Suab. Ralph Elmer Carroll. Earl Garland Jardon. May Will Shaefer. Portor Princess Poson. Charles Frederick May. Frank Ornburn. Armory Oliver Moore. Charles McGee Robb. Arthur F. Arnspurger. Thomas Roy Pickett. Earl Stallman. Willard Baugh. Elmer Lusby. John Andrew Formento. Claud Richard Ewing. Pete Carl Bottino. Millart Leach. Orba Edwards. Grover Cleveland Smith. Aubrey Bradley. Tony Manchetta. Charles Dudley Vince. William George Rupp. William Wood Vasse. Herman White. Herbert Grover Dillman. Edward Ambrose Houtz. Herman Charles Lang. Ralph Leland Davids. Raymond Clark. Ernest Roberts. Jesse C. Widner. Eddie R. Murray. M. Buckler. John Joseph McInnis. Claud Edwin Clark. Geo. Matthew Anderson. Luther Wilson. Charley Gusse Pattrick. John Elliott. Eddie Eugene Givens. Albert Lee Hager. Aubrey Galues Fowler. Frances William Ryals. Ben Evans. James Sterling Farris. Thomas Virgil Tomilson. James Moses Crawford. William Henry Lloyd. Frank Edgar Morris. James Francis Stark. William Edgar Moss. Jesse Lee Bowers. Russell Hunt. Carl Nelson Vance. J. Edward Jackson. Robert Luther Carter. Arthur Henry Dameron. Marion Howard Carroll.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention a big birthday dinner on the 10th at the home of Mrs. Annie Atkins in honor of her 74th anniversary. Since the death a few years ago of her father, Jas. Dougherty, whose birthday was celebrated with a big basket dinner for twenty-one years, beginning with his 75th anniversary, Mrs. Atkins' birthday has been similarly celebrated. Owing to the busy season on the farm, the crowd this year was not as large as formerly, but was large enough for all to have a royal good time and enjoy the big dinner, which was fit for a king. Mrs. Atkins' many friends join the NEWS in the hope that she will enjoy many more such occasions. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Tyre Burton, who recently resigned as deputy postmaster, moved to a farm near Fayette Saturday. Since his resignation Tyre has been pitching hay, and notwithstanding the sudden change to hard manual labor and the hot sun, is steadily gaining in weight. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--(Kathy's notes: This issue of the paper, issued two front pages. The same photo was used on the front page, the same advertisements, the same volume, number and date, but the text was different on the second front page.) Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Neal, a son. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanderson, a son. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Joseph Jones of Peoria, Ill, was the guest of his brother, W. F. Jones, during the week. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mrs. Willard Owens orders the NEWS sent to her daughter, Mrs. Pete Gruber, who recently moved to Bevier. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. J. E. Fox and Miss Beatrice Colley, two of Yates most popular young people, were married at the Baptist church at that place on Sunday, July 14, by the pastor, the Rev. White. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Luke Sharp this week received a letter from his son, David, advising him of his safe arrival in France. David is with a Sanitary Corps of the 356th infantry, and writes that he is not very far from the firing line. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Eld. J. T. Marlow, one of the oldest ministers of the Christian church in this section, is critically ill at his home in Fayette and his death is momentarily expected. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--JAS. S. WEBB DEAD--Jas. S. Webb, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in this place at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon July 15, from cancer of the face, from which he had been a sufferer for several years. Death no doubt came to him as a welcome relief, for his sufferings were long and intense. Mr. Webb was in his 85th year, having been born in 1834, and had been a resident of Higbee and vicinity for the past thirty years or more. He was an upright and honorable gentleman and one of whom we never heard a word of harm said. He is survived by his widow and two sons, George and Will, both of this place. Funeral services were held by Rev. J. H. Bradley at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Phillips, a daughter. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Miss Ruth Jenner of St. Louis is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Welch. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson received a letter from their son, Claud, who is in the ambulance service, advising them of his safe arrival in Italy. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mrs. Jerry Dawson and Miss Margaret Wonders returned to their home in Otha, Ia., Thursday of last week after an extended visit with their sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Walton. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews and six children returned Saturday from a two weeks' stay at Excelsior Springs. They report a delightful time. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--W. I. Williams was here Sunday from Hannibal. He informed us that he had been permanently located there by the Katy and would likely move to that place. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--DR. C. A. JOHNSON HAS NARROW ESCAPE--Dr. C. A. Johnson, who returned to his home in Kiowa, Ok., two weeks ago after a short visit with his father-in-law, Dr. G. M. Nichols, had a very narrow escape from death Sunday, a motor car he was driving being struck by a Rock Island train near Kiowa and completely demolished. D. Morgan, a passenger in the car, was instantly killed. Dr. G. M. Nichols, who has as yet no particulars, received the following message from the station agent at Kiowa: "Dr. Johnson has small bone broken in right leg. Few minor bruises. Doing just fine. Should be up in a week or two." It is not known whether the car referred to was Dr. Johnsons big automobile which he drove to Higbee, or a motor speeder used on railroads. The Doctor' s many Higbee friends join the NEWS in congratulation on his narrow escape. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--Frank Sanderson, who has been stationed at a training camp in New Jersey for several weeks, and who will likely be sailing soon for France, came home Saturday on a ten-day furlough. On the arrival of a son and heir at his home on the 17th, he immediately wired for the extension of his furlough a few days. If same is not granted he will return to New Jersey tonight. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--MRS. ROBERT THOMPSON DEAD--Mrs. Mary Thompson, wife of Robert Thompson, Sr., passed away at her home Thursday afternoon at 2:45 after an illness extending over a period of several years and due to Bright's disease. Her age was 70 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence by Rev. G. W. Dame, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains will then be taken to Collinsville to the Presbyterian church and interment will be in the Collinsville cemetery. Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Preston, was a native of England and born April 25, 1848. Her first marriage was in 1859 in England to Harry Belcher and they came to America in 1865, locating first in Wheeling, West Virginia, and later coming to Collinsville where they resided for many years and where the husband died. Ten children were born to their union--four sons and six daughters--and of these two sons and four daughters survive. They are John Belcher of Nokomis, Wm. Belcher of Vandalia, Mo., Mrs. O. T. Smith of Maplewood, and Mrs. Robert Thompson Jr., of Vandalia; Mrs. Robert Harris, Higbee; and Mrs. Wm. Ralston of Vandalia. Harry Belcher, a son, died in Troy three months ago. There are twenty-one grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Second marriage was in Colorado in 1901 to Robert Thompson, who survives her. In 1904 they moved to Vandalia and came to Troy several years ago. No children were born to the second marriage. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Daughters of Pocahontas lodge in Colorado. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother and a faithful friend and besides a host of friends leaves a large family who will long hold her memory in reverence and call her blessed. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Defory, Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Eson, Mr. and Mrs. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Baur, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Granite City; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, East St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Travis, Wellsville, Mo; Mrs. Robert Harris, Higbee, Mo., and Matt Thompson of Trinidad, Colo.--Troy (Ill,) Record. Mrs. Thompson had many friends in Higbee who will be pained to hear of her death. Friday, 19 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 14--THOMAS BAKER DEAD IN FRANCE--Will Baker of Yates received word this week that his brother, Thomas, was dead in France, death occurring ten days ago from disease. Mr. Baker was the son of the late Dudley Baker of Sturgeon, where he was born and reared, and was well known here where he resided for many years. He moved from here to Yates several years ago and from that place to Novinger where he volunteered for service about a year ago. Mr. Baker was about 40 years of age and is survived by his widow and several children. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13-John Harriman, who was shot thru' the breast in the region of the heart at Marissa, Ill., some eight or ten weeks ago, and who underwent an operation for the removal of the bullet a few weeks ago, was able to join his family here Saturday, although he is yet far from well. The injury to his lung has never healed making a drainage tube necessary. It will likely be many months before he is entirely well. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--DEATH OF HARRY T. LYON--The following, relative to the death of Harry T. Lyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyon, formerly of this place, who was killed in France on the 3rd, is taken from the Little Rock, Ark, Gazette: "The death of Corporal Harry T. Lyon of North Little Rock, who was killed while fighting with the United States Marines in France, was reported in yesterday 's casualty list. Corporal Lyon was a member of the Forty-ninth company, Fifth Regiment, United States Marines. He enlisted in Little Rock July 3, 1916, just two years before the day his death was reported. He left Little Rock July 5, 1916, and went to France with General Pershing's original expedition a year ago last May. He was nearly 26 years old and before enlisting in the marines had been employed for some time by the Ayer-Lord Tie Company in North Little Rock. He was born in Higbee, Mo. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lyon; his brothers, James I. Lyon, William D. Lyon and Leslie Lyon, and his sister, Edith Lyon, all of North Little Rock. Jas. I. Lyon, who formerly was an alderman in North Little Rock, has just returned to make his home. William D. Lyon has enlisted in the navy, but has not been called for service. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seymour received a message yesterday informing them of the death of their son-in-law, Clyde C. Turner, which occurred in Denver on the 10th from heart trouble. He is survived by his widow and parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Turner of Moberly. Interment will be made at Moberly tomorrow or Sunday. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--While returning from church Tuesday evening with her husband, Mrs. O. S. Pitney was seriously injured, the buggy they were in being run into from the rear by a horse ridden by a young man of the name of Magruder, whose first name we could not learn. The buggy was completely wrecked and both Mr. and Mrs. Pitney were thrown violently to the ground, the latter being dragged quite a distance by his own horse, which ran away. He fortunately escaped with a few bruises. Mrs. Pitney had two ribs broken and the scalp torn loose from the right side of her head, being trampled on, it is thought, by the horse that ran into them. Three or four young men who were following the buggy on horseback, engaged in a race, it is said, the accident occurring at a sharp turn in the road. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--AARON J. YOUNG--Aaron James Young, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, was the son of Adam and Martha Young, and was born in Pennsylvania on July 10, 1861. In early boyhood he moved to Indiana with his parents, and in 1886 came to Missouri, locating at Paris, where he was married on December 22, 1888, to Miss Attie Brown, who with seven of the nine children born to them, survives. the children are David, of La Plata; James V., Camp Funston; Edna, William, Alfred, Velma and Everett of this place. As stated last week, he met his death at 2 o'clock, just as the working force was quitting for the day, by being caught under a two-ton rock, which evidently fell without any warning, as it was known as a "slip." The coroner's inquest, which was held at Feland's undertaking parlors following the preparation of the body for burial, rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Eld. Wm. Kelso, who made as touching and consoling a talk as we have heard on similar occasions in a long time. The crowd in attendance was an exceedingly large one, and bore testimony of the esteem in which Mr. Young was held and of the sympathy felt for his family. Interment was made in the city cemetery. While Mr. Young, so far as we know, was never identified with any church, he was a good man at heart and was known and recognized as one of the biggest hearted men in town. He had his faults like the rest of us, but we are firmly of the opinion that the good in him will so far over-balance the bad that it will be all right with him on the other side. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--At a meeting of the school board Friday evening of last week, the resignation of Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who has been teaching in the primary department for several years, and who was reemployed for the coming term, was accepted, she having secured a position in the school at Bozeman, Montana, at a salary of $100 per month. Mrs. Middleton returned to summer school at Kirksville Sunday, and will leave for the West about the middle of next month. Friday, 12 July, 1918, Vol 32, No 13--FRANK DAWSON PAROLED--Frank Dawson, sent to the Penitentiary for life for murdering Miss Anna Hartman at Middle Grove, on December 5, 1903, was given a holiday parole by the state prison commission at Jefferson City Wednesday. The parole will be revoked if Dawson ever comes back to Monroe county. He went direct from the prison to Moberly to visit his aged parents, the father, F. M. Dawson, being blind and hopelessly ill. Later, he states, he will locate in some other state. Dawson was paroled to his uncle, M. S. Dawson, of Centralia. Replying to an inquiry from the appeal about what Monroe county citizens had asked for this clemency, a member of the board stated that nobody had made such a request other than all the prison officials and guards. The parole, was justified on the ground that Dawson was in line by reason of long service and by a model prison record. Dawson was originally sentence to hang. His attorneys saved him by carrying the case to the supreme court and getting anew trial on some trivial flaw in the indictment. A second trial in June, 1905, resulted in a life sentence. The jury stood 10 for first degree murder. After 18 hours of wrangling the ten agreed with the other two to compromise on life sentence. Prior to the second trial a petition circulated by Dawson's father, asking a commutation to life imprisonment, was signed by 1,500 people. A remonstrance was signed by 1000. The crime for which Dawson was imprisoned was one of the worst in the history of Monroe County. Filling up on liquor, he rode from Madison to Middle Grove, walked into a room where a lot of young people were dancing and shot his former sweetheart, Miss Anna Hartman, to death. Another bullet wounded Obie Hughes in the back. Dawson fled from the scene and spent the night in a pile of rails. Next morning he walked to the home of his brother and gave himself up. As a favor to the family the sheriff let him stop at Madison on his way to jail and take breakfast with his parents. As the heartbroken mother served him she remarked: "It will be the last time I will ever see you at my table, my boy, for they will put you in prison for life." Public sentiment in Monroe county was probably very largely against paroling this prisoner--Paris Appeal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's notes: The microfilm stated that the January through June 21, 1918 issues were missing.) Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION--To the people of the City of Higbee: As Mayor of the city of Higbee I desire to direct your attention to the statement of the president of the United States, designating June 28th, 1918 as War Savings Day. On June 28th it is expected that the people of the nation will assemble at the schools or other designated meeting places in their respective districts and at these meetings pledge themselves to invest systematically in War Savings Stamps. In the words of the President "the great result which we seek can be obtained only by the participation of every member of the nation, young and old, in a national concerted thrift movement. I, therefore, urge that our people everywhere pledge themselves, as suggested by the Secretary of the Treasury, to the practice of thrift; to serve the government to the utmost in increasing production in all fields, necessary to the winning of the war; and that the people as evidence of their loyalty invest all that they can save in War Savings Stamps." It behooves every citizen of this community to comply with the President's request as outlined above and I do hereby urge that the people of this city set aside June 28th, 1918, as War Savings Day and on that day assemble and consider their obligation to the government and pledge their loyal support in the prosecution of the war by subscribing to War Savings Stamps according to their means. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of June, A. D. 1918. LEE THOMASON, Mayor. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHILDREN'S SOCIAL--Eugene and Ernest Atkins entertained a number of their friends Sunday, June 23, the day being spent in music and games, and at 12 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served. Those present: Bessie and Belvia Feland, Willie Avery, Idella Atkins, Della Griggs, Gladys Mead, Dannie Patterson, Hazel Avery, Eunice and Brooksie Atkins, Cecil Lay, Marshall Dougherty, Dale Fisher, Chester Avery, Carl Griggs, Charley Palmatary, Aubrey Avery, Roy Quick, Franklin Atkins, Fred Griggs. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--This is the typhoid season and the disease is reported in all sections, in some places reaching the proportions of an epidemic. Make assurance doubly sure by boiling all drinking water. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Caleb Lynch was pawed in the face Friday of last week by a horse he was working and has since been wearing a black eye. The lick cut through Mr. Lynch's hat brim and cut quite a gash over his right eye and also cut his nose and face more or less. It was a very narrow escape from serious injury. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A dispatch from Washington says that by the end of the present year the United States will have enough men in France to hold the Western line as firm as a rock and then the offensive will begin that will carry the Germans back across the Rhine. Here's hoping that there will be no let up, day nor night, until Berlin is reached. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--According to figures compiled by Recorder A. L. Kirby of Howard county, there has been a great falling off in the number of marriage licenses issued since the war began. In 1916 but 117 licenses were issued in Howard county, and twenty-one divorces were granted. Up to 12th there had been but two licenses issued during June--the month of weddings--and Mr. Kirby was of the opinion that the number issued during the year would not equal the number issued last year by half. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHARLIE T. WARE DEAD--Mrs. Charlie T. Ware, better known as Uncle Charley, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Magruder, east of this city, Saturday June 22nd, 1918, at 3:15 o'clock. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Charlie T. Ware was a native born citizen of Howard county, having been born in the county August 1st, 1829, hence was 88 years, 10 months and 22 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Martha Robb March 9, 1852 and to this union two children were born, J. S. Ware and Mrs. J. W. Magruder. He was converted and after a short service in the army united with the Friendship Baptist church in August, 1865. In about 1875 he was elected and ordained a deacon of that church; which office he filled faithfully and well until the last few years when ill health prevented him from active duties. Uncle Charley was a faithful member of the church and a liberal contributor to all the various enterprises of the church, and when not providentially hindered was always at the church services. Uncle Charley will be greatly missed by the membership of the church. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of this city for almost half a century, having united with the order in 1869. In the death of Mr. Ware Howard county sustains the loss of one of her pioneer citizens; and truly one of her best citizens. The influence of the life of this good man will live on in the lives of the coming generations. The funeral services took place at Friendship church Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. and the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. B. Green, who preached a very appropriate sermon. The burial was at the church cemetery under the auspices of the A. F. &. A. M. Lodge of this city. The deceased is survived by the wife son and daughter and a number of grandchildren. There was a large congregation assembled at Friendship Church to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed neighbor and friend--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. J. M. DENNY DEAD--Mrs. J. M. Denny Dead--Mrs. J. M. Denny, who had been seriously ill for some time, died at her home in this city Tuesday, June 25, 1918, at 4:30 p.m. Lillie Oliver Denny was born April 19, 1868, and departed this life June 25th, 1918, being 50 years, two months and 6 days of age. She was a daughter of William and Martha Oliver and near Huntsville. She was next to the youngest of the children. She had 2 half brothers and one half sister, her father having been married twice. Only two survive her: Will L. Oliver of San Diego, California, and Mrs. Z. T. Davis, of Nevada, Mo. She made a profession in Christ and united with the regular Baptist church early in life; afterwards joining with her husband, who was a member of the Presbyterian church. She remained a faithful member of the church until her death. She was married to Jas. M. Denny, October 25th, 1893. To this union was born one child, Christine. She leaves a half-sister, a brother, a daughter and husband to mourn her death, and a host of relatives and friends. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and a consecrated Christian lady. The funeral will take place in this city Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Roanoke--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MARSHALL GETS LETTER FROM YEGGMEN--The many Higbee friends of Albert Lewis, formerly of this place, but who has been living at Rocheport for several years where he is city marshal, and who recently foiled the attempt of four yeggmen to rob the bank there, killing one and wounding another, will be interested in the following from the Columbia Tribune: "Marshall Lewis of Rocheport, who shot and killed Joseph Ross, alias Jim Williams, one of the four men who attempted a robbery of the Rocheport bank recently, has received a letter presumably from one of Ross' cronies. The letter bears the date mark of Tulsa, Okla, but the postmark on the envelope was that of Moberly, Missouri, and the envelope itself was from the Central Motor Car Co., of that city. It was dated June 13, and reads: "Well, Mr. Marshal, the man you shot with the shot--is all right but Poor Old Jim is no more--we like your nerve and think you would be a good pal to be out with, but some officer at Franklin--next time we see you hope you will be in a bad humor--be back some day. ED." Mr. Lewis is of the opinion that the letter was written by one of the quartet of safe blowers with whom he had a pistol duel at Rocheport. Whether it is from one of the robbers or from a practical joker is a question. Sheriff Whitesides is of the latter opinion. In the event of its truth, it would show that Lewis' shots not only "got" Ross, but hit another member of the gang. Lewis knows nothing more than the letter itself says." Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--JOHN SMEAD KILLED IN IOWA--A message was received Tuesday by Mrs. John Goin informing her of the death of her brother-in-law, John Smead, of Hiteman, Iowa, who was killed that morning about 6 o'clock. The message gave no particulars whatever, but it is thought, from the hour at which death occurred and the fact that Mr. Smead lived several miles from the mine at which he worked, that he was killed by a train. We hope to give full particulars next week. Mr. Smead was well known here, having lived here and at Elliott for twenty years. He had resided in Iowa for the past ten years or more. He was about 60 years old and is survived by his widow and several children and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, all of whom join the News in warmed sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--YEAGER-MILLER--Mr. Anderson Yeager and Miss Evlyn Miller were married at the pretty home of the groom in this city yesterday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. J. T. Bloom performing the ceremony in the presence of Miss Frances Miller of Higbee, sister of the bride, and Mr. Benjamin Yeager, brother of the groom, the only witnesses. The newly wedded couple left for St. Louis at 3:00 o'clock and will visit several points in the state before returning. Miss Miller has been teacher of domestic arts in the Palmyra school for two years and had won the admiration of our people who gladly welcome her as a resident. Mr. Yeager is a native of Marion and a young business man of Palmyra who has a host of friends who wish him and his bride many happy years together--Palmyra Herald. The bride is the daughter of the late Augustus Miller of this place, and is one of Higbee's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--DR. J. W. WINN TO BE CALLED--The Randolph Medical Society of Defense, at a meeting in Moberly the first of the week, selected Dr. J. W. Winn of this place as one of the Randolph county physicians for army service. All physicians in the county under 55 years, we learn, have been requested to fill out volunteer enlistment blanks which will be furnished them. Dr. Winn informs us that he expects to be called early this fall and that his drug store is for sale. In the event he does not find a buyer soon he will close out the stock by special sales. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. W. K. WOODS DEAD--Mrs. W. K. Woods, formerly of Myers neighborhood, but who had been living in Kansas City for several years, died at her home in that place on the 24th, after a short illness, aged 37 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Robinson of Harrisburg and is survived by her husband and three children. Interment was made Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant, Howard county. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warren are spending the week with relatives in Moberly. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. Orville Pitney of Cheraw, Colo. arrived Tuesday for a visit with her father, Harvey Cubbage, of near Yates, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Ozella, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, who has been seriously ill for some time from an affection of the heart, was reported some better yesterday. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. GEO. MANUEL DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Geo. Manuel, who had only recently gone to Kansas city to join Mr. Manuel who had located there, were grieved and shocked beyond measure when word came Friday evening of last week that she had died that day at their home in that place. The body, accompanied by Mr. Manuel and children and several friends, arrived Saturday night over the Alton and was conveyed to the home of the aged mother, Mrs. Caroline Little. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and interment made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Manuel was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Caroline Little and was born at Woodstock, Ill, on May 27, 1872, dying on June 21, 1918, aged 46 years and 24 days. She was married to Geo. Manuel of this place on August 6, 1891, and is survived by him and their two children, Will and Miss Lillian. She is also survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Jenkins Bowen and Miss Maude Little, and three brothers, John, Ellsworth and Will Little. She was a devout member of the Methodist church, with which she united in 1896, and was one of the most faithful attendants at all its services. And she lived her religion in her every day life. Even as a child she was noted for her gentle nature and pleasant smile, and as a consequence numbered her friends by her acquaintances. We have yet to hear one say they ever saw her display anger. She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and mother and all that could be desired as a neighbor and friend and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. In her death her family and community have suffered an irreparable loss and the deepest sympathy goes out to her loved ones. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A. J. SUDDARTH DEAD--A. J. Suddarth, who had made his home here for the past year or two, boarding at the West Side Hotel most of the time, died suddenly Sunday evening, June 23, at the home of his son, O. A. Suddarth, of Howard county. He was 75 years of age and is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at Friendship church Tuesday by Rev. N. B. Green, pastor of the Baptist church of which deceased had long been a member, and interment made in Fayette. Mr. Suddarth had many friends in Higbee who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A son was born on the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Solbert of Sheridan, Wyo. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--C. C. Burton, better known as "Lum," of Sisseton, S. D., was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Burton, and other relatives and friends the first of the week. He was on his way home from Chicago, where he had been for ten days on business. It was his first visit to Higbee in almost ten years and he found so many changes he could not recognize it as the same place. His host of old Higbee friends will be glad to learn that he is enjoying the best of health and is prospering. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Dr. C. A. Johnson of Kiowa, Okla., arrived Friday to join his wife and son, who are the guests of the former's father, Dr. G. M. Nichols. He made the trip in his 8-cylinder National and made better than passenger time. He will spend a week or two in Chicago with his parents before returning to Oklahoma, and will leave in the early fall for France, being in the Medical Reserve Corps. Mrs. Johnson will spend several weeks with her sister, Miss Irene Nichols, in Denver, before returning home. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. H. H. Zugg left Saturday for San Antonio, Tex, for a visit of several weeks with her husband, who is in the aviation service, and located in one of the training camps near that city. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--THOS. IRONS DROPS DEAD--Late this afternoon the distressing news reached this city that Thomas Irons, a prominent farmer residing south of town, dropped dead in the harvest field, where he was driving a binder. Mr. Irons had been seriously ill a short time ago and his physician had warned him to be careful of any exertion in the sun, but his natural energy made it hard for him to refrain from trying to do some work and the severe heat of the last few days probably brought on the fatal crisis. He was nearly 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife and seven children, five daughters and two sons, Lloyd and Will Irons of this city; Mrs. W. E. McSwinney of this city; Mrs. Willard Cottingham, Mrs. Earl Ragsdale and Misses Marie and Ethel Irons, all of near this city. Also two brothers, Presley Irons of Kansas City and Wm. Irons of near this city; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie McKinney and Mrs. Matt Neal. Mr. Irons was widely known and a man of unimpeachable integrity and the news of his death will be received with regret by the entire community.--Moberly Monitor, June 20. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--J. R. HUDSON DIED AT ELLIOTT--James R. Hudson, 69 years of age, died at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening in the family home in Elliott. The surviving relatives are a wife, three brothers, George H. Hudson, of near Darksville; J. S. Hudson of Colorado Springs and Robert Hudson of Elliott, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Switzer, Brunswick, and Mrs. Lou Patton, Clarence. Mr. Hudson was an industrious Christian gentleman, a devoted husband and brother and a good friend. He was a member of the Baptist church and the funeral was conducted by Rev. Sanburn, in the home in Elliott at two o'clock this afternoon and the remains brought to this city for burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--If Rocheport has not taken a very substantial notice of the splendid bravery of her marshal, Albert Lewis, who a few weeks ago single handed, drove off a band of four yeggmen who were rifling the safe of the Rocheport bank, she should do so at once. Lewis's bravery and cool-headedness under the fire of these desperate men saved the bank all of its money, perhaps, and the lives of its citizens. A five hundred dollar purse raised by popular subscription would be a small testimony of the appreciation of the brave work of this plucky little marshal, who, undoubtedly, could get a bigger job if he would ask it. Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--NOTICE! Chas. Fales, a 14-year-old boy, was instantly killed while hopping trains at Fulton last week. The same fate will likely come to some of our boys if they don't stay away from the railroad tracks. This is a very dangerous practice and must be stopped. I hereby warn boys and parents alike that any boy caught hopping trains in the city limits will be prosecuted according to law. J. A. HOLTZCLAW, City Marshal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Thanks to all of you who have sent me info and suggestions regarding these two cemeteries. I appreciate the help Thanks Jan Cherry Valley Ca

Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--THREE MOBERLY SUICIDES--Mrs. Harry Bernard of Moberly, following a quarrel Monday with a neighbor, drowned herself and 3-year-old son in Forest Park lake. Tuesday morning, Marion Thurman, with whose wife Mrs. Bernard had quarreled, threw himself in front of a passenger train in the Wabash yards and was instantly killed. It is stated that Mrs. Thurman had accused Mrs. Bernard and Thurman of being intimate. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Here's to Higbee's soldier boys who leave today for Ft. Riley. May they return to home and loved ones, free of wounds and physically perfect and with the knowledge that their fight for democracy has made war an impossibility for their children's ' children. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--WM. BENTHAM DEAD--Wm. Bentham, who moved with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Holtzclaw, to Marissa, Ill, about three months ago, received injuries when he was struck by a train at Lenzburg, Ill, about 5 o'clock Friday evening of last week from which he died Monday. With several companions he had spent the day at Lenzburg, and was struck by the train he intended to take for home. They were some distance from the depot when the train was pulling in and its approach was hidden by a string of cars on the side track. The train was evidently closer than he thought, for Bentham ran directly in front of, or into, the engine as he ran from behind the cars on the siding. He was rushed to the hospital at Belleville, where it was found that his skull had been crushed. He died Monday at 1:30 p.m. never having regained consciousness. Mr. Bentham was 26 years old and was his mother's only child, and to whom the deepest sympathy of old Higbee friends goes out in her great sorrow. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday and interment made in the Marissa cemetery with the full honors of the U. M. W. of A. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS--Today will be a big day in Moberly for the soldier boys of Randolph and adjoining counties, who will entrain today for their several training camps. The Moberly Commercial club has arranged to serve a big basket dinner in Tannehill Park to the soldier boys and their parents. Speeches suitable to such an occasion will be delivered by Moberly 's leading citizens and the occasion all together promises to be one long to be remembered. the program follows: 8:00 a.m. all soldiers will report at court house. 9:00a.m. Music by Moberly band. 10 a.m. Soldiers and relatives will meet at park. 10:15 Music by Moberly and Roanoke bands. 10:30 Speeches, by W. P. Cave, A. B. Changer, and M. J. Lilly. 11:30 Dinner to soldiers and relatives. All trains bearing troops will be met at station and escorted up town by a band. No automobiles will be allowed on Reed Street between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., at which latter hour the soldiers will entrain. The following young men from Higbee will go to the front under the first call: Jesse Williams, Dysart Wilson, Gordon H. Rankin, David Sharp, J. W. Stevenson, Jas. Young, Elmer Fainter, Claude Reed, Arthur Towles and Arthur Duffield. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION--Wednesday, Sept 19, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Mrs. Polly Dennis, it being her 75th birthday, and the occasion was fittingly celebrated by children, neighbors and friends. Following the big dinner, which was fit for a king, the afternoon was most pleasantly spent by all, and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Dennis many more such happy birthdays. Those present: Oren Lessly and family, S. W. Pitney and family, E. Dennis and family, Jeff Robb and family, Alfred Dennis and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Virgil Phillips and family, W. J. Phillips and family, Mrs. Sina Pitney, Mrs. Beatrice Gooch and daughter, Moe Lay and wife, Mose Blansett and wife, Amos Magruder and wife, Jerry Golden, wife and daughter, Joel Robb and wife, Elmer Dennis and family, Mrs. Mollie Cook, Thos. Robb, Sam Blakely, Chas., Ben and Willard Grapes, Marion Dennis, Mrs. Thos. Dennis, Mrs. Ida Moffit and children and Mrs. Alice Jones. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the good people of Elliott and vicinity for their kindness to us during the illness and death of our beloved baby, Mildred. May God bless each and all of you. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Luke Sharp and Martin Tabor were called to Marissa, Ill, Monday to attend the funeral of their nephew, Will Bentham. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Turner received the pleasing news Friday that their son, Dr. Howard Turner, who has been practicing dentistry in St. Louis for the past year of two, had been commissioned a first lieutenant in the Dental Corps by Surgeon General Gorgass. The NEWS joins Dr. Turner's many old Higbee friends in congratulations. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Hammett Calvin, who shot and killed Jack Stapp in a crap game near New Franklin a few weeks ago, plead guilty in circuit court at Fayette Monday and was given 20 years. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mildred, the 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith of Elliott, died at their home in that place Thursday, Sept 13, after a short illness from pneumonia and whooping cough. Funeral services were held at the home by Eld. Wm. Kelson and interment made in the city cemetery. In the loss of their only child the fond parents have the deepest sympathy of all. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams, who have been in King City since leaving here early in the summer, were the guests of Higbee friends during the week. They will not locate among us again, we are sorry to state, but will locate in Pattonsburg, where Mr. Williams will engage in the jewelry business. He will also farm on an extensive scale, he and his father having rented 360 acres. Here's hoping that he raises a million bushels of $2 wheat and the biggest corn crop northwest Missouri--the land of good corn--ever produced. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Mrs. W. H. Welch returned Saturday from a visit with relatives in southwest Missouri. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Mary Walker, of Wheatland, who will spend a week or two. Friday, 21 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 25--Jas. F. Whitmore left yesterday for Ogden, Utah, where he has a position as teacher in one of that city's best commercial schools. (Kathy's notes: The last week of September, and the months of October through December of 1917, were missing from the roll of microfilm. They have never been filmed, and as far as I can tell, are lost forever. There is a small ray of hope, however, because in the later years of the paper, the Higbee News carried a column called "the long ago and far away" in which they reprinted news from the earlier issues of the paper. At least part of this time period was covered, because I was able to get an obituary for a family member from the later posting of this time period in the news. But for now, we have just lost those three months.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Just call it old age or too many irons in the fire.....but I have done a lookup for a Drusella Florence Pitney b Oct 21, 1864 and I can't find the person that requested the info. So...if it was someone on this list, please email me. Thank you, Michelle

Thank you Cindy and Don for your responses on William ROBERTS. Now I just have to see where he might be in my file. This is absolutely the best list. Linda Manning Billings,MT In a message dated 4/26/01 1:40:57 PM, cindycolley@ktis.net writes: << Linda, This was William Luther Roberts (1876-1951), son of Thomas Perry and Mary Clark MCGEE ROBERTS. He was married to Rhoda Mae BAKER. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: <JUPEP@aol.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 4 Aug 1917 (ROBERTS) > Anyone know which William ROBERTS this was? > I have a William Silas ROBERTS living near Sturgeon, died 1947. Was married > to Francis Ann McBRIDE, daughter of Joel and Nancy Jane WALKER McBRIDE. > >>

In a message dated 4/26/01 9:03:31 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 7 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 23--George Page of Oklahoma is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Page. It is his first visit home in eight years. >> AHA!!!!!!! This is the elusive George Martin PAGE, son of George Hilton and Careen PAGE. So, now I know to look in Oklahoma for him. This also explains that he wasn't at the funeral of his uncle Ike WALKER, not because he was dead, he just wasn't back for the funeral. I would still love any info anyone may have on him. Thanks again Kathy! Linda Manning

I have uploaded to my website a picture of the Bernard L Shields Home in Fayette Mo 1915,Also a Picture of a Reynolds Home about the same time taken by a Fayette Studio.Anyone interested let me know and Ill send them the link,I would like to know if these houses are still standing. Charles

Linda, This was William Luther Roberts (1876-1951), son of Thomas Perry and Mary Clark MCGEE ROBERTS. He was married to Rhoda Mae BAKER. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: <JUPEP@aol.com> To: <MORANDOL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 4 Aug 1917 (ROBERTS) > Anyone know which William ROBERTS this was? > I have a William Silas ROBERTS living near Sturgeon, died 1947. Was married > to Francis Ann McBRIDE, daughter of Joel and Nancy Jane WALKER McBRIDE. > > Thanks > Linda > In a message dated 4/25/01 9:35:37 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: > > << Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--KILLED NEAR STURGEON--Wm A. Ryland > > Instantly Killed By Wm. Roberts, a Neighbor, With Shotgun--Wm. Ryland, a > > farmer, > > residing about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, was shot about 6 o'clock > > Monday > > morning by Wm. Roberts, a neighbor, and instantly killed, a shotgun being > > the instrument > > of death. >> >

Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Will Longdon left Tuesday for Springfield, Ill, to visit relatives and to attend the big state fair. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Robert Llewellyn writes us from Oak Creek, Colo: Enclosed find $1.50 for which please send me the NEWS. Would have sent it sooner but was not located. I am on the organizing staff of the U. M. W. now. My wife and little girl are much better in health than they have ever been before, the latter never knowing what it is to be sick any more. She will graduate from the 8th grade this year. We live right in the mountains. In the winter the snow gets twelve feet deep here. But the summers are beautiful, and all of us think this is a wonderful country. Give my best regards to all of my old friends. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--KIMBALL-KEENE--Mr. Edgar Kimball of Columbia and Mrs. G. A. Keene of this place were married in the parlors of the Randolph Hotel Saturday noon, September 8, Rev. W. C. Gibbs, pastor of the Christian church, performing the ceremony. It had been the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Kimball, we learn to locate in Burlington, Ia., but the party to whom Mrs. Kimball had recently sold her hotel, having failed to show up to close the deal, caused their plans to go awry, for the time at least. And their many friends hope said plans will remain in that condition permanently, and that they will stay with us and continue to make the Randolph what it has been for many years--the best hotel in the state for the size of the town. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--CALLS THREE HUNDRED MORE--The Randolph county Board of Exemption has made a second call of 300 men, and it is believed that from this number enough will be secured to fill out Randolph's quota of 220. The first hundred appeared before the board yesterday for examination, the second hundred will be examined today and the third hundred tomorrow. The following from Higbee were effected by the call: Victor Creson, Arlando Thompson, Everett Chesser, Ignazio, Ceresero. Robert Duffield, Samuel Whitmore, Joe Palfrey, Clarence Walton, Lesslie Robb, Jas. Daggs, jr., Leroy Harris. Wm. A. Arney, Clarence Cable, Jas. Check, R. A. Jones, Geo. Jobson, Orla Spurling, G. C. Walker, Otha Robb, Wm. Colley, Valentine Cappi, Minnazo Sebastina, Orville Richardson, Jas. Lee, Lyle Cubbage, Ernest Lewis. Will McGrath. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--PAINTED FLAG ON HIS HOUSE--Jeff Dougherty who lives near Bunker Hill, believes in showing colors. He recently painted the entire front of his house in red, white and blue, designed like the American flag. The house can be seen for miles, displaying old glory and its effect is striking to the passing motorists--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Rev. W. C. Pitney was regularly ordained a minister of the Baptist church at Mt. Ararat last Saturday. The ceremony was conducted by a council of nine ministers and several deacons. The examination of the candidate was conducted by Rev. N. B. Green and the Ordination sermon preached by Rev. G. O. Vannoy. Rev. Pitney's many Higbee friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will develop into one of his church's biggest men and that he may accomplish the good he longs to do. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols and daughter, Miss Frata, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burton attended the funeral of Mrs. B. W. Jacobs, a niece of Dr. Nichols, at Columbia Sunday. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Elmer Fainter and wife and two children of near Elliott, while returning home Saturday evening, had their buggy wrecked near the Terrill school house, it being run into by an automobile driven by Ed. Thornburg. All of the parties received several cuts and bruises, but none was seriously hurt. John Cooper, who was passing, took the parties to Moberly in his car where they received medical attention. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Armstrong came very near having another disastrous fire about 9:30 Friday night of last week, the store of S. D. Evans &. Co. being discovered on fire at that hour. The fire was at first thought to have been caused by lightning during the storm, but when three large open jars of gasoline covered with gunny sacks were discovered in the rear of the building after the fire had been put out, the opinion obtained that some fire bug had attempted to destroy the town. The Evans stock of goods and fixtures, on which an insurance of $2400 was carried, was almost a total loss. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--The barn on the farm of J. F. Brown of near Myers, said to have been one of the largest in Howard county, was destroyed by lightning during the storm Friday of last week. Besides a big lot of feed, vehicles, harness, etc., one horse was burned. Mr. Brown's loss was about $2500. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--The home of F. M. Randolph of Moberly, a brother of J. T. Randolph of this place, was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning and the residence of S. B. McCully adjoining was saved only after a hard fight. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bray, a daughter. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--Born, on September 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Robb, a daughter. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--A daughter was born on the 5th to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller of Macon. Friday, 14 September 1917, Vol. 31, No 24--A LETTER FROM CARL DUNCAN--Camp Mille, NY, Sept 8--We entrained from New York Sunday, Sept. 2, and arrived at Mineola, NY, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. after being on the road 69 hours. We left Topeka on the Rock Island and came to St. Louis by way of Windsor and Versailles. At St. Louis we were transferred to the Pennsylvania line and came direct to Long Island. It was a trip of approximately 1400 miles, but we were comfortably placed in tourist Pullmans and the trip was not at all tiresome. We passed through Kansas City at 1:40 a.m., and were met in the yards by quite a number of people, mostly related to the fellows in the Train, who lived in Kansas city. "Goodbye, God bless you," was frequently heard. We were unloaded in St. Louis for an hour and a half hike over a part of the business section. this was quite a relief after being on the train nearly ten hours. Our next stop was at Indianapolis, Ind., but it was early in the morning, so I didn't get to see much of the city. We reached Columbus, Ohio, at 10 o'clock Tuesday and took another hike. Ohio has a beautiful capitol building, but the thing that amused me was a market along two sides of the state house square. Vegetable and fruit dealers drive upon the streets and sell their products in front of the state building. Our next stop was Pittsburg, Pa. This is undoubtedly the smokiest and dirtiest city in the U. S. We passed mill after mill and foundry after foundry. I saw the Westinghouse Electric Co. where the Edison submarine destroyer is supposed to be in the process of making. It must be a wonderful plant, and covers an enormous acreage. Pittsburg has the world "beat" for children. We passed through the foreign labor district and the children fell out of every hole in sight. they are miserably housed and it makes one's heart ache to see the conditions under which these people live. Judging from the cheering they must be in sympathy with the American issue. They seem to be mostly all Russian. Along the Susquehanna river between Pittsburg and Harrisburg is the most beautiful scenery along the route. the river and the railroad wind around through the Allegheny mountains. there is a striking difference between these mountains and the Rockies. They are for the most part covered with grass and trees, rocks being almost totally absent. Our next hike was in Philadelphia. There is something about the "Quaker town" that makes it look different from any of the rest. The houses have a peculiar style of their own that I am unable to describe. We did not get to see much of the business section. If I ever get back I am surely going to visit Philadelphia and view some of the old historic places. Leaving Philadelphia, we passed through a part of West Virginia, Trenton, NJ, Newark, NJ, reaching Pennsylvania station, New York City, about 5 Wednesday afternoon. New York is built on a very narrow strip of land. It is mostly built in the air, and it is said the buildings are built on hinges so they can be lowered to let the sun pass by. To get to Long Island from New York we were pulled by an electric engine through a 2-mile subway tube. Above us was the East river. It is certainly a remarkable engineering feat in tunneling under the river. We are now located about 25 miles from the coty and 15 miles from the ocean, and in getting on the island we rode on land all the way. I am hoping to be allowed to go to New York before leaving. The Alabama Infantry went over not long ago and killed a few negroes. Since then it has been hard to get camp leave but I hear our company will be allowed to go next week. There are about 20,000 encamped here now and about that many more to come. We are living in tents now, from eight to twelve assigned to a tent. It is warm through the day, but it is sure chilly at night. The Missouri Signal Corp is located north of our quarters and the Oklahoma Ambulance Corp south of us. The first morning I was here I woke up and heard something buzzing around. I jumped up and discovered the air was full of airplanes. I thought sure the Germans were making a raid. Each machine had an eight cylinder motor and is capable of making 90 miles an hour. The tail is painted red, white and blue which will distinguish it from the other machines in Europe. Flying is rather fascinating and I sometimes think I would like to try it. It pays from $100 to $500 a month. Most everyone is commissioned a second Lieutenant at least. The Ammunition train of 800 soldiers was brought to New York in two sections of fifteen cars each. It cost Uncle Sam approximately $56,000 railroad fare to bring us here and $336 a day to feed us. Nearly everyone along the road cheered us until our train was out of sight. The East certainly has the railroads. The Penn. Line is double tracked all the way from St. Louis and the road-bed is as level as the floor. This accounts for the enormous speed the trains make. From Philadelphia to New York there are four tracks and to give you an idea of the business done, there were nine passenger trains passed us between three and four o'clock Wednesday, one following another every five or ten minutes and most of the cars are crowded. In New Jersey and New York the Pennsylvania runs electric trains of six or eight cars. In New Jersey City trains were running under us, over us and along the side of us. Everything is business in a rush. We are expecting to embark for France before October 1st. There seems to be a race on between the 26th and the 42nd to see which goes first. We will be quartered in wooden barracks in France for winter training. We have plenty of clothing and I feel we shall live comfortably. The trip across is expected to take two weeks. There is hardly a week but what there is a troop ship goes over and by Christmas Uncle Sam will have a pretty good army in Europe. The Guards will get most of their training in Europe. Camp Mills will be occupied by the draft army when we leave. People in the East are of the same opinion about the end of the war as Western people. It was the general opinion all along the road that this winter would end it up. I would like to get over there but I am not very anxious for the amusement on the battlefield. The camp is fitted up with shower baths and water fountains on every Company street. there is quite a force of carpenters at work. One hundred seventy kitchens have been built, an average to twenty being completed in a day. A carpenter gets $7.50 day. Pretty good money. Several buildings are being put up on the aviation field and wooden barracks are being erected for the draft soldiers. I have had several letters from high school pupils since I wrote to the NEWS last and I wish I had the time to write each of you a letter, but I simply can't do it. I shall be glad to hear from any of you at any time. I send my regards to everybody. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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

Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--A LETTER FROM CARL DUNCAN--Camp Martin, Topeka, Kan, Sunday, Aug 26--I have some spare time today so I shall spend it by writing in particular to those who are called in the first draft. I feel that I have some information that some of you should have before leaving for your training camp next month. If I have any time left I shall relate some of my experiences during my three weeks of army life. First, as to what to take with you. I know all of you have thought of this and, like myself, wondered just what you would need and how much you would be allowed to take. By all means you should have the following articles in your suitcase: 3 or 4 shirts. 3 or 4 pairs of sox, (preferably gray yarn, which should be washed before wearing.) 3 or 4 collars. Handkerchiefs. High top shoes, (by no means low cuts.) A change of underwear. Tooth brush and paste. Razor and all shaving articles. Wash rags and towels. Writing material. Thread, buttons, pins and needles. Kodak if wanted. A black foreinhand tie is the uniform tie. It is more convenient to carry your toilet articles in a toilet case. If you do not want to buy one, you can have it made out of some heavy material with pockets for talcum powder, razor, shaving stick, etc. It should have flaps for pins and needles. Any size desirable can be made. The ladies of Rosedale gave each of the soldiers one just before we left. The nearest thing I can think of that resembles what I am talking about is the canvas tool kit with automobiles. This, with a few changes, make a very good pattern to follow. Regarding a mirror you can buy at camp what is called a French mirror, for 25c, which is non-breakable. It may be that you will need a wash pan, but I would wait until I got to camp to buy that, because it may be that you will have all modern conveniences. Here we are temporarily located and the water supply is not adequate for the number of soldiers encamped. The safety razor is mostly used, but if any of you use the old fashioned kind it is advisable to take a hone. You should have a wrist watch as no other kind is allowed in the army. I feel quite sure your equipment will be delayed so it is best to take all you can get in your suitcase. They may send it back, but again you may get by. We have never gotten our uniform yet but have been drilling for three weeks in civilian clothes. We are expected to have everything issued to us this week. The equipment problem is getting to be a big one and they are having a hard time equipping the guards, much less the national army. Our order for equipment consists of the following: 2 uniforms complete. Shoes, overcoat, sweater, underwear and gloves. 2 Blankets. Cot and mess articles. The meals have been above what I expected. We are well fed and I have never left the table hungry. We have had pie almost every day and ice cream twice last week. By getting on the good side of the mess sergeant, you might get some extra handouts some times. You will be allowed to take 75 pounds overseas. A barrack bag will be issued at camp for carrying your clothing. In no case is a private allowed to take a suitcase or trunk. We go to bed at 11 o'clock and get up at 5:45. At six o'clock we must be in ranks and dressed for roll call. If you appear in ranks half dressed or if you are late, you are due to get fatigue duty for a day. This means a little hard manual labor about the camp. Fortunately, I have never had any marks against me and I am sure I don't intend to have. It doesn't do one any good to disobey orders. From 6 to 6:30 we take physical exercise, consisting of gymnasium drills and a run around the track. After 6:30 we are allowed one and a half hours to redress and clean up. Breakfast comes at eight o'clock while we are in this camp. My! but you sure do eat after going through these drills before breakfast. We have never drilled very much. A few days we got as much as five hours but since we have been at Topeka we have not worked over two hours any day. Most of the time is spent sitting around singing the familiar song "Where do We Go Next Boys." All you have to do is to obey orders and you will get along all right. When you are told to do anything, do it an do it quick. The man who obeys never gets into trouble and it is not so hard to do this as you would think. The men who are always in the civil courts are the very ones who are court-martialed and get fatigue duties. Your bunk has to be cleaned every morning and your bed has to be made up in a certain way. It must be made up this way and no other. If you make it up your way you may expect punishment. You will never be told to do anything but once, and the sooner you learn this, the better for you. An army must be disciplined. If it isn't it might prove disastrous on the battle field. There are lots of things I could write but I am afraid I will have to finish this another time. There are 1700 encamped here and I think fully 1000 are talking around me. There is so much noise I can't hear myself think. We are expecting to leave here some time this week for Mineola, NY, that is, that is where we think we are going. I suppose we will embark for France about the last of September. It will be some time before we will see action. You would be surprised how poorly trained the guards are, and its going to take some hard work to get them in shape by Jan. 1st. I send my best regards to all my friends, and especially to my pupils. I hope that all of you enjoy a pleasant school term. I wish I could be with you, but such a thing is impossible. When I come back I hope to have the opportunity of teaching you the history of the great war. My address is 117th Ammunition Train, 42nd Division, USA, Caisson Co. No. 2, Topeka, Kansas. If anyone desires any further information, I shall be glad to tell him what little I may know. I have learned things since I have been here that are not printed in the papers. I wish I had time to write to each one of you, but since I haven't, I have chosen the pages of the NEWS, hoping thereby to reach all of you. Before closing I may say something that may be of interest to those who have so kindly recommended me for a transfer. I was taken to headquarters yesterday and worked all day on service records. They are evidently giving me consideration for clerical work. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Granville, Roy and Ruth Eubanks went to Mexico Wednesday to spend the week with their grandparents, it being their last chance for a visit before the opening of school. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Dr. G. M. Nichols received a letter Saturday from his son, Will, who recently enlisted in the Navy, informing him that his ship was in service near the Philippine Islands, but that it would perhaps soon be sent to Russian waters. He was not allowed to write anything whatever of a military nature. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--The NEWS acknowledges the receipt of the following, and along with the bride's host of Higbee friends, extends best wishes: "Mr. Louis E. Griffith and Mrs. Jennie Lavelle announce their marriage at 5 o' clock p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 1917, at the Central Presbyterian church, Denver, Colo. At home Brighton, Colo., after September 1. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Mrs. W. R. Pattrick was about the happiest woman in town Saturday, when she received through the mail a gold souvenir spoon sent her as a birthday present by her son, J. H. Pattrick, who is with the American Medical Corps in France. She was made all the more happy from the fact that the little package reached her on her birthday. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Miller Pyle writes us from Ft. Bliss, Texas: "Please change my address to Cpl. Miller Pyle, Co. B. It took me three months and eleven days to make first class private and then corporal. Lots of men have left here past month under sealed orders. Only about 15,000 here now. We were reviewed by Gen. Roof recently and tomorrow will be reviewed by the commanders at the Southern Department. Next week we go on a 125-mile hike. On or about September 5 I will either go to France or to one of the new cantonments as instructor in the various forms of signal work. Keep the NEWS coming, as it is enjoyed by all." Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--P. E. True moved to Higbee from Marshall last week. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Saturday, August 25th being Dr. G. M. Nichols' 57th birthday, Mrs. Nichols surprised him with a big dinner fit for a king. The guests were Mrs. Mary Nichols, Wisdom Burton and H. Scott Welch, each of whom enjoyed the occasion and the dinner to the fullest extent and expressed the wish that the doctor could without growing old before his time, celebrate his birthday every week or so. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--John Wright who moved to Marissa, Ill, a week or so ago, returned with his family Wednesday, the mine at which he was at work having been closed down for about two weeks on account of the installation of a new engine. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Mike, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donatti, living at mine No. 11, died Friday night of last week from cholera morbis resulting from eating green grapes. Interment was made Sunday at Moberly, following services in the Catholic church. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Sweezer, a son. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--PARIS DOUGHERTY DEAD--Paris Dougherty, one of Howard county's best known and highly respected citizens residing near Myers, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martha Dougherty, on the 24th, from paralysis, with which he was stricken several weeks before. He was 55 years old. Besides his mother he is survived by three brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday at New Hope by Rev. P. A. Dougherty where interment was made. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Miss Margaret Maupin, of Fayette who taught in our school last year, and who was re-elected for the coming term, tendered her resignation Wednesday, having married the first of the week. The board held a meeting Wednesday night and accepted the resignation and took steps looking to the securing of another teacher. Although school opens Monday, the board is anticipating no trouble in finding a capable teacher. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--Mr. Ernest Fowler of Eldorado, Kan, and Miss Goldena Campbell of this place were granted a marriage license at Moberly Wednesday and were married there that day, but by whom we could not learn. Congratulations. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--John Stepp, aged 28, residing near Lisbon, Howard county, was shot and instantly killed Thursday night of last week near the Missouri River bridge by Hammett Colvin, a negro aged 30. Along with other young men of the neighborhood, they had spent the day at Boonville attending a circus and started a crap game as soon as they left the ferry on the Howard county side on their return. All had been drinking heavily, it is said, and the shooting followed a quarrel over the game. Colvin went to Fayette and gave himself up. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--R. C. Duncan received a letter from his son, Carl, Wednesday, informing him that he had been unsuccessful in his efforts to get a transfer from the "Rainbow Division," soon to be sent to France. As all know, Carl enlisted in advance of the draft as an accountant in the quartermaster's department, with the understanding that he would be sent to one of the southern training camps. he was very much surprised on reporting for duty to learn that Capt. Herdon, who recruited the troops, and who has since been made a Major, had offered the services of the boys to Uncle Sam, and that they had been made a part of the "Rainbow Division" to sail for France some time in September. Through friends Carl tried to get a transfer to the troops with which he enlisted, but Herdon refused to recommend the transfer, which means that he will soon be on his way to the front as a driver of an ammunition wagon to the firing line. In a letter from Carl, elsewhere in this issue, it will be seen that he is making the best of a bad situation, and the NEWS along with his host of friends, hopes for his safe return and that his experience with the "Rainbow" boys will be such that he would choose that particular branch of service above all others were it all to be done over again. Friday, 31 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 22--OWSLEY-BRYANT--The following from the Windsor Review will be on interest to readers of the NEWS, the bride being a former resident of Higbee and one of its most popular and charming young ladies: "The social circles of Windsor were treated to a surprise when the last of the week the report became current that Mr. Pierce Owsley and Miss Eva Bryant had been married Wednesday afternoon in Sedalia by Rev. C. H. Briggs of the Methodist church. After a short visit in Kansas City they arrived home the last of the week and have since been busy receiving the congratulations of friends. "The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Owsley and since his father entered upon his duties as postmaster has been efficiently filling the place of assistant postmaster. He is a splendid young man and has a host of friends in Windsor and community. "The bride is the daughter of Mr. George Bryant, formerly of Windsor. She has for a number of years made her home in Windsor and has been popular with the young people of the town, among whom she has many good friends who are well wishers for the happy couple." The NEWS joins other friends in best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Anyone know which William ROBERTS this was? I have a William Silas ROBERTS living near Sturgeon, died 1947. Was married to Francis Ann McBRIDE, daughter of Joel and Nancy Jane WALKER McBRIDE. Thanks Linda In a message dated 4/25/01 9:35:37 AM, mkbowlin@iland.net writes: << Friday, 4 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 18--KILLED NEAR STURGEON--Wm A. Ryland Instantly Killed By Wm. Roberts, a Neighbor, With Shotgun--Wm. Ryland, a farmer, residing about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, was shot about 6 o'clock Monday morning by Wm. Roberts, a neighbor, and instantly killed, a shotgun being the instrument of death. >>

Going to Higbee on Sat. Will see what I can find out about the KKK Berta

Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--John Wright moved to Marissa, Il last week. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Berneice Roberts left Saturday for Marissa, Il where he has secured employment. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Wm. Schmidt, a farmer residing just north of Moberly, died from gas fumes in a well he was sinking on his place Thursday of last week. He had put off a charge of dynamite in the well and was overcome by the deadly fumes when he returned to work in the well. A neighbor who tried to rescue him was also over come, but was later revived. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Joe Stone moved to Marissa, Ill, last week. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Frank Baker who recently joined the navy, writes from a southern camp that he has been in quarantine since joining the forces. An epidemic of scarlet fever is among the men, but Frank says the quarantined men are the healthiest bunch he ever saw. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Compton, a daughter. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Walter Arney, while at work in the Walton mine Tuesday, had his left arm broken by a fall of coal. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--HUNKER-MILLER--Mr. Albert J. Hunker of Roanoke and Miss Lizzie Miller of this place, rumor of whose approaching wedding had been current for some time, sprang a surprise on their friends Sunday by quietly slipping away to Excelsior Springs, where they were married. The bride is the daughter of the late Augustus Miller of this place, and is one of the community's most popular and lovable young ladies, whose sunny disposition made her a general favorite. Mr. Hunker comes from one of the county's oldest and best families, and has long been recognized as one of the county's most exemplary young men and progressive farmers. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. The following is taken from the Excelsior Springs Daily Call: A. J. Hunker of Roanoke, Mo., and Miss Lizzie Miller of Higbee, Mo., were married Sunday evening, August 20th, at 7 p.m. The beautiful and impressive ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. John Paul Jesse at his home 136 Wildwood avenue.... the ceremony were Mrs. M. W. Spurling and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Grant of Excelsior Springs, old friends of the bride. Too much cannot be said of this worthy couple, who are among the very best families in Randolph and Howard counties, well connected and both are to be congratulated in the selection of the other for a life companion. The happy couple left at 9 p.m. over the Wabash for Kansas City, thence to Colorado Springs and other points of interest in the West. After two weeks wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Hunker will be at home to their many friends at Higbee, Mo. Congratulations. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Carl Duncan, who recently enlisted in the Missouri and Kansas National Guard as an accountant in the Quartermaster's department, and who expected to be sent to Texas or Oklahoma for training, has been hoodwinked, it seems for he now finds himself a member of the "Rainbow Division" having been assigned to the 17th Ammunition Train of the 42nd Division as a member of Cassion No. 2, the duties of which will place him in about the most dangerous place possible, the several companies serving ammunition to the gunners on the firing line. He left Kansas City last Sunday for Topeka, Kan., and will likely leave the latter place in a week or so for the East and embark for France some time next month. While making the best of the situation, and not at all averse to going to France and the trenches if necessary, Carl, through his father and friends, is making an effort to get a transfer to the troops he enlisted with. Through some over sign, or possibly misrepresentation of the enlisting officer, Carl has not been given a square deal, and we trust that he will succeed in getting transferred . He is amply qualified to fill the place for which he applied, and as he volunteered before the draft it would seem to us that he is entitled to the place asked for. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--We have been unable to learn any particulars of the death of Mrs. Thos. H. Williams, who died at her home at Springfield, Ill., on the 15th, and brief mention of which was made in our last issue, further than her death followed an illness of eight days. Besides her husband she is survived by three children--Mrs. Geo. Morlee of Detroit; Mrs. Earl Hill and Ben Williams of Taylorville, Ill, all of whom were with her in her last hours. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--NOTICE--To whom it may concern. This is to notify all persons that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Mrs. Lousetta Dougherty from this date. A. D. Dougherty. Friday, 24 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 21--Virgil Thompson, who recently moved to Marissa, Ill., sends us a dollar for the NEWS and says: "To get the News is like having a friend write all the news complete each week." Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wheeler delightfully entertained a number of their relatives and friends at their home Sunday, August 5, in honor of Mr. Wheeler's birthday. All enjoyed a most delightful day, with plenty of good things to eat and refreshments for all. At a late hour all left, wishing Mr. Wheeler many more happy birthdays. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Owen, Mrs. Willard Owen, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wheeler, Miss Mattie Wheeler, Arthur Duffield, Thos. Wheeler, Jr., Jot Morris, Geo. Wheeler, John Smith and May Wheeler of Huntsville. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--MRS. T. H. WILLIAMS DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. T. H. Williams, who moved from Higbee to Springfield, Ill, some ten years ago, will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred at her home in that city on the 15th. She is survived by her husband and three children. We hope to give a more extended notice next week. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Born, on the 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brook, a son. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Nathan Baker and son returned to their home in Oklahoma, Saturday after a visit with Mr. Baker's sister, Mrs. Jas. Lewis. It was Mr. Baker's first visit to Higbee in twenty-three years, and he found so many changes that he hardly recognized the place. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--W. I. Williams was here from Hannibal Sunday. He is liking his new position with the Katy at that place very much. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Mrs. Mronson Richards of Ft. Madison, Ia, was the guest of Higbee relatives and friends during the week. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Carl Duncan, who has been in training in Kansas City since he enlisted in the army several weeks ago, has written to his father, we understand, that he will likely sail for France at an early date. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Gatha, the nine-year-old son of Wm. Morley of south of town, gave his father a good scare Saturday night, he thinking him lost, and a dozen or more searched for him an hour or so without getting any trace of him. Taking sick in one of the carnival tents, he told his father that he was going outside for a while. That was the last seen of him by anyone. Thinking that perhaps he had gone home with some of the neighbors or had walked home, Mr. Morley decided to go home before having a general alarm turned in, and was overjoyed to find the boy in bed and sound asleep. He had walked the entire distance home, four long miles, in the dark and all alone. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Mrs. A. T. Burton, on going to her hen house one day last week to see about some hatching chickens, found a big snake in possession of the nest and two hens putting up the best fight against it they possibly could. Although very much afraid of snakes, Mrs. Burton grabbed a club and soon put the snake out of business. It measured five feet long and was over three inches in diameter. Mrs. Burton described the snake as being of a rusty black color and full of large brown spots. As she stepped from the hen house she saw the snake's mate but was afraid to tackle it, thinking it a spread head, but discovered after it had gotten out of her reach that what she took for the snake's large flattened head, was a frog in its mouth. Chicken raising has been anything but profitable to Mrs. Burton this season, for out of 500 hatched she has but 60 left and has not had a fry all summer. But one would never suspicion such a thing to look at A. T. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--MRS. C. J. BROCKMAN DEAD--Mrs. C. J. Brockman, one of the county's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in Clark on the 12th, after a protracted illness. She was the daughter of N. S. Woods and was born near Sturgeon in 1843. In 1868 she was married to C. J. Brockman, who, with six children survives her. Interment was made Thursday in Union cemetery, Boone county. Friday, 17 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 20--Mrs. Andrew Ewing writes us from Hallam, Nebr: "Having had a letter today from my cousin, Miss Bertha Ware, with some clippings from the paper, I feel that I must have the paper, so I am enclosing $1 for a year. I was surely shocked to learn of the deaths of Mr. Terrill and Mrs. Morley, as I had known both of them all my life. Andrew was operated on June 11 and was in a Lincoln hospital until July 2, but is able to work again now. We have had some awful hot weather here for the past two months until the last two weeks, have had some good rains and there will be an extra good corn crop. Best wishes to all." Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's Notes: The following concerns a voluntary registration of the women of the state of Missouri, proclaimed by the governor and first mentioned in the 27 July 1917 issue of the paper. An excerpt from that notice read, "Gov. Gardner ....requests that on that day every woman in the state tell the government what she is doing and what she is willing to do to help her country during the period of war. Each woman will be asked to fill out a blank stating that she is doing certain kinds of work or that she is willing to go into other work to serve her country. The registration will be a tabulation of the women of the state and their capabilities in various lines of work, rather than an enlistment for actual service. Every woman in Missouri will be asked and expected to register but no one will be compelled to do so....Each state must bear the expense of registration for women, our legislature adjourning without making provision for same. A fee of only one cents is asked, but this is not compulsory.) Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--HIGBEE LADIES WHO REGISTERED--Saturday, July 28, Registration Day for the ladies, did not bring out as many as had been hoped, the trouble being that the idea was sprung at the last moment and hardly one in ten understanding the real significance of the registration, many believing that the government was in urgent need of cooks, seamstresses, laundresses, nurses, etc., in France, and that registration meant they would be compelled to go if the government said the word. Others gave as their reasons for not registering objection on the part of their husbands or brothers, while others believed their registering would mean certain service in France for their men folks. But notwithstanding all the handicaps, the ladies of old Higbee did themselves proud, showing a greater percentage of registration than any town in the county, as well as in the amount raised by the voluntary registration fee. The county registration, together with the amount contributed by each town follows: Cairo............................10 registered...................$.70 donated. Clark..............................7 registered...................$.50 donated. Clifton Hill...................15 registered...................$.13 donated. Higbee..........................65 registered...................$5.61 donated. Huntsville.....................83 registered....................$.89 donated. Jacksonville.................10 registered....................$.22 donated. Moberly......................421 registered....................$19.68 donated. Yates..............................2 registered.....................$.29 donated. Renick...........................11 registered....................$.35 donated. Total...........................624 registered....................$28.37 donated. The names of those registering here follow: Mmes. T. H. Dinwiddie, M. T. Griffith, Mattie Moore, F. M. Tymony, E. J. Turner, W. R. Pattrick, Chas. C. Hon, John Rankin, Willa Mae Macy, Belle Cole, Henry Powell, T. A. McVay, Thos. Forsythe, Pearl Bradley, Eliza Smith, Aubrey Humphrey, Stella Jenkins, Goldie Wright, Joe Hackward, W. F. Jones, Jacob Shaffer, Martha Powell, Esther Connell, Emma Goin, Lizzie Rees, Mary Mooney, Maude Jones, Marguerite Patterson, Lee Thomason, Will S. Walton, Mary E. Nichols, Gertrude Lessly, Jane Hackward, Frank Heathman, Madeline Barneyback, J. W. Winn, Wm. Harlow, Pete Walker, Alice Stone, G. A. Keene, Nevada Edwards, (St. Louis,) H. Scott Welch, Geo Manuel, Misses Lulu Murphy, Mary Tymony, Frankie Stone, Edna Chaney, Lillian Manuel, Mabel Edwards, Gaynelle Laight, Ruby Williams, Nina Williams (Springfield, Il.), Frata Nichols, Frances Burkhalter, Lillian Johnson, Nannie Enochs, Mary Walton, Maude Williams, Nadine Embree, Elsie Lambier, Anna Welch, Libbie Walton, Naomi Robb, Jenne and Nelle Honaker. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--YEWELL LOCKRIDGE DEAD--Yewell Lockridge, aged 62 years, died at his home in Marshall last Sunday, following a protracted illness. Mr. Lockridge was born at Roanoke in 1855 and resided at that place until a few years ago when he moved to Marshall. Mr. Lockridge was one of the kindliest men we ever knew, and in his passing his family and friends have suffered an irreparable loss. He is survived by his widow and four children, mother, one brother and three sisters. Interment was made at Roanoke. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--John Dennis made his first arrest as our new marshal last Friday morning, he having been informed over the phone that a crazy man was scaring the wits out of the women folks in the east part of town. Mr. Dennis overtook the fellow at the residence of Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and had no trouble in taking him to the city jail. The prisoner proved to be a poor devil of a Mexican, and about all he could say was the word "eat." He was poorly dressed, dirty and unshaven, which, coupled with his actions, would have led anyone to think he was off mentally. Instead of going up to a back door and making his wants known, he would stand in the yard or on the walks and stare at the house until folks would come out to see what he wanted, believing, no doubt, that had he done otherwise he would have been treated as he would have been in his own country for such presumption--kicked off the place and perhaps beaten half to death. After satisfying himself that the man was harmless Mr. Dennis gave him a square meal and sent him on his way rejoicing. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--JASPER HURSMAN KILLED---Shot By Ray Warren at Marissa, Ill, Saturday Night--The many Higbee friends of Jasper Hursman, familiarly known as "Jap", who moved to Marissa, Ill, a few months ago, were greatly shocked when word came Sunday morning that he had been shot and killed the night before by Ray Warren, who also moved to Marissa from this place a few weeks ago. As near as we can arrive at the particulars, the killing was about as uncalled for as any we ever heard of, and it is the opinion of those who accompanied Hursman's body to Higbee that Warren will be very lucky to escape the gallows. Warren, so we are informed, went to Belleville Saturday to look for work, telling his wife, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tabor of this place, that he would return Sunday evening, and for her not to leave the place until he returned. A dance was given in a neighboring town that night which Mr. and Mrs. Hursman, Mrs. John A. Holtzclaw, and son, Wm. Bentham, and Mrs. Warren, a niece of Mrs. Holtzclaw, attended, the party, along with several neighbors, making the trip in cars. Warren, changing his mind and coming home Saturday night was very much enraged at not finding his wife at home, armed himself with a revolver and went to the home of Mrs. Holtzclaw, threatening, it is said, to kill the entire bunch. Finding no one at home he waited on the porch and when the party arrived a few minutes later he knocked Mrs. Holtzclaw down with the revolver. Bentham grappled with him and was also struck in the head, but knocked Warren off the porch, breaking his shoulder blade. In the meantime, Mrs. Warren ran down the street and overtook Hursman who was on his way home and asked him to come to the house and see if he could quiet Ray. He returned with her and talked to Warren and tried to reason with him but the latter gave him to understand that he was butting in where he had no business. During the conversation Warren had his gun drawn on Hursman, the latter backing up until he reached the automobile, being followed by Warren. Hursman's endeavors to quiet Warren only enraged the latter the more, who fired when they were standing with the car between them. The ball struck Hursman in the right side, knocking him down, and as he was getting up Warren fired again with fatal effect, the ball passing just below Hursman's heart. The latter made his way home, only a short distance away, where he died about thirty minutes later. He realized that he was dying and was conscious to his last breath, kissing his wife and children goodbye and asking his wife to rear the children as best she could. Warren, we learn, was hurried to jail in another town, following his arrest, to be saved from the fury of a mob. Mr. Hursman was the son of the late Eli Hursman of south of town and was 32 years old. The body was brought to Higbee Monday and taken to the home of Ray Henderson, his brother-in-law, and the funeral held from the Christian church at 2 o'clock Wednesday, Rev. W. C. Pitney conducting the services. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery with the full honors of the U. M. W. of A.. of which deceased was a true and loyal member. Besides his wife and two children deceased is survived by three brothers and three sisters, to whom the tenderest sympathy of all goes out. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Ira and John Harriman and Eddie Gruber were here from Marissa during the week, accompanying the body of Jasper Hursman, who was killed at that place Saturday night. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Dr. T. H. Walton received a message Thursday of last week from Charleston, S. C., informing him that his brother, Merriwether, had been killed that day by a train. Dr. Walton has received no further particulars, but presumes that the accident occurred while his brother was driving to or from his plantation near Charleston in his car, having to cross a half dozen or more dangerous grade crossings. Interment was made in Denver, in which city Mrs. Walton's people reside, and where she was visiting. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Wm. Manuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Manuel of this place was married in Los Angeles, Calif, one day last week to Miss Harriet Trout of that city. They will make their home in Williams, Arizona, where Mr. Manuel has a good position with the Santa Fe. Higbee friends join the NEWS in congratulations. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Born, on the 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summers, a daughter. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Born, on the 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. John Robb, a son. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Born, on August 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Ray, a daughter. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Miss Nellie Giles, who spent the summer here will leave Sunday for her home in Victor, Colo. She will be accompanied by her grandfather, S. C. Blythe, who will likely spend the winter in Colorado. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Mrs. Keen Johnson of Junction City, Kansas, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Nichols, this week-end. Mr. Johnson, who has received his commission from the Student Officers' Training Camp at Fort Tiley, will join her here the first of next week, when they will leave for Hardensburg, Kentucky, to visit Mr. Johnson's parents before his going into active service for Uncle Sam. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stone were called to Marissa, Ill., Saturday by the illness of Mrs. Stone's father. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Uncle Chas. E. Ware of Howard county spent the latter part of last week here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Creson. Mr. Ware was 88 years old on the first of this month, but gets about better than a great many men at 60. That he may round out a century is the wish of his many Higbee friends and acquaintances. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--THE DRAFT IS ON--The word of the county Board of Exemption, which began its labors at Huntsville, at 9 o'clock Wednesday, is proving a tedious and laborious task. During the first day but 142 were examined and out of these 37 were found to be physically disqualified, 30 physically qualified not claiming exemption, and 75 physically qualified claiming exemption. Those from here accepted without exemption were Wilson Dysart and Dorsey Lee Clemens, co. Those accepted but claiming exemption were Wood Cleeton, John A. Lilly, Arthur Duffield, Joseph A. Hudson, Arthur Towels, S. A. Hughes, and Homer Cleeton. Those physically disqualified were Crawford Proctor, Tony Marietta, Elmer Goosey, C. L. Phipps, Geo. Patterson, and John Dorman. Those absent were Jas. W. Stevenson and Carl Duncan. The latter, as is known is already in the service. Next week we will give the names of those who are to compose Randolph's quota of 220. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Mrs. Bert Hughes of northwest of town, had a narrow escape from serious injury and possible death one day last week when the old family horse took fright at nothing in particular just as Mrs. Hughes was starting to town, accompanied by her 4-months-old baby and 3-year-old daughters. Mrs. Hughes and the older child were thrown from the buggy soon after the horse began to run. The baby which had fallen to the bottom of the buggy, had a very narrow escape, as the horse kicked a hole in the dashboard just over its head. It also kicked the shafts loose, freeing itself from the buggy, which landed in a ditch. The frantic mother rushed to the buggy as soon as she could get to her feet and was overjoyed to find the child without a scratch, and sound asleep, it apparently never having awakened. Both Mrs. Hughes and little daughter were severely bruised. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Saturday evening, just for a lark, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Riley of Kansas City and Miss Lillian Johnson and guest, Roger Bagby of Marshall, boarded an Overland car which they thought belonged to Mrs. Riley's brother, Edmund Burke, and went out for a spin with Mrs. Riley at the wheel. When near the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook, northeast of town, they had a breakdown of some kind and had to be towed to town by Mr. Brook's big Paige. On starting down the hill just in front of Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie's residence, Mrs. Riley forgot to set the brake on her car, with the result that it crashed into the car just ahead, smashing lights and fenders and damaging the radiator more or less. The party was very much surprised to find on returning the car that it was the property of W. C. Cleeton. The repair bill will doubtless make their little joy ride quite an expensive one. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Mrs. Notley Magruder and daughter, Mrs. Lessly Burton, were called to St. Louis Tuesday by a message stating that Mr. Magruder, who was taken to the Baptist Sanitarium last week by Dr. J. W. Winn for an operation for facial paralysis, was in a serious condition. A letter received yesterday by Mrs. Winn from the doctor stated that the entire party would be home over the Katy that night, from which we infer that Mr. Magruder is much better and that the operation was not necessary. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--Josh Lynch of southeast of town was a caller at this office Monday to advertise his farm for sale, and informed us that he was not going to wait to be drafted, but would volunteer, as his number was not included in the first draft. He said he would try to get in the navy rather than in the army, as he preferred death, if it had to come, by drowning to being blown up on land, as he had been drowned once and found it the easiest possible death imaginable. While doing some dredging in southeast Missouri two years ago, and which required more or less swimming, he missed the rope, always in the water for exhausted swimmers, and went down for a second time, when he was rescued just when he started down for the third and last time. He states that he strangled when he went down the first time, losing consciousness immediately, and knew no more until after he was brought to after he had been out of the water some time. Friday, 10 August 1917, Vol. 31, No 19--O. Redick O'Bryan, the well known Huntsville attorney who recently enlisted in the army, and who has since been located in Texas, near El Paso, writes to the Huntsville Herald of army life and states that he hopes to soon be made a lieutenant. Higbee folks will be particularly interested in the following extract from his letter; "A few Sundays ago I took dinner with Prof. John W. Bradley, formerly of Higbee, and his new wife. In the afternoon we went over to the hospital to see his brother, Oliver, who has been confined there for over a year. Oliver is a very sick man and looks bad, though not in as bad a condition as I had expected to find him." Mr. O'Bryan is of the opinion that none of our troops will see service in France. He thinks they will be sent to Russia, and in anticipation of such a move is learning all the language he can from the Russians now in his company. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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