The following was taken from "The Higbee News", the weekly newspaper from Higbee, Randolph county, Missouri. I am submitting it to the Howard list, because many of the people in Higbee, had at one time lived in Howard county. 10 July 1908--THE GLORIOUS FOURTH--The big picnic and celebration given by the Higbee lodge of Odd Fellows on the Fourth brought out a large crowd and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The picnic was held in the woods pasture of Jas Creson just west of town, and the many amusements and the luxuriant shade kept the crowd interested all day. Hon Will Hays of Hannibal and Hon. Frank W. McAllister of Paris, opposing candidates for the state senate, and Rev. Chas. Swift, pastor of the Christian church, were the orators of the occasions. The speeches, which were along fraternal and patriotic lines, were well received. The different races and contest brought out a large number of entries and furnished all kinds of fun. Prizes were awarded as follows: Tug of War---Team from Myers. Potato race---Geo Comstock Oldest lady present--Mrs. Elizabeth Carter. Tallest person---Thos. Warford. Sack Race---Geo. Comstock Fat Man's walking contest--Geo. Otto Jumping contest--Geo. Comstock Nail-driving contest--Mrs. G. W. Comstock Prettiest boy baby--Mr. and Mrs. D. Hudson Spoon and egg race--Misses Comstock. Boys' footrace--John Palmatary Largest family--Mr. and Mrs. C. Atkins Largest foot--Wesley Henderson Tug of war--Al Utley Prettiest girl baby--Mr. and Mrs. Wisdom Burton Ugliest man--Chas Reider Best lady rifle shot--Mrs. Nat Dennis. Youngest married couple--Mr. and Mrs. John Palmatary Both from a social and financial standpoint the occasion was a success. Something like $400 was taken in which will net the order a neat sum. Kathy Bowlin