Friday, 7 Aug 1914--RICHARDSON-HARTMAN--Miss Elizabeth E. Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Richardson, of near Slater, and Elmer A. Hartman, of Higbee, were united in marriage last Saturday morning. Rev. A. R. Faris, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony at his home in Marshall. The bridal party drove to the county seat in an automobile, accompanied by the bride's brothers, P. M. and Lee Richardson, sister Miss Frances, and Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Richardson. They returned to Slater after the ceremony and went to the home of the bride's parents, where they will make their home for the present--Slater Rustler. The groom is the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson of near town, and is a most exemplary young man. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--The man killed at Sedalia two weeks ago by a Missouri Pacific train and identified by his father and brother as Robert H. Hayes, was some other person. The body was taken to Fayette for burial as the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hayes, but several days after the interment a letter was received by their parents from their son, who has gone from Sedalia to Oklahoma. The question in Fayette now is, who was the man who was buried for Robert Hayes and can the father recover the $250 spent for funeral expenses. It is said there was a doubt in the mother's mind as to whether it was her son, but other members of the family were so sure of the identification he was buried as Hayes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robb and Mr. and Mrs. Price Creson attended the birthday dinner of their uncle, Chas. T. Ware, near Armstrong, Sunday, it being his 85th anniversary. Relatives and friends to the number of 125 brought well filled baskets and spread a feast fit for a king, and to say everyone enjoyed the dinner and the day does not half express it. Rev. Ormsbee preached a fine sermon in the afternoon, followed by Revs. Magruder and Riney. Each one departed for home at a late hour, wishing "Uncle" Charlie many more happy birthdays. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robb and Mr. and Mrs. Price Creson attended the birthday dinner of their uncle, Chas T. Ware, near Armstrong, Sunday, it being his 85th anniversary. Relatives and friends to the number of 125 brought well filled baskets and spread a feast fit for a king, and to say everyone enjoyed the dinner and the day does not half express it. Rev. Ormsbee preached a fine sermon in the afternoon, followed by Revs. Magruder and Riney. Each one departed for home at a late hour, wishing "Uncle" Charlie many more happy birthdays. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--The 4-month-old child of Lessly Gibson and wife of near Yates died Monday from the effects of an accident a few days before. Mrs. Gibson was returning home in a buggy accompanied by a sister, when her horse became frightened at an automobile behind them and began to plunge and kick. The sister jumped out of the buggy and as Mrs. Gibson handed her the baby the horse gave a sudden plunge and the baby fell to the ground, one of the buggy wheels passing over it. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--In a recent issue we stated that Miss Mina Levi, who returned to Germany about a year ago for a visit with her mother, would sail for home July 26th, when we should have said August 26th. As war is now on her return will most probably be postponed, but her many Higbee friends sincerely hope not, and that she will miss the horrors or the war. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--MOREHEAD-COONS--Mrs. J. J. Morehouse and Miss Della Coons, two of Higbee's popular and worthy young people, were married Friday evening, July 31, 1914, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.. George Orton, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Germany has been spoiling for a fight for many years, and came within an ace mixing with Uncle Sam when Dewey sank the Spanish fleet at Manila. At this distance it looks as though she will have her hands more than full, for she is surrounded by enemies almost as strong as herself. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Hugh Mooney this week sold his restaurant to Thos. Hare and Wm. Richards who will embark in the grocery business. They will be ready for business as soon as they can receive their goods. They are popular and deserving young men and have the best wishes of a host of friends for success. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Born, July 31, to Wm. Sperry and wife, a daughter. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Chas. Mann, aged 26 years, was killed in a mine four miles northwest of Moberly, Monday, by a fall of rock. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Raymond Marrs is on crutches this week, having run a hay hook under his left knee cap Tuesday while unloading a car of hay. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. J. J. Whitmire who was called to Sturgeon last week by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Sue Lyon, writes us that Mrs. Lyon died Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment was made at Pisgah. Mrs. Lyon was 71 years of age. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--COMPTON-CHAPMAN--Mr. Roy Compton and Miss Vivian M. Chapman, two of Higbee's most popular young people, stole a march on their parents and friends Saturday, August 1, and slipped quietly away to Macon where they were united in marriage at 7:30 at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. W. Boulton, pastor of the Christian church. Following the ceremony Mr. Compton returned on the first train while his bride went to Bevier to spend Sunday with friends. They had intended keeping the wedding a secret for several weeks, but news of it reached here almost as quickly as Mr. Compton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton of this place and is one of Higbee's most reliable and worthy young men and numbers his friends by his acquaintances. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chapman of near town and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most sensible young ladies. We join the host of friends of each in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Ed. Hapson returned to her home in Moberly Tuesday after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs.. Wayland Patterson. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Mary Pilkington left Saturday for Burlington Junction where she will make her home with her niece, Mrs. Wm. Harlow. The best wishes of a host of friends follows her. Friday, 7 Aug 1914---William Longdon Jr. (Shag) is visiting in Springfield Ill. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Robert Mitchell is visiting in Iowa. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--JOHN CHISHOM DEAD--John Chishom, living between Higbee and Clark, died on July 31, aged 83 years. He was born in Howard county in 1831, and later moved to this county, locating on the farm where he died. He is survived by a son and daughter. Interment was made in the Wright cemetery near Clark. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Franklin Naylor of near Burton was a pleasant caller at this office Wednesday. He informed us that the squirrels were playing havoc with the corn crop in his vicinity and that the farmers are very anxious to have them killed off. He invites the Higbee hunters to come down and kill as many as they want, and says he thinks others will welcome them also. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Robert Kelso had his left knee quite badly bruised Tuesday by a fall of coal. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Jesse Lewis and wife of Sedalia, who were called here last week by the death of Mrs. Jas. W. Lewis, returned home Monday. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mark Murphy, who has been in the Navy for the past four years, arrived the first of the week for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy. Friday,7 Aug 1914--Austin and Ottie Smith of east of town, who were arrested one day last week by Constable J. H. Bagby for throwing clods at his automobile, were given a small fine, making their fun cost them about $5 each. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Thos. Gibbs, daughter of Jas. Mullier and wife, formerly of this place, died at Ottumwa, Ia, on the 2nd, aged 30 years. She was the niece of Thos. Mullier and Mrs. Jas. Carter of Higbee, and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of her death. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. J. E. Rucker received a message from Columbia yesterday informing her of the death of her sister, Mrs. Geo. A. Bradford, who died at her home there that day, aged 77 years. Mrs. Rucker will attend the funeral which will be held at 4 p.m. today. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Chas. A. Hayden of Hannibal spent the first of the week with his sister, Mrs. J. B. Terrill. He is just recovering from a fall sustained last May while at work on a residence. He fell a distance of fourteen feet, his back and right hip striking the edge of a board, since which time he has been unable to work. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. and Mrs. Garrett Moorehead sold the Howard hotel business last week to Mrs. Alsobrook of Clarence, and will give possession August 22. Mr. and Mrs. Moorehead have been in business here five years and in the hotel business fourteen years. They will stay in Fayette this winter and will move to the farm next summer--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 Aug 1914--Mrs. Jas. Carter, Mrs. Tony Cruse and Arthur Mullier went to Ottumwa, Ia, Tuesday to attend the funeral of their niece and cousin, Mrs. Thos. Gibbs.