Friday, 2 July 1915--T. W. Holmes and wife of Albia, Ia, are the guests of the latter's uncle, Thos. Mullier, and J. E. Carter and wife. Friday, 2 July 1915--Henry Owens, a former Higbee boy, who has been serving the people of Moberly most acceptably as constable for several years past, was a Higbee visitor Monday, and while here informed us that he would be a candidate for sheriff next year, no matter how many may decide to get in the race, and that he would be in the race until the last vote was counted. Henry with his big following in Moberly, and friends all over the county, is going to be a mighty hard man to head. Friday, 2 July 1915--G. S. Houtz of Moberly, accompanied by his brother, J. L. Houtz and son, Ben, of Memphis, were the guests of Higbee relatives Monday. Friday, 2 July 1915--S. C. Blythe, who went to Victor, Colo, several weeks ago intending to make it his home, returned Saturday, the climate, owing to the altitude, not agreeing with him. Then, too, he was homesick for old Higbee friends. The NEWS joins others in welcoming his return. Mr. Blythe informs us that snow fell almost every day he was in Victor, but that it remained on the ground but a short time. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Pattrick, who has been attending Chicago University for the past year, came home Sunday to spend his vacation with his parents. He informs us that he will likely attend school next year in Washington, D. C. Friday, 2 July 1915--Harvey Barnes, better known as "Pige," who recently moved to Glasgow, was here Friday from Centralia, to which place he recently removed, shaking hands with his many friends, all of whom will be glad to hear that he is thinking of moving back to Higbee. Friday, 2 July 1915--ITEMS FROM RUCKER--Wm. Ronimous' house was destroyed by fire Saturday night. John Barton and wife visited the latter's father, Jeff Eton, from Friday until Sunday. Thos. Sword and wife went to Centralia to visit their son, W. H. Sword, and family last week. W. L. Smith went to Centralia Wednesday after his new Ford, which he recently purchased from the Lyons Auto Co. Mrs. Monroe Woods, who lives near Riggs, was bitten by a mad cat last Sunday morning. A madstone was applied which stuck four different times. Mrs. W. E. Jacks of Sturgeon, died Sunday, and was buried at Old Perche church Monday afternoon. The funeral was preached by Bro. Johnson. She leaves a husband and eight small children. Friday, 2 July 1915--The infant son of C. L. Haggard and wife of east of town died Tuesday after a short illness. Friday, 2 July 1915--All the honest men are not dead yet. John Alsopp of east of town found a pocket book the other day containing quite a sum of money and some valuable papers, which he is advertising in this issue. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 30, to Ed Hilton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 29, to Floyd Burrus and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Born, on June 30, to J. M. Dougherty and wife, a daughter. Friday, 2 July 1915--Again could the finer of suspicion be "pinted" at this office. To fool the Thursday night burglars, we worked our heads all but off last week and got home before midnight. And there wasn't even a hen roost molested! Friday, 2 July 1915--Travis Magruder bought the Amos Sunderland farm of 66 acres southwest of town, the first of the week. We did not learn the price. Mr. Sunderland, we learn, will move to town. Friday, 2 July 1915--BURGLARS CAPTURED--Goods Stolen From Walton Bros. & Lambier's and Lee Hairl's Stores Recovered--People were very much surprised to learn Sunday morning that the burglar who recently robbed Lee Hairl's and Walton Bros. & Lambier's store had been arrested and the stolen property recovered. The robber proved to be Louis Duprai, the 20-year-old son of Ben Duprai, who has been living on the farm of Joseph Lessley, Sr, just south of town for several years. The arrest was made by Marshall Williams about eight o'clock Saturday night, and after being questioned about two hours, Duprai confessed to the robbery and told where the stolen articles could be found. In his confession, he implicated Joseph Lessly, Jr, and stated that on the evening of the robbery he and Lessly had spent some time together and that the latter had suggested that they rob Walton Bros. & Lambier's store, to which he agreed. According to his story, he entered the store about 11 o'clock, when the storm was at its worst, while Lessly remained in the coal house in the alley to give the alarm. Duprai was taken before Justice Magruder Tuesday and pleased guilty to entering Walton Bros. & Lambier's store and was released on $300 bond. No charge was preferred against him for the robbery of Hairl's store, to which he confessed. What will be done in the case we are not advised. As young Duprai had accused Lessly, and some of the goods were found at the latter's home, he was arrested Monday and given a preliminary hearing Tuesday. He plead not guilty through his attorney, J. W. Wight, and was released on bond in the same amount. Having some of the goods in his possession would appear to make things look pretty black for Mr. Lessly, and it is to be hoped he can clear himself. We learn that he informed T. H. Walton of the firm on Saturday, a few hours before the arrest of Duprai, that he knew where part of the stolen goods were. His friends claim, and logically so, that he would hardly rob a store, hide part of the loot on his own premises and then go and give himself away to the man who was robbed. His side of the story will come out in circuit court. Duprai, so far as is known, had no help on the Hairl job. The following articles were recovered belonging to Walton Bros. & Lambier, many of which had not been missed; Ten shirts, three pair shoes, hat, tobacco, rain coat, four pairs of work pants, cuff buttons, two purses, seventeen pairs of silk socks. The articles from Hairls were several gold and silver watches, spectacles, scissors, razor blades, hone, revolver and several other things. Friday, 2 July 1915--Gov. Major has appointed C. J. Cloyd of Glasgow judge of the county court of Howard county for the western district to succeed H. E. Liggett, who died at his home near Fayette Friday of last week. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Andrews received word Monday of the death of his uncle, Jas. M. Andrews, which occurred at El Paso, Texas, on June 29. Interment was made near Glasgow, Howard county, his old home. Deceased was 70 years old. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. K. Warford, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks, and whose recovery was not looked for three weeks ago, is a great deal better, we are pleased to state, and is able to be up part of the time. He is suffering from stomach trouble, with which he has been afflicted for several years. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. F. Whitmore of this place was last week elected as head of the commercial department of the Boonville High School. The Board of Education couldn't have found a more capable or conscienscious man for the place, had it looked the entire country over. We congratulate both the board and Mr. Whitmore. Friday, 2 July 1915--Mrs. Jas. Humphrey was called to Armstrong Tuesday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Melvina Green. Friday, 2 July 1915--J. H. Patrick, who returned from Chicago Sunday, tells us that he witnessed the automobile races last week at the new speedway, where all records were broken, and where the winner in the 500 mile race averaged a fraction less than 98 miles an hour. The track, Mr. Patrick informs us, is made of 2 X4's laid edgewise, is 60 feet wide and two miles in circumference. It cost about a million and a half and was completed in forty-seven days. Mr. Patrick states that in some of the preliminary races, in which the racers were getting their cars tuned up, a speed of 111 miles an hour was attained. A halt by the racers for gasoline and repairs was one of the most interesting features to him, a tire being changed in 18 seconds. On the whole, it was about the fastest crowd J. Hez was ever in. Friday, 2 July 1915--Thos. Green moved to Vandalia Wednesday. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.