Friday, 15 Oct 1915--I. C. Powell was in town Thursday and was still limping from the injuries received ten days ago, when an automobile collided with a horse he was riding. The machine was being driven by Ernest Brook and struck the horse with sufficient force to tear one of the fenders loose. Mr. Powell was thrown from the horse and rolled under the car, and would have perhaps been seriously hurt had the car not been brought to a sudden stop. We are not advised as to what caused the collision, but understand that there were two automobiles in the road and the horse endeavored to go between them. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Paul Prosser of Fayette, and a great favorite in Higbee, is to be married tomorrow to Miss Eva Fray, a popular young lady of Fayette. Mr. Prosser's host of Higbee friends join the NEWS in advance congratulations. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Chas. Robb of Armstrong had his automobile stolen while at Moberly one day last week, and all efforts on the part of the police failed to find a trace of it. The car was returned the next day to the place from which it had been taken. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY--October 10 being Mrs. Frank Coons' 55th birthday, she was given a surprise birthday dinner by relatives and friends, there being 40 present, each one bringing a well-filled basket. The day was most pleasantly spent by all and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Coons many more such other birthdays. Those present: Willard Campbell and wife, Harry Campbell and wife, Wm. Webb and family, Jeptha Harris and wife, Thos. Mobley, Misses Orpha and Catherine Mobley, Wm. Morehouse and wife, Clem Dougherty and wife, Clarence Woods and wife, Miss Ruby Blaise, George Dougherty, Chas. Orton, Robt. Armstrong, Wm. and Martin Harris, Mrs. Florence Pitney, Miss Goldena Campbell. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--MRS. SALLIE MAGRUDER DEAD--Mrs. Sallie Magruder, aged 80 years, one of the most highly respected ladies of this locality, died at the home of her son, R. W. Magruder, southwest of town some time Monday night. Her death came as a great shock, as she had retired that night after a hearty meal and in her usual good health and spirits. She was a devout Christian lady, and was held in the highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She is survived by five sons and two daughters, viz: David, Walker, Daniel, Dennis and Travis Magruder and Mrs. Susan Dennis and Mrs. Sanford Davis. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--W. S. Akin and wife of St. Louis were the guests of the latter's brother, W. H. Rucker and wife of near town the latter part of last week. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Lon Coleman returned the first of the week from Centralia, where she was called last week by the death of her little granddaughter, Evelyn Pool. She reports Mr. Pool as being confined to his bed with rheumatism. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Wm. Short, who has been making his home at Aurora for the past year or more, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lessly, Jr. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Edward Spurling, aged about 25, died at her home near Clark on the 13th. She is survived by her husband and four children. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Caleb Lynch is going to raffle his Hupmobile, which he has used but five months. It is as good as new and will prove a big bargain for the lucky man. Caleb says he is going to get a 6-cylinder car of the same make next spring. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Fred Ongley went to St. Louis Monday night to be with his uncle, Nicholas Kennedy, who fell down a stairway a day or so before and broke an arm. Mr. Kennedy, who is in his 78th year, arrived from Los Angeles, Cal. two weeks ago for a visit with Mr. Ongly and other relatives and went to St. Louis last week for a visit. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Born, on the 12th, to Ray Henderson and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. W. H. Welch spent Monday in Moberly, the guest of her brother, J. W. Jamison, of St. Louis, general attorney for the M. K. & T. in Missouri, who represented his company in a case in circuit court. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--At the Moberly fair last week G. R. Rennolds of this place made an almost clean sweep with his cattle, being awarded the blue ribbon in the Hereford for cow, bull and herd, and second for cow, bull and herd with his Shorthorns. The Herefords, showing against five or more herds, won the grand sweepstakes premium. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Mrs. Harvey Gooch, formerly Miss "Trixie" Dennis, of Galesburg, Ill, in renewing for THE NEWS, says: "I cannot do without the NEWS very well, for it tells me so many more things the folks at home can't write." Mrs. Gooch, it will be remembered, was the winner in M. Murphy's piano contest several years ago. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--John Bradley, a former Higbee citizen, who has been in the west for the past three years, was shaking hands with old friends and acquaintances here Tuesday. Since leaving Higbee, Mr. Bradley has been employed in the newspaper business, devoting his time to special writing. His many friends will be pleased to learn that his health if fully restored. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--Judge W. M. Williams of Boonville is being urged to make the race for governor. He would make the strongest candidate the party could nominate and would make the state the best governor it ever had. We sincerely hope he will get in the race. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--E. R. Smith of St. Louis has accepted a position at Dr. J. W. Winn's drug store. He is a gentleman of very pleasing address and appearance and comes here highly recommended as a pharmacist, having had 17 years' experience in the drug business. He has rented part of Mrs. Martha Harlow's residence and will be joined by his wife in a week or two. Friday, 15 Oct 1915--A marriage license was issued this morning by Circuit Clerk Marshall to Sam Houchins, of Higbee and Mrs. Alma Denny, of Renick. The happy pair were married a few minutes later by Judge Hamilton at his office in the court house. Mr. Houchins is a prosperous farmer near Higbee and he and his bride will make their home on his farm. They are a most estimable couple and have the best wishes of The Monitor and a host of other friends for a long and happy life--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.