Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ASSAULTED MEN WITH A GUN--Joseph P. Hammett, of Huntsville, was arrested on a warrant this afternoon charging him with having made an assault on James Hammett, president of the Hammett bank of Huntsville, and Mr. Crist, cashier of the bank. He is also charged with carrying concealed weapons. Hammett was given a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Asbell this afternoon. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries was called to Huntsville on an afternoon train. Joe Hammett went into the Hammett bank this morning and became engaged in a quarrel with the cashier over financial matters. He is said to have cursed the cashier and the president of the bank who attempted to pacify him. Hammett pulled a pistol from his hip pocket and pointed it toward Jas. Hammett's face when he (Jas. Hammett) arose from his seat to make peace. Dorsey Burckhart who was in the bank with others, made peace among them and is said to have taken the gun away from Hammett.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Postmaster G. A. Mayo of Huntsville was held up and robbed by two men early Friday morning of last week, the robbers securing about $115 of the post office funds. Mr. Mayo was son his way to the office when the two men suddenly appeared out of the darkness, and pulling a gun on him told him to throw up his hands. He lost no time in doing so and the robbers soon relieved him of the office funds, which he was carrying in a sack in his overcoat pocket, but did not trouble him for his purse or watch. Then giving him orders not to move until they were a certain distance down the street, they made their escape. Mr. Mayo reported the robbery to the night marshal at once, but no trace of the robbers could be found. It is believed the robber was by home men who knew that Mr. Mayo had been taking the funds home with him at night since the office safe was blown up by robbers a few months ago. As some three or four attempts has been made to rob the office the past two or three years, it may be that all of them were by local talent. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--The war pictures at the Gem Friday night drew a big crowd, and were highly pleasing to all. Mr. Stevens' talk alone was worth the price of admission. Some excellent pictures of the Kaiser were shown, and his deformed left arm, which is some six or eight inches shorter than his right, and which is never seen in any photograph of him, could be plainly seen. Several charges by his soldiers were shown, the men falling like grass before the machine guns. Other pictures showed the French in precipitate retreat. Airships and the big Zeppelins were also shown. Mr. Stevens announced that he would likely return in a few weeks with other pictures, now on the way. If so, a half dozen shows will have to be given to accommodate the crowds. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Henry, oldest son of Postmaster Spurling, had a narrow escape Monday from injury and possible death, a horse he was riding running away and throwing him out of the saddle. Henry was dragged about a hundred yards, his foot hanging in the stirrup. The horse was in a dead run, and those who saw the boy dangling at its side expected to see him killed. Being a boy, however, he escaped without a scratch. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--SURPRISE PARTY--On Friday evening the 5th, Mrs. Dr. T. H. Walton gave a surprise party to her husband in honor of his birthday to which a number of the bachelors of the town were invited. The first thing on the program was a six o'clock dinner in four courses, which was in keeping with Mrs. Walton's reputation as a dinner server, and judging from the amount some of the hungry bachelors disposed of you would think they live to eat instead of eat to live. After dinner considerable amusement was brought out when Mrs. Walton requested each bachelor to tell the reason why he was still a bachelor. Everyone was able to give a good account of himself with the exception of Joe Burton, who claimed it was not his fault that he was still alone in this world of sighs and tears. The rest of the evening was spent in progressive pitch. At a late hour wishing the Doctor another happy year the guests departed for the places circumstances compel them to call home. Those present: Cottie Cleeton, A. H. Veith, May Shaffer, Joe Burton, Gordon Rankin, G. A. Lambier and Glen Walker. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--COMSTOCK--DOUGHERTY--The largest crowd that ever witnessed a marriage ceremony at the court house in this city, was Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Eula Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dougherty, and Mr. David Comstock were united in marriage by Probate Judge David Bagby. It looked like the entire neighborhood of the contracting parties accompanied them to witness the ceremony--Fayette Leader. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Will Davis and Dan Davis are in jail here charged with an assault of Nellie Davis, wife of Will Davis. A preliminary Monday evening before a justice of the peace and the boys were bound over to the circuit court under $1000 and $750 bonds respectively. Not being to give bond the boys are still in jail at this place. This is one of the worst cases that has ever come before the citizens of Huntsville--Huntsville Times. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ROBB-PITNEY--Mr. Dan Robb and Miss Bessie Pitney of Higbee were united in marriage at the home of Rev. G. C. Ornsbee officiating--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Mrs. Jas. Shaefer, who has been in very poor health for the past year or more, and who has twice undergone surgical operations, was taken to Moberly Sunday where she was operated upon again the next day. She has since been doing as well as could be expected. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery to perfect health. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--A Wabash train ran over and killed an unknown negro just west of Sturgeon Thursday night of last week. It is presumed that he was drunk and went to sleep on the track, as a broken whiskey bottle was found in his pocket. The engineer saw him lying on the track but could not stop in time to keep from running over him. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--N. J. Fowler informs us that his son-in-law, Paul Naylor, who was operated on in a St. Louis hospital three weeks ago for appendicitis, is getting along nicely and will be able to come home in a short time. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--David Magruder, night engineer at the Block mine, had one of his knees quite badly hurt the other day and had to lay off for a few days. It is the first time he has lost since the mine has been in operation. Guess Providence tho't it was the only way he could be made take a rest. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Lance Brooke returned to his home in South Wilmington Ill, Monday after a short visit with his brother, Albert, and wife. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Wm. and Arch Rice, who were called here last week by the death of their niece, Miss Pearl Rice, returned to their home in Illinois Wednesday. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--A. S. Hines of near Renick was the guest of his brother, R. L. Hines, and family during the week. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Frank, the little son of Chas. C. Hon and wife, who has been quite sick of pneumonia for several days, is better. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--The bodies of Joe Hayes 69 years, and Nancy Brown, aged 56 years, two colored citizens of Ottumwa, Ia, who died at their home in that place on the 7th, were shipped to Higbee and interment made Wednesday in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. The woman was a former resident of this place and was the first wife of Henry Smith, sometimes known as Yeager. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--ROBERT LITTLE DEAD--Robert W. Little, who had been suffering from cancer of the stomach or some similar trouble for the past year, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Caroline Little, in this place early yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Ben Robson, and interment made in Tucker cemetery. An extended notice will be given next week. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Dr. G. M. Nichols orders The NEWS sent to his son, Will, who is located at Kercy, Colo. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--C. H. Barnes, who disposed of his pool hall two weeks ago to Asa Durnil, moved to Glasgow, Friday of last week where he will engage in the restaurant business. "Pige" is a jovial, big hearted fellow and made many friends during his short stay in Higbee, and especially among the baseball contingent, being in the same class of rooters as "Blue" Boyd and "Curley" Williams, and was for the home team under any and all circumstances. His friends give him up with regret, and he takes with him the best wishes of all for success in his new venture. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--May M. Burton of Council Bluffs, Ia, was here Friday, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Susan Burton, being on his way to St. Louis. He is still at the top among the salesmen of the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co, greatly increasing his sales last year over the previous year in the face of adverse conditions, and at the same time reducing his expenses very materially. Mr. Burton's host of Higbee friends confidently look for him to reach the very top of the list in a few years more and to remain there. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--Three train loads of horses for use by some of the warring European nations passed through here this week over the Alton. Each train consisted of twenty cars and were run on passenger time. The thought of the long trip ahead of the animals and the agonizing death among shot and shell that awaited them brought tears to the eyes of many as the trains sped through. Friday, 12 Feb 1915--IDA LAPEARL RICE--Miss Ida LaPearl Rice, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died at Woodland Hospital, Moberly, at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb 4, 1915, following an operation for appendicitis a few days before. Realizing that afternoon that death had called her, she expressed herself as willing to go and said she was not afraid, and met the Grim Reaper with a smile of triumph. Those of her family who were not at her bedside were sent for when it was seen that she could live but a few hours longer, going up on the afternoon train. She awaited their coming eagerly, and recognizing the whistle of the train as it reached Moberly said, "Oh, if I can only live till they get here," breathed her last just before her loved ones reached the hospital. Deceased was born at Huntsville on April 9, 1892, and was therefore 22 years, 10 months and 26 days old. She united with the Methodist church at Renick seven years ago under the preaching of Rev. R. F. Campbell, and moved to Higbee with her parents about five years ago. Deceased was one of our most lovable and popular girls and her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. For several years she was a saleslady for the Bee Hive Mercantile Co. and was a favorite, not only with her employers but with all the customers as well, and was to have been employed in the firm's new store at Nevada. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday by Revs. C. K. Shilling and Ben Robson, and the large crowd, which more than filled the house, spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which she was held, as did the beautiful flowers, which almost hid the casket. Interment was made in the Higbee cemetery, the pall bearers being six young men and six young ladies, her special friends and intimates. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice, two sisters and three brothers--Mrs. Harry Burrell, Miss Mattie Rice, James, Dan and Joe Rice--besides a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who sincerely mourn her departure. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.