Friday, 4 July 1913--Since the death, two years ago, of Uncle Jimmy Dougherty, whose birthday anniversary was an event in Howard county for over twenty years, his children, relatives and friends who were always present on the occasion have celebrated the anniversary of his oldest child, Mrs. G. A. Atkins, of this place, the first celebration being held last year, when some 200 or more were present. Mrs. Atkins will reach her 69th year on the 10th of this month, and she, as well as all the relatives and friends are looking forward to that date with pleasant anticipation. Preparations are already under way for the accommodation of an immense throng. Friday, 4 July 1913--Sam Bickle, employed at mine No. 12 at Huntsville, was knocked senseless and quite badly burned one day last week when he accidentally touched an electric wire. Several of his companions were severely shocked in releasing him from the wire. Friday, 4 July 1913--Cecil Brooks of Kingman, Kan, is the guest of Higbee friends this week. He is the son of Jesse Brooks and wife formerly of this place, but who removed to Kansas about 18 years ago. Friday, 4 July 1913--Mrs. Pete Walker and children left Tuesday for Colorado Springs, where they will join Mr. Walker, who has a good position there and where they will make their future home. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them. Friday, 4 July 1913--John Nicholson of Vandalia, accused of burning his wife and child to death, by pouring oil over them and setting them on fire, plead guilty in circuit court at Mexico, Monday, and was given a life sentence. He is supposed to have committed the crime for the $1,000 life insurance carried by his wife. Nicholson declared he pleaded guilty, not because he committed the crime, but because circumstances were such he would have been given the death penalty had he been tried by a jury. Friday, 4 July 1913--Dr. Chas. Binney and family left Sunday for their home in Thurber, Texas, after a month's visit with relatives and friends. Dr. Binney is one of Thurber's leading physicians and a most pleasant gentleman and made many friends during his short stay here. Friday, 4 July 1913--RETIRES FROM POST OFFICE--Joe E. Jones, who has been Deputy Postmaster here for the past eight or ten years, and who was succeeded by Tyre Burton upon the appointment of M. W. Spurling as postmaster, severed his connection with the office Wednesday, but as yet feels too much like a fish out of water to enjoy his freedom. No office ever had a more courteous or accommodating deputy and the people of Higbee regret his retirement very much. No finer young man ever lived in Higbee and the NEWS hopes, along with his legion of friends, that he is to remain with us as a citizen. Whatever he may do or wherever he may go, he will have the best wishes of all who know him. Friday, 4 July 1913--Born, on June 30, to Vernon Summers and wife, a daughter. Friday, 4 July 1913--Born, June 26th, to John Duncan and wife, a Huntington, Mo, a daughter. Friday, 4 July 1913--BOY DROWNED AT ELLIOTT--Sunday afternoon about 5 o' clock Lincoln Craig, the 11-year-old son of Ed. Craig and wife of Elliott, while walking along the embankment of the mine pond there, watching a lot of other boys in bathing, accidentally fell in and was drowned, going down in about 10 or 12 feet of water. A large crowd soon gathered at the pond and many volunteered to dive for the body, when it was brought to the surface after a half hour of such work. Funeral services were held at the home Monday and interment made in the Higbee city cemetery. Friday, 4 July 1913--Mrs. Agnes Jopling and daughter, Mrs. Claude Allen, of Rich Hill, are the guests of the former's neice, Mrs. H. Scott Welch. Friday, 4 July 1913--HARRY HIRSCH MARRIED--S. M. Hirsch received a telegram Sunday from his son, Harry, informing him of his marriage that day in Chicago to Mrs. Mabel James Deschell. The bride is a Higginsville young lady, and comes from one of the town's best families, her father being one of Lafayette county's leading attorneys. Harry, as everyone knows, is one of Higbee's most popular and capable young men, and his host of friends join the NEWS in congratulations and best wishes. Since leaving here in the early spring he has been located at Billings, Montana, where he has a good position as manager of the clothing department of one of the city's largest stores. Immediately following the ceremony, Harry and his bride left for Billings. Friday, 4 July 1913--Mrs. Z. T. Barron of northwest of town had her left wrist broken by being thrown out of a buggy on the hill near the G. W. Lessly farm last Sunday. With her little daughter she had returned from a visit to Glasgow and had walked to the home of her cousin, Clint Miles, near town, who took them home in his buggy. While going up the hill where the accident occurred one of the reins came loose and the horse turned suddenly, upsetting the buggy in a ditch at the side of the road. Mrs. Barron was the only one to get hurt. Kathy Bowlin Additons, corrections, comments welcome.