Friday, 7 May 1915--Leo Hanley, aged 18 years, of Sturgeon, was killed Sunday by lightning, when he with a lot of other boys who were fishing on the Batterton farm north of that place, took refuge under some trees when a rain storm came up. His companions, who sought shelter under separate trees, were only shocked. Hanley was an orphan and made his home with his grandfather, Rasmus Anderson. Friday, 7 May 1915--U. S. Foy, former agent of the Alton at this place, died at his home in Fulton on the 1st, aged 47 years. He is survived by his widow and two children. Friday, 7 May 1915--NEGRO KILLED AT FOREST GREEN--A fatal shooting affair, in which a number of negroes were involved took place in the public road near the home of Fred Heiman a mile or so this side of Forest Green about four o'clock Monday morning. Emmett McClary had separated from his wife, and from what we can learn, it appears that he McClary woman had taken up with another negro by the name Mannit Houston. Emmett McClary and his brother, it appears were determined to make trouble for Houston and the McClary woman, and arming themselves, laid in wait on the public road for them. When Houston and the woman came along at 4 a.m. Monday, the husband accosted them and opened fire, shooting his wife in the stomach with a 38 Colt's revolver. Houston whipped out a revolver and shot McClary three times. The woman died Tuesday night, but the husband is still alive. Houston and the brother of McClary involved in the shooting, we understand made their getaway and have not been apprehended--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 May 1915--Chas Walker, of Franklin, Kan, is the guest of his brother, Peter Walker and family. Friday, 7 May 1915--J. E. Phillips and wife of Orrick, were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Everett, the first of the week. Friday, 7 May 1915--Lenn Miller returned to his home in Texas Thursday of last week after a short visit with his parents, J. Frank Miller and wife. Friday, 7 May 1915--Mrs. Lizzie B. Smith is the proud owner of a new 5-passenger Overland touring car, purchased this week through the Higbee Auto Repair Co. Friday, 7 May 1915--Born, on the 2nd, to Aubrey Humphrey and wife, a son. Friday, 7 May 1915--R. R. Walton and wife were called to Fayette Saturday by the death of a relatives of the latter. Friday, 7 May 1915--MISS WAYLAND THE WINNER--Miss Mabel Wayland was the winner in the piano contest conducted by the Yates Mercantile Co, of Yates, which closed Wednesday. Miss Viola Moon was a close second and the final result could not have been told up to the last hour of the contest. All of the contestants received nice presents, and nothing but good feeling exists between all concerned. But for the fact that Miss Addie McCully was the last to enter the race, she would have been quite a factor, and as it was she finished a close third. Friday, 7 May 1915--Mrs. August Clar of Tampa, Florida, arrived yesterday and will spend the summer with her son-in-law, R. W. Compton, and family. Mrs. Clar is 85 years old and made the trip alone. She will meet Sunday, at a sort of family reunion, for the first time fifteen of her great-grandchildren. Friday, 7 May 1915--John Sartin and Chas. Miles of west of town became involved in a dispute on the streets Wednesday over some telephone business and finally came to blows, but were separated before either was badly punished. Friday, 7 May 1915--BURTON-KENNEDY--At the home of John Hudson in the south part of town on Saturday evening of last week, occurred a quiet wedding which came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. At seven o'clock, with only a few of the nearest relatives present, Thomas, third son of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Burton, of one mile south of Higbee and Eunice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Kennedy of the Armstrong neighborhood, were joined in matrimony, Rev. W. L. Halberstadt of Fayette officiating. The ceremony was followed by an elegant supper, prepared by the groom's aunt, Mrs. Hudson. The bride, who already enjoys a wide circle of acquaintances in this community, is a charming young lady of pleasing personality and will lend grace to the home over which she will in the future preside. the groom is on one of Higbee's oldest and best known families and is one of our thriftiest young men, being sober, industrious and ambitious. A host of friends are recovering from temporary surprise to wish the young folks the very best that life has to offer. For the present the young folks will be at home to friends at Mr. and Mrs. Burton's south of town. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.