Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Lena Koblitz of Moberly, died at her home in that city Friday as the result of burns received in a powder explosion. She put a box of gun powder in the stove while burning a lot of discarded articles. The explosion that followed wrecked the stove and burned Mrs. Koblitz so severely that she lived but a few hours. Friday, 23 May 1913--The ten-round boxing bout between A. E. Eastley, of Bevier, formerly of this place, and Joe Gorman of St. Joseph, before the Moberly Athletic club Friday night of last week, resulted in a draw. Among the preliminary bouts was one between Young Brownie and "Kid" Hibbard of this place, of which the Monitor says: Young Brownie of Moberly was the surprise of the evening in his bout with Kid Hibbard of Higbee. Hibbard was larger than Brownie but the little Moberly chap danced all around his opponent, jabbing him with hooks, uppercuts, etc., until the Higbee miner saw a dozen gloves being shoved in his face. In the first round the bell saved Hibbard from a knockout after the referee had counted ten, and in the second Hibbard was knocked through the ropes and raised his hands in token of defeat. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mike Truby, employed at the Walton mine as a driver, was quite painfully injured Monday, his mule running away with him. Besides several severe bruises, Mr. Truby sustained a fracture of one of his knees. Friday, 23 May 1913--The year old daughter of Clarence Starkey and wife died on the 20th of the measles. Interment was made at New Hope. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of all in their great loss. Friday, 23 May 1913--Roy Mure, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mure, who has been dangerously ill for several days from malarial fever and measles, was thought to be some better at the hour of going to press. Friday, 23 May 1913--ONE ON FARRIS--The unexpected has happened. Ora Farris has had one put over him in the way of fishing, and by the writer at that! In company with Mr. Farris we went to the Alton lake Monday evening in the hope of landing a bass or two, but rather lost heart when he gave it as his opinion that the wind was too high and from the wrong direction for the fish to even think about biting. After fishing for about an hour Farris quit in disgust and told us to go ahead and whip the lake to our heart's content--that we couldn't catch a fish in the next 60 days unless wind and weather changed. We followed his directions to the letter, and fished as we never had before, but nary strike did we get. But a kind providence was with us, for as we were turning the boat to come in, a nice frying size bass actually jumped into the boat! We were in shallow water and a vicious pull at the oars no doubt scared the fish. We haven't much hope, however, of holding it over Farris very long. About the next time we are out together we look for the biggest fish in the lake to come up and ask him for permission to get in the boat, an if he refuses, to sneak in when he isn't looking. Friday, 23 May 1913--Born, on the 21st, to Grant Guerri and wife, a son. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Wm. Fulton of Cherokee, Kan, was called home Tuesday by the serious illness of her brother, Roy Mure. Friday, 23 May 1913--Andrew Ewing and wife of Nebraska were the guests of Higbee relatives and friends during the week. Friday, 23 May 1913--Roy Compton, who has been located at Novinger for some time, has gone to Canada where he will engage in mining. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. S. D. Edwards and Mrs. M. T. Stevenson attended the state convention of Rebekah Sisters at Excelsior Springs this week. Friday, 23 May 1913--I. J. Embree struck a pick in his foot while at work in the Walton mine Saturday and will be laid up from work for several days. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mrs. Lucy Whitmore and daughter, Mrs. Mary Gager of Moberly are the guests of C. W. Williams, and wife. Friday, 23 May 1913--Messrs. A. B. Guerin, J. Edgar Smith and Miles Williams let the contract a few days ago to the Hannibal construction company for the erection of their new brick buildings, work on which will begin at once, or as soon as the old buildings can be got out of the way. The building formerly occupied by Mr.. Smith has been moved into the street and will be occupied by Mr. Williams until the new one is completed. The new bricks will be about as near fire proof as can be made and each will have solid plate glass fronts. They will be two stories high, the upper floor being one large hall, which will be much larger than the opera house. We are not advised as to what use the second floor will be put to. The completed buildings, we learn, will cost about $9000. This building will certainly put Division street on the map, and with the Williams, building will make it the principal business street. The new building is going to be a surprise to the people, as were the plans to all the bidders, none of whom could understand why such a building should be put up in a town like Higbee, and all said it would be far in advance of the town, and would be a credit to such places as Moberly, Columbia and Hannibal. Three cheers and a tiger for Messrs. Guerin, Smith and Williams! May their tribe increase. Friday, 23 May 1913--ELD. MITCHELL RESIGNS--Eld. E. L. Mitchell, pastor of the Christian church here for the past year and a half, tendered his resignation to the official board last Sunday, which accepted the same, much as they regretted to do so. Mr. Mitchell was recently called to the pastorate of the Christian church at Maitland, Mo, for full time and at a salary much larger than he now receives from three churches and felt it a duty he owed himself and wife to accept. Mr. Mitchell was very popular with the church here and he is given up with regret. The NEWS joins others in wishing him unbounded success in his new field of labor. Friday, 23 May 1913--Wm. Richards, who has been clerking for M. Murphy for the past year, this week accepted a similar position with W. F. Jones, and is succeeded at Murphy's by Raymond Marrs. Friday, 23 May 1913--The year-old daughter of Jas. Shafer and wife died on the 17th of measles. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday by Eld. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the Baker cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 May 1913--R. G. Duncan was the happiest man in town yesterday when he received word from his son, Carl, that his Missouri Valley ball team, of which he is manager, had cleaned up on the Fulton team and thereby won the college baseball championship. Friday, 23 May 1913--Mr. Henry Avery of Moberly and Miss Martha Porter were married Sunday, May 18, Justice Thos. I. Blakemore officiating. The groom is the son of B. M. Avery and wife formerly of Myers, and is employed in the Wabash shops at Moberly. The bride is the handsome and accomplished daughter of A. L. Porter and wife of near St. Clair school house. May their pathway be strewn with flowers. Friday, 23 May 1913--AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION--In response to dainty invitations, thirty-eight ladies enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, Thursday, May 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Pattrick, who is known as one of the most gracious hostesses of our city, seldom has invitations declined, as her entertainment's are characteristic always of elegance and good taste, and this function proved no exception to the rule. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, that poured forth sweet fragrance, and in keeping with the day and occasion, each lady looked her best. On entering, the guests were given the kindly hand shake by the hostess, and then ushered upstairs for removal of wraps. When all had arrived, programs were distributed, each bearing twelve questions, the answers of which were names of articles scattered throughout the house. When the "hunt" was ended and cards graded, it was found that Mrs. W. D. Burke, Mrs. Sallie Jackson, Mrs. W. T. Burton, Mrs. W. L. Cave and Mrs. T. H. Walton had answered all the questions correctly, and in drawing for winner, Mrs. W. L. Cave was successful and received a beautiful pin cushion made by Mrs. Pattrick, out of two very large shells which she gathered on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico. At the close of the contest, small tables were placed in all the rooms, at which the ladies were served to delicious ice cream, strawberries and strawberry cake. Mrs. Pattrick is very unique and original in her ideas and this occasion was no exception. The cream and strawberries were each served in shells which she gathered, and they were presented to each guest as a souvenir. At the close of a most pleasant afternoon, and after adieus and thanks to an obliging hostess, all departed, knowing it was good to have been there. Friday, 23 May 1913--The new buffalo head nickel has been called in on account of the lettering, "Five Cents," being considered too small. To call them in on general principle would not be a bad idea, for they look as little like money as a beaten piece of lead. We'll take 'em on subscription, however. Friday, 23 May 1913--E. H. Andrews, who is conducting a large mercantile establishment at 14th and Grand Avenue, Kansas City, came down Monday to look after his Glasgow store. Mr. Andrews reports his business as good in Kansas City. He left Monday night for St. Louis, but will return to Glasgow next week.--Glasgow Missourian. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections and comments welcome.