Friday, 12 June 1914--J. J. Avery returned from Moberly Tuesday where he had been to see his brother, Z. T. Avery, whose wife is seriously ill. Friday, 12 June 1914--Harry Overstreet and wife of Blackwater, returned home yesterday after a short visit with the latter's brothers, J. M. and C. L. Fowlkes, of near town. Friday, 12 June 1914--Nero Thompson of near town was bitten on the right wrist Wednesday by an insect of some kind, and has since suffered great pain, the arm swelling to twice its normal size. Friday, 12 June 1914--Mrs. Robert Crosswhite, aged about 50 years, died suddenly from heart disease at her home three miles southeast of Huntsville Tuesday night. She is survived by her husband and two sons. Friday, 12 June 1914--Hugh A. Robb of Moberly shot and killed himself Sunday in the Rollins street tunnel, firing a bullet through his left breast. He was the son of J. W. Robb and wife of Moberly and was 20 years of age. It is thought he was despondent because he was out of work. The day he killed himself was the second anniversary of his marriage. Friday, 12 June 1914--G. W. Perkins orders his address changed to Haworth, Ok, and adds: "Am teaching yet at the same place. Taught eight months and have a contract for nine more, making seventeen at the same place. Best wishes for my many Higbee friends. Friday, 12 June 1914--At a meeting of the school board last week, Miss Elizabeth Hudson was employed as a teacher in the primary department, Mrs. Georgia Middleton, who had been previously elected, refusing to sing the contract. She had asked for an increase but the board cut the salary $5 per month, for the reason that the primary department has been divided, half of it being given to another teacher, and for the further reason that the salary of the principal had to be raised in order that the school might be on the approved list. Friday, 12 June 1914--When on answering a telephone call, early in the week, twenty-seven of Higbee's fair maids and matrons was very much pleased to find Mrs. T. H. (Dr.) Walton at the other end of the line inviting them to her home, Thursday afternoon three p.m. June 4th, 1914, to meet Mrs. Thomas Warford. And as Mr. Warford had grown up in their midst, the adopted son of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Burkhalter, and had known him since a boy in short trousers, they were indeed delighted, and thankfully accepted the opportunity Mrs. Walton had so kindly given, to meet and greet the bride of his choice, whom he had brought to be one of their number. And on the appointed afternoon, the guests were met by Miss Toinette Burkhalter, and immediately greeted by the smiling hostess and presented to the charming little bride. Each one felt in an atmosphere of love and good wishes, and after being assisted by Miss Francis Burkhalter in removing hats and laying aside umbrellas, they returned to the parlors, where a buzz of laughter and conversation ensued while getting acquainted with the matron of honor, who proved to be a sweet, winsome little woman, fully deserving the love and devotion of their own noble, honest Thomas. Mrs. Walton had arranged a little program, appropriate for the afternoon, consisting of questions, answers to be found on a penny given each guest. After an half hour's hard thinking three ladies had found the most answers, and Mrs. Warford the next. Mrs. Clarence Feland, awarded first prize an individual tea service, a crochet trimmed towel to Mrs. Warford for second and pennies given the bride to start a bank account. A blank book was passed and each one asked to write her favorite recipe for Mrs. Warford's future benefit. A delicious two course luncheon was served in the hostess' usual easy, graceful manner, altogether, making a most enjoyable afternoon for each one present, and at a late hour they departed, thanking Mrs. Walton, and hoping to often meet Mrs. Warford on many more such pleasant occasions. Those present: Mmes. Thomas Warford, C. F. Burkhalter, James Graves, F. M. Tymony, S. E. Marrs, Clarence Feland, Frank Miller, John Hudson, May Spurling, T. A. Reed, Medley Burton, T. H. Walton, George Walton, John Rankin, Walton Burton, Tyre Burton, J. W. Winn, L. Thomason, Ben Wright, Albert Martin, W. R. Pattrick, Willard Brundege and Wm. Burke, Misses Libbie Walton, Francis and Toinette Burkhalter and Nannie Hayden. A GUEST. Friday, 12 June 1914--Hotenoughferye? Friday, 12 June 1914--James and Miller Warford are the owners of a new Ford car, purchased yesterday. Friday, 12 June 1914--Wm. Kanatzar, who moved to Kansas City last March, returned to Higbee Wednesday. Friday, 12 June 1914--Lost--In Higbee or between Higbee and Edwin (Cute) Pitney's, on June 4, child's plain gold bracelet. Return to Mrs. Tom Pitney. (Kathy's notes: can you imagine having a nickname like "cute"?) Friday, 12 June 1914--Mrs. Thos. Hudson received a telegram from Streator, Ill, Tuesday from her brother, Harry Ohlinger, informing her of the death of his little daughter. Friday, 12 June 1914--ODELL-RENNOLDS--Mr. Chester A. O'Dell and Miss Bennie L. Rennolds, whose engagement was recently announced, were married in Moberly on Tuesday, June 9, 1914, at the Presbyterian church by the pastor, the Rev. J. T. Harrison, in a brief but very impressive ceremony. It was the desire of each to have a very quiet wedding, and on account of the illness of the bride's mother the ceremony was performed at Moberly. They left the following day for Chicago and other points in the East to spend their honeymoon. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Rennolds and is one of Higbee's most cultured, refined and lovable young ladies. She is possessed of a charming manner and a good education, greatly added to by a trip abroad, and possesses every womanly virtue fitting her to preside in her home with queenly dignity and grace. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C O'Dell of Belton, Mo, but he is no stranger to Higbee, having been superintendent of our school for two years, and a month ago again chosen for that position. He is a cultured gentleman, and as fine a young man as it was ever our pleasure to know. THE NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 12 June 1914--DIED--Ruth, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mooney, whose serious illness was noted in our last issue, died on the 6th, despite all that the love and tender care of fond parents and the constant attention of physicians could do. Little Ruth came into the home several years after the other children had married and moved away, and the happiness she brought with her is beyond words to describe, as is the grief of the heart-broken parents at her having been called home so soon. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the parents in their irreparable bereavement. Friday, 12 June 1914--FIFTY-FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY--Wednesday, June 10th, was Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rucker's 51st wedding anniversary and the occasion was fittingly celebrated at their lovely farm home just north of town. A big dinner had been prepared, and to say that it was fit for a king goes without saying. It is also useless to add that all thoroughly enjoyed the dinner as well as the day. All the eight children were present, which made the day a doubly delightful one to Mr. and Mrs. Rucker. That they may live to celebrate the occasion for many more years to come surrounded by their children is the sincere wish of THE NEWS. Friday, 12 June 1914--MRS. JOHN WEST DEAD--Mrs. John West died at her home in this place at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 10, 1914, of a complication of diseases, aged about 23 years. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Robb, and was married to Mr. West something like a year ago. Interment was made in the Tucker cemetery. Our warmest sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 12 June 1914--We notice from last week's Fayette papers that G. W. Morehead is still in charge of Hotel Howard in that town, his sale of it to Frank Kirby having fallen thro', the bank at Moberly with which the latter is connected having made him an offer which he did not want to turn down. Friday, 19 June 1914--OLDEST GRAVE IN HOWARD COUNTY--A grave stone ninety-five years old stands in the cemetery at New Hope church in Bonnefemme township, according to Col. J. L. Dougherty. The stone indicates the age of Mr. Walker as being 100 years seven months and twenty-two days old, so that the occupant of the grave was born way back about 1719 or some fifty-seven years before the Revolutionary war. The stone is in a fair state of preservation and that inscription is legible. The information regarding this grave was not given direct to the Advertiser but through B. W. Taylor, a local insurance man, who vouches for the accuracy of the figures. There are, doubtless, many other graves in Howard county with markers of equal interest, as Howard county is an old county--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.