Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 9th, to Carlos Williams and wife, a boy. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Eli Robb and Miss Eunice Henderson of this place were married in Moberly on the 11th by Justice Everett Hamilton. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Mrs. C. F. Dodd of Clifton Hill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jno. W. Key and new born grandson, Master J. W. Key Jr. Friday 15 Jan 1915--NOTICE!--To Whom it May Concern: I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Mrs. Eunice Robb--Eli Robb. (Kathy's notes: This must be the shortest honeymoon on record. They were just married on the 11th of this month!). Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Monday evening, Jan 11, 1915, there came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Key a young boarder, namely, J. W. Key, Jr, asking for board and clothing, which he amply received. He comes from southern blood and is a strong democrat. He is a third cousin of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner and will be a reader of the NEWS. (Kathy's notes: This is the first birth announcement that I have seen, that actually names the child.) Friday, 15 Jan 1915--H. C. Boyd went to Centralia Thursday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Amelia Carter, who died at her home in that place on the 12th, aged about 70 years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Geo. Prather, of near Centralia, and two brothers, Ben and A. W. Canada of Sturgeon. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--THE SPIRITS CUT HIGH JINKS--One of the most delightful of the holiday entertainments was a Ghost party given by Mrs. W. H. Pattrick and Mrs. E. H. Turner on the last day of the year. The giggling, tittering guests were met at the door by a white and silent apparition who put forth an icy, deathlike hand and grasped the hand of each guest in ghostly welcome. Not a word was spoken, but the guests were motioned up stairs where each donned grave clothes, and in the twinkling of an eye the rooms and halls were filled with as fine a lot of assorted ghosts as any grave yard could boast of. The lady ghosts were sent to one room, the gentlemen ghosts to another, and a wiggedly half hour was spent waiting for late arrivals. On the wall were these words: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits"; and the spirits were not disturbed. Silence reigned. But soon the fun began. The gentlemen ghosts, in single file, were marched in solemn procession through the ladies' room. Such a fine bunch of masculine spooks you never laid your eyes on. There were spooks with big hay-windows, spooks with eyeglasses, spooks with mustaches, bunions and knock-knees--They were all there. As each spirit passed the ladies wrote a name opposite his number on the cards the hostess had passed. The ladies were fooled on all sides; very few were guessed correctly. Then the ladies, in all their spirit beauty, passed in procession before the men, after which sheets and masks were discarded and the guests again became creatures of flesh and blood. Progressive games were then played until about 11:30, when a delicious two-course luncheon was served, consisting of fried oysters, pickles, salted crackers and coffee, followed by hot biscuits and honey. It was not midnight--at this moment a dozen alarm clocks, set to the minute, went off at once. Bells, both cow and sleigh, jangled with unearthly noise, and all the racket that could be made, was made. Suddenly there was a hush through the rooms, and an old old man, gray-bearded and bowed with years, his scythe on his shoulder, passed slowly through the crowd and out the front door. It was old 1914! As he passed out he was almost knocked down by a pink-faced, bright eyed youngster, who came dancing through the house, yelling "Happy New Year", and shaking hands with everybody. It was young 1915! Prizes were then awarded to Mrs. Wm. Burke, Mrs. S. M. Hirsch; Messrs. Wisdom Burton and Willard Brundege. After singing a few verses of "God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again," the crowd reluctantly departed, voting this as the most successful party given in Higbee in years. The ghost of Med Burton was heard to remark that he hadn't had as much fun since he died. A DEPARTED SPIRIT. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--J. M. REMINGTON DEAD--J. M. Remington, pioneer Pottawatomie county druggist, died at his home 222 North Market street, a 7 o'clock this morning of heart disease. He had long been subject to attacks of heart failure, and suffered a severe attack Sunday, but his sudden death was none the less a terrible shock to his many friends and to his devoted wife. Mr. Remington at the opening of Oklahoma left his Missouri home and settled at Purcell. Later he removed to Tecumseh, at the opening of the Pottawotomie country, and in 1895, when Shawnee was really founded, he removed from Tecumseh to this city. He was closely identified with the growth of this city, having conducted his drug business here for many years, and was active in all public enterprises. Shawnee had been his home since he first came here, with the exception of a few months during which he was engaged in business in Oklahoma City, as proprietor of the drug store in the Lee-Huckins hotel. He had but a few months since returned to Shawnee, and was again becoming established in the drug business here. A hard worker, Mr. Remington was possessed of a grit and determination that enabled him to meet all situations confidently, and he knew no such word as fail. He faced life with a smile and a pleasant word for all, and his never failing gentlemanly bearing made him very popular. He was 52 years of age. Mr. Remington's death was probably hastened by the deep sorrow through which he had just passed, in the death of W. C. Yerrick, whose funeral was held at the Remington home Sunday. Mr. Yerrick had practically made his home there for the past eleven years. During the long months when the deceased knew that his life was hanging on the slenderest thread, he maintained his customary cheerful and hopeful attitude. He was watched over devotedly by his loving wife, to whom his demise is an irreparable loss. Mr. Remington stood high in fraternal orders. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging at Guthrie, and belonged to the Shrine, the Blue Lodge of Knights Templar at Oklahoma City. He was a member of the local Elks lodge. Guthrie Consistory No. 1 will have charge of the midnight Scottish Rite services at Convention Hall Thursday night. Shawnee Lodge No. 657, b. P. O. E, will have charge of the services at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and Shawnee Lodge No. 107, A. F. and A. M., will have charge of the services at the grave--Shawnee Herald. Mr. Remington was a brother-in-law of Hiram Webster of this place, and was quite well known among the older citizens of the Renick vicinity, where he was married. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--BRYANT-BURNABY--The marriage of Miss Bertha Bryant to Mr. William Robertson Burnaby, of Kansas City, Missouri, took place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Geo. Bryant on South Tebo Street, Saturday afternoon, Jan 2nd, at 3:00 o'clock. Only the members of the bride's family were present to witness the solemn and impressive double ring ceremony which was performed by the Rev. W. E. Sullens, pastor of the M. E. Church of this city. The bride is the third daughter of Geo. Bryant and is a most refined and beautiful young lady. She has been engaged in the Stenographic business in Kansas City for the past five years, and was at the time of her marriage employed with the Ryan-Robinson Com. Co, holding a very responsible position. The groom is at the present time provision manager for the S. S. Packing Company. Having been with the company for the past fourteen years needs no better recommendation. After the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served and Mr. and Mrs. Burnaby left immediately for Kansas City where they will be at home after the tenth of January at 203 Armour Boulevard--Windsor Review. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 14th, to Robert Williams and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 14th, to Crews Cooper and wife, a daughter. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 9th, to Wm. Sunderland and wife, a son. Friday, 15 Jan 1915--Born, on the 7th, to Irvin Barton and wife, a son. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.