Friday, 18 June 1915--The body of an unidentified man found in the Missouri Pacific yards at Sedalia more than a year ago, and buried as that of Thos. R. Hayes of Fayette, was identified Tuesday as that of Thos. Winn, of Pittston, Pa, by the dead man's brother, who resides at Pittston. The father of Hayes identified the body as that of his son, who had been absent from home for several months. Later the lost son turned up and the identification of the man was a mystery until Tuesday. Friday, 18 June 1915--The many friends of Dr. W. J. Miller, who has been practicing dentistry here for the past three or four years, and who went to St. Louis last week, will be surprised as well as pained to learn that he has decided to abandon his practice here and locate permanently in St. Louis, where he practiced for a year or two following his graduation. He had built up a fine practice here in his old home and it was constantly growing, but he felt that the opportunities offered him in the city were such that it would be to his best interest to give up his practice here. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him where ever he may locate. Friday, 18 June 1915--Born, on the 12th, to W. L. Patterson and wife, a son. Friday, 18 June 1915--A son was born on the 12th to Rev. W. L. Halberstadt and wife of Fayette. Friday, 18 June 1915--Ben L. Edwards spent Sunday in Moberly with his father, Caleb Edwards, who has been quite sick for some time. Friday, 18 June 1915--Dr. Edwin Edwards and wife of St. Louis were here last week, visiting the former's parents, Wm. Edwards and wife, of near town. Friday, 18 June 1915--Mrs. W. S. Walton and children are visiting her parents, H. T. Howerton and wife, at Hurdland. Friday, 18 June 1915--Little Miss Margaret Drennon of Wallula, Kan, is the guest of her uncle, Willard Brundege, and wife. Friday, 18 June 1915--John McGill left Saturday night for Springfield, Ill, to make his future home. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him. Friday, 18 June 1915--Wm. Hairl and family who moved to Oklahoma a few years ago, have decided to return to Higbee and are expected to arrive in a day or two. Friday, 18 June 1915--Pete Gruber of Elliott, we learn, received a message from Oklahoma Wednesday informing him of the death of a grandson, who was killed that day by lightning. Friday, 18 June 1915--R. L. Brightwell resigned his position as prescription clerk with Dinwiddie & Burkhalter the latter part of last week and returned to his home in Kansas City. Friday, 18 June 1915--Jas. Williams and sister, Miss Nannie, of Holdenville, Ok, returned home Friday of last week after a short visit with their uncle, W. I. Williams and family. Friday, 18 June 1915--Married on the 16th, at Albia, Iowa, Mr. John Holmes and Miss Alice Mullier. The bride is the daughter of Jas. Mullier and wife formerly of this place. The happy couple are expected here today for a visit with relatives. Friday, 18 June 1915--J. J. Avery of near Myers was in town a short time Tuesday but when the sun came out warm and bright he hurried home to put in a half day plowing his corn. Although 77 years old, Mr. Avery is hale and hearty and can do as much work as the average man. Friday, 18 June 1915--A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--At the home of Joel Douglas on Sunday, June 13, assembled a large number of relatives and friends in honor of his 75th birthday. At an early hour the guests began to arrive and before the noon hour there were 135 of them, each of them bringing well filled baskets, the contents of which, at the proper time, was spread upon the ground and with which all filled themselves to the danger point. After three or four hours were spent in a social way, such as telling jokes, playing games, etc, all departed wishing Uncle Joel many more such enjoyable surprises. Those present: Jas. Douglas and family, Riley Douglas and family, Roy White and family, Edgar Buckler and family, Warner Buckler and family, Tobe Green and wife, Marvin Green and family, Glen White and family, Gib White and family, Abner Lewis and children, Ed Ridgway and family, John Ridgway and family, Fred Robertson and family, Kirt Evans and family, Jas. Keyton and family, Searcy White and family, Emmett Bradley and family, Geo. Lewis and family, Marvin White and family, Haden White and family, Albert Brook and family, C. F. Hargis and family, Fred Blais and family, F. M. Blais and family, Thos. Byrum and wife, Mrs. Agnes Smith, Mrs. M. Evans, Misses Opal White, Ethel and Ocie Carter, Iva Newman, Idena and Daisy Chapman, Stella Bradley, Messrs. Everett Evans, ____Dunham, Ben Lynch, Emmett Porter, Jas. Robinson, Will Robb, Edwin Chapman, Barnet Walker, Cecil Romins, Ed S. St. Clair, Harold and Dode Bradley, John Fowlkes, Jack Winn, Chas. Porter, Mrs. ______Emmett and children of Kansas City, and Willard Peacher and family of Columbia. Friday, 18 June 1915--Mrs. Nettie Lessley Married--The many Higbee friends of Mrs. Nettie E. Lessley, formerly of this place, will no doubt be surprised to hear of her wedding. She was married on June 8, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Mr. James T. Bradley of Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix. Mr. Bradley, we learn, is 55 years of age, and one of Glendale's leading citizens and best business men, and owns several good gold claims. The NEWS joins the many friends of the bride in best wishes. Friday, 18 June 1915--Robbers will confer a favor by choosing some other night than Thursday for their depredations, as that is the night we have to work until the wee small hours (and then some.) Two weeks ago Henry Powell's smoke house, close to this office, was robbed, and Thursday night of last week, Walton Bros. & Lambier's store, not much further away, was burglarized. These robberies might look suspicious is they happen many more times on Thursday night. Friday, 18 June 1915--HARVEY PITTS DIED IN TORONTO, CANADA--News was received here this afternoon of the death this morning of Harry Pitts, formerly a resident of this county, which occurred at his home in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Pitts formerly resided near Yates. He left Randolph county several years ago to make his home in the north, and none of his friends here were aware that he had been ill. News of his death comes as a great shock to all. Mr. Pitts was a son of Rev. S. Y. Pitts, for years a minister of the gospel in this county. Mr. Pitts now resides in Salisbury, Mo. Besides his parents, Mr. Pitts leaves two brothers, Bert and Winslow Pitts of Yates, and two sisters, Mrs. Dorsey Burkhart and Mrs. Joseph Hammett of Huntsville to mourn his death. Funeral arrangements have not been made--Moberly Monitor, June 14. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.