Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--CHAMPION HUN KILLER--Roy Farrell, son of Taylor Farrell, near Holliday, is credited with championship honors for dead Huns during the open season in France, reports being to the effect that he put bullets in 260 of the enemy before the war closed. He earned sharp-shooting honors at Camp Funston and after getting to France continued to excel as a rifle shot. Every time he dropped a Hun while on duty he made a mark on the butt of his rifle. When the firing ceased these marks totaled 260. Roy has not been heard from since Mack Alverson, who was with him when he was hit, wrote about his misfortune--Paris Appeal. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Tyre Magruder, of the Sharon neighborhood, returned home the latter part of last week from France, the first from this vicinity, so far as we know, to return from overseas. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Raymond Shafer went to Huntsville Wednesday to accept a position as linotype operator on the Herald, and will likely remain, as he was promised a permanent position. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. Shannon Jarman returned Thursday to her home in Independence after a visit with her son, W. A. Sunderland, and daughter, Mrs. Thos. Bradley. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. May W. Spurling on the 22nd, but lived only about twenty-four hours. Interment made in the City cemetery. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Howard A. Brookes, of Fall River, Kan., is the guest of his uncle, Lee Hairl, and family. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks last week received the following letter from her brother, Miller Pyle, written from Southampton, England, under date of December 21, the letter being accompanied by a photograph, showing him seriously reduced in weight, one of the results of having been gassed: " I am getting along fine, but am still way under weight. As you can see by the picture, my face and hands are rather thin. However, I feel very good and in addition to the regular English meals I eat about two shillings a day extra. "Things are very much unsettled yet, and it may be some time before I get home. Am going to London while President Wilson is there. "Everything is very high here. Apples are 25c each, eggs 15c each and bananas 20c each. No sugar and not much meat or bread to be had. Things are getting some better, as we can get bacon in some stores--some times. "Visited all the historical places in London while there, and will be able to tell you many interesting things on my return, which I hope will be soon. "I am sure tired of uniforms and things military and long for the simple life once more. "The war seems to have damaged my sleeping more than anything else. I know if I were at your house in a white bed I could sleep. It surely makes me long for home to see Christmas shoppers rushing up and down the streets." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Rev. J. W. Strawn, of Moberly, a well known minister of the Christian church, and for the past fifteen years field agent for the Christian Orphan's Home in St. Louis, died at the Mayo Institute at Rochester, Minn., Sunday, following an operation for stomach trouble. Interment was made at Moberly. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Stone, who is quite well known here, having taught in our school several years. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. J. F. Miller writes us to change her address from Van Buren, to Texarkana, Ark., to which place they moved about a month ago. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. H. H. Zugg returned Monday from Lancaster where she was called by the death of her father, the Rev. C. W. Burnett, who died at his home in that place on the 11th. He was 87 years of age. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--The United States is the first nation on earth to eliminate booze by vote of the people, thus taking the lead in prohibition as in everything else. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--For any doubt we may have had--and we had 'em--as to the passage by Missouri legislature of the prohibition amendment, we most humbly apologize. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--As all saloons in the country will close their doors at midnight June 30, perhaps never again to reopen, a Bacchanalian orgy that will make the wildest night in ancient Rome look like a prayer meeting, can be looked for. And what a terrible "morning after" it will be, especially to the saloon keepers. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--HUNTER MAKING GOOD--Henry Burckhartt, Jefferson City correspondent of the Fayette Democrat-Leader, has the following to say about Randolph's popular representative: "Oak Hunter, the big representative from Randolph County, will be remembered by many Fayette folks as the big football player on the Central College team a few years ago. They used to claim that when they got Oak flat on his back he was too fat to turn himself over. He is not only a big man physically, but holds his own on the house floor with the best of them." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--MRS. MARY E. RANSDELL DEAD--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ransdell died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday morning at her home three miles southwest of Moberly. Deceased was called to part with loved ones here while yet in young womanhood, being just past twenty-three years of age. In the home circle broken by her leaving she leaves her husband, Verness Ransdell and two small children. Other surviving relatives are her father and mother, Henry Neal and wife, of near Higbee; three brothers and two sisters. The brothers are William, Ada and Henry Neal. The sisters are Mrs. Iva Scrutchfield, Moberly and Miss Nonie Neal, Higbee. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Hager's chapel. Burial in the Hager cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Marion Hern, who received a message from the War Department two weeks ago advising him of the serious wounding of his son, Charles, in France on November 3, received a letter from the latter Friday of last week, the third since the date of the supposed injury, and in none of which he spoke of having been injured. In the last letter young Hern spoke of returning home, and stated that he would probably sail on the George Washington about December 20. It is evident that a mistake has been made as to his being injured, although his name appeared in the published casualty list last week among the severely wounded, or he is purposely keeping his injury from his parents. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. John, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Sweezor, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A. J. Sweezor, who has been farming near Yates for the past three years, has rented the Tobe Cleeton residence and will move to Higbee, Mr. Cleeton, we learn, will move to a farm. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Henry Spurling, who left home two weeks ago with the view of getting a job and making his own way for a time, returned Wednesday, having turned his trip into a visit with an aunt in Oklahoma. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--J. C. Herron received a message Friday of last week informing him of the death, that day at his home in Adams, Nebr., of his brother-in-law, Wm. Littlejohn. He was about 65 years old and is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. He had numerous friends in Higbee, where he had frequently visited, who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. John Rankin received a message Tuesday informing her of the death that day at his home in Krebs, Okla., of her cousin, Chas. Hokey, Jr. He was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children. Mr. Hokey had quite a number of friends and acquaintances here who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Will Morley, who left for the West several months ago, locating at Henderson, Mont, has moved to Black Lake, Idaho, and orders the NEWS send to him there. He stated that he is just recovering from a close call from the flu. He and his brother, he says, have a big timber contract that will last a year or more and that if they can get through without any back luck will be able to live on easy street for a time. He asks to be remembered to all old Higbee friends. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--35 AND 13 WED--Miles E. Neal, aged 35 years, and Mary Ellen Smith, of the youthful age of 13, both of Higbee, secured a marriage license here Thursday afternoon of Recorder Halliburton, and were immediately married in his office by Judge M. A. Finnell. They were accompanied by her father, John A. Smith, of Higbee--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--AMBULANCE MEN HELP ITALIAN REFUGEES--Aid Old People Who Were Driven from Homes by Austrians a Year Ago--The following, taken from an English paper published in Rome, will be of pleasing interest to readers of The NEWS, the particular ambulance driver referred to being Claude Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson: "After all the wounded had been evacuated from the front, Section 565 began transporting refugees, not because it was ordered, but because of the goodness of their American hearts. "Thousands of old men, women and children who had been driven from their homes by the invading Austrians over a year ago, packed up all their belongings after the great Allied victory and started back to their old homes. "The men in the Section could not ride by and see tottering old men and women walking and carrying heavy bundles and so they decided to given these people a lift. Every trip found the Yankee ambulances loaded to the limit. Some men carried goats, pigs, chickens and numerous other animals. "The refugees did not know what to make of the American soldiers. The Yanks would stop their cars, jump out and help the old ladies on and were careful of them as they would have been of their own fathers and mothers. "Stevie" Stevenson voiced the sentiment of the outfit when he said, "Hell's fire, gents, I'd give those people my last bit of grub and my last centesimi. They sure have been through some hard times." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. E. R. Denham of Billings, Mont, who was called here several weeks ago by the death of her son-in-law, Claude Bland, of Centralia, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Jarman of Clark, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley, Saturday. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--LYON-LUSBY--Mr. Virgil Lyon and Miss Odessa Lusby surprised their many friends Sunday afternoon, January 12, by driving to Armstrong, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Reverend G. C. Ormsbee. They were accompanied by the groom's sister, Miss Elsie, and the bride's brother, Mr. Will Lusby. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lyon of west of town and is an industrious and worthy young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lusby of the same neighborhood and is a charming and modest young lady. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them through life. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Finis, the 8-year-old son of Garret Lyon, while playing in the barn loft Tuesday, fell to the floor below and broke the large bone of his left arm just above the wrist. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--GUARDIAN'S NOTICE OF LETTERS--Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was, on the 9th day of December, 1918, appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate of Mary E. Daly, a person of unsound mind; and that Letters of Guardianship were issued to him by the Probate Court of Randolph County, Missouri, at Moberly, bearing date of December 9, 1918. All persons having claims against the estate of the said Mary E. Daly are required to exhibit them for allowance before the Probate Court of Randolph county, within one year from the date of publication of this notice, or they shall be barred forever. Chas. C. Hon, Guardian. Attest: Lillie M. Perine, Clerk of Probate. (First insertion Jan. 17, 1919) Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--IN MEMORY OF GEO. E. PITNEY--George E. Pitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney of near town, was 24 years, one month and one day old, and was born near Fayette on September 15, 1904, and was killed in battle in France October 25, 1918. Our darling Eddie was loved by the whole family. Perhaps he was loved too well. He had to sleep and die but God knows best. All we can do is to be ready to meet our loved one in that beautiful bright home where we shall part no more. His place is vacant, and everywhere we miss our darling blue eyed boy, and how much no one knows but us. He leaves a dear mother and father, six sisters and two brothers and relatives and friends to mourn his death. He is gone, but not forgotten. It won't be long until his dear father and mother will be with him, when they shall part no more. Our darling boy laid down his life for his friends and his beloved country, and is at rest. (Poem). Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.