Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Wade Fullington and family are sporting a new Overland, purchased Tuesday of this week. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Blanche Brewer, who has resided in Higbee for the past sixteen years, will leave Sunday, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Mary, for Springfield, Ill, where she will make her home with her son, Charlie, who has located at that place. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Uncle Charlie Ware, one of Howard county's grand old men, who is not far from his 90th year, but who, nevertheless, gets about better than most men of 75, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Creson during the week, and found time to call and advance his subscription to Jan. 1, 1919. That he may live to enjoy its weekly visit until he reaches the century mark is our sincere wish. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Among a lot of post cards sent Mrs. H. C. Eubanks by her brother, Miller Pyle, showing scenes around Ft. Bliss, and which we were permitted to see was one showing three dead Mexicans who had been shot as spies--something, Miller says, that happens more frequently than we hear about. This is a mighty effective way to deal with spies and one that should be meted out to all such. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Jas. Morton of Moberly is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Daniel Harris and Mrs. D. L. Barron. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Lloyd Gravitt will leave the first of next week for McDonald, Pa., to join her husband, who has located at that place. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Mrs. Ernest Dinwiddie, while working around her home Friday, fell down a short flight of stairs leading to the basement and had her right ankle dislocated, and has since been going about on crutches. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Frank Baker who has been working at Cleveland, Ohio, for some time, came home the first of the week. He enlisted in the navy just before coming home, we learn, and is expecting to be called to duty at any time. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--Porter Nevin, employed on the night shift at the Walton mine as a driver, was seriously hurt and had a very narrow escape from death Monday night when he was run over by a trip of cars. While badly bruised from head to foot, Mr. Nevin fortunately escaped without any broken bones. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--W. S. Walton is the proud owner of a new 6-cylinder 7-passenger touring car, purchased the latter part of last week. He put his old car in on the deal for which he was allowed, we understand, almost the original price. With possibly one exception, M. Walton now has the largest and best car in town. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--O. L. Farris is the proud owner of a big Studebaker touring car, purchased Saturday. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--MRS. JOHN DYSART DEAD--Mrs. John Dysart, formerly of near Yates, died at her home near Mt. Airy on the 20th. She was 74 years old and is survived by her husband and two sons, N. N. and Sprague Dysart. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. G. R. Rennolds and an aunt of H. S. and Miss Nannie Haden of this place, who, with several others, attended the funeral, which was held at Roanoke Thursday. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--KILLS PLAYMATE ACCIDENTALLY--The following dispatch from McAllister, Okla., under date of the 20th will be of interest to readers of The NEWS, Harold being the son of Wm. Tippit, formerly of this place: "Ralph Playmate, ten years old, was accidentally shot and killed by Harold Tippit, a playmate, at North McAllister late yesterday." Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--JOE STONE MARRIED--Joe Stone, son of Mrs. Alice Stone of this place, was married at Pinkneyville, Ill., on Saturday, June 16, to Miss Evelyn Clark, of Marissa, and one of that city's prettiest young ladies. Mr. Stone and bride arrived Sunday and will make Higbee their home. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--SUICIDE NEAR CLARK--Andy Carpenter one of the best known citizens of Clark, hanged himself at his home just north of that place Wednesday morning. Ill health was supposed to have been the cause. Mr. Carpenter was 61 years old and is survived by two sons and three daughters. Friday, 22 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 12--CLAUDE STEVENSON TO FRANCE--Claude Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson of this place, who has been at work in Marissa, Ill., for several weeks, volunteered for service in France and returned home the latter part of last week to remain until he is called to report at Allentown, Pa. He enlisted as an ambulance driver, and will run a Ford from the trenches to the hospital in the rear. He has no idea when he will sail for France, but expects to be called to the colors in a very short time. He informs us that Perry Goin, son of Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Goin of this place, who is also working at Marissa, has enlisted in the Navy, but is still at Marissa awaiting orders. The many friends of these two popular young men, as well as all others who have enlisted or may see service through the selective draft, hope that after having done their part to put an end to kaiserism they will return richer in knowledge and experience and without wounds or scars. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.