Friday, 23 June 1916--ROY ADAMS IS BOUND OVER--The preliminary hearing of Roy Adams, a farmer, charged with embezzlement by bailee of $1,300, was held in Judge A. C. Gladney's court this morning. the state was represented by Attorney W. P. Cave, and attorneys Whitecotton & Wight looked after the interests of the defendant. After hearing the evidence, Judge Gladney bound Mr. Adams over for trail at the September term of court at Huntsville, fixing his bond at $2,500. Mr. Adams gave bond and was released. The young man, it is charged, took a check for $1,300 which was given to him to cash for another man and is alleged to have kept the money. He declares that he has done nothing wrong, and that he had not taken any money which does not belong to him. the man who gave him the check filed a complaint against him on Saturday. Friday, 23 June 1916--BURTON-CALDWELL--Mr. Joseph W. Burton of this place and Miss Ruby Caldwell of Moberly were united in marriage in the Central Christian Church at Moberly Thursday evening, June 15, 1916, the pastor, the Rev. B. L. Smith, officiating. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Walton Burton of this place, who were married by the same minister and in the same church four years ago. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. M. Caldwell of Moberly but has always made her home with an aunt in Sturgeon, and is well known here, where she frequently visited her sister, Mrs. Roy Dennis. She is a young lady of culture and refinement and is popular with all who know her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton of this place and is one of Higbee's most popular and deserving young men, and holds a good position in the furniture store of Oldaker & Walker. That their path may be filled with sunshine and roses is the wish of the NEWS. Friday, 23 June 1916--BIRTHDAY DINNER--The 72nd birthday anniversary of John Barton and the 37th anniversary of his son, Wm. K., was celebrated at the home of the former near Myers on Sunday, June 18. All the children except one were present, as were relatives and friends to the number of 65. Each brought a well-filled basket, and a feast fit for a king was a result. One of the pleasant surprises to Mr. Barton, senior, was to find as many pieces of silver money under his plate as he was years old. The afternoon was most pleasantly spent and at a late hour the guests departed, each wishing father and son many happy returns of the day. Those present: John Newman and wife, W. F. Williams and family, Willard Edwards and family, W. K. Dougherty and family, J. H. Mobley and family, Gibson Dougherty and family, Jeff Eaton, Edna McKinsely, W. L. Barton and family, Joe Barton and family, John Barton, Jr., and wife, Stewart Harris and family, Logan Cribb and family, Jas. White and family, Mrs. D. H. Williams, Sam Foley and family and Jesse Comstock, Jr. A GUEST. Friday, 23 June 1916--BRADLEY-LEWIS--On last Sunday evening, June 18, Jesse Bradley and Miss Ethel Lewis drove over from Yates to the home of J. H. Bradley, the officiating minister, and in the presence of several friends and relatives were united in the bonds of matrimony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bluford Lewis of Yates, and is a Christian lady of culture and refinement. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Bradley of near Rucker. They will make their home near Yates. May theirs be a life of sunshine, happiness and bliss. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mr. Cleveland Sweezer and Miss Hazel Lewis, two popular young people of this place, were united in marriage in Moberly on Saturday, June 17, 1916. We could not learn the name of the officiating minister. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 June 1916--Ed Hilton of near town was kicked in the face Monday by a horse and had several teeth knocked out. Friday, 23 June 1916--Dr. J. T. Wood of Harrisburg was shaking hands with old Higbee friends Wednesday, being here to meet his son, Orville, and family of Kansas city, who came down to spend several weeks. Mr. Wood has been teaching in the public schools of Kansas City for several years. Friday, 23 June 1916--Dr. E. R. Adams of Kirksville, who located here about a year ago for the practice of dentistry last week sold his practice to Dr. M. C. Herron of Kansas City, and left Wednesday for La Plata where he will locate. Dr. Herrin, who is expected here in a few days , comes highly recommended. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mrs. Elizabeth Eutsey of Hamilton, Ia., who is visiting her son, Walter Sly, and other Higbee relatives, was a pleasant caller at this office Friday. She advanced her subscription to 1917 and made us feel good by stating that she couldn't get along without the good old NEWS. Friday, 23 June 1916--Joe Neeley and Will Elliott, recently released by the Blues, left Thursday of last week for Hopkinsville, Ky., where they have secured berths at good salaries on the team at that place, which is a member of the Kitty league. Friday, 23 June 1916--MYERS ITEMS--Mrs. J. C. Williams is reported in poor health. John Dennis and wife and Mrs. Eliza Rennolds visited the latter's son, Geo. Rennolds, Saturday and Sunday. John H. Dougherty and wife, G. F. Dougherty and family and Noah Frazier visited at Geo. Rennolds' Sunday. Miss Elsie Franklin, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. John Ware, of Moberly, was taken suddenly ill and her parents had to go after her and bring her home. She is some better now. A debate was held at Baldridge school house Saturday night. The subject was "Country or City Life." The affirmative side, or those for the city life, won. Another debate will be held in two weeks. Subject, "Resolved, that Woman's Rights Are Now Necessary or Essential to the Progress of the American Government." Everyone is invited to attend. Friday, 23 June 1916--N. J. Fowler was a caller at the NEWS office Wednesday and informed us that if we didn't have some summer weather soon he would have to dig out for Hot Springs again, as rheumatism, which had him bound hand and foot a year or so ago, is again troubling him. He says he finds it a hard matter to keep warm, although he is still wearing his heavy winter flannel. Friday, 23 June 1916--Chas. Ketchum, who has been in poor health for some time, left here Wednesday for Colorado Springs with his family where they will locate permanently should the change prove beneficial to Mr. Ketchum. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mrs. P. W. Warford is quite sick at the home of her son, James. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mrs. Hattie Farrah and sister, Miss Laura Bottoms, visited at Darksville during the week. Friday, 23 June 1916--Sixteen divorces were granted in circuit court at Moberly last Saturday. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mrs. S. M. Metcalf of Moberly was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. N. J. Fowler, during the week. Friday, 23 June 1916--DAN JONES DEAD--It becomes the sad duty of the NEWS to again have to chronicle the passing of another old neighbor and friend--Daniel Jones, who died at his home in this place at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 1916, after an illness of about a year from a complication of diseases. Mr. Jones was born at Aberdare, South Wales, on August 4, 1849. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Edwards of Aberdare on Nov 8, 1875. They were the parents of three children, one of whom died in infancy. the surviving children are Evan Jones and Mrs. Isaac Jones, both of this place. Mr. Jones came to the United States in 1886, locating in Boone county, this state, a year later moving to Higbee where he had since resided. And the town never boasted a better citizen, for he proved himself a kind and loving husband and father and was all that a neighbor and friend ought to be. He was a very quiet and unassuming man and came as near attending strictly to his own business at all times as any man we ever knew. He was looked upon by all as one of our most substantial and solid citizens, and in his death the town has suffered a distinct loss. To the aged wife and the children the warmest sympathy of all goes out. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 p.m. and interment made in the city cemetery, the services at the grave likely being in charge of the Odd Fellows, of which order Mr. Jones had been a member for many years. Friday, 23 June 1916--Ed Hall and wife of Slater were here Sunday, the guests of the latter's parents, David Davis and wife. Friday, 23 June 1916--Marvin, the 17 year old son of T. M. Sowers, while out hunting the first of the week, accidently shot himself through the foot with a target rifle. Friday, 23 June 1916--Mrs. C. S. Yancey died at her home near Armstrong on the 19th, after a protracted illness. She was 72 years old. Interment was made at Marshall. Friday, 23 June 1916--W. J. Pemberton, one of Howard county's best known and substantial citizens, died at his home near Armstrong on the 17th. He was about 75 years old. Friday, 23 June 1916--Jas. Proctor, who recently sold his residence in the east part of town to Tyre Burton, moved to the Whitmore property in the southeast part of town. Friday, 23 June 1916--Ed Palmer of Roodhouse, Ill., was here the first of the week visiting his mother, who is quite sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Baker, of near Yates. Friday, 23 June 1916--Thos. Mullier and Mrs. Evelyn Bolton, both of this place were united in marriage in Moberly Saturday, but by whom we could not learn. The NEWS joins their many friends in congratulations. Friday, 23 June 1916--John Goin and John Harriman, who spent several days on a fishing trip near Glasgow last week, have the thanks of the News for a liberal part of their catch. Friday, 23 June 1916--Bud Goin and family and Frank Goin and wife spent Monday on a fishing trip near Forest Green. They report an abundance of fish, and have our thanks for a liberal supply of their catch. Friday, 23 June 1916--Oscar Solberg, who has held a good position in the offices of the Sheridan Coal Co., at Acme, Wyo., for several years, is the guest of his father, N. P. Solberg, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 23 June 1916--Wm. Mooney, charged with drunkenness and of abuse of his family and of threatening them with a knife, drew a three month's jail sentence when his case was called in Justice Magruder's court Tuesday. The sentence should have a salutary effect, but if not should be doubled for the next offense. Friday, 23 June 1916--(Kathy's notes: The Higbee Blues won over Centralia, 1-0.) Friday, 23 June 1916--A NEW LITTLE GIRL IN HEAVEN--Death has again entered a happy home in Higbee and ruthlessly taken a sweet child, little Clara Pearl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sunderland, who died shortly after 9 o'clock Saturday night, of diphtheria. Her sickness was very short, and all that loving parents and relatives could do was done to save this little bud, but to no avail. She was born June 19, 1913, and would have been three years old the Monday after her death. Her's was a short life, "but of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Clara Pearl was such a bright and beautiful child, that time will be long healing the wound caused by the reaper, Death. Short funeral services were conducted by Brother Riney, and the little body laid tenderly to rest Sunday afternoon. The heart broken parents have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow. Friday, 23 June 1916--Born, on June 19, to Roger Warford and wife, a daughter. Nellie Dean is the proud possessor of four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Thompson; five great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Major, Mr. and Mrs. Nero Thompson and Mrs. Nancy Warford; one great-great-grandparent, Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Oklahoma, who has passed her 98th birthday. Friday, 23 June 1916--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter is arranging to make some extensive improvements about his residence property, and the first thing he did in preparation therefor, taking away the yard fence, improved the looks of the place to such an extent that he will likely not replace it. He will put in a concrete walk the full width of his property, about 500 feet in all, reaching to the Hiram Land property on the west. The Doctor will also terrace his lawn, using the dirt from the street which will be cut down to grade for the walk. When the work is completed, Dr. Burkhalter will have one of the prettiest homes in town. The hitch racks along the south side of the street, we learn, will be removed before the walk is laid. Mr. Land also has material on the ground for a granitoid walk. Friday, 23 June 1916--Our congratulations to Misses Lucile Burkhalter and Vera Hackward, each of whom won a prize in the short story contest for school children recently conducted by the St. Louis Globe Democrat. There were over 7000 contestants, but only 116 of them were awarded prizes. The Globe-Democrat will publish pictures of the winners as well as their stories in its Sunday issues, beginning with next Sunday. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.