Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The homes of R. F. Laight and Thos. Williams in the west part of town were visited by burglars a few nights ago, but as both families were awakened, the burglar was frightened away before he made much of a haul. the burglar had time to take a coat at the home of Mr. Laight, and left it at the home of Mr. Williams, making a quick exit through a window when Mrs. Williams awoke and screamed. She got a fairly good glimpse of the intruder and described him as a tall blond, and is sure she could identify him. She states that the man wore a handkerchief over the lower part of his face and carried either a flashlight or a revolver in his hand. the burglar had evidently been in the house some time when Mrs. Williams awoke, for he secured a small lot of silverware, a gold watch and some money, the latter being in Mr. Williams' clothing which the burglar took, along with a shirt, but which he dropped in the yard. Entrance was gained to Mr. Laight's home through the back door, and to Mr. Williams' through a window. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--BRADLEY-QUAYLE--Lieutenant Omer N. Bradley of the fourteenth U. S. Infantry of Washington, former Moberly boy who has been stationed on the border for the past six months, and Miss Mary Quayle, a Missouri state university student, also formerly of Moberly, were united in marriage in Columbia this afternoon. the wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Hart, pastor of the Columbia Christian church. The couple will spend a short honeymoon trip in Kansas city before going to the Mexican border--Moberly Democrat, Dec. 28. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Rozella Rule, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Rule, were very much surprised when the news leaked out last week that she was married in Moberly on Oct 9th, 1916, to Mr. R. L. Dupes of Colorado Springs. Following the ceremony Mr. Dupes returned home on the first train and his pretty bride to her school duties near Clark, their idea being to keep the matter a secret until the close of the school. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--LONGDON-WRIGHT--Mr. John Longdon and Miss Hester Wright, two of Higbee's popular young people were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Eld. Wm. Kelso, On Dec 25, 1916. Mr. Longdon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Longdon and is one of Higbee's hardest working, most reliable and worthy young men. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wright, and is one of Higbee's prettiest as well as popular young ladies. The News joins others in congratulation and best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Louis Van Nuffellen, son of a Belgian miner employed at mine No. 11, while hunting the other day with a lot of other boys, fell from a tree which he had climbed in an effort to capture a flying squirrel and broke his left leg near the hip. He fell over thirty feet and had his fall not been broken by a limb he likely would have been killed. He was rendered unconscious for several minutes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Carson Connell and wife of Divernon, Ill., were the guests of G. W. Connell and other relatives Mr. Connell, we regret to state, has been in poor health for several months and has lost flesh until he now weighs but 130 pounds. He left Tuesday for Hot Springs in the hope that the baths would help him, while Mrs. Connell returned to Divernon. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Bertha Andrews on the night of Dec. 30 placed a package in a car standing in front of Williams' jewelry store, thinking it was her father 's car. The person who has the package will confer a favor by returning it to this office. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Clarence Feland and Joe W. Burton, we learn, have formed a partnership and will engage in the furniture and undertaking business in the Duncan building. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--MRS. FRANK WHEELER--Mrs. Gansaloah Wheeler, wife of the late Frank Wheeler, who preceded her to the grave ten years ago, died at her home southeast of town on Dec. 13, 1916. Mrs. Wheeler, whose maiden name was Jones, was united in marriage to Frank Wheeler when about 20 years of age. They were the parents of twelve children, but three of whom survive, viz: Burley, of Hugo, Colo., and Charles and Thomas of Higbee. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two brothers, James and Rolie Jones, and one sister, Mrs. Chas. Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler professed faith in Christ at the age of 23 under the preaching of Uncle James Dysart and united with the Presbyterian church, joining the Methodist church several years later and continued a faithful and devout member until death. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. N. B. Green, who took for his text the 23rd Psalm. (Poem) A FRIEND. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mr. C. I. Duncan received the surprise of his life on Friday evening by the unexpected arrival of several of his friends at his home. Cards furnished the amusement of the early part of the evening. Later the guests went to the kitchen where an old fashioned taffy-pulling proved the cause of much laughter and merriment. After this process of candy-pulling several minutes were spent in the industrious use of clothes brushes and whisk brooms. A delicious four-course luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Belle Cole, assisted by Mmes. Luella Brown and Mary Nichols. The participants of this delightful entertainment were Misses Frata Nichols, Amy Burke, Eunice Nichols, Clayton Smith, Messrs. G. C. Walker, E. F. Burke and T. H. Walton, Jr. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Amy Burke, assisted E. F. Burke, entertained the following guests at a theater party at the Gem on Saturday evening, December 30th: Misses Gladys Zahl, Lillian Manuel, Frata Nichols, Messrs., G. H. Rankin, H. J. Pierce and C. I. Duncan. After the play the guests went to the home of the host and hostess where "500" was the game of the evening. The hostess, assisted by Miss Manuel, served dainty chocolate and wafers. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The festivities of the year 1916 were closed by a dinner party given at the home of Miss Lillian Manuel on Dec 31, 1916, and reopened for 1917 by a continuance of the pleasures thus begun. The color scheme was green and white, the dining room being beautifully decorated with fern. Miss Isabelle Zahl assisted the hostess in serving an unusually delicious six-course dinner. The guest were Misses Isabelle and Gladys Zahl of Moberly, Frata Nichols, Amy Burke, Messrs. G. H. Rankin, E. F. Burke, C. I. Duncan, G. C. Walker and Dr. H. J. Pierce of Kirksville. Music and conversation furnished the amusement of the evening. The coming of the New Year was greeted with great joy. Dr. Pierce was the guest of honor. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Frata Nichols was hostess to several of her most intimate friends Monday evening, Jan 1. Five Hundred was the game of the evening and much pleasure was taken therein. A dainty three-course luncheon was served at a suitable hour. the guest were Misses Amy Burke, Lillian Manuel, Clayton Smith, Messrs. Gordon Rankin, Edmund Burke, Thos. Walton, Jr. and Carl Duncan. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--ORDER OF PUBLICATION--Nora Burns, plaintiff, vs. J. C. Burns, Defendant. The State of Missouri to the above named defendant, Greeting: You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the circuit court of Randolph county, in the state of Missouri, at Moberly, for the purpose of obtaining a divorce on the statutory ground of desertion, which said action is returnable on the first day of the next regular term of said court, to be held at the court house in the city of Moberly, in the county of Randolph, and state of Missouri on the 5th day of February, 1917, when and where you may appear and defend such actions; otherwise plaintiff's petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly..... Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec. 27th, to Henry Orton and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec. 23rd, to Wm. Sperry and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec 26th, to Thos. Jenkins and wife, a son. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Dec 29th, to Pattrick Carson and wife, a daughter. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--G. H. Riley of Kansas City was the guest of Miss Amy Burke during the Christmas season. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--C. W. Williams and wife returned Monday from a visit with Mr. Williams' parents at Albany. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Ed Rees and wife and son, Norman, of Springfield, Ill., spent the holidays with Higbee relatives and friends. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--John Martin and wife of Los Angeles, Cal, are the guests of the former's brother, Albert Martin, and family. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. L. E. McAdams, of Lamar, Colo., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Medley Burton, and other relatives during the holidays. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. Thos. Dennis and twins, Axie Winn and Thos. Glenn, returned Saturday from Hannibal, where they had gone to spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. V. J. Riley and family. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Howard Miller and bride of Macon visited the former's parents, J. Frank Miller and wife, during the holidays. So far as we know, Mr. Miller's parents nor any of his friends were aware of his marriage until his arrival. He was married in Macon on Nov. 4, we understand, to Miss Edna Devore, formerly of this place. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. J. K. Warford, who has been quite sick for several days, is reported some better. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. Ray Brook, who has been seriously ill for several days, was some better yesterday. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Misses Fanny and Edna Dodd, of Clifton Hill, were the guests of their sister, Mrs. J. W. Key, during the holidays. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Miss Clayton Smith and Thos. H. Walton, students at Missouri University, spent the holidays with the home folks. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--MRS. ELIZA SEARS DEAD--Mrs. Eliza Sears, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected citizens, who had been making her home with Wm. Warford and wife of south of town for about a year, died on December 28, 1916, from paralysis, with which she was stricken a few days before. Mrs. Sears was a sister of the late Melvin and Robert Hayden of this place, and lacked but a few days of being 80 years old, having been born in Kentucky on January 11, 1837. She came to Missouri when quite young, locating in this county. She was twice married, her first husband being John Minor of near Huntsville, and her second Wm. Sears of near the same place, both of whom died many years ago. Following the death of Mr. Sears she moved to Higbee where she had since resided. She was a devout member of the Baptist church, with which she united when quite young, and wash highly esteemed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Notley Magruder, assisted by his son, Rev. Norville Magruder, and interment made in the Botts family burying ground just west of town. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Mrs. E. E. Hopson and children of Moberly were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Wayland Patterson, and other relatives during the week. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Christmas day was a day long to be remembered by all who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pitney, where children and grandchildren and friends to the number of thirty-eight enjoyed a big turkey dinner, and all the good things that go with it. Mr. and Mrs. Pitney received many lovely presents in remembrance of the day and of the occasion, and all departed after a pleasant afternoon wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--The drawing for the range given away by M. Murphy on New Year's day, drew an enormous crowd and for about an hour the street immediately in front of the store was almost closed by the crowd. Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter held the number that drew the stove. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--A happy time was spent at the home of Minor Moore of southeast of town on Christmas day, the occasion being a family reunion. A bountiful turkey dinner was served. Those present: Minor Moore and family, Paul Moore and family, Maurice Moore and family, Jake Starks and family all of Higbee; Liva Sly and family, Cairo; Roy Bradley and family, Cova Phelps and family, Orville Moore and family of Moberly. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--IRA CLEETON DEAD--Ira Cleeton, who had been in poor health for several months, and who was taken to Kansas City a few days before the holidays for treatment by a specialist, died in St. Joseph's hospital on Friday, Dec. 22, 1916, the cause of his death being pernicious anemia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church the following Sunday by the Rev. W. A. Simmons of Moberly, the sermon being one of the most sensible and consoling a Higbee audience ever listened to. While it did not appeal to the sympathies, it brought tears to every eye in the house, which would not hold the crowd. While Ira was not a member of any church, his family and friends were consoled beyond measure by a letter read by Rev. Simmons, written by the pastor of a Kansas City church whom Ira called in, stating that he had thought a great deal of late on the future and that he had made his peace with God and was perfectly resigned to go. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cleeton and was born on a farm near Higbee on Sept 17, 1878, and was very popular with all who knew him. He was perhaps the hardest working young man Higbee ever knew and when not busy about the drug store busied himself about the home helping his mother, whom he idolized. Whatever may have been his short comings, it can never be said of him that he neglected a duty, or that he failed to perform it with cheerfulness. While expected, his death came as a great blow to his family, he being the first of the six children to answer the dread summons, and was all the more sad because it came at Christmas time. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--W. H. Magruder, who sold off all his stock, rented his farm and moved to Texas early last year, but who remained but a short time, was in town last week and informed us that he was again in possession of his farm and that no one but God or the sheriff would ever get him away from it again. A sensible conclusion, especially when it is a Missouri farm. Friday, 5 Jan 1917--Born, on Jan 1st, to John Sumpter and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.