Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. L. Dyre, and son, Max Woods, of Chillicothe, were the guest of Mrs. Dyre's sister, Mrs. Annie Atkins, during this week. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. John Goin left yesterday for De Queen, Ark., to be with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson, who is seriously ill. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--W. C. BURTON BUYS IOWA SHOE STORE--W. C. Burton of this place, who has been in the railway mail service for several years, with headquarters in St. Louis, has resigned, and will embark in the shoe business at Guthrie Center, Iowa, having purchased a shoe store there last week, and will take charge of same as soon as the inventory can be completed. Mr. Burton, who was here Friday, was much elated over his purchase and stated that he had undoubtedly picked up the best bargain in Iowa. Such is the opinion of several expert shoe salesmen who investigated the proposition for Mr. Burton. The latter reports Guthrie Center as a town of about 1800 and one of the best in the state, being in the corn belt where the rich black soil extends clean through to China, and has lights, water, paving and everything modern. One can form a better opinion of the town from the fact that it boasts two brick school buildings and employs seventeen teachers. That Christ will make a big success goes without saying, for he has had several years' experience in the shoe business both in exclusive shoe stores and on the road as a traveling salesman. The News joins other friends in congratulations and in the wish that he will make money by the barrel, for better and more deserving young men than Mr. Burton are not made. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. Chas. Everett and children left yesterday for Richmond, where they will remain until Mr. Everett decides where he will locate. The latter will start the baseball season with the Mason City, Iowa, team, but will remain in Higbee until he is notified to report for duty. In the event he fails to make good, which nobody believes, by the way, he will likely return to Higbee. At least, his legion of friends hope so, for besides being an A 1 twirler, Charley is a splendid fellow in every respect. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Dr. G. M. Nichols has been walking with his head a little more erect the past few days by reason of the fact that the stork left his first granddaughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Minor of Corona, NM on the 12th. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--SETTLED OUT OF COURT--The case of I. C. Powell against Ernest Brook for $5,000 damages for injuries sustained when the latter's automobile ran into him and threw him from a horse on the 6-mile lane a year or two ago, and which has been continued from time to time, was settled out of court last week, Mr. Brook paying Mr. Powell $100, we understand, and assuming all the costs. Both parties are to be congratulated on the settlement, for had it gone the rounds in the courts the winner would have been the loser in the end. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, whose favorite dish is fish, went to Glasgow Wednesday where he purchased several big live cats, several of which he sold to his friends. He kept the largest a 9-pounder, for himself, and until he took it home placed it in the watering trough at the public well, where it attracted quite a crowd. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Rev. Fielding Marvin of Fayette, son of the late Bishop E. M. Marvin, and one of the best known Methodist ministers in Missouri, died at his home in Fayette on Saturday of cancer of the tongue. He was 68 years old, and is survived by his widow and two sons. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook of northeast of town, hope to be able to move into their new home one of the best and most modern in the county, some time next week. We hope to give a full description of the home later. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pitney, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitney and son, and Mrs. Thomas Dennis and family drove over to Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Pitney's last Sunday and spent several pleasant hours listening to their new Victrola, a present from their son, U. S. Pitney, of Ruston, La. They were so delighted with the music that they promised to return soon to hear more. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Born, on the 12th, to Wm. Gaton and wife, a daughter. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw and son, Ray, and Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw were shopping in Moberly Wednesday. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Miller Pyle, who has been located in Nebraska for the past year or two orders his address changed to Anderson, Ind. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Berthel, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Osburn, who was stricken with a severe attack of appendicitis the latter part of last week, was taken to Kansas City, Monday, for an operation, but owing to the child's weakened condition had to be postponed a few days. A letter to Mrs. Osburn yesterday informed her that Berthel was gaining strength very rapidly and that the operation would take place to-day or tomorrow. As Berthel is of a strong and vigorous constitution his physicians have no fear but what the operation will be successful and that he will be able to return home before the end of next week. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--THE GEM PROGRAM Monday--"Liberty" and three other good reels Tuesday--"The Sins of a Mother." A Big Four drama in five acts. Wednesday--Triangle drama, "The Beggar of Cawnpore," in 5 acts. 2 reel Keystone, featuring Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Norman. Thursday--Not reported. Friday--A big metro drama, "A Yellow Streak," featuring Lionel Barymore and Irene Hawley. Saturday--"The Purple Mark" and three other good reels. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. Wm. Towles left Saturday for Novinger, where Mr. Towels has decided to locate, for the present, at least. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--Mrs. John Goin left yesterday for De Queen, Ark, to be with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Patterson, who is seriously ill. Friday, 16 March 1917, Vol. 30, No 50--A NARROW ESCAPE--I. J. Embree and Sam Enochs, employed at mine No. 11, had a very narrow escape from death at noon Wednesday by the fall of a large rock. With several others they were in Mr. Enochs' room eating dinner when the big rock fell without any warning whatever, and but for some drills and other mining tools, which caught the rock they would have been crushed flat. Mr. Enochs was caught by the legs, while Mr. Embree was caught in the hips and back, and until he was brought home and a physician called, it was feared that he was fatally hurt. both, we are pleased to state, escaped any serious injury, Mr. Enochs being on the street as usual that evening. Mr. Embree is still very sore and it will likely be a day or two before he is again running in "high." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.