Friday, 14 July 1916--FESTIVE DAY AT SCENE OF TRAGEDY--Russell Cutright reports an unusual sight at Moberly Monday, when the drowning of a man brought out the city and caused street vendors to get into the action. The tragedy occurred in Forest Park Lake, Friday night, and a professional diver from Kansas City was procured to locate the body. The deep water search brought all Moberly to the streets and the day took on the aspect of a holiday more than that of tragedy. Refreshment stands were set up and soda pop and sandwiches dispensed to the crowd as it watched the diver at work.--Paris Appeal. Friday, 14 July 1916--MRS. PRISCILLA THOMPSON DEAD--Mrs. Priscilla Thompson, 82 years of age died at 8:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Moberly, 703 Franklin St. The surviving relatives are two daughters, "Mrs. Thompson" Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty of Granite City, Ill.; four sons; N. M. Thompson, of near Moberly; John C. Thompson, and W. C. Thompson, of Marceline, and U. M. Thompson of near Burton; one, sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Avery, of the vicinity of Higbee; a number of grandchildren and four brothers: James Williams, near Fayette; John Williams, Kansas City; David H. Williams, and Neriah G. Williams, California. Mrs. Thompson was a fine Christian lady who belonged to the Christian Church. She was one of the brave pioneer women who helped to make this section of the country one of the best places for homes and for home making. A devoted mother and sister, she was true and loyal to her friends and her going away leaves wounds in many hearts. Friday, 14 July 1916--Through an oversight last week we failed to make mention of a very serious accident which happened to Mrs. Thos. Reed at Rennolds Park on the 2nd, following the Higbee-Mexico ball game. As usual, the crowd made a rush for the gates when the game was over, and Mrs. Reed, seeing a little child between two automobiles, attempted to get it out of danger when she herself was caught between the machines. One of the cars was moving north and the other backing west to the road to turn around. She was hurried home when it was found that both hips had been knocked out of place and that she had been otherwise severely bruised, and it was at first feared that she had been internally injured. She has since been doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and will be able to be up and around in a few days more. It was indeed a close call, and all who witnessed it do not understand how she escaped with her life. Friday, 14 July 1916--John Cooper and Edwin Cave were up before Police Judge Elgin, Monday, charged with speeding their autos inside the city limits the day before. They pled guilty but stated that they had no intention of violating the city ordinance, and were probably driving faster than they thought. After securing pledges from them that they would be more careful in the future, Mr. Elgin dismissed them with a short lecture, but with the promise that a repetition of the offense would draw a good stiff fine. Many complaints have been made of late about speeding and the city officials say the practice must stop. Friday, 14 July 1916--Born, on the 8th, to Ernest Ancell and wife, a son. Friday, 14 July 1916--Born, on the 7th, to Ernest Dinwiddie and wife, a son. Friday, 14 July 1916--The infant son of Robt. Sharp and wife died on the 12th. Interment was made at Clark. Friday, 14 July 1916--Robert Kilgore and wife of near Armstrong are the guests of the latter's parents, S. E. Dougherty and wife, of south of town. Friday, 14 July 1916--Mrs. C. R. Griffith of Fulton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lee Thomason, during the week. Friday, 14 July 1916--John S. Bogie spent several days last week in Howard county with his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Dougherty. Friday, 14 July 1916--Foster Enochs and wife left Monday for Sedalia where Mr. Enochs has secured employment in the Katy shops. Friday, 14 July 1916--Miss Lucile Fullington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Fullington, of near town, is the owner of a new Derivas & Harris piano. She is also a new student in music under Prof. J. T. Gray of Huntsville. Friday, 14 July 1916--Mrs. Daniel C. Magruder, aged about 50 years, died at her home southeast of town on Tuesday, July 11, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel. Friday, 14 July 1916--Born, on July 13, to Marvin Brockman and wife, a son. Friday, 14 July 1916--Miss Eunice Nichols, accompanied by Miss Maude Adkins of Marshall, left Thursday for a month's visit with friends in Colorado. Friday, 14 July 1916--Owing to a breakdown of our press and a rush of advertising at the last moment, several local items have to be omitted this week. Friday, 14 July 1916--Francis Newman, the latest addition of the Higbee Concert Band and Miss May Evans of this place were married in Moberly on the 8th by Rev. E. Y. Keiter. Congratulations. Friday, 14 July 1916--Mr. Arthur Blansett and Miss Barbara Kassel, two well known and popular young people of this place, were united in marriage in Moberly on Tuesday, July 11, by Judge Everett Hamilton. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 14 July 1916--Sunday last was a big day at the home of Mrs. A. G. Atkins of this place, it being her 72nd birthday. The occasion was fittingly celebrated by a big dinner out on the lawn. Relatives and friends to the number of 100 or more were present, and all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Friday, 14 July 1916--Mrs. Louella M. Brown, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Brook of near Moberly, was visiting friends and looking after her interests here Thursday. She will leave Saturday for Duluth, Minn, where she will spend the summer with her son, Dr. F. F. Clark. She is looking forward to a delightful visit, for aside from the pleasure of being with her son and family she will escape the intense heat, which is all but roasting people here. Friday, 14 July 1916--(Kathy's notes: The Higbee Blues beat the Columbia team, 5-2. Sunday's victory placed Higbee in second place behind Mexico.) Friday, 14 July 1916--TO AUTOMOBILE OWNERS--Complaints having been made of reckless and fast driving the city limits by autoists, notice is hereby given that the city ordinance regarding same will be enforced to the letter from this date. All drivers who drive their cars faster than fifteen miles per hour, or fail to sound horns when approaching crossings or passing teams going in the same direction, or who fail to have both front and rear lights burning 30 minutes after sundown, will be arrested and fined. Ignorance of the law excuses no one, so if you do not know what it is, better look it up. W. L. Williams City Marshall Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.