Friday, 17 Mar 1916--George Thornburg and son, Will, have sold their interest in the Farmer's Bank of Renick, with which they have been identified since its organization two and a half years ago and have returned to their farm. They sold their interest to Byrd Marshall, who succeeds Geo. Thornburg as cashier. Mr. Marshall is one of the county's shrewdest men, and that he will make good in the banking business goes without saying. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--QUICK MAKING FRIENDS--The following, relative, to Strother Quick, better known as "Cyclone," taken from the Glasgow Missourian, will be read with interest by Mr. Quick's host of Higbee friends. S. Quick--"Cyclone'" Quick--candidate for Democratic nomination in the coming primary election for Representative of Howard county, has the honor of opening the 1916 political campaign here. He made two thought-inspiring speeches at the City Hall last Saturday that won many friends and supporters for him. Reflecting in no sense on the ability and loyalty of others, Mr. Quick is a man of intelligence, undisputed honesty and sincerity, and is charged to the brim with a desire for the best interests of the people, and a spirit of determination and unequivocation that every one admires in these times when the public conscience is more alive than ever to its best interests. With honesty of purpose, a great range of information and close relation to the men who form the very foundation of our welfare, this candidate, himself a practical farmer, may safely be relied upon for the fulfillment of any responsibility placed upon him---Glasgow Missourian. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Marshal W. I. Williams made quick work of capturing the burglar who entered Magruder's store Wednesday night of last week, arresting Albert Rodney the following night. The latter confessed, and was fined $2.50 and costs by Justice Magruder, Prosecuting Attorney Jeffries nol-prossing the burglary charge with the understanding that Rodney, who is but 17, and who has always borne a good reputation, but who has been inclined to be a little wild, should walk the chalk line in the future. It was perhaps the best way to dispose of the case, as the arrest and the wholesome talk given him by the officers apparently did him a world of good. He is the son of J. P. Rodney of Elliott, than whom there isn't a better man anywhere, and it was not from lack of advice from his parents or brothers that Albert came to grief. It is safe to say that he has learned a lesson he will never forget. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--G. W. BREWER CRITICALLY ILL--G. W. Brewer, one of Higbee's oldest citizens in point of residence, who has been suffering from asthma and dropsy for several months, was compelled to take to his bed the first of the week, and has since grown rapidly worse. Late yesterday it was not thought that he could live through the night. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--RUCKER ITEMS--Quite a crowd enjoyed an oyster supper at Mr. Brish Johnson's Saturday night. All reported a nice time. A surprise birthday dinner was given to Miss Fannie White March 12. All brought well filled baskets and had a real nice time. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--The residence of Wm. McGlothlin of New Franklin was partially destroyed by fire Tuesday, the fire originating from an oil stove in one of the upper rooms. The upper story was ruined and the lower rooms more or less damaged. The loss, Mack's many Higbee friends will be pleased to learn, is fully covered by insurance. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called to Renick Monday to see Thos. Brockman, who is seriously ill. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--The 12-year-old son of Jesse Dougherty and wife is quite sick. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Mrs. Dora George of Burton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Robb, during the week. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Albert Robb, who had his back hurt three weeks ago at the Walton mine, is getting better and is able to be out. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Born, in Hannibal, on the 12th, to John Minor and wife, a son. Mrs. Minor is a daughter of G. M. Nichols of this place, who took the first train to see the youngster, which is his third grandchild. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dan Jones, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, was thought to be some better yesterday. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Joseph Togliotti, an Italian miner recently injured by a fall of rock in mine No. 11 of the Northern Coal Co. at this place, has brought suit against the company for $3000 damages. He is represented by attorneys Dan and John Hughes of Macon. The case will come up at the June term of circuit court in Moberly. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--John "Red" Harriman who moved to Illinois a few months ago, returned to Higbee Saturday to take his place behind the bat when the Blues start things on April 23. His friends and admirers among the bugs are predicting that he will make an even better record than last year, when he had mighty few pass balls and was one of the heaviest hitters. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--W. R. Compton returned Sunday from St. Louis where he was called Friday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, R. N. Denham, who died in that city on the 4th. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Dr. E. R. Adams is the happiest man in town, having received a message from Kansas City Monday to the effect that the stork had made Mrs. Adams, who has been with her parents for several weeks, a visit that day. As the message, purposely worded, no doubt, failed to state whether the new arrival was a boy or girl, Dr. Adams took the first train for the city returning home Wednesday night. He was all the more pleased because the heir was a son, who has been named Melvin Armon. He reports both mother and babe as doing nicely. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--MRS. MAUDE CASSADY DEAD--Mrs. Maude Cassady, who has been suffering from lung trouble for several months, died at her home in this place Monday, the 14th. Although it was known that her case was hopeless, her death was totally unexpected, as she had only taken to her bed the day before, and came as a great shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. Cassady was the second daughter of G. D. Wright and wife and was born in Higbee on May 22, 1891, making her 24 years, 10 months and 14 days old. She was married to John Cassady on Dec. 2, 1909, and had since lived most of the time in Iowa, moving back to Higbee only a few months ago. Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, to whom the sympathy of all goes out. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Ben Robson and interment made in the city cemetery. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Marshall Williams this week recovered the pistol stolen by burglars from Eubanks saloon Wednesday night of last week, and would have arrested the thief, Clarence Cochran, a Fayette negro, but for the fact that the Fayette authorities landed on him first and now have him serving a 9 months' sentence for bootlegging whisky. The negro made a full confession to Mr. Williams at Fayette Tuesday in the presence of Sheriff Dollard, and an effort will be made to have him released from jail and sent to the pen on the charge of burglary. Mr. Williams says he is satisfied that Cochran is the person who attempted to wreck a train at Burton Wednesday night of last week, as he is known to have been there that night. The lamp was removed and the switch turned, sending a freight into the siding. Fortunately it was not making much speed and was stopped before any damage was done. Friday, 17 Mar 1916--Susie Burton, 52 years old, one of Higbee's best known colored residents, died at her home in this place Monday morning, the 13th, following an illness of several months from consumption. Interment was made in the cemetery for colored people southeast of town. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.