Friday, 20 Oct 1916--JURY FINDS FOR THE PLAINTIFF--The jury in the case of Mrs. Ruby Caldwell-Burton against L. A. Williams and wife this afternoon returned a verdict in which they awarded the plaintiff damages in the amount of $500. Mrs. Burton had sued for damages aggregating $3,000, alleging that the plaintiffs had slandered her. The suit grew out of the claim by Mr. and Mrs. Williams that they had lost $11, which they thought had been stolen from them. Mrs. Burton, at that time Miss Caldwell, had been visiting her sister, who resided at the Williams home. It is claimed that the Williams' thought Miss Caldwell knew something of the disappearance of the money and they caused her to be called to Chief of Police Hinton's office. Mrs. Burton strenuously denied that she was responsible for the disappearance of the money and no warrant was issued. Shortly after she brought suit for damages charging that the defendants had slandered her, in that they charged her with taking $11. During the trail of the case this week, the attorneys for the defendant attempted to prove that their clients had not said Mrs. Burton took the money. Attorneys Hunter & Chamier represented the plaintiff, while attorneys Whitecotton & Wight represented the defendants. The case was argued this morning after a large number of witnesses had been examined. During his argument Attorney Whitecotton attempted to refute the testimony given by Chief of Police Hinton. Then the case was given to the jury and the verdict awarding the plaintiff judgment in the amount of $300 was returned. The case attracted no little interest owing to the prominence of the plaintiff and the defendants--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--The case of the city vs. Ed Hawkins, charged with carrying concealed weapons and of disturbing the peace, which was set for trial in Judge Magruder's court Saturday, was settled without coming to trial, the city dismissing the charge of carrying concealed weapons, and Mr. Hawkins pleading guilty to disturbing the peace, but only on the advice of his attorney, J. W. Wight. The trouble arose, it will be remembered, over Rich Griffith's dog having bitten one of Mr. Hawkin's children two weeks ago, following which Mr. Hawkins armed himself with a big pistol and stepped across the street to put the dog out of business or have Mr. Griffith do it. An argument followed, of course, and Griffith had a warrant sworn out as above stated. W. P. Cave, who represented the city, when he saw that the charge of carrying concealed weapons couldn't be made to stick for the reason that all of his witnesses would have to swear that they saw the gun, he dismissed the charge. Mr. Hawkins say he is confident he could have beaten the other charge also, but considered $7, the amount of the fine and costs, the cheapest way out of it. The dog, we understand, has been killed. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--Three cheers for Harry Dinwiddie, who last week embarked in the dairy business, and who we understand, has so far been unable to supply the demand for milk and butter. At present he has but ten cows, all jerseys and Holsteins, but will add to his herd as the demand justifies. We have always contended that a small dairy, properly managed, would pay big dividends, and as there is always such a great demand here for milk and butter, we have long wondered why someone didn't go into the business. No section of Missouri is better adapted to the dairy business than is this particular section, and if our farmers would turn their attention in that direction they could make dollars where they now make cents. Farmers in less favored parts of the country are growing rich in the business and those around here can do it, too, if they will only make the effort. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--JAS W. HOLTZCLAW DEAD--Jas. W. Holtzclaw, one of Howard county's most highly respected citizens, died at his home south of town on Friday, October 13, 1915, following a short illness. Mr. Holtzclaw was born in Franklin county in 1842, and moved with his parents to Boone county about 60 years ago, and later to Howard where he had since resided. As boy and man the senior editor of the NEWS had known Mr. Holtzclaw for 60 years, and we can certify to the fact that we never knew a better one. he was the very soul of honor and as honest as daylight, as all who knew him can testify. He was deeply religious, and had been a member of Mt. Pleasant Christian church for forty-four years. He was a great student of the Bible and had read that sacred book completely through twenty-three times. He is survived by one son, Thomas, three grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Eld. G. C. Tomlinson at New Hope, where interment was made. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--E. H. Andrews told the Advertiser this week that he expects to open a swell automobile show room soon. The room will be carpeted and otherwise tastily furnished and furnished for automobile purposes. Mr. Andrews has coming a pretty enclosed Studebaker six car for display and he will soon have a line of Chevrolet cars here, the agency for which he recently acquired.--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--John B. Merrill went to Higbee today to be untied in marriage with Mrs. Martha E. Carver of that town. They will return to Moberly at an early date to make their home. They have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy married life. Mrs. Carver is the bridegroom's sister-in-law, her first husband having been Mr. Merrill's first wife's brother.--Moberly Democrat, Oct 16. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--James Daggs and son have bought the Brundege saw mill in the east part of town. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--NEW MANAGER FOR MURPHY'S GARAGE--C. V. Hightower, who has been employed at Murphy's garage for the past year, is now the manager of the institution, taking the place of Will Cave, who resigned Saturday and left Monday for Kansas City where he will follow automobile repairing. Mr. Murphy couldn't have found a better man than Mr. Hightower had he looked the country over for a month, for he is a mechanic of the first water and a most pleasant and agreeable gentleman besides. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--WM PERKINS DEAD--Wm. Perkins, on the Howard county's old and highly respected citizens, died at his home south of town on Sunday, Oct 15, 1916, following a protracted illness, aged 76 years. He is survived by four sons, Noah, George, James and Joseph, all of near Higbee, and one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Webb of Iowa. Interment was made at New Hope. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--Kelly McCune of near Clark was a Higbee visitor Tuesday and found time to drop in and renew his faith in the NEWS. With two of his brothers he is conducting a coal mine west of Clark and reports all the business they can handle, and then some. Friday, 20 Oct 1916--T. H. Walton received a letter the first of the week from his son, Thos. H., Jr., who is a student in the University at Columbia, to the effect that he had been accepted as a member of the University Bank, an honor greatly coveted by all students who can toot a horn. That his acceptance is something to be proud of is attested by the fact that he was one of seven or eight chosen from twenty or more cornet players. The NEWS joins "Junior's" many friends in hearty congratulations. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.