(Kathy's notes: The microfilm stated that the January through June 21, 1918 issues were missing.) Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION--To the people of the City of Higbee: As Mayor of the city of Higbee I desire to direct your attention to the statement of the president of the United States, designating June 28th, 1918 as War Savings Day. On June 28th it is expected that the people of the nation will assemble at the schools or other designated meeting places in their respective districts and at these meetings pledge themselves to invest systematically in War Savings Stamps. In the words of the President "the great result which we seek can be obtained only by the participation of every member of the nation, young and old, in a national concerted thrift movement. I, therefore, urge that our people everywhere pledge themselves, as suggested by the Secretary of the Treasury, to the practice of thrift; to serve the government to the utmost in increasing production in all fields, necessary to the winning of the war; and that the people as evidence of their loyalty invest all that they can save in War Savings Stamps." It behooves every citizen of this community to comply with the President's request as outlined above and I do hereby urge that the people of this city set aside June 28th, 1918, as War Savings Day and on that day assemble and consider their obligation to the government and pledge their loyal support in the prosecution of the war by subscribing to War Savings Stamps according to their means. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of June, A. D. 1918. LEE THOMASON, Mayor. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHILDREN'S SOCIAL--Eugene and Ernest Atkins entertained a number of their friends Sunday, June 23, the day being spent in music and games, and at 12 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served. Those present: Bessie and Belvia Feland, Willie Avery, Idella Atkins, Della Griggs, Gladys Mead, Dannie Patterson, Hazel Avery, Eunice and Brooksie Atkins, Cecil Lay, Marshall Dougherty, Dale Fisher, Chester Avery, Carl Griggs, Charley Palmatary, Aubrey Avery, Roy Quick, Franklin Atkins, Fred Griggs. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--This is the typhoid season and the disease is reported in all sections, in some places reaching the proportions of an epidemic. Make assurance doubly sure by boiling all drinking water. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Caleb Lynch was pawed in the face Friday of last week by a horse he was working and has since been wearing a black eye. The lick cut through Mr. Lynch's hat brim and cut quite a gash over his right eye and also cut his nose and face more or less. It was a very narrow escape from serious injury. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A dispatch from Washington says that by the end of the present year the United States will have enough men in France to hold the Western line as firm as a rock and then the offensive will begin that will carry the Germans back across the Rhine. Here's hoping that there will be no let up, day nor night, until Berlin is reached. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--According to figures compiled by Recorder A. L. Kirby of Howard county, there has been a great falling off in the number of marriage licenses issued since the war began. In 1916 but 117 licenses were issued in Howard county, and twenty-one divorces were granted. Up to 12th there had been but two licenses issued during June--the month of weddings--and Mr. Kirby was of the opinion that the number issued during the year would not equal the number issued last year by half. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--CHARLIE T. WARE DEAD--Mrs. Charlie T. Ware, better known as Uncle Charley, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Magruder, east of this city, Saturday June 22nd, 1918, at 3:15 o'clock. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and his death was not unexpected. Charlie T. Ware was a native born citizen of Howard county, having been born in the county August 1st, 1829, hence was 88 years, 10 months and 22 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Martha Robb March 9, 1852 and to this union two children were born, J. S. Ware and Mrs. J. W. Magruder. He was converted and after a short service in the army united with the Friendship Baptist church in August, 1865. In about 1875 he was elected and ordained a deacon of that church; which office he filled faithfully and well until the last few years when ill health prevented him from active duties. Uncle Charley was a faithful member of the church and a liberal contributor to all the various enterprises of the church, and when not providentially hindered was always at the church services. Uncle Charley will be greatly missed by the membership of the church. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of this city for almost half a century, having united with the order in 1869. In the death of Mr. Ware Howard county sustains the loss of one of her pioneer citizens; and truly one of her best citizens. The influence of the life of this good man will live on in the lives of the coming generations. The funeral services took place at Friendship church Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. and the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. B. Green, who preached a very appropriate sermon. The burial was at the church cemetery under the auspices of the A. F. &. A. M. Lodge of this city. The deceased is survived by the wife son and daughter and a number of grandchildren. There was a large congregation assembled at Friendship Church to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed neighbor and friend--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. J. M. DENNY DEAD--Mrs. J. M. Denny Dead--Mrs. J. M. Denny, who had been seriously ill for some time, died at her home in this city Tuesday, June 25, 1918, at 4:30 p.m. Lillie Oliver Denny was born April 19, 1868, and departed this life June 25th, 1918, being 50 years, two months and 6 days of age. She was a daughter of William and Martha Oliver and near Huntsville. She was next to the youngest of the children. She had 2 half brothers and one half sister, her father having been married twice. Only two survive her: Will L. Oliver of San Diego, California, and Mrs. Z. T. Davis, of Nevada, Mo. She made a profession in Christ and united with the regular Baptist church early in life; afterwards joining with her husband, who was a member of the Presbyterian church. She remained a faithful member of the church until her death. She was married to Jas. M. Denny, October 25th, 1893. To this union was born one child, Christine. She leaves a half-sister, a brother, a daughter and husband to mourn her death, and a host of relatives and friends. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and a consecrated Christian lady. The funeral will take place in this city Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Roanoke--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MARSHALL GETS LETTER FROM YEGGMEN--The many Higbee friends of Albert Lewis, formerly of this place, but who has been living at Rocheport for several years where he is city marshal, and who recently foiled the attempt of four yeggmen to rob the bank there, killing one and wounding another, will be interested in the following from the Columbia Tribune: "Marshall Lewis of Rocheport, who shot and killed Joseph Ross, alias Jim Williams, one of the four men who attempted a robbery of the Rocheport bank recently, has received a letter presumably from one of Ross' cronies. The letter bears the date mark of Tulsa, Okla, but the postmark on the envelope was that of Moberly, Missouri, and the envelope itself was from the Central Motor Car Co., of that city. It was dated June 13, and reads: "Well, Mr. Marshal, the man you shot with the shot--is all right but Poor Old Jim is no more--we like your nerve and think you would be a good pal to be out with, but some officer at Franklin--next time we see you hope you will be in a bad humor--be back some day. ED." Mr. Lewis is of the opinion that the letter was written by one of the quartet of safe blowers with whom he had a pistol duel at Rocheport. Whether it is from one of the robbers or from a practical joker is a question. Sheriff Whitesides is of the latter opinion. In the event of its truth, it would show that Lewis' shots not only "got" Ross, but hit another member of the gang. Lewis knows nothing more than the letter itself says." Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--JOHN SMEAD KILLED IN IOWA--A message was received Tuesday by Mrs. John Goin informing her of the death of her brother-in-law, John Smead, of Hiteman, Iowa, who was killed that morning about 6 o'clock. The message gave no particulars whatever, but it is thought, from the hour at which death occurred and the fact that Mr. Smead lived several miles from the mine at which he worked, that he was killed by a train. We hope to give full particulars next week. Mr. Smead was well known here, having lived here and at Elliott for twenty years. He had resided in Iowa for the past ten years or more. He was about 60 years old and is survived by his widow and several children and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, all of whom join the News in warmed sympathy to the bereft. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--YEAGER-MILLER--Mr. Anderson Yeager and Miss Evlyn Miller were married at the pretty home of the groom in this city yesterday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. J. T. Bloom performing the ceremony in the presence of Miss Frances Miller of Higbee, sister of the bride, and Mr. Benjamin Yeager, brother of the groom, the only witnesses. The newly wedded couple left for St. Louis at 3:00 o'clock and will visit several points in the state before returning. Miss Miller has been teacher of domestic arts in the Palmyra school for two years and had won the admiration of our people who gladly welcome her as a resident. Mr. Yeager is a native of Marion and a young business man of Palmyra who has a host of friends who wish him and his bride many happy years together--Palmyra Herald. The bride is the daughter of the late Augustus Miller of this place, and is one of Higbee's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--DR. J. W. WINN TO BE CALLED--The Randolph Medical Society of Defense, at a meeting in Moberly the first of the week, selected Dr. J. W. Winn of this place as one of the Randolph county physicians for army service. All physicians in the county under 55 years, we learn, have been requested to fill out volunteer enlistment blanks which will be furnished them. Dr. Winn informs us that he expects to be called early this fall and that his drug store is for sale. In the event he does not find a buyer soon he will close out the stock by special sales. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. W. K. WOODS DEAD--Mrs. W. K. Woods, formerly of Myers neighborhood, but who had been living in Kansas City for several years, died at her home in that place on the 24th, after a short illness, aged 37 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Robinson of Harrisburg and is survived by her husband and three children. Interment was made Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant, Howard county. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warren are spending the week with relatives in Moberly. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. Orville Pitney of Cheraw, Colo. arrived Tuesday for a visit with her father, Harvey Cubbage, of near Yates, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Ozella, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Giles, who has been seriously ill for some time from an affection of the heart, was reported some better yesterday. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--MRS. GEO. MANUEL DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Geo. Manuel, who had only recently gone to Kansas city to join Mr. Manuel who had located there, were grieved and shocked beyond measure when word came Friday evening of last week that she had died that day at their home in that place. The body, accompanied by Mr. Manuel and children and several friends, arrived Saturday night over the Alton and was conveyed to the home of the aged mother, Mrs. Caroline Little. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and interment made in the city cemetery. Mrs. Manuel was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Caroline Little and was born at Woodstock, Ill, on May 27, 1872, dying on June 21, 1918, aged 46 years and 24 days. She was married to Geo. Manuel of this place on August 6, 1891, and is survived by him and their two children, Will and Miss Lillian. She is also survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Jenkins Bowen and Miss Maude Little, and three brothers, John, Ellsworth and Will Little. She was a devout member of the Methodist church, with which she united in 1896, and was one of the most faithful attendants at all its services. And she lived her religion in her every day life. Even as a child she was noted for her gentle nature and pleasant smile, and as a consequence numbered her friends by her acquaintances. We have yet to hear one say they ever saw her display anger. She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and mother and all that could be desired as a neighbor and friend and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. In her death her family and community have suffered an irreparable loss and the deepest sympathy goes out to her loved ones. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A. J. SUDDARTH DEAD--A. J. Suddarth, who had made his home here for the past year or two, boarding at the West Side Hotel most of the time, died suddenly Sunday evening, June 23, at the home of his son, O. A. Suddarth, of Howard county. He was 75 years of age and is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at Friendship church Tuesday by Rev. N. B. Green, pastor of the Baptist church of which deceased had long been a member, and interment made in Fayette. Mr. Suddarth had many friends in Higbee who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--A son was born on the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Solbert of Sheridan, Wyo. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--C. C. Burton, better known as "Lum," of Sisseton, S. D., was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Burton, and other relatives and friends the first of the week. He was on his way home from Chicago, where he had been for ten days on business. It was his first visit to Higbee in almost ten years and he found so many changes he could not recognize it as the same place. His host of old Higbee friends will be glad to learn that he is enjoying the best of health and is prospering. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Dr. C. A. Johnson of Kiowa, Okla., arrived Friday to join his wife and son, who are the guests of the former's father, Dr. G. M. Nichols. He made the trip in his 8-cylinder National and made better than passenger time. He will spend a week or two in Chicago with his parents before returning to Oklahoma, and will leave in the early fall for France, being in the Medical Reserve Corps. Mrs. Johnson will spend several weeks with her sister, Miss Irene Nichols, in Denver, before returning home. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--Mrs. H. H. Zugg left Saturday for San Antonio, Tex, for a visit of several weeks with her husband, who is in the aviation service, and located in one of the training camps near that city. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--THOS. IRONS DROPS DEAD--Late this afternoon the distressing news reached this city that Thomas Irons, a prominent farmer residing south of town, dropped dead in the harvest field, where he was driving a binder. Mr. Irons had been seriously ill a short time ago and his physician had warned him to be careful of any exertion in the sun, but his natural energy made it hard for him to refrain from trying to do some work and the severe heat of the last few days probably brought on the fatal crisis. He was nearly 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife and seven children, five daughters and two sons, Lloyd and Will Irons of this city; Mrs. W. E. McSwinney of this city; Mrs. Willard Cottingham, Mrs. Earl Ragsdale and Misses Marie and Ethel Irons, all of near this city. Also two brothers, Presley Irons of Kansas City and Wm. Irons of near this city; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie McKinney and Mrs. Matt Neal. Mr. Irons was widely known and a man of unimpeachable integrity and the news of his death will be received with regret by the entire community.--Moberly Monitor, June 20. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--J. R. HUDSON DIED AT ELLIOTT--James R. Hudson, 69 years of age, died at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening in the family home in Elliott. The surviving relatives are a wife, three brothers, George H. Hudson, of near Darksville; J. S. Hudson of Colorado Springs and Robert Hudson of Elliott, and two sisters, Mrs. Eli Switzer, Brunswick, and Mrs. Lou Patton, Clarence. Mr. Hudson was an industrious Christian gentleman, a devoted husband and brother and a good friend. He was a member of the Baptist church and the funeral was conducted by Rev. Sanburn, in the home in Elliott at two o'clock this afternoon and the remains brought to this city for burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--If Rocheport has not taken a very substantial notice of the splendid bravery of her marshal, Albert Lewis, who a few weeks ago single handed, drove off a band of four yeggmen who were rifling the safe of the Rocheport bank, she should do so at once. Lewis's bravery and cool-headedness under the fire of these desperate men saved the bank all of its money, perhaps, and the lives of its citizens. A five hundred dollar purse raised by popular subscription would be a small testimony of the appreciation of the brave work of this plucky little marshal, who, undoubtedly, could get a bigger job if he would ask it. Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 28 June, 1918, Vol 32, No 11--NOTICE! Chas. Fales, a 14-year-old boy, was instantly killed while hopping trains at Fulton last week. The same fate will likely come to some of our boys if they don't stay away from the railroad tracks. This is a very dangerous practice and must be stopped. I hereby warn boys and parents alike that any boy caught hopping trains in the city limits will be prosecuted according to law. J. A. HOLTZCLAW, City Marshal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.