Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Miss Hazel Snoddy, a prominent young lady of Armstrong, died in Woodland hospital, Moberly, Tuesday, following an operation for appendicitis. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--John Cook, probably Higbee's most industrious and hard working colored citizen, informs us that the foundation for the new M. E. Church was completed a week or so ago, and that funds are needed for the building, work on which he hopes can begin soon. Since the burning of the old church three or four years ago, John has never given up the idea of rebuilding, and has been working incessantly with that end in view, and about the only help he has received has been from his wife, they being about the only members of the church left here. Any amount you may see fit to give, no matter how small, will be most highly appreciated. Contributions can be left at either bank. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--H. E. Pattrick, who was reported quite sick the first of the week, is able to be up and about again. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--ADVERTISEMENT--M. Murphy, Higbee, Mo--Our Fly Contest. Don't forget the flies! Traps, 12c; swatter 8c. Contest Standing: Charles Laight 9 1/2 quarts: Kenneth Williams, 8 qts; Eugene Kirby, 3 1/2 quarts; Henry Webb, 3 qts; Morris Cooper 1 pt.; Junior Reese 1 pt.; Adolphus Jenkins, 1 pt. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Born, on the 5th, to Geo. N. Mize and wife, a son. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--T. A. Sumpter had a good buggy destroyed here Saturday, his team becoming frightened and kicking it to pieces. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Tony Cruse, who left last week for Wyoming intending to locate, has decided that old Higbee is good enough for him, and is expected home tomorrow. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--W. R. Pattrick and wife left Thursday for Washington, D. C. , for a month's visit with their son, J. H. Pattrick, who has been attending a law school there for the past year. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Emerson Dawson, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., on his way home from Chicago, was the guest of Higbee relatives a few hours yesterday. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: The Higbee Blues lost to Boonville 11-9.) Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Joe W. Burton informs us that we were very much in error last week when we stated that Clarence Feland had been arrested on the charge of conducting an undertaking business without a license upon the complaint of G. C. Walker of the firm of Oldaker & Walker. Mr. Burton states that he caused the arrest, Mr. Feland having refused to take out a license as required by the city ordinances, and that he did nothing more than his official duty, considering that all should pay or none. The case was to have been called Monday but was postponed, on account of the city's attorney, W. P. Cave, being unable to be present, until Monday of next week. Mr. Feland is very confident that he will be able to beat the case. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Miss Esther Robb returned home Monday from Rocheport where she spent the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Pearson. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Ruth, who will spend a few days with her parents. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--Dr. G. M. Nichols went to Hannibal the first of the week to see his daughter, Mrs. John Minor. He informs us that Mr. Minor and wife will leave the latter part of this week for New Mexico, where they will make their home. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--W. D. WELCH'S CONDITION--The latest news from W. D. Welch, who has been in the Santa Fe hospital, San Francisco, Cal., since July 16, suffering from paralysis, the result of a fall, was a dispatch received Wednesday noon stating that he had been operated on the day before and that he was doing well. A dispatch received Saturday from Tyre Dinwiddie, who is the Navy and located at San Francisco, stated that he had been to see Mr. Welch the day before and found him improving and in good spirits, but that an operation would be necessary. He also stated that he was receiving the best of attention and was under the care of one of the best surgeons in the city. A message to the surgeon Wednesday asking that he wire at once should improvement not continue remains unanswered, and we take it that no news is good news. In a letter to the home folks, dated the 2nd, Mr. Welch stated that he would leave for home as soon as he was able to travel. A dispatch dated the 10th and received at 3 p.m. yesterday from N. H. Morrison of Los Angeles, general manager of the Santa Fe on the Coast, said: "W. D. Welch was operated on Tuesday. His condition now improving. Paralysis gradually leaving." Friday 11 Aug 1916--John Turner, one of Higbee's best and most highly respected colored citizens, was stricken with paralysis one day last week and has since been in a helpless condition, his lower limbs being affected. Friday, 11 Aug 1916--(Kathy's notes: From an article about the 100th anniversary of the county of Howard, the following statement: "Original Howard County, organized Jan 13, 1816, embraced within its territory the counties of Boone, Cole, north part of Miller, Morgan, north parts of Benton and St. Clair, Henry, Johnston, Lafayette, Pettis, cooper, Moniteau, saline, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Ray, Caldwell, Carroll, Livingston, Mercer, Gentry, Worth, Harrison, Daviess, Chariton, Randolph, Macon, Adair, and possibly parts of Shelby, Monroe and Audrain in Missouri; and the counties of Union, Ringold, Clarke, Decatur and Wayne and parts of Taylor, Adams, Lucas, Monroe and Appanoose in Iowa." Friday, 11 Aug 1916--The members of the Wayland family will hold their big annual reunion on the yard at the home of W. T. Wayland of New Franklin Friday, August 25. The usual big basket dinner will be served, and a pleasant day will be spent. the reunion was held in Fayette last year--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.