Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--WILL NICHOLS TO NAVY--Mrs. Mary Nichols received a message Wednesday from her nephew, Will Nichols, son of Dr. G. M. Nichols, informing her that he had enlisted in the navy at Cheyenne, Wyo., and would leave that day for San Francisco. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miller Pyle who has been employed as a lineman with the Western Union for the past two or three years, and who has been located at Kokomo, Ind. for the past few months, has enlisted in the army, and orders his paper sent to him car of Co. E. Signal Corps, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--OUR NEW TEACHERS--The school board met Monday night and elected the following teachers: Mrs. Georgia Middleton, Misses Nadine Embree, Clayton Smith and Rosamond Bowen of Higbee, Misses Maupin of Fayette, Elizabeth Roselle of Armstrong, Mary Price of Sturgeon and Miss Louise Lowry of Moberly. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Mable Duncan entertained five of her girl friends at a theater and bunking party Wednesday night. After returning from the theater dainty refreshments were served, and at a late hour the guests retired. Those present were Misses Anna and Gladys Howell, Naomi and Esther Robb and Laura Bottoms. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Luke O'Roarke, 107 years old, said to be the oldest man in Missouri, died at the Confederate Home in Higginsville on the 7th. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Bertha Andrews, one of Howard County's popular and efficient teachers, has been employed as principal of the Renick public school for the coming year. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie this week sold his Ford runabout to A. L. Miller of Armstrong and will purchase a new car. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reed moved to Mexico last week where Mr. Reed has a good position and where he will play ball the present season as a member of the Mexico league. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Geo. McGill returned Thursday of last week from Springfield, Ill, where he had been to see his brother, John, who was operated on the day before for appendicitis. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HIGBEE LADIES TO AID--Will Do their "Bit" By Making Red Cross Supplies--The ladies of Higbee and vicinity are going to show their patriotism, and also that they can help in other ways besides practicing economy, and will make supplies for the Red Cross. The plan is only in a formative stage as yet, but the success of the move is assured. A meeting for the purpose of organizing will be held at the Christian Church next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and every woman in the entire community, whether they be members of any church or not are not only invited but urged to be present. This is a great work and is being taken up by the women folks all over the land, and great good to the soldier boys, as well as the government will result from it. So let nothing keep you from the meeting, and remember that you are especially urged to attend. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Virgil Thompson, one of Higbee's very best citizens, informs us that he will leave Saturday for Illinois where he will locate, for the present, at least, because of better working conditions and higher wages. His host of friends regret his departure, for which he is not to be blamed, and all or hoping that his stay will only be temporary. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--(Kathy's notes: There was an article about the pay raises for the miners, and it stated that they got 10 cents per ton for mining, and 20 cents per day on day wages.) Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--MRS. JOE SMEAD DEAD--Mrs. Joe Smead of Keota, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Newton, in Higbee, on Tuesday, May 8, 1917, from dropsy, with which she had been afflicted for a year or more. Mrs. Smead came to Higbee some two months ago for medical treatment, and for a time seemed to be on the road to recovery, but improvement was only temporary, a fact, she, as well as her family, soon realized. Mrs. Smead was the daughter of the late Jas. F. Shaefer, and was born at Middle Grove, Monroe County, on December 19, 1863. She was married to Joseph Smead at Renick on December 25, 1885. They were the parents of eight children, three daughters and five sons, six of whom, with the father, survive, viz: Mrs. Wm. Evans Callao; Mrs. Robert Grauber Jr., Higbee; Mrs. Harry Page, Keota; Roy H., Joe K. and C. E. Smear of Kept. She is also survived by four brothers--W. H. Shaefer of Renick, J. W., J. T. and J. M. Shaefer of Higbee, and two sisters, Mrs. John Newton of Higbee, and Mrs. John Garrett of Macon county. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which deceased had long been a member, Wednesday, by Rev. L. M. White and interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a wide circle of Higbee friends. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HERRIN-THEIS--Dr. M. C. Herrin of this place and Miss Anna Theis were married at the home of the bride in Rosedale, Kan., on Sunday, May 6, 1917. They are expected home Monday when they will go to housekeeping in the Bottoms property recently vacated by J. T. Randolph. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--W. F. CAIN TO HANNIBAL--W. F. Cain left Tuesday for Hannibal where he has secured a position as special agent for the M. K. & T. That he will make a valuable man for the company goes without saying, for as marshal of Higbee, which position he held for several terms, he proved a most capable and fearless officer, and made many important arrests, several of which required no little detective work, and which would have done credit to any chief in the country. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him, and all are certain he can make good. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.