Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Born on the 19th to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, a son. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--CLARK GIRL KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT--Last night about 12 o'clock while Orla Vance and Miss Edna Ginger were returning to Clark from a trip in the country the Ford car in which they were riding went into the ditch, turned completely over pinioning both under it. Miss Ginger was driving the car and running fast as they thought it was going to rain and they wanted to get home before the rain started. When the car went into the ditch she turned quickly to get back into the road and the quick twist caused the accident. Dale Hamilton, who came along behind them was so excited when he saw the plight of friends that alone he took hold of the car and turned it over and back on its wheels. When rescued Miss Ginger was still alive and rushed to a physician, but passed away before anything could be done for her. Vance escaped with only slight injuries. Miss Ginger was seventeen years old and is survived by her father, Joseph Ginger, and two sisters--Moberly Democrat, May 16. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--MRS. C. MARSHALL DEAD--Mrs. Cornelia Marshall died at 11 o'clock last night at her home one mile west of Renick. She was called from life at the age of sixty-seven years so well and usefully spent that at their close the coveted praise, well done, was given her by those who had known her ways and deeds. In her immediate family she leaves three sons: Midge and Byrd Marshall, Renick, Charles Marshall, St. Louis. Other relatives are her four sisters; Mr. Jas. Dougherty, San Diego, Cal., Mrs. G. A. Dougherty, Jefferson Texas., Mrs. W. M. Ragsdale and Mrs. Kate Marshall, Moberly. Mrs. Marshall was a faithful and consistent member of the Christian church and held membership with the church at Renick. The funeral services will be held in the Renick Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Keiter. Burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5-- A NEAR FIRE--Thursday of last week was housecleaning day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, and an oil rag, which they placed in a kitchen cabinet after the last speck of dirt had been banished from the house, not only caused them to have to do all the work over again next day, but came within an ace of costing them their home as well as their lives, the rag taking fire and destroying the cabinet, burning a hole in the kitchen floor and doing more or less other damage. They awoke about midnight and were so nearly overcome by the smoke that they could hardly make their way to the doors, and gave the alarm as soon as they could get a breath of fresh air. As a heavy rain was falling, few, except the closest neighbors heard the alarm, but these worked hard and soon had the fire under control. Fred Race made a run to the city hall for one of the fire engines and succeeded in getting it out in the street, but had to leave it there, not being able to pull it three blocks through the mud and rain by himself. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Mrs. W. H. Kuhn, who left last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Wheeler, for Colorado for the benefit of Mrs. Wheeler's health, writes us from Colorado Springs under date of the 17th: "We arrived Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Mamma stood the trip fine and is doing remarkably well. We have a cottage right at the foot of the mountains, and are surely enjoying the pure mountain air and wonderful snow weather. Please send our paper to 937 Cheyenne Road, as papa and Mr. Kuhn can hardly wait to read it. Regards to all inquiring friends." Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--The funerals of Jesse and Herman McKinzie, sons of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. McKinzie, who died in two days of each other from influenza last December, will be preached at New Hope, Howard County, Friday, May 30, Decoration Day, at 2 o'clock p.m., by Rev. Lamb of Huntsville. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--RIDGWAY-BAYSE--Mr. Mark Ridgway and Miss Emma Bayse, two popular young people of southeast of town, were united in marriage on Saturday morning, May 16, by Esquire Ferguson at this residence, and left over the Alton that afternoon for a short trip to Kansas City. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Bayse, pretty and accomplished and popular among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgway and is generally recognized as a most exemplary young man, and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Mr. and Mrs. Sam Foley delightfully entertained a number of friends at their home near town Sunday, and all report a most pleasant day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Feland, Misses Eunice Atkins and Ethel Foley, Mrs. Will Andrews and Messrs. Jesse Comstock and Marion Comstock. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--John Walton left Saturday night for his old home in Cayuga, Ontario, Canada, in response to a message that his father, John Walton, who was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago, and who had been in poor health for the past year, was growing gradually weaker. Mr. Walton, Sr., is quite well known here, where he had frequently visited, and he has many friends who join the NEWS in the hope for his recovery. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Will Mason, of Fayette, who went to France with the 12th engineers, and who returned Saturday, was shaking hands with his legion of friends here Monday, and found time to pay The NEWS an appreciated call and relate a few of his experiences. He was with the Second English army for a time, and saw some very heavy fighting with it as well as with the American army, having taken part in five big battles. He came through the conflict without a scratch, but returns with the sight of his right eye, which had always been weak, gone. He had the pleasure of spending two weeks in England with his mother, brother and sister. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--May Shaffer arrived home from Camp Funston Tuesday, having been discharged from the service. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Born, on the 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lorton, a son. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Humphrey, a son. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Mrs. Thos. Jones, who will move to Centerville, Iowa, will sell all of her household goods at auction tomorrow at 3 p.m., the sale to be held at J. T. Randolph's yard. See ad elsewhere for list of articles. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--EARL MURPHY KILLED--Meets Accidental Death at Newport News, Va., Tuesday--Particulars Not Known.--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Earl Murphy, son of Mrs. Belle Murphy, were horrified when a brief message came to her Tuesday afternoon announcing his accidental death at Newport News, Va., that day. Up to the hour of going to press no further particulars had been received. Earl had been following the occupation of structural iron worker for several years, which required him to work at dizzy heights on bridges and buildings, and the presumption is that his death resulted from a fall. His brother, Paul, who was in New York, and who had just received his discharge from the army, was notified and left at once for Newport News. A wire received from him yesterday advised that he would reach Higbee with the body on the Red Train today. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. Y. Keiter and interment made in the city cemetery. Full particulars of the sad affair will be given in our next issue. The sympathy of all goes out to the heart broken mother and brothers. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--LEE-HARE--Mr. Forrest Lee and Miss Thelma Hare, two of Higbee's most popular young people, sprang a big surprise on their numerous friends Friday of last week by slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage by Probate Judge Vasse at his office in the court house, returning next day to receive the congratulation of friends and the parental blessing. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Hare and is a very prepossessing and accomplished young lady, popular with all, and doubly so among her most intimate associates. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee, is one of Higbee's best and most reliable young men, and is justly popular with all. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Claude Reed, who landed from France two weeks ago, arrived home Saturday from Camp Dodge. He is looking fine and is in much better health, we are pleased to state, than when he left. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Robert Williams returned Saturday from Columbia where he took the examination before the State Board for an embalmer's license. It will be several days yet before he will know the result. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Nick Longo will sell a big lot of personal property at his farm southwest of town on the 31st, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Longo, who recently sold his farm, will move to New York following the sale. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Mr. and Mrs. John Blakely and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Robb left Monday for Colorado Springs, where they go for the benefit of their health, and where they will likely remain permanently should the climate agree with them. No better folks ever lived among us and they are given up with genuine regret by a wide circle of friends, all of whom join the NEWS in best wishes for their health, happiness and prosperity. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Frank Baker and Rothwell Sweeney, after a short furlough spent with the home folks, boarded the same train Monday, Mr. Baker to return to his ship and Mr. Sweeney to his regiment. Six years ago, almost to the day, these young men boarded the same train bound for California in search of employment. Mr. Baker returned after a few months, but Mr. Sweeney joined the Coast Artillery and was sent to the Hawaiian Islands. He intended returning home at the end of his enlistment, but war breaking out he again entered the service, going through the war as a member of an anti-aircraft battery. Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--RUCKER ITEMS--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Robinson, a son. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.