Friday, 23 Aug 1912--BIRTHDAY PARTY--A number of Gladys Andrews' friends were delightfully entertained at her home Saturday evening, the 17th, the occasion being her 16th anniversary. They were entertained at games after which they walked into an "art gallery." which was filled with many amusing objects. Refreshments were served in the dining room, and the remainder of the evening was enjoyed by music and a "love story" contest in which Miss Frances Burkhalter was successful. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing Miss Gladys many more happy birthdays. She was the recipient of several nice presents. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Inez, the baby daughter of B. F. Andrews and wife, was quite severely bitten on the arm Thursday of last week by a stray dog. The wound was promptly treated and dressed by a physician, and no evil effects are feared. The dog was killed by Marshal Cain. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--B. F. Andrews informs us that Eugene Andrews and Wisdom Burton, who left for New York tuesday, will buy an immense stock for their stores at Higbee, Fayette and Glasgow and would fill them all with the latest on the market. He also informs us that they are contemplating opening a store at Rocheport. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--The pictures at the GEM this week have been particularly good. Monday night the big crowd present were shown the most interesting sights in Los Angeles, Cal, among them being the ostrich and crocodile farms and the fastest electric car line in the world. You miss something good every time you fail to go to the GEM. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Jas. Fuhrman, a prominent farmer of the Roanoke vicinity, died at his home Thursday of last week, aged 72 years. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. N. T. Jones and daughter, Miss Flossie, of Springfield, Ill, are the guests of her sister; Mrs. Geo. Laight, and other relatives. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Born, on the 19th, to John Sartin and wife, a son. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Cottie Cleeton leaves today for Colorado Springs where he hopes to obtain relief from hay fever, from which he is a great sufferer. He will be gone about five weeks. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Mrs. Chas. Frisk was called to Moberly Wednesday to see her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Lynch, who was quite sick. The latter was able to come home with Mrs. Frisk but continues quite sick. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Oval Wood, formerly of this place was here Saturday night, on his way to Harrisburg to visit his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Wood. Mr. Wood has a position as teacher in the Kansas City public schools, where he has been located for the past three years. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--In the death of Augustus Miller, Higbee and Randolph county have lost an upright and honorable citizen--a man who was always just in all his dealings, and who always stood up for what he conceived to be right--and his children a considerate and indulgent father. he will be sadly missed not only by them, but by all who knew him. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--Andrew Ewing and wife of Ogallala, Neb, are visiting her father, W. F. Williams, and family, near Burton. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--BIRTHDAY DINNER--After services at Mt. Ararat on the 13th, friends and neighbors met at the home of Mr. Frank Pitney, it being his 35th anniversary, where a bountiful dinner, prepared by friends, was served. After the noon hour Rev. J. W. Keiter made a short talk, and all joined in the son, "I Am Going Back Home," after which all departed for their homes, wishing Frank many more such happy occasions. Those present: Stant Pitney and wife, Steve Pitney and family, Mrs. Chas. Ware and son, Thos. Pitney and family, John Hudson and wife, Ben Pitney and wife, Thos. Osborne and family, O. S. Pitney and wife, O. F. Pitney and family, Thos. Dennis and family, Walker Magruder and wife, W. J. Phillips and wife, Jeff Robb and family, Estill Robb and family, Cooper Dennis and family, Rev. N. Magruder and family, Finis Cloyd and wife, Thos. Robb and family, Mrs. N. A. Nicholas and son, Travis, Mrs. B. Jones and son, Mrs. Jennie Robb and children, Bud Robb and children, Mrs. Bettie Robb, Mrs. Susan Dennis, Mrs. Mat Cloyd, Mrs. Martha Jones, Miss Dora George, Miss Ida Ware, Miss Bertha Jones, G. W. Creson, Rev. J. W. Keltner, Dennis Magruder, Grover Lusby, Wm. Creson, Henry Wespy, Jas. Robb, Tyre Magruder, Wilber Ware, Wm. Robb, Chas. Robb and Bryan Woods. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--COMPULSORY SCHOOL LAW--(1) Every child between 8 and 14 years old and between 14 and 16, when not regularly employed, must attend some day school at least half of the term each year. (2) No child can be excused on promise to attend first half of term before being excused on that account. (3) Courts having jurisdiction (Justice of the Peace in rural districts and in cities having less than 50,000 population) may excuse children from attending school for the following reasons: [1] Parents can not supply proper clothing; [2] Child is mentally or physical unable to attend; [3] No public school in two and a half miles of the home [4] Labor of the child is necessary to support family; [5] Child has completed common school course. (4) No child between 8 and 14 can be employed in mine, factory, workshop or store unless excused for one of the five reasons, or has statement from teacher that he has already attended half of the term for that school year. (5) It is the duty of attendance officers and district clerks to notify parents or guardians when children fail to comply with the provisions of the law. (6) The penalty for non-attendance fall son parents or guardian, and it is a maximum fine, $25 or imprisonment for ten days, one or both. (7) For illegal employment of a child the employer is subject to a fine of fifty dollars and costs. (8) Every school board shall publish this synopsis in newspaper of the district or post it in at least five public places ten days before school opens each year. Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, President of School Board, Wm. Lambier, Clerk. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--John D. Wilson, an old Higbee boy, who has charge of the State Reform School for boys at Boonville, spent several hours here Wednesday. He says that there are 500 boys in the school--150 colored and 350 whites--and that but few have tried to escape since he has been in charge. Those who escaped have been captured. Friday, 23 Aug 1912--LETTER FROM S. M. HIRSCH--New York, Aug 13. Messrs. W. H. Welch & Son, Dear Sirs:--Thinking perhaps the readers of the NEWS would enjoy a letter from New York City, it gives me pleasure to write these lines which will give the ladies an idea of the prevailing fall and winter styles, which is a great task to follow here. Barnum said there was a sucker born every minute. This applies to styles as well, as every day brings forth something different in styles of garments in the city of New York. If you were here and would stand still for five minutes on one of the most prominent corners of Broadway and see the fashions in dresses you would see that some of the ladies were dressed very elaborately with a lot of fine toggery, while others think themselves very handsomely dressed without scarcely any garments at all, and you would ask yourself the question, where do all the funds come from to pay for these fine costumes? On our way East we stopped at Detroit, Buffalo and Niagara Falls and enjoyed seeing the wonderful sights. Since our arrival here we have been very busy purchasing various lines of garments. The styles for the coming season are very becoming and the materials used are handsome. In suits, novelty cloths with Robespiere collars with half belt effect and gathered back is one of the newest styles. Next comes the Colonial style, which is made with a vestee front (just like a man's vest) with a very high collar and made with a mannish effect. The coats are entirely different from last season's styles and the material used the handsomest shown in years. The length of coats is the same as last season, but a few are shown here for society belles for early wear in 45 inch lengths. These coats are principally used for balls and operas. The dresses are shown in long tight sleeves, also three-quarter lengths, and materials are duchess, satins, charmeuse silks and lingerie silks, and in woolen, serges and whipcords are the leading materials. The leading shades are tans, browns, navy, black, grey and taupe. In dresses the modified Panier effect is very strong in style. I candidly believe the garments this season could not be more handsome than they are, and they can be sold at economical prices. I almost forgot to mention that hat. This season our entire stock will consist of pattern hats which I am buying here in New York, and you can look for some style and pleasing prices. I am matching hats to each garment, whether suit, coat or dress. I had the pleasure to call on our former friends, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Elston, and found them hale and hearty, and especially Mr.. Elston, who has grown quite stout, which shows prosperity for him in the he City of New York. They wish me to kindly remember them to their friends. The other evening at one of the leading theaters here I heard a dog which was imported from Germany talk as plain as any human being. He talks German, and some of his words were very hard to pronounce. A young lady has the dog in charge. He looks like any common large dog, with a very large head. Politics here in New York seem to be very quiet, it being a foregone conclusion that Wilson will be the next president without a doubt. I am going to remain here until the end of the month, as Mrs. Hirsch and Major will arrive in New York on the 27th, and that will enable me to watch daily for new styles. I do not wish to boost the Bee Hive Co's store and their class of merchandise, but rest assured that we are putting Higbee on the map as buyers of stylish garments. Every concern I purchase from wants to know why I am so particular about such stylish garments for a town the size of Higbee. I tell them all it is our success to show the same styles as the big city stores do. One more new invention added to the list of wonders is the "Automatic Cafe." Imagine yourself walking on Broadway near 47th street into a very elaborate cafe, no waiters to wait on you, only on two sides signs reading, "Hot Drinks," "Cakes," Pies," "Ice Cream," "Fruit," "Sandwiches," "Cold Drinks," etc. Each dish is in a separate compartment, similar to our post office boxes, with glass fronts. Simply put a nickel in the slot, turn the knob and the door opens for you. You remove the dish selected, (say pie) then help yourself to a cup and saucer, press the button after putting a nickel in the slot and you get a cup of coffee good enough for King Roosevelt. After that help yourself to spoons, knives, forks or whatever you need and sit down to a fine marble-top table and enjoy your meal without having any waiters standing around waiting for a tip. Here in New York every time a servant who is connected with a barber shop, hotel or restaurant looks at you, he wants to be tipped. You had better accommodate him with a tip if you expect any service or wish to go back to any of those places. Trust you have had rain by this time. If not, you may send for a carnival to come to town at once. Very truly yours, S. M. Hirsch. Kathy Bowlin