Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Hugh Mooney returned Friday from Montana where he went two weeks ago with the view of locating. He was not very favorably impressed with the country, as it is very rought and broken, but may return later. Take our advice, Hugh, and stick to Missouri and strawberries. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--The farm of the late Jas. Dougherty has been purchased by two of his sons--J. D. and Tim. Purchase price not learned. Irvin Lyle of Millersburg was called here Friday to attend the funeral of his brother, W. J. Lyle. He will remain a few days and visit relatives. Prof. A. E. Lyle, who teaches at Armstrong, and his sister, Miss Josie, who teaches near Boonsboro, were called here Friday by the death of their grandfather. Thos. Cayton, a well known citizen of the Harrisburg vicinity, died of heart disease Wednesday, Oct. 18. He was found at the barn in an unconscious condition and died without regaining consciousness. He leaves a widow and several children. One son, W. A., is postmaster at Harrisburg. S. M. Naylor celebrated his 80th birthday at the home of his son, Wm. F, Oct 19. About 40 of his children, grandchildren, relatives and intimate friends were present. At the noon hour a genuine old fashioned dinner, such as the country home can boast of was served. There was an abundance of roast turkey, mutton, vegetables and delicious cakes. A large fruit cake was worthy of special mention. It was a thing of beauty and fit for the daintiest appetite. The table was beautifully decorated with autumn flowers. His five children, Samuel P., Mrs. G. W. Reed, Mrs. D. Price and Mrs. S. H. Hitt of Fayette, and Wm. F., were present. Late in the afternoon the guests departed, each wishing the kind old gentleman many more happy birthdays. W. J. LYLE DEAD--W. J. Lyle, a respected citizen of this township, was found dead by his wife in the field where he was engaged in mowing cane Thursday afternoon. Neuralgia of the heart was supposed to be the cause of death, as he had suffered a slight attack a few days before. He leaves a widow and three children--W. M., Archie P. and Mrs. S. M. Ancell, of Perche. Deceased was born in Monroe county nearly 72 years ago. Was united in marriage to miss Sallie Waller. To this union seven children were born, three dying in infancy. A son died a few years ago. In his death the community loses a good citizen, a kind neighbor and a man who never turned a deaf ear to those in distress. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Smith Chapel cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Mrs. S. Quick, we regret to learn, is seriously ill at her home near Myers. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Miss Cora Riley of Yates was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Cave, during the week. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Mrs. W. H. Jenner of St. Louis is the guest of her parents, W. H. Welch and wife. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Earl and Wilmer, little sons of Chas. Solbert who have been quite sick for the past week, are some better. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--J. T. Bagby and wife, of Randolph Springs spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother, J. H. Bagby, near town. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Mrs. Maryette Bagby, of St. Louis, returned home Tuesday after a pleasant visit with her son, Jas. H. Bagby, and family. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Edward Bradley of Yates was one of the lucky ones to draw a claim in land drawing which took place at Gregory, SD, this week. Congratulations. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--U. S. Foy and wife were called to Mokane Monday by the serious illness of Mrs. Foy's father and sister. They returned yesterday, leaving the sick some better but still dangerously ill. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--CUBBAGE-WHITMIRE--Mr. Harvey C. Cubbage, a prosperous farmer of near Yates and one of the best men in the county, and Mrs. Alice Whitmire, a most estimable and popular lady residing just west of town, were united in marriage at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Notley Magruder, Wednesday eve, October 25, 1911. We learn that they will leave for Texas early next week, where they will probably spend most of the winter. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--MRS. SARAH WILLIAMS DEAD--Mrs. Sarah Williams, whose serious illness was noted in our last issue, passed peacefully away at her home in this place at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning, Oct 29, 1911, from valvular disease of the heart, aged 77 years. About a year ago her health began to fail, and for three months past her decline was very rapid. She was a woman of grit and determination and was devoted to her family and refused to give up, but kept up her household duties to within a week of her death. Mrs. Williams was born in Aberdare, South Wales, June 26, 1834, and came to this country about 40 years ago. The family located in Higbee in 1887, and have resided here constantly since. Mrs. Williams was never happier than when doing something for the comfort and happiness of her children or some distressed or sick friend, and in her death the town has lost as good a woman as ever lived in it. She was a great lover of her home, and until she visited a daughter in Illinois several years ago, she had never spent a night from under her own roof. She was the mother of 6 children, one of whom died in infancy in Pennsyvlania. The children are Miles, Thomas H., Jenkins, Mrs. George Lilly and Miss Lizzie, all of whom were with her when she passed away. Services were held at the home Sunday by Revs. W. L. Halberstadt and Ben Robson, and the large assemblage present spoke more eloquent than words of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--Mrs. Jessie E. Campbell, who ran away from her homee in Cairo, this county, a year or two ago with a prominent business man of that place, committed suicide in St. Louis Saturday by taking poison. A quarrel with a married man with whom she was living is given as the cause. Friday, 27 Oct, 1911--A STRENUOUS TIME--C. A. O'Dell, the popular and efficient superintendent of our public school, has had a rather strenuous time of it this week aside from his school duties. Monday he had occasion to punish Tyre Harris, son of Geo. Harris, and the latter took exception to it, claiming that Mr. O'Dell should have been sure that the boy was guilty of the charge--that of cutting to pieces the ball used by the basket ball team. Mr. Harris went to the drug store of Dinwiddie & Burkhalter, president of the board, and after the latter had informed him that he would call a meeting of the board the next evening to investigate the matter, Mr. Harris started out of the store and encountered O'Dell, who was leaning against a show case with his hands in his pockets talking to T. L. Marshall and several others. He spoke to Mr. O'Dell about the matter and the longer he thought about it the angrier he got. On Mr. O'Dell telling him that he had no explanation to make and that they would settle it at the board meeting. Harris, with the remark, "but you may have to explain to me," or something similar, slapped O 'Dell on the cheek. The next instant Harris found himself on his back with O'Dell on top of him, but they were separated before any damage was done either. The meeting of the board was held Tuesday night and the matter satisfactorily adjusted, and Mr. Harris will return the boy to school. Wednesday evening things were again looking stormy for Mr. O'Dell, for as he was coming from school he was met at the citizens bank corner by John Dennis and one of two of his sons, who had blood in their eye because Mr. O'Dell had punished his youngest son, Raymond, aged about 15 years, claiming that he had hit him with his clenched fist. For a time things looked quite squally, but fortunately no blows were struck. Had Mr. O'Dell been attacked the attackers would no doubt had their hands more than full, for many in the big crowd which quickly gathered believed that he had acted within his rights, and believing further that complaint should have been made to the board, determined to take a hand and give Mr. Dennis all he wanted, provided Mr. O' Dell needed any assistance. One of Mr. Dennis' sons, who was opposed to having the matter settled by a personal encounter, advised his father to consult a lawyer and let the law deal with Mr. O'Dell if he had been too severe with the boy. Mr. Dennis wisely took the advise and went to Moberly on the first train to employ an attorney. We did not learn the result of his visit. Friday, Oct 27, 1911--CARD OF THANKS--To the people of Higbee in general who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Sarah Williams, we wish to return our sincere and grateful thanks. THE CHILDREN. Friday, Oct 27, 1911--Thos. Williams, son of T. D. Williams, and Miss Ola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Truby, were married Sunday, Oct. 22, 191, J. C. Elgin officiating. The NEWS joins others in best wishes. Kathy Bowlin