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From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <>
Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] The Higbee News, 1 June 1923
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 14:45:35 -0600

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--BACK TO HIS FIRST LOVE--H. R. ("Hiney")
Powell, who resigned as Katy operator here several years ago, and who has since been
farming in Saline county, has returned to the railroad game and is now located at
Romero, Texas, where he has a position with the Rock Island and to which place he
orders the NEWS sent to him. Along with other friends, we had hoped he and Mrs.
Powell would return to Higbee when they quit the farm a short time ago, and still hope
they may return to us at some future time.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Lum Fowlkes of southeast of town, who suffered a
light stroke of paralysis, three weeks ago, is much better, his many friends will be glad to
hear, being able to be up and around the house.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Miss Belva Feland has been employed to teach the
Union school, near Rocheport, the coming term. Miss Feland possess(es the) ability and
natural aptitude for teaching and under the direction of Miss Feland, Union should be a
big success.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--C. A. Griggs returned Tuesday from a visit with his
mother, Mrs. Mary Griggs, and sister, Mrs. T. H. Dawson, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He reports
that his mother, who recently fell and broke her hip, as doing as well as could be
expected, and recovering from pneumonia, contracted since the accident.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mr. R. H. Murry and Dr. S. A. Miller of this place
were married in Fulton on May 19th, each giving Iowa as their home state. Dr. Miller,
who has been practicing osteopathy here for several months, met Mr. Murry, a member
of Allen Bros. Theatrical Co. when they were here several weeks ago. Mrs. Murry
returned home Sunday, very sick, suffering from gall stones, and for a day or two her
recovery was very doubtful. She is still under the care of a trained nurse, but was a great
deal better yesterday and hope to be able to join Mr. Murry some time next week. She
has not intention of abandoning her practice here, we understand.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Miss Martha Jaeger, who taught in our school several
years ago, has been employed as principal of the school at New Franklin.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Chas Wheeler and daughter, Mrs. Jenkins Wheeler,
spent Tuesday in Moberly with Mr. Wheeler's brother, Jas. Wheeler who is dangerously
ill.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bottini and children and Tony
Marietta left Monday in their car for a visit with relatives in Marissa, Ill.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mrs. Clyde Reed and little daughter, Maxine,
returned to Cairo, Ill, Sunday, to join Mr. Reid, who is playing in semi-professional
baseball.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harriman returned to their home in
Marissa, Ill., yesterday after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tymony. They were
accompanied by Mrs. John Harriman and children, who had been visiting relatives for
several weeks.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Raymond Egly and Omar Dougherty left Sunday for
St. Louis where they hoped to find employment.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mrs. T. R. Williams of Devernon, Ill., is the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, and other relatives and friends.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Miss Gladys Andrews returned Sunday from Fayette,
where she has taught music in Howard-Payne college for the past three years.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mrs. G. S. Quinn was the guest of Higbee friends
Monday. With her son, Roy, and family of Moberly, she will leave Monday by auto for
Oklahoma City for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Vesta Moffit.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Dr. C. A. Johnson, on his way to his home in Wilson,
Okla., from Columbia, where he was called two weeks ago by the serious illness of his
mother, was the guest of his father-in-law, Dr. G. M. Nichols, Sunday. The many friends
of Dr. Johnson in Higbee, where he first began the practice of medicine, will be glad to
hear that he has built up a very large practice. Since his return from the World War he
has confined his practice almost exclusively to surgery.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mrs. Joe Stone and children left Saturday for
Jefferson City to join Mr. Stone, who recently secured a position as guard at the state
prison.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Mrs. Geo. Hulett of Marshall and Mrs. Thos. Osburn
of Fayette were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Pitney, the first of the
week.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--J. J. Bradley, who has been located at Washington,
Mo., for some time, where he was employed as manager of a drug store, was here Friday
on his way to Moberly, having given up his position at Washington.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Wm. Thomas and Chas. Roberts left Sunday night for
Salt Creek, Wyo., where they have secured employment in the oil fields by David
Williams, who has been in the West a year, and where they will play on the ball team.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--FELL AND BROKE HIP--Mrs. Daniel Palmatery,
aged 80(89?) years, who makes her home with her son-in-law, G. W. Rennolds, south of
town, fell while walking about the house late Wednesday evening and broke her right
hip. She was doing as well yesterday as could be expected.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--OPERATED ON FOR GOITER--Mrs. Mike Bottini,
accompanied by her husband and Dr. J. W. Winn, went to St. Louis, Monday, where she
was operated on Wednesday at the Baptist Sanitarium for a very large goiter and with
which she had been afflicted for several years. Dr. Winn, who returned that night, states
that the operation was highly successful and that Mrs. Bottini will be able to return home
next week.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--Jas. W. Wheeler, who recently returned from
Colorado Springs, where he moved two or three years ago for the benefit of Mrs.
Wheeler's health, and who has since been living in Mobelry, is dangerously ill, his many
friends will be sorry to hear, suffering from heart trouble. Monday it was thought that he
could not live through the day, but he rallied and has since been slowly improving. As
Mr. Wheeler is 82 years old, any improvement can be only temporary.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--BIRTHDAY PARTY--The home of Mr. and Mrs.
Warner Lloyd was the scene of a very pleasant gathering of children last Sunday, the
occasion being the 9th birthday anniversary of their daughter, Elizabeth. the afternoon
was pleasantly spent in games and play, and all left thanking Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd for such
a delightful time and wishing Elizabeth many more such happy days. Those present were
Omega Jones, Sarah Richards, Barbara Harris, Lucille Robb, Tillie Cadmus, Eyeleen
Jones, Vera Longdon, Pauline Short and Edna and Elizabeth Lloyd.

Friday, 1 June 1923, Vol 37, No 6--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, May 27th, was a very
pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby, the occasion being Mrs. Kirby's
49th birthday, and which was fittingly celebrated by a dinner fit for a king to relatives
and friends. Following the feast, the afternoon was spent in conversation and music, and
at a late hour all departed wishing Mrs. Kirby many more such happy days. (Very long
guest list omitted.)


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Kathy Bowlin
506 W. Ohio St.
Butler, MO 64730
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