Postmaster Drama in Lexington as Name Change Sought
The community debates why Lexing ton post office records show Batie C. Drummond and not B. C. Drummond. A three member committee Poage Eckle Roach will investigate the name discrepancy while John Poage and others prepare an inventory for new postmaster Bute O. Drummond. Taubman retires after long service and a smooth handoff is promised.
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B. C. Drummond
Batie C. Drummond
Sam
Lexington
John Poage
W. R. Eckle
W. P. Roach
Bute O. Drummond
Mr. Drummond
Taubman
Tigers Beat Jayhawks In Eleventh Indoor Track Meet
The Tigers edged the Jayhawlers 48 to 37 in a close Friday night indoor track meet, showing no hard feelings from last fall’s football trim.
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Jayhawkers
Tigers
Death of Wm Shelby Reported in Monett
Word arrives of the death of William Shelby aged about thirty at 7 a.m. Wednesday at his mother Ella Dysart’s home in Monett Missouri. Burial is in Monett today.
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William Shelby
Ella Dysart
Monett
Shelby
W E Cohrs Visits Higgins Ville for Day on Business
W E Cohrs traveled to Higgins Ville on Wednesday to conduct daily business tasks and meet local contacts during the daytime visit.
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W. E. Cohrs
Higgins Ville
Vailima Open Session praises Dickens production
In Murrell Hall at Central College Vailima students staged an Our Mutual Friend dramatization directed by Miss Metcalf. Miss Spohr shone in Mr Boffin with Wentworth orchestra lighting interludes and a reception followed the performance. The Seed Corn Situation in Missouri reports seed germination averaging 98 percent with tight supply. old corn may be used after germination checks. College of Agriculture provides a Missouri seed growers list upon request.
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Murrell Hall
Central College
Nelfern Spohr
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri
Missouri Corn Growers’ Association
College of Agriculture
Department of Farm Crops
Columbia
Burglary at Moorehead Office Stopped Before Loot
Saturday night a thief broke into Jas R Moorehead’s office through a back window and rifled the place seeking cash from the drawer and safe but failed to take the comm. The well lit exterior and familiarity with the surroundings suggest a careful, local intruder. no blame to occupants of the new building to the west.
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Jas. R. Moorehead
Local visitors arrive for brief stays
BH. C. Scott returned Thursday evening from a visit in Holden. Mrs. Bess Bullard of Kansas City arrived Monday evening for a few days' visit here with relatives.
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BH. C. Scott
Holden
Death of Esteemed County Resident Frank Willig
Frank Willig, a respected county citizen, died suddenly Tuesday evening at his home eight miles east of Lexington from heart trouble. He was about sixty six. He leaves his wife two sons and five daughters. The community mourns his loss. the funeral was held today from the Catholic church.
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Frank Willig
Lexington
Mr. Willig
Subscription Offer for Annual Plan Adds Four Magazines
Notice promotes paying for a one year Intelligencer subscription with an extra 18 cents to receive four large magazines for one year. The brief, consumer-facing deal emphasizes added value and timing of the offer.
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The
Intelligencer
Dover Notes Reflect Local Movements and Mourning Updates
Dover notes list numerous residents and visitors with Lexington and Kansas City connections. Changes include Mr. Wahl, Time Dysart, Mrs. Burke and Florence Belle, Cole and Jessie, Eugene Holman returning from Kansas City, Mrs. Vaughan from St. Louis, Mrs. Wheeler’s relatives visit, the Harwood family week in Twieginsville, and Dr. Thorwood hosting guests for Easter. Also noted are Willie Gray visiting Buckner, Minnie McGee’s three month stay with Emma McGee in Slater, and several local social visits. Obituary items report Frank Willig’s death near town and William Holland’s passing in Kansas City, with services held at the Christian church. Daniel Ragsdale’s accidental shooting by Jimmie Franklin is recorded alongside burial in Dover Cemetery.
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Philip Wahl
Lexington
Dysart
Dan Burke
Florence Belle
Myrick
Webb
Cole
Jessie
Eugene Holman
Kansas City
Curtis Vaughan
St. Louis
George Wheeler
Lexingto
W. B. Harwood
Twieginsville
T. J. McDaniel
Cleveland
Okio
K. ¢. ‘Thegan
W. BR. Thorwood
Kate Lewis
Mattie Cauthorne
Columbia
Sam Vaughan
Ligon
Willie Gray
Buckner
Minnie McGee
Emma McGee
Slater
Ruth Lewis
Naomi Kramer
Time Dysart
Meng Shelby
Walter Swain
Lawrence Lewis
W. W. Cole
Butler
Miss Cuirrie
Frank Willig
Addie Holman
W. BE. Tarwood
Elijah Gruhn
William Holland
Christian Church
Eld
J. H. Carter
Dover
Daniel Ragsdale
Hodge
Jimmie Franklin
Supreme court rules road district law valid in Kane
The Supreme Court in Kane yesterday, in an opinion by Judge Woodson, held that the special law authorizing road districts to be organized and bonds issued for improvement is valid.
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Supreme Court
Kane
Woodson
Missouri corn and tomato clubs invite youth involvement
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture launches corn clubs for boys and tomato clubs for girls statewide. Anyone aged 12 to 18 may join for a summer of activities, county contests, and a state contest next winter. Districts form local clubs with at least six members. leaders meet monthly to plan.
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College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
R. P. Emberson
Oime
Cobatbial
Presbyterian Church Market at City Hall
The Presbyterian church ladies host a market at City Hall on Saturday afternoon April 4 offering cakes pies bread and home made candies for sale.
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Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
A Real Welsh Choir at Murrell Hall Monday Night
Madam Hughes Thomas leads the Royal Choir of Cardiff Wales in a performance at Murrell Hall Monday night with Welsh choral repertoire and local attendance anticipated.
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Madam Hughes Thomas
Royal Choir of
Cardiff
Wales
Murrell Hall
Visit to Kansas City by Mia A Keith and daughters
Mia A Keith and her two daughters Nadine and Aileen traveled to Kansas City for a short visit staying several days.
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Mia
A. Keith
Nadine
Aileen
Kansas City
Supreme Court decision in McGrew rate case against MP railroad
The Supreme Court ruled against Missouri Pacific in the McGrew freight rate suit brought by the late J C McGrew Sr and continued by his heirs for illegal rates totaling 16100 dollars. Two other claims by the McGrew Coal Company are pending with Alex Graves as counsel.
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Supreme Court
McGrew
Missouri Pacific Railroad
J.C. McGrew, Sr
McGrew Coal Company
Alex Graves
Horace Hoefer in Critical Condition After Surgery
The condition of Horace Hoefer son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Thoefer who had appendicitis operation last week and later developed pneumonia was favorable last night but remains critical.
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Horace Hoefer
Frank A. Thoefer
Science claims to control human height with new knowledge
The science claim suggests ability to alter human stature though some individuals feel the knowledge arrives too late to help them. The report notes debates about ethics and potential impacts on society as experts weigh benefits against risks.
Be careful you don't overlook our big club of four magazines
The note urges careful attention to a four magazine club offered to subscribers this year, emphasizing a bundled club and the need to avoid missing it. It mentions a large subscription club and the scale of the package for readers.
Woman Murders Frenchman Near Edenview Bar
Friday afternoon at 12 30 Henri Herve a 26 year old Frenchman was shot dead by Mrs Mariane Cairou at her home a short distance west of Edenview bar His attention to the Cairous sister in law caused the deadly confrontation The shooter a 45 year old mother of two was arrested Sheriff Waddell notified and Cairou Wis mine worker absent at the time of the tragedy
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Henri Herve
Mariane Cairou
Cairou
Edenview Barh
Herve
Waddell
Sparks and LeJune Thrilling Regional Wrestling Match
Sparks from Kansas City faced LeJune of this city in a highly priced Thursday night bout at the Moose Club. Sparks held weight advantage and used strength to dominate, but LeJune fought back, delivering a prolonged struggle before Sparks clinched the win in straight falls.
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Moose Club
LeJune
Sparks
Kansas City
Lefune
Ducks Costly for Warden on River Route Train
A game warden detained TLC Hull of Kansas City Sunday on a westbound River Route train for possessing too many ducks. He was brought to Lexington and fined $40.15, with 15 ducks allowed per person. Federal authorities will review the case.
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TLC
Hull
Kansas City
Lexington
For Sale Items Include Separator and Traction Impvies
A local listing offers a separator, two traction improvements, a cook shanty, a water tank and wagon, and a clover haller. Potential buyers contact the seller for details and location.
Deweases Attend Daughter's Murrell Hall Recital
Mr and Mrs W M Dewease of Trenton Mo arrived Wednesday to be present at their daughter's graduating recital in Murrell Hall. Miss Atha is a senior in the voice department and has a soprano voice of much promise. Mrs L Glasscock returned Monday from a visit in Wellington.
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W. M. Dewease
Trenton
Murrell Hall
Misa Atha
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Tiger
Wm. Shelby
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