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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
6
An old time health notice promotes Scott's Emulsion for children and horses, claiming grainfed horses stay strong while grassfed become weak. It argues sickly children need special feeding and that Scott's Emulsion provides nourishment, appetite, and red blood. The ad lists Scott & Browne in New York and price.
A historian examines Bradford Winslow and Morton notes to question whether the Mayflower name originally attached to the 1620 voyage. It surveys 17th century chronicles and raises doubts about direct evidence naming the vessel, noting inconsistencies among Bradford Morton Winthrop and other sources regarding the 1629 and 1620 journeys.
In Lafayette County Missouri the document outlines primary election procedures including judge duties county clerk roles poll-book recording ballot numbers and sequence counting procedures. It specifies polling times precinct responsibilities and the need for impartiality and security during vote handling while naming several official positions and responsibilities.
In Lafayette County Circuit Court Missouri the case of Vance et al versus Vance et al seeks partition of the southeast quarter of section 2 and the south half of the southwest quarter of section 1 in township 49, range 20, totaling about 100 acres. Plaintiffs allege nonresidency of several defendants and seek publication notice for the April term in Lexington to compel appearance and plead to the petition. Publication will run four weeks in the Lexington Transcript under Campbell as Circuit Clerk and attorneys for plaintiffs are listed.
Public notice recounts a circuit court action in Lafayette County Missouri with Henry W Turner and others. court to grant a writ of mandamus and costs. Also details Lexington School District No 8 annual meeting to elect two school directors and vote on school levy proposals.
Sheriff's sale notice issued under an order of sale and decree of general court in Lafayette County Missouri. Plaintiffs Bettie Adams James Adams Belle Straight and James Straight against defendants Young P McCormack Marshall H McCormack Matissa Early Thomas Badey and others. Sale set for April 14th between 9am and 3pm at the courthouse door in Lexington to settle the estate in the south half of the northwest quarter section eight township forty eight range twenty eight containing twenty acres. Sold to highest bidder for cash. Dated March 5, 1902.
The Lafayette County Missouri sheriff announces a public sale by auction of all interest of the parties in described real estate in Lafayette County. The sale follows a December 11 1901 circuit court decree in favor of Charles A Hook and wife against Laura E Price and others. The property includes parts of section 14 township 48 range 27 and covers about forty acres in a parallelogram tract. The sale occurs at the county courthouse during court session hours.
In Lafayque County Mississippi the estate of Thomas J Middleton decedent is petitioning for an order to sell 20 acres of Chenett estate to satisfy remaining debts. The court orders heirs to be personally served and sets a May date to determine the sale and distribution.
Notice announces a county election for a school supervisory position and outlines the process, dates, and authority. It mentions the county seat, dates in June, and the role of the county clerk in validating the order and seal. The text is garbled but references the county court seal and official action.
Letters of administration were granted to the undersigned on March 1 by the county court. Claims must be filed within two years after this notice for a final settlement. Admr A Strother announces payment of debts and distribution to heirs.
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