Dave Burnett Dead In Accident at Birthday Celebration
Dave Burnett aged 23 died at his home near Lexington after a shotgun wound to the left foot during his brother's wedding celebration. Officials report infection and lockjaw from the injury led to his death after three miles east of Lexington. He worked in the mines and was active in the local union and the Improved Order of Redmen. Funeral arrangements at his house are set for 10 this morning with Redmen burying.
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Dave Burnett
Lexington
Burnett
Order of
Redmen
Lexington Considers Electric Line Proposal
Citizens urged to weigh options as Kansas City Southwestern Traction company representatives arrive to discuss three routes for a southbound electric line. Local conditions will be examined to determine the best fit for Lexington and stimulate town growth.
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Citzens
Lexington
Kansas City- Southwestern Traction Company
Kansas City-Southwestern
Will Ward Mitchell Found Dead In Blue River
The decomposed body of Will Ward Mitchell was recovered from the Blue River at Blue Mills last Saturday. Authorities believe he died by his own hand after noting despondency and discussions of self destruction with his physician. Mitchell, a printer and former contributor to the Higginaville Jeffersonias, was also a poet and novelist. He had recently resided in Kansas City and was 38. Burial occurred at Higginaville on Sunday.
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Will Ward Mitchell
Blue River
Blue Mills
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Higginaville
Kansas City
Joe Baird
Miew Alina Kincheloe
Arthur Riley
Mise Tillie Swin
Odessa
T. I Brock
A. Niskell
Kursaw City
James Elliot
Albert Strasburg
Marvin Chapel
Christian Church
Talbot
The
Baptist Church
T.D. Williamson
Maurice. Norfleet
Norfleet
Lena Smith
Quessa
S.M. Greene
Crushed Rock Offer For Foundation Work
J R Moorehead advertises crushed limestone available in three sizes for foundation and grafitoid work. He promotes the material as bone grown and invites inquiries.
Routine Circuit Court Adjudicates Civil and Guardian Matters
The circuit court sessions focus on routine actions such as extending time for filing bills of exceptions, continuing cases, and settling minor issues. Several jury trials were postponed to April 12, with several cases continued by consent. Guardian ad litem for a minor was appointed, and Judge Richard Field presided during Judge Davis’s absence.
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Circuit Court
State Ex Recollect
Rex
T. Eh. Campbell
James H. Catron
Clarence Vivian
M. Howe
Frank R. Howe
Henry Rinne
Bettie Mason
Sam Davis
James Roberts
Richard Field
Davis
Holy City drama at Geyer's Grand Opera House
A review of Clarence Bennett's Holy City lauding its dramatic power and historic atmosphere. The production centers on Judas betrayal, Salome's demand for John the Baptist's head, and the passion scenes leading to crucifixion and resurrection. Presented by a sterling company on Wednesday April 14.
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Holy City
Clarence Bennett
Judas
Salome
Herodias
Hera
John
Herod
Jesus
Sterling Players
Geyer's
Pagan and Christian at Princess Picture During Holy Week
Special Holy Week attraction at the Princess features The Pagan and the Christian showing the cross’s power over paganism. The program contrasts Epicurean pleasure with Ascetic restraint, highlighting the enduring tension between worldly indulgence and spiritual sobriety. Vaudeville by The Metziers, Playmates, follows with clever acts and the Whitney-style number Nobody Knows Nobody Cares, tonight likely to draw applause.
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Metziers
Lexington Brewing Co Beer Sale At Saloons Saturday
Lexington Browning Company announces celebrated Bock Beer on sale at saloons Saturday April 10 with free Buckwater Lunch at all bars and bottles for family trade by Lexington Brewing Co.
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Lexington Browing Company
Lexington Brewing Co
Local residents report community happenings and incidents
Mrs Ramey lays concrete walks this week while Mrs Withers and children visit from Higginsville. Sidney Fishback shipped Hell phone booth outfit to Cameron. George Toman broke his collarbone in a horse fall. Dr Nickell attended. Local notices include elections, social visits, and a death. Stork visit marks Brock home. Otto Nolte expands laundry service. School board re elected. town councilmen chosen.
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Sidney Fishback
Odessa
Hell Phone and Booth
Cameron
Mayview Company
George Toman
Ur. A. Nickell
Ready for service Poland boars and gifts
Near Prairie church dlott A. P. Young.
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Poland
Near Prairie Church
Dlott A. P. Young
Livery Barn, Piano Tuner, and Lot Sale Notices
C A Sullins livery barn offers carriages and hacks to meet trains. NORVELL 1 piano tuner stays in town. For fire safety, call J Rt Moorehead for ladder needs. Wilson Bros and Ed Aull advertise choice vacant lots for sale at Traders Bank building.
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C. A. Sullunns
Norvell
Callon J. Rt
Moorehead
Wilson Bros
Traders Bank
Ed Aull
Old Town
Wilson Bros. Traders Bank
Wile Bros
Ed Aall
Wilson Brog
Socials and visits in Kansas City and nearby towns
A compiled week of residents traveling to Kansas City and Lexington, with mentions of F. & Cox, W. T. Stark, Henry Hockensmith, John Hodges in Corder, and R. L. Fox taking summer work in Alliance. Notable social events include Miss Dora Reynolds of Cairo, a protracted Christian meeting led by Evangelist Harboard, and a young people gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Corbin Jr. Ed Wing won a prize at a dominos evening with a shared menu and social games.
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Buck Darnell
Lexington
RW. Ashworth
Kansas City
John Hodges
Corder
W.T. Stark
R. L. Fox
Allance
Neb
Cory Reynolds
Hitt
Vairo
Evangelist Harboard
Christian Church
Walter Trent
Charlie Chris- Man
Steward Trent
W.S. Beck
Allen Harwood
Henry Corbin, Jr
Dora Reynolds
Icairo
Ed Wing
Marshall area notices and arrivals mix with obit and ads
Local society updates show many residents visiting Marshall and nearby towns from Concordia to Stillwater. Obituary notes James Grant of Waverly died March 1 1909 with funeral April 2 at Walnut Grove cemetery Bootsville. Merchants advertise Easter shoes and stair-step ladders for sale as spring cleaning prompts.
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W. R. Mitchel
Marshall
J. W. Motte
Lexington
H. Cappe
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Claud Capps
James Grant
No Waverly
Rev. Rand
Walnut Grove
Bootsville
Thone
Boonville
Wm. Zeysing
N. J. Miller
H. Deischlaeger
Lizzie Thomas Amd
Jane Norvill
Lexington Councilman Hoyle Loses to Hopper by 45 votes
In a calm Lexington election, Dan Hoyle and Lee Hopper faced off for First ward councilman. Hopper won by 45, with Neet Marra and Hiskin re-elected in other wards. Albert Wingler W J Brandon elected school directors long term and Yingling short term. School tax passage confirmed. HH Phillips easily won county school superintendent.
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Lexington
Dan Hoyle
Lee Hopper
Gayle
Hopper
Neet, Marra
Hicksin
Albert Wingler
W. J. Bandon
F. Yingling
HH. T. Phillips
Phillips
The Holy City Returns to Geyers Grand Opera House
Public notice and review of Clarence Ben note's biblical drama The Holy City. Praised for universal appeal, grand staging, rich costuming, and strong cast. Announces a Wednesday April 14 performance at Geyers Grand Opera House with local advertising clutter about groceries and supplies interwoven.
Raymond Wells Stock Co Flees Geyer's Grand
The Raymond Wells Stock company abruptly canceled its weekly engagement at Geyer's Grand opera house and traveled to Kansas City after Wednesday's show. The baggage dispute turned dramatic at the depot as the manager miscalculated the fare, sparking tears until his wife found funds to cover the excess.
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Raymond Wells
Geyer’ Grand Opera House
Kansas City
Mr. Wells
Centa
Fnally
One of the Good Ones at Geyer's Grand Opera House
Hagené Moore stars in My Boy Jack at Geyer's Grand Opera House on Friday April 16. The production features Royle as a renowned dramatist and Moore as a leading actor noted for his stage vision and casting.
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Geyer
Moore
Jack Paden
Uncalled Letters Advertised at Lexington Post Office
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Lexington Post Office Saturday April 10: Brice Barnes Ben Brune Mrs J A Byrne J D Cunnings G W Layne Charney Martin Beane Miller P W Miller Coray A Nickell M D Mrs W Pear J J Spencer John Smith in care of Walter Hammond Mrs Bertha Waller Miss Bila Wheeler Pres Joseph Marion Weaver Mrs Anta Young Mrs Anna RE Young W L Young. When calling for these letters please say they were advertised, DELIA Crownna, Postmaster.
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Lexington Post
Brice Barnes
Ben Brune
J. Ay Byrne
J. D. Cunnings
G. W. Layne
Charney Mirtin
Beane Miller
P. W. Miller
Coray A. Nickell
M.D
W. Pear
J. J. Spencer
John Smith
Walter Hammond
Bertha Wallar
Bila Wheeler
Joseph Marion Weaver
Anta Young
Anna RE. Young
W. L. Young
Delia Crownna
Evening Star Sold to New Management
L. L. Wysong and W. A. Gaffin Jr. purchased the Evening Star moving picture show and take over from Chas. Byersdorf and W. N. Goodloe. The new proprietors are young and businesslike, promising to maintain the theater’s strong entertainment reputation. Other notes include residents in and around Higginsville visiting or traveling to Kansas City and Claremore, with several locals urged to travel for business or visit Phoenix and surrounding areas.
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L. L. Wysong
W. A. Gaffin, Jr
Evening Star Moving Picture Show
Chas, Byersdorf
W.N. Goodloe
Evening Star
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AccWental
Ian Collard
Blue Springs
Z W. Wright
Waterloo
H. B. Corse
Wellington
Capt. Todhunter
Mert Slaughter
D. A. Roebe
Thorsday
St. Louis
C. T. Ryland
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Mary Ridings
Kanes City
Jack Deroy
Oklahoma City
Frank Howe
Lyon Gordon
Thomas Holleran
Independence
E. M. Taubman
Robert
Mike Gavin
Jefferson City
John P. Gordon
Thi City
Marvin T. Haw
Methodist Church
Jackon
Missouri
Loreto Batchelor
Ethel Salyer
Rae Bess
J. R. Moorehead
Mayview Notes
James Ramey
Irving Withers
Higginsville
Mary J. Withers
Wm. P. Keith
Judge Hagood
Geo. H. Humphreys
R. W. Rumbaugh
Mr. Humphreys
E. Minershagen
W. PF. Keith
Judge Butt
HT. Phillips
T.D. Hammonds
C. Fitzpatrick
Otto Nolte
T. B. Beaning
E. Butt
W. J. Weaver
Aug. Heldbrink
Viola Puckett
J. C. Calfee
Dover Notes
James Wine
Henry Hockensmith
Higpinaville
Old Maida
Old Bachelors
Waverly
Mise Elsie Bailey
Kilogingberg
Concordia
Mia
Georgia Weber
Frank Carter
J. C. Barth
Will Anster
Marehall
George Rickets
Bushnell
Ilinois
Albert Jordon
Fred Klinge
Grand Pass
H. Guenther
Auster
Oxford
Pumpe
D. G. Co
Clarence Bennote
Holy
Christ
Jos, L. Long, Cash Grocer
Barron & Sheets
Crenshaw & Young's
Picture Shop
R. Moorehead
Hall Insurance
Emal
G. W. Kerdorff
Chamberlain
Jon. L. Long
Edmonds and Sons
Bosch and Company
Wall Paper
Crenshaw
Peter Hackler
Halls Station
Louis Gratz
Walter Shinn
Chas, Phillips Ot
Oswald Winkler
John Wittenberg
Claremore
George Dodge
Phoenix
Arizona
Ellen Martin
Hipginnville
Hugh Rogers
Columbia
A. B. Rogers
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