Death of Henry G. Russell in Parkersburg WV
Henry G. Russell native of Lexington died Saturday at his Parkersburg home from complications of diseases. Born in Lexington in 1874 he left the city about twenty years ago. Survived by his wife two sons two daughters four brothers Edgar Russell St Louis David Seattle Walter Ernest Russell and three sisters Corrine Genevieve Mary Russell. Body brought to Lexington Monday. Funeral at Catholic church Tuesday at 9 o'clock.
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Henry G. Russell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Lexington
Edgar Russell
St. Louis
David
Seattle
Walter
Ernest Russell
Corrine
Genevieve
Mary Russell
Higginsville Man Pleads Guilty to Permitting Gambling
James Delaney of Higginsville pled guilty to permitting gambling on his premises. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail, with parole on the jail term. Flora Gates, colored, indicted for first degree murder, released under 15000 dollar bond with trial set for Monday May 2. Richard Verden, indicted for first degree murder, trial set for Monday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Delaney
Higginsville
Flora Gates
Richard Verden
School and Chamber announce new Goose Pond walkway
The Lexington School Board and Chamber of Commerce directors met Friday evening to announce a new walking path along Goose Pond. Officials said the project will be ascertained at once and work will begin promptly to be completed before commencement, a measure the walking public will welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Chamber of Commerce
General Harvey C. Clark Dies at 52 in St Louis
General Harvey C. Clark of Nevada Missouri brigadier general of the National Guard of Missouri and former adjutant general died Monday night in a St Louis hospital from meningitis. He was 52 and a former cadet at Wentworth Military Academy.
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Harvey C. Clark
Nevada
The
Nation Guard of
Missouri
Adjutant General
St. Louis
Wentworth Military Academy
Not Guilty Verdict In State vs Golethi Jackson Arson Case
The jury found Golethi Jackson not guilty of arson yesterday morning. Defense attorneys were Chas. Lyons L. Ristine and H. F. Blackwell. The jury was excused until April 21. The grand jury remains in session.
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Golethi Jackson
Chas. Lyons
L. Ristine
H. F. Blackwell
Knox Triumphs In Straight Falls At Legion Meet
A large crowd attended the Monday evening athletic exhibition by the American Legion. The main event pitted Billy Knox of this city against Noble Hamers of Marshall in a wrestling match. Knox won in straight falls with the first fall lasting one hour and five minutes and the second ten minutes. Referee was Capt Muench of Wentworth.
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Knox
American Legion
Billy Knox
Noble Hammers
Marshall
Capt Muench
Wentworth
Mrs. Conrad Wagner Dies at 60 in Kansas City
Former Lexington resident Mrs. Conrad Wagner died last Sunday night at her Kansas City home at age 60. Survived by husband and five children, she operated a bake shop here for many years before the family moved to Kansas City several years ago. Burial took place in Kansas City.
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Conrad Wagner
Lexington
Kansas City
Payne Payne Markland Couple Wed in Marshall
Raymond F. Payne of Kansas City, formerly of Lexington, married Miss Sarah M. Markland of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. d. in Marshall last Sunday. They will reside in Kansas City after a brief hoped-for date.
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Raymond F. Payne
Kansas City
Lexington
Marshall
Sarah M. Markland
Aioe
Hope
E. Kansas City
Bartels and Porter Tie The Knot In Topeka Ceremony
Floyd W. Bartels son of Mr and Mrs William F Bartels and Mrs Charlotte Porter daughter of Dr and Mrs G S Porter of Topeka Kan were married Saturday April 2 They will make their home in Topeka.
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Floyd W. Bartels
William F. Bartels
City
Charlotte Porter
G. S. Porter
Topeka
Kansas
Lexington Deaconess Attends Missouri Baptist Convention
Mrs Elmer H White delegates from the First Baptist church of Lexington to a Kansas City District Missouri Baptist Association convention in Maryville Missouri on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. White
Maryville
First Baptist Church of
Lexington
Kansas City
Missouri Baptist Association
Good Roads Meeting Eyes Lexington Road Repairs
A Lexington citizens meeting at the Elks Club backs road repair efforts for the Lexington Special Road District. The Well ington road is prioritized with an estimated 13000 cost and a goal to raise 6500 by public subscription as the community pledges to match funds and push rock road improvements.
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The
Elks Club
Lexington
Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
Grand Theatre Sold to Hsotetter Amusement Co
J C Young sold Lexington's Grand Theatre for 25000 to Hostetter Amusement Company of Omaha. Possession rests Monday with no change in management or policy, keeping Mr Young as manager. Company operates cinemas across Nebraska Kansas Missouri.
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J. C. Young
Grand Theatre
Hostetter Amusement Company
Omaha
Neb
Mr. Young
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
War on the fly and Canada US trade issue
The piece urges thorough fly control to protect health, urging kerosene and lime use around homes. It then argues against tariffs, noting Canada shipped $600,000,000 worth of goods to the US last year and the US shipped nearly a billion dollars to Canada, emphasizing the mutual trade that sustains American factories and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Judge Samuel Davis Holds Brief Circuit Court Session
Judge Samuel Davis of Marshall presided over a brief circuit court session Tuesday unveiling routine proceedings and portending further hearings in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Davis
Marshall
Circuit Court
Taxes British and American compared in tax burden
A historical discussion compares income tax in Britain and the United States. It notes a British tax on a $2,500 income would be $506.25 while an American would pay about $60.00 in similar terms, highlighting the lighter U.S. rate for small earners.
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Britain
Taxation burden compared with British and western Europe
The text contrasts taxation and the burdens on western Europe with that of Britain and other nations. It notes that taxes are never agreeable, but smaller taxes are preferable to larger ones, and suggests gratitude for not living across the Atlantic. It highlights a preference for tolerable taxation over harsh levies.
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Western
Europe
Atlantic
Marriage Licenses Issued In Several Missouri Areas
Marriage licenses have been issued to Walter F. Leimann and Hulda M. Starkebaum of Mayview, Robert Tuck and Ella Martin of Lexington, Cleveland W. Dyer and Ethel D. Ham of Higginsville, Charley Jackson and Alice Fry of Lexington.
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Walter F. Leimann
Mayview
Hulda M. Starkebaum
Robert Tuck
Lexington
Ella Martin
Cleveland W. Dyer Higginsville
Ethel D. Ham
Corder
Charley Jackson
Alice Fry
Mrs O L Mitchell Leaves for Foreman Ark Visit
Mrs O L Mitchell and her infant daughter Marian travel began Sunday to Foreman Arkansas for a short visit. From there she plans a few weeks stay in Oklahoma before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Mitchell
Marian
Foreman
Ark
Oklahoma
William Shier Found Dead in Lexington Home
William Shier, long time Lexington resident, was found dead in bed yesterday at about 9 am at his home 1423 Lafayette Street. He is survived by his wife, four sons, one daughter, four sisters and one brother.
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William Shier
Lexington
Lafayette Street
Braniff and Russell Attend Parkersburg Funeral
Thoms Braniff of Oklahoma City and Frank Russell of Kansas City arrived Monday evening to attend the funeral of their cousin Henry G. Russell who died in Parkersburg West Virginia last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Pat Morris entertained to dinner Sunday at the home on Fifth street about sixty five relatives most from Kansas City. Mrs Samuel R Walker who was called here three weeks ago on account of the fatal wounding of her brother George W Trail left Saturday evening for home in Marion Kansas. Mr and Mrs George Amick and infant son left Sunday for Elizabeth New Jersey where they will locate. Mr Amick has been employed as bookkeeper for John Morrison Sons.
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Thoms Braniff
Oklahoma City
Okla
Frank Russell
Kansas City
Henry G. Russell
Parkersburg
Wva
Pat Morris
Fifth Street
Samuel R. Walker
George W. Trail
Marion
Kansas
George Amick
Elizabeth
N. J
Amick
John Morrison & Sons
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Criminal Court
Payne-Markland
Bartels-Porter
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington, Missouri
Clyde Wright
Main
Lexington, MO
Lambert Lumber Company
John J. Price
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