Electric line proposal prompts Lexington mass meeting
A Merchants Association call led Lexington citizens to discuss James Christopher Warrensburg’s plan to build an electric railway from Clinton to Lexington via Warrensburg. He and associate James Parker plan a route study, with Christopher to present a formal proposal upon return from business trips.
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Lexington
Merchants’ Association
Welborn
James Christopher
Warrensburg
Clinton
Lafayette County
Hoe
Christopher
N. Wilson
Mr. Christopher
Perthe Springs
Richmond
J. M. Crowder
Mr. Welborn
J. H. Christopher
Philadelphia
New York
James Parker
Miss Elliott Todhunter Named Confederate Reunion Herald
Director General James Dinkins invites Miss Elliott Todhunter to serve as one of three heralds at the Confederate reunion in New Orleans on May 22. She will miss a week of Northwestern University study but will return in time for her graduation, a cause of pride for Lexington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Todhunter
James Dinkins
New Orleans
Missouri
Lexington
Todhunter
The Man From Borneo farce thrills Wentworth Academy
The three act comedy by Wentworth Academy cadets and town talent fulfilled high expectations with uproarious laughter. Performances impressed with sharp timing and detailed makeup, while a later segment titled The Black Breadself-Praise Cash was postponed for readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Wentworth Academy
Transportation Building Design for Forest Park Exposition
The Transportation Building will occupy 525 by 1300 feet in Forest Park with four arcade front entrances and long rows of windows. Designed by Masqueray under Director Taylor, the French Renaissance facade emphasizes mass over decoration, includes twelve loge portals and multiple entrance points, and features statuary groups and ample daylight without skylights.
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Varied Industries
Department of Works
Taylor
Masqueray
United States
Lexington Baptist Church Names New Pastor
Rev Milford Riggs of Couwell Bluffs Jons has accepted the pastorate of the Lexington church and plans to move with his wife and three children during the second week of May. He will assume duties on the second Sunday in May and parishioners anticipate warm congratulations for the community.
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The
Baptist Church of
Lexington
Milford Riggs
Lexington Building and Loan elects officers Friday night
At the regular meeting on Friday night April 17 the Lexington Building and Loan Association re elected old officers. W G McCausland remains president T J Bandon vice president C W Loomis secretary Albert Winkler treasurer W R Wilson attorney. The board is praised as efficient and faithful, with state superintendent’s annual report noting the high commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Building and Loan Association
W. G. McCausland
T. J. Bandon
C. W. Loomis
Albert Winkler
W. &. Wilson
Couple from Granite City Wed in Clayton After Letter Proposal
Dora Sherwood of Granite City traveled to St Louis and, following a letter from her fiancé Rudie C Schaefermeyer of 3134 Franklin Ave, accepted his proposal and the couple married yesterday afternoon at Clayton after the ceremony was performed.
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Chicago
Dora Sherwood
Granite City
St. Louis
Rudie C. Schaefermeyer
Franklin Avgeone
Clayton
Civil War Era Missouri Senate Split Over Secession
Vie served as senate clerk in 1856 and assistant secretary of state in 1860 as Missouri's legislative assembly split over secession Crisp joined the Confederate side and became secretary of the Neosho senate that declared Missouri part of the Confederacy.
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Vie
Senate
Legislative Assembly
Crisp
Neosho
Missouri
Death of Frank Marcum, Lexington native
The Kansas City Star-Times reported the death of Frank Marcum a former Lexington resident. He died of pneumonia at his home 1410 Broadway yesterday afternoon at age 27. Unmarried, he was brother in law to George Kelley the Orpheum theatre doorkeeper. Burial will be in Lexington, Missouri on Friday.
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John T. Crisp
Jackson County
Independence
Gol. Crisp
Chapel Hill
Lone Jack
McCarty Brothers
Missouri State University
Joe Shelby
Anna B. Stone
Crisp
Kansas City Star-Times
Frank Marcum
Lexington
Duff- Repp Furniture Company
Broadway
Marcum
George Kelley
Orpheum
To Try for Annapolis Frank Chew Heads to St Joseph
Frank Chew departed Monday evening for St Joseph to take the civil service entrance examination for the Annapolis naval academy. Hoo. G. G. West named Chew as second alternate for naval cadet. if the appointee or first alternate fails either physical or mental exams he will receive the appointment. We wish the young man success.
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Frank Chew
St. Joseph
Annapolis Naval Academy
Mr. Chew
Hirst
Magnificent arches define vast exhibition hall complex
The east and west fronts showcase three arches each, 64 by 25 feet, with 150 foot pylon towers. North and south fronts repeat the arch motif to balance the 1300 foot facade. Four miles of standard gauge track will run through the structure, leaving 270000 square feet of exhibit space railfree.
Third Class City Declared By Council Vote
At a Tuesday city council meeting an ordinance passed aligning with the recent special election results to declare this city as a Third class city. The mayor will issue a proclamation immediately. No other business was conducted.
Constable Arrests Man for Impersonation in Ray County
Chas F Crow constable at Richmond arrested A M Galle of this city and took him to Ray County. Galle was there some time ago representing himself to be an officer.
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Chas. F. Crow
Richmond
A. M. Galle
Ray County
Galle
State Medical Association in session at St Joe
The Kansas City Journal notes the State Medical Association now in session at St. Joe. On the programme is Dr. P. Fulkerson presenting a paper on cerebrospinal meningitis.
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Kansas City
State Medical Association
St. Joe
P. 4. Fulkerson
Wedding at East South Street Miss Rose Martin Smith Weds
At the bride’s father’s residence on East South Street Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock Rev J C Given officiating Miss Rose Martin Smith of Higuinsville was the bride.
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East South Street
J. C
Rose Martin Ope Smith
Higuinsville
St. Louis native Rudie Schaefermeyer tied to Granite City bride
Mrs. Schaefermeyer wired to her mother at Granite City apprising her of her marriage. The note appeared in the St. Louis Republic on April 20. Rudie Schaefermeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Schaefermeyer, has lived in St. Louis five or six years and holds a lucrative position with Witte Hardware Co.
Parsonage Gets Major Improvements Ahead of Pastor Rev Riggs
The Baptist church begins extensive improvements on its parsonage before Rev. Riggs takes occupancy. planned additions include a bath room repapering most rooms painting the house and other general repairs.
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the Baptist Church
Riggs
Manly
Miss Anna M Troupe and J J Curtis to wed in Lexington
Next Wednesday April 29 Miss Anna M Troupe and Mr J J Curtis will marry at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Smith 250 Rand avenue Lexington Ky Mr Curtis is a brother of W Y Curtis of this city They will be at home at Maosfield after May 5
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Anna M. Troupe
J. J. Curtis
Jack Smith
Rand Avenue
Lexington, Ky
Curtis
W. Y. Curtis
W. M. A. Beats High School Team in Campus Ballgame
The baseball game on the Academy campus Thursday afternoon ended with W. M. A. defeating the High school team 10 to 3. W. M. A. secured a decisive victory on their home ground.
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Academy
Russia Demands Exclusive Manchuria Possession Edge War
Russia seeks immediate, permanent control of Manchuria with eight strict terms, including no new ports, no foreign diplomats, and Russian control of telegraph lines. China rejects the demand. Japan has dispatched warships to Newchwang while Britain Germany France and the United States are apprised of the crisis.
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Russia
Manchuria
Newchwang
China
Japan
England
Germany
France
United States
Alphino and Emerson open session at High School
The Alphino and Emerson literary societies held their annual open session on Friday afternoon, April 1, in the High School assembly room. The program featured choral songs, recitations, dialogues, piano solos, prophecies, essays, pantomime, and scenes, with strong applause indicating the event met the school’s usual merit.
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Alphino and Emerson Literary Societies
Jean Wiley
Ethlicda
Bessie McFadin
Wilmot and Wels
Fern Bailey
Lillian Worthington
Qonner
Lewis Gordon
Mawurka
Florida Stier
For Sale loads clean coarse river sand J R Moorehead
Classified notice offering 100 loads of clean coarse river sand for sale by J R Moorehead with a March 11 due date.
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J. R. Moorehead
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Fred Binns
W. Earnhardt
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Philippine Army
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Drusilla
Col. Crisp
Miss Todhunter
the Man Prom
Transportation Building
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V.sa
Smith Martin
Curtis-Troupe
W.M. A
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Mary Marquis
Allah
Four Leaf Glover
A. Phillips
May Lyons
Joe Hinesley
Betsy McPherson
Lizzie Leuderman
Phyllis
Naonette Austin
Benjamin Pringle
Milton Royle
Betsey
Cleo Huffaker
Cullum
Greene
Bishop
Berrie
Chew and
Chiles
Mary Greene
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