Death of Dr J C Cowan in Jacksonville at 77
Dr J C Cowan D D father of Rev Robi L Cowan pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city died Monday evening at 5 o clock in Jacksonville Florida aged 77. He leaves a wife and five sons L Cowan Atlanta Robert L Cowan Lexington Fred C Cowan Nashville S K and H B Cowan Jacksonville. Funeral in Nashville after departure from the city. Wentworth Wins A Pair in baseball at Chillicothe Business College with scores 6-5 and 8-2 Thursday and Friday respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cowan
Robi. L. Cowan
Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
Florida
L. Cowan
Atlanta
Robert L. Cowan
Lexington
Fred C. Cowan
Nashville
Miner Charles Grass Killed by Falling Rock at McGrews Mine
Charles Grass about 40, a four machine runner at Mc Grew's mine, was killed instantly Wednesday around 10:30 by a falling rock. He is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from his home at 406 Highland Avenue.
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Charles Grass
McGrew’s
Highland Avenue
Economy Runs
A witty exchange on fuel and endurance quotes a line about driving twenty miles on a gallon and contrasts it with a claim of lasting two months on a quart, attributed to an ex.
Lexington High edges Wellington 12–2 in baseball
The Lexington High School baseball team defeated Wellington High School Friday at Athletic Park with a 12 to 2 score. Lexington led throughout and dominated the game, outclassing the visiting team from start to finish.
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Lexington High School
Wellington
Friday Ree Athletic Park
Kansas City Allies Rout Tigers 9 to 1 at Athletic Park
The Kansas City Allies, a colored baseball team from Kansas City, defeated the local Tigers 9 to 1 at Athletic Park on Sunday in a one sided game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Allies
Kansas City
Tigers
Athletic Park
Dickey Glazed Tile Building Blocks Ad Promotes Durability
An advertisement touts Dickey glazed hollow tile blocks as durable economical and attractive for structures. It urges readers to investigate and directs to page 3 for details.
Tri County League Formed In Higginsville Meeting
Representatives from Corder Higginsville Sweet Springs Concordia and Lexington met Wednesday night in Higginsville to form a Tri County baseball league. May 16 is the probable opening date with July 1 set for teams to be organized. Wesley Feith of Higginsville was elected president Dr J M Moore of Corder vice president and J A McDoneld of Lexington secretary and treasurer.
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Higginsville
Corder
Sweet Springs
Concordia
Lexington
J. A. McDoneld
Harvey Mavel
Wesley A. Feith
J. M. Moore
Shooting of Mary Workoff by Tom Gordon at home
Colorful tense report says Tom Gordon shot Mary Em ma Workoff, both residents of Suh and South streets, during a Tuesday argument. Gordon fired a 12 gauge shotgun at point blank range, blowing the right leg apart. Gordon claims she first attacked him with a knife. Gordon jailed, Mary taken to a Kansas City hospital.
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Tom Gordon
Mary Emma Workoff
Suh
South Streets
Gordon
Kansas City
Woman's Club Elects Officers at Elks Club
The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at the Elks Club and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. C. T. Ryland, Vice President Mrs. E. B. Vaughan, Recording Secretary Mrs. L. Bell, Corresponding Secretary Miss Caroline Field, Treasurer Mrs. Lola Johnson, Auditor Miss Juliet Young, Historian Mrs. Sandford Sellers Sr., Reporter Mrs. J. A. McDoneld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Elks Club
Cnusing
C. T. Ryland
E. B. Vaughan
L . Bell
Caroline Field
Lola Johnson
Juliet Young
Sandford Sellers
J. A. McDoneld
Robbery at Oscar Wolfekamer Store in Wellington
The general merchandise store of Oscar Wolfekamer at Wellington was broken into Sunday night and robbed of silk and dress goods valued at about $2000. The robbers fled without a crew. The same store was robbed months earlier but the burglars were frightened off by the night watchman after loading goods into a motor car.
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Oscar Wolfekamer
Wellington
State v Hofmann: Court Denies New Trial Request
Judge Rich overruled a motion for a new trial after arguments pro and con. Thomas Hofmann was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree last week, and he received a three month jail term and a $500 fine.
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Criminal Court
Rich
Thomas Hofmann
Hofmann
Murphy Riley wedding noted at Redemptorist church
Mr Frank Murphy and Miss Rose Riley wed at 9 am Wednesday in Kansas City Missouri. The Slusher school closed last Friday with a large crowd and a basket dinner. Teacher Miss Nina Willis of Hale Missouri was re employed at 100 dollars monthly, up twenty dollars from last year.
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Murphy-Riley
Frank Murphy
Matthew Murphy
Kansas City
Rose Riley
Simon Riley
This City
Redemptorist Catholic
Slusher
Nina Willis
Hale
Waverly Items Mix Local News And Notes
Local snippets recount visits and travel of residents including Mrs William Burnett and Marvin, B T Fell and T J Fell in Kansas City, Tommy Foose returning from San Francisco, and Eric Williamson at the Democratic convention in Joplin. Social events include a Ladies Aid luncheon at Hotel Weber. many names and small town movements appear throughout. The column notes deaths, moves, and a university fertilizer study tied to tomato yields.
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William Burnett
Marvin
Marshall
B. T. Fell
T. J
Kansas City
Tommy Foose
San Francisco
California
Eric Williamson
Carl Morganthaler
Joplin
John Larkin
Dorothy
Ouida Abbott
Missouri University At Columbia
William Miller
Henry Larkin
Lexington
Sam Dowden
J. H. Crosswhite
Henry K. Thomas
Elizabeth Corder
Kate Weber
W. L. Robb
Arthur Robertson
A . Easterly
Kansas
Hugh Ellenwood
Ellenwood
Topeka
Kan
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Hotel Weber
George Winters
Corder
William H. Burnette
Nannie Mae Bridgewater
Slater
Estelle
W. R. Mitchell
Ernest Curry
Frank O'Bryant
Odessa
Miss Aileen
Marion Francis Groves
Helen Larkin
Anna Belle Easterly
Elizabeth England
Elsie Woodward
Edna Black
Lucile Fulkerson
Mabel Genther
Elizabeth Gordon
Charles Cox
Harold Barnard
Clarence Brailey
Jordon Kelling
Ned Buck
J B Hereford for State Senator in Odessa
The Intelli gencer announces J B Hereford of Odessa for State Senator from the Seventeenth District comprising Lafayette Johnson and Cass Counties. Hereford is described as a substantial citizen, intelligent, public spirited, and honest with roots in Odessa. He was born near Odessa and educated in local schools and Westminster College, Fulton, before entering the mercantile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hereford
Intelligencer
Odessa
Lafayette
Johnson
Cass
Hereford
Lafayette County
Westminster College
Fulton
Marriage License Issued to Several Couples
A marriage license has been issued to Gustav H Beecker and Concordia Flora Gieseke. Also listed are Herman F Mischon and Lexington Bertha E Short, with a pair connected to Wellington.
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Gustav H. Beecker
Concordia Flora Gieseke
Concordia
Herman F. Mischon
Lexington
Bertha E. Short
Wellington
Rural School Notes From Willard and Nearby Districts
Miss Alameda Greer reappointed at Willard near Hodge with 80 per month, up 20. Miss Elizabeth Gruber reappointed at Marshall south of Lexington at 90, with assistant Nancy Smith at 80 and 20 raise for all. Eureka school east of Concordia to be taught by Evelyn Petering at 85, up 25. Clarence E. Hubbie elected Supt. of Schools at Mayview for eight months at 1500, up 62.50 from Dover. Schools in consolidated districts.
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Alameda Greer
Willard
Hodge
Elizabeth Gruber
Marshall School
Lexington
Nancy Smith
Miss Gruber
Evelyn Petering
Eureka
Concordia
Clarence E. Hubbie
Mayview
Hubbie
Dover
Memorable Date in History From a Boy's Quotation
A brief remark quotes a boy recalling a memorable historical date, noting Anthony's liaison with Cleopatra as a striking moment. The fragment hints at a reflection on famous ancient events and their enduring impression.
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Anthony
Cleopatra
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Dockery
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Lafayette County Trust Co
MbMare
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