01 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
1
William Cowherd rebuts David Ball in St. Joseph addressing higher education funding and the public schools. He argues for balanced taxation, condemns attacks on higher education, and urges unity within the Democratic Party under Bryan while stressing the need for competent teachers from normal schools and the university to sustain country schools.
The piece argues for widening the party's doors and praises Rolla Wells as a reformer who opposed corrupt Republican governance. It denounces Mr Ball's stance on funding normal schools and the state university, claiming cutting these funds would harm education for country districts and poor boys, urging continued state support. Continued on page eight.
A Mayview Modern Woodmen picnic drew large crowds with dust, heat, and democratic spirit. Attendees enjoyed chicken and ham meals, band music, speeches by Rev. Talbot and Seward A. Haseltine, and athletic contests including tug of war and log rolling. A church supper, band concert, and fireworks capped the day as participants dispersed tired yet joyful.
Joe Wiley spent Thursday in Kansas City. Mrs Alice Spencer visited Carthage for several weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kriehn arrived from Excelsior Springs to spend a few days with relatives. Oscar Gragendor left Thursday for an extended Western trip to San Francisco, Salt Lake City and other points of interest.
Vic Vivian provided the lone run as Lexington Elks defeated Richmond 1 to 0 at the Richmond Institute grounds. Brockman pitched well for Lexington while Cravens held the line for Richmond with Gratz and Meyer contributing solid defense.
Weather fine track fast telegram from Frank P. Blair a Kupper hotel clerk to Lexington announced the marriage of James A Terhune and Miss Bille Lee Marquis both of Lexington in Kansas City on Thursday. Neither party denies it claiming it was a runaway elopement.
Wanderer from home described as insane and violent, Stapleton son of Andrew Stapleton living south of town. He wandered onto a railroad track between Lexington and Halls, resisted officers, was tracked to near the Catholic cemetery, and finally detained in the city prison awaiting county court order to an asylum.
Mrs Anne O Malley a long time Lexington resident died Monday afternoon at 3 o clock at her home on 4th street after a long illness. Born in Ludberg Ireland in 1821 she was 87. Maiden name Anne Bradly she came to this country young and was a devout Catholic. Funeral from the Catholic church Thursday at o clock burial in Catholic cemetery.
Reverend A. F. Smith and his two daughters Hor tenve and Mildred depart Wednesday for Tulsa Oklahoma to assume duties as pastor of the First Methodist church. The appointment is described as a highly desirable charge and a recognition of his ministerial ability.
David A. Ball, Democratic governor hopeful, spoke to the largest audience of the year in the courthouse upper room. He attacked Cowherd and Wells, boasted Bryan support, praised Clark and Hawes, urged initiative and referenda, attacked university spending, proposed a text book commission, and condemned the inheritance tax. Judge Nat M. Shelton also spoke. Dr. J. C. Pulkerson introduced the speakers.
Wednesday events offered films on two screens and a Bell's band concert on the courthouse porch. The German Evangelical church ladies hosted their annual lawn social in Jacob Pegert's yard. Despite competing entertainments, the social drew many people, with delicious refreshments and strong financial support aided by the Lexington band.
Mrs EB Young returned Wednesday evening from a trip to Jefferson City and Sedalia accompanied by Miss Bess and Miss Haze. Bell of St. Louis and Miss Blanche Fulkerson went to Corder Thursday for a short stay.
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