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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement urges readers to examine the composition of foods and medicines, praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for restoring regular cycles, strengthening the system, and aiding pregnancy. It cites medical authorities, offers a free booklet, and lists local residents’ visits and travel notes.
Local residents and visitors frequent Lexington and nearby towns, with many listed traveling to Kansas City for business or leisure. Ads promote Dewitt’s remedies from Crenshaw & Young, along with Kennedy’s Laxative Syrup and Kodot stomach medicines.
Local notices report Weillyn using Bal lard's Soon Liniment for rheumatism and muscle relief. Crenshaw & Young sell it. Miss Katie Taegtbuehring visits Kansas City for several days with friends. Mr and Mrs B H Campbell return from McDonald County. Mrs D P Groves returns from Sedalia. Mrs Grover Ayers arrives from Kansas City for a several week visit. Mr and Mrs R A Edmonds return from Kansas.
Disagreeable at home? Cranky moods may stem from your liver. Batlari s Herbine, 50 cents a bottle, claims to restore liver balance and improve mood at home. Sold by Crenshaw Young. Also notes of social visits: Mr and Mrs William B. Waddell and son Robert in Kansas City. James Ardinger visiting Capt J P Ardinger. Miss Freda Lepper returning from Kansas City. Clara Zimmerman and Katie Gray traveling to Holton and Olathe. Mr and Mrs Dent Davis of Brush Colorado visiting Mrs Robt Davis.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal consumption of the remedy aids blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollar reward for any case not cured, and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, with pricing noted as 18 cents for pills.
County Clerk C. L. Glasscock announces available State Fair Premium lists for residents to obtain exhibits for the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia. The premium catalogue notes higher premiums and an Educational Department, signaling growth. The state has invested over a half million dollars in fair buildings and improvements, offering Lafayette County a chance to advertise resources and showcase progress in livestock, agriculture, and education. Copies of the catalogue may be secured by visiting the county clerk's office.
Father Candidus Mertens, pastor of the Catholic church in Wigginaville, drowned at 8 30 Sunday evening while bathing in a lake there. He was believed seized by cramps. the body was recovered. He was well known and had aided in Lexington ceremonies.
The body of Mrs. Cyrus Osborn who died in Afton Oklahoma last Thursday was brought here for interment Friday evening. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock at Judge T A Walker's home. Accompanied by her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs I D Hitchcock she had been living with them at the time of death.
In a Sunday game at Higgisville the Higginsville Athletics led 4 2 when Merchants Shinn scored a safe slide to home, prompting a controversy and an umpire call that awarded the game to the Merchants 0 despite the final score.
Dr N B Payne called to Joplin Sunday morning by brother in law George Temple. Rev and Mrs R T Mansfield returned from Pertle Springs B Y P U Convention. Mrs P S Fulkerson and daughter Katherine and Miss Mary Ridings returned from Wellington. Miss Quindara Jones left for Cairo Illinois after extended visit with Mrs J C McGrew Jr. Mrs J T Taylor Sr and Mr and Mrs Thomas Pletcher returned from Holden after funeral of W A Hill. Mr and Mrs J T McGrew Jr and their son William Bard and Mrs McGrew's mother Mrs J W Jones visited Kansas City. Mr C A Benton and daughter Margaret and cousin Florence Sloan left for Sioux City. Ten youths enjoyed a tally-ho ride Friday by C L Summers. They then attended the Methodist lawn social with refreshments. The women of the Methodist church hosted a lawn social on Friday evening. Day's band provided music and weather and refreshments pleased attendees. net proceeds about 40 00.
Local sale notice offering remaining Cafayette County farms at reasonable prices. Also mentions city residences and vacant lots for sale. Buyer inquiries directed to Grata Bros at phone 223 BE B Vaughn’s home, phone 272. W. .
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