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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
7
A London Telegraph style guide explains how to dig and line a pond using clay as a waterproof bottom, plaster the sides six inches thick, and prepare a rich loam root bed. It discusses water supply options, rustic surroundings, and planting methods for lilies, water violets, and other aquatic plants.
The expedition to Mount Everest in the Himalayas nears the point of actual ascent. Led by experienced climber Eckenstein, the party aims to begin from the foot of the peak after long preparation. Experts believe gradual ascent is required to adapt to rare air, with months or years spent climbing and pauses after advances. The current record height cited is lower than Everest’s immense summit.
The article notes pneumatic chisels revolutionizing granite work, especially in Aberdeen where plants rely on compressors and hoses to power tools. It highlights rapid 2,000 to 15,000 strokes per minute, reduced labor, and less strain on workers. It also mentions 19th century waxed paper negatives used in early New York photography displayed by the New York Historical Society.
Col A J Hanscom, a Mexican War veteran and large Omaha landholder, built 36 one story rental buildings to avoid taxes on unproductive property. Elevator agents visiting him claimed he had no elevators, prompting his polite, puzzled replies as they left angrily.
A German physician promotes hot baths as more invigorating, advising water starting around 108 degrees Fahrenheit and gradually rising to bearable heat. Baths should last no more than five minutes and never cause discomfort. He defends his theory by citing widespread practice.
A blue book cited by the New York Post shows Barrow in Furness rising from 1,000 to over 57,000 inhabitants, Bradford from 2,000 to above 47,000, and London’s outskirts swelling dramatically. Outer areas like Croydon and Willesden each gain more than 100,000 since 1851, while rural counties such as Herefordshire and Shropshire lose 10,000 apiece.
The Teutonic carried 527,270 letters on a recent voyage to New York. If each envelope ran five inches, the total length would stretch 219,695 feet, more than 40 miles. Second class mail totaled 870 bags, weighing a column about 870 feet high. Ninety men transferred the mass from the steamer to the mail-boat in 30 minutes.
Directory lists Lexington and Lafayette County officers with court convenings, city officers, and standing committees. Names include Joseph Shelby, Horace Blickwell, James Chinn, Oscar Thomad, J Campbell, and Oswald Winkler among many others in Lexington and Lafayette County. It also notes church listings, post office staff, and local fraternal lodge details with meeting times.
The State of Missouri plaintiff will hold a public sale in Lexington Lafayette County on Monday August 10 1904 between 9 am and 5 pm at the courthouse steps to satisfy a special execution against Beary Marshall and Emma Marshall defendants. The property described as Lot nine fourteen (14) Pomeroy House and Grilam’s addition to Lexington Missouri, and the damages costs. Sheriff Oscar Thomas administers this sale.
Lafayette County Circuit Court in Lexington issues a special execution from the revenue office. The suit, styled The State of Missouri at the relation and to the use of J J Fulkerson, seeks action against Pearl Stupple and Mary Thomas with returnable dates at the August term.
Letters of administration on the estate of Anna Oberbolimann were granted July 7, 1208, by the probate court in Lafayette County Missouri. All claimants must exhibit claims for allowance within one year of the letters or be barred. Administrator Gustav F. Oberkoltmann provides notices for the Thirteenth day of July, 1000.
Sheriff Oscar Thomas announces a public sale of a coal mining lease on a Matthews property near Mayview Missouri. The description covers rights to mine coal and related equipment, under a lease dated April 11, 1888, valid two years, with sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand. Proceedings conducted by H. C. Wallace, Attorney.
The Sheriff of Lafayette County Missouri announces a public sale on Saturday August 8 at the courthouse in Lexington between 9am and 5pm. The sale will convey the interest of defendants Martin F. Russell and Ada R. Trotter in Lot fourteen and part of thirteen, block sixty four, first addition to Lexington Missouri, to satisfy a special execution issued from the circuit court. Costs and expenses of sale payable in cash.
Final settlement of the estate of Jamon cee fy eeeeneey tint o eee eee nal 4 requested by adminstrator J to be approved at Lafayette County Missouri court in Leaington during the August term 1003. Creditors to appear by November 14 and contest the final accounting if owed.
Sheriff Oscar Thomas announces a judicial sale by execution on Saturday August 4 1901 in Lexington Missouri. The property being sold is the north halves of lots seven and eight in block thirty eight first addition to Lexington lying in Lafayette County Missouri. The sale proceeds go to satisfy the judgment against Lorenzo McAlinthe and Phillip Keller trustees with costs. Bidder to pay cash and subject to court approval.
Notice is given by order of the Lafayette county Missouri probate court that the administrator is appointed for Nannie Uplling estate. All claimants must present claims for allowance within two years from publication or be barred forever. Julius Butlifort estate letters granted July 1008.
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