Law suit and court actions in Lexington era docket
A partial court record details slander outcomes, plantiff judgments, and continued cases. It lists judgments against Fred McDonald and McDonald related matters, quieting title, partition awards, and appointed commissioners. Infrastructure orders include road surveys, bridge works, and drainage bonds in Kentucky counties. Transactions cover loan liquidation, bond takeups, and payment calls across Lexington and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istoomfield Bank
Efel Bros
Plantiff
M. A. McVay
McDonald
Marie Fuchs
Ry Hoppe
Tion
Moline Plow Co
Nat Fr
Moore
Samuel Shafer
Wm. Neer
Nannie Chamblin
Two Prostrations From Tuesday Heat
Two men collapsed due to the oppressive heat on Tuesday. Mose Micelle a Midway firefighter was walking home after work when he was found on the street and carried to his residence in critical condition. Henry Taewhring suffered a light stroke at Frank 4 residence and recovered within hours as heat worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Micelle
Hin Contonty
iMenry Taewhring
Cutie Gene
Frank 4
Death of Child in Family Tragedy
A infant child of Mr and Mrs Haye died Tuesday at eight months old. The infant, born in March, passed away at home. The details reflect a sudden loss within the family and local notices will follow regarding funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haye
Lexington boarding schools poised for record attendance
The region sees growing prosperity and rising interest in schooling as Wentworth builds a new facility and Central College and Lexington College focus on interior renovations. Enrollment is expected to rise next season with more young men and women seeking education, intensifying competition in the local school scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Wentworth
Central College
Lexington College
Dover Camp Picnic Promises Bigger Event This Year
The Dover Camp No 10004 M W A hosts its second annual picnic at Dover on Saturday August 24. Last year the Dover Woodmen earned praise for their picnic plans and promise a function that will outshine last year's lawn party with several prominent speakers and good music arranged by Capt Day. Dover, known for hospitality in Lafayette county, hopes for a pleasant time for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Dover Woodmen
Capt Day
Lafayette County
Miss Brays Recital Delights Odessa Audience
Miss Nellie Bray assisted by Miss Lydia Schaefermeyer gave an instrumental and elocutionary recital at Magical Hall last night. About 125 people attended as Bray, in her third year at the St. Louis Institute for the Blind, impressed with well rendered piano pieces and recitations. The notice also lists the upcoming teachers' examination at Odessa High School on the 23rd and the subjects scheduled for two days of testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Bray
Lydia Schaefermeyer
Magical Hall
Miss Bray
St. Louis Institute For the Blind
Doea
Odessa
Family Reunion For Brightwell Family Held
The Brightwell family gathered for a reunion with eight siblings present. William Walter of Parkville MO arrived Wednesday, plus Mrs EB Bryant and two children of Lawrence Kan, Mrs F D Hopkins of Wellington City, and Mrs RL Brightwell of Kansas City. One son was expected Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. T. Brightwell
Walter
Parksville
EB. L. Bryant
Lawrence Kana
F. D. Hopkins
Wellington City
RL. Brightwell
Kansas City
Priday
Japan Lecturer at Fayette City Lecture
Mr Tsukamoto of Japan lectured at Central College Fayette in the Methodist Church lecture room on Japan. The talk mixed humor with lantern slides. Mrs Gorlon and Mr Gagilon accompanied the party with travel plans toward Las Vegas New Mexico and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsukamoto
Japan
Central College
Fayette
Methodist Church On
Mra
J. P. Gorlon
Bee Min
Pemberton
Sanday Ereting
Vegas
New Mexico
Torad
Mr. Gagilon
Kansas City
Death of Miss Lucy Ann Temple In East Lexington
Miss Lucy Ann Temple aged 70s died after five months of paralysis at the home of her brother in law Dr. N B Payne in East Lexington. She was born January 1843 in Peoria County Illinois and moved here in 1847 becoming a longtime Christian church member. Survived by brother George Temple of Joplin and sisters Mrs N B Payne and Mrs M L Chandler. Funeral held Sunday with Rev B Biiney. interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Attendees included Lucy Morrison Chas Morrison and J B Morrison of Kansas City and Dr and Mrs J P Henry of Excelsior Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Ann Temple
N. B. Payne
East Lexington
Miss Temple
Peoria County
Illinois
Christian Church
George Temple
Joplin
M. L. Chandler
B. Biiney
Machpelal
Lucy Morrison
Chas
A. Morison
J.B. Morrison
Kansas City
J. P. Henry
Excelsior Springs
Bell and Day Band Concert on Court House Porch
Bell and Day presented a Thursday concert on the Court House porch with court approval. The program featured numbered pieces and student performers including F. G. St. Clair, Ellie Brooks, Mabel McKinley, and Alexander, with selections such as Forget Me Not Waltz and Bohemian Girl, plus marches and waltzes, marking a notable improvement noted for the City Hall area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Day
Court House
City Hall
F. G. St. Clair
Ellie Brooks
State Lodge of Instruction to Convene at Higginaville
Brother Masons invited to a State Lodge of Instruction at Higginaville Lodge No. BioA on August 15 16 and 17 1007 Grand Master David M. Wilson will preside with KR W Bro D R McLachlin as State Grand Lecturer overseeing the work. Alfred Hoeven secretary and Frank Kerem Mew master urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginaville Lodge No. Bioa. Fy
A. M. Thureday
David M. Wilson
KR. W. Bro
D. R. McLachlin
Alfred H. HoEren
Sec
Paank Kerem Meve
W. M
Violent welcome party shocks Gordon Graham at home
A Colorado couple, Gordon and Mrs Gordon Graham, woke to a midnight assault described as a party gone wrong. Twenty two neighbors used dynamite and cannons to drum up a chaotic welcome, leaving the stove and wagon in a stream. The episode ended with introductions and refreshments as townsfolk dispersed. Nearby residents, travelers, and visitors share brief notes on daily life and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Graham
Gordon
Intelligencer
Gordon W. Graham
Ole Mintoo
Lily Park
Colorado
Graham
Howe
Neck of the Woods
Local residents and visitors frequenting Hig ginsville and nearby towns
Irving Withers conducted business in Kansas City last Saturday. Miss Grace Brabaher and Miss Nettie Heidbrink visited relatives in Kansas City and Higginsville. Many locals and travelers stopped by for visits, news, or work, including T. B. Denning with a painted house by Mr. Land, Judge Weedin, Mr. Smarr, and Mrs. Mollie Boyd. Wheat fields face wet delays. old residents return from Texas and Lawton trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Withers
Kansas City
Grace Brabaher
Monroe
Nettie Heidbrink
Higginsville
Bougher (Nee) Shanks
Annie Dowden
L. C. Chiles
T. B. Denning
Mr. Land
Schaal
Bradsher
O. W. Kincheloe
Kate Waterhouse
Odessa
Henry Drummond
Slater
Judge Weedin
Lexington
Geo. B. Green
Robi. Smarr
Topeka
BT. Smarr
Mollie Boyd
Dallas
Texas
Sarah Herr
Nora Simpson
Edward
Claudie Greer
Warrensburg
Cory Buchanan
Mayview Warket
Cryer
Schmitz
Mattie Pitner
Judge Butt
Dean
Waverly Ie
Annona Injured After World Record The Mare Breaks Many Records
Annona the year old mare of Capt Todhunter won the first heat at Marshall in 2134 a state and world record for a year old on a half mile track. She was injured in the second heat when Ina Tall crowded her causing a wheel to strike her right fore leg. She finished the heat bleeding and could not race in the third heat though she completed the distance. Surgeons say she has a good chance to recover and be moved in a few days. bred and trained in Lafayette county the mare was driven by Lafayette driver Wm Hackley who is renowned as a top trainer and driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Annona
Todhunter
Lexington
Ina Tall
Lafayette County
Wm. Hackley
Local social notes mention visits and travel week of August events
Dover notes list residents and visitors from Lexington Kansas City Alliance Neb and Higginsville with several trips to St Louis Nodaway county and Marshall. Mentions August gathering at the August meeting and a five month old burial. The Steelamiths Co. to open a weeks engagement at the New Grand next Monday August 12 with Sweet Clover and a price range from 10 to 30 cents plus reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Schneider
St. Louis
Kate McDowell
C. K. Perrle
Virginie
Kansas City
Caples
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos. Cobba
John Abbot
Lexington News
Jas. W. Williamson
Williamson
J. H. Cather
R. A. Calvin
J. K. Gray
Lexington Township
Snn
Bar
Washington Township
P. mi
P. m. Civil
Gov't
A. m
P.m. U
A. m. Adv
P. m. Science
Miss Lucy Temple
Mabel McKinley
Rival Rovers
Alexander
Baife
White
Brother Masons
F. & Barnes
Lilly Colorado
Harry Taubman
Barnes
Bear River
L. J. Bullard
B.C. Gordon
Pauline Sellers
Marquis
J. Q. Plattenburg
Leroy Farmer
Opera House
P. R. Bogan
Concordia
Minnie Wilson
Kanna City
Elm, Davis
Mines
Nancy Wright
Mamie Hackker
Mien Krysla Boone
Lily, Colorado
James Love
C.cramtlin
Bigginsville
Irving Zeyaing
FE. M. Taubman
J. O. Lesuenr
Gillian Fox
Fannie Pirner
Milt Drummond
Chicago
Bess Graves
Francesa Young
Versailles
Nannie Steele
George Cobbs
D&wts
Nancy Chamberlain
Lawton Gordon
Kanaa City
Mrs
E. C. Gordon
Mary Haya
Hereadew
Myra
Lee Hawkins
Upton Wilson
Mangum
Okla
Ki. J. Weaterhouse
Susie Flournoy
Wellington
E. W. Flourney
J. Reid Ryland
Montgomery
Ala
Knights of Columbus
Joseph Long Jr
Leo Shinn
Frank Harrison
Martin McDonald
Joseph Kle
J.J. Carrell
Killian Long
Mike Gavia
Mayview. Notes
Huck Finnell
James Drummond
T. M. Chinn
Chester
Laurence Smith
Lb. K. Foulds
Dr. Nickel
Maggie Warren
Lawton
Geo. H. Plattenburg
Pflegar
Mayview
JG. Benning
Willie Belle Whitsett
Alma Kincheloe
Win
Missouri
E. T. Stler
Dover Notes
J. R. Plattenburg
Allen Harwood
Idaho
Rl, Fox
Henry Holen
Eid. Henshaw
James Cather
W. W. Meng
Webb Cole
Joe Littlejohn
Mrs.he
B. Stark
Near Lexington
Joe Vaughn
Alliance, Neb
Frank Fox
L. Brown
Ola Gray
Mary Lee Cooper
Will Holland
W.S. Beck
Dick Guene
Bigginaville
John Hall
Hodge
Arthur Carter
Fairfax
Addie ‘Hodges
Jennie Vaughan
Nodaway County
Frank Evang
Morris
M. Montague
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