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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
2
Mrs Charles Singleton of this city lifted a cabbage head into her kitchen not knowing a live foot long snake rested inside. She split the cabbage and partially cooked it, discovering the creature in the vessel. The tale ends with a warning about surprises in ordinary produce.
In Johnson County during the past week several barns burned. The W. J. Mayes barn near Montserrat was consumed Saturday night with the fire discovered between 1 and 2 am. The origin is unknown. Sixteen tons of hay and extensive farming machinery were lost. Insurance stood at 500 on the barn and 200 on contents. The report notes another loss on the J. A. Wysoff farm south of Holden in the Medford area, with the barn and all contents burned. The fire was found between 11 and 12 o'clock Tuesday night, destroying hay, corn, oats, a cream separator, equipment, and four horses.
In Lexington writer meets jeweler Geo. P. Venable who preserves the first sewing machine sold in the county. The 8 Grover & Puker model, bought by a farmer in 1856, was later repurchased by Venable. Small, hand powered, about a foot square, it still works and is on constant exhibit.
A Friday night strike by lightning at Z. B. Hunter’s farm in the forks of Blackwater killed 28 hogs taking shelter under a straw roofed shed. Loss estimated at at least 300 dollars per the Warrensburg Journal Democrat.
Perry Storts sold his LUO acre farm about two miles northwest of Slater to Henry Jones for 110 dollars per acre. Jones takes possession March 1, 1910, per Slater Rustler.
At a Commercial Club meeting Buckner proposed a local horse show but faced tepid backing from businessmen. Buckner originated the idea, but enthusiasm was low and no firm plans emerged.
Buckner Record notes the annual event in Jackson County ended last year after prize shows failed to yield town benefits. Local businessmen questioned value of spending on the shows, preferring to use funds more effectively elsewhere. In other notices, J D Clarkson of 75 dies near town and Grandmother Koenig marks 83rd birthday at Judge Klingenberg's home.
A compilation of property transfers including Geo Nasser to J F Winn land for 15500 Anson to Town Aullville strip for 2400 M EE Fitzgerald to W E Fitzgerald land 15 and others. Transfers cover numerous parcels with varied amounts from 1 to 9500 dollars and more in multiple names and locations.
Land and Money advertise Lafayette county farms for sale at reasonable prices. They claim buyers know the value and promise quick moves on both city residences and vacant lots to suit purchasers. Contact Grate Bros or E B Vaughn for numbers and reliable messenger services.
An advertisement urges daily bowel movement and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure for constipation. It touts a free trial bottle sent to interested readers and offers medical advice from Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Indiana.
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