Lexington Soldiers Leave for Nevada Training
Lexingtons young soldiers of Company A Sixth Missouri Infantry left Sunday bound for Nevada to train before Fort Sill. Officers Campbell Boardman and Stonestreet led a well drilled unit from Wentworth Academy with local support, band, and hundreds of townspeople bidding a solemn, heartfelt farewell.
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Sixth Missouri Infantry
Nevada
Missouri Pacific
Lexington
Wentworth
Lexington College
Ralph Campbell
Henry Boardman
William Stonestreet
Wentworth Military Academy
Fort Sill
Jack Bell
Court House
United States
Final Day Examines 112 Drafted Men for Exemption
The exemption board concluded its examination of draft calls. Out of 112 examined, 82 were found physically fit, 30 rejected, 64 claimed exemption, and 18 claimed no exemption. Names of the eighteen are listed. Lieut. Morris and Lieut. Ryder, among 76 lieutenants from Fort Riley, will soon sail for France from New York City with about 1,200 officers in the group. their service will be watched closely by Lexington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Geo. A. Bergsicker
Calvin Bannon
Odessa
Carl A. Branson
Wm. H. Clouse
Scholville
Frank Tobola
Waverly
Sylvester Forbush
Cdl
S. Hg
Fritz Krahenbuhl
Chapel Hill
Julius H. Oetting
Concordia
Raymond M. Sanders
Con
Morris
France
Fort Riley
Lafayette I. Morris
D. C. Morris
New York City
I. E. Ryder
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Will Form Home Guard Authorized by Governor Gardner
The Civic and Protective League discussed organizing a state backed home guard with county committees enrolling volunteers. The guard would have state limits, mirror National Guard rules, and not affect draft or regular service. Next meeting set for August 21 to explain law and enroll volunteers.
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Civic and Protective League
Home Guard
Gardner
Committee of National Defense
National Guard
Letter From Major Ristine to Lexington Women
A letter from Major Carl L. Ristine of the Sixth Missouri Infantry thanks Mrs. Gee and women of Lexington for superb lunches. He notes the meals boosted morale, mentions sharing with the Colonel and staff, and asks to convey thanks to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Ristine
Nevada
Missouri
Campbell
Carl L.ristine
6Th Mo. Infantry
Local court rounds up liquor and weapon cases
August Anderson found guilty for selling liquor on Sunday with a 50 dollar fine and costs. C J Nisewanger case on concealed weapons continued to December term. Arthur Cole pled guilty to felonious assault and was fined 100 dollars. Jack Riley received two years for kidnapping a child. Wm Brown jailed 30 days for petty larceny. Clarence Deeser sentenced two years for grand larceny. Chas Phillips pleads not guilty to selling without license, trial set for August 22. Polk Fulkerson hung jury on weapons charge. State v Graham Crump Baxter Marquis Bowen, negroes, gambling, tried today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Anderson
C. J. Nisewanger
Arthur Cole
Jack Riley
Chas
Seitz
Wm. Brown
Clarence Deeser
Chas. Phillips
Polk Fulkerson
State
William Graham
Ida Crump
Geo. Baxter
Bert Marquis
Frank Bowen
Captain Sellers Assigned to Fort Sill Training
Captain Sandford Sellers Jr leaves tonight for Fort Sill Oklahoma to take a special course in machine gun firing at the School of Musketry He is among six officers chosen from Fort Riley to specialize in this branch of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Fort Sill
Sandford Sellers, Jr
Oklahoma
School of Musketry
Fort Riley
Lexington Men Get Commissions in Army Reserve
The suspense ends as Lexington student officers from Fort Riley are named. Sandford Sellers Jr to be captain in Infantry ORC. McDonald A Wilson to first lieutenant in Field Artillery ORC. J BE Ryder to first lieutenant Infantry ORC. Joseph C Snyder to second lieutenant Field Artillery National Army. Lafayette I Morris Alvin De Berry William W Schwartz to second lieutenants Infantry ORC. Fred A Wilmot and W L Groves to second lieutenants Quartermaster National Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Lexington
Sandford Sellers, Jr
McDonald A. Wilson
Field Artillery
J. BE. Ryder
Joseph C. Snyder
National Army
Lafayette I. Morris
Alvin de Berry
William W. Schwartz
Officers Reserve Corps
Fred A. Wilmot
W. L. Groves
Quartermaster Corps
Student Officers Arrive Home From Fort Riley
Lexing ton men recently commissioned from Fort Riley training camp arrived home Wednesday Capt. Sandford Sellers Jr Lieut McDonald H Wilson Lieut Lafayette I Morris Lieut Alvin De Berry Lieut Joseph C Snyder Lieut Fred A Wilmot and Lieut W L Groves were among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fort Riley
Sandford Sellers, Jr
McDonald H. Wilson
Lafayette I. Morris
Alvin de Berry
Joseph C. Snyder
Fred A. Wilmot
W. L. Groves
Longtime Lexington Official Albert E. James Dies at 80
Albert E. James died Thursday at 4 30 PM at his home 1006 Highland Avenue after six months confined to bed. Born September 11 1865 in Lexington he spent his life here and earned wide local respect. He served in city offices eighteen years including city council four teen years city collector and two years city treasurer. He was a member of the Eagles Turners and W O W. Surviving are his wife son Edwin mother Mary B. James St Joseph sister Mrs Jacob Newcomer St Joseph and brother William B. James Lexington. Funeral services conducted by Rev R N Allen were held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. James
Lexington
Eagles, Turners
Edwin
Mary B. James
St. Joseph
Jacob Newcomer
William B. James
R. N. Allen
Suburban Home Contract Granted for Fire Replacement
Mrs Allie Bougher accepts plans and awards contract for a new house south of town to replace the fire damaged residence. Architect Jas W Cheatham drew plans estimating about 8000 dollars. The home will be modern in every detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Bougher
Jas. W. Cheatham
Green-Pearson Couple Wed in Jefferson City
Mr Ewing Green son of Mr and Mrs G A Green and Miss Nell Pearson of Jefferson City were married in Jefferson City on Monday August 13. The brief ceremony united two local families, with the couple listed as newlyweds in the city notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing G. Green
G. A. Green
Mrs Guy McDaniel and Son Visit Kansas City
Mrs Guy McDaniel and her son Merideth traveled to Kansas City for a midweek visit. They were seen touring downtown landmarks and meeting friends during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McDaniel
Merideth
Kansas City
Sedalia Cubs Fall 3 to 1 to Athletics at Athletic Park
Sedalia Cubs, a fast semi pro squad from Missouri, lost 3 to 1 at Athletic Park Sunday afternoon. Cubs starter Sibe pitched well for the visitors while Hale earned the win for the Athletics. Key moments included Humphreys a circuit shot for the Cubs and Wells, Holleran and Shoemaker driving in all three Athletics runs in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Cubs
Missouri
Athletic Park
Frank Stevens
Joe Howe
Slusher
Mason
Tom Holleran
Cubs
Humphreys
Athletics
Holleran
Hale
Wells
Mackie
Hardin
Shoemaker
Sibe
Neck of the Woods
Elkers
Haleron
Kudroff
Gunder
Clemens
Missouri River Claims Another Watchman
Clifford Bowlin employed as a watchman by the Kansas City Bridge Company at the mouth of Fishing River above Orrick fell from a barge Saturday night into the Missouri River and disappeared. He studied veterinary surgery and worked to fund his education. He has a brother practicing in Orrick. If the body is found contact G. A. Lawrence in Orrick at telephone 124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Clifford Bowlin
Kansas City Bridge Co
Fishing River
Orrick
Bowlin
G. A. Lawrence
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Lisut
Harry W. Boardman
Wm. M. Stonestreet
William
James Greer
al Gosoroski
Frank M. Gillibert
Louis C. Harney
Joseph F. Head
William K
Smummary
Criminal Court
Albert E. James
Highland Avenue
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