Deaths of Mrs Jack Hynes and Carrie Smith linked kin
Mrs Jack Hynes died Monday at 11:00 AM at her Oklahoma City home. Formerly Carrie Smith she was daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmore Smith of this city. She leaves husband parents three sisters and three brothers. Body brought to South 13th Street home. funeral set for 10:00 AM with Rev J E Alexander and Rev Robt L Cowan officiating. Services held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Latter Day Saint chapel in East Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hynes
Oklahoma
Hynes
Carrie Smith
Elmore Smith
Lep
South 13Th Street
J. E. Alexander
Robt. L. Cowan
Death of Dewey Grandstaff at Twenty third Street
Dewey Grandstaff, 55, was found dead Friday morning at his home on Twenty third Street. The cause of death is heart trouble. He is survived by two sons Jesse and Price Grandstaff and three daughters Mrs Albert Calmese Mrs Joseph Ratliff and Mrs Bert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Grandstaff
Dewey Gradstaff
Twenty-third St
Jesse
Price Grandtaff
Albert Calmese
Joseph Ratliff
Bert
Democratic Committee Fills Vaancies on Ticket in Higginsville
The county committee met Tuesday to fill vacancies for the November election. Julius Vogt of Concordia was chosen for Member of the House of Representatives, James A. Bray of Waverly for Judge of the County Court Eastern District, C. A. Keith of Lexington for Prosecuting Attorney, and J. W. Sydnor of Lexington for Public Administrator. John Chamberlain returned from a three weeks outing at Rainy Lake, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat County Committee
Higginsville
Julius Vogt
Concordia
House of Representatives
James A. Bray
Waverly
C. A. Keith
Lexington
J. W. Sydnor
Chamber of Commerce Goes to the Country Farm Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at Lee J. Slusher’s farm under the slogan Back to the Farm. President Gresham introduced new secretary William F. Pralle and the gathering enjoyed a social hour with music and a hearty meal before continuing business discussions and a vote of thanks to host Mr Slusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lee J. Slusher
Slusher
Gresham
William F. Pralle
Traile
Mr. Slusher
Streets Cleared By Civic Drive In Lexington
The Civic Division of the Chamber of Commerce under B M Little as chair sprinkles and sweeps Main street from Highland to Twentieth and Franklin from Ninth to Twentieth plus all cross streets. Cost is nominal 1.00 per month for curb business houses 50 cents for upstairs tenants and 50 cents for residents. Deputy Forsha travels to Kansas City for four Higginsville robbery suspects John R Rawson Earl James 16 and two negroes Sam Butler Leroy Wilson. Prisoners moved to Higginsville for preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
B. M. Little
J. W. Warder, Sr
Main Street
Highland Avenue
Twentieth Street
Franklin Avenue
Ninth
Twentieth
Thirteenth
Lexington
Forsha
Kansas City
T. M. Lake
Higginsville
John R. Rawson
Earl James
Sam Butler
Leroy Wilson
Misses Fannie Logan and guests visit Dr. Greer home
Misses Fannie Logan Mildred Combs Gertrude Gwinner and Mary L Myers were weekend guests at the country home of Dr H D Greer on the Independence road near Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Rene Logan
Mildred Combs
Gertrude Gwinner
Mary L. Myers
Dr. H. D. Greer
Independence Road
Kansas
Lafayette County Teachers Meeting in Lexington August 26 27 1920
Programs mailed to Lafayette County teachers announce a two day meeting at Lexington High School with about 200 teachers expected. Events include professional enrollments, music, multiple addresses from county and state educators, and discussions on Vitalized Agriculture and school administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Missouri
Lafayette County
Salo: Rey
J. A. Kay
Christtian Church
F. W. Caldwell
Higginsville
C. H. McClure
Central Missour State Teachers
Marriage licenses issued in multiple Missouri towns
A list of couples granted marriage licenses includes Sam Luetjen and Concordia Mary Kuchoff in Concordia. Dewey J. Breckenridge and Martha W. Leg¢ in Lexington. Henry BE. Nettles in Cedar Grove. Pauline Perrie Willson in Lexington. Rufus D. Johnson in Lexington. Florence Lee Barnes in Lexington. Robt. BE. Mueller in Higginsville. Agnes Myers in Higginsville. Creigh A. House in Kansas City. Estehr J. Crocker in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Luetjen
Concordia
Mary Kuchoff
Henry BE. Nettles
Cedar Grove
Pauline Perrie Willson
Lex’ton
Pralle Takes Post as Chamber Secretary in City
Wm. F. Pralle, newly appointed permanent secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, arrived Monday to begin duties. An estimated 2,000 people attended the Gospel Service at the Tabernacle Sunday night in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Pralle
The
Chamber of Commerce
Tabernacle
Farmers urged to exhibit exceptional yields in Lexington
Notice to all farmers in Lafayette County to bring specimens of their yield to the Chamber of Commerce office in Lexington for exhibit consideration. All farm related materials are sought. Watch newspapers for further announcements of the fall exhibit to be held in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Chamber OF Commerce
Lexington
Capt J Q Plattenburg Dead at Morris Hotel
Capt J Q Plattenburg a Dover native and Civil War veteran dies at 2 15 pm Friday at the Morris Hotel age 75 born February 25 1846 in Dover never married survived by four brothers and one sister funeral held at Dover Sunday at 2 pm Also note: Athletics forfeited game at Corder after umpire fell asleep as final inning ended and players left the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Plattenburg
Morris Hotel
Kansas City
Dover
Shelby
Elks Lodge
Lexington
Plattenburg
J. S
Henry Plattenburg
Cassville
Harvey Plattenburg
Walter Plattenburg
Spencer Brown
Waverly
Irwin Donovan
Muskogee, Okla
Thanks for support during our father Dewey Grandstaff's funeral
We express heartfelt thanks to all who helped us during our sad bereavement and burial of our father, Dewey Grandstaff, and to those who refrained from using the ball park during the funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Grandstaff
Ball Park
Miss Louise McDonald Returns From Missouri Summer Session
Miss Louise McDonald returned Friday evening from Columbia Missouri where she attended the University of Missouri summer session. She graduated in June from Randolph-Macon College with the degree of A. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McDonald
Columbia
University of Missouri
Miss McDonald
Randolph-Macon College
Athletics Seek to Use Joe Howe After Sweet Springs Win
The Sweet Springs and Corder game last Sunday ended 6 to 1 in favor of Sweet Springs and was discussed at Higginsville league meeting Friday night. Joe Howe's return to Lexington was submitted to the board, and Athletics were granted permission to use him in remaining games if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Springs
Corder
Higginsville
Joe Howe
Lexington
Athletics
Births in local families this week in August 1920
Mr and Mrs Jesse W Ed wards announce a son born Tuesday morning August 17 1920. Mr and Mrs Ford Bates Jr announce a daughter born Sunday August 15 1920. Mr and Mrs Wm Davis of Kansas City announce a son born Friday August 18 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Edwards
Ford Bates, Jr
Wm. Davis
Kansas City
House Crocker wed at Baptist parsonage in Kansas City
Mr. Creigh A House and Miss Esther June Crocker both of Kansas City were married Saturday evening at 730 o clock at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Elias Miller officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creigh A. House
Esther June Crocker
Kansas City
The
Baptist Parsonage
Elias ©. Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford
Morrison & Sons
Main St
Lexington, Mo
Blevins
Latter Day Saint
East Lexington
Democratic Committee
John Chamberlain
Rainy Lake
Canada
Jinne
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington, Missouri
Lafayette County Teachers' Meeting
A. Kay
Launfal
L. F. Blackburn
Jackson County
Independence
T. R. Luckett
Pettis County
Sedalia
Bertha Larkin
Midred Barron
Nina Willis
Hubert Bates
O. H. Westerman
Worth Bates
Dewey J. Breckenridge
Martha W. Leg
Rufus D. Johnson
Florence Lee Barnes
Robt
BE. Mueller
Agnes Myers
Estehr J. Crocker
Corder Grounds
House
Lambert Lumber Company
John J. Price
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