Grand Jury Report Suggests County Upgrades in 1912
The Lafayette County Missouri Grand Jury report from August Term 1912 urges major improvements. It notes poor farm conditions, calls for better caregiver compensation, fireproofing for the treasurer, a new jail, and remodeled offices. It also requests a door between Prosecuting Attorney and Grand Jury rooms and yard renovations for aesthetic and safety reasons.
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Lafayette County
Missouri
John A. Rich
Criminal Court
Lexington
Recorder
Grand Jury
Court House
Erea
Main Street shooting between two brothers ends with injuries
Friday afternoon about three o'clock on Main Street Walter Hardman shot and wounded Stamp Mayes. Earlier in the day Hayes chased Hardman, armed himself at home, then returned intending to kill Mayes. They met on Main Street. Hardman's gun misfired twice, finally firing as Hayes shot, the ball passing through Hayes's hand. Hayes was then out of range.
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Main Street
Walter Hardman
Stamp Mayes
Hayes
Hardman
Ida Gosewisch Kriegk Dies in Germany at 53
Word reached here that Ida Gosewisch a former resident died in Verden Germany on July 23 after pneumonia at age 53 Her death was reported from overseas to local authorities and appears in the obituary notices.
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Ida Gosewisch
For Sale A Few Poland Gilts Bred for Fall Litters
A brief notice selling Poland gilt pigs bred for fall litters. Contact A. P. Young for details.
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Poland
Court Disposes Rape and Theft Cases Saturday
State v Sam Scott ended with a not guilty verdict on rape. William Hutchason pleaded guilty to rape and faces two years, parolee. Sam Moore guilty of larceny from person with three years. Joh Knox pleaded guilty to forging checks and rape with five year term. Walter Calmese pleaded guilty to forging checks and rape with five years. Sylvester Basey pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined one hundred dollars.
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Sam Scott
William Hutchason
Tve
Sam Moore
Joh Knox
Walter Calmese
Sylvester Basey
Lexington Boy Scouts To Battle Weeds For City Beauty
The Lexington Boy Scouts, usually ready for commendable undertakings, overlook the streets of the city. Weeds on many roads give a backwoods appearance. The chief scout will lead a battalion to launch a charge against these weeds to improve the city’s beauty.
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Boy Scouts
Lexington
Mrs Chas and family visit Kansas City for a few days
Mrs Chas joined by Keith and daughters Nadine and Aileen traveled to Kansas City yesterday for a short visit lasting several days.
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Chas
Keith
Nadine
Aileen
Kansas City
Lexington Park Association Forms to Acquire Goose Pond for Playground
A Lexington Park Association was formed with E. J. McGrew as president and Col. Sandford Sellers as vice president to acquire Goose Pond and adjacent land for a public playground. The group aims to secure land and sewerage, beautify the area, and turn the site over to the Lexington School Board. Several thousand dollars will be needed, with a town canvass planned for contributions.
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Lexington Park — Association
E. J. McGrew
Col. Sandford Sellers
W. J. Bandon
Walter B. Waddell
E. N. Hopkins
Jas. R. Moorehead
Lexington
Gener
Goose Pond
Stme
Lexington School Board
Magnificent plan for central playground area
A bold proposal outlines a centrally located playground with a drive to remove an unsightly hole. The plan advocates health and urban improvement, describing the site as a blemish to be eradicated and replaced with safe recreation space for residents.
Drowned: Oscar Proctor of County Resident Dies in Nebraska
Oscar Proctor son of Jerry Proctor formerly of this county and now living in Kansas City drowned Sunday afternoon in Nebraska. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Ella Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Warren of Higginsville. The funeral was held in Kansas City Tuesday and the body was brought to Lexington Wednesday morning and buried directly from the train.
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Oscar Proctor
Jerry Proctor
Kansas City
Nebraska
Ella Warren
R. F. Warren
Higginsville
Lexington
Higginsville County Fair Guests Named in Report
Yesterday’s notes from Higginsville lists attendees at the county fair including Mr and Mrs J W Sydnor and Mr and Mrs John Sturgis. Also present were Miss Anna Mairs, Miss Nell Mairs, Miss Dacura Abbot, Miss Carrie Loomis, Mrs Chaile Mangus, Miss Mary Marquis, Miss Mattie Marquis, Miss Kathryn Ashurst, Ruth Ashurst, Laura Winkler, Mrs Arthur Clapp, G M Dong, George Weis, Jude, Matthew Kenney, Wilmot Kenney, Louis Gruber, Mr and Mrs T A Walker, W M Deweese, and surviving names of Miss Atha, J G Worthington and daughter Katherine, plus Miss Cliffie Dillingham.
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Higginsville
J. W. Sydnor
John Sturgis
Anna
Nell Mairs
Dacura Abbot
A Keith
Carrie Loomis
Chaile Mangus
Mary
Mattie Marquis
Ea Kethryn
Ruth Ashurst
Laura Winkler
Arthur Clapp
G. M. Dong
George Weis
Jude
Matthew
Wilmot Kenney
Louis Gruber
T. A. Walker
W. M. Deweese
Diugster
Atha
J. G. Worthington
Katherine
Cliffie Dillingham
Davis Return from Visit to Bates in St Louis
Mr and Mrs F L Davis returned yesterday to St Louis after visiting Mrs Davis father Dr G W Bates Barrett Bates accompanied them home for a visit Mrs W J Bandon and two children Wm and Margaret went to Kansas City yesterday for a few days visit
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F. L. Davis
St. Louis
Notice to Parents on School Attendance Law 1909 1911
District clerk posts 10 days before opening. Requirements mandate school attendance for children ages 8 to 16 with specific exemptions. Provisions cover nonattendance penalties, employer penalties, and duties of attendance officers, boards, and teachers. Public posting is required.
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Justice of the Peace
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Sivine
Probate
John M. Poage
Woodrow Wilson
A. P. Young
Lexington Park Association
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