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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
3
In hot weather many families face summer complaint and the need for prompt treatment. Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York reports using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for years with quick relief after a serious attack, noting one dose calmed intense pain and others in her family have had similar results.
Mrs. Mary Weedin and Mrs. Ed Lierman visited Wellington Saturday. Miss Lillian Erickson traveled to Chanute Kansas for a short visit. Mrs. Mary Meisenhelter went to Kansas City Saturday to spend the day.
Advert shows Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders. Claims they prevent misery and suffering and recommends trying them at a cost of a quarter.
Miss Josephine Norland departed Saturday for her Weston Missouri home following a visit with Mrs. Ben Burniston. Howard Henry also returned Saturday to his Kansas City home after visiting relatives here.
Families keep a bottle of Cham berlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for emergencies. It is described as a good investment that saves them much suffering and is reliable according to users.
J. W. Zentmeyer of Corder arrived Saturday to spend the day. Mrs. B. R. Bishop of Chicago arrived Friday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Alex Graves.
Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Odessa and the court orders Charles Stewart to appear at the October term in Lexington. The petition also claims $11.47 delinquent taxes paid on the land. If he fails to answer by the term, default judgment will be entered. Publication to be in The Lexington Intelligencer.
Mrs Chas Gray visited Waverly Saturday. Miss Irene Ashurst returned Saturday from Alma Missouri after a visit.
It is not an easy matter to cure this disease but it can be done in most instances by taking Chamberlains Tablets and complying with the plain printed directions that accompany each package.
Mrs Thomas Briody returned Saturday to her home in Kansas City after a week with Mr and Mrs Phil Hogan. Clyde Sanders of near Odessa was adjudged insane Friday by the county court and sent to Nevada. Miss Mary Ross of Baldwin a former Central College student arrived Friday to visit the family of J C Shelton.
The Circuit Court of Lafayette County Missouri orders unknown consorts heirs and assigns of Edward Windsor deceased to appear for a tax lien case. The action seeks taxes interest and costs on real estate in Lexington described as east half of lot 9 and west half of lot 11 in Block B Hunter's Addition. A term begins October 8 1917 with publication in The Lexington Intelligencer.
Public Administrator for Lafayette County Missouri given order July 30 1917 to exhibit claims against the estate of Fred Gusperi Allee Calvan ates within six months or be barred. Claims must be shown within one year from the order date or forever barred. Judge Wilson presiding.
Officers receive fixed allowances plus yearly sums shown with a five year step increase for all ranks below brigadier general. Second lieutenant 1700, first lieutenant 2000, captain 2400, major 8000, lieutenant colonel 3500, colonel 4000, brigadier general 6000, major general 8000, lieutenant general 11000. Monthly pay for enlisted men. Mrs John Hogan visited Se d-alia Thursday evening for a visit with Mr and Mrs Tim Galvin.
In Lafayette County Missouri in vacation August 1917 The State of Missouri suing to obtain taxes interest and costs on Lots 1 2 3 4 Block O First Addition to the Town of Aullville Lafayette County Missouri delinquent for 1912 1914 1915 amount $6.80. If living Jackson Washington or unknown heirs and grantees are notified by petition that taxes may be collected by sale at the Lafayette County Courthouse on October 1917 with penalties and costs, answer by first day of next term or be confessed.
Notice that letters of administration with will annexed were granted July 1 1917 by the Lafayette County Missouri Probate Court to Benton Administratrix With Will Annexed. Creditors must present claims for allowance or be barred from the estate. claims must be exhibited within the prescribed period or loss of rights may occur.
The article recalls July 4 celebrations at the University of Missouri from 1840 to 1843 including cornerstone laying and dedication of the first main building, its 1892 fire destruction, and the Athenaean Society as a founding group west of the Mississippi. It notes the 1890 Thanksgiving football debut versus Washington University and McDowell Medical College joining as Missouri’s first medical department after 1840.
Mrs. C Costello and her daughter Miss Mildred returned Saturday morning to their Kansas City home after visiting her mother Mrs B I Nicholson. Mr P Miller went to Marshall Friday on recruiting business.
The Lafayette County Missouri circuit court issues an order of publication in a tax lien case against unknown heirs of Martin Weeks deceased. The petition seeks a judgment for taxes, interest, and costs on property described as one acre in section 20 township 49 range 27 with a lien to satisfy the judgment, and a summons to answer next term at the Lex courthouse.
City Clerk of Lexing Ma will receive bids for printing for one year. Bids opened Monday September 3 1917. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. WB Clerk 10 04
Instructions for salting cucumbers describe using watertight kegs or crocks, layering dill and spice, packing cucumbers, and applying brine, with a cheesecloth cover and a weighted board. Fermentation ends when no bubbles rise, then skim scum and store in a cool place. A weak brine is made from rye? No. For weak brine mix one quart vinegar, four cups salt, and one gallon water, stirring to dissolve.
Miss Susie Alford and Joe St Clair traveled to Kansas City for a short visit with her mother, Mrs Florence Alford, staying several days amid family greetings and local sightseeing.
Lafayette County Missouri October Term 1917 case against Robert Watson and unknown heirs to recover taxes plus penalties on Lots 1 and 2 in Block 22 Shell and Co Addition Lafayette City for years 1912 1913 1914 1916 total due 4.4 to be lien on described real estate. Publication in Lex Intelligencer for four weeks starting next term.
United States Department of Agriculture advises spreading meat flavor to economize. Use chopped meat turnovers with mixed leftovers like potato or rice, seasoned and placed on biscuit dough circles, molded, crimped, and baked about 30 minutes in a hot oven.
Mrs Mary Cooley of Kansas City and her daughter Mrs Harry Reynolds of Minneapolis arrived Thursday evening for a visit in the city with Mr and Mrs W T Wernwag.
Mr and Mrs William Palmer and their son Fred Bryan visited Kansas City on Friday while L Weinstein returned Friday morning from business trips to St Louis and Chicago.
In Lafayette County Missouri, October Term 1917, defendant Joseph L. Thomas deceased’s unknown heirs and heirs or assigns are notified by plaintiff's petition alleging delinquent taxes for 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915 on lots in St. Thomas now Waverly. The suit seeks a judgment for taxes and costs and may lead to sale to satisfy the lien. Defendants must answer at the next court term.
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