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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
1
Examination of the term court docket shows over sixty cases, with most involving Lexington residents. Homicides occurred within the city, and indicted gamblers violators of prohibition laws and other defendants are largely Lexington talent. The piece ends urging a harsher blend of punishment and education in the educational center.
Lillian Page five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Buler Page died Sunday at 5 am at their home 8427 Lexington Avenue Kansas City Death from diphtheria The body was brought to Lexington Monday morning for burial
Mrs D E Collard returns to the hotel business in Lexington with the Collard Inn at 114 North 11th Street opening Sunday morning. The renovated building features improved rooms with new furniture and a focus on comfort and appearance along with a history of good service at reasonable prices.
Sheriff raided a cave south of Waterloo capturing sixty gallons of mash a still and many bottles jugs and barrels. Sam Puckett was arrested in connection with the outfit and jailed in Lexington after a hearing the next morning his bond set at 1000 dollars and he remained jailed awaiting court action.
Missouri reports 163 543 telephones on farms, a 62.2 percent telephone population share. The data marks Missouri as the sixth state in telephone penetration among farms.
Missouri State Conference officials met in Moberly to award past championships and set 1922 schedules. T. K. E. Lail was elected president Maj. J. C. Strock secretary treasurer eligibility limits for Chillicothe Business College changed two year cap. W. R. Worrell presented a large loving cup for football, to be held permanently after two consecutive wins.
Riverview Country Club marked its formal opening Monday evening November 28 at the new clubhouse. About 125 members and wives attended a five course dinner by Hidesleys then danced to the Wentworth Military Academy orchestra under Major Day. Col C L Ristine served as toastmaster and introduced officers, with Mr W J Gresham giving the address. Committee members Ben Gratz Col C L Ristine and J W Sydnor received thanks for their work. Mrs Ike H Noyes Mrs N E Baskett and Mr G H Bates were named to plan a December club party.
Dr. B. T. Payne, deputy state commissioner of health, mails a circular to all school board presidents urging immediate vaccination of all school children. The Slusher and Garr schools east of Lexington vaccinated students after calling a doctor, with many elders also taking the opportunity. County reports show a universal response, reducing the danger of an epidemic.
Odessa voters approved a bond issue of 100000 on Tuesday to build a water works system by a tally of 571 to 256 59 over the two thirds threshold.
Kemper defeated Wentworth 18 to 0 while Kansas edged Missouri 15 to 9. In Missouri contests Chillicothe B C beat Missouri Military Academy 14 to 6 and Higginsville High topped Harrisonville High 10 to 7.
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce urges business owners to advertise at reasonable prices with reliable service and attractive window displays to gain visibility. A well presented shop attracts customers, reflects community prosperity, and supports local success and growth.
Anthony Meunier aged 76 died Tuesday at his home two miles south of Lexington from old age and complications. Born in France December 4 1845 he lived in Canada and Kansas before settling in the county. Survived by widow four sons Joseph Springfield Ir Ernest Anthony Arthur and two daughters Mrs Chan el and Mrs Mischon. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev J C Bierbaum. Also two burglars Silas Bushs and George Evans arrested. jailed awaiting criminal court as string of city burglaries is investigated.
The family of Zoe Meunier extends thanks to those who aided them during illness and death of their husband and father and appreciates the beautiful floral offerings.
Fred M. Abel died Sunday morning at the Swedish hospital in Kansas City from complications of disease. Born in Lexington on November 12, 1883, he was 38. He leaves his wife, his mother Mrs. Rebekah Abel, and two sisters Mrs. L. W. Cox and Miss Odie Abel, all of Lexington. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Robt. L. Cowan conducted the service.
0 W Haggard died Thursday morning at 6 35 oclock after a week long illness of peritonitis. He was a widower. his wife Sallie Starke of Dover died about seven years ago. Survived by three sisters Mrs Albert Lewis Dover Mo Mrs Dora Meng Mendon Mo and Mrs Annie Eagan Chillicothe Mo. Funeral conducted by Rev B H Bruner was held Friday at 2 oclock in Dover.
Edward Franklin Parrott born July 30 1918 son of Mr and Mrs Prank Parrott of South 24th Street died Wednesday morning at his parents home from diphtheria Funeral held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the graveyard with local services and mourners in attendance
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