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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
Complete displays of Ladies Kid Gloves in plain and fancy backs, high grade makes and all colors. Christmas boxes included. Jar values shown at 2.00, 2.25, 2.50 and 3.00 per pair.
Catalog style listing shows discounted mufflers priced at $46.50 and bathrobes or smoking jackets ranging from $7.50 to $15.00. Men’s fur capes also appear with varying prices including $3.50 and $5.00, though overall text is fragmentary and informal.
A humorous reflection on the Christmas season as the father dominates the household. It celebrates his central role, the family’s acts of service, and the festive rituals that uplift him, while hinting at the economic realities behind the cheer. The piece ends with a brief coal land lease notice by Richard Field.
Mr. and Mrs. H F Blackwell traveled to Kansas City on Friday for a day in the city. H F Connell left for Kansas City on Monday for a short visit. Master Harold Leek of Kansas City Kansas spent Thanksgiving with his friend Sly Heathman.
Administrator with will annexed for the estate of Upton Wilson deceased granted Nov. 1917 in Lafayette County Missouri. Creditors must present claims within six months of grant or be barred. Claims not exhibited within one year from grant date will be forever barred. Witnessed Nov. 9 1917 by M. D. Wilson Administrator with will annexed. Stephen N. Wilson Judge of Probate (Seal).
Let ters of Administration on the estate of Claus Henning were granted November 26 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All persons with claims must present them within six months after letters were granted or be barred from estate benefits. Claims not presented by the stated deadline will be forever barred. Henry C Henning administrator. N Wilson judge Probator Lafayette County Missouri.
World War I dispatches describe German efforts south of Marcoing stalling under Haig's counter moves. British artillery battered stretched lines north of La Vacquerie, with renewed German assaults repelled. Italy and East Africa reports note shifting forces and reduced enemy presence. Public notices include divorce proceedings and local notices from Lafayette County Missouri.
Live Wire killed eight and several severely shocked when a wire cabin under repair at the Bevo plant of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association broke loose and toppled onto an Union electric table in St. Louis. Also reports Lufbery down two planes as Kell Luftbery of the Lafayette Flying Corps shoots down two more Germans in recent air action near Paris.
Letters of Administration on the estate of John Aull deceased were granted November 17, 1917, by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All persons with claims must present them within six months after grant or be barred from benefits. Witnessed by William Aull and Stephen N. Wilson Judge of Probates Lafayette County Missouri November 23, 1944.
In the February 1918 Lafayette County Circuit Court at Lexington a divorce suit is moved against Henry Jones. The petition alleges adultery with Viola Gosley in Kansas City on December 11, 1911 and January 2, 1916. He is ordered to appear at the February term or answer by the first day. Publication of this notice is required weekly for four weeks in the Lexington Intelligencer.
Notice from Lafayette County Missouri that Charles Schriemann deceased received letters of administration October 1 1917. Claims against the estate must be filed within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not filed within one year from the grant date may be barred. Attested by Judge Stephen N. Sisson.
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