Death of Ernest McCausland in California
Mrs. J H Hall received a telegram Tuesday evening announcing the death of her brother Ernest M McCausland at his home in Campo California. Born on the old McCausland farm near Higginsville sixty years ago last June he was once a partner with his uncle W G McCausland in Lexington dry goods. He later worked in life insurance with New York Life and transferred to St Joseph before moving to California where he has since lived. He is survived by his wife two sons one sister Mrs J H Hall of Lexington and one brother W A McCausland in California.
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Ernest McCausland
J. H. Hall
Ernest M. McCausland
Campo
Calif
Mr. McCausland
McCausland
Higginsville
W. G. McCausland
Lexington
New York Life
St. Joseph
California
W. A. McCausland
Death of Mrs. M. A. Grimes Brings Mourning to Local Family
Miss Mary Young learned Monday of the death of her niece Mrs. M. A. Grimes at Lubbock Texas formerly Miss Fannie Combs of this city daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed Combs. The body was brought here yesterday to the aunt's home and the funeral was held at 2 o'clock from the af nh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Young
M. A. Grimes
Lubbock
Texas
Savings club drives persistent customers and thrift growth
The article notes savings checks totaling $22,221.29 issued to 652 customers. Most savers are high school children learning thrift, with many mature and elderly participants as well. Bank officials report about 70 percent persist with their club cards year after year, repeatedly increasing savings levels.
Elks Memorial Services and Lodge Elections Summary
Elks hold annual memorial services at Lexington Lodge No 749 with Rev. Robert L. Cowan delivering the address. Lexington Chapter No 10 elects officers including C W Johnson and C B Waddell. Modern Woodmen of America, Lexington Camp No 4632, elects officers led by D D Gwinner. A marriage license issued for W A Willard and Virgie Willard, both of Lexington.
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Elks
Lexington Lodge No
Emory Todhunter
Anna Gibbons
T. B. Ramsey
William Aull, Jr
D. F. Conrad
B. M. Little
W. J. Gresham
J. BE. McDoneld
Robert L. Cowan
Masons
Lexington
C. W. Johnson
C. B. Waddell
J. R. Moorehead
J. C. Shelton
W. R. Eckle
W. T. Wernwag
Woodmen O
America
D. D. Gwinner
M. Bredehoeft
S. H. Farrow
R. L. Britt
James Biggs
Moses Mizelle
J. H. Manby
L. S. Davis
J. Q. Cope
W. A. Willard
Lexington Virgie Willard
Merchants Report Boost in Volume Under Neosha Plan
Merchants in Lexington report higher business on the third Gold en Rule Sale Day under the Neosha Plan begun October 4. Participation wavered but interest grows as more county shoppers attend. some merchants breached plan rules offering more than two items or discouting percentages, prompting emphasis on clear plain figures to build confidence and success for a year long trial with next sale on January 3, 1921.
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Lexington
Lowe
Conington
Lundberg Lundblad Wedding Ties Georgtown Couple in Austin
Oscar Lundberg son of Mrs John Lundberg and Miss Beda Lundblad of Georgetown Texas wed in Austin on Wednesday at 2 PM. They will reside in Waco Texas.
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Oscar Lundberg
John Lundberg
Beda Lundblad
Georgetown
Texas
Austin
Waco
Court adjourns for illness tiesApril term
Criminal Court adjourned on Tuesday due to the illness of Prosecuting Attorney A. Keith and will reconvene at the regular April term. The county court reappointed C. Q. Kinkead as superintendent of the poor farm after the farm inmates petitioned for his reappointment and no other applicant was considered.
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Criminal Court
A. Keith
C. Q. Kinkead
Mr. Kinkead
County Court Adopts Regular December Term Proceedings
The county court met Monday morning for the regular December term. Court business and routine matters were on the agenda as officials proceeded with scheduled filings and preliminary reviews.
New Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Named
L V Conrath who had served as secretary since September resigned Saturday by request and was replaced by C H Smith of Kansas. Smith arrived Monday and was introduced to merchants and professionals by Mr Gresham. He is described as a gentleman and a hustler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L V. Conrath
Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Smith
Kansas
Smith
Gresham
Final War Casualty Figures Released by Surgeon General
The annual report released by Surgeon General Ireland shows 34,294 American deaths and 224,089 wounded in World War I. The figures represent final army casualty tallies disclosed recently.
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Ireland
Letter praising Child Feeding Fund donation from Literary Digest official
A Lexington woman who contributed to the Child Feeding Fund receives a note from the Literary Digest treasurer praising the gift and urging further generosity. The letter cites Herbert Hoover and the goal of raising 23 million dollars to save lives and conserve human life through the fund’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Literary Digest
Herbert Hoover
Orthodox Jewish flour made in Missouri unfolds history
The East Prairie Eagle reports Charleston Milling Co plans 2000 barrels of kosher flour under strict Jewish law. Rabbi Goldstein of St Louis oversees, requiring top quality wheat and full mill purification. Each package is rabbi inspected. Flour will be used for unleavened bread in Jewish ceremonies and shipped from New York to worldwide destinations.
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East Prairie
Charleston Milling Company
Goldstei
St. Louis
Garret
New York City
Social party departs Kansas City Friday evening
Miss Percy Aull and her mother Mrs. Wm. Aull Sr. and Mrs. Wm. Aull Jr. accompany two children Wm. the Third and Nancy Jane. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Barnett and Miss Margaret Winn.
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Percy Aull
Wm. Aull
Wm. Aull, Jr
Nancy Jane
T. L. Barnett
Margaret Winn
Kansas City
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J. BE. Dixon
Royal Arch
J. K. Leiter
W. H. Cohra
W. A. Dunford
A. W. Clemens
Sentinel
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington, Missouri
Margaret McGrew
Marshall
George Burnett
Henry Burnett
Earl Wilson
Gravette
Arkansas
Hough Miller
John A. Crockett
Pleasant Hill
Presbyterian Church
Misa Eva Boters
Charlesy Ray
Ted Yancey
Nevada
Yancey
Paul Yancey
D. A. Baker
Elmwood
Broadway
Artist Muddle
Eddie Polo
Spears
The
Electric Theatre
Parent Teacher Association
State Public Utilities Commission
Chicago Daily News
Lundberg-Lundblad
Missouri
Lambert Lumber Company
John J. Price
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