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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement urges readers to eat sufficient wholesome food and rely on Kodol to digest it. It emphasizes regular intake, thorough digestion, and rest for a weak stomach, claiming only Kodol can properly digest food when the stomach struggles.
An old advertisement promises a full refund from the druggist if a buyer completes a dollar bottle of Kodol and finds no benefit. It states the offer applies to the large bottle for one person per family and notes the product is made by E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago and sold by all druggists.
Deputy Game Warden John Ritter and Deputy Sheriff Withers arrested Phillip Bodenger and Claude Shannon for hunting without a license. Both pled guilty before Justice Berry. Shannon paid 85 in fines and costs, Bodenger jailed for 240.70 after unable to pay. Shannon previously shot three boys near Elis’on school while pursuing a rabbit, with Bodenger present. Warning issued on license requirement. prosecutions will follow in the district.
Tol McGrew longtime chief assistant to Editor Kapp of the Journal Democrat buys two weeklies Knot Noster Gem and Chilhowee News. Rumor linked him to Warrensburg weekly under a three paper chain with W. C. Kapp as editor but Journal-Democrat proprietor states no connection. The Stir notes wishes him success.
Governor Hadley claims to have paid off nearly a million dollars of state obligations inherited from Democratic administrations and says finances are in better shape. Critics note over-appropriations under Folk and debate how debt was reduced, while Senator Stone accuses Hadley of extravagance.
Warrensburg Journal Democrat notes a story about jug fishing on the Current river in south Missouri. It mentions James Staunton and Mass Story Finn Sullens marrying in Fowler Kansas with the bride from Odessa, daughter of W. E. B. Sullens, and the couple moving to Fowler where the husband edits the Fowler Gazette. The notice calls the groom a splendid young man.
A birthday dinner was held at the home of HL PL Baker in this city last Friday. It honored his mother who was 79 years old on that date. An excellent turkey dinner was served and the score or more of guests present had a most enjoyable time.
Report from Higginsville Jeffersonian recounts a wedding in Rigginsville where Daniel Cupid’s son Margaret Caufield wed G F Thompson despite the groom’s father’s initial objection over legal age. The father’s brief ruse and later blessing followed by a second ceremony led to confusion over whether two weddings occurred. Typhoid fever spreads at Park College with eight new cases and a call for health board investigation. Tadley’s self congratulatory interview sparks political controversy over Standard Oil decision and Hindley column coverage.
The piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for stomach, liver, and bowel issues. It claims many cures and offers free trial bottles by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois, with no charge for medical advice.
The Butler fire that killed congressman David A. DeArmond and a small child sparked praise in the Paria Mercury for the gentle heroism shown. DeArmond sacrificed himself to save the child, and his quiet courage is praised as emblematic of democracy and selfless leadership in Missouri history.
A series of real estate transactions are recorded with buyers and sellers including M. C. Wilson to John Glist for 2452 dollars, H. W. Tagtmeyer to Emme Otte for 1100, James W. Phillips to T. E. Stockton for 350, J. W. Kesterson et al to Win E. Lale for 900, 8.B. MacDonald to C. FP. Jones for 5105.10, G. C. Kerr to Wm. T. McCullen for 800, N. Harrison to Nannie Poppers for 450, Mahlon Ashcraft to Otto Semler for 2000, C. B. Coleman to FLW Arensmeer for 200, V. Peak to Cora Lewis for 400, Lexington B. & Le. Assn to Gertrude Williamson for 1800.
Otto C Meyer and Miss Sophia Meyer were married at the Steffens residence in Sweet Springs on Sunday November 28 at 4 o clock with Rev Bernthal officiating. The couple will reside on the John Petering farm south of town as they begin married life.
The narrative recalls David Pronvis as vice president of the American exposition at Berlin in 1110 setting a pace for burgonister pride. It praises his St Louis exhibition as magnificence rivaling all prior efforts and notes public memory of his impact on American prestige, with local references to Missouri politics and community life.
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