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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
4
The Bates County Democrat, a leading Missouri county paper, celebrated its fortieth birthday last week. The text notes political shifts with Governor Haskell's activities in Oklahoma, suggesting the state may swing Republican at the next election.
The Journal notes a bank robbery in Sweet Springs labeled as done in 30 minutes and suggests temperance supporters won a victory over brewery interests by helping pass an initiative while liquor men backed Hadley. It signals near-certain state-wide prohibition approval in Missouri.
Muckrakers expose the Roman poet Horace as the press agent of Caecuban and Falernian wines. Italian historian Ferrero argues the famed lines urging revelry aimed to separate youth from their coin, casting Horace as a dated ad writer rather than a convivial scholar.
President Hill at State University defends against student critics calling them knockers for wanting Manilaw replaced. The piece argues Missouri’s defeats stem from coaching, praises historic player talent, and questions whether Hill expects silent support while aiming for improved play next season.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a hoya plant and a call to a phone number with garbled digits, suggesting a classified or ad notice about a repair or sale inquiry. The readable bits point to a local listing rather than a full article.
Doc Harwood has business in Lexington Saturday. Joe Phillips is sick at his parents' home east of town. J. White of Waverly was there Saturday and Sunday. Jack Cooper and Mrs. Dysart of Higginsville visit Varian this week. Dr. Roberts of Lexington attended Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Tom Turman and daughter Mrs. Will Pauling shopped in Lexington Monday. A. Carlyle of Excelsior Springs visits his daughter Mrs. W.G. Harwood this week. Phillip Wahl and wife with W. S. Beck attended Dick Guerre's sale near Higginsville Tuesday. G. Darnell and family moved to Lexington last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Anglen of Lexington were here Wednesday. Varian Dysart announce birth of daughter on Saturday December 5. S. E. Vaughan had business in Higginsville Tuesday. Joseph Hofficker had business in Lexington Saturday. Miss Florence Belle Beattie of Central College spent weekend with homefolks. Miss Maurine Cooney of Higginsville and Miss Belle Graves of Independence were her guests. Miss Mary Lee Cooper entertained several couples Friday night. evening featured music and refreshments.
An exam for clerk and carrier will be held at the post office in this city on January 16, 1000. Age limits 18 to 44. Married women not admitted. Unmarried women admitted but eligible for clerk only. Applicants must be physically sound. males at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and 125 pounds without overcoat or hat. For applications and full details contact George H. J. Taylor, Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Postoffice, Dexington, Mo.
Ralph Wylie the violinist will give an unaccompanied concert in City Hall next Wednesday evening December 1 under the auspices of the local United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter. The program is unique as the violin is played without accompaniment, a feat only a virtuoso would attempt. Wylie has spent six years preparing this single program and already carries a strong local reputation, with public anticipation high.
Local shop announces a millinery reduction sale offering everything at half price from Wednesday December 6th to Saturday December 19th. Miss N. F. ShoTurr operates at Corith and Main Streets. Several residents travel to Kansas City for visits and visits to relatives in Colorado Springs and Everett, Washington. Marriage licenses issued include Walter C. Bruening Higginsville Edna M. Groves, Eling Popejoy, and Sallie Walton Lexington.
Charles Geyer left Thursday evening for a trip to St. Louis. M James of Aigginsville spent yesterday here. Mrs. Nannie Steele and her daughter Nadine visited in Kansas City yesterday.
Mrs Todhunter spent yesterday in Kansas City Cal and Mia Wm Hoge went to Kansas City Thursday to spend the day.
Administrator CHAS C POWELL announces letters issued October 10 1908 by Lafayette County Probate Court for the estate of John Powell deceased. Claimants must present claims for allowance within one year after letters and otherwise be barred. two years from publication forbids any claim.
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