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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

3

Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Remedies

Local briefs note George T. Menefee and John J. Ashurst on business trips to Sodualia and Concordia. Weather cautions urge reliable remedies for colds with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup and Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy praised by druggists. Proventices candy cold cure tablets marketed. Health Coffee touted as coffee substitute. Fire at Z W Wright residence minor damage. Dr Ht M Lissick preached in Vonwirdia.

Z. W. Wright Ht. M. Lissick Vonwirdia

Pallard's Snow Liniment Ad Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Pallard's Snow Liniment to cure rheumatism aches stiffness and jolata like conditions claiming it will restore health. Sold by Cren slaw and Young.

Pallard Crenslaw and Young

Local Visits and Holiday Travel Noted Around Town

W D Warder visited in Bigginsville Sunday. T J McElroy of Independence was in Lexington Sunday. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is highly recommended by mothers for colds and coughs. It moves the cold from the system through the bowels and soothes throat irritation. Sold by C W Loomis. M Ladeson spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs E M Tantnoan left for Batonton New Jersey to spend holidays at her father's home.

W. D. Warder Bigginsville T. J. McElroy Independence Lexington C. W. Loomis M. Ladeson Kansas City E M. Tantnoan Batonton, New Jersey

Electric History Praise by Vestal Center Woman

Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center praises Electric History as a divine gift to women. The tonic is said to lift spirits, increase vigor, and cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache faintness and dizziness. Available for 50 cents at Crenshaw and Young's.

Crenshaw & Young's

Local residents leave town and travel to nearby cities

Miss Mary Ridings left Tuesday to spend the winter in San Antonio Texas Gordon Graham left Tuesday for Meeker Colorado His wife accompanied him as far as Kansas City The best pills are Rings Little Liver Pills Gentle Inaction Sold by C W Loomis John Ritter of Wellington deputy game warden was in Lexington on business Monday Dr J E Tucker and Dr G C Ryland went to Higginsville Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Lafayette County Medical Society The best pill is DeWitts Little Barry Risere the safe easy pleasant and sure little liver pills DeWitts Garbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the original Good for cuts burns and brushes Sold by all druggists 5 N King of Higginsville was in Lexington Tuesday Mrs W H Callaway went to Eureka Kansas Tuesday to visit relatives Mrs 8 P Silver and daughter little Miss Mary Ellen were in Kansas City Tuesday.

George T. Menefee Sodualia John J. Ashurst Concordia C. W. Loomis HW. W. McNeel Odessa J. C. Meyer Kansas City Dr. Shoop Henry Loebs Mike Engelhard Albuquerque New Mexico Susie Lesueur Jos. L. Long E. R. Guerre Amarillo Texas Lafayette County DeWitt Barry Risere N. King Higginsville Lexington W. H. Callaway Eureka Kansas P. Silver Mary Ellen

Looking One's Best Beauty Ad Promises Clear Skin

Bucklen's Amiga Balm cures pimples skin eruptions and boils to soften velvet skin. It claims to glorify the face and treat pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked hands and chapped skin. 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young's. Also notes visits of Master Richard Evans and Miss Rebecca Evans to Judge Richard Field and J D Showalter's business visit in Independence.

Bucklen Crenshaw & Young's Richard Rebecca Evans Independence Richard Field J.D. Showalter

Kans City Day Trip Notes And Health Adverts

Local residents, Rev and Mrs RB Benney and daughter Maury Elizabeth, along with Miss Maggie May Keiley, visited Kansas City Tuesday. Several others also spent the day there while ads promote Dr Shoop’s Restorative for weak stomach, heart, and kidneys, with testimonials and local distributors.

White's Cream Vermifuge advertised for worm cure

An old advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a positive cure for worms in babies and children. It claims symptoms like hunger, dark rings under eyes, poor weight gain, and yellow complexion, selling at 25 cents a bottle. The item also notes social updates on local visits and a teacher’s recent work.

Crenshaw and Young

Farm Land for Sale Near Lexington Estate Tracts

Estate of the late Joseph F. Smith offers 320 acre tract and 104 acre tract for sale located five to six miles south of Lexington on or near the Warrensburg road. Executor L. R. Smith, 608 Bryant Building, Kansas City. Local notices mention several residents traveling, visiting, and business at nearby towns with brief social and professional updates.

Lexington Joseph F. Smith Warrensburg Road

City Council Holds Regular Session Monday

The Lexington city council met in regular session with all members present. Regular reports were filed. The Lexington Gas and Electric bill for November street lights was 46.30. Mayor Walton gave a preliminary financial outlook showing income for the year would be exhausted by April 1 next year if expenditures continue, urging careful appropriations. Remaining income was about 2600. Adjournment set for December 27. Charles Toubner won a tree planting contract. Nick Hammer and Sam Walton named paid fire wardens for the month.

Ebvins Lexington Gas and Electric Company Walton Charles Toubner Nick Hammer Sam Walton

Fishback Kash wed in quiet Odessa ceremony

At 8230 Sidney Fishback of Odessa and Miss Elli Kash of Lexington Kentucky were married at G C Marijuis home in Odessa. Rev R B Biiney of the Christian church performed the ceremony. The couple, described as Prominent families and pleasant prospects, left for Kansas City Sunday afternoon after a surprise ceremony.

Sidney Fishback Odessa Elli Kash Lexington Kentucky G. C Marijuis R. B. Biiney Christian Ehurch Fishback J.P

Injured by Fall In front of Arnold School

Mrs. B. Spates of Wibbard Missouri sister of Mrs. Joseph Bailey, was injured Saturday when she slipped on an icy sidewalk in front of Arnold school while visiting. She was taken to her sister's home. no bones were broken but she suffered severe bruising to the left hip and may be unable to walk for several days.

B. Spates Wibbard Joseph Bailey Mrs. Bailey Arnold School

Shooting at negro barbershop injures man in toe

A Friday evening shooting occurred at 7:15 in a second story barbershop in block 42. Reportedly in a craps dispute, Sam Marens shot at Knocker Jackson and accidentally struck John Cramp in the toe. Two men fled through a window and escaped.

Sam Marens Jackson John Cramp

Fire destroys portion of Block 42 building

Shortly before seven o clock Saturday a fire alarm was turned in from the building on the northeast corner of Ninth and Franklin. The fire ravaged the structure owned by Charles Geyer and housing O. J. Mullins restaurant on the first floor with apartments above. Firemen contained the blaze quickly. cause undetermined.

Ninth and Franklin Charles Geyer O. J. Mullins Wn Restaurant

Bound to Criminal Court in Block 42 Shooting Case

John Cromp, a Black man, implicated in a Friday shooting in Block 42 was arrested Saturday. He appeared in Justice Harding's court for a preliminary hearing, bond set at 500 dollars, and he was bound over to the criminal court.

John Cromp

Wentworth Falls to Independence In Tight High School Match

Wentworth high school lost to Independence on Monday evening in a close court battle. The cadets had more baskets but were edged by Independence’s sharp free thrower and team defense.

Wentworth Independence Ask Independence High School Cadeta

Fake inspector cons people with rural route scam

A smooth young man posing as a government inspector visited rural households near King City and pressured residents to sign a fake petition for continued rural free delivery. He cashed two six dollar checks from locals, including O. R Gordon and Jas Copeland, then fled before authorities could catch him. The incident mirrors similar reelies scam reports in adjacent counties.

Wood King City Democrat Lvery Jack Clark Thack and White O. R Gordon Ford City Jas, Copeland Jack Citizens Bank This Place Bank of Darlington

One Dollar Bargain for Three Year Subscriptions

The Twice-A-Week Republic offers a Christmas deal: a three year subscription for 1.00 dollars, valid through December 31, 1900. No premiums or cash commissions, all net price, and subscriptions from any number accepted before the deadline. Send payment to the St. Louis Republic, St. Louis, MO, without delay.

Republic of St. Louis Republic Southwest St. Louis Republic

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