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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1906

Page

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Ryland Groves Wedding At The Bride's Home

The wedding of John Reid Ryland and Viola M Groves at the bride’s home near the city drew wide interest from Lafayette county and Missouri families. The couple, from prominent pioneer lineages, were joined by a ceremony featuring white and green decor, carnations, smilax, a Mendelssohn procession, and a program of vocal and instrumental pieces performed by local and visiting musicians. The reception followed with a luncheon and cake, and about 150 guests attended this celebrated union featuring the families Groves and Ryland, with many connections to local business and state leadership.

Tennessee Howard Payne College Central College Lafayette County John E. Ryland Supreme Court John F. Ryland Missouri Kentucky Howard County Wentworth Academy Courtney Shoe Company St. Louis Gulf Flutes Montgomery Alabama Milas Matile Lou Catron Day D. F. Conrad Misa John Groves Corder Louise Ryland Kansas City Emily Lambert John Chamberlain Hess Evans Hannah Groves John Groves Irwin Neale

Pupils Recital at Lexington College Draws Crowd

A Lexington College day night recital by the music department drew a largely attended audience. Performers delivered varied selections as faculty and students shared the program in a bustling campus hall.

The of Music of Lexington College

Dentist Dr Stokes Relocates to Mexico to Partner with Dr Foster

Dr H. Stokes leaves Thursday for Torreon Coshuilla Mexico to form a professional partnership with Dr J K Foster an established dentist. Stokes trained at Wentworth Academy and Milwaukee School of Dentistry and has practiced in the area for several years. He has many friends here who will follow his success in this new field.

Dr. H. ©. Stokes Torreon Coshuilla Mexico J. K. Foster Stokes Wentworth Academy Milwaukee School of Dentistry

Judges test heater plank. contract dispute risk to county

Judges B S Butt and J 8 Klingenberg tested the heating plank at the County Infirmary Monday and rejected it. The dispute is between the building contractor Paulson and the Kansas City heating firm that supplied the heater. If not settled, the building will not be occupied this winter as the plant power is reported wholly insufficient.

B.S. Butt J.8. Klingenberg County Infirmary Paulson Kansas City

Hiwanda Council Officers Elected for No 21 D of P

Hiwanda Council No 21 of the Daughters of Pocahontas elected officers on Monday. Prophetess Mrs Owen Gaffin Pocahontas Mrs Leo Hopper Winona Miss Stella Keating Powhatan Jas O Malley Keeper of Records Mrs Joe Talbott Keeper of Wampum Peter Mallet Lee Hopper Joe Talbott Trustees.

Hiwanda Council P. Hiwanda Owen Gaffin Leo Hopper Pocahontas Stella Keating Winona Jas O'Malley Powhatan Joe Talbott Wampum Peter Mallet Lee Hopper

Alice in Wonderland Home Talent Operetta Delights City

A large audience enjoyed the home talent operetta Alice in Wonderland presented Friday night. The chorus and spectacle included over a hundred boys, girls, men and women, with elaborate costumes and strong musical numbers drawing generous applause and encores.

Death of Child Simmone in East Lexington

The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Simmons died Friday December 14 1006 of membraneous croup. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the family home conducted by Rev Manatieri. Interment in Machpelah Cemetery.

Announcement of ownership changes at The Intelligencer

Col Sandford Sellers has bought I G Neale's half interest in The Intelligencer and acquaints himself with the office work. The old firm members describe their partnership as pleasant and productive with yearly business growth. Neale now holds an interest in the Racket Store Lexington store of Fredandall & Wilson and will join as manager at Jan. Wilson remains active locally while expanding buying for his firm and organizing the Boonville store.

Col. Sandford Sellers I. G. Neale Tae Intelligencer Tae Intendencer Pleasant Association Neale Lexington Fredandall & Wilson Wilson Boonville

Penmanship and Hookkeeping School Closes First Session

The first regular session of Prof. J. M. Johnson's School of Penmanship and Hookkeeping closed Monday evening. Miss Louise Gustafson won the gold prize by pupil vote and judges' decision. The next session starts January 7.

J. M. Johnson Louise Gustafson Professor Johnson

Falling Tree Strikes Man in Seminary Yard

James Menaugh was struck by a falling limb while a tree was being felled in the old Seminary yard Friday. He was riding in O. H. Chamber's carriage returning from Myrick when the limb hit his head, knocked him from the seat, and injured the scalp. He was treated at Dr. Silverstone's office and rendered insensible briefly before recovering from a scalp wound.

James Menaugh Seminary Menaugh O. H. Chamber Myrick

Ex-convict held for crime in Ray County

Sheriff Charles Kinkead arrested Will Jones colored for throwing Ben Scott colored under a train at Lexington Junction last Thursday. Scott's foot was amputated after the incident and authorities believe robbery was the motive. Scott reportedly carried a large sum.

Charles Kinkead Will Jones Ben Scott Lexington Junction Scott Jones

Lexington Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for Year

At a regular meeting on Monday night the Lexington Lodge A F A M No 149 elected J. G. Crenshaw to serve as Worshipful Master W R Moxle as Senior Warden Henry Gelzar as Junior Warden GL C Yates as Treasurer and Henry Sinauer as Secretary for the ensuing year

Lexington Lodge A. F A. M. No. 149 J. G. Crenshaw W. M W. R. Moxle Henry Gelzar J. W GL. C. Yates Henry Sinauer

Clarence Kenney Consolidates Transfer Line

Clarence Kenney buys out C Hi Chambers transfer line consolidating two competing services. Observers note the business merits were insufficient to sustain competition, so the single line will operate thereafter under Kenney’s ownership.

Clarence Kenney C. Hi, Chambers

Circuit Court Proceedings and Probate Actions

In Pilkinatoo v Corser, commissioners report confirmed and balance of property ordered sold for cash. Krausey v Bowles, commissioners report confirmed and balance of property ordered sold for cash. In re Incorporation Central College for Women, ex parte Palmore Duncan and Austin report filed. Thos A Walker elected Judge of Probate, bond filed. In Sparks v Brievoh jury was called and evidence heard.

Mary Pilkinatoo W. R. Corser Martha Krauseys Walter Bowles Central College For Women Palmore Prea Duncan Seo Austin Treas Thos. A. Walker Marlon Sparks Henry Brievoh

Multiple Civil Actions Term in Jackson County Circuit Court

Plaintiff took a non-suit in Henshaw and Baxter v Scott City Investment Co. The changes include removal to Jackson County Circuit Court. Sheriff reports of sale approved in Wilhelmina Jong v pa Gattung and in partition actions. Several cases settled or continued with orders for new filings and sales. The circuit court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in two Auell v Gailin matters and set deadlines.

Henshaw & Baxter Scott City Investment Co Jackson County Kansas City Wilhelmina Jong Va Pa Gattung Ragsdale Va Ragsdale First National Bank of Plattsburg Bessie M. Pry Lexington Triumph Press Brick Co J. Huston R M. Taubman

Weedin and Colling Wed in Eaton New Mexico

James D. Weedin of Trinidad Colorado and Miss Ollie Colling exchanged vows at Eaton New Mexico on December 15 1906 with Rev Mr Reace officiating Weedin son of Mr and Mrs D W Weedin of the county attended by many local friends Also noted were visits from Mr and Mrs Weedle and W A Fletcher of Alma who were in town recently.

Eaton New Mexico Mr. Reace James D. Weedin Ollie Colling Trinidad Colorado Weedin Moynhood D. W. Weedin Mra. Weedle

Reception at Central College Honors President Smith

Central College hosted a Tuesday evening reception for President and Mrs. Alfred Franklin Smith. The beautifully arranged event featured lavish decor, a staffed punch bowl, and a warm, cordial gathering with Dr. C. B. Patillo and other faculty guests.

Death of Mrs. J. G. Worthington

Telegram from Kansas City announces the death of Mrs. John G. Worthington on Wednesday night. Daughter of Captain J. M. Withers of Mayview, she was born in the county and lived in this city until recently. Survived by husband and five children, her funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. P. S. Fulkers, conducted by Rev. R. T. Mansfield.

Kansas City Mra John G. Worth Ington Worthington J. M. Withers Mayview Clarence Worthington Galena Kansas Manville T. Buford Bates City Lillian Eva Katherine P. 8. Fulkers R. T. Mansfield

Uncalled Letters at Lexington Post Office 1906 List

A 1906 Lexington Minnesota post office notice lists uncalled letters including Mrs A Anderson Mrs Litsle Adams Mr iid Bam Mr Sam Beary Mr W H Bem Mr George Clay Mr Henry Cason Mrs Daniel Coach Mrs Will Cox Linthia B Ouett W Diluse Mr Fred Wills Mr Patrick Fagin Miss Mary Graves Miss Gertrude Gilmore Mrs Sallie L Hayes Mr Andrew Hargis Miss Sallie Hales Mrs J Heartwell My Ossie L Jackson Miss Wiberta Jackson Sir James Jordon Mr Harry Krieger Mr Ri ward Wuroks Mr Sam VY Nuckols My W H Norvell J P Price Mr H Harry Shields Miss Flora Sloan Mr W M Simpson A Winslow. When calling for these presses they were advertised.

Lexington A Anderson Litsle Adams Iid Bam Sam Beary W. H. Bem George Clay Henry Cason Daniel Coach Will Cox Linthia B. Ouett W. Diluse Fred Wills Patrick Fagin Mary Graves Gertrude Gilmore Sallie L Hayes Andrew Hargis Sallie Hales Mra J. Heartwell Ossie L Jackson Wiberta Jackson James Jordon Harry Krieger Ri Ward Wuroks Sam VY. Nuckols W. H. Norvell J. P. Price H. Harry Shields Misa Flora Sloan W. M. Simpson A. Winslow

Town Folks Busy With Visits and Local News

Henry Holke had county seat business on Tuesday Walter Johnson came from Odessa on Monday John Ritter and Pete Limberg visited Kansas City Sunday Mrs T A Waller visited friends in Kansas City Sunday and Monday David Mitchell of Lexington township was here on Tuesday Dr J O Burgess confined to his room this week Mae Wright visited from Lexington Sunday and Monday Mrs Soann Mignerey moving to west end of town Richard Cates and William Slaughter of Richmond Mo visited nephew Alex Denton last Sunday Elmer Duthbert became weighmaster at the Lanning Harris mine site Claude Veuel resigned Mrs J R Rider and two children of Ray county left Tuesday for Oklahoma Will Thomas returned from the west Wednesday to visit family south of Iowa J L Corte and family will visit parents in Western Kansas The son of Marion Gullspie of Texas Prairie to be 80 assistant at Nevada asylum Samuel Basal accompanied Mrs Morgan and Beal Jr to Kansas City for several days Abe driven by K O Foster scatters advertising material William Nassar on last Saturday wagon overturned near Napoleon Will and Mrs Ryley Lurber and daughter were wrecked when their horse bolted on a Waterloo road

Soann Mignerey Richard Cates William Slaughter Richmond Alex Denton Elmer Duthbert Lanning Harris Con Miner Claude Veuel J. R Rider Ray County Oklahoma Abe Big Sun Town Will Thomas Washington Iowa J. L. Corte Kansas Benjamin Marion Gullspie Texas Prairie Nevada Samuel Basal Mosdames Morgan Snd Beal Jr Kansas City Wilety William &. Warren Ryley Lurber Little Daughter Waterloo

Waverly Notes Show Local Travels and Tragic Death

Waverly notes list residents visiting in Kansas City Independence and other towns, with several travels and social visits among Miss Marguerite Davis Rev A W Milster and others. A three year old child Birdie Capps died last Saturday. burial at Waverly cemetery. Rev Beattie spoke at Presbyterian church on Missouri Southern work and a new school. Glen Shelton and Prof J C Shelton expect holidays at home. Mina Nancy Huston and Roberta families noted.

Ellen J. Polot Pueblo Colo Kk. P Hagenis Thomas Malte Bend Marguerite Landrom Birdie Claude Capps Waverly A. Y. Beattie Forsyth A. W. Milaier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lexington College Chorus Bartlett Misa Nell Sanderson A. Notturnu Thrindelli Neldiinger Mary Lillian Atkerson Jenseo-Nieman Harriet Carey Becone Mazutka Misa Gussio Stealey Gordon Dubow Bonnell Berrie Neldslager Kkuth Skeel Godard Ruth Hoyt Schutt B Laurene Walker Tyrol Katka Emory Todnunter Pelle Johnson Shepherds Latireve ‘Walker Will School of Penmanship A. FL A.M Department of Expresson Tange Reynolds Jane Peare Inez White Eva Williamson Glare Reynolds Blanche Webster Claudia Snell Anna Amelia Greenley Thaddeus Lyusy Misa Cora Green Wade Bridegette de Altimoue Association Opera House Arnold Daily Papers Mus H. L. McDoxlin G. W. Hrox Treamrer Weedin-Colling W. A. Fletcher Alma Alfred Franklin Smith Laura Mondi Southland Martha Sellers Gladys Winn Jo Hinesley Norma Steele Nadine Steele Pauline Sellers Smith C. B. Patillo Methodist Church Patilio A. P. Warren Mrs. Smith J. G. Worthington Wellington and Vicinity Arline Crews Thyme Dysart Dover Minnie Ziysing Oorder Marguerite Davis Kansaoe City A. W. Milster Independence Waok InTelligescen W. B. Parry Marshall A. H. Monnes Alta Bend Waa Edon A. Eaton New Orleans Glen Shelton Melrose, N.M Prof J. C. Shelton Mina Nancy Prowlet Roberta Missouri University Mrw M. G. Roberta
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