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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
6
The gan club held a Friday shoot at Riverside park with two trophies and several turkeys awarded. Ramsey won the Smith trophy and a painted vase. Slusher took the Dupott trophy and a bronze crest. Ramsey posted the day’s high score amid lively events including a blindfold turkey walk.
A Missouri man relates a tale from a spiritualist meeting in St Joseph. Daniel Miller, six feet seven inches tall and recently dead, was called by the seance to answer questions. When asked if he was in Heaven and an angel, the shade answered yes before a pause. Then the question arose measuring from tip to tip.
Dr J W Meng returns from Kansas City while Frank Stewart visits Higginsville on business. Irving Tevis and J R Sydnor travel to Kansas City for work. Hamlet suffers melancholy likely from an inactive liver and Ballards Herbine is touted as a liver regulator. Numerous residents visit Kansas City St Louis and Higginsville with several family trips and visits noted. Excursion fares to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola announced. Mrs S V Rogers and Mrs Mary Shacklett travel after visits. Miss Kate Smith and Miss Nora Potts are among those visiting relatives. 1907 price notes and magazine ads appear in the same column.
An 19th or early 20th century ad panel warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claiming it contains no mercury and is taken internally. It notes price, manufacturer location, and testimonials, then briefly overlaps with scattered political notices and local names.
The Lexington council met in regular session with Mayor Winkler presiding and all members present. Minutes of prior meetings were approved and reports received. Gas and electric claim for street lights was approved, Mat Riley named night watch, and five wardens were paid for the coming month. Adjournment set for February 18.
In Lexington rehearsals for The Fall Guy surge with anticipation as Darnaby praises the company. Highlights include McPherson's My Dear Old Mexico and the Holland Dancers wooden shoe routine by a large local cast. Peggy Atkerson and a strong chorus quartet promise standout numbers, with the overall show expected to surprise even boosters. The last sentence about a fed-up woman and her calf appears unrelated and is omitted.
A flustered woman rushes to catch a suburban train, misplacing a button and tearing her glove. She endures delays, a failed arrival, and the sting of presumed tardiness before a kind stranger confesses lateness and reassures her. A Chicago Daily News flavor frames this domestic ordeal and the relief of understanding.
Two door safe described as 521n high 3010 wide fire proof valued at 200 dollars offered for 75 dollars. Call at Owl Drug Store for details. Listed as 1.20tfd and w.
A geography class provokes a disturbing scene as a boy named Tom proclaims he is “getting rid” of Chinamen after being shocked by a teacher’s claim about population. The moment highlights xenophobia in a juvenile setting and the teacher’s concern.
A distinguished naval officer, after months of study, submitted a plan to the secretary of the navy to improve fleet administration. It was returned disapproved. He furiously remarks that his recommendations meet no favor and proposes forming a veterinary corps, joking that it is for sea horses, while another quips it is for the jackasses in the service.
A young school teacher solved a common problem by creating pigeonholes labeled for each child to store overshoes. The idea transfers to home use, with boards in closets to keep shoes organized. One stair step hinge design was used to hold a rubber shoe box for easy access.
A singing teacher in Paris encountered a refined young man who visited with his brother for lessons and art talk. After the suspect departed, several works of art including elephants were found missing valued at about $2,000. The incident reflects the thief’s varied methods and pose as an art tutor.
Public sale of drainage district bonds authorized by court action in Lafayette County Missouri. Bonds issued to fund road and drainage projects will be sold at the courthouse door to the highest bidder in cash. Bond terms include quarterly interest and scheduled redemptions over five years, with the sale date set for a February meeting. The notice names the treasurer and clerk and cites the official approval date.
Notice is given that letters of administration have been issued to George E. B. Francis for the estate of Janes Prince dec in St Louis County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must file for allowance within one year of publication or be barred from any benefit. administrator's address listed. Publication date January 10, 10%.
The State of Missouri at the relation and to the use of Gil Gordon Collector of Revenue of Lafayette County Missouri Platnum versus next defendant. The defendant is ordered to answer by or before the term’s end and if not, judgment by default will be entered. Publication is required once a week for four weeks in a designated newspaper.
A Lexington area post seeks a local representative to handle renewals and grow subscriptions for a prominent monthly magazine. Duties include commission-based renewals, outreach, and boosting subscriber numbers in the Lexington vicinity.
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