Fall Guy a Hit with Packed Lexington Audience
Local talent presented The Fall Guy to a near full house, with a lavish first act set at the Breevort Cafe in New York. Praised were the elaborate staging, strong ensemble, standout performances by Sam Sellers as The Guy and Miss Lessie Bates, lively musical numbers, and witty local color throughout the show.
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Lexington
New York
Sam Williama
Daily Advertiser
R. Sellers
Bir
Adophus Dobbins
Sellers
de Wolfe
Happy Land
Peggy
Lessie Bates
Marie Loftis
Kid Corbett
Ed Price
Mr. Sellers
John Price
Marsh
Firman White
Fred Strong
Miss Atkerson
Puffy Rifles
Mary Hoge
Clippers
Mr. Westerman
Colonel Hazelton
Guy Morrison
Walter Reeder
Dug Meng
Dug
Akers
Broad
Boyle
Thorn
Messie
Valentine Social At Local Church Hosts Contest
The Christian Endeavor League at the Christian Church held a Valentine social Friday at Mrs Harriet Barron’s South Street home. The highlight was a heart sticking contest with guests attending, and the event reflected the neighborhood social scene.
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Christian Endeavor League
The
Christian Church
Mra
Harriet Barron
South St
Sete Tong Fy Ros
Serre
Wedding of Ernest W Hoffman Jr and Katheryn M Blee
Ernest W Hoffman Jr and Katheryn M Blee were married at the bride’s home officiated by Father George B Curry. The ceremony was simple and the couple plan to establish a home soon. Hoffman is secretary treasurer of Lexington Brewing Company and well regarded in the community. Katheryn Hoffman, born and educated in Lexington, is described as beautiful and charming. The couple left for Vanessa Oleves and will begin housekeeping shortly.
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Ernest W. Hoffian, Jr
Katheryn M. Blee
Harry Blee
George B. Curry
Catholic Church
Ernest W. Hoffman
Lexington
Lexington Brewing Company
Marriage Licenses Issued This Month
Marriage licenses have been issued to several couples in the county this month. Names and details appear in the county clerk’s public records, listing applicants, dates, and jurisdictions.
Peak sisters host Misses Peak Entertain at Main Street home
Misses Peak Entertain Misses May and Alice B Peak hosted a progressive function Tuesday afternoon from two to six at their Main Street home. Honored guests included Mrs T J McElroy of Independence and Mrs T A McLennan of Higginsville. Mrs W I Kerdolff won first prize, a cut glass napple. An elaborate meat supper and refreshments followed. The afternoon was noted for cordiality and enjoyment as Mrs McLennan returned to Higginsville Tuesday evening.
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May
Alice B. Peak
Main Street
T. J. McElroy
Independence
T. A. McLennan
Higginsville
W. I. Kerdolff
McLennan
City Wins Main Street Pav ing Case in Lexington
The Kansas City Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court ruling for the City of Lexington in the suit against Commercial Bank over pavement assessments on Main Street. Bank directors objected to paying their share, delaying several similar cases awaiting decision.
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Kansas City Court of Appeals
City of Lexington
Sedalia GOP convention endorses Taft and names delegates
The Republican Congressional Convention at Sedalia on Tuesday endorsed Taft and elected Patton of Green county and Menschke of Pettis county as delegates to the national convention. No congressional candidate was endorsed, with Be Tatibowat opting to leave the matter to the primary.
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Sedalia
Taft
Patton
Green County
Menschke
Pettis County
Congress
M. Tatibowat
Valentine Party Hosted by Teddy Bear Club at Main Street Home
The Teddy Bear Club hosted a Valentine Party at William Aull’s Main Street home Saturday night. The room featured artistically arranged decorations with teddy bears hung about and strings of hearts stretched overhead. Nineteen guests attended. Refreshments were served.
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Teddy Bear Club
William Aull
Main Street
Liburn Colt Visits Kan san City Crowd
Liburn Colt came down from Kan san City Thursday evening for a short alart with his parents. G. CO. Marquia went to Boonville Wednesday evening to attend a meeting of the Coutity, Ansemorn of Mize.
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Liburn Colt
Kansan City
G. CO. Marquia
Boonville
Coutity
Ansemorn
Mize
Recital Date Announced for Kansas City Musicians
The organ recital at the Christian church by Hans C Pell and Miss Mattie Lou Catron of Kansas City is set for Friday February 28 Tickets likely go on sale soon Jobn Horlacher of George Kilgen & Son has been installing the organ since Wednesday and the instrument is nearing completion The organ will be placed in an arch on the east half of the south wall and harmonizes with the auditorium decor It will be used at all church services starting next month.
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The
Christian Church
Hans C. Pell
Mattie Lou Catron
Kansas City
Haseen
Man Jobn Horlacher
George Kilgen & Son
Uncle Josh Perkins at the New Grand Opera House
The presenting company offered a capable performance with six real members despite a listed eleven. Bart Hodgkins excelled as Uncle Josh while Hiram Green drew the strongest laughs as Bud Ryan. Little Miss Ataline Hodgkins impressed as Rags and Katharine Cameron pleased as Edith Marston.
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Josh Perkins
New Grand Opera House
Bart Hodgkins
William Millekin
Bud Ryan
Tough
Hiram Green
Hiram
Miss Ataline Hodgkins
Rags
Katharine Cameron
Edith Marston
Lexington College Reception Highlights A Washington Party
A Thursday evening reception hosted by the Lexington College young ladies drew many local young men. The main hall glowed under red paper dimmed lights with George Washington themed decorations and souvenirs. Smith's orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed salads sandwiches pickles Saratoga chips and coffee.
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Lexington College
Town
Academy
Saratoga
Smith
Methodist Social Marks Valentine Theme at Coffin Rooms
The Epworth League held a social Friday night in J.C. Coffin rooms with a preceeding business meeting. Sixty guests enjoyed a Valentine themed refreshment of brick cream cake. Each brick of cream held a heart and all cakes were cut in heart shapes.
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Epworth League
the Methodist Church
J.C. Coffin
League
Valentine
Mrs. FO Rogers Dies at Waco Home
Telegram announced the death of Mrs. FO Rogers at her home at Wirth and Dutton streets in Waco Texas. She died Thursday morning at 6 30 from pneumonia Mee. Rogers had lived in Lexington and had many acquaintances here. She leaves three children Robi Rogers of Waco Mrs Joe King of Little Rock Ark and Mrs Sy Sellers of this city. All children were present at death.
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FO. Rogers
Wirth
Dutton Streets
Waco
Texas
Rogers
Lexington
Robi
Trogere
Joe, King
Little Rock
Ark- Annas
Sy Sellers
Indians 32 W M A 27 in hard fought game
The Haskell Indians faced strong resistance from Wentworth at the focal court Saturday. Spectators were surprised as Wentworth challenged the Indians with fast play and sharp rebounding, turning a potential easy win into a close contest.
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Adideny
Haskell Indians
Wentworth
Indians Triumph Over Wentworth Faculty 82 to 27
The Indians outplayed Wentworth faculty with superior teamwork and fierce play. After a 25-10 first half, the Indians led 17-7 in the second half before finishing 82-27. Wentworth’s guards Sellers Welsh and others were matched by Means Gillenwater and Dupuis.
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Wentworth
Sellers
Welsh
Hoge
Hurley
Randolph
Roberts
Aller
Curnutt
Anderson
Tillman
Church
Indians
Means
Gillenwater
Connel
Dupuis
Barrel
Dr Claude Johnson To Open Lexington Dental Office
Dr Claude Johnson plans to locate in Lexington above the Post Office, taking over rooms from Dr Gallemore who will move to the Madrow store. Johnson, a Washington University graduate, has practiced successfully in Kansas City since last summer and will begin extensive local work after returning home.
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Claude Johnson
Lexington
Gallemore
Madrow
Johnson
Kansas City
Dental Department
Washington University of St. Louis
Wentworth Kemper Clash On Court Monday Night
Wentworth and Kemper men square off Monday at Wentworth in a second season meeting. Both teams appear evenly matched after Kemper won 3 to 2 on Kemper’s home court three weeks ago, with Wentworth denying favorable visiting conditions and declaring a Monday victory is coming.
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Wentworth
Kemper
Major Fire Destroys Old Paint Shop on Tenth Street
A large blaze on Tenth Street in Lexington destroyed the former Att brothers paint shop early Wednesday. Firemen arrived at 2:15 am but could not save the structure, though they avoided damage to neighboring properties. The saturated turpentine and inflammable materials fueled rapid spread. the building, recently bought by Thos. McIntyre and rented for various uses, had stood as a skating rink for Black patrons. About 1,200 in insurance was reported. origin remains undetermined.
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Lexington
Tenth Street
Att Brothers
John Wilmot
McIntyre's Hotel
Thos. McIntyre
Eugene Moore to star in Boy Jack at Grand Opera House
Prominent actor Eugene Moore replies to a fan letter about etiquette, advising theatergoers to attend My Boy Jack even if they have to borrow clothes. He is set to appear at the New Grand Opera House on February 22.
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Eugene Moore
Edwin Milton Rosle
Jack
Mr. Moore
Jack Paden
New Grand Opera House
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Germantown
Miss Vivian
Price
Kinkead
Misses Steele
Burden
Sallie
Elaine Campbell
Aull
Winn
League Social
Hoffman
Blee
Otto Sohnandt
Wellington
Martha Borgmann
Florens H. Multhaupt
Martha M. Wulff
Napoleon
Harvey Lee Edwards
Corder
Edna Earle Strader
Alma
Ernest L. Porter
Concordia
Mary F. Porter
eeConcordia
Chas
Misses Peak
Methodist Social
P. C. Rogers
Maskell
B. ©. Drummond
Col. W. M. Hoge
Silverstone
M. Ladeson
Eph Lewis
Mode Anson
Aunsille
M. Taubman
F.T. Wilson
Chicago
George B. Gordon
Marshall
Misses Bertha
Annie Rostagno
Rev
A. F. Smith
St. Louis
Gustav Haegle
Ethel Morris
Cecil
Kansa City
le, Moore
Lynn Buford
Frances Saunders
Kansas
Sherif Charles Kinkead
W. Phillips
Martly Wright
Sam Gibbs
Jas. Buchanan
Odessa
Bihel Mackle
Wellington Tueday
Nebecca
Oct Mellows
Anson, Jr
Wm. Kapp
Chas, Vandivey
Chae Beith
Chas. Graham
A. E. James
St. Joseph Hospital
L. Ginsecook
Lelia Young
Roda Youn
Frances Young
Carrie Barnett
J. Reid Ryland
Bullard
J. A. Trammell
Greenton
CT. Ryland
GW. Fredendall
Reid Ryland
Gustav Haerle
Ines
Ida Belle Walker
Laura Davila
Atrs
GH. Schaefermeyer
St. Lowia
Wilmon Edwards
C. W. Hays
Maxine
Amartilla
Mary Temple
Joplin
de. N. BH. Payne
Lucy Payne
Kanaay City
de. J. E. Tucker
Gascaminidaotes
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