Bell Good Roads and Currency Plan Resolution
Before the Detroit conference the Intelligencer publishes the Bell Good Roads and Currency Plan. Charles C. Bell of Boonville chairs the drafting committee and the scope covers county or road district elections, bonds, national road currency, tax funding, and convict-labor use for road building with public delivery at net production cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Charles C. Bell
Boonville
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Congressional Committee
United States
Congress
Stina
Tolb
Baptist College Senior Class Hosts Patriotic Reception
On Monday evening February 23 a large number of Baptist College friends gathered for a patriotic reception. The Indies of the college welcomed guests while Mrs White and Mrs Cook greeted attendees. The senior room showcased oriental rugs tapestries and nick-nacks with a purple white and gold senior table. Refreshments included salad salmon poquetois Saratoga pudding and several cakes as guests enjoyed conversation and jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Baptist College
Dan Cupid
Bennos Novelty Company tops Clinton opera house lineup
Joyo Bixman manager of Clinton Missouri opera house praising Beno Novelty Company as the finest act to perform there. The note also mentions Hermana and Jo Bisa, managers, along with L. oF. McGlure and wife, who wed in Sedalia and visited S. N. King’s family before departing to Grand prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyo Bixman
Opera House
Clinton, Mo
Beno Novelty Company
Thed
Beno
Hermana
Jo Bisa
L. of. McGlure
Sedalia
S. N. King
Grand Prose
Machinery Building for World's Fair to Cost Half a Million
The Machinery Building for the St Louis World's Fair will cost about $500,000 and be completed this year. Awarded April 8 to Smith & Bustman, the building measures 525 by 1,000 feet and will house the exposition power plant with a colossal travellog crane and two rail tracks. Architects Williams Walsh & Boisseler describe a symmetrical design with dual arcades, towers, and clerestory light, featuring a central north arcade of seven arches and extensive glasswork for daylight and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Bustman
Widiam, Walsh & Boisseler
Boller House
Taubman Plans New Buildings Between Post Office and Store
Mr. Taubman will start two pressed brick buildings after weather allows, filling the block between the post office and Trigg & Eaton's. The first floor will hold two store rooms with one rented in advance, the second door to be flats. A residence on the block will be moved south and kept as residence property, and the new McGrew block across Main will enhance the Eleventh and Main corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Taubman
Trigg & Eaton's
Flgor
McGrew
Main Street
Eleventh and
Main
A A Lesueur Jr Weds Viola Roberta of Bt Louisiana
The marriage of A A Lesueur Jr oldest son of Captain A. A. Lesueur to Miss Viola Roberta of Bt Laotiis reached Dexington. Mr and Mrs Lesueur reside at Bridgeport Alabama. The Reno troupe of trained dogs and birds are worth the price alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lesueur, Jr
4. A. Lesueur
Viola Roberta
Bt Laotiis
Dexington
Reno
Waddell Weds Lola Kirtley in Lafayette County
W. H. Waddell Jr. married Lola Kirtley Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Jack Robinson’s South Street residence, Rev. R. B. Binney officiating. Waddell, from a respected Lafayette family, plans to advance in life while Lola, closely tied to the Robinsons, has long been a valued neighbor. After a wedding dinner the couple left for their home eight miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Wadd, Jr
Tod
Lola Kirtley
Jack Robinson
South Street
R. B. Binney
Waddell
Lafayette County
Robinson
Court House Debate Sparks High School Wentworth Clash
A courtroom debate at the courthouse drew participants from High School led by Maurion Hickie Henry Obnes and Hubert Hates against Wentworth Academy represented by Cadet W. Si Ferguson H N Buel and B A Craig. The session produced an unclear outcome as the record ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
High School
Maurion Hickie
Henry Obnes
Hubert Hates
Wentworth Academy
W. Si Ferguson
H.N. Buel
B. A. Craig
High School Debaters Win In Civilization Over War
The subject argued that statesmen and diplomacy have advanced civilization more than soldiers. High school team delivered well composed speeches on the endless chain style of argument, defeating the Academy's extemporaneous approach. Clarence Vivian presided. judges J. P. Chinn, Horace Bludwell, and B. N. Hopkins ruled affirmatives victorious before a full courthouse audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Clarence Vivian
Acclaimed Young Townswoman Leads New American Life and Hearths Page
Friends hail the accomplished Lexington woman joining American Life and Hearths at 603 Fifth Avenue New York as head of the book and literary department. Her faultless English and charm of style win praise from Atlantic contributors and readers. Her notable piece on The Climate of Spanish Yankee City San Antonio Texas highlights her range. A health themed literary treat appears through Dr James Addison Quarles whose work champions resilience against physical adversity. The journal aims to entertain and inform beyond medical matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Miss Young
the Atlantic
San Antonio
Texas
James Addison Quarles
James Addison
Legions of Medicine
Lterature
Special Attraction Reno Novelty at New Grand
The Reno Novelty Company, led by Prof K M Reno, arrives at the New Grand next Monday March 2 in Missouri on its first tour. The show features five transformations The Birth of our Flag The Watered Flower Garden The Magic Supper The Guinea Pigs Trouble Romance of Meal Life plus juggling Japanese balance and trained animals. An evening of specialties and lavish scenery vows memorable entertainment for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Novelty Company
New Grand
Missouri
K. M. Reno
America
Kellar
Hermann
Lexington
Wentworth Military Academy Address Driven by Milton Remley
Milton Remley former attorney general of the state is invited to deliver the Annual Address at Wentworth Military Academy on Thursday May 28. Remley, noted orator and cousin of Mrs. Richard Field, is connected with the city. Reverend Charles E H Plattenburg of Pirat Christian Church Cleveland Ohio son of Reverend George Plattenburg of Dover a Wentworth Academy senior class of 89 will preach Sunday May 24. Local observers recall his boyhood here and celebrate his ascent to prominence. W H Greer reports 242 votes in the W D Bed i farm notice while Joel T Bush is listed with a value of 7 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Remley
Wentworth Military Academy
Remlay
Aminehde
Richard Fleld
Charles EH. Plattenburg
Pasor
Pirat Christian Church
Gleveland
Ohie
George Plattenburg
Dover
Wentworth Academy
Farewell Service for Dr Manly at First Baptist Church
Resolutions from the Ministers Alliance express regret at Dr Charles Manlys departure to Lexington Virginia. Congregations from all denominations join Baptist services with a special music program and sermons reflecting on his five years of service and the benediction he brought to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Alliance
Charles Manly
the Baptist Church
Lexington
The
Baptists
Ownelsting
Messrs. Chiles
St. Clair
Hix
Professor Savage
Tevis
Gibba
Manly
Joseph
Moses
D. Buchmueller
BE. OC. Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Manly
Dysart and Caldwell Wed in Lexington Parsonage
Charles Dysart and Jardine Caldwell were married on Wednesday afternoon February 25, 1903 at the Christian parsonage in Lexington by Elder Kt. B. Biiney. Dysart, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dysart, is described as energetic and industrious, while Miss Caldwell is praised as a highly accomplished bride. The couple has many friends in Dover and Lafayette county, who wish them a long, prosperous life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Christian Parsonage
Kt. B. Biiney
Charles Dysart
Jardine Caldwell
Dysart
William Dysart
Hlabride
Dover
Lafayette County
Ferry Boat Sunk By Ice Gorge On River
The Miam ferry boat sank Tuesday night after a large ice gorge swept down the river. A telephone pole on the opposite bank, about two hundred feet away, was knocked down by the same ice, indicating great force. The Detroit Mid Evening News notes poet Edmund Vance Cooke will visit New Grand Friday night, March, praising his American ideas and stage performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miam Ferry
Edmund Vance Cooke
Ohio
Grand
Detroit
Mid Evening News
Cooke
James Whitcomb Riley
Dorothy Shelbley
Joplin
John Schultz
Ware
Jefforann City
Ower
Ve Gratyou
James ‘Buwey
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. F.C
Mr. Taubman
A.A. Lesueur, Jr
Waddell- Kirtley
Miss Rose BE. Young
W. W. Currie
Wedenday
W.D. Bedi
W. H. Greer
Joel T. Bush
First Baptist Church
Caldwell
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