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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
3
Miss Sarah Graddy spent Sunday in Kansas City. RK. 8, Berrie was in Higginaville Saturday on business. Miss Jo Hinesley spent Saturday in Kansas City. Mrs. J. F. Winn and Miss Lee Meng spent Monday in Kansas City.
An ad proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels for better digestion and wellbeing. It notes the product costs 2 cents at Creeshin Young s drug store and claims quick relief from a tonic and a lotion sold by Chas Loomis, a local druggist.
Mr and Mrs Arch Hix of Char ton Iowa are visiting relatives in this city. Ryland Hicklin went to Kansas City Friday evening for a few days stay. WANTED A man of a business experience to interview Lafayette County merchants on a clean cut proposition Road work afterward if wanted. Address stating experience Van Neat Allen 413 Ridge Bldg Kansas City Mo Mr and Mrs Ernest Hoffman returned Sunday from a short bridal trip to Kansas City. Mrs Elia Nickell went to Fulton Saturday for a visit of several days with relatives.
Warning against mercurial catarrh remedies and promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Mentions internal use, dangers of mercury, and advises buying genuine product. Also notes prescriptions from reputable physicians and claims cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes local notices of William Groves and Miss Percy Aull visiting relatives.
A vintage advertisement claims Bal lard's Snow Liniment relieves pain from burns scalds sprains rheumatism and other aches. It promises quick relief and fast healing with the remedy priced at 26 cents to $1.00 per bottle at Crenshaw & Young's.
Mrs D W Trine returns from Springport after her father's death. Irene Burgess visits Judge Burden in Lexington. Rural Route residents offered The St Louis Republic for 2 50 with the Intelligencer. O R Siefert travels to Kansas City. Mrs Fred Fichter visits Dresden. Jean Farley returns home to Sedalia after time with grandparents George Hutchinson and spouse.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and praises its quick relief for dyspepsia liver and nerve issues. The tonic costs 60 cents at Crenshaw and Young's. Also, Miss Flora Fairfield stars in Thorns and Orange Blossoms at the New Grand Opera House this Saturday February 20.
A four act comedy drama presented at the New Grand drew a small crowd but high praise. Edward Milton Boyle authored the piece and Eugene Moore led the strong eight member company with natural ease creating a blend of humor and drama that impressed Lexington audiences. Henry B. Rife as Hans Otto delivered dramatic power, while Grace Hall played Marguerite Otto and M. B. Sayles portrayed John Paden Sr. Royle, nephew of local residents, wrote the piece and hails from Salt Lake City Utah.
The criminal court and grand jury ended the February term Friday. Zinc Lacy, sentenced for disturbing the peace in October 1907, was paroled on petition by 67 citizens. Arnold Walker was tried for assault with intent to kill and sentenced to six years. Buogust Starke was indicted for defiling his ward, arrested, and released on bond of 96,000 for the next term. Grand jury adjourned after its report.
Mrs. Ann M. Phetzing died Sunday afternoon from general debility due to old age. Born in Germany January 9, 1827, she married Rev. John Phetzing in 1843 and was a German Methodist Church member for 70 years. Funeral conducted by Rev. G. Meyer, completed by Rev. John Meyer and Dr. J. C. Gordon Tuesday at 2:30 from the German Methodist Church.
An old notice promotes White's Dream Vermifuge as a remedy for children with worms. It claims many children suffer worms, but some do not. The ad states the product strengthens the child and costs 2 cents per bottle at Cren shaw and Young's.
May had the high card at a Saturday afternoon meet attended by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Andreen on South Street. Miss Margaret Aull won first prize a sterling silver hat brush. consolation prize went to Miss Bess for arena.
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