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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
6
Samuel Drysdale spent Sunday in Kansas City. H W McNeal visited Odesea on Saturday. William Hord traveled to Independence Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Luehrman visited Levasy Sunday.
Hamlet moodiness blamed on an Inactive Nver and bad liver. Ballard's Herbine touted as perfect liver regulator. Positive cure claimed for bilious headache constipation chills fever and all liver complaints. Crenshaw Young.
Miss Birdie Slusher went to Kansas City Monday for a short stay. Fred Knoche of Napoleon was here Saturday on Probate Court business. Miss Grile Lockhart left Saturday evening for a trip to Topeka. BA Bickman left Sunday evening for a business trip to St Louis. The Moler Garber College Kansas City offers a planning note for men to learn the trade quickly. Their illustrated catalogue explains fully Write them, 1-18. Miss White Lockhart left Friday evening for a several weeks trip to Topeka. Miss Fannie Sawyer returned Friday evening from a trip to Kansas City and Independence.
Farm Progress of St. Louis declares subscription rate will advance to 25 cents per year starting January 1, 1908. Until then, new subscribers may pay three years for 25 cents, with 2 cents needed now for a three year term. Existing subscribers paying in advance may send 25 cents to extend three years. A fruit picture set is offered for 50 cents plus tube and postage. Address Farm Progress, St. Louis, Mo.
Misses Inez and Ida Bell Walker arrive back in Surasoey after a short visit. In Higgineville, Mr and Mrs B B Mrager and their daughter Helen depart for a trip to St Joseph. Mrs William Stonestreat travels to Kansas City for a few days with relatives. McClure's Magazine price rise noted with old rate offered through 1908.
Thomas Moore left Monday for his Springfield home after a visit with his mother Mrs. Clara Moore in this city. Mr and Mrs J L Vaughan arrived from Versailles Mo Friday evening to visit their daughter Mrs John Briscoe. Dr John Perrie went to Kansas City Saturday to attend the funeral of Frank Keith who died there recently. English Spavin Liniment advertised as a blemish cure for horses, with claims of removing lumps and various horse ailments sold by Chas W Loomis.
George Moore of Grimesland NC credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after consumption and coughs. He says improvements began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well again. Crenshaw Young druggists offer 60 cents to $1.00 and a trial bottle free.
EK. M. Taubman went to Kansas City Tuesday on business, H Steel of Waverly spent Tuesday in this city on business, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Tyree spent Tuesday in Kansas City. J. W. Spencer of Malta Bend spent Tuesday here on business, Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison returned from Kansas City Monday evening, Mrs. J. Moorehead went to Kansas City Monday evening for a short stay.
Suffering and dollars saved, E. 8. Lopez of Manilla New York credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healing salve he has found for cuts burns and sores. Mrs A V Small of Sedalia arrived for a visit with Mrs John R Ryland. Supt M J Patterson visits Kansas City to review public schools. Mesdaines F I Carter T A Walker and C C Dyer visit Higginsville. Mrs Sarah Rapedell leaves for Los Angeles after visiting her brother Dr J B McDaniel.
For sale by Mrs G Lagan is Toland Red Gockerels from prize winning stock. Mrs J Ryland returned Monday evening from a short trip away. Miss Laura Davis had been spending a few days in Kansas City and returned home Monday evening.
Mrs A J Reif of Hamilton Ohio arrived Monday night to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs A M Phetzing. Mrs Nasale Steele went to Kansas City to attend the funeral of Phil E Chappell. Sor Sice Fruit farm of 2 acres south of Lexington adjoining Edenview church offers 1000 trees, all kinds of fruit, strawberries, three room house and modern improvements. Apply to lease the place. Mrs I W Mayberry of Kansas City arrived Monday evening to visit with her niece Mrs Hank Slaughter. Miss Aula Brelsford arrived from Kansas City for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs L W Brelsford.
The infant child of Gus Thompson aged weeks died Friday evening at home near Myrick from pneumonia. The family resides at the Myrick area and the loss is recorded in local casualties.
An advertisement from Joan K Ports of Lexington Missouri offers several eight year old mules suitable for farming. The seller invites interested farmers to contact in writing at the Portland Street address.
The Wentworth Military Academy hosted the First W M A Shoot on campus Saturday. Cadet Phillips led with a high score, while weather permitting the weekly shoots will continue, indicating strong participation from cadets including a 16 year old from McAlister Ohio.
The leap year dance at the Elks home drew a large crowd with patriotic decorations and portraits of George and Martha Washington. The grand march led by Miss Nancy Vivian and Firman & Niet opened at 12:15 and lasted until 1. The event featured Smith's orchestra and punch service, marking one of the season's top social affairs.
Mrs Sarah Wedge, widow of John Wedge, died at her home near Myrick Thursday night February 20 from pneumonia. Aged 74, she leaves three children J. B. Perrie, Thomas, and Richard Wedge who reside in and near the city.
Advertisement notes good yellow seed corn available in any quantity. Contact W. Bathmney at phone number 404 for orders and pricing.
The popular lecturer Thos Brooks Pletcher will speak at the New Grand Opera House next Monday March 2 as the third lecture in the series. Despite his youth he has achieved notable success and Sente will be placed on sale at Crenshaw Young's on Thursday February.
Help wanted notice offering a farm hand position with wages of 30 dollars per month and board. Located near 105 W tt Joux RR Ports. Also advertises white waist goods at Winn & Ewing's with prices from 16 to 40 cents per yard, urging buyers to see before purchasing.
A stout man on a Euclid Avenue car near Fifty fifth street lost his hat to a gust. A newsboy shouted extra and nabbed the hat on the wing, then taunted the passenger before handing it back smeared with mud and the man resumed reading his paper.
Vienna, a metropolis over two million, endured 1,169 fires in 1906 averaging just over three daily. Total fire losses were under 130000 dollars with department costs near 300000. Fires broke down into 37 large 156 medium and 976 small across public buildings private homes and streets.
Jasper county has long been noted for public eloquence. A mobile register quote recalls a Jasper great man urging voters to empower him to add jewels to Mississippi’s luster and guide the state toward peace prosperity security and happiness through the ballot.
A Scottish architect abroad learned of his newborn, collected Jordan water for the christening, then returned home. At church, he sought the sexton to deliver the vial but was warned not yet, as the Kirk would open after the service.
In the opener, a burly catcher from the Stars claimed the captaincy and warned that a win would put the umpire in a five spot, while a loss would put him in a hospital, prompting tense exchange before the game.
In a heated exchange, Smith states he never blames his wife for anything while countercharges swirl. A judge notes the friction stems from a strained marriage and alleges of attempts to shift blame. The dialogue highlights ongoing tensions and legal drama surrounding the couple.
The Atlantic Monthly argues that irreligion gains appeal as intelligent, pure individuals detach from a ministry bound by unverifiable theory. True mysticism, aided by psychology, favors immediacy of access to God and loosens ecclesiastical constraints once deemed essential to reality.
A Washington high school history instructor is praised for her teaching when a student’s tale about a relative’s Civil War participation is disputed. The boy realizes his uncle would have been too young for that war and clarifies he meant the Revolutionary War, prompting light humor about age and memory.
The duke of Atholl resides at Blaircastle in Perthshire and holds over 200000 acres including a deer forest. He carries many titles from duke to baron. The third duke ceded sovereignty of the Isle of Man to Britain for £70000 and the fourth Duke sold remaining Isle of Man rights for £409000. London
A fragmented Broadway style reminiscence depicts Tyjun riding through the city. The speaker recalls bumps and sleighs as he ages, reflecting on past favors and a promise to repay with an auto ride and a return gesture.
The piece quotes a witty exchange about money and happiness. A self-described philosopher quips that money doesn’t bring happiness, while Mr. Duntin Stax retorts that wealth provides armishment to observe others’ efforts and push one’s own aims.
Notice from Lafayette County Court Missouri of public sale of Drainage District bonds to bidders. Bond issue includes Series 1 and additional bonds. terms include serial maturities with annual interest and redemption provisions. Sale conducted by County Clerk and County Treasurer with court seal. approved February by G L Glasscock and B C Drummond.
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