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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
4
The Lexington post office records show the Intelligencer as a second class mail matter. The item notes a price of 11.00 per year in advance and lists editors and sellers in its publication details.
A bay horse hitched to a run near J F Wions grocery on Main Street collapsed and died Thursday afternoon after a parade along Ninth and Main. Witnesses say the horse, aged and heart afflicted, sprang up then dropped dead, likely from fright. Owner George Duvall lives south of town.
The Elks hosted a near formal New Year dance at their lodge on Thursday evening. Dancing began at 9 50 and continued to 1 30 with thirty couples on the floor. Out of town guests included Miss Lucie Williams of Liberty Miss Elizabeth Nickell of Malton and Mia J A Darling of Long Island City New York.
Rehearsals for The Girl From Bagdad began Thursday afternoon with enthusiasm as principals start today and cast announcements follow in a few days. Meanwhile several local residents traveled to nearby cities on visits and returns, including F L Carter to Algumaville and Jota Cahill returning to Kansas City.
Henry Campbell of Odessa and Ida Johnson were married at 2 pm last Wednesday Dec 23 at the bride’s home. Rev Talbot officiated. They left that evening for Texas on the A and C train amid a rice shower. Guests wished them joy and lifelong happiness. James Ramey and wife visited Anderson Mo. Dr Bromm Jones of Kapsey City stopped by J S Vickers. The community enjoyed a Christmas tree at the Baptist and Christian churches for Sunday school.
Uplifting holiday reflections share in a Mayview column noting peace and community. Several local residents and visitors, including Upton Smith, Riley Smith, Harvey Higgins, and George Fishback, are mentioned along with travels to Kansas City, Slater, and Independence. A crutch mishap befalls Charlie Nolte, and numerous social visits, dinners, and New Year wishes populate the scene. The text lists several upcoming marriages and licenses for Richmond, Lexington, and Odessa, and mentions Sheriff-elect W. S. Peacock and local names such as Mrs. B. Smarr and Mrs. Annie Parrent.
Mrs I T Stramcke left Thursday morning for a trip to St Louis. Frank Looms resigns after four years as operator at the Western Union Telegraph office. Conner Tunstall succeeds him and assumes duties at the office.
William Macauley drew a large audience with When We Were Friends at the New Grand Wednesday evening. The city has seen the play before yet the crowd found it interesting and the company, led by Macauley, performed capably. C. P. Coast as Ferguson Jones was well received. The production overall was satisfactory.
QC A Uphaus dies Tuesday at son in law's home near Lovers Lane Me aged st years. Lucien Lesaeur arrives from Texas for a short city stay. Mise Lugile Williams from Liberty visits friends in the city. Miss Whoa Prerking from Corner arrives for a visit with Miss Mary Marquis. Mrs. James Kenniken arrives from Odessa to visit her daughter Mrs Albert Walk. Prewitt Roberts and Maurice Hicklin return to Columbia. Dr T Ryland goes to Aullville on business. Mrs M D Wilson leaves for Jefferson City. Irvin Coen arrives from Chicago where he attended a linotype school. will return to take a position in the Chicago Matoon press.
Misses Mande and Nancy Wright returned from Waterloo on Wednesday evening, arriving home after their trip.
Jefferson City hosts State Auditor elect John P. Gordon and family visits as the party includes his mother and Lafayette. The Haldeman family from nearby arrives Thursday afternoon to spend time with Mea Haldemann, Sherwood Haldeman Jr., and Sallie Beth. Kate Hbatierpy is also mentioned in this fragment.
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