County Court Proceedings and Local Appointments
County court actions include a new superintendent for the county poor farm for March 1, 1905, a Board of Health with F. W. Moon as county physician, and road pole placements by Hedgewood Telephone Co with travel avoidance. Juries for February term named by townships. grand jurors listed. drainage ditch report received with no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Kinkead
Board of Health
F. W. Moon
Hedgewood Telephone Company
N. Wilson
Clay Township
Waterloo
Batilen Road
Jule G. Coe
Davis Township
Criminal Court
Chas
Oberbelman
B. F Davis
Ed Gurvie
Mike Summers
John Blase
Henry Armstrong
Washington Township
Henry Nulleck
M. Remsey
A L. Wilcoxen
J. AK. Chamberlin
Herman Hulke
Dover
Walter N Beaty
Chris Temple
Davi
John Hagerty
Pred O. Gray
Freedom
H. Shenman
Lexington
John D. Stusher
Daniel Sherman
Middletown
J. Henry Kulpmeyer
Washington
R'chard Powell
Sol-e-Bar
J. Henry
Porter Funeral Held After Virginia Native Dies Near Wellington
A telephone message announced the death of Mrs Annie E Porter aged 84 near Wellington. Born in Virginia she lived in this county about fifty years including fifteen in Lexington. She died while living with her son James Porter and daughter Mrs A B Chancellor. Surviving are Mrs Reid Kipkead Thomas Porter Benjamin Porter Mrs M M Eichler. Burial occurred in Machpelah cemetery with funeral by Rev T M Cobh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Porter
Wellington
Oak Grove
Benjamin Porter
Odessa
M. M. Eichler
Boonville
Machpelah Cemetery
T. M. Cobh
Death of Mrs. Bettie Shafer at Hoffman's Park
Mrs. Bettie Shafer widow of Harry Shafer died Sunday night at home in Hoffman's Park at age 19. She was a daughter of the late Lewis Martin. Funeral services were held at her home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with Dr. Biggs conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Shafer
Harry Shafer
Hoffman's Park
Obituary Notice for John Melby and Shelby Family Ties
Died at his home near Dover on Friday around eight o clock, John Melby aged 60. Meg Shelby had been paralyzed from the waist down since the sixth year. Mr. Shelby was a bright winded man, companionable and entertaining, with many friends. John Shelby was son of the late Joseph B. Shelby and brother of Mrs. Geo B Gorton. Mrs. Joseph Ubinn and Isaac Shelby of Wright County were nephews of Thomas B. Shelby of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
John Melby
Meg Shelby
Shelby
John Shelby
Joseph B. Shelby
Geo. B Gorton
Joseph Ubinn
Isaac Shelby
Wright County
Thomas B. Shelby
Niedringhaus Secures Nominations On Fifth Ballot In Missouri Caucus
On Thursday the republican caucus on the fifth ballot named Thomas K. Niedringhaus of St. Louis as the first candidate for U.S. senator from Missouri. The initial tally showed Niedringhaus with 346 votes, followed by Kereos 28, Warner 12, Parker 11, Deer 3, Barnholdt 2, and Frank J. Niedringhaus. His political history includes managing city and state campaigns. he heads the National Enameling and Stamping Company, a $30,000,000 capital trust, and is a member of Lindell M. & church, described as genial and optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Niedringhhaus
St. Louis
United States
Missouri
Niedringhaus
Kereos
Warner
Parker
Deer
Barnholdt
Frank J. Niedringhau
National Enaweling and Stamping Company
Lindell M
Knights of Pythias Lodge No 157 installs officers
Newly elected officers of Knights of Pythias Lodge No 157 were installed last Thursday night and attendees enjoyed refreshments. Officers installed include Joe A Wilson P O G Albert Misbon C O y Bukter Talbot Vic Felix Ruellens Pa Thomas Rose wall K2 8 Daniel Ruebel M F Richard Wedge 8 A J 8 Perry aside guard McDermmot outside guard Elias Spruce G L D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Joe A Wilson
P O G
Albert Misbon
C. O.y Bukter
Talbot
Vic
Felix Ruellens
Thomas Rosewall
Daniel Ruebel
Richard Wedge
Perry
McDermmot
Elias Spruce
Jury overturns Gruber will in favor of Mrs. Buford
The jury in the Guntay Gruber estate case returned a verdict Wednesday evening for plaintiff Mrs. Twyman Buford. They ruled the document offered as the last will and testament was not Gruber's will, and set it aside as ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruber
Twyman Buford
Guntay Gruber
Winkler Furniture Company Stockholders Reelect Leaders
At the Winkler Furniture Company stockholders meeting Henry Winkler was re elected president and Albert Winkler secretary and treasurer. No further business came before the meeting. A directors meeting is planned in about two weeks to read the year report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler Furniture Company
Henry Winkler
Albert Winkler
Mrs Fagan Marries Dan Kennedy in Leavenworth
Frances L. Fagan announces her marriage to Dan Kennedy of Kansas City. The ceremony took place in Leavenworth Kansas on Thafstivy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Fagan
Dan Kennedy
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kas
Thafstivy
Military instructor Hickman detailed to Wentworth Academy
Lieutenant Hickman of the First Cavalry is detailed by order from the War Department to serve as military instructor at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington Missouri. The two year detail is the maximum period allowed for an active officer away from the army, and his prior three years in a similar post enhances the appointment. McCain, Assistant Adjutant General, Washington and Lexington offices signed the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Lexington
Hickman
First Cavalry
Wentworth Military Academy
McCain
Adj
Mrs Bishop Hosts Friday Evening with Bishop Daughters
Mrs Kate Gordon Bishop entertained for her daughters Misses Abba and Kathleen on a Friday night in January. A large number of invited guests attended and the event was described as delightful. House decorations featured holiday greens with holly and mistletoe favored by guests. Light refreshments of cakes and 'joes' were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
BE. J.mcgrew
J. C. McGrew
Mr. McGrew
Walter B. Waddell
Opera House
J. RB Moorehead
M. D Wilson
Ada Carter
BE. N. Hopkins
Lee Meng
Olive Carter
Mary Henry
Mary Ridings
Margaret Chamberlain
Virgomia Winn
Marcia Sellers
Pauline Sellers
Luela Sellers
Mary Hoge
Misses Sellers
Kate Gordon Bishop
Abba
Kathleen
New Orleans
Mise Little
Mr. Jones
Misses Sattle
Colon
Missea Abbe Pockett
Pearle Moore
Edward Bond
Kentucky
Prof. McPherson
Odessa
Mesara
Joseph Horr
Will Monroe
Clarence Jones
Prewitt Warren
Edgar Sullivan
Butler Moore
Irwin McElroy
Martin Roach
George White
Thornton Greer
Traders Bank Stockholders Meet Elects 1005 Directors
The Traders Bank held its annual stockholders meeting in its office on Monday. Directors for 1005 were elected: W. G. McCausland, Bi R. Ireland, Lee J. Sivster, D. A. Slusher, John D. Slusher, William Aull, Jackson Bradley, John K. R. Burden, J. G. Crenshaw, Upton Wilson, John Chamberlain, Thos. Walvo, and E. N. Hopkins. The old board then met to hear the teller's report and organize the new board by electing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders Bank
W. G. Mc Ocauslsnd
R. Ireland
Lee J. Sivstter
D. A. Slusher
John D. Slusher
William Aull
Jackson Bradley
John KR. Burden
J. G. Crenshaw
Upton Wilson
John Chamberlain
Thos. Walwo
E. N. Hopkins
Tel
Officers and earnings distribution report from last year
Officers listed: Ww. G. McCausland president, Lee J. Stusher vice president, B. K. Ireland cashier, John Chamberlain teller, J. G. Crenshaw secretary. Six months earnings of 7188.39 distributed: semiannual dividend four percent, 200000 surplus, 3000 undivided premium account, 1000 loss or exchange accounts.
Public Schools Resume After Holidays Start Second Term
Public schools reopen with Central College Lexis College and Wentworth Academy resuming on Tuesday and Wednesday. Crowded first term suggests full attendance anticipated in the second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Lexis College
Wentworth Academy
Military career outline of Lt. E A Hickman J
Summary of Lt. E A Hickman J career highlights including Wentworth Academy graduation in 1892, Virginia Military Institute, Spain era service, promotions to major and first lieutenant, Philippine service as provost in 1902, instructor roles at Ft Leavenworth and Wentworth Military Academy, with dates around 1904 to 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hickman J
Wentworth Academy
Virginia Military Institute
Spain
Philippines
Batanas Province
Ft. Leavenworth
Wentworth Military Academy
Letter List Unclaimed at St Lexington Post Office 1904
Uncashed letters listed for December 30 1904 at St Lexington Missouri include J P Ahern BE J Boros GL E Clements and many others. Names span Miss Addie Linemerfield Mrs Martha Mathews Elmer Jellow W W Robertson Mrs Daisy Weedin and more. Calling for these pleases was advertised by Janes M Uosowpta P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Lexington
Deo
J.P. Ahern
BE. J. Boros
Clements
Louw Gatewood
Will Grimes
Frank Gryzback
B. B. Hyer
Misa
Lattice Hunter
J. FP. Hlugbee
Chattie Hays
Elmer Jellow
Airdie Fisher
Thomas Lawson
Addie l Linemerfield
Martha Mathews
Eliza Mitcheer
L. V. Moore
W. W. Robertson
Waler Robinson
Elmer Selions
Daisy Weedin
W. B. Naud
W.M. White
Frank Wrather
Lillie Young
Janes M Uosowpta
P.M
Eagle Club Banquet Held by Lexington Eagle Glob
The Lexington Eagle Glob held a banquet for about 260 guests yesterday from four o clock. Judge Pearl BR Smith presided as toastmaster. Addresses were given by Greg Grats and Rev Finley Smiley of Kansas City. An elaborate supper was served by Ober Huekker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Eagle
Pearl BR. Smith
Ule Grats
Finley Smiley
Kansas City
Obef Huekker
Attorney Urfer Reprimanded Over Absence in Myer Murder Case
Fred C. Urfer attorney for Huttman in the Myer murder case was severely reprimanded by Padya Wofford on Tuesday for his unexplained absence at the December 19 hearing. He was warned the case was reset for January and must appear with satisfactory excuse, or face contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Urfer
Huttman
Myer
Padya Wofford
Rexen
Jan. Y
Flagship of Admiral Etsjyat vensky sinks near Madagascar
Stig reported from Petersburg that the flagship struck a rock near Madagascar and sank. It is unclear if any crew survived. The vessel was one of the best ships in the Ruwiao army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suak
Stig
Petersburg
Etsjyatvensky
Madagascar
Ruwiao
Claude Duncan Visitor Returns Home After Brief Stay
Claude Duncan of Coffeyville Kas returned home midweek after visiting Mr. Jon Kelly, the trip described as a Wednesday encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Duncan
Coffeyville
Kas
Jon Kelly
Corder Items and Town Guests Share Holiday News
Clyde Lewis and others from Corder enjoy holiday visits and travels. Names include A J Frorking, Lillie Frorking, Harris Bray, D G Jackson, Ewma Neil, C J Lewis, T M Lake, Sarsh Erwin, Mia Watera, Marie Carlton, Anne Marie Campbell, Juliette Chamberlain, Frank Haas, Milton Hester, and many locals. A German church meeting begins January 8 with young people hosting a party at the parsonage. The Bachelors Congress charmed audiences with local talent, reuniting families and friends for New Year celebrations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dover Cemetery
Palmore
Horace F. Blackwell
Lafayette County
Bethany College
Democratic County Committee
Porter
Mr. Shelby
Mrs. Pagan
Lieut. Hickman
Sellers Jg
War Department
Mrs
Stockholders Meeting, Traders Bank
Eagle Club
Clyde Lewis
G J. Lewis
Kansan City
A. J. Frorking
Lillie Apent
Harris Bray
Nelson, Mo
Mrs. Vick Pelot
Mt. Leonard
D. G. Jackson
Ewma Neil
Kangana City
C J. Lewis
Hogginaville
T. M. Lake
Mia
Watera
Higgineville
Hunter Bailey
Marie Carlton
Anne Marie Campbell
Slater
Chamberlain
Juliette
Corder
Frank Haas
Milton Hester
Warrensburg
A.D. Suckeman
M. Hoborch
Frack Haas
Cleares Senser
BE. Hester
Milton
Jndie Hackley
Abbe Packer
Alice Little
Davenport
Iowa
Bess Obion
Ruth Moore
Kooknoster
Robert Langford
Rev. Rand
Eugene Doty
Jobo Johnson
Mayview Notes
Odeaan
Holy City
Christain Church
Minesa Alice Little
Beas Chion
Mayview
Zoe Benton
Aigginaville
Misa Chinn
Louis
Little City
Will Jennings
B W. Moore
Misa Pearse
Wellington and Vicinity
Lealma
W. W. Corse
Otto Koch
Kanes City
Missouri River
Lee Strodtman
Independence
Will Brows
Mother
Wers Johnson
Jacob Cruisinger
Kinet Owrns
Richmond
Bate C. Dromwon
Z. W. Wright
Wife
Cay
Egypt
Dora Kal
Warsaw
Larberg
Napoleon
George Larbere
Dalay
J. BR. Moorehead
W. Mitchell
Sod
W. E. Bryant
W. EF. Hinesley
Emmit Burgess
Warren County
J.B. Manon
Leadville
Colorado
Ernest Steigall
Frank Jennings
RK. L
Mann
Frank Woodard
Daisy Mine
George Ashburn
Ray County
Sunshine
Marvin Hammer
Luding Territory
Reunain
J. A KR Chamberlin
R. J. Dillingham
John H Howhe
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