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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
1
William Simpson, operated on in a German hospital in Kansas City last Tuesday, died Wednesday night. Mrs. Simpson and her son Ben Steele were with him in Kansas City. He was about 47 and served as local agent for the Missouri Life and Accident Insurance Company. He was held in high esteem by many friends.
The season opener is Friday night January 10 at the Academy Drill Hall. Ottawa University vs Wentworth features players Lill Randolph Grennell Nimmons Hill Slusher J Randolph on the floor. Ottawa ranks with Kansas and Missouri conference teams. Wentworth has a strong schedule this year to be published later.
Death of Robert L Monroe, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J B Monroe, formerly of Lexington, born Lexington March 25 1873, died January 4 1913 at his parents residence in Kansas City. Also brief society notes including visits to Kansas City, marriage licenses issued to local residents, and several local movements and travels of residents.
Mary Duncan born February 3 1912, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Duncan, died yesterday at 9 am at their 24th street home from brain fever. Funeral services set for this afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Warren P Clark.
Monday morning about nine o clock the case owned and occupied by Jennie Paris colored on 8th street caught fire. The fire company responded promptly, but before they could reach there the roof was burned nearly off and some damage done to the interior.
Dr J L Peak and Lawrence Peak traveled to Kansas City yesterday morning on business. B Campbell also went to Kansas City yesterday on business. E M Taubman spent the day there on business. Ernest Eldiman went to Concordia yesterday for a day of business.
In Jefferson City the Democratic party chose Frank Bowman of this city as Enrolling Clerk for the lower house. The post pays five dollars a day. Dy Pulkerson and his two daughters Blanche and Helen visited Kansas City yesterday. Mrs Edith Hughes returned to Glasgow Missouri after a few days. G M Vaughan hosted visitors and L A Ris left for Marshall on business this morning.
The Intelligencer invites subscribers to renew for 1913 and announces a special rate with the Daily Drovers Telegram of Kansas City. The Telegram offers world telegraphic news, features for families, a woman's editor, and farm market reports that could boost cash by 5 to 20 percent. A $4.00 payment buys both publications for one year.
The Lem’s Brewster’s Millions stage adaptation by George Barric Cutcheon and Walter Aller headlines Wright's Grand on Monday January 13 with a New York cast. The production, once a New York and Chicago summer run, features Frederick Thompson as proprietor and manager and promises lavish illusions. The tale centers on Monty Brewster who must spend a million dollars in a year while keeping purchases secret and ending with no possessions.
Oswald Winkler ex mayor of Lexington was in Wellington Thursday to monitor business and meet old friends. A booster for regional progress he champions actions to improve Lexington and Lafayette county, earning praise for his outspoken advocacy and town leadership.
Mrs J G Simpson of Kansas City planned a visit to the family of Dr Z M Williams. 5 N Wilson traveled to Kansas City Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Kate Golden arrived Monday evening for a few days visit with Mrs. Win. Welsh. Mrs. Prewitt Roberts returned Tuesday to Liberty with friend Mrs. M. R. Reagan. Karl Kemner of Kansas City spent Sunday here with relatives. Charles Owen went to Kansas City Tuesday on business. Mrs. Oscar Miles returned Sunday evening to her home in Kan with relatives.
Barred books and fine cockerels offered at farmer prices. Ads note quick sale and list contact as L, K, CONNOR with phone 474 for inquiries.
Machpelah Cemetery shows 77 interments for 1972 with a 93 year old as the oldest. Calvary Cemetery adds 4 burials and Colored Cemetery 36, yielding a grand total of 137 deaths as reported by Winkler Undertaking Parlors. Naylor Byos. not reported. Respectfully, T J Greene Supt.
A nostalgic poem traces a girl’s small milestones from cradle to graduation and beyond. The speaker recalls intimate moments a father and mother share with their child, ending with the ache of saying goodbye as she grows up and leaves home.
For sale one bloodline pair of R C and C BR 1 BR Cockerels offered by Mrs Johin B of Logan Lexington Missouri. Call 447 for details.
A 156 acre farm for sale located 1% miles east of Dover along the Santa Fe trail. Interested parties may apply to John C. Cooper, R. F. D. No. 2. Also notes various 1914 Lafayette County deeds and transfers recorded in Lexington including land parcels, adoptions, and wills with several property descriptions and owners.
Sawyer visits Independence on Tuesday to conduct business and handle daily affairs in the town.
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