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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
7
A defense speech by McKeand portrays a woman accused of stealing boots as a test of character. The attorney’s dramatic reading of depositions and bold rhetoric invoke a sweeping portrait of the Saxon race, interweaving lines from Homer Lea to frame duty and empire amid the courtroom scene.
A New Year celebration at Dougal Mdougal’s place features hunting, dancing, and a 200 guinea piano from London not arriving yet. The piano supposedly arrived damaged, slipping on the stairs and breaking some of its front teeth, but the retainer insists it’s not really hurt.
The Washington Star cites Bishop Wilson of New York likening political morality to business lines and recounts a cynical remark about marriage in which a friend asks about a groom named George and is told he is upright yet warned he will starve.
A reporter visits the household after a wedding and asks for details about the ceremony. The servant refuses, saying the couple are “every crumb” and accuses the photographer of begging for cold details.
A fragment from Flie le Blaetter shows a peasant warning his powerful wife after an accident. He cues that he suffers from circumstances beyond control and expresses a claim of not getting anything in return.
In a terse exchange, Gaddy is described as not in danger of a Bhook, with the reason pointing to the ongoing rubber business activity. The dialogue hints at economic or market pressures but keeps specifics limited.
The readable fragment mentions a present cook satisfaction and allowance of two evenings per week, but the text is severely garbled and lacks clear names places dates or concrete actions. The context remains uncertain and no identifiable entities can be reliably extracted.
The line notes a question about cultivated manners and mentions Pil agricultural college as part of a memory or claim about the person’s education.
A brief exchange overheard as a man defends a door labeled as a storm door, while another man insists it is not. The discussion centers on the doorway’s classification and who greets whom at the entry. The scene implies domestic familiarity and a routine confrontation about door terminology.
Creditors and interested persons are notified that the administrator applied to make a final settlement of the estate at the February Term 1913 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The hearing was held in the Probate Court room in the City of Lexington on the first Monday in February.
Caroline Deuchler estate proceedings announce that William Aull as administrator will apply for a fond settlement of each estate at the February term 1918 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Abifissourt to begin on the second Monday in February in the Probate Court room in Ideeton.
The undersigned administrator will apply at the February Term 1913 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri for a final settlement. The court sits in the courtroom in Lexington Missouri.
Creditor and interested parties are notified that administrator John H Schmidt will apply for final settlement of Ernest H Schmidt estate at the February 1913 Probate Court session in Dewin. The hearing will be held the second Monday in February at the Probate Office.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recalls a sixth birthday moment where Jimmie refuses a neighbor’s plea to reveal birthday gifts. The tale ends with the boy admitting he dared not, and notes he received only a spanking, highlighting pathos and humor.
Notion is hereby given to all creditors. The administratrix with will annexed, Louise Hader, will apply to take final settlement of Ward estate at the Probate Court in Lexington Missouri during the pending term 1918. The hearing will begin on the second Monday in February 1913 in the Probate Court room.
Publication order issued by Lafayette County Circuit Court directs Rebeuary Dern Hs. Geder to publish notice of petition by plaintiff against Liezel Brenbaker to obtain a tax lien on a tract of land in Lexington Missouri. Real estate delinquent for years 1907 1908 1920 totaling 14.93 dollars, with four weeks of notices in The Lexington Intelligencer before February term.
A Woodrow Wilson anecdote recalls his aversion to the title professor. While head of Princeton he objected to being called professor saying speak low for everyone will think I am a bootslack.
Creditors and all persons interested in the estate of David P Groves deceased are notified that the undersigned executrix will apply for a final settlement at the February term 1918 of the probate court.
Marcus Youngs, executor, will apply at the February Term 1915 Probate Court to make a final settlement of the estate of Edgar Youngs, deceased.
A stray line hints at debates over edible eating and vegetables. The comments suggest skepticism toward a vegetable shock and mock the idea of making the eating experience more nourishing.
He says spending too much on puffs for hair and cigarettes mirrors a common habit. She notes similar behavior in her routine with puffs for hair care and smoking.
A fragment quotes a cook accused of practical joking or mischief described as a bull by townsfolk. The dialogue questions the nature of her offense and hints at social tensions in the era.
A witty exchange wonders where to keep money and answers that snow banks are the ideal cache. The banter plays on cold storage humor and urban mischief in a concise, period voice.
Notice to all cruci tora and other persons interested in the estate of Katherine G Reid deceased that the undersigned executor will apply for a final settlement at the February term 1918 of the Probate Court room in Lexington on the second Monday in February. William V A Caton executor.
Notified that letters of administration for the estate of Nopkins were granted December 70, 1912, by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Milltour. All claimants must present their claims within six months after the date of said letters or be barred. If not exhibited within one year from the last insertion, claims are forever barred.
In Lafayette County Missouri Circuit Court records a nonresident defendant Mattie Hunter is summoned by publication in a divorce action filed by Thomas Muster. The order requires Hunter to appear at the February term 1918 in Lexington or plead, or the case will be confessed and judgment entered. Publication to run four weeks in Lexington Intelligencer prior to term. Court clerk J W Sydnor signs.
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