Memorial for Robert E. Lee program at City Hall
The Sterling Price Chapter No 213 UDC will hold its annual Robert E Lee memorial services this evening in the City Hall auditorium. Dr Patillo will give the address as part of an arranged program featuring invocations, music, readings, and announcements honoring the Confederate general.
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Sterling Price
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Robert £. Lee
Sedlock
Confederacy
Washington
United States
Reveille
E. C. Gordon
Ance
Lensie Bates
Mies le Grande
EB Patillo
Foundation
Vivion Declines Democratic House Candidacy
Clarence Vivion announced he will not enter the Democratic primary for representative of the district. He cited the primary system as giving incumbents a strong advantage and noted the convention system would tempt him to run, but the current system makes a campaign impractical. His record as Lafayette County prosecutor and criminal circuit practitioner had made him a strong local favorite.
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Clarence Vivion
Lafayette
Death of Mrs Mary L Smithers widow of John A Smithers
Mrs Mary L Smithers widow of the late John A Smithers of St Louis died at the home of her daughter Mrs T Stramcke on East Mais street Saturday night after a lingering illness. She left behind two sons John A and M L of St Louis and two daughters Mrs J H Evill and Mrs T T Strancke. Remains were taken to St Louis for burial with family members traveling to accompany.
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Mary L. Smithers
John A. Smithers
St. Louis
Tey Stramcke
East Mais Street
Smithers
T. T. Stramike
John A
M. L
St-Louis
J. H. Evill
T. T. Strancke
T. T., Stramcke
Johs Smithers
St. Louie
St. Loula
Moulton Analyzes Romeo and Juliet In Murrel Auditorium
Dr Richard Green Moulton drew a larger Thursday audience in Murrel Auditorium than a week earlier as attendees discussed Romeo and Juliet after reading the play. He argued the work centers on accident rather than retribution, praised lucid illustrations, and promised a Job lecture next week.
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Richard Green Moulton
Murrel Auditorium
J C McGrew Marries Ming Claire Pelligrini in Alabama
Word reached Saturday that J C McGrew of this city wed Ming Claire Pelligrini Wednesday January 5 in Montgomery Alabama. The quiet home ceremony at the bride's mother's house united the Lexington Missouri man with the Missouri capitalist. The Rev Father Savage officiated. The bride wore broadcloth with an imported hat and carried bride roses. McGrew, a prominent capitalist with interests in Missouri, departed for a trip to New York and other western points.
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J .C. McGrew
Ming Claire Pelligrini
Montgomery
Ala
Kate Pellegrini
Mies Claire Pellegrini
James Calvin McGrew
Lexington
Pellegrin
Father Savage
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
McGrew
Missouri
Imnedipay Aigrinch
New York
Local residents update after brief Kansas City trips
John Wilson of Higgineville was in thin eity yesterday. Miss Arnce Burden returned from Kansas City Thursday evening. Frank Howe came back Thursday from a short Kansan trip. Mr and Mrs Gus Walter visited Kansas City Friday for a few days. Mr T M Cobb and daughter Mrs J M Poage went to Helton for a several day visit.
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John Wilson
Higgineville
Lueleen
Arnce Burden
Kansas City
Frank Howe
Kansie ‘City
Gus
Walter
T. M. Cobb
J. M. Poage
Helton Thoredagdor
Albert Gillen Waa
E. W. White
Crawford
Cleve Terhune
Sophie Tunstall
E. M. Taubman
Moorman
Harry Mitchell
Mena
Ark
F. T
Bates
Ins
Navia
Stat Old Mexico
Pueblo
Kane
Lewis Cox Dead in Dover Township
Lewis Cox of Dover township died Saturday at 5 30 PM on his farm after weeks of illness aged about 70 He was a son of Solomon Cox a pioneer planter and a lifelong farmer owning nearly 400 acres He served as a director of Morrison Wentworth bank He is survived by his wife Eliza Fletcher and nine children Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Dover
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Lewis Cox
Dover Township
Mr. Cox
Dover
Solomon Cox
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
Eliza Fletcher
Lafayette County
Bealdes
Cox
Dover Tueaday
Farm For Sale Near Lexington and Mayview
Farm for sale on the Columbus road eight miles south of Lexington and northwest of Mayview. Contains 152 acres with buildings, a young orchard, good fences and lasting water. Apply to C. W. MintHann on premises or write to Char. M. Stockton, Carth age, Mo, 12 lats.
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Columbus
Lexington
Mayview
C. W. MintHann
Char. M. Stoceton
Carthage
Dance At Turner Mall Forms Plan For Club
About fourteen couples of young people enjoyed an informal dance at Turner mall Wednesday evening. They consider forming a dancing club and meeting twice a month until summer. The chaperones were Mesdamen Barth, W. & Bishop and C. C. Barron.
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Mesdamen Barth
W. & Bishop
C. C. Barron
Elks Host Informal Dance At Home
The Elks held another enjoyable informal dance on Thursday evening at their home. Out of town guests included Miss Daniels of Osceola, Miss Barnes of Hopkinsville, Miss Hathaway of Kansas City, Mrs. A. B. Albee, and Edgar Gos of New York.
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the Elks
Misses Daniels
Osceola
Barnes
Higkinsville
Hathaway
Kansas City
A. B. Albee
Edgar Gos
New York
Turkey Shoot Draws Builders Of Sportsmen At Farm
J W Bartley organized a turkey shoot at John Stusher's farm on Wednesday attracting sportsmen from Lexington Dover and nearby areas. Bartley claimed 45 turkeys as prizes while Sheriff Chas Kinkead won the best car prize with a blue rack shooting. Lee Slusher and his boys took home ML see grew amid a lively, well attended event at the grounds.
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John Shestey
J. W. Bartley
John Stusher
Lexington
Dover
Drowned in Lard Can Claim Fatal Kitchen Accident
In a moonlit kitchen on Highland Avenue a 13 month old girl, Helen Clementine Morton, fell into a lard can filled with two inches of water and drowned. Mrs. Morton, in the midst of dinner preparations, found the child head downward minutes later and efforts to save her failed. The family remains bereaved as relatives assist.
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Helen Clementine Morton
Ed. Morton
Highland Avenue
Probate Court Docket February Term 1908 Highlights
Probate docket for February 1908 lists numerous guardianships executors and administrators across cases on February 10 through February 14. Names include Creasy Meng Klingenberg Hogan Arenschildt Fisher Brackman Winkler Guenther Booker and others with minors widows and estates noted. The record covers multiple deceased and insane individuals with appointed curators guardians and administrators.
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WM. Sevin Omar and
Norbert
W. A Breaklien
Fisher Annie Et al
Grant D. Fisher
Kruets Fred
A. G. Phetsing
Jackson Thomas
J. W. Horner
Guardian
Uphaus August
J. S. Klingenberg
Ohrensberg
John W
Kiingenbrg
Clements Mary F
Wm. H. Chiles
Wilbern Herbert
Geo. Duensing
Schmidt Whi
Chris Temple
Kresse Henrietta
Kiingenberg
Rablus Oscar
Gustav A. Rablus
Taubman Robt
J. M
R. M. Taubman
Bonkoski Andrew
Edward A. Bonkoski
Westerhold Wilhelm
W. BP. Westerhold
Raepler Henry
W. A. Brackman
Winkler Henry
Elizabeth Winkler
Guenther Bertha
H. Guenther
Moehn John B
Permela and
Nicholas
Booker Ww
Wm. H. Booker
Executors and Administrators Noted by Judge Walker
A historical probate notice lists executors administrators and guardians for multiple estates with dates around February 14 to 17, 1908. Names include Payne Bew F deceased C A Keith administrator de bonis nou Meierer Magdalena Haerle executor Olson Alva minor Chas M Johnson curator and others. The notice emphasizes strict settlement on the day cage dates are set by Judge Thomas A Walker of Probate.
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Seph A. Wilson
Payne Bew F
C. A. Keith
de Bonis Nou
Meierer Magdelena
PLA
Haerle
Greife Frederick W
Henry W. Greife
Olson Alva
M. Johnson
Connor Sophia E
Corse
Beall Samuell
M. C. Ryland
Hill John E
Mollie M. Hill
Wildschuitz
F. EL
Fred Knoche
St. McDonald James
Bertha B. McDonald
Geo. W. McDonald
Schaefer Chas
Anna Schaefer
Golladay Helen
Henry Golladay
S. Pilkington Mary
Wm &. Corser
Thieman William
Daniel Thi¢man
Brinkoetter Herman
Wa J. Brinkoetter
Dee David
John A. Mann
Dee Alonxa
David Dee
Mary Dee
Vaj
A Mann
Thomas A. Walker
Commercial Bank Elects Officers and Directors
Stockholders of the Commercial Bank elected E. M. Taubman W. H. Chiles J. R. Moorehead Chas Lyons James F. Catron W. J. Bour Louis Grats to the board. Officers named Taubman president Whiles vice president Moorehead secretary Bandon cashier. Eight percent annual dividend declared and 96000 added to surplus to total 45000. Visitors include Joseph Scarlett Breckenridge Mrs T B Grimes Mrs A Albro, Walter Waddell Missouri Bankers, Lydia Eva Bolon, Rev T M Cobb, Mrs A E James, Mrs M E K Frasier, Mrs L Silverstone, Mrs Louis Grats, and Mrs L Fred Iwang with family.
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Commercial Bank
The
E. M. Taubman
W. H. Chiles
J. R. Moorehead
Chas. Lyons
James F. Catron
W. J.C. Bour
Louis Grats
E. M.taubman
W. H. Whiles
W. J. Bandon
John K. Taubman
Hubert Bates
Card of Thanks for James Francis Family Note
The family thanks those who assisted during illness and at the funeral for James Francis. Your kindness and help are greatly appreciated during this time.
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James Francis
Pamily
Have you been to the Little Gem Barber Shop Ted
The message asks Ted if he has visited the Little Gem Barber Shop. It implies a casual inquiry about a local business visit. The tone is informal and conversational.
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Little Gem
Ted
Burglar Shot At Woman Neighboring Mrs Stonestreet
Mrs Stonestreet reports night prowlers alarmed her, with a bold intruder peering through windows. Neighbor Mr Megenity fired a shotgun at a large black man seen fleeing, claiming a wounding hit as the suspect fled toward seventeenth street. Albert Gillen believed wounded, last seen in Kansas City.
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William Stonestreet
Meg Stonestreet
A. Megenity
Mr. Megenity
Mir
Benit
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Robert E. Lee
U. D.C
DR. Pattillo
Liberty
Wentworth
Cadeta
Welsh II
Gen Hoge
David
Linkirry
G. FT
F. Green
David R
Green
Ryan Ge
Ate
Wentworth G. FT
Hoge F&e
Gek Sellers
Welsh
Roberts Lemme
Stonestreet Anderson Littleftela
Congressional
Liberty High School
Wentworth Military Academy
Moulton
J. C McGrew
Turner Mall
Helen Morton
L. Fox Lydia
Chas
Dearhide Lee
W. D. Meng
Ferguson Nancy Ellen
Thomas Carmichael
McCarty
Lulu
Hendricks Robert
F. Wellrmeier
Wim. M
N. Wilson
Parrett Ia
Samuel McBurney
Bodenstab August
Wm. Bodenstab
Harrison Lee
Lillian
Delia D. M. Hogan
Mueller Catherine
Et al
Minore
John Arenschildt
Jones Thomas
Joseph Jones
Wilota Arthusa J
Marshall Klots
Middleton John W
Gen. W Owsley
Folkerson
Jenne Pulkerson
Lewia Albert
Ephriam Lewis
Gwerengen
Joseph Scarlett
Breckenridge
T. B. Grimes
A. Albro
New York City
J.F. Hansam
Albro
Bess Atkerson
Walter B. Waddell
Sedalia
Council of
Missouri Bankers Association
Lydia
Eva Bolon
T. T. Stramcke
Belton
Exctlator Springs
A. BE. James
St. Joseph Hospital
Wm. Simpson
M. EK. Frasier
Corder
Sidney Wilson
L. Silverstone
Kateas City
L. Fred Iwang
Richard
Rebecca
Frederick
Independence
Judge
Richard Field
R. A. Megenity
J. D. McDaniel
Gas City
County Assesor G. C.M
Waverly
M. C. McFaddin
Wesas City
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