Local W. O. W. Banquet Aboard Rabbit Pie Festivity
The W. O. W. held its annual banquet Tuesday night in the former J. M. Poage building with about ninety guests. Toasts by John Taubman and others, gifts to past commanders, and the Degree of Humility conferred on fifteen, followed by dancing and social revelry into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Poage
John Taubman
W.R. Eckle
Harry Taubman
Henry Gelzer
Marre
Jesse Warder, Sr
Fred T. Hix
W. V. Curtis
Ben Price
Death of Miss Rhoda Young at Lexington area
Miss Rhoda Young died after a two week pneumonia illness at one o'clock Thursday morning at her father Alfred Young's home five miles east of Lexington. The 33 year old alumna of Central College was highly regarded and left many relatives across the county. Surviving kin include her father and brothers Charles of Woodward Oklahoma Arthur near Lexington and sisters Mrs Whiting Mrs Laura Welsh of San Jose California Mrs Alonzo Hawk of Chicago and Mrs Arthur Maxwell of Denver. The funeral was set for this morning at 10 o'clock from the Prairie church with Key Shiffler directing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Young
Alfred Young
Lexington
Ife
Miss Young
Central College
Charles Young
Woodward
Oklahoma
Arthur Young
Samuel Whiting
Laura Welsh
San Jose
California
Alonzo Hawk
Chicago
Arthur Maxwell
Denver
Tickets Now On Sale For William Jewell Quartette Event
Tickets for the William Jewell College quartet entertainment go on sale at Crenshaw & Yorupp’s with prices two tickets seven cents, one ticket fifty cents, and children under two may attend for two cents. The concert is in the Leslugron college chapel Monday evening, January 24, with proceeds to a fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jewell
Lexington College
Crenshaw & Yorupg
Cchldren
Leslugron College
Dannery
Isrni LigekgNerk Piano Contest Prize Arrives
A second place piano prize arrived this week and will be awarded with the other in the Walk building on Tenth street. The contest offers a large vote incentive with numerous extras. the event is tied to a free vote offer ending tomorrow. A final standings report will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Philippine Constabulary Appointment Letter Details
Major Edwin A. Hickman, commandant of cadets, received a letter from the War Department requesting recommendations for Wentworth nitty in a state matter. The note references the Philippine Constabulary appointment process and names W. M. Ai as part of the cadet leadership context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Constabulary
Edwin A. Hickman
Cadeta
W. M. Ai
Ftate
War Department
Wentworth Nittary
Local residents noted in weekly Lexington area visits
Frank Price of Corder and Albert Lewis travelled to St Louis with hogs and cattle. Mrs Prank Corden and Frances visited Lexington. Prof J Lee Carter of Malta Bend visited with uncle Dr W G Harwood. Mr and Mrs Prask Nipper and two children stayed with Mrs Nipper’s parents near Kansas City. Died at Slater Allen Hamilton infant son of Mr and Mrs Steve McGee. William Maslin’s family near Hodge mourns multiple deaths in Elderaty Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Price
Corder
Albert Lewis
St. Louis
Charlie Neer
Grand Pass
Ro M. Ashworth
Lexington
Mra
Prank “Corden
Frances
J. Lee Carter
Malta Bend
W. G. Harwood
Prask Nipper
Kansas City
Newton
Kans
WG. Harwood
Higginsville
Robert Carter
Carter
Harwood
Nannie Brown
Dan Brown
Slater
Allen Hamilton
Steve McGee
George Maslin
Near Hodge
Elderaty Springs
Wiliam Maslin
Muslim
Note of thanks from Methodist Church pastor
A note expresses gratitude to the ladies of the U D C for promoting the lecture of Dr A Steel on Robt B Lee and for providing a carriage at his disposal during his stay in the city. Signed by Co M Rickman, Pastor Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D.C
3. A. Steel
Robt
B. Lee
Our City
Co. M. Rickman
Methodist Church
Local residentsReaders make brief trips and births noted
Roscoe Sheets visited Maita Bend on business Thursday morning. Mise Arline Burden returned from Kansas City Wednesday evening. C G Dyer came back Tuesday night from a New York City trip. Misses Margaret Aull and Wiola Middlebrook visited Kansas City Thursday. Mrs A Linberg returned Wednesday evening from a relatives visit. George Cathey returned to Kansas City Thursday after staying with his parents. Mr and Mrs Manville Hoford of Fayetteville Arkansas announce the birth of a son Saturday January 7. RB Berrie in Higginaville yesterday. Leroy Palmer reported immorcas ty. Ars Charles Hweler traveled toHg glowville yesterday. Mise Mthot Sanaders returned Thursday evening from relatives in Kaneap City. Mrs Naont C Steele and daughter Noruia spent yesterday in Kansas City. Mise Mamie Collins went to Kansas City yesterday to visit relatives for a few days. Mrs Charles Roberts of Sharon Pa arrived that day evening for a visit with her sister Mrs Irting Terk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Sheets
Maita Bend
Mise Arline Burden
Kansas City
C.G. Dyer
Tuesay *Vening
New York City
Margaret Aull
Wiola Middlebrook
A. Linberg
George Cathey
Manville Hoford
Fayettéville
Arkauma
Mise Mthot Sanaders
Kaneap City
C. Steele
Mies Noruia
Mise Mami¢ Collins
Charles Roberts
Sharon
Slater
Irting Terk
Gonlon Graham
Kay Wodhell
Odessa
John Tyler
Illinois
Alma Kincheloo
Geo. H. Plattenburg
Martie Roach
S. A. Wilson
Sioux City
Towa
New York
Corder
Lestie
Dale Wilson
Jen Humphrey
Oklahoma
Win
Wileta
Mer Humphrey
Priza Ff
Indioyguies
Wkaters
Com- Jemlly
Mises
Lucile Martin
Anid
Harvey Meyers
Doho Smith
Diwer Smith Bros
Hugh Leach
John Callaway
Houston
Texas
Wm. Tussey
Stockton
California
Zoll Callaway
Kangas City
F. M. McClure
Taylor
Julius Peters
Lexington
Charles Ersham
J.C. Burgess
Wellington
Henry Larkin
Hiram
Russel Sowers
Titchmond
W. H. Thomas
St. Louis
Lauri Larkin
University Hospital
Waverly
George Williamson
Jennie A
L. B. Rand
Windsor
H J. Rand
Local Social News Notes From Higginsville Area
Mrs. Chas. Hoehn improves after illness. Several residents travel, visit, or relocate with mentions of Lawrence Smith, G. H. Rabins, Al Reynoldy, Henry Drummond, and Miss Alma Kincheloo. Obituary for Henry Elder. marriage of Murry Whitsett and Miss Lutie Smith. various social visits, church events, and community notices across Higginsville and nearby towns.
Local travelers visit various cities this week
Dr. BT Payne departed Tuesday for a trip to St. Joseph. Mr and Mrs Leslie Adams of Tul Latoma Tennessee Mrs E L Spurgeon of Sweet Springs and Mere B Cromwell of Kansas City arrived here for a visit with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT. Payne
St. Joseph
Leslie Adams
Tullatoma
Tenn
E. L. Spurgeon
Sweet Springs
Mere B. A
Waverly Notes Report Local Movements And Death
W. RK Randolph of Maita Bend and Israel in Blackburn, plus several others visiting Kansas City and Houston. The Waverly News weekly notes patients, nursing student Virginia Lucile Fell dies at seven weeks, editor Dr George Williamson and foreman Miss Jennie A. The town mourns with the Fell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RK. Randolph
Maita Bend
Israel
Blackburn, Mon
William Jewell Quartette to Entertain at College Chapel
The William Jewell quartette will perform at Lexington College Chapel on Monday January 24 under the Lexington College Alumnae association. The ensemble features Wn BE Long, Lester Urton, Ralph Urton, and a bass, with Miss Georgia E. Riley of Kansas City as reader. Tickets are 50 cents, two for 90 cents, and children pay 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jewell
Lexington College
Former Lexingtonian Dead in St Louis
William T. Mereill, a former Lexington resident, died Thursday morning in St. Louis. A message announced the death. arrival from St. Louis is expected today and services will be conducted by the Mayans at Centettary. Meanwhile, Catte returnes from Columbia after attending a Missouri Photographers Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ategram
St. Louis
William T. Mereill
Lexington
Centettary
Lectures on Character and Leadership Draw Big Lexington Crowd
Rev A Steele delivered Tuesday night at the church on When Chici was in Flower and The Life a Character of Geo, a strong sample of Tory rhetoric noted for clear voice and simple gestures. The talk drew parallels between Moses and Lee, praising honorable origins, sacrifice for government service, and lifelong education of youth. The lecture was free with collection defraying expenses. audience was substantial and evidently pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Steele
Chici
Geo
Robert EL
Tory
Lexington
Steel
Lee Rotreat
Moses
Lee
Wandsorme
Violet Party at Central College Delights Guests
Miss Martha E Pilcher entertained thirty guests with violet party revels on Thursday. Guests guessed celebrity names by clues pasted on backs and matched rhymes to attendees. Leroy Farmer won the ladies prize, while Mr Farmer won the gentlemen’s. Elegant refreshments included sandwiches, creamed chicken, grape salad, violet theme desserts, coffee, and mint chocolates. The event was praised as gracious Southern hospitality and a fine display of hostessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Pilcher
Central College
Misa Pitcher
Min Leroy Farmer
Prise
Mr. Farmer
Mise Pilcher
Miss Elwie Brown to Return for Milks Club Show
Entertainment at the Elks Club recalls Miss Elwie Brown who will give a return engagement Monday evening January 2 at the Milks Club under the Elks social committee. Tickets are 50 cents and may be obtained from Joseph Tribble George Kerdoiff or Dr B T Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwie Brown
Milks’ Club
The
Elks' Social Committee
Joseph Tribble
George Kerdoiff
Dr. B. T. Payne
Wentworth Plays K. C. A. C Midgets Tonight
Wentworth basketball team meets the K. C. A. C Midgets tomorrow evening in the academy Grill hall at 3 30. The Midgets are a fast team and a great game is expected under A A U rules. A cadet company cortala raiser may occur. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Academy Grill Hall
Stanley Stock Company to Perform All Next Week at Garden Theatre
The Stanley Stock company, secured by Manager Hacke, will perform all next week at New Griod Garden Theatre. Star actress Miiew Kila Allen headlines a versatile troupe praised for artistry, modern specialties, and own scenery with electric effects. Ticket prices are 10, 20, and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Stock Company
Hacke
New Griod
Theatria Ie
Louis
Actw
Local residents undertake brief trips and returns
Capt M J Belt of Higginsville spent Tuesday here. Judged F Burden spent Wednesday in Kansas City F T Wilcott left Tuesday evening for a trip to Boonville. Lynn Gordon returned from Ran ue City Tuesday evening. EK M Taubman went to Ranges City Wednesday for a short stay. C Graber went to Kansas City Wednesday to spend the day. M C McFaddin went to Kanete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Belt
Higginsville
F. Burden
Kansas City
F. T. Wilcott
Tueaday
Boonville
Lynn Gordon
Ran
Ue City
EK. M. Taubman
Ranges City
C. Graber
M.C. McFaddin
Kanete
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dover Notes
Anks
Berrie
Higginavile
Leroy Palmer
Ars Charles Hweler
Hgglowville
Mayview Notes
Chas. Hoehn
Ernest Minershages
Mrs
A. Heidbrink
Lawrence Smith
Kansas
Ity
Human Moore
Hugh Smith
Washington
S. M. Greene
G. H. Rablns
Kallocs City
al Reynoldy
Murry Whitsett
Lutie Smith
Henry Drummond
Henry
Lfe
Henry Elder
Herman Webbing
Wm. Buehler
BE. T. Smarr
George Smarr
Boner Springs
Robert
Hattie KE
Lafayette
Johnson County
Mayview
T. A. Bowman
Geo. Lo Talbot
WM. Prewitt
T. A. Boweman
John Oded
Wooven
G. L. Talbot
Mie
Urde
Chiles
Mig
Tipiiteer
de i. HL Tralle
Joan
Cartan
Oh. Serer
Weet
Elizabeth Wilson
C. L. Wilfor
Nathan Corder
Columbia, Mo
Wm. Lee
Louis Greer
Migpinsville
Hugh Hackley
Scott Zentmeyer
Higensville
J. M. Armourtrout
Helen Groves
Luelle Reynolds
K. P. Kramer
Mere
Wm. Ward
Oscar Green
Milton Hester
Higgineville
Misa Mary Woods
Richard George
Gus Frerking
Higginaville
Alma
Mary Marquis
Dover
Lena Smith
Everett Bassett
Jennie Emmerson
Kanana City
John Carroll
S. M. Reynolds
Reyaplia
Katherine Neal
Wermhan
Ejnora Haas
Ada Corrin
Stella Pruett
Jas. Hutson
Mire
Joun Dugwing
Verdicr Rhodekohr
Harry Rhodekohr
Schreler and
Nelmeler
Plaice
Virginia Lucile
Thomas J. Fell
Catte Returnes
Missouri Eee
Dr. Steel
Elks’ Club
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