Deaths of Dr B C Gordon and William T Skinner
Dr E C Gordon a prominent Presbyterian clergyman died in St Louis at 2 20 pm pneumonia. He served with Robert E Lee in the Civil War, led Westminster College, taught in Lexington and returned to St Louis in 1911. Funeral at Westminster Le Louis Saturday 2 pm. Burial in St Louis. Survived by wife and many children. William T Skinner of Lexington died Monday at 2 pm at 334 North 10th Street after months of illness. Born in Hermitage Mo December 6 1869 he leaves wife three sons and four daughters. Funeral held at home Wednesday 2 30 pm led by Rev Robt L Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Gordon
E. C. Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Lexington Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Gordon
Virgina
Robert E. Lee
Lexington
Presbyterian
Westminster College
Fulton
William T. Skinner
Wm. T. Skinner
North 10Th Street
Mr. Skinner
Hermitage
Robt. L. Cowan
Death of John F Loomis in Billings Montana
John F Loomis died Tuesday at 3 35 in his Billings Montana home after a paralytic stroke. Born May 19 in Madison Wisconsin he was 62 years 6 months 6 days old. He worked in the ice business for many years and moved to Billings twelve years ago. Survived by his widow two Montana sons and sister and three brothers in Lexington E G A L and William Loomis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io A . Ee
Billings
Montana
Mr. Loomis
Madison
Wisconsin
Lexington
Carrie Loomis
E. G
William Loomis
Death of a Child in Wiseman Home
Arthur Wiseman four years old son of Mr and Mrs B A Wiseman died Tuesday morning at 5 30 at 916 South Street from bronchial pneumonia after diphtheria in the home death notice notes the family and address in concise obituary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
B. A. Wiseman
South Street
Postpone February 3 meeting celebration to February 17
Inability to secure a speaker for February 3 prompts postponement of the celebration to February 17. On that evening the Geo. Thomas Cullom Post will conclude its 1922 membership drive and announce winners. A capable speaker is planned with novel entertainment. nearby posts may participate. A basket ball team was proposed and referred to a committee for organization, with good material expected to yield a strong squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Thomas Cullom
New Legion Auxiliary Officers Named for Ensuing Year
The Legion Auxiliary announces officers for the coming year 1922 with Mrs Walter Dunford as President Mrs Joe Howe as Vice President Miss Ola B Foster as Secretary and Miss Maude Bates as Treasurer A brief note lists the new roles for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dunford
Joe Howe
Ola B. Foster
Sec
Maude Bates
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
Butler Williamson expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who aided during the illness and death of his wife. He values their deeds of kindness and counsel, given in a spirit of support that will be cherished.
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Butler Williamson
Wentworth Seconds Win in Close Grain Valley Battle
The Wentworth Second basketball team defeated Grain Valley 24 to 20 on Friday night. The cadets led 12 to 10 at halftime as a tight, watchable contest unfolded from start to finish.
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Wentworth
Grain Valley
Wentworth Tops Chillicothe BC in Two Contests
Wentworth outplayed Chillicothe Business College in both games at the W M A gym winning 41 to 15 and 43 to 17. Walter led Wentworth with eight baskets as the first half ended 19 to 5. Wenner controlled the floor with steady defense and ball distribution, while Millet and Strickler showed improvement for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Business
College Five
Wentworth
Walter
Bradfield
Wenner
Johnny
Millet
Strickler
Wikoff
Todd
Alter
Levoe
Miller
Chillicothe
Second Game Between Chillicothe Business College Team
The Chillicothe Business College cadets defeated the Tucks 48 to 17 in the W M A gym on Wednesday night. The visitors led briefly early, but Chillicothe rang up a 16 to 4 margin by halftime, then added 27 points to 18 in the second half. The piece notes the visitors were slower overall and improved modestly on defense and offense. The notice also lists an annual meeting for the Lafayette County Building and Loan Association on February 8, 1922, plus February 6 as start for new classes at Chillicothe Business College with banking stenographic bookkeeping telegraph civil service courses.
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Chillicothe Business College
Wentworth
Lafayette County Building and Loan and Association
Association
Lexington Red Cross elects officers in two meetings
At 2 30 Wednesday afternoon the Lexington branch Executive Committee met at Red Cross headquarters to elect officers. J G Crenshaw was named Chairman S N Wilson Vice Chairman C G Cannon Secretary and W L Groves Treasurer. Chapter Executive Committee later elected B M Little Chairman Z Meyer Vice Chairman E N Hopkins Treasurer Elizabeth Young Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Red Cross
J. G. Crenshaw
W. L. Groves
S. N. Wilson
L. H. Bell
B. H. Bruner
Carrie Field
C. C. Cannon
S.N. Wilson
C. G. Cannon
Elizabeth Young
Kidd
Marquis
B. M. Little
Rev. Z. Meyer
E. N. Hopkins
Home Service
Mra
C. Cannon
Fire destroys Lightner’s Garage and restaurant in Odessa
A Tuesday morning blaze in Odessa wiped out Lightner’s Garage housing twenty seven cars and nearby restaurant. Odessa fire equipment failed for about an hour, prompting Lexington and Kansas City crews to respond. Kansas City had gear en route but Odessa firefighters repaired their own apparatus and gained control. Loss estimated at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Lightner
Lexington
Kansas City
Murphy Family Arrives in Kansas City for Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy and their young son Frank Jr arrive Saturday evening for a brief visit with relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Frank, Jr
Kansas City
Railroads Face Coal Market Readjustment Ahead
Railroads, the largest coal consumers, must cut wages and freight rates further yet, while traffic must rise before they seek vast supplies and equipment. Engine fuel use lagged in 1921 and should improve through 1922, with public utilities and central power stations remaining steady buyers of coal as power growth continues.
Arnold School Pupils Thank Helpers for Flag Contest Victory
The 5A and 6B pupils under Mrs. Elmer H. White thank patrons and friends who aided them in winning the flag last night at the Methodist Church South where Dr. Louis Albert Banks delivered the lecture World Wide Prohibition Coming and America Leads the Way.
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Arnold School
Elmer H. White
Methodist Church
South
Louis Albert Banks
America
Woman to doctor about her husband's listening
A woman tells a physician her husband never seems to hear her, fearing a serious marital flaw. The doctor replies that it is not an affliction but a divine gift, in a humorous Legion Weekly anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Weekly
Marriage Licenses Issued in Waverly and Concordia
Marriage licenses have been issued to R. G. W. Snizer and Laura Snizer of Waverly, to David Freaking and Louise Oelrich of Concordia, and to Hattie Higgins and WR Minton.
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R. G. W. Snizer
Waverly
Laura Snizer
Minton
Hattie Higgins
City visitors host several out of town guests
Mrs Ed Kuhn and her daughter Mary Bowers from Kansas City visit friends in the city. Mrs George Wilson from Wausau Wisconsin and Miss Susie Shepard from Warrensburg Missouri are guests at the home of B M Little.
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Ed Kuhn
Mary Bowers
Kansas City
George Wilson
Wausaw
Wis
Susie Shepard
Warrensburg
B. M. Little
Local trader change as J W Cooper takes over Peoples Store
J W Cooper of Columbus Kansas has bought the stock of the Peoples Store from H L Connell and arrived Monday to take charge. Connell has bought an interest in the Queen City Feed Flour Co Springfield Missouri and will leave soon to manage the business.
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J. W. Cooper
Columbus
Kansas
Peoples Store
H. L. Connell
Mr. Connell
Queen City Feed & Flour Co
Springfield
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Seeks Temporary Work Help
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce urges employers to call for help with short-term and temporary assignments. It notes that registered workers are available in various lines and that placing people in employment can tide them over until better opportunities arise.
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Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Demtery
Mintor Higgins Wedding Ties Lexington Pair
W R Mintor and Miss Hattie Higgins, both of Lexington, were married yesterday evening at 6 o clock in the probate judge office with Judge S N Wilson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Mintor
Hattie Higgins
Lexington
S. N. Wilson
Cincinnati Woman Returns Home After Aunt's Death
Miss Nellie Butler of Cincinnati Ohio was summoned here earlier in the week due to the death of her aunt Mrs Butler Williamson. She departed Friday morning to return home.
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Nellie Butler
Cincinnati
Ohio
Butler Williamson
Vaughan Bros split partnership in Dover garage
Vaughan Bros dissolved part partnership in the garage business at Dover Missouri on January 1 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan Bros
Dover
Also Mentioned on This Page
John F. Loomis
American Legion Notes
New Legion Auxiliary
Laxingran
C. B.C
W. MA Walter
Stockholders’ Meeting
J. W. Sydnor, Sec’y
W. M.A
Dickenaon
G. B.C
Coal
Coal Age
Changs In Business
Mintor-Higgins
Lamba Wier
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