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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
6
A Times-Democrat writer calculates reading times for the Bible. He estimates 60 words per minute for careful reading, 3,600 per hour, and concludes that the entire Bible could be finished in under eight months if one dedicates about an hour daily.
Mitsui bank, oldest in Japan, completes a distinctive steel building in Tokyo. The three story edifice sits on two and a half acres near the Bank of Japan, features electric elevators, air conditioning, electric lighting and other modern conveniences. The bank has 5,000,000 yen capital with almost equal reserves and deposits near 30,000,000 yen.
In Melbourne a curious belief links success in Victoria to bearing the surname Clarke. Prominent figures named Clarke include Governor Sir G Sydenham Clarke, Sir Andrew Clarke the late agent general in London, Sir William Clarke the first Victorian baronet, Sir Rupert Clarke the wealthiest squatter, Canon Clarke the new Melbourne bishop, Mr A Clarke a leading stock exchange figure, Marcus Clarke the chief Australian novelist, and Lady Clarke regarded as the handsomest Victorian matron.
After more than fifty years as sexton of Crediton parish church a woman has died. Her son, William Wollacott, is appointed to the post, continuing a family tenure spanning generations. The bells rang to mark the news.
Ralph Williamson, once at Fergus Falls asylum, plans a trek from New York to England to prove he is alive and contest his English estate. Now nearly 60, he faces a lengthy legal race against death as state agents deport him to his homeland to pursue his portion of his father’s inheritance.
The Japanese Red Cross celebrates a 25 year history in Tokyo, tracing origins to 1877 Satsuma rebellion as Hakuaisha. It grew under imperial patronage with Count Sano as president and noble backers, boasting 784,876 members and annual subscriptions over 2 million yen. Its influence shaped war fare methods in the region.
Describes cultural beauty rites where Penjod babies have back of head flattened by mothers using soil or pots, with noses sharpened and chins dimpled. Mothers press the nose daily to elongate it and indent the chin, while in some groups legs, foreheads, and other features are altered. Notes mention American Chinooks and a Gation term.
A long OCR list outlines in Lexington and Fayette County, offices, officials, and meeting schedules. It lists probate, county court, city offices, boards, committees, and public notices with names such as Mayor Donald Winkler, J N Price, H C Wallace, and many clerks, justices, and trustees, plus church listings and fraternal orgs with meeting nights and locations. The dense roster includes county officers, election terms, and community institutions warranting a compact civic record.
Daily trains arrive at North Lexington No 28 and depart No 25 Express. Train 608 covers the main line to Lexington. The Bus connects with the North Lexington train at 7:40 am daily. Leaves Lexington at 6:20 am and 7:00 pm daily except Sunday, to connect with trains at Deefigton.
Fragmentary OCR item shows scattered rail timetable entries with place names such as Missouri, California, Colorado, Saint Louis, Slater and Huntley. The legible parts reference freight, accommodation, and times but lack coherent context or readable actions.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION. STATE OF VIR, Lafayette County Missouri, partition suit involving William M. Grier and Alexander D. Gruver as plaintiffs against multiple defendants including Mary Crover and others. Court orders publication to gather defendants to appear at the courthouse in Lexington, Missouri, by April 1, with terms expected, or default will be entered. The case seeks decree and partition of real estate described as southeast quarter and related parcels in township and range, situated in Lafayette County. Publication to run weekly for four weeks in The Weekly Republican. Clerk: Campbell.
Trust sale notice lists the property described as the southeast quarter of a quarter east of Woot Beigelton, with several lot references in Pe Cnnes, under a mortgage tied to Willa Cooper. The sale is set for Tuesday February 1900 at the courthouse door in Latngrtou Missouri, cash to highest bidder, with Pinkerton as trustee.
In Lafayale County Missouri the public administrator announces an order dated December 10 requiring all claimants against the estate of William Sehwater deceased to exhibit claims for approval within one year. If not presented they may be barred from any benefit. claims not filed within two years from the order date are forever barred.
Letters of administration granted to the administrator on January 6 in Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them within one year after the letters or be barred from benefiting. If not exhibited within two years, claims are forever barred. Fred Kordi, Administrator.
Creditors and other interested parties are notified that the public administrator will seek a final settlement of the Patrick Ryan estate. The February term 1808 probate court of Lafayette County Missouri will hear the matter in Lexington in the probate courtroom on the second Monday in February 1808. W. D. Wilson.
Notice to all creditors and others with interest in the estate of Joey Hows. The administrator will apply for a final settlement of the estate in the probate court of Lafayetig county Minwrur at Pelyeu 3 N. WILSON, Administrator. 140th
Final settlement notice to all creditors and interested parties in the estate of J. J. Middleton deceased. The administrator will apply for a final settlement in the probate court of Laturn on Monday, 10th 1908 in Lexington City. F Middleton, Administrator, 110th.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Joseph B R Barnett are granted to the undersigned, requiring due exhibit within one year after date of letters. The issuer directs all claimants to present their demands to the executor at the Missouri address provided.
The document announces an order of publication to obtain funds from delinquent taxes on various real estate in Lafayatte County. It outlines that properties, including ownership by Leas and others, will be sold to satisfy tax interest, penalties, costs, and commissions after due notice and legal terms. Court officials and attorneys are named as part of the filing and publication process.
In the tirewit Court of Lafayette County Missouri a tax sale suit is filed by plaintiff against unknown heirs of George M Howard. The action seeks a judgment for back taxes due on real estate in Lafayette County identified as Lot 112 in Block 1. The court ordered publication in Lexington Intelligencer for four weeks and set terms for appearance, with failure to respond leading to a default.
In Lafayette County Missouri the Circuit Court issues notice to unknown heirs of Charles L Braudan. The petition seeks judgment for taxes interest and costs on Lot 6 Block 32 First Addition to Lexington. Court set for April next with publication in Lexington Intelligencer for four weeks prior to term. Attest J O Campbell Clerk. Lyons Attorney for Plaintiff.
In Lafayette County Missouri the State at the relation of J J Fulkerson as collector files a suit against Michaela Defoniant. The petition seeks a judgment for taxes penalties and interest on a lot described as two 18th black three Buckinghams addition to Lexington. The case notes a lien on the real estate and instructs publication and appearances in the court in Lexington on a specified date.
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