American Legion Invites You To Lexington July 4th
Mrs John W Abbott of six miles south of Lexington died Monday at 11 a m from pneumonia and other diseases She was born January 13 1261 and was 60 years 5 months 14 days old Wife of John W Abbott she is survived by two daughters Mrs Willard C Brown Meeker Colorado and Jessie Abbott and a son Charles Abbott of Kansas City Funeral services were conducted by Rev E C Miller from the home at 2 30 p m Wednesday The American Legion picnic at Lexington will host a Red Cross desk in the Rest Room First Aid tent for help with claims disabilities from service contact Red Cross at 111214 Main St Lexington
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John. W. Abbott
John W. Abbott
Lexington
Moi
Abbott
Hardin
Lafayette County
Willard C. Brown
Meeker
Jessie Abbott
Charles Abbott
Kansas City
E. C. Miller
American Legion
Mary Marquis
Rotary
Lafayette
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Main St
Writ Denied Verden Murder Case Remanded
Judge Allen C. Southern of the WP assignment division denied the writ of habeas corpus for Richard Verden in a first degree murder case. The writ was remanded to Pilngington. Verden was indicted by the grand jury in April for murder of George who died April 2 from a bullet wound allegedly inflicted by Verden on March 1.
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Verden
Allen C. Southern
Richard Verden
Pilngington
George
Death of Mrs Nasser at 1210 Main Street
Mrs Nasser died Wednesday morning at 6:40 at her home of heart trouble. A Syria-born 43 year old, she came to America in 1891 and lived in New York before marrying Mr Nasser. The couple had resided in Lexington for 26 years. She leaves her husband, her mother, and brothers.
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Nasser
Main Street
Syria
America
New York
Two Lafayette men register for Training Camp at Camp Pike
James N. and Walter E. Rogers from Higginsville are the only Lafayette men listed as registered for the Training Camp at Camp Pike Arkansas. The R C Camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota was canceled due to lack of funds.
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Lafayette Junty
Pike, Ark
James N
Walter E. Rogers
Higginsville
R. C
Fort Snelling
Minn
Three Popejoy youths charged in grocery burglary
John, Harvey and Elmer Popejoy, ages 15 to 18, were arrested last Thursday for burglarizing Braun Grocery Store. They admitted guilt. John and Harvey were bound over to criminal court while Elmer was released to juvenile court due to youth. About seven dollars in tobacco and pipes were stolen and later recovered.
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John
Harvey
Elmer Popejoy
Braun
Elmer
Mrs Vera Hollis Craig Dies in Salida Colorado
Mrs Vera Hollis Craig died June 22 at her daughter Mrs G I Larimer home in Salida Colorado. Born December 21, 1857 in Liberty Missouri, she wed Doddridge H Craig in Lexington on September 26 1877. They moved to Salida in 1881. Survived by two daughters and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hollis Craig
Aeay
G. i. Larimer
Salida
Colorado
Craig
Liberty
Doddridge H. Craig
Lexington
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Round by Round at Shelby’s
Will receive fight returns at Shelby's Billiard Parlors beginning at 1 30 p m with blow by blow coverage of the Dempsey Carpentier bout. Local patrons may follow the event as it unfolds round by round.
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Dempsey-Carpentier
Shelby
Mrs J W Warder Jr Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs J W Warder Jr who had been in the Osteopathic hospital in Macon Missouri for several weeks returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Warder, Jr
Osteopathic Hospital
Macon
Lexington Chamber of Commerce Banquet Honored Speaker Baer
About 140 people gathered Monday night in the Lexington Methodist church to hear Carl J. Baer of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce discuss the Golden Rule in business. W. J. Gresham presided, B. M. Little announced plans for a new membership drive, proposing captain-led groups nicknamed fleas and chiggers to spur rival efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Carl J. Baer
Lexington
Mr. Baer
Lexigton
Chambers of Commerce
Baer
W. J. Gresham
B. M. Little
Mr. Little
Fishermen From Turkey Creek Return Home After Weeklong Trip
B M Little and son B M Jr Harry Blackwell and son H F Jr, A E and John Taubman came back Saturday from a weeklong fishing trip in Turkey Creek Renton County. They agree perfectly on the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Little
B. M. Jr
H.F. Blackwell
H. F. Jr
Harry
A. E
John Taubman
Turkey Crek
Renton County
Discovering the Best Wheat Tests of 1 000 Varieties Lead to Value
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports tests on about 1000 pure wheat lines from single heads. Varieties Poole Dietz Michigan Wonder and Fulcaster show highest yield in regions north central and south Missouri. If adopted, Missouri wheat could gain several bushels an acre with pure adapted seed. Public notice warns Fourth of July traffic changes and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Michigan
Missouri
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Taft Named Chief Justice by President Harding
President Harding yesterday appointed former President William Howard Taft to be chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. The appointment was confirmed by the Senate within three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
W. H. ‘Taft
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Lawrence Calloway Admitted to Canal Zone Practice
Lawrence Calloway has been admitted to the practice of law before the Canal Zone courts at Cristobal. He has served as Captain of Zone Police for some time and built a notable record in that role as the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Trail.
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Lawrence
Missouri Cow Race highlights dairy strengths in May tests
The Missouri Cow Race reveals broad dairy excellence across 80 breeders statewide with nearly 500 cows tested for official records. Lafayette County shines as multiple small, home milker breeders win prizes, notably E J Rodekohr of Corder with two cows on the April Honor Roll, Lottie Finderne and Molly Hengrveld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lafayette County
E. J. Rodekohr
Corder
Lottie Finderne
Molly
de Kol
Supreme court grants new trial for James Bradley
The supreme court has granted a new trial to James Bradley who was convicted in Johnson County criminal court for the murder of Sheriff Talbot and his deputies and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Bradley was represented by Judge Richard Field and Wm. Aull, Jr., of this city.
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Supreme Court
James Bradley
Johnson County
Talbott
Bradley
Richard Field
Wm. Aull, Jr
Marriage Licenses and Notable Returns Logged
A marriage license was issued to Walter C. Williams and Lillian Williamson in St. Paul. Maj. Sandford Sellers Jr and Mae Sellers in St. Paul. Col. B. T Eller returned today from a float on the White River from Galena Missouri to Cotter Arkansas.
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Walter C. Williams
St. Paul
Lillian Williamson
Sandford Sellers, Jr
Maj
Mae Sellers
Col. B. Teller
White River
Galena
Cotter
Ark
Odessa Clinic Announces July Closure During Vacation
A nutrition clinic in Odessa and the local clinic will close for the month of July as Miss Kidd takes her vacation. Attendance this week totaled 10 infants 12 preschoolers 12 mothers across both sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Jenkins Henderson Wed in Kansas City Ceremony
Cecil Jenkins son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jenkins, both of this city, married Miss Alice Henderson of Boonville Missouri in Kansas City on Saturday June 25 at 3 o'clock.
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Cecil Jenkins
J. B. Jenkins
This City
Alice Henderson
Boonville
Kansas City
Williams and Williamson wed in probate office
Walter G. Williams and Miss Lillian Williamson of St. Paul Minnesota were married Monday evening at 3 o clock in the office of probate judge Judge S N Wilson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Williams
Lillian Williamson
St. Paul, Minn
S. N. Wilson
Knox Alumbaugh Wedding in Probate Court
Jasper Knox of Wellington and Miss Gladys Alumbaugh of Waterloo were married in a Thursday morning ceremony in the probate judge's office with Judge 5 N. Wilson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Knox
Wellington
Gladys Alumbaugh
Waterloo
N. Wilson
Riley Smith wed in county recorder office ceremony
Joe Riley and Miss Laura Smith both of Waverly were married in the county recorder office at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon with Judge N. Wilson officiating.
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Joe Riley
Laura Smith
Waverly
County Recorder
N. Wilson
Mrs C L Kenney Visits Checotah and Returns
Mrs C L Kenney came back Wednesday evening from a visit with her son Dr Matthew Kenney and family at Checotah Oklahoma. Her daughter in law and two children accompanied her home. Mr and Mrs Henry C Nettles announce the birth of a daughter Mary Claudia on Friday July 1 1921. Mrs Nettles was formerly Miss Pauline Willson. Mr and Mrs Zach Keith returned yesterday to Kansas City after a few days with relatives.
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C. L. Kenney
Matthew Kenney
Checotah
Oklo
Henry C. Nettles
Mary Claudia
Nettles
Pauline Will
Zach Keith
Kansas City
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Raper
Laura Hollis Craig
Chamber OF Commerce
Carl J. Beaer
St. Louis
H. A. Seitz
Taft
William Crowe
Mary R. Baldwin
Jenkine"Henderson
Knox-Alumbaugh
Riley-Smith
Lambert Lumber Company
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