Lexington city limits extension plan referenced
A lengthy description outlines a proposed extension of Lexington Missouri’s city limits from the northeast corner of the original town through multiple streets and plots, with the vote on July 25. The article also covers farm crop conditions, depot talks, Fourth of July reflections, local licenses, and the death of lawyer Thomas Yerby with details of his lineage and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fibre County
Missouri
Baxter's Addition
27Th Street
Estill Heights
Franklin Street
Avenue
Washington Street
Th and
Washington Streets
26Th Street
Lexington and Sedalit
Missouri Pacific Railay Company
Sth Street
Buckingham and Company
Corporation
Lafayette County
Anderson
Wood
Jotun
Blackwell
17Th Street
Mary Hale
Davis’ Addition
Davis
Old Town
Climate and Crop Bulletin from Columbia Missouri 1903
The past week in Missouri was cooler than usual with sunshine averaging near normal. Rainfall varied widely from county to county, with many reports of 1 to 2 inches and some southwest locales receiving 3 to over 7 inches. Severe hail storms hit Dallas Webster Ripley Buchanan Linn and Adair counties causing crop damage. Farm work slowed due to wet fields, especially in southern counties where ground remained very wet.
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Columbia
Bates
Vernon
Dallas
Webster Pexas
Ripley
Buchanan, Lion
Adair
Benkiont
Weather Summary From Iowa Localities Report
Prop Ia in good condition but southern sections unpromising. Oats ripening in southern counties with few cut. Clover harvest heavy and in good condition. Timothy shows fair to heavy yield, though woody. Pastures excellent. Gardens fair progress and early potatoes doing well except in a few counties. Melons promising in Scott county but unpromising in Butler. Millet and cow peas growing well. Apples still falling and some locals report they are coarse. Blackberries expected exceptionally heavy crop. A. B. Hacker, Director, U. S. Weather Bureau.
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Dunkin County
Capatra
Timothy
Scott County
Butler County
A. B. Hacker
U. S. Weather Bureau
Santa Fe Restored Plan Discussed at Lexington Junction
G W Bailey local Santa Fe agent and Mayor Winkler with a Lexington delegation met Superintendent of Construction Barker at Lexington Junction on Thursday evening. They discussed rebuilding the Santa Fe line from the Junction to North Lexington and urged action. Barker said he would take the matter to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Gould
Missouri Pacific
A. J. McKee
Magnolia
Mesars
Walter Waddell
W. 8. Carter
Beta Merchants’ Association
A.S. Loomis
Lexington
Gould
G. W. Bailey
Santa Fe Railroad
Winkler
J. B. Moorehead
W. 5. Carter
Isy Gratz
Fred Wilson
N. EB. Baskett
Business Man's Association
Juncw
Barker
Santa Fe
Deliberations on July Fourth Celebrations From Irving Text
A fragment quotes Irving on Washington and the idea of solemn national celebration with pomp and displays across the continent. The note references editors and citizens troubled by 4th of July demonstrations and asks to "read the above" from Irving's Life of Washington and make a note when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Irving
Washington
Cart
Crrvr
Change Name Proposed for Baptist Female College
At a regular church meeting the trustees were instructed to vote for renaming the Baptist Female College to Lexington College for Young Women. The change does not alter school policy or its Baptist charter and control.
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Lexington College For
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Female College
Afternoon honors Nora Dixon at Fraycot Young's home
About fifty ladies were pleasantly entertained Saturday at an afternoon given by Miss Fraycot Young in honor of Miss Nora Dixon of Higginsville visiting her. The parlor and dining room were tastefully decorated with sweet peas nas victiums and other flowers. After conversations guests enjoyed refreshments of ice cream cake and salted nuts. Hours were from three to five.
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Fraycot Young
Nora Dixon
Higginsville
Lyons defends constitutional rights amid deal talk
Lyons refused to disclose details citing constitutional rights as Speed and Cook testified. Since their statements Lyons shows willingness to discuss the matter further, following a sequence of testimonies that tied him to the deal.
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Lyons
Speed
Cook
Republic
Thanks of the Masons. Lexington Lodge Gift Transfer
A Lexington Lodge No. 149 committee thanks J C McGrew for presenting a beautful carved gavel made from material chosen by him and his wife. They honor the gift as symbolic and say Free and Accepted Masons will use the gavel to guide rather than break, in reverent building of their craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Coox
Lexington
J.C. McGrew
Dean Sm
Lexington Lodge No. 149
Debate Over Lindel Avenue Macadam Upgrade
Property owners on Lindel Avenue oppose the use of bituminous macadam pavement without a durability guarantee. The proposed improvement costs about $100,000 and would pave the street with a material not yet tested locally. Makers claim success in eastern cities, but editors urge a guaranteed assurance before adoption.
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Lindel A Avenue
St Louis
N St. Louis Republic
Missouri Rivers Shape State’s Wealth and Woes
An analysis notes Missouri borders many rivers and its mobile soil causes frequent high water damage yet sustains rich farming. The piece argues residents should invest to deepen channels to reduce losses while leveraging water’s benefits for agriculture and prosperity.
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Missouri
Union
Rocky Mountains
Exhibition of white blackberries in local store window
Joseph Loog showcases white blackberries in a store window describing fruit from J. L. Marshall’s farm. The berries are noted as sweeter than ordinary, with two gallons harvested from Aix plants despite a flat year.
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Joseph Loog
Trolt
J. L. Marshall
Aix
Reception for Mes John Western and Miss Larth Graddy
A June 26 reception at Miss Graddy’s Franklin Avenue home honored Mes John Western and Miss Larth Graddy. Guests included Mrs R B Birney, Mrs B Farley, Mrs Bettie Mountjoy, and junior hosts Miss Fannie Sawyer, Miss Mary Blackwell, Miss Lutie Chambers, and Mrs Mamie Moreland. Parlor decorations featured sweet peas and nasturtiums with brick cream caramel cake and punch served to about 250 invitees.
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John Western
Larth
Priday
Franklin Avenue
Meadames
R. B. Biiney
B. Farley
Bettie Mountjoy
Fannie Sawyer
Mary Blackwell
Lutie Chambers
Mamie Moreland
Knoeller and Bardet Tie The Knot In Parsonage Ceremony
Married Wednesday evening at the parsonage Rev J O Given officiated. Albert Knoeller and Matilda Bardet spoke their vows while Nellie Blee and Oscar Graendorf attended as friends. After the ceremony supper was served at William Parks home on Third Street. They will begin housekeeping at once and reside next to the old Catholic church.
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Albert Knoeller
Matilda Bardet
Nellie Blee
Oscar Graendorf
William Parks
Third Street
Konoeller
Old Catholic Church
Burglars fail to loot as amateurs frighten easily
The men and Mrs Mantle y Smith, named as burglars at houses of Charles Barron, MI Boyle, W Curtis, were said to be amateurs and fled after being frightened, securing nothing of value. No suspects identified. A Tuesday band concert offered a musical treat with baritone solo by Jono Bell, praised for its execution and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barron
M.I. Boyle
W. ¥. Curtis
Mantley Smith
Jono Bell
Bell
Wis
School board approves coal contract and funds plan
At Wednesday night’s meeting the board let the coal supply contract for the coming year to Bell & Greer and allotted school funds to Commercial Bank. T. J. Bandin and Geo. P. Venable were re elected secretary and treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell & Greer
Commercial Bank
Messrs
T. J. Bandin
Geo. P Venable
Mrs Eugene Walker Dead at Camden Mo
Mrs Eugene Walker died Friday morning June 2 at her home in Camden Missouri from heart trouble. She was 7? years old and a sister of M L Studdard of this city.
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Camden
Eugene Walker
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Council Proceedings
Congress
Philadelphia
John Adams
Jefferson City
Sam B. Cook
Folle
Goon
Farniah
Circuit
Mr. Speed
Democratic State Campaign
County Court Proceedings
N. Haerle
L. Rostagno
Frank Swartz
A. A. Roseen
Gustav Heerle
William Eatherton
Chris. Walk
Gus Mayer
Wm. Palmer
Pat Fagan
Thos. Holleron
FR. Haerle
Higgingville
Fritz Bollwein
Jona [Strodtman
Lewis Linseback
Sam Bruck
Thomas J. Yerby
Sweet Springs
Yerby
Georgetown
District of Columbia
Virginia
Touisaouri
Arrow Rock
Sarah Marmaduke
M. M. Marmaduke
John S. Marmaduke
Yerby & Vance
Marshall
Flo
Chloride
New Mexico
Silver Monument
Lavina Yerby
Sweet, Springs
Florian Yerby
Emmett Chamber
Texas
Sappington
Nelson
Skinker Road
Arrowhead Lake
Caldwell & Drake
Miss Dixon
the Masons
Knoeller-Bardet
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