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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
4
A scrambled clipping notes post office salaries rising and service praised in Lexington with fewer Fourth of July injuries than last year. It mentions Senator Knox courting Pennsylvania votes, a Brooklyn area crime, and a London auto blood study. A quotation credits William Jennings Bryan as a major American political figure, per Atlanta’s Grave.
Leslie M. Shaw, addressing a broad circular to country banks, says he would not have served as Treasury Secretary if he did not believe he could still be helpful. He references his role as president of the Carnegie Trust Company of New York and condemns what he calls unethical banking.
The Chester and Tennessee will make regular river trips carrying freight and passengers at Lexington. With roping schedules in place a storehouse near the landing is urged to protect perishables. Until protection is arranged, freight may lag. a substantial warehouse could boost patronage and profits.
Hearst, a congressman and noted NYC political figure, described as a crusading editor and prominent Democratic governor hopeful, emerged in a Chicago conspiracy hearing as the alleged originator of a plan to raise Sunday newspaper prices from six to seven cents. Four Chicago newspapers faced the proceedings.
The guardly tactics of George Tebeau fail to keep Kansas City baseball fans, as he sells high salary players one by one. Huelvman was the only strong hitter left, and his policy risks future success for quick wood profit. Public disgust grows while the team dives.
A week ago the Dairy Ine TELLIGENGMR announced that the Missouri Profle ticket office would be transferred to the pew station in the evening, a move reportedly completed though the office was not traced that evening for unknown reasons.
The Branson Branson Echo reports a disputed April 13 Intelligencer article about the Lafayette Presbytery meeting in Forsyth and Awbrey's remarks. Citizens accuse the piece of false slander, while editors defend the county’s improvement and call for verification or apology if the claims prove untrue.
Miss Katherine Fulkerson of Kansas City visited her mother Mrs P. B Fulkerson Thursday. Mrs M T Kelley and Marion and Miss Alice Kelley spent Thursday in Higginsville. Mr and Mrs J J Silver of Kansas City arrived for a visit with relatives. Miss Irene Burgess arrived from Kansas City for a visit with Miss Nettie Fredendall. Claude Quon came from Kansas City for a short visit. Miss J McElroy came from Kansas City to visit relatives. Fred Wilmot Matthew and Clyde Kenney spent Fourth in Kansas City. Miss Werds Kinkead went to Wellington for a few days. Mr and Mrs L B Bullard went to St Joseph for a short stay. Maj E A Hickman went to Independence for a short visit.
The wedding of Lillian Cromwell and J Lessie Adams took place at 8 p.m. on June 29 at the Cromwell home in Brownsville Tennessee. Rev H W Virgin officiated beneath a pink and white rose monogram as guests admired elaborate floral decor and music by local performers.
Ed Davis and Mrs Min Wilson traveled to Kansas City for mourning events while relatives visited. Several residents, including Judge Chinn and Col Hopkins, fished on Crooked River. J G Worthington sold land near Independence, 60 acres at 230 per acre. W W Curtis sold a Taubman addition residence for 1060 to John A Johnson. Miles and Simpson family members visited or returned from travel. Marriage licenses issued to Lee A Pyles Rana Turner Wallington and Tom Baker stepson Ma Brome Ellla Napoleon Mol.
Richmond defeats Lexington 18 to 10 in front of returning Lexington crowd. Cy Campbell pitched well until the fourth inning, Davis allowed several runs, and umpire help noted by locals. Ralph Gibron returned to Richmond and played second base. next game set for Riverside Park promised to be a battle.
The Lexington Tigers dominated the Muskogee Reds 10 to 0 in a decisive win. A swift pitcher overwhelmed the visitors while the Lindsey brothers and others blasted the ball across the field. The Tigers stand as a strong Afro American team in the area.
Frank Meyer visits Dover while Miss Ethel Mackie visits Kansas City. George Cobra comes from Kansas City to spend the Fourth with his parents. Mrs J H Campbell arrives from Higginsville for a short stay. John Mitchell of St Louis visits his parents. Mr and Mrs F T Bates return from Kansas City. John Perry of Mayview visits daughters. Merchants’ game recap notes Moberly vs Chillicothe, with Moberly winning and Lauchner receiving little support as all runs were unearned.
Mastor Jule Goe and Foreman stayed in Lexingtom all evening and mailed the office a pleasant omen.
A muddled notice notes R Field involvement and requests from Mi and Wire J P Gordon with Danlive Seller and Norma Steele to attend Abe Drum. Miss Sellers appears as secretary in an unclear program linking Jobo Gordon. Two rootal solos are mentioned in this fragmented item.
A garbled inquiry asks why the sender has not visited certain named parties and mentions a shop offering undertakings goods. It provides a day phone number and a misspelled store address implying a local hardware or undertaker goods store. The text is fragmentary with many unreadable names and places.
A contractor promotes granitoid steps and walks with concrete walls foundations and footings. The ad features a loud warranty phrase and contact line claiming quality work and a willingness to work with diverse customers. It mentions a phone contact and colorful branding.
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