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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
7
In Venice a traveling collector explains that true knowledge of antiques comes from eye and instinct, not money. He spots a tiny carnelian jewel box and negotiates a price, only to discover the item is glass. The moment reveals how a near-unique cinque cento piece entered his Venetian glass collection.
A New York Sun description of lawn canopies, six sided with angled posts and canvas roof, shaded by thin wooden slats in red and white, rollable panels, eight feet high and seven feet diameter, storeable in a box. Tents for lawn and shore use feature awnings and slender supporting poles, with optional features.
A vintage guide explains rhubarb uses beyond pies. It details footstalk preparation, stewing with cream or eggs, and making rhubarb cake and jelly via gelatin and egg foam, yielding snow or sponge desserts for nursery tea and party tables. Focus remains on non graphic culinary methods and date-free guidance.
An ex-cattleman recalls Graysville Colorado built on his land where a woman was named city marshal. Cowboys left in disgust, claiming they cheered a man with a gun. 16 rode away that night, over 40 quit ranches, and $250 paid to resign the post. The town never again elected a woman to public office.
A fragment notes melting chocolate and sugar with stirring hints for a chocolate pie base. The text mentions meringue as an optional topping and references Vanity to favor, citing a New York source.
The state court issues an order of publication in a divorce case involving the plaintiff and defendant Guenary Orobe. The defendant nonresident must appear at the next term beginning in August. If not, the petition will be confessed and the court will proceed by default. Publication to be made weekly for four weeks in Lafayette County newspapers.
Trust deed describes 40 acres more or less in Lafayette County Missouri as security for notes to Henry Schroeder. On June 7 1900 trustee will sell at public auction at the front door of the Lafayette County courthouse Lexington Missouri to satisfy the deed and note amounts with costs. Sale to occur at 10 oclock in the morning. Highest bid will be accepted for the described land and improvements as specified in the deed.
The sheriff will sell at Lexington Missouri on August 5 between 9 AM and 5 PM the property of Henry W Turner and Ella Turner wife and Edward J Earl under a special execution from the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The lot described as Lot 1 and 2 in block 46 added to the city of Lexington is to be sold for cash to satisfy the judgment and costs. Oscar Thomas Sheriff.
Notice of administration with the will attached grants letters to Mitne Lith on June 2 in Lafayette County Missouri. All creditors must present claims within two years from letters or be barred. Harleys Lyons and Administratrix with the Will Annexed signs the notice.
The Burlington Northern announces direct connections from Kansas City to the Northwest via a reduced summer circuit. The line offers sleeper service to Seattle and Portland and cheap round trips to Denver with frequent departures. Low excursion tours to Michigan and the Atlantic coast are promoted alongside fast daytime expresses to Denver and Chicago routes. Travel agents urge inquiry for the least costly options and publications from regional offices.
The Frisco announces a new train route via the Ozarks Indian Territory to Sapulpa and Fort Worth, then Dallas, with heavy rock ballasting and fully up to standard. Cars include Patras Day Coaches, reclining chairs, Pullman sleepers, and observation cars. Dining room forward, electric lighting, and summer electric fans. Manager Mr. Pred Harvey assures careful attention to travelers as rapid country development supports the new service.
A dubious advertisement offers a “Free Blood Cure” from Gillam, at 91 Mitchell St, Alinam, GK. It promotes Botan Blood for chronic and deep seated ailments with claims of decades of remedy and a prepay option, promising a civil letter for a writ-free trial.
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