Death of Geo H Stier former Lexington citizen dies in Kansas City
George Holliday Stier a Lexington native and Mutual Life insurance representative died Sunday at his home 3122 Broadway Kansas City Missouri after months of illness cause heart and kidney trouble He was about 65 born in Virginia raised in Iowa where he learned harness making later studied law then chose insurance In Lexington he formed a partnership with Geo Mountjoy became general superintendent moved to Kansas City about ten years ago Survived by wife Florida Taggart daughter Florida and son Earl T Funeral at 2:30 pm at 3122 Broadway with interment in Kansas City Also notes Newell T Wilcoxon suffered a crushing injury to his left hand requiring possible amputation of two fingers.
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George Holliday Stier
Lexington
The
Mutual Life
Broadway
Kansas City
Stier
Mr. Stier
Virginia
Iowa
Oscaloosa
Red Oak
Florida Taggart
Milan
Florida
Earl T
Young Ewing
Washington Avenue
Ewing
N. C
Catherine Ewing
John Eggleston
J. F. Winn
Ida Page
Buckner
Missouri
Attended Funeral for George H. Stier in Kansas City
Lexington mourns George H. Stier with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hinesley Miss Jo Hinesley Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sydnor Mrs. Francis Stonestreet Dr. Z. M. Williams Rev. T. M. Cobb E. M. Taubman I H. Noyes H. T. Phillips J C. Graddy Worth Bates Barnett Young and A. W. Allen on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
George H. Stier
Kansas City
W. F. Hinesley
Jo Hinesley
J. W. Sydnor
Francis Stonestreet
Z. M. Williams
T. M. Cobb
E. M. Taubman
I H. Noyes
H. T. Phillips
J C. Graddy
Worth Bates
Barnett Young
A. W. Allen
Fire at Earl Wallace Home on Lafayette Street
Fire crews responded to a home on Lafayette Street on Wednesday arising from a defective flue. The blaze was brought under control before the fire company arrived, with Earl Wallace the resident.
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Earl Wallace
Lafayette Street
Birthday tribute to Mrs McFadin on eighty years
Mrs Francis E McFadin marked her eightieth birthday at home 231 N Sixteenth Street surrounded by her children and many grandchildren She is seriously ill and well wishers hope she gains strength and enjoyment of many more birthdays with her family and friends.
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Francis E. McFadin
Sixteenth Street
Death of Dr Joseph C Cash in Texarkana Arkansas
Dr Joseph C Cash aged about 48 died Sunday July 9 at his Texarkana Ark home. A former Lexington resident he was a Wentworth graduate who later studied dentistry. He was survived by his wife and one son. Burial took place in Texarkana.
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Joseph C. Cash
Lexington
W. G. Musgrove
Ethan Allen
Texarkana
Ark
Cash
Wentworth
Political Clash Over Greene County Grip On District
The Howard County Advertiser critiques long tenure in the Seventh Congressional District. It notes Greene County's repeated representation, contrasts Hamlin and Cooney terms, and cites Democratic calls for rotation in office. It praises Sam Major as a capable alternative and invokes Andrew Jackson on term limits.
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John T. Heard
Pettis County
John P. Tracy
Greene County
James Cooney
Saline County
C. W. Hamlin
John Welborne
Lafayette County
Hamlin
Judge Cooney
Cooney
Washington
Democratic Party
Sam Major
State Senate
Andrew Jackson
Death of W C Sodeman Concordia man of integrity dies
W C Sodeman longtime Concordia hardware merchant dies at his home after an appendicitis operation. He inherited the business from his father and was highly regarded for his integrity and service to the community.
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W. C. Sodeman
W.C. Sodeman
Concordia
Mr. Sodeman
Jas A Houchin Here Friday For Governor Bid
James A. Houchin, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, spoke from the courthouse steps Friday morning. He promoted good roads and remedies for public service ills.
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Jas. A. Houchin
James A. Houchin
Court House
Mr. Houchin
Johnsons announce birth of daughter in July 1916
Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday July 9 1916 in a notice typical of early 20th century parish or local newspaper announcements. The brief item records the new arrival and parents names without further detail.
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Ralph Johnson
Funeral Set for Five Month Old Son
Mr and Mrs Frank Doran arrive from McAllen Texas with the remains of their five month old son James E who died last Friday. Funeral service to be held Wednesday at 10 am at Frank E Carter home on North 16th Street conducted by Rev R W Wallace. Burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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Frank Doran
Frank E. Carter
Pete Hale
McAllen
Texas
James E
North 16Th Street
R. W. Wallace
Machpelah Cemetery
Athletics blast Elents with 12 runs in Sunday rout
The Athletics defeated Kansas City Elents Sunday 12 to 2. Three home runs by the local squad highlighted the game with Sweeney and Michael from Batteries, Lexington, Carmichael, and Shinn contributing key hits.
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Athletics
Kansas City Elents
Batteries
Kansas City
Sweeney
Michael
Lexington
Carmichael
Shinn
For Sale Two Curoe Jersey Boars
Two Curoe Jersey boars offered for sale by Geo Thoman. Contact phone R 13 B. Availability noted as seven to fourteen days weeks old.
Death of Mrs H C Manary in Joplin Missouri
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. H. C. Manary sister of Mrs. Lee J. Slusher at her Joplin home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 45 o clock due to complications of diseases Born in Independence August 28 1861 she was 55 The body will be brought to Lexington tonight and the remains will go from the train to Slusher burying grounds seven miles east of Lexington Services will be conducted by Rev Anderson of Dover
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H. C. Manary
Lee J. Slusher
Joplin
Manary
Independence
Lexington
Slusher Burying Grounds
Rev. Anderson
Dover
Major Boosters Tour Lexington for Sam Major in Congress
A party of thirty professional and business men from Howard County arrived in Lexington touring the Seventh district. The group, with a band, rode in autos decorated with Vote for Sam C. Major for Congress streamers, signaling strong local support. Missouri Gas and Electric Service Company soldiers in the national guard will receive full wages until October 1, then wages reduced by their pay as soldiers, with positions held open.
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Howard County
Sam. C. Major
Lexington
Sam C. Major
Congress
Mr. Major
Missouri Gas and Electric Service Company
National Guard of Missouri
Liberty
Groves-Wedding Set for Boulder Colorado July First
Announcement records a wedding in Boulder Colorado on Saturday July 1 between Horatio S Groves of Denver and Mise Mariel Coss formerly of the city Her sister Mrs P B Marshall of this city is bride and a former Lexington teacher They will reside in Denver after July 15 Also notes Mrs S E Brown and two children visiting Kansas City.
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Boulder
Colorado
Horatio S. Groves
Denver
Col
Mise Mariel Coss
P. B. Marshall
Lexington Public Schools
Kemner Family Attends Sedalia Wedding of Arnold Kemner
Mr and Mrs Hugo Kemner and daughter Miss Selma Kemner with Miss Olga Tempker and Carl Jeude traveled to Sedalia on Tuesday to attend the wedding of Mr Arnold Kemner to Miss Lola Launde marking a family union and a local society event.
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Hugo Kemner
Selma Kemner
Olga Tempker
Carl Jeude
Sedalia
Mr. Kemner
Arnold Kemner
Lola Launde
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Geo. H. Stier
Newell T. Wilcoxon
Wilcoxon Feed Store
Wilcoxon
McGill
Kan
Lambert Lamer Company
John J. Pric
Howard County Advertiser
Durst
Springfield
Express
Jonguo
K. C
Geo. Thoman
Groves-Coss
S. E. Brown
Joel
Joel H. Ewing
8. O. Hall
Corder
Higginsville
Odessa
Bates City
Wellington
Waverly
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