Charles Loomis dies after long illness in Corder home
Charles W. Loomis aged 55 years 9 months 10 days died Sunday at 6 25 pm at his home 900 South street after months of poor prospects He was a pioneer Lexington druggist dating to 1868 and had a strong local reputation He is survived by wife Annie Greer three children and several siblings Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Rickman and Dr Gorcon officiating The community mourns a loyal husband father and citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Loomis
Hia
South Street
Mr. Loomis
Madison
Wisconsin
Albert
Elizabeth Loomis
Missouri
Wheconsin
St. Joseph
Loomis
Lexington
Chas. Loomis
D. W. B. Tevis
Wr. J. A. Quarles
Franklin Avenue
Annie Greer
William Greer
William
Milford
Charles
Z Jr
John W
Billings
Montana
Mina Carrie
Alb
Methodist Church
Rickman
Gorcon
H. Anna Sruner
N. Y. City
Corder
Tom Jones
Chipton Remedy Company
Abox-Car
Tom
the. & A
Burlington, Wabash
Santa Fe
Gustav Haerle
Haerle
Fred Palmer
Kansas City
Myales
Myrick
Missouri Pacific
Mings
Death of Mrs. Madeline Coen at Lexington
Mrs. Madeline Coen wife of J P Coen longtime Lafayette county German resident died Tuesday morning at 7 15 at the family home east of Lexington from a complication of diseases and old age. Born in 1832 on the Rhine, she came to New York in 1852 then moved with her husband to Lafayette county. Survived by husband five children William Ben Leonard Lizzie and Mrs Henry Welber of Jefferson City. Funeral from the residence Thursday with Dr H M Gissack and Rev R B Binney. interment Machpelab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Coen
J. P. Coen
Lafayette County
Lexington
New York
Coen
Henry Welber
Jefferson City
H M. Gissack
R. B. Binney
Machpelab
Runaway team damages buggy near Main Street residence
A team of horses hitched to John Ramey's buggy bolted from behind the Baptist church on Tuesday. They ran up 12th Street into the iron fence surrounding the Peak residence on Main. No one was in the buggy. two wheels torn off and the vehicle sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ramey
Baptist Church
12Th Street
Main
Physicians Meet at Lafayette County Medical Association
The Lafayette County Medical Association met here Tuesday with attendees Dr. Maan of Wellington Dr. Carthrae and Dr. Fischer of Corder and Dr. Hoefer and Dr. Ott of Higginsville. Papers were presented by Dr. B. T. Payne of Lexington and Dr. Hoefer of Higginsville. Claude Price left Wednesday for Eldorado Springs after a brief stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Medical Association
Maan
Wellington
Carthrae
Fischer
Corder
Hoefer
Ott
Higginsville
B. T. Payne
Lexington
Claude Price
E Dorado Springs
Wagons Draw Big Crowd as Night Show Fills Tent
A threatened rain kept the afternoon performance from happening but crowds gathered at night. The tent was full with most seats taken, several cages accompanied the show, and the acrobats impressed. Animals were well trained and the overall show was enjoyed by attendees.
Dover Picnic Game Ends 7 6 in Ninth Inning Drama
A mixed Dover team invited Lexington players to a special picnic baseball game. Dover won 7 to 6 after the decisive run in the ninth. Notable displays came from Jawnnle Sturgis at short and Bert Taubman at third as Lexingtonians, despite defeat, maintained dignity on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elke, Essex AC
Dover
Messrs
Jawnnle Sturgis
Bert Taubman
River Falling and Local Visits Near Independence
The river fell two tenths of a foot on Twesday, with rain needed to keep River Falling in its usual place. J L Kinkead was in Independence, W N Baskett and M Taubman in Kansas City, P J Carter and son Robert visited Bigginsville, Dora Peacock went to Kansas City for a few days, F T Bates and daughter Maud visited Oak Grove, Willis Miller traveled to Mexico for a several week stay, and Byrd Campbell of Anderson arrived to visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kinkead
Independence
WN. E. Baskett
M. Taubman
Kansas City
P.J. Carter
Robert
Bigginsville
Miss Dora Peacock
Kansas City Wednesay
Mire
F. T. Bates
Miss Maud
Oak Grove
Willis Miller
Mexico
Byrd Campbell
Anderson
Missouri
Rela
Bigginsville band concert and July picnic plans
Community notices highlight a July 2 big band concert by the Bigginsville band and a Woodman Picnic at Chinn's Grove on July 24. Also mentioned are church events, visits, a theft recovery gift, a December death obituary style, and local social notes from Mayview and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigginsville
Woodman
Chinn's Grove
T. M. Chinn
Mt. Hebron
Mayview
Blessings for Kind Donors in Maryville Missive
A grateful note from Mrs. Willis of Maryville Missouri thanks friends and patrons for replacing or refilling an empty purse after a loss. She expresses deep gratitude and notes Tam was blessed to have such generous, big hearted people surrounding her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Honor to Mrs Keesling Reception for Mrs James Keesling
Mrs R B Binney hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception from 2:30 to 5:30 at 1622 South Street in honor of her sister in law Mrs James Basil Keesling of Knoxville Tennessee. Yellow and white decor and pasturtiums and smilax adorned the home while a receiving line featured many ladies and Miss Nettie Fredenial and Miss Elmira Wine served punch. The event was described as cordial and thoroughly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Binney
South Street
James Basil Keesling
Knoxville
Tennessee
Mra. Briney
Mra. Keesling
Death of Jeb E Arnold at Fort Worth Texas
Word arrived of the death of Jeb E Arnold at Fort Worth Texas aged sixty four. He was son of the late Dr G G Arnold and lived here before moving to Fort Worth about twenty five years ago. He began in banking as the first teller of the Savings Bank and later served as cashier of a Fort Worth institution. His daughter Miss Lockie Arnold and sister Mrs Leila Tidal arrived from Chicago. The body was brought here and the funeral held yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal church. Interment was to Macphelah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb. E Arnold
Pt. Worth
Texas
Mr. Arnold
G. G. Arnold
W. G. McConeland
Florence Arnold
Lockie Arnold
Lexington Post Office Letter List Ad for July 17 1000
The Lexington Post Office announces uncalled letters as of Saturday July 17 1000. Names include Mrs Savana Combs Alfred Crow Dilo Fisher Verm Glems Edith Glems Mrs E T Harrington Rev Hawkins Miss Emma Hughes Mrs Flora Jones Dewis Moses Emert Olson Cleo Paty Anna Phillips Frank Ray Willie Rickey C Basa Anna Stackman Frank Wright. Letters advertised when called for. Delia Crowder Postmaster.
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Lexington Post Ofice
Savana Combs
Alfred Crow
Dilo Fisher
Verm Glems
Edith Glems
E. T. Harrington
Rev. Hawkins
Emma Hughes
Flora Jones
Dewis Moses
Emert Olson
Cleo Paty
Anna Phillips
Frank Ray
Willie Rickey
C. Basa
Anna Stackman
Local residents report travel and visits in Kansas City area
Col Hogers and W J Rowe spent days in Kansas City along with A E Rogers and W A Gatlin returning from various trips through Oklahoma and Illinois. E W White left on a business trip, FLW Davis entered St Joseph hospital, Mr and Mrs Paw 4 Lion visited relatives, Miss Mary Henry returned from KC, Mrs George Temple left for Chillicothe and Peoria, Mr and Mrs Jay Grats and Melville for Colorado Springs, Essex Athletic club to play at Waverly, Misses Burton headed east, Mrs A C Crombaugh arrived for sister visit, Mrs D E Smith joined husband at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flw
Davis
Kansas City
St. Joseph Hospital
Paw
Lion
Mary Henry
George KB. Temple
Chillicothe
Peoria
Llinots
Jay Grats
Mies Melville
Colorado Springs
Theatrical season promised by Geyer's theatre manager
Manager E. T. Hoekker of Geyer's theatre announces a high quality Lexington season with top attractions priced at 1.00 and 1.50. The lineup includes Fifty Miles from Boston Forty-five Minutes from Broadway The Honeymooners Coban and Harris Minstrels Where's Brown The Man of the Hour The Time the Place and the Girl and more venues and acts. Negotiations are underway for additional attractions from the Bhabert company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Hoekker
Geyer’s Theatre
Independents
Theatrical Trust
Haekker
Lexington
Hackker
Brown
Alg
Field
Montgomery and
Stone
Red Mill
Morton and Emery
Isabella D' Armand
Katheryn Osterman
Merry Wixton
Miss Florida Stier Plays Piano Solo in Kansas City Concert
Friends in Lexington follow Miss Florida Stier as she directs and accompanies the orchestra at the Mt Washington Methodist church. The program featured works by Gounod Brahms Mendelssohn and Meyerbeer with Chopin Fantasie Impromptu and Singing’s Bundle of Spring encore. She is praised for technical skill and musical growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Stier
Kansas City
First Baptist Church
Mt. Washington Methodist Church
Gousod
Brahma
Mendelssohn
Meyerbeer
Misa Stier
Chopin
Sinding
Miss Stier
Ace
Local residents with brief visits and travels
Misses Annie Marie and Mary Glasscock returned Thursday evening from a week in Odema. Mrs. Lt Fred Evans with her three children Richard Rebecca and Frederick arrived from Independence to visit Judge and Mrs. Richard Field. Genevieve McNamara came back Wednesday evening from Sedalia. G J Venable arrived from Texas for a brief stay with his father George Venable. Patti and Genevieve Bloom returned Wednesday from Kansas City. Mr and Mrs Charles Kinskead returned Thursday from an extended West tour. J G Worthington went to Kansas City on business. Mrs E Smith and her son left Tuesday for St Louis after a visit with relatives. Mrs John Strodtman returned to Wellington after visiting Mrs Vince Owens in the city. Mrs Josephine Tidball of Guthrie Oklahoma leaving Thursday for New York to visit Rev R Manafield and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Marie
Mary Glasscock
Odema
Lt Fred Evans
Richard
Rebecca
Frederick
Independence
Richard Field
Genevieve McNamara
Sedalia
G. J. Venable
Texas
George Venable
Patti
Genevieve Bloo
Kansas City
Charles Kinskead
West
J.G. Worthington
E. Smith
Little Son
St. Louis
Josephine Tidball
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Manafield
New York
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Wilton
Wao. Morgan
Malo Street
Lem Boree
Golesea
Charley Lane
Doctor Lindall
Bare Beattie
Helen Groves
Dr. Agin
Edna Frerking
Odessa
Helen Lunbeck
Malta
Bend Jo
Dr. Ramsey
Bert Rose
Clarence Peeples
Tom Price
Prof. Hughes
Kende
Columbia
Fairgrounds
Acen
L. Wilson
8. W. Saunders
R. Kieraty
Mise Ida Smith
Leavenworth
Kansas
Hugh Kidd
Dan. Peeles
Mayview Notes
Nightwine
Marvin Chapel
Mina Willie Wasteett
Lena Smith
JH. Kolpmeyer
Herman Webbing
T. C. Sanders
Altmanberger
Wm. Heidbrinck
Charles Waterhouse
el) Paso
Mre
Emma Fox
Vandalia
Nora Mille
Mills
S. M. Greene
Johnson County
Ble
Henry
Christian Church
Mrs. Keesling
John E. Arnold
Col. W. M. Hogers
W. J. Rowe
Kanaan City
W. A. Gatlin
A. E Rogers
Pres
E. W. White
Essex Athletic Club
Waverly
Lillian
Elimbeth Burton
A.C. Crombaugh
Georgetween
Kentucky
F. T. Bix
D. E. Smith
Sweet Springs
Geyer's Theatre
Abust
Lexingtonian
John Strodtman
Vince Owens
City
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