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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement for Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee touts keeping the coffee in its original package and grinding at home. It promises flavor improvement when warmed and ground fresh, claiming Ariosa is the cheapest good coffee in the world and identifying Arbuckle Bros in New York City.
Funeral details note the death of Martin Bruns son of Mrs Mary Bruns who died July 3 at age 20. He worked at Farmers Bank of Concordia, born December 20, 1887 in Concordia, survived by mother two brothers Theodore and Edmund and four sisters Laura Bertha Martha and Bulda. Funeral held at 2 pm in Lutheran cemetery.
Dr Hayden Osborne and Miss Anna Wagoner wed at the bride’s parents home in south Odessa on July 3 1904 with Rev J C Saylor officiating. Immediate family attended and a breakfast by Myrtle Fishback and Stella Clapp followed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Rev and Mrs Prant Wagoner, is noted as intelligent and popular. the groom is a son of Mr and Mrs.
Hugh McChesney and Miss Evelyn Ewing were married Saturday. Rev Linebaugh officiated. The groom is a well known Odessa boy now living in Kansas City. The bride is daughter of Mrs Robt Ewing of this city. The Ledger extends congratulations to the happy couple.
The Denver platform is a long, authoritative Democratic document that answers Republican criticisms and states party policy on major issues. It endorses Bryan’s campaign, defends his views, and presents the party’s conservatism and sanity as its chief appeal for the Presidency.
The Denver convention resolutions define what Democracy and Bryan stand for in clear terms. The platform is called a complete encyclopedia of party law and a faithful portrait of the Democratic nominee. It is said to satisfy Democrats and win over Republicans who see their party’s hollow sincerity.
A Southern newspaper tribute chronicles the life of Joel Chandler Harris, creator of Uncle Remus, who died in Atlantic Georgia at age 28 years after a long literary career. Born December 1 1845 in Natonton Georgia, Harris wrote for Macon New Orleans and Savannah before joining the Savannah Morning News and later the Constitution. He originated the Uncle Remus tales from Negro legends learned in boyhood, later publishing Nights With Uncle Remus in 1884 and continuing to editorially influence the Constitution.
The excerpt lists titles by an author published in Harper's Weekly including Stories of Home Folks Chronicles of Anat Minerva Jane On the Wings of Occas sion The Making of a States man Gabriel Tolliver Wally Wanderoon Little Union Scout The Tar Baby Story and Other Rhymes of the Uncle Remus Told by Uncle Remus dated 10905.
Lexington churches continue joint Sunday evenings and youth meetings in July and August. July 20 Christian church Pattillo, July 26 Presbyterian church Bricey, August 2 Baptist church Pattillo, August 9 Christian church Gordon, August 16 Methodist church Briney, August 23 Presbyterian church Mansfield, August 30 Baptist church Br. Banner invites all residents to attend.
Al Weber presents samples of paper hanging and painting framed as a home display. The exhibit showcases craft techniques, color palettes, and finishing touches. Potential clients are invited to inspect the work and discuss commissions.
A letter from Mrs. Bawah of Baliclew Tennessee extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a harmless but effective cure for heartburn indigestion and related stomach disorders. She claims it relieved her longstanding constipation and nausea after a few days and recommends this gentle remedy as safer than stimulants laxatives or harsh purgatives for adults and children alike.
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