Sam C Major Visits To Campaign For Congress
Sam C Major of Fayette Howard county, candidate for Congress to succeed C W Hamlin, spoke from the court house steps in this city. He argued against Hamlin’s platform and urged Howard county loyalty to elect a Democrat, noting Major’s six years as Howard County prosecuting attorney and four in the State Senate. He pledged to work for the ticket in November and pressed Howard county’s right to have a Democrat represent the district.
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Congress
Court House
Sam C. Major
Fayette
Howard County
C. W. Hamlin
Hamlin
Frank
Judge Cooney
Bolivar
Springfield
Educsti
Ezra Meeker and Coast to Coast Oregon Trail Pioneer Visit
Ezra Meeker tours Lexington on his third coast to coast journey. Traveling in a twin six Pathfinder with a choo n er top he lectures on preserving the old trails and promoting a national highway. He started May 6 from Washington and travels stopping at towns to sell literature. Accompanied by E C Grot, a University of Illinois student.
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Ezra Meeker
Lexington
Meeker
Washington
Pacific Coast
Senate
House of Representatives
Mr. Meeker
The
University of Illinois
Burial Taken for Mrs Rodeigros In Lexington
The body of Mrs Ed Rodeigros who died in Nebraska was brought to Lexington yesterday and taken to Winkler Undertaking Parlors. Born in this area she was 40 years old. Survived by two daughters Mrs Joy Wilmes of Kansas City and Miss Mildred Bullard of Buckner and two brothers Clyde Summers of Kansas City and Elbert Summers of Lexington.
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Ed Rodeigros
Nebraska
Lexington
Winkler Undertaking
Rodeigros
Bess Bullard
Isaac Summers
Kansas City
Joy Wilmes
Mildred Bullard
Buckner
Clyde Summers
Elbert Summers
City
Charles Weber Erecting New Store Building
Charles Weber the Main street jeweler has let the contract to Peter Hale for a one story brick building adjoining his present location on the east. The $3,500 project will improve the appearance of Dutch row once finished.
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Charles Weber
Main Street
Peter Hale
Naming the Man After Thirty Two Years of Hamlin Service
To the Democrats of Lafayette County, after thirty two years of Hamlin in Congress the county seeks the honor to name the man who represents them. He asserts experience in Jefferson City and Washington, argues against mid stream horse swapping, and warns against life tenure. The plea urges rotation in office as a Democratic principle and calls for voting to support new representation.
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Lafayette County
Howard County
Hamlin
Washington
Judge Cooney
Saline County
My County
Missouri Senate
Jefferson
Jefferson City
Congress
Rede Pie
Democrats
Circus Lights Up Lexington August 10 1916
William J. Lester, advance advertising man for Robinson's circus, was in Lexington Friday arranging for the show to light in Lexing ton Thursday August 10, 1916. The circus will spread its canvass in Taubman's pasture near town for easy access. The merits of this circus are unknown locally, inviting public verdict.
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Robinson's Circus
Lexington
William J. Lester
Taubman’s
Dr Ryland Hurt Cranking Ford Car Injury Report
Dr C T Ryland sustained a painful injury Saturday while cranking his Ford, breaking a bone above the right wrist and dislocating the wrist joint. He was treated by Drs Fredendall and Chalkley. Fred Wilmot has contracted a two story brick and stucco home on East Main Street. Lexington Brick Co and Peter Hale handle the work.
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Fred Wilmot
Pin-Ton Grocery
East Main Street
Lexington Brick Company
Peter Hale
Fire destroys garage on Morrison-Wentworth Bank lot
Saturday night a small brick structure behind the Morrison Wentworth Bank lot adjoining the alley burned completely. The garage was thought to ignite from a gas explosion. Property owner is Judge Richard Feld.
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Ninth Street
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
Richard iFeld
City Council Votes On Local Option Election
The city council met Tuesday night with Mayor Minor presiding. The election vote from last Saturday was checked and made official. The council ordered the city clerk to advertise for bids to construct a flush tank at the dead end of the sewer on Seventeenth Street.
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Minor
Seventeenth Street
Visitor Miss OBrien Leaves Judge Walkers Home
Miss Thresa OBrien who has been visiting at Judge T A Walker's home departed Saturday for her home in Jackson Mississippi. Miss Inez Walker accompanied her as far as Katieas City.
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Thresa O'Brien
T. A. Walker
Jackson
Mina
Mise Inez Walker
Katieas
For Sale Two Duroc Jersey Boars in Kan City Visit
For sale two Duroc Jersey boars listed by RMS B. 7 14-tmo. Geo. Thorman. Miss Roxie Cram traveled to Kansas City Wednesday for a visit.
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RMS B
Roxie Cram
Kanexs City
Wets Win First Blood In Lexington Liquor Vote
Lexington voters chose to keep liquor sales legal by a narrow majority of 296, marking the first test of dry rule in the city. The result surprised many, with turnout split across wards and a notable showing by Black voters contributing to the wets' edge.
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Lexington
Women of Lexington to Shape City Affairs
The women of Lexington are better acquainted and hereafter will wield a mighty influence for good in the city's affairs.
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Lexington
Death of Child Katheryne Hollingsworth Near McGrew Mines
The 15 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hollingsworth died Tuesday at their home near the McGrew mines from typhoid fever. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday morning.
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Katheryne
Joe Hollingsworth
McGrew Mines
Odessa man aids in stock inventory after Stier partner dies
H. W. McNeel of Odessa arrived on Monday to assist in inventorying the Stier Clothing Co. stock following the death of senior partner George H. Stier.
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H. W. McNeel
Odessa
Stier ‘Clothing Co
George H. Stier
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Lambert Lumber Company
Geo. Thorman
Keith Vawter
Kryl
Opie Read
Malcolm J. Patterson
George W. Bain
George L. McNutt
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