Lexington horse runaway and saloon cart crash
In Lexington two serious runaway incidents occurred. Jackson Price, an A Sumairer employee, was thrown when his horse bolted past McKerdolfs office, dragging him fifty feet and injuring his shoulder. The horse and buggy suffered no damage. An hour later Luther McGowan, driving an O A Summers wagon, was knocked unconscious when his team toppled a soda wagon after wind snatched an umbrella. Seven cases of soda were ruined, but McGowan recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Jackson Price
Mr. Price
0. A. Summers
Oda Pop
South Street
Mayview
South
Luther McGowan
Old Town
McGowan
Twenty Ride Horsback Through Lexington Streets
A party of twenty young married and unmarried people rode horseback Wednesday evening starting at 7 15. They rode through the terce streets of Lexington, had a group photo in front of the courthouse, and continued around the city and into the country. Participants included Mr and Mrs B J McGrew and others such as Miss Quindara Jones Miss Mary Hoge Miss Edna Stramcke and Dr B T Payne among the named riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terce
LA Cingta
Court House
Lexington
B.J. McGrew
J. C. McGrew, Jr
Charles Kinkead
J. W. Sydnor
M. D. Wilson
Howard Aull
J. N. Sturgis
City Council Adopts Sidewalks on Highland and Southwest
Council met in adjourned session Thursday evening. A motion to file the Lexington Water company claim for sewers on Highland Avenue if engineer report favored was carried. K. R. Hammer was granted four months as fire chief and paid warden. The ordinance for construction of sidewalks on Highland Avenue and Southwest Boulevard was passed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Water Company
Highland Avenue
K. R. Hammer
Aighland Avenue
Southwest Boulevard
Brother Parties with Horse in Morning Beating
Theodore Bates's brother Hubert tried to exercise the horse but was scratched and knocked to the ground. The horse won the confrontation, leaving Hubert with a soiled shirt and a defeated posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bates
Hubert
Young and Je Team Sparks Farmyard Race Incident
A new team led by John O Young and Je created excitement Tuesday at Estill Helgitts. Stable employee Buster Brown attempted to halt runaway horses at supper time as they bolted toward the barn. A dog bayed loudly, delaying the animal pursuit and the horses dropped one at the end of the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Young
Buster Brown
Estill Helgitts
Buster
Mrs C L Morrie and Son Berle Leave for Nebraska
Mrs. C L Morrie and her son Berle departed yesterday on a trip to Nebraska, leaving home in the care of relatives and planning a brief visit to relatives there.
Band Concert and Picnic Highlights in Corder News
Local names report wheat handling by Keith and Hackley weighing, bands visiting from Lexington and Concordia for Oak Grove woodman picnic, numerous visits among families, travel to Marshall and Kansas City, July 20 picnic plans, and a July 27 mayoral election notice. Notable deaths and obituaries include Mrs. Jenole Campbell and Mrs. Charles Mayer with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Morrison
Warrenaburg
F. K. Puckett
Lexington
Oak Grove
Robert Kincheloe
Grand Pass
Beaten Man from Mayview Faces Court roundup
Last Saturday night Joseph Gulley of Mayview was assaulted by several townsmen. His face was badly bruised and ribs injured. Gulley and his wife say the attack was unprovoked while participants claim he beat his wife to preserve peace. Gulley will testify against seven men in Justice T T Puckett s court next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gulley
Mayview
Edenview Church to Hold Sunday Services Next Week
Pastor L. F. Clamens will preach at Edenview church next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The forenoon topic is The Cross and the Sinner and the afternoon message is based on Proverbs 11 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenview Church
Ladies and children visit relatives in Kansas City area
Mrs. Clade Hicklin and her two children Susie and Cornelia traveled to Kansas City Kansas Friday to visit kin. Mrs. Irving Tevis and her two children Sidney and Irving Jr. returned Wednesday from a brief Kansas City visit. Mrs. L D Hix and her young daughter Mary Howard left Wednesday for Brunswick Missouri to stay with kin. Mrs. F T Ald and daughter Blanche along with Mrs. A G Crumbaugh of Georgetown Kentucky depart for Excelator Way Mayer as sister Mrs. William Krach of St Louis arrived yesterday for a funeral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clade Hicklin
Susie Amd Cornelia
Kansas City
Kansan
Irving Tevis
Sidney
Irving, Jr
A. G. Crumbaugh
Georgetown
Kentucky
Excelator Springs
Way
Mayer
Willam Krach
St. Louis
Nickell and Dapp Plan Extended Minnesota Visit
Mrs. C. A. Nickell and Mrs. P. L. Dapp departed Wednesday for a 20 extended visit with relatives in White Bear Lake Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Nickell
P. L. Dapp
White Bear Lake
Minnesota
Local residents make short trips to regional towns
Mrs. G. W. Hyde and Miss Nannie Shaw left for trips to Willow Springs and extended journeys to New York State. Kansas City visits by Jamee Dillard, G. G. Gordon, Miss Winifred Wian, and others are noted, with several travelers returning the same week from Jefferson City, Sedalia, Excelsior Springs, Waterloo, and Forest City Arkansas.
Letter List at Lexington Postoffice 1909
Uncalled letters advertised at Lexington Postoffice on Saturday July 24 1909. Names include Geo Bernard Miss Credella Burton Mrs Bertha Blace Miss Gendette Davis Charles Dorty Mrs Jennie Green Lena Hahn C B Hanna Lesnard Jackson Mary Kramwinkle Pred Kavar John Martin Mrs Mary G McNeil Mrs Julia Noel Mrs Henry Parish Mrs Mary T Price W H R Attlif Albert Robinson Willie Saunders Miss Rhoda Stapleton Mr Willie Stevenson Miss Nannie Tryan Miss May E Wallace Chas Wagner Miss Maybelle Walker H Xangers. Postmaster Delia Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Postomce
Geo. Bernard
Credella Burton
Bertha Blace
Naule Clark
Gendette Davis
Charles Dorty
Jennie Green
Lena Hahn
C. B. Hanna
Lesnard Jackson
Mary Kramwinkle
Pred Kavar
John Martin
Mary G. McNeil
Julia Noel
Henry Parish
Mary T. Price
Lawn Social at German Evangelical Church Lawn
The German Evangelical church ladies host an annual lawn social on Wednesday evening July 28 on Jacob Fegert's lawn. Music will be provided by the Lexington band. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corder
O.L. Wilson
Goldenjinks Society
German Evangelical Church
Jacob Fegert
Lexington
Regional residents travel for business and visits
F L Carter visited Higgesville yesterday while A E Rogers traveled to Argettsville in the morning on business. Mr and Mrs E J McGrew spent yesterday in Kansas City. Jay Grats departed Thursday evening for a business trip to New York City. Miss Pinkle Chinn left Thursday for an extended trip to Chicago. Mr and Mrs C L Kenney visited Kansas City yesterday. Prof M J Patterson returned Thursday evening from Columbia. Mrs Ben Steele came back Thursday evening from an extended stay. Mrs Horace Ardinger left Wednesday for Louisiana to visit several weeks. Mrs S P Silver and daughter Mary Ellen arrived from Mercedes Texas Thursday evening to visit relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. White
Wood McGrew
Frank McClure
G. W. Smiver
John Leach
Ben Oliver
Tn Marshall Satnray
Listle Thomas
Aminole
Marshall
Nara Visa
New Mexico
M. FE
Mesdamesa W. A. Redd
J. M. Redd
J. M. Winnand
Walter Beattie
Jennie Campbell
Corder
Harwood
Glenn Vaughan
Higuineville
J. W. Kinkle
Denver
Col
C. G. Congdon
Elizabeth White
Higginsville
JM. Dysart
Nell Drummond
Odessa
Jack Cooper
Ray Martin
Wm. L. Martin
Jobh Davis
Louise
Blackburn
Sallie Hoard
Jennie Edwards
Dallas
Texas
Spencer Brown
Robert Martin
Elien
W. L. Martin
G. W. Hyde
Kansas City
M. Ladeson
Geo. G. Gordon
Excelsior Springe
Jamee Dillard
Nannie Shaw
Willow Springs
ZW. Wright
Waterloo
Frances Young
New York State
Paul Becker
Kansas
Nebraska
Winifred Wian
Sedalia
Gordon
Jefferson City
Rosh
Forest City
Arkansas
James Peak
F.L Carter
Higgesville
A. E. Rogers
Argettsville
E. J. McGrew
Jay Grats
New York City
Pinkle Chinn
Chicago
Mrs. C. L. Kenney
M. J. Patterson
Columbia
Ben Steele
Horace Ardinger
Louisiana
S. P. Silver
Mary Ellen
Mercedes
Miss Irene Burgess Hosts Visiting Friend From Kansas City
Miss Irene Burgess entertained a large group of young friends Tuesday evening at Judge J. E. Burden’s South Street home. The gathering featured contests, dancing, and refreshments. Guests enjoyed the visit as Miss Rhoda Helen Welsh, her Kansas City guest, plans to stay for some time before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rhoda Helen Welsh
Irene Burgess
J. E. Burden
South Street
Miss Welsh
Bought a Bunch of Horses From Limberg
August Limberg purchased twenty four young horses in Kansas City and shipped them to Lexington. Sixteen will be selected by Wentworth Military Academy commandant for cavalry use next year. Limberg will sell the rest to private buyers. The colts are unbroken bays sorrel and bay geldings. The academy horses will be trained for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limberg
Kansas City
Lexington
Wentworth Military Academy
Miss Graves Hosts Honor For Mrs McLaughlin At South Town
Miss Virginia Graves entertained Wednesday at her home south of town the Lexington chapter of Sigma Phi sorority in honor of guest Mrs Rebecca McLaughlin of Kansas City. Refreshments were served and the party was pleasant in every particular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Graves
Lexington
Sigma Fyi Sorority
Rebecca McLaughlin
Kansas City
Mrs Nickell Injured in Hotel Fall at Night
Mrs M E Nickell was found in her hotel room Tuesday night about one. She sustained a badly bruised left shoulder and other minor injuries. No bones were broken and the injury is not considered seriously dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Nickell
Mitchell Wins School Addition Contract
The school board on Tuesday evening awarded W. Mitchell the contract to construct the east wing addition to Arnold school. Work will start immediately and proceed at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mitchell
Arnold
Local residents note midweek travel and visits
G W Fairchild and Virginia Johnson were in Higginsville Wednesday. A E Rogers, M J Patterson, and R Ned made business trips to Chicago Kansas City and elsewhere. Mrs Albert Winkler, Mrs G C Marquiseft, Mrs Elisabeth Wallace and daughter Margaret visited in Wellington Winona Chariton and other towns. Will Steele returned from a two month stay in Kansas Tuesday. Prof J C Shelton planned a trip through southwest Missouri. Limberg and Bogie also traveled to Kansas City and Sweet Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sinauer
Chicago
Albert Winkler
Wellington
M. J. Patterson
Columbia
G. C. Marquisseft
Winona
Virginia Johmion
Higgineville
R. Ned
Kansas City
D.f. Bogie
Sweet Springs
August Limberg
Will Steele
Kansas
J. C. Shelton
Missouri
Elisabeth Wallace
Mise Margaret
Chariton
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
Keith
John Hackley
Maurice Norfeet
T. D. Williamson
G. H. Plattenburg
Kirksville
Prof
Mason
Levy
Pittsburg
Mra
Will Jennings
Miss James
W. L. Wilson
W. Z. Petty
Glasgow
Helen Groves
Hazel Chappell
Lena Kidd
Laura Heisler
Clara Bell Corder
Waverly
Edward Abbot
Maggie Novell
Hugh White
Carrie Callaways
Chinton
H. Guenther
Hugh Leach
Margaret Booton
Louise Steffens
Bessie Larkin
M. Wantuck
Gordon Graham
James Hutton
Bolivar
Chris Temple
Dale Wilson
Denver Neimeter
Indiana
Miss Pearl Riley
Mrs. Wm. Isreal
A. A. Davis
T. T. Puckett
Wm. Moore
Buttes Moore
Louis
Albert Stoerner
Stella Tiefel
Oklahoma City
Chas A. Keith
Hetle
Lesington
Geo
Tle
Thos. Jennings
Mins Leona
Laura Graves
Independente
Jerry Proctor
James Ramey
Rufle Marshall
Mrs
Weed Marshall
Misa Etta Lee
Neal Lewis
Ringling Bros. Circus
Florence Kidden
Pertle Springs
Otto Priest
Aullville
Joe Larkin
Ethel Slusher
Minnie Wn
Nora Kueck
Concordia
G. A
W. B. Lanbeck
Malta
Bend
Webbres
Edward Willis
Mary
Sarah Jones
Frank Stalin
Fred Morgan
Procter Campbell
Jenole Campbell
Marshall Merchants
Kierstead Park
Land
Corder Picaic
James Bridgewater
Estell
Nannie May
Alma
E. K. Bailey
Fairfield
H. J. Rand
Lorrie Miller
Dixie Francisco
Aldridge Corder
Georgia Robertson
Mt. Leonard
Marguerite Landrum
Lida Niedersohn
Theodore Pickett
Earl Cauthorne
Nowata
W. P. Milner
Dover Mites
Vaughan
Biggineville
Herman Wahl, Sr
Hodwee
OG Congdon
H Bigginsville
Lawrence Eppes
Kanena City
Mia
Varlan Dysart
Elizabeth
Bigginsville
R. We Ashworth
Henry Hockensmith
George Pai
Oklahoma
Martin Phillips
Family
W. G. Harwood
Warrensburg
Carl
Willie
Normal
James Conrow
Richmond
Geo. W. Hackley
H. J. Peters
Algginaville
Will Zeysing
Mies Lou Miller
G. W. Hackley
Jennie
Alberta Ledford
George
Harry Bray
Ringling Bros
Charles Mayer
East South Street
Herbert
Kanaan City
Raymond
Ella Owens
Christian Church
RK. B. Binney
L. F. Clamens, Pastor
China Walk
Albert
G. C. Branch
Frank Bowman
Lawn Social
Miss Irene Burgess
Miss McLaughlin
M. E. Nickell
Mitchell
G. W. Fairchild
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