County News Chronicle of Wav erly and Vicinity
J A Schultz spent Sunday in Waverly and Mrs Augusta Beese visited Napoleon. Ernest Owens did business in Kansas City Wednesday. Judge R H Benton and wife were in Higginsville Monday. W E Johnson of Higginsville was here on Tuesday. H H Limberg was in Kansas City and Independence last week. Crops damaged by hail and wind during Monday's storm. Augustus Bueneman left for Exelsior Springs. W B Emison nursing lyg poisoning. Miss Jenoje Parcell visiting sister at county farm. John Ritter and wife visiting Warren county. A A Henthorn of Buckner hired to build new house for A F Oberhelman. Mrs R L Mann hosted twenty friends Wednesday. Council building removal enhances city park. Hay barn of Stephen Gates blown down during storm near Waterloo. C F Malony and family from Kansas City visited relatives. Malony stayed. Fire at 2am Sunday destroyed William Murray’s stable and horses on H H Potter’s farm. Digging well at W T Johnson farm proceeds slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Owens
Kansas City
R. H. Benton
Higginsville
W. E. Johnson
H. H. Limberg
Independence
Bueneman
Excelsior Springs
W. B. Emison
Jenoje Parcell
C. Q. Kinkead
John Ritter
Warren County
A. A. Henthorn
Buckner
A. F. Oberhelman
R L. Mann
Stephen Gates
Waterloo
William Murray
H. H. Potter
W. T. Johnson
W. O. Koeck
Oklahoma City
O. T
Eva Cook
W. O. Peak
Nowlin
Kansas
Colorado
Fragmented local notes recount visits and family news
The report mentions Mrs Lucy Thorman hosting in Independence and visits by John Gausman and family. Captain Jack returns and plans to share a tale of a two week stay. Mrs Mattie Roberts travels from Bay County to Lexington to visit sister Mrs Joe Tribble, first sister reunion in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gausman
Independence
Captain Jack
Mattie Roberts
Sunshine
Bay County
Lexington
Joe Tribble
Local notes from Marshall and surrounding areas
Roy Elsen visited Marshall earlier this week while E W Erdmann and wife called on relatives in Higginsville Priday. Birth announced for July 29 1503 to Mrs Arthur T O Neill. Rev Louis Wisler and wife of St Louis visiting relatives. Numerous locals traveled to Kansas City Odessa Grand Paso and Milwaukee for visits and events. A lightning strike destroyed Martin Olivers barn and outhouses near Dover. Miss Clarah Horstman hosted a Thursday gathering with Mandolin Club music and refreshments. Rev Puls to preach first Sunday in August at Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Erdmann
Higginsville
Priday
Arthur T. O'Neill
Clarah Horstman
Mandolin Club
Miss Horstman
Dover Doings: births, visits and storms in town
Robert Pointer welcomed a daughter July 17 to the wife of T C Corban. Several Lexington visitors and locals are noted including Gladys Winn May Cox and Mrs Frank Cox. Families and guests from Oak Grove Higgineville St Joe Sedalia and Kansas City are listed. A Lonkhart barn was struck by lightning and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Corban
Gladys Winn
Lexington
May Cox
Frank Cox
Webb Cole
Jub Redd
Gertie Eastwood
Oak Grove
W. N. Hogan
Anns
Mabel
Dover
Grace Winn
Higgineville
Lon Tasear
St. Joe
Dick O'Neil
L. W. Cox
Miss Pearl
Cattle Market Improves Despite Flood New Trade Upturn
Kansas City on July 22 1905 reports only 5000 cattle yet market improves for three days with receipts around normal in Chicago. A string of 1828 lb natives sold at 5.35 while shipments sold 4.90 to 5.26. Cows 2.75 to 3.50 up a quarter from a week ago and calf receipts far below last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Miss Kate Branch Visits Relatives In Marshall
News notes include Hon William E Fowler announcing candidacy for Lieutenant Governor from Excelsior Springs. Eagle Milling Company Higginville refitted with 140 barrels per day capacity. Judge C Temple president Frank Hoeter secretary Pred Kueck manager. Chicago legal directory 1903 reports 4702 attorneys, 120 left city, 20 ceased practice, 2 died. many law offices and student ratios. Hog receipts fall. hog market price around 5.30, lop under 200 pounds 5.40. shipments invited. Hello Hinesley’s new cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Branch
Marshall
William E. Fowler
Excelsior Springs
Eagle Milling Company
Higginsville
Judge C. Temple
Frank Hoeter
Pred Kueck
Chicago
Recipes From Table Talk Delicate Pea Custard Molds and Chocolate Filling
Soak dried green peas in cold water then simmer until soft drain and rub through a sieve. Mix with eggs cream onion juice butter and seasonings bake in molds over hot water until firm, then serve with cream sauce and peas. Follow with a nut cake layered with toasted chocolate filling and a rich chocolate cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seawon
Crop conditions and weather report from Missouri districts
Quolumbia Mo July 21 1908 corn progress good in many counties though rainfall shortages affect northern central and western regions. cotton and haying trends mixed with rust damage and rain needs. wheat threshing light yield poor quality while early potatoes and gardens show variable results. pastures dry in some areas sorghum millet cowpeas solid overall with blackberries abundant though drought damages in some districts. A E Hackett U S Weather Bureau director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quolumbia
A. E. Hackett
U. 5. Weather Bureau
Notice on diverse farm products at Lee's Lexington store
The highest market price for country hog fowls side meat home aboulders lard paid in cash or trade. Also offers ter and eggs preserves. Contact R B Lee at big city store. Phone 148. Lexington Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R, B. Lee
EB. Lee
Lexington
U C Reunion of the Indian Territory at Durant
The U C reunion of the Indian Territory will be held at Durant Oklahoma on August 6 7 and 8 Tickets go on sale August 4 at one fare plus two dollars and are valid for 21 days Information can be written to Lewis Parwin chair Advertising Committee for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C
Indian Territory
Durant
I. T
Duran
Lewis Parwin
Advertising Committee
A Woman's Complexion and Liver Health Remedy
An advertorial urging readers that facial flaws come from liver health, not cosmetics. Green's August Flower is promoted as cleansing the liver and blood to improve complexion, also claimed to ease constipation nervousness and aid sleep. A trial bottle costs 28 cents and regular bottle 75 cents, sold by Leney Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leniy Farmer
Law
Residence Burned on Beattie Farm North of Emma
A Beattie farm residence north of Emma belonging to Mr Lou Weber burned last Thursday. The insured house, valued with furniture, carried no furniture insurance. Occupant William Gerken resided there. furniture was not insured. The F F. I nsurance Company had a $60 policy on the dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Emma
Louis Weber
F. FF. Ins
William Gerken
Gerken
Ballot Form Certified for Lexington July 25 1903
Jacob Kegert clerk certifies the ballot form to be used in the City of Lexington Lafayette County Missouri for a specified election date the twenty fifth day of July 1903 as provided by an ordinance approved June 5 1903 by the city council and mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kegert
Lexington
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lesington
Local City Clerk Affirms Seal on July 2 1908
In testimony whereof I have affixed the official seal of the City of Lexington in my office this day July 2 1908, City Clerk Jacob Feger TL signs and seals the ballot document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Aaid City
Jacob Feger TL
Ballot Form For Lexington Missouri June 29 1903
The document certifies the ballot form to be used at a special election in the City of Lexington Lafayette County Missouri on June 29 1903 for the offices of Council and Mayor. Jacob Fegert Clerk of the City certifies the form. The record notes the jurisdiction and date of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fegert
Lexington
Lafayette County
Missouri
Proposition to Extend City Limits Ballot Result
A local proposition to extend city limits with a yes vote. The measure supports expanding municipal boundaries to include additional areas under city services and governance. Election officials confirm turnout and initial results pending final certification.
City of Lexington Official Seal Date Note
In testimony I set my band and affixed the City of Lexington seal at my office on the 2nd day of Tate 169% noting sewer seat 4 Jacob Fegert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Tate
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J. F. Cagiley
Horseshoer
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Terry Conners
Alma Lems
Roy Elsen
Louis Wisler
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Jessie
Edna Corder
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Corder
E. J. Rogge
Wt. Fowler
Grand Pasa
J. G. Goodwin
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Messrs Wesell and Webmhomer
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rev. Robling
Odessa
W. J. Tette
A . O'Neal
Martin Scharnhorst
Ernest Rolf
J. D. Northern
Sod Fred Bokelman
Fred Rist
Martin Oliver
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Lutie Reynolds
A. B. Reynolds
Truie White
Bessie
Mamie Johnson
Maggie Ray
Howard County
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Baptist Dureb
Dover Doings
Robert Pointer
George Venable
Tom Corban
Jennie Carter
Miss Lenoir
Sedalia
Joe Neer
Margaret Neer
Lonkhart Place
London
India
Sie
W.G. McCausland
Stock Market
W.S. Carter
Pranklin Telephone
Hinesley
Crenshaw
Young
Methew Milling Co
Elewator Wnd
Lexington Flouring Mills
State OF Missouri
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Cabaneron
Grocer
D. Stalling
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