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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
1
Waverly earned a 7 to 0 victory over the Atheletics after nine innings of play. Waverly had four hits and two errors while the Athletics totaled seven hits and one error, with five runs in the fifth inning, in a contest marked by several brilliant catches and the breaking of Joe Howe's bat.
Mrs. Susan Mignerey, born May 23, 1854 in Gath Ohio, died Wednesday night at 7 o'clock after an operation in St Marys hospital Kansas City. She was 63 and has five sons Edmond Noah Charles Henry of this city and Fred of Hutchison Kansas. Body brought to Lexington and taken to the home of her son Charles 123 South 23rd St.
The August teachers examination will be held in the High School Building in Lexington on Friday and Saturday. Examinations start at 8 a m and close at 6 p m each day. H T Phillips County Superintendent of Schools.
Joe Schaal Sr sells 122 acre farm five miles southeast of Lexington to Mrs Ward Slusher for 200 dollars per acre. Sale arranged through Santmyer Schmidt of Higginsville.
Mrs. Joe Holwell Miss Maria Christopher and Miss Roberta McDonald of Kansas City spent the weekend here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shinn.
Tuesday morning in Taubman’s pasture Thomas Zimmerman found Evan Calvare dead from a chest wound with a .22 rifle nearby. Calvare, 54, born in France, had been in poor health and had borrowed the rifle to hunt squirrels. He leaves a wife and three children, John Peter and Virginia. Funeral held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Richard W. Wallace.
Henry Puckett a rail setter at the Graddy mine suffered a severe crush injury to his left leg Monday night around 8 o clock. He was rushed to a Kansas City hospital with Dr B T Payne accompanying him for treatment.
A barn on W. H. Waddell Jr.’s farm eight miles southeast of Lexington burned Saturday night along with ten to twelve tons of hay and about 300 bushels of corn. Loss partly covered by insurance. Cause reported as tiuktiuwa.
Jofin B. Ashley of Pueblo Colorado called on old acquaintances in Lexington yesterday. He is the son of the late Washington B. Ashley, born in the county, left forty years ago for Colorado where he mined and then worked in railroading, now his occupation.
Misses Mary and Florence Price arrive back in Kansas City Sunday evening after visiting here with their grandmother Mrs. Mary Shacklett.
Resolutions on the death of Miss Mary C Henry adopted by the Woman's Club honor a faithful member. They note her Christian character and the Club's indebtedness to her existence while expressing sorrow and submission to divine will. The tribute will be recorded in minutes daily papers and sent to her brother.
Miss Anna Mae Darnell guest of Mrs. Geo Ham attends Chautauqua and Corder picnic set for July 28. Leonard Kramer and wife visited relatives in Concordia. Mrs Billie Moore of Lexington visited here with her parents the J L Hitt. Mrs J R Hedges of Miami visiting her daughter Mrs J L Masters and Mrs Henry Lee. Miss Mabel Hester visited Kansas City Friday to Sunday. Eunice Willis of Armstrong visited Wm Wilson. Fred Morgan visited Kansas City Sunday. Edna Frerking returned from Concordia. Miss Myrtle Wagner left Saturday for Kansas City to visit her brother J W Wagner. Nadine Steding of Slater guest of Ellen Corder. Mr and Mrs Carrol guests of Henry Holscher. Misses Byrd Hackley Eugenia Roberts L J Kolster and O C Perry motored to Lexington Wednesday evening.
Ewing Curry who enlisted in the United States Navy about three months ago was sent home to await orders. He left Tuesday morning via Kansas City for the training station at Great Lakes Illinois.
Benjamin B Hyer is elevated from major to lieutenant colonel in the cavalry. The officer previously served as army detail at Wentworth several years ago, marking another notable promotion in current army moves.
Mr and Mrs J C Coffin returned Friday evening from Kansas City where they attended the Photographer s Convention. John Fisher of Memphis Tennessee and Mrs Herman Schlapper and daughter Miss Dorothy of Concordia who visited Miss Freda Leppard returned Saturday to Concordia.
The ferry boat purchased by Captain Davis in Glasgow arrived in Lexington Monday morning and regained communication with the north shore in the afternoon. The vessel, equipped with a barge, greatly enhances traffic handling capabilities.
Capt. C. L. Ristine, recently at Fort Riley for Reserve Officers training, returns Saturday night to take command of Company A, 6th Missouri Infantry. He requested discharge from further training to assume leadership here.
In Lexington, residents note E A Hickman has been promoted from captain to major of cavalry. He currently serves as an instructor at an officers training camp in Arkansas.
Former Baptist Church pastor Reverend Warren P Clark traveled through the city on Monday toward Warrensburg to attend a Baptist encampment. His wife Mrs Clark accompanied him. Mrs J C Ferguson visited Kansas City on Wednesday for a brief stay.
Kenneth Hoge son of Col and Mrs W M Hoge has passed the physical qualifications for entrance to West Point and will be admitted immediately. He is the third Hoge son to enter West Point.
Frank Bowers Friday purchased the Frank Hoefer residence at 1701 Main Street, the property now occupied by E. T. Stier.
Lost item notice reports a lens and rim from a Studebaker found between Lexington and Waverly. Finder should leave the item at this office to claim a reward.
Mr and Mrs S H McKay and three children from Commerce Oklahoma who stayed with Walter Mahan visited Wellington Saturday. Miss Christie Keating left Friday for St. Louis after visiting her mother Mrs Catherine Keating. W H Powell of Higginsville died in Union Station Kansas City and was buried in Lexington. Mrs H K St Clair and Miss Anna Alford returned from Huntsville Missouri after attending a relative funeral.
Registration sites listed in Lexington Township include the County Court Room High School Building Arnold School Building Colored High School Building and Douglas School House. Women urged to join the service. Local residents and visitors noted: Miss Anna Hoffman visiting Barrons. Mrs. Walton leaving for Richards Mo. Mrs. Dominick returning home after burial. Mrs. Walters in Little Rock with two children. Miss Nagel returning from St. Louis with sister Mrs. Jackson Price. Rev and Mrs Penn of Monroe City visiting Mrs. Allen.
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