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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
1
A woman on 1th Street heard an intruder prowling Friday night about 11. J Topes searched the alley but found no one. A man who followed him fled behind Fredendall & Wilson's store as Jones fired twice, missing. A fire at Thomas Shelby's home caused major damage to the kitchen and adjoining rooms.
Saturday night about 11 45 Fred Wilmot who had just retired startled a burglar in his room. The intruder hid as Wilmot hurled a chair and fetched a pistol. The burglar fled through a back hall window onto the porch. Sunday night Mrs Paul Ranke found a prowler on the back porch during a fire at Thos Shelby s. police hope to nab the night prowler operating for some time, warning of a possible serious accident.
Austin Mulhearn and Mike Mulhearn were seriously injured Sunday when a stick of dynamite exploded. Austin may lose an arm and Mike a leg, due to a cap mishap. The Mulhears, well known residents of Page City, were unaware the dynamite had a cap.
Jefferson City July 28 The reception programme for William J Bryan on his return to New York has been received. Bryan’s ship is due at New York Harbor August 29 though delays are possible. He will be wed at the pier by the General Reception Committee chaired by Governor Folk. A procession will lead Bryan and the committee to Madison Square Garden for the address by Governor Folk of Missouri, followed by Tom Johnson.
The adjourned council session approved J. H Waugh & Son for walks and curbing at the City Mall and directed bids for brick paving. An ordinance on mercantile agent licenses was introduced and set for Wednesday. The Mayview picnic featured speeches by Congressman Lamar, Woodmen talks, and social events drawing 2 500 to 3 000 attendees in hot weather.
Sherp Hubbard and Carrie Hubbard, sister of Rev Xenophon Ryland, wed July 24 in Aiguinaville at Rev Ryland's residence. The ceremony was intimate with only wu family members present. Sharp is a prominent local farmer near Lexington.
Mr and Mrs J B Moorehead entertained a small group Wednesday at a six o'clock dinner at Mrs Nickell's in honor of Mrs B M DeMoss visiting her sister Mrs J W Sydoor. Present were Mr and Mrs J B Moorehead Mrs WM Stonestreet Mrs B M DeMoss and Mr and Mrs J W donor.
List of names remaining uncalled or at the Lexington Missouri post office dated July 28 1908. Names include Jos Alexander Miss Henrietta Berg Dan Brown Jos L Bowler Jr Mrs Omie Busch Miss Edith Dixon Branciso Dan Granday Janne Hawkins Misa Lizzio Herbel Helen Jones Yilopoppe Mialli Mra A M Marks 8 G Mathews T V Mokeogal Miss Nova Overtos Ben Soot John CG Syria Mra Minnie Sparks. Please call for advertised items.
Edith Powell came back Wednesday night after a visit to Leo's Summit.
Increase Your Milk Supply with guaranteed results. For details write to Tk Swiss Concentrated Food Co., Dept 24, Joplin Mo. Captain George Ergnah and wife of Kansas City visited Wednesday to spend the day with Guy Thompson and wife, who are visiting Mrs Lucy Alexsoder and family in this city.
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