Wellington Triumphs Over Lexington In Narrow Baseball Battle
Wellington defeats Lexington 3 to 2 at Oneida Street amphitheater in a tense nine-inning clash. Jim Kinkead drives a triple and later scores, Hicklin and Obarile spark the visitors, while Wellington capitalizes on errors and overthrows to clutch the win as fans depart after a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington-Lexington
Oneida Street
Grays
Wellingtonians
Cleveland Te-hune
Wellington
Sccred
Our Lady
Jim Kinkead
Jim
Hicklin
Bicklin
Lexington
Aleklin
Charlie
Mr. Hicklin
Obarile
Lawn Social At German Evangelical Church Halls
The German Evangelical church ladies held their annual lawn social Thursday night at Jacob Fegert’s Franklin avenue home. A large crowd enjoyed cream, cake, pop and music, with the Lexington band providing entertainment. The event was financially and socially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Church
Jacob Fegert
Franklin Avenue
Lexington Band
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Forest Nave’s Property
Wednesday afternoon about 3 o'clock Forest Nave's barn and its contents were totally destroyed by fire. The structure held about thirty tons of hay, harness and farm implements. only the blader was saved. The fire's origin is unknown. Mr. and Mrs. James McGrew Jr and their son William Bard visited Sedaila on Thursday to see relatives.
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Forest Nave
James McGrew, Jr
William Bard
Sedaila
Missouri Kansas Trapehooters Start Annual Tournament on Academy Range
The Missouri and Kansas Trapehooters league opened on the Academy farm range. Rain and a malfunctioning trap tempered the first day but improved on Tuesday. Notable competitors included Charlie Spencer Chris Gottlieb Dave Elliott Harry Snyder Art Kilham Pred Rogers and Dr T B Ramsey. Fred Rogers led with 19 of 20 and J B Thomas posted 100 of 200 as Clark won the Schmelaer Trophy shoot off 23 of 20 while Dennis took Merchandise honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri and Kansas Trapehooters League
Academy Farm
Charlie Spencer
Chris Gottlieb
Dave Elliott
Harry Snyder
Art Kilham
Pred Rogers
Fred Rogers
Spencer
Thomas
Matuerigh
T.B Ramsey
Clark
Ramsey
Dennis
Wellington
Statten
Amatuer
Rameéey
Amatier
Slusher
Mayview Picnic of 1909 Ends in Pleasant Gatherings
The Mayview picnic of 1909 concluded with a contented crowd enjoying shade under blue grass grounds. About 12 covers displayed abundant edibles, rivaling in quality, followed by band music led by Capt. F. A. Day and after dinner speeches and sports. Local social figures Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison and daughter Elizabeth visited Kansas City, as did Miss Clara Nolting and Mr. and Mrs. John Neale for various visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayview
Higginsville
F. A. Day
John Morrison
Elizabeth
Kansas City
Local Happenings in Corder and Surrounding Towns
Numerous social engagements and travels populate the region reports. Leo Wollenman attended Higginsville show, Miss Elizabeth Wilson traveled to Kansas City and back, and Misses Eilen Hughes Leslie Jones attended Mayhew picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Wollenman
Higginsville
Elizabeth Wilson
Kansas City
Eilen Hughes
Leslie Jones
Mayhew
Corder
Concordia
J. B. Williams
A. J. Meirand
Uncalled Letters Advertised at Lexington Post Office
A list of residents and others with letters remaining uncalled for at the Lexington Post Office as of Saturday July 31. Names include Rev J Alexander Mrs C D Bradley Mrs Belle Bates Charles H Becker John N Caldwell Jr Mrs A Emison Harry Hannah Louisa Halland G Harrison Mrs Mill Hultz J T Jones Chas Kerr Miss Hilza Lindsey Miss Elica Lyons Ray McMeng Hite Meyers Miss Bertha Prine E F Roberts Willie Saunders Mrs B B Starrett Jr Rev J J Squire Miss Frances Wallace Miss Kate Wilson Mrs Ollie Winkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Post
Alexander
C. D. Bradley
Belle Bates
Charles H. Becker
John N. Caldwell
A. &. Emison
Harry Hannah
Louisa Halland
G. Harrison
Mill Hultz
J. T. Jones
Chas, Kerr
Mies Hilza Lindsey
Mies
Elica Lyonds
Ray McMeng
Hite Meyers
Mies Bertha Prine
E. F. Roberts
Willie Saunders
Mra
B. B. Starrett, Jr
J.J. Squire
Frances Wallace
Kate Wilson
Olle Winkler
DeLia Crowder
Mrs Hord Heads to Harrisburg on Thursday Trip
Mrs. F. M. Hord left Thursday for a trip to Harrisburg Missouri. Mrs. Evan Young went to Kansas City Wednesday evening to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Hord
Harrisburg
Evan Young
Kansas City
Farmer Martin Bergmann Killed by Lightning Near Concordia
Martin Bergmann a well known farmer near Concordia was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon while on a hay stack and instantly killed. He was married and leaves seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bergmann
Concordia
Lost Two Fine Animals on Farm After Storm Lightning Strikes Tree
John Logan reports the loss of a two year old filly and a two year old mule on his farm south of town during Thursday night’s storm. A third mule nearby was knocked down an embankment when the lightning struck the tree they stood under. The filly was an exceptionally promising animal valued at more than $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Local residents travel to Kansas City and nearby towns
Miss Vella Crowder and Mrs. S. P. Silver visit Kansas City while J G Worthington and E M Taubman travel on business. Clarence Vivian and S N Wilson go to towns for work. Several residents make brief visits or trips to Oklahoma Cincinnati New York and Higginsville. A wedding occurs in Richmond with Judge Hedge officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Crowder
Kansas City
J. G. Worthington
Sweet Springs
E. M. Taubman
Gustave Haerle
Clarence Vivian
Aoullville
S.N. Wilson
Mayvien
S. P. Silver
Virginia Aull
Col. W. M. Hoge
Kansas
Margaret Warder
Higginsville
Joe Shelby
J.G. Neale
Irvin
Ben Gratz
Cincinnati
New York City
A. ©. Graham
Austin
Texas
Tillie
Rose Bour
Kansas City Thurway
James Rosewaren
Elizabeth Robinson
Richmond
W. L. Bishop
Judge Hedge
Lexington residents visit and upcoming August meeting details
Mek Davis J Q Plattenburg Walter VanAnglen Clem Waddell and others from Lexington appear here this week for business and social visits. The M. and church meeting continues at press time. August meeting starts next Friday night. Several families from nearby towns and states are mentioned visiting or staying with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.Q. Plattenburg
Lexington
Walter VanAnglen
Clem Waddell
Hi. W. Ashworth
M. &. Church
Storm Deluge Destroys Glass and Trees Across Town
A fierce thunderstorm drenched the town with three and a quarter inches of rain from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with constant lightning and thunder. Lightning struck Nick Houx’s Highland avenue yard ripping fencing, shattering fifteen window panes, and damaging a clothes line. August Berty’s house also suffered plaster damage and a blown chime, though no injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Nick Houx
Highland Avenue
Ma’. Houx
August Berty
Lexington Bride Weds Kansas City Bridegroom In Chicago
Miss Nannie Shelby Ching of Lexington married Mr. George Colbern of Kansas City in Chicago on Saturday evening. The ceremony occurred at the home of Rev. Richard W. Gentry, brother-in-law to the bride. The couple plan to reside in Kansas City after the wedding, following an eleven year courtship.
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Chicago
Nannie Shelby Ching
Lexington
George Colbern
Kanétas City
Richard W. Gentry
Buford Chinn
Ean Jaeal
Missouri
Dr. Colbern
Kansas City
Local residents embark on various brief and extended trips
E W White left Wednesday for a Western trip while Sherif Peacock attended official business in Napaleot. E W Flournoy pair returned from Sedalia, and Mrs W S Peacock visited her sister in Aullville. P W Peacock returned to Higginsville after visiting her son. Z W Wright and Ruby left for Fresno Oakland Oregon and Billings. Mrs Mary Misenheiter and Ruth depart for Blackwell with Jess Minaugh to Kansas City. Clara Nottrong visited Aigginsville briefly. G W Shull and Grace head to Winchester Virginia. Atha Dewees travels to Harrisonville with her father W M Dewees to Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Z. W. Wright
Mise Ruby
Fresno
California
Oakland
Oregon
Billings
Montara
Mary Misenheiter
Miss Ruth
Blackwell
Oklo
Jess Minaugh
Kansas City
Charles Taubman
Kansas
City
J. Moorehead
Morelog
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Lawn Local
Clara Nolting
Bertha Walk
John Neale
J. N. Priceson
Ben
Alberta
Doctor Carthrae, Sr
Mise Clara Linders
St. Louia
Frits Hamemann
Florence Belle Beattie
Gilbert Kleinsenmidt
Agnes
Sule Tolliver
Baltimore, Md
W. B. Fleet
Near Corder
Charlie Lee Bowman
Salisbury
Dale Wilson
Ed Hackley
Slater
John Wilson
Warner
Willis
Higgineville
The
Methodist Church
Bethel Church
Dick Richardson
Okla
Mr. Hammel
Clade Marquis
Gus Willis
Higcnaville
B.S. Willis
Geo. F. Rogge
Mr. Borge
Molile van Arsdali
Christian Church
Downs
Calvary Cemetery
Waverly
Charley Kraus
Boonville
F. M. Pinkerton
Blackburn
M. Morses
Marshal
John Davie and Son
F.M. McClure
J. Callaway
Marshall
Geore Norvell
James Greer
Chas, Pettie
Sam Martin
Independence
W. Li. Martin
Edna Pettie
Maude Greer
Battie Hurlburt
Lula Cappo
Polk Fulkerson
Odessa
Isaac Fulkerson
Lillian Edwards
Hodge
Auuter
Hugh Leach
Hattie Barron
Birdie McGrew
Carrie Callaway
Clinton
Harley Ferguson
Ferguson
Will Ferguson
G. W. Hockley
Edward Conklin
Tacoma
Wash
Ber
C. Back
Russel Niederjohn
Lawson
Oklahoma
Mrsv Bewle Larkin
Clarence Kenney
M. A. Madison
Lesington
Colored Knights of Pythias
Orst
Keith
Dover Notes
Mek Davis
Jotn Cooper
Blgginsville
Yyaing
Jewle Edwards
Bob Webb
Webb Cole
Jesse
J. B. Davis
Helen
Mary Elizabeth
J. M. Reid
Virgie Johnson
Lizzie White
Frank Nipper
Francis
Nadine
Prague
H. L. Corbin
Robert Ragland
Texarkana
Capt
W. A. Rede
Mrs. K. ©. Hogan
Alma
Steve McGee
Leonard and
Merle
F. J. McGee
Bi T, Stark
Miss Sallie
Birwell Stark
Avery
Clinton Mo
Haldah Moore
Lawton
David Slusher
Land
May Harwood
J. R. Plattenberg
R. P. Harwood
Olliver Martin
T. B. Campbell
Mis Caltha
Sallie Campbell
Henry Yingling
G .B. Yingling
Omaha
Nebraska
G. W. Predendall
J. G. Crenshaw
Z. Wilson
John Chamberlain
Canada
Colbern
China
E. W. White
Sherif Peacock
E. W. Flournoy
Sedalia
Mary Willson
P. W. Peacock
W. S. Peacock
Clara Nottrong
Aigginsville
Bertha Waite
G. W. Shull
Miss Grace
Winchester
Atha Dewees
Harrisonville
W. M. Dewees
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