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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
2
Readers cite lasting relief from back pain and kidney troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. C. E. Walton of Wellington, Missouri, reports two boxes cured a family member with severe tumbago and bedridden spells, noting improved kidney secretions and enduring recovery.
The paper announces a special arrangement with Norman E. Mack editor of National Monthly to offer subscriptions at 50 cents for the campaign year. Readers may subscribe directly or via the office, with credit to this paper. National Monthly will also mail ten Wilson America First buttons postpaid for those sending 50 cents. Junior League candy orders—phone 672.
A brief classified notice seeks a boy to work who knows how to milk cows. Interested applicants are instructed to call phone R 23 A.
James Morricon Heady of Louisville died aged 83. Born in the city of his death he became blind at 6 after a flying chip damaged his right eye and later went blind in his left eye at 16 in a scuffle. He was educated in a blind school, became an expert musician, and after losing his hearing at 44 wrote music and books for children and the blind. He demonstrated cheerful resilience, mentored many children, and was seen as a living symbol of inner light and courage.
Denominations up to five francs are circulated as small change in Roubaix Tourcoing Roubaix Croix Lille and Valenciennes due to coin scarcity. Pasteboards vary in color and shape and are usable only with local merchants. Lille issues pasteboard sous via the Bank of Lille. Valenciennes issues a four-sous coin 20 centimes guaranteed by the arrondissement commune and redeemable after peace.
A Buffalo Courier item recalls a nostalgic exchange where a man proposed to a woman and she refused. He calls it one of his life's most beautiful memories, capturing intimate personal history.
A brief, humorous exchange shows two speakers trading lines about a toothache and a punch bowl. One suggests ejecting the beggar if it were his, while the other agrees if it were the other's.
A lighthearted quip centers on making a wife cry only with laughter from attending emotional actresses in town. The joke riffs on romance and entertainment, presenting a playful exchange about gifts and show business.
A quip about why many girls marry family chauffeurs circulates, attributing the trend to the influence of the sparking plug. The remark highlights humor in social expectations and car culture.
The report notes a playful exchange about a leap year dance proposed by the girls, followed by a quip that such a proposal would lead to a shortage of partners. The exchange captures light social banter and concerns over attendance.
A brief, ambiguous line features a person remarking to a companion about a spouse and age, followed by a cryptic prompt about a telephone contact. The dialogue hints at a secretive motive but provides no clear context or resolution.
A chilling note claims a coal strike as the motive behind a coercive act. The text frames a “black threat” linked to conscription in England, signaling labor unrest and political tensions during the period.
A playful exchange features a speaker failing to impress a pony named ballet and another quipping about having horse sense. The lighthearted moment highlights punning on equine terms in a quaint dialogue.
Deeds show transfers in Lafayette County Missouri including Ike H Noyes manager list with prices from 1 to 8500 dollars. Notable items include August Erdman Sr to A F Erdman for 8500 and Thomas A McLennan to William E Layne for 400 acres 82 A part E NW 4-49-25. Also John A Weber to F W Heitmeyer and Ova Minster for 7500 S 26 street lot 9 N 22 feet lot 8 block F Concordia. Louis Knipmeyer to Thomas W Green 200 N 10 feet lot 11 block 1 Original Higginsville. Patrick Boyle et al to James J Lyons for 1 deed in Higginsville. Walter Ethrington et al to James T Utz 4160 plus guard deed 5612 12 interest in S 3-4 NSW 15-48-26. Nannie B Colburn and husband to Emma J Goodloe 2300 E 55 feet lot 7 block 21 1st addition Lexington. Sam B E Vaughan to William B Sydnor 975 lots 21 and 22 Dover. John E Casner to Ben C Casner 163 25 part lots 2 2 4 5 and 6 in Fine’s survey SW 9-61-25. Frank and Archie Moore to Elnora Palmer 300 lot 14 original town Lexington.
An old advertisement notes children crying for Fletcher's Castoria and invites bringing in films for developing and printing at Young's Book Store. It also lists an extra good Poland China Boar, not kin to anything sold previously.
Otomagh sufferers report thousands have used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments with praised results. Many claim permanent relief from indigestion dizziness and gas. claims of no distress after meals. Get a bottle from Westerman Rankin or other reliable druggists with money back guarantee.
Letters testamentary on the estate of George Gray deceased were granted May 10 1916 by the Probate Court of Fayette County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate are required to exhibit them for approval within six months after the date of the letters or they may be barred from any recovery. This 10th day of May 1916.
Trustee Samuel J. Andrew announces a public sale of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy a note default. The sale of Lot 19 in Block D, Second South Side Addition south of Lexington will occur Monday June 12 1916 at the Lafayette County Court House door between 9am and 5pm.
Public notice of a trust deed foreclosure on real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy a promissory note with default. Also a sheriff’s sale in partition of property in the vicinity, with details of the two separate actions including parties, dates, locations, and terms of sale.
The sheriff William H. Waddell will sell at public auction for cash the Lot 2 in Block A of Hunters addition to Lexington Missouri during the June term 1916 of the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The sale follows a partition judgment in the case Katie Hughes plaintiff versus Lulu Anderson defendant. The sale is at the courthouse door in Lexington at 9 o clock in the forenoon on the day set by the court and will convey the described real estate with court-ordered terms.
Letters of administration on the estate of Sophia Wahl deceased were granted on the fifth day of May 1916 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to John Wahl as administrator. All persons holding claims must exhibit them within six months for allowance or be precluded from benefits. claims not exhibited within one year from the date of the last insertion will be forever barred.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Malinda Lacy deceased were granted May 8 1916 by the Probate Court of Laf ayette County Missouri to George Lacy Executor. All claimants must exhibit claims within six months from the date of letters or be barred. This 8th day of May 1916.
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