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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
3
An advertising blurb touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and other external aches. Claims quick painless relief without rubbing and cleaner than plasters with bottles at 25c 50c or 1.00 from your druggist.
Dr. C. T. Ryland attends the American Medical Association meeting in New York City this week. W. T. Wernwag and H. T. Phillips visited Corder Monday morning to conduct a Masonic Lodge of Instruction.
An old ad urges early treatment for colds with Dr King's New Discovery to prevent worse illness. Mentions prices 50c and 1.00 and promotes the balsam remedy for inflamed throats and coughing. Also notes social visits: Capt William Hoge Jr and Mrs Hoge with Dr and Mrs G W Fredendall, and Mary B French with Julia Baker visiting Mrs Kate G Bishop in Ackworth NH.
The advertisement warns constipation shortens life and causes headaches biliousness nervousness and dull skin. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for prompt mild relief that tones the system and clears the complexion at your druggist.
BE Vaughan contributed five eating size potatoes Monday morning marking the first in Lexington. Miss Anitta Toland and Helen Dillion of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James O Maley.
Advertising copy touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for croup and whooping cough. It claims to loosen mucus, ease breathing, soothe irritation, and prevent further inflammation. The notice urges keeping it at home and notes a 25 cent price at the druggist. Also reports Mrs. D. A. Collard visiting Kansas City to see sister Mrs. Margaret Ward.
A. P. Young near Prairie Church offers several Poland China sows for sale expected to furrow about mid summer.
British and German forces clash near Wytschaete Belgium in a violent artillery duel likely prelude to a major infantry action. Reports say British tanks and aircraft engaged with German defenses while Austrians press Italians elsewhere and a British squadron bombards Ostend.
The American commission to Russia led by Elihu Root arrived at a Russian port to greet the new democratic government and pledge aid for war efforts and rehabilitation. After a meeting with President Wilson, the party traveled to the Pacific coast and sailed to the Orient. Censorship limited details of the journey until landfall is made in Petrograd.
In Guthrie Oklahoma this morning an unidentified man awakened farmer Hsing Meek at his home and shot him dead after the door was opened. The assailant fled, leaving investigators seeking clues in the incident at the residence.
Lafayette Wolf of Comanche Oklahoma was brought to jail here today charged with ing speech against negistiation Wolf is over forty years old Arrest made by Jack Bonkam.
The American sinking schooner Arcas was boarded by a Mexican gunboat crew off Tehuantepec on May 31. They looted clothing, fishing gear, and a medicine chest, leaving the Arcos enough provisions to sail to Galveston. Captain S. A. McDonald reported the incident after arriving in port with his ship.
General Gugielmott remains as head of the Italian war mission to oversee a plan addressing Italians of military age remaining in the country. In a separate action a German destroyer was sunk and another damaged in a running fight with Tyrwhitt’s squadron in the North Sea. Joffre was designated to continue aiding American participation in the war, acting as the French representative to coordinate with General Pershing. P J Cogan, a cattleman from Silver City, NM, traveled to El Paso on May 16 in connection with the Thomwan Lyons case.
Clarence Vivion warns all automobile owners who use cars for hire to obtain the Chaffner license. The Secretary of State and Attorney General support enforcement. A reasonable time is offered before prosecution. messages from Miss Lena Irvine and Miss Murrell Blosser noted as visiting relatives and attending a simmer school in Kansas.
Miss Lee Meng returned Monday to her home in Columbia after a visit with her sister Mrs J I Winn. Miss Elmira Winn accompanied her home for a visit. G C Marquis went to Rich Hill Monday on business.
Notice is given that letters of administration on the estate of Marius Poudevigne deceased were granted to Albert Poudevigne on April 25, 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All persons with claims must exhibit them for allowance within six months or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year from the date of the last publication will be forever barred.
The Lafayette County Missouri sheriff announces an execution sale to satisfy a February 14 1917 judgment in favor of Florida L Stier administratrix of H Stier estate against Edgar F Gaines. On June 12 1917 between 9am and 5pm the court house door Lexington will auction Lots 17 and 18 in Block C Bates City Village to the highest bidder in cash.
Notice of the regular annual meeting of Stockholders of Lexington College in Missouri to be held at the office of J Wallace on Main Street. The meeting on Friday June 15 1917 at 2 PM aims to elect a Board of Trustees and decide the disposition of the college assets. Henry Chiles Chairman C Wallace Secretary.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Francis M Teineuff deceased were granted May 19 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Heirs and creditors must present claims for allowance within six months or be barred from benefits. failure to exhibit within one year after last publication bars claims. Catherine Teincrpf is named as estate administrator.
Letters Testamentary were granted to Walter B. Waddell as executor on May 18 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All claimants must exhibit their claims for allowance within six months or be barred from the estate. if not exhibited within one year from the date of the last publication, they will be forever barred. Publication date May 18 1917.
Letters testamentary granted to Lucien D. Lesueur as executor on May 1 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All claimants must present claims within six months for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. If not exhibited within one year from the last publication date they are forever barred. This May 1 1917.
Rob ert D Johnson of the Saline County Circuit Court issues a 1917 notice calling landowners and real estate owners within the Saline Lafayette Levee District to a meeting at Edwards School House on June 14 1917 at 2 PM. Purpose to elect a five member board of supervisors for the levee district with terms to follow Missouri statutes and district boundaries. The notice is dated May 21 1917 and signed by R D Johnson a circuit court official.
A. B. Leake traveled to Webb City Missouri on Sunday morning for an extended several days visit.
Public sale of landed estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy a 1917 circuit court judgment. Property includes portions of Lot 12 and Lot 11 Woods Survey and a 20 acre tract described along Sections 19 and 9, with a railway right of way and tenant lease to Jan 1. 1918. Conducted by Sheriff C Talbott on June 1 1917 in Lexington in front of the courthouse.
The notice states that on May 6 1917 letters of administration issued to Gottlob Schwab as administrator with will annexed for the estate of J Frederick Kroener deceased. All persons with claims must file within six months or be barred. Notice dated May 16 1917.
Mrs T R Butler and her daughter Carrie traveled to Kansas City on Monday for a several days stay.
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