Church Union Declared Illegal in Cumberland Presbyterians Case
Judge Graves rules that the Cumberland Presbyterian Church could not merge with the United Presbyterian body without proper creed amendments. The ruling, in Boyles et al v Roberta et al, upholds property rights for Cumberland Presbyterians who remained faithful, and states that mergers require substantial creed identity and proper authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterians
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Constitution
Camberland Presbyterian Church
Local residents share visits and travel notes
Virgie Shouse and nephew Knute Weber returned from Kansas City Thursday evening. Dr. B. C. Hyde of Kansas City spent Thursday night with his parents. Mrs. ZW Wright and daughter Ruby journeyed to Waterloo for a brief visit. N. W. Ballard left for Columbia after attending his son A. S Bullard's funeral. Dr. J. McCheney, visiting his daughter, stayed with Mr. W. B. Wilson in Independence.
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Mises Virgie Shouse
Knute Weber
Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
G. W. Hyde
ZW. Wright
Ruby
Waterloo
N. W. Ballard
A. 8. Bullard
Columbia
J. Mc Cheney
Mr. W. B. Wilson
Independence Wednes
Elizabeth K. Wallace
Margaret
Chariton
Iowa
Sidney Wilson
Corder
D. M. Frasier
Edna Strameke
Chicago
C. B. Sexton
W. E. Constock
W. H.obiles
Mr. Wilson
Katharine
Elizabeth
Thereea
Warrensburg
Elien Hughes
John Hughes
Mrs Lena McDowell Dies After Illness in Lexington
Mrs Lena McDowell wife of Jas McDowell died Wednesday at 2 30 am at her Lafayette street home after an eight weeks illness with tuberculosis She was born in Illinois in 1878 and came to Lexington eleven years ago She was an invalid for some time Survived by three children one brother Dan Brown of near Lexington and two sisters Mrs Bob Blevins of this city and Mrs James Blevins of Higginsville Funeral held from the home Thursday at 3 pm conducted by Rev O M Rickman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena McDowell
Jas. McDowell
Lafayette Street
Mear Lexington
Bob Blevins
This City
James Blevins
Higginsville
O. M. Rickman
Mrs Hutchinson Suffers Arm Fracture After Fall at Home
Mrs George Hutchinson fell against a dresser at 116 East Franklin Avenue Tuesday shortly after six o'clock and sustained a compound fracture of the left arm midway between shoulder and elbow. She bore the Palm unflinchingly and is reported as doing nicely.
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George Hutchinson
East Franklin Avenue
Hutchinson
Ice Cream Wagon Advertises Daily Service
A local ice cream vendor offers fresh pure cream and daily wagon visits. John R. Potts invites residents or societies to stop the wagon or call for service in town.
Services at Presbyterian church Sunday June W o'clock
The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday services with preaching by Dr. A. E. Rogers at an indicated time. Local notes report Ridley Bell, Mrs. Crawford, and many residents traveling or visiting in Kansas City, Higwineville, Welington, St. Joseph, Chariton, and other nearby places with several social visits and gatherings noted through the week.
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The
Presbyterian Church
A. E. Rogers
Lexington School District Bonds Bid Notice
The Lexington Missouri Board of Education will receive sealed bids by 7:30 p m June 28 2009 for 12000 1020 year building bonds at four percent interest payable annually The board may reject any bids By order of the Lexington Board of Education Albert F Winkler secretary June 20 14) Additionally local notes mention travels of residents to Kansas City Warrenton and Austville with brief visits and trips to New York for some individuals.
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Board of Education of
Lexington
Board of Education
Albert F. Winkler
Coury court orders road repairs and bridge work
The court met with all members present and ordered the bridge south of T.K. James place repaired. County surveyor John Walker was directed to survey routes east and north of the southwest quarter of section 32 township 50 range 26 and roads in sections 10 and 11 township 49 range 24. Judge Kimwellberg authorized to have a new bridge built west of Hodge.
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Coury Court
T.K. James’ Place
John Walker
Kimwellberg
Hodge
River Rising Despite Predictions From Kansas City Expert
The river continues to rise beyond banks contradicting Prof Venner's forecast from Kansas City and shows signs of further increase. On Wednesday morning water started to flow through the slough, signaling expanding flood conditions.
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Venner
Kansas City
Flouring Mill Directors Re-elected by Lexington Stockholders
At a recent stockholders meeting of the Lexington Flouring Mills the following directors were re-elected: J. J. Forster, Walter B. Waddell, James F. Catron, Jos. L. Long, and Wm. H. Chiles. The directors then reorganized and renewed the existing officer slate. The mill is reported to be in flourishing condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Flouring Mills
J. J. Forster
Walter B. Waddell
James F. Catron
Jos. L. Long
Wm. H. Chiles
Waverly Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Waverly notes report numerous residents and visitors across Missouri cities. F W McClure returned from Chicago, Mrs Leyton Yancey in Lexington, W L Martin in Higginsville, Mrs Geo Hackley in Marshall, George Gordon and wife in Kansas City, W M Tuasay in Carrollton, Ralph Burnet en route to St Louis, Mrs Fanny Thomas in Kansas City, Mrs G W Hackley visiting Mt Leonard, W H Thompson and daughter Ruth back from Boonville, Col Tom Prichard visiting N P Buck family, Mrs John Davis called to Blackburn for aunt Sallie Hoard, Mrs W J Masterson visiting Dave Davis, H Oelscheger in town, Collin Davis in town from Kansas City, Miss Georgia Davis visiting sister Mrs John Ault, Miss Lillian Edwards returning home to Hodge, C M Penkerton back to Blacktown after weeks with daughter Mrs John Davis.
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F. W. McClure
Chicago
W. H. Thompson
Ruth
Boonville
Col
Tom Prichard
St. Louis
Ylaiting N. P
Letter List For Undelivered Mail At Lexington Postoffice
The following names were advertised as call for letters at the Lexington Postoffice on Saturday June 12 1900 Frank Anson Miss Therese Aroll Miss F Boyd M J Brockway Mrs Maggie Cal tone Mary Dean Davis Mrs Lizele Davis Miss Jose Ervin Mrs Alice Foudren Mr and Mrs Simon J Fisher J P Garris Mr Hanover Miss Lelta Lindsay Mr R L McPhearson Miss Edith Millen Miss Lacy Muller Ka Reid Mr and Mrs Dora Shane Mr Francis Stone George Toudrand Mrs Gueste Thur st Miss Lizale Walker Mr W T Wheeler Miss Dia Wheeler Mr Jack Wheeler Mr Geo LL Wuifehammer Miss Mista Wood Mr Lester Yarrington Postmaster Deus Caowpen notes letters were advertised.
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Lexington
Frank Anson
Threse Aroll
F. Boyd
M. J. Brockway
Maggie Caltone
Mary Dean Davis
Lizele Davis
Misa Jose Ervin
Alice Foudren
Simon J. Fisher
J.P. Garris
Hanover
Lelta Lindsay
R. L. McPhearson
Edith Millen
Lacy Muller
Ka Reid
Dora
Shane
Francis Stone
George Toudrand
Gueste Thurst
Lizale Walker
W. T. Wheeler
Dia Wheeler
Jack Wheeler
Geo. LL Wuifehammer
Mista Wood
Lester Yarrington
Deus Caowpen
Local Residents Travel Plans Ahead of Weekend
Miss Mattle Marquis went to Kansas City Thursday for a brief stay. Miss Nora Wotta left Thursday for an extended trip to Colorado. Mrs Ada Carter went to Kansas City Thursday to spend the summer. Gol Sandford Sellers left Thursday for a trip to Pawhuska Oklahoma. Mrs Geo Berghofer and Miss Lillie McIntyre spent Thursday in Kansas City.
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Mattle Marquis
Kansas City
Nora Wotta
Colorado
Ada Carter
Gol
Sandford Sellers
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Geo. Berghofer
Lillie MccIntyre
Thoreday
Pretty Thursday Wedding Unites Lillian Fulkerson and Felix Young
At 9:30 a.m. Thursday a simple yet pretty wedding took place at Dr J J Polkersons home in East Lexington. Miss Lillian Fulkerson and Mr Felix Young were married in a graceful ceremony attended by about seventy-five relatives and friends. The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn and Wagner as Miss Lavinia St Clair played piano. The maid of honor Miss Blanche Fulkerson wore white and pink. After the ceremony the couple left amid rice for Lexington Junction and a brief trip before settling at 345 South Thirteenth Street.
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J. J. Polkerson
East Lexington
Lillian Fulkerson
Felix Young
Mendelssohn
Lavinia St. Clair
Wagner
Lohengrin
Lucy Mansfeld
Theresa Wilson
Elizabeth Jean Young
Elizabeth Farrell
Blanche Fulkerson
Barnett Young
E. C. Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Misa St. Clair
Schumann
Mendelsiohn
Coleman Eckle Injured In Cherry Picking Accident
Coleman Eckle 15 son of Dr. W. R. Eckle broke his right arm while helping move a heavy ladder for Mrs. Oscar Andre. He was not on the tree when the accident happened, but fell while balancing the ladder. One small bone in his right wrist was broken and though set, the break is severe, likely disabling him until the cherry season.
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Coleman Eckle
W. R. Eckle
Oscar Andre
Coleman
Higginsville Wednesday Social Roundup Notices
W D Meng and William Marquis were in Higginsville Wednesday. H F Blackwell spent Wednesday, Edgar Cox returned from Kansas City Tuesday evening. Marquis went to Wellington on business. Capt M L Belt returned to Higginsville Tuesday evening. Ada Carter visited relatives in Higginsville Wednesday. Edna Nagel left Wednesday for an extended trip to Butte Mont. Fannie Sawyer returned Tuesday from Independence. Louisa Nagel returned Tuesday from Kansas City. Milton Royle returned to Kansas City Wednesday after visiting C F Royle. John Ryland returned home on Kansas City Wednesday after several days with relatives. Leroy Farmer Jr returned Thursday from Glasgow trip.
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Ridley Bell
Higwineville
C. O. Crawford
Kansas City
E. M. Taubman
Sisse May Mitchell
Welington
Lucy Yates
St. Joseph
Pinkie Chinn
Frank Slaughter
Elizabeth
Newton Potter
RL. Gaines
John Peeples
Miss Hattie Peeples
Corder
Helena, Mont
New York
Miss Peeples
Nee
Mra
F. R. Neet
W. A. Marquis
J. C. Shelton
Rev. G. Meyer
Warrenton
Missouri
H. F. Blackwell
Edgar Cox
Edna Nagel
Butte, Mont
Louisa Nagel
John Ryland
Leroy Farmer, Jr
Glasgow
Local Dry Cleaning and Grocer Ads Promote Services
In an urban and rural ad blend, W Y Corte promotes fire and tornado coverage and dry cleaning with a French process. Geo Wittenburg advertises Dry Cleaning services. Jos L. Long Cash Grocer sells Chamberlains Chick Feed Cracked Wheat and Corn Chops.
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Lapril
Geo Wittenburg
Chamberlains
Jos L. Long Cash Grocer
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Supreme Court of Missouri
Graves
Cumberlands
James McDowell
John R. Potts
Dr. BE. ©. Gordon
Virginia
Board of Trustees
Washington-Lee University
Arthur Gordon
Westmister College
Fulton
Ile Patente
E. G. Gordon
Misees May
Alice Pesk
Siater
J. O. Rush
Forest City
Ark
E.G. Prick
Jennie Preston
Ramey Benton
Frank Fulkerson
Fulkerson
L. Long Cash Grocer
Jos
Collec
Revere
Concord
Continental
L. Long Cash Grover
Clarence Peeples
Alma
C.L. and
Wm. Wilson
Bigginsville
Gwinn Thompson
C. W. Lewis
Willis
Marshall Om
Frances
Nellie van Miter
W. Ter Slusher
Nellie Waoggard
Waverly
Wilson Frazer
Sydney Willis
Houstonia
Pettis County
Christian Church
Misa Edna Frerking
Main Street
Leo Wollerman
Arthur Frerking
Maxwell
Malgginsville
Mise Hannah Groves
Mise Hannah
Miss Oda
Mayview Notes
Geo. Altmanberger
Tiliaolg
C& A
Piatner and
Webb
Grand Pass
Jennie Riley
G. Worthington
Judge Butt
J. Edward Ejlit
Anderson
Frank Arthur
Galena
Kansas
G. A. Frerking
C. A. Keith
al Webb
Reynolds
John W. Newmann
J.P. Chinn
Lucius F. Weaver
Independence
Mayview
Ellefrit
Galena, Kans
Wm. L. Smith
Mr. Ellefrit
S. M. Gretné
Malta Bend
Free Country
Otto Nolte
Mary Luce
A. A. Ross
Virginia Watkins
Odessa
Grandpa Sheerwood
F. L. Weaver
Mra. Thos. Norfleet
Maurice Norfleet
Maurice Norfeet, Jr
Fear
Tham
Missoa
Mary
Georgia Robert
Austville
Giedys
Winn
Fanny Thomas
Kanea City
G. W. Hackley
Mt. Leonard
John Davis
Blackburn
Sallie Hoard
W. J. Masterson
Blackburns
Dave Davis
H. Oelscheger
Collin Davis
Mrs
Georgia Davis
Grand Pans
John Ault
Lillian Edwards
Hugh Leach
C. M. Penkerton
Blacktown
Hie
Young Fulkerson
W. D. Meng
Wiliam Marquis
Marquis
Wellington
M. L. Belt
Higginsaville
Higgineville
Fannie Sawyer
Milton Royle
C. F. Royle
W.Y Corte
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