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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
4
Entry indicates second class mail matter status at the Lexington Missouri post office. The fragment notes postal designation and handling for transmission within the local mail system.
We are authorized to announce Samuel C Major as a candidate for Representative in Congress from the Seventh Congressional District subject to the Democratic party action at the primary August 1 2016. We are authorized to announce N M Houx as a candidate for Judge of the Criminal Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit subject to the Democratic party action at the primary. John A Rich Democratic party at the primary August 1 1916.
J W Seaton and W P Houston announce candidacies for State Senator in the Seventeenth district, pending Democratic primary action on August 1, 1916. Each candidate is listed as subject to party action at the primary.
County candidate Robert J. Sims appears for sheriff of Lafay ette County subject to action by August 1 1916. The notice names Sims and the electoral deadline as the main facts in this unsigned public notice.
Andy Wilcox and I. H. Noyes named as Democratic candidates for Assessor and Treasurer of Lafayette County with primary action set for August 1 1916 Clarance L Vivion listed as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney subject to Democratic party action at the August 1 1916 primary
Frank M Mabry enters the sheriff race in Lafayette County as a candidate subject to election action. The notice outlines the campaign filing and official process, indicating Mabry seeks the sheriff's position pending county election procedures.
An authorized announcement states Dr B T Payne is a candidate for Coroner of the county, subject to the primary on August 1. Voters are urged to support Payne in the election.
James Kelly Pool editor of the Cetralia Courier and Democratic candidate for Secretary of State has long fought for his party. He helped with the campaign publicity and never charged for his weekly sheet. A respected Democrat notes his past service and urges his nomination for the ticket, arguing his name would bring thousands of votes.
The New York Sun analyzes the constitutional timing of a new president taking office after a November election. It notes March 4 has fallen on Sundays and cites precedents from Monroe, Taylor, and Hayes, including Hayes swearing in early to avoid disorder. It questions exact oath timing and who held office during gaps. The piece also references a North Sea action in which Germany claims destruction of two ships, with full results pending.
Miss Edna Green traveled to Kansas City yesterday for a visit. Mrs. Chas Warren went to Aullville yesterday for a brief visit.
A William Fox adaptation of Hall Caine’s famous novel features Icelandic festival wrestling. Patriksen loses the belt to Stephen Arry and love blossoms as Rachel awards the prize. A feud follows with Patriksen’s brother attacked and Stephen’s crime leading to marriage and later desertion. William Farnum plays Stephen and his son.
A. C. Meterer advertises home baked Angel Food, Cream Puffs, Armel Roll, Marshmallow Roll, Jelly Roll, Doughnuts and Pies for delivery on short notice. Also offers Snow-Flake Wrapped, Vienna, Rye, Whole Wheat breads and Twin Caves. Wagon makes trips to a town each day. Call 399.
Special prices for the next few days at our French Dry Cleaning Department. Gents 2 or 3 piece suits cleaned and pressed one dollar. Ladies suits cleaned pressed one dollar. Suits pressed seventy five cents. Repairs by an expert. Phone 426. Suits in a rush is our specialty. GEO. WITTENBERG Merchant Tailor.
Six room brick residence close in on a 50 by 142 foot lot. The house is in good shape and offered at a very reasonable price. Apply Zach W Wright.
University of Missouri seven man track team placed fourth at Evaston June 8 in the Western Conference meet. Bob Simpson tied world record in high hurdles and set Western Conference mark in low hurdles. Daggy finished third in the 440, relay team took third, Powell tied for first in pole vault, Simpson also tied for fourth in broad jump. Missouri totaled 20 1/4 points. Chicago won third with 20 3/4.
Éonsin led the rankings with 49 points while Illinois trailed in second with 33 8-4.
Mrs Nannie C. Steele traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday for a visit. Mrs George Morrison returned Monday evening to her home in Independence Missouri after visiting this city with her cousin Mrs Frank Lawrence.
A. H. Burress of Amnity Missouri who has been visiting his sister Mrs George Gaffin in this city left Saturday for Branson Missouri. Harry Davis spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Ruth Craig spent Sunday in Higginsville. Miss Pauline Willson went to Linneus Missouri Saturday for a visit with Mrs Raymond Maddox. Mrs Maddox was formerly Miss Viola Fetty a student of Central College.
Matthew Kenney of Kansas City arrived Tuesday evening for a visit with his parents. Mrs. Nannie Douglas returned to their home in Corder Wednesday after a visit with the W. B. Douglas family.
Jess Rey of Wellington Missouri advertises a five room house on a large lot with fruit and berry frames and good outbuildings. Also offers a well located restaurant in Wellington with an established trade and good regulations for selling.
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