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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
The Lexington Athletics defeated Concordia 7 to 5 on Sunday afternoon after a late rally. Brackensick led off with two runs in the first, Holleran doubled in the third to push three across, and Harry Adamson pitched steadily until a four-hit ninth inning for Concordia.
The wedding took place Wednesday at 4:30 PM in 221 Washington Ave Lincoln Nebraska with Rev R B Binney officiating. Bride in white satin walked with her father. Mary Jaska and Anne Bunting sang two pieces. A reception followed. attendees included Mrs William J Nelson Rex K Latham Joe Smith and Elizabeth Wilson. The bride, Beta Phi alumna and former kindergarten teacher, is from University of Nebraska. Groom, with R S Proudfit Co. Lincoln, plans home at 45 Van Dorn Blvd Lincoln Nebraska.
The wedding of Wing field Allen Pettit and Laura Wright occurred at 5 30 PM Monday in the Episcopal Church with Rector William Thurton Travis officiating. Mrs E M Little provided music and Mrs Hubert Bates sang two songs. Bridesmaids, flower girls, and ushers accompanied the couple at a reception at the Bandon home on South Street before a Kansas City honeymoon.
Albert Meierer and Bila Hackler Aldrich were married Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the Catholic parish with Father George B Curry officiating. Attendants were Lena Meierer and Thomas Hackler. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will live at the Meierer home until his residence is completed. Meierer, son of William Meierer, served overseas in the 89th Division during World War I.
Dr. G. W. Fredendall accompanied by Ike Gratz left Wednesday in his car for New York City and other eastern points. Mr. Gratz will return in two or three weeks, but Dr. Fredendall will spend the summer with his family in Maine along the Atlantic seashore.
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce held its second anniversary dinner in the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School room with 119 attendees. President B M Little reviewed the year’s work, defending the paid office force as essential. treasurer Wm L Groves reported a $18.17 balance, audits by Jas R Moorehead Jr and Joe Mann found correct, and new board members E J McGrew Edward Aull Karl Winkler John Chamberlain and Sandford Sellers Jr were elected. Roy S Rauschklob of the St Louis Chamber spoke on community cooperation. The event featured music by 8 player piano from McCall’s Music Store and a radio set donated by Missouri Gas & Electric Service Co.
Mrs N A Tindel fractured her left arm just below the elbow after falling down stairs Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs J K Leiter located at 1808 Franklin Ave.
Finis Cobbi Odesaa Nhat Frank Proudfit Lincota Neb. Margaret Winn Lexington Albert Meierer Lexington Ella Aldrich Lexington.
Lexington bridge plan gains momentum as Col. Sandford Sellers E. J. McGrew and Col. E. N. Hopkins push for federal aid before December 31. Jefferson City hearing secures highway commission support while Higginsville Concordia and Ray County delegates attend to press Lafayette county and Lexington connection.
Mrs Sallie Ellis wife of Henry Ellis died Sunday at 12 o clock midnight at her daughter Mrs Minnie Cummings home in Kansas City Missouri. She was 67 and had lived in Lexington sixty years. Survived by husband six children Mrs Minnie Cummings Mrs Bessie Deming Rose Stine Mabel Chapman Tulsa OK Edgar and Fred Ellis Services were held Tuesday at 4 PM from the Methodist Church conducted by Dr McClure.
The body of Mrs Pauline Casper who died in St Joseph Missouri was brought to Lexington for burial. Rev E C Miller conducted funeral services at the cemetery chapel at 2 pm Tuesday. She was the widow of Ellington Casper born in Greenton in 1887. Survived by daughter Alta Casper Kansas City and sons Thomas Casper Rosedale and James Casper Morris.
Andy Wilcox’s general merchandise store at 13th and Franklin reopened Thursday morning after a fire closed it. The new inventory includes staple dry goods notions shoes and a full line of groceries.
Richard Verdon was charged with murder in a trial held in Marshall Saline County last week. The jury failed to agree after being sent out Thursday evening and was discharged around 10 p.m. A new trial date is set for September 25.
The circuit court convened Monday under Judge Samuel Davis for the June term. The docket lists 219 cases, including 56 divorces.
Improvements at Wentworth will rebuild West Barracks interiors this summer. Work already began to yield an entirely new up to date residence with comfortable quarters. West Barracks built in 1907 has long been unsatisfactory with four sections and separate stairways. The Fourth Floor in Main Barracks is also being rebuilt.
Elizabeth Lee Sherman broke her left arm just above the wrist while running and tripping over a croquet wicker. Dr. Chalkley attended and reduced the fracture.
Mrs. Thompson Penn arrived Tuesday evening for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. A. W. Allen. She was joined by her daughter Mrs. Robert O. Cranston of St. Louis, who will stay a few days.
Elks lodge held Flag Day observances on the Elks Home front porch with a large crowd. Rev Robt L Cowan delivered the address as services and social dancing followed with ice cream and cake served to attendees.
James Herd, son of W. C. Herd Sr., suffered a painful wound when a 22 caliber rifle discharged while cocked and pointed downward. The bullet entered the left instep and stayed embedded between the bones, with the incident noted as accidental.
Miss Louise McDonald and Caroline Field left Monday via Chicago and Niagara Falls for New York City. They will sail Saturday June 17 on the Majestic for a three months tour of the British Isles. Mr and Mrs Timothy Howard and infant daughter returned Wednesday to Independence after a brief visit here with relatives. Miss Hazel Connell, guest of friends in Lexington, accompanied them to Independence.
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