This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
1
Two tornadoes touched down west of Lexington on Wednesday at about 7:30. They crossed the river and met near the foot of a hill, then dispersed after damaging a barn an ice house and the old Catholic church without injuring people. Willow twigs scattered over town amid heavy rain.
Mrs Mary Ann Scott died Tuesday at 2 45 PM at her Lafayette street home after protracted cancer related illness. Age 68, native of Saline county, widow of Leonard Scott, lived on his Dover road farm, then alone in Lexington. She was active in Methodist church and remembered as a Christian woman. Survived by one near relative Mrs Ed Johnson. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 PM from Ed Johnson’s Lafayette home, Rev O M Rickwan officiating, interment Machpelah.
Miss Ruhammah Scearce wed Mr. Dinwiddie at 2 40 in the Boyer nake apartments. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Wallis Ohl at St Matthews Church. Bride wore white. Mrs Bocera gave her away. Guests included Hoyer, William Boyer, Kinsley, W M Smiths, Amrab Smith, and relatives. Dinwiddie, once county treasurer staff, now assistant cashier at Union Trust, is popular in the city. Various locals noted passing visits and travel to Kansas City and Chicago on business.
The Criminal Court met Monday with officers present. Paroles of Ed Blakley John Robinson Raphael Smith and others were continued while several trials and scheduled dates were noted including June 23 24 25 for multiple cases. Local civic notes cover arrivals departures birthdays church events baseball results and a buggy accident injuring O G Congdon.
Miss Mary Louise Temple and Mr James Latimer Bruce of Joplin were married Wednesday at 6:30 PM at the bride’s uncle Dr N B Payne’s home on South Street. The ceremony was simple with a small guest list and a brief bridal tour followed.
Col MoU Showalter spent several days in Kansas City last week. Miss Lutie Gordon was in Kansas City several days last week. WI Steele of Lexington visiting Jobo Davis and family. Fred Schaefer of Pekin Illinois visiting G. W. Hackley and family this week. Walton Webb of Warrensburg in town this week. Will Pettie of Lexington with parents Sunday. Miss Mildred Gunter of Corder with Larkin family. Mrs Anna Galbraith left for Des Moines Iowa. Mrs Wesley Downs of Hazen Ark visiting relatives. Miss Adele Bray of Mr Leonard guest of G. W. Hackley. Miss Gertrie Pointer of Lexington visiting sister Mrs Fred Bray. Miss Callie Slasher returned from Arizona. Miss Elia Carter went to Independence. Col and Mrs William Hoge and Kenneth spent Wednesday. Mrs Henry Rinehart of Columbia arrived to visit relatives. Mrs George W Anamosa of Se Galis returned home after visit with Morath girls.
Former sweepstakes and first prize winners are barred from certain classes to give amateurs a chance. A similar rule passes at the National Show in Omaha. Three $1000 prizes are offered this year for white corn yellow corn and any other color. Exhibits must reach the Omaha committee by November 15, with the show opening December 6.
The Christain Church will hold regular Sunday services in the auditorium with the pastor conducting morning and evening worship. Special music will accompany both services. The morning sermon titled We are able. All are invited to attend a delightful worship experience.
U D C Sterling Price Chapter holds a meeting at the residence of Mrs. John M Poage on Saturday afternoon June 1 at 4 40 PM Attendance is urged Mrs G W Hypbe is president and Mrs J M Poage is secretary
A Lexington to Odessa rail link committee met and set Monday evening as the deadline to answer Captain Belt’s proposal. Other offers seem unlikely. the Belt plan may be the sole viable option, with a definite result anticipated by Monday night.
Richmond defeats Lexington 5 to 0 in the decisive game of the series. The visitors dominated from the start, with Lexington errors and weak defense. Brockman started for Lexington, Gratz and Terhune saw action for Richmond, and Miller and Owen did the catching for the visitors. Umpire Shion presided.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.