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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Governor Gardner orders a special session of the Missouri legislature for July 2 to act on the federal suffrage amendment, hoping for adoption by July 4. The session cost is planned at $9,471 with additional ongoing daily expenses and printing.
The pupils of Miss Elizabeth Graves presented a piano recital in Murrell Auditorium on Friday night. A large crowd attended and praised the teachers and students. First honors went to Miss Mildred Jordon, with Miss Fanilio and Gordon Alexander sharing second honors.
E. D. Wayland has been discharged from the service and returned to Lexington Sunday night. He previously worked as a local agent for the Prudential Insurance Co.
Mrs. S. B. Boulier of 317 South 23rd street was struck by a car driven by James Caulfield and died minutes later. She was born October 22, 1856 in Little Rock and survived by three sons and a daughter. Caulfield was arrested awaiting inquest. funeral plans not set. Resumes Old Position at Savings Bank. Lieutenant W. L. Groves returns as assistant cashier after military service and training.
W H Whittlesey died Wednesday morning at 4 10 at his daughter Mrs J W Warder Sr 281 N Sixteenth street cause old age and general debility Born Lexington Kentucky June 9 1834 moved to the county as a child Married 1859 to Laura Tarlton who died March 16 1878 He served as deputy postmaster under Brice Litton before the war Later ran a drug business in Lexington He is survived by one daughter Funeral services conducted by Rev Baxter Waters were held yesterday at 3 p m at the home
The watch of Jas C Stapleton was recovered recently in the weeds across the road from the location where the bodies of Sheriff Talbott and his deputies were discovered.
Mitchell Kent and Misa Hattie Kent of Hugo Oklahoma were married Sunday morning at 11 o clock in Kansas City. Mitchell is employed in the office of the Western Coal and Mining Co.
Luthar B Knock and Miss Gladys Ussery both of Wellington Missouri were married Saturday afternoon in the Recorder s office with Judge S N Wilson officiating.
The Kansas City Altros formerly the Old Fashioned Lagers travel to meet the Athletics on Sunday. The squad comes highly recommended and a road game seems likely for the matchup.
Mrs William M Boone of Brooklyn New York arrived Saturday night to visit her parents Dr and Mrs T L Butler Mr Jackson Prive and Bitter Virginia of St Louis arrived Sunday morning to visit friends and relatives in the area
Proffitt Bros, long in the meat business at 825 Main Street, have moved into the former Morrison Wentworth Bank building on the southwest corner of 9th and Main. They bought and remodeled the interior to suit their market, calling it a fine location.
City choirs and church singers are asked to meet at the appointed place this Thursday night at 7 p.m. to select music for the summer season. Pastors of all churches appoint a director to lead music, with the first service next Sunday night.
The Athletics extended their win streak by blanking Bailey's 5 to 0. Sanders and Crisp drove the victory with strong battery work for the home team and fillins at other positions contributed solidly.
All members are requested to meet at the Hall at 2 30 p m Friday to attend the funeral of Sovereign Charles Homer Thomas John J Price C Joe Graddy Clerk
The Pocahontas Lodge ladies announce a lawn social on Wednesday June 25 on the lawn of Mrs. Mosby at South Street. A committee will organize the event and invite neighbors to attend.
Mr and Mrs Tilton announce the birth of a daughter named Marcia MacBrayer born Friday June 15 1919 in their home.
R. J. Ashurst, just back from service with the Canadian army in France, has purchased an 80 acre farm near Fulton in Callaway county and will take possession around November first. Mrs F. B. Smith and two children of Kansas City, and Mrs. D dons of St. Joseph visited their grandfather Joseph i Sunday morning before returning home.
Lexington has seen a string of burglaries over the past weeks, likely by local talent. Col. Ristine's South Street home was entered during his Camp Funston absence, with portable items and military gear taken. Capt Day's Junior Barracks quarters were ransacked and valuables stolen, including a pocketbook with a ten dollar fishing trip fund. E B Campbell's store was robbed again, tobacco and cigarettes vanished, and last week Weber's Jewelry Store and John Morrison and Sons were broken into.
Circuit Court reports verdicts for the Chicago and Alton Railway in a damages suit. H C Kelley and Josephine Kelley settled out of court for 1500 on the death of their son Horace Kelley in the Western Coal and Mining Co. case. James Britt, colored, lost to Farmers Fuel Co. in a 5000 damages suit.
An examination for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the post office in this city on June 28, 1919. Age limit 18 to 45 on exam date. Married women will not be admitted. Applicants must be physically sound. Male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh at least 125 pounds in light clothing. For blanks and full information contact Edgar A. Slusher Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Lexington Missouri.
Charles H Thomas 22, son of Mr and Mrs A J Thomas, was killed Tuesday afternoon in Liberty Missouri while working as an electrician for Missouri Gas and Electric Service Co. He touched a live wire on a light pole and died minutes later. Born January 24 1897 in the city, he served in Company A 140th Infantry 35th Division overseas and with Headquarters Company, discharged May 14 1919. Survived by two brothers Ryland and Cecil. Funeral from Orange Street home at 3 oclock led by Rev Robt L Cowan.
Albert Blackwell, once a Lexington citizen, died Wednesday morning at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City from a fractured skull after falling forty feet from an electric light pole and contacting a high voltage wire.
William J. Surber and Miss Late Johnson of Odessa were married Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. B. Alexander officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hazen left Tuesday evening for Canada in his automobile after four months in Lexington to insure crops. Mrs. Frank L. Davis and son Frank Jr. left Tuesday for St. Louis following a visit with her father Dr. G. W. Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duebbert and Mrs. Duebbert’s Wellington parents left Monday for a fishing trip to the Ozarks.
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