Dover Notes Local Social Roundup From Dover Ledger
J Q Plattenburg of Lexington visited this week while W S McGee and sister Minnie were in Lexington Thursday. Roy Bertrand of Brookfield Missouri visits his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Bertrand. Miss Angie Reed of Kansas City visited with Mrs John Cooper and Mrs Earl Kensler. J M Winn left for relatives in Washington and California. Mrs Eliza Cox went to Odessa for a few days with Martin Lowry family. Mrs F J Stolte and Duke Harwood spent last Thursday in Lexington. Fred Zevzing and Miss Jean Zevzing in Lexington Friday. Mrs John Dystert and Sam George W of Higginsville visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Andy Uretzmeyer and Mr and Mrs Trvin Hodges at Creta Moyer home near Lexington. Elizabeth White went to Higginsville then Kansas City to visit daughter Virgie Johnson. S J Miller of Corder spent Saturday here. Mrs Sam Vaughan and son Leonard home from Kansas City. Williard Smith had business in Lexington Friday. Mrs James Williams of Waverly spent last week with daughter Mrs James Gorbin. Miss Julia Davis of Lexington visiting cousin Mrs Bilijah Neer. Miss May Harwood of Kansas City visiting relatives. Hugh Winn and son High Jr of Muskogee Oklahoma visiting with Winn parents. Winn to Chicago soon with wife. Mrs Will Pauling hosted about 35 children last Wednesday afternoon. Edna’s birthday party with cake and ice cream. Died Denver June 13 Nelson F Holmes aged about 36 eldest son of late Mr and Mrs George Holmes and brother of Elmo G Holmes whose death occurred last month. interment Denver. Died Kansas City Monday night June 17 Eugene Holland eldest son of Mr and Mrs Wm Holland. born in Dover, moved to KC years ago.
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Angie Reed
Kansas City
John Cooper
Earl Kensler
J. M. Winn
Washington
California
Eliza Cox
Odessa
Martin Lowry
F. J. Stolte
Duke Harwood
Lexington
Fred Zevzing
Jean Zevzing
John Dystert
Corder
Sam Vaughan
Leonard
Williard Smith
James Williams
Waverly
James Gorbin
Julia Davis
Bilijah Neer
May Harwood
Hugh Winn
Muskogee
Olgla
Denver
Colorado
Nelson F. Holmes
George Holmes
Elmo G. Holmes
Eugene Holland
Wm. Holland
Dover
Letter List for Lexington Postoffice June 22 1912
Mail remained shilled at the Lexington Postoffice Friday with listed names including Miss Mollie Basey Miss Annie frid Brown G W Dawson J & Davis two J E B English Miss Lena Fink Leslie McFaddin Marshall Hotel proprietor Mrs Birdie Nickels Fannie Talley Mattie Shannon Miss Scott Fidella Ware Roy Warnock Hon Charles Young plus other names and cards. Callers should say the mail was advertised per John K Taubman.
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Lexington Postoffice
Mollie Basey
Anniefrid Brown
G.W. Dawson
J. & Davis
J. EB. English
Lena Fink
Leslie McFaddin
Marshall Hotel
Birdie Nickels
Fannie Talley
Mattie Shannon
Scott
Fidella Ware
Roy Warnock
Charles Young
J. L. Adkins
Clide Barrit
Susie Davis
Stubby Day
M. J. Ennis
Win. Edwards
Jones Mather
W. H. Mathews
Rich Patterson
Ella Payne
Cecil Williamis
Pease
John K. Taubman
Mrs Oscar Bowman Returns to Kansas City
Mrs Oscar Bowman, who has been visiting relatives here, returned to Kansas City Tuesday night.
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Oscar Bowman
Kansas City
Snakes Revered by Hindoo and a Railroad Bond Meeting
Snakes are treated with reverence in Hindu belief, guarding treasures and aiding mystic charms, while a later notice from The Chicago and Alton Railroad Company calls a stockholders meeting in Chicago for August 19 1913 to authorize bond issues and mortgage details with the board’s governing terms negotiated.
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Chicano and Alton Railroad Company
Thiago and Alton Railroad Company
Cook County
Ulnole
United States
E Uch
Ener
Eeaty
Itme
Board of
Anid Board of Directors
Au- Post
Fen Welock
Chicago
Tuttole
T P
Tar
Not Worth It Chumleigh Dialogue
Miss Sharpe asks why the mind is not tagged while Chumleigh confesses uncertainty about his own thoughts. The exchange centers on self knowledge and hesitation, framed as a terse social moment.
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Chumleigh
Miss Sharpe
VALUE OF FRESH AIR AND ITS BENEFITS
A health note argues that night air is not dangerous and fresh air is essential. It warns against stagnant, foul air in sleeping rooms and advises keeping a window wide open, using extra bedding to stay warm, and not fearing cold air as a cause of illness.
Vegetarian Wife Sparks Dinner Debate
An exchange erupts over diet styles as Brown argues meat eaters are more virile and commanding, while the other man reveals his wife is a vegetarian, complicating the disagreement.
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Brown
No Trouble at All Kitty-But Dialogue
The dialogue features Kitty-But questioning devotion to a single girl while Jack boasts he could be true to a dozen. The exchange hints at romantic comic tension and gendered attitudes typical of light theater or serialized humor.
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Kitty
Jack
Cotton Freight Fears Shadow Shipping
In a brief exchange the two speakers weigh cotton freight risks. One warns of dire possibilities while the other calls cotton a baleful subject, underscoring concerns over the commodity's impact on trade and transport.
Local residents travel for business and visiting
On Monday evening Rev. C. L. Fowler rode a bus to St Louis while Miss Nora Potts returned home from Kansas City. Several others including Dr E J Kampf Dr Z M Williams Claude Marquin Annie Long and J Q Cope along with Mrs Marie Mitetill and Mrs F Catron with daughter Elizabeth left for various trips. Theodore Roosevelt asks supporters to Battle for the Lord and Prof J C Shelton heads to Kansas City for business Tuesday morning.
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Nora Potts
Kansas City
E. J. Kampf
Z. M. Williams
Higginsville
Claude Marquin
Concordia
Annie Long
Miami
Florida
J. Q. Cope
Adrian
Guy Morrison
Howe
Marie Mitetill
Kanang City
F. Catron
Elizabeth
St. Joseph
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
J.C. Shelton
Local residents undertake midweek business trips
Gustav Haerle traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday for a day of business. Miss Frances Daniel left Wednesday for Osceola Missouri after visiting her sister Mrs. F M Hord. Frank Goodloe went to Wellington on Wednesday on business. J Q Plattenburg returned from Kansas City Tuesday evening. Miss Lute Chambers went to
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Gustav Haerle
Kansas City
Frances Daniel
Osceola
F. M. Hord
Frank Goodloe
Wellington
J. Q. Plattenburg
Lute Chambers
Clean and press your suits at Crawford's Laundry
Nothing detracts from your appearance like a soiled light suit. For a nominal charge Crawford's Laundry and Dry Cleaning House offers cleaning and pressing to keep garments fresh and shapely as new. Phone 130.
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Crawford
Panama and Straw Hats Cleaned and Trimmed
John Wittenberg offers cleaning and bleaching services for Panama and Straw hats, trimming to restore shape and color, with emphasis on quality care for delicate fabrics and hat bands.
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Panama
John Wittenberg
Why Farmers Are Late At Meals In Farm Life
A humorous look at farmers habitually arriving late for meals despite early rising. Delays at breakfast and midday chores plague the family, with a punchy note on how regulated hours and regular mealtimes would ease farm life for women. The piece praises improving farm life with organized schedules over mere amenities.
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Kansas
Vengeance of an Elephant Claims Carel Krieger Life
From the Reason Why Natural History: hunter Carel Krieger sought an elephant with a party. The wounded beast turned, seized Krieger, and slammed him to the ground fatally. Companions fled in horror. next day they found and buried what bones remained near a spring as the enraged animal ground flesh to dust.
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Carel Krieger
Ifia
Politeness Worth Money in European Travel
In Woman's Home Companion on Seeing Europe for 3.50 a Day the author urges travelers to learn basic phrases. A phrase book helps with etiquette, prefacing requests with please and thank you. The piece notes many pick up language from signs and ads, but polite words smooth social interc ourse more than raw knowledge.
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The
Woman's Home Companion
Europe
America
Styles Change In Morning Habits Of A Murders
A historical note observes a shift in criminal routine from hearty breakfasts to smoking four cigarettes before committing acts, reflecting changing social habits and era.
Dust Under the Bed Sparks Household Banter
A witty exchange between Mistress Say and Servant Shure reveals a domestic joke about dust under the bed. The humor centers on why dust accumulates there, with the maid half defending the routine sweep and the mistress pressing for explanation.
D D D Eczema Remedy Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement extols D D D Prescription as the sole reliable eczema cure claiming instant itch relief and skin restoration. It warns druggists against substitutes and offers a full refund guarantee if customers doubt the product’s effectiveness.
Kansas City Visit Noted In Local Briefs
I H Noyes spent Tuesday in Kansas City on a short visit. An inspection of the State Highway planned for this week by State Highway Engineer Curtis Hill has been postponed to the first week in July. Mrs Amelia Taubman Mr and Mrs N E Baskett and daughter Amelia and Edward Taubman traveled to St Louis Wednesday morning to visit relatives.
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I. H. Noyes
Kansas City
Curtis Hill
Amelia Taubman
N. E. Baskett
Amelia
Edward Taubman
St. Louis
Eggs from prize Wyandottes at half price
Seller Vince E. Owen offers eggs from prize winning Partridge Wyandottes at half regular price for the rest of the season. The birds have won two state silver cups sweepstakes and many blue ribbons. Prospective buyers can request the mating list.
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Vince E. Owen
Ladies Invited to View Flowers at the Green House
The notice invites ladies to visit the Green House to view a fine assortment of cut flowers and blooming plants and says they can supply any needs in the line. Signed by JING. H. EGGLESTON.
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Jing. H. Eggleston
For Sale Modern seven room brick dwelling early ad
For sale a modern seven room dwelling with bath heat electric lights and gas on a brick street in the best location of the city. It is a bargain if sold at once. Wilson Bros and Aull.
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Brick Street
Wilson Bros, & Aull
Piano For Sale Near Lexington In Kansas City
Olney Music Co advertises a piano sale in Kansas City Missouri with easy payments starting at five dollars per month. Address 1024 26 Walnut Street for details and purchase options.
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Lexington
Olney Music Co
Walnut Street
Kansas City
Lace Curtain Cleaning Service Offer
Send your lace curtains to us this spring and avoid the work at home. We wash them carefully, starch just enough to hang and drape right. They will be perfectly square with even corners and perfect scallops. Our charge is small and the service prompt. Cleaning House, Phone 130.
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Crawford's
Elliott W Major to Speak for Governor Bid at Court House
Attorney General Elliott W Major, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, will speak at the courthouse on Saturday June 22 at 7 o clock p m in support of his candidacy. The speaker is described as a capable orator and the public is invited to attend.
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Ellott W. Major
Elliott W. Major
Court House
Major
For Rent Pour rooms bath fixtures Main street notice
Rental ad states rooms and bath with fixtures available at 11134 Main Street after July 1. Apply to G. W. Hyde.
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Main Street
Appliy
G. W. Hyde
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