County Court Proceedings and Road Surveys
County court met with Judges Klingenberg and Thomas present. Ill presiding Judge Hagood. J W Mitchell ordered to buy clover seed. School loan satisfactions and releases ordered. New road surveys and land deeds approved. District boundary adjustments and back-tax assessor changes noted. Jurors drawn for April term of Circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingenberg
Thomas
Hagood
J. W. Mitchell
James Jobus
Robt
H. Errey
D. G. Johns
John Walker
Louis Weber
Mr. Walker
Alumbaugh Et
Mr. Galbreath
Waverly
Dover and
Lexington
District 23
Hy Bauman
F. W. Reeker
William Holtcamp
Saline
Lafayette
Tke P. Noyes
J. O. Lesueur
Dan Thleman
Geo. Logan
C. PB. Young
Jan
Hillock
Joseph Harris
John Barnett
Thomas Williamson
Middleton
August Dierker
Hy Bock
J. H. Leach
Higginsville approves 24000 high school erection at special election
In Higginsville a special election carried by 185 votes for a 24,000 high school building. The measure faced critics but residents celebrate the long awaited project and tax considerations. Carter and others traveled to Kansas City for business. local residents also noted social visits among neighbors and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginsville
Fearstricken team of horses run wild through downtown
A frightened team hitched to a large farm wagon caused chaos in downtown streets near Winton on a Wednesday afternoon. The wagons veered along Main Street from 11th to 13th, stopping after crashing a wheel into a night buggy driven by Mrs Laura Smith. she was shaken but unharmed and only crockery broke in the wagon. The wagon, owned by W E B Titus of near Winton, was held back after the dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W EB. Titus
Winton
Barron's
Main
11Th
13Th
Laura Smith
Mr. Titus
Mrs Leroy Farmer Hosts Norma Steele Bridal Luncheon
Mrs Leroy Farmer entertained on Tuesday with a luncheon for Miss Norma Steele and her bridal party. The table featured Clancy lace dollies, bride’s roses, white tulle, and two Cupids place cards. Guests included Norma and Nadine Steele, Lillian Moore, Nannie Chinn, Carrie Field, Arline Burden, Jo Hinesley, Frances Bowman, Mrs Hen Grats, and Mrs Matthew Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Norma
Nadine Steele
Lillian Moorehead
Nannie Chinn
Carrie Field
Arline Burden
Jo Hinesley
Frances Bowman
Hen Grats
Matthew Wilson
Mollenkamp Opens Implement Store On Main Street
E W Mollenkamp has opened an implement store with a partial stock and plans a full line of agricultural implements and vehicles. The store will buy and sell field seeds and be managed by his son E J Mollenkamp who will move with his wife into the adjoining house near Judge Joseph G Chinn on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Mollenkamp
Hie
E. J. Mollenkamp
Josph G. Chinn
Main Street
Old Landmark Torn Down to Make New Home
The old jog mouse once lived in by Judge Wm. Young’s family on East South Street has been demolished after its long status as one of the county’s oldest houses. Mr. Keller of Lexington Press Brick Co. bought the property and will begin constructing a two story brick dwelling, expected to greatly beautify Lexington. Also notes visits and travels among local residents, with several towns and dates in Kansas City and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Young
Eaat South Str
Keller
Lexington Preas Brick Company
Lexington
Farmer
Dafayette Telephone Company
Nes
Lexiegion
Ines
Higginsville
Bigginsville
Lesington
Lnes
Lexington Exchange
Lafayette Telephone Company
Higginaville
Lafayette Telephone Co
By &.D. Graham
Town Notes and Movements In Higginsville Area
Local items recount visits, illnesses, and attendance at meetings across Higginsville and nearby towns. Mentions Alma Kincheloe, Brock, Nickell, James Smith, and many residents traveling to Kansas City, Odessa, and Lexington for church, sales, and social events. A notice from Lafayette Telephone Co details farmer line connectivity and five minute call limits.
Notable Visits and Returns From Kansas City Area
Carter Steele traveled to Kansas City for a brief stay on Thursday. Misses Jean Meny and Cora Long returned from Kansas City on Wednesday evening. Mr. Oscar Andreén came back Wednesday evening after a few days in Higginsville. Mrs. Joseph McDermott went to Kansas City Wednesday evening due to her son Virgil McDermott’s serious illness. H. B. Henry returned Wednesday evening from Olathe after the death of his grandfather William Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Clarence Vivian
Alegre Ite
Wannie C. Steele
Howard Wilson
Kansan City
Gustav Haerie
B.C. Drummond
Mr. Ladeson
Karsas City
Per Long
Ardinger
Mise Delian Bates
Odessa
G.P. Hammer
Frank Robinson
Kanes City
Mew
Hoefer
Higginsville
Mise
Annie Rostagno
Tuptetoncordia
Higgineville
Killett ‘Todhewter
Jackson Fraffey
Amarillo
Texas
Henry Williams
Napoleon
Louisa Meir
K. RL Hammer
Pack Beamer
J. 8. Vickers
James Sanders
Finley
Higgins
T. B. Benolay
B.E. Hetter
Lexington
Joe Bassett
Sweet Springs
Ro L. Bishop
KK. Pp
Kramer
Little Daughter
Everett Bassett
Nick Hank
Familly
Bigginsville
Corder
Tiichard Knight
Willie Riley
Parsons
Thomas Mare, Sr
Independence
E .K. Forster
Lexington Junction
F. Forster
Hix Brothers
Oscar Thomas
Delia
Carter Steele
Jean Meny
Cora Long
Oscar Andreén
Joseph McDermott
Virgil McDermott
Henry
Olathe
William Henry
J. S. Davis
Julia
Ed Davis
Baldwin
Kaw
J. F. Forster
D. FP. Groves
Higwinsville
Frank Stewart
Sedalls
Capt
Ryland Todlhuater
Sedalla
Busines
Mayme Johnson
Sam Poole
Kaneas City
Frank Hoefer
Last Day of City Contest For Piano Prize
Balloting closes at six this evening to determine which Lexington girl earns the piano by receiving the most subscriptions. Miss Grace Honor Goodloe and Miss Elizabeth Graves lead a tight race, aided by supporters. Two ballot boxes are in use, with envelopes and blanks from the Intelligencer office or either contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Grace Honor Goodloe
Ejizabeth Graves
Prise
The
Intelligencer
Lexington Sayings Bank
Sill and Stusher Prosper in Lexington Trade Growth
Sill and Stusher, in business since July 1907, report growth from 17000 in late 1907 to 7000 in 1908 as they expand their horse and mule operations in Lexington. The firm shipped mules to Texas, sold 17 head to retailers, and aim to secure more room to handle increasing business. Local scene notes mention a wedding in Baldwin, Kaw, and various residents visiting Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sill & Stusher
Probet
Texas
Lexington
Ray
Lafayette
Messim
Sill
Slusher
Also Mentioned on This Page
High School
Carter
Inansas City
Higginsvill
Mrs. Farmer
Mollenkamp
Mayview Notes
Alma Kincheloe
Brock
Nickell
William Monroe
O. K
James F. Smith
Gipsy Smith
T.D. Williamson
T. M. Chinn
S M. Green
Maraball
Glony Smith
Chub McCaully
Cid Wilson
Joe Herr
Smith
Christ
Man
God
Buck Mitchell
Buckshot
Maurice Norfleet
Grandpa Wiliamson
Mrs. Tapmeyer
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Will Jennings
Christian Church
Chas. L. Simpeat
Joe Simpson
Paul Proctor
Kep. Noyes
G. M. Gheda
Central College
Wowieay
Milton Hetter
Alma
Res
Bowman
Almoa
Larence Fiel
Warrensbury
Thuredas
Jegsie
Mirence Bell
Wille Webb
Tasca
K.P. Kremer
Wm. Kiddig
Sickett
Ver Neimeyer
Walter Schulte
Everett Morgan
Higvite
Reef
Edith Sebastian
Fred Morgan
Hugh Hackley
Bettie Hackley
Adan Corder
Miss Bertha Bishop
Imschogl
R. Miller
Higginabile
Charles Hugg
Corder Friends
Myo
Mrs. Berry Lee
Dover
Dingham of
Methodist Church
John Lee
Fred Lyod
John Kelley
Willis
Wm. Wilson
Fritz Honneman
B.S. Wills
Anna Beil Corder
Myrtle Artly
Harper
Kaneis City
Tuesay Evening
Lexington Historical Society
Rishard Field
Masonic College
Field
Miss Graves
Miss Goodlee
Tre
Blanche Bardlet
Wellington
Martin
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