Military school rifle league results center on Wentworth first
The final meet in the Military School Rifle Shooting League shows Bordentown Military Institute winning the Eastern League with perfect scores while Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Missouri claims first in the Western League. St Johns Manlius and St Johns Delafield Traford tied for sixth in the West. Bordentown and Wentworth to shoot for the national championship.
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Washington
Bordentown
N. J
Millitary Institute
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
St. Johns School
Manlius
N. Y
St. John’s Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Trafvard Military School
Los Angeles
Cal
Wentworth Nation
United States
Injured Man After Runaway Team On South Street
Frank Campbell was returning home with a coal load when his runaway team on South street by the Winkler factory toppled him. He suffered a suspected broken arm and other bruises, while the horses were unharmed. He was treated at Dr Ryland's office and then at the home of William Shacklett on South street.
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Frank Campbell
South Street
Winkler
Campbell
Arnold School
City considers curb and paving bids for South and 20th streets
Monday council heard estimates from the City Engineer for curbing 36 cents per foot and paving South street at 2.13 per yard, and 20th street at 4.24 per yard. Bidders included J F Carr at 38 cents curb and 2.11 and 294 for 20th. J W Warkwell 42 cents curb and 2.22 South, 2.287 20th. Eylward Main 2.29 South and 2.23 20th. John J Ashurst 30.6 cents curb. H Kempher 33 14 cents. a Highland avenue petition won curbing.
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South Street
20Th Street
J. F. Carr
Southreet
J. W. Warkwell
Iiling
2Th Street
Eylward Main
Fico, T. Mennefee and Son
South — Street
John J. Ashurst
H. Kempher
Highland Avenue
20Th Strevnis
Miss Blanche Price Weds IG Elliott in Leavenworth Ceremony
Word reached Thursday that Miss Blanche Price daughter of Mrs Anna Price of Lafayette street married January 11 1918 to IG Vs Elliott of Newcastle upon Tyne England. The ceremony occurred at Leavenworth Kansas officiated by Rev William F Harding Congregational minister. Elliott works in the Swift and Company accounting department and the couple reside in Kansas City.
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Blanche Price
Anna Price
Lafayette Street
IG. Vs. Elliott
Newcastle On- Tyne
England
Leavenworth
Kansas
William F. Harding
Elliott
Swift & Company
Kansasity
Mrs Albert Young Injured On Granite Steps
Mrs Albert Young slipped while mounting the granitoid steps to Mr Eggleston's residence and struck her right knee displacing the knee cap. The injury is painful but expected to have no permanent effects.
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Albert Young
Albert Young Monmlay
Mrs Roy Turner and Mrs John Strodiman Return Home
Mrs Roy Turner and Mrs John Strodiman arrived back in Napoleon Tuesday evening after visiting Mrs Vine Owens in this area.
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Roy Turner
John Strodiman
Napoleon
Vine Owens
Kinney Widow Remembered In San Antonio Service
December 17 1912 in her home at San Antonio Texas Mrs Mathie Walton Kinney obituary notes birth near Lexington Missouri and marriage in 1868 to Captain R S Kinney U S Army. Survived by two sons John and Clifton and husband of over forty years. Kinney praised as Christian and community minded with quotes of faith and promise. County court proceedings list road overseer appointments bond approvals support payments and juror draw for April term with multiple local names.
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San Antonio
Texis
Mathie Walton Kinney
Lexington
Col
William
June Walton
Mrs. Kinney
Sweet Springs
R. S. Kinney
U.S. Army
John
Clifton
Tirom Kelley
Dus
Cheatham
Odessa
Wesley Nider
Tyen A. Wilkinson
John Walker
J. W. Payne
Mr. Crosswhite
Margaret Bell
C. L. Wilson
Highwes
the Sun
Ig Petit
Criminal Court
Clay
James T. Cheatham
Erneit Bryant
Frank Johnson
Davis
Abe Mendelsshon
Joe Tane
Hernan Borgfredie
Dever
Drisse L. Thitt
Irvin Trodves
BR Kessler
Freedom
W. Hill
Talw
Duensing
Fen A. Hoelcher
Leaington
J. C. McGrew
Ben Gratz Middleton
Fritz Franz
Judge Riley
Robt, Bahlig
Sniet-bar
A. L. Braxdale
T. Miller
Kal Schrimscher
Wassidgton
Das. Vickars
Sherman Kinnamon
G. T. Bryont
Death of Mrs John Martin Lifelike obituary with family ties
Mrs Elizabeth Martin wife of Joby Martin died at her home on 25th street Friday evening at 130 o'clock. She was born in Kingston Caldwell county September 17 144 and was in her 69th year. She survived by her husband one daughter Mrs Mattie Tarrett of Pawnee, Missouri and grandchildren. The funeral conducted by Rev S Boyd White was held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 from the home.
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John Martin
Elizabeth Martin
Joby Martin
25Th Street
Tragedy as Man Dies After Work Train Incident
Arthur Beard aged 38 was struck and killed Friday noon by a swivel engine while returning from work at the Midway mill. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Cora Nance and Mrs Eddie Thomas and brother William Beard, all of Lexington. Funeral held Sunday at 10 from the Southwest Boulevard home.
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Arthur Beard
Midway Miie
Beard
Cora Nance
Eddie Thomas
William Beard
Lexington
Southwest Boulevard
Death of William Bancom at 64 in city home
William Bancom died Sunday evening at his South Ninth street home at age 64. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Lula Tucker and Mrs Beasie Bisby of Colts Oklahoma, and two sons Frank of Richmond Missouri and I G of this city. Funeral services conducted by Rev M Davenport were held Tuesday morning from the same home.
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William Bancom
South Ninth Stress
Lula Tucker
Beasie Bisby
Colts
Oklahoma
Frank
Richmond
I. G
M. Davenport
Death of a Child in Lexington Area
William Benjamin T Harrison four months old son of Mr and Mrs Crawford Harrison died Friday morning at his parents home three miles east of Lexington due to pneumonia.
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William Benjamin T Harrison
Crawford Harrison
Lexington
Frank Stewart Returns Home From Sedalia Visit
Frank Stewart came back Tuesday evening after spending time in Sedalia.
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Frank Stewart
Sedalia
Central College Choral Opens Rehearsals For Oratorio
Rehearsals begin Friday night March 7 at 7 30 in Mayrell Auditorium for the annual Oratorio with pipe organ and orchestral accompaniment. Local singers are invited to participate. The program includes parts from Rossini La boheme Offenbach and Verdi among others and ends with The Last Judgment.
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Mayrell
Mrs Margaret J Goodbrake Dies at 75 in City
Mrs Margaret J Goodbrake died Wednesday evening at her home in this city at age 75. Born in Indiana she had lived in Lafayette county since 1863. Survived by two sons and one daughter. Funeral services by Rev Warren P Clark will be held Friday from the home.
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Margaret J. Goodbrake
Indiana
Lafayette County
Warren P. Clark
Hom
Dramatic Reading of The Shepherd of the Hills
A dramatic interpretation of Harold Bell Wrights The Shepherd of the Hills was staged at Wrights Grand Monday night. The performance enhanced Wrights reputation for presenting quality shows with capable casting and fresh scenery, adding to the realism of the characters.
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Harold Bell Wright
Wright
Fresh Fish at The Pin-Ton Friday pickup Croppie Catfish\
Fresh fish available Friday at The Pin-Ton featuring croppie and catfish. Local market advertises catch varieties for weekend diners.
Shares in Demand at Lexington Building & Loan
The 27th series of 100 Lexnngton Building & Loan stock was sold Saturday with 141 subscribers seeking 564 shares but only 100 were offered. Many investors were disappointed as demand exceeded supply.
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Lexnngton Building & Loan
Social notes from Alma residents on midweek travels
Miss Virginia Jackson returned to her home in Alma Wednesday after a visit here with friends. Miss Nora Potts left Wednesday for a few days visit in Kansas City and Liberty Missouri. Chas Lyons went to Kansas City Wednesday on local business.
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Virginia Jackson
Herome
Alma
Nora Potts
Kansas City
Liberty
Chas. Lyons
Marriage Licenses Issued in Several Cities
Marriage licenses have been issued to John Sieme Higginsville Alvena Schwarte Higginsville Paul Dierking Emma Lynn Kollmeier Emma Mhert Petering Concordia Cary Colson Sweet Springs Thos T Butler Odessa Fanny Galbert Fort Madison Me and Mes EB M Taubman Wen Fulton Tuesday for a short stay
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John Sieme
Higginsville
Alvena Schwarte
Thos
T. Butler
Odessa
Fanny Galbert
Fort Madlaon
Ows
Mes
Taubman Wen
Fulton
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Wentworth
Lexington Cadets
Clyde Kenney
Sylvia Milling CO
Sylvia, Mangas
Long & Shinn
Lexington, Missouri
Council Proceedings
Elown-Price
Murrell
Mattie W. Kinney
Sam Hanson
Knute Bergland
Trew
Bergland
Mr. Hanson
Denmark
Central College Choral
Stubat Maver
Rossini
Faust
Seeane
Berdh
Ajoar
the Shepherd of the Hills
Dr.prices
Paul Dierking
Emma
Lynn Kollmeier
F. R.& L. S. Davis
McFadin
Winton Station
Ali
Psorrel Ashbrook
Pilly
Farrow
Fouuasene F. C. Kroll
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