County Court Minutes and Public Works Orders Listed
Regular monthly County Court session records many actions including adjudging Ed Krohm to the asylum at Puittn, road and bridge work orders, bridge construction directions, and a bridge rebuild recommendation near Shaw's Chapel. Also notes bond filing for Geo. B Gordon, jury draws for April Circuit Court in Lexington, and a Missouri River boat line inquiry letter from W. R. Massin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Krohm
Tosane
Puiton
KE. M. Thomas
J K. Gray
Robert 8. Wolvin
J. H. Christle
BR. A. Benton
Varios
E M. Thomas
John Walton
J. K. Gray
Bates City
Chapel Hill
Geo. B
Gordon County
Lexington
Clay
John K. Pearcy
Chas
Grotopke
J.T. Miller
Davis
P. Riga
Henry D. Meyer
Fred Heimbrook
Dover
W. W. Meig
M Redd
Robi. L. Berry
Missouri River
St. Loui S
Kansas City
W. R. Masssim
Pleasing Colorado Weather Note From I C Barnes
In a recent letter I C Barnes says February has been unusually clear with only one cloudy day on the 2nd. He notes temperatures from 20 to 28 above zero each morning and daily highs around 55 to 50. He mentions springlike conditions, plowing, and cattle thriving on the range with many fat for beef, having fed only a few calves. He calls it a cattle country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Barnes
Colorado
G. Hog
Wentworth Wing Again Upsets Stars 25 to 18
Wentworth defeated the Star Athletic Club 25 to 18 at Campbell's rink on Monday. Campbell and Kinkead led the attack while Hurley, Gordon, and Moore starred on defense. the game drew strong local interest and was praised as the season's best so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Campbell
Star Athletic Club
Campbell and Kinkead
Hurley
Gordon
Moore
British Demon the best known fighting Roll Terrier
Demon, a renowned Roll Terrier, arrived at Scofield Kennels after a storied line of English and Irish champions. Born August 4, 1904 in Cape Town, he defeated top dogs in South Africa and England, conquering notable rivals including the Great Irish Queen in a bid for supremacy in the Pit Bull terrier lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield Kennels
Demon
Cape Town
South Africa
Frank Larchmont
Royal Service
England
Jane
Birthday Party for Mr Rankin at Franklin Avenue
Mrs Paul Rankin entertained about twenty of her husband's friends Wednesday evening at the Franklin Avenue home for Mr Rankin's twenty seventh birthday. Cards were played and elegant refreshments served. Among the presents received was a handsome carving. Mrs Rookie was assisted in entertaining by Mrs BR Bogie and Mrs Ed Moorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rankin
Franklin Avenue
Mr Rankin
Rookie
BR. S. Bogie
Ed. Moorman
Marshall
Mabel Hogan
Clinton R. Moritz
Anits Hogan
Clarence A. Morita
W. O. Hogas
Hazel Air
Sem Mortis
Waverly
Alma
Mies Hitte Falkeraan
Iseac Fulkerson
B. B. Ackley
St. Louis
Iait
Hugh G White
Tsvac Polkerson
Francis Oliver
Moyme McKay
Minnie Z 1Yding
Louise Davis
Mosure
G. A. Danford
D. A. Shepard
J. White
Clifford Landrum
Tom Davis
Will Jordon
High School Team Chosen After Campbell Game
Morris' team won the curtain raiser 21 to 10 as Bates Mortis Bour Wels Becker Barnet were named the school’s representative lineup with Morris' remarkable baskets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell’s
Rick
Morris
Bates
Mortis
Bour
Wels
Becker
Barnet
Will Go to California Carl Hays Plans Move
Carl Hays has made a voluntary assignment to wind up his Lexington business before moving to California. He ran a successful enterprise but a California visit for his wife’s health led him to decide to relocate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hays
Lexington
California
Mr. Hays
Carpenters Form Lexington Union at G A R Hall
Carpenters in Lexington organized a new union at a meeting held Monday night at the G A R Hall. Officers elected include N M Abbott as president A B E Taubman as vice president P D Hale recording secretary B Stalling financial secretary A Poloter treasurer J Burris conductor E Johnson warden J Gauthner A J Poole A Dram brustoes A Soudeer Poole J Anderson auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters of
Lexington
Organized & Carpenters Union
G. A. R Hall
N. M. Abbott
A. BE. Taubman
P, D. Hale
Stalling
Financiali
Poloter
J. Burris
E, Johnson
Gauthner
Married Tuesday on Wellington Road in a Home Ceremony
Otto Mittie wed Migs Birdie May Nelson at the bride’s home on Wellington road with Judge Thomas Av Walker officiating. The ceremony followed a private family gathering and anticipates a simple, quiet life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Road
Otto Mittie
Migs Birdie May Nelson
Thomas Av Walker
Mass Meeting Called for Lexington Citizens
A mass meeting of Lexington and vicinity residents is set for Tuesday at 8 PM at the Court House to discuss suburban addition and motor line plans. Attendees are urged to participate as the meeting could affect Lexington’s role as a mining center and local property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Viclony
Court House
Thy
Lexingtoo
Leatogten
Miss Gilkeson's Closing Dance at Hike Mowe
Miss Georgia Gilkeson closes her dancing school season with a social at Hike Mowe. The program features sixteen numbers plus four extras and a grand card. Cadet Harold Drinkwater and Miss Netle Frefen led the event with Seaith's orchestra supplying music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Gilkeson
Hike Mowe
Harold Drinkwater
Mies Netle Frefendail
Hinesley
Purich
Seaith
Gilkeson
Loxlogoon
Letter List At Lexington Post Office 1907
The following uncalled letters at Lexington Missouri post office as of March 9 1907. J A Alexander F Beehwmann Alice Bell Brown Silvas Batham Ellis Ubion Harry Lawsor John Fay Mrs J W Kustt Macy Hoard Robert Samuel Gays William Aunebison Harry Jolly John M Kennedy Sallm Long Fannie Loman R JO Mahony Jr Tracy Pardes Mamie Runeel Albert Sommers Mrs O Tuck Richard E Warren. DaLiA CRuWwDER Postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. A. Alexander
F. Beehwmann
Alice Bell Brown
Silvas Batham
Ellis R. Ubion
Harry Lawsor
Jobn Fay
Fannie Loman R
JO. Mahony, Jr
Tracy Pardes
Misa Mamie Runeel
Albert Sommers
Moving In Gratz Brothers Prep New Stores
Gratz Brothers are moving into their west store while the east store nears decorator readiness. Most goods for both locations have arrived and preparations for opening are underway. An auction sale starts Saturday at 2 o'clock to clear remaining shoes so the new stock can be launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratz Brothers
Rural route list notes new waves of road draggers
Rural mail carriers report new waves every few days on the list of road draggers. On route 1 Phil Marshall report Wellx Thotan August Graupner Clint Lyons J B Kemple Daniel Sherman and Speas Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Marshall
Wellx Thotan
August Graupner
Clint Lyons
J. B. Kemple
Daniel Sherman
Speas Brothers
County visitors in Lexington Monday summary
Among the county visitors in Lexington Monday were Robert Coltin of Freedom Township Moses Emanuel of Odessa Q Kincaid of Wellington George Young and Charles Hoffman of Egypt Bottom William Anderson and T W Topp of Dover George Wernix of Napoleon P S Adams of Marview Joseph Lauderdale and Charles Bourjoy of Wellington John Bryant of Wellington spent Thursday to Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Robert &. Coltin
Freedom Township
Moses Emanuel
Odessa
Q. Kincaid
Wellington
George Young
Charles Hoffman
Egypt Bottom
William Anderson
T. W. Topp
Dover
George Wernix
Napoleon
P. Adams
Marview
Joseph Lauderdale
Charles Bourjoy
John Bryant
Waverly Notes and Local Notices in Waverly
Waverly notes detail social visits from Blackburn Waul to Lexington and Kansas City trips by residents including Mr. D. A. Barr and Mrs. Kate Pauling. Marriages announced for Mabel Hogan and Clinton Moritz. Wilkening and others host parties with Pranks in Grand Pass. local deaths and church notices accompany community updates.
Local Neighbor Notes and Moves Across Towns
Bronson Shull of near Lexington visited Sunday evening while Marry Whitwell of Oderss stayed Monday with Upton Smith. Irving Withers traveled to Independence last Saturday on business. Minis Wilmot of near Lexington visited Sunday with grandma Mrs Beiles. Clif Smith sold 80 acres north of town to Mr Harris at 100 per acre. Lawrence Stith and wife plan to live near Higginsville. Mrs Herman DeBolt visited Kanush City with her mother last weekend. Wm P Keith spent Monday with son Tobe in Odens and Tuesday in Aigginaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Larkin
Wellington
Henry Larkin
Mary Edwards
Vic January
Katens City
Kate Pauling
Irving Zaysing
Dover
H. G. Lerberg
Kansas City
William Holiday
Higgineville
Della Bardet
Lexington
O Q. Kinkead
Whitner Brothers
Richmond
Thamas Finch
Beitera
Bronson Shull
Laxingon
Marry Whitwell
Oderss
Upton Smith
Irving Withers
Independence
Minis Wilmot
Mra. Beiles
Clif Smith
Harris
Lawrence Stith
Higginsville
Herman DeBolt
Kanuss City
Mra
Wm. P. Keith
Odens
Tobe
Aigginaville
Growing Old Comfortably in Thought and Silence
An elderly writer reflects on aging, owning frailty without apology. He notes self acceptance at eighty four and discourages overemphasis on age, suggesting comfort for oneself and friends through quiet dignity. The piece cites Edward Everett Hale with a notion of timeless calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thada
Edward Everette Hale
Maroh
Notable Visitors Court Aid In Peak vs Shall Case
G A Frerkley of Corder visited the city Friday while Hon James A Reed of Kansas City assisted in taking depositions for the Peak vs Shall case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Frerkley
Corder
James A. Reed
Kansas City
Road Improvement Meeting in Higginsville March 12
Lafayette County Road Improvement Society invites all road commissioners and supporters to a meeting in Higginsville on March 12 1607. President Joan Drunken notes the March 7 date failed due to court conflicts and a suitable meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Road Improvement Society
Bigginsville
Higginsville
Courh
Joan Drunken
Presidents of Missouri colleges meet in Sedalia
Prec A F Smith traveled to Sedalia Friday to join a meeting of Missouri college presidents. James Cather of Doverwa in Lexington, Thorsday, and James Klapp of Higginaville near Higginville spent Thursday there.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shaw's Chapel
James Hale
Carpenters’ Union
Frank Boyer
Blackburn
Waul
D. A. Barr
Boonville Beete
Alok
Mianes Onda
Marguerite Davis
Kaneas City
Hida Week
E. B. Achley
Isaac Fulkerson
George Hall
H. A. Banchard
Wantuck
W. B. Cooper
Kansae City
Fricoda Agg
Iin
W. C. O'Neal
LaGrange
O'Neal
Ira Butterfield
Grand Pass
Om! Dillard
Sedelia
Will Closterman
Garfield A. Cook
Laxington
Bert Whetser
Army
Kankat City
S. M. Hinson
Elwin Yelt Sourcay
Indiana
C. V. Shoenlenberger
W Bf. Groon
Texas
Frank Corder
Marabal
Thoeay
Dick Campbell
Kansas
Charles
Dr. J. Perrie
Mia
Dr. Ryland
O. O. Wilson
Jobn Welker
L. A. Rechtermann
B. Sehmuts
Thoreday
E.der Downe
T. C. Sanders
Charles Pointer
Correy Conl Co
J. H. Porter
Charlie
Arthur Sweeney
Arthur W. Wilkening
Sidney A. Fishback
Babe Blusher
Odeaun
Spen
Wm. Adams
Oklahoma
Lafayette
Ont
Jake
J.P. Wilson
Miami
Fleet
Llown
Elarcia
Smith Farm
Plymouth Rock
Owen Williams
Hewis
Christian Church
Mayview
J. H. Coil
Wellington and Vicinity
LesaLma
Pat McNillay
J. A. Moon
Mamie Brinkman
Wd. Abring
Nwipolton
Odes. Glaescock
GO. Q. Kinkead
Weas Johnson
Ester Miles Ephet
Odesss
Robert Linna
John Retchart
Gen. Henry
Ana Wearet
Henry Kordes
A. FB. Oberhelman
O'inda Holke
Joseph Mebarg
Waxahachie
W B. Emison
Walter Westerman Bes
F. W. Drewel
Thomas Cole
C. S. Qgoly
L. Qorae
Ed. Aliting
Blockville
Sallie Crutsinger
Lukeville, Mo
E Maybee
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Milwauke
Eimer
Slim) Duebbert
Lanning Harris
John Nelberger
Joho MH Grumke
Lexay
Enomet Hammer
Big Sun Creek
Wister
Sal
Ray County
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