Moorehead Lumber Firm Forms New Partnership
On April first James R. Moorehead will become co partner with his sons James R. Jr and Wingate to run the lumber business started by Moorehead thirty years ago. The firm is named James R. Moorehead Lumber Company and will continue the Get it At Moore ads beloved by Lexington customers. James T. Kinkead, eight year yard employee, retires April first. his friends wish him success in new ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Moorehead
James R. Jr
Wingate
James T. Kinkead
Kinkead
Lexington
Man fined for assault charge in Summit vicinity
Earl Corum, living near the summit mine, appeared before Justice Clyde Wright Friday afternoon on a charge of attempted assault against his wife's thirteen year old niece. The act allegedly occurred Saturday night at Corum's home where the girl worked. She reported to her parents, who swore out a warrant. Corum was fined one dollar and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Corum
Summit Mine
Clyde Wright
Corum
South Side Addition
Minister to Conduct May King Funeral in Marshfield
Rev. R. N. Allen left yesterday for Marshfield Missouri to conduct the funeral services of Miss May King at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Allen
Marshfield, Mo
May King
Death of H W Turner in Albuquerque
Telegram reports H W Turner died of apoplexy at his Albuquerque home Saturday. Born in Wilton England at seventy four, he came to the United States at eight, served as city marshal and then postmaster from 1876 to 1884. He later lived in Kansas City before moving to Albuquerque eight years ago. Survived by wife Flora Carroll Turner a son Carroll and three siblings Emma Taubman Josephine Switzer and Edwin Turner. Funeral held in Albuquerque on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Turner
Albuquereque
New Mexico
Mr. Turner
Wilton
England
Kansas City
Albuquerque
Flora Carroll
This City
Carroll
Emma Taubman
Josephine Switzer
Edwin Turner
Manoah Edwards Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Higginsville
Manoah Edwards of Higginsville declares his bid for the Lafayette County sheriff nomination in the Democratic primary on August 1, 1916. He touts a deep Democratic lineage, 35 years in the county, regular voting for the cause, and the qualifications and determination to perform sheriff duties, seeking Democratic voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoah Edwards
Higginsville
Lafayette
Edwards
Kimmick Visits Father in St. Marys Hospital Kans
Albert Kimmick traveled to Kansas City Sunday to visit his father Leo Kimmick who remains under treatment at St. Marys Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kimmick
Kansas City
Leo Kimmick
St. Mary’s Hospital
Busy Session for City Dads
Lexington city council met in regular session with all members present. The Methodist Church gained permission to alter a curb line near the southwest corner of its property to improve safety, work to be done at church expense under supervision of H C Roger. An ordinance curbing erection of billboards within thirty feet of Main Street was passed. Election judges and clerks for April 4, 1916 were appointed across four wards, with polling places adjusted in the Third Ward to Chas Barron’s grocery. Additional measures ordered sidewalk on Eleventh Street, roadbed repair behind a lumber yard, fire plug for Price addition, two streetlights on Sixth Street, and a retaining wall cost survey on Seventeenth Street. The council adjourned to March 8, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taubman
Methodist Church
E. J. McGrew
Lexington
H. C. Rogere
Main Street
City of
Highland Avenue
Twentieth Street
Robert Johnson
J. W. Coulter
Peter Mallet, Sr
Martin Colins, Jr
Chas. Phillips
C. A. Bledsoe
H. L. Starkebaum
Thomas Rosewell
M. E. Easter
John McNamara
G. C. Schane
Harry Blee
L. A. Galladay
O. W. Wilcoxon
W. F. Weis
J. D. Thompson
T. W. Willis
Roy Atterbury
Lewis Galle
Mike Blee
Third Ward
Pierre Mavel
Fred Jenkins
John Burris
Chas. Barron
D. T. Bogie
Lawrence Fuhr
Chas. Barron’s
Loomis Drug Store
Neet
Eleventh Street
Att Brothers
Booker
Buellens
Jas. R. Moorehead
Steele
Howard
Seventeenth Street
Lexington High School Throttles Corder in 58 to 25 Victory
Lexington High School boys basketball overwhelmed Corder 58 to 25 on Thursday night. Star forward Welch scored over half the points with 14 field goals and 3 free throws. Coach Clemens guided a sharp, improving team amid 15 fouls apiece. Joe Howe officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington High School
Corder
Lexington
Welch
Hays Welch
Clemens
Joe Howe
Announced Sheriff Candidate Robert J. Sims of Lexington
The Intelligencer prints the formal announcement of Robert J. Sims of Lexington as a Democratic candidate for Sheriff, subject to the August 1 1916 primary. Sims, a lifelong Democrat, has lived in Lexington fourteen years after moving from a farm near Odessa and asks Democrats across the county to consider his candidacy. If nominated he pledges effort for the party ticket and, if elected, to discharge duties fearlessly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligencer
Robert J. Sims
Lexington
Democratic Party
Sims
Mayview
Odessa
Lexington Votes On Local Option Election Plan
A petition in Lexington asks the city council to call a local option election in early summer. With only 140 signatures required, supporters deem the election highly likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
John Warder Resigns for Kansas City Biscuit Job
John Warder left Sunday morning for Kansas City to join the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company. A. J. Nolting traveled to Sedalia on Monday for business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warder
Kansas City
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company
A. J. Nolting
Sedalia
Kelly Pool Visits Lexington In Missouri Secretary Race
Democratic nominee hopeful Kelly Pool campaigns in Lexington today seeking support for the Missouri secretary of state race. Pool aims to boost name recognition and rally voters ahead of the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kelly Pool
Lexington
Pool Candidacy Praised by Democrats in Voter Support
A political endorsement lauds Mr Pool as a capable and deserving gentleman worthy of Democratic support. The prediction is for his nomination by an overwhelming majority and election with votes to spare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
City Council Approves 17th St Retaining Wall Plan
City Council approved a concrete retaining wall and fill for a washout on 17th St after rejecting a prior ergonomic, non permanent improvement estimate. Work to begin when weather allows. Wentworth beats Kansas City Veterinary College 47 to 22 to end 1916 basketball season. Murph, Dick, and Gardner star for Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
17Th St
Mrs. Chas G Russell Visits Russell Family in Clinton Mo
Mrs Chas G Russell of Clinton Missouri is visiting Mrs Sallie D Russell, the mother of her husband, at her home south of town.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James R
Ment
Lambert Wymber Company
George W. Carter
W.V. Curtis
Milt Price
Earl Wallace
Leon Roy
James Short, Sr
George W. Simons
James Rosewall
George Gaffin
John Rosewall
John /. Mosby
Chas. Guilue
John W. Fox
Fred How
Sixth Street
Large Scorf
Hays
Council Proceedings
J. A. Scarlett
Ladeson and Weinstein
Horse Doctors
Wentworth
Kansas City Veterinary College
Soldier Boys
Kemper
Subs
Murphy
Gardner
Vets
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