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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
6
Tan Truthie visited Concordia Suns for the day. E. F. Stier appeared in Kansas City Sun. Hugo Nord was in Karigas City Sun. Dr. F. L. Carter spent Sunday in Odessa. Vince Owens spent Sunday in Kansas City.
Mrs. J P White of Rushboro Pa touts Dr King's New Discovery as lifesaving for lung trouble and coughs. The remedy, sold at Crenshaw & Young's drug store, costs 60 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Local notices mention farm help wanted, visits to Kansas City, and several residents traveling or visiting.
Walter Waddell went to Kansas City Friday evening on business. Misa Irene Stramcke traveled there Saturday for a short visit. Mrs BR Bertie and her daughter Miss Amle also went to Kansas City Saturday morning to spend a few days.
Judge Richard Field and Mr. L Pred Evans returned from Chicago while Miss Wim Simpeon visited Kansas City. An offer to Rural Route residents to subscribe to The St Louis Republic via The Intelligencer for 2.50 is advertised, valid for new subscribers and current paid-up readers planning a year in advance.
At about 7 30 Sunday morning a fire alarm came from W V Curtis residence on Franklin Avenue. An upstairs room had a metal sheet and boards over a blocked fireplace, burning soot heated the metal and ignited wood. Several men on site used a garden hose to extinguish before the fire department arrived.
An old promotional item advertises White's Cream Vermifage as an absolute cure for worms in children. It claims the product purges worms and is sold by Orenshaw and Young, urging parents to study wormology.
Ben Simmons, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, was injured when his right leg was crushed by a cage at Summit mines early Saturday morning. He is employed as a mine waiter driver and was taken to his parents’ home on East South street. Doctors say injuries are painful but not dangerous.
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Delbert Building in San Francisco fully endorses Electric Bitters as a spring medicine. It is claimed to correct stomach, liver and kidney disorders promptly and strengthen the system. Sold at Crenshaw and Young's.
A compilation of real estate transfers dated February 15 to February 28 1908 listing numerous parcels and livestock trades with buyers sellers and monetary amounts ranging from 2 to 10000 dollars across Concordia Alma Higginsville Lexington Waverly and nearby areas. Notable entries include Mary C Jarman to Jennie C Keith land for 1619 dollars and Emelia Getting et al to William Tebbenlamp for 10000 dollars.
Donte Weber's Weber Bros urges customers to avoid staying in dull rooms all winter and previews new spring wallpaper patterns arriving daily for 108. The ad emphasizes fresh designs and timely refresh options for homes.
Notice to qualified voters of Lafayette County Missouri announces an April 1908 election on establishing county school supervision. Petition by over one hundred freeholders prompted the County Court to order the vote, to be conducted by ballot with options Per Supervision or Against Supervision, and forwarded to the County Clerk. The notice appears in Lexington Inquirer and Higginville papers.
Advice urges maintaining liver bowel and stomach health to avoid illness. Ballard's Herbine is promoted as a remedy for constipation and related stomach and bowel troubles, suggesting proactive care rather than waiting to get sick.
In the circuit court of Lafayette County Missouri a decree and sale of property were issued. The sheriff announces a sale to settle a partition with terms and dates specified, and a public auction to convey title. The notice names the sheriff and court, indicates the sale will occur at a designated location in Lexington Missouri on a stated day, and lists the involved parties and legal actions.
Miss Georgia Gilkeson hosted her closing dance Friday at the academy dance hall. About 45 couples attended, with 20 numbers and a red-decorated ball. The grand march was led by Wm Hoge Jr and Miss Rebecca Cross white. Smilth's orchestra provided music as Gilkeson planned to return to Richmond Monday to organize another class.
East Raymond Maine preacher says Bucklen's Armed Salve cured a stubborn army wound and a vet practice uses it, calling it the best healer. Available at Crenshaw Young's drug store for 25 cents.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosted a Blues program in the Sunday School room on Friday evening after the usual social and business meeting. Readers Mine Carter, Reading Miss Josephine Shelton, and Vocal Duet Misses Coats and Cumer performed, with Dr Pattinlo reviewing league progress. Progressive conversation, music, ice, and cake followed amid tasteful decor and a social atmosphere.
Belief in good value with a price that will please readers. Showcasing Bedroom, Dining Room, Parlor furniture and a Moe of Reasonable goods like Refr igerators, Children's Go-Carts, lawn and porch sets. Promotes Sealy and Ostennoor mattresses. The Beat advertisement tone.
Public notice issued by the Circuit Court of Lafayette County Missouri requiring respondence from George W. Gordon and others. It announces service by publication with a Monday term, the risk of default if not answered, and the obligation to publish weekly in the local newspaper for five consecutive weeks.
Notice of trustee's sale on deeds of trust involving Hubbard and Bell in Lafayette County. Promissory notes dated April 20 and secured by property. sale to satisfy unpaid amounts with interest. Public notice given with sale details, due to default, and appointment of a trustee to proceed with sale at the courthouse door in Lexington.
A dated notice from February 1908 in Buckingham’s auction describes sale at the county court house in Lexington Lafarette County Missouri. It mentions promissory notes, valuations, and official signers including Oaqar Thomas acting sheriff and trustee.
Fragmented notice outlines a partition sheriff sale at the court in Lafayette County. Names appear distorted but indicate parties, dates, and property action. Details are unclear, but the document references a court sale proceeding and involved individuals.
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