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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1921

Page

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Wrathful Prolific Keith Dies at Home in Kansas City

Charles A. Keith longtime Fayette County prosecutor dies suddenly at 12 30 p m Friday at his son in law Dr John Aull 2741 Benton Ave Kansas City Mo after ill health. Born Nov 27 1871 he studied at Missouri University Law 1891 and served as common ent of cadets at Salisbury Academy. He practiced law in Higginsville and later served two terms as prosecuting attorney before retiring. An active Presbyterian and Mason he leaves wife Rosa H Smith and daughters Mrs John Aull and Aileen Keith plus two brothers and his mother.

Kansas City Charles A. Keith Fayette County John Aull Benton City Keith Mr. Keith Wm. Keith University of Missouri Law Department Salisbury Acamy Salisbury Roswell New Mexico Mactice Higginsville Pier Eee Eutir Tingator Ncember Masonic Order Knights of Pythias The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Mrs Frances Ireland Stonestreet Dies In Oklahoma City

Mrs Frances Ireland Stonestreet widow of the late Wm M Stonestreet died Saturday night at 7 30 at the home of her son William in Oklahoma City where she had been visiting for a month. Born April 26 1862 on a Odessa area farm she was educated at Elizabeth Bull Seminary and married in Kansas City November 5 1883. Survived by one son William of Oklahoma City her mother Mrs B R Ireland and two sisters Mrs B B Frazer and Mrs A J Chalkley of this city. Body arrived Monday evening. Funeral services by Rev Robt L Cowan were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday at 8 o clock.

Frances Ireland Stonestreet Wm. M. Stonestreet William Oklahoma City Stonestreet Odessa Elizabeth Bull Seminary Mr. Stonestreet Kansas City William Stonestreet B. R. Ireland B. B. Frazer A. J. Chalkley Robt. L. Cowan Presbyterian Church

Mrs Georgia Young Smith Dies After Illness Near Lexington

Mrs Georgia Young Smith died at 9 30 PM at her home four miles southwest of Lexington after a long illness. Born March 6, 1851 in Lexington, she was daughter of the late Henderson Smith and wife of Dr Sandford Smith. Survived by son Lewis and daughters Calloway, Mrs Charles Smith, and Misses Margaret Laura Catherine and Nancy Smith. Funeral services by Rev J B Alexander will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 30 PM.

Georgia Young Smith Lexington Smith Henderson Smith Sandford Smith Ets Lewis Calloway Charles Smith Margaret Laura Catherine Nancy Smith J. B. Alexander

Funeral services held at Presbyterian church

The body was brought to Lexington Saturday morning. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Robt. L. Cowan were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Masons had charge of the services at the grave.

View Lexington Robt. L. Cowan Presbyterian Church Masons

Lhevinne Concert Aids Legion Fund In Murrell Auditorium

The Lhevinne concert Friday evening in Murrell Auditorium drew a full house with overflow seating. Local musicians organized the event, and the audience response showed Lexington will support quality concerts. Net proceeds total $150 for the American Legion memorial fund.

American Legion Fund Murrell Auditorium Lexington the Legion Memorial Fund

Elks Elect Officers for Local Lodge

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks elected officers Friday night with O. R. Sellers as Exalted Ruler P. V. Barnett as Esteemed Leading Knight Ford Bates Jr as Esteemed Loyal Knight M. R. McClelland as Esteemed Lecturing Knight Felix G. Young as Secretary Wm H Cohrs as Treasurer Peter Hale as Tiler I E Keller as Trustee J A McDoneld as Delegate to Grand Lodge H C Chiles as Alternate.

Elks Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks O. R. Sellers P. V. Barnett Ford Bates, Jr M. R. McClelland Felix G. Young Wm. H. Cohrs Peter Hale I. E. Keller J. A. McDoneld Grand Lodge H. C. Chiles

Wiley-Wiley and Landrum wed in Kansas City

Mr William Serat Wiley son of Mr and Mrs B T Wiley and Miss Robert Ves ta Landrum daughter of Mrs Laura Landrum of Waverly Missouri were married in Kansas City on Saturday March 12 Wiley a druggist by trade operates in Kansas City where the couple will reside.

William Serat Wiley B. T. Wiley

Train kills Italian man at River Route foot of Tenth

John Bassi, about 45, was run over and killed Monday morning by a Pacific Train on the River Route at the foot of Tenth street. Both arms and both legs were severed from the body. No witnesses.

Pacific John Bassi Tenth Street

Recital by Miss Elizabeth Graves Pupils Delights Murrell Auditorium

A large audience attended the recital by Miss Elizabeth Graves pupils in Murrell Auditorium on Monday evening. Each number was performed with accuracy reflecting credit on the teacher and the pupils.

Elizabeth Graves Murrell Auditorium

Brunk and Moore Wed in Lexington Baptist Service

Mr Han ford Brunk and Miss Edith Moore both of Lexington were married Friday evening at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Elias C Miller officiating. A J Kinderknecht learned Friday evening of his brother's death in Wichita Falls Texas from pneumonia. He was 26, son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Kinderknecht of St Mary's Kansas. He had visited here several times, last about six weeks ago. Mr and Mrs A J Kinderknecht left Sunday for St Mary's Kansas to attend the funeral.

Hanford Brunk Edith Moore Lexington The Baptist Parsonage Elias C. Miller A. J. Kinderknecht Wichita Falls Texas Nicholas Kinderknecht St. Mary’s Kansas St. Mary’s Kansas

Son’s appendicitis success boosts Richards visit

John R. Wilmot returned from Richards Missouri where his son Fred faced a serious appendicitis. An operation performed last Monday was entirely successful and a rapid recovery now seems assured.

John R. Wilmot Richards, Mo Fred

Public Library seeks book donations and weekly visits

The Public Library invites patrons to inspect the library every Thursday afternoon and asks for books including Sea Wolf Tarzan of the Apes Tom Sawyer and more by Jack London Twain Irving and other authors to aid children and older patrons. The Kansas City Star opposes AP monopolies while Kansas City Kansan seeks AP membership.

Public Library Sea Wolf Son of the Wolf Star Rover John Barleycorn Jack London Peta Gay Street Wight Cousins Abecott Twain Marie Chan—Page Little Colonel Books—Johnston Kansas City Star Kansas City Kansan Senator Capper Kansas City Kansas Associated Press Star Star and Times Journal Kansas City Territory

Warrensburg educators attend Charles A Keith funeral

Dr. EB Hendricks president of the State Teachers College Warrensburg Dr A Phillips dean of the faculty and G B Hoover registrar attended the funeral of Charles A Keith who had served as president of the Board of Regents for about eight years and was elected at the board's first meeting after his appointment.

EB. L. Hendricks State Teachers College Warrensburg A. Phillips G. B. Hoover Charles A. Keith Keith Board of Regents

Tax Returns In Lafayette County Rise In 1920

Income tax returns filed in Lafayette County for 1920 totaled 20 196 86 dollars. Officials believe 1921 filings will exceed this amount as taxpayers anticipate higher incomes and increased levies.

Lafayette County

Aull and party travel afterKC for deaths

Wm Aull Jr with Miss Aileen Keith and Rev Robt L Cowan drove to Kansas City Friday afternoon after Miss Keith was summoned by the death of her father Charles A Keith. Mr and Mrs Wm M Stone Streat who accompanied the body of Mr Stone street's mother to Lexington Monday left for Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs Ed Kuhn and young daughter Mary Bowers with Mrs Kuhn's parents Mr and Mrs P Domville drove to Lexington Sunday to visit friends.

Wm. Aull, Jr Aileen Keith Robt. L. Cowan Kansas City Miss Keith Chas. A. Keith Wm. M. Stonestreat Mr. Stonestreet Lexington Oklahoma Ed Kuhn Mary Bowers

Class Demands on Congress and Labor’s Welfare Path

An editorial warns against special interest pressures from labor agricultural groups and veterans groups, urging Congress to adopt only measures that benefit most citizens and promote mutual concessions. BE. N. Hopkins departs for a three week visit with brother John Hopkins in Galveston Texas.

Congress

Armored Inner Tire promises longer mileage and savings

Changing tires in dust or mud is dirty work. An armored inner tire inside your casing will save repair bills and add one third to your tire mileage. They offer you 100 percent or more of your investment.

Public Auction of Roofing Materials at Lexington Mo

Property to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the Missouri Pacific Freight House in Lexington Missouri on March 22 1921 at 2 pm One half barrel liquid roofing cement and one kit roofing cement Goods held for account of Ike Gratz 2 17 4wkas

Missouri Pacific Freight House Lexington Ike Gratz

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Wrath OF Chas. A. Keith Rosa H. Smith John Keith William Keith May Lexington Savings Bank Lexington, Missouri Wiley-Landrum Brunk-Moore Ralph Connor James Lane Allen Washington Irving Florence Barclay Klein J. G. Crenshaw Clyde Wright Main Lexington, MO American Legion Harding BE. N. Hopkins Brother John "Hopkins Galveston Lambert Lumber Company
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