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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

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Shinn and Simmons Tie Knot in Lexington

Wednesday evening at seven o clock the marriage of William Leo Shinn and Hannah Simmons was solemnized at the Catholic parsonage. Father G B Curry officiated. Shinn, son of Jerry and Mrs Shinn, is tied to Long and Shinn grocery. Bride, daughter of Charles and Mrs Simmons, is Lexington born and educated. They left for Kansas City for their honeymoon.

William Leo Shinn Hannah Simmons G. B Curry Shinn Jerry Shinn Lexington Long & Shinn Thebride Charles Simmons Kansas City

Mr Garr Renewed Longtime Subscription

Mr George W Garr renewed his subscription to the Intelligence yesterday morning marking his forty five year habit. He will be eighty six next Sunday and is praised for loyal support as he looks forward to more years with his wife and family.

George W. Garr Intelligencer Garr

Local Court House Spelling Match Draws Huge Crowd

A Monday night spelling contest in the courthouse drew an enormous crowd with hundreds unable to gain admission. The event featured intense interest and surprises as young Laura Drumm, fourteen, daughter of Mrs. Arthur Drumm, won by holding the floor to the end before word supply ran out.

Laura Drumm Arthur Drumm

Burial of Rev W B Bull in Metz MO Pastor Dies

The body of Rev W B Bull a farmer pastor of the Methodist church died in Metz Missouri at 10 o clock Saturday morning. The remains were brought here Monday morning for burial. Rev Bull was about 57 years of age.

W. B. Bull Fwmer Methodist Church Metz

Main Street Property Sold by Tom McIntyre

Tom McIntyre purchases from the Reid estate the three store buildings on West Main Street occupied by Robt. Norfolk and Henry Gelzer. The sale transfers ownership of the storefronts to McIntyre, consolidating property along the Main Street block.

Tom McIntyre Reid Robt. Norfolk Henry Gelzer West Main Street

Appointed Mine Inspector in City An Office Change

Governor Major Monday appointed Benjamin B. Fischer of this city as deputy mine inspector. Mr. and Mrs. Zach A. Wright traveled to Kansas City for a few days. Mrs. Thompson Penn left for Ka hoka Missouri after visiting her daughter. Rev. C. M. Davenport went to Dallas Texas for a General Board meeting of the M. E. Church South. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Buck announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday April 26 1913. Miss Nannie Cunniff of Kansas City arrived for a visit Tuesday evening.

Major Monday Benjamin B. Fischer This City Zach A. Wright Kansas City Thompson Penn Kahoka A. W. Allen C. M. Davenport Dallas Texas General Board of Mission M. E. Church South Adolph Buck Nannie Cunniff

Recital Glory for Miss Wilmot at Central College

Miss Frances Wilmot, a Central College senior from Lafayette County, gave a finished graduate recital in Murrell auditorium Tuesday evening. Her lyric soprano and assured attack impressed, with German Italian and English songs, notably Faust and Lang ghosts. Mrs. Allen accompanied with artistry as Wilmot earned sincere praise from the audience.

Frances Wilmot Central College Murrell Wilmot Lafayette County Miss Wilmot Neidlinger Remberg

Kansas City Organist Edward Kreiser To Give Opening Recital

Edward Kreiser, a nationally renowned organist trained in America and Paris with Guilmant, will perform the opening recital on the new organ at Murrrel Auditorium, Central College, on May 9. He serves as organist and choirmaster at Independence Boulevard Christian Church and has given 164 recitals in Kansas City plus many concerts elsewhere.

Edward Kreiser Paris Guilmant Grand Avenue Methodist Church Independence Boulevard Christian Church Kreiser Kansas City Murrel Auditorum Central College

Visit comes and goes as families reunite in Odessa

Miss Amny Heisler returned to her Odessa home Sunday night after visiting with her sister Miss Laura Heisler. Mrs M A Drummond of Dover arrived Saturday for a visit with her son B B Drummond. For sale a fine Jersey male.

Amny Heisler Odessa Laura Heisler M. A. Drummond Dov.r B. B. Trummond Jersey

Marriage Licenses Issued for Several Couples in Missouri

Public record shows issued licenses to James T. Riner and Napoleon Jessica M. Brooker from Oak Grove, Wm L. Shinn from Lexington, Hannah S. Simmons from Lexington, Thoy Miller from Higginsville, Laura Killen from Corder, Charles H. Wolfe and Pearl Street from Richmond.

James T. Riner Napoleon Jessica M. Brooker Oak Grove Wm L. Shinn Lexington Hannah S. Simmons Lexington Thoy, Miller Higginsville Laura Killen Corder

Card of Thanks for Mable Thorson

We thank our friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved sister and daughter Mable Thorson. I, THORSON and FAMILY.

Mable Thorson Thorson

Local residents who traveled this week

Mrs. C. M. Owen and son C. M. dr returned to Kansas City Sunday after visiting with Mrs. Dow Hix. Mrs. Janes Hare and three children returned to Independence Sunday after visiting relatives. Mrs. Porter Paddock of Independence visited friends here. Ben Price went to Higginsville Monday. H. T. Phillips visited Higginsville Sunday evening on business. Mrs. Homer Chambers went to Aullville Monday. Mrs. T. J. Bandon Mrs. Evan Young and Rev. S. Boyd White attended the County Convention of the Christian church in Higginsville Monday. Mrs. J. B. Marshall traveled to Warsaw Monday to visit relatives.

C. M. Owen C.M Kansas City Janes Hare Independence Porter Paddock Ben Price Higginsville H. T. Phillips Homer Chambers Aullville T. J. Bandon Evan Young Boyd White the Christian Church J.B. Marshall Warsaw

Thierman Craig Wedding At Craig Home

Ms Daniel B Thierman and Mijas Sallie C Craig wed at the bride’s parents home in Lexington Tuesday at four o clock Rev SO Mall officiated. The ceremony was before ferns with pink and white flowers. Atha Je Weebe sang O Promise Me and Laura Thierman played the wedding march. Ruth Craig was maid of honor Melvin Thierman best man and Elizabeth Slaughter ring bearer. Out of town guests from Aullville Waverly Corder Page City Dover and Marshall attended. Afterward light refreshments followed and the couple left for Kansas City then their future home near Aullville.

Daniel B. Thierman Mijas Sallie C. Craig Werrings John M. Craig Mall Atha Je Weebe Laura Thierman Ruth Craig Melvin Thierman Aullville Little Ming Elizabeth Slaughter Lydia Thierman Laura Deli Thierman Melvin Ralph Thierman Lewis Thierman Harry Steel May Steele Arthur Steele Waverly Eb, Elsen Marshall Walter Sydnor Corder Earl Lyons Frances Page City Martin Olliver Dover

Moose Band Makes First Public Appearance

The Moore band organized about a year ago performed Tuesday night at Wrights Grand Opera House in their first public concert. The 27 member group, trained by Capt. F A Day, delivered an excellent program, earning congratulations for quality music.

Moore Wright's Grand Opera House F. A. Day

St. Louis Man Visits Relatives Here Over Weekend

William Stonestreet of St. Louis arrived Saturday evening for a few days visit with relatives in the area.

William Stonestreet St. Louis

Wentworth and MVCC Players Deliver Sloppy Lexington Show

Wentworth and Missouri Valley College clashed in Lexington with a sloppy display marked by numerous errors and misplays. Pitcher One Slasher starred amid poor defensive support, while Wentworth produced timely hitting and Wilson in center field made a standout catch for MVCC. The Cadets erupted for five runs in the seventh, then Slasher struggled as the game faded.

Wentworth Missouri Valley College Lexington Tye Wilson Cadets Peach Slasher

Chicago visitor arrives for weeks with home folks

O. R. Sellers arrived from Chicago Saturday evening to spend a few weeks with home folks. Mrs. J. B. Silver went to Kansas City Wednesday for a few days' visit.

O. R. Sellers Chicago

Mens suits in woolen materials up to twenty five dollars

A sale listing presents a large variety of men s suits in woolen materials. It notes novelty materials, styles, checks, plain and fancy weaves with prices ranging from ten to twenty five dollars.

Hart, Schaffner & Marx

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shinn-Simmons Mr. Garr Main Street Miss Graves Myrtle Deshw Graves Murrell Auditoring Moniay H. Toe Frog William F. Chiles Rubinstein Tschatkowsky Teresi Espignol Moxekowski Charles H. Wolfe Richmond Pearl Street Department of Agriculture The Missouri University Moose Eee Telcome M. V Norfolk McDaneld & Wiley Clothing CO Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing
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