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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1912

Page

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Chautauqua This Summer in Lexington

Lexington plans an eight day Chautauqua starting July 28 aiming to provide educational entertainment after schools close. Pastor Mr White led efforts with Mr Meyer from the Mid-West Associated Chautauquas to gauge business support and secure a guarantee. A committee will seek funding from local business leaders to bring this event to town.

Lexington Academy White The Christian Church Meyers Chautauquas Meyer

Stalling Bros Bakery Robbed in Weekend Break‑In

A Stalling bakery was robbed early Sunday after a rear window was forced with a broken glass piece. The thief took about $1 from cash registers and cigars and cakes. Several suspects were arrested but released after they could account for their whereabouts.

Mrs August Neidig Dead

Mrs August Neidig an elderly German lady died Sunday morning at 10 55 at her Highland avenue home caused by old age and general debility She was born in Baden Germany October 12 1892 and was in her eightieth year The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday morning at nine o clock In church services Dr E C Rogers preached a sermon on Christ the Image of the Invisible Choral selections were from the Oratorio Elijah with the double quartette He shall give His Angels charge over Thee and Oh Rest in the Lord sung by Miss Lucile Reagan

August Neidig Highland Avenue Neidig Baden Germany E. C. Rogers Christ Elijah Lucile Reagan

Marriage Licenses Issued in Lexington and Odessa Areas

Marriage licenses have been issued to Jack Pritchard and Mary M. Stokes in Lexington, to Walter Lanceford in Oak Grove, and to Lizzie Hopkins in Odessa. Frank Hoefer spent Thursday in Kansas City on business. Mrs. W. C. Wood, visiting sister Mrs. Thoraday, returns home to Salisaw, Oklahoma, with Mrs. Sheets accompanying her.

Jack Pritchard Lexington Mary M. Stokes Walter Lanceford Oak Grove Lizzie Hopkins Odessa Frank Hoefer Kansas City W. CG. Wood Thoraday Salisaw Oklahoma Sheets

Wentworth Wins Another Steady Fielding Victory

Wentworth edged Kemper with a steady fielding game scoring one run in each of the first second and seventh innings as visitors misplayed the ball. Kemper pitcher allowed five hits and struck out eleven while Wentworth pitchers yielded five hits and ten strikeouts. Magee made a spectacular double killing with a key catch.

Wentworth Kemper Magee

Miss Browning and Brill Recitals HighlightLexington Arts

An overflowing Lexington College chapel hosted Miss Mattie Ban Browning in a graduation recital with Charles Tingle Lavinia St Clair and Miss English. Browning drew acclaim for enunciation and interpretation as encores followed, while Faye Marvin Brill's storm-delayed Central College recital impressed with a demanding program in three languages and a strong voice built by training. The Lowrey and Morgan Minstrels at the opera house drew good crowds, with solid singing and clean comedy though weak orchestral accompaniment.

Miss Browning Lexington College Mattie Ban Browning Expression Charles Tingle Kansas City Lavinia St. Clair English Henry Will . Nhithester Katherine Katherine of Aragon Charles Tingle Vera Faye Marvin Brill Central College Miss Brill Coste der Wanderer Schubert Mignon Thomas Gavotte Thomas Serenadé Neiddinger Robin Veidlinger Neidlinger Rachel Salter Kypels Holmes Tews Rachel Lowrey Morgan

Mrs Edward Aull Epent Thursday in Kansas City

Mrs Edward Aull observed Thursday in Kansas City with services and local notices honoring her life. Friends recall her as a longtime resident and community figure.

Edward Aull Epent Thorsday Kansas City

Coles Were a Frost as Wentworth Beats Them 11 to 1

The Coles Drug Company baseball team of Kansas City Missouri, managed by Nig Perrine, lost to Wentworth 11 to 1 last Friday. Joe Hruska pitched effectively, striking out batters and using a spitball. errors and passed balls contributed to the visitors’ run. Trotter was knocked out in the first after a triple by Randolph and a hit by Garzee. Lillis relieved but poor support followed.

Cole Drug Company Kansas City Kansas Joe Trotter Randolph Garzee Lillis Avso Eydets

Unclear Fragments Mention Cole Wentworth Hruska Eruska

Fragmentary OCR lists names including Cole Wentworth Hruska J. W. and Eruska J Um pire Shinn. No clear event or context emerges from the readable text.

Cole Wentworth Hruska J. W Eruska Shinn

Lexington High School Receives North Central Accreditation

The High School Inspector informs the Lexington superintendent that Lexington High School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This enables graduates to be admitted to many colleges without examination. The inspector notes only schools meeting high standards qualify for the honor list.

Lexington Schools North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Lexington High School North Central Association

Kennedy dies after illness at Geneva home

Mr. B. S. Kennedy died Thursday noon April 25 at his home 122 Lafayette Avenue Geneva New York after a three month illness. He was born near Paris Kentucky and moved to Missouri then this county where he grew to manhood. He worked as a traveling salesman through New York state for years. About eight years ago he married and is survived by his wife and daughter Elizabeth. He is a brother of Mrs. Chas Wallace.

B. S. Kennedy Lafayette Avenue Geneva New York Mr. Kennedy Paris Kentucky Missouri Elizabeth Kennedy Chas Wallace

Odessa Bank Official Ends Life In Tragic Night

Mr A Marshall a 25 year old unmarried bank employee in Odessa died by suicide Monday night. He had been in failing health and after work, bought underwear, shaved, then secured a revolver at the Citizens Bank. He returned home, bathed, dressed in new underwear and ended his life with a shot to the temple. His mother found him before morning.

A. Marshall Odessa Mr. Marshall R. ?. Marshall L. W. Marshall J. R. Marshall Tic Citizens Bank of Mirshall Mer. Marshall Battha The Hout

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Stalling Bros Arine—Onawake Coleridge Taylor Hiawantha Clara St. John Celia Grenville Browning Bulwer-Lytton Jiley Miss St. Clair Miss English Lowrey and Morgan Minstrels COLES FROST Coles, Trotter Lexington High Loyal Order of America Corine Wilson
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