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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
2
A New Orleans woman was thin because she did not extract sufficient nourishment from her food. She used Scott's Emulsion and gained a pound per day. Available from all druggists for 60 cents and one dollar.
By his own hand Coffee Rice is dying at his father's residence on East Lexington Street after a self-inflicted wound from a 32 caliber revolver. He cannot live more than a day or two, though he partially recovered from shock. He fired two shots, one missing and the other entering the abdomen. He is married to Miss Ina Warden of Kansas City, Kansas. Rail history notes he was a cadet at Wentworth Military Academy and a star center for the team last May.
Sunday morning while fishing ten miles southwest of Wellington near Moots old mill bull discovered a decomposed body lodged in a log drift. Coroner Frank Mann and Marshall Larkin examined the body and found nose glasses money tobacco and other items but no identifying papers. The man appears 60 to 70 years old, goat clothing, likely laborer from nearby oak grove road camp. no foul play suspected. The body was buried on the Sni riverbank.
Edward S. Pilleworth presents a study of unusual mental strains in his story The Elemental. The tale follows a tramp and examines curious aspects of the human mind through his life episode.
M Tarbell recounts Tom Reed's first appearance in Congress as the inventor of clever procedural rules. She notes a 1888 rent tariff fight and a rule allowing disagreement without reaching agreement, described by a New York Herald correspondent as a pun on the Irish dream.
Commander Robert B Peary confirms a new voyage from New York on July 1 with Roosevelt refit funds and 100000 dollars for equipment. He expects to reach the Ice Belts by mid July with a crew and gear similar to the prior expedition and plans to buy two hundred dogs in Greenland, hoping a voyage of about the same sixty months as 1905.
A Central Missouri Republican editorial urges President Roosevelt to stop meddling in his successor’s selection. It stresses loyalty to the party and admiration for Roosevelt while warning that continued public political combat could harm the party’s future and the nation.
The fragment recounts a 1864 event involving a black soldier and a buried sword linked to his grandfather, amid wartime turmoil and Price's campaign. It shifts to a medical testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for pneumonia and a dubious heir story involving Descon Fielding Wilhite tied to Dowie, with stray Missouri references.
Three lawyers complained to the editor over the word impeached used in a weekly Intelligencer report about Robt A Wilson. They argued legal usage means defeat, while the piece meant to question whether Wilson paid certain checks. The Intelligencer notes it did not go to a jury in this matter.
Notice to creditors and others interested of the administrator's plan to make a final settlement at the May term. Proceedings to begin at the probate court in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, to be held on the second Monday in May.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Sarah A Wyath deceased were granted to Willis Combs on this 1907 date in Laftayacts County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them within two years from this publication or be barred forever. Willis Combs is administrator.
Notice is given to all heirs and interested parties that Martha Frances Robinson executrix will apply for a final settlement of the John Robinson estate at the May term 1907 of the probate court of Later de Goutty Minnesota. The hearing will begin on the second Monday in May in the probate court room in the city.
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle life enhancer. The ad claims the pills cost 26 cents per box and guarantee satisfaction through Crenshaw and Young druggists.
Notice to creditors and interested persons that the administrator will apply for a partial distribution of the estate of Daniel Castello, deceased. Hearing will be held at the county court at law in Washington City on the date to be announced.
A Higginsville committee seeks public input on whether to hold a town fair to rebuild the star-reliant subscription. The first circuit fair promises many borers and housing needs. A meeting is set at the courthouse Friday April 26 1907 at 7 30 pm for interested residents to attend.
The May McClures issue features color reproductions for The Bight of the Copper Kings and The Reminiscences of Long Life with Civil War portraits. It highlights L London Campbell F L Schoonover and Lucy Pratt drawings, Frederica Dorr Steele pen and ink pieces, E I Blumenshey contributions, and Gartrude Partington etchings. Mrs Eddy portraits appear with a page on her early disciples and Apa Gilbert Eddy. Weber returns from Ravens City after a short ride.
Monday afternoon Robt Lines unearthed a sixty pound iron bomb shell while digging a garden. He drew the attention of local official Chea Bowring who quickly recognised the large round iron object as a war relic.
Three salesmen offer a compilation of surveys with nets figures and drawings. It lists countries towns populations and railroads with distances between stations and outlines congressional districts with populations. Other features noted but not detailed. Extraordinary opportunity for energetic men from Ranp Monally and C. Chicago.
A note of gratitude to friends and acquaintances for their help and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Jean Owens.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. declares under oath in Toledo that Hall's Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh or pay one hundred dollars. Notary A. W. Gueaser attests December 6, 1880. Claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous membranes. Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
A damaged listing advertises a nursery sale with varieties of trees and plants. It promotes peaches and black raspberries, urging readers to place orders and pay in advance, noting the stock and a price list available elsewhere. Addressed to Lexington Nursery, 602-32.
About forty youngsters gathered Saturday evening at Mrs Mary B Terhune east of Lexington to honor Miss Ruby Osborne and Miss Jessie Osborne of Bates Oilby. Smiths orchestra played with dancing and light refreshments served. Guests included Carl and Gratz Shelby and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Kelley from Bates City.
Daily forecasts and special warnings issued by the Weather Bureau cover the 86 hour period ending 8 p.m. the following day. Suburban subscribers may obtain forecasts by calling Central after 1 a.m. The notices reference arrangements and local procurement details for materials and services.
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