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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
8
A dated discussion argues that true nursing sympathy cannot be bought by birth or training. The piece recalls personal contrasts among nurses, from a poised, considerate expert to a private nurse who feigns care, and a capable hospital nurse poorly suited to home service.
Department of Education notes Missouri debated several school bills touching district boundaries and certification reciprocity. Some measures passed both houses, others failed. Attorney General opinions urged county boards to choose textbooks locally, risking price fluctuations. Local items report the April 27 1906 marriage of James E Motte to Miss Mary L Larkin in Marshall with reception in Waverly.
An accomplished young lady is described as well suited to preside over the home of her worthy husband, indicating a favorable view of marriage and domestic duties in the context presented.
Tourist cars on the Asian Pacific are clean and light and airy. Overcrowding is avoided. Seats upholstered in rattan, berths hung with curtains, bevel plate glass windows adorn the sides, wide bore ceilings enclosed for comfort. Cross the continent in a Union Pacific tourist sleeper to enjoy the trip and save money. Inquire of HOG. Kam, A. G.P. A. 901 Walnut Street, Kanems City Mo.
Lexington business men agree to close on Monday May 15 1605 from 3 30 pm after the Wentworth Kemper game. Signatories include W Po Hinesley Sinner A Gillen Grawford Traders Laderaia Itpota Steven Mdw FL Meyer Eggleston Ewing WP Rowch Lang Kricho Waker Badwiga Sol Mike Bra Wino Moorman Le BE Mark Schweererow D Stalling Kaebel Grate Bros F Thoroturgh A Egle G C BcHawe Commercial Bank Nasnur Mrs Jas Haye W A AIM M Ludeson Co W Hays C J Schuefermeyer W F Wels Braun Mungrove Co
Word reaches that Mrs. Jenele B Carter of Columbia, daughter of Mrs. Bettie Harwood of Dover and niece of Dr. Carter, was injured when a state university pool building she was matron of was struck by lightning last Thursday. She was thrown from bed. the bolt struck at night, the bed toppled into another room. Though painful, her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Quaoty Court awarded the contract as county depositary to the Commercial Bank for one year at one and one-fourth per cent of daily balances with the brick work on the lumber and coal to Bush & Berry. The county clerk was ordered to receive bids and let contract for carpenter work on same.
Twenty four room modern house near Main Street and West bottoms in Katsas City Kansas City Mo. Bargain for cash or will trade. Address Rs B 725 West Lith Ave Kansas City Mo Fayette Advertiser. The Central Male Quartette delivered a strong first show at Central College chapel May 11 1905 drawing a full house. Admission 25 cents. Also notes on Chicago teamsters strike delaying freight and local births deaths marriages in Missouri towns.
Miss Laura Wickler and Miss Martha Smith returned home from Blackburn and Malta Bend while Mrs Addie Young left for Kansas City to visit relatives. Several Lexington residents shuttled to and from Kansas City for shopping, visits, or circus events. Jeremiah Collins and Cadet Collins were mentioned among travel notes. Sheriff Kinkead escorted Robert Reed to Kansas City on horse theft charges. A variety of notices include real estate transfers, employment ads, and river pilot Captain H M E Chadwick’s visit, reflecting daily life in Lexington and surrounding towns.
Mrs J Finn of Buffalo writes that after social life ended by illness a doctor advised rest. She tried Perrins, found it revived her system and within two months felt perfect. Dr Hartman of Hartman Sanitarium offers free advice.
A Kansas City Journal promotion offers boys and girls a free watch if they recruit ten new subscribers at 2.50 total payment for boys and 2.50 for girls. The Pride watch for boys is nickel plated with a lever escapement, the Lady Juliet for girls is gold finished. Premiums ship postage paid after submitting names and addresses by post office order. The offer expires July 1905.
Letters of administration on the estate of Daniel M Costello granted by the Lafayette County Probate Court Missouri. Persons having claims must exhibit them with proper proof within two years from the date of issued letters. otherwise they are forever barred. Dated April 2 1905 Joseph de Long Administrator.
The Probate Court docket lists multiple cases across days in May 1905, noting minors and executors, curators, guardians, and administrators for numerous estates. Names include Charles Proctor and Wm minors, Hatty Peste as curator, Terhune Cleveland and others, and several administratrixes and curators such as Brandan and Brandt in various estates, with dates May 0 to May 16 and instructions for guardians and executors to file settlements.
Letters of administration granted to the undersigned on the date in Lafayette County Missouri by the Probate Court. All persons having claims against the estate must file within one year after the date of notice or be barred. Noted on the first day of May 1900s. CHATHAM M BWESG Administrator.
Mr. B Rhodes Cronanvel Tennessee reports a cancer case he calls a cur lumer of mice hudson with a back sore that persisted for years. He says two bottles of Dr Classes German Penetrating Lotion relieved the pain and healed the sore, claiming a complete cure. Sold by Lamy Farmer.
Fragmented local notice details a sale in Lexington from April 76th to May 20 percent, with mentions of prices like 1.75 and May 8th to FF. Also references A. 8 Looms Agel Born, Waverly Say and wife of PW Yancy, a daughter. The readable portion preserves event mentions and people but lacks context and full clarity.
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