Gordon defends Macon county real property assessment record
State Auditor John P. Gordon cites the state board of equalization records to counter Governor Hadley's claim that he proposed leaving Macon county’s assessed values unchanged. Gordon asserts Macon’s real estate was considered separately and that he and Major Roach voted to leave Macon real estate at assessor values, with Hadley not voting.
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Jeferson City
Hadley
E. B. Clements
Macon
Macon County
John P. Gordon
State Board of Equalization
Gordon
Clements
Globe- Democrat
Eac
Major
Reach
Roach
Cong
Wales
Elks Defeated as Cadets Dominate Early Rally
Elks face a tough outing as Cadets seize control after early exchanges. Piebert pitched seven solid innings for the visitors but Elks’ bats faltered against ragged support. Hurley and Hillix sparked hits for the Elks, while Kling sat out.
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Elka
Wentworth
Kansas City
Fiebert
Elks
Hurley
Hillix
Elke
Piebert and
Shinn
Illix
Matchett
John Kling
Circuit Court Divorces Granted and Orders Made
In Johnson county circuit court Tuesday divorces were granted in Moses Mady versus Mary Mads Estella Dilworth versus Arthur Dilworth Nora Bryan versus Frank Bryan Georgia Bradley versus Samuel Bradley Lizzie Cromwell versus Allen Cromwell Mary J Lindsay versus William T Lindsay Thos F Williams et al versus Annie K Williams et al an order of sale was renewed and land ordered sold The State ex rel Keith prosecuting attorney v Higginsville Ranch No 2 Fraternal Order of Shamrocks amended petition defendant given until May 16 to answer Overruled motion for new trial Louis Gratz v Missouri Pacific Ry Co Gratz won appeal to the Kansas City Court of Appeals and defendant allowed until August 3 to file bill of exceptions.
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Moses Mady
Mary Mads
Estella Dilworth
Arthur Dilworth
Nora Bryan
Frank Bryan
Georgia Bradley
Samuel Bradley
Lizele Cromwell
Allen Cromwell
Mary J. Lindsay
William T. Lindsay
Thos. F. Williams
Annie K. Williams
Johnson County
Keith
Higginsville Ranch No.2
Fraternal Order of Shamrocks
Louis Gratz
Pac, Ry, Co
Gratz
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Good Capture Arrest of Grand Larceny Suspect
Marshal James N. Price arrested William Foster in Lexington on Tuesday. Foster, a Negro, was wanted by Sedalia authorities for grand larceny committed there last September and had been at large. Sedalia officials transported him back to the scene of the crime after the recognition by Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehal
James N. Price
William Foster
Sedalia
Foster
Lexington
Marshal Price
Biggineville
Mr. Price
Sedaila
Ida Kb. White
Order of the Eastern Star of
Corder
Oorder
Robert Frerking
Nebraska
Horace
Do M. Frasier
John Wilson
Higginsville
Wm. Wilson
Weston
San Francisco
Death of Miss Elizabeth Kemper Young in Alabama
Miss Elizabeth Kemper Young died April 28 at Alabama Synodical College for Women in Talladega. She taught at Elizabeth Bull Seminary in Lexington Missouri and later at Synodical College in Fulton Missouri. A noble Christian woman, she greatly endeared herself to the girls she instructed.
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Elizabeth Kemper Young
Alabama Synodical College For Women
Talladega
Alabama
Miss Young
Elizabeth Bull Seminary
Lexington
Synodical College
Fulton
Recital by Blackburn and Marshall at Central College
A large Lexing ton crowd attended a two artist recital in Murrell auditorium at Central College. Miss Blanche Blackburn sang with a clear soprano in German songs and Verdi arias while Miss Bess Marshall read scenes from Dickens and other pieces. Both received warm praise for poise and interpretation, with Margaret Aull assisting on piano.
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Blanche Blackburn
Bess Marshall
Murrell
Central College
Lexington
Miss Blackburn
Central
Schumann
Nevin
von Frelitz
Margaret Aull
Miss Marshall
Dickens
David Copperfield
T. A. Daly
J. W. Riley
Grace Field
William W. Martin
Miss Larmer
Mother’s Day Origins and Universal Honor Plan
A daughter proposed a global tribute by wearing white flowers on a designated day to honor mothers both living and dead. Inspired by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, the idea spread across North America and beyond, urging the second Sunday in May as a universal day of motherhood and concerted action.
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North America
Misa Anna Jarvin
Philadelphia
U. S.A
Death by own action of Peter Matzen near Lexington
Peter Matzen, an elderly German farmer living three miles from Lexington, committed death by own action last Sunday night by taking strychnine. He was nearly 70 years old and had been ill for some time. He had consumed a good deal of liquor, and it is thought his physical troubles caused despondency.
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Peter Matven
Lexington
J R K Moorehead Travels to Kansas City on Business
J R K Moorehead journeyed to Kansas City on Thursday for business matters.
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J. RK. Moorehead
Kansas City
Thareday
Class Graduates Receive Presents At Commencement
The graduates received their presents after the audience had been dismissed. The class of 24 includes Miata Frankie Belt, Nannie Corder, Ella Cunningham, Eva Langley, Bessie Dun, Ella Peep les, Lelia Smith Kia Saunders, and Walter Zemmeyer and Clarence Peeples. The Corder public school junior class hosted a reception at Mrs. Louis Smith home last Friday night. A large crowd attended and games were played. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served at 11, and the celebration continued late.
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Guy Miller
Corder
W. H. Hughes
Jodie Hackley
Iva O'Malley
Mary Margolis
Laura Heisler
Arthur Frerking
Leo Wollenman
American Hotel
Hannah Groves
Mary Margulis
Corder High School
Clase
Ria Saunders
Miata Frankie Belt
Nannie Corder
Ella Cunningham
Eva Langley
Bessie Dun
Ella Peeples
Lelia Smith Kia Saunders
Walter Zemmeyer
Clarence Peeples
Corder Public School
Louis Smith
Kansas City visits fade into yesterday's travels and events
J R Wilmot Judge Richard Field Hob Campbell and others headed to Kansas City yesterday for brief visits. N E Baskett and Amelia Baskett plus Robert Taubman and grandson Robert joined the trip. Ernest C Hays traveled from Muskogee to attend his sister Mia Hays funeral. High School track team members Irvin Morris George Wallace Robert Groves Aubrey Wright Fall Becker traveled to Warrensburg for the State Inter High School meet under Prof Little.
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J.R. Wilmot
Kansas City
Richard Field
Hob Campbell
Bigetnsville
Ernest C. Hays
Muskogee
Mia
T. J. McElroy
Irvin Morris
George Wallace
Robert Groves
Aubrey Wright
Fall Becker
Warreneburg
Prof. Little
Conrad to Return as Music Head at Central College
Prof. D. F. Conrad will return to Central College to lead the music department for at least three years, resuming duties in September after a stint at Ward Seminary in Nashville. President Gibson notes Miss Larmer will study next year, expressing regret at her departure and praising her as superintendent of the music department.
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D. F. Conrad
Central College
Cetral College
Conrad
Ward Seminary
Nashville
Tennessee
Gibson Wade
Central
Waverly Notes Locate Local Social Roundup
Miss Vicgice, Miss Lauree Weesel, and many local residents are listed visiting Marshall, Malta Bend, Higginsville, and Kansas City. Families including the McClures, Burnett, Landrum, and Weber are noted among shopping trips, visits, and extended stays with relatives across the region.
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Virgie Cook
Malta Bend
Mre
Will Wessel
Darlas Burnett
Marshall
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Mayview Notes
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Stater
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Bert Jennings
Odesad
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Drummond
Oleven
Bogle
Edward Pageon Weaton
New York
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Cal
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Farmers Bank
Robt
Bumbrough
Odessa
John Hwing
Warkenbrook
St. Louie Tueway
Dale
Benton Lewis
Corrine Herring
Joha Groves
G. A. Frerking
Esther
Excelsior Springs
C. W. Gewls
Kanwas City
Ida Smith
Leavenworth
Kansas
A.C. Helps
K R. L. Gaines
Hannah Hitt
George B. Sydnor
Lees Summit
Harry Rodekohr
St. Louis
Fred Schnable
Misses Blackburn
Peter Matzen
N.E. Baskett
Amelia
Robert Taubman
Robert
Waverly
Vicgice of Hodge
Lauree Weesel
Mrs. McClure
Taylor
Marshall Sunday
Nannie Palmer
Homefolks
Boonie Bird
Mra
Tom Davin
Willis Vandelin
Higgineville
N. Wilson
This Place
T. R. Landrum
C. H. Albright
George
H. Larkin
Miss Bessie
E.O. Buck
Roberta Landrum
Blackburn
W. J. King
Theer
Hopkins
May Masterson
Ferguson
Lon Davis
Clarice Williamson
Ben Oliver
Miss May Closterman
Georgia Weber
Kate Weber
W. F. Glenn
Huston
Texas
Mita Mary Tutt
Yelda Masterson
Nell Vanderlin
Messrs
Hurlburt and
Albright
Mary Baker
Ryland Todhunter
Miss Elliott
Kansans City
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