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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

Page

2

Lexington Intelligencer Weekly Friday Edition

The Lexington Intelligencer is issued weekly on Fridays with a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year payable strictly in advance.

McFadden Acquitted in First Degree Murder Trial

Walter McFadden was found not guilty of first degree murder after a jury of 12 returned the verdict Thursday evening. The jury included Edward T. Handley Leon B. Major Clarence B. Lale Henry Pape Edwin Oetting Albert J. Duensing John I. Knehans Spencer T. Gant Oscar W. Taerard Prank TI. Knipmeyer Warren B. McLain and Arthur J. Kroenecke. Prosecutor CLA. Keith was aided by Willian Aull while defense attorneys were dr. Chas Lyons and H. F. Blackwell.

Ashurst Returns from Canadian Infantry Service in France

K. E. Ashurst, long absent from home while serving with the Canadian Infantry in France, arrived back Thursday night after more than a year away. He was welcomed by relatives and neighbors in the community.

K. E. Ashurst Ashurst Canadian Infantry France

Merrie and Gillow Wed in Glasgow Justice Office

Mr Merrie of Agia city and Miss Helen M. Clark of Glasgow were married Thursday evening in Justice of the Peace C. Wright office. Judge Wright officiated.

Merrie Gillow Agia City Misa Helen M. Clark Glasgow

Ligon-Ligon Couple Wed in Recorder's Office

Mr William C. Ligon of Shirer and Miss Alice Ligon of Higginsville were married in the Recorder's office Thursday afternoon with Judge S N Wilson presiding.

Wentworth Nine Take Second Game Against Chillicothe BI College

The Wentworth nine won the second game of the series with Chillicothe Business College on Thursday afternoon by a score of 16 to ?. Mr and Mrs Timothy Collins and two children of Kansas City arrived Tuesday evening after being summoned by the death of John McDonald, brother of Mrs Collins.

Wentworth Nine Chillicothe Business College Timothy Collins Kansas City

Durable Soles Featured In Nodin Sales Ad

An old advertisement highlights Medlin Soles by The Goordwear Tire & Rubber Co of Akron and Wingfoot Heels. The copy touts comfort, economy, and durability for men women and children, claiming repairmen can replace worn shoes with the advertised soles and heels.

G. Po Jones Poole Abel Fiesi Qoordvear Tire & Rubber Cir Akron

Jurors Drawn for June Term of Circuit Court

The county court selected jurors for the June term. Clay Ahtmann Hermes Kelley Arthur Robinson Davis J H Gray J H Wiegers R M Webb Dover Louis Wahl William Walker W H Weeden Freedom Louis Thieman Jules Vogt Otto Everett Lexington Leo Shinn Henry Wuarler Robt Howe Washington Orville Conrad Milt Powell J P DeMoss Middleton Joseph Schmidt Paul Yancey Herman Bremer Sniahart Jas Gautier Ed Filler John T Wagner.

Clay A. J. A. Ahtmann Hiram Kelley Arthur Robinson Davis J. H. Gray J. H. Wiegers R. M. Webb Dover Louis Wahl William Walker W. H. Weeden Freedom Louis Thieman Washington Orville Conrad Milt Powell J. P. DeMoss Middleton Joseph Schmidt Paul Yancey Herman Bremer Sniahart Jas Gautier Ed Filler John T. Wagner

Dean's Kidney Pills Admired For Back Pain Relief

A reader testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills eased back and kidney stiffness, noting repeated relief and preparedness for use when needed. The ad cites Foster-Milbin Co. dealers in Buffalo NY and includes a funeral mention for Sheriff Talbott with John Toner from Kansas City arriving for the service.

Donne Witney Lexington Ben Stevenson Oneida St Dean

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Waverly Bank 1919

Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Waverly Bank will be held at its lunking house in Waverly, Missouri, on the fifth day of June, 1919. Said meeting will be convened at 9 o'clock a. m., and continue during at least three hours, unless the object for which such meeting is called be accomplished sooner. The purpose is to elect five directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. J. H. Wessel, President, Attest, J. H. Crosswhite, Secy.

Waverly Bank Waverly Missouri J. H. Wessel Attest J. H. Crosswhite Seey

Talbott Family Attends Sheriff’s Funeral

Mr and Mrs Ike Talbott and two children of Camden Mo and Joby Talbott of Staunton UL arrived Tuesday to attend the funeral of Sheriff Talbott.

Ike Talbott Camden, Mo Joby Talbott Staunton, UL Sheriff Talbott

Central College Club Meets for Final Pre Centennial Plans

Central College club holds a meeting in the parlor on Tuesday afternoon May 1 at 2 50. All members are urged to attend as this is the last gathering before the Semi Centennial celebration in Jones.

Central Collegelub Jone

For Sale Vacant Lot and House on South Th St

A vacant lot 42 by 6 on Highland Ave is offered for sale along with a seven room house on South Th Street Lot 1 by 7 by br. The property includes a new barn, garden, chicken and cow house, electric lights and water. Contact D. W. Proffitt by phone lh or 827.

Highland Ave New Haurn D. W. Proffitt

Tomato and pepper varieties listed with old seed terms

A fragment listing numerous tomato and pepper cultivar names such as Livingston's Globe Chalks Early Jewel Improved Dwarf Champion Yellow Dear Preserving and Mammoth Ruby King Neapolitan Eye Plan-Excelsior with additional entries like Danish Ball-head Large Charleston Wakefield All-head and related notes. A stray phone number 275 appears at the end.

Livingston Charleston Wakefield

Notice to automobile owners on six month insurance

Liability and property damage insurance for automobiles offered for a six month period when most used or longer, at attractive rates. Provided by J. O. Lesbur.

For Sale Corner Lot 20th and South Streets

For sale a choice building lot located at the corner of 20th and South Streets North of EB. J. McGrew's residence. Enquire of Jas. A. Brendel at the Shoe Hospital 9th and Main.

Choice 20Th & South Sts EB. J. McGrew Jas. A. Brendel Shoe Hospital 9Th & Main

Famous Tie the Pound Chocolates Mixed Bundle

A compact listing describes a pound assortment featuring Cordial Cherries Milk Chocolate Brazil Nuts with Cream, Chocolates and Carmels. The item appears as a labeled bundle likely from a candy catalog or store display.

Mysterious Bandit Murders Sheriff and Deputy in County

Sheriff Joe Talbott and Deputy John McDonald were killed by bandits. A wide search follows with a $5,000 potential reward from banks, city, and citizens. Clothing bloodstains found near Blue Springs hint at bandits’ movements before Independence thefts.

Joe Talbott John McDonald Stapleton Lexington Marshall Seitz Louis Minor Independence Blue Springs Grand Avenue

Me Talbott elected sheriff of Leaforette County 1916

Me Talbott was elected sheriff of Leaforette County in the November 1916 election. Born in Lexington on September 1, 1861, he married Mise Mary Weedin on October 2, 1904. Survived by five children Thetiss, Eugene, Joe, Dorothy, and Marie. Funeral from the sheriff's residence at the courthouse square yesterday at Noa t SB o'clock. Crowds gathered. all business houses closed during the funeral hour.

Me. Talbott Leaforette County Lexington Ust Mise Mary Weedin Thetiss Eugene Joe Dorothy Marie Court House

McDonald appointed deputy to succeed Toner dies at 31

Mr McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Mike McDonald of this city died at about 31. Born in Leavenworth Kansas he leaves three brothers and five sisters including Mike A Army Louis Thomas Mrs Har ry Malott Catherine Winifred Lillian all of this city and Mrs Timothy Collins of Kansas City. Funeral was held at 9 yesterday morning from the Catholic church with a large crowd and business suspended during the hour.

McDonald John Toner Mike McDonald Leavenworth Kansas A. A. Army Louis Thomas Harry Malott Catherine Winifred Lillian Timothy Collins Kansas City

Six telegraphy students placed by Chillicothe college

Six finishing students in telegraphy were placed last week by the Chillicothe Business College in fine positions, three with the Union Pacific and one each with the Northwestern, Wabash, and Western Union. The advertisement urges readers to do their best for their families and to keep healthy, recommending Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation, biliousness, or indigestion to restore energy for a day’s work.

Chillicothe Business College Union Pacific Ndt Chamberlain

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Lexington Intelligencer A. W. Allen Intelligencer THE Nestlin Petit Jurors Foster-Milmin Co. Mfors Buffalo, N.Y John ‘Tower Sherif Talbott Mr. Toner Mr. Talbott Just Navy Winkler Furniture Company Winkler Furniture Co Lady Helen Chocolates Hinesley’s Joe C. Talbots Fletcher Catron - Taubman Abstract & Agency Taubman & Son Lexington, Missouri Castor New York Bastoria Lexington Savings BaNk Lexington, Missoris Landis Treasury Castoria Northwestern Wabash and Western Union Adv Castori
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