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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s nervous and organic ailments, claiming it strengthens the whole system and aids recovery from fatigue. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to aid digestion and bowel regularity with a simple, candy-like dose.
Local notes list F L Carter and Capt M L Belt of Higginsville visiting Biggineville and Higginsville respectively, with others in Kansas City for business. Cancer of kidney relief with Pineules promoted, Bees Laxative Cough Syrup touted for coughs and colds, and DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve urged as a cut burn bruise remedy sold by local druggists.
Fezema and all forms of skin and scalp diseases are claimed to be quickly cured by Zemo a clean liquid for external use. The maker B W Rowe Medicine Co St Louis offers samples and the product is sold locally by OC W Loomis Mrs James N Price and Mrs N B Payne with others returning from Kansas City Friday evening.
An 19th century advertisement claims McGee's Baby Elixir calms crying babies and aids teething and bowel issues. It promises a safe preparation without harmful drugs and lists Crenshaw & Young as sellers at 60 cents per bottle. Mrs Inez and Miss Belle Walker visited Higineville Friday evening. Miss Freda Lepper returned from a several day rest in Kansas City.
The Sterling Price Chapter in Lexington invites applications for the Cross of Honor under chapter rules. Custodian Mra C T Ryland and President Mra G W Ayde request inquiries without delay. Also note Mrs Richard Gentry left for Sedaila and Mrs William Simpson departed for Atchison after visits here.
Miss Florence McDermott visits Richmond relatives for a few days. W. V. Curtis sells a cottage on Southwest Boulevard to A. B. Schultz for 1490. Pierce & Baker advertise a pneumatic clothes washer claiming half the effort of hand washing with a near free 83.00 unit and a pamphlet upon request.
Smashes all Records. As an all round laxative tonic and health builder no other pills can compare with Dr King s New Life Pills. They tone and regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Try them. 25 cents at Crenshaw Young. A T Johnson Jr of St Louis arrived Friday evening for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A T Johnson in this city. Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart returned Monday from a trip to Clinton. Allen Chansler opened his new pool hall on Franklin avenue Friday night and served refreshments to his many friends who attended. O L Prieas of Aullville was here for a short time Tuesday morning.
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan battled a running ulcer for 12 years paying doctors over 2100 dollars with no relief. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the ulcer and cured him. The product also treats fever sores boils and eczema and is ideal for burns and cuts. Available for 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young. Also reporting: Walter B. Waddell and Frank Hoefer returned from St Joseph after attending the Missouri State Bankers association meeting. Rev T M Cobb spent in Aullville. Mrs L Carter visited Kansas City. Dr J B Tucker in Higginayville.
Zeo stops itching instantly and cures dandruff or itching wasp. It destroys dandruff and prevents hair loss while giving hair a rich glossy color. Leaves scalp clean and healthy. For sale everywhere. Sample requests to E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis. Sold in Lexington by C. W. Loomis.
A Rex and J B Speas were in Kansas City Tuesday Julius Winkler went to Kansas City Tuesday morning on business Miss Ada Neet went to Kansas City Tuesday morning to visit relatives Misa Laure Gillen, who has been visiting in Kansas City for the past few days, returned home Sunday evening
An old advertisement warns that a child may suffer from worms, claiming nine tenths of babies are infested. It promotes White's Cream Vernifage as a worm expeller and tonic for infants, priced at 25 cents and sold by Crenshaw &.
Wednesday morning at seven o clock Lynn 8B Gordon of this city married Miss Anna Greenley at the home of the bride s parents in Fairfax Missouri. Gordon left for Fairfax Sunday without revealing his plans to outsiders. He is the first deputy in his father s county recorder office and will provide well for his bride. The bride, educated at Lexington College, is a fitting partner for Lexington society. The couple will likely take a short trip before settling in this city.
Mrs W G Thompkins and her little daughter Bungenia arrived in Kansas City on Tuesday after visiting her father Captain J P Ardinger.
Major General J W Halliburton appoints Miss Nadine Steele of this city as first wall of honor for the Missouri Division United Confederate Veterans. The reunion will be held in Memphis Tennessee June 8 10. Steele would have been sponsor if timing allowed. Her popularity among Missouri veterans ensures widespread approval.
Alex Graves Jr. was kicked in the face by an untrained horse after a stop at Ed Moorman’s groceries. He suffered facial bruises a split lip and faint concerns of internal injuries. Wounds were dressed at Dra Ryland and Roberta's office.
Huston Powell and Miss Dario Portello starred in a Friday evening performance of Yankee Doodle Boy. The show, written by Powell and with songs by Portello, featured a clever company. The melodrama was balanced by Bud and Truly providing light comedy, making the production worthwhile.
Miss Susie Alford of this city was appointed by State Superintendent H A Gass as a member of the Lafayette county text book commission for the ensuing year. She is thoroughly conversant with the needs of the schools and should do efficient work as a commissioner.
James Russell and nephew Gholson stayed briefly in Kansas City on Tuesday. Mrs R and Waddell returned Monday evening from St Joseph visits. Mrs H Catron from Kansas City arrived Monday for a visit with daughter Mrs W Band on. T J McElroy returned to Independence Monday with Mrs RB Norfolk. Mr and Mrs P R Adama and sons Elmer and Herbert returned Monday from Orteiville. Mattie Harris was adjudged insane by county court and sent to the St Joseph asylum. Mrs Earl Warren and three Houston relatives visited Frank Stewart’s family. Mr and Mrs William Goodloe left Tuesday for Syracuse Kansas then Las Animas Colorado where Mr Goodloe was transferred. Mrs Goodloe stayed on.
Notice is given of a special election in The School District of Lexington Missouri for May 27, 1000. Voters will decide on a loan of twelve thousand dollars to erect and furnish schoolhouses. The election will be held at the police court room in Lexington City Hall. Secretary Thomas J. Bandon issued the notice May 5, 1009.
On Saturday around 4 30 p m Bradley rode home when his horse slipped on wet pavement at 18th and Franklin Streets. The horse fell on his right leg breaking it above the ankle. Bradley, 16, was carried to John C Young Jr s livery barn where a streeter was improvised from a shutter then taken to Dr Mylard s office for setting. He is son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Bradley of Bob Howe farm south of town.
C. L. Kenney sells his interest to Howard Henry who then sells half to C. B. F. Royle. Royle takes Kenney's place in the Lexington Transfer Company. The business will run along old lines with efficient service assured.
West bound Missouri Pacific time card lists Sedalia departure and Lexington and Kansas City arrivals with coded times and route identifiers. Sparse ledger notes mention entity codes and abbreviations. The readable details indicate a railway timetable fragment focusing on stops and times rather than a full schedule.
Mrs L W Robbins wife of Prof L W Robbins and musical instructor at Lexington college died at her home No 8 Bates avenue Kansas City. She passed away Monday morning at 10 o clock. Accompanied her husband on trips to Lexington and was daughter of Rev Stephen Northrop a former prominent Kansas City minister.
Lexington High School took third place at the Warrensburg state track meet on Saturday with Higginsville claiming first and Sedalia second. Morris, Becker, Groves, and Wallace earned points for their teams.
A. T. Johnson Jr. came back to St. Louis Sunday evening after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A T Johnson.
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