Death of James Stapleton After Lexington Officers' Killings
James Stapleton died Friday at 7:33 in Lexington hospital from wounds received Sunday night May 4 during the attack that killed Sheriff Jos Talbott and deputy John McDonald. He was 52, Virginia born, survived by wife, four daughters, mother, and several siblings. Funeral held at Presbyterian church. a mass meeting May 19 aims to raise funds for families of the three officers. Political committees formed in Lexington after a party convention.
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James
Johnson
Stapleton
Mr. Stapleton
Ethel
May
Myrtle
Bessie
John Walton
Amanda Stapleton
Nathan
Court House
Joseph C. Talbott
J.c.stapleton
John McDonald
Republican Committee
George Zeysing
Dover
Jas
Chinn
H. T. Hiartman
Higuinsville
W. B. Wacdell
Harry Blee
J R
Lexington
Sam Rutan
Odessa
George Hackley
Wellington
W. L. Glasscock
Mayview
Mode Anson
Annville
Geo. W. Hackley
Waverly
E. M. Taubman
J. L. Forsha
Thos. Rosewall
William Ford
Republican County Committee
M. C. James
Geo. C. Williams
Minnie M. Walbott
Thomas Rosewall
John Heary
Miners Union Ar
Talbott
J. C. Stapleton
Thomas Wedge Dies in Columbus Former Lexington Resident
Thomas Wedge, a former citizen of Lexington, died Thursday in Columbus Ohio after moving there two years ago. The body was brought back to Lexington Sunday evening and taken to the home of his brother in law John Perry where the funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. He is survived by his widow and four children.
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Thomas Wedge
Ciiizen
Lexington
Columbus
Ohio
John Perry
Mr. Wedge
Wentworth Baseball Falls to Kemper in 13 Innings
In Boonville on Monday Wentworth’s baseball team lost to Kemper 6 to 5 after a 13 inning game.
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Wentworth
Kemper
Boonville
Mrs. McAdow Sells Davis 6 to Dr. Q Cope
Mrs McAdow has sold a Davis 6 to Dr Q Cope, transferring ownership and possession of the vehicle. The deal reflects a private sale between the two individuals with no listed conditions or contingencies.
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McAdow
Dr. Q. Cope
Davis
Soldiers of Company A Return from Kansas City
Ike Gratz and Joe Legg drove to Kansas City Tuesday night and brought back a load of soldier boys from Company A, 140th Infantry. They arrived in batches Wednesday morning by Missouri Pacific. Mrs. T. R. Butler also returned Wednesday from New York City and Brooklyn after attending the national convention of the D. A. R. in Washington, D. C., as a delegate from the Lafayette Lexington Chapter.
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Ike Gratz
Joe Legg
Kansas City
Company
140Th Infantry
T. R. Butler
New York City
Brooklyn
The
Washington, D. C
Lafayette-Lexington
Worth Bates couple announce birth of son Edward Brill
Mr and Mrs Worth Bates announce the birth of a son Edward Brill on Wednesday May 14 1919. Mr and Mrs Mark Hughes Shelby of Wellington announce the birth of a son on Saturday May 10 1919.
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Worth Bates
Edward Brill
Mark Hughes Shelby
Wellington
Improvements Complete Mrs Talbott Nominated for Sheriff
Westerman and Barnett Drug Co reports installation of a soda fountain with marble counters and accessories. The store shows English buffet walls and a modern display case for cigars with moisture control. Fountain service begins Saturday. Also noted: Mrs Minnie M Talbott named sheriff candidate by Republican committee, plus fund-raiser calls for miners families and a May 15 payment day for Liberty Bonds with War Savings Stamps promotion.
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Westerman & Barnett Drug Co
York
Miller and Ellis Wed at Baptist Parsonage in Topeka
Mr Glenn Miller and Miss jdney Ellis of Topeka Kansas were married Saturday morning at the Baptist parsonage with Rev L B Arvin officiating. Miss Bullis was visiting at Denrl College. Mr Miller is a civil engineer with the Santa Fe railroad.
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Glenn Miller
Jdney Ellis
Topeka
Kansas
The
Baptist Parsonage
L. B. Arvin
Miss Bullis
Denrl College
Miller
Santa Pe
Grateful thanks after bereavement and burial
Mrs. Joseph C. Talbott expresses sincere gratitude for support during her husband’s death and burial. She particularly thanks the Fraternal organizations and auto owners who donated their cars for the funeral.
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Joseph C. Talbott
Special election set to fill sheriff vacancy in Lafayette County
A vacancy in the office of Sheriff of Lafayette County Missouri occurred May 4 1919 due to the death of Joseph C Talbott A special election is ordered for May 29 1919 to elect a successor to complete the unexpired term The order is by the Lafayette County Court with D J Powell presiding judge and Geo W Bates clerk date May 6 1919
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Lafayette County
Missouri
Joseph C. Talbott
Cewney
Eleet
Missour
D. J. Powell
Geo
W. Bates
Mrs Harry Vollmer Returns From Kansas City Visit
Mrs Harry Vollmer came home Tuesday morning after a brief trip to Kansas City.
Missouri Women Demand Backing League of Nations
A telegram from Missouri Women led by Mrs. John Trigg Moss urged President Wilson and Congress to support the League of Nations. The Missouri Society of DAR members pledged loyalty to the movement and urged lawmakers to back the effort for future peace and safety. The Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of DAR endorsed the message at their April meeting.
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Wilson
John Trigg Moss
Missouri
Congress
Senate
United States
League of Nations
Missouri Society
Db A
Lafayette-Lesington Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Waverly Bank
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Waverly Bank will be held at its banking house in Waverly Missouri on the fifth day of June 1919 at 9 o clock a m and continue at least three hours unless the object is accomplished sooner The meeting aims to elect five directors to serve during the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may properly come before it WH Weesel President Attest J TH Orasawhite Secy
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Waverly Bank
Waverly
Missouri
Anid Bank
WH. Weesel
J. TH. Orasawhite
School Superintendent Resigns to Join Traders Bank
BM Little, longtime superintendent of schools in this city, resigns at year end to become assistant cashier at Traders Bank, with duties to begin shortly after the school year closes. The move follows several years in the superintendent post.
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Little
Traders Bank
RB. M. Little
Col Carl Ristine Hero of Argonne Honored in Lexington
Col Carl Ristine arrives in Lexington by motor from Kansas City with his wife and child after serving in Company A of the 7th Infantry. Democrats nominate K Be Ashurst for sheriff to fill the unexpired Talbott term, citing his war service in Canada and the Great War, and urging vigilance against crime.
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Carl Ristine
M. NooGaml
Lrd
Kanaasity
10Th Infaney
Nomination for Lafayette County Sheriff by Democratic Party
On May 12 1919 the Democratic convention nominated me as its sheriff candidate to be voted on at a special election Thursday May 29 1919 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J C Talbott. I solicit voter support, note 33 years in Missouri most recently Lafayette County, and pledge full dedication and faithful discharge of duties if elected.
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Lafayette County
J. C. Talbott
Missouri
Generous Donation From Mine Union to Prosecutor
Laval Union No 171 of United Mine Workers of America sent $100 to Prosecuting Attorney A. Keith to cover expenses in the search for the bodies of the murdered sheriff and his deputies. The contribution supports ongoing investigation efforts and reflects union support for law enforcement.
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Laval Union New 171
United Mine Workers of America
A. Keith
Fordson Tractor Powers Harvest for John Morrison & Sons
A FORDSON tractor proves ideal for harvesting wheat in hot weather for John Morrison and Sons. The article highlights the machine’s robustness and suitability for demanding field conditions.
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Fordson
John Morrison & Sons
Marriage Licenses Issued in Topeka and Concordia
Marriage licenses were issued to Joseph G. Roy Alma Emma M. L. Bushmeyer Concordia Glenn Miller Topeka Kan Bdrey Bulls Topeka Kan.
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Joseph G. Roy
Alma
Emma
Glenn Miller
Topeka
Kan
Bdrey Bulls
Major Ralph Campbell Arrives in St Louis on Leave
Major Ralph Campbell of the 1st Battalion 9th Infantry arrived from Camp Funston on two weeks leave. He will return to Camp Funston to be mustered out after the leave. He was accompanied by his wife who joined him in St Louis.
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Ralph Campbell
9Th Infantry
Camp Funston
St Louis
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R. L. Cowan
Psa
Lambert Lumber Company
Westerman & Barnett Drug
Alfred Lowery
SAA
Mra
Harry Vollmer
Col
Carl Ristine Home
R. EL Ashurst
Argonne
J. C. Melirew
Flanders
K. BE. Ashe
Ashurst
Canada
Thawnagh
Fodern Reserva Syaten
Puderaul Reserve Bank
Lafayette County Trust Co
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