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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
An unclear note from the Budweiser plant mentions bottled beer with crowns or corks and an offer to provide the nearest distributor upon request. The fragment cites Anheuser Busch Brewery language and a request for the local distributor.
The Democrats seek Paul P. Prosser of Howard county as the likely nominee over M G C Hamlin of Greene. Prossers lead rests on Hamlin lacking campaign vigor and Greene county loyalty, with Pettis, Howard, Saline, and Lafayette counties viewed as pivotal to party success. The notice also reports Postmaster Taubman’s Sunday closing policy affecting mail service.
The Payette Democrat notes the party’s success in nominating Paul P Prosser of Ifleward, praised for restoring the district’s strong Democratic plurality and representing the constituency faithfully in Congress.
Depositors in the Postal Savings System may swap all or part of their deposits for United States registered or coupon bonds of 20 100 and 500 denominations bearing interest from July 1 1912 at 216 percent per annum payable semiannually and redeemable at the U S after one year from issue with principal and interest payable in gold coin 20 years from that date. Postal savings bonds are exempt from all taxes or duties by the United States and by any State or local authority.
Justice Eli Cherry of Gillis Mills Tennessee feared a cancer from a lasting leg sore. After doctors failed, he used Bucklen’s Amica Salve and was completely cured. The salve also treats burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles. 25 cents at Crenshaw & Young.
We dry clean and press suits and a wide range of garments including overcoats skirts silk waists vests neckties and bathrobes. Our service is prompt and prices satisfactory. Call 130 and the wagon will be there soon.
Wentworth College lists a multi day commencement program from Saturday May 25 to Wednesday May 29. Events include band concert guard mounting field day their mock battles baseball game class play competitive drills artillery and signaling exercises and a graduating exercises with an address by Br. Borris A. Jenkins.
A. A. Moose urges men to join via special dispensation with initiation rising from five to twenty five dollars on May 22. The Lexington Lodge plans a bill team and silver cornet band to promote organization. Benefits include seven dollars weekly sick pay, one hundred dollar death benefit, free medical care, no monthly dues or assessments, with contact through J. A. Scroeder organizer and A. N. Wle secretary.
The Intelligencer advertises calendar samples, calling for inquiries by phone and promising convenient viewing times. Jo H Eggleston invites ladies to visit the Green House to inspect a fine assortment of cut flowers and blooming plants and to supply items in their line.
Letters testamentary granted to William Aull on April 13 1912 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Creditors must present claims within six months after letters date or be barred from the estate. claims not exhibited within one year will be forever barred.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a top laxative for all ages including elderly people. It claims relief from constipation, headaches, biliousness, gas, and drowsiness, promotes free bowels, and offers a free sample by mailing one's address to Dr. W B Caldwell.
Mrs BE J McGrew and her son Bain traveled to Kansas City on Saturday to spend the day. Mrs C A Keith and daughter Nadine also went to Kansas City Saturday to spend the day.
Probate notice names many heirs of Mary Payne deceased and the Clark family, cites Zachariah Clarke and William Hendrick heirs, seeks revival of a suit in Lafayette County Court, Missouri, with publication to last until the next term beginning June 1412 and lists multiple Clark descendants and other heirs at law. The document requests that any objections be shown why the case should not be revived in the names Cornelia Chain Clark and others.
Creditors and interested persons are notified that the Administrators will apply for a final settlement of the estate of John McPaddin deceased at the May term 1912 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The hearing will begin in the Probate Court room in Lexington on the second Monday in May 1918.
Elijah Neer of Page City spent Sunday here with relatives in a quiet family gathering.
Notice to interested parties that Willa Atmel as administrator with will annexed will apply to the Probate Court of Livevetoo County Missouri for a final settlement of the estate of Robert Law deceased. The hearing is set for the specified term in March 1914 as provided by law.
Notice of final settlement in the estate of Thien McKay filed by administrator with will annexed Beak Olen Dervis. The probate court in Linn County will convene on the second Monday in May to hear claims and approve final actions.
Creditors and interested parties are informed that William Buford estate's administrator LEGRAND RYLAN will apply for a final settlement in the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The hearing is set for the second Monday in May 1912 in Lexington.
Post state probate notice from Lafayette County Missouri. Private court to settle final accounts of the underwriter executor with unspecified heirs. Hearing set for the second Monday in May.
Taylor B Henning, administrator, invites all creditors to present claims in the probate court of Lagos County, Montoul, to settle the estate of Betty Bennie. Proceedings begin the first Monday in May in the probate court room at Dexington City.
In Lafayette County Missouri a court in Missouri is issuing a process to be served on Daniel Went. The plaintiff Jane Jerns seeks a divorce on grounds including indignities and abandonment for over five years. The order directs publication of the decree for four weeks in the county.
Carrie G. Sharp announces her resignation as administratrix of the estate of Carmi W. Sharp in Lafayette County Missouri. She will apply to the probate court at the May term on Monday May 13 1912 to resign her letters of administratrix.
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