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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

6

Wrestling Results From Turners Hall Spectacle

A large Turners Hall crowd watched five wrestling bouts Friday night. The Human Eel defeated Freddie in two straight falls, Diamond Clark fell to Simmons, and Lexington champion William LeJeune lost to Kid Farmington in two swift contests. The third bout ended 6 0 in favor of the locals. In a separate note, Harding hit a home run with two runners aboard, and Jay collected two safeties across Sunday outings.

Turners’ Hall Eel Freddie Diamond” Clark C. Simmons Simmons Diamond Lexington William LeJeune Kid Farmington Harding Jay

Wentworth Defeats Kemper 4 to 1 in District Ball Game

Wentworth 4 Kemper 1. Monday’s game at Kemper Military School Boonville ended 4 to 1 for Wentworth. The first inning produced all Wentworth runs while Kemper threatened later, scoring once in the eighth. Collins pitched shutout innings with bases loaded threats, sealing the win.

Kemper Military School Boonville Wentworth Kemper Collins Wentworth Flinger

Pluvius Triumphs in Rainy Sunday Game

J Pluv wins at Athletic Park as Kansas City Young Men's Social Club and Athletics both lose. Wet weather limited play to two innings, visitors likely glad for moisture after a sparsely played game.

Athletic Park Young Men's Social Club of Kansas City Athletics J. Pluv

Missouri Boy A World’s Champion Track Star

Bob Simpson a University of Missouri junior from Bosworth equaled the 120 yard high hurdle world record at the Penn Relay Games in Philadelphia. The grass track made the feat notable and he stands out as a top Missouri athlete with agriculture studies amid other local business ads from Rock Port mutuals.

Missouri Bosworth Bob” Simpson Philadelphia Simpson University of Missouri At Columbia

Commencement Week at Missouri U Adds Alumni Appeal

Commencement Week at the University of Missouri in Columbia runs May 26 to June 1 with new features to attract alumni and guests. Highlights include outdoor pageants by Education School and University women, class reunions such as 1891's twenty fifth anniversary, and events from track meets to academic processions and the president’s address.

University of Missouri At Columbia School of Education John Andrew Rice D. D St. Louis School of Engineering Stephens College of Agriculture School of Journalism Forrest Donnell Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association University School of Law University Glee Club A. Ross Hill

Best substitute foods for baby milk explained

An article advises on artificial infant feeding recommending modified cow’s milk as the preferred substitute to mother’s milk. It covers cow breeds for best milk, pasteurization care, and the use of orange juice to prevent scurvy, with cautions about condensed milk and the need for clean barns and sterilized utensils.

Holstein Aryshires Jerseys Guernseys

Actor Farnum Fears One Thing Mice In Film

William Farnum, star earning about $100000 yearly in the William Fox production Fight Blood, fears mice due to a childhood cradle bite. His courage in stunts is praised, but he keeps mice at bay and even uses mouse protectors for elephants during transport.

Farnum William Farnum William Fox Mr. Farnum

Lexington High Alumni Banquet Scheduled for May 29

The Alumni banquet at Lexington High School will be held Monday May 29 at 6 30 p m. Tickets are available from High School students and will not be sold after Friday May 26. A good program accompanies the banquet with admission set at 75 cents.

Lexington High School

Police Court Proceedings Highlight Local Drunkenness and Fines

In Lexington police court Monday morning William Lee, a negro, fined $1 and costs for drunkenness and held over for nonpayment. Lawrence Miller, a stranger, charged with vagrancy and obtaining money under false pretenses, fined $1 and costs but held over. John Donovan, arrested for drunkenness, given 30 minutes to leave the city. William Ferguson, colored, pled guilty to common assault, fined $5.80. Flora Gates, defending, pled guilty to common assault and paid $5.80. Julian Parrish, a stranger, fined $6.25 or 30 minutes to leave the city.

William Lee Lawrence Miller Lexington John Donovan William Ferguson South 10Th Street Main Street Gates Flora Gates Flora Julian Parrish Julian

Card of Thanks for Mrs Barbara Gabel

We thank all who kindly assisted us during the last sickness and burial of our beloved mother Mrs Barbara Gabel.

Barbara Gabel

Reverend Burton Speaks at Corder High Alumni Banquet

Reverend F M Burton addressed the Alumni banquet at Corder High School on Wednesday, delivering remarks to former students and guests gathered for the event. He spoke on school history, community ties, and future plans for the district.

F. M. Burton Corder Corder High School

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