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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
2
The Farm Journal, a Philadelphia publication by Wilmer Atkinson, boasts 36 years of service to farm readers. It claims four million readers and highlights benefits in milk, potatoes, hogs, and fruit, while promoting clean ads, strong housekeeping content, and economical subscriptions.
G, BR, Edmonds of Kansas City arrived Thursday evening for a visit with relatives. Mrs. F. X. Neet went to Concordia Friday to spend the day. Rev. 8. Boyd White, who has been in Kansas City on business, returned home Friday morning. Mrs. Less Mitchell of Wellington arrived Friday for a visit here with relatives. Col. Ira A. Day went to Kansas City Friday morning for a Week's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Rice went to Kangis City Friday to spend the day. John R. Wilmot went to Kansas City Friday to spend the day once. Mrs. B. C and went to Wellington Friday to visit relatives. Dr. Z M. Williams went to an a Thursday evening on business.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Davis returned to Kansas City Friday morning after a brief visit here with relatives.
The state in a writ of execution to Hawketts and others sells by auction all real estate owned by defendants to satisfy a judgment. The sale, conducted by the sheriff of Lafayette County, Missouri, occurs at the courthouse steps on Thursday June 12, 1913, at the forenoon hour, with proceeds to be distributed per statute.
William H. Waddell Sheriff announces a special execution sale in Lafayette County Missouri in front of the courthouse on June 12, 1913. The auction covers all right title and interest of Allen Cromwell and unknown heirs to delinquent real estate to satisfy unpaid taxes for 1907 and prior years. Locations cited include Lexington and the first district of the county with references to a specific property description in the 1907 tax rolls. Public notice issued by the sheriff under authority of the Circuit Court of Lafayette County.
The sheriff announces a public auction of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy a tax and judgment lien. The property includes Lot 1 in Block 27 and Lot 1 of Block 27 in the first addition to Lester, with sale to pay 1916 taxes plus costs. The sale is at the courthouse in Lexington between nine in the forenoon and five in the afternoon.
A sheriff or official sale notice announces the collection action by W. Roli deceased and the unknown heirs and trustees. The description covers a tract in Lafayette County Missouri near Lexington with a seven room parish and block twenty story. The sale occurs during court hours at the courthouse steps in Lexington, Missouri.
The document notes William El. Waddell as sheriff and references air cover or protection granted by his hand dated the fifth day of May. The language suggests an official act or endorsement by the sheriff involving protective measures or authority.
The sheriff of Lafayette County will offer the described real estate at public sale to satisfy a judgment in favor of a claimant against Bennett Smith and others. The sale will occur between specified hours at the courthouse door in Lafayette County. The property includes the described quarter and eastern halves of the land in the section and town described, with all estate, rights, and interests conveyed to the purchaser.
Trustee Andrew announces sale of property in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy defaulted note. Real estate described as part of Davis Add to Varin ton with specific lot and width, auction date June 2 1913, at the county courthouse, proceeds to pay the note and costs.
Trustees Samuel J. Andrew announces sale of Lot Ten in Block One in Pomeroy's Addition Lexington Missouri at public auction to satisfy unpaid note. Sale to be held at the court house door between nine and five on a specified day in May 1919.
Farmers warned that chinch bug threatens wheat and corn. A parasitic plant, its disease helps reduce bug damage only if soil and weather align, but likely comes too late to save harvested wheat. Heavy infestations mean poor wheat yields and livestock pastures may be favored.
A midwestern notice urges caution on chinch bug spread with weather changing, recommending barriers of dust strips tar or road oil, burning hog hangouts after freezes, and cooperation with Missouri College of Agriculture for guidance. It notes government efforts are wasted and focuses on protecting crops for next year. Duplex Options Co advertises Duplex lenses in this issue.
Advertises summer employment for an active man and woman to do scenal work in Lexington and surrounding territory for Good Housekeeping Magazine. Promises exclusive territory, liberal salary, and generous commission. No experience required. Respond to Fremium Dept. at 381 Fourth Avenue, New York.
E. M. Taubman traveled to Kansas City on business Friday. Miss Mary B. Hays went to St. Louis Thursday evening for a few days visit.
Notice records letters of administration granted April 29 1913 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to the undersigned. Claimants must exhibit their claims within six months of the letters date or be barred from any benefit. If not exhibited within one year from the last publication date they will be forever barred.
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