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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
The Lexington Intelligencer lists A. W. Allen as editor and publisher. It notes weekly tented Fridays distribution and a yearly subscription price of 61.00 payable strictly in advance. The notice covers general community communications and mailing details for Lexington.
A prominent Army and Navy Journal editorial condemns Secretary of State Bryan for public remarks advocating universal peace during tense Japan related talks. The piece warns such rhetoric may be seen as weakness by foreign powers and Californian citizens, urging a restrained approach aligned with national interests.
A reader shares how Hartman’s plain talk motivates him to adopt healthier habits. The doctor urges continued correspondence and promises guidance, while a misprinted Peruna advertisement appears with scattered text and garbled lines seeking orders.
The Old Men's Club holds its spring meeting at Mayview on Saturday June 7. Attendance is expected from members along the (. & A.) railroad line. Officers listed include John B. Jones president, C. W. Jackson vice president, and Frank Bownan secretary. Since last September ten members have died, with memorials to be submitted for the deceased.
Obituary notices record passings including Thomas Ainsworth Revy, Jacob Snyder, William Lale, J H Gor siti, and others. Names appear with signaling initials W T Kell, George W Shakes, IW Carson, and J Kelly among mourners or co-signers in a late 19th or early 20th century column.
The Santa Fe Trail marker in the courthouse yard was dedicated Thursday night with a Kansas City departure by the committee in charge earlier that day. Levasy and Wellington markers were dedicated during the day and a reception at the Elliston followed. Mrs. Ryland Todhunter presided, with addresses by Mrs John Van Brunt, Mrs Ryland Todhunter, Mrs Donald McLean, Dion W Chiles, Hom C J Ristine, and Judge Gilbert. The Moose band provided music.
A charity drive seeks funds to convert Goose Pond into a public playground for Lexington children. Trustees Walter Waddell E N Hopkins and J B Moorehead report $6356 raised, mostly spent on adjacent property, with further appeal to citizens to support improvements and public spirit.
John Hogan of Kansas City is visiting his mother here this week. Irvin Hodges had business in Lexington Saturday. Byron Eppes was in Kansas City a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Webb Cole spent Friday in Higginsville. Menefee E Redd visited relatives in Kansas City this week. Capt. Fry Zeysing had bass in Waverly Tuesday. Tom Satterwhite of Wichita, Kansas.
A stream of social mentions from Lexington and surrounding towns notes visits by families and relatives, trips to Higginsville and Waverly, and attendances at church and commerce events. It highlights a strawberry and ice cream supper by the Christian church, a monument dedication for Old Trail Road, and a dedicatory address by Miss Mary Gentry of Kansas City with local speakers, along with assorted visits and errands through the week.
The Lexington College commencement events concluded with Tuesday evening’s final exercises following a Sunday baccalaureate. Dr. Harvey Beauchamp of Dalisa Texas gave the graduating address, while Dr. W. A. Wilson of William Jewell College spoke at baccalaureate. Local residents, including G. W. Bailey and Otto Stalling, were noted in attendance or travel plans.
Mrs J C Coffin traveled to Mexico Missouri on Wednesday to visit her in law parents.
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