Birth of a daughter to Mrs. Jenkins of May 19
The town records report a girl born to the wife of John Jenkins on May 19. A parade of visitors and locals are noted through the week with arrivals in Higginsville, Lexington, Odessa and Kansas City. Attendees include De. F. W. Dally, Miss Hulda Dashler, Wm. Kelley, Fillmore Warren, Mrs. J. J. Jones, Miss Nora Simpson, Miss Scheider, Henry Wilkening, Ed Handley, Miss Lillian Proctor, Mrs. Mary J. Pool and others. Several church and social events are mentioned, along with burglaries at local stores and a vault incident at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jenkins
de. F. W. Dally
Kansas City
Our Town
Hulda Dashler
Higginsville
Wm. Kelley
Fillmore Warren
J. J. Jones
Higgingville
Bob Kincheloe
Independence
Nora Simpson
Odessa
Misses
Lillian Proctor
Mary J. Pool
Pranddaghter Uovie
Bettie Benulig
Lexington
Rank Waichurat
Robert Lankford
Clarence Fitzpatrick
Hiyat
Lankford
Waddell
Miss Russell
Wm. Buehler
I. W. Stoenner
Art Reynolds
Plymouth Rock
Mary Tyler
Spain
Chas
Tyler
John Tyler
Arthur Walker
Mary
Uncalled Letters at Lexington Post Office May 25 1907
The Lexington Missouri post office lists uncalled letters dated May 25 1907. Names include Mise Ross Booker Dan Coats J F Campbell Mrs Gee Callfway Mise Blanch Davis Mrs J W Edwards Harry Ervie Mrs Wilen J Frick Mrs G Goyri Albert Helen P J Howitt Miss Mary Joes ton Miss Boma Jackson Mrs Ada m Lamborn Mrs Sallie Lee Michel Lili Mrs Mary Murphy Mise Nore Minor Charles M Menefee Miss Jessie McGlesboy Mira A Rhoades J D Ryan Jack Snyder Rev Thomas. Postmaster Dena Crownes notes letters would be advertised when called for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poat
Lexington
Mise Ross Booker
Drodela Boston
Dan Coats
J. F. Campbell
Mra. Gee
Callfway
Mise Blanch Davis
J. W. Edwards
Harry Ervie
Mra
Wilen J. Frick
Mra. G. Goyri
Albert Helen
P. J. Howitt
Mary Joeston
Boma Jackson
Adam. Lamborn
Sallie Lee
Michel Lili
Mary Murphy
Mise Nore Minor
Charles M. Menefee
Jessie McGlesboy
Mira A. Rhoades
J. D. Ryan
Jack Snyder
Dena Crownes
Notice to Stockholders of Lexington Fururing Mills
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of Lexington Fhuring Mills to elect seven directors and act on business. The meeting will be held in the lower Court room at the Court House in Lexington Missouri on Saturday May 16 1907 at 2 o clock p m. Dane F Carson President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Fhuring Mills
Jower Court Room
Court House
Lexington
Lafayette County
Missouri
Slook
P. mi
Dane F. Carnon
Local society notes and obituaries mix in Missouri column
A stream of social visits runs through Lexington, Marshall and Kansas City as Prof Jadwin Alvin Kleignuchmidt and others are listed visiting relatives and friends. The section records graduations, a concert by Hug and Allendar, and the death of John W. McBurney of Odessa with details of his life, family survivors, and Masonic funeral honors.
Waverly Notes and Local Transfers Highlight Week
Waverly notes report social visits from Miss Robert Baddrumn in Higginsville to Aldridge Corder in Lexington. Grand Pass visitor Miss Callie McClure. Mount Ladw ards resident Mrs. J. J. Robertson visits. Miss Marguerete Landruma heads to Higginsville. Local real estate transfers noted. death reported of Mrs. Aaron Thomas near Waverly aged 69 with burial at Grand Pass cemetery.
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Robert# Baddrumn
Higginsville
Thurdin Y
Aldridge Corder
Lexington
Callie McClure
Grand Pass
J. J. Robertson
Mount Ladwards
T. R. Landman
Marguerete Landruma
Gunsle Schwerner
Mamie Berg
Marshall
Elizabeth Dyer
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Staunton
Virginia
Waverly
H. Odachleager
Oscar Thomas
Aaron Thomas
Florence Arnold Named to Lafayette County Board of Education
Mis Florence Arnold has been appointed a member of the Lafayette County Board of Education by the State Board of Education for a two year term ending April 22. Ladd says Miss Arnold has long been a leading spirit in Lexington public schools and is well prepared for the duties, with broad knowledge of textbooks and instructional methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Arnold
Lafayette County Board of Education
State Board of Education
Ladd
Arnold
Lexington
Local Farm Seeks Extra Fine Black Jack Purchase
B Sonmerz of Smithton Missouri reports purchasing an extra fine large black jack from L. M. Wonsaes & Son. The animal will be used to improve stock at his farm located one half mile southwest of Mayview in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Wonsaes & Son
Smithton
Mayview
B. Sonmerz
Memorial notice for Mrs W L Faulconer death 1907
Memoriam states Mrs W L Faulconer died of typhoid fever on May 9, 1907, at Col Chiles farm six miles south of Lexington. She was Mise Bessie Bour, married to William Faulconer Ajith 4, 1005. Survived by husband and many friends. Funeral at home led by Rev Alton with pallbearers Oscar Small Earl Dodson Bronson Sul Edward Betts George Frances Charles Woodruff. Interred in Machpelah awaiting resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Chiles
Lexington
W. L. Faulconer
Mise
Bessie Bour
Bin
Shea
Bret
Alton
Messen
Oscar Small Earl Dodson
Bronson Sul
Edward Betts
George Frances
Charles Woodruff
Letta Small
Emily Berty
Lydia Shanks
Carrie Heimer
Mary Frances
Machpelah
A. B
Death of John T. Renick in Lafayette county
Word was received Friday that John T. Renick formerly of Wellington and for twenty years a resident of Oak Grove died at his home Thursday night after a three week illness. He was about 75 and well known throughout Lafayette county, held in high esteem everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Renick
Wellington
Oak Grove
Mr. Renick
Lafayette County
Public School Calendar Notes Opera House Events
Calendar notes an evening concert on Wednesday June 5 at the Opera House and a 10 a.m. graduation exercise on Thursday June 6 at the Opera House followed by Friday afternoon Field Day exercises at Academy Campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Opera
Academy
Lafayette county fair fund directors elected at county court
About forty signers of the Lafayette county fair guarantee fund met at the courthouse on Monday night to elect directors for the fairs to be held in this city on July 30 31 and August 12 this year. The slate included OA Keith LL bake Dan Hoefer Walter Chiles E W Mollenkamp TJ Millar W M Muliroy Dr T A McLennan W Hutchinson and H Noyes Two other directors will be chosen later. The meeting adjourned after electing Ibs Lake as president and W Hut ch in a brief follow up session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higwinevillé Jeffereonian
Lafayette
Lnheld
Court House
Keith
LL. Bake
Dan Hoefer
Walter Chiles
E. W. Mollenkamp
Tj, Millar
W. M. Muliroy
T. A McLennan
W. Hutchinson
Tie H. Noyes
Helia
Immediatele
Ibs Lake
W. ‘Huteh
Local Fair Board Seeks Additional Signers for Guarantee
The vice president C A Keith and secretary Dan Hoefer report the fair’s progress with rebuilding stalls destroyed last September. Funds are sufficient for the work, and organizers seek 20 more signatures to strengthen the guarantee list beyond the current count of about 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ason
C. A. Keith
Dan Hoefer
Lst
May School Events Recital and Commencement Schedule
The School of Expression in Murrell Auditorium hosts a weekend of events from May 25 to May 29 including a recital, baccalaureate service by Rev. Theodore Copeland at St Paul’s Church, an art exhibit, grand concert, board meetings, alumnae gatherings, senior hayride, and the thirty eighth annual commencement with a literary address by John B. Collins in Murrell Auditorium, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Expression
Murrell
Theodore Copeland
St. Paul's
St. Louis
Lexington Water Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Lexington Water Company will elect directors for the ensuing year. It will be held at the office of the company in Lexington Missouri on June 11, 1907 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Gustay Harrie, President. MO Chamberlain, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lexington Water Company
Demonstration of Chi-Namel System at Leroy Farmer estate
Cordially invited to witness a demonstration of the Chi-Namel System of Varnishing and Graining Old Flavors Furniture on May 23 and 24. The simple method claims to render cracked floors and old furniture into costly hardwood appearances and colors. Free samples available. Miss Ruffella Letts will demonstrate and explain the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Ruffella Letts
Merchants Edge Higginsville In Riverside Park Pitchers Battle
The Lexington Merchants beat Higginsville 2 to 1 at Riverside Park yesterday afternoon in a tight pitchers duel. McDonald delivered the key effort for the Merchants, with the deciding run coming in the eighth inning. Claude Johnson, student at Washington University, arrived Friday for a summer visit, accompanied by BH. M. Carson who will stay a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Merchants
Higginsville
Riverside Park
Battle
McDonald
Merchants
Claude Johnson
Washington University
St. Louis
BH. M. Carson
Local residents visit on Thursday in various towns
O W Hays spent Thursday in Higginsville. B Prince of Odessa planned to Lexington Thursday. Charas Bowrlnog of Wellington was here Thursday. R S south of Odessa was in Lexington on Thursday. Will Redford of Johnson county was here Thursday on business. Lafayette Grover of Corder was in Lexington on Thursday on business. Frank Meyer, a student at Washington University in St Louis, arrived Wednesday evening to spend his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinma 'Neil
Kansas City
Hays Wollenmat
Flora Lieser
Mien Hages
Edna Corder
Cass
Bates
Will Everett
Alma
Tatas
Hester and
Emma Nel
Elaiaker School
Leonard Hickman
Homer
Elizabeth Roades
Ira Beall
Mary Haggerty
Chis
Knipmeyer
Hug and Allendar Concert Co
Katie Kelly
O. W. Hays
Higginsville
B. Prince of
Charas Bowrlnog
Welliogton
Odessa
Lexlog
Will Redford
Johnson County
Lafayette Grover
Corder
Leslogton
Frank Meyer
Washington University
St. Louis
Local residents visitations and returns from Kansas City
Mrs J E Robinson visits Higginville for several days while Mrs KE A Keman stops in Jefferson City for a short visit. Oscar Long returns from Kansas City with relatives. Miss Lillian Moorehead travels to Fulton for a four day stay with relatives. Numerous residents undertake brief trips to Kansas City Jefferson City Fulton Slater Willow Springs Higginville and surrounding areas for visits and probate court or church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. A. Keman
Jefferson City
Oscar Long
Kansas City
Eugenia Ardinger
Davis Hill
Higetonville
F. L. Carter
Lumber For Sale At Wentworth Military Academy
A quantity of old lumber of various kinds and some old fencing taken down in sections 6 for sale on the premises at the Wentworth Military Academy. Apply at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth Military Academy
Have you catarrh Higomel cure guaranteed
Advert reads a home remedy Hy-o-mel for catarrh with offensive breath and throat irritation. It claims to use natural oils and pine balsams and to deliver medicine via the air to reach the respiratory tract. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with money-back guarantee from Chas. W. Loomis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Loomis
Bogie in Sweet Springs Thoraday on Business
Bogie traveled to Sweet Springs for business, visiting the thoraday event and handling dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DT. Bogie
Sweet Springs
Thoraday
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Mayview Notes
Pruett Warren
Bloomingtort
Ilinola
Bert Taubman
Rufus Magahall
Lavanta Colp
Jennie Keith
J.C. Caffee
Kansas
Stella Kincheloe
English
Elder Downs
Charlie Ewing
Sam Schmitts
Higbee
Rufus
Betty
MtHebron
Herman DeBolt
Hubb Johnson
Barnett Higgins
Mrs
Rodger Smith
Ewing
Chicago
N.S. Winn
Dover
Id Wahi
Webb Cole
Lexingston
James Dinwiddie
Mr. Fletcher
Mickey
Hodge
Willie Harwood
Kanaas City
Judge Weedin
Tom Campbell
Christian Church
Jesusé Edwards
Judge
C. G. Cougden
Bank Association
Art Spettty
the Baptist Church
Joe Bertrand
Jas. Dinwiddie Asi
Roy Arhwith
Mertens
Baptist Church
Foster
Geo. Bahrenburg
L. W. Cox
Lillian Love
Lexington College
Colorado Springs
Corder Iteme
Prof
Jadwin
Lexngrton
Alvin Kleignuchmidt
S. M. Reynolds
J.P. Groves
Mattle
Boyd Wackley
Halle
John Groves
Slater
Ralph Gant and
Ada Currin
John W. McBurney
Mr. McBurney
Iowa
Iseo
McBurney
Misa Laura
E McNeel
Henry McNeel
Bertha McBurney
Alameda
Kaneos
Nancie Reynolds
Grainfield
Issolee Tackett
Elizabeth Mabry
Abrowher
L. McBurney
Qoulm Mandery
Central College Calendar
Jno
Collins
Stockholdera Meeting
J. E. Robinson
Lillian Moorehead
Fulton
Nannie Chinn
BR. A. Meyenity
James Strodtman
Florence Toland
H. M. Lissack
Jacob Fegert
Evangelical Church Convention
Sadie Triplet
Levnsy, Mo
Georgie
Mayne Stewart
Dwyman Baford
Kittle Dickey
J. T. Bush
Frank Austin
Willow Springs
Ireland
Richard Field
Missouri Bankers Assocuation
R. L. Hughes
James Horn
Frances Ogglaston
J. T. Clayton
Margaret
J. C. Young, Jr
Bessie Ridgeway
Higgineville
John Craig
Hithel Martin
EH. Woodward
Derver
Colo
Tussey
George Trail
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