Passage of Thomas Jones obituary and Lafayette civic notes
An obituary of Thomas Jones born September 5 1827 in Wales notes his immigration to the United States in 1868 and settlement in Lafayette County Missouri. It records his marriage to Mary M Woods on December 7 1865 and his family, church membership, and the funeral from the local church. The notice also covers a municipal meeting in Lexington with bids for city hall and sidewalk projects, building plans for a new school facility, and adjournment to May 29. It mentions local officials, bids, and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vth
Thomas Jones
Jones
Wales
Led States
Missouri
Lafay
Bunty
Ater
Lexington
Mary M. Woods
Mearh
Mias Io Ei. Jones
Joseph J. Jones
A. T. Smith
2D. Hulver
Ir Jones
Lafayette County
R. Jones
St Church
Milford Riggs
Machpelah
Frank Thornton
Washington Township
Sotabar Township
Marriage at bride's home in this city May 24
The wedding of Mr. William H. Silver of St. Louis and Mrs. Annette Winsor Peters occurred at the bride’s home on Wednesday May 24 at 7 pm with only family present. They left the same evening for St. Louis to establish a home, Mr. Silver having been with Carleton Dry Goods. The bride, daughter of the late Edward Winsor, was raised here and is well regarded locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Silver
St. Louis
Annette Winsor Peters
J. W. Howell
Carleton Dry Goods Company
Edward Winsor
Uncalled Letters at Lexington Post Office May 14 1905
List of names including Mrs Belle Anderson Mr GG Clark Louis Crowneyutaf Mrs Harry Dunean Mrs Hattin Elliott two others and many more, with note that letters remain uncalled and should be claimed as advertised by Postmaster James M Crowpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Belle Anderson
GG. Clark
Louis Crowneyutaf
Harry Dunean
Hattin Elliott
J.D
Meliss Elmore
Leathe Hopkins
Nancy Hieronymus
J. D Hamer
J. B. Jemmerson
C. James
P HW King
Kinesade
Ben Kelly
Mr. Lewis
Arthur McClun
Matilda Mathewe
J. W. Potter
Jaideon Simms
Baronels Thomas
W. C. Wallace
Red Woll
Elisa Willeint
Special Mention in the Army Register
Went Worth Academy faculty recommended cadets for War Department special mention in the pre regis tee. Cadet Captain Lon Lee Var wickel of Des Moines Iowa, Cadet Captain Arthur Ladd of Sherman Texas, and Cadet Adjutant Otis Dorchester of Sherman Texas named to preserve a directory of young men skilled in the way of war for possible service in a sudden great war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Register
Went Worth Academy
War Department
Prey
Lon Lee Varwickel
Des Moines
Towa
Arthur Ladd
Shera
Texie
Otis Dorchester Sherman
Texas
Social gathering honors visiting friends near Lexington
Miss Myrtle Terhune entertained many young friends three miles east of Lexington Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Ada McDaniels of Aigernsville, Miss Nona Greer of Warrensburg, and Miss Grace King of Atchison Kas. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Terhune
Lexington
Ada McDaniels
Aigernsville
Nona Greer
Warrensburg
Grace King
Atchison, Kas
Adolenda Club Tea At Mrs Terhune Home Event
Mrs Edward Moorman hosted the Adolenda club at her mother Mrs Mary Terhune’s house from 2 40 to 6 30 Wednesday afternoon. Guests played funch with Mrs H C Wallace winning the club prize and Miss May Weak the guests prize. A course luncheon enhanced the enjoyable afternoon. W W Curtis sold Walter P Waddell’s fine farm four miles south of Lexington to Samuel W Barnett at 110 per acre totaling 8800. Mr and Mrs J O McGrew Jr and baby left for Cairo Illinois Wednesday morning for visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moorman
Adolenda Club
Mary Terhune
H. C. Wallace
May Weak
W. W. Curtis
Walter P. Waddell
Lexington
Samuel W. Barnett
J. O. McGrew Jr
Baby
Cairo
Celebrated Silver Wedding at Lexington Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart marked their twenty fifth anniversary Tuesday May 23 at their home one mile south of Lexington. Guests attended in three periods from 2 PM to 11 PM with pink and white peonies decorating the house. Luncheon was served in the dining room during each period and Mrs Stewart was aided by Nihel Curtis Jane Jennie Calaway Mattie Speas Emma Hix Mayme Giorgie Stewart and Mrs D W Pillips. About one hundred friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Stewart
Lexington
Mattie Speas
Emma Hix
Mayme
Giorgie Stewart
W. Pillips
Presant
Miss Arline Burden Hosts Evening at South Street
Miss Arline Burden entertained a group of young people at her South Street home on Thursday evening. Guests included Miss Louise Mudge of Edwardville Ohio. The highlight was a song rating contest with two lyric cards per guest. Milton Boyle won the gentlemen’s prize and Miss Virginia won the ladies’ prize. Light refreshments followed as Miss Arline and her sister Miss Maude Barden assisted in hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Arline Burden
Louise Mudge
Edwardaville
Milton Boyle
Virginia
Arline
Maude Barden
Nice Sill Adds Breeding Stock to Stable
Nice Sill expands its breeding program by adding a four year old black Percheron stallion weighing 1780 pounds. The stallion is described as well bred with good physique, noted for strength and stamina, enhancing Mr. Sir’s renowned breeding stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
Sir
Eganty
Ridenour-Haker Grocery Beats Lexington Merchants 10–1
The Kansas City based Ridenour-Haker Grocery Company team defeated the Lexington Merchants yesterday afternoon at their home diamond by ten to one. Both clubs committed numerous errors in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridenour-Haker Grocery Company of Kansas Ciy
Lexington Merchants
Latters
Public School Entertainment Tickets on File at Crenshaw Young
Public school entertainment to be held at the opera house next Monday evening. Tickets on file at Crenshaw and Young. Parquet seats 85 cents, all other seats 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Crenshaw & Young's
Old Men's Club Meeting Postponed to September 23
The June meeting of the Old Men's Club has been postponed and will now be held on Saturday September 23. Members are asked to note the new date and plan attendance accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Men's Club
Local Notables Visit and Farm Trade Report
Odessa residents and visitors frequent the town this week with business trips to Lexington Higginsville and Kansas City. cattle hogs and carloads were shipped to Kansas City while residents attend church and family visits. Rev J Henry recovers and T Pockutt fixes a wheelbarrow for personal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Kansas City
Dr. Ryland
O. O. Wilson
Nick Houx
F. R. Puckett
Anna Moore
Miss Buck
Rev. J. Henry
T. T. Pockutt
Annual College Recital by Ex pression Graduates
The annual recital by graduates of the Department of Expression at Central College is set for Saturday at 8 pm in the college chapel. Invitations are not issued. the public is invited to attend as part of commence ment week events. The Southern Hallway is advertised as the official route for Confederate veterans from St Louis to Louisville for the occasion. For details contact Geo Premble. Miss Jennie Brightwell returned Tuesday from Larned Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Expression
Central College
Lousville Kestvoxy
St. Louis
Louisville
Geo
Methodist editor challenged over hospital funding claims
Rev Dr Buckley of the Advocate pledged hospital money from anyone with a legal title. Rev Charles Crane of People's Temple in Boston comments that Buckley would accept funds from any title holder. Crane notes a difference between modern Methodists and Judas era skepticism. Bryan's Commoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Buckley
The
Advocate
Methodist Church
Charles Crane
People's ‘Temple
Boston
Judas Iscariot
Crane
Buckley
Bryan
Lexington merchants vs J. J. Posters at Riverside Park
J. J. Posters of Kansas City visit Lexington Sunday for a 2:30 PM game at Riverside Park. The Porters boast one of the state’s top amateur teams. Tickets are 25 cents with free water and free admission for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Merchants
J. J
Kansas City
Riverside Park
J. J. Porters
Alumnae Meeting and Annual Graduation Travel Notes
A called Alumnae Association meeting will be held at Lexington College on Saturday at 3 pm in the college parlors with attendance requested. The report lists attendees including Miss Marcia, a graduate, and remarks on travel plans to Nashville for commencement at Ward Seminary and a later visit to Little Rock, Ark, with Mrs Sellers and Miss Marcia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandford Sellers
Wriday
Nashville
Ward Seminary
Miss Marcia
Needville
Sellers
Miss Marcia Willwo
Little Rock
Ark
Willard Steele’s eye injury and Nelson arrest report
Willard Steele’s young son Willard injured his eye while playing with a piece of iron but doctors report sight remains undamaged. Higginsville constable Truesdale brought Chas Nelson to Lexington and jailed him on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Miss EugeniaKrietin returned from Waco with sister Mrs John Sturgis and baby. Joe Letchworth, seven, fell from an apple tree in Estill Heights, breaking his left wrist. W B Comstock of Kansas City visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W H Chiles returned home Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Ben Steele
Dr. Cope
Truesdale
Higginsville
Chas, Nelson
Lexington
Nelson
Eugenia Krietin
Waco, Texas
John Sturgis
Baby
Joe Letchworth
Albert Letchworth
Estill Heights
W. EB. Comstock
Kansas City
W. H. Chiles
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Wentworth Military My
Council Proceedings
Winkler
Finance Committee
W KR
Richard Field
Conewalk
Wm. Young
Anollownce
P. H. Payne
Erman M. E Church
Gurman M. E Church
James P. Chisn
Mary , Hays
Bilal Wentworth
Hoffman's Brewery
Schawe
Sewer Committee
Compton
City Hall
Silver-Peters
H. H. Savage
Norfolk
Olivia Richardson
Loulaville
Lexington Ladies College
Shelbyville
Miss Richardson
John R. Logan
H. R. Richardson
Savage
Jessamine Female Institute
Nicholasville
Misa Richardson
Mr. Savage
Wellington and Vicinity
G. L. Galbrith
Odessa
Field Kinkead
Richard Hamm
John T. Thomas
George Hackley
J. A. Mann
Bama Cruisinger
Hi. B. Corse
H. G. Larberg
Napoleon
Ethel Larkin
Martha Moffatten
Charles Buddemeyer
John Taylor
Warrensborg Mo
Don William
City
Henry Holke
H. AH. Holke
Mise Ethel Johoson
Wee
Edgar Holke
Joseph Hall
Pear
Pawnee
Hckman
Nebraska
Willie & Schinke
Willie
Kuhlman
T. J. Schaberg
Hroeast Vogle
Emmet Borgess
Geo, Lay
Robert Carter
Claud Chaplin
William Tuepker
Eagle and
Scythe
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Tom Barton
Confederate Army
An & Good
Joe Shalby
Nolte
K. of P
Mr. Nolte
Mason Frye
Walker Ewing
John Keith
Sam Phlegar
Homer Phillipa
Our Town
Ites
P. Hall
School of Refreseton
EB. Sharp
C. M. Bishop
D. D
Allen
Buxton & Skinner
House
Hickman
Buhon
University of Missouri
Jenkins
White
Mobile
Ala
Cook
Bardstown
Criminal Court
Clay Township
T. V. Foster
P. B. Marshall
Davis Township
John Endley
B. W. Mellencamp
Peter Uphouse
Dover Township
J. Q. Plattenburg
Walter Childs
Wm. Lieser
Freedom Township
Henry Fiene
H. C. Kueck
L. H. Meyer
P. Waller
J. C. Kelley
F. R. Howe
Chas. Kinchloe, Jr
A. B. Mathews
B. Higgine
Middleton
Robt, Frerkjog
S. Gibbons
N. E. Robinson
Snn-a-Bar
Wood Perdue
A. W. Stevens
O W. Philippa
James M. Crowpin
Miss Myrtle Terhune
Miss Arline Burden
Mayview Notes
Excell Fry
Isaac Plolver
Robert Smarr
T. M. Chino
Naomi Tracy
Thomas Sanders
J. C. Leusueur
Mr. Knipmeyer
Tigginsville
J. G. Worthington
Rev. Payne
Marvin Chapel
George Plostenburg
Chinn & Progtar
Juliog Dryer
Kutmac City
Lutte Bond
Tom Nelson
Kaneas City
Mary Dromoionda
Margret Chiles
Tay Gugtot
Lillian Proctor
Schmuta
Kavens City
Slovber
Bear Corder
Mire
Will Jenniogs
Claude Marquis
Exington
Blackburn
Department of Pepression
Jennie Brightwell
Larned
Kas
Rockefeller
J. J. Posters
Henry ©. Harmes
Coir Cole Camp
Miss Holds Bergman
Concorvia
Marrid
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
A Dlatanve
Ang
Nad -Fris Hturme
Dintewh Batax
Derwan I Tinek
Jamiy
Cole Camp
Mins Katw Mietner
Sedslin
Milas Dora Toemann
Sweet Springs
Mite Selma
Tieo, Dierker
Alma
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