Judge James B. Gantt Dies After Twenty Years on State Supreme Court
Veterans and jurists recall James B. Gantt a Civil War veteran who served from 1890 to 1900 on Missouri’s Supreme Court. Born near Georgia, he fought with the Twelfth Georgia Infantry, later studied law at the University of Virginia, moved to Missouri, and built a notable legal career including defending miners after the Rich Hill mine disaster. He died at 67 in Jefferson City, leaving a career marked by landmark rulings such as park rulings in Kansas City and the Ford Warner bribery case.
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James B. Gantt
St Preme Court
Jefferson City
Kansas City Star
Twelfth
Georgia Infantry
Stonewall Jackson
Army of North Virginia
Jackson
Richmond
Ordar Run
Manassas
Virginia
Antietam
Maryland
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
University of Virginia
St. Louis
Clinton
Sedalia
George G. West
Keith & Perry
Hill
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Kansas City Park
Judee Gantt
Ford Warner
Waverly Notes and regional social mentions
Waverly Notes recounts visitors and locals including C. Buel and son, Victor Barnee of Pittsville visiting Waverly, Mrs. Kate Pantine from Whansits City with Mrs. Virginia Milner, Rev. Lamar Bedsworth-Jett traveling to Columbia, and Miss Lillian Edwards from Hodge spending the week. Tom Wilson of Marshall mourns his mother, Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Mary Edwards of Kansas City visits, H. J. King and wife from Hopkins visit the Albright family, and Charles Carpenter with wife and child visit Kansas City guests. Mary Gordon and family recently in Kansas City. Mrs. J. S. Crosby attended Lexington Ladies College commencement. daughter Rebekah Crosswhite graduated. Children’s Day at the Methodist church set for Sunday evening June 2. Edith Vanderlin, Margaret Booton, Florence Hackley, Naomi Larkin, and Dora Bridgewater attended graduation.
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Victor Barnee
Pittsville
Waverly
Kate Pantine
Whansits City
Virginia Milner
Lamar Bedsworth
Jett
Columbia
Lillian Edwards
Hodge Jx
Tom Wilson
Marshall
Baker
Mary Edwards
Kansas City
H. J. King
Cate
Hopkins
C. H. Albright
Chas. Carpenter
Little Son
Geo, Gordon
Fam- Mary
Geo. Gordon
J. S. Crossby
Lexington Ladies College
Lexington
Rebekah Crosswhite
Edith Vanderlin
Margaret Booton
Florence Hackley
Naomi Larkin
Dora Bridgewater
Candidate for County Treasurer Announces Joel Shelby
Joel Shelby of Bates City announces his candidacy for County Treasurer in this issue of the Intelligence. He comes from one of the county’s oldest Democratic families and has long been active in party affairs. Shelby previously served in the county legislature, earning an enviable record. He is described as an honorable citizen and a strong advocate for the ticket, promising a thorough canvass and vigorous effort for democracy.
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Joel Shelby
Bates City
Mie Intellizenden
Shelby
Hug
Central College for Women Commencement Calendar
The schedule lists events from Saturday June 1 to Wednesday June 5 including art exhibit, recital, baccalaureate service led by Bishop E. D. Monzon of San Antonio, Class Day, Alumnae Banquet, Board of Curators meeting, Old Students Reunion, Grand Concert, and graduating exercises with an address by Rev. Ivan Lee Holt in Girardeau Missoni.
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E. D. Monzon
San Antonio
Texas
Board of Curators
Ivan Lee Holt
Ape Girardeau
Missoni
Conference Missionary Meeting Aims at Lexington Visit
The Methouikt Indies organize a Conference Missionary Meeting with a committee planned to provide entertainment for visiting guests. They anticipate hospitable welcome from Lexington residents as the visitors’ schedule is arranged for the coming week.
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Methouikt
Lexington
Subscribe Now For Lexington Chautauqua Tickets
Subscriptions for tickets to the Lexington Chautauqua may be made at Crenshaw & Young's and Day & Stonestreet's or from a list of gentlemen including C. L. Ristine B. N. Hopkins Boyd White W. M. Hoge B. M. Taubman Dr. W. R. Eckle W. P Clark Walter B. Waddell John Taubman R. Maree W. P. Roach J. O. Coffin HH. T. Phillips Qande Marquis J. C. Graddy Dr. John Mann Wellington Nathan Gordon Waverly J. L. Groves Dover.
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Lexington
Partridge Wyandotte Eggs Offered at Half Price
Vince E. Owen advertises prize winning Partridge Wyandotte eggs at half price for the balance of the season. His stock has won two state silver cups and numerous blue ribbons in central shows. Prospective buyers are invited to request the mating list.
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Vince E. Owen
Panama and Straw Hats Cleaned by John Wittenberg
Panama and straw hats were cleaned bleached and trimmed by John Wittenberg in a local milliner’s workshop. The service highlighted careful styling and neat appearance.
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Panama
John Wittenberg
Daisy Grace Chases Fate in a Paper-Heroine World
Daisy Grace Motumedia, turning fifteen, idolizes Claribel and her ideal lord from dime novels. She obsessively studies romance, spots a tall, somber young man on a high school corner, and overhears a mother’s disparaging remarks about flirtatious teens. Struck by disillusion, she retreats home vowing to destroy Claribel yet acknowledging a bittersweet truth: better to have loved than never to have loved.
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Daisy Grace Motumedia
Imeet
Dansy Grace
Nyve
Daisy Grace
Bonnyhel
Mill Hand
Dotty
Danny Grace
Claribel
Bonnybel
Dimpled Dotty
Lori
Daisy Grave
Claribel Mirchmont
Claris Bes
Daisy
Caretera
Walters
Madorer
New York
Prosa
Drawback in Friendship
A reflective line quotes Henrik Thän on friendship as an expensive luxury and the personal sacrifices behind years of effort and striving to become one’s true self. The fragment hints at themes of risk, capital, and life missions shaping identity.
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Henrik Thaen
Landlady's railside quip spurs fare debate
A reader quip about the landlady in the railroad business sparks sharp jokes on passenger fare. The remark prompts questions about why costs are cut by 80, reflecting local sentiment on transit pricing and service.
Man Deep in Thought Stirs Curiosity in Explainers
In a fragmentary, plausibly dated item, a line hints that a man appears buried in thought. The brief caption suggests observers describe his demeanor as reflective or pensive, with the surrounding text offering minimal context about who he is or why he is noted.
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Higginsville
Mary Baler
Sneson
Toni Wilson
May Shall
Burie
Will Isorn
Clayt Landen
Gene Davis
Grover Buck
Irvin Mebach
Carl Weber
Francis Buck
Alvin Peters
Carter Robertson
Orphins
Cook
C. Buel
Central College For Women
Conference Missionary Meeting
Mer
Central Business College
Grand Avenue
On Avenue
Santa Fe
Colorado
Rockies
G. W. Hagenbuch
Main St
Kresodip
Crenshaw & Young
Missouri
Max Lustberg
Franklin Ave
City Hall
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