Ex congressman Welborn dead in Missouri town
John Welborn, former U S representative from Missouri seven district, died in Lexington on October 27 after a brief illness. A respected lawyer and public servant, he had served as recorder and mayor of Lexington and was a former congressman. He left a widow Miss Georgia A Littlejohn and a large circle of friends. Funeral held at his home, with many floral tributes and a public tribute by Rev R B Hinney.
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Lexington
Oblock
John Welhorn
LI Mouniny
Mr. Welborn
John Welborn
Aullville
Lafayette County
David M. Welborn
Warrensburg State Normal
John Cockrell
Warrensburg
Misouri
Georgia A. Littlejohr
Wouds
Missouri
Warrensburg State Normal School
G. W. Haplin
Legion
Howe
Ignal
Silace
R. B. Hinney
Machpelah
Local Banks Limit Cash Payments in Lexington
Four Lexington banks adopt a limited cash payment rule aligned with St Louis and Kansas City banks. Weekly cash withdrawal cap is 24 dollars per depositor, with no more than 19 dollars in cash per day or on a single check. Businesses may issue checks as usual. cash over the counter is restricted. Merchants accept the measure as temporary and non disruptive. John K. Taubman and Miss Mary Kirtley Blackwell to marry Thursday at College Place home. ceremony to be performed by Rev. R. B. Binney with immediate families present. The couple, popular locals, are described as well matched and destined for happiness.
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Lexington
St Lois
Kansas City
Wien
Banka
Ohana
John KK. Tallman
Mary Kirtley Blackwell
Bnide
College Place
R. B. Binney
Mr. Taubman
Miss Blackwell
Mr. Taubine
John Taubman
Milks Blackwell
John S. Blackwell
Crotral College
Death of Fritz Luehrman in Ath Street home
Fritz Luehrman died Wednesday evening at his parents home on Ath street at six. He suffered rheumatism for about two years affecting his heart and declined after late summer. A member of a prominent German family, he was esteemed by all who knew him and a faithful member of the Evangelical church. He was about 28 years old and unmarried. Luck Bradley of Prairie church neighborhood visited Thursday. Runsell returned Thursday evening from a business trip to Kansas City.
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Luehrman
Ernest Luehrman
Meath
Frits Loehrman
Evangelical Church of
Poor turnout at Higginsville Good Roads Meeting
A Higginsville gathering failed to attract many farmers as Judge P W Osborne opened the session and E N Hopkins read the minutes. The group discussed the new road law coming February first and decided to reconvene November 23 to explain it fully, aiming to improve Lafayette county roads.
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Good Roads
Higginsville
P. W. Osborne
E. N. Hopkins
Higginsvile
Lafayette County
Unanimous resolutions of Float Baptist Church Lexington Mo
The Float Baptist Church of Lexington Missouri adopted on October 27 a set of thanks to city citizens for hospitality during their General Association. The resolutions praise the mayor officers newspapers the Advertiser Intelligencer News Club Mr Goxtae Haerle Opera House Lafayette Telephone Co and sister churches for use of facilities and support. They quote a biblical benediction and request publication in local papers.
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Float Baptist Church
Lexington
Advertiser
Intelligencer
Wind "News
Ilk Club
Goxtae Haerle
Te Opera House
Lafayette Telephone Co
Luke
Laura Thornton Wed in St Louis in secret ceremony
Mrs Laura Thornton formerly of this place was married Monday in St Louis to a Mr Earl of Centralia. No details were available. The news surprised her many friends who wish her happiness. Nearby folks and relatives were seen visiting, traveling, and attending local events around the area, with several residents making trips to Kansas City and Lexington for short stays and business.
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Laura Thornton
St. Louis
Earl of
Centralia
Slater High Faces Wentworth Second Team At Campus
Slater High School hosts Wentworth second team on the academy Campus with coach Daniel Réebe Jr. guiding the Sater squad under pressure. Wentworth scrubs play fast under Skinny Campbell, while Sedalia’s Central Business College of Sedalia schedules a first-team round with veteran guests and a tough fight.
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Slater High
Wentworth
Academy
Daniel Réebe Jr
Skinny Campbell
Central Business College of
Sedalia
Business College
Pia
Dover Bank Sees Temporary Cash Shortage Stoppage
Rumor claimed the State Bank of Dover failed but it only faced a cash shortage of 284 dollars. Officials arranged to reopen Thursday after a bank examiner declared the institution in sound condition. The bank, though young, is backed by Dover's solid business community and continues to grow.
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Lexington
State Bank of
Dover
Corbin
Kansas City
Oval
G. Congton Thurday
Dover Bank
Ma's New Husband at the New Grand
A lively musical farce titled Ma's New Husband runs two hours and thirty minutes, purported to force laughter throughout. Viewers are urged to act quickly as seats are on sale at Crenshaw & Young's for a Saturday evening performance.
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Crenshaw & Young's
Death of Nine Year Old Marie Kitchen
Marie Kitchen nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joa B Kitchen died at home Thursday at 12 30 after illness of tonsillitis and measles followed by membranous croup Funeral services conducted by Dr EB Patillo were held at the house Friday morning at o o clock
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Marie
Joa B. Kitchen
EB. Patillo
Death of J A Blanchard in Waverly Ma
Death notice for J A Blanchard who died at home in Waverly Massachusetts on Saturday October 26 1907 at age nearly seven years after prolonged illness. He was born in Portsmouth England February 8 18xx and came to America with parents in 18xx settling in Winchester Frederick County Virginia. He married twice first to Amanda Jane Stephens producing thirteen children eight living. second to Sophia Doak producing others. He moved to Lafayette County in 1848 and remained there, joining the Methodist church in Virginia in 1829 and remained faithful. He was patient in illness and kept the Bible as his comfort.
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Waverly
A. Blanchard
Blanchard
Hiram Abu Blaychard
Portsmouth
England
America
Winchester
Frederick County
Wiriflola
Amanda Jane Stephens
New Town
Sophia Doak
Marshall, Mo
Nochilken
Lafayette
Methodist Church
Virginia
Blanchard remembered for godly influence in funeral service
A funeral at the Methodist church honors Mr Blanchard with Rev. W. J Cobb officiating. Flowers surround the casket as a large crowd pays tribute to a life of faith. Halloween in Lexington sees widespread participation with disguises, music, and festive activities, mostly orderly with few incidents.
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Blanchard
Methodist Church
W. J Cobb
Corder
Hobson Lecture Postponed by Ladies Committee
The Ladies of the Lecture express disappointment that Capt Hobson cannot arrive Thursday night and seek another date or a replacement speaker. Ticket refunds are available at Crenshaw and Young's drug store. committee members Mas. HL McDonald Mrs G W Hype announce the action.
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Hobson
Crenshaw & Young's
Mas
McDonald
Mra
Elks Hold Second Annual Hallowe'en Hop
The Elks hosted their second annual Hallowe en dance Thursday with twenty five couples participating and many more watching. A masquerade drew quirky costumes as four real pumpkin heads sat in the hall. Gingerbread cider and chestnuts were served while Smith's Orchestra provided music.
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Elks
Smith
Notice to Tax Payers on Merchants Tax Due
Notice to tax payers states merchants tax is due and payable. It warns no delay in payment after January 1st and a 1 percent monthly interest will be collected on unpaid taxes.
Social in Dover Benefit at Church Hall
Dover residents attend a sack social and basadr benefit organized by the Ladies' Aid. The event runs from seven to eleven p m on November 4, featuring dainty refreshments. Bring friends and enjoy the festive gathering for a good cause.
Farm Hand Wanted For General Farm Work
Classified notice noting a steady farm position with wages offered. Apply to Clark J Davis, Rh, FD. A marriage license issued yesterday to Win J Frerking. Concordia Magdalena Kammeyer. Win Nicholson returned to Kansas City this morning. Mrs J B Moorehead to Fulton for her mother’s illness. she returned Thursday evening. Mrs Howard Klebry home after visiting her parents. Miss Jennie Brightwell returned from Kansas City after a few days with friends.
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Oscar Andreen
Jennie Brightwell
Kansas
Wentworth Triumphs Over Normalites in Thriller
Wentworth outplayed Warrensburg’s Normalites to win by a final score that shocked fans. Ahrens Littlefeld and Anderson shut down the Normalite line while Roberts Conk and Moore produced key runs and a pivotal turnover. Owens sprinted past Miller for a decisive finish as Wentworth seized momentum and carried the ball to a late surge. The crowd of about 400 from Richmond Warrensburg Oak Grove Miggiesville Concordia witnessed a dramatic turnaround.
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Wentworth
Warrenabite
Richmond
Warrensburg
Oak Grove
Miggiesville
Concordia
Noroalites
Kemper
Odessa
K. O
Ahrens
Littlefeld
Anderson
Roberts
Conk
Moore
Owens
Blackbirds
Miller
Warrensboro
Kelley
Warrison
Bacon
Werteworth
Normatites
Vialtors
Cook
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Luck Bradley
Prairie Church
Runsell
Kangas City
R. L. Hughes
N. Be Payne
J. W. Sydnor
Margaret Aull
HE Wilcoxon
Alidar
The
A. G. Voigt
Houstonia
Frank Stewart
Louisville
Hea Bolen
T. T. Strameke
A. A. Stewart
Mere
Lesle Mason
Mattie Green
Virgie
Cami¢ Shouse
Walter J. Waddell
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Lehman
J. &. Burden
Slater High School
Central Business College
Dover Bank Sound
Little Marie
J. A. Blanchard
Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Main
Social
Clark J Davis
Pield
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