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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
8
A historical item notes a dispute labeled Professor J versus S Peer with a Lexiz Lon Baie tag, reflecting a mid century legal or academic reference. The fragment suggests a case or column header without full context or dates. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
The interview with Mr. Polk reveals his stance on party reform and honesty in government, asserting no desire for office beyond completing his term and returning to private practice while vowing to pursue corrupt city-level figures. A San Jose Herald obituary notes the passing of Thomas W. Whiteburnt, a Lexington resident over 70, with he details of his death, survivors, and funeral plans.
An old ad promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure for 60 cents offered by Chas W Looms. A wedding notice reports Mr Carr and Miss Mellinds wed at the Catholic church in Concordia on Wednesday November 26 with Rev Roth officiating.
A cluttered ad lists a Thanksgiving sale with varied groceries and prices. Items include lemons, oranges, citron per pound, fancy apples, cocoa milk, bon bons, pickles, salmon, olives, vinegars, water, tea, coffee, rice, crackers, butter, lard, peaches, grapes, kraut, sugar corn, and other staples. The ad promotes prompt delivery and emphasizes quality and weight.
Septiona Winser, composer of The Mocking Bird and hundreds of songs, died suddenly last week at his Philadelphia home aged 70. The story of Listen to the Mocking Bird is recounted as Wisner told it, with Dick Whistling Dick cited as the inspiration. Also in brief, births, marriages, local visits, and notes from Sweet Springs and nearby towns.
Dan Morgan 65, a longtime Odessa resident, was shot at a woodpile around 4 pm by 12 year old Jesse Howard. The bullet struck his back and reached the lungs. he died several hours later. The incident was ruled accidental as Howard fired with a target rifle nearby.
A committee of ladies in charge of the Elka bazar will begin next Monday to collect the articles promised by contributors. Remember the dates and have ready the items promised. On Monday they will collect needle work and fancy work. On Tuesday they will collect the catables.
The piece notes an elegant dish at a chili parlor two doors west of Morrigan Wentworth bank. It advertises 1k as a dish, hours from 6:30 AM to midnight, and meal delivery by bucket to homes.
Weather extremes blamed for winter illnesses raise warnings about chronic catarrh and fatalities. Letters from Wm. Ubelaker of Lake View Lodge and Horace G. Biower of Port Austin praise Pernna as a preventive and quick remedy for coughs and colds associated with inclement weather.
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