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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
7
Citizens of Warrensburg organize to resist modern road changes and defend horse and buggy travel. A humorous notice mocks benzine crowd and urges red rear lights as warnings. The piece references state election talk and praises Auditor Jno P Gordon while lampooning political and transport issues.
In Higginsville on Sunday Chester Jackson, a Negro, was removed from a Missouri Pacific train by Conductor Riser after being accused of drunkenness. Jackson and another man fled until about 3 PM when captured. Judge K. K. Berry fined Jackson $15 plus costs totaling $25.15 for the offense.
A Concordia obituary notes the death of a 51 year old man at his mother's home on September 18 1909 after a brief illness of thirty six hours caused by gall stones He was born September 22 1857 in Lafayette county and lived as a dutiful son and farmer He leaves his mother three brothers William Henry August and three sisters Mrs Anna Borgstadt and Mary Emilie and many relatives The funeral was held September 21 at the house of mourning then at the Baptist church with Rev Mayback delivering the sermon and interment in the Baptist cemetery
The Higginaville squad lists Floyd Johnson and Cliff Smith among others with positions from left end to full back. Robert P. Price, visiting from Independence, discussed plans for a new bank in Odessa, potentially to be named the Loan and Trust Banking Company in the corner building now housing Odessa Drug Company.
Warrensburg horsemobilists organize a movement for mutual benefit and betterment. A circulated preamble outlines unity against benzine devotees, noting concerns and intent to form a structured association.
A new boys hard service shoe called The Armored Cruiser debuts at Longs market and is on sale through Wilson Fredendall D G Co. The item showcases rugged construction aimed at durability for youth wear.
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