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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
Mr George J Taylor and Miss Mary A Shacklett were married Wednesday at the bride’s mother home in Lexington. Rev Warren P Clark conducted the ceremony with close relatives present. The couple will reside on South 13th street and begin a social, home life as Mr Taylor’s career continues to advance.
Paul V Barnett and Ceceiliary Shull were married Wednesday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mix Godfrey Shull The ceremony was by Rev Newkirk Prairie church pastor Only close relatives attended Refreshments followed and the couple left for a wedding trip Barnett is son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Barnett praised for character and ambition The bride described as winsome and capable of assuming wifely duties
Ed Clark traveled to Kansas City yesterday to seek hospital treatment and was accompanied by John Pollard.
Friday noon Fred Jenkins entered Wicklin Guvin’s tavern intoxicated and demanded a drink. Refused, he drew a knife and wounded bartender Milt Thompson. Police subdued him as he resisted arrest and jailed him.
Mrs Christina Y. Berrie died Monday at 1 p m at her daughter’s home 1505 South steel from old age and debility. Born in Dundee Scotland in 1834 she was 78. Survived by two daughters B Perrie and Mrs Ab T Wiley of this city and Mrs T S Pierce of Sylvan WA. Funeral held Monday at 2:30 p m from the home.
Friday Frank Gordon brought his bay horse and left a younger horse behind. After dinner he used one for the hay train and his brother Buford’s horse Jen ait one of the great horses in the pasture. The remaining mare tried to jump a fence and suffered a stomach gash with entrails exposed. The horse wandered several blocks before being shot. The mare was valued at 200.
Col Fred Cummins' Far East Comned entertained Friday with two performances and a street parade drawing a sizable crowd. The show impressed all ages, kids enjoyed it, grownups were engaged, and the event produced a small but solid financial benefit for merchants plus one visitor paid a year's subscription.
F M Hord traveled to Kansas City yesterday to attend to business matters and return the same day.
August Marcks a respected German settler in Lafayette County died at three on Saturday morning from injuries after being kicked by a mule last Wednesday. Born in Warren County sixty three years ago he moved here twenty years ago and built a sizable estate including Lynnwood Lawn. Survived by wife and five children Tenry Edward Lydia Amanda and Lancente the funeral was Monday at 2 30 from the German Methodist church with interment in Machpelah cemetery.
John White pioneer settler of this county and highly respected citizen died after diving at his son's home in Oklahoma Grig. Body taken to Mayview for burial on Sunday. Born April 1 1826 in Montgomery County Maryland, he came to this county in 1850 and resided here ever since. He was a universally liked man and member of the Old Men's Club.
Wentworth defeated Marshall 65 to 0 as a fast foot race and cadet stamina carried the Cadets to a decisive victory. Under the coaching of Lieutenant Miller the cadet team showed promise for another winning season at the academy.
A large crowd heard Governor hopeful Elliott W Major speak at the courthouse on Wednesday evening. Col Clarence Vivian opened the event and introduced Major, whose Democratic campaign speech was well received with expectations for the November election.
A party journeyed to Sedalia yesterday for the state fair comprising Mr and Mrs J W Dryer Robert Horn Captain Ry land Todhunter Miss Dora Peacock Miss Anna Marrs Mrs Allie Bougher Mrs L Wilson and daughter Elizabeth D F Conrad J C Shelton Walter Walker Mr and Mrs C F Bass Neive Miss Alphia Steppens A B Lewis M C McFadin Thomas Geraughty Misses Jo and Jo Hines ty Arnold Kemner Henry Gelzer and daughter Laura Mr and Mrs Dd Aull Mrs Ata Jenkins Claude H Neer and others were listed among attendees.
Will Winn and Harmons Wahl were in Lexington Monday while Mrs. J M Winn and Grace visited. Several locals, including Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Swiger, traveled to nearby towns. Many residents spent weekends in Lexington or Geary and Slater with relatives, noting church and social engagements and a county fair trip. Dr. Banks’s death prompted Columbia trip. Rev T J Clayton to remain with Dover church.
The Intelligencer lists marriage notices including George J. Taylor and Mary A. Shacklett both of Lexington andGeo G. Woolrich with Martha Martens of Concordia. It also reports the marriage of William Palmer, son of Ploweant Til of Mou, to Elia Wentworth in Milwaukee Wisconsin dated September 30 1912 and their plans to reside in Pleasant Hill Missouri. Mrs J W Shouse departed for El Dorado Springs after a two week visit. Mrs J W Wright and daughter Maude went to Kansas City for a few days. Mrs Anna Wilker returned to Kansas City after visiting here.
Mrs J D Riley visited Lexington on Thursday in the company of acquaintances. Isaac Walkerson shopped in Marshll on Monday, while William N Talmer of Pleasant Hill spent several days in town. Virginia Milner returned from Excelsior Springs Saturday. J A Allison made a Kansas City business trip earlier in the week. Campbell of Leginsville and Ditnert with wife returned from Wirretiton. Mrs Artin Waitels visited her sister Mrs Claud UH Capps. Mesdimes Tarrand and Frank Salman were in Dexington Thursday. George Bussette and wife from Kansas visited relatives last Thursday and Friday. Mia Byrd Cooper of Tensas City visited her mother Mrs Martha Goodwin for several days. Mrs J Gordon of St Louis arrived Monday for weeks with her daughter. Mrs George Kelling and Mrs Clifford Landrum with Mrs Warren Groves and daughters went to Kansas City Monday to visit her father Mrs Fannie Walton. Mr and Mrs Earl Hedricks and daughters Bernice and Kathleen returned to Kansas City Monday after a shopping visit with Mrs I Duffy and family. S A. White accompanied by Mestomes Vngh White Tauase Fulkerson, Chua Lewis and Clayte Sands went to Kansas City Monday for the day.
Mo and Mrs Will Titermann travel from Marthasville after being summoned by Au gust Mareks death. Mr and Mrs B M Martindale return from the state fair in Sedalia.
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