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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
1
Lexington youths forming an athletic club have engaged Jack Champion to direct and produce the Southern play Heart of Alabama for October 20 and 21. A selected Lexington cast will assist, and rehearsals run nightly as the production aims to be among the city's best.
Telegram reports the death of Dr. R. Trotter aged about 82 at the Masonic home in St. Louis. Born in New Jersey, he lived in Lexington for years, moved to St. Louis fourteen years ago with his wife, who died there four years ago. Survived by two sons Bert of St. Louis and W. R. Trotter of Lexington. Burial at Masonic cemetery in St. Louis.
A series of meetings conducted by Rev. B. F. Shiffer began last Sunday and will continue to the fourth Sunday this month. Services start nightly at 7:45 PM with song services at 7:15. Everyone is invited to attend.
Regular services will be held at the Episcopal church Sunday conducted by the pastor. Reduced rates affect traffic between Lexington and Kansas City with numerous names listed as travelers to Kansas City and Concordia for the fair and other events. The second concert of the Central College Selboo of Music is set for Monday evening in Murrell Auditorium and the public is invited.
Walter B. Waddell president of Lexington Savings Bank lies with guarded life after stomach perforation and surgery in St Josephs hospital Kansas City. He had fainted at a stock show and Hereford Breeders meeting then underwent operation Wednesday morning. His wife and two children stay at his side as Lexington hopes for recovery. Invitations note marriage plans for J W Basye of Kansas City to Mrs S J Jackson in Lexington.
Charles Russell left Wednesday evening for San Francisco to work during the coming winter, accompanied by his father H. G. Russell as far as Kansas City.
Mrs. O Williams returned home in Kansas City after a visit with sister Mrs. Owen Gaffin. T O Sawyer, John W Keithly, L A Nickells, Hi I Blackwell, George Calliway, Rev and Mrs G M Gibson, Robert Horn, Annie Stalling and Bertha Walk, Oscar Andreen, M F McFadin, B K McGrew, Don Barron, Mrs Tell Daniel, Judge J B Burden, Delia Yates, and Mrs Yates Salisbury all spent Wednesday in or moved to Kansas City for various business, stock shows, or visits.
Mrs Price of Corder visits sister Mrs Jennings this week. Otto Brock is very sick. Walter Smith came home from Marshall. Miss Abbie Puckett spent weekend in Kansas City with her brother. Ernest Mieneshagen of Higginsville visited Aug Heidbrink. Matthews family from Livingstone Montana visited parents. Bettie Benning returned from Independence to visit parents. Mrs Terhune of near Lexington visited Mrs James Ramey. Chas Kinehloe Sr transacted business in Kansisity. Mrs L K Foulds of Higginsville visited daughter Mrs W J Jennings. Prof A A Ross and wife attended teachers meeting in Higginsville. Mrs John Pflegar of Higginsville visited son David. T D Hanmond attended teachers meeting in Higginsville and was on the program. Brother Talbert asked Roach about potatoes. Roach says they never turn out. Christian church meeting ongoing with announcements for next Sunday to Wednesday. Thursday night musical by C E McVay. Mrs Dr Ryland of Lexington visited friends. Charles Simpson left for St Charles for old settlers reunion. Dr J J Fulkerson of Lexington was here professionally. Mrs Cordelia Moore and grandson Gillman visited Independence. Joe Wilson returned from Illinois State Fair. Mrs L F Weaver returned to Independence. Judge Butt is on sick list. Belle Ewing sick in Washington with son-in-law Rev [name unclear]. Son Chut in Chicago telegraphed for. Mrs E S is her sister. Mrs Mary Drummonda and children spent Saturday in Hugginaville. Mrs H B Tenry hosted cards Thursday on South Street. club of young ladies likely this winter. Mrs Amelia Kriehn went to Kansas City yesterday.
Jd M Redd had business in Lexington Tuesday Frank Campbell was in town Monday and Tuesday Liggon Vaughin and Billie Harwood were in Lexington Saturday Miss Virgie Corbin was in Page City Friday afternoon Mrs Mary Barley is spending this week in the country with her son Louis Barley Charlie Cox went to Kansas City Tuesday evening Bob Harwood had business in Lexington Saturday Ernest Corbin went to Kansas City Friday evening to spend several days Misses Nannie Brown and Ruth Lewis at Conder attended homefolks Saturday and Sunday Mrs Webb Cole returned Monday from Independence and Kansas City The ladies aid of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs J M Redd Dr W G Harwood was in Lexington Tuesday visiting his mother Bettie Harwood who will soon spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Ed Campbell at Anderson Mo.
Miss Elizabeth Graves left Wise yesterday for an extended visit in Kansas City and St. Louis. During her absence her sister Miss Virginia will take charge of her music class. G. W. Fairchild went to Sedalia Thursday.
At Mexico Missouri on Tuesday twenty four delegates from as many Elks lodges formed the Missouri Elks Association. Norman M Vaughan of St Louis was named president with Claude Marquis of Lexington secretary. Officers include Edward Orr Chillicothe first vice president J W Mellor Sedalia second vice president W D Webb St Joseph treasurer R G Sanders Maryville sergeant at arms F O Kloos Kirksville doorkeeper Louis Horstman Poplar Bluff chaplain B D Graham Mexico trustees three years M A Dempsey Cape Girardeau two years W Hump Rothwell Columbia one year IL J Baine Trenton.
A log house dating to about 1836 on the Howe farm five miles southwest of Lexington burned Wednesday morning October 13. The dwelling, the last of its kind in the area, had long housed the Howe family and belonged to R. M. Howe at the time of the fire.
KB, B. Fragen departed Thursday evening for St Joseph due to his mother’s illness.
Curtain looms as Lexington H. 8 meets W A 3rd team while Wentworth first stacks against the Bay eleven. The high school squad, small but vain, claims a tough clash, coach Tillman remains optimistic about Buckner contest. Names: Ed Anil, Mr. and Mrs. John Mor, Emma Bonkoski, Jos Schaal, Mrs. William Toward, Capt. Ryland Hunter.
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