Autumn Leaves and Local Laughs in Lexington
A quirky Lexington roundup notes autumn tasks in trolley yards and house reminders as a newly married man and his wife make air miles. Halley’s comet may glow in Pisces by February, while Lafayette county dominates the Oak Grove horse show blue ribbons. The Concordia band hosts social events, coal stoves replace gas furnaces, and Abdul Hamid’s two thousand waistcoats provide comic relief.
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Lexington
Wilbur Wright
Oak Grove
Lafayette County
Morning sighting of racing balloons near Lexington ends without flights
A few racing balloons were reported approaching Lexington last week, but in the sober morning, the aircraft failed to appear.
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Lexington
Wind Direction Riddle From the North Pole
A local inquiry notes that at the north pole the wind comes from the southwest prompting a playful question about the wind’s true direction. The remark reflects the peculiarities of polar meteorology and a friendlier framing of a science joke.
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North Pole
Missouri Football and Rural Press Traditions
Missouri football topic notes how rural and municipal papers, except those edited by U- alumni, have followed a long tradition in reporting the sport across the state. The passage suggests editorial alignment with university ties and regional press practices.
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Mupiipal Press
Missouri
The
Missouri football under new coach brings discipline to Columbia
Missouri faces potential loss this year as coach Roper at Princeton moves players from favored positions and sidelines veterans. The shift signals a break with past favoritism under Dr. Hetherington, aiming for impartial discipline and improved play, with mixed reactions from critics and observers.
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M.S. U
Y “Lt
Hetherington
Roper
Princetom
Columbia
Missouri
Kansas
Ietherington
State University
Loomis' Strictly Pure Baking Powder Ad
Loomis' Strictly Pure baking powder 25¢ per pound. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by grocers and C. W. Loomis' Drug Store. If not in stock, call for delivery.
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Loomis
C. W. Loomis’ Drug Store
Judge Rich presides in criminal court actions recap
Judge John A. Rich convened the criminal court as cases moved. Pleas of guilty included John Robinson and Arthur George for grand larceny with two to five year parolings. Trials and dates set for Jessey Cannada TH. N. Asbury, William Jone, Ed Kerns, Isaiah McCurdy, and Fritz Langkrahr. Bond issues and dismissals noted. several defendants jailed or discharged. Fritz Langkrahr retried after jury deadlock. stay of execution granted for Albert Curry.
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John A. Rich
John Robinson
Raphael Smith
Bazil Blue
Wm. Davis
Ernest, Cooper
Thornton Parker
Clark Kealler
A. V. Conner
A. ¥. Conner
George Fleming
W. T. Lackey
James Davis
Henry Lyttum
RK. T. Rigg
Burl George
Albert Johenson
Nettie Williamis
Arthur George
Barley Tomesley
JesseyCannada
TH. N. Asbury
Willian Jone
Ed Kerns
Isaiah McCurdy
William J. Peatherstone
Yeas
Costa
Robert Akers
State
John Dawson
Ed Blakey
Bud Banks
James Church
T. T. Dean
Charles Scott
Jewett Busey
Fritz Langkrahr
Tim Hawkins
James Cunningham
Henry Richard H. Knipmeyer
Isham Corder
Joseph Reed
J. M. Redd
Nathan Corder
D. A. Hook
Frank Stewart
Jas
Smith
Wentworth Tyler
J. H. Smith
P. J. Powers
Albert Curry
Gosewich Property Sold on Main Street
Nicholas Houx purchased the Gosewich property on Main Street through Wilson Bros. and Aull. The central site is described as a premier store location, and Houx plans immediate rebuilding to modernize the property.
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Nicholas Houx
Wilson Bros
Aull
Gosewich
Main Street
Houx
Notice of final settlement in MacDonald estate
The executrix and executor of the James MacDonald estate will apply for a final settlement at the November 1909 terms of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Proceedings begin on the second Monday in November in Lexington. SARAH MCDONALD Executrix and GEORGE W MACDONALD Executor.
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Sacred More
James Maclonald
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Sarah & MacDonald
George W. MacDonald
Final Settlement Notice in Schmidt Estate
Final settlement of the estate of Leopold Schmidt will be applied for by executors Andrew T. Schmidt and John Schmidt at the November term 1908 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Proceedings to begin at the Probate Court room in Lexington on the second Monday in November 1909.
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Joseph D. Thomas
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Leopold Schmidt
Lexingm
Andrew T. Schmidt
John (. Schmidt
Ann V. Oliver
Mineouri
John Oliver
Guardian’s Notice of Guardian Resignation in Missouri
Notice to interested parties in the estate of Thomas F. Jackson of Lafayette County Missouri that on November 8 1909 or soon after the guardian J W Horner will apply to the Probate Court for leave to resign as Guardian of the person and estate of the said Thomas F Jackson.
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Thomas F. Jackson
Lafayette
Missouri
J. W. Horner
Classified Ad Notice for Farm Supplies In Curtis Page
For all kinds of Fire and Tornado both City and Country, Hay and Grain at right Prices, See WwW. VY. Curtis.
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VY. Curtis
Land and Money 1 Sell Local Properties in Lafayette County
A brief ad offers remaining Lafayette county lands and some city residences and vacant lots for sale. The seller can show properties and provides contact numbers for Grats Bros and E. B. Vaughn, encouraging prospective buyers to inquire.
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Lafayette County
Grats Bros
E. B. Vaughn
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Billers and
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Tradley
Autinmn
Pisces
Concordia
Kansas City
Abdul Hamid
Sherwin & Williams
W. FP. Weis
Wiley Vm
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K. Worth
Otaey Halle
Ete Mia
W. G. McCausland
Criminal Court
Lizzie Thomas
James, B. Oliver
James B, Oliver
Guardian
Home Bakery
C. Wagoner
C. O. Willson & Co
lTane
Adrian
Michigan
HIGAN
Lambert Lumber CO
Fred T. Hix
Bf. R. Ireland
Lee J. Slusher
the Trader’s Bank
Richard Field
J. Andrew
Mo. M. Catron
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
Lexington, Missouri
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J. Barnet Young
G. M. Catron
Frank Howé Herman E. Mark
Frederick Morath
Ford T. Bates
Rufus Young
Geo
M. Catron
Geo. W. Kerdolff
Walter B
Waddell
F. Lee WacLace
Teller
Sandford Ayas
Pevrldem
Jon Bowman
Luvine Treves
Ascot Cashier
Akkeeper
Lexington Savings
Chietomera
E.F. Nicholson
W. D. Rankin
Watter Bb. Wapprun
E. Hoffman
Sandford Sellers
F. Ler Wallack
Rving
Cole Grocery
W. P. Cole
Stalling Bros
C. L. Kenney
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