County World’s Pair Exhibit and County Fair Call
Editor Intelligencer reports additions to the county World’s Fair exhibit. Farmers urged to donate corn stalks, nuts, beans, pumpkins, and other agricultural items for the November 16 meeting at the courthouse. World’s Fair corn to be centerpiece. readers asked to send 20 ears of top corn. Also notes on a Kansas City fruit exhibit fire and a trial of Jenkins with remarks on the lawyers and forensic efforts.
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Farmers’ Institute
Court House
L A. Goodman
Kansas City
Seventh
Wyandotte
Season Opener Shows W. M. A. Dominance Over Sedalia
The season opener pitted Sedalia High against W. M. A. drawing a small crowd and a heavy defeat as Wentworth scored early and Sedalia failed to move the ball. Final 34 to 0 reflects W. M. A. superiority with Sedalia’s defense weak and early-season errors noted. W. M. A. showed spirit and creditable play for a new squad.
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Sedalia High School
W. M.A
Sedalia
Wentworth
Mel Ilgenfritv
City Council Acts on Washington Avenue and West Main bids
At an adjourned Saturday meeting the council granted a petition to grade pave and macadamize Washington Avenue from 18th to 21st street with curb using on hand material. Bids for West Main Street grading and paving were read. Geo T Meneses of Hedalia bid 1.78 per square yard and won the contract. J B Waugh & Co. curb claim on South Street was allowed less 100. Mayor appointed B T John inspector of the new paving. Council adjourned to meet tonight.
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Washington Avenue
18Th
21St Street
Schawe
Joe Wilson
West Main Streek
Geo. I. Brindle & Co
Geo. T. Meneses
Hedalia
J. DB. Waugh & Co
South Street
B. T. John
Jenkins Sentenced Thirty Years for Jun قتل
Thomas Jenkins received a thirty year penitentiary sentence for the June killing of Sam Hays. The dispute began in Samuelson's saloon yard after Hays struck and kicked Jenkins. Jenkins retrieved a pistol and shot at Hays, who fled across the street into Sedwick's store before Jenkins again pursued.
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Thomas Jenkins
Sam Hays
Samuelson
Hays
Jenkins
Sedwick
Resolutions of Lexington Aerie on Patrick Fagan
At a September 25 1903 meeting Lexington Aerie No 245 Fraternal Order of Eagles adopted resolutions mourning the death of Patrick Fagan an active member and officer. The lodge commends his kindness, extends sympathy to his family and orders the resolutions entered in minutes and sent to the family and city newspapers.
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Lexington Aerio No
Order of Eagles
Patrick Fagan
Lexington Aerie
Patrice Fagan
Sid
Death of B H Thomas of Waverly
B H Thomas of Waverly was found dead in his camp tent on a Dar north of White's Island after a ten day hunt. A heart disease sufferer, he went with Charles Carpenter and Joseph Mott for health and fresh air. He died in his tent with lantern burning. burial was in Waverly cemetery with Masonic honors. He was born January 2, 1859 and married Miss Panole Bellamy in 1883, leaving daughter Lotte sur vives.
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Hr. Thomas
Waverly
White's Island
Mr. Thomas
Charles Carpenter
Joseph Mott
Mott
Cirpeeter
Fly
Thomas
Death of David Chinn in Lowry City
Judge Joseph Chinn received a telegram announcing his brother David Chinn’s death at Lowry City. David, about 76, had lived in Lexington for many years and was widely known by older residents. He survived by three siblings including Mrs. Mary Bowman and Judge Joseph Chinn, and Claude Chinn of Lexington, Ky.
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Joseph Chinn
David Chinn
Lowry City
Judge Chinn
David Ching
Lexington
Mary Bowman
Joseph Ohinn
Claude Ohinn
Prosperous Ray County farmer Henry Peeper takes own life
Henry Peeper, about 75, committed suicide Sunday by hanging in his machine house. A prominent farmer in Ray County and well known in Lexington, he faced a grim end. Mrs H Reinhart and sister Migs Lea Meng traveled to Katsda City Friday morning for the stock show.
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Henry Peeper
H. Reinhart
Migs Lea Meng
Katsda City
Waterworks Line Nears Completion and Powerhouse Details
Gustav Huerle led a party including City Clerk Peyert Frank Bowman S W Williams and KE N Hopkits as a new twelve inch pipe extended northwest from the pump house to the river channel. The old wells were sealed, river pumping is now the sole source, and a suspended intake sits three to four feet below the surface in twenty foot deep water. A rubber tube allows raising the intake mouth without joint disruption. Workers will finish trench covering by week’s end and the octagonal smoke stack at the power house will reach 102 feet when complete. Captain Barnhardt and Miss Katherine Hays quietly wed August 20 in the Christian church parsimage, with Mrs Barnhardt heading to Guthrie for his illness. Captain Barnhardt serves as secretary of the Oklahoma World’s Fair commission.
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Gustav Huerle
Peyert
Frank Bowman
S W. Williams
KE. N. Hopkits
Wiin
Huerle
W.C. Barnhardt
Katherine Hays
Captain Barnhardt
Guthrie
Queen Esther Cantata Set at Higginsville Opera House
A home talent company of sixty performs the cantata Queen Esther at Higginsville Opera House on Friday evening October 30. Proceeds go to the Christian church building fund. Tickets are 45 and 25 cents.
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Opera
Higginsville
The
New Christian Church
Flour Mill Grind Begins Thursday Afternoon In Lexington
In Operation. The Lexington Flouring Mills began to grind wheat Thursday afternoon. By the time this paper goes to press.
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Lexington
Reservoir Water Settling Update After Pumping
Monday night water was pumped into the standpipe, which remains half full of well water. The difference should be noticeable immediately, and by week’s end after the pipes are flushed out no trace of well water should remain. The water may be less clear, but boilers heating pipes and other systems will be safe.
Pigeon Pie Supper at Lexington Gun Club
The Lexington Gun Club held a pigeon pie supper after a Thursday shoot with 100 pigeons. Dr T G B Ramsey posted the best score, 18 of 20. Barron prepared the supper for about forty club members and friends.
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Lexington
T. GB. Ramsey
Barron
Executive Board Meets for Thanksgiving Program
G. A. Phillips traveled to Independence Saturday to attend the West Central Teachers' Association executive board meeting. The board plans a Thanksgiving program to be held here on November 27.
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G. A. Phillips
Independence
West Central Teachers' Association
Kratz Arrested by Mexican Government Order
Word from the state department says Kratz was arrested by order of the Mexican government and will be held for requisition papers. Governor Dockery will forward the papers at once, and Kratz is expected to reach St. Louis within ten days.
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State Department
Kratz
Dockery
St. Louis
Flour Mill Brings Leading Brands to Lexington Stores
The mill will supply all Lexington stores with four leading flour brands including Red K and Lexington. About seventy thousand bushels of Lafayette County wheat have funded the mill, whose machinery is all new and up to date. Local business leaders anticipate strong patronage from the community.
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Lexlogtof
Lafaytte
Lexington
Mahan Marries Beulah Boon at Wellington Motel
At the bride’s motel near Wellington on a Wednesday afternoon a ceremony joined Mr. L. E. K. Mahan and Miss Beulah Boon. Rev. R. B. Biiney officiated. They later traveled to Lexington then boarded the westbound train for Kansas City and Springfield. The couple will reside with Mrs. K. L. Boon for the winter.
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K. L. Boon
Wellington
Crews Lewis Weds in Waverly Home Ceremony
William Crews and Miss Arline Lewis of Waverly wed at the Galbraith home on October 21 in a small ceremony. Rev W T Murrell of the M E Church South officiated. The bride, daughter of B A Lews, is known as a beloved local young woman. the groom is superintendent at Waverly Coal Mining Co.
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William Crews
Arline Lewis
Waverly
H. J. Galbraith
W. T. Murrell
M. E Church
South
B.A. Lews
Middle Ton Bank
Waverly Coal Mining Company
Crews couple to settle in Waverly after October 27
Mr and Mrs Crews traveled through the city Friday en route to Kansas City. They plan to establish residence in Waverly after October 27, marking a new home arrival for the couple in the local area.
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Wlekly
Crews
Kansas City
Waverly
Saluda steamboat explosion recalled from 1852 Lexington disaster
The Saint Louis Globe Democrat recounts the Saluda boiler explosion at Lexington in April 1852. The boat aimed for the river point, fuel hoisted, and a massive blast killed hundreds of emigrants, mostly Mormons, with only the pilot surviving immediate danger. Captain Miller of the Isabella narrowly avoided disaster as rescue followed.
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St. Louie Globe
Lexington
Missouri
St. Louie
Brigham Young
St. Louis
Justin
Isabella
Miller
Amelia
Saludaronfork
Taubolla
Lénor
St. Loar
Missouri laws exhibit and staff named in state publication
Wet Misecri beane a state, fis Tallborgloe was containing in one Small volume of 112 pages, today the Maikoun Senates eintiace 10,500 see. Lend of legislative law, covering A,000 pages. Copies of both sets of Missou ri laws will be among the Missouri publications exhibited under the De partment of Publication, of which I. J. Moss, of $1. Joseph, chairman and Walter Williams of Columbia, is su perintendent. The books will be furnished by the State Historian Sooty. The first set of Missouri laws, which are embrace in the one Volume, were framed under the provisional governorship of Alex ander Melair, at the session of the first General Assembly, Monday, Sep tember, 18, 1810, in the city of 81, Louis, William H. Ashley was Lieu tenant Governor and James Caldewell Speaker of the House of Represent ives.
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Missouri
Department of Publication
I. J. Moss
Joseph
Walter Williams
Columbia
Sooty
Alexander Melair
General Assembly
Louis
William H. Ashley
James Caldewell
House of Representives
King Dan Reclaims World Pacing Record in Memphis
King Dan paced a mile in 1:66 at Memphis on Thursday, surpassing Prince Alert by a second and reclaiming his status as the world fastest pacer. The record was set without windshields.
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Memphis
Millionaire Stomach Ailments Promoted By August Flower
A historical advertisement targets both rich and poor with a claim that August Flower cures stomach troubles. It argues many face dyspepsia and indigestion, especially tellers, and promotes the remedy as a long trusted household medicine. Trial bottles offered, with Leroy Farmer as seller.
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Leroy Farmer
Football game on Academy grounds Saturday at 2:30
A football game is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 on the Academy grounds between the W. M. A. team and Buckner athletic team. It promises to be a capital game. Buckner last year made an excellent record. Admission will be 25 cents.
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Academy
Buckner Athhhletic
Bucckeer
Mrs Earnhardt Trusts Joly Visit with Guthrie T.?
Mrs W C Earnhardt with her mother Mrs Alice B Hays went to Guthrie T to visit her husband Thursday afternoon.
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W. C. Earnhardt
Alice B. Hays
Jett
Guthrie
Joly
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City Council
B. H. Thomas
Queen Esther
Mahan Boon
Katie Byrd
A.C. M. Byrd
Chas. Mulligan
Ira A. Nash
Johnson County
B. Vaughan
Dan Collard
J.L. Wright
Virdin Rice
Alle Hall
L. Cox
Geo. Bodenstab
Matilda Boderstab
Ed. Hammell
G. F. Rogge
Lot Corder
Anna Lower
Husband
T.L. Gann
Lot
Odeaan
Jas
Melavoghlin
Adm'r
Hall
Aecria
W.K. McChesney
T. L. Gann
Odessa
Ki. M. Edwards
Robert L. Webb
M. T. Slusher
T. P. Corder
Louisa Lieser
Loslie Walkenhorst
Concordia
F. G. McVahin
Frank McDowell
KK. W. Brons
Henry Steinman
J.L. Kerr
Emmet Bailey
C. M. C. Reade
Hagene Gnhevel
J. G. Worthington Tod
P. Jobnsas
Green Lytton
May
G. W. Woestemeyer
A. OC. Wilmer
G. A. Woestemeyer
B. Rabeabl
Barna Rabsahil
Hugziesville
Eliza Chamblinaid Hagband
F. Temple
A.M. Kaonsl Ta
A. Ballock
Ste Witt
Robert Wort
Gardernilon
Misorari
King Dan
Millionaire
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