Lafayette County Fair Premium List Readied After Delayed Report
The Lafayette County Fair premiums list is published by Charles Keith secretary of the association. It features a detailed floral mall display with many classes for quilts lace embroidery table scarves and crocheted items. Livestock and poultry categories list champions and awards across many breeds and craft divisions including best display of garden and farm products and several canned goods prizes.
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Lafayette
Charles Keith
The
Assolation
Anna Childs
Jack Gorder
Minnie Freese Secon
Etta Anderson
Sarah Drysdale
Frank Foulds
L Mason
Jack Corder
Leona Corder
Odessa Strech Fair Opens With Record Crowd
Odessa's annual stretch fair opened Wednesday drawing large crowds. Entries show strong interest across premium divisions with 2000 in ladies bread and cake exhibits from 150 people, 28 poultry entries from 14, 91 horticulture entries from 28, 71 agriculture entries from 60, and 75 entries in twelve ring events. Lafayette county products are well represented, with Thursday and Monday also drawing crowds and the fair aiming for a record year in attendance and exhibits.
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Odessa
Tn Agriculture
Lafayette County
Lost flood horses from Buckner Missouri search urged
During the flood a dark brown mare three years old over 15 hands without markings, a black mare two years old over 15 hands without markings, and a light bay mare about 12 to 15 years old with a left shoulder C brand and enlarged back were taken from Napoleon river shore. Anyone providing information leading to recovery will be rewarded. Contact W. Ryas Buckner Mo.
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Napoleon
Addrean
W. Ryas
Buckner, Mo
Flower Parade Plans For Parker Carnival Float Contest
Geo A Mooney of the Parker car nival company is arranging a flower parade during the street fair. Three prizes will be awarded to the best decorated vehicles. The parade is likely set for Friday the 18th. A voting contest for carnival queen will also occur.
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Geo. A. Mooney
Parker Carnival Company
Bates Promotes Street Fair Round-Trip Fare
R. R. Bates announces a limited one and one third fare for round trips from all points within seventy five miles of Lexington to the street fair. Tickets are valid from September 15 to September 20. Agent A. 5 Loose.
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Lexington
Flower Queen Election Opens At Lexington Street Fair
Voting for the carnival flower queen begins Wednesday night and ends Friday September 11. Ballots and boxes are in leading stores and at the city. Funds support queen’s fund and flower parade prizes for best decorated vehicles. George A. Mooney handles the parade designs at the old post office building. Candidates include Leila Tucker, Prances Grimes, Dalse Thornton, Edith Powell, Katherine Hayes, and Laura Taubman with vote tallies next to their names.
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Ballon
Geo. A. Mooney
Leila Tucker
Prances Grimes
Dalse
Paving Bids Opened for East Main Street in City Council Session
At Monday night meeting the council considered paving East Main Street near the Tevis bridge with bids read by H W Rice for Phoenix Brick and Construction Co. of St Joseph at 1.86 per sq yd and S A Drake & Company of Pb Scott at 1.78. Drake & Co. secured the Main St bids as well as curb work, with Rueckliffe & Gibson winning other sections. An ordinance passed to accept bonds. a motion to require surety bonds for contractors was approved. The council adjourned to reconvene as board of equalization next Monday.
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Tevis Bridge
Electric Light Committee
Main St
Ho W. Rice
Phoenix Brick and Construction Co
St. Joseph
S A Drake & Company
Pb Scott
Coutragh
S. A. Drake & Company
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Sth
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Atkie, Drake & Brindle
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Board of Equalization
Play by Edwin Milton Boyle at Madison Square Theatre
Edwin Milton Boyle scores a notable success with the new play My Wife's Husband staged at Madison Square Theatre New York The New York Sun lauds its natural humor and amusing dialogue The English tights rights were acquired by Charles Frohman to bring the play to London this fall Royle, famed as father of Friends, is linked as kin to Edwin Milton Royle who has been prominent in drama.
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Edwin Milton Boyle
Madison Square Theatre
New York
New York Sun
iCharles Frohman
Umbrella Gift Presented by Woodmen to Rev Given
At a Woodmen of the World meeting Rev J C Given received a handsome umbrella from the lodge. Rev R H B Binney delivered the presentation speech and Rev Given replied. Next week the Methodist conference will move Rev Giyou to another field, and the Woodmen wished him to carry a token of their regard.
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Woodmen of the World
J.C. Given
R. HB. Binney
Given
Methodist Conference
Giyou
Woodmen
House-Breaker Reported On South Street
About six o'clock Thursday evening the house of Capt. J. Andrew on South street was broken into by Florence Galbraith a colored manservant employed by W. Loomis. Loomis saw him climbing out a back window and raised the alarm. The thief dropped the taken items and fled but was not captured.
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J. Andrew
South Street
Florence Galbraith
Union Services at Methodist Church Farewell Sermon
Tomorrow night union services at the Methodist church feature Rev. J. C. Given delivering a farewell sermon, as the conference requires his transfer to a new field. The Woodmen choir provides special music including an anthem, hymns, readings, and prayers, withDr. Hyde and Dr. Gordon among speakers.
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R. B. Binney
Lford Riggs
Hyman
Gordon
Jesus
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U D C Meeting Accepts Church Rooms For Convention
At the U D C meeting a room offer from the Christian church is accepted for the last regular meeting before the state convention set for September 20 to October 1. Ladies Aid will provide luncheon daily in church Sunday school rooms. Judge James B Gantt will deliver the annual address on September 20. A reception for visiting delegates is planned for September 30 and the Elks Home is offered for the occasion.
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U. D. OC
Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
James B. Gantt
U. D.C
Elks' Home
Outlaw Broncos Attract Attention In Wild West Show
The so called outlaw broncos led by Cola Younger and Frank James are new to fighting in the ring yet grow fierce with each ride. Maiming and riding occur as riders attempt to tame them, though the crowd enjoys the spectacle. They are billed to appear Monday, September 7.
Death of Mrs Anna Denniston Mansfield in West Plains
Mrs Anna Denniston Mansfield widow of Charles D Mansfield paymaster A S A died at her sister Mrs Joseph L Thomas home in West Plains Missouri Tuesday morning September 1 aged 56 formerly Miss Anna Beck of the city Captain Todhunter place was old Beck homestead Her father Simpson P Beck once ran a dry goods business here about fifty years ago later moved to New Mexico and died Body arrived here Thursday evening for interment in Machpelah cemetery
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Joseph L. Thomas
West Plains
Missouri
Anna Denniston Mansfield
Charles D. Mansfield
Mansfield
Anna Beck
Machpelah Cemetery
Davis Davis and Daisy McKean wed at bride's home
The marriage of Clark J. Davis to Daisy Letitia McKean occurred Wednesday evening at seven in the bride's city home with Rev Xenophon Ryland officiating. Davis is the son of J. J. Davis and a farmer. Daisy is the youngest child of James and Mrs McKean. A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside on the groom's farm south of town.
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Clark J. Davis
Daisy Letitia McKean
Xenophon Ryland
J. J. Davis
James McKean
Ryland wedding party visits town amid fair date change
The street fair date change halted stalls for cattle hogs and sheep and premiums. The Ryland family of Kansas City stopped Thursday here en route home from the Ryland Pertle wedding at Mayview with Mr and Mrs I P Ryland and children Louise Dot and Robert. Nellie Russell returned home to Kansas City after visiting Miss Betelle Wilkes. Fall Pasture Hays farm is three miles east of town. Apply to Fredendall Tucker or
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Hays Farm
Fredendall & Tucker
Nervous prostration cured by Peruna testimonial
Philadelphia dated December 2 1809 from Hal P Denton chief publicity officer of National Export Exposition describes a run down condition with catarrh and stomach distress. after skeptical use of Peruna from The Perma Medicine Co Columbus Ohio he reports full recovery after five bottles and urges others to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice for guidance.
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The
Perma Medicine Co
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Hartman
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Hartman Sanitarium
Columbia
Boschee German Syrup Promises Cure for Consumption Ad
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as the only preparation that relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients like tar and gum extracts, claims relief from coughing, and promotes rest, fresh air, and good food for patients. Also included is a farm sale notice offering 186 acres near Petingeoe with bottom land, orchard, and timber.
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Boschee
Leroy Farmer
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