Bexington Street Fair and local events mix
Readable fragments show Bexington Street Fair planned September 10 to 15 with minstrels. crowd-pleasing performances at a Wednesday night show. Also notes on probate court sessions, a fight incident, county board of equalization, a death, social entertainments at the Academy, political meeting by Hamlin, and city hall project bids and contractor awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Weedin
T Dalize
Board of
Seal Court
Bridge Club entertains with prize winner noted
Mrs M D Wilson hosted the bridge club Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs J W Sydnor winning the prize. In baseball style, the Diplomats beat the Lexington Merchants 3 1 at Riverside Park Sunday. Merchants tied with Diplomats 8 3 Monday. Homer Warner starred with four hits in five at bats. Sunday Sept 14 a doubleheader vs the Cherokee Indians is planned with night lights for the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Wilson
J. W. Sydnor
Diplomats
Merchants
Riverside Park
Kansas City
Lexington Merchants
Rawaon
Lamar
Lex Inglop
Lauchner
Mallet
Mira
Rawson
Scott
Homer Warner
McDonald and
Rutherford
Fannie Russell Davis Dies in St Louis at 61
Mrs Fannie Russell Davis aged 61 died suddenly in St Louis while visiting her sister Mrs Webb M Samuels. Born and raised in the county, she was a daughter of William H and Harriet Russell pioneers. Her home was in Decatur Texas and burial followed at Bellefontaine cemetery St Louis after plans changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb M. Samuels
St Louis
Fannie Russell Davis
Davis
William H
Harriet Russell
Russell
Russell, Waddell & Majors
Decatur
Texas
St. Louis
Campbell McBee wedding at home of bride's parents
Fred T. Campbell and Miss Sable Gertrude McBee wed in a small ceremony at the bride's parents home with Rev J W Howell officiating. Attendants were the bride's brother Charles McBee and Mrs Campbell. Afterward the couple planned a brief trip then temporary residence with Mr and Mrs W H Campbell. Miss Enott Todvanter traveled to Hayburnt, Mi gs, for Miss Katherine Howard's wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Campbell
W. H. Campbell
Miss Sable Gertrude McBee
John McGee
J. W. Howell
Charles McBee
Ra. E
Campbell
Mra. Campbell
Waverly
Mise Enott Todvanter
Hayerburnt
Migs
Misa Kathering Howard
Biss Howard
Atudent
Central College
Plans for Tutt Tutt wedding in Kansas City
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Ann Tayloe Tutt to Mr Archibald Weir Mackie at Independence Avenue M E Church in Kansas City on Monday September 17. Miss Tutt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank K Tutt formerly of the city. Jane Corcoran starred in Pretty Peggy opening Lexington season Friday night in The Freedom of Suzanne, earning praise for her portrayal of Suzanne and strong supporting work from James Brophy in a production praised for its English setting and emotional range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Tayloe Tutt
Archibald Weir Mackie
Independence Avenue M. E
Kansas City
Miss Tutt
Frank K. Tutt
This City
Jane Corcoran
Peggy
Lexington
Suzanne
Miss Corcoran
Lovatle
A Valuable Gift to the Public School Library
The Public School Library received 30 chaise volumes from the late George Wilson. Mrs. Robert Wilson and friends organized the gift. The Board of Education thanked Mrs. Wilson for her devotion and sacrifice to public education. Wm Moyer and family from Kangna City arrived for a visit with Pelle Thoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Robert Wilson
Foaard OY Epverton
T J. Bandon
Seay
Railroad Rates for Street Fair Ticket Offer Near Lexington
The Missouri Pacific railroad will sell reduced rate tickets from all points within 75 miles of Lexington. On account of the street fair, the fare is one and one third the regular round trip. Tickets are on sale September 11 to 15, with return by September 17.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lexington
State Treasurer report shows Aug balance and receipts
Jefferson City Missouri reports state treasury balance of 1 995 328 20 at close of business. July 3 balance was 83 169 909 78. August receipts were 200 277 98 and disbursements 1 464 949 61. Penitentiary earnings 2 081 44 and expenditures 20 4 45. State game fund balance 43 677 77 with last month expenditures 1 451 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Gmelich
Judge Gantt Proclaims Missouri Confederate Reunion Rules
Judge James B. Gantt, commander of the Missouri division UCV, issued a reunion mandate for Joplin on September 26 and 27. Camps receive delegates at one per twenty members plus one per ten or more. All camps urged to participate and delinquent camps to submit rosters and assessments.
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Jefferson City
James B. Gantt
Missouri
United Confederate Veterans
Joplin
Esoh
Sumner on Protection Tariff Critique at New York Club
Yale professor William G Sumner urged free trade in a Tariff Reform Club address, arguing tariffs distort costs, mask true benefits to protected industries, and harm consumers while failing to deliver clear gains. he predicted the system eventually loses its supposed benefits and imposes dead weight. Death of Mrs. Douthitt in Higginsville Missouri notes her birth in 1827, long family residence, six children, and funeral details.
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Sumner
Tariff Reform Club of
New York
William G. Sumner
Yale University
Ballenes
Dowihitt
Aona W. Douthitt
Beaver Co
Pennsylvania
Higginsville
Anon Wallace Welch
A. W. Douthity
Johnson County
Missouri
Lafayette County
Marvin Chapel Cemetery
T. D. Payne
Jesus
Bryan's Madison Square Garden speech signals stronger leadership
D. J. Dean of the Hotel Baltimore notes Bryan looks twenty years older since Isat Campaign and sees a shift from demagogue to responsible leader. He recalls a measured tone after the Madison Square garden speech and says New York papers do not reflect listener sentiment.
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Bryan
D. J. Dean
Baltimore
New York
Mr. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Dean
Kaousas City
Cowherd to Speak in Lafayette County
Dr J d Bulkerson chairman of the Democratic County Committee reports a letter from Hon W S Cowherd accepting an invitation to speak in the county when summoned He expresses warm regard for Lafayette County Democrats and says committees may name the places and dates He is expected to come the week after next Miss Beas Jolson returned from New York Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. d. Bulkerson
Democratic County Committee
W. S. Cowherd
Grand Picnic At Creasey Grove Near Odessa Missouri
A grand M W A picnic will be held at Creasey Grove one mile north of Odessa Missouri on Saturday September 15 1906 under Hemlock Camp No 2201 M W A Music by Oak Grove band with rope pulling and Foresters Drill contests Prominent oratory by Hon John Welborn of Lexington Hon W W Hamlin of Springfield and addresses on wood draft by Hon John Sullivan and Anthony Dubel of Kansas City Invited speakers include Hon Wm Warner and Hon W J Stone Refreshments available committee members listed and urged to bring well filled baskets to enjoy a good time
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Creasey Grove
Odessa
Missouri
Hemlock Camp
Oak Grove
Foresters
John Welborn
Lexington
W. W. Hamlin
Sprinfield
John Sullivan
Anthony Dubel
Kansas City
Wm. Warner
W. J. Stone
Rex
A. A. Laughlin
Rutan
F. W. Torus
V. C
D. Bakclay
Special premiums for Melrose and Joe Jiffin colts show
Stewart offers premiums at the street fair stock show. Melrose colt prize includes best Melrose and a half season for the second best colt. A season to the jack Joe Jiffin for best male colt and a half season for the second best colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ©. Stewart
Melrose
Jack Joe Jiffin
Joe Jiffin
Baskett Family Visit Brings Lincoln Guest to Town
Mrs N. E. Baskett and daughter Amelia Taubman traveled to Kansas City for a brief stay. Archer M. Bunting, ex W M A student from Lincoln Nebraska, arrived midweek for a visit here.
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Bir
N. EB. Baskett
Amelia Taubman
Kansas City
Archer M. Bunting
Lincoln
Neb
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Bexington Street Fair
C & Bowers
Bowers
Rame
George Wade
Mr. Wade
Alo
Tipple
Kilmens
Aberto
Barker-Sims
Ginde
May Sims
J. P. Chinn
Re Chinn
Ben Soeuth
Chinn
Obi Street
Obinn
Gallemore
Korn
Squire Hicklin
County Court Proceedings
C.G. Grumpke
J. T. Kiia
Turner Russell
Vis
Sam Wagoner
RK. A
Ton
R. A. Hickman
Fred Lesser
Frank Ghan
L. Cox
Reedom
George Holsten
Taggart
Gustav Roepe
Ington
L. B. Shelby
Ph Leg
F. C. Stewart
Iddieton
Migginsville
Payne
Néral
Higginsvile
Mannie Wish
John T
Skinner
Mrs
Harvey Baynes
Colorado
Academy
W. M. Hoge
Oolonel
R. N. Cook
Clamatis
Mrs. Quok
Hoge
Walter BR. Waddell
Richard Field
E. W. White
J. Ti. Muursieai
A, i Rogers
Henry ©. Wallace
Miss Bunnie Sawyer
Mr. Hamlin
Ot. Hanlin
Court House
Hell
Hamlin
Wm. A Chiles
Joe Cannon
Missouri River
Shier Clothing Co
Karl T. Stier
Stier
Frank Carter
Mr. Stier
Yingling
T. J. Bandoo
City Hall
City Scales
11Th Street
Lith St
11Th St
Baptist Church
J. H. Waugh & Co
The
F. T. Hord
Lexington Press Brick Company
Improvement Committee
Charles T. An
New City Hall
Connell
Campbell-McBee
Mackie Tutt
Library
Treasury
Judge Gantt
Walter William
Columbia
Taschers
Wil
Lafayette
Beas Jolson
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