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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1920

Page

2

Lexington Intelligencer publisher notice and rates

The Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly Friday publication with editor A W Allen. Subscriptions cost 1 50 per year and payment is required in advance. Communications must be signed for print.

Democratic women meet in courthouse hall

Court house provided ample room for a township meeting of Democratic women. Governor Cox defended self determination for all peoples including the Irish, in a Monday speech.

Cox

Rail earnings guarantee ends as six months expire

On Sept 1 the government’s six month guarantee of railroad earnings expired. Congress funded about 600 million dollars to aid railways’ return to efficiency, leaving railroads to operate on their own. Senator Harding’s platform criticizes the U S wartime role, attributing partisan littleness to the Democratic administration.

Congress United States

Just What She Needed for Indigestion and Health

Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicothe Missouri reports that Chamberlain's Tablets relieved her indigestion and backache, toned her liver, and cured dizziness she had suffered from for some time. She says they did her a world of good and she will always speak well of them.

Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised

Mrs A H Hall of Caseyville Michigan thanks the remedy for keeping her family safe and claims it saved their baby's life this summer. Mrs Mary Carrington agrees it has long provided prompt relief. Also notes on J K Leiter Jr leaving for Fayette to resume studies and others attending the American Legion state convention at Sedalia last week.

A. H. Hall Caseyville Mich Chamberlain Mary Carrington Caseville J. K. Leiter, Jr Fayette Central College C. L. Ristine O. R. Sellers R. W. Campbell J. H. Linton The American Legion Sedalia

Indigestion sufferers urged to try Cham berlain s Tablets

The notice claims indigestion causes discouragement but many hundreds have been permanently cured by taking Chamberlain s Tablets. It states the tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function, advising readers to try them at once.

Oklahoma City Woman Visits Friends in Sedan Kansas

Mrs W M Stonestreet of Oklahoma City and Mrs T J Tucker with her two children Mary Ann and Bettie visit at the home of C L Glasesock. Mrs Oren Stone of Hemet California, visiting her brother Dr A J Chalkley, left Thursday night for Richmond Virginia to visit her mother.

W. M. Stonestreet Oklahoma City Okla T. J. Tucker Mary Ann Bettie Sedan Kansas C. L. Glasesock Oren Stone Hemet Cal A. J. Chalkley Richmond

Local Advertisers Endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A Guion Arkansas drugstore owner EB Milburn lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as giving perfect satisfaction after years of use. The item notes Misses Grad dy sold land at 17th and Franklin to L B Shelby for a new residence with C A Simpkins as contractor.

EB. B. Milburn Prop Guion Drug Drug Store Guion Ark Sarah Dixie Graddy 17Th Franklin Streets L. B. Shelby Shelby C. A Simpkins

Chillicothe Business College opens record enrollment

The Chillicothe Business College opened its list year with a record breaking enrollment as students entered from 42 states.

Chillicothe Business College

Committed For Three Robberies In Missouri

Dave Altice was brought to Lexington and jailed after admitting to three robberies. He allegedly broke into a Higginsville depot stealing a revolver, robbed a Mayview shop for merchandise, and took a horse and saddle from William Heidbrink. All property was recovered. He is wanted in Claremore Oklahoma, but Missouri prosecutors ordered him to answer the three felonies locally before departure.

Dave Altice Lexington Higginsville Mayview William Heidbrink Claremore Okla Kelly Missouri C. A. Keith

Twins Observe 80th Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Mary G. Crenshaw and T. J. Green twins celebrated their 80th birthday with a breakfast at Mr. Green's home and dinner at Mrs. Crenshaw's home. Born September 5, 1840, in Shawnee Mission Westport Landing Jackson County Missouri, they moved to Lexington in 1844 and have lived there nearly continuously since. Their father Rev. Jesse Green was an early missionary among the Indians.

Mary G. Crenshaw T. J. Green Mr. Green Mrs. Crenshaw Shawnee Mission Westport Landing Jackson County Lexington O Rev Jesse Green

Republican Women of Lexington Township Meeting Notice

The Republican women of Lexington Township are urged to attend a meeting at the Court House on Friday September 10 at 8 o’clock p.m. D W Sherman will speak on How to Vote and E M Taubman on Why the Republican Party Appeals to Women. Miss Alice Spencer, Chairman Republican Womens County Committee. Mrs J W Bills, Sec Treas

Lexington Township Court House D. W. Sherman E. M. Taubman Alice Spencer Republican Womens County Committee J. W. Bills Treas

New Stenographic School by Mrs Gibbons Opens Classes

Mrs Anna Phetzing Gibbons of this city, a graduate of the Normal Department of the Gregg School in Chicago and a several years' experience teacher, to start a private class in Shorthand Typewriting Business Practice Elements of Accounting and Business correspondence September 20 in the afternoon since mornings are booked at Wentworth.

New Stenographic School Anna Phetzing Gibbons Gregg School Chicago Thefternoon Wentworth

Thistlewait Wins Hoosier Cabinet At $60.05 Bid

I C Thistlewait of Myrick topped bids for an $88 cabinet offered by Winkler Furniture Co. The auction opened Saturday night and bids ranged from 25 75 up to 60 05 with Thistlewait the high bidder.

I. C. Thistlewait of Myrick Hoosier Winkler Furniture Company Thistlewait

Country Residence Burned Near Lexington

Country residence of Eugene Marshall about three miles west of Lexington was destroyed by fire about 11 o clock last Thursday morning along with all household goods. Loss estimated at about 8000 dollars, partially insured. Cause of fire unknown.

Eugene Marshall Lexington

Old Men's Club to Meet in Odessa This Saturday

Odessa hosts the Old Men's Club gathering on Saturday September 18. The club hopes all old members and many new ones attend. W F Baker Sr is president and Mrs Ewing is secretary.

Odessa W. F. Baker

Central College to Open on the 16th

D. F. Conrad, Director of the Conservator of Music at Central College for Women, arrived Monday for a short stay. The college will open on the 16th.

D. F. Conrad Central College For Women Central College

Democratic Executive Committee Members Named

The Democratic Executive Committee announces its new membership after talks with Breckinridge Long and John M. Atkinson. The roster includes A L Harty, W L Igoe, R S McClintic, J B Shanyon, Paul B Moore, Ben M Neale, Joseph Garry, Peyton A Parks, B J Creech, and several women such as Mrs H A Owen and Miss Gertrude Williams, showing equal male and female representation. A September 8 meeting in St Louis was scheduled.

Dmocratic Organization Breckinridge Long United States John M.atkinson Goveror A. L. Harty Bloomfield Wm. L. Igoe St- Louis R. S. McClintic Monroe City Jos B. Shanyon Kansas City Paul B. Moore Charleston Ben King City J. H. Cutten Jefferson City Charles F. Carter Lancaster St. Louis

Marriage Licenses Issued in Several Missouri Areas

A marriage license notice lists the following couples: Chris Opfer and Selma Lefman of Higginsville. Otto Boedeker of Higginville and Flora Prigge of Concordia. Emil L. Kroencke of Lexington and Anna G. Herd of Lexington.

Chris Opfer Higginsville Selma Lefman Otto Boedeker Higginville Flora Prigge Concordia Emil L. Kroencke Lexington Anna G. Herd

Congress candidate Sam Major visits Lexington for short time

Sam C Major, Representative in Congress from this district, was in Lexington a short time Tuesday. Major is a candidate for re election. His opponent is Mr Patterson of Springfield. Hon James P Chinn of Higginsville spent Friday here on legal business. Miss Mary Cavanaugh of Kansas City arrived Saturday night for a few days visit with relatives.

Sam C. Major Congress Lexington Major Mr. Patterson Springfield James P. Chinn Higginsville Mary Cavanaugh Kansas City

Cardus credited by Mrs Williams for relief of female ailments

Mrs Williams of Route 6 Springfield describes long running weakness headaches and nervousness. After taking Cardul she improves and regains health. Her husband had heard of Cardus and obtained it. Doctor says she is fine now and strong. Thousands of women have used Cardus and found relief. For sale everywhere.

Springfield D. V. Williams Mra Willams Cardus

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Lexington Intelligencer A. W. Allen Koshkonong-Brandsville Ozark Territory A. J. McDowell Frisco Railroad American Railway Express Company Public Service Commission Senator Harding Just What Needed Michigan Fletcher ASTOR Hickory McCausland Meeting of Republican Women Old Men’s Club Democratic Executive J. L. Peak Rosthgarts Westminster College William Woops Synodical Young Ladies Commercial Club Fulton, Ne Bee City John Deere Landis Treasury Lexington, Missoure Rumley Threshing Machinery Carl Bertz Lexington School OF Stenography Normal Defens See School Robert Hays Columbia University Grace Gladys Gaffin Homefolka
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