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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1914

Page

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Wreck on the MCP Kills Two in River Route Crash

A Missouri Pacific eastbound freight plunged from a trestle near Dover after a track walker signalled to proceed. Engineer John Briscoe and fireman Jeff D. Clark died. brakeman J D Love survived with minor injuries. The crew faced heavy rains and a slow train prior to the accident. The report also mentions Dr G W Fredendall’s three month tour in Europe and his safe return.

Missouri Pacific Dover John Briscoe Kansas City Jeff D. Clark Jefferson City J. D. Love Sedalia Love Clark Briscoe G. W. Fredendall England Germany Austria Ben Wilson London Mauritania Dr. Fredendall Meunich Europe

Death of B F Lawhorn in Ontario California

Word arrived Friday of the death of B F Lawhorn at his Ontario California home Saturday evening August 29. Born in Illinois in 1840 he was 74. He moved from Missouri to Greenton Valley in 1863 and to California in 1913 for health. Survived by wife Anne Maltby two daughters and two sons. Funeral held Tuesday. buried in Ontario cemetery. Mrs J W Sydnor traveled to St Louis for a visit.

B. F. Lawhorn Ontario California Illinois Missouri Greenton Valley MrgQawhorn Anne Maltby

New Meat Market Opens Behind Bogie Store

John J. Price opens a new meat market in the rear of D. P. Bogie’s store with J. R. Norton of Kansas City in charge. The shop promises first class selections and customer satisfaction. Phone 627 for orders.

John J. Price D. P. Bogie J. R. Norton Kansas City Mr. Price

Big School Enrollment in Lexington Public Schools

The Lexington public schools opened with strong enrollment, 4 white and 228 colored children registered versus 986 white and 241 colored last year. The School Board and Superintendent B M Little receive praise for ongoing improvements and careful oversight, with expectations of a successful year ahead.

Lexington Arentist Board of Eduation B. M. Little

Marriage of Chanselor-Roseen at Roseen home

Earl Chanselor and Rosa Roseen wed Sunday evening at five o'clock in the bride’s mother Mrs Anna Roseen’s West South street home. Rev Carl Burkhart conducted the ceremony.

Earl Chanselor Rosa Roseen Anna Roseen West South Street Carl Burkhart

Frank Mattox and John Dreyer Visit Kansas City

Frank Mattox and John Dreyer traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday morning to spend the day.

Frank Mattox John Dreyer Kansas City

Heavy Rain Fills Area With Severe Storm

Monday night brought the severest rainstorm in years with 3.40 inches of water from sunset to sunrise. The past week’s rains have soaked the country around here deeply, and prospects remain favorable for more rain.

Miss Margaret Bates Visits Odessa Yesterday

Miss Margaret Bates traveled to Odessa for a brief visit yesterday. The trip focused on social visits and local engagements in the city.

Margaret Bates Odessa

Amendments Debated For St Louis Subway And County Roads

Jefferson City Sept 5 The fifth in a series of voter information arguments on amendments Nos 5 and 6 outlines pros and cons. Amendment 5 would allow St Louis and Kansas City to issue up to 5 percent of property value for subways with public funds, while opponents warn of higher state debt and tax burdens. Amendment 6 proposes road districts levy funds locally. supporters cite direct local control and elected road officials, while opponents fear added tax schemes and waste. Eight full days set for Missouri State Fair with extensive racing events and musical program led by Ernesto Natiello. rail service and lodging arranged. emphasis on affordable access and ample accommodations.

Jefferson City Cornelius Roach St. Louis Kansas City Missouri Save Alyve Signor Ernesto Natiello

Death of G H Sims Reported in Searcy Ark

Word was received Tuesday morning of the death of G H Sims Sunday noon at his home in Searcy Arkansas. He was the father of R J Sims of this city.

G. Hf. Sims Searcy Ark Sims R. J. Sims

Visit Wraps Up as Families Head Home

Mr and Mrs A P Boyles and their infant daughter left Wednesday for Brookfield Missouri after visiting the Gaffin family. Mrs M J Langon and daughter returned to Joplin Missouri Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs L Ristine.

A. P. Boyles Brookfield Owen Gaffin M.J. Langon Joplin Mra L. Ristine

Howard Payne College President Tr and Stout in town on business

Tr and Stout, president of Howard Payne College, spent the day Wednesday in the city on official business and meetings with local officials.

Tr. &. Stout Howard Payne College

Auto For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car

Five passenger touring car with 35 H. P. engine in first class running order. For particulars call Santa Fe Trail Garage at 1106 Franklin Ave. Phone 17.

Tor Santa Pe Trail Franklin Ave

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J. W. Sydnor Chanselor-Roseen Lambert Lamber Lexington, Missouri Fred T. Hix Stier Clothing Co Adolph Ef, Bruns Concordia Maria Lampe Concordia George W. Kratz Higinsville Mabel Green Higginsville J. P. Prevatt Dasher Mabel Jones Oiessa Albert C. Gran Permelia Ray G. H. Sims Auto For Sale Lexington College For Women West America Erig W, Hardy, A. M
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