1908 Tax List Completed and Local Notes Show Wealth
The Lafayette county clerk handed the collector a full 1908 tax statement based on summer assessments. Totals show high school and county taxes, farm and personal property values, and numerous town bonds. The piece mixes figures with local notices, travel, visits, and Mayview Woodmen prizes, concluding with remarks on county topography and budding gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
County
School
Lexington Township
Washington Township
Sal-a-bar
State &Sf
Sal A-Bar
Snna Bar Township
Salabar Township
Allsop
Solomon
Confucius
Socrates
William Randolph Hearst
Theodore Roosevelt
Mado
Merchants Lose Two Games at Marceline
The Lexington Merchants returned from Marceline with two losses to a fast Marceline team. Scores were 11-6 in the first game and 34 to the Marceline tally in the second. McDonald and Terhune pitched the opener while Evarts pitched the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Merchants
Marceline
Merchants
McDonald
Terhune
Fine fish exhibit at Peak home in Lexington
An exhibition showcased eight large black bass from Dr. J. L. Peak and Lawrence Peak. They reported this catch from Crooked River in Michigan during a Sehing trip. Weights ranged from 11 to 44 pounds and set new Crooked River records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Lexington
J. L. Peak
Lawrence Peak
Crooked River
Michigan
Two Weddings in Lexington as Brides Change Names
Two weddings occurred as Thursday morning Missea Rosa Beretta and Theresa Gloria of Bruesnen in Navarro Biello Italy arrived to make Lexington their future home. After the ceremonies their names become Mrs Joseph Roxetta and Mrs Nathalia Diana Chare, with licenses procured Wednesday evening and Father Geo B Curry performing the ceremonies Thursday at 7 50 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missea Rosa Beretta
Theresa Gloria
Bruesnengo
Navarro Biello
Italy
Lexington
Joseph Roxetta
Nathalia Diana Chare
Geo. B. Curry
Miss Maud Rose Reassumes Head of Millinery Dept
Miss Maud Rose resumes charge of the millinery department at Fredendall and Wilson after spending months on the Pacific coast and returning to the Eastern market to purchase stock. Her return is expected to greatly enhance the store's popularity and offerings.
Child skater suffers arm fracture after fall
About 7 o'clock Tuesday evening Margaret Bandon the young daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Bandon while skating on roller skates in front of her home became overbalanced and fell backward breaking her right arm just above the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bandon
Local Movement Report From Kansas City and Nearby
FP T Wilson was in Kansas City Wednesday W 8 Peacock of Higginaville was here Thursday Miss Dora Neet left Thursday for a trip to Liberty Gordon White left Wednesday for Durand NM to locate Mrs R A Wilson returned from Kansas City Tuesday evening Judge William Young returned from Jefferson City Wednesday M Ladeson left Monday evening for a business trip to St Louis Mrs W C Barnhardt went to Kansas City Wednesday for a short stay M Lateson returned Thursday from a business trip to St Louis Miss Rose OMalley went to Kansas City Thursday to visit relatives Rev and Mrs T M Cobb arrived from Belton Thursday evening for a visit with relatives Rev and Mrs P BH Lion returned to Kansas City Wednesday after a nail with relatives here Mr and Mrs J FP Winn and their little daughter Merideth returned stay evening from a visit of several weeks in Eldorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilson
Kansas City
Peacock
Higginaville
Dora Neet
Liberty
Gordon White
Durand
N. M
Mra
R. A. Wilson
William Young
Jefferson City
M. Ladeson
St. Louis
W. C. Barnhardt
M. Lateson
Rose O'Malley
Rev
T. M. Cobb
Belton
Lion
Elks Lose Own Game in Wild Desert Baseball Tale
A satirical report recounts a themed ball game where Elks vs Indians ends with heavy errors and dramatic homers. Vic Vivian, veg richmond hero, hits a home run and two runs score on striking plays. The crowd witnesses a chaotic, humorous clash framed as a western skit with exaggerated team names and antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Concordia
Lexington
Ter
Felding
Elks
Vic Vivian
A!ge
Richmond
Joe Tunstall
Neseed
Indians
Clemens
Meyers
Pattillo to Leave Lexington for Troost Avenue Church
The Southwest Missouri Conference adjourned as Bishop Morrison announced new appointments. Dr. G. E. Pattillo was withdrawn from Lexington and assigned to the Troost avenue church in Kansas City, a promotion noted for its denomination’s prominence. Pattillo, respected as a scholar and preacher, also became conference secretary of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Missouri
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Morrison
G. £. Pattillo
Lexington
Troost Avenue
Kansas City
Pattillo
Meleto
J.T. Pritchett
Higginsville
Lee’s
Summit
G. J. Warren
O. M. Rickman
T. M. Cobb
Supply
Waverly
Dover
H. J. Rande
Alg
Hughesville
High Point
W. F. Wagoner
Knobnoster
Dresden
J D. Payne
Oxcerville
W. A. Powell
Green
Ridge
C. Bruner
Sedalla
J. M. Unckey
Lincoln
Prairie Chapel
L. L. Pinnel
Wareaw
Sieeloff
Grand Pass
Blackburn
H. M. Johnson
May- View
Lexington College opens for new session with strong attendance
Lexington College started its session on Thursday with high expectations for attendance and scholastic achievement. Faculty changes include Ludebuet as director of music, Ruggles as director of art, Dunn in expression, Wood as violin teacher, and Cheney replacing Le Grande as vocal instructor. A large group of girls is already on campus and a teachers' recital is anticipated next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington College
Ludebuet
Mr. Robbins
Miss Ruggles
Miss Warren
Misa Dunn
Miss Frasier
Miss Wood
Misa Cheney
le Grande
Headquarters Gordon's Regiment Mis souri Calvary CSA
General Order No. 1 from Dover Missouri dated September 10 1908 calls a furloughed battalion to report for duty at Nevada Missouri during the annual Confederate Reunion. Officers warn that failure to report will incur detention in the bull pen and detail orders from W A Kepp agent general and chief of staff by Lt Con Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Nevada
Oct
W. A. Kepp
Agt
Con
G. P. Gorpon
Local society notes from Lexington area and visitors
Aunt Hannah Waddell celebrates her Tith wedding anniversary while listed as in her 90s. Visitors arrive from Excelsior Springs Paola Kan and Warrensburg, with several from Sedalia and Lawson leaving for home or trips. The Lexington Gun Club members attend a two day shooting tournament at Higginsville as Virginia Henry visits Olathe and Chilhowee relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Waddell
Anna Morgan
Excelsior Springs
Local residents take trips to Kansas City and beyond
J Re Moorehead returned from Jefferson City on Wednesday morning. Mrs Gustav Hacrle traveled to Kansas City for the day. Mrs W R Van Anglen and Miss Bess Evans spent Wednesday in Kansas City. Miss Garnett and Florence Brelsford visited Kansas City on Thursday. Miss Nutle Wall of Durango Illinois arrived Thursday for time with Miss Bettie Dickey. Miss Martha Creaghan returned from a Kansan visit and back to Kansas City Wednesday evening. Mrs T H Thompson and daughter Marty Ann left Wednesday for San Antonio Texas after an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Hacrle
Kangay City
W. R. van Anglen
Bess Evans
Kansas City
Garnett
Florence Brelsford
Nutle Wall
Durango
Thornlay
Bettle Dickey
Martha Creaghan
Kansar
Kanaan City
T. H. Thompson
Marty Ann
San Antonio
Texas
Local residents return and travel amid school starts
A stream of Lexington and nearby residents visit and depart for various towns this week. Many families including Corbins, Evans, and White accompany relatives, while teachers arrive to begin winter terms at Cox, GanSen, Hill, and Slusher schools.
Lexington Elks Clinch Series In 8 to 0 Win
Lexington Elks baseball team from Lodge No 749 defeated Richmond Mo by 8 runs in a decisive game. Brockman pitched shutout ball with strong support from the lineup led by Hyergene Clemens, Hrockman, and Meyer. Nelson umpired. another game may come next Thursday as Lexington already clinches the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Lodge No. 749
Richmond
Hay County
Lexington
Elk Lodge
Calaboose
Dryville
Hyergene
Bat Clemens
Hrockman
Meyer
Lexington Bugs
Nelson
Lexington post office letter uncalled list advertised
The Lexington post office announces that letters remaining uncalled on Saturday, Sept. 12, 100K include Wm H Chinn Raynold Duncan T S Greene B E Glenn Miew Anta Gowen W P Harp Miss Pearl May den F T Heard Emil Hug Mra Sarah Jackinson The La Brance Copper Co Lexington Nat Bank Lee Mirise Frank Mullen Mra Lanie Newman Charley Neal Miss Nellie Noreld John Person 1% Price Mrv 8 B Phifer J A Stame per Master Robert Stewart Geo W Stigler Geo J Smith Chas Thomas Willie Washington Mr Delia Wells Misa Loulve White Bryan Williamson Miss Ranma Youen. When calling for these letters they were advertised Deia Crowper Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Wm. H. Chinn
Raynold Duncan
T. S. Greene
B. E. Glenn
Miew Anta Gowen
W. P. Harp
Nellie Noreld
John Person
Price
Mrv
B. Phifer
J. A. Stameper
Robert Stewart
Geo. W. Stigler
Geo. J. Smith
Chas, Thomas
Willie Washington
Delia Wells
Misa Loulve White
Bryan Williamson
Ranma Youen
Local social notes and visits log across cities
Miss Jean Meng spent yesterday in Kansas City. Charles Kinkead traveled yesterday to Wellington. Hon Alexander Graves was in Kansas City yesterday. Miss Nannie Gordon of Kansas City spent yesterday in this city. Milton Boyle went to Mianeagony yesterday to visit relatives. Miss Cornelian Craig went to umbia yesterday for an extended stay. Jack Hicklin and Wes Winn returned Thursday from a trip to China. Miss Canniz Loomie, teacher, piano music. Pal term begins September. Loomis' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Meng
Kansas City
Charles Kinkead
Wellington
Alexander Graves
Nannie Gordon
Cornelian Craig
Umbia
Jack Hicklin
Eer
Wes. Winn
China
Canniz Loomie
Loomis
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Lafayette County
Mayview Notes
Otto Nolte
Herman DeBolt
James P. Chinn
Maurice Norfleet
Mr. Houston
Grand Pagan
Geo. Humphrey
John Benning
Harry Herfidon
Marshall
S&s M Greene
Ed O'Brien
Karpmeyer
Joe Simpson
Sam Winn
William Patterson
Odewa
Staley
Oscar Filler
William Jewel
Bell Ewing
Kansas
Judge Butt
Lena
Tillie Smith
Alma Kincheloe
Maxey
Corder
Perry Cunningham
Mabel
Jackson County
Chas. Nulte
T. D. Williamson
Chicago
A. Meldbrink
Minerahagen
Mayview Woodmen
Chas. Daggs
Mayview
Shaw
DR. Pattillo
Gordon's Regiment
Missouri
Calvary C. S.A
Lottie Lehr
Paola
Kans
Mary Lillian Atkerson
Nancy Vivylon
Eldorado Springs
Bessie Files
Warrensburg
Mary Glasscock
Agnes Farley
Sedalia
Maude
Nancy Wright
Lawson, Mo
R. C. Cousley
Alton, Ll
U. OC. Barnard
Tennesse
Melsenhelter
Jess Minaugh
Lex- Inton Gun Club
Chas Kinkead
A. Gillen
Joe Schaal
John Slugher
Barth
James Nh
Mire
Howard B. Henry
Virginia
Judge and Mry
William B. Henry
Olathe
Chilhowee
J. Re. Moorehead
Dover Notes
Firman White
Dysart
Teasday
Darnell
Berlin
Bessie Tice
Cox
A. L. Corbin
Frank Evans
Chartle Gray
Mise Eleletke
Capt
Ery. Zeysing
Roy Ashworth
Miss May Garwood
Carl Harwood
Slusher School
H. L. Corbin Taa
Frank Cox
Beatrice Neb
Mise Butelle Wilker
Lilburn Cole
F. J. McGee
W. P. Cole
Floyed and
Lizard
W. C. White
Mrs. Gee, Zepsing
Varlan Dysart
Edith McLane
John Cooper
W. A. Ligget
J. E Henshaw
Doc
Harwool
Fletcher Cox
Hampton Farm
Mre
Charlie Crim
Jessie
Franklin
Paul McCormack
Quuinton
Okio
John Longest
Robert McGee
Thelma
Cass
Robert, Jr
Woodward
I. J. McGee
Rev. T. B. Payne
M. V. B. Olliver
Warreneburg
South Missouri
RB. L. Heltz
Oklahoma City
Okla
Henry Corbin, Jr
Cairo
Morricon
Dora Reynolds
Hill School
Corbin
J B. Bullard
Fulton and Hallaville, Mo
W. K. Davis
Scott's Bluff
KR. A. Davis
Helen Trigg
J. C. Lesueur
Lexington Elks
Brockman
Giod
Lexingtonians
Deia Crowper
Milton Boyle
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