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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
4
A nostalgic local note discusses Wentworth football prospects this fall and reflects on community life. It muses on Detroit as a potential runner up for a world championship, mentions Peary and Cook, and comments on public education’s role in crime trends amid broader social chatter.
The state newspapers boast that several towns can lay claim to being the best town in the best county in the best state in the Union. The jokey line underscores skepticism about universally accepting such boasts and the idea that editors might believe every printed assertion.
The intel ligencer has relocated to Eleventh Street North of Traders Bank. Patrons who climbed the stairs to the old office found the plant had moved before they realized the change.
The Kansas City Journal says no discoverer can tell which team will win a pentent and that it is a dead cinch to predict the cellar position in the American Association.
A Kansas church is rocked as a minister editor faces accusations of misconduct. Community leaders call for transparency while the board reviews whether to retain or remove him amid ongoing investigations. Local officials urge calm as parishioners seek guidance.
The remark warns that a man pursuing a life of iniquity may prosper if wealthy, but the danger rises for a minister or editor, especially if one holds both roles. It suggests societal double standards and the idea that money shields wrongdoing. The tone is admonitory and cautionary about public figures.
Marshall organizes a 27000 fair and racing association, plans an ideal site and buildings, urging Lexington to form a fair society and attract regional crowds with clean entertainment. The piece lampoons fictitious reader letters, blaming the Morse Editor of the Paris Appeal for such misaddressed notes and hopes for repentance.
Gus Noltenmeyer of Hodge visited the city on Sunday. Miss Lydia Johnson of Tigginsville was here with friends. Miss Eden Corder, Three Grove teacher, spent Sunday in town. Hugh Hackley and wife of Steter visited relatives here last week. Miss Bernice Bulge left Saturday for Warrensburg to attend school. Mrs. Mary Corrin and daughter Katherine were guests of Miss Mable Corrin in Kansas City last weekend. Miss Mary and Hunter Barley of north of town visited the Barley family in Ligginsville.
Miss Eva O Malley spent the weekend in Higginsville while Rev Bowmen of the Baptist church canceled services due to rain. Joe Walker returned home from St Louis praising a fine trip. Several bands of youngsters ticktack our town residents this week. Contractor Spore went home to Odessa last Sunday. Mrs J F Squires and daughter Ethel left Saturday for Warrensburg where Ethel will attend the Normal. Due to a Kanns City conference last week there was no preaching at the Methodist church Sunday. A twelfth anniversary wedding for Mr and Mrs Walter Linbeck of Malta Bend is set for September 2 with many guests expected. William Groves began excavating a basement on Elizabeth street for heating and lighting, planning a fine updated home in Corder. Alvin Frerking of Kansas City visited relatives. Claude La Deis of Mokane arrived for a few weeks with Byrd Tackley. Rev W A Suddath was assigned to Corder for the coming year at the Southwest Missouri Conference in Kansas City. W H Dean purchased a six ture tract north of town for 275 per acre and will build a modern house. The Corder ball team beat Cordian 4 to 3 after trailing 3 to 1, with Prosser helping the comeback. A bucket fire damaged Alex Roberts’ kitchen roof but was quickly extinguished. Mrs J Carroll, formerly of this place, is visiting. G A Brerking and Leah Brerking were in Concordia. John Waske was badly injured by a slate fall in the coal mines. recovery uncertain, but hopes are high.
John TL. Ashurst declares in town that his firm will build sidewalls, deliver the goods, and stay committed. He lists office phone 487 and residence phone 325, promising reliable service and quality work.
Mr. Hans Brough formerly of Kansas City will have personal charge of the gallery over Gilen's Mrs. Ells Duard, promising artistic photographs and a distinctive display environment.
The new Clyde-Fitch farce The Blue Mouse comes to Geyers Theatre under Shubert management. A Salome dancer impersonates the president’s wife to gain a promotion, but the real spouses and lovers arrive, leading to comic entanglements across three acts and a large cast.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church has secured Hans C Feil of Kansas City for a pipe organ recital on September 28. Feil dedicated the organ about eighteen months ago and impressed a large audience. Assisted by contralto Miss Mattie Lou Catron, the program costs 35 cents admission.
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