Wentworth Military Academy Opens 35th Session Brightly
The thirty fifth Wentworth session opened with record enrollment and cadets arriving by train. Revived old boy support boosts the military program and other departments. Faculty mostly unchanged with Capt Gates and Warkell. New staff include R R Lathan and Raymond Sermon, with Sermon coaching football. Trent Latham brings Western Military Academy experience. A new gymnasium under construction should be finished in fall, weather permitting.
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Wentworth Military Academy
Gates
Sent
Warklell
Mew
RR. K. Lathan
Raymond Sermon
Lieut Sermon
Lis Mane
Middle West
Warrensiinirge Norma
Trent
Latham
Wentworth
Western Military Academy
Alton
Linoi
Local society notes and telegraph upgrade report
Miss Elizabeth Morrison, Dixie Graddy, and Mrs Y L Carter attended the Confederate Reunion in Begginsville on Wednesday. A cablegram from Liverpool announced William Palmer’s sailing aboard the steamship New York and its September 24 arrival in New York. The Wester Union Telegraph office here has been refurbished with new wallpaper, paint, fixtures, and a more active management style improves telegram handling and business prospects.
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Elizabeth Morrison
Dixie Graddy
Y. L. Carter
Begginsville
Willian Palmer
Wester Union
Lexington College Begins Sixtieth Year With Ceremonies
Lexington College enters its sixtieth year with opening exercises on Thursday September 17 led by President Erie West Blandy. Strong faculty and a large first day enrollment mark progress, while summer improvements including a new conservatory building signal ongoing growth and broad support from friends nationwide.
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Luexvnige
Erie West Blarndy Las
Mamagement
Slusher and Cullom nuptials linked in Independence
Alvin T Slusher son of Mr and Mrs M T Slusher formerly of this county married Grace Estelly Cullom daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cullom of this city on Wednesday morning at 10 o clock in Independence Missouri. Florence Cullom sister of the bride and Edgar Slusher brother of the groom attended. After the ceremony the couple left for their home near Neva Missouri. Both are esteemed young people with many friends offering best wishes.
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Alvin T. Shusher
M. T. Slusher
Grace Estelly Cullom
William Cullom
Independence
Florence Cullom
Bwide
Mer
Edgar Slusher
Grace Shall
Fred Miller
Neva
Aera
Bartels and Nulle Couple Wed in Recorder’s Office
Higginville residents Harry G. Bartels and Anna E. Nulle were married in the Recorder’s office on Wednesday. Rev. R. N. Allen officiated the ceremony.
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Harry Gh. Bartels
Mixs
Anna E. Nulle
Higginsville
Recorder's Office
R. N. Allen
Glen School House to Skip Services Next Sunday
There will be no preaching services at the Glen school house next Sunday afternoon September 20th. No further events are announced for the venue in the issued notice.
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Glen School House
Campbell-Frazier Couple Secretly Married in Me
Ralph W. Campbell and Miss Lola Fragier wed in a quiet ceremony at Pendences Pirestling-evenitv. The bride, daughter of Mrs. EK Yingling, taught in Lexington public schools for years and is a Lexington High graduate. Groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. TL Onawphell, works at Lexington Building Works. Congratulations pour in from friends.
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Ralph W. Campbell
Lola Fragier
Tadependenes
Pirestling
Evenitv
Cerile
Arn
EK. Yingling
Harm 'Ny
Lexington High
Lexington
Mir
Aml
W. TL Onawphell
Tleis & Tryilunte
Wentworth
Lexington Boiling Works
Missouri School Day at State Fair Announces Plans
The Missouri State Fair will host a School Day on Monday September 25 with free admission for children under twelve and many schools attending in body. A state flag will be awarded to the school earning it, with supervision by State Superintendent W P Evans. the program aims to foster state pride and educational display among thousands of pupils. The same issue notes the Forty fifth annual Old Men's Club meeting at Wellington September 26 1914 and lists deceased members and committee tasks for memorials.
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Fleatore
Missouri
Init General Assembly
W. P. Evans
Old Men's Club
Wellington
Ol Men's Club
Lafayette County
Odessa
J. Frank Campbell
George W. Clyde
George W. Snyder
I. Hletcher
B. FP. Tacksan Wish. Skelton
Haves
Local residents return from visits and travels
Misses Emma Beahr and Carrie Bimmerman and Mr. and Mrs. Knoche returned to their Kansas City home Sunday evening after visiting Mrs. Marie Wis. James Torn, W. J. Worland and Ben Stevenson went to Higginville Wednesday for the Confederate Reunion. Rev. W. P. Clark also spent the day in Kansas City.
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Emma Beahr
Carrie Bimmerman
4. Knoche
Kansas City
Marre Wis
James Torn
W. J. Worland
Ben Stevenson
Hig Winaville
W. P. Clark
Kanaas City
County Clerk’s Office Moves to New Modern Vault
The County Clerk’s Office vacates its old quarters for a modern vault with steel filing boxes and cabinets. The move improves security and efficiency, with the assesor and county engineer also gaining permanent quarters. Adjacent to the county court room, the new office supports quick dispatch of county business.
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Cerk
County Court
Glasscock
Circuit Clerk's Office
Bargain Days Promoted By Local Merchants
In Lexineton area, two merchant groups launch Bargain Days offering seasonable goods at reduced prices. Advertisements urge residents to shop September 24th and 25th as merchants claim ongoing monthly Bargain Days with new propositions and strong discounts to attract buyers.
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Lixitetor
Lexington
Briscoe's Body Found Near Dover River
John Briscoe, a Meineer killed in the Miksomry Pacific wreck near Dover, was found Saturday morning floating in the river. The discovery confirms the missing person in the incident, with authorities continuing to investigate the events surrounding the wreck.
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Briscoe
John Briscoe
Meineer
Dovey
Iast
Dover
Mrs Chappell and Daughters Visit After European Tour
Mrs L B Chappell and her three daughters Miss Theresa Hazel and Dorris arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs Nannie Steele. The Chappells have been touring Europe and sailed from Liverpool August 20 aboard the Steamship Philadelphia.
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L. B. Chappell
Theresa
Hazel Tet Dorris
Nannie
Steele
Opening of Central College
The September 16 convocation at Murrell Hall announced the opening of Central College. Dr Williams led devotionals while Revs Allen Burkert Hall and Judge Field spoke. enrollment exceeded previous years with strong turnout and full departments. Faculty changes minimal, promising a strong coming year.
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Central College
Murrell Hall
Williams
Central
Reverend Allen to attend Missouri Methodist conference
Rev. BR. N. Allen left Wednesday evening for Clinton Missouri to attend the Southwest Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He has given universal satisfaction during his first year in Lexington and his return to this station will be welcomed by everyone irrespective of church affiliation.
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BR. N. Allen
Clinton, Mo
Southwest Missouri
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Marriage licenses issued to several residents
Marriage licenses have been issued to Harry G Bartels Higginsville Anna E B Nulle Higginsville Benjamin F Freese Concordia Ola K H Bredehoeft Concordia.
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Marrkdge
Benj
F. Freese
Concordia Ola KH. Bredehoeft
Concordia
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John Meyer
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R. M. Taylor
D. J. Rambanih
J. E. Shotwell
Wm. G. Wariner
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Joseph L. Chiristy
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