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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
4
Assessor and coroner and public administrator named with W. D. Meng surveyor John Walker and constable Abe Rueh in Lexington Township appointments, reflecting township governance structure and duties.
The piece mixes dry humor about rainfall and local life in Lexington. It notes a dry town, a calling for a Democratic club, and comments on the academy opening and college flirtations while hinting at seasonal change and sports chatter about the Kansas City Blues schedule.
Vermont mirrors national mood while Maine faces state driven concerns. Governor Hughes faces weak opposition yet gains nomination. Republicans show strain as Speaker Cannon impresses Kansas Republicans. Bristow advocates reform and praises Hon Joseph, underscoring Bristow’s reformist stance.
A fragment praises Mr. Hadley for his method with Mr. Vandiver, suggesting that if the little fish in Crooked River only bit as he did, there would be much more activity in the local fishing industry.
Mr Bryan found no notable meaning in the Vermont race but the net gains excited him, expressing glee at the apparent success. The brief reflects a political observer noting contrasting views on a local vote and the reaction to a favorable outcome in sports-related or monetary terms.
The haze sweeping the country is attributed to Michigan forest fires. Rumors claim Mr. Hadley, aged 50, has been badly scorched over the past week.
A reflective piece contrasts past political fervor with present reasoning based campaigning. It recalls two flamboyant flame clubs, parades, bands and fireworks that fed enthusiasm, noting modern voters seek logic over spectacle while acknowledging the old rallies delighted the young.
Democrat United States senator candidate Joseph W. Falk will address Lafayette county on Saturday October 3 at Confederate Home 9:00 am Waverly Corder and Alguintville 1:55 pm Lexington 2:06 pm The Dover Waverly Corder Alguintville motor trip runs by automobile, weather permitting All Democrats ladies and the public invited to hear the day's political topics in a local campaign tour.
Ed Aull traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday on business with L. OC. Yates also en route to Kansas City on Thursday morning. N. Hoerle went to Sedalia while Ture day marked Gerthan Day celebrations. Bert Taubeaa and hk. M. Taubeaa were in Kansas City on Thursday for business.
The Ol Men’s Club of Lafayette county will meet in annus sesson at Higginsville Saturday September 26. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. A large attendance is expected and a death of a member since the June meeting is announced. Memorial committees are urged to report obituaries and mail to Frank Bowman secretary Lexington Missouri.
A string of brief notices covers residents and visitors across Higginsville Lexington and Marshall. Webb Cole in Higginsville. Norborne Bar Reneléves visiting relatives. Dr G W Harwood in Lexington. Lynn Gordon from Lexington visited here. J E Henshaw in Marshall. Albert Lewis and Nor nas in Lexington. Nannie Brown left for Corder winter school. Capt Erv Zeysing and S E Vaughan in Lexington. Mrs John Dynart and children from Higginsville. Rev Rande of Methodist church delivered service. Frank Cox home from Heatrice Neb. Nannie Florence Belle Beattie to Lexington for Central College. Ernie Corbin to Warrenburg State Normal. James Winn family and Mrs Walter Ebersole in Higginaville. public schools opened with Pincipal J R Plattenburg and Miss Mary Nesmith. Mrs M L Montague and two children from Marshall visiting. W S McGee returns from Spokane. Philip Wahl and others attended Baptist Association in Higginsville. Mrs Virgie Johnson from Lexington helping with father W White. Christian church ladies to meet at Allan Harwood’s. Mrs Robert Ragland leaves for Bonham Texas. Walter Ebersole of Pueblo Cal visiting wife. W T Starke sold farm near town to Walter Trent Sr. Trent to take spring possession.
The notice lists unclaimed letters at Lexington post office on Saturday September 10 1908 including A W Baker and many others. It notes advertised letters and names a clerk Delia Chowder. Additional items report Ernest Fredericks returning home from Leavenworth, Elizabeth Profit and daughter-in-law visiting Sedalia, Dr W S Palmore visiting Waverly, Rev O M Rickman arriving to lead the M E Church South, and travels of Mr and Mrs John Mountain and family to Portland Oregon after visiting B L Mountain.
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