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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
6
Local briefs list numerous residents and visitors traveling to Kansas City and nearby towns over the weekend. Mentions include T. Mudd, Ernest Genentor, Gide Sammera, Charles Rex, and Mrs. M. A. Ramey among others, plus several trips to Independence, Liberty, St. Louis, and Sedalia. Also notes DeWitt’s Kidney and Wihadder Pills and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertisements.
Advert claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion, dyspepsia, and stomach trouble. It cites testimonials from Postmaster Ridelli of Bruceville Texas, Maude Hall of Alpena Michigan, Chief Rapich of New Philadelphia Ohio, and Rev A J Fletcher of Rutherford Tennessee.
Misa Delia Crowier the local post master received a Sumlay morning notice that free delivery service would be established in Lesingtes on December 1. The notice outlined carrier examinations and postings for applicants, with two carriers for the east part of town and one for the west. Salaries are per month, and only a small number of applicants are expected.
Donald Wilson returned Saturday from Independence. Mrs Ad Hrauper visited relatives in Kansas City. Mrs L W Belford planned a future home in Kansas City. Meath Mrs Willam K Weber announces the birth of a girl. Mrs Jo Leeueur and daughter Sula traveled to Kansas City for a few days.
N H Brown of Pittsfield VI reports long use of Dr King s New Life Pills with growing satisfaction. They claim to ease kinks in stomach, liver and bowels without fuss or friction and are guaranteed satisfactory at Crenshaw Young s drug store priced at 250.
The Steamer Tennessee struck a snag and sank close to Kansas City at 1 a.m. Friday. River enthusiasts mourn the loss but optimism remains for a new steel hull boat next year and brighter river commerce. Local social notes record visits by Irene Allen, Charlotte Morath, Edna Mayite, Mrs. J B Gant, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Logan, with relatives in the area.
A large rubbish heap in the rear of W. G. McCausland’s residence caught fire at s o’clock Monday morning. The fire department responded promptly, making a splendid run to prevent the flames from spreading to adjoining buildings crowded around the alley. High Rogers left Sunday for a trip to Boonville before returning to school at Columbia. Mrs. Bert Taubman returned home in Mayview Friday after visiting relatives in this city. Mina Sybil Brelsford went to Kansas City Sunday to join her parents who are now there.
Admonition to watch a baby for signs of illness and sickness with claims of White's Cream Vermifuge as the universal cure, marketed as safe and effective. Mentions sale by Orenshaw & Young.
Tod hunter left Munday for Kyrec burg Virginia to enter Randolph-Macon College. Mrs W R Van Angles and Miss Beas Evane returned home Friday evening from a few days visit in Som fas Wty. ee and aoe
Have you been to Yellowstone Park No Then you have yet to see Americas Greatest Wonderland The article promotes a summer trip combining mountains and sightseeing through Colorado Utah and Idaho ending at Yellowstone It highlights low round trip rates valid until October 41 and stopovers in scenic regions with routes via Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and agent A S Loomis Lexington Mass to provide schedules and rates.
C. L. Guassenck Lafayette County Clerk announces a supply of State Fair premiumists for county exhibitors. The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia offers an enlarged premium catalogue, an Educational Department, and refurbished facilities funded by over a half million dollars. County representation and exhibitor plans urged. copies of the catalog available at the clerk’s office.
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