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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
5
Higginsville column reports social visits and travels across county towns including Miss Willie Wilmott, Mrs. T. L. Bench, and Miss Georgian Page. School starters planned, town officials discuss public works, and regional deaths and arrivals noted. several residents move, visit, or attend events in Kanes City and nearby towns. Local sports scene mentions Camden baseball team’s dispute with Higginsville.
Local names and minor events show residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. Louie Wall traveled to Loxtigtop on business while Bob Web from Corder spent Tuesday evening in Dover. Several residents announce births and visits, including Hilton Lewis’s newborn son and Mrs. Gardner of Corder on a business trip.
Mr Love sends daughters to B F C in Lexington. Mrs Georgia Winn and Miss Maggie Ray visit John Price Thoraday’s family. Walter Brown of Kentucky visits his ill brother Dan. Dover School opens under Prof Sheapperkostter and Miss Loraine Cather. Central railroad awards bridge contract at Omaha. Josie Hutchinson appointed assonctary of Lafayette Telephone Co. James Slosher takes charge of Higginsville Telephone Co. About 6,000 Americans served in British South Africa forces. Secretary Root’s ultimatum to General Smith seen as abuse of troops. Attorney-General Knox reluctant to prosecute trusts. Birmingham Age-Herald notes a reunion at Colombia Oct 6-8. Odessa organized uniformed division. New gun said to be twenty-one miles, price $1,000 to shoot. Chicago bricklayers strike for higher wages, earning $9 daily. Kansas City bids to buy old post office for a fifteen-story block. To cure a cold in one day use Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets. Grove’s signature on each box. Knox to curb trusts as cucumbers grow on duneapple trees. Littlefield amends constitution. Higginsville Fair clears about $700. dividend decision pending. Roosevelt and Littlefield to entertain with anti-trout show. rivals focus on trout leadership.
A fragment discusses differential duties on Cuban sugar under the Sugar Trust and argues for reciprocity with Cuba benefiting both Cuban producers and American consumers. It also reviews hypnotism experiments by Elmer EB and A Beatries Knowles on obtaining confessions from criminals, noting legal constraints and ethics.
The total outstanding school and sectionry certificates cancelled by state bonds equals 4,998,859.49. interest funds support public schools. State indebtedness remains 487,000 exclusive of allotments in trust for the several funds. The Democratic party boasts its record and contrasts with Republicans on taxation past and present, noting lands taxed 500 cents per hundred and railroads taxed minimally, vs present rates of 95 cents.
Boonville and Bunceton clash over moving the county court house. A county vote defeated the proposal by a small margin. Backers argued for a 950000 dollar bonus to relocate to Bunceton, but the Bunceton group could not raise funds, per the Boonville Advertiser.
Expert robbers blew the Miami post office safe and took only a few dollars for stamps and money. They then entered the Miami Savings Bank vault, seized private boxes and papers, including one belonging to the post office, with about five hundred dollars and stamps. The robbers used nitro to blast doors, destroying the post office safe and the bank vault door.
The home talent comic opera Ab Sid will be staged again early in October with revisions by Meters, Harry and John Taubman. Prof. Glark has updated parts and music. The previous reception was flattering and managers plan to present it again, with a new opera contemplated for early spring.
An old advertisement touts a so called kidney cure promising refund if not cured after taking one bolle. It lists a price of 60 cents and sale through Uhas W Loomis at a listed address.
President Ding turns 72 as the diplomatic corps cabinet members and lawmakers gather at the national palace to mark the 72nd birth anniversary. The note also mentions new hotel at White's Park and the White's Jalandre and Hunting Club in Soden S.4.
A new stall advertises groceries and shoes for sale at cash only. The copy promises fresh stock and very low prices, inviting customers to call for details and visit the stall.
A lively notice praises a touring African American revue titled The Hottest Coon in Dixie. It claims the show gathers top vaudeville talent, features plantation songs, elaborate scenery, and impressive electrical effects. It notes a two and a half hour duration and a ticket price of $1.50 at the New Street Theatre on Saturday, September 20.
This notice advertises Smiths Sure Kidney Cure claiming relief from kidney troubles. It promotes purchase through Chas W Loowile and includes a sales pitch style typical of old newspaper classifieds.
The Indies of Lexington are invited to visit Baptist College this afternoon from 3 to 5 to inspect the building. The young ladies of the College will receive in these private apartments.
An advertising note sells Kidney health product claims by Chay W Loomis offering Sure Kidney Core-60, with a brief seller contact at 0-25. The fragment emphasizes restoring kidneys to a healthier state.
Dispatches from Lieutenant Robert E. Peary report he is on the way home after a four year expedition and that he failed to reach the north pole. He states his party is intact and in good health despite extended isolation with little word from the field.
A fragmentary notice indicates land buyers from Illinois seek Missouri farms as market activity expands. Tax and assessment figures outline real estate values totaling 1 008 080 dollars with real estate 625 450, personal property 347 730, and Merchants’ sods 895 500. A Monday council session is noted as a court of appeals to hear complaints.
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