Elks Win Funny Game In wild ninth inning rally
The Elks lose a game they should have won as Lexington fans recount a wild contest. Pat Dugan greets a crowd with bravado while Meyer slumps at the plate. King, Campell, and Mackie contribute as Lexington battles Kansas City and "Big Muddyville" to the final 11th inning win amid a storm of cheers and misplays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Elks
Pat Dugan
Pat
Big Chunky Meyer
King
Meyer
Sheriff Kinkead
Patterson
Mackie
Cy Campbell
Shorty
Greenelsens
Kansas City
Ranville
Big Muddyville
Lexingen Brotherhood
Elks Baseball Season Ends With Strong Showing
The Elks post a 15 win 3 loss run and 119 to 4 in runs, led by a reliable battery and strong outfield. Local items note travels, visits, and community happenings including court actions and nearby trips as several residents head to events and visits across Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiks
Brockman
Dike
Wea A
Elks
W. M.A
Elkes
Merchants
Richmond
BH. M
Paseo Athletics
Bentons
Local Match Recap of Batteries Game and Score
The report notes a baseball or similar game with five blows, Holder contributing three, Kin crossed three runs, and a large crowd in attendance. The final score line lists Total KO 1010002 90 18 Lex 20200106021 1-9 with batteries Kansas City Bolden O'Dell Lexington Clemens Meyer and umpire Shinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder
Pete Kinkead
Lex
Kansas City
Bolden
O'Dell
Lexington
Clemens
Meyer
Shinn
A Prince of His Race at New Grand Opera House
Barrie-Graham Stock company opens a week at the New Grand Monday Sept 28 led by Oscar Graham. The educated Indian tale promises thrilling climaxes and spontaneous comedy with special scenery. Prices 15 25 35 cents. Matinee announced for Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie-Graham Stock Company
New Grand Opera House
Oscar Graham
Dover Notes of Local Visits and Marriages
W P Cole of Lexington and Miss Caltha Campbell were in town with others visiting relatives. Local marriages include Spencer Harwood of Spencer Idaho and Alma Thorpe at Dillon Missouri, and Arthur Stolte and Addie Parris of Warrenton with a reception, plus notes on students and a Kansas City bound composer Frances Hox The Tickler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Spencer Harwood
Spencer
Idaho
Mise Alma ‘Thorpe
Harwood
Allan Harwoud
Warrenton
J. C. Addie
Arthur Stolte
Mise Addié Parris
T. J. Farris
Frances Hox
Kansan City
Death of Mrs. J A Graham in Missouri to Texas
Mrs Lucinda Elizabeth Graham wife of John Andrew Graham died Saturday at her Main Street Highland Avenue home after months of illness. Born November 13 1830 in Lynchburg Virginia she moved to Missouri as a child and later married General Graham descendent. Survived by daughters Mrs Kate Graham Atkerson deceased Albert Graham of Austin and Mrs Lillian Hansam. A faithful Methodist member for years she lived a life of service and gratitude to her family and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Elizabeth Graham
John Andrew Graham
Main Street
Highland Avenue
Redeemer
Ducinda Elizabeth Graham
Lynchburg
Virginia
Col. Street Hale
Missouri
Lexington
J. A. Graham
General Graham
Lafayette
Kate Graham Atkerson
Albert Graham
Austin
Texas
Lillian Hansam
Graham
Methodist Church
Sleep Sweetly Tender Heart in Peace
Poetic fragment from Machpelah praising restful sleep and enduring ages. A contemplative cadence folds religious imagery of sleep, blessing, and celestial witness as a heart rests in sacred peace. The lines emphasize solace, sacredness, and timeless spiritual rhythm.
William C White Dead in Dover Missouri
William C White died Thursday September 24 1808 at his home in Dover Missouri after a long illness aged 83 years 1 month 15 days born Richmond Virginia June 9 1827 resident since 1842 survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs John Dysart Higginsville Mrs Virginia Johnson Larrington and Mrs George Zeysing Dover he joined the Christian church early and was county assessor in the 1870s an ardent Democrat he taught school in Dover area funeral held yesterday interment Dover cemetery esteemed by neighbors and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. White
Dover
Richmond
John Dysart
Higginsville
Virginia Johnson
Larrington
George Zeysing
Christian Church
Lafayette County
McKinley Heads Republican Rally in Lexington Court Room
Lieutenant Governor John C. McKinley addressed a partisan gathering in the upper court room on Wednesday evening. The affable speaker, fluent in oratory, aimed to bolster his bid in the Republican senatorial preference. The Lexington band drew a crowd and Glover Branch introduced the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McKinley
McKinley
Lexington
Glover Branch
Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Lexington Post Office
Letters listed as uncalled for on Saturday September 26 1908 include Ada Ammer Virgil Ball Emma Raubch Julia Burns O O Casteel James Carr Jno Davis in care of Wm Cause A Frank William Ernstmeyer Wm Gibson Mrs R Gorton Verena Hopkins Mattie Harwood Bula Hayden Dick Mick E L Howard Lizzie Johnson Irene Kimmick C Latghlin James Mannetry Harry Orwig L H Pearson Nels Peterson Giusseppa Parrillo A C Richardson Alfred Richardson Dan Rosegintry Mrs R T Russell in care of Bertha Russell A E Sheets Co Miss Ethel Snell Miss Finn M Welburn Miss Kate Williams. Please call for these letters and note they were advertised Delia Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Post Office
Ada Ammer
Virgil Ball
Emma Raubch
Julia Burns
O. O. Casteel
James Carr
Jno. Davis
Wm. Cause
A. Frank
William Ernstmeyer
Wm. Gibson
R. Gorton
Verena Hopkins
Mattie Harwood
Bula Hayden
Dick Mick
E. L. Howard
Lizzie Johnson
Irene Kimmick
C. Latghlin
James Mannetry
Harry Orwig
L. H. Pearson
Nels Peterson
Giusseppa Parrillo
A. C. Richardson
Alfred Richardson
Dan Rosegintry
R. T. Russell
Bertha Russell
A. E., Sheets & Co
Ethel Snell
Finn M. Welburn
Kate Williams
Gathered Residents Travel to Kansas City on Various Affairs
A string of local residents including M C McFaddin Miss Carrie Field and E M Taubman traveled to Kansas City on business or visits. Mr and Mrs Fred Hix and Mr and Mrs H Wallace spent yesterday in Kansas City. Mrs Ernest Hoffman and Mrs John Briscoe with family also visited or planned to settle nearby. Several others visited Independence and Carthage for family or health reasons with returns reported Thursday or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. McFaddin
Kansas City
Carrie Field
Fred Hix
John Briscoe
J. Su. Kinkead
Fannie Sawyer
Independence
Alice Spencer
Carthage
Claude Hicklid
M. J. Patterson
Little Liter
Mary Elizabeth
Colony
Kans
Lexington High opens season with 10 point win at Higginsville
Lexington High school football debuted at Elks Park 18th and Oneida beating Higginsville 10 to 0. A second half surge with a 35 yard kick and a 25 yard kickoff set the tone as Becker and Morris provided the scoring. Belt starred for Higginsville while Lexington’s Becker, Morris, and George shone in a hard fought contest. A return game is likely next Saturday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington High School
Elks Twse
Oneida
Higginselille
Tod
Lexington
Higginsville
Lexington Boys
Higginevidle
George
Higginaville
Bush
Becker
Morris
Roberta
Belt
Monte Cristo Opens Season With Lemle in Lead
The 10809 season opened Wednesday with Monte Cristo, a strong Dumas drama. William Lemle carried the title role with voice and presence, delivering a powerful performance and proving the show’s value when well acted. supporting cast included Gilbert Tessick and Caderone, though minor roles fell short. A small opening crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dumas
Monte Cristo
Monte Christo
William Lemle
Mr. Lemle
James O'Neil
Gilbert Tessick
Caderone
Perormance
Local residents travel for business and visit Kansas City
F. L. Carter and T. B. Ramsey spent Thursday in Kansas City while St. A. Hicklin and Maj. A. Hickman went to Kansas City and St. Joseph respectively for business and a military tournament. Miss Maria Wood returned home after visiting Kansas City for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kerdolff
Fayette
John P. Gordon
St. Louis
Madeline Stiff
Annie Laurie
Mattie
Pannie Keene
Willis Miller
Hort
St. Joseph
Susan Yates
Nicholasville
Claude Hicklin
Kansas City
J. B. Sliver
J. E. Robinson
Excelsior Springs
Pete Carey
Hedge
Carey
Kate Walker
Gaflin
F. L. Carter
T. B. Ramsey
St. A. Hicklin
Maj. A. Hickman
Miss Maria Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tt. Wilson
Boonville
J. W. Shouse
Ellorado Springs
F. W. Mehl
Dave Profit
Henry Profit
Sedalia
Inlaw
Frank Hall
Windsor
John Price
Jobo
Parker's Amusement Company
Lambert Lumber Company
M. L. Goodwin
Odessa
Thuresdale
B. W. McNeel
Mrs. McNeel
Geo. M. Gibacm
Central Female College
Mo EB. Church South
O. Mt. Rickman
WM. Painter
Carrollton
Dover Notes
W. P. Cole
Caltha Campbell
Town
Dessie Hill
Kid. J. BE. Henshaw
Malta Bend
W. T. Stark
Liggon Vaughan
Birwell Stark
Gordon
John Epps
Roy Cole
J. McGee
Mattie Clapton
Bolivar
EF. P. Cox
Nannie Brown
Corder
Dan Brown
Hanna Hitt
Central College
WM. C. White Dead
Delia Crowder
E. M. Taubman
Mrs. H . Wallace
Viola Sipe
Ernest Hoffman
Wigginsville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!