27 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
1
A Lafayette county contest offers cash prizes for best samples of white yellow pipe and mixed corn in multiple classes with rules on entry, delivery by October 29, and prize awards November 3. The effort seeks to showcase the county’s crop and support missions and education efforts.
The Baptist Association met at Hayview May 17 to 19 with messengers from 57 churches. Devotion opened by Brother By 8, officers elected included moderator Deoton and treasurer Winkit. Proceedings covered church maintenance and religious liberty amid церemonial reports from distant congregations.
At a special meeting of the city council on Wednesday night the paving of Main Street from Broadway to Thirteenth Street was approved after hearing protests. Most property owners supported the measure, bids must be advertised for ten days, and a contract is sought for fall work unless delayed, with the project expected to take six weeks to two months.
A Philadelphia judge ruled against a harrier business in an application dispute concerning a debtor claim. The case centers on The Guse Company and its attempt to secure harbor rights, with the court rendering a decision affecting the harrier’s operations.
Travel notes describe Nome’s rough streets and booming gold economy, with gum boots on wooden avenues, saloons, and bands shaping nightly noise. The writer notes religious groups, local newspapers, and efforts to curb vice, while praising the Congregational Church and counting rail plans and early mining legal fights.
Monday September decisions set new assessments for numerous residents and firms across multiple towns. Hartman Loboeiner Ambaster Lieser Smith Frierking Plile and others adjusted from hundreds to thousands in Lexington Higginsville Odessa Wellington and surrounding areas reflecting revised property values.
James A Reed mayor of Kansas City will address a gathering at the Lexington court house on Saturday October 4. The orator is praised for his temperament and forceful style and strong rhetoric. Firman and Gordon White have bought the Hvery barn and assets from John C Young Jr. The business will be run by Mirman Witte on a liberal basis, with Young's management style noted as a prior model.
Judge J M Lowe extols Missouri in a speech on the states greatness comparing it with sister states. He cites the 12th census showing Missouri leading in farm value and products, strong mineral resources, large apple production, and top regional newspaper circulation. He notes Jackson County as a key agricultural and road hub with Missouri housing the second largest livestock market and growing industry.
Colleges across the country report prosperity and good crops boosting enrollment. Great universities are crowded and many schools struggle to admit all applicants. In Kansas City and Siduseph high schools are diverted by demand, with new facilities planned or under construction to accommodate applicants.
Mrs. H. A. Ford wife of Col. J. Ford long time commandant at Wentworth Academy 1800 1803 and later at Virginia Military Institute died in Roanoke Virginia on September 12 from typhoid fever.
Hon G P Peale of Springfield Republican candidate campaigned amid difficult weather, delivering a vigorous speech to local audience. His remarks focused on policy themes as he presseds his bid for Congress.
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