Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-01-19
IElAS PRAIRIE.

As our COMMUNICATIONS nave ueen OF late
somewhat like angels visits, ''few and lar be-
tween.'' We will again break the silence by le:-
ting you know what Is going on In this part Of
the country. the all absorbing theme with US
now 10 the rail road Our prospects NO.
seem brighter for the realization Of our londesi
expectations than ever before. and when our.rosd
Is built, u new era Will be opened up 10 US, and
not on our particular section only but to thewnole
county. II Is very gratifying 10 US to know
that Notwithstanding all the opposition and
obstacles thst have been thrown in the way of the
enterprise, the Intelligenc-r has always been
the Irm friend OF the road and the people, and
proven by its editorials that II belonged to no
clique or combination, but advocated measures
for the advancement OF the interests of the pso-
pie Of the whole county. We have the utmos,
confidence in Pres. Mitcheli's tatements, and
fully expect to hear the whistle OF the
resounding over our beautiful prsiii lie ere We eat
our next thanksgiving dinner.
1t is thought that the late freezes and thawiug
have somewhat injured tie wheat, which bad
taken q second growth during the late warm
spell, though. perhaps, not as much as antic-
psted
Vast quantities of corn still remain in the 1elds
ungathered. subject to the ravages OF the rats
which still ''hcld the FORT in spite of the proc
iamation OF our honorable county court; though
during the Frat killing 'ays' many u rodent In
thi1 country passed in his checks. We made notes
OF some OF the most notable killings, but for
fear that we might he considered as blowing,
and that the Saline man might beat us after ali,
will NOT mention the numbers killed.
Some miscreAn, a short time since broke the
glass out OF the windows OF our schoolhouse;
doubtless thinking the author OF the devilment
would not be discovered. but the next Court that
Judge Hill holds will show him bis mistake.
We have endured that sert oil vandalism from II
act of young aud unpr.ncipalet Arabs IN this
county just as long AS we intend to.
Your correspondent had the pleasure, . lew
niChts since, OF attending the installation Of the
officers OF Texas Prairie grange. Jacob Gent
meyer acted as installing officer. assisted by Mr..
Ihomaa Webb. = talented youug gentleman OF
Jackson county Officers installed. c. X. Shaw.
han, mssler; John Bicdsoe, over.eer; r. j
Sanders, steward; r. A. Ferguson. assistant
steward; Alfred Ferguson, chaplain, NJ. strsd.r,
reasurer;J J. I. Ferguson. secretary; John II.
Kelly. gate keeper. Lady officers: Ceres, Mrs.
N. Strader; Pomona, Mrs. Al. Ferguson; lady
assistant steward, Miss Alpha Keller. Addresses
appropriate TO the occasion were delivered by
Nessrs. Zentneyer, VIM. C. Beati. and Rev.
Geo. Stout. the latter master Of the county
grange OF jackson county. The occasion Was
rendered more delightful by the swee, and de-
l!c!ons vocal and instrumental music, produced
by frof. Alispaugh and his inlmitable class
The professor threw his whole sole into III. aGair
as he aiways does on such occasion. While
speaking OF the music We must mention one
piece in particular by Miss Minnie Kelly,
'Bound to pa, on a'rs,' which brought down
the house.
After the installation ceremonies were over
a. me remarks were made relative 10 The pro.
priety OF or AIMING II 'greenback club." but
tn" leopie did not msniiest much desire to take
hold OF the move just then; finally all who de-
sired Il club OF tn II kind were requested 10 stand
up, two arose and one was appointed president,
and the other secretary. So among our in,ti.u
srons preesn, and prospective W. may be said to
have n ''greenback club or rather the nuc,su.
o! one,