Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-05-25
Judge w. ii. H.. Hill has returned home
from his rustirafinn tnnr mich imnrnved in

Judge w. Ii. H.. Hill has returned HON
from his rusticating tour much improved il
health.
The river at this point stood yesterda,
evening at eight feet seven inches above low
water mark.
Dress Goods-A large line of bottom
figures at Wilson's, opposite city hotel
Call and examine. may25t2.
All staple goods cheaper than ever befor,
offered for sale in Lexington at Wilson's
opposite city hotel. may2ot2
SuitingS. white goods and white pique,
very cheap al Wilson's dry goods emporium
opposite city hotel mayao,2
The Old Mems Club will meet to-day a,
the residence of MIR Rufus Young, six mile.
southeast of Lexington.
Linen Suits-A large and very beautiful
lot of Linen Suits just received and opened
out at Wilson's, opposite city hotel. m25t2
We call attention 10 the advertisement OF
MeSsrs. Shelby Il LiIiis for men and teams e
work upon the railroad, near HigGInsyilie.
Ladies' should not forget our shoe depart.
mcnt; II Is replete with the finest makes In
lace ami button, also IN Newport ties.
Conkling 4 Co.
LeXingtOu's most fashionable dress make
says, our black silks are superior to 81.
Louis or Kansas City goods at the same price.
Conklins y Co.
The party that started out for Lexington.
TO attend Miss Royakln's concert, were left
at the Junction, failing 10 make connection
with the train to the riyer.-Iichmond Con-
servator.
Charles +. Lewis, OF Middleton township.
this week sold TO b. Wilkinson and W. D..
Lew S.3 acres OF land, nine miles southwest
OF WaYerly, at $50 per acre. The land Is
fenced. but has no other improvements.
The doctors don't believe in ADVERTISING
ITS unprofessional, you know-but let one
OF 'em tie up a sore thumb for john Smith
aud they'll climb seven pairs of stairs TO have
q reporter Just mention il. you know
En-.
Mr.. IL. c. Sydnor's old gray goose, which
has been lone OF the family" for over 40
years. is still alive anu hearty, and has now
following her Il flock OF seven gosIings, the
fruits OF her own Industry the present sea-
son.
Tunstsil will sell you groceries ten to
twenty per cent. les than any house In
town. Ii you don't think he will sell you
goods cheap, try him; he will make you
happy with cheap goods. He means bus
mess. may25t2
On Monday we open an entire new line of
linen suits both for ladies and children, also
q line of ladies' linen busters. We ave the
new walking suit OF combination linen,
Killed from the SKIRT. with vest and coat.
Conkling i Co.
We acknowledge receipt OF 8 card OF Invi-
ton to the Informal Receptions OF the Kan
sas City Craig Rifles" to be held on the
4ih Tuesday In each month. May Is, June -,
July %. August -, September ~, October
81 and November 26, 1873.
Bunting, the newest in dress goods, at
Conkling i Cos.
Capt. Le>ueur, editor OF the Lexington
l~niellisencer. accompanied by Miss Noble
Allen, daughter of the well known news
paper man, Mr.. Ethan Allen, passed through
his city yesterday morning en- route to
Springfield to sttend the editorial conven-
tion.-Sedalia Democrat, 2lst.
A large and beautiful line of linen lawns
At Conkling & Cos.
BY reports received from all portions OF
the county. we are gratitied TO learn that the
wheat crop was greatly benefited by the late
rains, and at the present time promises s
bountiful yield. Without some serious
backset before harvest, Lafayette will have
200 900 bushels surplus this fall.
There came very near being a serious fire
at the residence of NJ. E. Keller, last Wedne.-
day sparks having dropped down through the
chimney, setting on fire a piece of rag carpet
in the cellar. the flames of which spread to a
piano box and the cellar door, and both
were burning at 4 lively rate when dis COW
cred. Luckily no serious damage was done.
Two men, white, giving their names as
VIM. Elliott ana Chas. Williams. answering
q description gwen in Wednesdays Kansas
City Times of two men who had stolen .
fine skif, worth about $50. were arrested
here yesterday morning, on Pine street, by
officers Taubman and Hill, and are now In
our calaboose. They sold the skiff to Char
lie Montgomery. of this place, for SO.
The fight, last sunday, on Pine street,
between the front end of a goat and the hind
end OF 4 mule, was an amusing sight. After
several minutes Of maneuvering by both,
the goat made q charge. but receiving both
fee. of the mule square in the forehead, con-
Guided. we suppose. that discretion was the
better part OF vaior, wagged his head, gave
his tail an emphatic shake, said "b-a-a-h."
and trotted off for home.
Kid gloves-twO, four and six buttons. also
silk mi'ts. at Conkling s Cos.
The following voting places have been
designated by the council for the city cleo
tion, on Tuesday. June 4th First ward, In
a vacant room in Patrick Hearley's house,
North street, four doors below the old
Farmers bank Second ward, at the Court
house; Third ward, in the basement story
of Mrs. Jonas Hines residence, Franklin
street, by permission Fourth ward, at the
Engine house, east Lexington.
Hamburg edglng cheaper than ever, at II.
+. Wilson's, opposite city hotel. m25t2
Capt. A. A. Lesiienr, editor OF this paper,
accompanied by Miss Mollie E. Allen.
daughter of our business manager, started
last Monday morning, via Mo. r. r. r., for
Springfield, Mo-, to attend the State Edito-
rial Convention. 1t is probable that they
will visit Mobile, Ala; New Orleans, La;
Galveston, Texas; Memphis, Tenn, tbs
Jetties, &c, &C., &C.. before their return.
They Will probably be absent until next
saturday.
Carpet buyers hould examine our stock if
they want to save money. Conkiing 4 Co.
The following named boats have passed
this port since our last issue: Up-Bird.
May 10, with walnut lumber. took on 375
bushels coal. Bachelor, May D, loaded with
freight and passengers for Ft. Benton, took
on 31o bushels coal. Joe Kinney, May %,
loaded with freight took on 800 bushels coal.
Down-Fannie Lewis, May Is. took on 2S5
barrels OF -four. 80 sacks of bran, 30 sacks
of ship stuff, Sd bales of hemp and tow, 81
hogs, 50 sheep and 300 bushels of coal. Jim
Watson. May 30, with a raft OF 700 walnut
logs, took on 800 bushels coal.
By a private letter received in this county
from Hon. I. +. Crittsnden, we learn that
bids Will be received at the contract office OF
the postoffice department, at Washington
City, until July 20. 1873. for carrying the
mails upon route No 2S,5I4, from Lexington,
via Martins Shop, Mt. Hope and P1ttsville,
to Holden, 30 miles and back, once a week;
to leave Lexington every Friday at 6 p. m.
and arrive at Holden by 8 p. M; leave
Holden Saturday at 8 q. m. and arrive at
Lexington by q p. m. Bond required S3.5