Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-11-16

Madame Toys improved corset and skirt
supporter at Conklins's.
Spectscles for all ages, and at all prices.
Call and see them. Grimes 4 Venabie, at
Royle Il New old stand. nvl6m2
The prophets who predicted the defeat of
democratic candidates in this county, are
now swearing that they never said SO.
Pocket andtsble cutlery in endless variety
the very latest styles-at Grimes i Vena-
blr's, al Royle 4 News old stand. nl6m2
From the crowded store every day, at
Conkling's, we judge they must be selling
dry goods, boots and shoes very low to al
tract such Il crowd of buyers.
The decent republicans OF this county did
not believe the ISLANDERS against the demo-
cratic administration, and many of them vo-
ted the democratic county ticket. which ac-
counts Tor The increased msjorities.
Mr.. John J. kriehn had y largely attended
birthday party last Monday evening. Mr..
Kriehn is justly regarded rs one OF our most
en,erprislug citizens. aud deserves the large
circle of warm friends which surrounded
him on the occasion.
AullvilIe lodge. number 464, A. f. Il A.
Mat Its meeting last Saturday night elected
the following officers for the ensuing year
J. l.. Kedick, W. NJ. NJ. NJ. Glaidish, S.
W.; ID. X. Barnes, J. W; J. r. Downing,
tire ,surer; George Z. Gordon. secretary.
Rates by Mo. L. X. X Corn from Kansas
City TO Lexington, ia cents per hundred
pounds. From Lexington to ST. Louis
Hogs, $50 per car; cattle, $40; horses aud
mules. si5; wheat, in car lots, 20 cents per
| hppirei nnIIuls. ffnpr Al opf mar Isrr.,
Since our last report there have been ship
ped, by the Mo. z. X. r.: Ii. e.. Ch,lss, 4
cars hogs j. d.. lsh, l car cattle Il. NJ.
Sparks. . cars cattle J. l.. Lyons, l car cat
tie and l car hogs A. V. Robinson, & cars
wheat, l car hemp, l car tow W. F. Ker-
doIf, } cars -four.
Mr.. +. e. I. BrIghtwel II Is In charge OF
Mr.. Bates faughun's business, on MaInCross
street. during the Illness OF the latter. No
more competent person could have been Sc
lected, and the wants OF MIR. Vaughau's
customers will be politely and promptly at
TENDED to, as usual.
Prof. w. W. Carnes, OF Kansas City, Is at
present teaching u course OF elocution in the
Presbyterian and Baptist colleges, in this
city, and has lime for private pupils or a
night class. References giren-among 9TH
ers DR.. ). 5. Laws, president OF the state
university. Prof. Curues can be found at
Mrs. Sickel's. novl6tls
As VIII be seen elsewhere, the tirm OF
Smith X Maitland has been dissolved, Mr..
Maitland continuing the business. George
Is a popular young gentleman, polite and
attentive to everybody, and We wish for HIM
That StlrcpsS In hlsiDass which ha ,{ns.ryap
We regret TO lose MIR. Smith from the mum
Der Of our business men and wish him
prosperity and happiness wherever he may
pitch his tent. He goes to Texas for his
health, aud may locate there permanently.
4 team OF horses belonging to John Cave.
c%oIorei, took fright, Wednesday, near sum-
mers' store, on franklin street, and ran
away. Cave fell through the wood frame
which was on the wagon and the wheels ran
over his left leg, below the knee. The team
then ran on the pavement down Franklin to
Mr. News dwelling, and turned up Poplar
street = short distance, when it was stopped
by John Temple, colored. No dsmsse OF
consequence was done other than the hurt to
Cave.
We were shown, yesterday, al the Eliza.
beth Auli seminary, q piece OF statuary
l from the hands OF Miss May Calhoun, a stu
> dent OF that institution, which reflects great
credit upon the young lady, and marks hcr
as having more than tllcnt-geuius. The
piece OF sculpture Is a bust of q child, aftel
a living model, three-fourths lie size. 1t il
; not only well executed III all its details, bui
} is an excellent likeness. The bust is OF
T potter's clay. and wa made almost entirely
) with the hands and one finger nail, a slate
+ pencil only being used to finish out q few OF
l the lines. Mr.. Quar!e,. ever on the alert tc
develop the latent capacities OF his pupils
e will leave nothing uDdone 10 encourage tbs
: young laty's natural talent. and We predict
i that The name Of May Calhoun will be one
Of which not only her friends but Amsrica
| will be proud-she is now but sixteen year,
] of age.
Farmers. Conkl!ng & Co. are closing gu
, an elegant stock OF hand made boots, and al
4 prices 20 low that you loose money by buy,
; Ing elsewhere. Call before they are al
gone.