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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-24

Born to the wife Of Ernest Hader-a girl; and
also to the wife of John w. Field-a boy.
The town council has ordered half u mile of
plank sidewalk to be built on the west side of
Main street.
Mrs. Garnett, of Dover, is building q neat
residence IN the Asbury addition. 1t will be
occupied by Mr.. Woolwine, the ''newly mar
ried man."
Some OF our enterprising~ citizens have employ
ed w. f. Kellar to take the census -four town. las
Mr.. Kellar is constable W. suppose he has au-
thorIty to go to the country and bring in q sufd-
Client number to make Il respectable showing.
The ''Trotting Association with Maj n. S.
Lawrence at its head seem to develop
a trotting interest in this county. They have
the best half mile track in the coun ty. with ex-
cellent stables, breaking sulkies. &C., and have
just secured the services Of Mr.. Z. v. scruggs.
a veteran horse trainer from the ''blue grass
REGION"
The agents of the Mo. P. and the {. & a.
railroads had quite a lively time in cutting for
the shipment Of several car loads of cattle
brought here IRON Ray county last Saturday.
The Mo. Z. agent was SO sure of his freight that
he had his cars bedded. but the C. Il A. finally
shipped the cattle. At what price we can't say.
So much for competing lines.
Capt. A. E. Asbury received a dispatch last
Wednesday announcing the death Of Mr.. John
| NJ. Farris. the gentleman who intended to es-
tablish Il newspaper here. The news was re-
celved with deep regret, tor during the short
time Mr.. Farris was with us he made many
friends, and while his death will only delay the
appearance of our paper, as there are several
other publishers who are anxious to take Oul
subscriptions and advertising lists on the ssmt
terms, we feel that his place will be hard te
fill. H.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-24

STATE OF MISSOURI, J..
LAFAYETTE COUNTY.
In the Circuit court of said county. in vacation
May 18TH, lS1e.
The State Of Missouri at the ~lelationl
and to the Use of Putnam s. Fulker-
son, col ector OF the revenue Of
Lafayette County, in the State OF
Missouri. plaintiff.
against
August Nandevonter and Jacob H..
Nandev.nter, real defendants.
TNO the above nnned Augustus Handkerchief
L and Jacob H. Vandeventer. real defendants:
You are hereby notified that plaintiff In the
above entitled cause has commenced q suit
against you in said court by petition, the object
and general nature OF which Is to obtain a juug-
ment tor the taxes, interest and costs due ON
the following described real estate situate in
the county Of Lafayette, and the state of Mis-
three (9, and lots four a. and tive Isl. and
the west one-ihird part of lot six (6y, IN block
twenty.iour ~. LIST addition to the oily OF
Lexington, As the same appears upon the plat Of
said addition. now on file and OF record In the
recorders office for said county. said real estate
being delinquent tor the taxes of 1877; and that
said taxes Tor said year, exclusive OF penalty,
Interest and costs, amount in the aggregate to
The sum OF one hundred and seven dollars and
the same may be declared u lien on sstd real
estate, and that the same may be SO j or 40
much thereof as may be necessary to Sal 10 y the
Judgment rendered herein, with intere.t I, fees,
commissions and costa.
And ycu are further notified that unless you
sppsar az the next term of SAID court. TO be
begun and held at the courthouse, In the city Of
Lexington, In said county, on the 9Th day Of
August next, and on or before he 9Th day thereof,
then before the end OF the term. and answer
iessed.
And il is further ordered that q CODY hereo,
be published In the Lexington Weekly Inlelli-
Xencer, Il newspaper published in said county OF
Lafayette. for four weeks successfully, tn. last
insertion TO be at least tour weeks before the
commencement OF the next term of this court.
a true copy. Attest:
mRyl7-I FRANK TRIGG. Clerk
By Z. b. DANIRL, d. c.
! Geo. $. hs.hbun. attorney for plsintir.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

STATE OF MISSOURI, J..
LAFAYETTE So"
In the Circuit court OF said county, in vacation
May 18th, 1879.
The state of Missouri at the I%elation0
and to the use of Putnam S. Fulker-
son, collector of the revenue of La
fayette county. in the state Of Mis-
souri,, plaintiff,
Edward Fettie and William Fettie,
ITO the said Edward Fettie and William Fettie,
i defendants: You are hereby notified that
SAID plaintiff has commenced q SUIT against you
in said court by petition, the object and general
nature of which Is to obtain q Judgment for The
taxes interest and cost due on the following de-
scribed real estate, situate In the county OIL La
tayette and state of Missouri, to-wit: Upon
lots two () and three (3). in block sixteen (6),
Pomeroy, Houx and Graham's addition to Lex
ington. us the same appears upon the plat Of
said addition now on file and of record In the
recorders office for said county. said real estate
being delinquent Tor the years ISL, 1867, 1878.
1874, 1878 and 1871, and that said taxes for said
years, exclusive OF penalty, interest and costs.
amount In the aggregate to the sum of forty
three and htty-three one hundredths H3 3-lO0,
dollars, and that the SAME may be declared =
lien on said re nj estate. and that the same may
be sold or so LLtcn thereof rs may be necessary
to satisfy the Judgment rendered herein, with
Interest, fees, penalties. commissions and COSTS
And you are further notified that unless You
appear at the next August tenn of said court to
be begun and held at the courthouse, in the city
of Lexington, in said county, on the 4th day of
August next, and on or before the 9th dny OF said
term. II the term shall SO long continue, and If
not then before the end of the term, and answer
said petition, the same will be taken AZ con-
fessed.
And it is further ordered that a COPY hereof be
published In the Lexington Weekly Intelligent
Ger, u newspaper printed in said county OF La
layelte. for four weeks successfully, the last In
mencement OF the next term oil said court.
FRANK rRlGG. Clerk.
By c. b. DANIEL, ID. C.. maya
| Geo. >, RHthDun attorney for DlaintiH
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The Commencement Exercises

OF the Baptist Female College promises to be Of
unusual interest this year, and = large number
Of the old pupils and friends Of the school are
expected to be present to bid goodbye to The
departing and welcome to ths incoming prssi-
dent.
The exercises will ts held Is follows: Sun
day morning, June lat, 10 O'Clock, annual ser
mon before the school, will be preached by Rev.
G.. A. Lotion, D. D., Of st. Louis.
Sunday evening, 8 O'Clock. annual sermon
before the young ladies. ''Foreign Missionary
Society" by Rev. g. l.. Block, OF Liberty.
On Monday and Tuesday. June I'd and Sd. the
public examination Of the classes. interpreted
with vocal and Instrumental music, will be held
In the college chapel. The public generally and
the patrons OF the school In particular are in
yited to attend these examinations.
On Wednesday evening At 8 O'Clock the young
ladies will hold, in the opera house, a musical
entertainment. consisting Of solos, duets, duos,
quartettes Tsingle and doublel and chorusss,
in which they will be assisted by the male
quartette.
On Thursday evening the regular
ment exercises will tax place at the opera
house. These will consist Of the essays Of ths
graduates. interpreted with music. the delivery
OF diplomas. awarding Of fourteen elegant gold
medals. &C., &c.
These exercises will, as usual, be doubtless
attended BY all the wit and beauty Of Lexington
and its vicinity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-24

Picnic at Downtaln's mill. Saturday,
May 81.
Ladies sewed goat shoes ut Davi. d ALI
stadrs, only 80 cents. miami
save 10 per cent. by buying your boots
and shoes at Davis & Allstadrs. miami
Lexington proposes to give free ierriage
to all Ray county people who come over
here to trade.
b county court at its last session made
county roads,.
We will sell boots, shoes and hats cheaper
than any other house In the city. Try US.
Davis u Allstadt. mani
Basket picnic at Downtain's mill next
Saturday. Music, dancing and croquet.
Everybody is Invited.
The annua examinations are In progress
at the Elizabeth Aull Seminary. The an
nouncement Of the commencement exercises
will be made next week.
We have received a postal card requesting
us TO announce that the "wonderful, living,
headless chicken, which Is creating SO much
excitement" will be In Lexington In a few
days. We hope the public Will feel duly ap.
prissd of the important intended visit.
There will be a grand picnic at Downtain's
mill, on Davis creek, next Saturday, May
81, under the management of MIR. jaime.
Mullinix. Music, dancing and croquet will
be the amusements. Everybody is invited
to be present, and to bring q we'll fllso
basket.
A lady who has lived for a long time IL
Old Town complains very bitterly that OF
the night of the 18th inst, q drunken wretch
who also lives in that part of the city, cam
to her house, entering it unlimited, ant
made indecent proposals to her, using tn,
toughest and most revolving language befor,
her children. Though the lady's HUSBAND
Is absent, she has kind friends who hav,
volunteered to protect her from furthe
molestatlon. Nothing more than a terrible
fright came Of the mans action, and tn
lady declines to make his name public, as b
came to her the next day and made ever
apology be could muster, but 1t Is only pror
er to say that such conduct will not b
brooked, and that \ repetition OF 1t WI
awaken 3 dangerous storm Of indignation
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Religious.

Services at the Christian church tomorrow
morning and evening, by Elder Hughes.
Rev. Mr.. Asllng will preach, in German. at
the courthouse tomorrow night.
Services at Episcopal church tomorrow
morning and afternoon by Rev. J. w. Dunn.
Services at the Baptist church tomorrow
morning and evening, at the usual hours, by
DR.. Talbird.
Services at the Methodist church Tomorrow
morning and evening at the usual hours, by
Rev. NJ. G. Williams.
Services at the Presbyterian church to-mor-
row morning and evening at the usual hours.
by Rev. G. L.. Ley burn.
Daily services at the Catholic church, 81
O'Clock. a. m; Sunday services 8 and lOx
O'Clock. a. m, and "a O'Clock, p. M, Rev. ].
j. Lilly officiating.
Rev. l.. F. Clemens will preach the funeral
sermon of Preston Whitsett at Hebron church
tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock.
On the hrst Sunday In June Rev. l.. #,
Clemens will preach a sermon on 1.-The Cove
nant'' At Hebron church.
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WELLINGTON.

Weather dry and fair.
H.. T.. Bates has received new groceries. and
sells them cheap.
Capt. Conner was here on u visit last Sunday.
Come again. Captain.
Mr.. Sam Harris and wife are visiting Mr.. J.
B. Mcdonald and family.
Rev. Philips will preach at the brick church.
tomorrow morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Go to v. Bsrnhill's for your drinks. He has
everything on ice, and Tom Craven will walt on
you.
Mrs. Ann Bsrnhill. of the Wellington House.
left Wednesday on a visit to hor daughter, Mrs.
C.. r. Jackson, of Westport.
Wellington is not dead, as has been reported.
James A. Carr, our saddle and harness maker,
has filed his house with a fine lot of fresh fam
lily groceries.
We thought we would let Max tell the truth.
If he wants It told. We do not say there was NO
material damage done, and If Max wants to
know the truth, let him tell it. We leave tn {
tor him. Turn yourself loose. Max.
Yours. MAY DAY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-05-24
NAPOLEON N.

Business quite lively.
The Napoleonites will build a $500 school
house this summer.
R. a. Hudnall has IS head of the latest steers
in western Missouri.
Mr.. lsh. who returned from st. Louis a day or
two ago, is now out among the steers.
DR.. j. W. Llghtner, of the firm of Z. f. Stone
s Co.. and G. S. Duwis are in Kansas City, on
business for their respective lrms. will return
this evening, if not captured"
Mrs. A. q. Perry, wife OF mine host of the
III Hotel. independence, gratiaed her
many friends here with a pleasant visit last
week. She returned home on Monday.
The recent rains have revived greatly the
''pheelInx'' and prospects Of our farmers.
And now they sing
What a happy thing
We've no legislature to psy)
Even ut a dollar q day.
Much obliged to OK Roads !" of Higginsville.
for Ills '.marIet'' Tor wool on the BRAIN"
Parties in Napoleon have it, and are buying all
the wool from Higginsville toIndependence. re-
iecting only'X Roads four inch WOOL He can't
persuade our farmers 10 send their wool into
the country. TO HIgg nsville; they prefer the
great sea port mart" Napoleon, to dispose OF
their twelve inch WOOL for cash In hand.
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LONG

Crops have suffered very much Tor the want of
yaln.
Mr.. Robert Buchanan has re-painted his res
i dence.
Weather dry and warm, although we had a
nice shower Monday.
Died, in this vicinity, Saturday, May II, Of
pneumonia, Henry Robinson, aged 80 years.
Our school, tauXh hi by Miss NJ. S. Atkinson, is
well attended, and gives general satisfaction.
Miss Lnvinia Bedford. of Wa-rensDurg. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Frost. Some Of the
young men appear to be smltten.
Wheat crop very short because of the drouth
and fly. Any man who thinks wheat will not
produce cheat, should examine his crop.
The temperance petition was circulated las.
week. IN this district, and every person OF prop
er age slgned 1t, except one man. May he re-
pent Of his way, and support the cause, and help
put down one OF the greatest evils of our land.
[. R. F..
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her nome In Sedalia. Mrs. Edwards has been
visiting her father. Judge Plattcnburg.
The rain of the 2lst came just In time for the
many wheat fields, though some crops. sown on
old lands, are thought to be beyond recovery.
The rain came two days later this year than last.
and we ali remember how abundant our harvest
was then.
Col. Hickman. q temperance lecturer OF con-
siderable celebrity. addressed the citizens of
this place last Saturday evening. He gave us .
most entertaining lecture. which intended to
have reported fully to you. but have not the
time at this writing. However. = friend did me
the favor to seek and report an interview with
him, which 1 enclose for the Temperance readers
Of your paper. OSlEh.
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aREENT0N.

IS local correspondence forms an interesting
feature in your valuable paper. 1 hope you will
pardon my presumption, and give me = little
space in your columns.
No marriages, but hattering prospects.
The general health of the community Is good.
Uncle George Williams speaks of making q
visit to Macon City, to see his SONS.
Our little burg. as usual is very lively, owing
to the lively times among our people.
Capt. Burton, our much loved friend. ia in st.
Louis. He will be cordially welcomed homo.
G. W. Eichier Is at work at Bates City. Our
miller. Mr.. Bsggarly. is going 10 move to Odes-
81. He will be missed greatly.
John German Is still confined to his house, and
we regret 10 say the disease of which he is q
victim has left him in q sad condition.
R. E. Casey, our merchant. Is prsparing.to 60
into business at Bates City, on the G. & A. r.
R. AS much as we regret giving him up. we
wish him prosperity and success.
Misses Mallory, of Hardin. and Jennie Porter,
Of FaIrview, are visiting Mrs. G.. W. Eichler.
The interest manifested by The young men is a
characteristic Of their gallantry since the two
fair flowers made their arrival. MIKE.
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WHY WILL O

Allow a cold to advance in your system and
thus encourage II ore serious maladies, such as
Pneumonia, Hemorrhages aud Lung troubles
when an immediate relief can be SO readily at
tanned. Boschee's German Syrup has gained
the largest sale In the world for the cure OF
Cough, Colds and the severest Lung Diseases.
1t is DR.. Beschee's famous German prescription,
and Is prepared with the greatest care. and no
fear need be entertained in administering it TO
the youngest child, as per directions. The sale
OF this medicine is unprecedented. Since first
introduced there has been Y constant increasing
demand and without a single report of u failure
to do its work in any case. Ask your Druggist
Al to the truth of these remarks. Large size IS
cents. Try it and be convinced. jan25eow
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION,

STATE OF MISSOURI. IT,
LAFAYETTE COUNTY }S-
In the Circuit court of said county, in vacation
May 18th, 1879.
The State of Missouri ut the relation0
and TO the Use Of Putnam S. Full
kerson, collector OF revenue OF La
fayette county. in the state OF Mis-
souri,, plaintiff,
Christopher B.. Baxter, defendant
rTNO the said Christopher b. Baxter: You are
L hereby notified that said plaintif has COM
meDced u suit against you in sa,d court by peti-
ton, the object and general nature. of which -
To obtain a judgment for the taxes, interest ana
costs 'tue on the following described real estate.
situate In the county of Lafayette and state OF
Missouri. to-wit: The northwest quarter ri the
northwest quarter of section twenfy-seven (2D,
In township forty eight (4s), of range twenty
nine COY, said real estate being delinquent for
the years 1870. 1871, 1872. 1873. 1874, 1875, 1915
and 1877. and that said taxes for said years, ex-
elusive OF penalty, interest and costs, amount in
the aggregate to the sum of seventy. seven aud
eiRhty-two one-hundredths az s2-I0O) dollars.
and that the san . may be declared Il lien. on said
real estate, and nat the same may be sold or SO
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the
judgment rendered therein, with interest, fees,
penalties, commissions and costs.
And you are further notified that unless you
appear at the next August. term OF said court, to
be begun and held at the courthouse, in the city
August next, and on or before the 9th day of
said term, if the term shall so long continue,
and II not. then before the end of the term, and
answer said petition, the same will be taken as
confessed.
And it is further ordered that q CODY hereof be
published in the Lexington Weekly Intelligent
Ger, q newspaper printed in said county OF LII
fnyette. for tour weeks SUCCESSFULLY, the last in
sertion to be at least four weeks before the COM
mencemento OF the next term OF this court.
FRANC TEiGG. Clerk.
| Geo. s Raihhun ptfnrna " FIR ,loIpt;T'
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n

NOTICE Is hereby given to aii persons inter-
IN ested in the person and estate of Martha 4
Wallace, u minor, that the undersigned, guar
dian, has fled her exhibit for final settlement Of
said MINORS estate. at the May term, 1873 of the
for a final settlement and discharge of said
guardianship at the August term of said court, to
be begun and held at the courthouse, in the city
OF Lexington, Mo-. on the second Monday IN
August, 1873. LUCY F. WALLACE,
nroy0l.S l,uorJi.o
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LUMBER! LUMbBR!.
WILSON & BALLARD
NOT dead Or SLEEPING!

WE wish to inform our old Customers and
w friends, who have known and dealt with
us since We have been in business IN Lexington,
That We have now at our yard the Largest and
Best stock OF LUMBER ever brought to this
market, thoroughly Seasoned and First Class IN
every particular. Our prices will be as Low
as the same quality OF Lumber can be bought in
We will not sell you second-class Lumber At
frst-class prices, nor partially seasoned lumber
and guarantee It as equal to ''kiln-drIed." II
scented we will refund the money. We ask all
who wish anything IN our line to call and com
pare quality and prices before making thrir
purchases and not be led Off by the cry that sn-
and 30 are doing such wonderful things
Call and see US, and we will send you AWAY
happy. anr5.tC
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CHEAP! CHEAP !! CHEAP!
rs SELLING
MARsn's TONIC AsTRIKaEHT

Quickly cures Diarrhea. Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Cholera Infantum and the Summer
Complaint of Children or protracted Diarrhes.
1t possesses, in a high degree. those astringent,
carminatlve, anodyne, tonic and stimulant prop
critics SO necessary for the safe and speedy cure
OF all relaxed conditions of the Bowels.
For sale by D. w. b. Tevis, druggist, LexinG-
ton, and C.. &. Stone, Napoleon, Mo.
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THE PUBLIC
First Ward School.

ElCbt ~ SCQOOl.
Wednesday,, May %. $3.50 arithmetic,
9Th grade; s:aOlO grammar, Sd grade !;
1O-l0:30; arithmetic, 9th grade; lO:3O-11,
arithmetic, Sd grade; 11-11:3O, geography,
4th grade; 11:3O-12 arithmetic. Wednesday
afternoon, speeches, dialogues, essays, &c.
Second Ward School.
Monday, May 28th. In the morning, oral
examinations in the several grades. In the
afternoon, exhibition by the pupils Of the
school,
Third Ward School,
The examinations OF the different grades
OF the Third Ward School will take place
Tuesday morning, May 27th. The closing
exercises will take place in the afternoon Of
the same day. The public Is cordially In
vlted to attend all of the exercises above
mentioned.
High School.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, written
examinations. Thursday and Friday, oral
examination. Wednesday at 8 O'Clock p
M, at HageR's opera house, exhibition by
the school, and closing exercises OF thu
graduating class.
Colored School.
The high school department Of the Lex
ington colored school will give an exhibI
ton at Hagen's opera house, Thursday an,
Friday evenings. May 10th and sOth, 1879
! AdmittspG,, % cents.
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EROM the subscriber. living near p
IL tue Mo. r. r. K. depot IN Lex Yam
ington. one heavy built SORREL ~
HORSE, about 10 hands high; 10 years N.Y.
old past; in good ORDER; shod all around; mar
ness marks; hair worn of ON neck by collar;
black spot Or top OF one hip: walks and trOts
Also at same time. a black horse colt. one year
A liberal reward will be given for their
delivery to me or for information as to their
Wharaalnufa mar22 W RETHEI
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Carpets! Carpets! Carpets!I!

A nice, new, clean stock of hemp, cotton,
wool filling, two ply and three ply. Ingram
and tapestry Brussels, carpets rugs, oil
cloths, sc. VIII be sold at prices to suit the
stringency OF the times.
msy3-m1 BOYLE 4 NEW.
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A Card.

Here IN this little space. we wish to In
form the people at large, that as we pur-
chased very heavily before the recent rise In
goods, we are offering the largest and most
complete line OF
DRY GOODS,
CARPETS
AND SHOES,
To be found in this city. Everything fresh
and new and If you Will only come and
take a look through our stock, we will con-
vince you that ours is the lowest priced Aouss
n Lexington. w. NJ. CoNKLINa & Co.
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FINAL

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Martha +. Davis, q
his exhibit for final settlement of said minors
estate at the May term. 1879, and will apply
to make a final settlement of said estate at the
August term, 1879, Of the Probate court of La
fayette county, Missouri, to be begun and held
In the city of Lexington, on the second Monday
in August, 1879. SAMUEL SMITH
mav24-ti Guardian
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HssIst US our TREND, Mr.. s. G.. WENTWORTH, Id
vanced us money to put up ice, charging us only
simple interest, and when that 10 paid out
OF the Ice, we retain all the profits to support the
family and pay our debts. We thought the
public would be benefited by not permitting all
the ice trade to be controlled by one man. ~ In
former years; you know how 1t was then. We
solicit the patronage OF the
WIN. AIR,
mayl7-tf SUSAN BAlR.