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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04

1t Is high time that the pavements were
freed from snow and Ice. Especially on
business ~thoroughfares.
Mr.. T.. Murray, train dispatcher, and Mr.,
Cornell, trsck-laying contractor on the c.
i A.railroad extension, Were In the city yes
terday. Taey reported that all trains would
be discontinued, yesterday, west OF elias.
gov, and that track laying had ceased until
the weather moderated. The road 10 now
flushed to a point twenty -four miles
west Of Hi2.insviIle and twenty-five miles
east OF Kansas City.
At the regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders OF the Lafayette Agricultural
& Mechanical Society, January LIST, the fol-
lowing directors were elected for the ensu-
Ing year: j.. G. Russell, J. &. Longdon, j.
Corder, 8. Null, J. B.. Hook, n. Tsubman,
j. b. Silver, H. l.. Barksdale, J. ID. Conner.
subsequently the board met and elscted the
following Officers: President, j. G. Russell;
vlcs-prssident, Jackson Corder; secretsry,
}. ID. Conner; treasurer, J. b. Silver; mar
shall, J. B. Hook.
A concert by the Lexington male quar-.
tette. assisted by Prof. Charles Gimbel and
the lady vocalists OF our city. will be given At
an early day. for the benefit OF the poor Of
Lexington. THIS concert, aside from its
merits as 8 musical entertainment. should
be literally patronizsd because OF its worthy
object. The quartstte above alluded to has
been very kind in assisting our churches
and schools on all occasions when ssked, and
We hope to see these organizations take an
especial interest In giving them one Of tbs
Lexington. -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
SOMETHING FOR tue NEW YEAR.

The world renowned success Of Hostetter's
Biters, and their continued popularity for .
quarter Of q century Ms = stOmachic, 10 scarce
ly more wonderful than the welcome that greets
the annual ap appearance of Hostetter's Almanac.
This valuable medical treatise is published by
Hostetter & Smith. Pittsburg. "a, under their
own immediate supervision, employing % hands
in that department. Ten cylinder printing
presses, 8 folding machines, s job presses, &C..
are running about eleven months in the year on
this work, and the issue of same for 1879 will
not be less than ten millions. printed in the
English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian,
Swedish, Holland. Bohemian and Spanish Ian
guuges. Refer to a copy of it for valuable and
interesting reading concerning health, and
numerous testimonials as TO the efficacy Of Hos
~tetter's Bitters. amusement, varied information.
astronomical calculations and chronological
items, &C., which can he depended on for cor
r~ectness. The Almanac for 1879 can be obtain
ed free OF cost, from druggists and general coun-
try dealers in all parts of the country. dc7ml
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
QUINN n ARSENIC

Form the basis of many Of the Ague remedies in
the market. and are the last resort of Physicians
and people who know no better medicine to en-
ploy. for this distressing &C mplaint. The effects
of either OF these drugs are destructive to the
system, producing headache. Intestinal disor-
ders, vertigo. dizziness, ringing of the ears and
depression OF the constitutions health. Ayers
AGuE CURE is Il vegetable discovery, containing
neither quinine. arsenic, nor any deleterious
ingredient. and is an infallible and rapid cure
for Fever and Ague. Its effects are permanent
and certain. and no injury can result from its
use. Beside being n positive cure for Fever and
Ague in all its torms, it is also q superior REM
edy tor Liver Complaints. 1t is aa excellen
tonic and preventive. as well as cure. of all COM
plants peculiar to malarious. marshy and MAS
matte districts. 1t acts directly on the Liver
and hillary apparatus. thus stimulating the sys-
TEN to q vigorous. healthy condition.
For SALE BY ALL DRUooIsTs.
may26yrlSo. &.
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III CRADLE.

Born-In Davis township, Lafayette county,
Mo-. recently, to the wife OF Mr.. Alexander
Osborne-a boy.
In Lexington township, Lafayette county.
Mo. December 18th, to the wife OF MI. Frank
Thornton-a boy.
lin Freedom township, Lafayette county.
Mo-, December 25,h. to the wife Of Mr.. julius
D. Garrison. nee Maggie aumphries-a BOY.
in Freedom township, Lafayette, county,
Mo recently. to the vile Of Mr.. Joseph Light
ner, nee Anna Handley-a girl.
-Iu Clay township, Lafayette county, MO-,
recently, to the vile of Mr.. VIM. Branden-a
boy.
In Middleton township, Lafayette county,
No., recently. to the wife Of Mr.. Jas. Warren
-twins-a boy and girl.
In snl-a-Bar township, Lafayette county
Mo, recently, to the wife Of Mr.. FREDERICK
Beltemeyer-twlns-a boy and 4 girl. being five
in three years.
In Sni-a-Bar township, Lafayette county.
Mo-, December 96th to the wife ofMr. Geo. W.
Barnett-a girl
In sni-a-Bsr township. Lafayette county.
Mo December Gath. to the wife OF Mr.. Hugh
NJ. Sehrimsber-x boy.
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THE TOMB.

county ,MM Mo- recently, Mrs. VIZ WoLfEN-
BARGER, nee Annie Frakes. aged about n
years.
Mr.. P. e. B.. WRIGHT, aged about 30 years:
Mr.. Wright was q promising young lawyer, and
was well known ut the Lexington bar. where he
was In attendance at the late term Of our circuit
court.
December soth., NJ: sTEfHEN PooI.. .ted
fsyette county for nearly diIy years.
In St. Louis, Mo-. December Soth. Gen.
WILLIAM SHIELDS, agsi 70 years.
- In this city. December 9Th. Mr.. ROBERT
D. BRADLEY. aged about 81 years.
in this city, January I'd. Of pneumon...
in this city, recently. HAYWOOD TUB
NER. co!ored. aged about 20 years.
In sni. a-Bar township. Lafayette county.
Mo-, December 10Th. Of consumption, Mrs.
OsHUA 0wsLEY. aged 81 years: She was
Jackson county.
In Freedom township. Lafayette county,
Mo-, Sunday, December LIST: 1873: Of eonsump-
over i5Ssi esq Esa., aged HSs s Years n; She sn1 va. buried tn:
following day ut Oak Grove cemetery. Johnson
county. A funeral discourse was preached by
Elder James Randall, to y large number Of rela-
tives and %sympsthiz'ng friends. Farewell. dea,
sister; may we meet again when the tolls and
sorrows Of life with us shall have ended. M.
- Near As.lville, Lafayette county. No,
fever, MAGGIE J. GRAY, aged eighteen years
There is no home flom which the grim shadow
OF death can be shut out; the bloom of youth
and the glory of ago are wlthered in his icy
breath as the late flowers wither in the frosts o.
autumn. In the life time and experience o.
most of us 1t doubtless appears that the fsires
and sweetest flowers first wither. and the beloved
soonest die. but God. who is TOO wise to err
sees best to take them, and We must submit
Maggie wa sick for three weeks, anu suffered
intensely, yet through all she never
but bore her Affections with christian f0rtitude
and while the hearts of her friends are crushed
and bowed down they can but remember tina
their loss 10 her eternal gain. She has safely
passed from . life fifty charscterized rs
''~pilgrimaKe through = vale of tears' to joil
the bright angel band In tho mansions OF tn
blest. Sorrowins friends. take comfort in tn
promises of Him who SAID: my grace is sum
cient Tor thee Maggie is watching and wait
ing at the pearly gates for you-she has onl
gon. before YOU. Let us all prepare to meet til
loved ones ut the beautiful river oflife" wher
there will be no parting.
Oh. how sweet it Will be in that beautiful land
= So free from all sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips and harps in our hand
r. meet one another again. NJ.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Religious.

Rev. Mr.. Asling will preach, in German, at the
courthouse tomorrow night.
The usual services at the Christian church to-
moi ming and night, by Ed. Hughes.
Rev. N. G. William, will preach at the Metho-
DIST church, in this city, tomorrow morning
and night.
Rev. Geo. l.. Leyburn will preach at the Pres
byterian church tomorrow morning and even
ing ut the usual hours.
DR.. TsIbird will preach in the BAPTIST church
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K
New YORK, Jan. 2. 1879.
GOLD-Par.

ST. LOUIS, Jan 2, 1873.
OR aIN-Whsssl dull and lower; No. 2 red.
soxssosc cash; elk @sl - February; No; 3 do:
s6c: Corn. lower, 2s@ssNc cash anu 9 January;
settled; FOX ta2Oic cash; 2Okc oil January.
Barley. dull; prime to choice. 6oS'ac; 'ancS'
so@9Oc. ma
I so. Dry salt meats, very quiet; car lots loose
% 1902 SO. 81 4oas so, % 5o9s IS Bacon:
S5 35@6 40. Green meats dull, nothing doing;
CATTLE--Best shipping grades strong ana
s wanssd H. n .ss.rsa g sps suas: i Msaa io xo s. 5: soS sao Is:
butchers stock dull; native steers. % 75a3 90;
cows and heifers. 1905; corn-fed Texans. sz %
81 e5@s; CoIorados. ss 25s4 Is. Receipts.
2 OOO. Shipments, none.
HOGS-Aciive and firm; light, ~ 3o92 %;
| packing, So 50@2 ~; butchers' to fancy heavy
81 ESQ., so Receipts, II. 500 Shipments. $40.
sHEEp-stesdy; fair to good; ~ ss0s ~;
SbiDmenta. none,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
LOOMS CHILL TONIC.

Great has been Its success since Its introduce
ton, and by closely watching 1t we have been
able to improve the formula. 30 that We now
have one OF the best, cheapest and most reliable
preparations in the market. as can be sttested by
hundreds who have used it successfully. Money
refunded in all cases where 1t fails. Give 1t .
trial. Price SO cents.
j. A. QUARLES & CO.,
augl7-tf Sole PROPRIETOR.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Coal Miners Wanted.

A number of industrious. steady working
coal miners can get constant and profitable
employment at the coal supply shaft OF the
c. & A. r. r., one and one-half miles east
Of HigginsvilIe. Good boarding house al
mines. UP. b. WlNsOR,
dc2l Superiuteudent OF Mines.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Blankets.

Just received a large stock OF white and
colored blankets, ranging liz price from 81
to Sc per pair.
dec7tf W.. G. McCAusLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Choice Sewing Machines.

Domestic, St. John, White, New Home
and Singer Sewing Machines for sale cheap.
1 employ no travelling agents, and parties
wishing to buy cal save from 50 to $40 OH
each machine. Call and see them ut c. G.
LudwiX's ny9tf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
MEETING.

s~TOCKHOLDER,s MEETING.
OFFICE ~INsURANcE COMPANY.
ING Mo-, December 2Sth. 1873. !
ANNUAL ELECTION.
THE regular Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the LAFAYETTE INSURANCE
COMPANY. for the purpose Of electing Nine
Directors, to serve for twelve months, will be
held at the Office of the Company, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH. 1879.
Polls open from 10 O'Clock, A.. NJ, until 2
O'Clock, r. NJ. (d2S-etl E. WINSOR. Sec'y.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
NOTICE.

THERE will be a meeting Of the stockholders
i In the Morrison Wentworth Bank. at their
clearinghouse, In Lexington, Missouri, be-
tween the hours of . O'Clock in the morning and
3 O'Clock in the afternoon, on Wednesday.
January .. aS,s h ,op me Snr p sha .a su on e vsar Ill
>. q. WENTWORTH, Pres't.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
ClCaks.

Cloaks, cloaks. just received by express
80 OF the cheapest and most stylish cloaks
we nave ever offered to the trade.
Jec7tf ", g.. MCCAUsLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
THE ALTAR.

Married-In Sni-a-Bar township. Lafayette
county, Mo-, ut the residence Of the brides
father. johnson Williamson, Esq, by Rev. Mr:
Jackson, Mr.. THOMAS WEBB. Of Jackson
Attendants: Mr.. Frank Ncvius and MISS Lizzie
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Gents Net Under Shirts.

White, brown and red net undershirts
from Soc to $l..5 each. A reL shirt at $1;oO.
The largest drive we have ever offered.
drc7tf W. G. M~CCAUsLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
Dress Goods.

We have just received a very attractive
stock of cheap dress goods, 10 to 20 cts per
yard.
dec7tf W. G. MCCAUsLAND.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
BE CAUTIOUS.

THE manufacturers of the New Home Sewing
i Machine write me, under date of November
22nd, that there are imitation machines out, and
for the good and protection of buyers. l will say
myself, to represent the genuine machine in this
county. 1 hope this will be sufficient warning
against bogus dealers. When you want some
thing genuine, write and get my cash terms,
which are ae low az the lowest.
YRE e. NJ. ri
dec7tf Lexington or Mt. Hope, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04

A prominent citizen of this county contributes
an article to this paper. which will be found
elsewhere under the title OF bee Culture the
point of which is that the postal restrictions ON
bees should be reno sed. We commend it to the
a~stsition of the Missouri delegation in congress.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS, Mary a. E Horton and William
w Horton, her husband. by their certain
ed in the recorders office OF Lafayette county :.
Missouri in book No. 2I, at page 49, convsved to
the undersigned The following ,'!escrib"d real
s setse c s%a pr0 Gissou FIVE" v,l: The nn" ri ,ylnf tn, IT sa ahd
interest OF Wary a. f Horton Us Que OF the
heirs OF Jacob II a: Weaver. being the until
east quarter OF the northwest quarter OF sec.ivn
twenty. 800 and thirty-two: MI u half 81 acres
on of the west side OF the nOrihe IS quarter of
the southwest quarter of section twenty t2W,
both in township iorty-eight 4s), and range
twenty-slx (26) al-~ OF the no, iheu,t quarter Of
the southwest quarter OF section eleven IN:
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter OF
section twenty-three t2s); south half oil the
southwest quarter of the southeast quarter OF
section twcnty-lhree lss); northwest quarle. of
the southeast quarter Of section twenty-Iour
Ca) north hall of the northeast quarter OF sec
(2-2D part Of the undivided one half of the
south half Of the southeast quarter OF the north
,owns annf'f for Ef sis'lon a.. ,W' na four ts!); all in
seven CD also the Undivided I o-:w:ntv o:e
t2-2p part of the east half Of the northeas Iunr-
ter OF me northwest quarter vi section twenty
eight C2s). in township iorty-e,ght IS). and
range t"enty-six t2t), situated IN johnson
county. Missouri; also the share of tie said
G-2l) part OF the personal estate Of SAID Jacob
II. a. Weavcr, now in course oil admin straiion
IN the probate court OF Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, which said convey ance WAS mad. in trust
TO me to secure the pa m"nt Of certain prom
issory note III said deed described, on or before
January !, 1875; and. whereas. default has heen
made IN the payment of said noie; now, there
fore, l, 4 the undersigned. the said trustee in SAID
deed Of trust, In accordance with the prov Isions
OF said deed of trust. nt the request OF the legal
holders OF said note, hereby give notice, that /
will, on
SATURDAY. JANUARY 25rH, 1879,
oetween the hours of 8 O'Clock u. m. and s
O'CLOCK P. M. oil that day. in front OF the court
Mo-, proceed to sell. at public vcndue, to the
highest bidder. for cash, the foregoing real
be necessary 10 pay the said promissory note in
said deed described. with the cost and expenses
Of said trust and sale.
Given under my hand this January 3, 1879.
jsnltd Trnsts.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04
UNCLAIMED GOODS.

i articles remaining unclaimed at this station
for six months, will be sold by the Missouri
Pacific Railway. Company, ut public sale, on
MONDAY, JANUARY IL. 1879.
to cover freight and charges due thereon: T. A.
Garrett, l box CASTINGS: John Powell, G pscka-
ges stoneware; W. H. & W. T. Worley. box
garden seed, Willis Hill. l stove; G. Weiss.
box ink; G. C.. Alexander, l box almanac, w.
H. Ropeits, 2 circular Jaws.
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HUNTS
Remedy
SOLD BY ALI
TRUSTEES SALE.

cAI SdAA/G
VIZ HEREAS, Lucius F. Weaver and Eunice
w n. Weaver, his wife. by their ceriain
deed OF trust dated December 3. 1878. and record
ed in the recorders Office OF Lafayette county,
Missouri, In book No. "a, At page l53, conveyed
to the undarsigned, trustee. the following de
seribed real estate and property. situated and
lying In said Lafayette county. Missouri, viz:
The east half of the northeast quarter of section
number eleven QD, and the east half of the
ton eleven QI, in township number forty-eight
NS and range number twsnty-seven (27j, con-
tanning one hundred and twenty (l2O) acres,
mere or less, which conveyance was made to
me in trust to secure the payment of a certain
note and account described in said deed on or
before January l. 1879; and, whereas, default
has been made in the payment of said note and
account; now. therefore,, in accordance with
the provisions Of said deed of trust, and ut the
request Of the legal holders and owners OF said
nole and account, L, the said trustee, hereby
give notice, that ] will, on
SATURDAY. JANUARY e5rH, 1879,
between the hours offs O'Clock ain and s O'Clock
p. m. Of that day. in front OF the courthouse
door. in the city of Lexington. Lafayette coun-
ty, Missouri, proceed to sell, at public vendae.
to the highest bidder, for cash. the above de-
scri6sd property, or SO. III UGH thereof AS may be
necessary 10 pay the debts Aforesaid, together
with the costs and expenses OF this trust and
said sale.
Given under my hand this January 8. 1879.
Z. WALLACE.
tan4td Trp a
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Harris Cough Bitters cure the worst forms
OF Coughs. Colds and Consumption. II is u
good Stomach Bitters, pleasant and agreeable; q
good appetizer and promoter OF Digestion. 1t is
made with Pure Whisky. and is Tonic, Stimu-
LIANT. and Expectorant. 1t has
cured a great many cases of Consumption. For
sale by d. W. Il Tevis. Lexington. Missouri.
No, l-Nov3Q-Iy
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A REMARKABLE RESULT,

1t makes no difference how many Physicians.
or how much medicine you have tried. it ID now
an established fact that German Syrup is the
only remedy which has given complete satisfac-
tion in severe cases OF Lung diseases. 1t Ia
true there are yet thousands OF persons who are
predisposed to Throat and Lung Affections, Con.
SUMPTION, Hemorrages, Asthma. Severe Colds
settled on the Breast, %eumon Whooping
Cough. &C., who have no personal knowledge OF
Boschee's German Syrup. To such we would
say that so 900 dozen were sold last year withou,
one complaint. Copsumptives try just one bot
tie. Regular size IS cents. Sold by all Drug
gist in America. mayllyrleow
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04

ease and death. hundrsds who haxe been given
up by physicisns.. HUNTS REMEDY cures al
Urinary Organs. Dropsy. Gravel: Diabetes and
Incontinence and Retention of Urine. HUNTS
General Debility, Femsle Weakness, Nervous
Diseases, Intemperance and Excuses HUNTS
REMEDY cures Bilious Headache, Sour Stomach.
C0stiveness. Dyspepsia, Strengthens the Bowels
and Stomach and makes the Blood perfectly pure.
HUNTS REMEDY is prepared Expressly for tn, Sc
Diseases. and has mover been known to fall: One
purely Vegetable is used By Family Physicians
and the utmost reliance may he PLACED in it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04

HUMPS REMEDY
encourages
creates an appetite,
braces up the system
and renewed health
is the result. Send
for pamphlet to
WIN. E. CLARKE,
Providence, r. l
jana ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-01-04

NO ooctor OILS Ior US. We take rs cents. 70
to the nearest drug store, and buy = bottle
Of DIR. Bulbs cough syrup. Ono dose relieves
US and one bottle cures US entirely. 1t 10
pleasant to the taste,
Last week, while " lillian Huforu. of CLAW
township, was carrying q couple Of bucket.
Of water into the house, he slipped and fell.
driving the stem o q pipe which he was
smoking, into his throat. injurlng him so se.
riously that his life was despsirsd Of ut one
time, from Inflammation. He is now better
The "Old Reliable Missouri Pacific Rail.
road" IL always accommodating. The las,
instance Of its politeness Is the consent o.
Its management to permit ex-Mayor John G.
Young to use the turn table, near the depot
TO about-face on. A. since he has put or
overshoes his feet are SO long that he canno,
turn around Without mechanical assistance
He contemplated building 4 Y, but will now
get on all right.
We are under obligations to the Wsrrsps
burg Press for the following compliment,
which We Will spare no pains to in part de-
serve: "We regard the Lexington Intslli
gencer as the best country paper In ths
state. Capt. Lesueur, Its accomplished cd
itor, understands the art OF getting up &
newsy paper, and then he receives the On
enlargement Of the people Of Lsfayett,
county, and the: liberal patronage Of he,
business men,"
The printers In the Timss-Journal Office
st. Lonis, on New Years eve, presented Mr.
Jack Williams, the foreman Of the establish.
ment. with an elegant set Of shirt studsa nd
sleeve buttons. ~ a slight evidences Of theil
esteem for him. Mr.. K. Pagan made ths
presentation speech, which was neatly re
sponded to by Mr.. Williams. Lexington
printers seem to be well thought Of IN St
Louis, several Of them occupying good posi-
lions upon the leading papers. We couxrat
ulate Nj. Williams upon his popularity, NO,
only with bis fellow workmen, but with hi,
employers also.