Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-25

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Remember that Wiley II Co. get fresh
ovsters eyery day. s4t4
An endless variety of fresh Novelties,
opened to-day. Conkling. ma
The lowest prices on carpets and oil
cloths, are at Conkiing's. n2i
A new line of light colored elosking ,open-
ed this morning. Conkling. n2'
Fresh California figs and white cherries IN
d pound cans. at Maitlaud's. d2at1
Our line of jackets, doiinans ana eivah> Is
full, and prices have been greatly reduced
IN close Conkline. no.
Ma and pa always enjoy a present from
their girls aud boys-kriehn IL WilEer have
that will just suit them dlSl2
Lay in your supply of fancy goods for the
holidays before the rush at The mammoth
house of Bedding Il Clagett.
The largest stock of goods in the county,
and the lowest prices. at the mammoth
grocery house of Beeding It Ciagett's. Lex
Mo o16tf
We have not got oysters by the barrel or
bushei, but we get Il few nice and fresh
every morning. Try a dozen or two Tor
dinner. Wiley & Co. d4t4
II you intend buying Il cook or heating
stove it will be to your interest to look
through Bennett & Morrison's stock and get
their prices before buying elsewhere. n20ti
Mr. alter Crutsipger. formerly with
Grove Young. has accepted q situation rs
salesman at kriehn s. Wiiker's dry goods
store. where he VIII be pleased to see all his
old friend, and customers. d1St2
Just reccived-A large stock OF fine Christ
mas candies. candy toys. nuts, raisins and
usually kept in II tirst-class con-
factinncry store; and we will sell cheaper
than the ch.apest.- DIVE "1sts
\ beautiful lot of new style prints just re-
ceivet. All the admirers of nice calico will
soon call and take FIRST choice, at Ahrens'
Palace Bszaar, Frauslin street. dlStf
No lady can afford TO pass by without
seeing the magnificent display of all the
novelties of the season in ladies dress goods,
at H.. j. E. Ahrens' Dry-Goods-Bazaar,
Franklin st. Our motto, good goods, low
prices. o.
Beeting It Clage.l have taken OR an extra
corps OF salesmen during the rush before
Christmas. Do not be afraid to 90 In and
see their large au.i fresh stock OF holiday
goods. and you will be attended TO with
promptness. "cIl
Ladies' fine shawis ,nubias, balmoral skirts,
clildren's silk embroidered zephyr hoods,
hosiery of every description. and of latest
importation, very appropriate for holiday
presents, at Ahrens' Palace Bazaar, Frank
n, street. d1Stf
sgEnsis hath charms tn Sonfhn the savage
breast, To soften rocks, or bend the knotted
oak,'' hut not TO keep the small boy from In
dulging IN a ear-plsrcing whistle to show
bis appreciation OF II pleasant air. Alas,
little urchin!
The L. AuII Seminary has just added to
its musical facilities another splendid Steck
piano. There is perhaps no institution In
the country which has 3 better class OF ill.,
than has this. 1t Will resume
work after Christmas with nine pianos and
two organs.
Johnnie. on'of Mr.. A. V. Robinson, was
kicked In the right breast by II mule, last
Wednesday morning. He was taken up and
carried into the mill In an unconscious con-
dItion, but soon recovered, and was sent
home, complaining OF pain in his head.
He was all right the next day.
The olympic Hall, In Richmond, was
opened, last Monday night, by the Western
thea,er company, which recently fulfilled an
engagement here. The hall is comfortably
arranged, with a seating capacity OF about
five hundred. The drop curtain, wings and
scenery are all good, AMI are the work of
Mr.. VIM. BootLmsn, of this city.
Since our musical season has set in we
hope that it will not pass without something
| from Mr.. Burdens orchestra. Why not
have a grand concert, some night, with all the
best talent of the city. vocal and Instrument
al. on the programme? The teachers at the
colleges reinforced by the Liederkranz, Mr..
at tSe schools. wouid give us 3 grand musi-
cal evening. Ii would be a sin against our
| opportunities not to take advantage of this
array of ability. II an object only is lack
Ing 1t may be remembered that the poor We
have always with US, and that none could
labor in a wortnier cause than In ameliorat-
ing to some degree their hard lot.
Elder Peaches is 4 very careful man, and
an early riser. He has mad some trouble in
naNAha ave 49,
light, and often tries to make socks of his
cap, and ofIener still is unable to find the
cap. One night last week he thought Of the
plan of putting his cap in his coat pocket, SC
he could easily find 1t. Next morning be
was up early, and after dressing be began s
search for his cap. After looking the house
over, he gave up the job, and sat down, dis
consoiste. He sat there an hour and a half
wondering what had become OF the cap, ana
at last accidentally struck his hand agaiust
the bulky pocket. A smile of conLentmeni
stole across mis- face as he remembered where
he put the cap, and he now thinks he ha.
found Il safe place to pat that article, wher,
he can always find it when wanted.
We print, elsewhere, with much pleasure
a communication signed ''Littie SnI,' from
q friend at Odessa, in defense of Judge
Gammon's course In contesting Judg,
Hord's right to hold the Office oil probat,
judge OF this county, though that geatlemar
was recently elected by the people 10 th,
position. The writer takes the ground tina
the question is strictly q legal one, and tina
the newspapers should not msddle with it
especially should not be partisans In 1t. |
to be hostile TO either gentleman, or to b,
acrimonious in the discussion of the matte
Is what our friend means by being partisan
we agree with him. II he means that neIthel
side OF the issue hould be espoused, W,
differ from him. We hold 1t to be the duty
Of a n newspaper to discuss all questions II
which the public is Interested to give III,
formation; at times to educate, and at otheI
times to reflect the of the pee
pie. In this case We conceive that both o
these phases of duty present themselves
First. it Is upon Us to tell tn
people Judge Gsmmon's Intention. The OF
flee he desires to contest for Is theirs ; the,
have a right to know what he proposes t
do in the premises, and no man who has 10
sinister motives would desire to conceal hi
purposes. Again, 1t is proper Tor us to lie
the people knoV that, according to lii
opinion OF the attUrney-general and tn
governor, the election in November WAS
legal election. OF course there will AWAY
be found lawyers to hold opinions to sui
themselves they are retained in a cas-
they very naturally ei.ieaycr to see the LAY
as their client desires TO have it. Such opir
Jon, however, are not oficial-the attorney
1000 80, 80.