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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
A RUNAWAY COUPLE.

A man drove up at terrifiec pace
to the railroad station ut Farwell,
Mich. and inquired for his wife. She
had eloped with a neighbor and was
about to take a train for the east. {.
"Thank goodness, Pm in time !" the
husband cried in great excitement.
The wife shrank coweringly into a
seat and the bystanders expected a
tragedy "Here's your baby" be
continued, producing wee bit of a
girl; "reckon you forgot her in your
hurry. Now you can get off as fast
as you like" Leaving the baby with
the runaway pair he drove away with
bis placiditY entirely recovered.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
Take up Thy Cross.

Take up thy cross, with brave heart journey on,
The past, with all Its psngs and bitter strife,
May be the means by which thou shalt ascend
The stepplng-stones into a higher lite.
Take up thy cross, nor falter by the way.
Remembering that each sorrow nobly borne
Is treasured up and in the eternal day.
Shall shine jewel in thy Heavenly crown.
Take up thy cross, and let thy prayers still rise,
Fen though thy heart receive no answering
Yes;
Trust thou in God, and future years will show
His watchful love thou wilt have cause to bless.
Take up thy cross, thou art not alone,
For other hearts like thine some grief must
bear;
These will be lesssned if thou comfort them,
For they, like thee, are God's especial care.
Take up thy cross when twilight shadows fall,
And light of day thou cans't no longer see,
Thy heaven.tuned lips can still as sweetly sing.
''Nearer my God too Thee. nearer to Thee. -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
HOW SHE LIKED PAUL.

"How do you like the character OF st.
Paul 2" asked a parson OF his landlady
one day, during a conversation about the
old saints and the apostles. "Ah, he
was good, clever old soul, know"
replied the lsndlady, ''for he once SAID,
you know, that we must eat what is set
before us, and ask no questions tor con-
sciences sake. always thought
should like him for boarder."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

VIli!G George Houx farm is now for <A,
l. sale, one and One-half miles from Fj".|
the depot of the c. 4 A. K. R., May Es3IM
view. Lafayette county, Mo-, contain -hYdt..K
ing $40 acres. Dwelling with eight rooms, meat
hou-e, carriage-house, COW -holse. hen-h -houee,
dry-house for fruit, two good wellsrlu the yard
large barn large stable, splendid catlle-shed, &C.
NC. orchard OF apple, peach and chcstnu. rees
farming land, pastures, ponds, &c, all in d
good State of cultivation.
For particulars apply to the undersigned
Lexington, MO-, or DR.. ClarksOn and q. +.
Bellies. near the premises.
eeDtl7mS NJ f ROYJE
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
NOT LIKE ME.

Mr.. Stuart once met lady IN Boston,
who said to him, Il have just seen your
likeness, MIR. Stuart, and kissed it be-
cause it was so much like you" "And
did it kiss you IN return!' said he. sNo,"
replied the lady. "Then," said the
gallant painter, sit was not like me-"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
The Cricket.

Little inmate, full of mirth;
Chirping on.Iny kitchen hearth,
Whereso'er be thine abode
Always harblnger of good,
Pay me for thy warm retreat
With song more soft and sweet;
In return thou shalt receive
Such strain as l can give.
Thus thy praise shall be expressed.
1nofensive. welcome gaestl
While the rat is on the scout,
And the mouse with curious snout,
With what vermin else Infest
Every dish. and spoil the best.
Fr'sklng thus before the fire
Thou hast all thy hearts desire.
Though in voice and shape they he
Formed as If akin to thee,
Thou surpassest, happier far,
Happiest grasshoppers that are;
Theirs is but summers song,
Thine endures the winter long,
Unimpaired and shrlll and clear,
Melody throughout the year.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
I will Praise the Lord at all Times.

Winter has a joy for me,
While the Savieur's charms I read,
Lowly, meek, from blemish free,
In the snow-drop's penslve head.
Spring returns, and brings along
Life-lnvigoratinge runs;
Hark! the turtles plaintive song
Seems to speak his dying greansl
Summer has thousand charms,
All expressive of his worth;
IT'S his sun that lights and warns
His the air that cools the earth.
What! has Autumn left to say
Nothing of q Saviour's gracef
Yes, the beams of milder day
Tell me OF his smiling face.
Light appears with early dawn,
While the sun makes haste to rise:
See his bleeding beauties drawn
On the blushes of the skies.
Evening with silent pace,
Slowly moving in the west,
Shows an emblem of His grace,
Points to an eternal rest.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
HE COULDN'T DO IT.

''Mr. Smith," said a lady at fair.
won't you please buy this bouquet to
present to the lady you lovepr "Twould.
Mt be right" SAID Mr.. Smith. I'm q
married man"
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erms, So per Year, in Advance.
PACIFIC RA,lRoas TIME TABLE.

PACIFIC RAitRGA5 TINE TABLE.
LEAVE LEXINGTON.
Accommodation for st. Louis and the
Express and Mail tor St Louis, East. 7:i5P. n.
ARRIVE.
Express and Mail from st. Louis, East
Accommodation from St. Louis. East
anu S0"'n' '';iis.i C.BEN iRiUjs;s;EEII. Agent.
WABASH. ST. LOUIS AND PACIFIC.
LEAVE LEXINGTON
Trains for St. Louis. st. 10 and X. G. $50 M
Trains for Kansas City West. $40 2 N N
Trains for ST. Louis and East. 40 P NJ
ARRIVE AT LEXINGTON
Trains from st. Louisandall pointsEsst on =.
From ana hsnsss s01ss City and ali points West
FROM 81 LOUIS anu o. n n. BISHOP. agent.
MO. P. R. R.-K. C. & z. D1vIsIoN-NARnow
GAUGE.
LEAVE LEXINGTON FOB KANSAS CITY.
Freight and accommodation. 1870 P. N.
ARRIVE AT LEXINGTON.
''Ss"ssf G. BEN. RUssEII, Agent.
CHICAGO ALTON R. Rat HlGGINsvILLR.
GOING EAST.
st. Louis & Chicago Mail and Express s:52 A. NJ
st. Lonis Night Express. ......... S:4s S:4s F. NJ
Genyer Express. s.......................S Sd6 F. N.
ay freight. COVE 3rrsI
st. Louis Night Express. ....:......... 10 A. M.
st. Louis s Chicago Mail aad Express :ss P. M.
way trains r,n daiIv Ppecbts A IT'S
daily except Sunday. All on Chicago time.
sks 70 M Rons tor sale
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VILLAGE n & CHnEs,

a TTORNEYs AND OOUNsELLORs AT
IA Law, Lexington, No. once, mont room ;1a
|he court house. Nnl practice in the courts Of
Rsfayette and surrounding counties, and also in
lie Supreme court of tAe state OF Missouri, anu
iAe ID 81 Circuit and District eourts Tor the
oafern Diatrict MinnOQIi.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
THOa. ]. DULING.

h -URNEY-AT-LAW. Lexington, NO.. Of
Fl ,.se with Alex. Graves. Esq. over hoyie
y !. yeW1s Store viii practice In all the courts
ssf Lafayette and adjoining Counties, and IN the
state supreme Court Collections promptly
lRents collected. &c. Patronage collected.
n fianlOYrD
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
LEX. GRAVES. j. D. Bd1VAL08'
GRAVES g. sHEWALTER.
R. A. HICKLIN.
a r ALEXANDER.
S3EORGE 8. RATHBUN,
xENoPHoN RYLASD,
Notary Public
axhANn RYLANR.

IN OdioS over No. eI, Main street. Practice
! i ali the Courts of Lafayette and adjacent coun,
/ les, in the supreme Court of the StaGe AMI
Nstrict Court Of the United States. Prompt
Intention given to collections and all other
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
Blindness.
By JOHN MILTON.

When consider how my light Is spent,
Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, /,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more
bent
To serve herewith my maker, and present
My true account. lest he returning chide.-
Doth God exact day-labor, light deniedP
fondly ask:-But patience, to prevent
That murmur. soon replies; God doth not need
Either mans work, or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best: His
State is kingly, thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'er land and ocean without rest;
They also serve who only stand and wait.
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m "a. PHRTZING.

A rrORNEY.AT-LAW and Notary Public,
.A Lexington, Mo-. o4ace ovet postomoe.
nj practlce in the courts OF Lafsyetee and al.
Ioininx counties. Prompt attention given to All
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Weeklg gntellieenfer.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

ALEX. A. LEsuEuR, EDITOR.
ETHAN ALLEN, BUSINESS MANAGER.
w. e. MUsGRovE, = PUBLIsHER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29
MEDICAL.
DR. s.. w. YOUNG.
DR. p. n. CHAMBERS.

DHYsIcIAN AND SURGEON; ofnee and ref
III uence ON Oak (ColleGe) and South sIeet
Lexington, Missouri. IeDlL
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29

vIyElsye for sale number of Farms and
w 1Ovn Lots in Lafayette County. Will take
charge OF Property OF non-residents, Collect
Rents, Pay Taxes, and attend to Proper Assess
ment otReal Estate. Correspondence solicited.
Once Court House, Lexington, Mo-.
au27H TAYLOR LESUEUR.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-29

5nHYsICIAN 8 SURGEON, Office opposite
81 Courthouse, over NJ Il. Keler's store.
IiKesiusnco: Southeast corAea Main and College
Etr.si,- jan176-ly.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-02-20
tfrom Monday p.ily.l
s,alnaxuaaL

AalnAEuaaL
S.B. Morey went down the road by
the train this morning; be xill return
tomorrow.
Regular. meeting Of Exc Rifle Club
at their rooms at z O'Clock. sharp.
full attendance is requested.
Having failed to find a lessee for the
property, Treasurer Giblin. has closed
the old saloon on the corner Of Fourth
and Railroad streets.
Yesterday was clear aud quito cold :
the frst in several weeks. Last night
was u genuine representative Of winter.
and through bright aud sunny to-day,
the weather is wintry.
T. n. Stone, who has been down at
Carson City for a few days returned
home by the train last evening. II. p.
Haynes aud wife we're passengers from
the State Capital by the same train.
James Parker. son.in.law OF our old
townsman, Isaac Yates. who, with
his family, left hare for their old
home near st. Joseph, Missouri. returned
accompanied by his family, by the train
last evening. They are all in compar-
atively good health and We are glad to
hear, will ngain become residents of
Elko.
James Russell has received from A.
W. Copeland, who with his family lived
in this place, and returned to their old
b me in the Mississippi Valley alb ut
eighteen months ago. q letter in which
he states that they have leased q good
ranch near Conway, Iowa. and ARE do
ing well. Miss Annie, the eldest
daughter, who was a most estimable
and prepossessiug young lady. was
married to a very worthy. young man Of
their ueighborhcod. on tho eth OF last
month. The writer is evidently
still full OF interest regarding the affairs
and people Of this place, his inquiries
taking in their range most of his Ne
vada friends and acquaiutanccs. The
entire family was u very worthy
one, and all ia this section who enjoyed
their acquaintance. will be glad TO hear
that they hav0 secured \ home which
has brought them contentmeut and sue
cess.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-02-20
Iron Friday. D.ily.I
naInMu.at.


s. B. Morey departed b.. tho train
this morning IN . business trip to San
Francisco.
II. rregaskis xho came down from
TussArora by stage last evening. started
for San Francisco. ON . two months
trip. by this mornings train.
James Davis and wife and Mrs. Frank
McPhetres, started by the train this
morning. for Fort Halleck, TO attend
the ball which takes place there this
evening.
A Washington dispatch Of the 10th
says the appointment OF Joseph No.
Masters Of New York, as Agent for the
Nevada Indian Agency has been con-
irmed.
Charles Hilbert. who went from here
to San francisco for tho benefit Of his
health in July last. returned by the train
last evening. The change of climate
has been of little benefit to him, how
ever.
Sheriff Fitch arrived here. from the
west by the train last. eventing; the
serious illness Of Mrs. Fitch hurried
him home, but We are glad to announce
chat her condition is considerably i'm
proved to day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ford aud daughter,
accompanied by Miss Mary MonahAp,
started for their new home in Eureka
by the train this morning. A large
number OF their intimate friends were
at the cars to bid them farewell.
Ten car loads Of beef cattle from
Glover valley passed through here for
San Francisco by the six 0 clock freight
train last evening. They were shipped
by Thomas Cain, of Glover. and were
consigned to c. F. Wagner theswell
known cattle dealer.
County Surveyor Singles has rented
the building third west from this Office,
and is establishing his Office therein,
to-day. He has received the appoint
ment Of Deputy United States Surveyor,
and will make some mining surveys in
the northern part OF the county very
shortly,
Vim. Conger, formerly Of Wells, who
now has the business at Deeth formerly
conducted by Z. l.. Soitg, was down
here yesterday morning making pur-
chases of stock. He returned home by
tho train last evening. Mr.. Conger has
made the arrangements for a ball to be
given at his place noxt Tuesday evening
and all who attend may confidently eI-
pect to enjoy themselves generally.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-02-20
Iron Tuesday DAily.l
RAlnnKundl.


Remember the special Masonic Meet
ing at Z O'Clock this evening.
The barometer has been steadily fall.
ing during the day. and another storm
is evidently approaching.
State Senator ]. b. Tolley. who came
up from Carson a few days ago to see
his little child. which was severely
aud it was thought ~ia.ally-burned by
accidentally falling upon a hot stove,
returned to his post in the Legislature
yesterday. This brief instance is the
only one in which Mr.. Tolley has been
absent during the session.
At meeting Of the Elko Dancing
Club. held last evening, it was decided
TO change the time Of the regular semi
monthly social, to the 22d instant,
(washingtgn's Birthday A good. old
fashioned sheet and pillow case party
will be given on this occasion. Members
desiring TO extend invitations to friends
lstrangersl can procure tickets from the
Secretary.
A farewell party to Miss Theresa
Ford was given at Freeman Hall last
night, and the crowd Of young folks
who took part in the festivities enjoyed
themselves in the social dance until a
late hour. Mrs. Ford. who is one Of
the old time residents of Elko, will,
with her daughter. depart for Eureka,
where h has arranged 10 renew her
business as caterer. by the train Thurs
day morning. May she reap the high
est reward otperseyering industry, and
may her portly shadow never grow less.
Reports Of storms OF rain and snow
accompanied by destructive floods come
from every quarter of the United States.
The papers are filed with accounts o..
own and ranches submerged, bridges
IL houses swept away by the rushing
waters, dealing ruin rnd destruction on
every hand. In view Of these distressing
calamities by which we are surrounded,
it must be ACKNOWLEDGED that an elevated
desert region. with little to attract the
eye or pleuse tho senses. has it's advau-
tages as we'll as more favored localities
and has a tendency TO reconcile
tho parched sage. brusher to his alkalied
fate. As old Falkner use to say: "a
little water was good enough in its
place but he would remain in no coun-
try where it rose to such an extent as to
dilute his whisky"
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oalRARanaL

rn r OalDAG0naL "
Doc. Terry IL In OAKLAND. oSaifor:
MA "
Regular meeting OF Odd Fellows to-
eight
Bob Tucker took tho sra prize n the
OAiAsss tournament to-day.
SGmss McCutcheou is in town from
Ais homo IN Mound Valley.
o. B. Moray returned from Salt
Lake City BY tho train this morning. He
Nill remain In own on business for
several days. "
The stage from Tuscarora arrived here
~ o'clock this evening, bringing rs
passengers. ChAs. Trogaskis aud wife
md L. Grannis.
DR.. A. G. Hall Of Carlin has sold his
property in that place and with his lam.
lily departs for Central City. Col. where
Shey propose to locate. permanently.
Divine services at the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow. morning and even
tnR. Sabbath School at IL: 20.
Subject in tho evening. ''The nature of
God and His Workings" Seats free.
Ali are invited.
We almost despair Of ever seeing old
Soi's bright face again. The rain storm
which has swept over this section OF
country battles the memory OF the Oldest
tahsbitant 10 produce it's like. and even
the EcuQe savage takes a back seat in
10 csutonplation. We are now treated
70 . eongtomeration Of snow, rain, sleet
and wind, and are OF the opinion that
. regular Missouri tornado would not
disturb our equiuimity very much.
= Attention Is esikSd to the Few adver-
.ttsV0r0t OF Is. Reinbart x Co., which
appears under the proper heading in
this issue. It will he seen thai this en-.
tsrp0sing firm. recognizing a want long
tat In this Community have established
= nov department iu their business,
whereby patrons can be accommodated
With clothing made to order on short
notice. Samples are now on ex Exhibition,
aud we would suggest an immediats ex-
estimation.
The Hongolian has been most uproar.
tous to-day. The sharp spite.ul snap
OF the IRE cracker. occasionally aug.
nsnted by the more formidable bomb.
together with an incessant shrek from
the discordant instruments was kept up
with astonishing perseverance all day.
A large crowd. almost the entire pop
iation of Elko. stood around in the
Storm, slush and mud. with a tenacity
worthy of a better cause. This, We be.
Have, concludes thu celebration, and In
our hoGrt Of hearts, we arc thankful for
Il.
The regular semi.monthly soiree OF
the Eiko LAncing Club took place al
freeman hall last night, aud was IL
Possaibic, n more brillian, social sue
cess than that OF two weeks agos The
number Of dancers was n trihs greater
Shan the hall could conveniently accom-.
aodate. but the very best Of feeling
prevailed throughout; the music was
excellent aud the general enjoyment
~ the occasion was such that all are
looking forward impatiently to the next
social assembling OF the Club.
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IFrom Thur.d.y'. DAILY
naI1hAkmSk

Go to the show tonight
The State Orphans Home nov CON.
tains &c children.
The division Of Lyon county, attach.
ing the same to Storey and Esmeralda,
is talked Of.
The stage from Tuscarora last evening
brought to the Office of Wells. Fargo K
Co.. three bars Of Navajo bullion, val
ued at S6,274 %. and light bars of
Grand Prize, valued at IS, 074 1876 total,
Sl4,3Is Al.
DR.. Louis Terry. who anostentadous.
ly made the tour OF the wOild-all same
as Grant-has just returned to the point
whence he started-Eureka. II there
are any more worlds to be circumnavf.
gated. Doc. would like to have 'em
brought along.
G. @. Morgan, Commissioner Of
Mines for the State of Colorado; St.
George Stanley, Typographical engineer
and c. A. Watson, Superintendent for
the Columbia Mining Company. accom-
panied by Mr.. s. u. Morsy. arrived here
from the West last evening. The party
passed through here from the East last
Sunday, and was accompanied by Mr.. Mo.
region a visit to the mines of Z. S.Stokes
at Kingston, South of Austin. Mr..
Aorey remained here; the other three
gentlemen continuing eastward to New
York.
The so widely known as The
Snake Charmer" was found dead in
an opium den at Ogden, q few days & o
Her real name was Lizzie Wunders, and
she hailed from Reading, Pa. Her
family still reside there. and are the
most respectable people of the place.
She started on her downward career
in 1868. and since that time there are
ew incidents connected with a life Of
shame. with which she has not been I'd
miliar. She had a kind heart, and no
one ever appealed in vain 10 her for as.
sistance. She led an erring life. but
who will dare to judge herr
United States Senator James @. Fair,
passed through by the train last evening
on his way to the National Capitol, via.
Concord. New Hampshire, where his
son is attending school. The Senator.
elect, instead Of packing his own grub
and immuring himself within a special
palace car, promptly came ashore from
the regular sleeper" in which he
travelled; Democraticslly took a seat at
the regular hotel table; eat a good,
square meali put mp n regular American
dollar for it, and then moved among his
friends. There is nothing particularly
praiseworthy in all this, but it is in
striking contrast with the course pur.
sued on similar occasions, by tho per-
son whom Mr.. Fair succeeds.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-02-20

OF this we'll known Company the
Denver Daily Republican speaks as fol.
lows:
"a large audience assembled at the
Sixteenth .street thester last evening to
witness tho third admirable performance
OF 6ullivan'a Mirror OF Ireland md
Comedy combination. The impersona.
lions Of ID. N. Sullivan and Miss Josie
Sullivan were admirably rendered, and
received rounds OF applause from the
audience. George F. Moore in the rem.
dition Of his specialties fully sustained
his reputation as being one Of the best
performers who has over delighted n
Denver audience. This interesting and
instructive entertainment will occupy
che boards Of the Sixteenth. street.
ssoh evening OF this week, and all Low.
ers OF "ould Ireland" should no fail 20
0se IT,"
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Information or James ucEc,

by rcquest OF persons from abroad.
we last month published an item asking
information as 10 the whereabouts ~
neJamcs Mckee. His present location
IL still unknown. but tho following.
which we discovered in looking over n
hle OF tho INDEPENDENT for tho year
1873. Is calculated TO furnish the 70.
quiSed light to his friends and rela-
tivcs;
Tho gold watch and jewelry-tho
property Of James Mckee who was acci.
donlly killed in tho Grand Prize mino
Somo two years. hgo-was sold ut auc.
ton In accordance with the law. by tho
County Treasurer. this morning"
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The CnrrirL In0ndsmrn.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has
been struggling for several days with the
Assembly bill which is intended 10 relieve
the Carrjck bondsmen. District .Attor.
noy Hiles, Of this county. and William
Woodburn appeared before the commit.
tee last night and made an argument on
behalf Of the State. u. O. Whitman
represented tho bondsmen. A full 70.
report by our Carson correspondent Is
unavoidably crowcd out to-day. The
committee is expected to report soon.--
Chronicle.