Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-06


boarding at Mr.. Jerry Bair's.
MRS. N. Hlcklin, wife Of the late James HIck
lin, who has for some years made her home Ii
Brownsville, has returned here, and will here,
after reside in the county with her children.
Cardinal McCloskey celebrated solemn P0ntl.
acal high mass in St. PatrIck's Cathedral IL
New York City. on Sunday. on the occasion Of
the closing ceremonies of the Roman Catholic
Privincial Council.
Pfttsburg Telegraph:-''Msrk the wondrous
works of na:urel What on earth would the
BARRIERS do If hair grew on women's faces I
For no woman could hold her chin still long
enough to be shaved"
Mr.. Willie Gratz asks us to address him a,
number 187 North Summer street. Nashville,
Tenn. BE informs MS that he has q good position
as bcokkeeper for a firm of stone contractors
which We are glad to hear.
The St. Louis Republican thus deeoribes Miss
Bette Waddell's dress ct the Prophets' ball -
India null, the skirt composed OF one deep
embroidered 1ounce; corsage Of embroidery,
with sash Of white molre; diamond pendants.' -
Mrs. Fannie Bryant Newton. who committed
suicide il PIitsburg on saturday. was q niece OF
Alexander Campbell, the founder of the
Campbellite church. Her reputed husband, DR..
Grin Newton, was q descendant Of Sir Isaac
Newton.
"a society lady is wearing upon her forehead
pretty rings made from her dead husbands
haIr, which was very curly:' A nice thing.
truly. for the fellow who Is now counting her to
get into his mouth when he imprints q kiss upon
her forehead.
Mr.. Nicholas Hserle, Lexington's German
poet-orator. celebrated his oad birthday last
Thursday night. by an entertainment to his
many friends. Music,a fine supper and suitable
toasts were the order Of the evening, and the
worthy host, could good wishes prolong his
lie, would he safe to celebrate bis centennial
anniversary.
On Friday. the 2sth ult., CIRCUS day, three old
patriarchs were.seated ut Gordon 4 Fulkerson's
store In this city, their united ages being 2s
Yesrs-A. G. Young, 80 yesrs, Street Hale, 81
years; Jacob A. Fulkerson, 50 years. We are
not advised as to whether OF not they to,k In
the show. but hey are spry enough to do 80 had
they taken the notion.
The st. Louis Republican mentions Miss Fam
ME Waddell's dress at the PROPHETS ball In ST.
Louis as folloWs:-"Old gold satin made skirt
and trimmed with rufaes at the bottom. headed
by deep Vandykes. embroidered IN field flowers;
oorssge pointed basques trimmed with en-
broidsries; corsage bouquet OF natural flowers,
diamond ornsments."
DR.. Charles Smith. of Waverly, left last Mon
day. for Elk Greek. California, on account of his
failing health. ana will probably make that
place bis permanent residence. DR.. Smith IL .
good physlcian. Il genial companion, and . VAL
liable acquisition to any community. Tho In
telllgencer wishes him speedy restoration to ro-
bust health and great business prosperity In his
new home.
Among those whom We heard attended the St.
Louis taiI this week wer.:-"Ed. Campbell,
wife and sister; e. E. Ballard. Frank Trieg.
Robert Taubman. wife and daughters; Grundy
Young. +. 0eyer. Wm. Green, Joseph Hook;
d W. b. Tevis and vile; Ollie Benton. Fry
Misses Fannie and Bette Waddel.
Walker. Max Lyons, Frank Nicholson,
Hon Joseph F. Smith. Capt. J. 9. Pl.ttenburg
and Charles Sandlfer.
Our old friend. Hon. Louis c.. Bohsrnon, of
Ray county, was In town this week. and paid NJ
q pleasant visit. He has recently been 10 Ken.
lucky, and reports short crops through Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio. We received from his farm
two immense canes Of sorghum. which
attest the fertility OF his land a. we'll % his skill
as an agrlculturist. When he csme over this
last time he brought a Mammoth Pippin from
one Of his trees that weighed 10 ounces.
The Post-Dlspatch thus descrlbss the dress OF
= former Lexington lady at the Yelled Prophets
W. c. Hicks. OF Pine street. an
embossed crimson velvet, in oak leaf pattern, |
The skirtis trimmed with tiny rufies Of ottoman
'ilk. over which falls q scarf drapery of the vel
The back Of this very elegant costume Is OF
velvet. heavily draped; pointed basque with an
elizabeth collar which is simply a ground work
Tor a fall of beaded Spanish lace which IL
'roughtto the edge of the pointed basque, form
Ing q border to the half vest; pearls we're worn
this.n
The Dallas. Texas. Herald of last Sunday said
u the gentleman who has accepted the call of
Christ church, Protestant Episcopal, of thu
'ity:-'To-day Rev. John Davis will preach
lis farewell erno to the congregation OF 81.
Matthew's cathedral. over which he has presl- |
led for the past several months. He goes to |
lexington. Missouri. on the End of October. 1
Month BY month since his advent here the |
gentleman has gained upon these peo- |
de and his congregation. An erudite scholar, |
conscientious student apd worker, sud 9 gen.
leman Of the purest type, Lexington will sp-
.'reciate more and more the gain she has mad. |
time shall develop the real abilities of the d. |
line and the great worth oil the man."
The wife Of the Rev. John Davis, who bas nc |
epted the rectorship OF the Episcopal church |
lere Will be an accession to the musical circles |
our city. TIE Dallas Herald of q recent date
ays 1.-THE leading social event OF the week
Vas the complimentary reception upon the eve
her departure for a new home, given BY the
riends of the Lsdies' Musicale and others, to
ars. John Davis, (ass Tullie Murphy and
Which took place on Friday evening st the hos
'table home of Col. VIM. j Keller on Ross
Venue. There were over u hundred persons
on the happy occasion, and the four
pacious parlors. the ample halls and galleries
the illuminated grounds were alive with the
promenadlng couples OF young, mid
le aged and older. for with each of these and OF
9th sexes, the name OF Tullie Murphy from
girlhood to q grand womanhood, 10
with every feeling that brgers Q
oundless blessing on all that u admirable In
haraoter and lovable In disposition TIL
Lerald then gives an extended account of the
'usioal and literary entertainments Of the
Venfng. and In these words closes its very COM
notlce:-''And thus from our SOCIAL
role goes Mrs John Davis to hcr new home In
exington, Missouri. whittier her husband has
zen called to pastoral charge. The melody OF
emory Will soon be all that 10 left ua Of the
face. the splendid voice and the model
h~arscter that go now to a new homo that will
arm to rejoice in Its great acquisition Is SO