Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03
Found-A gold bracelet-Call here.
School examinations are in opress

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There were II boys fishing in Goose pond
at l o'clock Yesterday.
The river rose one foot aud nine inches III
twenty -four hours up to last night.
Mr.. Victor Thieman has purchased q vino
mill for pumping water for his stock.
The farmers bank at Odessa makes j fine
showing in its last statement, its total footing
up $lo4.473.G5.
The largest. finest ant cheapest stock o.
parasols in the county, at McCauslsnd's. OPP,
posite courthouse. aprl9if
Resd the only Lafayette county report OF
the thoroughbred stock sale at Higsinsville
In another column.
Latest styles in parlor sets at very reason :
able prizes. in best figured and solid plush. at
H. & +. Winkler's. Lexington. Mo-. m3tt
Adam feei's barn, near Anlivllle, wa
blun,L Town y few days ago; also his smoke
house. Loss about $1,000; insurance, 81 900.
The sidewalk on Main street, opposite the
end Of Spring street, has caved III up to the
curbstone. Another contribution 10 Goose
pond.
We sell the Guaranteed Hat. The money
will he cheerluliy refunded for each hat that
does not give entire satisfaction. Henry
SInsuer. aprl9t3
Farmers take notice. you can get Robinson'a
celebrated roller Hour in exchange for wheat
at their office, nent door 10 the Lafayette
County Bank. 1ulys1tf
Our spring stock OF dry goods, notions.
carpets. oil cloths. &C., Is complete. and a.
we bought for cash, we can guarantee our
prices TO be as low as any In the county An
early call will convince you OF the fact. Will
ker s. Miller. may3t2
For pure Kentucky Whistles be sure to call
at the red corner, SilYerman's stand, where
more goods Of the Bind are kept than in any
other house in the county, and more value is
given for the Money. Fine wines, liquors.
cigars. &C., always In stock. Family supplies
made u specially. apr19tf
Ernest, 4 bright little son Of Mr.. Henry
kellerman. near Alma, came to an untimely
death a lew days sgo. He was helping his
father to unhitch 4 team, when the horses
became frightened and ran away. The
wagon struck the boy, breaking his neck.
| When his father reached him he was dead.
Who can Imagine his grief?
All who wish to buy anything in the furni-
ture line will do well to see US before buying,
as we have . large assortment In kitchen,
dining-room, chamber and parlor furniture.
which we sell at very low prices. Thanking
the public for past patronage, we respect
fully solicit a continuance of the same. Very
! respectfully. H. F. Winkler. m3tf
The subject of waterworks has been
quietly but earnestly discussed during the
week. The general sentiment seems to be
that if a favorable proposition to the city is
submitted will carry. The committee Is
investigating the matter, and there Will no
doubt be several proposals to consider.
The council will do well to make haste slow.
ly in the matter, and only submit the ques-
ton in June provided it is satisfied that it
has q good proposition as to the works, and
at 3 low price
"Lee Seighseyr writes to the Intelligencer
as bel0w:-''District No. 3, township ~, |
range 26, steps forward this week to take her
place in the ranks OF those districts that are
now saying by their acts: Our children
must lie educated, and we will provide all the |
facilities In our power On the 2sth of April,
this district, known as the Pool district. and
located just east of MAYHEM district, at q
special school meeting, by u vote Of 10 to 1
declared Ia favor Of q loan of $500 for the
purpose of purchasing II new site In the CEN
ter Of the district, directly on the Higginsville
and Mavview road, and placing thereon q
comfortable and c%ommodious school building. |
This is a strong district, containing .46 tax
payers, and enumerating IS children of school
age. Teachers never have to wait for their
money here after 1t is duly earned, and now
after q nine months session, we have q snug
fund on hand to begin again with. A live
building committee was elected by the
meeting, who will see that the new
building ia in order by September 1st. 1884.
The annual meeting voted a tax of so cents
on the 500, and nine months school for the !
next school year. I understand that the
school board invites applications from teach-
ers."
A friend sends us these items from Waver-
ly:-"Oar town and vicinity abounded III &C.
cidentsl last week. Mr.. Dick Thomas had his
shoulder dislocated. while driving q pair of
runaway mules attached to a revolving
rake in which he became e%ntangled; is now
convalescent. The fire fiend held high car
nival here on Saturday, laying In ruins the
beautiful brick residence Of Mr.. Oliver
Slusher within the city limits, which he had
lately purchased. and which was one of the
handsomest residences in town.. The old
estate somewhat historic from scenes Of toy
and pain), was consumed also on the same
day, about The sane hour and by the same
accident -due of COOKING stove. To-day
Hon. E. Nj. Edwards arrived from St. Joe
with his son. who Is very i'll. Several visitors
have been RECALLING themselves In our midst;
not being a society Nal we can't specify:
we have heard of q wedding day
approaching in the month Of showers next.
A paper is in circulation to get up q stock
company for the purpose of buying the mill.
Come on, gentlemen, don't be afraid, let old
Waverly follow in the Lexington boom, and
she will have struck a bonanza that will lift
her out of the ashes and bring her back to her
pristine glory"
"Poco," the COncOrdia correspondent of the
Higginsvilie Post says, this week:-"We
learn that one of our best democratic German
citizens has been solicited to accept the can
didacy for county Judge. This gentleman,
though he differs from us in politics, is a good
citizen and stands without a stain against his
HAS |
but we do not think he will change
his cheerful fireside for the turmoil of Office.
and especially in this case, when Jefferson
City looms up in ones mind whenever he
thinks of this precious position" We do not
think Jefferson City need trouble Mr.. Miller
much. We are of the opinion that Judge
krekel is about as tired Of imprisoning La
county judges as they are of being i'm
Beside, service cannot he 20 OBJ
tanned on a county judge In two years as to
place him in danger from the U. s. Courts. 70
that MI. Miller would be perfectly safe for
that length of time. anyhow. That is what
made MI. SEtnker 90 rantankerous when
Judge Lockbart wanted to resign. The Post
its correspondent both seem determined
hat Mr.. Miller shall not he a candidate. From
our knowledge Of him we think he IL a man {
Of his W head, and that he will not be de-
erred from doing his duty to the county and
party friends by partisan opponents.
Our correspondent, "W," writes from
Pleasnreville, KY, tRis week as follows:
The season here is very backward, but few !
't the farmers are through %ploughing. little !
or no corn is planted. From the 18th to 25th !
he weather was cold, cloudy and rainy; the >
nm shining but one day. l have been here .
We weeks, and only three days of that time .