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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
and Pullman sleeper. and six u,

and Pullman sleeper, and our six pas
senger trains daily over the Missouri
Pacific railroad, we are in Il new err
as to passenger facilities.
We cannot take space here to men.
ton in detail the various residence auC
other buildings that are going up il
town, but will speak briefly of one.
Mr.. W. G. McCauslai1d, who is one OF
the best men and most public spirited
citizens in this or any other county, we
are gratifed to learn is doing such a big
business that he is compelled to have
his already capacious store.room con-
siderably enlarged. This will be
done at an early day, by a t~hirty-foot
addition at the back.
Our chalybeatc springs which annu-
ally attract hundreds OF persons, and
thousands of visits, will this year be
properly improved. There are no bet
ter medicinal springs anywhere in the
state, and their value ia becoming fully
realized.
The waterworks We speak of else
where in a separate article.
This is only a first chapter upon this
subject. We propose to continue it
from time to time, if only our wide
awake people will furnish us with new
to write about.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
Cheap Frames.

All you who have had pictures laid ava,
In the top bureau drawer for years. dreadins
The price to frame, bring them in at once.
have a large lot Of moulding slightly damaged
by removal the night of the fire, that l will
cut up to the best advantage; much Of it good
as new bright and fresh; and frame pictures
at your " price: will make beautiful win.
dow eornice. Measure your windows and
come on and get it; must go to make room
Tor fresh stock. Respectfully. yours.
mayl7t2 A.. W. SuIru
Opposite the Postofice, Lexington, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Lexington Register:-"Bill Morri-
on will probably remain at home at
ter serving out his present term in con-
gress." Why? He carries his dis
trict by about 1000, though it is 600 or
800 republican. He can go back to
congress If he desires to do so, and he
is the sort Of mar that is not likely to
Hunk while Mr.. Randall is trying to
place the democratic party in the con-
troll of the "monied interests" which
our contemporary says that gentleman
represents. Mr.. Morrison represents
the people.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Now, brethren and friends, let us see
If we cannot be unanimous, just for
once. 1t would seem so curious, Won
know; a sort of new experience. Let's
all vote-For waterworks, Yes. Beside,
it would be ungrammatical to vote
For waterworks. No. By all means we
must avoid being ungrammatical in
an educational town like this.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Fisk u Hatch; Donnell, Lawson &
Simpson, and several other New York
brokers have failed this week. AMONG
the consequences is the suspension Of
the Bank Of Kansas City, and the State
Savings Bank at st. Joseph. 1t is moi
thought, however, that the Missouri.
banks generally will be at all shaken,
a. their reports of April 18th show
them in a better condition than evel
before.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
Brickl Br;ckiI

have just opened one of the best burned
Ai'hs OF brick, and will put fire next week to
Two hundred thousand. I have five gangs OF
hands; turn out twenty-five thousand per
day. My price as low as the lowest.
may1Ot4 IL Raw
HigEinsvile, No., May 7, 1884.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Cleanliness is said to be next to god
illness. In a town dependent upon els
terms, most of which hebdomadally take
to leaking, those people who OCCASION
ally take a bath must do so in about two
teacupfuls of water. Ergo, if we wish
to be a godly people we must have the
waterworks, SO that we can afford to
battle all over at n and the same
time.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The expenditure of $4,000 in this
city, for labor, this summer and fall,
will of itself give us a profit that will
pay the water tax for two or three
years, a. every ten dollar bill will
change hands on an average three
times before it leaves town.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

We do not wish to deal in epithets,
but, seriously, it is easy to act the part
OF an obstructionist. Much easier than
to work up and secure improvements.
Let us hope that if there is any oppo.
sition to the waterworks proposition il
will not be tactious or unreasonable,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
NJ. +. HOYLE a SON To IttE
FRONT!

This. the leading Dry Goods, Ca r
Pes and Stationery house OF the
County, would call the attention
OF every one TO the Tacs that they
can not and Will not be undersold.
They advertise no trash for baits
and leaders, but Will give you more
ana better goods for your money
than any house giving you 4uota.
ttons on shoddy goods aud off
brands. One visit TO their splendid
establtshmsnt will convince YOU
beyond a doubt that what they say
IL strictly true, n that they mean
business! .,,,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Hurrah for Lexington With its
new female college building; its new
bank; its new residences on every
street; its new creamery; its new can
merry; Its new male academy building;
Its new pork packery; its new street
a line; its new through train; its new
railroad depot; and last, but not least,
Its new waterworks; und doan' YOU
forgot it!
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The best speech we have yet heard in
favor of waterworks was made
last Saturday night, in tongues
OF flame that arose from Smiths
store, and threatened to destroy the
whole business part OF town. The
stiffness of the night alone saved
us. Another time the wind may be
blowing. We must have the water
works.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
THE REASONS WHY
THE PERFECT WINDOW SCREEN,
uHARLEY'S PATENT.) .
Is the Rest Adjustable Fly AMI
Mosquito Screen IN America.

lst. Because it will lit windows from one Ia
three feet wide. ~ - IL
Lnu. h-capse II only requires a scratchawl
an' screw driver 10 place il in n window
3Th. Hcrausc IL only requires ,he driving r.,
ionf screws 10 place i, in II wIudcw for nae. -
4th. hes.tise IL only req uires the dra " of
ohe screw 10 taLr it out o. \, window for sinr.
age, ana driving one screw 10 piaca II in the
window ior use again. '" ''
ON. beeans- ttGnly r. lnires the turning of
tme raene, wheel to r%estretch the wire and there
~ saves Inc pulling Of tacss and marrinv of iha
pilnd rs Is done by the old styles.
VII. BECAUSE when placed in II window n
SLOWS no lumber In center of window. IA othe,
aujustabie screens do ana does not give window.
an unsightly appearance.
I'm. because tre bottom sill Of the sash is I'll.
eot.oI, enabling you TO v%entilate from one inch
10 inli heiznf OF screen as you desrre.
sth. Because when fly season Ia over IL rolIs
up IN a neat roll consequently saves the wire
TON getting bagged anu occupies sInali spac.,
stH because II /; storm comes up and vou have
Hlndow Stops On the sash, il is only necessary
t 10 urn me tension board. at the side of the roll.
tnen uhnook the screen on the opposit- aide TO
drop your sash until the storm is over.
Thee are q few If the reasons we give yon fl,
calling this u PERFECT SCREEN.
nlom2 BARLEY & BANDON,
Agents tor Lafayette
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Charles O'Conor, the distinguished
lawyer, patriot and statesman, died at
his home, at Nantucket, Monday.
Pages of eulogy could do no more than
justice to his exalted moral and in
tellectual greatness.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Blaine, in spite of very bitter oppo-
sition within his own party, seems to
have a prospect of being so nearly
strong enough on the first ballot that
it will be difficult, if not impossible, to
prevent his nomination. The democ-
racy could not ask its opponents to
name q more vulnerable man.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

We constantly hear it said that Lex
ington needs manufactures to insure
its prosperity. The assertion is correct.
We cannot get manufactures, though,
without making water easily accessi-
BILE in the business part of the town.
Therefore we must have the water
works.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Lexington is on an upward grade; it
will not do to turn it down hill. We
must secure the Waterworks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Passengers on the Missouri Pacific,
in Lafayette county, now have a first
class train through to St. Louis, with.
out change or detention at Sedalia.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Messrs. Vim. H. Wallace and B. j.
Franklin, of Kansas City, are candl-
dates for congress in this district.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
Council Proceedings.

Comet met in regular session Monday night
May l.. Present. the mayor and all the mem
bers of the council. Also Mr.. Taubman, reg
lister and treasurer: Mr.. Mulligan, engineer;
Mr.. Wilson. city attorney, and Mr.. Crowder,
marshal.
Minutes Of the last regular and two special
meetings re ad INT approved.
The collector submitted his monthly report,
as follows, which, on motion was received
and filed:
To the Honorable Mayor and CITY Council
Of the city of LeXington:-The undersigned,
collector Of the city of Lexington. respectful
ly submits the following settlement with the
treasurer for the month ending April %,
~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

These be sqnally times, considering
that good republican policies predomi-
nate.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

We hope our friends will excuse us
fer the omission of two or three
articles of theirs which have been un-
avoidably deferred until next week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

A fountain in the courthouse square
would be grand in summer. We can
have it for nothing if we get the water
works.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

With gas and W aterworks, good sub
stantial pavements, ~macadamized
streets, and the various comforts that
we have in Lexington it will be a city
in reality as well as in name.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Defeating the Morrison bill seems
to have played hail Colu mbia
with the ssbusiness i~nterests."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The failure of q desperate set Of Wall
street gamblers will hardly disturb the
even tenor of honest and legitimate
business.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Charles Hamilton was, Monday, at
Warrensburg, found guilty of murder
in the first degree for the killing of
Carl Steidle.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The t'monied interests" seem to
have a bad case of the gripes since the
Morrison bill was defeated.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

China has consented to shake hands
with France, the latter to control
Anam.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Water works. We hope it does ;and
that it will work a change of heart in
some Of the reprobate breasts that are
now at enmity with waterworks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Read the waterworks ordinance
carefully. Then aid in its adoption at
the polls.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
The LEXINGTON ELEVATOR
is FOR RENT,
WITH PRIVILEGE OF PURCHASE IN
AUGUST NEXT,

'!'HE building is a modern structure with tbs
i most convenient recent arrangements, Stu.
aten upon a switch Of the Missouri .,cIic r. r.,
with,n Fix hund, ed feet OF the Lexington dspot'
! 's''fN4S ieel. contains ~ bins with adequate
cahnc.tf i"r ~, Uoo bushels: fourteen of these are
sn'Fp'hg bins with spours 10 convey to cara.
mere Is additional capacity for storage OF 10. O9O
nlsue!e on second fOor; y corn crib (new build
,ngl holding j. 600 bushels, adjoins the Elevator,
havinS endless chain conveyor to shelter in main
nuIiaihG. That shells at the rate OF 500 bushels
y nour; There ia an oifice separated from
tnese. The condition of the machinery Is ex-
srilent. engine oftwenty horse power. upright
D'l,er, was put In last December. Eatrbsnks
scales new. under cover. for Weighing loaded
wagons; another pair in house in perfect order
! nave five thousand I've hundred sacks, three
,onrths OF which but little used one season
haTliy soiled-wiii sell these To renter for one
haii original Whole cost. The facilities for
DONG business in lexington. the ri;h sarround-
in.s and extraordinary promise OF the vast
growing crop or wheat, invites earn estly to this
property the attention OF oommer dial men. For
further information apply TO
maylTtf ,JOHN PE1D
AdmInistrato tor OF Chanslor. D,cken q Co
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Public drinking fountains would be
a blessing to man and beast. We can
have them, free, if we get the water
works.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

c. Duncan, Jos. Wolf, Jno. E. Bascom.
Cierks-Chas. Miller. 10. Edelin,, Dayi,
Callahan and Chas. Kidwell.
Third Ward Judges. Thos. NJ. Dicken
I'm. Heathman. Henry Hainkel and A. r
Cierks-Travis Buford, Frank Kriehu
Christ kist and Henry Wilker.
Fourth W~ard.Judges. VIM. Elliott, f
haGl3t ss,l F.: Morath and Abram Hays.
lerks-Marti Owen. w. Ashford, r.
Smallwoodand David Curry.
MIR. Gibbons offered an ordinance in rela-
ton to nuisances.
The mayor said that our present ordinances
were good enough, but not strictly enforced,
On motion of Mr.. Homer the ordinance in
relation to nuisances was read. After the
reading it was decided that it was as good As
it could be made.
On motion OF Mr.. Homer the ordinance in
relation to putting down sidewalks WAS re-
terred to the city attorney, with instructions
TO report defects at the next meeting,
The attorney said he had examined the Or
dlnance very closely, and thought it would
hold good,
Mr.. Winsor reported that the waterworks
committee had received 4 dozen letters since
Their last report. After explaining the pro-
gress made by the committee he introduced
Mr.. Raeder. q contractor who spoke at length
on the subject, and explained his plan of
erecting and conducting works.
Mr.. Homer moved that the water commit
tee and city attorney be authorized to employ
legal help to examine the waterworks ordi-
nance and protect the interests of the city.
Also that the committee find out and report
the average reduction of insurance in places
where wsterworks had been established, as
people do not believe thai there is any
such reduction. Carried.
The finance committee was instructed to
settle with the treasurer.
The committee on scales was instructed to
the scale books and report.
The mayor appointed T. j. John as keeper
OF the calaboose and policeman, and Joseph
wen as policeman for the ensuing month.
Council adjourned till Thurday night,
May 16.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

What we want now is peace, pros
perity, and water.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The Lexington banks are unaffected
by the New York failures.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
A Card of Thanks.

desire 10 return my sincere thanks to all
those OF my pupils who remembered Inc 50
kindly commencement day. Their giit is
beautiful. N. +.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
Fourth of July Celebration 1884.

At Affords Grove, near this city, by Div.
No. l, Ancient Order OF Hibernians OF L.aray-
cite county, Mo. The celebrated Richmond
band Is engaged for the music; it is composed
OF the best talent aud number. Is members,
The best of order will be maintained. Prom
inent speakers are in:ited to deliver ad-
dresses on the occasion, aud most of them
have accepted. Come one and all, and cele-
brate the In dependence of our country. All
the Kansas City boys are coming down.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
FARM For SALE

'I>HL und. rsigned Offers for sale that
Il magnificent tract of land known as AfAaEsS
the Gra'z farm. adjoining Page go
CIty. hlo.. consisting OF about $50 acres -
OF isnd. Persons wan:iaH such II farm would
40 Wen 10 call scnn TERMS favorable for the
purchaser, one-fUlrih cash, balance IN 5 eulIa!
annual n y;nents, with intere- I ut q per cent.
ml1w4 :. u. SlI. Agent
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

" 10 2Vst''tiuhy
}. Nj. CROwDER,
Marshal and Collector.
Treasurer Taubman submitted his moHthly
report. as follows, which, ON motion was re-
ceived and filed:
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:-The
undersigned respectfully reports that the fol-
lowing mounts have been paid into the
treasury during the past month:
On revenue fund from Crowder.... $427 81
On mandamus fund from Crowder.. 1G Ii
On gas fund from CrOwder. ....... 3 25
From u. Walton, Water street scales Il 40
From 2. K. Baker I'd ward scales. 81 IS
aota' amount. 495 ii
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN TAUBMAN, City Treasurer.
Mr. Taubman stated that there was a bal
ance due the, Lafayette County Bank from the
fund, of nearly $500, and suggest
ed that the money be borrowed from the
other funds, and the judgment paid off. On
motion Of Mr.. Homer he was instructed to so
pay of the judgment.
MIR. Homer submitted the following claims,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
should be an cnoin-

The city engineer should be an engin-
eer IN fact. The law contemplatee
That this shall be SO; indeed, says i'll 50
many words, that he shall survey, sc.
Beside, we are to have waterworks
and other important improvements, and
we need Il practical civil engineer, not
a contractor, or L person. how
aver worthy otherwise. who knows
nothing about the business for which he
is elected.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
<=s Our efforts to furnish i.
Goods for all the People!

appreciated, as is manifest by the Immense crowds w III hikenly
w vpGage w 4 our our store lore, for or. the past six weeks. The aBonanzss"
a IS the wants OF our patrons have demonstrated hsve s,aa
ae9ea and cheered the hearts of thousands throuehont the $
and surrounding county. '"e y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

The new through train is a grand
thing.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

15: 7~V nu1etH q0au1tI6H IM6 fOTIOW7nC Won6orfn1
drives, now in store and to arrive:
i 10y YARDS Beautiful, Fast Colored Lawns, at Sc.
50 yards Coored Piques, at Gle. =
So yds. Mn, Il f19gs Ssplendid value, at eto, or 49, ds. for u
eo vas: Whlte Victoria Lawns, Zine fabric(. 1t loo,
and 2c. ~" 'io'ce goods, at loc, 200
4Oc and 5Oc. ""' soooS' u Soo, zoe, soc,
10 dozen Ladies' Colored Kid Gloves, Mousonetai,e stv,. .
outton lengths, worth 81 per pair. for soc. "y''
70 dozen Ladies' Silk and Lisle Glove. oil
IL" = a. d. .ae new and novel shades, from 25ca to 81 80.
Hose won1d h h a .aes iali, regular-makes, Unbleached Balbriean
10 d dozn same same goods large Derby Ribs, for 25c.
10 dozen Children's Hose, French Goods fm, and ..,,.
nue s 50 ps}r s,z1 , . to 8 s. snort worth coo per pail, any size, for a5c:.
|0o a 1n new wish, shades; would be cheap at g so per pair, for 81 So
and Ri Ra 1an,d I ha Brilliant Lisle Hose, all the new shades
anu 1 Dlach Asold 6y some of our competitors az SILK for INC
wa LII IN I'm per Dressing Combs, 8 inches long, worth soc to asc.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ETTERS Of administrator GA ,b. .st.,s :,
- Sarah kohinsCn, deceased, we've g.up,ed
70 the understgned on the 18TH dav OF Nav
Missouri.
All persons having claims against said csrat.
are required TO exhibit them TO me tor allowance
Witain one year after the date of this notice, or
they may 6e precluded from any benefit ofsuch
estate; and II such claims be hot exhibited With
In Two Years they will be forever barred.
ROBERT
"aSi'S AdM inistrator.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

oil un mppr ns an me generous patronage which has been lavish
e. upon us, ana nlled with gratitude for the same. we have haan
suMfe ea 10 o, SUI greater efforts to please and benefit our friends.
auw we rake great pleasure in announcing that We have addad
10 o.; a long list OF BARGAINS heretofore offered by ma. and #
S %i.n " . sui nave immense quantities. the following wonderful
drives. now in store and to arrive "ouae'iu
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

We agree in the man with our con.
temporary, the Democrat, at Odessa
In its comments upon the 1ntelligen.
GERS paragraph concerning Col. Tai
mage's declarations as TO a bridge 10,
the Wabash at this point. We do not
think it coed that one mar should con-
troll too many of u transportation
lines, Or, for that matter, one corpora
ton. There r a hundred reasons
why it would be better for Lexington,
and Lafayette county, if we could get
the c.. B. & Q. to build the bridge and
to extend its road south. Many of
these reasons we have alluded to in the
past, and will speak of them in the
future as occasion offers. But, if the
c., 3. SO. puts us off from year to
year. we shall become tired of waiting
on it, and shall hail the building of a
proper bridge here, even by the Gould
combination, as a benefit. Someone
will ere long seize those advantages
which caused the grading Of the Gulf
from this place southwest, and
which ale US potent, ii not more so.
now AS they were l. or II wears ago.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

In conclusion, we beg to remind you again that wa ae,o..
out en,lre time, our talents, our experience, our money. and ~
enlnus'asm ito the Dry Goods business alone, and we want
d an or , ana yonr friendship, We want to please you, and viii
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17
CYRUS H. Mccormick is dead.

Let's harmonize-on waterworks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Collars o' THes N New ces, Lace Fischus, Lace Ties. Iac.
E NIB, d.ran Collars, Hamburg Edgings, Swiss Edeines. Anovsr
Skirts, &c, DC. ~" noOes, Embroidered
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

me best place to buy Cheap Goods is where Cbean 0ood.
m %e heP1 n In large quantities. We have them bv the .
ioao. we are selling them, don't you forget it. ~ -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

Thanking on again for past favors, and ask;no o o,.--
ahce OF the san {, We are your friend, o1''n"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-17

CITY HALL, May 10, 1884.
council met IN adjourned session; present
His Honor Mayor Ballard, CounciImen Glib
bons, Hamlet, Howell, Homer, Kriehn,
Walk and Winsor; Marshal Crowder; Engi-
neer Mullfgan; Attorney Wilson.
Mr.. Wfnsor from the waterworks commit
tee made the following renort.