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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
THE O., B. & Q. R. R. EXTENSION
SOUTH.

Messrs. W. T. Wood, VIM. Morrison and
A. A. Lesneur, a committee appointed at a
meeting of citizens, having addressed a
lengthy letter to President Perkins of the c..
B.& Q.R. r.. setting forth the advantages
which would accrue to the road by crossing
the Missouri river nj Lexington have received
the following reply, which explains ITSELF
CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 10, 1884.
w. T.. Wood, and others, Lexington, Mo.
Your favor of the 9Th inst,
to MIR. Perkins, has been referred to me. 1
will arrange within ashort time to send some
Of our people down there to look the ground
over. Yours truly, Il. j. POTTER.
Mr.. Potter is The vice-president and sener-
al manager of the road
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
A Startling discovery.

MI. VIM. johnson, of Huron, OAK, writes
that his wife had been troubled with acute
bronchitis for many years, and that all rene.
dies tried gave no permanent relief, until he
procured a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. coughs and colds, which had
a magical effect, and produced a permanent
cure. 1t is guaranteed to cure all diseases
Of Throat, Lungs, OF Bronchial tubes. Trial
bottles free at Chas. w. Loomis' drug store.
Large size 81, tsn5y1eow.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Tilden G.. Abbott, formerly connect
ed with and now charged with robbing
the W~atertown, Mass, bank of 49,
600 last fall, was arrested Monday
night at Pierce City, Mo-, where he
has been living the past six months I'M
der the name of j. H.. Foster. He had
purchased considerable property, and
stocked a store with $l5, 700 worth of
clothing. He has a wife and four chill
dren near Boston. His entire property
was seized and he will be held until the
officers of the bank arrive to take him
AWAY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
THE TOMB.

KATiE B. LiTEs, wife Of Mr. Ap ". { - L Mes:
Fuller obituary notice In Blackburn Items.
20. JOSIE. daughter Of Mi. d. C6eathsm, aged
l5 years.
At Chapel Hill. Mo-. recently, Mr.. R, R.
JEFFR1Es. aged IS years.
Va "a As Ch s1ls a Kanawhs county: Yves.
so years. Ase'
Deceased was formerly a citizen Of Lexing-
ton. and the father of Rev. 8. T. Runner.
resident Presbyterian minister ct Higginsv lille.
"AsLRIP l. JEsUs."
4. Z. A. Williams. only child of the late
Laoan and Sarah Ferguson, breathed her last at
Ganney City, South Carolina, ON February 4th,
1884, being in her forty-elghth year.
A native Of South Carolina, the last fifteen
years of her life were spent IN Missouri. She
was extremely modest and retiring In manners,
and most amtable and gentle in disposition,
never obtruding herself consplcuonsly in any
way. but her silent example was the light uf a
pure Christian spirit. her lifelong guide. 1t
can truly be said Of her that she was filed with
the charity that thinketh and speaketh NO evil,
and ever thought the best she could of human
kind. True and faithful TO her God. and all
who had claims upon her. From early youth a
sincere and earnest Christian, and a member Of
the Baptist church. Many years OF ill health
caused her great suffering at times, all of which
she bore with meek patience and submisson.
She has gone from the SORROWS and sunerings of
earth TO a home in the Land OF pure delight
saints immortal relgn.n
Her grief-stricken mother, only son, MANY
relations and friends may take com-
In the assurance. ''Blessed are the pure
In heart for they shall see God.''
8. II. PELoT,
OBITUARY.
Mir. Gideon Fiournoy Was born In Psndleten
Kentucky. April 25th, 1906, and came
70 Missouri In 1887. He located in Clay town
ship. Lafayette county, and resided oontinu-
ously on the same farm for iorty.seven years.
He died April 18Th. 1884. at the ripe age of 70
years, lacking IL days. He was twice married.
His irs' wife and her two children have been
lead about half a century. In September. ls4s.
lie married Mrs. Sarah Mason, with whom he
wed happily until his des:h. BY this marriage he
lad i've children. viz: Three sons, James, who
lied in the army. Robert. and DIR. W. NJ Flour
10Y. anu two daughters. Mrs. Nancy johnson
Mira. Susan Jones. the last mentioned died
bout ten years ago. His wife and three chill
lren survive him.. and now reside in Clsy town.
hip. Being robust energetic and economical.
lie amassed q handsome estate. He united with
he Christian church In 1859. and remained in
hat connection until his death.
During the last five years, his mind gradually
allied. and for some months before his death, |
I Was a total wreck. He died without q srosn
struggle. He was a KNIT and aarectionate
husband and father. . good %nelghbor. a patriot !
Citizen and an honest man. His body now
In Grsenton cemetery, and his soul we |
rust Is In the abode Of the blest. His funeral |
las preached by Rev. Mr.. Tate Of the Baptist |
.hurch. A ERIENn !
Georgetown. Ky. papers please copy.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

The disposition that shall be made of
the negro race in America lisa question
that challenges the best thought of po-
litical philosophers, and from the most
learned papers that we read upon the
subject it would seem to be a more or
less difficult one, but now comes an ex-
pert who has changed an ordinary-col-
ored elephant into a white one, in New
York. He has invited a large number
of professional gentlemen to examine
the animal and see how effectually he
has wrought the change. He claims
that his process is simple, eflcacious i'm
fallible. land that by its use he can make
a negro white. So, here at last Is q
solution of the difficulty. All that the
inventor needs to do, is to go to WASH
ington, get a subsidy for his invention,
apply his process, and solve the race
problem at one mastery stroke. The
only difficulty in the way is, that the
negro, in this, his haleyon day, may
object to being made q white man.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

In the 8 of johnson county, appel
liant, vs. A. w. Rulings, respondent,
johnson circuit, Judges Hough and Nor
ton of the supreme court being inter-
ested in the case, the court designated
G.. A. Medill, of St. Louis, and A. F.
Alexander, Of Lexington, IS special
jugdes to hear re-argument on the End Of
June next. This is quite a compliment
to the ability and worth of MI. Alexan-
der, as the court has, heretofore, in
such cases, almost uniformly selected
st. Louis lawyers.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Col. Norman j. Colman editor of the
Rural World, who is thoroughly vers-
cd In dairy matters, will address the
people OF Lexington and vicinity, at the
courthouse, next Saturday, May 8, on
the creamery system of making but
ter, its value to the farmer and to the
community in general. Everybody is
invited, especially the ladies, for whom
seats will be reserved. We hope there
will be a large attendance, as the mat
ter is one Of Importance to all farmers
and their wives, particularly at this
time when tive creameries are comnen.
cling operations in the county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
mr.. T. M. CHINN WITHDRAWS.

MAYHEM, Mo-, April %, 1854.
To the Democratic Voters of Lafayette
county, Missouri:-Owing to continued sick
ness in my family. / have not been able to
canvass a township in the county for the
office of sheriff, nor see any prospect of being
able 10 do SO in the near future, and from
this fact L am impelIed TO withdraw my
name from the contest.unnl some future time.
l will take this method of rendering nv sin
cere thanks TO my friends who have so kindly
supported me thus far in the race.
Very respectfully,
THOMAS NJ, CHM.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

New York Herald, April 21:-"Mr.
Blaine cannot be nominated at Chicago.
That much seems to us certain. He
could not carry either New York or
Ohio in the election, and the republic
cans know that they cannot afford to
lose those two states, or, In fact, either
Of them. But If this is true, or prob
able enough to be so positively stated,
how comes it that Mr.. Blaine, reputed
to be a shrewd politician, does not see
this and withdraw from a contest in
which he would receive his third de-
feat for a nomination."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Mr.. John G. Cash, formerly OF this
city, has started a democratic paper at
Mound City, Kansas. He is an enter
prising young man, and we hope he
will succeed. The first number has
come to hand, and is a very well gotten
up sheet, full of local items, and well
printed. Kansas needs many more
such democrats as he.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
3. H. CATTLE WANTED

T WISH TO BUY TWENTY -
, ~ rlvh herd OF nigh grade or
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
STATE OF
CnTkTV NE Z

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE.
We, John E. Cordsr, President, and r. p.
Motto, Cashier, OF said bauk. and each OF US,
do solemnly swear that the above siatemen 10
true 70 the best OF our knowledge aud belief.
JOHN b President,
Il r. MOTTE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me, this 2erd
Eighty tour.
Witness my hand and notarial zeal hereto
amxsd, at Bank. the date last sioI esaid.
commissioner aud qualified fur q term eS-
piring
VIM. Fl. BELLAMY. Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
S S az E :; kS S 81 Directors.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Elsewhere will be found a pyramid
of Lexington booms. Those under the
head of accomplished facts" though
not finished are positively arranged for.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

st. Louis Republican: "Speaker
Carlisle's self-poise and dignity, under
the vulgar assault of Representative
White, has elected universal applause
from the people and the press Of the
country. The contrast between the
present and the late speaker of the
house is such as to make conspicuous
the high qualities of Mr.. Carlisle. The
house and the democratic party have
had reason to congratulate themselves
every day since the choice OF the pres
ent presiding officer"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
Special NOTICE.

PARTIES whose accounts are past due are
urgently requested to call and settle, as I am
in need Of money.
spr19t3 H. SIN 1r
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

The ClintonD Democrat announces Hon.
B. G. Boone as q candidate for atter-
n~ey-general.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
Creamery Meeting.
Come In. Everybody!

Coz. Norman j. Colman will address the
people OF Lafayette county, at the courthouse,
SATURDAY, May 3,
on the subject of creameries, their value TO
the farming community, and to the general
public.
Everybody is Invited. Come one: come
all.
kei'amher. next Saturday, May 3, at the
cOlrthouse
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

PROBATE JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce J. HARVEY
Rs q candidate for Probate Judge
subject to the action Of the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
JUNG as n candidate for Probate Judge o.
Lafayette county. subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
as Il Candidate Tor Probate Judge oil
Lafayette county. subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN A,
Lafayette county. Missouri, subject to Demo.
cratic usage.
COUNTY COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE NJ.
as a Candidate for reelection to
the onice OF County Collector. subject 10 the ac-
ton Of the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JAMES W
as 4 candidate for County Collector.
subject TO the action of the democratic party.
We are authorised to announce W. C..
BEATlE as q candidate Tor County Collector,
subject to the action OF the democratic party.
CHAMBERS as a candidate for County Collec.
TOT. subject to the action of tue democratic
party.
Fob SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
as q candidate for sheriff, subject to
Tie action OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce CHARLES g.
M q candidate for sheriff. subject
10 the action OF the democratic party.
DE are authorized to announce RAN M.
IHOM AS asa candidate Tor Sheriff, subject to
the action of the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN 8.
WHEATLEf rs q candidate for Sherln. subject
10 the action of the democratic party.
COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce JOSEPH F.
SMITH rs u candidate for County Treasurer,
SUBJECT TO the action OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce NJ. v. L.,
ND rs q candidate for County
treasurer. subject to the action of tre demo-
party.
we are authorized 10 announce ISAAC
NEALE as q Candidate Tor County Treasurer.
SUBJECT 10 The action OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce EVAN
iOCSG as u candidate for County Treasurer.
SUBJECT TO the action of the democratic party,
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce JOSIAH
Mann as a candidate for Assessor, subject to
ne action of the democratic party.
we are authorized to announce W. A,
as q candidate for Assessor, sub
eet L" Inc action Of the democratic party.
we are authorized to announce LINN t..
- ohpoN as q candidate for Assessor, subject
D the action of the democratic party.
AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
CoRDER. Mo-. March lG, 1884.
EDITOR INTELLIGRNCER: - Please announce
ny name as an independent candidate for the
tssessor.s oince OF Lafayette county. subject to
ne vote OF the people.
JOHN w DEAN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
Nj. r. ROYLE & SON TO tn
'FRONT.'

M. T. HOH LE q SON TO THE
FRONT!
This. the leading Dry oods, Ca r.
PCT ana stationery house of the
County, would call the attention
OF every one to the fact that they
can not and Will not he undersold.
They advertise no trash for bats
and leaders, bat will give you moro
ana better goods for your money
than any house giving you quota.
lions on shoddy goods and off
brands. One visit to their splendid
establishment Will convince you
beyond q doubt that what they say
Is strictly true, and that theY mean
business! a3.f
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

An ordinance authorizing VIM. Ii. Ewing aud
others TO construct and maintain u Street Rail-
way along certain streets, and granting the
right oil way therefor.
~ y n orI,inoN hy thu NTxyor .,I c;,,, rn,.-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
CITY OFFICES.

MAYOR.
w. are authorized to announce WILLIAM u,
HAAiLETT as q candidate Tor Mayer at th.
June election.
CITY ATTORNEY.
We are a'iihorized 10 announce ROBERT A.
HlCk LIN as u Candidate for City Attorney. nj
the June election.
we are authorized to announce GEORGE 8.
.Jr., rs II candidate for CITY Al
torney ut the June election.
CITY ENGlNEER.
We are authorized to announce MOSES BEN
EiIiCI as a Candidate for City Engineer, at the
June election.
We are authorized TO announce ii.
as a candidate Tor City Engineer, n, Inc ,iune
election. ""s
We are authorized 70 announce ADAM
MALh as a candidate for City Engineer at lhe
June election. "
CITY MARSHAL.
We are authorized To announce JOSEPH p
OWEN Ms 4 candidate for CITY Marshai. AZ IN.
Juue election. '"e
We are authorized to announce AMI r.
DRfSDALE rs a Candidate Tor tie Office OF civ
wy
We are authorized to announce II. y. UT "a
= candidate tor City Marshal at the next cleo
ton.
CITY ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce NJ
sdAEiADS AS q Candidate Tor City Assessor,
We are authorized to announce p
WlNS as a candidate for City Assessor.
COUNCILMAN.
We are authorized to announce JOHN q.
MlEMAN as a candidate for Councilman
from The Eiraf Ward
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Malone is sagin' Blaine. That is a
white mark, anyhow, for the gentle
man from Maine.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Messrs. Silver& Whiteford are hard at
work on the foundation of the canning
factory. The machinery has been or
dered, and everything will be ready in
good time for the veget able and fruit
crop.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Have cleared the deck and are now ready for
action, with a full assortment of Hardware;
also gardeners and farmers complete outfit.
just come and see and give US q trial. Our
past record is our Endorsement.
RINEHART 8 EDMONDs,
Lexington Hardware aud Cutlery House,
nail DOCK east OF Courthouse. apr19tf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Boston Herald, Ind.:-"Congress-
man White deserved a severer rebuke
than he received for his reflection upon
Speaker Carlisle. 1t is the testimony
of all candid observers that q fairer or
more high-minded presiding officer
never filled the chair of the house."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
L%EXINGTON's BOOMs.
1854.
Accomplish he'd Facts.

Accomplished Facts.
The Creamery.
The POrk PRckcry.
The Street Car Line.
New Railroad Depot.
The Canning Factory.
The Chalybcate Springs.
Through Pullman Slecpcrs.
The New w. NJ. A. Building.
The 70 New Miners Cottages.
The Through Passenger Trains.
500. 900 Bank and Building.
ss5 .OO0 Central College Addition.
In Contemplation.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

The Lexington creamery is making
arrangements to supply its customers
with milk setting apparatus of APPROX
ed patterns, and at very little cost. Its
motto will be ECONOMY, with Eficien-
cyr -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

We this day accept the franchise conferred bv
the City or Lexington, authorizing 10 10 cor.
struct. maintain. and run . street railroad, Dur.
snant TO an ordinance passed by the City Coen-
Monday. the 2lst day or April, A D.. iSsi. snd
agree and bind ourselves In good iaith 70 Con.
ply with all the conditions OF said ordinance.
Witness our hands this 22nd day OF Aprii.
1884. S"s
W. u. EWING.
A. Il. LIZARD,
- JOHN T.. YOUNG.
A. j, HALL.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Malone captured the Virginia repub-
lican convention, and heads the del
egation to Chicago. He is for Arthur,
the federal patronage and all the big APP
preparations.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
just Received.
Rinehart & Edmonds

A full line of white and fancy shirts. Just
received, at s18t3 II, SINAuEp.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Gentlemen who talk about whether
or not they are willing to make the
Morrison bill an issue forget. 1t is al
ready an issue. There is no good rea-
son, however, why it should dwarf or
obscure other issues. This is a great
big country, and it has interests to de-
fend in more than one direction.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
OFFICIAL
FINANCIAL CONDITION
MIDDLEI'ONB4NK

At Navcrly. State Of Missouri, at The close Of
business ON the 18th uay OF April, 1851:
RESOURCES:
Loans und0uht. diy good on personal
or collateral security -. ........S -, 800 ID
Loans ana discounts UndOubtediy good
on rea! estate security 800. e. -. ......
Overdrafis by solvent customers. .. sos is
United States bond on hand........ .....
Other bonds and stocks AT their pres
ent cash market price ......... .....
Due from Other banks, good on sight.
tratt ,...... -. ........-....... $3.50 %
Real e-tate at present cash market
Furniture and iriures..:" 400 %
Checks and other cash items. .....,
Bills OF National Banks AID legsi len
der United States notes ............. lao a
Told coin l.5 o.
silver COLI .......... $50 70
Exchange maturing and INSURED $50.
. DC. ae4 20
LIABIIITIEs.
Capital stock paid IL, 900 %
surplus funds on hand 2,6I5 u
Undivided declared dividends. ..... .....
deposits subject 10 drnft-at sight .... 81, 429 63
Deposits subject to draft at given dates 1870 W
Due other banks anu bankers ........ $50 81
Expenses now due. ........
-s-
Totai ....-..........s %. e24 20
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

That the federal taxes are too high is
demonstrated by the fact that they pre-
duce more revenue than the govern
ment needs. They should be reduced.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

No announcements Wade without
Fay ment In Advance.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Mr.. j. J. Smith. the contractor, is
here in person, this week, putting the
machinery in place in the creamery. He
1s doing everything in first rate style,
and when completed. for convenience
and perfection in machinery the Lex
ington creamery will be second to none
in the
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

New whitefsh, mackerel. herring and Co.
river salmon, in kits, quarter, barrels.
and halt barrels.
Respectfully yours,
azots JOHN POWELL.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
FOR SALE.

I HAVE for sale. u good young ~
L Horse, gentle. and works we'll in IAN
single harness. Also Buggy and Har- 1
Hess. Will sell together or separately
aprsstf GEORGE s.xRATHBON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

The lower house Of congress has pas
sed the worst kind of a pension bill,
opening the treasury to every three
months man who can find q quack to
certify that he is in some way physi-
cally in~capacitated from labor. This is
done to catch the soldier vote, but it is
q big mistake in more ways than one.
Three months men r not overly pop
ular with soldiers, anyhow, and the
pension dodge is a little overworked.
Mr.. ingalls,, of Kansas, is a funny
fellow. Not long since he exclaimed
in the senate, "Whst is it that congress
cannot do, when it has q mind top
Now, in Difference to the republican
prohibition legislation in his state he
recognizes state rights to the extent of
demanding that the United States shall
not issue licenses for the sale of liquors
where the local law prohibits such sale.
Consistency is not one of the lean flank,
slabsided senator's peculiarities.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

'SS III
STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE
We. George Wilson, President, and 10. A.
Wilson, Cashier of said Bank. and each Of us,
do solemnly swear that the above stale.
ment is true. to the best Of our knowledge and
belief.
GEORGE WILSON, President.
10. A. WILSON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this
twenty-iourth day of April, A. D., Eighteen
Hundred and eighty four.
Witness nay hand and notarial seal hereto at
fixed. at office, In Lexington. Lafayette county,
Missouri, the date last aforesaid.
Commissioned and qualified for u term ex-
plring March 10th, 1851
WILLIAM AULL. Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
10. A. WILSON,
GEORGE WILSON, }Director.,
ROBERT A. WILSON,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26

Richmond Conservator - "There
has never been such a revolution in q
place "a has been effected by a few live
men in Lexington. The place is boom
ing. When will the lightning strike
Richmond? OIL when."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-26
.eeklg gntelligenfer.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
Reduce the war taxes.

Economic the public revenues.
j. Milton Turner has joined the
church.