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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
sHERIFF,s SALE.

Milton F. NOylc. Thomas r. Critienden, The
Farmers Bank oil Missouri, Martha j. Ward and
Rich ,ri Ward, her husband. and Catherine
Boyd AMI Elizabeth Boyd, by her next friend
Bette. l;"y,i. and Bette Boyd, a'iministrnlriA
Of the ei lie of Slin.el = Boyd, deceased, and
Edwin liir,."r Patrick. Martha Francis Hickiin
and James ilicklin. her husband, Marietta Shut
ind John r.. SHUT. her husband, Elizabeth
Emma Cox aud John Henry Cox, her husband
Ella Irlum ~ Patrick. Eliza Alice Patrick and
Mary "A. Patrick. widow OF Thomas r. Patrick,
decreased. riaintiils.
against
Alfred Jones lslam Martin. Elizabeth Martin
and Thomas j. .IoIcs, def, u innts.
ID irnm the ulliGc al the clerk OF the circuit
court of Ray county, Missouri. nnd in favor oil
the ,eiendants and against the plaintiffs. to me
directed. l will. on
MONDAY, THE i'm DAY OF AUGUST, 1884,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon and i've O'Clock III the afternoon of SAID
day, and. in front al the courthouse door, in the
city OF I.exingion. in Lafayette county, Missouri.
during the session OF the circuit court oil
said Lafayette county sell publicly, by auction.
10 the highest bidder, for cash IN hand, all the
right. title. interest, claim AMI estate al III,
SAID above named plaintiffs. in ami To the fol.
lowing described real estate, 1ithate, lying ant
being in the county al lafiS cite, and state O
Missouri, lO-wit: The nn ihrust quarter oil sec.
ton one Cd. township ility IW. range twenty.
seven ED ais , the northwest quarter Of III,
northwest quarter nt section thirty Coy, town.
ship fifty one (5l), range twrntv-six (2D
Given under my hand this It'll day of July,
lSsi. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT,
julyI2ul sheriff,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
COUNTY COLLECTOR.

EDITOR INTEI.LIGENCER:-ln a few days
the democrats of this county will have to Sc
lcct from the various candidates for county
offices n ticket to be presented rs tho demo-
cratic standard bearers of this county in the
coming November election. Fortunately for
the party we haye a field of most worthy men
to select from. For the Office of collector,
there seems to be more interest than for any
other office. Mr.. Mountjoy, the pres
ent incumbent, has for a long time served the
people of this county very efficiently and
honestly; his integrity and fidelity are be-
yond question; not even his worst enemies
charge any wrong or ineficiency In his con-
duct; but strange to say we hear charges
made that because of his being elected so
often, he should now be disqualified. Ger
tainly it is something for him and his friends
to be proud of that he has SO often sheen
weighed and not found wanting" How often
do we hear the old Virginian or Kentuckian
say that Mr.. A. or Mr.. B. was for twenty or
more years our sheriff, collector or clerk; and
in our w state we frequently hear citizens
who seem proud to say, ''why in my cOun-
ty we have a collector that has ever been
faithful and true to the people, and we retain
him in the office because we know his efi-
ciency." In our %neighbor county of Jackson,
Mr.. Lucas held u public Office for almost a
life time, and the people of Jackson were so
proud of his memory as a true public servant
that they took up his son, the present recor-
der of deeds, and have elected him three
or more times rs recorder of deeds. If an
other is thought to be better qualified than
Mr.. Mountjoy, he ought to be elected, but
the fact of Mr.. Mountjoy being so long a pub
lie servant should be in his favor, and not an
argument against him. We know that the
present collector has been very diligent in
the collection of back and unpaid taxes, and
by this act he has made enemies, but will the
taxpayers of the county condemn him for
this procedure in their interest ? Every one
should pay his tax alike, and 10 have some
pay and others 60 free IS not equal Justice.
Mr.. Mountjoy will endeavor to have all pay
taxes alike if he can lind the law to collect
under. DEMOCRAT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
THE SERIFFALTY.

The time for holding the coming demo-
cratic primary election is near ut hand. On
the 9th day of August next the democrats of
this county will express their choice for
those persons who are. to fill the various
county Offices. This is a matter of great i'm
portance, and it is the duty of every member
of the party, on the day of election, through
his ballot, to designate his preference for the
office named. Through the medium of the
democratic press of this county much has
been said for and against different candidates
for different positions, and we do not desire
here to say anything 10 the disparagement of
any gentleman who offers himself for the
place of Which we shall write.
Among the various offices there is none more
important than that of sheriff, and it is quite
fortunate for the people of the county that
among those from whom they are to name n
candidate for this office, there are none who
are not worthy and competent to discharge
its duties; but, without intending any, or the
least detraction, there is one gentleman who
seeks the suffrage of democrats for sheriff
whom we would single out as especially
worthy of the Office; q man well qualified by
tdIcHt, lHutIStTS, uucllIy anu honesty 10 I'LL
the Office of sheriff.
Among the qualifications for the successful
administration Of this Office are courage,
vigilance, activity and discretion. In all these
respects John S. Wheatly has been severely
tried, and not found wanting, He has ever
been a democrat of the JeffersOnian school,
and has proven his devotion to principle In a
manner well knswn to the people of Lafay-
ette county, by going to the front and there
remaining bravely battling for that which he,
in commOn with thousands of others equally
worthy, believed to be right. Still il Is not
the record that Mr.. Wheatly made as u SOL
der alone, that we would mention rs ell
titlins him TO tho support Of his fellow demo-
Gratis; beside this, those who know him (and
their name is legion, for he has lived In this
county for twenty-five years., know HIM to
be fully equal to the JeflersOnian test for
public official position, t0-wit: He il honest,
capable and faithful.
He has never before asked his fellow cltI-
Zens TO honor him with IL remunerative
Office, and we feel justified in saying that, In
view of his services in the past, he is fairly
entitled TO the support and confidence of the
democracy of the country. In his hands the
interests of his constituents will be safe; no
trust will be betrayed; and we do not believe
that the party could do better than bV naming
rs its candidate for sheriff Of Lafayette coun-
ty, the true and tried John S. Wheatly.
DEMOS KRATKO.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
MR.. %WORTHINGToN DECLINES.

EDITOR IFTRLLIaRNCER:--In answer to q call
In the Intelligencer of the 26th ult. L wish to say
that 1 was persuaded 10 make the race four
years ago without making a canvass of the
county, and the result of that election was thai
carried the portion of the county that 1 can
vsssed, by a decided majority. 1 therefore do
not wish to make the race at this late day
which deprives me of the opportunity of even
q hssty canvass. Beside. Mr.. Weedin has held
only one term, and l presume he will be a can.
dldste. If 80. l could not think of being a can.
didate. from the fact that 1 would like the salts.
faction of knowing that 1 was either nominated
or defeated by a majority of my party, or, il
other words, il my claims were sacrificed, tina,
it WIS done on a democratic altar.
J. G. WORTHINGTON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
A GARD FROM DIR. CHAMBERS.

Mr.. EDIToR:-UpOn reaching home after
an absence OF some days, ! found a cOmmu-
nication from u friend, informing me that the
following statement was made in Waverly,
viz. "That DIR. Chambers and other physi-
clans had entered into All agreement not
to practice for the poor without receiving
pay In advance" l pronounce it maliciously
false without the shadow Of u foundation. 1
have done q great deal of practice for tie
poor, even when l hal no idea of getting any
thing for it.
l. ii, CHAMBERS. NJ. ID.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
SHERIFF.s SALE.
Suite to the use Of MounUoy

State to the use OF MounUoy
Va.
Jordan Acres.
virtue Of n special execution. issued from
- the Office oil the clerk of the circuit court OF
Lafayette county, Missouri, wherein The state oil
Missnuri, nj The relation and to lii, use. Of Geo.
NJ. Mountjoy. collector OF the revenue OF La
fayette county. Missouri, il plaintiff. and
against Jordan Acres, defendant. tn me di-
rtctcd. and reIurnable To the August term 1881
of said court, will. On
TUESDAY,. AUGUST 5ru, 1854,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon itn,i live O'Clock IN the lft.rnOoi OF said
day, un,i IN front Of the courthouse door, In the
city oil Lexington. IN Lafayette county. Mis-
souri,, during the session OF the said circuit
court OF said county. sell publicly, by auction,
10 the highest bidder, for cash in hand. all the
right. title, interest, claim and estate of the
said Jordan Acres, defendant IN said rxecu-
ton. in and To the following Described real cd
tate, situate. lying and being IN The cnuniy of
LAFAYETTE AMI state uf Missouri. fo-wIt: Lots
one %. two C) and three (3), block thirteen
u:0. Davis addition To Lexington.
Given under nv hand tins 3i dry of July,
1854. BENZ, ELLIOTT.
)uiyl-td Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
sHERIEF's SALE.

" =" sc u hiOuuuOy
Va.
Unknown heirs OF Patrick Kelley, deceased.
~ virtue of u special execution, issued from
~ the Office OF the clerk OF the circui IL court of
Lafayette comfy. Missouri, wherein the state
Of Missouri al the relation and TO the use Of
George Nj. MOunjoy. collector Of the revenue OF
Lafayette county, Missouri, Is plaintiff, and
against the unknown heirs OF Patrick Kelley de
Ceased, defendants, TO me directed, and return
able to the August term. 1884. OF said court.
l will on
MONDAY. AUGUST 4ru. 1884,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In the fore
noon ami 1--WE O'Clock In the afternoon Of said
day, and in front of the courthouse door, IN
the city or l.exingtOn. In Lafayette county. Mis-
sour, during the session Of the said circuit
court OF said county. sell publicly, by. auction,
tolhs highest bidder. for cash In hand. all tho
right. title, interest, claim ami estate or the
said unknown heirs Of Patrick Kelley, defend.
nnts ~ said execution. In and 10 the following
describrd real estate, situate, lying and being
In the county Of Lafayette. and state OF Mis-
souri,, tO-wlt: Part of lots seven ri and eight
ISL. block +. Anderson addition 70 Lexington,
being forty-nve 1851 ieet OF The east end OF said
lots.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of July,
1854. BENJAMIN EI.IlOT.T
JuiyI2M Sheriff
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02

Der of years, and many for life. We could
give a number of instances in this, our native
state, and in the county where county officers
have held for great number of years, far cx-
ceeding the number held by any Of our pres
cnt candidates.
Mr.. Editor, so many letters having been
written in the interest of the other candi
dates, we thought it not improper to write
one in favor of Mr.. Mountjoy, the next col
lector of Lafayette county.
rv.~ nrNrOCpAT
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

EDITOR INTERCHANGEABLE Register
a leading republican paper, as well as a
great many of its followers, seem to take
quite an interest in the nomination of Mr..
Graves, for congress. Is not this fact very
significant? Why is it?
Their purpose is very plain; they expect to
nominate Maj. Warner, and they know that
in a public discussion before the people, Mr..
Graves would be no match for Warner
hence they do not wish to see either Shewal-
ter or Wallace nominated. The democrats
Of this county cannot afford to think OF
Graves as their next congressman. In the
last canvass he declined to meet MIR. Crisp,
and very properly, as he, Crisp claimed to be
an Independent democrat; but I have heard
leading republicans say they intended to
nominate Major Warner, and if Graves was
the democratic nominee. MIR. Warner would
challenge him to a joint canvass, and Graves
could not decline. q
If Shewalter or Wallace either are nomina-
ted, Major Warner or any other republican
or independent will be accommodated, and
we, as democrats. will have no reason to be
ashamed of our candidate. DEMOCRAT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
Public Speaking.

Mr.. j. d. Shewalter, candidate for con-
sress, will address the people at the follow
ing times and places:
Higginsville, Tuesday Aug. 9Th. at 2 o'clock.
Corder, Tuesday. Aug. 9Th, at 8 o'clock.
Waverly, "Wednesday, Aug. 9th, at 2 O'Clock.
Dover. Wednesday, Aug. 9th, at 8 O'Clock.
Wellington, Thursday, Aug. It'll at 2 o'clock.
Napoleon, Thursday, Aug. 7th at 8 o'clock.
Lexington, Friday, Aug. Sth, at 8 O'Clock.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
". G. MCCaus|a|nd,
sHERrFF,S

Edward Winsor and Horace W. Winsor,
Va.
Charles +. Stone.
- virtue of u transcript execution issued from
ID The Office ol the clerk Of the cir
cut court ut Lafayette county, Missouri. and N
favor oi Ed ward Wins0r und Horace W. Winsor
AMI against Charles Il. Stone. to me directed
aud r.turnal'lr Ia III" August term. 1884. of said
court, 1 will, Oh
MONDAY. AUGUST 4rH. 1884,
between the hours of nine O'Clock In the fore.
noon and five O'clnck In the afternoon Of said
day. and IN front Of the courthouse door, III the
city Of Lexington. IN Lafayette county. Mis-
souri,, during the srs' ion OF the slid circuit
court oil said county. sell publicly, hy auction,
10 the hiah"hI bidder. for cnsl, IN hand, all the
right. title. imtrrest clam and estate of the said
Charles +. Stone, defendant in said execution
in and TO the following described real estate.
situate. lying and being in the county
oil Lafayette ami state of Missouri, to-wil: The
north half III lots three t3) AMI four az. block
two (2) Napoleon; also the north half ri lot two
(2). block sixteen (l6). Napoleon.
Given under my hand THIS 9Th day of July,
1854. BENZ. ELLIOTT,
julyl2tu Sheriff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
sHERIFF,S SALE.

oIaue 10 ne ube Oh mOunDOy
Va.
George Fsrrar.
Y virtue of n special execution, Issued from
J. the Office OF tie clerk OF the circuit court of
Lafayette county. Missouri. whe rem the state
Of Missouri nj the relation AMI to the use of Geo.
NJ MOunijOy. collector Of the revenue Of Lafay-
cite county. Missouri. ia plaintiff. and against
George Farrar. defendant, to me directed, and
reinrnal'le to the August term. 1884, Of said
court, l will. on -
TUESDAY. AUGUST hru. 1884,
between the hours OF nine O'Clock In The Fore
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon ri said
day, and in front of the courthouse door, in tha
city Of Lexington, in Lafayette county. Mis-
souri,, during the session OF the said circuit
court Of said county. sell publicly by ~srr:tion.
To the Highest bidder. for cash In hand, All Inc
right, title. interest. claim and estate of thu said
George Farrar. defendant In said eSrecu-
ton, in and to the following described r6 nj ga
tate. situate. lying ami being in the couh.Iy OF
Lafayette AMI state Of Missouri, tO.Wit: Z One.
third | y! part Of lots twsnty.ons lall AM. ttwsn-
ty-twO lssl. block nine t9l. McGirk's Exhibition
To Lexington; and twenty five 1881 ree5t OF the
south side OF lot twenty zone l2ll, btinck nine
Isl, Mctiirk's addition to Lexington; and wen
iy-aye feet, the north side oflot went,y-tWo isai
block nine l9l. McG,irk's addition I'd. lexington
Given under my hand this 9th Il nv or July.
1854. BENJAMIN Ell. I't0TrT
jnlyl2td Sheriff,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
sHERIEF,s sAEE.
State to the use Of MountJOy {

Finis V. Ewing, ct al. q.
ID Y virtue ni o special xr.scntiOn, issuss from
ID the Office Of the CLERK or ina cir
cuit court of Lafayette county Mis-
souri,, wherein the stare OF Ma, .ouri
at the relation and 10 the use Of G-Orss. !. n
MOunJ0y collector OF the revenue OF I.afaf .~ste
county, Missouri, is plaintiff. and axaint IFtDis
". Ewing, Washington l.. Ewing, Aletft ga j.
Evil ing. Lee ID. Ewing and Bette N. EWEIug.
to me- directed, and rptnrnnh,l lie 10
the August term, 1884. of said court. l will,,. ON
MONDAY. AUGUST 4rH. 1884,
hetwcen the hours OF nine O'Clock in the fore-s
noon and i've O'Clock in the afternoon OF SAID \
day. and IN front ftbr courthouse door. il the
city OF Lexington, In Lafayette county, Mia
souri,, during the session OF the said circuis
court Of said county, sell publicly. by auction.
La The highest bidder. for cash In hand, All the
FIni. V. Ewing. Washington r. Ewing. AisihS
!. Ewing. Lee D.Ewing and Kettle N. EWING de
remnants IN SAID execution, in and 10 the iOiinw-
ihe described real estate, situate, lying ami he
my IN the county Of Lafayette. and state oi M.
sour. to-wit: Forty tAOl acres, tbs so1thesst.
quarter OF the northeast quarter OF aection
eight l2sl ""J7
1854 REM A / FL = ,nT~r u'ys
'u'yi-tu ShsriG,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
OFFICES.
CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce TItAVl
RUFOiD as u candidate for Constable OF Lex
ingtOn Township. subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
We are authorized to announce THOMAS G..
YOUNG as II candidate Tor Constable OF LrXIng-
ton township. subject to the action OF the dem
Ocrallc nurtY.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
Political Meeting.

j. D. Shewalter will address the farmers and
people, Of the county on Monday, August 4th.
(court day. at Lexington at 2 O'Clock. Mr..
Graves record Will be reviewed. Mr.. Wallace
has been Invited to be present and speak.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
A GALL ON COL. OHILES.

To Col. II. C.. CHILEs:-We. the undersigned,
your fellow citizens, recognizing in yOu quail
ties cminenIly suitahl" for the position OF n rep
rescntative OF Lafayette county in the next leg
islature, would respectfully request the use Of
your name Tor that important position, pleiging
You our undivided snppOIt.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
HON. ALEXANDER GRAVES.

From the Kansas City Times, July 2S.l
The result of Saturdays primary election
is at this writing unknown, and therefor,
what we may say now cannot be considered
as prejudical either for or against either o
the Jackson county candidates for congress
The Times has sincerely labored for peace
and harmony in this county, and yet despit,
the couns and effort put forth to secur,
amicable or satisfactory relations between
local contending factions, there is good rea'
son to apprehend the existence of a blood,
chasm here which may divide our delegation
in the approaching convention.
The best efforts have been apparently use.
less in attempting TO avert the fatal "bloody
trict seems so much afflicted. 1t is not oul
intention to declare that our local statesmen
are responsible for the present chaotic con.
ditiOn of affairs, but as before stated in these
columns, the unwise use of would-b ssthun.
derbOlts" has, we, fear, resulted in the dis.
asterous work of "boOmerangs.n In Other
words, elimination and recrimination of par
tisans have been so much employed that it is
reasonably doubtful whether or rot the con.
I'LL may hoI XII JIG llOA
some other county than Jackson.
This result would be discouraging indeed
but for the fact that our present congressman
MIR. Graves, is In the field for denomination
Of course the Times prefers az a matter Of
local pride, the choice Of a local candidate
but II Mr.. Graves shall, as seems most Ger.
tainly he will, receive the endorsement of bis
own county, the convention cannot be at q
loes for q proper candidate to represent Kan
sas City and the Fifth district. His strength
as a candidate has been fully tested in = pre-.
vious race; his fitness and ability as a member
Of congress were conspicuously demonstrated
in this his first session.
1t is seldom that a new member in the first
session has taken the rank accorded to him
and accomplished the arduous and difficult
work which Mr.. Graves has done, and which
will rebound in untold and increasing benefits
to this district and state, and at the same
I'M endure as q monument to his zeal, tidel-
ity and ability rs our representative. He is
yet a new member in the usual sense of thai
term, but judging from his work in congress
he ranks with the best because of his capaci-
ty to impress that body with the merit OF
measures originated by him, and which SO
much concern the welfare of our people. In
deed the fact that his efforts have been
crOwned with success in congress demon
strate that whatever may be the result of our
county primary or the status Of our delega-
ton in the convention, with Mr.. Graves as
our standard bearer the interests of this dis
trict are safe in his hands as a sensible, pru.
dent and successful representative, of whom
can be truthfully said, swell done, thou good
and faithful servant" Therefore, if jackson
county fails to agree upon hon material, lei
Lafayette present us with Mr.. Graves as Z.
peace offering, which we would hail, as upor
a former occasion, with rejoicing.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-02
A GALL FOR JUDGE HALE,

We, the undersigned citizens OF the Western
Judicial District OF Lafayette County, having
seen the call upon Judge Robert Hale 10 become
o candidate for associate Justice OF the County
Court, and having entire confidence in his ability
and devotion to the interests OF the people, de-
sire u endorse that call and request linn To sub
nit his name to tho Democratic primary US u
candidate Tor that position.
Thomas Shelby. John l. LOngdon,
WJ Bethel, John Manurd,
w q Wilmot, Joseph Perry,
Edgar } RUSSELL. James Peak,
VIM. IL LOOMS, ThOs Jones,
Frank K dates, w r. TarltOn,
w w Easter. Sc Wentworth
w Il Ford, John McFnIi
w T. Hays, & Y Ford,
) u Burton, Nelson, Sr.
A w Powell, Nat Winters,
Robert WilmOt. TB Clagait,
John l. LyOns, X ID Bledsoc,
III ]. Belt. j T. Bletisue,
EE Burns. j e Kelly,
) + Robson, j Shelby, Jr.,
George Landlord. DO A Wilson,
Wesley Smith. LIZ Wilson,
w ii Stevenson, + ID Smith,
John Il Ford, William Is Ford.
Clau! Moreland, JF Dunlap.
George Wilson, Gil Young,
Ell Purnell, Thomas Il smith.
J.. ii Smith, l. Hopkins,
w Is henney. Charles Nelson.
Lee u Ewing.