Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-03-14

j. stZola' writes from CenterVleW:- uehitu
generally good in this vicinity. The people
here are very much alarmed about mao dogs.
They are doing great deal Of damage among
stock; have not heard Of anv person being
bitten vet. Mr.. William Barton, near this
vicinity, lost fine saddle horse the other day
by being bitten by one, and several other men
have been damaged greatly by them. We
wish the people would either keep their dogs
tied or kill them =. Mr.. George Thomas and
family, of this neighberhood, have moved to
Barton county, where they will reside In the
future The young people of this part OF
the county, notwithstanding the cold wealth
or, have enjoyed themselves by having social
gatherings. We enjoyed an oyster supper
eiyeu at the residence of Mrs. Hook, on Fri
day evening, Fob. 27. Among those present
we noticed Misses Laura Gordy, Lucy Van
meter, Bessie Stockton, Ssllie Heisler, Katie
Lale, Lucy and Sarah Leak, Mollie Barnett,
Fannie Starr, Katie Horton, Lucy Hook,
Hettie and Ella Kemper, of wellington; and
among the gentlemen were Messrs. Alien
Keith, Thomas Stockton. John and Frank
VanMeter, saml. Heislsr, james Wells, John
and Jas. Horton. VIM. Barnett, Charlie Starr,
Joe. Vaughn, Walter, Charlie and Edgar
Hook, and Jas. Kemper, of Wellington. and
others whose names we failed to get. 1t H.
the wish of all that they may attend another.
such soon :. :. We are listening for the we'd
ding bells to ring; think there will be , we'd
ding in this vicinity before long. Mrs.
Laura Price, Of Upton. is visiting her moth
or, Mrs. Hook, in this vicinity"
Items from Egypt by ''Zsch":-"A prize
fight was fought on Feb. 26. at Blair & john
sons saw mill between Young, the soft glove
boxer, and Finch the slugger; only few
witnessed the fight. When time was called for
the first round both came In good shape, there
was considerable sparring done by both, when
finally Young give Finch stunning blow
which sent him to the ground. When time
was called for the second round, Finchb Sec
oud pronounced him unable to enter the ring.
| Younp,s friends claimed the stakes, which
WA q csnt-hook used In turning logs st the
mill, Finch's trainer and seconds took him
off the ground and very reluctantly gave up
the hook Mrs. Valentine Nave 10 serious
" Ill at the residence Of her son. Mr.. Thomas
Nave. Professor Gray's school closed on
last Friday; the attendance has been quite
small throughout the session on account Of
the weather being so bad. There are severa
new residences being built this spring. Mr.
J. I. Craven 10 building and will soon move
into his new residence. The saw mills art
all running on full time; plenty Of lumber II
the yards. Nearly all the people OF Egyp
attended court last week as witnesses II
| the case of state vs.. Cssteel ct al, there be
ing IS witnesses from this neighborhood.
Uncle Billy Clark. Of Jackson county. is vis
iting relatives and friends In this vicinity. e.
Mr.. T. G. Waller went to Eigglnsvills Thur.
day on business Joseph johnson has move
to the T. W. Ridings' farm II. W. Wrief
bought one pair of mules IN Lexington
Monday March 9nc, for S240. =. Mr.. Geore
Dodge, of Ray county, is sawyer at tt
Stultz saw mill -. People on the 10
lands expecting high water made prepsrstie
T. to noat out. :. The early sown wheat lool
pretty well the late sown looks rsth
r. sickly." SC = .-r-