Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-07
THE ALTAR.

THE ALTAR.
Msrried-In Harrisburg. Va, October 81.
Mr. o. B; GARRETT, Of Lewiston: Mo-, and
Miss LULU, daughter of Mr.. F. c. Il.
Brightwell.
- In Kansas City, Mo-. November 4. by
Rev. John Mathews. d D.. Mr.. CONWAY
HOLMES and Miss MAUDE l.. GREGORY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes left, Immediately after
the ceremony. for Chicago and New York,
where they will remain some time.
- At the residence of the brides father.
Or. T: A: fancey, in Saline county, Mo-, by
Rev: j: A. Quarles, D. D., October %, Mr..
SAMUEL W. BARNETT, of this county,
and Miss MAY A. TANCEY.
There was a pleasant party at the doctors
and the reception at Mr.. Camillus Barnett's,
the father of the groom. on the following
night, was also largely attended.
- At Jefferson City, No., November 4,
at the residence of the brides father. Gen.
James Harding, MI. JULIUS ROBERTSON.
Sau 81; Louis. Of and ae Miss AE assaiaS; s'a and
Mr.. A: 5. FERGUSON of St. Louis, and
Miss VIRGINIA BEAUREGARD. second
daughter Of the general. Father Hoog
oficiated.
An associated press telegram says:-"The
wedding was q grand affair, and was attended
by the governor, all the state officers and
many persons from abroad. The bridal
presents were numerous and costly"
- At Three Grove M. L. church,. on
Wednesday, Oct. %, BY Rev. l.. z. NOrfleet.
Mr.. WILLIE BRAY and Miss Oracle
BEDSWORTa.
The church was beautifully decorated bv
friends of the bride, and promptly at five
O'Clock, p. m, the organ broke forth in the
beautiful wedding march, and the bride and
groom took their places in front OF the pastor.
Thebride, "a lovelyblonde, was dressed in snowy
white with orange blossoms and diamond
jewelry. After the ceremony they took the
train for Kansas City to visit the brides aunt,
Mrs. Baker.
- At Kansas City, Mo-, November 4. by
the father Of the bride, Elder 7. P. Haley,
Mr.. LEE w. CAMPBELL and Miss MA
BELLE HALEY. I'D
The Kansas City Times says of the marri-
age:-"The ushers were Messrs. I. P. Ha-
lev, jr., of ST. Louis. Porter Haley, A. II.
Cauthorn aud S. B. Robertson. The church
was filled with the friends of the bride. and
groom. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left Imme-
diately on the Union Pacific for Denver,
where they will remain a month. After their
return to Kansas City they will be at home
to their friends at the residence of the brides
sister, Mrs. David Thornton. at 1910 Forrest
avenue"
THE CRADLE.
Born-Near Greenton, LAFAYETTE county,
Mo-. Oct. 20, to the wife of Mr.. Robert S.
Colvin-a glrl.
! - 1t New Castle. Va, Oct. %, to the
wife Of Elder c. s. Lucas-s girl.
- In Wellington, Lafayette county, Mo-,
recently, to the wife of Mr.. VIM. Thole-a
girl.
- In this city, October %, to the wife of
Mr.. Irwin Haekker-a girl.
Near this city, November I, to the
wife of Mr.. Jas. D. Duncan-s girl.
- In Concordia, Lafayette county, Mo-,
recently, to the wife of Mr.. Frank Bruder-a
boy.
- Near Bates City, Lafayette county,
No., October II. to the wife of Mr.. Omar
Hook-a boy.
-HB TOMB.
Dled-In Lane county Oregon. infant twins
of Jonn and Eliza Anderson and grand
children OF Mr.. r. E. Campbell, aged one
month and ten days. The girl died on the
7th and the boy on the 9Th Of October.
- In Concordia, Lafayette county. Mo-,
Nov. 3, Mrs. WILHELMINE
M HOE II: wife of C: Henry wAlkenhorst'
- In Lexington township, Lafayette
county, NO., November 4, Mr.. JOHN S.
STEWART, aged IS years.
Mr.. Stewar was born March 22nd, 1920, at
Mayslick, KY. He was married Dec. 9Th,
1874 to Miss Elizabeth TripIett, an estlmable
Christian lady with whom he lived ten years.
He was afterward married, February 2sth,
1866, to Miss Georgia A. Williams, of Ken
lucky, a lady known for her amiability and
purity of heart. who now, with five sons and
four daughters survives him. He has lived a
good Christian life marked with many acts of
mercy and benevolence. He connected him.
self with the Christian church when he was
sixteen years of age. Truly we can say, a
good and useful man has gone, yes gone down
to the silent grave without one stain upon his
character, loved and lamented.
The Turner Society is making preparations
for q grand ball on Thanksgiving day. Par
~ticulars next week.
Mr.. Chinn frustrated, yesterday, an attempt
at escape on the part Of bis prisoners. He
Ound In q mattress q piece of spring steel
about 7 inches long, suitable for saving iron
Eternal vigilance seems to be the price OF
keeping prisoners.
st. Joseph Gazette 1.-THE jefferson City
Tribune is authority for the statement that
during the last three years Lafayette county
has sent about 100 prisoners to the penitenti-
ary, and out Of this number only seven were
democrats. A report from all the other
counties would make interesting reading. "
This seems to be q sad commentary upon the
effects of republicanism.
Brownsville Herald:-"Mr. Sam Drysdale,
station agent at this point, has been relieved
and ID succeeded by Mr.. John Barley, who
comes from Lexington. Sam is a young man
of fine qualities, and during his six years OIL
labOriOus service here, has proved himself 8
very faithful and capable business man. His
future plans, As we'll as the reasons for the
change, are as vet unknown"
The ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society
were entertained on Thursday afternoon by
the vice president, Mrs. Hamlet. After the
usual greetings they gathered around a frame
in which had been placed a cheese cloth COM
fort to be tackled and then our fingers fairly
flew, tying the little crimson knots, Thought.
too, flew back to the days of the sgood ole
time" when quilting bees were fashionable,
Such expressions co uld be heard as, "How
delightful. ooh. What fun ~, II dom
wonder that our g%randmothers enjoyed q
quilting" But a delightful surprise awaited
Us 10 the shape of hot rolls, old ham, chicken
salad, fragrant coffee etc., etc., aud / y
certain there was not one who did not u,
} ample justice to the feast. As we parted
later, each felt the 9TH of November would
long be remembered as one of our mOS
soclable and pleasant society meetings. and
t that we were Indebted to our vice-presiden
| for a large share of its enjoyment. l.