The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-07-28
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haye been paid in cash or work.
Me.sr>. r.. Il. ireland and W. d.. Rankin
have pat down the new hcyagon pavement
at their residences on South Street.
Cleveland and Thurman Bandanas, turn
out mex Tuesday night, As we arrange then
to go to aigginSvilIe Thursday night, August
2nd. {. Ben. Russell. preside Mt.
The mir was dlled with flying chiDch- bugs
last Saturday. As they We're travelling in u
westerly direction, we suppose they were
going TO kausas-perhaps to grow up with
that country.
The supper aud lawn party given by the
ladies of the Episcopal church, last Tuesday
afternoon aud night, was Il success. socially
and financially, Notwithstanding the threat
enjug rain, 'rhr receipts were something
over 500 net.
The festival and lawn party of the ladies
Of the Christian church, ut Mr.. Frank
Stewart, last Thursday night, was Il brilliant
success. The crowd was large. the weather
huc, the ladies beautiful, the gentlemen
gallant. The refreshments abundant, aud The
receipts satisfactory.
M. Loch"elner shipped, 9th. from Dover,
two cars Of wheat and also wo ears OF same
on the 25lh. Mr.. Geo. Il. Gordon also ship
ped from the same place on the 25th, one ear
Of cattle and one car of hogs. The cattle were
bought Of Mr.. +. +. White and mad gained
nm average Of 640 lbs in six months.
The Boonviilc excursion will certainly
come off on Wednesday next. August |.
Fare for round trip. 81 80. We hope TO SEE
Il large turn out from all along the line. Re-
member the citizens of BOOnville give free
entertainment on that day aud the only nee
essary expense will he for the purchase of the
railroad ticket.
The total eclipse OF the moon, last Sunday
night, was watched by many Of our citizens.
and all unite in prOnOuncing it the finest they
ever Witnessed. The sky was beautifully
clear, and The shadow of the earth as It slow
~ progressed along the face of the man in the
mOon,the gradual fading of the reflected light
and the increase IN the brilliancy of the stars,
produced a vision seldom falling TO the lot of
man. Those who failed to witness it, missed
a rare chance. indeed.
BOOnville Star, July 2i:-One and all, II
YOU want TO have Il good time come to Boom
vile on the 1st of August. We guarantee
you u royal good time in ev cry possible way
and You will return home much elated over
your trip to BoOnville. Nothing will be left
undOne TO please those who make our city
their headquarters on that day. Make pre-
plrations now and do not forget the date,
Wednesday, August lst.
The ladies of the Episcopal church have in
preparation q delightful musical midsummer
treat for our citizens, which will he produc-
ell in about ten days. 1t is Roots cantata,
entitled, The Flower Queen which ranks
r. one of the most me,odIous and pleasing
musical compositions ever produced in this
country. About twentv-tiv of our prettiest
aud best Young lady singers are engaged In
the work aud who are beiny drilled almost
daily bv that enterprising and pc pular mu-
stefan, Miss Katie Hollis. There is one male
character in the cantata, which will be taken
> by Mr.. Forrest Russell. who is u rising young
vocalist and Il pupil OF Miss Hollis. This will
be Mr.. Russelrs debut in This city. and as he
has a nice baritone voice. we think public ex-
. pectalion will be more than grdtlied. TAX
l ing it all in AL il will he u pleasant occasion
J and we take this early opportunity TO bespeaI
a large and appreciative audience for the en-
l terprise.
o Higginsyille:-Mr. Jack COrder was II
l town on Monday. MessrS. Taubman, Phet
Q zing, Welborn and Bryant. of Lexington, at
tended the republican convention here OF
D Saturday. Mr.. Frank Terry, of the Post
y was here Saturday. MIR. Harry Hawkins ant
Miss Mamie DOoley went to Sweet Springs
Tuesday, TO attend the funeral OF Mr.. Chas
l BucknGr. Mrs. W. II. DOOley spent Wed,
t Resday at Marshall visiting friends. Mis-
Fannie Schaefer, OF Kansas City, is visitiuI
= relatives here this week. Mrs. J. W. Horne
l and sister, Miss Bette Goodwin, of Alma
= we're in town shopping, Wednesday,. Mrs
Harriet McCaUslnnd was The guest of Mrs
' II. l.. Berry one day this week. Mr.. Ers
! kline, wife ana two daughters, and Mrs
= Ready and Miss Fannie Burton have all beeI
guests Of Capt. Mark Belt this week. Mis-
u h HE Thompson, OF DenlsOn, Texas, IL fol-
/ Iuer resident of HigginsyIlle, is here vIsitin;
% her many friends. She is at present with tn
Il family OF Dr. Seeber. Quite Il number o
II HiggInsYille people are going over 10 War
+ reUsbur% Sunday 10 hear the famous san
i Jones. One party, composed OF Mr.. d. S
Swackcr, Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Wade and Thu
. Misses DOUley, leave at 4 O'Clock Sundar
u morning and breakfast NJ Mr.. Phil. Ayers
IL when they will be joined by Miss Lula and
pull for Pertle Springs. Mrs. Iienriett
II Ovens and Miss Ida MOrath, who have bee
o visiting at Mrs. Nutler's. near town. return
u 60 Lexington Wednesday,.
"A Mr.. Geo. Shook, unmarried. aged about .
y years, engineer OF Mir. Jack Nelson's Traction
engine and threshing machine, WAS kIllet
while crossing Il bridge with his engine, las
saturday, near the farm Of Judge B. d
o Woedin, about six miles southeast of thi
e oity. The accident was caused by a rottel
d sill which was so covered with mud AZ I
escape notice in the examination of the bridg
u which WAS made before the attempt TO cross
II The engine had gotten nearly over, the from
x wheels resting on the ground. when the cras
q came and carried poor Shook to his aw fl
n death. He was caught under the engine as
n fell, his hips and bowels terribly crushed an
IS his face badly burned by the escaping steam
IS Mr.. Nelson, who was present and saw ih
" sacilont UCcta, made almost superhumal
a efforts to rescue the unfortunate msn, but b
u was dead before he could ne golieh cut from
under the debris. He only spoke once afte
Mr. Nelson reached him.. and this was a re
!. guest +" turn the hot water and steam ava
from his face. Mr.. Nelson immediately dI,
x so, but Shook was dead almost before Il coul
be done. His remains were brought to lhI
= city and buried in Machpelah cemetery o.
e Sunday, from the residence of his sister, hy
n ing on Cedar street. Mr.. Benz. KilgOre, wi
y VI. on the engine with Shook when it wen
/. down, had an arm broken and u hand badl
II mashed, but fortunately escaped fatal injury
0desa:-Mr. d.. w. Shipiey while at work
last week. assisting MIR. Edwards IN his gran
II harvest, wa, bitten by u dog of the latter an
Y has been confined 10 his room since: u
wound presents an ugly appearance. Mar
0 RED, at the residence Of the brides father, o.
r July I'D, Mr.. Wade Mitchell and Miss Emm
n Simpson. Nay their journey down the streaI
II of Time be = Joyous one, and may they neye
h have to Wade through turbid Wate.s. Ha
S harvest is about over, and farmers are pray
l. ing for u copiuuS am. | copy the folIOwin
= from the Southern Journal. published II
= LOuisS He, Nv: FIX Senator BENJAMIN
!. Harris on ,Oi Indiana, was nominated for pres
|. idenl npd Levi p. Morton for vice president
II The best thing in Mr.. HaTrisou's favor is tn
i fact that he Is the grandson OF his grand
q father, VIM. Henry HARRISON. He receive,
nomination because he lives in Indiana, AM
II because Mr.. Blaine refused it aud had To re
|. fuse 1t several ines. Mr.. Blaine saw defea
q la The mir j. The reason he refused 1t. and b
h il Il much stronger man than Mr.. Harrison
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