The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-04-21
DOVER.

The cr0cuses were ont in their
saffron gowns to welcome the Easter
sunshine.
Elder +. j. Stanley delivered n dis
course, recently, upon Faith Cure
and Christian Science" setting forth
his views contra distinctive to the
Eddy school. Characteristic of his
pulpit style, his statements we're clear
and concise.
Mr.. James Stark, tonsorial artist,
may be found at his reception pariors,
ups airs in the Littlejohn building
No better boy than Jimmie ever
welded Iather brush. Anyone wish
ing to be convinced that he is a master
hard need only TO be seated in his
handsome chair under Jinmic's ma
nipulations until invited to look in the
mirror, where seeing is believing.
Mr. Zeysing has opened out his
stock OF fresh, inviting groceries, and
attends promptly to tho wants of his
patrons.
DOver's one lack now is meat
shop. In addition to the town con-
sumption it would be largely patron
lied by the country people. A daily
mail brings many country people to
town who erst while come only .on Sat-
urday for the lntelligencer. Few, if
any, but would take home with them
chops. steak or roast if the opportunity
afforded.
The average small boy is giving his
mother q lew moments employment at
bed time renewing the knees of his
| trowsers-the result of holiday and
marbles.
Small children are irescoing the walls
with Jumps OF tulu and other chewing
| 5tuffs. Scarlet rash aud consequent
sore mouth demanding n suspension OF
mastication. Mnmps are furnishing
III opportunity tor older people to
'hold their Jaw" An elderly cOlored
citizen, tendcrly stroking the red ban
dana that encircled his head, was
heard to remark with evident feeling
'This here's sufferment, monp'
WhittIer's band is organized and
practices daily in different parts of tho
town.
The annual election OF officers Of the
school board passed off with the usuaI
local excitement incident thereto.
| Clouds of blue smoke ascending by
day, and long, waving lines OF flame
| by night, tell of the crenating Of corn
stalks.
soon will "The plowman homewar,
| plod his weary way"
The friends of Mr.. Henry Slushcr
ST., are glad to hear of his improving
health at Eldorado Springs.
Mr.. George ilackley has about com
pleted the Herculean task OF putting il
two acres OF oats with the mcagel
assistance OF five or six hands.
Uncle Wash Cooper protected hi
strawberry bed from Jack Frost :
ravages by liberal mulchinS OF straw
Being advised this spring to burn i
off he applied n coal OF fire and is now
inquiring who has strawberry plant
to dispose OF, as he wishes TO set cut
new bed.
No mention has yet been made of th'
new sorghum plant being set up i'll IN;
vicinity. All our farmers raise 4 sinai
acreage OF cane. We suggest that Mr.
Cole, one of our best moIasses makers
look into the matter
The questions OF the hour with tn
busy housewives are: Will the egg
hatch? Is it the right lime OF the mool
to make soap? In " hat order sha
house cleaning, yard cleaning and gar
dening come!
The buzzing candidate is reqneste
to so time his call to ki-s the baby {
III MaScOtO ut farm houses, as 10 b
before tho dinner hour, it being
pleasure not TO be denied the farmer
wite-the preparing of SUMPTION
. dinner for distinguished guest at thi
abundant season.
Turning over the leaves ot Iat
Harper, we came npUn IL pictur
labeled "Alexander Dumas, fills.
Everyone TO whom we have suggeste
the matter has agreed that SO much Il
Alexander is correct, and that the piC
ture is "A fine likeness OF Missouri : mex
>ccretarv'of state, when time and III
cares of office shall have dashed hi
hair with silver light.