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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
NOTICE OF STOCAKA YLDERS
NU G>EvRWNG .

NOTICE ia hereby given that Il meeting Of the
IN stockholders oil the Ia Xlngton building and
Loan Association, OF Lexington, Mo, Will he
held ut the courthouse In the city OF Lexington,
Lafayette county, Missouri, On
TUESDAY, APRIL I. 1891, ut o A. NJ.
of that day for the purpose OF taking a vote of
the stockholders of the association, on Il propo-
sition then and there 10 he submitted to them
10 increase the capital STOCK OF said ASSOCIATION
from the sum OF three hundred thousand dollars
(S3G0 00O) which IL now is, TO the sum OF I'M ee
hundred and hiiy thousand dollars (S3jO. OO0l
an increase of fifty thousand dullars.
By order OF he board
VIM. G. NCCAUSLAND, Pres,
CHAa. W LoONIs, Secretary inn.ITb
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

just see what nh array of talent has
been lost TO the republican party since
the country maids a fool of itself by
exchanging Grover Cleveland fol
Benjamin Harrison! ingalls,, of Kansas
Evarts of New York; Spooner, Of
Wisconsin,, end Mckinley, of Ohio.
These were four If the strongest men
in the party. Their loss is almost
irreparabIei especially in the face OF
the fact shas nearly all the western
senators IRE out Of line with the eastern
wing of tie party.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Mr.. Dalton, chairman of the COM
mittec, on corporation, is working on
a moro equitable taxation of corpora
tons. The bill will probably provide
for q state board of assessments to
assess corporations, and it Is probable
that capital stock will be taken rs q
statement Of wealth,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

That remarkable anti-American
measure. the Mckinley tariff bill, is
about to mature some big fruit in
France. The government there will
enact a Law 70 prohibit the importation
and sale OF American pork. The only
hope of the pork raiser of this country
IS 70 convert his hog pens into frog
ponds.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Don't buy or trade for any Stone
county land unless you know who you
are buying from. There is II gang of
scoundrcls making bogus deeds to
Stone county land, and more than one
unlucky wight has been swindled by
thnm
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

II is true, al claimed by republicans,
that reciprocity is provided for in the
Mckinley kariff bill; but it is just as
true that al high protective tariff is in
nowise a necessary element of recip-
rocity.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

The county court did a wise thing in
transferringthe noun received for de-
posts of county funds to the road fund,
for there is where II will do the people
the greatest good.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14


The late attempt to make a finish OF
despoiling che Sioux Indians cost the
government several millions of dollars.
We should no longer speak of the Indian
as Lo-for verily he cometh high.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Where the democratic party is in
power, thu alliance has no need to
become IN independent party or or
~ganization. IL Is only in republican
states where the alliance has a call to
work as a political party.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Lafayette county seems to have had
far better bids for the county deposits
than any OF the neighboring counties.
But then, there are not many Lafayette
counties in Missouri.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Ii the state would slap a good healthy
tax on that 81, 300, OOO, 900 of incor'
porated capital that has been going
untaxed for years past, and convert the
same into q road fund it might lend
material aid to the people in making
good roads.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Under the new congressional appor-
tionment It is doubtful if jackson
county wiz become a congressional
district by itsoif, as it was supposed it
would before the census was taken.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

The force bill was an administration
land there is weeping and waiting
the white house because that pet is
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
oambler rccently Cheated Il

A gambler recently cheated the
Prince of tyaies out of a large sum of
money at bacarct, and the people of
England ere very indignant over it. As
they furnish the prince with his gam
bling money they have alright to be
mad. s
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Sarah Bernhardt resents the insinua-
ton that sho Is growing ''fat." Well,
Sarah is correct. Fried for a week,
she wouldn't yield enough grease to
oil q Waterbury watch.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
Happy Hoosfera.

VIM II" mons. postmast.F az Idayille, Ind,
write: ELECTRIC Bltters has 1hpe more for me
than all other medicines cafabfnsd, for that bad
feeling arising from kidney safa Liver trouble, -
John Leslie farmer and-seerkman of eaine
best Kidney and Liver nieNIcinf, made me feel
like n new man." ) w, Gardner. hardware
q iusi the thing TO, n man who IL ull run down
and don't care whether he lives or dies; bp
found new strength. good appetite and felt jus,
like he had q new leaae ou' life. Only soc n hot.
tie. at l. farmers drug store. no. >.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Senator Vest Is not the only Missou-
ian TO be elected to the senate for the
bird term. Senator Cockrcll enjoyed
that distinguished honor four years
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

The silver men in congress have not
.iven up the fight yet, but they are
lmost hopeless of bringing the Vest
ill to a vote iii tho house this session.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

The Missouri Legislature has refused
90 into an investigation of Ex-Treas-
If hollands d~efalcation.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

The columns Of the INTELLIGENCER
o open to the farmers alliance when
Ter it or any member desires to use
EN-.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Milton Drummond made his bow in
ae Odessa Democrat this week as
d~itor-in-chief Of that sterling expo
ent of Democracy. Success to him.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

it will not be necessary to have n
law providing for beer inspectors in
Missouri. We have fully as many beer
inspectors now as there is any pressing
need for.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

- "H--|Hv----
A scientific man has invented n
Useless piano and it will soon be
Dssible to 1.-Two next door to the girl
no is learning TO play,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Z the republican party is not
ribund, why does it not stand on its
and breathe easyP
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

A bridegroom for only three days
5 found dead in his bed in Sumner,
His life was insured for $4,000.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

he most extensive tin mines in the
Id have Just been discovered in
sico.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

February term, 9th day. February 70, lSyi
In the matter of the estate of BENJAMIN f. Cor
bin, deceased
Now at this day comes Henry l.. CorbIn. nd
mlnistrator OF the estate oI Renjamm +, Lorhin.
deceased, and presents his petition yrayin1
for an order Tor the suIe Of so much Of ihr Tssf
estate of said Benjamin + Corhin, dpccsgri
rs " i'll pay and satIsly the remaining dcbts G,,r
Gy said estate, and yet unpaid for want Of sum.
Cient assets, accompanied 10y the acc1untn IigJs
and inventories required bylaw In such case. ION
examination whereof, IL Is ordered tuat MI nor.
sons interested In said estate be notified thgl
application as aforesaid has been made. mn,
That unless the contrary he shown on or Grf,r,
the first day of the next term OF this courf
to he held on the second Monday in NAV. l.li.
an order Will b. made for the sale Gl IA,
whole, or so much oil the real estate of gui,
Ben amin +. COIbin, deed, ns will he auffcIyrl
for the payment Of said debts; and IL il lutLrI
ordered that the heirs OF said deceased. rrsi
dents OF Lafayette county, lee personally sen we'd
with notice hereof us provided by starutr
/ And II 10 further ordered that this notice n,
published in The Intciligenccr, a ncwspn,ri
published In the said county for fOnr week.
successfully before the commencement of M,
next term OF this court.
A true copy: Attest.
WILLIAM GOUA5I,
froDate Judge ana cT-pniclo Probate Clerk,
iCbllt5
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
OSEPH O.

JOSEPH O. LESUEUR.
Land, Loan and Insurance Agent, Abstractcr
and Conveyancer, Lexington, Mo. Money
to loan on improved farms In Lafayette and
adjoining counties, mt lowest rates Of interest.
with privilege of paying part or all of principal
before maturity.
No delay, no red tape. Money always on
hand. Write me for terms, mcbayl =
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

o make hauling easy, boom the
A road idea.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
NOTICE OF

NOTICE OF ELECTION,
Notice Is hereby given that a meeting Of the
stockholders of the Lexington Pont0on Bridge
company, of Lexington, Mo-, will be held al
the Business Mems Hall, Thursday, March 9Th,
1891, at o II. IN for the purpose OIL electine
seven "a directors to serve for the ensuing
year. w. G.. MCCAUSLAND, Pres,
CHAs. w. LOOMS, Secretary itfeblt
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
The Remnants
and go on down. the list.

and go on down. the list.
know a good many have held off wait
ing for this opportunity.
You can keep from shivering now by
investing o mere pi:tancc in one of our Over
coats and Snits.
Heavy reductions are made in our Suits
and Underwear. We are determined to make
January a busy month, so as to keep our
salesmen busy, otherwise, they get rusty and
LOT 'hls reason object. We want your money.
We do not only promise yon fair dealing.
but tar more. From S1.35 to 81 90 worth Of
goods for 81 cash. Everybody ia invited TO
these extraordinary January prices at
Philip
Clothing Bazaar.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14


Steady employment on a farm by a man
with a small family. Good references
given. Address j, A. McCLAIN,
feb14t2 Wellington, Mo.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Balance in Treasury. .S072 10
The INTELLIGENCER regrets that it
has not space enough for the report in
full.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Bargains:-
II pounds Granulated sugar.............$l 90
IL pounds Light Brown sugar. ......... ] 90
IL pounds Dark Brown sugar l 90
Arbuckle's Coffee, per pound ............ IS
First Grade Flour, per 100 pounds....... IS
Corn Meal. per bushel. go
Corn and Tomatoes, per can............ 10
Star Tobacco, per pound ............ 10
Old Country Soap. box OF 60 pounds. ... . 90
Il Bars National Soap, for. ........... IS
Raisins, rcr pound 12Hc to ............. Is
Choice Mixed Candles. per pound. ...... l25
Clear Nice Syrup, per gallon ............ IS
Country Sorghum. per gallon ........... 40
New Orleans Syrup. per gallon ......... 90
Coal OIL, per gallon Is
Lard OIL. pei. gallon .................... %
Jclly,in 90 and 30 pound pals, per pound 81
d Choice Syrup, In . gallon pals ......... l 90
Choice No. Hams. per pound. .......... 10
Choice Breakfast Bacon. per pound..... 10
Shou ders, (smoked), per pound........ 8
shoulders, tdry sally per DO md 3D.. 7
Side Meat, (smoked), per pound ...... 8
Stde Meat, tlry salt. per pound ....... !
Pure Leaf Lard, per ptund. ............. 3
Everything We have In stock Is beng oaere
Mt Bed Rock Prices. Don't forget the place.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

RMS 4 81 X YEAR
ue,ion OF % cents will hc made il paid strictly in
a1yancc.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
=, City Money.

Mayor Russell made a statement to
the city council at last meeting Of city
finances from June l, 1890 o>Feb1, 1891.
Total Receipts. 49,. -. .$l4,403 81
Total Expenses. .......:.... 13,43l A
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

CUT uoUET-tlrst mondays of April
lst u December
MiNAL CouRT-Rirst Monday of March and
"a Monday of October.
9BATE COMMISSIONED Mondays OF Feb
May August and November.
JNTY CouRF.-Fifst Monday in each month
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
SALE.


WHEREAS, Edward Nelson and Rhoda Mel .
qrn. his wife, ny their certain deed OF trust
dated the ITO day of May, 1880. and recorded
IN the recorders office OF Lafayette county,
Missouri, in book 81, page 3li, conveyed to
The undersigned as trustee, The following
described real estate situate, lying and being
in the county of Lafayette, stRIe Of Missouri,
io-wlt: Lot number eleven QD In block num-
hCr Iyo Cl, in Waldell's addition TO tile city
81 Loxtngl"n. Missouri. as per plat OF said adj
diflon on lie In The recorder Office OF Lnia' cite
county, Missouri, which convex ancr was made
To secure the pay ment of Il certain promis-
sary note IN said deed of trust described
and, whcrca5, dcfnuit has been made in
The payment Oi said prOmiBs Try note and
interest, whGnthc same became uue and payable
pccnIdInG TO the terms of said note and of said
Il. ed or must. now therefore,. l., the UNDER Ign
I'd. trustee, at the request Of the legal holder
and owner OF said prImtBsory note, Will. on
MONDAY, MARCH 9th, ls0l,
at the c urthousc door, IN the city of LexIng-
ION. LAFAYETTE county. Missouri, between the
hours OF nine O'Clock in the forenoon and five
O'Clock in the afternoon oil that day sell publicly
NJ auction iH the Il ghrsi bidder for cash the real
rsratr above tNsUttbed, for the purpose of salts
tylng the above mentioned note and interest due
thereon and the expenses Of executing this
trust VIM. NAlhEh,
Ebl4td Trustee,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

The past year has been q successful one
10 me, aud i return thanks to my friends and
the public for their patronage so literally
and kindly bestowed. l have always en-
deavored 10 merit the good will of ali, and
ask q continuance of favor for the future.
The Remnants
of our Stock have to go now for two rea-
sons: We want the money for them, and
the space they occupy for next Syringe
Goods, which | have already commenced
buying.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
SMITH BROS.
PRICE LIST.

In order stogbridRe over the.tinevitable dull
times following the holidays we have
cut Prices Regardless of Cost.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
sekly I~ntelligencer.

IS T.. PAYNE, : Editor and Manager.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14
ORDER OF PIJBIICATI0T

In the Probate Court of Lafayette cnuu,y-
February term. 9th day, February 70, lsyi
In the matter of the estate of BENJAMIN r. Coz
bin, deceased
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-14

Probate Judge, and ex-pnlcIo Probate Cirf'k
lthllil
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-05-28

Full exercise OF the brain II favorable
10 health and loars witty. and prolonged
bLain-work = 10. necessarily Injurious
when unattended b hurry. aaxiety 90
excitement Where the nervr-t5r-e j.
limited. the eject of over-artivigv i
dangerous, bas n the yoaa< aad strong
IL II not iRiariot<. There a-e certain
occupations Nhirh are verY wearin-.
such as bank-seilsrS ard Iasaauuosi ss en-
yineers. Teea the spselslasar ofs.n 3D.
comes \ wreck thrsara tae tension "a
his nerves; also the Politisiaa- Tase .
bcokke~per using on@ part ~ IA. braia
day After day. desllz< xfsh astaiz- hRs
figures year afser Ys4rs - heoorses
tired. itssle-s. AL afs~r a whils. in
capable at Xxx Gtas h5a1 a vas-stias
OF trip - tAe aaoantaias. ansl ~ aair a. =
rerove-ss IN tsr= Ese ssh-r IA. s-eells
are called iaso 80. Am~rse4a husIasss
men. a. they <rox aflsr. 20 aut rwsiacs
the aervous exp@adasar- - eorrv-p.arid
with irs natural decline. Kassn-sS and
GoEest.e trgasg.s scar zpsa t-~ nerves.
Crsmnuing IN x-hools - very bad la iss
r~snlr& The hr4ln af tAe cAil4 safer-
ing FROM evsF-stEIy rehs tae Blood q
elements provided fer the ErgSth q ihs
BODY A sesRlt. ths chiiI Is st1nte-4
although the parents n4E have been
fue zuiua.Es
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-05-28
TIE DAVIS moNUmsNk
An Erers to u. Made to Raise tn. More,
TO Bald It.

Al recent meeting ct the southern
Press Association a. Memphis. com
nittee Of three was appointed 20 CO.
operate with Cen John r. t;ordon.
COmmander-in-Chief OF the Confederate
Veteran Associations, in raising a fund
for erecting monument ~ the memory
of jefferson Davis This step vas taken
n fzr,herance OF n scheme set on foot
ID srtly after Mr.. Davis death and
vkich was intended % secaTe the CO.
rr~ration OF southern newspapers for
this end. some money has already
been raised, but the efforts in this di-
rcction have heretofore been deSgltory
aud lacking in system The committee
have therefore thogght it best that
some action shoald be taken to the end
that general and Simultaneous move
msnt may be tnauwurss~-s. They have.
therefore. prepared the following ad-
dress.
20 the People % the South;
IL has besa tho custom % all tines
and Of all peoples TO honor the memory
Of their illustrious dead by the building
VI WANWAAAfhA-s y 0AHH NAAAA w
petusl reminder of their virtues and
achievements southern soil IS rich
with the blood and ashes Of >1uthsra
heroes and patriots. whose memory will
he a priceless heritage aud inspiring II
ample forever Among all the noble
dead. there Is none whose name appeals
With greater power 10 the aFectiouatc
remembrance Of the Southern people
than that Of Jefferson Davis His spica-
did valor gpon the field of battle. his
brilliant abilities in the arena % states
| man<hip. his heroic fortituie under per-
secution unparalleled in its asros-ity and
bitterness. hts patient. proud endurance
of calHmny and ietraction make him \
figure which will stand Tor all time in
the group Cf the great men of our his
tory.
The causs for which be fought ard
suffered has gone down and We have
buried il forever. Bus there Is no scnti-
| meut Of honor ~ OF patriotism which
requires ~ TO bury the memory Of those
whose lives were entNineI with aud
| whose blood was shed fnr IT, The South
crn PEOPLE wlll have become lost t.
every sense Of hoaorable manhood anS
womsnhOod when they forgot him who.
for their sake. wore the shacktes upon
his wasted limbs We owe il To our
selves and to our ckildrcu 20 build \
monument TO his memory. We. there
fore. appeal 10 the people of the South,
confident Of the nature OF their response.
We have appointed June =. 1921. as a
day upon which the people OF every
town and county in the southern States
should meet and take tho proper steps
to forward the enterprise of voluntary
contributions or ether methods which
they may deem best. Let those who
feel a patriotic interest IN this move
ment everywhere begin at once to or
ganize a m lvement in their respective
communities and serure large and
enthusiastic meeting on the day ap-
| pointed ami send the results of their
efforts to Capt. Johu l.. Weber. Charles
ton. :. C.. who will at a. Treasurer
of the fund.
| JorrS ". CurInEES<.
| PATREcx WALSH.
| JouN IANsnoN WEREE
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-05-28
DIRECTORS INDICTED.

Charged with Loss Of Life Through De-
fectivr Trsstle~-Not n safe rre<tI. Within
the Limits Of Hartford County-Every
One showing Rotten rImb~rs.
BEI. AIR. Md. May af-The directors
Of the Maryland Central railroad have
been indicted by the grand jury for
manslaughter. The Indictment was
found in connection with the accident
Of April rs last. when several lives
were lost in consequence of the wreck
ing Of freight train. The wreck. IL
was found. was caused by broken
trestle. The accident occurred within
the limits of Hartford county. and the
grand jury of that county found the in
dictments. Evidence was assduced
before it that the company had
been repeatedly warned Of the
dangerous conditions of the trestleS in
that portion of the state. and an ex-
pert who had been employed tn exam
inc the trestles swore that there was
not a safe one on the line ot the road
within the county. He testified that M.
saw the bridge over Deer creek sway
when train passed over il. He fur
ther testified that in every trestte he
found rotten timbers, and that the PRES
enee of these must have been known to
the repairmen of the road
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-05-28
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


CsSroS, May I>-In digging out the
foundation for the $4,000 thrrc-storv
brick hotel being built hy T.. Ttolie. ora
Of the negro lahIrers today struck =
hard substance with hi- pick. which.
upon answering he di pvrrcd - - q
large jar of gold lie attempted to con
ccal his find and make way with IL. bns
two other negroes working near him
saw what he bad found and Immediately
there began 4 scramble for the gold
The Jar Nas broken AMI the gold SCAT
tered. Mr.. Olsen. the contractor.
thought they we're fighting. and ran
over to stop the row. but when discov-
ering the cause % the excitement. as
once joined in the scramble for the
gold The three negroes got most u IL
and Immediately derampcd. leaving no
trace Of their whereabouts
Right over the spot where tho roli
waS found once stood snail Office and
sleeping room. which belonged 70 and
W4s occupied BY Col Nontford Jones. a
former Ne1Ithy citizen Of Canton and
uliser, AMI it Is supposed that he buried
the gold there during the war The
amount found Is supposed % b. about
st1.0o. The question now Is. 10 tho
money cvuld hs recovered. whether il
wOali belong 10 \. Trolic. the present
owner Of the property on which II was
found. or 70 DR. Noutfori Jones, the sole
heir 70 col Jones' estate.