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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
CRENSHAW d YOUNG.

Few professions are more exactIng
in their requirements than that of the
druggist, who holds, rs it were, the
lives of humanity in their hands; for,
let an error in compounding occur, and
instead of relieving pain or disease,
danger or death is the result. A firm
that has met with large share of sue
cess, since opening in 1892, is the one
composed of j. G.. Crenshaw and
A. q. Young, whose elegantly appointed
pharmacy contains n first-class and
most comprehensive assortment of
pure drugs, to which special attention
is given proprietary medicines, toilet
articles, druggists sundries, etc., that
for purity and freshness are unexcclled.
The prescription department is quite
extensive, being under the charge of
competent and reliable pharmacists,
who are we'll known for skill IN COM
pounding, and who pride themselves
upon using only the purest and highest
standard drugs and pharmaceuticals in
all their prescriptive work. As both
these gentlemen are natives of Missou-
RI, they are earnest IN their endeavors
to build up the city of their adoption
in all matters pertaining to its growth
and future development.
THE PHILIP KELLER CLOTHING co.
As an extensive clothing house, de-
serving special mention in description
of Lexington's business firms, none are
more prominent than the above, which
was established as far back as 1853 BY
an uncle of the present proprietors.
The firm is composed of Philip and
Leo Keller, the former residing In
Chicago, and the latter, who Is also
secretary Of Lexington's Board o.
Trade, attending to the management
of the firms business in this city. With
extensive premises, covering two floors
S0x9O feet, and employing from
| eight to fifteen statesmen, no store in
the city is there to be found stock o.
such magnificent proportions adapted
to the wants of those who would b,
well dressed In stylish and attractive
goods. Only keeping a high grade o
clothing and furnishings, the patrons
Of this house are among our leading
business and professional men, wht
appreciate the efforts of this firm. Al
extensive custom made tailoring es
tablishmcnt is also under the control o
Keller and Fredricks that is the re
cipient of large and fashionable
trade. Thoroughly alive to the city
wants and progressive in all matters
Mr.. Leo Keller in his efforts to upbuil,
this city spares neither time or money
and his labors in this direction stam]
him as the right man for the position
in which his services are so muc
needed in furthering the building O
the much desired bridge between tn
, two counties.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
LAFAYETTE COUNTY BANK.
Eou no nks in tho uninn hava n NOR

interesting and none more honorable
history than the Lafayette County
Bank. This historic city is unique in
having actually the Oldest established
banking business in Missouri, and it Is
doubtful if there are many older ones
west Of the Alleghenies. 1t was origi-
nslly founded in 1843, by the late
Robert Aull, as the pioneer private
banking house west of st. Louis. The
present owners have still in their pos
session s'Discount No. 49," of the
original house, dated in the year 1845.
This house saw the rise and fall of all
the mining excitements from that OF
1849, in California, down, and on its
old pair of gold scales many pound
of dust from California, Colorado and
Montana has been weighed when
bought by this bank. On its books
have been credited, from first to last,
wagon loads of Mexican silver llaIs,
brought back from Santa Fe and Chi
huahua by Missouri traders and
freighters. The last lot ever brought
to Lexington was bought by this bank
and shipped for st. Louis on a steam.
boat, but the boat sank and the dollars
lie somewhere in the bottom of the
"Big Muddy" the insurance company
paying the loss. In 1851, the late
Captain George Wilson took a position
in it, and having been for years
familiar with government business, a:
i an army officer, quartermaster, and a
register of the United States lant
office, he introduced thorough method
and order into the large volume o
business which Mr.. Aull's extensive
means and popularity had attracted
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
L. GILLEN.

A most important branch of mer-
camille activity, deserving special men,
ton in describing Lexington's business
industries, is the trade in hardware.
A firm of special prominence in this
line was established in 1880 by Louis
Gillen, who has most eligibly located
quarters, comprising two floors, having
a frontage of twenty-five feet and a
depth of lis feet, where may be found
most exhaustive line of builders /,
shelf and smithing hardware that has
no superior in this city. In tools,
cutlery, plumbers supplies, house fur
nishing goods, barbed wire, etc., the
stock embraces every thing needed for
the house, store, farm or builder.
Different varieties of pumps, churns,
the Normond Greenland refrigerators,
and an endless list of articles needed
by all and every one can always be
found at this place which is without
exception unusually large and complete
for city of this size. Associated with
Mr.. Gillen Is his son, Albert, whose
knowledge of the business and courteous
ways adds no little to the popularity oi
this store which by large trade in the
city and adjoining country holds 4
strong position in the heavy busines:
transactions of this bustling city.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
DIR. j. j. GREER.

Few professions are of equal benefit
to the human race as that of dentistry,
and in chronicling the business and
professional interests of Lexington at
this time, we cannot forbear speaking
of one whose success has demonstrated
his ability since locating in this city in
1890. DIR. Greer, who is q native
Missourian, graduated from the Mis-
souri, Dental College in the class of
80, having been careful and palms.
taking student in all branches of his
profession. His elegant parlors on the
corner of Tenth street and Franklin
avenue are provided with all modern
appliances for facilitating his work,
and IN extracting, filling, crown or
bridge work, making teeth on plates,
its satisfaction is guaranteed in every
instance. Progressive in all matters
pertaining to his profes sion, DIR. Greer
has won his way rapidly into popular
favor, and his patients represent the
leading families of the city and
county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
psparo1ve ELDHR,s AppoINrMENrs,

PREoIDING ELDERS APPOINTMENTS,
The following are the appointments Of
the prssiding elder mp to and including
July 2eth;
Cordsr and Blackburn, May %. n; Elm
wood and Bethel, q, 2s; Lexington sta,
June 2, q; Higginsville STA, 0, 10; Odessa
ssd Marvin Chapel, 10, II; Longwood and
High Point, 1S, IA; Dover Ct, 30, July 1;
Wavsriy sta., 2, 8; Miami and Mt. Carmel,
10, 10; Malta Bend and Grand Pass, q, 22;
WArrensburg STA, %, 20.
Writtsn reports, as the discipline
directs, will be required from the local
preachers and the board of trustees.
J. M. Boon, p. Il.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
Eleci rlc BIliers.

This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need no special mem
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and 1t is guaran.
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure oil diseases Of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils,
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. VIII drive malariS from
the system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers. For cure Of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Electric
Bitters-entire satisfaction guaranteed, OF
money refunded. Price Soc. andk3l pei
bottle at Tevis' drug store. No.6
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
LAEAYETTE WNTY.
A Great Agriculture Stock
and Mining 0ouig
It's Past and Present and Future Possible
ties With a Descript of Lex
ingtsn, Its County Seat.
Brief Sketches of Its Prominent Business Men Who Have
Aided in Its Upbuiding.
BY w. MONTAGUE BLISS.

write up Of Lexington, will receive
prompt reply, as. they the lead
ers in the city 's1business, banking and
professional circles.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
Highest of all In Leavening Powell:
Highest Of all In Leavening Power-Latest u Govt Report
Re-! y! Bss'ss Bsxd:ss
AbSoluTErY Pure
ABSOLUTELY PURE

in the markets of the country, and by
sharing these bargains with patrons,
few similar concerns enjoy so liberal a
patronage as Geyer & Company.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
LEROY FARMER.

The drug business of which Leroy
Farmer, native Of Virginia, is the
proprietor, was established by himself
in 1888, and today he has in the
Hearle building a store of rare elegance
and design seldom seen even in metro
politan cities. Its dimensions are 25x
100 feet, elegantly fitted up in oak,
displaying q stock of drugs, patent
medicines, toilet articles, druggists
sundries, stationery, artists materials
of every kind, paints, oils and glass.
With view to the comfort of lady
patrons, space has been fitted up with
chairs, mirrors, and carpets, where
rest may be had while waiting for the
filling of orders, that cannot fail to be
appreciated by the fair sex. A thor
Ough prescriptionist and a registered
pharmacist, Mr.. Farmer gives this
department his personal attention, and
a large trade has thereby resulted
throughout this community, rendering
his place attractive to all. Public
spirited in all circles, Lexington has
no firm that adds more to its interests
than the one forming the subject oi
this sketch, which, without doubt, is
the leading drug firm of Lafayette
county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL.

To the outside world city is largely
judged by the hotel accommodations
provided for the permanent or transient
guest. Among the hotels of Central
Missouri, the Grand Central of this
city, has long been favorably known,
and when 1t was recently purchased by
George A. Kriehn, one of the cIty's
most prominent capitalists, it was with
q view of giving it thorough over
hauling and making many improve
ments that when completed, will add
largely to its comfort and attractive
ness. Last December, Land DeMerritt
assumed charge of the Grand Central.
He is well known throughout Missouri
as a popular and painstaking landlord,
having been connected with the New
Albany, Old Lindell and Hotel Wood
lawn, in Kansas City; but more re-
Gently with the Sweet Springs and City
Hotel for eight years past. With
thirty sleeping rooms, dining room
seating fifty guests, four sample rooms,
elegant office, and the only bath rooms
in town, the Grand Central with its
many improvements cannot fail to be
popular. Special pains are taken to
make the cuisine Of this hostelry equal
to any in the state, and with Mr.. De-
Merritt as Its head, the popularity Of
the CIR and Central will ever increase.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26

Bee the Insurance, the latest vapor stove,
at 6chaws 4 Weis. 5-6tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
KRIEHN q wILKER.

khlEhn q WILMER.
An old and successful firm that is
widely known in this locality is the
above, which has had business exist
ence covering twenty years. Admirab' y
located in an attractive store, that has q
frontage of thirty-five feet and depth
of one hundred feet. ample opportunity
is offered for displaying one of the
largest and best selected stocks of dry
goods, notions, hosiery, embroideries.
carpets and lace curtains ever presented
for the inspection of our citizens. The
prOprietors of this emporium are ladies'
Of well known judgment. and their taste
in selecting goods adapted 10 the wants
Of discriminating public show clearly
an acquaintance with the business which
they have so long carried OH. The firm
are sole agents for this city of the famous
Butterick Patterns, which are univer-
sally used all over the country. With
courteous assistants, this house is ex-
ceedingly popular with our people. who
appreciate the efforts put forth by its
prOprietors to cater to their wants by
giving superior goods at low prices.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
GEORGE +. KING.

A native of st. Charles county, IN
this state, Mr.. King has been since
1868 closely identified with the busi-
ness interests of Lexington, and holds n
foremost place, as a dealer in stoves,
house furnishing goods, tinware, etc.
His premises, on Franklin avenue, are
well filled with everything necdful for
the hOusekeeper, and an inspection of
his stock discloses the fact that he
carries the famous Majestic Ranges,
New Process gasoline stoves, Alaska
refrigerators, Gooch and Peerless ice
cream freezers, which are leaders i'm
this class of goods. Connected with
this establishment is well equipped
tin and sheet iron shop, giving employ
ment to two competent workmen, who
are prepared to do repairing, roofing,
guttering, etc., either in city or coun-
try at short notice. Thorough in all
work entrusted to his care, and hand
ling only q high grade of goods, the
success Of Mr.. King during the past
twenty-five years demonstrates his fit
ness to be called a leader in the stove
and furnishing trade of Lexington.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26

ness is said to be next to Goodness il
is to be inferred that, Judging from the
large trade enjoyed by the Lexington
Steam Laundry, that as a sequence our
people are far above the average in
this respect. ]. ii. Hall, the popular
proprietor, is well known to our peo-
pie, having been in other business in
this city for number of years, SO that
when assuming charge of this enter
prise in October, 1898, after making
many new improvements, consisting of
new boiler and starching machine, it
was with Confidence that he could
claim:to give better satisfaction to his
patrons than was ever before enjoyed.
The premises occupied by this laundry
are most extensive, being eligibly
located on Franklin avenue, and sup
piled with the most improved Troy
laundry machinery, which is run by an
engine of twelve horse power, giving
employment to five operatives. Owing
to the care and. attention given work,
complaints are seldom heard, and the
quality of work turned out gives uni
versal satisfaction, making this laundry
the equal of any in the state.
MORRISON BANK.
In these days of financial disquietude
it is gratifying to know that the solidity
of Lexington's banks is without ques-
tion. A conspicuous example of well
merited success is afforded by a glance
at the financial institution that under
the name of the Morrison-Wentworth
Bank was founded by William Morri-
son and S. G. Wentworth, in 1875.
The proprietors, of this bank are among
our Oldest and most respected citizens,
vino have done much to build up and
increase the city's prosperity, by wise
and business like methods, avoiding
all tendencies to speculation, with the
result of gaining name for careful
financiering throughout the monetary
centsrs of this country. Owning its
own banking house and having a capi-
tai of $75, 900, with surplus of S5 900,
the usual functions of bank are pur-
sued, such as loaning money, receiving
deposits, making collections and issuing
exchange. The list of the banks cor
respondents comprise the National
Bank and Midland Bank, of Kansas
City; the LaClede and Fourth National,
of st. Louis, and the First National, OF
New York City. As president of this
bank J. Q. Plattenburg is popular with
all and ably fills his responsible posi-.
ton. The cashier, J. G. Worthington,
who is native OF Kentucky, has held
the position of collector four years and
as deputy the same length of time
With four employees prompt service i:
afforded all who have business will
this institution and its scope of use
fulness stamps it as one of the formos
fiduciary concerns of Lafayette county
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26

THE LEXINGTON STEAM LAUNDRY.
No line OF business Is of more I'M
portance 20 any community than n
first-class steam laundry, and an insti-
tuition that has met with considerable
success since its opening, forms the
subject of this review. Since cleanli-
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-05-26
Only the Scars Remain.

"Among the many testimonials which I
see In regard to certain medicines perform
ing cures, cleansing the blood, etc." writes
HENRY HUDSON, Of the James Smith
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-04
MEN VINO ARE ALWAYS BUSY.

Pai.s's Ce:sry Coapeuad BrisAsens the
Eye. decreases the Appetite. RE-
stores sleep Regulates tae Vital
OrgAas-
Under the stress Of social or business
dutieA or both. how few business men ind
time 20 properly repair the waste Of ex-
cessive mental labor and close ccnEne-
menf.
The result Of this neglect is plainly to
b read in the careuo.n. nervous faces and
physical poverty Of the average business
man one meesA
But Paine's celery compound hriehtens
their eyes. increases their appetite, causes
good digestion and regular action Of the
organs Of assimilation
Much so-callec overwork OF business
men 10 the oyerwork of worry, care.
anxiety. haste. These make the seysrest
drafts on their vitality. Those who suffer
from nervous debility. mental depression.
sieeplessness or dyspepsia End Paine's
Gallery compound . powerful restorative.
II regulates the liver and kicaeys. clcanses
the blood and feeds the nerves aud nerve
censers all over the body. Recovery from
diseases Of the liver. kidneys and stomach
by the aid Of Paine's celery compound 10
lasting. 1t is the greatest Of eli modern
restorative agents.
Paine's celery compound 10 prescribed
BY physicians who differ in many other
things but agree in estimating highly this
greatest of remedies for curing diseases Of
the kidneys. rheumatism, govt. dyspepsia,
Bright's disease and stomach disorders
due to deranged nervous system-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-04
HI aaOWED MIS- GOOD FATE.
Technical Defects Not Allowed 60 Dsfsas
Hon est Settlers Claim.

A0CootS0S D1kSCt8 wv AbtOWou 20 Ooxooy
Honsss Settlers Claim.
Assistant United States Land Commits
sioner Edward A. Bowers. In q letter to
the register and receiver of the Seattle
land once. shows the advantage accruing
to Q settler by his acting in good faith.
even when technically lacking in the full
requirements OF the lsw. liver Benson. on
May 2. lsss. took up homestead upon the
tide nats near Stan WOOD. and at once CON-
meneed to improve the same by ditching
and dykinR. but IL was not until April s.
1859. that he Was able to move his family
onto the place. On March z. 1894, or
thirty days before he had completed his
five years. residence upon the land. he
submitted final proof. aud IL was trans
United to the general land Office at WASH
ington City.
During the Eve years Benson had con-
tinuously resided upon his place and had
made extensive improvements upon Il.
and In his affidavit of proof no stated that
IL was impossible for him to build home
and remove his family TO tho land at the
time when he made the entry owing TO
the submerged state of the land at high
tide. The assistant commissioner says
tha, Bcnson's good faith had been clearly
shown. and that under the circumstances
he should be allowed credit for residencs
from The date Of his eatry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-04
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Assignneat Of Barre broa Petition 70
- aside sole. ct for hearing April d
kons.t NcMann " J. A. Moore 81 Az
Rind,n9s and decree: signed.
G. W. Smith ~ Westsrn Navigation
CoEpany-Pstitson 70 discharge property :
submitted.
fsni Hopkins " Jamison-Mxon Mill
Company-Findines and decree; signed:
Charles Andersen W. J. s. AaggS-OrdeE
Of dismissal; signed.
GIVE
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IsnNIn,v Ss,1;.s -, dsssns.r,. nos,.s -
ra.,;s. s. ~. 800 'osa0s %
w. Fl. Norton ". Portland Cracker Com
pany-Continced and stricken from trial
calendar.
Duwamish Dairy Company Va A. W.
tana. ao n' ~ p'osec 1901 !.
and iademrnt in ,hs ann ~ sasi
&C Warronn;er - n =. W..hir v&or
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-04
THE EVIDENCE NOT KNOU0n.
Ida Peterson Fails to Prove That kehoo
Aaola HA1 2AyinRa.

asols Hss savings-
The charge against Andy Kehoe, the
First ward Democratic politician, Of steal.
ing 81 from the bureau drawer of Ida
Petersen. . cham bsrmaid In the st. James
hotel, run by Kehoe's father, vas DIS
missed yesterday by Justice Caldwell.
Charles Lampkin was made co-defendant
BY the state, he being charged with shar.
ing In the spoil. bur he. too, Wss declared
not guilty by the justice.
Ida Peterson. the prosecuting witness,
testified that . week ago Monday shs
stepped out OF her room. leaving the door
open for . few minutes, and In doing SO
she saw kehoe tiptoeing along the hall
toward her room. A few minutes later.
before returning to her room. she saw him
tiptoeing back again. No one else was on
that door 1t the time exceps Kshoe. When
she went into her room she found the
bureau drawer open and little pasteboard
box, containing 81, missing. She a, once
thought kehoc had taken IL, and followed
him up stairs to speak to him about it. but
he was not there st the time She found In .
closet the box which had contained the
money and the band which had been
around IL.
Immediately aiterward kehoe and Lamp
kin had showed themselves possessed Of
an unusual amount Of money. which they
we're squandering on wine.
The defense offered no testimony. and
Justice Caldwell said that while there was
considerable doubt In his mind. he did not
think he should hold = man whom ne
thought there was no chance Of convict
ing In the superior court
IL IL understood that Kehoe will bo
again arrested and tried on the same
charge, some new testimony not available
yesterday having bean discovered.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-04
Rainier Avenue STRIKE xnd.d.

The strike Of the employees of the Rainier
Avenue Electric railway only lasted few
hours. for it was settled about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. Superintendent Camp
ran one car into the city in the morn
ing before that time, and then Receiver
w. J. Grambs went out to Columbia to
sec about starting the other cars. He
found the old employees and proceeded to
discuss tho controversy with them. He
explained 70 them that, ~ receiver. his
only resource for the payment Of wages
was the earnings Of the road. and that un-
less they accepted the reduction he could
not earn money to pay their current
wages and the claims for arrears due them.
which bad the preference over al others.
They yielded to his arguments and re-
turned TO work, with the assurance Of get
ting all the reduced wages an cash. while
formerly half simply vent on the books 10
their credit.
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60, while the alleged Fagin was bound
over to the superior court for buying
stolen property. vaileton had not been
ont . day before his father went
to the police station claiming that
the boy was absolutely incorrigibls and
could not even be driven home. At his
request the police began watching for the
boy and yesterday evening Officer McEn-
tire caught him on Pike street with de
gang" He Was terrified into hystsrics
almost when no was informed that the
reform school would be his fate. He win
have hearing today probably.