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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07
q COUNTY FAIR.


The INTELLIGENCER admires the
pluck, push and progress of the mer-
chants Of Higginsville who have taken
charge Of nj county fair, and raised q
sufficient guarantee to assure it's sue
cess.
While H~igginsville will be greatly
benefited by the fair, yet rich results
will be obtained for all parts of the
county, by the holding of q successful
meeting.
The occasion this year as we are in
formed, will not be wholly given up t.
the ACE course, but will largely be al
exhibition OF the material growth and
prosperity Of Lafayette county. This
We are told will be q farmers fair, ano
We, are sure that IL the products o
lafayette county farms are well ano
fully exhibited, some who have resided
In the county a life time will be sur.
prised to witness the marvellous posi-
bilities of this "Garden of Eden.n
Every citizen Of the county should
spend one day or more at the fair thi,
year. The. attractions will be out o.
the ordinary and of such characte,
that will not invoke adverse criticism
W. want the people of this count,
to know Of one another, to com.
together oftener upon such occasion.
- this, and come into better knowl.
edge Of their surroundings.
W. are happy to know that the faii
Is assured, and we trust that it will b,
patronized by every citizen of tn,
county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Mr.. J. q. Withers, Of Columbia, (Mo.)
has moved his family to this city and has
taken charge Of his grocery store on the
Tevis corner. lie has ordered . very large
and complete lire of groceries all Of
which will arrive d first Of The week.
We welcome Mr.. and Mrs. Withsrs add
their estimable children TO Lexington,
and congratulate our citizens that they
are to live among W. We knew Mr..
withers ut Columbia, and Gao assure our
people that he is sgentieman Of the high
est and best type. He has invested his
money here and will make this his future
home. His customers will nnd him &C.
c~ommodating, generous and houorabis.
His competitors will find in him . man
who will never stoop 10 take advaatags.
We bespesk for him . good shars Of
patronage, and trust that he add his
family shall never regret haviag moved to
Lexington.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

III take an honorable, unselish gold
bug into my confidence quicker than l
will a silver bug whose sOle ambition is
to get me to vote for him. for IN Office. l
believe in the American people looking
at this subjecta With their eyes and not
with their prejudices. I do hope it will
be settled right, and that the great par
ties in making their nominations will he
guided by patriotism, and name men
whose ambition is to serve their country
hOnOrably and we'll.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

johnson (Co.) Star:-We heartily
endorse the effort being made by the
people Of Lexington to have the old
battle ground Of the battle Of Lexing-
ION set aside as . national park. Every
battle ground in the United States
should be converted into q park when
such Q thing can be done.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Grover Cleveland's federal officials
can't speak for a democratic ticket.
but they are privileged to take The
stump for Wall street, when Morgan q
Rothchild say 30.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07


Miss Mary Silver is the guest of Ssdalis
relatives.
Albert johnson, Jr.. has returned from
st. Louis.
Mr.. Evan Young will return to Chicago
tomorrow.
Mr.. Sam Jones spent last Sunday in
K ,nsas City.
B. c. Drummond, OF the Qui vivs, was
here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. N. McCausland spent
Sunday In Sedalia.
Mr.. Jas. Fishback, OF Napoleon, wa
here on business Wednesday.
Mr.. James Eckle, OF Dover, was In the
city q short time the 6rst Of this week.
Miss Jennie Dinwiddie. of Waverly. wa
here this week visiting the Misses John.
MI. John wittsnburg visited his home
folks at Leavenworth, Kas., last Sunday.
Miss Rose Allison. of Longwood, spent
several days this week with Miss Ksthryne
Trail.
Mrs. Cora Austin Herrin, OF Kansas
City, spent Sunday with her grandmother,
Mrs. 8. f. Graves.
Miss Lucis Hays. returned home last
Saturday evening from . pleasant visit
with friends near Wellington.
Nj. Levy Bullard vent TO Fulton Thurs-
day TO attend the alumni reunion Of the
Missouri deaf and dumb school.
Miss DOME Weber, who hes been In the
east purchasing her fall stock Of dry
goods. arrived home Monday morning.
MIR. John Fritz. OF Kansas City, was
here Thursday, and entered two sons at
w. NJ. A. He was s~sssssoEoof this county
from 1870 10 1874.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Martin. Of Kansas
City, arrived here Tuesday evening and
are the guests Of Mrs. MARITIME parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Trail.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Those newspapers that are bowling
about bimetallism, but are opposed to
the ratio OF 16 to 1, are either too
ignorant TO name a ratio oil else afraid
70 do it. The ratio is only a hiding
place for their deception. They are
Rold hays.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The citizens responded generously
for the celebration. The finance is
assured.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

A National Park here would make
this town q place of such interest that
all tourists would visit it when going
through Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas. William A. Photo aud his wife. Rita
A. floto, by their certain deed of trust, dated
the frst day of February, lesa, and recorded IN
the Office OF the recorder OF deeds for Lafay-
ette county. Missouri, ,n book laL page Isl,
did convey to August Newman. - trustee, the
following described real estate, situated In
Lafay cite county. state OF Missouri, 20. wit:
Lot No. three go. la block d. In Jording's
addition To the town of ALMA, rs the same
addition "a said town of Alma, now on HE
aud % record la the records OF the recorders
othce of LAFAYETTE county. state of Missouri,
Ia secure the payment Of q promissorv note
IN said deed described; aud whereas, q 10 pro-
vided In said deed OF trust, that In case of the
absence, death. refusal Ia act, or disability u
act, in ANY wise, of said trustee, the then
acting sheriff of Lafayette county, Missouri.
shall bccomc ths successor of the said
trustee; and whereas. the said William
Lohoefner refuses In !sct, and default having
been made In the pay ment Of said note, and
interest thereon, when the same became due
aud pay able, l the undersigned, sheriff of
Lafayette county, state OF Missouri. and
holder aud owner Of said note, on
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER nth. isas,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock Ia the FORE
noon aud fyr o'ciock la the afternoon ot thss
day, sell publicly at auction, 60 the hirnent
bidder. for cash Ia hand. at the rourSnouss
door, in the city Of Lexington. la Lafn, cite
county, Missouri, the real estate above
described, tor the purpose OF ssttsfyiug said
note aud interest therson, and paytnr the
cost ana expenses OF ex coating tails trust.
ZACH, W. WIGHT,
siotd sheriff and Trustee.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

John j. Ingalls, favors the election
Of senators by direct vote. He must
think hrs republican brethren in thu
Kansas legislature too high priced.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

1t is said that Quay bought the Penn
~sylvania republicans with 1925 DOC.
Pennsylvania always was a cheap kind
of 0 state.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

1t is understood that Jefferson City
is willing to let its Missouri Pacific
depot be moved to Sedalia.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Hardin will be elected in Kentucky
il the administration will keep hands
off
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Morgan & Rothchild are keeping
tn ar contract in good faith as if they
expected a continuation Of patronage.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The coroner's jury has not yet rem
dered the verdict that the silver ques-
ton Is dead.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

u. S. Hall has struck his level. He
is debating the money question with
j. Weller Long.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

No one is hurt yet by giving to Lex
ington enterprises. 1t takes money 10
build up o town.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The democrats of the country must
get together, bat the golden calf must
90 first.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The fellows who cay the silver ques-
ton is dead, said the same thing about
DIR. Fraker.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The Sedala Capital has absorbed
the Gazette. The Lion and the Lamb
lie down together.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Morning Glory Coffee stands head and
shoulders above all others, At the price.
Ripe, fully matured, sound BEANS. Every
one can afford the price. A superb drink,
for 30 cents . pound. s-s-tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

This city will never regret its Battle
of Lexington celebration, because the
result of it will be q National Park.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

DIR. Fraker has been found, and hers
( lily as lively as any corpse that has
ever been discovered.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07
baker ''; :,s,..,.
Wholesale Grocers. Importers and
Coffee R~Oasters,
KANSAS CITY. NO.
CLIFF b. GOODWIN,
TRAVELLING sALEsAAN.
NOTICE |!

xVO1SA
CITY REGISTERS OFFICE,
LEXINGTON. No., Sept. q, 1885,.
Public notice 10 hereby given that the Mayor,
City Council and Assessor sat ns Q Court Ut
Appeals and Board of Equalization on Tues
day and Wednesday. september I'd and eth,
1855. and the following persons were raised ON
real and personal property tax OF 1896:
ON PROPERrY.
Chas. A. Rex. from St7 to 500.
Louis Bauerle, from - to $3.50.
John BouV. ST., FROM e62 to e3U0.
Geyer & Co., be assessed Ut $40.
Pat Pagan. FROM eso TO ezo0:
Fred braun. from ESQ to 1886.
O.. A. kriehn, FROM oeU0 To e776.
John e. Burden, from 900 to e625.
Young \ Buford, from 81 100 to d ,e0o.
Adam Walk. from S3it to $500.
ON REAL ESTATE.
Z j. McGrew. On strip south of South
street. 100 x:DV feet, south OF block D, LIST addi-
ton 10 Lexington, raised from el,0S0 to e5.0O0.
Il. N. Taubman, ON lot 10. block !, Taub'
mans addition to Lexington, raised To el.5U0.
lot M 4. biocH hI J. faSsman's addition to iening.
ton, raised from t2lO to $50.
J.P Coen, Jr., on lots ! TO Q Inclusive, and
l2n feet east side of lot Z. block ., Tabman's
addition to Lexington, raised from s3oO to
"a. W. sitter, on lot 4. part vest side block "a.
LIST addition to Lexington, raised from ssoo to
q W Fredcndall. on lot .. 90 feet east side
block %, LIST addition to Lexington raised from
James Berryhin. on lot 4, block !. Pomeroy's
addition to Lexington, raised from $40 to $500.
Ernest Sailing, on lot o, block !. fomeroys
addition to Lexington, raised to e3d0.
Peter Lindsey. ON lot 4, block ]. Pomeroy's
addition to Lexington, raised from $50 to $500.
JeIington. raised from o2l0 TO 900.
III. q Wallace, ST., on lots and 2, block II,
lat addition TO Lexington, raised from ESQ to
James R,ps, on lot Is. Old Lexington, raised
from Am IN EIAL
All perso IS feeling themselves, aggiieyed BY
snnesr and aIs their complaint With the
bard on Monday. September 9TH, lao, At ~
O'Clock q m.
~ ~e JAMES N. PRICE.
CRY Rec lister.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Hardin can read, and will not use
gold glasses to construe his platform.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Let us not forget the National park
In the skirmish. We must have it.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Ist: This is a home institution.
and: Its new machinery enables it to turn out as fine
work as can be had anywhere. We guarantee this.
3rd: This institution employs Lexington labor. The
more work it gets, the greater the number employed.
4th: Your Laundry is called for and delivered at your
own door, and the money that you pay for it is put in the
channels Of home trade.
Give US a trial order, before you pass judgment on
our work. We do business on the square. II we can't do
you good work, it will be our fault that we lose a customer.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

DR.. Fraker would have an appropri-
ate name il the ssr's" vert left out.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

am so convinced OIL tne tTuth " my
nosition that | believe l a describe the
home when / have a knowledge OF the
children. There is a home in this town
that | have never visited. l do not
know what kind of carpets cover the
floor, or what kind of pictures are on the
wall. l have never seen the library, n
do not know of my own knowledge that
there is a Bible in the house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

DEATRs.

Born, 10 California. Mo-, August &, 1895,
to b wife of Rev. William Ferguson,
Bette Green, . boy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

STATE OF MISSOURI, l..
COUNTY or LAFAYETTE, -
WE. T.. b. Benning, President, and J. ..
vickars. Cashier OF said bank, each Of ~, do
solemnly swear that the above statameut 10
true to the best OF our knowledge and belief.
T. B BENNING, President.
J. 8. vICKAkS, Csshisr.
Subscribed aud sworn to before M, this
NTH day Of September. a. D., eighteen hun
bred and ninety1nye.
49,. WITNESS my hand and notArial
SEAL seal the late last aforosaid.
Commissioners and quslioed for Q tern
expiring February f5th. l0ool
Taos. T PUckrff. Notary Public.
Correct-Atest:
Soi' 3 S asss.s. }D'''''0'.
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RAMBLER.
hest index to the

THE hest index to the
influence of a home
is the children. !Charac-
ters are moulded al
HON 9. Father and
mother always stamp to
a great degree, their
own personality on the
child. No one can deny
this, and, consequently
when l see a good boy,
l at once conclude that
the parental intlu-
ence has beeen good, +
and vice versa.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

U0AA00
Died, 10 Cordsr, September s 1885. Of
paralysis OF the heart, Mrs.. Mary A.
Charlton, aged 20 years.
The deceased was . most sstimabls lady,
having lived Q Christian life. She had
BEEN . member Of the Methodist church
Hity-thrse years. Her husband died
shout ten years ago. She leaves two
children, Mrs. james Cordsr and Mr.. Lee
Charlton. TO mourn her death. Peace 70
her memory; sympathy 70 her loved ONES.
Died, In this city, yesterday (Fridsy)
OF diseases, Mrs. julia, wife Of Thomas
Hare, aged nearly IS years.
The deceased was the wife of Mr.. Thos.
Hare. . member Of our city council, aud
had been sick about three months. She
was born In Richmond, Indiana, ofty-
four years ago last December. She had
been married twice, her son, MI. Patrick
Fa2au, being the only survivor Of the
nrst union. OF her second union her hus-
band and i've children survive to mourn
hsr death. Mrs. Hare ives . woman Of
strong character. Those who knew her
loved her. In her home she was the cen.
trail figure, and 70 her she attracted tbs
love, admiration and obedience Of her
children. To her husband she was truly
Q help-mate. Her life was Q record OF
kind deeds, of noble work. Her husband,
Q ,ildren, relatives are bowed with grief
under this sore afhiction. They have Lost
their best friend. This 10 indeed . heavy
burden. Death has taken from them one
whom they loved and who loved them.
But death does not signify an eternal
parting. May her loved ones all live 70
Join her In . happy family In that Home
where there is no death, where life and
Inv are atarnal-
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

HigRiusville Leader: The committee In
charge OF the tair this ysar 10 not idle by
any means. A meeting 10 held two or
three times every week, and live attrac.
lions are continually added to the pro-
grsmms. 1t would seem that every day
will be Q special day. No one 10 the
county can get anything near an adequate
Idea OF this years entertainment without
attending svsry day. Besides the usual
attractions ON the hrst day, there will be
the band tournament, In which all the
bands in the county will contest for 300
In premiums. Gold and silver msdsls
will also be given to the soloists. There
ere nearly ten bands In the county, and
v r. one 10 expected to b here that day,
with the big crowds each one drawn. The
second day, Thursdsy, naturally 10 the
big day, and The monster crowd will be
delightfully."- entertained. Friday there
will b the best races, and probably q
competitive drill or game OF foot ball
between the cadets from Wentworth Nil
jtsry Academy at Lexington andths Mar
maduks Military school ct 6wsst 6Prings,
Saturday will be Ohildrsu's day. and Of
oourss II the children are there the big
people can't stay away. The bicycle races
this year will surpass. anything ever
attempted here before 10 that line. New
attractions will b added from time 10
time, aud every o may rest assured the
fair this year will surpass any previous
efforts.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

Martin Gossett is always on the look
out for something to benefit hisfriends.
lie Is now located at the southeast cor
ner Of Tenth and Main streets, Kansas
City, Missouri, with the Model Clothing
Company, who now occupy this fine and
commodious BUILDING with a large front
and six stories high, and as light ss
day. The entire building is occupied
by the firm, and they have filled it with
a good and stylish line of merchandise
from top to bottom. And what aston
ishes the public most, how this firm
can furnish such goods at such low
prices. Go and see Gossett, and he will
make you realize the truth Of 1t.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-09-07

The Higginsville Lssder has. improved
remarkably in the last two weeks. T. 10
being edited by Mr.. Fairchild, Of New
York, one of the ablest writers on the
gold side of the question. in the world.
Mr.. Fairchild and his company are very
generous to the country press, % they
have on more than one occasion offered 10
relieve us of the task of editing the In
TELLIaENoRR, even offering to do the
work for US without any charge whatever.
They even offered to set the type and
deliver it at our Office ready for the press,
tree Of all expense Of shipping. The dit
ference between the Leader and the In
TELLroENcER 10, we rejected b oher.
preferring to buy and pay for our news
service free OF editorial expressions, and
the Leader accepted 1t, that 10 all.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
or TEE
Financial Condition
BANK of MAYHEM
AT Mayview, State OF Missouri, q the
close OF business on tAe twenty.
second day OF August. 1ooA

R~RsOuncRs.
Loans and discounts undoubtedly
good on personal or collateral
security v8s,oeo "
Loans and discounts undoubtedly
good on real estate security. ...... - y
OverdrAtts by solvent customer. 49,. LIN -
United States bonds on hand. ....... - ~
Other bonds and stocks II their
present cash market price......... - -
Real estate nj present case market
Furniture and fixtures .............. 6N y
Due from other banks, good on sig6t
Checks aud other cash items........ SiS -
National bank notes, legal lender
United States notes and gold and
silver certificates .................. o7o %
ootu com
SILVER coin ........ ........... oAb ~
yA7U "
LIABILlIins.
Capital stock paid In. ............. ol0.ooo -
Surplus funds on hand ............ ~ -
Deposits subject 10 dram - sight By
banks and bankeu ......... $500. - %
Deposits subject 10 draft ae siGht by
individuals and others. ............. 39,1ao -
Deposits subject 10 dram at given
Bills payable and bills r-e-discoanted ADO y
Total ................ ....-....sss.s7sI 10
-
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night.
In another column will be found the
official statement of the Bank of May.
view. The figures show great pros perity.
The bank Is safe and - sound - q dollar.
It IL situated In one of the most prosperous
sections of the county and enjoys . good
patronage. Taylor B. Benning. the presi-
dent, 10 one OF the most prominent and
Trustworthy men Of the county. Few men
are more particular. and mono more
deserving OF friends. His friendship IL an
honor to any man. James Vickars,
cashier, IL an ail-round hustler. His skill
uutiring energy and integrity has added
many patrons to the bank. Always
accommodating. ever alert to the Interests
Of his patrons, at all times the same
honest man, his name speaks its own
sncomium. Az long a. Benning and
Vickais are at the head OF the Bank OF
MAYHEM II will make good statements,
for they are bankers who understand
the banking business.
At the sale OF Rev. Mr.. Howell. seven
miles from MAYHEM, the following de-
s,ribed property will be sold: Blk head Of
work mules, consisting OF threet3-y year old,
one 4-year-old, n 6-ysar. old and one g.
year-old. These are all mare mules and
In good shape. Twelve head of horses-
Comprising one fine bay saddle horse, s
years old; one fine black saddle alley, 4
years old; one fine bay saddle colt, 2 years
old; one fine gray saddle mare, 10 years
old; one fine bay driving colt, two yssra
old; one fine roam Alley, 2 years old; four
good work mares, 3 to 8 years old, safe In
foal to Jack, "Wheel Of Fortune;" one
foe stallion; q fne mammoth Jack
sired by superior Mommoth 124;" one
fine Spanish jack. Cattis-Twenty-two
head of feeding cattle, eight head of spring
calves, all steers but one;s -four mich
COWS and their calves; eight fine thor
oughbred, registered short horn heifers.
These are out OF swope's fine herd. One
thoroughbred short horn bull, 8 Year,
old. Sale begins at 10 q. M, promptly next
Friday.
We learn hat Young q Ruford have
presented the fire company with Q fns
team Of horts, to be ute to fight fires.
The team Is valued at 1890. The boys OF
the fire company are happy and appreciate
the gift very much. The citizens of this
city ought to appreciate 1t.