The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-05-11
LEXINGTON, MO-.
The Bridge Over the Missouri Now al
Assured Fact-A Fine City and
Metropolitan Establishments.

Under the above heading, the st. Louis
Trade Review gives the following splen-
did write-up Of Lexington, besides con-
tanning a separate notice of a number OF
her leading business and educational in
situations. 1t is an interesting article,
gotten up in a highly creditable maune
Lexington, the county seat of Lafay-
cite county, was founded by K~entuckians
in 1922, and dates its organization as a city
from 1855. Its site, on the bluffs over
looking the Missouri river, presents
beautiful views in every direction, and
being one of the oldest as we'll as one of
the most attractive, has been settled by
people of wealth. Well might Lexington
be called the forest CITY" as in every
portion shade trees are found in great
profusion.
1.-The city has a population of 1000; is
forty-two miles east of Kansas City, fifty
three northwest of Sedalia, seventy-three
southeast OF st. Joe, and Pa miles from st.
Louis. A much-needed want-a bridge
across the river-is now an assured fact, it
affording railroad AID wagon transit for a
large trade tributary to this place, which,
Tor its lack, was going to other trading
points, greatly to the detriment OF Lex
ingtou. Lately the Board of Trade has
taken hold of this matter, and a bill is
before congress authorizing its construc-
ton, which it is estimated will cost $780,
900.
During the civil war a memorable
battle was fought here that occupied
three DAYS, and its site is now partly
occupied by Central Female college. Few
frame buildings are occupied for business
purposes, the majority being imposing
two n three story brick buildings.
GAS an educational center, Lexington
may well be styled the Athens of Mis-
souri, In addition TO three large brick
school buildings, an elegant and massive
High school was recently erected at a cost
OF $25. 900, provided with steam heat, large
library, and every facility for imparting
thorough education to its pupils. In addi-
ton, mention should be made Of the
Elizabeth Aull Female Seminary, founded
over thirty years ago; the Wentworth
Military Academy, esta blished as a memo
rial to his son, by 8. Ct. Wentworth, in
1880; the Central Female College and the
Baptist Female College, all the ~institu-
tions being second to none in their ability
to furnish n high education, and being
supplied with all modern Improvements
and accessories.
Sew cities of this size are without an
electric light plant for lighting purposes,
although the city Is supplied with gas. A
movement is now on foot looking toward
the erection Of an electric light plant in
the near future.
"Twelve churches are to be found here,
all of which have a good membership, and
are under the charge Of able ministers.
For the lover OF the wierd and mysterious,
secret orders of all kinds are to be found,
where the visiting brother will be made
welcome. With five banks, having a
combined capital Of nearly $500, 900, ample
funds are provided for all commercial pur-
poses. As molders OF public opinion, the
lNTELLIQENCER, News and Herald have
good circulation, being ably edited and
receiving a good patronage, We think the
INTKLLIaENCER the best paper here, and
the most enthusiastic in behalf of the city
and county.
Lexington Is underlaid with coal beds
OF national renowu; a large force of
miners, averaging 1000 find steady en-
ployment, and with cheap coal any enter
prise would find 1t remunerative to remove
to this city. For the purpose of affording
information, the Board OF Trade was
created, and letters addressed to them will
receive prompt attention. A hearty well
come 10 offered, and go where one will, it
will be impossible to find a more intelli-
gent community or a place more desirable
for a residence, business or educational
advantages. The only drawback seems TO
be In some of the merchants acting as il
they we're old fogies, or rather, afraid to
let their lights shine and the world to
know what Lexington's advantages aud
facilities are. The great Missouri Pacific
railroad is the main artery OF the COM
merce OF Lexington, and right royalty
does this route extend facilities for trans
ferring both freight and people to and
from this city"