The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
Spring improvements are now in order.

I1cketS iOr CHe huron cOnCerL are now
on sale at Farmers drug store.
1t was a misft ehR Didn't get it at
Wittenburg's. He don't make 'em. He
fits. 2-29-tf
good democrat, wants to be mayor OF
Higginsville.
Bob and ALI Taylor, distinguished sons
OF a distinguished state, should be greeted
by a full house.
A clear Havana long filler for Sc. Such
is the Columbian. For sale by John
Powell, the pioneer grocer. 2-29-t3
The electric light people have been
trimming trees in places where the
branches interfered with the wires.
The amateurs are getting along nicely
with Henrietta" the play they will
execute at the opera house March 18th.
Ali of our readers in Lafayette county
who can come will be repaid by hearing
the lectures of Bob and ALI Taylor next
Tuesday evening.
Rev. H. P. Bond, state superintendent
of the American Bible Society, will preach
at the Methodist church IN this city to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. Lyman Reeder has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk in the store of Mr.. Frank
Kreihu, where he wishes his friends to
come in and purchase a pair of shoes every
day.
The bright, warm sunshine of the past
week has been a "snap" for the chronic
Ioafers about town, who could be seen
every day basking In old "Sol's" effulgsnt
rays.
The Odessa Moon says it is going to
ssh ow up" every candidate who does not
in the Moon. There are several
degrees of blackmail and this is one of
them.
The attendance on criminal court has
been large all week.. The hotels, restau-
rants and transfer lines nave done a good
business during this term of criminal
court.
Don't fail to see "Bob" and "Alr' Tay-
lor in their novel and interesting enter
tainment at the opera house nsx Tuesday
evening. AS mirth provokers they are a
great combination.
BY attending the Huron entertainment
next Thursday evening you will not only
be delighted by high grade elocution and
music, but will also assist in securing a
national park for Lexington.
The electric arc lights on the court
house nave been raised above the dome,
and now throw an unobstructed light for
a considerable distance in every direction.
They can be seen for miles around.
DR.. Minos Adams has had the stone
wall removed IRON the front Of his prem
ises on Third street. He will have the
yard graded and lowered near the walk,
and the stone wall will be replaced with q
neat iron fence.
Don't invite disappointment by expert
menting. Depend pon One MinuteC Cough
Cure and you have immediate relief. It
cures Group. The only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results. Crist q
Gardner. 1-25-1y
Every one thinks a national park would
be a great thing for Lexington. Why
not back your opinion by your patronage.
and go to see Huron, the great banjo
specialist, at the New Grand, Thursday
evening, March 9th.
Go to hear Bob aud ALI Taylor next
Tuesday evening if you have to pawn
your overcoat to get the purchase price of
a ticket. The people who go are going to
be happy while the lecture is going on
and better posted after it is over.
Odessa Moon: Just as we go to press we
from DIR. w. ]. Lowrey, of Pittsville.
M. James shot and killed q neighbor,
James B. Evans, aged 10 years, for
insulting his wife. This occurred Tues
day night. The body was still lying
the murder occurred.
There will no doubt be a large audience
at the opera house Monday evening to
see Bartholomew and his sixteen trained
They perform many clever feats,
those who lave seen them are enthu.
,iastic in their praise of the wonderful
displayed by these animals.
sBartholomew's Equine Paradox" will
harm the audience at the New Gsand
Monday evening, March I'd. The per-
'ormance OF the trained horses can not be
,qualed in any land. There are sixteen
If these superb animals, and they perform
III kinds of seemingly impossible tricks.
10 and see them.
The K. G. Star of Thursday says: "The
Cromwell Fruit and Commission COM
,any has filed articles of incorporation
md will resume business. The company
allied several weeks ago. The new com
,any has a capital stock OF $1,000, and its
members are e. w. Cromwell, B. 8. Orom-
veil and W. G. Musgrove."
There is a general air of activity and
,ustle to be observed on every hand, now
hat spring has opened up. Some are
hanging their place of residence, some
ire making needed improvements about
heir premises in different ways, while
others are cleaning up their yards, pre-
to put in garden, etc. Spring Is a
of nature.
Miss Allie Eagle, who has held a posi-
ion in the INTRLLIaENcER composing
for the past seven years., resigns
;oday. Her resignation Is occasioned by
he advanced age Of her grandmother,
requires Miss Eagle to devote more
attention to household duties. Miss
Allie has been a faithful, efficient I'M
ploys, and she will ever have the best
of the INTELLIaENCER, whatever
the future may nav in store for her.
The ladies who have the best interests
Of Lexington ut heart, and who are work
ing so earnestly for the national park,
lave succeeded in getting Horace Huron
10 give an entertainment at the opera
house on next Thursday evening, March
9Th. Mr.. Huron has an extensive reputa-
ton as an elocutionist, int is a wonder
as q musician. Everyone should attend
this entertainment, which they will
surely enjoy, and show their appreciation
of the efforts b ladies are making In
behalf Of Lexington. Be sure to go.
While on his way home from the Fisher
south of this city last Monday, the
team of mules driven by Mr.. Charles
Mitchell took fright and ran away,
throwing him out OF the wagon and
breaking one of the bones of his left leg
below the knee. Mr.. Mitchell had acted
as aH~etioneoF at the sale and had sold all
property at fair prices. He is now
as easy as copld be expected, and
the attending physician says he will not
be Oonhned very long, lie ~ q popular
candidate foF county collector, n the