The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-03-28
REV. CULPEPPER HERE.
The Great Southern Evange-
list at Work in Our
Midst.
. BRAVE DEVIL FIGHTER.
He Talks Plainly to Evil Doors and
Tells Them the Error of
Their Ways.

Rev. j. b. Culpepper on last Thursda,
evening began a series of revival service
at the Methodist church in this city. NJ
Culpepper is one of the most noted men Il
the Methodist church. He is a tireles
devil fighter. He is plain and candit
with sinners, and withal an earnest, able
eloquent preacher. Rev. Mr.. Johnson i
with him and has charge OF the music.
The m~ethodists expect to protract thi
revival several weeks. They are organic
ing for a vigorous fight on sin. Rev. A
X. Farris is enthusiastic and hopeful
He looks for great and lasting result
from the meeting aud is working hard
He is one of the best organizers, as wei
as one OF the best preachers, the churcl
has ever had in this city. He is
~tireless worker.
There will be three services each day, wiz
at 10 o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock p. N
and at 7.30 O'Clock p. M.
A cordial invitation is extended to al
to attend the services.
Work began Tuesday on the cour
house improvement.
Have your gasoline stoves cleaned ana
repaired at ~Yingling's. Opposite Moore
heads. 3-28-tf
Or. Hassell has moved his office from
the Commercial bank building to room:
over Bottoms shoe store.
Max O'RelI's lecture, at the opera house
last Wednesday evening, was one OF the
finest things ever heard in the opera
house.
Elder G.. NJ. Goode has returned from
his visit to Normal, ILL.,, and will occupy
his pulpit at the Christian church to-
morrow.
The annual horse show will be held in
this city On the 9th of April. b county
boasts of many fine stations, and no
doubt a large number of the best mes
and their get will be on exhibition.
Prof. j. p. Brawley has resigned his
position as principal of the music depart
ment at the Elizabeth Aull Seminary, and
accepted a similar one with Prof. T.. p.
Walton in the Synodical College at
Fulton. He will also accept the position
OF organist in the Presbyterian church in
that city.
A few days ago a man struck town with
a lot of gents suiting which he sold at q
sufficient margin to have permitted the
getting out OF a license. He did not get q
license, however, and the result was his
arrest and a fine. This was the proper
method of disposing of him. Our officers
should keep a close watch on peddlers of
all kinds.
The county court, assessor and surveyor
will meet a. the courthouse in this city
as q board of equalization on Monday,
April 9th, at which time all persons
having grievances regarding false or
excessive taxation are required to present
themselves and offer their objections. The
regular term of the county court will not,
on this account, be held until Monday,
April 18th.
Mr.. John F. Taft, president of the
Gentleman's Driving Club, of Kansas
City, has purchased of Kelley q Sons, of
this city, the noted horse Fashion Maid,
with a record of 2:s4. The price paid was
only $500, but the sales of thoroughbred
horses In Kentucky and elsewhere have
shown that there Is at present but little
demand for good horses. Considering the
market value OF such horses Fashion
Maid sold very we'll.
Robert ]. Martin in his
issue as a candidate for city attorney. He
is a member of the firm OF Young, Howe
IL Martin and a young attorney of ability.
Martin is full of vim and energy and has
the qualifications to I'LL the Office. He has
a host OF good warm friends who will sup.
port him until the polls are closed,
Should he be elected he will take into the
office those requirements which are
Al. hAI Asonkra rra -
public duties.
Mr.. G. D.. Ragland and wife recently |
celebrated their silver wedding at their
beautiful country home, near Wellington.
and a large number Of their friends and
acquaintances gathered to celebrate the
occasion with them. They had been
married just twenty-five years, and had
learned from experience that marriage is
not a failure, as some contend. Mrs.
RagIand was formerly Miss Kate Emison,
and at the time OF her marriage was con-
the belle of that part of the
country, while her manly husband was
regarded by ell the young people as a
not to be overlooked, and time
has shown that the belief was well con
considered. The INTELLIGENCER extends
its congratulations and wishes for them
many more years of prosperity and hap
The announcement of the coming mar
of Miss Birdie, eldest daughter of
Hon. H. G. and Mrs. Wallace, of this city.
and Mr.. Harry L. Mcdonald, of st.
Joseph, was made this week, and already
the young lady is being o~verburdened
with congratulations from her large
circle OF friends. The ceremony will be
performed by Rev. w. l. Cole, at the
family residence, and will be q pink we'd
ding, and q social event of more than
ordinary interest. The young lady is
accomplished, vivacious and
beautiful, and has innumerable friends
among both old and young, who unite in
extending their congratulations in ad-
vance Of the ceremony. The groom-to-be
Is a young gentleman of unblemished
character, aud possesses fine business
qualifications. The bridesmaids selected
are: Misses Florence Wallace, Berta
Richardson. Grace Field, Katherine
Bessie Wallace and Belle
Stramcke. There will be no groomsmen,
only a "best man" attending the groom.
Phe INTRLLIaENoER will have more to
say of this event after it's celebration, but
axes this occasion to extend its congFat-
llations.
Rev. e.. NJ. Bishop, he pastor of the
Brooklyn avenue NJ. L. church. South, at
City, came down Sunday morning
Ind assisted In the funeral ceremonies OF
Jol. John A. Jones. Sunday evening he
preached a fine sermon at the Methodist
church. He intended to return to Kansas
City Monday, but at the solicitation of
his friends and the faculty and students
Central College, he remained over
and addressed the young ladies
II the college Tuesday morning at the
Rev. Mr.. Bishop was the pastor
II the church in this city for two years,
nd no minister enjoys more than he the
oVs and respect of our people. While
lere every one wanted to entertain him,
nd he was hardly permitted to remain 6
han an hour or two with any one '
riend. He was In great dem and. Mr., I
bishop is one of the ablest ministers in /
Southern Methodist church. But y
,esides being aa able preacher, he is a j