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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
County Courts Order to Road Over

SeerS
Ordered, That overseers of roads he
allowed to work in their respective dis
tricts rs follows:
Districts Nos. l, Is, %, $40 days.
District Nos. 2, IL, ID, II. %, 81, "a,
81, 3S, 80. 43, So, St, IS, $50 days.
Districts Nos. 3, 20, $50 DAYS.
District No. 6-33 days.
Districts Nos. g., IL, 20, 80, SO, 46, 40,
AZ, A, AZ, 48, 40, 81, 600 days.
Districts Nos. z, 10. IA, Is, 10, q, %,
q, so, 57-25 days.
District No. SIS days.
Districts Nos. 81, q, 81, Al, Al, 5l-35
days.
District No. 26-32 days.
And no additional days will be al
lowed.
Overseers are instructed to reserve
until near the end of the year out of the
days allowed them not less than five
days for emergency work on roads and
bridges.
No road overseer will be allowed to
build any bridge of any size except by
instruction of this court.
Ordered, That no overseer be allowed
to purchase material of any kind. to be
used in his district, except with the
funds of his district or by special order
of this court, and no lumber for roads or
bridges will be paid for but white oak or
burr oak.
Ordered, That no overseer be allowed
to purchase any tools or implements for
road work or bridge work but plows and
scrapers made of steel. and only upon an
order from the county court; and over
seers are held responsible on their bonds
for all tools and implements in their
hands, and must deliver them to their
successors in office. and take receipt
therefor, and file the same with the
clerk of this court.
Ordered, That each man liable to poll
tax shall be required to work 4 days or
pay 81 for the road years lS96-1S97; that
for each days service he shall be allowed
a credit of 81; that for each day he fails
to work he shall BIT orequired to pay, as
the law directs, 81; and that overseeis
shall be allowed, for the present year, s.
per day for their services.
Ordered, That overseers keep account
of the N and dates on which hauds
worked out poll taxes aud report names
and dates to this court. Sec. 1918.
Ordered, That no overseer shall fur
nish hand or team for road except in an
emergency and where he is unable to
procure them from those working out
their tax ; and that when the overseer
furnishes his own hand and team he
shall be allowed 81 per day.
Ordered, That oyerseers must prevent
all encroachments on the county roads
by hedges or resetting fence or other
wise, and strictly enforce the law as to
trimming hedges and prevent the scour-
ing Of plows on the county roads. and
clear the roads of all Instructions by
reason of fences and hedges.
Ordered, That overseers render
account to the court of all moneys col
lected by them and how expended.
Ordered, That overseers having hush
ness with this court, meet the court on
the third day of the term, only.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

The comfy of Lafayette hasa title
to all the court house property. and in
due season this will be clearly shown.
We withhold the records for the pres
ent, just u OF mere curiosity. We
want TO see just how long the Higgins
vile papers will circulate statements
that they know I o be false.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

We are not violating any confidence
when we say that a merchant of Higi
ginsviile has a lecture prepared on
s.How TO get trade and hold it." Ell
gagements anywhere in the county
filed on short notice.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

The democratic party must nomi-
mas a western man with national ideas,
II it hopes 10 win. We Go not need an
eastern man with eastern ideas, nor a
western man with western ideas.
What we do need is N, honest man
with democratic ideas.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

If the republicans nominate MeKin-
ley, the race will be largely made on
the tariff question. While the demo-
Gratis are divided on the money qnes-
tion, nothing would give them more
pleasure than to get together and defeat
.sRobber Bill.n
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COLLE(IOh.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. H. PLATTENBURG
as 8 candidate for the office of County Col
hector, subject TO the action of the democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. MARQUIS
as q candidate for the Office of County Col
lector, subject 10 the action OF thedemocratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
CHARLES S. MITCHELL
lector. subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE W. BATES
as a candidate for the office Of County Gel
primary election.
SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
THOMAS c. YOUNG
sa6seee to - Setion Of the demsoerstic party
At the prim11E f~iection.
We IRE b eorized to announce
JOHN a. FULKERSON
= Z candidate for Sherirof Lafayette county,
91blecf ~ the action Of the Democratic
nElmafS election.
We are authorized to announce
DANIEL G. WADE
a. a candidate for the office of Sheriff of
Lafayette county, subject to the action of the
democratic party at the primary election.
TREASURER,
We are authorized to announce@
GEORGE B. GORDON
as a candidate for the Office of County Treas
urer, subject to the action of the democratic
party at the primary election
We are authorized to announce
W. H. EDWARDS
as a candidate for the office of County Treas
urer, subject to the action of the democratic
rArty at the primary election.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Not satisfied with lying about the
characters of those who compose the
county court, the Higginsvilie papers
and their swell tokened' friends are
lying about the title TO the county
court house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Last Saturday evening the citizens
Of Concordia and vicinity several
hundred of them-met and presented
HigginsVille a chromo-rhe same kind
Of Q chrome that HigginsyilIe will get
at the polls.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

The resolutions adopted at Concor-
dia Saturday afternoon, as well as
those adopted at Odessa, were written
10 Higginsyilie. This is not an off
hand statement; it's a fact that can
be proven by competent witnesses.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

With her sseditorial tokens" "oficial
abstractor'' and professional resolu-
ton writer" ~Higginsville may stir mp
enough sympathy in this campaign TO
carry Davis township.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
Hoods Cures
Get HOODS
HnodsS DiIIc are tasteless, mild. enec.
AAOO0 . liz tive. All druggists. go.

PRESIDING ELDERS APPOINTMENTS.
W~arrensburg station, February 1916.
Montserrat circuit, at Montserrat, Feb
ruary 22-23.
Lamont station, February 1924.
Wellington circuit, at Wellington, Feb
ruary % and March 1.
Sweet Springs at Blackwater, March 7-s.
Herndon and H%oustonia at Herndon,
March 14-15.
Elmwood and Bethel, at Bethel, March
21-22 p. m.
Corder and Blackburn at Corder, March
81 % q. m.
j. M. Boon, Presiding Elder.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

If the citizens of Higginsvilie want
to hold a meeting in Lexington, the
court honse is at their disposal.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

What Keyton lacked in brains in his
ooneordia speech was fully made up
d bragLng.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
RECENT DECISIONS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

RECENT DECISIONS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,
Frank Mcdowell vs.. Frederick Morath
suit in equity and for damages; Judgment
of the Lafayette circuit court for defend
ant. Affirmed by Kansas City court OF
appeals at March term 1895. Alexander
Graves, attorney for plaintiff; Wallace
& Chiies and Walker, attorneys for de-
PENDANT.
Simeon Ryiand ct al. VS.. Florence i.
Banks at al; partition Of lands. Trial 81
adverse claim between Coleman Buford
and Florence Eckle On one side and the
heirs of Erwin Zeyzing, deceased, on the
other as to one-fourth interest In the
lands. Tried in Lafayette county circuit
court. Judgment in favor Of Coleman
Ruford n Florence Eckle, Feb. 2. 1896.
Wallace d Chilss and Alexander, attorneys
for Coleman Buford and Florence Eckle.
Graves q AuIl attorneys for b zeyzing
heirs.
State to the use OF Catron, county collec-
tor, vs. ]. d. shewalter; suit for delinquent
taxes. Tried by Hon. W. w. Wood, judge
NJ the 7th circuit. Judgment for plaintiff
s292.0s, Feb. Z. 1896. H. C. Wallace, Jr.,
attorney for plaintiff. j. ID. Shewalter,
attorney for defendant. Appealed.
State OK rel. Catron, collector, VS.. NJ. c.
Suit for Delinquent axes.
by w. w. Wood, Judge of 9TH
judicial circuit. II. G. Wallace, Jr., at
for plaintiff. J. ID. Shewslter for
State ex rel. Robert Taubmsn ct al. VS..
Williamson, Cornelius w. Seeber
and James W. Harrison; on attachment
bond. Tried in Lafayette circuit court
before Hon. W. w. Wood, judge of the
7th judicial circuit. Judgment Feb. z,
1895, for plaintiff against defendants for
g. Os5 90. Appealed. Wallace & Chiles
attorneys for p~lsintif. Nm. AuIi, attor-
ney for defendants.
John @. P~iatteuburg, admir- of estate of
VIM. Morrison, deceased, VS.. Central
Coliegei on assigned notes and
money accounts. Demurrer to petition.
Heard before w. w. Wood, judge of the
rth judicial circuit. Demurrer overruled
IS to first and second counts. and sus-
aimed as to the 3D., 9TH, 9Th, 9th, 7th and
lth counts. VIM. Wilson, attorney for
plaintiffs. Wallace q Chiles and Black
veil. attorneys for defendant.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Secretary Morton did moi have il all
his W way in the matter OF distrib-
uting seed to the western farmers. The
senate on Monday, by resolution,
ordered him TO continue the purchase
and distribution of seeds ms heretofore,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Stone, Vest, Bland and CockreIl are
the general favorites as delegates to
the national convention.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15


to cause to be erected on said ''public
square," in the years from 1S47 to
1852, and the want of title in the cot
ty to such s'public square, we are
preparing q full history of the steps
taken by the county court of this coun-
ty from 1S45 to 1S48 for the erection
of a court house and Jail on said sspub-
lie square," and of the title of the
county to the. same, which we will
publish in due time for the informa-
ton of the people of the county. OF
course the editors and their advisors in
Higginsyille will not be convinced, tor
ssconvince a man against his will, and
he will be of the same opinion STILL"
But the people of the county will be
satisfied and c~ontented. And we now
assure them that they need have no
fear as to the title of the county to the
court house square in Lexington, and
all the buildings and improvements
thereon. 1t is all right.
This ''dpst". that is being "kicked
up" by the editors of Higginsyille
about the title Of the county to its
court house is all .'rot,' and is only
intended 10 cover their own tracks.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Congressman VIM, II. Grain, of
TexIs, died OF pneumonia in Washing
ton, last Sunday. He was one of the
most popular southern members of the
lower house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

HiggInsville must have a big cam
paign fund We hear of her .'tokens''
every day or two.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

What's the matter with our NOR
@ iants securing Judge Harrison for a
ls ,ture on s.How to get trade and hold
sk-p
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Riley Hall has only carried q vote
into the camp of the gold bugs, and
that is his own. Turncoats CAM carry
cro wds with them.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

One thing is quite sure. Riley Hall
dill some tall prevaricatiag to get
elected, or else is doing some now.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

In the race fer the republican presi-
dsniIal nomination, Mckinley has the
long hal. The democrats could wish
nothing better than his nomination.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
NO S%TRADDLING.

The day when the money question
could be successfully lodged or strad-
died is gone forever. The democratic
party can not do better than TO declare
unequivocally on the issue. A plat
form capable of two constructions will
defeat the party from Maine to Cali
fornia. The people are going to vote
principles this time. Cleveland was
their idol before, and they believed that
he could do no wrong. But they were
mistaken. He construed the platform
to suit himself and carried it out on
his own construction. The result is
democratic discomfort. This year the
people are going to know the meaning
of their platform and the position of
their nominees in regard to 1t.
The democratic party is for bimetal-
lism, or its principles stand for naught.
If it does not declare itself thus at
Chicago it had as well adjourn with
out putting a ticket in. the field. To
endorse the financial policy OF the
administration and declare that to be
the future policy of the party would be
suicidal. A ticket upon the issue of
gold recommendation would not carry a
half dozen states in the American
Practical lessons are more valuable
than theoretical opinions. The people
have had the practical lessons, and
hey don't care much about the theory.
They know the history of bimetallism
ior eighty years, and they know that
the last three years it hasscQat lhemd
1861, o0o. 600 q keep up he gold
fa65ar1 q
NE democFelld party wants to
Heel ticket e had better stand by its
principles and declare for the free and
,.T.-R,ol o1.na-a 80 hofh nnafalo ond |
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Farm Of 200 acres, 2 miles south OF Lex
ington, near fairgrounds, for sale on easy
terms. Address Box sc, Marshall. Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
For Sale.

Farm of 200 acres, two miles south of
Lexington, near fair grounds; for sale on
easy terms, Address Box SO, Marshall,
Mo. 1877
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
CITY OFFTCERS

Jill
An announcements under this head, $3.50,
n advance.
FOR MARSHAL.
We are authorized TO announce
GEORGE w. CLARK
as a candidate for the office of Marshal and
ex.Olhcio Collector of the city of Lexington,
subject to the action of the voters at the June
election. =
We are authorized to announce
JAMES N. PRICE
as \ candidate fer the Office of Marshal and ex-
'Oficio Collector OF the city of Lexington.
subject TO the action of tne voters at the June
election.
We are authorized to announce
j. FORREST LEE
as q candidate for the office of Marshal and ex-
Ofic!O Collector of the city of Lexington.
subject to the action of the voters at the June
election.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Now q meeting of DAVIS and Middle
ton townships, al w4verly, is in order.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
The SYnOdIeal Change.
the Fulton Telepraph.

FROM the Fulton Telegraph,
AT the time Dr.. J.. w. Primrose made
his resignation public, there vas some
talk that Professor T. Payton Walton of
Lexington. would likely succeed him.
Professor Walton, at the time DIR. PfiM-
rose resigned came to this city aud ap-
peared before the board of trustees to
find out what proposition they would
make him to take charge of the school.
The proposition was mace to Professor
Walton that he take the presidency Of
the school and on Tuesday evening the
contract was made, making Professor
Il. Payton Walton president OF the SYN
odical college to take effect at the end Of
the school year, about the first of June.
Professor Walton comes to us with the
highest recommendations, and while 1t
is with regret that we lose DIR. Primrose.
he having won the highest respect of
the whole community, yet we are proud
to know that the school is put in charge
of such a competent gentleman as Pro-
lessor L. Payton Walton.
Among other arrangements made by
Professor L. Payton Walton in regard
to taking charge of the Synodical col
lege next year. he has made arrange
ments is retain he following teachers of
the present faculty: Misses Agatha and
Loretta Murphy, and Miss Sadie Bee
bee of the musical departments
lOlCODOI III - SOllNC
with the writer stated that he would
bring a. part of his faculty from the
Elizabeth Aull Seminary of which he is
now president, added to which he will
have a mar of considerable note in
charge Of the musical department.
A tired stomach Is very much like q
sprained ankle, II you suffer from n Of
the symptoms of DYSPEPSIA, your stomach
Is tired. 1t needs a crutch. We must re-
lieve il from all work for a time, or until
it is restored to its natural strength. To
do this successfully We must use a food
which Is already digested outside of the
body, and which will aid the digestion
OF other foods that may be taken with il.
Such a product il the Shaker Digestive
Cordial.
The Shakers have utilized the digestive
principles present in plants for the manu-
facture of this article, and its success has
been truly phenomenal. You can try 1t
for the nominal sum of 10 cents, as SAMPLE
bottles are sold by all druggists at this
price.
Laxol is the best medicine for children,
recommend it in place OF Castor
Oil.
SedaiIa Capital: A very plearant party
was given at the Sicher hotel last evening
in honor of Miss 0zite Cox, OF Lexington,
is the guest of Miss Cootsie Mills, OF
Fifth street. The party was gotten
by DR.. 8. $. Crow and other young men
Of Sedalia's society circle, and was q
delightful affair. About twenty couples
were In ATTENDANCE. The hotel dining,
room was used for dancing, and all present
seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost
and many were the wishes for more such
parties in honor of some
Of the popular young ladies who visit the
future capital. !,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

The dnllest exchange that comes 10
this Office is the Congressional Record,
which il said to be edited by the brains
of this nation.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

..Nominate to win should be the
slogan of every democrat.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
We are authorized TO announce
Tanno NJ

Read Senator Vests speech on
another page.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Don't invite disappointment by expert
menting. Depend upon One Minute Cough
Cure and you have immediate relief. 1t
cures Group. The only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results. Crist q
Gardner. 1-25-1y
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

1t not only is so, 1t must be so. One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes 1t go. Crist q Gardner,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
The Time for BuiIding

up the system Is at this season. The cold
weather has made unusual drains upon
the vital forces. The blood has become
Impoverished and impure. and all the
functions OF b body suffer in onse
quenoa. Hoods S%arsaparilia is the great
builder, because 1t Is b One Pure BLOOD
and nerve tonic.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Hoods Pills become the favorite cathar-
tic with all who use them. All druggists.
Twenty-f1Y cents.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
Frank A. Mcclure.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Francis NJ. Shore deceased. were granted to
the undersigned on the l4th day of January,
1881, by the Probate Court of Lafayette
county, Missouri.
are required to exhibit them for allowance To
the administrative within one year after the
date of said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and Ii such
claims be not exhibited within two years from
the date of said letters. they will he forever
barred.
This lath day OF January, 1895.
liza A. SHORE,
l-25-5t administrator.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

eleef ticket it had better stand by its
principles and declare for the free and
unlimited coinage of both metals, and
nominate men who will do as they are
hidden.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15
THE COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

THE COuRF SQUARE.
The papers of H~igginsville and theil
advisors have, as they think, discover
ed a s'Mare's Nest" in regard to the
title of the county to the court house
square and the location of the county
seat. 1t would .e amusing if not sc
extremely ridiculous to notice how
''drowniug men will earth at straws.'
To endeavor to bamboozle and deceive
the intelligent people of Lafayette
county into the belief that Lafayette
county has no title to tho block and
public square in the city of Lexington,
which The county through its county
court, officers and agents took posses
sion of 1S47, cleared off, enclosed
by substantial fence, and erected q
conrl houSe-and other buildings there
on, with the knowledge, a~cquiescense
and consent of the city authorities and
citizens of the city of Lexington, and
has ever since held, open, notorious,
continuous and adverse possession 10
the same, claiming title thereto, and
making from time to time additional
and large and valuable improvements
thereon, with the knowledge, acquies-
cense and assent of said ci,y,-extend-
ing over u period of nearly half a CEN
tury, is too preposterous and absurd
to think about, aud evInces but little
respect for the intelligence of the peo-
pie and voters of the county.
Such possession of itself 10 say
nothing of any other source of fltle,
would, as any tyro in the law ought 10
know, vest a complete and absolute
fee simple title to the county TO such
court house square.
Even ten years adverse possession
of real estate in this state, will vest an
absolute title thereto in the possessor
as complete rs any deed can do. So
that, even if the city of Lexington ever
had any CLAIM or title to said court
house square, by standing by and
seeing the county lay out and expend
large sums of money in erecting q
court house and Jail, and in making
other valuable improvements on such
public square, under a claim of title
thereto, said city of Lexington would
be IN equity estopped from setting up
any claim of title to such square.
But, as a matter of fact, the city of
has never set up or made
any claim of ownership or ntle to said
court house square, or the right to
erect any buildings thereon, but has
purchased and acquired other lots and
real estate in the city, with appropriate
buildings thereon, for the city hall,
room, marshal's and collec-
tors Offices, city calaboose and fire en-
CINE house; and no question has ever
been raised by the city or anybody else
in regard to the validity of the title of
The county to the court house square
until the agitators of Higginsville con-
themselves the guardians of
The city of Lexington and undertake to
claim for Lexington what it does not
low and never has claimed.
For the purpose OF refnting the false,
die and zsiatsalsai1a
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-15

Laxol is the best medicine for children,
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.