The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-10-31
C SHORT-STOPS.

If you are for free silver get to work.
Vote "non on all four constitutional
amendments.
The next day after Mckinley 'aint'
elected it will rain.
Cash paid for all kinds of second hand
stoves at Ed Yingling's, Opp. Moore
heads. 7-1S tt.
Call at the new millinery Store, on
Franklin avenue, and inspect our stock.
1O-24-2t MRS. HENRY RAsCH.
Great sales prove the great merit of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, ana great merit ena-
bles it to accomplish wonderful cures.
Now is the time to have your painting
and papering done, which we will do
much cheaper than ever before.
1O-1O-m2 UT BROTHERS.
Mr.. Ernest Hays has been confined to
his room the past week with a severe
throat trouble, but is getting along nicely
at present.
1 carry the only complete stock of
artists materials in Lafayette county, and
will sell for less money han ever before.
Leroy Farmer. 9-19tf
Mr.. Frank w. Davis made a stirring
speech for Bryan and the democratic
party at the court house Wednesday
evening.
For SALE-Nineteen head Of 3-year-old
feed steers, and fourteen head long year.
ling steers; all dehorned. Apply to w.
IL. Silver, Lexington, Mo.
See my line of household and enamel
paints for china, b~ric-a-brack, &c. Large
assortment OF beautiful colors at remark
ably low prices. Leroy Farmer. 9-19tf
Many a days work is lost by sick head
ache, caused by indigestion and stomach
troubles, De Witt's Little Early Risers are
the most effectual pill for overcoming
such difficulties. Crist & Day. 1-25-1y
The few who heard Miss Flint's first
lecture on physical culture are enthusiast
tic in praise of Central's gymnasium IN
structor and her methods. Mothers owe
1t to themselves and to their daughters to
hear Miss Flint's lecture On physical Gull
ture, to be given in Central college gym
nasium, Wednesday, at 4 o'clock p. m.
Considerable evidence of an organized
band of horse thieves has been discovered
Ia AhS SOAhbJ ~ CAANSA bAO "ShS
investigating the movement of John
Lynn, a man captured recently with a fine
buggy and team belonging to a Columbus
township farmer in his possession. Lynn
also had several fine lap robes and ladies'
cloaks, all of which proved to have been
stolen Since his Incarceration eight differ
emit stolen rigs have been found in differ
emit parts of the county. They had been
left by Lynn until he should call for them.
Officers say that they have found enough
evidence to prove the existence of an
organized gang.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher, of this city,
attained her 18th year last Wednesday,
and her granddaughter, Miss Allie Eagle,
treated her to a surprise party in honor of
the event. A lumber of her lady friends
were invited in to partake of a splendid
luncheon and spend the evening in socisl
conversation. Among the guests were
Mesdames Annie Gilkeson, Fannie Nc
Grew, N. e. Heathman, John Taubman,
Emma Taubman, George Zeiler and
Laura Page. A very enjoyable evening
was spent, and of course all present
showered their heartiest congratulations
upon their old friend. Mrs. Fletcher was
born at New Lisbon, Ohio, October %,
1921, and came to this city in 1856. The
INTELLIaENCER wishes that she may live
to enjoy many more such happy occa-
sions.
From the Edwardsville QI.) Intelligent
Ger of recent date we take the following
notice of a grand ball given at that place
in honor of Miss Maude Burden, of this
city, who was there on a visit to her -
Mrs. w. p. Bradshaw: some of the most
charming entertainments of the year was
the ball given Friday evening at Leclaire
Hall, by Mrs. w. p. Bradshaw, in honor
of her niece, Miss Maude Burden, of Lex
ington, Mo. The receiving party at the
hall was: Mesdames w. P. Bradshaw, j.
E.. Burden and c.. F. Wieland, and Miss
Maude Burden and others. The grand
march, led by Miss Burden and Mr.. Crisis
man, of st. Louis, began at nine, and
from that hour until two the hall was
tremulous with the tread OF the dancers
and the ebb and flow of music. A portion
of the hall, divided from the dancing
space by screens, and carpeted with rugs,
a refectory where the guests were
with the daintlest patties, salads
and ices. About 100 guests we're present,
among them quite a number from st.
and all united in commencing the
success of the affair.""