The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-04-03
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Buy fresh bulk garden seeds at Trigg &
Eaton's. 3 1874
Going ike hot cakes-cabinet photos a
Phares'. Only 81 per dozen. n-2stf
For RENT.-A small farm on reasonable
terms. Apply at this office. 2-2Oti
A man named Stout, OF Coucordia, has
a sweet potato in his possession 10 inches
long.
One Hundred Doses One Dollar is pecul-
lar to and true only OF Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t is conomy TO buy Hoods.
The public school of Wellington closed
a very successful year under the tutorship
of Prof. Raglaud and Miss Wayne Corse,
last Friday.
Jim Slade, of near Wellington, owner
and resident Of Cat island, has invented q
skif propeller from the sale of which he
ex pects to realize a fortune.
1t has been said, especially by the fair
sex, that the best DAD to a mans heart
is through his stomach but Bob Fitzsim-
mons has discovered a more efficient way.
If you would be cured of constipation
and all its evil effects, take "Foraker's
Electricity Pills." No nausea, gripping or
weakening effects. All druggists sell
them. A 3tf
The residence of Mr.. T. j. Jackson, at
Higginsville, was destroyed by fire We'd
nesday, last week, at an early hour in the
morning. Both the house and furniture
were insured.
Our method of instruction by mail is
the best. Our patrons say so. Send for
testimonials and list of names aud ad-
dress of students. 1t is free. The Amer
lean Business College, Omaha, Neb. 2t
IL. c. Sydnor, of near Corder, had a fine
hog killed by some sportsmen who were
out after game last week. He has offered
$50 for information leading TO the arrest
and conviction OF the guilty parties.
The cheapest fertile lands now open for
settlement in the United States are located
in Texas. The Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Railway will have excursion rates
to the above section on March IS, April 6
and 20. For maps and further informa-
tiou, address the nearest local agent, or
A. G. Miner, II. p. A, NJ X. 81 I. Ry.,
Sedalia, Missouri.
Champion Fitzsimmons will give an
eAulOlllOu at bho NlAilo oPCla ONAo
Kansas City. next Monday and Tuesday
evenings. He, accompanied by the usual
retinue of a prize fighter, will arrive in
Kansas City Sunday evening. Mrs. Fitz-
simmons and Bob, Jr., will also show
their smiling faces.
Exchange: A good one is told on a
Kansas school teacher. The other day he
wished TO punish a miss for a minor mis-
demeanor. His custom was TO punish a
pupil on the hand. lie called The girl up
to him and said, "Give me your hand"
The girl blushed, hung her head and then
stammered. o professor, this is so sud-
den. You will have TO see pa"
The ferry boat at Wellington, while
crossing a load of hogs last week, got out
of working order for not the first time
and was caught by the current and car
ried down the river some distance before
it could be brought to land. It's owner,
Mr.. Burgess, abandoned it and is trying
to raise a stock company to buy a new
boat for that place. The venture would
doubtless be a paying one.
The board OF managers of the x-Con-
federate home, at Higginsville, appointed
on the oath OF last month by Governor
Stephens. met at Jefferson City, last Sat-
urday, and organized by electing James
Zimmerman, of st. Louis, president; b. r..
Murdock, treasurer; III. A. Newman, sec
rotary and j. w. Halliburton, attorney.
Nc changes were made, the parties elected
all being the old officers. The next meet
ing will be held at Higginsville, on May
6. The other members present at the
meeting were: f. l.. Pitts, w. G Bro
nough, B.. @. Jones and A. L. Zollinger.
Kansas City Times: tThe engagement
is of Mr.. Robert l.. Yeager,
Jr., to Miss Bessie Huston, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam j. Huston, of Lexing-
ton, Mo. The bride-elect is also a grand
daughter of MIR. Tom Shelby, one OF the
best known capitalists in Lafayette
county. The marriage will be n large and
fashionable one and will be celebrated on
May 10, at 4 o'clock, in the Presbyterian
church, in Lexington, and will be Wit
messed by friends from all over the state.
The bridal party will be q large one,
including seven maids and groomsmen
and flower children. Mr.. Yeager is the
eldest son OF MIR. Robert l.. Yeager, the
well known attorney and president of the
hoard oil education" Miss Huston Is one
nj Lexington's most accomplished young
ladies and Mr.. Yeager is to be congratu-
lated up on so happy a choice.