The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-02-20


10 Long. 1-30-4t
Elder T. A. Abbott will occupy h
pulpit at the Chris tan church tomorrow
morning.
"Some how my watch don't go right
"Mine is alright, 1 had it repaired al
Venable's." 2-13t4
Remember the protracted meeting al
the Presbyterian church. Every one cor
daily invited to attend.
Owing to the absence of the rector, nc
services will be held at the Episcopal
church tomorrow morning or evening.
FARM FOR RENT.-1s6 acres, $50 in cul-
tivation. One fourth mile west of Hodge,
Mo. f. LEE WALLACE, Lexington, Mo-
Experience proves the merit of Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t cures all FIRMS OF blood
diseases, tones the stomach, builds up
the nerves.
Don't bother your neighbors asking
what time 1t is. Take your clock or
watch down to Venable's and have it put
in good order. . 1874
Agospel meeting, for men only, will be
conducted at the Presbyterian church,
tomorrow evening at $3.50 O'clock, by Rev.
Augustus Nash.
Those persons who had the snow show.
eled from in front OF their premises early
last Monday morning won the good
opinion OF their fellow-man.
For SALE.-An imported Spanish Jack,
15H hands high; GAL black; guaranteed
in first. class condition in every respect.
Will sell cheap or trade for stock. Geo.
l.. Hackley, Wellington, Mo-. 2Otf
Evangelist J. B. CuIpepper is holding a
series of revival meetings in Kansas City.
His sermons are characterized by his
usual force and originality of style.
The Confederate Home having been
placed under the control of the state, this
county can boast of having a state Insti-
tuition, for the first time in her history.
The city had a force of men employed
last Tuesday in shoveIing mud from the
principal street crossings. A number OF
these crossings are hard to find at any
time.
You all cry Tor country hams. Go to
10 Longs and get them. He keeps a full
on hand constantly. And while
you are there, don't forget to order your
groceries. 13l-4t
The length Of life may be increased by
lessening it's dangers. The majority of
people die from lung troubles. These
be averted by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure. Crist q Day. 1-25y1
DR.. Green, president of the William
Jewel college, Liberty, Mo-, will preach at
the Baptist church Sunday morning and
night. He was prevented from filling his
last appointment by the sickness OF his
mother.
Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds and
burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. It is at present the
article most used for piles, and it always
cures them. Crist & Day. 1-25-1y
The following named citizens of Lex
attended the funeral OF the late
Gen. 10. O. Shelby. at Kansas City, on
Robert Taubman, Ethan
Allen, Evan Young, J.. ID. Shewalter, j.
G.. Russell, Arthur Rannabarger. George
P. Venable, 10. A. Wilson and George II.
Sitter.
The old lady was right when she said,
child might die IL they waited for the
She saved the little ones life
with a few doses of One Minute Cough
She had nsed It for Group before.
.rist & Day. 1-25-1y
Judge Ryland adjourned his court last
Monday out of respect to the memory of
Chalmers Wood. who was 4 member of
heL Lafayette county bar Tor many years,
and in company with other member of
he association attended the funeral SER
vices at the Presbyterian church.
Pat Pagan has a move on foot to make
up a special car to attend the Corbett-
fight which takes place in
Carson City, Nevada, on the 18th OF
Those of the county wishing to
go can get particulars in regard to the
cost and other arrangements by address,
ing Pat.
1t is probable that Sam Shelby will sue
ceed his father as United States marshal.
It is not known whether the president
will name the successor, or leave the mat
ter to Judge Brewer, who has the power
to make the appointment. Whoever is
given the position now will only hold 1t
until McKinly fills the Office with a man
Of his own choice.
Jefferson City Tribune: Senator Van
diver, OF Lafayette, made a most impress
i've speech in the senate. yesterday, on the
passage of the bills creating a home for
he old soldiers OF the Union and Confed-
crate armies. Senator Vandiver was a real
he served under Lee and Stone
wall Jackson, and his empty sleeve testi-
ies TO the work OF the cannon ball al
carried away his good right arm before
Grants army.
The masquerade ball. at Turner Hall,
Monday night was pronounced q very
delightful affair by those who attended.
There were quite a number of masquers,
the music supplied by the Lexington
orchestra was all that could be desired.
A very pleasant evening was spent by the
company and all united in congratulating
members of the orchestra, under
whose direction 1t was given, upon the
,piendid success of the entertainment.
HigginsvilIe Jefersonian: The Leader
- SohACooGa bhab taCJ
charged the county $12.27, thereby steal
.ng that much money from the taxpayers
II the county. To justify themselves
hey attempt to prove that somebody else
Itole more than they did. This does not
their act right or refund the money
hat properly belongs to the taxpayers.
paper that would o~vercharge $12 q
would "overcharge 81, 152. 90" II they had
N opportunity.
"UncIe Charley" Christie, the veteran
died in Kansas City last Satur-
About three years ago, assisted by
lome talent, he gave a minstrel enter
ainment in this city. which was a
reditable production. He was one of the
ld-time minstrel men of this country,
nd a member of the original Christie
of half a century ago. In his
Dung days he was an accomplished
burnt cork' artist, and made famous
hat familiar old plantation melody, "OId
Joe."
Lovers OF snow, "the beautiful snow"
vere certainly satisfied when they awoke
asst Monday morning n found the earth
overed to the depth of about six inches
nth the "poet's delight" It presented a
eautiful sight to look at, but when it came
o shoveling IL off the paVements and
oil aanfimant at onra -apnaa rad