The weekly intelligencer., 1898-03-26

DR.. Bates little sou, Barrett, Is sick with
dip htheria.
hfr. T. W. Hilps sale of cattle, horses
aud hogs, near Odessa, March 80.
The hen strike is over, and they have
ressmed work. Eggs are now plentiful.
one dozen cabinet photos and a 1920
craTOn for $3.50, at Phsres' Gallery, Lex
ingtou, Mo. 9-26ts
Cow WANTED.-A fresh milk COW
wanted by L. w. Marshall. near Eden
View church. 3.28t3
All work guaranteed at Billiards.. His
days. Opposite postofice. s-19.4t
Mrs. J. G. McGrew gave a beautiful rose
luncheon on Thursday afternoon, COM
plimentary to Mrs. Mcdonald, of st. Joe.
elsewhere Mr.. James Aull offers for
sale the three-story brick store-house,
corner OF Tenth and Main. the old Tevis
corner.
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few weeks. tt
A dispatch was received here Thursday,
announcing that Mr.. Alvin Renslar had
died at Los Angeles, CAL, on the 23d Inst.
No particulars.
The beautiful pastoral play. "Shore
Acres" which Is complete production
In every particular, will be the attraction
at the New Grand, Friday, April l.
Mr.. g. J. KIienschmidt has been ap.
pointed and confirmed as postmaster at
aigginsviIIe. Outside of his misera BILE
politics, he Is a very worthy gentleman,
and we are satisfied he will make fine
official.
There Is some fear expressed that the
cold spell Tuesday and Wednesday has
killed the fruit. We do not think 1t has
been damaged In this section, though a
few degrees colder would have done
much damage.
The meetings at the Baptist church are
growing In interest, and good audiences
are present every night. Rev. J. W. Will
Hanson, OF Kansas City. has been preach
ing every night this week, and his ser
mons are very much enjoyed by the
audience.
ful term yesterday. This school has been
for the past year under the charge of Miss
Lima Cooke, who has proven herself to he
an able teacher. While yet a young
teacher. Miss Cooke has m ade an euviable
record, and is numbered among Lafay-
elite countY's Intelligent educators.
We call attention of stockmen to the
big stock sale of J. 8. Wears, advertised In
this paper, which will occur on Thursday
next, March 81, at the Vickars farm, three
miles sodth of Mayview. Over two hun
dred head of choice, high grade cattle
will be sold at auction; also about
ssventy-five head of hogs. This Is the
chance of a lifetime to get big bargains.
DR.. NJ. d. Wilson announces this week
as candidate for the unexpired term of
VIM. j. Howe, deceased, in the office of
public administrator. DR.. Wilson was
appointed by the governor to I'LL the
vacancy caused by Mr.. Howe's death, and
has Administered the affairs OF the office
now for nearly year. During that time
he has shown himself possessed of fine
business qualifications, and has displayed
sound judgment IN the manner In which
into his hands. He Is a young democrat
OF sterling worth, and has a host of
friends throughout the county who will
support him loyalty.
Judge VIM. Young is a candidate for
nomination by the democratic primary
for the Office Of probate judge. We feel
that the simple statement Is all that Is
necessary. What can we say about Judge
Young that ths people do not knowa He
has spent his life In our midst. and has
always been q democratic worker. lie
has made speeches In every school district
Ia the county and will do so again. If he
fails to get the nomination 1t will not
prevent him from performing hard and
faithful work for the whole ticket, In
cludinR his opponent. His record as an
officer and as an unfinching free silver
democrat is before the people, and he is
willing to abide by their verdict.
Whan an entertainment 10 given at the
opera house, in Jefferson City, q notice is
published In the papers, asking: "WilL
the gentlemen occupying seats In the
gallery this evening be good enough to
remove their hats during the perform
ance, and also refrain from smoking?
The ladies Of the Monday Musical Club
will greatly appreciate this courtesy"
Wonder what kind OF hoodlums they
have at Jefferson City? The idea of ask
ing "gentleman" to remove his hat
during the performances, and to refrain
from smokingI Why not ask him TO
please not shoot the performers, or please
don't set the house on fire. What kind of
police have you at Jefferson City, Mr..
TribuneY
The annual report OF The Mutual Life
Insurance company, of New York. Just
issued, and which we publish today,
shows that company to have made note
worthy advances, as usual, In every de-
partment of its business. The assets on
December 81, 1897, amounted to S253, 1885,
4S7, showing an Increase for the year of
S19, ,042, ,2sS.24. The cash income for the
twelve months aggregated S54, ,162 COS 2s,
aud the disbursements for death claims.
matured endowments, dividends and
other accounts to $50, ,129 .O60.S9. The sur
plus fund from which dividends are paid
now amounts to S35, ,60S,19i. With the
growth of Income a corresponding benefit
Is derived by those who hold tha COM
pauy's contracts. Such an excellent pre-
sentation of the results of the year's busi-
ness IL the best tribute to the caro- and
sagacity shown by the management of
this great company.
Nh. LYONS WITHDRAW9
Mr.. John L. Lyons authorizes ia to an.
nuuncA that he has Withdrawn from the
race for circuit clerk. His physician
warned him before he went In 70 the cam
paiRn that be could not stand the work.