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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14.-COTTCN-Fu-
lures opened feverishly eguiar..s Prices
on the first cali showed: a. decilne sol .
to 10 points on the near posilioan,
= the later months We're , points lower TO
l point higher. A good deal OF long COT.
ton was for sale, and WITHIN the next
few minutes prices showed a iur.l.ea ioas
of z to IL points There was partlal re-
action on covering, but the market again
became very weak. The decline IN Spot
and futures at Liverpool was Srsat t
than expected Public. support, heretof
tore always ready to take advantage Oh
breaks, tailed to materialize. me near
positions were particularly weak ana
liquidation Of long accounts was the order
yesterday September broke % points. Oc-
to Der 70 points and January, March and
Nay 81 points. AT one time October,
had special support in the way of heavy
buying by LIVERPOOL, but this was finally
Withdrawn. In a general way the mar
ket was gravItating towards a more nor
NAL condition, and while extremely sem
sitive, was less sDasmodic than at any
time within the past ten days. The de-
cline was arrested several times by pro-
fit-taking, and the market was also
helped by reports that the cloth markets
were showing new signs of life. Spin
nerS, however, We're still showing a re-
treating 'front.'. being without orders to
justify them in paying current prices.
was reported that rains We're Interior
ing with contemplating east of the Mis-
sissippi Valley, particularly in the At
lantic States. The movement of cotton
was very quiet, but rather ahead of cal
cuations. Texas storm reports failed to
be a factor.
Inc market closed steady at about the
lowest of the day, a net loss of "a to 30
points The failure of as small New Or
leans house was disturbing factor in
the late market.
COTTON-Futures opened irregular;
September, 1918; October, 1913; Novem-
Der. 9.93; Decelnbef, 900; January, 9.91;
February, 9.92; March, 900; May, 9.S6;
June, 9S7; July. 9.S4.
Futures closed steady at the decline;
September 1000: October, 9.91; Novem-
Der. OFT: December, 9.GS; January, go;
February, 9C5; March. 9.GG; April, 9.66;
May, 9.6G; June, 9.67; July, 9.64.
Spot cotton closed quiet at "a decline;
middling uplands, 10A; middllng gull, IL;
sales, 125 bales.
COTTON-Quiet; middling, 1OM; gross
receipts, 1861 bales; sales, 12o bales;
stock, 26,3O6 bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts, 10, 442 bales;
exports to Great Britain, 3,9I4 bales; to
the Continent, $500 bales; stock, lo'.ooo
bales.
Consolidated-Net receipts, SS,3O7 bales;
exports to Great Britain, 2O065 bales; TO
France, 945 bales; to the Continent lo,326
bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts,
49,, S14 bales; exports to Great Britain,
80, 600 bales; to France, 943 bales; to the
Continent, q ASS bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15

aHTcAGo. sept. 14.-Laek of export
dsmand was the dpminat ting influence in
wheat today. causing decline of 5kc.
in October. Corn closed 1sc. lower and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15

For Zoe. the Works OF opie Read. me
Wives.of The PROPHETS The Carpet-Rag-s
ger. The Colossus Old t:benezer. ~ Ken
tGcky Colonel. a Teanessee Judge. Inc
Jueks:ns. An Arkansas Planter. etc.
Latest fctions in paper: The Master
Beggars, The Coming OF Chloe, me
Duchess. a Golden Autumn. by Mrs
Alexander; The Leavenwarth Case. Aga
Gentleman OF France. ~ Stanley Wey-
man; The jessamy Br.de. ST. Ives. The
Maid of Maiden Lane (seone, 10 a Bow of
Orange Riobanl, by Amelia Barr; The Re.
demption of David Carson. The Reign o.
Law, Red Blood and Blue. Elizabeth and
Her German Garden. a Solitary Summer.
The Tarringdons. Unleavensd Bread. Wild
Animals Have Known. Love Letters OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15

Mr.. D. Mann, No. . South Pine
Street, has re turned to the city after a
ten days. visit TO his brother. DR.. Mann.
Of Montrose, a.
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PORT OF WEST POINT, Sept. IA, 1000.
a :.

Steamship Danville, Murphy, Baltimore,
passengers and general cargo
Steamship Accomac, Thompson, Nor
ok, passengers and general cargo.
SAILED
Steamship Danviile, Murphy, Baltimore.
passengers; and general cargo
Steamship AccOmac, Thompson, Nor
folk, passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15
Notice.
Preaching

Preaching at West End NJ e Church,
..Ianchastar. sunday, H. A.. NJ, by the
IA stnr. Rev. A. G. Bergman, and a
: I'D p Afs.sbv Rev. Dr. ". Tudor.
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L
LATEST news OF
THE RAILROADS
Report Of Directors of Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway
EXCELLENT SHOWING MADE.
Large Increase sho,sn-Prosress on
the Richmond viadnct aud in-
proyements-orher Items
OF Interest.

The twenty-ninth annual repore~ee the
Board of Directors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company for the fiscal
year ending June so, 1seo, has Just been
issued The report shows an increase OF
97.9 miles operated over last year. Inc
total being 2,13S.3 miles.
The gross earnings for the year We're
s13, 402, 07e.27, an Increase Of s1.3S2. 223l IL.
The operating expenses We're S9,oSi, 6SS 6s.
an increase of S1,olo,25ss7- The balance
to credit of profit and loss, June Sd,
$780, was s1.G60, 34l.IS-
The distribution of capital stock for
the year was as follows:
1900 1899
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COLLEGE.

The l25th session will open WEDNES-
DAY, SEPTEMBER L. 1890 For eata-
Iogues and other information address
RICHARD McILWAINF. Pres't.
Hampden- Sidney. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15

BANK CLEARINGs.-Total bank clear
ings AT the principal cities of the United
States for the week ending September
18th were 81 ,32S, $50, o,5, a decrease of
30 per cent; outside of New York the
total clearings We're S5SG, $50 Al, a de-
crease of 80 per cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Richmond, Va, Sept. IA, 1000.
AfARKTTS

PEANUT MARKETS.
NoRFGiK, VA, Sept. 14.-PEANUTS-
Farmers stock nuts are quoted today
as a follows: Fancy, 22SSsss 1aa.1ac. pound:
strictly prime, 2lhq2.Ac.;; prime. &c.; ordi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-15

EsTM MISTER PRESBYTERIAN
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cHcAGO MARKET.

SUGAR-RAWE urul, lStlI Z SI1ftI1Ito,4 ftIC.
centrifugal, 96 degrees test, &C.; molasses
sugar, &c. Sugar firm.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07
naath of r1r. .Iohn Powell.

Mr.. John Powell died at his home on
Franklin Avenue at O'Clock last Saturday
morning, after q protractsd illness. His
death was due to general debility.
Mr.. Powell was "a years old. lie was a
native OF ireland, having been born In
Armagh, Tippsrary county, in 1885, where
he was reared and educated. In 1853 be
left Ireland and came to the United
States. He landed In New York, where he
engaged in the grocery trade for one year,
when he went TO Canada and engaged In
the same business. 10 1871 he came to
Lexington and at once engaged In the
grocery business. which he continued till
q short time previous to his death. He
was married 10 this city In 1871 to Miss
Mary Powell, who with two children,
Misses Malta and Edith, survive him.
Mr.. Powell was q man OF strict iuteg-
rity, honorable aud upright in all his
business dealings, aud was endowed with
many strong aud commsndabls traits Of
character. He was physically frall, but
possessed great will power aud deter
mination. He was q kind and lndulgent
husband aud father and his death brings
a deep sorrow into the hons circle.
The funeral services we're held from
the Episcopal church at $3.50 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
J. X. Dunn, OF Kansas City.
10 the bsreaved family we extend
sincere sympathy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07

MIR. Isaac GratE returned Tuesday
evening from a two months' visit to his
mother "a Cincinnati. His mother, who
has been dangerously sick for several
weeks, was much improved when he lett.
Opportunities such as we have to oifor
salesmen are rare. We want both local
and travelling representatives. Good pay
to Intelligent men. Experience unneces.
sary, Write for full Instructions aud
handsome outfit which we furnish free.
OLIVER BROTHERS COMPANY, Rochester,
New York. S-l7tS
HoMR MoNRY TO LoAN.-on good real
estate security. In sums OF $500 and up,
at 7 per cent. No commission, n red
tape. Apply to ], q. P%la,tsnburg. u
Cough II you want lung trouble aud
consumption, otherwise stop 1t quick
with Mull's Lightning Cough Cure.
Nothing so good. Safe for children. Is,
aud SOC. For sale by Chss. W. Loomls,
WANTRD-Houest man or woman to travel
W for large house; salary s6 monthly and
expenses with increase; position permanent
inelose ~self-addressed stamped envelope
MANAGER, $50 esxton sldgr Chicago. ums
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07

Mrs. II. Cooley went to Kansas Ci'y
Tuesday evening to visit her step
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Robertson
Mrs. Elisabeth smoek went to henry
Ray county, "Wednesday, TO Visit ner
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hsdrick.
Mrs. 4. Q. Hays returned Tuesday
from q few days visit to her siSter'ln'law
Mrs. t. ]. McElroy, In Independence
Mrs. Il. J.. Fenstsrmaohsr went to Kan
sas City Tuesday evening to visit hS'
sister, Mrs. A. W. Kokeudoffer, VINO mas
been quite sick.
The city OF Lexington ought TO con
denim a whole lot OF the sidewalk In inc
city, and compel people to keep Good
walks In trent OF their property,
Whites Cream vermifuge not only 81
i~ectuaily destroys worms, IL also increases
the appetite, rids assimilation n trans
forms q irAil infant Into one of roousI
health. Price, 70 cents. crsn'haw a
yonrg. t.Tnl
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q Mrs. j, Il. Moorshsad returned Tuesday
night from q visit to friends 10 Kansa'
City.
Krshu a wilksr have moved their dry
goods stock Into the Waddell building,
west OF TsVis' drug stors.
We take pleasure IN presenting to our
rssders this week the name OF JAMES X.
Gray a. candidate iot surveyor Of Lafay-
cite county. MIR. Gray has served the
people " terms as surveyor, and has
made one OF the most efficient otioers the
county has ever had. During his term
the bridges % the county have been kept
in exceptionally good order. n 10
recognition OF this TACT, the people have
forced bin uto the race. II was only
after continued appeals that be consented
aud sven now he says he will leave the
campaign 10 his friends as he has moi
time 10 make 4 canvass. Should he be re.
slected, his past record 10 an earneet OF
the services the people will receive 10 the
future, and as We said IN the beginning
10 10 one OF the most sfieisut men Thai
ever held this ofice.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07

Rev. j. c. Given went TO HiRginsville
Wednesday morning to attend the funeral
services OF Mr.. J. 3. Borland.
At the city election In Higginsville
Tuesday the entire citizens ticket was
elected with the exception OF collector
and one alderman In the third ward.
Neuralgia pains, rheumatism, lumhago
and sciatic pains, yield to the penetrat-
Ing influence OF Billiards. Snow Eminent.
Price 25 aud so cents. Crenshaw q
Young. 4.7ml
Mrs. Charles Weber and her daughter,
Mrs. Gustav Haerls, went to Kansas City
Wednesday morning to spend the day,
They attended the matinee performance Of
"Quo VadiS
Rev. Benz. V. Bolton left Tuesday
evening for Liberty to take a two months
special course In william Jewell college
after which be will go TO Warrensburg Il
attend the teachers summer school al
the state normal.
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Mildred AulI.

Mildred Aull, the s.year-ol daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Aull, died We'd
nesday morning at $3.50 O'Clock, after a few
days illness, Of diphtheriA.
Mildred, as the only child, was idclized
by her parents, who are heartbrokeu
over the loss Of one that was such a Joy
and comfort to them. She was al excep-
t~loually bright, sweet child, aud her
death is a sad blow to the father aud
mother, who will sadly miss the joyous
presence Of their little one.
To the grief stricken parents and relA.
tives we extend our siucerost sympathy
in their great sorrow.
The funeral services we're held from
the family residence at 10 O'Clock Thurs.
day morning, conducted by DE-, Il. O
Gordon,
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Monday was horse show daY here, and
the streets were thronged with people to
look at the hne display which was ex-
peeted. The horses were not 80 numerous
as usual, bot there were some good ones
on exhibition.
Captain Joseph X. Barnett exhibited his
handsome bay stallion, Rustic b., aud a
large crowd Of admirers surrounded him.
Rustic is a light harness horse, and has 4
record OF 9;22K. he lie 1871 hands high, 5
years old, and oue Of the best bred horses
In the state. He is Just the right sire for
40 All.purpose horse, to say nothing OF
his record or his pedigree.
Mr.. Charles Mitchell had on exhibition
his handsome horse, Clifton Denmark, a
dark bay, s years old, aud a spleudld
saddler. He 10 l6h hands high. and has a
long lins Of Denmark blood In his veins.
He Is q iue animal, aud there are too few
good saddle horses 10 the county.
Mr.. Mitchell also showed his black jack,
Beecher, and while we could see no
beauty In the boast, va were assured that
he was . fus animal, and his voice was
highly cultivated.
Mr.. @. sehaberg. Of Wellington, showed
a beautiful black stallion, Tom Mitchell.
a Worlds Fair prize winner. He ls a Jet
black. we'll gaited, weighs l,l0O pounds.
z years old, and 10 Of u mbletonian blood,
a magnificent All-purpose horse.
Mr.. Frank Stewart exhibited Romulus,
No. 1874, . mahogany bay, II hands
high, and weighing 2,lOO pounds. a
superior draft animal aud ine action for
such q large horse. Mr.. Stewart also
had two Jacks, missouri Rather" aud
Dewey" both having good records.
"RAttlsr" took irst prize at the 81, Leu
fair.
Mr.. Walter Small exhibited his splendid
Jack, ~Zollikoffsr, Z years old. and said to
DO one Of tbs best 10 the county.
Mr.. d. L. Mitchell. four miles south o
town, showed bis splendid sll-purpos,
horse, Fleet. au iron gray, weighing l,sSI
pounds. This 10 horse Of nns breeding
being Q son OF old Tashsw.
Mr.. Walter B. Waddsll exhibited tire,
Of his fine Hereford bulls, which attracted
much admiration. For nearly al houI
the crowd was SO dense that 1t wa
almost impossible to get through. The!
were all beautiful animals, especially tn
older one. He 10 four years old, and II
medium flesh, and weighs $500 pounds
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTlCR,

Letters of administration on the estate Of
William DischOf, deceased, were granted TO
the undersigned on the 2Srd day Of March,
1900. BY the probate oOurtoi Lafayette county,
All persons having claims against said
eatate are required to exhibit them Tor allow
anre To the administrator within ono year
after the date Of said letters or they mAy DO
preoluded from any benefit OF such estate;
and II such claims be not exhibited Within two
forever barred.
This 2srd day Of March, 1900.
GEORGE II. WOksTEMRYER
sN.tA Administrator,
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BIRTHS.

Born, in Corder, April 4, to the vile OF
Mr.. Ed. Hammel, u girl.
Born, in Corder, April l, to the wife Of
MIR. Royal Brown, a girl.
Born, 10 Odessa, March n, TO the vile
OF Mr., Bumgarnsr. a boy.
Born, in Corder, April Q, to the wife oil
Mr.. Stephen r. Kelley, a boy.
Boro, at Corder, Mo-, March 20, to th'
wife OF Mr.. VIM. F. Liess, a girl.
Born, at Ooncordia, April 1, to the wilt
of Mr., Daniel Westerheuss. q boy.
Born, near Page City. April 8, to th'
wife OF Mr.. George Aliender, a boy.
Born at Coneordla, No., March %, tC
the wife OF Mr.. j. Q. Kroencke, a girl.
Born, In Dover, Tuesday. March q, v
the wife Of Mr.. William Corbln, q boy.
Born, IN Washington township, Msrei
%, to the wife of Mr.. James Ainsworth.
boy-a Bryan democrat.
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Spring Blood Purifiers.


The system Is like a dwelling after the long
winter, when sewerage and drainage arc apt
to be defective, pores OF skin clogged, organs
and the system depleted and run
down by frequent attacks of la grippe. inuu.
enEs, heavy colds and coughs, rheumatism,
neuralgia, etc. A spring cleaning sets US to
rights, and the springs languor and lassltuds,
termed spring fever" finds W able to cope
with It, Blood cleansing is done by means Of
kidneys.
DR.. A v. BANBs RHEUMATIC SPECIFIC
combines these two essential combinations
To quote the American Journal OF Health
ITS wonderful curative qualities esnnot b,
surpassed"
DIR. A. V. BANEs MEDICINE CO.,
81 Josoph. Mo.
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Notice to Bridge Contractors.
will lot to the lowest and best bidder, OF

NJ 10 o'clock a. IN, at site Of bridge, the con.
struetlon OF one Wooden bridge, about u feet
ia length, consisting OF one TRUSS span and
approaches. on ruad from H~igRinsytllo 10
Dover, near the Allstadt farm and about 81
miles north by cast from Higntnsvtlie.
Plans and specifications can be seen AZ
Contractors will be required to give bond
as required by law,
The right 10 reject any or all bids II re-
,erved JAMES X GRAY,
nIDtd Commissioner,
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nnes Cnffee Arree With Ynns

n not, driuk Grain.O- made from pure
grains. A lady writes, ''Thefrst tune | made
srsln-o | did not like II. but after using II
for one week nothing woul induce me to go
back 10 cOt1eo 1t nourishes and feeds the
system. The children can drink IL freely with
great benefit. II Is the strengthening sub
stance OF pure grains. Get a package today
from your grocer, follow the directions In
making IL, and you will have a delicious aud
healthful table beverage for old and young
lSa. and 2ss
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07

10 Cure La Grippe in Two Days
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. K. w. Grove's signature on
every box. 25c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Groves are now
at home in the James K, Edmonds cot.
tags, on East Main street.
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Notice to Bridge Contractors.
| will lot to the lowest and best bidder, OF
..A.LE. LnmLI inAA

viii let 10 The IOWosI and BEST bidder, on
MONDAY, APRIL, Z, 1870,
at | o'clock, y. M, in the county court room.
In Lexington. tbo re- construction OF an Iron
bridge, 100 feet IN length, known as the
"MastersOn Bridge" and situated about I
miles south Of wellington,
The bids will DO tor supplying new parts or
pieces for those broken or rendered untt 20
use again, and repairing broken aud bent
whore same can be done, and erecting the
bridge on new foundation, which may be OF
cedar pIling or iron tubes.
Bidder will he required 10 make deposit Of
500 In cash. or by certified check AZ y guar
anty for acceptance Of bid.
Specific .tiOns will be shown ut letting.
Contractor must give bond. as required by
law.
served J.K GRAY.
nlOtd Commissioner
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Died, at his home, In Simpson town
ship, Johnson county, March "a, Capt. .
II. Taggart.
He was = resident Of this county fol
twenty years.
Died, at her hume, near Napoleon, Mon.
day, March %, Mrs. hmily Asdorson
ssed 70 years.
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
curator Ut the estates OF Charles Proctor aud
william Proctor, minors, will apply to the
probate court OF Lafayette county, Missouri,
At the May term OF said court, tO be held 10
the probate u room, IN the city OF Lex.
lngtdn, in said county, un the 18th day Of Nay,
1900, 10 resigu as curator Of said estate
ats A. o. WHITE,
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3 yd Nottingham Lace Curtains, at Soc pair, %
pair 3 yd. Nottingham Lace Curtains, all new pat
terms, at 75c and SOC a pair. They are actually
worth 81. 70 pair 3 and 81 yd. Nottingham Lace
Curtains, in nice quality and new patterns, both
ecru and white, As to 81 inches wide, at CSC and 81
pair. 1870 pair finer Nottingham Lace Curtains in
ecru and white, ranging from sl.25 to ss,2S pair.
Striped Swiss Curtains, 3 yds. long, with full rune,
at 81 pair.
We are showing a very fine line of Brussels Cur
tains, from $3.50 to $3.50 per pair.
China Mattings, at loo and l2ic.
Fine Warp Fancy China Mattings, at loo and loc
ward. Extra Fine Cotton Warp Mattings, 2Sc to 4oc.
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Death Of mr.. John S. BorIand.
IrRioE sAklNo POWDER co..
CHICAGO.

Mr.. John s. Borland, proprietor OF the
Grand Genital hotel, In this city, died at
11:46 O'Clock Monday night at the home
Of bis brother. in-law, Mr.. ii. II. Harris,
10 Higginsville.
His death was not unexpected, as he
had been In feeble health all winter.
About one week ago he went to Higgins.
Vile to visit relatives, and while there he
suffered a relapse from which he never
recovered. His wife and his son, Charles
J. Borland, we're at his bedside when he
passed away.
Mr.. Borland was 90 years old aud was q
native Of Ohio. His parents removed to
New York when he was q child aud he
grew to manhood In that state. He after
wards returned to Ohio where he resided
for many years. He came to missouri
twenty -four years e and located in the
north part Of the state. About nine
years ago he located in H~iggiusville and
engaged 10 the hotel business. From
there be came to Lexington about Ave
years ago and took charge OF the Grand
Central hotel. He conducted this business
about two years, wien he purchased the
old street car line, which he operated till
last spring, when he sold 1t to MIR. Il. J,
McGrsw, who tore 1t up aud sold 1t for
old iron.
Mr.. BorIand again took charge OF the
Grand Central hotel last January, but his
snieeblsd condition prevented him from
takiugi an active part 10 Its management
His wife and two sons, Charles j. anC
Harry II, who survive him, have beet
managing the business.
Mr.. Borland was Q good old man aud
highly respected citizen. and the an
nounosmsnt Of his death will brinI
sorrow 10 his large circle of friend
: throughout the county. To the wife, II
, the loss Of her devoted companion, do "
extend our heartfelt sympathy. He
bereavement 10 made doubly sad, follow
Ing 20 soon as II does the death Of an onl
daughter, to whom she was bound by o.
the ties OF love and Affection peculiar t
Q such relationship.
; The funeral services were held from th
NJ. IA. church, South, In H~iggiusville, 4
10 O'Clock Wednesday morning.
A DR.. Manly will conduct the regular eel
, vicss at the First Baptist church, tomoI
row. The subject Of his discourse for II
A
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-04-07

The incoming city engineer, whoever
he may he, will have tn took after tho
dangerous streets, and see that they srs
properly repaired after being dug up
The streets are iull Of holes aad hills. aad
somebody Ia 10 blame,