The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-01-27

c. o. Grimes. She returned home
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Earl and Mr.. |
John Marshall came down from
Kansas City Saturday night and
spent sunday here with the family OF |
Mrs NJ. Il. Marshall.
Mr.. Luther Crenshaw, mail clerk
on the Wabash railroad, came In
from st. Louis this morning for a
short visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs T. e. Crcnshaw.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher went to
Kansas City this morning TO visit her
daughter, Mrs. W. c. Allen. She
was accompanied by her grand
daughter, Miss Allie Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John $, Clack, Of
Nevada, Mo-, arrived Saturday night
TO visit Mr. Clack's uncle, Mr. W. T.
Bell, who has been luile sick for
several days, but is now improving.
Mr.. Rude Schaefermeyer, who is
just recovering from an attack OF
pneumonia, arrived from ST. Louis
yesterday morning To visit his par
ents till he gains his usual strength.
Mr.. Owen Grimes, who arrived
here Saturday morning IN response u
a message announcing the death Of
his father returned TO ST. Louis last
night, business duties compelling his
immediate return.
Mrs. George NJ. MounljOy enter
tanned few of her friends at an old
fashioned candy-pulling last Thuis-
day. 1t was very enjoyable and
Interesting event. Mrs. John Well
born won the prize for being the most
artistic candy-puller
Mrs. ThOs. b. Smith went to
Kansas City this morning to visit
her brother, Mr.. W. G. T0mpkins,
who was recently injured in rail-
raad wreck in Colorado When last
heard from Mr., TOmpkins was im-
proving.
Mr.. Albert Geyer left yesterday
evening for Los Angeles, Cal, where
he will locate In business. During
Mr.. Geyer's residence here he has
been identified with every public en-.
terprise, and has always contributed
Iliberally to any cause that would
advance the city's interests. His
many friends here wish him un-
bounded prosperity in his new home.
Cant. d. n. Burrs, of Miami, was
here last Saturday, completing nego-
tiations for operating ferry boat at
this place. He received great deal
of encouragement from cur citizens,
and il is probable that he will have a
boat here in about ten days. He will
receive cordial welcome from our
citizens, who are greatly dissatisfied
with the manner in which the pres
ent ferry service is conducted.
The Grand Central hotel changed
management yesterday, Mr.. j. 5.
Borland, who was the landlord OF
this hotel two years ago, having pur-
el,a-cti tire interest Of Mr--W-- v.
Davis In the business. Mr.. Borland
Is an experienced hotel man, has a
wide acquaintance throughout the
county aud with the travelling public
generally. We bcspeak for him con-
tinued success In the hotel business.
Mr.. Davis has not yet decided where
he will locate.
Mr.. Clarence L. Kenney is now
proprietor Of the Lexington Transfer
company, having purchased the bur
iness from Messrs Wright x Limberp.
Mr.. Kenney TODD possession today
and will do all in his power to-
accommodate the travelling public.
He is well equipped for the business
aud solicits liberal local patronage.
lie will continue the business at the
same stand and will also do a feed
business in connection with his trans.
fer line. His purchase of the trans
| fer business does not include the
horse aud mule market conducted by
Messrs. Wright 4 Limberg. This
will be continued as heretofore at the
same location.
Yesterdays Kansas City Times con.
taned a picture Of Miss Jessie L.
Graves, Of Odessa, whose marriage
occurred at the Midland hotel, in
Kansas City, last Wednesday. Ac-
companyng the picture is the follow
ing mention Of the event; "A quiet
wedding, which was a surprise to
many friends of the contracting par
ties, took place at the Midland hotel,
| Wednesday evening at q o'clock. The
bride was Miss Jessie l.. Graves, of
Odessa, Mo-, and the groom MI. Fred
Il. Kerr OF ElDoradO Springs, Mo
Mr.. r. G. Graves, of Webb City,
Miss Marguerite Graves, brother and
sister Of the bride. and Miss Laura A.
Ward, Of Independence, Mo-. were
present at the ceremony, performed
by Rev. DR.. Neel, of Central Pres.
byterian church. The brides gown
was Of gray cloth, hat of the same
shade. She comes of one Of the
oldest and most prominent families
Of Lafayette county. Mr. and Mrs,
Kerr will reside in ElDorad0 Springs,