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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-04-30
Thursday, April 80, 1903.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Sometime ago have announced my
self candidate for sheriff of Custer
county to the central committee, and
will come before the republican county
convention for the nomination subject to
the will of the republicans Of Custer
county. have worked for the success
of the republican party % years in Gus
ter county aud have always taken pleas
ute in doing 50, knowing have been in
tie right | have been central COM
mitteeman some 10 years, and never be-
fore have / come before county con-
vention asking for anything, and / hope
you can give me the nomination
and will be elected your next sheriff of
Custer county. Very respectfully.yours,
39f J. o. TAYLOR.
Editor Republican Several OF my
friends have been insisting on my com
ing out for sheriff, and after looking
over the field / have concluded to an
nounce myself a candidate for the nom
ination for sheriff of Custer county, on
the republican ticket, subject to the will
of the people. While feel my incom-
potency. will try to make good sheriff
and do my whole duty as my conscience
NAStatSo NCoPSStiluiyN
37tf J. M. SAvIDGE.
desire to announce that | expect to
come before the next republican county
convention as a candidate for nomination
for the Office of clerk of the district court
subject to the will of the republicans of
Custer county For fifteen years have
to the best of my ability, upheld the
standard of the republican party in this
county, through times when It would
have been to my financial advantage to
otherwise, giving my services, such as
they were, without money and without
price, supporting its candidates through
victory and through defeat. During
these years have never been candi-
date for any Office, and trusting l am not
now presumptious in asking favorable
consideration of my claim.
Very respectfully,
37tf GEO. b. MAR.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Death Of Mrs. Fucker.

Died, on Sunday, September 20,
1908, suddenly, at IL a. M, Bessie
Kathryn, (nee Drysdale) beloved wife
of David l. Fucker and mother Of
ISABELLA Scott and David 1. Fucker,
Jr. Funeral services at residence,
No. 5l62A FairmOunt avenue, Sep
tember %, at 10 a. M, thence to
Bellefontaine cemetery. Lexington,
Mo, Higginsville, Mo-, and Memphis,
Tenn, papers please copy. Republic.
The above announcement caused
shock to the relatives and friends Of
the deceased in this city, who had
not heard that she was sick. Bessie
Drysdale, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
James E. Drysdale, was born in this
city September 2nd, 1880, and was
% years and IS days old, She mar
ried Mr. David l. Fucker in St. Louis
about hve years ago, ana leaves TWO
little children-a girl aged three and
a half years and boy about two
years old. She was bright beautiful
girl and a charming woman. A
cheerful, happy home is broken up;
sorrowing husband and two little
motherless children are left to go
through life without wife and mother.
IL is a sad story. But our loved
ones are
Gathering home to that happy land
Yes. one by one"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Campbell's Sale.

The horse sale of ThoS. B. Camp
bell and son at Graceland Park Thurs
day was well attended and the day
was ideal for a sale. Some of the
horses we're picked up at very moder-
ate prices. Abundant luncheon was
provided for those in attendance.
BY comparison with the catalogues
our readers will be able to identify
the horses sold, as follows
Louise, sold tOJ. f. Ramey at s1OO
Lizzie Kenney, w. E. Johnson $40.
Mamie, ]. M. Handley, $3.50.
Levy Benton, James Kelley, S1O7.5O.
John Reid, W T. Hackley, s152.5O.
Marse John, ]: F. Ramey, S16O.
Adeline, r. H. White, Sl05.
Rowena, George Belt, $lOO.
Lookout, Geo. B. Gordon, S45.
Steeltrust, Geo. B. Gordon, S1O2.50.
Kruger, W. P, Cole, S62 so.
Mary Ellen, Lee Slusher, S140.
Miss Betty, Geo. Z. Gordon, S42.5O.
Starberg, William HackleY, S72 so.
Sundower, ]. NJ. Handley, S45.
Bette Brown, Lee Slusher 800,
Milady, Dave Slusher, $50.
Diamond, ]. E. Warren, $3.50.
Inkstan, Geo. B. Gordon, $3.50.
Mrs. Trow, John Arth, $50.
Sallie, Geo. B. Gordon, slO7 so.
yearling calves sold at $50 each.
s weanllng calves sold at SIG rs each
4 milch COWS sold at 1923, $24, $2l
and S25,
/ bull calf $40.
3 yearling calves sold at S26, SIS
and S14.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Bold Robbery.

Wednesday night burglar entered
Lexington College for Young Women,
getting in by way of the office window.
A pistol belonging to Prof. White
and trousers belonging to Prof. Staley,
which contained several dollars and
an uniodorsed draft for fifty dollars
were taken. The trousers were found
in the yard Thursday morning
An attempt was also made to enter
Central College, the dining room and
kitchen shutters being opened but the
burglar was evidently frightened
away.
There is no clew as to the identity
of the robber, but some think he
is the "gentleman burglar" who
robbed Liberty Ladies College and
Hardin College in a similar manner
last year If this is the same burglar
the authorities will probably receive
polite note in a few days thanking
them for his entertainment.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.

Invitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Bell Gordon, of this
city, and Mr.. j. G. McConkey, of st
Louis, 10 the Presbyterian church,
Monday afternoon at four o'clock,
October 5. This wedding is the cul-
mination of longtime acquaintance
and friendship. When Dr. Gordon,
father of the bride to be, was pastor
Of the Presbyterian church of Roanoke,
Virginia, Mr.. McConkey, then boy,
was member of his congregation and
friend of the boys and girls of his
family. Not long after DR.. Gordon
and his family came to Lexington,
Mr.. McConkey became commandanU
Of Wentworth Military Academy in
this city, where he remained three
years After studying law at the
University of Michigan he came to
ST. Louis to practice and there first
attracted general attention by military
service in the suppression of the street
railway riots. This was coincident
with the movement for better city
government, and on the election Of
the reform ticket Mayor Wells ap-
pointed Mr.. McConkey his private
secretary, which Office he now holds.
Miss Gordon Is one of the most
beloved young women in Lexington,
gentle, gracious, possessed of both the
sterner virtues and the softer graces
Of Christian womanhood. To those
who know them both a happier union
is hardly imaginable. After we'd
ding journey in Europe they will be
at home at Hotel Beers, St. Louis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Miss Reeder TO be Maid Of Honor.

Miss Pearl Reeder mas been ap-
pointed Maid Of Honor from the
Western District of Missouri to the
reunion OF Confederate Veterns
which win be held at Columbia, Mo-,
September oath to 29th. She re-
celyed the appointment from General
Harvey Salmon who has charge ofthe
Western District. Thus Lexington
will have two representatives, as Miss
Katherine Todhunter has also been
appointed to this honor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26

ated with white snow balls and
drawn by two white horses tandem.
The effect was all one could desire
and won the admiration of everyone.
The third prize was awarded Mr..
w. P. Cole. His was a run-a-bout
made beautiful with white aud blue
crysanthemums. In il were little
Thea Cole and Mervill Gratz.
While these prize winners were
very handsomely decorated there we're
Others 10 the parade that made
decision difficult for the judges. The
other entries were: Miss Airline Bur-
den, stanhope done in pink crysan-
themums. She was accompanied by
Miss Nadine Steele. Mr.. James
Price who had a run-a-bout decorated
with white roses and driven by Ben
Price accompanied by his two little
sisters. Mr.. Gordon White a buggy
beautiful 10 red and black poppies.
Miss Katherine Hays drove this,
accompanied by Miss Frances Brown
Mr.. II. O.. Wallace had handsomely
decorated stanhope on which purple
crysanthemums were used. The two
horses tandem we're driven by Miss
Nancy Huston, accompanied by Miss
Georgia Ragland, with MIR. Il. @. Wal
lace and Mr. Walter Waddel on horses.
Mr.. j. M. Cant, of Norborne, had a
much admired carriage on which lilies
were used very successfully, In this
were Mrs. Josephine Cant and Miss
J Lizzie Swartz, of Norborne. Mr.. N.
w. Potter had carriage attractively
decorated with golden rod. 1t was
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Potter.
For the most ridiculous turnout
there were two entries, Thomas
Harney and John Mountain. Both
were ludicrous and provoked great
laughter. Mr., Harvey won the prize
AS whole the flower parade was
a pronounced success and would com,
pare favorably with the showing
made by much larger towns.
The judges were Mrs. Captain
Hyer, of Lexingtohn, Mrs. Staples
Of Jefferson City, James billiard, O
Waco, Texas, Dan, Hoefer, Of Hig
ginsvllle, and George Hereford, o
Odessa.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Committee Appointed.

At the fifth annual meeting of the
County Clerks Association of Mis-
souri,, being held In st. Louis, steps
were taken towards the repeal of the
road laws Of Missouri and the framing
OF one general law covering the condi-
tions in every county In the state.
A committee composed Of B. H.
Rucker, Phelps county, James L.
Phelps, Jackson county, S. B. Thorn
ton, Lafayette county and George D.
Manly, Barry county, was appointed
to investigate all present road laws
aud report.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26

stantially those submitted some weeks
ago, which contemplate an expendi-
ture of about $1,000. A new front
will be put on the old building, a
bowled floor on the level with the
present Sunday school room will be
made in the main auditorium, with
galleries running around three sides.
The new Sunday school rooms will be
in the rear of the main auditorium.
There will be new windows and pews.
A resolution was also passed res
cinding the former action of the
church in inStructing the official
board to demonstrate against the
paving of Main street. The church
will not demonstrate.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
The Misses Peak Entertain.

Thursday afternoon from 2:3O to
6 the Misses Peak entertained quite
Il number of their friends at a
finch par y, about thirty-tive in
vitations being issued. Several hours
passed swiftly by so absorbed we're
the guests in the interesting game.
After this they adjourned to the
dioing- room where a meat supper and
refreshments, consisting Of creams,
ices, assorted cakes, coffee end almonds
were served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Council Prnceedings.

The city council sat as board Of
equalization Monday night and went
over the books of the city assessor.
The valuation of Standard Oil Co. S
property was raised from S467 to
81, 500; that of Rhodes, Haverty &
Huppe from 5000 to $1,000. The real
estate tax book and the personal tax
book were conformed to the original
assessment. Also Messrs. Drake and
Brindle filed their contract and bond
for paving and grading East Main
street, which was accepted. The
council then adjourned to set as a
court of appeals on October 9Th.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Won Scholarship.

Word has reached here that Daniel
Ruebel Jr. won scholarship in the
Washington University. The u1iver-
sity offers four full scholarships, good
for the whole four years of the under
graduate course, to graduates Of Mis-
souri, high schools and other secon-
Diary schools, the candidates to be
selected by competitive examination.
Mr.. Ruebel took his examination in
St. Louis. Examinations we're held
simultaneously ia Kansas City and
other cities of the state for the same
prizes. 1t is no small credit to Mr.
Ruebel and no small credit to the
Lexington High School, where be
graduated last June in the Latin-Sci.
entific course, The Lexington High
School now offers three college prep,
oratory courses aud the quality Of
the work done may be judged by the
honors won by this excellent young
man.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
TWAS Splendid.

The flower parade proved the most
popular feature of the street fair. 1t
took place at ii o'clock Friday moru-
ing and was witnessed by the largest
crowd that had gathered for any
attraction. Miss Leila Tucker, queen
Of the carnival, was crowned in the
Coliseum Immediately preceding the
parade. Mr.. Horace Blackwell per-
formed this interesting ceremony in
his happiest manner. Misses Eugenia
Kriehn, Edith Powell, Marcia Sellers
and Bessie Bowman attended her as
maids Of honor. Accompanied by her
maids Miss Tucker led the parade on
a float beautifully decorated with
pink and white roses, the queen
being seated on her throne under a
canopy Of pink and white, while the
maids had places at the four corners
or the float. Miss Tucker filled her
position most gracefully, the pink
and white Of the float making be-
coming setting for her blonde beauty.
Next to the queen came the winner
Of the first prize, foat decorated by
Mr.. Harry Taubman. On a platform
Of green festooned with green gar
lands and decorated with palms was a
shell Of white lined with pink roses
and seated therein were little Misses
Florence Eckle and Mary Taylor, who
looked veritable fairies, driving with
dainty lines huge butterflies as their
steeds. Both for originality and from
an artistic standpoint this float we'll
deserved the compliments bestowed
upon 1t.
Mrs. Carter. winner Of the second
honor, accompanied by Mrs. Paul
Rankin, drove a particularly attract
I've turnout. This was trap decor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
The Queens Ball.

The ball in honor of the carnival
queen, Miss Leila Tucker, which took
place last night at the Elks hall, was
doubtless the greatest social event Of
the season. In addition to the Elks,
there were many other friends of the
queen present. The programme was
begun by a grand march, which was
led by Miss Tucker and Mr. Walter
Reeder. After this other dancing
was begun and continued until late
hour. The music, which was most
excellent. was furnished by Day S
orchestra. Everyone present had a
most delightful time and left we'll
pleased to have been subject Of such
a charming queen.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
To be RemOdeled.

AT a business meeting Of the Bap-
tist church Wednesday evening the
building committee was instructed to
adopt plans for the remodeling Of
the church and to proceed to let the
contract. 1t is understood that thst
the plans to be adopted will be sub
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
DONIPHAN EXPEDITION FLAG

Aui Nhui ipdlSu VI any age VI OOuubi y
This was done without an outfit,
without money, and almost without
ammunition by the citizen commander
of citizen soldiers. The history of
this expedition will be Colonel Doni-
phan's most lasting monument. His
deeds will ever live to praise him"
The body, commanded by Colonel |
Easton, was the advance guard Of the /
army OF occupation. Cavalry was
deemed the better class Of soldiers for
the plains, aud the whole array was
mounted, except one special battalion.
@, f. Ruff was chosen lieutenant
colonel and William Gllpin major, and
the regiment was composed Of eight
companieS--A B, G, D, L, f, G and
H-from the counties of Lafayette,
Clay, Saline, Franklin, Cole, Howard
and Galloway, in command Of Captains
Waldo, Walton, Moss, Reid, Stephen
son, Parsons, Jackson and Rodgers,
numbering S46 men. The battalion
of light artillery consisted OF two COM
panies from St. Louis, under Captains
Weightman and Fischer, OF near $50
men, with Major Clark as field officer
The battalion Of infantry from Cole
and Platte counties, respectively,
commanded by Captains Augney and
Murphy, numbered 145 men, The
Laclede Rangers from St. Louis, un-
der command of Captain Hudson, 107
10 number, attached to the First
Dragons, whose strength was 300,
composed the entire force of Colonel
Stephen W. Kearney, of the First
Dragons, U. S. A.-1,65S men with
IL 6-pound and l2-pound cannon.
When this column was ready to
move the people of Upper Missouri
collected in crowds at the fort to bid
their sons, brothers and relatives
adieu. At that time the ushering
upon the green bosom of the great
prairieS, with pennonS gaily stream.
ing in the breeze, was a sight no less
interesting in its nature, and there
was no less solcItude for its safety
than is manifested at the departure
of feet for some distant land, when,
with spreading sails, the vessels
launch upon the restless, heavy deep.
These crowds came by boat and every
conceivable conveyance. The ladies
were thele, presenting the captains
flags, wrought with their own hands.
They delivered addresses, which in
spired their countrYmen with renew
ed zeal and courage. Mrs. Cunning.
ham and the ladies of Clay county
presented Captain Oliver Perry Moss
company with the finest flag Of the
expedition. Mrs. Cunningham said
"The ladies Of Liberty have deputeC
me to present. this flag. We wish yoI
to remember that some of us have
sons, some brothers, and all of u
friends or relatives among you, anC
that we would rather hear Of you
falling in honorable warfare than Il
see you return sullied with crime o
. disgraced by cowardice. Let you
motto be death before dishonor An,
to the gracious protection and guild
ance Of Him who rules the destinie
: Of nations, we fervently commen
u you"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Died Of Heart Disease.

Died Tuesday evening, after a lin
gering illness, Leland Dickey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dlckey, deceased,
aged nine years, The little fellow
was cousin Of Mrs. John I. Bush,
with whom he had been making his
home. His death, which was due to
heart trouble, though not unexpected
came as sad blow to those who had
known him.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Report Of Street Fair Committee.

We would like to say to the people
that the fair was a success, we paying
back to the merchants that donated As
per cent and keeping s43.75 awaiting
small bills that may yet come in, and
when the bills are all in we will turn
the balance into the treasury of the
Retail Merchants Association. And
we also want to thank the mayor and
city aldermen, all officers and Messrs.
William Waddell, Clem Tyree, viii
Curtis and any others that worked sc
hard and helped US make Lexington (
first street fair and carnival a success
We also want TO thank the county
and local papers for their kindness
towards the committee.
STREET FAIR COMMITTEE.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Fire Al State Fair Grounds.

Monday afternoon five Of the build
lngs Of the Missouri State Fair at
Sedalia were DESTROYED by fire, entail
ing a loss Of about $50, 900. The fire
started in the left OF one Of the
cattle barns The prompt response
Of the fire department saved the other
buildings.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
U. D. c. STATE CONVENTION.

The annual state convention of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
will be held in this city, beginning
Tuesday evening, September 29th,
and closing Thursday afternoon,
October 1st. The delegates from the
local chapters will be the guests of
the Sterling Price chapter. of Lex
ington.
The annual address will be delivered
by Judge James B. CAN'T at the
Christian church on Tuesday evening,
September 29th, at O'Clock.
The programme arranged for the
occasion is as follows;
l Reveille-Prof. Fred Day.
2 yocation-Elder Briney.
Chorus-"Our Southland
4 Presentation of gavel to Sterling
Price Chapter No. 21S-Capt.
Joseph A. Wilson.
5 Solo, "Dlxie"- Ethel Gibbs.
6 Address-Judge James B. CAN'T.
Bestowal of Crosses of Honor.
"The Girl 1 Left Behind Me-
Quartette.
8 Taps-Prof. Fred Day.
Wednesday morning, September 30,
the regular business Of the association
will begin, and an adjournment had
on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 1.
1t has also been decided by the
membership Of Sterling Price Chapter
to tender the visitors a reception.
This will be held on the evening Of
h Wednesday, Sept. 80, at the hand
some aud commodious hall Of the
Elks, the same having been rendered
by the members.
All business meetings will be held
in the audience room of the Christian
church.
Dinner each day will be served II
the lower room, aud will be undel
the supervision of the Ladies AiC
Society of the Christian church. II
addition TO serving the U. d. G. mem
bership, the Aid Society will serve al
Others who may wish to patroniz
them.
There will be sixty or more dele
gates from all parts of the state il
attendance. The meeting will be al
interesting one and much importan
business will be transacted.
The officers of the association are
Mrs. Anna Washington Rapley, st
Louis, president.
Mrs. John NJ. Phillips, Kansas Cit
first vice-president.
Mrs, Ryland Todhunter, Lexington
second vice-presidennt.
Mrs, G. R. Wilson, Marshall, re
cording secretary.
Mrs, Frank Geainee, St. Louis
corresponding secretary.
Mrs. G, W. Hyde, Lexington
treasurer.
Mrs. Blake L. Woodson, Kauss
City, historian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26
Judge for Hereford Show.

T. @. Sawyer has been selected as
one of the judges of Hereford cattle
at the American Royal Stock Show at
Kansas City Octo er 1926. Three
judges we're selected, one from each
of the states Missouri, Nebraska and
Iowa. There have been nearly four
hundred entries of Hereford cattle
and the American Royal this year is
expected to be the greatest stock
show ever held in the world. 1t is no
small honor to Mr.. Sawyer and it
evidences the respect IN which he Is
held by the fine stock men Of the
West.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-09-26

Born, near Waverly Sept. 10, to the
wife Of George Smith, girl.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-09-23
CONTEST NOTICE,

Department OF the Interior, U. S. land
Office, Minot, N. d., Sept. 2, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Manfred Lar
son, contestant, against homestead entry
No. 1246, made May %, 1898, for ne114
sec. A, tip. 1852; r. 80, by John B. Iverson,
contestee, in which it is alleged that said
claimant has wholly abandoned said
tract of land for period of more than
six months just prior to the fling of this
contest against the said land, the fact is
he never did reside upon the said tract
Of land and never did make any valuable
improvements thereon, and that said al
legged absence fran the said land was
not due to his employment in the army
navy or marine corps of the U. S. as a
private soldier, officer, seaman or ma,
rine, during the war with Spain or dur
ing any other war in which the U. S
may be engaged, and
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touch.
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. or
Oct. %, 1903, before the register and
receiver at the U. S. land Office in Minot
North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a pro
per affidavit, filed Aug 81, 1903, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice cannot be
made, it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due ano
proper publication.
90 lott r. G. s5ANBoKN, Register.
James johnson Atty. for Claimant.