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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Horse Show.

The annual horse show was held in
Lexington Monday afternoon. A
large crowd OF horse fanciers was
present. Some Of the best stations
and jacks 10 the county were on ex-
hibitlon The INTELLIGENCER re.
porter failed to get full list Of the
animals on exhibition.
y A. Terhune exhibited AshbroOk,
the we'll known trotting stallion
formerly owned by ]. E. Ramey.
Ashbrook is seal brown, 15l hands
high, Of perfect conformation and
temper His record is 2;1Sl.
Frank Stewart showed two horses
and one jack. Sir MelroSe Is a black
stallion, 152 hands high. He was a
premium winner last year at the
state fair. He has much style and a
kind disposition His age is A years
Max 0'Rell is an all purpose stallion,
a red bay, 16l hands high, fine main
and tail; a good all round horse.
Joe Jifln is a fine jack, prize winner
at the state fair, aud is regarded as
one Of the finest jacks in the county
William Emlson Of Odessa showed
\ two coach stallions-Rubin and Red
lynch Vulcan, and one saddle stallion
King D. Rubin is a 1860 pound
horse, stands 161 hands high, has fnt
style aud action, and is six years old
He was bred in Germany. Redlyncl
Vulcan is black stallion, II hand
high aud weighs 100 pounds. He 4
seven years old and was imported int
this county in 1902. King D is bay
Is hands high, aud is prize WHINE
at several state fairs. He was sire
by Squirrel King; he by Black SquiT
rel; he by Black Eagle; he by Wash
ington Denmark.
August Marcks, for the Lexingto
German Coach Horse Company
showed Falcon, splendid Germa
Coach stallion, purchased year ag
of j Crouch & Sons of Lafayette
Indiana. This is one of the fine.
German Coach Stations IN the count
and is kept at the farm OF Angus
Marcks, opposite Linwood Lawn
Frank Fisher showed his spirlte
saddle stallion Black Diamond Th
is an aoimal which has been admire
on former show occasions here, az
is fine, black high spirited horse
William Stark oe near Dover shov
ed his sorrel stallion, trotter, one
the finest pedigreed animals in Il
county
T. ]. Schaberg of near WellingtC
showed fire black Jack, Goodluc
E. b. Vaughan'S yuuug stallion,
two year old bay, attracted attentiC
as promising young animal.
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Meeting Of the Democratic County
Committee.

The County Democratic Central
Committee was in session in Lexing-
ton, Monday, April 4, to cast up the
returns of the election. The returns
will be found elsewhere in this issue.
After allowing claims and transact
ing the other routine business, upon
motion committeeman Downing,
Plattenburg, Gibson and Blackwell,
were appointed to draft and publish
resolutions upon the death Of Sanford
Thornton, formerly secretary OF the
committee Douglas Meng was nom
mated for the vacant secretaryship.
as were,also S. N. Wilson and l. G.
Neale Mr.. Wilson requested that
his name be not considered and stated
that he was authorized to ask the
same for Mr.. Neale. Mr.. Meng was
chosen by acclamatiOn.
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Death Of Fred Stafford.

Died of typhoid fever, Saturday
Afternoon at 3:45 O'Clock, at his home
on Thirteenth street, Fred Stafford,
aged 80 years, II months and 25 days.
MIR. Stafford was born in England
April 18th, 1868. He was married in
1896 to Miss Auna Wright, of Pos
worth, Mo Who survlv[ him. Mr..
Stafford moved with his wife to Lex
ingtou 10 August of 1913, whegttye
made his home until tPNltime oily :
death
Besides his wife, his mother, Mrs
Mary Harrisoo, of Webster City,
Neb., and the following brothers and
sisters survive him: Mrs. Emma War.
rich, of Omaha, Neb, Charles Stat
ford, of Dugoine, Ill.,, and Miss Emma
Stafford aud G. G., Elijah. William
aod John Stafford, Of Webster City
Iowa. G @ Stafford was at hil
brothers bedside at the time Of hi,
death.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at 4:3O o'clock from the Metho
dist church, Of which Mr., was
member. The services we're conducted
by Rev. j. w. Howell.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
The Indians.

One Of the incidents of Saturdays
election was the coming of the
long expected Indians. The Indians
mounted on ponies, and wearing
blankets, feathers and war paint rode
around the court house square utter
Ing their war whoops. They roce up
10 the court house door, dismounted
aud went through various evolutions,
some of them voted and then all rode
away John c. Young is believed to
be responsible for the demonstration,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Sacred Song Recital.

The sacred song recital given by
Mrs. Alfred Franklin Smith, soprano,
assisted by Mr.. d. F. Conrad,
Organist, at the Methodist church
Sunday evening, attracted larger
audience than the house could con-
tain. The programme consisted Of
four series Of songs under the heads Of
Meditation, Hope, Cruci6xiOn and
The Resurrection. The selections
we're of the highest type Of sacred
song aud we're rendered With the
most perfect musical artistry. The
purpose Of the recital was to begin
the collection Of a fund for pipe
organ. The program was as follows;
Prelude 10 f Hesse
Easter Prayer
/. Meditation,
CANCELS ever bright and fair " (Reci.
tative and Aria from "Theodora'O
/ Handel
o for the Wings Of Dove!
Mendelssohn
:. 'Tis in Vain" C'Mary Magdalen)
Massenet
My Redeemer and My Lord elsie I
Prayer-"Golden Legend"
Dudley Buck
II. Hope,
"Why art thou cast down. o my soul!'
Max Spicke
The Sands of Time are are Sinking
ono night shall be there Gouno'
d. The Solace of Easter ('Rare as tn
: splendor of lilies'9
3 Ofertoire in G Batist
III. Tie Crucifxion.
Gethsemsne rhe Prayer
io Odoardo Barr
., There is a Green fill far Away
dp Gouno
;. Where have they laid Him?" (Rec
: Native and Aria from "The Ligh
a VeSf the World') Suliva
n 1Oe Song of an Angel ("Once MOI
:, 'aath heaven" from Paradise Lost
is Rubinstei
IS ", The Resurrection.
10 Light that breaks from yondt
r tomb" Ludwig DresslC
J. II know that my Redeemer livett
a (Messiah) Hand
d Christ is Risen (Recitative and Aria
Bscho
Messiah Victorious (Rsctatiye an
Aria) Hammor
IN Benedicion
at Postlude IND No
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was his home for a number Of years
so it is perfectly natural that they
should feel pleased to have him elected
The school and city election passed
of without any great excitement or
serious trouble James Hursmau was
re. elected and it was decided to have
eight months term Of school. The
new city board is comprised of the
following named gentleman. Messrs.
VIM. Dysart, Tom Mcdaniel, Tom
Hackley, Sam Pile and H Ritter.
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L. Long, c. H. Schaefermeyer, Henry
Sinauer, ]. G Crenshaw, August Egle,
Chas. W. LoomlS.
The association is one Of the most
carefully managed and successful f.
nancial concerns in the county. Its
work moreover has something Of a
benevolent character. IL has enabled
many people of small income to ac-
quire homes of their own. 1t has
thus promoted economy and good clti-
zenship.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Tureman.Huffman.

Married, Wednesday evening at s
O'Clock, at the residence Of the BRIDES
father on Ridgeway, Mr.. Claude Ture-
man and Miss Anita A. Huffman.
The bride is the Oldest daughter of
Mr.. r. L Huffman, of this city. The
groom is a well-to.do young farmer of
near this city. Only the immediate
friends and relatives Of the contract
ing parties we're present. The bride
and groom will be at home imme-
diatelY at their residence east Of town
Rev. j. H. Howell performed the
ceremony.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09

ington, He leaves two brothers,
Casper and William, both Of this city,
and three children, Mrs. Twyman
Buford, Of Kansas City, and Casper
and Robert Grnber Of this city.
Mr.. Casper Gruber, who went to
Kansas City few days agOOu account
OF the critical condition Of his brother,
and Mrs. TWyman Buford, who was
with her father at the time of his
death, accompanied the remains here
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
B. &L. Election.

The regular election Of directors of
the building aud loan association held
Tuesday at The Office Of the associa-
tion resulted in the selection OF the
Following; W. G. Mcoausland, I. ].
Bandon, Albert F. winkler, George
Eptchison, 3. N. Hopkins, Walter
B, Waddell, ). R. Moorehead, Joseph
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Official yoee on School Proposition.

The vote on the proposition to
maintain the school levy at the
present rate Of 60 cents on the 500
valuation was counted Wednesday
and the proposition was found to be
carried by majority of 525' This
rate is necessary to maintain a nine
months school. Below is the official
count furnished by Geo. P. Venable:
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Death oil Ms. George McCIeIIand.

Died, of consumption, Wednesday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock at the home
of her brother, Frank Cagley, on
Thirteenth street, Mrs. George McClel'
land, aged q years.
Mrs. McClelland was born in Vinlon,
Iowa, but for most Of her life has
made her home in Ottumwa, Iowa,
She is a daughter Of Andrew Cagley,
who is now critically i'll at his home
on Ridgeway
Mrs McOlelland was brought here
on stretcher last Friday, since which
time the end has been expected al
any moment. Besides her brother
Frank CagleY, of this city, she leaves
two other brothers and one sister
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Pace Burned BY Powder.

Saturday afternoon at about 4
O'Clock while playing with a spool
filed with powder, John, the 9-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Edmonds, had his face seriously
burned by the unexpected explosion
Of the powder. Prompt medical
attention was given the little fellow
but 1t is feared that one Of his eyes
is injured and perhaps both Of them
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Rase Ball Team.

The students Of the High school,
under the management OF E Dow Hix
have organized base ball nine that
promises to rival in results their foot
ball team of last fall. The boys are
practicing daily, Several games have
already been dated, all or which
promise to be good ones. Perhaps the
best game of the season will be with
the Lincoln, Neb. Indians. This team
has widespread reputation and the
Lexington boys should have the most
hearty encouragement in bringing
them here.
The positions in the Lexington
nine are;-Chew, c; Tunstall, J
Kinkead, f. Campbell, @. Campbell p
lst b, Edwards; End b, Craig; Srd b.
Gordon, Capt, H. Rinkead, IS
Vivion, /. +; Woods c. f; Royle, +.
Substitute, Mackey.
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Death Of Mr.. F. W. Hill.

Mr.. f. W. Hill died at his home IN
Waverly, Sunday, April 3, 1904, at
$50 O'Clock p. m aged II years. Mr.,
Hill had been in failing health for sew.
eral years, being afflicted with heart
trouble, which was the cause Of his
death. He had the friendship and
respect of all who knew him. He was
born IN North Carolina and came to
this state with his parents when foul
years of age. For the past Eve years
he has been a resident of Waverly
Deceased leaves a widow and two chi
dreu, Mrs. James Fowler of Moberly
Mo-, and John E. Hill of this city
Intermept was in the Waverly come
terry at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morning. :
Waverly Watchman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
EnneraI of GUSTAV Gruber.

The remains of Gustav Gruber, who
died in Kansas City Tuesday from a
stroke Of apoplexy, arrived here
Thursday morning and were at once
conveyed to Machpelah cemetery
where the funeral services we're held.
Mr.. Gruber was a resident Of Lex
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
Burglars In Town,

Some time Monday night burglar
broke into the houses of G. H. Barron
on South street aud Henry WiOGler
on Franklin street. Entrance was
made into both houses through a win
dows on the ground floor. Aito!ether
the burglars secured some fifteen or
sixteen dollars in money. The lower
floors OF both houses were ransacked
A cake was taken from the Winkler
house and other evidences were found
which Indicate that the work was
done by a novice The police are
working on a clue that promises t
throw scme light upon this and sew
eral other outrages that have beer
perpetrated lately.
Born, to the wife of Henry Graf, o
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09
HigginsvilIe Election.

The city election in HIgginsville
Tuesday resulted in the selection OF
about half of the citizens ticket and
half of the regular democratic ticket
The officers elected we're as follows;
Dan Hoeler Mayor
-. G. Gum Police Judge
J. l. Parish Marshall
j. II, jackson Collector
Frank George Alderman
J. Z. Wilks Aldermen
E. b. Wade Alderman
For School Director-W. NJ Nc
Elroy 450; j. w. Eodly 27d; NJ.
Breckenridge 256; E w Krusa 1885,
II. G Graham So.
To increase tax levy to 81 ~ cents on
the 800 yauauon-Ye Yes, 357; No, ll5.
Married, at the home Of Mrs. Me-
rlon Smith, grandmother of the bride
oue half mile east of Mt. Tabor church,
Wednesday evening, at $3.50 O'CLOCK,
Floyd Osborn of near Hisginsville and
Miss Margaret Bishop, Rev. j. L.
Downing officiating. Quite number
OF friends we're present TO witness the
ceremony, and an elegant wedding
supper was served, Odessa Ledger.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-09

Born, to the wife of Henry Graf, of
near Emma, recently, s son
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27
Consecrated. Co-Adjustor Bishop of State of
 New York

New York, Jan 2S.-Surroun6ed by the bishops of the Protestant Episco pal church. accompanied by host oi aergy. ano amid the most elaborate ceremonial the Rev. Dr. David N. areer was consecrated as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of New York. -he ceremony was in St. Bartholo news church of which Dr. Greer is rectc-.
 It $ 6 little after 10 o'clock when the b. shops. led by Bishop Potter. Of New York. left the parish house and proceeded across the small inclosure Co the church. The bishop-elect was escorted by his presbyters. the Rev. DTS. Morgan Dix and w R. Hunting ton. and behind him came the visit Sag clergy, anc then the surpliced choir of the church, singing process ienal. By the time the head of the procession entered St. Bartholomew the pews had been filled by members at the parish and visitors.
 The ceremony began with the read ing of the prayer of the morning When came a sermon by Bishop Doane of Albany. The ceremony of conse
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27
The New Mail Service.

The new mail service that will be gsed over the E. P. & s. W. railroad will go into effect on the first of Feb ruary. This service will use two more mail clerks and will give a through railway postoffice between Benson and Fl Paso. The new service will be called the Benson-E Paso railway postoffice. MT. Newell. who is the only mail clerk now on the E. P. & s. W. will, after the new service Is in stalled, make his headquarters at Fl Paso instead of Douglas as now IT giving Douglas and the other E. P & S. w cities this service the posta department is doing a good thing
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

oraticn followed. according to the Tit cal of the church. The consecrators were Bishop Potter. Bishop Doane .nd Bishop Dudley. of Kentucky. The Dresenters were Bishop Lawrence. O.. Massachusetts, and Bishop Coadjutor Mackay-Smith, of Pennsylvania
 The Rt. Rev. David Hummeli Greer was born in Wheeling. West Virginia in 1S44. He received his education at Washington College. Philadelphia, and the Protestant Episcopal Senina ry in Gambler, Ohio. He received Kenyon College and Brown Universi sy. In 1866 he was ordained His first pastorate was at Clarksburg West Virginia. where, although 1t was only small country place. Dr. Greer achieved such prominence that he re ceived a cali to charge in Covington. Kentucky. Then he went to Grace Church, Providence There he es- tablished bis reputation as preacher and organizer. and when. in 1888. the pulpit of the Church of St Bartholo new in this city became vacant he vas asked to accept the rectorate. Ir 1897 Dr. Greer was elected bishop co adjutor of Rhode Islan6, He de clined to accept the office. Four years later he was also elected bishop o the diocese of Western Massachusetts but again declined to accept
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

President Schurman, of Cornell Uni versity, who was McKinley's commits sioner to the Philippines, declared last week in speech that the action of the administration concerning Panama was the destruction of the Monroe Doctrine and the beginning of poll cy of violent expansion which would ultimately result in an effort to annex all of the South American republics 10 the United States. Whitelaw Reid will consider that optimistic.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

FOR RENT-Newiy furnished rooms for rent. with hrst-class tah'e board. Inquire at AT 1-2 Dubacher Canvoa. A
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

Man and wife want a position as cooks in or out of town. Apply Re view.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

FOR SALE-New furniture for 2
 bed rooms together with lease on IT. room house and cellar for nine months. in good location Inquire F. B.. Review ofice, or address P. O. box 1132. Bisbee. 1-1s
Bisbee daily review., 1904-01-27

A genuine Negro cake walk will be given at the opera house on February 4, and g. Couples tickets on sale at the Bisbee Drug store. s-t
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress,
OLLIE NJ. JAMES.

Congressman Ollie NJ. James
left here last week for Webster
City, Iowa. where he was called to
the bedside of his brother-i n-law,
Prof. l.. II. Ford, Prin cipal of the
high school of Webster City, who
lies in An unconscious condition
from the effects of an assault made
upon him by a man who took him
unawares and struck him a violent
blow On the back of the head with
a hammer or some similar deadly
instrument. The blow may prove
atal. The man who assaulted
'rof. Ford is supposed to have be-
)me offended because the PTofes-
II corrected one of his sons at
school.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26

ing her sister, Mrs Kate McCon.
nell.
BIackford Court No y, of the
Tribe of Ben Hur, is fast Increas-
ing in numbers and interest. We
hope to soon have the best drilled
degree team in this part Of the
country.
Messrs Brooks and Hanna, Of
Slaughtersyille were in town this
week, to organize bank at this
place.
Our new Touring mill seems to
be quietly resting, we would that
the grinding might 70 on.
Will Crowell, Of Evansville WAS
in town Sunday.
Look out for wedding soon.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
BLACKBOARD,

Loom end sales are,over and ev-
rything IS quiet in our little town
Blackford has closed It's spring
term of school with six graduates
in the common school branches,
y & Curry teacher,
The Ideal Entertainer" will
be here June LIST in interest of the
school library. Everybody inyi-
ted.
Bro ID + Williams is in Sturgis
this week in the interest of the
Tribe Of Ben Hur.
J w Hale, our millinery man,
was in town Wednesday
Mrs Maggie Henderson a II d
daughter, of Marion, were guests
of Miss Alice Hearin this week,
Miss Nell Hamilton, of t h e
Rodney neighborhood, returned
home Thursday after a few weeks
visit at her sisters, Mrs Jettie
Num-, of this place.
Miss Amanda Cannon of Mari.
on, is visiting at DIR Asher's this
week.
Miss Mamie Simpson has just
returned from a short visit at her
brother & o Simpsons, of Stur-
gis.
Misses Bertha Seymore d
Amy Gray, of the Shady Grove
neighborhood are guests of the
Quinn hotel.
Mrs Ollie Gooch Entertained
quite number of the intermedi-
ate Sunday school class at her
home Wednesday evening.
Miss Gene Fletcher made a Gy.
ing trip to Marion Friday eve.
Misses Quiry and Wallace we're
the guests Of Miss Garry Gooch
Friday and Saturday.
Miss Bertha Carnahan is visit
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
HAMPTON.

John G Rutter and family and
> X Green and wife attended the
all day meeting at Cotes spring
Sunday
Quite number OF or young
folks attended the wedding at old
Salem church Sunday,
j \ Campbell was in town Sat
urday.
DIR + b Hardin and wife are at
Carrsville this week,
Our Druggist, II f Worthen, is
happy over aiine daughter at HE
house
DR. Ed Davenport made three
trips 10 Paducch last week, but
we are inclined to think the doc
tor wont 60 again soop
Messrs Owen Scott, Bob n d
Amos Crawford, attended the Pa
ducah carnival
J W Wright one of our hust-
ling merchants, is having a we'll
machine dis for zinc on his lots
here.
Miss Mabel Long of Marion,
ILL.,, but formerly of this place, is
visiting relatives in our vicinity.
DR. j + Chips, wife and babe,
spent Sunday in our midst,
A crowd of young people atten-
ded services at Good Hope Sun
day.
j. NJ. Davis and wife of Birds
vile, were here Sunday.
Miss Nora Woodmansee return
ed home from Carrsville Sunday.
Ernest Nelson went to Carrsville
Sunday.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
Church News

Rev. T. \. Conway preached To
large audience at the Baptist
church Sunday morning dI7
subject was Election Text,
John G:31: "All that the Father
giyeth mo shall come g. we. W.
he that cometh to me | NllI Iu Dr..
wise cast out His subject ..r
the evening sermon WAS The
Church. Traynil for Souls. text
Isiah Co.'S: For as soon ns /'au
Travelled she brought fourth ch'.-
dren'
Rev :. J Martin preached al
the Presbyterian church Sunday
at IL, and again at = o'clock A.
the morning service the sacrament
of the Lords supper Was admins
tered The congregation at TIE
evening service Was unusually
large, as there were no services ~
the Cumberland Presbyterian .r
Methodist churches Tie chose
AS his subject, The Ark. d
his Discourse Was entertaiuruEurd
we'll chosen Next Sunday lie
will preach at Mounds
Rev. T. V Joiner, pastor Of tho
NJ. +. Church South, WAS absent
from the city Sunday, attending
the district conference at Smith.
land, and no services were held a,
that church
Rev j. f Price, pastor e tie
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
was absent Sunday attending the
General Assembly of the G. u
church which is in session At
Dallas, Tex, therefore there was
no services at tho G. = church
Sunday
Sunday school at all the h,e
churches Sunday morning with
the superintendent in charge eN.
cepting j. w. Blue, Of the presby-
terrain, who is absent attending the
general assembly Of the Prssty-
terrain church Mt Mobile Ala G.
NJ Crider filled his place ms su.
perintendent
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-05-26
| repair bicycles.
c. c. Taylor
FROM KANSAS.

PHILLILsBURG, KAN, May q,
l9Oi.-MR EDITOR; ! think my
time is about up for your paper.
You will ind enclosed one dollar
money order for while h please send
me the PRESS another year. We
are always glad when it comes the
time to get the Press, and to hear
from our neighbors and friends
All Of us Kentucky people seem to
be well pleased with our new
homas. Truly,
Lizzie Crider