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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16

j. Q. Grady left Sunday morning
for Carthage, No, where he has
secured a position in the dry goods
store Of Ramsey Bros Mr.. Grady
has lived in Lexington all his life.
He has been connected for several
years with the firm Of Fredendall &
Wilson, where, by his courteous man
ner and strict attention to business
he has made for himself a reputation
which is envlable. The people of
Lexington always regret to lose such
citizens as MIR. Grady and he goes
with the best wishes and most hearty
recommendations from the many
friends he leaves here
WAETED-Faithful person to travel
for well established house in a few
counties, calling on retail merchants
and agents. Local territory. Salary,
$40 per week with expenses addition
al, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Posi-
tion nermanent Business successful
and rushing. Standard House, $50
Dearborn ST., Chicago. 11-l4t16
The wonderful marble cave In Taney
county IS said to rival ia some respects
the famous Mammoth ave Of Kentue-
ky. Il has throne rooms, echo rooms,
cathedral rooms and vast tortuous pas
sages. Weird tales are told Of the
cave and its discovery; and it is said
to have been the hiding place of
bandits years ago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16

Mrs. @. B Sexton aud little daugh-
ter, Mary Ellen, and Mrs. J. h.
Evil, all Of St. Louis, who we're
called here by the illness Of Mrs.
Mary Smithers, returned home Mon
day morning. Mrs. smithers is re-
ported much better.
For ExCHANGE-5ix roomnrIck res
idence 10 Lexington, No., to exchange
OF farm in Lafayette County. Will pay
difference or assume %incumbranee,
mS0tf JOHN NJ, PRICE, Agt.
W. A. BrannOck aud wife aud two
children Of Kansas City arrived Sun
day morning to visit the family Of
Mrs. Braunock's father, J. P. Hall.
Mr. Brannock returned home Sunday
evening but Mrs. Rrannock and chill
dren will spend a month here.
WANTED-Four good reliable men Of
Lafayette County to sell Nursery stock
for Spring delivery. Outfit free and
salary paid weekly. Geo. E, Patton,
General Agent, lOi West 9th Street
Kansas City Mo.
Miss Georgia Gilkeson of Wichita,
Kas., who has been in Lexington with
friends and relatives for several weeks
left for her home Wednesday morn
ing. Mrs L. G. Neale accompanied
her a. far as Kansas City where they
will spend the day with friends.
STRAYED OR sToLEN-One brindlC
bull terrier, female, wlth;whlte mark
ings on breast, neck and nose, with 4
white feet, answers to name Of Gyp
Reward for return or information
leading to same.
3-l7tf JNo. L. SCHoFIELD,
The incorporation papers for thu
bridge and electric line have been Is
sued by the secretary Of state ant
we're received here Wednesday. ThI
bill will be sent to Washington a
once and every effort will be made Il
get it through congress at this sessio.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
EAT RAIsINs, KEEP SOBER.
They Do Not Cure the Taste for AL
coholic Stimulants But Counter
act Effects Of Indulgence.

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ci''ii! ',e Crop
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1osVPn says - LouiS
U'ooeDenioei"' writer hH'een
ye"is ~ ','9 "'s."se lInPoIla'
tlon ~ res -oia,l ooo i no0 'nis
ooun'Iy wac LOU use
le%IS ioleI' "i'es
'"e PlouuO'io' ~ C''ilo'ni' d
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
MAKE THE BOYS LAUGH.
New Method Of Examining candi-
dates for Future Admirals in
the British Navy.

Anew system Of examination to
determine the fitness Of appli-
oants to enter the naval academy
at Annapolis is being talked Of
among educators, and, even
though its adoption is the remot-
est of possibilities, it opens up a
line of thought which is not with
out general interest, says the New
York Herald.
Foes of the competitive examin-
alton system are rejoicing over
the adoption by the British gov
eminent of a plan favored by the
admiralty. 1t is difficult to classi.
fly this plan, but that it is a nov
city there can be no doubt. Any
way, it is a scheme by which the
future British navy is being
chosen, and is therefore worthy Of
passing mention.
Instead of examining the candi-
dates in each district for which a
congressman or senator may have
the naming of an e%ntrant to the
academy, as is the usual course
with us, ascertaining the sum to-
tai of knowledge, the admiralty
scheme is more in the line Of "get
together" conference, with the ex-
aminers telling stories and the
boys, fully at their ease, listening
delightedly.
The keynote of the whole sys-
ten is; make the boy laugh. Put
him in a good humOr, and then ask
him why he wants to enter the
navy, and he will tell frankly and
naturally, and the best of esti-
mates Of fitness may be formed by
the examiners"
Here are a few of the questions
put to the boys with the object Of
making them merry:
"How long does a turkeys egg
take to hatch?"
elbow do you make cOncrete"
GLOW high is the monument In
Trafalgar square%
"What fare would you pay a
cabman for driving you from one
end of the city to the other?"
The boy, puzzled, finally laughs,
regarding the questions as he
would the famous queries: "Why
is a mouse when it spins?" and
(which would you rather do or 60
fshing"
His good humor thus asserted
he is asked why he wants to be q
future ruler in the kings "navee,'
and he answers in a fashion which
i gives the examiners a line on his
character.
Supplemental. howevar,is are
, port from the boys scboolmastel
and doctor, and these considera
tions are not without weight in de
termining acceptance or rejection
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Bonfire Signals in Korea.

The Korean wal Office has a sim
pie and effective way of signaling
by means of bonfres. Every night
four huge beacon fires are lit on
the summit of a high hill near
Seoul known as the Cocks Comb
This signifies throughout Korea
"Alps we'll" An extra fire
signifies that an enemy has
been signaled Off some part OF
the coast. Two extra lights mean
that the enemy has landed, three
give the Information that the en-.
envy are moving inland, and four
give the dread news that they are
pushing on towards the capital.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Notice

To the farmers of Lafayette county
and citizens Of our neighboring vii.
ages, if you want the best "dinner"
that can be served for 25c stop at the
Commercial Hotel. Good parlors and
waiting room. Courteous treatment
E. M. Coon, Proprietor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
LOCAL BRIEFS

2. W. Wright returned Monday
evening to Wellington.
Miss Title Hollis returned Monday
evening from a visit in Kansas City,
Claude Marquis went to Higgins
vile Wednesday morning M business.
Charles Eglehoff and wife of Kan
sas City spent Sunday here with rela-
lives.
Miss Edna Stramcke went to Kan
sas City Tuesday evening to visit
friends.
Mrs. Mamie Steele went to
Waverly Tuesday morning to visit
relatives.
Mrs. s. ]. Huston returned Monday
evening from a visit with relatives in
Kansas City.
Mrs. Frank Hord Of Aullville ar
rived Monday evening to visit
relatives
John Morrison and wife went to
Kansas City Tuesday evening on
business.
Clarence Kenney and wife went to
Kansas City Tuesday evening to spend
a few days,
Miss Annie Ireland went to Kan
sas City Wednesday morning to visit
for a few days.
J. S. Lehman Of st. Louis returned
home Tuesday morning after a visit
here with friends.
Col S Sellers went to Booavine
Wednesday morning to attend a ses-
sion OF the prcsbytery
Mrs Fred Braun and little son,
William went to Higginsville Wed.
Desday to visit friends,
Miss Lydia Bolon Of Kansas City
returned home Sunday evening after
a visit with friends here.
S. j. Ebert, representing the Mis-
souri, State Fair, Is in this city today
in the interest of the iair.
Miss Mona Greer of W~arrensburg,
arrived Tuesday evening to visit Aer
friend, Miss Myrtle Terhune.
Mrs. J. B. Davis Of independence
spent Sunday here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Gordon.
Mrs. j. 0. Lesueur and daughter,
Miss Susie, went to Kansas City sat
urday evening to visit relatives.
w. @, Nicholson of Kansas City
came down Tuesday evening on bust
ness and returned Wednesday morn
ing.
Rev. X. Ryland and DR.. E. C. Cor
don went to Boonville Tuesday morn
Ing to attend a meeting of the Lafay
cite Presbytery.
WANTED-Men or N local rep
resentatives for a high class magazine
Large commissions. Cash prizes. Writ
q. N. Trainer, 80 East Washington
Square, New York, N. Y. 2-27tf
Mrs. Claude Coon returned Tuesda.
evening from a visit with relative
in Kansas City. Her mother, Mrs. ]
2. Mcintyre, accompanied her hom
for a visit.
Mrs. Martha Littlejohn Of Aull
vile who has been spending the win
ter here with her daughter, Mrs. JUG
w elborn, returned homo Wednesda
morning. She was accompanied b
Mrs. Welborn, who will visit her.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Miner Hurt

Saturday afternoon at about 1880
O'Clock, Joe Lewis, a miner working
at the Valley mine, was hurt while
jumping off of the cage while it was
in motion. His leg vas caught be
tween the cage and the wall Of the
shaft and before the cage could be
stopped he was dragged half way to
the surface. fortunately no bones
we're broken and the only injuries he
received were several bruises and
cuts on his leg.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Card Of Thanks.

l wish to sincerely thank those
who were so kind during the fatal
Illness of my wife,
Gee. b. MCCLELLAND.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Corn Land ior Rent

80 or 40 acres of corn land for rent,
apply to J. L. MARSHALL, 2 miles
south Of Lexington. 3.9ts
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Llty Treasurer's RepOrt.

Lexington, Mo-, April IL, 1904.
To the Hon. Mayor and Gentlemen Of
the City Council:-1 herewith
submit to you my report for the
money received and paid out by me
for the fiscal year ending March 81,
1904.
Cash reed from all sources. s. 81, 717.69
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-04-16
Marriage Licence.

Try one OF those Warrensourg hams
or a piece OF breakfast bacan, the
finest on the market, Jos L Long.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08

state. He attended school in Gaines,
Byron and at the normal school at Fem
ton. When he was but twenty he took
trip through the west, spending some
time in Oregon and California, and was
gone altogether about eighteen months.
He then returned to Michigan and en-
tered the law Office of Tinker e. Track
elton, of Fenton, the latter of whom is
at present the judge of probate for Gene
see county. In two years Mr.. Atherton
had made such progress that he passed
his examinations and was admitted to
the bar, in 1894. He at once located in
Durand and has remained there since
that time E
In political experience Mr.. Atherton
has had good training. He has invari-
ably taken an active part in politics
and has made a record as one of the re-
liable republican workers in Durand
and Vernon township. He has held the
offices of township clerk and that of
village attorney. In a social way he
also stands high. He is a member of
number of fraternal orders in which his
acquaintance is extended and among the
members of which he stands high in es-
TEEN. His friends are certain that he
will make an excellent probate Judge
and ask the support of the rest of the
county for his candidacy
That he will be. Loyalty supported by
his home township is shown by the fact
he has the hearty endorsement of the
caucus at which the delegates were
elected to the county nominating con-
vention and that he was, with another
local candidate, given the privilege of
naming the delegates, Beside the dele.
gates many of his home friends will at
tend the convention to urge his nomina-
'tion. If nominated he will make an ex-
cellent man on the ticket.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Circuit Court.

William Foster, arrested some months
ago for taking indecent liberties with q
child, has been sent to the county house
and the case against him nolle-prossed.
Foster is an old man and feeble-minded
Upon being arraigned in the circuit
court on Tuesday for stoning a NJ c.
Sunday excursion train recently,
Ivan Redmond and Herbert Bailey, of
Henderson, stood mute and plea of
not guilty was entered for them. Geo.
E. Pardee was appointed as their attor-
ney and, the county will pay, as the
young men have no money.
Two suits have been begun in the cir
cult court against M. p McInrue, of
Lennon, for agricultural implements
which he purchased and is charged with
not paying for. The Troy Wagon
Works asks 81, 600, and the Walter A.
Wood Harvester Co., $780, w. J. Park
er is plaintiffs attorney.
Two divorce cases were started Mon
day morning-Effie VS. Ray Noble, of
Durand and Sarah VS. Robert George
Trafford.
Fred B. Ormsby, of Hazelton, who
was married to Miss Francis Shook on
July 3, 1901, has applied for a divor ce,
alleging desertion.
Mrs. Caroline Collins was removed
this week from the state prison at Jack
son to Detroit House of Correction,
where she will spend the balance of her
natural life, unless pardoned or given
new trial. By the advice of her at
torney, she refused to be interviewed.
The case of Mrs. Elizabeth McCor-
mick, of Durand, VS.. the Grand Trunk
Railway, is now on trial in the circuit
court. Mrs. Mccormick wants $25, 900
damages for alleged permanent injuries
received by fall on the Grand Trunk
depot platform at Durand.
The next case on call is that of Robert
w. Coats VS.. Ira Barnes, of Burns, The
attorneys are Person & Person, of Ian
sing, and Watson & Chapman, of Owos-
so. Coats wants $4,000 damages be-
cause his leg, he claims, was perman-
emily injured when he fell down a hay
chute in Barnes barn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08

The present popular Judge of probate
is evidently to encounter friendly.
though spirited, opposition in his can
didacy for denomination, in the person
of Elmer, 8. Atherton. Of Durand. The
friends of Mr.. Atherton, however. are al
so:friends of the Judge, and have nothing
against him except the fact that he is
willing to serve the county another term
in an Office which they would like to
see their friend, Mr.. Atherton, occupy.
The result, while it may lead to a merry
contest, will leave no bad feelings, and
the friends Of the man who loses in the
convention may be depended on in
either case to work heartily for the snc-
cess of the nominee.
Mr.. Atherton needs little introduc-
tion to the eastern part of the county
and is also well known to many in the
extreme west and the central parts as
we'll He was born not far from the
east county line in Argentine, Genesee
county, in 1870, and his boyhood days
were passed in the same section of the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Probate Court.


H. W. Reed was discharged as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Cornelia A.
Kline, deceased, late of Venice. Value
of estate, $1,000.
On August 1st Mrs. Emma B. War
rem will render her account as guardian
of Clifton d. Warren and Charles w.
Warren, minors, of Sciota.
Henry Wallace will render his final
account as administrator of the estate
of Thomas Wallace, deceased, on Aug
1. Value of estate, $1,074
The final account of VIM. H. Beckley
administrator with the will annexed of
estate of VIM. Ward, deceased, will be
heard on Aug. l..
In the estate of August Wadephul,
deceased, F. Brooks was appointed gen.
eral administrator. Claims will be
heard before the court.
William Mears, of Hazelton township,
crazed because of a quarrel with his
sweetheart, Miss Maggie Noe, attempt
ed suicide 8 sturday by gashing his head
with an axe, and was found unconscious
in pool Of blood. He was brought to
the county Jail, and will recover. Mears
is, however, partially insane, and will
soon be removed to the Pontiac asylum.
Joshua Gibbs was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Samuel M. Gibbs,
deceased, w. H. Hunt and G. w.
Swarthout appraisers.
G. s. Lapham has petitioned for IL
cense to sell real estate as guardian of
Bertha and Alpha f. Beckwith, minors.
The property is located in Durand.
Hearing Aug. 1st.
Geo. s. Wilkinson has petitioned for
probate of the will of Joseph Wilkinson.
deceased, and that l. H. Osborne be ap-
| pointed administrator with the will an
,nexed. Value of estate $4,7O0. Hear
| ing Aug 1st
Cornelius Cronin was appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of Peter Cron-
| in, deceased. M. Donahue and j. j.
Haviland, appraisers. Value Of estate,
a, 200.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Berth Rate Reduced.

Patrons of the boat lines have made
general protest that the berth rate Of 81
is excessive, and on that account great
number do not avail themselves of the
state-room berth accommodation.
After careful consideration of the
matter by officials Of the company it
was found that grounds existed for the
complaint, and that reasonable reduc-
tion in berth rates would place them
within the reach of ALL ie4 ~ a'sa
The Barry Muskegon Line, always on
the alert to carry out the wishes and de-
sires of their many friends, are pleased
to announce that a further effortwill be
made to add to their comfort and con.
venience by inducing all the patrons of
the line to secure sleeping accommoda-
lions instead Of occupying the main
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Freeman Family Reunion.

At about half past ten o'clock a. m.
or thereabout, there began to congre-
gate on Maple Grove farm, on the
banks of the Shiawassee river, owned
by George Freeman, the seven suryiv-
ing brothers and three sisters with their
children and grandchildren, until there
was twenty-three different families
represented, making in round numbers
one hundred persons, all family rela.
tives, present and still there were ten
families, also relatives, not present.
At 1900 o'clock the call came for
dinner and one hundred relatives with
few neighbor friends, surrounded a
table sixty feet long, loaded to its great
est capacity with the very best the farm
can produce. Also many of the nick
nacks from the city as we'll, as ice
cream, lemonade, bananas, etc., until
the table fairly settled down with the
weight of the goodies. After we had
partaken of the grand repast, games
were next in order, such as foot racing,
sack racing, high jumping, single jumps,
boating, fishing, swinging and various
other amusements The best of all, we
had an artist on the grounds and pic
ture of the whole group was taken as
reminder of the glorious Fourth and the
reunion of 1904. The day passed SO very
quickly and pleasantly that five O'Clock
came before we were aware of it, when
general handshaking and pleasant
farewells were given. We all left for
our several homes feeling the better for
the family gathering.
The survivors of Richard Freeman,
Sr., are as follows: Charles, John JOS.
eph, Henry, Hiram, Richard and George
Freeman, Mrs. Richard Camp. Mrs. Sam
uel Shuster, Mrs. l.. s. Goodale. Two
sons died in the service during the civil
war.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08

cabin during the night to the discomfort
of other passengers. With this end in
view the Barry Muskegon Line will sell
berths at 80 cents in connection with
passage tickets. This will make the
rate for passage and berth between
Muskegon, Grarid Haven and Chicago
~ one way, 1915 round trip. The pas
sage remains the same, s1.5O one way,
$2.75 round trip. ri.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Fourth of July Celebrations.

Independence day was observed at
McCurdy Park, Corunna, by many citi-
zens of Owosso and Corunna, Company
Fl .camped out in shelter tents and the
0. L. l. Band furnished. music during
the afternoon. There was a good show
at the casino.
The Owosso and st. Charles teams
played two games of base ball at Dewey
Park. Owosso won the first with Fer
guson brothers, of Ovid, in the points, by
score of 6 to s. In the afternoon St.
Charles won II to g. Schafer and Nc
Carthy were the Owosso battery.
f. II. Watson, of this city, delivered
the grafton at the New Lothrop celebra-
tion and Odell Chapman was Judge at
the sports.
At Shepherd, the Owosso Pythian
baseball team lost two games, 6 to Q and
~ to 2. Dwyer and Collamer were
Owosso's pitchers. Hughes caught
The day was appropriately celebrated
at Bennington, and large crowd was
on hand. Mrs. Roy Drury recited the
Declaration of Independence and John
w. Thorn gave an grafton. There were
sports and games and parade. In the
evening, the Cleaners supper and dance
were attractions. Three persons were
injured, James Broughan and John
Hurst being knocked down and bruised
by a running horse, which left the
course, while three year old Elmer
Woodruff, son of Henry Woodruff, was
run over by horse and carriage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Mr.. J. d. Crum.
Owosso. Mich.


Dear Sir: Mr.. N. Avery, Delhi, N. Y,
had two houses exactly alike, and paint
ed them: one Devoe lead and zinc; the
other barytes- -and-zinc. He paid same
price for both paints.
He used six gallons of lead-and-zinc,
IL gallons barytes- s-and-zinc
He paid $1S for painting lead and zinc,
$36 for painting barytes-andzinc
The total cost of the lead-and- zinc job
was $27; the total cost of the barytes-
and-zinc job was $54.
He didn't know he was buying barry
tes; the dealer told him that paint was
as good as Devoe.
GA fair example of how it generally
comes-out when you buy something
just as good" Better go by the name:
the name and the name is Devoe.
las Yours truly, 5s-,vs s.
re a6.,x f. w. Devoe & Co.
New York and Chicago
p. S.--H w. Mann sells our paint.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Fire Department Reorganized.

The fire department has been reor-
ganized under Chief House as follows:
First Assistant Fred Edwards.
Second Assistant-Charles Beatty.
Secretary -Treasurer-M. F. Blair.
James Brown is to have charge of
the hook and ladder truck and to have
charge of men at all fires until the ar.
rival of the officers; the other members
are Charles Black, Nelson Perica, Will
liam Ross, George Gabriel, Ben Smith,
William Beresford, George Copas and
Delano Burbank.
Two or three substitutes will be ap.
pointed who will act only when regular
members are out of the city. They will
be required to attend regular practice
runs.
Ernest Cummins is the fourth mem
Der dropped from the department.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08

Considerable interest seems to be
manifested in the annual meeting of
the Union school district to be held in
the armory on Monday evening next.
Several names are being mentioned for
trustees, among the number being the
retiring officers. A. ID. Whipple. H. X.
White, G. A. Byeriy, also DR.. c. Nc
Cormick, DIR. ]. d. Crum and J. @. Os-
burn.
The financial statement for the past
year is as follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-07-08
Durand Poultry Show.

Durand poultry and pet stock breed
ers have organized an association and
will hold show in the winter The
officers are President, L. L. Conn
vice president. R. A. McNamee; sec
retary, H. L. Izor; assistant secretary,
Carl T. Holmes; treasurer, E. J. Hutch.
inson; executive committee, G.. d. Suth-
eraland, DR.. L. r. Taylor, P. T. Hut.
ton, f. Eldridge. H. Ladner.