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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02

Monday evening Miss verda Kin.
kead entertained in honor of the
birthday occasion of her cousins,
Misses Susie and Matte Kinkead.
Eighteen invitations we're sent out,
the hours from eight clock to eleven.
The evening was pleasantly spent 10
games, music and conversation.
Dainty refreshments were served and
each bad good night in high praise Of
their hostess.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
Eastern Star
j. NJ PATTERSON.

A chapter of the Eastern Star was
organized in this city Thursday eve
ming in the Masonic hall. The fol.
lowing offers we're elected J. G.
Shelton, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Florida
Stler, Worthy Matrou; Mrs. Alma A.
Cook, Associate Worthy Matron, Miss
Lessie Bates, Conductress; Mrs.
Eugene Marshall Associate Conduct
ress; Mrs. c, 7. Ryland, Secretary;
Mrs. Robert Norfolk, Treasurer.
The lodge will be installed by the
Grand Worthy Matron Of the State
On January is, 10 conndction with
the dedication Of the new hall
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
Mis- Nancy YiYion Entertains.

Saturday evening at eight o'clock,
Miss Nancy Vivion pleasantly enter
tained in honor Of Misses Barnes,
Moore and Abbott Of Lexington Col
lege and Misses Rose and Crisp, OF
Kansas City. About twenty-five
couples we're present. The feature
Of the evening was progressive pro.
poSals " The favor for the gentle.
men was won by Mr.. Maurice Hicklin
aud for the ladies, by Miss Barnes.
Delightful refreshments were served
and all present spent most enioya-
BILE evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
Mesdames Sellers and Allen Entertain.

Mesdames Sellers and Allen Entertain.
Thurday afternoon Mrs. Sandford
Sellers aud Mrs. A. w. Allen enter
tanned about Two hundred guests in
honor OF Mrs. Hoge, Mrs. H,er and
Mrs. Thompson. These ladies assist
ed Nv Mrs. J G. McConkey constitut-
ed the receiving party. They w,re
further assisted ia the details Of the
guests entertainment by Misses Mary
Rulings, Pearle Reeder, Annie Ire
land, Mary Henry, Olive Carter,
Marcia and Pauline Sellers, aud Mrs,
John E. Eggleston.
a The entrance hall, parlor study,
SS3e, barracks hall, and dining room
M decorated with ropes Of cedar
krious greenery, to which was
~ carnations and cut flowers in
Alemy colors Of red aud white
Mlss Achestra furnished the music
erlY Iueng room was elaborately dec,
Miss red and white bunting anc
gednesd with red and white caroa
rAIosephihe eight OF ten tables, al
exSt StninS1e guests were served will
ais pents consisting of two kind!
A cakes OF various kinds, saliet
~ ?. .Bbnds, coffee and waters. The din
alng room was lighted with candles
Z This reception was one Of tn,
largest aud one Of the pleasantest
social events OF the year, and servt
10 particular to introduce Mrs. Hog
and Mrs. Hyer, wives Of new mem
bers Of the Academy faculty, and t,
do honor to Mrs Thompson, tn,
bride Of the Academy home.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02

which was only a little way from her
home, and being missed, was found
head down in the water, dead. 1t is
supposed that in leaning over she lost
her balance and fell into the barrel,
the size of which did not permit her
TO extrlcate herself
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02

Stephen A. Mitchell, civil engineer,
with a corps Of ten survey ers Is sur
yeying an entrance route to this city
Toy Kansas City and Lexington cleo
tric railway. The preliminary sur
vey from Kansas City TO Myrick has
beed finished Arrangements have
been made for the entrance into
Kansas city over the Metropolitan
tracks. The whole survey and the
proposition OF The Metropolitan WIN
soon DC ready for consideration BY
the people Who are to FURNISH The
mchey II the road Is deemed feasible,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
DeMOlay COmmandary No, ; Elect
Officers.

At Monday nights meeting Of
Demolay Commandary No, 8, the
following officers we're elected; Oscar
Andreen, e. O.; h. A. HiciSliu,
Genl n, N. Cook, @. g.; J.. G..
Shelton, Prelate; w. D, Rankin,
Treas Fred Wilson, Recorder; J.. E,
Marshall. S. W.; W. B. Waddell,
j. W.
After the meeting was adjourned
an elegant banquet was served at
Hinesley's.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
WELLINGTON AND VICINITY.
(BY LEALMAl

(BY LEALMA)
Andrew Mahoney had business in
Kansas City Monday.
Mrs. Molhe Keen of Kansas City is
visiting with her sister Mrs. B. D.
Ragland this week.
H. G Willie, Adolph Boese and
Paul Freizelman spent the day in
Kansas CITY Sunday.
W, Il. Carver has purchased 80
acres Of land near Mound City, Kas,,
aud will move there about March first
next.
George L. Mann, of Osceola, Mo-,
was the guest OF relatives here two or
three days during the early part of this
week.
The annual supper Of the L. 0. o. F.
lodge No, 81 came off Thursday even
ing and was as usual a pronounced
success
After stay OF several weeks with
her grandparents, who have both been
very sick at their home in Ray county,
Miss Bette Slade is at home again this
week.
W. T. johnson Wednesday bought
of Thomas Campbell 1872 acres of land
adjoining the city OF Odessa and known
as the Captain Henry place Consider
alton, $40 per acre.
The entertainment given by the
pupils of the public shoots on the even
ing OF Dec %, proved to be a very
pleasant affair and despite the inclem.
ent weather yielded a net revenue
amounting to about $500.
The nearest point reached by The
preliminary survey for the proposed
Kansas City and Lexington electric
line is about one-iourth of a mile south
and east of the city limits near the Big
Sni creek on the land of Miss AIMS
Rogge.
II. @. Larberg is using his best en-
deavors 10 iDaugurate an aaction salt
TO dispose of few Of the surplus
ol9 h9ctelors at az early date Th:,
may all be well, but we are inclined
to the opinion that George would dc
well TO remember how little he fel
| just after his wife found his pockets
full of matrimonial newspapers, which
be had been handing out to the boys
be insisted, though she refused to b,
convinced, not many moons since.
At an early hour last Saturday morn
ing Walter Mahan, living on the farm
Of Ed Fsllman FIVE miles southeast o
this city, started fire in the cool
stove and went to the barn to attend
TO his live stock. Sometime later Mrs
Maban who was attending to som,
work about the house, noticed smok,
coming from the Kitchen and opening
the door found the whole room ablazt
and ready to fall in, The whole build
ing width ali il contents was totally
destroyed, she and the children barely
escaped with their lives. No insurance
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02

On Thursday atternoo u from ? to5
Miss Gertrude Fanolio entertained her
Sunday school class at finch party
After tie conclusion Of games light
refreshments were served. All spent
most enjoyable afternoon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
Miss Field Entertaius.

Tuesday evening at s O'Clock Miss
Carrie Field pleasantly entertained
about twenty couples at candy
pulling. All who were present spent
q most delightful evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
COrder Items.
! wilson visited here Sunday.

Mrs. Echart OF Gallahn is visiting
Miss HackleY.
Miss Ethel Slusher is visiting home
folks this week.
Miss Leila Klensmidt spent the holi-
days at home.
Fletcher Groves and BRIDE returned
to Kansas City Sunday.
Joe Frerking arrived home Friday
morning from Nebraska.
Clyde Lewis is visiting his aunt Mrs.
Lee Lewis in Tusa, o. t.
Charley Lewis and bride came down
from Kansas City Thursday.
D. G. Jackson and wife spent Christ
mas day with Major Gordon.
Rev. Hobenwald and family are vis-
lting Jacob Haas and family.
Mss Lottie Corder spent Christmas
with her sister, Mrs R L. Gaines.
Married in Waverly, Dec. 2S, Char
Icy Lewis and Miss Lola Landrum.
Ben HefIer, j. W. Lewis and Henry
Meyer were in Lexington Tuesday
Robert Frerking and family of Alma
spent Sunday with G. A. Frerking.
Misses Nell Dean and Hannah
Groves were in Higginsville Saturday.
Miss Maud Harwood of Higglnsyille
spent Sunday with J. w. Lewis and
family
Fred Morgan and Miss Elizabeth
Mount were married IN Higgiusville,
Dec. 2S
DR.. d w. Slusber and little son of
Kansas CiIy. spent Sunday with his
parents.
D G. Jackson, wife and daughter,
Viola, visited Mrs. Lee Pilot IN Black
burn Sunday.
c. NJ. Lewis and bride, Mrs. c. j.
Lewis and son, Leon, visited I. NJ.
Lewis Sunday.
| Mrs. Ike Ramey and daughter Miss
Helen, spent last week with DIR. Car
thea and family.
| Married, IN Corder, December "a,
at the NJ. E. parsonage, Neal Lewis
and Lena Armbruster.
Mrs. G. J. Lewis and daughter, Miss
Stella, entertained TO an nelegant din
der Christmas lay, L. H. Lake and
family, T NJ. Lake and family, L. l..
Lake and family and Chas. Lewis and
BRIDE.
II. w. Dean and wife entertained a
mum Der of fri nds TO an elegant dinner
Sunday. Among those who were
present were, S. w. Fletcher and wife,
S. W, Saunders and wife, Mrs. Mollie
Lewis and children and Mayme Fra.
zier-
Monday night MISS Viola Jackson
entertained quite a eBumber of heI
friends at finch party. The refresh
ments consisted OF cranberry ice, ice
cream, fruit cake and cocoanut cake,
Those present we're, Misses Maize and
Gertrude Dean, Lucille Reynolds, Mar.
guireta Corder, X Frerking, Mary CHM,
Joda Groves Anna O'Rear, Anna Nc.
zantmeyer, Mary Frazier, Lewis Dean,
Chas Sydnor, Homer yanMeter, Chas
Knipmeyer, Earl and Geo. Reynolds,
LEROY Bell.
G. L. Wilson and wife entertained
Friday night at their pleasant home
Amusements Of all kinds were eugag.
ed in. AT 10 o'clock refreshments
were served consisting Of ice cream,
cake, oranges, bananas and grapes.
The house Was beautifully decorated
with mistletoe and holly. Those pre-
sent were; Misses Fannie, DAISY and
Nellie YanMeter, Joda, Matte and
Lucy Hackley, Edna, Ethel and Flor.
ence Slusher, Edna and Nellie Dean,
Willie and Estelle Carlton, Lille and
Rosa Frerkng, Lima Johusoo, Lola
Frazier, Luei,s REYNOLDS, Ella Haas,
RuhannahlSoarce and Edna rsgthea,
Lewis CaTthea, John Edwards, Benton
Lewis, Will Riley, Warner vanMeter,
Walter and Charley sydnor, Arthur
Frerking, Howard, sgd and Ben VIII
son.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
Voted the Bouds.

The proposition to issue $4,000
bones tor the improvement Of water
works and electric plants Of Higgins
vile was voted on Tuesday and was
carried by 3 toll.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-01-02
MaYYiew Items.

DR.. D. H Bradley is on tbs sick
list
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27
GREAT BATTLE
is In PROGRESS
A Battle Is Said to Be Raging
Near Kai Ping-Details Not
Obtainable.

Shan Hal Kwan, June 26.-News of
a big battle near Kai Ping has been
brought here today by Chinese cou-
riers. The battle is said to be still
raging and to be going against the
Russians, but the details of the fight
ing are not obtainable. The Japanese
engaged are believed to be part of
Kuroki's forces and are said to number
over 10000 men, while the Russians
have a somewhat greater force.
Several minor engagements have
been reported, one at San Tai Ling
and another at Yentai, in both of
which the Russians were caught I'M
awares and defeated with heavy loss.
1t has also been reported from New
Chwang that the Japanese force NOV
ing up the peninsula toward Kai Ping
has changed its direction and seems to
be moving in the direction of Stu
Yeng.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27

/ Union Meeting.

The first of the union Sunday night
services of the consolidated churches
was held last night at the big taber-
nacle, A large company was present
and enjoyed the singing, under the
direction of w. II. Dick and Geo. w.
Teamer.
The pastors had drawn lots for the
order of those who should speak and
the lot fell to Rev. Gus Garrion who
preached helpful sermon from 1 Cor.
6-19. He said in part that our bodies
were the temples of the Holy Spirit
because God had set them apart for
this purpose and that mans chief aim
should be to glorify God in all actions
in life. can imagine a human soul
going.to ruin alone, but because of the
completely of life cannot imagine a
human body going alone.
The sermon seemed to be appre-
ciated by the large crowd present.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27
Tabernacle Service.

A large audience attended the taber-
nacle union service last night, and en-
joyed good service. The music was
good.
Rev. Garrison delivered a very inn
pressive sermon, and was heard with
marked attention.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27

Neches packed and sold her first car
of Elbertas Saturday at 75 cents a
crate on the track at Neches. That
enterprising Anderson county town
will ship 40 or so cars of Elbertss this
season.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27
That Creamery.

Another enthusiastic meeting was
held at the city hall Saturday to con-
slider that creamery proposition, and it
begins to look like Palestine is going
to have creamery, even If a very
few do have to build it.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27
Will Entertain.

Tomorrow evening Mrs. s. 7. How
ard will entertain the Shskespearan
club, and the members of that popular
organization will enjoy great social
treat.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27

That B. of L. K. picnic atStrickland's
is going to be the big Fourth of July
event of Palestine. The members of
this organization are bending every
energy to that end. Do not make
your arrangements to leave town on
the Forth, for the event of your life
will be right here.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27

The reunion of Green's Brigade
takes place at Jacksonville June 2s
and 80, and the railroad companies
will make excursion rates.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27

Old machines exchanged. See us at
the Singer Store.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-06-27
Bicycles for Rent.

Prices reasonable. Must engage
wl1nfs- for Sunday use ON Saturdays
befefe. I also sell wheels and repair
them. II. V. PRATHEB, Ave. A.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-20

Hints and Suggestions for the Benefit
of Care-Takers Of the
Household.

For cleaning dark fabrics soap-barlk
Is most satisfactory agent. To pre-
pare II for use, pour a quart OF boiling
water over FIVE cents worth Of the
bg0ap-bark and let the mixture boil
gently for couple Of hours Then
strain through cheese-c!oth. Sponge
The fabric to be cleansed with the soap
Bark; c8relully rubbing the soied spots
and then remove all traces Of the soap
bark by the application Of cold water.
says the Brooklyn Eagle.
a woman whose wardrobe includes d
number of gownsdn delicate hues Keeps
these dainty frocks in large closet set
apart especially for them. The dress
skirts and silk petticoats are inclosed
in wide bars of white, or cream cotton
goods.
A new syle Of glassware Of the finer
Grade represents a combination Of rock
crystal and engraved ware and is
termed sculptured glass. 1t comes in
fruit and flower patterns and derives
its name from the cutting which brings
out the design in most effective re-
lief
Something new in the line of rubber
goods for household use is folding
bathtub made of canvas. and rubber
lined Il folds up quite fiat and occu-
pies a comparatively small space.
Small handles are attached to the edge
Of the tub.
Drawn work is one Of the fayoTtte
forms Of needlework.- and IL may be in
teresting for the amateur 70 know that
any difficulty in drawing the threads
may be. overcome by rubbing hard vel
low soap on the threads to be drawn.
Alcohol diluted with water Is gem
orally an effective renovator OF silk. II
grease epcts are to be removed, rub
bing first with gasoline will help the
cleansing operation
To remove the discoloration caused
by placing hot dish on a polished
wood table. rub with wood alcohol and
then with Iinseed oil.
Enameled ware that has become
burned or discolored may be cleaned by
rubbing with a paste formed by coarse
salt and vinegar.
Huckaback is the preferred material
for towels. and the approved finish is
the buttonhoied scailoped border.
Exquisite lamp shades are made
from the heavier grades Of favrile glass
in the peacock colorings.
Lemon juice and salt IS an invaluar
Bile combination for removing mildew
from washable fabrics.
A little alum added 10 the stove poll
ish helps to keep the stove bright and
shining.
The newest cretonnes are in snhaued
colorings and resemble damasA.
Towels cf the choicest linea are hand
embroidered
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-20
100000 SCHOOL
/ APPROPRIATION
hpt. Benedict Submits Rules
For Its Disposal.

John d. Benedict superintendent
M schools for Indian Territory, has
N Ibmpleted his recommendations for
Males governing the expenditure Of
100000 appropriated by congress to
rengthen tribal schools and arrange
i6f the attendance Of white children
81 country schools, and the report has
heen submitted to the secretary
|through the Indian Inspector.
NJ The recommendations Of the super
stendent, it must be understood, are
Not final as they win have to pass the
Of the interior as well as
the commissioned Indian affairs In
school matters, however, the recon-
naendations Of Mr. Benedict have in
fhe past been accepted without
fJlahge and 1t is likely that these
fules will be adopted as suggested
|Nhat is contained in the report will
hot be made public until it has been
Submitted to the secretary, but it is
known that the superintendent has
recommended that the greater part
NJ the appropriation be expended for
keachers' salaries in the remote dis
#ficts where there are not children
Enough to support a school otherwise.
None OF the money will be used to
Build or repair buildings. IL has al
BAYS been a tribal custom that the
aeighborhood where a school was to
e established should first build a
pl building. This will be followed
N the superintendent In his recon-
itions. Where conditions are favor
fe and the residents Of neighbor-
sd will build a school house the
government will pay the teachers sal
ny
n The average salary paid teachers IN
he country is $40 per month and the
Ierm eight months. The appropria-
Hon 0f 800, 000 would thus enable the
sning Of 300 new schools IN Indian
&efritory were all the money expend-
Sthat way, and most Of It will be.
he people are very anxious about
is matter asit is important to them,
Il letters are pouring IN on the sup
ntendent already petitioning for
hools and asking how TO get them.
nearly every instance the people Of
e neighborhood are willing to build
House il the government will furnish
teacher.
rhe minor rules IN the recommen-
alton will not be made public except
\ ne pleasure Of the secretary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-20
TOO GOOD FOR HER JOHN.
She Wanted Him Locked Up, But the
Police Station Looked Too
Fine Place.

She walked into an uptown station
house, and, after gazing curiously
about her, glided up to the sergeant at
the desk and said, relates the New
York Express
SO this is-a police station21
Yes. madam" replied the polite on
Ger on duty. What can / do for you?'
oh, | only wished to look around
and ask a few questions that may be Of
benefit to me You don't keep prison
ers in this clean. well-lighted. pleas
ant apartment, 10 your"
No, madam" RESPONDED the SER
geant, rising and leading the way to
an inner room. Here are the cells in
which they are locked"
How comfortable everything looks
Do you put iron chains and balls on
their legs. handcuff and administer the
cat-o'-nine-tails vigorously to unruly
prisoners ?"
mo. Prisoners are only detained
here temporarily while they are await
ing trial and we never treat them as
narshiy as that.
Well" said the visitor. with dis
appointed expression. 1--WE a husband
who occasionally comes home intoxi-
Gated, and when he begins to act like
maniac and abuse me. I've often
thought"
you ought TO have him arrested"
What! And locked up here?" she
asked, almost scornfully.
1T might teach him a lesson"
Never. You don't know Johnl Why
] often break broomstick over his
head, pull his wnislSers. and lock him
in the coal bin over night. and man
that Is used to such treatment at home
would have too good a time here to
SUIT me"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-20
a NEW FRlLL OF FASHION.
Something That viii Lend Attrac-
tiveness to a Young Lady's
Party Gown.

A little new touch that wiz count In
giving a fresh look TO a partygown is
a shoulder dangle A simple one Is
made Of narrow black velvet ribbons.
There are two shonlder-suaps and two
ends Of different lengths. Each end is
finished with a rosette OF the ribbon,
and the two ends are caught with
another rosette just at the top OF the
low-cut bodice. The shoulder -dangle
IS worn at the left side. and fastens
at the back Of the bodice. as we'll as
being tackled in front This shoulder
dangle shows to its best advantage
when worn with an all-white gown.
II also gives a girl an excuse to intro
duce her favorite color in her frock in
an original way The light. soft rib
bons are effective for this very odd 1T.
tie dress accessory. says Woman's
Home Companicn.
Fer the girl the design OF whose
gown viii not allow Of a shoulder
dangle there Is a smaller dangle for
the sleeve. The sieeve-dangle IS used
as finish for an elbow-sleeve An
exceptionally pretty dangle which I'm
ished a sleeve belonging 30 a gown or
Chiffon silver cloth was made Of a
band Of white ribbon. on which was
sewed little artificial pale green hops.
The band finished the pun Of the ell.
bow-sleeve. and from It az the back
we're three graduated ribbon stream
erends. each finished with a little
cluster OF hops
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-05-20
HANDY JEWEL RECEPTACLE.
One That Can Be Made by a Novice
at Needlework at Small
Cost.

A jewel bag for carrying ordinary
articles OF iewelry in daily wear Is
made with sash ribbon. lined with soft
chamols leather. A pretty effective
ribbon. eight inches wide. should be
selected II inches long: lay the piece
Of leather on IL and eut II to the same
size. Cut other pieces OF leather to
form pockets, with overlapping flaps
These flaps are stitched on first. then
the long pieces, divided by narrow
white binding ribbon neatly stitched
on. There are three pockets at one
end OF the leather foundation. each
one being three inches square. and
two al the other end. three and one
half inches deep and four inches long.
Each flap Is bound with the white rib
bon and has loop on II TO fasten tito
the small pearl button sewn on to the
pockets A piece Of canvas is attached
to the back OF the wash leather to rem
der II firmer. Down the middle Of the
sachet Is a narrow piece Of the fancy
ribbon padded with wadding two
inches wide. over which fold two flaps
sewn on at each end. joined BY but
scn and loop. and matching those over
the pockets. This is for fancy pieces
Of all kinds. says the Brooklyn Eagle.
When all this work is finished. lay It
On the length Of fancy ribbon and bind
all around with the narrow white rib
bon II folds uD In three divisions
and IS secured by a ribhcn passed
round 1t. Nothing can fall out. Watch
and iewelry keep in their respective
places and remain bright in contact
with the fine leather for any length
OF time.