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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-12-16
Death Of Fidello Lee Wallace, Jr.

Died, in this city Thursday morn
ing at five O'Clock, Fidello Lee
Wallace, infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Lee Wallace, aged 10 months and
days.
The child had been i'll only four
days with pneumonia. From the first
his condition rapidly became critical
and complications we're added to the
initial trouble. Wednesday it became
apparent that recovery was very
doubtful and Thursday morning the
end came.
The loss Of an only child at such ar
age is one of the heaviest OF afflictlons
and the grief-stricken parents have the
sympathy of the community in theil
bereavement.
The funeral services were held al
the Methodist church Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock conducted by the
pastor, Rev. W. Howell. Interment
in Machpelah cemetery.
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W. NJ. A Notes.

School closes today for the holidays,
Work will resume on January 4.
Jones, A. and jones, W., of
Rawlins, Wyoming, entered school
recently.
Harold Howett, Of Chicago, entered
school this week. Mr.. Howett was a
student at Wentworth several years
ago.
Cadets Lemon and Shelby, B.,
were in Kansas City, last week taking
examination for appointments In the
army in the Philippines.
The gun CLUB has been reorganized
and are holding regular weekly shoots
Cadet Southworth holds the highest
score ever made at the Academy
breaking 81 out of %.
A football banquet In honor Of the
foot ball team was given at the
Academy campus Friday night
Each Of the team was presented with
a sweater with monogram.
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Serious Accident.

William Gafin, aged labOut iseven-
teen years, son of L, W. Gafin, was
badly hurt at the Midway mines
Friday about IL o'clock. With
other miners he went to the shaft TO
be taken up. AS Gafin climbed into
the cage it was rapidly hoisted and
caught his leg between the cage and
"curb" Of the shaft, crushing the
larger bone below the knee. The
cage was stopped, but the young man
could not be rescued until some Of
the timbers could be sawed out sc
that he could be lowered to the flool
of the mine. He was brought home
about two O'Clock and received proper
surgical attention. 1t is believed
that amputation will not be necessary
though the flesh Of the leg is badly
torn and mangled.
The accident occurred, it is thought
through some mistake of the signals
1t appears that two rings OF the bel
is the signal for the rapid hoisting o
debris, while three rings is sigma
for the slower hoist ng of the workers
in the mines. In this instance tht
cage was rapidly hoisted.
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Mrs. Stler's Reception.

Try honor Of their guest Miss
Cheley, Of St, nouis, MrS. {. II.
Sitter and her daughter, Miss Stier,
gave reception Thursday afternoon
from 2:3O to $50 O'Clock. About
one hundred and fifty guests were
present.
Received at the door by Miss
Lenora Gordon. the guests were
ushered into the parlor where they
were received by the hostess, Mrs.
Stier, assisted by Misses Stier,
Cheney, Tisdale, Hinesley, Moorehead
and Nicholson. From the back par
lor the guests were ushered by Mrs.
J. H. Campbell and Miss Alice Peak
into the library, and thence by Mrs
h. N. Cook and B. B. Frazer into the
dining room.
The dining room was bower of
beauty, the color scheme being red
and white. The table was banked
with white roses, red carnations and
ferns. Suspended from the chandelier
to The four corners of the table were
graceful loops of red and ropes OF
green. This charming room was
presided over by Mrs. E. W. White,
and Misses Peak, Andreen and Meng.
The menu carrying out the colDI
scheme consisted of red aud white
Neapolltan cream, cakes, coffee
mints and almoods.
The guests departed declaring il
one of the most beautiful receptions
of the season.
On the previous evening a party
was given by Mr., and Mrs, Stier FOL
their daughter, Miss Florida, and he
guest, Miss Cheney, to about twenty
five couples, The features wer,
Composite pictures and a penn,
contest. The souvenirs were award
ed for the former TO Miss Gladly
Winn and Mr., Royle. The consoa
tion to Miss Terhune and Mr.
Marquis. The souvenirs for tn
latter were won by Miss Mooreheat
and Mr.. Reeder.
A delicate luncheon was served.
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Verdict for Slz,5OO.

The case Of Glover Branch vs. the
st. Louis Republic, which has occu-
pied the attention of the Circuit
Court since Monday morning was
brought to an end Tuesday night,
when the jury found the issues for
the plaintiff and fixed the actual
damages at $12, 500 The Jury was
out an hour and ten minutes.
The case has been of more than
usual interest to the people Of Lex
ington Libel cases are comparatively
rare. The legal battle was more than
ordinarily hard fought. The evidence
was all in by 2;30 O'Clock Tuesday,
when Horace f. Blackwell introduced
the argument for the plaintiff in a
clear, forceful speech setting forth
the issues Of the case. VIM. H
Chiles followed in a we'll rounded
argument 10 which the lines of the
defense were plainly marked out.
f. W, Lehman, for the defense,
spoke in general of the corruption oil
politics and Of the Importance of the
liberty Of the press in critlsing pupli(
men and public things. Recess was
then taken until after supper, wher
james A, Reed closed the argument
for the plaintiff Mr.. Reed confined
his remarks pretty closely to review
Of the evidence, but digressed il
answer to Mr.. Lehman to contend fo
the holding of the press accountabl,
for the malicious misuse Of its power
II. G, Wallace was associated will
the counsel for the defense and P. r
Smith with the counsel for the plain
tiff, but these gentlemen did no
make speeches before the jury.
The jury was as follows; J. S
Corder, j. G. Cooper, Geo. Havener
F. W. Brinkoetter, Jack HandleY
Walter Newman. H. s. Kinkead
R. R. Kerley, T. D. Williamson
Sam1. Drysdale, Jas. Walker, B. F
Stark.
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Lexington College Notes.

Miss Ruth Robbins returned
Monday from a visit in Kansas City.
Mrs. J. l. Chambers returned to
Kansas City Monday morning after a
two weeks visit at the College with
Miss Chambers.
Mrs. e. W. White and Mrs. R. n
Cook went to Sedalia for a short visit,
They were the guest Of Mrs, ]. c.
McGrew who was entertained on
Tuesday and Wednesday by her
daughter, Mrs. Bard.
Since the Thanksgiving holidays
are over the young ladies' Of the
College are again busily engaged
with their work and have no time
for diversions Of any sort save a few
minutes snatched now and again tt
plumber their days and even hours,
minutes and seconds before they will
be reunited with relatives anC
friends. AT the time is indeed short
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his; "a good man, full Of the Holy
Ghost and Of faith" He viewed all
things first in their spiritual and
moral aspects. He was at all times
cheerful, kindly, and courteous with
the courtesy Of an age that has passed
away. Everybody loved him. and
among his warmest friends to the
day Of his death were swarns of
children of the neighborhood,
The funeral services will be held at
the Methodist church Monday after
noon at one o'clock, conducted by the
Masons. Judge Ryland had been a
mason since 1852, when he became a
member Of the Heroine Lodge, Of
Kansas City. He had been in the
years of his activity Junior Grand
Warden and Deputy Grand Master Of
the State.
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N. ". A. Elect Officers.

The Lexington Camp No. 1882
Modern Woodmen of America elected
officers Tuesday night, as follows;
j. A. Spears, venerable consul;
John Hogan, worthy adviser; M.
Brodehoef, banker; W, P. Roach,
clerk; Hugh Galloway, escort; B,
Letchworth, outer guard; Charles
Phillips, sentry; Geo. Cohrs, Jr.,
James Anderson, and E. E. Thorn
burg, trustees. The installation will
take place the second Tuesday in
January,
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Dover Items.

Ed. Wahl had business in Lexington
Thursday.
Webb Cole had business in Lexiug-
ton Saturday.
Mrs. L. F, Cox shopped in Lexing-
ton Thursday.
The meeting is still IN progress at
the Methodist church.
Clarence Corder, of near Alma, has
business here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shelby announce
the birth of a SOD Sunday night.
Miss Susie Eastwood, of Oak Grove,
is visiting friends here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gather spent
Saturday and Sunday in Higginsville.
ED. Reed, of William Jewell College
preached at the Baptist church
Sunday morning,
Mrs. Twyman Buford, of Kansas
City, spent last week with Jack
Cooper and wife.
Ed. Smith and wife, who occupied
the property owned by Mrs Ella
Stolte, moved to Waverly Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Trent, Of Providence
spent the greater part of last week
here with her mother Mrs. B. f.
Stark.
Miss TRUE White came home
Tuesday from Higginsville, where she
has been visiting for several days with
her sister Mrs. John Dysart.
Mrs, w, T, Stark and sister Miss
Marie Nesmith, charmlngly entertain
ed the Reading Circle last Saturday
night at the home of the former.
Mrs. John Hogan and little daughter
Avaline returned to their home in
Lexington Monday morning after
several DAYS visit vita she family Of
T, ]. Mcdaniel.
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Council PfOceedings

Council met Monday night in regu.
lar monthly session. All members
present. The usual reports were re.
ceived and filed, and the regular
claims allowed.
Tilton Davis asked for permit to
have long distance telephone toll
station in his home.
A remonstrance was filed against
the paving of East Franklin Avenue.
Action on this remonstrance was de-
ferred until next meeting,
A petition for macadamizing East
Franklin avenue at cost not to ex-
ceed $3.50 per front foot was read,
This petition was by motion laid on
the table.
Engineer Wilson reported the com.
pletion Of several brick sidewalks con.
tracted by the city and ordinance
was passed to issue special TAX bills
against the property.
Engineer Wilson reported com
pletion Of West Franklin avenue
paving, The total cost was s13,
475.27 cost per front foot s5,lO
This report was accepted.
]. fl. Barry filed $1,000 malnten
ance bond for the street just paved
This bond was accepted by ordinance.
Owen Owens was appointed policeman
for one month.
The council adjourned unit
Wednesday night December lS.
Council met in adjourned session
Wednesday night, all the member
present except Councilmen Boyle anC
Walk.
A resolution was passed receiving
the remonstrauce Of a majority of th
property holders on Franklin avenu
against the paving of that street.
A resolution to pave E'rankliI
avenue thirty-fye feet wide from 19tl
to Goth streets was read and adopted
A resolution to re.insure city prop
erty for tie year 1906 was adopted,
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Ready for Business.

Charles L. Parcher, of the McNeal-
Parcher Lumber Company, which has
recently purchased the stock and
stand Of the Carter Lumber Company
in this city, has taken possession Of
the property and is ready for business.
This firm is owner in part or in whole
OF several lumber yards In North
western Missouri, among Others the
yard managed by Davis and Child of
Richmond, Mr.. Parcher will person
ally manage the Lexington yard, and
as soon as Illness in his family will
permit, he will bring his family here
to reside.
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Wellington and Vicinity
(BY LEALMA.)


William Galbraith spent Sunday in
Odessa.
Henry Holke and wife we're in
Napoleon Sunday.
James K. Gray, of Waterloo, had
business here Tuesday,
Elmer Dusbert transacted business
in Kansas City last Friday.
Mss Leslie Griffin visited relatives
in Lexington Monday and Tuesday,
Constable John F. Larkin was
called to Lexington on legal business
Thursday.
Harry Limberg and Tom Larkin
had important business in Lexington
last Sunday.
Mesdames Chas. Buddemeyer and
Jesse Lineback visited friends in
Napoleon Sunday.
Jessie Llneback and family were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Rider
near Sunshine last Sunday.
Miss Mary Anderson and Chris
Duncan both Of Waterloo were united
IN marriage in Lexington Wednesday.
Miss Leila Carpenter is home again
after an extended visit with friends in
Sedalia, Bonneville and Fayette, Mo.
Miss Alma RookIage, of near
Sunshine IS visiting her grandmother
Mrs. Sophia Buddemeyer here this
week.
R. L. Mann says be had hog
killing time at his house Monday, but
others present say he killed more time
than hogs.
The regular monthly services will
be held at the M. e. Church South
next Sunday December nth morning
and evening.
There will be an open session Of the
wellington Literary Society at the I.
o. O. F. building on Friday evening
December 22nd.
Probate Judge last Tuesday
appointed her son Marshall Klotz
sdmipisgrator y the eg.ate OF Arthusa
j. Klolz deceased.
Emmett Bryant while at work
mending a car on the railroad switch
at the Daisy mine was severely hurt
by coal buggy loaded with coal fall
ing from the plat form and striking
him on the back.
Died at the home Of her son Marshall
KIotz near Napolean on Friday
December 8th Mrs. Arthusa j. Klotz
aged 70 years months and y days.
Mrs. Klotz was the widow of Henry
Klotz and for the last half century has
lived in and near Wellington, and was
held in high esteem by all around her
those who knew her best respecting
her most. The remains were entered
in the 1. o. o. f. cemetery Saturday
afternoon and thus passes one more OF
the now te1 remaining types of true
citizenship that made the early history
of Wellington,
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Orion Lodge No. 4sL 0. 0. p

At a regular meeting Of the Orion
Lodge No. As l. O. 0. F. Tuesday
night the following officers were
elected for next year; William Ship.
man, Noble Grand; L. .. Yates, Vice
Grand; 10. A Wilson, Secretary
John Taubman, Treasurer.
At the regular meeting in January
the installation of the foregoing
officers will take place and the new
appointments will be made.
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To Wed in January.

Friends in this city are in receipt
Of cards of invitation to the wedding
OF Mr.. Louis Gratz and Miss ida
Silverstone, at the brides home, 1928
Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City,
Wednesday evening, January Srd,
1906, at $3.50 o'clock p m.
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WeII Pleased WIN the Prospects.

Messrs. Craig, Bowman, and
Wagner, representing the Rider.
Conley Company Of Plttsburg, who
were here Monday investigating the
situation with view of making
recommendation to the company,
They expressed themselves as pleased
and outlined a proposition which they
submitted to Mr. Haerle. Headway
is being made in the matter and the
friends of the enterprise are
encouraged to believe that in the
course Of few months satisfactory
contracts will be made.
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A Cadet lion.

Some Of the cadets of Wentworth
Academy and their lady friends
enjoyed hop at the Turner'S Hall in
this city Tuesday night. 1t was the
last cadet hop Of the year, since the
school closes for the holidays Saturday.
Smith s orchestra furnished the music.
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Inspection atW M. A.

A large number of friends Of the
Academy were present Saturday
afternoon to see the battalion
inspection and inspection of quarters.
The weather was so bolsterous that
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the battalion inspection was made
brief. The inspection Of quarters
was made thorough and searching.
The corps is in splendid condition
this year and the cadets we're highly
complimented by those who were
present at the ceremonies.
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Announcement Reception.


On the afternoon of December 6, the
hospitable doors of the beautiful home
of Mrs. R, Z. Lewis, south Williams
street, were thrown wide in welcome
to the ladies Of Sorosls and Bon Ami
clubs and other friends, and on this
occasion the glad, yet sad announce
ment was made OF the betrothal of two
of the fairest daughters Of Sorosis, "
two of the most cherished members of
the Bon Ami two of Moberly's love-
lest girls, Misses Eleanor and Chris
tine Lewis. to Messrs. James A. Hook
and Walter B. Waddell, men brave and
true, who would ere long bear away
these cherished ones to brighten other
homes and lives and proving that not
withstahding the TRADES of Grover
Cleveland and Olga Louise Goldfish,
club mothers do raise and train such
jewels of maidenhood that men from
afar desire them and are proud to win
aud wear them.
The brilliantly lighted rooms we're
soon filled with merry throng Of
handsome exquisitelY dressed women
and the lovely pictures and cleaning
statuary formed fitting background
for so fair scene.
If fMoberiy husbands had been there
to admire and be proud of their wives
they would have realized that the
beauty of Moberly women is not con-
fined alone to her maldens. The
guests on entering were seated in
congenial groups around dainty white
covered tables and listened to q
musical program rendered by Moberly's
brightest and best musical talent.
Mrs. W. W. Greenland and Miss May
Jennings delighted the audience with
several of their exquisite selections,
Miss Mary Smith rendered beautiful
and difficult piano selection. Miss
Virginia Stewart sang ''Will, " happy
selection and happily rendered. MISS
Elizabeth Lewis charmed the audience
with her playing.
Elegant refreshments we're served
gracefully by some OF the friends Of
Mrs. Lewis and over the coffee the
delightful hostess presided as toast
mistress and in few graceful word;
spoke of her love for S9rosis and her
friends and her wish to share with
them her new joys and spoke of 6
secret which would be found hidden II
nut shell.
On opening the white ribbon tieC
nuts tiny piece of paper was founC
telling of the two fold success Of tn,
archer boy. Oh little nut she'll whs
world of hopes and fears; wha
dreams of beauty and happiness wer,
hidden in your tiny hearts.
Toasts followed toast. Mrs. Wight
the honored president of Sorosis, re
sponded to "Brides " Miss Jeffrles
"The Girls Personality" Mrs. Stewart
"Cupid's Pranks;" Mrs. Allen
"Husbands;" Mrs. Kimbrough
"Matrlmony."
Lack of time forbids comment but
Moberly beauty is not confined to it
maidens, its wit and eloquenoe is nc
confined to its men.
Mrs. Green Terrill gave a beautiful
sentiment. Congratulations and goo
wishes followed and If laughter wG
sometimes lost in tears and smilin
lips needs must culver wee bit
+, "the girls" will understand that IN th
music of their happiness, there wei
minor chords sounding for those the
L leave behind.
May the past leave them only sweC
d visions,
The present, give sunshine an
o flowers;
q The future brings love and success,
To crown all ife's beautiful hours
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WeIbOrn on Claims Committee,

The committees Of the House Of
Representatives of the 59th Congress
have been announced. John Welborn
Of this district is put upon the claims
committee.
The leader., 1905-07-01
ROUND TRIP EXCURSION
RATES VIA
Illinois Central R. r.
Denver, Colorado, S31. 60.

Denver, COIOradOB $31.6O.
International Epworth League Convention.
Tickets on sale June 10Th to July 3rd. Limit
July ID. Tickets can be extended until Aug. Sth.
Chautauqua Lake, N. Y, $31 90.
Tickets on sale July 9th. and July 27tb. Tickets
sold July 9Th are good to return August Sth.
Tickets sold July 9th good to return Aug. 29th.
Lookout Mountain, Tenn, $16.95.
Tickets on sale June 1st. to Sept 8Oth, good to
return go days from date of sale.
Pacific Coast Excursion to Portland. Se-
attic, Tacoma, Everette, Beldognom,
Victoria, Vancouver, San Francisco
Los Angeles, San Diego.
All during June, July, August and September,
we have very low rates to the above points
tickets limited to 90 days from date Of sale.
Summer Tourist Rates Now ON sale to
Dawson, Ky, Cerulean Springs, KY, Critten-
den Springs, KY, GraysOn Springs, KY, also
to CaStallian Spring Browns Wells, Coopers
Wells and Way, Miss.
Beginning June /, summer tourist rate to all
summer and health resorts will be on sale, good
to return October 3lSt.
For full particulars, regarding the above rates,
or to any resort, address the undersigned for ali
information.
w. N. CHENY,
,....,, - Ticket Agent.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
jackson, Miss.
The leader., 1905-07-01
[specIal correspondence.l

ISpecfat correspondence.
The ice cream supper given by
the Methodist ladies' proceeds to
finish the chnrch) was quite a sue
cess. The amount taken in was
about SAL. This will be a great
lift to the little church, as it is
badly in need of paint as we'll as
finishing.
Miss McKye Mckinney has a
position at Collins, Miss, where
she has already gone.
Mr.. Hugh Brister made flying
trip to McComb Saturday.
Mrs. McKneeley and her charm
ing daughters Malyena and Mat
tie, of Jackson, La, are visiting
their SON and daughter, Mr.! Tom
McKneeley and Mrs. Chas. Jack
son.
Mrs. G. A. Thompson and Dr..
r. III. Thompson we're called to
Wesson to the bedside of Mrs. G..
H. Thompson, last Friday. Dr..
&c. H. Thompson was in Oklaho-
ma, Ty., at the time of bis wife's
serious illness, but returned home
Sunday evening. We are glad to
report Mrs. Thompson a great
deal better.
Mrs. Thos. Gill visited relatives
in Brookhaven last Friday.
Billy Brent is still confined to
his bed with a broken limb.
Mrs. Alice Zachary, Of Magno-
liza, is visiting her aunt, Mrs Dan
Bolian.
Miss Eula McGehee visited
friends in Fernwood last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bolian visit.
ed friends in New Orleans last
Sunday.
Miss Flossie Bilbo, of Poplar
vile, is spending the summer
with her sister, Mrs. j. N. Lewis.
Miss Lea, Of Summit, spent a
few days with her brother, Mr..
Lea, a promising merchant of this
place.
The concert given by Miss Lou
Curtis last Monday night was
quite a success. Among those
who performed were the three
Misses McGehee, three McRa-
ney's, two Williams, two Smiths.
two Rocks, Bailey, McInnis, Bris-
ter and Master Werner Brister.
Each one did their part well, and
we hope to witness another con-.
cert given by Miss Curtis soon.
A tree blown over the Brister
track last week caused slight
wreck on this line. The tree was.
er-hanging the track, and as the
engine passed under, it took off.
the smoke stack, sand dome, cab,
ETC.; fortunately no one was hurt.
.Lucius Clobsy thinks he has.
caught up with bis riding on the
dummy line, as he and the engi-
neer, Jim Brister, both had to.
jump after they saw the tree.
We are looking for a great
many old people at the 4th Of
July picnic here, as there are
prizes offered for the Oldest gem
tleman and lady on the ground.
Mrs. Harry Brent returned
home to Natalbany after a two
weeks stay with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brent.
Miss ZirilIa Sutton has recover
ed from her long spell of sickness
and returned to her home at Thay-
er, Miss.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. D. G..
Coney, girl, June 21st.
Mrs. O'NeaI, Of North Missis-
sippi, is visiting her son, Mr..
Bardon O'Neal.
The leader., 1905-07-01
Words Of Praise fol The Osyka Tan.
merry Co.

The Oskya Tannery Co, Brook
haven, Miss.
Gentlemen The set of buggy
harness made for me about 2 years
ago are still good as new, the cart
harness, etc., made for us bas
seen hard service and are still in
first class condition; in fact, all
the work done for as is the best
we have ever had done.
Yours truly.
CHAS. F. NEFF.