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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29

Crutsinger, George Tay, John Ritter
and one or two others secured a pack
of hounds and have been having great
sport fox chasing and recently have
been running the animals into their
dens along the old Tan Yard Branch at
night and would iasten them in and on
the following day go and dig them out.
Ninteen young and old having been
caught and shipped to dealers during
the last ten days.
Married at two O'Clock p. m. on
Wednesday April Goth at the home OF
the mother Of the brides, Mrs. Mary,
widow of the late Rev, Fred Drewel
three miles west of town Miss Ida
Drewel and Mr.. Henry Bickel ol
Levasy, Mo-, and Miss Lydia Drewel
and Mr., Henry Sellmeyer OF this
county, Rev. l. T. Ssybold of this city
officiating and large number Of
guests participating in the reception
which lasted until a late hour in the
evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Married.

Near Wellington, Mo, Wednesday,
April 26, 1905, at 2 p. M, at the
home OF Mrs. Mary stoener Drewell,
Rev. Seybold Of Wellington officiating,
assisted by Rev. Rascher, Of Levasy,
Mr., Henry William Bickel and Miss
Ida Louise Drewel. Mr.. Frederick
William Sellmeyer and Miss Lydia
Johannah Drewell.
Promptly at the hour appointed, in
the presence Of a large assemblage Of
relatives aud friends, the bridal party
entered the parlor to the strains Of
MendelssOhn's Wedding March, play
ed by Miss Alice Gray, and took their
places under an arch of evergreens
and bells, where in an impressive GER
emony they we're united "until death
do them part" Immediately after
the ceremony and congratulations,
the guests were ushered into the
dining room where a sumptuous re-
past was served
During the afternoon the Yelling
ton and LeVasy churches each rem.
dered good music. In the evening a
reception was rendered the many
young friends Of the brides and
grooms, accompanied by a serenade
by the wellington band.
The brides never appeared more
winsOme and sweet than on this
their wedding day. They we're hand
somely attired in gowns Of white silk
null with plated chiffon trimmings,
wore wells Of white tulle and carried
brides roses. The grooms wore black,
The brides are noted for their many
lovely traits Of character, possessing
those attributes so essential to the
making and keeping Of happy homes.
Mr.. Bickel is a prominent citizen
Of LeVasy, highly esteemed and is
worthy the sweet bride he has chosen.
Mr.. Sellmeyer is prosperous young
farmer Of near Wellington, and is to
be congratulated on winning so fair a
bride.
The happy couples we're the re
cipients Of numerous elegant anC
beautiful presents The we'll wishe!
Of their many friends follow then
through life. A GUEST.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
NAV Re.Onen Offlce nere.

L, F, Bacon, Of Kansas City, pas.
enger agent for Santa Fe r, B., and
Fl. B. Torrey, route agent for the
Wells. Fargo Express Co were 10 this
city last Saturday. 1t is believed
that they are contemplating reopen.
ing their office 10 this city Mr.. Bacon
and MIR. Hagenbuch were here last
December viewing the situation,
From conversation with them at that
time it was learned that the Office
would probably be restored in the
spring. 1t is believed that this action
will be taken in a very short time. II
the Missouri Pacific should take of
the early morning train to Kansas
City, as has been rumored, the Santa
Fe would fall heir to considerable
local passenger business in addition
to the long distance business which
they profess to be specially seeking
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Junior Reception.

Monday evening from eight until
eleven the Juniors Dt Central College
entertained for the seniors, the two
classes and some OF their friends alone
being present
The halls and parlors OF the college
were decorated 10 the colors OF the
junior class-purple and gold-and
the same color scheme was carried out
in the refreshments. The reception
committee was composed of Rev. aud
MRS. Alfred Franklin Smith and Miss.
es Nell Doss, Martha Matthews and
Lulu paugherty.
Quite number Of young gentlemen
and several young ladies from the
town were guests upon this most
pleasant occasion.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
10 Hnioln the Missouri Pacific.

The County Court of Jackson
county on Tuesday OF this week In
structed County Counselor John A..
Sea to institute proceedings to enjoih
the Missouri Pacific Railway Com
pany from disseminating the west
bound morning train on the -exing-
ton branch, which, according to a
rumOr, is contemplated. The jack
son County Court holds that such a
proceeding upon the part Of the rail.
road company would be a violation Of
contract entered intO bv the rail.
road company with the county court
at the time Of the building of the
road in the early 7O's. The new River
Route train does not pass through
Independence but turns off at Lake
City and runs into Kansas City over
the Santa Fe tracks. There is not a
town between Sedalia and Kansas
City which would not gravely object
to the discontinuance of this morning
traiu. In addition to the local in
convenience, this change would serve
to divert to the c. & A. and U. P
and Santa Fe whatever there is O.
ColoradoIand California travel from
along the Lexington branch. Th,
River Route train reaches Kansa
City to late for morning connection
with west bound trains and much to,
early for evening connections.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Geyer's Tent Show.

Geyer's ''Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" company gave a show here
last Saturday night. Every available
space inside the tent was filled.
Chas. Geyer has resided In Lexlng-
ton nearly all Of his life. He belongs
to a family Of show people and tho; :
oughly understands the business.
His entire outfit is bran new. The
tent will seat comfortably 1000 peo.
pie and is fitted up with beautiful
little stage. Recognizing that merit
wins, Mr.. Geyer has employed only
the best Of actors. The play is clean
and entertaining, all OF his players
being capable people. In addition
there is a splendid orchestra and one
OF the best bands on the road. Mr..
Geyer has the best wishes Of the pub.
! c and will doubtless be successful.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
New Pastors.

Bishop J. j. Hogan has announced
the appointment Of Rev. M. ]
O'Relley, of Joplin, as rector of St.
Patrick's church, Kansas City, to
succeed the Rt, Rev. T. F. Lillis, who
was two months ago promoted to the
bishoprick of the diocese of Leaven,
worth, Father O'Reiley was for sew.
eral years rector Of the Lexington
church where he was greatly esteemed
both by his own congregation ald by
the public generally, He is forty-fouI
years old and has been in the priest
hood for nearly twenty years.
At the same time Bishop Hogan
announced the appointment Of Rev
P. j. O'Donnell from St. Stephens
church, Sheffield, to the Lexington
church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
MaYYiew Notes.
evening.
Willie Heidbrink is quite sick.

WING deluOIlnk Is quite SICK.
John Blaacher OF Odessa was here
Sunday with friends.
Elder Allen of Odessa spent Friday
here with Elder Bond.
Mrs. Sanders is Visiting her sister Of
Higginsville this week.
Mrs. Hunter Olarkscn of Colorado is
here visiting her parents.
Mitchell Smith of Higginsville is
visiting his cousin this week.
Chinn and Proctor shipped car Of
hogs to Kansas City Monday.
Bess Chinn returned home from her
visit in Kansas City Saturday.
j. Siler shipped a Car OF stock
cattle to Kansas City Monday.
Mr.. T. D. Hammonds was in Lex.
ington on business Wednesday.
Miss Naomi Tracy is the guest Of
friends in Lexington this week.
Mr.. j. W. Warren is spending tht
week in Arkansas with his brother.
Miss Browning of Kansas City Il
visiting her aunt Mrs. Calfee this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Smith spent
Sunday in Kansas City with homc
Z, lks.
Cora White returned home Sunda!
after visit in Kansas City with he
sister.
G. W. Shull sold and shipped ca
of wheat to the Higginsville mil
Monday.
Bell, Graves spent Saturday an,
Sunday with Ernie Lee Norfeet O
near town.
The, "Farmers Bank" OF MayvieV
opened up for business Monday wit
]. G. C4liee as cashier.
Mrs. 0. r. Pickett and daughte
Mstue Belle left here for their hom
10 Piueville Mo-, Saturday evening
T. NJ. Chinn's apple orchard is no,
in full bloom. Hls orchard shows th
best bloom Of anyone around here, an
the prospect is good for a full croE
He has about 70 acres in this orchard
The Baptist church here has bee
newly pspered, and showed up Dlcel
on Easter Sunday. When all lt
Misses we're dressed in their EastC
hats, the audience and room locke
so fresh and nice.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Breaks His Parole.

Monday morning at Myrick Officer
Walk arrested Gloss Mcdonald, a
little negro hoy, for robbing Hlx
Bros, store few nights ago. Nc
Donald had broken into the store and
secured two revolvers and sl3 In
money. The revolvers were taken
away from him the next morning.
He then went to Higginsvllle where
he purchased a new suit Of clothes
hat and a rifle. When arrested he
had only ten cents.
This is the same boy who robbed
Clarence Kenny last summer and wal
released on parole.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29

waved them bon voyage from the
docks As soon as the new ship
touched the water the engine refused
to bulge, and the current Of the old
Missouri carried craft and crew down
stream at the rate of five miles per
hour. Commodores Blackwell aud
Barnard got into boat with some
rivermen and started in pursuit,
while Rear Admirals. Sinauer and
Duval climbed a tree and watched
the fleet pass beyond the horizon down
toward Baltimore Bar.
About nine O'Clock Wednesday
night the lost returned and reported
an entirely pleasant and successful
voyage. They merely foated down
stream in order to test the power of
the engine against the current, SO
they say. Their clothes were soiled
and their feet we're wet, but these
things are all ascribed to walking up
town through the grass after the dew
had fallen.
The new boat is beauty and is
expected to add much to the pleasure
of outings at NaWltka Camp
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Death Of chas. II. Barron.

Died Of dropsy at his home on
South street Tuesday morning at
1880 Charles H. Barron, after
lingering illness.
Mr.. Barron was the son Of Gustavus
and Ruth Barron aud was born May
so, 1885 at Hiawatha, Cherokee Co.,
Georgia. When quite young he
moved with his father to Missouri
and settled 10 CsTCll Co., in
1874, IN what is known as the
Sugar Tree Bottom. Here they
engaged in farming and MIR. Barron
received his early education.
From 1871 to 1874 Mr.. Barron was
engaged in the grocery business at
Hardin. Later he moved to Lafay-
cite county where he was farmer
for several years 10 1877 he came to
Lexington and started drug store,
having previously learned this busi-
ness in the drug store of DR.. Mosety
at Richmond, Some years later be
was the Standard Oil agent at this
point, but for sometime past he with
his son @. Con Barron, has had a
grocery store on Franklin Street.
4 Ia June 1871, Mr.. Barron was mar
ried to Miss Hattie Pritchard of this
place aud thirteen children we're born
to this union, all Of whom are living.
They are: Frank P, Charles c., Gus
e., Q. Con, Kittie NJ, Minnie f.,
Mabel L Ruth E., Edward, Hattie,
Harry, Marie, Mildred. Besides
these, one sister survives him, Mrs
B. F. Satterfeld, of Kansas City.
MIR. Barron was a good business
man and good citizen. He was a
Mason and a member of the Methodist
church.
The funeral services we're helC
Thursday from the family residence
on South street at O'Clock. Tht
funeral was conducted by the
Masons, Rev. R. B. Briney preaching
the sermon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
NawiIka's TriaI Trip.

Five illly tars, John Chamberlain,
e j. McGrew, ]. G. Crenshlw, W.
s. Carter and J. W Bills took out the
Nawitka, their new three and one
half horse power, length sixteen fee ,
screw propeller gasoline launch, for its
trial trip Wednesday afternoon.
Henry Sinauer, F. Duval, Horace
Blackwell and Charles Barnard,
veteran mariners all, saw to 1t that
the machinery was all right and
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Teachers Of Mathematics.

The first annual meeting of the
Missouri Society of Teachers Of Math-
ematlcs will be held IN Columbia
Saturday, May 8. Two or three un-
avalling efforts have been made In the
plst TO effect such an organization.
An interesting program has been
prepared.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Fine Farm Sold.

W. V. Curtis sold Tuesday for Mr..
Geo. II. Stier his fine farm three
miles south of Lexington, containing
200 acres, to Mr.. Herman L, Wehr-
man at sllO per acre. This is the
highest priced farm ever sold in
Lafayette Co.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Joseph Jefferson Dead.

Joseph Jefferson died at his winter
home Palm Beach, Florida, Sunday
evening, aged 76 years. Probably no
man Of his profession was more
widely known 10 America or so much
beloved.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Place for Mrs. Peed.

Mrs. Kate Ellis Peed of Warrensburg,
Mo, has been transferred from the
Philippines service to q clerkship in
the insular bureau Of the War depart
ment. Mrs. Peed spent four years on
Negros island, serving there as a
teacher. Her husband, Captain Peed,
who died recently in Warrensburg, had
acted as treasurer Of the island. Mrs.
Peed became acclimated aud obtained
an appointment as a teacher among
the Visayans. She learned their
language and many of the natives owe
their knowledge of English to Mrs.
Peed's endeavors. As her daughter is
in school in the United States, she did
not desire to return to the Philippines.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29

Messrs. Edward Aull and Frank
Campbell shipped horses to Kansas
City Wednesday for the sale of fancy
drivers and light harness horses held
there the goth, 9th, and 2Sth by
Wolcott, Beers & Co.
William Il. May Of st. Louis who
has for years been secretary Of the
Grand Chapter, r A. M. was
yesterday in the election Of that
body succeeded by Robert F.
Stevenson OF Kansas City
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Wentworth Was Defeated.

meet held on the academy campus
last Saturday afternoon the team
representing Lexington High School
dropped out after two events, leaving
the teams from Kansas City High
School and Wentworth Military
Academy to fight it out. The result
was decided victory for the Central
team who won by the score of II to
to 40.
Emery was the star performer for
Wentworth, scoring IA of the total
number Of points. Ryland won much
praise by the showing he made in the
mile run for W, n. Al Capt. Minton
won the highest number Of points
scoring 81. Getman, Cotton and
Ohne were also CONSPICUOUS performers.
The direct cause of the onesided
score was the superiority of Central in
the runs. Several Of the Central boys
hold Missouri Valley records while
nearly all of Wentworth s material
was developed this year, Saturdays
meet being the first participated in by
them.
Several of the events were very
closely contested, but the most
exciting of them all was the mile run.
Ryland set the pace from the start
and was 10 the lead until within a
few yards of the finish, when Getman
came up with him and succeeded in
winning by the least possible margin.
The meet was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present and it is hoped that the
m anagement Of Wentworth will make
it an annual event.
E. Nj. Banter of Manual was
referee.
The summary:
Pole vault-Parker, Central, first;
Bolinger, W. NJ. A., second; White,
Central, third. Height, 8 feet in.
One mile run-Getman, Central,
first; Ryland, w NJ. A second; Kay
nor, Central, third. Time STA.
Running high jump-Emery W.
M. A., first; Parker, Central, seconds
Kemble, W. NJ A., third. Height
5 feet.
Hundred-yard dash-Minton, Cen.
tral, first; Cotton, Central, secondI
Van Glnkle, W. M. A., third. Time
l0:1l.
Hammer throw-Mitchell Central,
first; Emery, W. M. A., second: Min
ton, Central, third. Distance III
feet.
Half-mile run-Freshman, Central
first: Kaynor, Central, second; KEN
BILE, W. M. A third. Time 2;lO 1-5
Quarter.mie run-Cotton, Central
} first; Doty W. M. A., second; Emery
: W. M. A., third. Time O:54 35.
Shot put--Emery, W. Nj. A., first
} Olin, Central, second; Minton, Cen
tral, third. Distance 3S feet 81
inches.
r 220 yard hurdles-Minton, Central
Q first; Freshman, Central, second
Van Glnkel, W. M. A., third. Tim
go seconds.
: Running broad jump-Ohn, Ger
tral, first; Emery, W. M. A., second
MlntOn, Central, third. Distance
feet.
e 22O ,ard dash Brown, Centra
!. first; Van Ginkel, W. M. A., secont
i DotY, W. M. A., third. Time 25 |
+ seconds.
y Discus throw-Minton, Centra
n first; Olin, Central, second; Emer!
9 W. M. A. third. Distance 90 fet
n s inches
e 12O yarde hundles-Emery, W, n
A" first; Minton, Central, secont
!. Freshman, Central, third. Tin
OIQ az epcnndS
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
Mining Report.


Secretary ]. w. Marsteller OF the
bureau of mines and mine inspection,
is engaged in preparing the annual re-
ports on coal, lead and zinc produc-
tion, but will not be able to complete
the work before June.
The incomplete report shows that
there are thirty.fve eoal-preduclng
counties in the state. The total pro.
duclion during 1904 was 4,1l5.645
tons, which at the average price of
s1.64 per ton at the mines, amounted
to Sc, ,749, 81 for the year.
The larger producing counties are
Macon with S99, 964 tons, which sold
for sl,S79, ,9S6; Lafayette, 7lS, ,677 tons,
81, 280, 531; Adalr, 658, 55S tons, $751;
475; Randolph, SIS. S95 tons, $751;
1856; Ray, 225, 4S5 tons, s454, 765.
Macon and Lafayette counties have
long been the two great coal-producing
counties, With Macon in the lead. Last
year, however, Maoon's production
fell about 10000 tons short of the
previous year, while Lafayette gained
to the extent Of $4,000 tons.
The coal vein in Lafayette is not
much more than half as thick as that
of Macon, but The coal can be mined
more economically, and the proximity
of Lafayette to Kansas City gives it an
advantage over Macon; besides the coal
IS regarded as of somewhat better
grade
The total number Of men employed
in the coal mines in the winter season
was 10, S81, and IN the summer S,S6S,
or an average of 1876 during the year.
There we're 1926, 272 kegs of powder
consumed, which cost the miners
$249, 95S.
The Great Sells & Downs United Shows
Will exhibit in Lexington Tuesday,
May End, giving two performances.
From look at The array of talent that
Sells g. Downs have engaged for this
season it would seem that they have
made the effort of their lives to give
the public performance superior to
any that has ever been given. They
will present the famous Pontiac
Zouaves, q in number, the finest
drilled soldiers in the world, and Capt.
Winston's educa'ed Seals and Sea
Lions. These mlld.eyed denizens Of
the mighty deep are trained to play
upon musical instruments--guitarg,
drums and cymbals-fre off guns, drill
like soldiers, play base bail, and many
other astonishing feats, and to cap the
climax they are taught to sing solos,
all joining in the chorus, ga home IN
the deep blue sea-" to them not q
meaningless melody, but touching
ballad, awakening thoughts of home
and kindred, that these Seals seem to
: understand.
Besides these two great acts they
have the greatest acrobats and finest
riders and funniest clowns. Sells 8
Downs seem to recognize that the
public are demanding great deal fol
Q their money, and they are giving mor'
! than the public expect. They have 8
. menagerie made up Of the rarest ant
. finest wild beasts from all parts Of the
, world
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29
A Token Of Kiudness.

Jefferson City Tribune;
Messrs. Phil Adams, conductor on
the Lexington branch Of the Missouri
Pacific, David Slusher OF Lexingt n
aud :George N. Stilla of this city
presented their friend, Mr.. Oscar An
dr,en Of Lexington with fiue leather
rocker Friday The chair is an
expensive one and it was preser ted to
Mr.. Andreen by the donors in kindly
remembrance for courtesies extended
them whIl taking the Scottish rites
degree in Masonry at Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-04-29

Lee McGrew, Of Sedalia, came up
Thursday morning to attend the
funeral Of Chas. II. Barron.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-24
Hollis Parish Trial.

Hollis B. Parrish, local attorney at
law, is on trial in the first division of the
criminal court, Judge Dan A. Greene pre-
siding, charged with taking the life of
George S. Leonard a brickmason on an
Owenton car several years ago. At a for
mer trial the defendant was convicted of
murder In the second degree and given a
sentence in the penitentiary He appealed
the case to the supreme court and the de-
cision of the lower court was. reversed
and a new trial ordered
The state closed the taking of testi-
money yesterday and several witnesses
for the defense were put on the stand.
The plea of the defendant is temporary
insanity He is being defended by Bow
man, Harsh & Beddow while Assistant
Solicitor j. B. Arid and Attorney c. G.
NeSmith are conducting the prosecution
The jury hearing the case is composed
of Jack Flerring, w. IL. Alternately, VIII
liam Harris, II. T. Ware, s. f. Cain, r..
N. Balabanos, W. T. Childers, e. R. Nor
ris, Nathan Morris, ]. R. Pearson, f. i.
Erwin and ]. J.. Young.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-24
GOVERNOR vEToEs BILL.
Will Not Leeitlmatize Child Born Out
of Wedlock.

Albany. N. Y, May pa bill introduced
to legitimatize the child born out of we'd
lock, which caused considerable comment,
but little opposition in its passage through
the legislature, was vetoed today by Gov
ernor Higgins. The measure is entitled
Gan act for the relief of Adelia Queenis
Barker" and recited that she is the IL
legitimate offspring of Charles Bell Bar
ker and Adelia Gertrude Stringer. Gov
ernor Higgins characterized the bill as an
Insult to every faithful wife and to
womanhood itself"
1.-The father at the time of the birth
of the child" says the governor. had,
and now has, lawful wife living. He
and his paramour with brazen impudence
and utter disregard of the rights of the
lawful wife, and the rules of morality,
unite in petition to tn. legislature to
legitimatize the issue Of their lawless
love. If this bill should be approved. a
legal status would be given TO semi
polygamous life and coneubinage would
become an honorable estate"