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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Met With Mrs. FredendalI.

Mrs. G. W. Fredendall entertained
the AdOlenda Club at her home on
South street on tie afternoon of st.
Valentines day. Most of the men,
bers were present and the time was
spent in playing finch. A beautifully
bound book was the valentine given
as the favor, and was won by Mrs, A.
W. Allen. The dining room where
luncheon was served was tsstefully
decorated with roses and pinks. The
circle will meet with Mrs.. Isy Graiz
Wednesday, March lst.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Death Of E. N. Coon.

Died, in this city, Monday, Feb.
ls, 1905, Mr. Elijah Morgan Coon, 10
bis 10th year
Mr.. Coon was born 10 the state OF
New York May 10, 1885. On the
breaking out Of the civil war be
entered the Union army and was a
eoldier during the entire rebellion.
he was an aide on the staff OF Gen.
eral Gilman Of the 52nd Pennsylvania.
After the war he moved to Rochester, r,
MINI, and engaged in tine furniture
business.
Ou November 20, 1866, he was
Married to Miss Isabel Utter. They
have two children, Carl Coon, of
Billings, Montana, and Claude M
Coon, Of this city.
About four years ago Mr. Coon
moved to this place and took charge
Of the Commercial hotel, and by
close attention to business soon built
up first class name 70, this house.
Mr Coon was member of the Odd
Fellows, A. 0 o. W G A r and
Mason, He was a man of siDgularly
kind and gentle disposition aod IN his
business and social relations was par
ticularlY attentive to the old ex
Confederate soldiers, among whom be
numbered some Of his warmest friend,
here.
He was buried here, the home
Of the many friends who honored
respected and loved him. Funera
services were held at the CONNER
cial hotel Wednesday az 2p N. b,
Rev. R. B. BrIney.
The bereaved wId W and two son
have the sympathy of the community
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Al the Opera House

The Siegel. Meyer.DaintY company
gave. highly pleasing entertainment
at the Opers house Monday night to a
very small audience The company
came in on a much belated traiD, so
that it was after So'clock when the
curtain rose. Segel, the mandolin
artist, was worthy Of all praise, and
Ae Meyer, musicizn-humorlst, de.
lighted bis hearers with various mus.
icai feats and adaptations. Miss Jane
Reed, successor to Miss Dainty,
pleased her hearers With several read
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Entertained at Dinner

Mrs Richard Field entertained Miss
Fannie Sawyer aud her guest, Miss
Rosna Haymen, of HoustOnla, at a
dinner par y Saturday evening Those
present were: Misses Fannie Sawyer,
RO,ina Ha, men and Carrie Field,
and Major Hickman, Captains Jen-
kns, Peck and Bohou. Mrs. Field
entertains delightfully."- and the occa-
sion was pleasant and enjoyable.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Death OF Rev Warder.

Rev. Joseph W. Warder, once
pastor Of the Baptist church of this
place died at his home in Louisville.
Friday Feb. 3 He had been living
in Louisville about twenty years aud
was connected wish the Mission work
In that state Rev. Warder was
pastor Of the church here from April
1856 to April 1865 and is we'll known
TO cur older inh bitants. DR.. Riggs,
the present pastor had been
corresponding with all the living
ex-pastors Of the Lexington church
TO arrange a simultaneous visit ard
church celebration here in the spribl
--abOut the time Of the Southern
Baptist convention, which is to met
10 Kansas City. Rev Warder hat
promised to come, aud would have
been the oldest OF the ex-pastors.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

real'z d out Of the last crop nearly
$3.50, OOO,O
"Wheal and hay fought TOT third
place, and be two crops reached q
value of nearly as much as the corn
crop, or appreciably more than 81, 600, .
600, 900. Potatoes and barley reache
their highest production in 1904, the
Oat crop was never so large by co.
600, 900 bushels except 10 1902 More
rice was produced than in ary pre-.
vious year by approximately 500, ,000.-
900 pounds, and this list could be con-
tlnued serlailon to emphasize the
prosperity OF 1904"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
lgs-mostly from James wbltcomo

ings-moStly from James WhitcOm5
Riley.
The opera house was cold, owing to
an explosion in the boiler room, which
occurred about four o'clock. The
da mage was promptly repaired but it
was impossible to get the house as
warm as 1t should have been 10 time
for the entertainment. Mr.. Haerle
wishes to assure his patrons that
complete repairs have been made and
that the house will be comfortable
hereafter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
GrOves.HOlden

Friends in tbis city have received
cards announcing the marriage on
Feb IA OF Miss Maudc Miller Holden
al d Mr., D. Gordou Groves.
MIR Groves is the eldest son Of D
P Groves # near this city. He is
enpaged in The lumb business in
Chicago, ard it was there that the
marriage took place, Their home
after March ! will te at 3846 Lake
Avenue.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
ProshOtiOu for Former LexiuglOaia6.

Enlson Chaasiog, formerly of this
city and for the past four years assis.
tant cashier Of the American Ex-
change National Bank, Of st. Louis,
was last week elected cashier of the
Fourth National Bank, Of St. Louis,
vice G. A. W. Angst deceased,
Mr. Chanslor is well known in this
city and county where be was reared
and where he was connected with the
Lexington Savings Bank from 1871
to 1895, when he was appointed state
bank inspector by A. A. Lesueur,
then secretary OF state At the ex
piration of his term Of office be
accepted the assistant cashiership Of
the American Exchange National
which position he held until his pro
motion last week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Valentine Party.

Mrs. Wallace BooA her entertained
some fifty young people at a Valentine
psrty at her home one mile south OF
Lexington Valentines evening The
evening was spent in playing finch, a
peanut hunt aud piLning tie on a
comic valentine. The prizes were
won by Mrs. Len G.. Kelly IN the
peanut hunt, and Mr.. Homer Potts
put the tie on the picture valentine.
Refreshpents we're served. 1t was a
late hour when all found their valen-
tines and started on their sleigh ride
home, wishing Valentines day might
come oftener.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Jennings ParoIed.

In the case of the state VS. Frank
jennings, charged with felonIous
assault, in the criminal court Monday
plea Of guilty was entered by de-
iendant and he was sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary and parolled
on account Of his age. 10 alteration
in Wellington about two months ago
Jennings stabbed Ernest Stegsll
several times.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Corn And COttOn d Lead.

Secretary Wilson in his annual
report, says:
soc'I consider it notable that we can
say the year 1904 has besn even OF
greater financial success TO the farmers
than the year 1908. One conspicuous
item that has contributed to this
abundant prosperity is the corn crop
Nearly reaching the high.wster mark
of 1902, the crop closely approached
two and one-hali billions bushels, and
with the high prices of this year this
crop alone has value to ihe farmers
far exceeding $1,000, 900, 900. The
farmers with this crop could pay the
national debt and the interest on 1t for
a year aud still have balance remain
log large enough to pay the running
expenses of the Government for a
large part of the year.
"The cotton crop ranks second the
point Of value to the farmer, and the
cotton growers Of the South probably
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Telephone Improvements.

E. D Graham Of Mexico, Missouri,
manager OF the Lafayette county
telephone company, was a caller at the
INTELLIeENCER uflce last Saturday.
He brought a copy Of the Home
Phone directory Of Kansas City for
the use Of this office This directory
co Dtsins more than l2, 900 names
one-third more names than any other
telephone system represented 10
Kansas City, IL is said. With the
Home system our local system has
been connected for about six months,
and the service is admirable. From
our homes or our business houses we
may now talk with Kansas City aud
St. Louis, besides hundreds of towns
in Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory,
and Oklahoma. At St. Louis thr
conn ection is with the Kinloch
system
DR.. Graham informs the In
TELLIeENCER that as soon as the
weather VIII permit he means 10 put
10 a new copper circuit to Higgins
vile for the purpose Of increasing
the number OF routes of long
distance connections and reducing to
the minimum the delay In calling up
any desired long distance party 4.
Our telephone system has been
constantly improved and its excellent
loug distance service is the last and
greatest of these Improvements
Lexington subscribers eau call up on
their residence or ONCE 'phoues
IL 900 numbers 10 Kansas City.
10000 numbers in st Louis besides
many more Thousands in smaller
towns aud cities Of Missouri and
hu JoNCuk dlC9- VII Uiaudu
franchise expires next September
b ut Ike The latest owners of the
electric light plaut and the LIT 81
owner of the water works plant. ht
has gone on making expensive i'm
prOvements In the belief that If ht
serves lie public we'll there will b.
no trouble about franchise renewal
There may be some change in thu
terms of the renewal, though, fO
there has been great change 10 th'
value Of such franchises iu the pas
ten years. But the people OF Lexiug
Ton have never been7fayUrable to th
plan Of promoting competition Il
public service corporations Whlch, d
smsl places, always results in poo
service. Such competition In larg
places improves the service, as wa
the case in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
PuhIIc SnIe.

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found Louis Franciskato'S advertise
ment Of a public sale OF stock and
farm implements, corn and household
goods, at the August Lepper farm,
Al miles southwest Of Lexington,
Feb. % Read the advertisement.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Mr.. John Whiteley. with "The
Heart of Chicago" is a veteran
actor and twenty. five years ago he
visited Lexington annually as mao
ager of Whiteley's Hidden Hand and
as a member Of Louise Sylvester's
company. He is pleasantly remem-
bered by the older citizens here.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Corder Press Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Wilks of HlggiDsyille are in receipt Of
telegram announcing the death OF
DR.. S. Watson Truitt of San Francisco,
California. He leaves a wife of less
than year. Mrs. Trhltt was formerly
MISS Edna Reinhardt of Higglnsville,
daughter OF Mr., and Mrs. NJ, F
Reinhardt. The news is a sad shock
to the hosts Of irIeads in this county.
DR.. Truitt was sick but six hours and
had grip. he was Missourian,
having been reared in Boone county and
took his degree in medicine at NJ. s.
tx lie enjoyed lucrative practice in
San Francisco where he had been some
eight years. Mrs. Truitt resigned ms
teacher in the public schools at Hig-
ginsviile at Christmas a year ago and
was married April %, 1904.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Attention is called to an ADVERTISE
meut published elsewhere In this
issue Of public sale Of stock and
farm implements at the farm OF Louis
Arth near Dover. Read this ad II
you are in need OF any hind of farm
stock, particularly horses. There
viii be some excellent horses in this
sale
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Public Sale.

Attention is called to W. A.
Peachee's advertisement elsewhere in
th issue of public sale Of stuck
and farm implements on the old
Wallace farm one mile south Of
Levinp ton Thursday February 90.
Read the advertisement
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
An Approaching Marriage.

Cards Of invitation have been issued
10 the marriage OF Miss Elizabeth
Everett Groves to Mr.. Karl Heinrich
Plate, Feb. 81, 1905, at the home Of
the bride-to be In this city. After
April l5 Mr. and Mrs, Plate will be
at home Ss4 Second street, San jose,
California
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Plauo-FOrte Recital.

Central College presents new asplrants
for musical honors, and Annually the
School OF Music adds to its prestige by
the successful appearance Of one OF
more graduates But certainly no
one 10 the past has been more worthy
OF recognition than Miss Addie
Givens WyDne, of Gallatin Missouri,
who gave the following severely
classical and highly artistic program
Monday evening;
I. a. Fantasia, G minor Bach
b. E,ude, B Flat minor
Mendelssohn
c. Sixth 1ntermezzo Schumann
d. Nocturne, D Flat Chopin
e. Dance of the Gnomes L.szt
II. Sonata quasi Fantasia, Op
q. No. 2 Beethoven
a. Ad4vi0.
b. Allegretto.
Presto agitato.
III. a Toccata Sgambati
b FolIod' Album Guln
Q. Das Spinuerlied
# Mendelssohn
d. Allegro Appassionato
St. Saens
The FIRST group of pieces is so COM
prehensive in character and style Of
playing that it alone would test the
capabilities of a versatile pianist
The last selection hOweve fully
satisfied he attentive audience that
Miss Nynne was sbuudantlY equal to
the undertaking. The Fantasia WAS
played 10 such free, easy manner,
aud IN such a cheerful happy spir
thai one thought Of an Improvisation
rather than composition committed
10 The printed page. The lntermezz ,
heard at Central College for the first
time Is most interesting work and
highly Indicative of the Romanticism
that characJ erizes the compositions
Ibf Scbumaun. The Nocturne Op 81.
mo 2 Of Chopin presents no end of
technical difficulties 10 double thirds
and sixlhs with unequal divisions of
nntes for the melody and accompani-
ment; and yet ucder Miss Wynne $
fiogers the music flowed so freely
that one saw only q fascinating
dream Picture. The gsapr G. ssd
with Eiszts Dance Of the Guomes,
au unparalleled composition In ScherzC
effects, played with q clear, crisp
dainty touch.
The Sonata in G sharp minor bJ
Beethoven, erroneOusly associated
with a beautiful story of tbs
composers interest Ia blind girl
constituted the second number
This much however, is easily true
that with Love as the inspiration oi
life the sonata is a great tragl,
expression of disappointed affection
Ard in the sorrow OF the frst
movement. the consolation o.
momentary forgetfuness OF tn,
second, and the overwhelming grie
Of the last movement, Miss Wynn
gave most satisfactory rendition o
the technically and musicallY difficul
4 illustrious work
i The third group introduced to
Central College audience two delight
I full. pieces Of the Modern Itallal
! School, which we're followed by Men
delssohu's Spinning Song admirabl
= executed, aud the Allegro Appaslon
ato by the greatest living composer
st. Saens.
Miss Wynue's concert Monda
= evening was an unqualified success
: and iultillment OF prophecy mad
: during her former study at Centra
X /
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Died, in KAnsas CITY Sunday, Feb.
la, Of typhoid Pneumonia, Mrs. Grace
eSmstOck Thornton, wife Of Mr..
James T. Thornton. Mrs. Thornton
was the only sister Of Mr.. Warren L.
ComstOck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
h. S. Correspondent.

During the recent cold snap little
slx.year-old Theresa came 10 from
school aud her father said, why,
Theresa, have you been to school
today? It's twelve degrees beloo
zero" She innocently replied: docs
that mean hot or cold?n
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Western school teachers have
adopted a novel method of advertising
the Lewis and Clark Exposition. They
give their children as an exercise the
task OF writing letter to some
relative or friend IN the east, extending
an invitation to attend the Exposition.
School children OF Moscow, Ida,
recently wrote 100 such letters,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Odessa Democrat: Ambrose Day
and Miss Nettie Rankin were married
by Rev. ]. l., Downing, OF the Baptist
Church, at his home in this city, at
1870 O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
Feb. 10, 1905.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18

Jefiersoniau: Major Geo. P, Gordon
OF near Corder has bought the Prigmore
home 10 this city aud will move here
in short time. His wife is III at
present, which prevents immediate
moving.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-02-18
Public Sale.

The public sale advertised by
Richard Ham of near wellington for
Monday Feb. 13 was, on account of
the extreme weather, postponed until
Tuesday Feb. 81.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
{ q. W. STARNES,
| Attorney at Law,
AyAHNoHBURa, Tenn 'sH'
Sells More Of Chamberlain's
Remedy than All Others
Put Together.

Mr.. Thos' George, a merchant
at Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says; 81
have had the local agency for
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and sell as much of it
as do of all other lines | have on
my shelves put together. OF the
many dozens sold under guarantee,
I have not had one bottle returned
/ can personally recommend this
medicine as have used it myseli
and given it to my children and
always with the best results.
For sale Joy Ereemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
CDVn TT. the cold-cure that does the
work In hours, and will
not make YOU sick Try IL

CDUn TT. the cold.cure that does the
work in 8 hours, and will
not make you sick. Try it.
A liquid cold cure and the only
Cough Syrup which moves the
bowels works all cold out of the
ysten.-is Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. Clears the head
and throat and makes weak lungs
strong. Best for Group, Whooping
Cough, etc. Children love it,
Sold by Freemon Bros.
Subscribe for the Democrat.
The Senior member of the big dry
goods house of George Bros, of Mt.
Pleasant, was in the city day or two
this week making arrangements to open
up a big store here at an early day
We understand that they will occupy
the Finley corner.
| We are plensed to hear that there
are prospects of two trains a day each
way, now. If the fare is lowered to
what other towns get also, so that our
people can ride on them this will be a
great convenience and appreciated by
our people.
A Cough Syrup which drives a
cold out of the system by acting
, rs II cathartic on the bowels is
offered in Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. Clears the throat
strengthens the lungs and bron-
chial tbes. The mothers friend
and the children's favorite. Best
for Group, Whooping Cough. etc.
Sold by Freemon Bros.
A concrete sidewalk from the square
to the depot now seems assured. Law
renceburg is the biggest and livest
town on earth to its size, and this is
only another evidence of that fact.
Robt. L. Stockard and wife have re-
turned from Hohenwald, where they
were called to attend the funeral of the
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Beard,
who lived here last winter, and have
the sympathy of our people in their
loss.
Nature needs only a Little Early
Riser now and then to keep the
bowels clean, the liver active, and
the system free from bile, head
aches, constipation, etc. The
famous little pills early Risers"
are pleasant in effect and perfect
in action. They never grippe or
sicken, but tone and strengthen
the liver and kidneys. Sold by
Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
Chapped Hands.

Wash your hands with warm
water, dry with a towel and APP
ply Chamberlain's Salve just be-
fore going to bed, and a speedy
cure is certain. This salve is also
uneoualed for skin diseases. For
sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
KENTUCKY MULES
For Sale AT Auction. AT San
Busby's Stable Lawrence
burg, Tennessee,
Saturday, November II, 1905,
On long time credit

Our Mr.. J. A. WHITE has just pur-
chased in Kentucky 80 head of the
finest Mare Mules we have ever had
All of them in matched pairs and run
from rs to Is IL hands with all the
quality you can find Bring your aged
mule to town and sell and buy good
one.
These Mules are two years old next
spring.
PULASKI MULE COMPANY.
OF PULASKI, Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
\ Town And County. f:
N


Minstrelsl
Opera House.
Thursday, November II.
Barlow & Wilson's Big Minstrel Show.
B. r. Craycroit went to Columbia
Thursday evening.
Mrs. j. B. Rippy il sick at her home
on Waterloo Street
Barlow & Wilson never fail to please.
Opera House Nov. II.
Mrs. L. b. White, spent Tuesday
night in Summertown.
Get your acetylene gas burners at
Lawrenceburg Machine Co.
Do you want Fire insurance. See
NEELEY & MoNEAL,
See the Big Minstrel Show at
Crockett Opera House November II.
We insure farm property.
NEELEY Il MCNEAL. @
Hon. l.. B. White will return today
from a week of school rallies in the
County.
1t is said that the Railroad contem
| plates the erection of new depot.
1t is needed.
Noah White and bride have been
visiting Mrs. Whites relatives at
Appleton this week.
Miss Matte Looney, who came home
from Nashville quite i'll a few days ago,
is slightly improving.
S. W. VOORHEES,, of Riverside, was
badly hurt from premature explosion
of dynamite Tuesday.
Mrs. Jno. l.. Mclean went to Colnm-
bla, Thursday evening for visit to her
sons family at that place.
Double Knee, Heel and Toe Hosiery
for Boys girls l0c pr.
MCDoUGAL DRY GOODS Co.
FOR SALE-Four houses and lots
in Lawrenceburg. From to 6 rooms.
Q. M. HAGAN.
But few people are entirely free
from indigestion at this season of
the year. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is not only the best remedy to use
because it digests what you eat but
because it also enables the di.
gestive apparatus to assimilate and
transform all foods into tissue
building blood. Kodol relieves
eour stomach, heart burn, belching,
and all forms of Indigestion. Sold
by Freemon Bros.
See Il. B. Smith or ], P. Rippy and
II get your seats for the Ministries, Thurs
day night before the best are all taken
Noah Appleton, Iron City's Beau
Brnmmel was in town this week, and
made the Democrat G) an appreciated
, visit.
Genuine Etna Blacksmith Coal A
I carload for sale at about half what you
have been paying, at w. E.Gunselman's
Shop,
Gibbs & Belew have all kinds OF
rings, buttons, pins, and everything il
up-to-date jewelry, for sale at right
prices
Barlow & Wilson advertise entirely
= new features for their show this season,
See them Thursday night at Opera
House.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Welch have returned
to Lawrenceburg to live, after a stay
of several months in Mt. Pleasant ant
!, Columbia.
Our people know that an evening o
rare finn is in store for them whei
Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels come tC
! town. At Opera House next Thursday
: night.
Back Home again and would like
share of the auctioneering in Lawrence
Co. Also have license in Maury.
Respectfully, N. WEIGH,
Lawrenceburg Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-11-10
NJ. s. Mc[0ouSaI
Dry Goods Company,

Retail Dry Goods Notions Ladies' and Gents furnishings Mems
Women's and ChiIdren's Shoes Clothing and Hats