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A Big Storm.

A fierce storm ragged between twelve
and one o'clock Tuesday morning and
although 1t was not so bad as the one
last summer, it did considerable dam.
age.
At the home of Mrs Theodosia Xix
a large tree was blown over, crushing
10 a corner Of the house. A number
Of telegraph wires we're torn down by
falling tree at the place adjoining
the residence of S. B. Drysdale. A
good many trees ana limbs are down
on the lot Of Mrs, 7. B. Grimes.
The rock bridge situated between
Lexington and Myrick is washed
away, About 400 feet of track wen
out between Myrick and Wellington
and because OF this the East bounc
train was esveral hours late Tuesday
morning. The dam at the Academy
was broken. All over town there wal
similar damage,
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Union Election.

Local Union No. III held its annual
election Saturday. A good deal of
interest was manifested and nearly
every member Of the union voted.
The following officers were elected
President, James c. Stapleton.
Vice President, Pat Mcdonnell.
Financial Sec'y, Mike Gavin.
Recording Sec'y, W. E. Kavanaugh.
Treasurer, James M. Goodman.
Trustees, E. Phetzlng, Joe Talbot
and James Short.
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Henry Foote Perrin.

Central College for Women has Sc
cured the services of Mr.. Henry Foote
Perrin, as Professor and Assistant
in Piano, and Director ..
church music and Organ.
Mr.. Perrin is a man throughly fur
nlshed for his work. After career
Of preparation, ane ten years expert.
ence in this country, he went abroad,
where be spent seven years. He re-
ceived diploma from the Raft Con-
servatory, Frankfurt. Atthis institu-
tion he was pupil Of Director Max
Schwarz, who said Of him, "Prof.
Perrin leaves with the highest en-
dorsement Of the faculty, as an in
structor OF music"
After this graduation, Mr.. Perrin
continued his studies In Germany, and
the last year of bis stay was given ex-
clusively to taking instruction from
Xaver Scharwenka, from whom he
holds a certificate, and this testi-
monial: "Mr. Perrin has received
one full years course in Piano from
me showing remarkable musical in
sight, which prepares him for giving
instruction, He has studied thorough
ly the works of the worlds great
classical composers. The most i'm
nnrta Mt RtnAe-TAtaratnla is his
command. 1 can testify that Mr..
Perrin has pursued the study of music
with much zeal and untiring energy,
and his musical knowledge and attain
ment has received recognition He
has the ability to give instruction
with great success, and do therefore
give Mr., Perrin this testimonial, and
can recommend him without hesita-
tion as a capable instructor Of Piano
ayin. "
Mr. Perrin bears a great number Of
others Of the same quality, giving the
most enthusiastic endorsement to his
years of severe study, and his success
as apianist aud teacher.
IL Will be observed from this, that
Central College is bent upon the
highest work in her School Of Music.
as 10 all of her departments, and that
she acceptiDgaonly thoroughly fur
nished teachers, and those who will
be the most capable Of developing
their students according to approved
modern methods. 1t would not be
too much to claim that the instruct
ion given in Central College Schoo
of Music is identical With that
furnished in the best Conservatoriec
of America and Europe.
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Mssdames toge and Hickman Entertain.

Fourteen ladies enjoyed a most
delightful luncheon with Mrs. Hoge
and Mrs. Hickman at the Academy
on Friday afternoon After a half
hour of social chat, the guests we're
ushered into the dining room where a
profusion of crimson ramblers and
honeysuckles gave a luxurious
sense OF summer gardens. After
finding her appointed seat, as indi-
Gated by the place cards decorated
with dantily tinted sun-bonnet girls,
each guest settled herself for a delight
ful hour. Her aesthetic taste was
further gratifed when she spread over
her lap napkin in japanese embroid-
cry, a nemento Of Major dickman s
Oriental travels. Luncheon was
served In five courses. Ice cream was
served in diminutive fower-pots
1t was thlckly covered on top with
grated chocolate and set with an
upright sprig Of crimson rambler,
which bore every resemblance to a
baby plant In its native soil.
Luncheon over, the guest returned
to the parlors, where they spent
another informal social hour. Wher
they finally dispersed, each one felt
grateful to the entertainers 'ora most
delightful afternoon.
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Robert Bush went TO Hlgginsville
Wednesday morning for a short stay.
Misses Ruth Young and Margaret
Smith went to Warrensburg Wednes-
day morning to attend the Summer
School.
Miss Zanna May Esther of Colum-
bia came in Tuesday afternoon, to
attend the Gentry.Chlnn wedding
Thursday,
Mrs. I. A. Walker with her little
son arrived from Higglnsville We'd
nssday morning to take charge Of
her new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cavanaugh
and three children left Wednesday
morning for Hutchinson, Kansas,
where they expect to locate.
w. V. Curtis sold Tuesday for
Robert A. Wilson his residence north
of COLLEGE place to William A.
Ehrhardt Of Kansas City, cOnsid-
Grafton $1,000.
Mrs. VIM, Forman accom- anied by
her three sons, returned to her home
in Versailles " Wednesday, mOrniug, az
ter short visit With her sister, Mrs
John Briscoe.
Little Miss Courtney Hamlln
Thornton returned to her home in
Hlgglusvllle Tuesday evening, after
visit with her grandparents, Capt.
and Mrs. Frank Thornton.
win Duke of Kansas City came
down Tuesday night to spend two
days with his uncle, Walter Waddell.
He has just finished his junior year
in medicine at Johns Hopkins.
MISS Kate Drysdale, who has been
in Kansas City assisting in max
ing preparations for the wedding Of
her neice, Miss Lillian Cromwell TO
| Mr.. ]. Leslie Adams, which will be
celebrated Saturday, returned home
| Wednesday morning,
Mrs. Charles Ford OF Twist, Texas,
Mrs. Cecil Grede Of El Paso, Texas
and Mrs, o. W. Phillips Of Odessa
are visiting the family of Frank
Stewart.
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Mrs. ]. F. Winn and Miss Lee Meng
Ipent Friday In Kansas City.

Mrs. j. F. Winn and Miss Lee Meng
spent Friday In Kansas City.
John Ryland cane down from Kan
sas City Tuesday evening to visit
relatives In this city.
Mrs. T. L. Marshall with her three
children returned to her home In Hig-
bee Thursday morning after ashort
visit here with her sister, Mrs. &. M.
Davis.
Mrs. Walter Reeder and Miss JAMIE
Fulkerson left Thursday morning for
Batesvlle, Ark. TO visit relatives.
Walter Reeder accompanied them as
far as Kansas City.
Mrs. @. L. Carter and Miss Matte
Gordon returned to their home in
Nevada, Wednesday evening after a
isit here with their grandmother,
Mrs. L. B. Gordon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shipman
and three children left Thursday
evening for Mr.. shipman's old home
in WardensVille, Hardy County, West
Va. to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Groves anC
little son, L. w. Jr., arrived from
Hlgginsville day Thursday evening fol
a few days visit with Mrs. Groves
sister, Mrs. @. @, Dyer.
Mrs. George McGrew of St. Louis
Mrs. Richard Gentry OF Sedalla, anC
Mrs. Bayllss Steele Of Kansas Citl
arrived Wednesday evening to attenC
the Gentry-ohinn Wedding,
Misses Grace and Myron Gaflin
VIII have been visiting relatives IL
Kansas City for the past week re-
turned home Thursday evening,
Dan Ruebel returned home Sunda!
m orning from st. Louis where h,
has been attending Washington Uni
versity. His sister, Miss Anna, whC
attended commencement exercise
came with him. At these exercise
Mr.. Ruebe received the degree OF A
B. He has made remarkable recor'
in his undergraduate work, aud wa
identified with every brancl
Of student activity. He was leade
in social, political dramatic and ath
leiic circles and paid most,soi hi
own expenses by working lnlof.hours
He also stood well in his elias
work. He expects to study med
cine.
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Gentry-chinu.


A wedding OF much social interest
was happily celebrated Thursday
afternoon at the Christian church in
this city. Miss Bette Webb Chinn,
youngest daughter of Buford A.
Chinn, aud Rev. Richard White
Gentry Of Columbia Mo. were the
contracting parties, Since the an
nouncement Of the marriage three
weeks ago, at luncheon given by her
sister, Miss Mamie, there has been a
round OF social functions given in
honor Of tue bride. who Is much
admired and loved by all, and the
beautiful wedding Of this beautiful
girl was fitting elimination.
Before the cermony which was per-
formed by Rev. R. B. Briney, Mrs.
Irwin Tevis sang "Because l Love
You. Dear" and "You." On the ap-
proach of the Wedding party, Miss
Alice b. Peak played the Lohengrin
Wedding March. The bridal party
entered as follows: Miss Zanna May
Estes of Columbia, Miss Norma Clare
Steele, Miss Pinkie Chinn-- down the
left isle-Mr. Gentry Estill OF Estill
Mo Mr.. Ray Dalby Of Sedalia, Mr.
Lee Gentry-down he right e-crcs :
ing at the alter and forming semi
circle on either side. The maid Of
honor, Miss Mamie Chinn and the
bride on the arm Of her father, who
gave her away, were met at the alter
by the groom and his pest man, Mr..
Reuben Gentry of Sedalia. The
grouping aL the altar with the elab-
crate and effective floral decorations
of palms, asparagus ferns and English
daisies was picturesque and dream
Of loveliness,
The maids we're gowned alike IL
simple and girlish gowns, made en-
train of white net over organdy, elab-
orately trimmed in white satin ribbol
and lace, with blue sashes, small
crowns Of blue ribbon and pink rose
in hair, carrying large bouqrets O
bridesmaid roses tied with blue rit
bon. The maid OF honor wore an un
usually attractive gown of lehr lace
falling in soft tounces from waisl
] entrain, with bridesmaid rose'
The bride wore beautiful gown
chiffon satin, exquisitely fashioned er
! princess, with full court train, richl
trimmed with duchesse lace. He
e full length tulle veil was fastepe
wi b a crown of orange blossoms
She carried a shove
e bouquet of brides roses and lilies
:. the valley.
At the reception which followet
FOR the bridal party and about tv
hundred guests, at the home Of h
grandparents, elegance was suggest'
in every detail. In the receiving lin
i' besides the bridal party, were Il
brides grandmother, Mrs. Joe Chin
u her aunt, Mrs. Geo. s, McGrew of
% Louis, the groom's mother a
10 grandmother, Mesdames Gentry
- Sedalia,
- Those assisting In entertaining t
guests we're Misses Lee Meng, a
T Alice B. Peak-in the dining room
'e Bess johnson, Madge Nicholson a
Garry Field and Mrs. Steele.
III There was a large number
10 presents and many of them vt
ID handsome. The brides gifts to /
u maids we're dainty pins of burnish
y gold four leaf clover and pearls. I
lS groom's gift to his attendants vi
~ little Teddy bear stick pins.
as The bride was charming in |
'e travelling gown of black taffeta, vi
d touch Of blue.
" Mr.. and Mrs. Gentry will be
home after July the 10, Columb
T. Mo,
he Arthur Kaemnf returned tn x,
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Gard Of Thanks.
R. H. e.

To the people Of Lexington who
were so kind to US and our daughter,
Miss Louise Brown, during her recent
illness and resulting death and who
expressed their sympathy and gave
us their assistar ce at the funeral, we
wish to express our deep gratitude.
Especially do we want to thank Mrs.
Broch of Kansas City and Rev, R. B.
Briney for their valuable help.
Mr.. AND MRS. S. H. WEBSTER
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Graham-Wa

Married, Wednesday afternoon,
June 26, at the home OF the brides
parents at MAYHEM, Mr.. Gordon
Graham OF Lily, Colo, and Miss
Hattie Waddel The ceremony was
performed at 1880 in the afternoon,
only relatives and intimate friends
being present.
The bride and groom left on the a
O'Clock train for Lily, Colo, where
they will make their future home.
Gordon Graham is well known in
Lexington where he spent most Of his
boyhood days. He is genial and
good natured young man and has emil
nently succeeded in business way.
For the past several years most of his
lime has been occupied in attending
to his Colorado ranch, but he has
made frequent visits to Lafayette
county. He is a member of several
local fraternal organizations and is
very popular in town.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Waddell and comes
from one Of the oldest families of the
county. She is charming young
lady and In every way fitted to make
MIR. Graham an excellent companion.
The many friends of the bride and
groom wish them unlimited happiness.
Ladies free Monday night Opera
house.
O. f. Royle, who has been spending
a short vacation here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Royle
returned to Kansas City Thursday
evening.
The INTELLIGEEcER is In receipt
OF the following card
s'Mike" and s'Pat"
At home with
Mr.. and Mrs. =. L. Slusher,
since June, %, 1907
Chickasha, Ind. Ter.
9OS Kansas Avenue.
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Death Of Thomas Shelby.

Died. at his home on Franklin
Avenue, this city, Thursday ening
June 81, Thomas Shelby, aged
nearly SO years After a long life
of robust nealh and great activity
Mr. Shelby became within the last
three or four years great sufferer
For nearly year death has been ex-
pected aud came as a relief to con-
stsnt pain.
Mr.. Shelby was born near Lebanon
Id Marion County, Kentucky, Sept
23, 1918 lie was one OF the pion eer
families of that sister state. His
paternal grandfather, John Shelby
was a brother of Isaac Shelby, Indian
Fighter and first governor Of Ken
lucky. With his parents, William and
Nancy Edmonson Shelby (Fhe
Edmousons too, beingiamong the
oldest families of the state) be came
to Missouri in 1872 and located about
Eve miles east OF Lexington On the
Dover road With the exception of
three years, lS77-lSSO, all the re-
mainder Of MIR. Shelby's life was
spent in this county. During these
three years Mr. Shelby lived in Ohio.
Mr.. Shelby was vice married. HIS
first wife was Miss Nancy II. Gordon
a daughter Of 0eoge II. Gordon. one
of the pioneers OF Lafayette County
and Martha Boyd Gordon, sister OF
Lynn Boyd, one OF the best known
public men in the early history OF
Kentucky. To this union were borr
nine children, five Of whom are living
Mrs. Adelaide Young, Mrs, Samuel J
Huston, Joseph B., Lynn b. and
Forest f.. all of this county. Mrs
Shelby died April Il. 1876 TT'
years later In 1878, Mr., Shelby was
married to Miss Margaret Huston, o
Ohio, Who survives.
Mr.. Shelby was man of great ro
business of mind and body. FL
inherited the rugged strength of hi
Welsh ancestors, which he manifeste
by energy In business, pUsitlVeness o
opinion and activity in whateve
engaged his attention For nearl
sixty years he wasa member OF tn
Christian church, and in this churc
he reared his family. He was
public spirited citizen, a kind an
hosphable ueighbor, faithful frien
and he played a-large part in the a
fairs of the community In whion II
lived.
The funeral services conducted b
his pastor, Rev r. B. Briney, will
held at the Christian Church Satu
day afternoon at O'Clock. Inter
meut ia Machpelah cemetery.
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Entertainment at Eden View.

There was very interesting enter
tainment at Eden View church south
Of town Thursday evening. The pro-
gram was excellent throughout and
delighted the audience in every
particular.
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Liberty pictures absolutely free
from flicker. See them Monday and
Tuesday nights.
Will Duke returned to his home in
Kansas City Thursday evening after
short visit with his uncle, Walter B.
Waddell.
See Aladdin and the wonderful
lamp at the Opera House Monday
night. Ladies free.
Mrs. M. L. Chandler went to
Kansas City Thursday morning for a
few days visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Terril Tompklns,
Five thousand feet OF the finest
pictures you ever saw, at the Opera
House, Monday night, Ladies free
Mrs, II. M. Richardson returned to
her home in Kansas City Wednesday
evening after visit here with the
family OF Mrs. H, @. Wallace.
Mrs. Arch Williams and little son,
Max, returned Thursday evening from
ST. Joseph, where they have been
visiting relatives for the last week.
f. L. Davis and Miss Lessie Bates,
who have been. spending a few days
with friends in Breckenridge, Mo,
returned home Wednesday evening.
Miss Florida Stler, who for the
past year has been student at the
New England Conservatory Of music
at Boston, returned home Thursday
evening.
Mrs. L. Silverstone and daughter
Miss Lilly returned to their home 10
Kansas City Wednesday evening after
a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Gratz,
Lawn Social.
The Ladies Auxiliary, Knights OIL
Father matthew will give a laNr
social on the evening Of July 4th fol
the benefit Of the Catholic Churcl
Highland Avenue. Every bod!
invited to attend. 6-29t6 div
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Brought Here for Burial.

The body of Miss Louise Brown,
who died in Kansas City a few days
ago, vas brought here Monday
for burial. Miss Brown was an
adopted daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. H. Webster Of this city and lived
here until two years ago, She has
been in the Womens and Childrens
hospital for the last four months.
Mrs. W. e. Lynch OF Chicago, Mrs.
Geo. Nj, Gentry, Misses Laura
Gentry, Mary Estill, Annie Skinner,
Mary Morrison, Eleanor Clark, Nan
ME EstIll; Messrs. Roy Daily, Lee
Gentry and Gentry Estill OF SedaiIa,
came in "Wednesday night to attend
the Gentry-Chinn wedding,
Frank Stewart went to Columbis
Thursday morning on business.
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Arthur Kaempf returned to Kan
sas City Tuesday evening, after
a weeks visit with friends.
Conner Tunstall who has been
spending a few days in Kansas City,
returned home Tuesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Long and
son, Leo, went to Kansas City We'd
nesday morning, for few days stay.
Mrs. S, Ii. Catron Of Kansas City
arrived Tuesday evening for a visit
with her son-in-law, VIM. ]. Bandon
Mr.. and Mrs. Ennis Simmons Of
Jefferson City arrived, Wednesday
morning for a weeks visit with rela-
lives.
Selden Barrows Of Rich Hlll ar,
rived Tuesday evening for a shori
visit with his aunt, Mrs. Florence
Afford.
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Touched" at Kansas City.

The Topeka State Journal Of Decem-
Der 10Th. has the following dispatch
from Kansas City, in which our fellow
townsman. N. S. Pnea, is referred to as
the victim:
IN. S. Priest. hotel keeper Of Med
icine Lodge. Kansas, came to this city
with the intention Of buying a lodging
house. He met a man on Fifth street
who said he knew where there was a
lodging house ike Priest wanted.
They started out last night to find the
place. As they were passing an alley
the obGging stranger dropped little way
behind; two negro women crossed the
street and walked close to Priest and two
men ran out Of the alley and brushed
close to him. And when it was over
Priest found that he had been robbed
Of $3.50. He thought the men in the
alley had robbed him, but the stranger
said the women picked Pnest's 5 pockets
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Fer County Assessor.

Frank L. Gordon Of Lake City has
applied to the Board of County Com
missioners for the appointment of county
assessor. Under the new tax law the
appointment Of county assessor is to be
made al the January meeting. w."
For tune il was thought that on a.
count Of the arduous duties imposed upon
the new official by the law. the board
would be compelled to draft man but
now hat Mr.. Gordon has announced
himself. that danger has been overcome.
So far as our information goes, Mr..
Gordon il the only candidate. We
have heard friend, Of H. A. Bailey oI
Kiowa urge his appointment. but we
have not heard of Mr.. Bailey's willing.
ness to accept the Office. However
should he desire it, we do not hesitate
to say that he would be an excellent
man for the place.
AS to Mr.. Gordon, his qualification
are all that the board could desire. He
is man Of wide business expenenc.
and graduated from Spaldins's CONNER.
,cial College when he closed his collegi
ate work. This, together with his busi
mess judgment, should fit him well fol
the work.
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Bryan at Wichita.

The reports from the big Bryan meet
ing at Wichita Friday night are very
gratifying. The enthusiasm with which
he was received shows that the distin-
guished Nebraskan has gained in popu-
laity and that even republicans who
have the reputation Of being intensely
partisan are willing to hear and consider
his logic. MI. Bryan's speech on present
conditions was so manfestly fair. so argu-
mentative and free from abuse that it can
not fail to convince any reasonable man
Of ordinary intelligence that the principles
for which he is contending are the ele-
ments needed by the great mass Of
American people for their protection and
material prosperity.
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J Must Stand Trial

The result Of the preliminary hearing
Of the Oldspn's at Kiowa last week was
to hold II. Oldson for trial at the Feb
ruary term Of the district court and re-
leasing the son and the son-in-law. Old
sons bond was fixed at $500 by Justice
Miller, which was promptly given.
The facts In the case are substantially
as related last week. Oldson is charged
with assauling A. c. Wosd. with intent
to MAIN. wound and do great bodily
harm, and. if convicted. is liable to nm
prisonment in the penitentiary.
MIR. Oldson has employed the Hon
Sam Amidon Of Wichita. one Of the mos
famous lawyers Of Kansas, to defend him
Noble & Tmcher Of this city are assisting
County Attorney Cloud IN the prosecu
ton.
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Of the seven men for whom warrants
were issued when this paper was printed
last week. four were found and arrested.
three having left the county. Those now
under arrest on the charge Of crap"
shooting are Bill Golden, Geo. Horton,
Sam kennerly and Benny Kaufman.
They were all released on bond IN the
sum Of 500 each. J.C. Gano quali6-
ed on Kennerly's bond. H.H.McCoy on
Golden's, r. E. kathrens on Horton 5
and kaufman's parents on kaufman's. S.
The three who got away before warrants
were issued were Spence and Jess Nor
Ian and VIII Batson. They will be tried
at the February term Of the district court.
Whether or not an effort vii be made to
bring them back depends largely on the
decision Of the county attorney.
The name Of Jess Bunch (colored) i.
endorsed on the information and he ha.
made oath to the charges therein. We
are mfomed that he IS the only one IN
the crowd who agreed to make a full
statement Of the entire night trouble and
hence he viii be used as state witness
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Preliminary Hearing January 3rd

The preliminary hearing Of Sam Ken
nerly on the charge Of shooting George
Horton and Jesse Bunch with intent to
kill, was called IN Justice Coles court laa
Wednesday and continued until Friday.
January Bird. By that time i is thought
.Stai botk Of the wounded men will be
able to testify as both are mendins quite
rapidly now.
The hearing will be quite interesting
and is expected to bring out many fact.
that are hidden now. The Index has
heard many different stories about the
nights revelry but. not desrins to do Mr.
Kennerly an injustice, has published only
his version Of it. 1t is stated that mos
Of those who were IN the game and on
the scene Of the subsequent shootins are
not willing to testify. and # they refuse
or attempt to cover up anything it is pos
sble that more trouble will follow. The
public has a desire to know all the fact
from the beginning Of the crap" gam.
to the finale at the bus bam and then judg
ment can be passed as to whether or no
the shooting was at al excusable.