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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07

President Roosevelt has directed
Herbert Knox Smith, of the bureau Of
corporations, TO investigate the meth
DDS OF stock trading with view to
furnishing the basis Of possible future
legislation regulating such practices.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07

No piece of American political fur
niture would more surprise the found
ers of the republic than the undesir-
able three-legged stool which the vice
presidential chair has become. The
founders put it in the best room, sec
ond only to the Presidents seat. Now
it is out III the back yard of political
favor. Yet it is an important office
the presidency of the Senate is a place
os power. Four Vice Presidents have
risen to the highest office through the
death of the President. Three others
Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren-were
Vice President before they were Presi
dent. In the case of the early Vice
Presidents, election to the second place
meant that they had been candidates
for the first place. And most people
think, that what that really means
ought to prevail now; that is no man
should be elected Vice President who
IS not regarded as good enough to be
President.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07

The War Department has agreed to
maintain three batteries OF artillery at
Fort Smelling. equipped with modern
field guns, and to provide range for
artillery and general target practice at
Sparta, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07

The War Department has or!erea
that the annual army rifle coNpetstioa
begin ut Fort sheridan. H.. Aug. 10,
TO I've followed by pistol competition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07

At the direction of Secretary Taft.
the opening of bids by the Isthmian
canal commission for supplies Of &C.
ment. set for March T. has been eX-
tended until April H. The commission
expects to purchase 4,j0O.O0O barrels
Of cement. The approximate cost Of
material and transportation VIII be
about S10.G00C00.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-04-07
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Plans for a world cruise by the
American battleship feet, now at Mag
dalena Bay, Mexico, have been an
nounced by the President to his cabi-
net. The fleet is engaged in two weeks
target practice there, after which it
will proceed to San Francisco, reach
ing that city May 3. to be feted and
Toasted for nine days. Then, after a
rest, the fleet on July is to leave for
our possessions in the Pacific. stopping
at Hawaii and Samoa, and then going
by way of Australia to the Philippines
and returning through the Suez Canal
In Australia the feet will stop at Mel
bourne and Sydney to accept the invi-
tation Of Sir Alfred Deakin. 1t is ex-
pected that Admiral Evans will retire
from the command on account of i'll
ness after reaching San Francisco.
Captain Wainwright. now in command
of the Louisiana, will probably succeed
Evans as commander in chief of the
fleet, although two other officers are
his seniors. Wainwright is the man
Who in command of the converted
yacht Gloucester, smashed several of
the Spanish ships at Santiago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Recital Date Announced.

The date of the organ recital at
the Christian church by Hans c.
Fell and Miss Matte Lou Catron of
Kansas City has been definitely set
for Friday, February 2s. Tickets
will probably be placed on sale Mon
day.
John Horlachsr, an organ builder
from George Kilgen & Son, has been
working on the installation since
Wednesday and the instrument is rap
idly assuming form.
It is already evident that the organ
when finished viii present a most
beautiful appearance. 1t will be
placed in an arch in the east half of
the south wall and it is finished so
that it harmonizes perfectly with the
decorations of the auditorium. Be
ginning the first of next month it will
be used at all church services,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Old UT Bros. Paint Shop
Totally Destroyed We'd
neSday Morning.
BURNED UP QUICKLY
The Fire Company Made A Quick Run,
But Was POwerIess to Save the
Structure

One of the biggest blazes which
has been seen in Lexington for some
time occurred early Wednesday morn
ing when the old paint shop on
Tenth street formerly owned by the
Utt brothers burned to the ground.
The alarm was turned in at 2:l5;
but then the whole upper part of the
structure was aAame. The fire COM
pany made a amck run but was nm
able to do anything except save the
adjoining buildings-the old black
smith shop now used as a store room
by John Wilmot on the south side
and McIntyre's hotel on the North.
The turpentine and other inflam-
mable material with which the
building had become saturated made
the fire spread rapidly. In very
short time the entire edifice had
burned to the ground.
The building was bought a short
time agoby Thos. Mcintyre and had
been rented for various purposes.
Lately it had been used as skating
rink for negroes.
1t is said that there was 200 in
surance on the structure. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22

team work ran up a score of 25 to 10
by the end of the half.
In the second session the Went
worth faculty went in and the rough
est and fastest playing ever seen
here resulted. The Indians, main
strength is fierce play, but the
teachers out-roughed them, SO that
their superior team work availed
nothing. The visitors made only one
basket during this hall, the score be-
ing II to 1.-THE final score was 80 to
q in favor of the Indians.
The Wentworth line up in the first
half was; Sellers and Welsh, for
wards; Hoge, Center; Hurley and
Randolph, guards. Roberts substi-
tuted for Sellers. In the second
half the faculty lined up: Aller and
Curnutt, forwards; Anderson, center;
Tillman and Church, guards.
The Indians lineup through the
game was; Means and Gillenwater,
forwards; Connel, center; Dupuis and
Barrel, guards.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Misses Peak Entertain.

Misses May and Alice B. Peak en-
tertained at progressive finch Tues
day afternoon from two to six
O'Clock at their home on Main street
in honor of Mrs. T. j. McElroy OF
Independence and Mrs. T. A. McLen-
nan of Rigginsville.
Mrs. w. f. Kerdolff won the first
prize, an elegant cut glass nappie.
An elaborate meat supper and
other refreshments were served.
The entertainment was marked in
every way by charming cordiality
and nothing was lacking to make
the afternoon enjoyable in every
respect.
Mrs. McLennan returned to Hig-
ginsville Tuesday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Lexington College Reception.

The reception given by the young
ladies of Lexington College Thurs
day evening proved to be highly
enjoyable affair in every particular
and was largely attended by the
youg men from town and the acad-
emy.
The entire lower floor in the main
part of the building was tastefully
decorated and the electric lights we're
dimmed by coverings of red paper.
1t was a George Washington party
and the decorations and souvenirs
were appropriate.
Refreshments consisted of salad,
sandwiches, pickles, Saratoga chips,
beaten biscuits, coffee and mints.
Smith's orchestra furnished music.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
viii Locate Here.

DR.. Claude Johnson has decided to
locate in Lexington and will soon
open a dental Office in the rooms over
the Post Office, now occupied by DR..
Gallemore. DIR. Gallemore will move
his Office to the Owl drnr store.
DR.. Johnson has been practicing
since last summer in Kansas City
with success. His friends are de-
lighted to know that he has decided
to return to his home town, where he
is very popular. He is graduate of
the dental department of Washington
University of st. Louis and has a
thoroughly up-to-date and complete
office equipment. In all probability
he will enter Immediately upon an
extensive practice.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
HOffman..BIee.

Thursday morning at6:SO, Ernest w.
Hoffman, Jr. and Miss Katheryn NJ.
Blee we're united in marriage at the
home of the brides father,
Harry Blee, Father George
b. Curry of the Catholic church
officiating. The wedding was ex-
tremely simple.
The contemplated marriage Of
these two popular young people has
been known for some time to their
many friends and, although no fJl-
NAL announcement was made, scarcely
any surprise was occasionee.
The groom is the son of Ernest W.
Hoffman and was born and reared
in Lexington. He is young man
of genial personality and exceptional
business qualifications. He is a
stockholder in the Lexington Brewing
company and holds the office of sec
retary and treasurer. Industrious,
capable and reliable, he has high
position IN the esteem of the com
munity.
The bride was also born, reared,
and educated in this city. She is a
beautiful young lady and charming
in every way. She will undoubtedly
make a most excellent wife.
Mr.. and Mrs, Hoffman left Thursday
morninu for Kansas 6i4. nL~-.---.lt
return in a short time and will
Immediately go to housekeeping.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Uncle Josh Perkins.

The company which presented
"Uncle Josh Perkins" at the New
Grand Opera House in this city Thurs
day was, as whole, a very capable
one for that class of a play. AL
though the program said that there
we're eleven members in the company,
it really consisted of only six, but,
= sfiSiSs5, inc pay vas dn r1Cep-
tionally good one in its class.
While the melodramatic situa-
tlons were frequent, an unusual
amount of comedy was introduced
during the action of the play.
Bart Hodgkins, in the title
role, was admirably made up tor the
part and played it well. william
Millekin was a general fun-maker in
both his parts of Bud Ryan, tough,
and Hiram Green, a farm hand The
laughter and applause was continuous
from the time Hiram came upon
the stage. He was by far the best
member of the cast. Little Miss
Utaline Hodgkins made the hit of the
evening in her part of Rags, the
little orphan. Katharine Cameron
made a favorable impression in her
reading of the part of Edith Marston,
an heiress. The company carried its
own band and orchestra.
The show was attended by a very
small but appreciative crowd.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Methodist Social.

The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church held its social in the
rooms of 20. Coffin Friday night.
A business meeting of the league was
held before the social. The affair
was most enjoyable one to all of the
sixty guests present. The Valentine
idea was carried out in the refresh
ments, which consisted of brick cream
and cake. Each brick of cream con-
tanned heart and all the cakes were
cut heart shape.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22

A telegram was received Thursday
announcing the death of Mrs. F. o.
Rogers at her home at Fifth and
Dutton streets, Waco Texas Death
occurred Thursday morning at $50
and was the result of pneumonia.
Mrs. Rogers had visited in Lexing-
ton frequently and had many ac-
quaiutances here. She leaves three
children Robt. Rogers Of Waco,
Mrs. Jno. King of Little Rock, Ark
ansas and Mrs. S. Sellers Of this city.
All the children were present at the
time Of death,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
City Wins.

The Kansas City Court of Appeals
Monday affirmed the decision made
by the trial court in the case of the
City of Lexington ex rel Menefee,
respondent, VS., Commercial Bank,
appellant, in favor of the city.
The case was in regard to the paw
ing on Main street. The directors Of
the Commercial bank we're dissatis-
fed with the paving and refused to
pay their assessment, whereupon the
city brought suit. A number Of
similar cases we're being held up for
the decision in this one.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
INDIANS y; W. M. A. n
Ia the Second Half the Faculty Out.
played Haskell.

To the surprise Of the spectators,
the game Of basket ball at the
academy Saturday was by no means
a walk away tor the Haskell Indians,
The redskins we're not disappoint-
ment, hut the Wentworth players
put up hottest article THAT has been
seer on the local court for some
time.
In the first half, the hrst cadet
team worked against the Indians, and
the visitors by brilliant aud fast
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Republican Congressional Convention.

The Republican Congressional Con.
vention at sedalia Tuesday did
nothing unexpected 1t endorsed
Taft and elected Patton of Green
county and Menschke Of Pettis
county as delegates to the national
convention.
No candidate for congress was en-
d6rsed. E. NJ. Taubman of this city
could have received the endorsement,
but he preferred to leave the matter
to the primary
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22


B. G. Drummond spent Thurs
day in Kansas City.
Col. w. NJ. Hoge was in Kansas City
Thursday on business.
Mrs, q. E. Sllverstone spent We'd
nesday in Kansas City.
M. Ladeson returned from Kansas
City Thursday morning.
Eph Lewis and Mode Anson of
Aullviile we're here Thursday.
E. NJ. Taubman went to Kansas City
Thursday morning on business.
FIT. Wilson left Tuesday even
ing for a business trip to Chicago.
George B. Gordon went to Marshall
Thursday morning for short stay.
Misses Bertha and Annie Rostagno
spent Thursday in Kansas City.
Rev. A. F. Smith returned Tues.
day evening from trip to st. Louis.
Gustav HaeBe left Wednesday eve-
ming for a short business trip to st.
Louis.
Miss Ethel Morris and brother,
Cecil, spent Thursday in Kan
sas City.
l.. E. Moore of Higginsville spent
a short time in Lexington Thursday
morning.
Lynn Buford Of Kansas City arrived
Tuesday evening for visit of a
few days with relatives.
Mrs. Frances Saunders went to
Kansas City Tuesday for a short
stay.
Sheriff Charles Kinkead went to
Kansas City Tuesday evening on
business.
0. W. Phillips, Martin Wright,
Sam Gibbs and Jas. Buchanan OF
Odessa we're here ON court business
Thursday,
Miss Ethel Mackie went to yelling.
ton Tuesday evening to attend a
meeting of the Rebecca Chapter Of
the Odd Fellows.
Moses Anson, Jr., Vim. Klapp, Chas
vandiver, Chas. Keith, and Chas
Graham of Higginsyille were her,
Thursday on court business.
Mrs. A. E. James, who has beer
in the St. Joseph hospital in Kansas
City for fine past few weeks, re
turned homeTuesday evening.
Mrs. c. L. Glasscock entertaine,
Misses Leila Young, Roda Young
Frances Youag and Carrie Barnet
at six o'clock dinner Wednesday.
J. Reid Ryland, who has beer
spending several weeks with rel
atives in this city, left Tuesda,
evening for his Home in Montgomery
! Ala.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
wentvOrth..Kemper Game Monday

The basket ball team of Wentworth
and Kemper will meet for the second
time this season Monday evening on
the Wentworth court. The two fves
appear to be very evenly matched.
Three weeks ago on their home court
Kemper won by a score of 30 to 30,
but the Wentworth players say the
conditions were considerably against
visiting team and declare they will
win Monday night.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Learuc Suciai

The Christian Endeavor League OF
the Christian Church gave a valen.
tine social Friday at the home Of
Mrs. Harriet Barron on South St,
The feature Of the venin
was heart-stic kin z
contest. The guests further enjoyed
themselves by playing old Valentine
games. Fifty guests we're present.
Light Refreshments we're served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
YaIeniine ParIy.

The Teddy Bear Club we're the
hosts at most delightful Valentine
Party at the home of William Aull on
Main Street Saturday night. The dec
orations were artistically arranged.
Teddy Bears were hung everywhere
about the room and long strings OF
hearts were stretched overhead.
Nineteen guests were present. Re
freshments we're served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22

LiIburn Cole came down from Kan
sas City Thursday evening for a
short Visit with his parents.
g. G. Marquis went to Boonville
"Wednesday evening TO attend a meet
Ing Of the County Assessors Of Miss
ouri
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22

L. B. Bullard spent Friday
in Kansas City
]. L. Trammeu of Greenton was
here Friday.
Mrs. C. T. Ryland spent Fri
day in Kansas City.
Mrs. G. W.! Fredendan spent Fri
day in Kansas City.
C. G. Dyer went to Sedalia Friday
morning on business
Ben Steele went to Kansas City
Thursday evening on business.
Mrs J. Reid Ryland went to KAN
sas City yesterday for few days
stay.
Gustav Haerle returned yesterday
from short business trip to st.
Louis.
Misses Inez and Ida Belle Walker
went to Higginsville yesterday
to visit relatives.
Miss Laura Davis went to Kansas
City Friday morning for few days
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. schaefermeyer
returned Thursday evening from a
short trip to st, Louis.
Miss Wilmon Edwards went to
Kansas City yesterday for visit
Of few days with relati YES and
friends.
Mrs. c. w. Hays and little daugh-
ter, Maxine, who have been visiting
friends in this city for the past few
weeks, left yesterday for Amor
rilla, Texas for a short stay.
Miss Mary Temple returned to her
home in Joplin yesterday after a
visit of several weeks with the
family of Or. N. b. Payne in this
city. Miss Lucy Payne accompanied
her as far as Kansas City.
DR.. ]. E. Tucker left Thursday
evening for Chicago, where he will
enter college to take a post grad
uate course in the treatment Of eye,
ear and nose diseases, which will be
his speciality in the future.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
PrettY Good AdYice.

Like many other prominent actors,
Mr.. Eugene Moore, who is appearing
in Edwin Milton Royle's play. MY
Boy, Jack, . receives some very funny
letters, here is one, 'My Dear Mr..
Moore:-"I saw you play Jack Paden
in My Boy, Jack, and l liked you
so well, | take the liberty of writing
you for littleeiuformation in order
to settle dispute with my iutended.
In escorting a young lady to the
theatre, it proper to wear a cane?"
Mr.. Moore's reply was, 'My Dear
Sir:-If you have nothing else TO
wear, take my advice and stay at
home" but we advise everybody to go
to the Theatre and see ''My Boy,
Jack" if they have to borrow clothes,
or even the price. lie will be here
at the New Grand Opera House, Feb
ruary %.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-22
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-30
Mrs. Barton Dead.

We take the following from the
Laddouia Herald of last week:
The remains of Mrs. Rachel
Barton, who died in South Mis-"
souri, were brought to this place
Saturday and buried in the city
cemetery after funeral services by
Rev. Brownell. Her maiden name
was Rachel Grim. and lived about
3 miles south Of Laddonia. She
moved to south Miss souri, about
four years ago.
Mrs. Barton was sister ol
Lemnel Grim. late of Mexico. nov
located at Columbia. She was
woman OF fiue Christian character
and her many friends in this coun'
ty will be paiued to hear of he
death.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-30
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks
to our friends and ueiRhbors thrn
the columns Of the MESSAGE for
the many favors and acts of sym
pathy shown MS during the serious
sickness and death OF our dear
husband and father. May God re-
ward ell in his own way is OuI
prayer for each.
Mrs. AID. ERIsMAN AND CHILDREN
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-30
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE.
The Three Link Men Gather in
Great Concourse in
Mexico.

Mexico Lodge l. o. o. F. cele-
brated the S9th anniversary of the
birth OF 0ddfellowship last Friday
night by inviting in brothers from
neighboring lodges and doing some
big degree work.
A special tram brought the Wis
itors from jefferson City aud Full
ton. There was a large contiu-
gency from Centralia, aud repres-
entatiYes were here also from Rush
Hill, Laddonia, Santa Fe, Wells
vile aud other points. The Mar
tinsburg brothers brought the
Martin sburg Band with them. 1t
is one of the best bands in the
State and furnished excellent mu-
sic on the streets at different hours
thruUut the afternoon.
Mexico Lodge had the work of
comforting the Second Degree. The
staff was composed of the follow.
ing.
l.. b. Larkins, s. j. Sanford,
K. l.. johnson, Claude Powell, A.
Q. Whitson. A. Owen, j. f. Mil
ler. DR.. +. NJ. ShOush, Joe d.
Pratt. NIB. Wilson, Frank Squires,
ROh't jolly, G. l.. Staples. Edgar
Threlkeld, John Wayne, James
Squires, Thomas Williams, HenrS
MeGee, p. q. Smith.
j. w. Wilkersoa Of st. Louis,
Grand Secretary, delivered an ad'
dress which was followed by ban
quet.
The following compose the of
heers OF Mexico l, o. o. F. Lodge
Ernest johnson, N. G.
l.. b. Lsrkins, Act. g.
Claude Powell, Vice.G.
James Squires. Warden.
w. N. Boatman, Chaplain.
s. j, Sanford. l.. s. N. g.
A. q. Whitsou, r. s. N. g.
DIR. Shoush, l.. s. V. G.
A. Owen. r. s. N. G.
James TowsOn, I. g.
John Howard, o. G..
G. L. Staples. Secretary.
II. l.. Miller, Perm. s.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-30
Finas Dye Passes Away.

Finas Dye, employed in the Mex.
leo Shoe Factory, died the 22ud
inst, after a short illness of pneu-
monia. He was a son of w. c.
Dye, formerly Of this county but
who now resides at Milan, Wash.
He was nephew also of Leb Dye
OF Molino. also was a relative of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Dye Of the
same neighborhood aud OF Mrs.
Frank Wilson of Thompson.
The burial was at Berea church
last Thursday morning. The
young man had many friends who
will be panied to hear Of his death
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-30
MEXICO CHAUrAUQUA.
July 22-29, Inclusive, Eight
Splendid Days-0utline
Of Program.

Great Political Day: All parties
represented. Best Orators in the
country.
Fraternal Day; With address by
a magnificent orator Parades and
prizes.
Farmers Day: With addresses
suitable to the occasion. With
special prize TO some farmers fam
lily.
Educational Day: With special
features. On this day a cash dona.
tion. to be used in purchasing
a library. will be made to some
school district.
Old.fashiOued tournament. Lib
eral prizes aud crown to victorious
knight.
Talent: Great political speakers.
The celebrated Markee family Baud
Pamahasika aud his trained dogs
and birds. The popular Mrs. Fan.
META Sargent Haskell. DR.. Rich
ard Wilkerson, the great Southern
orator. Booth Lowrey, a whole
chautauqua in himself, for a whole
week. The Only" Ed. Vance
Cook. The Magnificent Vending
Col. Balm, the unrivaled. Senator
Ben X. Tillman. The noted Dixie
jubilee singers. Prof. j. e. Elder
in charge of Seton Indian work.
Mrs. Jessie Mckenzie Walker, in
her excellent travel lectures. Prot
Arthur Lee, on educational matters
Etc, etc. Every hour will be full
from start to tiuish.
More people on program than
ever before. Watch for Illustrat
ed program.
Season tickets now on sale. II
purchased aud paid for before May
10. 1908, $3.50. After that date
$500. No four day tickets viii
be issued this wear. General ad
mission, % cts. Special days, soc
There will be three special days
Childreu's season tickets,$l, il
purchased before May 10th. Afte
that date, Sl.25. Season ticket
: purchased before May 10th ma!
, be exchanged for ether tickets a
: later date il holder desires at 8.
value.