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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13

is cheaper than shoddy cloth or shoddy
paint. The l.. & NJ. is Zinc Metal made
into Oxide of Zinc combined with White
Lead, and then made into paint with
pure Linseed Oil in thousand gallon
grindings and mixings. Wears long;
actual cost only S1.20 per gallon
llFarnsworth & Co., Middlebury, w. b.
French & Co., Orwell, f. @, Dixie & Co.,
Bristol.
L. & NJ. Paint Agents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13

If the minority party put Bryan and
johnson at the head of their ticket-and
it looks as if they might--it will be no
exaggeration to state that Dame Democ-
racy has put her very best foot foremost.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13
STARTING Him In Business.

Brides Father Ito his prospective
son-in-law, young lawyer)-I am not
going to give my daughter a cash
dowry, but have some doubtful claims
for $4,000 that viii make over to
you. and you can sue on them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13
She Was a Countess.

Squaggs-Say. Squiggs, Is there any
thing in the story that your nephew
married a countess? sqr',-gs-W Well,
yes, suppose there Il. The young
lady ran the adding machine In Bug
house & Bingie's Office Toledo Blade.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13

Gen. Stoessel has received notice that
the Gar has committed his sentence,
and it is believed that full pardon will
follow later. Well, that's better.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-03-13

Go astray and everybody knows it;
reform. and nobody will believe it-St
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
High School SqueIches Second Team.


The Lexington High school base
ball team easily demonstrated their
superiority over the Wentworth
scrubs Wednesday afternoon on the
campus and walked away with the
game by the score of 5 to 6. The
high school boys took the lead from
the start aud scored run after run
before their opponents succeeded in
getting their bearings Then it was
too late and, after finishing very
strong, the scrubs were compelled to
admit defeat.
The red and blue played classy bali
all the way. Their work with the
stick was first class. Mcpherson took
a slight ascension in the seventh and
Minton was substituted. The high
bingers continued to zap the ball
however. Bour played a brilliant
game at short, scoopping up several
hot ones. Only a very few passed
balls are chalked up against Sill, be-
hind the bat, Barnett was In fine
form and had the cadets completely
puzzled all the way. Hntton, the
Wentworth initial sacker, played a
peachy game-at his position
The score:
Total
w. M. 40 0 0 0 o O24 O-6
l. H. ST. 0 0 3 lO2 O-S
Batteries: L. H. s.; Barnett and
Sill; w. NJ. A.: Mcpherson, Miuton
and Clemmens. Umpire Tillman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
MRS. BATES DEAD
Was the Oldest Resident Of Highland
Avenue in Ireland.

Mrs. Bridget Bates died at her
home on Highland avenue Monday
afternoon at 4:3O after lingering
illness resulting from paralysis. Her
death was by no means a surprise and
came as a relief to good woman
from her earthly suffering. She had
a beautiful death surrounded by her
loved ones who tenderly waited on
her during her long sickness.
The maiden name Of Mrs. Bates was
Bridget Lynch. She was born at the
village of Lady's Well or Abbey, Gal
way county, Ireland, on February 2,
1882 and was rs years old at the time
Of her death. At the age of 13
she came to America with the
family of her father, Thos. Lynch,
and settled near independence, Mo.
on farm. At the age of 10 she was
married and in 1854 she came to Lex.
ington, where she has ever since re-
sided. Her only home in Lexington
was her little cottage on Third street
and she was the oldest resident on
that street.
Mrs. Bates was one of the most
respected women in Lexington. In
her quiet way she has ever exercised
her influence for good and made a
host Vi iriends. FROM earliest child
hood she has been devout member
of the Catholic church and has been
one of the most faithful workers IN
the local congregation.
She is survived by six daughters
Mrs. John Brice and Mrs. Henry
Yingling of Omaha, Mrs. j. I. TolanC
of Kansas City, Mrs. John Toner OF
Sioux City, Iowa, and Miss Deli;
Gallagher and Mrs. James o'Malley
of Lexington. She leaves also Il
grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wednesda,
morning at 10 o'clock from the Cath
olic church. Father George B. Curr,
conducted the services.
The pail bearers were. ]. H. Lyme
]. Lynch, w. M. Lynch, Jos. Lynch
Ed Lynch aud NJ. J. Lynch.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
shouse. Jones.

j. W. Shousc and Miss Matte Jones
we're married Wednesday afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the residence Of the
bride on North Eleventh street, Rev.
r. I. Mansfield cheating.
The wedding was extremely simple
and quiet, only immediate relatives
and a few intimate acquaintances
being present.
Mr.. Shouse is an industrious and
popular gentleman. He Is at present
in the employ ofBates vaughan. He
is highly thought Of by all who know
him. His bride is an estimable lady
capable ia every way of presiding
over a happy home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shouse left Wednesday
night for Kansas City They viii visit
there and In Warrensburg for few
days and will then return to Lexing'
ton. They viii keep house at Mr.
Shouse's residence on Twelfth sire i,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
Will HAVE
Big PICNIC
An Old Time Fourth of July
Celebration in Lex.
ingtOn.
ELKS ARE BOOSTERS
There Win Be Plenty of Band Music, Pol
iticaI Speaking and Pink
Lemonade.

Years have interviewed since there
was an old-time picnic in Lexington,
The young men of the town think of
such things only as recollections of
childhood and the present-day boys
of the city have no knowledge of
them at all.
So it occurred to several Elks of
the local lodge a short time ago that
a big picnic of the seasoned variety
on the Fourth Of July would ill big
void in the life of Lexington. They
Immediately set to work to bring
he.,t ssss!s s:;sA a. a;i event. The nc lodge
looked favorably upon the PROPOSE
tion and appointed Isy Gratz, Walter
Waddell and Horace Blackwell as a
committee to look into the feasibil-
ity of the plan. Mr.. Gratz announced
yesterday that the picnic would un-
doubtedly be held and that every ef-
fort would be made to have
the best affair of its kind
ever witnessed by the people Of Lex
ington. Mr.. Gratz has been emf
nently successful in boosting public
enterprises and the fact that he has
the matter in charge insures sat
isfactory outcome.
Several bands will be engaged to
furnish the music and possibly band
contest will be held. AS this is cleo
tion year things political will be
warming up by July and the most
prominent candidates from both the
larger parties will be invited to
speak. Since this picnic win attract
people from every section of Lafay-
cite county there is no doubt that
speakers will be easy to get.
Lemonade and pop corn stands,
shooting galleries and all the acces-
sories of big country picnic will be
in evidence. There will also be a
ball game to attract the fans from
this neighborhood.
"We are starting out early" said
Mr.. Gratz, $50 that we can get the
best of everything. We think Lex
ington needs big public gathering
and we are going to have one"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
Mrs. Lynn B. Gordon Dead.

One of the saddest deaths that ever
occurred in Lexington was that of
Mrs. Lynn B. Gordon, who passed
away Tuesday afternoon at $40 at
her home on South street A boy
was born to her on last Friday eve
ming, but he was dead at birth. Ever
since Mrs. Gordon lowered between
life and death and hope for her re-
covery was practically despaired of
the day before the end finally came.
She had been unconscious several
days.
Mrs. Gordon's maiden name was
Miss Myrtle Terhune. She was born on
the Terhune farm east of Lexington
on October Both, 1885 and would have
been % years old at her next birth
day. She was educated at the schools
in and near Lexington and at Liberty
Ladies College of Liberty, Missouri.
On May /, 1907, she was married to
Lynn B. Gordon and with him went
to housekeeping in Lexington.
Such is the brief story of her life.
1t is depressing, indeed, to contem-
plate the removalof this young woman
just about to enter upon life in its
broadest meaning. And to mortal
minds the wisdom of it is incompre-
hensible. Mrs. Gordon was beauti-
full and popular young woman. She
has always taken a very prominent
part in the social lite of the town and
was highly esteemed for her character
and personality by all who were ac-
quainted with her. Her death is a
calamity which touches the entire
community.
Besides her husband Mrs. Gordon Ii
survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary
Terhune, two sisters, Mrs. E. S
Moorman and Mrs. Harry Caldwell
and two brothers, James and Cleve
land Terhune, all of this vicinity.
The funeral was held Wednesda,
afternoon at 3 O'clock from th
Christian church. Rev. r. B. Brine
and DR.. E. c. Gordon conducted tn
services. Interment was in Mach
pelah.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
Raise ROughhOuse.

Ed Shaw and Henry Free became
polluted Thursday afternoon
and about 4 O'Clock they started out
in search Of enjoyment. AS a result
the city is richer by about Sl4.
Messrs. Shaw au1 Free wandered
about the city for a while and at last
ended up at their sisters house on
Bloom street. They had been
present about ten minutes, when
for some reason a ageneral roughhouse
in which they we're the principal
participants, eusued. The noise
could be heard for blocks around and
a call was sent in for the police. In a
very short time, Officer Gafin had
them safely lodged as guests of the
city
When they regained consciousness
yesterday they were greeted by
the smiling face of Judge Hedge,
whose good morning was put in the
following words, $50 apiece"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
PROFESSOR BELL HlKED
Left a Large Bunch Of LexingtOnians
Holding the Sack.

"The National School of Music and
Dancing" was the euphonic name of
an institution which in the short
time of its local existence had an
excellent patronage. And the name
of its president, organizer and head
Professor J. D. Bell--is in Lexington
synonymous with business acumen,
sagacity and alacrity in departing.
Professor Bell arrived the first of
last week and Immediately rented
Turner hall for fortnight. He en-
gagged an orchestra and then adver-
tised. "Dancing taught in lOlessons,
piano in Is" is what he claimed and
all for the price of one dollar. Busi-
ness started with a rush.
The prospect of musical accom-
plishment, ability to tickle the ivories
and consequently shine with the
ladies was enticing to many of the
local youth and all day Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Turner hall was
thronged with ambitious aspirants who
yearned seductively TO render the
soulful strains of "St. Louis Tickle. -
One dollar and few hours spent in
daily practise for three weeks looked
easy. So many came through
While Professor Bell was engaged
at Turner hall his assistant was
making a house to house canvass
giving private lessons and collecting
the price of tuition How many took
advantage of this individual instruct
ion win never be known.
Everything was lovely until satur-
day. Then few wise ones began to
realize the preposterousness Of music
in 10 lessons and modestly requested
their dollar back. There was nothing
stirring, however in the refunl line,
About this time the Turner'S dis
covered that Professor Bell hadlittle
intentions Of liquidating on rent
money and denied him access to the
hall. So he announced that he had
secured more desirable location
in the Elks hall and requested hi,
dancing pupils to come there Satur
day evening. They did and found the
dancing hall in darkness.
Saturday afternoon he made ar
rapgements to have his three piano,
hauled down aud placed in the Elk
club room. He had four, but one hat
been broken by careless freigh
handlers In Sedalia.
Saturday night Professor Bell an,
his assistant departed for parts un
known, forgetting to nay several o
his bllls-iacluding one for printing
So now some 100 people are trying t
figure how much they lost.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02

Miss Katherine Barron returned
from Kansas City Tuesday evening
Mrs. John Brice and Mrs. Henry
Yingling of Omaha and Mrs. John
Toner of Sioux City, Iowa, arrived
Tuesday evening to attend the
funeral OF their mother, Mrs. Brid-
get Bates.
John Brice, ]. D. Toner, ]. H.
Lynch, J. Lynch, w. NJ Lynch,
Joseph Lynch, Ed Lynch, NJ.
J. Lynch, Mrs. John Bricc. Mrs.
Henry Yiugling, Mrs. John Toner,
Mrs Mary Lynch, Mrs. Maggie Ly-
ons, Mrs. Joseph Hayden, Miss Della
Lynch, Miss Mollie Lynch and Misses
Elizabeth and Anita Toland returned
to their respective homes Wednesday
evening after attending the funeral
Of Mrs. Bridget Bates.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
SMOOTH, BUT UNLUcKY
Bob Miller, Jail Bird, Let Himself Out
With a Lead Key.

Wednesday about $3.50 p. IN. one of
the cleverest attempts at jail break
ing ever pulled off was fortunately
frustrated by the wide-awake deputy
sheriff, Herbert Kinkead. Bob Mil
Ter, young man from Higginsville
who is awaiting the June term of
Criminal court to answer charge of
breaking into store, was the prin-
cipal actor.
Evidently Miller is somewhat of
locksmith. BY careful observation
he acquired good mental image Of
the key to the jail corridor. Then
from memory he made mould of a
plaster made from ashes. For metal
he cut a piece of lead from the pipe
leading from the prisoners wash
basin to the sewer. He melted this
lead in tin cup and poured it into
the mould.
Everything was ready Wednesday
night and, as the building was quiet,
Miller supposed that no officers were
near. So he used his key and let out
himself and another prisoner
WillieProcter, the deaf and dumb
boy from Odessa charged with
criminal assault.
Prospects looked lovely, but the
ever alert Herbert Kinkead wee reaSA.
ing in the parlor and heard the
clanking of the chains attached tC
the door. He Immediately investi.
gated and found the two prisoners il
the hallway. On being questioned
Miller tsted that Mr.. Kinkead hat
Ecarelessly left the door unlocked
after giving the prisoners supper
But that sounded pretty thin and Sc
Herbert summoned his brother
Charles ana together they put thu
mute through treatment of ques
tions. He told the story and dis
closed the whereabouts of the key
Miller after unlocking the door ha,
secreted the key in the mattress o
cell. The Sheriff found the key AM
some lead, which was still In the til
cup. The prisoners were placed 4
the cell.
The lead key, which Sheriff Kin
kead llOs has On exhibition is perfec
and fits the lock as well as the on
regularly used. Miller had inteude
TO lock the door and make get
away, leaving his method of depart
ure a mystery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
Peak Brings Another Suit.

Laurence G. Peak Thursday filed a
suit in the Circuit court against
Edward NJ. Taubman, president of
the Commercial bank, for 100000 for
SANDER. Mr.. Peak alleges in his
petition that Mr.. Taubman made the
statement that he Peak had forged
the Shull checks. Mr.. Peak will be
represented by Attorneys James A,
Reed of Kansas City, II. f. Blackwell
and VIM. Aull of Lexington. The
suit will probably come up in the
August term.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02

MISS ANOAAk A%RAAAAGa0A AAA
evening gave the last piano recital
for graduation of the year at Muir
rell auditorium to an interested and
appreciative audience. Miss Donald
son has on many former occasions
appeared as a pianist and has always
played with understanding and
ability. So was not surprising that
she performed exceedingly well at
her recital.
Following was the program:
Sonata Op. 27 No. O.. Beethoven
(sonata Quasi una Fantasia)
Adagio Sostenuto
Allegretto
Presto Agitato
2. (alMinuet in E minor from Sonata
Op. ......................Grieg
tb) Valse Brilliante op. "a No, l
....,.. ..".... Chopin
(cl Gondoliera in G minor ..
................ .Moszkowski
(d) Souvenir de vienne Op. SO No. 2
"......... ...............Sc .Schutt
3. lal Romance op. 54 No. l........
....,. ..........G .Grunfeld
(bl yalse, Impromptu in A fat
...................... .....Liszt
(c) Etude Artistique ... GODDARD
The sonata was the well-known
Moonlight Sonata" probably the
most popular of Beethoven's COM
positions. Miss Donaldson's temper
| 5In1It 10 wrii suIJeu TO the reaulng
of Beethoven and she gave the sonata
one of the best renditions it ever re-
ceived in Lexington. The phrasiug
and expression in the first movement
and the great technical skill dis
played in the last we're particularly
pleasing.
Where Miss Donaldson shows the
most skill is in slow, pensiye music.
Grieg's Minuet in E minor was In
many respects the most notable
piece of the evening 1t is in the
rugged style characteristic of the
composer, full af unexpected chords
and rather weird. At the hands OF
Miss Donaldson it was given beau
tiful Interpretation, much slower
than an ordinary minuet, thoughtful
and accurate. Her pedaling, too,
was decidedly artistic.
The Chopin waltz was played ac-
curately and afforded a pleasant con
trast to both the preceding and sue
ceeding pieces. In Moszkowskia
; Gondoliera there were many excel
lent features and some of those pres
ems thought it was the best numbel
on the program. The performeri
handling of the tifths and octaves wal
remarkably good. Schhtts Souvenir
de Vienne, better known as "a /;
bien aimee" was read in manner
different from that to which Lexing
ton people are accustomed, but de
lightfully. Especially pleasing wa
the soft strain in the middle of tn
piece.
The best number of the last groul
was the Grunfeld Romance. Thi
starts off softly and slowly, develop
with a gradual crescendo to
climax and then dies away. 1t wa
particularly adapted to Miss Donald
sons style of playing and elected
great deal of applause. The entir
; program, in fact, was highly cred
table to both the young lady and he
teacher, Mr.. King.
Miss Donaldson is possessed of
; great deal of musical ability and a
: attractive personality. Her recits
indicated that sheis in every wa
ca pable of magnificent accomplish
n ment as a pianigt
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank all those who
were so kind during the Illness and
after the death of Mrs. Lynn b.
Gordon. For the beautiful fora
offerings and the many kind offers of
assistance are we especially grateful.
HER HUSBAND AND FAMILY.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
". Va. A. Measurlnr Pam.

Y. w. G. A. of Central college
win give a measuring party Satur-
day evening May ?, at 1880 o'clock in
the parlors of Central college. Ad-
mission Eve cents foot, according to
height.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
Violin RecltaI.

Miss Grace Bernice Davis, pupil Of
Miss Martha Pitcher, will give a
violin recital for graduation at MUIR
rell auditorium, Central college,
Monday evening, May 4th. The
public is cordially invited.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02

--------~.~.~-----
e. M. Taubmann was in Kansas City
Wednesday.
Frank Harrison was in Marshall
Tuesday.
]. R. Moorehead spent Wednes-
day in Kansas City.
Mrs. 0. o Crawford spent We'd
nesday in Kansas City.
FIT. Wilson left Wednesday for
a short trip to Boonville.
Theodore Bates returned from
Kansas City Wednesday evening.
DIR. j. NJ. Gallemore went to Kan
sas City Wednesday on business.
Firman White left Thursday
for Halls Station to spend week on
business.
Mrs. Sallie E. Howe and her two
children left Wednesday evening for
odessa, to make their future home.
S. N. King went to Sc dalia We'd
nesday as a delegate to the Con-
vention of the Knights and Ladies'
Security Society.
Mrs. Mary Ramey and little daugh-
ter, Ella, arrived from Liberty Tues
day evening to attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Lynn Gordon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Aull and
their two children and Miss Efle
Marquis left Wednesday evening for
an extended trip to Mercedes, Texas.
Chas. Dyer, the popular insurance
agent, left Wednesday for sedalia
to attend conference Of insurance
agents Of the Moberly and sedalia
Districts.
Mrs. E. NJ. Poage and daughter,
Mrs. J. B. Cousley, returned to their
home in Nevada this morning after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Poage
in this city.
Miss Pearl Ripke, who has beer
visiting Miss Elizabeth Loomis in
this city for the past few days re
turned to her home in Sallna, Kans
Wednesday morning
Sergeant J. W. Garner, Battery C.
5th Artillery Of Fort Leaveuworth
who has been instructing the cadets
in artillery practice, left Thurs
day night for Ft, Leavenworth t
take up hts work with Battery G
| Sergeant Garner win return com
mencement week to put on the hn
Iishing touches to the cadet battery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02

Nice sin went to Kansas City
yesterday morning on business
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-05-02
In Honor Of Mrs. Wallace.

Mrs. Richard Field entertained a
few of her friends informally at
dinner Tuesday in honor of her
guest, Mrs. w. Fl. Wallace of Karsas
City. Mrs. Field is widely known as a
most charming hostess and Mrs.
Wallace is a fascinating lady OF the
Southern type. So it is needless to
say that the dinner was highly en-
joyable.
At $3.50 the ladies went to the
academy and witnessed the parade.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-11
UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY
Special Meeting Of Stockholders
100 Broadway, New York. March O. 1914
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO

Notice is hereby given that a specl,l
meeting of the stockholders of ijnon
Pacific Railroad Company has been cal'
ed by the Board of Directors to conyens
at the office of the Company al s.,
Lake City, in the State OF Utah. on M
9TH DAY OF MAY. 1908 at 10 o'clork
A. M, for the purpose ol considering and
acting upon the following propositions
viz:
/, To approve or ratlfy the sale TO sala
Union Pacific Railroad COMPANY OF IN
railroad and branches. constructed or IA
be constructed, of The Leavenworth
Kansas and Western Railway COM
PANY, together with all the propertr
rights privileges and franchises t6eIeie
pertaining, and all other property OF H.
Company last named:
To approve or ratlfy the sale 10 sad
Union Pacific Railroad COMPANY Oh TN
railroad and branches, constructed or 10
be constructed, of The Topeka and North.
western Railroad Company, together with
all the property. rights, privileges and
franchises thereto pertaining, and all 9th.
err property of the Company last named
3. To authorize or approve an issue Of
bonds to be secured by a mortgage OF
portion of said Union Pacific Railroad
Company's lines OF railroad, together with
the appurtenances, including the lines ~
railroad proposed to be purchased as
aforesaid.
The books for the transfer of the stoct
(both preferred and commonj will be
closed for the purpose of the meeting at /.
O'Clock noon, on the 18TH DAY or
APRIL 1903, and Will be reopen at 10
o'clock A. NJ, on the 9th DAY OF MAY,
1903.
BY order of the Board of Directors
ALEX. MILLAR, Secretary.