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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

E. Hoffman, Jr. went to Wellington
Wednesday morning on business.
Ernest Kriehn went to Kansas City
Tuesday evening on business,
James Cheatham went to Kansas
City Tuesday evening for a short
stay.
Andrew Schmidt left Tuesday
evening for trip to Galveston,
Texas.
G. Gruber and nepew, Lewis, went
to Kansas City Thursday to spend
the day.
J.R. Moorehead left Wednesday
for a trip through Cass and Johnson
counties.
DR.. T. B. Ramsey left Tuesday
evening tor a short trip to War
rensburg.
Mr.. and Mrs William welch re-
turned from Kansas City, Kans. Tues
day evening.
Mrs. L. B. Brelsford returned We'd
nesday from a visit with relatives
in Bowling Green.
Mrs John Morrison went to Kan
sas City Wednesday to visit rela-
tives for few days.
FIT. Wilson and T. 3. Fredendall
went to Boonville Wednesday for a
short stay on business.
Miss May Russell, who has been
visiting in Kansas City for the past
few weeks, returned home Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. ]. L. auber lett Thursday
tor Huner, Col. to spend the winter.
Her husband accompanied her as far
as Kansas City
Mrs r. w Gentry returned to
Columbia yesterday after few
weeks visit with relatives in this
city. Her sisters, Misses Mamie and
plnlkle Chinns accompanied her ar fai
as Kansas City
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an secure a suitable home.
Machpelah's Dead For 1901.
4 Of interments 1O6.

Number of interments 106.
Oldest in point of years So, but two
reaching that age.
Number returned for burial beyond
the county Is.
Males exceeded females 8.
Number by accident or other
than natural causes A.
The record shows there we're fewer
fatalities among those of extreme
age than usual, while those OF lmma-
ture years were above the average
in the latter half of the year.
It may be Of more orless historical
interest regarding the early days Of
the county, to note the removal from
family burial ground and renter
ment in this cemetery Of the remains
Of an old pioneer, Felix Hauck, who
died in 1914, his birth occurring l7Tl,
thus making him a boy Of six at the
time Of the Declaration of Independ-
ence. Respt.
T. J. GREENE, Supt.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
SAMUEL TILDEN
HOWE DEAD
Was a Member of a Prom.
inent Lafayette County
Family.
FORTY-TWO YEARS OLD
Died from a Complication of Diseases
Resulting from Grip Funeral Sun.
day Morning at 1880

Samuel Howe died Saturday at 500
o'clock a. m. at his home on Coll ege
street after a iou1 weeks illness
from a complication of diseases.
Four weeks ago, Mr. Howe was
stricken with the grip, but his
illness, which developed into other
diseases, was not regarded as danger
GUS until week ago. His death
comes as no surprise to the commu-
nifty, as he has been sinking steadily
for the past few days preceding his
death.
Samuel Tilden Howe was born on
the Howe farm, several miles south
west of lexington Aug. 20, 1866 and
was AZ years of age at the time of his
death. He was the son of Mrs. Nam
ME J. and the late John r. Howe. He
resided at the farm until year ago,
when he came to Lexington to accept
the Office of Deputy County Record
er, in which capacity he served until
he was taken ILL., On June 10Th, 1893,
Mr.. Howe was married to Miss Sallie
Woods, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Woods, of odessa. Four child
rem, all whom survive, were born Of
of this union. They are Joseph r.,
Edna L., Estelle and Ruth. Besides
these, Mr.. Howe is survived by his
wife, mother, two brothers, Robert
and Frank r., and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Kinkead aud Mrs. George
Caliaway, all living in Or nearS this
city. Another sister Mrs. Henry
! McNeel, wife of County Recorder
| McNeel, died short time ago.
Mr.. Howe was member Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church at
Odessa, and of the Masonic and
Modern Woodman lodges of this
city.
He was known ali over Lafayette
county and was respected by all who
knew him, He had high ideals ,of
honor and integrity and lived up to
them. Although unostentatious and
of a quiet temperament, to those who
were fortunate enough to be well
acquainted with him his worth was
known to be great. His death at
this time is sad, indeed, for the low
ing wife and the four small children.
They have the sympathy of the en-
tire community in their hour Of
affiiction.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
Eastern Star Installation.

The local chapter of Eastern Star
held its annual installation Thursday
night. Mrs, Anna L. Stewart of st.
Louis, past Grand Matron, was
present and conducted the cere-
monies. Mrs. G. H. Stier Of Kansas
City, past Worthy Matron of the Lex
ington chapter, also was preseat.
The officers installed we're: Mrs,
Fannie Shelton, Worthy Matron; w.
]. Bandon, Worthy Patron: Mrs. Ida
B. White, Associate Matron; Miss
Nellie Russell, Secretary; Mrs. Mary
Norfolk Treasurer; Miss Anna Shell
ton, Conductor; Miss Nora Potts, AS
sociate Conductor; Miss Lessie Bates,
Marshal; Mrs. Mary Rankin, Chap.
lain; Mrs. Florence Eckle, Adah; Mrs.
Mamie Steele, Ruth; Mrs. Addie
Moorehead, Esther; Miss Stella
Bandon, Martha; Mrs. Fannie Stone
street, Electa; Mrs. f. T. Xix, War
der; Claude Marquis, Sentinel; Miss
Lucy May Payne, Organist.
After the installation the chapter
presented Mrs. Stewart with cut
glass cologne bottle as a token of es-
teem Then Refreshments we're
served.
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weIsh.GoIden.

William Welsh of this city was
united in marriage at the Catholic
church in Kansas City, Kansas at Z
O'Clock Tuesday morning to Miss
Anna Golden of that place.
Both Of the contracting parties are
well known and highly thought Of
here. The bride IS the daughter of
of Mrs. Kate Golden and has visited
here frequently The groom is an
Industrious young man, very popular
among his associates. He was reared
in Lexington and is an alummus of
the Lexington high school. AT pres
ent he is in the employ Of Gustav
Haerle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welsh win live In Lex
ington, having procured rooms on
Broadway
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Grat1.Re,inrer.

Tuesday evening at $50 one of
the most fashionable marriages of
the season took place at Cincinnati
in the rooms Of the exclusive Cincin-
natl club, when Miss Mable Rex
niger Of that place was united in
marriage to Mr.. Ben Gratz of Lex
ington. The bride is a beautiful
young lady, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gus Rexinger, and one Of the
social leaders in Cincinnati, The
wedding attracted great deal Of
interest at that place as we'll as here.
Mr.. Gratz is one of the most pop
ular young men of Lexington and
possesses an excellent reputation for
integrity, progressiveness and busi-
ness ability. He is a member of the
well known firm of Gratz Bros. and
has charge of the shoe department
in the store. He has an exceedingly
wide circle of friends and is well
thought of by all who know him.
The bride was the recipient of
many handsome presents, among
which was a dining room set from
the young men of Lexington.
Mr.. and Mr.. Gratz left Cincinnati
Wednesday for New York. They
will 60 from there to Washington
and visit in Cincinnati before coming
to Lexington. They will go to house.
keeping here as soon as Mr. Gra :. = =
can secure a suitable home
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
WoOdnen Install OffIcers.

The Woodmen of the World Tues
day had their annual installation
ceremonies in their hall. The officers
who went in we're: ]. w. Warder, Sr.
Council Commander; W. A. GafHn,
ADVISORY Lieutenant; w. f. Marrs,
Banker; Fred 7. Hix, Clerk; H. X.
St. Clair, Escort; S. P. Poole, Watch
man; W. T. Price, Sentry; G. 7. Ry-
land, N. B. Payne and 10. Cope,
Physicians; c. T. Ryland, S. N. King
and A. f. Winkler, Managers.
Ed Marquis, 4. S. Green and Ray.
mond Rice we're initiated into the
mysteries of the order.
After the ceremonies the Wood.
men adjourned to Hinesley's where
they partook Of an ELEGANT oyster
supper.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
DR.. MOULTON'S LECTURE
Subject Was Richard III; a Study of
Nemesis = Greatly Pleased the Audience.

Subject Was Richard III; a Study of
Nemesis" F." Greatly Pleased the Audience.
Those who appreciate the higher
forms of literature and prefer Shake
speare to George Barr McCutcheon
and Lincoln J. Carter should not miss
another Of the course of the six lee
tures by DR.. Richard Greene Moulton,
inaugurated Thursday evening at
Murrell auditorium of Central col
lege. This is an excellent chance,
too, for those who have a desire to
acquire some valuable knowledge
with little effort. 1t is also a great
opportunity for those who have no
liking for literature nor knowledge
of Shakespeare to put on four-Aush
and be classed with the high-brows.
In its line the attraction is un-
doubtedly the best thing for the
money that has ever been put on in
Lexington.
The audience which greeted DR..
Moulton at the initial lecture was
not as large as it should have been.
There were many who would have ap-
Ipreciated the address who were not
on hand But when those who were
fortunate enough to be on hand have
told their friends what a great
speaker DR.. Moulton is, the demand
for tickets will probably perceptibly
increase.
a criticism of the lecture would be
entirely out of place. DR.. Moulton is
unquestionably the greatest authority
on literature in America and one OF
the greatest in the world. His works
are accepted as standard and hi,
word is absolute. He is the head Of
the departed of literature in the Uni
versity of Chicago and is the author
of many famous critical essays.
''Richard III; study of Nemesis
was the title of the first address anC
every word of the speaker was inter
esting even to those who had become
rusty on their Shakespeare. DR.
Moulton's complete mastery of th'
ubiect and his knowledge of every
phase of literature we're so apparen
that the listeners were spell-bound,
S. H. Clark, also of the Universit,
of Chicago, delivered a course o
Shakespeare lectures here Two year
ago and proved very popular. Blu
DR., Moulton is Mr.. Clark's teache
and the source of most of hi
knowledge. Those who are unable t,
to attend the remaining five lecture
ought to be sorry,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
Adam Walk, ST. Died at
Half Past Ten O'clock
Friday Night.
WAS A GOOD CITIZEN
A Native Of Germany, He Came to America
in 1850 Has Held Office in
Lexington.

Another of Lexington's sturdy and
upright pioneer citizens was taken
away FRIDAY night at half past ten,
when Adam Walk, sr. died in
East Lexington of pneumonia. Some
time ago he was taken i'll with the
grip, which afterwards developed into
pneumonia and it was soon evident
that death was near. His children
living III Colorado were sent for, and
they arrived last night in time to
be present when their father
Dreathed his last.
Mr. Walk passed away in serenity,
surrounded by those he loved, know
ing that his life work was accom-
plished. It was death which, al
though causing much sorrow, was an
ideal death.
Adam Walk was born in Kaiser
lauder, Bavaria, Germany on April
%, 1923. IN 1850 he came to New
York and shortly afterwards went to
Erie, Pennsylvania and then to
Wooster, Ohio. In May, 1852 al
Wooster he was married to Miss
Christina Beck, who has ever since
been his constant companion and
helper.
In 1855 Mr.. Walk came to Lexing.
ton to take charge of Morrison's
foundry and spent the remainder Oh
his life in this city. He was city
engineer two times and has also
served on the city council. He wa.
a amember Of the Baptist church and
bore the reputation of being q
staunch, Christian gentleman. Ar
upright, hard working. kind man he
vas respected and esteemed by all
who knew him. He was one Of the
most prominent and most popular oi
the German pioneers.
The family of which he was the
head, is large and well known. Four
sons-John, Jacob, William and Adam
live in Pueblo, Colorado. Chris and
Albert are prominent citizens of this
community. His one daughter-Mrs
Emma Bartlett-lives in Greedy, Col
orado. Mr.. Walk had u grand
children and one great-grandchild,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

Mrs, Frank Bowman spent
yesterday in Higginsyille.
Mrs. w. G, Thompkius returned to
Kansas City Thursday evening after
visit with her father, Capt. j. H.
Ardinger, in this city, Her sister,
Miss Eugenia Ardinger, accompanied
her home for a visit.
Mrs. G. Fl. stier came down from
Kansas City Thursday evening to att
tend the installation of affairs of the
Eastern Star. Mrs. Annie L. Stewart,
Past Grand Matron of the order. of
st. Louis accompanied her Is RI b
the installation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
COUNTY COURT MEETS
Appoints B. D. weedin County Highway
Engineer for Two Years.

The County Court met Monday in
adjourned session from the November
term with all members present. A
good deal Of time was spent in pass
ing on abatements of taxes.
Upon the written request of
Thomas G. Baily, the Court admitted
Alice V. Hall to the colony at
Marshall as state patient
The petition Of J. a. Gather ct al
which was set for hearing on Jan. 10
was continued until the fourth day
of the February term.
George Smith was allowed ss5 for
making fill for approach to bridge.
Geo. H. Martin. was allowed $500
for gray wolf scalp.
Attachments continued to occupy
a large part Of the county courts
time Tuesday
The court ordered that a sewer pipe
culvert be erected south of Napoleon
and east Of VIM. Holke's place under
the supervision Of Judge Z. NJ.
Thomas
Ed Hughes of Higgiusville, who
was denied dram-shop license at
the last rnaAti..e- e 4l-..,,,,- ,..,,,,,.
with another petition and was granted
a license to extend from January 7 to
July I.
The County Clerk was ordered to
notify all the land owners, assesse in
the Davis Creek drainage matter,
named as F. w. Brand ct al, so they
may pay their assessment on er before
February l.
A large number of citizens from
near Mayview appeared before the
court in regard to the matter of a
school tax, They had voted 40 cent
levy on the 500 valuation and the
school clerk had reported the levy as
Sl.00. The assessments had been
made out on that basis and about
half of the residents OF the district
had paid before they found out the
mistake. They wanted the court to
give them their money back, but Of
course the court was powerless to
give it.
"Wednesday the court allowed the
withdrawal of D. L. Mitchell ct al
in the matter of change of road in
Sec. Is, Twp. 80, Ran. 27.
In the matter of John A. Thompson
ct al the report of ]. A. Wilson was
filed showing the sale of levee con-
tract to J. A. Ashurst and the dyke
contract to S. Gates. The contract
bonds were filed.
The court awarded $500 per month
to Bishop Hays, poor man.
A. L. Millsap of Higginsville, who
was recently granted a saloon license,
returned his license. The reason for
for his decision to withdraw from the
saloon business is not known.
Thursday the Court finished up its
business for their term and adjourn
ed.
Mary Duncan was given $500 as a
poor person.
! Applications for the position of
county highway engineer we're con.
sidered, applicants being ]. X. Gray,
John Walker and B. D. Weedin, and
Mr.. Weedin was appointed for the
ensuing two years at a salary Of $500
per year.
In the matter of petition of Henry
Bauman for new road and change Of
road the court appointed as commits.
sioners w. W. Dowing, Jas. jackson
and John Hagerty, and ordered them
| to report at the February term.
Joe N. Mitchell was re-appointed as
, superintendent of the poor farm and
allowed 35 cents per day for each
inmate. This is drop of q cents.
The report Of Clerk c. L. Glass
cock in the matter of John Thompson
ct al was approved and filed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

The Lexington Historical Society
has received from J. NJ. Vaughan oi
Butler, Missouri, a copy Of TThe
chroniclesof Lexington, astory Of
loealwar time events, which now hap
ply may be read with amusement
The Historical Society had extracts
from this pamphlet and part Of the
original manuscript, but had never
been able to get possession Of per
feet copy The Society also received
from the SAME source a copy of the
annual catalogue Of the old Masonic
o||eee for the year 1868.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

Capt Fl. w. t. Egliu, assistant
commandant of Cadets at Wentworth
Military academy during the past
term, has received his commission
as second lieutenant in the Infantry
Of the United States Army Capt.
Eglin is graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute in the class Of 'oS,
The Academy win be very sorry to
lose him, as he proved himself to be
Rn efficient oaicer, a perfect gentle
Anan and n goOd teacher. The many
frieudsl whom Capt Eglin has made
during his stay here, win be pleased
tolearn OF his success ia securing the
position
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
SAVINGS Bank.
T. J. GREENE, Supt.

The stockholders Of the Lexington
Savings bank Wednesday reelected
the old board of directors and de-
clared the regular semi-annual divi-
dend of per cent. $500 was added
to the surplus fund.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
MOrrisOn.wentwOrth Bank.

At the regular meeting of the
stockholders of the Morrison-Went-
worth bank Wednesday the old direct
ors were reelected and the regular
semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent
declared. $1,000 was set aside as sur
plus.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

Wilson Bros. sold for Mrs. Laura
Earl her home on Main street to
Glen Tyree for 81, 7so Mr.. and Mrs.
Tyree win take up their residence
there the hrstof next month.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11

Master Robert Hays went to In.
dependence yesterday to spend a
few days.
DR.. Il. @. Gordon went 20 Odessa
Thursday to attend a meeting Of
the Lafayette Presbytery.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Young returned
to their home ia sedalia Thurs
day evening after a visit with rel
atlyes in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z, stalling and son
Fred, returned to Kansas City Thurs
day evening after visit with rel
atives in this city.
Miss Opal Early returned to he
nome in Kansas City Thursday eve.
ming alter a visit with her aunt, Mrs
I'M. Z. Nickel, inthis city
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-01-11
Miner.Ludwigs.

Wednesday it became known that
William L. Miner and Miss Katherine
v. Ludwigs had been married
last Saturday, January 4. The mar
riage was a strictly private affair
and was performed at $50 p. m. by
DR.. E. c. Gordon at the Presbyterian
parsonage.
Mr. Miner secured the marriage
license on Nov. q, but was taken Ill
Immediately afterwards. BY the
time he was well the holiday rush of
business had begun at Ludwigs'
jewelry store and it was decided to
postpone the wedding until after the
holidays.
The friends of the contracting
parties have suspected for some time
that they had matrimonial Intentions
but the marriage was complete
surprise. Mr.. and Mrs. Miner are
gracefully receiving congratulations
and best wishes of their friends.
The bride is well known in Lex
ington. She Is the daughter of the
late C. c. Ludwigs and since her
fathers death has been associated
with her sister, Miss Cornelia, in the
management of Ludwigs' jewelry
store. She is a young lady of attrac.
tive personality and business ability
The groom came to Lexington last
June and has engaged in his busines,
as an insurance underwater witt
marked success. He is a pleasant
gentleman of good address and ha.
made many friends during his stay
here. His home is in indianapolis.
For the present Mr.. and Mrs. Miner
win remain in Lexington.
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p. r. Adams went to Otterville
yesterday tor short stay
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. c. Barnard left
yesterday for trip to Alton and
Decator, III.
william Aull and Horace Blackwell
went to Kansas City Thursday even.
ing on legal business.
Mrs. D. NJ. Frazier was called tc
Corder yesterday by the seriou.
illness Of her father, John Wilson.
Mrs. William Walker Of Harah
Okla, arrived Thursday evening fol
a visit with the family Of her nep
bew, r. A. Megenity,
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
SAYS IRON PLANTS
WILL NOT BE MERGED
Charles G. Moore Explains
That He Has Considered
Buyin0 Fulton Works

According to Charles C. Moore. presi-
dent of the Charles c. Moore company
iron works at First and Mission streets.
for many years actively identified with
the iron business on this coast, the
rumor circulated yesterday that his
concern was to merge with the Fulton
iron works Is not true. He said how
ever. that he had considered buying
the Fulton plant, but owing TO certain
demands made by the Fulton people
he was doubtful if the deal would be
consummated-
There Is no truth" Moore said. sin
the report that my iron works intends
merging with the. Fulton iron works.
/ have entertained the idea of buyinr
the Fulton property. but the whole
thing is SO unshaped that 1 can not
ter.
Il am going away for few weeks
rest and will dismiss the entire propo-
sition until my return. 1t is more than
likely that / will dismiss the matter
tine''
Moore declined to state what the Full
ton people asked for their plant