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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
CHANCE FOR
ELECTRIC Line
Capt. NJ. L. Belt is Working
for Road From Here
to Odessa.
PROPOSITION LOOKS GOOD
State Trust Company Of St. Louis Wiling
TO Construct Road for $4,000 Bonus
and Right.Of.Way.

Lexington again seems to have an
opportunity of getting connection
with the Chicago and Alton railroad
at Odessa. The proposition this time
is more promising than any that has
been before put up to the people.
When the last attempt @as made
there was no one energetic indiyid-
nal at the head of it and it was al
lowed to fzzle through innocuous
desuetude.
Capt. NJ. L. Belt of Higginsville il
now pushing the enterprise and,
being a man of energy and influence,
ought to be able to put it through.
He first contemplated a line from
Lexington to Warrensburg via Hig.
ginsyille and took up the matter with
the State Trust company OF st. Louis
He has made public the following
letter from them, which is self ex.
planatory. State Trust Co.
st. Louis, March 10, 1909.
Mr., NJ. l.. Belt,
Higginsville, Mo.
Dear Sir
Will state that in reference to tht
construction of an inter-urban elec
tric line running from Lexington tC
Higginsville, while it may be'a goot
proposition, it does not appeal to mi
as we'll as running the line to Odessa
We are willing to undertake tn,
construction of this road providing
we receive a bonus of $4,000 and tn,
right-of-way from Oddessa to Lex
ington.
This is conditioned, however, upol
the facts being as represented b.
you, which will be determined by ou
engineer as soon as we receive as
surances that this bonus will be given
1t would be the ultimate intention t
continue this road, but we woul,
have to determine later where i
would be to the best interest OF al
concerned. The bonus would not b
payable until after the road wa
running.
Yours very truly,
tsigned) H. A. Vroomon.
Vice Pres.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
Mrs. Goodwin Buried.

The body of Mrs. Clifford B. Good
win, who died in Roswell, n. NJ. Fri
day was brought to Lexington Sun
day night. The remains we're taken
to the home Of Mrs. Goodwin's faith
err. Tilton Davis The body was ac.
companied by L. w. and j. A. Davis
of victor, Colorado, brothers; W. A.
Downing of Marshall, Mrs. W. w
Robertson, who was with Mrs. Good
win at the time Of her death, and
Clifford B. Goodwin, husband Of the
deceased. The funeral was held
from the Presbyterian church Mon.
day afternoon at three o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
An Old lime Negro.

When Cap Galbraith died of old
age Tuesday morning at four
O'Clock. one Of the last of Lexington's
old time darkies passed away. Cap
was about eighty-three years old ana
came to Lexington with the family
of Robert Young, to whom he belong
ed, in 1888. He later became the
property Of DR.. G. W. Young, and re-
mained with DR.. Young until after
the war. The Young family lived in
the house on the southeast corner of
Main and Sixteenth streets, and
when the men of the family were
away Cap had charge Of the house
hold. During the battle Of Lexington
he kept the family in the cellar and
stood on guard. 4
At the close Of the war, his master
gave him lot and built for him a
house on north Eleventh street and
it was IN this that Cap lived until his
death. He was buried Wednesday
afternoon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
MAYHEM NOTES.


ginsville attending the bedside of
her sister, Mrs. E. Minershagen. who
is sick with pneumonia.
Tom Vivion, who made his home
with Bert Taubman, was in Kansas
City at the time of the fire. He
lost all of his personal belongings.
Ed Filler returned from Kansas
Kansas City last Thursday, where he
has been on business.
Q. w. Mitchell transacted business
in Odessa last Thursday.
John Cobb of odessa was here last
Friday on business.
William Waddell of Lexington was
here last Friday. He seemed to be
in good humor.
Piof. Homer Phillips came over
from Concordia last Thursday even
ing and toldIus he was candidate
for County School Superintendent at
the school election in April. We
have know him long and we'll. lie
will surely make good Superintend-
ent If elected, being fully qualified
and of an industrious turn. He would
keep himself busy among the schools
of the county to their betterment.
Mrs. Ellen Tracy of Slater visited
with Mrs. Joe Simpson last Saturday,
Carroll Iogston and wife of Mar
shall were the guest of their son-in-
law, S. NJ. Greene, last Saturday.
T. D. Hammonds spent last Satur-
day in Higglnsville.
! w. p. Keith transacted business in
Higginsville last Monday.
R. w. Douthitt made business
trip to Kansas City last Saturday.
Miss Talbert of Slater visited here
with friends last week.
On last Saturnay evening about &
O'Clock the elegant home of Bert
Taubman caught tire and burned
The loss was total, Insurance on
house was 81, 500 and the household
goods 81 900. 1t is thought the fire
was caused by a detective lue. The
shock TO Mrs. Taubpan caused ;
{ nervous breakdown She is at the
home of Jas. F. Smith, confined I,
the bed, DR.. G.. A. Nickel attend
ing her. The insurance does not nea.
cover the loss. There were som,
household goods saved, but it is in ;
damaged condition.
Misses Pearl Riley and Della Cod,
of Grand Pass are visiting with Mrs
Jennie Riley this week
The ladies' of the Christian churcl
will serve lunch at the Roach salt
next Wednesday, March 24th. Every
one take notice and be sure and gel
healthy, large sandwich. 1t will
even your conscience and help yol
bid alright alright.
Geo. Humphreys took a stroll witt
his gun last Monday to some pond anC
killed eight mallard. Since then h'
has eaten so much duck he is nearly
to the 'quack."
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G. G. schawe and 7. W. Ludwigs
we're in Kansas City Wednesday.
Mrs. Howard Henry and infant
daughter, Virginia, went to Kansas
City Wednesday tor brief stay
Mrs. W. f. Bottom returned to Lees
Summit Wednesday after a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Hacker.
Miss Nancy Huston returned to her
home in Kansas City Tuesday even
ing after a weeks visit with friends
in this city.
Mrs. Elmer Wulfekuhler returned
to her home in Leavenworth, Kans.
Tuesday evening after visit with
relatiyesin this city.
Mrs. J. B. Cousley and little son,
J. B., Jr., who have been visiting
Mrs. Cousley's brother, J. N, Poage,
in this city, left "Wednesday Tor
their home in Nevada.
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Frank Howe was in Kansas City
yesterday.
j. G. Worthlngton spent yester-
day in Higginsyille.
Mrs. VIM. Stonestreet spent yes
terday in Kansas City.
George w. Kerdolf has sold for
Mrs. Kate Bishop her house on
Franklin avenue TO W. p. Roach,
consideration 81, $50
Jacob Fegert, Thomas Walton, W.
S. Mars and w. v, Curtis speut
Wednesday in Kansas City.
Miss Dixie Grady visited in Kan
sas City Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. KIuer spent
Thursday in Napoleon.
Frank Stewart went to Buckuer
Thursday on business.
Mrs. r. L. Hughes Of Higginsvil
visited relatives here Thursday.
Miss Airline Burden went to Kans;
City Thursday for briet stay.
Miss BERTHE Slusher returned fror
Kansas City Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayless Steele of Kan
sas City spent Thursday here.
DR.. J. L. and L. G. Peak went TO
Kansas City Thursday to spend th
day.
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Social Hop.

The social hop given "Wednesday
event by the Ladies Auxiliary Of
knights Of Father Mathew IN Turner
hall was a very enjoyable social
function as well as successful fnan-
oial venture. The hall was well flied
with dancers during the entire even
ing. At midnight the crowd
adjourned 10 Barron and Sheets
restaurant for supper Dancing was
resumed shortly before one and last
ed until two. Smiths orchestra
furnished the music.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
DAYS of Old MantOu. .

This bright and amusing musical
comedy is to be presented at the
Opera House, Saturday, March q, by
local talent, for the benefit of Sterl-
ing Price, U. d. c.
Having made pledges for the Mis-
souri, State Monument at St. Louis,
the chapter feels gratified to be able
to offer tLis attraction at this time.
The authors of this attractive col
lege comedy, Miss Margaret Aull and
Captain d. A. RuebeI, kindly offered
to contribute, not only their talent
and their time, but the entire pro-
ceeds for this benefit. To these two
friends and all who are so ably assist
ing to make the entertainment acom-
plete success, the Chapter feels
greatly indebted in advance.
A rich treat is promised and large
and appreciative audience is even
now assured.
Mrs. G. w. Hyde, Pres.
Mrs. J. NJ. Poage, Secy.
Owing to a conflict of arrange
ments the date of the play has been
moved up to Saturday, March 27,
from Friday, March %, the original
time set.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20

Miss Clarice Weyand went to otter
vile Wednesday for an extended
stay.
Oscar Westerman went to yelling
ton Tuesday evening for several
weeks visit.
WIN. Palmer was Ia Kansas City
Thursday.
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cORDER ITEMS.

ing with friends in Corder this week.
e. j. Praeman has improved con.
siderably since last week'sreport. He
is now able to be on the streets.
Willie Riley of Slater is visiting
with his parents this week.
Rev. W. B cobb filed his regular
pulpit here last Sunday.
Misses Katherine Neal and Lille
Gilkie we're in this city Sunday.
Mrs. Edd Iamrel and daughter,
Christina, we're shopping IN Higgins
vile last Saturday.
less Jones returned to Corder last
Sunday after two weexs' stay in
Kansas City.
Forest Wright was in Higginsyille
on business Monday.
Mrs. Kasper returned home
Sunday evening after two weeks
visit in Kansas City with relatives.
Guy Compton and family left sun
day for Collinsville, Mo-, where they
intend to make their future home.
Berry See returned home Saturday
from Ktrksyille, where be was called
to the bedside of his father.
Mrs. Dave Garnett was shopping in
Higeinsville Saturday.
Miss Lucille Martin was visiting with
her sister Of near Page City this week
DR.. f. NJ. Moore and wife visited
with his parents in Blue Springs sew
eral days during the past week.
Mrs. Hugh Crowder and son, Wal
ter, re urned to Corder Monday af
ter an extended visit with relatives
in Oklahoma
Walter Liese left Sunday evening
for Denver, Colorado, where he will
visit. He was joined in Kansas City
by orlin Pence.
Miss Laura Heisler was shopping il
Higginsville Tuesday.
Fred Morgan and wife attended tn,
auto show in Kansas City Friday.
Stormer Saunders transacted bust
ness iu)Concordia Tuesday.
Mrs. Everett Bassett was shopping
in Higginsville Wednesday,
! Miss Mable Corrin, who has beel
visiting in Marshall for some tim
returned home Tuesday evening.
Chas Lewis, Jr., shipped car loa
of hogs to St. Louis market Tuesday
Mrs. Hildebrand was in Higgins
vile visiting Tuesday.
James Riley has sold his place neat
town to c. Fl. Neiman, the owner o
.he brick and tile factory. Mr.. Nei
man will take possession about tn
first of June and win move the kiln
to the land. This place makes a fin
location for brick yard as it is OF
the railroad and is near town also
Misses Bernice Ham and Nanni,
Brown we're shopping in Higginsyill
Friday evening.
A good sized crowd of young folk
we're in Alma Sunday evening.
Master Lawrence Armbruster spen
Sunday with relatives in Odessa.
Lewis Greer and Willie See spen
Sunday evening in Higginsvlle.
Earl Reynolds of Kansas City, ac
companied by the following, Misse
Pearl Willet, Marion Clark and JacI
Dillian and Hosea Winer, spent Sun
day with his parents in Corder.
Leon Lewis returned to his home i
Kansas City after visit with hi
parents, north of Corder.
Mrs. D. G. Jackson and little son
Daniel, spent Sunday near Alma.
Annie and Leona Kirby Of Black
burn were the guests of their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper ThomT
son, of this place few days thi
week.
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Mrs. F. L. Garter and son, Robert
returned from Kansas City Thursday
evening.
8. ?. Silver came in from Mercedes
Texas, Thursday evening for a visit
with relatives.
Mrs. Amelia Kriehn. daughter, Miss
Katie, and Mrs. Ernest Kriehn were
in Kansas City yesterday.
DR.. Claude johnson was in Kansas
Kansas City today on business
Rev. G. N. Gibson went to sedalis
yesterday for short stay.
Ell. McGrew returned YESTERDAY
from trip 10 jefferson City.
Miss Irene Stramcke went to Kan
sas City Yesterday tor brief stay
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20

J. R. Moorehead spent Thurs day
in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20
Mrs. Grat1 Entertains.

Mrs. Isy Gratz entertained the
ladies of the card club of which she
* a member, their husbands and a
few unmarried guests at her home on
east south street. The party was
marked by a high degree of infor-
mality and en- oyability. Dr. I. b,
Ramsey and Mrs. j. W. sydnor won
the prizes. Elegant Refreshments
we're served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-03-20

Rev. r. B. Briney went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the day.
Mrs. Charles Hoefer went to Hig
pinsville yesterday for a briel
visit.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
PRISONER PREDICTS
DISMISSAL OF CASE
Man Charged with Obtaining Money
from Woman Under False Repre-
sentations Made Accurate
Representation

you will be elected judge of the
superior court and you will dismiss my
case" John Lapique told Judge Willis,
two days before he was nominated for
a judgeship in September last.
Lapique's prediction was accurate,
Judge Willis dismissing the case yes
terday after reading the decision of the
appellate court, which ordered a new
trial
Lapique has been in the county jail
almost a year. He was arrested in
July, last year, charged with obtaining
500 from Mrs Mary Corcoran by false
representations, it being alleged in the
complaint that he represented him
self as the agent of an individual for
the sale of lot, but that the woman
had received nothing for her money
He was sentenced by former Judge
Jamison to ten years in Folsom peni-
tentiary In September, and since then
has appeared frequently in the superior
and appellate courts, armed with vol
luminous documents prepared by him
self, in an effort to secure new trial.
The court of appeals discovered that
the testimony of Mrs. Corcoran con-
flicted with the charge as made in the
complaint and ordered another hearing
of the case. The case was, however,
dismissed Judge Willis stating that If
the same testimony was given in new
trial as in the first proceedings, he
would be compelled to take the case
from the jury and acquit LapiquA and
that If different evidence was heard it
would be at variance with that in the
first trial, and a similar action must
result. Lapique was then discharged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
News OF the Courts
VETERAN BALkED IN
ATTEMPT TO MARRY
Aged Soldier Learns He Did Not Have
Price of License Nor Right to
Enter Matrimonial
Ranks

James NJ. Mayfield, 65. a veteran at
the Soldiers home, almost got a mar
riage license yesterday But he had a
dollar only and the price of the license
was 81.
That's good for only half a license, -
said the clerk, as Mayfeld placed the
silver disk on the counter.
"All right. give me the better half"
said Mayfield, joyously.
Huh! Think this is a retroactive
divorce decree?" mumbled the clerk,
as he showed the license into a pigeon
hole.
Mayfield appealed to Capt. T. ].
Shea, clerk in Judge Moss court, for
financial assistance, but here he met
with another stumbling block in his
ante-matrimonial pathway.
Didn't you get a divorce sometime
ago?" asked the captain, who has a
general knowledge concerning the
movements of all the veterans at the
home.
Mayfield said he did, and when the
captain looked up the records he dis
covered the legal separation occurred
in September and that Mayfield must
wait nearly two months before he can
legally marry again.
Mayfield wanted to wed Mrs. Alma
Mills, 72, of Santa Monica.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
TWO ROBBERIES AND TWO
HOLDUPS ARE REPORTED
Man Says He Was Stopped by Five
Japanese and Relieved of
Twelve Dollars

H. C. Johnson of Ali West Forty-first
street reported to the police yesterday
that his home was entered and two
rings and a necklace, valued at $l5'
stolen.
A sneak thief entered the apartment
house at 427 West Ninth street early
yesterday morning and SIS and several
articles of jewelry were taken from the
room of Ruth Whaley and watch and
chain were stolen from the apartments
of Elizabeth Holmes.
Nathan Kaplan of 124S East twenty
second street reported that while walk
ing at Central avenue and Twenty-sec-
ond street two men, dressed in dark
clothes and wearing slouch hats, ap-
preached him and attempted to hold
him up. He eluded them and ran to
his home, a short distance away.
NJ Tirheimer of 1926 Winston street
told the police yesterday that he was
Wall streets late Friday night and
Wall street late Friday night and
robbed of a watch and $12.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
MAYOR TAKES STEPS
TO ENTERTAIN TAFT
Chamber of Commerce Is Urged to
Take Charge of Reception to
President In Sep
tember

Mayor Alexander yesterday ad-
dressed a letter to the chamber Of
commerce asking that body to take
upon itself the duty of entertaining
President Taft when he visits Los An
geles in September. The letter is as
follows:
LOS Angeles expects to have as her
guest, sometime next September, Hon.
William H Taft, president of the
United States. / earnestly request the
chamber of commerce to take charge
of the entertainment of the president
while he is here.
Los Angeles prides herself on being
the queen of entertainers, and I notify
you thus early that this entertainment
may be such as Los Angeles should
give to the president of the United
States"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
Sentenced to PenItentlary

Juan Avila, who pleaded guilty in
Judge Davis court several days ago to
a statutory crime, was sentenced to
five years in Folsom penitentiary yes
terdap
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
DENIES BENEFITS
APPEAL FOR BAIL
Judge Says Man Accused of Poisoning
Wife Faces Either Exoneration
or First Degree Murder
Penalty

Judge Willis of the criminal court
denied yesterday the application for
bail in the case of Harper e. Bennett,
charged with killing his wife, Eugenia
Thompson Bennett, February 10.
From a reading of the evidence
heard at the preliminary examination, ="
said Judge Willis, lit is apparent that
this is a case of murder in the first
degree or no offense at all has been
committed. If conviction is had 1t will
mean either the death penalty or life
imprisonment, and while l am not pass
ing on the sufflciency of the evidence,
it is of such a character that l am
compelled to refuse bail"
Benefits trial is set for September T..
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
MITCHELL CASE TO GO TO
JURY MONDAY AFTERNOON
More Experts Testify That Young Man
Was Insane When He
Killed Thayer

After the testimony of two other liz
sanity experts, DR.. Albert M. Moore
and DR.. o. M. Justice, the defense in
the trial of William c. Mitchell, charged
with killing Cecil c. Thayer January l,
rested at 10 o'clock yesterday, and the
trial was continued until $3.50 O'Clock
Monday. Both physicians gave similar
testimony to that given by experts on
Friday, stating that Mitchell was un-
doubtedly insane when he killed Thayer.
The trial of Gertrude briggs, charged
with recording a forged deed, was con-
tinued from Monday until Wednesday,
and this is taken to indicate that the
Mitchell case will go to the jury some
time Tuesday afternoon, Mondays ses-
sion being taken up with the hearing Of
rebuttal testimony by witnesses for the
prosecution and the following day de-
voted to argument.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
CONFERENCE ON CHARITY
WILL MEET HERE TUESDAY
Several interesting Papers on Philan-
thropic Work to Be Read by
Well Known Citizens

The July meeting of the charity con-
ference committee will be held Tues
day morning in the directors room of
the chamber of commerce.
Perry Weidner, acting secretary of
the Merchants and Manufacturers as
sociation, will read a paper on What
Our Business Men Would Like to See
Adopted by the Charitable and Phil
anthropic Organizations of Our City"
Spencer X. Sewall, secretary of the
Associated Charities, will speak on the
work of the National Conference OF
Charities and Corrections, held in
Buffalo in June. H. w. Frank, chair
man of the Endorsement and publicity
committee of the charity conference.
will discuss the matter of official in
dorsement of charitable and phllanthro-
pic organizations of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
CORONfR'S JURY
BLAMES DRIVER
URGES PROSECUTION OF MAN
WHO KILLED WOMAN
AUTO DRIVEN REcKLEssLY; NO
LIGHTS SHOWN
Police Unable to Find Chauffeur Re-
sponsible for Death of Mrs. Dora
FeIler, Struck in Front
of Homo

1--WE, the jury, find the deceased,
Mrs. Dora Feller, came to her death
from a fracture Of the skull by being
struck by an automobile at Eighth and
San Pedro streets, driven by person
unknown to this jury, and going at
high rate of speed, without lights, Civ
ing no warning and failing to stop.
I'VE, the jurors, believe the said
driver should be held to answer GRIMM
ally.
Csigned) III. Finn, Earl L. Rogers,
O. w. Lawler, J. n. Burke, w. E.
Fields and w. M. Mills, jury"
The foregoing verdict was rendered
by the corners jury at the inquest held
at the morgue of Riedmann, Meyer
& Co. yesterday morning over the
body of Mrs. Dora Feller, 6S years old,
who was struck and killed instantly in
front of her home at Sal South San
Pedro street at 820 o'clock Thursday
night.
The testimony of the witnesses, which
included the husband of the dead wom-
an, who was standing near by when she
was killed, failed to bring to light any
additional information that would lead
to the identity of the murderous
chauffeur Of the automobile which
struck Mrs. Feller.
Police BaffIed
The witnesses stated that the motor
car was being driven north on the
west side of San Pedro street and was
going at a terrific rate of speed; that
the auto did not display lights, sound
any warnings, and that the driver, after
the accident, threw on more power and
disappeared in a cloud of dust.
Because of the rate Of speed at which
the automobile was travelling the wit
nesses were unable to obtain the num-
ber of the motor car and were not
positive as to the color Of the auto.
Although the police have been work.
ing assiduously on the case and doing
all in their power to find the chauffeur
responsible for the death of the woman
they have been unsuccessful, and so
far have no clew as to his identity.
Rewards aggregating $3.50 have been
offered for the arrest and conviction
of the guilty person, but because of
practically no clew on which to work
the possibility of making an arrest in
the case is considered remote.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
BARTENDER ARRESTED ON
WARRANT FROM THE NORTH
Bert Gilbert of San Pedro Accused of
EmbezzIng Money in Auburn,
California

Robert Gilbert, 81 years old, bar
tender was arrested by Detectives
Hosick and Zeigler at San Pedro yes
terdav and booked at the central po-
lice station as a fugitive from justice.
Gilbert is wanted at Auburn, Cal, to
answer a charge of embezzlement. He
is said to have deserted wife who
lives at that place
According to the police Gilbert since
his arrival in Los Angeles has been
living with a woman who deserted her
husband and three children in San
Diego some time ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

IF YOU want to go east, C. Haydock,
Agt. Illinois Central R.R., 11S w. 9th -.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
Three Want Divorces

The following divorce suits were filed
In the superior court yesterday: Ethel
A. Holman against Albert A. Holman,
Frank r. Wilson against Anna Will
son and Gertrude A. Hageman against
Frank C. Hageman,