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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
Mission Tea.

At the Methodist parlors on Thurs
dag evening. the Epworth league will
gladly receive yourself and friends
from to 5 o'clock. Remember the
place. Don't forget the date. April 90
Come early and eat an abundant tea
and hear a program about the land of
the free and How we help the heather
abroad and at home, at our very door,
or across the foam. Then come with a
silver Offering Twill joy to the heart
of the Savior bring. Communicated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24


II. Rank. Clara Newbauer Chicago;
George e. orr. Detroit Mich. Naomi
G. Shawly. Chicago, William Ferguson.
Winifred Cannon. Chicago; John P.
Woldstadt. Hilda schnell. Rockport,
III.
The people Of this town must obey
orders to the letter" said a travelling
man yesterday. For instance. look at
those signs on the corners of the court
house grounds. Please keep OF the
grass. Don't let a blade grow. do
they?" said the drummer as he Kicked
for the depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. L Runstrum of Chi
cago. are visiting friends here for sew
eral days and will visit relatives at
Palmer over Saturday and Sunday.
The new list of books being received
at the Public library at present con
tain some of the best of the recent
works of fiction. travel and reference
and will be valuable asset to the
growing list of volumes. Contrary to
the prediction of many at the time, the
library was built, the interest in the
institution increases instead of de-
creases and Librarian Hansen is kept
busy most OF the time in her official ca
pacity.
Real estate in the north end of town
has taken considerable of raise since
the interurban talk, and property that
could have been bought cheap, has
now risen to where fancy prices are the
prevailing rule Many fine residences
have been built recently, some in
templated In this section of town and
the event Of street car service will
| build the north part tof town quicker
than anything else.
The recent heavy rains have taxed
the Easements sewers to their capacity
and some Easements are nearly full OF
water. The ground is like a sponge
and 1t don't need much squeezing tC
| start a flow of water The farmer:
are anxiously awaiting the chance t.
get into their fields for their sprins
work, task they have been unable Il
perform up to this time on account O.
| too much water.
Yesterday was one of the quotes
days experienced in Crown Point To-
some time, probably on account of tn,
farmers being busy in the fields TIL,
merchants are complaining OF an alb
normally dull season. but hope condi
lions will improve with a more settle,
state of the weather.
The @. A. NJ. club will meet wit
Miss Linda Wells at her home on Eas
! street tonight.
John Browns new residence is near
ly ready for occupancy.
Many Crown Pointers are visiting
over the week end with friends Il
| Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
Almost q General.

John Macdonald. editor of the West
ern School Journal. relates that he
once asked the late ]. K Hudson
whether he should call him major or
general" Hudson was a major in
the civil war and was made a brigadier
general in the Spanish war. but in the
latter conflict he did not get into act
I've service Call me major" said
Hudson to Macdonald in reply to the
question. Il was vaccinated for gen
eral.' but it didn't ake."-Kansas City
Star
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24

consolation, Mrs Cannner. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Balm in Rob-
ertsdale.
FOR RENT-Store; established saloon
trade for fifteen years. cor. 11sth St
and Pennsylvania tracks. Apply Jo-
seph Schultz, agent Manhattan Brew
ing company, Whiting, Ind. asst
Complete Home OUTFITS for SsS-
Terms SIS down, s5 monthly at Spiegel's.
South Chicago's leading furniture
store II
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
MUNSTER.

The members OF the school and town
board were invited to dinner at the
home of Attorney LeGrand Meyers OF
Hammond.
Mrs. H. S. Dougherty has returned to
her home In Highlands after a few
days visit here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
DYER.

A large number of friends of the
late Willie Beiriger were here yes
terday to pay their last respects to him
by attending his funeral, which took
place at 10 a. m.
Eugene staff of Chicago is here at
present spending a few days with rela-
tives.
Messrs. George Hasseu and Theodore
Hammer are spending the day at Crown
Point, where they take part in thu
teachers examination.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
He Wanted Some.

The banquet table was spread and
the guests about to be summoned.
Are you sure that there are no re-
porters PRESENT." anxiousiy asked the
host of the butler I've made certain
Of it. sir Then hustle out and get
a few" rejoined the host.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
Invention Of Porcelain.

At display OF porcelain in China
an exhibitor said that Chinese litera-
tsre ascribes the invention of porce-
lain to a period some rs centuries be-
fore Christ. Foreign experts are by
no means certain that the art existed
before the seventh century of this era
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
Marriage Licenses.

Allen B. Read, Minnie S. Shipman.
Chicago; John D. underwood, Philadel-
phi, Maud Arnold, Lincold, Neb.; Frank
II. yanderberg. Lillian Dengler, Chica-
go; George o. Joyce, Waytie Green.
Chicago; Edmund NJ Allen, Maizee
O. Bordeaux, Joliet Ill; Johnnie Hue
gel Erie. Pa. Mary NJ. Shepard, Chi
cago; Harmon B. Hubbard. Madge F.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
New Circuit Court Cases.

Henry Tute VS. Caroline Lutte. Di-
vorce. Fred Barnett, attorney.
John NJ Labkowitz, administrator of
estate of Mortin Nitro, deceased. VS..
Indiana Steel company. Personal in
jury. JOS F. Wachowski, attorney.
Wellington A. Clark VS. Claribel
Rockwell. Civil Frank B. Pattee, at
torney.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24

You can never be quite sure where a
cold is going TO hit you. In the fall
and winter II may settle in the bow
summer It NAV give you collie with
diarrhoea or summer complaint. Do
not be alarmed nor torment yourself
nation of the bowels. At the first
sign of the pain or cramp take Perry
Davis PainkiIler in warm, sweetened
water and relief will come at once.
There is but one Painkiller Perry Da-
Wis. Put up in a large 35c size as well
as the regular soc size.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-24
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

Wilkinson. Indiana Harbor; Edmund
II. Rank. Clara Newbauer. Chicago;
George e. Orr. Detroit Mich. Naomi
G. Shawly. Chicago; William Ferguson.
Winifred Cannon. Chicago; John p.
Woldstadt. Hilda Schnell. Rockport.
Ill
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
wAvERLY NOTES.

j. c. Barth was in Alma Tuesday.
J. S. Galloway was in Lexington
Tuesday.
] N. Baily was in Marshall one day
last week.
Tom Ault was in Lexington sew
eral days this week.
Miss Laura Larkin Of Kansas City
arrived Tuesday tor short visit with
her parents, Henry Larkin and wife,
Mrs. John Davis returned
from Blackburn Sunday, where she
was called by the illness of heI
aunt, Mrs. Sallie Hoard
Isaac Fulkerson was in Lexington
the first of the week
Julius Wilson was in Sweet
Springs several days last week.
Mrs. j. c. Barth was in Ksnsa;
City the first OF the week.
Mrs. W. B. Wood of Marshall is
visiting G, w. White and family
this week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
cOuntycOurt

The county court met Wednesday
with all members present. Saloon
licenses we're issued to the following;
Wellington: Alex Denton, John n.
Gausmann, Vim. R. Carter.
Napoleon: Hugo Buddemeyer.
CoDcordia: II, c. Rrienkamp, VIM.
Gessen, Th. Martins.
Aullyille: j. V. Colyer
Alma; VIM. J. Fette.
Lexington; Gus Haerle l3), G. p.
Hammer, W. J.. Rowe, A. Swartz,
Shinn S Ruoey, Mcintyre & Mitchell,
VIM Palmer, Kylen & Anderson, Gus
]. Mayer, Chris Walk.
The application Of John Glish for
license was refused on account of the
evidence against him for selling
liquor on Sunday.
The court called in bonds 10 to Is in
elusive, Lexington township, s to IA
inclusive, Sni-a-bar township, and
4, 5, 8 and II, Washington township,
and ordered County Treasurer Hoefer
to make the proper transfer of funds
to take up same.
Court adjourned TO meet next
Tuesday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

The Baptist, Christian, Methodist
and Presbyterian churches will unite
as usual this summer during the
months of July and August for the
Sunday evening services. The pro
gram of the services with the minis
tiers follows;
July 4th; Baptist church, Rev. r.
B. Briney.
July lltb; Christian church, DR.. E,
@. Gordon.
July 18th; Methodist church, Rev.
r. I. Manshld.
July 18th; Presbyterian church,
Rev. o. NJ. Hickman.
August lst; Baptist church, DR.. E
c. Gordon.
August sth; Christian church, Rev.
o. NJ. Rickman.
August 18th; Methodist church,
Rev. r. B. Briney.
August 22nd; Presbyterian church,
Rev. R. T. Mansfield.
August 29th; services to be proyid-
ed for.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
MaIlot. MCINTYRE.

A romance Of long standing had
its elimination Wednesday evening
at four O'Clock when Harry Mallot
and Miss Lily Mcintyre we're united
in marriage at the Catholic church
by Father George Curry. Peter
Mallot, Jr., brother of the groom,
was best man and Miss Bessie Nc
Intyre, sister of the bride, maid Of
honor.
The bride is known to most of the
citizens of Lexington, as for several
years she has operated the toll board
of the Missouri and Kansas Tele
phone company. She is a young
lady OF great personal charm and by
ner courteous and afable manner has
gained the admiration and respect Of
all those who are acquainted with
her. Mr.. Mallot is indeed to be con-
graduated. The groom is an indus
trious young man, very popular
among his friends and worthy in
every way OF his fair bride.
After the services the bridal party
went from the church to the home OF
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rict Mcintyre, on North Tenth street,
where the bride and groom received
the fluctuations OF the guests and re.
freshments we're served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mallot departed on
the b;25 to Kansas City. After spend
ing few days there they will return
to Lexington and take up housekeep-
ing on East Main street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Criminal Court.

Friday in the criminal court S.
R. Smith pleaded guilty to common
assault and was fined $500 and costs.
P. J. Powers was tried for disturb
ing the peace and the result was a
hung jury.
One case against Jesse Canada
and four against S. NJ. Green we're
dismissed by the state. Jewett
Busey's parole was continued.
The criminal court resumed opera
tions Tuesday. w. Nj. Ilgenfritz
was enrolled as a member of the
Lafayette bar.
The case against A. Kline was dis
missed and new information was filed
for selling liquor in local option ter
ritory. The defendant fled motion
to dismiss case, which was over
ruled. The case went to trial and a
verdict Of not guilty was returned by
a jury consisting of w. E. johnson,
Peter Uphaus, G. L. Wilson, James
Cable, d. ]. Thomas, w. F. Kronecke,
Martin Miller, Zack w. Wright,
Walter Russell, H. D. Williams, Ben
Ridge and G. Il. Bates.
The case against R. S. Rigg was
dismissed by state and new informa-
tlon fled He was tried for selling
liquor in local option territory and
fined $4,000 by jury consisting of
James Cobb, Joseph Lauderdale, Il.
]. Thomas, E1ward Mason, Q. L. will
son, W. F. Kropecke, Martin Miller,
z. w. Wright Walter Russell, q. H.
Horstman, Henry Williams and P.
Phillips.
The case of Mat Boldridge, charged
with perjury, was continued until
October l5.
In the case of the State of Mis-
souri, VS.. Thomas Anlt the case was
continued at the cost of the defend
ant and set for trial october l6.
In the case of the State of Mis-
souri, VS.. Charles Mills the case was
dismissed at the cost of the defend
ant.
In the case of the State of Mis-
souri, VS.. Bud Banks entered plea Of
guilty of common assault and fined
$500 and cost and stay of execution
of ninety days granted in which to
paythe same.
The case of the State of Missouri
against Dewitt Davis, charged with
manslaughter in the fourth degree,
was tried by Jury aud resulted in
acqulttal.
In the case of the State against
Clayton Haggard the defendent en-
tered plea of guilty to common as
sault and was fined $50 and costs.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Row il DarktOwn.

a feud of long standing came to a
climax Wednesday afternoon when
Louis Curtis, negro liveryman who
runs stable in rear of Winkler's
Furniture Store, encountered Josh
Murphy while the latter was in the
act of tearing down the fence which
surrounds Curtis property. Curtis
got wicked at once and snatching the
hatchetw with which Murphy was work.
ing, whaled away and cracked his
enemy on the head so hard that the
hatchet handle parted in twain. Be-
sides a large lump on his head, Muir
ply was otherwise not injured and
Immediately came up town to lodge
complaint against Curtis. Curtis
was fined sll. Is for assault and bat.
terry and after paying the fine he
countered and brought Murphy on
the carpet with charge of trespass.
The latter's trial has not as yet come
M.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Ball Game on the sth.

A ball game which shall prove mer-
itorious is scheduled for July 5th be-
tween the Elks of Lexington and the
Burnham-Hanna-Munger team of
Kansas City at the Elks grounds. Last
year the game between these two
teams was dandy and the Elks won
out after a hair-raising finish by
score of to 3. The Fitz outfit is
putting up a good exhibition this
year in Kansas CITY. The locals
have arranged to import a battery so
that a contest may be expected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

numerous and refreshments of every
description we're on sale. Every one
from town was there and the park
was crowded. Nice seats were to
accommodate the crowd, but owing to
the large number a few we're COM
PEELED to stand up The occasion
was certainly a place to enjoy ones
self and many expressed Themselves
as doing so. The Band intends to
give another picnic before the big
annual, July 20.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Branch Decision Reversed.

The supreme court at Jefferson City
Tuesday reversed the decision in
the case of Glover Branch VS.. George
Knapp and company. Mr.. Branch in
March, 1905, filed suit against the
publishers Of the st. Louis Republic
for an alleged slanderous article.
The case was tried mere and Dec. l2,
1905, a verdict was given Mr.. Branch
for sl2,50O James Reed of Kansas
City and Horace Blackwell repre-
sented the plaintiff and Fred w Leh-
man of st. Louis and William a.
Chiles the defendant. Jnkge CAN'T
in handing downthe decision stated
that there was nothing in the article
that rehec ted on Mr.. Branch's char
acter
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Mayors Proclamation.

July 4th falling on Sunday, our
national holiday will be celebrated
on Monday, July 5th.
To the end that the same may be
ittingly observed, notice is hereby
given that rowdyism, drunkenness
etc, will not be tolerated.
Then shooting of fire works etc.
will be permitted, but the use of
cartridges with bullets will not be
allowed. To this end all peace
officers will arrest all persons violat-
ing the law in this particular.
Thomas Walton, Mayor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

E. NJ. Taubman was in Kansas City
yesterday.
Col. Sanford Sellers was in Kansas
City yesterday.
Mrs. B. c. Drummond visited in
Wellington yesterday.
y. r. Wilmot went to Kansas City
yesterday for brief stay.
W. A. Marquis went to Kansas
City yesterday TO spend the day.
B. C. Drummond went to Kansas
City yesterday morning on business.
Deputy Walter Peacock was in Con.
cordia yesterday on official business.
Deputy Sheriff ]. A. Klapp went to
Waverly yesterday on official busi-
ness.
Master Morton Bogie of Kansas
City is visiting his uncle, d. I.
Bogie.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Burris went to
Kansas City yesterday to visit
relatives.
Miss Pauline and Arnold Brannock
arrived from Kansas City Thursday
evening to visit their grandfather,
]. H. Hall.
Mrs. E. B. Campbell went to Kan
sas City yesterday to meet her
daughter, Miss Vera May, who has
been visiting IN Nevaia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Young and
son, Richard, Jr., of Jefferson City,
went to Kansas City yesterday
after visit with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hinesley and
their daughter, Miss Edith, left yes
terday for their home in Lawrence,
Kansas, after a visit with Mr..
Hinesley's brother. W. F. Hinesley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pollock OF
st. John, Mo-, arrived yesterday
for a visit with Mrs. Pollock's
mother, Mrs. Kate Bishop.
Mrs. J. ]. Nespit returned to hei
home in Larned, Kansas, yesterday
ing after a visit with her mother
Mrs. Fannie Weber, in this city.
Mrs D. E. Collard and sister, Mrs
P. L. Ward, spent yesterday in
Higglnsville. Mrs. p. L. Ward will
90 from Higginsville to her home ir
st. Joseph.
A crowd of young people had a
most delightful moonlight picnic OF
the point Thursday night. There was ;
large crc9c present ami all had q
great time.
Mrs. E. NJ. Poage accompanied bJ
her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Cousley an,
the latters son, Joe, returned &c
Nevada yesterday after a visit
with her son, J. n. Poage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

Cecil Morris left Thursday for
trip to Lincoln, Neb
Capt. Rylaud Todhunter spent
Thursday in Higginsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young Ewing spent
Wednesday in Kansas City.
F. L. Carter went TO Kansas City
Thursday morning on business.
Oscar Graendorf and Ben Steele
we're in Kansas City Thursday.
G. W. Fairchild went to Sedalia
Wednesday evening for a brief stay.
T. &. Sawyer went to Independence
"Wednesday morning on business.
Hugh Rogers and VIM. Hoge, Jr.,
spent Wednesday in Aullville.
Mrs. Lucy Yates and little daugh-
ter returned Tuesday evening from
a trip to St. Joseph.
Mrs. z. W. Wright daughter, Ruby,
and granddaughter, Gladys, went to
Waterloo Wednesday to visit rela-
tives.
Mrs. Peter Hacker went to Lees
Summit Thursday to visit rela-
tives.
Misses Ruth and Katharine Ashurst
went TO Malta Bend Yesterday for
an extended visit.
Mrs. Frazer, of St. Joseph arrived
Wednesday evening for a visit with
her son, B. B. Frazer.
Miss Parthenia Hicklin returned
Wednesday evening from visit with
relatives in Kansas City.
Miss Gussie Georges returned to
her home in Kansas City Wednesday
evening after visit to the family of
d. stalling.
J. A. James Of Beardstown, IL
inois, was here Wednesday Mr.,
James recently purchased Capt. Tod
hunters great racer, Anona. Anoua
was the highest priced FLY sold Ia
Missouri for long time.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Williams and
two children returned to their home
in Liberty Tuesday evening after
visit with relatives in this city
Misses Margaret Maekey, Frances
Carter and Jean Farley returned to
their home IN Sedalia Wednesday
after a visit with Miss w.nifred winn
in this city.
Mrs. c. l. Hamilton Of Denver,
Colorado, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. W. P. Roach, in this city,
left Wednesday for q trip to Le-
banon, 80. Her nieces, Misses Mad
cline and Irene Roach, accompanied
her.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Entertained by Miss Ramey.

Miss Ella Ramey entertained a
dozen young people Tuesday even.
ing at the home of Mrs. Mary B.
Terhune east of Lexington. The
evening was spent in playing cards
dancing and conversation. Elegant
refreshments we're served. Mrs. Ed
Mooruan assisted Miss Ramey In
entertaining.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

Mosely made a talk in which he said
that the company would be willing
OF finance the constru tion
and equipment Of the railway,
but that it would not be responsible
for the collectionof the subscriptions.
While no action was taken, Judge
Mosely gave the committee a more
definite view of what it wanted than
heretofore. Mary details were
gone over aud it was considered a
successful meeting.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Letter List.

The following letters remain un-
called for at the Lexington Postofiice
Saturday, July 3, 1909
Miss. Nora Brames, Il. o. Block,
Mrs. Emma Baulch, Mrs. c. Brown,
T. ]. Campbell, Iva NJ. Dunn, Mrs,
Susan Duffy, Joe Ervie, Miss Margar-
ct Ford, Tom Grishman, A. j,
Huddleston, Homer Neer, William
B. Prosser, Miss Lucille Reagan,
Jessie Readinours, Dave E. Smith,
Alonzo Swop, Mrs. Emily Jane Van
Biffer, Paul Vernon, S. T. Thomas
Price Winston,
When calling for these letters
please say they we're advertised.
DELLA CRowDER,
Postmaster.
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ma commIltee Meels.

The called meeting Of the commit
tee to conf,r with Judge Arthur G.
Moscly. vice President Of the colnm-
bia Trust company Of St. Louis, to
learn more definitely the details Of
the construction ofthe proposed cleo
tric line between Lexington and odes-
sa. vas held this morning, Judge
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
PRESBYTERIAN Services.

The usual Sunday morning services
augmentedby the communion service,
will be held at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning, conducted by
the pastor, DR.. Gordon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Teddies II. Bill 'POssums 2.

The Teddy Bears smothered an as
piring team of baseballists called the
Billy 'Possums Thursday by the score
Of II to 2.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
closed Monday.

As Monday, July 5th, will be oh
served as the Fourth this year, IL
accord with our usual custom this
store will be closed all day.
WILsoN-FkEDENDALL d. G. Co.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03
Struck By Lightning.

Tuesday during the storm E. j..
McGrews house was struck by light
ming The bolt knocked several bricks
of the kitchen chimney, ran down
into the stove and took of all Of the
ids. No other damage was sustain
ed.
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NJ A. James Of Higginsyille was
here Tuesday.
Col. William Hoge spent Wednes-
day in Kansas City.
Leonard Rickets Of Kansas City
was here Wednesday.
]. L Roberts came up from Mar
shall Wednesday morning.
Glenn Shelton left tor St. Joseph
Wednesday morning
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-03

Mrs. E. l.. spurgeon returned 20
her home in Sweet Springs Thursday
evening after visit With relatives
In this city.