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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

poor pursuers of pleasure had to
walk. Everybody who essayed
the ascent slipped and had his
or her shoes caked with mud;
many fell to their hands and
knees and some sat. Still about
two thousand saw the show.
In the evening conditions were
much worse. At seven a few
drops of rain fell; by half past
seven there was a steady patter
a NJ d the prospects promised
more. Even though this nearly
a thousand persisted. In the
dark the road was almost imlpas-
sable. Shrieks and calculations
of disgust arose all the way up
the hill.
During the performance there
was continual downpour, which
beat on the tent so hard that at
times the band was almost in
audible. After the show there
was more rain and through this
rain and mud trudged the heroic
band of those who had "seen the
show" They were drenched with
rain, bespattered with mud, but
still happy. They will not soon
forget their experience.
The show itself was splendid.
The opening spectacle, Solomon
and the Queen of Sheba," was
all that the advance notices
promised. The performers were
good and the clowns fairly fun
ny. It was necessary to hurry
the program; so the band played
sempre prestissimo, and Solomon
almost broke the Queen of She
ba's arm in his haste to place
her on the throne; but very lit
tie Of the performance was ac-
tually cut. In the evening it was
not possible to have the trained
elephants perform, since it was
necessary to have them at the
more serious business of moving
wagons. Although the audiences
were small and the management
was losing money, everything
was given with a cheerful con-
scientiousness. The Ringling
brothers did their very best.
Those who were disappointed in
the day must blame not the
Messrs. Ringing, but old Mr.. ].
Pluvius.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
In Memory of Mrs. Betty C.
Spur.

Died near Lexington, Mo-, at
the home of her niece, Mrs.
Frank Stewart, August 26, 1915,
Mrs. Betty C. Spur, in the
seventy-eighth year of her life.
Mrs. Spur left her home in Lex
ington about two weeks prior to
her death, for her annual visit in
the country, but this time was
not permitted to return. Disease
Frustrated her, baffled the ply
sician's skill-yielding unwean-
ed attention of her devoted sis
ter, brother and loved ones who
gathered around her, minister
ing her every wish.
Naught could stay the Mes
Isenger, she had faithfully per-
formed every duty in life, full
filled her mission and was ready
to cross over the river to a
brighter, sweeter awakening on
the other side.
Possessing many attractive
qualities Of heart and person,
Mrs. Spur was loved by all who
knew her well. 1t was sweet to
see such Christian fortitude,
such resignation to the will of
God. In her sleeping hours she
talked of those around her bed
side, of the beauty and glory of
her Heavenly Home, which God
had permitted her to see; and
while her vision had been dim
med to the scenes of this world,
the sun Of the morrow had risen
for her on that brighter shore
with the tints of the morning,
and it was then, with that ra-
diant, inspiring countenance that
she told us that the sweetest
hour was Between the dark
and the light"
Age, with the heart at peace, is
the fairest season of life; ant
love learned of God, robs ever
approaching death of it's sting
and makes for us a broad flower
strewn path from the tempes.
tious sea Of time, to the calm
sweet ocean of eternity.
After the funeral services at
the Stewart home on Friday af-
ternoon, the body was taken tc
Lexington, Kentucky for burial
and at her request. in that beau
tiful spot of Gods green acreage
in that shadow grave of a few
feet deep, there in earths arms
we laid her to sleep.
One Who Knew Her Well.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
A. r. Smith Marries in Cali
fOrnia.

Algernon R. Smith, a well
known resident of this city, and
one of the city mail carriers, was
married to Miss Lydia Schaefer-
meyer, formerly of Lexington,
at Los Angeles, CAL, Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs.
j. G. Wessendorf.
Mrs. Smith was the daughter
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. G. H
Schaefermeyer, and had lived in
Lexington until about two
years ago, when she went to Cal.
ifornia to make her home with
her sister. Mrs. Smith is an ac.
complished musician and a lady
of many graces and refinement
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
CHAMP CLARK DAY
Great All Day Rally and Com
ference At st. Joseph, Mo-,
Friday. Oct. l.

EIludyS OCI. l.
Friday, October l, will be a
red letter day in the Democrat
ic history of Northwest Mis-
souri,, for on that date it is ex-
pected to have one of the great
est and grandest outpourings of
the Democrats of the state ever
held in st. Joseph.
st. Joseph has been selected
for the point in which to open
the national and state cam
paign, and on that date an ag-
gregation Of the most prominent
Democratic speakers of the
state, headed by that great son
of Missouri, the peerless Champ
Clark, speaker of the national
house of representatives, will tell
Of the accomplishments of the
party under our great President
Woodrow Wilson. and will out
line the work that must be ac-
complished in the future in or
der that the people of the Unit
ed States may be blessed with
that prosperity and content
ment which should be their por-
ton.
st. Joseph Democrats, under
the auspices Of the famous Mon
roe club, will have charge of the
arrangements, and win see to it
that every visitor is given a
hearty reception and his stay
made pleasant. While the meet
ing is under the auspices of the
club, it is in fact a joint meeting
of the Democracy of the state
and party, and each and every
member is responsible for his ap-
pearance and his joint help in
directing the conduct of the oc-
casion.
st. Joseph has one of the most
magnificent auditoriums in the
state. capable of seating 10000
people, and no one who attends
need fear but that he will be
provided with ample facilities to
see and hear.
Champ Clark will be the prin-
cipal speaker, and United States
Senators William Joel Stone and
James A. Reed will also speak.
Governor Major will be present
with all of the state officials, and
every Democratic congressman
in the state will be on the speak
ers' platform.
Every prominent Democrat in
the state has been invited and
the Monroe club herewith ex-
tends an invitation to the rank
and file Of the state to be in st.
Joseph Friday, October l, and
take part in the greatest meet
ing in the history of the state.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

Miss Merle" Schumacher of
Richmond came over Tuesday
to spend the day with Miss Ethel
Harding and to attend the Ring
ling Bros. Circus.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

Cards have been received in
this city announcing the mar
riage of Miss Pattie Clarke of
Sunny Side, Va, to Lieut.. Will
lam James Gilbert of the United
States Coast Guard. Miss Clarke
is a niece of the late DR.. w. B.
Palmore and is a graduate of
Central College for Women.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
RAIN RUINS
RINGLING'S RECEPTION
Drenching DOwnpOur Decimates
DevOtees-Few Fearless Fa-
natics Fared Fiercely.

uSoudy WdS llllS udy lOI
the Ringling Brothers circus,
except for the rain. Early in the
morning hundreds, who had set
their alarm clocks, arose with
the dawn and hastened to the
freight depot to witness the ar
rival of the trains bearing the
paraphernalia of the Ringling
Brothers Worlds Greatest
Shows, which were billed for two
performances at Greystone park.
Those who arrived early were
disappointed to find nothing stir
ring. The depot was deserted. At
6:30, however, one section ar
rived and the efficient unloading
began. The remaining four sec
tions were delayed between JEFF
ferson City and Myrick on ac-
count of the miserable service
of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
and it was nearly two when the
last puffed up the hill.
Shortly after breakfast far
mers and inhabitants of neigh
boring towns began to pour in
to Lexington. The atmosphere
was cool, and it looked as if we
should have a big day. By ten o.
clock, the time scheduled for the
grand street parade, there were
several thousand visitors on the
streets. These visitors were of all
colors, sizes, and ages; but all
wore a look of pleased anticipa-
tiOn. A few vendors sold lemon
ade, Ice cream cones, hot dogs,
pennants and toy balloons. Fords
and automobiles were so thick
that the local police force was
augmented by several traffic
cops. These gentlemen were not
mounted, wore no white caps,
blew no whistles and displayed
no wrist watches; but they were
efficient and undoubtedly pre-
vented many mishaps. They
were stationed on several prom
inent corners and directed traf-
fic with white flags.
AS far as the population was
concerned, everything was ready
for the parade at ten; but no pa
rade appeared. The throngs
ioked and waited and surged up
and down Main street. Then it
was learned generally that the
trains had been delayed and that
there would be no parade before
noon. Later it was said that the
parade was postponed until one !;
next it was rumored that it
would occur at half past one. In
the meantime rain had begun to
fall-a gentle, soft, insinuating
rain. The crowds good-naturedly
sought shelter. Still they pa
tiently waited. At one the rain
temporarily ceased and finally,
at 1:30, a tall gentleman with a
black rubber coat and an author
itative voice strobe up Main
street and announced that there
would be no parade. People who
inquired found out that the rain
had made the road leading to the
grounds very soggy, so that the
parade could not successfully e.
merge and re-enter.
The big top was put up early
in the afternoon and the door
to the animal tent was opened
at $3.50. TIE show did not begin
until four fifteen. Many unfor-
tunates went to the grounds at
two and waited for something to
happen. The freak show was in
due time opened and delighted
the curious.
Those who came a little late
found the road in fearful condi-
ton. Drivers Of automobiles, for
fifteen cents a ride, took the be-
nighted passengers only to the
foot of the South street hill. I'm
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

Mrs. c. L. Vivion returned
Tuesday morning from a visit in
Mexico and Fulton, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

The remains of Murray Whit
sett, who died in st. Joseph, Mo-,
Thursday, was brought to Lex
ington Friday morning for bur-
ial.
Mr.. Whitsett was 35 years of
age. His death was due to tuber-
culosis.
The funeral was held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Winkler Undertaking Parlors.
J. L. Kinkead went to Inde-
pendence Tuesday to spend
the day on business.
Miss Dora Peacock of Higgins
vile arrived Monday evening
for visit here with Miss Ann
Marrs.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
PoIice Conrt.

Tom Holmes, John O'Brine and
G. Howard were fined S6.7O each
Wednesday for intoxication.
Tom Ellison was fined $1,000 for
disturbing the peace. Charles
Bergton, charged with disturb
ing the peace, plead not guilty.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17

J. A. Horn spent Sunday in
Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-09-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been
issued to the following:
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-30
VALLEY CITY


Mrs. Geo. Pickup Of Cleveland is
spending several weeks with her SIS
ter, Mrs. w. T. Mailer, in Grand Ledge,
Mich.
Westley and Weston, the twin boys
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Knanp of Lansing,
Mich, are doing well.
Those on the sick list are VIM. Orth
and Meta Weidner.
Carl GersIenDerger u Cleveland we %s. :
a caller at Fred Griesheimer's this
week.
The Wolf gas we'll has reached a
depth of 200 feet at time of this writ
ing.
Mr.. Linder and family of Cleveland
is visiting at John G. Reuters, this
week.
Mr.. Fred Hasel and wife visited at
Grafton Sunday.
Rev. Wilson and wife are entertain
ing friends from northern Michigan
this week.
Miss Alvine Muntz of Cleveland is
spending the week with her mother,
Mrs. VIM. Muntz on South River road.
DIR. R. A. Brintnall leaves for Sc
vile Thursday, where he will locate.
Miss Elsie Platz and Marie Sailer
spent Sunday at Cleveland.
The ice cream social given by the
ladies of st. Paul's church Wednes-
day evening was we'll attended.
O. w. Herthneck, wife and son of
Cleveland have been visiting at VIM.
Herthneck's the past week.
Louis Ress and Adam Ress, wife and
son Of Cleveland, Frank Begur, wife
and son of Akron, have all been visit
ing at Chas. Derck's.
Vincent Mellert, son Of VIM. Mellert,
was kicked by a horse Tuesday even
ing. but not seriously injured.
Miss Anna Adele Of Cleveland is
spending several weeks at ]. A. Sail
er's.
Viola and Ruff Piper Of Collinwood
are visiting their grandmother, Mrs.
Mary Hasel.
Bertha Hoeffer of Cleveland is Wis
iting at F. G. Schaefer's.
Lucille Grabenstetter is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Chas. Hance, at Sidney.
Mr.. A. w. Gienke spent two days al
Norwalk this week.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-30
EXPERT HERE
Seeley, Who Fitted Gar Of Russia
Called to Akron.

F. H. Seeley Of Chicago and Phil
adelphia, the noted truss expert, will
be at the Portage Hotel and will re-
main in Akron Friday and Saturday
only, August 9th and 7th. Mr..
Seeley saws: "The Spermatic Shield
as now used and approved by the
United States government will not
only retain any case Of rupture per-
fectly, affording immediate and COM
plete relief, but closes the opening in
10 days on the average case. This in
strument received the only award in
England and in Spain, producing re-
suits without surgery, injections, med
ical treatments or prescriptions. Mr..
Seeley has documents from the United
States Government, Washington, D. G.
for inspection. All charity cases with
out charge, or if any interested call
he will be glad to show same without
charge or, fit them if desired. Busi-
ness demands prevent stopping at any
other place in this section ADV.
48-1
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-07-30

Mr.. A. w. Hoppe. r. F. D. carrier,
had a buyer for his property from
Cleveland last week.
Margaret Wolf and Edna Wenfeld
are spending the week in Wooster at
Edna Gesenger, who is attending sum
mer school there.
Mr.. John Wenfeld purchased the
Warner farm at Mallet Creek, where
he will move next spring.
Elyria capitalists have leasted ten
acres OF land of e aaa ward L3sccss'e.. on the
Methodist road. They put in a
switch this week and will soon ship fire
clay to their plant at Elyria.
Mr.. Henry Dueble, wife and family
of Cleveland spent several days visit
ing relatives here this week. The
family reunion was held at Phil Ger
gems Wednesday on Mill street
Mrs. George Schelhass Of Grafton
road is entertaining relatives from
Urichsville this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Hunter enter
tanned relatives from Pennsylvania
this week.
Several parties have been trying to
purchase land near the B. & 0. depot
this week where they intend to open up
an allotment and build new homes.
They say that they will build twenty
houses this summer if they get the
land. This will be a great boom for
Valley City if the deal is closed.
The new flour mills at the B. & O.
station will BE- in full operation in the
near future.
Parties from Lansing, Michigan,
were looking for location to open up
branch dry goods and gents furn-
ishing store near the B. & O. station
last Thursday.
Mr.. Urias Wolf, near the B. & O.
station refused $3.50 per acre for ten
acres of land last Saturday if we are
informed correctly.
Mr.. George Mellert obtained the
contract to repair the old stone road
from the B. & o. station west two
miles, for about $500.
Mr.. E. B. Dolamore has built a new
barn on his place near the B. & 0. and
will put up new house next spring.
John Schneider and Henry Schnei-
der Of Detroit, dealers in real estate
visited at F. H. Weidner's several days
last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
Amnhihious Childhood

NNHE "old swimmin hole" where the boys
i of our youth learned to swim doggy
fashion" is no more at the disposal of the
city boy. But behold what he has galned
In its place he has everything that a pro-
gressive Recreation Board, although handl-
capped by lack Of funds, can devise Today
there is not boy or girl, nor a man or
woman. who cannot taste the pleasures and
benefits of swimming taught by competent
experts in the pools or lighthouses of the
city.
Best of all, the girls are not neglected
Indeed, 1t is astonishing to see so many of
these young maIdens, not yet out of the
grammar school, actually enjoying Marathon
swims.
Knowing how to swim is primarily a pro-
lection from drowning, But in the physical
enjoyment and increased health it provides It
is worth more than any addition made to the
curricula of our public schools and colleges
in the last decade. The University of Penn.
sylvania secured a late though commendable
start when it decreed that every student
must be able to swim a required distance
before receiving diploma. There will be a
lot Of exemptions from this course when the
present crop OF schoolboys become freshmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
A Trustee OF the People spenks

ITTEsrwARD the course of academic free
w dom takes its way. Just now it's the
University OF Wisconsin that Is worrying
over it's professors and their right to manage
their university and instruct its students In
the way that seems wisest to them The
Governor wants a central State board OF
education to supervise the supervision that
already exists and friends OF the Wiscon.
sins exceptional president. c. r. Van Hise,
see in the proposal an attempt to curb the
work that that gentleman and his teaching
star have done for the good Of the state, as
we'll as OF the students
Governor Brumbaugh is somewhat OF that
opinion, too. in the letter he has written
Wiseonsin's Governor; and. though both IL
ana the rejoinder OF the Western ofeial
forebear TO mention matters academic In the
neighborhood OF West Philadelphia. the inn
preston one carries away Is that a certain
gentleman in Harrisburg. who Is also
trustee OF the University Of Pennsylvania.
would just as soon let the public know where
he stands on a similar matter recently
broached quite near home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
Seeking CATHOLIC Forum for suffrage

IIToMAN suffrage is not a religious ques-
w tion; there can be no more cleavage by
creed than by party. It is a human question
Of human rights.
The formation and work of the Catholic
Suffrage League assure this. There are
suffragists and antis in every parish and
every congregation; 1t is only matter Of
seeking them out. The new league can do
fine work for suffrage on these lines within
the spacious fabric of the Catholic Church.
The power the league may exert is con-
siderable. At present It is engaged in gain
ing permission to address meetings of the
various church societies. II It succeeds. II
viii have opened a forum to suffrage that is
broad in numbers and earnest in convic-
tiona. good move for the community as
well as for the womens cause.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
Get the Convention First

TT is fortunate that Philadelphia's efforts
i TO bring the Republican National Conven-
ton here next summer do not depend upon
the industry or hospitality of Councils. If
prospective guest in ordinary life received
an invitation OF no moro cordiallty than that
extracted from the leaders of Councils to
the Republicans of the nation he would not
make many visits. But the Chamber Of
Commerce has taken the initiative in invit
ing the Republicans to convene here 1t is
sufficient for the present that this body ex-
tends the hospitality of the city and guaran-
tees a convention hall and whatever funds
are necessary to finance the convention. 1t
is not necessary to have the consent of
Councils to construct the convention hall be-
fore inviting the convention. Get the con-
vention first. The hall must and will follow
Not even Councils would dare thwart the
wishes Of Philadelphla's business men by
delaying action If the Republicans choose
this as their convention city. Progressive
Philadelphia is back of the chamber
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
Steps Toward Naval Preparedness

nREPARBDNESS took a leap forward to-
i day. And in what is undoubtedly the
most important division of the branch OF
the service itself of most usefulness to the
United states-the submarine division Of
the navy The news columns of the morn
ing carried three stories of work on foot to
make our navy commensurate in strength
and range with the nation It must defend.
One item is a record of accomplishment.
the perfection of disappearing rifle for use
on submarines In view OF the consider
able activities Of German submersibles above
the surface, the pursuit and shelling Of
vessels attempting to escape, the success Of
the navy's gun factory in working out
light disappearing three-inch rife, which
will hereafter be installed on all submarines.
is highly important.
Secretary Daniels announces that two
great shipbuilding plants, one in Newport
News, the other in Camden, are preparing
for the manufacture of submarines and have
asked for an extension of date on bids for
new vessels. The enlistments of two such
great plants should mean the rapid manu-
facture of more and better submarines than
the halting little feet at present in COM
mission.
Probably most important of all, If plans
do not go wrong, is the announcement of
new bureau OF invention and development,
with Thomas A. Edison as a civilian adj
wiser at the head of group of native in
ventors who will give the navy the benefit
OF their large practical knowledge. Secre-
tary Daniels has taken immediate steps to
utilize the large body of nebulous but valu-
able suggestion from officers of the navy
and interested citizens. The bureaus first
duty will be the perfecting of the submarine
beyond any present standards. If the Gov
ernment is able to supply the new bureau
with the necessary experiment station, It
should do tremendous amount to end that
sorry spectacle of foreign countries rushing
far ahead where America has shown the
wav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
THE MUSE ON THE BENCH

From the Spokane Spokesman Review.
Judge William Hutchinson, of the District
Court OF Sioux County, Iowa. is something Of
a poet. In deciding the case OF Vries versus
chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company.
wherein the killing of a hog by a train was In.
NolVed and the amount asked S25, the Coufs
gave the following statement OF Issues and in.
structions;
Paragraph 1-Plaintin brings suit against de-
Iendant, and for his claim doth say;
My razorback stole down your track
one cold December day;
Your Sixty-nlne came down the line
And snuffed his life away.
You can't blame me- the swine you see
stole through your broken fence,
SO Just strip OF some currency
The debt 70 recompense'
Paragraph 2Epefendant for reply and in de-
NAL pleads:
" our Golfers are not full enough
To answer all our needs
Our Sixty-nine went down the line
And killed your swine. we know;
But razorbaeks on railroad tracks
Quite often come to woe;
The twenty-five we must decline
For which your heart doth pine
just plant the dead, place Ger his head;
Here lies foolish swlne.'"