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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
LIENT. HOGE WRITES OF
CARRANZA BATTLE
He Was on Detached Service and
Escapes Fate of Brother
Officers.

Col. and Mrs. w. M. Hoge are
in receipt of a letter dated June
%, from their son, Lieut. Ben
Hoge, 10th Cavalry, U. S. A., in
which he relates the circum-
stances of his escape from the
Carranzal massacre. A part Of
the letter follows:
"0n the morning of June 18th
l was detached from my troop
and sent in charge of a wagon
train on a 80 mile trip south with
supplies for the 18th cavalry.
The day after l left, my troop,
under Capt. Boyd and Lieut..
Adair, was sent on a patrol to
Ahamada, 80 miles east of here
on the Mex. Cent. Ry. They had
orders to go to this town and to
avoid trouble with Carranza
troops if possible. The preced-
ing day Carranza had served an
ultimatum on us not to move
troops east, south or west of our
present location. 1t was known
that several thousand Carranza
troops we're at Ahamada, and
everybody here realized it was
an extremely dangerous mission.
He had only 40 men. Left 20
sore back horses and as many
men.
This morning about 10 o'clock,
eight pack mules came into
camp. They were mules Capt.
Boyd had taken with him. Four
were missing. Most of the mules
were shot, one through the head.
Later about IL o'clock, three "C''
troop men came in and two "K''
troop men. A similar patrol
had gone out from "K" troop,
north of here and had met the
"C'' troop outfit before there
was trouble.
They came to the town early
yesterday morning, were told not
to come further. Capt. Boyd
told them his orders required
him to go through the town. AS
he advanced they opened fire on
him. He dismouted to fight on
foot, leaving a few men to hold
the horses. These men are the
only ones who escaped. They
were charged from the rear and
cut off from their troops. One
of them was wounded through
the shoulder. These men estim.
ate that the Mexicans had al
least 800 men, entrenched anC
armed with machine guns. Wher
they last saw Capt. Boyd anC
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Marshall Votes for Trouble.

Monday the City of Marshall,
Mo, voted bonds to buy or build
their own power plant. The Mis-
souri, Gas & Electric Service Co.,
which owns and operates the gas
and electric plants here, owned
and operated the plant in Mar
shall. The bonds carried by %
votes.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

Curt Lay of Higginsville was
brought to Lexington Saturday
by Deputy Sheriff S. N. King
of Higginsville, and lodged in the
county Jail. Lay is charged with
stealing copper and brass from
the Farmers Coal Company of
Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Maurice HickIin Marries.

Maurice Hicklin, son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hick-
lin of this city, was married in
Columbia last Friday to Miss
Martha Wallace Jones. Mr.. Hick-
lin left Immediately for Nevada
to join the Columbia Machine Co.
Fourth Infantry, N. G. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hicklin are both
graduates of the University of
Missouri Just before leaving
Columbia, Mr.. Hicklin sold his
interest in the Columbia Daily
Times to his partner.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

William Aull, Sr., went to Hig-
ginsville Monday morning on leg
al business.
Charles Weber returned yes
terday from a bushes trip to
st. Louis.
Judge Alexander Graves ac-
companied by his son, Alex
ander Graves, Jr, went to JEFF
ferson City yesterday on busi-
ness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

The campaign for a dry Lex
ington took on a crimson hue
Monday night. 1t is reported that
some precious claret was spill
ed and that a Landscape" was
considerably marred.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Saloon Licenses Granted.

w. J. Fette, Alma.
Henry A. Angelbeck, Henry
Franz and Henry C. Krienkamp,
Concordia.
w. R. Carter, Alex. Denton and
j. H. Gausman, Wellington.
Gustav Haerle (4), August
Anderson, Fawkes & Beck, Ira
Hayden, John c. Glish, w. E.
Gavin, Shinn & Ruby, Chris
Walk, Mcintyre & Mitchell, Lex
ington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Lawn Social.

The ladies of the Edenview
church will give a lawn social at
George R. Young's Wednesday
night, July 10, to which the pub
lie is cordially invited.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

Sergt. 0. S. Blue left Tuesday
for Camp Clark, Nevada, Mo. He
was summoned by Maj. R. P.
Palmer to assist in the quarter
masters department at the
camp. In the event of a call for
volunteers, Maj. Palmer will ask
authority to raise a regiment in
his native state, Iowa, and will
then make Sergt. Blue Captain
and Quartermaster of the regi-
ment.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Henry W. McNeeI.

Through the earnest solicita-
ton of democrats all over the
county, Henry w. McNeel pre-
sents himself as candidate for
Representative from Lafayette
county, subject to the action Of
the voters August l.
Mr.. McNeel has a wide ac-
quaintance throughout the
county and will need no one to
vouch for his democracy, ability,
integrity or faithfulness to dis
charge whatever duties the office
may impose upon him. He has
proven his worth before in the
Recorders Office, where for
eight years he demonstrated
that he had these qualities, and
besides he was always accommo-
dating and made the patrons of
the Office feel that as a public
servant he could do nothing less
than give them every attention
consistent with system and the
proper observance of the laws
governing his Office.
Mr.. McNeel should receive the
support of every Democrat in
Lafayette County.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Double Wedding.

Mr.. Ben Herman and Miss
Frances Kratzer, and Mr.. Frank
Ellis and Miss Mary Fauss, all
of Lexington, were married Sat
urday afternoon at 2:3O at the
Baptist parsonage by Rev. G.
Garland Riggan.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Prairie Church Lawn Social.

The women of Prairie church
will give a lawn social at the
Rufus Young farm, 6 miles
southeast of Lexington and 8
miles west of Higginsville the
night of July 13.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Circuit Court.

The following parties have been
granted divorces in the circuit
court.
Florence Watson from Robert
Watson.
Efie Lockhart from Wilbur
Lockhart.
Mamie Vermillion from Ben
nett Vermillion.
Mabel Kost from Matthias
Kost.
Lena Rosewall from Thomas
Roosevelt.
Willie Scott from Mandy Scott.
VIM. H. Rogers from Cilicia
Rogers.
The court adjourned until
July 25.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

A recent communication from
D. F. Conrad, who was called to
his home in Warsaw, Ind, on
account of the serious illness of
his father, states that his father
is very much better.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

Mrs. Jerome Meyer, Mrs. B. H.
Miller, Mrs. NJ. F, Miller and
Mrs. L. E. Johnson of Sedalia
and Mrs. George Risler of Buck
ner, Charter members of the
Past Noble Grand Association of
the Loyal Rebekah Lodge No.
.26O are holding a one day ses-
sion here with Mrs. ]. T. Cauth-
en-.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

Misses Temple Childs, Rebecca
Evans and Francis Meyers of
independence arrived yesterday
for a visit here at the home
of Judge Richard Field.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
Notice

| hereby give notice that any
one found hunting on the Fred
endall and Tucker Farm east of
Lexington will be prosecuted.
w. H. Willard.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30

Local Option Speaking Dates.
Friday evening at 1880 at the
Northwest corner of the square,
Rev. j. F. Lawson of Odessa, Mo.
Sunday afternoon at A o'clock
public square, ]. A. Kemper and
Jas. A. Kerr of Independence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-06-30
]. c. Grady Elected Presiden

}. I. Grady Elected President.
The Missouri Elks' Associa-
tion which concluded a three
days session in Moberly Thurs
day, chose for it's President for
the coming year, j. c. Graddy
of this city. The full roster of
officers chosen is as follows:
j. c. Grady, president; A. D.
Risdon, Kirksville, Mo-, first
vice-president; E. E. Wood
Webb City, second vice-presi-
dent; Otto Bolts, Sedalia, thirc
vice-president; Charles Sauers
Chillicothe, trustee for three
years; w E Browne, CarroIlton
secretary; E. A. Major, Clinton
treasurer; E. F. Thomas, Colum
bia, dOorkeeper.
| The next meeting will be helC
in Joplin.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

BILE event a bring even a semblance
Of happiness, but 1t was remarkable
how Don this state Of mind began to
give way before O'Neil's matter Of fact
cheerfulness. He refused to listen to
their thanks and made them believe
that they were comforting a real favor,
upon him by accepting the RESPONSE
bifity Of the new hotel. Pending the
completion OF hat structure he was
hard pressed to find a lodging place
for them until Eliza and her brother
insisted that they share the bungalow
With them. a thing O'Neil had not felt
at liberty TO ask under the circum-
stances. Nor was the tact Of the
brother and sister less than his. They
received the two u~nfortunates as hon
ored guests.
Gradually the visitors began to feel
that they were welcome, that they
were needed, that they had an impor-
tant task to fulfill. and the sense that
they were really OF service drove
away depression. Night after night
they lay awake discussing the wonder
full change In their fortunes and plan.
ming their future. Natalie at least had
not the slightest doubt that all their
troubles were at an end.
One morning they awoke to learn
b a O'Neil had gone TO the States.
leaving DIR. Gray in charge Of affairs
at Omar during his absence. The phy.
slcian. who was fully In his chiefs
confidence, grayely discussed their du.
Ties with them, and so discreet was
ne that they had no faintest suspicion
that he knew their secret. 1t was typ
teal OF ONeil and his boys that they
should show this chivalry toward two
frfendless outcasts. 1t was typical OF
them also that they one and all con.
sututed themselves protectors OF Nata.
lie n her mother. letting 1t be known
through the town that the slightest
rudeness toward the women would be
promptly punished.
While O'Neilis unexpected departure
caused some comment, no n except
MS trusted lieutenants dreamed OF the
grave Importance OF his mission. They
knew the necessities that hounded him,
they were well aware of the trem.
bling insecurity in which affairs now
stood. but they maintained their cheer.
ful industry. they pressed the work
with undated energy. and the road
crept forward foot by foot. as steadily
~ AwnAn<AI- - a =
on the ground to direct It.
Thus far O'Neil's rivalry win the
trust had been friendly, II spirited. but
hiS action In coming to the assistance
of MrC. Gerard and her daughter rails
"a up q new and vigorous enemy whose
methods were not AZ scrupulous 4,
those Of the Heidlemanns.
Gordon was Z strangely unbalanced
nan Hs VA magnetic his geniality
- really heart warmins. vt he VA
ooGzoctly1 cold bIooded n hls selnah
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49, 'H S''~
astonished. "Oh-h! It's for me-"
it out upon her bed and knelt with her
cheek against it.
Gee, if only | were pretty" she
sighed. Il almost believe he-like%
me.
Tom Slater labOriousiy propelled him
self up the hill TO the bungalow that
evening and seated himself ON the
topmOst step mean where Eliza was
rocking. She had come to occupy Il
considerable place in his thoughts.
Where have you been lately. Tn
Gle TOM" she began.
Slater WINGED at the appelIation.
i've been on the delta hustling
supplies ahead. Heard the news"
No"
Curtis Gordon has bought the Me
DermOtt outfit in Kyak. He hada wild
cat plan to build IA railroad from KyaI
to the coal fields, but he never got far
Their than IA row of alder stakes and Il
book of press clippings"
Does that mean that Gordon aban-
donS his Hope route?"
Yep. He's swung III behind us and
the Heidlemanns. Now it's "A three
sided race. with us in the lead Mel
len just brought in the news half an
hour ago He was on his way down
from the glaciers when he ran into IA
field party of Gordon's surveyors.
Looks like trouble ahead if they try tn
crowd through the canyon alongside
Of u.s."
Young Appleton came painting up the
hill. "GoOdby. Sis" he said. I'm off
for the front in ten minutes"
Anybody hurt?" Slater asked.
Not yet. but somebody's liable to he.
Gordon is trying to steal the canyon.
and Murray has ordered me out with
a car OF dynamite to hold it."
"Dynamite. Why. DAM" his sister
exclaimed in CONSERVATION.
"We have polling boats at the lower
crossing. and We'll be at the canyon in
two days. I'm going to load the hill
side with shots. and If they try TO
come through I'll set 'em off. They'll
never dare tackle it."
But suppose they should?" Eliza in
sisted quietly.
"Then send Doc Gray with some
s%tretchers. owe M to Gordon. and
this is my chance" Drawing her
aside, he said in an undertone: "You've
got to hold my ground with Natalie
while I'm gone. Don't let her see too
much Of Murray"
"Tll do the best | can" she answer
ed him. "but If he seems to be In
earnest I'll renege. no matter what
happens to you. Danny"
He kissed her aff%ectionately and fed.
Dan had a thrilling experience. He
planted shots of dynamite at various
places along the right Of way. He
met Gordon and completely cowed him.
Gordon. desperate. appealed to Murray
O'Neil to call off Appleton and his men.
O'Neil told Gordon they were follow
ing his instructions to the letter. Cor
don then sought to strengthen his po-
sition through the women Me prom
ised to marry Gloria if she returned
with him. Natalie persuaded her moth
err not to go back unless Gordon mar
ried her Immediately. which he refused
to do.
ITO PIE r0NTINITED1
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X.
O'NeiI's Men Have Faith.

UTNeITs Wen TaVe FVIIH'
~ 'NEIL'S talk with Mrs. GecdrG
upon her arrival from Hope
" was short and businesslike.
Neither by word nor look did
he show that he knew or suspected
anything of the real reason Of her
break with Gordon. Toward both her
and Natalie he preserved his custom
airy heartiness, and their first con
straint soon disappeared. Mrs. Gerard
hac been plunged in one OF those black
moods In which II seems that no posi-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

dozen times she donned it. strutting
about her little room like a peacock.
Her tiptilted nose was red and her
eyes were wet when mt last she laid
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

(TO BE
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
BURROUGHS
TO LECTURE ON
THE ROCKIES

Thru the Canadian Rockies" viii
Be the subject Of the Sunday aftcr.
noon lecture In The Detroit Museum
Of Art. sunday Clyde II. Burroughs.
secretary CT the museum. who made
the Trip across the continent last
year. stopping on az Banh, Lake
Louise and other picturesque spots.
viii tell about his trip, illustrating
his talk with colored stereopucon
and motion pictures, furnished for
the occasion thru the courtesy OF
The Canadian Pacific railroad.
Frank stephens, pianist, will be
the soloist
The introduction OF motion pic.
lures into the Sunday programs in
the museum will be q permanent
feature. beginning next Sunday. Ed
ucational films OF 4 high order will
De shown each Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
NEW BOOKS IN
PUBLIC LIBRARY

The following new books have been
received Ia the public library:
"Thr Thirteen Days" July 23-August
g. 1919 William Archer. Five Rus
sian Plays.' c. l.. Bechhofer. "Ro-
nance - Tristan and Iseult." Joseph
Redier. sights in London. Thomas
Burke History % nufactures In
the T. Y. : Clark, How We
Elected Lincoln \. j. Ditten hoefer;
"a French MothDr. In War Time"
Mine EdoUard brumout. The Last
Elug, Alexandra Dumas, Latch
striug fo Maine Woods and Waters"
W g. Emerson; - Sheaf." John
GalsworthN- Hawaii Mrs X. r.
Gcrould fundaments OF Sociolo-
~" T. s.. Kirkpatrick The Acorn
Planter" Jack London. Overthrow
OF the War system Mrs l. T. A.
Mead cd Modern Germany IN Rela.
tion to Che Great Wat" Field Serv-
ice oxford Poetry" J. A. Moss:
+h emo. r|ortrfe ~ Gallipon." j.
~ Patterson Military Preps redness
and the Engineer, r.. r robinson:
Robert A dam and Hls Rrnthers."
John SWarbTick. "Poe's Helen" Caro-
line aCroline TiCknor, Serbia In
Light and Darkness, Ntkolai Nelmir-
oFir American Banking" II. p.
Willis. Public Speaking" q. A.
Winnns
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
The Girls Job

Dear s,iss Roberts-Wil you
please give me he benefit Of YOUR
advice concerninA my vocational
problem? | am young woman
with an extensive college and Euro
Pean training am very fond or
languages and literature. and J love
hard work. / am qualified 10 teach
several language. but / haven't the
strong personality a teacher should
have: nor do ! care for the social
duties that a 2acher must per
form, ! have thought OF training
for library wor'i in a large uniycr
sity or FOR tho work OF trans
lator Cno@ interpreter in the civil
service DO you think that could
make success in either OF these
occupations? Yours, KATE &.
Your equipment appears TO be
hrst-class. and ! should think that
you were precisely qualified to sue.
coed in either oe the lines you pre-
fer. As 10 predicting success. how
ever. II is a difficult thing to do
here the individual is unknown.
Your training surely has prepared
you for the work you desire. Wheth-
er you have the determination. the
ability 10 get along with other peo-
pie, the power to stick 10 your
work thru discouragement or bore
dom. the neces AIRY health and bod
lily yigor. OF all these important
items know nothing. Success de-
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
BY BASIL N. MANLY

WASHINGTON, d G., Nov 20
Shoe prices are sky.rocketing Al
grades are up from 81 to $50 a
pair and some varieties of calf
skins are being neld for their weight
in gold
You learned this when you swap
ped your pay envelope Tor a pair OF
winter shoes for self and wife.
What YOU want 10 know now is
what's the matter? And where is
II going 20 stop?
Here is the dope
You have 10 blame the war for
the high shoe prices. and friend
wife for high shoe prices. and the
cattleman and the beef trust, and
The tanner, and the leather Jobbsr.
and the shoe manufacturer, and the
shoe iobber. and the retailer right
In your own town. Everyone OF these
has played n part in shooting shoe
prices AT the sky.
Friend wife Is the only one you
can get al, so you bad better start
on her When all the world was be
ginning to feel tho growing scarcity
Of leather. and more leather was be
ing demanded for army shoes. sad
dies and automobile upholstery than
anybody had dreamed was possible,
Mrs Wife and her daughters all
over the world decided 70 cut foot
or something like that right Off the
bottom ~ their skirts Then moth
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
FISHER CONCERN
is PREPARED TO
DEFEND RIGHTS

The individual or organization that
attempts 10 establish design patent
rights 10 tho con monly accepted
form OF convertible "all-scason" no
Tor car body will be in for real bat.
lie. and will have for an adversary
none other than the Fisher Body cor
Grafton of New York and Detroit,
the largest builder of automobile
bodies in the world
Such is the purport of an agrees
siye statement by the Fisher corpo-
ration, over the signature OF Pfesi-
dent Fisher and Treasurer Mendels-
ohm.
The Fisher corporation declares
tha, the idea OF body with renova-
lle or collapsiblc sides dates away
back 10 days when carriages were
not horseless They cite the fact
that such bodies appeared on Euro.
pean cars more than 10 years ago.
and frankly scorn any prctension 5
TO design patent validity which might
influence them in the least
This defiant attitude f. glad news
10 automobile manufacturers and
dealers. "a we'll as 10 motorists,
present and pcctive, who might
nave been affected ~ IN increase in
the prize" Of this popular type OF
body. due 10 the imposition OF roy
alties.
rho F her Body corporation main
lains eight great plants in Detroit
and Wal]eyi.le, employ more than
5000 mca and for wears has sup
.I'ied many Of he largest motor car
imonufa r,urerJ with both open and
closed bodies. Its appearance as a
champion OF the body and motor car
manufacturers in any possible Htisa
ton is accepted as conclusive evi
dence In motoring circles OF a thorc
and energetic defense against ans
1 possible aggression
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
Bobcats invade Ranch.

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, New. Nov.
bobcats are numerous in the
vicinity OF Galena. Two OF these
big cats gave he Nelson family at
the Dahl ranch anxiety. One walked
tC the back door and leaped upon
the watch dog chained there. Driven
away. II renewed the attack and
was shot and killed. II was thought
that this cat WAS rabid and the
head was sent 20 the Pasteur insti-
trte in Reno. The next. day anoth.
or bobcat presumably the mate OF
the one Killed. walked along the
road In front II the house. This
one was shot end wounded. The
dog pursued the cat into the brush
and killed IL.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25
STYLISH HIGH SHOE
ONE REASON PRICES
SOAR, SAYS MANLY

81 and daughter had 20 have shoes
right mp to their knees
Now these knee-high shoes take
about twice as much leather as the
eood old style and what is more.
they take The best hides on the mar
ket.
As a wise shoe dealer puts n.
Five years ago shoe dealer had a
saying that no matter what happen
I'd you couldn', possibly get more
than $500 a pair for women's
shoes, except from an occasional
and rare spendthrft. Shoe dealers
now say Eight dollars, please. in
tones as smooth as Olympian nee
tar"
could tell you all about now the
demand of the European armies,
especially the Russians and Ital.
ians, for shoes has created a mar.
ket in which the shoe manufactur.
ers can and do ask what they please.
could tell you how the cattlemen.
the beef trust, the tanner. the leath-
er jobber, the shoe manufactures,
the shoe jobber and the retailer are
all getting theirs out Of the high
shoe prices. and feeling fne, thank
YOU But | won't-not today
But just one little ray or sunshine,
however: Henry b. Endicott, the
greatest shoe manufactures in the
world, says the present hi6l prices
won't last. He says. There Is a
runaway market in the shoe Ousi-
The Detroit times., 1916-11-25

ponds in some degree upon them
all
Write 10 the civil service bursau
al Washington for full iniormarion
az 40 the demtnd for translators.
what sort or work they are likely
10 b. asked 10 go. the pay and the
prospects al promotion before you
decide 10 try lor the position.
Tran latorf are used in several de-
partmtnts and iJr different types OF
work You wan: 10 End out all you
can before choo ing ! should ad-
wise The University position as the
more promisins and interesting,
PARTICULARLY With your college train
ing