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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
The Meanest Man in Lexington.

The Meanest Man in Lexington.
Rev. Trigg A. M. Thomas who
has been preaching on the street
at 10th and Main and in the
Presbyterian church during the
past three weeks will preach to
Ia great mass meeting for men
and boys only in the Presbyter-
ian church next Sunday at 3 p.
m. Thomas says that he has
found out just who the meanest
man is-and if any man or boy
doubts his nerve or ability to
tell it, just call around at the
church and be convinced. Every
man and boy in and around Lex
ington most cordially invited.
Mr.. Thomas will preach on
the street at 10th and Main each
night at 7 o'clock and in the
Presbyterian church at 1880
O'clock. Subjects of sermons to
be preached in the church are,
Friday night, "Vain Excuses, "
Saturday night, Gods Great
Love-" Sunday night, "The
Value of the Human Soul"
Sunday morning at II o'clock
in the church Rev. Thomas will
show in his sermon how a sin
full man can be just with God.
Everybody invited to bring
others to church services.
The meetings will close Sun
day night, and Rev. Thomas will
leave Lexington Monday for
Bronson, Mo-, on the White
river in the Ozark country
where he will conduct a three
weeks meeting.
Some 30 decisions have already
been recorded for Christ anC
the church. And many have re.
solved to live a better and more
consecrated life. The strong anC
faithful preaching of Mr.
/, Thomas has done great good il
Lexington and he will always b.
most kindly remembered by tn
may who heard his fearless an,
heart searching sermons.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Criminal Court Jurors.

The following men have been
chosen by the county court as
jurors of the December term of
the criminal court:
Clay-Clyde Ford, Arthur
Masterson, George Crews.
Davis-John Luetjen, r. w.
VanMeter, John w. Summers.
Dover-Melvin Thieman, Jesse
Edwards, Geo. F. Rogge,
Freedom-Gustav Deke, ]. P.
Greer, Hy Reichert.
Lexington-Ed McGrew, John
Smith, Frank Bowers.
Observation-Disclosures Boone,
VIM. Mitchell, ]. D. Buchanan.
Middleton-Henry Pragman,
w. w. Davis, A. w. Duval.
Sni-a-bar-Thomas Brown,
Robert Dasher, 7. A. Webb.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Dissolution Sale.

A dissolution sale is being held
by the we'll known firm of Lade-
son & Weinstein preparatory to
the withdrawal of Mr.. Ladeso1
from the firm. At the conclu-
sion of the sale, October 28th,
Mr.. Weinstein will become sole
proprietor and conduct the bust
ness along the same lines as
heretofore. The business of the
store has enjoyed a steady
growth under his management,
and, no doubt, it will receive new
impetus when he has the whole
business in charge. Mr.. Vein
stein is a merchant of wide ex-
perience and may be relied upon
to give Lexington a first class
store.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
GrOves-YOung.

Mr.. Roscoe C. Groves of this
city, and Mrs. Edith Delay
Young of Parsons, Kansas, were
at the latter's home
Saturday October 7, 1916.
Mr.. Groves is a son of Mrs.
David P. Groves, of this city,
and is a young man of fine bust
ness ability and splendid char
acter. He is a graduate of
Wentworth Military Academy,
'O9, and is now connected with
Groves Bros. Real Estate and
Insurance Office Kansas City
Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Engagement Announced.

A very BEAUTIFULLY appointed
five course luncheon party was
given Thursday by Mrs. G. T.
Ryland at her home on East
Main street. Covers were laid
for twelve guests, and Miss
Annie Wood Eggleston was
given the seat Of honor. The
luncheon was to announce her
approaching marriage to Mr..
Layton Barnett.
The happiness of the occasion
was given special emphasis in
the manner of the anonunce-
ment, typifed in the bluebird
perched on the edge of water
goblets. Each carried a tiny
note with the names of Mr..
Barnett and Miss Eggleston and
the date of Nov, 18th, 1916.
The social prominence of both
young people make the wedding
one of unusual interest to both
town and county friends.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
BLUES Z; ATHLETICS 0.
Home Boys Made a Very Credit
able showing in Fast Com

pany.
The game Thursday between
the Kansas City team of the
American Association and the
Lexington Athletics was thor
Oughly enjoyed by a large crowd.
Without going into details, it
will be sufficient to state that
the 'Blues" had the class and of
course won; but the game was
interesting nevertheless. The
home boys played a very credit
able game. They made few
errors and in a few instances
were not awake to the possibili-
ties of their positions. McCabe,
Of the st. Louis Browns, was in
the box for the locals and deliv-
cred the goods in fine shape.
Capt. Wykoff handled cleanly
everything he put over. Nc
Cabe, in fielding his position
used more speed than the home
boys were accustomed to and
this, in a few instances, result
ed in the runner being safe in
stead of out. He, however, soon
adjusted himself to conditions
burned them over to the batters
and a very interesting contest
was the result.
Smith, for the Blues, had toe
much smoke for the home boys
Capt. Gates made a double anC
Stevens a single-that was all.
Batteries-Smith and Har.
grave; Athletics, McCabe anC
Wykoff.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Two Young Boys Apprehended.


Arthur and Luther Jackson,
ages 13 and Is years, were
taken from a train Sunday at
Myrick and turned over to Sher-
iff Waddell. The two boys left
their home in Damascus, Ohio,
about two weeks ago with GA
cents between them and arrived
here with 4 cents. The boys say
that their parents have separat-
ed and that their father is fore
man of a steel works in Damas-
Gus, and that their mother is
living somewhere in California
with two small sisters. The
father is a Saturday night
drunkard and when in this con-
dition beats up everyone in
sight. At one Of these orgies
he was so brutal to the two boys
that they decided to make their
way to their mother. Sheriff
Waddell is trying to locate the
mother. In the meantime he has
taken them into his home, given
them clean clothing, and will
give them home comforts until
their relatives can be located
The boys are exceedingly bright
little fellows, we'll hammered anC
appreciative of every attention
If the mother can be located, we
would suggest that enough mon
ey be raised in the community
to send the little fellows on theil
way in comfort.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
HamIin Here Next Week.

Hon. c. w. Hamlin, the faith
full Democratic Representative of
this District, will spend all of
next week in Lafayette cam
paigning with the county candi-
dates. Democratic meetings will
be held at the following places
and dates, and Mr.. Hamlin and
other speakers will address the
public:
Napoleon, Monday, October
18th, at 2:30 p. m.
Wellington, Monday, October
10th, at 1880 p. m.
Dover, Tuesday, October 18th,
at 2:30 p. m.
Waverly, Tuesday, October
18th, at 7:3O p. m.
MayVleW, Wednesday, October
18th, at 200 p. m.
Confederate Home, Wednes-
day, October 18th, at 500 p. m.
Higginsville, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 18th, at 7:30 p. m.
Aullville, Thursday, October
10th, at 2:30 p. m.
Concordia, Thursday, October
18th, at 1880 p. m.
Alma, Friday, October 10th
at 2:30 p. m.
Corder, Friday, October 10th
at 1880 p. m.
Bates City, Saturday, October
21st, at 2;30 p. m.
Everybody is cordially invited
Ladies especially welcome.
By order of the Democrat,
Central Committee.
Henry c. Chiles,
Chairman,
Hugh c. Rogers,
Secretary.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Police Court.

Adolph Wolf, egro, was fined
$500 for disturbing the peace.
George Liehrman of Richmond
was assessed $3.50 for being
drunk, both plead guilty to
Judge Mountain in the police
court Monday morning. Wolf
was sent to the holdover, Liehr-
man paid his fine in cash.
Jesse Holmes, negro, for the
third time in the past ten days
has faced Judge Mountain for
disturbing the peace. Friday
morning he was fined $5.75. I'm
able to meet the fine required
and being in debt to the city for
the past two fines, he was order
ed to the holdover in which place
he will remain until his time ex-
pires.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
"The Final Cut"

The closing out sale of the inn
mense stock of the Lexington
Mercantile Company has taken
on new impetus with the "final
cut" The store was closed all
day Wednesday and Thursday
for the purpose of retagging and
arranging the stock for the fl
nal push. This morning at 9
O'Clock the rush will begin and
it is expected that it viii take
only few days to clean up what
remains.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
In Memory of George Joseph
Small.

On Tuesday, evening, October
3rd, 1916, George, the 6 year old
son of Robt. Small and wife,
slipped away to him who said:
"Suffer little children to come
unto me-" All unspotted from
this world in which he tarried
such a little while such a little
while! Only just long enough
for the parents heart strings to
entwine about the little life so
near their own, and to make
them feel the loss through all
the years to come. For each day
brings a new sense of loss; the
loss Of what the child would be
then. AS only those of US who
have seen the little white cask-
cts carritd from our homes
know.
In the cold moist earth we
laid him,
When the forest cast the leaf,
And we wept that one so love-
ly,
Should have a life so brief.
And yet not we meet it, was
that, this fair child of ours.
So gentle and so beautiful,
should perish with the flowers.
A. M. S.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mr.. John Lautridou and Miss
Anna Draoulec, both of Lexing-
ton, were married Monday in
the circuit court room by Judge
Samuel Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Warder
announce the birth of a son,
Thursday, October 10, 1916.
Mrs. j. Reid Ryland left Fri
day for Des Moines, Iowa,
w. V. Curtis and E. M. Taub-
man went to Kansas City Fri,
day on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Another Picture Show.

Thos. Walton and ]. w. War
der, Jr., have leased the Or
pheum building on Franklin ST.,
renamed it "The Princess" and
will give the first show some
time this week. The date will
be announced later.
Both gentleman are well
known in Lexington and per-
fectly familiar with what the
movie fans like and demand
They will give the best pictures
obtainable and thereby expect a
liberal patronage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. L. u. Nickel of
Fulton, Mo-, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Kennedy Of Paducah, Ken
tucky, who have been visiting
Mrs. NJ. E. Nickel, went to Kan
sas City Friday for a visit
before returning to their homes.
Miss Ella Nickel accompanied
them as far as Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Glasscock
and daughter, Miss Carrie, Miss
Elizabeth Morrison, Mrs. Oscar
Andreen, Miss Anne Marrs, Bu-
ford Gordon and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Mahan went to Odessa
Monday to attend the Thatch-
er-Martin wedding Mrs.
Thatcher is a former student of
Central College, and Mr., Thatch-
er a former instructor at Went
worth.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Henry C. Chiles,
Chairman,
Hugh c. Rogers,
Secretary.
Athletics 13; All-PrOs 8.

The baseball game Sunday
between the Athletics and the
.All-Pros Gutter Fingers) re-
suited in a very close contest as
far as the pitching went. "Hein-
lie" Huber was in the box for B.
.F.'s and allowed only four hits.
But, the ball was too elusive for
his fielders, and the score went
against him to the tune of 13 to
g. The game was well patronized
which was the all important
thing as the proceeds were divid-
ed between the players. For
this the players are very thank
full.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Death of Mrs. Josephine snider

Mrs. Josephine Snider died at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Robert X. Johnson, Saturday af-
ternoon on Highland Avenue at
6:10 o'clock, after an illness of
several months. Her death was
due to dropsy of the heart.
Mrs. Snider was born in this
city, August ID, 1858 and was
63 years of age.
The funeral conducted by Rev.
G. G. Riggan was held from
the home Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
L. H. S. 0; HigginsyiIIe S6.

The Lexington High school
boys went to Higginsville, Fri
day for a football game with
Higginsville High School. They
returned with the short end of
a SO to 0 score.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
w. M. A. 16; Bucker 6.

The Bucknerites were taken
into camp Friday by the
Wentworth football team by a
score of 16 to 6. Buckner scored
by intercepting a forward pass.
One of Wentworth's scores was
made easy through a blocked
kick.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Schelp and
Mrs. H. Meinecke went to Emma
yesterday to attend the fun
eral Of Mr.. Schelp's father, John
Schelp, who died Wednesday
morning. He was So years of
age.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Taegtbueh-
ring announce the birth of a
boy-Carl, Jr., Saturday, Octo-
Der 7, 1916.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

F. Lee Wallace and DR.. z. M.
Williams went to Marshall yes
terday to spend the day on busi-
ness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13

Mrs. William Cox of Waverly,
arrived Saturday evening for a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearl Long.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-13
Marriage License

Marriage license have been
issued to:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
NEWCOMER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
S. Korden of Minneapolis Drank Four
Ounces of Lysol But Lives to Tell
the TaIe-Trouble Over Ring

S. Korden, recent arrival in Minot,
attmpted to commit suicide at 1870
o'clock Monday morning at his home
just west of the Home hotel. He
wrote lengthy note to his wife and
then drank the contents of four
ounce bottle of Lysol When a doc
tor arrived 80 minutes later, Korden
was unconscious. He was taken to
the hospital where he regained con-
sciousness after several hours. He is
recovering nicely and will probably be
taken home today.
He appears to be sorry for his act
and it is believed that he hasn't the
sand to try the feat over.
Korden lives in one of the small
houses in the west end Of the city with
a woman he claims is his wife and
with his sister. 1t appears that he had
taken possession of a diamond ring be-
longing to the woman he calls his sis
ter This caused a rumpus and he
grew despondent and decided to shut
fe off The man and the women re-
Gently came to Minot from the Twin
Cities.
In his note Korden said he was moth
ing but a criminal anyway and had
nothing to live for.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
SCARCITY OF FIRST
CLASS WORKMEN
So Many Buildings Under Construc-
ton That Labor is Scarce-Many
Fine Buildings Planned.

Architect Woodruff informs the In
dependent that building operations are
being hampered greatly by a shortage
of skilled workmen. In spite of the
fact that they are paying first class
brick-layers IS cents an hour and IS
cents for first class carpenters at the
present time, contractors of this city
are bending every energy to secure a
sufficient supply of workmen: The
plans are now in readiness for the
new A. Baker block which will be
erected on East Central avenue. This
building will be 46 by 70 feet in size,
with two stories and full basement.
Fronting on Central avenue and Third
street, on Third street will be one
store and on Central avenue there will
be two. The upper floor will be occu-
pied by apartments. This building
will add quite materially to the gen
eral appearance Of this section of the
city. Other buildings for which plans
have been drawn are the Shaw-Brun-
ner block on First street S. E., which
will be 14O by 81 1-2 feet and two
stories in height-the front portion
will be three stories. A full basement
will afford the Emerson-Todd Auto
Co every facility for storage purposes.
The first floor will be occupied by
them as salesroom and for office
quarters. Work is progressing nicely
or the extension of the Minot Trans
fer Co.'S block adjoining the Shaw
Drummer block and it is expected that
the building will be ready for occu-
pancy by August 1. The big Mccoy
L1Ock on s Main street will be started
within a few days. This block will
have frontage of so feet and depth
Of 1874 feet. 1t will be three stories
with full basement. Mrs. M. E. Dwire
has had plans drawn for fine build
irg which she will erect at the corner
of S. Main and Third avenue This
building will be two stories and base
n1ent, but the plans call for walls cap
able of supporting two additional
floors, which will be added later The
first floor will contain stores while
the upper floors will be fitted up as
apartments.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
FOXHOLM FARMER
DROWNED IN THE MOUSE
Albert Olson, Aged 3S Years, Met
Death While Bathing Sun
day Evening.

Albert Olson, aged 38 years, one of
the old settlers up Mouse river north
east of Foxholm, met death from
drowning in Mouse river while bath
ing Sunday evening. The body was
not recovered until Monday afternoon.
The funeral was held Tuesday, inter-
ment being made in the Vaagen ceme-
terry near the old Questad postoffice.
Olson and his wife's brother, Sam
Vaagen, had gone to the river to
bathe. Olson, who was good SWIM
mer, started to swim across the river,
which is quite wide at this point, when
he sank beneath the placid surface of
the stream. 1t is believed that he had
heart failure or was taken with
cramps.
Mr.. Olson had lived in that vicinity
for the past fourteen years. He leaves
a wife and four children who have the
sympathy of host of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
N'C0Y LEASES
Anderson BLOCK
New Furniture Store Will Occupy the
Entire Main Floor and Basement
of Five Story Building.

Paul v. Mccoy, president of the
Mccoy Furniture Co., the new $4,000
corporation which will soon be in
readiness for business, has just closed
lease for the main floor and base
ment of Frank Anderson's block, now
under construction, just opposite the
Federal building. The furniture store
will occupy the entire main floor of
the building, which is 60 feet wide
running back the entire length Of the
lot. The building is now up to the
second story and will be rushed to
completion.
Mr.. Mccoy left Saturday for Chr
cago to join the manager Of the store,
L. C. Cooksey, with whom he will
spend several days buying the COM
plete new stock Of f .rniture and fur
nishings for the store. They intend
to visit Grand Rapids, Mich.
The store will be opened on or be-
fore Sept. 1.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
GEORGE s. LOTUS
EQUITY LEADER
DIES At ST. PAUL
Passed Away Sunday Night at home
of Sister in St. Paul After Years
Illness from Cancer of Bowels

George S. Lotus, sales manager of
the Equity Cooperative Exchange,
died Sunday night at $50 o'clock at
the home of his sister in St. Paul, aft
er an illness of almost year.
The death of Mr.. LOTUS, while not
unexpected, comes as a great shock to
a large number Of people over the
state of North Dakota, especially so
to the members of the Equity, whose
battles Mr.. LOTUS had been fighting
since he became connected with the
organization.
A telegram received at Equity head
quarters stated that Mr.. LOTUS suf-
fered terribly toward the last, his all
ment being one that caused great suf-
fering all during his illness. His death
was due to cancer of the bowels.
Mr.. LOTUS was 43 or AZ years of
age. He leaves a wife, three daugh-
ters and one son, in the immediate
family, all of whom were with him at
the time of his death. The deceased
was born in Wisconsin. For number
of years he was connected with one Of
the leading western railroads and was
considered one of the greatest rate
experts # the northwest. After leav~
ing the railroad business Mr.. Lotus
entered the commission business, be
ing an active member of the firm of
Loftus-H Hubbard Co. In July, 1912, he
became sales manager OF the Equity,
and after his connection with that, or
panization travelled considerably thru
out the state of North Dakota, where
he became known to practically every
E. of tho ooponnOnwoq Ifh
Mr.. Lotus was taken i'll at Minot
Aug. 5. 1915. He had spoken at big
Eouitv meeting at New Rockford the
day before and had just arrived IN
Minot when he became quite Ill. he
was eating lunch with the writer when
he complained of feeling very Ill and
left to consult physician. He went
to Florida for his health, spending all
of last winter there. There were times
during his illness when he was not ex-
pected to recover, but his remarkable
constitution pulled him through each
occasion. Of late, he has been recelv-
ing treatment from a specialist IN
New York city.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, large number
of friends from over the northwest at
tending the sad rites.
Mr.. Lotus was born in De Soto,
Wis, Aug. 26, 1873, and came with his
parents to Minneapolis in 1882. Dur
inc his first year in Minneapolis he
worked as a newsboy, but at 10 years
of age he got place as messenger in
the freight department of the Mime
apolis & St. Louis. He was chief clerk
in the department at 20. Later he went
to the St. Paul and Duluth as assist
ant general freight agent. When that
road was absorbed into the Northern
Pacific system Mr.. LOTUS was, n
years old. He decided to 60 into bust
ness, and became associated with l
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20

ing and it was fortunate that his SER
vices could be secured. The small ad-
mission of 35 cents will he charged at
each recital, to defray the expenses
The following is the program for Mon
day evening:
Concert Overture-A Hollins.
Toccata in c.. S. Bach.
Andante Cantabile from Fourth
Symphony-C. M. Widor.
Caprice in B Flat-A. Guilmant.
Vocal Solo, "Come Unto Me"-Miss
Ruth Ellison.
Sonata No. 6.-F. Mendelssohn.
Variations de Concert-J. Bonnet.
126th Psalm, Wennerberg-By Miss
Martha Reishus and Chorus.
Psalm 94-J. Reubke.
Meditation-Morandi.
Bell Rondo-Morandi.
Vical Solo, 20, Divine Redeemer"-
Miss Ola Stromrud.
Marche Funebre ct Chant Sera-
rhique-A. Guilmant
The Holy Night-D. Buck.
Pomp and Circumstances-E. Elgar.
At Mondays recital there will be
three numbers by Mr.. Rupprecht, sew
eral by the chorus and vocal solos viii
be rendered by Miss Sigrid Reishus
and Miss Nora Fauchald, the latter
Just back from Brooklyn, where she
has received musical training.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-20
WAR is MURDER

New York Sun: To Professor Lyon
Phelps of Yale university belongs the
honor of giving the doctrine of peace
at any price it's best because briefest-
est expression. The professor COM
pressed mountains of pacifist oratory
into this tabloid form of courage and
wisdom in equal parts:
"World peace is to be obtained only
through the ignominy, for it's sake, of
a martyred nation: I hope our nation
will be that one. Patriotism IS an IL
lusion. To spill blood on the flag de-
grades it more than to spit on it. War
is murder; if we take up arms we
should give up religion. War will go
the way Of duelling, not because it is
brutal, but because it is silly. It is an
anchronism, reversion to barbarism.
Whatever the pacifists are, they are
not cowards."