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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Death of Gus HOlmgren.

Gus HOlmgren, died Sunday
morning at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. Knute Burglund, near
the Valley mines, after an i'll
ness Of only two days of pneu-
monia.
Mr.. Holmgren was born in
Sweden, March 26th, 1866, and
was 81 years old. He came to
this county in 1885.
The survivors are three sis
tiers and one brother, Mrs. Knute
Burglund near the Valley mines,
Mrs. Pete Thorsonfof this city,
Mrs. Richard Silin of Michigan
and John Holmgren of Onoda,
Kansas.
The funeral was held from
the home of Mrs. Burglund Tues
day afternoon at 2::3O o'clock.
Services were conducted by Rev.
j. c. Bierbaum. 6.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23

was easily the feature of the
evenings entertainment, was the
dancing specialties of Miss Peg
gy Wingfield of Kansas City.
She made her first appearance in
Lexington at the w. M. A. gym
nasium at Miss Gilkeson's clos
ing dance about two weeks apo
and made quite a hit. She gave
three dances Tuesday night and
the vociferous applause of the
audience was spontaneous in
dorsement Of her ability as an
interpretative dancer. Miss
Wingfeld is only twelve years of
age. She is niece of Mrs. C.
A. Petit of this city.
Everything went off smoothly,
and as a whole, the show was a
great success.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Death Of Mrs. Mary E. Smith.

Death of Mrs. Mary E. Smith.
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, a former
citizen of this county died at her
home, 1902 Woodland Avenue,
Kansas City, Missouri, Monday
night at 1000 o'clock. Her
death resulting from old age and
general debility.
Mrs. Smith was born in Miss
issippi, Nov. 8, 1899. She left
Lexington 15 years ago and has
since resided in Kansas City.
She is survived by three sons
R. Lee Smith of Higginsville, w.
A. Smith, Kansas City and Mark
w. Smith of Honolulu.
The remains we're brought to
Lexington Wednesday morning,
and buried direct from the train,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Council Meeting.

The council met in an adj
journed session Friday night
with John Perry, president pro
tenn of the council in the Mayors
chair.
A motion was passed allowing
the fire committee to purchase
eight fire suits for the fireman,
at once.
A motion was passed allowing
a light to be placed at 18th and
State streets.
The following judges and
clerks were appointed for the
city election to be held Tuesday,
April 3, 1917.
First Ward: Judges-M. L.
Starkebaum, Thomas Young,
Theo. Rosewall, Martin Collins,
Sr., Charles Bledsoe, Martin
Collins, Jr.
Clerks-Marshall Easter, John
Mcdonald, Thomas Wedge, John
Mcnamara.
Second Ward: Judges-W. G.
Duncan, M. j. Corners, Mack
Cravens, ]. D. Thompson, Harry
Blee, Sr., Mike Blee.
Clerks-O. o. Wilcoxon, Lewis
Gale, Peter Mulligan, Theo.
Ludwig.
Third Ward: Judges-D. T.
Bogie, John Burris, Chas. Bar
ron, VIM. Morrison, Lawrence
Fuhr, Arthur Bour.
Clerks-Geo. w. Carter, w. w,
Russell, Milt Price, w. V. Cur
tis.
Fourth Ward: Judges-George
Simmons, Jas. Rosewall, Ar.
thur Simmerman, AlonzC
Swartz, Henry Keller, Leon Roy
Clerks-C. C. Cross, Jno. Lier.
man, C. w. Hicklin, Jno. A
Mosby.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
PROBATE LAWS SIMPLIFIED
Bill Drawn by Judge S. n. Will
son Becomes A Law.

The bill revising the procedure
of the probate courts drawn by
Judge S. N. Wilson of this city
and introduced in the senate by
Senator ]. J. Duncan of Lincoln
county, chairman of the commit
tee on probate and wills, and in
the house by J. D. Robinson,
chairman of a like committee in
the house, will become a law by
the governors signature. In
the house many, amendments
were offered but all were finally
defeated, and the bill was passed
as originally presented. This
bill amends 50 sections of the
probate laws in a manner to ex-
pediate and simplify the pro-
cedure in cases covered by these
sections.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Mrs loves Lecture.

On Saturday afternoon, March
18th, a large audience heard Mrs.
Myrtle Osborne Lowe, of Kan
sas City, on the subject of Irish
drama. Several Irish musical
numbers formed an appropriate
introduction for her subject.
Mrs. ]. G. Crenshaw rendered
a group of Irish folk songs ar
ranged for the piano. Mrs. Man
ly Clark sweetly sang, Mother
Machree," and "When Irish
Eyes are Smiling" Miss Ger
trude Kearn Of Central College
told the story of Ireland's birth
in the song, "a Little Bit of
Heaven"
Mrs. Lowe is a graduate of Le-
land Stanford University and
has made a special study Of lit
erature. She is also a member
of the Athenium and well known
in Kansas City club work. Her
lecture on the Irish Renaissance
was a real treat to students of
literature, dealing, as it did, with
subject comparatively new.
Her hearers were delighted with
the realistic way in which she
presented Irish life and charac-
ter. The literary department of
the Woman's Club is to be con-
graduated upon having had the
privilege of introducing Mrs.
Lowe to Lexington.
Mrs. J. Conway Snyder,
Press Reporter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
LOUIS HEIMER
FOUND DEAD
Stricken While Returning From
A NeighbOrIy Call.

Louis Heimer, who lived on a
farm about eight miles south of
Lexington, was found dead Mon
day afternoon about 2 o'clock
following a search for him since
early Monday morning. He had
left home Sunday evening about
6 o'clock to call upon a neighbor
and was last seen alive about 8
o'clock when he left for home.
Being absent from breakfast
Monday morning, a search was
started. His body was found
near a straw stack on the
Schramm farm, and presumably
death resulted from heart
trouble.
Mr.. Heimer was born in st.
Charles, Mo-, April 10, 1853. He
is survived by his wife and
eight children.
The funeral was held at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at
the Catholic church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Death of Mrs. Walter Strutman.

Deatn OF Mrs. waiter Strutman.
Mrs. Walter Strutman died
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at her home in Kansas City af-
ter a prOtracted illness.
Mrs. Strutman was the daught-
er of Matthew Spruce and was
born in this city August 2, 1890.
She had lived here until her mar
riage to Mr.. Strutman, May l,
1910. Mrs. Strutman had been
in poor health for several
months and though given every
attention the disease could not
be stayed.
Besides her husband, she is
survived by her father, Matthew
Spruce; to grandmothers, Mrs.
Mary Simms and Mrs. Sarah
Spruce; one sister, Mrs. Roy
Meyer, all of this city.
The body was brought to
Lexington Friday and taken to
the home of her sister, Mrs.
Roy Meyer, 2O16 South street.
The funeral services conducted
by Rev. Chas. Weed, were held
at the Episcopal Church of
which she was an active member,
Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Engagement Announced.

Friday night at a St. Patrick's s
party given at their home, 2115
Main Street, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam G. Herd announced the en-
gagement of their daughter,
Miss Jennie Herd, to Mr.. Ever
EFT E. Shriver. The we'd
ding will take place June II,
1917.
Miss Herd is a young lady of
pleasing personality and is
very popular among her large
circle Of friends. Mr.. Shriver,
whose home is in Rochester, Ind,
has lived in Lexington for the
past three years. He is a young
man of exemplary habits and a
favorite among his acquain-
tances. He holds a responsible
position with the Missouri Gas
and Electric Service Co.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herd was beautifully decorated
appropriate to a st. Patrick's
celebration. About thirty young
people we're present. Refresh
ments we're served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23

Your attention is called to a
statement of Mayor Louis Min
or, Jr, printed in this issue in
which he informs the citizens
and taxpayers of the city that
on and after April 1st, the city's
business will be placed on a
cash basis. In other words, bills
accruing on and after April LIST
will be paid out Of the revenue of
that year, and if there is any
thing left it win be applied on
the old indebtedness, which
amounts to about $4,000. The
holders of old claims against the
city have our coincidence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23

Miss Margaret Taylor who is
direct from the pattern hat de-
partment of the Lens-Znkoski
Wholesale Millinery House ar
rived Monday to assist in the
Millinery Department of the
Lexington Mercantile Co.
Mrs. Florence Smith, who has
been visiting Mrs. ]. C. Grady,
left Saturday for her home
in Chillicothe. Mrs. F. B. Low
man, Mrs. Graddy's mother, ac-
companied her home for an ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. Hugh Patton left Tuesday
morning for her home in Nc
Falls, Mo-, after a visit here
with her daughter, Miss Gwyn-
etha Patton at Central College.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Kinkead
went to Independence Saturday
for a visit.
Peter Mallott went to Concor-
dia Tuesday to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Braksick Will PrObated.

The will of the late Fritz
Braksick, a prosperous farmer
who lived near Napoleon, was
offered for probate Tuesday
in the probate court. Mr.. Brak-
sick died in December. He died
possessed of considerable person
al property and two farms, all of
which he left to his widow.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
''BROADWAY JONES"
A SUCCESSFUL HIT
Toe Dancing Specialties of Miss
Wingfeld, the Feature of
the Show.

The two act musical comedy,
broadway JONES'" was present
ed Tuesday night at the Grand
by the senior class Of w. M. A.
and the young ladies Of Lexing-
ton. The Grand was filled to it's
full seating capacity, and the
universal sentiment of the large
crowd was, "Best Of it's kind
ever produced in Lexington"
Broadway Jones" is the sec
ond annual play presented by w.
M. A., last years being, "Char-
ley's Aunt" Both productions
have been under the direction of
Warren Vivion, a local boy. Mr..
Vivion's ability is well known to
the people of this vicinity and
for the past year has been di-
recting plays at schools and col
leges. He is to be congratulated
upon making a finished pro-
duction of Broadway Jones" in
less than three weeks. Mr.. WV
ion was assisted in coaching of
the chorus by professional
director from st. Joseph.
The chorus was well balanced
and gave evidence of careful
training.
Miss Kitty Sue Penick played
the part of Mrs. Goodly, and
made a decided hit by her sing
ing of the song, Rackety Coo;"
Sissy was portrayed by Miss
Inez Walker; Misses Theresa
Wilson and Marguerite Bates
took the part of Minerva and
Alvina, the latter displaying ex-
ceptional talent in the
role of an old maid. The fea-
ture musical number was by
Miss Winifred Vim, the title
being, "In An Alley" The dance
accompaniment rendered by the
members of the chorus was a
scream.
Guy Burns, who is famous at
W. M. A. for his histrionic abil-
ity, was in the title role, and his
impersonation of the Bishop of
Ballarat was very clever. The
part of the original Bishop was
displayed by Geo. Groce. G. P.
Kelly and B. Combs were very
good in the character parts of
Ebenezer Goodly, and Helma, a
Swedish maid. T. Allen was a
splendid Irish cop" while M. O..
Harrison was good in the role of
Richard Heatherly.
The attraction which seemed
to take the audience and which
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Notice.

The next issue of the Lafay-
cite Telephone Company's Di-
rectory will go to press in a short
time.
Any one desiring changes in
the present listing will kindly
notify the Company in writing
at once.
Respectfully,
Lafayette Telephone Co.
3-20-1w.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
From a Son of Erin.

Editor of The Intelligencer,
Sir:-Having been invited to
an entertainment through your
paper to be given at the Elks
Hall on the 18th of March, in
honor of st. Patrick, Ireland's
patron Saint, availed myself
of the opportunity, being able to
attend the same. AS gentleman
were invited, l was egotistical
enough, or ignorant enough, as
you prefer, to attend. And l
must admit it has been a long
time since enjoyed such pleas
ant entertainment. But strange
to say, was like the lone high
wayman with not a man in the
audience but your humble SER
want, and still / felt at home
from the fact I had two stall
wart daughters with me.
The first part of the porgram
was the distribution of tiny
green flags with the harry of
Erin. Mrs. E. B. Vaughan act
ed as temporary chairman, or
chairwoman, if you please, and
introduced Miss Agnes Hamilton
as permanent chairman, who op-
ened the proceedings with some
timely remarks in a low sweet
voice and, as the great author
would say, "an excellent thing
in woman" Both acquitted
themselves as creditably as if
presiding over a Democratic
convention.
On opening the entertainment,
Mrs. j. G. Crenshaw gave sever
al selections of Irish airs from
Tom Moore and also gave Balls
renowned "Kilarney's Lake" f"
rendered in a masterful manner
and highly appreciated. Next
was Mrs. Manly Clark singing
Mother Machree," and "When
Irish Eyes are Smiling,"-and
let me add here, it must be on
rare occasions when one can
hear her equal, and it brings to
my mind the oft repeated re-
mark that person is never a
prophet in his own country.
doff my hat to you, Madam
Clark, as a singer. Miss Kearn
of Central College sang a little
Bit of Heaven" Although both
cred from stage fright, she sang
in an excellent manner. She has
a sweet voice and pleased the
audience immensely.
The address of the evening was
by Mrs. Lowe, a lady of refine
ment and pleasing personality.
He'd address was on the modern
Irish drama and history and its
influence on the literature of
the day. She did not go back to
the days of Moore, Goldsmith,
Gratten, Sheridan, Shields or
Curren, bat confined her re-
marks to Yates and Madam
Gregory that were very pleasing
and portrayed the Irish charac-
ter as it is in homely phrase, free
from the artificial, overdrawn
caricature of the stage Irishman.
Yours truly,
WV
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County Board of Equalization.

OUuIIIy DUdIu UI EqudIILdIIUh.
This board will meet in the
County Court room, in Lexing-
ton on Monday, April End. Any
taxpayer having any grievance
will please appear before the
said Board.
The County Court will not
meet until the second Monday,
April 9th.
GEO. w. BATES,
County Clerk.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
Death Of Mrs. Fred Bray.

Mrs. Fred Bray of Waverly,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. R. S.
Pointer Of near Mayview, died
Friday at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Chas. Dasher, near
Odessa. Her death resulted
from an operation. Besides her
parents, she is survived by three
sisters, and one brother, Mrs.
Chas. Dasher, Mrs. c. E. Shell
ton, Miss Pattie and Wesley
Pointer, all of this county.
The funeral was held in
Waverly Saturday afternoon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23
He Was Too Late.

"Vot row seats ?" asked Jake
of the ticket seller.
Fourteenth row." was the re-
ply.
"Ain't you got nodding soon
|-Ex.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23

Friends of Rev. S. o. Hall, for
mer pastor of the local Presby-
terian church, will be glad to
know that he is located in
Staunton, Va, and is pastor in
charge of the First Presbyterian
church of that city.
Carlyle Wallace of Gary, Ind
lana, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth X. Wallace, in this
city.
Mrs. ]. B. Jenkins returned
Tuesday evening from visit in
st. Louis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-23

w. H. Dunn, of the firm of
Dunn & Kessler, consulting
landscape architects with offices
in the Commerce building, Kan
sas City, Mo-, spent Friday at
Central College.
Mrs. John McDermott return
ed to her home in Plattsburg
Sunday morning after attending
the funeral Of Mrs. Walter
Strutman,
Mrs. M. l. Catron who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs: w.
A. Estabrook, left Tuesday for
her home in Washington, D. G.
Miss 0rdine Williams of Gen.
trail College went to Excelsior
Springs Friday to spend the
week end with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Swartz went
to Kansas City Sunday morning
for a visit with their daughter,
Mrs. Roscoe Norman.
A marriage license has been
issued to-:
Oliver MOffet. Lexington
Life Fairchaild.. Lexington
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

adjoining the city dock for the pur- pose of installing fish floats for the sum of $10,000. was read and it was voted to make the purchase. The street and wharfage committee was instructed to act in conjunction with the committee from the Merchants Protective Association to get the ab- stract of title examined and the deed prepared for ratification by the coun- cil at the next meeting.
 Many Speakers
 President Charles Goldstein, of the Merchants Protective Association, George F. Forrest, chairman of the committee of the association on the fisheries question and who has ta- ken a leading part in investigating the lighting question, Allen Shattuck, William Britt, J. A. Hellenthal, w. A. Clark and others addressed the council on the lighting and fisheries both of which originat- ed with the Merchants Protective As sociation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

of the distributing system and also relative to the profits to be realized by the city. The figures in brief showed as follows:
 Cost of Installation
 Total cost of installation $20,2S0.
 Total cost of operations, $6,922.40 per year.
 Net profit to the city per year be- tween $17520 and $19,357
 These figures were the tabulations of itemized statements prepared by Mir. Bradley's electricians and other electrical engineers and are approxi- mated as near as possible at this time.
 A few suggestions were offered by Mayor Valentine for the benefit of the council as follows;
 Now suppose the city of Juneau should decide to accept the proposal of Mir. Bradley and install the cleo tric light plant as proposed, at $20,- 280.00. it would probably take two months to complete the wiring, etc. leaving eight months for the present city government to run on. The city treasury would derive profit of S1.440.00 per month or for the eight months $1152o00, which deducted from the original cost of $20,800. % would leave an indebtedness due the treasury on this transaction of $8,- 760.00, and if this amount of $20,- S00.00 should be paid from the city treasury it would be without interest and that much more could be added to the net profit and interest saved would amount to $1.081.60 for the eight months. Which amount deduct ed from the $S,76000 which will be owing the treasury will leave a bal ance due the treasury of $7,679.00 having the tax and license money lying in the bank and earning noth- ing. Arrangements have been made whereby any shortage can be bor- rowed at eight per cent per annum, either at the present time or at the end of the term
 At this point it was moved and carried that the Mayor be empow- cred to enter into the contract with the Treadwell Company and the street wharf and light committee was in structed to investigate costs of in stallation, operation. profits to ac- crue to the city and the best course to be followed and to report at the next meeting of the council
 Direct Purchase of Shattuck
 Property
 The proposal of Henry Shattuck to sell or lease the city the Mann property on the Juneau waterfront
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
STEAMER AL-kI SAILED
 SOUTH THIS MORNING

At ten o'clock this forenoon the steamer Al-Ki sailed for the south with small list of passengers. The Al-Ki had a good load of frozen fish which she had taken aboard at Sitka. merchant was a passenger on the Al-ki, making a round trip. Those leaving Juneau for the south were Miss G. M Burke, D. c. Allen, N. Badger, c. E. Edwards, Miss N. Steinbeck, Roy Steinbeck, and George Stenbeck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
HUMBOLDT soUTHRoUND TODAY

The steamer Humboldt sailed southbound today, shortly after noon, taking the following passengers: Mol ly Mouiock, M Smith, F. l.. Forbes. A. Ellison. Maude Hargraves. Alber- to Stedman, Miss Stedman, w. A. c. Baldwin. M Draper. E. M. Russell, E. J. Casey and NJ. Venock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

Empire classified advertisements 4re read by everybody. They work while you rest. If you want to sell. tny. rent. or exchange anything; if xDu want work or somebody to work; if you want information or Geve information. use The Empire plassified Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
FOR RENT-ROOMS

SINGLE ROOMS AND APART MENTS-In the most desirable loca. tion in Juneau, at moderate prices. Let us convince you. JUNEAU APARTMENTS, CALHOUN AVE, 1 Block from City Hall MRS. J. A. BURKLAND, Mgr
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Piano Tuner

GEORGE ANDERSON, Export. Twsn. ty years experience. Factory repre- sentative Tor high orade planos and player planes. Address Box es1. Phone 14s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09

BERGMAN HOTEL--New; clean, steam-heated scenic location; cour- teous treatment; well-managed; req sonable rates; the best place in Ju- neau to live. Come, see and be con yinced
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
Notice of Change of Vessels Name.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by l.. Kane of Hoonah, Alaska, that the Commissioner of Navigation has the name of tho St.s. DOLPHIN, off cial No. 208988, to (Ga.s) PATR1- CHA. je7?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
FOR sALE-houses and Real Estate

i, FOR SALE Three-room house
 $408, inquire Mooney at Home Gro cery. j15
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-09
TO SELL your property quickly, and for its fair valuation, worth ALL that classified advertising costsdont you think
JUNEAU CHURCH SERVICES
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RUssIoN ORTHODOX CHURCH

RUssioN ORTHODOX CHURCH (Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, Rector) This evening at D. m. Saturday. Vespers and maths.
 Sunday morning at 9:30 a. m.-Di- vine Lithurgy of St. John Chrysos- tom. 6 D. m. Sunday vespers. Monday morning, the feast of the Holy Spirit. Divine Liturgy at 9 a. m.
 Bishop Philipp of Alaska will take part in all the services.
 :. :. s. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 c. T. Mcqueen. Pastor)
 Sunday, June 10th, 1917 Morning Worship, II a. m. Subject of sermon, ''The Beati- tude of Heart Purity" Sunday School, 1915 m. Epworth League, z D. m.-Topic: The High Grace of Loyalty" Lead CT Ralph Kletzing.
 Evening worship, 8 D. m. Sub ject of sermon; 'Is Christianity Pro gressive?"