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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
JOhnsOn-SchuItz.

Mr.. Robert L. Johnson and
Miss Nettie Schultz both of this
city were married Saturday
evening at $3.50 o'clock at the
Baptist parsonage. Rev. G. Gar
land Riggan performed the cere-
mony.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Schultz of
this city and is a young lady of
splendid character. The groom
is a young man of good habits,
industrious, and a general favor
ite among his associates. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson will make
their home with the brides par
ents on Southwest Boulevard.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Probate Court.

The case of Murray VS.. Muir
ray was called in the probate
court Friday Judge S. N.
Wilson presiding. The case grew
out of the settlement Of the es-
tate of T. A Murray of near
Odessa. Mr.. Murray and his
wife died last fall only twelve
hours apart. Mrs. Murray had
property of her own which she
willed to her husband. He died
leaving no will. T. E. Murray,
a son, was administrator until
he brought suit to recover
$4,000 on a note which he claims
is due him, then D w. Sherman
was appointed A suit has been
brought in the circuit court to
entangle the difficulties.
The case was decided by
Judge Wilson in favor of the
plaintiff. The other heirs will
appeal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
BARRIERS Make Changes.

Daniel Ruebel, who put the B
in barbering in Lexington, and
who conducted a shop on East
Main for twenty-five years, has
purchased a half interest in
Ben Steele's shop on the other
side of the street further west
and removed to his new location.
He is ready to meet all corners.
Mr.. Ruebel in his vocation is as
much a fixture in Lexington as
any institution we have.
Arthur John, the proprietor
of Mr.. RuebePs old stand, has
sold a half interest in the shop
to Leslie Mitchell, who formerly
conducted shop in Wellington
John Bush, who has been EN-.
ployed at the Kemner shop foI
about a year, is now shooting
rock at the Grady mine.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Killed BY Falling From Train.

Killed BY Falling From Train.
DR.. B. 7. Payne, county coron-
er, was called to Odessa Tues
day to take charge of the body
of a man who had fallen from
a c. & A. train and killed. The
body was first discovered by
another train crew and word left
.at Odessa. The body was sent
for and taken to an undertaken
in Odessa, pending Identification.
Letters were found on him adj
dressed to Chas. A. Hanton,
Kansas City, Kansas, Platts-
burg and Lathrope. He was
fairly well dressed and his gen.
eral appearance was not of the
"bum" type. Thus far Coroner
Payne has been unable to con-
meet with any relative.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
BOotleggers Arrested.

Sunday afternoon Deputy
Sheriff John Toner and Con-
stable A. R. Rush arrested Chas.
Spruse and VIM. Price, colored,
for selling liquor on Sunday and
without a license. Neither being
able to furnish bond, which was
placed at $4,000, they were put
in the county jail.
In Justice w. P. Coles court
Monday Spruce plead guilty and
was fined 500 and cost. In de-
fault of payment he was sent to
the county jail for seventy-one
days.
VIM. Price, the negro, refused
to plead guilty, but on the evi-
dence introduced, Judge Cole
fined him 5000 and cost. Being
unable to pay the fine, he was
committed to jail to partake Of
Sheriff Talbott's hospitality.
Let the good work go on
There is no more necessity fol
bootlegging in Lexington thar
a CRATE fire in hades.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Rare Musical Treat.

Music lovers of Lexington
may be assured of an unusual
concert by Alberto Salvi, harp
ist, and Nine. Helen Brown
Read, dramatic soprano, which
will be given in Murrell Audi
torium Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 8. The artists are repre-
sentatives of the best musician
ship and will give a program
complete with the choicest con-
cert literature. A beautiful
well-trained voice never fails in
musical enjoyment, and a harp
ist of Signor Salvi's attain
ments brings an opportunity
not frequently presented.
This concert and another
March 7, constitute a separate
series not confounded with the
regular Central College Lecture
Course. Season tickets for botf
entertainments will cost 81; sin
gle admission, so cents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
w. NJ. A. Lost First Prep-SchOOl
Game.

In the first of series of games
for the Prep-School champion
ship of Missouri, the Missouri
Military Academy took the lead
Friday afternoon by defeat
ing w. M. A. 80 to 30.
The locals played a hard game
and fought to win, but the great
teamwork and goal shooting ac-
curacy of the visitors were too
much for them. Missouri took
an early lead and always kept a
safe distance ahead of the home
boys. w. M. A. started several
rallies by making some sensa-
tional shots, but the defense of
Missouri always stopped them
before many points were added.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
WILSON RANCH
REPORTED SOLD
Consideration Said to be Ap-
prOximately Quarter
Million.

What is considered one Of the
biggest land deals made in this
section Of the State in many
months is reported to have been
practically completed here yes
terday afternoon.
It is said that L. A. Wells of
Amarillo has sold to A. B. Nc
Afee of Miami the Wilson Bros.
ranch, consisting of about H.
600 acres and located twelve
miles west and one mile south
of Bushland. The consideration
is said to approximate quarter
of a million dollars.
Mr.. McAfee is a man who has
confidence in this country for
wheat growing purposes and it
is reported that he intends to
Immediately plow up $500 acres
of sod. The whole ranch is said
to have not more than one per
cent waste land and the price is
said to be the highest paid for
land in large body in this sec
tion. j. F. Wilson, deceased, is
said to have purchased the land
fifteen years ago at $3.50 per
acre.
Since Mr.. Wilson's death the
property has been owned and
managed by Edgar Wilson, How
ard Wilson, Mrs. ]. E. Wilson
and Mrs. John Ward, all of Am
arillo.
All the details of the sale have
not been completed but the deal
is said to be practically closed.
Amarillo Exchange.
Howard Wilson is well known
in Lexington having lived here
several months a year or more
ago. He is a brother-in-law OF
Mrs. Mamie c. Steele, of this
city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
A Great Step.

Information has just been
received by the Academy from
Washington, D. C. that it had
been admitted into the R. o. T..
C. Preserved Officers Training
Corps), There was no difficulty
in securing this recognition
from the government as the
Academy has, for years, been
doing more military work than
was required for this standing.
The admission was granted both
for the Junior and Senior divis-
ions. Many advantages will
come to the Academy and to the
students from the recognition
in the way of equipment for
the drill and uniforms and cred
it's for the students. By it the
school has everything to gain
and nothing to lose. The COM
mandant, Major Sellers, has been
in Washington gathering infor-
nation to enable him to keep the
school in the front rank OF
schools of it's class.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Aged Woman Burns to Death.

Aged Woman Burns to Death.
Mrs. Mary Hammill, widow of
William P. Hammill, was found
dead in her room early Satur-
day morning at the home of her
grandson, William Richardson,
in Corder. Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ardson were awakened by the
smell of smoke and hurrying to
Mrs. Hammill's room found her
lying on the floor, all her cloth
ing burned from her body. There
was a stove in the room, but it
was closed, and the only light
was a lantern.
Coroner B. T. Payne was mott
fled and held an inquest, but
nothing definite could be estab-
lished as to how her clothing
caught fire.
The funeral was held Monday
from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. 7. R. Richardson and the
Corder Catholic church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
A Surprise Party.

Friends and members of Orion
Rebekah Lodge No. 682 gave
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe C. Talbot, a
surprise party, Monday, January
20, it being Mrs. Talbott's birth
day. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. George Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Shipman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Loney Campbell, Mr.. and
Houst Chunn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Joplin, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Seitz, Miss Ida Chanal,
Miss Catherine Campbell, Miss
Bertha Parks, Miss Carrie
Parks, Miss Daisy Shipman,
Miss Mabel Chunn, Mr.. Marvin
Neal, Mr.. John Toner.
Delicious refreshments were
served. A delightful evening
was spent and on leaving every
one wished Mrs. Talbot many
more happy birthdays.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Met Defeat at Excelsior.

The Lexington High basket
ball five suffered a severe defeat
at Excelsior Springs Saturday
night. The score was 81 to 15
The locals give no reason fol-
their defeat, only that the water.
town lads were too fast and had
"a considerable better under
standing of the indoor pastime
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
6sth Birthday Anniversary.

Last Thursday was the sixty
ninth birthday of Mrs. George
B. Gordon of this city. The an
niversary was thoughtfully OBJ
served by a number of her
friends who called to express
their congratulations and well
wishes. They brought with
them an excellent luncheon and
avery delightful few hours were
spent by all present.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

DR.. ]. w. Meng was taken to
the East Side hospital in Kan
sas City Monday to undergo an
operation. He has been in i'll
health for several months. His
son, w. D. Meng, who is the
editor of the Missouri notes in
the Kansas City Star, arrived
from Kansas City Sunday to ac-
company him to the hospital.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Major Sandford Sellers re-
turned Tuesday from Wash
ington, D. c., where he has been
attending a conference of the
Military Schools and Colleges OF
the United States. He was ac-
companied home by Mrs. Sci
lers and baby who have beer
visiting relatives in Richmond
Kentucky.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
w. M. AZ. an; St. PauI's. II.

The basket ball team of st.
Paurs College met a severe de-
feat at the hands of the Went
worth five Wednesday afternoon
at the Academy Gym. The
score was AZ to ~.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Death of Coleman schooler.

Coleman Schooler died at his
home in Aullville Saturday, Jan
uary 27. He was born in Ken
lucky, and was "a years of age.
He came to Missouri about
forty years ago and settled near
Odessa. About two years ago he
moved to Aullville. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was for
merly Miss Ella Benton.
The funeral was held from
the home Monday morning.
Burial was in the Oak Grove
cemetery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

A card received Tuesday
from Clyde Wright, who is in
the German hospital in Kansas
City, recovering from an opera
tion, states that he is sitting up
and doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Clem Tyree of near Lexington
sold 129 head of hogs, weighing
261 pounds each, on the Kan
sas City market Wednesday for
'$11.90 per hundred. 'A'
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Notice.

Daniel Ruebel has bought a
half interest in the Ben Steele
barber shop, 800 Main st. He
and Mr.. Steele are prepared to
give the best of service in the
tonsorial line, and invite their
friends to give them a share Of
their patronage. Adv,
2-2-1mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Mrs. M. G. McFadin was taken
to the German hospital in Kan
sas City Monday evening to un-
dergo a minor operation. The
operation was entirely success
full and Mrs. McFadin is doing
nicely. She was accompanied by
Mr.. McFadin and DR.. T. c. Ry-
land.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Chas. Scott, colored, was ar
rested Tuesday night for selling
liquor without a license. He was
released under a 5000 bond sign
ed by DR.. Ball.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
BENEFITS OF FARM
LOAN ACT
Ways in Which the New System
Aids the Farmer in Finan-
cling His Business.

oCSA W viz SNNlei NA III LpOh
Act, which has passed last sum-
mer, it will be easier in the fu-
ture for a farmer to secure mon
ey to make needed improvements
or for the purchase of live stock,
and it will be easier also for the
landless man to purchase a
farm, according to a recent pub
lication Of the Department of
Agriculture.
The Federal land banks es-
tablished under this act will
stand ready at all times, it is
expected, to lend money to far
mers on farm mortgage security.
The interest charges will be not
more than 6 per cent, nor more
than l per cent above the rate
paid on the bonds sold by the
banks. If Az per cent bonds
should be issued, therefore, the
rate charged on loans would be
I515 per cent or less. There will
be no commission or bonuses.
The loans will be made for pc
riods of time ranging from 5 to
40 years, thus doing away with
the trouble and expense of fire.
quent renewals.
The payment of a certain part
of the principal annually or
semi-annually, with the inter
est, will be required. The total
payment, including the interest,
will be. the same for each year,
and viii be Just large enough so
that the entire principal will
be paid off at the end Of the pc
riod. The annual payment thus
required to pay off loan of
$1,000, with interest at 5 per
cent, in 20 years, is S80.24.
After a loan has run 5 years
the borrower will be permitted
to pay off the whole amount, if
he desires, on any interest date,
or to make partial payments in
addition to the regular INSTALL
ment.
The requirement of INSTALL
ment payments on the amorti-
zatiOn plan, as outlined above,
will serve, first, to cultivate
habits of thrift in the borrower,
and second, to make possible
the placing Of the loans at a
lower rate of interest, since the
gradual reduction of the princi-
pal constantly improves the Sc
curity for the unpaid balance.
The privilege of optional pay
ments after the first 5 years
leaves the borrower free to dis
charge his Indebtedness before
the end of the loan-period, if he
finds it convenient to do so.
The Federal land banks will
perform three important SER
vices. (l) They will convert
the security which farm mort
cages afford into a negotiable
form, known as farm-loan
bonds. (2) They will furnish
: additional security for the pro-
| lection of these bonds, through
their capital and surplus, and
: thus make the bonds more at
tractive to investors. (3)They
will sell the land-bank bonds ir
the open investment market
which, for obvious reasons, the
small farmer could not reach tC
advantage.
Fl The bonds are to be issued il
! denominations ranging from
/ $25 to $1,000, and it is expect
n ed that the bonds of small de
/ nomination will encourage saw
ing through their appeal to in
dividuals who have not beer il
the habit of making invesn ants
The bonds will be secured NO
y only by farm mortgages do
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Mrs. Laura Wiser of st. Louis
arrived Tuesday for a visit
here with her parents, Judge
and Mrs. John Hedge. a.a
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

The thermometer registered
officially g. degrees below zero
Thursday morning.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage license has been is
sued to-: ta9 y
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

CONTINUED on page g.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
TEACHERS INSURANCE.

Teachers securing positions in the state after Sept. 1, according to the pension bill passed at the last session of the legislature must become members of the Retired Teachers association, and others may become members by filing an application with the secretary of the teachers retirement board before Sept. 30. All members must have per cent. deducted from their salary monthly by the school committee or board of education an order on the town treasury to be made by the secretary of such board for the total deductions. No teacher shall pay less than $25 nor more than $100 per year, the money to be suitably invested by the retirement beard. Should teacher wish to retire from the association, she shall have re. turned to her all the money she paid in, together with reasonable rate of interest. probably four Ter cent. After having taught 35 years or having at tianed the age of 60, the teacher will receive annuity which shall be pur- chased by the amount of money paid into the association, and in addition to the amount saved, the state will pay 8 pension equal to the annuity.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
RECORD BIRTHS EARLY.

The new law now in effect, requires that physicians or others in attendance at the birth of child, must record the birth with the Town Clerk within five days. Under the old law they had until the seventh of the following month to make report. The doctors have been handicapped in this respect and com- pelled to hold up their report on account of the failure to pick name for the child. There is fine for all who do not comply with the law, so pick names early and help doctors.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
TOWN ORDERS DRAWN
List of Orders Drawn by SeIectmen
 for Month of August.

The following is complete list of the orders drawn by the selectmen, for the month ending September lst, 1917. The Canaan Lumber Go. plank
 for bridges 8 TAB J:C. Stevens, man and team on
 road, SIS. 62, plank, $2.00 15.62 W. J. Reel, man and team on
 road >- .s.- 5.e2 StrattoA Bros. Supplies for Mrs.
 Edith Delatino, $12.25
 kent for Mrs. Edith Della.
 tino 5.00 - I7.25 G. l. Parsons & Sons, groceries
 for Mrs. Wm. McGuire I2.02 Anton.o q Pa ssini, care of Milton
 Decker, Aug. 22.1 F.-Ii.-SagtiTn, salary as Town
 Tr+as Sd0. Express on bond 60.2 26 O. G Sm'th, salary as Select.
 man 100. % B.J. strattop, salary as Select.
 man 75.oo A. A Hubbard, salary as Select r.
 man 75.oo J. B. Reed, salary as Auditor 2 % E. 0. FiDney, salary as Auditor 900 NJ. c. Smith, clerical work for
 Town 60. % W. S.. Peirce, moving town
 lawns twice . LOO W. J. Evans, moving and care
 of Canaan Valley cemetery 1000 Conn. Power Go. lighting traffic
 sign post l.54 W. Sleighter, Iainting sign l.5O F. R. Collin, Treas. Fees in
 court cases
 Edward Funk, 19. 6S, John
 Funk, $l9.6S Bat Parr 33.01 72.97 O. G. Smith, experimenting
 road work 40. co a
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
TAKEN TO LITCHFIELD.

On the complaint of Susan Ostran- der, about Is years of age. of Sails bury, Raymond Roraback, of Ashley Falls has been arrested and charged with a very serious crime.
 It is understood that while driving from Jakeville to Canaan, Roraback met the Ostrander girl, who was walk ing and asked him for a ride. After some words that he was not going her way, it is understood that she didn't care what way he was going as long as she could ride. She has since been stopping in various places in Canaan.
 A hearing was held before, Judge Ford last week and Roraback was placed under $500 bonds. Failing to secure bonds he was taken to Litch- field, last Thursday by Deputy Kelsey. of Salisbury to await trial before the superior court, on October 2nd.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
LOCAL FOOD SURVEY
Local Merchants are Required to Take
 Inventory.

The local merchants have received blanks from the Secretary of Agricul- ture, which require all merchants who deal in groceries, meats, grain, etc. to take complete inventory of goods on hand August 31. zs.--
 The Secretary of Agriculture, D. F. Houston, in sending these blanks to merchants, gives the following explana- tion:
 "War Emergency Food Survey. Under an act of Congress, Public No. 40, 56th Congress) approved by the President August 10. 1917, the Secre- tary of Agriculture is authorized. among other things, to take stock of the nations food supply" e.1.
 .'The purpose of such investigation is to secure essential facts as to our food supply, it's ownership and control, for the guidance of governmental agen. cies and the public in making plans for increasing production, for promo ting efficient distribution, and for directing conservation and utiliza, tion. :"
 Every individual, partnership, asso- citation, and corporation, including those who are engaged in r1anufactur. ing. storing, buying or selling or using foods, food materials or feeds, but not including any individual with respect to his personal or family needs, who owns or has in his possession any raw semi manufactured, or completely manufactured foods, food materials ol feeds, except any retail grocer whose stock is valued at less than $l,00C wholesale. must fill out these schedules and under oath, certify to their COT rvctness.
 These lists must be mailed not late, than ten days after they are received but where good cause can be shown en extension of not more than 30 day may be had. There is a penalty fo failure to comply with the order.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
FARMERS' MARKET
Norfolk Opened Community Produce
 Exchange Last Friday.

The farmers market was opened as produce exchange in front of the Town Hall, Norfolk, last Friday morn- ing and from the outset 1t has every appearance of being great success.
 ffffs- is. tffe nrsv murncv7-yyf -vvfrfvff WI have any knowledge, which has been started in town the size of Norfolk, and it should be highly pleasing to the community to note its success.
 A number of the Norfolk women very kindly gave their services, free of charge, thus making the transaction much more profitable to the farmers who came from every direction. par tial hst of the produce on sale consist ed of chickens, berries, plums and can ned vegetables as we'll as an immense quantity of all kinds of fresh vegeta- bles. .a.@
 The farmers started to arrive at about eight o'clock and the market was open from nine to twelve o'clock. The ex- pertinent has been reported as a great success and almost everything the farmss CTS brought was sold. Many expressions of delight were heard on being able to secure such fresh vegetables at such a low price and the farmers were equally glad to sell their produce, and not hsswo it go to waste as has been the case In many places.
 < It is proposed to have this farmers market every Tuesday and Friday, from to 12 o'clock, until frost comes. Any one interested or who would like ln- formation pertaining to this market may obtain it from MT. Bigelow, Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Buckingham of Nor folk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
MONEY FOR HIGH SCHOOL.

Those who direct the affairs of high schools in Connecticut are being urged by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to make application for their share of the money available to the state under the Smith. Hughes Bill, passed by Congress last year, the money to be used for the introduction of courses in vocational agriculture. Alp. plications to share in the appropriation may be made to the state board of agri. culture.
 The letters have been sent to the chairmen of school committees or boards of education in towns and cities where there are high schools and to the principals of high schools in the state.