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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06
Notice of Sale by Trustee.

By virtue OF the provisions of a GER
tain deed Of trust executed on the 18TH
day of February, 1915. by Frank Ross,
Atlas Ross and Mile Ross, TO The
Merchants x Farmers Bank OF Oko-
Iona, Miss, to secure the payment "t
an indebtedness therein given, d
which said deed of trust IL OF record
i'm the office of the chancery clerk OF
Monroe county, at Aberdeen, Miss
in book w, at page 3Sl, of the records
of trust deeds, and default having
been made in the payment OF said
indebtedness, /, w. II. Davenport,
the trustee in said instrument, at the
request of the benifciaries, will offer
for sale and will sell To the highest
and best bidder for cash, within legal
hours, on
TUESDAY, MAY sth, 1917,
in front OF the court honse door, In
the town of Aberdeen, Monroe conn
ty. Mississippi, the following describ-
ed property. to-wit:
Fractional part of the west halt 4
section /, township -, range eari,
of basis meridian of Chickasaw ces-
sion of Monroe county and State of
Mississippi, more particularly desert >
ed as follows: Beginning at the qua =
ter section corner OF the south line (
section 1, township i3. range q eas
thence due north along the quarter
line 40 chains and 70 links 20 a stake
on the quarter section line; thence
due west 20 chains and 81 links 10 "A
stake; thence due south as chains and
rs l-2 links To stake on the south
line Of aforesaid section !, township
10, range east, and thence due east
along south line Of aforesaid section
20 chains and 81 links 20 the quarter
section corner and beginning point.
Less 10 acres in woodland along the
line of division, being 100 acres OF
land. all In Monroe county. Mississippi.
The title To the above described
property IL supposed to be- good, yet
/ shall convey only such title ~ IL
vested i'm me as trustee.
Witness my signature this the Bird
day of April, 1917.
w. IL. DAVENPORT. Trustee.
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state of Mississippi, Monroe County,
Board OF Supervisors.

state of Mississippi, Monroe County,
Board OF Supervisors.
Notice of the intention Of the Board
OF Supervisors of SAID County, 20 let
contract for furnishing material and
building one combination bridge on
Four Mile Creek, on the Amory and
Smithville Road. four miles north OF
Amory, Miss, first District.
Notice IN hereby given that tho
Board of Supervisors OF Monroe Coun-
ty, Miss. will at it's May meeting,
1917, at front door OF the county Court
House. i'm Aberdeen. Miss, within
legal hours, proceed TO let az pubic
outcry to the lowest responsible bid
der the contract for furnishing ma
teriai and building one Combination
Bridge, across Four Mile Creek, on
Amory and Smithville Road, LIST Dis
trict, consisting OF Concrete Tubes,
aud 10 foot roadway. all OF bridge 10
be Of wood except the concrete tubes,
ali according TO plans and specifica-
lions therefor, this day adopted by
the Board, and which are now on filo
in the Office OF the Chancery Clerk,
subject TO inspection by prospective
bidders.
The successful bidder will be re.
quired to enter into bond "a required
by law, for the faithful performance
OF his contract.
The Board hereby reserving the
right to reject any and ali bids re-
ceived.
BY order OF the Boa.d OF Supervis-
ors OF Monroe County. Mississippi,
this tho 9Th day of April, 1917,
q q. RAY,
Clerk Of the Board OF Supervisors OF
Monroe county. Mise.
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To the Club Members Of Monroe
County.


It will be impossible for me to
meet with very many clubs this
month, so if l am not present whom
your club meets, carry out the reg.
ular program.
Some clubs have not elected their
officers yet, and / should appreciate
it very much if they will have a call
meeting and elect them. This re-
quest applies to the Women's De-
monstration Club as well as to the
canning and the poultry clubs. l
make this request because ] should
like for all the clubs to be ready for
the demonstration shall give when
l return from the A. & NJ. College.
| shall notify the clubs before I 60
to them to give the demonstration.
It is absolutely necessary for me to
ask some of the near committees to
consolidate and cooperate in this
work because l can not hold meet
ings with only six or eight people In
the club; and then l do not have
the time to make more than twenty
clubs in one month. shall be
very grateful to the people for any
consideration they may show me.
l shall appreciate it very much it
those who belong to the canning
and poultry clubs and have not
heard from me will write to me and
give their correct addresses and the
name of the school they attend; and
if the parents who live on the rural
routes and have children in the clubs
will notify the mail carrier so that
there will be no misunderstanding
about getting the literature l shall
send out. l have several letters in
my office now that have been re-
turned, and l have not yet been able
to locate those parties. / am eager
to get in touch with every club mem.
Der and assist them in every way
possible.
l feel sure the spirit of cO-Opera.
ton is going to be so dominant in
Monroe county that the real mean
ing of selfishness can not be under.
stood. Miss MAUDE HAILEs,
County Home Demonstration Agent
| Aberdeen. Miss.
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The protracted meeting at tn

The protracted meeting at the
Methodist church began on Sunday
night and has been in progress since.
The services have been we'll attend
ed and interest in spiritual matters
is being awakened. The pastor,
Rev. J. M. Bradley, has done the
preaching. His sermons have been
forceful, instructive and soul stir
ring. A choir under the manage
ment of Mr.. Harry Fish, has fur
nished excellent music The SER
vices will be held. at night only
throughout the week, and if condi-
tons warrant, may continue into
next week. The time is favorable
for the holding of great revival. If
those who profess Christianity will
Join their presence and influence to
the labOrs of pastor Bradley, a work
might be accomplished that would
bear fruits in civic, moral and Chris
tan righteousness.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

The following news from Little
Rock shocked the people of Aber-
deem Wednesday. Mr.. Brown was
at one time citizen of Aberdeen.
and has many friends living in this
city who will regret to learn Of his
tragic death. Mr.. Brown married a
daughter of circuit clerk w. A. Ware
who with his children. have the SYM
pathy Of all onr people in their loss.
His remains were brought to Aber-
deem for interment:
Little Rock. Ark. April al. L.
Brown, lineman in the employ 81
the Little Rock Street Railway Co.,
was electr0cuted by coming in con-
tact with q live wire while adjusting
the wires on the top, Of pole on
West Markham St., this afternoon.
So =
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06
Clear Your Skin in Spring.

Spring house cleaning means clean
ing inside and outside. Dull pimply
skin is an aftermath of winter mac
tivity. Flush your intestines with q
mild laxative and clean ont the accu-
mulated wastes, easy to take, they do
not grippe. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
will clear your complexion and bright
en- your eye. Try DR.. Kings New
Life Pills tonight and throw off the
sluggish winter spell. At druggists.
25 cents. lAdv.I
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

The State of Mississippi,
County of Monroe.

The State Of Mississippi,
County OF Monroe.
Chancery Court, July Term, 1917.
Eva Johnson, complainant vs.. James
Augustus Johnson, defendant.
No. 1884.
To defendant, James Augustus John.
son. whose postoffice address Is Fort
Worth. Texas:
You are hereby commanded to be
and appear before the Chancery Court
of the county of Monroe and State OF
Mississippi, on the third Monday IN
July, 1917. to defend the suit in said
court. of Eva Johnson, i'm which you
are defendant.
@. G.. RAY, Chancery Clerk.
This March 22nd, 1917.
M. G. YOUNG, Solicitor For Com
plainaDt
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

fine chorus, will be a very lovely af-
fair. A large number of seats have
been sold. there is every promise of
a large and fashionable audience.
The program is a varied and beau
tiful one. A great treat is in store
for lovers of fine music.
Mrs. Granville Doyle, Of Mem
.phis. will visit her parents next week.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will have silver shower for the ben
fit of the carpet fund. at the resi-
)ence of Mrs. J. H. Haughton Fri
day afternoon, April 9th, at three
O'Clock. All Methodists are revuest-
ed to contribute; other denomina-
tions will be cordially welcomed;
refreshments served.
Mrs. d. w. Houston left on Mon
day afternoon for visit to her daugh-
ter, Miss India Houston. who is at
scl,oo, iy1z Waehington-
Mrs. B. III. Mcfarland left on
Tuesday for vn;t of several weeks
to her sister, Mrs. XII ,hard Hines, in
Macon, Ga.
Mrs. Reuben Davis left on We'd
nesday for visit to her sister. Mrs.
Rainier Turley, in Memphis.
Miss Christine Rogers will leave
on Monday for short stay in Mem
phis; from there she goes for a visit
to friends in Laurel. Miss.
Mr.. J. l.. Sykes is expected next
Tuesday for visit to his mother,
Mrs. f. l.. Sykes.
Mrs. l.. l.. Dortch leaves on Mon
day for short stay in Memphis.
Miss Elgenia Leftwich came up
from Jackson last Saturday to spend
the weekend at home.
DR.. and Mrs. Armon Wicks, OF
Okolona, were guests of friends or
Tuesday
Mrs. Condie Tubb was the gracious
hostess of charming card party or
last Thursday.
Don Johnston, of Columbus, was
the weekend guest of Mrs. Johr
DonelsOn.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

State OF Mississippi.
Monroe County.
Chancery Court. July Term. 1917.
Earl Lang. complainant, VS.. Alice
G. Lang. defendant.
To Alice G. Lang. whose postoffice
address is Council, Ark.
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of Monroe
county, Miss, on the 18th day Of July
1917, to defend the suit i'm said court
0f Earl Lang, wherein you are de-
PENDANT.
This April End, 1917.
q. @. RAY. Chancery Clerk.
PAINE & PAINE, Solicitors For Com
plain ant
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

DIR. J. P. Hit, of Tunica county,
Miss, has purchased Oaklawn Farm
owned by DR.. L. G. Nisbet, in Mon
roe county. DR.. Hit will build a
modern home and expects to go into
The cattle business extensively"
The above appeared in The Com
mercial Appeal Sunday last, in a
telegraphic dispatch from Aberdeen.
DR.. Hit was visitor to our office
Tuesday and informed us of the deal
he had made. and of his intention
to stock his new farm with high
grade of Hereford-Jersey cattle. He
will soon have shipped from Fort
Worth, Tex, two cars of yearling
from his place. The tract purchased
is one of the best in Monroe county.
The departure of DR.. Hit from
our midst is deeply deplored, but
in his new home himself and family
have the best wishes of everyone in
the county. He came to Tunica
county in 1894, locating at Dubbs,
where he founded and enjoyed a
liberal practice, as physician be-
ing successful and with few equals.
AS a citizen he evolved high ideas,
and by his broad and liberal views,
attributed much toward the making
and upbuilding of a splendid com
munity, which will ever remember
him as an important factor in its
makeup.
We release DR.. Hit to the good
people OF Monroe county, with the
understanding that if he is not al
that we recommend him to be, he
be returned to us in the same good
condition that We deliver him.-Tu
MICA Times.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06
Stop Left Over Cough.

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will stop
that hacking cough that fingers from
January. The soothing pine balsams
loosen the phlegm, heals the irritated
membrane, the glycerine relieves the
tender tissues, you breathe easier and
coughing ceases. Don't neglect .
lingering cough. it is dangerous. DR..
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is antiseptic
and pleasant to take, benefits young
and old, get it at your druggist today.
Formula on the bottle; 25c. tAdv.J
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Mr.. J. j. Henry, general agent Of
Gulf. Mobile & Northern r. r. Co.,
with headquarters at Laurel, Miss,
was in the city Monday and Tues
day attending Federal court.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Gall Stones. Cancer and Ulcers OF
the Stomach and Intestines. Auto
Intoxication. Yellow Jaundice. APP
pendicitis and other fatal ailments
result from Stomach Trouble. Thou
sands of Stomach Sufferers owe their
complete recovery to Mayr's Wonder
full Remedy. Unlike any other for
Stomach Ailments. For sale by
GAYS DRUG STORE, and drug
0ists everywhere. (Adv.)
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

10 1GoeheEs g 0lolGn1o & -
Pslzyz., na-H5 - ~ ~ |.
eAreaie eo1eh al 80 - t1i6 - toa!4
count her FibsI a. - ~ - 1(1oo.
Nothing We gave ~ e.enaa = - -
until one day Ma EGGhsEt 49, - -
try Who'll nd ~ - = A.ly 81 -
snd has . ncss hssifhv 60. / vilh
every moeher who has : dot1an1o aid
would try vinol"-1lroL AG1lnD GGAcE-
We Ruarantee Vinol, ouS noe-eoegee
tonic, TO make daliea1e ehtl61sn
healthy and stsoag-
]. l.. Shell & Co., Aberdeen. Miss
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SC to Foley & Co..
1885 Sheffield Ave-. Chicago, ILL.,. writ
ing your name and address plainly.
You will receive in return . trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for cOughs. colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. For sale by Phoe-
mix Drug Co. (AdV.)
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-One large driv-
ng Horse. age. quality and price
right. Also one Buggy. equipped
with pole and shaft. single and
double harness.
DR.. w. ]. COLEMAN.
Aberdeen. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Itch! Itch! ltch!-Scratch! Scratch
0cratchl Scratch! The more yot
scratch. the worse the itch. TrJ
Doan's Ointment. For ecxema. any
skin itchfng-60c . box. tAdv.I
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Beallsville, Ohio-T wish ell ner.
vous, weak, rundown women could
have vinol was % rundown, weak
thing ate hurt me, and the medicine
/ had taken did me no good. 1 de-
cidcd to try Vinol, and before long /
could eat anything wanted and could
sleep all night Now 1 am we'll and
strong, and in better health than I
have been for years.-Mra anna
Mn.LIsoN, Beallsvilie, Ohio.
We guarantee Vinol for all rundown,
weak and debilitated conditions.
il. Shell & Co., Aberdeen. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Cotton receipts since last report
up to Wednesday night. April 4th.
1917, ~ bales. Total for the sea-
SON to same date. 4.O18 bales.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Hon. John f. Rankin, of Tupelo,
attended Federal court during the
week.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

Hon, X. II. Knox. of Houston,
was in the city Tuesday.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1917-04-06

An all day rain Wednesday gave
the farmers another set back.
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Personal
AND
Society Notes
{ TELEPHONE 1921

HE SONG RECITAL TO BE
given on next Tuesday night
by Mrs. Trissilian Napier,
!, accompanied by Miss Sue
Houston and assisted by a
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il. Shell & Co.. Aberdeen. Miss
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w. STOMASC5HH'ts,:G.S'!!

S)I3n:y:&53 Will CONVINCE
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
VIRGIL A. KELLY DIES IN
KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
Had Been in III Health for Two
Years. Death Followed an
Operation.

Virgil A. Kelly died Friday
morning at $50 o'clock in St.
Mary's hospital, Kansas City,
following an operation on Tues
day. Mr.. Kelly had been in i'll
health for two years. He gave
up his position in the Wilmot
store last April, thinking that a
change Of occupation with more
out door exercise would be bene-
fetal. He was taken worse about
two weeks ago while in Jeffer-
son City, and was brought home.
AS an operation offered the only
hope, he was taken to Kansas
City Tuesday morning. His
weakened condition and comph-
cations were too great to be
overcome, and although given
every care, his life could not be
saved.
Mr.. Kelly was born in Tirton,
Mo-, October 25, 1881. He was
married to Miss Ida Beam of
California, Mo-, November IL,
1901, To this union two daught-
ers were born and survive, Kath-
crime and Buren. He moved to
Lexington about ten years ago
and was in the employ of the
Wilmot store until last April.
Besides his wife and two
daughters, he is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Lucy Kelly, who
has been making her home here
The funeral services conducted
by Rev. Graham Frank, of Lib
erty, Mo-, and DR.. z. M. Will
Jams, were held at the Chris
tian church Tuesday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Death of Steve Gates.

Steve Gates, an old and res
pected citizen of Lafayette
county, died Saturday, March
"a, at his home near Napoleon
at the age of n years.
Mr.. Gates was born in Baden,
Germany. He came to this
country in 1874, and in 1865 set
tied on the farm where he died,
He was twice married; his first
wife was Miss Angeline McFar-
land, and his second wife who
survives him, was formerly Miss
Elizabeth Bessinger. He is al
so survived by nine children.
The funeral services conducted
by Rev. ]. M. Owen, of Yelling
ton, were held at the home Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Death of John M. Price.

A telegram was received here
Saturday announcing g the
death Of John M. Price, a former
citizen of this city, in St. Louis
Friday, death resulting from
apoplexy.
Mr.. Price was about 65 years
of age. He had lived in Lexing-
ton many years and had served
the city as city attorney, and the
county as justice of the peace,
He moved to st. Louis about
three years ago.
Mr.. Price is survived by three
sons, Lindsay, Jackson and
John NJ, all of st. Louis.
The body was brought tc
Lexington Monday and buried
direct from the train.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Easter Market.

The work begun last fall on
the cemetery must be continued
as soon as Spring opens. The
roads have been graded and are
ready to be macadamized. Be-
fore this can be done. The
Cemetery Association needs
more money. So the Civic De-
partment of the Woman's Club
has decided to serve lunch, and
hold market, Saturday, April
7. The cooperation of the whole
community is asked for, both
town and country. If any one
outside of the Department wish
es to help by contributing cakes,
pies or candy, please call Mrs.
James Rankin, No. 1873, or L. w.
Marshall, No. 345. The ladies
hope to hold the market in the
court house but that will be an
nounced definitely after the
county court convenes next
Monday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Brought Here for Burial.

Mrs. Caroline Carlstion, a for
mer resident of this city, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Ellen Mayer, in Kansas City,
Wednesday morning at HOO
o'clock, where she has been max
ing her home for the past year.
Her death was due to pneumon-
ia.
Mrs. Carlson was born in
Sweden, November 7, 1861, and
was Sc years old. She came to
America in 1898. She is sur
vived by one daughter, two
brothers and two sisters.
The body was brought to Lex
ington Thursday night and tax.
en- to the home of E. A. Stierner
where the funeral was held Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev
G. Garland Riggan conducted
the services.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
SHERIFF RAIDS
POKER GAME
Deputy Sheriff John Toner Bare
ly Escapes Being Shot.

Acting upon numerous COM
plants of game" going on in
the McGrew mine neighborhood,
Sheriff Talbot accompanied by
his deputy, John Toner, and
nightwatchman, H. A. Seitz,
made an early Sunday morning
call on a shack near the Simp-
son Spring and caught a bunch
Of seven engaged in game of
poker conducted by Otto Mittie.
Mittie added to his gambling Of
fense by trying to shoot the de-
putty sheriff, and was only pre-
vented from doing so through
the alertness of Mr.. Toner, who
saw the gun in time to grasp
Mittie's arm and defect his aim.
The gun was so close that the
side of his face was powder burn
ed and the bullet passed only a
fraction of an inch from his
head.
The whole bunch were brought
to Lexington where bail was ar
ranged. Mittie was released un-
der a bond of $1,000 signed by
Joe Giblin.
Monday morning when ar
raigned, all the parties entered
pleas of guilty to gambling and
were fined $25 each and costs.
Mittie was assessed an addition
al 5000 for operating a gambling
place, and Furthermore he was
bound over to appear before the
grand jury at the April term Of
the criminal court to answer tC
the very serious charge of at
tempting to kill an officer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Geo. A. GundIach Killed By
Train.

George A. Gundlach, son of
Charles Gundlach of Odessa,
No, was run over and killed
early Sunday morning in the
Missouri Pacific yards in Kan
sas City. There were no wit
nesses to the accident and the
body was discovered by mem
bers of a switching crew.
Mr.. Gundlach is survived by
his father, two brothers, S. S.
Gundlach, a former resident of
this city, who now resides in
Wallace, Idaho, and Charles R.
Gundlach of Kansas City, and
two half sisters, Mrs. Norman
A. Woodson of Kansas City and
Mrs. ]. B. Filing of Kansas City.
Kansas.
The body was brought to Lex
ington Tuesday for burial.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Ike Gratz Buys Packard.

Ike Gratz has raised the
aute on motor cars in Lexington
by buying a Packard twin six, in
other words, 12 cylinders. This
car is the last word in motor car
construction, in power, elegance
of finish, equipment, and con-
sidered by some a sure wife get
ter, Good luck, Ike.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Death of w. H. Elliot.

William E. Elliot died at his
home in Higginsville last Friday,
his death being caused by heart
disease. Mr.. Elliot was born in
Boyce, Va, June 5, 1859. He
was married to Miss Belle Kinch-
loe of Mayview, in 1887. Be-
sides his widow, he is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. H. G.
Owens, and two sons, Claud and
Oscar Elliot, both of Higgins
vile.
The fuenral services were held
Sunday at the Baptist church in
Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Confederate Home Board.

Governor Gardner has ap-
pointed Gen. Frank Gaienne of
st. Louis, and w. C. Bronough
of Kansas City on the board of
managers of the Confederate
Home at Higginsville, to succeed
Judge ]. w. Halliburton and Gen
]. D. Ingram. Col. John A.
Wood was reappointed. Gen
B. F. Murdock and Col. ]. w
Towson hold over.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-30
Death of Mrs. Margaret L.
Walker.


Mrs. Margaret L. Walker died
Tuesday night at 9:25 o'clock at
the home of the Misses Lock-
hart, 322 North Sixteenth St.,
with whom she had been living
for the past twelve years.
Mrs. Walker was the youngest
daughter of General and Mrs.
Leslie Combs, and was born in
Lexington, Kentucky, March 49,,
1887. She was married to Sam
uel Downing of Kentucky, 0c-
tober 81, 1857. Mr.. Downing
died soon after the civil war. In
1872 she married Judge VIM.
Walker of this city, who died in
1900.
Mrs. Walker is survived by
four nieces, Mrs. Sallie E. Bots
ford of Kansas City, Mrs. VIM,
E. Hudson of Carrollton, Mo-,
Mrs. Davelle C. Kountze and
Mrs. Stephen S. Yates of New
York.
The funeral services conducted
by DR.. 2. M. Williams, were
held at the home yesterday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock.