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The Washington times., 1919-04-17
(BY HERBERT SMITH, \. D)
AFTER INFLUENZA AND HARD WINTER COLDS

taking a good iron tonic, called
."lrontic," put up by DR.. Pierce
and sold by most druggists. This
"Irontic" is compounded of a SOL
uble iron, nux and herbal extracts.
With this you gain in vim, vigor
and vitality. Instead of pale
cheeks, tired and worn out before
the day is half done, after taking
"Irontic" your cheeks will have
color, you will feel strong and
vigorous and ready for work.
Or if you like a good Alternative
and herbal tonic, such a one can
be obtained at any drug store,
fsvorably known for the past fifty
years as DT. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. This is made from
the wild roots and barks of forest
trees and without the use of alcohol
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
THREE RINGED CIRCUS
is COMING TO LEXINGTON
Yankee Robinson Is To Show
Here Wednesday, August
10th.

A real three-ringed circus is
coming to town, with wise lions
and tigers, trained leopards, ja-
guars, polar bears, seals and ev-
en- camels vying as acrobats
with human stars and troops of
clamor let loose between the
thrills.
The Yankee Robinson Wild
Animal Circus which is coming
to Lexington on Wednesday,
August 20, is huge and grand
and new enough to warrant the
very highest praise.
Every one will laugh at the
capering clowns, gasp at the
feature acts and shudder at the
sensations crowded together in
to two hours and a half.
The biggest and most daring
of the wild animal acts is the
performance Of Capt. Jules with
his mixed group Of natural born
jungle enemies including lions,
tigers, jaguars, pumas and hye-
mas, less spectacular, maybe but
almost as sensational are the
trained camels and zebras. Just
to add good measure to the per-
formance it is intersperced with
a score or more Of high class
stars of the arenic world.
Of course there are clowns and
thirty of them will surely make
you laugh, if you have one stor-
ed away in you. An Athletic
Carnival is one of the seasons's
big features and it is headed by
no less parsonage than young
Hackenschmidt, Worlds Cham.
pion Middleweight Wrestler whC
viii meet all comers at each per
formance forfeiting one hundred
dollars to any man he cannot
win fall from in fifteen minu
tes.
Altogether the wonderful pro
gram under the "big top" of The
Yankee Robinson Circus viii
give boundless pleasure to bis
and small.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
A Public Nuisance.

Charles Scott, colored, was ar
rested Tuesday, charged with
petty larceny. Several days ago
a thirsty Raycountyian came to
Lexington and gave Scott a $40
bill for which he was to receive
three quarts of whiskey, $12,
and the balance in change. He
then drove to the appointed rem
devious and waited. He waited
alright, for Scott failed to show
up. He told the police of his ex-
perience and swore out war
rant for Scott's arrest.
Wednesday he was released
from jail under bond, signed by
DIR. Ball.
The public has heard about
enough Of this worthless individ.
ual, and steps should be taken
to rid the community of his
presence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Freeman.Harding.

Mr.. Arnold c. Freeman, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Freeman,
Warsaw, Mo-, and Miss Ethel
May Harding, daughter Of ]. ].
Harding Of this city, were mar
ried Sunday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock in Independence, Mo-,
Rev. R. N. Allen officiating.
The groom, who is employed
at Gillen's hardware store, re-
Gently returned from years
service in France with the 32nd
Engineers. The bride is employ
ed at DOME Weber's store. Both
enjoy the esteem of numerous
friends and acquaintances who
will wish them life of happi-
ness and prosperity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

The Republican members of
the United States Senate are
merely kidding themselves when
they speak of calling President
Wilson to question him on the
'Shantung deal They seem to
have lost sight of the fact that
the sole power granted them by
the Constitution in treaty max
ing is summed up in two words,
confirm" or reject" The ifs
and ands of the deliberations of
a peace conference is none of
their affair, and Mr.. Wilson will
probably so inform them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Athletics 6; Norborne /.

The Athletics with Leroy
(Bun) Clark on the firing line,
gave the Norborneites Sunday
a sure enough trimming 6 to
/. The home team made seven
errors behind Clark, but having
seen service in France, he was
accustomed to that. He permit
ed nine hits and struck out sew
en-. Helms for Norborne, gave up
the same number of hits and
struck out eleven. Norborne
made three errors.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Dope Fiend Arrested.

Melby Turner Tuesday was
given a year and seventy days
in the county Jail on a charge
of using dope A stay of execu-
tion was granted on the condi-
tion that he lose himself some
where besides Lexington.
The police have been investi-
eating the dope situation. They
found that Turner had purchas-
ed on prescription, all from the
same physician, $40 worth Of
dope within a very short time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
FRED SCHOWENGERDT
SERIOUSLY INJURED
A Hot Day, Two ShOvels, Two
Angry Men; One Fractured
Skull, One Man in Jail.

Fred Schowengerdt Wednes-
day evening was hit on the head
with shovel in the hand of
Joe Nance, and sustained a
fractured skull above the right
eye. Mr.. Schowengert was re-
moved to his home where Drs.
Chalkley and Ryland operated to
remove the pressure on the
brain. His condition is critical.
Messrs Nance and Schowen-
gerdt were working with a
threshing crew on the farm of
M. G. McFadin, and the fuss took
place at the close of the days
work when the men were clean
ing up the loose grain about the
machine. They were using SHOW
els of different sizes, and il
seems that Mr.. Schowengerdt
wanted to exchange with Mr.
Nance, and-well, Schowengerdt
may die, and Nance is in the
county jail.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
"OLD RELIABLE"
CHANGES HANDS
JnO. Nj. Setter Retires After 25
Years in the Meat And
Grocery Business.

John M. Setter, proprietor Of
the "Old Reliable" Meat and
Grocery business, has sold out
to VIM. Herd, Jr., and Emil
Kronecke. Possession was given
Monday morning.
Mr.. Herd has been in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Setter for the past
twelve years, with the excep-
ton of seven months spent in
the army, and, no doubt, has ac-
quired such knowledge of the
business as to continue it along
the same successful lines as did
Mr.. Setter.
Mr.. Kronecke, who comes
from Concordia, was in the serv-
ice two years with 14Oth Infan-
try, 35th Division. He has had
some experience in this line Of
business. The new firm will be
known as Herd & Kronecke.
Mr.. Setter has been cutting
meat since he was knee high to
a chopping block. He always
maintained excellent service and
sold the best of everything He
put in the grocery line when he
moved into the present location,
and that, too, was kept as neat
ly as was possible to do so, and
the business prospered. He has
announced no plans for the fu-
Iture.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Bakery to Reopen.

A. c. Meierer, who had to close
his bakery when called to the
colors in the spring of 1918, will
resume business at the old stand
commencing Thursday, August
Ia. He win make daily deliver
les and guarantees every article
sold. He solicits a renewal of the
patronage of his former custo-
mers and also that of the public
generally.
Mr.. Meierer served with the
SO Division, 9O6th Bakery Co.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN
A SUICIDE
Dependent Over Lack of EN-
plOyment. Body Found
Thursday Night.

The lifeless body of George
Zimmerman was found Thurs
day night hanging from a door
in the basement of his home on
Southwest Blvd, by Marshal
II. A. Seitz, VIM. Bartels and
Rev. E. Crepin. He had looped
a towel about his neck and then
thrown the loop at the other end
over the door. The condition of
the body would indicate that he
had committed the act sometime
Tuesday evening. The body was
removed to the Winkler Under
taking Parlors.
Rev. Crepin had been to his
home on two different occa-
sions and had found the house
locked, and as Mr.. Zimmerman
had not been seen since Tuesday
noon he sought the counsel of
Mr.. Bartels. Together with Mar
shall Seitz they went to his home
and after forcing an entrance
found his body.as related above.
Mr.. Zimmerman was a carpen-
ter and had been heard to COM
plain that he couldn't find work
He was concerned, too, about
the health of his wife and a son
The deceased was born in St
Louis, June IA, 1860. He came
to Lexington when a young mar
and had lived here ever since.
Besides his wife, he is sur
vived by seven children, as fol
lows: Misses Clara, Alice, Helen
Mrs. M. F. Hassell George, Her.
bert and Leonard.
The funeral services conduct
ed by Rev. E. Crepin, were helt
at the cemetery Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
In Honor Of Judge Davis.

Judge Richard Field, H. F.
Blackwell, C. A. Keith, William
Aull, Sr, William Aull, Jr.,
Judge S. N. Wilson, Judge T. A..
Walkter, and U. G. Phetzing,
members of the Lafayette
County Bar Association, motor
ed to Marshall Tuesday to at
end a luncheon given by the Sa-
line County Bar Association in
honor of the fiftieth anniversary
of Judge Samuel Davis's admiss-
ion to the bar.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
WithOf- -FuIkerson.

Miss Pearl Elizabeth Fulker-
son was married in Berkeley,
Calf, Saturday, July 10, 1919,
at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Truman L. Ingle, to Mr.. Val
ford E. Withoff. They are now
at home in San Francisco, Calf,
Mrs. Withoff is a sister of
Mrs. F. G. Young of this city,
and a daughter of the late DR.
j. j. Fulkerson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Fire On North 18th Street.

About 4:30 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon the residence of Geo.
Webb, colored, on North 18th
street caught fire and was part
ly destroyed. The fire was caus-
ed by the explosion of a coal oil
stove, and had gained con-
siderable headway before il
was discovered, but was soon
subdued on the prompt arrival
of the fire company.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
s2,51s.4O Inheritance Tax.

The administrator of the es-
tate of Jacob Masterson, who
died near Waverly about six
months ago, has paid to the
Probate Court the inheritance
tax on the estate amounting to
$2,519.40. The estate is valued
at approximately 100000.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Corder.Weber.

Miss Elsie Weber, the adopted
daughter of Mrs. Fannie Weber,
went to Kansas City Saturday
where she was married to Mr..
Morris Corder of Aullville. Mr..
Corder lives on a farm with his
parents near Aullville, where
they will make their home.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Arvin,
their two sons and daughter,
left last Thursday morning for
Aberdeen, Wash, to locate.
Joseph Thompson and Thomas
Holleron have bought the pool
hall at 926 Main St., from James
Shelby. Possession was given
Monday morning,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Model Hardware Sold.

Samuel |. Drysdale has sold
his hardware business at the
corner Of 10th and Main streets,
to Raymond Mayer and Ralph
w. Campbell, who have assum-
ed charge. They will open for
business as soon as the invento-
ry is completed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

J. w. Warder, Sr., found a
half pound carp in his water
tank Monday morning when he
started to sprinkle the streets.
One of the tubes wouldn't work
and on investigation found the
fish. 1t is thought that some one
of the local fishermen wanted to
preserve his catch and put it
in the tank.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
COMMUNICATION.

Miss Jeanette Taylor, niece Of
Thos. L. Harvey, was married
Saturday, August 2, 1919, in
Kansas City, Mo-, to Mr.. John
H. Conlin of Topeka, Kansas,
They are at home at 1011 Quin-
cy St., Topeka, Kansas.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
GoOdman-Ruth.

Mr.. Chas. Goodman and Miss
Lydia Ruth, both of this city,
were married Wednesday night
in the Office of Justice of the
Peace C. C. Wright, Judge
Wright officiating.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Death of George Neece.

George Neece, age As years,
died Thursday morning at 11:30
O'Clock at his home near the
Edward Aull mines. Death was
caused by tuberculosis. He is
survived by his wife and one
child.
The funeral services conduct
ed by Rev. ]. E. Alexander, were
held from the home Friday af-
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

We have commenced to level
the McGrew building on South
street, and for the next few
days will offer a lot of pipe, ra-
diators, window blinds, linoleum,
mantels and mirrors, CRATES, a
gas stove and gas heater al
bargain prices. Come and gel
them out of the way of the
wrecking crew.
Drummond & Wright.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

Richard M. Vaughan of San
Francisco, Calf, arrived We'd
nesday morning for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
M. Vaughan. He is enroute to
Caldwell, N. j., to take part in
the National Rifle Shoot. Mr..
Vaughan is connected with the
State Railroad Commission of
California.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Meyer.GorifeI.

Mr.. Henry J. Meyer and Miss
Louise Goriffel, both of Alma,
were married in the Office of the
Probate Judge Thursday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. Judge S.
N. Wilson performed the cere-
m0ny.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
DR.. W. H. Abner Killed.

DR.. w. H. Abner of AulIvilIe,
was killed Saturday night at
the c. & A. crossing in Higgins
vile, when his car was hit by
the Hummer"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

Leroy Clark left yesterday
for Corona, California, to visit
his mother and other relatives.
He expects to be away about
six weeks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

James A. Horn celebrated
his 10th birthday Friday by fol-
lowing his usual vocation, that
of driving his delivery wagon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

The Lexington Tigers wallop-
ed the Boonville Tigers at the
Athletic park Tuesday evening
II to 3.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

George Wallace of Kansas
City, is visiting at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Charles Wal
lace.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

Suicide at Confederate Home.
Charles M. Akers, an old Con-
federate soldier, 70 year of age,
committed suicide Sunday morn
ing by hanging.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Estimates on Lumber Bills

If you want to know
will you
the very lowest price,
ask
making estimates is part Of our business. We handle
such work promtly and won't keep you waiting
in any time-alvays glad to you
don't wait till other tme-do it NOW
Wen make It worth your while.
ordinary sef-protection demands that you get prices
from
THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08
Criminal Court.

The criminal court adjourned
Monday to Tuesday, August IL.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-08-08

THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
COUNCILS FIGHT AGAINST
CHARTER REVISION COSTL Y
Fathers Opposed Smaller Legislative Body and Are Spending
Many Hundreds OF Dollars Every Week. to Defeat
Bill Before State Lawmakers

Few advocates OF charter revision
know the extent to which the city. gov
ernment, through Councils. is working
against the movement
Hundreds of dollars are being spent
weekly out of the City Treasury for cab
hire. phone calls, mileage books and the
like, in an effort to keep Councils views
on legiUation before the lawmakers at
Harrisburg.
Councils is on record as opposing any
legislation fathered by the charter re-
vision committee and no expense will
be spared by lobbyists for Councils
Committee on Legislation in keeping its
views well to the foreground.
Headquarters soon will be opened at
Harrisburg to further legislation ap-
proved by the majority in Councils and
to oppose all that has to do with i'm
proving the present system of municipal
government.
Pending the opening OF permanent
headquarters, Arthur r. II. Morrow.
clerk OF Councils Finance Committee,
and other lobbyists are spending much
time at Harrisburg, at the city's ex-
pense, in an effort TO protect Councils
from any adverse legislation and to fur
ther such revenue bills as have the
approval OF the committee.
| The first four days spent by Nor
row at Harrisburg cost the city nearly
$500. At this rate his activities during
the session will form an expense account
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
EXPLOSION AND FIRE
BLAMED ON THIEVES
Gas Fumes Imperil Aged In
valid and Drive Four Fam.
lilies From Homes

Four families were driven into the
street today and an aged invalid was
rescued, when fire, believed to have been
caused by meter thieves, damaged the
home Of Joseph OShaughnessy, 3185
Weikel street, TO the extent of about
$500.
O'Shaughnessy was awakened shortly
after three o'clock by an explosion of the
gas meter. The gas ignited and the
flames spread quickly over the entire
front Of the house.
Without waiting to dress. he called
his wife and six-year-old son Michael
Picking up Daniel, a year-old baby. he
led them all down the stairs and into
the street.
In the meantime, Walter and Edward
McQuillan, of 3138 weikel street, who
were awakened by the explosion, hur-
ried into the building and carried Mrs.
Jane O'Shaughnessy, seventy-five years
old, an invalid. to the home of neigh
bor The aged woman, who was par
TALLY unconscious from smoke, was re-
vived by physician.
George Albright, his wife and three
children, of 3133 Weikel street; Peter
Nelson. his wife and child. OF 3131. and
John Bowman and wife, of 3l37 Weikel
street, were driven from their homes by
gas fumes and smoke. All were cared
for by neighbors.
Another neighbor turned in an alarm.
The fremen experienced considerable
difficulty in combating the flames be-
cause of the gas fumes and smoke.
The fremen believe that the fire was
caused by a meter thief. Several months
ago thieves broke into the cellar and rob-
bed the meter. according to O'Shaugh-
messy The property is owned by
Thomas Wilson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
STUDENTS GET PRIZES
Presentation at Girard College
Celebration of Lincoln's Birthday

A celebration of. Lincoln's Birthday
was held in the chapel of Girard College
this morning, the feature of the exer-
cises being the presentation of alumni
prizes to students. DR.. Cheesman A.
Herrick, president Of the college, and
Justice ]. Henry Williams, of the Su-
perior Court OF Pennsylvania, made ad-
dresses. Music was furnished by the
Girard College Band.
Charles n. Christman, class of 1903,
presented the prizes The winners were !:
&. s. Lazarus, for highest scho larship. a
gold watch r. p. Geuther and II. v.
Hur,brink. money prizes, for original
deciamations: ]. II. Horley and F. NJ.
Shick, money prizes; j. w. Kelley and
III. Schad, watchfobs, for descriptive
essays; j. L. Russell, +. NJ Murphy and
J. Cohen, war savings stamps, for es-
Says on thrift; q. Berneisthel and v.
Wilkes, money prizes, for Improvement
In penmanship: II. Knorr gold media,
for proficiency in athletics. and l.. Cline,
n bronze medal, for proficiency in
French studies.
Captain Louis p. Hoyer, commandant
of the cadets, presented prizes to the
following students: w. T.. Steinert, a
saber, and J. II. Horley a silver medal,
for winners of the competitive drill. for
company captains; X. Feeney and T..
James. medals, for proficiency in in
oividual drill. Each member Of Com
pany @ was presented with photograph
Of the company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12
TAFT DEPLORES SECTS' "SPAT"
Debate on christian" in League
Resolution Called Mistake

Chicago. Feb. 12.--Members of the
official party of the League 70 Entorce
Peace are on their way to Minneapolis
Mimi. today. There congress is 70
be held like that which closed here last
Before departure of the party ex-
President william II. Taft expressed re-
gret at the debate which arose yester-
day over amendment of resolution
nIed Ring America to 'Flnish the work
She had begun by building a structure
that would Danish the scourge OF war.
The anne ndment, sdopted after sharp
debate. incorporated the phrase; with
devotion to her historical Christian
ideals" Exception was made TO the
troduced denominationalism into league
whose purpose was humanitarian, but
the amendment was adopted, l66 for 10
"The action was ill-advised," Mr..
Taft said Both sides, ] think, were
laboring under a misconception, but u
/ had been in the room at the time ]
should have tried to stop It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-12

of no small size, even for a councilmanic
protective scheme. The future In ex.
pected to bring forth greater bills when
the activities of the Legislative Com
mittee of Councils become more en-
larged
Funds to fight charter revision move
ments and other legislation that a
majority of Councils opposes, will come
from an item appropriated at the first
OF the year TO the clerks of Councils.
When this fund is exhausted It will be
necessary 10 resort to transfers or di-
rect appropriation TO keep UP the head
quarters at the State capital and 70
meet the expenses of the lobbyists dur
ing their four or five days each week
in Harrisburg.
Entertainment of legislators from Sec
tions other than Philadelphia is expect
ed to prove a costly item in the Coun-
cilmanic war against charter revision.
At the same time "courtesies" will have
TO be shown Philadelphia members who
might lean toward a single Council
manic body or one composed of fewer
members than is the case at present.
So far the few independent Council
men appointed to the legislative commit
tee, which is headed by Joseph p. Gafr-
ney. have declined to take any active
part and have in no way indorsed the
campaign against charter revision or
for a series of revenue bills such as
those proposed.