The Lexington Reporter July 2, 1875
Mr. W. J. Wilson, who resides about three miles from town, had his house and kitchen burned on Friday night last. The fire originated in the kitchen, it is supposed from the stove. Mr. Wilson saved everything in the dwelling but nothing in the kitchen. His loss is severe for this season, and he has our sympathy.

Decatur County Herald December 3, 1909
Boy Hunter Killed: Lexington, November 29; Willie, aged 12, son of Steve Goff, residing near Juno in this county, accidently killed himself Saturday about noon while out hunting quail with a number of boys. It is presumed that the fatality occurred through the awkward and inexperienced handling of the gun.

Lexington Progress December 10, 1909
Miss Lizzie Joyner died at her home in the old 6th district last Thursday after a sickness of several months of consumption. Deceased was a daughter of Joe. E. Joyner and a very estimable lady and was a member of the Baptist Church. Remains were interred in the old Middlefork burying ground, Wednesday, Rev. Richard Roper conducting the service.

Lexington Progress August 13, 1920
The Dick Goff triplets, one boy and two girls, Odell, Estell and Excell, respectively, were in Lexington last Monday and attracted considerable attention. The children were four years old last April 1st and their mother died the last of February or the first of March of this year, leaving a baby five days old and another one under one year. Mrs. Goff was about 38 years old and was the motehr of an even dozen children all of whom are living. The triplets are all good looking children and Dick is proud of them- as he should be.

Lexington Progress September 17, 1920
Little Mary Gilliam, age 4 years, daughter of Wm. Gilliam, a postmaster at Huron died from diptheria Monday of this week. In the death of this precious little girl, Mr.a nd Mrs. Gilliam have the sympathy of many relatives and friends.

Roy D. Fesmire, aged 8 years, son of Albert and Mrs. Maggie Fesmire, died September 9, 1920, 8 miles west of Lexington from diptheria. The loss of this little fellow is a great sorrow to the parents and the two surviving brothers. The fuuneral occurred last Friday, Elder J.O. Brown conducting the service, adn the remains were interred at Hepzibah.

Lexington Progress 10 April 1936
Sam Hemby, who lives near Ruby's Grove, West of Lexington, says he has discovered, back of his hog lot, near his residence, a small stone marker, having carved thereon: "Bertie, son of Peter and M.E. Farris, born December 30, 1877, died January 19, 1878." There are other graves but no markers and Mr. Hemby, who has lived there 19 years monders if it was a family or neighborhood burial ground, and he can learn nothing of any people named Farris having lived there.

Lexington Leader 13 March 1942
Everette Adams, who lives seven miles north of Lexington on the Huntingdon highway, was seriously injured late Wednesday afternoon of last week, when the automobile in which he was riding crashed into another car near Roans Creek, two miles south of Clarksburg. The Pafford ambulance was called from Lexington and rushed him to the Baptist Hospital in Memphis where his condition is serious and little hope is held for his recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Hay left last weekend for a months vacation in San Antonio Texas.

Mrs. Paul Snowman,II, opened her lovely home on Church street to a group of friends for an informal tea, Saturday afternoon. The living room and dining room were decorated with a profusion of Spring flowers. The table appointments were unusually beautiful, silver, Haviland china and a centerpiece of Jonquils on a hand drawn work white linen cloth. The guest list included; Mrs. W.S. Dennison, Mrs. M.H. basham, Mrs. Lon S. Austin, Mrs. Dan Davies, Mrs. Julia Lancaster, Mrs. Winfred Lancaster, Mrs. Dick Craig, Miss Inez Finch, Miss Melyne Jones, Miss Dorothy Austin, Mrs. Jack Hennessee and Mrs. W.W. Hay.

Mr.& Mrs. John Dodd entertained with Mrs. J.D. White, Sunday, with a surprise dinner at 12 o'clock, at her home on the Huntingdon Road. The occassion being Mrs. White's birthday. Those present were Mrs. J.D. White, the honor guest, and her husband; Mrs. Lou Joyce, Lexington; Mrs. Lizzie Davy, Pinson; Mrs. Gertrude Copeland, Jackson; Alex Garey, Jackson; W.R. Gary, Morris Chapel; Mrs. Alice Outlaw, Blytheville AR, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Wyatt and Lois, Lexington, Mrs. E.B. Brooks, Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. John Dodd.

Mrs. Connie Sullivan was a very gracious h ostess to the Friday Afternoon Book Club in her home on Elm street. Mrs. O.H. Austin, the co-hostess, led the guests in a series of interesting quizzes on Current Events, "The Framing of the Constitution", "Ezekiel", and a unique automobile contest. Mrs. B.A. Jarrett was the winner of the Club prize, a large box of stationery. Miss Billy Ball received the visitor's prize, a lovely handmade centerpiece, and the consolation award, an attractive flower holder, went to Mrs. John M. Douglass. Mrs. Austin. also received a lovely gift from her hostess. A tempting party plate with hot tea was served the guests by Mrs. Sullivan, assisted by Mrs. R.M. Conger, Mrs. O.H. Austin and Mrs. Leon Conger. The guest list included, in addition to Club members, Mrs. G.R. Starks, Mrs. Sam Jones, Miss Bill Ball, Mrs. Bill Goff, Miss Mittie Belew, Mrs. Ray Sullivan and Mrs. Leon Conger.

A delightful party was given in the Conger home on Broad street when Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Conger and Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Romer entertained a group of their friends with a bingo party. Those included were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Appleby, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Bozwell, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Threadgill, Dr. Cornelia Huntsman, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hennessee, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bobbitt, Mrs. O.R. Brown, Leo Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hunter, Miss Ivy Holland, John D. Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. pearson, Mrs. Carl Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Threadgill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Odle, Dr. and Mrs. John M. Douglass. The guests were served refreshments from a table decorated with the St. Patrick motif. In the bingo games, Miss Ivy Holland, Dr. Cornelia Huntsman and E.L. Stewart were winners of the prizes in the final games.

The Broadway Club met in the home of Mrs. Clem Rainey, Wednesday March 4, (1942). Fourteen members were present and one visitor, Mrs. Eugene Azbill. Miss Key distributed booklets on nutritional foods and gave suggestions on accessories for basic dress. Mrs. Rainey assisted by Mrs. Azbill served fruits. The next meeting will be with Mrs. R.C. Winslow at her home in Lexington. (Mrs. Eugene Scott, reporter)

Miss Kitty Bunch was in Jackson last Saturday.

Mrs.Joe Coffman of Cedar Grove was a caller in the Leader office Thursday of this week. Says he has read the paper for 25 years.

Better Homes and Gardens Club will meet Monday at 3 in the home of Mrs. A.R. Brown.

H.W. Creasy of Sardis was a visitor in the Leader office Monday. He stated he has been taking the Leader for 25 years.

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Kyle spent the weekend in Memphis visiting her father, J.W. Wyatt and Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Manning.

Mrs. Robert Fields and son, Bobby of Hopkinsville KY are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Franklin.

Mr. John L. Robertson of Holladay was a visitor in the Leader office last week.

Miss Sarah Marion of Jackson visited her sister, Miss Johnnie Marion last weekend.

Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Cochran of Dyersburg were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Moore in Darden.

Mrs. J.H. Lacey has returned home after a 10 day visit to relatives in Johnson City.

Miss Opal Wright visited Miss Joe henry Hardin in Chattanooga last weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyle of Memphis visited Mr. and Mrs. L.b. Moore last weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Threadgill and son of Camden visited Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Threadgill last weekend.

Walter Hills of Murray KY was in Lexington visiting his mother Mrs. Walter Hills lasat weekend.

Miss Ivy Holland was in Jackson last Friday.

Rev. and Mrs. Comer Hastings spent last Friday in Memphis.

Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Rogers visited Mr.a nd Mrs. Joe A. Appleby last week.

Miss Exie Taylor has taken a room in the home of Mrs. Edgar yarbo.

Mrs. J.A. Pafford of Paducah visited in Lexington last week.

Mrs. W.C. Romer visited relatives in Memphis last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davis were in Memphis last week.

Mrs. nannie Bell Tate of Jackson wa a guest in the home of her brother, J.H. Lacey last weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Shady Pearson of Little Rock spent last week in Lexington.

Miss Inez Finch, student at the University of TN Knoxville visited her mother Mrs. W.L. Finch.

Lexington Progress 14 December 1951
Miss Joan Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stewart of Lexington, an entry in the Maid of Cotton Contest at Southwestern, has been chosen an altrnate to Southwestern's candidate for the Maid. Miss Stewart is a Junior at Southwestern and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.

Lexington Progress 1969
A Lexington man has been singled out for one of the highest honors given by a division of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. L.T. Hay Saturday night was named recipient of the coveted Hunter Award, an honor given to the executive whose record of civic accomplishments is considered outstanding. Mr. Hay was one of three nominees for the honor. He has previously won sales record honors with the company. The award carries with it $10,000 to the recipient's favorite charities and projects.