Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-05
Old settlers Convention.

on last Saturday: ThomasR- Eant,
John Gregg, G.. F. Rarfep, q. z
F. p. Canterbury, Green
Thomas Crouch, C. P. Wade,
D, ". Sumner Alexander Garter.
7. B. Hendricks, r. Pulls, John
Faucet, w. Woods, R. Phillips, NJ.
B. Mcdonald, C. A. Keeton, w. NJ.
Sims, Douglas Murray. G
R. A. Byrnes, ]. D. Morris, Ben.
D. Hubble, John P. CLARK,
S. W. Terry, j. n. Kunkel, j. NJ.
Harrison, j. T. Csrter, H. r.. Kee-
ton, n. F. Kilgors, Logan Mnndy,
John G. Dingie, Thomas A. Bolts,
W. L. Williams, W. A. Davis, James,
Pasqueth, J. NJ. Smith, L. D. Craig,
R. L. Caldwell, Frank Williams, J.
T. Byrns, R. A. Calhoun, NJ. Bybee,
E. P. Cunningham, g. T. Black, W.
Lee. s. Clark, J. NJ. Daniel, J. w.
Spottswood, F. A. Mcdonald, NJ. Y.
Duncan, W. II. Lee,B B. T. Rodman,
j. C. Woods, L. Newkirk, j. B.
johnson, P. j. Hubbard, ]. J..
Mosby, E. Young, A. Reed, John
Canterbury, R. H. Peery, W. c. West.
The meeting was called to order by
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DR.. W. II. Lee, snd upon motion,
Hon. NJ. Y. Duncan was chosen Pres
ident, Messrs. Alex. Carter, Thomas
Crouch, J. c. Canterbury, J.. NJ.
Harrison, Thos. ]. Hubbard, Thos.
R. Cant and Richard Philips vice
Presidents, and C. A. Keeton secre-
tary.
On motion of DR.. W. H. Lee, the
following constitution "a adopted:
This society shall be. known as the
Ardrain County Old Citizens Assoc
citation. The object Of this organi-
cation is to promote culture, good
feeling and friendship, and contribute
to the happiness and prosperity of its
membership. Its officers shall be
q president, seven yiee-presidents
Zone from each township. a secre'
tary and q treasurer. There shall b.
annual meetings. and elections Of
officers on the first Saturday Of Sep.
TENDER in each year, and the officers
chosen at that time shall hold theil
offices until their successors are .cho
sen and qualified. The condition o
membership shall be q residence o.
thirty years and over in the county
and an initiation fee Of twenty-five
cents. ? 49,
) Upon taking the chair, Hon. M. Y
Duncan said he accepted it as a com
? pliment that he had been called t,
, preside at such meeting. He recog
nized the familiar faces Of many o
r his old friends in the audience. n,
man ever had better friends than he
E and he hoped NJ man ever had
r higher appreciation of them. Th
meeting had been called to organic
I an Old Citizens Association, and
8 as, he looked over those present, an
I as bus mind recalled his early friend
that had passed to their rest, sorro,
/ and sadness were mingled with glad
8 ness. He could name many that ha
9 died during past yesrs. In fact, onl
: a few had survived in Mexico, an
it was easiest 70 name them. Beside
e James Pasqusth, there were Doctor
Allison, Bourne and Lee, and C. F
Wade. If there were others he had
/ for the moment at least, forgotte
them. Many of bis acquaintance
i were not present. From the count
e he recognized Messrs. Cant an
r Williams. Among the young me
was Alex. Carter-at least he was Oh
youngest locking man for his year
: in the county, and, it is to be SUI
posed, that he owes that to goo
living and a good conscience. I
concluding MI. Duncan said it wa
not necessary to say more. At som
e other time he would be better pre-
pared. and might review the last thi,
r ty years history Of the couaty. O
. notion Mr.. A. Cauthorn, formerly Q
Audrain county, but now residing .
Corvallis, Cal, was elected an honor
airy member.
The following executive committe
! was then appointed to look after th
, interests OF the association, and max
arrangements for q picnic and annus
' meeting in September: W. h. Lee
! Salt River; Alex. Reed, Linn; Thos
A. Bolts, Prairie; R. Rule, Wilson
t r. H. Peery, Loutre Eph. Young
q Sailing, and j. j. Mosby, Cuivr
township.
On motion the present Organization
and officers were continued until th
G next annual meeting. Il. ..
The meeting = then adjourned t
I meet on the first Saturday in Septen
Der. All old citizens who have no
done 10 are invited to enroll. TIL
list is with the secretary.
Postal LAWS.
PosT-OFFIcE, MEXICO, No.. Jul
J 2, l883.-0n and after July End
: 1883, the fees on money orders fo
$40 and under will be 8 cents. j
large order can also be Issued 70
Q t100 and under, fees varying accord
ing to the amount OF the order.
3 All box rents are now due an
{ payable in accordance With the feI