Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-07-27

the nephew VI d Cuiecu S'"
Senator, besides judges, bankers and
others. Its enrolment last year
was 1873 cadets and the coming year
promises largely to increase this
number. Five acres of land have
been added to the original plot &;
this being due to the efforts OF Col.
Fleet, who is ali active AID energetic
worker, aud In his hands and under
his guidance, the Missouri Military
Academy has been a growing sue
cess from first to last.
Ferris Grand Opera House.
On the long list of Mexico's old
citizens, none have done more to
build it up and bring it to the front
as one of the finest inland cities in
the state, than has Mr.. George ID.
Ferris, whose long residence and &C
tive business operations at this point
for many years, have rendered him
a part and parcel ofthe eity's growth
and prosperity, and some of the
finest business houses that grace its
commercial center are due to his
hard work, energy and cash. The
one in question is the Ferris Grand
Opera House, which this gentleman
erected In 1889, at a cost of nearly
$4,000. The structure is built OF
native rock and brick. is located
on Monroe street, near the business
center, and is one of the finest
amusement auditoriums in the state
of Missouri. The building covers
an area of go by liz feet, and from
basement to dome is QUILTED and
furnished in keeping with the mod
ern theatre. The entrance to the
auditorium is but a little above the
level of the street, and is reached by
an incline plane, thus insuring safe
and easy exit in case of fire or other
accident. The seating capacity Of
the house is 1,40O people, and con.
tains 1000 folding opera chairs
The stage is 50 by 40 feet; height to
fly gallery 20 feet, and to rigging
loft, 40 feet; the same contains
thirteen full sets of scenery and SET
pieces, and is, in every way, large
enough to accommodate any scenery
and stage setting that is carried Oh
the road. There are eight commo'
dious dressing rooms on a level with
the stage floor, and separated from
the stage by fire proof doors. The
whole is heated by two large hot all
furnaces that are located in thu
basement. 1t is lighted by electric
ity from the public dynamos as alst
gas from a gas generator in the
basement. In a convenient place
is a large property room, where il
carries in store almost everything
that is needed in the shape of prop.
critics. The stage is also furnished
with electric bells. The auditorium
is divided into eight private boxes
all elegantly furnished, dress circl,
and upper circle. The walls ar,
finished in f~resco, in designs from
the old masters, and as a whole, tn.
Ferris Grand Opera House is a grant
monument to its owner and builder
and a towering and beautiful add
tion to this growing city. 1t is il
charge of Mr.. G. L. Ferris, the wor
thy sol OF its builder. and who il
always ready to negotiate with first
class attractions, and to such will
give liberal inducements.
Mexico Savings Bank,
Incorporated under the state law,
of Missouri in 1868, is the oldest es
tablished banking house in Mexico
Its president is Judge j. E. Ross
ms of Audrain county's solid bust
ness men. w. w. Fry is vice.
president, j. M. Marmaduke, cashiel
and S. M. Locke, assistant cashier
A noticeable feature is the manage
ment of this corporation, and on,
that proves that it has ever prosper
ed and that all concerned are, ant
ever have been, satisfied with its of
feers and local management, is tn,
fact that they are the same TO-DAY
as they were twenty years ago
This record not only speaks we'll fol
its officers from first to last, but i
proves that there has ever beer
harmony on all matters pertaining
to the management, and that it
C is largely due to their judi
cious efforts. The present writin.
finds this bank capitalized tor 300,
600, and having a surplus of $50.
600, which, of course, ranks i
among the largest capitalized con
Germs in Audrain county, as ais,
among its best backed business en-
terprises, for its stockholders ar
from the ranks of the county
wealthiest men, and as its stock il
all held by local capitalists, it i
purely a home enterprise and enjoy
the confidence of every citizen in tn
county.
The corporation owns its build
ing, which is located on the south
east corner of the public square
and has frontage of 20 by a deptl
OF 1OS feet, and is two stories. Tn,
counting room occupies the front O
the building, and is furnished ant
equipped with due regard for safet,
and convenience, having a fire proc
vault, in which is a screw door SAT,
OF the Beard Bros. make. In tn,
a future, the vault will be en-.
larged and steel safety deposit boxe,
put in. This is necessitated by thu
banks increasing business. TIL,
building is otherwise occupied a.
offices, and is among the finest AMI
most centrally located bushes.
structures in Mexico. As a whole
the Mexico Savings Bank is in goot
and wise hands, centrally located fol
business. has a good and growing
trade and is among the represent
alive business enterprises of Nortf
Missouri, and of which Mexico iustl,
feels proud.
Southern Bank of Mexico,
With William Harper, president
and ii. A. Ricketts,, cashier, is on.
OF the oldest established bankipe
houses in this city, and is a contin
nation of the old May;oa So,thorr