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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

A saloon keeper in Kansas City
owns a rooster that has become Il
regular boozer. He gets drunk
every highland goes to roost
with as unsteady nerve as the man
who indulges. Evil companions
have ruined this rOoster-aS well
as Il great many who do not wcar
feathers and crow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
McXiCO's Population

c, \. Davault, of the Farbcr
Forum, census cnumcrator Of this
district, has announced the popu-
latiOn of Mexico. 1t is j,O99.
The figures ten years ago We're
4,7S9. This county has lost in
population, but it seems the loss is
from the territory outside of Mex
leo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
Two Weddings.

AuXvasse, Mo-, Dee. j.-Rich-
ard \. McFec and Miss Katie f.
Ellcr were married at the Baptist
church in this city at 7:3O o'clock
this evening. At the same time
and place Mr.. John II. Bcckley
and Miss Mamie B. Britt were
married. The pastor, Rev. j. :.
Jesse, of1iciatcd. The grooms are
prominent young farmers of this
vicinity.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
AIDING WOUNDED IN BATTLE.
All Perfectly simple and Comforting +"
Road About

Never have the arrangement for
dealing with the wounded been In 30
thoroughly satisfactory n condition as
they are today. says the Church ram
fly Newspaper. During an engagement
and as the troops advance the wound
cd are sought out as quickly as may 10
possible, their wounds temporarily
dressed, fractures temporarily splhteu
md any other FIRST aid" given that
may be necessary Indeed. in the pres
ent campaign each soldier carries Win
him n small FIRST aid" equipment IN
his tunic. so that he may bandaBc MN
self or temporarily arrest bleeding or
give such help to wounded comrauo'
After "hrst aid" is rendered tho
wounded are borne on comfortable ht-
ters to the "dressing places" which are
sheltered spots n short distance De-
hind the line OF battle-usually In tho
rear OF the artillery. Here they are eh-
amined by the surgeons; hemorrhaBo
is securely arrested. bullets which can
be easily and quickly removed are
taken away; foreign bodies and splint-
ers OF bone or shell. II loose. are re-
moved, limbs SO secured as to render
transport to the field hospital easy ana
comfortable and anything else done
which can be done with ease and ra-
pIdIty. No big operation Is done NJ
these SPOTS except In the case or LIMBS
so shattered as to require immediate
amputation. The surgeons at the
dressing places" do only what is ABB
solutely necessary. and then the
wounded are made comfortable in spe'
clally constructed ambulance wagons
| ,nd tra ad IN tho faid hospital.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
Best in the State.

The following interesting school
item is taken from the Paris APP
peal:
In Il speech at Perry last week
Prof. Darlington, State Supcrin-
tendent of schools, stated that the
South Fork school near Santa Fc
was, so far as he has been able to
see, the best district school in the
State. This school employs the
best talent it can find and pays the
highest salary of any district in
Monroe county-$60 a month.
Prof. j b. Rogers, the present
principal of the Stoutsvillc school
taught at South Fork two years IA
go at that salary and his brother.
Prof. +. l.. Rogers, has been in
charge of the school ever since at
the same price. Prof. Darlington
also spoke in complimentary terms
of the Wafer Ash school, of which
Carter Alexander is principal Any
way you take her, South Fork will
rank with the richest and most
progressive townships in Missouri.
It's IA way they have down there.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

Hiram Ferguson, of Thompson.
this county, is home from Texas,
where he had been in the employ
of railroad. He injured himself
while at some heavy lifting and is
at home for little rest.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

Wellington Dawes, Of Tibet,
Montana, has been visiting rcla-
tives in Mexico, this his former
home. Mr.. Dawes came thru from
TIBET on horseback, and was about
two months making the journey.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

A st. Louis thief visited a bird
store and made off with cage
containing fine Mexican talking
parrot. The bird screamed Justify,
Save me, save mel" and a,police- Il
man gave chase, but the thief out
footed the cop and got away with
Polly,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

w. II. Douglass, of this city,
showed the MESSAGE a Liberty,
Va, paper the other day with the
date Friday, Sept. 3, 1888. One
of the prominent advertisements
was an auction of - negroes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
Odd Fellows Elect.

The Mexico |. O. O. +. lodge
has elected the following officers;
\. J. Winscott, =. q.
l.. q. Powell, y. q.
J. y. Cross, V. q.
Joseph Offutt, Treas,
ID. c. Owen, Rec. Sec.
Gus Stcinman, Per. See.
The Mexico Lodge is in a very
hourishing condition.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

We notice that Edward Spencer,
the Grundy county farmer, who
beat his wife and quoted Scripture
to her and to the officers as his an
thority for doing so, has been or
dered by the court to pay his in
jured wife 81 900 almony and con
tribute $l5 week for the support
of the children.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

The Nandalia Baptists have let
the contract for their new church
edificc. The building is to cost
$3.50 Labe Lake, of Vandalia,
with W. Il. Bond, of Monroe City,
was awarded the contract.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

j. Il. Lampson, representing the
Ortiz Fruit Farm near Mexico,
carried off four premiums on fine
chickens at the poultry show at
Kirksville last week. Audrain for
fine horses, fine cattle and fine
chickens.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

y Georgia man discovered that
his bride was bald-hcaded and
wore false teeth. He deserted her.
for with all her false he couldn t
love her still.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

Bishop Potter says that the ~
merican people are Il dollar cursed
people, that we are money hun
CRY nation. The dollar mark is at
the bottom of every scandal, he
declares. Children are even taint-
ed with the lust for wealth.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

The newly elected Managers of
Mexico Modern Woodmen Camp
are: For three year term, +. a.
Sannebeck; one year, j. w =.
Plunkett. j. ID. Pratt is serving
the two year term by appoint
ment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

X. c. Carter, of Molino neigh
borhood, has moved to Centralia
He orders his MESSAGE sent to him
at his new address.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Au.y.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF lie, nerve and ygor, take MOTTO.
Bac, the wondcr.worlier, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, VI. Cure guaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

Chas. T.. Moore, late of Laddon-
ia, directs the MESSAGE sent to
him at Perry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

The Legislature will meet Janu-
AIRY =.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascnTets Candy CathArtic. loo or Csc.
II C. e. G. fail TO cure, druggists refund money,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

How Are Your Kidneyss
DR. Hobbs Sparagus pills cure all kidney Ills. sam.
pie free Add, sterling Kennedy Co, Chicago or n.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-12-13

a model lodging house, along
the lines mapped ont hy Mayor
Harrison for IA municipal lodging
house for the temporary arrommo-
daton of the worthy poor Of Chi
cago, is to be built and operated
10y the Chicago Aid and Relief so
sricty.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
OPENING or TEE OnPHEUM

Kansas City, Mo. pnEgocrs who
we're delighted by the high class at
fractions presented Nt the Orpheum
rheater last season win be pleased to
learn that Manager Lehman, who has
lately become u stockholdcr In the
Orpheum company, has booked better
attmctions than ever for the coming
season, which will open Sunday, Sep.
tcmbcr 10, with Sam Scrlbner's you-
dsyllc company, headed by that popu'
lar favoritr, Ezra Kendall More
than So, 800 has been spent ON repairs,
paint, varnsh. gold-lcaf, new carpets,
etc. and the house is now the hand
soonest and finest finished opera
house in the West, The large attend"
ance of out Of town people last season
surprised the management and to
better care for this class of patrons
Mr.. Lehrlan has added several con.
'veniences for their benefit and com
fort.
The Orphcum Company has added
New Orleans to their circuit, and Mr.
Carl Rcitcr who has been Mr.. Leh'
mans right.hand man and manager
of the Electric Park Theater during
the summer season, will be assistant
manager of the new theuter in the
South. Denver and Minneapolis are
also to be added to the circuit later
on, which viii make the Orpheum the
largest vaudeville circuit in the world.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
CHAFFEE WOULD LEAVE,
The American Commander AdViSea
Srecdy Evacuation.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-MOjor Genera,
Chafiee has recommended that the
United States troops now in China be
withdrawn so soon as all Americans
In Pekin have reached places Of SAFETY
His cable dispatch advising this and
aocumulating evidences Of lack of hnr.
mony among the powers were the
main subjects of discussion Mt Fridays
cabinet meeting. The president and
all members Gf the cabinet are anxious
TO get the troops out of China ut the
earliest possible date, but it can be
said on authority that there will be nc
withdrawal Of American troops unlcs.
there Ia all immediate change in con
ditions.
Chinese officials expressed the belief
to-day that Ii Hung Chang, the Chi
nesc peace envoy, had Started from
Shanghai for Pekn or Tlen Tsin
While there is said to be no official ad.
vices to this effect yet 1t is so in nc.
cordance with the expectation OF Chi
mas course that the officials accept II
as a fact.
The Chinese government mas Deen
entirely silent since the capture OF
Pekin, except in two communications
from III Hung Chang, and, up to the
present time Minister WI has received
no word responsive TO The American
answer sent to him by Mr.. Adec laSl
Wednesday, Three days have elapsed
and there has been time for ii Hung
Chang to formulate his next move In
the circumstances it is felt that he ac'
cepts the American and German an
swers and such others as may have
reached him, as ending any preseni
probability of negotiations along the
lines proposed
The opinion is expressed that this
will prolong the uncertainties OF the
diplomatic situation, during which
Earl III will seek to meet the require.
ments laid down by the United Statei
and other powers, while the latter will
endeavor to reach some common
ground of understanding,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

no unCed however that the American
troops will remain In China over win
ter. At different times when the man
ner of final disposal of the Philippines
was In doubt the president had many
pleaea mt rumors Of liberal treatment
disse minated among the people In or
der that he might observe how II
woul d be received, They were put
out as feelers In other words, Quite
likely the above report concerning our
attitude toward China were pvt for
similar purposes. There Is not reason
that can te given for the retention OF
the Philippines that viii not apply
with double effect to the retention OF
dominion in China. If II Is right
that the flag should remain where Our
soldiers and sailors planted II In the
Philippines, it isrIGht that 1t should
re main " heie our eoldIti8 und eailoIs
have planted It in tie city Of the
cele stiNls. III islipht Mat we should
govern the Filippinos from Washing
ton for profit, without 1.-THE consent Of
the PcyeiEed' fer tleir goddard Il
might be added that the promised pro-
FITS would be many multiplied time
greater IN the latter case lh8n IN the
where will our imperial gov
ernment at Washington lnd that rs
"plain duty" lies?
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
PnDer WILL rorKnnsas.

Independence, Kan, Aug, 2s'-A
tract of forty acres on the east side
of the river was purchased today by
j. +. and c. j. Ellsworth, who will al
once begin the erection of Il large pap
er mill. The plant itself Awill cos
$4,000, and Will employ about lO(
men. The product of the plant WI
be wrapping paper. Straw will lb'
used exclusively, which will enable the
farmers to dispose of their product tC
advantage.
The Ellsworths are experienced pap
or men and were attracted here by thu
large supply Of natural gas. The
plant will be in operation by the firs'
of the year.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
81 Ioc MAN rp E.or limbczzIemcnt.

st, Joseph, Mo, Aug. e. j. n, Nor,
rs former well known business man
Of this city, but more recently a tray.
cling representative in Southern Miss.
ouri and Kansas for the Letts.Spen'
Ger Grocery Company, was arrested in
West Superior Wis, today on charge
Of embcz2Iement preferred by his em-
ployers. An officer left here tonight
for tho prisoner. The aggregate
amount of the embezzlement is with
heidi
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
Native Christians Snre.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 2S.--The Rev
A. b. Leonard, corresponding secre
tary of the foreign missionary boart
OF the NJ. f. church, who Is visiting hil
son-in-law in this city, has received
a cable message from Minister Congei
and three missionaries in Pekin, say
ing that the native Christians ir
northern China had survived the Mt
tacks upon them but were homeless
and destitute. The cablegram saiJ
THAI all the Methodist iisHionmIe,
were safe, though all the mission prop
erty is destroyed, save that at Tier
Tsin.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

MCKINLEY has said that where
that flag has been planted by our SOL
diers and sailors, no one shall take it
down. Within the last few days
that flag has been planted in the
sared city of China. 1t was planted
there by our soldiers and sailors. Will
anyone haul it down? While it was
given out by the newspapers some
weeks ego that the administration
would oppose partition and dismen-
befueu. by any oi the powers, IL has
never been announced officially, And
as time wears on it looks more and
more as il it would be. 1t is an
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

1nree nnAa, avy c;.,.S wthNut prnyueh.
ltlon, but ugulnTt the protest Of the
consulg, Accidental destruction OF
thc japanese temple by fire was the
alleged excuse for their act, but tho
Annoy officials have proved their ahll.
ity 10 preserve perfect order,
There are 800 marines landing TO-
dNy,
The officials, with scores OF mor-
chants, have visited the American
consulate, pleading with The consul
to intercede for the Withdrawal of
the marines; otherwise, they declare,
II will be impossible to preserve order
The landing Of the marines by the
japanese breaks The Ogreemsut oflhO
powers with the yleeroys,
NEWS NOTES,
The census OF Baltimore, as bulle
tined by the census bureau, Ia $685.
957. against i3i,430 In 1900, This Is
an Increase Of 7j,5ls, or lTli per cent
The population of New Orleans rs
announced by the census bureau IL
sS6lOi, against 9la,03O in 1870, Tho
Increase is 5000, or 1892 per cent.
Mrs, Maudc Grady, un Ottawa wo.
man who has been married but u
month shot herself through the heart
In the presence Of her husband,
A Central Branch passenger train
near Ehlugham, Kansas, ran into a
buggy, killing Ayn Black, 7Oytor
OLD farmer, and lrIurmg his wife aud
niece.
DR., c, p, Englsh,un American whom
ex.Quccn Lilioukulmu took with her to
Hawaii as her physician, has sued the
eX-quoen for $4,000, alleging breach Of
contract,
The coroncr's jury holds Motormon
Gilbert of the ST. Louis Transit Co, re-
sp0asiblc for the death Of the child,
Blanche skcuIe, who was bchcoded in
m accident
A train load Of mogc than 100 Choc-
taw Indians, from M'ssl,sppL arrived
at Ardmorc, !, To Saturday, 10 lncate
in the Ch0cnw nation, They VIII
take nlomcnt5 and make their homes
with the western Chocjaws,
The comptroller Of the currency
has authorized the First National
Bank Of Mount Hope, Kansas, TO be-
gin business with a cupitNl of $4,000
&, c, Robbins is president and r. f.
Pierce cashier
Twentynnc cars OF Kansas cattle,
from Barnes, are now on the road to
Glasgow, Scotland, There were lio
heNd in the bunch. They urc The prop
arly Of NJ. IIol. & Son, who expect to
realize between $4,000 and $4,000 by
their venture,
Word Of the strandmg Of The BRIT
sh tramp steamer Indrn, Captain f. l..
Burkel, en- the const Of Africa, at the
mouth of the gulf Of Aden, has been
received in Philadelphia Nine lives
are believed TO have been lost, The
steamer sailed from Sourbaya. lara,
June 10 for Philadelphia.
A Shanghai special repeats a report
that the japanese troops pursued the
downger empress and the court over.
took them eighty miles southwest OF
Pekin, bound for Sian Flu, the ancient
capital. The emperor, it Is added
threw himself upon the protection OF
his captors The prisoners have not
yet reached Pckln.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
TabIets.

A wagon loOd, u great
big tablet, DC each,
600 page soft parer Tub
let, 7o each.
800 page soft paper
tablet, 90 each.
Large size stif OOck
composition book, 70 en,
Extra size stiff back
composition, tizes $40,
lOc each.
Stenographers' note
book 1903 pages 0SO, &c,
Ledger, journal or day
book, Sxl3 inches, cream
paper, MANILA buck, &c
each.
Index ledgers, journals
daybooRs, loo each
Canvas back dOybooks,
ledgeis, journalB, best
quality ruled paper 100
page 2bcj 200 page SOC;
800 page zoe,
Ink Tablets.
l3O pages, full count,
excellent pure white pa
per, DC each.
Note or packet size tab.
lets, best OF paper, l0c,
@ pieces colored crNyon
ak colors, lc box,
School CrayOn, lii
sticks best white chalk,
DO box,
Good felt erasers 30 en-,
Pencil containing
crayon, ruler, led pencil,
penholder, lock and key
attached, SO each.
Inks.
Lev!son black Ink, ic
bottle.
Levison red ink, 80
bottle.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
Pen Points.

I 49, 'H''s w aNhN AN' sN'
2bc,
Pen Points,
Spenceri0n pens, all
sizee and kinds, 8 for 30,
0OG per gross,
Good stee! pens In al!
styles, DC dt2,
Vertical pens, 8 for 90,
Braham's fountain pen
points, 2 for DC,
Lead Pencils.
Beet cedar pencils
lc each, 100 doz.
Cedar pencils, polished
wood, 30 eQch.
Colored pencils, 0 In
box, ussorted c0lors, small
size, 30 box; large l0c,
llexigon lead pencils,
medium hard lend, 100
| dozen.
Express pencils, large
and small si2es, l5c doz.
on. or 3 for DO,
II, Faber'e pencils, No,
2, round or heXig0n, ey-
cry style; why pay Sc or
l0c each when Martins
sells NJ 2lGc each,
BlaisdelI famous paper
pencil, . for 5c or zoe dol
Herald pencil Hat rub
her top, medium lead, 2
for Be,
Rob Roy plaid pencils,
soft lead, Sc each, Doc doz
PenhOlders.
Good smooth penhold-
crs, every color desired,
10 each.
Rubber or cork finished
holders, Be each.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
Book Straps.
August 30, 1900.

Every kind, good elur-
dy fellows that will stand
the weor. 30, l0c, l5c, zoe
2bc,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

W IL Il II u V u II
W the greatest as
sorlments ARE there
you'll find the low
est prices aud the
biggest values.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30
NO. 81.
School Supplies for Children

Combination pen and pen
oil, generally sold ut l0c
eOchj Martins price 6c.
NOlseles States.
OxS double slates, loo
each. Single, 30 each.
TAO Single noiseless
states, l2c each, Double,
23c each,
Sxl2 aingle noiaeless
slales, l3c each. Double
Zoe each.
Writing Paper,
Commercial note paper
good quality, "a sheets
for DC; l2O sheets for loo
Legal cup or foolscap
LIB paper, IL sheets for
90; 81 80 ream
Un uled tablets, 800
pages, packet size 90 each
Rulers.
l2 inch brass edge rul-
ers, 30 each.
i2 inch plain ruler, lc
Lunch Baskets.
Made of fibre size 5x
q, Zoe; size 5l6x1, l2c;
sizA $50, lOc,
Slate Pencils.
Soapstone slate rencils
loo per 100, 4 for lc.
Wood slate pencils 100
dozen, lG each
Lend at lc
%, DC, l0t each,
Combination lead and
Ink eracers, Dc ench.
Sanders MucuEGE, 30.
Library paste, pure
white, stainless, 90 bottle.
Sponges. 10 and 30 ea.
EMPTY BOXES Lock
and key, well made, nice
finish, choice &c.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

To make room for an immanse fall
line, we offer bargains at The llutohin-
son Furniture Co.'S,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

Annoy China, Aug 27--The Japan
Csc have been landing marines for
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

10 a combination Of The ChflSllIko and
tho devlllsh, Therefore, this paper 10
mol run altogether as Sheldon would run
H. and only partly aS the devil would
more Of tho former than the latter, we
hope.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-08-30

OF this paper Is to catch tho events as
they are oul down by Father Time and to
touch thom up With sunshine when
possible, with cloud whcn we cant help
h, and throw In little dovlliry when
occasion offers,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06

Mr., and Mrs. Neill OF Garnelll were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Parent
this week. Mr.. Neill has announced
himself a candidate for county COM
missioner before the Republican con-
ventlon this fSll, and from the en-
cOuragsment already received he
seems TO have an excellent chance oi
winning. His nomination won. cleo
ton would be certain, for not only IL
IL written that every worthy Repub-
lican candidate IL To be elected. but
Mr.. Neill's ability and popularity will
make him q most formidable adver-
sary for any opponent. He has been
Identified with the cattle and horse
interests oi Fergus county for years
past, is a heavy taxpayer, a man Of
energy and spirit, a loyal friend and
an uncompromising Republican.
Since Mr.. John McCourt held the
same office the section from which
Mr.. Neill halls has not been repre-
sented on the Republican ticket, and
the gentleman's candidacy will be
urged by his legion OF friends in that
section.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-06-06
Unnecessary Loss OF lime.

Mr.. W. s. Whedon, cashier Of the
First National bank Of Wlnterset,
Iowa, IL u recent letter gives soIne
experience with a carpenter In his
employ that will be Of value to other
mechanics. He says: 81 had a car
penter working for me who was
Obliged To stop work for several days
on account Of being troubled with
diarrhoea. mentioned to him that
| had been similarly troubled and
that Cham berlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He
bought abottle Of 1t from the drug
gist here and informed me that one
dose cured him. and he IL again at
his work. For sale by all drug
gists.