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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

The good people of the church at
Elmville had decided that something
must be done, and at once. The
Gently come to the village, had made
financial statement that October
sunday morning, upon which certain
persons felt very much scandalized.
Such thing had never been done be
iore-not even thought Of; then it re-
vcaled the fact that the Reverend Yves
ley Norwood had received but Sjl.7J
for six months of faithful service.
Il don't believe in bringing up such
matters In the religious services OF
the church." growled Brother Cook
who always protested that 1t was a
waste of money to pay the minister So
much salary.
Il quite agree with you" responded
Mr.. Barnes. He was not a member OF
was a respectable thing to do-gave
you standing. IF these things must
come up every Sunday, shall attend
church elsewhere"
notwithstanding this, It was gener-
ally agreed that 1t was a shame, and
something must be done. But when
things had gone in a haphazard way
so long II was no easy matter to face
right about. After several weeks OF
deliberation, the necessary something
seemed as far from accomplishment as
ever.
1t is too bad that they do not col
lcct the pastors salary" remarked
Mrs. Hunter at the Ladies' Aid meet
ing. VINO she meant by they" was
not entirely clear. inasmuch as she
was one OF the officers.
II no one else will do anything, we
must" rejoined Mrs, Allen; the vari-
Gus members nodded approval.
II was soon planned. The pastor
had received s5175; they would pay
him S9S.25-make 1t even Sl50-and
have enough left in the treasury for
incidental matters. On Thursday
evening of next week which was
Thanksgiving they would invite them
selves to the parsonage. and have a
good time while making the pastor
happy. 1t would be easy to prepare
something extra while getting ready
Cor Thanksgiving. II was to be q
grand secret; not a soul but members
CT the society should know word OF
II.
At the close OF the business meet.
ing OF the Young Peoples League, tn,
president made close scrutiny to as
sure himself that all present were
members; he then proposed that, as
"ThHy would not do anything" tn,
League take up the matter
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

INCIDENTALLY SAID THE MAN
all other OF Her Mercies 'OuchsaieJ
unto us, and to bcseech Him nOtwith,
standing our unworthiness. 10 continue
His gracious Providence over us. Aud
| command and enioin all Magistrates
and Civil Officers to see that the said
Day be observed as a Day set apart
for religious worship, and that no ser
vile l.abOUr be performed thereon.
"'Giveu at the Council Chamber 10
Boston the Fourth Day OF November,
1867. in the Eighth Year OF the Reign
of our Sovereign Lord George the
Third. by the Grace of God. OF Great
Britain. France. and Ireland, King. De,
fender OF the Faith, &c.
Fra Bernard
"'By His EXcellency's Command
"A. Oliver, Sec'ry.
"'God Save tine King.
Remember what | told you about
the place for Thanksgiving turkeys"
said the turkey man, laying the paper
on the desk and walking out.-New
York Sun.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28
Centuries Old.

Days OF festival Thanksgiving have
been celebrated for many centuries
Under the old Mosaic law the Hebrews
held an annual harvest festival under
the trees and in tents of palm. The
German Protestants have an annual
Harvest Home" festival, accompanied
by religious services. and this custom
was brought to America by the early
Dutch immigrants.
Thanksgiving for us today is a time
for rejoicing that life has been spared
to us and that We have escaped many
dangers, overcome many trials and en-
joyed many pleasures during the last
year 1t is also a time when we
should remember kindly those who
have been less fortunate and should
put forth some special effort to make
them happier.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

LAS the business of the year Is now
drawing toward a conclusion. we are
reminded, according to the laudabe
usage of the Providence, to join to-
gcther in q grateful acknowledgment of
the manifold merCies of the Divine
Providence conferred upon Us in the
passing Year: Wherefore. have
thought fit to appoint. and do. with
the advice of his Maie5tys Council. ap-
point THURSDAY, the Third Day of De-
cCmber next. to be a day OF public
thanksgiving. that we may thoreupon
with one Heart and Voice return our
most Humble Thanks to Almighty God
for the gracious Dispensatons OF His
Providence since the last religious An
niversary of this kind, and especially
tor-that He has been pleased to pre-
serve and maintain our most gracious
Sovereign, King George, in Health ana
Wealth. in Peace and Honor, and to
extend the Blessings of his Govern
ment 10 the remotest part OF his Do
miuions; that He hath been pleased 40
bless and preserve our gracious Queen
Charlotte, their Royal Highncsses the
Prince OF Wales. the Princess Dowager
OF Wales. and all the Royal family. and
by the frequent increase Of the Royal
Issue to assure lis the Continuation Of
the Blessings which We derive from
that Illustrious House; that lie hath
been pleased to- prosper the whole Brit
ish Empire by the Preservation OF
Peace, the Encrease of Trade, and the
opening of new Sources Of National
" ealth; and now particularly that He
hath been pleased to favor the people
OF this Province with healthy and kind
ly Seasons. and to bless the Labour OF
their Hands with a Sufficieucy OF the
Produce of the Earth and OF the Sea.
"'And | do exhort all Ministers 81
the Gospel with their several Congre-
cations within this Province. that they
assemble on the said Day in a Solemn
manner to return their most humble
/ thanks 10 Almi ghty God 81 these and
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

1t. but that Is not what | am
here for. | came in to bring you
an item of interest. You may not
know, notwithstanding an editor knows
more than anybody else on earth. that
the first proclamation OF Thanksgiving
Day that is to be found in printed form
is the one issued by Francis Bernard,
Captain-General and Governor-in- Chief
in and over his Majesty's province of
the Massachusetts Bay in New Eng
land, and Vice-Admiral OF the same,
in 1867"
The editor admitted that it had not
occurred TO him previously.
"Tm glad I'm giving you something
new" continued the turkey man, "and
now let me read 1t to you. so you may
compare 1t with the modern style. 1t
Is headed A Proclamation for a Pubic
Thanksgiving:
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

increase our pastors salary from six
hundred to eieh; hundred dollars a
year.
1t was carried with rush, even
Brother Cook Asserting Pastor Nor
wood arose. and with tears of jog
trickling down his checks thanked
them simply. Some said they sung
the doXology as never before; at least
there were two voices that rang out
with a new Inspiration of fats
When they were once more at home,
and the children in bed Wesley Nor
wood again took his wife in his arms
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

In planning FOR our Thanksgiving
dinner. our minds naturally recur TO
the time honored dishes as roas. tur-
key, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce.
baked Indian pudding, etc, and our
feast never seems quite complete with
out them. II is not always possible,
however, TO have turkey and some
do not care tor Il. Roast goose chick
en-, duck. pork, or beef may be substl-
trtcd for it, Another nice dish Is
mock duck,' or pork tenderloins
baked with u bread dressing favored
With herbs and onions. \ menu that
is emi-old-fashioned but usually liked
is oyster soup, roast turkey with
mashed potatoes turnips, baked
squash. piCkles-sweet and sour-jel-
lies; a salad mince and pumpkin pie
fruit, nuts and coffee. 1t Is we'll to
have some kind of light pudding foI
those who do not eat pie. IL oyster,
cannot be procured, vegetable oyster
may be substituted. Cream tomato Is
q favorite kind OF soup.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

growing is shown by the fact tina
within the past four years the state
Of Arkansas. Colorado. Delaware. GeoI
gia. Oklahoma and Utah have intro
duced the national Thanksgiving da,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28
CHE FirSf
CbankSSixinS
S~$s~sse@sS~-

\ c ID EN- 7 A l. l. y" re-
marked the man with a
basket on his arm as he
came into the presence OF
the editor. Il might men
ton the fact that IL you
want the finest and fat
test turkey for your
Thanksgiving dinner, my
store is the place to get
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28
The Old Greek Year,

The Greek year consisted of twelve
months of twenty nine and thirty days
alternately; three times in eight years
a month was added to make up the de-
flciency.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

+ the many feast days
celebrated throughout
the world. Thanksgiving
Day, the day set apart
by proclamation to give
thanks to the Giyer OF
all good for the mcrcios
and blessings Of the yea"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

condition. he unseltishly forgot his
own needs. No, no, Brother Nor
wood, you must permit me to finish.
Then one society and another,b by some
strange coincidence, conceived the
thought OF giving the pastor pleas
ant Thanksgiving surprise. 1t is need
less to say that we have surprised each
other quite as we'll. But best OF all.
find that in the few days of uncon-
scious cooperation. We have increased
the amount paid on salary TO just Ave
hundred dollars. This shows what We
cen do IL we all work together. !
move you as u congregation. that we
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1901-11-28

Love and a silver dollar are tested by
the ring.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31

man Lieder, brt it has not deferred the
socIaIer Saengerchor on Chouteau and MIS-
sissirpi avenues from preparing prsssntn-
tion of modern version of Wngner's
.Iohengrin.' to be given April n It's to
he the same old Castle Square Frehch
Opera Company "Lohengrin" In plot and
clothes and swan and scenery. except that
~ has geen arranged to fit the vocal capaci-
ties OF amateurs. 1t is supposed to Re
musical trayesty on the heavy opera
Wherever the music of the original becomes
highly heroic the travesty Will bring III
pathos. The themes ard motives of the
opera will be retained. interviewer with all
the familiar German folk songs. For I'M
stance. the bridal chorus beg ns impressveiy
enough, but abruptly falls into spirited
German minuet Director William Lange
will lead the orchestra. Eugene SteiDway.
who has n fine bass voice. will be the
"King." Tenor Carl Leibnitz, the president
OF the society, sings the part Of Lohen-
grin to his wife's Elsa. Carl Beck, solo
barytone and 'ceIIist. is cast az Telramund.
and Mrs Fred Rolke as Ochtruc. Henry
sparrer will sing the role of Herald and
August Lange, Gotfried. The mixed chorus,
of course, will do the supporting work as
mobiles. soldiers and people.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31


endeavoss to have the fast mall flassed py me
stationkeeper Failing in this. she hastily pms
's'te' 10 me nHai, poue" S,,...s,inr IN
,'s arm ns 'l <''s 81 ,"e ,,osas tho Latter
'his. as 'he '''h '"'"'s w -
The MAY in which James ]. Jeffries will
aposar at Havlin's this week is called "A
Ma, From Tho West" Here is the story:
Iefsries is the big. good-nnture, honest and
fearless Sheriff of a mountain county Of Montana
lie has "A sister whom he idozes. Her hand is
sought by three men. "ne of them squa,ter
The latter is. the one she ire.e's. Aa''ner
landowner. VIII" has desu @ !" .. me .fnoas nots -
e''i'"'" 'S ''' .r, hi, T., . N.xican
win, murders the landowner. throwing the blame
m ,s s,,,a,tsr bnr,rp. to re, rid of both of his
Oh VI" s''"a no .i,,. r.ha .ou,tter ia about
rivals at tn" same time: Ihe sq"a..e, m ~, IS ssor,r
to he ynched. when he is release" 's me shelm.
and allowed to make his escape. The sherih
lea,ns of the guilt Of the Mexican. The latter
80. ,,s sscane before the possibility of his
i".- M M, s,a,ts fa,lows him to Coney Island
~ i.. ,,,r,, .xhibitions The
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31

to
sitting position
pupD
yourself
hundred Do
If
have peculiar sensation the had
eyeds
should learn the
The who understands
powerful Hfee
hypnotic multiply
a
positions O
a
another
speedily cured this mysterious bad habits
a
said must surely die
advise
NJ
WELD
notd mine possess"
useful
the
Of would
it's Address
Of Science Dept 12a B. rect Philadelphia
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31

effectiveness of his talk and delight the
children But the most unique feature is
the lecturers imitation of animal cries ana
calls to their little ones. They are quite
indescribable and give one an cerie sensa-
tion of wildness and remoteness from civil
lization.
The week of April at Music Hail-fare-
well week of the Castle SQUARE Opera COM
pany-by which the second successful sea-
son of the organization vii. come TO "A close,
will be divided as follows:
Monday. Faust; Tuesday. Martha /;
Wednesday matinee and evening, 30
hemian Girl: Thursday. II Trovat"fe ;
Friday. "Lohengrin'; Saturday matinee, III
Trovatore'': Saturday evening, Lucia di
Lammermoor.
Acts l. ii and II of Lucia concluding
with the Mad Scene) will be presented OF
| the last night, after which all the leaai"S
principals of the company will appear IN
| concert programme. each member singing
| his favorite operate solo with compete
orchestral accompaniment. At the conciu-.
| sion of this portion of the entertainment
| the entire company-principals chorus anu
! orchestra-will unite in "Auld Lang syne'
| In which the audience will be requested 10
| join
Grace Van Studdiford will play in 10
ledo this week and in Chicago the week
following. She began her vaudeville work
| on February II in a singing act ana hsr re-
| ception was pleasing. She has closed
| contract to appear in Europe next autumn
| opening at the Empire Theater in Londoh'
thence to the Hippodrome In Paris VIE
| rda, T., Rerlin four weeks in Vienna
| ard four weeks in Carlsbad
| Miss Ada Rehan will come to st. LOUIS
on April 20. where she will appear in sweet
| Nell of OLD Drury' ut the Olympic.
| A play that is an old favorite will be at
the Century this week. The Still Alarm
NAV be described as follows:
| :, has strong and sympathetic story in the
| .r;s,s loves disarpon.ments and triumphs CT 'he
erer,an hero. Jack Manley. and brings forward
the sacrifice uprighteors conduct and bravery oi
the nrenen. II gets its title from the fact 'nat
| when the stul alarm Is orougGt Jack Mahtes
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31

sounds the alarm gong: the 'iremen slide Ike
lightning down the poles of the enf.'ne-
the supeTbly trained horses rus! from their sails
to the lightning !iteh-np. ana all hands start
for the fir. through raging blizzard 1t will be
presented on an elaborate scale and 'y a strong
, east including for principals, besides Harry
Lacy. Lynn Pratt Frank c. Bangs Charles h.
French John T. Ryan. Herbert st. John Erenon.
Elizabeth Baker. Belle Gold and Emma .''nnan-
lnce.
The Grand Opara-house bill for this week
is New England play by James \. Herne.
Here is the story.
Cne of the three cen,ra, figures is that Of an
| honest New Enslander. nhddir-aged. and given
to doing good on every occasion. He eiucates
| girl, Chrystai. ard boy. Ruby. As the girl
reaches wumanhoo he falls in love with her and
on her part. of her gratitude. she consents
To- marry him. though she has secretly been be-
| trothed to RUBY The latter also makes sacri-
flee. A few years later after the birth Of
| daughter the old the mistake he has
made and seeks an engagement with vessei
| going on long Arctic voyage. Without exEe Ia
Of returning he leaves his wife and chi,u to
| the care of Ruby. with the request that In tee
| event of his not returning within given time
Ruby and ,'hrystal shall wed. The trre of the
! nuptials is set and the day at hand when the
| old man returns blind. feeble. and with lut 4
| few hours Of life left to him. He renews his re-
! quest for their marriage. AMI dies. leaving Wife
| and dnuchter the care Of the yourS man he
| had reared.
1.-The Fast Mall" which Manager GareD
will present at the imperial this afternoon,
| is a realistic drama. the main scenes cf
| which are described follows:
The train scene is that of freight. Its aP-
proach in the distance is heard until finally it ap-
pears dashing across the stage at aa apparent
/ rate of sixty miles hour. The engine Is
manned by the driver aud fireman. Trailing
after tn, tender Is long string If cars. with the
| illuminated ca5ouse at the end Another scene
| shows Niagara Falls. One view Is that OF the
ferry leaving her wharf. one hears the charging
| of bells the blowing Of whistles. all in'efniA-
| gleJ with the of the falls in the distance.
Yet another scene is that Of the engine-rooin 0,
| a Mississippi River boat the steamer being IN
,nidriyer VIXEN terrific explosion makes
wreck Of the vessel. One of the strongest oi t'iN
dramatic incidents Of the play is that in Wnich
| the heroine. a young girl. endeavors 10 save
her lover from impending Peril. To d. t.::s sha
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31
BILLS OF The WEEK.

this week. beginning with this afternoons
performance. The play IL "A Man from the
West" with the pugilist in the leading role.
The "American Burlesruers'' and Gus RUN
lin will come 10 the Standard with this after
noon's performance for a weeks stay. W. B.
Watson. the Hebrew comedian. will be seen
in the role OF Julius Levy stranded in Jspan
varied programme has been arranged for
the Sunday afternoon popular concert at the
Odeon. Mr. Robyn will be at the organ. and
Miss Mae Estelle Acton sing. rendering three
numbers. Mr.. James J. Rohan Will sing The
Palms; Mr. J. p. Tuiy will have two concert
solos, and Master Frank Devoi will sing.
Owing to the illness of Nine Sembrich. the
ENGAGEMENTS OF the Sembrich Opera Company
have been Cancelled. The company was to
have appeared at the Odeon on April II
and 12.
The Theodore Thomas Orchestra will be at
the Odeon on Tuesday and Wednesday even
lngs. April % and "a. The programme Will
be entirely different from those rendered in
Mr.. Thomas's last visit to this city.
hundred and eighty-fourth Kunkel concert will
be given at Association Hall. Y. N. c. A.
building. The giving away Of piano will DO
one OF the features Of the evening. SiRnor
Guido Parish. Mr.. Charles Kunkel. Mr.. Charles
Jacob Kunkel Miss Mae EsteTle Acton and
Doctor Wallace Harker are on the programme.
cramer and Edmunds will give an entertain-
ment this evening at Turner Hall. Thirteenth
and Monroe streets.
The Choral Symphony Society has arranged
for its tenth and last concert for the season.
1t will be given at the Odeon next Thursday
evening. April T. Gounod's oratorio. Re
demption." Will be performed with these SOLO
lists: Sara Anderson. soprano; Mrs. Oscar
Bollman. contralto: Mr.. Harry J. Fellows.
tenor: Mr.. D. Ffrangcon-Davies. bass, and
Mr. Charles Galloway at the organ.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31

yerdi's aida" will be the Castle Square
offering at Music Hall this week f"iio"'"s
is the cast OF characters:
Aida Adelaide Norwood. Josephine Ludwig
King. --JaHes !. 1"o,
Amneris Frances Graham Maud Lamoeft
Rhadames Joseph F. Sheehan. Harry Davies
Ramfis William II. Clarke. Francis J. boyle
Amonasro. .winfred Goff. William PAUL.
Priestess ss............-............ ......Maud fame!
Messenger ANDREW Horty
ST. Louis theater-goers will have the oppor-
tunity OF seeing that accomplished actor. MI.
f. S. Willard, at the Olympic this week.
Mr. Willard has been absent for some time.
He will present "a Silent Woman" David
Garrick.'' THE Middleman." 1.-The Profess
sor's Love Story and Tom Pinch"
The new production Of Joseph Arthur's pop
ular play. THE Still Alarm" with Harry
J Lacy in his original creation Of Jack Manley.
the hero will be to-nfght's attraction at the
Century.
On Saturday evening. April g. there will he
q benefit performance OF THE Still Alarm
at the Century Theater for Dick 1ghtner.
The Columbia Thsater offers the Nelson
family OF ten people az a special feature this
week. The troupe now includes the smallest
acrobat in the business FOy and Clark will
have a new sketch. and other good people
will complete the programme.
Hearts of Oak will be the drama at the
Grand Opera-house this week. beginning with
to-day's matinee. James A. Herne has pro-
been happier In any one Of them than in this
New England story Of Hearts OF Oak
A realistic drama. railroad play that al
ready has many friends will be offered at
, the Imperial this week. beginning with the
matinee OF to-day. The story OF the play Is
thrilling one.
James J. Jeffries. the heavyweight cham
pion. Is to be the attraction at Havlins for
y
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-31
THE MUSICAL AMATEUR.
The Amateur Orchestra Concert-How New Quartet Was
Formed-The Old Folks Concert-The Musical
Movse-St Louis Delegation to the
Buffalo Saengerfest.

Maennerchor. %: st. Louis saengerbund. 25:
Harugari Saengerbund. 20: North st. LOUIS
Liedertafe. 35; FREEZER Maennercpor. "''
Humboldt LiedertafeI. 20: Carondelet Saeh-
scrchor 90 and Baden Saengerchor. 70
members This makes the massed chorus
or delegation from st. Louis consist OF 90
voices. and this Is exclusive Of several nun
dred members who will attend merely as
spectators Adam Linck. the national sec
retary Of the Bund. lives in this city.
Preparations for this national event have
absorbed a great deal OF attention among
the people who are interested In the Her-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-07-25

The body of the Chicago boy who
was thought to have been kidnapped
Is found in the lake.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-07-25
A SINGULAR CASE.
Two Men Believe They Married the
Same Woman.

Two Men Believe They Married the
Same Woman.
Richmond, Va, July 1.-TWO
worthy citizens of Manchester, after a
long consultation, have come the con
clusion that they have both married
the same woman.
The two husbands met last night,
and, after a full comparison of notes,
satisfied themselves that the partner
of their joys and sorrows was the same
person, who had married each under
different names. The woman was
welded to the first one in Manchester
on September "a, 1894, when, after liv-
ing with him four years, she suddenly
disappeared. Since that time he has
known nothing of her movements. He
listened with the keenest interest as
husband No. 2 told how he loved,
courted and married a lovely lady of
believing she was young
lady who had lost all in the horrible
at Galveston and had come to
Virginia in search of friends. No 2
says he believes now that this lovely
creature was no other than Mrs. No.
l, and No. is equally as firm in that
belief. After knowing the lady about
two months No. 2 married her in Rich
mond. Five weeks ago she left him
without stating where she had gone.
Both men have consulted the prose
cutting attorney about the case.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-07-25
THE MOSQUITO CAMPAIGN.
Hartford Uses Crude Oil And Smoke
To Good Effect,

Hartford, Conn, July 19.-As the
result of the use of crude petroleum
and the burning of tobacco stems. a
considerable abatement Of the
mosquito nuisance has been effected
in Hartford this summer. The
border of the Connecticut river on
the east side of the city have been
literally sprayed with oil. under the
supervision of the Board of Health.
The experiment has been so success
full that it VIII probably be repeated
next year IN more extended scale.
1t is believed that If the authorities
o. the neighboring town of Wethers-
field, which is greatly afflicted, would
join with those of Hartford. the
mosquito evil would be practically
obliterated. The smudge caused by
the burning of tobacco stems has
been found to be an effective supple
ment to the use of petroleum. al
though the smoke is very disagree
able"