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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
ROBBED HIS BIoGRApHER.
Thief's Ruling Passion Puts Him Again
in Trouble,

James McFetridge, known also as
Capt. Jim Baker" but best known
as "Oyster Jimmy" was prisoner be-
fore Magistrate Cunningham on 4
larceny charge, having been brought
from Harrisburg, says the Philadel.
phia Telegram. Oyster Jimmy" ia
aman with long oriminal record, and
he has been arrested in the Quaker
cityscores Of times. Heis venerable
looking man, with keen black eyes and
flowing white beard. lie is said to
be highly educated and a charming
cOnversationalist.
Last December Jimmy met ex-
Judge Francis b. Lloyd, of Atlanta,
Ga, who has been engaged in the law
book business in Philadelphia for
year or more. The former judge was
delighted with the interesting rcmi-
nisccnccs Of "Oystcr Jimmy" The
varied experiences Of the old man, told
in n nplisbnI ,,oppnr ,.orn 80 OH orn,
;prIr ;r,oro,,;nr ,ho, IrJao IIord
w;irb an o,n hns;noso ,hosnht ~ ,
tboy wonid noLo snl,rd;d eJS;,;"n
- IL orotnno - mnt ~. =, haa,. fanw
ia invited Jim,pv 70 shnro tho hosn;
toIitv Of his rnnn1 ~ s;y1b and VnhIo
s,rocts and tbcrn tbo worl. nn ,bn om.
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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Cupid'S Captures

Miss Artie Marshall, formerly
connected with one of Mexico's
millinery establishments, who went
to Texas few months ago, was
married one day last week at
Cleburne, Texas, to Mr.. D.
Stone.
Miss Katherine Sears, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Sears. south
of Mexico, was married last Satur-
day in st, Louis to Mr. Kerby
Heck, Miss Sears had been at
tending Christian College at Col
umbia.
Lieut.. Sanderson, of Joplin, at
tending the NJ. NJ. A. here, and
Miss Margaret Lupton, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lupton, of this
city, were married April G.
secret just out this week.
Rev. a. w. Kokeudoffer of1iciting
Their many friends here join
in warm congratulations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Deaths Harvest.

The little three old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Stark, of this
city, died Sunday.
VIM Adams, 16 years old, died
suddenly at the home of his father,
James Adams, in this city, last
Thursday. DR.. j. J. Porter con-
Quoted the funeral.
Mrs. Sarah Simcoc, in her SOth
year, died at Calwood n few days
ago from old age. The intcrment
was in this city. y son, j. +.
Simcoe, resides near skinner.
Mrs. Mary Wyle, cousin of
Mesdames George Morris and
Maria Reading, of this city, died
in st. Louis last week. The
remains were cremated and later
the ashes were brought to this city
lot lllIcrlnellt.
Nicholas Snesd, an old and
highly respected citizen, died at
his home in this city last Friday.
He had been in declining health
for several months. The follow
ing children survive him: Miss
Eliza Sneed, at home; George
Sneed, Centralia; Dave and James
Sneed and Mrs. Emma billiard and
Fannie Harris, this county; Ben
jamin, Thomas and Arthur Sneed,
st. Louis; Nicholas Snced, Sails
bury; John Sneed, Nodaway
county, and Jacob Sneed of Clar-
ence. Deceased was a valued and
esteemed member of the NJ. Il.
Church. The funeral was preach
ed by his pastor, Rev. ID. S. Smith,
from the family residence last Sun
day morning at II o'clock.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
A MANS DOG.
Shows Forth the Nature and Disposition
of His owner.

OF His owner.
"One Of the most curious traits TO
be found in the animal nature said.
an obserunt citizen, SIS that which
grows out Of unconscious initiative
ness Of creatures OF the lower order.
l have observed many instances of
where the creatures Of lower order
have taken on the characteristics, in
some noticeable degree, of members
ofthehumanfamily. One might know,
for instance, the bcggar's dog just
from the look of the dog, from the
duoop of the eye, the pathetic hang
of the lip and certain general air Of
dependency and helplessness which
seems to speak in the very nature Of
the animal. l mention the beggar's
dog because it is a familiar exam
pie. The beggar's dog never looks
cheerful, never smiles, never frolics,
but simply sits by his master and
broods and begs for whatever charity
may give. | have seen the dog char
acter nodded under happier influ-
ences, and the dog becomes more
cheerful, lie was a light hearted, free
and easy sort of creature, and seemed
to get something of the SUMNER side
Of things. ! am almost tempted to say
that if you will show me a mans dog
| will tell you what manner of man
the owner is, with particular refer
cnce to temperament and his moods.
The melancholy man, the man who
grovcls mentally along the gloomiest
grooves, the pcSNmistic man who is
always looking at the dark side Of the
picture, all the men who come within
these unhappy classifcations rarely
own cheerful dog. The dog uncon-
sciously takes to the ways Of the mus
ter, and in his moods initiates the
masters way Of thinking, But turn
to the dog Of the jolly, cheerful fel-
low. Watch him show his teeth in
laughter when the ma stcr approaches,
He is darting across the yard and
dancing and frisking around the mas
tcr's feet in the happiest way imagin-
able, and he isup to all kinds of pranks
and does all kinds Of little things to
indicate the good nature that is in
him, He does as his master does, and
seems to take the same general view
oflife. Thcseare smaIlthings, guess,
but they show just how important
ones actions are in life. Every ones
way of thinking may influence ones
dog and change his whole vewof life"
n. o. Timcs-Democrat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
HOOVER PARDONED.
Looked Upon the Wine When
1t Is Red.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 5. -
Governor Dockery to-day pardon
ed Charles Hoover from the Pen
itentiary, where he was serving a
five-year term for forgery in the
second degree.
Hoover was sent to the Peni-
Tertiary from Hannibal in January
1899, with Charles Ayers, for
forging a check on the Stillwell
Packing Company.
Hoover has Statewide rcputa-
ton as baseball player, being
reckoned among the top.notchers
as Il catcher. He caught for the
Kansas City team ten years ago,
when the Kansas City team won
the pennant in the American
League. Hoover has been work
ing as bricklayer while doing time
in the Mis- souri, Penitentiary, and
is in fine physical condition.
Hoover's propensity to gaze up
on the wine when it is red has
caused him all his trouble, as he
was intoxicated when he commit
ed the forgery. His prosecutor,
Stillwell, joined with many Others
in petitioning Governor Dockery
for pardon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
County Surveyor in Jail.

Louisiana, Mo-, May Cd. b.
Beauchamp, Surveyor of Pike Co.
by choice of the people, is in Jail
today at Bowling Green charged
with contempt of the County
Court.
Yesterday the surveyor appeared
before the Court and demanded fees
which he claimed were due him.
but OH advice of the deputy county
attorney, payment was refu sed.
Mr., Beauchamp's language was
Objectionable to the court and, up
on his refusal to apologies, he vas
fined $50 for contempt of court,
which he refused to pay, whercup,
on he was ordered to jail. There
is talk OF IA damage suit.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Molino, Mo-, May 6, 1902.
A Carnegie Library.

Louisiana, Mo, May 6.-Louis-
lana is to have a Carnegie library
as well as a new federal building.
Andrew Carnegie has agreed to
give So, 900 upon his usual con-
ditions. F.W .Buffum, ISador Mi
chael, n. J. Murphy, w. p. Stark,
Miss A. H Draper and Miss Eliza
beth Whitaker have been appoint
ed as a committee to raise 1000
by subscription. A citizen has of.
fered a a ZOO site and there will
be no difficulty in having the city
vote 50, 800 n year for maintenance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
THEY 'LOPED.
Audrain Girl and a Columbia
Man.

The following is taken from the
Columbia Daily Tribune:
Three months ago Miss Kath-
aryn Sears, Il handsome and
charming daughter, and the only
child of one of Audrain county's
most prominent and prosperous
farmers, who lives just south of
Mexico, came to Columbia and
began a special study of music at
Christian College.
Miss Sears was niece of Il. l..
Kennedy of the rell-Crouch
Lumber Company of this city, and
made her home with the family of
Mr.. Kennedy.
Mr.. Kirby Heck is a graduate
of the University, and who was
reared in Columbia, was boarding
at Mr.. kennedy's at the time Miss
Sears took up her abode with the
family. Mr.. Heck has been con-
ductor on the Midland road for the
past year but for some time has
not been at work,
The young people met and it
seemed a case Of love at first sight
and in a short time they became
very devoted to each other and
seemed well satisfied if they were
in each others company.
Mr.. Heck made a trip to Mexico
a few weeks ago and asked the con-
sent of the mother and father to his
marriage with their daughter. Mrs
Sears objected to the marriage be.
cause Miss Katharyn was their on
ly child and they did not feel that
they could do without her daugh-
ter
Mr.. Heck returned to Columbia
nothing daunted by the decree of
the parents and the two detirmin-
ed to outwit the parents and to
wait their blessing after the mal
riage.
Last Friday night Mr.. Heck and
Miss Sears were seen strolling
along the street about $50 neal
the Powers House apparently with
out any more serious plans in view
than pleasant evening walk.
But some way by midnight they
had left Columbia behind and
were at Rocheport, where they
caught the IL o'clock train and
reached st. Louis early Saturday
morning where they were married
They then telegraphed to Miss
Sears parents, who, finding theil
objection diSrcgarded, sent THEN
blessing.
Mr. Heck has lately purchased {
house in Columbia, but it is not
yet known whether the young cou
pie will live in Audrain county OF
Columbia, since the parents arr
unwilling for their daughter to bt
away from them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Administrators NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that letters
tcStamcntary upon the estate
Of w. Il. Mclntirc, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, Rolla
Mclntlrc, by the Probate Court of Au-
drain county, Missori.All persons having
claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance within
one year after the date of said letters or
they may be prccludcd from any benefits
from said estate, and II such claims he
not presented in two years from the dato
Of said letters they shall be forever
barred. ROLLA MCINTYRE,
Administrator.
April TO- 1902.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
NeiehbOrIy Neiehbors

Roy Boatman, of California, ar
rived this week on a visit to his
parents here.
Mrs. Phebe Stotler and son,
John, of Laddonia, visited the
MESSAGE family Monday.
Isaac Neal, one of Vandalia' S
live business men, paid the Mes
SAGE an agreeable call last Thurs
day.
j. C.. DeLaporte, one of Lad
donia's hustling business men,
dropped in upon the MESSAGE
Monday.
Little Miss Nina Potts, of Cen
tarlia, visited her grandparents
here Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. w. n.
Boatman.
DR.. and Mrs. j. b. Hawkins
have been entertaining their
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Andrews,
of Higbee.
Mrs. L. Ii. Skelly, of Rush Hill,
has been the guest of the family of
her son here, L. c. Sicily, the
past week.
Mrs. Il. X. Locke and children,
Ben and Sam, and Miss Byrd
Locke, visited relatives at Kinks
vile last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Mccall, of Fulton,
have been the guests of Mrs. Nc
Calls parents here, DR.. aud Mrs.
7. j. Basket.
w. d. Talley, north of Worces-
ter, called on the MESSAGE last
Friday. Mr. Talley reports fine
crop prospects in his section.
Mrs. +. H. Skelly, of Rush
Hill, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
w. E. Veerkamp, at Nevada, Mo.
Mrs. Sicily orders the MESSAGE to
that address.
5. f. Button, who joined Co. l.
in Mexico three years ago and has
done service in Porto Rico and the
Philippines, is visiting relatives
in this section.
Rev. w. a. Hanna, of Mexico,
delegate from Missouri, is attend
ing the General Conference of the
NJ f. Church, South, III session
at Dallas, Texas, this week.
w. E. Bryan, of Wright City,
visited the family of his sister here
last week, Mrs. w. l.. Kent, and
while here invested in a piece of
residence property sold at trustee 5
sale.
n. E. Hodge, one of the best
fellows living down on Littleby,
called at MESSAGE headquarters
yesterday. He brought us treat
of young squirrel and remembered
us substantially otherwise. Thanks
Nolan, thanks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
tcstamcntary upon the estate OF Annie L.
Underwood, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned 10y the Probate Court OF
Audrain county, Missouri, bearing date of
April 81, 1907. All persons having
claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance within
ono year after the date of said letters or
they may be prccludcd from any benefits
from said estate, and IL such claims be
not presented in two years from tho date
of said letters they shall be forever
barred.
i. $. UNDERWOOD,
Executor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
A Correction.

EDITOR MESSAGE: In your
Bean. Creek item last week il state
ment was made to the effect that
Sunday School is to be organized
at Moline with myself as one of the
promoters. Please correct that by
saying in your paper that the
statement so far as it concerns
myself is untrue. Resp,
J. ID. WORLEY.
Moline, Mo-, MAY 6, 1902.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Up in Howard county recently
a number of citizens got so enthu-
siastic over their favorites in a
primary election that they backed
their judgm ent with cold, hard
cash, and as they were so conspic-
uous about it the prosecuting at
torney took it up and each man
was obliged to plead guilty and
pay a fine amounting to twelve
dollars each.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Pres. Allen Moore

Invites the teachers Of this
county to attend thc Approved
Summer School at Chillicothc,
Mo-, beginning June 2nd. Grades
made in this school are accepted
by all county boards and by the
State Supt. for a State certificate.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

According to an item in the
Kansas City Journal, DR.. Gartre!l,
formerly of Mexico, who lies in
prison at Butler, Mo-, under death
sentence for mu rdcring young
Don ogan, is thought to have been
for some time of unsOund mind
caused by too much whisky
drinking or partaking too freely
of narcotics"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Chillicothe, Mo-, Normal

Is giving special attention to the
branches required for Il first, see
ond, third grade certificate. Teach
crs can enter at any time and find
the work they desire.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The Macon Republican says the
five things produced by Missouri
that cannot be duplicated in so
matchless form anywhere are,
the girl, the apple, the colonel, the
horse and the mule.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Mexico would bow grateful
thanks if the two trunk lines of
railroad centering in the city
would get together and give us
brand new, modern, up-to- date
depot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

j. w. Geager and son, Champ
Clark of Hollensvillc, were on our
streets yesterday. Mr. Yeager
says there were never before such
prospects for good crops as his
section can show inst now.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Rev. w. j. Lhamon delivered
an interesting lecture at the Chris
tain church in this city Monday
night upon "Moonshine." The
speaker thought we should keep
ourselves in the sunshine of life
and not in the mere moonshinc.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The Is months old girl baby of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weichman,
of Fulton, got hold of some strych-
nine pills last Monday and ate
them and was dead in twenty
minutes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

c. A. Thompson, who wants to
build an electric railroad from Mob
erly to Mexico, connecting Santa
Fe, Perry, Paris and Centralia, is
announced to meet MeXico's bus
mess men today.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

j. n. Cross, Of this city, re-
Gently invested in "A piece of Colo
RADIO real estate. 1t is in sugar
beet region, and Mr.. Cross expects
to realize Il good profit from the
land very soon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Prof. c. NJ. Coons will give an
educational and comic entertain
ment at Sunrise school house,
south of Benton City, the even
ings of May 9th and 10th.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The United States and Pacific
express companies have separated
their business in this city. The
Pacific company will have quarters
in j. B. Graham's building on the
south side of the square.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Hon, j. A. Potts lost a fine
young stallion few days ago.
The horse undertook to jump a
fence and fell and broke It's neck
He was valued at $500.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The late Nicholas Sneed left a
will with his son, Jacob Sneed, of
Clarene, as executor. Left his eS-
tate to his twelve children, all
sharing alike excepting one thous-
and dollars extra to his daughter,
Miss Eliza Sneed, who resided
with him up to his death.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The Martinsburg depot was de-
stroyed by fire last Thursday
night. 1t is thought that light
ming originated the blaze.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

A Missouri horse dealer who
went to Washington to sell horses,
is reported to have explained his
ill-luck in disposing of his animals
as follows: "The people travel
there on the ears run by cable or
electricity and don't need draft or
roadsters; they ride on bicycles
and automobiles and don't need
fast trotters; they gamble by wire
and don't need race horses, and
the government is run entirely by
jackasses, 50 there you are"
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Sheep killing dogs are too plen-
tiful in different sections of the
county. Shoot the dogs on the
spot.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

A Fulton base ball team came
over Tuesday and crossed bats
with a Mexico team. The Fulton
ties were victorious, - to 9.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The Mexico Building & Loan
Association has decided to quit
business.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Farmers are bringing their wool
into market. IL is bringing about
II cents a pound in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

The Linton District Medical
Society convened in this city Tues
day. A number of interesting pa
pers were read. Among those
present from out of town wcre
Drs. Peter Arnold, of Wellsville;
Woodson Moss, Columbia; 7. j.
fainter, Warrenton; T., II, Gen.
try and \. X. McComas, Sturgeon;
j. NJ. Ball, st, Louis; u. NJ.
Hampton and o. b. Mayes, Cen
tralia; j, C., Parrish, Vandalia;
f, Fl Kallmeycr, New Florence,
aud w. +. Taylor, Martinsburg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Richard Fry, eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Fry, is very i'll &.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

n, j. Winscott has accepted the
general agency of the Des Moines
Life Insurance Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Admiral Sampson, the famous
naval commander, died in Wash
ington City this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08

Bret Harte, the famous Ameri-
can author, died suddenly in Lon
don this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
JEFFERSON CITY BRANCH.

SOUTH Bound Trains Leave
No"ll Fulton Arcomodation...I0: "a m
No..lj Jefferson city Mall. 1913 = N
%O2l3 WAY lrcight........... SIS "A III
NOKrIl Bound Trains Arrive
sNn.oIuIr1ur-uu CITY MALL. $3.50 a m
sNo2i Fulton Accommodation. 1913 p IN
Non. NIF Irri2hI............ G:lO p m
tDally Except Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
Mexico Market.

Hams, per pound, II
Hens 81
shoulders, per pound, S
Bacon sides, per pound, Il
Butter, per pound, 20
Eggs, per dozen, II
Popcorn, per pound o.
Onions, per bushel, 40
Lard, per pound, ~
Apples 1.2j to | so
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
6. p. BARNES,
Passenger and Ticket Agt.

GEO i CHARLTON,
Gen. Passenger Agt, C.NA. RR., Chicago,
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
TIME TABLE.
Standard Time.
CIuCAGO&lMTON RY.
r1MEI.l ,arABLE

WEST Bound Trains Leave
No. Colo Cal. Limitcd..... 3:2S l.
No. II Kansas City Express $40 a L.
80. Il Missouri State Express $40 p T.
NO. Chicago 4 Mexico Ac.AD7:lO p II.
e. Nollj Way l'rcght....,....,..ll;OOa n
Trains Leave
No. T. St.Louis Limited Express l;5o a II
No. MEXICO & Chicago Accom.0:4O a NJ
No. II Missouri State Express. leo p III
No. 10 Cal. COLO. Limited lO;j0p II
sNn.I1i Way Freight. lO:2ja N
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-05-08
a HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. y

County Court convened Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

The great value of lands In and
around Colfax IL quite apparent just
now during the high water. We are
fully ten feet above the present over
flow, and have no levees and no need
for them, while at many points the
people stand In dread Of their levees
giving way and letting the water in
on their farms and stock. II you de-
sire to buy q home in this locality
call on H. H. Goodwin, who adver-
tises some valuable lands for sale In
another place In this paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
Holiday Excursion RATES,

The territory to which excursion tick.
ctr for the holidays will be sold has been
considerably widowed. In addition to
the usual sale Of tickets to points in the
southeastern States, the T. q p. railway
company will also cell round trip tickets
to principal points in Mexico. Colorado
Arkansas, Missouri. Kansas, Iowa, Hi.
nois, Nebraska, North and South Dakota,
Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The rate will be one hrst-class fare
plus q, for tho round trip, and tickets
may be purchased December Is. IL, q,
p, q and Is. good to return within &c
days from date Of sale.
Further information regarding rates
through service, sleepers, free seats in
chair cars, ETC., may be had from any
railroad ticket agent, or through CORES.
pondence with II. P. Hughes, travelling
agent, Fort Worth, Texas, or e. p. Tur.
ner, q. p. 4 T. A., Dallas, Texas
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Mr.. Clarence Ellerbe, the hustling
Valley railroad man, came down last
Tuesday evening. and remained over
Wednesday investigating lands in this
vicinity. Heisparticularly wen pleas
Cd IN the success Of the Valley road
management in holding the water Oh
Of their track during the present over
low, and continuing to run trains
without serious interruption. He
says at one point, near Ninock. the
water 10 up on the levee that holds
It on the road bed two feet higher
than the rails ON the track, and now
that the water IL falling he feels conn.
dent Of escaping overflow,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Misses Lima and Gertrude GOODWIN,
after several months In New Orleans,
taking course of short hand atSou-
les Commercial College, arrived home
Thursday night. The T. & p. cannon
ball train that they came up on got
into Alexandria behind time, 30 they
missed the Valley morning passenger.
But not to be outdone, they came
through on the local freight thateven-
ing. Both are in fine health and
spirits, and look well.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

To improve the appetite and strength.
on the digestion, try Q few doses OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr..
]. II. Seitz, OF Detroit, Michigan. says:
"They restored my appetite when i'm
paired, relieved me Of q bloated feeling
and caused . pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" There are peo-
pie in this community who need just
such q medicine. For sale by j. 81. Mo
Nicely. Colfax; Bush & Randolph, FAR
mount. Every box warranted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Mr.. w. r. Peurifoy, Of the Colfax
Telephone Co.. came up from Boyce
on Wednesday, and spent a couple Of
days putting the braces and cross
arms on the telephone poles in this
town. He says the wire and switch
board for COlfax has been ordered
and win be here In few days, and he
hopes to give us q local exchange as
well IS connection with BOyce and
Alexandria In the first few days Of
the new year.