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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

this place. II viii De remember
ed by many. His remains will b.
buiel by the brotherhood
Mr.. Wright who moved from
here to MoherlS few years ag
has a position With jacob Bros
and has moved linto the Bussen
house in the east part of town
Mr. Rogers and sister OF Mont
gpmery Ciiy werr visiting Mr.
J 3u llhbcris fan some da, :
last week Also young lady from
Kansas City, Miss Gee was visit
ing with them.
Mr.. Miller who has recently
moved to our town took his Oldest
son to Fulton one day last week
The boys mind was deranged
from smoking cigarettes.
James HILBERT returned from
Colorado last week. He has a score
Of friends who glad to see him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The st. Louis Post Dispatch
last Sunday celebrated its ami
versary. Sundays edition was a
marvel of newspaper enterprises
100 pages and chock full of inter-
esting reading matter from begin
ming to end. The publication was
dated Sunday but sent out to all
its readers two days before. The
Post Dispatch is one of the great
est NEWSPAPERS of the world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
ED. W. H. HOOK.
Closes a Profitable Years
Work With Salt River
Church.

Sunday Evening, Dee. 18th,
1903 Il closed my years work
with the Salt River" church to-
day and babe them farewell, with
some regret. We have some noble
men and women whose names are
in the Book of Life, who belong to
Salt River church. The church
is in fairly good working order,
many men willing to work for the
Master and noble women not a
few. | would like to give their
names but cannot now.
In the last year several good in
fiuential members of the flock have
left them and the church feels the
loss greatly. But only one has been
removed by death; Bro. James
Shock has been called to his re-
ward. Bro. Shock, at the time of
his death, was one of the elders of
the congregation.
We feel that we speak the truth
when we say the church is in a
healthy condition. We have IA fine
board of officers at Salt River"
Our efficient elders are: Bros.
John Beatty, Edwin Davis and
William Broadus; deacons; Bros.
S. P. Loren, Edward Beatty, viii
liam Blythe aud William Renie. l
don't think church IN the county
has better board of officers. May
God be with them in their work of
faith and labor of love. l love all
the people of that neighbOrhood;
they are kind aud hospitable There
is the home of j II Faucet aud his
dear aud faithful wife. The people
all love them aud delight to honor
them. have often enjoyed the
hospitality Of their home These
aud mauy others l shall never for
get.
Dear brethren, farewell. May
the God of Abraham be your God
and may you, like that grand old
patriarch, look for that city whose
Maker and Builder is God, and
may we all meet in that blessed
city, is my prayer.
Yours fraternally,
w. FL. Hook.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
STROTHER.

Miss Lucretia Vowel sis on the
sick list.
Mrs. VIM. Norton and son,
Frank, OF Kansas, were the guests
of Mrs. VIM. Reid last week,
Harry Story bought hogs of
VIM Grubbs at 4 cents.
Messrs Clyde Ellis and Cecil CO.
boon of Audrain attended the lit
erary Friday night.
j. H. Beemon was the guest of
his brother at Florida last Sunday
and Monday.
r. L. Vowel lost a calf last
week of black leg,
Miss Mabel Vaughn, who is
teaching the Bolts school, in Au-
drain, was the guest of friends
near Strother from Friday until
Sunday.
Little Rolla, youngest son OF
Mr., aud Mrs. R. L, Vowel has
been quite sick but is improving
Our literary met Friday night
with large crowd in attendance
The literary part of the program
was good aud the debate very in.
teresting. The subject was Re
solved, That the study Of litsra
mre is more beneficial than thu
study of science " Quite a ME,
programme has been arranged 70
next meeting which is Dec 25th.
| AN are invited to attend
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Ws"' ~ UUSW
BEAN GREEK.

Prof. E. E. Shay has been down
with pneumonia. Is improving
slowly and thinks he will be able
to assume the duties of his school
after the holida, s.
Jas. Quinlan, proprietor of Wal
mt Grove stock farm, with his
family visited his brother, Dan, the
wide awake merchant of Molino,
Sunday.
Social hop at VIM. Kysar's We'd
nesduy eve of last week. AS usual
all enjoyed themselves immensely.
We made a mistake in our re-
port of the Woods birthday din
ner; it was given in honor of
George Maddox ms tead of John.
Mrs. Shay, who has been at the
bedside of her son, returned to her
home in Galloway last Friday.
OBITUARY.
Catherine Amelia Byrns was
born 8 miles south of Mexico, Mo. Il,
Aug. 5, 1916. Died at her home
in this vicinity Thursday, at 8 o.
clock, Dec. 10, 1908, being 81
years, 4 months and days old.
PROGRESSED faith in the Lord Jesus
at the age Of II years aud united
with the Presbyterian church, liv-
ing a faithful Christian life
until called to join the heavenly
choir around the great white throne
above. Was married to Robt 7
Byars Feb. 10, 1872, This union
of 81 years was blessed with eigh
children all of whom survive her
Zella, wife of Chas. Fl Spottswood
lives near the homestead; Mary e.
: Alice g., Rachel F., William e
: Hey S., Robert e and Lonnie +.
the youngest being IL years old, AL
are still at home Friday the fam
: lily and a few friends followed tn
remains to theUnion school house
south of Mexico, where they wer
met by a large coneourse Of Oh
friends and relatives at 100 clock
A very impressive service was bel
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
POWELL FORD.

Quite a snow storm last Satur-
day. The ground is white and
the air frosty.
Mrs. w. o. Florence returned
home last Friday from Indiana
where she went with the corpse Of
her little girl about two weeks
ago. She was detained there on ac-
count of the illness of one of her
children who went with her.
Miss Katherine Cook left last
Friday for an extended visit to
friends and relatives in Iowa.
Miss Ella Dowell, who is teach
ing near Atlanta, is on the sick
list.
Miss Iona Dowell is clerking in
the 80 Cent Store.
Miss Powell who has not been
able to be in school the past week
is some better; there is little i'm
provement in Mrs. Grier's condi-
ton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
Mexico Maccabees.

The local Maccabee lodge has
elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
w. II. Wright, Commander.
+. 7. Williams. Lieut.. Com.
r. E. Smith. Chaplain.
II. 7. Marshall, Sergeant.
j. d. Mckee, Record Keeper.
o. Poisson, Finance Keeper.
j E. Fisher, Master-at Arms.
Geo. Clark, LIST Master of Guard
V. F. Morris, Second Master OF
Guard.
Robert McDonough, Sentinel.
Isaace McCOwn, Picket.
T. j. Marshall, Trustee.
DR. r w. Berrey, Associate
Physician.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
Order of Publication
In Vacation.

STATE OF MISSOURI In the ClrcuitCOurt.
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN January Term, 1901.
p. e. Locke and j. R, Browning,
Plaintiffs,
The Unknown Heirs Of George W. More
head, deceased, aud Molie v. Tansey,
Defendants.
Now on this day December eth 1908,
come plaintiffs by their Attorney and
file petition, duly verified by affidavit of
plaintiff Browning, with the Clerk Of this
Court, in vacation, wherein among other
things 1t is alleged that plaintiffs hold
the title 60 the following described real
estate situated in Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, to-wit: The northwest one fourth
90 Of the northeast one fourth I'D Of
section thirty one t3l) OF township lifty-
three l53) north OF range nine 90 west Of
the 5th r. NJ. and that the same has
vested IN them and those under whom
they claim by limitation under section
4aos Of chap. As Of revised statutes Of Mis-
souri, OF 1883; that they aud those under
whom they claim title to said land have
been in the actual, open, notorious, law
ful and continuous possession thereof
since 1854 and during al OF which time
have paid thetaxes theleon; that said
George w. MOrehead, deceased, departed
this life about the day 0f ----, 1887,
and they verify believe there are persons
i interested IN the subject matter Of this
petition as heirs Of the said George W.
Morehead, deceased. but whose names
they cannot Insert herein because they
are unknown To them; that the interests
OF said unknown parties. and how de-
rived, 50 tar as PLANTING knowledge ex-
tends is imply IS heirs OF said George
W Moreaead decreased aud plaintiffs
has rs fah rs % &c
interests Of said unknown parties
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
CaIIfOr Fees.

Costs in the following cases have
b cen paid, and parties having fees
due them can have same by calling
at office, or sending written order
for same, before January LIST, 1904:
VIM. Groves VS.. Nell r. Davis, let al
FL. Crosby VS.. l.. w. Roberts.
JIM Price VS.. Thos. G .Stillwell
Bartee VS.. Wabash r. r. 90.
Paul VS.. Galloway.
T. j. Wilson VS.. Milwaukee Fire
ms. Co.
J.M.Angell VS.. Wabash R. Co
White VS.. Wabash r. RICO.
Page VS.. La, & Mo Riv. r. R. Co
Portueheck VS.. Wabash r. RICO
Mon Bronze Co. VS. Est. Eliz. Dot
Stocks & Harsh VS.. Duncan 8
Myers.
Keller VS.. Kan City, St.L. and Q
& a. r. r Co.
Cunningham vs.. ca AR. r. Co
Copeland VS. Wabash X r 90
| Except special jury
Very Respectfully,
w II Morris, Circuit Clerk,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

over the remains, conducted by
Rev. j. J. Griffin. Text found in
Job l4:10. After which the in
trrnent took place at the old fam
ily buryiug ground known as the
Byrns grave yard, e of a mile
west of the school house and less
than q mile of her birth place.
Deceased leaves one brother. JAS.
r. Byrus, Of Spokane, Washing
ton aud a sister, Sarah, wife Of Ia
e Green, Of this county.
Thus a loving wife. devoted
mother aud kind Christian lady
has gone to her reward.
And the house seems lonely,
The birds all seem calling her
name;
The sweet flowers droop in pity,
There is nothing which seems the
same.
But why do you weep, dear chill
dren,
Because You have laid yOur dear
mother meath the sod,
She lives in the home of the an
gels,
Her soul has flown upward tC
God"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Of rich parentage, on the other
hand needs all he can get. y short
time ago he took sick and was I'M.
able to work for three weeks His
employer allowed his pay to
go on, just as usual II that had
been an I-dou't-cdre boy. careless
of the hours he put in for his EN-
plOyer aud careless of his manner
aud behavior, do you think his
employer would have felt much
hurt if he had quit for good and
was sick besidesl Render there
fore to all their dues" etc.
l think there are some public
readers who never get over the
stage-f fright. james Whitcolnb Ri
ley. the great Hoosier poet, is an
example. Last week in Kansas
City lie had a public reading and
the papers tell us that he had such
case of stage fright (before be
got to tie stage, however, that he
was almost discouraged from his
effort. But he went ahead and
was over it directly. Maybe he
called up for his encouragement
his own lines to The Discouraged
Farmer
The world is full of roses
And the roses full of dew
Aud the dew is full of heavenly
love
That drips for me and You.
/ see that Nine. Humbert of France
is to be confined in a prison four
by six feet in dimensions for what
we would call in this country get
ting money under false pretenses.
She first caused a young mau to
believe she was worth $50, 900 and
he asked her hand in marriage, but
the deception came out on their
wedding day. She next made it APP
pear that she was heir to 800
900, 900 estate and borrowed thous-
ands and thousands of dollars from
many big fnanciers of France. She
knew how to work the men.
She wore costly diamonds and fine
dress, but at last the lie found her
out. She now goes to prison, will
be allowed no work aad nothing to
do and it is thought that she will
either die within II year or become
a raving maniac. | think | would
not want her place.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The Supreme Court did not de-
ny that old Ed Butler was guilty,
yet he was turned loose. If they
were acting under the law then
there is something seriously the
matter with the law. Let's have
a little more conscience and less
law anyway
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The st. Louis Republic had a
lengthy editorial of Father James
T. Coffey who lectured at Hardin
College here last Friday night. FIR.
Coffey is one preacher who believes
that every good citizen should
have a say in politics.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Some of the anti-Folk discon-
tents-very few they are tho
should have heard Father COffey at
Hardin College last Friday night,
Father Coffey told some startling
things about ring politics in st.
Louis, and we believe he told the
truth, every word Of it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
MARTINsBuRQ.

The Masonic order received a
Telegram from Wildwood satnrdey
stating tie death q Ed David-on
who was formerly resident Of
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The Farber Forum favOrs "a gen
eral State primary" but is not
willing to take anything Of good
thing if it cannot get it all.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
SOME ITEMS IN"THE FIRST PERSON n"
by THE EDITOR.

see that Bryan is still bobuob.
bling with the big bugs of Europe
and is claiming the widest notice.
Bryan remains the greatest Ameri-
can living, whether at home or
abroad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The Supreme Court turned Ed.
Butler, charged with bribery, loose
last week. They didn't question
the old mans guilt, but discharged
him on a mere technieality. It is
the fourth case in St. Louis that
hes been turned loose in this way
The newspapers are forbidden IL
critieise the Supreme Court--bul
the people are beginning to won
der what our trial courts ere for.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The c. & A. bounced an en-
ployee the other day for violating
the rule of the road against i'm
bibing liquor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

The present City Council OF
Mexico will retire from Office in
the spring with the praises of our
citizens generally for what they
have really done for the advance
ment and good of our city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Give the people a chance to say
who shall be the nominees for the
State Offices and it will be settled
right and to the satisfaction of all
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

This scarlet fever spread is get
ting more serious. Let the public
be careful.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Spot the candidate who is afraid
Of a primary election.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

A farm implement factory is in
prospect for Mexico. 1t Is just
what we need. Thousands of our
money is sent off to the East ev-
cry year for what, by all means,
we should make here at home. All
over Missouri we are selling our
selves every season in this way.
Time to wake up to the situation.
We have supported the Yankee
and his infant industries" long
enough, and greatly to our fnan-
cial hurt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

We learn that "Toot" Ellis is
again to have charge Of the Van
dalia Mail aud Express. The Mes
SAGE gladly welcomes Bro. Ellis
back into the editorial harness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

It's now therefore ordered by the
clerk OF this court, in vacation, that pub
LEGATION be made notifying the said un-
known heirs Of George W. Morehead, de-
ceased, that a suit has been commenced
against them in the circuit court of Au-
drain County, Missouri, the object and
general nature Of which is to obtain a
decree of said court declaring the title TO
the land above described. vested in the
plaintiffs by limitation under the prOvis-
ions OF Section 1928 Revised Statutes Of
Missouri, for 1889, that defendants be
Invested of all interest in and title to said
property, and now you, said unknown
heirs of George w. Morehead, deceased,
are hereby notified of the fling Of this
suit, and unless you be and appear at the
next regular term of this court TO be
begun and held at the Court House In the
city of Mexico, Audrain county, Missou-
ri, on the Ord Monday in January, 1904,
and on or before the first day of said
term answer or otherwise plead to plain
tiffs' petition the same will be taken as
confessed and judgment rendered in &C
cordance with the prayer Of the petition.
And it is further ordered by the clerk
that a copy hereof be published in the
Mexico Missouri MESSAGE, newspaper
published weekly in Audrain county,
Missouri, for four weeks successfully the
last insertion TO be at least fifteen days
before the commencement of said next
term Of said court.
State of Missouri,
County of Audrain.
l, w. II. Morris, clerk Of the circuit
court of Audrain county, Missouri, dc
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is full, true and complete copy OF
the Order of Publication in the above
entitled cause as fully as the same ap-
pears of record in my office.
Seal. Witness my hand and Of
fetal seal. Done at Office in Mexico, Au-
drain county, Missouri, this 9th day Of
December, A. D; 1903. ,,oDDr
clerk circuit court of Audrain county
o. HIT, Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Prof. FL. Fl. White, aged 80, for
60 years connected with Kentucky
University and 80 years its presi-
dent, one of the most noted educa-
tors in the South, died last week.
He has visited in Mexico-two
nircps reside here, Mrs. John w.
Howell and Mrs. leslie G. Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

County Clerk E. II. Carter is
working out a plan TO have the
school districts of Audrain renum-
bered. The present numbering
works hardship on certain tax
payers. Some districts are drawing
money from other districts. 1t re-
suits from two or three districts
adjoining having the same number
This makes confusion. 1t should
be remedied at once.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Hear Captain Aliens lecture at
the Court House tonight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Strangers who come to Mexico
all remark the improvement and
growth the town is making. They
notice the Court House yard, the
paving around the square and our
extensive granitoid and brick side
walk building. Our present City
Council are to be given credit for
inaugurating most of this work.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

THE highest tribunal in Mis-
souri, is the people Of Missouri"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

know a little man in town
not yet IA. He has employment in
a store, and he is so gentlemanly
aud accommodating, and that's
what makes his worth. He is not
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
Santa Claus
Has Been Here

And by the way the Holiday Goods are piled UP
in our store he GER tain1y thought and believed
OUR store was the place to make his headquar-
ters. Our line this year is the best we have
shown, and prices lower than ever.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17


abroad.
| notice from the Forum that
Farber is being flooded with whis-
Ky circulars from Kentucky Want
to sell you your whisky for
Christmas. Mexico citizens have
met up with these circulars, too.
Why is it suggested that a fellow
needs whiskey at Christmas! Now
study the rest Of this out.
am in favor Of that proposed
Y. NJ. &. A. aud in favor of a new
building for them. 1t is not ex-
travagance to say that it would be
better than a new railroad for
Mexico. We must look after our
young men. We are reasonably
careful for the young girls OF our
town but what are we doing for
the young men,
| heard Il story the other day. 1t
isl short and can butmakeyOu smile.
Two of our business men are in
partnership aud they have two la
dy employees. 1t was the day be-
fore Thanksgiving and one Of the
ladies asked Joe if they should
come back next day. NO" said
Joe, John and | want to cuss
and chaw tobacco tomorrow"
These good fellows always put you
at your ease, at your coming or
parting.
l hear that Mr.. e. &. Spence is
deeply bowed with grief over that
fatal happening in which he was
concerned near Thompson last
week. OF course, any perfectly in
nOcent good man wOnld feel just
as he does about it. He would not
have had it happen for a thousand
worlds Our fellow feeling extended
and also on the other hand our deep
est sympathy to the stricken fam
lily who mourn the loss of a dear
son and brother.
| know a little man in town
not yet IA. He has employment in
a store, and he is so gentlemanly
aud accommodating. and that
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
SPECIAL OFFERINGS

We received large lot of genuine ha
painted Japanese china at about so per c,
less than cost of importation. Usefu, .up-to-d
china at one-ha1f others ask you.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
CANDYl CANDYlI

Remember Golden Rod Brand"
1ute1y pure--no better at any price.
zoe and Csc candies at 10c pound; {
and fruits.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17
BOOKS
DOLLS

We bought from large importer 100 sam
pie dolls, ali clean fresh samples from the fac
tory in Germany, consisting of kid body dolls,
worth Csc to $500, the finest and best line YOU
ever saw, at rs per cent less than elsewhere.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-17

Published Every Thursday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-05-09

medicine l gave birth to n 10-pound
baby girl. She is now six months Sold
and weighs % pounds. My friends were
all surprised. Some would not believe
1t until they came to see me.
"My husband says he never saw such
a change in any one rs there was in me
after | had taken three or four bottles of
Peruna. | am stronger than l have
been since l was quite young. God
bless you and your medicine forever. |
cannot tell you all. My letter Is too
long already; but l will say Peruna
cured me. | never saw or heard of
anything half so good. l can never
thank you enough for your kindness.
In cases of Ia grippe it works like n
charm. 1t cured my baby when other
medicines failed. She was real bad with
In rippe"-Nlrs. l.. NJ. Griffith.
Mrs. II. Il. Thomas, Alpha, Mo,
writes:
~ have used your peruna and Mana