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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Four Deaths.

Mrs. Means, SO years old, of near
Martinsburg, died last Saturday
The remains were taken to YER
mont for interment.
Miss Ada Pace, who had been
a student at Hardin College for
two years past, died at her home
at st. James, Mo-, one day last
week.
The remains of Mrs. l.. g Pow
ell, who died in Indian Territory,
arrived in Mexico Saturday aud
the funeral was conducted from
the NJ. E. church, Sunday after
noon, Rev. d. S. Smith preaching
the sermon. The Rebeccah Lodge
attended in body. The interment
was in Mexico cemetery.
7. l.. Cadwallader of this city,
who was postal clerk on the Wa
bash between Moberly amidst Louis,
died very unexpectedly at the home
OF his brother-in-law, Mr.. Martin,
in st. Louis last Wednesday ev-
eniug at 6 o'clock He had been
down town three hours before aud
came in very sick. Died from
heart failure. Mr.. Cadwallader's
life was halo and benediotion to
all with whom he came in contact
he was indeed a good man. He
was always found in his place in
all churcd endeavOr. Rev. John
Anderson, his pastor here, went
down to st. Louis and preached
the funeral Saturday. The burial
was at Bellefontaine. Mrs. Cad
wallader, the faithful wife, thinks
of going to New York to make her
home with a son.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
WAS DRINKING.
Went to a Dance and Shot
Annie Hartman.

The Sheriff Of Monroe county
was in Mexico last Saturday look
ing for Frank Dawson. accused Of
the murder of Annie Hartman,
south Of Paris. Hartman was
found shortly after at his broth
er's, near Paris.
Last Friday night Dawson went
to a dance near Madison and while
meTiment was at its height walk
ed boldly into the house, where he
had not been invited, and shot
Miss Annie Hartman in the breast
and then shot her escort, ODE
Hughes, in the shoulder. Miss
Hartman died Monday. Hughes
was not seriously hurt.
Dawson and Miss Hartman had
been engaged, and last summer
the wedding day was set, but
Dawson, instead Of coming to
claim his bride, disappeared. She
then refused to have anything fur
Their to do with him. This led to
the tragedy last Friday night.
A mob threatened Dawson Mon
day and he was taken to the Macon
Jail for safe keeping. He says be
remembers nothing of the shoot
ing; says he had been drinking.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
STATE BEE KEEPERS.
Annual Meeting to Be Held
IN Mexico.

December IS, at $3.50 p. m. the
first annual meeting of the Mis-
souri, State Bee Keepers Assucia.
ton will convene in the circuit
court room and will have a 1880
meeting, with three more the FOL.
lowing day.
After call to order and prayer by
Rev. r II. Cooper and address by
Mayor Jones, with response by
some leading bee keeper, the first
business sessions will begin.
Quite a number of the leading
bee keepers of the state are expect
ed, aud a number of addresses, and
very profitable aud interesting
questions are to be discussed on
bee keeping and management Of
bees.
1t is hoped that all local bee
Keepers and the public, including
ladies, will be interested and at
tend each session of the meeting,
which is free to all.
j. w. ROUSE,
President.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
ndgment rendered accordinrly,

Judgment rendered accordingly.
And il is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published in the Mexico Mia
souri, Message, weekly newspaper pub
iished in Audraln county, Missouri, for
four weeks successfully, the last inser-
ton to be at least fifteen days before the
commencement Of the said next term Of
this Court.
State OF Missouri IS
County Of Audrain
l, w. II. Morris, clerk Of the circuit
court OF Audrain county, Missouri, do
here certify that the above and foreEo-
ing is full, true and complete copy Of
the order Of publication in the above en-
titled cause as fully as the same appears
OF record in my office.
SEAL Witness my hand and OFF,
cial seal. Done at Office in Mexico, Au-
drain county, Missouri, this November
23rd, A. ID. 1903.
w. u. MORRIS,
Clerk Circuit Clerk Audraln County,
Missouri
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Mexico M. w. A.

Last Friday night Mexico Mod
ern Woodman camp elected the
following officers for the ensuing
year:
d. A. Murphy, V. G.
Clip Mildred, w. A.
j. w. Plunkett, Clerk.
E. F. Kunkel, E. B.
E, Med. BridgfOrd, Escort.
w. T. Pierce, Waterman.
V. Victor, Sentry.
F. A. Sannebeck, Manager.
Camp was opened to A. Hughes
as district deputy for the ensuing
year.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

state OF Missouri In the Circuit court
County of Audrain January term, 1903.
Charles Cassel Plaintiff
Annie Cassell Defendant
Now on this day December 5th 1903,
comes plaintiff by his attorney and files
with the Clerk of this court in vacation,
petition duly verified by affidavit of
plaintiff, wherein among other things
plaintiff alleges that the defendant An
ME Cassell has absconded from her usual
place of abode in this state and that the
ordinary process Of law cannot be served
upon her.
1t is now therefore ordered by the
clerk OF this court I'm vacation, that publi-
cation be made notifying said defendant,
Annie Cassell, that suit has been COM
menced against her I'm the Circuit Court
of Audrain county, Missouri, the object
and general nature of which is to obtain
decree of divorce from said defendant.
Now therefore you said defendant, Annie
Cassell, ARE hereby notified Of the filing Of
this suit and unless you be and appear at
the next regular term of this court, to bel
begun and held at the court house in the
city of Mexico ,Audrain county, Missouri
on the 3rd Monday in January 1904. aud
on or before the first day OF said term an
swer or otherwise plead to plaintiffs petit
ton the same will be taken as confessed
and decree granted as prayed in said pc
titlon.
And II is further ordered by the clerk
that a copy hereof be published in the
Mexico Missouri Message, weekly
newspaper published 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 court.
State of Missouri SO
County Of Audrain
/, w. II. Morris, clerk OF the circuit
court within and for the county and
state aforesaid, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is full, true and complete
copy OF the order Of publication in above
entitled cause as full Us the same now re-
mains ofreeord In my Office.
lSEAL.l Witness my hand aud OFF
elal seal. Done at office in the City OF
Mexico, county and State aforesaid, this
7,h day Of Iecember A. d. 1908
w. II. NORRIS, Clerk lelrcuit court
Allen Stallings, Atty for plaintiff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING GOODS,

Felt paper shades Sc, 2 for 15c; cloth shades
23c, 2 for 45ci string hearth broom &c; 2 string
hearth broom Zoe; good string broom &c good
string broom he; regular zoe broom 15c;r reg
lar 25c broom 18c dust pans, worth 15c, at lOc;
dust pans, worth Zoe, at &c; cotton mops, worth
l5c, at 1Oc l6 OF. package cold water starch Sc;
oz. package cold water starch &c; h. can 25c
baking powder Zoe; baking soda, "a lbs. for
DC; potato Washers &c; rolling pin SC; gallon
oil cans he; No. 8 coffee boilers, worth 81 90,
at 4Oc; No s tea kettle, worth $l.25, at 6Oc;
at. granite coffee pot worth 40c. at zoe; rice
boiler worth $1.00, at 48c; rice boiler, worth
200, at Coo; No. wash boiler, worth 81 90,
at 6jc; dOz metallic teaspoons Sc: doz. me-
tallic tablespoons Zoe; set 6 plated teaspoons
&c. l set plated tablespoons 15c; kuivOs aud
forks per set 43c chair seats sc up.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Bradford House and Dora House by Allen
Stallings, curator, Plaintiffs.
VS..
John c. McGOwen, James Il. McGOwen,
Lizzie Boyd, William McGowen, Joseph
f. Sharp, William Sharp, Jacob Sharp,
Charles Sharp, Jane Sharp Triplett, Ruth
Humphreys, Sarah c. Charlton, Florence
Stewart, and Il. Irwin Stewart, Defend
ants.
Now on this day December LIST. A. d.
1908, comes plaintiffs herein by their At
torneys and file petition, aud affidavit, in
above cause, with the Clerk OF this Court,
in vacation, wherein among other things
Plaintiffs state that John c. McGOwen,
James I. McGowen, VIM. McGowen, Lizzie
Boyd, Jane Sharp Triplett, and Florence
Stewart are non-residentS OF the State
Of Missouri.
1t is therefore ordered by the Clerk in
vacation, that publication be made mott
flying said nonresident defendants that
suit has been commenced against them,
with the other defendants herein, in the
Circuit Court OF Audrain County, Nilsson
ri, the object and general nature OF
which Is, that an issue be made up
whether the will admitted to Probate
by the Probate Court OF Audrain County,
Missouri, be the will OF the late John b.
Charlton, and TO have said will rejected,
set aside and for naught held.
Now, therefore, you said nom
resident defendants John c. McGowen,
James 4. McGowen, VIM. MeGowen,
LizzleBoyd, Jane Sharp Triplett and
Florence Stewart are hereby notified OF
the filing of this suit, and unless you be
and appear at the next regular term Of
this Court 20 be begun and held at the
Court House IN the City of Mexico, Au-
drain County, Missouri, on tho Bird Mon
day In January, 1904, and ON or before
the first day OF said term, answer or 9TH
erwise plead 70 plaintiffs petition the
same will be taken as confessed by you
and Judgment rendered in accordance
with the prayer of plaintiffs.
And It is further ordered that copy
hereof be published In the Mexico Mis-
souri, MEssAsE, newspaper published
weekly In Audrain County, Missouri
for four weeks successfully the last in
sertiOn 10 be at least Is days before tbs
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

There is a stole in MOberly that
is a regular matrimonial exchange.
When a Moberiy girl wants tc get
married she secures a position in
this store and the husband is soon
forthcoming. The store has been
named "Cupid's Castle"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Mexico K. of PCS.

Mexico Knights of Pythia'
Lodge has elected the following
new officers:
A. g. Holmes, Q. Q.
w. E. Sanderson, V. G.
Mason Greasy, NJ. w.
A. B. Smith, Prelate.
j. D. Mckee, M. F.
T. j. KelsO, M. E.
o. s. Martin, K. of r. S.
j. w. Pluukett, NJ. of A.
Clip Mildred, j. G.
H. l.. Buckley, o. G.
b. g. Haskell. Trustee.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Holiday Excursion Rates
for 1908.

On Dec. oath, 25th aud 3lst,
1908 and Jan. LIST, 1904, the Chi
cagO & Alton and Wabash r. r.
will sell tickets between stations
within a distance of 100 miles at q
rate of one aud one third fare for
the round trip.
Outside of a distance Of 100
miles, one fare plus so cents. Tick
cts limited for return, to and in
Guiding Jan. 4th, 1904.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Annie b. Hale, Fulton,
Mo-, who formerly lived at Rush
Hill and Benton City and who has
relatives near Vandalia, is new
reader of the MESSAGE.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
SANTA CLAUS COMINGI

And as usual he will stop at our store. Our
line OF novelties will be large, beautiful and
cheap. We were fortunate in securing a large
assortment of beautiful Japanese Chinaware and
novelties. These we bought at about SOC on
the dollar. BE sure aud call aud see these beau
uful novelties Also large line of toys, dolls,
books, and Santa Claus fxings A beautiful
line of pictures, medsllions, etc., etc. Our line
of opal ware, china and imported novelties is
marked at prices to suit all purses
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
LIST day next term OF Court.
State of Missouri. !

County of Audrain.
I, w. II. Morris, Clerk of the Circuit
Court Of Audrain County, Missouri, do
hereby certify that the above and fore
going is a full, true and complete copy Of
Order OF Publication in the above en-
titled cause, as fully as the same appears
Of record in my office.
Witness my hand and Of
fetal seal, Done at office in Mexico, Au-
drain County, Missouri, this December
list, A. d. 1903.
W. II. NORRIS.
Clerk Circuit Court
E. 5. CAN'T and P. IL. CULLEN,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Mrs. NJ. E. Jordon of this city
attended the funeral of her little
gran ddaughter, child of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Wetton, at Slater, the
child's accidental death mentioned
elsewhere in this paper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
]. II. WHINE, seyen

j. H. wilkins, seven miles
southwest of Mexico, is feeding 40
head of fine steers and 100 head of
hogs. Says the price of stock is
down now, but he looks for better
prices after the holidays.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Hon. John Sullivan of Kansas
City delivered an address at the
Mexico court house Tuesday night
on "Fraternalism." The gathering
was underth auspices of the local
M. W. A. camp. The speech was
greatly enjoyed by all present,
There were other enjoyable features
also--a recitation by Miss Mauds
Wallace and vocal music by a male
quartette, Messsrs. j. P. Morris,
F. r. Jesse, p. st. vrain and Ed
Williams. Judge d. A. Murphy
presided and Introductory remarks
were made by Mayor E. E. Jones.
Mr.. Sullivan had unanswerable ar
gument in favor Of life insurance
aud protection of the home. Mod
ern Woodcraft was also lauded,
and it is expected that the local
camp win be helped in increase Of
membership by the speech. A res
olution was adopted warmly thank
ing the quartet for their songs and
Miss Wallace for her recitation.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

@. T. Howard, southwest Of
Mexico, has sold his farm to a
South Dakota man.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Mexico Odd Fellows.

Mexico l. o. o. F. Lodge, No
SO, has elected the following off.
GERS:
A. G. Hulen, N. &.
p. A. st. Vrain, V. &.
"A. G. Whitson, Secretary.
Gus N. Steinman, Fin. Sec.
A. M. Trimble, Treasurer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
CANDY! CANDY!

We have bought and have on hand $500 lbs.
of The celebrated Golden Rod absolutely pure
candies This won't last long. Already we are
filling Christmas orders for schools, etc. etc. If
you expect to get any Of this candy you must
come early. Take warning-and govern your
self accordingly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

John A. Armstrong, of Ottum-
wa, Iowa, owns a fine farm
south of Benton City, this county.
He has been making some sub.
stautial improvements thereon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
neckwear 15c.
MILLINERY GOODS.

We airy very, very anxious to close out
every hat in the house. We don't even ask you
first cost. We are determined to move every
nat. Hats worth 81 so to 81. 90, at 81 90; hats
worth 1926 to $500, at $1.25; hats worth SO 90
to $500, at $175. Get our prices See us
aud we will sell Won.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

j. j. Cottrell, near Hatton, was
severely hurt by horse falling on
him recently.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Morriss & Abbay are giving
their store front new coat of
paint.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

j. V. Williams witnessed DR..
Shaw the veterinarian in a ruua-
way one day last week. The We
hicle was turned over against a
fence when the team stopped. Mr..
Williams hurried up and held the
lines while Others helped turn the
vehicle, right side up with care. I"
The horses started again and Mr..
Williams was caught IN the lines
and dragged some distance, and
got quite "A serious iolting and a
number Of hard bruises.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Pony" Mcdonald, eight miles
southwest of Mexico, lost his barn
by FIRE last Saturday evening about
6 o'clock. Cause of the fire I'M
known. Three horses burasd, 200
bu. oats, $50 bu. corn, farming
implements, etc. The loss is put
at about $500.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LADY
OR GENTLEMAN to manage business
in this county and adjoining territory for
house OF solid financial standing. $50
straight cash salary and expenses paid
each Monday direct from headquarters
Expense money i'm advance
position permanent. Address Manager,
COS MOnon Building, Chicago,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

The following are the new Off
GERS of Mexico Rebeckah Lodge
No. 297, 10. o. F.: N. G., Mrs.
NJ. E. Crawford; v. g., Mrs. W &.
L. FowIes; secretary, Miss Sylvia
Steppleman; Fin. Sec., Miss May
Head; treasurer, A. Q. Hulen.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

According to the Live Stock Re-
porter Dowell & Hamilton, of this
county, had 70 head of 2O1-lb.
hogs on the market last week that
brought the top price Bats. They
were said to have been the hest
load of hogs on the market this
gear.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Miss Ethel Hurley of Perry ar
rived last weak on a visit to Miss
Alma Williams here.
Rev. Leo Howard of Hannibal
is assisting Rev. DIS. Smith in the
revival meeting at the Mexico NJ
r. church this week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Frank Goodrich bought span
Of mules of John Brewer, paying
$500.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

See change in G. & A. time card.
The east bound passenger train
now arrives nearly an hour later
than formerly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
u HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. q

Ray Jamison, colored, died Sun
day night of consumption.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Z. l.. Cadwallader of New York
is here to visit his mother.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

A merry-go-round man at La
Crosse got his leg caught in the
cable of his machine. The crowd
about could hear the leg crack as
it was broken in several places. The
machine was elogged and brought
to standstill and several wOmen
tainted. The unfortunate man
smiled wearily, Wiggled around
aud unstrapped a wooden leg, and
announced rheertully; 'Got
your tickets for the next ride. p
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Samuel Rice of this comfy took
to the market last week los year
ling sheep that sold at $3.50.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Elliott re-
turned this week from Chicago
where they were at the bedside of
their sou, Frank, who has been
quite sick.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Order of Publication
In Vacation.

STATE OF MISSOURI. In the circuit court
COUNTY OF AUDEAIN. January term, 1904.
Hester NJ. House and Laura P. House,
Bradford House and Dora House by Allen
Stallings, curator, Plaintiffs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
Order of Publication.

State OF Missouri In the circuit court
County of Audrain January term, 1904
State Of Missouri at the relation and to
the use of Albert Harrison, Collector OF
the revenue Of Audrain county, Missouri,
Plaintiff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

The little three year old daugh,
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Wet
ton, Of Slater, the mother former
~ residing in Mexico, got hold Of
a pint bottle Of whiskey one day
last week, and, unknown to its
parents, drank one-fourth of its
contents. The child became drow-
sy. The mother discovered what
had happened by the fumes on it,
breath. Medical aid was called at
once, but all the attempts to
arouse the child were III vain, aud
Il died.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Harry Owens, little son of VIM.
Owens, has the scarlet fever.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10
VS..

Annie Hurley, Defendant.
Now on this day October 10th, 1908,
comes the plaintiff by his Attorney, and
shows to the court from the return Of the
sheriff OF Audrain county, and the atiida-
Wit Of plaintiff filed herein that the resi-
dence Of defendant is unknown and that
she cannot be served with the ordinary
process OF law.
1t is therefore ordered by the court
that publication be made notifying said
defendant, Annie Hurley, whose place OF
residence is unknown, that suit is now
pending in this court the object and gem
eral nature of which is 20 obtain judg-
ment TO enforce a tax lien upon the fol-
lowing real estate situated in Audrain
county, Missouri, to-wit: Lot (3JThree
and ~ feet east part of Lot (4lFOur IN
Block (9lTwo, In Hisey & Csssidy's Rddl-
ton TO Mexico. Mo.
Now therefore you said defendant
Annie Hurley are hereby notified OF the
tendency Of this suit, and unless you be
aud appear at the next regular term OF
this court to be begun and held at tho
court house in the city of Mexico, Au-
drain county, Missouri, on the third
Monday in January, 1904, and on or be-
fore the first day thereof answer or other
wise plead 70 plaintiffs petition herein,
the same will be taken as confessed and
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Col. Green Clay of this county
carried off two ribbons for fine
stock at the international Live
Stock Show at Chicago last week.
One was second prize in the fat
cattle ring and the other second
prize in the special Hereford ring.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

A bee keeper of Mexico tells the
MESSAGE that he gathered 1000
pounds of honey this season, hav-
ing six stands of bees to start with
and during the summer buying
three more. Well point you to
the man if you question the state
ment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Homer Dempsy, Is years old,
was injured seriously about the
head and arms in someway--he
says he can not explain-by the
cars In making a return trip from
Benton City to Mexico. He was
found wandering about the streets
in a dazed condition.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Coal MINERS WANTED. Apply
to w, T. Wilksrson. Laadonia.
Mo. r. F. D. 2. q
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

j. e. Holloway, who has a gem
eral store at Rowena, this county,
has moved his family to Columbia.
They 90 there for the school ad-
vantages, Mr.. Holloway is still
with his store. but thinks of dis
posing of it soon. This is a good
family aud the MESSAGE regrets TO
have them leave Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Charles L. Shafer & Co., real
estate exchange, 313 Iowa Loan
8 Trust Bldg, Des Moines, To-
wa, have sold their 800 acre farm,
soutswest OF Benton City, this
county, to j. F. Day of Des
Moines. The place sold at $50
per acre. 1t is fine farm. A son,
VIM. Day, and family, win move
here about the first Of the year
and the senior Day will move here
in March. They will be warmly
welcomed to Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-12-10

Crusade Commandery. No. %,
held a meeting in this city Monday
and with their wives Monday ev-
eniug enjoyed banquet at the
Windsor Hotel, Vandalia had the
largest out-of-town delegation
preseut-Mr sand Mrs. g. W.Dan-
iel, DR.. and Mrs. r. L. Afford,
MIR. and Mrs. v. l.. Brashears,
DR.. aud Mrs. A. l.. Branstetter
and DR.. aud Mrs. w. w, Bland !;
J G. Crawford was present from
Molipo vicinity. There were others
present from Bowling Green, Wells.
vile, New Florence, Sham Rock
Ashley and ohillicothe.