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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Mrs. ]. L. Smith and Mrs H. H. Klopfel
and daughter Thelma have gone to visit
Mrs. Smiths mother in Covington, KY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Mrs. E. G. Slater Of this city, who has
been quite i'll at her Newport villa, Deap-
dene, is rapidly regatning her strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

The Misses Mayme, Elsye and Juniat
Chipley are at Braddock Heights, Fred
erick, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Miss Marie E. Yeaton has returned, after
an extended trip to Newport. r. l.; Boston
and the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Miss Adelaide E. Yates Of 9th street Is
enjoying a short vacation in Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Zimmerman an
nounce the engagement of their daughter.
Caroline Livingston Bagaley. to Mr.. James
E. Alexander. The marriage will take place
In the early fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. A. Curran, accom-
panied by the latters mother Mrs. Charles
A. Langley Of Sunset View, have left for
a trip to Ocean City, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

DR.. M. Louise Strobel left today to spend
few weeks at Mountain Lake Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Miss lilly. accompanied by her friend.
Miss Anna Reith. left the city Saturday at
ternoon for a trip to Boston by sea. They
will be gone a month and On their return
will visit Troy and Albany. N. Y, the lat
ter place being the home of Miss Tilly's
youngest brother. Augustus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-18

Mrs. c. H. Brinkman will return from
Fauquier Springs August n.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
Tax Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
tax books of Audrain county for
the year 1903 are now in my hands
for collection. | will meet the tax
a,ers on the following dates:
Rush Hill, Monday, Nov. 3.
Laddonia, Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Martinsburg. Thursday Nov. 26.
Benton City, Friday, Nov. p.
Rowena, Tuesday, Dec. /.
Sailing, Wednesday, Dec2.
Sturgeon, Thursday, Dee. 3.
Ceutralia, Friday, Dec 4.
Mt. Carmel, Tuesday, Dec. g,
Vandalia, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Dec. 9 and 10.
Farber, Friday, Dee. IL.
Please bring your 1902 receipts.
Also bring your poll tax receipt
for 1903. When land has been
bought or sold be sure to furnish
description.
ALBERT HARRISON,
Collector Audrain County.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

The editor of the Moherly Mont
tor went hunting the other day,
and the following paragraph APP
peared in his paper: while the
editor is at the cutoff bagging
his winters meat the devil is
working the editorial scissors.
So, if anything should appear in
to-day's Monitor that is calculated
to rifle your fighting blood, don't
slug the editor, but g to the devil f"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

Herman Kombriuk 65 years old,
formerly a citizen of this county,
committed suicide at his home near
Hardin, Mo-, last week. He tied a
sack of sand and rock about his
neck and waded into a creek and
was carried under, 1t is thought
the act was committed on account
Of grief over the death Of con.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
Administrators Notice.

NoIice is hereby given that letters Of
administration upon the estate OF W. C,
Moore, deceased, have been granted the
undersigned by the Probate Court OF the
county Of Audrain, bearing date Of Octo-
Der IL, 1908. All persons having claims
against said estate are required 70 eyhiblt
them 10 me for allowance, within one
year after tho date Of said letters, o. they
may be preemded from any benefit Of
such estate; and II such claims be not ex-
hibited within TWO years from The time Of
the publication Of this notice they viii BE-
forever barred.
FANNIE BELLE MOORE,
Administrators.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
Consultation and Examination Free
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, James D. Frasier (whO has
been dead more than nine months) and
Annie i. Frasier, his wife, by their GER.
tain deed Of trust dated April 18TH, 1902,
and recorded in Book 24,at page l92 Of
the deed records OF Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, conveyed to ]. G.. Lakenan, under
signed trustee, the following described
real estate: Lots ten uO) and eleven M
in block six o. County Addition to Next
co, Missouri; which said conveyance was
made I'm trust to secure the payment Of a
promlssory note therein mentioned and
described; and whereas default has been
made IN the payment of said note and in
terest now therefore in accordance with
the powers conferred upon me In and by
said deed of trust, and at the request OF
the legal owner and holder Of said note
l, the undersigned trustee, win expose for
sale and.will sell the real estate above de-
scrlbed at public sale to the highest hid
der for cash In hand on
Friday. November 70, 1908,
between the hours OF nine o'clock IN
the forenoon and dye o'clock 10 the after
noon Of said day at the east
front door OF the Court Housi
In the city OF Mexico, county Of AudralI
and state OF Missouri, for hepurpose q
satisfying the debt and interest evidenced
by said note and the costs and expenses
Of sale
j. q. LAKENAN,
fVpnSfoa
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
PROBATE COURT

Second Monday in February,
second Monday in May, second
Monday in August and second
Monday in November. Adjourned
terms are held regularly the second
Mondays in January, March, April,
June, July, September, October,
and December.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
Notice Of final Settlement.

AN creditors aud others interested in
the estate of G. r. Pool, deceased, are no.
titled that the undersigned, administers
triX Of said estate, intends to make final
settlement OF said estate at the noyt term
Of the Probate Court OF Audraln county,
to be holden vt Mexico, in said county, on
the second Monday IN November, 1903,
MRS. A. f. POOL,
Administrators,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

The louisiana Press-Journal says:
Joe Adams took the census of
Bowling Green and found 1898
people out of Jail.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
AUDRAIN COUNTY COURTS
CIRCUIT COURT

Meets third Monday in January,
first Monday in June and third
Monday in September.
COUNTY COURT.
First Monday in February, first
Monday in May, first Monday in
August and first Monday in Nov
ember.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
A. M. PATTERSON.

Physician and Druggist, north
west corner Public Square,
Mexico, Mo.
Full line of Staple Drugs and
Druggists Sundries, Patent
Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Etc.
A full assortment of Homoe-
pathic Medicines always on
hand. These remedies sent by
mail when ordered.
Will do strictly an Office prac
tice.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
DRUID NOSES
THE POEM OF LIFE
IN THE FOOTPRINTS
OF PROVIDENCE.
by tom BENTON.
copYmGur 1903 by NOAH s. JOHNSTON
rosToFFICE: ROUTE ., LADDoNIA. NO.
CHAP. XXXI. QUEBEC AND
AROUND MAINE TO ST. JOINS
AND HALIFAX.

Leaving the thriving island city
of Montreal, at the head of ship
navigation, with its bridges of
many arches, David Moses and his
companions, Bob and Warren,
looked upon the st. Lawrence riv-
er as The train moved swiftly
along a day brings to them
South Quebec, opposite Quebec.
Here the train waited for the boat
10 60 over auG return. David spent
the hour or two studying his sur
roundings Here is where Gener-
al Wolfe aud his brave soldiers
camped From this point he went
up the river. then with muflled
oars dropped down to Wolfe's
cove uuobsrrved. and scaled the
heights of Abraham.
Whether the English or French
should rule the new world was
then to Le settled. The English
general, Wolfe, won the battle
though at the cost of his life. He
who so much admired Grey's Ele-
gy in a Graveyard, " that he pre-
ferred to have written it to any
warriors fame. found that the
paths of glory lead but to the
grave Montcalm. too, was glad
not to live to see the surrender of
Quebec This was more than one
hundred years since. Now in the
city rises tall monument in
memory Of both heroes. A century
hence some shaft may have Lin
coin and Davis, or Lee and Grant
held up as equally patriots.
The Inter Colonial railroad runs
parallel with the st. Lawrence riv-
er. This mighty stream becomes
wider as it approaches the gulf,
More than twenty miles Of rapid
running water gives some idea of
the amount discharged. So wide is
it tlat there must be elevated
ground on the other side or its
banks could notbe seen. The run
from Quebec to River Du Loup
was in foreign land. All on the
train were French Canadians, ex.
cept the few Confederates. The
French was the only language
heard. Several Catholic priests
were much animated in converse.
ton, but at IA certain hour all took
their books Of devotion and seem
ed to be memorizing them. A mum
Der of monks with short hair, anC
"A small spot shaved on the top o
the head, dressed in black robe
with black crosses suspended, tool
David's thoughts back to the Mid
die ages.
At the stations the farmer
could be seen in their spring two
wheeled carts.
At River Du Loup all took tn
stage for 81. Johns river. TIL
road was over a billy and in som
places almost mountainous coun
try. The driver had four horse
and sat perched upon the top. TIL
darkness Of night had settle
down The travellers became wor
and weary and were doing. A
unearthly sound startled all. Wh6
does that meant" said one. TIL
next moment made it plain. TIL
driver was blowing the bugle I
notify the postmaster Of his al
proach. AT first the bugle did nj
get its proper sound.
On this route was a mountai
stream that had some beautifl
falls. Night overlook the traveller
before the stopping village wa
reached. The cir was clear, Il
moon shone unusually bright
passing Little Falls, David saw
lunar rainbow The mists risiu
from the water formed the base
cloud apon which the beautif
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

Fifteen Centralia white boys
were arrested a few days ago for
shooting craps. They were fined
$40 each and costs. Three of the
boys refused to pay and are serv-
ing days in the county Jail at Col
umbia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
bow presented itself.

bow presented itself.
When the st. Johns river was
reached a boat was taken to st.
Johns, New Brunswick A
State fair was in progress at Fred
ericktown Bob and Warren went
to see the city and grounds and re-
ported a fiue place.
Landing on the west side of st.
Johns river shortly after midnight
the young men decided to go i'm
mediatcly to the ship on the east
side. The city had no lights, but
the moon was full One of the
most lonesome walks was two miles
through this silent sleeping city.
Entering the ship they rested un-
iii morning. Looking eastward
only water could be seen. That
morning, Oct. 4, 1864, there was a
little breeze and the bay of Fundy
was little rough.
David hoped to enjoy this ride,
but when he went TO dinner a dir
illness and nausea had taken all
appetite. 1t looked hard not TO be
able to eat the nice fruits and
good things on the table, but sea-
sickness destroys the good time at
the table. At Avonsport the train
is taken to Halifax.
The way is extremely pictur-
esque. \ picture and good de-
scription of Rocky Lake seen in a
magazine, made that place seem
familiar Huge granite rocks
were seen on all sides, with here
and there Il cedar, showing the
roots struggling to find the crew.
ces and seams in which to feed
themselves. The Lake was a beau
tiful mirror in which the angels
might behold their glorious forms.
The Lord of Angels loved Blue
Gallilee.
October ), 1864. finds eight of
the captors of the lo-Parsons
in quiet comfort at st. Nicholas
Hotel. Lieutenant Clark started
the day before to Cuba on II sail
ing vessel. The boys must tell
how they ran the gauntlet of de-
tectives. DR.. Riley and Captain
Briscoe remained among friends in
Canada. Captain Beull and Lieu
tenant Burleigh were still there.
Lieutenat Gilbert must tell his.
Yes" said the company. We'll,
! | took the ferry at Windsor and
crossed over to Detroit. Then went
to Sandusky, reaching there the
next day in time to hear the SOL
dicrs tell of their capture. OF
course | was greatly interested and
when he told of Of how one of the
/ Pirates had kicked him to make
him move mp the steps faster, |
said, | wish | could get a chance
at that fellow. Come, let us take a
drink and we went to stand
and did so. | did not tell him that
] was the one who was in a hurry
that night. / then went to Wash
ington, and learned that General
Dix had been ordered to the Lake
Department and an additional reg.
iment had been added to the forces
on the north frontier. We are
branded as pirates and here we art
safe in the city" All joined in the
thankful feeling, but to David il
was a lesson on Providence. Dgr'
ing the Fair season there was sc
much travel that the who were
seeking the,seaboard were little no
ticed, or thought about, while a
other times they would have at
tracted attention in some of the
quiet way-statiOns.
Miss Bertha Wilkerson, teaching
e in the Beagles district, visited he
aV,- ~ NNT.l1---
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
EUGENE E. JoNEs, Ma.nager
HOmeseeker,s Excursion.

The Ghicago & Alton Railway
will sell round trip tickets from
Mexico, Mo-, to certain points in
Alabama. Arizona, Arkansas,
Colorado, FIoridn, Georgia, Indian
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Ken.
tucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Min
nesoto, Mississippi. Missouri, Ne
braska, New Mexico, North Caro-
lima, North Dakota, Tennessee.
Okiahoma, South Dakota, South
Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia,
Wisconsin, Wyoming, at greatly
reduced rates
Dates Of Sale: Oct 6, 20;
Nova, III 1908
For complete particulars, cab
upon or address
/. M Richards tiulaf agent al
Mexico, No
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

The literature of medicine goes To
prove cOnclusively that a duration Of
life is materially shortened by nervous
debility and the diseases which IL entails
Any factor, therefore, In their causatiOn
ought not 10 be overlooked. In the view
that Eye-strain Is frequent cause OF
functional nervous arrangements proves
to be the correct one beyond the posi-
bility Of a doubt or cavil it is not diff
cult To see that hope OF marked relief
or OF ultimate recovery is practically eX-
tended 10 many hopeless sufferers upon
whom drugs have cXeTted little or no
benefit.
A few of the troubles which result
directly from neglect in this particular
are Neuralgia, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia.
Insanity and Nervous Prostitution. II
you have any Of the above troubles
call on
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

James Young sends the MESSAGE
to his son, John T. Young, at Hell.
ena, Montana. The latter was a
pupil of the MESSAGE editor num-
Der of years ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12


By this new discovery the old complicated pro
cess OF making Vanilla Extract is rendered un
necessary. The preparation OF this Extract
being as simple as dissOlving sugar in water. BY
dissolving the contents OF q package Of VAHoLA
In very small quantity of alcohol, and adding
water according to directions, you have as fine
and satisfactory a fiavoring extract as any man
uSacturer OF Vanilla can produceand tLess than
one-hdlf the price you are paying.
Why continue to buy vanillG extracts OF vary
Ing strength from peddlerB or dealers when you
can prepare your own havoring az easily as
huvofinR pudding, and kusw that it Is always
OF uniform strength and as fine an article as you
could desire. Send &c, soc. or coo. for package
TO-DAY; SdtfsfacttoR guaranteed or money 70
funded.
PBsSp sias Package f 2Sc', makes g OuaCeA
Quart ! Sic - &C., :. g
Any quantity of vanola will be sent postpaid to
any address In U. s. on receipt OF prioe.
Try Il and You VIII Use No other
Liberal Terms to Agents, 81
Send for Circular
CENTRAL CITY CHEMICAL COMPANY
40 Water St., Syracuse, NY.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
FLOUR.
MADE BY The
MEXICOROLLER
CUSTOM MILLS.
Isl Grade, 0. <. Patent
I'd Grade, Straight Patent
Sd Grade, Standard.
4th Grade, Eagle.
Special price made on 500 lbs OF
over. Highest price paid for

Special price made on 500 lbs or
over. Highest price paid for
grain Exchange with the farm
ers a speciality. Full stock of mill
feed on hand. Satisfaction guar
anteed or money refunded.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12

Miss Bertha Wilkerson, teaching
in the Beagles district, visited her
sister, Miss Nora Wilkerson, in
st. Louis Saturday and Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-11-12
DIR. A. c. WHITE,

Who has all Of the latest improved sci
entifc instruments for examining and
testing Eyes, enabling him to detect the
slightest optical defect and prescribe
such combination Of glasses as nature
may require.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Returning Back Home.

Some MIN years ago /. / Labinet left
kaufman County for Milan County.
"Wednesday he called at the Times-Star
Office and eta1ed he would return 10
Terrell and make it his future home,
that the boil weevil had absolutely
ruined cotton prospects in that section
of the State. He had Q vial of the gen.
uine Mexican boil weevil, which we
now have in our Office. He stated that
even in the Brszos bottom where the
weevil was, it would take thirty ceres
to make a bale of cotton. He further
stated that cotton planted in March wse
making from 90 TO 100 pounds per acre,
while cotton planted in April was maxi
ing nothing.
This is conclusive evidence that early
nor late planting OF cotton is safe from
this pest. and it is further a warnIng to
the readers Of this paper, today, right
now begin the planting o. something
other than cotton and don't delay it,
Terrell (Texss) Times-Star.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
From the Southern otar, Oct. IA.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rosen-
baum, on last Thursday morning, one
fine baby boy.
Miss Hattie Hill, formerly of this
place but more recently of Fulton, KY,
is, we sre glad to relate, again in our
midst. She anticipates teaching the
Wahalsk school this winter.
The poor.house is now completed.
Mr.. Merrill was the contractor and has
made a neat and up-to-date job of it,
and should be allowed his compensa-
ton at the next meeting of the Board.
This out-distances all former records
az concerns cotton picking: Mr.. Kirt
Peden and sister, Miss Bonnie, picked
together in one day 1866 pounds of the
feecy staple, he gathering 6lO and she
445. 1t can't be beat.
Mr.. John ellis, one OF Kemper coun-
ty's highly respected citizens and de-
vout Christians, is lying at the point of
death at his home four miles south of
this place. Since our infancy we have
known him to be a good. honest man,
and it is with a feeling OF regret and
sadness that we chronicle his battling
with mans last foe-death Mr.. ellis
indisposition is caused from a cancer.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Cutting ARRAY at Wahalak.

On Thursday afternoon last, az the
outcome Of a business controversy, Mr.
Eli Ward, a merchant ar Wabash, ser
iously cut Mr.. ]. w. Fox, a farmer and
planter living a fsw miles out from that
place. The wound extends from tue
back of the neck along the LETT side, and
while a bad n is not considered by
his physician as dangerous.
There were a number of witnesses to
the quarrel, and public opinion is di-
vided as to responsibility.
At a preliminary examination before
Esquire Nethery, Saturday, Mr.. Ward
wee placed under a 50, 900 bond to await
the action OF the Grand Jury.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
SAVES Two FROM DEATH,

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough ard
bronchitis" writes Mrs. ". X. Hasi-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, "but, when all
other remedies failed, We saved her life
with DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our
vanced stage, also used this wonderful
medicine and today che is perfectly
we'll" Desperate throat and lung dis.
eases yield to DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry as tt no other medicine on earth.
Infsllible for coughs and colds. SOC and
81 90 bottles guaranteed by NJ. Z. Ward
the druggist. Trial bottles free.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
The M. & o. Station.

The position Of night operator at the
scooba NJ. & D. depot appears to be
hoodooed. Since we have been here
five and ore-half months-there have
been six changes. The latest incum-
bent, Mr.. John Mohler of Shubuta. has
quit and Mr.. Henry Gross, of Porter
vile, vino has been assisting Agent
Howell in the day time, nas hal TO take
the place temporarily.
Since penning the above We learn
that a Nh. Andrews, OF Shubu a, has
been appointed night operator, and Mr..
Gross has resumed ME place as day
assistant.
Tbs company has also arranged for
direct Geographic connection win
Memphis, thus facilitating business
greatly.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Binnsyille Brieflets.

Mr.. Robert L. Gilbert departed this
life October 9Th, 1893. Had he lived
uatil December 18Th next, ne would
have been 80 years Old. He had been
a resident Of Evansville twenty two or
twenty-three years.
As a citizen he was respected and
honored. He was noted for his hon-
eety and upright dealing. He placed
great stress upon the Importance of the
education OF his children, ard took
much interest in building up the Coll
lege here. 1t is said that he always
contributed to the various benevo>
ieucee. These traits OF character should
be emulated, uot only by his children,
but by all OF US
He leaves e wife and eight children,
besides many fris,ids, TO mourn has de-
psrture. One child preceded him. We
extend TO the bsreaved our prayers and
deepest sympathy.
Mrs Nina Edwards, of Laurel, is vie
ting her parents, M. and Mrs. T. j.
Kitchens.
Mrs. Pa Hardin, OF near Scooba, IL
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
Smith. J. G. Z.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
Teachers Inter state Examination
Course.

Teachers wishing to prepare tor ex-
animation should write, at once, to
Prot ]. L. GRAHAM, Ii. D., 152-154
Randolph Building, Memphis, Tenn,
for particulars concerning bis special
Teachers Examination Course.
This Course is taught by mail, and
prepares teachers for exaE1ination in
every State in the Union. Leading ed
ucators pronounce it the best curse
ever offered to the teaching profession,
and all teachers wishing to advance in
THEN profession should Immediately
avail themselves of it. Enclose stamp
for reply.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22

WANTED!- SEVERAL PERSONS
of character and good reputation in
each State lone in this county required)
to represent and advertise old estah-
lished business house of solid financial
standing. Salary $2i.00 weekly with
expenses additional, all payable in cash
direct every Wednesday from head of
fees. Horse and carriage furnished
when necessary. References. Enclose
self-addressed envelope. Colonial, $50
Dearborn St., Chicago. l-26t
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage business in this County and adj
Joining territory for well and favorablv
known House of solid financial stand
ing. $40 90 straight cash salary and
expenses, paid each Monday py check
direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced position permanent.
Address MANAGER, 6l0 Monon Bldg f,
Chicago, III. 2-lot
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-10-22
CHAMBERLAIN's CoUGM REMEDY

No one who is acquainted with its
good qualities can be surprised at the
great popularity Of CAambrrlaip's
Cough Remedy 1t not only cures colds
and grip efiectually and permanently,
but prevents these diseases from result.
ing in pneumonia. 1t is also a certain
cure for Group. Whooping cough is not
dangerous when this remedy is given.
1t contains nc opium or other harmful
substance and may be g ven as conf
IDENTIFY to a baby as TO an adult. 1t is
also pleasant to take. w len all of these
facts are taken into consideration it ia
not surprising that people in foreign
lands, as well as at home, esteem this
remedy very highly and very few are
willing to take any other after having
once used it. For ssla nv Ward.