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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-20
SOME LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS IN PELLET FORM


Y NEWS IN PELLET FORM ~
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The right-of- way for the new
cutoff railroad from Mexico to Old
Monroe is being fenced.
Prof. l.. b. Hawthorne Of Win
gate, Indiana, has been chosen
principal of the Mexico High
School, Miss Shea, resigned.
NIrs.R. I. Plunkett and children
have returned to their home at
Newkirk, Ok, after a visit to rel
atives and friends in this city
Ben F. Gregg, 80 years old and
with family, a son of Mrs. John
Gregg Of this city, died at his
home in Oklahoma City Okla.
one day last week.
Mrs. Annie E. Clark, of Lad
douia, has sued her husband, DIR.
E. w. Clark, for divorce. She
charges desertion. They were
married eighteen years ago.
Ben Mayes and son, Orpheus,
charged with the killing of George
Sanders, southwest of Thompson,
on July 1st, have been held for the
grand jury in the sum Of So, 500
bonds each.
c.. S. Bump, progressive far
mer from Iowa, has lately settled
near Hatton. He is a professional
rug maker and may go into that
business in Mexico. Would be
glad to welcome him to our city.
F. A. Mudd and little son, who
live north of town, called on the
MESSAGE last Friday. Mr. Mudd,
we believe, is thinking of going
west to grow up with the country.
Don't do it, Bro. Mudd. Audrain
needs you.
A jolly crowd from this city, con-
sisting of young ladies and gentle
men, went out to camp last week al
Fishers Ford, The rain came up
on them the second day out and
they had to give up their tent and
take to the farm houses for shell
ter. But all had "a bushel Of
fun. "
/ NJ. B. Sipple, brother of j. II
Sipple, county assessor, will en-
gage in the mercantile business al
Vandalia. He has been the car
rier on F. R. d. No. l leading out
from Laddonia, but has resigned
this work. He will have Floyd
Smith as his partner at Vandalia
They are both splendid fellows,
and we wish them much success in
their venture together.
A mention from the Centralis
Courier: Hon. Q. f, Clark, OF
Mexico, was here during the fail
predicting a great future for his
town. Mr.. Clark thinks that the
@. & A. and Burlington will builC
shops at Mexico, and that evident
| ly the Rock Island will be built tC
that town, makingit the greatest
railroad center in north Missouri
He thinks Mexico is on the verge
of q great boom and has a bright
and promising outlook before it,
James K. Braden, Sr., died al
his home near Laddonia last Wed
nesday afternoon, Aug. 18th, after
years illness, of senility.' He
leaves a wife and eight children
the children are: John, William
Frank, James and Scott BradeI
and Mrs. T. j. Seal, Mrs. E. G
Smith and Mrs. j w. Summers
all living in this county. Mr.
Braden was one of the early set
tiers of that prairie &C untry, NOV
ing to Audrain from Indiana abou
. twenty years since. He had somt
. !: faults, but he had a good heart
! he was our friend Peace to hil
ashes
] The work on the new cnt-of
railroad from this city to Old Mon
t roe is progressing rapidly Reat
+ the following from the Wellsvill
Record; The Burlington official
were here Wednesday and locate,
. the new depot on David Lehnen'
! land, 150 yards west of the Wells
) vile and Farber road. This IS,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-20

q. 7. Bondurant and wife have
moved back to Audrain from Fred
erick, Ok. Mr.. Bondurant has a
good claim down there, but he pre-
fers to live in Audrain. He says
the wheat in Oklahoma Ghis year
will make 20 bushels; oats, 30;
corn, %; cotton is also a good
crop. His father and mother, Mr.,
and Mrs. G.. 7. Bondurant, also
have a claim near Frederick, as
have George Bondurant and Ben
Medley, and all are getting along
nicely.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-08-20

In spite of the inclement wealth
er 2O00 or 5000 people gathered at
the ex-C Confederate picnic grounds
last Friday near Auxvasse, many
Mexico people attending. All had
an enjoyable time The officers
for the ensuing year are: l. N.
Sllton of Fulton. president; r. s.
Mckinney of Mexico, secretary; s.
s. McCue Of Auxvasse, treasurer.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02

Felt Shoes for the children at J. Fish & Co. Leave your property for rent or sale with Mikesell. Fresh meats of all kinds at the Seattle Market,
 Fresh MarshmallOws at tn, Candy Kitchen.
 The latest in ladies slippers and shoes at Levy's.
 w. W. Collin returned to town on the Portland.
 If you want to sell or buy it will pay you to see Mikesell. Cash paid for secondhand goods of all kinds. Richards < Co. Goods stored and cash advanced on articles of value. Richards X Co
 Throw away yonr old truss and buy a new one at the Owl Drug Store.
 'The Tailor makes the man" 1" See the American Tailors. Key. stone avenue.
 The Odd Fellows club, Masonic club and K. P. club meet now in U. $. district court room.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. l.. Lcavell, cousins of Dorsey Leavell. of this place, arrived on the Excelsior for visit.
 Ms. T. J. Donohne and baby We're passengers on the Excelsior from Juneau. They will make Valdez their home.
 Vim. H. Whittlesey came up from Galiano on the Excelsior. He reports considerable activity at the oil fields. One man recently stakesl and recorded 5O,OOO acres of oil land.
 C. E. Mccarthy, of the Nizina saloon, received q severe cut on his hand last Monday night while endeavoring to draw a cork from a bottle of pop" which exploded. Mir. Mccarthy is the owner of some valuable timber land near Everett, Wash, for which he has received a good offer. He will go out on the next boat to attend to this mattey, after which he will return to Val dez and enter some business.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02
A Free Excursion.

If the weather permits, nex, Sunday afternoon, the Excelsior will leave the wharf at 1 o'clock fol an excursion down the sound and make an early return. Genial Captain Moore extends a cordial invitation to the people of Valdez and hopes to see them on board no later than the time specified Be prompt and a good time may be expected.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02

w. c. Stull Expert Matchmaker.
 Fine Watch Repairing at Kerns.
 Best Yukon Stoves at Brownell's.
 A few good houses for rent, Mike sell.
 Pumps put in. Apply to Yak shaws.
 Pure medicines at Broadway Pharmacy.
 Fresh Roasted Peanuts at the Candy Kitchen.
 For Rubber Gloves and Mitts call at Lion store.
 The Kabo and Royal corsets, at the Bon Ton store.
 Best snow shovels in town, only F .OO, at Richards. Paints, Oil, and Glass, at Brown ell's Hardware Store.
 Wellington coal for sale at office of the P. P. & N. Co.
 If your best girl likes oyster. take her to Wikidels.
 For fresh young meats call at the Seattle Meat Market.
 Cash paid for secondhand goods of all kinds. Richards X Co.
 600 pounds of fresh candy just received at Shaw x Williams.
 Levy has just received fine line of ladies' shoes and slippers.
 Garden Rakes and Hoey, and Scythes sMd Snaths at Browhell's,
 Goods stored and cash advanced on articles of value. Richards x Co.
 An excellent three-room cottage for sale at a reasonable price, Mike. sell.
 Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee is to be had at Temple & DOugherty's.
 Mayor GoOdell returned on the Excelsior from a short business trip to Kyak.
 The very latest styles in white and colored shirt waists, at the Bon Ton store.
 Mothers, put your boy in new suit of clothes at Fish x Co.'s. and make him and yourself happy.
 A door with lock and hinges was recently found on Latouch island; evidently wreckage from some boat.
 The ladies are invited to call and see the new Marquise waists that have just been received at Levy's.
 The Bristol bay canneries of the P. P. x N. Go. will have a new superintendent this season in the person of Mir. A. F. Bunbrook, of San Francisco.
 A limited number of King Island Muck-lucks, have been secured by Miller, and are now for sale, cheap, at his store on Keystone ave. The best footwear for winter travel.
 The A. c. Co.'s steamer Bertha is now undergoing repairs. While going down on her last trip it was found that her boilers were in a leaky condition and she was com pelled to lay up at Sitka for tenn porary repairs. The Portland takes her place.
 A pleasant surprise was rendered to Mir. Henry Deyo on Tuesday evening in honor of his 31st. birth day. Cards were the principal event of the evening. Mr. Jack Dougherty won all of the jack pots Grant Sweet won the buck. Roy, Cooper served the hot beef tea, Love and Whitely served the lunch, Guy Banta sang the Holy City full of holes and Mir. Jackson played a few selections on the Either from Rink Dodo.
 The party stopped- All we're
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.

w, c. Stull, Graduate Optician.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 Have you been to Wikidel's?
 Vim. Ethical left for Slate creek Wednesday.
 Fresh fruit on every boat. Shaw X Williams.
 Those new Marquise waists at Levy's are swell.
 Fresh Cocoanut Rock at the Candy Kitchen.
 Medicines for the trail at the Broadway Pharmacy.
 Wellington coal for sale at office of the P. P. & N. Co.
 Everything to wear for man, wo- man and child at J. Fish X Co
 Don't go to the next dance unless you have one of Fish < Co.'s swell waists.
 The latest in mems clothing, call on the American Tailors and be happy.
 Jim Higgins returned to town on the Excelsior after a short trip to Kyak.
 Look at the fine porcelain kitchen sinks for family or restaurant use, at Yakshaws.
 Postmaster Crary has been quite sick for the past week, but is now improving rapidly.
 Chas. Kraemer, Dorsey Leavell and J. J. Godfrey left for the in- terior Wednesday.
 Fresh consignment of bananas, Topa oranges, lemons and apples at the Candy Kitchen.
 Mrs. Fred. Smith, well known here and in Cook inlet, was a pas senger on the Excelsior.
 Levy & Co. are doing & jobbing business in cigars, having a large assortment of the best brands.
 R. T. Heron has been confined to his bed for the past few days with severe attack of infamma- tory rheumatism.
 R. Blk, Copper Center guaran- tees what? That his stock of miners and prospectors' tools and machinery win hold out another season.
 Mrs. Alvah Flames and Mrs. H. W. Miller gave an At Home" to the ladies of the town at the resi- dence of Mrs. Flames Wednesday afternoon.
 If shaving interferes with your business, quit your business and start shaving at the Gold Dust Ex- change Shaving Parlorin Al Whites saloon. Workmanship unequalled. S.. T. Gatterdam.
 Mr. Waechtcr, stockman and trader, formerly of Nome and Daw- son, has sent to Valdez 12 tons of feed with sleds and other outfit. He will be here on the Santa Ana, with II horses and 15 head of cat tie which he will take over the trail to the Panama diggings. Mir. Waechter was here last fall looking over the situation of affairs, and has chosen this route to the Tanaffa as being the shortest, quickest arfd best way of getting there.
 Last Sunday l.. s. Bales returned to town after a hasty trip to the Chittyna where he went to inspect some property but did not get the chance to inspect 1t. He left here on March 18th, in company with David A. Weston over the govern ment trail to Copper river, and passed thc government party at the Tiekhell on the 18th. The tfxil was in good condition all the way except short space on the K6skalina river, where they en- eountered deep snow, but this, it is expected, will make good trail in | few days. The Copper and Chit tyna rivers are in pffHse condition for sledding. Ihe travellers pu, tp at the rexdhouses along tht route: all od which are well sup.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02
Ladies of the Moose.

All ladies, whose husband, sons or brothers are members of the Moose Lodge, are requested to meet at the residence of Mrs. H. w. Mil. Ter, on Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02
HaineS & Brown, THE THINKERS

are now prepared to do all kinds of Tin and Iron work at short notice, Their work is tirst-class and charges reasonable. Located on Mckinley rear of PRosPEcTOk office.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-04-02
wANTS--FOR SALE.

pOsfTfON wANTED.-By a cook. Sober and reliable; good references. Will cook on trail for transportation. or will accept positioS in town. Apply at Shaw & Williams
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
SALT LAKES BIRTH RATE.
Was Higher Than for ANY Week Dur
ing the Month.

The birth rate In Salt Lake city for
the week ending June 9th IL higher than
Tor any week during the month, with 81
births reported. II males aud Is females,
total OF more than for the preceding
week ana one less than double the MINI
Der for the corresponding period Of 1902
The deaths reported were hi excess VI
the week before and less than for the
same period OF last YEAR there were ~
deaths among males aud s deeedents In
the female gender Six bodies were
brought here for burial and 4 were
shipped to other points for ntermeut.
At the close Of last report l2 cases Of
scarlet fever remained In detention.
new cases developed during the week
and hv cases having recovered left ?
cases in quarantine under warning
signs There was a decrease IN the new
Cnses Of dphthena as compared with the
preceding week. but cases having de-
velOped as against FOR the week ending
June ~; ! case resulted fatally and ,
cases having been discharged left cases
IN quarantine Seven new cases Of small
po1 were Quarantine1 during The week
and ~ were discharged as cured leaving
70 cases now In detention as against a for
the previous week. when 10 new cases de-
yeloped one case OF typhoid fever was
reported and cases OF measles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
PERSONALS,

Frank NJ Heaton. a Washington at.
toney. Is visiting IN the city on bis way
home from California.
hr. Harry Griffith. stenographer for
the supreme court. has returned from a
weeks business trip 10 Denver and
Cheyenne
g. y. Arney private secretary 10 sen.
ctor Dubois Of Idaho, II "a the Wilson
from POcstello.
Gen +. u. Baldwin who. succeeded
Gen. Funston In command OF abe de-
pertinent OF the Colorado. II expected
hcrc any day from Denver 10 look the
post over
Maj. Morgan Of the British army. and
n. J. Barring, an official Of the Bank Of
England. passed through this lrity Yes.
terday afternoon, en- route to the Yell
lowstone park. with then families. tray
cling In a private car. The party is car.
rying enough trunks for q circus.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
IN JUDGE DIEHL'S COURT
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Judge Diehl had about 20 DRINKS and
yags before him this morning The first
timers were given another chance and
the yags ordered out Of town. John
Isaacs. the man who was arrested for
violating the license ordinance by SELL
ing handkerchief on Second South
street, was convicted and fined $40.
r. c. Smith pleaded guilty to the
charge Of stealing &c feet OF hose. lie
stated that he was drunk at the time he
committed the oifense but Judge Diehl
told him that drunkenness was no ex-
cuse for crime. and fined him $40
Ellen Minnitt. a woman who resides
o. Filth East and Fifth South, was as
sessed s. for drunkenness
I'd Hunt. arrested for carrying a con-
cealed weapon. pleaded that man had
threatened 10 XIII him and he carried the
gun for protection. He was fined S.
c. A. Nestman, who il rapidly break
ing into the Kelly Boyle class, was as
sessed $40 for drunkenness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27

ers of The friendly sentiments Of the
citizens ~ the United states, 10 which
/ can agsure your eXcellency the whole
Of Germany heartily responds. ! am
hqppy that my hopes for a better mu-
mal understanding between our two
countries, through the personal inter-
couse which my brother Prince
Henry. was able TO hold with your
oEcellency's countrymen, have been
fully realized and have strengthened
the bonds " friendship between Ger
many and America That my gifts OF
casts Of medieval German architecture
have been received IN 80 gracious a
manner by Harvard gives me the
greatest satisfaction ] hope the SAM
Pies relating TO our old history VIII
entice many young students TO come
over and study the originals and the
people who live around them.
My slncerest Wish Is that our TWO
peoples may become closer acquainted
No serious citizen IN America on Ger
many. trust believes that the har-
mony and continuance Of our mutual
interests could be disturbed by perma-
nent factors IN our relationship. We
are knit too closely together 10 allow
Of the development Of any antagonlsm
It Is my hrmest conviction that the
fact OF 50 many thousands Of Ger
mans living and thriving In the United
States with their hearts sill warm
with their love Of their old fatherland
WIN render the task more easy OF
smoothing The path Of undislurbed and
progressive relations which are OF vital
Importance to our. counties
at is now my duty TO beg your ex-
cellency 20 thank his excellency the
presdent of the United States. for this
Joyous occasion, for which We are in
debted to his kindness. We all over
here admire his llrmness Of character,
his iron VIII his devotion 10 hls c0un-
try, and his lndomitabIe energy and
we readily grasp the hand proifered to
US across the sea In cordial friendship,
feeling at the same time that blood Is
thicker than water.
Gentlemen ! propose the toast OF
his excellency the presldcrt Of the
United States God bless him and the
United States.
EMPEROR William tonight for The
first time say the flag OF the president
Of the United States which adorned
part OF the banquettlng room In the
yacht clubroofn where Mr. Towers
dinner was given At the emperor's
right sat Prince Henry and on hisnlsft
was Ambassador Tower. Opposite his
majesty sat Admiral Cotton, between
Chancellor Won Bueow and Admiral
Rooster Among the 70 guests at the
table were Admiral Won Tirpitz imper-
lei secretary Of the navy all the Ger
man vice and rear admlrals and the
principal members 0f the emperor's
household. while besides all the mem
bers Of the American embassy AZ Ber-
lin those present included Mr.. Myer
American ambassador to Italy; all the
captains ami executive officers Of the
American warshlus and Admiral Cot
toms smff. Cornelius Vanderbilt, r. w
Goelet j II. Smith, James Lawrence
and Edmund Baylies.
After dinner the emperor walked 10
the Hotel Seebade- Anstalt, which II
near the Yacht club, and sat with AM
hassadOr Tower and the other on the
veranda for an hour
Prince and Princess Henry gave a
large garden part this afternoon
which was attended by all the Amerl-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
LATE LOCALS.

Land and Water Commissioner Mae
Knight. the members OF the Jordan canal
and irrigation committee of the city C0un-
ell and the county commissioners took a
carriage ride up Parleys canyon today to
inspect the proposed change " the road
around the Garns-Armstrong ranch.
The annual exercises Of the ST. AIMS
0rphanage viii be held next Monday
night. and friends are invited 70 attend
The contractor on the Catholic cathe.
dral has succeeded In flushing the deliy-
oN of stone from the Quarts. and the
body OF the structure will shortly be COM
peted The steel for the room has been
contracted for and win be- In place before
snow ilis
In accordance with a recent ruling Of
the secretary Of war. the organization Of
the field batteries Of the artillery corps Is
TO be changed from six guns and nine CATS
sons. TO four guns and " CalssOns The
two batteries az Fort Douglas will be
changed In accordance with this order
The r. NJ. Bell Telephone company. by
It's recently acquired lines IN eastern
Wyoming. Is now within 10 mills Of the
South Dakota border. and before long
will be connected with bismarck Com
munication can then be had with Milwau-
kee and Chicago, A local exchange has
been established at Miles City, and con-
neotlons between that point and Billings
will be made this yeer
The local Plumbers union proposes 60
have all OF It's members pass eNamIna-
tons. and such as are found not prof.
Client are 10 be remanded back TO the
position OF helpers.
Fresh currants are in the market at 10
cents per box.
Local iron men are interested In the In.
stability 0f the pig Iron market which
they say has been too high as compared
with prices Of steel, and they predict
steady decline.
]. G. schuckers has been promoted AT
the state prison to be clerk Of Cell House
No. ? AZ the previous clerk has been re-
leased. Mr. Schuckcrs.i is secretary OF the
prison society Of Christian Endeayor. and
Is very much respected at the Institution
Lucern Is declining In price. aud IS sell.
Ing baled at Sll.5O and loose at s..
Additional stone cutters were put 10
work today at the First Presbyterian
church.
The funeral OF Mrs George Oils will DO
held from the Seventh ward meetinghOuse
tomorrow Sunday, at y o'clock.
There will be meeting OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary Caledonian club on "Wednesday
evening at the Federation Of Labor hall.
Tim O'Day OF Eureka was examined
as 10 his sanity TODAY by County ClerR
James and Drs. Odcll and Root and was
discharged. II was found that he Is a
c0nsumptlve aud has been IN me hospital
for some time Tor treatment lie was
ordered returned 10 Juah county 10 be
cared for there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
HIS WIFE DROVE
HIM FROM HOME
So Says Frederick Pitcher in His
Answer and Cross Complaint
HAS ALSO A BAD TEMPER.
HAS ALSO A BAD TEMPER.
This 10 why He Left Home, He Says
- Anle-Suptiai Contract SIN
In Force.

Frederick w, Pitcher today filed an
answer and crosse complaint in the dis
trict court to the complaint filed
against him by his wife, Charlotte j.
Pitcher in which she asks for separate
maintenance in the sum of $500 per
month. she charges her husband with
desertion and failure 10 support. In his
answer he denies that he refuses to al
low his wife to live with him and states
that 1t is her own fault that they have
not lived together since oct 20, 1902.
Mr. Pitcher alleges that he and his
wife are not residents OF this state and
never have been, and that this court
has no jurisdiction In the matter They
were married in Brooklyn, n. ", on
March 81, 1896 and he alleges that on
June II. 1902, he was driven from his
home through her cruel treatment Of
him that she has violent and UNI
goyernable temper and commenced her
abuse Of him soon after their marriage,
and finally compelled him to leave
home and live separate and apart from
her
In his cross-complaint Mr.. Pitcher
sets out an ante-nuptlaI contract en-
tered into between him and his intend
ed wife on March &c. 1896, in which
II was agreed that In the event OF his
death or the event that they should
separate, she would accept 5000 in
lieu Of her dover In his estate in case
Of his death or In lieu of almony In
case of a separation. He also agreed
to accept $1,000 in lieu OF his interest in
her estate in case OF her death. This
contract he alleges Is still in full force
and effect and he has on June "a 1902,
and on various occasions since then
offered his wife $1,000 as agreed upon
in the contract but that she has re-
fused such offer,
Mr.. Pitcher admits that he has prop
erty valued at si6l50, but denies that
It's value is 100000 He also states that
his wife has an independent fortune OF
her own valued at $4,000. He asks
that his wlfe's complaint be dismissed
and that she be compelled 10 accept
the $1,000 according to the contract,and
release him fromall claims past, pres
ent and future,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-27
GENERAL CHURCH NEWS,

Elder Nephl Pratt, president OF the
Northwestern States mission, returned
to his field Of labor last night
Elders Hyrum NJ. Smith and Rulon
s. Wells will attend meeting at Boise
tomorrow.
Members OF the general Sunday
school union board win attend confer
enees tomorrow az follows: Seymour II,
Young and George Reynolds. Paris.
Ida: J. A. Tanner Pocatello; j. w.
Summerhays, Oakley. Ida; Levi W.
Richards and possibly A. o. Woodruff,
Oakley, Utah.
The latest adviees from Elder Heber
j. Grant. president OF the japanese
mission, indicate that the missionaries
there are all well and making good
Roadway.