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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
The Word ssPIenic.''

Few people know the original mean
ing Of the word "picnic." 1t is to be
found set out in the London Times Of
a hundred years ago. "a picnic sup
per consists of a variety Of dishes. The
subscribers to this entertainment have
a bill Of fare presented to them, with
q number against each dish. The lot
which he draws obliges him to furnish
the dish marked against It, which he
either takes with him in his carriage
or sends by a servant. The proper
variety is preserved by the talents Of
the maitre d'hotel, who forms the bill
Of fare. AS the cookery is furnished by
20 many people Of fashion each strives
to excel, and thus a picnic supper moi
only gives rise to much pleasant mirth,
but generally can boast Of the refine
ment Of the art"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
A wnnherfuI Echo.

At watering place in the Pyrenees
the conversation at table turned upon
q wonderful echo to be heard some dis
lance OF on the Franco-Spanish from
tier.
at is astonishing" said an inhabit-
ant of the Garonne. "As soon as you
have spoken you hear distinctly the
voice leap from rock to rock, from
precipice to precipiee, and as soon a.
it has passed the frontier the echo
assumes the Spanish accent"-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
A REVIVAL EFFORT.
Two Preachers Assisting at
the M. e. Church,
South.

Monday night of this week
a revival meeting was begun at
the South Methodist church in
this city. The pastor, Rev John
w. Anderson, has called to his
assistance Rey. G. M. Gibson of
Richmond, Mo-, besides the mem
bership itself, with splendidly d.
rected effort, is helping to push
the work.
Scores Of souls ought to be con-
verified and brought into the king
dom. The MESSAGE trusts that
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Our Skinner correspondent
makes the following observations;
Seeing that so many rural free
deliveries are started or will be
soon what's the matter with start
ing about two from Thompson, one
coming north and the other going
southY Some enterprising man or
set of men should set this project
in motion.
The constable at Tip Top made
an important capture" recently
in the person Of an 1l-year-old
runaway whose father is a minis
ter at Paris. When arrested the
udesperado" had in his posses
sion 22-caliber target rifle, a A.
caliber revolver and copies of the
the lives of Jesse James aud "Har-
ry" Tracy. He was on the way to
join the Union bank robbers he
said.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
COUNTY COURT.
Horace Mundy Reelected.
Special Road Com
mission.

DR.. w. w. Macfarlane, coroner
bill, inquest body of j. w Lawton;
by the court examined and allowed
and ordered certified to County
Treasurer for payment, $24.26.
s. NJ. Gilbert, work on Court
House, $3.50.
G. r. Lupton, coffin, So.
w. L.Craddock, supplies county
offices, $500.
Woodbridge & Purdy, supplies
for Court House, $1.75.
Same, supplies county farm,
$3.50.
Quincy James, care of insane,
$11.75.
w. H. Turner, Treasurer, quar-
ter settlement account revenue and
road fund, by the court examined
and approved and ordered of re-
cord.
DIR. w, R. Berrey is by the,
court appointed physician under
the agreement set forth in con-
tract this day fled with County
Clerk. The contract is hereby Or
dered of record by County Clerk.
1t is ordered by the court that
the Clerk hereof make out aud
submit to the court for examina-
ton aud publication the annual re-
port of receipts and expenditures
of the county from Jan. l, 1902,
to Jan. l, 1903.
1t is ordered by the court that
the Clerk hereof publish call for
the annual meeting of the County
Board of Equalization on the first
Monday in April, 1903.
And now the Mayor of the City
of Mexico, and each member of the
City Council, w. H. KEENAN, and
John Abbay, of the FIRST Ward;
Chas. Cleveland and John w.
Howell, Second Ward; Joe Pratt
and Frank Sannebeck, of the Third
Ward, and S. j. Buckner, of the
Fourth Ward, assembled in the
Office Of the county court and on
being notified by the County
Court that the time of Horace
Mundy, Com. for Special Road
District 81, Range 8, had expired;
the above named Mayor and City
Council With the county court did
proceed to elect commissioner to
fill said vacancy. On motion of
e. 3. Jones, aud seconded by John
Abbay, Horace Mundy was nomi-
mated, Presiding Judge Sims Of
said court, putting the question to
, a yea and nay vote, the chair de-
clared Horace Mundy duly elected
to serve as said commissioner for q
term Of three years.
j. w. Beagles appointed Justice
Of Peace, Prairie Township, com
/. mission ordered issued.
@, w. Lewis ct al, petition
county bridge, continued to Ma
: term, 1903.
: j. s. Atkins, exempt from pol
! tax, certificate ordered Tor on
year from this date.
Mexico Telephone Co., $lO.50.
e Quincy James, attending Court
S six days. $12,
The court authorizes the Clerl
hereof Go notify all presidents an,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
knights of old.

The knights Of the days Of chivalry
were so well protected by their armOr
that they were practically invincible
to all ordinary weapons. Even when
dlsmounted they could not be injured
save by the misericordia. a thin dagger,
which penetrated the chains Of the ar
NOR. In more than one battle knights
fallen from their horses could not be
killed until their armor had been bro
ken up with axes and hammers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
Fish blowing BAIT Up the Line.

Fish Blowing Bait Up the Line.
How on earth or In the water fish
cOntrive to blow large bats three OF
four yards up the line has yet to be
explained. 1t is a common thing to
find large slabs of pilchard bait used
for pollack blown right up the line by
large fish. This happens only when
the pollack is itself hooked. have re-
Gently found that large bass serve one
the same trick, writes a correspondent
but In this case the bass, which Is
more cunning fish than the pollack,
sometimes gets-9way To realize the
immense difficulty of such a feat let
any one put even a piece Of paper on a
hook and endeavor tho blow 1t up the
line with. a bellows Much more din
cult It must be with the resistance Of
the water, and by what muscular &C.
ton the fish contrlves it know not.
have searched the textbooks in vain
Tor some hint on the subject-LondOD
Opinion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

clerks Of road districts that have
not settled their accounts for 1902
to appear before said court on
Monday, March 2, 1903, to make
such settlement.
Horace Mundy, everseer poor
farm, annual settlement, $321.7S.
j. E.Sims, 6 days Justice Court
and mileage, $31. so.
James Heaton, same, 31.50.
j. A. Lewis, same, $3.50.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

A.-That woman who Just went out
Is the partner Of your joys and sor-
rows, suppose.
B-She's partner to my joys all right,
but when 1t comes TO my sorrOWs she
slips over 20 see her mother.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

the good people of the entire com
munity will join to go up against
the hosts of sin. that Mexico may
be made still better place in
which to live. Attend these
meetings as often as you can and
lend your assistance in any way
possible.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
Good Coolrn.

eli all sick people had good cooks"
says the London Hospital. how much
greater might be the proportions Of re-
Coveriesl" The value Of the patent
foods which are advertised so much
lies largely. it says. in the ease with
which they are prepared for the table.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

The country boys education is
incomplete without dog, pony and
gun. The city youth should be sat
is6ed with the dog and the pony.
What. use has he for "cat rifles"
when the law forbids their usel
The boy with a "cat rife" in a
crowded city district is a menace to
society.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

The County Court has ordered
the old school district plan of
working the roads in this county.
The township plan was tried but
found wanting.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
PUBLIC SALE.
Tuesday. Feb. II, 1908.

On account of the Indictment
weather of Feb, 4th l have post
poned my sale until the above
date, Feb. 18th, at which time I
will sell at, my farm, 5 miles east
Of Mexico aud 8 miles north
west Of Benton City, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
3 good work mares from 6 to Z
years old one nice ponyi 2 pairs
of three-year-old mules 15% hands
high, good ones.
8 extra good Shorthorn COWS, 1
fresh, others will be fresh soon.
"a head of steers, 40 of them short
2-year-old, high grade Herefords;
81 are good, high grade Shorthorn
yearlings. 4 calves, 2 steers, 2
heifers.
500 bushels Of oats, 2 buggies,
3 sets OF harness-2 double, / sim
gle, / moving machine. All my
household goods,
Sale will begin promptly at 10
a, M, rain or shine.
Terms made. known on day of sale,
TOM JONES.
j b. BROWN, Auctio neer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Rodriek- Say. OLD man, you have
been through the ordeal Of proposing
What does a fellow DO after he pops
the question?
Van Why, he questions pop,
OF eourse.-C Chicago News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
Low Rate Excursion to California and III
Northwest via The Wabash.

February 18th to April 3Oth the
Wabash will sell one way tickets
to many points in California aud
the northwest at very low rates,
For full particulars call on or ad.
dress In. Richards,
Tiki Ag't.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Hewitt-When l was on the boat the
other night, had lower berth. but
dreamed l was sleeping In the upper
berth.
Jewett-SOrt Of oversight yourself.
eha
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Louis Feutz and VIM. Farrab
were pulling hand-car last Sun
day morning near Rush Hill and
were run upon by q fast freight
train unexpectedly Farrah es-
capped unhurt but Feutz received
severe scalp wounds and was also
crippled in Que leg. He was
brought to Mexico to have his
wounds dressed The two men
had . marrow escape.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Good manners q the art az making
those people easy with whom We con
verse. Whoever makes the fewest per
sons uneasy b the beat bred b ~
COMPANY.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Legal notice is to be served at
once on all property holders in the
city who have heretofore been or
dered to put down new sidewalks
and have failed to do so. The
cost will then be taxed up against
the property.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

A. R. Griffith, telegraph opera
tor at Montgomery City, and Miss
Laura Sisk, of that same place,
were united in marriage in this
city last Monday by Rev. John
Anderson.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Miss Ethel Thornburgh, for
merly an assistant on the Mes
SAGE, is now teacher of shorthand
in Hardin College.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

1t was believed IN Washington
that John d. Rockefeller, Jr,, and
not his father, sent the antitrust
telegram to certain United States
senators Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

The l. & st. Louis r. R. is
making another survey Of their
proposed line, which runs thru
Audrain coun ty. Their surveyors
are now near Victor, lin Monroe
county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Louis Erb, south of Rush Hill,
sick with smallpox, died last Mon
day morning. He leaves a wife
and three children. All have been
exposed. The strictest quarantine
is being observed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

DR.. w. T. Kendall, the veterin-
airy, was called ON professional
duty to near Thompson Tuesday
and had to go to Centralia to get
thereto Thompson. 1.-THE only
wayn--see9
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Dep. Co. Clerk John B. Graham
is troubled with nervousness re-
sulting from lumbago. His ply
stefan tells him that with proper
care he will be around again.
So. John, be careful.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

VIM. Barnett has resigned as
night policeman and, we under
stand, thinks of moving to st.
Louis. Sorry to have him and his
good family leave us.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

By vote Of z to / in the City
Council Monday night j. I,
Payne was granted saloon license
in this city for six months.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

The Epworth League Of the M,
e. church, South, Of this city, has
elected the following officers;
John Beal. president; Win a.
Norris, vice-president: VIM.
Gross, second vice-presidenti Miss
Maude Wallace third vice.presi-
dent; Miss Claire Tucker, secre-
taiyi Miss Madge Kent, treasurer
and organist, The regular preach
ing hour at the church last Sun
day night was turned over TO the
League. A splendid audience was
present and q most profitable hour
was spent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

j. e. Hodges and EveliBa Pay
ton, both of this county, have been
granted marriage license.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

There is said to be two other
cases Of smallpox in the family of
Louis Erb, near Rush Hill.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

O. N. Turpin, of near Laddo-
MIA, will move next month to a
farm three miles northeast of Per-
ny. We are sorry to lose Mr.. Tur-
pin from Audrain. The people of
Rails get a splendid citizen by the
his removal to that county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Price Ragsdale remains very in
at bis mothers home on East
Liberty.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Tom Reighley has sold his ele-
vator and grain interests at Farber
to james Lewellen of near Vaada-
liza. Tom Reighly this last, fall
and winter, we understand, has
paid out to the fafmersin the vi
entity Of Farber near $4,000 Tor
grain. That is enough to bring a
little wave Of prosperity to that To-
cality.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

In the Circuit Court Monday
George Gilbert was paroled on
bond.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

H. G.. Holloway, the real estate
man, will likely leave Mexico and
locate at Versailles.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12
y HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. u

George Downs has moved to
Rush Hill from Roodhouse, Ill.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

Four or Five Of Mexico's bad
little boys left home about ten
days ago and drifted down into
Oklahoma. Two or three of them
are back already, glad enough of
the chance to put their feet under
mammals and papa's table again.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-12

]. 3. BROWN, Auytlo neer.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27

should follow TO be successful, wher,
you should 80 and whom 20 avoid
II you intend to make any changes oI
TO start a business, buy or sell pro
perty, or, In fact, take any important
step, don't fail to consult. Her advice
may be the means Of saving you thou
sands Of dolloars and a great deal OF
trouble.
Remember your prospects Of today
may be your fortune tomorrow If right
ly handled
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27
LOVE OR coURTsHIP.

If affairs of the heart or emotions
of love interest you, she gives exac
and truthful revelation OF all love af
fairs, settles lovers quarrels, enables
you to win the esteem and affection
Of any one you desire, causes speedy
and hapy marriages; tells IL the one
you love is true; also date OF mar.
riage; restores lost affection, peace
and confidence of lovers and discord.
ant families; gives you the fun secret
OF how to control fascinate and
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27

formation on all matters Of interest
In business transactions, lawsuits
contested wills. life Insurance, dam.
age suits, divorces, deeds, mortgages,
claims, collections, speculations, ad.
ventures, gold mining stock, and all
financial difficulties. Truly predicts
the success or failure OF new inven.
tions, patents pending pension claims
etc; tells whether you will receive
fair dealing with partners. II you
care TO know what business you
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27

and capital also great agitation in
the religious world Conditions finally
eliminating IN the greatest war the
world has ever Witnessed. From this
America especially will arise ro.
grnerated nation. A new era will
have begun IN which mankind will
reach a point OF perfection never
known before. Social questions will
be settled equltably Il viii no longer
seem a mOckery 60 see the Goddess OF
Liberty In our Halls of Justice. Dis
ease will be a crime. Tor then man viii
have learned sufficient about the
Laws OF Nature and Of life not 10 err.
Arbitration must prevail between
labor and capital Cousress wln take
the matter up aal then the country
viii not suffer IN the future as Il has
in tho past from strikes
There win be an immense ana of
sold ON American territory thas yin
make the klondlke discovery sink
into lusignlfcence
rheodoro Roosevelt win be renom.
mated and elected presitort % the
United states By an oyevhelming ma
iorty
What Is Your vocation .n Nfer
How have you pr0speredT
What are your hopes Tor iho futgreg
Every person Is specially adapiod
% some particular business. prufas
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27
MISS

Press and public recognize Miss
Wardel as the foremost and most
able medium and palmist living.
Where others fail she succeeds with
ease. and she vii positively refuse TO
accept any fec unless she gives
THE UTMOST SATISFACTION.
And unless you find her superior to
any medium, palmlst or clairyoyant.
IT'S NOT WHAT SHE HAS DONE
FOR OTHERS, BUT WHAT SHE
WILL 90 FOR YOU.
She Is living connection between
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27
Ube Worlo's Scientific Nalmtst.

the unseen existence and this world.
She can read the innermost thoughts
OF souls, SEQ the past, present and
future as In a mirror and by her mys-
terinus power can tell how 10 avert
evil, how to succeed In business and
obtain good fortune. She locates
mines and buried treasure. minerals,
old estates, lost friends, etc.
CONCERNING BUSINESS AFFAIRS
She gives dates, facts and figures
reliable and important advice and in.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27
WHRDELL.

charm the one you love; also those
you met, and how to make a person
at a distance think of you.
ASSISTANCE FOR TROUBLED OR
UNFORTUNATE.
If you are in trouble Of any kind,
discontented, UNHAPPY, or not satisfied
in life, or have domestic or love or
busines troubles, you will be told how
to overcome all troubles. Your wish
and object in life can be obtained.
A SECRET you should know the pow.
ar to control.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27

The year 1904 viii be a very dlsas.
ferrous one, hres IN hotels, theaters.
and public places win occasion great
loss Of lifo, train wrecks will be more
frequent and severe, and will be fol
lowed by a more systematic working
plan In railroed circles; conditions
seeming 20 indicate great improve.
ments which viii lessen the liability
OF such disasters.
Tho next war will be declared 20 up
hold the Monroe doctrine, We want no
moro islands. Although strikes viii
not be 50 frequent and prolonged.
there viii DC trouble between labor
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-02-27

sion or trade which may justly be
termed their true vocation, and yet
more than hall OF you are fighting
against an unknown fate for fame,
fortune and position which you do not
and cannot obtain until you hud your
true vocation A Visit 20 Miss War,
dell win soon settle this allimportant
question ana your true vocation will
Doe pointed OUT you, ana II possessed
OF only a moderate degree OF brains
and energy success will be sure 20 az
tend you. She advises YOU with Ger
taiuty by higher than human power
as 90 the proper course 20 pursue IN
hte Her descriptions of your friends
and enemies me as real as though
they stood before you. CAN and test
the madame 90 your hearts content
and you viii depart thoroughly salts.
ned that there Is at least one realia.
bio medium ana elairyoyent now in
your midst Nothing in life too obscure
Cor her 20 reveal.
PERFECT SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED BY MAIL
send Date % birth, state whether
MI Mrs. or Miss together with s.
inr free NteNrltsen reading.
falmhtry taught; mediumistc per.
sons Developed
WY not learn a profession that
an buns 500 from $40 % SIS a jay.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-09

.HE order has been a school
from which have sprung many
of the bright men in the State
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-09

State for several years, that the bios
SONS so pleasing to the sight will con-
tir.ue to awaken the admiration of stran-
gers for our land.
OF late years the efforts Of grand off,
GERS have been directed along the edu-
cational line, the education of the mem
bership generally in the history OF the
State. Several courses of study Of
California history have been distributed
to all members The increase OF fraternaI
love, one for another; the sinking of self
for the good Of the entire order; the ven
GRAFTON of the pioneers and the gloriflce-
tion of the sacrifices of early days; love
of country, love Of home and a patriotic
reverence for the American fiag-these are
their tenets. To those members of the
order who are school teachers (and there
are many of them) appeals have been
made to instill into the minds of those
whom they teach the value Of a knowl-
edge of the State in which they live, and
whenever possible to give them a lesson
in such.