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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11
Home Mission Column.
Conducted by the Ladies of the Home
Mission Society of the Methodist
Church of Oxford, Miss.

Conducted by the Ladies of the Home
Mission Society of the Methodist
Church of Oxford, Miss.
Dear Sisters, let us take a ret.
respective review Of all that has
been done this year. ike the San
day School lessons they have
Quarterly Reviews, we can have
yearly reviews. Would it not
leave the contents so impressed
upon our minds that we might
store il away for future use, and
take up the new year with greater
energy than we could otherwise
dos The fiscal year will close the
first of March. have we paid our
dues IN full? Have we willingly
and literally arranged for the ex,
ira dollar per member above our
dues? One half of the dues of
30 900 members is kept in the
Conference, only about Sl6,a00I
will come into the genera. treasu-
~. Hence, at the last annual
meeting it became necessary to
appropriate s31, 900 for the main
flamenco of correctional work.
Must every member pay slG0
above dues? No, but the auxilia.
ries are expected to have that |
amount in sill money not specified
for other purposes. "Week of
Prayer money Mite boxes, etc.,
count on the extra dollar.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11
SUPPLIES.


This department has been faith
fully executed by Mrs. j. III. Var
brough. The ministers whose
lots have been cast in hard places,
are continually cared for. When
Miss Lucinda Helm first conceiv
ed the idea, and created this de
partment, she had in her mind and
heart these far away men, who are
consecrating their lives to Gods
service. Many auxiliaries are
lifting the burdens and filing their
hearts with joy and giadness.
Success has crowned the efforts
OF this department for 1903.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11

A set OF copper, steel and en-
ameled cooking utensils, well
worth $3.50 with every Majestic
Range sold next week at the OK
ford Hardware Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11

We extend congratulations.
The Mississippi Society, So
cial society composed Of Missis-
sippians in Washington, d. c.,
at its monthly meeting held Sat-
urday night elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
President, Mr. H. Mel. Fulgham /;
vice-president, DR.. Oscar Wilkin-
son; secretary, Miss Neighbors !;
corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Ramsey; treasurer, Mr.. P. S.
Edmonds. The address of the
evening was made by Repre-
sentative Gambler, of Mississippi,
and wes pronounced the best OF
the season.
Mrs, S. H. Fort, lady principal
of the Wohan's College, was
called to Cleveland Friday by the
death of her only son, Mr.. Clin-
ton Fl. Fort. Mr.. Fort was thrown
from a horse and died from in
iuries received, in few hours.
He was q young man of business
ability and highly esteemed by a
wide circle of friends. The most
hear ielt sympathy is rendered tc
the deeply bereaved mother, who
is well known and much beloved
in Oxford.
News was received here Satur-
day of the death of Rev. Samue.
Newell, at his home in Palm, N.
C. Mr.. Newell was born and
raised in Lafayette County, and
educated at our State University
He married Miss Scott Kimmons
sister, of Messrs. E. H. and j. H
Kimmons and Mrs. S. w. Moss,
Mr.. Newell was considered one Of
the most learned and consecrateG
ministers of the Presbyterian de-
nomination in the South. With
many friends, we deeply regre
the untimely close of life o
usefulness.
We will give One Setof Males
tic Ware Free to any one pur
chasing a Great Majestic Rang
during our Cooking Exhibit. w
make the broad statement tina
this set of ware is the finest eve
loffered for sale-not a piece of til
/ in the entire set. We have tn
ware at our store, if you viii cal
and see the set you will agre,
with us that it can't be bought TO
less than $3.50. Biscuits bakeG
in three minutes and served with
delicious coffee to all who cal
from the 10Th to the Goth. B
sure and come.
OXFORD HARDWARE CO.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11

Mr.. j. E. Lancaster and Miss
Maudie Brummet, both of Delays
were married at the home of the
bride, Sunday afternoon, Rev.
d, F. Hoyle officiating.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11

Mr.. w. J. Sims is no longer
connected with the Oxford Steam
Laundry, and wishes to thank the
people for past favors.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11
IIIN0iS CENTRAL,

.nrRsDAY. FEBRUARY II, l904.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-02-11

The Mississippi Society, a So
cial society composed Of Missis-
sippians in Washington, d. c.,
at its monthly meeting held Sat
urday night elected the following
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14
Quiet Campaign Because Of Satisfae-
tory Conditions In Nation,
State and County.

Tho present campaign Is ono Of the
most remarkable in the history OF Otero
county. and all over the country for that
matter. Politics do not seem to inseres,
anybody this year Of grace outside Of tho
candidates. The curbstone orators. who
arc usually in full bloom early in Sep.em-
Dor. most presidential years. have no,
made . sign OF a spiol as yet. This Is
surely an indication that most people are
contentad with the present political con-
di,ions in national. state and county affairs
and why should they not be2 The eoun-
try was never In a more prosperous con-
oi,ion than under our strenuous president,
and in county affairs the Republican can
dida.os are all deserving Of reelection
because Of the excellent records they
have made. Not one word can be said
against them. and taxpayers who believe
in exercising the same judcmen, in
county affairs that they utilize in their
own private business affairs will vote to
retain officials who have proved their
worth and efficiency. The new oandi-
dates on the Republican ticket arc all we'll
known. and need no words Of praise to
commend them to the favorable consider
alton Of the voters Of otero county. This
is republican year and the crop Of sue
oessful political candidates promises to
be largely republean.-La Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14
Too nuch Commission Man and too
Much Loose Inspections.

The oantsloupe crop will never assume
ito rightfu proportions until the commits
sion man is entirely eliminated and his
place taken by the buyer. The farmer
has been compelled to hold the bag about
long enough.
There is no dodging the fact that the
Arkansas valley has received blow
which It will take years TO recover from.
Rocky Ford is largely to blame for this
state Of affairs by flooding the falling
market with poorly inspected fruit. It's
another case Of killing the goose that
lays the golden eggs. Amity has not
sent out poor C, ate Of melons this sea-
son. yet the fruit shipped from here has
fallen in the general ban, and the final
returns will probably reveal total loss.
- Amity Optimist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14
The High Lines New and Valuable
Acquisition.

A Pueblo special to Denver speaks Of
tho High Limo now water priority as fol-
lows: Fivo thousand acres Of land and
water rights Of the earliest priority in the
Arkansas valley have JUS, boen purchased
by tho Bessomer Ditch company and tho
High Limo Ditch company. tho eonsidcra-
ton being nearly s25o.ooo.
The land embraces nearly twenty Of the
best ranches in tho county. Tho purpose
Of tho purchase Of the land is to secure
the Bessemor Ditch company and tho
High Line Ditch company water sufficient
TO enable tho ranehmen holding lands un-
der either ditch to cultivate sugar boets
or any garden truck they may wish to
raise.
The purchases were made with view
to increasing tho production Of sugar beots
in tho valley. The approximate amount
Of cash paid for the land and water rights
is 100000. but there is no way Of as
eertsining the different amounts paid to
various ranchmen.
Lying six miles east OF Pueblo and be-
ginning with the Gill ranch and extend
ing six miles below Pueblo on tho north
sido Of the Arkansas river. the land just
purchased by the ditch companies en-
braces some Of the best ranches in the
county. For several months agents Of the
Bessemer and High Line ditch companies
have been negotiating with the ranehmon
for the purchase Of their land. Good
prices were paid to all and several Of the
ranehers secured prices estimated some
what beyond the value Of their land by
virtue Of holding out after others had con-
sented to sell.
With the new water rights and con-
tracts that have been made with the
American Beet Sugar company. the pro-
moters of the deal declare that the sugar
factories along the Arkansas river will
be supplied with all the beets they can
handle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14

The train on which Mrs. Anderson re-
turned from tho Worlds Fair was the
first to pass over the scene Of the War
rensburg train disaster after the wreck
occurred. She saw the 29 boxes con-
tanning the dead at the Warrensburg sta
ton as she passed through. Ten more Of
the sixty injured died before reaching the
hospital at Sedalia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14

r he annual inspection of Wadsworth
W. r. C. will be held at Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday Oct. le. at 2 O'Clock. Mem
bers should all be present.
1920 2 Order If the President.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14
HON. A. E. BENT FOR STATE AUDITOR.


is highly gratifying to the
people Of southern Colo
rado. He has been one OF
the most energetic. enter
prising a n d effective Q
workers for tho upbuild-
ing OF the Eastern Slope
the state has ever known.
Mr.. Bent has a right to
ask the support o. tho
people Of Colorado for he
helped make the state
what it is. Intelligent. ag-
gressiye and persevering.
a resident OF this territory
before there was any
Prowers county. There
are many evidences Of
progress to his credit. He
gave the county the first
practical telephone, tho
town OF La Junta electric
lights. and no man in tho
lower Arkansas valley
has done moreto promote
irrigation than A. e. Bent.
He has always been on
tho alert TO advance the
interests Of his section.
Hc conducts his business
m hi,sinn.s linn. and l,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14

HORSES FOR SALE. 20 good teams.
weighing from 1000 to l.4oo. Time
given TO responsible parties. Enquire at
W. z. Fenton & Co.'s drug store. Rocky
Ford. 42tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-14

Of peopc-4oy
Alfred Bent Of Powers with
building wonderful
OF irrigation He citizens South
Rpub
iean convention paid tribute and his
Alfred e Bent New Canada Angus. H.
1862 Although Canada Mr.
with his father tho twelve and no
descended John Bent who sailed Boston habo In 1885
Mr. 1888 engaged mercantile business
irrigation
which doni
ho has
his district affairs
Mr Bent has sauneh Republican.
Of irrigation single has
this kind successful Mr. Bent
Mason Is High o No. r. AN.
yen,on Of Powers September i2h
Of Colo
mated a Republican
ability en:hus
a erodfatc and Therefore.
Alfred
tho Republican eandda, Auditor Of State and tho docga
vote for and use all honorable his nomination
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08
o. W. SMITH DEAD.
Accidental Shooting a t
Hands of His ID Year
Old Son.

Our Cant correspondent sent in
the following special item last
week:
Mr.. o. w. Smith, near Cant,
was accidentally shot by hissOn,
Sam. A neighbOr had come
to the farm with u target rifle
and Mr.. Smiths son was eXamin- e
ing it when it was accidently dis
charged, the ball entering the
bowels. He is in serious con-
dition.
The MESSAGE contained Il short
reference to the distressing acci-
dent in last issue, explaining how
it happened. 1t occurred on We'd
nesday morning, and the father
fingered into that night, suffering
severely, finally passing away, 1t
seems that they were butchering
hogs at the Smith home and a
neighbor came to help, bringing
along a % calibre rifle.
Mr.. Smith was a good man and
a progressive citizen. He was
aged about 60 years, and had lived
in Audrain county 40 years. The
wife and the following children
survive him: Mrs. Alice Roberts
of Davies county, Mo Mrs. Laura
Smiley of Kansas; Vernon Smith
of this county; Arch Smith of
Montana; Joseph and Bessie, at
tending school at Chillicothe; VIM.
Smith, attending the NJ. M. A.
in Mexico; Samuel Smith and
Mrs. Lydia Jesse, who reside on
the home farm.
The funeral was held Friday af,
ternoon. Deceased was an elder in
the Christian church at Centralia. .
1t is q dark hour for the bereaved,
and the entire community joins in
extending them sympathy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08
FROM II, HUGHES MODERN NooDCRRFT
Judge Murphy PaciflcatOT-The Mexico Brick
Plant-"GObs of Sunshine" for the Odd Fellows
The Initiated Tramp. r. - -

Mexico Odd Fellows are work
from seven a. IN. until next day
in the afternoon"to complete their
improvements being made on the
Christian church building which
they purchased, aud are putting in
firstclass shape for lodge purposes.
1t will be ready for occupancy by
or before Jan. l, next, and will
surely be good for sore eyes" ="
The enterprise of the chain gang"
is commendable in the extreme, and
WOoDCRATT hopes this great socie-
ty. will reap commensurate re-
wards. 1t expects, indeed has al
ready made contracts with other
orders, to rent its finely equipped
rooms for lodge purposes. Whole
gObs of sunshine and much wam-
pun be the brethren's portion, is
our wish.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

building, where he looks thru a
fellows limb, searching for stray
bullets and things. He is an ex-
pert X-ray demonstration, and as a
side line a gentleman. And right
here we will say that when we
cease conducting MODERN WooD-
CRAFT, and run" State Univer-
sity, medical department and all,
where we saw young Mr.. Saw
Bones, under instruction of the
elder of same eognomen, perform
ing that kind Of work, we will
treat these men as they treated us,
and that was ROYAL, spelled with a
big r.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Man is a funny little cuss and
hasn't long to stay; he flies around
aud makes fuss, and then he
hikes away. Some men imagine
they are great and try to tear up
jack, but each one meets the same
old fate and trots the same old
track. Great Caesars dead and
turned to clay, and so is Cicero,
and Alexander's gone the way the
rest of us must go. The sages,
heroes, poets, all the men of wealth
and worth, into an open grave
must fall aud crumble back to
earth. Then let's not join the
mad affray, and struggle like the
deuce, and agOnizc our lives away
for, really, what's the use' Let's
live and love aud sing the while,
aud work some now and then, and
give to every one a smile and
cheer the hearts of men. And
whether we are crowned with
flowers or chilled with winters
SHOWS, with happiness let's ill the
house, ere we turn up our toes
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08
Born in 1915.

One of Audrain county's oldest
residents is Mr.. William Adams
who lives near Rush Hill. He is
i n his nintieth year, having
been born in November, 1915. He
is a native of Kentucky but while
still a young boy went with his
parents to Indiana. Afterwards he
resided in Iowa aud Illinois. He
came to Missouri about two years
ago aud lives with his son. Except
that his hearing is somewhat i'm
paired, he still retains his facul-
ties to a remarkable degree. His
mind is active and clear and he re-
counts in aSmost interesting way
incidents of his early life and tells
of the conditions under which peO-
pie lived in the days of the pion-
GERS.
Mr.. Adams voted for William
H. Harrison for President and has
voted at every Presidential election
since, including the last.
XXX
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Judge Murphy, of Mexico, has
been Venerable Consul of the To-
cal Camp three years. This is
written the eve before the annual
election of officers for the year. 1t
rests with Neighbor Murphy as to
whether he will serve another
year or series of years. The Neigh.
bOrs love to honor themselves by
honOring this distinguished Neigh
bOr, who has been so attentive,
vigilant and upright in the minis
tration Of the arduous duties Of
his Office. Would that we had
more such men as he, then there
would be less unholy strife among
the children of men. He is paci-
fcatOr of the first water, and de-
serves the thanks of every mem
ber Of the local camp for his wise
and conservative administration.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

R. F. Gulick, on the Thomas
Board place, southeast of Mexico,
has q piece of ground, he says, that
is too rich, and it remains that
way from year to year. He is un-
able to explain it. The ground has
been corned from year to year, and
this year-an unfavorable season
it yielded 40 bushels to the
acre.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

The following are the new Off
GERS of Mexico NJ. w. A: D. A.
Murphy, V. c.; Edward Hollen-
beck, w. Al j. w. Plunkett,
Clerk; Edward Kuukel, Banker;
Frank McCord, Escort; j. Il. Bed
bury, Watchman; John Howard,
Sentry.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

VS..
James S. Oslin and his un-
known heirs, Defendants.
Now, on this day, October p,
1904, comes plaintiff by attorney,
aud files verified petition, stating
among other things that plaintiff
is the owner and has, been in actual,
exclusive and uninterrupted pos
session of the following lands in
Audrain county, Missouri, viz:
All that part of the southwest quarter,
Of the southeast quarter, lying south Of
Salt River, in section thirty, township
81, range 9, west, containing about 30
acres for more than one year last past;
that he and those under whom he claims
have been i'm such possession for more
than 30 years.
That dCfcandant. If he is living. aud il
dead his heirs, who are not known, ap-
pear to have a claim or interest Of record
thereto, whose interest cannot be other
wise stated uS their names and number
are unknown, and that the defendants
are nOnrcsideuts OF the state Of Missouri.
1t Is therefore ordered by the clerk of
this court, IN vacation, that publication
be made herein, notifying James >. OS-
lin aud his unknown heirs, that suit has
been commenced against them in the
circuit court Of Audrain county Missouri,
the object aud general nature ui which
Is to obtain a decree Of said court diVCSt-
ing defendants of all title 10 the afOTC-
said real estate, and vesting title in this
plaintitf, and for further relief.
And now, unless you, said James 5. OS-
lin, aud his unknown heirs, be aud APP
pear at the next regular term Of the Au-
drain county circuit court, to be held al
the court house, In the City Of Mexico
Missouri, ON the 3rd Monday In January,
1905 aud then and there and on or before
the first day of said term, answer uI
otherwise plead to plaintiffs petition,
the same will 20 taken as confessed and
judgment rendered accordingly,
And il is further ordered that copy
hereof be published in the Mexico Mis-
SOuri MESSAGE, weekly newspaper
| published in Audrain county, Missouri
Tor four weeks SucccSSivcly, the last in
Sertuu To bc at least IL days before the
| irst duy OF the next term Of court.
STATE or MISSOURI Is
| COUNTY OF AUpRAIN.
/. w. IL, Morris, clerk of the circuit oI
Audrain county, Missouri, do hereby
certify that eabove and foregoing is a
full, true and perfect copy OF the order Oi
publication in the above entitled caus,
as fully as the same appears OF reeOrC
In my office.
lsEALl Witness my hand and seal Of otlic,
this November lstll, \. d., 1901 at Of
llcc in Mexico, Audrain county, Mis-
souri,. w, II. MORRIS.
Clerk Circuit Court,
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08
The Initiated Tramp.

49, AAANtNNSN - oAHPe
Sheriff-From whence came youR
Tramp-From a town in New
York called Jerusalem.
Sheriff--What is your business
here7
Tramp-TO learn to subdue my
appetite and to sponge my living
from an indulgeut public.
Shenff-Then you are regular
tramp, Ipresume!
Tramp am so taken and ae-
cepted wherever l go.
Sherltf-HOw am l to recognize
You us such!
Tramp-By the size of my feet
and my carnivorous appearance.
Sherilf-How do You know
yourself to be trampl
Tramp-Iu seeking grub, by be-
ing often denied, but ready to try
again.
Sheriff-How did you gain ad-
mission to this town.
Tramp-By a good many long
tramps.
Sheriff-HOw were you reeeivedl
TraWp-Ou the end of a police
mans billy, applied to my head.
Sheriff-How did the policeman
dispose you?
Tramp-He took me around to
the $. E, aud W. where we found
the city marshal, police Judge, and
jailor, and many questions were
asked me.
Sheriff-What did the Judge
say to you!
Tramp-He advised me to walk
in regular aud upright steps and
to give up trampiug.
Sheriff-Will YOU be off or
from!
Tramp-I'll be off d-n quick if
you'll let 20 my collar.
Sherilf-Which way are you
travelling!
Tramp-East.
Sheriff OF what are You inpur-
suit!
Tramp-Work, which by my
own endeavors, aud the aid of
others, hope never to obtain.
SECOND sECTIoN-JAL LECTURE.
My friend, YOU are now in the
institution where the wicked cease
from troubling, and the weary are
as bad as the rest YOu will now
be conducted to the Middle
Chamber" by fight of five or
more stairs. Instead of corn. wine,
aud oil the wages of ancient tramps
yours will he bread aud water for
days, and when you and your com
paniOns escape from this place, di-
vide yourselves into parties of
three each, and take bee. line for
Portland aud Bangor where soup
houses are open all winter. For
the present YOU will follow the
turnkey and fear no danger as long
as You behave Yourself. - Masonic
Trowel
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08
Mrs. E. II. Skelly of Rush Hill
visited Mexico friends last week.

Rev. w. II. Fox and wife of
Fort Collins, Colorado, are in
Mexico on visit to relatives and
friends. Mr.. Fox says plenty Of
money in circulation in Colorado.
In every respect, he thinks the
Centennial State all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Mrs. Benjamin Downing, for
merly of Miss DOllie Hopkins of
Mexico, the daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs. r P. Hopkins here. died at
her home, IN Sailing township, this
county, near Sturgeon, last Friday
of acute pneumonia. The hus-
band aud little son, three
years old, survive her. Deceased
was ~ years of age and was mar.
ried four years ago. The funeral
was held Saturday, the burial be-
ing at Sturgeon. A bright and
shining light in the Downing home
has gone out-a place to the little
motherless son that can never be
filled. Scores of friends extend
sympathy to all the bereaved ones.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

The nurses home at the Baptist
Sanitarium in st. louis was de-
stroyed by FIRE last Saturday morn
ing. One man was burned TO
death. four nurses seriously hurt
and 36 nurses rendered homeless.
Miss Lena Gass. whose parents
live just west Of Mexico, had a
narrow escape from the building.
running down a stairway thru
smoke and fire. The nurses lost
all their clothing aud trunks, es-
Gaping only With their lives.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

THE Montezuma Club" has
been organized in Mexico. Its
object is social purposes. The Of
fieers are; S.M, Locke, president;
Nj. E. Bolts, secretary; Ralph
Buckner, treasurer; Samuel Wal
lace, sargeaut. Present member.
ship of the club is 33.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

An ordinance has been put on
its passage permitting the Laddo-
MIA, Rush Hill and Mutual Tele-
phone Co. to install a rental sys-
TEN in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Mrs. Addie Stuart has purchas-
ed the full interest in the VIM.
Stuart residence, near Hardin Col
lege, buying George Stuarts in
terest for 81 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Judge s. NJ. Edwards has NOV
ed his law office into the Kabrlch
building. He is now close neigh
Dor to the MESSAGE aud we invite
him to prop his feet on our table
as often as he pleases. The Judge
is all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Farber business houses are
lighted by electricity. The power
is furnished by the electric machin.
cry at the Lawder- Peterson coal
mine.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

A little child of Hampton Ell.
liott, near MolinO, gave the baby
in the home some morphine last
week. The baby was made very
sick and for while it was near
death.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-12-08

Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer of this
city assisted in a revival meeting
at the Christian church in Centra-
liza. The meeting closed last week
with 81 accessions to the church.