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Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
BEAN CREEK.

W. H. Il. Myers, of Paris, Mo-,
deputy of NJ. w. A., spoke at
Moline last Thursday night on the
merits of Woodcraft. Every seat
in the hall was occupied. Pithy
and pointed was the speech, and
everyone seemed intensely inter-
ested as the speaker scaled the
heights of fraternal insurance and
placed the WOOdmen's banner
above all life insurance, with
morals par excellent and frater-
nifty that surely recognizes the
brotherhood of man. j. ID.
Worley and wife very royalty en-
tertaiued MIR. Myers over night.
Neighbor VIM. Hesterberg escort
ed him to Worcester Friday where
he spoke at night.
g. w. Woods visited relatives
at CurryviIle over Sunday.
Mrs. Collins of Howard county
is the guest of her brother, q. w.
Woods.
Chas. Martien sold 100 bushels
of corn to j. F. Vigal ut 40 cents.
G. II. Martien has rented the
Widow HOyle farm, ~ miles
northwest of Tulip, and bought
100 bushels of corn of Charles Me-
Manaway at 80 cents.
Clara Martien sold a calf to w.
c. Schultz for $14.
The new board of deacons of the
German church, Henry Boerger,
VIM. Hesterberg, Conrad Schultz
aud August Wesler, were duly in.
stalled Jan. IA. Bro. Boeger was
chosen president and VIM. Hester
berg secretary. Rey. Senberleigh
is the faithful pastor of this con.
gregatiOn, composed of "a famiI-
les.
John Simpson. successful hog
raiser of Monroe county. visited
over Sun day with Shannon Viii
bingham. Mr.. Simpson says the
key TO successful swine raising il
to keep the little porkers sheltered
from the storms, even tho it neces.
Estates taking the carpet from
your floor
W. L. Parks OF Adams. Tenn,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

grower of fine leaf tobacco, sent
his compliments to Bean Greek
Union, No. so, with a sample Of
his best production, aud the boys
smoke, and ",chaw''to their hearts
content.
Sefe Eubanks aud Louis Hubert
are on the sick list. DIR. w. E.
Cornett of Rush Hill has the case
of Mr.. Euhanks under advice.
Chas. Robinson was trading
north of Moline Saturday.
Asa Ellington of South Dakota
in a letter to his cousin, Josie
Martien, writes that he is we'll,
tips the beam at 1929 lbs. and
that he will hunt duck(i)s on IT,,
Greek in the spring.
In spite Of the inclement weather
a few faithful ones greeted the
pastor at Gilead Sunday, whose
remarks on Matt. 11:29, brought
his hearers close to the foot of the
Cross.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
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NEIGHB0RH0OD NEWS
LAppoNIA.

j. I. Adams died Sunday after
noon from paralysis that he had
been suffering with for something
more than a year. He was buried
Tuesday afternoon in the LaddOnia
cemetery. Funeral was at the M.
Z. church, South, conducted by
the Masons of which order he was
a faithful member. He was also
a member of and a worker in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
The sleet aud storm Sunday
night wrecked the Western Union
wires along the Alton at number
Of places between Vaudalia and
Rush Hill. The train service, we
are told, was conducted by the
Buffum telephone between these
points. The telegraph wire was
about all the damage dOue in this
section.
The Baptist teachers, meeting
Friday night at Percy Hummels
was largely attended aud very
profitable hour was spent in the
study of the lesson for last Sunday,
THE Boy Jesus. Several from
the Christian and Presbyterian
Sunday Schools were present.
We see by the Perry Enterprise
that M. Denmark aud VIM. Boyd
will open a racket store there. We
have been associated with Clarence
(Tanny) Denmark some and we
predict he will make a success of
business, because of his ability,
honesty and integrity. We are
sorry he could not have remained
lin Laddonia. We understand
that his partner also is we'll spoken
of. They will make a strong
firm.
Our public schools are making
fine progress. We have heard a
number of comments regarding
the character of our school and
they all place the work done second
to none in the county for the work
covered.
W. L. Coil traded 80 acres il
Colorado to ]. j. Hubble for his
so acres adjoining the Elm Benz
school, known as the w. T. Hoy
place. Mr.. Hubble will have ,
sale on Jan. 80 and will move Il
Colorado soon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
ahall Powell. We extend sympa-
pathy to the bereaved ones.
MARrINsRuRa.

Miss Stoud of st. Louis is the
guest of her sister. Mr.. g. Il. Lam
Ter.
MIR. aud Mrs. HickeFson of Lad
donna spent Saturday and Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Fred Bos-
we'll, east OF town.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs
John Watkins died last Thursday
in st. Louis. Mrs. Watkins was
visiting her mother, Mrs. Cana.
way, there.
Miss GaFamy of st. Louis is Wis
iting relatives here.
Everett HILBERT Of Colorado is
spending the winter months with
home folks here.
Mrs. Geo. Hampton spent Sun
day in Wellsville.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Adams have gone
to st. Louis where he expects to
find employment.
Arthur Watkins is home from
st. Louis on visit to homeafolks.
Clarence Squires left Sunday for
st. Charles to find work.
Mrs. Krieger gave progressive
euchre party Saturday. 1t was en-
joyed by all.
Miss Maggie TorreysOn is on the
sick list. She had to dismiss
school Friday afternoon. We
trust she will soon be out again.
Miss Minnie gave her friends
quite a surprise by going to- Kan
sas City and getting married. She
told her parents she was going to
Mexico to spend a few days, but
she did not stop there; she went to
Kansas City where her intended
met her aud they were married
May their life be one of happiness
and prosperity is the wish of hel
many friends.
Mrs. Annie Erb, east of town, il
sick.
Mr.. Homer Smith of Washing
ton spent a few days with his sis
ter, Miss Annie Walker.
Born, tc DR.. G. H. Lanier ant
wife, Jan. 81, a daughter.
Little Dorathy Mcdowell has tn
whooping cough very badly, but
is hoped it will not prove serious
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
SKINNER.

The beautiful snow did come at
last.
Cicero Dowell who has been
working for Judge Squirting the
past four months moved with his
family to near Florida, Monroe
Co., last week.
Ezra Petty rented the Turley
place, now owned by Mr., Kelso,
for ensuing year.
Elmer Powell rented one of the
places formerly owned by James
Fox for this year.
j. w. Holloway bought 81 head
yearling steers, good ones, of Jim
Dowelll at 4 cts, weight III lbs.
VIM. DeJarnett bought Is head
of good yearling steers Of Mr..
Glasscock at 4c, weight 789 lbs.
James Squirting bought "a head
of good two year old steers of a
Monroe county party at $500 per
cwt., weight 1000 lbs.
James Dowell and D, +. Ellis
are buying calves.
S. B. and E. GatewoOd mar.
keted lot of hogs Saturday.
j. s. Hollenshead has just com
pIeted dandy 100-fOot living
we'll. Mr.. Smith of Mexico did
the work.
James Yeager purchased a lot OF
yearling steers Of j L. Carpenter
last week at 4 cents.
Rufus Squirting has rented the
8O-acre farm owned by his brother
j. R. Squirting.
We are glad to chronicle thai
g. Nj. Berrey's little children arr
getting along very well with pneu'
mouia
Misses Ethel and Otie Baker
visited the Misses Carpenters in
Mexico first of last week.
We understand that Mr.. Gilmore
of Galloway Co. and Miss Sadie
o'Brien were wed Tuesday at the
Catholic church in Mexico, Rev,
Father Dillon officiating. Here's
wishing the happy couple a useful
and prosperous welded life.
Mrs. r. Bruce is confirmed to
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
Card from E F. Elliott.

Thompson, Mo-, Jan. %, '06.
EDITOR MESSAGE: To my
many friends of Mexico and Au-
drain county who have voluntarily
offered me their support should /
have made the race for Circuit
Clerk-this is an honor / most
highIo appreciate. My duties are
such as will demand my attention
in my present business. The
farmers of this locality have been
my friends, and will be long re-
membered by me as long as l live.
Again thanking one and all, /
remain, Very truly,
EPPA F. ELLIOTT.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
Audrain,s Taxable Wealth.


County Assessor Rufus jackson
has just completed the tax books
for the year 1905. He gives ont
the following statement for publ
cation:
Horses, 0,262-$203, 935.
Asses and iennets, 1SG,-$7, 995
Mules, 3,627-$115,5 35.
Cattle, 81, O6O-S37G, 1876.
Goats, 557-$55O.
Hogs, %, S02-$79,275.
Money, notes and bonds
81. BOG, 575,
Other PERSONAL---VERY., sos.
Banks-$366, 700.
Total-$2, 958, $50.
Merchants assessments 1926,
$50.
Farm land, acres, 437 ,O99.82i
valuation-$4, $50, 900.
Town property, lots, 1921; val
uation-$1 ,588, 290.
Total real estate--$6, 0lO, 800
Railroads.&c. ,466, 488.07.
Telegraph and Telephones
$6S, 67O,57.
Grand total--$10, 920, 513. IA
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
County politics warming ~
even if the weather is cool.

THE County Fair proposition is
not yet dead. Six men have
subscribed $4,000 for stock and
s.. 800 on the SO, 500 public sub
scription has been secured.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

THE grand jury i'll its recon-
mendations as to improvements re
quired mt the court house but Sec
onded the suggestions made by the
MESSAGE a few months ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

WE believe that a demand
should come mp from the people of
the county that there should be-
improved conditions at the Poor
Farm. The old buildings are a
disgrace. Replace them with a
modern structure.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

l. i. within the power of few
to bring on Il panic at pleasure
and strew the whole country with
the wrecks of business ventures.
We are not a pessimist, but can
you say the above assertion is not
true.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
her rnom By sinknesa.

her rom by sickness.
Ida Bruce, daughter Of Mr. aud
Mrs. Alex Bruce, was i'll last week
of jaundice.
Walter Beaver and Miss Ertie
Beaver were married Sunday, Rev.
MIR. Kern officiating. The writer
hopes for them a lie of pleasant
ness, usefulness and prosperity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

MAXWELL Bros. of Rush Hill
shelled and shipped a car of corn
last week and Z. -A. Feutz of the
same place shelled and shipped
two cars. Rush Hill is one of the
best shipping points in the county,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
Telephone Co. Election.

The annual meeting for election
of directors of the Laddonia, Rush
Hill and Mexico Union Telephone
Co., will be held at the home
office, Rush Hill, Mo-, Monday. 10
a. M, Feb. 26, 1906. Other inn
portant business to be attended to.
All stockholders earnestly re.
quested to be present.
By order of
D. L. ROGERS, Pres,
E. A. FEUTz, Sec.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
County Recorder.

We are authorized TO announce
J. W. STEPHENS
a candidate for County Recorder. subject
10 the action OF the Democratic primary
ApTil7
We are authorized to announce
a. II. WHITNEY
a candidate for County Recorder, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary
April :.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

THERE is II rumor in diplomatic
circles that Japan is dickering with
Uncle Sam to buy the Philippines.
Uncle, if you'll listen to US, dou't
let tue opportunity slip, sell EN-.
We have no business in the Philip
pines
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

Did you ever read how a boa
constructor swallows its victim?
Well. it doesn't do the construct
ing act all the time, but there are
spells of relaxation-spells of seas-
Ter breathing. The same process
is employed by the great monied
oligarchy of Europe and the Unit.
ed States. There are periods OF
relaxation and periods of constric.
ton, and the victims seem to know
about as much of what is going or
as the average victim of the great
reptile. The relaxation in either
case means only an ultimate tight
er grip.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
M. B, A. Supper.

Helping Hand Lodge. No. 1885,
Modern Brotherhood of America
of Benton City, will give an ice
cream and oyster supper Thursday
night, Feb. LIST. All members of
Mexico. Rush Hill, and neigbbor-
ing M, B. A. lodges are cordially
invited to attend as we'll as the
public generally.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

HONDURAS and the United States
are said to be the only countries
not now owning their telegraph
lines.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
GROCERIES
MINCE MEAT.

Bulk Mince Meat, fancy,
per pound ............ Zoe
Condensed mince meat 1.-THE
very best quality per 10.
package ............ Toe
Do You MAKE MNCE MEATi
We offer
10. package extra fancy seed
ed raisins for l0c.; l ID. pack
age cleaned currants for Zoe. /;
citron, lemon or orange peel, 2
pounds for 35e.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

WEALTH goes on rapidly coz
centrating in the hands of the
few.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce
NOBLE BARNES
4 candidate for County Treasurer, SUBJ
ject to the action OF the Democratic pri.
many April :.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

THERE is talk of Il stock compa-
ny being organized in Mexico to
promote the interests of baseball.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

1t was a mistake that the Con-
gressional committee. before set
ting the date for the primary in
this district, did not consult with
the central committees of the conn
ties interested, The MESSAGE
wanted one date for all the nomin-
ns-Cougressional and county
for all the counties Of the district,
but Audrain kicked out Gentle
men Of the Congressional commit
tee, next time you want the Demo.
Gratis Of Audrain to come to your
date consult them a little about the
date Before you Set il.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
STOCK AND TRANSFERS

Peter Schneider has bought Jas.
Stuart's residence at Rush Hill.
@. e. Casper. at Rush Hill,
shipped two cars of fat hogs to st.
Louis last week.
R. A. Hanger of Santa Fe sold
span of young horses to ClaFE
enee Atkinson for $3.50.
Q. @. Thompson, near Benton
City, tells us he expects to take a
trip from home this summer, to be
gone some time.
Peter Maxwell at Rush Hill has
sold his home and, it is said, will
probably move from the Hill in the
spring. He sold to Robert Wal.
ter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
Representative.

We are authorized 10 announce
WALTER BuRCH
a candidate FOR Representative, subject
70 the action Of the Democratic primary
April :.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

WM. Canterbury is the janitOr
at the court house in the absence
of l.. T Shootman in California.
Mr.. Canterbury says he is going
to strictly enforce the city ordi-
nance against splitting on the
floors and stairways of the court
house. Now. fellows. look out,
lest you forget.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
Five Candidates Announce

The announcement of Hon.
Walter Burch, candidate for Rep
resentative, appears in this issue
of the MESSAGE. SO fur as we
have heard he is a candidate with
out company-may have no oppo-
sition. The voters know Walter
Burch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

Joseph Coons' smoke house
caught fire Monday night and
burned to the ground.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25
THURSDAY, JAN. %, 1906
ANN0UN DEMENT'S.
County Clerk.

We are authorized 10 announce
PRICE CUNNINGHAM
a candidate for County Clerk, subject TO
the action Of tho Democratic primary
April :.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25

THE announcement of Price Cum
ningham for County Clerk appears
in this issue of the MESSAGE. No
tice on another page of this paper
how highly Mr.. Cunningham is
recommended for this place by
the Centralia Courier. Cunning
ham is all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-01-25


ham is all right.
ATTENTION is called to the an
nouncement in the MESSAGE of A.
G. Whitney for Recorder of Deeds.
MIR. Whitney has a wide acquaint-
ance among the voters over the
county, having served for some
time as secretary of the county
Democratic central committee. He
has always been a party worker, is
worthy and competent, and earn
estly solicits your support.
The announcement of Noble
Barnes as a candidate for County
Treasurer appears in the MESSAGE
this week. Mr.. Barnes made the
race for this place two years ago
and was complimented by strong
support. He is a Democrat of the
Jeffersonian order, has always been
a n earnest party worker, is honest
and capableland begs your suf-
frage and vote on April 7th.
WE are authorized to announce
]. w. Stephens as a candidate for
County Recorder, his formal
announcement appearing in the
proper column this week. Mr..
Stephens is a thorO Democrat, is
in every way we'll qualified to fill
the Office he seeks, and earnestly
solicits your support and vote.
Don't forget him when you come
TO cast up your ballot April Z.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
AT THE HOTEL GRAMATAy.

BronxviIle. n. Y. Aug. IS (SpeciaD.-o-'1 Z
the pleasant features OF the life az ms g"
resort is the exchange OF hospitalides an'als E,
cottagers and the hotel patrons TEs s7.asA
hospitality finds expression in luncheon an =
ner parties and the Hotel Gramatan aas =
the scene OF many delightful Occasons =
week.
Mrs. G. Wagner Van Vlack entsrtains'a -. =.
company OF young people az dinner ar tla = - /,
atan one evening this week and tners 90 :
dance afterWard.
Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. McCreery. OF 1rvi's ~.
the-HudSOn. were hosts at large Glna1' sA~
at the Gramatan on Saturday evening
Mrs George w. SchermerhOru. OF Nas ~ -
gave a small dinner on Tuesday evening = q
and Mrs. r. J. Randolph and A I DOssI~-'.
The Hotel GramatRn is filing up an y - :.
other fortnight will be lively. Amor, - - -
cent arrivals at the Gramatan are Ms -. -
Andrews. Mr.. and Mrs Frederick N Et,l., -. =
and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Sizer Mrs. Is,.assJ ISsss-sJ
Harold Dellevie. Ralph Dellevte. Dr. Et1,s ~ X
Girard. George w Roper. n s. safes. ~. !
Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Dudiy B. LaNtele@s .
II. X. Cummings. all u New York Cttys
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

Not so very long ago-as late IN a. -. ,
early e0s-this country furnished hlaAiu .t,.
sufficient market for their products eN0sP. -,
e,ere were occasional periods OF congesuoh' a. uo'
times the manufacturers scurried TO the sreat N
mort houses and besought them 20 come 70 tHeAh 'e
lief nv opening foreign lines OF distribution Aha
a nreffy penny II cost the exporters For II taAes
tIoe 20 omen p new lines OF distribution over the
civilized globe and costs heavily; and TOO ofteh'
1yar after the expenditure OF brains time ana blg
r,onsy the exporter began 20 get his returns III
sl,e shane Of orders II would happen that STOCKS
rad SLOWLY but surely disappeared. and the manu-
sar4urer would say him, 81 am sorry put
we are now running night ana Gay 10 hil
domestic orders" No sooner did manufacturers
glut the home market. far beyond the power OF
Domestic consumption, than the tremendous iInini-
grafton would furnish a rev contingent OF con-
suuers and so relieve the pressure
But as all well informed people know. the time
soon came when the tremendous resources OF this
country. with improved means and methods of
manufacture. so greatly exceeded our power Of
consumption. even with the constant influx OF inn
selves were forced recognize the fact that their
increasingly great surplus would have to find sure
and steady markets in other countries or else dis
aste- would follow.
So much has been said and written about the
sopen door the Far East that tho bulk OF our
people<aad almost come TO consider trade with the
Orient our sole relief. It is impossible TO dwarf
that ISSUE its true; the 'Open door, is neces-
sfty 20 many OF greatest lines OF industry. The
comparatively new cotton manufacture in the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

dne tra5nsporation could. in truth, be Increased
oMe-thlrd and yet prove a paying investment-in
other words. profitable business could be had for
seven days" "a ''
transportation will adjust itself TO needs always;
so Forto Etcos facilities may be expected to in
trade exgencies. -
Asked In what products of the island other than
.s Sreat staples ne thought trade could readily
aIisWeTed: The fruit business is assuming impor-
lance. Porto Rican oranges which luscious and
are becoming known ON the street, bring more
fLorlda: that Is they net more. owing the waste
caused In shipments from these sections through
poor train service
Porto Rico pneapples are superior both in sizs
ana flavor. And her jellies. pastes and preserved
fruits are beginning TO attract general and favor
able attention in this country.
straw hats OF island make will be the fad for
women here next year. Like the Panama they
are llght easy on the head. and are very durable:
ana tney can be washed Besides. they are cheap
-, Ihe drawn and embroidery work of the Porto
HlcanS IS eXcelent-in fact. superior 20 the Mexi-
can, and more on a plane with the French
baskets Of beautiful workmanship. in varied
sizes ana shapes, are made in Porto Rico from the
very cheap. Gnu
Garden truck. with proper freight facilities
would do we'll; for such vegetables as cuCumbers
elephants. tomatoes and the like could be sup
most needed" ~ N' GO
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

lords Supper. The opening serr-o.
this morning by the Rev TheO90ra = ~ s,.s--s
OF Brooklyn the well known eVaryz1S,. - -
or minister's representing every PF67ss.,..1 3
nation, are taking part IN the se~vi-ss el' --l'-
gin daily at sunrise and con: inue vsisr' = !
walls. until nearly midnight Tf2 cs----- = : {,
will continue over two Sabbaths Ms--T. -
general conference commission - - - q
evangelism, which completed four 1.-ess-1ass ss-1ass
yesterday. and which viii remain A. ~, l1s
sion for another fortnight are sss,..s-Ss - ss
FitzGeFald and the other officers or ~. Gs.s -
irg Association Bishop William 3 Krrt ~
Boston. IS president OF the COHlniss'----a ~ ~.
sOciateS include Bishop Henry SDeII--s-., 20 -, e|
cin1att, and Bishop Luther B. VTiIs-~ - = ~ Y
tanoOga, Tenn, Bishop Cyrus D. Foss a. s. 49, y
phia. and Bishop ]. F. Berry. OF BI.~sl- - -
on the grounds and taking an active ~ n
camp meeting. Bishop Berry and ~ - I.
BlOdgett, Of Cinci 1natl. will preach to----.-.. -.
The daily programme Of the camp r-as-i-s' I,
follows: 8:45 a. m--SUnrise prayer ulss-f-g ! I q
Tabernacle: 6:4S family devotions in tfe 49, y
9, holiness meeting, in the Tabsrrs-'s. -
peoples meeting IN tho Temple: Eai-i-,
meeting IN Thornley, Chapel and chfld-e-,s - =
in Association Hall: 1O;90. preaching ,s--i,s = >,
Auditorium: 1-30 m, evaugel rreasi-y a. !.
Tabernacle. 3, Bible reading IN the Ta~sr.--
Win One Circle in Thornley, ChaDel. IN 80
service In the Auditorium. The extra sA-ss..s :
Sunday include the four departments Cs ~ s-
day school and the SURF meeting az a = -.
beach at Ocean Pathway. The annual ca--- - :
ing love feast will be held a week from f----
morning at o'clock. This viii be fo7Gx-s =.
sermon by Bishop Wilson