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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20
Able to Report Progrt IS.

Mrs. Naybur How are you getting
along with Your housecleaHtaE?
Mrs Crossway-W Wen, +! have made a
good start I've got rid OF that 'azy,
good for nothing cousin OF NY hus-
bands that has been living win us for
the last three months.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20

Harry. what 10 70 be the subject 81
your graduating oratisn?"
Problems Of the Twsntieth Cen
fury. uncle.
Going to settle all Of them. Of
courssg"
No. this is different I'm only go
Ing TO sBumsfste the problems with
cut settling any Of them. You lose.
uncle "-Chieago Tribune
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20

"rss invented a machine that will
DO the work Of ten men. The labor
Ing men WI hke that"
The disaels they will."
"Oh. .s1 hey will You see. II
takes 4 7eB 10 run the machine -
cleTeland LAder
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
Cairo, Alexander County, illinois
Population 16,147.

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois
Population 16,147.
Mayor GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk. II. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, JAMES QUINN.
Comptroller, Il. s. DEWEY
Police Magistrate. A. J. ROSS.
Chief Of Police, M. 8. EAGAN
Alexander County, Population 22963.
County Judge, WIN. s. DEWEY.
County Clerk. JESSE T.. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE Il. DAVIS.
Sheriff, JAS. S. ROCHE.
Coroner, DIR. JAMES McMANUS.
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer FRANK f..
DAVIS.
Board of County Commissioners.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DIR. EDWIN ]. CAUSE.
j. j. JENNELLE, Chairman.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20
Setting Her Right.

Tess-Did he actually KISS you?
Jess-Yes.
"Gracious,"
The idea! He was not. think 1t
was | who was gracious to let him."
Press.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20

An advertisement In The Bulletin Ia
read by ten thousand people every
day.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average daily and Sunday circu-
laion for the year 1905. ....., .2l2s
Average daily and Sunday clrcu-
lation for May 1906. ....... .2095
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-06-20

The Bulletins subscribers have
money to bur win
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Big Four From East

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Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
YOUR NEIGHBoRS y

j. A. Surber, OF near ThOmp.
son, called on the MESSAGE Tues
day.
Hon. X. p. Whitley Of st. Louis
visited Mexico relatives first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Beatty are
home from Texas where they spent
the winter.
Miss Dorothy RodhOuse visited
her brother, Prof I. j. Rodhouse,
at Columbia last week.
Robert Hooton visited his sister,
Mrs. Morgan Glen, at Yates, Mo-,
last week. Mrs. Ulem's husband
has been in i'll health lately.
May u, at 2 p. m., the Mason
lodge at Central, north of Molin',
will initiate four candidates in I -
third. +. X. Jesse and otter
Mexico Masons are expected to at.
tend.
The corner stone of the new
Missouri Valley College Chapel al
Marshall was laid last week by the
Masonic Grand Lodge Of Missouri
Grand Master A. $. Houston o.
Mexico conducted the ceremony
Mrs. A. Hughes entertained the
members of her Sunday schoO
class last Thursday eyening-2C
present out of an enrolment o
| %. 1t was an enjoyable hour
Mrs. Hughes and family expect tt
move to Kansas soon. They ar
good people and will be great!
missed.
j. D. Worley was in Mexic,
Monday from Moline to see hi
grandmother. Mrs. Sallie Hub
bard. Mrs. Hubbard is 90 year.
of age and is quite feeble. Sh
has been an enthusiastic Methods
for many, many years, but TO
quite a period has not been abb
to get to church on account o
falling strength.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

with beautiful floral offerings, we
could realize that another pearl
had been added to the crown OF
u,m who said. Suffer little chill,
dren to come to me, aud toroid
them not. for such is the Kingdom
Of heaven. !" Weep not, dear
father and mother, for little Gladys
has gone where sOrrowlng auu
sufferings are unknown, and part
inp shall be no more, She was
laid TO rest in the Benton CITY
cemetery. The bereuved parents
were formerly residents Of this
Mace. and their host of friends ex-
lend them their heartfelt sympathy
in their bereavement
IT'S sad to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart
IT'S hard, 50 hard,to speak the
word,
We must forever part.
Dearest Gladys, we have laid thee
Tn the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face,
A FRIEND.
Thompson. Mo, April l6, 1906
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
LADDONIA.

E The home Of l. j. n. Smith was
burned last Wednesday after din
ner. There were only Mr.. Smith,
wife and daughter at home. Called
for help by phone and the neigh
bors arrived in time to help save
most of the contents of the house.
Mr.. Smith had a policy in the
Town Mutual of Mexico.
Mrs. Maude L. Green OF Mar
shall. Texas, will give Il chalk talk
at the Christian church Thursday
and Friday nights in the interest
of temperance and the w. G. L.
U. Everybody invited to attend,
Our school will close May 4th.
The grammar school exercises will
be Thursday night and the high
school Friday night.
Oats sowing will be thru this
week. The acreage will be cut
down third because of the un'
seasonable weather.
Rev. Russell preached at Farbel
last Sunday,
Rev. Lanning, the new pastor
of the NJ. Il. church, filed the
pulpit here last Sunday for the
first time. He will live across the
street from the church. He offered
his pastoral services TO all the
church people of our town When
their pastors are unavailable:
A. b. Hale conducted the study
of the Sunday school lesson by the
teachers of the different schools al
the home of j. 9. DeLaporte las
Friday evening.
The city fathers are planning
extensive improvement Of th,
streets and sidewalks.
Laddonia would like to know
when the Alton will move to thel
new depot in Mexico.
G. Nj. Denmark of Perry was il
town Sunday. lie has not ye
transferred all his interest t,
Perry.
Dave Moore aud wife of Bonner
Montana, are visiting Mrs MOORE
mother, Mrs. Il. Harris,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

AN article ON socialism by an
Audrain farmer appears in this is.
sue Of the MESSAGE. Other aPti-
cles may follow. We believe in
municipal ownership and govern,
ment ownership. but we'eould not
endo,Se a policy that would kill
of al competition, Too much of
that by the trusts aud combines
now. Tndividualism would also be
killed OF, The race would no
longer be 10 the swift nor the bat.
Gle 10 the strong. Another thing,
we believe the people should own
their homes-this should be kept
constantly in mind, Yon wouldn't
want yGUr home placed AZ the dis
pOsal IT the community All things
IN common Is nice theory, but
who would want 10 see Il in prae-
tice. But we'll await Mr. Farm,
era further arguments
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Go .
CUPID'S CAPTURES

Marriage license was granted
to Mr. Robert PittmNu and Miss
Eleanor Harper, both of Rush Hill.
Mr.. j. n Sampson of Fulton
aud Miss Julia A Reag0n Of
Louisville, KY, were married in
Mexico Monday, Father JsJ, Dill
Ion officiating.
Mr. Ralph Nordyke of Spring
field, Mo aud Miss Mamie Helm
at this city were married at the
home Of AIRS, Fannie Bare Mon
day morning, Rev. A. a. Wallace
tying the nuptial knot,
MIR. G, r Squirting and Miss
Bertha Snidow were married in
the presence of a number of friends
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Clara Snidow, in Mexico on
"Wednesday evening, April IL
Rev. A. w. KOkendoffpr pro.
uOuuced the ceremony that mad,
the Young couple man and wife
After SumptuOus supper, they
left on u bridal trip to Chicago
They will reside on a farm of the
groom near skinner The MES
SAGE wishes them prosperity anC
perennial JOY.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Order of Publication.

State of Missouri &C In the circuit court
County of Boone IssFebruary term, 1906.
w. A. Edmonton, Plaintiff
J. r. Martin, 'st Defendant.
Now on this the l2th day OF February
1905 comes the plaintiff herein by his at
torney and makes due proof to the court
that sGire facias has heretofore been
duly iss9ed hg the elegk Of ibis eohrt and
Missouri, and that said sclre facias has
been duly returned not found. And IL
duly appearing td the court that scire
facas herein for said j. II. Martin has
been duly issued herein and duly return
ed not found, and the court being fpem
said process, and return herein aud 9TH
erwise, duly satisfied, and thereppop
aHly, finding that ghp ordiAary hrQeess az
law herein cannot be served on said d..
fBudant, 10 Is therefore ordered by said
court that said defendant be notified by
publication that plaintiff by petition
| herein filed, OF date January 6, 1906, has
commenced against said defendant an
action to revive a certain Judgment In ia
vor of plaintiff and against defendant,
rendered on June 23rd, 1896. by the Cir
cult court OF Boone county, Missouri, for
| the sum Of S542 20, together with costs,
/ and with Interest thereon from date of
| Judgment atthe rate of eight per cent IT
| Is further ordered that the said j. II.
Martin and his tenants, and all PEI sons
| occupying or claiming any Of the landS,
! tenements and real estate OF the said i.
! R.Martin hi Boone County, be aud PI-
/ bear In this court. Oh the first day OF the
next term thereof, 20 be holden at the
4 court house in the City OF Columbia,
/ Boone county, Missouri, on Monday,
| June 4th, 1896. then aud there u show
| cause, II any they have why the said
/ iudamehf, IN form af0resald' a. renfffei,
| and the lien thereof upon tho real estat6
Of the said j. R.Martln should not he re-
vived and said lien continued, according
i To the force and form of said Judgment. 1t
/ Is further ordered that copy hereof be
/ published for three weeks ia the Mexico
| Missouri Message, a weekly newspaper
| published In the city OF Mexico, Andrain
county, Missouri, the last insertion TO be
| at least two weeks before the said neSf
| BERN OF said c0nrF
! State OF Missouri
! County OF Boone
l. Hugh NJ Han, Clerk OF the Circuit
Court for said county, hereby certify that
| thefOregOing Is true copy Of the OTlgi-
| nal order 81 publication made by the cir
| cult court 81 Boone sOnnty, AiisSpnll, 81
l the above cause, rs the same remains and
appears OiTeeOrd IN my otliee. IN Court
Record Book IA nt page los thereof.
Witness my hand as clerk aforesaid,
and the seal OF said court. Done at Office
Ia COl0mbia. Missouri this 2Ist day Of
| March, 1906.
! (6ealD Hugh NJ. Hall, Clerk,
BY JBs u BOggs. Deputy.
w. A. EdmObstO6, Atty for PLAINTIFF
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Mr.. Albert IL. Monroe of Ram
part, Alaska, aud Miss Mabel Babb
of Columbus, Kansas, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs, MeNIasters,
of this city. were married Tuesday
night at the home of AIRS. AcMas-
ters, Rev. A w Kokendoffer Of
Rotating. The groom has valuable
mining interests 10 Alaska The
MESSAGE wishes the happy couple
bon voyage upon the matrimonial
sea,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

CHARLES A. Towne says the Dem.
ocratic party was right in 1896 end
is still right. When the Republicans
closed the minis Providence open.
ed the gold mines-that gave us
the money we demanded and saved
the Republicans from themselves
and saved the country. The only
difference now is the Republicans
don't want to give Providence any
credit.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Farm Insurance.

All who want Fire and Light,
ming and Tornado Insurance shonlf
come to see mel can write you ~
tbe Phenix of Brooklyn the great
farm insurance company, on most
reasonable terms.
=, JOHN w. HOWELL, Agent
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Mexico must come to the proper
appreciation and support of the Y .
NJ CA. The organization is deserv-
ing of encouragement. We help
county fair movements, good
roads movements. subscribe to
street sweeper funds. elcetera, so,
likewise, we should not forget II
cause that works for the highest
moral influence OF the rising gen
Grafton of the city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
~m-W-A
THE GRIM REAPER

The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. IL. Crews, south of Mex
leo, died last Thursday. The in-
torment was at Beaver Dam.
Mrs. Emily Amanda Locke,
aged 76 years, wife of B. l.,
Locke, died at her home in this
city last Monday morning. She
had been in ill health for a num-
Der of years. Deceased's maiden
name was Emily Amanda Moore.
She was born at Hams Prairie,
Galloway county, Mo, August
1929. Was educated at Futon
and at Georgetown. Ky, In 1847
she was married to B, l.. Locke in
Kentucky They moved to Au-
drain county eleven years later, To-
eating in Mexico in 1868, where
they have ever since resided Mrs.
Locke was an earnest Christian
woman; generous hearted, high
minded, loved much, and
followed the leadings Of the Mas
ter in all the walks of life The
husband survives her, besides
three children-S. NJ, p. u. and
Il. r. Locke. The funeral was
conducted at the home Tuesday af.
ternoOn by Rev. A, w. KokemdOf-
fer, assisted by Revs A, A. Wal
lace and j. 4. HeNdiugtOn. The
pail bearers were, 3. r. Rmmons,
j. N. Basket, j, ID. Morris, Il. II.
Arnold, Sr., w. E. West and P,
w. Harding,
The MESSAGE last week menv
toned the serious illness Of ex-
Mayor w. X. Potts. AT 6 p. m.
Wednesday, April IL, his spirittoOk
its fight into the world beyond.
Deceased was 70 years of age, born
in Cooper county, No, in October,
1898. Was married to Sue 4,
Daniels at Columbia in 1853. The
couple moved to Mexico In the
year following, residing here ever
since, They were among, the old
est settlers in this section. Mr.
Potts was a sturdy Methodist, one
of the oldest members of the nj,
Z. church, South, Of Mexico. HC
was of a happy aud generous dis,
pOsitiOn-always ready to help the
worthy and distressed. A number
Of years ago he served two terms
as City Marshal, and in 1898 h'
was elected Mayor, sewing u
this office two terms also. Thu
wife survives him aud one son
Willard Potts, aud a sister, Mrs
Olivia Bowman. The funera
was held at the Methodist ehurcl
FRIDAY afternoon, conducted by
| his old pastor, Rev. John w An
derson assisted by Rev, q. G. Sc
leemQn. The pail bearers wer,
E. ID. Graham. ] a Glandou, 10
seph 0ffnlt, d, r. Moare, s, Nj
Locke aud J, Fl Lane.
GLADYS NELL POWELL.
Gladys Neill, infant daughter o
T. d. Powell aud wife, died a
their home IN st, Louis Saturday
April 7th, at l,30 p. m. of nneu
monia, aged four months. thre,
weeks and three days. Funera
services we're conducted by Bro
/ Moore Of Colnmbia, II is said tina
death loves a shining mark. an'
lit was true in this ease. Gladly
was . begntifql baby, ,dearly loves
|, lbp All who knew her. As We stOO,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Riverside Scripture Institute.

The friends of the Riverside In
stitute will hold a meeting at
Montgomery City, commencing on
Tuesday, April oath, 1906, at 2:30
p. m. for the purpose of organic
ing the Institute for better and
more efficient service.
Instead of the usually printed
schedule Of topics, each member is
requested to make his own selec-
ton of topic for one or more lee
lures. In this way less time will
be consumed in preparation, The
session will last two or more days.
This will be an important meet
ing of the Institute, and each
member is earnestly requested to
attend and be prepared to partici-
pate in the services.
Note the time aud place of meet
ing.
II. s. DUNCAN,
II. Il. Truck,
COmmittee,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
BRYAN Mas the lion wiLh the K Z

BRYAN was the lion with the K.C
Democratic press meeting last
week Every mention Of his
name brought tumultuous ap.
plause. One speaker was forced TO
say, in order to proceed, We'll,
| see | must refrain from
mentioning the name of the man
of whom | wish To speak"
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

THEODORE Roosevelt six weeks
ago declared he would submit to
uo compromise on proposed rail
road rate regulation but lately he
has weakened aud now consents to
mn au amendment favOring the
railroads, against the shippers,
Charles A, Towne at New York,
Que of the speakers mt the Demo
cratic press meeting in Kansas
City last week, referring to this
matter, said of Roosevelt, he is
thu greatest prnmiser aud smallest
performer since the DAYS of Judas
Iseariot. - Mell that sounds
harsh, but the Rough Rider"
should keep his word with the pso,
pile
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
THURsDAY. APRIL 10 1906

WHISKY mixed up with auarch-
lists and lnwbrcakers themselves
caused TINT mob ut Springfield
ltst Saturday night Every hood
lum of them,shOuld be brought to
justice. They have disgraced the
whole State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Str8yed

From my place, southeast of
Mexico, Apr. 5, bay horse, COM
ing 4 years old, shod behind. Last
seen mile south Benton City going
east. Liberal reward for informa,
ton leading to his whereabouts.
Address 7, 7. Rasnett,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

w. X. NIEDRINGnAUs wouldn't
go TO II public dinner given by his
party in st. Louis because his old
political opponent, X. &. Kerens,
was also invited. Hard straits for
the Republicans IN this State if
they are coming TO the point when
they will not eat with each other.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Go to ]. ]. McCuIIy

for your Foundry and Machine
work, New Wagons. Self oiliUg
dust proof Niue Cars aud your
general repair work ia Iron. Wood
aud Painting. Call and you will
see Why il is 70 your interest.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Executor's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Final Set;
Element OF the estate of
EGLANTINE d. H0oToN, deceased,
will be made at the May term OF the Pro-
bate court OF Audrain county, state OF
Missouri, TO be held at MeXiel, on the
Second Monday in Muy, 1906.
WIN. p. HOOTON,
Administrator, with win annexed,
APR 10, "a
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
Lest You FOrgetI
White WYandOttes. BgI

WTTINg WVuWNUNINoa DBkH
for hatphing from high scoring
birds $l.0Q per 10. Order now.
Phone or write Mrs p. w Hale,
Ladd0nia, Mo, t9m
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

j. w. McCubbin, formerly OF
Lsddonia, is thinking of opening
drug store in Mexico. He now
resides III st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Notice

NOTICE is hereby given thai letteEs .Qi
administration upon the estate Of John
Pollard, deceased, have been granted To
the undersigned by the Probate Court
al Audrain County, Missouri. bearing
date Of March l3, 1905 All peEsOps haF-
Ing claims against said estate arc 70
ouired To exhibit them to me for allow
ance within one year after the, date OF
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and II
such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the time Of the publication OF
this notice they will be forever barred.
GEORGE a. POLLARD,
Administrator.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Gov. Folk received rouslug
ovation 10y the Democratic editors
at Kansas City last week. In his
speech he argued for the pure
brand of JeiTers0nam Democracy
for government by the people,
and for strict law enforcement.
There was no installing the feeling
of the editors toward the Governor
aud his State policy, He was
cheered aud upplauded from the
opening of his speech to the close
The Missouri Idea, " as represent.
ed by Folk, is popular with Mis-.
souri, Democrats all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Prof. l.. b. Hawthorne has been
elected superintendent Of the Mex.
leo public schools for the ensuing
year Mr.. Hawthorne has served
in this important place ever since
the illness of Pro- Mcmillan last
fall. To luk' au"lLrr mans place
temporarily Is always II hard task
but Hawthorne succeeded most add
mirably, proving he is the man for
the place, aud we congratulate the
school board in their selection.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

MI. aud MRS. j. w. Howell and
little daughter, Helen, are home
from visit to friends at st. Louis
aud ST. Charles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

The whisky case of DR.. T. s.
Manning of Vandalia tried in this
city yesterday before Justice A.
b. Cluster resulted in a hung jury.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

A terrible earthquake in San
Francisco ut 5:18 yesterday morn
ing. From 1000 to 1000 people
reported killed
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Mr. w L. Thomas of Ferguson,
Mo-, aud Miss May Blattner are to
be married at the home of the
bride to,he's parents, air. and
mrs. J. +, Blattner, in this city, at
9 O'Clock today, Rev. a, w. Kn.
kend0ffer officiating. II is post
worthy young couple. aud the
MESSAGE ventures congratulations
il advance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

w. S. Hathaway is slowly re
covering,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

MRS. W. p. Rowland is visiting
her son, w. b, Rowland, at Jack
son, Miss.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Money to loan on real estate Sc
curity. j. w. HOWELL.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

G. Il. Cook. was over from Santa
Fe Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

MISS LeOua jackson is stenOgra-
pher for the law firm of Fry &
Rogers,
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19

Moury~to loan on real estate Sc
curity 81. w. Howell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1906-04-19
AUDRAIN's PRODUCE.
A Loss in Eggs, But the House
wives Have Learned That 1t
Pays Better to<Stip the Live or
Dressed Poultry.

jefferson City, Mo-. April A.
The State Bureau of Labor Stats
ties has given out the reports
containing shipments of surplus
products in the counties of Au'
drain, Cole, Cooper aud Galloway.
These four counties show Il
marvellous gain IN the shipments
of horses aud mules, goats, sheep,
wheat, corn, dressed poultry, live
poultry and butter. The increased
surplus production of dressed
poultry over 1904 was $3.50, 900
pounds, aud in live poultry
3, $50, 900 pounds, being an in
crease of eleven million pounds In
the four counties. Butter in-
crease $4,000 pounds. Horses
and mules gained 1900 head;
goats, 1887 head sheep, 2,O56
head; wheat, ISL, 2l7 bushels, the
whent shipments from the four
counties being double that Of 1904.
Corn increased Ill sos bushels, an
increase of 10j per cent over 1904
There is loss of eggs of 277, 100
dozen, showing that the farmers
have learned that it is more prof
table to retain the eggs for hatch
ing purposes aud ship the live AID
dressed poultry.
Following were the shipments