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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
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THE GRIM REAPER

Mrs. Joseph w. Burton, "a
years old, mother Of Mrs. w. w.
Settle, died at Higbee Monday.
She leaves a husband 80 years old.
DR.. l.. "A. Wilson, Is, years old,
formerly assistant surgeon in the
44th Regiment during the Civil
War, died at Cub /. Mo last week.
James NJ. Shippee, aged Ga
years, who was in the Columbia
hospital for an operation died
Friday, Feb. %. lIe was brought
to his home on Love street in this
city where funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon. Tie was
formerly OF Hays C;'y, Kansas,
and the interment will be at that
place.
James H. Wayne, aged 70, died
Tuesday morning at his home
south of this city, He has
been in poor health for number
OF years. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at Seed Tick
church. Mr.. Wayne was man
much esteemed in his community
and leaves many friends to mourn
his death. A wife and eight chill
dren survive, He was the father
of VIM. Wayne, of Burke neigh
borhood, and also of Mrs. Joseph
Bradley and Mrs. Tom Wright.
John F. Harrison, age So, died
Thursday, Feb. %, 10 a. m. at his
home south of this city, and was
buried at Skull Lick church near
OentraIia Saturday. He was a
prominent faamer and stockraiser,
son Of VIM. p. and Nancy Harri-
son, old aud time honored resi-
dents of Audrain, and born in
Salt River Township Dee 81, i843.
His grandfather. J H., WIS Pic.
neer settler of Phelps county COM
ing from s. Carolina in 1919,
The subject Of this sketch was
married jan "a, 1869, to Miss
Mary Belle Crockett Of this county
and descendant Of Dave Crockett,
hero Of San Antonio de Boxor o..
thirteen children Twelve are living,
Emmett r.. Crockett s.. Albert p
John s Samuel A Frank K.
Jos Morris, James NJ. Wallace
W.. Sirius Clark Misses Urith, Q.
Pool, and Ami Harrls0n,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
County Recorder.

We are authorised Ia announce
81. y. STEPHENS
candidate for County Recorder, subject
tr the action of the Democratic primary
Aprll7.
We are authorized to announce
A. II. WHITNEY
a candidate for County Recorder, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary
Aprll7.
We are authorized to announce
G. r. MCCALL
candidate for County Recorder, subject
t. the action of the Democratic primary
April z.
We arc authorized to announce
CLIFTON 4. JESSE
candidate for County Recorder, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary,
April 4.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

The speed contests between the
Iron Mountain system and the
Frisco route to the Southwest have
been swift" for three weeks past.
The Iron Mountain has carried the
mails to Texas for nine years.
When the Frisco instituted fast
mail train to Texas the Iron
Mountain quickened its pace for
fear of losing government mail
business. The Frisco then mode a
still faster schedule aud each made
better time until the Postoffice de-
partment cried enough-locomo-
tive racing not being without dan
ger to those who banded the mail.
The southwestern mail will now
be about equally divided.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
GOOD ROADS FOR AUDRAIN.
Prizes Amounting to Near $500 in
Gold to Farmers for Best Mile
Dragged Roads.

AS a result of the Good Roads"
convention here February %, the
merchants and business men of
Mexico pledged $500 to be used as
prizes to farmers for the best mile
of dragged road. s. P. EmmOns
and Mayor Jones composed the
subscription committee and the
names of 80 business men and
firms were secured. A call meet.
ing was held at the City Hall
Tuesday evening for The purpose
Of formulating plans to further the
interests of good roads in Audrain
county.
E. E. Jones was chosen chair
man of the meeting with Wallace
bearing secretary. Prizes will be
distributed as follows: $50 for
the best mile of dragged road; $40
End prize; $50, third prizei $50,
fourth prize and $40, fifth prize.
The area will be confined to within
6 miles of Mexico. A further
prize of 800 for the best 6 miles
of continuous road within same
area and $50 for End best. Plans
and rules of contest to be learned
from the executive committee Of
which Alex Carter is chairman.
The old plan of dragging was to
wait till the ground dried and
mellowed up. The King plan is to
drag while wet and SO plaster
down the mud.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
Circuit Clerk.
We are authorized to announce
WILL II. MORRIS

We are authorized to announce
WILL II. MORRIS
candidate Tor recollection as Circuit
Clerk, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary April Z.
We are authorized TO announce
SIDNEY A. JAMES
a candidate for Circuit Clerk, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primary
Aprll7.
We are authorized TO announce
G. T. PEYToN
a candidate Tor CIrcniJ Clerk, subject to
tue action Of the Democratic primary
April T.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

The announcement Of John D..
orenr for the Office Of Prosecuting
Attorney appears in The MESSAGE
this week. Mr.. 0rear has held
this Office more than a year now
and his record is a favorable one.
He viii doubtless be given another
term without opposition.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
E. E. Jones is a candidate for
Collector of Audrain county.

Jesse Worsham, near Mexico.
went to San Antonio about two
months ago, was we'll pleased and
decided to stay. Mrs. W0rsham
left this week to join her husband.
He has a good position in Rurni.
ture store.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

S. B. ReighIey, who went last
week with Arthur Sharp, Arnold
Hughes and others-to Wichita, is
at home, delighted with the couu.
try aud the climate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

AT the City Council meeting
Monday night the Mayor vetoed
the ordinance to increase the sal
airy of city marshal bud night po.
lice. Council sustained the veto.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
Frank E. Westermeyer and Miss
Mamie Kellerman, Hallsville.
j. e. Hayden and Miss Agnes
Meyers of New London.
Lee Locke and Rosa Camp, col.
Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
County Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce
NOBLE BARNES
a candidate for County Treasurer, sub
jcct tn the action of the Democratic pri-
mary April :,
We are authorized to announce
EDGAR THRELKELD
a candidate for County Treasurer subject
to the action OF the Democratic primary
April 2.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

The little Rose, who appeared
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Rose Friday, Feb. %, is the de.
light of his parents.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. L. N.
McCann at Farber, a boy. Mrs.
Mccain, formerly Miss Edna
Grigsby, is we'll known in Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
County Collector.

We are authorized to announce
THOS. T. -RODEN
u candidate for reelection as County
Collector, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary April z.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
q. c. Owen Meat Masltet.
opposite POstOffice. The
finest meats and choicest
cuts. Be sure and call.

j. w. Brewer came upon Pate
Morris suddenly last week and
struck him several times. No
words were passed at the time but
the circumstances lrading mp to
assault are much to be deplored.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
PresIdIne Justlce.
20 announce

We are authorized 20 announce
G.. u. MOORE
a candidate for Presiding Justice Of the
Audraln County Court, subject TO action
ofthe Democratic primary April7.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
Go to J. ]. MccurIy

for your Foundry and Machine
work, New Wagons. Schooling
dust proof Mine Cars and your
general repair work in Iron, Wood
and Painting. Call and you will
see why it is to your interest.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

For rent: Two good farms.
One within two miles of Mexico,
unimproved, and one six miles
from Mexico improved.
LAKENAN, g. BARNES.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

j. w. Smith announced ,last
week as candidate for the Office OF
Presiding Justice Of the County
Court. A number Of Mexico citi-
gems have been wishing this Office
eould be filed by some one in Salt
River Township. ]. w. Smith is
a home man and devoted to the in-
terests of the county. He sollcits
your support.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
THURSDAY, MARCH l, 1906
ANN0UNC EMENTS.
County Clerk.

County Clerk.
We are authorized 10 announce
PRICE CUNNINGHAM
a candidate for County Clerk, subject to
the action OF the Democratic primary
April7,
We are authorized to announce
2. II. CARTER
a candidate for reelection as County
Clerk, subject TO the action of the Demo-
cratic primary April 2.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

Strong efforts will be made to
avert the threatened coal miners
strike April LIST. Concessions will
be made by mine operators. The
outcome is still in the balance
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
Representative.

We are authorized to announce
WALTER BURCH
a candidate for Representative, subject
to the action Of the Democratic primary
April :.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01

b.. e. Jones Is candidate for
Collector
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
We arc authorized 70 announce
j. W. SMITH

aeaudIdate for the Office Of Presiding
Justice, subject 10 tho action Of the
Domocrasir primary Aprll7.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
County Coroner.
Judge Western District

We are authorized TO announce
BAKER BARNES
a candidate for Judge Of the Western
District, subject TO the action of the Dem
ocratle primary APrll7.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-01
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized 10 announce
JOHN d, OREAR
n candidate for Prosecuting Attorney,
subject TO the action OF the Democratic
primary April :.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
GRoroN.

Miss Anna Eastman arrived in town
Friday to visit her brother, Dr !. n.
Eastman.
Miss Christie Ingram Of Barre visited
her aunt, Mrs, .. n. Kicker, recently.
Mrs. T. p Downs and daughter. Miss
Carrie, went to Neubury Saturday, re-
turning Sunday
Mrs, j Park of plsinfeld was the
guest d M. and Mrs, lra Kicker Fri
day.
Charles Wright aud daughter, Alice,
who have been visiting relatives in town,
returned to their home in claremont,
N H., Monday.
Simeon Fifeld Is very III with erysip.
elias at his home IN Westviile.
Mrs. Mary Taisey Of Peacham was a
visitor IN town over sunday.
Timothy WeIcl has purchased the
farm Of steven Thnrston He win take
possession in about two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. George Loyejoy of Man
chester, n. H., arrived in town Friday
to visit Mrs. l4oyeioy's father, Aaron
Frost, and sisters, Mrs. A. Ct Welch
and Mrs. OrTin Grown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolpuus Barney have
moved their goods from Montpelier and
are occupying the tenement Of Clark
and Davidson
Rev 4. j. Hough returned Saturday
from White River Junction and resumed
his labors as pastor Of the Methodist
church
Mr.. and Mrs AIurdo Graham are the
parents of sou, born Monday
Fred Webbcr Of Washington, d. G.,
is Visiting his mother, Mrs. George Web
Der.
Frank Gorruth, who recently purchas-
ed the cliff house, has improved the
looks of the outside with Il coat Of
pnint and II thoroughly renovating the
inside ready for occupancy.
Invitations aru out for the wedding
on Wednesday,, October 10. Of William
Goodwin and Miss Lula Patterson at the
brides home at Pompamoosuc.
Captain Banks an old gentleman who
lived in the home of Orange Morrison
in the edge Of Ryegate. died Saturday
afternoon from injuries received in fall
ing from load Of hay few days be-
fore. Mr. Banks WIS sea captain for
many Vears. HI was 7S years old and
leaves one daughter, who resides IN Bos-
ton, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
Are Holding Annual Conven-
tiOn in Barre
OPENED THIS FORENOON
officers and Delegates of Grand Lodge.
Independent Order Of Good Tenn
plars, Were Given Reception
Last Evening.

The 44th annual session of the grand
lodge, independent order of Good Tenn
plars, which meets in the X. Of G. hall
today and tomorrow, held their first
session at 10:a0 o'clock tlis morning.
All bnt three of tile state officers are
present and about rs delegates and us.
iting brothers and sisters More visit
tors are expected 10 arrive this after
noon. The morning session was called
to order By Grand Chief Templar G. II.
Hayden Of Riverside, who is at Mont
pelier as town representative IN the
legislature The other officers present
are q. G. Cyrus A. Bump, Salisbury;
g. Y. r. Mrs. Eva N. Hazen, Windsor;
G. S. j. 4. Mrs. Carrie i. Straw, Stove;
6. Sec'y =, NJ Campbell, Lyndonyille:
q. Al, Henry q. Gay, Barton; @. At, G.
ID. Edgerton, Northfeld; z. 81 G. T.,
George A. Wattles, Bennington; G.
Chap, Rev. ozro Roys, Waterbury Cen
ter; G. G., Mrs. M. M. Shepard. stan
nard; 9. A. s., Mrs. C. ID. Edgerton,
Northfeld; g. d. NJ, Miss q NJ White,
East Calais; G. Mess G. Harold Hay
den, Riverside
\ large class Of ~ took the grand
lodge degree ard the remainder of the
meeting Was taken up with addresses.
Chester Batchelder Of Syracuse, N. Y,
was called upon and gave fratefnal
greetings from the New York lodge.
Miss Jessie Forsythe Of Boston, in
ternational superintendent Of juvenile
work. editor Of the International Good
Templar and a member OF the literary
committee, gave an interesting talk up
on the juvenile work in the different
parts Of the world and its Importance
to the order Of Good Tcmplafs. At
1915 the meeting adjourned for din
ner and the afternoon session was called
together at two o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
Irene Blenck stone,
etradpll N.
TEXAS W0MAN'S FIGHT
FOR CONGRESS NO JOKE
Miss Laura B. Payne, Socialist, Already
Has the Politicians Worried Run
ing on an Anti-Graft
Platform.

Fort Worth, Tex, Oct. 10.-~Aliss Laura
b. Payne of Fort Worth has accepted
the nomination for congress on the So
cialist ticket. She viii make vigorous
campaign on the anti-graft platform, and
her campaign promises 60 assume d
Whirlwind character
Already the argument has been ad
vanced that the constitution Of the
United States bars d woman from con-
gress, and the section Is quoted which
sayss No person Shall De represen-
tatiye who shall not, when
elected, be an inhabitant Of that state
IN which he shall be chosen
The contention is made that the per
sonal pronoun provides specifically that
the representative shall be male, and
that ii either sex was eligible the clause
would read he on She
This has had very little effect, appar-
entity, on the canvass OF the woman can,
didate She is forcaful and convinc-
img speaker and II fearless in denounc-
ing graft and grafters. Her voice is
clear and possesses remarkable car
rying quality. She has been received
with the greatest respect wherever she
has appeared and even the old time pol
iticians who never concede anything
from sentiment arc forced to admit that
she is making a decided impression and
managers Of both the old parties are
anxious
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
DEATH or c. Z. CHURCHILL.
One Of Stowe's Prominent Business Men
Victim Of Heart Disease.

Stowe. Oct l0--Gharles Il. Churchill,
one Of the towns most widely known
citizens died very suddenly ii the vils
iage here Inst evening. Nir Churchill
lad been affected with hcart trouble for
several wears, but had appeared in quite
good health for several Months. lhis
evening he went to the postottice and got
Il letter lor Mary Wilkins, 4 sister of bis
Wife. WHO resides across the street fronl
liis residence. He went there With the
letter and was stricken with heaItfailufe
and died before he could be taken home.
Mr. Churchill, who was G6 years old
WAS the son az Edward and Mary Robin
son Churchill and had always lived in
town. He early showed good business
sagacitv and soon won for himself 4
which he has invested locally
to considerable extent and kept 1t con-
stantiy growing. For years hc has been
recognized az one If ii not the wealthiest
man ID town Although 4 very inilu-
ential man in politics he has not sought
honors for himself but for several years
was tax collector and constable fer the
town. Several wears ago De preccnted
til town with town clock placed IN the
tower Of Unity Church. He il survived
BY wife. II son NJ +. Churchill and a
daughter, Mrs { III Al. Stafford of Nor
rsvillc, wife ii the present State sem
ator Mrs. y. q Raymond uf this town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
Moran Says He Won't Run
On Bryan Endorsement
STILL MUCH CONFUSION
Great Doubt as to Whether District
Attorney Will Accept Democratic
Nomination Unless Funds
Are Forthcoming.

Boston, Oct 10.--After long con
ference John B. Moran announced at
one o'clock this morning that he would
accept the Democratic nomination for
governor, but not on the platform plank
indcrsing Bryan. There il still great
doubt whether he will run unless earn
paign funds are forthcoming In some
quarters al Moran's recent moves arc
believed to be game To raise funds.
Mr.. Moran returned yesterday after
noon from New York and denied that
he had visited William r. Hearst for
the purpose of obtaining any financial
assistance
a letter written by Mr.. Moran two
days before the Democratic convention
nominated him for governor Of Massa
chHsetts WAS made public last evening.
The letter says In part:
have taken no position as TO MIR.
Bryan and Mr.. Hearst. viii take none
until 1908, and then it will be My duty
as it will be the duty Of every voter,
TO make the selection,
No iiiruu ~ iuliir VIII dktchipt W
force such an Endorsement. The man
who makes the attempt will thereby
brand himself as my enemy. So deeply
impressed am | with the danger and
the impropriety of an Endorsement at
the convention either Of Mr.. Bryan or
Mr.. Hearst that | have resolved 70 de-
cline the nomination for governor il the
convention indorses the presidential as
pirations of either Mr. Hearst or Mr..
Bryan
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
RECEPTION LAST EVENING.
Given in Honor Of Good Templar State
0fficsrs and Delegates.

A reception was given last evening in
the II. 81 q hall by Neal Dow lodge
in honor OF the state officers and dele
gates, who are here to attend the an
nual session of the grand lodge. There
was large attendance OF the mem
hers Of the local lodge. all the state
officers and many delegates. Following
music by Gilbcrtson's orchestra prayer
was offered by Grand Chaplain Rev.
Mr. Royce Of Waterbury Center In
behalf OF Neal Dow lodge Lodge Deputy
Louis H. Huntington welcomes the visi
tors. Mrs o. s. Wiley extended greet
iHgs from the Women's Christian tenn
perance union. and the Rev. w A. Kin
zie spoke in behalf OF the churches OF
the city Principal O. X lIollister spoke
III behalf Of the school Grand Chief
remplar G. II. Hayden II Riverside re
sponded to the greeting in a worry happy
manner. Ruth Beckley gave recita-
fion, followed by q vocal solo by AIrs.
E. VI. Laws After reading by Miss
Mablc Winch. pleasing remarks were
made by Miss Jessie Forsythe. the Il.
". grand superintendent Of tile iuve
nile temple. Boston At the conclusions
Of the programme refreshments were
served, and social time was enjoyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
WAS NATIVE OF PLAINFIELD.
James D. Freeman Died in Clear Lake,
Iowa, October 3.


James b. Freeman, a native Of Plain
field, died in Clear Lake, Iowa, On Octo-
Der b The deceased was born in Plain
field July i9, 1923, and therefore was
So years Of age. The Clear Lake Mir
ror gives the following obituary;
~Ihe Freeman family came to this
county about 1870 and settled on a
farm south Of Ventura, where they lived
several wears, and then moved to Clear
Lake. occupying the same house ever
since, period of about twenty five
years. Before coming to Iowa the fam
ily lived ii Minnesota and here II was
that Mr.. Freeman enlisted in for the
war in company y, sth Minnesota vol
unteers. A terrible afiliction visited Mr..
and Mrs Freeman at this time when
Eve Of their children, three sons and
two daughters. were taken from them
by diphtheria in the short space Of three
weeks. The remaining children are @.
10. Freeman Of Clear Lake and Frank,
Leon and Myron. all Of Minneapolis.
They and their mother are the surviv-
ing members Of The family"
'.We part with this old friend and
nciehbor With much regret. His was
a gentle spirit. IIe loved his fellow
man. He praised God and led the Chris
tian life A. Loyalty and unselishly as
man eeer did His faith was simple but
sublime and he passed away in the
serene and well-dehned belief that he
would be ,Ishered at once into the pres
ence Of the Maker
There are several relatives Of the
deceased residing in Barre and in Plain
field.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-10
UNDER THE GLITTER
OF THE GILDED DOME.

This evening Lieutenant Governor
prouty will give Il banquet TO the mem
beers Of the Senate ut the Pavilion.
Evidence against seating certain
members of the house viii be heard by
the committee Of elections this after
noon
The Vermont Officers Reunion society
room ii the state house Thursday at
tcrnoon, November J. General w II
liver an address.
Governor Proctor lost no time when
the bin came 70 him yesterday in put
ting his signature to the bill requiring
corporations "a show up their books III
trial Of causes, and the bill IS now
law.
The farmers got organized again last
night as they hive done for the past
two sessions. This year they have
chosen ". ". Cady OF Middleburv as
president. II. II. Scott Of Bakersfield as
vice presidents w. 5. Allen OF Whit
ingham as secretary; G. v. Martin OF
Ferrisbtmg, treasurer; Il. u Smith d
Bridgcwater, William Noonan Of ADJ
disop aud u B. Leland of Wcathefsfield
legislative committee. Tho farmers dis.
cussed their plans for the session
The members are slow in getting the
hang ol the new system regarding the
introduction Of bills. and some Of them
think that one Of their prerogratiyes as
members Of the Legislature. is CIT OF
by the rule which prevents their rising
10 their full height and declaring "Nlr
Speaker, | beg leave % introduce, etc.
In view OF the fact that some ef the
Legislators never open their mouths eA-
cept ON such inomentus occasion il
~ rather hard ON thei1 dignity 10 be-
asked 10 ~ down aud inconspicuously
hand their proposed laws 10 the revision
clerk