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Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Forgotten Towns.

Columbia, Mo-, April 9.-An
old map of Central Missouri shows
towns now forgotten in the his
tory of the state. These are towns
that are now abandoned. Among
the number are:
Petersburg, the birthplace of
Mrs. John A. Logan. between
Hallsville and Sturgeon.
Old Summerville, a village east
of Deer Park and near the Gala
way line.
Stonesport, promising young
city" about a mile above Clays'
vile, laid out in 1886.
Middleton. four miles west oi
where Hallsville now stands.
Lexington. on Thrall's prairie,
Persia, a little town at the juno
ton OF Perche creek with the
Boonslick trace.
Nashville, laid out in 1919, JUS
below Providence. Had severa
business houses. warehouse aud Q
postofIice. The river swept il
away.
Lebanon, once stood near pres
ent site of Browns station. bul
was never half so large.
Smithton, half a mile west O
Boone comfy courthouse. Towr
was moved to Flat Branch to gei
near water and named Columbia
Bourbontown, afterwards calleC
"Bueua VISTA" was just west o
where Sturgeon stands and wa
abandoned in favor of the nev
town. Sturgeon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Household Hints.

Clean paint smoked by kerosene
lamps with keiose aud rub It off
with a fresh CLOTH.
A few drops of alcohol rubbed
on the inside Of lamp chimneys
will remove all trace of greasy
smoke.
Lime 'waterr will sweeten jars
and jugs which soap and water
fail to cleanse. 1t is admirable
for cleansing milk vessels and
nursing bottles.
Half lemon dipped in salt aud
rubbed on discolored ivory knife
handles will restore them to their
original whiteness. After doing
this wash the knives once in hot
water.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Time Will Prove.

Il claim there will be very little
fruit this year, even tho the freeze
has not done any damags," said
Henry Miller of Hams Prairie.
Tuesday. while in Fulton. The
bloom came out too early for the
bees and other bugs to pollenize it,
and it will all fall before the
weather warns up enough for the
bugs to get out. It's a fact, the
fruit won't hang unless that fine
dust in the blossoms is used as in
tended. and it takes the honeybee
aud other bugs to do the neces.
sary work. Fulton Gazette.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
School Closed.

INTENDED for last week.
Miss Nora Humphries closed her
second eight months term Of school
at Prairie Lea Saturday, April 9th.
The ones receiving prizes for
proficiency in work and best grades
in department during the term
were Harold Rogers, Edna Shire,
Glenn Ruse and Dora Klusman,
Leo Shire carried off the pennie:
for the greatest number of head
marks in his spelling class anG
Little Irene Rogers received the
pennies in the smallest spelling
class. These pupils and all Others
who have attended regularly and
taken interest have done good
work this term.
Each child received a souvenir
Of the school and enjoyed the us
ual treat of candy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
A Dog Case.

Two Galloway county farmers
are in a controversy over a hound
which was killed by one of them.
Hiram Hudson discovered that
something was playing havoc with
the eggs in his henhouse, so he set
his son to watching. The boy
discovered II hound making way
from the henhouse with an egg in
his mouth and the boy promptly
turned loose a loaded shot gun at
the animal. The load took effect
and in a short time the hound was
found dead in the woods near their
home.
The animal belonged to Lou
Antony, II neighboring farmer.
He promptly brought suit in the
justice court for $25 damages for
death of the dog. The case has
attracted much attention in that
section of Galloway county. The
trial which comes up in u few
days promises to be attended by
the friends of both families and
will be a hot one.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
To Be Married.

Paris, Mo-, April 1l.-Mr. Ar
thur Bassett, formerly OF Paris,
now United States District Attor-
ney at Shanghai, and Miss Lucille
Westbrook, of Lorena, Tex, will
be married at Yokohama. Japan.
on May IL. the official duties of
the bridegroom preventing him
from returning for the ceremony.
Miss Westbrook, accompanied
by her mother, will sail from San
Francisco on April %. and will be
Joined by Mr.. Bassett at Yoko-
homa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Leroy Morris and
Veda Turner Welded

The groom, Roy Morris, in the
following from the Modesto, Cali.
News, is a former Mexico boy, a
member of one of the oldest and
most prominent families in the
county, a son of Pm. Morris and
brother of County Clerk Will Nor
ris of this city:
Surrounded by a host of loving
friends and relatives. Mr.. Leroy
Morris of Stockton and Miss Veda
Turner were united in marriage at
0 q. m. at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Garrison
Turner. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. G. A. Richardson
OF Palo Alto, a personal friend of
the Turner family. The parlors
had been profusely decorated with
smilax and bridal wreaths, and
these same decorations formed a
graceful bower in the alcove of a
window wherein the bridal couple
aud their attendants stood during
the ceremony.
The bridesmaid was Miss Hazel
Dixon OF Elk Grove. a student at
the University of Pacific, aud the
best man was Guy Shackleford OF
this city. There were seventy.five
relatives and friends, and the ex-
tending Of their congratulations
after the ceremony occupied the
time until IL o'clock. At the we'd
ding breakfast the guests were
served all at one time, the younger
people occupying tables with tbs
bride and groom at the home OF
Henry Turner, q brother Of the
bride. The couple left with Hen
ry Turn er in an automobile fol
Claus, where they caught ths moor
train for San FrsnciscO. After I
trip to the Bay, they will occupy
a neat home in Stockton. wher'
Mr.. Morris is junior member o
the firm Of Morris Bros, who hav,
stores in both Stocton and Modes
70. Mr. Morris Is known as
young man of exemplary charac
ter and habits. and well worth.
Of the hand Of one Of Stanislaus
most charming and well esteeme'
danghters. Mrs. Morris win b
greatly missed by her large circl
Of friends in this city. amonI
whom she Is admised toE her devo
tion 70 her church work and /
hsr family.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Reciprocity.
The Brookaeld Argus says:

The BrookHeld Argus says:
We pirate about some farmers
patroniEing mail order houses. and
yet last fall a chap dropped into
Brookfield aud took orders FOR
$50, 900 No. 61I envelopes. One
concern that should have had the
interest OF BrookHeld at heart
even to its home printing offices,
ordered 20. 900. A write mp Of
Brookfield. taken from the 20tn
anniversary souvenir edition oI
The Argus, was set up in small
type and run on the back Of The
envelopes, while some views o.
buildings, also taken from th'
came issue Of The Argus. wer'
printed on the front OF the envel
opes."
II often happens, Brother Argus
that the one who tslks the lOudes
about patronizing home indnstrieI
10 buying away from home. w
have plenty in Mexico who d
likewise.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
MOTHER FINE LIST.
New Subscribers and
Renewals to the Mes
sage Past Few Weeks.

Since our last report the MES
SAGE has enrolled the following
new subscribers or renewals;
X. r. Menefee.
Frank Cauthorn.
]. M. Smith.
J V Barker
Rev w A Smith
John s Wilson
Tobe league
w II Turner
j w Hancock
W j Winscott
Geo II Randle
w l. Robinson
I NJ Armstrong
p Lierheimer
Willis Eastman
Emma Miller
Miss Sallie Jesse
j j Talley
L w Mccoy
p Mcdaniel
RS Mechlin
James Lewellen
w II Miller
r A Hanger
Rev j w Keltner
b A Thornburgh
Mrs A l. Lipp
r s Spottswood
j N Beam
s f LaRue
Miss Jalie Douglass
Joseph A Adrain
Miss Jane Bolts
Rudolph Miller
w Hardin Sims
b d Brown
George Bingham
Sixteen names in the above lis
are new subscribers. See tn
MESSAGE subscription list grow
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Hard Fight,
Easy Victory,

The Portland saloon went out Of
business at midnight April g..
This practically closes the saloon
business in Southern Galloway
county. With Mokane. Cedar
City aud Portland taking the stand
for good morals this leaves Fulton
the lonely liquid Ladder Of OuI
neighbor county. Rev. r. o.
Triplett. of Readsville. with Law
yer. @. NJ. Hay aud the sovereign
people had a long fight but al
easy victory.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
Twain at Seventy.

Mark Twain. whom everybody
remembers was born and reared in
Monroe county, Mo-. and who is
always saying something interest
ing to Missourians in particular
and to the whole world in general,
a few days ago wrote the follow
ing:
Wber I passed the SEVENTEEN
milestone, ten months ago, l in
stantly realized that l had entered
new country and a new atmos.
pher". 70 all the public | was be.
come recognizably old, undeniably
old; and from that moment every
body assumed new attitude
toward me-the reverent attitude
granted by custom to age-and
straightway the stream of gener-
Gus new privileges began to flow in
upon me and refresh my life.
Since then | have lived an ideal
existence; and now believe what
Choate said last March. aud which
at the time / didn't credit: That
the best of life begins at 20; for
then your work is done; you know
that you have done your best, let
the quality of the work be what il
may; that you have earned your
holiday holiday of peace and
northumberland that henceforth,
to the setting of your sun, nothing
will break it, nothing interrupt it
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

A union Sunday school has been
organized at the Edwards school
house in this county. with j. @.
DeLaporte as superintendent.
Teachers; b. W. Hale, Theron
Leet aud Mrs. Louis Rogers. The
school meets at 8 o'clock each
Sunday afternoon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

man was made he wasn't finished,
and that every man needs fixing,
and it takes a woman to do it. She
did it in above case-even at his
own game.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Jeter Crews passed the recent
civil service examination and is
now an employe in the Post Office
department here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Prof. A. r. Hill. Of the Mis-.
souri, State University, win deliv'
er the address to the graduating
class of the Mexico High School
this year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

According to child-labor laws Of
Missouri no child may work who is
under the age Of IA. and any child
between Che ages Of IA and Is
may not work more than 0 hours
q day for six days 4 week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Wm. Greer, son Of DR.. II. A.
Greer, north Of Mexico. has locat-
ed IN MlssonIa. Moniana. The
AdRssAaE wishes him every success
il his neu location.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Elton Blackburn Of Audraiu and
Miss Ute Goodrich of Galloway
were married at the home Of the
brides parents last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Lee Bros. of this city paid $500
for Montgomery King Of 2:3O rec
ord at the recent st. Louis horse
sale-the highest price at this sale
for horse in the harness class.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Fewell Bros. and Winn sold 10
Lee Green of Ceutralia IL head of
mules ut 1926 per head.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

A rare form of human ability is
to have the ability to estimate
ability in others.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

The funeral of the ten months
old son of Mr.. aud Mrs. John Kin
caid was held at Littleby Method
ist church last Friday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Robert Ballew. son of contrac-
tor Ballew, is troubled with his
eyes. 1t is feared that he will lose
his sight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

A man was heard to remark the
other day that a man who would
expectorate on the sidewalk could
not expect to rate as gentleman.
This pun is not patented.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

We notice that our friend Prof
X. G. Hale, formerly Of this coun'
ty, was reelected as principal Of
the west side school at Fulton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

UThe United States Of America in
the 10th Century" is the subject
of q lecture by Congressman Clark
at Bowling Green today. The
proceeds will be used to beautify
the city cemetery.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
LEGISLATIVE DOINGS.
The Extra SessiOn--New
Laws PrOpOSed--Lady
Lobbyists.
Editorial Correspondence

II NNhNhoNh SfNHa t""ft Bah
The extraordinary session of the
Legislature convened as appointed.
A Republican member from st.
Louis introduced a resolution to
adjourn at once, without any ex'
pense to the State. II was a Re-
publican move and of course did
not carry. A Democratic member
from South Missouri then intro
duced resolution to permit all
Republicans to return home who
wished to. This raised hilarious
laughter, and some Republicans
blushed and seemed plagued. The
Republicans will stay and draw
their pay, and don't you forget it.
Twenty-three bills were intro
duced the frst day. One on an
important line was by Representa-
tive Burch, of Audrain, empower
ing the Governor to appoint a
commission whose duties it shall
be to fix the charges for street
railways, telephone, telegraph and
other public service corporations
in the cities. Other bills intro
duced on the same subject pro-
vide that city councils shall FIX
these. charges-a "home rule"
theory.
The first petitions introduced
from any source were from tenn
perance people asking for oppor-
tunity to vote on o constitutional
amendment prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale Of intoxicating IL
I ouOrs for beverage purposes.
Race track gambling in the State
was made unlawful by a law which
goes into effect June l6, but gam
J bling of this nature is going on in
ST. Louis. and it Is thought one of
the first bills to pass in the extra
; session will be one adding an
emergency clause to the new law
above referred to.
SenatorlDrunert Of Montg gomery
county has introduced bill to in
. crease State saloon license from
500 to 5000 a year. This would
: prove a big revenue getter. and
would pay for several extra ses
sions OF the Legislature.
: Several bills have been intr O.
: duced prescribing punishment and
removal from Office of county Of
ficials who refuse to enforce liquor
: and gambling laws. 1t woult
q make certain prosecuting attor
r neys over the State q little nerv
9 ous.
Senator Ely has introduced {
+. bill providing for State Excise
/. Commissioner. whose duties shal
!. be to inspect dramshops and othel
places where Intoxicating liquor
are sold, including drug stores il
!. local option counties, to requir
!. payment Of State license. to insti
tnte prosecutions for violations o
> the dramshop laws and general.
to enforce che liquor Law Of tn
n State.
y Certain young women Of JvffeT
y SON City who served as clerks /
y the regular session are the Onl
II ones so far who have been aC
d cused OF lobbying. apd they be
d long to the Senate. That bod
% had come to an understanding ths
70 only men clerks would be eIr
rt ployed in the extra session. Th
young ladies formed q combine
, and went after the Senators wit
sltheir winsome smiles aud a littl
r. candy aud chocolate thrown |
3. and assured them that they coul
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Miss Gertrude Dunkin- was
unanimously elected at school
meeting to teach Bean Greek
school. Miss Dunkin was a sue
cessful teacher at Hedge Dale
school for a number of years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Miss Irene Parker who with her
parents moved from this city three
or four years ago to Wagner, 1.
T., is a graduate this year of the
Wagner high school. In her in
vitations she remembers her
friends in old Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18
81 HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. -

The band boys promise music
for Mexico this summer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

Bishop Tuttle delivered the SER
mon and administered con6rma-
ton to nine persons at the Epis'
copal church in this city Thursday
night. He was assisted by Arch
deacon Townes. Seven Hardin
College girls were of the numbeE
confirmed. A large attendance
aud an interesting service.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

George A. Reese, aged "a, was
accidentally shot while hunting at
Weufxyille last Wednesday. His
companion, Frank Reid. was re-
loading hia shOtgun when the gun
was discharged thru the right
shoulder OF Reese. The remains
were inferred at Louisiana, Mo-,
under auspices OF the NJ. w. A.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-04-18

A. z. Webb and John Ryan
were candidates against each other
for alderman In the recent city
election held in vandalia. They
received 81 votes each. But later
Webb discovered a man who voted
for Ryan whom Webb claims had
not lived ia vandalia long enough
to become q legal voter. Webb
has aied suit In the Oircuit Court
of onster against Ryan.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
Coliinsburg.

Miss Florence Wren, of Marshall, Texas, is vis-
iting Miss Madge Sentell.
Mr.. N. w. Sentell has been shipping peaches
for the past few days, but the crop is very short
and faulty, caused by the hail storm in May.
The Russell School is now being taught by Miss
Willie Cochran, to fill out the remaining part of
their term (after the close of the Plain Dealing
High School, part of the term the cpildren were
transported to that school)
Rain is badly needed in the vicinity Of Collins
burg. Corn is suffering and unless we get rain
soon the crop will be very short. Cotton is back
ward and grassy; boil weeyils are plentiful, and
the general outlook is not very promising.
Capt John H. Nattin has returned from the Con-
federate Reunion and reports that he had quite a
pleasant trip. He says he passed through eight
different states and the best corn he saw On the
whole trip was not as good as that at Collnsburg.
The recent rise in Red River was not as DAM
aging to the unprotected lands in Bossier as was
at first thought. The water covered only the very
lowest lands. Such places as East Egypt escaped
without any water at all. Lake Point and Lake
Home suffered partial losses only.
SUBSCRIBER.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
o,'l'e|'|:|1sll'e g.

For Sale--A pattern for building an
excellent fishing boat. Has never been
used. Take it at cost. Inquire at this
Office.
Wanted-A good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect water filters, re-
failing from S1.50 to So; 100 per cent
profit to agents; exclusive territory
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo.
Mrs. M. E. Belcher, now of Mineral
Wells, Texas, has authorized us to an
nounce to her Bossier friends that she
has opened boarding house in that
place and would be pleased to have them
stop with her when there.
A Home at Bargain. Would you
like to buy a good, comfortable S-room
residence in live and growing town
with an excellent high school ct about
your own price? That's what this offer
amounts to. Address the local editor Of
the Banner for terms.
Zone dime a line" under this head
means for the first insertion; each snb-
sequent insertion {without change) 5
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
is 81 cents per line.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
About Our Barbecue.

AS regards the barbecue to be given in
this place on the 4th Of July, we have but
few announcements to make other than
appeared in our last issue.
We are told that Congressman J. T.
Watkins, who was invited to be present,
has left with Mrs. Watkins for Maryland
Con account of Mrs. Watkins ill health)
and, of course, cannot be here on that day.
The candidates for Governor were invited,
but as yet none of them have responded to
the invitation. Hon. S. Arthur Knapp, of
Lake Charles, State Entomologist, was
asked to be present and give an address
on the habits, etc., of the boil weevil, and
it is sincerely hoped by many that he will
get here. AS yet he has not been heard
from.
The Committee on Arrangements is as
follows: J. A. Bumgardner, T. T. Land,
j. P. Creswell, w. G. Burt and Ed Logan.
It is thought that by the evening of the
Sd between fortyfive and fifty carcasses
will have been secured for the pit. All
this meat, together with what will be
brought in baskets, will no doubt be the
greatest plenty for the big crowd. The
preparation of the meats will be under the
supervision of Mr.. Ed Burt.
Several of our sister towns have been
heard from and swarm of visitors is
promised from all. Well venture the as
sertion that there will be nearly 1000 yisi-
tors in Benton on that day. Join the
crowd! There's a good time in store for
YOU.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
The North Louisiana Sanitarium.

DR.. Louis Abramson and associates, who for
merly conducted the Shreveport Sanitarium, have
recently moved into their brick building, which
they have called the North Louisiana Sanitarium.
This building is located at 715 Crockett Street and
is and modern in every way. It is conveniently
located, being only two blocks from the Union
Depot. It has ample grounds around, and is built
on elevation that gives it commanding view,
and allows its occupants to receive the advantage
of every breeze. All the rooms are outside rooms
and all newly furnished.
Ambulance will meet patients at train, when re-
quested. Training school for nurses in connection
Any young lady desiring to take up the profession
of nursing should address Miss Jean J. Kerfoot,
directress of nurses. Local and long distance tel
ephones.
DR.. Louis Abramson is the President and DR..
E. B. Hands the Vice-President The Sanitarium
is open to all reputable physicians
Join the big crowd-have big time-in Benton
on the 4th.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27

Especial attention is called to the article
in 'sOur Public Forum" column by Hon.
j. T. Many. It is interesting, advances
good ideas and is, we believe, just the
class of reading matter our readers want.
We would like to have such articles from
you for this column. It is true that Mr..
Many is well read and is an experienced
writer, but if you can't do as we'll as he
can you can at least do your best. Select
some subject of local interest and write a
short article for this column. We would
appreciate it and will help you in your
effort in any way you suggest.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27

Watch the date On your paper!
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27

-
know me, do you? Oh. I'm 'boyy' ut
the course"
SHOULD say you were bogy. What
do you want to scare fellow like that
for, and what have you been doing?"
"Oh, I'm just practicing for the sum-
mer. You see, there is golf course
on the edge of this pond. and have
learned the game from hearing it so
often. and, you see, it's SO much cooler
down here to play than in that hot
field, and then they knock so many
balls in the pond that am well sup
piled. Now, If you will just be caddie
I'll go on with the game
"What is the gamer
"Oh. just put the ball on lily pad
and pound 1t with this club and yell
Fore! and If you find it before next
week you win the game"
'tOh, see" said the eel. And IL you
don't find 1t the other fellow WINS I'll
caddie for you. All ready
Mr.. Perch put the ball on lily pad
and gave 1t good rap. Mr.. Eel Open
ed his mouth wide and caught the ball.
Can you find itg' said he
Mr.. Perch looked in vain. II can't
seem to locate it," he said hopelessly.
"Don't see it myself said the eel,
with smile.
Il guess 1t went out of bounds" sug-
gested the perch.
Il think it's inside, though" smiled
the eel "Do you give it np!''
Il do" said Mr. Perch sadly.
$50 do |. said the eel. coughing II
out Of his mouth. land guess ] win"
Moral. You can be cheated at any
game. even golf. Detroit Journal.
The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27

Join the big crowd-have big time-in Benton
on the 4th.