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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

The following is the clipping re.
ferred to:
In this issue OF the Democrat
appears the financial statement of
the receipts aud expenditures Of
the city of Elsberry for the year
ending March 20, 1908. There
now remains in the treasury
$682.27 against s593.04 a syear
ago. an increase Of $S9. .23, despite
the fact that within that time an
outstanding account of $lS3.40.
costs in the Black and Wigginton
sidewalks cases. was paid, au eight
foot g=anitoid walk on the north
side OF the park WAS built and
Third street graveled from Broad
way south to the city limits.
After referring to the condition
Of the Poor Farm the grand jury
concluded its report with these
words:
We have inspected the county
Jail and find it in good condition.
We have also inquired as to viola.
tions OF the game aud liqnor laws
but none have been reported.
Having no further business before
us, we ask that we be duly dis
charged. $3.50. ~
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Dir. and Mrs. G. W. Peas, just
southwest OF Mexico. spent part
Of last week with Mrs. Peas faith
or, Uncle" John Parker. near
Laddonia. who has been very IN.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

FoR SALE-FulI Plymouth Rock
egga sH miles north Of Mexico,
Phone Hickory q.
MFs, r J, HARRm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02
HON. W. H. KEENAN,
Another Grand Man Gone Hence
Had Eventful Career.


man, a Christian--a man who be-
lieved in prayer and who walked
with God in the right as he saw it.
Mexico and all Audrain county
was shocked last Friday morning
when the telegraph brought the
news Of his death in the Farming
ton hospital, where went of his own
vOlition for treatment about three
months since. When the attend
ants went to his room Friday
morning they were Mortified TO find
the body cold in death. He had
taken a towel and wrapped it
around his neck and gotten upon a
chair and tied the towel TO a water
pipe, then evidently kicking the
chair from under himself,
strangled to death. He was afflicted
with melancholia.
Mr.. Kennan was a native of
Boone county, Missouri, born
Sept. 16, 1887. He was educated
in the common schools aud at the
University. While he was in
school at Columbia the Civil war
began, and he left his studies to
espouse the cause of the Confer
acy, enlisting in the Missouri
Guards. He was in the battles
of Boonville and Lexington.
Later he was transferred to
the South and was engaged in
q number of hot battles and hard
marches. He first entered the SER
vice as private, then was promot-
ed to corporal, then sergeant, then
first lieutenant, and lastly took the
position of adjutant Of his regi-
ment. He followed the service
thru to Gen. Lees surrender.
After the war he returned to
Boone county and took up the
practice of law. In 1869 he came
to Mexico and took up the profes-
sion of law in the Office of Charles
II. Hardin. Later he was assOciat-
ed with Gen. d. II. Mcintyre in
the practice of law here.
In 1871 he was elected city at
torney of Mexico, and in 1884 he
was chosen to represent Audrain
in the Legislature.
He was Democrat ofthe strict
est sort. During Gov. stones ad-
ministration he was commissioned
on his military staff and the rank
Of Brigadier General was conferred
upon him. \
He was q warm friend of the
Confederate Home at Higginsville
and had much TO do in the origin
and establishment Of that institu-
ton.
Mr.. Kennan was married to
Miss COrdelia p. Jenkins of Boone
county, Nov. 2, 1871. Fifteen
years ago the wife died. The fol-
lowing children survive: Misses
Hattie and Carrie Kennan and
Mrs. w. d. Mason, all of this
county, and Churchell Kenuan, of
Boone county
The body was brought to Mexico
Saturday afternoon and funeral
service was held at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon by his
pastor, Rev. H. e. Truck. The
funeral was largely attended. many
friends present from a distance.
The Audrain County Bar APP
pointed George Robertson, w. w.
Fry, Carl Harrison and O. A.
Barnes TO meet the body at the
train. Other committees were APP
pointed as follows, On, floral offer
ing--C. a.. Barnes, Il. A. Shan
non. Allen Stallings and Rolls
Mcintyre, ON resolutions--P. H.
Cullen, D. H. Mcintyre and A. G.
Whitson.
Pallbearers, aetive-J, A.
Guthrie, O. #. Clark, @. A. With
erspcon. s. NJ. Locke, w. J, Ma.
son, j. +, Grifeei honorary-A.
q. Tnrner. r. IA. Edmonds. r. s.
Mckinney. Robert Kenn. ] H.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

For Sale. ~ Eggs for setting from
pen Of th0robred Buff OrpingtOns,
81 90 for l5. Marshall n. Fad
dis, ll2S Southwest Avenue, Mex.
leo. No. a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

DIR. E. A. Hicks. we'll known
around Benton City aud formerly
located in Mexico, is now enjoy
ing a fine practice in medicine at
Old Monroe. NO. DR.. aud Mrs.
Hicks are the proud parents of a
new born son. we are pleased to
announce.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

J. s. Quisenberry at Laddouia
is praising B. b. Springs at Bow.
ling Green these days; he took a
three weeks treatment there recent
ly and was greatly benefited in his
health.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Mr.. James Bratton Of this city
and Miss Lesta Wood son of Bow.
ling Green were married in st.
Louis one day last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Grandpa" Barnes of Pleasant
Plains, near Vandalia, is suffer
ing with a cancer on his hand and
another under his arm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Joe Cauthorn of Louisiana came
last week to he at the bedside of
his mother, who is stricken with
paralysis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

The farm house of Mason Cresey,
two miles west Of Mexico, was de-
stroyed by fire one night last week.
The house was unoccupied and
how the fire caught is not known.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Churchill Kennan aud Wallace
Rogers from near Columbia at
tended the funeral of Gen. w. II.
Kennan here last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

The Forum says that there will
be four sweet-Rirl graduates of
the Farber school this year, Misses
Lottie May. Grace Rickard. Annie
Machin aud Ethel Sutton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

The Laddonia Rural Telephone
Co. at lis annual meeting recently
elected the following officers: w.
e. Thompson, president; r. l..
Day, vice-presidenti w. X. Gass,
treasurer; John Braden; secretary
and collector, E. II. Hagan
trustee: j. w. Hancock, d. NJ.
Price and George Ferris, auditing
committee.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

We are sorry for A. l.. Yaruell
of this city in the loss of his store
building at Rush Hill by fire last
week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Miss Martha Montague of near
Laddonia is teaching a spring term
of school at Lakenan, Monroe
county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Il. d. Summers and Tohe
league, both of this county, have
located at Prosser, Neb.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

DR.. NJ. Il. Crawford aud family,
of this city, moved to their new
home at Camden. NO., last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Miss Ethel Stephens of Martins
burg leaves this week for Columbia
where she will attend summer
school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Homer Alexander Of Monroe
county was thrown out of bis wa
gon by the wheel dropping into a
deep rut and his arm was broken.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

j. b. Woolery and family have
moved to their farm for the sum-
mer, out southwest of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

VIM. Oden of Vandalia has
bought an 80 acre farm near Mid
dletown and will move thereto.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Mrs. r. II. Cauthorn of this
city suffered stroke Of paralysis
last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Leslie Wagner, one OF Middle
towns brightest aud sturdiest OF
boys, is studying the teac hers pro-
fession at KirksvilIe normal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. v. Faires, Of
this city. two of the oldest citizens
Of the county, went down to Lad.
dOnia last week to visit the family
of their sou, James Faires. Mr..
aud Mrs. Faires, tho both frhil
with tine weight Of years, are as
al youthful. in heart ne OF old. land
We hope they may both be spared
a long time yet to cheer this old
world with their hope aud op.
limism.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

Perry Enterprise, j. B. Beagles
of Nevada visited WIN. Lake aud
family Sunday aud Monday. He
is a son of John J. Beagles. aud
has been visiting at Mexico and in
the Worcester neighborhood, aud
went from here to Hannibal. He
reports bis father, who is "a
years old, getting feeble. but is
enjoying very good health.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02
| SURROUNDING AUDRAIN |

The city council of Louisiana
has been asked to call an election
to vote on the question OF local
option.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

James, the youngest child Of
Sheriff and Mrs. NJ. f. Nolen, Of
Monroe county, died last week Of
whooping cough and pneumonia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02

F. NJ. Nelson of near Hutchison,
Rails county, who recently gradu.
ated from a veterinary school in
Chicago, will locate in I.addonia
for the practice of his profession.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-02
HAPPENED 1.9 HAPPENING

Mrs. X. II. Cauthorn of this
city suffered a stroke of paralysis
last week.
+. ID. Summers and Tohe
league, both of this county, have
located at Prosser, Neb.
j. b. Woolery and family have
moved to their farm for the sum-
mer, out southwest of Mexico.
VIM. 0den of Vandalia has
bought an so acre farm near Mid
dletown and will move thereto.
DR.. NJ. Il. Crawford aud family.
of this city, moved to their new
home at Camden, NO., last week.
Miss Martha Montague of near
Laddonia is teaching n spring term
of school at Lakenan, Monroe
county.
Miss Ethel Stephens of Martins
burg leaves this week for Columbia
where she will attend summer
school.
We are sorry for A. l.. Yaruell
of this city in the loss of his store
building at Rush Hill by fire last
week.
Joe Cauthorn of Louisiana came
last week to be at the bedside of
his mother, who is stricken with
paralysis.
Churchill Keunan aud Wallace |
Rogers from near Columbia at
tended the funeral of Gen. W. II. |
Kennan here last week.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
NORTH WANTS GRIGGS' PLACE.
Thinks Chairman should Not Come
from Democratic south.

That the Craftsmanship of the Demo
cratic Congressional Committee should go
this time to a Northern member of the
party is the belief of a number Of mem
bers from that section of the country.
and especially Representative Ryan. of
Buffalo He has been mentioned for the
place, and so has Representative William
Sulzer, of New York. The argument of
the NCrtheTners is that the South is
bound to send Democratic members.
whether the committee does any work
or not, and that the place where gains
must be made If there is a change in the
majority of the House is in the North
and West
As it stands now, Chairman James
Griggs is not a candidate for reelection.
the candidates so far announced being
Flood, of Virginia; Lloyd of Missouri.
and Bowers, of Mississippi The indi-
cations are said to favor the election Of
Flood, but the friends of Bowers and
Lloyd both insist they are in the race
1t is quite apparent. says Representa-
tive Ryan, in discussing the matter, that
II the Democrats are to control the next
House they must gain members in the
North and West Hence, the chairman
of the committee should be a man famil-
lar with the conditions there. We know
what the South can do. and while the
Southern chairmen have done well, they
cannot be expected to know the situation
In the North and West
Francis Burton Harrison is another
man who has been mentioned, but he de-
clined to be considered a candidate If
the Southern members cannot see the
force of the argument Of the Northern
members, a Southern man will get the
place, for the South has the votes. Under
Griggs. the Republican majority has been
cut, and is always from 80 to 100 Cow
herd, OF Missouri. once cut it TO 80.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
CONSIDER MONUMENT SITE.
Secretary Taft Goes Before Library
Committee This Morning.

Secretary Taft returned to Washington
from New York yesterday. This morn
ing he will so before the Library Com
mittee Of Congress in connection with
the dispute over the site for the Grant
monument in the Botanic Gardens in this
city
The site decided upon by the Grant
Monument Commission would necessi-
tate the transplanting OF the Beck and
CTittenden oak trees A protest was
lodged by citizens of Washington against
the proposed destruction of these his
toric trees, and the President ordered
that all work on the site be suspended.
A meeting Of the monument commission
was held recently, and the members in
sisted upon placing the monument on
the original site selected for it.
Secretary Taft viii leave Washington
late tomorrow afternoon for Philadel-
phia, where tomorrow night he will
make an address at a banquet given by
the Ohio Society, of Philadelphia.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
ALLEGED BOSTON EMBEZZLER
Broker Blackwell, a Prisoner, on
Way Back TO Face Charges.

Ernest 3. Blackwell, formerly broker
Of Boston, Mass, who is said 70 be
wanted in that city on charges Of larceny
and embezzlement Of notes, was pris-
oner last night in the Second precinct
station house,
The prisoner arrived in this city late
yesterday afternoon from Jacksonville,
Fla. in charge of Inspector James A
Dennessy, Of the Boston police force.
Blackwell was arrested in Jacksonville
nearly eleven months ago on a warrant
sworn out by Ernest D. Morrow. a broker.
OF Boston who is said % have formerly
been IN partnership with the man under
arrest
Blackwell fought extradition when
brought before the Federal authorities in
Jacksonville, and the case was not finally
settled until last week when the courts
granted the removal papers Inspector
Dennessy Will start for Boston early this
forenoon.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
IMPORTANCE POINTED OUT.
Mr.. Pepper Would Establish Trade
Relations with Colombia

The Importance Of establishing intimate
commercial relations with the republic
Of Colombia is pointed out in a report
made by Charles NJ. Pepper. special
agent of the Department of Commerce
and Labor. The report points out that
the natural wealth OF Colombia has not
been distributed, mainly because Of lack
OF transportation facilities. but new rail
way construction is under way, which
will require a lot Of railway material.
The class Of goods TO be exchanged for
the natural products of Colombia in
cludes many articles manufactured in the
United States, such as farm implements
and mining and other machinery II will
largely augment the purchasing power of
Colombia, the report points out. that
measures have been taken by the Co.
lombian government for promoting the
growth of cotton. rubber. and other wild
crops
Mr.. Peppers report shows the Colom-
bian requirements of the foreign trade,
and gives much information concerning
general commercial and industrial con
ditions. as well as the fiscal policies of the
Colombian government and its credit
system.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

potently believe, and my heart and mind
cry out that II must be so, that God, in
His own good time. viii make compen-
sation for all suffering and manifest the
works of His Providence and show His
wondrous ways
How truly did he live according 10
his belief during the long months of i'll
ness! All that medical skill could do was
done 80 bring him back TO health The
highest authorities in the country were
consulted, and their directions followed
in the hope Of staying the disease.
When medical science was exhausted
without avail, surgery was attempted,
after consultation with the most eminent
in the profession. The operation promised
well at first. for nearly forty-eight hours.
but when the reversal came. there was
no recourse.
Last. Words of DIR. stafford.
"All prudent human agencies were en-
ployed 70 save the beloved OF our hearts.
You prayed. as only a devoted Catholic
flock can pray for their pastor, to our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the
sacrament OF His love- God willed 10
grant him the rest and peace of
which he wrote when last he held the
pen.
May it not be the All-merciful Judge
considered Dr. Staffords work accom-
plished. not counting numbers OF years
but the multitude of his good works? We
can find comfort in his own teaching;
out of suffering comes all good and in
the providence of God it is the means of
lifting man 10 the very pinnacle of great
ness here below and TO eternal beattude
hereafter
90 Let us so forward In the name of
God, We're Dr. Staffords words on leav-
ing the rectory for the hospital and
feel would be his appeal TO US to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Flttingly appropriate were the services
held yesterday at the Concordia Lutheran
Church in honor OF the seventy-ffth an
niversary Of it's organization
AT the morning services. that COM
menced at II O'Clock with an organ and
trombone quartet prelude. Or. Oscar
Guthe. Of Richmond. Va. preached a ser
mon treating Of the history OF the Con-
cordia Church during its seventy-five
years existence. and paying tribute to
the pastors who have guided It's destinies
safely through that period.
The Washington Saengerbund sang sew
eral choral selections At this service. All
the exercises during the jubilee celebra-
tion. which viii extend throughout the
week, will be in German One Of the
features Of the initial festival service
yesterday morning was the rendition Of
Wagner's Pilgrims Chorus" by the
Marine Band trombone quartet.
The organist Of the church, Emil Mori,
Is in charge Of the music for the week.
For the jubilee celebration the regular
choir has been dispensed with, and all
the hymns will be sung by the congre-
cation
Besides the interest that is being taken
In the celebration by members of the
congregation, their friends and other
Lutherans IN the city, the German En-
peroT has sent a chancei Bible 10 the
church, which is expected to arrive in
time 20 be used at the closing exercises
next Sunday.
a M
At the initial services yesterday ,ne
German Ambassador and Baroness Won
Sternburg and the attaches Of that en-
bassy were present All the meetings will
be Ia charge Of Rev. Paul a. Menzel
who will be assisted by several promi-
nent Lutherans from nearby cities.
The festival of the Sunday-school was
held last evening at 7:30 Amid the
strains Of German airs, the children
marched in procession around the church
with banners, and sung 70 the accom-
paniment Of the Sunday school orchestra.
After several preliminary songs. Rev.
George Bailey. pastor Of the Western
Presbyterian Church, addressed the Sun
day school children in English.
Following Rev. Mr.. Balley's talk, Rev.
" llllaM HdiZ, pastor OF tuc 4 iNttu Evan
gelical Church of Canton, Baltimore, was
introduced and he expressed the greet
ings conveyed by his congregation 10 the
ConcOrdia Church. Mr.. BatZ was accom-
panied by many Baltimoreans.
Rev W II. Zimmerman, pastor of
st Johns Church. Richmond. was the
next speaker introduced. and he also con
veyed the congratulations OF his church.
4 recitation by Miss Lima Brauning
followed these remarks.
The services were closed by a motion
song by the children Of the Sunday school
Young Peoples Reunion.
Tonight young peoples reunion and
fellowship meeting will be held al the
church. Miss Emily SpTightly viii read
q poem specially composed for the cele-
bration. The pastors Of the various
Lutheran and Reformed churches Of the
city will be present. and addresses viii
be made By Rev. John Schick. D. p. and
Rev. John Weidley. president Of the
Lutheran Young Peoples Union.
At the close Of the services refresh
ments will be served
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
WOman's Relief Corps.

The Independent League Of the De-
partment Of the Potomac, Woman's Re-
lief Corps, will hold its first business
meeting this evening at 7:SO o'clock at
l64S North Capitol street, at which time
the names of candidates for the officers
will be presented. Mrs. Newton. of Burn
side Corps, has been indorsed by five
corps as the candidate for department
president, and is the unanimous choice OF
the league. All members Of the W. r. G.
are invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
ARMY MEN GO TO BOSTON.
Gen. Oliver Heads Party Which VIII
Attend Guard Meeting.

party of army officers, consisting Of
Gen. Oliver. the Assistant Secretary OF
War Brig. Cen W. W Wotherspoon,
president Of the Army War College in
this city; Brig Gen. George b. Davis.
Judge advocate general Of the army, and
Col. f. NJ Weaver, assistant to the chief
Of artillery. left Washington last night
for Boston, to attend the meeting Of the
National Guard Association. which will
be held there tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
CONGRESS TO TALK FINANCE.
senate Expected To Do Something.
Appropriations I'm the House.

When Congress meets to-day it is an
ticipated In the Senate there will be more
discussion of the financial situation. prob
ably to be precipitated by Senator Till
man, The Finance Committee will begin
hearings tomorrow on the bill that is
to be introduced, and there will be much
discussion of its provisions on the floor
In the House, It Is anticipated there will
be little done beyond the consideration
of the bill revising the penal code, which
under special rule. is considered by the
Committee OF the Whole. The Committee
on Appropriations will get down to busi-
ness with the urgent deficiency esti-
mates sent in by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. and a bill IS expected by Fri
day. This appropriation will provide for
the operation of government departments
for the remainder of the fiscal year.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-nAY-

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk, New port News, and all
points South-N0Tfolk and Washington steamers
eyery evening in the year az $50.
To Rock Creek Bridge. Geological PARK, Chew
Chase and kensDgt0n-Csrs from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue every fifteen mintues.
To AlexandTis-FeTry steamer LackaEanna even
hour and = halt from a. 10 TO D n
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
F,uu Cream Cheese, 1sc N ,

Potted cheese, Sc; eggs, 24c; butter. &c.
mincemeat SC; pint jars mustard Sc; TO-
matoes. &c and Sc can; 15c pineapple. 1Oc
cleaned currants, 71zc. J. T D. PyIes
Stores.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Great Bear Spring Water, 4 Gals, soc
once. 704 l1th st Phone Maine 3240.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Ia carte. Park Hotel, Winter Garden, ". 7.
ave- and Iith st. Hungarian Orchestra
during lunch. dinner. and supper.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
EXCURSIONS.
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

To Mount Vernon every Saturday
for school children. Round trip, 2sc.
For Mt. Vernon, Alexandra, and
Arlington, Washington, Alexandra
& Mt.Nernon Ry. Sta, 18th & Pa. av.
TRAINS FOR ut. VERNON WEEK DAYS.
TO- Il 4 n. y NOON. J. AND Z. a.
TRAINS FOR ALEXANDRIA AND ARLINC-
TON DAILY EVERY % MINUTES