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Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Promenade street to be improved
as aforesaid, shall not within ten
days thereafter, file with the city
clerk of this city their written
protest against said improvement.
the city council will cause con-
tract for said work to be let TO the
lowest and best bidder on the
plans and specifications. suhstan-
italy as so made for said improve
ment, said improvement to be
completed not later than Nov. LIST,
1908.
Section 5. The said work and
Improvement and the taxation
therefore shall be done and made
in accordance with the charter and
ordinances of the City of Mexico
and the laws of the state of Mis-.
souri, relating to and providing for
such improvements.
Passed this 9th day OF March 1908.
Il. ID. GRAHAM,
President Of the Council.
Approved this 10th day Of March
1908.
+. ID. GRAHAM,
Mayor.
Attest: WALLACE DEARNG,
City Clerk.
/ TSrAt
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
The State Poultry Show.

The Kirksville Express used the
following comment last week:
The State Poultry Show will
be held at Mexico next December.
Not only farmers but all chicken
fauciers are greatly interested In
the annual exhibition. Mexico
people promises a cordial and hear
ty welcome for all who may attend.
Poultry is one of the leading pro.
duets nowadays. There is mil
lions in the business.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
A RESOLUTION.

TO PAVE PROMENADE STREET
from the east line of jefferson
street east to the corporate linn
its of the city of Mexico and to
curb the north and south sides
of said street along the distance
so TO be improved.
Be it resolved by the Council of
the City of Mexico, Missouri, as
follows: That the Council of the
City of Mexico, Missouri, deem it
necessary to pave with first class
vitrified paving brick or blocks
that portion of Promenade street
in the city of Mexico, lying and
being situate between the east line
of jefferson Street aud the eas. time
of the City limits of the City of
Mexico. said street from the east
line of jefferson street to the
east line of Cole street TO be paved
the full width thereof exclusive of
that portion of the street used for
sidewalk purposes and from the
east line of Cole street east to the
city limits the width of thirty feet
in the center thereof, that is to
say, fifteen feet on each side OF
the center line of said Promenade
street. The width of said street
and the material and plans of said
improvement are more particularly
shown by the plans. diagram and
specifications filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk, said
paving to be laid to the established
grade.
Section >. That the Council
deem it necessary in view of tn,
proposed improvement of that por
ton of Promenade street between
the east line of jefferson stree
and the east line of the city limit
of the city of Mexico, to curb sale
street along the portion to b,
paved and along the north an,
south sides of said pavement, tn
full length thereof with first elias
granitoid curbing as is more par
ticularly shown by the plans, dia
gram and specifications now o.
file with the city clerk, filed by Oh
city engineer.
Section 3. That the cost of sal
Improvement so declared as neces
sary in sections l and , hereof b
be paid by levying special assess
. ment on all lots and tracts of Ian
fronting ON or abutting ON eithe
side of said improvement alOn
y the distance so to be improved an
: in proportion 20 the froT
|. foot thereof abutting on said in
n provement as provided by an 81
of the General Assembly of Il
state of Missouri approved Mare
= 9th, 1901 and found at page 63 I
j. the Laws of MirsOuri for 1901.
Secti0n.4. This resolution sha
be published for two eonsecuti'
, weeks in the Mexico Nilsson
Is Message, weekly newspap
printed and published in the CT
of Mexico, Missouri, and it a M
4 iOrity Of resident owners Of pro
! erty liable to taxation for said il
!. provement declared necessary to
I. done by this resolution, al the da
!, Of the passage hereof. who sli
(" own a majority Of the front Il
b. owned by residents Of this el
abnttng on said portion Of "a
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
Mexico ODD Fellows.

The Centralia Guard prints the
following item:
The Odd Fellows Of Mexico are
preparing TO celebrate the S9th au'
niversary Of the order with day
Of appropriate exercises aud de-
gree work at night on April 2ud.
The degree work is to be put on
by the following lodges: Benton
City. Initiatory, Jeffersou City,
First; Mexico Second. aud Cen.
tralia the Third Degree.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
A RESOLUTION

TO PAVE THE ALLEY WAY
in Block Three Original Town
Of Mexico Missouri aud to curb
the north and south sides of
said alley.
Be it resolved by the Council of
the City of Mexico, Mo-, as fol-
lows:
See. ! That the Council Of Mexico,
Missouri, deem it necessary to pave
with first. class vitrifed paving brick
or blocks the alley way running
east and west in block 3 of the
Original Town of Mexico Mo.
from the east building line of JEFF
ferson st. 10 the west building line
of Washington St., said alley to be
paved the full width thereof. The
width of said alley a1d the mater
ial aud plans of said Improvement
are more particularly shown by the
plans, diagram aud specifications
fled by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk, said paving TO be laid
( To the established grade.
See. . That the Council deem it
necessary in view Of the proposed
improvement of the alley in block
3 OF the original town of Mexico
to curb said alley along the north
and south sides thereof With
first. class granitoid' eurbing as is
more particularly shown by the
plans. diagram aud specifications
now on file with the City Clerk,
filed by the City Engineer.
See. 3. The cost of said I'M
provement 30 declared as necessary
in sections and , hereof shall be
paid by levying special assess
ment ON all lots and tracts Of land
fronting on or abuttiug either side
of said improvement along the dis
tanee so to be improved and in
proportion to the front foot thereof
abutting on said Improvement as
provided by an act OF the General
Assembly of the State of Missouri,
approved March q, 1901 aud fonud
at page SO of the laws Of Mis-
souri,, for 1901.
See. 4. This esOlution shall be
published for two consecutive
weeks in the Mexico Missouri
Message. weekly paper printed aud
published in the city of Mexico,
Missouri, aud ii a majority of res
ident owners of property liable 20
taxation for said improvement de-
clared necessary TO be done by this
resolution, at the date OF passage
hereof, who shall own a majority
of the front feet owned by resi-
dents OF this City Sbuttiug on said
alley so TO be improved as afOFe-
: said, shall not within ten days
G thereafter file with the City CLERK
:, of this City their written protest
against said improvement the City
= Council will cause cOntrast 10 b
< let for said work tn the luwest ane
= best bidder on the plans aud speci
y iicatious substantially as So mad
/ for said Improvement. said i'm
4 provement to he completed not late
g than the lst day of October. 1908
y See. ). The said work aud ia,
. provement and the taxation ihere
:, for shall be done and made 10 ~
IL eordance with the charter aud -
e dinanees of the City of Mexico "a.
y the lawh Of the State Of Nilsson
. . relating and providing for suf
y improvements.
!. Passed this 9th day ~ Mar.
4 1905. f. ID. GRAIiAsi.
oe President of the flp,bs.
te. Approved this 10th day
N March. 1905
Ut Il. u. GRAilAM, Mayor
y Attest WAiLac1 DrsniSs
"a ekAKl City "a
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

u; Marvin. who sold his 100
acre farm 5 miles east Of town east
fail Cor &75 per acrs, aud pnrohas-
ed the old 155 acre Silver farm.
8 miIcs southeast Of Mexico. from
Frank Mcclure ut &5s per acre.
took possession Of his nav home
last week. Mr.. Mcclure and ais
family have moved to Texas,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Mrs. Susan Neal, aged SO years,
died recently at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Marion Sehofield,
north Of vandalia. Mrs. Neal was
the mother of thirteen children,
seven Of whom are living. A son
I. Neal. resides in Vandalia,. and
another son. Ichabod Neal, resides
near that town.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
A mass meetinR of citizens v

A mass meeting of citizens was
held at the court house last Thurs
day night to further consider the
local option election for Mexico.
Hardin College Orchestra fu rnish
ed music for the occasion. A half
dozen different gentlemen. among
them r. NJ White. Col. Fonville,
s. d Stocks aud Revs. II. !. Cobb
and @. A. Mitchell. made earnest
talks favoFinR holding the election
at the earliest possible legal date,
Prof. . W. Million was unani-
mously elected AZ president Of ths
Mexico anti Saloon organization,
s, p Emmons resigned. Tiers
win be another meeting at shs
court house Que week from tonighl
when eommittses will be aunoune'
ed and tbs oreanlxatlQn perfected
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

The Cant Minstrels, organized
by the Modern WOodmen al Cant.
held the boards at the opera house
in Centralia one night not long
since. The Guard says the boys
"cut- up" in regular blackface
style. Just the same, they gave
fine entertainment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Miss Hattie Keiser of this city
has a position iu a millinery estab-
liahment in ST. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Teachers examination viii be
held in Mexico Friday aud Satur-
day, March 9th and 2Sth.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
Wanted.

A man to work on farm by the
year. Middle aged man preferred.
Inquire at MESSAGE Office.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

A. G, Wbitrou Of this city has
been elected representative to the
State Grand lodge /. o. o. F.,
which msets at Excelsior Springs
June l6. Mr., whitson will rep
resent the 47th district of Mis-
souri,.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
HAPPENED 40 HAPPENING

Miss Lola Marshall is home from
Ashley where she attended school
thru the winter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Charles Hecke of this city is
very in. not expected to recover.
His disease is consumption.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Mr., ] B. Rhoadman, Of Wanda
Ina. aud Miss Nellie Dross, Of 81.
Louis, came to Mckee last Thurs
day and were united ia marriage
By Judge WV Bolts They win
reside on the groom's farm sonth-
eaak Of vandalin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

j, b. Lavinder. sonth Of Ben.
ton City. was in Mexico last Sat
urday. He suffered a hard siege
with the grippe this winter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Rev. J. L. Haar on the 9th Of
July next vii have been pastor of
the Martsnsbnrg Catholic church
25 years. On the 7th of this
month Rather Haar celebrated his
25th anniversary Of his ordination
into the priesthood. Father Haar
is greatly beloved by all bis con-
gregation at Martinsburg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Miss Mabel Webber of this
county recently closed very sue.
cessfnl term of school in Monroe
county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Mrs. w. p. Rowland Of this
city ia visiting at Augusta. Ark.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Mrs. s. f. Roblfine OF this city
visited her sister, Mrs. d. NJ.
Bowen. in Bowling Green recent
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

J. G. HIT OF Colorado arrived
here last week to be at the bedside
af his father. A. Hit, who has
been i'll so long.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19
New Circuit Court Cases.

q. E. Worsham vs.. R.T. Bryan
ct al. appealed from j. p. Court.
s. w. Daniel VS.. E. Williamson.
appealed from J. p. Court.
J. +. Cook. vs. ]. w. Keltner,
on note.
w. A. EdmOnston VS.. j. w,
Jump, for money.
j. f. Patrick et al VS.. Kate he
Chimes, ct al, partition.
Sadie Phillips, vs.. Taylor Craw
ford et al, damages.
J. w Sexton. vs.. s. J. Bovine
Jr.. ipiunctions. Nos. aud 2.
City OF Mexico VS. G. Ammor
Kemp. Appl. --Appeal ] P,
JAS. H Parrish vs. Unknown
heirs cot W. w. Stone. Perfee
Title.
JF. Tesgen ct al We w. T
Hall Appeal : P.
Mr. Frank Bagley. aged 3
| years living on the Milt House
holder farm. northwest OF Mexico
dlnd last Thuraday cleonaumpslen
The wife ahd six children auryiy'
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Miss Allie Hagan, near Wor'
cester. this county. closed a sue.
cessful term of school in Monroe
county last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

has a position iu millinery estab-
lishment in ST. Louis.
Charles Hecke of this city is
very in. not expected to recover.
His disease is consumption.
Mrs. s. +. RoblfinR OF this city
visited her sister. Mrs. d. NJ.
Bowen. in Bowling Green recent
ly.
Miss Mabel Webber of this
county recently closed very sue.
cessfnl term of school in Monroe
county.
j. G. HIT of Colorado arrived
here last week to be at the bedside
af his father. A. Hit, who has
been i'll so long.
Miss Allie Hagan, near Wor'
cester. this county, closed sue.
cessful term of school in Monroe
county last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jesse of this
city visited Mrs. Jesse's parents
in Laddonia last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ferris.
A Baptist church of 20 member;
has been organized at HalIsville
and 81, ,70U has been raised 10 puI
up a church building.
Frank Akridge and wife of neal
Vandalia visited Field Akridge ant
and wife at Laddonia last week
The former will visit their childrer
in Idaho soon, and will spend tht
.ummer in that cline.
e l.. Leaf and son, NJ. b. Leaf
have moved to Audrain count.
from Illinois. They hsve bough
he Thomas Jones farm near Ben
ton City. The son will have car
of the farm aud Mr.. Leaf. Sr.
will become resident of Mexico
Our old friend 8. s. Johnston
down near Worcester, has beeI
quite unwell for the past six month
and for three months past ha
: been confined to his room. He
. a little improved lately, aud "
I hope he soon will regain his form
er health.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jesse Of this
city visited Mrs. Jesse's parents
in Laddonia last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-03-19

A Baptist church Of 20 members
has been organized at Hallsville
aud 81, ,70U has been raised 10 puI
up n church building.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Auditorium Seats.

The national committee is
checking up on the seating capa-
city of the Denver auditorium
and believes that the actual Ca
pacity is really less than the
figures given out and it is likely
that the allotment to Colorado
will be very much reduced. This
will bring disappointment to many
who are anxious for a look in at
the convention. The attendance
will be mush larger than antici-
pated.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Notice.

have just completed the in
stallation of an up-to date ma
chine shop and am now ready to
undertake anything in the shape
of repairing or machine work.
Shop in rear of NEWSPAPER office.
Reliance Machine Works,
V. P. RAwALT, Prop.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Mexican Rebellion.

The troubles in Mexico near
the border have caused Ameri-
can troops to be sent to the line
to prevent trouble on our side
The Mexican government is US
ing strenuous measures to sup
press the revolt.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Not Sent Out.

After all the enterprise of news
paper reporters in giving to our
anxious public the main points
agreej upon for the democratic
national platform. it is now said
that no synopsis has been author
lied or sent out. So far as Bryan
is concerned he is keeping his
own counsel on the matter.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Not a Candidate.

Judge Gray in a telegram TO
the New York Evening Journal
states positively that he will not
consent to be placed in nomina-
ton either for president or vice
president at the Denver conven-
ton.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

The Mems Bible Class. of the
Congregational church. had a
banquet in the chapel some days
ago at which about 20 persons
were present. They had a most
delightful evening and were so
secrctivc that had It not been for
the kindness of lady friend we
should have missed the item.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

c. G. and Percy Hanks are
visiting relatives in Kansas this
week. They will likely bring
back number of persons with
them who are apt to become in
terested in a country where floods
and drought do not take alternate
crops.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Mr.. Parker, pastor OF the Bap.
tist church. is away at Lake City
on his vacation. and L. +. Ham
mond is in charge of the reading
room in his absence.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
Notice.

Water rents are now due at the
Office OF the City Clerk, and posi-
lively must be settled before the
10th day of July.
E. Z. HUFTY.
Clerk & Recorder.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

For SALE:-A quantity of cor
rugated iron roofing. As good as
new and much cheaper. Inquire
a this Office.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Anna Brokus is spending a two
weeks vacation in Denver. She
went Friday morning. Elsie
Wannamaker is at the telephone
Office during her absence.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Clark & Hester will in very
few days begin work on the Fruit
Exchange Company's new pack
ing house 10 be located south of
the track opposite the Fruit
Growers Association building.
The structure is to be As by 100
feet. AT present they are work
ing on an extensive addition to
the Paonia Hotel, by which about
thirteen new rooms will be added
TO that hotel Considerable more
building is going on this season
than was expected and we under
stand several other buildings are
now being figured on.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Miss Anna cMillan. a friend
OF Mrs. Hamilton. arrived the
last of the week from Peoria. ILL.,,
and will spend the summer here.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

John McNsughton and sister
Miss Margaret are soJourning at
Glenwood Springs this week
They left Sunday morning.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Mrs II. +. Stewart. of Hotch-
kiss. and her aunt. from Weeping
Water. Nebr.. visited Mrs. Dole
in Paonia Monday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

For SaIe:-Sewing Machine. In
quire at Postoffice.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Have you tried that fed beet at
Stephens rrirket5 1t is the only
fed beef b 1g sold in town and is
simply n l. Try a roast for
your Sumo dinner
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Fine, New Spuds at
- WooD's GROCERY & BAKERY.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Ethel and Dorothy Pendergrass
left the latter part OF last week
for Salt Lake City. after short
visit there Miss Dorothy goes to
California for a visit and Miss
Ethel will return to Paonia.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

The Strawberry social given by
the Congregational Ladies Aid
last Friday evening was both a
social and financial success.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Judge Baxter and wife spent a
few days in Cedaredge last week.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Get your Abstract OF Title from
c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

The Pee e's Meat Market will
make it a special effort for you to
all get the best OF Fruits this
season by leaving your order
early. Phil ElsENKRAMER.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Take your bicycl= work to the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

w. II. Babb's Sunday school
class had a picnic on Hubbard
creek on Thursday OF last week.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

J. A. Bunker went to work
tor a few days as mail clerk be
tween Montrose and Somerset on
account of Mr.. Mondtank meet
ing with an accident He began
duty Monday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Wanted: Chickens at the Bross
Hotel. {. STITr.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Bicycle wrcnohes from . to 20
cents, at the Reliance Machine
Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

w. n. Babb had a colt severely
injured Sunday morning by run
ming into barb wire fence.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

For SALE:-Cedar posts, all
grades and sizes. w. A. DRAKE.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
LOCAL ITEMS.

Rev. II. T. Cash was a Delta
visitor, Monday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Mr.. Striker. gentleman from
Denver, came in Monday eve
ming TO look over the valley.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Z. d. Griffin went to Montrose
on business, Monday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

The Congregational people
held Sunday school picnic up
on Hubbard creek last Tuesday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Gun repairing is a speciality a,
the reliance Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

.fdhesiUe and court ptdsters.
corn and bunion pLdsters at
U'ELBOR.fS
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Gun cleaning rods at the Re-
lance Machine works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Bicycle repairing quickly and
neatly done at the Reliance
Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
For Sale.

Heifer calf. good Jersey strain
Phone 2X, II. 7. CASH.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Chas. and Earl Rogers came up
from Delta and visited over Sun
day with home folks.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Miss Lizzie Gunthcr. of Hotch-
kiss. is visiting Mrs. Will J. Wood
this week.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Mrs. II. T. Cash returned from
her California trip last Monday
evening.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

DIR: II. B. Yacoubi and wife. of
Crawford. visited Paonia friends
last Saturday and Sunday.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Bicycle repair kits. 10 cents, a
the Reliance Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

The Paonia Packing Company
are contracting for cherries and
apricots. IT
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Garden Hose. Lawn Mowers
and Tents at OrTo MIcHEL's.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Fire crackers start fires. We
write fire insurance.
CLINE & Hurry.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

An up-to-date line of bicycle
supplies at the Reliance Machine
Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

A. X. Shaw went to Denver
Tuesday, for a few weeks stay.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Typewri,ers repaired by the
RELIANCE MACHINE Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Bicycle tool bags, % cts. and up.
at the Reliance Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

We sell a fire insurance policy
that assures. CLINE & HuFrY.
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

Get paper by the pound at
JJELBOR.N~S
The newspaper., 1908-07-03
For SALE:-Roll top desk. In
quire at this Office.

Hay,Oood hand made flies catch
the fish, at WELBOR.NS
The newspaper., 1908-07-03

duty MONDAY.
Anna Brokus is spending a two
weeks vacation in Denver. She
went Friday morning. Elsie
Wannamaker is at the telephone
Office during her absence.
Mr.. Parker, pastor OF the Bap-
tist church. Is away at Lake City
on his vacation, and +. +. Ham
mond is in charge of the reading
room in his absence.
Miss Anna Mcmillan. a friend
of Mrs. Hamilton. arrived the
last of the week from Peoria. ILL.,,
and will spend the summer here.
For SALE:-A quantity OF cor
rugated iron roofing. As good as
new and much cheaper. Inquire
a this Office.
The Congregational people
held Sunday school picnic up
on Hubbard creek las, Tuesday.
Mr.. Striker. gentleman from
Denver, came in Monday eve
ming TO look over the valley.
w. II. Babb had a colt severely
injured Sunday morning by run
ming into a barb wire fence.
DIR: II. B. Yacoubi and wife, of
Crawford. visited Paonia friends
last Saturday and Sunday.
Bicycle repairing quickly and
neatly done at the Reliance
Machine Works.
Mrs. II. T. Cash returned from
her California trip last Monday
evening.
An up-to-date line of bicycle
supplies at the Reliance Machine
Works.
Bicycle tool bags, 25 cts. and up.
at the Reliance Machine Works.
Get paper by the pound at
WELBOR.N"S
We sell a fire insurance policy
that assures. CLINE & HUFrY.
Typewriters repaired by the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
A. X. Shaw went to Denver
Tuesday, for few weeks stay.
Bicycle repair kits. 10 cents. at
the Reliance Machine Works.
Garden Hose. Lawn Mowers
and Tents at OrTo MIcHEL's.
Gun repairing is speciality at
the reliance Machine Works.
Gun cleaning rods at the Re-
lance Machine wovte