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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-02-26

BUSINESS trip to Billings. Mr.. Bran
ger will soon leave with his family
fora several months European trip.
Mr.. Trepp stated while here that if a
suitable place could be secured in
which to give entertainments that his
company would be pleased to place
Judith Gap on the list Of the places
now being played.
Bob White returned Wednesday
from long visit with relatives and
friends ut La Moure, \. d., and Mon
ticello. Mimi. And now his partner,
Lippincott, threatens to go east on
just as long visit.
VIM. +. Ford has resigned the posi-
ton OF storekeeper at the round house,
and has been superseded by Fred
Schotiroth. Mr.. Ford expect to leave
soon for South America. where he i'll
tends to remain permanently.
II. NJ. Hanson has taken lumber out
to his claim and in a few days will
have a comfortable house ready for
occupancy. Hans says he is going to
raise enough stuff OH his farm to
supply his restaurant this summer.
NJ. \. Stevens, one of the owners of
the townsite Of Hedges and manager
OF the big Winnecook sheep ranch,
in company with Manager Symmes of
the Power Mercantile company of
Lewist"wn. were in the city yesterday
on their way to Billings.
\ petition has been circulated in
Judith Gap the past week, and num-
erously signed, asking the county
commissioners to purchase Il road
machine to be placed in the east end
of Meagher county for the construc-
ton and maintenance OF roads there
in.
\ movement is OH foot to hold Il
masquerade ball in the new Milwau-
kee depot ut Judith Gap sometime
next week for the benefit of the local
baseball team. Judge Balm has the
matter in hand, and if anybody can
make Il go Of the proposition he can.
The depot is nearly completed, and is
large enough to accommodate a large
number of dancers.
There will be All Episcopal musical
rehearsal at Mrs. Surgeons tonight
(Friday)at 1870 p. m. \ full set of
music books are at hand, making it
possible to now thoroughly study the
Easter music, and it is desired that
singers offer themselves ut these re-
hearsals, and this notice is general
and it is hoped a hearty response will
will be given to it. Mrs. Smith is to
conduct the music on the piano.
Elmer c. Ullman Of Fendwood.
Wisconsin, is one of the latest home
steaders to move on his ranch. MIR.
Cllman filed last month on quarter
in lS-iO-l6, after which he returned
to his home at Fendwood. He was
SO well pleased with the country that
he advised his father, brother and
sister to come out and take home
steads, which they will do in the near
future. Mr.. Ullman commenced
building his house Monday morning,
and intends to have Il large slice of
the soil turned over this spring and
sown to grain. lie is certainly a val
liable acquisition to the Judith Gap
country. rs he believes that this dis
trict has a magnificent future, and
being an energetic, hustling young
man, his success is assured.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-02-26
GAPLETS
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.. F. Deyarmon paid business
visit to Wjndham Tuesday.
f. W. Johnson Of Garneill, was
visiting in the city Tuesday.
George 4. Seaman of the Oxford
country, was in Judith Gap the first
Of the week. lie says he is wintering
fine on his claim.
FrOembling, the Lewistown embeZ-
Zler, was sentenced last Friday by
Judge Cheadle to eighteen months in
the peniienti.ry.
Albert Gates, purchasing agent of
the Montana Lumber company, was
in Judith Gap Tuesday looking after
the wants Of the yard here.
We have a fine 3Otp-acre farm located
near three stations for rent this sum-
mer. Land all fenced, 80 acres plOwed.
good water and house. See Judith
Gap Land company.
Jack Ross, the Careless Greek
rancher, came i'll Tuesday to lay in
stock of supplies. Mr.. Ross is an old
timer, having been in the horse and
cattle business for many years.
PAsTURAGE.-l can take about 80
head of horses to pasture this spring
and summer. Samuel LutZ, between
Garneill and BarrOws. 14tf
Michael Snedker of Harvey, n. d..
filed Oh Il good piece of land near
Hedges the first Of the week. This
young man is the advance guard Of Il
party Of North Dakotans who will
settle in this section this spring.
+. 5. Foley, special agent of the
government land department with
headquarters in Helena, was in judi
it'll Gap Friday between trains. F..
:. is Il brother o. Jimmy Foley, the
brilliant young newspaper man and
poet Of North Dakota.
WANTED.-T To lease piece of
plOwed ground of 80 acres, well
watered. Close to town. Write to
\. l.. X, sixteen. Montana. l+-2t
Several real estate transfers have
been made in the Judith Basin the
past week at s25 an acre. In the vic
Unity of Judith Gap the old settlers
are holding their land at $50 an acre
and are not anxious to sell at that
price.
There has been a slight change in
the time Of the passenger trains be-
tween Great Falls and Billings. The
train from Billings arrives here at
1928 p. m, and the train from Great
Falls arrives here at 2:54 p. m. The
trains pass at Buffalo instead of judi
it'll Gap.
II. l.. Bills, banker, issues drafts
on all cities in the United States ut
the following prices. So or under. )
cents: So to SIS, 10 cents: SIS to 500.
- cents. These rates are cheaper and
Just as safe as postotlice or express
money orders. If lost, the mode of
securing duplicate bank draft is
much more convenient than either of
the othertw mentioned. Buy bank
draft and leave your money at home.
James f. Nagle and Charles l..
Paughburn Of Utica. Mont, thought
they would grab some OF our rich soil
down this way before it was all taken
and filed on two adjoining quarters
near Hedges Tuesday. They are eN-
perienced farmers from Iowa. the
former also having farmed in the
Judith basin during the past two
years, and in April the gentlemen
will bring teams and a complete farm
ing outfit and begin turning the sod
and otherwise improving their claims.
They are the kind of farmers the judi
it'll Gap country needs, real dpvel-
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-02-26

w and resources of One Million Six Hundred
Thousand Dollars, with complete facilities for
accommodating any legitimate business, will
welcome most cordially an opportunity to
fer by mail or personal interview with busi-
ness men or ranchmen regarding new business.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

rights, claims, interests and demands
whatsoever of the parties, and each of
them, concerning and effecting said
real estate and to award full and
complete relief, legal and equitable,
to the several parties, and to each
OF them, as fully and with the same
force and effect, as the Court might
or could in any other or different ac-
ton brought by any of the parties
against the other of them and to adj
judge and decree the title in fee to
said real property to be in plaintiff;
and unless you said defendants be
and appear on or before the first day
of the September term, 1909, of the
Circuit Court of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, to be begun and held at the
Court House in the City of Mexico,
In the County of Audrain and state
OF Missouri, on the third Monday In
September. 1909, and on or before the
first day of said term answer or other
wise plead to plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed and
decree rendered as asked.
And it is further ordered that
copy hereof be published in the Mex
leo Missouri Message, a newspaper
published weekly in Audrain County
Missouri, the same being the paper
designated by plaintiff for publishing
this order, for four weeks successive
ly the last insertion to be at last Is
days before the first day of said
September term of this said Court
(the same being the next term here
Of
A true copy from the record.
Attest: >
(Seal)
w. II. Morris, Circuit Clerk
By Pearl NJ Morris, Deputy
Clarence A. Barnes, Atty. for Plaintiff
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
FREE TRIP TO ST. LOUIS.
RTE 81. Louis Republic TO Entertain
ia MissOurians I'm St Louis
During Centennial Celebra-
tiOn OctOber 81.


The Twice-a week Republic of ST.
Louis, Mo, has inaugurated a sub
scription contest in every county in
the state of Missouri and the paper
viii defray the expenses of one per-
sen from each county for a three-day
visit to st. Louis during the Cen
tennial celebration, October S, 6 and
Z. The person having the greatest
number of points to his credit before
September rs will receive this grand
free trip. Besides the free trip a
beautiful upright piano will be given
to the person in the State having the
greatest number of points to his cred
Ii. Every man, woman and child I'm
Missouri is eligible in this contest.
The winner in each county will re-
ceive $50 in cash for hotel and ex-
penses for the three days while in st.
Louis, 20 per cent commission will
be paid for each subscription sent in
to apply on the contest, railroad fare
for the round trip will be paid, a free
trip In the Seeing st. Louis" au-
tomobiles, theatre tickets to any
theater desired for the three nights
you are in st. Louis and an opportun-
ity to compete for the elegant up
right piano.
Ask your neighbor to let you read
their copy of The Twice-a-W Week Re
public or send to the Contest Editor
of the Twice-a-Week Republic, st.
Louis, Mo-, for full information and
particulars.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

paper published in Audrain County.
Missouri, for four weeks successfully,
the last insertion to be at least is
days before the first day of the next
term of this court
State of Missouri
~
County of Audrain
], w. II. Morris, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court within and for the County
OF Audrain - State of Missouri, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is
full, true and complete copy of the
Order of Publication in the case of
Caroline Martin VS.. r. C. Martin, as
full as the same remains on file and
of record in nv office.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Done at office in the City of Mexico,
County and State aforesaid. this
August 10th, 1909.
w. II. Morris, Clerk.
(Seal.)
BY Pearl NJ Morris, Deputy.
Jno. T, Baker, Atty. for Plaintiff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

state OF MISSOURI
County of Audrain
In the Circuit Court, September Term,
80. 80. 80. 1909, -, go. 49,.
Caroline Martin, ......... Plaintiff,
VS.,
r. G.. Martin, ....... Defendant.
The State of Missouri to X. G. Mar
tin: Greeting:
Now this August 10th, 1909, comes
plaintiff in above cause and files
with the Clerk of the Audrain County
Circuit Court, in vacation, her petit
ton, verified by her affidavit, in plea
of divorce in above cause; wherein
among other things the plaintiff al
leges that the defendant, r. G. Mar
tin, is a nonresident of the State of
Missouri and that ordinary process
of law cannot be served upon him.
It is therefore ordered by the Clerk
of the Audrain County Circuit Court,
In vacation, that publication notice
be made herein notifying said de-
PENDANT r. G. Martin, that an action
has been commenced against him in
the Audrain County Circuit Court,
the object and general nature of
which is to obtain a decree of divorce
from said defendant
And now you said nonresident de-
PENDANT, r. C. Martin, are hereby
notified of the commencement of said
suit, the object and general nature
thereof and unless you be and appear
at the next regular term of the Cir
cult Court OF Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, TO be begun and held at the
Court House In Mexico, Audrain
County, Missouri, on the third Monday
In September, 1909, and on or before
the first day of said term answer or
otherwise plead to plaintiffs petition,
the said petition viii be taken as CON
fessed. and judgement viii be rem
dered against you In accordance with
the prayer OF said petition.
II is further ordered that q copy
hereof be published In the Mexico,
Missouri Message, \ weekly news
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
Administrative Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters Of
administration upon the estate OF George
Burrel Willingham, deceasedIato OF An-
drain Co. Mo, have been granted the I'M
dersIgned by the Probate Court OF said
AudrGin County, bearing date, July l9th,
1900. All persons having claims against
said estate are required 70 exhibit them
70 me for allowance within one year af-
Ter date Of said letters, or they may be
preelnded from benefits Of said estate;
and II such claims are not exhibited with,
In two years from the time Of publication
Of this notlcu they viii hA forever barred.
ALICE WILLIHGHAN,
ADMINISTRATIVE,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
MEXICO MESSAGE.
Order of Publication.
State of Missouri

state OF MlSSOurl)
County of Audrain)
Order of Publication. In the Circuit
Court, To September term 1902
Leila Yocum and Howard A. Yocum,
her husband and Luther Il. Jones. 80.
'.'.'. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. plaintiffs
VS..
Ihomas II. Jones, Joseph w. Jones
and William Terrace Defendants
Now on this July 9th, 1909, come
plaintiffs and leave of Court being
first had, files Amended Petition here
in, wherein Plaintiffs show to the
Court that Defendant William Terrace
Is nonresident of the State of Mis-
souri,, and that the ordinary process
of law cannot be served upon him i'll
this State.
1t is therefore ordered by the Court
that publication be made herein noti-
Tying the said nonresident defendant
William Terrace, of the tendency of
this suit; and now you said non-resi-
dent William Terrace are hereby
notified of the filing of this suit the
object and general nature of which is
to obtain a Decree of Partition and
Order of Sale, of the following de-
scribed real estate in Audrain County,
Missouri, towit:-The Northeast
quarter of Section Eighteen (1S),
Township Fifty-One CD, Range Eight
80 West containing one hundred and
sixty acres more or less, said real
estate descending to the parties here
in as heirs of William B. Jones, de-
ceased, and the interest to which each
one is entitled is as follows: Leila
Yocum is entitled to an undivided one
eighth interest; Luther Il. Jones is
antitlpd IN undivided
Thomas II. Jones is entitled to an I'M
divided one-fourth interest; Joseph
w. Jones is entitled to an undivided
one-fourth interest, and William Ter
race is entitled to an undivided one
fourth Interest; And now unless you
said nonresident defendant William
Terrace, be and appear in the Audrain
County Circuit Court, at the next
! regular term thereof, to be begun and
held at the Court House in the City
of Mexico, Missouri, on the Third Mon
day in September 1909, and on or be-
fore the first day of said term answer
or otherwise plead to plaintiffs pc
| tition, Judgment in Partition and Order
| of Sale will be rendered as prayed in
said Petition, and said real estate sold
and the proceeds distributed accord
ing to the decree.
anu IL is Iurtner ordered that copy
hereof be published in the Mexico
Missouri Message, a weekly newspaper
published in Audrain County, Missouri,
| for four weeks successfully, the last
insertion to be at least fifteen days be-
fore the first day of said next term of
Court.
State of Missouri }
SIS
County of Audrain)
!, w, H. Morris, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a full and true copy of
the Order of Publication in the case
of Leila Yocum, ct al, VS.. Thomas II.
Jones, ct al, as fully as the same APP
pear of record in my office.
Witness my hand and official
seal, at office in Mexico, Au.
Seal drain County, Missouri, this
July 10th, 1909.
w. H. MORRIS,
Clerk Audrain County Circuit Court.
j. w. Delventhal,
Rosenberger & Son, Attys. for
Plaintiffs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
Mrs. Hill Dead.

After weeks illness from
paralysis. Mrs. Agnes Hill. oj
this city, died last Thursday at
the home Of her niece, Mrs.
Sproul. at Paris, Monroe county,
where she was visiting. Tho body
was brought to Mexico Friday
for interment.
Deceased had been making her
home here with her nieces. Mrs
Wakefield and Miss Georgia NJ"
Clintic. She was 40 years of age
and had lost her eyesight. w
q native of irginia and came -
Missouri many years ago.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

The picnic at AuXvaSsr Exon
federate camping grounds last
week was a great success. Gen.
j. w. Halliburton of Carthage.
Rev. Alton of Fulton and Rev.
w. A. Hanna of Mexico made
speeches. Among those who at
tended from Mexico were: Rev. w.
4. Hanna, w. r. Kemp, r. p.
Hopkins, a. Collins, Isaac Taylor,
r. $. Mckinney. Lige Creed. f. r.
Smith, j. II. Minor, Thomas Mil
Ter, DR.. j. b. Hawkins, Frank e.
Ter. c. II. Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kemp and others.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
Read the St Louis Journal of Agri-
cuItura

The Weekly Farm and Home paper
that is truly practical, yet different
from all other farm papers. Just now
1t is giving crop reports from every
part of the nation.
In few weeks it will begin a SER
les of articles on the curse of white
slavery in the cities. How girls are
bought and sold into bondage that is
worse than African slavery ever was.
1t maintains departments on every
branch of farming and housekeeping.
Read it. Leave your subscription at
this Office. Subscription price soc per
year. Price with this paper per year
$1.50. Call at our office and see sam
pies.
MEXICO MESSAGE,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

The following paragraph is
from the Daily Panhandle. of
Texas, relative to a lady whose
former home was in Mexico
Seeks llealth-MlS. w. Latney
Barnes will leave this evening for
Colorado Springs. Mrs. Barnes
has been in rather Indifferent
health during the summer. and
makes the change in the hope of
bcttermcnt.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

The Nandala Mail says that
George Laird is being pressed to
make the race for County Clerk
He is entirely fitted for the Office
His friends are still hoping he
will consent to run.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
Mr.. Engle Dead.

Mr.. Silas Engle, aged 81 years
died at his home in this city la
Thursday night. A grandchild
Jesse Coil. resides here. Rev. II
+. Truck preached the funcra
from the residence Saturda'
afternoon.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

County ofAudrain) TO Sc pit. term 1909.
William E. Newkirk, Plaintiff
VS..
Tho Unknown Heirs Assignees
Devisees and Legatees of John
Willingham deceased, Defendants
Now this July 9th, 1919, comes Plain
tiff and files with the Clerk of the Au-
drain County Circuit Court, in vacation,
his petition duly verified by affidavit of
plaintiff, wherein among other things
Plaintiff alleges, that he is the owner
of and in the exclusive possession of the
following described tract of lands to
wiJ:-The East half of the North west
quarter of Section One in Township
Fifty of Range Nine West in Audrain
County, Missouri; that plaintiff and
his immediate grantors have been in
the exclusive possession OF said lands
claiming ownership thereof for more
than fifty years prior hereto, and have
paid all taxes thereon; that the title to
said lands emanated from the United
States Government on April the list, 1899
by patent to John Willingham, but that
neither said John Willingham, or his
unknown heirs, assignees devisees or
legatees have been in the possession of
said lands or paid any taxes thereon or
made any claim thereto during the last
fifty years.
And Plaintiff states in said petition
that he verify believes that there are
persons interested in the subject matter
of this petition whose names he cannot
insert herein because they are unknown
to him, and that the interest of such
unknown persons in and to said lands is
by reason of the said unknown persons
being the heirs, assignees, devisees and
legatees of John Willin CHAM who has
long since deceased.
1t is therefore ordered by the Clerk of
he Audrain County Circuit Court, in
yacation, that publication be made here
in notifying The Unknown Heirs Assig-
nees Devisees and Legatees of John
Willingham, deceased, of tHe tendency
Of this suit. And now you said defend
ants, The unknown heirs, Assignees
Devisees and Legatees of John Willing
ham deceased, are hereby notified of
the filing of this suit, the object and
general nature of which is to obtain a
decree of the Audrain County Circuit
Court, quieting the title as to said lands
as against all and every one of the de-
PENDANTS and furthur prays that the az
parent title thereto be Invested out of
defendants and vested in Plaintiff by
Limitation ;and unless you said defend
ants, be and appear in the Audrain
County Circuit Court to be begun and
held at the Court House in the City of
Mexico, Audrain County Missouri, on
the Bird Monday in Sept 1909, and on or
before the first day of said term, answer
or otherwise plead to Plaintiffs petition
the same will be taken as confessed and
decree rendered as prayed.
And it is further ordered that copy
hereof be published in the Mexico
Missouri Message, weekly newspaper
published in Audrain County Missouri,
for four weeks successfully the last in.
scrtion to be at least fifteen days before
the first day of said next term of Court.
A True Copy from the record,
Attest; w. H. MORRIS,
(seaD Clerk Circuit Court.
F. r. Jesse, Atty for Plff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

Eppa Z. Elli,.t of Thompson.
c. T. Peyton of Martinsburg and.
J. w. Plunkctt Of Mexico are
mentioned as probable candidates
for Circuit Clerk.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

This advertisement and So
will get you a pair of DIR. A.
G. Whites $3.50 spectacles or
eyeglasses if presented at of
flee, Mexico, Mo-, before
Sept. LIST. X
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

Mrs. S. f. Sims attended the
funeral of her mother, Mrs. J. b.
Pencil, who died in Illinois last
week. Sixteen days before Mr..
Pencil died. They were quite
aged and only about four weeks
ago moved to Illinois from near
Benton City, this county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

L. p. Crigler, formerly of this
county, but who has been practic-
ing law in st. Louis for the past
ten years, has moved back 10
Mexico, Mo. He has the office and
phones of P. H. Cullen, in the
Abstract Building, east Of Saw
ings Bank. TIC Aug
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

The marriage Of Miss Clara
Marguerite Rockwell of Martins
burg TO Mr.. J. Elmer Wylde of s..
Louis is announced TO take place
September first.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

A drunken prisoner in the city
Jail one night last week set fire
to the bedding in his cell. But
for the timely discovery by an
officer there might have been a
big fire Whereabouts.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

Miss Anna i. Miller of Rush
Hill is teaching an eight months
term of school at Hallsville, where
she taught two years ago. She
orders the Message to her present
address.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

f. l.. Crosby and family of this
city and DR.. j. 4. Nowlin and
family of Farmer City, ILL.,, en-
joycd an outing together on the
Nowlin farm. southeast of Mex
leo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

Mrs. c. +. Brown, accompanied
by her son and daughter, w. II.
Brown and Mrs. w. ii. Minor,
have gone to Colorado Springs,
Colorado, for the benefit of her
health.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19

L. A. Green, brother of Giles
and PaSchal Green of Mexico died
in Fulton last Thursday morning.
He was As years Of age and I'M
married.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-08-19
Farm for Sale.

1874 acres, on rural route, 8 10
miles from Mexico. Six room
house, good barn, tool house, etc. {;
good drilled we'll with engine
to pump 400 apple trees and 9th.
er fruit. Address Message, Mex
leo, Mo. If