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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

A j. l. Case corn planter for the
best bushel of corn, and a hand
some pocket knife to each exhibi
tor, October 9TH. 9Th and OH.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30
E. b. Norris, See'y.

Circuit Court, after the session
Monday, adjourned until today.
on account OF the Confederate re-
union.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Miss Irene Roden of this city
will attend Saint Elizabeth Con-
vent in St. Louis this winter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Better get a card Of instructions
OF Ferris & Gauthorn's Corn Show
and carry it in your pocket, so you
will not forget the date is the 7th
OF October
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30
A Probability.

Il is probable that Eve wanted that
aHha because the serpent made her
believe it had been marked down.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

E. E. Lewis, of pear Laddonia,
rs visiting relatives at Moscow
Mills.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

E. B. Norris bought Two build
ing lots from G. G. Daniel in High
land Addition, Mexico, paying
$3.50.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

The MaNicn Christian church
Sunday school had an attendance
of 1910 persons last Sunday. II
is the largest Sunday school n
the State.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Mans Fate In His Character.
Mabie: A mans fate lies in his
character and not in his conditions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Mrs. Jesse Bratton and baby of
Kansas City visited Mrs. l.. +.
Austin of this city this week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

We want 10 see Mexico grow, be-
come city, hut not to the hurt Of
the agricultural section surround
ing us. We welcome good families
to orr midst wh" may quit the farm
but we are always anxious as TO
who is to succ I'd them. Too many
young people, boys and girls, are
quitting the farm and going to the
cities all over our country. The
schools and colleges, indirectly il
may be, are encouraging this sit
uation. The farm is the best place
to live. The Message sticks to that
proposition. Go to the cities if
you must, but first make sure you
are doing just what you ought.
Man made he cities but God made
the country.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. James Graham of
Hannibal are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Beam of this city. Mrs.
Graham was formerly Miss Mar
garet Fisher and we knew her some
years ago down in The Lick Creek
country, this county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Cards have been issued annouuc-
ing the approaching marriage of
Mr.. Walter Sannebeck to Miss
Amanda Hanson, both of this city.
The grOom-to. be is a son of Mr..
aud Mrs. Henry Sannebeck and
has a responsible position with K.
d. Worrell & Co. His intended
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs o. G. Hanson and is a bright
and accomplished young lady
Here's wishes extended them for
long life and happiness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Oil cloth rugs for stoves, 80; SO;
zinc boards all sizes, 99c.
Ragsdale's Cash Store.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

fer IngratItude.
Il Nh0 - ungrateful is often
1,a .ae than his henefactor.-
efoucauld.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Mr.. Samuel Kniepfel and Mrs.
Ellen Biley, both of WelIsville,
came to Mexico last Saturday and
secured marriage license and Mon
day they went to st. Louis where
they were married that evening.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

DR.. w. +. Bolts who has BEEN
in Old Mexico for number Of
months has returned to Mexico t.
reside.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Capt. Thomas Holland of Aux
vase, here attending the Confeder-
ate reunion, fell down DR.. A. G..
Whites stairway, east of the public
square, Tuesday afternoon and
sustained several bad burises on
the face and head.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Misses Sylvia and Eva Stepple-
man have returned from a visit to
friends at Wichita, Kansas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Majestic Range Exhibit-Oct.
18th to 23rd inclusive, 81 80 worth
of cooking utensils free with eacb
range sold.
En,,.s, q. D,,tLn,,,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30
tzlillNAbASn
TIME TABLE.
effective June, 20, 'O0,)
EAST BOUND.

htdNtS
No. 4, For st. Louis and points
East ...................2:4S q. m.
No. IA, For st. Louis and points
East ,..............,.,... lib am,
No. so, st. Louis Accom- .... .7:27a.m.
No. 20, st. Paul-St. Louis Lin
lted......., .10:3S a. m.
No 2, Colorado-St. Louis Limi-
ted....,;.. .................. $40 D. m.
No IL, st. Louis Express 1903 D. m.
No. ~, Local'Frelght. .......12:l1 D. m.
WEST ROUND.
Leave
No. |, For Kansas City, Omaha,
Ottumwa and Des MONIES 1904 a. m.
No 4 For Kansas City and points
No 10, Moberly Accom- ...1I:3s a. m.
No, 3, For Kansas City, Council
Bluffs, Ottumwa and Des
Molnes. .............. .l2;1l pm.
No. 0, Colorado st. Paul Llmi-
ted..,.... ....,.............5;2l p. NJ.
No. 81, Moberly Accom-. .......O:4O pm.
No. 3,#Local Freight .l0:3s am.
*Daily Except Sunday
j. ID. MCNAMARA
g. p A.. st. Louis, Mo.
1. M. RICHARDS,
Agent Mexic o, MO.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Judge j. A Guthrie aud wife
are enjoying a visit from Mrs. X
p. Whitley and son of st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Remember, remember, the 7th,
Slh and 9th of October, Ferris &
Cauthorn's great Corn Show aud
Opening.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

The FIX Confederates had a joy
Gus, happy and gracious time at
their reunion in Mexico this week
The old veterans are rapidly pass
ing away, ''to the roll call up yon-
der " The meeting in Mexico this
week was likely the largest annual
gathering they will ever have again
in this State. This is the pathetic
side of the matter. As one of the
old soldiers expressed himself to
the Message-''I have about finish
ed my couse, | am trying to keep
The Faith and a clear conscience,
and my hores now nrein eternity
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

MIR. Thomas Alexander, son of
Judge J j. Alexander of Laddonia
and Miss Eflie Campbell, daughter
Of Mrs. Thomas Campbell of Mex
leo, are to be married at the brides
home here next Monday. We ven
ture congratulations and best wish
es to the happy couple in advance.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Ladies, Ferris & Cauthorn will
demonstrate their Wear Ever
Aluminium ware, and show you why
they are superior to all other cool :
ing utensils. Don't miss this; the
7lh. 9lh and 9th Of Oct.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Choice $3.50 rugs in our right
window today 99c.
Ragdsale' Cash Store.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Boys Sweater Coats 25c today.
Ragsdale's Cash Store.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

At the Ware ADMINISTRATORS sale
Charlie Spotswood bought a fine
upright folding bed and they say
he is proud of it. There is a joke
to it about a cradle" but we are
not exactly posted rs to that.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs Bryant l.. Coats
worth and two children of Idaho
Springs, Colo, visited M-xico rel
atives this week. They spent two
weeks visiting friends in the vicin-
itY of Laddonin.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Father j. j. Dillon will attend a
banquet in st. Louis next week
given in honor of Father j 7.
Coffey, who recently returned from
"A trip to Europe.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Marriage license was issued here
this week to Mr., Elroy Galbrealh
of Auxvasse and Miss Effie Cald-
well of Vandalia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Ferris & Caulhorn.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-30

Jas BradIey.
The state herald., 1909-02-05

of Importance. In the stable I STUN.
bled on an empty champagne case.
which was of the same brand as one
] had noticed in the vault of the
bank. II might mean something or
nothing. but | had long ago learned
TO take particular notice OF small
things. and many is the valuable clew
that this habit has given me.
Since the return of Saunders and
McGrath. they had been working on
the clew OF the anonymous letter and
the information II contained about the
mysterious boxes which had been seen
to arrive at the bank at night. They
had located the author. a discharged
messenger. who bore a grudge against
the teller TO whose Instance he attrib
uted his discharge. From the mes
senger they learned that the boxes had
been delivered at the back entrance
OF the bank late at night. They had
been brought TO II In n one horse
express wagon, but the wagon had not
displayed license number and the
driver. although mufiied in great
lar expressman. so the messenger In.
formed them. lie gave fairly accu.
rate description Of the wagon, which
had been OF peculiar construction.
Il had seen Just such n vehicle at
the bankers residence. n sort OF de
livery wagon which seemed TO be en-.
ployed In hauling feed for the exten.
sivc stable OF the banker. as II had
been filled with ancks of oats and
bales OF hay when saw II.
"The next morning reported sick
Mt the bank. but my service with the
banker was not Mt nn end. had shifted
my position from janitor Mt the bank
TO assistant gardener and general fac
totum at the presidents residence.
Armed with note from the banker to
the gardener ! put In my appearance
at his residence. The gardener didn't
seem TO like my appearance. lie re-
gnrded me with cold suspicion. while
he read the note from his employer.
and. II seemed to me, he rather reluc.
iantly accepted me Ms his assistant.
verify believe he would have driven
me AWAY on some prctcSt. II II had
not been for the explicit terms OF the
note the banker had written Mt my die.
tation.
The gardener was tough looking
customer. There was mn atmosphere
Of suspicion about him which put me
on my guard and caused me TO watch
him with caution. He was smooth
individual. however. and had served
In my now capacity for three days
without discovering anything worth
mentioning, whcA he ret me nt the
talk OF wheeling out the ashes from
the big bin In the cellar. The bin way
The state herald., 1909-02-05
h/HIH0NGIH CHSES/ I
NfID N1zZfp HLI[SSNRITo
EOUYzDZ DZ7HeAlNyZN5H HzlD N11zZ:
M IIIE CUIHtIIZ1H|ZZZERS

situated at the rear OF the furnace.
and In passing to and fro nj my task.
! noticed several wine-cases piled in
dark corner Of the basement. took
advantage OF the first opportunity to
examine them and. while the lids
were securely nailed down. ! found.
by lifting them, that they were as
heavy as chunks OF lead.
THAT night burglarized the bank.
er's basement, while two Of my com
panlons kept watch outside 10 see that
was not disturbed In the cham
payne cases found the molds aud
other accessories OF the counterfelters.
and large quantity OF metal and
newly manufactured coins.
Before we left the bankers resi-
dencc. the gardener was prisoner.
and before the night was over We
had nabbed Mason and farley and
Cashier Powell The gardener turned
states evidence and gave the whole
thing away The three society men
held out firmly TO the last They were
convicted only after considerable diff
fculty. Except for the assistance OF
the gardener in securing evidence. we
should never have been able 10 have
made out, against them. anything
more thnn n strong circumstnntial
case. We recovered about 10000
from the culprl,s. and In the banks
vault was more than $4,000 OF tho
counterfeit money. The night watch
man a, the bank was also implicated
and convicted.
"The gardener. who had many
allnfes. was an old offender. lie had
worked at ono time In the Frisco
mint and was regarded ms n skillful
workman. After leaving the mint. he
had put out u gold coin OF the
twcnty.dollhr denomination, but hnd
been caught and had served a prison
term for H. He had drifted east, after
serving his term, and had figured out
the plan which he had there put In op-
GRAFTON. He had manufactured the
coins. using tho big furnace at tho
bankers residence for that purpose.
and had secured the three society
men. al Of whom were heavily In debt
and therefore ready victims, to palm
on tho money. Their method was TO
tsko rood money from the bank vault
and replace II with the bad, which
they worked on at the factory In the
weekly pay roll, The cashier nj the
bank had secured the place for the
counicrfeitcr at the bankers resi-
dcncc but this had not been with any
particular design further than !, was
place that was especially suited To
the nccoasltca OF the countcrfcltcr
Copyright. ipos. by W. q, chapman)
lCopytish, In Great Dnlalnp
The state herald., 1909-02-05
A Lincoln Centenary Issue.

The February Century is u Lincoln
centenary issue, with n Lincoln por-
trait on the cover. besides reproduc-
tons of twenty-five of the more impor-
tant Lincoln portraits. The leading
article is an essay on Lincoln the
Leader" by Richard Watson Glider;
and there are among other Lincoln
features publications for the first time
of twenty-five Lincoln letters and doc
uments In the correspondence between
Lincoln and Senator Lyman Trumbull.
of letter written by John Hay plctur-
ing Lincoln at the Helm and of a
letter by Nicolay before the war. The
frontispiece is from the John Henry
Brown miniature portrait owned by
the Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, the first
reproduction in full color In any mag
azine of Lincoln portrait from life. A
drawing by Blendon Campbell of Lin
coin reading law is also reproduced in
color
The state herald., 1909-02-05

moved II from the shelf, cut the cord
which fastened the mouth Of II while
the attention Of the inquisitive cashier
and teller was directed elsewhere.
Having shaken the mouth Of the
sack open and frayed the ends OF the
cord so that my ruse would not be
detected. purposely stumbled and
fell as ] crossed the vault. The coins
poured out upon the steel floor OF the
big vault in a bright yellow stream.
rolling hither and yon, while | sat de-
jectedly in the midst of the golden
food and rubbed my knee and cursed.
The two bank officials showed live
ly concern at my stupid accident, and
both set about gathering up the coins.
| assisted them as much as possible.
but my pulse was beating too fast for
my help to amount to much. My ruse
had fully served my purpose. The
ring OF the coins upon the steel floor
OF the vault had not been true. They
had rung dull and heavy, and knew
them at once for their real false char.
acter. The verihcation OF this fact
| restored them TO the sack whence
they had come. There was no mIstak.
Ing the feeling Of them They were
greasy and slick: that slimy touch
which discloses the spurious coin in
the dark ms well as In the light. Every
one touched had that slippery. soap
stone surface which counterfeiters
cannot overcome except by the use
OF metal OF the same fneness as that
OF the genuine coin.
AS replaced the sacks. after clean.
Ing the shelf. was careful to weigh
each of them In my hand. There were
10 sacks, each containing thousand
dollars In half eagles. which were light
In weight.
Il now felt sure OF my ground. but
II was stiil necessary that We secure
proof against the teller. had not
suspected the cashier. until his cvi.
dent trepidaiion when spilled the
sack OF gold.
The mystery was now more com.
piex and interesting thnn ever. While
! had discovered the big reserve OF
the counterfcIters ! had no evidence
against nny one. and was still afraid
TO maze arrests. wanted the makers
OF the coin and their machinery. and
wanted them badly. for this was the
biggest ease that I had thus far In
rv career been engaged upon.
"That nlsht did some tall think.
Inr. and also made n secret trip 10 the
bankers residence. which carefully
examined from the outside. going
over the extensive grounds about the
house aud the outbulldngs nj tho I'm
minont peril OF being shot for bur.
glar Here discovered only one thing
The state herald., 1909-02-05
DIDN'T KNOW
Coffee Was the Cause.

Many daily habits. particularly OF
eating and drinking. are formed by fol.
lowing our elders.
In this way III health Ii often fas.
tened upon children. A Ga. lady says:
Il had been allowed TO drink coffee
ever since could remember. but even
as n child ! had weak stomach.
which frequently refused TO retain
food.
The taste Of coffee was In my
mouth all the time and was. ms found
out later the cause OF the stomach re-
belllng against food
Il now see that Il was only from fol.
lowing the example of my elders that
| formed and continued the miserable
habit Of drinking coffee. My digestion
remained poor. nerves unstrung. fre.
quont headache. and yet did not sus.
poct the true cause.
Another trouble was bad. muddy
complexion for which spent time and
money for creams. massaging. etc.
without any resulta.
AFTER was married wnH asked 10
try Postum. and would you believe II.
l. an old coffee topper. took 10 Postum
from The very first We made II right
according TO directions ON the pkg,
and Il had most delicate flavor, and
nt once quit coffee, with the hnpplcst
results.
II now have perfectly clear. smooth
skin. fino digestion aud haven't had
headache In over two years"
There's n Reason
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, "Tho Road TO Well.
VILE" In pkga,
Ever rrpd The sbo,~ I-t,~rf 4 new
os~ appears froW time to time, They
nr. se""i"r, true, n"d foii Of hum.u
tnt~test.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
Football Va. PRAYER,

Willie, aged five. was taken by his
father to his first football game. The
feature that caught his chief approval.
however. did not become evident TIL
he said his prayers that night. To the
horror OF his parents, Willie prayed
with true football snap:
God bless papa,
God bless mamma,
God blcsS Willie;
Boom Rahl Rah,
Success Magazine.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
Lauaht.- in the Court.

An old plusterer is called upon 10
give evidence for the plaintiff. Coun'
sci for the defense tries to bully him.
Have you ever been In PRISON." Yes,
twice" All how long the first tlmc?''
One whole afternoon" What And
the second time" Only one hour.
And pray what offense had you com.
mltted TO deserve so small 4 punish
ment?" Il was sent TO prison to white
wash cell 10 accommodate lawyer
who had cheated one OF his clients" "
The state herald., 1909-02-05
Special Round Trip Homeseekcrs'
Rates to New Mexico and Texas.

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
the Colorado g. Southern Railway will
sell round trip Homeseekers' tickets
to n great many points In New Mexico
and Texas at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Final limit twenty-five
days, allowing liberal stop-over privil'
eges. For detailed information. rates,
etc, call on the Colorado & Southern
agent. or address r. Il. Fish General
Passenger Agent, Denver, Colorado.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
AWFUL GRAVEL ATTACKS
Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills After
Years Of Suffering.

f. A. Rippy, Depot Ave. Gallatin,
Tenn, saws: "Fifteon wears ago kid.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
The Doctors orders.

Mrs. O'Harrigan-Phoy have yo
stuck this empty flask under tn baby?
Mrs. Carey-Th' doctors 9rdthers'
He told me Ord have TO kape tn baby
on a bottle.-Judge.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
Wlllina 10 Take a Chance.

The other evening particularly
woe begone and souseful looking per
son stopped james J. Buckley on East
Sixth street.
Gimme dime for bed, won't
you. mister?" asked the stranger In
that half whisper they always use.
Buckley looked at him for a min
ute thoughtfully. We'll" says he Sc
rlously. bring the bed around and
II think it's worth the price ri give
you dime for q. Of course. ."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The state herald., 1909-02-05

APT. DICKSON and I
were again foregather-
ing in front of the
CHEEKY log fire at his
home. He launched
into a capital story of
counterfeiting in high
places.
Il was once stationed
in the city of a great
international expos
ition, to watch for cul-
prits that were ex-
pected to put out the
customary counterfeit.
For the first month or
The state herald., 1909-02-05

bean. Nine years Of this ran me down
to state of continual weakness, and
thought | never would be better un
I'll l began using Doai. Kidney Pills.
The Improvement was rapid, and
since using four boxes am cured and
have never had any return of the
trouble"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The state herald., 1909-02-05
AND THEY'VE GOT iT!

How do you like the new styles In
dear?"
"a little ruff around the neck. love"
The state herald., 1909-02-05
ITcHED FOR TWELVE YEARS.
Eczema Made Hands and Feet Swell,
Peel and Get Raw-Arms Affected,
Too-Gave Up All Hope Of Cure.
Quickly Cured by cuticura.

81 suffered from eczema on my
hands. arms and feet for about twelve
years, my hands and feet would swell.
sweat and itch, then would become
callous and get very dry, then peel
Off and get raw. tried most every
kind OF salve and ointment without
success. / tried several doctors, but
at last gave up thinking there was n
cure for eczema. A friend Of mine
insisted on my trying the Cuticura
Remedies, but | did not give them a
trial until got 80 bad that | had to
do something. | secured q set and by
the time they were used could see a
vast improvement and my hands and
feet were healed up In no time. have
had no trouble since. Charles T..
Bauer, Volant, Pa, Mar. II, 1908"
Potter Drug S Chem Corp, sole Props. boston.
The state herald., 1909-02-05

ney disease attacked
me. The pain in my
back was SO agoniz.
ing l finally had to
give up work. Then
came terrible attacks
of gravel with acute
pain and passages of
blood. In all l
passed 25 stones,
some as large as q
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
AN INTERESTING CAREER

Alfred Brooks Fry. ensineer for the board aP-
pointed to reconstruct the canals Of New YORK.
has had an interesting career. and as he e stin
comparatively young his prospects are brilliant
Commander Fry Is marine. mechanical and
civil engineer OF deep erudition- In the Spanish
var he was appointed acting chief engineer IN
the United states navy. and did service during
the Var that called forth praise from his supe-
rjors
At the close Of hcstiiities MIR Fly went back
70 civil life and was further honorcd in his pro
frssiou. He stiH retained his liking for the
naval service. however. and in 1892 was named
lieutenant commander OF the New York NssaI
Militia
Mr.. Fry's connection with canal reconstruc-
tion in the state is perhaps lis most important
work FAR. and the scope Of the project is so
great and 50 monentous to such widely diversi-
fed interests that undertaking to Overss ad0w
il would have TO be of national size.
Among the other achievements Of Nfr Fry are
numerous construction works for the govern