Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-01
PYTHIANs ENTERTAINED
At THEELKS CLUBR0OM

The visiting members Of the grand
lodge of the knights Pythias Of Mis-
sour here inspecting the various
sites offered for their $4,000 Home
were entertained by the business men
in the Elks club rooms Thursday
evening with an informal reception.
Speeches were made by the members
Of the commission and local men of
note set forth the qualifications OF
this city as being the proper point
to establish the Home.
Attorney Geo. Robertson was the
first speaker and in short address
presented Mexieo's modern faeili-
ties and other improvements speak
ing very much to the point and i'm
pressiyely. In closing his remarks he
told a story, an example Of Mexico's
widely advertised reputation as
horse center. 1t was on a recent
visit to Excelsior Springs where he
met two farmers, each of them farm
ers In different sections of the coun-
try who when they heard him say
he was from Mexico, NO., said, IT
know, that is where the fine saddle
horses come from"
]. H. Hawthorne, of Kansas City,
one of the commission, spoke next,
particularly outlining the plans for
the Home and dwelling on the fact
they desire to place it In q commun-
ity where 1t will not be considered
a charitable institution and where
the children and old people win be &C
corded the very best of treatment
and attention. There will be more
children in the Home than old people
and for this reason it Is the desire OF
the commission to have it near the
city schools. This will be the fourth
State In the Union to erect a X. p.
Home, and it will be made model
Of all that is modern and up.to.date.
Mayor e. D. Graham spoke next.
He said Mexico naturally wanted the
Home and from the fact we practi-
cally supported the Kings Daugh.
ters' Home for aged women here, al.
though 1t was a State institution was
strong proff our people had kind
ly feeling for such homes. Our rail.
road facilities were Of the very best
and no other inland town In the
State could boast as good train SER
vice. He closed by adding if they
gave this city careful thought and
everything considered, they would
most likely conclude to locate here.
F. v. Loos of Liberty, another
member of the commission, spoke
stating the matter would be announc-
ed at the Grand Lodge meeting in
Hannibal during October. The Home
was to be made q wonder of modern
architecture and convenience and
would be show place for any city
fortunate enough to get it.
J. H. Woodson, of Independence, an
other member of the commission,
with his colleagues, w. D. Settle, Of
Fayette, and Fl. M. zelding, of Web
ster Groves. made short talks. The
Rev. A. A. Wallace spoke of the
fine churches of the city and the
welcome they would accord those
who lived in the Home. The Rev.
W.M.White who had retired, arose,
and came to the meeting when cali
ed by a friend. He spoke out of
natural qualifications for such a
Home and Joined Mr.. Wallace I'm ex-
tending a hearty invitation from
the churches.
s. D. Stocks, chairman Of the
meeting, spoke also on Mexico's re.
sources.
Judge w. W. Bolts made q short
address in which he extended a cor
dial invitation for the Home to To-
cate here and our desire for the
Home. The meeting closed about IL
o'clock. Lemonade and cigars
were served during the evening.
Friday the commissioners were
driven over the city in motor cars
and taken to view all of the sites of
fered.