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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Old X. S. A. c. Professor Dead.

telegram has been received at
Leavenworth announcing the death
of Prof. Alexander B. Brown, formerly
a resident of that city, in Boston.
Prof. Brown was veteran OF the Civil
war. He was a Congregational preach
er there in pioneer days and was the
hrSt chaplain of the Kansas peniten-
tiary. Prof Brown established the
Kansas Conservatory of Music there
and conducted it until a few years ago,
when his health failed He also was
professor of music at the Kansas Agri-
cultural college in Manhattan many
years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Three Native Sons in Congress.

Leavenworth has the distinction of
having three of its native sons in con-
gress at the same time. William p
Borland, who represents Jackson coun-
ty, the Fifth Missouri district, was
born at Leavenworth; Edward L. Tay-
Ior, representing the Second Colorado
district, also spent his boyhood days
at Leavenworth and was graduated
from the high school The other mem
Der, native born of that city, is the
representative OF the Second Kansas
district-Dan r. Anthony.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
This Hen Lays Two Eggs Day.

Last month there were two hens In
the poultry plant that laid two eggs in
one day. These hens were trapnested,
SO this statement is based on facts
Two hens on the plant laid 81 eggs
during the month of March One was
White Leghorn and the other a
White Plymouth Rock. One pen Of
II Plymouth Rocks laid an average of
Il eggs per hen in March.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
To Prospect for Oil at EIdorado.

At a public meeting held at Edo
RADIO it was decided to ask the city
council to call an election to vote $780,
600 bonds for the purpose of prospect
ing for oil and gas in that city Peti-
lions calling for the election will be
circulated at once The people are
enthusiastic over the question
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Boost in erickIayers, Wages.

The bricklayers OF Wichita have
returned to work, having come to an
understanding with the contractors
The bricklayers are to get rs cents
an hour after June L. Until that time
they will work for 20 cents an hour.
The contractors gave the carpenters
the increase they asked for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Garden city Gets rec Mail DEWEY

Garden City will have free delivery
of mail on June Is. 1t will have two
letter carriers and one substitute to
begin the work. The postoffice depart
ment has received the report of In
spector Grogan, considered it and ac-
cepted it. The order was made put
ting in the service on June Is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Herinston Has an Automobile Club.

A number of the local owners OF
automobiles have organized an auto
club at Harrington, with c. n. Tufts
as president. The club starts out with
a membership of sc, and there remain
several owners of cars yet to be en-
rolled. Roads about Herington are
well kept.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Hutchinson Gets State shoot in 1910

Hutchinson gets the big state shoot
again next year. This was the unani-
nous vote at the meeting held in
Larned. The gun club men from
Hutchinson had not asked for it but
the shooters all wanted to go there
and the vote went unanimous on the
first ballot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
A Swedish Minister.

DIR. J. E. Floren has resigned as
pastor of the Swedish Lutheran
church in Salina- DR.. Floren went to
Salina in 1887, founded the church and
has been pastor of it ever since. He
is widely known among Swedish resi-
dents of the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Attacked hx Mad Steer.

d. c. Joslyn, an old gentleman of
East Council Grove, was attacked by
mad steer while he was returning
home from doing his morning shop
ping and was severely gored about the
head and body before aid could be lent
him. He is sc years of age and may
not recover from the shock of his in
jurieS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Lightning Struck a Corn Planter.

Williamn Hughes, a farmer near
Fort Scott, was the victim of strange
accident the other day. While plant
ing corn lightning struck the check
wire and was conducted along the
wire to the planter. The shock knock
ed Hughes off the machine and the
team ran away. Hughes was not dan
aeTously injured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
10 RebuiId Glass PLANT at coffeyyiIIe.

The Coffeyville window glass plant
has been sold to Kansas City parties.
The announcement has been made by
the new management that the part
of the factory that was recently de
stroyed by fire would be rebuilt at
once and with all modern improve
mentS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
To Gather SUGAR Beet Crop.

The sugar factory at Garden City
has engaged $50 German families to
help the farmers care for the sugar
beet crop R. p Dayie, of the Garden
City sugar mill, said that the pros
poets were bright for a big sugar beet
crop this season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
No Gamma Factory for Abilene.

The committee that went to Law
renee to investigate the canning fac
tory proposition has reported that
Abilene needs none. 1t says that it is
a risky proposition, and advises the
town to stay out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Topeka Man to Chin.

George Lerrigo secretary of the
Topeka Y NJ C. A, since 1884, has
resigned He will go to Hong Kong,
China, TO become secretary of the Y.
M c. A. in that city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
site for AbiIene,s FederaI RuiIoina

The deeds have been recorded for
the site of the federal building for
Abilene. It will be built at the corner
of Third and Buckeye streets and the
site cost $500
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Thoae Busy kansas Hens.

A firm dealing in general merchaa-
disc, at Downs offered prize to the
farmer who brought in the most eggs
in one day It was Won by a man.
who brought III dozel Many others
brought from 80 dozen to so dozen.
The totas number OF eggs received by
this firm that day was 1920 dozen
rhey paid II cents a dozen for them.
Oil Inspector for Neosho County.
State Oil Inspector Longshore has
appointed l. A Mills of Erie as depu-
ty oil inspector for Neosho county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Bows to Raise Prize Corn.

The boys corn contest for the year
1909 is attracting much attention in
Harvey county, there being 176 boys
and one girl entered this year as
against 80 in last years contest Boys
between the ages of 10 and Is are en-
tered in class B. They are furnished
seed free and the prizes offered are
merchandise ranging in value from So
down to 81. All boys between Is and
Il are in class A, the prizes for the
winners being free trips to the corn
and live stock judging contests at
Manhattan next winter. Already not
less than a dozen trips are guaranteed
for an equal number of winners. The
boys in this class are furnished seed
II ears of pure bred corn-at actdal
cost. The Newton Commercial club
and the Farmers institute are forster
ing the undertaking. A Burton young
lady has entered the contest, stating
that she has to assist with the farm
work and though she might as well
raise some corn on her own account.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Kansas Has champion Jersey COW.

Kansas was known to lead on al
most everything else, but until F. d.
Coburn received a letter from Charles
F. Mills, editor of the Farm and Home
the other day it was not known that
Kansas is the home of the COW which
broke the worlds record for produc-
ing butter fat. This remarkable cow
belongs to Fred Zimmerman of Moray.
None of the details are given in the
letter 1t is simply a copy of a letter
sent to Mr.. Zimmerman, informing
him that his cow was the champion
butter fat producer in a seven-day
test. The COW is a Jersey.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
Married a Russian.

Twenty years ago Miss Lille
Wommack, fresh in young
womanhood, resided with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Wommack, at Laddonia, TINS
county. A few years later Miss
Wommack married Amos b.
Ayers, a travelling man Of st.
Louis. Several years ago, Mr..
Ayers died. The following is the
latest concerning Mrs. Ayers,
taken from the Bowling Green
Times.
Thomas Won Stengal, a Russian,
Of San Antonia, Texas, and Mre.
Lillian b. Ayers, widow of the
late Amos b. Ayers, formerly of
this city, were married in Febru-
airy and left at once for Honolulu,
Philippines and thence to Russia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
A Former Mexico Boy.

The paragraph below is taken
from the Arizona (Phoenix) Ga
zette. Mr.. Powell is a nephew of
Mrs. NJ. V. Humphries of Mexico
and once attended school here:
j. Fred Powell now has other
responsibilities than those attaching
to the Office of chief clerk of the
water department. He is the ia
ther of a nine pound boy who
arrived on the oath, and the sol
emnity of bis countenance is not
all due to his natural regret at
having to take the money of so
many Phoeuicians away from
them. Mrs. Powell aud j. Fred,
Jr., as he may or may not be cal.
led, are getting along quite well.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
Some Cash: Some News.

S. \. Cox at Benton City is
new Message subscriber.
G. l.. Williams Of near Laddonia
was in. to see the Message one
day last week and put his name
on our subscription list for a
year.
NJ. S. Carter of Mexico adds his
name TO our subscription list.
J. \. Edwards near Laddonia
rcnews his subscription for the
Message.
Russell Squirting, out Skinner
way, has our thanks for renewal
of his Message subscription.
G. n. johnson of Mexico, Mrs
Mary Neal of Benton City, L. +.
Rudasil of Thompson, Mrs. Tena
Heller of Molino and Harvey l..
Heizer of Dalton, Neb., are new
subscribers,
Il. d. Webber and r. II, Mechlin
of Laddonia, james 4. Pierce and
IC. +. Bush of Mexico renew for
this paper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
Said of Miss cawthorn.

Miss Mary Cawthorn who has
been operating the Molino switch
board for the past three years
will leave next week for Tex
homa, Okla, where she will visit
her sister. Mrs. Joe Martin. 1t is
with deepest regrets that we see
Miss Mary leave our central office,
In losing her we lose one of the
best operators that ever put up a
connection on board. Her work
during the three years was the
standard, giving perfect satisfact-
ion in every respect. Her many
friends, which we can safely say,
she can number by the hundreds,
will greatly miss her. One and all
wish her a pleasant trip, an en-
ioyable visit and safe return
home.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
A Surprise Wedding.

Mr.. D. NJ. Roberts and Miss
Hattie Stephenson, both of Mexi-
co, were married in Montgomery
City last Wednesday, Rev. w. A.
Malone officiating. Mr.. Roberts is
one Of our very worthy citizens
and his bride is a popular school
teacher. Many friends extend
them congratulations.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
Varsity" alumni.

Members of the University
Alumni Association held a meet
ing in this city one evening last
week and decided to hold their
annual banquet April 10Th,
Founders Day.
Election of officers was held,
resulting as follows: President,
w. w. Bolts; viee-president, VIM.
Tincher, Fulton; vice-president,
r. S. Paul, Montgomery City ;
vice-president, DIR. f. S. Cave ;
vice-president, p. II. Cullen; sec
retary, L. l.. Barth; reporter,
Jeter Crews.
Committees for the banquet
were appointed as follows;
On speakers and programme,
A. Barnes, P. II. Cullen, Carl Har-
rison, Miss Gill, Miss Bolts.
Arrangements-F. r. Jesse
Prof. Carr, Charles Clark.
Notification-E. A. Shannon
Oscar Kent, L. L. Winans.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
North Molino.

The news flashed over the phone
wires this morning that Mr.. Geo.
Crump of Santa Fe died last
night.
Rev. G. B. Tucker of Troy, No.,
filed his appointment at Mt.
Zion last Saturday and Sunday.
He had failed to be at Mt. Zion
for two months. He has been sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Bybee visited
their daughter, Mrs. Elgin Jung,
just west Of Mexico last week.
Mrs. DIR. Flynt, Mrs. ~Tena
Heizer and Mrs. VIM. Heller were
the guests of Mrs. james Dudley
last Friday.
Miss Mary Cawthorn starts to
Darlington, Okla, today to visit
her sister, Mrs. Josiah Martin.
Mrs. Lon Heizer who has been
sick for the past two weeks is able
to sit up a little. Mrs. Ola Blum
Of Mexico and Mrs. Montgomery
Of Centralia, who have been at hei
bedside have returned to their
homes.
Mrs Almer Mundy is visiting
homefolks near Auxvasse.
Miss. Ruby Woods Of Mexico
was the guest of her cousin, Mis-
Ruth Woods, last Sunday and at
tended church at Mt. Zion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

The LaddOnia Herald tells a
funny one on John Hobson of near
that town. One night recently
while a storm was raging a large
window pane in his house was
shattered. In a few moments
another was broken. John thought
burglars were getting into his
house. It was near midnight and
the family was in confusion and
fright and John was not feeling
as comfortable as he has felt. He
hastily loaded his gun and went
out 10 investigate. He found that
a horse had gotten out Of the barn
and coming to the house only
"butted in" a little to shelter il
self frolp the wind,
Mrs. Bert Ingram and little sol
of this city visited relatives il
Laddonia last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Rev. w. c. Russell, well re-
membered as late pastor of the
Methodist church, South, at Lad
donia, this county, is now pastor
of the Methodist church at New
Florence. lie recently closed one
of the greatest revival meetings
ever held in that town-S5 con-
versions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

The Sunday school class of Mr..
C. L. Gather gave him a sur.
prise party one night lately, The
host although taken unaware,
gave his young guests a most en-
joyable evening with games and
toothsome refreshments, the lat
ter having been smuggled in by
the boys.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Miss Bessie Simons, mentioned
in this paper last week as being
sick with that rare disease leuka-
mia--the blood turning to water
died the 10th inst. Rev. w. NJ.
White preached the funeral at the
Christian church, of which de-
nomination Miss Simons was a
faithful member.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
Monroe School, Everett, Wash.
March 5, 1909.


March 5, 1909.
My Dear Stranger:
Our teacher has asked the
pupils in the 5th grade to write
to your 5th grade about our
school and town in which we live.
Everett is a nice city, about
10000 population We are located
about 30 miles north of Seattle on
Puget Sound. Everett is only
eighteen years old. 1t is called
"The city of smoke stacks" be-
cause of so many shingle mills
and saw mills.
We have mountains all around
us; the Cascades on the east, the
OlympicO on the west, Mt. Baker
on the north and Mt. Rainier to
the south. We can see all these
mountains on clear days. These
peaks are snow covered all the
year around.
The climate of Everett is mild
We have rain a great deal Of the
time.
We have good schools. The
name of our building is the Mon.
roe. We are preparing some work
for the A. Y. Exposition which
is to be held in Seattle. If you
come to the Fair this summer you
will find our work in the Wash
ington Building.
Please write about Mexico.
Respectfully,
Wendell Smith.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

On the program Of the confer
ence Of the Baptist Brotherhood
of Central Missouri to be held at
Mexico, March 20 and 80, We
notice that CDR. Edward Biggs,
Of Bowling Green" presides ON
the morning Of the 80, observes
the Bowling Green Times. Ed.
(Doc) Biggs has no letters after
his name aud the "Doc" is a
name given him in his youth
People hardly recognize Ed
Biggs. but "Doc" Biggs means
one Of the best auctioneers
in the state, a church work
or that has few equals and
citizen Of whom Bowling Green
/ is proud. But he draws the line
on Or. Biggs with letters after
his name.) Hell make . good pre-
siding officer Just the same.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Governor Hadley last week ap-
pointed Reubin r. Roy, of New
London, "A member of the Board
of Regents of Lincoln Institute
for a period of six years from
March l, 1909, vice Il. s. Wilson,
Of Mexico, resigned.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

There has been great howl
going up in many quarters of the
State shat farm lands are not AS
sessed high enough. Hon. John
p. Gordon. State Auditor, has
made an investigation and finds
that farm lands are assessed high
er than any other property except
bank stock. The farms are assessed
at 30 per cent. of their value. 1t
seems that money, notes and
bonds are escaping with an assess
ment of only about IL per cent.
of their cash value; bonds and
money get in hiding and want TO
shift the burden entirely on the
farmer,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

II doesn't take great foresight
to see the beginning Of the end
Of the saloon business in Mexico.
They wouldn't permit the people
the privilege Of voting >on the
local option question but the
people are going to knock the
saloons out anyway. It may take
some time yet. but the work i.
|begun. and see i they don't dcit
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

The Centralia broom factory is
using all the broom corn that is
grown in that locality. This year
the farmers around Centralia will
put in a larger acreage than ever
before. The price of broom corn
is now soaring around the highest
price in years.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
PUPILS INQUIRE.
Write About the West and Ask
About Mexico and Our
County.

The pupils of the 5th grade in
Monroe school are writing to the
5th grade pupils in your city re-
garding our city and Puget
Sound. We wish very much to re-
ceive replies to our letters that
we may learn definitely about
parts Of our country.
Would you interest the pupils
through your paper to reply to
the pupils here by letter, giving
us interesting facts about your
city and countryf
My letter is enclosed, all the
others are sent to the pupils.
Respectfully,
Wendell Smith.
Miss s., Teacher. }
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18
VIM. Mason shipped out some
fine beef cattle last Monday.

A reception was given last Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
\. +. Owen in honor of their son,
Brown Owen and wife, who were
married recently.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Hamilton
moved to Mexico last week. Sor-
ry to lose them from our neigh
borhoOd.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

$. p. Finley returned last week
from Washington City. witnessing
the Inauguration of President
Taft while there.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Judge J. A. Guthrie attended
the funeral of his brother, Ewing
Guthrie, who died at New Bloom
field last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

One Of Mcxico'a saloons ship
ped its goods" to st. Louis last
week and the proprietor Of said
saloon says he Is going to quit
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

r. L. Day, who formerly re-
sided in West Lick neighborhood,
this county, has bought a farm
near McCune Station, Pike Co.,
paying $50 per acre.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Charles Snyder, northeast Of
Mexico, has been taken to the
State Hospital at Fulton for treat
ment.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Read our Some Cash; Some
News" column. See the Mes
sage subscription list grow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Mrs, Mary ID. Shea, wife Of the
late Capt, Dan Shea Of Mexico,
suffered a stroke Of paralysis at
Centralia one day last week.
Miss Edna Duncan visited
friends ia Bowling Green last
week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Rev. Conner, District Mission
airy of Mexico, will preach at the
Baptist church here next Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

There win be preaching at the
Christian church the 4th Sunday
by Ed. C. d. Pearse of Canton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

The residence of c. b. Carroll
of near Vandalia was destroyed
by fire one day last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

President Taft's inaugural
speech in full on another page Of
this paper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Misses Frances Guthrie and
Lena johnson are visiting in St.
Louis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Mrs. w. II. Marquis of Louis
vile, KY, has returned home
after a visit to Mr., and Mrs. w.
f. Whitney here.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Dan II. Cauthorn returned last
week from a business trip in
Texas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

w. S. Hamilton and family of
this city have been entertaining
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hamilton Of
Richmond, Ky.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Trimble
are visiting in Oklahoma and
Texas.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Elgin jung, west
Of Mexico, are the happy parents
Of a new born son.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

j. p. Powell bought q fine
draft Perehon mare, coming three
year old, at the horse sale at
Auxyasae last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-18

Rev. John T. Mason has moved
back to Mexico from Troy.