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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
Suf1ln1er
Grass
Whoever
By Mfnna Thomas Antrim
Copyright, by ]. B. LippincOtt Co.,

Copyright, by ]. B. Lippincott Coz
The joys of the wifeless, childless
summer-husband have been but half
chronicled. After Mary and little
Mary and little Johnnie have been
safely transported to their appointed
summer-home, what of our hero?
Weeps he? Goes he hence straight
way to his home to gaze sadly at
rooms that echo" no more with
childish laughter" Tears he his
locks, or heaps he ashes thereon?
Not so. He goes as the crow flies
exactly where the spirit moves him.
Metaphorically he throws time to the
dogs, and his chest expands with the
joy of living.
Meanwhile he tells himself that,
having pleased his family, he has
earned the right to please himself
which means?- 1t depends upon the
man. There is, as we all know, a
very caddish sort of grass-widower
who palms himself off as bachelor
and goes on his way callously, tramp
ling down honor and boasting Of
"scalps." With him we have nothing
to do. Our sort is the man who Is
manly, and who is going to have a
good time at no ones expense save
his own.
Man is lover of things edible, and
SO the grass-widower begins his good
time by good breakasting. He forti-
fies the inner man" in so satisfying
q manner that his countenance fairly
beams, for he has eaten those things
that his palate has long craved, things
that they never have at home"
His conscience gives him little
prick when he remembers why his
thrifty Mary does not serve costly
delicacies, fit only for plutocrat, to
a family of seven. However, he has
enjoyed his tidbit and thinks no more
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09

Of its cost The piper's bills may be
steep, but man usually pays ungrudg-
ingly.
Later he prowls around bit, tubs
luxuriously, and gets into toys fit for
the possible company of ladies'. Wick
ed man? Not so, mesdames! Who
shall tell whom lone man may run
up against at nearby park, musical
pavilion, or upon the outward-bound
trolleys? Groves, parks, and roof
gardens are the happy hunting
grounds of the grass-widower in July
and, August. Without them he were
indeed desolate. Club Land is dead,
but the open is alive and aglow with
welcome everywhere.
Outlines our hero goes upon short
itineraries alone Oftener he joins an
other wifeless man, and they twain
revel together In looking upon all
sorts and conditions of men, and
pretty Subsequently, pretty girls.
There is no man who has a keener
eye for a pretty girl than a man who
has married one, unless possibly it
might be the husband of plain one
If a cat may look at king blameless-
ly. a married man may look at pref
ty maiden sans wrong. Anyhow, it is
one of his favorite amusements when
-semi-detached.
Another Joy of temporary widower-
hood is bid to the home of chum
whose family is still in town. 1t is
upon such gala occasion that he is
at his best. The average peace-lov-
ing husband is usually self-conscious
when his wife is present, especially
If she is of a reticent nature Dread
ing aftermaths, he is afraid of dis
pleasing her as to the manner and
matter of his discourse, but being I'M
fettered he casts off self and-talks
as his spirit prompts. His chum is
delighted, after many days, to see his
old friend again an individual. The
guests joy is also great, for in spite
of himself Mr.. Man misses the ac-
i s,ustomed rustic Of petticoats, and
hearing It in friends house is both
consoling and-enoug1.
Week-ends are the redletter times
of the summer homer. His family be-
ing too far away, or transportation
foo expensive, he catches a four
o'clock flyer for the nearest city by
the sea on Saturday afternoon. He
knows that he may have to sleep upon
. piano or a billiard-table-what mat
teri This but adds zest to his jour.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
The Algerian
SWOrdSn1an
BY Fred Gilbert Blakeslss

Copyright, by ]. B. Lippincott Coz
"Foil-play is pretty, but it is not
sword-play. A man does many things
with a buttoned foil that he would
scarce dare attempt with an uncov-
cred point"
M. Beaupre, ex-officer of chasseurs,
sat in the sale d'armes of his friend
Roget Rouleau watching an assault
with foils between two pupils of that
celebrated master.
who, for instance" continued M.
Beaupre, would risk making such
complicated movements as counter
parties, doubles and ripostes with the
disengagement, in an actual duel?
Elaborate combinations are well
enough in the sale d'armes where one
risks nothing but touch on pad
ded jacket, but they have no place IN
the play of a man who is fighting for
his life
There is truth in what you say,
Pierre" responded NJ. Rouleau; but
do you not think that knowledge OF
this nature serves to develop to the
highest degree that fencer's judgment
which is of the greatest Importance to
a man who engages in actual, instead
of mimic, combat"
Undoubtedly, my friend, the train,
ing of which you speak is excellent
so far as it goes, but it is not varied
enough. The fencer is usually taught
to defend himself with but one type
of weapon and in certain rigidly pre-
scribed manner; a thoroughly com
petent swordsman, however, should be
able to fight with all weapons and tc
Withstand attacks, no matter how if
regular they may be. What chance
for instance, do you think one of your
pupils would have if called upon tc
defend himself a half-savage Algerian
whose method of fighting violates
every principle Of the fencer's code
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
THE VILLAGE
DRESSMAKER

GOD morhin' Mis-
Simmons. It's nice
overhead, but aw-
full muddy walk
in. Yes, I'll take
EN- off and leave
'em right here in
the entry. My
land, amt you
done up your work
yet? It's all of 8
o'clock.
as this your
goods layin' here
on the machine?
Say, now, this is
a real stylish pat
tern. 'Tain't ex-
exactly what I'd
"a picked out N.Y.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
cappinu the Climax,

How did Mrs. Jagsby come to
break her arm?"
"She fell out of the window about
noon yesterday"
I'm not surprised. That woman is
always falling out about something"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09

Well take our chances alongside the
man who would rather make a child
smile than to make dollar at the
expense of his fellows.-The Com
moner.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09

The worst thing about doing some
men a good turn is that they seem to
think they deserve another.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
SKINNER.

Dry, hot and dusty, is all we
hear,
Mrs. F, A. Ehret is on the sick
list.
J. F. Baker has purchased the
John Hamilton farm of 100 acres
at "a, ZOO per acre.
Miss Eta Clark, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Blum, left Monday for Kansas
City.
Weaver & Tanner, our hustling
merchants of Skinner, have treat
ed their store to a new coat OF
paint, which adds a great deal
to its looks.
Mrs. Russell Squirting is visit.
ing relatives in Mexiro this week
Mrs. J. T. Gatewood has just
returned from an extended visit
in the West.
John Wiley is quite sick at
this writing.
Miss Otie Baker began teach,
ing Gatewood school Monday
She is an excellent teacher and
is welcomed by all in this com.
munity.
j. w. Holloway is the owner OF
another fine jack colt.
There will be an ice cream
social at Bethlehem church Sat
urday evening, Sept. 4. Everyone
invited to come.
The Meyer Bros. and ShousC
Bros. threshing crews finished
work in this vicinity last Satur,
day.
John Elvin and Sam Showers
gave a lawn party to large mum
Der of friends Sat. night. Every
one present had good time.
C. A. Candy. our excellent road
boss. is certainly putting the
culverts in good shape in our com
munity.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
WEST CONCORD,

Geo. Crum has the chills.
o. F. PiOtt and family of Halls
vile are visiting Ches. Berry, near
Concord.
Miss Rena Griffith of Slater is
visiting her parents, J. T. Allen
and wife, near Concord.
Cliff Lawrence and family are
taking an outing. They will
spend two weeks at Belmar
Springs.
John Mocaby and wife and R.
L. Allen of Youngers, spent Sun
day with j. T. Allen s.
Tom Hite has completed his
new house, J. T. Allen the con
tractor.
Homer Hite will begin his build,
ing Wednesday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
LADDONIA.

w. r. and Clarence Harrell OF
Montgomery City are here look
in garound.
g. Nelson while digging in the
coal chute breathed some bad air
and he fell 40 feet, hurting him
badly. But at this writing he is
improving.
Mr.. Guy Riddle and Miss
Mamie Neal, both of this place,
were married in Mexico Thurs
day. We extend congratulations.
Miss Lizzie Williams arrived
home after spending a few days
in Quincy and Wellsville.
Chever Day sold his pretty resi-.
dence north of the railroad.
E. j. Hamilton sold his livery
barn to Pittmap Bros, south OF
town.
Miss NIadge Gill of Perry and
Sallie Vandeventer attended the
Fair at Mexico Wednesday.
Mrs. G. W. Ferguson left We'd.
nesday to make her daughter a
visit at Clark, Mo.
Miss Ida Lake spent Wednes
day and Thursday in Mexico.
Watch the dates of the Corr
Carnival, Oct. CTS. OF course
you ARE coming.
The Gravel Glass" will serve
ice cream out at L. L. Spencer.
Saturday evening. Everybody
invited.
p. d. Hodge came in from Far
go, N. D., to visit his parents, J
r. Hodge and wife.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
NORTH MoLINo.

We need a good rain.
Born, to John Cauthorn and
wife, Aug. 26, a son.
Mrs. John Mundy is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Wood of Columbia was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ed.
Bybee, several days last week.
James Walden and family OF
near Sedalia were the guests of
his mother several days last week,
Frank Cauthorn and family of
Mexico visited home folks here
last week.
Mrs. Welch of near Centralid
visited his sister, Mrs. Ed Sharp
last week.
Ed. Sharp and son bought two
nice cows and one calf, paying
$40 for one cow and $35 for one
COW and calf.
Frank Cauthorn of Aberdeen
Wash, is visiting his mother, Mrs
Mary Cauthorn. This is the first
time he has been at home fol
more than two years. He is il
the real estate business.
Felix Martin and son delivered
20 head of hogs the first of this
I week at 6 cts.
Sorry to hear of Chas. eau
thorn's troubles. His wife dice
a few weeks ago, as we made
mention of at the time; a couple
of weeks later his youngest chile
died; a few days later one of the
children got some powder an(
put it in a can and touched ,
match to it, causing the powder tt
explode. The child was badly
burned, especially about tn,
face. 1t was thought for Severa
days he would always be blind
but they think now that his ey,
sight will be all right.
Ed. Sharp has bought a bran
new cane mill. He has a fine cant
patch. He will soon be ready 5;
go to making molaSSes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
CAUGHT THE MINISTER.
Rev. Mr.. Lusk Was Charmed The
Other Night.

AA~A
The following is taken from the
Westerly, l.. J., Sun and refers to
a former Mexico pastor:
Rev. /. f. Lusk was taken by
surprise last Friday evening. He
was down street, when his daugh.
ter came after him, somewhat
unusual thing for minister's to
do. But he accepted of the call
home in proper spirit, and when
he got home was escorted into
the church vestry AS he opened
the door, before he sould really
explain how it was that so many
of the church people had assem-
bled, he was greeted with a cheer.
just as though the conquering he
70 was about to enter Then he
looked around and found large
gathering Of church people, young
and elderly. looking for his re
turn. OF course he had to make
a speech Of acknowledgment, and
then somebody else had few
words to say, and then everybody
sang, and then Roscoe Babcock
made solo speech, the illustrated
part of which was the presen-
tatiOn to Mr.. Lusk of a handsome
gold watch chain together with a
Masonic emblem as a charm. Mr.
Lusk gathered himself together
and told the audience what he
thought of them and then every,
body cheered again. And then
they had refreshments, and wheu
the time came for the party to
separate everybody went away
convinced that it was a good
thing to gather in that sort of a
way, especially if they could catch
their pastor off down town when
they were gathering, The whole
affair was great success, and
even Mr.. Lusk has to admit that
he had a good time too. OF course
if he did, the others did also, be
cause, you know, it is more bless
ed to give than to receive. That
was why the pastor had the short
end of the affair.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
NORTH LIBERTY.

Emery Bise left Wednesday for
Omaha, Neb., to go into the barber
business. We regret to lose En-
cry from our midst but wish him
success in his new work.
Misses Lucille and Pauline
Kunkel of Mexico, came out on
their wheels to visit at Henry
Kunkel's last week.
Mrs. Monia Edwards and son
Luke, returned home Sunday
after a few days visit in Colum.
bia.
G. +. Younger set up a cane
mill Wednesday, ready for max.
ing sorgum.
Judge Smiths sale was sue
cess. Everything sold well a
sumptous dinner on the ground
free to all.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

George M. Pearson Of this city
lately connected with the Kemp &
Pearson Clothing Co. here, has
accepted a position as travelling
salesman for II. A. Seinsheimel
& Co., a well known clothing con,
Germ Of Cincinnati, Ohio, His ter.
ritory will be in Utah, Colorado
New Mexico and Arizona. Mr.
Pearson is a hustler and viii make
good IN his new line Of work.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
Married Yesterday.

Mr.. E. ]. Wylde of st. Loris
son of Postmaster Wylde ol Ben.
ton City and Miss Clara Rockwell
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B
Rockwell of Martinsburg, were
married yesterday at nigh noon al
the brides home. We yntPnJ
them our congratulations and
best wishes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
Cold Winter Predicted.

We will make prediction now
it will be cold and frosty between
Oct. LIST and March LIST. A pail
of our Big Bargain Blankets will
do you no harm and might dc
good. Try it once, it don't cost
much. Your Friend,
McLONEY.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
BEREA.

J. NJ. Richardson is losing Il
large number of hogs.
Miss Daisy Deardoff of Bach
elor. is spending a few weeks
with friends here.
R. L. Miller spent a few days
recently at Norborne and other
points in Carol county.
Mrs. H. c. Berrey is the guest
of Mrs. Robert Guthrie of Benton
City this week.
Mrs. Burdett is erecting new
residence.
Born, Aug. 26, to the wife OF
John CauthOrn, a son.
P. r. Cauthorn and wife had
as their guests last week, Frank
Cauthorn and wife and children
of Mexico and Jas. Walden and
wife and children of near Sedalia
Mrs. Polly Dye of Mexico spent
a few days in this neighborhoot
recently.
George Baker and sister, Miss
Anna of Perry, spent Sunday will
Mrs. Felix Martin.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Laddonia citizens held couple
of public meetings last week and
raised near $500 for a KOrn Kar-
nival Oct, 6, 7 and s. The public
are taking hold of the matter with
vim and it will be a go and
don't you forget it. When thu
farmers in that section undertake
anything they know no such
word as fail. TIE Laddonia Korr
Karnival should be attended by
people from all over the county
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

John COons, 90 years Of age.
died the evening of the oath. at
his home in LaddOnia. after a long
illness. The wife and several
step-children survive him. The
funeral was held last Thursday.
John Coons was a good fellow. \
boyhood friend of the editor OF
the Message. We are sorry ia
hear of his death.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

F. L. Vent is ont in Kansas
looking around. Thinks of buy
ing farm out there. We re
afraid we re going TO lose Mr.
Wentz from our county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

The Martinsburg Oracle says
u. A. Harris will be a candidate
for County Collector at the next
election. He was candidate
eight years ago. Audrain county
can make no better choice for col
lector than MIR Harris.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Miss Nora HUMPHREYS teaches
in the Union district this winter,
She and her mother who lives in
Mexico, will move to Phoenix, Ar
iona, when Miss Nora has com
.pleted her term Of school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Miss Irma Johnson is hOm,
from her recent ivsit in Europe
She leaves next week for Fayett.
where she will teach thru tn.
coming year in Howard Pawn
College.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02
A STATEMENT.

We have our entire line Of ladies fall
and winter suits, jackets and cloaks, also
cIoaks for infants and children, and can
fit the smallest child or the largest lady
in the county. 'Nine-tenths Of the peo-
pie in Mexico, Audrain and adjoining
counties need no introduction to our line
Of cloaks and suits. They are manufac-
tured by the Jefras Cloak Co. Of Cncin-
natl, Ohio, the largest, the oldest and the
best manufacturers Of Cloaks and suits in
the entire United States. No dealer, for
love or money, in Mexico could buy one
single garment from them but your hum
bic servant And we take no credit for
salesmans qualifications or business abili-
ty in being able to at least sell half the
cloaks that are sold in the town Of Mex
leo, but give credit where credit is due,
to the excellent qualities and fits Of JEFF
fras makes. There are hundreds Of la
dies who will read this statement who
know am telling the truth, and while
have been here in business very near Fl
years and sold the very first ready-made
suits for ladies ever brought to Mexico,
and have been at the same old trade for
over 81 years, | know lhave several things
to learn about the ready-to-wear business
yet, and all the request | have to make
Of you, dear reader, is to look before you
buy, and for goodness sakes do not over
look, Your Friend,
McLONEY.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Mcclure
have returned home from a visit
to Frank Mcclure and family al
Hadley, Texas. Crops cut short
somewhat down there for want
of rain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

G. F. Clark goes to Arizona in
a few days to see his brother, Eb-
en- Clark, who is very ill at thai
place. Eben Clark used to re
side in Mexico and 36 years age
taught school near here.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Hon. Z. c. Waters of Vandalia
was here Thursday and Friday OF
the Fair. He doesn't forget his
home town and the community
he was talking the Vandalia Korn
Karnival.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

VIM. Berry of this city has been
chosen as sole judge in the saddle
horse rings for the Hutchinson.
Kansas, fair, which is to be held
about the middle Of this month.
Mr.. Berry is deserving of the
honor and we congratulate him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Mr.. j. L, Dudley of Long
Branch and Miss Nora Moody.
southeast of Mexico, were mar
ried last Sunday, at the home Of
the bride. Here's wishing them
long life and happiness.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

John Atkins Of Vandalia was
here several days during the Fair.
putting in a word at every oppo:-
tunity for the Vaudalia Carnival.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

J. G. Lakenan and family have
moved back TO Mexico from Am
arillo, Texas. Their many friends
here are glad of their return.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

F. r. Burden, president of Mex.
leo Business College, opened a
commercial college in Fulton this
week. His work here opens
September 6. We are glad to
see Mr.. Burden branching out.
His work for his pupils has al
ways given satisfaction.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Miss Lille zohl has returned
to her home in Moberly after
spending the week with her
friend, Miss Mary Howard, near
Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

The Message lost out in report
ing Judge j. W. Smiths sale
Tuesday. We turned our note
book over to our friend H. P.
Warden and it seems he got in the
woods and failed to get out,
There was big crowd at the sale,
everybody was given a big free
dinner and all stock sold at good
prices. Amos Harris started the
live stock sale by bidding 1895 fol
a yearliug jack. Elmer Smitl
paid 800 for a bred iennt. Cat
tie, horses, sheep, etc., sold at like
fancy prices. Judge Smith hat
his farm nicely stocked.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Beulah Jordon of this
city, who has been very i'll with
typhoid foyer, is now thought to
be on the WAY t9 recovery.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-09-02

Miss Vera Hougland left this
week for Milton, Iowa, where she
viii teach thru the coming year.