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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
A Family Reunion.

The following dispatch from
Mexico, Mo-, appeared in the st.
Louis Republic last Saturday:
j. r. Owen of this city and
seven chdilren spent the day to-
gether for the first time last Sun
day. The occasion was family
reunion.
Mr.. Owen is So years old and
was a major in the Twenty-secOnd
Missouri Volunteers in the Mexi-
can War under Colonel Doniphan,
of st. Joseph.
The children present were: Mrs.
Ann Housely, Big Piney, Pulaski
county; Mrs. Nancy KnOder and
Mrs. Mary Hedges, both of Ne.
vads, Mo-. the sons, all residents
Of Mexico-Charles, James, Mon
roe and Dave.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Mrs. j. NJ. Hudson, of Mexico,
and who used TO attend the Mex
leo High School, lately bought a
big interest in the Gate City Bank
at Kansas City.
Mrs. Davis of Mexico went
down to vsiit her daughter, Mrs.
w. w. Braden, near Laddonla.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Braden has been very ill lately,
suffering with spasms at differ
ent intervals.
Rev. w. A. Davis, who has
been II years a missionary in ia
pan, preached at the Mexico
Methodist church last Sunday.
His city, Kyoto, has a population
of $4,000 people and has 915 Bud
dhist temples and not one Metho-
dist church. The brother is rails
ing money and will go back and
build such church.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Hardin Girl Elopes.

The Kansas City journal used
the following item last week:
"Tired Of the pursuit Of book
knowledge and preferring welded
bliss to college life, pretty 1S-year
old Ellen LaBryer, of FL Reno,
Ok, a senior at Hardin College,
Mexico, Mo-, yesterday deserted
her books, and stealing away from
friends and unsuspecting profes-
ors, came to Kansas City with the
man of her choice, Barney Stew
art, of Oklahoma City, Okla, and
became his wife.
eyes, it was an elopement, "
Mrs. Stewart admitted last night
at the Hotel Baltimore. eve have
known each other for several
months, and we just got tired of
waiting. so we thought we woIld
let my school work go. I expect
papa will be pretty mad, but he
will forgive us.
They were married late yester-
day afternoon by the Rev. Hamp-
den s. Church. Mr.. Stewart is
secretary and treasurer of the /
j. Stewart Lumber Company, OF
Oklohama City. His bride is the
daughter of J. A. LaBryer, pro.
prietor of a large transfer and
storage company in FL Reno"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Short Horn Calves Sold.

s. P. Emmons & Sons held their
Short Horn bull calf sale last Sat
urday in Southwest Mexico.
There was a large crowd present,
from here and there over the
county and surrounding counties,
but the animals sold cheap. The
following were among the sales :
Chief Prince, red bull, w. w.
johnson, Mexico, Mo, $3.50.
No. 2. Stratheries Diamond, red
roam bull, II. o. Rickamps, Mos
COW Mills, $50.
No. 3. Victoria Monarch, red
bull, G. w. Cunningham, Benton
City, $s5.
No. 4. Prince of lakeland, red
bull, Ben Keller, Ethelyn, Mo,
$50.
No. 5. Violets Gloster, red bull,
Jas. Simms, Mexico, Mo-, $45.
No. 6. Scotchman 2nd, roam
bull, s. p. Carter, Mexico, $47.50
Many buyers were present from
a, distance and the Fulton train
was held 10 minutes for the Cal
laway county men present.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
HE LOST OUT.
Former Superintendent Of Mexico
Brick 90.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 1s.-The
comparatively small income from
his estate allowed former Capt.
Oberlin NJ. Carter, formerly of
Mexico, Mo-, by Judge Kohlsaat
is taken from the former army
officer in a decision of the United
States Court of Appeals handed
down here.
Carter was convicted several
years ago of participating in a
fraud on the government by
means of which he participated
with harbor contractors in an il
legal profit of approximately $2,.
100000. The government sued ia
recover and practically all OF
Carter's assets were ordered
turned over to the government
However, Judge Kohlsaat found
that part of the assets were nm
tainted and ordered that paid tC
Carter. By the Appellate Court 8
decision today this portion also
goes to the government.
eve are constrained TO the
belief" said the opinion of the
Court of Appeals, THAT the evi
dence in this case is decisive, moi
only a fraud perpetrated by the
contractors, but of concurrence
and participation by Capt
Carter"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Mrs. Hendrix's Death.

Concerning the death of this
good woman the Vandalia Mail
says:
Mrs. Mary Hendrix, wife Of B.
F. Hendrix, died at her home in
Laddonia Sunday morning, of
blood poisoning, after an illness
of but a week. Funeral services
were held at the family residence
Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock,
prayer offered by Ben Hale. f.
c. Kennen read an appropriate
poem. After the service, the re-
mains were inferred in the Lad
dOnia cemetery.
Mr.. Hendrix had but recently
recovered his house. On Mon
day, March s, Mrs. Hendrix ran
silver from one of the old
shingles, which they were using
for kindling, into her hand be-
tween the tumb and index finger.
In removing the splinter, it is
thought that part Of it remained
in her hand. That night the part
began paining her. The pain in
creased. and no relief could be OBJ
tanned from the best medical skill.
She grew worse until at last
death came to her relief six days
later.
Deceased was a relative by
marriage of Mrs. J. S. Groves, of
this city, who, with her husband
! and Mesdames Meyers and Thur
man, also reatlives, attended the
funeral.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Can't DO aonna ThinRa.

The Centralia Courier strikes
from the shoulder in the follow
ing words:
The Courier eongratulates the
Audrain County Court upon its
high regard for law and order,
evidenced in the courts action
in the recent saloon cases in Mex
leo. Saloon men sooner or later
viii find out that it pays to be
law-abiding and that even a
grog-shOp keeper can not boss a
town and run a saloon successful.
ly both at the same time.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
That Man Race.

The following is repeated from
the Sturgeon Leader:
We notice that the Mexico, San.
ia Fe and Perry Traction Com
pany has reelected R. E. Race
auditor for another year. He's
got more brains and push about
him than any half dozen men that
could be named. He's absolutely
honest and thoroughly reliable.
No wonder he makes good. If
that line is ever built, and we be-
lieve it will be, the credit will
belong in a great measure to r.
f. Race. He took hold of matters
down at Mexico when the road
was about to funk and he has
put the enterprise on its feet
again. If he tells you the road
will be built, it will be.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Ploughed up a Coin.

Charles +. Morris who resides
on the A. d. jackson farm south
west of Mexico while ploughing
the other day turned up a valu-
able piece of money. The ground
had never been broken before and
when the piece of money was
dropped there no man could
guess. 1t was seven inches below
the surface. It is a silver piece, o
little thinner than the American
silver dollar but is a fraction
wider. On one side il has the fol-
lowing inscription: "Republica
Mexieana :" then there is the i'm
age of an eagle with a struggling
snake in its beak and a bunch OF
cactus in its talons spreading its
wings over its aerie.
On the reverse side are the fol-
lowing characters A star follow
ed by "s R. Do. 1926, r. L. 10 DIS
! 90 G's.," and the word "Liber-
tad" on an image resembling the
skull cap worn by the school boys
in these times.
Mr.. Morris prizes his find very
highly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Secretly Married.

Miss Abbie Morris, daughter of
Pate S. Morris of this city. who
for several months past had been
connected with a millinery store
in st. Louis was secretly married
about FIVE weeks ago in that city
TO Mr.. Campbell of Illinois. Mrs.
Campbell came to Mexico last
Thursday and broke the first news
Of her marriage to her parents
here. Mr.. Campbell also arrived
here later on visit and then went
home with his new wife to break
the news of the marriage to his
parents in Illinois.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Sold Two Fine Jacks.

II. NJ. Royalty, near Vandalia,
sold two fine jacks this week to
w. S. league Of LaHarpe, Kan
sas. One was coming four years
old and sold for 5000 and the
other was coming two years old
and brought $500. The animals
were shipped through TO Kansas
by express.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Mrs. Robinson Dead.

Mrs. John Robinson died at her
home in this city last Thursday
afternoon. She had been i'll for a
long time Of paralysis. She was
aged 63 years and besides the
husband is survived by three
children-Mrs. A. II. Whitney
and Miss Nellie Robinson of this
city and Arthur Robinson Of Bos-
ton, Mass. The funeral was held
at the Baptist church Friday
afternoon conducted by Rev. II,
+. Truck. Deceased was greatly
beloved and scores Of friends *.
tend sympathy TO the bereavSd
ones.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
Married Last Week.

Mr.. Irwin Sebastian and Miss
LYNNE b. FAINT were united in
marriage the evening of the 18th
inst. at the home of the bride S
parents in this city, Rev. A. A.
Wallace officiating. 1t is a highly
popular young couple and they
have the best wishes of many
friends. They will reside near
Stephens store.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Judge J. d. Barnett held a
special term of the Audrain
County Circuit Court last week.
Motions az follows were disposed
of:
Edison VS.. ClarksOn Realty Co.,
appealed.
Mabry vs.. Smith, appealed.
Curry VS.. LaFon, appealed.
Edmonston vs. Helm, appealed
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Mr.. Frank Hoover and Miss
Rosa Neff were married the even
ing Of the 18th inst. at the home
Of Mr.. Jesse Hoover, near Thorn
son. Here's wishing this splendid
young couple long life and hap
piness and prosperity together
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

President Hill of the State Uni
versity viii deliver the gradual
ing address before the class Of
1909 vandalia High School.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
THE SCHOOL MEETINGS.
Arbor Day Also. Suggestions to
the Men and Women Of Au-
drain County.
Editor Message:

Inc annual HchOol heeIhk VIII
be held this year. April 9Th, be-
ginning at 2 o'clock p. m. ArbOr
Day is on Friday April 9th, One
or the other of these days will
be a good time for the people, all
the people, to come together and
discuss the questions Of most inn
portance to the community.
At the annual meeting one or
more directors will be chosen,
and a county superintendent or
commissioner will be elected, who
under the new law will become
county superintendent in August.
The best and most available per-
son in the district should be elect
ed director, while the best quail
fed, most industrious and most
progressive person in the county
should be chosen for commission
er-superintendent. The voters
should refuse to support any but
the best.
Besides selecting district and
county school officers, the voters
must determine the length Of
term in excess of eight months,
the amount of levy for school pur-
poses in excess of 40 cents, and
dispose Of all other items in the
notices or that may be legally
called up by the chairman.
Under our law, women have no
right to vote but there is no good
reason why they should not at
tend the annual school meetings
and witness the manner of pro-
cedure of their husbands, fathers
and brothers in disposing of mat
ters Of interest to the entire lis
trict. Their presence would, with
out doubt, add TO the interest and
the uplift Of the occasion and the
advance of every good cause. Let
the women of the district attend
the school meetings and join in
the discussions.
In addition to the usual school
questions mentioned and Others
that may arise, it would be well to
consider the following topic
"How Improve Our School. "
Under this head any or all of the
following questions may be dis
cussed:
Clean, attractive school rooms
The roads leading to the school
house.
The improvement of school
grounds.
The planting and care'of trees
on school grounds.
The Importance of pure drink
ing water for the children.
The proper lighting, heating
and ventilation of the schoO
room.
School libraries, how secIrt
and use.
The value of a good teacher anC
how retain her.
Cooperation of patrons witt
teacher and board.
Duty Of patrons and board Il
visit the school.
Value Of pictures for the schoO
room,
How bring the school life ant
the home life closer together.
If there is not sufficient tim
for the discussion of the above ant
other questions OF interest TO tn
community, l suggest that anothe
meeting be held on April 9th, Al
Dor Day, and that all the peopl
meet, consider these matters fully
plant trees, shrubs, ETC., an
agree upon a fixed policy for th
Improvement Of school condition
in the district.
Very truly yours,
Howard A. Gas
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

A. d. Perry and son, Robert,
arrived home last week from a
visit to friends in Indiana.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Il. G. Cant, Jr., changed the
address Of his Message from Lad
dOnia TO Wellsville.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

]. b. ShAnks and family have
moved to Mexico from Fargo,
Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

b. r. Middleton last week sold
to BIr. KeItner Of Benton City
pair Of horses FOR 1925.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25
MEXICO ACTIVITIES.
A Little Child's Danger. Champ
Clark's Declaration. FOL
lowing the Flag"

week. Iney were aDle 10 secure
all their former pupils and a
number of new ones.
The Hon. Champ Clark wrote
r. II. EdmOnds here declaring he
had nothing to do in selecting
the site for Mexico's new 10000
postoffice building. That's right,
Mr.. Clark introduced the bill in
Congress for the Appropriation for
the building and when that was
secured Clark 3 activities and in
terest in the case ceased. Champ
Clark is all right and has better
gumption than TO have figured
in the matter further.
Mrs. Martha A. Downing's an
aunt of Prof. j. w. Million, who
resided at Hopkins, Mo-, died a
short time ago and in her will be-
queathed 81 1000 to be added to
the endowment fund of Hardin
College. The money has already
been forwarded to Judge John A.
Guthrie here, treasurer of Har-
din College.
Cordell Hunter of Jacksonville,
ILL.,, died at the home of his Sis
ter, Mrs. Lawrence johnson, in
this city, last Saturday morning.
of lung affection. He was here on
visit at the time of his death.
Besides the sister mentioned he
is survived by the following rela-
tives: The father, two brothers,
Henry of Kansas City and Chas.
of Indiana. and two sisters, Mrs.
Alice Mcnamara Of Jacksonville
and Mrs. Dora Lusk of Califarnia.
The little three year old son of
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stratton in
the north part Of town strayed
from home last Saturday and
about noon appeared at the JEFF
ferson street railroad crossing.
But attracted no immediate at
tention. But shortly a switch en-
gine appeared and the child stood
on the track in its way till an un-
identified travelling man, noticing
the child's danger snatched it up
just in time to save its being
cruhed to death under the wheels.
The parents were searching for
the child and they consider that
they owe that travelling man a
world of thanks.
Ray billiard, one of the clever
clerks who serves for Ricketts, &
Emmons, underwent a surgical
operation a few days ago for an
unnatural growth in his throat
The operation was very painful
but all hope that Ray will soor
be well again.
All Mexico is pleased with
those chime whistles now used or
all Wabash engines. One patror
says he dosen't like the shril
whistle generally used on loco
mOtives-thcy keep him awak,
at night. The Mexico public il
great ON following the flag"
d. p. Moore, formerly of Mex
leo, and who lived many years a
Laddonia, this county. is a candi
date for mayor ON an independ
ant citizens ticket at WebsteI
Groves, Mo. d. p. Is not much o
a politician but he has the bust
ness ability alright.
Mrs. Charles Norton, Of Car
lysle, KY, has been the guest o
Mrs. J. c. RingO and Mrs. w. A
Sharp and other friends here 10
several days.
Elliott Mason, who is in the EN-
ploy of the government arrives
last week for a short visit to hi
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j
Mason.
Sometimes they come a lon
way to get where they think the
can get justiee--in the Audrai
County Circuit Court O. II. New
man VS.. The City Of Hannibal, o
change Of venue, win be trie
here next term.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Mrs. L. b. Campbell Of this city
has been entertaining her friend
Mrs. Z. G. Kidwell Of Auxvasse.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

b. r. Middleton sold 10 w,
Hardin Sims a span of mules for
1856.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-03-25

Mrs. Samuel Hale, south of
Laddonia, visited Mrs. Thurston
Elliott of Mexico last week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-16
EVELYN NESB|T
THAW ON STAND
Called by State at Hearing
on Husbands Sanity.
VERY RELUCTANT WITNESS

10 Questioned About Alleged Threat
to XIII Her Made by Thaw During
One Of Her Visits to Matteawan.
Counsel for Thaw objects to Hcr
Being Allowed to Answer and is
Sustained.
White Plains, N. Y, July 14.-Eve-
Ign Nesbit Thaw, subpoenaed by the
state, which is opposing her husbands
release from the Matteawan asylum
for the criminal insane, took the stand
as a witness at the hearing in tho
supreme court here on Harry K.
Tkaw;s mental condition.
Deputy Attorney General Clark
asked the witness about a conversa-
ton which she had with her husband
at Matteawan soon after he was COM
mitted, at which Daniel O'Reilly, one
of Thaw's former lawyers, was pres
ent. Mrs. Thaw declined to admit
whether she had such a conversation,
saying:
81 had rather not answer that ques-
tion."
Ibid Harry Thaw make a threat
during that conversation that he
would kill you?" asked Mr.. Clark.
Thaw's counsel objected on the
grounds that the conversation be-
tween husband and wife vas priv
ileged. Justice Mills ruled that the
witness could answer.
Doesn't Care to Answer.
II don't care to. answer that ques-
tion,' said Mrs. Thaw. land l have
not claimed any privileges sc far as
the record will show" added the wit
ness.
The witness declined to answer any
| Of Mr.. Clark's questions and he asked
the court to instruct her to answer.
II can't afford contempt proceed.
ings now and l must obey" said Eve
Ign, turning to Justice Mills.
After further questioning. to which
| Thaw's attorney objected, Mr.. Clark
asked the witness to describe the ap.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-16
LEvEE BUILDINGS FLOODED

Mississippi River at st. Louis contin-
ues to Rise.
st. Louis, July 14.-The Mississippi
river continues rising and water has
entered many buildings on the levee.
The greatest damage has been to
farm crops along the Missouri river
between Jefferson City and st.
Charles. Thousands of acres have
been flooded. Wheat ready for thresh-
ing has been destroyed and corn fields
wiped out.
The railroad situation is little i'm
proved. Only the Missouri Pacific and
Rock Island lines are open between
Kansas City and here. Other roads
are using the Missouri Pacific tracks,
Kansas City, July 14-F1ood condi-
lions in this vicinity show much Inn
provement. The Kansas and Missouri
rivers are stationary. Eastern train
service is better, but train service
South and Southwest IL still demora-
1ized.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-16
BRYAN SENDS LETTER
TO PRESIDENT TAFT
Suggests Vote on Popular E|ec-
ton Of Senators.

Lincoln, Neb., July 14.-William
Jennings Bryan has addressed a let
ter to President Taft asking the pres
ident to allow the people to vote on
popular election Of senators. Mr.
Bryan says:
president Taft-Now that the
states are going to vote On the rati-
fication of the amendment specifically
authorizing an income tax why not
give them a chance to vote on an
amendment providing for the election
Of United States senators by popular
vote? In your speech Of acceptance
you said that you were personally in
clined to favor such a change in the
Constitution. Would this not be an
opportune time to present the subject
to congress? Two constitutional
amendments. one authorizing an in
come tax and the other providing for
the popular election Of senators.
would make your administration
memorable and I pledge you whatever
assistance I al render in securing
the ratification of these amendments"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-16

streets and 1t is believed the nation
alists will attack their position in full
force II they do not surrender.
The safety Of foreigners does not
appear, at this writing, to be seri.
ously threatened.
Z The fighting in the streets contin-
ued for hours. but mostly at long
range. There were no attempts to in
terfere with any Of the legations or
the British OF Russian banks.
Seize Parliament Building.
Sipahdar and Sardahasad, the ma
tionalist leaders, are in possession of
the parliament building. A body of
local nationalists, under the leader
ship of Young Seyed, have taken pos
session of the residence Of Sand-ed-
Dowleh, the foreign minister. Many
Of the royalist soldiers, including a
number of Cossacks, have deserted to
the nationalists.
The populace of the city is enthusi-
astic over the advent of the national
list forces. They throng the streets
wearing red badges and offering en-
enlargement to the revolutionary SOL
diers.
There was q sharp outbreak of rifle
IRE near the British legation. but it
did not last long and the casualties
among the nationalists were slight.
The nationalists are in possession Of
the central Offices of the Persian in
ternal telegraph system. The Indo-
European telegraph line, the outlet to
Leadon, 10 still working, but with diff
Guilty.
The shah is closely guarded in the
palace, around which the greater part
Of the defending force 10 now collect
ed, defending the barbados in the
streets which lead to the palace en-.
frances. q
The rebels before they attacked Te-
heran had ravaged the wide and fer
the plateau about the city.
The occupation Of the Persian cap
HAL by the nationalists is q direct re-
suit OF the insistence Of the Persian
people that the shah govern the coun-
try under the constitution Of Jan. 1,
1907. The shah signed this constitu-
ton when he assembled the throne, but
from the first he showed an inclina-
ton to disregard it and finally with
drew Il.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-07-16

Tucumcari,t N. NJ, June 30.---The
a~nnti-saloon campaign ct Endee. Nm,
came to q climax when q band Of
masked men rode their horses through
the doors OF q saloon and, after driv-
ing the customers into the street.
"shot up" the bar until: the mirrors
and glassware we're nothing but
wree,ckage. The raiders then crashed
into dance hall and, while some Of
the women tainted and others rushed.
screaming for the doors, the same
programme Of destruction was carried
out. The raiders then rode rapidly.
sway.