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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
SAVING PAINT MONEY



In arranging for painting, a good
many property-owners try to save
money by employing the painter who
offers to do the Job cheapest--or try
to save money by insisting on n low
priced paint. But no property.owner
would run such risks IL he realized
what must BIO taken into consldera-
ton in order TO get Job that will
wear and give thorough satisfaction.
No HORSEPOWER will go wrong on
the painting question II he writes Ma
tional Lead Company, 1902 Trinity
Building, New York, for their House
owners Painting outHt No. 10, which
Is sent free. IL Is a complete guide
to painting. IL includes book of
color schemes for either exterior or
interior painting, a book OF specifica-
tons, and an instrument for detecting
adulteration in paint materials.
Nearly every dealer has National
Lead Company's pure white lead.
Dutch Boy Painter trademark II
yours has not notify National Lead
Co.. and arrangements will be made
for you to get Il.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
wh,n chloago Got a.osInq.

In 1850 Chicago went almost mad
over tho fact that lots on what 10 now
La sale street sold for $1,000. which
hnd sold Tor only $50 but . year b.
gors. When Chlcago's taxea totmlsd
almost $500 in 1892 the town uttered
A whoop Of iuhiIsflon. and when Ia
1gsa settlers began 10 arrive Al the
rate OF 100 people "a two weeks. brlns'
ing fhe total population 10 60 1000 be-
tore 1887. chlcaEo's hopes went mild.
~ mad. She took out a city charter.
aid Chicago. and the pace abe has kept
since that al the world kHows.--
OUTING
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

The police magistrate OF an inland
city-at one side a high desk, at the
rear grated door opening into a cor
ridor of cells. Half.a-dozen policemen
and several reporters in various In.
dolent attitudes. too lazy even 10 fan
themselves. Behind the desk a tall
man with a military bearing and an
empty sleeve. Such Is the scene.
oficer Riley marched his prisoner
up to the desk--an Italian, swarthy
and sullen. In a country where taxes
are levied for every window in q
house. ~ II wonder that little sunshine
falls on the peoples facesT
The tall. military man fingered a
letter as he looked sternly down at
the prisoner.
II got i'm. yer honor!" said onicer
Riley.
You fellows are a blame nuisance"
said his honor. land I'm going TO
make an example of you. You we're
grinding your organ along Sylvania
avenue"
The Italian laid his arm lovingly
over the instrument suspended from
his shoulder by straps and sustained
by sort of wooden silt.
Il no blame nuisance" he said. my
name Antonio PagIiacci."
Here's the complaint against you. -
said the military man. holding up the
letter. You shall hear It;
superintendent of Police. Dear Sir:
believe there ls an ordinance forbidding
organ-grinders the street. and should
like to know why the police do not en-
force the law? For three mornings In
succession an Italian has passed through
Sylvania avenue with an organ and the
nuisance Is becoming intoleTable. II these
people are permitted 10 continue. why
not confine them TO the poorer quarters.
where the racket will not CRATE on re-
fined ears2''
That's signed by one OF the richest
and best men In the town." said the
magistrate.
A gloomy sort OF defiance darkened
the Italians face. Il no care" he
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

said. when I make de little children
glad, no care when de big man get
mad"
But we care" said the magistrate,
Fined $40 and costs, and don't you
do IL again"
The italian put his hand TO his head
in dazed way. al no understand"
he said. In Italy American man
give me $40. here make me pay ten"
Gave I'm ten2-that's good, dago."
called out q policeman sitting In the
window. Nov shell out the same
tenner"
aDat true--one time in Napoi
Drunken sailor men on street. | play
Home, Sweet Home They cry, cry
like little baby. One come up an
give me $40 gold"
''That was to stop playing" volun.
teered one OF the reporters.
THE man was drunk, sure" sug-
gested policeman.
81 thought you'd a. got the ten
from some crowned head maybe. Ever
play for kings and queens2"
Il play for de great general in
world" and the Italians face liz up
proudly.
"Ls's hear about st. dAso," cried
someone.
The military-Iooking man was iig.
uring up costs and making an entry
in q large book. Tho Italian began:
II nrst live IN New York. you
know. One day I play on corner of
BID usreet--play twice. then so on,
Then young woman came out. run
after me--give me half a. dollar.
Play again. she say. Play ''Staz
spangie Banner" Sick man want %
hear
-6he point at window upstairs.
play aGain--'8tRr spanGie Banner
and verdi 'Aaisefcre. Then 10 away,
REX day come again"
'You reusmhercd the halt dol
Lar. chr
Il play star Spauale Banner and
Verdi march from 'BellsafIo.' Girl
come down sn' say. Come play every
dny--generai vera sick"
ibid she give you another hAlff'
4 come every day 10 big fine house
I play star apanglc Banner, Bells
aTio.' srruyatore Next week. maybe
two week. eifi come down an tel
me. General say You come ~ once,
me go np. Fms house. nice lounge.
eaFtains. pictures aiaiuas. many
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
Question Of the Hour.

I'VE are really at a loss to know
how 10 punish Earle" she said. I'VE
have tried all the punishment in our
kindergarten list without effect. We
have reasoned with him and told him
that he will cease to be our pretty pet
and will grow up TO be q bad, bad
man, and"
Madam" interrupted the gentleman
OF the old school, who was visiting
them, you will find on the trunk In
my room very excellent strap that
shall not need temporarily"
But. OF course. he didn't know any.
thing about modern methods.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

BY GEORGE SIEBEL
Copyright. by J. b. LlppluoOt, Coz

sword. Me go up front room. see
general. He sit in big chair. his foot
on other big chair, pillows hold him
up. blankets round his leg.
81 like you play he say. I like
hear Star Spangle Banner" Make
me think about Appomatto.'
What's that?" demanded the man
with the empty sleeve.
"Appomattol Then general say.
What de other tune?-sad. slow,
strong tuner
'Belisario.' I say.
"'Play him. he say.
II play him-you know"
The Italian reached for the crank
Of his organ. and the strains Of that
magnificent march. into which Doni.
Eetu has put so much OF frustrated
ambition. of desolate glory. Of sol
emn sorrow and sublime anguish,
filled the police court--that march I'm
which Donizetti rises almost to the
sublimlty OF the funeral music In tho
otterdaemmerung."
Il tell him about the opera ! see In
Milano-how old general win all
world--many great fight. then king
put his eyes out, and he have to beg
In street-bllnd. starve.
"'Yes.' say general, poor Bellsari,
poor Belisart They do same thing
yet-put eyes out. make beg In street.
II no understand him.
"'You play every day he say
every day till dead. die soon.
You play every day 'Bellisari" an
Star Spangle Banner" That make
me think of Appomatto.'
whats that?" again demanded the
tall. milItary.looking man, who was
now listening intently.
"Appomatto! Little while later,
maybe two week. play every day
woman come down again.
They take general away to.mor.
row. she say. You no need come
again. lie go to country. He send
you this, no have money She give
me medaglia, golden medaglia, with
face OF general on.
next morning they take him away
in carriage. He look thin, hollow in
face. his eye deep In. see hlm-lots
people see him. They call him II
gran general When carriage go
away. play 'BelisRio.' He look out
an look back at me. cry, an look
at picture on medaglia.'
Afterwards hear he die. never
forget. l go away from New York,
come here TO play organ. II gran
general not think organ blame nui
sance. II general Belisario!"
The Italian fumbled n medal sus
pended from his neck by string. II
was a thin piece of gold about the
size OF half dollar. His other hand
he plunged into pocketful of coin
to pay his fine.
Lets see the medal" the empty
sieeved man said.
The Italian handed Il 20 him.
The old soldier saw on the token
the llneaments OF face he had
known well. He had watched thai
face at Donelson. at Shiloh, in the
Wilderness. at AppomattOx. In weary
days before Richmond. He handed
back the medal with tears In his
eyes.
Never mind" he cried as the Ital
ian began counting out dimes upor
the desk. Never mind--fine IL re
mitted I'll settle the costs. You 81
back and play in sylyania avenue"
RILEY" said the empty'sleevet
man. III Won HIghton kicks any more
you tell him this man has special per
mission TO play wherever he pleases.
| oficer Riley saluted in sort o
puzzled way.
by whose order. shall tell him?
The man with the empty sleev'
stood very erect. There was tremo
in his voice and tear In his eye a
he carried HIS hand TO his cap.
Tell him-tell him n Is by orde
Of Gen. Grant,"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
The City Of Thousand Tonques.

why do you devote so much time
70 the study OF the languages? Are
You going to study abroad?"
NO. I want TO be equipped to carry
on an intelligent conversation with
any one may happen to meet in New
York. "-Wnshington Star.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
AJAX Your DrugGIut Tor AlIsn's Feot-E Ease.

II tried ALIENS FOOT EASE recent
ly and have just bought another supply.
It has cured my ccrns, and tho hot. burn
ing and itching sensation In my feet which
was almost unbeaFable. and would not
be without Il now.--Mra. w, ]. Walker.
Camden, N. j." Sold by all Druggists, &c.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

Time 4 the best test. For over City
years HAmiins Wizard on has been the
most popular remedy In the United States
for tie cure OF Rheumatism, Neuralgia
and al pain and Inflammation.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

The habit Of viewing things cheer
fully. and OF thinking about life hope
fully. may be made 20 grow up In us
like any other hAbit.-smiles.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

Occasionally man listens 10 an hon
est opiniOa because Il r. 20 difkeren
from his own.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
Ambiguous.

what sort Of time did you have in
your automobile trIpf"
''oh, we had a perfectly killing
fimAi"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
HIS LUCK.

why didn't you come around ear.
Her? The snow is all melted away"
Oats just my luck, lady. Every
time feels like workin' de sun comes
out and does me out of a job!"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22


homesieader TO 800 acres--l60 free and 100 to
be purchased at $500 per acre. These lands
are 10 the grain raising area where mixed farming
Is also canned on with unqualified success. A
railway will shortly be buill 10 Hudson Bay. bring
ing the worlds market. a lhoussnd miles nearer
Ihesc whesi-6elds. where schools and churches
arc convenient. climate excellent. railways elose To
all settlements. and local markets good.
''It would take time TO assmiiate the rsvsia-
tions that visit TO the great empire lying TO
the North of US unfolded at every turn
Correspondence Of q National Editor, TJho bisitcd
Western CAnAdA IN August 1905.
LAndI may also be purchased from railway and
land companies At low prices and on easy IermS.
For pamphlets, maps and Information ms TO
low railway Tates, apply TO Superinten
OF Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or the
authorized Canadian Government Agent
J. 8. CRAWFORD, rs ". NIaIh ST.. Eaasas City, No.:
G: hR0U0iiIOh. 4l1 Merchants Lean Trust bdG.s
Chicago. Iillnsis.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

No woman really believes that she ID
IN the hcmely class.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
JUST DOUBLE
$40 ACRES INSTEAD
OF $50 ACRES

As further indueemeni
to settlement Of the
whes,-ra;Ging lands Of
Western Canada, the
Canadian Government
has increased the area
that NAV be taken by a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

BGra. vgtnasnuAs aaeenang ByEuP.
tsaisasiisa siisTspsls sasas viazssiis issaSsiais
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

The total number Of sailing vessels
In the world is double that OF steam
era.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22

favoFing that ~ used the same as lemon
or vanilla. By dissolving granUlaled sugar
In water ard adding Mapleine, q delicious
yFup . made and syrup better than maple.
NAplcino IL sold by grOccra. ~ not send &c f0f
2cz. bot and reel ~ book. ersesaai ms. t ssEi1s
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Saturday evening where many friends
4were anxiously waiting. The funeral
sservices were held in the Methodist
schurch on Sunday at one O'Clock. con-
Quoted by Rev. A. R. Kasey, his pastor,
assisted by Ed. z. T. Williams. The
house was crowded to it's full capacity
and both speakers paid high tribute to
the virtues of the deceased and spoke
particularly of the unusual devotion
manifested for his wife and daughter.
In the city cemetery, in the presence
|of one of the largest gatherings that
have met there to pay the last sad rites
Ito departed friend, the body was laid to
rest and the mound bedecked with
|wreaths of the choicest flowers.
In this sad and unexpected dispensa-
|tion of Providence we extend our deep
lest sympathy to the surviving brother,
the devoted wife and loving daughter,
trusting that an All Wise Providence
may dispel their grief and constantly
and abundantly bless them through the
Journey of life.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Notice.

While our Merit Contest was on, one
year ago, some friends of the contest
ants ordered The News to be mailed to
some of their friends and paid it for
one year. This was done with good
will toward the friend and to place the
vote in favor of their candidate. Owing
to the crowded condition at that time
we failed to keep record of such sub
scriptions and now ask every one who
received the paper through the courtesy
of friend to notify the office if it is
not wanted and it will promptly be dis
continued. If no order to discontinue
is received it will be understood that
you desire the paper and that you will
pay for it when bill is rendered. We
trust every one will renew, but are
ready to discontinue when notified.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Delightfully."- Entertained.

Miss Georgia Macmillan, reader and
,impersonator, appeared before large
audience at the courthouse last Friday
.evening. 1t was her second appear
lance before a Columbia audience, and
while she seemed to be at her best
when here last year, the numbers
given Friday evening were perfectly
|faultless. AS lady impersonator she
has no equal. Her articulation, ex-
preston and gestures are perfect. Her
Interpretation of child life and charac-
ter were supurb, her manner very cap
tivating. She reads from the best of
authors, and to fully appreciate her
renditions, you must hear her.
Miss Macmillan is quite a favorite
here. She is daughter of Rev. J. P.
Macmillan, who many years ago often
preached in Columbia.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Valuable Farm For Sale.

| will sell my farm, lying in east end
of Adair county, at Montpelier, con-
tanning 200 acres, SIS or 80 acres in fine
timber, balance in good state of
cultivation. A good two-story dwelling
and one good two-story business
house. Out buildings good. One tenant
house. The premises are fenced and
cross fenced-plenty of good water.
Price, $4,000. Go and see for your
self. | might consider timber deal.
Mrs. E. B. & Sam r. Wheat.
IA st Irving, Texas.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Notice..

To Farmers and Stock raisers f
Adair and adjoining counties: / have
purchased since last season another very
fine Jack. l doubt his equal being in
Adair or adjoining counties, also Red
Bird Stallion, which will be registered
this spring. You all know the reputa-
ton of the Red Birds. He has the
size, color and model over most of
them. 1 now have five head, two good
horses and three good jacks. Thanks
for past favors, with good will and
kind treatment for the future. Come
and see for yourself.
Very Respectfully,
SOLOMON MCFARLAND,
Is t. Cane Valley, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

In another column will be found the
advertisement of Mr.. Plato Wade's
stock. By reading.itIyou will see that
he offers one of the best bred horses in
this part of the country, Gray Lexing-
ton was sired by Red Bird, horse that
has produced many of the best in this
part of the country and one that has
grown in public favor all the time.
Gray Lexington has also proven great
sire and if you appreciated the family
from which he comes you now have
chance to show it. At the same place
is splendid Jack and Mr.. Wade asks
yours patronage if you want to raise a
good mule or fine horse. Read his ad.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Found Dead.

Last Wednesday Afternoon Mr.. Rous-
seau Wilson, farmer, who lived in
Adair county between Weed and East
Fork, was found on the roadside, dead.
There were no marks of violence on his
person, and it is supposed that heart
failure caused his death, as he was
subject to the disease.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Taylor County Wedding.

Last Thursday at o'clock Mr.. Hen
ry c. Sublett and Miss Lizzie Blevins
were happily married at Rev VIM.
Dudgeon, Cane Valley, Rev. Dudgeon
officiating.
Only few special friends witnessed
the ceremony. The groom is son of
Mr.. Henry Sublett, who lives near Re-
mine, and is popular and Industrious
young man.
The bride is resident of Taylor
county, daughter of Mr.. Charley
Blevins. The couple received number
of handsome presents.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Mr.. Jonathan Blakey, of Esto, was
wen birthday dinner ON March the
4th, it being the seventy-2nd anniversa-
ry of his birth. There were nearly a
hundred present to enjoy the passing
hours and the many table delicacies
with him. His son, Mr.. A. R. Baker
was present and was forty-eight years
old that day, while Lenes, son of A. r.
Blakey, was twenty-four years old on
the same day. 1t is rather out of the
ordinary to find members of three gen
erations of one family all born on the
same day of the same month, and ex-
actIy twenty-four years difference in
the age OF. each. The old gentlman is
in splendid health and highly enjoyed
the day with his kin and friends who
presented him with number of pres
ents as a token of their esteem.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Public Sale.

On Thursday March 18th, 1909, l will
offer for sale at my residence near
Montpelier, KY, the following: One
good horse, Is head of hogs, Is barrels
of corn, Is tons good hay, farming i'm
plements, household and kitchen furni-
ture. Terms make known on day of
sale. Mrs. Helena Williams,
1927 Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

eager Jones, white boy, who lives
lin the Gradyville country, was before
Judge Hancock last Friday, charged
with stealing chickens. There were
three separate offienses, and he was
held in the sum of $500 in each case.
He executed bonds and went home.
THE accused is the same boy who work.
led at Allen Walkers stable, in this
place, several years ago, and who was
Knocked in the head with club by
Leonard Mcclure, of color, and almost
killed.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Mrs. j. S. Breeding and Mr.. John
Beard ordered The News sent year to
their sister, Mrs. Laura Evans, at
Trig, Mo. This is exactly what others
should do with many of their friends
and relatives to keep them posted with
the happenings of the old home. The
News will be appreciated by any one
who holds dear the sold Kentucky
Home
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

DIR. j. E. Grant and wife arrived
from Bonneville, Hart county, last Fri
day. DR.. Grant is practicing his pro-
fesslon in the Panama Zone and recent
ly reached Kentucky, on a visit. 1t
will be remembered that DR.. Grant and
wife were residents of Columbia little
over one year ago They are stopping
at the home of Miss Minnie Triplett.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

We understand that the large bust
ness house now occupied by Russell &
Co., and owned by Judge w. w. Jones,
will be remoddled as soon as the pres
ent occupants vacate it.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

There is nothing short about Adair
county but her public roads. They
were in fearful condition the past
Winter and will be be in the same fix
next Winter unless they are improved
during the Spring and Summer. Good
roads will build up county, bad ones
will put it down.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Preaching Next Sunday.

w. H. c. Sandidge, Greensburg
j. F. Roach, Good Hope.
F. j. Barger, Pleasant Hill.
q. 7. Williams, Roley.
j. M. Pierce, Freedom.
j. R. Order, Freedom.
j. R. Crawford, Columbia.
A. R. Kasey, Columbia.
j. A. Johnston, Elroy.
j. H. Rood, Cane Valley.
l.. T. Reeves, Columbia.
j. F. Turner, Mt. Pleasant.
w. B. Cave, Bigg Creek.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Mr.. r. H. Kinnard, of Nell, was in
Columbia last Monday and gave evil
dence of his good will and appreciation
of The News and ordered the same to
be mailed to his brother 10 Illinois.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Leg Broken.

Ohio Turner, son of Mr.. w. G..
Turner, who was employed in tearing
away the old Isenburg corner, got one
of his legs broken just above the ankle
Monday afternoon. At the time the
accident occurred he was removing a
fiue and it broke and fell on him. DR..
Cartwright reduced the fracture.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

There were two murder trials during
the Casey circuit court which was
closed last week. Both parties were
acquitted man named Luttrell for
killing another man named Norththrip,
and Ira Cox for killing Ed C Cunningham.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17
Notice.

The law firm of Winfrey & Winfrey
having been dissolved by mutual consent
and understanding, wish to say to the
public, that | have opened up an office
room No 6, in the Jeffries Building and
am ready for to do a general law prac-
tice. L. c. Winfrey.
10 o.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

There are but few people in Column
bia who know where the first city GEM
etery was located. 1t was on the hill
to the left of the residence of Mr. Geo.
A. Smith A great many of the first
settlers of Columbia and their decend-
ants were buried there and for many
years after the present one was located
good fence stood around the old one.
The writer can remember when many
tombstones stood in the lot, giving the
names of the departed. There are NO
signs OF cemetery now, the ground
having been in cultivation for thirty
years.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

The attention of stock men is called
to the advertisement of V. M. Epper-
son, published on the 9th page of this
paper. He invites attention to a splen-
did young horse and an excellent jack.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Miss Julia Eubank, who spent three
weeks in Louisville, acquainting her
self with the latest styles in millinery,
returned home last Thursday night, ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. w. T.
Price, who met her in Louisville last
week.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Mr.. Perry w. Goode, who was one of
Casey county's best citizens, was found
dead in the road Sunday morning of
last week. He was in Liberty during
the week, attendance on Circuit court,
being one of the jurymen. He left
Liberty late Saturday afternoon appar-
entity in good health. 1t is thought that
his horse threw him, as there were no
evidences that a robbery had been COM
mitted. He was an honored Mason and
was buried by the Fraternity. He is
survived by wife and five children.
The Adair County news., 1909-03-17

Fishing promises to be good this
season. 1t is said that a great many
"redeyes' have already been caught
out of Pettisfork, near Todd's Cave,
and that they are plentiful in that
stream. 1t is also believed that the re-
cent freshets brought a great many
game fish into Russell creek