Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-02-17

terested, they intend to make the one
this year even better and more
successful exhibition. They believe
that corn show In conjunction with
the poultry exhibit would prove c
great drawing card as well as ad
yertisement.
That the local committee Of the
Elks Lodge, in charge of the en-
tertainment of the State Associa-
ton when it meets in this city on
June 16 and II, intend making the
two days the largest of their kind
held within city of this size
in the State goes without ques-
ton from their latest plans. They
are now considering the presenta-
tion of their monster open air
free minstrel show, to be on the ey-
ening of the 16, to be held at the
Fair Grounds.
They intend TO erect large stak !
on the race track in front of the
amphitheatre The electric line
will either be completed that far
south, or the Fulton branch will run
/ excursions to the grounds that even
ing for the accommodation OF those
who desire to witness the perform
ance.
4 Admission to the amphitheatre will
be gained by ticket presented by a
committee of twenty-five. In this
way the guests of the local lodge
may be sure of seats as well as the
townspeople. The chorus of the
minstrel will be 100 strong and the
vaudeville features will be from the
various lodges over the State.
i The Elks' entertainment commit
tee, to arrange for the State Asso-
citation Meeting here next June, was
served delicious dinner by Mr.
Lockard, of the Ringo Hotel, Tues
day evening, when they met to dis
cuss their plans. There were six
courses served and the table was
beautifully decorated with violets.
The latter part of March they win
present "a Society Circus and
Vaudeville Show" This will be one
Of the most unique entertainments of
its kind ever presented in this
city, Other matters were discussed
especially those concerning the two
days program. 1t was decided to
have Mardi Gras parade and the
open air free minstrel the first day,
and ON the second the Elks' parade
and Horse Parade, with ball in the
evening. There will also be a recep
ton In the afternoon of the first
day for the ladies' and each morn
ing will be taken by business ees
sions.
6 1t was also decided to procure es
. inmates on iron arches upon which
an electric sign bearing Optimistic
. Mexico" will be placed. Sam Locke
of the Mexico Electric Light Co.
has promised the power for light:
:. at a low rate. This arch viii
likely be placed facing south at tht
corner of S. Jefferson and E. Liber
= ty streets.
II d, D. Dudley suggested that al
travelling men be informed they mus
r register In the future as from tn
- Optimistic City" and other advei
: tising schemes for Mexico were dis
- cussed,
Ferris & Cauthorn, who make
= specially of unique window di'
III plays, are presenting the public wit
y prosperous picture of Audrai
county, when the Mexico, Santa F
III & Perry Traction Co., of Missouri
u has its line completed 1t Is one {
% the most artistic displays they hav
= yet presented and G. w. Squirei
v" the electrician, also deserves cred
for the success of the window.
ol The scene is in the county. Th
A electric line is running car ovt
iu creeks and roads and through tul
nels. The farmer is building hfr
=. self a handsome, electric-lighted co
tage and will soon leave the log ca
aS in in the rear. There are chicken
or cows, geese and ducks as well as OF
he er farm animals. A creek and poi
,g- furnish water for the stock ar
.es here and there are rabbits hiding b
hind brush piles or being chased
to dogs.
he The farm maid is milking kim
tly ly-faeed COW and black man
as driving team to town. There a
nd automobiles on the road and the ge
,as eral air Of prosperity is most encor
ITO aging. Ferris & Cauthorn and N
as. Squires are to be congratulated U
red on the window.
jefferson City, Feb. Is.
Judge William Wallace, Of ks
i @ sas City, president Of the state p
~ hibitlon Constitutional Amendm
- League, filed, to-day, the first bat
~ of petitions signed by thousands
" Missouri citizens for the submlssi
lon to the peope of the State WI
VIII Prohibition Constitutional Amer
am ,nent at the next election.
ms
After consulting with the Wabe
ear Railroad officials, Mrs. F. E. B
in. ton has appointed J. H. Lightner,
. Sturgeon, to fulfill the tie and IL
- ber contract which her late husbs
had with the Road He will II
charge Immediately. Frank Brut
Jr., will be connected with
Lightner during vacation.
Mr.. Bruton's contract with
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