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Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Law suits Persued Foreman.

History contains many cases of
fortunes being swept away in fighting
lawsuits, but James C. Foreman of
Sturgeon goes one better by losing his
entire fortune through not contrasting
suits waged against him. When the
first suit was filed he owned APO acres
of the finest land in Missouri and did
not owe any man dollar The first
dent in Foreman's fortune occurred
when his wife secured a divorce. 1t
took 240 acres to sausfy the Judgment
that accompanied the decree. Fore
man did not appear in court to contest
the divorce suit and made no effort
to stop sale of the land to satisfy the
judgment. Then came a sale of an
80-acre tract to pay attorney fees.
Still Foreman maintained his sphinx
like silence. Other suits followed and
despite the effort of his friends, Fore
man doggedly refused to appear in
court and make an effort to save at
least part of his fortune. When he
had about reached the end of his re.
sources Foreman left the last vestige
of his former estate in the hands of a
nephew and disappeared, and has not
been heard of since. The last sale oc.
CURED when a 100-acre tract and i'm.
provements was sold for $1,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
: MISSOURI STATE NEWS
A Barry County Mine.

BatNy SOhllAy
The eastern portion of Barry county
is alive with excitement over the an
nouncement by the HALEY Mining
Company of a rich strike of mineral
on its land ten miles east of Cassville,
the county, seat. Much prospecting
has been done in that section during
the past few years, but nothing but
drifts in the hills were worked until
the past few weeks, when drilling was
commenced that has resulted in find
ing vein Of jack more than 90 feet
thick. Those interested in the COM
pany are more than pleased with the
find and have announced they will
commence at once sinking shaft, and
that later a mill will be installed, as
they will have to have a concentrating
plant to separate the mineral as it
will have to be hauled ten miles to a
railroad AS soon as this shaft is
completed and mineral is taken out in
paying quantities 1t is expected other
mines will be opened in that section
of the county, as mineral exists in less
quantities throughout that portion OF
the couny, but not in so large bodies
as at the HALEY mine Another place
where considerable prospecting is 60
ing on is on Owl Creek near Golden.
Good strikes have been secured there
and the find at HALEY will result in
more work being done.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
ABIDING In Christ.

The consciousness that one is abid-
ing in divine Lord lends life itB
sweetness, strength and enduring
hopefulness. If our fortunes are
merged in Christ's fortunes, nothing
can defeat us; If his life is our life,
no diminution or destruction OF our
10y and hope is possible. The early
disciples went forth "conquering and
20 conquer" because of their conf
dence in him who said, 81 am with you
Away, even unto the end of the
world" The presence OF the Lord is
the power of the discipIe--it has al
ways been so, It is so now. That man
is never weak, though he may seem
so in the eyes Of the world, whose life
is hid with Christ In God.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
COFFEE WAS 1T.
People Slowly Learn the Facts.

"All my life 1 have been such .
slave to coffee that the very aroma
of It was enough to set my nerves
quivering. / kept gradually losing my
health but used to say Nonsense, it
don't hurt me-
Slowly / was forced to admit the
truth and the final result was that my
whole nervous force was shattered.
my heart became weak and uncer-
tain in it's action and that frightened
me. Finally my physician told me,
about year ago, that I must stop
drinking coffee or could never ex-
pect to be well again.
Il was In despair, for the very
thought Of the medicines had tried
so many times nauseated me.
thought Of Postum but could hardly
bring myself to give up the coffee.
FINALLY concluded that owed 1t
to myself to give Postum trial. SO
got a package and carefully followed
the directions, and what a delicious,
nourishing, rich drink 1t wasl Do you
know l found it very easy to shift
from coffee to Postum and not mind
the change at an2
Almost immediately after / made
the change found myself better, and
as the days went by kept on improv-
ing. MY nerves grew sound and
steady, / slept well and felt strong
and well-balanced all the time.
'Now 1 am completely cured. with
the old nervousness and sickness all
gone. In every way am well once
more
II pays to give up the drink that
acts on some like poison, for health
Is the greatest fortune one can have
Read the little book. THE Road to
yyellville,s In pkgs- There's q Rcs
SON.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
A St. Joseph Pioneer Dead,

w. Boone Major, IS years old, ma
tive of Kentucky, whose regiment fired
the first gun at the battle of Buena
Vista, in the Mexican war, died at st.
Joseph. He was the Salt Lake City
manager of the old Pony Express COM
pany and served through the Civil
war in the Confederate army, sur
rendering at Austin, Tex, following
the last battle of the war. He was an
uncle of Attorney General Major of
Missouri,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
BANKERS KNEW THEIR MAN
In His Customary Condition, and Nc
Further Identification Was
Necessary.

One day a big city bank received
the following message from one of its
country correspondents: Pay SIS to
John Smith, who will call today" The
cashiers curiosity became suspicion
when cabman assisted into the bank
a drunken fare" who shouted that he
was John Smith and wanted some
money. Two clerks pushed, pulled
and piloted the boisterous individual
into private room away from the
sight and hearing of regular depos-
itors. The cashier wired the country
bank:
Man claiming to be John Smith is
here. Highly intoxicated. Shall we
await identification
The answer read: Identification
complete. Pay the money."-Success
Magazine
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
GETTING EVEN WITH MAMMA
In This Case, chIId's Punishment Ger
tainly Failed to Have saIu-
tary Effect.

A little girl had been so very
naughty that her mother found It
necessary to shut her up in a dark
closet-in that family the direst
punishment for the worst offense.
For 10 minutes the door had been
locked without a sound coming from
behind it. Not whimper, not sniffle.
At last the stern but anxious parent
unlocked the closet door and peered
into the darkness. She could see
nothing.
What are you doing in there?" she
cried.
And then a little voice piped from
the blackness:
Il thpit on your new dress and
thpit on your new hat, and I'm wait
ing for more thpit to come to thpit
on your new parasol!"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
The Place of Honor.

Farmer Hodge was of the good, old
fashioned school, and he always gave
a feast to HIS hands at harvest time.
II was harvest time and the feast
was about to commence.
Giles was the oldest hand and the
hostess, with beaming cordially, mo-
toned him to the seat by her right
hand But Giles remained silently I'M
responsive.
Come" said the hostess, don't be
bashful, Mr.. Giles"-he was just Giles
on ordinary ccasions-"you've right
to the place of honor, you know"
Giles deliberated a moment, then
spoke
Thank you kindly, Mrs. Hodge"
he said, but If it's all the same to
you, I'd rather sit opposite this pud-
denI"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Fred Warner is Acquitted.

Fred Warner, former member of the
st. Louis house of delegates, charged
with accepting a bride in connection
with the passage of a bill permitting
the establishment of a garage, was
acquitted in Judge Hitchcock's court
at st. Louis on his third trial. At
his first trial Warner was convicted
and sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary. This sentence was set
aside by the state supreme court,
which held that the indictment was
defective because the definite article
the" was omitted in the phrase.
state of Missouri" On the second
hearing of the case the jury disagreed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
chIldIlke Ignorance.

Laura Jean Libbey, discussing in
Brooklyn her successful appearance
on the stage, said
'T talk in my monologue about love,
marriage and the other interests Of
the heart. On these subjects women,
especially young women, are strangely
ignorant
They really make me think, you
know, of the little girl who was asked
by her teacher:
what can you tell us about Solo.
monT
Solomon replied the little girl,
was very fond of animals
"'And how, my dear said the teach.
er, do you make that out?'
Because answered the little girl,
the Bible says he had 500 porcu-
pines.'"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Fearless Service.

There is a world Of practical philos-
Dphy in Christ's teachings about
,osing ones life to save It. Only as
a man spends himself in unselfsh
;oil for others does he gain an in
sight into the true Becret of exist
sSce. Not until he Is lifted up on
a cross OF sacrifice can he obtain the
broad vision of life, the clear under
standing of brotherhood, and the
iull perception OF truth that are the
richest rewards the human soul can
know this side Of heaven. II you
would save your life from smaliness,
meanness. selfshness and death. then
iose it by fearless service,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
The Same Old Story.

When Mrs. James l.. Myers of st.
Joseph attempted to kindle a cook
stove fire with kerosene, a two-gal-
lon can of oil exploded. She sustained
probably fatal burns. Her husband
was burned about the face and hands
in an effort to get her out of the blaz-
ing kitchen and w. L. Crone, broth
er-in-law, received painful burns about
the face when wave of flame shot
through the house. He was in bed in
the second room from the kitchen.
The building was destroyed
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
"Thank You's,"

The man who is not thankful for
the lessons he learned in adversely
didn't learn any.
There must be plenty of thankful
ness in the world if those who have
loved and lost could know just what
they have lost.
why are you giving thanks? They
took $4,000 from you in Wall Street
a little while ago, didn't they?"
Yes; but l got out with $40 they
didn't know l had."-Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
AS SOON BE WITHOUT MATCHES
AS WITHOUT RESINoL IN
THE HOUSE

Resinol is the never failing article
resorted to by my wife for the many
bruises, chafngs, cuts, burns and
accidents of the children and has been
our cure-all for years. have used it in
cases of irritation and Inflammation
and have invariably been relieved al
most instantly. We would as soon
think of being without matches in our
house as without Resinol Ointment.
B. Rush Davenport, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
The oIdAat Teaoher.

]. r. Martin, Familiarity known as
TUncle Dick" Martin, is the Oldest
school teacher in Galloway county.
Mr.. Martln has been at the work since
1866. He is 6S years old, and began
teaching in Virginia. Since coming to
Galloway county he has taught in
Galloway, Boone, Audrain, Mont.
gomery, Warren and Lincoln counties,
dividing his time almost equally
among the six counties. He is at pres.
ent teaching hts 5Oth term at the Craig
school, four and one-haif miles north
OF Fulton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Weather Forecast.

Colder with rains causing Rheu.
matte pains. HUNTS LIGHTNING
OIL stops all aches and pains wheth-
err from rheumatism, Pneumonia,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. The QUICK
EST acting Eminent known. 25c
and SOC bottles. All Druggists. Free
Sample write A. B. Richards Medi-
cine Co., Sherman, Texas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Win Voc on Road Enulneer.

The Galloway county court has de-
cided to submit the question of
abolishing the office of highway engi-
neer of the county at the general cleo
ton November s. Petitions with the
signatures of more than 10 per cent
of the voters of the county were filed
with the court asking for the sub
mission.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Prudent Rridearoom.

1.-THE uncertainties of life in New
York are reflected in wedding rings"
said the jeweler. "Of all the wedding
rings have sold this season more
than half we're brought back after the
ceremony to have the date put on. The
rest of the inscription was engraved
when the ring was purchased, but in
order that the date might be correct
it was cautiously omitted until after
the knot was tied"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Leading Up to Victory.

Wise pastoral visiting, cottage
prayer-meetings, special services with
the Sunday-school teachers, tactful
and unyielding work with the office
bearers; leading up to confession and
conservation, and leading out in per-
sonal work to reach and save definite
souls. Soon every member is an
evangelist and every life an evangel,
and the long-waited but joyful cry is
heard, MEN and brethren. what must
do to be saved?" Then zeal kindles
zeal, love inspires love, endeavor in
cites endeavor; and converts and be-
heYers, led by their quickened and
courageous pastors, pross on from vic
tory unto victory. o pastors! if you
want a revival, be revived yourselves!
o church! if you want power to win
souls, first win your own soul for
Christ! Western Christian Advocate.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Just Guessed.

Mrs. Wadsworth, am very glad,
indeed, to meet you. But, haven't l
had the honor of being introduced to
you before? What was your name
formerly, If l may ask"
"My maiden name?"
NO; your name before you were
divorced"
How did you know 1 had been
divorced%
"Why, hasn't everybody"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Mar sen 1oo.ooo.ooo Red Gross seal

May Sell 1OO,OOOyOOO Red Cross Seals
twenty-five million Red Cross
Christmas seals have been printed
and are being distributed by the Amer
lean Red Cross, and arrangements
have been made to print 100000 900
II necessary. 1t is expected that this
number will be needed. While the
sticker is perforated like those used
last year, It is intended for use only
as a seal on the back of letters. The
seal is one inch square with the con-
ventional Red Cross In the center
and the words, Merry Christmas,
Happy New Year. American Red
Cross" In a circle about 1t. The col
ors are red and green. The design is
by Mrs. Guion Thompson, of Water
bury, Conn, who received 800 as a
prize for her sketch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Lloyd c. Griscom, in an interview
in New York, said of party dissen.
sions.
"They are animated by a nasty splr-
1t, a tit.for-tat spirit; and they go
from bad to worse.
Its like the case of the engaged
couple at the seaside dance. The
young man, little jealous, said cold.
ly to his fiancee at supper.
"'Let me see-was it you kissed
in the conservatory
"About what time? the young girl
answered, with little laugh"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
How's This?

We oner One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Cheney
for the last is years and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his nrm
WALDING KINNAS & MARvIN
wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free Price rs cents Fer
bottle. Sold by oil druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Poor Prospects.

YES" said Miss Passay, 81 found
a very nice boarding house today, but
the only room they had to offer me
had folding bed in 1t, and l detest
those things"
"Of course" remarked Miss Pert,
"one can never hope to find man
under folding bed. Catholic Stand
ard and Times
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
CONVINCING PROOF
Lydia {. PinExham's Vegetable Con
Mrs. s, j. Barber says:
OF THE VIRTUE or

81 thinkLydia e.
|Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
is the best medi-
cine in the world
for women-and
l feel it my duty
to let 9TH rs
know the good 1t
has done for me.
Three years ago
I had a tum or
which the doctor
said would bava
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

troll my nerves. After / started using
Doan's Kidney Pills, began to feel
better and soon was cured. am a
living testimonial of their merit"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents q
box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak. Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
SOC, $1.OO. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, 25c, S1.O0. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Imnnrfant To Mnthara
a Biased Opinion.

do you think buttermilk will pro-
long ones life, Colonel Soaksby?"
"Ahem! l have no doubt, Miss
P1umper, that if a person had to drink
buttermilk every day it would make
life seem longer"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Still a Woman.

Hewitt-She is a man in her enjoy
ment of baseball.
Jewett-But she showed that she is
still a woman by refusing to sit
through the thirteenth inning.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Many Children RoorIy I'd.

One out of every three children who
attend school in Kansas City begins
its days work hungry, according to
the report of the truancy officers made
to the Superintendent OF city schools.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
beautiful Post Cards Free.

Send &c stamp for five samples of our
very best Gold and silk Finish Birthday,
colors and loveliest designs. Art Post
Card Co., 73I jackson St., Topeka, Kan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

to be removed by an operation or 1
could not live more than a year,
or two, at most. Iwrote Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, for advice, and
took Ia bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and to-
day the tumor is gone and 1 am a
perfectly we'll woman. 1 hope my
testimonial will be of benefit to 9TH
ers." - Mrs. s. J. BARBER, Scott,
N. Y.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
An Admission.

Fred-I proposed to Miss Dingley
last night.
Joe-Don't believe I know her. Is
she well off?
Fred-Yes, guess so. She refused
me.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

lions were like blood
and l arose 8 to 10
times at night to void
them I became fright
ened at my condition.
My sight began to
fail and pains in my
back were like knife
thrusts. 1 cried for
hours, unable to con-
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
AGAINST Orders.

"If you refuse me, Miss Gladys. 1
shall get rope and commit suicide"
mo, colonel, you must not do that.
Papa said distinctly he would not
have you hanging about here"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Its Advantages.

There is one appropriate use of a
good poker hand"
what is that?"
1T will shovel in the money"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Force of Habit Too Strong.

Diner-How is it that most of the
things on your bill of fare are struck
out?
Waiter (confidently)-our new man
ager used to be an editor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
When Rubbers become Necessary

VTTEW TNCDUooNTJ
And your shoes pinch, shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired, aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions Always use II for Breaking in
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere Csc Sample mailed FREE
Address. Allen S. Olrnsted, LIE Roy. N. Y
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

There are limitations, don't be fooled.
Ask for Lewis Single Binder cigar for &c
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Hearts Trouble,

"Faint heart never won fair lady,"
Faint heart has no business to try
to win anything! faint heart ought
to see a doctor"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Old Educational institution.
The University of Santo Tomas, Ma
Mia, is the oldest educational institu-
ton under the American flag
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

table Compound, and the pain soon
disappeared. L continued its us9
and am now in perfect health
Lydia Z. Pinkham' Vegetable Conn
pound has been a God-send TO me-
as believe 1 should have been in
my grave if it had not been for Mrs
Pinkham's advice and Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
Mrs. GEORGE MAY, SO 4th Ave.
Paterson, Nj.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

When a girl marries for money the
devil is usually the best man at the
wedding.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

We once heard of a man who loved
to pay his debts, but we have forgot
ten his address.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
TERRIBLE SUFFERING ENDED.
How An AIleasn, MIehy Woman Re
gained Her Health.

Mrs. Robert schwabe, R, E. d. No.
8, Allegan, Mich, says: Doctors could
not cure me and was rapidly running
into Bright's disease. Kidney secre-
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Lewis Single Binder gives a man what
he wants, a rich, mellow-tasting cigar
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Mrs. w. X. HOush says :

81 h We be en-
completely cured
of a severe fe-
male trouble by
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound, and
want to recon-
mend it to all suf-
fering women. -
- Mrs. W. K.
HoUs H, Z East
view Ave, Gin
cinnati. Ohio.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

To accept defeat gracefully, start
your retreat in time
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

A truly great piece of work is al
ways a piece of good work
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Constipation causes and aggravates many serious
diseases. II is thoroughly cured By DR., Ferce's
Pleasant Pellets The faVorlto family laxative.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

The word "tired" is much used and
abused.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

The future and the past are near
relations to the present.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

A cheerful man is pessimist's idea
of a fool.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Mrs. WinslaW-s Soothing Syrup.
Forchiidren teothing softens the gums reduces In
nammation Hays pain, cures wind collie &c bottlo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

TRAPPERS "a. 'Is T: #;s: : 80
be ripe and ready TO harvest. Prices will be
higher than u cats back and trapping will pay
big profits. Coon, Mink, Skunk, Muskrat,
Opossum, ETC. will make You more money than
a patch of Cotton, or a bunch of steers. Let us
send you the latest information on real fur
values, and tell you how to get high prices for
furs. It's all free. Apostal will do. Write today.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Life is grind, but the world is fun
of cranks.