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Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

you1 Good" And NJ - knHk - und-
I'd at the door he said 10 iio6omh
quickly, "R,DiiHd me iDnighi fhdt H".'
is moonlight" and with this eni=mat:,
instruction he ushered Dora. Whit hrop
md Aunt Curnrlia into the room
Il am more than honOrrd." Navin
said. bowling to Aunt COrnein and
shaking hands with Dora. by this
visit. hnd wished 10 have u little
ak with Miss Fullerton about her net
Ing and about herself"
~ don't see. VI vavin." said the
'pinster. why you cannot come with
us and Dora TO Mrs. Winthrop's aud
have your talk there"
81 should he most delighted" h.
Said. then. turning TO Dora: II have
ny reasons for asking you to have
upper here with me and MIR. HoIcomh
WIN you nOt?"
Dora. still under the influence ~
Aunt Cornelia. looked from one 10 the
ther
This is a little too much for me-
aid Aunt Cornelia. Before I'd think
u having supper 10 a mans room Ia u
hotel"-
But. my dear lady" protested Va
I'm with great suavlty. my man Henri
Henri was-was with me before this
Young lady was even born. and here
ilso are Mr.. Hoicomb and my white
hairs. Mon Dieu. will not permit
YOU to compliment me IN that way"
Compliment you" almost screamed
the New England lady.
surely" said vavin. with a smile.
you did not mean II unkindlyr
II think III stay" said Dora.
II wash my hands of the whole az
fair Come on. Graham"
II believe I'm not invited to stay"
said Winthrop. with q grin.
when you and I have supper to-
gether." said vavin politely. II should
like 10 feel that the conversation was
restricted TO US two. will see that
Miss Fullerton II home within an
hour" said ysvin 10 Ora ham as he let
ihem out.
"Very WE'LL" said the good natuysd
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
A Former Audrain Man Writes.

Miami, Okla. March 6, l9ll.--
Editor Message: will try TO
write you concerning some things
down this way.
There has been a great revival
Of religion. A man named f. j.
Bulgin. an evangelist from the
South. came here, held series Of
meetings a little less than three
weeks and there were about 600
came forward. The meeting was
held in the interest of the differ
pnt churches, there being six
churches represented. The meet
ing closed last Thursday night, a
week ago, but the work is going
on, the churches are taking care
If the converts.
There is a large building the
workmcn are starting on this
morning that will be used for
court house purposes as soon as it
is finished We are going TO have
electric cars this year. We have
five flowing wells here, and our
mines are paying large dividends.
one company getting over one
hundred dollars per day for the
last week or two, 50 heard
yesterday.
We are having spring weather
now, the frogs were holding camp
meeting in the river last night.
| appreciate getting the Mes
sage. 1t is a very interesting and
newsy paper.
+. NJ. Hamilton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
FREE LECTURES OF INTEREST TO FARMERS
EXPERTS FROM COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE TO
TALK ON FARMING AT
MEXICO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH22
Josephine, the Worlds Champion Cow, to be Exhib-
tied Free on Special Wabash Train
EVERYBODY SHOULD ATTEND

An event
College
The Message IS special
:40 NJ. special
Wabash
AS the
to be sure to heara everything
Horticultural Work. Soil
of the exhibits will be Missouri Chief
raised the Missouri Agricultural She offers wonderful
pacced
the College Of Agriculture and about which hear at the
thoroughbred
College This best stock produced in
undoubtedly interesting
children especially invited attend They win receive
waiting
lectures will be
help
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of Missouri Inthe circuitcourt
County of Audran To June term, 1911
Flora b. Harkins Plaintiff
VS..
Bert L. Harkins Defendant
The State of Missouri to the Above
Named Defendant, Greeting:
Now on this March 9th, 1911, comes
plaintiff il above entitled cause, and
files with the Clerk Of Audrain County
Circuit Court, in vacation, her petition
duly verified, wherein among other
things, plaintiff alleges, that defendant
herein Bert L.. Harkins, is a non-resi-
dent of the State of Missouri, and can
not be served with the ordinary process
OF law in this State.
1t is therefore ordered by the Clerk
ST the Audrain County Circuit Court,
in vacation, that publication be made
herein, notifying the said nonresident
defendant Bert L. IIarkins, that plain
tiff has commenced suit against him, in
the Circuit Court OF Audrain County,
Missouri, the object and general nature
OF which ia to obtain decree ofdivorce
from said defendant on the grounds of
general indignities and desertion. And
now you, said nonresident defendant
Bert l.. Harkins, are hereby notified of
the tendency OF this suit, the object
and general nature thereof, and unless
you be and appear at the next regular
term of the Audrain County Circuit
Court, to be begun and held at the
Court House in Mexico, Audrain Coun-
ty, Missouri, on the first Monday in
June, 1911, and on or before the first
day OF said term answer or otherwise
plead to plaintiffs petition the same
will be taken as confessed and decree
rendered as prayed in said petition.
And it is further ordered that copy
hereof be published in the Mexico Mis-
souii Message, a weekly newspaper pub
lished in Audrain County, Missouri, for
four weeks successfully the last inser-
iton to be more than fifteen days before
the next term OF said Court aforesaid.
A true copy from the record.
SEAL f. +. ELLIOTT.
Attest: Clerk of Circuit Court.
BY Pearl NJ. Morris, d. q.
E. A. Shannon, Atty, for Plaintiff.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

young man. "Nfother aud I'll SIT up
for you, Dora"
Wont you speak to Mr.. HolcombT
said vavin as he came back into the
dining room.
Il have already said good evening"
replied the girl.
And that Ia all you think Is neces-
ssry for the PRESENT. Very well. !
have asked you both to come here be
cause I wish to see II we cannot do
something with MIR. Holcomb's play.
I think we can make It q success"
Dora's hopes rose high.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

County Collector T. f. Roden S
annual statement in this issue of
the Message will afford you a
topic for study for a few
moments, at least. 1t is an inter
eStlng report.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

John Donnelly is located at
De Ennis, Texas, for his health.
lie gained three pounds in weight
the first three days he was there.
We sincerely hope he may be able
to return fully restored to his
former good health. He is -
miles west Of San Antonio. At
the latter place as he and his
father, Mike Donnelly, went
down they met Joe Potts, so well
remembered by every citizen of
Mexico. Young corn is planted
and up in Texas, some places
three inches high.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

man. let me oErer you glass of
wine" And under his kindly treat
ment Holcomb poured forth what he
called the wretched climax OF .
wretched endeavor.
you are wrong there" said vayin.
you have written q good play-not a
remarkable play, but Il s damnsbly
prepared. that play Of yours. Ton and
will see that II II still made sue
cess"
you and IT. repeated Holsomb.
"Yes. you and I. You have never
been In PARISH Then you do not know
why French plays succeed. There
are many reasons. but those plays.
monsieur. are wonderfully well re-
hearsed. Pardon me II for a moment
change the subject You love Miss
Fullerton"
~ do
you have told herr"
II have"
"Tell her again and again. The spirit
is wounded. You have been weak. my
hoy. A sensitive girl who has had
fighting conditions all her life cannot
he handled Rt first as the woman who
Is grown up and who is strong, who
has had sympathy and who has tasted
VI success. Now. again. this profess
sion Of yours. You are anxious to
write plays. why-the moneyT'
mot entirely" replied Holcomb. II
have made u living ever since was
ten years old. but | see things that
way. Some fellows see pictures-they
paint. Sone see buildings-they plan.
see men and women. aud my men
und women collide and pcrsuade-and
light"
You see them here" said vayin. in
1icating his forehead. You have
been"-
Certainly" replied HolcOmb.
But the public" said Nnvin-"what
Of it7 DO you think Of the Influence
that you have on the public? Are you
thinking of your public when you
writer
Hoicomb hesltated He was rot
quite sure that he had thought Of his
public.
lit occurs to me sometimes" he said.
at must occur always" said Vnvin
lmpressively. There is no suggestion
so subtle, SO sure. 80 strong. as the sug-
gestion the playwright makes from
the stage to the people. ! have white
hairs. Yours Is dark. Relieve me. !
would give the rest OF my life TO go
back and take from my plays every
word that has made any man less
honest. less hopeful. less Kind
at Is my play that leads yc" to say
this 10 me, monsieur
"Oh. no; pardon me-" replied vavin.
1T is you. l have been asking qucs-
tons about you. aud | learned that
shall be brief, monsieur-you have a
rival IN your affection for t0y-little
friend Dora"
Eyes" said Holcomb YEARLY: II
guess Graham Winthrop is very much
Of rival Just now"
Yesterday
mo; she has avoided mo"
because she doubts" said vHv;n-
doubts herself. and because OF that
bring you here together tonight.
am for you. my boy" ami ne held ont
his hand with smile that had IN Il
more sunshine than Hoicomb hat
seen In many day.
The telephone bell rang. and vavin'i
answer was, 10 say that the people
should come UP. You got my note a
the theater last night" he said. tell
Ing you to bring your manuscript will
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

w. II. Morris and family left
this week for Chester, Montana,
where Mr.. Morris will take charge
of ranch belonging to his
brother, c. F. Morris. Sorry in
deed TO lose this good family from
Audrain county. However, we
hope to see them back some time.
They own fine 10 acre farm
near Worcester, ard that is our
basis for the hopes of their return.
James Morris will have charge OF
above farm this season.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

The Clark Chronicle says that
T. d. Sayre has been telegraph
and ticket agent for the c. & A.
at that place since the road was
built. We remember when T. d.
served for a time for THE Only
Way" at Farber about % years
ago. He is a brother of Milt
Sayre. now of Laddonia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere
20 the friends and neigh
bors who so nObly helped us dur
ing the sore trial we have Just
passed thru, the death of our hus-
band and father. May God bless
each of you, is the wish of us all.
Mrs. W. o. Wilkerson and Chill.
dren.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Mrs. John Dishman underwent
a surgical operation for tumor
last Friday.

Edward Selb, north of Mexico
is visiting his brother, Tbeodor'
Selb, at Venice, Ill. Is also visit
ing a niece there who is just over
from Germany.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Leonard Coatsworth, Willie
Greer, Russell Moore and other
Mexico youths are experimenting
with wireless telegraphy. They
have wireless outfits installed at
their homes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mayor Willard Potts thinks
there are too many shade trees in
this town; they cut out the health
ful sunshine. lie proposes cutting
the trees out.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

The st. Louis Republic is max
ing a manly fight against the dens
of vice and the whiskey dives in
st. Louis county. Every lawabid-
ing citizen in the State will say
amen to the Republic S fight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Our Thompson and Skinner
news letters reached us too late
for publication last week. Sorry
about this. Our Thompson and
Skinner correspondents are as
good and faithful as we have on
our list, and we always highly ap-
preciate their reports.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Solomon Woodring has been
appointed Justice of the Peace of
Sailing township, r. G. Harris,
who moves TO Centralia, resigned.
Mr.. Woodring is a capable man,
popular and thoroughly qualified
and the County Court is to be con
graduated upon his selection for
this place. Law and justice will
be the rule in his court.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
FARM WANTED.

Want to buy a farm from 60
TO 100 acres. Will pay cash.
Give full description and best
prices. Answer at once. no
agent. Address p. 0. Box 374.
Mexico, No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

j. W. Johnston and family of
Chicago have moved to Mexico to
reside. Mr.. Johnston will be as
ISOLATED with C. w. Strain in the
poultry and produce business.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

The County Court has appoint
ed W. II. Angel as Justice of the
Peace in west Sailing township,
Robert Barnes, elected last fall,
failing to qualify.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

c. f. Cook and family of Mex
leo are moving to Colorado this
week, where they will reside.
They are fine people and we re
greet to lose them from our midst.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Cut out the Kryl Band, and
other such costly items as can be
easily dispensed with, and let 5
have the Mexico Chautauqua this
year. The Chautauqua stands for
the great moral uplift of the com
munity, and the movement should
not be abandoned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Wanted, new subscribers ami
renewals for the Mexico Message.
The paper is 800 per year. We
will throw in "Selb's Farm
journal, " which is itself $1.25
the copy-the Message and the
journal together for only $3.50.
The journal is the thing if You
want to keep books of just what
you are doing on the farm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Pay up your assessments for the
electric railway. Let the building
proceed right on toward Santa
Fe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

81. Joseph, Mo, by a system Of
card voting, reported last Satur-
day overwhelmingly in favor Of
Sunday closing Of her postollicc.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mr.. Walter NJ. Dugan of Mex
leo and Miss Susie Esther Frank
of Fulton are TO be married in the
latter city the 10th of next month,
Our congratulations extended
them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mrs. Flora b. Harkins has filed
suit for divorce against her hus-
band, b. l.. Harkins She charges
mistreatment and desertion.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Sl.oo Per Year in Advance.
OFFlCE-ll3 East Jackson Street. Three
Doors Eat, Of Saving, Bank.

The Mexico Public Library will
be formally opened tomorrow
afternoon, ST. Patrick's Day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Our venerable friend ID. A. Viii
son of this city remains in very
feeble health.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
STOCKMEN-FA Attention!

| am agent for the Economy Stock Powder,
manufactured at Shenandoah, Iowa, and carry full
line and am prepared to sell in any quantity. Our
hog powder is a medicine conditioner, worm
expeller, fe suppressor, kidney and liver regula-
tor; and preventive of all common diseases known
to the hog family. While we expe worms, we
sweeten the stomach, regulate the bowels throw off
the poison bile and secretion. Our compound is of
roots, herbs and sodas, and is natures remedy
containing the minerals. roots and herbs that the
system calls for. We regulate the entire system and
put the animal upon good, keen sharp appetite,
that the animal thoroughly masticates and dgests
the food it eats.
! have sold 5000 pounds of transportation to
of the best stockmen in this county within the
last week. See write phone me.
j. w. Wager,
Thompson, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Trick,
formerly of Mexico, now of
Colony, Kan, brought their son,
Harry. back here for medical
treatment last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mrs. j. J. Garwood died last
Friday night at her home in Aux
vase.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
THE HARVEST MOON. -
CHAPTER Xl.

lie dozen or more men who
write what is accepted ms the
critical opinion OF New York
city are generally snugly
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Born. last Sunday, to Mr.. and
Mrs. S. l.. Robson, a son.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Azdell
moved to Kansas City this week,
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Seed Corn For Sale.-Reed :
Early Dent and Boone Count
White. James Quinlan, Mexico.
Mo. X. 1. II
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Want Items,
Pure Bred Rhode Island ReG

fure Bred Rhode Island Reds,
Rose Comb-Eggs for Matching.
10 eggs for $l.00.-Mrs. S. S. Rob
erts, 1926 w. Latney St, Mexico.
No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Mr.. James W. Epperson anG
Miss Rosa E. Shay, both of near
Auxvasse, came over to Mexico
and were married here Wednes-
day of last week. Both fine young
people, we are told. Here's wish
ing them long life and happiness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
For Rent for 1911.

For Rent for 1911.-2OO acre
pasture. Plenty of running water
All fenced hog tight; 3 miles
northwest of Auxvasse. Terms
reasonaDie.-C. h. Lyman, Of
Morris x Lyman, Mexico, Mo. It
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16
Position Wanted

A'i0h "ahteu dS mousse
keeper in private family, 800
per week. Address The Mes
sage. II
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

Entered al the Pos, Office at Mexico. Missouri
a. Second Class Matter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

llllcS are paying large dlNluehdS. |
me company getting over one
undred dollars per day for the
asst week or two, 50 ! heard |
esterday.
We are having spring weather |
ow, the frogs were holding camp |
leeting in the river last night.
l appreciate getting the Mes
age. 1t is a very interesting and |
ewsy paper.
+. NJ. Hamilton.
c. Il. Cook and family of Mex |
20 are moving to Colorado this !
'eek, where they will reside. |
hey are fine people and we re-
ret to lose them from our midst.
Leonard Coatsworth, Willie
ireer, Russell Moore and other
lexico youths are experimenting
nth wireless telegraphy. They
ave wireless outfits installed at
heir homes.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to return our sincere
hanks 20 the friends and neigh
'ors who so nObly helped us dur
ng the sore trial we have Just
passed thru, the death of our hus-
,and and father. May God bless
Zach of you. is the wish of us all.
Mrs. W. o. Wilkerson and Chill
lren.
The County Court has appoint
ID w. H. Angel as Justice of the
Peace in west Sailing township,
Robert Barnes, elected last fall,
failing to qualify.
j. W. Johnston and family of
Chicago have moved to Mexico TO
reside. Mr.. Johnston will be as
ISOLATED with C. w. Strain in the
poultry and produce business.
Want Items.
Pure Bred Rhode Island Reds,
Rose Comb-Eggs for Matching.
10 eggs for Sl.OO.-Mrs. S. S. Rob
erts, 1926 W. Latney St, Mexico.
No.
Position Wanted as house
keeper in private family, 800
per week. Address The Mes
sage. II
Seed Corn For Sale.-Reed :
Early Dent and Boone Count
White. James Quinlan, Mexico.
Mo. X. 1. II
For Rent for 1911.-2OO acre
pasture. Plenty Of running water.
All fenced hog tight; 3 miles
northwest of Auxvasse. Terms
reasonaDle.-C. Il. Lyman. of
Morris 4 Lyman, Mexico, No. II
Mr.. James W. Epperson anG
Miss Rosa E. Shay, both of near
Auxvasse, came over to Mexico
and were married here Wednes-
day of last week. Both fine young
people, we are told. Here s wish
ing them long life and happiness
FARM WANTED.
Want to buy a farm from &C
TO 100 acres. Will pay cash
Give full description and best
prices. Answer at once. nc
agent. Address p. o. Box 374
Mexico, Mo.
Wanted, new subscribers and
renewals for the Mexico Message
The paper is 800 per year. We
will throw in "Selb's Farm
Journal" which is itself $l25
the copy-the Message and the
Journal together for only $3.50
The journal is the thing if Won
Mexico Missouri message., 1911-03-16

JOHN BEAL. Editor and Proprietor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
tpAIo ADVERTISEMENT
TEN YEARS. RELIABLE SERVICE IN CITY
COUNCIL CONTRADICTS REPORTS
IT'S THE VOTERS THAT SHOULD BE PLEASED
AND THE MEN AND WOMEN VOTERS WILL
SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION AT ELECTION
VIM. II. Murphy's Honesty
Has Never Been Dues
toned.

In view OF what couucilman.at.
Large William II Murphy has &C.
compiiahed during his service or
ten years in the city council. the
report Of the selfappointed citizens
committee. promulgated last Sun.
day. Is interesting. In this report
referring to Murphy. II says that he
was responsible for the Westlake
Improvement and Ia man Of ex.
porience In legislative affairs.
Had the committee been honest
in It's alleged efforts 10 Gull the
good from the bad candidates, It
might well have gone further and
said. among other things. that
when Murphy went into the coun.
ell there was but one graded street
north OF Lake Union. that sewer
water main. light and street car
extensions made 10 the territory
which now includes the Ninth.
Tenth, Eleventh and Thirteenth
wards were all obtained largely
through tho efforts OF Murphy. II
might well explain that the West
lake Improvement viii cost 1920, 900
and through the efforts of Murphy
the property owners themselves will
pay less than $4,000 OF that
amount. No Improvement has
ever been attempted in Seattle on
which the general fund and the
railroad and street car companies
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a popular and famous agent OF
Hymen. So In the hour Of need be
was eagerly sought out by victims
Of Cupid's wiles. and he did not fail
them but performed marriage
ceremonies In secret. and sent the
young folk away rejoicing.
CiaudiuS. Of course. heard Of Il In
due time. and courtlcrs warned Val
entine that the vengeance Of the
emperor would fall upon hts head n
he did not ceasebut Valentine
persisted
So great was the wrath Of En-.
peror Claudius that he threatened
the execution Of Valentine, but Val
entlne continued to unite young
people Tn wedlock. Courtiers again
warned the high priest. and court
iers told tae emperor that the priest
was too popular and too powerful
with the young TO be safely exc.
cuted but Ciaudlus would have his
way.
So Valentine. according TO one
story. was thrown into jail. where
he langmshed and died. while &C
cording TO another story be was
beaten to death by his iailers. II IL
positive that he died because he
WOULD make love successful
Aud his good. brave work In be.
half Of those who would we'd was
never forgotten. and he became
Saint Valentine. the patron saint Of
all thoae who are troubled By az
fairs o. the heart
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