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Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

Mr., and Mrs VIM. Settle, ~.
Cecil, Monroe county, were the
guests of Mr., Settles parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. f, Settle, of this
city, Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

Miss Ophelia Miller, who at
tended Summer School at Colum-
bia, visited her parents here last
week; Mr. and Mrs. B. +. Miller.
Miss Miller left first of the week
for Welsh, Okla, where she is a
teacher in the public schools.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

Allen Stallings is very ill Of
cancer Of the face.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

In the Circuit Court last week
Ida Craig was granted divorce
from her husband, ii. L. Craig.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

respected also.
r. Il. Davis: Why, yes, these
are pretty hot days, but it's not
hurting vegetation any. am
raising some umbrella trees ON my
place near Thompson, a California
importation of mine. Mr.. Editor,
III bring you one after the first
visit of Jack Frost.
Frank w. Berry: returned
here last week on visit from my
late home in New Mexico. ! left
Audrain county 3S years since. |
remember that J. H. Sallee. j. f.
Llewcllyn and Mark Pitcher were
in business in Mexico 3S years
ago and | find them still here.
George Green: am looking
after the old Nelson Bush place,
north of Rush Hill. and my boy
are farming 200 acres. We have
80 acres of fine corn and other
crops have been good. | milk
five cows, have all the sweet but
termilk ! want to drink. and my
friends say | am growing fat and
saucy.
c. Ed. Smith: Some of us Lad
domains are getting the Chautau-
qua habit-Hugh Logan and
daughter, Mrs. Sam Hale, myself
and son, Roy, and others. / have
always noticed one particularly
fine thing about a Chautauqua. no
thieves or pickpockets ever fol
low one of them. Mexico does not
have to appoint extra police to
watch the drunks and things
at one of her Chautauquas.
Ezra Lewton: For five weeks
past | have been waiting on my
son, Ralph, who sustained a
broken shoulder. His team and
Homer Bridgford's s team collided
on the road just up from the San
ia Fee bridge. You remember that
Ralph and his family and Mr..
BridgfOrd s family were all
thrown from their vehicles into
the road. All were more or less
lacerated and bruised, Ralph Lew
ton coming out of the wreck far
worse hurt than anybody. But
he is getting along all right and
we hope that he may soon be
sound and well again.
j. ID. Lott: Well, I'm still Wis
iting, and seeing, my old Audrail
county friends. My wife is spend
ing most of her time with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Lewis
near Farber. | IN doing tolerbl,
well, thank you, out at Holtville
| Cali. My two brothers, Charlie.
and Wade, are also ont there anC
they too are picking up some o
this world S goods. My father
W. 7, Lott, lives near Bachelor il
Galloway county. Father mo
mother are getting along in year
a little but they keep sunShiny
and happy | am enjoying m,
visit in old Audrain all right.
Rev j. O. Edmoston of Mexic,
lpreferred charges of heres,
against Rev. J. G. Handy at tn
Methodist conference at Shclbina
Three of the committee to investi
gate the charges were Rev. w. A
Hanna, Rev. r. II. Cooper anC
Rev II. /. Cobb, all three mel
well known in Mexico. Handy
after hearing by the committed
was freed Of the charges agains
him.
, |
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Settle, T.
Cecil, Monroe county, were TIM
guests of Mr., Settles parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Settle, of thi
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-09-12

Frank w. Berry: | returned
here last week on visit from my
late home in New Mexico. ! left
Audrain county 80 years since. |
remember that j. II. Sallee. j. f.
Llewcllyn and Mark Pitcher were
in business in Mexico 3S years
ago and | find them still here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
RICHMOND AFTER
! THE CHAMPIONSHIP
IF CAN'T GET 1T IN BASEBALL.
MAKE TRY FOR
GOLF

WASHINGTON, y. C.. Sept. -
Much interest centers in the intercity
golf matches that will be played here
next Friday and Saturday. The Her
mitage and Virginia Country clubs,
which are to meet the teams of the
three Washington organizations that
are represented in the Middle Atlantic
observation-disclosures Columbia,
and Chevy Chase--are at present tied
for the lead in the race for the cham
pionship honors. with six wins and
only two defeats.
The local players. though. are con-
fsdent that when the invaders return
to Richmond they will have taken a
slide down the ladder. Chevy Chase
has the best chance to assume the
leadership, as Ii is intrenched in third
place, with five victories and three
spases TX 1t takes lis Two, matches
1t will need but little help from Ban
nockburn and Columbia to gain the
top rung Columbia. too, has a grand
chance. as IL is credited with five wins
and shoulders only three beatings.
The schedule Tor the two days fol-
lows:
Hermitage at Columbia. morning
Virginia at Columbia. afternoon, IA,
Virginia. at Chevy Chase, morning
Hermitage at Chevy Chase, afternoon
Virginia at Bannockhurn. afternoon.
| Hermitage at Bannockburn. morning
Hampton at Baltimore, morning
Hampton, at Maryland, afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
EVANS DEFEATS HIS
ARCH RIVAL HILLTOP
Put ted Into the Rough From the Tee, Then to Bun
er and Took a Five in Golf E71A

WHEATON, ILLS, Sept s.-For
his defeat In the final of the annual
championship tournament of the
United States Golf association, by Je-
rome d. Travers. of Upper Montclair,
yesterday, Chick Evans, of Edge
water, the Western title-holder, today
gained some consolation when he won
the qualifying medal after play off
at eighteen holes with Harold II. Hill
ton, the defeated English player. with
a round OF ~ to rs. Evans play was
brilliant and fiawless, with the excep-
ton of the seventeenth hole. where
he putted into the rough from the tee,
then To a bunker, and took a Ave, one
over par. Evans, however, had the
medal won by this time, as he still
had lead of three strokes starting
for the home hole.
Where Evans excelled today was in
his approaching He picked si;p ATS
first stroke on the third hole, where
Mr.. Hilton missed putt, and at the
long sixth he holed out in four.
after Hilton had pulled himself to-
gether in great shape after Il visit TO
a bunker. AT the ninth. Evans gained
his third stroke. by holing six-foot
putt for two. again one under par.
He was out in 35 to the 3S or Hill
ton.
| Over the last nine holes play was
! fairly level, and par play for the home
| hole saw Evans carry off the media
| with his three-stroke lead
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
ARABIAN STOCK
FOR STATE FAIR

A most attractive feature for the
lovers of the horse will he the exhi-
bition at the State fair. October 7th,
OF a stud of seventeen Arabian horses,
from the famous farm of Peter b.
Bradley. bingham. Mass These an
imals are the pure desert bred stock,
and form the only Thoroughbred col-
lection in the country
They will be exhibited In the ring
and on the track each day of the
fair. and will doubtless attract much
attention from those who know fine
horses when they see them.
Homer Davenport has written an
attractive booklet shout the horses,
some VI them scosainE from Ash& tribe
Ok Arabs headed BY Sheykh Akmut
HafYex, one OF the most distinguished
Arabs of the day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
HOT PRACTICE BY
FOOTBALL SQUAD

Football is good .'weight-reducer"
and it is understood the prize-aghters
hereafter will train under the direc-
-tien- of some college football coach
The Blues football squad, notwith-
standing the sizzling weather OF the
past few weeks, have been reducing
their weight Ia sossse hot practice.
Promptly at s.1o o'clock tonignt
and tomorrow night the squad will
20 through some indoor practice 1t
Is to be hoped the weather man may
be kind.
Among the new aspirants out Sat-
urdav were King. captain. and star
half-back of High school: Cason. full
back an last years RschHeHd college,
team: Ruskeil, Bemiss. Williams, Far
ker. Mayo and Neal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
ST. LOUIS TAKES STEP
TOWARD END OF NOTHING
Almost at Point to Jump Off the Earth-Cleveland Still
Chasing the Cobbites-Pretty Race Between
Three Western Clubs
WEILMAN HELD
TIGERS IN AIR

DETROIT. MICH, Sept. s.--The IT,
gers were completely banied by an ex-
traordinary good lefty today, but won
from the Browns, on two passed balls.
to /. wesiman Is the name of the
recruit southpaw. In the NTH. Lou
don and Moriarity singled. and the
former scored on Aiexanders passed
ball. In the sew lth. Cobb went
across on a legitimate single. which
grew into a triple because Brown
caught a crab trying to field it. and
another shoot, which went through
AIexander's mitts. Scor@:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
PITCHERS PARADE
IN OLD CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI, Sept Sit took al
most two hours and half for the
Cubs TO lose to the steds today. 60
10, and then the game was Called AT
the end of the seventh by agreement.
The contest was comedy OF pi1ch-
ing. O'Day started Benton, and nm
ished with Gregory, Chance trotted
out Madden. Gammers and Richie. In
succession, and every one of the five
was waiioped hard. Beschers homer
was the longest of many long swsts,
Thu score.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09

Empire--EiSa Titconb ana others.
f.aiouiaI-Mnsieal Maldens ana
others.
Lubin-~Florette and others
..polly OF the Circus" with dainty
and winsome Miss Elsie st. Leon IN
the title role, was produced by Fred
eric Thompson. the man that has
produced such emphatic successes as
-sBreWs Millions" IA Fool There.
Was" and the big New York sue
cess. The Spendthrift." In Polly
Of the Circus, Mr.. Thompson has
play tsaat will aive long and he has
surpassed himself in his efforts to
give novel investure to the stage story
Of child circus rider who meets
with an accident, Is brought to the
home OF a minister for treatment.
falls In Iaye with him. lnarries him
and lives happy ever after. 1t will
be seen at the Academy OF Music to-
1Hy. r1arrHEx ana night. THIS Is the
same production that was seen at
the Liberty theater, New York city.
At the Bijou this week, commencing
today. "rhe Travelling Salesman" a
comedy by James Forbes. author of
The Chorus Lady" and .'The Com
mnters.' viii be the attraction. The
Travelling Salesman" while primarily
a comedy OF the broadcast kind. has
also interviewer in the plot story Of
much dramatic Interest. Beth Elliott.
| the station agent ut Grand Crossing.
| lis the owner OF a piece Of land OF
doubtful value. that - known locally
as "Eiiiotts stone pile" The taxes
are overdue and Beth does not think
| II worth while to protect her interests
| at the delinquent tax eale. Martin
Drury. capitalist, Is in possession
Of information that the railroad COM
pany needs Beth's land for some
contemplated Improvement. and he
arranges with Frank Royce, an adj
mirer of Beth's, to buy in the prop
| erty and divide the profits In the
meantime Bob Blake. the travelling
salesman, arrives at Grand CROSSING
and falls under the spell OF Beth'x
charm at first sight. He remains In
the village over night ana with Royce
and some travelling men poker game
is started. During the progress Of
| the gam4 Royce becomes intoxicated
and boasts Of the fortune that he and
Drurv expect TO realize. out of the
sale ~ Reth's property. Blake plans
10. frMstrats their scisAms ma with
the assistance OF . riend BOD iccks
Royce up No that he will be unable
to attend the saie. He buys In the
property AZ Beth's representative and
turns Il over to her. A. q fittinu
reward Beth promises to become Mrs
hob Blake. and the play has the
prevArbially happy ending.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
ROANOKE BRISTOL
SERIES OF GAMES

BRISTOL, VA. Sept. S.--A post
season series between the Bristol
Boosters, winners OF the pennant In
the Appalachian league. and the
Roanoke Tigers. winners OF the PEN
nant in the Virginia league, has been
arranged.
Roanoke comes TO Bristol for three
games the first of the week. while
Britol goes 10 Roanoke for the latter
half of the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
CINCY CINCHING IT
FOR GOTHAM GIANTS
Takes But Seven Innings For Ohioans Slap Contender
For Rake-o in the National Championship Games
Pirates Also Win
HANS WAGNER AT
HIS OLD TRICKS

ST. LOUIS. Sept. s.-The Pirates
made it four straight over the Car
dinais by winning today. IL to s. This
game was a farce from the nrst In
ming. when the Pirates counted eight
runs on eight hits and two errors.
O'Toole quit in the first. after walking
Ave. Hendrix gave four passes in the
fourth, and then Camnitz was called
in. In all. the Cardinals secured
eleven passes Carey and Wagner
poled three timely hits The score;
4 n...s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09

Summary: Hits--Off Madden. 4 In
Q innings: OF Benton. s In A innings:
OFT Snmmers, IN s innings. Two
base hits-Zimmerman. Clarke, Egan,
Mitchell. Evers. SacriYfce hits
Grant. Benton. Stolen bases-Bescher.
Knixeiy. Mitchell, Egan, 9. Home
run--Bescher. Double plays--Aliiler
to Evers; Mitchell to Clarke. Bases
on balls--Off Benton, 9. Off Madden.
Al of Summers. q Struck nut-RY
Benton, 3; by Richie, /: by Madden.
l: by Summers, g. Wild pitches
Madden, Gregory. Tmpires-Messrs.
Brennan and Gwen. Time, s..5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
UNLUCKY SECOND
FOR CLEVELAND

CHICAGO. sept. s.-The Maps MT
Walsh hard In the first two innings
today and heat the White Sox, to :.
Walsh settled down after the seeoha.
ana pitched giit-eage Mieoneli
allowed the sox but FIVE hits. and they
we're scattered. The score:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
Archer Back in Game

z CHICAGO, Sept S.---James Archer.
star catcher OF the Chicago National
league bzsebaf1 team. whose knee was
'iE jured recently. has recovered. He
left Chicago to join his team in Bos-
ton next Tuesday.
He expects to play with the Chicago
National league team throughout the
clubs Eastern trip
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
GAN THE PEPC0
TAKE THE OTHEna

Just to show the local fans
there is no i'll feeling In tbs MAA
the sporting writer Of the Wa1AM
ton Star hands out this story aN
the games between the sPeprnn
Battle Axe clubs In washington,
makes a forecast.
The local fans will do lot 80 T.
tie Parkerites by gathering IN Eo0M
force at Broad Street Park next
urday. to help the Battle AKA h4<
TO hold their nerve. That lack
nerve was the cause OF defeat l4
year. Here is what III. Z. byrd
the Washington star, says about
games:
Pepeo will win the intercity chnx
pionship. After watching the
games yesterday one can hardly nx
Iieve other than that 1t will mak4
clean sweep OF the series and car
every game.
In the two games played yesterd
at American League Park the
company nine showed q marked
reriority over the Richmond axG4&
CATION in every department.
was not a single branch Of plax
which the virginians we're the
OF the local men. Lii running
bases, In clean hitting, In GAe2
down to first on infield hits. III
ing In and In and out Held A1l lSS5
general baseball intelligence thu ~
ers who represented WasAfngtcn
terday as it's amateur champions &
classed the men who had Wo0
same title down in Richmond zsS
1t must be said, though,
credit to the other players, thax
greater part of the superiority 6&
Pepco nine was due to the vAe5E
ferior work Of the opposing pi4e
! Neither Of the men who went
| the box to do the hurting tNR
Virginia team could be cIassed ~
wise with Barton or 6uiliv9G
| were they as capable perfurn494
| the second stringmen on the
| company mines stan.
! = There we're one or two pQnlfi0
| which Richmond classed well II
parison to the local men. but
those there Is not much th1f1ES
| be said In favor Of It when
placed against the aggregAtioa
defeated 1t in the double-headl
terday.
I Judging by what was slsOTF n
the field yesterday. there Ii no
TO doubt that prediction that
| Will make clean SwA&pk%
series would not be far an1f
lcertain II Is that it cannot
how it can ever fail TO win ~
one of the two games schafll
take place in the Virgins
Eext- Saturday s5sz
Just as was mentioned bafe4
games were played would uf
nH the raEH, II WAS x0und e.
Richmond club was NOR - a1s22i7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09

.Sumnary: Left on bases--tIeVe-
land. 4; Chicago, IL. Two-base hits
birmingham, Jackson, Zeider. Latoie.
stolen hase~-Lord Douile play
Walsh tn Weaver to Barten. BASES
On balls~-on Walsh, 2; OF Mitchell
&. Struck uUJ-~I}y Walsh.
Mitchell, s. Passed bail--a1arisch
Ttrnpirea-- MesSrs Evans and Egan.
Time, hours
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
Detroit

Summary Two-hase hii-Hogan.
Three-base hits---Crawford. Cobb Sac
rlaee nits~-Alexander, Brown. Lou
den. Stolen hases-Shoiteri, Pratt.
Louden. Moriarity. Bases ON balls
t.4 Mallett, & First base on err RS
81. Louis. 4. Detroit. /. Left on bases
st. Louis, s Detroit. 4. Struck out
nv weiiman. 5; by Wiifett. :. bou-
bile ulays--wiile,t and Moriarity'
Alexander and Austin. Passed balls
Alexander. 2. Wild pitch---Wiilett.
Time. 1:so. Umpires, OLoughlin and
yfester@eit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
Anusenents

Academy--Poily of the circus
matinee and night. :.
Bijou--Tne Travelling salesman, All
week.
Empire--Eisa Titcoub and others.
ftaiopial-~Mnsieal Maldens and
others.
Lubin~-Florette and others.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09

Endurance Stakes October sth.
The $4,000 Kentucky endurance
stakas. al four miles, will be run al
r-hurrni,i Downs October It'll. IT Is
the richest turf fixture in America
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-09
Big League Standings
National League Games.
Pistsburg. IL; st. Louis. s,
Cincinnati. 10; Chicago. s.

Games Today.
Brooklyn in New York.
Boston in Philadelphia.
AmertcNn League Games
HI faYeiand. g Chicago, e,'sss ss'sssi.s.ss
Detroit. I: st. Louis, 4.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31

proud OF its extensive exhibit of handsome
residences. yet It IS naturally commercial
and industrial community. This being So
as would be expected, it Is well supplied
with excellent hotel accommodations
stanch banks and an emnently successful
building and loan association, all OF which
are alive to the interests of the locality
and contribute in no small measure to its
business attractions AS an important ad-
iunct its Merchants and Manufacturers
Association and the South Norwalk CIuD
keen the wheels Of progress from resting
and a net ever ready to catch the butterfly
OF opportunity.
The opportunities so far domestlcated into
permancnt and prosperous institutions and
the loca, Improvements perfected or under
vay in gOodly number, attest TO the eih-
cheney Of these organizations and the Co
operatIye work of the citizens generally.
It's commercial streets are lined with fine
business blocks. and interspersed here and
there in the background of the lowlands
imposing, busy factories abound, which
ever way you look from the centre
The great amount of commerce OF this
little city is. perhaps, best emphasized by
the fact that its rating has given 1t a first
class postoffice. though one OF the smallest
ci,irs in the United states 10 be so hon
ored
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
at a SACRIFICE
ROOTH FARM EXCHANGE Orange Street. New Haven, Conn
.apel St., New haven. Conn.

view. is also, by reason OF the channel
running to the heart of the city and the
nearby beaches. readily available for use
in the various kinds OF water diversions"
writer who recently described the col
ony Of artists at Silver Mine, Norwalk
says:
NO greater tribute was ever paid 10
Norwalk than comes from the fact that
artists of eminence and rcnown have
chosen II as their home town SOlon II.
Borglum bought about six years ago
farm in Silver Mine. Then he induced \.
T. Millar. the painter, TO rent house near
him. Two years afterward Mr.. Millar
bought few acres and built a studio. The
next year two well-known architects, Aus
tin w. Lord and William \. Boring. joined
them The silver Mine group of artists
was organized in 1905, and the artists from
Westport and Wilton met at the studio OF
Mr. RorClum. and now they hold annual
exhibitions Last year was the fourth
comprising slxty-eiGht pieces in oil paint
ing. sculpture. etchinGs. water colors and
hand-wrought iewelry."
Since 1907 Fred {. YOhn, the illustrator
Frank T. HUtchons. the painter and others
have bought property in Silver Mine.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
WHERE ARTISTS DWELL
At NorWaIk Is a Colony of We'll
Known Painters.

NorwaIk ia one of the most progressive
towns within easy committing distance OF
New York
II has miles Of broad and shady streets
hordercd by artistic villas, occupied and
owned by many persons who are well
known i'm business or other circles in the
greater city
The picturesquoncss Of the residential
section appeals to persons who love TO live
whore tber, is ample space between cot
tases. where there are acres Of well kept
lawns and where the aim OF property own
ers is to conserve the natural assets OF the
fields and wooded walks and driveways
Norwalk has often been fuinSly de-
scribed as A hustling little city. with up-to-
date retail trade centres, with many hour-
isbipe churches. an excellent public school
system. an adequate water supply and many
ideal home areas.
The most exacting homeseeker will quick
~ fnd that IL lacks not one thing which IS
highly priced by a community OF pubic
spirited citizens
: well known member Of the New York
har who is a daily commuter between tn's
CITY and Norwalk was recently asked the
reason he selected Norwalk IS a place Tor
home. lie said
"The selection Of summer home was
spproached from the roint OF view OF one
whose working activities are spent IN the
aerles and canyons OF the metropolis
The fundamental requirements were mat
II sbouId oe within easy committing dis
tsnc. and near salt water ard big enough
so that when spinning on his heel the
owner might be able to see the SKY In all
directions
To tnesc essentials, Il course, were 10 De
added qualities Of enduring atuactiveness
according 10 the Individual fancy OF par
ties in interest
THE express station AZ South Norwalk
makes Norwalk highly favored city from
the point Of view OF railroad service De
tween II and New York To daily traV-
eller II is nearer the big city than any
place east of Stamford, since the places
Intervening Stamford and South Nor"aiK
are local stations with few fast trains.
Its salt water proximity, besides impart-
ing coolness and freshness 10 the summer
atmosphere and q panoramic charm to tho
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
81 tn AVENUE HOME SOLD.

Henry D. Winans e. MAY report the sale
OF the fve story 20-foot English basement
house No. 1893 Fifth avenue near s5th
street for Charles Sooysmith II is the In
tertion Of the purchaser 10 practically re-
build the house 1t was acquired hV the
seller through the same brokers little over
a year ago. at which time plans wer. drawn
fset deep, with rear entrance from the
street for the purpose Of using the rear Of
the Iot for a garage now on the premises
itdUard P. Hatch. OF Lord & Taylor. who
---.,..inh II for many Nfnrs
New-York tribune., 1912-03-31
BUILDING FOR LANE BRYANT.

4 new freproof building Of eight stories
and basement is being erected for Lane
BRYANT manufacturer Of ncgligee and SIM
ple dresses at No 20 West 3Sth street
from plans fled by r. 2. Knowles, archi-
tect The three lower floors Will he devoted
to the retail sales department. while the
other five are to be used for Offices and
worlrooms All the latest devices for the
protection OF employees have been Installed
and a particularly we'll arranged feature is
the plan OF utilizing the roof as recre-
alton ground and lunch room. Tne build
ing will be completed and occupied on
July Of tbs year. housing the different
branches Of this growing industry under
one roof, as always