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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

for cultivation-all held up by
spectators, and the people are
suffering from scarcity of prod
ucts, high cost of living and ever
increasing land prices and rentals.
.Three-fourths of the State is lock-
ed in the hands of spectators
while the tenantry has increased
1929 per cent in the last 20 years.
The people want a way out from
under these conditions. Over
10000 persons have signed a pc
tition asking for Il law providing
for a tax equal to its full rental
value on all land held for specula-
ton or exploitation, all to the end
that use and occupancy shall be-
come the sole title to land in the
Lone Star State. Looks like get
ting down to brass tacks, ehl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
MRS. ARMISTEAD DEAD.

Mrs. Annie c. Armistead, 6e
years old, died at her home in this
city early last Monday morning,
She had been ill for some time
Funeral service Tuesday after
noon at the home of w. +. Crock
EFT conducted by Rev. w. A.
Shullenberger. Mrs. Armistead
was a native of the county. She
was the widow of the late John
B. Armistead. A half brother,
John Myers, and a cousin, Miss
Mamie Myers, both of Mexico,
are the nearest surviving rela-
tives. Mrs. Armistead was an
earnest Christian woman and a
Jealous worker in the cause of the
W. c. T. U.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
PUBLIC SALE.

! will sell to the highest bidder,
three and one half miles north
west of Moline, near Berea
church, Wednesday, April /,
1914, the following described
property: Three head of horses,
consisting of one span grey geld
lngs, five years old, broke to all
harness; one bay horse three
years old, The above are all
good heavy work horses. Farm
implements, consisting of one
corn planter, one section har-
row, one sixteen inch walking
pillow, one grub pillow, one disk
'cultivator, some harness and
other things. Terms made known
on day of sale. Sale begins at l
O'Clock.
Ed. Atchison, Auctioneer.
MRS. W. P. HALL.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
JUDGE FLYNT DEAD.
Former Member of the Audrain
County Court.

Judge Martin c. Flynt, 70
years old, of near Cant, died last
Tuesday morning after an ill.
ness of about three weeks. He
had been a citizen of the county
nearly so years. Was a soldier
i'll the Confederate army, belong.
ing under Cockrell's Brigade,
and served in a number of hard
fought battles. He was high
minded Christian gentleman and
an honored Mason. Judge Flynt 5
wife died about % years ago
The following children survive
him: Mrs. Edward Faucet, OF
California; Mrs. Il. +. Mildred
and Misses Minerva and Laura
Flynt and Robert, Spencer, Ken.
nett and Jason Flynt, all of this
county. DR.. j. f. Flynt of Moline
is a nephew.
The funeral was held yesterday
afternoon at Mt. Zion church
conducted by Rev. Zehr. Mr.
tlynt was a Methodist and a
member of Houston Lodge A. F.
& A. NJ. No. $50, at Cant, the
burial being with Masonic hon
ors.
We mourn Judge Flynt' s
death. His passing is distinct
loss to the community. He was
our friend and we shall miss him
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
WANT ITEMS.

Notices under this head
cents per line per issue. Count G
words to the line
For Rent.-160 acres, well i'm.
proved, 40 acres grass balance in
cultivation. Will rent grass for
cash and farm land for share of
grain. See c. b. Lyman, Mexico,
Mo.
For Sale.-Two lots, five room
house and out buildings. Inquire
1920 n. Washington st.
For Sale.-One buggy, nearly
new. Mrs. Smith, West Boule-
ward.
Old papers for sale at Message
office.
FOR RENT Well improved 40
acre farm, cash or bankable note.
Adams & Son. If
For Sale:-Ten room house
and three lots, out buildings; al
so four room house and one lot.
Enquire at Message office.
For Sale.-Full Buff Orpington
eggs $1.O0 per setting at pens.
j. D. Greer, Mexico, Mo-, COS n.
Wade st. If.
For Sale. - Brown Leghorn
eggs for Matching, Is for 80 cents.
Mrs. w. w. Cornett, Laddonia,
Mo.
LoSt.-A watch, between the
houses of A. B. Weedler and Mrs.
n. Smith. Owners name, Miss
Blanche White, on lid inside case.
Leave at Message office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
MIR. TREADWAY DEAD.

w. F. Treadway, 62 years old,
died in this city last Saturday
night of pneumonia.
Mr.. Treadway was never mar
ried. He leaves the following sis.
tiers and brothers; Miss Susan
and Alvin of this city, Mrs. Frank
Elliott, north of Mexico, j. B.
Treadway Of Center, R. L. Tread
way of Ell Paso, Texas, and Mrs.
Josie Cox of st. Paul.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

The voters Of Centralia are to
express themselves as either for
or against free text books for the
Centralia schools at the school
election next month. AS we I'M
derstand it a school district may
have free school books at its OPP
ton. The money comes from the
insurance tax of the State.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Rush Hill, Mo-, March pa
great many are taking advantage
of this pretty weather and are
moving.
Ernest Harbut and family have
moved into Tom Britton S house.
Tuck Myers will move to the
farm of F. S. Norris, west of
town.
10 uos lsoSunoH 'pIBMpH 'oeD
Pete Erdel, Jr., who has been
quite sick, is much better.
Mrs. l.. Knoble is visiting rela-
tives and friends in and around
Benton City.
Il. f. Peery and wife are visit
ing Mr.. Peery's parents at Cow
gill, Mo.
Claude Frey of Bowling Green
is working second trick at the C.
q A. station in Mr.. Peery' place.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Luckie re-
turned to their home in st. Louis
county last Monday, after visit
ing their niece, Mrs. H. G. Carnes,
and family here for several days,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Yates of
Drake, ILL.,, visited friends here
last week.
j. L. Carnes is laboring under
the notion that he has whooping
cough.
Mrs. A. Zimmerman visited her
sister-in-law, Mrs. John thinner
man, at Benton City last week.
Mrs. E. A. Feutz was a Mexico
visitor last Wednesday.
Mrs. W. S. Doolin went to Sc
dalia last week as a delegate to
the R. U. A. Convention.
Mrs. f. Underwood and little
daughter, Evelyn, are visiting
Mrs. Underwood's parents in
Mexico.
Mrs. Henry Barney, who has
been quite ill, is able to be out
again.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

The Civic Improvement Com
mittee of the Commercial Club
composed of Clarence A. Barnes.
John Beal, Ben Elliott, and May
or Potts, will. head the move
ment for Cleanup and Paint-up
Day in Mexico. They ask the
earnest cooperation of every
citizen of the city. Clean up the
rubbish and old vehicles from the
streets and remove the manure
piles and spoil every place where
the nasty fly may have her breed
ing place.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

Commission form of govern
ment, or the city manager plan, is
the coming solution of the prob
lem of government of the cities
and smaller towns. There will
be fewer officers, in the first
place, and that will save money
for salaries. These fewer officers
will be experts and that will in
sure efficiency and more perfect
administration. A business sense
awakening is bringing the agita-
ton for these things.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

Harry Drebbing's home WA,
destroyed by fire last SATURDAY.
night. Mr.. Drebbing works in -,
saloon down town and was not 81,
home. The fire broke out a.,
about Is minutes before mid
night. The family dog aroused
Mrs. Drebbing by its barking and
she hardly had time to c,can,
from the house thru a window
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
Mr.. Roach Dead

W. j. Roach died in the Stat,
Hospital at Fulton last Supday
The funeral and burial woro .,
Thompson, this county, Tuesda,
afternoon. The wife and Co..
children survive him. The famiI,.
owns a nice little farm southeaI,
of Fulton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
SKINNER ITEMS.
Doan Weaver, Farmer-Farmers
Moving About.

Skinner, Mo-, March 23.-Our
farmers are getting ready to SOW
oats. With a few nice days good
many oats will be in ground. A
large acreage will be sown this
season.
Mason Pulls had the measles
but is out at present.
John L. Carpenter bought a
new Chatham Mill at the Illinois
State Fair last fall and received
same last week.
The regular preaching services
were held Saturday and Sunday
at Bethlehem and Olivet.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Spurling's
youngest son is still on the sick
list.
Harry Day moved to the Joe
Quinlin place, just west of Lib.
erty, recently.
Elmer Chapman moved to the
Cliff McGinnis farm and Thur
man Chapman to his fathers
farm.
AT James Chapman's sale
mules and all his stuff brought
good prices.
Messrs Frank p. and Marvin
Carter have moved to the Geo.
Brock place for the ensuing year.
Messrs. Joe Quinlan and Frank
Powell have leased part of the
Geo. Morgan place.
Ralph King has been confined
to his home the past fortnight
with poisoning.
Omar Squirting moved to the H.
T. Squirting house in Skinner.
Chas. Tanner now occupies his
own premises at Skinner.
DR.. Flynt of Moline was in our
midst Friday on a professional
call.
Doan Weaver is glad to get
back to Skinner and is now hap
PLY dOmiciled on the Jno. F.
VIM place. Doan says that he
was scared all the time he was
down near Santa Fe,-the ground
was so thin he was afraid he
would break thru.
Ellis Bros. had a load of lambs,
own raising, on the National
market recently that brought
very satisfactory prices.
0. F. Ellis bought a team of
yearling mules, coming twos, re-
Gently, paying 1912.
James Chapman moved to
Centralia to reside lately.
Jno. F. Baker has been a great
sufferer from rheumatism the
past few weeks, but glad to state
he is out again.
Willie Faddis received some
prizes in the Navy recently. More
elaborate account later.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
Little Child Dead.

Ivyl, five. ears old, doughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Culver of Benton
City, died this week of mem
branous Group. Burial in Benton
City yesterday.
j. r. Lemon died of pneumonia
in Vanadlia last Monday.
Cunningham & Ferris of Lad
donia sold a car of big mules to
Lee Bros. of this city this week.
Mrs. Fife Mcdaniel of Lad
donia has been visiting her sister
in Mexico, Mrs. Robert Painter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

w. c. Rainey Of Carrollton,
Ill.,, who is a brother of Congress-
man Rainey of Illinois, has
moved to the r. L. Phillips farm
southwest of Mexico, which he re-
Gently purchased. Welcome, Mr..
Rainey, with your good family,
TO Audrain county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

Mexico is to have Cleanup and
Paint-up Day this year. A capt.
tai idea. We hope the people
turnout the county will observe
the day. Look about your prem
ises-clean up the rundown
place.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

1t IS said that Texas has 49,
600, 900 acres of land, of which
only 27,ooo,O0O are improved.
Three-fourths Of these improved
acres are either rented or mort
gagged. Out Of the balance there
are over 100000, 900 acres suitable
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

The Wabash railroad has is
sued an order that the company
will sell no more liquors on its
trains. And thus the booze trade
is going, going.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26
Directors Reelected.

The Stockholders of the
North Missouri Trust Co. has re-
elected A. X. Luckie, VIM. Pol
lock and D. S. Burrougs as di-
rectors. The other directors are
j. F. Llewellyn, w. w. Pollock.
r. M. White, George Robertson,
5. p. Emmons and j. F. Harrison.
DIR. E. Fl. Tincher has traded
his 16O acre farm, four miles
northwest of Mexico, for NJ. R.
Wise s residence property in this
city, the latter valued at $1,000
and the farm valued at $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

cattle sale in Kansas City. Each
shipped consignments from Mex
leo to the sale.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-03-26

S. p. Emmons and w. w. Pol
lock are attending a Short-horn
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06
For Pianos see w. FL. Miller.

For Pianos see w. I'll. Miller
Adv.
Jas. L. Meighen went to Cham
berlain last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. F. Z. Wheeler and daugh-
ter, Harriet, left last week for a
visit with friends in Clinton, Iowa.
Talk to us about Paints, Oils,
Varnishes and Wall Paper.-Adv.
r. w. Russell Drug Co
Will Kroh, of Mitchell, was in
Scotland last Friday. Since the
Queal lumber yard at this place
was sold Will has been assisting
his father, who is auditor for the
company, but he informs Us that
he will soon take a position in the
head Office Of the Queal Company
in Minneapolis.
A. X. Colwell left last Friday
for North Dakota where he will
visit the family of Mr.. Willard
Pickett, and perhaps assist him
in harvesting a large crop of grain.
Mr.. Colwell has rented his farm
this season to his sons, so he is
free 80 60 and help his friends
when in need.
John Reinke and VIM. Muhmel
returned last Sunday from a trip
to North Dakota where Mr.. Reinke
has purchased some land. They
say the crops are immense in that
state this year. While that coun
try has never been considered q
part Of the corn belt they say q
large acreage Of corn has been
planted this year, and is giving
pro mise Of q big yield.
Do not be fooled into using a
cheap paint. Il costs just as much
to put on 4 poor paint as il does q
good one. We sell the best.-Adv.
r.. w. Russell Drug Go,
Mr.. Christian Ser has been
rrsko Ell. l.- -
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06
Notice to Destroy Weeds upon
Public HiohsDaus.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
owning, leasing or occupying lands
abutting upon the public highways in
Bon Homme County, to destroy all
weeds, willows and trees growing upon
the one half thereof Immediately abut-
ting on such lands.
You are further notified that in case
you fail to cut said weeds, willows and
trees the same will be cut by order of
the Board of County Commissioners at
a rate to be fixed by them, which said
amount so fixed and paid will be certi-
fed by the Board of County Commits
sioners to the County Audllor and be-
come a tax upon the lands AUDITING OF
the highways upon which the weeds,
willows or trees are SO cut, and shall
be collected as other taxes.
Attest 81. g. GUM
G. E, STODDARD Chairman
County Auditor
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06

The Best and Most Wholesome
book that has been publis he'd.
On Sale Aug, 9th.
$I.35 PER copy.
E. H. TREIBER
The JeWeIer
Scotland. S. Oak.
,w.itten 6y

#E4@NAF
yllIsMaE1-sesa 0ssr feed lot.
n Nlisse EEafasa eapwAdy.
Cesar Il Gisar.
Rssas Rassse ~ Chicago, arrived
gaat Rfafsa aad II locking after
ass haaaa nsst II term,
Jods n Laxgsr lsftIast Monday
ox Norsh Dakota where be will
work a sbe harvest fields.
sfasmber yor can buy cheaper
and gst better grade Tor the money
"a Russelrs.-Ady.
Miss Emma Weber Is taking !
layof from the central telephone
Office, and 4 visiting At her home
ii Memo.
John Ser, Of Belvidere, was Il
town Int Friday visiting his broth.
~ a 81. SEER. He says his viii
A NON inthe sanitarium 81 Cham.
bsklain, and on account 1T tie con.
dltion ~ hi heslth he has Offered
is Rrm ad5Dining shs town j
R6lsideke fpr aaIe.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06
From the Hutchinso n Herald

From the Hutchin SO n Herald
Joe Pullman and August Hajek
went 10 Bray's farm Tuesday to be-
gin the carpenter work on the new
house. The foundation was COM
pleted some time ago.
John Jungmann left last week
for Sulphur Springs, Mo-, to take
the baths and drink the water there
He was not feeling very well when
he left, so his daughter, Maggie,
accompanied him on the trip.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06
From the Tyndall Tribune

Mr.. and Mrs. 81. L. Taplett
have been called on to mourn the
loss of a baby boy which was born
Tuesday morning but lived only a
few hours.
Mrs. L. Farrend, Of Sascatche-
wan, Cam, arrived last Friday for
q visit with her sister, Mrs. q.
Brown. Mrs. Brown went to
Yankton to meet her sister.
DR.. r. j. Parezek visited the
first of the week with Dr.. Klima.
DR.. Parazek has been a physician
for q mining company in Mexico
for the past five years but has been
driven out By the revolutions. He
has decided to locate in Lake An
des.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06

Rev. Mr.. McMullen, Of Wessing-
ton Springs, was in town last Sat
urday and went to Olivet where
he conducted services Sunday.
While here he was a guest of his
wife's father, A. F. Miller.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06

Miss Irene saarosy Smith, Of
Platt, was calling on Scotland
faiends last week Wednesday. Her
husband. who had q stroke Of par
alysis 9 few weeks ago, is in a hos
pital at Yankton and is recovering
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06

Atty. f. d. Wicks attended to
business matters in Sioux Falls
last Thursday.
Judge Dimock, of Memo, was
IN town last Friday and took the
train to Yanktcn.
Mr.. Nick Roth and family visit.
ed relatives at Parkston last week,
returning home Saturday.
FOR SALE-A boat, two tents
and q complete camping outfit
ADV. E. 81. Treiber
Miss Leila Frank was operated
on for appendicitis at the Yankton
hospital last Thursday morning.
Wm. Magstadt was taken to the
Yankton hospital last Monday.
suffering with an acute attack d
appendicitis. DR.. Landmann &C.
companied him.
E. IL. Treiber, the Jeweler, ani
The Bon Homme County Banl
have installed some handsome
bronze and gold signs in front d
their places OF business. The,
were purchased of Jos. each wht
il in the sign business at Munice
I'll.
Prot. Schaeffer, Of Langford
Was here last week, q guest of hi,
Wife's pasents, Mr. and Mrs. Johr
Schmiersr. Mr. Bchaeffer hal
been principal of the schools al
Langford the past eight years, bui
be will move 10 Yer million wher,
he has taken 4 position % instruc
tor IL German Ut the University.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-06
BASEBALL
Teams Of Scotland, Tabor, Tyndall,
Springfield, Parkston and Yank>
ton Will Compete


Springfield, Parkston and Yank>
ton Will Compete
Preparations for Yankton'e base
ball tournament, August 10, 90
and 81, continue to attract atten-
ton through the state press.
Yankton is making arrangements
to handle one of the largest crowds
which has been in the Cement City
in years. From advices received
from nearby towns it is estimated
that as many as three thousand
people will be in the park for the
afternoon games.
At a meeting of the ball club it
was decided to build grand stands
to accommodate 500 additional PEG.
pie should the first days attend
aAce show that the estimated at.
tendance would overrun the pres
emit accommodations.
The teams of Scotland, Tabor,
Tyndall, Springfield and Parkston
will compete for generous purses
and the afternoon games will see
the Yankton Coyotes playing the
winners of the morning games.
While there is nc organized lea
que in South Dakota it is under.
stood that the Yankton tourna.
ment takes the place of post
on games in the major leagues.
and on the playing of the teams
depends the final record of their
seasons work. By selecting the
teams who have been battling with
each other during the past few
months the management feel that
they have arranged a series of
games which will offer more real
ball playing to the local fans than
by selecting outside teams to meet
the Coyotes.
On the first day only one game
will be played but on the two sue
ceeding days a game in the morn
ing and one in the afternoon will
be contested. The winners of the
morning game will have an oppor.
tunity to compete with the fast
Coyotes in the afternoon for anoth-
or purse. The hackers of the
tournament plan feel that this will
produce faster games than if the
teams met or the return dat. plan.
During the bali season Yankton
has received splendid support from
nearby towns and an invitation
to all fans in the surrounding
territory will be extended. On
the attendance at this tournament
depends the organizing of a Corn
Belt League and Yankton is asking
for the support of ball fans within
easy distance.
A message received this morn
ing indicates that baskerville, Violin
Gayyille and Vermlllion are pre-.
pairing to send a large number of
their baseball enthusiasts each
day and it is possible that a base
ball special train may be arranged
for the convenience of towns which
do not have an adaptable schedule.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-29
SENATE CHAPLAIN SUsPRISED.
Parishioners shower Food Upon
Rev. and Mrs. F. }. Prettyman.

Rev. Dr.. Forrest J. Prettyman. pastor
of the Mt. Pleasant NJ E. Church.
South. and chaplain of the United States
Senate, will have to install extra store
rooms i'm his house at 1905 Columbia
road northwest il his parishioners sur
prise him with another pound party"
Seventy-fivc of them dropped in on his
household last Monday night laden down
with provisions of all kinds 1t was
lust a little surprise party.
The evening was interspersed by vocal
and musical selections. DR.. Prettyman
himself gave violin solo to show his
appreciation. Others performing were
Mrs Edgar Jones, Fred Nettleship, f.
J. Febrey. Miss Alberta Munsey and a
quartet composed of Messrs. Munsey.
Febrey. Rose and Green. Recitations
were given by Mrs. l.. F. Holden. Miss
Glenda Tomlinson and Miss Lottie
Bowen.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-29

an Of which were hewn by Grant HIM
self
Il must have been with pleasant recol-
lecttons that Grant looked across the
board at his father-in-iaw on this oc-
casion. ~ y ~
There were numerous eloquent speakers
al the banquet, and their speeches were
all in rood taste. When Grant was caned
upon to respond to the toast. our DIS.
tinguished Quest" he rose with aimoss
painful difndence. and In . clear tnougn
low voice, delivered = speech Oh Just pt-
teen words a. follows:
sGentlemen-In response. II VIII De I'M
possible for me to do more than thank
Gen. Rsseerans Cheefed.
Gen. Rosecrans followed Gen. Grant,
responding 10 the toast Tho Army and
Navy of the united states'
He made an ELOQUENT and witty speech
in excellent taste paying q tribute to
s.the earnestness xhd devotion Of the pri-
vate soldier"
He made not the slightest allusion to
the checks In his own career In wnicn
Gen. Grant had played SO great part,
hut spoke as one who accepted them as
ali in the days work. He had no doubt
about the ultimate restoration OF the
Union.
When Gen. Rosecrans finished mis-
speech with humorous anecdote OF