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Evening star., 1915-11-23
Strand.

William Faversham was pictured at
the Strand Theater yesterday in a
photoplay of Frederic Arnold Kun :
mer's novel. "One Million Dollars,
which has been made into strong pic
ture drama of mystery. 1t concerns
the unmasking of a band of interna :
tional scoundreIs by an expert crimi-
noloRist who has acquired strange and
occult powers through his friendship
for a Buddhist priest The action moves
rapidly. starting in the mystic atmos-
phere of the far east and cuimlnatins
amid the luxurious surroundings of a
plotting count in his New York home
The picture cast includes Henry Berg
man. Mayme kelso. George lie Guer.
Carlotta De Felice, Arthur MORRISON
Camilla Dalberg and Charles Graham.
The picture will be featured until W ed
nesday Musical accompaniments are
played by the orchestra.
Evening star., 1915-11-23
FILM FEATURES.
Loew's Columbia.

The supreme test of an actress abil-
ity and power is said to lie in her abil-
Evening star., 1915-11-23
Cosed All Day Tsday-Buy the Things You Need Tomorrow
Garden.

The holiday spirit is we'll reflected IN
the program at the. Garden Theater
where Emmy Wehlen is pictured III
her latest Photographic effort. Tables
Turned The story is strongly dra-
matte. and is founded on an intense
theme, which is treated in an alto
gether original and unusual manner
There are scores of exciting scenes. one
of them big New York restaurant
photographed in one of Broadwa!
eilded cafes while cabaret perform
ance is at its height. The picture cast
includes H Cooper Cliffe, Jeanette
Horton, Edgar L. Davenport. Leslie
Austin and Walter Hitchcock. Tables
Turned" is being shown again today
Other pictures are included in the daily
program and musical Accomplishments
are played by the Garden Orchestra.
Evening star., 1915-11-23
Polls.

A christmas carol sort OF play that
develops a good frame OF mind for
Thanksgiving. and leaves enough warmth
IN the heart TO last until Christmas, is 70
be found at Polls this week. where "A
Message From Mars is being splendidly
presented. This comedy with serious
prrpose" not only brings 4 message which
would be good coming from any planet
but 1t presents a group Of people who
are SO human. SO true TO life that the
spectator is amused and benefited by
acquaintance with them. This result is
secured in a dream play" which is
naausible. clean and strong throughout. II
Evening star., 1915-11-23

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Evening star., 1915-11-23

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Evening star., 1915-11-23
Musical for the Blind

A musical for the blind will be given
at the Library of Congress this even
ing at $:15 o'clock in pavilion Z. The
program will lie Beethoven recital
by Nine. Marie Won Uuschuld and her
pupils.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
Schleeter- Burkhalter

The following. taken from the
Farber Forum, will interest many
iIexico people, as the bride,
with her parents, formerly lived
Just south of Mexico:
Miss Emma Schleeter, daugh-
n of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schleeter of Farber, and Mr..
ohm Burkhalter of near Wells
lille, were married at the home
If the officiating minister, DR.. A.
\. Wallace, in Mexico Wednes-
lay of last week. The happy
Young couple came down to
Farber in the afternoon and on
arrival were greeted with the
customary rice shower. They
we're given a dinner by the
brides parents. The following
day they went over to Wells
Vile, near which place they will
reside on a farm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burkhalter are worthy and de-
serving young people and the
Forum joins with many friends
in well-wishes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
LOCALS FROM CENTRAL1A

J. P. Hoffman of Mexico was
here last week on business.
The suit of V. T. Cox versus
M. H. Pemberton which came up
for hearing in the Circuit Court
at Columbia Friday was dis
missed by the plaintiff. Some
time ago Mr.. PembertOn closed
the pass-way thru his farm. Mr..
Cox used this means to come
from his home to Centralia, and
fled suit to have it reopened.
Emmett Mcdonnell of Column
bia was here last week on bust
ness.
B. B. Outright and L. G. An
thony had two loads of hogs on
the st. Louis market Friday.
Wallace Cox and Russell
Outright of Columbia spent
Sunday here with their parents.
Miss Hattie Zaugg spent Sun
day with friends and relatives
at Mexico. T. E. German left
Friday on a business trip thru
the western part of the State. H.
S. Booth was in Columbia on
business Monday. w. H. Bybee
was in Columbia Monday on
business.
j. F. Edwards returned home
Friday from visit with his sis
ters, Mrs. Jas. Ballenger and
Mrs. Richard Basnett, of Nc
Baine. Miss Mary Allen of Col
umbia spent a few days here
with her father, j. T. Allen, this
week. Addie Kinkead was in
Mexico last week on business.
Richard Bowen left Sunday for
Mt. Vernon, Mo-, for his health.
Morris Jesse of Mexico was a
visitor here Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
Breckenridge Peery.

The Message is in receipt of the
following:
Mrs. M. j. Greene announces
the marriage of her daughter,
Bessie Elizabeth Peery, to Alex
ender Bertram Breckenridge of
Leadville, Colo. Wednesday, Dec.
80, 1914, Columbia, Mo. The
couple will make their home al
Leadville, Colo. Miss Peery il
former resident of our county anC
has many friends to extend con.
gratuIations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
ODD FELLOWS INSTALL
District Deputy Whitson Puts
New Officers at Their
Posts.

Mexico /. o. o. f. Lodge, No.
80, installed their new officers
for the year last Thursday night.
District Deputy A. c. Whitson,
presided in the ceremonies in a
most impressive manner. Those
installed were: Z. f. Elliott,
Noble Grand; j. j. Wood, Past
Grand; George Ford, Vice
Grand; Thurman Stallings, Re
cording Secretary; S. j. San
ford, Financial Secretary; w.
N. Boatman, Treasurer; j. R..
Towson, Right Supporter to No
BILE Grand; John Howard, Left
Supporter; E. K Hulen, Ward
en-; G. H. Hamilton, Conductor ;
John Roe and II. Hassen, Scene
Supporters; Frank McCord,
Right Supporter to Vice Grand ;
G l.. Hill, Left Supporter; Jack
Wilding, Outside Guard; lsa-
dor Taylor, Inside Guard.
A number Of Odd Fellows from
other lodges were present to wit
ness the ceremonies. A smoker
was one of the enjoyable fea-
lures.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
Annual Bank Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that
the meeting of the Moline
Bank for the purpose of elect
ing five directors will be held
at the Bank building, We'd
nesday, January q, 1915,
between the hours of 10 am.
and 2. p. m.
j. F. FLYNT, Pres.
J.G.CRAWFORD,
Secy. of Board.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Chas. R. Rowland of this city
has been made manager of the
Gas & Electric Co. sat Trenton,
Mo-, a very fine position, and
will move to that city at once.
All will be sorry to lose him
from Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

Last, Thursday evening was
the wedding of Miss Margaret
johnson, daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. j. T. M. johnson, of Kan
sas City. The groom was Mr..
John List Peppard. The array of
wedding gifts totaled in value
$500. The bride is a cousin of
Mrs. Paul E. Coil of Mexico and
Mr.. John johnson of near Wor-
cester. The Kansas City Journal
thus refers to the marriage:
GA beautiful wedding was
celebrated at Woodlea last
Thursday evening when Miss
Margaret johnson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. NJ. johnson,
became the bride of Mr.. John
List Peppard. The Rev. Donald
d. Munro of the Calvary Baptist
Church performed the ceremony
at 8 o'clock. Mrs. J. Henry john
son played the wedding march
and Kelly's orchestra the pro-
gramme of music for the dance
that followed the reception. The
ceremony was performed in the
spacious hallway, which was con-
verified into an English garden
with pink roses, hedges, wicket
gates, vine-wreaths, potted plants
and thickets of towering palms
and ferns, the bride and bride
groom standing in a rose arbor
for the pighting of their troth.
The bride wore an exquisitely
dainty robe of white tulle over
satin, short length, and her veil,
hand-run, with a silver thread in
brocade design, was caught up
cap effect with an edge of lace,
and she carried an oldfashioned
formal boquet of white garde,
Mas and orange blossoms. The
bride was attended by her sister
Mrs. John L. johnson, as matror
of honor. Her gown was a silver
brocaded satin and she carried
pink roses. The two bridemaidl
Miss Margaret johnson anC
Miss Anne Peppard, wore lovely
gowns of pink satin and silve
lace and carried bouquets o
Internationally and pinl
roses. Mr.. Joseph g. PepparC
was his brothers. best man
After the service a wedding SUP
per, reception and dance follow
ed. At the brides table with he
attendants were Miss Mary Oe
lebay and Mr.. William PER-!
Miss Gertrude Mcleod and Mrs
Howard Stevens, both of 81
Louis, Mo. In the receiving lin
with Mr.. and Mrs. johnson wer
the bridegroom's parents, Nj
and Mrs. Jos. G. Peppard. I'll
bride and bridegroom left on q
Eastern wedding tour and o
their return viii be at home q
2l1 West Fifty-second Stree
terrace
The Advisory Board from tn
County Medical Society for til
Mexico Hospital is as follows
Drs. r. i. Afford Of Vandali'
and r. w. Berrey and Fred Girl
fin, Of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Mr.. Joseph B. Moore, formerly
of Mexico, was married Dec. Oath
to Miss Elizabeth Murphy of
Clifford, Mont.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
YOU can go to the
California
Expeditions.

You don't have to travel
on an extravaganza" Limited
train in order to visit the Califor-
MIA Expositions. Glitter and rose
wood, plush and excessive speed,
have little to do with real comfort
and satisfaction. Certainly if
economy is attractive, you can
Just as we'll save considerable on
your travelling expenses and have
considerable in your pocket to do
things with after your arrival.
Join Burlington Route Per
sonally Conducted''p arty. Through
Pullman Tourist Sleeping cars,
wonderful scenery, inexpensive,
and a special guide and conduct
or all the way.
Save your money! See every
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send you free pictures, maps and
descriptive folder. Don't delay
but find out about this NOW.
T. L. MARSHALL,
Ticket Agt. Burlington Route.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Rev. A. e. Burch closed his re-
vival meeting at Laddonia We'd
nesday night of last week with
131 conversions. Mr.. Burch is
now engaged in a religious cam
Ipaign at Maryville, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Attorney Clarence A, Barnes
was in jefferson City and St,
Louis on legal business last
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Miss Nellie Lee is the new
president of the Mexico Chris
tan Church Endeavor Society
Her yice-president is Clarence
Myers; secretary, Margaret
Greer; treasurer, Sam Locke
This society is doing fine work
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

A. G. Mildred of Fort Collins,
Colo, is visiting his brother, near
Thompson, T. H. Mildred, and
other relatives in this county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Mayor j. w. Dry has been en-
joying a visit from his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Dry, of FL
Dorado, Springs, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Mcmillan Basket Ball Team
won against the Bowling Green
team here last Saturday night,
the score standing 81 to ID. 1t
was very exciting game.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

John B. Graham, late County
Clerk of Audrain, is now>serving
as postmaster in the State SEN
ate at Jefferson City.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

A Resolution to excavate, curb
and pave East jackson Street in
in the City Of Mexico, Missouri,
from the center line Of Calhoun
Street east to the west line Of
LOuden Street
BE 1T RESOLVED BY the Coun-
Gil of the City of Mexico, Missouri, as
follows:
Section l. The City Council of
the City of Mexico, Missouri, deem it.
necessary to bring to grade and to
pave with first class vitrified paving
brick or blocks, that portion of East
Jackson Street, in the City of Mex
leo, lying, being and situated be-
tween the Center line of Calhoun
Street and the West line of Louden
street, in the City of Mexico; said
portion of said street to be paved
thirty feet wide in the center of the
street.; the width of said street add
the material and plans,of said inn
provement are more particularly
shown by the plans, diagram, and
specifications filed by the City Engi-
neer with the City Clerk.
Section 2. That the City Coun-
Gil deem it necessary in view of the
proposed improvement of that por-
ton of jackson Street lying between
the Center line of Calhoun Street
and the West line of Louden Street
in the City of Mexico, Missouri, to
curb said street along that portion
to be paved, along the North and
South sides of said pavement with
first class concrete curbing as is more
particularly shown by the plans, dia-
gram and specifications filed by the
City>Engineer with the City Clerk.
Section 3. That the Council deem
it necessary in view of the proposed
improvement of the portion of jack
son Street lying between the Center
line of Calhoun Street and the West
line of Louden Street in the City of
Mexico, Missouri, to grade said
street along that portion to be paved
and curbed to a sub-grade that will
receive the pavement and curbing
as is more particularly shown by the
plans, diagram and specifications
filed with the City Clerk by the City
Engineer.
Section T. That the cost of said
improvement SO declared as necessa-
ry in Sections L, and 3 hereof be
paid by levying Il special assessment
upon all lots and tracts of land 'front.'
ing or AUDITING on either side of said
improvement along the distance tc
be so improved and in proportion to
the front foot of said lots and tracts
of lands so fronting or abutting on
either side of said improvement
along the distance to be improved
as provided by Sections 9254, 9255,
9256 r. S. Missouri of 1909, as
amended by Laws of 1911, pages 1856,
337, 33S, 339, $40 and BAL, Section
9257 of r. S. of Missouri of 1909.
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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

Section 5. That this resolution
shall be published for two consecutive
insertions in the Mexico Missouri
Message. a weekly paper published
in the City of Mexico, Missouri, and
if majority of resident owners of
property liable to taxation for said
Improvement declared necessary to
be done by this resolution at the
date of passage thereof, who shall
own a majority of the front feet owned
by residents of the City of Mexico,
fronting or AUDITING on said portion
of said Jackson Street to be improved
as aforesaid shall not within1ten
days thereafter file with the
City Clerk of the City of Mexico
their written protest against
said improvement, the City
Council will cause contract for said
work. to be let to the lowest and best
bidder on the plans and specifications
substantially as SO made for said
improvement.
Section 8. That said improve
ment shall be completed not later
than November l, 1915.
Section 7. That said work and
improvement and taxation therefor
shall be done and made in accordance
with the charter and ordinances of
the City of Mexico, Missouri, and
the laws of the State of Missouri, re-
lating to and providing for said work
and improvement and taxation.
Passed this 18th day of January,
1915.
J. w. DRY,
President of the City Council.
Approved this 18th day of Janu-
airy, 1915.
j. W. DRY,
Mayor of the City of Mexico
Missouri.
Attest:
| Seal WALLACE DEARING
City Clerk.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14
T. L. MARSHALL,

Ticket Agt. Burlington Route
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

The Advisory Board from the
County Medical Society for the
Mexico Hospital is as follows
Drs. r. =. Afford Of Vandala,
and R. w. Berrey and Fred Grit
fin, Of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-01-14

CHILD'S HOSE SPECIAL
Black l and 1 rib, good
weight; seamless, spliced heel
and toe. Our regular 10c seller
Sizes 5 TO 8 1-2. Removal sale
price on this lot, pair sc
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
Boy Scouts of America

The Inter-Troop Contest which has been running for five weeks will close Friday evening. A rally of all scouts will be held in the High school gym nasium at 7.30.
 Each scout will be required to recite perfectly the Scout Oath land Law. Aside from this, the contest is closed at 7.30 and all records must be handed in. Credit is given for passing tests, and winning merit badges; payment of dues, performing good turns with regularity, enrolling new scouts, and re- registering old ones; and points are deducted for absences from meetings and rallies, and for failure to know the scout oath and law.
 The Court of Honor, consisting of Rev. c. J Hartman, chairman ex- officio, David Flagg, E. G. Wright, J. A. Backus, Ernest c. Morse and John Byrne, will attend the rally and meet with the Scout Masters afterward.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
Charles Gates for Sheriff

Immediately after the rising of the general assembly on Wednesday the republicans of Windham county went into caucus for the nomination of sheriff to fill vacancy. Representa- tive Edward $. Backus of Thompson was chosen chairman and Clarence E. Chester of Chaplin, clerk. On motion of $. A. Peckham of Windham, Chas. A. Gates of Willimantic was unani- mously nominated. Harry A. Back was authorized To submit the nomina- ton in the house for action, which if approved will be sent to the governor for confirm atIon.
 Upon the death Of Sheriff Sibley, Governor Baldwin appointed John O. Fox, democrat, to fill the vacancy pending a session of the general assem- bly,. The appointment of MT. Gates is for the balance of the unexpired term.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
Candidates for County Farm Agent

Owing to the inability, up to the present time, to secure a suitable man for county agent, the Windham Coun- ty Farm Association, re gently incor- porated for developing the farms of the county, has not progressed very rapid Iy The board of directors have been waiting to hear from Prof. Baker of Storrs Agricultural College, who was relied upon to look up suitable candi- dates. Prof. Baker Is now ready to re- port and will come to Putnam Friday or Saturday with three or four men suitable to fill the position.
 It is understood that the candidates are all first-class men of actual and college experience. The executive committee of the association will meet the candidates and will doubtless se- lect one of the number. At the same time 1t is anticipated that president of the association will be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of H. H. Davenport of Pomfret. As soon as the agent is appointed active Wofk will begiu
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
Putnam Corporation to Promote Amuse-
 ment Enterprises

The Metropole Amusement Compa- ny Incorporated, a Putnam corpora . tion, has recently been granted a char ter by the state. The purpose of the new concern Is to promote all kinds of amusement enterprises. The p-omot- CTS Of the new company are Selig Gold man, manager of the Bradley theatre, and Charles Seder, local clothing dealer.
 4 recent meeting of the stockholders was held and MT. Seder was elected president and treasurer and MT. Gold man secretary. The concern already has two theatres, the Bradley In this city and the Loomer Opera House in Willimantic. Both are progressive business men and will doubtless ex- pand their business enterprises as op- portunity offers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
P. II. S. to Enter School League

Malcolm NJ. Wiley, manager of the Putnam High school base ball team, was in Norwich Saturday attending a meeting of high schools relative to forming High School League. Through Manager Wiley Putnam sig nified it's intention of joining the pro- posed league and giving it it's hearty support.
 The meeting was held at the Nor wich Free Academy with five schools represented, Putnam, Windham, ,Ston- ington, Westerly and the Academy. Owing to misunderstanding it will be necessary to hold another meeting when constitution and bylaws will be adopted.
 The league will be divided into two sections, northern and southern. The existence tof "a northern section seems to be in doubt as yet, but the southern division will be a sure go, consisting of Stonington, Westerly and N. F. A. At the next meeting the schedule, etc., will be arranged.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
Woodstock Vital Statistics Published

Hundreds of people in Connecticut and Massachusetts will be interested to know that the vital statistics of the town of Woodstock, between 16S3, when the first settlers came from Rox- bury, down to 1854, have been pub- lished. The statistics were compiled and typewriter copies made at the ex- pense of Lucius P. Barber of Hartford, who is connected with the state libra ". The publishing was made possi- ble by the guarantee of the expense by patriotic organization. The book sells for S6.50. A complimentary copy has been received by the town clerk of Woodstock and an effort is to be made to i've the book in the Putnam pub- lie library. The state of NJ Massachusetts has large fund and has already pub- lished statistics of about forty of it's towns and this number is being con- tinually added to.
Putnam patriot., 1915-03-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

There will be debate at 2.S0 D. m. next Monday between the Senior and Sophomore classes ot the Putnam High school on the question, Resolved: That immigration to the United States should be limited by literacy test. On the affirmative, Gladys Sain. May Fuller and Phebe Beard, with alter nate, Ethel Dsnieson. On the nega- tive, Percy Richardson, Hazel Perry and Ruth Child, with alternate, Will liam Ratierty. This Is the second of the series of interclass debates, and though not formal public debate, ,any friends of the school who are interest," ed in the debating would be welcome.
 The following were awarded their "P' in basket ball by the school coun- cil at it's last meeting: Luster, Puring- ton, Heath, Maynard, Angel, Davis, Shaw, Lowe, and Beard
 Baseball Manager Malcolm Wiley wns in Norwich Saturday attending meeting of baseball managers. It has been decided that Putnam will jcin the baseball league.
 Putnam High lost two out Of town games last week. The first on Friday with Uxbridge, and the second Satur- day at Plainiield.
 The basket ball season closes Friday when the local team plays Tourtel- lotte at North Grosvenordale. Ono Of the hardest games of the season is be- ing anticipated.
 On Monday afternoon the school council of the High school met In their regular monthly meeting. After tho transaction of business an informal discussion took place on the merits Of plan for doing all studying in school. In preparation for this meeting the | council sent out letters to six promi- nent educational authorities asking their opinions on the question. The letters were addressed to P. P Claxton. head of the National Bureau of Educa- tion; Straton D. Brooks, president Of the University of Oklahoma; Ira T.. Chapman, superintendent of schools in South Norwalk Franklin B. Dyer, | superintendent of schools in Boston, Mrs. Ells Flagg Young, superintend- ent of schools Of Chicago. The general opinion expressed in the replies re- l ceived seems to be that the amount of home study could be lessened only by a lengthening of the school day or | year, or both; and even were the ses- sion heightened the opinion was that some home study should still be re- quired.