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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
rowELL FoRD.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mason and
family took Thanksgiving dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. ], r. Powell, Miss
Meta Surber of Mexico and Misses
Iona Dowell and Minnie June Pow
ell of this vicinity took Thanksgiving
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Milford
Berry.
Wiley Johnson entertained a few
of his friends Thanksgiving day.
NJ N. Powell delivered some hogs
Monday at $500.
Miss Edna McMurtry of this vi
cinity who teaches the Bean Creek
school taught Thanksgiving day and
had Thanksgiving program.
Maurice Dowell spent the latter
part of last week in st. Louis.
Miss Lena Hamilton and Miss Mar.
tina Johnson spent Thanksgiving
with Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Hamilton
west of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
FROM ARKANSAS.

The editor of the Message has the
following brief note from his cous-
in, ]. B. Van Horn, at Guy, Ark,
formerly resident of Audrain coun-
ty:
Cotton is a good price, and COT
ton seed is the highest ever heard
of. We have had a nice fall to
gather our crops. Just had our first
frost. Large acreage of wheat and
fall oats sown. We raised the finest
melons and peaches this year.
raised 80 bushels of COW peas and
about 20 bushels of peanuts. Some
of the Missouri folks who came down
here last spring are going back.
think they are making a mistake.
1.-THE war continues in Europe and
We are paying dearly for our biscuits
and they are shooting our cotton
away"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
MRS. TALBOT DEAD.
Had been a Resident OF Mexico for
Many Vars.

Mrs. Annie Virginia Talbot, wife
of Capt. 1. II. Talbot, passed away
Saturday night at her home in this
city. She had been an invalid for
16 years and had been belfast the
past five years.
Mrs. Talbot was II years old.
Born Dec. 6, 1898, on Loutre Island,
Warren county, Mo. She was mar
ried to Capt. Talbot Dec. II, 1856.
Besides the husband three children
survive. The children are: George
Talbot of Lethridge, Canada; Gree
ley Talbot, Moberly, and Miss Cora
Talbot of Mexico. The family came
to this city in 1881.
The funeral was held at the home
Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. s. w. Hayne and Rev. j. o. Ed
monston. Mrs. Talbot was devot-
ed member of the M. e. Church,
South. The pail bearers at the fu-
neral were: w. w. Fry, c. D. Rodg-
ers, ]. D. Mckee, j. H. Lane, and s.
M. Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talbot celebrated
their 5Sth wedding anniversary just
a year since.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
Ward McDuffee of Macon, Mo-,
visited his young friend here, Ray
Neighbours, at Thanksgiving time.

81 am proud of our Boy Scout or
ganization here in Paris" said Rev.
P. D. Mangum to the Paris Appeal.
"They are imbued with the spirit of
real citizenship and are little men at
every turn of the road. On Hallow-
cen, for instance, they agreed among
themselves to abstain from the usual
pranks and to disturb neither the
public peace nor private property.
That was fine, 1 thought. Better
still, the boys are doing their best to
let no day pass without doing some
kindly act"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

The College of Agriculture at Col
umbia is going to give a course for
rural preachers during Farmers
Week in January. 1t will be the first
course for rural preachers, at a farm
ers' conference. ever given in the
United States. Bro. Preacher, you
should be there. If you preach to a
country congregation, help the farm
er with his problems. He may be
able to help you more in your prob
lens.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Col. John Sobieski, who has lee
tured frequently in Mexico and Lad
donia and at other points in this
county, is direct descendant of the
last king of Poland. In a lecture in
Kansas City a few days ago he said
that a new Europe, without any
kings or emperors, will emerge from
the present war across the seas.
Not only would all men be equal, but
the women would have equal rights
with the men in the new republics,
whose people would be able to gov
ern themselves more wisely than
have the crowned heads. he said
Col. sobieski predicted, that all OF
the European kings would be In the
ditch" within a year from now.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
TO MARRY IN CHINA.

Mrs. Charles Taylor has Just re-
ceived letter from Mrs. Anna R.
Nichols saying that Miss Anna May
Stuart Of Los Angeles, Cali, sailed
Nov. 20 for Shanghai, China, where
she will be married just before
Christmas to Mrs. Nichols son,
Ruthven B. Nichols. Miss Stuart is
the daughterof DR.. Stuart, mission
airy to China, who has lived there
many years. The intended bride and
groom were both born in China. Ruth
ven is now with the American Trad
ing Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
BEREA LETTER

James Walden and wife of Hun
newell spent Thanksgiving with P.
r. Cawthorn and wife.
Mrs. Felix Martin who is ill OF
pneumonia remains about the same.
]. V. Baker of Laddonia and Miss
Anna Baker of Perry visited Mrs
Felix Martin the last of the week.
Mrs. st. Clair Emmons and daugh.
ter spent part of last week with
friends in Mexico.
Miss Reba Fisher and brother, Da
vid, attended the Hansen eckwitt
wedding in Mexico Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Burlington Engine the Prize Winner.
The largest engine in the exhibit
of the Baldwin Locomotive Works
at the San Francisco Exposition,
which was awarded the grand prize,
was the BurlingtOn's engine No.
CLIO. This is the largest road en-
CINE of the nonarticulated type ever
built. 1t weighs nearly 300 tons, is
almost "a feet long and carries II
tons of coal and 10000 gallons of
water. It's fire box is as large as a
homestead shack and the inside d.
ameter of the front end of the boiler
is Z feet and inches. 1t took 81
days to get this engine across the
continent from Philadelphia to San
Francisco.
A number of engines of this type
are already in service on the Burling.
toms lines.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
Going South?

Low round trip excursion
tickets with long limits and
liberal stOpover privileges are
now on sale to Florida; Cuba,
the West Indies, Panama, Gulf
Coast and Texas Points.
Make the most of the trip!
Take the route that makes
the going as delightful as the
getting there. I'll be glad to
help you plan your trip and
secure booklets describing any
particular locality.
7. l.. Marshall,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
LAND nRINGs sBt.7E.

The partition sale of Martha A.
Carr and Mary Vance of the 80 acre
Vance farm, northwest of Mexico, on
one corner of which stands Olivet
Methodist church, was held in Mex
leo Saturday. c. s. Slonaker, hus-
Ting young farmer of the same
neighborhood, bought the place, pay
ing $51.75 per acre. In a year or
two he'll realize fully what bar
gain he got. Land in Audrain coun-
ty is going higher in the near future.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

A. F. Blair incidentally mentioned
to the Message the other day: 1.-THE
good rain Thursday and Friday was
fine on the late sown wheat, but.
my, imagine it tried the patience of
the sports who drove to Columbia
Thursday in their autos to see the
foot bali game and got stuck in the
mud"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
Rural School Notes
BY CLYDE JOHNSON.


Not long ago was in a school
building that cost 100000. Fifteen
hundred high school pupils are enroll
ed in this building. That means the
building and it's equipment cost $500
for each pupil enrolled. If our school
houses cost in that proportion, the
cheapest house in the county would
be worth $1,000; the largest would
be worth $4,000, and the average
about$8, 900. That would build anad-
equate school home with modern con-
veniences, and all the required equip
ment, and what would that cost the
district? The average district con-
tains 1000 acres-hence cost of 50
per acre. The average farm home
costs 81 900 and for the average farm
of 100 acres is a cost of $40 per acre!
But the average school home is worth
no more than $500, or it costs the
district about 20 cents per acre. Why
so much difference between your
child's farm home and his school
home?
Why is there so much difference be
tween our children's home and that
of their city cousins?
You ask, But does it pay?" OF
course, you mean in dollars and cents
Let us see. Uncle Sam has found out
for us that the average uneducated
workman earns $3.50 per year, while
the boy who finishes the rural school
gets his eighth grade diploma and
earns $500 per year, or $3.50 more
than the uneducated workman. In
SO years he will earn $500 dollars
the more. To prepare himself he
spent years in school, months per
year and 20 days per month, of to-
tai of 1890 school days. Dividing
$500 by 1880 the number of school
days, we find that on the everage the
country boys are earning Sc per day
pretty good salary for boy from
the age of six to IA.
And to carry it step or two fur
Their, the average high school gradu-
ate is earning $1,000 per year, while
the average college graduate is earn
ing $4,000 per year. Now, you may
find for yourself the value of day
spent in high school or college. Does
it pay? Is it likely that we will put
so much in our schools that we will
not get a fair return on our invest
ment?
But" you may object, this does
: not apply to farmers and farmers
: boys" Uncle Sam" tells us that the
= average farmer with a high school
education is making $500 year more
than his less educated neighbor, and
, the farmers with a college education
= are making a little sum more than
their less fortunate brothers. Three
hundred dollars represents the il
come on $4,000 invested at per cent
4 "a pretty good SUI INTO earn in -four
l years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
BECKWITH-HANSEN

Mr.. Jay Beckwith of Cleveland, o.,
prosperous contractor of that city,
and Miss Susie Hansen of Mexico, a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Hansen
here, were married Saturday night,
Rev. S. w. Hayne officiating. They
left for a visit in Chicago and then
will go to their home in Cleveland.
A large circle of friends here extend
them best wishes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Rev. Father ]. ]. Dillon conducted
Thanksgiving services at the CathO-
lie church Thanksgiving Day morn
ing. There was a special music pro-
gram, given under direction of Mrs.
Lou Gardner A collection was TAX
en- to be sent to the poverty stricken
in Old Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Col. ]. T. Johnson says that the
best credit and standing a man can
have in the community is to be
known as the owner of a piece Of
real estate. Take that as coming
from me-" he declares, And we sec
ond him In his declaration.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
MOVED TO LOUISIANA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Taft and
little son, William Howard, have
moved to Louisiana. Mr.. Taft con-
tinues his services as messenger on
the c. & A. from louisiana to Jeff
erson City. The Message is sorry to
lose these good folks from Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Master at arm, v. H. Pearl. Master
of finance, T. ]. Kelso. Master Ex-
chequer, w. S. Eller. Keeper rec
ords and seal, C. F. Kehl. Inner
guard, e. L. Cass. Outer guard, F..
B. Kent. Trustees, three years, c..
p. Malone; two years, e. L. John
son.
Ecledean Lodge has been very
prosperous during the past year, and
are nicely settled in their new quar-
ters. Their hall is newly finished in
side. They have two club rooms and
are well equipped for the entertain
ment of their members.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
MIR. HRwRTT DEAD.

S. G. Hewett died at his home in
this city Friday of dropsy. He was
81 years old. The wife and FIVE
children survive him. The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Hewett was a deliveryman before he
took i'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
HAS BROKEN SHOULDER.

Jim Tom Edmonston, son of Rev.
and Mrs. ]. o. Edmonston of Mexico,
a student in Central College at Fay
cite, was one of the features in the
Westminster-C Central football game
at Columbia Thursday. Jim is re-
covering from a broken shoulder,
but he went into the game and help
ed his team land nearly as victor.
Westminster has an exceptionally
strong team.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

James N. Cox. brother-in-law of
Mrs. w. N. Boatman. Mrs. J. D. Mil
Ter and o, H, H. Watts of Mexico,
died in Fulton Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Wolf of Page,
Okla, are here on a visit to Mrs.
VOLTS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Woolery, southwest OF Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
WABASH RAILROAD.
NHUIIINU ANWNs 70 =
East Bound.

Gn0lllN0 WV - AgL0s
East Bound.
No. 4, st. Louis and East. SS2 am.
No.14St. Louis and East. .4;2S a. m.
No. so st. Louis Accom-. 6:15 a. m.
No. 20 st LouisSt, Paul
Limited. 1900. 1888 p. m.
No.2 Colorado-St. Louis limited.
..,...,,.... S;1O p. IN.
No. ~ st. Louis Express. .6:42 p. m.
No, ~ Local Freight except Sun. i.
day ......... l2:OS p. m.
West Bound.
No. IL for Omaha and Des Moines. (.
......,.. 11:55 p. m.
No. s for Kansas City west 1:46 a. m.
No. 10 Moberly Accom-. .11;15 a. M
No. st. Louis Colorado Limited.
........,,... 1900. p. m
No. for st. Paul, Kansas City west
.,..s.... ...o'OS p. m
No. 81 Moberly Accom-. S;49 D. m
No. 73 Local Freight except Sum.
l. n, RICHARDS.
Agent, Mexico, Mo.
]. i. McNamara, q, p. A., 81. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
MRS. BIGGs DEAD.

Farber, Mo-, Nov. 27.-Mrs. M. R..
X. Biggs, 80 years old, died here to-
day. She was the wife of former
State Senator M. R. X. Biggs and the
mother of IL children.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
CUT HIS LEG.

AL Smith, near Thompsn, while
splitting kindling Friday missed his
aim and stuck the ak in his leg. A
physician was called to dress. the
wound.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
w. H. KavsnRugh Of st. Louis at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. 1. H. Tai
bot In Mexico Monday.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Martin have
moved back to this county from Mod
ell, Colo. They will live at vRndalia
again, as we understand it. We are
delighted to have them return.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
WANTED

Old Iron, 25c to $50 per 100 lbs.
Rags, &c to LIZ C per Id.
Rubber boots and shoes, &c to &c per
Id. Also all kinds of hides and furs.
If SAM MORRIS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Kelso gave de-
lightful dinner Thanksgiving Day to
number of their friends-Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Duncan and children,
Misses Esther Hardine and Pearl
Saunders and Mr.. John Duncan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

About 200 people from Mexico at
tended the foot ball game at Column
bia. over 500 automobiles-from
here and there were stranded and
remained over till next day, on ac-
count of the mud. and some remain
yet.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
WILLIAMS & SHARP.

]. T. johnson went to the foot ball
game at Columbia. He met a friend
there who blurted out, "Why, what
are you doing here?" "Acting the
fool just like you." was Johnson's
quick reply.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Elliott ], Mason of Pittsburg, Pa,
came on a visit last week to his par
ents here, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J, Ma
son.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Wanted--SIan past so with horse
ana buggy to sell Stock Condition
Powder in Audrain county. Salary
$40 per month. Address Industri-
al bldg, indianapolis. lad It
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Mitchell eel
ebrated their silver wedding anniver-
sary one day last week. In behalf
of the Baptist church Rev. 1. M. Tur-
mage presented Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell
with dozen silver knives and forks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
TEACHER TAKES A WIFE.

Prof. George C. Weis, superintend-
ent Of the Laddonia schools, was mar
ried Thanksgiving Day to Miss Edith
Hollingsworth of Vandalia.
liza.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Mrs. d. F. Hayne of Kansas City
spent Thanksgiving with the family
of her son in this city, Rev S. w.
Hayne.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Don't get discouraged and sell
your farm. Land in this county is
going higher in the very near future.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Get DR.. Blanks to tell you how he
Jared in his auto trip to Columbia
Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

The Wesley Glass of the Mexico
Methodist church will give banquet
to the men of the church next Tues
day night.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
X. OF p. ELECTION.

The annual election of officers of
Ecledean Lodge, No. 1876, Knights of
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Mrs. Field Akridge of Laddonia
feeds her laying hens fax seed. 1t
keeps Biddy busy laying eggs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02

Miss Dulce Culbertson has been
entertaining her friend, Miss Edith
Combs, of Clarence, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-12-02
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

Let us make that farm loan for
you. Quick service. Cheap inter-
est.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-27
KILL THE BIRDS AND THE
WORLD STARVES

That birds stand between the Amer
lean people and starvation is the as
sertion of the New Jersey Fish and
Game Commission, which is making
an urgent appeal to the farmers of
the State for cooperation in the pro-
lection and care of their feathered
friends. Permit the determination of
the birds by the removal of the protec-
tion now afforded them by stringent
laws, and in n year the country will
face the greatest economic problem
of history, says the commission. With
out the birds our forests would be
swept as by a blast of fire. Destroy
the balance of nature by removing the
birds as a check upon insect life and
give the insects two months start in
Spring, and not a crop would be
grown in field or garden
Not only should farmers be ever
on the alert against violators of the
game laws-for the experience of the
Commission shows that the culprit
who will shoot protected game out of
season will just as readily STAY insect
and song birds-but they should en-
courage the breeding of birds in their
localities by constructing bird
houses about the farm buildings. The
value of this plant Commission con
tends, cannot be overestimated.
Many of the species of birds that will
nest in these artificial homes subsist
entirely upon insects or their larvae.
They are especially active as insect
d%estroyers during the nesting season,
when their young are calling for an
extra supply of food. To cite the
Ease of the flicker or woodpecker
alone: This bird feeds largely at this
season upon ants and plant lice that
are so destructive to gardens and or
chards; and more than 5000 of these
ants, devoured in one day, have been
taken from the stomach of a single
bird.
From the economic standpoint alone
the building of bird houses is the best
investment for crop protection that
the farmer can make, even at a hun
dred times their cost, says President
Ernest Napier, of the Fish and Game
Commission. Every farm, he says,
should have a battery of bird houses,
built along lines suggested by the
United States Board Of Agriculture
in its official bulletin on the subject;
and these bird houses should have as
scrupulous care and attention as any
other part of the farm equipment.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-27
LOVE, MATCHES AND FLOWERS.
Title of Comic Scenario Written by
Howard Fox and Played for the
Camera in Pleasantville.

The first motion picture scenario to
be written and played by local talent
was photographed by the "Movie
Man" in Pleasantville the past week,
and attracted considerable attention
and comment.
The author of the comic sketch is
Manager Howard Fox, of Hubin's The
atre, and the title by which it will
captivate enraptured spectators is
Love, Matches and Flowers" The
leading role is ably portrayed by
Foxy, who is known by every kid and
grownup from Absecon to Somers
Point. His costumes, makeup and or
iginal stunts are side4splitting in
character and bid fair to surpass some
of the noted fu~nsters. Associated
with Foxy in the play are Miss Olive
Schmidt and Ambrose Brown, OF Plea
santville, and Miss Louise Wiesner, of
Atlantic City.
The principal scenes were taken up
on the streets of Pleasantville, and the
novelty of the thing attracted throngs
of onlookers while some of the knock
and tumble sketches were being car
ried out.
I'll UCUliCoddy tiC HCSdblNC llllli
was u in Hubin's Theatre and Mana
ger Fox said he was very much pleas
ed with the way in which it turned
out. The reel comprises about 1900
feet and was produced by the F. & H.
P. Co.
The picture, when finished, will be
shown first at Hubin's Theatre before
it is placed upon the market The
time for its appearance can not be
definitely stated as the film has to be
approved by the Board of Censors and
go through other p~reliminaries before
it is released. Due notice will be Civ
en-, however, before it's initial appear
ance. Quite a great deal of interest
has been created because of the local
nature of the picture and the public
is awaiting with much expectation the
appearance of Personalities first To-
cal production.
Foxy is now working upon a two
reel subject, an option apnn which has
been secured by one of the Association
Film Companies.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-27
SLEEPING CHILDREN
SAVED FROM FLAMES.

Last Sunday evening the service at
st. Johns Church was dismissed, while
there were souls at the altar, on ac-
count of the fire just across the street,
when the house occupied bv Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Harrison was burned. Two
children, A and 6 years of age, were
asleep in bed at the time, and were
rescued at the last minute. The ia
Their with the two children, was CROP
ing around for a way of escape as the
flames were coming up the stairway,
when John Somers broke in the Win
dow, took one child and led the way
out. Nothing was saved but clothes
they had on. Friends carried the chill
dren to the home of a neighbor, where
they spent the night. P~leasantville
people have been most kind in helping
them out by sending clothing, money,
shoes, groceries and bedding, the chill
dren being especially well provided
for.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-27
SOCIETY.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Atlantic County Historical Society
was held at the home of Mrs. John q.
Thomas in Pleasantville on Thursday
evening. Important business was
transacted. Some legal papers and a
very interesting old letter belonging to
the late Judge Baker were read by
Miss Cornelia C. Frink.
Those who attended the meeting
were: Mrs. L. Dow Ballet. Mrs. J. c.
Stebbins, Mrs. Charles Collins, Mrs.
John Race, Mrs. G. w. Leech, Mrs.
Somers Kappella, Miss May ~1relan,
Mrs. Elvin English, Mrs. VIM. Lear,
Miss Sarah A. Risley, Miss Hattie
Frambes, Mrs. George H. Adams, Mrs.
E. A. Higbee, Miss Cornelia c. Frink,
Mrs. M. A. Tomlinson, Mrs. 7. G.
Middleton, Miss Lizzie j.. Price, Mrs
R. NJ. Willis, Miss Matte Collins, Miss
Ada Thomas, and Mrs. John G. Thorn
nS
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-27
MEETING OF
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Missionary Society of the Press
byterian Church held their annual
meeting at the home of Mrs. Samuel
Ireland. The following officers were
elected for the year: President, Mrs.
H. r. McClelland; first vice president,
Mrs. j. Fl. North; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Samuel Ireland; correspon-
ding secretary, Mrs. Wesley Ford; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Walter Borne
man; financial secretary, Mrs. VIM.
Ralyea; treasurer, Mrs. Doughty C.
Turner; literary correspondent, Mrs.
Raymond Thompson. At this meet
ing Mrs. Ralyea finished the reading
of the book on Mormonism. Dainty
refreshments were served by the host
eSs.
Those attending the meeting were:
Mrs. H. R. McClelland, Mrs. Samuel
Carton, Mrs. Doughty Turner, Mrs.
VIM. Ralyea, Mrs. Metzler, Mrs. J. H.
North, Mrs. Rebecca Large, Mrs. John
L. Bartlett, Mrs. Wesley Ford, Mrs. P.
B. Adams, Mrs. Raymond Ireland,
Mrs. Thomas Simpson, Mrs. John
Race, Miss Margaret Race and Mrs.
Samuel Ireland.