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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
THE BALL PLAYERS PRAYER.

Lord, help me to play the game.
1t matters not to you whether l am
talented or poor in natural gifts;
wealthy or starving; leader among
men or a simple follower, so that l
play the game as you would have it
played. Help me to keep my eye on
the ball, that the curves of temptation
may not deceive me. Keep my feet
in the paths of righteousness, that 1
may touch second and third on. my
way round the bases. Help me to
Leaf out my bunts, and hold me that
l stray not too far from the base
when the catcher is ready to peg me.
Count not my foul balls against me,
o Lord, for the batting eye sometimes
goes wrong, tho the intention is
right. Help me in the pinches, Lord,
because good bingle might bring my
brother home,- Let not the music OF
the fans keep my eye from the ball,
nor the enticements of the slabman
draw me away from the need of a
clean single with a man on second.
Help me, o Lord, to bat over 800,
because my eyes are on the big league
for eternity, even while 1 sojourn
here among the bush leaguers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

r. J. Offutt is a native of this
county, born on his grandfather s
place, southwest of Beaver Dam.
The grandfather came here
from Maryland. He became county
surveyor of Audrain soon after moving
to the county. Mr.. Offutt's father is
deceased. The mother, before her
marriage, was Miss Pink Buckner of
Galloway. She lives on the old home
place. Mr.. Offutt has three brothers
and one sister-Ernest, in California
Will, on the old homestead; Walter
in Mexico, and one sister, Mrs. Will
Fry, at Auxvasse. He has fine 16O
acre farm four miles south of Benton
City. The wife was Miss Carrie Ba.
ker. There is one child, Catherine
six years old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
TALKS WITHTHE PETIT JURY MEMBERS

Ezra Harrison was born in Audrain
county SO years ago The home was
near Beaver Dam church. He now
owns fine little 65 acre farm south
east of Mexico. His wife was Miss
Lizzie Buckner, native of Galloway
county. They have four children
Charlie, in Fulton; Thelma, Hilda
and Ruth, aged, respectively, 15, 13
and s years. Miss Thelma is a stu
dent in Mcmillan. Mr.. Harrison says
he's related to all the Harrisons
hereabouts except, perhaps, c. Ed,
as the latter is so well known.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Fulton Gazette: L. S. (Lute)
Smith, who manages the Green Clay
farm, near Sturgeon, while in Fulton
this week on business told of his way
of preventing blackleg. Before last
year he lost calves every year with
the disease, and then he heard that
if a calf is "nerved," a small nerve
between it's toes being severed, it
would be immune. He tried this and
raised ia calves last year and not
one of the animals got the disease.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
PAsLEY.BEAGLEs WEDDING.

Mr.. q. L. Paisley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. t. Paisley of Rush Hill, and
Miss Bessie Beagles Of near Worces-
ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
Beagles, were united in marriage in
Mexico Thursday night, Rev. W. A.
shulenberger officiating.
Both these young people are very
popular among a large circle of
friends. The bride has been a pupil
in Mcmillan High School and is a
graduate of Hardin College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paisley will reside at
Rush Hill, Here's hoping that pros
perity and happiness may crown all
their days as they go down life's path
way together.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24


q. T. Shuts was born in Marion
county. Moved to Audrain 20 years
ago. His wife was Miss Mary Cum
ningham. Mr.. Shuts remembers the
Palmyra Massacre" tho he was but
four years old. 1t was the fall Of
1862. The ten men were driven in
Government wagons, drawn by
mules, to the Fair Grounds, each man
sitting on his own coffin. McNeal,
who made the order for the men to
be shot, rode down the line bidding
each man goodbye, asking them if
they would forgive their enemies.
All replied in the affirmative except
father and son, who were standing
together and happened to be in the
unfortunate bunch, who told McNeal
they would meet him in h.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

w. ]. Baker was born in west Cal
laway. Parents came from Ken
lucky. Mr.. Baker came to Audrain
Nov. IL, 1S66-he has the day mark
south of Benton City. The wife was
Miss Susan c. Bullard. Mrs. Baker
died Dec. 2, 1909. There are three
children-Charlie, in the commits
sion business in Chicago; Mrs. r. ].
(Carrie) Offutt, and John Harrison
Baker, in the home neighborhood,
latter married Miss Evelyn Martin of
and influential people.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
THE COMMUNITY PARTY.
Program at Hardin Park Afternoon
and Evening of July 3rd.

Mrs. w. w. Bolts, chairman on ar
rangements for the Community Party
occasion at Hardin Park, publishes
the following program:
3p. m. Automobile Parade.
4p.m. Concert by Mexico Band.
5p. m. Declaration of Independ-
ence by Orlando Worrell.
Chorus, Mexico Song" written
by Mrs. F. L. Crosby-Hundred
voices.
Chorus, Missouri Song" Univer-
sity Alumni.
Chorus, National Hymn, Daugh-
ters of American Revolution.
Chorus, America, school chill
dren.
Supper.
8p. m. Concert by Mexico Band.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Carl Moore, son of the well-known
citizen, G.. B. Moore, of the east part
of the county, owns a fine 100 acre
farm southeast of Farber, but also
manages his fathers 212 acre farm
south of Vandalia. He is a native of
the county. His wife was Miss Ida
Sidwell, native of Pike county, Ill.
They have three children-Gilbert,
julius and Lillian May.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
CLASS OF IA.
Enjoy Big Eat and Picnic at Me-
MILAN High.

The graduates of Mcmillan High
School of the class of 1914 enjoyed a
"get-to-gether" at the school building
Thursday night. A night picnic in
the country had been planned but
the weather prevented. A luncheon
was enjoyed and then all went to the
lyric. The chaperones were Misses
Flemma Snidow and Frances Clan
don. Among those in the party were
Misses Nellie Noel, Mildred Pearl,
Lucille Kunkel, Grace Lagenback,
Alma Shoush, Louise Willard, Ma
bel Threlkeld, Nina Machin, Jessie
Morris, and Messrs. VIM. Greer,
Louis Jesse. George IriOn, Clayton
Shook, HALEY Bradford, Leonard
Coatsworth, and Morris Dry.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Col. w. D.Fonville was born at
Darlington, S. G. He was a teacher
81 years. Came to Missouri in 1890.
Had charge of Missouri Military
Academy here for some time. His
wife before their marriage was Miss
Minnie Yancey. The late Col. A. X.
Yancey of this city was her uncle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fonville have reared
six children-Mrs. F. c. Shaw, Kan
sas City; Mrs. J. U. Snyder, Jellico,
Tenn; Mrs. L. L. Winans, Austin,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
LOVES OLD AuDRAIN.

Eldorado Springs, Mo-, June Is.
Editor Message:-As my time is a.
bout expired for the good old Mes
sage, you will find one dollar enclos-
ed for another year. It's a great let
ter from home to US. While this is a
fine place and good people are com
ing here from most every State in
the Union, still we love grand old
Audrain. If you ever come this way
give us call. o. ]. Berrey.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

"I'm not hollering about the
rains" said w. T. Henderson, near
Santa Fe, to the Paris Appeal, the
other day. "You ought to see the
meadows and the pastures. First
time they've been soaked all the way
thru for several years. Wheat is
made, if we can only save it, and oats
were never better. l have 20 acres
that will soon be ready for the sickle.
Beats all about the roads, don't it?
They are not bad at all, even after so
much rain. Most everybody uses the
drag and the man who won't join in
this good work is not very popular.
Several months ago I drove to Mob
erly from my farm. Except about
mile and half the roads had been
dragged every foot of the way and
were fine as silk"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

The Mexico Band will give two fine
entertainments at the Community
Party in Hardin Park July Bird, one
in the afternoon, at four o'clock, and
the other at night 1t will be the
Bands first grand appearance, and
the public is looking for something
interesting and worth while.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
In All The
World No Trip
Like This

It's almost a mans duty as
an educated process, to take
his family, while the railroad
fares to California have been
cut in two and visit the great
Expositions at San Francisco
and San Diego; seeing on the
way out the marvellous noun
tain scenery of Colorado
Denver, Colorado Springs
Pixies Peak, Pueblo. the stu
pendOus and world famous
Royal Gorge, and Salt Lake
City. Then you should re-
turn by way of North Pacific
Coast and either Glacier or
Yellowstone National Park.
You will never have the same
opportunity and if you use the
through Pullman service of
the Burlington Route &C. B.
& Q. R. r. or join one of
those comfortable, econom-
ical and care-free Personally
Conducted Excursions, you
can see the wonders of Colo
rado without extra cest, for
you will pass all those most
interesting points by daylight.
DON'T forget that.
Here's the idea! Sit right down
and write us or come in and
tell us how many expect to
make the trip, just when you
want to go, the points you
want to visit, how long you
expect to stay, and / will plan
a trip especially fitted TO your
time and needs-then you will
know all about it. If you de-
eide to go i will make arrange
ments for your complete trip
when the time comes for you
to start. Do it to-day-be-
fore you forget it.
II. L. Marshal,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

w. H. Barney was born south of
Vandalia, in the neighborhood of
where he now lives. He has a 100
acre farm, and it is a fine place.
Has owned it since 1871. He went
to Texas "a years ago, with the
thought of locating in the Lone Star
State, but it was not long till he was
back in old Audrain again. His wife
was Miss Mary Frisbie, who was
born in Connecticut. They have five
children-Mrs. John Coughenor, at
Edinburg, Texas; Mrs. VIM. Chand-
Ter, st. Louis; Mrs. E. A. Shannon,
Mexico, Mo-; Mrs. Wilson Potter, In
home neighborhood, and Mrs. Blythe
Jerman, st. Louis. Mr. and Mrs.
Harmon made their second trip to
Texas last fall, to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Coughenor. 1t was down in
the Rio Grande Valley. A beautiful
place to live in the winter, Mr.. Har-
mon says, all kinds of tropical fruits
but you notice he is back in Au.
drain again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

George LaForce: I'm Bryan
man, and I'm Wilson man, too. They
both remain good friends-two thoro
patriots, divided somewhat in opinion
as to how to guide the old ship of
state, yet both working toward the
same glorious end, the Union forever
and no more war on the earth any
where.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Texas; Marion, who is manager of
Dunbar's Singing Bell Ringers, visit
ing the large cities of this country
and Canada, and Misses Lady Aver
cite and Mary Cay, at home. Col.
Fonville owns a fine home in east
Mexico with 80 acres of land. He is
in love with Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

The Mexico Elks will give a char
ity fair the evening of July 9Th.
A fine entertainment is being ar
ranged for; there will be barrels of
fun.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

A Mexico friend sends ]. S. Roy
the Message. Mr.. Roy is now located
in Alabama, but we'd be willing to
wager the peanuts that he's still in
terested in old Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

" A. ]. Hall: My home is out beyond
Thompson, to the northwest. Been
on the same place for 80 years. Came
here from Virginia morn 40 years
ago. Have made three trips back
home since moving away. They
grow tobacco and peanuts princi-
pally back where was born. 1 think
Missouri an excellent State. 1 never
was able to persuade any of my kin
to move here with me.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

If the Eight Mile Road Commits
sion will fix that new Centralia road
into a first-class highway provided
the County Court will furnish the oil
to feed the big tractor-we move the
Court make it unanimous.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

The Mexico Eight Mile Road Com
mission is to be congratulated on the
purchase of that big road tractor and
Jumbo road leveler. There'll be
something doing now around Mexico
in road improvement.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Benjamin Forsythe, over in Mon
roe county, sold "a head of corn fed
butcher heifers in st. Louis last week
at cents the hundred pounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Flies don't like a yellow color, it
is said. Well, everybody go to wear
ing yellow clothes-just to spite the
flies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Mrs. Belle Moore and Miss Myrtle
Moore gave a fashionable tea Fri
day afternoon, complimentary to Mrs
James Carpenter Of Kansas city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Folks smile when good roads are
mentioned between Mexico and the
Galloway county line. Wait till we
get Jumbo after the roads in the
Eight Mile District and maybe wen
do better.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

early to bed and early to rise,
cut the weeds and swat the flies,
mind your business and tell no lies;
don't get gay and fool your wife, pay
your debts, use enterprise, and buy
from the store that doth advertise. 4"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Lee Shippey in his Jefferson JEFF
fersonian at Higginsville, Mo-, refer
ring to the mention the Message
made of George Deans cultivating in
his oats with harrow drawn by an
automobile, calls it narrowing ex-
perience."
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

It is thought the electric line will
be completed into Santa Fe within
go days. The trolley cable is already
hung into Santa Fe. Is Santa Fe get
ting ready for that big celebration
and picnic?
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Crockett Harrison, formerly of
Thompson, now of Fulton, sold Jer-
sey heifer calf last week before it was
"a hours old for $50. 1t is thought
the calfie will make 5000 COW.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
Mary Bethel has been granted a
divorce from John ]. Bethel.

Mr.. w. L. Davenport, manager of
the Morris-Haas Poultry Co. of Mex
leo, was married Saturday night in
Kansas City to Miss Katheryn Hard
man. They win make their home
here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

"The Message is the best newspa-
per in Audrain county" We hear
that compliment every week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Divorce has been granted Nellie
Travis VS.. Roy Travis. Ditto. Nora
oualis VS.. Alonzo oualls.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Miss Lola Given and Irwin Haden
of Miami, Fla, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Coatsworth of this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Mrs. M. s. Carter represented the
Mexico Christian Church at the State
Convention Of Christian churches
held at Springfield, Mo-, last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

j. w. Gorrell: I'm out beyond
Molino. Everything's promising on
the farm, if the rain will let up for
while.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

VIM. T. Pierce; I've been helping
care for the roadbed of "The Only
Way" for some time, but am off on a
little vacation now.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

]. S. Bradley: I'm a resident of
the Beaver Dam neighborhood. Give
us some sunshine and just a mite of
last summers dry weather, just now,
Mr.. Weather Man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Edward Machin: l am a Watkins
medicine man-one of those fellows
l guess VIM. I. Britt was hitting at.
l know the location of every farm
house in western Audrain.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Miss Katie smithy is home from
st. Louis. Her many friends are re-
joiced that her health lately is much
improved.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

DR.. and Mrs. W. r. Rodes left for
sikeston last week on visit to DR..
L. o, Rodes and family.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Misses Flayel and Dorothy Barnes
Of Pratt. Kansas, are visiting their
uncle, A. c. Barnes. here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Miss Ethel Crosby has been enjoy
ing a visit from Misses Classic Dull
ton and Virginia Paisley of Fulton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

S. A. Pulls: Yes, I'm enjoying it
on the farm, since left the Mexico
court house. Getting my face tan
ned, tho there has not been much sun
lately. The clouds had to get by to
bring these big rains.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Henry Rudasill, out near Stroth-
er, is feeding a drove. of fancy year
ling steers for next months market.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Miss Lora Dwight Of Cedar City
visited Miss Nina Pearson in Mexico
last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Monet, Mo-, went "wet" last week
by seven votes. Eight men were ar
rested for illegal voting. That ought
to put the "drys" one ahead.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Don't forget the Community Par
ty at Hardin Park afternoon ofJuly g..
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
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SOME VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS.

Prof. II. A. Gass: l was pleased
to note the mention the Message
made last week of that pioneer citi-
zen of Mexico, Rufus Pearson. He is
an uncle of mine. You told me some
things about him that did not
know. Mr.. Pearson has been on this
earth a long time. His good wife
should be counted with him, too.
Married 81 years, and they think as
much of eachother now, and maybe
more, than in their young courting
days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Frank Elliott, north part of the
county, is feeding so head of fine
Hereford cattle for the July market
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24
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THE FARMERS TOWN MU-
TUAL FIRE NsUR-
ANCE co.,

Mexico, Missouri.
Began business June 4, 1901,
with $1,000 in assets. 1t had
Dec. 81, 1913, S5O,715.S6..
Insure In a company Of your
own. You get the best insur-
ance. 1t does not cost you any
more than in companies that
drain the money out OF your
town and county. :.
w. L. KENT, President.
s. J. BUCKNER, Treasurer.
w. L. FoWLEs, Secretary.
:. =. - go -
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-24

Sp. m. Concert by Mexico Band.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-02-20

discharge OF American citizens and
the. employment Of aliens to do their
work Is e. further effort to beat down
the prevailing wage scale, which the
United States'is too big and too broad
to countenance. It is g. subterfuge,
and the American people will not en-
dorse' any such un-American policy as
this adopted by certain individuals
who have not the best interests Of the
people of the United States, as
whole, at heart. -
l. When we went before your Commit
tee here we do not feel that we were
accorded a fair: andzimpartial hearing.
We believe that the investigation con-
Quoted by your Committee here was
decidedly Tex parte,'' and we there
fore request through you a Congress
slonal investigation, by a committee
appointed for that specific purpose,
of the above, and many other irregu-
larities and injustices existing here at
present. This request we will also
,, press through oar: representatives in
, the American Federation of Labor at
Wa shinston, to:'whom a copy of this
|'letter il being sent
Another matter which we consider
should be adjusted is that of vacation
pay fo- employees who are discharged
on account of lack of work or reduc.
ton of force prior to completing ten
months service. -~Wo.+ believe that in
the interests ~of"@fairs and impartial
treatment to all, in cases of this ma
ture the rules as to vacation leave
should be changed so as to allow men
who ere discharged through no fault
Of their own tho same privileges as
those who are fortunate enough to-
complete ten months service.
You will RECALL that cat the hearing
before your Committee we asked yo.
to. explain to us the last "UrgencS
Deficiency Bilr' passed by Congress,
of which you are e. member, as to
the continuation of the present wage
scale on the Panama Canal. You will
also recall that YOU refused to do this,
saying that you were not here, to ex-
plain the laws to us. We believe that
the refusal on your part to give us
the information requested was d.
f: rect violation Of the trust placed in
YOU by the voters of your district,
many of whom are members of our
j Council. AS American citizens, as
tax payers and as voters in our own
districts, we were entitled to the in
formation we asked for from our Pub
lie Servants whom we helped to
place in office.
| Kindly advice us as promptly as
possible as to the action you take on
the matters herein referred to, which
are submitted to Congress through
your Committee.
| For the Metal Trades Council.
| (Original signed by Committee.
| COMMITTEE
! Greysolon Cigars are mild.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-02-20
HEALTH HINTS.

Good teeth are usually accompanied
by good health:
A tooth brush is a necessity-not
luxury.
tion may be the first law of nature
but: in community sense it appears
to be matter Of much less import
The advertising value of a low death
rate is one of the best assets of a
community-one of the most !convinc-
fR.3 changs Gf cimate
The great pessaibilittes of preventive
sst wo esEn at ar fe be
A good estimate Of the, common sense
or community can be formed BY tax
The better the community health the
greater is. the. efficiency Of labor for
each individual therein: therefore: pro:
their added happiness: is greater as
Insist that more of your tax money
AS hard headed business man,
what is your answer"
What is your remedy?
Take an interest in Strengthening the
!. A long life and good health are the
inherent rights of mankind.
The prevention of early death is
DO not sacrifice public safety for
commercialism. as it is too often done
Good water is good health insurance
:. shun the person who coughs in your
. s. sG ;i3e* oS your body to protect itself
Preserve your good health and nor
nal strength, and you will win in the
Adapt your, clothing to the weather,
not the season.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-02-20

In addition to the above specific
cases, we find the following:
Flamenco Island.
1 Machinist, 1 Blacksmith, making
and dressing Star Drills.
Perico Island.
1 Blacksmith, making tools, repairs
to mixers, hoisting engines, etc, l
Blacksmith, making and dressing Star
Paraiso Shops and Docks.
2 Gable Splicers,. working at docks
under Mr.. Lawrence; Craneman on
overhead cranes in machine shop:
Drill Press operator in machine same;
Craneman ON locomotive travelling
crane at docks:."...'. ~
At the Atlantic Entrance.
Coaling Station under Geo !Thomp-
son: All calking, ,riveting' and assem-
bling of caissons is being: done by
aliens; all pipe-htting andsteam fit
ting is being done by alien employees;
alien employees doing, repairswork to
! cranes. pile-driversS and other work
classified as ma chinist work; ten
alien employees. doing carpenter work
| to one American icitizen;@ practically
all the saw mill operated ~ alien en-
! ployes.
Dry-Dock- Mechanical. Division.
Foreman craneman, alien, carried as
an engineer on: rolls; Of the carpen-
tiers in. sawmill and outside, doing
frst-class work, until a. few days ago
! there were only. four Americans to
thirty aliens now there are, twelve
Americans, and the: rest are aliens;
one alien Coppersmitf and one Crane
Operator: e.: 81 -, :*r,s
10Y supply Depot--aIt. Hope.
An::;cnanes in store yards operated
by alien employees: 80. =. Z T. i L
Cold Storage Supply Department.
All pipe-fitting, blacksmith and cop
pcrsnith work being done by alien
employees; an alien nlachinist was
employed for a long time though
Zone is there now; ="
In Balboa shops land at Cristobal
punches and shears are operated by
aliens. IT,. IT,: ~
At the Cristobal power plant it has
been the custom to renew the tubes
in boilers by using alien help; should
be done by American boilermakers.
! All of the positions enumerated
above are filled by aliens, and it is
our contention that the work they are
! doing is properly classed a 81 first.
| grade work and that citizens Of The
United States, Of the various trades
involved \ sl1ould iven pref