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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
DEATH OF WOMAN
RESULT OF FALL
DOWN STAIRS

Calais. Maine, April 12.-Miss Annie
Manson, aged 20, was killed today by
falling down a stairway in her home at
Midtown. Her body was discovered
several hours after the accident by 9TH
er occupants Of the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13

BOY DIES FROM
SCALDINC WATER

Bangor, Me-, April 12.-Ronald r.,
five year-old twin son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard S. circuit. died today at North
Holden from scalds received when he
pulled kettle Of boiling water on to
himself from the stove Tuesday at
ternoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Villa May Be in Party

Villa May Be in Party
This news which may prove to be of
the highest Importance as it Is be-
lieved here possibly Villa himself was
among the raiders, was received here
today by the representative of one of
the largest American mining concerns
in Mexico and is accepted by him as
authentic. The bandits made their at
tack on the town on April 5. They came
from Escalon, a junction point on the
Mexican National Railroad 60 miles
southeast of Jiminez and about an
equal distance southwest of Sierra
Mojada, which has it's connection by
the Mexican Northern Railroad. On
their way to Sierra Mojada they sack
ed the small town of Corrillo.
Report Villa in Vicinity
The belief that Villa himself may be
directing the operations of the bandits
is supported by a report received to-
day from Ojinaga stating that Col
Rojas, the commander there, had in
formation that Villa had doubled on
his tracks and was 200 miles southwest
Of that town.
Ojinaga is directly across the bor-
der from, Preside Texas and about $50
miles north Of Sierra Mojada.
Another circumstance that gives col
or to this location Of the bandit chief
is the fact that Caruto Reyes, at the
head of a large number of men, was
reported from Torreon a week ago to
be travelling north in the direction of
Sierra Mojada.
1t was the belief at the time in Tor
reon that Villas ally was on his way
to join his chief If it proves true,
Villa has evaded the American troops
who have been driving south at an
amazing speed, and are today reported,
from the reliable sources, to be we'll
south of Parral, and close to the Dur
ango border.
1t is on the eastern side Of a vast
desert and south Of another dreary,
waterless waste that Sierra Mojada is
situated. The only connection with the
west is by the Mexican Central Rail-
way along which the bandits advanced,
burning bridges, burning telegraph
lines and tearing up the tracks as far
as they were able.
Little credence is given reports here
from Ojinaga that Villa plans to turn
north and attempt a raid on Preside.
1t is believed far more probable that
the bandit, If he is at Sierra Mojada,
has chosen that desolate and almost
inaccessible spot for the concentration
Of his forces and those of Reyes, with
the intention of sweeping down in
force on Torreon after the American
troops are withdrawn from Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
GERMANS
WAITING
Holding Infantry While
Big Guns Shell the
French Trenches

The Germans northwest of Verdun
evidently are holding in leash their in
fantry for fresh attacks in their en-
deavors to capture Hill 304 and LIE
Mort Homme, key points which are
tenaciously barring their way to the
fortress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Canuto Reyes and a Large
Force Understood to Be
on Way to Join His Chief

Ell Paso Texas April ia band of Villa followers
berg several hundred and possibly thousand have sacked ST.
Mojada five miles the Coahua line and 80 miles
mnez destroying many thousands of dollars worth of
property and oong the of everything of value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Boston Eorecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, April 12.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday fair, be-
coming unsettled by night; Friday
showers, rising temperature; moderate
variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
THE. WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Cloudy Thursday; Friday
local rains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Hundreds of Villa Followers
Loot Town of Sierra Mojada-
Villa May Have Been Leader

Bandit Reported Doubled Tr and Be 200
Miles South Stories Tend Confirm the Report
Suggestion That Villa Plans to Raid Preside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13

Admits S u b m a rines
Sank Englishman and
Eagle Point after At
tempts to Escape
Sugg e s t S Commits
si0ns of Investigation
to Establish Facts if
Differences Develop
erican Govern
m e mt Continues to
Compile Information
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Describe Vessel Sunk

The investigation covering the Sus-
sex case, says the noteg was extended
to all actions undertaken on March "a
the day Of the Sussex incident-in
the channel between Folkestone and
Dieppe. One steamer was sunk, the
commander Of the German submarine
reaching the definite conclusion that
it was a war vessel. A sketch Of this
vessel, together with a Photographic
reproduction of picture of the steam
er Sussex printed in the London Daily
Graphic, were enclosed with the note,
the differences between the two craft
being indicated. --.;eas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
Says Two Tried Escape

Says Two Tried Escape
The steamers Englishman and Eagle
Point were sunk by German subma-
rines after they had attempted to es-
cape and time was allowed for the
withdrawal of those aboard.
The steamer Berwindvale was pos
sibly sunk by German submarine.
while definite details with respect to
the Manchester Engineer are lacking
and therefore there has been no suff1-
Gent basis for investigation OF this
particular case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
"MIsCHIEVOUs MAGIC"
Operetta by RObt. Campbell and Miss
Orita Wallace at Mcmillan High.

The Operette in three Acts, mis-
chievous Magic" now occupies the
attention of the students of Mcmillan.
Words and dialogue for this play
were written by Robert Campbell,
and the music and dances by Miss
Maude Orita Wallace. both of the
Mcmillan faculty. The play will be
given Friday evening, April %, at
High School Auditorium. About 85
persons will take part.
The cast is as follows:
Fairies. King Rainbow, Sam Locke.
Queen Echo, Priscilla Sannebeck.
Princess Dewdrop, Leona Jones.
Evening Star, High Lord Chan
cellor, Theodore Winans.
Fairy Court Jester, Gibson Winans.
Princess Narcissus, Jesse Gibbs.
The Mortals.- Sylvius, forester,
Archie Rodgers.
Max, his friend, Clark Gibbs.
Cynthia, forest maiden, Mary Miller
Phyllis, her friend, Hazel Hardine.
.ChOrus-of WOOd-cutters, For
est Maidens and Fairy Guests.
The Art Students are painting up
special scenery for the Fairy Court.
The Sewing Girls are assisting in
making patterns for costumes and the
Manual Training Department, are go
ing to make the necessary Stage
properties, which will add a great
deal to the play. A number of cleo
trical effects are to be used.
The music is being orchestrated
and the High School Orchestra will
play for the performance.
'Tis greatly wished that a large
number of our rural friends will help
to swell the Mexico audience that will
assemble. Arrange to be present.
The boys and girls are working hard
to help put Mcmillan to the 'front.'
in musical way.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
AS TO THE
COUNTY TAXES
More Money Collected This Last
Year Than The Year Before by
Over $4,000.

County Clerk Ross Cauthorn gives
the Message the following figures as
to taxes collected this year as COM
pared with last year. The collec-
tions were from March 19 to March
19 both years.
For 1914-15:
State taxes, s22,6O1.s5; county
tax, $50, ,655.21; road tax, $11, 1,3OO.62;
special road and bridge tax, $29,-
SO3.5S; school tax, $81,SS5.3s. viii
lage and railroad tax, $S9S.46. To-
tai, $19S,645.O5.
For 1915-16.-State tax, $22,649.-
81; county tax,$54,976.44; road tax,
s11,962.4S; special road and bridge
tax, s31,O37.59; school tax, $91,OS4.-
81; village and railroad tax, $925.47.
Total, S212,636.76.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
TOWNSHIP CONVENTION.

The Salt River Township Conven-
tion at the Mexico Baptist church
Thursday afternoon and evening was
we'll attended. Clyde w. Ellis was
elected Township President and Miss
Emma MsPheeters, Secretary. Those
who missed the talks missed some
thing good.
The subjects discussed in the after
noon were, Sunday School Evangel-
ism, by Rev. S. w. Hayne; Teachers
Training in Local Church, Mrs. Bolts;
The Home Department Mrs. ]. j.
Wood Order of Worship for the Pri-
mary, Mrs. Lester Miller; Teen-Age
Life, Miss Helen Carter.
The main speakers for the evening
were Rev. o. Olin Green on Requi-
sites for the Sunday School Teacher; [;
Rev. A. A. Wallace, Modern S. s.
Needs for Boys and Girls; Advertis-
ing the Sunday School, R. D. Worrell.
Also a talk by Mitchell White.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
THOMPSON LETTER.

March is cutting her same old
showing, blowing.
Mr.. and Mrs. E.E.Davis moved to
the Slonaker place last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Conklin,
March 25, fine pound daughter.
T. j. Hoover sold a black horse
to Chas. Brown for $11O.
Mr.and Mrs.Mac Jones entertained
their daughter and granddaughter,
Mrs. Merl Hawkins and Miss Lena,
of st. Louis, for the past week.
orme Dempsey, i'll with pleurisy. is
now able to sit up.
Little Mildred sansberry is able to
be up after a severe case of grippe.
E.M.Morris and family spent sun
day with Jot Beatty and wife.
Mrs. Sumner Davis has returned
home from stoddard County. She re.
ports her father, Ed Brown, much
improved in health.
DR.. Todd went to Kansas Cit.
Monday to be gone week.
I
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
FOR A NEW COUNTY JAIL.
BY H. p. Warden.
Mexico, Mo-, March %, 1916.

Mexico, Mo-, March %, 1916.
Editor Mexico Message:
Something has recently been pub
lished in, your valuable paper in re-
gard to the building or not building
of new county Jail.
beg to state that 1 have recently
had occasion to visit our county Jail
and to look in at the "Black Hole of
Calcutta" where the county keeps
it's prisoners in confinement
/ wish to say, Mr.. Editor, that If
the present day, civilized, Christian,
intelligent people of this county
would now go to that Jail and see
for themselves, and know what a
crime against humanity is being per-
petrated here in our civilized county
storm of protest would arise, and
a new modern, we'll ventilated
place of confinement would shortly
be built
We may talk about the "Inhuman-
titles" of warfare in foreign land,
and with a self-righteous feeling i'm
agihe that we are very humane here
in Audrain county, but there is moth
ing more inhuman, uncivilized and
barbarous than to force a human be-
ing into a close damp den of i'm
pure air that will endanger his life,
weaken his constitution with disease
and impair his ability to make a
living in the years to come.
Such treatment is barbarous and
cruel even if the prisoner is guilty.
But he may be an innocent man.
The iron cage where blacks and
whites are indiscriminately turned
for want of room seems to be overly
crowded and full. The atmosphere
is damp, foul and odoriferous. II
could not be otherwise under the
present unsaRitary arrangement. The
Jail was built years ago when little
attention was paid to ventilation and
sanitary conditions. 1t has been
condemned by the grandjuries of the
county for years and years.
Why should not civilized people
have a sanitary place to confine it's
human beings who are charged with
crime, especially in Audrain, where
it is understood that the county has
something like $4,000 of idle and
available funds that could be used
in building a Jail, and thus wipe
away the standing reproach?
H. P. Warden.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Ardella Lewellen ct al to w. s.
Waters, quit-claim, consideration 81.
Tract south of Lot 6, block 6, Boule-
ward addition to Vandalia
w. S. Waters to E. G.Collins, war
ranty, consid., $1.OO. Tract west of
lot 4, block IA, Bland's End addition
to vandalia.
Sallie C.Bland ct al to E. G.Collins,
warranty, consid., S1OO. Tract west
of Lot 4, block IA, BANDS addition.
Thomas A.Goodin to Emma Kent
zel warranty, consid., $1.O0gNw NV
and east half of NV of 2-51-6.
Molicia Morris to T.w. Harrison,
warranty, consid., $3.50. Half inter
est in part of block 4, j. A. Parsons
addition to Mexico.
Daisy Cropper to L.P. Mcintyre and
J.W. Gregg, warranty, consid., $4,000.
West 100 acres of lots l and 2 of
NV of 91-52-S.
J.F.Coontz to Wm.A. and Laura
C. Franken, warranty, consid., $1O,-
900. Half interest in Sc of 1875.
John RStites to Jerome B.Jones,
warranty, consid., $3.50. Lots and
s, block 26, Ladd's add to Mexico
Ray NJ. Bland to Walter Sand
John Boyd, warranty, consid., $3,5OO.
Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, block 25, vandalia.
f. G. Collins to J.L.Hamlett, war
ranty, consid., $4,000. Tract west of
block IA, Bland's End add to Wanda
liza.
John L.Miller ct al, trustees to
John HMiller, sheriff's deed, consid.,
$1,000. Lots and 6, block So, orig
inal Vandalia.
John Miller to Chas. Schriefer,
warranty, consid., $1,000. Lots and
G, block 5S, Orig. Vandalia.
Carl c. Todd to C.E. Worsham, quit
claim, consid., $500. Interest in %
acres in south part of ne of 15-51-7.
John H. Kelltrhals to Louise H.
Hoffmeyer, warranty, consid., $1,000.
Ne sw and west half of NV Sc 29-51-5.
Robert c. Carter to John H. .Fechter,
quit-claim, consid., $1OO. East half
of sw and east half of west half of
sw of & east half of NV of 17-52-1O.
Wm.C. Atkins to O.G.Roth, war
ranty, consid., S1.OO. North half of
south half of Sc NV of 24152-S.
w. w. Bolts to Stella Cauthorn,
quit-claim, consid., $3.50. Tract in
Ne Sc of 1889.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
CLOSE OF SCHOOL AT PIsGAH.
H. P. Warden.

Friday evening, March 10, marked
the close of school at Pisgah School
House. Miss May Hofriehter had one
of the most successful terms ever
taught in the Pisgah District. She
came to this district highly recon-
mended by Audrain County Superin-
tendent and also by the schools where
she had taught. She far surpassed
recommendations to the satisfaction
of directors, pupils and patrons of
the district.
She had an enrolment of 2S and
attendance was the best we have had.
her love for her work, and her pu-
pills, combined with interest and IT,
fort for their welfare and advance
ment prompted the children to love
their work and to form determine
tion not to be absent day. Advance
ment was not only thorough but rapid
Her program showed the wisdom
of her selections and the acting
showed her skille training. A full
house was greeted with a high class
entertainment. Considering the crowd
the order was good, except bunch
of boys from Sturgeon who amused
themselves tearing books, etc. Fol
such no entertainment has any charm
and truly they are reaping a bounti
full harvest of eensure, Justly merited
Miss Hofreihter leaves this distric
for her home near Molino followeC
by the best wishes OF the communit!
with the hope that she will accep
the proposition to teach the mex
term Of our school.
Directors; T. NJ. owings,
B. B. Littrell.
= John Spellman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
IT is NOW
JUDGE CANT
Popular Mexico Attorney Appointed
BY Gov. Major is Circuit Judge
OF This District.
Monday afternoon Gov. E.w.Majol

Monday afternoon Gov. E.W Major
appointed E. S. CAN'T of Mexico
as Judge for the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, to succeed the late Judge ].
d. Barnett.
Judge CAN'T is a son of the late
P. H. CAN'T of Mexico, and is ma
tive of Boone County, born at Cen
traiia, Jan. IL, 1867. He is a grad
uate of the Law School at Columbia.
.IStSs been City Attorney of Mexico
and Prosecuting Attorney of Audrain
County He is a fine lawyer and has
a large practice in the county.
He will preside the term of Cir
cult Court here the first Monday
in June.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
MRS. FENNETTA HASKELL.
Gives Quality Street" at Hardin Au-
ditOrium. Hearers Well Pleased.

Gives Quality Street at Hardin Au-
ditorium. Hearers Well Pleased.
Mrs. Fenetta Sargent Haskell,
much loved by Mexico people from
the days of the Stokes Chautauqua,
when "tenting on the old Chautauqua
grounds" was the happy vogue, ap-
peared to a delighted audience at
the Hardin Auditorium Monday even
ing. Mrs. Haskell's rare ability was
shown in her reading of j. NJ. Bar
rie's Quality Street. phoebe of
the Ringlets. the lady-like heroine,
and the other quaint characters of
the play were portrayed with full
feeling and the remarkable versatil-
ity that marks the varied talents of
our beloved Mrs. Haskell.
The closing number of the C. w.
Best Artists Serits will be given at
Hardin evening of April 3rd., with
Alberto Salvi, harpist; Marguerite
Austin, violinist; Florence Hedstrum,
Soprano. This Series has supplied
two wonderful evenings and the mus
ical treat for April Bird is anticipated
as a delightful climax
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30
SOCIAL MEETING OF w. c. t. U.

Mrs. Tay Reed entertained the la
dies of the w. C. T. U. at her pretty
home on East Monroe Tuesday af-
ternoon. The home was decorated in
white carnations and potted ferns.
Included in the decorations was the
framed picture of Francis e. Will
lard, wreathed with white carnatinos
and ferns festooned with the emblem
of the society, the white ribbon.
After a social hour the guests were
served a toothsome lunch in the din
ing room. Mrs, Georgt Kunlcel pre-
sided at the coffee table Others as
sisting were Mrs Grafford and Mrs.
q. E. Utter and Miss zola Beal. Mrs.
Pritchett Hume and Mrs. Horace
Southwick were received as new
members.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

Postmaster Pike, of Martinsburg,
is $40 better in his pocket this week.
Somebody in Ohio sent him that sum
as conscience money. 1t was ex-
planned that it was for DR.. E. D. Van
deventer, who was killed by the cars
a few years ago at Laddonia. 1t will
go to Mrs. Lucy Vandeventer, who
now lives in Mexico. The sender of
the money said it was for an old
doctors account.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

l.. r. Ferris is the best story teller
in Mexico. He can always entertain
and instruct. He loves a boy, and of
course much to interest them. HIT is
often called before the classes in the
public school, to give his delightful
and instructive talks. Lately, since
his recent trip thru Texas and over
into the border of Old Mexico, he
has had something specially inter
esting to tell. One very funny one
he has on the Mexican bachelors,
who cook their own meals. They
mix their dough with their hands,
but never wash their hands except
when it rains. What we wanted to
say in this paragraph is, that one of
Mr.. Ferris interesting articles ap-
pears in the Message this week.
Look 1t up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

Isadore Taylor of this city has re-
ceived the information that his
brother, Abraham Schneider, SOL
dier of the Russian army, died re-
Gently while held as prisoner by
the Turks
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

The much preparation Willard
Moran fight was pulled of in New
York City Saturday night and Will
lard won. The promoters McCracken,
and Ricard, made a barrel of easy
money, so sporting journals think.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

G. H. Randle has bought M.Trim-
ble's secondhand stock and has
moved it to his stand, and he now
offtrs some fine bargains. Mr.Trim-
BILE, we understand, thinks of locat-
ing in Iowa.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

Miss Minnie Lyons of St. Louis at
tended the funeral of VIM. Burke
here this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

The County Board of Equalization
meets in Mexico next Monday. If
you have any kick coming as to the
assessment of your property, file
your complaint with this board.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

The electric car now leaves Mex
leo at 4:3O in the afternoon, instead
of 400, as formerly. 1t
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

Mrs. Pasqueth is always ready to
study your style and properly fit
YOU out in Up-To-Date Hats.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

j. o. Tinsley of this city will To-
cate in business in st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

Arthur Wilder of Laddonia was a
business visitor in Mexico yesterday
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-30

JURGENSEN'S for beautiful Mil
linery at moderate prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-01
ENFCTTORt% NOTICE.

Estate Of Joseph Huber. deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executors OF the last viii and
testament Of Joseph Huber. late Of the
county Of Rock Island state Of ILI-
rois. deceased. hereby gives notice that
they VIII appear before the Hon Ben
jamin Bell judge u the probate court
u Rock Island county. at the probate
court room. in the city Of Rock Island.
at the March term, on first Monday ia
March, next, al which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-01

Notice Of FInaI settlement.

Walker. Ingram & Sweeney.
Evening journal., 1916-10-19

ware, had declared by reclamation, that Colonel du-
POnt should he the nominee, it became the bOunden
duty of every Republican who had participated in the
primaries which preceded that convention in that
convention ITSELF TO accept him as the nominee and to
give him loyal support.
We respect the man who opposed Colonel dupont be-
fore the primaries and the conyention-nO matter how
mistaken we may think he was in that Opposton-but
who, since those primaries and that convention
held accepted and are supporting his candidacy.
We feel sure that Colonel dupont himself respects
them for the independence OF thought and action
which arrayed them against him prior TO his renOmi
nation and the party loyalty and regularity which led
them TO rally 70 his support following that renOmina.
ton. lie could not expect did he expect that his
candidacy for another term would meet with unani-
support. He, however, had a right to expect,
and did expect, when the vote at the primaries
in his favor when the decision Of the Repub-
lican voters at the polls reflected by the Repub-
lican State Conventions that every loyal Republican in
Delaware, regardless Of what his former feeling may
have been would give him the support that is his due
the party nominee.
We should be unfair TO n large majority of those
men who opposed the denomination Of Colonel DUPONT
did we fail TO chronicle the fact that they support
ing him that he has been renOminated. They not
only are supporting him, but they working, hon
estIy bring about his recollection and to prevent the
important Office which he holds passing into the
control of the Democrats.
We wish we could say much regarding certain
other who profess to he Republicans and who
doing everything they can TO defeat Colonel DUPONT
Most of those fought him in the primaries and in
caucus. So far as conditions would permit them TO do
so, they fought him, beneath The surface, in the
vention. It is pleasing to know that the number Of
such irreguars is not large and that it is decreasing
steadily election day approaches.
There is constant growth of sentiment that II is
the duty of every Delaware Republican to vote, in this
election the straight Republican ticket giving to each
candidate IT, matter for what Office he may be
running, the same measure Of wholesome and eaec-
tive support.