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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
soiourners in California.

Mrs. George w. Later writes that she
has not rented cottage at Long Beach,
Cal. as she originally planned. but has
taken an apartment at THE Breakers"
Mrs. Arthur Rogers and three children
will leave the middle OF next week TO
spend the rest OF the cold weather in
California.
Mrs. william II. Walker and son. Dick,
left for Riverside. Cal. Friday noon and
will be at 1913 Main street for the rest Of
the winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
FOUR SUITS FOR DIVORCE
FILED IN DISTRICT COURT

Mrs. Bessie Smith is suing James 4.
for divorce. alleging desertion. William
Wilkenin accuses Beatrice B. of cruelty.
Earl r. Hasson charges Josephine with
cruelty. Mrs. May e. Vastine alleges
Miles is guilty OF non-support and
cruelty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
WOMAN AWAKENS BOOMERS
IN TIME TO ESCAPE FIRE

While Elmer Boyer. who works at
night, was asleep in his room at $40
South Seventeenth street Tuesday after
noon, a fire of mysterious origin filled
his room and those adjoining with smoke
other occupants of the rooming house,
which ia conducted by Mrs. Mary E.
Hayes, noticed the smoke and aroused
Boyer in time to save him from injury.
Considerable damage was done to the
room and its furnishings. The fire
started in the jamb of a double door.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Dinner Before the Dance.

Mrs. Charles Thomas Kountze will give
large dinner party at her home Thurs
day evening preceding the Subscription
club dance at Turpin's academy.
Another dinner preceding the Subscrip-
ton dance will be given by Miss Ida
Sharp at her home. and the Herbert
Wheelers will dine with party Of guests
at the Omaha club to honor Mrs. w. r.
Sweat of Minneapolis, the guest of Judge
and Mrs. w. A. Redick.
The Frank Hamitons also give a din
ner before the dance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
With the Guests.

The Hoxie clarks are not returning
east this week. as many Of their Omaha
friends had feared. The visitors from
Villa Belvidere win probably stay into
next week. maybe just little bit longer.
II coaxing and pleading can effect any
thing.
Mrs Charles offutt invited a few
friends to luncheon this afternoon to
meet Mrs. William r. Sweat OF Mime
apciis. who Is the house guest OF Mira.
w. A. Redick.
Mrs. Barton entertained informally az
tea this afternoon for Mrs. Hoxie Clark.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
CITY CLERK REPORTS ON
HIS JANUARY COLLECTIONS

The city clerks office reports that dur
Ing January total of s2.sss.75 was col
iected in fees and licenses. The state
ment heads; Miscellaneous licenses.
H.4IS; milk licenses. $S75; bakers per-
mits. $50; occupation taxes. So; fees.
1876.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Nry 5 II Alklrl

Mrs. J. NJ Akin was reelected presl-
dent Of the Young Women's Christian
association at the annual meeting OF the
board of directors held Wednesday after
noon. Mrs j. p. Lord Is first vice presi-
dent: Mrs. w. A. Willard, second vice
president Mrs. Samuel Rees. jr., third
vice president Miss Emma Wheatley. re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Allan Koch, cor
responding secretary, ana MRS. George F,
Gilmore. treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Maocabees Attend Theater.

One hundred men and women Of Omaha
tent No. IS, Order Of Maccabees. attended
a theater party Tuesday evening at the
Krug theater. where the North Bros
stock company presented ''rhe Witchine
Hour" In charge OF the event were
George w. Jewell. John T. Roberts. @
w. Conn, o. J. Pickering. Dr. C. b. Folt1
and Thomas Germ.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
TRIES TO TRADE BOGUS
PAPER FOR A WATCH

Fl. Anderson. Sixteenth and Webster
streets. tried to set watch from ].
Freisel. 7os North Sixteenth street. by
rendering the latter an imitation note.
put out by some advertising firm. He
was arrested and is being held for the
government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Social Gossip.

Mrs. Edwin swobe Is expected home
from Chicago in time for the Subscrip-
ton dance tomorrow evening. Mrs.
swobes mother. who has been Ill. is re-
covering
Mrs. Charles A. Hull. who is visiting
her parents in Lincoln, will return home
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Effie Haight, who has been in
New York for the last three months. has
returned to Omaha and is with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jack Sharp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Centurion Club Party.

Tho Centurion club at its annual party
Tuesday. February 8. at the Rome hotel.
will entertain one Of the largest social
gatherings OF the winter In Omaha, ac-
cording to plans announced at a meeting
Monday night. The program viii begin
at o'clock with a dinner party. Dane
ing will start at $50. The club, which
Is composed of young men OF the South
side. has invited number Of prominent
Nebraskans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
OMAHA MEN LEAVE THIS
WEEK FOR SOUTH AMERICA

Colonel j. e. stotts and J. A. Tuthin
will leave this week for South America.
where they will investigate cattle con-
dltions. The colonel Is a retired stock
man. who recently changed his residence
from Cody. WyO.. to Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
ITlNERANT TRIES TO
CUT TlRES OF AUTOS

Joe Mike, itInerant, while Intoxicated.
was apprehended at Fourteenth and
Douglas streets. where he was attempting
to cut the tires OF passing automobiles
with an open clasp knife. He was ar
rested and win be heard Thursday morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03

"The Perfect Day" Is the
day when you work in har-
mony with law. Health
comes from Harmony. Get
in harmony with Natures
laws by eating Shredded
Wheat, a simple, natural,
elemental food which supplies
the greatest nutriment with
the least tax upon the digest
ion. Try it for breakfast with
hot milk or cream. Delicious
with sliced bananas or other
fruit. Made at Niagara Falls.
N. Y.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Postoffice Clerks, pance.

The tenth annual dancing party OF the
Omaha Postoffice Clerks association,
branch No. Il. will be given Saturday.
February y. at the Hotel Rome. Music
will be furnished by the Postoffice or
chestra. This party Is in charge Of a
committee Of eight. including 70. A. Glass,
Miss Louise Grant. p. p. McGovern. =.
F. Banhauer. F, e. Magic. ]. ]. Curtin,
r. C. Krebs and H. Morearty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Drama Class Notes.

The Wednesday Morning Drama class
did not meet at the home OF Mrs. How
ard II. Baldrige. but instead attended
Miss Kate McIIugh's lecture on Brown
ing before the literature department Of
the Omaha woman's club this morning,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
P0ST0FFICE RECEIPTS
CONTINUE TO INCREASE

still the business of the Omaha post
office continues to increase. The re-
ceipts for January. 1916, were . per cent
greater than they were during the same
month last year. Here are the gross re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03

About thirty couple were present satur-
day night at Jacobs hall at q dance given
by Floyd Paynter and William Campan.
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. Paynier and
Mr.. and Mrs. Campan. The following
srrro xveaaut.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
CHM Gives Rohslsd Parry.

The Monday Night Crochetins club
gave bobsled party Monday night. fol-
lowing roasted dinner at che home Of
Mrs orrie Royse. Those present were:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
2ocietu Notes Personal Gossip Entertainments Club Dolng

headed Dutch painter men well meant
20 set = style for all time that would
bring no menace TO the canvasses they
eft behind them.
A. the affair this evening at Hotel
Fontenelle, Mr. John Lee Webster. presi-
dent Of the Friends Of Art, will stand IN
he receiving line with Mrs. Halleck
Rose. chairman Of the exhibition COM
mittee: Mrs. Charles Thomas Kountze.
president OF the Fine Arts society. and
Mrs. j. f. summers. chairman Of the
courtcsies committee.
Tn the Receivins Line.
Assisting at the reception will be the
members Of the exhibition and courtesies
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
On the Calendar.

The Dundee Dancing club has post
poned It's next dancing party from Feb
ruary 8 to February 49,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
Membership Tea.

Complimentary to the life and sustain
ing members OF the Young womens
Christian association. tea was given
this afternoon between the hours OF
and at the association building. This
is part Of the jubilee celebration for
membership week. Mrs. Palmer Findley
was chairman Of the committee on ar
rangements, the reception committee in
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-04-20
"Tum-A-Lumber" Prices Still Low
cTum-A-Lumber" Buy-Word for Good Lumber)

AOU NEVER had better chance in
your life to close up deals that have been
hanging fire. If there ever was time
to build-it's this spring!
1t is very unlikely that lumber ever will
be as cheap again as it has been the past two
years With the Panama Canal open to get
Western lumber to the hungry Eastern mar
ket-with Europe clamoring for lumber the
minute the war is over-in addition to the
great business awakening taking place all
over our country, due to the fact that condi-
lions are RIGHT and that America is pros
porous
Well, our best advice to you is to-
HURRY ALONG YOUR BUILDING
Many of our customers are using the
complete blue printed plans with our correct
estimates on material costs prepared and fur
nlshed by our Architects and Engineers-on
Homes. Barns. Silos, Hogsheds, Granaries
Elevators and all other buildings.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
THOMPSON LETTER.
Mrs. James Woolery Dead--Robert
Davis Moves Back to Missouri.

Thompson, Mo-, May I've had
a fine rain Sunday hight. It will be
a great benefit to the grass and oats
Mrs. James Wisdom attended her
uncles funeral, Mr.. Hunt, at Santa
Fe, last week.
Robert Davis and family of Cali
fornia are here visiting their chill
dren and other friends and relatives.
Mr.. Davis has traded his California
property for a farm at West Plains,
Mo.
Sumner Davis and family visited
their uncle, Mr.. Phil Ecton and fam
lily, Sunday.
Will Riggs and wife visited tht for
mer's parents, ]. M. Riggs and wife,
Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Woolery, wife of Jas.
Woolery, passed away Sunday at 10
a. m. at her home north of Cant,
aged "a years. She had only been
sick about ten days, with pneumonia.
Mrs. Woolery was a fine Christian
woman, a good neighbor, loving
wife and affectionate mother. She
will be sadly missed by all her neigh
bors and friends. She leaves a hus-
band, two aughters-Carrie and Eu-
la, and one son, Reed, and two broth
ers, Henry and John vahce, and one
sister, Mrs. w. H. Renie, of Centralia
and scores of relatives and friends
who mourn her death. Her funeral
was preached at Salt River, and the
remains were laid to rest in that Gem.
etery. The entire community ex
tends sincere sympathy to the be.
reaved ones in this sad hour.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
A Rural Pastorless Church Has
Yielded Great Power for Good
Union Chapel Presbyterian Organization Southeast Of Mexico
Irreveenty Called HSeed Tick-Organized in 87l-A Full
List Of Those Who Have Been Members
Written for The Message by IL. b. Banks.

This church first called Later Union Chapel and
Te Re1 chaes Fpeer o s a7h of J 187 There
Mr and Mrs Wam Dshman OBADIAH Dshman and wife, Re-
bea Dshmn H. BTns and wife Narcssa Byers w. C. Hamilton
Dshman and Hugh Williams
covenant was entered into binding
e cRu Pin''n the uo''''H'' anu 0'Hl
the 4s elders ian " we're Ss n B9ssn
Dishman, Hugh Williams,
GaS GihiF ana si5 5 FSe R
andJo ohm Dishman.
Sunday the
with the Baptist brethren The church building is owned in
appropriate complete harmony exists
between the bodies
reception members j. Thomas served clerk of Session from
as clerk siRyx tines This brother was universally respected
p said n @ $ @ RS 3 @ the
hold family morning and evening to the time
Williams another faithful me@De and SsStp
d @ m og wears Sc he s a% gTs the Of that
distressing @ @I Gu' h 6T an nS Gde He we'll on
the Se but the onS bond
Benton CITY hureS which he seTed with his fahaness
Brother
in their day They have long since passed on to
who gPpy for short tine p Willis ong list Of w SGsss
Dr. cOwan Dr. Gordon and other nearby pastors have frequently visited
has eeP s had u @ paiSr m
With long @ the me. oG
have but there has been no to abide
numbers service
ash Williams sbs ois caS RaEs h sfn
H. John Dshman Annie Dishman
Underwood Ida Underwood Ollie Under
Bud
Harlow William Mrs
Loekridge Pitzer Mrs Phtzer, Nellie
Pf Della Ptzer Sadie Byrns Mr. Walker Jas Walker Mr. Green
Mcdonald
Britt Joseph Byers Byers Clarence Byers Mr.
Knsow, Williams William
A. Kinslow T. Staples Staples Nancy Thomas D. Thomas
d. May Mrs VIM Freeman, r. r. Crun
Annie Dishman Mr. Hudson
yet its influence has been excellent in the community and the hure
congregations members
weight their character and influence the side of faith
gSalg living .,.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
MIsCHIEvoUs MAGIC.
One Of the Very Best Performances
Ever Given in The City.

"Mischievous Magic" the three
act operetta presented by Mcmillan
Hi-h School Chorus Club, in McMil-
Ian auditorium last Friday night, has
won unbounded applause for the par
Elephants and especially for the au-
thors and originators of the play.
The words of the play were written
by Robert l.. Campbell, the plot was
we'll sustained, and the parts SCENE!
written to suit the characteristics Of
the various actors Surely Mr.. Camp
bell has demonstrated rare ability
in authorship.
Miss Maude Orita Wallace was
composer Of all the music, both the
songs, choruses, ahd instrumental
parts. While Miss Wallace sustafns a
reputation in the realm of musical
composition, the numbers presented
in this play add to her laurels.
Mrs. Jesse, MIR. James Culbertson
and Mr.. Howard Wayne, with Miss
Wallace at the piano, composed the
Orchestra.
Miss Cook and her class of Domes-
tic Science helped in the costumes,
Mr.. McCreery assisted in stage prepa-
arations and Miss Etheridge and the
Art students made special scenery for
the occasion
Such a demand was there for seats
for the play that three performances
were given, all to big audiences.
Thursday afternoon was a matinee
for the school childrens and their
many friends. On Saturday night
the play was repeated because of the
failure Of many who wished to see
the play to get seats for Friday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
RECITALs AT HARDIN.

May 4. Graduate Recital-Piano
and Voice. Pupils of Prof. Guerne
and Miss Hurd.
May 8. Graduate Recital-Voice.
Miss Anna Ockrassa, Pupil of Miss
Gupton.
May II. Graduate Recital-Vio-
lin and Piano. Pupils of Miss Braton
and Prof. Guerne.
May IL. May Fete.
May 10. Graduate Recital
Piano. Pupils of Prof. Guerne.
May 10. Graduate Recital-Ex-
preston. Pupils of Miss Dickinson.
May 20. Graduate Recital-Piano.
Miss Lutte Pigg, Pupil of Prof.
Guerne.
May 25. Art Levee.
May %. Baccalsureate Sermon
DR.. P. E. Burroughs, Nashville, Tenn.
May 20. Alumnae Luncheon.
May 80. Glass Day Exercises,
10 a. m.
May 80. 8 D. m. commencement
Address-"The Spiritual Element IN
History" Prof. Raymond A. Schweg-
Ter, University of Kansas.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

1t is quite job for one man to
raise 100000 plants-sweet potato,
cabbage and tomato-on a lot 8Ox
40 feet, with space out for house
and walks. But a Rockport, Mo-,
man does It, More than that, this
man of performance is so nearly
blind he can only distinguish the
difference between daylight and dark
ness. S. E. Speakman is this marvel
of industry. Last fall speakman, I'M
aided, dug a cellar under his house,
removing the dirt as he tunneled.
And then he helped level the earth
after he had carried it outside.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Rev. Claude Hill, well remember
ed in Audrain county, a former pas
tor of the Christian church at Wells
Vile, has been called to the pastor
ate of a Christian church at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, at a salary of $500
a year. Rev. Hill has been located
at Valparaiso, Ind, since 1909, and
in that time has received 1000 mem
bers into his church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
LADDoNIA LETTER.
Mrs. Fegan Passes Away--Mrs. Alex
With Coal Oil.
ander Burned While Kindling

anueE bbEHeu WHO hAhdAlhk
Laddonia, Mo-, May MRS. Ella
Fegan, who had been seriously i'll
ali winter and spring, died last
Thursday at the home of her moth
er, Mrs. Whitehouse. Funeral
preached by Rev. White at the Chris
tian church. Mrs. Fegan was most
estimable woman, a kind daughter
and devoted mother and a true
friend. She united with Littleby
Baptist church about II years ago
where she retained her membership
until the Masters call to the Church
Triumphant She is survived by two
sons, Roscoe of Sacramento, Cali,
and a young son, Ralph, who lived
with her until her death. She leaves
also to mourn her death an aged
mother and a brother and a sister.
May God guard and protect little
Ralph who will miss a mothers love
and care.
Mrs. Arch Alexander suffered Sc
we're burns on her face and one arm
one day last week from an explosion
of coal oil while attempting to start
a fire in a hard coal burner. DR.. Nc
Call dressed the burns and she is
now about recovered.
Ote Bernard and family are NOV
ing into the Adams property on Sec
ond street this afternoon.
Mrs. W. H. Slavens is entertain
ing her sister, Miss Maud Azdell, of
Mexico.
A. L. Self and wife visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Karl Fegan last week and Incl
dentally did some paper hanging for
Mrs. Fegan.
The B. Y. P. o., Christian Endeav-
or and the two Epworth Leagues held
joint session last eveningSa at the
Baptist church. The rain probably
kept many away, but a goodly num-
Der of persons were present. The
talks were interesting and helpful.
The subject was How to Better Our
Young Peoples Societies"
Mrs. Rose Leet who has been i'll
for two weeks or more is somewhat
improved.
Mrs. Sarah Kinder of Undertook,
ILL.,, was at the bedside of her sister.
Mrs. Ella Fegan, in her last hours
and attended the funeral. She will
spend a few days with her mother
and brother, Mrs. Whitehouse and
: Wesley Whitehouse.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Phil Rogers Casey, son of Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Rogers, northeast Of
Mexico, has bought The News, at
Stone Lake, Wisconsin, and will rush
headlong into the newspaper bust
ness. He wants his friendsin Audrain
to subscribe for his paper, and that's
what you'll all want to do. See his
advertisement in this issue Of the
Message. Casey is a good one. He
will put fun and good sense in his
paper and lots of business. We wish
him abundant success
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
FLAGEOLETTE.

A noted Imported French Draft
Stallion. Recorded.
Full pedigree furnished on appli-
cation.
Color; Coal black.
Seventeen hands high and weighs
I, 500 pounds.
TERMS; $40 to insure living
colt. Money due when mare is re-
moved or parted with.
BLACKHAWK.
Black with white points. 10 Ia
hands high and weighs 900 pounds.
Terms: $40 to insure living colt.
Money due when mare is removed or
parted with.
The breeding of this stock is so
well known that it needs no describ-
ing.
This stock will make the season OF
1915 at the old home farm, 3 miles
west of Laddonia and 3 LIZ miles
northwest OF Rush Hill.
LOUIS 8. KOCH.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
Work Shirts 90 3Oc 45c and SOC.
THE ENTERPRISE STORE.
Will oil fix the roads: We are yet
little skeptical on that point.

The Jingoes want Uncle Sam to
jump into war with Mexico. My,
how they have been playing for that
And up North they are now trying
to foment trouble in Canada. A
market must be found for guns and
scheming politicians are interested
also.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Salesman Wanted, You and your
horse or auto can clean up IS to IS
day handling our proposition. Write
for the evide nee. stetson Oil Com
pany, clsvslaAd, 0his.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

The graduating exercises of the
Farber high school were. held last
week. The class address was deliV-
cred by Warren Jones, professor Of
English at the Kirksville Normal
School. The graduates were Misses
Mary Lemasters, Marie Crow, Lucy
Reighley and Warrie Chase.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. McCord of this
city returned last week from visit
to the families of R. A. Lewton, Tom
Brace and John Day, near Laddonia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
Underwear for the family.
THE ENTERPRISE STORE.

David II. Robertson has severed
his connection with the We bash
Railroad as attorney. Mr., Robertson
has large general law practice
otherwise.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Mr.. Albert RETRY and Miss Clara
Stephens, both of this city, were
married Friday, Rev. D. Olin Green
officiating.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Luther and Louis slavens Of Lad
donia and Roy Wayne Of Mexico
have taken up claims, we understand,
near Roberts, Montana, and will
move their families to that country
to live.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Miss Sterr 1T of aar Santa Fe, who
was terribly burned while burning
brush in her yard several weeks ago.
is yet in a serious condition. She
has been taken to a hospital in Iowa
for treatment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Fred Ruse, son Of Frank Ruse,
has has been suffering with a bad
case of blood poisoning lately. His
trouble commenced from small
scratch on his hand after wearing a
new pair of gloves.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Mrs. Susan L. Peyton after years
residence in Kansas City has returned
To Mexico to live.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Rev. ]. d. Greer of Mexico preach
ed the baccalaureate sermon for the
graduating class at Clark, Mo-, last
week. Bro. Greer is pastor of the
Christian church at Clark.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Mrs. Edward Kuhne and small
daughter OF Des Moines, Iowa. are
visiting Mrs. Kuhne's parents here,
DR.. and Mrs. r. w. Berrey.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Billy Sunday is conducting big
revival in Kansas City. Over $4,000
people heard him last Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

The English sparrow does not be-
long in this country. He fights away
our native birds. He's no good.
Smite him hip and thigh. Get rid of
him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

The base ball season for the Cen
trail Missouri League opened in Mex
leo Sunday. Mexico against Moberly.
Mexico lost. The score was 3 to
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

John B. Graham has sold his build
ing on the south side of the Public
Square to Fred A. Morris for $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
Laces and Embroideries at 1-3 price
THE ENTERPRISE STORE.

Fifty-four cadets from VI. M. A.
went into camp on the w. w. Mundy
farm near Moline last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Miss Ruth Rouse has returned
from a visit to her sister ct Surgeon,
Mrs. ]. S. Logsdon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

TINE Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolves gravel, cures
u diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheuma,
tism aud all irregularities ofthe kidneys and
bladder in both men and women. II not sold
by your druggist. will he sent by mail on re:
ceipt OF s.. One sElall bottle is two months
treatment and seldom fails to perfect cure.
Send Tor testimonials from this and other
st. Louis. Mo. Sold by Enthusiastically.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Hamilton Bros, south of Mexico,
sold a fine jack to John Arnold of
Galloway County for $500.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Mrs. Charles Harrison has been
quite i'll of bronchitis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

The Laddonia Herald is offered for
sale.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Chris Kentzel of this city has NOV
ed to Peoria, Ill.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04

Coal mining at Martinsburs is to
be abandoned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-05-04
The Rain of May.

The Rain of May.
There must be orchards in the clouds,
Hid in their deepest gloom,
For all the raindrops yesterday
Were sweet with apple-bloom.
There must be gardens, too, for when
I stole out in the wet,
And shifted the rain still pelting down,
| saw and smelled violet.