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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

j. r. Shook is superintendent of
this Sunday School. He has served
in that capacity about II years. The
school is evergreen, runs thu the
entire year. It has an attendance OF
47--faithful, they are, too. The
school is accomplishing some mar
velous things and is an asset in the
community worth far more than
could be measured in dollars and
cents.
A sumptuous dinner was served
sunday-spread upon two large ia
bles and out upon the green sward.
Everybody invited to eat, without
money and without price,"
Everybody was especially pleased
with Mr.. Hassen's address. Mr.. Has
sen was born in the Holy Land and
tells a most interesting story. We
predict that other Sunday schools
and churches over the county will
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

They are becoming tired of board
ing the bootleggers on good grub in
the county Jail over at Fulton and
have begun working them on the
roads. This is the right idea, as
the Message has always contended.
Any fellow who will violate any law
should be compelled to earn his keep
as long as the county must confine
him in prison. Better for the pris-
Oner, better for the county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
WENT TO HANNIBAL.

The M. w. A. Camp at Hannibal
had a big initiation or new members
last Thursday and the following
from Mexico Camp attended the GER
emonies: Ed. Pratt, L. E. Worner,
E. NJ. Beamer, A. C. Bartel, e. A.
Shannon, Clarence Hudson John
Keaswun, Brown Owens, Wayne Dill
lard, and D. F. Atkins.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness extended to us during our sons
illness, and also to the leading doc
tor of Centralia, DIR. Veins, the Chi
rOpractic, and also to the leading
doctor of Columbia, DR.. ]. C. Phil
lips, very highly in recovering our
son, Calvin, from commissions, after
being given up beyond all medical
aid by the doctor who was first
called, Mr.. and Mrs G. Moberg.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
Rural School News
BY W. Clyde Johnson.

Miss NOla Hanna, VINO mas lauBhI
two very successful terms at Central
and who will be the principal at
Rush Hill this next year, had a
champion speller. Her name is
frankie BeameT. She is 10 years
old and for 16 months has not miss
ed a single word. Two pupils, Fam
ME and Ethel May Tawney, attended
the is months without being either
tardy or absent. Miss Hanna had a
great day at the close of her school.
II was before the busy work began,
and was a real patrons day. There
was a large display of excellent work
done by the pupils. Sixty-five ate
dinner with them.
Ed. c. Offutt, who taught the Har-
rison School last year and was so
successful that he was re-employed,
and is now assisting T. J. Kelso do
his assessing, was in town a few days
ago. He reported that he had a
live Farmers Club at Harrison, also
at Skull Lick, Naylor and at Burn
ham. They have bought several
thousand pounds of Irvine, besides a
quantity of seeds of different kinds
at a great saving of cost to the farm
ers. At present the clubs are dis
cussing consolidation, and much ia
vOrable interest is being awakened
in the matter These people are
live, wide-awake, progressive people
in other matters, and no doubt will
have a fine rural high school in their
community in a few years.
understand that years ago C. G.
Daniel, now cashier of the Vandalia
Banking Association, and a number
of other young fellows, built an upper
story over the Skull Lick School
House, and that a very creditable
high school was maintained there for
a number of years. This was back in
the years following the Civil War,
and now history will repeat itself.
Judge Harris last week upheld
consolidation at Farber in every con-
tention made against it.
Pike County last year had one
school, located at Eolia.
But it was such a success that two
other adjoining communities have
since consolidated. There are now
more than 100 in the state. A
short time ago the proposition car
ried at Santa Fe with large major
ity. Two districts have already
proved the success of transportation,
and others will try it another year.
This summer a special course be-
ing offered by our State University
for the training of superintendent
better for their work. The law re-
Quires that we attend the superin-
tendents' convention at Jeffercon
City, or a summer school for 20
days.
Believing that l shall better be
able to work for the best interests
of the rural school children of Au-
drain County, l shall do both and
more, for besides attending the
for two and a half days,
shall spend six weeks at Columbia. |
expect to begin the work there
Monday, June 10, but will be in the
office here in Mexico July 1, Is and
20 and following Saturdays.
Yours, in the interest of better
schools for the rural children.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

now be calling for this address.
Littleby Methodist Sunday School
has the distinction, as shown by Rev.
Cobb's address, of raising more mon
ey on children's Day occasions than
any other ten schools in as many
large cities in North Missouri--even
far ahead of Mexico. Last year Mex
leo raised SIS while Littleby raised
$500 Sunday at Littleby, this
sum for this year was raised TO-
$4,000 It lsa proud record.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
CHAMP CHIMES.

The road men have been
greatly improving our roads by
putting in new culverts. Now give
us a new bridge across Scatter Fork.
], E. Booth and family and Rev.
H. 1. Cobb and family attended Chill
dren's Day services at Littleby last
Sunday.
Jas. billiard and family visited at
A. B. Weidler's Sunday.
Mrs. Connely, of Paris, ILL.,, sis
ter of Ebert Perisho, came over last
week and brought Mr.. Pesisho's in
FAINT son, who had been in Illinois
since Mrs. Perisho's funeral.
Geo. L. Dean and family visited
at c. H. Deans Sunday.
What has become of our electric
railroad people2 We only need that
railroad added to our Wilson prices
to make our prosperity and happiness
complete.
The last ten days OF fine weather
has enabled the farmers to get their
corn fields in fine shape.
People should be careful how they
throw refuse mattev INTO the roads
They might hit a candidate.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
PAU1.WYMORE.

Mr. Melville Paul of this city and
Miss Dorothy Wymore of Jefferson
City, formerly of Mexico, were mar
ried at Edwardsville, ILL.,, last week
where Miss Wymore was visiting.
They will reside in Mexico. The
Message extends them congratula-
tions and very best wishes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
To The Democratic votersof Audrair

To The Democratic VOtersOf Audrain:
Dear Friends;-Having suffered
injuries in the recent c. & A. wreck
which has temporarily disabled me,
and which for lack of time now may
make it impossible for me to see
each voter as l intended, I take this
means of letting you know that l
am thinking of you, ans perhaps
yet will be able to see you in person.
If, however, on account of the lack
of time, I am not able to meet you
personally before the primary, 1
want to assure you that 1 shall an
preciate whatever You are able to do
in my behalf in my race for the Office
of Sheriff of this County. 1 have
been meeting with great encourage
ment in my canvass thus far, and IL
my friends will continue the good
work until 1 am able to be in the
field again we shall WIN. I am going
to assure you that 1 will fill the Office
If elected to the very best of nv
ability, my whole time and energy
will be put into it, and I shall con-
duct the Office in such a manner
that you will not be disappointed
in me as your sheriff. Again assur-
ing you of my hearty appreciation
Of whatever you may be able to do
in my behalf and also thanking Won
for your consideration at the polls.
1 am,
Very truly,
H p. MIMI .ETONy
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
ATEXAS WONDER
Very truly,
H. P. MIDDLETON,

SEE, Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolVes gravel cn res
=, diabetes, weak and lame backs, rhenma.
u I and all Irregularities ofthe kidneys and
pladder IN both men and women. Ifn6t sold
eeipt OF ~. One small bottle Is two months,
treatment and seldom fails 10 perfect a cure.
send for testimonials from this and other
STAGES, ID, 70. w; Hall, 2926 Olive Street,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
A WIFE.REATER.

Clarence Taylor, colored, was
fined $40 in Justice ], H. Wayne's
court on the charge of whipping and
illltreating his wife.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Martin Myers of this city attended
the McCreery-Atkeson wedding in
Kansas City Sunday
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Every business firm in Mexico,
when the time comes, close down for
the big Fourth of July celebration
at the Fair Grounds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Mexico s. F. & P. R. r.
Time Card
No. 1 (Freight)
Leaves Mexico Z, A. M.
L" Santa Fe, $3.50 A. M.
" Mexico, 1880 P. M.
Santa Fe, 4:3O P. M.
No. 2 (Passenger)
Leaves Santa Fe, 7:15, A. M.
q" Mexico, $3.50, A. M.
" Santa Fe, 1900 A. M.
&" Mexico, 4:30 P. M.
All trips carry passengers.
W. w. Bolts, Sec.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Mrs. Amanda Kunkel of this city
always raises fine garden. She has
had new potatoes this year of her
own raising for five weeks.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
CHILDREN's DAY SERVICES.
Celebration at Littleby Methodist
Church, Northeast Of Mexico, Last
Sunday.

Last Sunday was another of those
great annual days at Littleby Meth
odist church, northeast Of Mexico
II was the celebration of Childrens
Day. The children put forth their
efforts in great enthusiasm.
The following program was car
ried out:
Organ voluntary. .
Professional.
Song. Children's Morning. The
School.
Responsive reading. Diadems, No.
372.
Invocation. Rev. H. I. Cobb.
Song. Children's Day. School.
Recitation. The Kings Garden.
Henry Klotz.
Solo. How They Grow. Inez Bar
clay.
Recitation. Daisies. Mabel Err
del.
Exercise. Welcome to Cradle
Rollers. Lois Shoup, Inez Barclay,
Frances Shelley.
Exercise. Our Cradle Roll Ba-
bies-Reading. Frances Givens. -
Song. A Message of Summertime.
Choir.
Recitation. Some Don'ts. Wal
lace Witchie.
Solo. 1 Love Him, Don't You?
Leroy Shook.
Recitation. Weeds and Deeds.
Polly shoup.
Recitation. Which Would You
Be? Dora Doeblin.
Song. Lend a Hand Brigade. Live
Wire Glass, Boys.
Recitation. Mothers Tribute. Mel
lie Pierce.
Song. Sunday School Army. The
Choir.
Recitation. Little Pilgrims. Luz
cile Mollett.
Duet. Lift Your Voices. Misses
Leona and Norma Kircher.
Exercise. Things We Carry as We
Go. Eight Girls and Boys.
Recitation. Everybody's Bust
ness. Lily Erdel.
Song. Happy Summer. Choir.
Recitation. Grandpa. Evelyn
Shoup.
Recitation. The Echo. Dorothy
Erdel.
Duet. 1 Want to Be Friend With
Jesus. John Shook and Aline Kir-
cher.
Recitation. The Butterhy's Flow
ers. Martha Klotz.
Song. Roses, Blooming Roses.
Seven Girls.
Recitation. The Prayer of silas
Brown. VIM. Ray.
Motion Song. Rocking, Rocking,
Rocking. BY a Munger of Children.
Recitation. A Boys Opinion.
Howard Maxwell.
Solo. I Want to Kiss Mamma and
Tell Her Goodnight. Nell Givens.
Reading. Mothers Hearts in the
Garden. Frances Shook.
Recitation. Ferne Rogers.
Exercise. OUTSIDE the Garden.
Fourteen Girls.
Song Keep up the Fight. Choir
Recitation. A Barrel of Money.
Aline Kircher.
Collection.
Anthem. His Holy Temple. Choir.
Benediction.
Dinner.
Quartet.
Address. The Manners and Gus
toms of the Holy Land. A. Hassen.
Address. Rev. H. 1. Cobb.
Final Dismissal.
j. r. Shook is superintendent of
this Sunday School. He has served
in that capacity about II years. The
school is evergreen, runs TIM tho
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

w. H. Beal left this week for Bro
ken Bow, Neb., where he will spend
the summer with his son, C. w. Beal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

We notice that Mr.. Crews was
one of the Interdepartmental chorus
singers, $50 them, for the Flag Day
celebration in Washington City.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22
COME TO MEXICO.

The Next Annual Convention of the
Christian Churches of Missouri
1000 Delegates.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Prof. and Mrs. C. c. Roselle are
visiting in Armstrong, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-06-22

Established In 1890. Audrain COun-
tvs FavOrite Newspaper.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
MATTERS IMPROVE
IN MEXICO
Fairly Good Crops and Better Trans
pOrtatiOn Obyiates All DAN
ger of Famine
ASSOCIATED Press)

Mexico City, Sept. 19.-The produc-
tion of food-stuffs in Mexico for the
current year has obviated any chance
of shortage, according to the depart
ment of agriculture. The crops are
said to be not only sufficient to pre-
vent famine but will make Mexico
practically independent of importa-
ton of food-stuffs from other coun-
tries, although a certain amount of
corn and flour will continue to be
imported into the northern states
from the United States because of
superior facilities for transportation
to those localities.
The crops, it is admitted, will not
reach normal production but will be
sufficient to allow a certain amount
Of expectation. The question of food
supply is one of distribution rather
than production, and it will be neces-
sary to transport to the more barren
states products from those localities
where normal or nearly normal crops
prevail. 1t is pointed out that while
some undoubtedly died of starvation
in the capital last year, this was due
not to shortage of food but to the i'm
possibility of adequately transporting
what was available.
Within the last few months, accord
ing to the department officials, means
of transportation have increased
many fold. Regular train service has
been resumed not only with the Unit
ed States border but between interior
points and railroads which have been
idle for an extended period have re-
sumed operation.
The corn crop, the great Mexican
food staple, will be good in all por-
tions of the republic except Zacate-
cas-, Chihuahua and San Luis Potosi.
In each of those states disturbed con-
ditions have not only prevented plant
ing but have left the farmers with an
inadequate supply of seed corn. In
the other states the corn crop has
been excellent. The agricultural de-
partment also expects to add to the
available supply a large amount of
old corn hitherto held for large price
advances
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
WESLEY BIBLE CLASSES
Great Gathering in Ocala October TO-
PA Fine Program

Field Secretary A. II. Cole predicts
an attendance of 500 or 600 Wesley
Bible Class men and women at the
big federation in Ocala October 1912.
There are about 400 classes in Flor
ida and of course every class should
be represented. This is a self-enter-
tanning body and each class or individ-
ual will provide for the expense of
the trip. Ocala hotels will give low
rates for the two days. A fine pro-
gram has been arranged, and a good
time is expected. Those who are pro-
noting the federation are leaving
nothing undone to make it a great
success. Ocala is making preparation
for giving these Sunday school forces
a cordial welcome. The Sunday school
workers, especially those belonging to
organized Bible classes, who do not
include the federation in their plans,
will miss the most helpful event of
the year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
ADDED TWO GRADES
Patrons of the North Ocala Primary
School Will Please Take Notice

Several families having moved out
of the North Ocala district, it is fear
ed that there is not a sufficient num-
Der of primary pupils left to justify
the services of two teachers. AS a
solution of this problem 1t has been
decided to add the fourth and fifth
grade work to this school and require
all fourth and fifth grade pupils of
the North Ocala district to attend the
North Ocala school. Patrons seeing
this announcement will please tell
others.
Miss Collie Clark, who has been the
very efficient assistant of Miss Men
denhall in the North Ocala primary
school, resigned to accept more re-
munerative position in Alabama, Miss
Agnes Crago who has taught very
successfully at Griner Farm for the
past two years, has been selected for
the position made vacant by Miss
Clark's resignation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
BartOn's Story

Tallahassee, Sept. 19.-Six wit
nesses were examined yesterday in
the matter Of the case against the
state canvassing board to show cause
why it should not recanvass the votes
for governor.
The morning was given over to the
question Of whether the ballot boxes
had been tampered with in Madison
county. The witnesses from Suwa-
nee and Hamilton counties had not
been called but are here with the
boxes from their counties and are
ready to take the stand whenever
called upon.
The proceedings are very slow and
the examination of witnesses may last
for several days yet. There were no
sensations during the morning ses-
sion. The witness who is expected
to testify that he saw the ballot boxes
tampered with has not yet been called
on.
Yesterday afternoon, NJ. N. Bryan
election manager at Hamburg, pre-
cinct No. 6, of Madison county, swore
that he called the ballots at the first
count on the night of election day and
that afterwards the were stuffed
away promiscuously in the ballot box
Upon the box being opened for the
recount he swore that the ballots had
been laid out in regular order and
neatly arranged in place of being
stuffed into the box as he had left
them. This is the best evidence that
the ballots had been tampered with
that has so far been introduced, it is
claimed.
The supreme court is now going
through the preliminary stages to al
low counsel for the canvassing board
to show that there had been physi-
cal change in the ballots by the exam.
ination of witnesses without going
into the boxes. If probability of this
can be shown the boxes will be open.
ed. If not the court will not allow the
boxes to be opened.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
BURBANK

Burbank, Sept. 18.-Mrs. ]. HI
Ewing who has been confined to hel
room with pneumonia, is doing very
well. The doctor expects to have hel
out on the strets again in few days
Miss Vivenia Ellis is visiting hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Ellis al
Panasoffkee.
Mr.. Overend of the Rodgers farm
left this week for Central America
his former home.
The latest arrivals at Burbank are
Mr.. White and family from Cali
fornia.
Mrs. w. A. Jones expects to leave
in few days to join her husband il
West Virginia.
Mrs. Stockwell, who has been a
the Ocala' hospital for the past three
or four weeks, returned home Satur
day.
Some of our farmers have com
planned of very poor crop of Irisi
potatoes this fall.
Mr.. F. NJ. Chaffee our efficien
postmaster and merchant, has beer
on the sick list for the past few days
There was dance Saturday nigh
in the vacant store of Geo. Fl. Dyke
Quite a crowd of young folks ATTENDED
and everybody seemed to enjoy them
selves.
Mr.. Abbott, our efficient mail car
rier, is taking his annual vacation o
fifteen days and Mr.. Herbert Turne
is carrying the mail in his stead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
EVERY TOWN SHOULD ENTER

The committee which is to have
charge of the industrial parade dur
ing fair week met yesterday after
noon in the office of the board of
trade. The parade this year will be
held on Thursday of fair week,
Thanksgiving day. The committee
selected Thursday in order that as
many people as possible will have an
opportunity to view the procession.
+ The committee has been divided
into subcommittee of two, and these
subcommittee will wait upon the
merchants of the city and county, to
ask their cooperation. An earlier
start is being made by the committee
this year, and much larger and bet
ter parade is anticipated. A special
effort will be made to have more far
mers represented this year. Every
town in the county will be asked to
enter float, symbolical of the COM
munity, in the parade.
The committee will begin its work
at once, and will meet again next
Monday afternoon at o'clock, in the
office of the board of trade, for the
purpose of checking up.
The members of the parade commit
tee are:
L. r. Trammell, II. M. Weathers
Clarence Meffert, A. r. Sandlin, Louis
H Chazal, A Waterman, Harvey
Clark, D. Neil Ferguson, Fred Hook
er, Duncan Mcdonald, Robert An
derson, Luther Mershon, Travis Col.
lier, R. w. Blackjack, Rev. Bunyar
Stephens.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
TAKING TESTIMONY
At TALLAHASSEE
Barton, One of Cats Witnesses, Ar
rested for Perjury, and Put
Under Bond
ASSOCIATED Press

Tallahassee, Sept. 19.-J. c. Bar
ton was arrested last night charged
with perjury as result of his testi-
mony yesterday before the supreme
court in the Catts-Knott gubernator-
ial primary contest. Barton had tes-
titled that he saw w. S. Morrow, au-
ditor of county finances and M. T
Hunter, clerk of the circuit court OF
Hamilton county, in the courthouse at
Jasper on June 18th with the ballot
boxes and ballots. He said he believ-
ed they were changing the vote of the
democratic primary Of June 9Th. Bar
ton gave bond in the sum of $500.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
BERLIN PREDICTS RUTHLESS
SUBMARINE BLOCKADE

London, Sept. 19.-In a dispatch
from Berlin to the Daily News Rut.
ledge Rutherford says:
Germany has decided to declare a
blockade against England, effective on
January first next.
"For this purpose powerful fleet
of submarines is being completed and
plans are being worked out to make
the blockade a stringent one.
''The movements of the submarines,
it is said, will be guided to some ex-
tent by Germany's high flying Yep
pelins.
''These submarines and Zeppelins
will be equipped with extra sensitive
wireless apparatus.
"One high in the counsels of the
German naval administration today
said:
"'By the end of the year and per-
haps a little sooner Germany viii
have in fighting trim three hundred
submarines of the most efficient type
and no vessel carrying food or mum.
tions will be permitted to reach Eng.
land. Ours will be a real blockade
not coercive or illegitimate one
such as England pretended to insti
tute. against Germany.
"'No compunction will be felt re-
garding the revival of submarine
warfare, because it is felt that Eng
lands abrogation of the Declaration
of London has left Germany free o.
restraint in the matter of her promise
to America
walter Forstmann, Germany
most skilled submarinist, is on pro
gram to command the squadron O
submarines. He recently received tn,
Order of Merit for sinking more thar
a hundred vessels, which include,
transports, patrol vessels and mer
chantmen.
"The return of the submarine
Deutschland from the United State
has encouraged further undersea eff
forts. Many new submarines will b
equipped with improved devices, on
of which will enable submarine com
manders to detect and destroy net
which England has laid, and will lay
lin great numbers"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-19
PLANS FOR THE PARK

The committee from the Woman's
Club which is in charge of the pro-
posed park on the Taylor pond prop
erty, meets tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock to complete plans for the be-
ginning of work on the park next
month. A general cleanup day will
be arranged for, and everyone will be
asked to lend hand.
Mr.. Harold B. Swope, who made the
plans for the park, will assist the
Woman's Club committee in their de-
velopment of the project.