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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
PRESIDENT ASKS
NATION TO PRAY

National Memorial Day, Thursday,
May 80, has been designated by Pres
ident Wilson as day for public hum
iliation, prayer and fasting, in the
following proclamation:
Whereas, the Congress of the
United States on the End of April,
last, passed the following resolution;
Resolved by the Senate (the House
of Representatives concurring) that,
it being a duty peculiarly incumbent
in time of war humbly and devout-
ly to acknowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and to implore his aid
and protection, the president of the
United States be and he is hereby
respectfully requested to recommend
day of public humiliation, prayer
and fasting, to be observed by the
people of the United States with re-
ligious solemnity and the offering of
eervent supplications to Almighty
God for the safety and welfare of our
'ause, his blessings on our arms, and
speedy restoration of an honorable
and lasting peace with the nations
of the earth,
And whereas, it has always been
the reverent habit of the people of
the United States to turn in humble
appeal to Almighty Cor for his guild
ance in the affairs of their common
life;
Now, therefore, l, Woodrow Will
son, president of the United States
Of America, do hereby proclaim
Thursday the 3Oth day Of May, day
already freighted with sacred and
stimulating memories a day of public
humiliation, prayer an blasting, and
do exhort my fellow-citizens of all
faiths and creeds to assemble on that
day in their several places OF wor-
ship and there, as we'll as in their
homes, to pray Almighty God that he
may forgive our sins and shortcom-
ings as a people and purify our
hearts to see and love the truth, to
accept and defend all things that are
siust and right and to purpose only
those righteous acts and Judgments
Which are in conformity with his will;
beseeching him that he will give vie
tory to our armies as they fought for
freedom, wisdom TO those who take
counsel on orr behalf in these days
of dark struggle and perplexity, and
steadfastness to our people to make
sacrifice to the utmost support OF
what is just and true. bringing us at
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Iniuries inflicted by native Kore-
ans several years ago are believed
to have been the underlying cause
of the death of Rev. Wiley Hamilton
Forsythe, a Westminster alumnus
and a cousin of Mrs. j. o. Hern-
don of Fulton, at Louisville, KY, on
May 9th. The assault on Rev. For
sythe was caused by the general an
tipathy of the Koreans against mis-
sionaries, in which work Mr.. For
'sythe was engaged for a number of
years. He lost one ear and received
other injuries which for a time caus-
ed his life to hang in the balance.
lie ultimately recovered sufficiently
to return to America, and went
back to Korea a second time, bu
his health was broken to such an ex-
tent that he had to give up the work
about five years ago, since which
time he had been living a retired
life.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
A CARD FROM JUDGE Bolts.

To the voters of Audrain County:
AS it will be impossible for me to
make a close campaign for the nom
nation for representative, l desire
briefly to state my reasons for being
a candidate for representative, and
also for not being a candidate for Pro-
bate Judge.
! find that the grinding duties of
the Probate Office are rapidly wear
ing out and fear that l could not
stand it another four years. With
many thanks to the people who have
urged me to run again for the Office
and many thanks to the people of
the county for honoring me with the
position for four successive terms ]
am constrained to refuse to again ask
for it.
suppose that few men have ever
held a judicial position for any con-
siderable length of time without wish
eng that they could get into the Leg
| islature, at least for a time, and try
to make the laws conform to their
idea of justice.
! So it is with me. In my sixteen
years experience in the Probate of
! flee, l have found so many conflicting
and confusing provisions in our stat,
utes; so many illogical and unjust
provisions, both in the substantive
law and in the methods of procedure
provisions that delight the lega
sharper but that disgust the fair mind,
ed man, that want to try my hand
at reforming them.
The next session being the regular
decenial revising session, if elected
would have good chance to sue
coed in making many useful i'm
provements in ou~ ~ laws
which as our country grows Older
are becoming more important.
But it is not my intention, if elect
ed, to ride any particular hobby.
am fully alive to the fact that groa
and profound economic and mora
changes are taking place, not only II
our state and nation but over The
whole world, and that man to BIZ
of service to his constituents mus
have an open mind and clear vision
That this is no time for selfish ex
ploitation. l realize too that oul
country Is now at war and that IN
less we win the war that nothing
else will count for much, and If elect
ed / shall use my best efforts to she"
to the world that Misso"rH
hundred per cent American and pat
riotic dw1
W. w. Bolts.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
FELL ON LIVE WIRE.
Horses Got Up And Walked Off
Preacher Lost One Ear-Die'
From Injuries.

John Howard at Bowling Green
was driving his team to work a few
days ago when the horses stepped on
live electric wire which had blown
from it's fastening on a light pole
The horses fell on the. wire and could
not get off. The wire was pulled from
unGer them and in a few moments
they were able to get up and walk
off.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
MARRIED. MEXICO GIRL.

Mr.. Lucius d. FARES of Seattle,
WASH, was married to Miss Ander-
son of Mexico, Mo-, at st. Louis Sun
day, announces the Laddonia Her
aid. The groom is brother of Mrs.
Homer Azdell living at Worcester
and is a son of James s. FARES and
wife and was born near Laddonia.
He is a graduate in Osteopathy and
is a fine young man. We congratu-
late him on his new venture.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mexico, Mo, May 21.-Wm. Fra
zier is authority for the report that
Philip Shire was in town the other
day wishing to buy the brick on the
site of the late burned district to
haul home and place around the
edge of his pond for his frogs to sit
on while they chirp these fine grow
ing days.
E. B. Norris is visiting relatives
and friends at New Milford, Pa.
Mrs. Mike Shire took treatment
in the Mexico Hospital recently.
Mrs. j. T. Johnson of Mexico has
been chosen head of the Waman's
Suffrage Work in this Congressional
district. She is to organize the dis
trict for the woman's suffrage issue.
Prof Edgar Lee, who has been
superintendent of the High School
at Sikeston, Mo-, for six years
past, will be connected with Chris
tian College at Columbia thru the
coming year. Mr.. Lee is a fine sue
cess as a teacher He is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lee at Laddonia
and married Miss Bennetta Barley
OF Mexico.
Hebron Masonic Lodge of Mexico
is to hold it's fourth annual roll
call Friday night, May "a. There
will be service in memory of mem
bers who have died thru the past
year and also a service in honor of
members who have gone to the war.
Dr. John Pickard of Columbia is to
deliver an address.
Edward Wade of Linn Creek, Mo-,
visited Mexico relatives last week.
w. L. Griffin, who mysteriously
disappeared from his home near
Thompson several weeks ago, has
been heard from. He is at Denver,
Colo, where his wife is stationed for
a time for her health. His brother-in-
law, c. c. Cullers, at Tracy, iowa,
first heard from him after his dis
appearance here at Guthrie Center,
Iowa, and went there to see him.
Mr.. Griffin is the father of Miss Beu
lah Griffin one of Mexico's most eff
ficient teachers, an instructor in the
South Side School.
The Senior Play at the High
School Wednesday night, THE Man
Who Married a Dumb Wife," proved
a very interesting affair. The play
was above the average, and delight
ed all who witnessed it, The pro-
ceeds from tickets sold amounted to
$50.
Master George Kunkel was thrown
from his pony last week and was
rendered unconscious for a time.
He is now all right again.
Watch for the total eclipse of the
sun just before evening, June Sth.
The great show will begin at 5:25
p. m. Not quite a total eclipse, but
will eclipse anything like it many
Mexico people now living will ever
see again. Notice if Biddy doesn't
go to her roost a little earlier that
day.
DR.. W. w. Macfarlane, from St.
Louis, is visiting Mexico friends.
The Doctor is hopeful and happy but
says he sometimes feels that he was
thousand years old.
Hardin College Art Levee this
year was up to and beyond, if pos
sible, the efforts of former years. Miss
Elizabeth Mcclure, Mexico girl, a
graduate of the Art Department,
showed some of the best paintings
exhibited. Miss Mary Lee Burks and
Miss Margaret Johnson, also local
girls. had beautiful displays.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The County Draft Board has OF
lers to entrain the following Al
train county men for Camp Dodge
iowa, who are to leave betwee
Nay % and May 80:
Ray r. Jennings, Centralia.
Otis Forgey, Vandalia.
Chess c. Davidson, Thompson.
George f. Hoer, Martinsburg.
Fred D. Gray, Quincy, Ill.
Charles Chapman, Mexico.
John l.. Shire, Mexico.
Patrick II. Kearins, Mexico.
Charles II. Summers, Laddonia.
Benjamin Bybee, Mexico.
Isaac Minnick, Thompson.
L. Edwin Ward, Rock Island. Ill.
Horace MCGEE, Fulton.
Archie Baxter, Vandalia.
John o. Wilson, Vandalia.
Harold Rogers, Mexico.
Thomas Forsee, Mexico.
Charles Sanders, Mexico.
Pearl Duty, County.
Geo. F. Bishop, jamestown, kas.
Ray Hearn, Rush Hill.
Cecil ]. Phillips, Mexico.
Harold Reed, Mexico.
Loren Upper, Thompson.
Marvin James, Thompson.
Creel S. billiard, Mexico.
Orvie Flora, Detroit, Mich.
John f. Harris, Mexico.
Henry ]. King, Mexico.
Thomas r. Walker, Mexico.
VIM. II. Porter, Vandalia
VIM. r. Meek, Mexico.
Geo. Spriesterbach, St. Louis
Frank Rodgers, Mexico.
Fred ]. jacob, Martinsburg.
Harry r. Applebee,
Franklin Syler, Vandalia
Lee A. Detienne, Vandalia.
Clarence FeutZ, Rush Hill.
Garth Chase, Farber.
Edgar league, Farber.
Joel Mccormack, Vandalia.
Leonard Potter, Farber.
VIM. jacob, Martinsburg.
Albert Z. Adams, Mexico.
Churchill Sims, Mexico.
David II J. Hartegan, Mexico.
VIM. Thomas Mann, Mexico.
Turner Lewis, Mexico.
Ernest Stuart, Mexico.
Andrew w. Crandall, Farber.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
Soldier Boy Letters Notes
Concluded from page H.

enlisted as a second-class seaman,
why don't you try for the air
service?" one of the officers asked
Fly.
well" the applicant replied,
1--WE never flown anything but kites
and I've never sailed anything but
toy boats, but in case of accident in
the Navy l know good and we'll l
can swim"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

DR.. ]. B. Cole of Columbia was in
Mexico Tuesday to attend a meeting
of the State Board of Osteopathy held
here. He made The Message a pleas
ant calf His son married Miss Hell
en- Cross, one of Mexico's former
very prominent school teachers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mexico and community recently
contributed, thru Miss Tina Hous-
ton. who has care at the Mexico
Public Library, 555 books to be ship
ped to the soldier boys in France.
They were good books, too-every
donor giving his favorite, best
book.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Miss Kathry Haskell, who has
been teaching in Livingston, Tenn,
is expected home this week to spend
the summer with her parents here,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Haskell.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Sergeant Edward O'Brien, former
ly of Mexico, writes his sister here,
Mrs Harry Owen, that he is now sta
toned in England. He likes adj
lions over there fine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Miss Louise Forsee, % years old
died at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. M. p. Forsee, one day
last week. She came here from ST.
Joseph recently and had been Ill
since last December. The body was
buried at Salem Church, near Col
umbia, Friday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mr.. Everett Hesterburg and Miss
Ella NJ. Priessner were married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ. Priessner, Thursday
night They will reside on a farm
northeast of Mexico
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

John A. Wilson, known in Cen
tralia vicinity, late OF Kansas City
left for the U. S. l!avy Yards a.
Great Lakes, ILL.,, Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Rush Hill. Mo. Meets ON Monday
night on or before full moon In each
month. Hedgedale School House.
ID. l.. ROGERS. President.
VAL ERDEL, Secretary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Leslie j. Grow, son of Postmaster
w. ]. Crow at Farber, went to St.
Louis Sunday to offer himself for
army service. He is one of this
county's very best young men.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mrs. George Barker and son. of
Harrison District, returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in Kansas
City.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

last the peace in which mems hearts
can be at rest, because it is founded
upon mercy, justice and good will.
WOODROW WILSON,
President.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

I Floyd Rockwell, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. w. Rockwell, of Benton City,
who is in the U. S. Navy, sailed for
Europe few days ago. This is his
second trip overseas since his en-
listment
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Emmett Berrey, son of DR.. and
Mrs h. w. Berrey of this city, is in
st. Louis to offer himself for sery-
ice in the Navy.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Ensign Herbert Plunkett, who
has been in war training service at
Washington, d. c., is here on visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Plunkett. He returns this week to
Norfolk, va, where he has been
transferred. Herbert says he hopes
soon to go across.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

The Red Cross Home Service Sec
ton of the Mexico Chapter is render
ing valuable service to the boys of
this country who axe now in our
Country's Forces. They are helping
the families of these men in many
ways, especially in explaining to them
the provisions of the War Risk In
surance Law as it relates 20 allott-
ments and allowances, compensations
and insurance.
The Home Service Section has OPP
ened an Office in the chamber of Com
merce Bldg and the representative
of the Section is there evenly day be-
tween the hours of eight a. M and six
ip. m.
Men who are called by the draft
boards to go to environments are in
vited to come to the Home Service
office where the work of the com
mittee is explained and many per
picking prblems which, are worrying
the aim the Home Service Section
mere fact that the solder-to-be learns
that the Home Service Section is in
existance to help take care Of his
loved ones while he is away lifts Z
great load of worry from his mind.
The boys in this county are leaving
us without these family worries
General Pershing has said"A worried
soldie ris poor soldier" and it is
the aim fthe Home Service Section
of our Red Cross Chapter to see tina
every reasonable service is given C
the soldiers family, as nothing car
destroy the morale of a soldier quick,
err than worry about the peace, safety
and health of his loved ones bach
home.
The members of the Home Section
of this chapter will be glad TO be Of
service to the enlisted men. They
are:
JOHN r. STEWART. Chairman
ESTHER RODHOUSE, Secretary
REV. C. C. GRIMES
MRS. D. L. BOYER
DIR. P. e. COIL.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Hubert Warden, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. p. Warden of near Benton
City. has been granted ten day ex-
tension of furlough by the officials
at Camp Funston. Hubert is recov-
ering from serious attack of pneu-
monia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
MIR. GRIFFIN HEARD FROM
MASONIC LODGE TO BANQUET

Prof. Lee Goes To COlumbia-Har-
din Art Leyee--Philip Shire's
Frogs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
JOHN ". RoWELL

Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
Gives special attention TO NOtariaI
Work and ConVeyancing.
Office; French RldR.. Mcxico.. So.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Harper Van Ness of this city is
with an army unit at Washington,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
The National
Park
will be open this summer.
Scenic
Colorado

and all the delightful health, rest
and pleasure resorts in our fascinat-
ing AMI glorious West-Amcrica, will
welcome you as usuaI-summer
tourist fares will be made.
When you make up your mind to
which one you are going, I'll be glad
to help you plan a trip that will
make your 1918 outing a memora-
BILE one.
II. L. MARSHALL, Ticket Agent.
The Pleasant Way to Travel.
Everywhere West.
S. b. HOWARD, Immigration
Agent, Room, 139A, Q Building,
Omaha, Neb.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Mrs. ]. B. Quisenberry is visiting
her son, G. B. Quisenberry, who is
in army training at Camp Funston.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23
FOOD WIILMIN
'1, VIZ * N
MISSOURI SAVES CHEERFULLY.

Wheat Consumption Has Been De-
creased From 80 TO as Per Cent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-23

Notes Direct About the Boys.
Cave Johnson notified his parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Johnson.
that he has arrived in France.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-09
Sixteen Killed
40 Wounded Today

Washington, March 9.-Sixteen dead
and forty wounded in action on tho
French front were reported to the war
department late today by General
Pershing. There was nothing to show
whether all had been killed or wounded
in one action or not. 1t was the larg-
est single American casualty announce
ment since Pershing IS forces arrived in
France.
These additional easulties were an
nounced late this afternoon:
Killed In Action.
Captain Harry C. McHenry; Corpor-
al Dean Parish Sergeant Walter J.
Porsch, Private Albert e. HoshleI,
Sergeant james W. w. Wedding,
Private Edward Nash, Private Glen p.
D. Peterson, Private Clifford j. Word
en-, Corporal Donald II. MacRae, Priv
ate Issac Davis, Private Byron Van
Raden, Private Guy O. Worley, Serg-
cant Alva F. Eaton, Private John Il.
Ellis, Private Russell l.. Self, Private
Elmer James McDonough.
Killed In Airplane Accident.
First Lieutenant Frank G.. Mont
g0mery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-09

CHEAP LAND, Big crops, high prices
have put the farmers of western Ca
NADIA on a prosperity footing that
was undreamed of before the world
war. More western Canada farmers
have big bank balances than ever
before; more western Canada farm.
ers are spending this winter in Cal
ifornia and Florida than ever before
more automobiles were bought last
year by Canadian farmers than ever
before Western Canada has struck
its stride and the man who gets in
there now is going to make money
for years to come. Along the lines
of the Canadian Northern Railway
is some of the best land in the coun-
try-price $15 to $25 per acre (easy
terms) and S,000-160 acre free
farms. Let us tell you all about
western Canada and why more land
was sold to American farmers in
1917 than in any one previous year
Send for free illustrated books and
folders Call on or address A. Bros
tedt, D. F. & 2. A., Dept 10, agent
Canadian Northern Railway, COS
Hastings St., Vancouver, B, G.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-09
VIRGIL BIRCH KILLED
BY COMPANION WHILE
PLAYING ROBBERS
Boys We're Playing RObber In
DuttOn House When Acci-
dent Occurred

Virgil Birch, the 13-year old son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Birch, living at
500 Turner street, was shot and in
stantly killed before noon today by an
eleven year old companion, Frank Dut-
ton, as the two lads were playing in
the latter boys home.
The Dutton boys parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Dutton, were away from
home at the time, leaving this morn
ing for Concomly to spend the day.
The two boys played the greater part
of the forenoon at the Birch home.
Then they asked permission of the
Birch boys parents to go over to the
Dutton boys home to play. The per-
mission was granted. AT noon when
the Birch boy failed to return for
dinner his father went over to look
for him and found him lying dead face
down in pool Of blood in the Dut-
ton holse.
The boys had obtained possession of
a 32-calibre revolver and were pIay-
ing robber, according to the statement
of the Dutton boy made this afternoon
at the sheriff Is office. The latter
fired the shot which killed his com
panion. The bullet struck the Birch
boy in the chest and passed entirely
through his body.
The sheriff IS office and polcie sta
ton were notified and Deputy Sheriff
Oscar Bowers and Officer j. E. Wright
went to the scene. The Birch boy was
lying as he he'd first been discovered.
Nothing was seen OF the Dutton boy
for time, till he was discovered at
the back of a lot by Deputy Bowers
as the latter was going to neighbor-
ing house to telephone. He came to
the officer and said he had fired the
weapon as the boys were playing rob.
ber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dutton were notified
of the tragedy, and their son was be-
ing held at the hour of going to press
at the sheriff's IS office awaiting their
arrival from Concomly.
The body of the dead boy was taken
to Webb & Clough's parlors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-09
DR. HALL ON RUSSIA AGAIN

Il wish DR.. Hall were to give a
series of lectures on the Russian situa.
ton" was the comment of one mem
ber of the audience who heard DIR. p.
o. Hall in his lecture on the Russian
revolution two weeks ago. Others
voiced the same wish, and it is coming
true. Dr. Hall win give a second lee
ture in the auditorium of the Public
library next Wednesday evening at 5
0 clock. He viii continue the thought
of his previous lecture under the sub
jeet The present situation in Russia. -
Those who enjoyed the first number
will have their ideas of Russia rounded
out and developed in more detail.
Those who were so unfortunate as to
miss the first, may yet appreciate the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-09
suNNYsIDE NOTES.

Mrs. Raymond Titus was hostess for
the Sunmyside Red Cross auxiliary Fri
day afternoon. The time was spent piec-
ing quilts and the ladies were able to
nearly finish two. Quite a number were
in attendance, notwithstanding the bad
weather, bad roads and some difficulty
with a Ford. The auxiliary will give a
benefit entertainment at the Sunnyside
school house, March %, to which the
public is urged to attend. Those who
attend Friday 8 meeting were Mrs. G.
H. Taylor, Mrs. G. II. Heckart, Mrs. d.
S. Pearson, Mrs. w. s. Chandler, Mrs.
R. j. Morgai, Mrs Reese, Mrs. Smith
Mrs Walter Reynolds, Mrs. Raymond
Titus, Mrs w. T. Davidson, besides the
isitors Mrs. John Burris, Mrs. w. E.
Way, Mrs. John Ruan and Mrs. G. A.
Tucker The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Reese.