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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, Fred B. Kent, Administrator of the estate of Julia A. Bryan, deceased, will make final settlement of her accounts with said estate as such Administrator at the next Term of the Probate Count of Audrain County, Missouri, to be holden at Mexico, Mo., in said County, on the 8th day of November, A.D. 1920. FRED B. KENT

Attested by me, this 6th day of October, 1920. BESS WOODS, Clerk of Probate Court.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, S.D. Stocks, Administrator of the estate of J.W. Beatty, deceased, will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such Administrator at the next Term of the Probate Court of Audrain County, Missouri to be holden at Mexico, Mo., in said County on the 8th day of November, A.D., 1920. S.D. STOCKS Attested by me, this 6th day of October, 1920 BESS WOODS

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, W.M. Duckworth, adminstrator of the estate of John F. Truitt, Deceased, will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such administrator at the next Term of the Probate Court of Audrain County, Missouri, to be holden at Mexico, Missouri, in said County, on the 8th day of November, A.D., 1920.      W.M. DUCKWORTH

Attested by me, this 22nd day of September, 1920. E.A. Shannon, Judge of Probate Court.
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Miss Pearl Barnes of Vandalia was in Mexico a few hours Saturday.
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MORE FINAL SETTLEMENTS: (If you need more info, please e-mail Bart.)

Sula Pilcher, Executrix of the estate of Mark Pilcher.

John Bunch, Administrator of the estate of Pleas Bunch.

Jas. I. Heaton, Administrator of the estate of James Heaton.

Fannie G. Ricketts, Admintratrix of the estate of John T. Ricketts.
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HOUSE ON DEAN BROTHERS FARM DESTROYED BY FIRE.

The large house on the Dean Brothers farm, five miles southwest of Mexico on the Mexico-Columbia highway, was destroyed by fire about 11 o'clock Thursday morning. A defective flue was the cause of the fire, it was said. The loss was partly covered by insurance.

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OFFICE FORCE AND JAZZ BAND WELCOME 'BROWNIE' BACK HOME.

Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Brown, who were married last Friday night in Kansas City, were given a royal welcome by the office force of the A.P Green Fire Brick Company, Monday night on their return to Mexico. The groom himself having been guilty of misdeeds on similar occasions found the revengeful 'army' awaiting him and judging from the celebration that followed, all accounts were squared.

The unlucky, but happy couple, were 'kidnapped' at their home and hurried to the brick plant in an automobile where the crowd and a colored jazz band awaited them. After discordant selections by the dusky musicians, 'Brownie' supported by three sturdy men, made his speech of acceptance and was then driven thru town, accompanied by more music and the unruly crowd.

As a trying climax, 'Brownie' was forced to open his new home 'The Dove Cote' to the revelers, and after ceremonies there they left him trembling on the doorsteps.

His wife, who was before her marriage, Miss Bernice Farley of Long Beach, Calif., stood the ordeal much better than Mr. Brown, but she is reported to have issued instructions against any more night work at the plant.

Mr. and Mrs. George Puls, also newlyweds, participated in the celebration.
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Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones returned from St. Louis Tuesday night. They will be domiciled at the Jones residence on South Calhoun street.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS

Nine divorce cases have been filed with Circuit Clerk E.F. Elliott for the November term of the Audrain County Circuit Court. They are:

Leona Capps vs. John Capps
Ener L. Riley vs. Russell Riley
Earnest Pierce vs. Cora Pierce
Pearl Curray vs. James Curray
Lillian Wingo vs. Emmett Wingo
Anna Hutcherson vs. Joseph Hutcherson
Laura Jeffries vs. Roy Jeffries
Ed E. Jackson vs. Nellie Jackson
John D. Durgridge vs. Ida Burbridge

The following cases to perfect titles to land have also been filed with Mr. Elliott for the November term:

Pearl H. Henke et al vs. Henry Henke et al.
Nettie Stephens vs. Benjamin Ely et al.
J.W. Smith vs. Unknown Heirs, et al.
Alva Black vs. Unknown Heirs.
Elmer Ray et al vs. Samuel Jeffries, et al.
Wallace Bassford vs. Joseph Pearson, et al.
J.H. Lane vs. Unknown Heirs

The case of the State of Missouri against Ed Wilcutt, charged with grand larceny, was filed Monday.

W.D. Fitsgerrell filed a suit against the Walsh Brick Company Monday for damages for personal injuries.

In the case of Dr. F.M. Moore against the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company the jury was unable to reach a decision.

R.O. Ritter was fined $5 and costs Saturday for speeding.
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Probate Court

In the estate of Amanda M. Sweet, receipts for the Inheritance Tax has been filed.

In the estate of John J. Pulis, a petition was filed Saturday for specific performance of the contract of the sale of the real estate.

E.F. Sheley, colored, was arrested Sunday n ight, charged with drunkedness. He was arraigned before Judge Weaver Monday morning and fined $5 and costs.

Get Marriage License -

Otis S. Williams of Audrain County, and Miss Alpha Lena Beshears, of Pike County, were granted a marriage license Friday afternoon by recorder, Mrs. Nettie Stephens.

Statement of Ownership: Gale Johnston swears he is editor. He then swears as to the employees, ownership etc.

Order of Publication: Anna E. Hutcherson vs. Joseph R. Hutcherson

Notice of Final Settlement:
C.T. Skinner, Administrator of the estate of Laura B. Fowler.
F.A. Sannebeck, Administrator of the estate of Katherine Sannebeck.

Letters of Administration upon the estate of John A. Morgan have been granted to Geo. W. Morgan.

Letters testamentary upon the estate of Laura M. McEthiney have been granted to Rosalee Farrah.

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POWELL'S FORD

Another nice rain Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

Mrs. F.B. Cook's mother was called home on account of her husband's illness in Des Moines, Ia. Mrs Cook went home with her and spent several days; her father was much better when she returned home.

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dudley, October 19th. The baby lived only a few hours, and was buried in the cemetery at Mexico.

Mr. and Mrs. Burdett are home after spending several days in Murray, Iowa, with Mr. Burdett's mother and other relatives. They had a splended visit.

We are sorry to hear that people can't get hard coal this winter, but glad that wood is plentiful if labor is scarce.

Mr. and Mrs. Milford Berry will leave for the convention Thursday and will attend church in St. Louis Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Floyd spent Sunday with M.N. Powell and sister.

Mrs. Lewis had her house covered recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodson are entertaining Mrs. Woodson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peyton, of Shamrock, Callaway County.
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Mrs. Wick Mason has moved to the home of Mrs. Butler Guthrie on Whitley street.

E.F. Hollingsworth of Vandalia made a business visit to this city Wednesday.