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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
OLD-TIME T~ORNADOES.
Uncle Abe Tinsley's Experience With
Twister In Kentucky In
Early Days.

Hon. A. B. Tinsley, of Thomp-
son, was in town Tuesday and made
the LEDGER an agreeable call.
"Uncle" Abe says oats and timothy
in his section are doing well and the
growing corn is in fair condition.
The wheat, he says, is suffering
from the rust. Mr.. Tinsley says for
windstorms and rain this season has
been the worst he ever knew.
In early days, Mr.. Tinsley related,
cyclones and tornadoes were of rare
occurrence. In Anderson county,
KY, when he was a boy of II, he wit
messed his first cyclone from a good
distance. He was in the harvest field
with a companion when they saw it
approaching away off. 1t tore down
trees and houses in its path, which
was three-quarters of a mile wide,
and killed a great deal of stock.
"We thought we were going to be
right in the midst of it," said MIR.
Tinsley, s'from the terrible roaring
of the wind, but afterward found it
was 10 or II miles away. The noise
made by the wind was so loud we
could not hear each other talk.
MIR. Tinsley went over the cyclones
destructive path and said it was ter
rible.
In 1864, Mr.. Tinsley said, a cy-
clone passed over portions of Iowa
and Illinois much more destructive
than any we have had lately. One
instance of its fury he particularly
remembered. On a raft in the Mis-
souri, river we're twelve men, eleven
of whom were blown away and never
heard of afterward. 1t was war times
then, he said, and the storm was
not given very much attention.
Mr.. Tinsley says he has been
tempted to build a cyclone cellar but
has not done so yet. He still trusts
in Providence and Hicks.
Regarding the Worlds Fair Mr..
Tinsley says if his friends would
make up a purse to pay his way to
the Fair and all expenses after he got
there, he would not go. 81 am get
ting too old for big crowds said
Uncle Abe.
Hon. Mr.. Tinsley is one of Au-
drains best citizens, and his most of
warm friends will be sorry to hear
that he is not in the best of health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
UNION ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION SCHOOL HOUSE, June27-
Corn in this vicinity is far ahead of
the average of the county.
Louis Mcintyre and John Byrns
each sold a small bunch of hogs to
Wallace & Co. last week. Price.
$6 per hundred.
Bud billiard sold a mule to Will
Britt. Price, 800. He also sold
seventy head of sheep to James Roy,
of Mexico. Price, s3.45 per head.
they are to be delivered the latter
part of July.
]. E. Green sold a nice bunch Of
sheep to Joe Lockridge & Co.
T. A. Mcintyre sold a mixed
bunch Of sheep to James Roy to be
delivered in July. Price for the OLD
sheep, Sc so per head, and for the
lambs $3.50 per hundred.
Miss Ella Mckee visited friend.
near Rowena last week.
DR.. Robert Byrns has located a
st. Charles for the practice of med
icine. Bob is a young man whit
has worked hard for an education
and we would like to see him d.
well.
j. 8. Atkins recently shot one o
his Montrose horses. Whether j
was because they are worth SO little
or because John is such a poo
shot, We are unable TO say.
Yves. Stewart and family wer
visiting near Concord last week,
Our "Wheel" long since ceased b
exist.
Everyone should be in Mexico o.
the 4th of July.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
An Ice House Burns.

About 1 O'Clock last night an ice
house belonging to Thomas Gibson,
which stood on James Abbay's
place. took fire from some unknown
cause and was burned down. Loss
about 5000. Uninsured. The in.
surance ran out only a few days ago.
Anyone desiring cooked ice call on
Thomas Gibson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

WAsrED-A merchant or individuI
al to take orders in Mexico, Mo-, fol
the largest tailoring establishment ID
the world. Pants to order from $4.H]
and upwards, suits to order from &1a
and upwards, large assortment q
fabrics, superior styles, fine work.
m~anship. Profitable business conf
nections al be had by right party
Address Nicoll, the tailor, 10 and
| 712 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. Std
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
List Of Advertised Letters.

Maggie Brice, Carrie Brown, Mrs.
Mary Brown, Laura Bunstein, John
A. Conditt, c. G. Cunningham,
Mrs. Creecy Cason, Sadie Crawford,
Blanch DeAmmond, Miss Lewis
Fisher, John Foler, Minnie Glass,
Mrs. John Hill, J. T. Jesse, Lille
Jones, Edith Johnson, Mrs. J.
Karey, Miss Lottie Lee 4, Willie
Mapes, Annie B. Marlin, John
Murphy, Fannie NJ. Owen, Nettie
Bray, John Pierce, c. P. Powell,
Thos. J. Roberts. Frank Roberts,
Myrtle Ross, W. J. Stanley, Will
lie Shelton, VIM. Williamsford
Geo. Wilcox, Liza A. Williams
Mrs. Mary Woodsend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

More rain has fallen this spring
and summer than last. The farmers
are much behind with their corn
planting and many of them have
had to seed the second and third
time. Corn planting in several Sec
tons is still going on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Absolutely Reliable Insurance..

The Farmers and Laborers' Col
operative Insurance Association oil
Audrain County, at their annual
meeting on the 18th inst, endorsed
the Missouri Farmers Mutual Tori
nado Insurance Companyof the 4th
Congressional District and instruct
ed the Secretary to keep an officd
open in Mexico and to take applica|
tons Tin force from the day sigiedJ
for insurance in that company.
The Company was organized Mag
1, 1891, and has nearly two
million dollars insurance now.
1t has provided reliable INSURANCE
for its members very cheaply.
If you want to insure againsl
Fire and Lightning or Wind Storml
please call and investigate the mer'
its of these companies.
j. n. Cross, Sec. and Agt.
Office at Harper's store unit
July /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The Havana (Ill.) RepuW can
came to the LEDGER last week with
this announcement marked: "Born,
to Mr.. and Mrs. U. l.. Town, June
II, a son." 'Lys. was a former resi-
dent of Mexico and is a brother of
J. w. Town. He is one OF the pro-
prietors of the Republican.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Ten DAYS I'm Jail.

Press. Brown, charged with lar
ceny, was sentenced to ten days in
the county Jail this morning by
Judge Hughes. He has served six
months in the State prison for the
crime and was brought back and
piyef, n rehearinp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
FISH BRANCH e


Correspondence of the Ledger.
FISH BRANCH, June 27.30at1
are looking fine on the Branch, al
we'll as wheat.
Several farmers are planting cord
the third time, while others have q
break their ground over that hal
never been planted.
John Fecht's house caught fir
last week. After burning a good sir,
hole in the roof the family manag
ed to put it out.
Several of our farmers are want
ing to sell out on the account Of 81
much rain.
Mack Edwards says binder agent,
are as thick as smart weeds on th.
Branch.
One of our Fish Branch boy
will wed this week to a Monro,
county girl.
Mr.. John Dahlem has purchased
over 800 worth of fruit trees 70
his new home. In the purchas,
are 1875 pear trees. Mr.. Dahlen
believes in fruit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

There was a cloud burst at Han
ibal at 4 o'clock Sunday morning
which deluged the whole country
with water; at $50 the same morn
ing at GAINESVILLE there was a vio-
lent storm; in johnson county the
same morning chunks Of ice fell in
great quantity. In all cases much
damage was done to crops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

John Ricketts, has one Of the most
motherly ROSTERS we eyer heard OF.
A hen weaned eight chickens zoo
early to suit the old rooster and he
took charge Of the litter. He clusks
and scratches for them in a hem
like way. Mr.. Ricketts, ought to
take this chicken TO the Worlds
Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The st. Louis Chronicle says: w.
H. Nichols, of Fulton, Assessor for
Galloway county, is a patriot. Sur
veyor Dalton of st. Louis offered
him a position with less work and
more salary. He declined, stating
that he must serve the people in the
office to which they had elected him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Young Jersey Bull for sale.

''Ashley's Best" calved June Z,
1892, color fawn, dark markings.
Sire Ethelka's Pride; dam Pansy's
Pride. Will be registered for pur-
chaser if desired. Other fine Jerseys
for sale. Apply to b. b. Runkle,
LEDGER, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

James M. Squires to-day became
sole proprietor of all the buses in
town and has made the charges to
and from all hotels Is cents for the
round trip. 1t is called the Mexico
Bus and Carriage line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Fourth or Juiy Exeurslon Rates.

The Chicago & Alton and Wabash
railroads will sell excursion tickets
to ell stations within 200 miles at
one and one third fare for the round
trip. Tickets win be sold July 3rd
and 4th. Good for return passage up
to and including July 5, 1898.
K. &. WILSON. Tiki. Arr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

so SAY THE JURY AND THE NED
ICAL EXPERTS CALLED In
THE CASE.
lie Will be Taken to the Insane Asy.
luna Demented Man on the
Brink Of Eternity-A
PitIable Case.

yesterday JetnrO martln, VINO ID
charged with killing his father at
Martinsburg more than a year ago,
weak and emaciated beyond recog-
milton by old friends, was conveyed
to the Court House by Sheriff
Stephens and a deputy who gave
support to the prisoner and aided
him to walk. Martin was lifted bodily
up the steps and laid on a cot in
a hallway upstairs pending the ex-
animation of witnesses in the case.
He was more dead than alive and
jail life, together with brooding over
his troubles, has rendered him a
pitiable wreck both in mind and
body. Martin was dressed in a
new suit of drab clothes and made
rather a presentable appearance.
A growth of stubby beard, how
ever, did not improve the prison
ers looks. While lying on the cot
many persons called to see him
and the invariable exclamation was,
Gle is crazy" Reclining with
his eyes closed Martin constantly
moaned, "My poor father! My
poor father! God knows 1 did not
kill him. Why would l want to
kill hlm?" Sympathy was express
ed for him on all sides as he lay
helpless upon his improvised bed,
an object of pity. At intervals he
talks in a lucid strain, but most of
his time is consumed in muttering
incoherently to himself. He said
to those around him, "The Jail has
killed me; l will soon be gone,"
and great tears rolled down his
cheeks. None of this was feigned.
When J. J. Martin, of Pennsyl-
vania, a cousin of Jethro, who is
here in attendance on the case, saw
the prisoner in Jail the other day,
not having seen his relative for
something like ayear, he was horrif-
ed at his appearance and exclaimed,
"My God, Jethro! Is it possible
this is your" Mr.. Martin said, so
radically changed in appearance
was the prisoner, that he never
would have recognized him.
MARTIN DECLARED INSANE.
All morning was consumed in
examining witnesses, going over
the testimony and reading deposit
tons of parties who live in st.
Louis, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
elsewhere. Drs. Rodes, Basket
and Cave were called in as medical
experts who pronounced Martin
insane. The jury was given the
| case at II 80 and in less than five
minutes they brought in the fol-
lowing verdict:
We, the jury, find the defendant at
this time is of unsound mind and by
reason thereof is incapable of max
ing a rational defense to the crime
of murder charged against uim.
A. c. BARNES, Foreman.
Martin will be taken to the Insane
Asylum at Fulton tomorrow
Should he ever recover his mind
he will be tried for the murder OF
which he is accused, but the in
ference is that his death will before
long put an end to this famous
case. 1t was a foregone conclusion
that Martin would be declared
insane. The jury was composed o.
the following persons: R. A.
Daniel, D. Householder, j. F. Bolts
w. R. Dudley, John Crews, S. c
Hill, Ian Jones, E. S. Gibbs, ].
D. Frasier, A. C.. Barnes, j. N
Cross and Chas. Leeper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Hon. NJ. ]. Barrett, Of 81. Joseph,
State Comm ander knights of the
Macoabees, will deliver the princi-
pal address at the Fourth Of July
celebration In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Charley Clendenin, who has been
visiting his parents in Mexico, re-
turned to Columbia to-day, accom-
panied by his brother, w. w.
Clendenin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Pickett, the livery man, will ruT
a wagonette to Col. Clay's residence
from the Ringo House to accommo
date those wishing to attend tho
lawn social given for the benefit Of
the Episcopal church at Col. Clay )
tomorrow afternoon and night
Round trip Is cents. Wagonettd
starts at 4 O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Nathan Galbreath, aged about Sc
years, died Sunday at the home of
John Bradley, 4 miles west OF Mex
leo, of consumption. The remains
were inferred Monday at the Jesse
grave yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

l have bought the right to sell til
NewL w ashing Machine in Au|
drain county and parties wanting on9
of these machines should call q
headquarters, south side Of til
square. There is no better washing
machine made. g. w. PICKETT.
d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The American Derby run at Chi
cago Saturday was o by Bound
less, owned by Jim Gushing, OF st.
Paul, and guided by''Snapper' Gar
rison. The Derby was worth $780,
GOO to first winner, which was paid
to Cushing on the spot. The distance
was one mile and q half. Time
Il was q sweepstake for 3
year-olds, foals of 1890. There wert
32b nominations and II starters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Notice to Correspondents.

All correspondents of the LEDGER
are requested to mail their news let
tiers to this Office on Monday and
not later than Tuesday, except in
instances when further delay is ac-
tually necessary. If anything wor-
thy of mention happens after your
letters have been sent in supplement
them SO as to reach the Office by
Wednesday. The Weekly LEDGER
is printed on Wednesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mrs. G. B. Macfarlane and fam
lily and Miss May Coatsworth, oil
Kansas City, who has been visiting
Miss Sadie Pollock, left for Chicago
last night to see the grea t Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
The st. Louis RepublSc g

The st. Louis Republic says: The
remains of Ex-Governor Charles H.
Hardin now lie buried under an old
apple tree near Mexico, but they
will be removed next year to the
Jewell Cemetery near Columbia, a
private graveyard kept in repair by
the Boone County Court from a
trust fund left for that purpose by
Governor Hardin. The alumna
OF Hardin College will erect a mem
orial to the founder of their insti-
tuition of learning. The remains OF
ex- Governor Abraham J. Williams,
of Boone, have long since lain in the
Jewell graveyard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mrs. Bebee and daughter. Miss
Sadie, of Fulton, were in Mexico to-
day en- route to Kansas City. Miss
Sadie will visit Salt Lake City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mrs. Shan. Snidow, of near Row
ena, who has been i'll tor some time,
has gone to Southwest Missouri in
the hope OF benefiting her health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mrs. R. P. Karnes, after a visit
to DR.. Geo. Toalson and wife, re-
tured home, C%entralia, to day. Miss
Garrett accompanied her to that
place, where she will visit her rela-
tives
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

J. j. Martin and Mrs. Fannie
Cary, of Washington county, Pa,
cousins of Jethro Martin, the parri-
eide, arrived in Mexico to-day.
They are here to attend the trial
which comes up sometime this week.
Mrs. Cary called at the jail to see
Jethro, but she was invited to come
later, that he was not in a fit con-
ditien to receive lady visitors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The George Lewis murder case
was very expensive to the State.
The Lewises also felt Its financial
weight. II was a very interesting
trial and drew large audiences.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Mrs. DIR. Brown left last night O

Mrs. DR.. Brown left last night on
the G. & A. for a months visit to
her father and other relatives in
Illinois. From there she will 60 to
Michigan where Rev. DR.. Brown
will join her and spend another
month among relatives. On their
return home they will visit the
Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Joe Muster headed a delegation
from Martinsburg who came up TO
attend Jethro Martins trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

M. M. Dawson, who lives IN the
vicinity of kowena, was in Mexico
this week and bought a mower from
Bob Edmonston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Atchison have
returned from Illinois. Mrs. Atchi-
son is recovering nicely from injuries
received i'm the storm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

E. R. Douglass has been appoint
ed postmaster at Martinsburg, vice
s. Y. O~verbagh, removed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

1T DOES not make any difference
what it is you're offering TO the pub
lie, if you desire C. you must
advertise, whether IL be Try goods,
hardware, boots and shoes, or old
iron. Publish your advantageous
possessions, and If you continue "a
do so you will make your fortune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Prof. Kessler died Saturday
from injuries received by falling
from the college building at War.
renton while it was on fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Children's Day services next Sun
day at Trinity. Lunch will be serv-
ed at the church. All are invited.
J.W OWEN, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Kent Botkin and family are here
from Ohio on a visit to Mrs. Bot
kin's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Clacher, and other relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
3s0 Acre Farm for Sale.

One half a mile east Of Vandaiial
Mo-, a fine farm Of 800 acres
Well improved. For further par
ticu.ars address Box 81, Vandaiial
Mo. IL st +. L. KIMBALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The press of Chicago is scoring
Gov. Aitgeld for freeing the Anar-
chists. The Governor says his hide
is tough and be can stand 1t. Opin-
ion in Illinois is divided over the
Governors action.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Repairing Neatly Done.

II you want your watch cleaned
OF repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran|
teed. If T. s. RILEY,
At the Mexico Laundry wind6W n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
Drink Forgey's Cream RYE.

The peer of any rye whiskey i'd
the world. For medicinal use Il
stands without rival. Sold in bot.
ties only and | guarantee it to be II
years old. No complications car
arise from the use of this whiskeyl
as it is mellowed by age and is CRATE
full to the weakest stomach. Ash
for Forgey's Cream Rye and accepl
nothing else. 1t is pure. This ele
CANT whiskey is bottled at MapI
Hollow Distillery, Memphis juno
ton, Warren Co., KY.
NJ. Mayfeld is sole agent for Mex
leo, Mo. Beware of limitations ant
get what you buy. Samples giver
away by II. A. Forgey after July I
detw1t ii. A. FoRGEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The Haydock carriage manufacto-
ry at st. Louis has assigned.
Liabilities, $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

F. M. Johns is working at the
carpenters trade in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

COL. Fleet has been notified by
Secretary of War Lamont that First
Lieutenant Edgar S. Walker, Eighth
Infantry, has been detailed as pro
lessor of military science and tactics
at the Missouri Military Academy to
relieve Second Lieutenant Lite
brant, who will return to his COM
mand. Lieutenant Walker is a son
of the Hon. James H. Walker OF
Cooper county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The Fourth Of July is all right
II win be a big thing and every.
body from far and near viii attend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Col. w. r. SwfTzLER, tho veter-
an journalist OF Missouri, has
purchased a half interest In the
B~oonyille Democrat and will take
editorial control ut once. Col.
Switzler will make an excellent
paper OF the Democrat,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

STRAYED-From pasture, | mile
north Of Mexico, June 18th, a year
ling mouse colored Jersey bull. Any
information will be literally reward
ed, J. N. Cross.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Mrs. J. 7. Cross, of Louisiana, is
visiting relatives in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Some of w. G. Sims warmest
friends would like to know how he
came TO be kicked by the blind
mare. II Is said Bill squealed too
loud.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Miss Josie Hamilton returned
last night from Chicago. She took
in the Worlds Fair and enjoyed il
hugely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
WORRELL
The JEWELER.

Mexico has been full of visitors
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

~ W. SoAM
OFF FOR THE
WORLDS FAIR
At THE WHITE 9th
Trunks of all designs,
Pahses tn all shapes,
1t prices TO smH yoa1
orr Selection is He,y Layg4
Ne are tie Sole Ageuts fol
tie Tourist Umbrella 6ok1
for ladies' and gentlemen
JOE & VIC BARTH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1898.
q DlRN0NDR DNC

We haven't any rings with diamonds
large enough to afford room for q base
ball nine. but we have them with dia-
monds of all sizes, from the g~littering
little chip to the blazing brilliant. Real
ly good diamonds are not out OF reach
of moderate means. You a get q
handsome little gem at a figure which
will not shock eve a slender pocket
book and there is n good reason why
you can afford to buy tit will always
be worth what you pay for it.. We
make a speciality of silver and plated
ware and we can quote some stonish-
ingly low prices for you. Have you
seen the more recent acquisitions to our
handsome stock of diamonds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

The Missouri exhibit at the
Worlds Fair is loaned to the st.
Louis Exposition until the close of
the year 1893, after which the min
eral display shall be sent to the
school of mines at Rolla and the
remainder to the museum of the
State University at Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Missouri exhibits at the Worlds
Fair are very creditable, notwith-
standing adverse criticisms. In
the agricultural building, in the
horticultural building and in the
mining building Missouri's show
ing ranks with the best. No .citi-
zen of this state need feel ashamed
of the display at the White City.
The Editor-''Take that chair,
Miss Bostin."
Miss Bostin with a roll of manu-
script)-"Thank you, l will not
take the chair, but / will be glad to
occupy it while l read you my poem
on icicles."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-06-29

Orr Selection IS Heyy Largo
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-11-04

JOS E. GARY, Chief Justice.
HENRY M. SHEPARD.
GEORGE H. KETTELLE.
THEODORE BRENTANO.
STEPHEN D.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-11-04
Circuit Court Judges.

M. f. TULEY, Chief Justice.
SAMUEL P. MCCONNELL.
LORIN c. COLLINS, Jr.
r. S. TUTHILL.
r. w. CLIFFORD.
EDWARD F. dunno.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-11-04
Superior Court Judges.

JONAS HUTCHINSON
WILLIAM G.. EWING.
PHILLIP STEIN.
JAMES GOGGIN.
GRIFFIN, Clerk.