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The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09
EARLY POTATOES.
Thorough PuIverIzation of the Soil Re.
CURED Plant Deep.

QulrtH@HIAnt Deep
Early home grown notatoes of good
ouolitv and fair .ize are IN demand i,
most loeal ,na,l.ets NJ. al na,a.a "a
: a.l..4a1 -. -
=, .i1,s' -. - = s,'l,. 1e',iisi
W l9'''to e''ii''''o e'.' s'2ie ioi ear > M
'uii'9. Inc hd9aie Il inc SOL must Ii
kneh that IL admits Of early tlllage III
TIE spring. The physical condition Of
the sail must he such that il generates
and rgt5Hs heat It naturally suggests
sell that contains considerable sand
Such a soil must he rich IN available
plant foaa If ma3nqa Is anrlied i, tie
enrinp. II mnst he we'll aaaannaaaa and
in such mechanical condition tbat If ear,
be easily iueorperated with tbe soil In
many instances tbe annIieatian of >tsbla
mannre IN t6e .nr5n,t for e3,1v nats,15tas
is a positive injury Of sod orannd The
manure should be apnlied IN tbe fall 4
correspondent If Genntry Gentleman
who wrote the foregoing. is also antbor
ity for the folloWina
Wood ashes in conjunction with sta.
BILE manure pay. The earlier the plant.
ing the better the sail should he nreuar-
ed. When the tenlperature of the sol Is
between 30 and 10 DEGREES nlants can
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09
Rank Growth.

Tho fond Washington mother has
found new simile for her developing
youngster. She no longer hkens him To
II weed or mushroom, but declares,
with pardonable pride, that he Is
growing like gas bill Washing
ton Star.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09

Lilies Of the valley in France are call
I'd VIRGIN S tears and are said to have
sprung up on the road hetwaeu Calvary
and Jerusalem during the night follow
ing the eruelGSion.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09

ON Account of Their strength and Cau-
tion-A situation That Requires Close
Attention amp Plenty of Nerve.
Where do the grlnmen come from.
q strong armed. blue uniformed en-
ploYee Of the Washington and Gearee-
town railway WIS asked last nieht rs he
left his car at the end Of tie route for a
cup OF coffee aud Il sandwich IL the al
night restaurant
Why from the country. most If
them. These fellows who are raised On
cigarettes and beer in tie city den It
seem 10 have the muscle necessary Ia
throw on the brake and stop the tram
on a down grade. Then again country
man is mighty careful about going
through the streets. He's afraid that ev-
cry man he sees step off the pavement Is
gong 10 be run OVER. and he is absolute
~ certain tint every team that comes
out from across street Is going To collide
with him. 1t tales Inn about Two
years II get Over this fear, and then. US
be becomes a little careless, he has few
accidents that smash up Tenders and take
the paint off the coaches, aud then he
gets fired, and the road Is ready To break
IN another eauntrvman. y
low do they break them in
We'll, they are mighty careful with
them. A neW man ON the grip Is aeaat
the worst scared object III the void
Talk about your condemned man teias
scared when he's walking cut IL b.
han2ed-why. his sensations amt in it
With the man who running II grip ear
for the first time. To be sure, an expert
eneed gripman Is on the ear right be
side him, ready To throw ca the brakes
and sound the lookout bell. But be
tween the grip, and the wheel brake,
and the track brake, and the 90 ahead
and stop signals, aud the look out
bells, and the people jumping on and off
the grip car, your new gripman just gets
seaslck. They say they don't mind IT.
but they're talking through their bon
nets, that S all. Then, another thing,
the w they throw ON the brake yanks
their arms out of JOINT aud makes 'em
good and sole, | tell you.
There's something funny about
braklns up grin car. | came from the
country to my job, but | WISH Il always
Il ploWboy. When Twas young fellow,
| used to work i'll country printing Of.
flee, and Used tn have to run Washing
ton hand press. Ever run Washington
hand press-you re III the newspaper
business? Wha; Never run one? Well,
then, | can tell you anything about il,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09

Il Is my opinion that mans soul
may be buried and perish under IA dung
heap or IN furrow Of the field just as
we'll as under "A pie of money. -Haw.
thorne
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-09
TRAINING GRIPMEN.


Young Farmers Make the Eest Cripmen
on Account of Their strength and eau
tion-A Situation That Requires Close
Attention anR pIenty of Nerve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF MISSOURI, SIS
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN.
In the Probate Court for the County
of Audraip, May Adjourned
Term, 1896.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
ESTATE JACKSON JAMESON
DECEASED.
s. s. CRAIG, (
ADMINISTRATOR.

Now comes s. S. Craig, Administers
tor of Jackson Jamison, deceased, and
presents to the Court his petition,
praying for an order for the sale Of q
much of the real estate of said deceas-
ed as will pay and satisfy the remain
ing debts due by said estate and yet
unpaid for want of sufficient assets,
accompanied by the accounts, lists
and inventories required NY law In
such case; on examination whereof 1t
Is ordered that all persons Interested
in the estate of said deceased be moth
fed that application as aforeeasd mas
been mace, end uussrS the coatrRy De
shown on or before tho first day OF the
next term of this Court, to be- held on
the second Monday in September,
1896, an order will be made for the
sale of the whole, or 80 much of the
real estate of said deceased as will be
sufficient for the payment of said
debts; and it is further ordered that
this notice be published in some news.
paper in this State for four weeks be-
fore the next term of this Court and
that the heirs residing in Audrain
County be notified hereof ten days
before the next term OF this court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
u. l.. Mcintosh Dead.

G. L. Mcintosh, who resided five
miles south of Mexico, died at his
home at 2:15 Saturday afternoon. MIR.
Mcintosh was in his SD year and
leaves a wife and one son, who is mar
ried. The funeral was held at the
residence at 8 O'Clock Sunday after
noon. The deceased was a life long
member of the Christian church and
had resided in Audrain county for
many years. To the Borrowing wife
and relatives the LEDGER extends
sympathy.
In the Mexico Weekly LEDGER will
be a statement of the Martinsburg
(Mo.) Bank, n Of the best managed
and most successful banks in the
country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Wll Vote For BRYAN.

LADposIA, Mo-, Aug. 15.-The Bryan
silver club nov numbers $50 members.
The following, who formerly voted the
Republican ticket, r nov advocates
Of Bryan and free silver: J. II. Gelvin,
farmer and trader; John Gelyin, bank
clerk; q. @. Beebe, brick manafac-
turer; q. G. Elliott, merchant; Henry
Koch, farmer, formerly postmaster in
St. Louie county for six years; David
Barrett, carpenter n. jenkins, trader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
documentary upon the estate Of Jas.
Ii. Shell, deceased, with will annexed,
bearing date of July @, 1896, have been
granted to the undersigned by the
Probate Court of Audrain County,
Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pro-
sent the same for allowance within
one year from the date of said letters,
and IL not presented within two years
from said date they will be forever
barred. j. II. SHELL,
20-4t Executor. {
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
HOKE SMITHS ADVICE.
He Urges All Democrats to Vote the
Ticket.

AUGUSTA, GA, August 10. - Hoke
Smith, Secretary of the Interior, re-
plying to an invitation to attend q
Bryan Sewall ratification meeting at
Augusta, after expressing regret that
he cannot be present, says:
"To opinions which I have express
ed on financial questions l still adhere,
but / also take occasion to say that
when the National Democratic Con-
yention had named candidates for
President and ice-President, no mat
ter what might be the action of the
convention upon the financial ques-
ton, all Democrats should support the
nominees. This position l then be-
lieved to be correct, and 1 am prepar-
ed to sustain it with equal sincerity
now.
ssThe Democratic party does not
confine its platform to a single issue,
nor will its power to serve the people
cease with the solution of that issue
It stands for Just taxation, for the
suppression of monopolies and trusts,
for government according to the terms
of the Constitution, for the rights of
the plain people of the land.
"With Us in Georgia it also stands
for honesty and capacity in the man-
agement OF our State and county at
fairs; for the defense of property,
home and person. The Democrat who
fails to vote for the National Demo-
cratic ticket strikes q blow ut Demo-
cratic State organizations. Iurge each
Democrat to vote for Bryan and Sew
all, even though he may have in no
wise participated in the selection OF
delegates to the Chicago Convention.
al can scarcely feel that 1t is neces
sary to urge support from those 6eor-
gians who took part in the selection OF
delegates. For myself, ! consider that
my action, when delegates were being
chosen, fully committed me to support
the nominees. / regret that cannot
be with you at the ratification meet
ing, but l shall be in Georgia later on
In the campaign, and will endeavor to
aid as much as possible toward Demo-
cratic success
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

THE LEDGER congratulates w. w
Fry, of Mexico, permanent chair
man of the Judicial Convention at st.
Louis, on presiding over n of the
most dignifed and orderly conven-
tions OF the year 1896, which has been
very prolific Of unwieldy political
maafinua
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

]. B. Owen, M of Mexieo's sterling
young business men, has accepted a
position to travel for his old house,
David G.. Evans & Co., the big tea and
coffee firm of st. Louis. He will travel
in this territory, but still retains his
interest In The Arm of Owen & Woltz,
Of this city, and the business will con-
tinue as heretofore. Jim wiA make
Mexico his headquarters and be here
every week or two.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

The annual picnic ut Santa Fe, Mo-,
was even more of a ueces than ever
this season and was largely attended
by Audrain and Mexico people. Those
who live in and around Santa Fe know
how to entertain visitors and all who
attended the picnic say they had a
splendid time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Had Joined The Bryan Club,

CENTRALIA, No., August 1s.-The
Republicans Of this vicinity have or
ganixed q Mckinley and Hobart Club
in this city. J, E. Wood, q wealthy
citizen of this city, was chosen presi-
dent, and @. w. Smith, Q jeweler. was
chosen secretary. About 90 persons
have signed the membership list.
The list wonId have been larger, but
about rs Republicans have joined the
Bryan Club and refuse TO vote the Re-
publican ticket, and are enthusiastic
for FREQ silver.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

In to-day's LEDGER will be found
Hon. w. j. Bryan's speech in full. 1t
should be read by every citizen of the
county, whether he be Democrat, Re-
publican or Populist. The more you
read it the better you will like it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice OF Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of g. J. Payne
deceased, will be made at the Septeni.
Der term, 1895, of the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, to e
held in Mexico on the second Monday
in September, 1896.
J. II. CARTER,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice Of Pipal settlement.

settlement of the estate Of j. ". Doug.
lass & Co. will be made at the Sep
TENDER term, 1896, OF the Probsse
Court of Audrain County, Missouri, 70
be held at Mexico on the second Mon.
day in September, 1895.
j. T. WILLIAMS,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice Of rinal eettIsment.

Notice il hereby given that nns'
settlement of the estate of r. b Wos-
reIl, deceased, will be made at iss
Court Of AudraIn County, Missouri
TO be held at Mexico on the i'ecouo
Monday in September, 1896.
X. ID. WORRELi4
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

ALL kinds of reports are being pub
lished in Republican papers in refer
ence to Hon. Lon V. Stephens, the
Democratic nominee for Governor.
The st. Louis Star, a Republican sheet,
claims that Stephens is to be taken
from the Democratic ticket. All of
these rumors are without foundation.
Hon. Lon V. Stephens was nominated
for Governor of Missouri by the Dem
ocratic party in convention assembled
by reclamation and will be elected by
a rousing large majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Eyes Tested For Glasses Free,
Read what the Pike County Post has

Read what The Pike County Post has
to say;
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
DIR. A. l.. Campbell, 10Y at the Pal.
C Hotel, this city, has n high repu-
tation for his skill in treating diseases
of the above organs. He is a graduate
of two OF tho most notable colleges in
this country, and a had many years,
experience in actual practice. He bears
testimonials from the very best citi-
zens and most prominent physicians
at Columbia, Mo-, (his home) nearly
all of whom are personally known to
the editor of this paper as men who
| would not recommend any man or
anything that was not thoroughly
worthy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

THE MEXICO LEDGER congratulates
Superintendent d. A. Mcmillan and
all of the faithful teachers of the Mex
leo Public School for the high honors
awarded the work sent to the Worlds
Fair. The pupils in all the grades
who prepared the exhibit are to be
congratulated on their success. The
LEDGER has always held that the
Mexico Public Schools are the best in
the country and the award was no
surprise to the writer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of Robert Allen,
deceased, will be made at the Septem.
Der term, 1895, Of the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, to DO
held Mt Mexico on the second Monday
in September, 1895.
N. s. JOHNSTON,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

Notice is hereby given that inal Get.
Element of the estate of John j. GIN,
deceased, will be made at the Septem-
Der term, 1896, of the Probate CouH
of Audrain County, Missouri, 70 be
held ut Mexico on the second MONDAY
in September, 1896.
II. a. RICKETTS,,
I'd Administrators
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice of Final settlement,

Notice Is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of ID. ii. Mildred,
deceased, will be made at the Septem-
Der term, 1896, of the Probate Court
Of Audrain County, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico on the second Monday
in September, 1896.
G.. A. MILDRED,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
Notice Of FINAL settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final sst.
Element of the estate of G.. O.. Eetor,
deceased, will be made at the Septeai-
Der term, 1896, of the Probate Court
Of Audrain County, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico on the second Moneay
in September, 1896.
ALICE ECT0N,
I'd Administrative
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

The great trouble with most young
men going into business is, they want
to commence where their fathers left
off. A majority of this class of boys
generally wind up where their fathers
began. Attention to details and small
matters IN business is what brings suc-
cess. The young man who is too big
to look after the details of any BUSH
ness is too big for the business and
should retire at once or his business
will retire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

George johnson, james A.Ler;: 3.
william Browning are all tait,n. -
moving to Mexico with tbei, s q
to reside. They are amony ona alaes
prosperous and successful fs,r. noae
would be quite an acquisition i aa
business circles in Mexico tne
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
STATE OF MISSOURI, /
CnIrNTY DE AInRAIN

/, s. M. Edwards, Judge OF the Pro.
bate Court, held in and for said Coun-
ty, hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true copy of the original order Of
publication therein referred to, as the
same appears of record IN my Office.
Witness my hand and seal of said
Court. Done at office in Mexico, this
25th day of July, A. D., 1896.
[sEALl S. NJ. EDWARDS,
18-5t. Judge of Probate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

OTHER towns not nearly Is large as
Mexico are going to have big picnics
and barbecues this fail. What's the
matter with Mexico?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
200 Cases in Audrain CountI.
Every One Satisfactory.

Every One Satisfactory.
Two hundred and fifty references in
this county. What more do you want?
Since DR.. Campbell has been in this
county he has treated a great mnny
cases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Diseases which were pronounced In
durable by physicians. If you suffer
from Weak or Iniiamed Eyes, Granu-
lated Lids, Deafness, Catarrh or any
disease of the Eye, Ear, Nose or
DR.. Campbell at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

There are not three cases in a hum
bred OF woman's peculiar diseases that
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription will
not cure. 1t saves the modest woman
the humiliation of physicians' exami-
nations and "local treatments" Its
sale exceeds the combined sales of all
other medicines for women. Thous-
ands Of grateful women have been
rendered healthy and happy by its
use, and the experience and testimony
of many of them has been included in
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. Sent on receipt of 81 one
cent stamps, to pay cost Of mailing
only. Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

Mrs. d. w. Sumner, OF Vernon,
Tex, y the guest OF Judge and Mrs
William Stuart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

THE prospect for the coming year
at Hardin College was never bright
er. This institution is not only one
of the most popular, but ono of the
best managed schools for girls in the
entire country. The very best talent
is employed in every department and
the home life of the school is perfect.
The LEDGER is glad to know that this
institution is not only appreciated
abroad, but at home, and that Au-
drain people who have daughters to
educate are taking advantage of this
institution and are literally and cor
daily supporting it. Hardin College
grows In favor year by year, as il
should. If you have q girl to educate
send her 10 Hardin and you will moi
be disappointed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

Hon. CHARLES J.WALKER,of Wentz-
vile, Mo-, has been nominated for the
Legislature by the Democrats of st.
Charles County, Mo. Mr.. Walker is q
thoroughbred Democrat and an active
and aggressive campaigrer. He is in
hearty accord with the State and Nat
ional platforms, and will, without
doubt, be elected. While st. Charles
County has been Republican, there are
a large number of changes being made
in that part of the State. MI. Walker
is a clean business man, and his NOM
nation meets with the cordial en-
dorsement of the people of the county
regardless of politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation. Cure it positively, GER
tainly, infallibly. Cure it SO it stays
cured. Cure 1t so you a stop taking
medicine. And that is something that
no other remedy in the world will do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

The above communication from
Senator Clay is beneath my notice.
R. NJ. WHITE,
Editor Mexico LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

We are not surprised, said Mr.. Bryan,
to find rraye against US those who are
the senehsiaries Of government .favorit-
learn that We must in this campaign faces
tho hostility Of those who find O pecuniary
advantage In advocating the doctrine of
non-interference when great a~ggregations
of wealth are t~regpassing upon the rights
e tndivtduais. Such Opposition e the
slowed upon US
We are content, he said. to have the CO.
operation OF those who desire to have the
government administered without fear or
favor. It fs not the wish Of the general
public that trusts should spring into ex-
Istence and override the weaker members
of society: IL Is not the wish OF the gem
erai public that these trusts should de-
stroy competition and then collect such
tax as they VIII from those who are at
eral public that the lnstrumentaiities Of
government Rave been 80 often prostituted
to purposes Of private gain. Those who
stand upon the Chicago platform believe
that the government should not only avoid
wrong-dofng. but that IT should also pre-
vent. w~rong-dotng: and they believe that
the law should be enforced alike against
81 enemies OF the public veal.
Not Q Dfsioyal Pledge.
The Chicago p1atfofm has been con
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20

In answer to the charge that gold VIII
go abroad ft must be remembered that no
gold can leave this country until the owner
Of tine gold receives something in return
for II which he would rather have. In
other words, when gold leaves the country,
those who formerly owned Il viii be bene-
hted- There fs no process by which we
can be compelled TO part with our gold
against our win, nor is there any process by
which silver can be forced upon us without
our consent Exchanges are matters OF
agreement. and II silver comes TO this
try under free coinage Il VIII be at the in
vftatiol OF some one in this country who
will give something In exchange for u.
We are told that q restoration of btr1et-
aiiism would be a hardship upon those b
have entered into contracts payable in
gold coin, but this Is a mistake, 1t win be
easier to obtain the gold with which to
people can use silver than II is now, when
everyone is trying TO procure gold
A New and Vital Issue
There is another argument TO which I
ask your attention. Some Of the more
Jealous opponents Of free coinage point
10 the fact that certain months must efapse
etwee the election and the first regular
session of congress. and assert that DUR
Ing thai time. IN case people declare them
selves In favor of free coinage, all loans
Wi be Withdrawn and sli mortgages fore
duigsd In by those who have forgotten the
provisions OF the constitution, 1t viii be
SUFFICIENT to remind them that the presi-
lent II empowered to convene congress in
extraordinary session Whenever the public
good requires such action. II In Noyem-
Der the people by their ballots declare
themselves In favor Of the immaculate res
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-24

Judge John ]. Weed, who spoke at the
meeting held under the auspices of the
Mckinley and Hobart Campaign Club
last Monday night, speaking to a Star
reporter today, protested that he had been
Incorrectly reported as attacking Mr.. Bryan
and those who agree with him as "vaga-
bonds and hoodlums. He said he had a
large number of friends who are earnest
and honest advocates of the free coinage
of silver as demanded in the platform
adopted at Chicago, and he did not mean to
characterize them vagabonds or hood
lumS.
Il was" he said, speaking of the graft
fication which republicans and all other
self-respecting citizens must feel that some
of the 'blatherskites and hoodlums who
had dshonored American politics and put
a blot on American craftsmanship had been
retired to private life by the citizens of
the states whom they had misrepresented
and dishonored. did speak of these men
as the 'blatherskites and hoodlums of
American political life. and l submit that
the public record of the officials 1 refer
to justified that Characterization. 1 did re-
fer to Hen. William ]. Bryan with his
unseemly parade of the crown of thorns'
and cross of gold; and did say that he
had shown himself worthy to be classed
with those 1 had previously named"
The particular public men whom Judge
Weed mentioned were Gov. Pennoyer OF
Oregon, Gov. Waite of Colorado. Gov.
Llewellyn of Kansas, Gov. Altgeld of I'LL
nois and Senator Tillman of South Caro-
lima