Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

ont at some price, thus making every
| day bargain day at his emporium.
Buying for cash and selling for the
| same, all purchases are made in large
quantities, which results in the same
class of goods being sold here
al lower prices than can be had from
his competitors. Alive to the wants
of thepecple and popular with every
one, Mr.. McLoney holds an enviable
position in business circles and is just
ly called the ''money saver" to those
who desire to make one dollar do the
ordinary work of two.
Hopkins & Ricketts,.
A company that has for the past
eighteen years held an honorable po-
sition in the real egtate, loan, insur-
ance and abstract business of Mexico,
has as Its owners r. P. Hopkins, and
j. T. Ricketts,, the former having been
Collector of Revenue of the coun-
ty and the latter having grown up in
the business, was appointed by the
Governor a delegate to the Worlds
Real Estate Congress at Chicago dur
ing the Worlds Fair. Beng the own
ers of the Audrain County complete
abstract books this firm is prepared
to furnish abstracts of land titles and
insure the same. They represent
such well tried fire Insurance COM
panies as the Home, of New York; !;
Phoenix, of Hartford, Insurance Com
pany of North America, Pennsylvania
Fire and others. In life insurance
they are agents for the New York
Life and Mutual Reserve Fund of New
York and also the Lloyds Plate Glass
Insurance Company. A leading
speciality with this firm is in placing
large loans of local and foreign capi-
tai on time and terms to suit the bor-
rover at low rates of interest with
out any delay. The firms offices are
models sofeonvenience united to safety,
being 24x100 feet and are divided in
to offices, fire proof vault, etc. Being
acquainted with values of property in
city and county the firm necessarily
has a large clientage who are de-
sirous of taking advantage of these
gentlemen's knowledge, they being
held in high estimation as thorough
and reliable in all transactions, look
ing specially after the interests of
their many clients.
L. R. Ferris-HardWare.
The above named gentleman, who
is a son of the well known Mayor,
Geo. d. Ferris, was born in this city
and has the advantage of an extened
acquaintance with all our citizens, by
whom he is we'll liked. A practical
man himself, he thoroughly under
stands his business in every detail and
IN timing roofing and sheet iron work
is prepared to fill orders promptly and
scientifically. For builders and shelf
hardware the customer will find any
thing needed at prices difficult to du-
ali 70 or ho
among other lines of cooking and
heating stoves, the world renowned
Jewell and Charter Oak, which as bak-
ers have no superiors. For the bene-
fit of the farmers in this locality we
would state that Mr.. Ferris handles
the leading lines of farm machinery
in mowers, reapers, ,plows, cultivators,
etc, also buggies, carriages and farm
wagons that come from the prominent
manufacturers of the country, bearing
the best of guarantees. Although
Mr.. Ferris established his business
but little over a year ago he has
made a splendid start for young
man and by his industry and worth
command the esteem of all with
whom he comes in business contact.
j. G. Head-Photographer.
With an experience OF nearly life
time, excepting when in the army
| during our last war, and for is years
doing business in this city, it is not sur
prising that Mr.. Head stands so high
in his profession and controls the
best trade in this community. Bright
and CHEEKY are the six rooms used IN
his business that are located on the
southwest corner of the Square, and
a visit to his studio will repay any one.
Samples of his superior work adorn
the walls, that for fidelity of express
sion and delicacy of finish are indica-
tive of his ability. For photos, crayons,
pastels and india ink work, the
superior facilities enjoyed by Mr..
Head are such as to make all his ef-
forts pleasing to patrons, and to our
| many readers we would advise them
| to call and secure Hkenesses of them
selves and friends by one who is so
thoroughly master of his art.
R. L. McFadin.
The necessities of our modern life
are such that emergencies often arise
unexpectedly, whereby business men
require money at once. To meet this
demand R. L. McFadin, on August l.,
| 1894, opened a suite of offices over the
Mexico Savings Bank, where he runs
a strictly loan office, speciality being
made in the discounting of notes, gilt
| edged security being required. Mr..
| McFadin is also a notary public, re-
ceiving his appointment from Gov
| ernor Stone and being known to all
| in this community is reliable and
| thorough. Notwithstanding the finan-
eial depression of the past year Mr..
McFadin reports his business as in
creasing daily, and having the conf
| dence vi local and foreign capitalists
is prepared to negotiate loans to any
| amount without necessitating delay to
| his customers.
August Meyer.
| For the past six years the business
that Mr.. Meyer has engaged in,
viz: manufacturing harness of su-
perior quality from the best oak tan
ned leather and dealing in saddles,
brides, whips, blankets, combs and
| brushes and all varieties of turf goods,
has brought him prominently before
| the public. A practical workman,
having learned his trade in Chicago,
| Mr.. Meyer knows what mis- customers
require and his efforts have been SO
successful that his patrons are num-
bered by the hundreds. If You want
any repair work done neatly and
scientifically call on August Meyer
and satisfaction in all cases will be
| guaranteed.
| DR.. W. L. Reed.
| In the center of the block on the
south side of the Square CUP stairs
may be found the office of DIR. Reed,
a native of this city, who attained his
dental education at the Pennsylvania
Dental College from which he s;radu-
| ated in the class of 80 and opened his
office in 's3 for the practice of his pro-
fession in all it's branches. With @
pleasant reception room, operating
| room and laboratory, his patients re-
ceive the attention necessary to thelr
relief, and his patrons are represented
from both city and county.
| The Auxvasse (Mo.l Reriea0 says
Mrs. Joseph Spence, of Mexico, an6
Miss Fannie Lemon, of Columbia, art
visiting the families of DR.. w. T. anC
w. G. Lemon this week.
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