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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
A MONSTER
Walnut Log-Tree Sand to be Largest
Ever Known.

WHrTEsBuRG, KY, April 2.-The
largest walnut tree or log in Eastern
Kentucky, and, perhaps, in the world,
still lies on the mountain side four or
five miles from this place and is as yet
unsold, though thousands of the same
kind have been taken from these
parts. The tree, indeed, is quite a
giant and is worth a good sum of
money, and would have been market
ed long ago but for the location, being
far upon the mountain side above the
celebrated "yellow rock" cliffs, al
most out of reach of anything. Fif-
teen years ago, before the worth of
walnut lumber was known in this
country, thoughtless bee hunters To-
Gated Il swarm of bees far up in it's
massive branches and obtained per-
mission from the owner to fell it to
the ground. 1t took good axmen one
whole day to loosen it from the stump.
The bees were found to be pouring
from large limb or branch 100 feet
from the ground, the branch itself be-
ing almost as large as any of the trees
growing around in the forest. Seventy
eight pounds of choice honey was
taken from the limb. Then the men
proceeded to measure the tree, and
from actual measurements found it to
be nine feet in diameter at the place
where it was cut from the stump and
exactly 100 feet to the first limb. The
bark on the log i'd six inches thick ,and
now the only appearance of decay is
in the falling off of the bark. Some
years ago Philadelphia capitalists un-
dertook to purchase the log, and Of
fered the owner a fine farm in the Blue
Grass part of this State for it, but
from unknown reasons they did not
trade. Now, it is said that lumber
company from Washington City will
soon purchase the log and will pay
handsome sum of money for it. I'll
they should buy it it is question how
they will move it from its long resting
place above that lmpenetrable ledge |
of yellow marble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The General Managers Corn Bread

The General Managers Corn Bread
j. j. Turner, General Manager of
the Vandalia line, was making trip
over the road in his special car a few
days ago. When the train stopped at
Terre Haute he left the car for a mo-
ment and stood on the platform talk
ing to Conductor "Ed" Hayes. As he
started to return to his car a bright
faced lad about Il approached Hayes
and asked for free transportation to
Logansport.
81 have no money" said the boy,
sand am anxious to get to Logansport,
where j have relatives who will care
for me.p
81 am sorry cannot carry you, my
boy" said Hayes, but, struck by the
lads deep disappointment, he sug-
gested that he repeat his request
to Turner, who had been an interested
listener.
Not in the least abashed, the boy
stated his case to the General Nan
ager and that official not only listened
kindly to the request, but made the
youth inexpressibly happy by bringing
him to Logansport in his own private
car. Mr.. Turner invited his young
guest to take dinner with him during
the trip. No second invitation was
needed and soon the General Manager
and an almost outcast boy were seated
at the same table in special car, eat
ing supper in all good fellowship as
the train sped along at fifty miles an
hour.
The young man did justice to all the
dishes except to a plate of corn bread.
How anyone could eat such homely
fare when the table was loaded with
delicacies was beyond his comprehen-
sion. Amazement was plainly depicted
upon his countenance as he observed
Mr.. Turner eat the corn bread with
evident relish and he gave vent to his
feelings by saying:
"You are brick, Mr.. Turner, but if
| was general manager of the Wanda
liza I'll be - if I'd eat corn breadi"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Some Modern big Thines ,

I
One of the largest checks eve
drawn in this country was 81 6, 600 ,oOt
by President Roberts, of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad, in payment of 2O0, ,0O(
shares of P, w. & B. r. r. stock.
The English Royal Naval architect
says that "perfect" modern man of
! war should weigh not less than %, ,OOt
tons, and cost at least $4,000, 900 ol
$40, 100000.
The pavement in front of the Viii,
liam II. Vanderbilt residence in New
York City cost over SAC, 700. The sin.
gle stone lying directly in front Is the
largest known paving stone, and cost
transportation and all, $4,000.
A redwood plank exhibited at the
Kansas City Exposition was Is feet
long, feet inches wide and inches
thick
The largest bronze casting ever
made in America is the buffalo's head
which hangs at the eastern entrance
of the Union Pacific bridge between
Omaha and Council Bluffs.
The largest statue in the United
States is Barthoidi's "Liberty En-
tightening the World" which stands
on Bedloe Island, New York harbor.
The statue alone, without base or
pedestal, weighs 4oO, 900 pounds.
The highest building in the world,
monuments and towers not consider
ed, is the Cologne Cathedral. The
hight of this building from the pave
ment to the copper tip on the spire is
511 feet.
The great hammer at the Wool
wien Gun Works, Woolwich, Eng
land, weighs forty tons, and its drop
is sheer fall of forty-four feet three
inches.
The 5000 horse power pumping en-
gine in the mines at FreidensviIle,
Pa, raises IL, 500 gallons OF water at
each revolution OF the gigantic fiy-
wheel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
SCiiatiiC
Rheumatism

For real blood diseases relief can only
be obtained by using real blood RENE
dy. So many people who are sufferers
from an obstinate or deep-seated blood
disease make the mistake of taking reni-
edies which at best are only tonics and
cannot possibly reach their trouble 1t
is In Just such cases which other so-calied
blood remedies cannot reach that
S.S.S. has made some of the most won
dertul cures. Rheumatism is one of
the most obstinate diseases of the blood,
and there are few remedies which have
any effect whatever upon it.
Mr.. Asa Smith, who resides at Green
castle, Indiana, where he is we'll known,
writes:
For many years have suffered from
that terrible disease known as Sciatic
Rheumatism, which the treatment of
many physicians failed to relieve.
| have also used nearly every known
blood remedy, but they did ME
no good, as they did not seem to
reach my case at all. Possibly my con-
dition and the extent of my suferings
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
HoW's This.

| We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by HALLS Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We,the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
In an obituary notice printed in 4
Kansas City paper, of the late deputy
warden of the Missouri State Peniten-
tiary, who had held the office more
than forty, years, appears the un-
doubtedly wen-intentioned statement
that "probabiy no man in Missouri en-
joyed a wider acquaintance amongthe
public men over the entire State.''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
BLOCKED BY SNOW.
Serious Results of a Spring Storm in
Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, April 2.-Later
reports from Northern Wisconsin
show that the snow storm, which last
ed until noon to- day, was the worst in
years. Banks of snow ten feet deep
blockade the streets of Ashland and
business is entirely suspended. One
Wisconsin Central train is off the
track and two trains of the same line
are stalled in the snow within the city
limits. Railroad trains of the same
line are stalled in the storm region.
Aside from the temporary inconven-
ience the storm will prove beneficial
in swelling logging streams which
have been unusually low.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
WIFE AGAINST HUSBAND.
Female Officials of a Michigan Town
Take Action That the Males
Do Not Like.

KALAMAZOO, MICH, April Mar,
cellus, the little village in Cass coun-
ty which is run almost entirely by
women, is greatly excited over the
action of the school board, which is
also composed of women, in removing
Principal Schoelzam of the Union
school. The male portion of the pop
ulation held an indignation meeting,
at which the husbands of the Offend
ing trustees were present and took
active part. The female members of
the board promised a sensation as
soon as they got in power, and the
male population, with whom Prof.
Schoelzam is very popular, thinks it
has been sprung.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Killed by an Electric Shock.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 1.-Charles
Bolgard was killed and William
Althous severely injured by an cleo
trie shock yesterday afternoon. They
were express wagon drivers, and were
trying to remove hanging telegraph
wire from the rear of 112 North Sixth
street, when an electric light wire,
fully charged, swung against the wire
they held. The horse they were
driving was also killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Don't let anyone persuade you to
take anything else instead of Sim
mons Liver Regulator. Some mer-
chants will try to do this but not for
good. They do it to make a little
more profit on something which is of
and inferior quality, though you must
pay just as much for the bad as for
the good. Be sure to take Simmons
Liver Regulator and nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
W, j, NeWkirk Dead.

W.. J. Newkirk, an old and highly
respected citizen of Audrain county,
died at his home 2ls miles south of
this city on Friday. Mr.. Newkirk was
taken with pneumonia on Tuesday.
He was rs years old and leaves a fam
lily of six children, four girls and two
boys, his wife being dead. The fun
eral was held at the Old School Bap-
tist church in this city at II O'Clock
Sunday morning, and the services
were conducted by Elder James
Bradley. The LEDGER extends sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved rela-
tives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
TONY" Is No More.

''Tony," the little dog belonging to
K. ID. Worrell, "shuffled off this NOR
tai coiP' few days ago, and now
hunts rats on the happy hunting
grounds. For over ten years "Tony''
has been familiar figure about town.
Perhaps no citizen had a wider ac-
quaintance than he. During his life
he was gentlemanly dog and in his
prime was the champion rat-catcher
of Mexico. All who knew him liked
him, and it is the hope of the writer
that he may
GReou5asn1T in D1oa >,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Lumber Yard Changed Hands.

FTOm the FarDer Forum
The j. F. Crawford lumber yard al
this place has been purchased by the
Lacrosse Lumber Company, which
firm will conduct the business in the
future. The Lacrosse Company con-
ducts one of the largest wholesale
and retail lumber businesses of any
firm in the country and we are glad
to have it identified with the business
interests of Farber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Very Best Coal Cheap.

l will sell coal in any quantity at the
bank or delivered. My coal is as good
as any mined anywhere. defy COM
petition in prices Give me a chance
before you buy. My coal bank is II
miles southeast of Mexico. Address
w w. MCGOWAN, Benton City, Mo.
IJd&W If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
How Easter Dav Is Fixed.

1t has been over 1900 years since
the rule was adopted which makes
Easter the "first Sunday after the
first full moon after the sun crosses
the line. "By this arrangement of
things Easter may come as early as
March y, or late as April 25, but must
forever oscillate between the dates
mentioned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Monroe Doctrine

Here is Bob Burdette's understand
ing of the Monroe doctrine: The Mon
roe doctrine simply anu implicitly de
elared that no foreign nation shall
come over here and Glide down oui
cellar door; that England and France
shall not hang on our front gate to do
their courting; that they can't bring
over their own syrup pots and elder
sprouts and make syrup in eur maple
grove; that Germany and Austria
can't spot no bee in our woods: that
Italy can't cut her firewood out of our
hedgerows; that Russia can't spank
her neighbor's children with our but
ter paddle. The Monroe doctrine
simply means that we are the bull of
the woods between two oceans. and
that the man who joins farms with us
on either side had better not move the
boundary fence until he talks to us
about it, and that he can't sublet a
patch on his farm to anybody until we
are satisfied that the new tenant will
make good neighbor for us. That's
about all there is of it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Wabash Railroad Great Hurry
UD Line"

From Kansas City to st. Louis, Chi
cago, Toledo, Detroit, New York and
Boston. Leave Kansas City daily 8 80
p. M; st. Louis 2:45 a. m.
Three hours and ten minutes ahead
of any other line from Kansas City
and all points West to New York and
Boston. Only one change of sleepers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Mexico Fair.

| From the Ciarksville iMo.l Sentinel.
Mexico is arranging for good fair
during the approaching summer or
early fall. What's the matter with
Louisiana that it can't have fair
also? A better town than Mexico, in
bigger, better and richer county and
with people no less enterprising, it is
certainly matter of surprise that our
metropolis does not awake from the
Rip Van Wrinkle slumber in which it
has INDUCED SO long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

The Monroe County (Mo.) Appea
says: Bill Woods, near Perry, has
perhaps the finest bunch of fat cattle
in Missouri, and will lose more money
on them than any one feeder has lost
in a long time. There are 80 head in
the drove that will average 1880
pounds. They were fed all last sum-
mer on so cent corn and were ready
to go in September, when he refused
So per cwt., and decided to hold lon
ger for rise. Soon after cholera
broke out in the hogs that were with
the cattle and caused him big loss.
He was afraid to turn any more hogs
after them for fear they would con-
tract the disease. The cattle are still
on full feed, with no hogs to follow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
0hicnrS of the Fair

The Directors of the Fair Associa-
ton have elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: S. B. Cook,
President; W. j. Bolts, Vice Presi-
dent; DIR. Ramsay, Secretary; Luke
Morris, Treasurer. These selections
are all first class and insure the sue
cess of the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT Sd Monday in jan
uary, lst Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, 1st Monday in May, lst Monday
in August, 1st Monday in November.
PROBATE COURT I'd Monday in jan
uary, I'd Monday in March, 2d Monday
i'll May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

We might tell you more about One
Minute Cough Cure, but you probably
know that it cures cough. Ever one
does who has used it. 1t is a perfect
remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness.
1t is an especial favorite for children,
being pleasant to take and quick in
curing. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purdy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedv

This is the best medicine in the
world for bowel complaints. 1t acts
quickly and can always be depended
upon. When reduced with water it il
pleasant to take. Try it, and like
many others you Will recommend il
to your friends. For sale at 25 and sc
cents per bottle by CA. .Buckner, drug
yiat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
SPANISH CRUELTY.
The Mayor of Jovellanos Quits HIS
Post in Disgust.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 3.--A specia
to the Tribune from Key West, Fla.
says: Jose Ramon del Vale, Span
lard, who has been alcade of Jovel
lanos, Mantanzas Province, has re
signed, and is here with his family or
the way to Mexico. He says 1t was
impossible to longer endure the out,
RACES committed by the Spanish
troops. Senior del Vale is a man oi
culture and intelligence and has nc
leaning towards the insurgents. He
says:
"Spanish troops are killing innocent
people right and left. The people OF
Havana bave no idea what atrocities
are being committed. The troops
pillage stores, residences and estates
and kill unarmed men. Unquestion-
ably they are more TO be feared than
the insurgents. There is no safety for
life or property outside of the cities
and large towns.
"While Ficunas' column was at
Jovellanos three weeks ago they met
three men on the outskirts coming to-
wards the town on the main highway.
The men were unarmed. They were
halted and asked for their papers.
They had none and were Immediately
shot. Col. Vicunas reported this Off
cially as victory over a party of
insurgents in which the enemy had
three dead and the troops no losses.
"Ten days ago a detachment of
mounted guerrillas, under Lieutenant
Paula, while foraging near Jovellanos,
came upon ten laborers at work in
field. The laborers shouted viva
Espana' as the troops approached, but
the latter fred a volley, missing the
laborers, who threw themselves on
their faces on the ground.
"These instances came under nv
personal observation while | was al
cade, or Mayor, OF the town of Jovel-
lanos."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
For Sale or Rent

A ten room dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kint.1 OF
choice fruits in bearing. With one 70
ten acres land to suit tenant or pur-
chaser. Situated /. mile south OF ,Har-
din College on Jefferson street.
d&wtf w. S. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
LIVE Rim Z,

The Great Oregon Medicine made
by the Anchor s. Chemical Co., Lsb-
anon, Oregon, from the medical plants
growing wild in the Cascade Noun
tains of Oregon. 1t is conceded by
all to be the greatest Liver, Kidney
and Constipation cure on earth.
Thousands testify to its virtue in your
own State to-day. The manufactur-
ers of LIVERINE have a wide repu-
tation in the Golden West as fine ply
sicians and chemists. They prescrib-
cd L1VERfNE in thousands of cases
before offering it to the public. It is
guaranteed to cure Indigestion every
time. 1t is the one true system reno
vator. Sold by all Druggists. French
& Garrett sell and guarantee it in
Mexico.
We want one good druggist in every
town and only one. d&w1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Urban Weimer, of this city, lately
received letter from Scharwenka
stating that he will be in this city
about the last of April. The great
pianist also says that he looks for
ward with much pleasure to his visit
hare
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Repairing Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. S.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
| If L. S, RILEY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

1t Is not a miracle. 1t won't cure
everything, but it will cure piles.
That's what DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve will do, because it has done it
in hundreds of cases. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Mexico Fair.

from the Centralta Courier.
Mexico is to have Fair. At a mass
meeting of business men of that city
it was unanimously agreed to hold q
Fair and race meeting in that city
during the first week in September.
A guarantee fund of $4,000 will be
raised, and especially large premiums
will be offered in the speed, harness
and saddle rings.It was also decided to
build new half mile track, in additio IL
to the present kite shaped mile track,
which is the only one of the kind in
the State. The Mexico Fair has al
ways been one of the best and most
largely attended in the State, and this
years Fair promises to excel all pre-
vious ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Farber Forum saws. Nexi

The Farber Forum says: Mexico
will have a fair, probably in Septem-
ber. About ten thousand dollars have
been subscribed for the enterprise.
There can be no question that I'M
der proper management the associa-
ton will reap financial harvest, pro-
vided a September date is decided
upou
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

w. l.. Craddock broke the record
yesterday for big fish. He caught one
that weighed s pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

It's all the same a slight cold, coz
gested lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
New Sults.

| The following new suits have beer
filed with the Circuit Clerk since the
last report for the June term:
State of Missouri VS.. Lee Wilson;
appealed from Justice Peace court.
Charles Fouts VS.. Sallie Fouts: di-
vorce.
j. w. Daniel, trustee Maf1itt- West
Drug CO., ct al VS.. Len Ragland; ap-
pealed from Justice Peace court.
Sallie West VS.. w. c. West, deceased,
j. I. Williams administrator;app
from Probate court
Lettie M. Sharp VS.. NJ. L. Barnes,
Jr.; damages.
Elsie Fry VS.. Geo. Fry; divorce.
Moses Mayiield VS. Andrew Rodgers;
damages.
E. II. Gahan VS.. s. M. Locke; con-
version.
Western Wheel & Scraper Co. VS..
W. s. and Alice Farrer; to set aside
Iced.
Maggie Herman VS.. Ira Herman;
divorce.
j. Nj. Beagles VS.. Frank German;
appealed from Justice Peace court.
Matte N. Wilson VS.. Chas. o. Will
son; divorce.
Desnoyers Shoe Co. VS.. Medley &
Morgan; attachment.
Wear Boogher Dry Goods Co. VS..
Medley & Morgan; attachment.
Scott, Force & Goodbar Hat Co. vs.
Medley & Morgan; attachment.
X. P. Smith & Sons Co. VS.. Medley
x Morgan; attachment.
J. A. Lamey Mfg. Co. VS.. Medley &
Morgan; attachment.
Joseph Kellerhals vs. John Nc
Namara: to quit title.
Col. Bud Ward, a prominent farmer
and stock shipper of Shelbyville, ILL.,,
was in Mexico this week the guest of
his friend, John NJ. Pollard. Mr..
Ward looks just what he is, a pros
porous well-to-do man, and the cans
didates who were circulating in Mex
leo thought he was an Audrain Demo-
crat. Inslde of about half an hour
he had the cards of most OF the cam
didates. When it turned out that he
was not only from Illinois, but Re-
publican, the boys all had to set up
the cigars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Andrew Mackay Dead.

KEYTEsvILLE, Mo-, April Tx
Senator Andrew Mackay died at his
home in this place at o'clock this
morning, aged &c years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, always reliable
and beneficial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Mr.. Alvin Stewart, one of Audrain
County's promising young men, has
accepted a position with n Kansas
City firm and he is now at that place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Drive out the impurities from your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparllla and
thus avoid that tired, languid feeling
and even serious illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
The Mexico Ledger,

From the Vandalia Mail and Express
The Mexico Weekly LEDGER has
just completed its thirty eighth year.
1t has been under its present man
agement for the last twenty years,
and during that time it has become
one of the best papers published in
this section of Missouri. 1t is in a
prosperous condition, and is yielding
the proprietor goodly income. The
Daily LEDGER is now almost ten years
of age, and being well patronized by
the people of Mexico. We hope
many more years of usefulness may
be given to the paper, and may Its
star always remain in the ascendancy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09
Honest and Modest

FROM the Detroit Free Press.
Thirty years ago the late Major
Thomas j. Barry, of this city, in pay
ing bill gave out $50 too much, the
bill of that denomination sticking to
another. The receiver noticed the
mistake some time later and made a
memorandum of the fact, intending
to pay it. The memorandum was lost
and the incident passed out of his
mind. A few days ago, in running
through desk, he found it. He lost
no time in seeking out the widow of
Major, and, explaining the incident,
induced her accept not only the $40,
but the accrued interest, compounded
at Z per cent, making the total
S152.24. With all this honesty this
man is too modest to allow his name
to be made public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-09

Busy people have no time ,and sensi-
BILE people have no inclination to use
slow remedy. One Minute Cough
Cure acts promptly and gives perma-
nent results. For sale by Woodbridge
& Purdy.