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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
A Gard From Mr.. KallmeYer.

NEW FLORENCE, MONTGOMERY
COUNTY, Mo-, July 10, 1S96-Fellow
Democrats of Audrain County, Mo-:
Pardon me for calling your attention
to the fact that | am a candidate for
State Auditor. My home is in Mont
gomery County, where I have for the
last q years been farming, and, in
addition, have been cashier of our
bank. I cast my first vote for Samuel
j. Tilden and have since that time
been an active participant in Demo
cratic politics. Montgomery has
strongly urged my candidacy at both
conventions in this campaign, as will
be seen from resolutions passed unan.
imously at her convention. Mont.
| gomery has been with Audrain il
all her aspirations, as will be seer
from Montgomery's vote for Buck
ner, Hardin, Mcintyre, Carroll, Hut
ton and Macfarlane. My competitor
]. M. Seibert, whose home is Cape
Girardeau County, Southeast Mis-.
souri,, has held a State Office for Il
successive years, too long, in my
humble opinion, for any one man
Hoping that Audrain will vote for m,
on next Saturday, / am, very re
s~pectfu1ly, A. III. KALLMEYER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical DIG
covery is a medicine for the whole
body. 1t searches out the weak spots
and builds them up. 1t is a strength
ener, a purifier and a cure. 1t puts
the digestive system into an active,
healthy condition, puriies and en-
riches the blood and forces out all
poisonous matter. Taken in time, it
will cure SO per cent. of all cases of
consumption. 1t is a purely vege-
table compound that works in perfect
harmony with nature. 1t tones up
the whole body and produces strong,
hard, healthy flesh. 1t has cured
hundreds of cases of consumption,
bronchitis, asthma, chronic nasal ca
tarrh and kindred maladies, which
had withstood the effects of every
other medicine. A large number of
testimonial letters and photographs
| of those cured have been printed in
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Advisor-100s pages. We will send
the book FREE, if you will send your
| address, and this notice and q one
cent stamps to pay cost of mailing
ouly to Worlds Dispensary Medica.
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
GOLD WITHDRAWALS.
II They Continue at the Present Rate,
Another Bond Issue Will No
Doubt Be Made.

CHICAGO, July IA special TO the
Times Herald from Washington, ID. O.,
says:
IL is useless to conceal the fact that
should the Withdrawals OF gold o n
tinue at the present rate another bond
issue will be necessary to sustain the
credit of the Government. While the
administration has not expected to be
able to pull through TO March 4 with
out another sale of bonds, it did hope
to defer the issue until late in the fall,
or, il possible, to the first of next
year.
The Withdrawals Monday were for
ss75, 800, of which 1916, 900 10 for Inn
mediate expectation. The balance
will probably be boarded. This dispo-
sition to hoard gold has been notably
apparent for several days. On Satur-
day nearly s125. 900 was Withdrawn for
this purpose, and on the day before
the Withdrawals were nearly $780,
GOO, a large part of which was to be
kept in this country.
The gold serve to-day is sss,42o,-
eas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

splendid ability, a Democrat of life
long, unselfish and earnest devotion
and service to the principles our
party, and a citizen of whom his home
people are proud.
His excellent record as Assistant
Attorney General bears every evil
dence of his ability to discharge the
duties of Attorney-General, while his
able speeches in former campaigns in
every section of Missouri attest to the
fact that his nomination will add
strength to the ticket and vigor and
brilliancy to the campaign.
We ask for him at the hands of the
Democracy of the entire State their
hearty, active cooperation, endorse
ment and support IN his campaign fol-
the nomination.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
A Long Life Ended.

After an illness of two weeks Charles
Pierce died at his home, n mile
north of Benton City, on Tuesday
morning, July 7,of dropsy. Mr.. Pierce's
health became impaired last winter,
vet he was not confined to his room
until two weeks before his spirit pass
ed away.
sUncle Charley as he was famiii-
arly known, was a native of Scholar
rie County, New York. He was born
October s, 1914, and lived in that
State until 1856, when he came to
Missouri and settled in Audrain Coun-
ty. where he resided until his death.
In 1885 he married Miss Mary Rick
never, After her death he was again
married in 1861, this time to Miss Co.'S
who survives him. To them thirteen
| children were born, there being seven
girls and six boys, of which eight are
| Hving-dve girls and three boys
He was a member of the Methods
Church. and was a noble Christian II
every respect He was exceeding.
kind-hearted, an excellent companion
very much given to hospitality an
universally loved SO far as he wa
known.
The family has the sincere sympa
tbv of this community In their be
reayement. n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
BRYAN CLUB
A Flourishing Club Organised at the
Court House Tuesday Night to
Work for Bryan and Sewall-
List of Members.

The temporary organization Of .
tionrishing Bryan club with nearly
ninety members was effected Mt the
Court House Tuesday night before the
speaking commenced. The court room
was crowded and much enthusiasm
was manifested over the idea. Within
a few minutes a large number of
prominent Democrats and one Repub-
lican, W. z. Norris, had enrolled their
names as members and many more
expressed their willingness to do 80 at
| a later date.
The meeting was called to order
shortly after s O'Clock and 8. B. Cook
was selected as chairman with II. @.
Turner as secretary.
A committee composed of Messrs.
Samuel s. Craig, w. R. Kemp and
j. III. Lane was appointed to get the
names OF those present who wished to
become members and any who might
desire to join afterwards. While they
were circulating the papers through
the audience Capt. @. T. Allen made a
short address about the Chicago plat
form and the candidates nominated
thereon.
After he had finished the committee
reported the following who had signed
as members Of the club:
s. G. Hill, w. w. Ciendenin, B. +.
Tomlinson, W. Mclean, ID. A. Murphy,
W. K. Potts, c. E. Harrison, W. II.
Norris (Rep.), Mark Pitcher, ]. ID.
Wiley, r. A. Shock, Cal. Barnes, r.
P. Hopkins, A. j. Winscott, L. N.Bsss,
j. M. Hudson, w. L. Reed, W. r. Dud-
ley, ]. T. Marshall, t. K. Howe, @. A.
Witherspoon, Tom Null, E. H.. Me-
Donald, w. M. HUFF, J. F. Dickinson,
W. B. Ellis, G. Blum, Chas. Littrell,
Phil. Rebman, A. f. Younkin, s. A.
Weaver, A. F. Ryerson, L. F. Linn,
E. @. Dudley, NJ. A. Thomas, j. s.
Atkins, ]. F. Arnold, Jas. Garrett, Jr.,
w. l.. Craddock, w. B. Winscott, E.
8. Gibbs, Wallace Bassford, w. G.
Wallace, G.. b. Null, w. q. johnson,
Ed. Tomlinson, ]. p. Gibbs, j. M.Bur-
hop, G. H.. Bruce, John Atchison, J. N,
Stephens, d. w. Ship, E. T. Smith,
w. L. Fowles, j. ii. Davis, T. M. Wal
ton, John Gregg, R. s. Mckinney, Joe
Sanford, Il. T. Elliott, P. M. Morris.
George Fisher, E. E. Jones, j. s. Sni.
dow, G. T. Allen, Chas. r. Macfariane,
John Abbay, J.. p. Campbell, O. B.
Matthews, p. IL. Cullen,L. I. Clement
w. J.. Mason, j. @. V. Baskin, J. F.Mc.
Williams, j. H. Ballew, r. A. Daniel,
ID. A. Wilson, E. Med. Bridgeford, J
Britain, J. NJ. Wilson, w. w. Settle
s. w. Buckley, S. B. Cook, DIR. y. O
Adams, j. A. Potts, H. @. Turner.
The following signers were obtainet
o-day: J. G. Wilkins, j. A. Guthrie
s. B. Erwin, W. w. Fry, J. d. Greg
T. H. Marshall, W. B. McIntire -
r A. Russell.
In addition to the above -
3 names will be obtained ny sno :.
mittee appointed, WI WA 10 ki~u
: enroll anyon y-shing to become y
X member of ~ ciup.
On mo.on of J. A. Potts the meet
inc asourned until Friday night at
o,.ock, at which time the club will b.
permanently organized.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
PoPULIsTs MEET.
The County Central Committee Met
Here Saturday and Selected Dele
gates to the Congressional
Convention.

The Populist Central Committee OF
Audrain county met in this city at 2
O'Clock Saturday afternoon to selec;
delegates to the congressional con-
vention which win convene in this city
on Saturday, July IS, to select a can
didate for Congress from this, the
Ninth Congressional District.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Cauthorn with all the mem
bers present.
Chairman Cauthorn explained that
as the members of the party were now
busy harvesting, the Central Commit.
tee had been instructed to select sev.
en- delegates to the congressional con-
vention.
The following were selected as del.
egates: 8. o. Wright, B. o. Sims, /
J. Sims, Paul Cauthorn, Frank James
T. T. Turley and Fred Tompkins.
A resolution was also passed stating
that the Populists would take the mid
die of the road as though there was NJ
other political party IN earth.
AT the congressional convention t.
be held here next Saturday, DIR
Hutchison, of Clinton county, will ad'
dress the delegates on the politica
| Questions of the hour,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
County News.
Rise HILI ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, July 1S.-Poftics
is the order of the day. If you think
you cannot get a game of that kind
Just make your appearance.
The Democrats at this place r all
satisfied with the nomination of Mr..
Bryan, although Bland was their
choice.
Most ali the farmers are done with
oats harvest and corn blowing and
some are threshing. Oats are max
ing from s to IL bushels per acre and
are worth I9c a bushel.
The railroad company made US g
bran new platform out of old cinders,
Hay harvest is in full blast this
week.
Charley Casper shipped two loads Of
hogs this week. Charley is the hog
buyer in this vicinity.
Several from Rush Hill attended
the big picnic at Yonngs Greek Tues
day.
We spoke of MIR. Kings writing
school last week. On Thursday morn
ing, when he was to have begun hi
school, he had to go to De Elders fol-
the keys and he left his students wait
ing. Finally they came home singinf
CHE Never Came Back" The pro
fessor never settled his board bill a
the Martin House.
John Muzzy and family, OF Gala
way County, were in town last weel
to see his brother Otto and wife.
j. B. Clark has been sick for th,
past week in Laddonia, but was abb.
to get home Saturday. He is yer,
feeble. Mrs. Clark is improving.
s. H. Dowell left last Saturday TO
Shreveport, La. His family viii re
main here this summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Here in the Interest of Kallmeyer.

Judge E. M. Hughes, R.. E. See, ex-
Sheriff of Montgomery and delegate
to the State convention, II. W. john
son, ex-State Senator, and others of
Montgomery county, are here urging
the claim of Montgomery county,
averring that by reason of location
and help given to Audrain county in
nominating Buckner, Hardin, McIn-
tyre, Hutton, Carroll and Macfarlane,
it is but just that the voters OF Au-
drain county should give their suf-
frage to Montgomery county at this
time by voting for A. H. Kallmeyer
for the Office of Auditor of the State,
assuring the voters that he is worthy
and well qualified to fill the office, and
not a third termer, ever believing in
the great principle of rotation IN office
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
g. D. Graham in Chicago.

E. ID. Graham, of this city, occupied
a prominent seat and took promi-
nent part in the proceedings of the
Democratic convention in Chicago
last week.
Hon. William Oldham, of Nebraska,
who married Miss Belle Fentem, a
niece of Mr.. Graham's, was a dele
gate-at-large from that State and
promised to let Mr.. Graham occupy o.
seat with the Nebraska delegation if
he would yell for Bryan.
This Mr.. Graham did and il the re-
ports published in the Chicago papers
are true he did it well.
One of these papers a few days ago
said: "When the Bryan demonstra-
ton was al its height a heavy set man,
sitting in the space allotted to Ne
braska, rose on his chair and pointing
his hand toward the Missouri delega-
ton, whose seats were just in front of
Nebraska and who we're keeping
pretty still, yelled in a loud voice that
could be heard all over the vast hall:
Come on! Come oni Why don't you
yell?' This caused Governor Stone
and many others OF the Missouri dele
CATION to look daggers at the gentle
man, whose name could not be learned
by a@reporter, and for a few moments
it looked as if a fight would ensue,
But the heavy set man jumped down
from his chair and h~urriedly whisper
ed a few words to Hugh Brady which
seemed to set matters right"
Mr.. Graham, who came home from
Chicago Saturday night, says the above
is absolutely true and furthermore
says that he believes this little pro-
ceeding had much to do with Bryan's
nomination.
In connection with this the follow
ing telegram from a Chicago paper
of Sunday may be of interest to oul
readers:
OMAHA, NEB-, July lit is cur,
rently reported in this city that the
strange gentleman who tried to urge
the Missouri delegation to join the
Bryan demonstration Thursday is
close friend of the next President ant
that he will be made Secretary of Wa
should Mr.. Bryan be elected.
The LEDGER congratulates Mr.. Ora
ham and hopes for the benefit of thu
Spanish that the Cuban war will an,
before Bryan's election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

come from Pompeii, it is said, and
being valued at 5000. The ceiling
of the library is paneled and finished
in dark oak and gold, and the frieze
which is similarly finished, is orna-
mented with medallions. The heavy
book cases are set deep into the wall.
Adjoining the library, on the west
side of the house, is the morning
room, a bright, cheerful apartment,
finished in white and gold, making it
exceedingly cheerful and contrasting
with the library.
The parIor is at the southern cor
of the house, and from the win
dows there is a beautiful view of the
ocean. This is finished in light col
ors, and with its high ceiling and
beautiful furniture is a charming
apartment.
The first room to the left of the
main entrance is a small reception
room, finished in blue and gold. There
is an open fire place, surmounted by
oh ia oLdO VI "h1NO
is a gold palmetto tree, in relief, con-
tanning a clock. On the other side is
a laurel tree, in which is a barometer.
Next to this room is the breakfast
room, furnished in white and gold,
and with an open fireplace.
On the other side of the pantry,
which leads from the breakfast room,
is a large dining room, with its quota
of heavy sideboards and china clos
cts. 1t is from this room that, through
the immense glass, that the fountain
may be seen.
ARTISTIC PAINTING OF A WOMAN.
At the southeast corner, with win
dows facing the rear, is the billiard
| room, with woodwork of a rich dark
color; the floor and the ceiling are o.
mosaic. One artistic piece of worh
here is the picture of a woman, draped
1t was originally painted nude, hui
was changed at Mrs. Vanderbilt's sug'
gestion. This room has space enough
for four billiard tables, and, with iti
CHEEKY fire and big, easy chairs, is 8
most agreeable lounging room.
For the guests there r thirty.
three chambers, some arranged il
suites upstairs, a handsome little ele'
vator being provided for those who d.
not care to walk.
The sleeping apartments and pri
vate rooms of the family are on thu
second floor. Part of this floor ant
all OF the third floor are given up t,
the guests apartments. THE small
army of servants occupy the fourth
floor.
The above is a poor description o
what the writer would call a palac'
instead of a cottage, and gives tn
reader only a faint idea of its grand
eur. At the same time, there are
plenty of people who live in sure
enough cottages which cost less thai
$4,000, who are happier than the PEG
pie who live in any earthly mansion
1t is not the size nor style of tn
house which makes the happy home
r. M. WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
New Missouri Telephone Line.

OLD MONROE, Mo, July i4.-E. K.
Williamson and others are organizing
a stock company for the building of a
telephone line from st. Charles to
Old Monroe and intermediate points.
There is now a line from here to Troy
and Ellsberry, and one is being built in
Pike County, from Clarksville to
Louisiana and Mexico.
The st. Charles line will connect
here with the Lincoln County line
and that In turn will connect with the
Pike County line, in which case st
Charles, Old Monroe, Troy, Clarks'
vile, Louisiana, Mexico and severa
other towns will have direct telephone
connection with each other and with
| OF Iouis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Death of James Logan.

At half-past 5 o'clock on Tuesday
evening, July II, 1896, James Logan, a
pioneer resident and an honored citi-
zen, died at his home on North Water
street in this city at the age of Sc.
"Uncle jimmie ," as he was familiarly
known, had been in feeble health for
some time and at his advanced age
death was but the natural consequence,
Deceased leaves three children-Hugh
Logan, a prominent business man OF
Laddonia, Mrs. Anna Murray, of Wor-
cester, and Miss Sarah, of this city, al
of whom were present at their fathers
death.
James Logan was born on the. 24tf
of March, 1910. In 1929 he came tt
Galloway county from Kentucky ant
located at Fulton, where he worked a
| the carpenters trade for several years
In 1888 he married Miss Elizabeth Tai
bot, of that old and prominent Vir-
ginia- Kentucky family. From Fulton
"Unele JImmie'' came to Audraii
county, where he improved a larg'
farm near Worcester and where b
spent many years of an industriou
and upright life. He was one of tn
old citizens of the county whose nam
is we'll worth remembering, and who's
memory should be revered for tn
good work he has done. The frs
male child BORN in Kentucky wa
named William Logan, a cousin of de
ceased.
"Uncle Jimmie was the son of Hug
Logan, one of the first settlers
Missouri, and his grandfather Geners
Logan, as he was called, was a com
patriot of the world famed DAME
!, Boone, and came to Kentucky wit
him, where they lived in the sam
fort during the early part of their ad
, ventures in that then Indian haunte
and wild beast infested region.
Throughout life deceased was a
honorable, upright man and man
years ago became a member OF Tn
, Presbyterian church.
The funeral services were held at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his la'
. residence and were conducted by Re-
A. A. Wallace. The remains were il
tered in the Mexico cemetery ar
were followed to their final restir
! place by many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Harry poeock Dead.

City Register Harry j. Pocock, OF
st. Louis, well known to many people
of this city, dropped dead in a Pull
man car on the Baltimore and Ohio
east bound train near Parkersburg,
w. Va, at a late hour Saturday night.
A woman calling herself Mrs. B. Pow
ell, but better known in st. Louis as
Belle Raymond, was with him at the
time, and the two were making a toui
of the East.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
The Youngs Creek Picnic.

The annual picnic at Youngs Greek,
II miles north of town, was held Tues
day and the attendance was as large
as any since they have been given.
1t would be impossible to state cor
rectly the number of Mexico people
who were present, but it is safe to es-
innate the Mexico crowd at between
three and four hundred. A large
number of candidates for State offices
who were present made speeches.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16

After the Bryan and Sewall Club
had been organized at the Court
House Tuesday night, D.A. Ball of Pike
County, candidate for Governor, wal
introduced by Chairman Cook and he
spoke for over an hour.
Owing to Mr.. Stephens not feeling
well he did not speak and Mr.. Ball
was followed by Hon. Morton Jour
dan, candidate for Attorney Generai,
who made a short speech.
Hon. A. H. Kallmeyer, of New Flor
ence, next spoke and entertained the
large audience for some minutes.
Each of the candidates made good
speeches and we're frequently ap'
plauded,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
BENTON T ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, July 1.-THE news of
BANDS defeat was a bitter disap-
pointment to us, but, like the true
patriots of old, we rally round the
standard of Bryan, confident that he
he will lead us to victory in Novem-
Der.
The music of the mower is waited
on the breeze from all directions tell
ing us that harvest is in full blast.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of the Baptist
church, will begin a protracted meet
ing here on Monday night after the
fourth Sunday in July. His appoint
ment Sunday was filed by Rev. Mr..
Connolly.
There will be preaching hereafter
every fourth Sunday at Unity Church
by Rev. Mr.. Boatman, of Mexico
The Rev. Mr.. Wallace, of Mexico,
will preach at the Presbyterian
Church next Thursday and Friday
nights. All are invited. Commun-
ion services will by held Sunday by
the regular minister, Rev. Mr.. Hagan.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Powell,
July 9th, a girl.
Uncle Billy Ridgeway, of Centralia.
spent Saturday and Sunday visiting
here.
Miss Myrtle Bryant, who has beer
the guest of relatives here, returned
to her home in Montgomery County
Saturday.
Miss Robbie Muir, of Mexico, is Wis
iting in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Friar, of Laddonia, made hi
usual trip to Benton Sunday to SCI
her.
Mrs. Susan Powell, of Martinsburg
was the guest of relatives here Snn
day.
Mrs. Martin Ridgeway left Saturda.
for a two weeks visit with her brothe
near Fulton.
Mrs. Frank Pierce and Miss Jessi
Douglass have been on the sick list.
The funeral of Mr.. Charles Pierce
who died July 18th at the advance
age of 80 years, was preached at tn
Presbyterian church on the sth b
Rev. Wallace, of Mexico. Among tn
relatives who attended his funerf
, was his daughter, Mrs. Matte Slower
of Kansas City.
Prof. Herbert Painter e~ntertaine
his friend, Prof. Leon Coleman, of tn
Baird College, Clinton.
Our depot is dressed up in a me-
coat of paint.
, A number of horses have bee
killed by overwork this season.
T Benton was well represented at tn
r Laddonia picnic the Fourth. A pleas
v ant time is reported.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Horse Thief Arrested.

Constable Price Johnson arrested
William Waters at Youngs Creek
picnic Tuesday for horse stealing.
Waters stole a horse In Galloway, near
Hams Prairie, on Saturday and his
description was immediately tele-
graphed to the officers here. Consta-
BILE johnson recognized him at the
picnic Tuesday and placed him under
arrest. He was taken to Fulton We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Mrs. Susan Wood Dead

Mrs. Susan Wood, aged 81 years,
wife of Thomas Wood, deceased, died
at her home in Monroe County, about
fourteen miles north of this city, at 8
O'Clock Sunday night. The funeral
was held from Midway Church at
O'Clock Monday afternoon.
The deceased was a most estimable
Christian woman and leaves four chill
dren, namely: John Wesley, James
Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Harlow. Tc
the bereaved children the LEDGE
extends sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Wanted,

In September, is nice school boys 10
board with me. Two blocks north OF
LEDGER Office. One OF the incest
homes and yards in the CITY with all
the new improvements. Forty electric
lights, speaking tubes and electric
bells all over house, hot and cold water
and fine bath rooms,a and water closets.
win board boys only at your " price
almost. | have half of my number
now, so speak quick. Come and see
me. Have two old people to boss
them and see that they r wei caret
for. IL 81 III. A. FoRaEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
Strongly Endorsed At Home.

The Carroll County Democratic
Convention unanimously adopted the
following resolution endorsing the
candidacy of Morton Jourdan for At
torney-General:
Resolved, That the Democracy of
Carroll County, Missouri, in conven-
ton assembled, do hereby endorse
the candidacy of Hon. Morton Jour
dan for Attorney-Genera of Missouri,
and pledge him our earnest support;
that we commend him to the Democ-
racy of the State as a lawyer oil
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-16
immortality

The following is clipped from the
column of "RelIgious Thought" in
Sundays Globe Democrat:
The law of God contemplates man
as immortal and contemplates the
present life only as the Introductory
one. There is nothing finished in
this life; there is nothing COM
pleted in this life; there is nothing
final in this lIfe-nothing. Everything
that pertains to this life is intended te
be Introductory, is intendedto prepare
| us for the eternal.-Rev. j. II. Pritch'
| EFT, Methodist, Mexico, Mo.