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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

ing there two years. He employed
the next year by again teaching
school, returning to William jewell
College the following year, where he
remained till 1889, when he received
the degree of A. B. During his senior
year he was assistant in the prepare
tory department and in 1889 took the
degree of A. NJ. Selecting Political
Economy and History as a special
study, he entered Johns Hopkins
University in the fall of 1891. Here
he spent a year and in the fall of 1872
entered the Chicago University. De-
string 10 perfect himself further as an
educator and to become more init
mately acquainted with the German
method of investigation, he spent the
summer season at the University of
Berlin. Few men have had so wide
and varied a field of study and train
ing and Prof. Million has proved in
his career the benefit of such a course.
For a year after he returned to this
country he continued his studies at
the Chicago University, and in June,
1897, on the retirement of Prof. Yam
cey, he was elected President of Har-
din College. He is the author of a
work, estate Aid to Railways" a book
highly spoken of by those versed in the
subject. Prof. Million possesses con-
siderable executive ability. He is a
thorough scholar, a conscientious
instructor, and the of the
pupils under his guidance and the
esteem in which he and his family are
held by all with whom they come in
contact, show him to be the right man
in the right place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

The history of Missouri extends so
far into the past that it is not vouch-
safed ven to the ''oldest inhabitant,'
that oracle on past events, to inform
US of the primitive conditions existing
In the early development OF the State.
All this has passed away and to-day
it is succeeded by what can truly be
called the agricultural and horticultu-
1al age, it having been discovered that
I'm the marvellous climate and under
working soil of this great State 1t pos
sessed all the essentials requisite to
make it eventually the wealthiest and
most powerful in the Union. With
the growth of our agricultural area
has come the birth of kindred indus
tries, and among them that of mill
ing. There Is no class of manufact-
urers which administer so much to
the necessities of the people rs the
producers of breadstuffs, and there
are no more enterprising class of men
than those belonging to that industry.
We use the word Contemplating" In
the trueet sense, for what develop
ment of manufacturing has made
greater progress than theirs? Only q
short time ago, SO short that IL IL within
the recollection of our growing gener-
alton, the mill stones which seem
primitive TO us now, were the only
means Of reducing wheat to An article
Of food. How does this compare with
the new roller process by means Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
PROF. JOHN w. MILLION,
President Hardin College.
Mexico.

Educators are born, not made, and
this statement is verified by the fact
that we have many learned men, who,
while standing prominent as men OF
knowledge, yet lack the faculty OF
imparting to others the learning which
they have themselves acquired. To
be a successful educator calls for, in
addition to a thorough education and
constant study, a personal magnetism,
whereby the teacher a acquire the
confidence of the pupil and enthuse
her or him with a strong desire to
follow the search after knowledge. 1t
is men of this type who control our
successful colleges, and prominent
among them we have Prof. John w.
Million, A. B., A. M, President of
Hardin College. This gentleman was
born in Nodaway county, Mo-, in
1863. Up to the age of seventeen his
education was acquired in the district
schools. He then attended the High
School at Rockport for one term, and
the following year entered the Normal
School at the same place. Selecting
the profession of school teacher he
then engaged in teaching district
schools for the next three years. He
passed the nextyear in study at Tarkio
Valley College and afterwards entered
William Jewell College in 1884, remain
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Henry A. Forgey,
Candidate for the Democratic Nomi-
nation for Railroad Commissioner.

interviewer with the development
of America has been that OF the
growth of her railroads. They have
followed closely on the heels OF the
pioneer In his journeys over this con
tinent, and from our large cities their
mighty steel arms reach out to gather
in every kind of product to these
great markets. Rapid as has been the
growth of nj railroads, yet almost as
rapid has been the increase in volume
of products requiring transportation,
until to- day the interests represented
In the transportation facilities of
America are unparalleled. With the
growth of our railroads came the
necessity for the means OF regulating
charges both for freight and passen-
gers. and this led To the formation OF
the railroad Commission of the State
of Missouri. This body was formed,
not for the purpose of harassing rail-
roads, but to see that the shipper n
the transportation company deal
fairly with one another, and that all
shippers might obtain the lowest pos
sibfe freights and the railroads such
remuneration as would yield them an
adequate return for the work per-
formed and the capital invested.
From this standpoint it will be seen
that the members of the Railroad
Commission should be men who are
thoroughly acquainted with transport
tation from every point of view,
understanding the wants of shippers
and ready to do their duty without
fear or favor. Such q man is Henry
Andrew Forgey, of Mexico, Mo-, a
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
r.Al~- 60. DasIu0oA Cannrnioatnnor
Born in Joe Bowers county in 1855,
on q farm. He comes of a noted
Forgey, was judge of Pike county for
fifteen years, and in the discharge of
his judicial duties he at all times dis
played those qualities so rare, yet SO
essential in q jurist-char1ty, impair
tiality and firmness-and it is a fact
still fresh in the minds of all who
knew him that the balances in the
hands of the "biind goddess" were
swayed by justice and equity alone,
and when he descended from the
bench and mingled with his fellow
men, whether spending the hours in
pleasant converse or ministering to
the wants of some less fortunate fel.
low. being, the motif of his life was
ever apparent-an exemplification of
the Golden Rule of life, SO beautiful
in sentiment, so noble of conception
"Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you" He had the dis
tinction of defeating the famous Pat
Dyer in a rae for the Legislature.
Mr.. Forgey's mother vas the daugh-
ter of Hon. Henry Martin, who at INT
time owned the town of Moscow
Mills, Mo-, and hundreds of acres of
land in Lincoln county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

Columbia and the latest OF all novel;
ties, the Columbia Chainless, are in
stock. A full line Of the latest and
best seeds is carried, which are sup
piled at prices that will meet any
competition giving the same reliable
and productive goods.
This store was established in 1874
and ia of the dimensions of 22x10S feet,
occupying two floors in a handsome
business block on South Jefferson
street, which is owned by Mr.. Morris.
A large city and country trade is done.
The reputation of this house among
all classes of customers is that OF
being reliable both as regards quality
and price. Prompt attention is a
prominent feature of the establish
ment, four assistants being constantly
employed. W. A. Morris is a native
son of Audrain county and has always
been a resident of the community.
He ia one of our most public spirited
men and in addition to conducting
his own business, is president of the
First National Bank and a director OF
the Mexico Building & Loan Associa-
ton. As an exemplitication of the
success that accrues to the man sell
ing reliable goods at bedrock prices,
we know of no better than the above,
or of any house more deserving OF
patronage,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
A Popular Trading Center.
The Establishment of w. A. Morris,
Dealer In Groceries, Seeds, Guns,
Sporting Goods, Bicycles, ETC.,
South Jefferson Street, Mexico, Mo.

To select the many and varied kinds
OF food OF the highest quality and
free from adulteration Of any kind,
requires q keen eye, sound judgment
and thorough knowledge of the slight
differences in appearance caused by
the presence of any of the numerous
substances of adulterstion. The above
gentleman lie thoroughly versed In
this subject and never permits him
self to be imposed upon by unscrupu-
Ions manufacturers and jobbers; moth
ing bat goods Of the finest quality
and most absolute purity can be
found In his store, and this can be
verified by . close inspection of his
well-selected and neatly-arranged
stock, which comprises ali the fancy
and staple groceries. A novel feature
Of this store 10 the special department
devoted to sporting goods, where can
be found everything that q sportsman
could desire, intending guns, fishing
tackle and al accessories, while fol
whcelnaen the renowned Hartford,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

Nothing commends itself more =
oughly to the considerattoa = !
average American citizen than ~
prise, and we know of no mcfs *
thy example of 1t than the Aoess )
dertaking, the Mexico bra.z
which was established In lS9 y
yard is located on West
street, where q f1ourishing -
enjoyed. The facilities 10
business are unsurpassed, - X
and offices covering bali . oiool3
tain a large stock OF droeeea y
undressed lumber, all kept z
sashes, doors, flooring, bliu0s
ings, paints, lime, cement ~
ers' materials generally. bS'
tention is given to the manute
office, church and store fixtutglk
headquarters of the compeAH5
gether with shops, mills, yaLllt
are located at Louisiana mes
employ about 100 men. Tn,e
ny secures its rough lumbes
timber lands and as 1t thus
rect to the consumer from ILL.,
after being manufacturer 2
they are In a position to quo9
that defy competition. Tse|
Branch IL under the mansgslS
Mr.. A. r. Briscoe. He csrpee
leo four years ago from tnek-
coast, where he bad been " r
years In the same line OF busl1ss
lie always hustling for traoe.
ing that the best OF mAtefn..s
prices, honorable methods
ness and courteous treafmes.
bound to succeed. Secure
from this company before
anything IN their line, - 10 ~
your advantage.
Irontinuad IN Third p1I@l
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

In all cities there are certain firms
which are regarded as leaders and
whose influence in all departments of
trade is such as to command the re-
spect and admiration of their con-
te~mporaries. Among the firms of
this character, and of which the city
of Mexico may well be proud, is that
of j. Blum, Son g. Co., which was
established many years ago, but be-
gan business under the present name
Sept. 1, 1897, and by its honorable
business methods, together with the
we'll known reputation of its proprie-
tors, it sprang into prominence from
the first day it opened its doors to the
trading public and has steadily grown,
making new customers each day,
until it has become one of the most
popular trading emporiums in the
city of Mexico. This establishment,
which is n Of the most conveniently
arranged with regard to both patrons
and statesmen, lie situated on the north
side of the public square and consists
OF a double store measuring 46x90
feet. The stock, which is too extern
sive to be enumerated, contains every
thing in the line of foreign and do
nestle dry goods, notions and fancy
goods of every description of fabric,
pattern and shade. An immense line
of dress goods is carried, which COM
prises all the best foreign and domes-
tic weaves, and their line of gents
furnishings bears the mark Of taste
and style. Messrs. Blum, Son & Co.
give employment to four clerks, who
endeavor to supply the wants of all
customers from the most affiuent to
the poorest. One feature which has
added much to the reputation of the
firm is the fact that they have only
one price 10 all customers, and this
method alone accounts in a great
for their success. They sell
for cash and strictly adhere to that
old business maxim, "smali profits
and quick sales"
The firm consists Of j. Blum, M.
Blum, his SOC, and Oscar Poisson, his
]. Blum Is a native of AL
satia, coming to this country In 1855.
He has always followed his present
line of business and slso owns q fine
store near st. Louis. 1t is greatly
owing to his energy, enterprise and
ability that this firm a
ascended the ladder of sue
cess, until to-day they stand at the
head of the largest store in our city
Blum, who 10 with the St. Louis
house, Is truly q .schip OF the old
block" Oscar Poisson is a gentle
man Of long experience in the dry
line, acquired principally in
st. Louis. He will shortly take charge
of the business here and patrons may
rest assured that his efforts will be
A-A.l -a~~ .~nA AgREr-y1
more widely known, il good goods,
low prices and courteous treatment
will do It. This firm has always given
q conscientious support to all meas
welfare of the people of
Mexico, and the prosperous trade
they enjoy IL due TO their liberal
and reciprocity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
ReIiable and influential.
Lakenan & Barnes, Dealers In City
and Country Real Estate, Loans and
Insurance, Mexico, Mo.

The complacent residents of the City
of Mexico and Audrain County hardly
realize how much of the growth and
prosperity of this section Is due to the
unceasing efforts of the above enter
prising firm. Lakenan& Barnes know
full well the value of printers ink,
and through their fundamentally the
advantages and resources of Mexico
and Audrain County have been her
aided not only throughout the State,
but among the home seekers and
prospective immigrants from the East.
1t is nearly seventeen years since this
firm was established and during that
time they have handled an immense
quantity of city and country real estate
and did a large business in loans and
insurance. Their offices are located
in their own stone building on South
Washington street and are specially
and deliberately fitted up with q view
to convenience in conducting their
business. They buy and sell on COM
mission, city property, improved and
unimproved, and also all kinds OF
stock, grain and fruit farms of almost
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

1t was a shrewd head that devised
the species of exchange which has
since developed into the great bank
ing system of modern times and which
is one of the marvellous evidences of
the wonderful degree of progress
attained by the people of this century.
A bank is indispensable to a business
man and an examination of the bank
ing facilities is one of the fret things
demanding the attention of merchants
or capitalists DESTROYS of locating in
the town and it IS with pride we point
to the Southern Bank of Mexico as an
eminently safe, f~ourishing, reliable
institution and one that embarks in
no questionable ventures. The bank
was originally established in 1869 as
the old Mexico Southern Bank and in
1889 was Incorporated under its pres
ent name with acapital of $3.50, 600 and
has now a surplus of S13, 27.37. 1t is
located On the east side of the public
square, the building being specially
erected by the bank tor its own use
and containing every modern con-
venience known in banking circles.
The policy and business of the bank
are directed by the following gentle
men: Major HI. A. Ricketts,, Presi-
dent, j.. A. Guthrie, Vice President;
T. ii. Marshall, Esq, Cashier; A. d.
Jackson, Esq, Assistant Cashier;
while the Board of Directors consist
of the following gentlemen: Il. A.
Ricketts,, j. A. Guthrie, G. F. Clark,
@. w. Lewis and W. w. Harper. The
personnel of the bank is of itself a
sufficient guarantee of its absolute
reliability and straightforward bust
ness methods. Its President is a man
of integrity and public spirited who,
by his own efforts, has accumulated a
goodly amount of this worlds goods
and attained an eviable position in
financial circles. What has been said
of the President can well be said of
the other officials and members of the
board, as every man has achieved
success by sheer force of merit and
che high personal character of each
inspires universal confidence in their
business ability and integrity. The
bank t%ransacts a general banking
business, buys and sells exchange In
all parts of the United States and
Europe, having as its correspondents
the Chemical National Bank, New
York City, and the National Bank of
Commerce, of st. Louis. The Southern
Bank stands prominent in the front
rank of Missouri's financial iastitu-
tions, a position it has earned by it's
careful methods of business and it is
worthy of the liberal patronage which
is bestowed on it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
A Reliable Drug Hsu,..
Woodbridge & Purdy, Nort =
Public Square, Msuco-nr
Patent Medicines, Oils nd n
nishes, Prescriptions . SpeeI.a,

In no vocation of life, eiths,
chanical, professional or othorvts =
there a more thorough traininr
quired than in the art or diep1sI1
and compromising medicines. ~
may have a thorough knovledN l.
the therapeutical qualities ID a,
article in msteria medica, nav 81
to trace them from the tin r.
were a constituent OF aome n
water a Thousand feet beneetA
surface of the earth and follow n
through the different processes
undergo; he may be able to IA
every drug through the vasioust n
formations and changes, acau.n
only by a life time Of study ct cclIr
and yet lack the qualification e.
successful druggist. Expefience
natural aptitude are required md r.
city OF Mexico is indeed fortuusse :
be ebie to number among her busus]
houses that of the above Arm, W
is accorded the distinction OF
one of the most thoroughlY-equippa
up-to-d date and best kept drug \
in this city. The business VA %
ally established in 1882 by DobyS
Gibbs and in 1895 was changed 10
above. Their store ia located 81
north side of the square, measud
22x110 feet, and is certainly IN "
establishment in every way. ~
appointments are all of the best. d
fixtures r highly Ornamental u
the arrangement OF the exteni1|
drug stock adds to the beauty on
interior, proving to every vkik1
what taste, energy and renusn11
can do.
Messrs. Woodbridge & Purdy I'D
q full line of pure drugs and chs1
Gals, all the standard patent ~
cines, drnggists' sundries, toilet n
sites, cigars, glass, varnishee, OH &
a complete line OF paints-nakt<
specially of the we'll known Ram
Brothers. paints. AZ will be lean
from this article, both proprietor :
thoroughly qualified pharmscdn,
that prescriptions con1pounee&
them can be relied on, as they ~
a speciality of this branch.
The firm consists of ]. W. Wu|
bridge and o. Purdy. The. for
came to Mexico from Macon 0tJ
1892 and is a registered pharmatht1
many years. experience. By ent{
enterprise and honest dealing ~
won for himself the respect aBd
will OF the people OF Mexico.
Purdy is a native OF Boone ccne
coming here in 1882. He efsdas1
from the st. Louis Schoolof Pksu1
in 1887 and has ever since iclsx
the profession of druggist. 10 !
careful and painstaking gentle
with whom it is a pleasure 10 dob
ness. In conclusion, We woak
that the above house 10 MAINTAINED
avoiding methods which ptog
economy at the cost Of quallfy. Y
in need OF anything In this linz,
them a call, for they arc wotshy
your patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
M. N. Nelson, Sheriff of Au-
drain County.

Jne O11c6 oil Sh6rln Is n OF the
most ancient and honorable known to
American Jurisprudence. The Sheriffis
the highest peace officer of the coun-
ty, he being empowered to restrain
all breaches of the peace, pursue and
arrest all criminals, defend the Jail
and preserve good order in the COM
munity; nor does his duties end here,
for as the executive organ OF the courts
he carries into effect the sentences
when pronounced. He also serves civil
process, levfes attachments, enforces
judgments, etc. Audrain County has
had many men who have occupied the
position OF Sheriff in the early history
of Missouri and afterward became
In the history of the State and
nation, but level has it had one who
performs the duties of the office more
effectively and with more intelligence
then the present incum bent, Matson
Norton Nelson. Sheriff Nelson Is q
native of Rails County, Missouri,
where he was born In 1860. He was
raised in Shelby I ounty and educated
in the public schools. Fourteen years
ago he located in Audrain County,
Vandalia, and engaged in farm
In 1891 he was elected Marshal
of Nandalia, discharging his duties
ably and well. Later he held the
position of Constable of Cuivre Town
ship, where his services gave the peo-
pie the anne satisfaction. In 1896 he
was the nominee of the Democratic
party and choice of the people for
Sheriff and how wise that choice has
been has been amply borne out by his
administration of the Office. Sheriff
Nelson is one of the most genial men,
his commanding physique impressing
the wrong-doer with the dignity OF
the law. He is honest, steadfast and
fearless, and the LEDGER but voices
the sentiment of the citizens OF Au-
drain County when 1t says that Sher-
iff Nelson's administration of his Of
flee leaves nothing to be desired. The
Sheriff is married to Miss Azna Utter
back, of Rails County, q most estima-
BILE lady, and their cosy home is grac-
ed by three bright children, two
daughters and one son. The Sheriff
is a Democrat by birth and conviction
and has ever been an earnest worker
in its ranks, with one object i'm view,
viz: its advancement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

lie studied from the ground
Although a lifelong Demoss.
has eschewed the sweets 81 -
office, being content 10 -.
worker in the ranks and ds,ss. I
whole energy to his p~rotess;es
Fry's office is one OF the cosis.
most artistically Furnished
city, while his library is larea - +!
cludes all the reliable ~
Popular as a lawyer and socia,1, r.
Fry has q host OF friends iii oys n
State. In January OF TIM - \
took into partnership Rhodss 81
the firm name being FRY 4 =!
Rhodes Clay is a son Of al az!
Clay. He is a graduate Of Pris...
University and the st. Louh n
School, an earnest lsv ~
bright and energetic, and nsrs.
a brilliant career.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

Or lovely matron all the same.
The modern methods and appliances
used by the first-class photographers
are so eminently superior to the prim-
tive methods of Daguerre as to Gre
ate the conviction that the line of i'm
provement has been more marked in
this than in any other art. In this
connection we would say that it is
rare that an artist of Mr.. Morris abil-
ity is found outside of metropolitan
cities and Mexico is fortunate indeed
to have his studio as one of her promi-
nent enterprises. This business was
established two years ago on the cor
ner of Washington street and public
square,. The studio, which occupies
one whole ~ioor,Is elegantly and taste
fully fitted up, and since its inception
it has steadily won favor by the high
elassed work turned out. Here we
find many samples that comprehend
the most cherished ideals of pose and
finish, which is the result of the pro-
prietor's knowledge of every branch of
the Photographic art. MIR. Morris
makes first-class cabinets, platino
work, copying, enlarging and makes q
speciality of ''bas-relief" photos, which
is the latest and most up-to-date
inish-in fact this gentleman does all
kind of work in his line, and at prices
which cannot be beat by anyone, sup
plying the same first-cl LAS material
and workmanship. Mr.. J. P. Morris,
the proprietor, is a native of Illinois
and came to Mexico two years ago
when he started his present business.
How successful he mas been is shown
by the lucrative trade which he now
enjoys, and which ia the result of
the merit of his superior work. Call
and see him and be assured of cordial
treatment, as Mr.. Morris is a gentle
man of the higest type and commands
the respect of all who know him. All
kinds of indoor, outdoor and picture
work is undertaken-from the cheap
est 20 the very best.