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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Gamhle-FOuntain.

Married, at the residence of MIR. @.
r. Gamble, on South Clark Ave-, Mr..
Luther Fountain, of Kansas City, and
Miss Mamie Gamble at 10a. m. June Is.
1t was a pink and white wedding.
The bride and groom entered the
parlor to the inspiring strains of Men
delssohn's Wedding March, played by
Miss Fisher, of Columbia, cousin OF
the bride. The ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. A. Wallace, the
ring being carried by Josephine Wal
lace. The bride was dressed in a
travelling suit of tan.
The happy couple left on the 1886
Wabash for Sturgeon, where they will
be rendered a reception by the par
ents of the groom, and from thence to
Kansas City, where they will reside.
An elegant wedding breakfast was
enjoyed by the guests.
The wedding was a quiet home
affair, only intimate friends and rela-
tives being present. Those present
from a distance were: Mrs. M. M
Fisher and daughters, Mary, Julia and
Ida, of Columbia; Mrs. Porter, Of
Kansas City; Mrs. Geo. Miller, Kansas
City; MI. Stuart, of Sturgeon; Mrs. j
j. johnson, of st. Louis, and Miss
Elizabeth Rogers, of Columbia. The
favors we're hand painted by Mrs
| Ex-Gov. @. FL. Hardin.
The groom is a prominent business
man of Kansas City, while the bride
is one of Mexico's most popular ani
lovely girls. The LEDGER, with othel
friends, extends hearty congratula'
| tious,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
FIFTY YEARS Welded.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Pearson, of This
City, Celebrate Their Golden We'd
ding at Home Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Stanley Pearson
Tuesday celebrated the fiftieth ami
versary of their marriage Mr.. Pearson
was married 10 Miss Lucy Ann Ward
June IA, 1s4S, by Rev. T. B. Boulware.
Mr.. Pearson has been active in the
business affairs of Audrain county
during the Last fifty years and his
friends are glad to know that he is
enjoying splendid health in his old
age. The Pearson family is Il OF
Audrain's most prominent pioneer
families. Lieut.. Hobson, who achieved
so much fame by the sinking of the
Merrimac at Santiago, is closely
related to tho Pearsons.
MI. Pearson was born in North
Carolina June 90, 1926. Mrs. Pearson
is a native of Galloway county and was
born Jan. 4, 1880. The children born
to this union were:
Charles A., born In '49, who is an
express messenger on the NJ, X. & t.
Ry. He lives in Sedalia and has a
wife and four children.
Ginevra a., born in '52 and lived
about a year.
Nellie, now Mrs. j. F. McWilliams,
of this city, was born in '55.
Stanley, who was born In '57, is
married, has three children and lives
in Hannibal, Mo.
Nancy l., now Mrs. W. T. Lemon,
of Auxvasse, was born in $50 and is
the mother OF three children.
Wallace NJ, of this city, was born in
'61 and Is the father of nine children.
He is connected with the Wilkerson
Nursery, of this city.
George M, of this city, was born
in '63 and is now connected with the
shireman Clothing Company.
Maurice W., dentist, of St. Louis,
was born In '64 and married Miss
Helen Hall, of Mexico.
Nina lives with her parents in this
city and was born in '79. She is the
youngest of the children.
The reunion was a most enjoyable
affair, being attended only by imme-
date relatives and close friends of the
family, making a large gathering. A
sumptuous dinner was enjoyed and all
the guests present, as we'll as other
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson, wish
them many more happy anniversaries
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
LADDONIA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, June 14.-The post
office has been moved to the building
occupied by Frank Friar's store.
Several parties from here are in
Wellsville to-day attending the Ep-
worth League convention. Many Of
the Christian Endeavorers from here
will attend the Y. P. 8. O. E. in Mexico
this week.
James Burch, night telegrapher
here, and Miss Sallie Grigsby, of near
Farber, will be married this evening
by Elder Shoush. Their many friends
wish them a pleasant journey through
life.
AS usual, Laddonia will celebrate
the Fourth of July in grand style and
with much enthusiasm. One of the
leading features of the entertainment
will be a military drill under the man.
agement of Rev. Mr.. Mendenhall.
There will be many other attractions
and it is safe to say that the celebra-
ton Will be a success In every par
ticular. Laddonia has never failed in
its celebrations and this will be equal
to the best.
Complaining is about finished and
farmers say their corn looks well.
Mrs. Florence Bailey, who has been
visiting relatives here for some time,
left for her home in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, last Sunday.
Prof. A. L. Faulkner, of Kirksville,
the chosen principal Of the Laddonia
public school, will move his family
here next week.
Ladies, don't forget to settle your
accounts with Mrs. Ida 8. Derrick be-
fore July 4. Please notice this "gentle
reminder" and do not wait for a "per-
sonal appeal"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
YOUNGS CREEK ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
YoUNGs CREEK, Mo-, June 14.-The
farmers are blowing wet or dry.
The party at George Massey's, near
Santa Fe, was a success.
John Mcdowell, of Skinner, visited
Mr.. Sorrell Sunday.
Mr.. Lipp's team ran away with a
harrow and killed the best horse he
had.
Bud Wood was Q g going down the
road Sunday morning in his new bug
gy and he seemed to be in a hurry,
Guess he was going to 9 his girl.
Mrs. Crooks visited her mother near
Worcester Sunday.
Clyde Ellis has a new bicycle.
Bert Berry is out assessing.
Miss Addie Fansler, of Callao, ii
visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Ellis.
Charlie Leeper made a business trip
to Fisher school house Sunday even.
ing. We hope he had success.
Miss Gertie Tanner closed a very
successful school at Fisher May 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
HoW'a Thisi

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any Q Of Catarrh that IAN
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
2. ]. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able to carry eut any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O..
WALDNa, KNNAN & MARVIN, Whole.
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatRrrh Cure Is taken intern.
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Testimonials sent free. Price, 25c,
per bottle. Sold by druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
County News.
BENTON I T ITEMS.


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo-, June 14.-Miss
Anna Kirkpatrick, of Fulton, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Gilmore.
Misses Minnie and Sallie Harrison
are the guests of Miss Ped Harrison.
J. h. Powell and Pinckney French,
of Martinsburg, were here Thursday
posting bills for the Fourth of July
celebration.
The Benton City Oornet Band have
ordered their uniforms and will come
out on the Fourth of July in military
style. Go to M%artinsburg and see
what they have accomplished in the
past six months.
Prof. II. B. Painter was in Martins
burg Monday on business.
DIR. Frank Harrison was in St. Louis
Monday on professional business.
Misses Maggie Torreyson and Nora
Billiard, of Martinsburg, were guests
of Mrs. M. E. Douglass Saturday and
Sunday.
Elder J. W. Coggins, Misses Hattie
Douglass and Nora Billiard attended
the Sunday School convention in Mex
leo to-day.
Finley johnson received two cars oil
corn this week.
J. @. Hendrix shipped a car of hogs
Wednesday night.
Mrs. Nj. Barker, of Louisiana, visit
ed Mrs. G. W. Wylde this week.
Mrs. Vita Hartley and daughter
Miss Mabel, are the guests of Mrs. D
FL. Collard.
Children's Day at Unity Christian
Church Sunday night was a success il
every particular and Elder Coggint
and the children deserve much credit
for their hard work to make it a sue.
| cess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
THOMPSON ITEMS,

correspondence of the LEDGER.
THOMPSON, Mo-, June 1--we had q
big rain Tuesday night.
Miss Carrie Jackson visited the fam
lily of I. ]. Sims the first of the week.
Mrs. j. F. Baker returned Monday
from Cedar City, where she has been
visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Scruggs.
Mr.. Elliott had his hand badly cut a
few days ago while opening a drill.
Miss Willie Sims is visiting her
cousin, Miss Matte Sims.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott entertained q
few young folks in a charming manner
Monday night.
Mrs. d. ]. Mayes Is visiting in Gem
tralia.
Mrs. Joe Rodhouse, of Centralia, IL
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rod
house this week.
Postmaster Mayes is now making
arrangements to issue Postoffice
money orders, which has been needed
for some time.
Sneak thieves broke into the depot
Saturday night and stole an overcoat
and a few small articles. They tore
open a satchela and scattered the clothes
over the platform.
Mrs. Jno. Wills left for st. Louis
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
DULY, Mo-, June 15.-The apple
crop is reported light in this vicinity.
Children's Day exercises at Trinity
church were a grand success.
]. W. McGee made q business trip
to Lincoln county last week.
Children's Day exercises at Hope
well take place on the third Sunday in
June at 2 O'Clock.
Robert Dorgan, Of Rush Hill, was in
this vicinity visiting home folks Sum
day.
j. W. McGee returned from Lincoln
county Sunday with q charming bride
We welcome her in our midst.
The ladies' missionary society met
at Trinity church Wednesday, but
was poorly attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
CLIPPINGS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, Mo-, June 13.-Misses
Mary MCGEE and Lille Berry return
ed home Thursday from New Mexico,
where they spent the last year for the
benefit of their health.
Prof. T. A. Craighead closed a very
successful term of nine months
school at Fox recently with a very
interesting programme.
Frank MCGEE will close his summer
term of school at Gatewood a week
from Friday. In the evening a short
programme will be rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman visited near
Strother, Monroe county, the first of
last week.
Everybody is nearly through plant
ing corn.
James Squirting had a mare badly cut
on barbed wire fence last week.
Miss Mclaughlin, of Pettis county,
is visiting her brother, Walter Nc
Laughlin.
Mrs. John Baker left Thursday to
visit home folks in Cole county. All
her brothers and sisters met and had
a reunion. This Is the first time they
had all been together for Is years.
Pelide Hendrix purchased a new
buggy recently and now he is flying
around in grand style.
Geo. Bruce bought a new buggy
recently.
A merry time is expected soon by
the young folks who are going to give
a fishing party.
Frank Bruce left Thursday for Den.
yer, Colo, for the benefit of his health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, June IA, 1885,
Rev. FL. B. Rice, of Laddonia, filled
his appointment here Sunday and
Sunday night.
The temperance lectures Friday and
Saturday nights were good, but were
not largely attended owing to the
busy season.
The receipts of the festival amounted
to s16.25.
The farmers In this locality have
put in about ten days straight In their
crops. Not enough rain to stop them.
We are all in hopes that we will have
good crops this season. Oats are only
reasonably good.
Joe Able shipped two a loads of
hogs to Chicago Sunday.
Some of the men OF our town ex-
pect to 60 to Pearl, ILL.,, to work on
the railroad.
Our city marshal has quit the farm
and gone to work on the section.
Miss Nellie Hoover has been en-
ployed to teach in our public school.
Everybody is very much pleased with
the selection.
Mitchell & Casper shipped a car
load of hogs to st. Louis Monday.
DR.. Cornett, of Worcester, shipped
a car load of hogs to st. Louis Mon
day.
j. O. Mitchell received a car load oil
sheep from Mississippi last week.
Several from our town are attending
| court in Mexico this week.
| W. E. Maxwell and family visited
relatives neal Gazette Sunday.
Emmett Rosser, accompanied by
the Misses Boyd, of near Centralia
was the guest of j. N. Rosser Sunday
A number of III young folks at.
tended children's day exercises Al
Unity Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. 1 have been
afflicted, or less, for a quarter of
n century with catarrh of the stomach
and constipation; n residence in Wash
ington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles of your medicines have
given me almost complete relief, and l
am sure that Il continuation of their
use will effect a permanent cure.
Pe-ru-na is surely u wonderful REM
edy for catarrhal affections.
j. D. BOTKIN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
The .Iail Well Managed.

The Grand Jury, which adjourned
on the 9Th inst, endorsed Sheriff Mel
sons management of the Jail as fol-
lows:
We, the Grand Jury for the State of
Missouri, for the County of Audrain,
have personally inspected and exam
ined the condition of the county jail.
We find the same in safe, secure and
healthful condition.
r. q HARRIS. Foreman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending June is, 1898, which if not
called for in thirty days will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office at Washington.
Persons calling for letters in this list
will please say 'sadvertised:"
Miss Gus Covey, j. d. Dyer, Mrs.
Forshay, James Grady, Johnson &
Mclean, ]. A. Parker, Miss Eva NJ.
Russell or Trussell, Mrs. M. A. Smith.
w. M, TRELoAR, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
A FAMOUS FAMILY.
The Pearsons, of This County, Relatives
of Lieutenant Hobson, the
Naval Hero.

The following is taken from the
Crete Qll.) Citizen, edited by Harry
W. D%eJarnett, many years ago a citi-
zen of this city, and whose mother,
Mrs. Emily Dill, now lives here. Ed
itOr DeJarnett is a nephew OF Rufus
s. Pearson, of Mexico, and has num-
erous relatives living in Audrain
county. AS will be seen from the
clipping, Lieutenant Hobson is a rel
alive of the Pearsons:
When a hero bobs up in America, if
he belongs to one of the old Revolu-
tionary families, it is easy to trace his
line of ancestry and lineage, and not
unfrequently relatives by direct
descent are found in every community.
Thus it is found easily traced that the
Grant PARK: Deweys, of good old YER
mont stock, are cousins to the cele-
Grated Admiral Dewey, of Vermont,
who has added to Americas fame and
history by his famous naval victory at
| Manila. Mrs. Samuel Rose, of Crete,
belongs to the Dewey family men
toned above.
Naval Constructor Hobson, who has
added another chapter to the record
of heroic deeds by heroic men, is
descended from a line of conspicuous
ancestors. His father al James M.
Hobson, OF Alabama, who entered the
Confederate service in 1891 and fought
calamity through the war. His grand
father on his mothers side was Rich.
ard M. Pearson, for forty years Chief
Justice of North Carolina. His great
grandfather was Col. John Williams,
who fought with Andrew Jackson al
the battle of New Orleans and was
afterward United States Senator from
Tennessee. His great
father was Maj. Joseph Williams, OF
the Revolutionary army, who was
distinguished fer bravery at the battles
of Kings Mountain and Cowpens
His uncle, Richmond Pearson, fol
whom he was named, a member Of
Congress from Asheville district O.
North Carolina, was valedictorian O
his class at Princeton and has been 6
successful politician and leader of thu
Republican party in his state.
Judge John A. Pearson, formerly o
North Carolina, afterward of Mexico
Missouri, where he leaves a larg,
number OF descendants, was first cousil
to Judge "Dick" (or Richmond) Pear
son, of North Carolina, Hobson'
grandfather. The mother of tn
editor of the Crete Citizen is a daughte
of Judge John A. Pearson, of Missouri
and ia second cousin to Hobson'
mnfhar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Knights Of PYthias Banquet.
Dirty Work.

MIR. J. M. Beagles informs the LED
GER that while he and his family were
attending church at the M. E. church,
South, on Sunday night, some person,
unknown to him, broke up his buggy
whip and with a knife cut and slashed
his surrey so that the top of it is
ruined. Mr.. Beagles is looking into
the matter and says he will prosecute
who ever 1t was. He also desires the
LEDGER to state that if he has any
enemies he would like for them to
come out and fight HIM in the open
and not destroy his property while he
ia attending church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
CANT ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
CANT, Mo-, June 14.-Gant black
smith shop has changed hands. The
new men are doing good word.
Jim Barnes has q four legged chick
en- about two weeks old. 1t is doing
well.
Campbell Bros, of Hatton, visited J,
T. Baker Sunday.
Sam Craighesd and family and Miss
Eliza Cox, of Ycungers, took dinner al
W. W. Blythe's Sunday.
@. Fl. Baker and r. ]. Hickey arc
going to Oklahoma next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
EUREKA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
EUREKA, Mo-, June 14.-If the farm
ers hurry they will get through plant
ing corn In time to celebrate the
Fourth of July.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoades, of Chapel
Grove, visited their daughter, Mrs.
Matthews, Saturday.
Miss Stella Lanig, Of Benton City,
visited her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Keller
halls, Saturday.
Miss Lena Crews was the guest Of
Miss Katie James Sunday.
viii Crews, who is now in st. Louis
being treated, is improving after q
long sick spell.
John Hildebrand is busy manufse-
turing Jokes for his geese.
Bro. Creighton will preach at Eureka
school house Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kellerhals, of
Benton City, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Kellerhals, of this place, Sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
It's q Sicn of Danger.

when pimples, biotches and eruptions
appear on the skin, no matter how
slight. 1t warns you that your blood
isn't pure. Heed the warning while
there is yet time;cIear up your system
and purify the blood by taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t rouses every organ into natural
action, purifies and enriches the blood
and through it cleanses and invlgor-
ates the whole system. 1t attacks all
scrofuIous, skin and scalp diseases in
the right way-by purifying the blood
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
VANDALIA ITEMS.

COETh5puUuence Oh tue lcuEet.
VANDALIA, Mo-, June 14.-Misses
Daisy Fowler ang Pearl Butler, of Jas
samine, spent Friday in vandalia the
guest of Miss Esther Thole.
Jake Bungard, accompanied by ].
W. Lang, of Farber, left Thursday for
Kansas for harvest.
The Vandalia Public School Ia hav-
ing q catalogue issued and will be
finished and ready for sale by the 18th
inst.
Rev. James Reed, of st. Charles,
preached at the Baptist Church In this
city Thursday night. Rev. Reed was
formerly pastor of the church In Van
dalia and many old friends turned out
to hear him preach.
Uncle Jerry Rose Ia able to be
around and many friends are glad to
see him.
The Modern Woodmen of America
are preparing to have q grand picnic
the Fourth Of July at Perry and it will
be a good success
Verne and Pearl Beshears and Hop
Anderson came in Saturday from IlIi-
nois to visit relatives In our city.
Joe Reed, little son OF Fred Reed,
while playing in the yard, fell and
broke his leg.
Chiidren's Day was observed at the
Baptist Church Sunday night, which
the people enjoyed very much listen
ing to the little ones. A good crowd
and many sweet flowers filed the
house with sweet perfume.
Miss frankie %Culbertson, of thit
city, who has been visiting the chill
dren of sheriff Nelson at Mexico, re-
turned home Saturday.
VERNE Kendall came down Sunday
from Mexico to visit his parents and
friends.
Miss Woodlan, of st. Louis, is Wis
iting her cousin, Mrs. Pitcher, OF thif
city.
Edna Griggsby, of Farber, was In
this city Monday.
The band will play at Perry the
Fourth of July.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Rperuitinp Office.

Lieut.. Eagon has opened a recruit
ing office in DIR. Halley's consultation
rooms, south side square. They have
three or four recruits now and all
those who wish to join the volunteers
should hurry up, SO as to get to the
front as soon as possible. DIR. HALEY
is examining physician.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
DR.. Z. ]. Tnrner to be Married

UI. I. u. TuIuEl % DC MHIIIeu.
DR.. T. j. Turner's many friends in
Mexico extend cordial c~ongratula-
tions. The following invitation ex-
plains itself:
Mrs. Matte T. Bates requests the
pleasure of your company at the mar
riage of her daughter, Ella, to MIR.
Thomas Jackson Turner, on Wednes-
day afternoon, June %, 1898, at
O'Clock, 2736 Forest Avenue, Kansas
City, Mo. At home after July 10,
| INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Recruiting Officers Here.


The following soldiers are in Mexico
to enlist recruits:
Lieutenant W. @. Eagon, Corporal
ii. P. Robbins and privates w. II.
Seward, 8. P. Sawyer and ID. H.Tyson.
These men represent the following
companies: Lieut.. w. @. Eagon and
H. P. Robbins, CompanyL, of Mexico;
". Fl. Seward, Company 1, of Column
bia; s. P. Sawyer, Company X, of
Higginsville and Lexington; d. FL.
Tyson, Company M, of Excelsior
Springs.
Mexico is the chief place for re-
cruiting men. Their orders are to stay
here till they get 113 men for theThird
Battalion, Fifth Missouri Volunteers.
The boys are all looking we'll and
from their appearance are in fine
spirits. We think they will have nc
trouble in securing the 113 men, as
quite a number have expressed a de-
sire to ego to war"
The boys say that all of the Mexico
soldiers are in good spirits and anxious
to meet the enemy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Congressman
BOtkin's
Statement

WASHINGTON, DC, April /, 1898.
Dr.. S. B. Hartman, Columbus. O.
MY DEAR Docros:-It gives me
pleasure to certify to the excellent
curative qualities Of your medicines:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. ]. T. Stephens and daughter,
Audry, and Miss Maggie Bassett, OF
Middle Grove, T. A. Abbott, Of st.
Louis, and A. o. Moore, of Canton,
are guests Of ". w. Settle and family
and are attending the Bible school
conyention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Killed Herself After Church:

Killed Herself After Church:
JoNEsBURG, Mo-, June 12.-Miss
Maggie Durmier, aged 20 years, killed
herself with poison this afternoon.
She attended church in the forenoon
and was apparently in good spirits.
No cause is assigned for her act.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
In Memory of Joseph A. KelIerhaIs.

In Memory of Joseph A. KellerhaIs.
There was universal regret and sim
cere sorrow among the friends and
relatives when they learned OF Joseph
Kellerhals' death. His father received
a telegram Saturday at 10 O'Clock
stating that his son was not expected
to live. lie left on the first train but
arrived too late to sec his ION alive.
There was only one brother at his bed
side to witness the last sad hour Of his
death.
Deceased was born Dec. 2S, 1867, at
Nauvoo, ILL.,, and died at his home In
st. Charles county, Mo-, on June 4,
1898. lie leaves a father, four broth
ers and two children to mourn his
loss.
Funeral services were held ut the
Lutheran church Monday, June Q, at
10 o'clock. The church was crowded
with friends and relatives of the
deceased. He was laid to rest beside
his wife, who passed away about five
months ago.
A precious one from us ID gone,
A voice we loved Is still;
A place is vacant In our home
Which never can be filed.
| God In his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And, though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven.
A FRIEND.