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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-12-17
Money shipped to Cuba.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE sum OF
100000 was drawn from the subtrcas-
ury for shipment to Cuba on the
steamship Concho, which sailed Satur-
lay. Major g. r. Smith, paymaster Of
United States volunteers, and a de-
tachment from the Thirteenth United
States infantry from Governors is
land, accompanied the treasure to
Cuba.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-12-17

California hns aclub of left-hnnded
persons with over 2 700 members.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-12-17

Pope Leo XIII. has always done his
best to encourage art. Some time ago
he offered the sum of $4,000 to the art
ist who could paint the best picture of
the holy family. Forty-six paintings
accordingly were submitted to a spe-
rinl commission recently to be judged,
but as none was considered rs Of sufli--
Gent merit to gain the prize another
competition is to be held.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17

inc troubles and their reflex symp-
toms. The principle on which Viavi
does its work is that of absorption,
the remedy being applied to the seat
OF the disease and absorbed into the
system by the action of nature,
strengthening the parts to an extent
that completely restores them to
health. The several forms in which
Viavi is manufactured Is as follows:
capsules and cerate for uterine dis
orders OF women; tablettes for weak
ness, arrangements and diseases of
the alimentary canal; the liquid Viavi
for colds, catarrh and stomach trouble;
sano for hemorrhoids; Viavi laxative,
rheumatism cure, and an iron tonic.
The head Office of the County of Au-
drain Is located in Mexico ON 2l4 East
Liberty street and Is under the man
agement of Mrs Ruth S. Jones. This
lady was formerly engaged in teach
ing school when her attention was at
tracted to the beauty and prosperity
of the Viavi movement; four years ago
she entered the work The office In
Mexico has only been established
since June, 1897, but the success 1t has
already attained Is shown by the
many heartfelt testimonials which
this lady has received from all parts
of the country and the splendid cures
which have been and are being ac-
complished in Mexico Mrs Jones is
an able and enterprising lady who is
indefatigable in her efforts to explain
this wonderful remedy, believing that
in bringing this cure to the notice of
women she IS doing that which will
prove a lasting benefit to humanity
Every lady in the county is cordially
The merits of this medicine explained
or those who are out oil town Can write
to Mrs Ruth S Jones, who will give
all correspondence prompt attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17

Representatives of the regular school
of medicine in Audrain county. He
was born in Boone county, Mo. He
attended the public school and later
took course at the Missouri State
University. Adopting medicine as a
profession, he entered the Missouri
Medical College, of st. Louis, from
which he graduated in 1884, and in the
same year he began the practice of
his profession in Mexico. In 1890 he
took a post graduate course in the
Polytechnic Hospital in New York City.
The doctor does a general prac-
tice and has, by constant study and
devotion to his profession, kept him
self in the front rank and acquired q
reputation that is more than local, he
being medical examiner for the Equit-
able, of New York; New York Life,
Home Life, Massachusetts Mutual and
other insurance companies. The doc
tor has also been surgeon for the
Wabash Railroad for the past eight
years. DIR. Gave 10 an active member
of the American Medical Association,
Missouri Medical Association, Wabash
Surgeons Association, Linton District
Medical Association and the Audrain
County Medical Association, while
in fraternal orders he affiliates with
the Knights of Pythias and Maccabees.
the DOCTORS practice extends all over
the county and the skill he has dis
played, together with bis genial man
ner, has gained for him a host of
friends, by whom he is warmly
esteemed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
1.-THE Signs of the Times.''
Painted BY j. F. Sutton, Exclusive
Sign Painter, North Washington
Street, Mexico, Mo.

Mexico can truly be said to be one
or the handsomest cities of its size in
the State, and the attractive signs
which decorate many of her estab-
lishments add not a little to her looks
Too much credit cannot be given F.
Sutton, the subject of our sketch,
and who is also the artist who has
accomplished this excellent work.
Though a native OF Illinois, he is in
all the essentials a typical Missourian
Before locating in Mexico, Mr.. Sutton
was engaged in the finishing depart
ment of the Memphis, Tenn, railway
coach shops. His business was estab-
lished here nine months ago and since
the time of it's inception the trade has
been increasing, until au the present
time it lie the largest business of the
kind in the city, being almost without a
competitor. Over 1 800 signs painted in
the past four months, is a record which
few can beat. The name of the pro-
jector bears a reputation for thor
oughness and his excellent work may
be seen all over the city. His designs
are unique, artistic and finely exc
cuted.
Mr.. Sutton is prepared at all times
to make contracts for any kind of
sign work, guaranteeing that his work
shall be done according to specifica-
tions. The public will find him wIthal
a genial gentleman, ever exerting
himself to please his patrons, believ-
ing that good, honest work at a reason
able price is the only way to acquire a
lasting reputation. If you need any
thing in the way of artistic sign
painting, call and see him at 2O9 North
Washington street, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
BEN wARFoRD KILLED.
Crushed to Death by the Cars in st.
Louis Thursday.

T. B. Warford, formerly Street Com
missioner of Mexico, late in the employ
of the Frisco railroad in st. Louis,
Mo-, was crushed to death by the cars
backing down on him Thursday, Feb.
10. Ben lived for FIVE hours after he
was injured and, although conscious
to the last, suffered terribly. He
leaves wife, four sons and three
He was insured with The
A. o. u. w. order. Mr.. Warford had
many friends In Mexico, and as Street
Commissioner was most efficisntand
faithful public servant. The LEDGER
joins ali In extending sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved family.
The st. Louis Chronicle, referring to
the accident, says: Thomas b. War
ford, a car repairef for the Frisco
road, 80 years old, married, living at
451s Eager road, was probably fatally
crushed while working on a car at
Tiffany-road and the railroad tracks
Thursday. He was repairing car on
q siding ana a freight train backed
down upon him. His left hip and arm
were crushed to pulp and he was
internally injured. DR.. Fleming at
tended him and sent him home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
CHALLENaE IN KENTUCKY.
Col. Thomas B. Moore Wants to Fight
Desha Breckenridge.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. "a politi-
cal sensation is caused by the pubIica-
ton of a letter from Col. Thomas B.
Moore, of Bourbon county, leading
Silver Democrat, denouncing Desha
Breckinridge, son of Col. w. @. P.
Breckinridge, editor of the Herald,
and suggesting duel to settle their
differences. Col. Moore is an ex-Con-
federate and is paralyzed in his right
arm. He suggests that both use left
arms. The feeling between tho men
was engendersd in the Breckinridge-
Owens Congressional contest four
years ago. Col. Moore was recently
suggested as a penitentiary commits
sioner and tho Herald ridfcuIed him.
This led to the challenge. Rreckin-
ridge is In Frankfort and will probably
answer Col. Moore tomorrow. Col.
Bree kinridge declines to discuss the
challenge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17

upon death was certain, and that the
only hope lay in the operation, how
ever slight that hope was
Judge Macfarlane being acquainted
with the dangers of the operation was
very loath to undergo it, and until
Thursday night would not consent to
have it performed. He finally did so,
however, and DR.. II. H. Mudd, assist
ed by his brother, DIR. Harvey G..
Mudd, and Drs. Fischel and Baum
garten, performed the operation.
They found very bad state Of infiam-
nation. When the knife laid bare the
condition of the eminent jurist, the
surgeons and physicians concluded 1t
would be next to impossible for him to
recover. The disease had advanced
too far.
The fact that Judge Macfarlane is 81
years of age makes his recuperativs
powers very slight, especially where
there is added to this his debility from
the ravages of the disease, which had
so far advanced. AT a late hour to-
day he had not fully recovered from
the effects of the anaesthetic given
him 80 that the operation could be
performed.
While the Judge had regained con-
sciousness, he was not thoroughly
clear, having frequent mental lapses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
Judge Maciarlane Dead.
THE WELL KNOWN AND ENr-
NENT JURIST PASSES To
HIS REWARD.
Death the Result of An Operation
Performed in st. Louis For Ap-
pendicitis - The Body Was
Brought to This City For
Burial Biographical.

Judge G. B. Macfarlane, Presiding
Judge of Division No. of the Mis-
souri Supreme Court, died at St.
Luke's Hospital In st. Louis at eight
a. m. Saturday, Feb. IL.
Deceased was born near Richiand,
Galloway county, Mo. ,oI Jan. 81. 1887.
He was educated by his father, George
Bennett Macfarlane, who was native
born Scotchman and possessed a fine
education. At the age OF II or IS years
Judge Macfarlane started to school at
James Smiths Academy at Richland,
which was but two miles west of his
home and four miles north of Fulton.
Here the young man studied for three
or four years. He left there for West
minister College, wnere ne studied for
two years. He proved himself to be
possessed Of most wonderful mind.
He was especially fine in mathemat-
les.
Judge Macfarlane, after reading law
for some time, was admitted 10 the
bar in 1851 and during the war carried
on the practice of his profession at
Rushville, Ill. He also taught school
in that State.
In 1855 he moved to this city and,
with his brother, John entered into
the practice of law as permanent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
The ViaVi Movement.
A Grand Cause-Its Purpose
and Progress.

It is something wonderful to note
the progress of the Viavi business,
which begun something less than
nine years ago with home office In
San Francisco, Cal. An office may
be found in almost every city of the
United States and is rapidly reaching
every nook and corner of the word,
offices being established in almost
every nation on the globe. 1t is not
enough to say that this remedy bids
fair to become the greatest known to
the world, for 1t has already gained
the greatest reputation as . cure for
women's ailments of any remedy sci
ence has discovered 1t ID interesting
to meet the Viavi people wherever
you go and notice the earnestness,
real and enthusiasm with which they
pursue their work. Comparatively q
few years ago the founders and pres
ent proprietors of this business based
its esta blishmeDt upon the belief that
the greatest needs of modern times
was healthy wives and mothers; that
the physical condition of women Was
far below what it should or need be;
that the future generation might be
perfect physical types OF men and
women. That this is the result: first,
lack of knowledge of their own
physical organization and apprecia-
ton of hygiene needs and physical
reform; and second, n lack of curing
these diseases in their early stage.
Upon the ply sical condition of moth.
ers hinges the destiny of the world
and every human life; it measures
the sorrow and happiness Of lite; 1t, in
q large degree, determines the pros
| perity and failure of life; 1t measures
the sanity and insanity; 1t largely de.
termines the highest extont to which
science, art, literature and business
shall attain; ii measures the strength
and greatness of statesmen; In fact
there 10 no influence In the world, NJ
condition of life, no state of existence
that does not depend on q healthy
mother. The Viavi movement WA
the first organized force to realize
these facts, and more has been don'
| In q practical way through its legion
of strong-minded and untiring work
ers to relieve the suffering and to ele
vate women to higher standard o
physical health than has ever beei
done by any organized force hereto
fore. Viavf, meaning "the way te
health" il o home treatment for utter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17

ONE of our most intelligent ladies,
and lady who knows what it takes
70 make a good town and good
county, has handed US the following
statement of facts for publication. 1t
" worth reading twice: "Do good
roads enhance the value of lands? We
should say yes. Men who wish to
purchase farms always look to road
facilities. or what good is a fine
hfm II you cannot get the produce
10 market? Every ybody wants good
easy way to travel. Let us not make
t6e mistakes our forefathers did, in
theneglect of constructing hard roads.
Thousands of dollars have been spent
IN useless work, while the same
amount could have been profitably in
vested. Hard roads are monumen,
b builders"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
without permitting LESSONS and pains
to interfere. S. gs
BIOGRAPHICAL.

-F
The "Beneh and Bar OF Missouri
Oities,'' referring to deceased, says:
George Bennett Macfarlane was a son
of George and Catherine (Bsnnett)
Macfarlene, and was born In Galloway
county, No., Jan. q, 1887. His father
was from Ayrshire, Scotland his moth
OK was born in Madison county, Ken
tucky. The subject OF THE sketch was
educated In part ut Westminster Coi-
lege, in his native county, and at dit
ferent academies, where hecompleted
the college curriculum, teaching a
short time. He was admitted to the
bar in 1861; but civil war had COM
menced and, instead of opening an
Office, he remained on his fathers
farm.
In 1854 Mr.. Macfarlane went to
Rushville, Schuyler county, Illinois, and
WAS licensed to practice, bat hardly
made beginning. The next year he
returned to Miss uri, opened an office
In Mexico, and made splendid cue
cess at bis profession. Mr.. Macfarlane
was appointed Probate Judge by Gov.
Brown In 1879; was elected to the same
ofice in 1874, and not long afterward
resigned. For many years he was a
sehool director and did his share in
improving the character of the public
ecbools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
It Will Be Built This Year-To Cost
in the Neighborhood of Twelve
Thousand Dollars.

At a meeting of the members of
the congregation of the Presbyterian
church Thursday afternoon it was de-
cided to build a new church here this
year. The building should cost, ex-
elusive of furniture, about S12, 600.
While there was not a large number
present all who were there were very
enthusiastic for the new enterprise
and made liberal contributions. A
large number who were not able to
attend the meeting have expressed
themselves heartily in favor of the
movement. Not only the members OF
the church, but the members of the
congregation and other Christian peo-
pie of Mexico are in sympathy with
the enterprise.
The finance committee appointed
at this meeting is composed of B. B.
Tureman, VIM. Pollock, Hon. w. M.
Treloar, w. Fl. Brown and J. W.Trim-
bic. Those who are interested IN this
matter should not wait for the COM
mittse to call on them, but should
give the matter their immediate at
tention. All members OF the congre-
cation are as much interested as the
members of the committee. With the
cordial cooperation of the entire
church the money can be subscribed
within the next ten days and the
church completed and furnished by
early fall. Nearly one-half Of the
money was subscribed and all of it in
eight before the meeting adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17

The tolling of the Court House bell
IN Mexico at IL O'Clock, a, m. Saturday,
February IL, 1898, announced the fact
that Supreme Judge g. B. Macfariane
died at St. Luke's Hospital, in st.
Louis, at 8 a. m. on that day.
Judge G. B. Macfarlane was an hon
sst man, an able lawyer, genial gem
tleman, faithful husband, q loving
fathsr and devoted Christian. No
more could be said of any man; no
less could be said of the deceased and
NE truth be told. Judge Macfarlane
~ self-m man and by his indus
W, honesty of purpose and ability, at
Ne time Of his death stood at the head
ef bis profession in the state of Mis-
sc0ri. During the last twenty Ave
yeau he was identified with every
novement for good in this city. He
- manly man and beloved and
respected by all who knew him, young
= Old, rich or poor. Judge Macfar-
ass was not q politician, but states
han and q jurist without guile.
me deceased was Knight Templar
.ason and an elder in the Presbyter-
~ cnurch Of this city, and no man
Msnln the knowledge Of the writer
~ moro devoted to the principles OF
unristian religion than the de-
-. His death is mourned by
sssefy citizen OF the commonwealth OF
Mi1souri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
=. w. Buckley,
Attorney-at-Law, Mexico, Mo.

To be a successful lawyer calls for
an amount of knowleged that is rarely
necessary in any other business. One
must possess not only knowledge of
all the various laws of the country,
but he must also acquire an intimate
knowledge of the majority of COM
mercial business and corporations,
cages his attention. Such q man is
prominent attorneys. This gentle
man is native of England, and ear
ly in lite he became a resident of
Kentucky and about thirty years ago
moved to Grand Old Missouri and
entered into the mercantile busi-
ness with his brother j. H Buckley in
Mexico in 1868. Having a strong lean
ing toward the legal profession, he be-
gan the study of law and in 1882 was
admitted to the bar by Judge Elijah
Robinson. He then began success
fully the practice of his professions; his
ability being recognized by our citi-
zens in 1885, when he was elected to
the position of City Attorney, serving
one term In 1890 he was again elect
ed to that position, serving until 1894
In this department of the law Mr..
Buckley stands at the top and during
these latter terms of office he accom-
plished some excellent work; especi-
ally that of framing the ordinances
under which the city is now govern
ed. This work of M. Bickley's was
thorough in all respects and bears
the marks of deep research and care
full study. 1t is worthy of comment
that Mr. Buckley cast his first vote
in 1872 for Horace Greeley and ever
since has been a faithful follower of
the Democratic party. He stands
solid for bimetallism and last year
was secretary of the Mexico Bryan
in the work of organizing Audrain
county. There is q feeling among
Mr.. Bickley's friends that his long
services to the cause of Democracy
should not go unrewarded, and if he
receives the nomination for Probate
Judge, for which office he is q candi-
date, he will no doubt bring it to the
same energy, Judgment and impartial
actions that have characterized his
whole life. In 1870 Mr.. Buckley was
married to Miss Alice Dobyns, Of this
city. He Is associated in business
with his son, Mr.. Howard L. Buckley,
q graduate of the Law Department OF
the State University and a bright
young man, under the firm name of
Buckley & Buckley. In fraternal or
ders S. w. Buckley affiliates with the
Masons and A. o. q. w. A capable
lawyer, careful in protecting the in
terests of his clients, of strict integ-
rity and possessing all the character.
istlcs that go to make the loyal citizen
and good neighber-such q man is
the subject of our sketch.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
KIDNAPPED HER CHILD.
plucky Missouri Woman Triumphs,
After an Exciting Chase.

CENTRAIIA, Mo-, Feb. s.-Consid-
erable excitement was created on the
streets here to-day. John Cupp, Of
Kirksville, Mo-, separated from bis
wife some time ago, and q suit for
divorce is pending. He brought his
three children here. His wife has
been lowering around here for sew
eraf days, and while her little 4-year-
old son was playing in the street, the
mother suddenly appeared, grabbed
the child and ran, followed by an
excited crowd. She carried the child
two blocks, then dashed into the
Globe Hotel, ran up the front stairs,
through the building and down the
back stairs to an alley. Then she ran
to Bryson's livery stable, where Ed.
Edwards procured buggy, overlook
the woman and child and drove north
over the Audrain line. Meanwhile
officers were rushiag around with
warrants, while over fifty men were
prepared to aid the woman to escape
and retard the officers. The woman
was full of pluck and determination
and escaped with her child.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
DIR. G.. H. HALEY, Physician
and Surgeon.

In the conglomerate of our COM
munities the hurry and hustle of busi-
ness calls mems attention who fill its
marts and direct its commerce, but
while humanity is doomed to its heir
ship of ills, while sickness will assert
itself in the healthiest places, while
accident cannot be avoided or wounds
and fractures prevented. while there
are new arrivals to be helped into this
vale of tears" and old inhabitants
to be assisted out of it, we can Ill af-
ford to lose sight of our medical men,
who, II less obtrusiv-, are by far the
most useful and necessary members
of the .sbody polite" +" A well equip
ped, conscientious doctor is one of the
most desirable of neighbors and that
place is BILE sed which has at hand q
practitioner whose training enables
him to meet all emergencies and form
direct diagnoses of the complaints of
humanity The su ject of our sketch,
DIR @. r HALEY, Wa. born in 1851 in
Galloway County The son of Thos
III and Mildred HALEY, he is one OF
seven Sons, and like many Americans
who make their mai K "he was raised
on q farm" He was educated I'm the
public schools and the state unfversl-
ty, studying medicine at the latter
place, and afterwards graduating
from the Missouri Medical College al
ST. Louis and also took q post gradu.
ate course at the same institution. He
then took part of course at the
st. Louis Medical College and a
course and graduated at the Bellevue
Hospital College, New York, afteI
| which he took q course of special in.
| structions at the London Hospitals
He began practice in st. Charles
county and afterward located in Mex.
leo In 1888. So it will be seen from
this that DIR. HALEY has had thor
ough training and he is one of the
doctors whose heart and soul are in
his work and this doubtless has en-
abled him to achieve the success hs
has attained. He Ii careful surgeon
and has done excellent work in thii
department of his profession. DIR
HALEY has two brothers In the sam,
profession who have acquired 1arg'
practice In other parts Of the State
Dir. HALEY has . large and lucratfv,
practice and has won the confidence
and respect of bis clientele by hi
kindly manner and conscientious at
tention to his patients.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-17
DIR. e. 8. CAVE.


The regular school OF medicine is
the oldest In the world to-day and has
ever since its existence led all others.
Il numbers among its members some
Of the most skillful physicians and
surgeons. They are liberal and pro-
gressive body OF highly Intelligent
gentlemen and are always willing and
anxious to adopt any new discovery
that will either aid them or bene-
i At their patients: piests. They are, with 9th
blatant claims of ignorant, untrain cd
persons, who, 10 their ignorance,
loudly proclaim that they are the only
wise men in the world and possess the
elixir Of life, bct who, - matter Of