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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

Out in the world, jostled by stran-
gers, anxious and busy with business
complications, the travelling man learns
to appreciate the careful attention and
hospitality which marks the expert
enced and true host of a comfortable
hotel, which sheds contentment and
repose upon the tired soul, even though
he be ga stranger in q strange land"
To those acquainted with Mexico 1t is
superhuous to say. that tie leading
commercial hotel is the ever popular
"Windsor." 1t has been in operation
for many years, but has been kept
right up to date, having a short time
ago been refurnished and repainted
and several alterations made, includ
ing the installing of electric light and
modern sanitary appliances and re-
modelling the Office, the latter being
especially worthy of mention, as 1t is
equal to that of first. class metro
politan hotel. 1t has fifty bedrooms,
together with parlors and sample
rooms, all of which are furnished in
the most modern, elegant and tasteful
style, at once presenting an appear
ance of elegance and comfort. The
dining room is lofty and artistically
Q6cOIdttu. lu0 Inouu, WuiCu 10 pre-
pared by a first-class chef and served
politely and promptly by experienced
attendants who unite with the pro-
prietor in providing for the comfort
of the guests, Is unsurpassed. Col. FL.
@. Eagou, the proprietor, has had
many years. experience as caterer to
the travelling public in Eastern hotels.
He is genial, pleasant gentleman
whom it is pleasure to meet and he
has the gift of making a guest feel
that he is at home and thoroughly
welcome, and it is these traits of char
acter that make him popular with his
fellow citizens and the travelling pub
lie and his house the headquarters for
commercial travellers and the business
mems and tourists hotel. There is no
doubt the "Windsor'' will coatinue to
grow in popular favor, for Col Eagon
is untiring in his efforts to provide for
the comfort of his guests and never
fails to hold custom when once obtain
ed. Mr.. Oscar Collins makes an oblig-
ing and efficient day clerk, while Mr..
III. I. Matthews, late of the Palace
Hotel, Fulton, is night clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

general refinement. This business
was established in 1869 and is carried
on in handsome store of the dimen-
sions of 20x100 feet, stocked with
full line of school books, bibles, STAN
dard works, stationery, wall paper,
magazines, periodicals and artists
supplies. A full line of all the latest
books is kept, while his stock of
fancy goods comprises q variety that
is both extensive and artistic. The
people of this county should certainly
pay this store visit, for they will
find many things to charm tho eye
and enlighten the mind, and all at
prices as cheap, II not cheaper, than
those prevailing In our larger cities.
The proprietor, ]. HI. Sallee, is q ma
tive of Missouri and a gentleman of
intelligence and taste. He came to
Mexico in 1858 and by dIligent atten-
ton to business, courteous treatment
of patrons and always keeping up-to-
date goods he has built up q trade
which has been increasing day by day
until day he stands at the head OF
the oldest and most reliable book
store in Mexico. Mr.. Sallee is one of
our well-known citizens, one who has
ever worked for the advancement of
Audrain county, and his long and
honorable business career has earned
him many friends. A lifelong Demo-
crat, he has always been an earnest
worker IN behalf of the party.
1t will well repay anyone of lit
erary turn of mind to pay this store a
visit, and they will, indeed, be hard
to please IL they cannot make q
selection.
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The Leading Lumber Yard.
Frank Coatsworth, Dealer in Lumber,
sashes Doors and All Kinds Build
ers' Material, North Jefferson Street,
Mexico. Mo-

In the history of the progress of
cities, their growth and enlargement
Of commercial interests, the statistician
becomes aware that the lumber dealer
plays most important part In their
upbuilding The stocks carried by
these concerns indicate the class of
city which Is being developed, and
by examining these stocks we may
judge of the value of the improve
ments carried on. The lumber inter-
ests of Mexico are important, and
among them we find the establish
ment OF Frank Coatsworth, the fore
most In hustiiBg for trade aud carry
| Ing an extensive stock OF all kinds Of
dressed and undressed lumber sash
es, d'ofs, moulding, paints. lime,
cement, In fact, everything In the line
Of builders materials The proprietor
permits no misrepresentation Of his
stock, which fact IN Itself accoants In
q large measure for the somewhat re-
mark able success of this undertaking.
The stock Is all stored under sheds,
thus insuriDg that 10 is In prime con-
dition. This business was establish
ed In 1868 and is located on North JEFF
terson street ON which it has q 'front.'
age Of $50 feet, and some idea of the
magnitude Of the business may be
gathered from the fact that an aver
age of six men are employed. The
proprietor, Mr.. Frank Coatsworth, is q
native of the Buckeye state, but has
been q resident OF this section since q
boy. He is one Of Mexico's enterpris-
ing younger business men, respected
for his genial manners and esteemed
for bis Integrity. lie offers every adj
vantage and convenience to purchas-
ers and has enjoyed the success which
characterizes the naturally energetic
and conservative man. Mr.. Coats-
worth Is la o position TO quote prices
that will be found most satisfactory,
and we strongly recommend ourread-
ers to give this yard trial.
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ection. The property consists of 81 y

rection. The property consists of 81 u
acres of land, with all the necessary
modern buildings and equipments.
There has been planted 4,500 apple
trees of the Gano, Ben Davis, Jona-
than, Mammoth Blnck Twig, Arkan-
sas Black, and DIR. Walker varieties,
which are now two years old, 1,700
blackberry bushes, 500 strawberries
and 2,700 assorted trees, comprising
pears, peaches, plums, cherries, etc.
These trees are all doing we'll and are
in prime condition and the proprietor
anticipates their being q complete
success as a revenue producer. In
addition to the cultivation of fruit,
MIR. Guthrie has devoted considerable
time to the breeding of registered
Holstein cattle and Berkshire hogs,
while he owns the only pack of
trained Englisk blood hounds In the
county. He has also pure bred Scotch
terriers, Irish setters, Mammoth
Bronze turkeys, Barred Plymouth
Rock chickens and fancy pigeons.
His live stock is for sale at reasonable
prices, and to anyone desiring pure
bred animals this presents q favor
able opportunity. Too much credit
cannot be given Mr.. Guthrie for his
efforts to advance the fruit growing
interests of the county and we trust
that his example will be followed by
others, as it will be an important fac
tor in advancing the general pros
perity and the value of Audrain coun-
ty lands. Mr.. Guthrie is more promi-
nently known in connection with his
real estate, loan, insurance and alb
stract of titles business, which he has
conducted so successfully several
years.
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been one of continual progress, its
capital now being 500, 900 and having
q surplus of $25, 900, placing 1t in the
front ranks of solid and reliable insti-
tutions. Much of its success Is due to
the fact that every man connected in
the remotest or most direct way with
its management is known for his in
tegrity and business ability. The fol-
lowing gentlemen comprise its officers
and directors: J. E Ross, President;
w. w. Fry, Vice. President; j. NJ.
Marmaduke, Cashier; S. M. Locke,
Assistant Cashier; E. E. Jones, A. G.
Barnes, J. w. Bolts, w. III. French, B.
r. Cauthorn, l.. Hord, j. E. Ross, w.
w. Fry and j. M. Marmaduke. These
gentlemen comprise the foremost
business men of our city. They are
known and respected for their recti-
tude, sound Judgment, prudent busi-
ness methods and a careful regard for
the best interests Of the City of Mex
leo. Mr.. Ross is one of our prominent
capitalists, being closely Identified.
with the interests of Audrain County
and is also owner Of large ranch in
Texas. MIR. Fry, the Vice-President,
is q prominent member of the bar,
his ability az lawyer having gained
q IcputatiOu tuhb Is uOT6 tlhu lOC2Ai.
Mr.. Marmaduke, the cashier, has been
identified with the bank for about 25
years. He possesses shrewd judg-
ment, which Is alike exercised in the
interest of the banks patrons and
stockholders, and while his direction
of the company's affairs is judicious,
it is at the same time liberal and en-
terprising. Mr.. Locke, the Assistant
Cashier IA we'll known To all our citf-
zens, his accommodating and genial
manner making him popular with all
their patrons. An unostentatious ad-
herence to a conservative. yet &C
commodating policy has raised this In
stitution to It's present high standing.
1t does q general banking business,
buys and sells exchange on all the
principal cities of the United States
and devotes special attention to col
lsctions. The last statement. dated
October 81, 1897. shows as follows:
TOTAL resources, $267, 44s. .s3; total de-
posits, S145,S55
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Approved Fire Insurance.
j. D. Tucker & Son, Fire Insurance
Agents, Dealers in Real Estate and
Loans, Mexico, Mo.

Up to few years ago it was COM
mon idea that almost any man could
handle fire insurance business success
fully, but time has gone to show our
merchants and property owners that,
in transacting such business with men
who are experts in that particular line,
considerable advantage accrues to
them in many ways, for reliable and
expert insurance agent is ever attent-
i've in pointing out to the insurer
various little ways in which money
may be saved. One of the leading
firms in this kind of business in Mex
Ico is that of j. d. Tucker & Son,
whose office is located on Water street
between Promenade and Jackson
streets. This firm represents the most
reliable fire insurance companies,
among them being the "Continental,"
of New York, the Commercial Un-
ion, rof London, the "Norwich Union,"
of England, the fHanover," of Nsw
York, the American Fire. of Phila-
delphia, the "Germ an,"' of Freeport,
ILL.,, the "Merchants," "West Ches-
teri and "Pacific," ali of New York.
This business was established in 1882
as Bassford & Tucker and in 1888 was
changed to the above. They also do
q good business i'm city and county
real estate and loanIng money, having
ample capital resources. The firm
consists of J. d. Tucker and FL. E. G.
Tucker. Mr.. J. d. Tucker, the found
er of the firm, is a native of Kentucky,
but was raised in Illinois from g very
early age, thus imbibing that energy
which is characteristic of the native
of the "Prairie State" In 1855 he came
to Mexico. and shortly afterward
started in the grocery business, which
he carried on for twelve years until
he commenced his present business.
He is a man who mas ever taken an
active interest In the welfare of Mex
leo and has served as Councilman,
president of the board of school direc-
tors and as City Treasurer. Mr.. Tuck
er is extensively interested in real
estate, being owner of the tucker
House" and other hne residences and
business blocks. In conducting the
business his efforts are ably seconded
by his son, H. E. O. Tucker, who has
devoted a considerable amount of
study to this line of work. He Is en-
ergetic and enterprising and cooper
ates with bis father in serving the
interests of their patrons in order to
secure for them at all times the great
est number OF advantages at the low
est possible premium. When consid-
ering the question OF insurance you
will find it to your interest to consult
this firm, as they will give You practi-
cal advice which can be relied on.
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sists of @. F. Shireman and J. Shire
man, Jr. The former undertakes the
management of the business. He is O
native of Pennsylvania and came to
Mexico in 1895 from Omaha, Neb.,
where he was employed by the noted
clothing house of Browning, King &
Co. The valuable experience he ac-
quired there in up-to-date methods Of
doing business has, together with the
best OF goods, low prices, courteous
treatment and honorable business
methods, been the secret of his pres
ent success. Mr.. ]. Shireman, Jr., is
located in st. Joseph, Mo-, in the same
line of business, conducting the larg-
est establishment In that city. The
Shlreman Clothing Company is here
to stay. Their goods, prices and
methods of business find favor with
the trading public, and visit to their
handsome establishment will convince
you of this fact. This firm has no
old style, shelf worn goods to dispose
of at ESQ called" cheap sales, which
only deceive buyers, but has first
class goods at equally low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

We wonder how many people of
this vast American continent have
ed the part which the cur
rency of the nation plays in the
of the general markets of
the world and realize how small
part it represents
Metallic money and its representa-
tive, the circulating note, are together
ohly the small change of trade en-
ployed In the settlement of balances
and the smaller purchases and pay
ments. This is best illustrated by
the fact that the statements of the
New York clearing house show that
not over per cent of its transactions
are liquidated in actual money; and
In this we realize that the exchanges
in the modern markets are affected
by the indirect agency of the credit
system and the banks and bankers
are its machinery. How important
then are solid, ably-managed bank
ing institutions to q thriving city,
rectors and stockholders are identi-
branch of industry carried on In their
locality. Such an institution is the
First National Bank of Mexico, Mo.
This undertaking was established as
the Exchange Bank in 1876, with q
capital of $25, 900, and In 1888 was in
corporated as a National Bank with
a paid-up capital of S50, 200, at which
1t now stands, and in addition has D
surplus amounting to $40, 800. Its
premises are located on South Jeffer-
son street, and are fitted up with
every modern convenience for the
of Its business, including
fire and burglar-proof safes. It
transacts general banking business
in all its branches, adopting q con-
servatiye yet enterprising policy,
which at once earns the confidence
of its patrons and has placed it In the
front rank of the solid banking insti-
tutions of the State. The following
well-known gentlemen comprise its
directorate: w. A. Morris, Esq.
J. M. Coons, Esq, r. r. Arnold, Esq.,
Joseph Boyd. Esq 1. F. Coons. Esq,
William Steffens, Ed, and J. Fl.
Wayne, Esq. Its officers are: w. A.
Morris. Esq President; J. M. Coons,
Esq, Vice-President r. r. Arnold,
Esq, Cashier; 8. J. Buckner, Esq,
Assistant Cashier. The above gentle
men comprise some Of the best business
men of our city. They are known
and respected for their rectitude, pru-
dent business methods and their
careful regard for the best interests
of the city of Mexico. The president,
w. A Morris, is q prominent capital
ist. He is connected with the grocery
business and is recognized as a man
of shrewd judgment and strict integ-
rity. Mr.. Arnold, the cashier, has
had wenty-five years experience in
the banking business. His direction
OF the banks affairs is judicious and
on sound lines, while 1t is at the same
time liberal and enterprising. The
bank does general banking business
and buys and sells exchange on all
the principal cities of America. The
last official statement made TO the
Comptroller OF the Currency, dated
December, 1897, shows its total re-
sources as amounting to $3.50, 1858,
while its deposits were $4,000.
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Most Attractive.
The Leading and Fashionable Cloth
ing, Gentlemen's Furnishings and
Hat Store of the Shireman Clothing
Company, North Side Square, Mex
ico Mo


When firm can enter a market
whose ranks seem already well sup
piled and establish and build up a
fiourishing trade it not only substan-
tiates the theory, "that competition
is the life of trade" but also that the
management of such firm is composed
of men with a. natural aptitude for
business. A type of this valuable class
is the Shireman Clothing Company,
who established their present business
in 1896. Their premises, which are
located on the North Side of the Pub
lie Square, are of the dimensions of
24x110 feet. They are fitted up in a
most modern style, every corner of
the store being we'll lighted, while
their magnificent plate glass front ex-
GELS anything In Mexico. The stock
carried consists of ready made cloth
ing, gentlemen's furnishing goods and
fine line of hats, including Stetson's
soft hat and leading stiff blacks,
selected from the best manufacturers
in New York and Chicago, and they
are the acme of style, fit and finish,
while their prices are such that 1t only
requires an inspection in order to
make You a purchaser. The firm con-
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Leading Business Enterprises.
Makes Popular the Dry Goods En-
porium OF M, r. Wise, South JEFF
ferson Street. Mexico, Mo.

Entering the attractive emporium
of the above popular gentleman, you
are ct once impressed with the air Of
elegance and taste which pervades
the whole establishment. The same
characteristics are found In the stock,
which 10 composed Of foreign and
domestic dry goods, notions and
fancy goods OF every description.
Dry goods covers such IN extensive
ground that Il would absorb too much
space to 60 into detail, but sufice to
say that tho best w'saves and latest
patterns in dress g0t1ds are provided
and the general stock has been most
carefully selected. For good goods,
low prices and courteous attention
this eatablishment u unoxcolled.
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A great deal regarding the wealth

A great deal regarding the wealth,
resources and prospects Of . city may
be predicted from the number, extent
and standing of It's banking institu-
tions. The City Of Mexico IL not only
willing, but proud to be guaged by
this standard, for In no other direction
does It show to better advantage.
Leaving the general banking inter-
ests for q moment, we desire TO make
mention Of . banking house that since
Its inception has risen to m assured
and foremost position among the solid
financial institutions Of the State.
The Mexico Savings Bank was estab-
lished early In 1859 by some Of the
most prominent citizens Of Mexico
having . paid mp capital Of $50. 900
Since beginning b1sinessits record hAa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10
James 8. SnidOw, County Clerk
for Audrain County.

The county of Audrain Is favored In
the possession of a corps of officials who
labor unitedly for the best interests of
the whole community Economy with
out unnecessary stint has characterize
ed the administration of our county
affairs and Is the direct result of the
selection of officials from the active
vocations of life and who are interest
ed in the public welfare and Identified
i'm the best interests of our county.
Mr. James Shannon Snidow, our Coun-
ty Clerk, has won the favor of our
citizens for his able, conscientious and
courteous discharge of mis- duties He
Is q native of Vir kinia, where he was
born In IS48, and came with his par
ents to Missouri in lS49. locating in
Monroe County. The death of his
father, when he was six years old,
left him to solve the problem of his
future career unaided 1t is fact
that when 2l years old Mr.. Snidow
had not learned to read, but with grit
and energy as his capital he started
out to acquire his education, attending
school in the winter and working on q
farm In the summer In order to earn
the money to procure his education
After completing his studies he se-
lected the profession of school teach
er, to which most of his life has been
devoted. No better endorsement OF
his capabilities can be given than to
mention that he taught school in ole
neighborhood for seventeen years, and
in one district for nine years. In 1877
he came to Audrain County, and his
quiet, unassuming manner, together
with his devotion to his work, soon
gained him o host Of friends. In 1894
he was candidate for the nomination
on the Democratic ticket for his pres
ent Office, and although opposed by q
very popular man, he won the contest
| MIR. Snidow married Miss Clara D.
Milsap, of st. Clair County, mosi
accomplished lady, and their happy
home fs graced by the presence Of five
bright girls. Mr.. Snidow's admins
tration of his office has been mos
commendable, his methodical worE
and courteous attention earn the re.
spect and good will of all those hs
comes In contact with. 1t is custo
mary, where the services of an off1cia
have been satisfactory, to return hin
for the second term, and we are SUR
that Mr.. Snidow's friends viii rally Il
/ his support, as his fidelity TO the in
/ terests of tho county deserve this just
i ly esrned reward.
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We are somewhat in the dark as to
the exact origin of the term Racket"
as applied to the busy line of mercan-
tile activity owned by our townsmen,
NJ. L. Brown & Co. and located on
South Washington street. After con-
siderable speculation, we have con-
cluded that it is sly hint at the rack
ct which the store, with its low and
popular prices, has caused among the
dealers and customers alike, in dry
goods, house furnishings, notions and
millinery. 1t was established in 1894
In q commodious store, measuring la
x20 feet, built with a double deck
which contains 750 square feet of floor
ing. At present ''The Racket" carries
Q $4,000 stock, which consists of
first class line of dry goods, queens
ware, house furnishings, toys, notions,
etc, all of which are sold at q price
which will surprise you. One of the
prominent features of this establish
ment is the fact that everything is
conducted on q cash basis. The pro
prietor buys for cash and sells on the
same terms, and is thus able to meet
any competition and offer his goods at
the lowest figures. High class goods
at the same price usually charged for
inferior qualities proves itself an axiom
on visit to this store. A faint idea of
the amount of business transacted may
be gained from the fact that seven as
sistants are employed, who earnestly
endeavor to extend to customers
prompt and polite attention, and are
always willing to show goods.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.
A special department is devoted to
millinery and is presided over by Miss
Sallie Owen, whose wonderful knack
of combining ribbons, feathers and
straw into dreams Of beauty is well
known to most of the ladies in Mex
leo. Everything is of the latest style
and the ladies of our city will do well
to inspect this line. The business is
owned by M. L. Brown& Co.,, the firm
consisting of n. L. Brown and ]. w.
Platt. Mr.. Platt, who undertakes the
active management, is Q native Of
Kansas and was previously engaged a.
. commercial traveller. He is q man
whose advent into the business circles
of Mexico has been q decided acquisi-
tion because Of his up-to date meth
ods OF business and honorable deal
ings. He has brought his extensive
business into smooth working oper-
alton with o thorough system Of
organization. Active and Intelligent,
he fully understands every detail OF
the trade, and his aim IL to cater satis-
factorily to his numerous customers,
- well % the public In general.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1898-02-10

All over the State of Missouri the
cemeteries are adorned with artistic
pieces of marble and granite work
furnished by A. z. Luckie, whose Of
fee and yard are located on West
Liberty street, Mexico, Mo. Here
one can obtain everything in the line
of monuments, headstones, tablets,
statuary, In fact, anything from the
polished, towering shaft that marks
some hero or statesman's grave down
to the plain, simple slab. A specially
is made OF mRntels and thing In
original styles, the work OF this house
being shown In our leading banks,