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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddell's, ILL.,, suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was fin
ally cured by using DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pill
for all stomach and all liver troubles.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Two Iowa glrls who took offense at
certain statements in a recent sermon
waylaid the minister afterward and
gave him cowhiding in public. This,
Of course, proved beyond question
that they really are "perfect ladies'"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

In to-day's LEDGER will be found a
statement regarding results in the
tests of sugar beets with reference to
Audrain county, Missouri. This mat
ter should be of interest to all OF our
readara
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t always gives prompt relief.
1t is most excellent for colds, too, as
it aids expectoration, relieves the
lungs and prevents any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. For sale by Wool
dridge & Purdy, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

FRoF. FRENCH SrRoTHER, superiu-
tendent Of Audrain county schools,
and one of Missouri's most enthusi-
astic public school men, who is in at
tondance at the State Teachers meet
lng at Jefferson City, writes the LED
GER - follows:
We have about 1,1o0 teachers in
attendance. Have had many able
papers read and some very fine ex-
senporaneous speeches among them.
! would mention John d. yincil, Pres
vent Black, of Missouri Valley Col
sse; superintendent Soldsn, of st.
Aeels, and q. NJ. Greenwood, of Kan
CITY, and others. The next meet
ng Of State Teachers Association
N'u b at Jefferson City"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

IT is now given out as fact that
Mary Ellen Lease, the he W oman of
Kansas, will make the race for Con-
gress in the 7th Congressional district
Of that State. She hopes to turn down
Jerry Simpson and get the nomina-
tion. That would be a disgrace to the
State of Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Col. JOHN A. KNOTT, editor of the
Hannibal (Mo.) Journal, is being
prominently mentioned as candidate
for Secretary of State. John Knott
is true and loyal Democrat and
Missouri has no more unselfish and
untiriug worker for the good OF the
cause. The party can well afford to
honor such men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mrs. 8. A. Ragsdale and sons, VIII
liam s., ]. w. and 8. p, desire to re-
turn heartfelt thanks to friends who
so kindly assisted them during the
Illness and death of their husband
and father, Cornelius Ragsdale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

PRISONERS in the Dover (Del.) jail
have broken out four times within the
present month. 1t is understood that
the Management will offer colored pic
ture cards hereafter at the end OF
each month for regularity in attend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06
Scpofula

Il a deep-seated blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure. S.S.S. Guaranteed tHseiy
yegetabke } is . real blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. Y. T. Buck, of Delaney, Ark, had
Scrofula for twenty-five years and most
of the time was under the care of the
doctors who corld not relieve her A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Hon. III. ]. GROVES, of the Lexing-
ton Intelligencer, is going to take
charge of the Independence (Mo.)
Daily Sentinel. Groves is thorough
bred newspaper man, and will make
the Sentinel one of the very best
daily papers in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06
Ledger q Good Thing.

Bob White is preparing q special
Agricultural and Industrial edition Of
the LEDGER which win sppear In the
near future. Bob never does things
by halves and the readers OF the LED
GER may expect something good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

1t looks like old times to see G.. D.
and Leslie Ferris hustling around
among friends in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Servia. In 1883 she obtained divorce
from him. He was heavily in debt and
the next year the Seryians gave a cash
indueement to persuade him to abdi-
cate. He was given a million dollars
to leave Servia forever. His son, Al
exander, was placed upon the throne.
He has excellent traits which he must
have inherited from bis mother.
Milan has inherited seven fortunes
and squandered all. This fortune he
inherited from Baron Balch, the heir
OF the man whose assassination
brought Milan to the throne.
GEORGE x. NASH.
It was generally believed that Hon.
George K. Nash, Of Ohio, would obtain
. high appointment through the re-
tirement of Justic Field. Some thought
he would be appointed to the Supreme
Court bench, while others believed he
would take the place of Attorney GEM
eral McKenna. George &. Nash is q
successful lawyer at Columbus, Ohio.
He acquired his education at the pub
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE LEDGER is glad to note that the
old fashion of keeping open house on
New Years day has been revived in
Mexico. There cannot be too much
sociabiiity in community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

John Maxwell and wife are enter
tanning Misses Florence Edgerly and
Eugenia Wright, Messrs. E. E. Over
street and Robert Wright, all of st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

@. r. Gibbs now travels for the
Mercantile Cigar Co., one of the
strongest firms in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

in the matter of the rescue alone
guaranteed his success. He modestly
says he only did that which every con-
scientious newsgatherer would have
done under the circumstances. Decker
has always conducted his assignments
with ability and has won the admira-
ton and esteem of his associates. He
is married and his young wife proudly
welcomed her husband back from his
successful mission. Decker is a young
man of nerve and intelligence. He is
of pleasant manner and fair face.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

A CINCINNATI man says he married
four women last summer "merely for
o Joke" 1t is evident that that fellow
has no sense of humor and very little
sense of any kind,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE safe trust has collapsed; but
some of the other trusts seem TO be
safe enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE Paris (Mo.) Mercury is 81 years
old and one of Missouri's most re-
liable, substantial and prosperous
newspapers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

The Jesse family, one of the most
prominent and highly respected in
this county, had family reunion at
the residence of j. w. Jesse on Thurs
dav uivht
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

COMMERCIAL politics." That's a
good name for something We are hav-
ing too much of in all of the political
parties at this time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

WEYLER says SCUBA is lost" and
he ought to know, as he is the man
who had it last.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Miss Efie Fox, a beautiful and
accomplished young lady of Vandalia,
Is visiting friends in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Armistead,
accompanied by Mrs. ]. g. Berry, have
returned home, after short visit to
the family of A. M. Rothwell of
ahIand Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Miss "Wattie" Lowery, of Columbia,
sister of Mrs. Jos. Hit, southwest of
Mexico, visited friends in this city
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

In Boston Mrs. Thum's up for wo-
man suffrage. What does Simon
say?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

The Clacher will case has been dis
missed by the plaintiffs. This means
that the last will and testament OF
James Clacher will be carried out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE chap who rocks the boat in
summer IS now engaged in enticing
skaters to venture upon thin ice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

VIM. Biggers desires the LEDGER to
announce that he will not be candi-
date for Constable. He says he wants
to thank his friends for their kind Of
fers of support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Kennan and Vaughn HuIen, Of Cot
tonwood Springs, left yesterday for
Hallsville, Boone county. "Dink"
Kennan will assist in feeding fine
bunch of mules at that place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Miss Lizzie Miller entertained few
friends, members of the Orange Bios
som Club, on Tuesday evening. Re-
freshments were served and all pres
ent epioyed themselves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

The st. Charles Cosmos says: VIM.
F. Whitney, of Mexico, Mo-, arrived
yesterday and his old friends and ac-
quaintance here were delighted to see
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE Mexico LEDGER wishes you all
happy New Year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Born, to President and Mrs. ]. w.
Million, daughter. Mrs. Million,
who is the guest of friends in st.
Louis, will be home in the course of a
few weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

SOME people have no use for news
papers except to use them for per-
sonal purposes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mrs. J. W. Piatt and children, Mrs.
W. 8. whftford and Charles Lantz are
the guests OF WellsyfIle relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

James Heaton, of Mt. Carmel, was
In Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Covent Garden. Patti has made a
fortune out of her voice. Her regular
price for an American engagement was
5000. She married Signor Nicolina
in 1886 and bought Craig-y-Nos, her
fine castle in Wales, in which she has
since spent all her vacations, She has
private theatre there, and of late has
appeared occasionally in concerts at
Albert hall in London. She has had
many honors at the hands of royalty,
among them being the Order of Merit
from Gear Alexander III, of Russia.
CARL DECKER.
The release of Evangelina Cisneros
from the vile Havana prison was gen.
orally regarded with satisfaction by
the people of this country. In COM
menting on the rescue Carl Decker,
the rescuer of the fair girl, must not
be forgotten. He is newspaper man
who has had some important assign
ments on his paper, the New York
Journal. He is man of daring to
seeming recklessness. His bold front
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

DIR. w. w. Allen, OF Paris, was q
visitor here Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

CHINA seems to be clipping off the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

B. A. Powell returned to-day from
Nashville, Tenn. He says that L. p.
Crigler will return in few days. They
have been selling county rights for a
pafent churu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

POLITICIANS talk too much about
candidates and not enough about
principle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Prof. E. ]. Mason has returned to
his duties at the State University after
spending the holidays with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mason.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

r. r. Hall has returned from q
visit in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Silas Rowland, ex-Oounty Clerk OF
Davies county, and son, Frank, are
visiting his brother, w. P. Rowland, :,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

g. o. Hawkins, of 20s Chestnut
street, Albion, Michigan, wants to
lease a hotel in Mexico,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mrs. Chumley, of Fulton, is the
guest of the Misses Ross.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Mrs. Leila Phillips entertained few
friends at O'Clock dinner on Thurs
day evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06
MOTHERS FRIEND

IS the remedy which relieves
women of the great pain and suf-
fering incident to maternity; this
hour which is dreaded as woman's
severest trial is not only made
painless, but all the danger is re-
moved by its use. Those who use
this remedy are no longer de-
spondent or gloomy; nervousness
nausea and other distressing con-
ditions are avoided, the system is
made ready for the coming event,
and the serious accidents so COM
mon to the critical hour are
obviated by the use of Mothers
Friend. II is a blessing to zCcsHan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

SPEAKING of the Teachers Associ-
alton, now in session at Jefferson
uity, the Tribune editorially says:
Jefferson City has entertained many
nne looking bodies of men and wom-
en- but for all around good looks and
shigh average of brains and general
knowledge, the Missouri State Teach
IN Association surpasses any assem-
oises that ever met at the capital of
Mhsouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

MIR. end Mrs. P. II. Cullen have re-
turned from visit In Perry and
Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06


specialist said he
could cure her, but
he filled her with
arsenic and potash
which almost ruined
her constitution. She
then took nearly
every so-cal1ed blood
medicine and drank
them by the wholesale,
but they did not reach
her trouble. Some
one advised her to try
S.S.S. and she very
Z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Hord Davis is frequently mentioned
as q candidate for Collector.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

w. W. Fry and Rhodes Clay have
formed a CO. partnership for the prac-
tice of law. This will be a very strong
firm. Mr.. Fry has been one OF the
leading lawyers in Missouri for a
number of years, while young Clay is
well educated, talented and active
young lawyer who loves his profess
sion. The LEDGER joins all of our
citizens In wishing the new firm much
prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

The Westminster College ColIegian
says: DIR. Ned Rodes, 's9, and Miss
Willie Potts, both of Mexico, were
married in November. The Collegidn
axtands CONGRATULATIONS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

STICK to your resolutionsif if they are
oood Oneg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Ernest Coil has returned from q
visit in Perry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Miss Emma Haskell and her charm
ing guests, Misses Willie Gray and
lone Johnson, are visiting in Centra-
liza.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06
ADELINA PATTI,

The American admirers of Adelina
Patti have been much concerned over
her serious illness. She is no longer
young, being now in her fiftyfifth year.
She was born at Madrid, and at the
age of 10 she first visited the United
States and scored O brilliant success.
She returned to Europe and set the
continent on fire with her beautiful
voice. Her London debut was made in
1861 at the Italian Opera House in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

]. W. and E. L. Delventhal, of War
renton, were in Mexico on business
Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

n. 90 PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by express on receipt OF price.
nonHS Containing invsinabie information Of
srree interest 20 all women, VIII be sent
kfkk 70 any address, upon application oy
IN BRlDFTKLD REeUlAT0R CO.. Atlanta. Ga-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

]. d. johnson aud son, Carlisle, of
st. Louis, are the guestt of w. B.
McIntire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

D. A. Mcmillan and Prof. Strother
attended the teachera' meeting in JEFF
ferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Miss Carrie Jesse entertained 15 or
20 young folks from 2 to Wednesday
afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Greedy. In 1854 he left New York amp
went to Chicago. In 1869 the Illinois
humane society was formed and for
IS years he was at the head Of the So
ciety. He was one of those who ac-
complished the extending of the work
of the society to include the care of
children. Mr.. Shortall is an honorary
member OF many of the humane socie-
ties of the country. Being man of
means he has an advantage of wealth b
in pushing the work of humane asso-
Citations.
COL. JAMES H. MADDEN.
The consul of the United States at
Smyrna is Col. James Ell. Madden, who
was appointed to the position by
President Cleveland. He thinks he
would like to remain in his position
and the American missionaries in that
neighborhood are anxious that he
shall stay. Rev. Wiley is especially
earnest in his efforts to keep the pres
en- consul at that place. Col. Mad
den is from Illinois. He was a close
friend of Hon. Walter @. Gresham,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

soon found that she had q real blood
remedy at last. She says: "After talk
ing one dozen bottles of S.S.S. am
perfectly WELL my skin Is clear
and healthy and I would not be In
my former condition for two thousand
dollars. Instead Of drying upthe poison
in my system, like the potash and
arsenic, S.S.S. drove the disease out
through the skin. and I was pern,a-
uently rid of il. !"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

You must not shoot quail--until
next fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Squire Chas. Stewart was business
visitor from Rush Hill Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

THE people in Cuba are beginning
to consider General Blapco sort Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

L. g. Cove and family, of Montgom-
cry City, are visiting friends in Mex
leo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Hoods pills easy sss piass ia ssisss s cents @
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

ed to that office in 1889 and re- elected.
He was in 1888 appointed Supreme
Court commissioner. In 1895 he was
a prominent candidate for the nomi-
nation of Governor and in the cam
paign of 1897 was chairman of the
Republican State central committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06
A Real Blood Remedy.

S.S.S. never fails to cure Scrofula,
Eczema, Rheumatism Contagious Blood
Poison, or any disorder of the blood.
Do not rely upon simple tonic to cure
q deep-seated blood disease, but take Q
real blood remedy.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

danger OF the OrdeaI MAKE
its anticipation one of misery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

You must not shoot quail--untll
next fall.
Ernest Coil has returned from a.
visit in Perry.
R. r. Hall has returned from O
visit in st. Louis.
James Heaton, of Mt. Carmel, was
In Mexico Thursday.
DIR. w. W. Allen, of Paris, was q
visitor here Thursday.
Mrs. Chumley, of Fulton, is the
guest of the Misses Ross.
Hord Davis is frequently mentioned
as q candidate for Collector.
Squire Chas. Stewart was business
visitor from Rush Hill Thursday.
L.G. Cove and family. of Montgom-
cry City, are visiting friends in Mex
leo.
THE people in Cuba are beginning
to consider General Blanco a sort Of
bunco.
]. d. johnson and son, Carlisle, of
st. Louis, are the guestt of w. B.
McIntire.
D. A. Mcmillan and Prof. Strother
attended the teacheTa' meeting in JEFF
ferson City.
Mr.. end Mrs. P. Fl. Cullen have re-
turned from a visit In Perry and
Louisiana.
]. W. and E. L. Delventhal, of War
renton, were in Mexico on business
Thursday.
Mrs. Leila Phillips entertained few
friends at O'Clock dinner on Thurs
day evening.
g. o. Hawkins, of 20S Chestnut
street. Albion Michigan. wants to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

The following self explanatory let
ter was received by Sheriff Nelson to-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-06

Hope Futurs Le Us Hdd Vigorous
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-21
MARK P. EMERY.
A Tribute From tho Rev. DIR. Horatio
Stebbins.
To the Editor of the Press:

To the Editor of the Press:
A copy of the PRESS received this
morning, anticipates by an hour, my pur-
pose to write friendly note of gratitude
and memory to Mr.. Mark p Emery as
the PRESS gives mo notics of his death !;
and will write to you-allow me to do
SO in the first person singular, with that
freedom of thought and feeling. that is
appropriate to personal address.
Everybody in the city and around about
there knew him, and no one can tell
another anything new about him or add
a cubit to his stature by striking analo-
gies or eloquent applause. His natural
talents and good sense were expressed in
modest ways Of usefulness, wisdom and
good will. Hc had the rare talent of keep
ing his mouth shut when discretion so
ordered, but he was never sly or cunning.
He was more than honest-honorable
To great carefuluess in business, that
saves moro than courage ever won, he
united genuine liking for doing good,
for its own sake, and he outdid the fine
standard of human kindness, that let's
not ones left hand know what his right
hand doeth. by keeping both hands out
of sight
He had great counselor in his wife,
the sister of the late St. John Smith. She
united in degree the qualities of vir.
tuous woman as described by Solomon In
his mastery summary of good house
keeper of the ancient time and Words.
worth's ascription to his sister Of the
charming influence of Womanhood. She
had good sense, mother wit, and fine
sympathy-and whether affairs were pros.
porous or adverse, she could set the sail to
any wind, or close reef it to the yard.
He was mixed up in many thinge.
Eighty years is not as great an age as it
used to be, but it is time enough for
man to be pretty well known in a COM
munity where he has lived for that peri.
cd, and a man like him is sure to get
there, winning respect, confidence, and
honor. Yet l never think of him as a
farmer at Maple-wood, merchant in
Portland, director, trustee, president.
and what not else Baptist or Unitarian.
I think of him simply as O man. and
take only the moral view of life and call
to mind the unspeakable worth of the
good man whose time of departure is at
hand. The only thing that concerns me
is, what is his idea9 That alone survives.
So it has been, is now, and ever shall
be. The buffetings OF circumstance, tho
life, no throne OF power. The tattle of
thu club, the gossip of old crones, the
jealousies and hates the supine cunning,
of the lobby or the exchange, have no
right of way on any road that leads any
where
HORATIO STEBBINS.
San Francisco, April "A, 1893.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-21

about the things which most closely con-
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Miss Cora l.. Russell, of Leemont, Accomac Co,
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1906 Until the following October, I suffered Sc
verely from painful menstruation. For about
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I wrote to Dr. Pierce and he recommended MS
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