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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Has No Equal.
The Missouri Steam Laundry of Mex
ico-Located IN North Jefferson
Street,. G. King, Proprietor.

We can never too often repeat the
old maxim that, "Cleanliness is next to
Godliness," and to nom more than
those citizens of Mexico and Audrain
county who send their clothes to Chinese
or negro wash houses, from which they
are returned torn and far from clean ;
but what is still worse. liable to carry
infection into your homes. Don't run
this risk, but patronize a place that you
know is a model of cleanliness and
where clothes are washed 10 white as
snow and beautifully ironed without
wear or tear. The Missouri Steam
Laundry was originally established five
years ago, but came into the hands of
the present proprietor last August.
The premises are commodious and are
fitted up with all the latest machinery
and appliances, everything selected with
a view of producing the finest of work,
thoroughly washing and disinfecting
the clothes with a minimum OF ear.
The amount of business transacted is
large and extends as far east az Warren
ton, as far south as jefferson City and
west to Renick. A faint idea of the
quantity of work performed IA be
gained from the fact that ten people are
constantly employed, while a team and
wagon call for and deliver clothes. All
articles are given the domestic or gloss
| finish as desired and clothes are guar.
anteed to be returned in SIX hours if re.
quired. The proprietor, j. G. King, is a
| native of Missouri and was previously
proprietor of the Depot restaurant. HI
is known in the community as q man oil
integrity and enterprise. Mr.. King has
been greatly pleased with the manner
10 which our citizens have supported
his enterprise in Pre- idlng Mexico
with q first class steam laundry equip
ped with modern machinery, and he il
| determined to show his appreciation Of
it by turning out the finest of work
We recommend everyone to patronizt
| the Missouri Steam Laundry, for they
wash everything except u conscience
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
The Martinsburg Coal Mine
Produces Coal of the Finest Quality
for Household and Steam Purposes
Employs an Average of Twenty
Men-Cartlidge, Peyton & Plttinger,
Proprietors.

To correctly estimate how impor-
tant q factor coal deposits have been
n the prosperity of any section of
America one has only to study the
present condition of Pennsylvania or
other old established coal producing
regions and they will find thriving
cities, dense populations and an air of
comfort and plenty. The coal industry
of Missouri might safely be said to be
in it's infancy, although there are q
few mines which are producing
enough to demonstrate the possibilities
of this industry. Prominent in this
respect we have that of the Martins
burg coal mine, which has been in OPP
| GRAFTON about five years and is located
| about a quarter of q mile from Mar
tinsburg. The shaft Is 107 feet deep
| and operates a vein thirty inches wide.
Its capacity is gu, 1000 pounds daily, and
| the coal is marketed in the towns
| along the Wabash line from st. Charles
| to Centralia. An average OF twenty
men is constantly employed, and
| from this it will be seen it forms an
important factor in the prosperity OF
| Martinsburg. The p~roprietors are
Messrs. Cartridge, Peyton & Pittinger,
| Mr.. Cartilage undertakes the practical
management, and is q capable and
thorough miner, white Messrs. Peyton
| and rittinger are two of Martinsburg'f
respected and popular citizens. The
following are agents for this coal:
| Morris & Wohlgemutb, Mexico, an6
J Bright & Ford, Montgomery City. AL
inquiries az to prices and shipments o.
coal will receive prompt attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
DIR. f. III. Tincher.
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon,
Mexico, Mo.-Russian and Turkish
Baths a Special Feature.

Energy in the profession of medi-
cine, as IN all other occupations,
properly displayed, leads to succese.
Energy and conse quent has
been characteristic OF Mexico ever
since she first began to take on city
airs, and this energy has not been ex-
ercised more by men of affairs than
by our medical men. Hence in the
grand strides forward OF our city the
doctors have kept right in front, IL not
forged ahead, in the procession. Our
practitioners as q whole are worthy
men, and among them is the subject
of our sketch, DIR. e. Fl. Tincher,
whose devotion to bis profession Is
earning for him a worthy reputation.
The doctor is a native of Galloway
county. After receiving his classical
education, he entered the st. Louis
Homeopathic Medical College, from
which he graduated in 1895. He then
began prac.icing in Mexico with a
determination of gaining a prominent
position in the profession IL skill and
close attention to the interests of his
patients would do it. How we'll he is
succeeding, our citizens are best able
to Judge. The doctor does q general
practice; he is energetic and painstak-
ing, making q special study Of every
case he handles; and 1t Is this diligence
on his part that is securing him a
rapidly increasing practice among
the best families Of the county. In
connection with his practice the doc
tor has fitted up bath rooms where
| our citizens car partake of Russian.
| Turkish and other baths. In the cure
| of rheumatism and kidney and livel
| troubles they are as eficacious a
those of Hot Springs and some won
! derful cures have been effected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

It is often SAID that a family doctor
comes nearer to the inner life OF his
fellow men than any other man on
earth, unless it be the physician OF the
soul. But what OF the druggist who
measures out the lrugs and potions
which mean instant death il not prop
erly and skillfully weighed and COM
pounded ? 1t is at once apparent how
necessary 1t is that an apothecary
should be not only q nan OF education,
but one careful and experienced as well,
and who takes an interest in his pro-
fession on account of the large field it
presents for study. The above gentle
man is not only a graduat OF pharmacy,
but is also a practicing physician. 1t
was in 1872 that DIR. Patterson eetab-
lished his drug business, which ID To-
Gated on the west side OF the public
SQUARE, and is certainly the place to OBJ.
tain pure, fresh drugs. 1t is stocked
with o comprehensive line OF the purest
chemicals, druggists sundries, toilet
requisites, patent medicines, cigars IN
fact, everything that is usually carried
in a first-class store OF its kind. The
prescription department has reached the
highest standard of perfection, o the
VI picpoAiPsoo,
attention to accuracy, Is promptly at
tended to day or night. DR.. Patterson
is a native OF Kentucky and has been
engaged in his present business for
twenty.fiv years, graduating from the
Pennsylvania University OF Philadei.
phia IN 1857. When the war broke out
he quick y responded to his country's
call and became a surgeon in the Con.
federate army, being attached to the
Trans Mississippi Division OF Raines
Brigade, serving under General Price
He did his work nobly and well, being
untiring in his efforts to succor the sict
and wounded end ever ready so RESPOND
TO duty's call. The doctor does q gen
eral office practice and his skillfui wori
among the citizens OF Audrain count,
has earned him q reputation that IL
more than local.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
An Important Industry.
N. M. Friedman, Manufacturer of all
Kinds of Picture Frames, M~oldings,
Wall Pockets, etc., Martinsburg, Mo.

Every reader of Dickens is familiar
with the character of Micawber, whom
the author portrays as Railways wait
ing for something to turn up" While
there may be some "Micawbers" In
this vast American continent, the
family is not 80 numerous as to have
impressed it upon the country at large.
most OF the citizens of the United
States, instead of waiting for some
thing to TURN up, are more frequently
to be found lying in wait, ready to
turn up something on their own ac-
count. 1t is this restless energy, en-
terprise and grit which has laid the
foundation of Americas largest In
dustries, which are to-day turning out
products to be marketed in every
quarter Of the globe. Leaving the
general field for q moment we make
mention of an enterprise which had
it's inception in a very small way, but
as the oak grows from an acorn and
expands it's broad branches over a
large area, SO has the enterprise of N.
M. Friedman continued to grow until
at the present time it's product ID
marketed over the entire United
States and Canada. The business wal
established in 1882. 1t manufactures
all kinds of mouldings, picture frames
and wall pockets, the variety of pat
terms and designs being up-to-date In
| every respect. The head office and
factory are located at Martinsburg
Mo-, and occupy q fine brick building
| of the dimensions of 44x76 feet, having
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Ill. HI. LarimOre.
Attorney-at-Law, Mexico, Missouri

The standing of the members of the
Mexico bar, their ability as lawyers
and their success in protecting their
clients interests, have eve been a sub
ject OF favorable comment. The en-
into its ranks eighteen months
ago OF ii. III. Larimore, the subject OF
u sketch, has helped to strengthen it
In this respect, al the thorough training
he has received in his profession and
the ability he has shown as a debater
render him q worthy and capable men,
her. Mr.. Larimore 10 a native son of
Audrain county. After being educated
in the public schools, he attended the
Missouri Military Academy, from which
he graduated in 1894 with considerable
credit, having been awarded the Most
Soldierly Cadet medal and the Scholar
ship medal. Choosing law as a profess
sion, he entered the Law department of
the Washington and Lee University,
from which he graduated in 1886. 1t
was while attending the university that
his ability as a speaker first became
recognized and in open competition he
had the distinction, after two contests,
OF winning the Debative medal, u by nc
means small distinction for Missouri's
son to wrest this honor from the South,
where so many fine debaters are born.
The same year Mr.. Larimore returned
TO Mexico and began the practice OF his
profession and his efforts are gradually
but surely earning him success. His
work is characterized by judicial pre-
.cision and deep research of jurispru.
dence and his great knowledge of the
elements of law, his familiarity with the
decisions of the courts, together with a
world Of energy and q reputation fol
rectitude, are building up for him q
rapidly-growing practice.
Mr. Larlmore vas a candidate for the
office of City Attorney at the recen,
Democratic primary, and. although un.
successful, made a gentlemanly and
creditable fight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
F.. IL. JESSE.


The noblest profession on earth is
that of the law, because to be a sue
cessful lawyer a man must possess a
knowledge OF the customs and laws
which govern commerce, land laws,
state and county government laws,
and in fact everything that he will
likely have to advise or pass judg-
ment upon. These are facts beyond
dispute, and amply show the vast
amount of careful and continual study
a lawyer must undertake if he would
remain prominent in his profession.
In Mexico we have, in the person OF
Mr.. F. r. Jesse, the subject of our
sketch, a lawyer who possesses these
characteristics and occupies a worthy
position in the ranks of mis- profession.
A native of Audrain county, he Sc
cured his education by first attending
the public schools, from which he
graduated from the class of 1882, the
first in which our public schools is
sued graduate certificates. He then
entered William Jewell College, where
he remained until 1884, af, erward en-
tering the law department of the
Missouri State University at Columbia
from which ne graduated in
1886. He then began the prac-
tice of his profession in Mexico,
achieving by hard work and n
careful protection of his clients inter-
ests. He has always been firmly i'm
bued with Democratic principles anc
in 1883 was elected Prosecuting At,
torney on the Democratic ticket. His
| administration of the Office was impair.
tial, capable and energetic, and tht
| TACT that ne served two terms shows
| the esteem in which his services were
held. 1t a safely be said of MIR
Jesse hat he is regarded as a con
sentative lawyer, and that he enjoy,
the respect of his fellow members Of
the bar and the good will of the entir'
community. In addition to doing
fine general practice as a lawyer h
takes considerable interest in the up
building of Audrain County and tn
advancement of its horticultural ant
agricultural interests. In traterna
orders Mr.. Jesse affiliates with tn
Masons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
We Want You
To Trade With the Pitcher Jewelry
Uompany-Qualifed Opticians-16
South jefferson Street, Mexico, Mo.

Uompany-Qualiied Opticians-16
South jefferson Street, Mexico, Mo.
What is more attractive than dainty
trinkets of gold and silver displayed
In a jewelers. window? A good jew
eler is an Indispensable requisite to
every community of taste and Gull
ture; and he whose work displays the
most skill 10 always certain to have
the most liberal patronage. The peo-
pie of Mexico are not behind in this
respect and the generous patronage
which they extend 10 the Pitcher
Jewelry Company show how they
appreciate this enterprise. In 1872 the
above named firm opened their hand
some premises, which are of the d.
mansions of 40y20 feet, and are locat-
ed ut IL South jefferson street, Mex
leo, and is n of the finest stores in
the county. Thir stock consists OF
the newest styles of gold and silver
watches, clocks, jewelry, silver and
silver plated wares, rings, seals,
charms, spectacles, bric-a-brac and a
magnificent line of cut glass. A
speciality is made of fine watch work
and repairing; also all kinds of optical
work. The variety and quality OF
their goods r unsurpassed, while the
large and increasing trade they dc
show that their prices are within reach
of all. This business was established
twenty-five years ago, and is n OF
the oldest in the city, and verify j,
seem as if the lapidaries and silver
smiths of the world have here depos-
tied their treasures. The firm con
I sjsts of M. Pitcher and his son., F. w
Pitcher. The former is a native OF
Virginia and has resided in Mexico fol-
nearly forty years, and in that time
has built up II business of which Mex
leo may well be proud. He is an en-
ergetic and enterprising gentleman.
who has a keen eye To business and IL
always foremost in promoting any en-
terprise which has for its object the
welfare aud advancement OF Mexico
and Audrain county. Mr. Pitcher
Jr., is a native of Missouri and hal
been raised in our city. He is wei
and f~avorably known, being gener
ally acknowledged as a young man o
more than usual business acumen
while his sunny disposition makes hin
popular with all their patrons. Whel
wanting anything in their line, Civ,
these gentlemen u call, as they vii
do their best to accommodate you an
think it no trouble to show goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
Reautifes Our Homes.

The @. R. Lupton Furniture Compa-
nv. East Monroe Street, Mexico,
Mo.-DeaIers in all kinds of Furni-
,ure. Pictures Etc.-Commodious
show Reconsideration, EN-
haImers and Funeral Directors.
what home is a true setting for
Section or an inviting place for man
!. woman, unless it has known the
oeect of the furniture dealer or dec
~s.stor,s art? No spot should be
s.orer to the heart of civilized man
.han his home, and every effort
ssonld he used to make it attractive.
share is no place in town wnere you
.sn get better assistance in this di-
s.ction than at the store of the T.. r.
Innton Furniture Company on East
.Snnroe street. Their fine two story
sn;ldiug, measuring 45x100 feet, con-
ssins an extensive stock of all kinds
~ furniture, including dining room,
narIor and bed room suites, iron bed
fraads a specially. Also all kinds of
tshles, folding beds, etc; in fact, ev-
s,vtbiug to be found i'll a first-class
tnyuiture store. Upholstering in all
he branches is given special atten-
inn and the work done at the lowest
price.
Men arc born to die. "BIack camel''
bneels at each mans door sooner or
later, and when it does, our sorrow
inc hearts turn to those best fitted to
attend to the last sad riIes of their
beloved dead. In this dire time of
need. there is no place one can turn
with greater confidence than to the
above firm. They keep a full stock
Of burial cases, robes, caskets and
cofips, both metallic and wood, with
silver and plated mountings. Every
attention is given to all the details of
a funeral, and as directors of such
thew have no peer. There are many
instances of need OF a greater skill
than that possessed by an ordinary
undertaken, and to those in search of
the ~embalmer's art, we would direct
them to the embalming department
of the above company. They are
licensed by the Board of Embalming
for the State of Missouri and relatives
of the dead a safely leave their
dear ones in their hands, when of a
necessity their minds are incapable
of being troubled with details of this
nature. This department is open
night and day. This store is conducted
on the most modern methods, the
stock being of the latest and COM
prising a variety of styles and quail
ity, while their prices are so low that
they will meet any competition, Civ
ing the same reliable goods. Bear In
mind to give the G. r. Lupton Fur
niture Company a trial before pur-
chasing else where.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
william A. DeBerry,
Doctor of Dental Surgery, North Side
Public Square, Mexico, Mo.

In the perplexing cares OF life we are
liable to neglect our teeth, and If we do,
they will cause US more trouble and an
noyance than all the other ills to which
the human flesh is heir !; but with
proper care and attention much of this
pain can be avoided and (with few ex-
ceptions) the natural teeth preserved as
long as we live. When a tooth COM
mences to- decay, it never stops until it
reaches the nerve ; and not only that,
but one decayed tooth Use the other
teeth to decay more rapidly. A semi
annual visit to a competent and thor
oughly-quaiified dentist should be the
duty Of everyone and great care should
be taken in selecting a dental surgeon.
The people OF Mexico are fortunate in
having the services OF DR.. W. A. DeBer-
ry, whose elegant and tastefully-fur.
nished Offices are located on the north
side OF the public square, above the dry
goods store OF J. Blum. This gentleman
is a native OF Clinton county, Mo-, and
was educated ia the public schools
also taking a three years curse al
Plattsburg College and attending the
| State University in 1891.
Selecting dental surgery as q profes
sion, he entered the Kansas City Denta
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
A. Zimmerman.
Dealer in Saddles, Brides, Whips,
Blankets, Harness and All Stable
Furnishings, Martinsburg, Mo.

The above establishment, which is
the subject of our sketch and which
for eleven years has been conducted
by A. Zimmerman, is well worth a
visit to any one. The business is con-
Quoted in q commodious store room
measuring 2Ox40 feet and contains all
the latest appliances to pe found only
in q first class harness shop. The
stock consists of brides, saddles, stable
furnishings, ETC., also q large line of
team harness, all of which Is hand
made, and buggy harness both machine
and hand made. Mr.. Zimmerman Is a
practical worker and, having been in
the harness business all his life, he
knows what his customers require.
Nothing but the best material is used
and this, together with the workman
ship employed, places his establish
ment In the front rank of similar ones
In the county. Mr.. A. Zimmerman is
a native American, coming to Mar
tinsburg from Trenton, III. During
the time he has resided In our city he
has gained the confidence of the peo-
pie, by whom he is regarded as an
energetic, enterprising and desirable
citizen and m well worth your
patronage. When wishing anything
10 the harness line do not fail to call
on A. Zimmerman, for his prices are
in keeping with the time and a cordial
welcome always awaits you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
A Reliable Institution.
The Martinsburg Bank-Conducts 4
General Banking Business-Undel
Able, Conservative Management.
A commercial traveller recently 70

A commercial traveller recently o
marked: "Upon my first trip to q
town I invariably look up the financial
facilities and by them form a good
estimate of the standing of the bust
ness men of the place, for next to the
local paper the bank is the criterion
of the surroundings and reflects in q
general way the prosperity of its
patrons"
The local bank is the artery through
which pours the financial current OF
business, and il that artery Is In a
good healthy condition and able to
supply the demand made on 1t, no
other institution is SO essential to q
towns welfare. In this respect Mar
tinsburg points with pride to her
| banking ia cilities and claims that no
| town of her size a boast OF an IN
| stItution with as safe, conservative
| and withal cold financial backing as
| does the Martinsburg Bank. This In
| etitutiou was established In June,
| 1898. and has a paid-up capital OF
| SIC, 900, together with a surplus q
| undivided profits of $4,000. IL trans
| acts q general banking business, buys
and sells exchange and affords ite
patrons every accommodation con-
sistent with legitimate banking. The
officers of the bank comprise the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Stephen Bertels,
| President; E. P. French, Vice-Presi
dent; r, L. Morris, Cashier; while
the directors are: J. II Scott, N. "a.
Friedman, Joseph Fennewaid and DIR
j. G. Blain. Its officers and director
are men of ~unquestioned integrity
who, by their OWE efforts, have &C
cumulated q goodiy amount OF thi
worlds goods and attained an eDvia
bic position In business circles. Mr.
Morris, the Cashier, is a native son o
Audrain and is well and favorabl.
Known in the county. He previousi
!. resided In Mexico, where he was en-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10
is complete and modern in every de-

is complete and modern in every de-
tail. This business was established
in 1882 by the above gentleman, and is
conducted In q commodious building,
measuring 60x40 feet. Here we find a
most extensive stock of hardware
and implements which we regret
space prevents us from detailing, but
most prominent do we find the ever
famous superior" stoves; in farming
implements the wellknown"Parlin and
Orendorff" makes, also q complete
line of shelf and heavy hardware.
Everything is bought at bedrock
prices, and this, together with small
expenses, enables this gentleman to
sell his goods at prices that simply
defy competition. MI. A. Plhale has
been in the United States thirty
years and consequently has become
a loyal citizen, always ready to dc
his share to advance the interests OF
the city or county. Previous to en-
gaging in his present business, he wat
employed as timer, but gradually
climbed the ladder Of success until
now he is proprietor of one of the
most enterprising and up-to-date
stores in Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

r=
College. from which he graduated in
1895. He then established himself at
North Platte, Neb., where he practiced
for two years with great success,
only changing on account of the
severe climate. Since establish
ing himself in Mexico he is building up
a lucrative business which extends all
over the county. The doctor is pre-
pared to do high-class dentistry of all
kinds, making a speciality of crown and
bridge work, and guarantees all work.
In extracting teeth the doctor uses a
local anasthetic which renders the OPP
GRAFTON painless. He is an affable,
painstaking gentleman and has justly
earned a large following Of patrons.
When needing any work done in this
line, consult DIR. William A. DeBerry,
where you get first-class work and
reasonable prices.