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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

PERRY, Mo-, March 10, 1see.-Hav-
Ing learned that Prof. e. L. Rogers, q
former Rails county teacher, has an
pounced himself as a candidate for
School Commissioner OF Audrain
county, and that he has been petit
toned by some 300 patrons Of Sailing
township, wherein he has taught
for the last four years, we, as former
patrons Of Professor Rogers, desire,
through your columsy to express our
qualification in seeing him thus hon.
ored by this Overwhelming call from
Audrain patrons. We appreciate his
efficient labors for the four years
during which he was with rs in the
capacity OF teacher.
We recognize him &c c man of high
Christian character and q teacher
OF marked natural ability, whose
boundless enthusiasm and tireless en-
ergy, together with his rare qualif-
cations as q practical educator, at
him for the position to which he
aspires.
Realizing the social dependedce OF
the State upon our school system and
the long felt need of raising the
standard Of our district schools, we
sincerely trust this young man, whom
we deem worthy, win receive q hearty
support by the school patrons Of
Audrain county. Yours for better
schools. ]. p. CROCKETT.
q. 8. BoULwARE.
Il. M. QUINN.
e. r. EVANS.
J.. ii. ARcHAMBEAU.
j. 8. EVANS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, March 22.-Tom Hook
shipped a car load of hogs to st.
Louis Wednesday. Tom says that he
will buy hogs in this locality and ship
from here.
]. o. Yeager & 90. r here this
week and will show every night.
]. F. Darby is moving back to the
depot and will rent his place.
L. T. Paisley and L. W. Roberts
exchanged places and both moved
Wednesday.
The farmers are all getting ready
for farming.
Robert Ruse left Tuesday for Cali
fornia. His many friends regret to
see him leave our town.
Andrew Paris left Tuesday for North
Dakota.
A. o. Cough and Geo. Brown left
Tuesday for Fl. Benton, Mont.
Jas. Doolin, of Vandalia, has moved
to III town and has opened up q
blacksmith shop.
Mrs. Roe Beagles received q letter
from her husband, who is in Klon-
dyke, stating that he thinks he would
be better OF IL he was foot loose and
out of the company.
Mrs. Lucy Zimmerman visited In
Benton City last week.
The Rush Hill boys visited the
Laddonia lodge Sarutday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Circuit Court Notes.

An adjourned session of Circuit
Court convened this afternoon. Fol-
lowing are the proceedings:
Copeland VS.. Wabash, stipulations
fled In continument, continued as per
stipulations filed.
State VS.. Gilbert, motion to retax
cost filed.
Gulick vs.. Stuart, answer filed.
Canada Va. Richie, q heard by
court.
Lewellen We. O. & A. R. R. Co., mo-
ton for new trial sustained by con-
sent and cause dismissed at defend
ants cost.
Clay VS.. Board and Owen, appeal
taken.
Collier & Greer, appeal taken.
Hatcher VS.. Emerson, appeal taken.
Miller VS.. Crigler ct al, on trial.
Crigler ct al VS.. City Of Mexico ct al,
defendant files motion to dissolve In
junction; continued to next term.
Lakenan & Barnes vs.. McNama &
Elliott, motion to garnlshee allowance
fee; continued.
Martinsburg Bank VS.. McNama &
Elliott, same as above.
Fennewald vs.. McNama & Elliott,
same as above.
First National Bank VS.. G. w.
Adams, receiver, motion to pay over
money; continued.
State OK rel @. Veneer vs. L. Uzzell,
motion for new trial sustained.
There we're several motions and
continuances in minor cases. Court
adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Proud Of Mexico Girls.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
LAwRENcEBURG, KY, March 19.-It
has been my pleasure to write the
LEDGER on several occasions in my
travels, and,once more 1 do 30.
1t would be strange II / did not say
1--WE are all proud OF the Mexico
girls" / remember the honor it was
to be entertained by them. To travel
80 far and to be among strangers con-
tlnually and then arrive in a city, full
Of joy at the thought OF seeing kind
friends and find them so happily
married is another real pleasure. This
has been my experience every time.
l wish every Mexico girl was happily
married, but Miss Louella Atchison is
to be envied, and no n could receive
a more royal welcome to the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Holly Wither-
spoon than the writer, and we must
not forget to mention the real charm
of this lovely home is a beautiful little
blue eyed girl.
I viii take the liberty to say there is
one young lady that is just as popular
in Mt. Sterling, KY, as she Is In
Mexico, and this is Miss Minnie
Baskett. / must admit that Kentucky
people and their hospitality cannot be
excelled. Yours truly,
WIN, P. BRADLEY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
MARTTNSBURG ITEMS.

AANDD INV IL l0Aos
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, March 21-Mrs.
O. T. Payton was IN Wellsville Mon
day.
Mrs. Eliza Walker and daughter,
Miss CorreI, OF W~eIlsville, visited here
this week.
Fred Watkins, accompanied by his
little daughter, returned Sunday night
from q visit to his sons in st. Louis.
j.. J. johnson shipped 8 car loads Of
cattle to Chicago Sunday morning
from this place.
Ohas. Arnold shipped a load of hogs
to st. Louis Sunday night.
Mrs. Parker and daughter, Miss
Rhoda, of st. Louis, are visiting the
family of Mr.. Wenzel.
Fennewald and Casting shipped 8
loads Of hogs to st. Louis Monday
night.
Mrs. M. A. Wilson, Of Palestine,
Tex, is here ON a visit to her brother,
DR., Taylor, and sister, Mrs. DR.. Doug
lass.
Miss Liza Norman, OF South Oar
rollton, KY, arrived here to-day on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. G. M. Baum
garner.
o, 7. Payton and DR.. Baumgarner
were in Mexico to-day.
Miss Lora Vomund is visiting friends
In Montgomery City this week.
Harry Davis came home this morn
ing after a pleasant visit with Moberly
friends.
Miss Christine Bertels will have
fried chicken soon. She has the hrst
young chickens around here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

1t is probable that Rev. I. F. Lusk
will ask the NJ. E. Conference this
week to change his station. Mr.. Lusk's
relations here are of the most pleasant
but 1t Is understood that he has private
reasons for wishing the change.
Rev. 1. F. Lusk has been in this
county three years and since coming
here he has held many successful pro-
tracted meetings, among which were
two at West Hartford, three at VAN
dalia, two at Laddonia, three at Rush
Hill, n at Martinsburg, etc. In his
work he has raised $500 for gospel
purposes.
Mr.. Lusk is scholarly and consistent
and numbers the majority of the citi-
zens of Mexico as his personal friends.
That Mexico is to lose him is indeed
to be regretted.
The congregation which secures this
gentleman as its pastor may well be
considered "lucky.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
ITEMS

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, March 21.-The
meat market has changed hands. MFR.
Fighter, of Vandalia, has taken it, and
promises to run a irst-class meat
market.
James GilIland has repaired and
painted his building IN Second street
and moved his furniture into it.
Mrs. Monroe Beagles, OF Rush Hill,
was down here the fret Of the week
looking for q house. She thinks she
will move here in the near future.
While Tapley and Auburt Poor
started this morning for Washington,
thinking they would find employment
in that state.
Elder Mendenhall left yesterday to
attend the conference at Cameron.
The people here are anxious to have
him return, as he has made many
friends here, not only in his church,
but is well liked by all.
Elder Dorsey preached at theC Christ
ian church Sunday night, and all pres
emit pronounced it very entertaining
and scholarly sermon, full Of good
thoughts and Christian feeling.
Oats have been shipped in, and
farmers have been hauling them out
for sowing, but just when they will
get to SOW them IL is hard to tell, as
most of the fields are extremely
muddy.
The Laddonia schools were never In
a more fourishing condition than at
present. Professor Faulkner and his
able assistants are keeping III public
school 'gp to date'' in every particu-
lar. 1t lie thought that another room
will have to be added by next term.
Collins Academy is crowded with pu-
pills and is a growing institution. II
has passed over Its hard struggle of
commencing and is now firmly es-
tablished. No town has better schools
than Laddonla and very few as good.
Bob Ferris has gone to Oklahoma
to seek employment, Mr.. Ferris Is a
pleasant young man and his many
friends here hope he will be success
full.
Election gossip is plentiful and much
spirit is manifest.
All u merchants r crowding
In new goods.
Mrs. Ida Derrick has q big assort-
ment of cup to date millinery and has
marked them at the lowest prices.
Easter will come and so viii Easter
hats. Ladies', call and see them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
OBITUARIES TO BE PAID FOR.
The Paris, Mo-, Appeal Takes the
Right Position on this Matter.

The Paris appeal says: "Notice is
hereby given that after this issue no
obituary notice will be inserted In
the appeal unless paid for at Sc a line.
This is a step that we regret to take,
but our own good and the interests of
our readers make it necessary, We
solicit notices of deaths, If they can
be sent in Immediately after the
friend or relative descend will always
endeavor to arrange the item to the
satisfaction of all interested. After
notice of death has been given
through the paper, a long obituary
the next week is of no interest to
anyone but the immediate family Of
the deceased and occupies space that
could well be used for an item that
would interest everybody"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
E LITTLEBY NEWS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
WEST LTrTLEBY, March 21.-The
weather is disagreeable and the roads
are bad at present.
Some of our farmers are breaking
young mules and horses, getting them
ready for blowing and other farm
work when the mud dries up.
Mrs. Floyd and her sister, Mrs.
Kreutel, are visiting friends and rela-
tives In this vicinity.
Mrs. Ridgeway and daughter will
keep house for Mr., Norris this year.
Louis Jackson and family will move
to 81. Louis next week. We are sorry
to hear of them leaving.
The severe wind we have had for
the past two week has done consider
able damage to old buildings and rail
fences.
There was prayer meeting at Jake
Shocks last Wednesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Death of a Worthy Woman,

Agnes Greer, wife OF Joseph H.
Greer, died at her home, three miles
northwest of Cant, Thursday, March
Q, 1899, ut 4 O'Clock p. m. Her ailment
was lie grippe and she vas Ill just one
week. Her aged husband and five Of
her eight children were with her In her
last hours.
Deceased was born in Wcodford
county, KY, Nov. %, 1922. Her par
ents, Samuel aud Nancy Read, came
to Boone county, NO., in the fall of
1881 and settled on Little Cedar, nine
miles northwest of Columbia. She
was married to BENZ. F. Barnes Jan.
Is, 1s42. To them were born four
children: Nancy A., wife Of J. F..
Brinker, of Kansas City, Moi James
s., of Cant, Mo-; Darwin R., of Mem
phis, Texas, and VIM. O., Of Victoria,
Texas. Her first husband went to
California during tho gold excitement
and died there Nov. 8, 1850. She was
married again Nov. 7, 1852, to Joseph
II. Greer. To this union four children
were born: Benj. W., OF Carrollton,
ILL.,; Hiram b., of Victoria, Texas; Jos.
P, who lives on the old homestead,
and John F., Of White Hall, Ill. She
had shirty-nine grandchildren, twenty
six of whom are living, eight great
grandchildren, six of whom are living.
Deceased was q devoted wife, q kind
and loving mother and a firm and
generous friend. She was an Old
School Baptist In belief and, is q pro-
fession OF her faith in and personal
acceptance of Christ and a long life OF
self sacrincing service to the sick and
those in trouble are worthy virtues,
she has surely gone to a rich reward.
She was conscious to the last and said
the only regrets she had was the
thought OF leaving her family.
The funeral was held at 2 O'Clock
p. m. Friday, after which she was laid
to rest in the New Hope Cemetery.
Carl OF THANKS.
Our thanks 60 out to the good peo-
pie OF Audrain county in the ~sincerest
possible manner for the very kind and
generous way in which they came to
our assistance and did everything
possible to alleviate our troubles in
the loss of u dear wife and mother.
We shall always most kindly remem-
Der them, rs it came at a time when
friendship was appreciated. We feel
certain that God in his infinite wisdom
Can but deal kindly with the good
people of Audrain, who are always SO
ready to respond to the distressed and
broken-nearted.
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Rusinass Announcement.

My purch asses this spring in millin-
cry are unusually large, including all
the different novelties in flowers and
trimmings of all kinds and the latest
and best Partisan shapes and patterns
in hats and bonnets. I get the latest
and the best, whether It comes from
New York, Chicago or St. Louis, as
they all have access to the same
market.
My notion department ls complete
in all its branches. Ihave something
new In draperies; lace curtains cheap
er than anyone else. l have the ex-
elusive sale of the "W. B." Corset, the
finest corset in the world for the
money; absolute satisfaction guaran-
teed.
Notwithstanding the war tariff, /
bought my goods very cheaply and
can save you money. Remember you
get your portrait free. Come and see
me whether you want anything or
not you shall always be welcome.
Easter opening all next week. Select
your hat early and avoid the rush.
Yours for mutual benefit,
P. W, HARDING,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

The wife Of the distinguished Mckee
Rankin, mother of the accomplished
and versatile Phyllis Rankin, herself
the foremost and best known charac-
ter actress and stage artist of this
generation-such is Mrs. Mckee Ran
kin. A magnificent specimen Of Ameri-
can beauty, a perfect picture of health,
a paragon of womanly graces and ac-
complIshments.
What Is the secret of such success2
What is the explanation Of such varied
and dazzling .achievementa9 No one
thing, probably, and yet although
many things may have combined to
perfect this remarkable woman, yet
in her own mind n thing deserves
first mention. We quote a recent let
ter from her to DR.. Hartman, in which
a clew is furnished to her own opinion
as to one element of her success. She
saya:
"No woman should be without a
bottle of Pe-ru-na in reserve. The
inventor deserves the thanks of all to
whom a clear voice is a menn Of live
lihood. AS a remedy for catarrh of
the head and throat, it is, / believe,
without an equal. Even a slight cold
or cough often absolutely incapaoi-
tates an actress for business. Pe-ru-na
is an effectual preventive against
these nearly inevitable affections" -
Mrs. Mckee Rankin.
A healthy woman is becoming more
and more r But comparatively
few women who r sufferers with
catarrh know that this is the case.
Their trouble is called dyspepsia, heart
trouble, female weakness, weak lungs,
nervous dibility; indeed, almost the
whole category of medical terms has
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
FROM FRED LUCKIE.
he Writes Home From Gibraltar, De-
failing His Trip Thus Far-En
Route to Manila.

Mrs. Jno. r. Luckie, of this city,
on Monday received the following
letter from her son, Fred, who is on
his way to the Philippine Islands. The
letter was mailed at Gibraltar, went
- Lnndnn and than across tn Now
York. The soldier boy says:
UNITED STATES TRANSPORT SHEER
mAN, Feb. 28.-Dearest Mother; I
win write you new, 60 l can forward
10 from Gibraltar, and tell you how /
am enjoying my trip. We are steam
ing twelve knots an hour and we are
nine hours ahead OF ali the other yes
sells that have started from the island.
Maybe l wasn't q sick boy Last
Wednesday, but l feel all right now.
II was only ea-sickness, but ! shall
o tforget 1t. We have had 9 fine voy-
age 80 far. l spend q good deal Of my
time now on deck, and since / have
gotten over my sea-sickness 1 go up
and dance every night. You would
kill yourself laughing ct us hays
dancing together. Last night we had
beautiful moonlight and, as our band
was playing, we danced until l was
too tired to lay down. / had o hand
kerohiei on my arm, as l took the
lady's part. We wound up with q
good old square dance-"All the men
are having q good time in the town."
/ never thought there was SO much
water in the world, for / can seenoth-
ing but water every way 1 look. We
are now over 1900 miles from New
York. Our engine broke down and
we are losing time, but 1 think they
have it hxed now.
Mother, we get up at 7 O'Clock and
have breakfast at 8 O'Clock, There is
an inspection at 10 O'Clock; we then
have lunch at IL and at 8 O'Clock we
dance until 6. Then there is q good
hot dinner for us. The meals are
frst-class. OF course, they are not
hAO NY mobAoK % bht AbAo bhO USot tAO
army al put up and is Eve times bet
ter than the volunteer army get.
We passed al English ship several
days ago. She was a big one and she
whistled and saluted and we answered.
/ guess we will not go to Manila.
The officers think not, but think we
will land at some island.
We are going to have a euchre game
next Saturday on the quarter deck
and I am looking forward to that. My
diary keeps me busy. began keep
ing 1t at st. Louis and l started 1t from
the first Of the year; have put down
some things that occur each day. My
friend and chum, young Brady, has
done the same. He is such a fine
young man and we are as thick as two
peas.
Well, mother, / viii write again
when / land or the next stop. Love
to all, and hoping you r all well, l
am truly your son, FRED LUcKIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Mrs. J..B. Stephens and daughter,
Cfora are IN the aiok list.

Mrs. J..B. Stephens and daughter,
Cora, are on the sick list.
Alex. L%ittrell, of Moline, visited
]. B. Stephens and family Saturday.
Since our last writing Mr.. Tom
Berrey and Miss Rosa Blum have mar
ried. Mr.. Berrey is one of our most
worthy young men and Miss Rosa lie
one OF Audrain's most estimable young
ladies'. Mr., Berrey has rented Mr..
John Mallory's farm near Hollans-
vile, Mo.
JEFF d. Ellis has began sowing oats.
JEFF is a hustler and an ideal farmer.
A telephone line is talked of, run
ming from Mexico to Paris via Skinner.
II won't be but a little while till we
can talk all over the world.
The Gatewood school closed last
Friday. Notwithstanding the inclem-
emit weather and muddy roads, the
house was filled with visitors. Miss
Fowler has taught an excellent school
and the closing exercises were fine,
rejecting great credit upon pupilsand
teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
MAPLR GRoYE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, March 21.-The
bottoms have just about dropped out
Of the roa DIS in places.
Rev. Burch filled his last regular
appointment at Hopewell Sunday.
He also preached Sunday evening at
4 O'Clock.
The new railroad will have 10 build
g station this side of town 80 that the
farmers can get to town while the
roads are in the fix they are.
7. M Parsons is still on the sick list,
but is some better.
The big wind Saturday night moved
several fences In this part.
The party at E.scott's since our last
writing was quite a success. Every
one reports a fine time.
The Martin saw mill has been run
ming at full blast. They have q big
pile OF lumber sawed up. They are
doing nice work.
Miss MabelIe Brown gave a pound
party since u last writing. After
the guests became tired of playing
games they started some music. The
guests were so charmed with tho
music, both vocal and instrumental,
that they stayed till the "wee SINAI
hours'' of the morning. Refresh
ments were served about 1850.
All fools' day will soon be here.
Ducks and geese are very plentiful.
They may be seen flying in large
hocks from one feeding place to
another.
Miss MabelIe Brown is visiting Gem
tralia friends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
OLIPPINGS,

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SKINNER, NO., March 22.-Plenty OF
ducks and lots of shooting. Deck Hill
leads the vanguard on killing ducks.
He is also an excellent coon hunter.
u. P. Fox has been mustered ont Of
Uncle Sans army and Is now spend
ing q few days with his parents near
here.
William Butler has returned from
New Mexico, where he spent the
winter.
Two Of Hon. @. F. Clark's cattle got
down in the mud and died q few days
ago. Several others had TO be dragged
out. All Of our feeders think this
mud is horrible.
O. L. Bruce shipped 9 load Of hogs
to st. Louis Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

The great historical lecture, "The
Downfall OF Poland" by Dol. sobieski,
is beyond a doubt a lecture Of as great
interest and information as any that
has been gwen in Mexico for many
years. His description OF the rescue
of Vienna from the Mohammedans by
king John sobieski, who, with 10000
men, completely overwhelmed ant
destroyed the Mohammedan army o.
400, 900 men, is extremely thrilling. In
fact, the lecture lie one of deep interest
from start to finish. This lecture will
be given at the Hardin College Audi
forum. Admission 25e, children 15c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Gard Of Thanka TO Educators,

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, March 20.-I wish to
thank the many educators who kindly
consented to aid us in u Institute at
Lawder school, 18th and 18th inst, and
wish especially to speak of the great
interest which was taken by Professor
strother. He came through the un-
favorable weather and the roads most
impossible. Such 3 one in our school
work is to be highly appreciated, and
II all of the teachers follow him as an
example, u work will shortly be
raised to q high standard.
EVA KANATzAR, Teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
TeaeharS ~Institute.


Mexico, NO., March 21.-This as
ISOLATION Of teachers would have met
last Friday and Saturday at the Law
der school house, but the rain and bad
roads made it almost impossible to
hold q meeting,
Miss Eva Kanatzar has been teach
ing there for two years. She is one Of
the most successful teachers in the
county. She has no difficulty what
ever in governing her school. Her will
seems to be their pleasure.
Every patron of the school had
made ample provision for the enter
of all who might come.
Among the prominent teachers ex-
were Prof. Gross, supt. Nc
MILAN and the able Pres. Million, of
Hardin College. Besides these able
school men many others would have
been there. Had the day been suitable
the house would not have held the
crowd. All praise Is due the patrons,
teacher and pupils. VISITOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Christian Church Meeting Closed.
Elder butcher last night preached
the closing sermon of a p~rotracted
meeting which has done great good,
especially to the church, and brought
happiness to many hearts and homes.
He came among us almost a month
ago In entire stranger and by his
social and generous nature has won
the respect of all and the love and
confidence Of all who worked with
him In his earnest effort to do the
church and lis hearers good. Twenty
two were added to the church mem
bership and many whose hearts had
for years been untouched by the
pleadings of the gospel became greatly
concerned. The good results OF this
meeting will be plainly felt for years
to come. In q most cordial manner
Elder butcher thanked all who had
co-operated so kindly with him, and
especially to the newspapers OF Mex
leo he expressed his most profound
gratitude for kindness and pronounced
q BETTING compliment on our city
press, of its power and influence in
our community to do good. All the
church members and many others as
well are invited to come to prayer
meeting Wednesday night. The SUBJ
ject will be, 'sThe Future Good of Our
Church in Mexico" The meeting
has, indeed, been q great blessing 70
all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
EAST LINN NOTES.

Correspondence Of the LEDaER
EAST LINN, March 21.-Born, to Mr..
Frank Lawder and wife, a daughter.
Prof. e. L. Rogers visited at the
Edwards school house last Thursday
morning.
Mrs. J.. Fryer is visiting relatives In
Slater.
Don't forget the entertainment at
Edwards school house Friday night,
March "a.
Mr.. EddIeman has rented E.Collins'
place for this year.
Miss Jane Burston visited Miss
Melissa Matthews last Sunday.
The reading circle spent a pleasant
evening at the home of Miss Jane
Burston last Saturday evening. The
next meeting will be with MissesGrace
and Eta Fryer on April 1.