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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
LzDDONIA ITEMS,

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
LADDoEIA, Mo-, Oct. 24.-J.W. Lew
ellen spent last week In Bowling
Green.
Mrs. Ida Fletcher Dye, Of Colorado,
is the guest OF relatives in this coun-
ty. She taught school here in the
early days Of Laddonia.
j.. G. B~ruton, OF Oklahoma, is visit
ing his son, A. L. Bruton.
Roy Ramey, who is attending a b-s-
mess college in st. Louis, is home on
q visit.
Elders Shumate and Mendenhall
are conducting meetings at Rush Hill,
Ed. Porter, Of Mexico, Is assisting
Ed. Jesse in q protracted meeting
here.
Miss Wood, of Rails county, is visit
ing her cousins, the Misses Steele.
Mis- Maggie Torreyson, OF Martins
burg, visited here Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
PROGRESS in Getting Acquainted,

Progress in Getting Acquainted.
A travelling man tells this story
about a friend Of his whose business
taxes him away from Mexico fire.
quently:
For the last month Oh so be has had
q respite and his neighbors have notic-
ed the unusual length Of his visit to
his own house. One of them asked him
recently II he had got pretty well
acquainted with the members Of his
family.
81 think I am making an impress
ion,n he responded. "My little CIR
went to her mother the other day and
said: That man who COMES here
sometimes spanked me to-day. >"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Advertised Letters.

List Of letters remaining in the Post
ONCE at Mexico, No., for the week
ending Oct. 2s, 1899, which IL moi
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the Dead Letter ONCE at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please cay advertised"
Samuel Biss, Miss NJ. L. Baker,
Mrs. Mollie Carter, Eddie Garter, Roy
Ohrisin, Duke Dunnan, 3. J.. Carton,
George HerdIe, Eliza Henderson, J.
Hanson, John Meyers, Joe Vision,
Elbon Miller, Sophia K. Mead, Mary
Marsh, Minnie Mae Miller, 3. ]. Rob-
ertson, Emma s. seiber, Geo. saun-
ders, Mrs. BunguIst, Prof. 7. T. VIII
iiams, John Thomas Watts.
w. M, TRELoAR. Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
County News.
DENTON D ITEMS.

BENTON CITY ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the LEDGER.
BENTON CITY, Mo, Oct. 24.-French
Douglass lie III.
A number from here attended the
Montgomery street fair.
Among those from Mexico who at
tended church here Sunday e 8.
Fl. Douglass and family, John Barker,
Misses Anna Potts, Jessie and Pinkie
Douglass, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. sallee.
Street Commissioner 2. T. Dillon is
putting our streets In good condition.
J. W. Doweii's new residence is
nearing completion.
W r. Ballew is building a new res
idence south Of town.
John A. CLARK, south of town, is
building a new house.
Frederick Rhoades Is operating his
new grist mill.
J. B. Beal, who will start the new
psper, the Message, in Mexico Nov. Q,
was here Tuesday soliciting patronage.
Jim and Price johnson, of Mexico,
were here Tuesday.
W. II. Norris, Of Mexico, made q
delivery OF nursery stock here Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wylde, of CAL
laway, are guests of ]. M. Wyide and
family.
Mrs. W. O. Hamilton, OF Dallas,
Texas, who has been visiting relatives
and friends here, left for her home
Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs, j. U. Hendrix visited
in galloway Saturday and Sunday.
Stock shipments from thia point for
the past week are as follows:
J. q, Hendrix, 4 cars cattle.
e. z. johnson, 8 cars calves.
Roy Wilkerson, 1 a cattle.
J. W. Dowell, 1 car cattle.
7. M. Barre, 1 car cattle.
Ohas. Arnold, 1 q cattle.
J. w. Dowell, 1 car mules.
O. II. Oulbertson, 2 cars hay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the LHDeRR.
TULIP, NO., Oct. 24.-Henry Fergu-
son, who lost his house and contents
Sunday By IRE, is fixing to rebuild.
o. E. Perkins has HE house about
ready to move In.
A. W. johnson, of Salisbury, and
Dr.. G. A. johnson, OF Holiday, were
guests Of DR.. Il. W. Johnson, OF this
place, Sunday.
The protracted meeting at Green
wood closed Sunday night with 2
additions,
Ed. LinviIle, Of Canton, Mo-, viii
preach at Tulip Saturday night and
Sunday morning.
DR.. E. W. johnson has rs fat cattle
ready for the market.
Revs. Hawkins, Of Mexico, and
Taylor, Of st. Joe, are holdinga very
interesting meeting at Mt. Airy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
MET an UxrrMEIY END.
A Nephew Of David Petty Burned to
Death in his House in Nebraska
Lost His Life, Money and
Valuables.

David Petty has just returned from
the northwest corner Of Nebraska,
where he went to settle the business
Of q deceased nephew who lost bis life
by being burned to death in his house.
It was supposed by his closest neigh
bors that he was sitting by a small
stand table reading and that be was
stricken with heart or some other
trouble, which caused him to make a
severe struggle and an explosion fol-
lowed, the result OF which was thai he
perished in the fismea.
The young man, whose name was
Dulaney, was a Telegraph operator
and had been depot agent out in that
country for a number of years. He
had saved up a considerable sum Of
money and quit the railroad and took
a homestead and went into tbs stock
business. At the time of the sad acct
dent he had about one thousand
dollars In paper money and some gold
and silver coins and valuable papers
which were all destroyed. The coins,
both gold and silver, were found in a
melted state. His gold watch which
was In bis vest pocket pad underneath
his body, did not melt, but was ruined
by the heat. Mr.. Petty has the watch
and melted coins and also a tin match
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Roles Annual Hog Sale.

j. W. Boles will have his third an
nual hog sale at Dyer's livery barn al
Auxvasse, Mo-, Wednesday, Nov. l.
beginning at noon, The offerings will
be high class Poland Chinas and al
Mr.. Boles breeds nothing but the
best, purchasers are sure to get moth.
ing but the best. Sec advertisement
in the Weekly LEDGER. ]. 7. johnson
Of this city, Is the auctioneer,
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be- mIles 5. p. d Benton oIty.

J. W. Montague lie home from ar
extended visit through the Indian
Territory and the West. Mr.. Monta'
que says there has been q severe
drouth in the Indian Territory. Id
has large business interests In the
West and travels through that coun'
try a great deal, but finds no place he
likes better than Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

TULIP, Mo-, October Z, 1ss9-Ferria
& Cauthorn-Sirs: have Q Superior
Bridge Beach stove. 1t has been in
use for forty seven (47) years. It was
bought by Mi. Frank West in Paris,
NO, in 1852. l have used 1t myself
for 10 years and it is good for 10 years
more. Respectfully,
JAMES BRuNDEoE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
e.-..snt Jaoob.on Coming Home.

otfEtaHt SNVv1'o" ~ -.
Sergeant Fred Jacobson, who h1s
served the Eighth United States
cavalry for three years, IL en- route
home from Cubs. His service time
expired several days ago, but before
starting home he rs-snlistsd and was
given the non-commissioned once q
F,rs. sergeant. He viii have . three
months furlough before returning 70
cuba for service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
protraoted meeting is in progress at

Protracted meeting is in progress at
Benton City.
Miss Sallle Jesse and Isaac Jesse
and family were visiting at William
Jesse's Monday.
W. II. Sallee and wife, OF Mexico,
visited 8. M. Silver Sunday.
Mrs. 8. o. Wright and son, Roy, are
visiting relatives near Columbia.
Miss Beulah Wright visited her
brother, ODE, In Mexico last week.
Mrs, Quincy james, who died OF
consumption Friday, leaves q bus
band, several children and q large
circle Of friends to mourn her loss
Her body was laid to rest In the Lad
donia cemetery; funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev. Porter, of Mexico.
The Audraln County Medical So
ciety will meet Saturday night at the
office of DR.. ". W. Macfarlane. All
regular physicians OF the county are
invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
j. e. HUTTON. NJ. D.. seo,r.

Worley A. Hsrron,o of near Laddonia,
won Fred Llewellyn's SIS premium
for the best half bushel Of white eats,
crop Of 1885, at the Mexico street
fair, and not Herman WoFley, as er.
roneoualy reported. Mr.. Heron is a
young farmer-in fact, q mere boy
and as this was his first cropping
season he deserves much credit for
the success Of his initial venture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
S1O0 Reward s1OO

The readers Of this paper WIN Be pleased 10
learn mat there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able oours IN all It, stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being q constitutional dis
ease, requires q constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of TIE sEs-
ten, thereby destroying ne foundation Of tie
disease, and giving the patient strength By build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature IN
doing It's work. The propristors have 90 much
faith In its curative powers, that they offer enc
Hundred Dollars for Any.case thatitfals 70 cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
FL CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pms are he beat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Isl. LIQUID Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25.-There was Q
small run Of native cattle on the
market. Steers sold from 1915 to
s5.s5, stockers s2.6o to $500, feeders
%. so to "a, COWS % to s4.25, heiterI
s2.2 5 to s4.s5, bulls g. rs to $50.
Hogs-The bulk of the hogs sold Of
s4.s5 to s4,SO, the pigs and light lights
at "a to s4.25, according to quality
light hogs at 1895 to $3.50, bulk al
s4.25 to s4.So,medium weights at san
to s4.s5, bulk going at s425 to $4.S5i
the heavy culIa sold at $3.50 to -, and
fair TO best heavy hogs ct s4.1o to
81. 8 ,good mixed hogs sold at "a. 20 to
$3.50, and common to Inferior mix
tures sold at So. IS to s4.15.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

william ]. Bryan spoke in Iowa
Monday morning and arrived at his
home during the afternoon. He de-
parted at 9 p. m. for a tour through
the state. He is well and confident oil
Democratic triumphs at the polls this
fall and next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

d. o. CLARK who, two years ago.
purchased the Frank Harrison farm
in Galloway county, recently sold IL to
Jack Harrison for $3.50. Mr.. Clark
left to-day for Walla WaIla, Waah.,
with a view to locating there II the
surroundings anlt him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

John W. Coakley, a prominent citi'
zen of this county, leaves this weeh
for Parkersburg, West Virginia; Gum
bertrand, Nd; Harrisonburg and Whit
Sulphur Springs, Va. he viii be 60
companied by his wife and win be
gone some six or eight weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Sell for s55 in Fulton, Mo. ] sell
them for much less and will continue
az long aa they last. They are going
fast. II you want a wagon buy now
a. they are going up.
wat v. o. P KING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. 8. E. Black and daughter, Miss
Eva, of Ashland, North Carolina, left
for their nome to-day after visiting
Jno. X. Brown and family. They
were accompanied home by Miss
Gertrude Campbell, Of Hatten, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

LATE Newkirk is among those from
Mexico who are arranging to go to
Europe during 1900. Mr.. Newkirk
viii probably take a three months tour
Of the old country, taking In the Paris
exposition. He will have an enioya-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
1T PAYS TO TRADE AT
SMITH BROS.
WHY? Because We Sell First-CIass Goods
and Sell Cheaper Than Any Other Storel
Note Our Flour Rrioes
Silk Finish, high patent

Silk Finish, high patent
flour, guaranteed equal
to any, per cwt Isis
Mexico Favorite, extra
patent, equal to a great
many Ist grades, cwt.. ~
o. K. Family Flour, per
cwt ................ 10
There is noquestion about
our Corn Meal. We
have the finest.
Try ourav Blend Coffee.
1t cannot be equaled for
the money 7 lbs. 10
II you want something
better than package of-
fee try our Ioc lb. coffee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss BeuIah Morris, daughter oi
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Morris, Of this
city, was chosen as queen OF the
flower parade at the Montgomery
~streetiair by ahandsome majority. Mis'
Morris acquitted herself gracefully q
queen and gave universal satisfaction
she has many friends in Mexico al
Of whom will be glad to learn Of the
houor bestowed upon her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

A "reliabIe" rumor says that n Of
AudraIn's handsome young widow
ere will marry during next month, and
will likely spend the winter with his
bride in an eastern city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Governor Tanner, Of Illinois, has
changed front and will make the race
for denomination. 1t lie now up "a
Cullom, who must take sides for OF
against.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The raw materials Of almost every
thing have advanced. Blum's bought
large quantities before the rise and
are selling now At old prices.
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Has Never Cost Five Cents.

Ferris & Oauthorn-Gentlemen:
have a Superior Cook Stove-Bridge
Beach-that has been in constant nee
since 1868 and it has never cost 8 cents
for repairs. / am using IL now.
MRS. I. T.. 0ARNEa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Thornton Star Won Second.

At the horse show in Kansas City
Monday night, in the $1,000 5tilwell
stake, Highland Chief, property OF
the Ball Brothers, Of Versailles, KY
won nrst prize of $500, and Thornton
Star, belonging to ]. A. Potts, Of this
city, second money, s25o. Third prize,
Preston, Pat DoIsn, Lexington, Ky.
Fourth prize, Darkness, Ball Brothers,
Versailles, KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Mod. Trimble, Mr.
and Mrs. Lynn 8. Banks and Miss
Louie Peters, of Chicago, occupied
| hox 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

B. r. Middleton had two loads of
horses on the st. Louis market this
week. Ben. is an extensive stock
buyer and lie q hustler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The statement that Mrs. A. R. Ringo
died 20 years ago is an error. Mrs
A. r. Ringo is at this time living in
Arkansas. Mr. A. r. Ringo died %
years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Rev. ''Tip" Hook, of Bethany, Mo-.
lie visiting friends and relatives in
Mexico. Mr.. Hook says that in all
his travels he nnds no place he likes
as well as Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

County Court will convene on next
Monday. During the session the
court win appoint a successor for the
late Justice of the Peace w. P. Quis-
enberry,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Rev. J. e. Lee, Of Urbaua, Ohio, who
was formerly pastor Of the Baptist
church here, Is the guest Of ED.
Bradley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. L. b. Sanford, Of vandalia, ant
brother, J. 7. Williams, of Bate
county, r visiting their mother
Mrs. Lot Williams, near Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

New Macaroni, fresh, per
package. &C
Prunes, guaranteed new
stock, extra fine, b.. Ioc
Smaller size Prunes, per
10. sc
2 pkgs. Shredded Wheat
Biscuits. 25c
Grape Nuts, fresh goods
new breakfast food, lb. I5c
.Grain-O the new pure food
drink, substitute for COT
fee, per lb. lac
Just received new Pickles
and Kraut.
New Citron, per package, 2oc
@Call in and see us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Born, on Oct. 20, to Mi. and Mrs.
FIghtmaster, of Oklahoma City, Ok, q
daughter. Mrs. Flghtmaster was
formerly Miss Hattie Gallop, of this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. ]. G. Lakenan and daughter,
Miss Ruth, are in St. Louis on a shor,
visit to friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Adviees from Mafeking, dated 0ea
20, BY way Of Lorenzo Marques, are
that the British defense had not been
penetrated By the Beers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Good MiIk Cows Wanted

Twenty-Five good milk cows must
be good mixers. l have also IS good
breeding ewes for sale cheap. Apply
to J. W. LEE,
d&w2t Southeast Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The campaign in Ohio is waging
hercely, and McLean's prospects are
Frightening, while the Republicans
are growing more and more fright
oned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The Fulton Sun says: Prof. French
Strother and wife, who have been
visiting friends in Fulton, returned
to Mexico Saturday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

For Rent-House on North Jefier-
o street, Coons' addition. Apply
to Mrs. K. E. Dunbar or Moore &
Howell. d6t-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
Turkish Baths at Home.

Hamilton Hall, Of this city, has for
sale the Quaker Folding Hot Air and
vapor Bath Cabinet, . perfect sanitary
bathing sppllsnce-the latest, best
and chsapestiprice e5. Recommended
BY noted physicians and scientific
journals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. J. NJ. Barker, OF Danville, ia
here the guest Of her daughter, Mrs.
H. o. Turner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss Anna Belle Griffin has return
ed to Oentraiia after visiting her
parents In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Blum's buy all of their goods for
cash, therefore are able to undersell
anybody. Give them a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

C-orrsspondsncs Of the Ledger.
GRAND PRAIRIE, October 3.-Robt.
Dorgan and family visited his parents
near Duly Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. d, Il. Harper returned TO St.
Louis Tuesday after visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Garrett, sr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss Gould Passes Through Mexico
Miss Helen Gould passed through
Mexico Tuesday on her special car, the
Atlanta. She was en- route from the
West to her home In New York City.
She made q branch trip to Fulton to
visit President John Henry MacCrac
en-, of Westminster College. In the
party with Miss Gould we're Miss
Palm, a cousin, Mrs.. MacCracken
ehaperon, and Mr.. Northrup, all Of
New York City. Frank Gould and DR..
Munia left the party az Kansas City
r. nj. White, OF this city, accompa-
MED the party to Fulton In their special
car and returned to Mexico with them
at 1880 O'Clock that night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. A. A. Wallace and children are
home from a visit in the vicinity OF
Louisville, KY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

]. Nj. Daniel, of Thompson, was here
Wednesday en- route from Vandalia
to hfs home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The Sunday Post Dispatch contained
. splendid picture OF Miss Ida Ed.
monds, Queen Of the Mexico Street
Fair carnival.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss Grace Baldwin, Of Carthage,
Mo-, was fatally burned by an ex-
plosion of gasoline.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mechanics E. z. Monroe and D. e.
Patterson, of Long Branch, who have
been guests Of Mrs. s. P. Emmons,
left for st. Louis this afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mr.. A. o. Complin and Miss Ger
trude Peake were married on Oct. q
by Rev. A. W. Paisley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Gid Williams, of Bates, Mo-, after
an absence of 10 years, is in Audrain
on a visit to friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. s. x. Brown, Of Fuison, lie the
guest OF Mrs. Jno. x. Brown OF this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

o. X. Brown lie erecting q large
poultry packing house near the Union
station.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss Sue Robertson IL attending a
big house party at Williamsburg, CAL
laway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. E. B. Williams and son, Reed,
Of this city, left Tuesday for a visit
in Burlington, Iowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Rev. A. w. Paisley has had unaui-
nous calls to preach for the Christian
Church at Santa Fa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Full line OF curtains, carpets and
mattings ct old prices.
J. BLUM, Son & 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Bucks Cook Stoves.
No. 5 with 2o-inch oven, So. 90, at
v. o. p. Kings. w1t-d2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

VIII Steel, who has charge of the
electric light and water works plants at
Slater, is visiting bis mother here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Miss Rose White is home from q
visit to Montgomery City relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. Paul St. vrain is visiting her
sister, Mrs. John Able, of East st.
Louig. Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

A son was born to Mrs. RiIeyBrock,
formerly the wife Of General Casslui
NJ. Clay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

J. B. Botkin shipped 8 cars Of cattle
to East st. Louis to-day.
]. W. Trimble shipped 3 car OF cat
tie to East st. Louis to-day. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Hereafter the public will be admitted
to the White House parlors only on
written requests from Congressman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

want to buy about 1000 bushels OF
cider apples. Grinding days Tues
days and Fridays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Sixteen : inch Oak Stoves,
Sl4.oO, at v. o. P. Kings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Misses Katie and Annie Basket, of
shelbyville, KY, are visiting Misses
Georgia and Frances Guthrie, OF this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Frank Mcoord, Of North Mexico, is
III with typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Major Guy Howard, Of omaha,Neb.,
vas killed 10 action in the Philip
pines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

The new Oklahoma town OF Billings
has ordered out all negroes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

EIsctIons viii be held next month
Ia twelvs states.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

VIM. NJ. Crews vs.. Octave Ellis, ap-
pealed from justice OF peace court.
Polly Renfro vs. Geo. II. Caldwell,
appealed from Justice peace court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Mrs. NJ. R. Wise is visiting Mcoredie
relatives and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
LONG TIMR Acc.
List Of Gentlemen Now Living in Mex,
leo Who Resided Here Forty-Three
Years Ago-Those Who Are
Gone From Among Us

Mr.. Hamilton Hall, who came e
Mexico In 1856 and has continuously re.
sided here since, furnishes the LEDGE
with the names Of the following Der.
sons, now living in this city, who wers
residents forty three years ago. Their.
are just twenty Of them, viz:
John e. bearing.
Joseph D. Morris.
John R. Luckie.
Silas Wilson.
James Garrett, Sen.
Warner K. Potts.
Hamilton Hall.
DR.. R. W. Bourne.
David Hubbell.
William r. smithey.
John J. Steele.
William Bedell.
Merritt Y. Duncan.
Samuel n. Edwards.
Charles Lander.
P. NJ. Morrls.
Benz. R. Cauthorn.
Thomas Fagin.
Isaac French.
Rufus s. Pearson.
WITT THE GREAT MAJORITY.
Following are tho names OF those
who were residents of Mexico in 1855
and who have since died here-ffty
IN all:
DIR. Nathaniel P. Allison.
John P. Beatty.
O. O. Ricketts,.
John Ricketts,.
James NJ. Din.
John M. Pearson.
James Lowry.
Philip Garner.
James P. Sullinger.
L. N. Hunter.
William Steele.
William Stone.
Richard Willingham.
Henry W~ililngham.
John g. Coil.
John g Muldrow.
Charles Muldrow.
George Muldrow.
Charles r. Ward.
George Osrdwell.
James Tomlinson.
Curtis P. Wade.
James W. Kilgore.
BENZ. 7. Rodman.
Bethuel Eubanks.
Abraham Inflow.
John Saunders.
Samuel A. Oraddock.
John NJ. Gordon.
Harmon Howell.
Stephen Scott.
DR.. Burnham.
.Abner Harrison.
George ooughlin.
william O. West.
John Luckie, Sr.
Terrence Donnelly.
Richmond Pearson.
Jacob Bruce.
BENZ. Lawhead.
DR.. W. II. Lee.
Horace Chalmers.
Enoch Hooton.
K. ID. Dunbar.
Cornelius Ragsdale.
James NJ. Riley.
John P. Clark.
Joseph Lupton.
William P. Frost.
James Pasqueth.
Ira Tincher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

W. t. McNeely, one of Audrair
county's most substantial young farm
ers, has moved to Pekin, Ok to re-
side. The LEDGER wishes him mucf
prosperity In his new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
PhYuioianf Heating FridaY Eirhl

PhyHicians' Meeting Friday Night
A special meeting fthe Mexico and
Audrain Medical Association will be
held at the office Of DR.. M. e. Craw-
ford Friday evening, October "a.
Matters of Importance will be dis
oussed. Ali members and regular
physicians interested are cordially in
vited to attend.
NJ. 3. CRAWFORD, If. D.,
President.
j. e. HUTTON, NJ. D., 9ee'y,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26
HIDES AND FURS WANTED.

I want your hides and furs of all
kinds. Top price paid.
2e-4t SAN MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

n. v. BraIton, Of Oentralia. was in
Mexico Sunday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-26

Salt is up. 1t costs laid down at the
depot one dollar and Eve cents per
barrel. have two car loads that will
be sold at the old price.
My Sweet Glover Flour at one
dollar and eighty cents per hun"
dred is equal to any Flour at that
price. l do not claim II to be as good
as the Daisy, but do claim 1t to be
equal to any Flour sold at this price.