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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28

LNOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
Il with about 60 different slides, suitable for
alng legal blanks or any description of papers
n fat form to be kept In ehape for writing
A comprehensive index connected Just the
thing for any once with contracts, ETC., TO
ale Address a E C.. care of THE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28

E.OR SALE-THE n UGUSTANA COLLEGE
H barber shop. Good paying. clean and
cash trade. a splendid opportunity for d
young to start in business. VIZ tie or ap-
ply on premises. >. j. Staoer, 633 Thirty-eiGhth
street. city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-28

MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
w gage loans by w. H Eastman. 1712 Sec
ond avenue, without publicity or removal II e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

Do you suffer with periodical head
aches?
Do you begin to complain Of sleep
lessness9
Have you already begun to have
spells Of dizziness?
Does constipation or dyspepsia In
any Of its many forms wsrn you Of
the inevitable oncoming Of general
nervousness or debility?
By all means go to your druggist
and get a bottle Of the most wonder
full restorative within the reach Of
womaHkind to-day-get a bottle of
Paine's celery compound, and a.
thousands Of other ailing, half-de-
spondent, suffering women have done
before you, and as thousands more
must do, You will find in lite peculiar
curative qualities the womRnly
strength and health that you desire.
Take Paine's celery compound and
the liver will resume lie normal func-
tions, D~iliousness will disappear; the
kidneys viii ind the relief they need;
good digestion and the proper assimi-
lation Of food will begin at once, diz-
ziness and constipation will no longer
trouble you, wasting nervous tissues
will regain their healthy tone, the
blood will clear itself Of it's impuri-
ties and you will no longer fear the
breaking down that comes to 30 many
women early In life.
Miss Amelia stegnan, as secretary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
NOT DEAD, WOUNDED.
Manila Dispatches Of Last Week in
Error in Reporting Lieutenant
Joseph Smith Dead.

A csblegrsm from Manila, dated the
earlier part Of last week, said that
Second Lieutenant Joseph Smith, OF
the First Regiment Of Washington
Volunteers, bad been killed In the
battle before Manila.
Recent adyices from Washington
State say that Lieutenant Smith was
not killed, but badly wounded in the
action mentioned.
Lieutenant Smith is a native of this
county and moved with his father,
Lilfis P. Smith, from near Laddonia to
Endlcott, Wash, about twelve years
ago. After moving to Washington
be returned to Missouri and attended
the State University at Columbia for
one term, after which be returned to
Washington and pursued his studies
at the university of that state, from
which he graduated. Lieutenant
Smith was at one time connected with
the Spokane Spokesman Reriep and
was well and f~avorably known in the
newspaper circles Of Eastern Wash
ington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

of the famous North Side Wonau's
Club Of Chicago, has been an eye
witness to the good results that fol-
low the use OF this famous remedy.
"For the past six years." she says,
81 have had ample opportunity to
observe the good results obtained
from the use Of Paine's celery com
pound, ss our medical advisers fire.
quently prescribe it. Our members
all reside at the club house, and as
they r business women they fire.
quently feel the need Of q remedy for
building up a rundown condition.
We have 1t constantly on hand.
Thinking you may be glad to know
that Paine's celery compound lie sp-
preciatsd by our club women" che
writes To the proprietOrs, 81 take
pleasure in sending You this unsolicit-
ed testimonial"
Many women III in need Of nothing
but Paine's celery compound to make
them strong and well, and II after
reading the many published testi-
monials from people in every walk OF
life whom 1t has restored to health,
there is the remotest doubt IN any
ones mind OF the unexampled efficacy
there is this to be said, that after all
the best test OF Paine's celery com
pound is to try it.
Paine's celery compound has never
yet failed TO give relief. 1t has made
thousands OF people wen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
THE EDITORS CLOSE,
Officers of the Northeast Missouri
Press Association the Right Men
for Their Positions.

The meeting Of the Northeast Mis-
uri Press Association in Mexico was
a success 1t was not only a pleasant,
but q profitable meeting. Practical
papers were read and well discussed.
The meeting closed At 5:45 p. m. FRI
day and the following officers we're
elected tor the ensuing year:
President, N A, Bates, Democrat
Standard, Memphis.
First Vice President, Howard Ellis,
Leader, New Florence.
Second e-PresIdent, y n.
Wheeler, Jeffersonlan, Norborne.
Third Vice President, j. NJ. Sosey,
Spectator, Palmyrs.
SecIe,Afy,C. 2 Ridipgs, Messenger,
kesdvills.
Treasurer, q. a. Basket, Intelligent
Ger, Mexico.
The time and place Of the next
meeting viii be selected by the execu-
tive committee, which is composed Of
the officers OF the association.
All OF our visitors, after attending
the reception at Hardin College, left
for their homes on the night trains
very much pleased with their visit 10
the "Queen Of the PFairies."
COMMITTEE REPORT.
The committee on resolutions made
the following report, which was
adopted:
We, your committee on resolutions
beg leave 10 report - follows:
Resolved, That the thanks Of this
Association be extended 70 the citi-
zens Of Mexico, and especially to the
newspaper mel and TO the President
and faculty OF Hardin College, for the
very hospitable manner In which they
have entertained this Association, and
to the railroads for o~ourtesies 90 freely
extended, and also to the manager OF
the Opera House for the use OF the
same and the Mexico Electric Light
Company for light furnished.
Resolved, That the Northeast Mis-
souri, Press Association, believing that
it will result In much good By way Of
advertising the many of our
State, pledges its hearty support to
the proposed Worlds Fair at St. Louis
in 1908. NJ. P. DRUHMoED,
B. F. BLANToN.
BEN F. WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

There was desaltory lighting around
Manila yesterday, nine O~aliiornians
being killed.
Reports from Jacksonville are that
the vegetables and oranges 10 Florida
were largely killed.
The rebels at Manila r reported to
be short on ammunition. They have
been driven back II miles at several
points.
The President repeats bic threat to
call an extra session In case the bill to
enlarge the army is not passed At this
session.
A bill was introduced In the Mis-
souri, House to permit casualty coma
paniss to insure policy holdsrs against
III health.
The Fsnsiuing members Of the
wrecked steamship Lawrence were
rescued after being without water aud
food since Sunday.
Thomas Mercy, q grOom-elsct OF
81. Joseph, Mo-, was struck on the
head with a brick and killed by Jesse
Boswell, with whom be ~quaFFeied.
Judge Marshall handed eowa al
opinion reversing the Missouri Su-
preme Courts previous ruling that It
could not remit excessive damages.
The Missouri Senate Committee on
Corporations reported favorably q bill
TO require banks 10 keep a reserve Of
Is per cent OF their deposits.
The Nicaragua Canal bill was knock
cd out In the House, the attempt to
attach 10 10 the sundry civil bill being
defeated. Mr.. Dockery led the debate
against the measure.
Services in commemoration Of the
Maine disaster we're held throughout
the country. In the New York public
schools the story Of the explosion was
related to the children.
Thomas McQuitty, Of Columbia, was
Kill ID Wednesday BY being thrown
from his wagon. be was on his way
to the country to get somew wood when
bis horses became frightened and ran
away. he leaves a widow, four sons
and q daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
aER rEErH SHOT OUT.
Miss Nell DAVIS, Of Vandalia, Meets
With a Serious Aeeident-Didn't
Know II Was Loaded.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
vAEDALIA, Mo. Feb. 1s.-A painful
and very serious accident occurred
here last night. A number Of young
society people are making arrange
ments to give a home talent pro-
duction on the 22nd inst. and during
the rehearsal last night Miss Nell
Davis, daughter Of Thomas Davis,
assistant cashier Of the vandalia
Banking Association, was handling a
revolver that was supposed 20 be IN
loaded and in q careless way placed it
to her mouth ami pulled the trigger,
bat owing TO kind providence her life
was saved, as the bullet hattened on
her teeth, tearing out four Of her up
per ones, and cutting her lip very
badly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
%Twenty Years Ago =
This Week.

]. H. Hayden was County Surveyor.

J. II. Hayden was County Surveyor.
The Golden troupe were in Mexico.
Tom Reed bought william Wilson's
dray.
Pneumonia was gripping the ex-
portation Of cattle.
DR.. Koontz lived one door north Of
the Cathohc Church.
Humpty-D umpty was the relgning
theatrical attraction.
Lewis Hord paid $1,000 for the
Cromwell House building.
W. F. Whitney was spoken of for
City Marshal and Collector.
A. E. Jenkins, Of Farber, was APP
pointed Justice of the Peace.
@. W. Baker was agent for twelve
life and fire insurance companies.
A compulsory education bill was
laid over indefinitely BY the State
Senate.
The tax on manufactured tobacco
was reduced from "a to IS cents per
pound.
William Pollock, Fred. LlewelIyn
and E. ID. Graham were spoken of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
WONDERS IN MISSOURI.
Some Of the Grand Sights in This
Great State KrssOuriaas See
Missouri.

Wtissr waiiAns IA ne suis Tnbune, Je4orzoa
cly, No
Missourians who wander cd TO die
tant States for scenery, health resorts,
education, business, pleasure, are not
only wanting In State pride and loyal
y, but make q mistake in other ways,
patFjodcajly insists the State Tribune.
Missouri IL not only an empire within
ftsslf in material resources, but in OPP
portunitlss for school, for prosperity,
for enjoyment, In the beauties Of her
landscape, has no superior. Some
States can show more along one par
tcniar nne, but none may exhibit
really so much along al lines.
For landscape the Missouri River
bluffs, in view from the State capitol,
the Gasconsde River, the scenes along
the Frisco railroad, avoyage down the
Mississippi, the south Missouri caves
sparkling with crystals-these are but
q little OF the many beautiful natural
pictures. For mines there are zinc
and lead galore. Jasper County lie
world famous. Glass 10 at Crystal
City. Iron and coal everywhere.
Scarcely q single mineral known to
man is not found in Missouri's coil
unless it be gold, and this State is not
committed to gold anyway. See Mis-
souri,, Missouriansi Go to Shaw's
Garden in St. Louis, the finest In the
world. Look over the Kansas City
High School and the Kansas City fire
department, institutions that are
models for the entire country. Go to
Columbia and see the University,
gaining in attendance 100 each year
and fast becoming equal to the great
est. Stand on the University campus
with head uncovered before the JEFF
ferson monument, memorial to the
statesman who gave TO the United
States, Louisiana, in which was wrap
ped up Missouri. See the colleges and
schools in every town and hamlet.
Visit the States schools for its teach
W. ~ oCatg NaMb 0ho bAAnuf AH del-
lums for insane. See the fields OF corn
and cotton; up In Nodawsy County
the largest cattle farm In the United
States, down In Mississippi County the
largest watermelon patch in America.
The Eads bridge is q marvel In engi-
nsering. The Rocheport tunnel ia one
Of the worlds tallest. The reform
school il a model The penitentiary
is the largest on earth. There are
more mineral springs In Missouri than
In any other State. See Clinton's
artesian well, Mark Twsin's cave at
Hannibal, and the hsh in Current Riv-
err. Look On q Saline County whest
field, q Howell County peach farm
and an apple orchard anywhere. See
the Sareoxie strawberries, than which
God might have made a better berry,
but He never did. Survey your own
State, Missourian. Realize It's beauty,
its promise, and you will leave
II, wen to go to heaven, If you can
help 1t. "See Naples and de-" ran
the old proverb Of deoaying Europe.
"See Missouri and live" is the motto
for every Missourian.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
written for ne Columbia Herald.
my
BY WALLACE nAssFORD.

To Little Elizabeth Douglas. washington. D. c.
Her smiles are like the tiny waves
that float q summer sea,
Her cheeks are much the fairest buds
that ever bloomed for me;
Her eyes are like the little stars that
twinkle In tho skiee,
aud her brow 10 iust the sweetest-so
sweet and yet 80 wise
And her dimples-0 her dimple& they
are the dearest things
Where Cupid kissed and kiseed again
and Tapped his fairy wings.
Her hair ls but q fioatlug dream Of
sunshine warm and free,
While her hands are yet the gentlest
hands in all the world TO me,
And my heart within their tender
grasp shall lie sapinely still,
Allowing her at pleasure TO do her
own sweet will,
For my days and nights OF waking and
dreaming too, l say,
Are devoted 10 Elizabeth, who's four
years old to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
Dangers Of the Grip.

The greatest danger from Ia grippe
is OF its resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable a is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
al danger win be avoided. Among
the tens Of thousands who have used
this remedy for Ia grippe we have yet
70 learn Of q single case having result
ed In pneumonia, which shows con-
esusively that this remedy is q certain
preventive Of that dangerous disease.
Il win cure Ia grippe in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by Wool
drige q Purdy and Buckner & Whit
ney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
alvin PnWnll nead.

Alvin Powell, son of A. !. Powell, 8
miles southeast of town, died at bis
home in Jutson, Neb., the first of the
week Of spinal meningitis. bis moth
er was with him when he died. De-
ceased was about so years of age and
left a wife and q 4-year-old son. He
left this county about 8 years ago and
had been in the service OF the Missouri
Pacific Railroad for that length OF
time as q telegraph operator. The re-
mains were inferred at Jutson
under the auspices of the I. o. o. F.
and the Modern WOodmen Lodges of
which he was 9 member.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
hunRATF coQRfs.

CmcuTT couET--sd Monday In Jan
uzry, let Monday in June, Sd Monday
n September.
COUNTY ooUET-ist Monday IN Feb.
ruaxys LAT M0Ddsy IN May, Let Monday
n Augns4 iat,nonday In November.
PncBATBc 0UKr-ad Monday In Jan.
uAry, "a M6aday IN March, ID Monday
in Mas, "a Monday IN September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

The LEDGER regrets very much to
announce that Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ.
DOzier are going to move to Sturgeon
to reside. Mr.. aud Mrs. Dozier have
made many and warm friends during
their stay in Mexico and we hope they
viii ultimately return 10 Mexico to
reside permanently. MF. Dozier has
accepted a position With P. e. Bruton,
a prominent merchant OF Sturgeon,
and we congratulate Mr.. Bruton on
securing 3 young man 90 en~terprising,
active and faithful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
Public Statement From
A Public Man
ESa. W. II. OhIey. Ex-Secrctary Of State Of
West Virginia. writes an open letter.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Mar. 0, 1895.
To vhom IL may concern:
81 most heartily recommend Pe-ru-na
as of great benefit in cases Of catarrh.
II is especially beneficial wherever the
mucous membranes are q Effected. As
tonic it certainly has no hyperion"
w. Il. OHLKY, Ex-Secrctary Of StataL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
East End Residence Burned.

At 8 O'Clock last Thursday the resi-
dence OF Lewis McElhaney, in the
extreme east end, wa fodnd TO be on
ere. An alarm was turned in, bui
the fire company could be of no SER
vice in extinguishing the flames, a.
there was not enough hose to reach the
house by fifty feet. The FIRE, which
rs eausso by . defective nne, totally
destroyed the house, but most of the
household goods wersremoved. Loss
about 500; insurance with ]. D. Tucker
4 san, $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

An Honest Medicine For La Grippe
George W. Watt, Of South Gardi-
ner, Me-, sage: ~ have had the
wOrst cough, cold, chills and grip and
have taken lots Of trash of no account
but profit to the vendor. Chamber
LAME Cough Remedy lie the only thing
that has done any good whatever. ]
have used one 5O-cent bottle and the
chills, cold and grip have all left me. l
congratulate the manufacturers OF IN
honest medicine" For sale By Wool
& Purdy and Buokner &
Whitney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23


Thomas Whitfield q To-, $40 Wa.
bash ave-, corner Jackson street, one
OF Chicago's Oldest and most promi.
nent druggists, recommend Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy for la grippe, as
1t not only gives a prompt and com.
plete relief, but also counteracts any
tendency OF Ia grippe to result in
pneumonia. For sale by Woodbridge
& Purdy and Buckner & Whitney
druggists.
Life insurance lie q good thing, but
health insurance by keeping the blood
pure with Hoods SarsapariIla is stnl
better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

-ws clashes occurred Friday be.
tween Filipinos In citizens clothes
and the Nsbraska regiment A Fill.
Pine officer and seven men we're killed
and two captured. Captain A. H.
HolIIBesworth, LieutenAst Bert n.
whseldon and six American privates
=sre wounded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

George S. Wayne and Miss Clara NJ.
Waters, south OF town, came TO this
city at a late hour Thursday night
and, after rousing Recorder Williams
from a sound slumber and securing q
license to wed, they reused Squire
Dudley mp and wer married At 1850
O'Clock. They admitted that they ran
away to marry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

Pe-ru-na has cured thousands of OBJ
stinate cases of catarrh, and is perhaps
the only efficient remedy in existence
for catarrhal diseases; but there are
countless multitudes OF people who are
still struggling with catarrh and need
help. To such as these the unqualified
recommendation Of Pe-ru-na by Ex-
Secretary Ohley is directed. Pe-ru-na
Is scientific and purely vegetable. All
druggists sell IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
PRESIDENT OF PRAEcE.
4. LOubet Elected TO Pill the Vaeaney
Caused BY the Death Of Presi.
dent Felix Faure.


apeaAI Dlspatch % thn Day LedRef.
NEW YoRK, Feb. is.-M. Emile
Loubets precedent OF the French Sen
ate, was to-day elected President OF
Parnce 70 succeed President FsoFe,
who died Thursday night. NJ. Loubet
received ass votes and N. Mslins, bic
opponent, go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

On Wednesday evening, February
~, Mr.. James K. J. Hatcher and Miss
Leona n. Bates will be united In mar
rage at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Bates,
over the Audrain line in Galloway.
The LEDGER extends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

A 9 O'Clock Thursday evening Clyde
shoup, Of Endicott, Wash, and Mics
Fannie Owens, Of Littleby Station,
we're married at the home Of the
bride. Both parties are well known in
Mexico and have many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

About noon Wednesday Mrs. W. H.
Wilson died at her home on Long
Branch. Deceased was shout % years
old and was a good Christian woman.
She left a husband but no children.
She was a sister OF VIM. and John
Asbury, Of this county. Funeral ser
vices we're conducted from Midway
Church Friday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
M4AMw


The drummer looked across the aisle
The seat beside the pretty girl was va
can't Going over. he said.
ia this seat engzgedf'
mo" said the girl but I am; % It
won't do you any good "-syraeuss
Herald
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

Miss NJ. r. Beritzhoif, OF Mexico,
No, needs the help of every delicate
woman in Audrain County to estab-
lish q perfect condition OF health
among women. Write her for partic-
ulars and become . well woman your
self. 46-1w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
DR.. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
Of tho system. They Cure the Sick,
no. cum. PRICES.
1-Fevert. congesiions. determinations. "a
9-W0rms. Worm Fessr. Worm Cole. as
3-Tseshins. Cole. Crying. wakefuinsss as
A-Dissrhea. Of children or Adults... +. as
g-Coushs. Colds. bronchitis. as
s-Neurnisia. ~Toothaehe. Faceecha..... .25
o-Hesdaehe. SICK Headache. Vertigo. as
1~0-Duspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. as
11~-suDpsessed or Pasnfal PerIoda... as
19-whifes. Too PrOfuss PERIOD. ........ az
13-Croup. L~arynsifis. HoaFseness...... as
14-ealt Rheum. Erynipelas. Eruptions.. as
1b-Rheamatism, Rheumatic Palms.. as
1s-Mslaria. chiiln. Fever and Ague..... .as
10-Cstarrh. influenza. Cold IN the Read as
90-WhoopiBg-C Cough ..a............. .25
25-kidney Diseases ...a............ as
28-Nervous Deblllfv..-...s.......f.OO
3O-urinaSy Weakness. Wstting Bed. as
S5-GFiD. Hay Fever...-............... .25
Or. Humphrey Manual Of an Diseases At VIM,
Druggists or Mailed Pre-.
sold by druggistg, or sent on receipt Of price.
Anmphreyf He'd Co. Cor. william Z John sts,
= A~A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
Rent.

117-acre FARM new buildings; good
land; well fenced. No. / home for
good tenant. Between Auxvasse and
Benton City. Address,
O. J. SETTLE,
No. 1885 Central St.,
40tf Kansas City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

o. P. Merrill, Of Linnville, Idaho,
writing to the LEDGER, says:
81 sawa copy Of your paper that was
coming to a gentleman here and !
thought 1t to be a good, newsy paper,
80 l viii subscribe for It for one year.
Inciosed End sls6O Ito a for same.'i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

If you want your watch cleaned or
repairing OF any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on 7. s.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT 7. 8. Riley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

The annual meeting of the Missouri
conferences Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society Of the NJ. E. Church,
South, wall meet in Mexico from May
2 to 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
THERE ii A CLASS ms pE0PlE

who are injured by the uae Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed Ia al the grocery stores q
new preparnfi0n called GRAND, made OF pure
grains. that takes the place Of coffee. The most
deteata stomach resolves Il without distress
eost ever : a. much. Children may drink Il
Win great benedt IS cts. aud Is cts. per pack
aaa frrw Il. Ash for RRAIE.0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

. 1l5 acres of land all in cultivation
10 miles southeast OF Mexico, Mo. For
particulars address N. E. Jones at
Independence, Mo. 4e.4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

sfThs best curfew ordinance" says
the Lexington IHtdIigeneer, "is one
that lie adopted in each family where
the 'old man acts as mayor and city
council, night watch and cslaboose-
keeper; where hne and punishment
90 together, and where a good hick-
cry i more TO be feared than so much
loliypop."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

On Tuesday night DR.. Samuel Weleh
was married to Clementine WEIGH, his
divorced wife. Both parties live In
Laddonia and had been divorced for
come time. The proceedings we're OF
q sensational character.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

The STATE TribEae says; Capt. @. 7.
Allen writes some clever letters from
Jefferson City g re Mexico LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

For small personal or real estate
ct the very lowest rates of
interest, see r. L. McFadin. w-1yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

Robert 3. Page and Mrs. Lille Lust
were married near Farbsr Tuesday
evening. The bride Is q daughter Of
Z. E. scroggin, one Of Audraln Coun-
ty's most extensive stock dealers, and
the groom IL q prominent farmer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23
New Brick Building.

The LEDGER lie reliably informed
thai gentlemen Of mean r figuring
on erecting q brick block just south Of
McKinIey's store. Immediately south
Of MeKInley's store Houston, Grow d
%. viii erect their lumber yards. the
block referred to win be just south of
that. II looks now as though sub
stantlal improvements viii be made in
Mexico tnis spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

Martin Kunkel is able to be cot
again after = severe spell Of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-23

B. H. Robinson, Of this county, and
Miss Lou Harlow, OF Monroe county,
yer married by Rev. J. d.. Travis at
the home Of Martin Kunkel on Feb
ruaKy o.