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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24


Mr.. James A. Simpson, q former
citizen Of Laddonia, died at Walker,
Vernon county, Mo-, on Saturday
morning, August 10, aged about 50
years. Deceased lived in eastern
Audrain for 10 or 10 years, and in 1884
moved to Eldorado, Mo-, which has
since been his residence. BE was
visiting in Walker when he died. Mr.
Simpson, in the infant days of Lad
donia, very materially aided the town
In giving it q start, succeeding Lade
and Haden, who laid out the village
Deceased was an upright, honorable
man and had been a consistent mem
Der Of the Christian church since hs
was IS years of age. Three children
are living, viz; George H., who hveI
ct Eldorado; James A., q resident Of
the state of Louisiana, and T. J., now
ia Warrington state.
The remains were taken to Lad
donna by his son, George H. and
we're inferred on Monday by the side
of his wife, who preceded him to the
grave some years since.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
CAN'T ITEMS.


Correspondents Of the Ledger.
CANT, Mo-, August ga few Of
our young folks attended church at
Bethlehem sunday,
Prof. Beasley and wife, of Oolum-
bla,ywere In our neighborhood last
week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. I. Pulls,
August IS, an eIeven-pound girl.
A number Of III young people at
tended the ice cream supper Saturday
night and report q very enjoyable
time.
Mrs. Stebbins, mother Of Mrs. CURT
Triplett Of this place, and Edward
Miller, Of Benton City, was buried at
New Hope Monday afternoon. Fun
eraI services were conducted at her
homes by Revs. Birch and shoush.
She has been 3 consistent member OF
the Methodist church for many years.
She was a good neighbor. Her loss
will be greatly felt throughout the
community BY her many friends.
Quite q number in the neighborhood
are on the sick list this week. Among
those sick are Mrs. Joe Hitt, Charlie
Drum and Joe C~onsadine.
Miss Maggie Rench, Of Barton
county, who has been visiting rela-
tives and friends In this county, re-
turned home Thursday, accompanied
by her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Loren.
Sam Music, wife and daughter, J.
Barker and wife and others left for
81. Joseph Monday In 9 wagon.
The patrons Of Payne school are
remodeling the school house.
Ed Renie and wife, Of Higbee, Wis
tied his mother, Mrs. Joseph Renis,
Sunday.
O. Il. Baker sold six head of year
ling steers to D. ~standitord for 81
per head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
VEST LITTLERY MEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
WEST LIrTIEBY, Aug. 81. = Arch
Thomas and family r visiting rela-
tives in Boone county.
Mrs. Green is Ill.
Tommie Ray, of oentralis, is visit
ing bis brother, Willie, and family.
Rev. Rocker filed his last appoint
ment Sunday in this conference year,
We hope Rev. Rocker viii come
back audi be with Us next year. He d
a faithful pastor and q good church
worker.
Prof. Seal will commence q seven
months school at Hedgedale Septem-
Der 4.
Mr.. Stewart will visit friends in
Galloway this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Aug. 22.-Going to
the Mexico Fair is the main issue this
week.
Rev. Mendenhall viii preach here
Sunday.
Green & Casper shipped one load of
cattle and one load of hogs to Chicago
Sunday.
James Rosser shipped load OF hogs
to st. Louis Wednesday.
Two loads of baled bay were ship
ped from this city to st. Louis Friday.
John ]. MoOlintic was thrown from
a horse Sunday and broke his collar
bone.
Miss Gertrude Smith, Of Chillicothe,
Mo-, is the guest of relatives here
this week. Miss Smith will teach
near Rush Hill this fall.
Last Monday night a gang OF horse
traders camped near j. F. Green's
farm and turned about ten head of
horses into his cornfield and let them
eat ana destroy his corn. Mr.. Green
says he knows the parties and that he
will make IT warm for them yet.
L. T. Paisley lie very III with fever.
Mrs. ]. r. Green lie quite sick.
Carl Fitzpatrick left Wednesday for
Nevada, NO.
Bill johnson, Of Martinsburg, was
In Rhsa Hill Monday and Tuesday.
Leslie Myers and Miss Ella Allison
were quietly married last Wednesday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Feutz. Only a
few Of the near relatives we're pres
emit. The ceremony was performed
by Squire Fox. The couple left i'm
mediately for Kansas City, where
they win make their future home. We
extend to them our most hearty con-
ordinations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
Sues for Divorce Again,

Charles II. Chambliss, OF Klrksville,
Mo-, has. brought q suit for divorce
from his wife, Mrs. Fannie ChamblIss,
Q Rixey, OF this city. The couple
have been married for 8 years and in
that time there have been two mar
riages, one divorce and proceedings
for divorce between the two. There
ia one child and the plaintiff asks that
his father-in-law, w. ]. Rixey, be
given the custody Of him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
P O ITEMS.

Correspondence ofthe Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, NO., Aug. 2S.-
Everybody enjoyed the rain yester-
day.
Winnie Evans, of Auxvasse, visited
his sister, Mrs J. L. Belshe, Sunday.
His brother, Wallace, returned home
with him.
Maple Grove school commences
Monday. Miss Tatlow ia to be the
teacher.
Several from this vicinity attended
the show last Friday. They say 1t was
grand.
Mr.. W. Umbarger visited 7. M. Par
sons and family Sunday.
Brice Anderson has been on the
sick list the past week, but Is better
now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

W. B. storts, the we'll known stock
man, Of Slater, also known to many
In this city, was arrested Saturday on
the ST. Louis Fair Grounds on the old
charge OF embezzlement, with which a
number of people here areacquainted.
1t will be remembered that 5torts was
arrested IN Les Angles, Cal, last
March, shortly after the alleged
ofiense was committed, and returned
to Slater, where he is under indIct-
ment. When he was arrested Satur-
day he was out under bond, furnished
ct Slater and was much surprised that
be could be rearrested for the same
offepee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
Hunting Up Witnesses,

Joseph s. McIutyre is home from
Monroe county, where he spent a
week looking up witnesses in the
Jester case. Attorney Mcintyre is
associated with p. H. Cullen in the
defense of Jester and he secured some
valuable witnesses In the CASE. He
says that he thinks that Mexico and
Paris have about equal chances in
getting the trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24


The following invitation has been
received in this city:
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Coleman re-
quest your presence at the marriage
OF their daughter, ossye D., to MIR.
Ernest Ely Davis Wednesday even
ing, August thirteenth, at seven thir-
ty O'Clock. 1888 East Locust street,
Aurora, Mo.
It will be remembered that Miss
Coleman formerly attended Hardin
College in this city and was very pop
ular while here.
The LEDGER joins the many friends
OF the bride-to-be in extending earn
est wishes for q long and happy life for
the couple.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Myrtle Rutherford has brought suit
for divorce from her husband, William
q. Rutherford. The couple was mar
ried on September /, 1897, and parted
on January IS, 1899. The wife charges
indignities which began a few weeks
after the marriage. There is a one
year-old son, Of whom the mother
wants custody. She also wants ALI
monv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
CHINA DEPARTMENT
One lot Salad Bowls, Celery Trays
and Cake Plates, worth s1,00 to

One lot Salad Bowls, Celery Trays
and Cake Plates, worth 81. 90 to
$3.50, sale price. 90
One lot Toothpick Holders and Pin
Trays, worth 10c to loo, sale price 06
One lot After Dinner China cups
and Saucers, worth 26c, sale
price. ...... III
One lot German China Pitchers,
worth Csc and $50, sale price. 10
200 doz. Butter Chips, worth 15c
set, sale price per set ....... 90
so doz. Cups and Saucers, worth
46c set, sale price per set. ..... %
80 doz. Porcelain Plates, worth 45c
set, sale price per set. ..,....... "a
100 dos. Oyster or Soup Bowls,
worth loo, sale price. 0e
6 doz. 7-piece Berry Sets, worth
400 set, sale price per set. Ii
10 bbls. Tumblers, each. $500, OF
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
s doz. prs. Mems genuine Kanga-
roo flexible, comfort and vest
ing top shoes, worth $3.50, sale
price. 81 /
4 doz. prs. mems bright Vici Kid
Shoes, worth $3.50, sale price. 1 {
8 doz. prs. mems Lace or Congress
Shoes, worth $3.50, sale price. {
8 doz. prs. women's Dongola fiex-
ibla, stock Zip, Royal Shoes,
worth e2.50, sale price ........ 1
6 doz. prs. women's Work Shoes,
worth s1.50, sale price. 49,.
2 doz. pre-. silk vesting top, patent
leather front and toe Oxfords,
worth s1.25, sale price.
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
8 doc. prs. Iron Glad Overalls, worth
Toe, sale price. ..... ........... Al
5 doz. prs. Kentucky Jeans, worth
$3.50, sale price. .........-.... 81
6 doz. suits silk finish Balbrigan
Underwear, worth S1.60 suit, sale
price per suit. u
/ gross silk Jappenette Handker-
chiefs, worth loo, sale price. =. o.
1 doz. Boys Sweaters, worth SOC
sale price...... ..,....-..... 3
1 yard Elastic. ..... . o.
Big lot Umbrellas at reduced prices
2 doz. Counterpanes, worth 75c,
sale price. ...."..........-.... d
SPECIAL.
100 doz. Pocket Knives, bought at
q tremendous low price; prices
ranging from 75c to e1.50; they
go at choice. n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mayor Potts has seven extra police
on duty this week.
The men and their territory are az
followa: First ward, James Towson;
Second ward, Joseph Miller; Third
ward, John Vaughn and William O.
Wallace; Fourth ward, William Can
terbuy and Daniel Waltz; at the
Fair Grounds, John Harris,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Mollie Shrove, so years old,
died at the residence OF F. o. Alex
ander, in this city, at 5 O'Clock yester-
day morning.
Deceased leaves q brother and sister,
James Newman and Mrs.James Greed,
of Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

James 3. Patterson, Of this county,
IL now located In Prescett, Wash, and
il doing nicely. Jim is making % per
day and board and says that there Is
lots Of work in that country. His
many friends in this city will be pleas
cd TO learn Of bis success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
JRwELRY pRpARTMENT.

80 " LALANA - &AANA IL
8 doc. Belt Buckles, worth 76c, sale
price. -. ..................... 4sc
s dog. prs. QUIZ Buttons, worth 15c,
eaie price u0c
Better ones, solid pearl, worth SOC,
sale price. 8
3 doz. Bracelets, worth 25c, sale
prizes -.....' l0e
Sterling Silver Hearts, worth 26c,
sale price. 09c
Hat Pins, very best kind, 90 and 10c
10 gross Beauty Pins, worth Sc,
sale price. Ole
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT.
2 doz. Clothes Wringers, worth
$3.50, sale price. q9e
Vegetable Presses, worth Soc, sale
pElc6. Csc
Coil Buggy Washers, worth i0c
coil, sale price. ............. -04c
l gross Buggy Whips, worth 1sc,
SAFE price ..... 06c
2-foot Rule, worth 10c, sale price. csc
Gross Hooks, worth 25c, sale price 13e
sadiron Handles, worth loo, sale /,
price. O5c
Scythe Stone, worth I0c, sale price csc
u doc. 2-burner Gasoline Stoves,
worth $500, sale price. ....... s. 9s
TIN AND GRANITE WARE DEPT.
lo-qt. Tin Buckets, worth zoe, sale
pflcos........... .........,.. - lOc
1-gal. Covered Buckets, now worth
loo, sale price. Ice
Mash Boilers, worth 75c, sale price 4Sc
PINT Oupe.. Ole
Tea Strainers. Ole
l gross Granite Wash Basins, worth
15c, sale price. 05c
l gross Granite 21-qt. Dish Pans,
worth TOO, sale prizes. SOC
SOAPS AND NOTIONS.
1 gross Brooms, worth 15c, sale
prtce.. usc
II gross Hearth Brooms, worth 10c,
sale price. Csc
800 f-gal. Crooks, worth 10c, sale
pree. o5c
zoU TICKS. ...... Ole
100 doc. Mems and Ladies' Hose,
worth loo pr, sale price. Csc
Z doc. Clothes Pins ............. csc
Package Envelopes. csc
Lead Pencil with rubber. Ole
The well-known Ruby Soap, 8
CakeH s.....ss uoc
Toilet Soap, the best, 5 cakes. 10c
A few Harness Pads left, close out 15c
Fruit Jar Rubbers, any kind, 49,. Csc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Dave Robertson, son Of George
Robertson, Of this city, will attend
school at Westminster College. There
Is no better school for boys anywhere
than Westminster, Fulton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

The last services for the conference
year viii be held at Olivet next Sun
day. Special music has been arranged
for the afternoon service at 4 o'clock.
W. 8. ROCKER, Pastor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

1 viii be at the Mexico Fair grounds
Aug. q, %, "a and 25th and will take
pleasure in showing you a perfect
hand cream separator. ]. K. MOORE,
Vandalia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Invitations have been issusd to =
lawn party, given Miss Louise and
Master Guy Lakeland, at Fair View,
southwest Of Mexico, On Tuesday,
August %, at 8 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
Funeral of Mrs. Strobe.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Mollie Strobe were
conducted at 10 o'clock Monday
morning from the resinence. The
remains were inferred in the Mexico
Cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
An Explosion Of Low Prices
y AT n
Great SO Cent. Variety Store.

In the face of big trusts that are advancing prices you
will wonder how We are able to cut the prices. This is the
way: I purchase clean, bankrupt stocks. I have just pur-
chased of Bristow Bros, Moberly, Mo, their big stock Of Hard
ware, Tinware, Galvanized goods, Copper and Steel Ware. far
below market value. Bristow Bros. carried only the very best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

The outlook for corn in Audrain
county IL very fair. In some parts of
the county the crops will be very
large. Mr.P. P. Collier has corn which
will turn out at least forty bushels to
the acre. Il lie of the white Pearl vs.
rlety, and e very flne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

We often hear OF Superior stoves
that have been in use for 80 years.
and the modern Superior Is an inn
provement on the old style kind.
d5t-w1t FERRIS & CAUFHoBN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

VIM. Clantcn, north Of town, aud
Mrs. Council, Of nea Cant, suffered
from heat prostration Friday. They
are both doing nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Orlando Hit has moved his law
office 10 q fine suite Of rooms over
French & CARROTS drug store, south
side OF square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

The Modern Woodmen, Of Thomp-
son held a big ice cream social at that
place Saturday night. A large crowd
was present and about % gallons Of
ice cream were consumed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

r. NJ. Dobyns aud little son are
here from Omaha, Eeb., to visit Mr.
Dobyns' mother and other relatives
and attend the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Sam Morris and family and Miss
Rosenthal are home from a pleasant
viait to Chicago and the lakes. They
had a most enjoyable time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Addie Cottingham and daugh-
tiers, MisFes Leila and Olive, Of Kan
sas City, Mo-, are the guests Of Mrs.
Geo. Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Ferris & Cauthorn will give one Of
their large Superior cooking ranges
with a reservoir at the Street Fair for
best half bushel yellow corn. d5t-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mesdames Uptegrove, Of Mont
gomery City, and ]. r. Hance, Of st.
Louis, are the guests of Mrs. g. W.
Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gross, Of
Clark, returned home Saturday
evening after q short visit with J. N.
Gross and family, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. w. +. Buckner, Of Paris, who
has been visiting A. s. Houston and
family, returned to her home yester-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Edna Rines, daughter Of Ed
ward Rinea, Of Texas, formerly Of the
Ringo House, is In Mexico on a visit
to the Misses Carter,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. George PitSer and daughter
Miss Sadie, left Sunday night for Lou
isiana, where they will visit relatives.
Taey viii also visit Olarksville rela-
lives before they return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Sallie James, Of near Thomp-
son, will shortly be married to Ran
Dennis, Of Great Falls, Montana. The
youngIady will 90 there to be married.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Bessie Bsaglss left Monday
night for Missoula, Mont, where she
VIII join her husband, Noah Beagies.
She win go By way Of st. Paul, where
she viii visit 3 week or 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Laura Steele has rented the
residence property belonging to K
n. White, Just west Of Dr.. W. K
Rodes. Il win be nicely nxed up Tor
q boarding house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Reuben Ferguson, an ex-resident OF
Mexico, who nov lives at FL Paso,
Texas, is the guest of his sister, Mrs.
InIaw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Cap. Hickman, Of Herman, No. who
has been visiting 1. 81. Talbot and
family, returned to his home yeater-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Pearson and
child, of st. Louis, are the guests OF
Mrs. Pearson's brother, r. r. Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Fred Black, of Columbia, lie visitiug
Miss Susie Brown, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Lola Pigg, OF YandaIia, lie the
guest of relatives in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

George Rennolds, Of Higbee, is u
the Fair Grounds with q ine herd OF
Hereford cattle for exhibition. There
are eight or ten Of the white faces OF
all sizes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Berthe Origler has returned
from a visit in Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. L. D. Steele and daughter,
Miss Loua, and son, Lockridge, have
returned from q visit in High Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Marriage license was Monday issued
to Charles e. Guy and Monta V.
Schley, OF Stephens Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. R. r. Arnold and Mr..
ana Mrs. NJ. A. Arnold and son, Law
rencs,a and Miss Julia Arnold have re-
tarnsd from . pleasure trip to St.
Irnace. Mich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Mcclellan, of St. Louis, is the
guest of Mrs. ]. N. Basket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

The rain knocked out the first day
Of the Fair, but it was needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Churchill KEENAN, has returned
from a visit In Centralla.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

N. B. Barnes may be seen in School
commissioners Office every Thursday
and Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Mary Long, Of Sturgeon, who
has been visiting Miss Maud Wallace
returned TO her home yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Ohas. Andrews and wife, OF st.
Louis, spent Sunday with Chas. Camp
bell and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
New Milliuerv Store,

Miss Jennie Woods, an experienced
milIiner OF virden, ILL.,, will, on Sept.
1, open a millinery Store in the room
next to Craddook's, formerly occu-
pied by VIM. Miller.
Miss Woods is thoroughly expert
enoed In this business and comes to
Mexico well recommended.
The room In heiu0 remodeled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Thomas Moore and Alb. Romans, Of
Benton City, attended the Fair on
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Judge Stuart and wife left last
night for Shenandoah, L., where they
will visit relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Thomas w. Ragadale, Monroe coun-
ty's well known cattle breeder, is
here to attend the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss. Katherine B~right,of st. Louis,
Il the guest OF Miss Alice Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Earl v. Jones, Of Chillicothe, who
was severely injured several days ago.
Is improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

attendance was fully as large as the
Fair projectors expected.
Business in the arena began prompt
ly at 10 O'Clock and no time was vast
ed In getting the programme through.
At 7 O'Clock the last heat Of the days
races was trotted.
The high class OF show stock on ex-
hibition was noticeable and frequent
ly remarked upon. Especially was
there q fine lot of mules shown. The
harness rings also we're composed OF
an extra class Of horses, between
which it was a difficult matter to de-
eide.
The saddle rings wer equal to any
OF former years here and the class
for the best saddle stallion Of any age
brought out i've entries which are
hard to equal. In this ring were the
peerless Thornton Star and Ike, the
premium winners at all the big horse
shows, besides three others which are
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

AT least one telephone should be
put In the Court House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Anderson and Reniro Gibbs are
visiting in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Kate Duncan has returned
from a visit with Fulton friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Wilkins Brothers have moved the
Boston Shoe Store to their elegant
new room on the east side OF the
HqCare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

New Hickory Wagons at y.o. P.
KinR,e. w4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Old. olendy and children have
returned from a visit to friends in
Benton City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

John Zimmerman, OF near Benton
City, will make cider on Thursdays
and Fridays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Ice Turner, OF Glasgow, was an In
terested spectator ct the Fair on
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Gall on Guthrie & Son for threshing
coal; we have IL. WIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

State Senator E. W. Major, Of
Bowling Green,wa here to attend the
Fair Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. j. @. Fi~kenscher, Of Jefferson
City, is the guest OF her father, A. F.
Reid,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
The Weekly Ledger,
THURSDAY, AUGUST "a.

Riding Plows at cost at v. o. P.
Kinp,a WIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Miss Ethel Olabaugh, of St. Louis,
spent Sunday with her parents in this
nitv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. O. r. Gibbs will spend a month
at Colorado Syringe, Colo, for her
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. Margaret Dryden, Of Hanni-
bal, is the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
e. j. Hutton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

When you want a first class job of
tin work done call on w. @. burks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Fine vehicles
d5t-wlt FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

A FIRE yesterday at Victor, Colo,
damaged property to the extent Of
$4,000, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mics Anna Belle Arnold has re-
turned from a visit with Oentralia
friaude.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Mrs. G. Clay, of Mississippi, is the
guest OF Col Green Clay and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
/ SNILINE GlUNFENANGE


Is Indicative Of pleasant feel
iuge. A man always feels good
when he is pleased. We aim
to make you feel good and
would be pleased to asaist you
In ~transacting any business
you may have In the Abstract,
Real Estate, Loan and Insur-
ance lines. Gail in and see US.
GUTHRIE ( LOCKE,
N19zziCO. Mo.
KaeThrss HOtanss Public In Office.
Telephone No. 30.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24
YESTERDAY BIG DAY..
ONE OF THE GRANDEsT PRO-
n EVER PUT ON
AT MEXICO.
ALL THE RACES WE'RE GREAT.
And the Show Rings Were Pronounced
First-C lass-Lafge Entries in
All Classes-TO-Day to
Be a Corksr.
ALL THE RACES WE'RE GREAT.

A very large frst-day
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EkW<A crowd was In attend
MvS4Mance at the Fair and
N3ksE.races yesterday and not
Is MaNa person went away
Ndispleased with the way
NW the days programme
uW vas carried out. The
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

Belle McGrsgor, M. t. crume, Mar
shan, Observation-Disclosures. 1 1 1
Marshall, No. 2 2 .
Hale, J. H. Cutten, Jefferson City,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

PROGRAMME.

Following Is the programme for to-
day, and it 10 an extra large one. The
frat arena event will be called 1T $3.50
O'Clock. The races will be called on
at 2 O'Clock promptly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-24

100 doz. Pocket Knives, bought at
q tremendous low price; prices
ranging from 75c to e1.50; they
go at choice.