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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Ri NEw RAILROAD.
There is no Question But What Mexico
win Get the Eldon & st. Louis
Railroad.


FROM the montgomery otandard.
The Eldon railroad from Iowa to St.
Louis seems to be q sure thing. 1t is
said that all obstacles to the project
have been removed, and the road is
now ciaiEaou Dy ITO PfOnoeefs 20 Dc q
coming certainty. The capital stock
is placed at $4,000 ,ooO, and the cOmpa-
ny has an offer from one of the largest
railroad construction companies in
the east to build the entire line in four
months and take pay In bonds. Bonds
are now being issued for the road and
they have already been placed with
one Of the leading banks In Chicago.
The headquarters of the new line will
tip the towns Of Williamsburg and
Reedsviiie, In Galloway county, and
Rhineland in this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23


has no superior. Man-a-lin, in case
of chronic constipation, has proven its
worth, not only In my own case,
but in q number OF others that have
come under my observation pc. E.
Hood.
Every woman should have q copy of
DR.. Hartman's book entitled, "Health
and Beauty" This book contains
many facts of especial interest to
women, DR.. Hartman has treated
more ailments peculiar TO women than
any other physician in the world. This
book gives in brief his long and varied
experience.
Send for free books on catarrh. Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

DR.. Piercs's Favorite Prescription Is
a scientific medicine, carefully COM
pounded by an experienced and skill
full physician and adapted to woman's
delicate organization. It is purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless in
any condition of the system. Cures
morning sickness, weak stomach, in
digestion or dyspepsia, "female weak
nesan and kindred ailments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23


From an Irish poem 1900 years ago
IL seemed some Of the fighting Irish
had little regard for st. Patrick. st.
Patrick and ossian had a talk:
"Tell Us, o Patrick, what honor is ours;
Do the Feline OF ireland In heaven now dwell?"
"ln truth | can tell thoo, thou ossian Of fame,
That no heaven has thy father, ossian or 0auL."
For thy loves sake, Patrick, forseke not the
heroes
Unknown to the heavens king; bring thou in
Feine."
st. Patrick would not accede to this
modest request nor speak well OF the
fighters, so Ossian tells him:
"were my men in Life I'd not hear thy bowling
And I'd make thee suffer in return for thy
talk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Saddle Sergeant O. Walter, of the sth
United States cavalry, who is on a fur
Tough, was In Mexico to-day en- route
to Auxvasse. Sergeant Walter is ex-
pecting his discharge from the army
this week and is looking for q location
where he will open q saddle and har-
ness shop. He has been in the sth
United States cavalry for 1e years
This Is the regiment in which Corporal
Fred Jacobson is and which is now
stationed ct Puerto Principe, Cuba.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
County News.
BENTON CITY ITEMS.


Correspondents Of the Ledger.
BENTON CrrY, March 21.-O. L. Col.
lard, Of St. Louis, is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Collard, this
week.
Mrs. Maggie Romans lie visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jas. Wright, in Centralia
this week.
Miss Susie NoIthcutt, Of Thompson,
Is visiting her uncle and aunt, W. o.
Powell and Mrs. W. H. Painter, this
week.
J. G. Hendrix spent several days in
Fulton last week.
VIM. Dillon lefttor Prescott, Wash,
Monday night, where he expects to
locate.
John L. Stauffer left Sunday night
to pass civil service examination.
We wish Mr.. stauffer success, as he is
a worthy gentleman in every respect.
Uncle Charles Daffens has about
completed his new residence.
2. 7. Northcutt q building a new
warehouse to his general store.
J. E. Sallee, OF Mexico, spent Sum
day with bis mother.
W. A. Read was In Mexico Monday
on business.
d. H, Collard's family moved to st.
Louis the first of the week, where
Mr.. Collard has employment.
H. T. and VIM. Cant, of Thompson,
visited here Sunday.
Reinhardt Hildebrand has moved
to his fathers farm, two miles east
Of town. Uncle Fred Hildebrand oc-
cupies his residence here.
Charles Cox will move to s. FL.
Douglass place south of town,soon.
J. E. Northcutt will occupy John
L. Stauffer's farm this year.
Charles Pierce has rented Mrs. w.
H. Painters farm near town.
7. J. Cornett, OF Mexico, was here
Tuesday.
Miss Pinkie Douglass is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. O. d. Williams, In Mar
tinsburg this week.
Mrs. Schultic, of st. Louis, is visit
ing her son, Fred Precht, and family.
o. O. Thompson was in Mexico on
business Tuesday.
DOUBLE WEDDING.
A very pretty and quiet double
wedding occurred at the residence Of
Mrs. W. H. Painter at this place on
March 10, at 1880 O'Clock p. M, the
contracting parties being DR.. W. Il.
Douglass and Miss Myrtle Painter and
O. B. Pierce and Miss Lucy Painter,
Rev. A. A. Wallace, OF Mexico,
officiating.
The brides were both elegantly at
tired for the occasion, as were both
grooms. Only their nea relatives
were present. After the ceremony
was performed a sumptuousN repast
was served.
The Benton City CorDet Band sur
rounded the house and gave a sere-
made, making splendid music. The band
boys were marched to the supper
table and the grooms did the proper
thing by throwing a box of cigars in
sight after supper. The band quar-
tette gave the ladies a treat to vocal
music during the evening.
DIR. Douglass is a promising young
physician, located at Rush Hill, while
Mr.. Pierce is a prominent young
farmer Of sterling qualities.
Both brides r well-known school
teachers, and all contracting parties
have the best wishes of the entire
community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

The discovery has been made, perfected,
t~riumphantly tested and given 70 the world
specialist-Dr. T. A. Slocum.
The Slocum System is a thorough. com.
plete and comprehensive System OF Treat.
ment consisting of -Four distinct Prepare
tons. Combined, they represent the actual
annihilator Of Consumption, coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, weakened and
rundown systems, anemic conditions, laryn-
gifts, grippe and its serious after-effects,
First-The Slocum System kills and drives
out of the human system every death-dealing
germ, thereby rendering 1t susceptible TO re-
sponsive treatment.
Second-It introduces a building-up, fat
tening, strength-restoring food, which re-
stores the disease wasted tissues and brings
the throat andlungs into active, healthy use.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Miss Sue Robertson Entertains.

Miss Sue Robertson entertained .
number Of friends Tuesday night in
honor Of her guest, Miss Hickman, Of
indiana. The affair Yves informal and
was highly enjoyed by the many
present. Miss Robertson is an admir-
able hostess and her affairs are always
looked forward to with great expecta-
tim.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Third IT stops at once all catarrhal and
mucous discharges and kills the cough.
Fourth-lt provides a true tonic influence,
which invigorates and stimulates, ~yitalizes
all weak spots and brings the entire system
back 10 a healthy normal condition.
Best OF all, this glorious discovery Is yours
for the asking By q special arrangement
made with the Doctor, readers of this paper
mayobtain the -Four Preparations making up
the complete Slocum System, as illustrated
above, by sending their complete names,
postoiflce and express addresses 70 the
slocum Laboratories, 90 and 0S Pine Street,
New York, being sure 10 mention this paper.
Editorial Advice. Writet 10 The Doctor To-
dey, ask his advice, and he will give you the
benefit OF his years Of experience. Don't de-
lay, but send your full name, p~ostoflice and
express address to DR.. T. A. Slocum, 9S Pine
Street, New York, N. Y, and be sure to say
that you readthis generous ofierin this paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
ST. Louis Live Stock Markell,


ST. LOUIS, March 22.-In the cattle
market steers sold from 1896 to $5.15,
stockers 1925 to $3.50, feeders 1915
to $3.50, lows S2.1O to $500, heifers
$500 to s4.S5, bulls % So to $500.
HoGs-The bulk Of the hogs sold at
ss.72k to sS.s2K. The pigs and light
lights at 1886 to 1915, bulk at $3.50 to
$s.621f, light hogs at $3.50 to $3.50,
bulk at $500 to $s.77K. Medium
weights at 1870 to $3.50, bulk at 1915
to $685.. The heavy culls sold at
1886 to $3.50, and fair to best heavy
hogs at s.. 70 to s3.91K. Good mixed
hogs sold at 1870 to 50, so, and inferior
to fair and lighter mixed at 50. 40 to
a. az.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

been applied to catarrh Of some organ
Of the female anatomy. II these
women would only realize that their
trouble is probably catarrh iof the
stomach, or liver, or lungs, or pelvic
organs, and cure themselves with
P~e-ru-na, how much unnecessary suf-
feEing would be saved.
Not one whit less enthusiastic are
the men in praising DR.. Hsrtman's
remedies for catarrhal diseases.
Hon. e. q. Hood, Clerk OF West vir-
glnia House Of Delegates, In a recent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Advertised Letters.


List Of letters remaining In the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending March %, 1899, which II not
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say ''advertised;n
w. r. Brownel, Fred Birk, Sam
Biles, Gala Dillon, Carl Dews, Alice
Noggard, Mayse Harrison, Jane Jesse,
Coy Long, w. NJ. Lamasters, Alice
Miller, John Morrison, Oellie Morris,
Frank Price, N. W. Salmon, Maggie
stearns, Elmer Smith, Ella NJ. Scott,
Martha E. Thompson, D. d. White,
Sarah NJ. Wright, ]. NJ. Wiley, Mrs.
j. A. McCaslin.
W NJ TRErnAR poafuaafar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Secretary Fowles, Of the local Fire
H~surance Company, says that the
be on t. e. Gentry's house has been
fdered paid. The fire took place on
larch IS, and the board ordered pay.
tent on March 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

a. o. Cough and g. @. Brown, OF
pr Worcester, arrived in Mexico
esday and left that night for
Benton, Mont, where they will
hate
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23


letter FRONT harles-
ton, W. Va, to DIR.
Hartman, says: "It
affords me great
pleasure to say a
few words In COM
mendation of your
remedies, Pc ns
and Man a lin. /
have used Q m
~both,and,as a tonic,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

The East Audrain Teachers Insti-
10 did not meet at Lawder School
puSe on Friday and Saturday on g
nnt OF unfavorable weather and bad
|hds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

larriage license was issued to Har-
Brown, aged IS, and Miss Mary
Jed, aged II, Tuesday. The couple
ide at Moline.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

4rs. A. ]. Winscott entertained q
hber OF friends at 6 O'Clock dinner
esday evening. The affair was
hplimentary to Mrs. ]. W. Dowell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

y. w. Montague came up from st.
onis on the 6i27 Wabash Monday,
Bis was the initial trip of this train
hioh ran 20 miles between Montgom-
y City and Mexico in 20 minutes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

NJ. Lakeland writes from Kansas
to DIAN Patterson that Charlie
Ruch better and is thought to be
Of danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

rhe Moline Champion Planter has
lod the test for years. Get prices
them at Ferris & Cauthorn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Miss Mary vanOleve, after a pleas
~ visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nc
l4din, has returned to her home in
hsbanon, KY. Miss vanoleve made
Iasny friends during her visit In this
tItv,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Tor sale, trade or rent, 2 houses In
nVena and 80 acres Of land adioin-
Il them. J. e. SHARP, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

pseph ousley, husband of Mrs.
\ ousley, nee Ovens, formerly of
! city, died in southern Missouri
| week of meningitis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
WORST KIND OF A S
We will Tell You If You will Believe 1t.
The Experience of Well-Known
Persons Ought Surely to Be
Convincing.

We ask you to read the following
statement from q well known citizen,
because she suffered from one of the
worst kind of cases Of backache and
kidney disorders and was cured by
the use of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids. II
you are in the least way troubled with
q weak back or disordered kidneys,
use Morrow's Kid-ne-oidsj they cure
every time.
Mrs. j. r. Lamson, of $40 Cleveland
street, says: ST have been sorely
afflicted with kidney trouble for the
past twelve years; l had q dull aching,
bearing down pain across the small
of my back, almost constantly for
sometime past; / was nervous and
idgety, irritable and cross, my nerves
we're all unstrung, any unusual noise
would atartle me; l had spells Of diz-
ziness and my skin vas yellow as an
orange at times, even my eyeballs
were yellow, my liver was so Inactive,
and / was bilious nearly all the time.
The doctors treatment gave me tenn
porary relief only. Morrow's Kin
ne-oids and Morrow's Liverlax being
so highly recommended for my trou-
bles, l procured package at Buckner
& Whitney's drug store, used them
as directed and In q few days / was
entirely relieved of kidney bschache,
my nervous system restored to nor
NAL condition and l could stand erect
and bend over without inconven-
ience; my complexion Is clearing, the
tired feeling is gone and in fact l feel
like q different person. / will CON
tinue to use Kid-ne-oids and Liverlax
until / am satisfied OF a complete
cure. 1 permit my statement to be
published, hoping that it may be the
means Of Inducing many sufferers to
use Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and Nor
rows Liverlax and be cured"
Both of these remedies are for sale
by Buckner & Whitney's drug store.
Manufactured by John Morrow & Co.,
Chemists, Springfield, Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

John All en- was discharged recently
I'm the U. 8. Hospital service. He
'ceived his discharge at TT. Sill, Ok.
lhn joined the 14th Missouri Volun-
|brs and was transferred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Second hand goods for sale. l have
ID beds, SOC up. Other goods in
bportion. MAsoN CREAsEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

rhe Moline Scotch Clipper Plow is
best on the market; our prices are
ht. See them at Ferris & Uau-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

b. A. Barnes, Of Mexico, Mo-, lie
fst Sergeant, Company @, in the
BITE University Cadet Battalion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

More embroideries than any two
pses can show you in Mexico, at
FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

O King, of Kansas City, is here
! short visit. Jasper lie doing well
b ansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

wo hundred pairs lace curtains to
= from, SOC to e1O per pair at
FAMOUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Ma. Mary Harper went to Aux
nc this morning to visit her daugh-
Mrs. Frank Kelso.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

you want to rent a nice dwelling
y good garden spot cheap call at
bGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

When you Q the grapes on the
Dor you know 1t lie the genuine Su-
erior Cook Stove.
FERRIS & OAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

ISIS Emma Mckinney of Fayette,
9 guest of Mrs. Nj. L. Taylor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

small personal or real estate
p, at the very lowest rates Of
Test, see r. L. McFadin. w-1yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

II B. Guthrie's many friends will
lad to know that he is able to be
again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Dc report that there is ~diphtheria
exico is without foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

lrs. d. M. Hill lie expecting Miss
salee Nicholson, of Fayette, to visit
h this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Mr.. Witten has moved back to his
farm.
Rev. Rocker filed his regular APP
pointment at Littleby Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

be genuine Superior Stove is the
in the world at Ferris & Cau-
tn,e.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

exico will have q big fair as usual
.ng the first week in August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

For the last forty or fifty years the
Superior Stove has been in the lead as
a quick oven baker and a fuel saver.
Each stove is sold with a strict guar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

large line Of cambria and muslin
erwear at Famous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

lrs. Robert Hisey is visiting her
kher in Bentonville, Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

j A. Cash, Of Louisiana, was in
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

rs. Joseph Maxwell and Mrs. v. o.
King are in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

x-Collector J. W. Dowell is max
arrangements to move to his
"a near Benton City this spring.
viii build q new residence ON the
Ice,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

ISIS Mary Northern was here from
|kahall Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

NJ. Rslney, of Marshall, was in
hi Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

lew spring jackets just received at
nous.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

|Aarles Mason is clerkine in a Mar
Mo-, hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
Honors For . Mexico Kan.

George Robertson, of this city, was
elected President of the Missouri Bar
Association at Its recent meeting in
st. Louis. su
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23
CHICAGO R A MARKETS.

Received over Nolan Bros. private wire. once
over Hathaway & Keath's. Car lots OF corn
specially,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Wine flows and Planters.
FERRIS q OAUTHoRE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

! E. TansiI was here from La Plata
.dav.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

O. King returned TO Kansas City
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Jay Montague returned from Illinois
last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

.iss e. D. Griffin is in Laddonia
y visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Graham are in
st. Louis on = visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Who does not like to look at pretty
babies? Attic great baby show being
held at j. F. LleweIlyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

bw jacket suits % to esO a Famous
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-23

Iss Jessie Wells is quite IN,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-06
THE CITY GAS BOARD
Has Taken No Action as Yet Regarding the
selling of EIs ctrictly.

selling of Elt ctricily.
A publication yesterday regarding
the granting by Council of a franchise
to the Consumers Electrical Company,
created the impression that the Gas
Board had consulted counsel as to the
right of the city to sell electric lights
and had even taken some action look
ing to such an extension OF the plant.
With a view of ascertaining whether
or not any such action had been taken,
a Register reporter yesterday called
upon Mr.. Julius Pollock, one of the
members of the Board, and learned
that as a Board nothing had yet been
done in the premises, although the in
dividual members of the Board are and
have been favorable to the plan OF SELL
ing electricity. Mr.. Pollock was very
strong in his denunciation of Council
in passing the ordinance giving the
Consumers Company franchise,
without investigation, consideration
or public discussion, and said:
Such a course on the part of the
city is worse than suicidal, and l can
not imagine what Councilmen could
have been thinking of. | was astound-
ed when l read of the action in the
papers the next day The city gas
works has been self-supporting, and
mil Is ALL
people during its existence by giving
cheap gas and lighting the city free of
cost. Such an institution should have
been cared for and built up, but in
stead of doing that Council sets about
wrecking it by granting a new Com
pany thirty years franchise. | I'M
derstand the franchise of the old Com
pany will expire in few years, and
then the city would have come into
her own again, with golden oppor-
tunlty to do for the people as to cleo
trlcity what she has done with water
and gas. The granting of the original
electric franchise was a mistake-to
grant the second was almost criminal
have not consulted counsel, and the
Board as Board has not done so, nor
has 1t taken any action loking to com
mercial electric lighting, but l believe
the city has the power, and that a
court OF equity would uphold the city
should a test be made. The effort
should be made, at least, and no doubt
it will be if Council will by resolution
grant us the necessary authority to go
ahead
Mr.. Pollock discussed the various
phases of the matter at great length.
adducing strong reasons in support of
MS views. AT the next meeting of the
Board the matter will probably come
up regularly for discussion, and it Is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-06

Experience. and the evening topic viii
be The Epworth League Pledge" The
Sunday School will convene at the
usual hour. D. M. and the Epworth
League will hold regular meeting at
$50 p. m.
There will be no services at st. Mat
thews' Lutheran Church o-morrow, as
tne pastor, Rev. p G. w. Metzenthin,
will be absent from the city. He de-
parted a few days ago for St. Clara,
Doddridge county. to conduct services
at the st. Clara Lutheran Church.
At st. Johns Church tomorrow, the
usual services will be held. under the
conduct of Rev. Father H. P. McMena-
min and Rev. Father H. p. Read.
There will be early mass at a. m. and
high mass at 10 a. m. The Sunday
School will be called to order at p.
M, and the vespers and benediction
will be given at 8 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-06
CRIMINAL COURT
The Barratry Cases Up For Argument
YESTERDAY.

The Barratry Cases Up For Argument
Yesterday.
In this Court, Judge Hugus yesterday,
in the cases Of State VS.. ". ]. Colts
and ]. E. w. McCulley, the motions to
quash the indictments were argued and
submitted. There were two main points
in Col. Arnett's argument for defense:
First, as TO whether there was any law
at all for barratry, and second, that
the Indictment was not sufficient in
that the State did not set forth With
particularly the cases TO be brought.
The State will furnish bill Of particu-
lars.
IN the case of State V. William New.
man, the demurrer to the indictment
was sustained.
The case of State V. VIM. Friedenberg
was nollied.