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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Mora Than 2h Ysars Aro.

The Columbia Herald says that the
most inveterate deer hunter in Mis-
souri, is Judge II. T.. Wright, OF
Wilton, Boone county. For fifty
years Judge Wright has gone on
deer hunt extending over a month or
six weeks each year. He began
when the deer were plentiful in
Audrain county and North Missouri.
Now he goes down in South Missouri,
to Shannon, Howell, Ozark, Stone and
other counties.
"There are more deer In South Mis-
souri, than there were twenty-five
years ago." said Judge Wright. "The
game in this region has increased
rather than diminished. The country
is wild and rugged and does not seem
to appeal to settlers. The houses In
the woods have not been improved In
the last quarter Of century. There
is no such sport as deer hunting.
believe it has added ten years to my
life. For more than a half century ]
have killed deer every year, save VIC
or three, and am good for several yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
.AWCER

Sufferers from this horrible maladiy
nearly always inherit it-not necessarily
from the parents, but may be from some
remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs
through several generations. This deadly
poison may lay dormant in the blood for
years, or until you reach middle life, then
The first little sore or ulcer makes its ar-
pearance --or a swollen gland in the
breast, or some other part OF the body,
gives the first warning.
To cure Cancer thoroughly and Perrna.
nently ali the poisonous virus must be
eliminated from the blood-every vestage
Of Il driven out. This S. S. S. does. and
is the only medicine that can reach deep
seated, obstinate blood troubles like this.
when ali the poison has been forced out
Of the system the Cancer heals, and the
disease never returns.
Cancer begins ofteni in a small way, as the
following letter from Mrs: Shirer shows
A small pimple came on my jaw about an inch
below lie ear on the left side OF my face. gavs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

THE census brings out the fact that
ere are only l59 cities of 25,OOO, only
Of 100000 and only 19of 100000 pop
tion in the United States. The
Leteen cities OF the first-class com
Ses New York, which, with more
In 5000 600 inhabitants, properly
|nds by itself; two cities, Chicago
d Philadelphia, each of which has a
pulation In excess Of 1000, 900; three
les st. Louis, Boston and Balti-
re, which have a population Of 5OO,'
each; five cities, Cleveland. Buffa-
San Francisco, Cincinnati and
|tsburg, which have population be-
zen 100000 and 100000 eachi and
ht cities, New Orleans, Detroit,
waukee, Washington, Newark
sey City, Louisville and Minneapo-
which have a population of be
cen 200, 600 and 800, 900 each.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
LAND SALES.

James f. Yelton and wife to James
B. Tate, north half northeast, 29-5O-7,
81, 500.
J. @. Parrish to j. +. Coontz and
e. @. Waters, lot 2, block f2, Wanda
liza Original town. $500.
W. G. Hamilton, by extrx, to Wal
ter Wilburn, west half southwest IS
and north part southeast northwest,
30-5O-7, $3.50.
Maggie Mccullough to Mason Crea-
sy, north half lot 8, block %, Ladds'
addition to Mexico, 800.
Vassa T. Cox and wife to John ].
Cox, west half southeast, 25-51-11, 81
60C.
John w. Lang and wife to Amanda
B. Taft, acres north range in south
east, 21-52-6, $500.
Benz. P. Lewick to Theo, Nodler,
southwest 17-52-6, 5000.
John R. Gibbs and wife to ]. O.
Allison, trustee, descriptive tract in
Vandalia, $3.50.
Thos. ]. Beshears and wife to Jas.
r. Beshears, north half northwest,
1926, q, 900.
]. B. Hamlet and wife to Artie M.
Branstetter, east half northwest, 23-
51-5, $2,160.
Jane W. Hamilton to Carl Hamilton,
strip Of land in northeast northwest,
and north half southwest northeast,
1858, S160.
John G. Robbins and wife TO James
Finn, south half northwest and north
west southwest, 16-51-9, 81, 400.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Mrs. John M. Kslso Dead.


Lucy E. Barker was born in Virgil
mia in 1887, and died at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. j. A. Boyles, near
Bachelor, last Sunday evening at
about O'Clock.
She was SO years old. She moved
with her parents from Virginia to
Galloway county, Missouri, in 1854 In
1856 she was married to G.. N. Jones,
who died four years later. To this
union there were born two children,
both of whom died in infancy.
In the winter of 1865 she was mar
ried to W. P. Greer, and was again
left a widow at the end Of tour years.
To this union one child was born, who
died at the age Of ten years.
On 1.-THE 10th of March, 1873, she
again embarked on the sea of matris
mony, this time becoming the wife of
Captain John NJ. Kelso, who survives
her. To this union four children
were born, two of whom, Mrs. Etna
A. Curry, of Kirksville, and Miss
Sophronia B. Kelso, survive her. Har-
rison NJ. was drowned in a well in
1881, and another son died in infancy.
She was the step-mother of Mrs.
Cal Cowles, l. NJ. and J. d. Greer;
also of T. j. Kelso, of Mexico; Mrs.
T. NJ. Renfro, deceased; Mrs. S. ].
Duncan, of Clinton, Mo-, and f. p.
Kelso, Of this place, the two last
named being very young when she
married their father, Captain Kelso.
No higher compliment could be paid
her than that which the writer heard
one of these children express since her
death. 1t was this: "To all of these
children she was a mother in the
broadcast and most comprehensive
meaning of the term. / never knew
that she was not my own mother until
1 was nearly grown, and then only
knew it by being told so; not by any
act of hers which led me to believe
that she was not as much interested
in my welfare as she was In that Of
her own children. She came into my
life at a time when was too young
to realize the loss l had sustained in
the death of my mother, and so COM
pletely did she fill the vacant place
that l never felt until now that have
lost a MOTHER
Such words as these, coming from
one who never knew any other
mothers love and care, speak her
praises in terms far more eloquent
than any we could command. She
had been an active and consistent
member of the Christian church for
many years. Her life was spent in
doing good to those around her.
Besides her aged husband and the
above named children, she has three
sisters, Mrs. ]. A. Boyes and Mrs. J..
D. Underwood, of this county, and
Mrs. Matte Lou Stow, of Butte City,
Montana, and five brothers, James,
John and Jerome, Of Texas, Robert, Of
Butte City, Montana, and William,
deceased, Of Buffalo.
Her remains were buried at Liberty
church Wednesday. The pail bearers
were her step-sons, son-in-law and
nephews, l. NJ, Greer, f. J. and F. P.
Kelso, W. B. Curr W. B. and E. NJ.
Boyes.
Her labors are o'er; may her rest be
sweet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS,
Announcements Of Marriages Should
Always be Authorized Before They
Are Published.

The Kansas City Star not long since
announced the engagement of a popu-
lar Mexico girl to a prominent young
business man of Kansas City. The
Kansas City Independent publishes the
following, which, we understand, re-
fers to the announcement indicated as
above:
'"The unauthorized announcement
OF an engagement in certain news
paper has thoroughly aroused local
society. If both the young man and
young woman are to be believed, the
announcement was utterly without
foundation, and had no basis other
than the pleasant attention usually
shown visiting girl, and accepted by
her in spirit of mere frendliness. 1t
is very serious problem, this one OF
engagement announcements. Unless
some sort Of protection is guaranteed
against journalistic pipe Dreams it
will soon come to pass that young wo-
man will be afraid to oaccept social at
tentions, or young man to offer them.
There is no end to the modification
and embarrassment occasioned by an
unauthorized, Or even premature, an
nouncement of an engagement. Sure
ly it is something in which the inter
ested parties should have a voice, and
any public action taken Without their
knowledge orconsenti is to be construed
as an impertinence and an insult"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
HoWIs ThisY

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY, a CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their lrm:
West q Truax. wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
walding, Kinnan q Marvin, wholesale druggists
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, sctine
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price, 76c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

BENTON, CITY, NO., Oct. 3l.-To
our Neighbors and Friends; We take
this method of extending to you our
thanks for your attention to our lit
tie one doing its sickness and for the
many klndnesses shown to our family
by all of you. Your kindness was
not thrown away; for If we never have
occasion to repay any Of your favors,
we will ever hold you in grateful
memory. Faithfully,
J,W, JACKSON AND WIFE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
EARTHQUAKE FELT IN FLORIDA.
Eight Distinct Shocks in One Day
Big Buildings Tremble.

y JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct.4. Eight
distinct earthquake shocks were felt
in Jacksonville to-day. The first was
at Ills a. M, and shook some of the
large buildings. Hundreds Of people
believed that heavy ordnance was being
fired in or near the city. At lips
O'Clock another shock equally as Sc
we're was felt. Others continued at
fifteen-minute intervals until 1890
o'clock.
At 4:04 O'Clock this afternoon the
seventh shock Of the day was felt,
severer than anyof the preceding ones,
followed four minutes later by re-
port and shock, the severest Of the
day. The last disturbance made the
windowpanes rattle in several sections
Of the city.
The local weather bureau officials
realized the nature Of the first shock
and kept the time. Director Mitchell
thought the vibrations passed from
south to north. There was no dam
age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Teacher, Institute.

The teachers of East Central Au-
drain will meet at the Erisman school
house on Saturday morning, Nov. 10
1900. All teachers and patrons are
cordially invited. f..
PROGRAMME.
9:3O-Song by Institute.
Invocation.
Address of Welcome-Sidney NJ. Sill
yer.
Response-B. W. Hale.
Temporary organization, appoint
ment Of committees etc.
10:25-"Should Whipping be Per
mitted9 II Not, How Preyented?r
Miss Sarah Gibbons. Discussion
Misses Kate Atkinson, Linnie Coil,
Mary Ellis.
1l:00-"The Necessity of Better
Preparation on the Part of the Teach
er for Teaching Language" Prof. A,
e. Faulkner. Discussion-Misses Jes'
sic Gelvin and Nellie Hoover.
11:45-Dinner.
1:OO-Permanent organization.
"Should knowledge Of Psychology
be Required of Teachers9" Prof. Blair
Discussion-Misses Mary Coakley and
Nora Able and Mrs. B. W. Hale.
2:OO-"County Supervision" b. W.
Hale. Discussion-T. J. Seal, ]. w.
Stephens and Miss Ella Kimball.
2:4O-"How to Secure the Respect Of
Pupils" Miss Margaret Torreyson
Discussion-Misses Margaret De La
porte, Ella Waddington and Minnie
Stauffer.
3:20-"Teacher's Duties Outside the
School Room" Prof. r. G. Hale
DiscussiOn-J. f. RoSser and Mis-
Leila CohOOn.
Adjournment.
CECIL CoHooN.
EDGAR LEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

COLONEL FLEET, formerly Of Mex
now Superintendent of the Culver
|litary Academy of Ind, sent home
E hundred and five cadets for mis-
hduct on Halloween. The Mexico
|ademy, we understand, sent home
E. We believe in young men and
ldents having a good time, but 1t
eS seem as though they should keep
thin the bounds Of reason. Damag-
( property and endangering life is
fun, is not manly and i'll becomes
Gentleman. Every college student,
cry cadet and every school boy
buld pride himself on being a gen.
man. He may not have the ability
be scholar, but he can at least be
gentleman under all circumstances
d on all occasions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

If you are unable forest at night one
dose of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will
give you natural and refreshing sleep.
1t stops cough and cures a cold quick
er than any other known remedy. 1t
heals the throat, chest and lungs, cures
la grippe permanently; does not STU
pefy-is harmless. Children love itand
old people like it. Druggists sell it.
For sale by Buckner & Whitney and
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

HE editor OF the Centralla Courier
ects TO the present fashion OF
rryins. He saysi ,snsrrv will dry
your life into a little selfish atom
harden IT into an unfceling, un-
npathizing flint. Hurry will, in
ne, cause you to become unreal and
natural. Therefore, my Saturday
|ht friends, don't hurry. Life is
rt at longest. Then don't let US
ry through at all. Slow up. Take
be to be pleasant and agreeble. Take
be to be sociable. Take time to
|it the sick, Take time to do your
by. Take time to build up a charae-
Take time to be a splendid man,
|Oble woman
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

rHE City Council has condemned
d torn up several sidewalks in Mex
and we understand that more are
follow. These sidewalks all have
be replaced with either brick or
nitold. Unless the property own
build the walks the city will do so
tax the costs up against the prop
y. The Council has made up its
nd that there shall be no more suits
|inst the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
CLEVELAND GOES HUNTING.
Will Not Return Until the Election
Is All Over.

New YORK, Nov. 2.-Ex- President
Cleveland arrived here to-day from
Princeton and called to see his friend,
f. G. Benedict, at the latter's office.
Mr.. Cleveland denied himself to all
interviewers.
A representative Of the firm of Ben
edlct g. Co. said that the ex-Presi-
dent and Mr.. Benedict were going out
of town for a few days. He thought
they going on a shooting expedition
down in Maryland and that they
would not return before the latter
part OF next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Six Frightful Failures.

Six terrible failures of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. H. Mullen, of
Lockland, o., to an early grave. ALL
said he had a fatal lung trouble and
that he must soon die. But he was
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. After taking five
bottles he was entirely cured. 1t is posi-
lively guaranteed to cure all diseases
of throat, chest and lungs, including
coughs, colds, la grippe, pneumonia,
bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, Group
and whooping cough. soc and 81. Trial
bottles free at ]. F. Llewellyn's drug
Store
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

Major Charles Hine has been ap-
pointed assistant superintendent Of
the western division Of the Chicago s.
Alton railroad. He has charge Of the
transportation from Mexico to Rood
house and Bloomington to Godfrey via
Roodhouse. The position Of train
master in charge of that territory has
been abolished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

Cook Groves, a prominent stock
dealer, of this county, went to Chicago
last week with some stock. There
were twenty other stock dealers on
the train = FIVE from Missouri and
fifteen from Illinois A poll Of
the car was taken, nineteen being for
Bryan and one for Mckinley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

With a catarrhal affection Of the
throat or head, or any pulmonary all
ment, a slight cold or hacking cough
Is a serious thing TO have-it is so seri-
GUS you cannot afford to to hayeit. DIR.
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey win cure a
cough or cold In one night. 1t will re-
move the catarrhal affection or pulmo-
nary ailment and build up the tissues
supporting the lungs. For sale by
Buckner s. Whitney and French &
GARRETT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
GIRLS SKIN TURNS TO STONE
Theresa KOplinski Dies From Terrible
Malady After Long Suffering.

TITUsNILLE, Pa, Oct. 81. = Miss
Theresa Koplinski, of East Titusville,
is dead, after having been i'll ten
months with disease which assumed
the appearance of petrifcation. 1t
was not that exactly, but is known to
the medical profession as sclerodarma.
The unfortunate girl was reduced
to a mere skeleton and was utterly
helpless. Her skin was as hard as
stone and when struck emitted a
metallic sound. Her su6erings were
fntanca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Rowdytsm in English Politics.

The Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, Edit
or of the Christian Herald, has arrived
in New York after six months of con-
slant travel in Europe. In an inter
view he said;
"The contrast between a campaign
here and a campaign in England is the
contrast between order and chaos, be-
tween good-nature and surliness. The
contest Just finished between the can
didates for seats in Parliament was
most wildly exciting event. The best
men in England were engaged in it.
But at nearly all the public meetings
the candidates, no matter which side
they represented, were hooted and
jeered at, and In some cases driven
from the platform. The attack on
Roosevelt in Colorado was mere detail
compared to the venomous words that
were flung at the speakers, and the
disorder and violent breaking up of
meetings, In England, Men like Lord
George Hamilton were called liars and
and towards in open meeting, and were
forcibly prevented from finishing their
speeches. The night left Liverpool
for Ireland eight political meetings
were reported at not one of which
could the speakersget theears of their
bowling, soothing audiences. Every
speaker that night was compelled To
be content with delivering his speech
simply to the newspaper press
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Editor Sees Wonders.

Editor W. V. Barry, Of Lexington,
Tenn, in exploring Mammoth Cave,
contracted severe case of piles. His
quick cure through using Bucklen's
Arnica Salve convinced him it is
another worlds wonder. Cures piles,
injuries, Inflammation and all bodily
eruptions. Only 25c at j. +. Llewell-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

The Troy Mo- Free Press says: 80.
Francis was a prominent partici-
hit in a great Democratic meeting
st. Louis Tuesday night at which
n. A. NJ. Dockery spoke. His pub
return to the Democratic party was
lied with delight by his st. Louis
ends and he was given a tremendous
htion. The prodigal sons will be
|e at home next Tuesday when the
tes are eounted.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

Col. Gus Pool, sheriff of Broadwater
county, Montana, is in Mexico the
guest of his mother. Mr.. Pool is an
old Mexico boy and his many friends
congratulate him upon his success in
Montana. He is very much pleased
with the substantial improvements
made in Mexico since he left here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

HE LEDGER is glad to know that
nry Burkhart, who has just sold
interest in the Columbia Statesman
going to re-enter the newspaper
Einess in Missouri. Mr.. Burkhart
a gentleman, a clever newspaper
in and is very popular with the
ternity throughout the State. The
DGER wishes him all kinds of
..a,ffx ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

DAVID CITY, NEB, April 1000. -Genesee Pure
Food Co., lie Roy, N. ": Gentlemen: | must
say in regard to GRAIN-0 that there is nothing
better or healthier. We have used It for years.
My brother was great coffee drinker. He was
taken sick and the doctor said coffee was the
cause OF IL, and told US to use GRAIN-O. We
got package, but did not like It at first, but
now would not be without It. My brother has
been well ever since we started 70 use Il. Yours
trrlr LILLE SoCHoR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
PITY AND BEAUTY

PITY AND BEAUTY
The most beautiful thing,
in the world, is the baby,
all dimples and joy. The
most pitiful thing is that same
baby, thin and in pain.
The dimples and joy have
gone, and left hollows and fear.
1t is fat that is gone; gone
with it, comfort and color and
curve; all but pity and love.
The little one gets no fat
from her food: has had none
for weeks: she is living on
what she had stored in that
plump little body of hers.
She is starving for fat; it is
death; be quick
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil is the fat she can take. II
will save her.
Well send you little to try II you like
SCOTT a BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, New York
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

The Kansas City Times says: The
Mexico LEDGER says; "What's the
matter with Mexico having a two
days horse show? We have the horses;
we have the ladies; we have the fine
clothes; we have the society"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
sells His Interest in Statesman,

COLUMBIA, No., Nov. l.-Henry T.
Burkhart has sold his half interest in
the Statesman to his partner, L. H..
Rice, who will continue it as Demo-
cratic paper. Mr.Burkhart will engage
the newspaper business elsewhere in
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

| 4 is no hardshipon property owners
| put down either brick or granitoid
ewalks. Brick sidewalks cost very
| lie, if any, more than plank, and
| last a lifetime and don't get out
repair and are safe. Brick or gran
| ID walks with paved streets will
| |ke Mexico a city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Fulton Grocer Fails.

FULTON, Mo-, Nov. 2.-James e.
Watson, proprietor of one of the lead
ing grocery houses in Fulton, closed its
doors this morning, having made an
assignment to his brother, ]. Sam
Watson, who held achattel mortgage
on the stock. The goods will be closed
an out as soon as an inventory can be
made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
xico and the Yelled Prophet.

FrOU NnU hHHHHa NII3 IIIIlcH
The editor Of the Macon Times smiles
graciously as he thus throws bouquet
to a contemporary: "R. M. White, Of
the Mexico LEDGER, made a kingly
appearance as Xico at the street fair
last week. 1t has been suggested that
the old Yelled Prophet and Rex Of the
Mardi Gras communicate with Mr..
White and get some pointers"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Made Young Again.

zone Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again." writes d. H.
Turner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They
are the best in the world for liver
stomach and bowels. Purely vege
table. Never gripe. Only 25c at j,
F. Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Apree To Arbitrats.

VANDALIA, No., Nov. 2-The min
ers and operators here have decided to
arbitrate their differences, the arbi-
traitors to reach an agreement within
twenty days. In the meantime the
miners will work at the scale price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
I'd. Roberts Land Sold.

Three hundred and fifty acres Of
land, belonging to Ed. Roberts, were
sold Saturday to satisfy deed of trust
in favor Of the Savings Bank, Of this
city. The land was bid in by d. M.
Roberts at s2s.25 per acre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

The authorities of New York City
are investigating the cause of the re-
cent disastrous fire and explosions,
which originated in Tarrant & Cos.
drug house. 1t is claimed by them
that the firm had more explosives
stored I'm the building than the law
allowed, and that they will not be able
to collect any fire insurance and may
be criminally liable for any deaths re-
sultlng from the explosions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
A Negative Potency.



money" said the philosophic per-
son, "does notalways bring happiness. "
"No," answered the matter-of-fact
friend, 'but the lack Of it invariably
brings discomfort. "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08
Tslephone No. 30.

HON. WALTER WILLIAMS, editor Of
I Columbia Herald, has been elected
| md Orator of the Grand Masonic
| Ige Of Missouri. No man In the
| te is better qualified or more
thy of this high honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-08

Miss Lillian RoenheId, graduate
from the Conservatory OF Music, Paris,
is the violin soloist of the Chicago Ger.
mania Club. Miss Roenheld used Peru
na as tonic, when run down by over
work. She speaks Of 1t In the following
glowing terms:
CHICAGO, ILL.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o. ;
Gentlemen-"I cannot give too great
praise to Peruna. Last winter nv ner-
vous system became so overtaxed from
constant overwork with my violin that
my right side seemed partially para.
lyzed.
"I naturally became very anxious and
consulted my physician. After giving
me q couple of prescriptions without
effect, he advised me to try Psruna, and
am glad to say it effected q speedy and
permanent cure.
"AIfhoqgh the past year mas
been a severe tax on me Peruna
has kept me strong and vigor.
ons." Yours truly,
Lillian R0enheId.
to women, sent free