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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

piece Of bread and my wife didn't
want me to have it; she didn't want
me around the place ana started to
whip me. she caught hold of my hair
and started to drag me out Of the door.
AS we passed corner Of the room In
which a shot gun was leaning, 1 got
hold Of the gun with one hand and
dragged it with me. AS we went out
Of the door we fell and the gun went
off killing my wife. Ifell on top. When
the gun went of / had hold Of 1t with
one hand near the muzzle; my wife
also had hold Of it nearer the trigger.
While my-wife was pulling me out Of
the house my 16-year-old daughter was
beating me from behind
Buff stated that either his wife or
his daughter could whip him, and that
the former often did so.
He said chat he weighs 120 pounds
and that his wife weighed an eTen hum
dred pounds more. At that point In
the prisoners story he insisted ON the
reporter examining a deformity in his
back, saying that 1t had been broken
a year and half ago.
Buff stated that he owns three
houses and IA acres Of land In Vandalia
and that his wife made attempts to
get a divorce several times.
There are ten children In the family,
one, son, having been a member Of
Co. "Kn 9th Mo-, and a thoroughly
good young man. He is in Iowa now.
After the killing Buff went to town
and gave himself up to the authorities;
about O'Clock Deputy sheriff Joe
Morris started to Mexico with the
prisoner.
1t is feared by the authorities here
that Buff may attempt suicide, as he
is very low spirited over the affair.
In bis broken English Buff bewailed
the fate OF his children this morning
and went back to his cell s0bbing.
He has retained w. w. Bolts, of
Vandalla, and P. H. Cullen, of this
| city. to defend the case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

the administration of oxygen, and the
President finally expressed desire to
be allowed to die.
About $50 the administration Of
oxygen ceased and the pulse grew
fainter and fainter. He was sinking
gradually, like a child, into the eternal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

TIE President Of the United States
is dead but the government at Wash
ington still lives. Our form Of govern
ment is such that the death Of the
President does not for a moment stop
its wheels. Vice-President Roosevelt
takes up the work where President
Mckinley left 1t and in case Of his
death Secretary Of State Hay follows
and SO on down the list Of Secretaries
excepting the Secretary Of War, which
office was created after the law fixing
the succession to the Office Of President
was passed. Anarchists make mis-
take when they hope to overthrow our
government by the murder Of our
President. In some countries a reyo-
luton might follow or the government
be at least embarrassed, but the stabili-
ty of the United States government
does not depend upon the life of one
man or upon the life Of one hundred
for that matter. The people, the
American citizens, stand for law and
order and good government. While
we are all sad and sorrowful at the
loss Of the President our institutions
are in no danger and anarchy has ut
terly failed Of its purpose. A good
man has been murdered and the as
sassin will be electrocuted under the
laws Of the state Of New York. The
man was killed because he was Presi-
dent. Long before the people are
through sorrowing, steps will be taken
to drive from this country all who
plot against those In authority,as well
as those who sympathise with those
who plot, In this way the result
strengthens rather than weakens the
goyernmentwhich the assassin atempt-
ed tooverthrow The murder Of Presi-
dent McKinley,is the death ofanarchy
In this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

slumber. By 10 O'Clock the pulse
could no longer be felt in his extrem-
titles, and they grew cold. Below
stairs the grief-strieken gathering
waited sadly for the end.
Before O'Clock it was clear to those
at the Presidents bedside that he was
dying, and preparations were made
for the last sad offices of farewell from
those who were nearest and dearest to
him. Oxygen had been administered
steadily, but with little effect in keep
ing back the approach of death. The
President came out of one period of
Inconsistencies only TO relapse into
another. Bat in this period, when
his mind was partially clear occurred a
series of events of profoundly touching
character. Downstairs, with strained
and tear-stained faces, members Of the
cabinet we're grouped in anxious wait
ing.
The Presidents last words to his
wife were; Goods will, not ours, be
done.n
MRS. M'KINLEY BREAKS DOWN.
When the announcement was made
to Ms. Mckinley that her husband
could not live, she seemed to be re-
signed and bore up bravely, but as the
fun significance Of her loss came upon
her she gave way under the strain,
and at the time Of her husbands death
she was under the care of physician
and nurses.
Il Is feared that she will recover
from the loss Of her husband with
dificulty IL at all.
Senator Fairbanks said that he was
In the President nom and seen Mrs.
Mckinley. ''Her condition Is indeed
pitiful, f" said he.
THE PRESIDENTS LAST WORDS.
As he fell into inconsistencies
President Mckinley was schantlng:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO. Sept. 13 = Hunters with
guns or nets are requested not to kill
or trap quails in or out of season on
any land ! own or have leased south OF
Mexico. / do not kill these birds my
self, as l wish to preserve them te
train bird dogs on, as ! kill no birds
in training and do not think the above
an unreasonable request. Any person
seeing or hearing of quails being net
ted, trapped or Shot on the above
mentioned land, l will make it worth
their while to inform me.
DIS wilt NJ. b. GUTHRIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ACEaEEbH-Asf 4AAflatf " AAJ ~ ACfC.
DIR. G. ]. MoFFETT--Dear Sir: JUS
tice to you demands that | should give
you my experience with your excellent
medicine, TEETHINA. Our little girl,
just thirteen months old, has had
much trouble teething. Every remedy
was exhausted in the shape of pre-
criptions from family physicians. Her
bowels continued to pass off pure blood
and burning fever continued for days
at time. Her life was almost de-
SPARED Of. Her mother determined
to try TEErHnNA, and in a day or two
there was great change-new life
had returned--the bowels were regular
and, thanks to TEErHINA, the little
babe is now doing we'll. Yours, etc.
D. w. McIvER,
Editor and Proprietor Tuskegee (Ala.,
Neos. For sale by j. f. Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE slanderous report published
that But was rushed to Mexico from
vandaIia for fear of a mob is entirely
without foundation. The people Of
Audraln county are law abiding and
believe in Furnishing criminals under
the law. Such libelous reports in1ure
this community and this State largely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

none of which seemed to help me any
until club associate advised me to try
Peruna, as it cured her demonstrations
headache and stomach troubles. at
once ordered a bottle and before 1t was
used, felt greatly improved.
~ have taken four bottles and for two
months have been entirely free from
these maladies. Several Of my friends
areusing Peruna with beneficialrssults,
especially in cases of troubles with the
kidneys and other pelvic organs, to-
gether with weaknesses peculiar to
women"
Peruna is specific for the catarrhal
arrangements Of women. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus, Ohio,
for free book on catarrh written By DS.
s. B. Hartman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
G. 9. VOORHEES,.
Sent to Insane Hospital No. l Of Full.
ton, Mo-, on Friday the 18th
Of September.

G. O. Voorhies, who has been In bad
health for some time, on Sept. 13 was
adjudged insane and sent to the hos
pltal for the insane No. / at Fulton.
Mr.. Yoorhies as young man had
brain fever and later was kicked In
the head by a horse His health has
been bad for some time and 1t was
thought best to send him to Fulton
for treatment. MI Voorhies is a
genial gentleman, very popular with q
large circle Of friends throughout the
State and we all trust that ne will
soon recover his old time health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
TO ASSASSIN'S BULLET
AT 2:15 SATURDAY MORNING
eastern TIME.
~e0O's OWN WILL, NOT ours. 8E DOME
Were the Last Words the President Uttered to His Wife,
Who is Now in Serious Condition From the Shock
The President Chanted Nearer My God to
Thee" AS He Fell Into Unconscousness

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. l4.-Pres-
ident William Mckinley died at 2:l5
this morning.
The President, in his last period Of
consciousness, which ended about TAO,
Friday evening, chanted the words Of
the hymn, "Nearer, My God, to Thee, Y
and bis last audible conscious words,
as taken down by DIR. Mann at the bed
side, were:
'Good-by, all; good-by. 1t is Gods
way. His will be done.n
Then his mind began to wander, and
soon he completely lost consciousness.
His life was prolonged for hours by
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE Independence Examiner edito-
rally says: The Mexico LEDGER has
been under the direction Of R. NJ.
White for q years and has become a
fine property because of its excellent
and business sense management. Col.
White is to be congratulated, and so
Maviea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE LEDGER reloices that there
was no politics in the assassination Of
President Mckinley. The same thing
would have occurred If the President
Of the United States had been Demo
crat. The blow was at government,
Jaw and order. Any man who at
tempts to drag politics into this mat
ter viii have the pity Of all patriotic
American citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy q Great
Rayorite.

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have
made it a great favorite with people
everywhere. 1t is especially priced by
mothers of small children for colds,
Group and whooping cough, as 1t al
ways affords quick relief, and as it
contains no opium or other harmful
drug, 1t may be given as confidently to
a baby as to an adult. For sale by
Buckner & Whitney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee,
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be-
Nearer, my God, TO Theel
Nearer to Thee!
Though, like a wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone;
Yet in my dream I'd be-
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer to Thee.
There let the way appear,
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou sendest me,
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer to Theel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
AUDRAIH COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3rd Monday In Jam
uary, 1st Monday in June, srd Mon
day in September.
COUNTY CoURT-lst Monday in Feb
ruary, 1st Monday In March, lst
Monday in May, 1st Monday in
August, 1st Monday In November.
PROBATE CoURT-2nd Monday In Feb
ruary, End Monday in May, End Mon
day in August, End Monday IN No
yember.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

WIN. MOORE, who lives northeast of
Mexico and was recently severely
burned while threshing for Mr.. Shook,
is recovering bis health. The men,
bers OF the Modern Woodmen order
will harvest Mr.. Moores crop Of corn
on account of the continued Ill health
Of their brother. This speaks well
for the Modern Woodmen oyganiza-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

T. A. Powell has the thanks of the
LEDGER for samples Of bis corn crop
this year, which speaks well for grand
old Audrain In spite Of the drouth.
Mr.. Powell has some fine corn and
says that there will be q great deal
more corn raised in this county than
we think for.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE Laddonia Me- Herald editorial
ly says: "The Mexico LEDGER has
been under its present manage
ment for twenty-five years. The LED
GER is at the top notch OF country
Journalism and Is patrons need no pro-
misses Of what 1t will do in the future
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
T,uv powiino Creen Tines edItorI

THE Bowling Green Times editorial
ly says: The Mexico LEDGER has
been under the management of r. M.
White for twenty-five years-a quar-
ter Of century. This splendid paper
has been one of the leading factors In
developing Audrain county and max
ing Mexico a clean, progressive city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
THE POWELL PICNIC.
A Large Gathering Of the Relatives
q and Friends of One Of Audrain's
Most Substantial Families.

a large number of the relatives of
Robert Powell met at Powell's Ford
on Thursday, September IL, to enjoy a
reunion and picnic. There was a
good attendance of relatives and quite
a number OF friends who were invited.
Mr.. Jack Powell read an interesting
history Of the family. Hon. w. H.
Kennan delivered a most appropriate
address and J. P. Morris photographed
the gathering. There was plenty to
eat and royal good time was en-
joyed. The Powell family is one of
the pioneer families of Audrain coun-
ty and is among our largest and most
influential families. Among those
present were the following:
Jackson, Ann, Joe and Nettie Pow
ell, Mrs. Carrie Faucett and daugter,
of Youngers.
Dasie and Edgar Powell, of this
city.
Tom, Emma, Iva, x. W., Ella and
Drake Powell, of Cant.
Robert, Ora, Frank, May, Fanny
and Charley Powell, of this city.
Mrs. Fanny Powell, Mrs. Ellen Pow
ell and daughter, Mrs. Barb Ridge
way; Misses jamie and Julia Powell, Of
this city.
Chas., Augusta, Fanny, Bessie, Lola,
Gid, Polly, Rilla, Robert and Bruce
Powell, Of this city.
Byron, Rose, Ollie, Clyde, Matte
and Rosabelle Powell, of this city.
Alfred, Maggie, Allie, George and
Lizzie Lowell, of Benton City.
Harvey, Eta and Margaret Powell,
of Molino.
Lynn and Julia Steward, of Perry.
Mary and George Bybee, of Santa
Fe.
Mrs. Emma Cauthorn and daugh-
ter, Dora, of Molino.
MIR. and Mrs. r. A. Lake, of Farber.
Mrs. Ola, Pascal and Alvin Powell,
of Nebraska.
VIM, JEFF, Rachel, Marshall and
Minnie Powell, of this city.
W. A., Estie, Fletcher, Mary and
Elmer Powell, of Skinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bledsoe, Of
Strother.
VIM. Floyd and wife, of Santa Fe.
J. w. Tatlow, of Perry.
THE GUESTS.
]. d. Morris, b. B. Cauthorn, ]. T..
Williams, Sid Hill and wife, Mrs.
Mabrey and daughter, Tom Barnett
and wife, Mrs. Fanny Wakefield,
Miss Mary Cauthorn, Miss Fanny
Barnes, Mr.. Bartley, wife and daugh-
ter, VIM. Brenton, Miss Mamie Gill,
Elizabeth Price and G. B. Null, Of this
city.
Mrs. Jim Stewart and daughter, OF
Molino.
r. S. Fletcher, Of st Louis.
The reunion was for the heirs of Rob
ert Powell, who died August 49, 1871,
His wife died May 2sth, is47. They
left twelve children, nine boys and
three girls. The only three living are
Julia and Todd, Of California, and
Jackson, of Audrain county. Robert
Powell married Miss Murphy in Mich
olas county, Kentucky, and they moved
to Missouri October II, 1896, to the
old home farm Just north Of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

]. A. Potts Thornton Star carried
off two first prizes at the Sedalia
State Fair.
The rings in which he was shown
were for the best saddle stallion, 4
years or over, and for best horse, mare
or gelding. In this, the champion class,
there were Q entries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE assassination Of President
Mckinley has brought out display of
patriotism among the people Of this
country, which sounds the death knell
Of anarchy. The people Of thiscountry
regardless of politics are patriotic and
stand for law and order and good
s.ounrraraaerlf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ALTHOUGH we are not going to have
street or county fair in Mexico this
|all, the LEDGER suggests that we
haye a corn show any way. Some
light good corn has been grown in Au-
brain county in spite OF the drouth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

TaE Howard county Adretiser IS %
years old and is one of Missouri's most
substantial and prosperous news
uaners NIB. Yeaman, its editor, is
an able writer and up-to-date news
paper man in every sense Of the word
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE people Of Mexico generally
sere apprised Of the death of Presi-
TENT Mckinley by the display of the
|tars and stripes at half mast over the
LEDGER Office early Saturday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

The Columbia Herald editorlaiiy
saws; The Mexico LEDGER has been
a quarter Of century under It's pres,
ent management We hope Il VIII
continue to grow In popular esteem
and usefulness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ANY man who Is in sympathy with
the assassination Of President Mekin-
lev IS to be pitied. Worse than 'ilAs nav,
he Is beneath the contempt Of any
nstr,ot,c American Citizen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
Georgia Dudley Dead.

Georgia Dudley, aged about p
years, died at the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dudley, near
Molino, about noon Saturday. She
had been III Of quick pneumonia and
was a member Of the Baptist Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19


CENTRALIA has one-day fair on
#ptember 10. Gov. A. N. Dockery
"a Secretary Of State Cook will both
sliyer addresses A large number of
Zexicn nannle will attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

WE clip the following from the
Centralia Courier: "Some young
people from Mexico, were in our VIII
lage one night last week, they were
having a gay time. We would say TO
the young folks, we are civilized up
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

Tur LTpoER is very much grieved
To know that a citizen Of Audrain eouu, .l,
" has expressed himself as delighted 2
that the President OF the O"''s
States was murdered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE Mexico LEDGER is going to
nd the daily one year TO the farmer
ringing in the best dozen ears of
brn; and the weekly LEDGER to the
Armer bringing In the second best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

TIE Centralia (Mo.) Courier says;
ar compliments to Mexico and Co
mbia-please keep your base ball
odlums at home on Sunday, we
I've troubles Of cur own.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
Preliminary Not Arranged for

No arrangements for preliminary
trial of Alfred Buff have been made.
The prisoner, who is charged with
killing his wife Thursday afternoon, is
In low spirits and has about concluded
TO stop talking about his case. He is
closely watched, as fear is expressed
that he will try to XIII himself. 1t is
said that he has threatened to do so
since bis arrest. 1t is understood that
the defense win try for a verdict Of
iustihable homicide.
Buff formerly lived on farm thres
miles from Greenville, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

PEOPLE who do so much blowing
ben they have nothing 10 blow about
puld not be surprised when they find
pw holes In their blow pipe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Diseases r.
naved IN six hours BY NEW GREAf SuuTH
AMERICAN KInNEY CuRET Il Is = great sur
prise on accout Of is exceeding promptneSs d
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male OF female. Relieves retentioa q wster
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and cure this Is the remedy. Sod hx g. n
LeweIiyn. druggist. Mexico. No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

THE LEDGER is glad TO know that
e plans for the new NJ. E. Church,
|ut, b are aboutcompleted and that
DFk will soon be started on the new
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

.vERY patriotic American citizen
5n hearty accord with the move
ht TO stamp out anarchy In this
sntry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

BnE Centralia Courier says; "Eor
enty-hye years Bob White has so
\ the Mexico LEDGER as 70 make II
ananciaI success, :,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19


BECAUSE the assassin OF President
.Kinley was a foreigner is no reason
II all foreigners shuuiu be held 70.
snslbie for the act.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

BITE a number Of Mexico stores
draped on accountof the death
Ae President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

pEoPLE who expect the most favors
newspapers are often those who
ke their patronage elsewhere. They
I Just thoughtless, you know.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

pTAToEs are to- day a luxury as
as a necessity. They cost nearly
Bile what peaches do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

)OsEvELT will make much more
ervatiye President than many
81 to think.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ID still they come to Hardin. The
dormitory must be built next
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

TERY acre Of corn fodder In Au-
d county should be harvested this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ne shooting Of President McKin-
Vas the beginning Of the endofan-
/ In this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
A shoeking Calamity

uLately befell railroad laborer,"
writes DIR. A. Kellett, of Williford,
Ark. aHis foot was badly crushed,
but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly
cured him. It's simply wonderful for
burns, boils, piles and all skin erup-
tions. It's the worlds champion
healer. Cure guaranteed. 25c. Sold
by J. +. Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

IE New York police now place
Ie Nation among the anarchists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

EHE Powell reunion and picnic was
lost enjoyable affair, such gather
8 should be encouraged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

AZ N1DHsf " 1--WE
T suffered
for over a year
WITH general
weakness and
debility, msni-
tested especially
In severe back
ache aHd head
sche.
"My physician
prescribed differ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ERp your eye on Hon. Champ Clark
e Senatorial race.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

sEsIDENr ROOSEVELT should make
slenting war on the anarchists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

ow Is the time to stamp out
Euhy in this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

Monroe Beagies announces that be
win start on his return 10 Klondyks
next Monday. 1t is to be hoped be
win have better success this time than
he had on his firsttrip-LaddoniaHsrald
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

The LEDGER regrets very much that
H. jacobson and family will leave
Mexico on October first for st. Louis,
where they will reside permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19

Postmaster Friar, Of Laddonia, was
shaking hands with friends in this
city this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-09-19
Thornton Star Won at sedalia.

Editor and Proprietor Tuskegee (Ala
Nacs. For sale by ]. F. Llewellyn.