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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
DIR. KoKENDoFFER.
The Congregation of the Christian
Church Extended to Him a
Welcoming Hand.

At the mid-week prayer meeting last
evening at the Christian Church in
this city a much larger audience was
present than usual for 1t had been
previously announced that a social
would follow the ''sweet hour Of
prayer" where all would have a more
suitable opportunity Of becoming ac-
quainted with the pastor, Rev. A. w.
Kokendoffer, and his estimable wife.
The prayer meeting was joyously
good one, but the hour that followed
was perhaps the more enjoyable to
many, for there was a general hand
shaking and warming up OF socialties,
aided by light refreshments. But the
happiest part of the programme came
when the pastors of other churches,
all of whom in the city were invited,
responded to a call by the chairman Of
the meeting, P. W. Harding, to make
short talks. Each visiting pastor re-
sponded in a most cordial speech Of
welcome to DIR. Kokendoffer as a Co
worker in the Lords vineyard. Rev.
J. ]. Porter, Of the Baptist Church,
being the longest preacher present,
made the longest talk, which was as
good as it was long and the longer it
lasted the better it grew. Rev. w. A.
Hanna, pastor of the NJ. E. Chbrch,
South, followed, he being the broadcast
pastor present, made broad speech,
full of Christian spirit and hearty
assurance Of pastoral cooperation
with Mr.. Kokendoffer in his preaching
of the gospel and labor of love. Prof.
Ross, who is connected with that best
of all female colleges, Hardin, has en-
deared himself to our people, made
very happy speech, full Of Christian
sympathy and fellowship. DR.. 7. j.
Porter, brother of DIR. ]. j. Porter,
who is visiting the city from the
South, made a good talk, which was
well received, being full of the proper
spirit.
DR.. Kokendotfer closed the hour
with a neat speech of reciprocal feel
ing; feeling that while he had left the
endeared home and church in Kansas
City with some tinge of sorrow, now
felt that his lot was cast In a pleasant
place beside green pastures and still
waters.
1t was the regret of all present that
all the pastors Of the different church.
as weren not presentas the spirit of the
meeting and its results are sure to be
most happy. w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
THE OIL FEVER IN MISSOURI
Petroleum Indications Lead to Organ
izatiOn Of Prospect Companies.

LIBERTY, NO., May 23.-Platte coun-
ty has the fever and farmers are or
ganizing to bore wells. Surface indi-
cations of oil are reported at Arte-
sian Springs, five miles north Of Park
vile. 1t is claimed there is pond of
water on which oil gathers in such
quantity it can he SKINNED off. Rocks
in the ground are So covered with oil
that it burns when a match is ap-
Piled One company has leased the
oil privilege on $500 acres Of land and
is making more contracts with the
farmers in the vicinity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Blliousness is a condition character

Biliousness is a condition character
lied by disturbance Of the digestive
organs. The stomach is dibilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipat-
ed. There is a loathing of food, pains
n the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first of the undigested
or partly digested food and then of
bile. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets allay the disturbances
Of the stomach and create a hearty
appetite. They also tone up the liver
to healthy action and regulate the
bowels. Try them and you are certain
to be much pleased with the result.
For sale by Buckner s. Whitney, drug
gists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

TRENTON, Mo-, May 23.-lt became
known to-day that oil experts were
here and had found every indication
Of oil; that a company has been organ
lied and had already leased 2,5OOO
acres of land and is trying to secure
options on about $500 acres more. The
land lies south and southwest Of here
across the Grand river. A portion Of
it is valuable farming land in Grundy
county, while some OF it is SO hilly
and rocky that it is WORTHLESS unless
oil is struck on it. The company is
composed Of outsiders, and enlisted
the aid of II. ]. Hugher, a real estate
man, to secure the leases on the land
desired. One Of the experts said that
the prospects for oil were flattering
and that he believed that oil could be
found in paying quantities at a much
less depth than 5000 feet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
shuddara Al Hia Past.

al recall now with horror" says
mail carrier Burnett Mann, Of Levan-
ma, O., "my three years of suffering
from kidney trouble. / was hardly
ever free from dull aches or acute
pains in my back. To stoop or lift
mail sacks made me groan. felt
tired, worn out, about ready to give
up, when l began to use Electric Bit
ters, but six bottles completely cured
me and made me feel like new man. I"
They're unrivaled to regulate stom-
ach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Per-
feet satisfaction guaranteed by ]. F.
Llewellyn. Only so cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
AFTER A SHARP CONTEST SHE
is DECLARED THE WINNER
OF BEAUTY CONTEST.
GREAT DEAL OF INTEREST TAKEN.
The vote for the Leaders Given
Most Every One In Mexico Must
Have Voted Contest Closed
at Three O'clock Saturday
Afternoon.

The Worlds Fair Beauty Contest
closed at o'clock sharp Saturday May
25. A great deal of interest was taken
in this contest, as the picture of the
most beautiful woman in Mexico will
compete with the handsomest woman
in every other town in the State to be
awarded first prize for beauty at the
Worlds Fair. Thevote of the leaders
in the contest is asfollows;
Mrs. Fred A. Morris, 1899.
Mrs, John Maxwell, 1907.
Miss Mary Nichols, 32s.
Miss Evans Ross, 1923.
Miss Irma johnson, 172.
Mrs Fred A. Morris, wife Of one Of
Mexico's most prominent young busi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

b. ). d. Ga EIHH, OF Kansas City,
known II sdskieo, has been elect
President s the Missouri State
Eico| Society Dr. Griffith is not
one Of i 4zari's most prominent
leons, but haz ; nationalreputation
IS this line. II. Grinlth win make
lihcient and popular president Of
a8s0t|aflfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Fire Friday Morning.

At ES0 O'Clock Friday morning fire
almost destroyed the old building on
the east side Of Northwestern avenue,
just north of the G. S A. tracks. The
building is owned by G.. d. Ferris.
The building was unoecupied and is
almost a total loss.
There was a billiard table and a
pool table in the building. They we're
scorched and DAMAGED by water.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
SMALL POx NEAR RUSH HILL.
Charles Allison Has It-A Number Rx-
posed to the Case.

DR.. w. w. Macfarlane, physician
for the county board Of health, was
called to the vicinity Of Rush Hill
Friday and placed Charles Allison,
II miles southeast of Rush Hill, under
quarantine, he having well advanced
case Of small pox. We are informed
quite a number Of the women of that
neighborhood have been exposed to
the disease as a child was born TO Mr..
and Mrs. Allison but few days ago
and they were assisting around the
house at that time.
Rigid precaution will be taken to
prevent a spread Of the disease.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Doctors Cave, Fritts and Macfar-
lane are home from Jefferson City,
where they attended the State Med
ical Society. The meeting was a most
interesting and enjoyable one. Gov.
Dockery gave the visiting physicians a
reception.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

From The NandaIia Leader.
Those two Audrain county boys,
William Nardin, Of Vandalia, and
Walter Burch, of Laddonia, students
Of the State University, may well feel
proud of the distiction won in debate
with Nebraska University students.
1t is the third time Missouri has dis
tinguished herself and everyone has
her hat of to the Audrain boys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

AoNo TIE azaduates OF the Will
+ Woods College, Fulton, this
We notice The names of Miss
Il 6nIdaa = this city, Miss Ada
| |iey, Of Skinner. Miss Lizzie Miller,
lhis cIig. and Aiss Gala butcher,
nerly Of tbs cts, now Of Oklahoma
OkIn EEese are all fine girls
stood high ii their classes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
BREsCI SUICIDES.
The Slayer of King Humbert, of Italy,
Dies by His Own Hands
in Solitary Confinement.


Special Dispatch by Muirs Wire.
New YORK, May pa dispatch
from Rome to-day states that Bresci,
the assassin of the late King Hum
bert, Of Italy, has committed suicide
at the penitentiary at Santo Stefano.
He has been in solitary confinement
since killing the King.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Keen the Rright side Out.

The sun may have its troubles,
But it keeps the bright side out;
The lark may have misgivings,
But she hides away her doubt;
Poets praise the sun for shining
And the lark for never pining-
Man has joys from bird and planet,
since they "keep the bright side
out"
The orchard pink with blossoms
Gladly puts its bright side out;
The lilacs have no troubles
That they ever grieve about,
And the world is prone TO treasure
Up remembrances Of pleasure
In the name of him that ever tries
to keep the bright side out"
S. y. KIsER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

lE entertainment at the Opera
Sc tonight Hill be first-class in
particular and is for a most
tny cause. Erery citizen in Mex
|h0nld be Interested In its success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Mrs. John Maxwell entertained the
Pastime Club in royal manner Thurs
day night, All Of the members pro-
nounced the entertainment one of the
most delightful OF the season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

lon, WIildkH JENNINGS BRYAN
Hon. william Mckinley, both, have
|ed articles h Ihs Cdlyr, issued by
students s Washington and Lee
fersIiy. IS memorial TO the late
|Ilam I. Wilson. who was president
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
READ THIS.

St Louis, Mo-, Feb. 27, 1900. This
is to certify that l have been cured of
kidney and bladder trouble with one
bottle of the Texas Wonder, Halls
great discovery, and can recommend 1t
TO Others suffering in the same man.
ner. HENRY LINZNER,
At Lindell Barber Shop, 6l5 Washing
ton Ave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

: .coNokEzsN4S ]. Ham Lewis
Mr. Hr4an tod him that he was
candidate fur the next Demo.
ie Presidential nomination and
not Wish e Be salked about as even
zAIhln candidate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Eggs From Fine stock.

Light Brahmas, per setting Of 13,5Oc.
S.C.Brown Leghorns, per setting Of 13,
75c; Barred Plymouth Rock, per set
ting Of 13 81. All Of the above is full
blood stock; 10c extra for packing EACH
OGER POULTRY YARDS,
6-St Thompson, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

NJ. NJ. Austin, a civil war veteran, Of
Winchester, Ind, writes: "My wife was
sick long time in spite Of good doc
tors treatment, but was wholly cured
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
worked wonders for her health. - They
always do. Try them. Only 25c at
Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

b pull Of An eIection for members
he Spanish ehzmber Of Deputies is
|iily n|oodIeT Ian any battle fought
dc SpanIafIs curing the late war,
he last one three men were killed
manl MOanaea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

IscoNslNs big Republican major
has tempted that party into in
hing IN the Insnry Of a split. Wis
IN Democrats should lose no OPP
unltY 10 alln n wedge and widen
|anhrlnrn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

onicers have found two revolvers a
double skeleton key, cartridges and
other goods which were left on the
creek bank, east Of town, by the Big
Springs burglars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

edy. As tonic and q catarrh cure I
know ofnothing better.n
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, o., for free copy of " Summer
Catarrh." This book treats exclusively
of diseases peculiar to hot weather, Is
profusely illustrated and should be in
the hands of every person suffering
with any form of summer catarrh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Try the new remedy for costiveness
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Every box guaranteed. Price,
25 cents. For sale by Buckner s. Whit
uey, Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Rx-eoYsrnor Tanner Dead.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 23.-Ex-
Governor John Riley Tanner died
suddenly at 2;45 O'Clock this afternoon
at the Leland Hotel in this city Of
rheumatism Of the heart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

- Genital asrier and the Mexico
l9tacsf haze both put in type
|inN machines lately. These most
aahle papers are to be congratulate
pon their enIerprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Minor Bolts was driving bis fathers
horseSaturday on Jeifersonstreet, when
the horse ran away. Young Bolts
jumped from the buggy and received
a few bruises. No serious damage was
done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Nothing
Tastes Good

And eating IS simply perfuncioy-
done because II must be.
This is the common complaint Of
the dyspeptlc.
II eating sparingly would cure dys-
pepsla. few would suffer from It long.
The only way to cure dyspepsia.
which is difficult digestion. is to give
vlgor and tone to the stomach and the
whole digestive system.
Hoods sarsapafillA cured the niece Of
Frank Fay. i0s N. ST.. South Boston. Mass.
who writes that she bad been great sufferer
from dyspepsia for six years; had been with.
out appetite and hAd been troubled win sour
stomach and headache. She had tried many
other medicines in vain. Two bottles Of
Hoods sArsApsriila made her we'll
Hoods SarsaRaF-fLia
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Don't walt TIL you are
worse. but buy bottle today.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

ST. JOSEPH, May 24.-The White
cotton Gubernatorial boom was
launched in st. Joseph tonight at the
banquet given by President Yena-
wine, of the State Board Of Fish Com
missioners, at the Hotel Donovan.
Mr.. Whitecotton came from his home
at Paris, Monroe county, 70 attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Correct You Are.

FfOH lhe JaCKaUH ENamIntT'
Col. Bob White, OF the Mexico LED
GER, thinks those engaged in boring
for oil in Missouri would make more
money by paying closer attention to
stirring the top of the ground In the
good old agricultural way and stands
ready to show how a great many peo-
pie have gotten rich by adopting his
nlan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

THE State Medical Society selected
as delegates to the American Associa-
tion, which meets at st. Paul, June 4,
Drs. E. S. Cave and j. r. Fritts, Of
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

The Jefferson City Press says; Sec'y.
Of State Sam B. Cook, is having a
nice porch erected In front Of his
residence property on Washington
straet-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

In secret session the Cuban constitu-
tlonal convention rejected the minori-
ty report against the acceptance Of the
Platt amendment This seems to
indicate the acceptance OF the maiori-
ty report recommending the amend
ment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Worth 500 to you to cure child OF adult
Of incontinence OF water during sleep. "Anft
Diuretic'' stops it immediately ST. Sold by
]. F. Ilewellyn Druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Duncan B. Harrison, former mama
ger for John L. Sullivan, has been
granted a pension on accounted Of
service at Santiago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

q letter written
from Washing
ton, D. c. gives
his endorsement
to the great ca
tarrh I remedy,
Peruna, in tn g
following words:
q Your Peruna is
one of the best
medicines I ever
tried, and no fam
lily s h o uld be
without your re-
remarkable rem
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

~ country IniIis Mr. Mckinley in
icl0ue ~ iss seemingly miraculous
ling Qi Mrs HeKinley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

~ Supreme Court holds that the
|IitutIon does not necessarily fol-
shs 'ag
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
Fought for His Life.

"My father and sister both died Of
consumption, writes ]. T. Weather
wax, of Wyandotte, Mich, land l was
saved from the same frightful fate only
by DR.. Kings New Discovery. An at
tack Of pneumonia left an obstinate
cough and very severe lung trouble,
which an excellent doctor could not
help, but afew months use Of this won
derful medicine made me as well as
ever and ! gained much in weight. "
Infalliable for coughs, colds and all
throat and lung trouble. Trial bottles
free. Guaranteed bottles soc and 81 at
J. +. Llewellyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

John +. Davis has returned from
Kansas City TO reside permanently.
They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
MARRIED LAST MONTH.
A Former Student at Hardin College
Wed a Colorado Business Man
Is Just Announced.

Miss Inez Hendrix, the accomplished
daughter Of 7. B. Hendrix, promi-
nent farmer of Audrain county, and
N. B. Mitchell, of Denver, Colo, were
married in Denver on April II.
Miss Hendrix has been visiting the
past year in Colorado Springs, and
while there she met and became en-
gagged to Mr.. Mitchell, a prominent
business man OF Denver. The mar
riage was to take place next October
and Miss Hendrix was to spend this
summer with her parents, but when
the time came for her to leave Mr..
Mitchell could not let his promised
wife go alone, so they were quietly
married. Mr.. Mitchell accompanied
his wife to her parents home, remain
ing few days, and intending to keep
their marriage a secret from all ex-
cept the immediate families of both
until he could return to Denver and
prepare home for his bride.
Now all preparations being made
Mrs. Mitchell left to-day for Denver
where they will make there home af-
ter October l. They will first make
an extended tour through the East
and West, visiting many points Of
interest in California, Colorado and
New Mexico. In. the East they will
visit Philadelphia, Plttsburg, Boston,
Chicago and st. Louis. Mrs. Mitchell
is well known and has many friends
in this city, having attended Hardin
College for several years.
All extend congratulations to the
happy couple.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

The Illinois Congregationallsts dis
cussed the liquor question in their
annual convention at Galesburg yes
terlay,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
q rFaa q ft44asra4tf

DIAIE W Ohlog Olfh Of lOLhDpg
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner Of the firm Of F. ]. Cheney q Co., do
ing business in tue City Of Toledo, county and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of Halls Catarrh cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. D., 1885
[Seal A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of tho system Send for testimonials free
F. J. CHENEY, a CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price, 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

f. B. Coil left this morning for
Bakersfield, CAL, where he will
locate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

|lntil further notice the
xico Weekly Ledger will
76 cents per year, cash in
yancc. To new subscribers.
; Mexico Weekly Ledger
10 now until January /,
b2, for only fifty cents,
| b in advance. Now is the
o to subscribe. Make your
|scEiptions Immediately, as
+ offer may be withdrawn
any time.
bay "a. 1901.
R. M. White,
tor and proprietor Mexico
esl1er
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

Fred C. Luckie writes from Manila
that he is enjoying good health and
that he don't intend TO come home.
Fred's many friends win be glad to
know that he has entirely recovered
his health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

p. A. Danforth, Of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered for six months with a frightful
running sore on bis leg;but writes that
Bucklen's Arniea Salve wholly cured
1t in five days. For ulcers, wounds,
piles, it's the best salve in the world.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by
]. F. Llewellyn.
f. B. Haggard, OF Mexico, is travel.
ing for large advertising company Of
Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-05-30

The diseases most feared are those which are
Inherited handed down from generation to gen
Grafton, AID family to family. By far the most
destructive Of these Is Cancer, which finds the
greatest number Of It's victims among the children
and Grandchildren Of thosa WHOSE blood vas tainted
Cañon City record., 1901-07-04
HIs Mothers soy.
Chstierbcx

The crown prince of Germany is
so devoted to his mother that he
will not permit her to be elassed
among ordinary persons.
\ clergyman was once explaining
to the crown prince, who is le years
old now, that all men are sinners.
whcroupon the little fellow asked
him il his father, the emperor, was
not an exception to the rule. "No,
he is not answered the clergyman;
"thc kaiser is sinner. like every
other mortal"
"Well. am sure of one thing"
said the little prince, ''and that is
that my mother is no sinner"
Cañon City record., 1901-07-04
BOY. I...o a wh.slp.u.

Small boys of Oak Park are giving
the police much trouble, Led on. j.
is said. by reading wild west literN
ture, they have armed themselves VITA
small arms and lassos. with which the,
are doing much damage among the
song birds and annoying greatly the
citizens with their roper Last Satur
day George Baldwin of Oak Park was
ierked from his bicycle by being lss
Soed by some boys. He was going at
\ rapid rate, and the rope thrown over
his head brought him to the street
He was. injured severely by the fall
but refused to prosecute the boys be-
cause they were sons of his friends
Chicago Chronicle.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-04

burly major of Bombay infantry
who looked old enough to be Ca
rew's father. Humping a heavy
hand on his senior officers shoul-
der. he growled out in a voice of
thunder:
Here. YOU, with the face of ba-
by and the rank of field marshal,
come and have a drink"
Pole -Carew's face was a study, but
at the roar Of laughter which fol-
lowed from all who heard there was
no help for il, and he went. He was
certainly one of the youngest look
ing colonels ] ever saw.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-04
LoNDoN's cosTERMoNeERs.

The London costermonger is an
Institution whom we should not
willingly let die. A strong movement
is on foot to get him removed as
nuisance By the new borough coun-
cils, and be is organizing TO fight it.
As there are G0,060 of him in Lon
don, he has chance of winning.
His chief value for those who do
not deal with him lies chiefly in his
independent attitude toward Lon
don life. His characteristic dress
has been made familiar TO US by
Mr.. Chevalier and is modelled on a
style that is absolutely his own. The
rich eruption of buttons all over the
coat and along the seam of the trou-
sers, as well as the generous down
ward amplification of the latter gar
ments, are. we believe, the fruit of
his own wavward fancy.
As to his wives and daughters,
they have the distinction of being
the only persons who use plush as
a dress material. sometimes for the
whole costume, often in the form of
short cape, always as a decorative
trimming. Their great hats, crown
ed with brilliantly dyed feathers, are
just as peculiar, and we hear with
pain the rumor-we hope il is no
more-set afoat by contemporary,
TO the effect that these are being dis
carded in favor of what ladies have
agreed to call Sailor" What a
coster lady can dress decently upon
is as much a matter of dispute with
them as ii is with US. But gentle
man can obtain a suit of stylish cut,
with copious ''pearly" buttons of
horseshoe shape, for the sum of 30
shillings, which may be paid in
monthly installments. - London
News.