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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-10
lie COUNTY 1AE uNl1.

The Hampton Recorder takes up the
oppression of tho Cedar Rapids Repub-
ilcan in favor.of recognition by the state
convention Of 4 smaller unit than the
county, and enters objections to it. The
Cedar Rapids paper WAS commenting on
the Polk county contest, and its intense
anti-Cuminins bias led it to express
sympathy for the Foster faction. Ii
practically endorsed the right OF a SUI
pvrvisor district 10 appear as a unit at
the state convention. II asks: III tie
individual Voter is not to be recognized,
whittier IS The republican party drift
ingg''
The Recorder, in speaking of the posi-
ton OF its contemporary, says:
Ne do not think that the position of
the Republican is tenable for Il moment.
1t seems % US that the state central
committee ssttled the question in adj
vance when their call was issued recos-
ming the county as the unit, and as
the only unit. II supervisor districts are
to be recognized, why not townships.
and wards of cites, and even voting
precincts OF wardseo The central COM
ynittee might have had a right TO make
supervisor districts or townships the
unit of representation. but they did not,
and our view IS that that ends the mat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-10

sldered. Another new we'll, With a flow
cf about Twenty-Five barrels daily, mas
just been struck in Louisiana, east of
Beaumont, Tex. There is no doubt re-
naming that oil will be produced in.
this field in great quantities. AS prevl-
ously stated. the problem is To find a
market for 1t. 1t is being introduced as
fuel III number of Texas cities, includ-
ing Galveston, and it has been demons
strated that it is cheaper than coal.
1t appears also that it will be neces-.
sary TO find a market for it on this side
of the Atlantic, for the great Develop
nent OF oil wells in the Baku district of
southern Russia will supply European
and eastern demands. A report to the
state department relative TO the Russian
oil field is important in this respect Up
10 the present time the United States
las practically controlled the European
markets for oils, but new discoveries in.
the Baku district put Russia forward
as d strong and dangerous competitor.
Engiishmen We're the first 10 appreciatc.
the possibilities of the Russian field and
hence the heavy investments made bs
Britons. The report at the department,
hews that while it has been claimed
that the greatest wells in the world are
those which have been recently discov-
cred in Texas the Russian wells exceed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-10

Gen. Macarthur says that Manila
jls!ted States in respect to morality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
Court Notes.

State VS.. Chas. Hutchison, verdict
of guilty of burglary in second degree
and punishment assessed at years in
the penitentiary; also verdict of guilty
Of larceny, and punishment assessed
at two years in the penltentiary.
State VS.. Bessie Bright, verdict of
guilty; given two years in the pen.
itentiary.
State VS.. Ed Riley, verdict of not
guilty.
Carrie Machin VS.. c. d. Bossard
ct al, judgment of partition as fol.
lows: Plaintiff one-third, defendant
two-thirds of premises; order for sale
at June term, 1901, for cash.
In the motion Of c. ID. Stlckley
aSsignor, assignors motion to have
exemptions set aside sustained.
State of Missouri VS.. Luther Ham
lett, pleaded guilty to burglary and
larceny and sentenced to years in
the penitentiary. Committed to
years in the reform school.
VIM. Collier VS.. Lilly Collier, di
vorce granted.
Ode Flood VS.. Matte Flood, divorc,
granted.
State VS.. Ed Roberts, Nos. and
upon non-appearance of plaintiff, bont
forfeited.
Court adjourned until April 23rd a
l O'Clock in the afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

W
sHE Carbondale pa Leader gives
following substantial reasons why
Ire are so many newspaper wrecks
oughout the country: "It is not
uncommon thing TO read OF failures
the line of newspaper publishing.
h things occur in many places.
| ey result in some cases from over
Iiidence in the patronage to be ex-
ted, in others from bad manage
lat. and often because the papers
not fit to live. There is fascina-
h connected with newspaper publ
| lon that leads many TO embark in
Business who are deficient in the
4llties that go to make up the sue.
slul publisher. They may, II is
e, command these requisites, il
y have a fortune 10 expend. That
sever, is very seldom at hand with
orlinary newspaper man, and hi
orced 10 rely on his own exertions
iplcd with perhaps brilliant talents
good business ability, with tim'
grow. Newspapers nowadays, Z
sncceSsful, must be Of more thar
llnary vitality. Their increasing
mher and the great enterprise dis
Yel; the sharp competition and low
Is Tor patronage, with the enormou
|niial invested, soon drive those no
n ballasted onto the rocks. With
&c capital, or, in common parlance
oney to burn, almost any busines
MD be successful; but, as we havl
d, these instances are few in tn
blication ofnewspapers; hence, harl
9k, long time and exceptionabl
siness abilities are needed to ensur
rosperous career"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
MOTHER AND CHILD

Let the mother take SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil for the
two; it is almost never super
huous.
One can eat for two; but
nourishing two is a different
thing; it implies a degree of
interior strength not often
found in woman of either ex-
treme.
Luxurious people are not
very strong by habit, and over
worked people are weak from
exhaustion in some of their
functions. Between the two
is the happy mean; but how
many women have plenty o.
life for twol
The emulsion is almosi
never superhuons.
Wen end you a liftis to Try Il you Ike.
] SCOTT & BOVINE, - Fsul street, New Nefa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

X understand that a citizen of
Eico claims that we ought to have
aty Of good, fat jobs around the
Hall in order TO "take care Of the
5. as he expressed it. OF course
'ould be all right for the city Of
Ilco TO "take care" of all the boys
all The taxpayers and everybody
Once in awhile you will find a
ily that every member Of it makes
wing out Of office. You would ex-
{ all of those who are thus cared
by the taxpayers to be in favor of
d, fat jobs with nothing TO do. The
payers of Mexico are not in favor
this idea, and we trust that the
n0crats Of Mexico win wake up
give this matter their attention
he primary. If the "fee fends
lheir followers have their way the
sfles will be raised again, and very
a an the revenue of the city will
paid out to "take care Of the boys. "
don't make any difference about
it or any other Improvement SC
sb0ys are taken care Of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
PROGRAMME
Of Winter Meeting of Missouri Press
Association to be Held in st.
Louis March 7 and s.
PROGRAMME

l IhOOhA4hMGs
THURSDAY MORNING, 1890.
Call to Order by the President
Prayer by Rev. J. G. Armstrong.
Roll Call.
Appointment of Committees.
Application for Membership.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, O'CLOCK.
Paper = Twentieth Century Sug-
gestions," G. D. Tresenwriter, tn,
Progress, Cape Girardeau.
Paper = Advertisements How
Written and Displayed" ]. f. Mitch
i'm, Press, De Soto.
Paper-'"The Party Paper and the
Politician" Geo. w. Trigg, Conserve
ton, Richmond.
Winter Meetings - Are They Pro
ftable? The Association.
Query Box, in charge of W. r. Pain
ter, Democrat, Carrollton.
FRIDAY MORNING, 9 O'CLOCK.
Paper-"Free Rural Mail Delivery
Effects on the Local Paper,n G. D
Morris, Tribune, Trenton.
Paper-"How Shall an Editor En-
gage in Politics." ]. r. Lowell, Dem
ocrdt, Moberly.
Paper District Associations
Their Relations to the State Associa
tion," Howard Ellis, Leader, New
Florence, President N. E. NJ. p A.
Poem ''The Devil" Dudley A.
Reid, Democrat, Gallatin.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 2 O'CLOCK.
can Excursion to Buffalo," the
Association.
Paper-"Some Phases Of Newspaper
Work." L. t. Moulton, Chronicle, King
City.
Reports Of Committees.
Adjournment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burnham,
of Machias, Me-, when the doctors
said she would die from pneumonia be-
fore morning." writes Mrs. S. II. Lin
coin, who attended her that fearful
night, but she begged for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which had more than
once saved her life, and cured her Of
consumption. After taking, she slept
all night. Further use entirely cured
her. This marvellous medicine is
guaranteed to cure all throat, chest
and lung diseases. Only SOC and 81.
Trial bottles free at Llewellyn's drug
store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

HE Missouri Military Academy, OF
IS city, Snow a post Of the National
lard of ibis State, and is one Of the
) best school for boys there is. Re
ring b a good joke on Senator
athcr In reference to the passage Of
bill the Kansas City Star says:
E bill providing for the establish
nt u a post Of the Missouri
tIonaI Guard at the Mexico Militia
Academy passed the Senate this
ernDOn. Senator Heather, Of Ma
4, made a speech against the bill
ling the course Of which he said;
AMI opposed to putting more
uiuor straps on well-fed lads, whose
ef talent is dancing" A Senator
gested that Heather was jealous of
youths, whereupon the Marion
mtg member replied that he could
be Sc Since his wife was as beauti-
woman as could be found any
sna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

|rHERE is no need of any excitement
this city in reference to small pox.
ERE has not been a single death, ,and
far as We can learn, no very serious
less The disease thus far has been
filmed entirely to the colored peo-
who seem to thrive underit. The
J anfhofIties are doing everything
their power to have every case
|arantlned. Nearly all those who
We had the small pox are well and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

| |Hm Carrollton MOI Democrat re-
ling to the class Of politicians who
e no use for the newspaper except
. them to secure Office editorially
S: The newspapers Of Missouri
{ TO light for their existence in the
sent legislature and here just a
Ii 10 the men who run these papers
Tour senator OF member Of the house
not help you write to Senator
Morton Of this district or Newlan
killing, the member from this county
| they will do all in their power tC
> you; your letters would help them
do not mean to say that these
|tlemen will help the newspaper to
iegislatiOn that is bad for the
|efal public but they will insist that
newspapers be treated fairly.
re are a class of men in the legisla-
I who take unto themselves all the
ftues." This is only that they
her their own nests. Such men
| nd be exposed to the public and
81 effort made to defeat their re-
4 60 the Senate or House."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
[he Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2s.

The Me Kee- -Zook- Whitford Commits
% Company, writing to the Mexico
EnoER from Kansas City, says:
Your letter Of recent date at hand
la also q copy of your paper and must
J that It IS the best county paper we
I'VE receIved.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
Stnnl Death Off

E. B. Munday, a lawyer Of Henri
eta, Tex, once fooled graye-digger,
He says: "My brother was very low
with malarial fever and jaundice.
persuaded him to try Electric Bitters
and he was soon much better, but con
tinued their use until he was wholly
cured. l am sure Electric Bitter
saved his life" This remedy expel'
malaria, kills disease germs and puri
ties the blood; aids digestion, regulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, cures con
stipation, dyspepsia, nervous diseases
kidney troubles, female complaints
gives perfect health. Only so cents a
Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

|FBE bill creating the Office of "par
b clerk for the Goyernor"'has passed
tn branches of the General Assem-
and win become a law in ninety
ys The Governor is to fill the
bee BIZ appointment. The pardon
|rkr must be at least % years old, a
ensed attorney, and is to receive a
AIRY Of two Thousand dollars pei
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

TnE heirs Of Judge j. A. Bolts, OF
udrain county, should investigate
ID see whether the gentleman who
|lled s., ,00Q,OOO to Mosby's men, did
| t die before Judge Bolts did. 1t
light be that Judge Bolts estate
buld be entitled to $1,000 on account
the money left to members Of
|osby's brigade by a friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Diseases re-
lieved IN six hours BY NEW GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" It Is a great sur
prise on accout Of its exceeding promptness In
relieving pain In bladder, kidneys and back. IN
male or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. Sold by ]. +.
lie eueIivn druggist MpyfeO M
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
A Frightful Blunder

VIII often cause horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will kill the pain and promptly
heal it. Cures fever sores ulcers, ,bOils
corns and all skin eruptions. Best pile
cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by J. f. Llew-
ellyn, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
Dotson.D Dnddridpe.

AUxvAssE, Feb. 2O.-W. S. Dotson,
well-tO-do farmer Of Enid, Okla, and
Mrs. Margaret DOddridge were mar.
ried this evening at the brides home,
seven miles east OF here. Rev. w. c,
Rice, brother-in-lawo the groom, per.
formed the ceremony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

A. f. Romans, of Benton City, Au-
drain county, has sold fine horse to
II. L. House, of West Liberty, Iowa,
for $500. Audrain is still the horse
center and Alb Romans knows a good
horse when he sees ii.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
The Mexico Papers.

The Mexico dailies, the LEDGER
and IatelligRoer, are never caught nap
ping. The way they handled the
State Woodman Convention last week
brought forth deserving and pleasing
comments on all sides.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Samuel johnson and Miss Haiti
Day, Of west OF Mexico, were married
at the home Of the brides mother
north OF Centralia, Wednesday night
Feb. Goth, by Rev. Mr.. Burch.
The groom is a substantial farme
and exemplary young man, while tn
bride is an intelligent and amiabl
young woman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Frank Stewart has sold his interest
in the management Of the Windsor
Hotel TO his partner, James Criswell.
Mr.. Stewart will 20 to St Louis to-
night
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

The Vandalia Mdil and Express says:
Miss Ella Kimball's school near Mexi-
co closes Friday. Miss Ella is one Of
Audrain county's most popular and
successful teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Bayless Collins, formerly of this
city, died at his home in Carterville,
Friday. He died as the result of in
juries received by falling from a
vehicle several months ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

The Auxvasse Rerieto says: S. A.
Wilson and wife, Of Mexico, spent
several days here this week, the guest
of his mother, Mrs. John r. Davis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Miss Catharine Hinde, a daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. II. X. Hinde, of this
city, has accepted a position as teach
er in a college at Clinton, KY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Marriage licenses issued: A. p.
Dawson, Rowena, and Lena Reed,
Tulip; and VIM. Seely, Montgomery
City, and Nancy Jane Hill, Wellsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Worth 500 to you to cure child or adult
OF incontinenee Of water during sleep, "ARit
DiWretic" stops il Immediately, 81. Sold by
j. +. Ilewellyn Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

DR.. Bridgeford says that his little
boy has no indications Of the small
pox, but is threatened with the
measles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

The Williams 2i-cent passenger fare
bill was defeated in the House at
Jefferson City Wednesday by vote of
10 IN IA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

J. II. Roberts, formerly of Mexico, is
now in st. Louis, working in the in
terest Of the knights Of Honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Ben Franklin has moved to Slater,
Mo-, and has a good position with the
Chicago s. Alton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

W. B. Douglass and @. G. Copeland,
Of Wellsville, were in this city on
business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

W. ]. McLoney is home from st.
Louis, where he bought a large line of
new goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

"Pete" Clark, of Centralia, was
here on business Thursday. MrClark
has many friends in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Mrs. ID. A. Mcmillan is in st. Louis
on visit to her sister, Mrs. Mitchell,
who is i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28
The Oldest and Best.

S. S. S. is a combination of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic. and strength.
ems and builds up the constitution
while. .purging the blood Of impuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula,
Rheumatism, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt
Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record Of nearly fifty years OF
successful cures is a record to be proud
Of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever. It numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history Of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. S.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
a alife-long studyof Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a speciality Of no one disease.
We are doing great
NEN good to su iferin Z
NNA humanity through
lAAA our consulting de
~ - partment, and invite
you to write us il you have any blood
OF skin trouble. We make no charge
whatever for this service.
mE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA ca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

The Audrain Baptist Bible Institute
will meet in Martinsburg Sunday,
March 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Charles Klamert has moved to Iowa,
where be has taken charge of a farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

McCune Shell, of Laddonia, has
gone to Endicott, Wash, to locate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Mrs. Robt. PenglaSe has returned
from visit IN Michigan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

G.. G. Hollis, Of this city, has been
allowed a pension of sS per month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

City Attorney Orear was in White
Hall, H., on business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

e. B, Ellis, OF Vandalia, was in this
city Thursday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-02-28

Wen end you LITTLE q Try Il you Ike.
SCOTT & BOVINE, - Fsul street, New Yet
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-07

deliberately courteous, had come fortk1.
somb rero in hand, to implore the cabal-
leros to partake of his hospitality. His
brother was returned from a visit 10
Guaymas and Mazatlan, and he had
brought wine of the finest and cigars
such as Arizona never had known, and
Sancho was manifestly disconnected at
the regrets or refusals, coldly courteous
on part of Loring, blunt and brusqus On
part of Blake. The veterans, however,
saw no harm in going and were sump-
tuously entertained by mine host in the
best room of the ranch. Blake caused
strong guard to be posted at CAMPS
most unusual thing and one instantly
noted among Sancho's people-and, aft
er making the rounds and giving strict
instructions to the three sentries, and,
further, ordering side lines as we'll as
lariats for the horses-all this as, re-
suit of low toned conference with Lor-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-07
James ". Abbott's Will.

S,TATk OF VERM INT, ORLEANS DISTRICT
, IS. In Probate Court held At Barton,
in and for said district, the l4th dag Of
December, A. D., 1870.
An instrument purporting e the last WI J
and testament of James N. Abbott, late 81
Glover. in said district. deceased, being
presented TO the Court by +. A. Norton, Gus
torian Thereof for Probate:
1t il ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
a session of said Court, to be held at
F. W. BaIdwin's Office at Barton. in said
District, the llth day of January, A. D.,
1901, and show cause if any they may have
against the Probate of said Wll
For which purpose, ii is further ordered,
that a copy of this record of this ordrf
be published three weeks successfully in the
Orleans County Munitor, printed at said
Barton, previous TO said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court-Attest,
52-1 F. f. ALFRED, Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of William lite.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the honorable Probate Court for the District
of Orleans. Commissioners, to receive, exam.
in. and adjust all claims and de" ands of all
persons against the estate of william lite,
late of bloomington in said District. deceased.
and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at resider ce of the
late William Tite, Oh the nth day OF January,
and 9TH day of June, next, from ~ O'Clock
noon until O'Clock p. M each of sa id days
and that months from the l4th day of
December, D., 1900 i the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Bloomington. VT. this 26th day of
December, A. D.. 1900.
5aa CIV n A,It1oTRIoH, oom'rs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-07
Estate of E Z, Chandler
of RartoD.

49, TATk OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ORLEANS
Css. In Probate Court, held AZ Newport, in
said District, on the goth day of December, A. D.,
lSu0
+. + button. Administrator with will
neXed OF the estate of +. l.. Chaudie Ter. late of
Barton. iii said Dist, deceased, presents his
adnlnist ratio" account for examination and
allowance, WhertupOn. II is ordered
by said Court that said account and said
application be ref-rre.l to a session the5rof
to be held at the Probate Office in said
Newport, the 10th day of January,
A. D., 1901. at O'Clock in the forenoon
for hearing ana decision thereon. And,
it IS further ordered that notice hereof be
given to all persons intE rested, by publica-
ZION Of the same three weeks successfully in
the Orleans County MOlitOr, newspaper
published at said Barton. previous to said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and show cause,
if any they may have, why said account
should not be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court Attest,
$50 +. Il. ALFRED, JUDGE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-07
CHAPTER VIII

1t was two long days cavalry march
from SanchO's to Camp Cooke, and
many time it had taken three. Mid
way, very nearly, the Hassayampa
emptied its feeble tribute into the III urky
Gila. There was water enough. such as
it was, for man and beast along the
way, but, except in the winter months,
both man and beast preferred the night
hours for the journey. In order to pro-
vide mounts for the three officers Blake
had left as many Of his linen at Cooke,
and pushed ahead with the veteran pres
ident two hours before the dawn. That
his march was watched from afar by
mounted men he knew as soon as the
sun rose upon his pathway, but BIake's
only concern was that they kept at re-
spectful distance. Not more than half q
dozen did be see, and these were as sim
gle scouts or in pairs. He felt little
anxiety for Turnbull and Loring They,
too, were we'll guarded. The only thing
he hated about the whole affair was
having to dismount any of his men, but
there were only two ambulances at
Cooke-one was undergoing repairs,
and, the inspector being present, the
post surgeon wisely protested against
the other being sent 70 the distant south
1t was the plan Of the party to ride
leisurely to Sancho's, there to await the
coming OF the stage, which should pass
through or its way TO Yuma Saturday
noon.
And early Friday evening the troop
went into bivouac at the same old will
low clumD. and Sancho. profuscIy and