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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
TO THE WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES!

silently, they eke outa miserable exist,
ence year after year.
A woman confined to the house sey.
eral years with o chronic female dss,
rangement had finally given up an
hope Of being cured. She had tried
physician after physician, and remedy
after remedy, without any permanent,
Improvement. Her treatment had cost
her husband, who was o poor man,
hundreds Of dollars. They had been
obliged to deny themselves many aoms
forts Of life in order TO get mcneY
enough to pay the physicians.
Picking up the paper one day she hap,
pened to read an item which cortained
the news that DR.. Hartman would treat
such cases free Of charge by letter. She
Immediately wrote the doctor, describ-1
ing her case, and giving him all her
symptoms. She soon received letter,
telling her exactly what to do and whsG
medicines and appliances TO get. she
began the treatment (the principal reni-
edy being Perunsl at once, and In q
few weeks was well and throng again
and able to do her own work.
Another woman who used Peruna
without becoming one of DR.. Hartman's
regular patients had the following ex.
pefience. Miss Ida Green writes from
Baldwinville, Ga: q Peruna Is wonder.'
full and good, and certain cure for To-
male weakness. I have been I'll and
have been taking DOCTORS medicine for
several years, and found that none did
me any good.
"EYery dayitwas q worry. Twas
always sick. had come to the,
conclusion TO give up, and not use
any more medicine. I was sick
indeed for the past two years
lust before I began to take Peruna
I was very weak, besides 4 was
bilious and cOnsfipafed.
II had pains in my back and side and
falling Of the womb, with bearing down
pains.
"one day while reading my newss
paper, came across an ad., read Of the
book for women entitled, aHealth and
Beauty" and sent for 1t. Thon began
to use themedicine. After using several
bottles am now thoroughly cured"
Send for free book, entitled, "Health
and Beauty Address DR.. Hartmann
Columbus, Ohio. al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
HIS LIFE SAVED
By Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy.

"Iamsure that Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at one
time saved my life,'' says A. E. Lafa-
lette, Of Gregory Landing, Clark
county, Missouri. 81 was In such bad
shape that the doctors said l could
not live. When was at the lowest
ebb, one Of my neighbors brought in
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and l took
il and got instant relief. l soon got
up and around. That was years ago
and | am still in good health. Since
then that medicine has always been
in my house and always will be. 1t is
the best on earth.n For sale by Buck
ner & Whitney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
"ORITTENDEN." !"
One Of the Host Popular Novels Pub
lished by Chas. scribner & Sons,
New York.

"Crittenden, one of the most popu-
lar stories Of the day, is a Kentucky
story Of love and war by John Fox, Jr.,
published by Scribner & Sons, of New
York City. The price is sl.25. Scrib-
ners' publications are always interest.
ing and popular and "Crittendenr is
delightful from cover to cover. 1t is
published in a neat and attractive
form, and you should secureit at once.
Those who have read it take pleasure
in recommending it. The book re
viewer for the New York Times, who
is noted for bis care in such matters,
says:
"Mr. Fox writes with enthusiasm foI
the face Of nature in his blue grass
home and for the men aud women
whom he finds worthy Of their en-
vironment. .
OF these things he writes as one who
had part in them all. His pictures
are both realistic and minute,
Its vivid and picturesque style carries
one along with the stirring events
among which the tale moves.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
Miss Morris Elected.

The School Board, at a meeting
Thursday, elected Callie Morris to
the vacancy in the corps of public
school teachers occasioned by the
resignation Of Miss Kate Hollopeter,
who was married last week.
Miss Morris has for several years
been teacher In the Vandalia schools
and has builded for herself a fine
reputation as teacher. The Mexico
School Board did well in securing
such an excellent teacher.
Miss Morris is daughter Of j. W.
Morris, OF West Mexico, and has many
friends in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
HOG RAISING IN MISSOURI.
Atchison County Breeders Sold $780,
900 Worth in One Year.

"The town Of Tarkio. Mo-, has as its
leading citizen the largest feeder of
live stock from its own products in the
world,n said A. o. Wilson of the
Missouri city, to the Kansas City
Times correspondent. "David Rankin,
the gentleman I refer to, owns 10000
acres Of land in Atchison county, and
last year raised S100,000 worth Of hogs
alone. This is only an instance Of the
enormous interests in the feeding of
live stock for the market in North
western Missouri. For the last year
or two the range men have had little
the best of the business, but Missouri,
destined to beone Of the leading States
in the Union, has not Jagged in its
feeders, and money is made from that
line of farming.,'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders never ceasep" inquire
the friends of Mrs. L. Pease, Of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general de
bllity; but "three bottles OF Electric
Bitters enabled me to walk, ''she writes,
"and in months felt like new per-
son." Women suffering from head
ache backache, nervousness, sleepless-
ness, melancholy, fainting and dizzy
spells will find it priceless blessing,
Try it. Satisfaction Is guaranteed.
j. f. Llewellyn. Only soc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

In view Of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some kind Of
female disease, and yet unable 10 find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
gynmoologist, has announced his will
nngness to direct the treatment Of as
many cases as may make application to
him during the summer months with
out charge.
The treatment will be conducted by
correspondence. The doctor will pre-
scribe all medicines, applications, hy-
gienic and dietary regulations neces-
sary to complete cure. The medicines
prescribed can be obtained at all drug
stores. This offer will hold good only
during the summer months. ANY wo-
man can become regular patient by
sending q written statement Of her age,
condition Of life, history and symptoms
OF her arrangements.
All cases of female diseases, including
Observation-Disclosures, ,displacements,
alterations, infammations, discharges,
irritation Of the ovaries, tumors and
dropsy Of the abdomen, should apply at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough
and bronchitis writes Mrs. w. X.
Haviland, of Armonk, N. Y, ''but,
when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Our niece, who had con-
sumption in an advanced stage, also
used this wonderful medicine and to
day she is perfectly WE'LL" Desperate
throat and lung diseases yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for
coughs and colds. SOC and 81 bottles
guaranteed by ]. f. Lllewellyn. Trial
bottles free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Following is the faculty list for the
Missouri Military Academy at this
point for the school term Of 1sO1-l9O2.
AS will be seen there is an able lot Of
teachers named.
NJ. NJ. A. FACULTY FOR l901-l902.
A. X. Yancey, President. Gradu-
ate University of Virginia; six years
President Of Alabama Central Col
lege; twelve years President Hardin
College. Lectures on Philosophy.
Col. W. d. Fonville, A. NJ, Super
intendent. First Honor Graduate
Howard Military College; two years
commandant cadets In same; seven
teen years Proprietor and Superin-
tendent Alabama Military Institute.
Professor OF Mathematics, Elocution.
Lieut.-Col. Richard T. Goodwyn,
Commandant Cadets Honor Gradu-
ate Virginia Military Institute; Grad
uate Student in University Of Virgil
mia; Graduate Student In Yale Uni-
versity; two years commandant Of
Cadets Marion Military Institute;
seven years commandant Of Cadets in
jefferson Military College. Professor
of Physics, Chemistry, Military Law,
Science and Tactics.
Major j. L. Shouse, A.. NJ, Will
liam Jewell College; Graduate Student
University of Chicago; four year In
structor in William Jewell College.
Higher English, Political Economy,
Philosophy.
Major N. R. Rodes, M. D., Surgeon.
Lectures of Physiology, Hygiene,
Anatomy, etc.
Major R. E. Wilkinson, LII. B., Mis-
souri, University. Awarded Life Ger
tificate in Missouri Schools. Twelve
years Superintendent City Schools.
Mathematics and High School Studies.
Major Rolla McIntire, A. B., Mis-
souri, University. Graduate NJ. NJ A.
and Culver Military Academy. Two
years professor in same. Graduate
student and A. B. Graduate of NJ. s. U.
Languages and Commercial Depart
ment.
Major Fred @. Shaw, A. B., A. NJ,
Trinity University; Graduate Onta-
rio Normal College and Trinity Col
lege School. Several years Professor in
same. Ancient Languages and Com
mercial Department.
Major Thomas W. Birmingham, A.
B., Graduate Cincinatti College of
Music and School Of Elocution and
Oratory. Graduate OF Cincinnati Con-
servatory Of Music. Five years Pro
fessor Of Elocution and Voice Culture
in High Schools Of Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
Department OF Elocution and Voice
Culture. Leader Of Glee Club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
TALL CORN

E4 doesn't come by accident. A
|fIIl fertile soil and careful cuitiva-
~ ton are necessary to produce
" the towering stems and heavy
II ears.
Y . Yet the farmer who under
AZ stands that he can't have
l healthy corn crop without
feeding and wedding, seems
II to think that he can have a
v M healthy body without either
"a care or culture. But the body
W is built up just as the corn IS,
n by the assimilation of the
several chemical elements on
II which vitality depends. And
lJ ~ what weeds are to the corn,
41Hl diseases Of the stomach and
nutritive systems are to the
F1Z body they divert the neces-
IA II sary food supply from the
1YH proper channels, aud the
al body becomes lean, sickly
81 and ill-uourished.
d The proper digestion and
II assimilation Of food 10 a pri-
mary essential Of health. By
healing diseases Of the stom-
III aeh and organs Of digestion and
nutrition, DIT. Pierce's Golden
~ Medical Discovery increases
. the digestive and assimilative
powers, stimulates the action
Of the blood making glands.
and sends 10 every organ Of the
body the rich red-corpuscled
blood on which physical vigoT
and vitality depend.
uI took two bottles Of Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, for stomach trouble writes
Clarence Carues. Esq, Of Tayiors-
town. Loudcun Co, Va. sIt did
me 50 much good that I didn't
take any more. can eat most
anything now. am 90 well
pleased with Il hardly know how
10 thank you for your Kind infor-
matiou. I tried a whole lot Of
! things before I wrote 10 you.
There wns a gentleman told me
about yuur medicine. how Il had
cured his wife, thought I would
try q bottie % n An nov eiad
that did. Tor dont know what
! wouid have done N Il had n0t
been for Dr. Picrcrn Colder Ned.
ieai Discovery.H
Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
regulate the bowels and cure
- constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The MexicoSchool Board at its meet
ing this morning canvassed the
enumerator's return Of children Of
school age in this city.
Following is the enumeration:
White male, 5S4.
White female, 66o.
Colored male, 202.
Colored female, l27.
Total, 1873.
As compared with the 1900 enumera-
tion there is a falling OFF Of SO, there
being 1882 children of school age in
the town at that time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

once and become registered as regular
patients. All correspondence will be
held strictly confidential. No testimo-
malls Of cures will be given to the public
except by the express wish Of the
patient. -
AS is wsll known, DR.. Hartman is the
President Of the Hartman Sanitarium,
an Institution which has q department
devoted exclusively to the treatment Of
female diseases. He is thus brought to
see thousands OF such cases every year,
the most Of whom return to their homes
to be treated by correspondence. The
principal remedy he relies upon in such
cases IL Peruna, which every woman
shonid have, who has any affection Of
this kind. Those wishing 70 become
patients should address DIR. s. b. HART
MAN, COLUMBUS OHIO.
No one knows better than DR.. Hart
man how much the women suffer with
diseases peculiar to their sex. No one
knows better than he does how many
Of them suffer with such diseases. Pa
tiently. hopefully, weariiy. and often
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
n was a Real Lnok Pieoe.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May31.-G. Q. Mes
senger, an insurance agent Of South
st. Joseph, learned by accident to-day
that he had been virtually carrying
around $3.50 in his pocket for the last
or 0 years and had never known it.
Eight or nine yeas ago Mr.. Messenger
picked up half-cent piece on the
streetso of Baltimore. He turned it over
to his wife, thinking nothing Of it,and
later putting it in his pocket and car
ried it around for luck-piece. To
day, by accident, he discovered its
value and sold it for $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Mrs. Elwin Lockes grandmother
died at Kirksville, Mo-, few days
ago at a good old age. The Christian
EraH9elist referring to this matter
says;
We have received the the following
card from Bro. II. A. Northcutt, Of
Klrksyille, Mo-: "My mother died
last night. She was 81 years old. She
has been a member Of the Christian
Church for 90 years Bro. Northcutt
will have the sympathy Of his many
friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Mas. EOInHH = SAUNDERS many
friends ere aouezzlnlating her upon
being awarded TIE Il 600 piano at the
ypcai contest s. Hardin College on
friday night. 4 1 present were salts
fled With The dz6.sion, which Is un-
usnpl ID easz 6l this kind. Mrs.
Saunders deserved the honor. She
rot only has splendid voice, but has
worked hatH faF the prize. Luther
saunders seha s now prouder Of his
wife than zseE. i hat were possible,
Is the popular general delivery clerk
at the tazz aI'Iee. He always looks
pleasant. bat BIS smile is now worth
calling e -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
The burlington Route. Great Trains

The Burlington Route. Great Trains.
'The Burlipgton-Northen Pacific
Express" Kansas City or Denver to
Puget Sound, Portland, Montana,
Washington, entire Northwest Daily
through train Of coaches, chair cars,
tourist and standard sleepers and
dining cars.
No. Is, morning train, Kansas City
TO Nebraska, Denver and Pacific
Coast, via Scenic Colorado. Weekly
California excursions personally con-
Quoted.
No. %. latest night train, Kansas
City to Denver, night train for Ne
braska, Omaha, St Paul.
No. 2l, noon train, Kansas City to
Omaha, St. Paul, through sleepers.
No. So, famous Chicago Eli, dining
and buffet cars, chair cars, sleepers.
No. 16, st. Louis fast night express.
No. AZ, fast morning train east.
Write for descriptive matter, rates
and Information. L. J. BRIcKER,
t. P. A., SO Main St, Kansas City.
L. w. WAKELY, Genl. Passenger
Agent st. Louis.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, General Mana
ger, st. Joseph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
A Terrible Explosion

"of a gasoline stove burned a lady
here frightfully, writes N. E. Palmer,
of Kirkman, Ia. "The best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that
followed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salye
entirely cured her." Infallible for
cuts, corns, sores, boils, bruises, skin
diseases and piles. 25c at ]. F. Llew-
alfupfc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

FATHER DILLON is having bell
cast for the Catholic Church, of this
city. This bell win be the largest in
Mexico and win be ready for use in
five or six weeks. Father Dillon is
most active in his work for bis church
and has the cordial support of its
members.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
House Burned al Martinsburr

The cosy residence of William
Wright at Martinsburg was burned to
the ground at 10 O'Clock Friday morn
ing. The fire started from defective
flue. The loss on the house was 1920
with s700 insurance. Very few Of the
household effects were lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

PRoF. D. W. MAJOR, formerly of
this city, has sold the Montgomery
City Tribune and win go to teaching
again. Prof. Majors many friends in
this city wish him success. He is
fine teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Gov. A. + HacKERY has appointed
the following nine Worlds Fair
directors EHma< Eats-N. II. Gentry,
pottls County, i 4. Davis Lawrence
County, " = MARSHALL, New Madrid
County, ]. @. Allison, Rails County;
David b. shaaa. Ray County. Re
nnlil|caas EIaak ]. Moss, Buchanan
Coonlr i. { mcDougal, jackson
C1unip 4. y Bonfoey, Putnam
County, E Parker, City Of ST.
Lon|o These are splendid appoint
mtnts and III neet with the approval
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

At the sale of fancy saddle and har-
ness horses in Kansas City last week,
the highest price paid was $3.50 for a
5-year-old roam gelding. A trotting
horse sold for 5000; pair Of bays for
$3.50; others at less figures. The low
est priced animal was $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Christian Scientists are much elated
over the prospects OF Mrs. Eddy win
ming the damage suits that are being
tried against her, at the instance Of
Mrs, Woodbury.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The entertainment given by Miss
Frost's Kindergarten class for the
benefit Of the Marmaduke Memorial
fund was splendid success in every
sense Of the word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Claims aggregatlng $4,000 have
been filed against the government BY
families Of the sailors who lost their
lives by the destruction Of the battle
ship Maine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The President and his Cabinet have
refused to accept the Cuban Constitu-
tion as recently adopted, and have so
notified the convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

John NJ. Davis and wife Of the
Palace Hotel, of Fulton, No., have
taken charge of the Windsor Hotel Of
this city. Percy Paul Smith, son-in-
law Of Mr.. Davis, will have charge of
the Palace Hotel at Fulton.
Mr. aud Mrs. Davis are well known
to the Mexico people as hrst-class
managers of a hotel. Their many
.friendsa are glad to welcome them back
to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

1t is now asserted that the resigna-
nations Of Senators Tillman and Nc
LaGrln, Of South Carolina, are not
binding and can be withdrawn at any
time before September
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The women Of the Baptist Church
have papered and painted Or. Por-
ter's library room and added much to
its comfort and appearance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Mrs. A. o. Macfarlane has gone to
Columbia on brief visit and will re-
turn in few days to make this city
her home during the summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Governor McSweeney, ofSouth Caro-
lima has rejected the designations of
Senators Tillman and McLaurin, to
give them time 10 consider their ac-
finn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Rufus Smelling and Miss Bessie Pol
lard have returned TO their home in
Middle Grove, Mo-, after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Lee, Jr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

CHARLEY HARRISON has charge Of
the road work in District No. 3, and
all who use that road are congratulate
ing him upon bis good work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The people Of Mexico are all inter-
ested in the new wagon factory and
all who have met Mr.. McCully are
very much pleased with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Prof.and Mrs.Authur Lee, of Clinton,
are here for the summer and have
their rooms at Mrs. J. w. Bryan's on
East Monroe St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

There is big society scandal in
Boston over the attempted shooting
of musician who was found in the
home Of a prominent citizen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

THE people OF Mexico are all in
terested in securing the wagon factory.
Make your subscriptions Immediately.
Only small amount is asked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Mrs. ], Q. Berry has been called to
the bedside Of her mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Price, of st. Louis, who is danger
ously i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The government crop report shows
that crops are delayed all over the
West and Southwest on account Of
continued cool weather
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Colonel Youngblood, of Alabama,
Auditor Of the Treasury Department,
has resigned on account Of a quarrel
with Mark Hanna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Senator Towne says that thesupreme
Court decision in the insular cases
will encoura the Republicans TO
nominate President Mckinley for a
third term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The Beers inflicted severe losses up
on the British force in a conflict at
Valdfontein.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Mrs. J. J.Grifan requests all Of those
who wish TO study art during the sum
mer months 10 meet her i'm her studio
on Monday, June ;. Tle South Olive
street. d&wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Worth 500 to you to cure child or adult
of incontlnence of water during sleep. "AHit
Di1rstio' stops IL Immediately. g. Sold by
]. F. newenyn Druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

d. p. Moore and wife, +. d. Graham
and wife and r. NJ. White went 20
Laddonia Saturday to attend the china
wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Kennen,
OF that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

A California mob lynched an aged
man, his three sons and another man,
all Of Whom were accused OF stealing
hnl.ses
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Until f,sffbsf notice the
Miexico vfeskIy Ledger will
be rs cents per year, cash in
advance. 20 new subscribers.
The Mexico Weekly Ledger
from now until January |,
1909. 1or onIy fifty cents,
cash ia adVance. Now is the
time To subscribe. Make your
subscriptions Immediately, as
this offer may ~ withdrawn
at any time.
May "a. 1904
r. NJ. White,
Editor and proprietor Mexico
Ledger
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

at Browns old stand is being re
fitted and At will move back in a few
DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Miss Sadie Burns, living southeast
OF town, who has been very sick, is re-
ported to be improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

WHO'S sH6z i the people OF this
c|II aH1 ding every thing In their
power 'd #<aIz The c. & A. division
other cI1lzz4z aFe passing their time
|n Anptk |Hs ! the railroads In every
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Oil lands In Beaumont, Tex, dis
trict sell for more than 100000 per
arrp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Miss Emma Fuller who has been
a student Of Hardin College, left
for her home in Bethany Friday
night. She is well pleased with the
school and will attend next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Halsey Matthews is still at Hot
Springs, with his health somewhat
better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06
THE sET si.2s

Comptete External and Iuternai Ireaf-
Heat for Every Humor. cunsis1las e UT
cuaA scar CO j., O. ceansr ~ skia e erast4
eH4 seaisz. CrfICuRA Ointment f,ecsft = s.s34
t1sAlaa. aad anolhe nd bal CrTtul - tAsAze
vKxT faao.l % tool and cIransa ~ olqaA SD
thsauxlaaal nc uufId. PoTfMn paIa Akn tA4As
Caar.. sola Prors.. bgsiQa. "Ae@ e l4E4
11hlns Humora." ires.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

SOME Of Mexico's young men show
very poor manners in their attention
to college girls. They have been
raised better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

Howard Haggard came home from
Jefferson City Friday, where be las
been working.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

DIR. E Med. Brldgford and mother
came home from Paris saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-06-06

The census report shows that Okla
homa has led the nation In It's per
centage OF increase Of population.