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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
W. W. HARPER.
as Administrator Of John q. Field
Brings Civil Suit Against Thos. Il.
Jones-Copy Of Papers Filed.

The following is a copy Of the ma.
pers filed In the civil suit brought bv
w. ". Harper as administrator 81
the estate John II. Field against Tbos.
H. and Joseph Jones.
State Of Missouri, County Of An.
drain, in the Circuit Court. January
term, 1902.
W. w. Harper, administrator Of
the estate Of John H. Fields, deceased.
plaintiff VS.. Thomas II. Jones and
Joseph Jones, defendants.
Now thisday comes the above named
plaintiff and represents to the court
that heretofore, to-wit, on the-day
OF October, 1901, John Fl. Fields died.
interstate, in Audrain county. Mis-
souri,; that thereafter, to-wit, on the
day Of October, 1901, letters Of
administration of the estate Of said
John Fl. Fields, deceased, were duly is
sued to the above named plaintiff, w.
W. Harper, by the Probate Court Of
said county and State; that thereupon
on said last named date said w. w.
Harper filed affidavit and bond as re-
quired by law In said court and other
wise duly qualified as administrator Of
said estate. Plaintiff states that ever
since said last named date he has had
and now has charge Of said estate and
such as administrator he ~prosecutes
suit.
Plaintiff for his cause OF action
states chat heretofore, to-wit, on the
irst day Of October, 1901, and up to
lhe time of the death Of said John II.
above named said John H. Fields
vas lawfully in possession of his own
property, and after his death his said
administrator, the above named plain
id, for his estate, was lawfully enti-
lied TO possession of, certain personal
property, to-wit; -Four milk COWS,
jwo fat cows, five calves and two
'earling heifers, all of said cattle be-
ng principally red in color and being
shorthorn cattle and all being
4 the value Of four hundred dollarsH
hat afterwards, to-wit, ON the 18th
lay of October, 1901, or there abouts,
aid cattle came into the possession Of
he defendants. that then and fhara
aid defendants unlawfuliy converted
o their own use and disposed said
attic TO plaintiffs damage In the sum
I four hundred dollars. Therefore
laintiff prays judgment for said
mount, 800, together with interest
hereon from the date Of filing OF this
uit, and for costs. Fry & CLAY,
ffnrpaua for D~fatntfF |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mr.. Slocum, who has bought the
Windsor Hotel in this city, will move
to Mexico to reside permanently.
Harry Cole, who has been chief clerk
at the Ringo Hotel for sometime, will
have charge Of the Windsor. Mr.,
Cole Is acquainted with the hotel
business in every detail, aud is very
popular with the travelling public.
Harry's many friends wish him much
....AAra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
LONG RRANCH ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LONG BRANCH, Nov. 27.-Mrs. Hol-
lenshead Is visiting in Kansas.
The singing class at Long Branch
has closed.
Rev. Crutcher will hold a meeting
at Carter School house next week.
Lee Mundy, of Vernon county, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Joe Duncan is in Indian Territory,
Farley Campbell lost a horse this
week.
Leon Blum is visiting in Mexico.
Rev. Crutcher has been unanimously
chosen pastor Of Midway Church for
next year.
Rev. CHM has Just closed a meet
ing at Weaver school house.
Mary Cauthorn is able to be out
again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Duly ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
DULY, Nov. 26. The debating So
ciety and spelling match met Wednes-
night at Duly.
Little Ruth Sims, daughter Of B. o.
Sims, is very i'll at this writing.
Frank Bruce and Miss Este Powell
were married Tuesday evening, Nov.
%, at the home Of the brides parents.
We wish them long life and much
prosperity.
There was a large crowd attended
VIII Lewis sale. Everything brought
a good price; cows sold from 500 to $40.
Everybody is killing hogs.
Rev. Britt will fill his regular APP
pointment at Trinity Sunday.
Miss Winnie Sims left Sunday for
Indian Territory, where she win visit
her sister, Mrs. Brown.
We are very sorry to state that W..
Lewis and family are going to move
to Colorado in a few days.
TIP. Ellington, known as "Uncle"
Tommy Ellington, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. MARITIME, on Nov.
q OF a complication OF diseases. He
was 50 years old and will be sadly
missed In the community. Services
we're held over the remains Sunday
afternoon at Trinity church by Rev.
Britt, after which the remains were
laid to rest In the Trinity cemetery.
Quite a number Of horses have died
In this vicinity. The cause is sup
posed to be from eating fodder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
RENrnN CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Nov. 27.-Mrs. Abner
is visiting in Galloway county.
Bose Norris, Of Shamrock, is visiting
at George Jones'.
John Kellerhals went to hontgom-
cry county last week.
Louie HOeberly has moved to Her
mann.
Miss Blanche Collins returned home
Saturday after a few days visit with
Mrs. DOwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have returned to
their home in Pennsylvania after a
pleasant visit with the latter's sister,
Mrs Tom Barre.
Profs Mobly and Shadwell attended
the institute at Martinsburg last
Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Onlv IS

To Kansas City and return via the
Wabash route Thanksgiving day,
Thursday, Nov. 2s, 1901. Tickets
will be sold for trains leaving Union
Station at 100 a. M, arriving at Kan
sas City at ! a. m. Returning, tickets
will be good on all regular trains up
to and including train leaving Kansas
City at 10 a. M, Friday, Nov. 20.
: p BARNFs, TICKET AGENT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .HNr,rnrnAnuH.
Illinois, were here prospecting last

Illinois, were here prospecting last
week.
Il. See and niece visited Mr.. Sees
brother, Of near C~entralia, who is very
sick.
c. f. Maxey and wife, e. T. Din
kle and Mrs. D. W. Hobart, attended
church at Holiday Monday night.
Judge Wooden and wife visited Mr..
Powell and wife, of near Centralia,
Sunday.
Mrs. M. J. Crosswhite has the ban
ner well. After boring four hundred
and fifty-fve feet, mostly through
solid rock, a fine stream of water was
struck, which filed the well within
thirty-five feet Of the top in a very
short time. d. W. Hobart is now
prospecting for water.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

At the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Powell, Of
near Skinner, Audraln county, Miss
Esty Powell and Prof. Frank L. Bruce
were married on Tuesday, Nov. %.
Miss Powell is one Of Audrain
county's most lovely girls, while the
groom, who was formerly county
school commissioner, is among Mis-
souri's very best educators.
The LEDGER joins all of our people
in extending sincere and cordial con
gratulntlons to Prof. and Mrs. Bruce,
May they live long and prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Marvin Guy Brown, the 7-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Marchie M.
Brown, formerly Of Audrain county,
died at the home of his parents, %
miles north Of Granite, o. T., on
Wednesday, Nov. ID, Of tonsilitis.
Mr.. Brown left here about a year
ago.
The family has the sympathy OF
their friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Three hundred pairs boots at whole
sale cost.
We know times are hard and We
want TO help you out Don't you
know every time YOU buy shoes on
credit you pay 25 per cent more II you
get the same quality of goods. II
you do not you had best think a little.
Don't you people who send your wives
and daughters out to buy shoes know
you pay % per cent more than you can
buy them for where you buy for cash.
Just give them the money once and
try 1t. Don't you people who have to
and do pay cash know that you can't
afford to buy your shoes and boots Of
houses who give credit. II you don't
know It see us before buying.
P. s. MITCHELL, Agt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

business we failed to atted the cake
walk and craw fish promenade giver
by George Newberry Monday night
George knows how to entertain his
friends. A big rabbit supper was
spread.
Miss Edna Williams will probably
visit relatives in California this win
ter.
Many Of our good people are attend
ing the protracted meetings in Mex
leo. We attended quite regularly and
feel better for doing SO. There are
several old sinners out here that
would be greatly refreshed and bene-
fitted II they would attend church
every 4 or 5 years, at least.
The late heavy frosts have wiped
out that neck trouble.
John Brewer has recently purchased
a tract of land from Mr.. Jesse and
will put in some improvements in the
spring.
Many of our people have been haul
ing water and putting it in the ponds.
Jay Bennett has traded off his race
mare for a fine young saddle horse.
r. B. Hooton attended the sale of
the late John Ried this week. Bob
purchased a high-headed young filley
that goes all the gaits. Robert is a
lover Of the horse.
Sam Newberry is still confined to
his room by sickness.
We hear that Logan Bybee and Will
lis Hulen are soon to open up store
in Mexico. They Will make things
hum. Watch for their big ad.
The writer and Squire Williams,
with their dogs, went coon hunting
the other night and caught one Of the
largest coons ever seen in the Cotton
wood mountains. The fight was fast
and furious, the 'Squire's dog being
badly wounded.
Joseph Fecht, of Columbia, was a
visitor here this week. Joe and his
family are o to move back to Au-
drain to live.
Maj. ]. W. Foley was out Sunday to
see his friends.
Mr.. Carpenter has had a number Of
experts recently trying to locate wa
ter. He says he is satisfied now that
there is no vein on his farm.
We frequently see Col. r. NJ. White
out driving in this section but we
hear that as long as the gates have
been open leading to the Springs be
has never visited this popular resort.
For why, we do not know. Bob White
has always been a friend Of ours and II
he does not visit us next season and
dip his bin, our friendship will cease.
We shall pay up gu BUR back arrears
on his good paper and cast no more
goo7goo eyes on the brilliant editor.
Our friend, Col. Hook, of the LED.
GER, has presented us with some
choice literature, of the Jesse Jane:
variety, and Jimmie Garrett has given
us several back numbers OF DR.. Rad.
ways almanac to be placed in the Cot
tonwood Springs library. Thanks,
gentlemen, come out and dip YOU
bills.
Sexton Williams has built him
new hen house with all the modern
improvements, and now his chicken.
rooSt high.
r. II. Nichols just west or here
has dug for water. He went down 2.
feet and now has 5 feet Of good watel
in his we'll. Othersin that section arr
drilling for water.
Harry Wolf was out to see US tn,
other day. Col. Wolf tell us that h,
recently bought OF Jack WOolery, o
Postum Walk, two fine large geese
VIII Gregg will lead them around fOl
a week after which the geese win b,
fattened for a big goose dinner Christ
mas day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SANTA FEE, Nov. 27.-The Methodist
protracted meeting closed with two
additions.
The Odd Fellows supper on Friday
night was a most enjoyable entertain
ment.
The Misses Dull entertained friends
delightfully."- Wednesday night.
Mrs. Lucy Tanner is visiting in
Farber.
Ed Hendrix and family have moved
to Santa Fe to reside.
John NJ. Fairburn is still very i'll.
Miss Emma Cox has gone to New
Mexico on a visit to her brother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Fire sunday Nioht.

About 1l;3O O'Clock Sunday night
fire was discovered in the basement
Of NJ. N. Nelson's residence in north
Mexico. The fire department was
called cut, but the fire did consider
able damage before it was put out.
The majority of the furniture was
damaged by fire and water and the
loss will amount to nearly $1,000, in.
sured for 500.
The house is owned by Mrs. Jas,
Clacher and was damaged to the ex-
tent of 5000, fully insured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

On Tuesday, December 3, between
the hours Of / and 3 O'Clock, p. m, at
WIN. Harper's residence in Mexico the
Kings Daughters and Sons viii elect
Three directors Of the Old Ladies
Home to serve three years.
WIN. HARPER, President.
MABEL HATHAWAY, Sec'y. did.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
SAILING ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SAILING, Mo-, Nov. 27.--All OF our
farmers are digging wells. Some are
finding plenty OF water.
Mrs. DR.. Downing after a pleasant
visit to relatives has returned TO
Thompson.
Miss Stella Noe has returned to
Illinois.
The Christian Endeayor Society
meets Thanksgiving night.
Stoakly Everhart is very Ill.
Newt Mahann's new residence is
about completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

James A. Harris, Of Peoria, went to
Sleep on Nov. : and has not yet
awakened. To keep him from starv-
Ing milk and wine have been forced
down his throat Physicians attn
butte his condition 70 a blood-clot on
The brain and say he cannot recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Fred Mayheld, after a successful
eason with Mains big circus, has re-
burned home. Mr.. Mayield Will likely
haye a big show at the Charleston Ex-
position. Fred is a hustler and will
kncced Wherever he goes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The report industriously circulated
saturday night that Bonnie Barnes
had been killed while "hopping the
chicago & Alton water train was
without any foundation. Bonnie was
At home and after having taken ms
saturday night bath was studying his
sunday School lesson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Low Rates, Account Live Stock Meet
ing and Show.

The Chicago s. Alton Railway, ac-
count of the National Live Stock
Association Meeting and lnternation-
al Live Stock Exposition, will make
low rates TO Chicago and return, Dec.
2, 3 and 4. Attendance Is of the great
est Importance and interest to stock
men and to persons interested in we'll
bred stock.
For futher particulars call upon OF
address 5. 7. BARNES.
Tiki. Agt., Chicago & Alton.
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Riley Brown, who has been In the
barber business In this city for some
time, has bought Wolf & Brooks
restaurant and will take charge about
the first OF December. Mr.. Brown is
well and fayorably known to the peo-
nile OF Audrain county and we predict
he will do we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Opera House Leased.

Fred Maytield, who has been with
Mains big circus during the last year,
has leased the Opera House from G.
ID. Ferris, tho owner, and promises to
give Mexico some frst-clasS enter
tainments this winter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Judge d. w, Sumner and wife, after
a pleasant visit 10 relatives and
friends in this city, leave tomorrow
morning for BentOnville, Ark, after
which they will return TO their home
in Texas. Judge Sumner has a host
OF friends In Audrain who wish him
ling life and much prosperlty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The holidays are almost here. What
makes a nice present than a good
alor, shear, poket knife, scissors or In
TACT anything that requires d good
cutting edge. We take pride in
good metal goods.
Euppfe &. nnurtropN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
COUNTY NEWS.
RoWENA ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, Nov. 27.-Jas. Lewis has
finished his well.
Henry Wilson, who has been visit
ing here, left for Plattsburg Tuesday.
Albert Turner is much better.
7. J. Rowe was here last week from
Fayette.
John Turner attended the oyster
supper at Mt. Zion church Friday
night.
Rev. .Westbrook preached to large
congregations at Bethlehem Sunday
and Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
Fine Farm for Sale.

Fine bottom farm for sale, 2sl acres,
100 in cultivation; clear of rocks and
stumps. Balance timber pasture.
Good house, big barn, well fenced and
well watered. IS acres Of fine wheat
land. Price, SIS per acre. Address
owner. J. w. SHERRILL,
se-2t Osceola, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

1t will be several days before a new
is put In on the c. s. A. branch
iut trains will be run regularly, max
Big transfers at the bridge, just be-
.ond Fulton, where the wreck occur
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Grant Gillette, the former Kansan,
Sho lost millions ''plunging" In cat
ie deals, and who was compelled TO
Zee from criminal prosecution, is now
q mine boss in Chihuahua and APP
parently prospecting, socially and
financially
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Among a lot Of prisoners received
the State Reform School were nine
Cherokee Indians who had
been convicted OF horse stealing and
None was over Is years Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The United States Supreme Court
|ndered a decision in the Kansas
by stock yards case, declaring invalid
be Kansas law providing for the
'gulation OF the stock yards charges.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

As a labor saver Maple City Self
flashing Soap has no equal, and it
pes not injure the clothes. Ask
bur dealer for 1t and try it according
! directions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
nhanre in Business.

Ihave purchased the business, res
taurant and good will from Wolf y
Brock, on the south side of the square,
Hot and cold lunch atallhours. Celery
with every oyster order. Cigars and
tobacco's kept. Good treatment 70
a." dSwit RILEY BROWN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mrs, Chas. Steinman and children,
fter a pleasant visit to Jos. Stein
ban and family, Of this city, left
unday for their home In St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The Union Gospel Glass win hold a
|pecial Thanksgiving service at its hall
yer the LEDGER Office Thursday eve.
ID 1880. All interested invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Nov. 26.-Here we are
back again from the city Of st. Louis
where we were called to testify to
what we knew in regard to the case
between ]. R. Hodge and the G. & A..
Railroad. Rush Hill was pretty well
represented, about thirty witnesses
went from this vicinity two trips, Of
three days each. The cas- was decld-
ed on last Thursday In favor Of the
railroad. The cost in the case is
something over $1,000. Law suits are
pretty expensive luxurles. But the
boys had a good time. The saw they
sights, was enchanted by the music,
and glad to get back to the quietude Of
home. The verdict was a surprise
even to the railroad lawyers them
selves. We heard the old door-keeper
remark that the speech made by Pat
Cullen was the best speech that had
been delivered in that court house
since IL was built. So Cullen gained
notoriety II he did lose the case.
A. L. Carnes, OF Springfield, ILL.,, is
visiting his brother, ]. L. CaTnes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

oook that turkey on a Superior cook
Ing stove. Thousands Of them In use
thew bring happiness to the home.
FERRIS s CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Insist on having Maple City Soap II
lou want the best. If your dealer does
Dot keep it he win get 1t for you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Wanted, all kinds ot-furs and horse
hides; will pay highest market price:
give me a trial. | live two miles
south OF Worcester.
W.T. PETE ERDKI, JR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Genuine Superior Cooking stove save
bel; saves labor; saves patience; large
sens; large iiues; duplex CRATE; will
urn either wood or coal successfully.
FERRIS & CAuTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Experiments are costly; try q Supe-
pr cooking stove for quick eayen bak-
ng. They have been tried,
EFRRls & CAuruoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The ex . Confederates OF Audraih
county are invited TO meet In the Clr,
coit clerks onice in the Court House
FRIDAY. Nov. %, at . a. w., sharp.
Arrangements win then be = 70
.,,snd the funcraio OF DIR. ]. W. Luckie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

John Cannon, student at Westmin-
Der College, Fulton, win spend
thanksgiving with Mitchell White, In
bis city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Tbase black guaranteed axes of Guns
~ thew bend, bring them back, II
they break bring them hack Iney
we'll he replaced With new ones
FERRIS s CAUTHonS'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

A white and brown spotted Pointer
dog. Reward given for same.
wi CHks. B. ScHoPP.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

W, D. Bassford, private secretary
10 Hon, Champ Clark, left for Wash
IngtOn City last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The LEDGER would like to know
khe present address Of G. J. johnson,
nate Of Peculiar, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

All kinds of money to loan
1t lower rates than ever offer
ID before.
GTTTHRIE a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

A new line Of Corduroys for waists
bust received at Ricketts, s. Emmons
L. G. Co. 1td-Itw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mrs. NJ. r. Wise is home from a
pleasant visit to friends and relatives
IN st. Joseph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mrs. ]. A. Hollopeter and little
grandson are visiting in Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

For Sale-A good 6s-acre farm three
miles from Mexico. Inquire at this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Galvanized Chain Pumps.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

The LEDGER would like toknow the
present address Of L. W. Wells, former
yof this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Miss Anna Crawford, of Laddonia,
Is the guest Of Miss Blanche Collins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Miss Bertha Carstaphen, Of Jeffer-
Bon City, is the guest Of Mrs. Blake
'Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

APPLIQUE dress trimming a. M, SICK
e,ts 4 Fmmons D. G. Co. ltd'l'~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mrs. Samuel Hale, Of Laddonia, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. II. Sim
rnnng
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

R. r. Arnold, IT., is home from Cen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

SELF Royal Blue shoes for men at
.Rlcketts & Emmons D. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

JIG. Trimble, Of Kansas City, spent
Sunday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Heating Stoves; get our prices before
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

". L. Corner Is home from Laddo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

f. D. Graham went to Moberly on
business Wednesday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Mrs. D. S. Burroughs is visiting in
nInnin
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28

Negligee shirts, one-fourth OF, at
Ricketts, s Emmons d @. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-11-28
= N N

n you want to borrow money on
mood real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can give you rates that defy compe-
tition. See as before applying.
LAKENAN s. BARNES.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-30

New Orleans, Jan. 29.-It was thought
That the pyrotechnical advance of Jan.
uary in New York, owing TO the squeeze,
would probably have a steadying infiu-
ence on Liverpool. Contrary to expecta-
tons that market recorded decline on
spots, and the demand even then was linz
tied. Deliveries also were unfavorably
Influenced, therefore, as the advices were
discouraging. prices here opened / point
ower subsequently, declined additional in
consequence of port and interior receipts
being larger than anticipated. Later a
reaction of from the bottom was estab-
hshed, but easiness again set In near the
close, making the net loss on the day |
TO points. The manipulation which has
prevailed for weeks as we'll as the dis
counts, have deferred operators from SELL
ing short, Notwithstanding the movement
points to much larger crop than the
current estimates, and trade condi tons are
Tar from encouraging. This has caused
the apparent steadiness yet ultimately II
will be a weak feature because any SELL
Ing pressure on market with little or no
short interest may occasion more de-
preston than it would under normal cir
cumstanceS.