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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
The Oriein Of aDennis Mud.H

"Who is Dennis Mud?" repeated
Jimmy. Molly had asked the queS-
tion, and Molly, although a new
friend Of the Boss, already had a place
in his heart. I'm tell you,n he went
on. dennis Mud was an Irishman
whose real name was Patrick McGov-
ern. He was very fond Of a drop
when he couldn't get a bottle. One
night he vas at a christening, and
when morning came, he found himself
In a strange part Of the city, wander
ing th' streets with such a tight head
that, to save him, be could get but
one idea out Of 1t, and that was tn
name Of tn baby that had been
christened-Dennis. But his spirits
we're first rate. So, when a policeman
came along and told him to move on,
be said he'd think about It. Then tn
policeman took him by tn c~ollar-to.
help him think, l guess; and with
that, Pat got mad. He knocked tn
policeman down and sat on tn curb to
think 1t over. But tn policeman got
another officer, and, between them,
they began TO hustle Pat along. Then
Pat woke up In earnest; aud they had
a big scrimmage. Pat thought they
ought to go down tn street; tn police
men thought they ought 10 go up. TIL
majority was for going up tn street,
80 up they went, the whole lot Of
them falling and rolling in tn gutter,
now and then. In tn end they land
ed in tn magistrates. The magis-
trate asked Pat his name. Pat was a
all plastered with mud. Butt
for all tn knocks be had got, tn only
name that came 10 him was th'baby's.
So he answered, promptly enough,
'Dinnis, y'r Honor
Dennis what?i demanded Tn,
magistrate.
But il vas Dinnis, or nothing, with
Pat, so be repeated Dinnis,' and
mumbled something else which no.
body understood.
Dennis what?' again said IN,
magistrate.
Mud, suggested one OF tn by
ISLANDERS, with an eye on Pats gutter
decorations
dennis Mud, chg repeated TIL
magistrate. is that your nameg'star.
ins at Pat.
pat nodded checrfully.
IAN right, said the magistrate.
IT'S ten days IN Jail, then, for gettine
drunk, Dennis; and ten days more by
token Of your last name
And that's what Dennis Mud got
being ofa different opinion from
IN majority. Prom ). DevIln-Boss
BY Francis Churchill Williams. Lo-
throp Publishing Company, Boston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Hind. Knhln.

Kinds s. Noble. school book seller
and publishers, No. 4 Cooper Insti
tute, New York City, n. Y, publish
some OF the most interesting and up.
to-date books for young men Gld
women, especially those who attend
schools and colleges. The students OF
our High School, OF Hardin College,
and the Missouri Military Academy,
viii be interested in these publlca-
tiOns.
Commencement parts, cloth, price
81. so postpaid, twelve months.
Here is a book full Of the real thing,
and contains nothing but the real
thing.
The models ~here-eyery u a COM
plete address-are not composed by
the compiler to show what he would
say if he should happened to be called
on for a class poem, or an ivy song, a
yaledictory, or an Grafton, a response
to a toast, an essay, a recitation, or
what-nOt. Not at ALL But every one
Of these efforts in this book is real
in the sense that it is what some one
did do on the particular occasion when
he actually had to stand up and speak.
This entities them to be designated
models In a genuine sense.
II you r called upon, for any oc-
casion mo matter what during your
whole high school or college career,
and wish a model to show how some
one else had risen to a similar oppor-
tunity, we think you will discover
by a glance at this list Of commence
ment parts some illustrations of ex-
what you require. Note also the
list Of class notices subjects for ora
tlons, essays, themes, toasts, etc.
Besides the above they publish also
the following, Of interest to those
who have to appear in public on the
And we can't think Of any
effort throughout ones whole ca
reer that is not provided for-from
the little tots first curt'sy, and along
through the school and college years,
TO the debate Of important civic prob
by the adult before his fellow
citizens;
Pros. and Cons. Both sides Of live
questions $50.
Playable Plays. For school and par
Ion, sl.50.
College Mems Three Minutes Dec
lamatl0ns, Al.
College Maids Three-Minute Read
81.
Pieces for Prize-speaklng Contests,
u.
Acme Defamation Book, paper,
Doc. cloth. soc.
Handy Pieces TO Speak. los on
psrafe cards. SOC.
LtE q contents Of any or all OF
above free % squest II you mention
fnie al.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Pnblie Adminiatratoria Notiea

Notice is hereby given that / have
been appointed administrator Of the
estate Of d. G. Barrick, DECEASED.
All persons having claims against
said estate + requested to exhibit
them for allowance TO the administra-
tor within one year after date Of grant
ing letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit Of such estate, and If
such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they will be
forever barred. J. E. JESSE,
sat. Public Administrator.
December 4th, 1901.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
SHE WENT.

He had an engagement to take her to
church.
But the poor little birdie got III on
the perch.
he had an engagement to take her to
call,
But she said that the nights we're too
chilly this fall.
lie had an engagement to take her to
walk,
Butsomehow or other She managed to
baik.
He had an engagement to take her to
eat
Where the birds and the oysters
could never be beat.
The weather, alas, on a deluge was
bent,
But the delicate girl certainly went
Louisville 7fmos.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
A woman's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an oper-
atom we're the startling words heard
By Mrs. /. b. Hunt, Of Lime Ridge,
Wis, from her doctor after he had
vainly tried to cure her Of a frightful
case Of stomach trouble and yellow
jaundice. Gall stones had formed and
constantly grew worse. Then she be-
gan 10 use Electric Bitters which
wholly cured her. It's a wonderful
stomach, liver and kidney remedy.
Cures dyspepsia, loss Of appetite. Try
II. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed. For
sale by j. +. LlewelIyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Rxecu,or's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate OF M.
g. Calvert, deceased, have been granted
the undersigned by the Probate Court
Of Audnin county, Missouri, bearing
date OF November ID, 1901.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested 10 exhibit
them for allowance 70 the executor
within one year after date OF granting
letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefit Of such estate, and II such
claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date they will be for.
ever barred. A. PFITZER,
37-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

u suffered such pain from corns l
could hardly walk" writes H. Robin
son, HillsborOugh, ILL.,, ''but Bucklen's
Arnica Salye completely cured Them
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises,
cuts, sores, scalds burns, boils, ulcers.
Perfect healer OF skin diseases and
piles. Cure guaranteed by J. F.
Llewellyn. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Ben Middleton was here stock sales
day and bought several head Of horses
at si'' 50 and 500. There are a great
many good horses in Galway county.
Dut The buys 40 not car 10 sell al pre-.
sent pTieeS-Fulton TsleqrapA,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Modern athletes are nov addins
strength 20 the muscles and grace to
fhe forms o. many youns women. e.
peiaily In the large cities. This "a
certain % bring good results 70 future
e~snerationa Light gymnastics and
outdoor games are an incentive 10 -
toaa watch bring changes in > chsmi-
cal WY 10 the blood which are necss-
eary and bealfhfni
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Friday, the 18th Day of December,
1901
Administrator Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letter.
Of administration upon the estate Of
Jno. II. Field, deceased, have beer
granted the undersigned by the Pro
bate Court Of Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, bearing date of Nov. 4, 1901.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested TO exhibit
them for allowance 10 the admins
TRAITOR within one year after date Of
granting letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit ofsuch estate,
and II such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date they
will be forever barred.
w. w. HARPER,
36-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
STwenty Years Agos
This Week.

Hardin had a Belle True society.

Hardin had a Belle True society.
N. NJ. George moved to Nebraska to
live.
J. L. Hit was married to Miss NIX.
Brown.
John H. Bishop was r~ailroading in
Texas.
Born, to MI. and Mrs. H. 7. Brooks,
a daughter.
John Northcutt bought a farm near
Benton City.
Sallee & Brooks moved to the west
side OF the square.
Miss Susie washburn. aged 81 years,
died in this city.
VIM. L. Harrison died in this city
at the age Of 80 years.
Richard Graham went into the
photograph business
l. NJ. Pease earned a column adver-
tisement in the LEDGER regularly.
Price Page, Of KnObnoster, attend
ed school in this city.
Dennis o'Callaghan bought the
Reddington place for $500.
Frank Tucker took charge Of the
shoe department at Reed & Nelson's.
Mordecai Oliver and t. b. Buckner,
attorneys at law, dissolved partner
ship.
John Boesson, aged 81 years, died at
the home Of his s~on-in-law, Edward
Roth,
The LEDGER got out an eight page
weekly in order to print the Presi-
message.
The LEDGER was the only paper
in the county that furnished its read
ers with the Presidents message.
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

osteopathy cures without medicine
or knife. See DR.. Traughber, who is
here on Tuesday, Thursday and satuT-
dag Of each week for treating. Once
across the street east Of the post-omce.
Consultation and examination free.
oHice hours: 7 a. N. OBp. m. Spec
ial hours BY appointment d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Married 10 the streets Of Sturgeon,
while sitting In their buggy, BY T. c.
Anderson, Justice Of Peace, Wednes-
day evening, December 4, 1901, Elijah
s Strange and Miss Florence Porter.
A strange proceeding. - Sturgeon
Lallr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

The Centfalia Courier says: J. @.
Hit bought Of NJ. F. Berry IL yearl-
ing steers weighing out go pounds at
s5.75, and two Of J. @. Roberts, eco
pounds, at $3.50, one extra white face
calf Of G. o. Robert at 4 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

hn Nancy Brashean died at West
Clihe, Colorado, Thursday, Dec. 5,aged
p years.
The remains viii arrive 10 Mexico
Saturday evening and lnterment viii
be made at Long Branch Sunday
morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

and c~heeTfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become 70 prevalent
that II Is notuEcommon
for a child 10 Be born
afflicted with weak KID
E 1.-THE child urln-
st. - L. a a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Farmers are credited with being the
leaders Of a remarkably energetic bull
movement In the grain markets. To-
tense excitement and tremendous
speculation we're the features In all
the markets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

President GompeB' annual report
made public at the Scranton meeting
Of the Federation Of Labor shows a
a gain Of 9e4.4io membersf for one year
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

b. B. Tureman has gone TO callfor
mia, where he viii spend the winter.
His many friends in this city wish
him a pleasant trip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Fl. c. Eagon was married.
W. f. West was in Kentucky.
Mat Stacey lived in Kansas City.


w. +. West was in Kentucky.
Mat Stacey lived in Kansas City.
DIT. cornett Of Worcester, wasquite
i'll.
Phillip Shire talked of starting a
creamery in this city.
The Missouri Trotting and Pacing
Association met In this city.
W. A. Hunter, formerly OF this city,
lived in johnson City, Tenn.
G. R. Gibbs purchased the w. ].
Rixey home On South jefferson street.
In a Centralia cutting scrape o. D.
Swain was badly used up by Jack Self.
E. W. Stephens, Of Columbia, de.
liVered a lecture before the cadets at
the NJ. NJ. A.
r. E Biggs, son OF NJ. r. X. Biggs,
and Miss Eunice Harrison, were mar
ried in Auxvasse.
Announcement was made Of the APP
preaching marriage Of Jas. c. wilkins
and Miss Alice V. Morris.
Rev. NJ. @. Harris, Of Windsor, ac-
cepted pastoral charge of Baptist
churches at Laddonia and Farber.
II was announced that John Ora
ham and Miss Jennie Ferris we're to
be married on December 30.
The approaching wedding OF Miss
Leona Williams, of this city, and Jos.
II. Rodes, Of Paris, was announced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
oouragcs and lezsens ambition; beauty. vsguf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Fine China Plates COO, si.oO, $50,
$50 al bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
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8AASouED8


MrSJames DoweIl is spending a few
days with Mrs Cas Glendy.
Miss Rose Porter and sister. MH
Ferguson, are in Texas. Miss Rose
viii return in several weeks
Mrs. ]. s Asburv and daughter. Miss
Lula, Of C~entralia, are visiting the
formers SISTER, Ms ". II. Brown.
Miss Essle Norris will 20 to St
Louis 10 visit Mrs Wangler next
week. she will remain in the city
until Christmas.
w. II. Brown and wife will move
into the john Y. Brown home in
southwest Mexico week after next 10
remain all winter.
Col. B. b Tureman's genial smile
viii be greatly missed by his many
friends this winter. He departed for
California several days since.
MHCc. Dingle, accompanied by Miss
Nell Lewis, will leave Monday for
California Mrs. Dingle has had a
number OF large, as well as small func-
tions given in her honor while here.
Mrs. Joe Bolts, Of South Jefferson,
returned to-day from a delightful visit
at Memphis, Tenn. She has been
gone several weeks. A number Of
parties were given in her honor while
there.
Just before the holidays, as an in
PRODUCTION of the festivities, as it
were, there will be a pretty wedding.
The bride-to-be is one Of twins; lives
less than a half dozen miles northwest
Of Mexico. The groom comes from the
Lone Star State"
One Of our townswomen, Mrs. Jas.
Jesse, has been quite complimented by
a writer Of sOme note, Mr.. Newton
BaSkett. He has a book ready for
publication and several illustrations
represent Mrs. Jesse in different poses
as the heroine Of said book.
Mrs. Thompson, of Fort Worth,
gave a house party a short time since.
1t IA a most elegant affair. The
local papers devoted much space to
it, 1t being the largest reception Of
the week. many coming from neigh
cities. Especially noteworthy
were the floral decorations.
Miss Alma GAS is a member of
The English Classics. She entertained
them in n novel name last week.
The guests came as characters from
Mrs. Gaskell's Crawford. The work
was also discussed and tea, wine and
AXE were served as described in Gram
'ord. Later in the week Miss Gass
rave a tea, requesting the guests TO
kimonOs. They were served with
and rice, sitting on low stools,
he one eating her rice with chop
sticks the quickest receiving the prize.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Ladies9 Solid Gold Watch, sl2 at
bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Whereas, Martha Adams and John
Adams, her husband, on IN l4th day Of
October, 1898, by their certain deed
OF trust, duly acknowledged and re,
corded In the deed Of trust records Of
Audfaln county, Missouri, In book IL,
page 40, conveyed TO the undersigned
trustee the following described real
estate, situated In Audrain county,
Missouri, t0-wit:
The east one-half IA OF the south
west quarter al OF Section two ~, all
in Township tfty-two l52l, Range ten
u0l. west.
Which said conveyance was made In
trust TO secure the payment OF a GER
tain promissory note therein described,
and, whereas, said note is now due and
unpaid. And whereas said Martha
Adams has been dead more than nine
months. Now, therefore, j, the said
trustee, at the request Of the legal
holder Of said note will between the
hours Of 8 O'Clock a. m. and 4 O'Clock
p. m. on
Friday, the 18th Day of December,
A. D., 1901,
at the east front door Of the Court
House in Mexico, Audrain county,
Missouri, sell the above described
property at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash to satisfy said
debt and costs OF executing this trust.
38-tds. ]. G.. LAKENAN,
Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

50 and southeast northeast s2-5s-s,
1000.
Nathan Phillip to George Brown,
acre southwest part OF Mexico. $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

urine scslas The flesh or n, uhen he chlIl
reaches an age when # should be able to
eonhol the passage. q is yet afflicted with
beeseiiiHg. depend upon 4. the cause Of
ne ditieaiiy Is kidney trouble. and the first
Sep should Be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble Is due 70 a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 q habit as
mos people suppose.
Women as vel as men are made mis-
eraeie viii kidney and bladder trouble.
ard both need the same great remedy.
he mid and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root Is soon realized. Il Is sold
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Mrs. Kitty L. HID, aged 65 years,
died near Perry Friday, Nov. 20. The
death was very sudden and the de-
ceased leaves a husband and seven
children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

u FNIFIIII Iclr EaEa q
ing all about Il. Including many Of The
thousands Of testimonial ktiers received
from sufferers cured In Writing Or. Knma
&Co- b~lnghamion. y. Y. Be sure and
mention this pager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Tuesday evening II. f. g. Tucker
and wife gave delightful quail sup
per. The guests were Messrs and
Mesdames Charles and Gus Graham.
Sunday Miss Rose Porter gave a
dinner. The menu wasqulte elaborate.
The guests were Miss Sue Robertson.
and Messers. Cardan and Hairston, Of
st. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Emmons gave a
dinner Thursday to WIN. Emmons and
wife, of Santa Fe, who we're married
the day before. 1t was a family affair
Of all the Emmons,and a lovely dining.
Mr.. and Mrs. win Harper gave a
beautiful dinner Friday evening. The
table was decorated with large white
chrysanthemums. The guests were
Messs. and Mesdames WIN Norris,
Guy Waite and Miss Nell Lewis.
"Wednesday Mrs. Jas. T. johnson, at
her home on East Monroe, gave a very
elegant dinner. The exquisite dining
room was darkened. The table was
decorated with a bed Of ferns in the
center and many waxen tapers, not
only on the table, but on every avail
able place In the room, added TO the
beauty Of the occasion their soft
light. A most paIatable menu OF six
courses was beautifully served. The
dinner was In honor Of Mrs. win
and Miss Tinnie Cave, Of Texas.
The other guests were DIR. and Mrs
KokendoTer, Mr.. Lyman, Of Iowa:
hesdames Joe Boyd, J. r. Luckle.
Geo. Robertson, B. Q. johnson. Kate
Spence, 7. J.. Basket, Bryan; Misses
Minnie Harrison, Of Benton City, and
Boyd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Monday afternoon at her home on
East Promenade Miss Louella White
gave a delightful party for Miss Smith,
OF Sturgeon. About thirty guests re-
sponded TO the invitations. The re-
freshments were lovely.
The Young Married woman's Club.
This club was delightfully entertain
ed by Mrs. Roy Ferris Tuesday after
noon. Two guests were entertained
Mesdames WIN Eagon and Charles
Graham. A new member was elected
to membership, Ms Gns Gssham
Owing to the next nesting arssr8ag
upon the day before chnsfnaax they
viii have 1t next Tuesday. Mr. Jas
Jesse will then entertain them. Cream,
cake, coffee and nut sandwiches were
served. Conversation was the order
of the afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12
TRusTRRls sALR

solid Goid Rings, soc TO SIS at Dear
nos
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

BY druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. rou may have {
sample bottle BY mai
free. also pamphlet tell
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

Nc Increase IN the regular army IL
deemed necessary at this timo. but there
are several changes IN that branch Of The
government service which the presftent
recommends TO congress. CHIEF Of these
Is the establishment OF a stan department.
and Of this be y
"A general stan should be created. "A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-12

TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16
Last Ceremonies Over Nations Dead at
Buffalo.
Dead at
MRS. Mckinley STRONG AND BRAVE
The Train Left Buffalo at $40 this Morn
ing--A Choir Sang Nearer My
God, to Thee"

Buffalo Sept l6-The sky aud wind sighed
omnousy through the early this preparations
made the remains of the beloved
to the funeral train which carry him to Washington
All quiet in the building where the president until
O'Clock when suddenly the
o buejackets from the steamship Michigan
o soldiers entered and present Directly this
movement magnificent hearse drawn black
the city hall,
The first arrive contained Postmaster
and Secretary Long The Attorney
Secretary Hitchcock and Senator Hawy DIR Mann
AT O'Clock the body sturdy sturdy
sailors marched from the building the caske which
the body of William Mckinley They Immediately placed
hearse and the started playing Chopns
march.
just the procession gusts up
the lake tearing the embems the
ings As the procession moved crowded
solemn and griefsricken multitude.
At the station the waiting The
marched into position choir Nearer My God
Thee AT $40 all was ready for the trip Washington
Buffalo, Sept l6Just before the long
journey the Washington President Roosevelt
side of the He moved back and forth ougth otw
standing the of the police and
nley had arrived several minutes before the funeral
She escorted by DR. RNe She bore up bravey and DR. Rxey
the belief that she would stand journey Washington
and on to Canton without serious consequences
The made handsome Pulmans The first
two occupied by the the third by the
The fourth is the presidents The last the
which boxed with glass that visible Mrs McKin
ley and of friends including physicians and
occupied the directly ahead of the funeral
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16
Challenge Accepted.

The TRIBUNE is authorized to
reply to Peter Douglas, manager
of the RockyaIe base ball club.
that the Florence Eagles will play
the above team for 40 aud 60 per
cent. of the gate money, and a
wager of from $50 to 500, to play by
contract, league rules. The Rock
vale team must guarantee good
order on its pa The manager is
also required to call on the score
tary of the Eagles and hand in a
list of the players who must all be
Rockvale men, excepting the
The managers of the
two teams will previously to the
game agree upon an umpire.
The Eagles on these terms will
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16

esterday while Albert Pullum
and others were out hunting on
the head water of Beaver Greek
they bagged black bear. When
approached the animal showed
fight, but the first shot fired broke
one of the hind legs of the beast and
brought it to a halt The second
shot took effect in the neck and
laid him low 1t was taken to the
City meat market this morning.
where it is now on sale. 1t
dressed ninety-three pounds.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16

give the Rockvales the first open
Sunday date, and as a guarantee
of good faith the Eagles have de-
posted with The TRIBUNE $50 to
apply on wager if these terms are
agreed upon.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16
Will Have Speedy Trial.

Buffalo Sept 10 The grand jury today considered the
Leon Czogoz the Of the president
examined The grand will probably report Immediately
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-09-16
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