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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

ono OF the Most Conspicuous CharAo.
teristIca Of tho PersIan.

Ono OF the Most Conspicuous charao-
teristlcs Of the Persian.
The Persian's imagination is one of
his strongest characteristics, and It
has found full play in his religion.
When he split with his Turkish brother
over who should be successor to Mo-
hammed he did It with the fanatical
enthusiasm with which he does every
thing except tell the truth. The on
spring Of Fatima were henceferth the
sacred embodiments to him. and when
the Turks and Arabs with almost equal
fervor disposed Of the imams of vari-
GUS methods Of murder held to be po-
lite in those days. the schism was COM
plete. The gulf between Shiite and
Sunnite was fixed for all time It has
never narrowed. To this day, IN
periods Of stress between the sects, the
Persian accounts it a greater virtue to
have killed one Sunni than a whole
company Of Christians, and his con-
duct at all times. whether in war or
business, shows at what value he holds
the Christian. The cultivation Of this
religious tension, century after CEN
tury, has wrought upon the Persian
temperament like a corrosive acid. To
the original formulae he has tackled on
horrors and deprivation, hunger and
laceration, enough to make an ordinary
savage turn pale. have seen gentle
men of Indian tribes, shaken by spir-
itual grief, cry like infants over the
atonement service at the burning Of
the white dog, and listened to some
touching ulldations at ceremonial in
the uplands o. Mexico. Even the coll
ored camp meseng has Its fearful side;
but the Persis&s- Eoihss In memory OF
what happened TO the imans make
these seem like children's troubles
Harper's Magazine
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery

One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities Of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles In children. If not sold
by your druggist will he sent by mail
on receipt Of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. E. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. 0. box 629,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buckner s.
Whitney, Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
a BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.
Miss Mary Adelia Brown and James
Webb Montague United in Mar
riage in This City We'd
nesday Evening.

The marriage OF Miss Mary Adelia
Brown and Mr.. James Webb Monta-
que which was celebrated Wednesday
evening at $50 O'Clock was very
beautiful and Impressive home affair,
the guests numbering near fifty
mostly relatives; some twelve or fifteen
OF the close friends of the bride and
groom we're present to add their smiles
TO the joyful occasion. AS the hour
approached, the guests gathered In the
parlor which was neatly and artisti-
cally decorated with ferns, smilax and
white chrysanthemums Miss Maude
Wallace presided at the plano and
rendered the sweet strains Of the we'd
ding march by Lohengrin while the
contracting parties, the bride resting
upon the groom's arm, presented
themselves to Rev. A. A. Wallace to
receive the seal that was to make
them one.
The marriage ceremony was most
impressive and beautiful; every word
seemed to be exactly prepared for the
place it occupied and well fitted to the
occasion. Not breath or sound
could be heard as Rev. Wallace pro-
ceeded to weave that beautiful web,
save low and delicate strain OF
music, emblematic Of angels harps.
The pledge was taken and prayer was
offered, invoking Divine blessings
upon the union in this and in the
world TO come.
Immediately following the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the din
ing room which was neatly arranged
and beautifully decorated with brides
maids roses and ferns, where a de-
llghtful menu was served In the most
approved style.
The bride wore a handsome tailor
made castor brown travelling suit,
with hat to match, trimmed with fur
Of same shade. She is the oldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John X.
Brown, member Of one of our best,
Oldest and most substantial families.
She is bright, accomplished and beau
tiful, and possesses, to marked de-
gree, that sweetness of disposition
which always carries sunshine with 1t.
The groom was attired in gray
business suit. He is an excellent
young business man, possessing intel
ligenee and ambition, backed with a
good, moral character. He is son Of
]. W. Montague, now citizen Of this
place, but who spends most of his
time in Texas, where he and his son
have large ranch interests.
This young couples many friends in
this and other states remembered
them substantially by sending many
useful and valuable presents, which
were greatly appreciated and admired.
After bidding all a kind adieu and
receiving the congratulations and best
wishes OF all the guests, they boarded
the 1895 Wabash for Kansas City,
from which place they go to San
Angelo, Tex, near where their future
Il home will be,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
THANKS WERE GIVEN.
At Union Services Conducted at the
Christian Church a Large Crowd
Was Present.
Palce BAKING PowoEa Co.,
CHICAGO.

Union thanksgiving services were
held at the Christian Church at 1890
o'clock Thursday morning.
A large and devout concourse was
present and the services were worthy
Of great appreciation.
The meeting was opened with the
singing of the doxology and Rev.
w. A. Hanna delivered the invocation.
After several musical numbers, scrip
ture reading by Rev. ]. j. Hicks and
prayer by Rev. A. A. Wallace. DR..
]. ]. Porter delivered the sermon
which was one Of his very best efTortl
and which was greatly enjoyed.
After the sermon the offering fol
the poor was collected, good-sized
amount.
The meeting closed with the benedic-
fion
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
A Narrow Escape.

Thursday evening about $3.50 Robert,
the two-year-old son OF Mr.. and MRS.
f. II. oordner, was quite painfully
burned about the face and head A
fire had just been started in the sitting
room stove and the little fellow was
leaning down watching it burn, when
an explosion occurred, throwing the
fire out in his face.
His cap saved his head from being
burned much more severely. His
mother ran to him and smothered out
the fire. This was indeed a narrow
escape, but the little fellow will soon
be all right again, as none of his
burns are serious, except the one on
btc nnnk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
Stand BY the
Standard!

Prices Cream Baking Powder is
everywhere the acknowledged standard,
the powder of the highest reputation,
greatest strength, and absolutely pure.
1t renders the food more healthful and
palatable, and using it exclusively you
are assured against alum and other dan
gerous chemicals from which the low
grade powders are made
Dr. Prices Baking Powder is sold on
its merits only never by the aid Of
lotteries, gifts, commissions or other
schemes. The entire value of your
money comes back to you in baking pow
der-the purest, most economical made.
Nora Alum baking powders are low
priced, al costhu three
make. But leaves in the
CHICAGO bread or cake glauber salts, sulphurc
acid and hydrate Of alumina--al injurr
Gus, the last two poisonous,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

questions which no court Of iurisdic-
tion would have permitted to be lev
eled against him. He expressed the
utmost willingness to answer fully,
and when he left the witness stand
it was to pass by Col. Phelps, the mar
behind the gun, who had not beer
asked to open bis mouth.
The commission adjourned unit
December I, for which date j. M
Seibert is summoned ard writ of at
tachment made out to bring him
Attorney Wash Adams, appearing fol
Mr.. Seibert, declared that the Excise
Commissioner would stand on his
rights to give his deposition in The
city In which he lives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
The Man From Glengarry.

Ralph Connor's new novel, his most
conspicuous and substantial work,
''The Man From Glengarry, a tale Of
the great northland. l2mo cloth,
decorated, sL5O.
The half million or more admirers
of Ralph Connor's inimitable miners
of "Black Rockn and cowboys of ''The
Sky Pilot" will give cordial welcome
to his lumbermen in 1.-THE Man From
Glengarry." 1t isa wild scene in the
Great Northland, its rough-hewn shan
ties and log-Iams, but not SO wild as
the tumult In the hearts. The strong
current of the river farther down was
not more mighty in its pace than those
same hearts under the influence of
woman, an angel of mercy to the
hardy pioneers.
Among them stands out in bold re-
lief "The Man From Glengarry." At
first a turbulent boy, whose sturdy
Scotch blood boils as did that of his
Covenanter ancestors. The boy be-
comes a man. The sledge-hammer
blows remain. The action is not less
vigorous. He fights the great fight
that strong men must put up If they
would retain their manhood. The
control of self develops the boyhood
charm into a maturity of character
which once known can never be for
gotten.
1t is full of local color, and the types
of Scottish Highlander, French Ca
madam and American character form
vivid picture drawn by a master
hand. Send for illustrated list Of
holiday books.
FLEMING H. REvELL Co.,
Chicago, 50 Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

QUIET Fl. SHoUsE, formerly of the
DGER, late of the Lexington, tKy.l
|ald, is now part owner and general
|nager Of the Lexington, (Ky.l
|rning Democrat Jouett Shouse is
unusually bright young newspaper
d, and thoroughly understands the
ails Of making a first-elass daily
per, He is good ineyeryparticular,
especially strong in the business
|nagement, and that is what counts
ouse's many friends in Missouri pre-
/ for him grand success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
e Audrain Baptist Sunday School
Institute

e Audrain Baptist Sunday School
Institute
Meets at Hopewell church on the
|th and 10th Of December. The open
3 Of the institute, Thusday morning
lOa. N. Half an hour devotional
|rviceS, led by N. S. Johnston, sup
|intendent Of the Littleby school.
SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED.
!. "The Necessity Of and Best
|ethods of Conducting the Audrain
|hptIst Sunday School Institute BY
E Jesse. Then free discussion.
? What is the Best Method OF
|eaching the Sunday School Lesson?n
b.. W. Million and William Lake.
B. what is the Special Object in
|eaching a Sunday School Class9" BY
$. Jesse and II. L. Miller.
l. Are There Any Places Of Des-
Button for Mission Sunday Schools In
udrain CountyYn BY NJ. r. X
ggS and John Carter.
D "lIOw TO Secure Regular and
Prompt Attendance on the Part Of thu
unday School ScholarsYn BY p. II
aylor and Josiah Martian.
6. What Place in the Sunday
chool Should the Bible, the Book
ccupys" BY. j. Q. Partee aud T.. W
Frame.
T. "The Relation of Pastors ant
hurches to the Sunday Schools?" b.
A Guthrie and ]. A. Riney.
" Is expected that every superin
eadent and teacher, in the bounds o
le association, will be present. Thi
lSutute was created by the associa
ion. Its object is to better prepar
ne Sunday School workers for thei
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

a. J. WINscoTr, member Of the city
|incll, is going TO write series Of
icles for the LEDGER, fayoring the
|ulng Of $4,000 bonds TO buy an cleo
|c light plant. The columns Of the
|DeER are open for the discussion Of
$ question, in which all Of our peo-
are Interested.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

|THE sum raised for the poor at the
ion Thanksgiving services was not
bat 1t should have been. II we had
organization here to look after and
|yestigate all those who apply for
arlty our people would feel much
[re liberal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

TEE LEDGER will communicate
III Santa Claus this year for its lit
friends as usual. Make your let
| rs brief, write on one side of your
Iper, and address "Santa Claus, care
the Mexico LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
SOUND AS A DOLLAR

That is the result Of a course
of treatment with SCOTS Emul-
sion. We have special refer
ence to persons with weak
lungs and sensitive throats.
SCOTS Emulsion does some
things better than others. This
is one Of them. 1t has a pc
culiar action on the throat and
lungs which gives them
strengthand makes themtough.
That's how SCOTS Emulsion
drives out coughs, colds and
bronchitis. 1t keeps them out,
too.
Wen send you little to Try, Il you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 900 Pearl street. New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

THE entertainment by MAJ. .Birming
M last night was well attended and
| As most enjoyable affair. Thi:
Itertainment insures the success Of
use TO follow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Nm, McCULLY, proprietor Of the
xico Wagon Factory, has the sin
L sympathy Of all our people in the
Of his factory. He was just get
well under way when this fire
be. His insurance is very light, but
will endeavor to start again i'm,
|iiately, and all Of our people win
| sd him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

|rHE people Of Mexico are all inter.
ed in the rebuilding Of the wagon
|story. Mr.. McCully was the right
In in the right place, and it is very
Fortunate that be was burned out
u as he got started. We feel sure
people Of this city desire TO assist
rebuilding this establishment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

|THE LEDGER joi MS other friends in
|tending cordial congratulations to
\ Montague and wife. We regret
by much that they viii not make
|eir home in Mexico, but all wish
lem prosperity in their Texas home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
Meeting al tbe Bautist Ohurch.

Meeting at the Baptist Church.
Ihere was a fine attendance at the
e''lces Friday night. The interest was
ool' One young woman confessed
lef ialth in Christ and united with
ue church. The sermon was on the
unoSIS Of Lost Opportunities" The
sA' vas Bring me up Samuel. -
1,us saul was pictured as having for
,,, ,rAeh God and the advice Of Samuel.
"nen IN trouble and seeing that his
us'lles we're going 10 destroy him be
,auea Samuel, but this prophet was
eau' saul called for a witch to
',a o',as 10 him Samuel, but only sam
- - ghost appeared; that reminded
--' mat the advice Of the prophet
l, "S lost He wanted 10 know Gods
o ui' Out The opportunity was lost
~, u,' 'ae shadow reminded him Of th,
Nss Oppoftunities he had enjoyed, buI
s az rejected them. Pictures wert
,t''. a'n " people now rejecting the ad
'd Christian friends, aud that. tn,
-. -. would come when they woulg
-, 10y 'ne helpof these friends, but the,
lo,,s s gone. The opportunltie
49, y i've a sober and Christian llf
'Vula some day come hack hut oni
J n,ss luss to haunt and annoy. On
Nlat WIN make hell for the los
o,''ly 'einily viii be these ghosts of los
r',,n rr,s'anitles. An appeal was mad
Il. .,,s y axe the present opportunI
nS. a use them TO the best advar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Funeral services over the remains of
DIR. j. w. Luckie were conducted from
the late residence on North Jefferson
street at O'Clock Friday afternoon
by Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer. The
services were very impressive and a
large gathering Of friends of the
family was present.
The pail bearers were; John Abbayi
II. e. Cluster, ]. J. Steele, b. c. John
son, A. c. Barnes, W. L. French, J. A.
Glandon and Thurston Duncan. The
Masons conducted services at the
prayeside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

st. Louis, Mo-, November 5.-Dr. Il,
w. Hall = Dear Sir; | have been
troubled with rheumatism for two
years and one bottle Of the Texas
Wonder, Halls great discovery, has
completely cured me and | cheerfully
recommend it to the public. Yours
truly, A. J. CRoMMIE,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

To the Editor Of the Ledger
MEXICO, Nov. 29.-ln 1874 Mexico
borrowed $4,000. In 1891 the last
payment was made. Total paid OF
debt, s23,33i
In 1850 and 1860 Missouri took 9
fling at Ownership" Result, rail
road debt Of s30,OO0,0OO. Taxpayer
got only the pleasure Of paying.
Sixty years ago Pennsylvania tried
public ownership. Result, debt SSS,
00O, 900. not yet paid.
1 4 -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
Saws He Was Tortured.

81 suffered such pain from corns ]
could hardly walk writes II. Robin.
son, Hillsborough, ILL.,, ''but Bueklen''
Arniea 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. +
Llewellyn. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased p rtion II the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by eonstitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition OF the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube is innamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
ing, and when 1t is entirely closed, deafness IL
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an inhamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces
We will give one Hundred Dollars Tor any
case OIL deafness tcaused by o1tarrh) that eanno
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free
F.. CHENEY a CO., Toledo, %.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the bsDt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
NIGGERs In THE WHITE HOUSE

Things at the White House
Looking might curious,
Nlggers running everything,
White people furious.
Niggers on the front porch,
Niggers on the gable,
Niggers in the dining room,
Niggers at the table,
Niggers in the sitting room
Making all the talk,
Niggers In the ball room
Doing cake walk.
Niggers in the East room
Make a mighty throng,
Niggers In the music room
Singing coon song.
Niggers in the hallway
Taking off their wraps,
Niggers in the billiard room
Shooting game of craps.
Niggers in the store room
Packing way their plunder,
Niggers in the bed room
Snoring like thunder.
Not a room in White House
Without niggers many;
Baby in the nursery
A niger pickaninny.
Niggers on the stairway
With very much stately,
Niggers in the Blue room
Assembled for society.
Niggers in the front yard,
Niggers in the back,
Niggers come in omnibus
And niggers come in hacks.
On they go to Washington
With a mighty rush,
Forty thousand nlggers
Getting in the push.
Trouble in the White House
More than you can tell;
Yelling like wild men,
Niggers raising hell.
But everything is settled,
Roosevelt is dead;
Nlggers In the White House
Cut off Teddy's head.
-UNcHAINEp PoE-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

THE Missouri Military Academy
VS. acquitted themselves nobly in tht
' Of ball game Thanksgiving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

COLUMBUS, GA, Aug. "a, lS72.-Dr.
g. j. Mofett - Dear Doctor: We
gave your TEETHINA (Teething Pow
ders) to our little grandchild with the
happlest results. The effects were
almost magical, and certainly more
satisfactory than from anything we
ever used. Yours very truly.
JOSEPH S. KEY,
Pastor OF St. Paul Church.
tNow Bishop Southern Methodist
Church.)
For sale by J. L. Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Frank Plummer, who for number
of years has been an employe of rail-
road, is now located at Springfield. Mr.
Plummer formerly lived in this city
and has many friends here who wish
him much success in his new line OF
huSinpSS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

The business part of Portland,
,llaway county was burned last
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Ralph orthwein, ofSt. Louis, was in
Mexico buying horses. We understand
that Mr.. Orthwein is figuring on buy
ing fine farm in this county. Mr..
Orthwein is all right and we believe
Audraln County dirt is good invest
ment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

The Colman hunting party is home
from Southern Missouri. They killed
four deer and an unlimited amount Of
small game
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

THE business men ofthis city should
list Mr.. McCully in rebuilding the
,eon factory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
OsteopathY.

Osteopathy cures without medicine
or knife. See DR.. Traughber, who is
here on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day Of each week for treating. onice
across the street east Of the post-ofiice
Consultation and examination free
Onlce hours: Ia. m. to p. m. Spec
ial hours by appointment. d&wtf.
Mrs. JEFF Ellis and little son, Al
fred, are the guests Of Mr.. Fred Reet
and Mrs. DR.. Terrill, in Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Wanted, all kinds Of furs and horse
hides; will pay highest market price
give me a trial. | live two miles
south Of Worcester.
WIT PETE ERDEL, JR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Taylor Dowell topped the market
last Wednesday by selling car load OF
yearllng heifers at $3.50. They were
all right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

The Mexico LEDGER would like to
know the present address Of John
Waters, late of Middleton, Idaho.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Spragg have
gone to Princeton, Ind, 10 reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

1919. Spain's recession of Louisi
a To France became operative ant
rmal acceptance by Lassaut, for
m emisSary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05
ANNIVERSARIES
NOVEMBER 20.

1872. Ohio admitted TO the union
ls72. Horace Greely died at Pleas
tyilIe. N. Y, aged 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Wen send you little to Try, ifyou like
SCOTT q BOVINE. Aoq Pearl street. New VI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

Q. "You may state whether or.n'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

purihes and invigo.
rates the old and
makes new. rich blood
that nourishes the
body and keeps the
L...lihv md in proper
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-05

NoTE. = Alum baking powders are low
priced, as they cost but three cents
pound TO make But alum leaves in the
bread or cake glauber salts, sulphuric
acid and hydrate OF alumina--all injuri-
Gus, the last two poisonous,
The age-herald., 1901-03-31
BRAINS COUNT!

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