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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
D. C. WRIGHT,
Writes the Ledger From His New
Home at Princeton, Ind.

ID. @. wright, who "a few weeks
since left this city for Princeton, Ind,
where he will reside, writes the LED
GER an interesting letter comparing
Princeton with this city. We only
have room for a portion OF the letter.
He says there is plenty Of work there
for laboring men, which is a great
thing for a small town. Mr.. Wright
closes as follows:
Princeton is a beautiful city with
broad streets, and all around the
Court House square paved with brick
on edge; and the Court House is a
magnificent structure, built Is years
ago at a cost of over $4,000.
The streets running from the Court
House are broad and have been grad
ed down so that most Of the residences
are terraced, giving picturesque and
pleasant appearance; and all princi-
pal street macadmized and with dress
ed stone curblng, leaving grass plot 6
or feet wide outside sidewalks, which
are paved with brick. No plank walks
or crossing in the city; and now about
the only thing lacking to make life
worth living, is the "Mexico Weekly
LEDGER" which has long been a
regular visitor to my domicile.
/ must keep in touch with old Mis-
souri,, and friends therein residing.
Hoping this will reach you in time
for this weeks number TO reach me, l
am as ever, Fraternally yours,
ID. G. WRIGHT.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

ment at one-eighth of a dollar per
acre. He has owned and controlled
the land without ever having to mort
gage it aud has lately divided It
among his sons.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth
McElroy,of Bowling Green, in 1859. Six
children blessed this happy union, four
OF whom are now living, W. E. Nc
Clure, of Irwin, Mo-, merchant; r.
L., f. II. and II. G. Mcclure, Of Ben
ton City, who reside on the old home
stead. Mrs. Mcclure died in April,
1892.
"Uncle Dayid,n as many people call
him, was born in Winchester, Clark
county, Kentucky, October 8, 1921,
and was 81 years old his last birthday,
lie is widely known for his many good
traits of character and always attend
ed strictly to his own business.
During the war he was once a wit
ness In regard to some parties who
we're suspicioned as being horse thieves.
He has never had law suit or sat on
a jury. He was always considered
capable of giving excellent advice and
was a good and obliging neighbor,
holding the respect Of all.
He is a Democrat Of the old Jeffeson-
ian class and took a great deal OF in
terest in the Spanish-Cuban war which
he thought was right, and now often
times expresses his sympathy for the
Filipinos.
He is one among the Oldest Masons
in this part Of the country, and is a
great Bible reader and a strong believ-
er in the old Baptist doctrine.
He had a slight stroke Of paralysis
in 1899 and has been in almost a help
less condition ever since. Another
stroke last winter made it necessary
to have an attendant all the time, yet
be never grumbles, realizing that his
life book is nearing a close and that
God soon will call him home. He
seems to be willing and anxious to go.
Mr.. Mcclure is now living with his
son, Frank, and is always pleased to
have his friends call and see him.
S. ID. BYRNs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
ATTEMPTED stlCIDE.
Ruben Toalson Takes Carbolie Acid
A Second Attempt Probably a
Love Affair.

At 0 O'Clock Thursday morning
Ruben Toalson, aged % years, took an
ounce and a half OF carb0lic acid with
suicidal intent.
The poison was taken at the home
Of the youngs mans mother in west
Liberty street and the young man
soon became unconclous. Members OF
the family discovered that he had
taken poison and sent for physician,
DR., Robert Crawford responding.
When, under treatment, the young
man had regained consciousness he
stated that he had intended to kill
himself and that he would finish the
Job DR.. Crawford, when he left, in
structed members Of the family 10
keep a close watch on the young man
and thereby baked him In a second
attempt, as he made effort to swallow
the contents of another bottle of car
bolic acid, which he had concealed
about his person The poison was
taken from him.
When seen this afternoon members
of the family refused to make state
ment in regard to the young man S
attempt at self destruction, but it is
generally understood that IL was over
a love affair.
Young Toalson is entirely out Of
danger, so his physician says.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
PREHISTORIC RELICS WANTED,
Department of Archaeology Recently
Established at Phillips Academy,
Andover, Mass,

To the Editor of the Ledger.
ANDoyER, MASS, March %, 1902. r.
Phillips Academy, Andoyer Mass,
has recently established a department
of archaeology. My object In writing
you is to encourage the preservation Of
stone, bone and clay prehistoric art
forms In your section of the coun-
try are frequently found various In.
dian relics. These have direct bear
ing on the history-o or rather pre-
history of America, and as such
should be preserved in tireproof build.
ings for the study and edltlcatlon of
present and future generations.
] am persuaded that there may be
persons who have found some remains
Of the ancient Indian tribes, Mound
builders, etcr, and that, possibly, they
would be willing to send them TO us.
We shall be glad to pay express charg-
es on any and all boxes Of specimens
sent to US, to mention the gifts in our
report and TO give the donors due cred
it in our exhibition cases.
All these axes, pipes, spear heads,
clay vessels and strange stones, should
be carefully preserved somewhere,
where they may be Of service to the
public and TO science. Archaeology
technically followed-is a new science
in the United States and it is more
important than the average reader inn
agines, for these stone relics have di-
rect bearing on the antiquity of man.
| shall be glad to correspond with
persons who have relics In their pos
session. Thanking you, / am,
Yours very truly,
WARREN X. MooREHEAD,
Curator.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

WASHINGTON, May 20 The House
to-day passed bin appropriating 49,
$50 for the improvement aud care of
Confederate mounds in Oakwood
cemetery, Chicago
There is also provision in the bill
which sets aside $3.50 year for main
tenance Of the plot Of ground where
lie buried 4,O39 Confederate and II
Union soldiers who died at camp
Douglas during the Civil War.
Representative Mann explained the
bill to the House and secured its pas
sage. The same measure has been de-
feated several times in previous ses-
sions, and Mr.. Mann is gratitied to
have it passed before Memorial day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
TEACHERS SELECTED.
The Mexico Schools Under Excellent
Tutorage for Another Year-All
Teachers Retained,

At a meeting Of the Mexico Schoo
Board Thursday night the corps Of
teachers for the three public schools
Of this city were selected. Alta pre-
vious meeting Of the board d. A. Nc
Milland was elected superintendent
and these principals were named
High School, Miss Martha Shea.
South Side School, william Eller.
Garfield School, |. j. Hicks.
The remainder Of the teachers,
named Thursday night, are:
HIGH SCHOOL.
Mary V. Houston, Latin.
r. c. Thompson, Science.
Carrie Baldwin, Mathematics.
Elizrbath gill and Daisy Baker.
NORTH SIDE SCHOOL.
No. l, Anna Koenig.
No. 3, Mamie Wright.
No. 3, Lcuella White.
No. 4, Helen Cross.
No. 5, Kate Duncan.
No. 6, Jennie Karnes.
No. I, Carrie Wade.
No. 8, Lura Baker.
No. 8, Callie Morris.
No. 10, Eta Goodrich.
SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL.
No. l, Anna Milliken.
No. ?, Laura Houghland.
No. 3, Mamie Davis.
No. 4, Marth Pool.
GARFIELD SCHOOL.
No. /, Mary Goode.
No. 2, Mary Scott.
No. 3, Frank Lillard.
No. 4, ]. c. Daniel.
Hugh Donnelly and Thomas DON
nelly we're retained as janitorS, reSpec-
lively, for the north and south side
schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
AN OLD RESIDENT.

David B. Mcclure, one among the
oldest residents of this State, came to
Galloway county with his father from
Kentucky in the year 1880, and set
tied within three miles of Fulton,
where his younger brother, Clay, and
his sister, Sallle Mcclure, now live.
When the great excitement over
gold in California In 1s49 was on he,
like a good many Others, gathered his
belongings and converted them into
'ox" teams and wagons, and with
his friends started to the gold fields
and endured many hardships, the eyi-
dence Of one of which he will carry TO
his grave, that is the deafness he con-
tracted while sleeping oh the ground
in the open air, on that successful and
venturesome trip.
Returning home in the year OF 1852,
with several thousand dollars In gold,
he came to Audrain county and in
vested his gold In land In Salt River
township. He bought about 200
acres from g. Muldrow at sl25 per
acre and 440 acres from the govern
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers
Eczema, Etc. Treatment Free.


Ityou have offensive plmples or eruptions,
ulcers on any part OF the body, aching bones or
Joints, falling hair, mucous patches, swollen
glands, sore lips eating, fostering sores, sharp,
gnawing pains, then you suffer from serious
blood poison or the beginnings Of deadly cancer.
It Is a dangerous condition, but you may be
permanently cured by taking Botanic Blood
Balm (B. b. b. made especially to ours the
worst blood diseases It heals every sore or
ulcer, atops all aches and pains and reduces all
swelllngs. Botanic Blood Balm cures all ma
lignant blood troubles, such as eczema, scabs
and scales, pimples running sores, carbuncles,
scrotula, etc Especially advised for all obsti-
nate cases that have reached the second or third
stage Druggists, siOO Trial treatment free
by writing DR.. Gillian, 800 Mitchell St, Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice
given. Medicine sent at once prepaid
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
Read it in His Newspaper

George Schaub, well known Ger
man citizen OF New Lebanon, Ohio, is
a constant reader OF the Dayton Volks-
zeituRg. He knows that this paper
aims to advertise only the best in its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
laln's Pain Balm advertised therein for
lame back he did not hesitate in buy
ing a bottle Of it for his wife, who for
eight weeks had suffered the most ter
rible pains in her back and could
get no relief. He says: "After using
the Pain Balm for a few days my wife
said to me, Il feel as though born
anew and before using the entire
contents Of the bottle the unbearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household
duties.n He is very thankful and
hopes that all suffering likewise will
hear Of her wonderful recovery, This
valuable liniment is for sale by all
druggists
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
Funeral Of ]. II. KunkeI.

Funeral services over the remains
Of Martin Kunkel were conducted from
the Presbyterian church at , O'Clock
Thursday afternoon by Rev. A. A.
Wallace. Services were conducted
under the auspice OF the Masonic
lodge The pail beaFers were; George,
John and Edward Kunkel, Of this city,
otto Kunkle and Henry Kunkel and
son Of Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time 10 provide yourself
and family with a bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. IL is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and
If procured now may save you trip to
town in tho night or in your busiest
season. IL is everywhere admitted to
be the most successful medicine in use
for bowel complaints, both for children
and adults. No family can afford to
be without IT, For sale by all drug
OiStg
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
NJ. M. A. Graduating Exercises.


Friday evening was a very important
event in the history of our NJ. M A..
1t was their first grauating exercises.
There were five literary graduates.
Miss Carlton Fonville, Capt. NJ. ].
Dorsey, Gillespie, Ill; Capt. II. B.
Miller, Clarksyille, Mo-; Lieut.. ]. G.
Fortune, Georgiana, Ala; Lieut.. J. A.
Guthrie, Mexico, Mo. In elocution
and art, Miss Gertrude McClimans, Of
Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
The programme was good and well
carried out.
The NJ. NJ. A. Orchestra made some
very sweet music.
At the conclusion, Col. Fonville
presented the diplomas also the CON-
mission from the State, granting each
graduate of the Academy, permission
to enter the State Militia as a Second
Lieutenant Our Academy is associat-
ed with Missouri National Guards.
The following medals were then
awarded.
First Scholarship medal Capt HB.
Miller, Clarksyille, Mo.
Second Scholarship medal-Lieut.
]. c. Fortune, Georgina, Ala,
In StenOgraphy-Cadet Hoffman.
Best drilled cadet for the year
Ralph Buekner, Mexico. Mo.
Composition medal-Capt. Dorsey,
Gillespie, III.
In ElocutiOn oontest-Cadet HOd-
man.
For the cadet who had conducted
himself in the most soldierly manner,
10 every respect during the year, was
awarded to Cadet Lotz.
Col. Fenville made an encouraging
talk concerning the future OF the
Academy. We arc all interested in
welfare Of such a splendid Institution,
and hope each succeeding year viii b
better than the last.
Mrs Adams of E'nrf SOFT Ean5.s
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

! Welisyille Record says. At
: rat Cullen, the able Audrain
y lawyer, was here from Mexico
lay on legal business. 1t is said
ullen would not object to going
,ngress when Champ Clark re-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

THE publicity department OF the
Worlds Fair, under date Of May "a,
sent out the following "The Missouri
Editor and the Worlds Fairn is the
title Of an address delivered before the
Northeast Missouri Editorial Associa-
tion at Warrenton May %, by r. NJ.
White, editor Of the Mexico LEDGER,
and recording secretary Of the Nation
al Editorial Association. "The fact
is, said Mr.. White, "the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition has done, and is
going to do more in the future for
newspaper men than any great expo
sition which has preceded it, The
World'sFair management realizes what
the press has done and is doing for it.
It is the avowed purpose of the
Worlds Fair management to extend
such facilities such courtesies and
recognition to the press, and on such a
scale asJwere never before given by
any exposition. If there is any mes
sage to deliver 70 the editors it is this:
Treat the Worlds Fair as 1t deserves
in its character in commcmorating
an event second TO none in the history
Of the country; treat it as 1t merits in
the development OF features and quail
ties surprising any previous Inter
national Expositlon; treat it from the
standpoint Of news. Tho management
does not ask that the Worlds Fair
shall be doomed, or pulled, or en-
couraged. IL does ask for recognition
in proportion to its worth in public
interest -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

MEMBERS OF TROOP X, GATES MISSOURI CAVALRY

Saturdays Republic contained an ex-
cellent cut of nine x.Confederates
taken in this city last week. The ac-
companying article was as follows:
MEXICO, Mo, May 23.-Nine MEM
bers of Gates Missouri Confederate
Calvary met in this city recently and
had a group picture taken. All Of
the men were members of Troop K.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
THE GREATEST OF
AMERICAS
SANITARIUMS.

The principal remedy he relies upon in
such cases is Peruna, which every
woman should have, who has any affec-
ton Of this kind.
In view Of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some kind of
female disease, and yet unable TO find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
gyn@cologist, has announced his will
lingness 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 prevail during
the summer months. Any woman can
become regular patient by sending a
written statement of her age, condition
Of life, history and symptoms of her de-
rangements.
All cases Of female diseases, including
menstrual Irregularities, displacements,
hlcerations, infiammations, discharges,
irritation of the ovaries, tumors and
dropsy Of the abdomen, should apply at
oncc and become registered as regular
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

THE LEDGER is glad To know that
the school board is considering the
question OF putting manual training
ID our public schools. Superlntend-
ent Mcmillan and the board are very
much in favor of the manual training
department, and we believe this adj
dltion will meet with the hearty ap-
proyal Of every taxpayer in tile dis.
trict. A manual training department
properly managed would produce
grand results. A large number of
Mexico boys would in this way learn
habits Of industry and be trained
along lines which,wonld prove profit
able to them throughout life. BY all
means let the manual training depart
ent be added to our public schools.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
Bought Interest in Laundry

A. ID. Bledsoe, living north OF town,
has bought half interest in the Wal
lace steam laundry and will move his
family to this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

u. GRAY, Of the Sturgeon Lauder,
yves 10 turning your money loose
'l Want a good live town. lie says:
you ant 10 sec this town grow,
! '1 the rusty dollar, and do
"h ch you are telling the other
Z" Co do. Your money won't save
7 S'ul Where they walk on
ee's paved with gold a Million
5 aun would look like 30 cents, and
.he otner place IL would certainly
u Use YOUR mnnev here -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

Mexico School Board reemploy-
Of the old teachers. Mexico
5 have q splendid reputation
extends not only throughout
iri, but adjoining states. No
teachers can be found any
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

y. RHODES CLAY is home from
aukee, Wis, where he went on
business. Mr.. Clay showed us a
ing from a Milwaukee paper re-
By TO the hanging Of Witherup by
} at Paris, Mo. The editor Of the
took It for granted that wither-
as a negro, and goes on TO tell how
''eolored man. acted while the
Was handling him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
Andrain Girl At me Head.

Miss Edna Bruce, who lives north Of
this city, carried of two medals and
was valedictorian of class Of twelve
at William Woods College, Fulton,
Mo-, this year. She was awarded the
scholarship and Bible study medals.
Miss Bruce is one Of Audrain's most
brilliant young women and is deserving
of these honOrs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

iE Worlds Fair grounds are
ppcd with l2-lnch water mains on
sides from which other mains
! to u inches In diameter extend
various parts Of the grounds.
neTous fire hydrants are in place
an SO-pound pressure Is main
ed The st. Louis FIRE depart
| maintains engine and chemical
'panies on the grounds and the
tractors have organized fire COM
ies among their workmen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

Mexico, aged >64, Surrendered at
Shreveport, La Robert Kemp, Mex
leo, aged 81. surrendered at Shreye-
port, La; John +. Harrison, Centra-
Tia, aged 5s, surrendered at Shreve-
port, La; j. w. Duncan, Meridian,
Texas, surrendered at Meridian, Miss.
The other member OF the group is
Thompson Fry, agedtIae who was a
member Of the 9th Missouri Infantry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

Those In the group are: Captain
Charles A. Rodgers, Mexico, aged IS,
surrendered at Meridian, Miss; Lieu
tenant William Eller, Auxyasse, aged
10, surrendered at Jackson. Miss; A.
G. Turner, Mexico, aged 65, surren-
dered at Shreveport, La; S. +. Nor
ris, Benton City, aged 81, surrendered
at Charlottesville, La; Joseph Boyd,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

Andrew Taylor,a prominent farmer,
dropped dead on his farm, six miles
north Of Fulton, Thursday, May 20.
Mr. Taylor was sixty-fve years old,
and had good health up to the time OF
his death, which is supposed to have
resulted from heart failure.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
The Proposed Electric Railroad

The survey Of the electric railroad
has gotten as far as miles northeast
Of Long Branch store, and seven miles
southwest of Santa Fe. They are
surveying from Moberly to Santa Fe,
with the intention Of coming on tC
Perry. The people in and around
Santa Fe are very enthusiastic oveI
the prospect OF getting the road
Perry Enterprise
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

E Transportation Building at the
as Fair will contain four miles
lway tracks on which the finest
Z stock Of the world will be ex-
ID. An area OF 100000 square
oyer six acres, win be devoted to
ns, carriages, automobiles, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

pays TO grow the very best stock
ler horses, cattle, sheep or dogs.
BY Criswell, OF this city, this
So d ORTIZ Lad, a fine English
. 70 Or. Schoop, of Racine, Wis,
.hf44
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
INQUEST OVER MOBs VICTIM.
Remains of abe Witherup Consigned
to the Potter's Field

PARIS, Mo-, May 2s. Coroner John
ston held an inquest this morning
over the remains Of Abe Witherup,
the murderer who was lynched by a
mob at Paris Sunday morning. Only
two witnesses were examined, and no
effort was made to ascertain the names
Of any of the parties connected with
the affair. The jury returned yer-
dict TO the effect that Witherup came
to his death at the hands Of a mob
Witherup has one sister living in
this county. She was notified that
the inquest would be held, and asked
to take charge of the body. She re-
fused to have anything to do with it,
but later notified the probate judge
that she wished to administer on her
brothers estate. The body was con-
signed to the potter's field.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

.ARaE number OF Mexico and Au-
county people took part In
ation day services Friday From
t1 gear interest grows in there
ufial service, and we believe
|uaiig all will participate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

ss ETHEL SsIDow, daughter Of
Clara Snidow, County Clerk OF
pain County, carried of first prize
He junior essay contest at William
Els College, Fulton, Mo, on
|neSday night, May %. The sub
Of her essay was "Whitewash. "
prize is a handsome gold medal.
Snidow is one Of Mexico's bright
soung ladies, and her success in
contest was not a surprise to her
DDS who know her best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

|HoueH it rained hard during
heeting Of the Audrain county
blican convention il is claimed,
Ehe same, that everything was
MI dried.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05

W. Centalia gMo.) Coarier believes
peios loyal toyour home town and
ihe Courier man noticed last
'hat a Centralla merchant was
pplas goods 70 an Oklahoma man
formerly lived here. We we're
surprised, however. While the
! living near Ccntralia, he bought
mis- merchandise away from home
haa . shipped In. Now that he
'he away from Centralia, he sends
after L. lie is determined 70
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1902-06-05
ACall for Helm.

There is still need for help among
the cyclone sufferers at Goliad, Texas.
The following letter from lady well
known in this city explains itself;
To the Editor OF the Ledger
GoLIAD, TEX, May 24,-Can you
aid our tornado sufferers? Papers
have not exaggerated our situation.We
were saved, property some damaged.
One-third Of our town homeless and in
jured. can use any aid to good ad-
vantage, Truly,
FRANKIE GARTRELL-DANFORTH.