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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Monday morning was the coolest OF
the winter the mercury registering in
the vicinity Of 10 degrees below zero.
This is Just the kind of weather the
ice men are looking for and with a few
days more. the work Of harvesting ice
will begin at all the houses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Invit@tionS are out for the whist
party to be held at City hall, Friday
evening. 1t will be given by the senior
ct,ss and as this is the first event they
have given this year. all should at
tend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

his late home on Fillmore Place, sun
day afternoon, Rev. W. 4. Cashmere
Q. the Methodist church officiating
The remains were taken to South Ber-
WICK Monday for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

A cloud of dust issuing from the
chip elevator at the pulp mill was the
cause OF the fire alarm that was blown
IN about II o'clock Monday morning
The response of the fire department
was loyal but all were pleased to dis
cover that IL was a false alarm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs. Anderson Falkner. accompanied
by her daughter Grace, returned TO her
home in Portland. Monday. They have
been the guests of friends in Manches-
ter Cor the past week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Rev. Mr.. Weber gave a very inter-
esting lecture on odd Quebec" at the
tniversalist church. Sunday evening.
The talk was very instructive and was
listened to by q large audience. These
lectures will be continued one every
other SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Miss Frances Story, who has been
the guest Of friends in the city for a
few days. returned to her home in
Lewiston. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.
In the matter OF
CHARLES Il. WADE In Bankruptc,.
Rapirr,,pt -

To the Hon. Nathan Webb Judge of tho
District Court of the United States for
the District IF Maine $500
CHARLES i. WADE Of Augusta In the
county of hennehec and State of Maine.
III said District, respectfully represents,
that on the 9Th day of February. last mas,
hc was duly atthidged bankrupt. under
the Acts OF orgress relating to bank
tuptcy; that he has duly SURRENDERED m
has fully complied with ali the reauirc-
ments OF said Acts. and Of the orders CT
court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he rrays, That he may Be
d. creed by the coart to have a full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate. under said bankrupt Acts, ex.
cept such debts as are excepted by- law
from srch discharge 60
Dated This 14tS day of January, a. u.
iffa - =
CHARLES j. WADE.
Bankrupt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Miss Ethe. Johnson has returned 10
the hospital in Portland. where she
viii continue to receive treatment for
her injured knee. She has been i'm
proving quite fast Of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

dancing party will be given. to-
r;orrow evening. AT Grand Army hall,
ny number of the young men of the
city and they are prepa ring for gen
erai good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

The special Gospel services are being
continued at the Winter Street Free
BAPTIST church. this week Rev. Mr..
Glow assisting the pastor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Decker & Day make display in
their north window that reveals
samples of harness and horse goods
they carry in stock. An excellent place
to buy. as, being only one branch of
their extensive business. they can
make low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Quite a delegation from the Camp of
Sons of Veterans of this city. visited
the Augusta Camp, Monday evening.
when the officers were installed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Heath Relief Corps will hold its reg
ular meeting, this evening. and a full
attendance is asked for. as matters Of
Importance will come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

W l.. Powers, principal of the High
school. is confined to his home with the
grip and his assistants are taking the
extra duties for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

W. q. Heseltine resumed his duties
as might baggagemaster at the depot,
Monday. after 4 vacation of a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

James +. Stearns of the firm of Sim
mons a Stearns. with party of others
succeeded in shooting six rabbits. Sat
GrdaN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
NATIONAL HOME.

Hospital Steward Knight is again on
duty after a weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs ". g. Preble went to Portland
Monday. for visit of a few days Will
her daughter Mrs. T. Leslie Rriggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs. G. +. Pike of Livermore Falls,
arrived. Monday, for a visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George " Har-
rington. Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Miss Estha Wentworth of North Vas
saiboro. was visiting her sister on Mid
lie street. Sunday and Monday. return
ing home. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

MI. and Mrs. George r. Morrell, who
have been visiting Miss Eliza Atkins
Farmiugdale. returned to their home
AZ Westbrook Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Tine Ladies Aid of the First Baptist
Il urch of Gardiner. will meet with
Mrs. |. 4 Mitchell on Beech street
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Evarts Bailey went. Monday, to Free
port, where he has position in the
shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Frank Ripley arrived, Monday, from
New York. where he has been passing
several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Miss Lena Smith returned to Lisbon
Falls. Monday, after a visit of several
weeks with her sister. Mrs. l.. r. Peas
lee. Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs Ella Wiley left. Monday. for
Haverhill. Mass. where she will make
an extended visit with her brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs W. G.. Pierce. who has been
passing several weeks in this city. re-
turned to her home at North Abingdon
Mass. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

The total membership of the Home
Monday morning. was 215I. of whom 3-..1
were pre- sent, t7i absent. net gain OF ;
during the 10 days. with a net gain L.
preScpt of %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

John Quinn. who has been employed
II :he Lord stone sheds. has returned
TO his old position as clerk in the store
of CIary & Quinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Night Waterman Cusick began his
duties on Water street Monday. after
an absence of several weeks. caused by
Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
AMERICAN POLO CANES.

At Poi tland- 7. rtiand. ); plymouth.
AT Lawrence Clinton. 5; Lawrence, !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs W ". Vaughn of Boston. is the
.lest of Mr.. and Mrs Henry Richards.
Dennis street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Edwin Mcclure returned. Monday
evening. from a visit with friends ~
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
nankrIpt'. Petition for DI.charEy.

Bankrupt. j
To the Hon. Nathan Webb. Judge of the
District Court Of the United States ffvr
the District If Maine.
William a. Frost of Gardiner. il the
County of kenner.c. and State of Maine
~ y. sdiu Dis'r,.l respectiuiiy represents
past. he was duly adjudged bankrupt I'M
der the Acts OF Congress re.a,ing u
Bankruptcy; that he has duly slrren-
erty. nd has fully complied will, an III.
requirements Of said Acts and of th. or
dcrs of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. That he may b.
decreed by the Court TO have q full dis
charge from all debts provabie agains,
bis estate under said bankrupt Acts. .ex-
c.pt such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge. fs
Dated this i2th Gay OF January. a. l..
yyTJJIttI A Ep0Q1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Charles Yeaton of Chelsea. is getting
his yearly supply Of ice from the river
opposite this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

i. $. Harrington OF Camden. returned
home. Monday. He has been in this
vicinity for some little time visiting
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

&. II. Became has just received an
invoice of Colgate 81 COS fine toilet
waters. &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. T. +. Clinton Of Water
vile. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Win Thorne. Litchfield road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
Daily kennsbst Jcurna.
GARDINER.
journals Telephone CaliF37-5.

Charles Gray went to Boston. Mon
nav. on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Walter S. Harding has sold some of
his things. packed others and will
move to Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

James =. Martin returned. Monday
from a a'-days' Through TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

D. H. Darling, Jr.. who has been the
quest of Mr. and Mrs. +. T. BradStreet.
returned 20 New York. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Miss Alice =. Bailey of Winthrop.
was the guest of friends in the city.
Sunday and Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs. II. d. Austin. who has been seri
cusly i'll at her home on Second street
is slowly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Eugene Kelly returned to EustIs.
Monday. after a short visit with rela-
lives i'll this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Ceorg. Toothaker is at home from,
Lewiston. where he has been visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

W r. Remission went to Lewiston.
Monday. on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
HALLOWELL.

Henry Small of Brunswick, is visit
ing friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
SOUTH GARDINER.

Word has recently been received that
Mrs. Titus is i'll ut East Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

\. j. Spear of Boston. was calling on
old friends and acquaintance in this
city. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

John Duffy reported for duty. Monday
from 3o-days' furlough to Lawrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

The thermometer registered Is below
headquarters, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mrs. George Kendall went. Monday.
10 Boston. where she will visit friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hobbs. who
We're called here by the death Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

Charles Brocker of Newton. was
among the out of town visitors. Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

F.. f. Norton returned. Monday. from
a business trip through York county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

LAT. Mrs. Thurza Hobbs, returned to
their home in Norridgewock. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21
EST EI
:.s-s til. HIhs Kind Yoa Have lnss anlR
as: + &M2Zz:Er
MARRIED.

MISCELLANEOUS
Boston, Mass.-Ian. 16 c. B. Moody OF
Brooklyn. \. y, and Mrs. Fannie Howe
Of Randolph, Me. Ut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

The funeral services over the remains
OF the late S. w. Wyman were held at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-21

T.. II. Stanton has returned from a
short visit at his home in Bath.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
STOCK AND Farm NOTES.

The receipts on the st. Louis live
stock market Tuesday were made up
of 5,65s cattle, hogs, 4,379 sheep,
1921, horses and mules 179. Beef and
butcher steers sold for 1910 to s7.75;
butcher heifers, s2.s5 to s4.7O; veal
calves, So to s7.25;stockers and feeders,
s2.65 to s..
Hoes-Falr to best butcher hogs
sold at s6.9OCd7. 7.l2i; good medium
weights and packers at s6.5O(G7.OO, the
bulk at s6.s5(d6.95; lights, $50 to 100
lbs, at s6,4O(66.95, the bulk at s6.s5(9
G.95; lights, 100 to $50 lbs, at $3.50
6.65; pigs at s5.25(G6.25; roughs and
culls at s5.75Cd6.5O. The top Of the
market was s7.12i and the bulk OF the
hogs above 100 lbs. average sold at
s6.7O(d6.95, against top OF s7.05 and
the bulk at s8.75(ds6.9O on Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
FROM AUXVASSE.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Aug. 20. = Miss Nina
Pearson returned to her home in Mex
leo after visiting Auxyasse friends.
Rev. Mr.. Sanderson filled Rev. Mr..
Jesse's pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday morning,
Miss Sallie Beckley left Saturday
for a visit TO st. Louis friends.
Miss Trlxie PlunKett returned to
her home in Mexico Saturday after a
pleasant visit with Miss Anna Belle
Crlswell.
Mrs. Tom Ferguson and children, OF
Kansas City, are visiting Mrs. Fergu'
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler,
south OF town.
A number of farms have exchang-
ed hands in the last week in Gala
way county.
Miss Stella Ramsey assisted by hel
music class, will give recital at the
AuxvasSe opera house Aug. 20.
Miss Bessie Martin, Of st. Louis, il
visiting relatives here this week.
Rev. Mr.. Lewelyn is at Reform this
week assisting Rev. Mr.. Carr in a ser
les of meetings.
Miss Susie Thomas returned Satur
day from a visit in Sedalia and Co
lumbia. She was ACCOMPANIED hOmC
by her little nephew, Glenwood Craig
head.
Henry Ramsey, William and Pric'
Harris attended church in AuxyaSsI
Sunday.
Miss Mable Holland, OF Fulton
visited home folks Sunday.
Lawn parties are the order Of tn
day now.
Watch out for the ex-Confederat
reunion Sept. 11-l2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21


II. l.. Buckley VS.. Valentine Erdel
ct al, ejectment.
Nancy J. Howe VS.. City OF Mexico,
damages.
Morrison Lakeland VS.. G. s. A. R.R.
Co., damages.
G. E. Houchens VS.. G. s. A. R.R. Co.,
damages.
James Wilson VS.. G. & A. r. R. Co.,
damages.
State exrel Harrison is the title Of
separate back tax suits against the
following parties:
Louisa B. Lakeland.
W.-F. Woodward ct al.
Chas. w. Hape.
l. J. Kirkland.
VIM. B. Langford.
]. w. Stevens ct al.
Mary b, Shoffeast.
Celia Baker.
Eliza N. Smith.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Onice at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending August 2l, 1902, which II not
called for in thirty days will be sent
TO the dead letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say advertised"
Bradley, Ben; Burnet, 1. j.; Bruen,
Sam; Baker, Geo.; Carver, Chas. ;Dyne,
Alfred; Edmonson, B.; Fisher, Mary
c.; Gunon, E. E.; Howe, John; Hen
ich, Alice; Jones, A. R.: King, W. c.;
Keith, S. c.. Larkln, N. LAWN, r. p.
Meyers, Belle; Moss, J. T.; Miterl,
Frank; Martin, ID. A.; Reynolds, w.
NJ; Robinson, Sada; Sellg, NJ. Thomas,
Enie; Ward, J. W.; Willis, W. A.
WIN. TRELoAR, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
FROM SKINNER.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SKINNER, Aug. 19.-Pickett s. Day,
OF Centralia, bought oats here last
week at 2lc per bushel.
VIM. Seaman threshed about fve
days for Judge Lewis, threshing In all
about 5000 bushels OF oats and 80 bu-
shells Of timothy.
The protracted meeting at Midway
closed last Sunday night with ten ad-
ditlons to the church. The baptizlng
Sunday evening, Aug. 10.
IL is reported that DIR. Blankenship
will return to his old place near
Youngs Creek. His many friends re-
joice at his returning.
Miss Byrd Locke, OF Mexico, after 3
weeks visit with Miss May Lewis, re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss Kathryn NJ Yarnon returned
to her home In Mexico Saturday after
few weeks visit with relatives here.
Miss Bertha Snidow, who was the
guest of Miss Carrie Moore the past
week, returned to her home in Mexico
Friday.
A few of our young people spent
Friday evening in the woods. They
we're Misses Fannie Jesse, Liza La
zear, Kathryn Varnon, Patti and Lena
Bruce, Leona and Winnie Fox, Byrd
Locke and May Lewis; ;Messrs. Marshall
Faddis, Omar and Eugene Dickerson,
Elmer Powell and Porter Bruce. a
most enjoyable time was had by all.
Mrs. w. A. Powell chaperoned the
crowd.
James A. Lewis sold load Of 1900
pound steers to Sims and Hayes at 7c
per pound.
Mr.. Barnes, of Centralia, was here
last week buying good mule colts, pay
ing from $40 to $50 per head.
Meyer Bros. put a new self-feeder
on their separator about a week ago.
1t is a grand trick and works to per-
fection.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Mamie Faddis Is improving after a
severe spell OF typhoid fever.
The regular meeting at Bethlehem
was postponed for one meeting only to
the fifth Saturday and Sunday, which
viii be the beginning OF series Of
sermons by the pastor, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Mackanee, of Howard county.
Harve Vance and family we're visi-
tors to relatives and friends near Shell
bina last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
Mrs. Ollie Faddis is better,
Roy Lewis has the fever.
FROM WESTERN POINT.

Correspondence OF the Ledger
WESTERN POINT, August l9.-We
had bountiful rain here yesterday.
Farmers are rejoicing over good
crops, but they regret seeing so many
land buyers In our midst.
We regret to hear that j. r. Hays is
down with the fever.
]. r. Brown was in our neighbor-
hood recently.
Rev. Mr.. Britt is holding a very
successful meeting at the chapel,
aided by Rev. Howell, Of st. Joe.
W. E. Hoke, of Odell, ILL.,, made a
flying visit to friends here last week.
Ross Davis is the guest of his sister,
being on his vacation. He is with
the United States Minister at Alexan-
dria, Asia Minor.
George Davis, Of Idaho, is among
his old friends.
With sympathy we chronicle the
death of Elizabeth Foddy, only child
Of j. E. Foddy and wife, She was
just four years old, blessed with a
sweet disposition. The angels carry
away the brightest flowers first.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
FRANK N, RAGSDALE, Next Door to Southern Bank.

Nat Brown, Of St. Louis, is visiting
his mother and family, north of town.
There is some talk Of coal shaft
being sunk on the Byron Barton farm
just north of town. There is great
deal OF coal around Laddonia and all
that is needed is digging for it.
Mrs. Moss will leave soon for her
new home In Center. The following
ladies' gave her a surprise party
Wednesday evening at her residence;
Mesdames N. NJ. Clark, VIM. O'Herin,
s. v. Wilder, NJ. Bybee, S. Landrum,
S. Jinkins, NJ. Sears, Griggs and J..
Pierce. Supper was served at $3.50
o'clock.
Some OF our farmers predict that
hogs will be low In December.
Misses Hattie Vandeventer and
Mary Hatton returned from Columbia
last Friday after attending school a
month at the State University.
A prOtracted meeting commences at
the Christian church the 7th Of
September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
PRAIRIE VIEW ITEMS.

Ih4IHlE VIEW ITEMS
Correspondence of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Aug. 20.-A protrac-
ted meeting is going on at Groves
Chapel.
Elizabeth, the 4-year-old child OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Foddy, died Thursday
at 8 O'Clock Of cholera infantum. Az
fection for this child had crept in the
hearts OF everyone and her parents
have the sympathy Of the entire COM
munity.
Mrs. Paxton is some better.
Mrs. johnson Davis is quite III.
Mrs. Ed. Gamble is suffering from
asthma.
Mrs. G. r. Gamble has hay fever.
Threshing was about finished in
this section last week. Oats turned
out from IS to 50 bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Withers and wife, of Mexico,
spent last week here with friends.
Little Cora Davis, who broke her
leg, is doing nicely.
Ross Davis, OF Ohio, is visiting rela-
tlves here.
Corn is being contracted here at 81
per barrel.
Farmers are cribbing their oats, as
not enough is offered for them by buy
ers.
George Davis is back from Washing
ton.
Mrs. Thomas Atkins is home from a
months visit in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cad Crockett's friends
welcome them back to the ID. X.
Crockett home.
Mac Davis left Tuesday for Texas
looking after his interest there.
Misses Mary Eller, Hattie Hender-
son and Mrs. @. Henderson, OF Hatton,
were the guests OF the Misses Harri.
son Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
FROM YOUNGS CREEK.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
YoUNGs CREEK, August l9.-The
association will convene at Berea
church next Saturday and last until
Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Riney and son win conduct
a series of meetings at Mt. Zion, com
mencing next Monday night.
IL is with sadness we chronicle the
death OF Miss Susan Hawkins,of Paris,
which occurred at the hospital in st,
Louis last week. Her remains were
inferred at Paris last Friday. She
was well and favorably known here
having visited in this community fol
several years. To the bereaved fam
lily we extend heartfelt sympathy.
Samuel Crawford and family, Of
Huntsville, returned home last Thurs
day, after pleasant visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. Eliza Howard, Of Slater, is Wis
iting at Mrs. Gus Howard's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-21
FROM POWELES FORD.

IT NUN 4 W II LIZ - n HCAAA(s
Correspondence of the Ledger.
PowELL's Ford, August 19.-R. S,
Fletcher, Of st. Louis, visited at r.
w. Powell's last week.
Albert billiard, of Benton City, Wis
tied his father, Robert billiard, last
week.
+. 7. Carter and family attended
the county meeting at Liberty church
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week
r. w. Powell sold a mule colt to A
N. Carter for $50 recently.
Mrs. Henry Wesler and family Wis
tied Gus Wesler, near Sun Rise church
recently.
Misses Nell Sallee and Lola Powell
of Mexico, are spending a few days
with Maye Powell.
Mrs. Bates Fletcher and children, Of
st. Louis, are visiting friends In this
vicinity.
The church at Sun Rise has a new
organ.
James Powell and daughter, OF Ben
ton City, visited at the ford Sunday
Miss Leila Wiley entertained hel
friends at a lawn party Thursday
night.
The infant of j. r. johnson was
buried at Sun Rise church Friday
morning.
Miss Lena Shuttle visited In Mexico
Sunday.
Frank Harris and wife visited theiI
cousin, Mrs. Zina billiard, Thursday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton, from south Of
town, visited their grandfather, M. q,
Barnes, Sunday.
We had a very welcome rain yester'
dav