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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Woodmen Of the World.

A camp of the Woodmen of the
World was organized at the A. o. u
". ball Monday night. December 10
by Deputy S. Bergman, of Kansas
City. The camp was named Progress
and the following officers were elected
and Installed;
]. D. Pratt, Consul Commander.
]. F. Gelvin, Adviser Lieutenant.
Sam Morris, Banker.
j. n. Gross, Clerk.
Ed MCGEE, Escort.
G. F. Gelvin, Waterman.
II. f Pearl, Sentry.
DR.. NJ. E. Crawford, Physician.
L. B. Barnett, Clyde Gelyin, @. H.
Drake, Managers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
WEST SIDE SQUARE.
THE HOLIDAY.
The Length of the Christmas Vaca'
ton for Mexico's Schools.

The Christmas vacation at Hardin
College will begin at noon Friday,
December 10, and last until the morn
ing of Tuesday, January 6.
At the Mexico Public schools the
length Of the holidays will be several
days shorter. The vacation will begin
at noon or 4 p. m. on December "a,
and school will recommence at 8 a. m
January 6.
The Missouri Military Academy's
Christmas recess will begin at 4 p. M,
Friday, December 20, and will end on
the morning Of January 5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
BENTON CITY ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CrTY, Dec, 17.-John and
Walter LANG went to Kansas City
Saturday to visit their sister.
G. W. johnson went to st. Louis
Sunday to buy holiday goods,
James and Willis johnson passed
through here Monday en- route to Bill
English's to cry his sale.
X. Nicely is here from Colorado to
spend Christmas with his mother.
Jim Hendrix and family moved tC
Benton this week.
Joe Hildebrand and and family ex'
pect to move to st, Louis to reside.
Owing to the inelement weather the
supper given by the ladies of the
Presbyterian church was not largely
attended. The neat sum of sS5.2l
was realized.
Charlie Pelsue was down from Cen
tralia Saturday.
A. f. Romans went TO st. Louis
Friday to purchase holiday goods.
Lee Green, Of Centralia, was a Wis.
itor here Saturday.
Leslie Geetings was up from Mont
gomery Saturday.
The following were business visitors
to Mexico Saturday: Tom Hicks and
wife and daughter, Alb billiard, George
Marshall, Lee Mundy and two sons,
Charles Dunin, James Carroll, John
and Tom Callahan, Lena Collins, Car
Dews, Albert Davis, Bill Bruce and
Jack Madden.
Jesse Seybold and wife, OF Nebraska
are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs
John HoaseSs. They hadn't seen eael
other for is years.
The NJ. W. A. elected the following
officers at their regular meeting might
In December:
DIR. 7. II. Diven, ". C.
D. B. Douglass, W. A.
French Douglass, B.
r.. S. Douglass, CierK.
Dink Mcdaniel, Escort.
Ed Todd, Waterman.
Fred Kellerhals, Sentry.
Fred Precht, Direct. 3 years.
DR.. w. II. Douglass, Direct. 2 years
A. NJ. Pearson, Direct. / year.
DR.. T. II. Diven, Physician.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
LADDONLA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Dec. 16,-Mrs. Wm. Nc
Coy, who has been in poor health for
sometime, went to st. Louis last week
for medical treatment. She writes
back that she is improving.
The Public Schools will give two
weeks vacation during the holidays;
the Business College will also give
two weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor preached for the
first time in the new Methodist church
last Sunday. IL is nicely furnished
and the ladies of that church deserve
much praise for their energy In pro-
curing money. BY their efforts sew
eral hundred dollars were raised for
the church,
Mr.. Sippie, the mail carrier, has
moved to town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Ladies' Of the Macraheea.

Ladies' Of The Maccabees. Washins-
ton Hive, No. 3, elected the following
officers for 1908:
Past Commander, Rosa CreaSey.
Commander, Oceola Lane.
Lieut.. Commander, Callie Crawford.
Record Keeper, Alice Riley.
Finance Keeper, Elizabeth Campbell
Chaplain, Eta Hape.
Sergeant, BERTHE Harris.
Mistress-at-Arms, Eta Hughes.
Sentinel, Lydia Adams.
Picket, M0llie O'Donal.
Carving sets, fine pocket knives, and
shears that will cut.
FERRIS q CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
I The Best Presents for Christmas.
The best Christmas presents
Z are books. See Sallee the Book
5 man for the best selection at
J reasonable prices.
Two More Rural Routes.

According to adviees received at
this office from Hon. Champ Clark
two additional rural free delivery
routes will be established out Of Mex
leo on February l, making Q in all.
The two new routes will cover ter
ritOry bewteen Mexicoand the country
south of Benton City and between
Mexico and Cant, being numbered !
and 8, respectively.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Crusade Commandery,

Crusade Commandery, X. T., No. %,
met Tuesday night and elected and
also installed the following officers fol
the ensuing year:
j. A. Glandon, L. c.
Peter Arnold, Gen.
John Abbay, Q. S.
A. II. Kallmeyer, Prelate.
John A. Guthrie, Treasurer.
John j. Steele, Recorder.
+. A. Morris, S. w.
e S Cave, J, w.
i. r Jesse, st. B.
W. B. NJ. Cook, Sw. b.
J. l. Simpson, Warden.
Light-running Linstroth farm wag-
on. See US before you buy.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Kate Dudley. of Moline. has gone /,

Kate Dudley, of Molino, has gone to
Texas to spend the winter. We hope
her health will improve in that eli
mate.
Mrs. Kate Pitcher has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. jim
Browning, OF Mexico.
Frank CauthorD has returned from
Chillicothe, where he attended school,
A number of men in this neighbtr'
hood are losing hogs.
Look out for the surprise weddh
at Youngs Creek December 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Maddox enter.
tanned at dinner In honor Of theii
father, George s. Maddox, 1t being biz
73rd birthday. The table fairly
groaned under its wealth Of daintir S
to which all did ample justice. Thost
present were II. @. Berry, W. Wood
and wife, G., S. Maddox, Mrs. G. e
Maddox, Forrlst Berry, Leila and Law
renee Lipp, W. H. Berry and family
and John Wilson and family,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Miss Mary Irene Carter, the 14-year'
old daughter Of Wm. Carter, dled In
that city Monday morning at4o'clock-
Funeral services viii be conducted
over the remains at st. Peters church
In Fulton by Father ]. j. Dillon, Of
Mexico, at 2 O'Clock Tuesday after
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Neva French, WslI.Known :,
Mexico Married at Shelby.
vile, Illinois.

MISS Neva French, of ShelbyyiIle.
NJ, wei. known in Mexico a sister Of
Mrs. j. M. Pollard and p 8
cave, Of this city, was marr Ito one
% ehel0yyille's most promtE and
wealthy citizens a few days sill Miss
french was most popular with all who
knew her, and the LEDGER Joins other
friends In extending cordial congratp.
iatlons. The shelbyville ull.l Gamer
referring to the wedding says:
one Of the prettiest home weddings
IN s~helbyville was that Of DR.. Guy q.
Braker and Miss Neva French Thurs.
day evening, at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Saml French
IL was intended as a quiet home wed.
ding, and only twenty-five or thirty
guests we're present besides the i'm
medlate relatives. Just before eight
O'CLOCK Miss Helen bearing sang a
pretty solo, and at its conclusion Miss
Esta Graybill began playing the we'd
Jung march from L~ohengrin. The
wedding party marched downstairs led
oy Ruth Durkee and Bee bearing
Little Eddie Cave and Mary Pollard
came next, and were followed by the
bride and groom. The bride was at
tlred In white, with bridal veil, and
The groom in conventional black. The
large room in which the ceremony was
performed was decorated entirely in
white and green, with beautiful effect,
and there beneath an arch of smilax.
Rev. B. W. Tyler took the solemn vows
of this happy couple, using the beauti-
full, but simble ring ceremony. There
were no attendants, but a number of
very immediate young friends were
seated at the brides table, which
bore decorations Of pink and green
and white.
Congratulations were hearty, for it
would be hard to find a couple in Shell
byville who have more sTiends.
The happy couple left at lO;24 for
Chicago, and their friends literally
showered them with rice and old shoes
and everything else in the catalogue
of luck-producing articles.
The bride has long been one of Shell
byville's fairest daughters, and there
was good cause for it. Warm-hearted
kind, handsome and cultured, she had
the widest possible circle of friends / n
a city the size of ours. DR.. Fraker is
a young dentist with a future. AL
though only having an Office here a
short time, he has a good practice.
Aud bedsides, he is Shelbyvillian, born
and reared in this good old town, the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Fraker. He
has a host OF friends.
Long may Joy and prosperity abide
in the home OF this happy couple, is
The wish Of their many friends, includ-
ing the Union.
IL your stove bakes too slow, takes too
nupb funl pr dpav NOT haat uttglataNf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

selection Christmas night at the
Christmas tree, entitled "My Pas
Waltz"
Rev. G. @. Long filed his regular APP
pointment, at the Baptist church
Sunday morning and evening.
VIII Warner came up from st.
Charles Thursday for few days Visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
FROM ROWENA.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RowENA, Dec. l6. - Some of oul
Sunday Schools have been dismissed
for the season.
WIN Smiley has a little girl very
low with pneumonia.
Those who butchered last week were
Albert Turner and T. j. Rowe.
Hoyt Merry is through gathering
corn.
j. A. Fountain was a visitor here
Wednesday.
Mr.. Cletton sold his hogs to Mr.
Hoyt at &C per ID.
Mr.. Peck sold his hogs to Jas. Starr
at 7c per ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

The following is the list Of stock
shipments for the week beginning
December 10 and ending December 16.
Dec. 10: Lewis, johnson & Co., s.
hogs to east St Louis; Chas. Dean, a
cattle to east St Louis; r. A. Boyd,
As cattle TO Chicago; R. A. Kerr, %
cattle TO Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!

Dolls of all klnds--as only here in
Mexico - Dolls by the hundred at
prices to make this the doll center of
Mexico.
Special values in dressed dolls at 1Oc,
25c, 49c and CSC.
In our early purchases Of kid body
Dolls for this season we were able to
ecure values far better than ever be-
fore, our purchases for the four stores
amounting to over 81, 900 in this line
alone.
Our special values at Csc, ACC, soc,
75c, CSC and SI.25.
China Dolls from 1c up.
Fine line Of Bisque and China Doll
Heads, all sizes and all kinds, at sc
and up.
Our kid body Dolls we're all bought
with an eye to wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
An Editorial Warning

The lady ~ who yesterday called
the attention Of another lady to our
patched breecheS, whereat both
laughed so heartily, is informed that
a new pair will be purchased when
her husbands bill is settled. 1t has
been due nearly a year. Don't criti-
else a printers dress too closely while
you are wearing silk with money due
Us. Tell your husband to send us
$40 Is and save the cost of a lawsuit.
We need another pair of pants.-Ex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Marriage licenses were granted Mon
day TO the following persons:
John Fewell, Of Sedalia, and Mrs
Anne Perkins, Of Carrollton.
VIM. Mop. Daniel, Of Vandalia, anC
Bessie Utterback, Of Vandalla.
Marriage licenses were issued Wed
nesday to the following persons:
Chas. Lamb, OF West Grove, Iowa
and Annie Hofriehter, of Mexico.
Ernest H. Love and Nettie Hardy
Of Rails county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

have for sale or trade a good two
story brick store house, all complete
with shelves, counters, drawers, etc.
already for occupancy at Benton City
Mo. B. WADDIEeToS,
4b.I2t Benton CITY, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Eurs Wanted.

Skunks, prime, large, black,
$3.50 each. Minks, prime:
large, dark, $500 each. Rae
coons, prime, large, $1.26
each. 'Possum, prime, large.
so cents. 39-4t
SAM R
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
FROM SOUTH SALT RIVER.

FROM SOUTH SALT RIVER.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SOUTH SALT RIVER, Dec. 16.-Tht
rainy weather has checked corn Shuck
ing and the crop is about half gather
ed.
Geo. Eller, who has been sick, ii
able to be up and is visiting in Mexico
Andy Hood and wifeare. slowly i'm
proving.
r. A. Byrns and Mrs, Geo. W. Greer
are on the sick list.
Mrs. Thomas Hickman has the
pneumonia.
Judge Burroughs, of Illinois, Ii
visiting Capt. D. S. Burroughs.
Miss Emma Green visited her uncle.
r. T. Byars and family, of NORTH
Audrain, last week.
Garland Lockridge, who has sold bis
farm for a handsome price, contem'
plates locating In Old Mexico.
Earl Walker shipped two car loads
of sheep to Chicago Monday.
Fred Walker has gone to Colorado
for the benefit of his health.
John Sanford and family have gone
to Fort Collins, Colorado to reside
permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
COUNTY NEWS.
MT CARMEL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MT. CARMEL, Dec. 16.-John Jami
son, Of Livingston, Montana, is the
guest of relatives at this place.
A daughter of John Jerman, who
has been very i'll of typhoid fever, /:
some better.
j.. A. Lowry and wife spent last
Sunday with Mr.. David.
W. Copenhamer and Elder Bran
stetter have formed a co-partnershiT
to buy produce Of all kinds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Buy your wife a superior cookin
stove or range for Christmas. Quiel
bakers, fuel savers.
FERRIS & CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

MexieoS Finance Minister, while
recognizing the financial depression,
takes a hopeful view Of the situation
and predicts a surplus OF Government
receipts over expenses for the ensuing
fiscal year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Gloves and Specials.

Just received, a large shipment Of
our celebrated Voltaire and Virginia
Kid Gloves, In the newest shades,
which are positively the best 81 and
S1.50 Gloves on the market.
SO dozen Ladies' Golf Gloves, in all
the different weayeS, in both plain and
fancy colors, at 25c and 49c.
rs dozen Misses and Children's Golf
Gloves at 25c to ACC.
10 dozen Ladies fur top Kid Mittens
at ACC and CSC.
Fine line of Medallions at 25c, ACC
and CSC.
Special values In fine Purses, Chate-
lalns and Wrist Bags Csc, 49c, Toe, CSC,
up to &3.49.
3 gross, sterling trimmed, ebonoid
Letter Openers at &c each.
Rogers A Nc. l Silyerware as be-
low:
Cream Ladies 49c, Cold Meat Forks
SOC, Oyster Forks 25c, Berry Spoons
CSC, Gravy Ladies 75c, Olive Forks ACC.
We have a we'll assorted lot of Books
and our 25c, ACC and CSC kind are ex-
ceptional values.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Illinois labor men are preparing to
use all their influence upon the coming
session Of the Legislature to procure
the repeal of the convict labor law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Fancy Xmas Lamps.

This line comprises the choicest dec
orations shown this season and buying
direct from the largest manufactures
without the middle mans profit en-
ables US to name prices much less
than those who buy from jobbers.
Our Lamps were a little delayed this
season on account of strikes, so we are
forced to crowd two months retailing
into two weeks, so have marked them
at prices far below value. Compare
our 75c Lamp with what our competi-
tors are getting 81 and $1.25 for and
so on throughout our line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Dear Santa Claus:
Funeral of John Leniton.

The funeral Of John @. Leniton, who
died in Fulton Monday morning, was
held at the Catholic Church In this
city Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock,
Rev. Father J. J. Dillon officiating.
The pail bearers were: Willard
Potts, James Finn, Hugh Towson and
Mark Stephenson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Special-5Oc Solid Silver Thlmbles
ljc; others, Soc, soc, 75c.
DEARING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

irS. Thomas, Of Paola, Kansas, /.
guest OF her daughter, Miss Flora
Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

i or the best selection OF Christmas
bdles go to Smith Bros; they are
kaper. d&wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS.
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus:
MARTTNsBURe, Mo-, Dec. I5.-I will
write you a few lines to let you know
what I want for Christmas. / want a
toy watch, some peanuts, candy and a
second reader. Yours truly,
Juanita johnson.
Dear Santa Claus;
HALLsvILLE, Mo-, Dec. l5.-Christ-
mas is coming and l though l would
write you a letter and tell you what |
want for Christmas. | want some
candy, two or three oranges and some
nuts. l want a pair of skates. | don't
want to ask YOU for too many things,
but you can bring me a little Of any
thing you have. l would like a story
book. Santa, / am going to school,
and | am reading in the third reader.
| think | will close my letter.
Your friend,
Ida Austin.
Deaf santa ClauS:
PERRY, Mo, Dec. 15.-I am in
Perry, Mo-, vas but l will be home at
grandpa's Christmas eve, SO don't for
get me. l want a big doll, some books
and a nice game.
Your little friend,
Julia Myrtle Tucker.
Dear Santa Claus:
ANADARKo, OKLA, Dec. 81
thought | had better write and tell
you that | have moved away from
Mexico to Anadarko, Okla. / want a
train, drum, water wagon, fire wagon,
Noah's ark, some candy and nuts.
Ralph Freelin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

January Standard patterns, Just
keiyed by US contain the following
kelties: Drop Shoulder waist, Mon
Carlo shirt waist costume.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs d. G.. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

All kinds of money to loan
at lower rates than ever offer.
ed before.
GUTHRIE g. RICKETTS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
National Editorial Association.

From the Globe-Democrat.
A call will be issued soon for a meet
ing Of the executive committee Of the
National Editorial Association, to be
b Id In St.Louis In February. The
president of the association is Senator
GA. Willard, of New York. The exec
utlye committee is composed OF sixty
representatives from every state and
district association in the United
States, and plans will be made by it
for the next annual meeting Of the as
ISOLATION at Omaha. Robert N.
White, of the Mexico MO- LEDGER, is
recording secretary, and J. NJ. Page, Of
he J~erseyville tIll.l Democrat, is cor,
responding secretary Of the association
and they will aid in planning the local
arrangements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

eeo. Robertson and Il. d. Rodgers
! home from a business trip to st.
nia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

ganted-Veal calves at Owens
rket, dewitt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

J. R. Hays was here from Audrain
Enty, Mo-, and marketed 81 head Of
-lb hogs that sold at s8.35.-Satur-
i Lire Stock Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

sDr. Ramsey, formerly of Mexico, is
IN located at Greeley, Colo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

b to BLuM'S for your Christmas
Rsents. You know they are better
II cheaper,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

For sale-a COW and calf. w. NJ.
knly 645 North Clark avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

The Wabash railroad company paid
their Audrain county taxes amount
ing to IS, I13.4T Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

a7 Roger Bros. Knives and Forks
1t at BEARINGS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

In. William Harper, who has been
%y III, is resting easier to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

COrduroys for upholstering at
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs d. G.. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

See our S25. 90 Steel Ranges
|ith high warming closet;
ley are guaranteed to cook
Dual to any in the market.
South Side Hardware Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Watches that are sold at Other
places, as the lowest in the city, car
be bought of us for less money. We
buy for cash and that is the reason we
can do it. PITCHER JEWELLERY Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

prs. Shoush & Miss Hofsess, Mexict
seopaths, north side square. ofic
hrS 8 a. m. 10 s p. m. 2etf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

A, II. Kallmeyer Of New Florence,
4 here on business Tuesday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Eeber's Bakery is the place to buy
In Xmas goods. DIX
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Born, TO MI. and Mrs. John Dahlem,
IT., seven miles north Of Mexico, q
daughter, on Saturday, Dec. Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Smith Bros. have the largest and
best Cranberries in town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
TULIP ITEMS.


Correspondence of the Ledger.
TULIP, Dec. 16.-Owlng to the bad
weather corn gathering has been
checked.
Arch Mckinney has decided to
quit farming on account of his wife's
poor health and will embark In the
mercantile business here, he having
bought a half interest in DR.. John
sons store.
Henry Fountain passed through
Tulip Monday with a nice bunch Of
mules he bought from parties near
Madison.
The young ladies Of the Christian
congregation here will give an enter
tainment at the church on the night
of Dec. Goth. Admission, loo.
Elder Ferguson will fill his last ap-
pointment in this years work next
Saturday evening at ! and Sunday at
IL and I.
"Uncle" Thomas McManaway slip
he'd on the ice and fell, bruising him
self considerably.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

M. Love, of the Singer M~anufactur.
4 Company, is in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

"a are offering genuine values IT,
Prcoats, Suits for men, youths and
Is. RICKETTS, s. EMMoNsD h. G. Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Nv r, M. Cook, of Montgomery City
\ here Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

smith Bros. will be closed all day
SFistmaS. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

i. L. Stephens, Of the Columbia
kuld, was in this city Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

EloakS in all sizes and colors al
katly reduced prices at BLUM'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

b T. Mckinney, Of Moberly, was
Il Tuesday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

|cold.FIlled Watches s., sl3, SIT, s2l
N al at BEARINGS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

n W. Ouackenbush was here from
zarshall Tuesday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

John C. Leniton, of Mexico, died
Monday morning at Fulton, Mo. The
funeral services win be held at the
Catholic Church in this city on Wed.
nesday morning at 10 O'Clock. Inter.
ment in the Catholic Cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

1t will pay you to see US before
making you Xmas. purchases. W.
can save you money.
d2-w1t PITCHER JEWELLERY 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

nine candies = largest selection at
leber's Bakery
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

1NIclde Alarm Clocks this week from
i IN AZ at BEARINGS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

His Maud Grimm is the guest of
Eatiyes in Columbia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

b, and Mrs. Berry are entertaining
Dir sister, Mrs. Il. J. Ryan and
lighter, Marie, of Cranbrook, d. O.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
MAXWELL Farm Sold.

Joseph Maxwell has sold the Reed
farm, just east of Mexico, to Mr.Galla'
way, of Iowa, for $4,000. This is a
53O-acre farm with splendid improve
ments. and sold cheap enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

l. r Kennen, Of yandalia, was here
hiesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Zee Green, of Centralla, bought
en mules of James Dowell last week
i Is mules and one horse from Ben
idleton Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Suggestion Gifts for Gents.

Wilson Bros. fine Neckwear, in all
new shapes and latest patterns, at Csc
and Acc.
Wilson Bros. nobby Muflers, fine
quality
Narrow hemstltched Linen Hand
kerchiefs at Csc, Soc and 49c.
Gents fine dress Gloves at csc and
$l.45.
Fine quality guaranteed Pocket
Knives at Acc to csc.
Imported Hosiery at 25c TO 4gc.
Gents Military Brushes at sl.0S to
S3.49 per pair.
Clothes Brushes at 25c.
Nice leather Purses, 25c up.
Emery Shirts, 81 and s1.5O.
Watch Fobs at 49c.
Shaving Mugs, 25e 10 49c.
Fancy japanese silk Handkerchiefs
for 49c.
Nice Flannelette Night Robes at
CSC.
Nice silk Umbrellas.
Pair Wilson Bros. Suspenders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18

Ne are exclusive agents for the Cen
herie Kid gloves. We fit them tt
! hand. dat Wit
/ RICKETTS, & EMMoNs D. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-12-18
Holiday Handkerchief Bargains.

500 dozen OF all kinds of Ladies' and
Gents Handkerchiefs, bought from
the largest manufactures in the coun-
try for cash, at much less than regu-
lar prices, and will be put on sale at
special prices for holiday trade.
Fine embroidered Handkerchlefs at
Sc, 1Oc, 15c and Csc.
Special values In Ladies all linen
hemstitched Handkerchiefs at Sc, 10c,
l5c and 25c.
Special values in Mems white hem
stitched Handkerchiefs at 10c, 3 for
25e; Csc and 49c.
Our line Of Gents and Ladies' Muf-
flerS are all the latest styles, ranging
in price from 25c to s. .9S. We show
nothing but Wilson Bros. patterns.