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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

BosroN, Jan. 3l.-sneered at by
George McGibbon, whom he had met
In the barroom Of the Shakespeare Inn
for the first time to-day, John Bon
nette shot and killed his tOrmentoT
and then killed himself. Bonnette,
noticing that his ale glass had not
been properly rinsed, spoke to the bar
tender about IT, McGibbon sneered
at this, and words and blows followed.
The quarrel continued to the side
walk, where BOnnette drew a revolver
and shot McGibbon IN the face, killing
him instantly. Bonnette ran around
the corner where, facing a crowd OF
p~ursuers, be shot himself In the right
temple and fell dead. Both were
workingmen Of good reputation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Immediate Cuban annexation may
force Itself upon the administration
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

&Twsnty Years Agos
This Week.


II. S. Steele elerseo for BLUM.
Geo Clark was an auetioneer.
Frank Tonlinson and Miss Lucy
Martin were we'd.
Charlie EmmOns and Miss Moliie
Leeper wen wed.
Born, to Redman Galloway and
wife, a daughter,
Ethel, daughter Of J. W. Plnnkett
aud wife. was sick.
Il. Grant Moore, Of Roodhouse, lIi.i
visited in this city.
L. L. Romans was studying medi-
cine with DR.. French,
Samuel Ellis, county school COM
missioner, was very sick.
NJ. Blum was opening up a stock Of
gods at GrahamS old stand.
Zach Hughletts residence, u miles
southeast OF Vandalia, burned.
Willie Boyd was employed in the
W. ". Culbertson grocery store,
Dan Henderson, the depot agent,
was III. Henry Fowler filed his
place
WIN. Lake and Venie Beagles, both
OF Audrain county, we're married at
Laddonia.
A heavy wind blew OF part Of the
Christian Church steeple and damaged
a couple Of stores.
The ladies Of the Episcopal church
gave a pound party at the home of Or.
Patterson's. About s2l was cleared.
Cards were out announcing the ap.
preaching marriage of NJ. ].
Oliver, Of this city, and Miss Lizzie
Thompson, of Kirksville.
Barnes & Lakenan sold for Joel Ha-
den to Andrew Luckie the Martin
House property for sl,4Oo. Mr..
Luekie was to erect a marble shop on
the lot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Few persons have any idea Of the
enormous amount Of mail received dur
ing the buster seasons Of the year by
50 large a house as The Curtis Publish
ing Company, Of Philadelphia, which
publishes The Ladies Homo Journal and
The Saturday Eyening POa. With this
company the month OF December
usually brings the heaviest daily mails,
and on q Thursday last December all
previous records we're broken. On that
day the actual number Of letters re
eeived was $3.50. These contained IS
1T subscriptions to the two periodicals
mentioned, and SIS, 1854 in express
and money ordersand In cash. Toopeni
receipt for. tabulate and file these
letters. and acknowledge each one
separately, requires the work Of q
small army Of young women, who, need
less TO say, have no time 10 spare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

A dance was given Monday night at
the Montezuma for Misses Virginia
Dyas, OF Columbia, and Belle Buck
nef. 1t was well attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Barnes & Lakenan sold for Joel Ha-
den to Andrew Luckie the Martin
House property for sl,40o. Mr..
Luekie was to erect a marble shop on
the lot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Cards were out announcing the APP
preaching marriage of NJ. J.
Oliver, of this city, and Miss Lizzie
Tbomnsun. of Kirksville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Working Overtime.

Eight-h0ur laws are ignored bythose
tireleSs little workers-Dr Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing Indigestion,
biliousness, constipation, sick head
ache and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only &c at L~leweliyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Something That win Do You Goo

Something That win Do You Good
We know Of no way In which W.
can be OF more service to our Teaders
than 10 tell them Of something that
will be Of real good to them. For this
eason We want to aequaint them with
what we consider one Of the very best
remedies on the market for coughs,
colds, and that alarming complaint,
Group. W. refer TO Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. We have used il with
such good results in our family so long
that II has become a household neces-
sity. BY its prompt use we haven't
any doubt but that it has time and
again prevented Group. The testimony
is given upon u own experience, and
we suggest that our readers, especially
those who have small children, always
beep IL IN their homes as o safeguard
against croup.-Camden Is. O. Messon.
gsr. For sale By an druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Kidney Complaints
You can address IN strictest
LYDIA z. PINKHAH HE'D 90.


The trial Of the case Of the South
ern Bank vs.. J. T. Baker, assignee,
has been on trial nearly all day and
may run into next week.
T. II. Winans vs.. Alice f. Ragsdale
plaintiffs motion for new trial over
ruled.
John B. Gregory vs.. Jacob A. Quick,
verdict as follows: Count one, SIC II;
count two, sl99 69;connt three, sl99 50.
Southern Bank VS.. John T. Baker;
on trial.
In the matter OF the Christian
Church Of Mexico; articles OF agree
ment filed.
City OF Mexico IS. Julia Cook; de-
PENDANTS motion to quash informa-
ton sustained.
State ex rel Stewart, curator, VS..
S. C. Palmer ct al, Nos. l, 2, 3 and 4;
dismissed at cost Of defendants.
Simmons Hardware Co. vs.. J. S.
Smith; judgment Of revival Of leln.
State ex rel Mayer, curator, VS.. S. c.
Palmer ct al, Nos. l, 2, 3 and 4: dis.
missed at cost Of defendants.
Yancey and Fonville VS.. Joseph
Maxwell; alias writ issued, cause con
tinued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Receuhon

There was a very swell reception in
st. Louis Friday at Mrs Paul Browns,
both afternoon and evening. MrS
Church Bridgford, OF Kansas City,
Misses Sue Robertson, OF this city and
Byrd Jourdan, Of st. Louis assisted.
Miss Robertson loked lovely in an
exquisite gown Of black point de spirit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
THEY CRUSH The POWERS

This Is written IN midOotobsr. The long.
Oppressive sufnner e quite gene. Fading
Leaf, xithsring tree and TIE rushing corr IN
frost, rain, snow.-they are coming. You
rsmsmber Last winter: Of 1900 and 1901.
The weather vas cruel. All the tkouE
ands Il killed, and fhe hundreds Of th0us-
snds I. manned and crippled Oh, the
rough grasp Il lad On men Il work, women
ai home, and ehildfaa il cribs and cradles.
Coughs that began before Thanksgiving
Day are rAeking and tessing them stn; yes,
and growing wonas as they dig deeper Into
the poor, tired throat and lungA- Many
were cured By using Brnsonis Porous Plas-
teri. For the soothing and healing power
Of these Plzsters is wonderful They con
Quar the complaints
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Elder r. II. Taylor win preach at
Rush Hill Baptist church the second
Sunday in February and church meet
ing on Saturday before. All members
are requested 10 be present as there is
special business TO be attended to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Dr. Green Mccall, the Chicago &
Alton Railroad 90. physician at Full
ton, well known In this city, says that
Prof. Humphries and M. ROBIN, who
we're injured In the wreck and taken
home by the doctor a few days ago, are
doing nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qainine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
natured is on each box. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
THAT ARE EILLIna THE PEOPLE.

No othar plaster. 10 ether msdicins or ap-
piiuafion, can compare with them. Coughs,
ooldz, hackaehe, rhsumsuzm, lumbago,
hdnsy and LIVER troublea, ssthmA. infu-
ensA.-thsy all 60 down before Benson's
Plassars Ike 3 szow iHnzge In the sun
Yea can't throw money sway on 3 Bsnson's
Plaster. Everybody i going 70 use them
tbs season But make certain yo1 get tie
esnuinz Al drazgiaA Q We vi prepay
postage OF any number ordered In ths
United stzfss en- rsosipt Of 25e ssch
6sabay 4 Jahzssz, AfE. Chsnsts, M.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Mrr. MeKinleY Entertained

Friday afternoon Mrs. J. ". Nc
Kinley most delightfully."- entertained.
This is the third or fourth party Mrs.
Mckinley has given in the last few
weeks. Mrs. Mckinley is paying Oh
her social debts while her daughter,
Mr. Eagon, is with her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The ladies Of the Christian church
made about 80 on their sock s0ciali'
which vas a very pleasant event for
those who attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Frank Keiso NOW has charge OF the
Lacrosse Lumber Company yard at
Cenufaila frank is a splendid young
business man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. IL surpasses any other salve, To-
tion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns, bulls, sores, feloDs, ulcers, tet-
ter, salt rheum, feyer sores, chapped
hands, skin eruptions; infallible for
piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at J.
+. Llegellyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The Shakespeare Club met with and
was delightfully."- entertained by Miss
Mollie Houston Monday night. An
invitation was received from Miss
Rose White to go 10 Montgomery City
"any old time" which they win ae-
cept, and it will be a red letter meet
ing. sure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Coal operators and representatives
OF the United States Mine Workers
meet for the annual conserenee on
wages and other matters q mutual
interest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The time for Prince Henry's visit
{, St Louis has been extended hail an
hour. and be will remain In the city
Eve hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The japanese Minister suggests TO
his government the advisability OF
Official participation in the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, In spite OF the
decision already made
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
ROck=a-BYe Baby

These are sweet woE1s. br how mueh
rsia and suffering they used 70 mean. IFS
aaasrea. now. Snee Mother's Friend has
become known expectsnt mothers have
heea SHARED much Of the anguish Of child
birth. Mothers Edead Is 4 hniment 10 b
applied externally. Il Is rubbed thoroughly
into the muscles Of The abccmen, gives
elasticity and strength, and when he fnal
great strain comes they respond quickly ana
easily without pain. Nothers Frend Is
never taken internally. Internal remedies
At this tine CO more harm than good, ia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

II. b. Smith, a prominent merchant
Of Carthage, was found dead in the
basement OF his store with his throat
cut. II is supposed he committed
suicide.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Farm for Rent.

40 acres, s miles north Of Mexico
100 meadow, $50 cultivation, 80 pas
ture; situated on Salt River. 5000
rent. JOHE d. OREAR,
vat Attorney for Jno. NJ. Brennan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

William hllders, Of Corvallis, Mont,
has the thanks II the LEDGER f0r late
Montana papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Heptal RReot Of clothes.

Ajax defying the lightning is not in
It with the woman who knows her
gown suits her absolutely, and is 80
perfect IL may be safely criticised by
her dearest enemy 10 any light and
from any point Of view. A sense Of
superiority and well-being makes her
love The Whole world, and shc Is ami
able aud sweet even 70 the people she
dislikes most cordially. While fOI
those she likes She is companion 20
adlecJiycs can adequately qualify
London Country Monthly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

jim Howard is again convicted Of
the murder Of Governor GOebel, add
bis punishment Is fixed at life i'm
prisunmelt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

ANaEhs DAA AlA
women who are
daily being con.
sumed by the
s~youldenng ere
Of disease there Is
little sympathy.
Inflammation,
with Its fierce
burning; uicera-
ton, eating into
the tissues the
system al
mos; shattered by
altering; these
are only part Of
the daily agcnies
borne by many =
woman
Dr.. Piercs's Fa-
vodte Prescription
puts out the FIRE
of inflammation,
heals liberation
and cures female
weakness lttrsn-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

J.. A. SwartwOod aud wife leave to-
night for Rock Island, Texas. This
trip Is taken In the interest Of Mr.
saartwOOq's health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The following item appeared IN
last weeks Louisiana Press: Peter
Wade, Of Hannibal, aged &c years, and
Minnie jenkins, Of vandalia, aged Is
years, were married in Hannibal last
Thursday night by Justice Lord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The national association Of retail
grocers agrees 10 meet next year in
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Mr.. Rohn, Of Fulton, who was In
jured 10 the wreck On the branch last
week, was able to be moved to bis
home today.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

A. Bucklln and family left Friday
for Perry, OK where MT. Buckiln
will 20 into business
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
A Gins Letters are Private Property

do you think a girls letters should
be the common property Of the whole
famllyg The letters Others girls write
her read aloud. commented upon, and
made fun Of because she Is only six
feensfi
Indeed ] do not think So. Every one
has a right 10 open and read her own
letters, and parents, brothers and
sisters should respect this right.-Mrs
sangster, 10 February Ladies Hona
yasaauf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

quIli1es the nerves restores the appeute,
and gives refreshing sleep. rPavorte
Prescription y is the most reliable put-up
medicine offered a q ure for diseases
peculiar to women n aiRaJJ helps.
II ci1osf Arrays es5es.
swhsn 6rS commenced usiag d.. Rierces
nedidnesp writes MIS-. Georke A Storg o.
Gausevoorl Saratoga Co, n Y, Il vas snner-
ing from female weakness q oiszgTeesas Grain,
~hesrnrdown pains weak and tired iceiiug al
THE time. dragged around In that way for two
years. and began taking yoar medicne Aiter
taxing FIRST bottle began 20 feel better. ltook
four bottles Of Or. Fierce's Ezvorite Prescnp-
ton, two Of Golden Meaical Discovery one
vial Of the Pleasant Pellets also used one
hoitle Of DR.. sage's Catzrrh Remedy. Now 1
feel ike 4 new person. I Cast thank you
enough for your kind advice and the good yo1r
medicine has done mes
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper bound, is sent free on
receipt Of ~ one-cent stamps to pay
expense Of mailing osiy. address DIR.
n. v, Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

MrS Newton Moore and mother,
Mrs Abrams, Of East Liverpool o.,
are visiting the family OR T.steven-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
ON FIRE.

An exploding lamp; the clothing In
a blaze a paragraph IN the paper tell
ing OF horrible suffering from burns.
Tragedy in this form moves a man 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The LEDGER would like 10 know
the present address Of J. S. Clapper,
formerly Of Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

The Best Prescription For $alaria,
Chills and fever is a bottleof GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. 1t is simpl,
iron and quinine in a tasteless form
No cure, no pay. Price SOC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Rev. A. W. Pennewell, Of Warrenton,
has iasored the LEDGER this week IN
furnishing reports tor The Hannibal
district conference u the Firt 81. T.
Church. Mr.. Penneseil Is a young
man Of ability.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

me klQncyS are YOU
blood purifiers hey III
ter cut he waste or
impurities In the blood
II hey are sick or on
Ct order. they fail 10 do
their work
Pains. achesEndrhcu-
malisn came from eK-
cess q uric acid IN The
bloo3 due 10 neglected
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Harrison Brown, OF Th0mpsoo, was
IN this city on business Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Miss Rarnss Entertained

Tuesday afternoon Miss lrma Barnes
entertained with cards for Miss Belle
Buckner. There we're several tables.
Mrs. WIN Harper carried OF the prize,
a wedge wood fairy jardlnier and
stand. Delicious refreshments were
served. IL was n Of the most de-
lighuul entertainments Of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Rackaches
Rearlng-down Feeling

Womb troubles, causing pain, weight, and
backaehe, instantly relieved and Perma-
neutly cured By its use. Under all circum-
stance ii acts in harmony with the laws
that govern the female system, and Is as
harmless q WAGER.
- Backaehe 1efs me after taking
The second bottle. Your medicine
49, cured me when doctors failed.
MRS. SARAH HoLsTETN,-
aDavis Block, Gorham St, lowell, Mass:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
SMMvr


mis- signature IL on every boz Of the gsnuins
Laxative BrOmOQ uinine Tablets
The remedy that curss o cold IN eae asy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.


Al tie bleed IN your BODY passes through
FouF hdHeys NJ every three minutes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

EidHtT NoutiG
kidney teutle causes quick or unsteady
hsati heats. and makes one feel as though
the3 had heari trouble. bceause ihe heart Is
eve NoihsaE in pumping Thick kidney.
rslaaHtt hsad lhroagh velal snd afieries.
N used ~ BE- considered uat only urinary
t5aaI weHe q he Traced &c tie kidneys.
bat rev modern science proves that nearly
al eaaaa1tiauzl DISEASES have their begin
Mig in kidney ugptic.
i yea sc sick yaa can make ID mistake
b FRS doeisrlug your fdneya he mid
sne he ulasrd.nsy eaea q o.. Sihner's
Suamp~koot, tht great kidney remedy Is
8 Ieaale5 b. EaIfs re hiFhcH for rs
~entenalcarez q ne mes c-is1ezing cases
saz s. ssid en- S. menu e.
= al dfagfizt IN fi1- =
csal ~ea1oae=doilar a1-
e fca nay have
assrss aes 81 mat u1us = s-.aphoa
-. AS nmphist telling yos bow 70 fnc
esf 4 sea have kitney or hzd1a trouble
nen.z1a MS peper Nh-n vTtag D.. klma
&c. 6nfAzmt1a 81 =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

! have q fes good Poland China males
for sale. J. W. BoLKs,
430 AuHvassc, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
60O.OOO WOMEH

Haveheon restored 10 heaffh
81 lydia {. FsDkhans's vogo-
fahEe C0nsp0und. Their fef-
feps are on nl0 and prove IRIS
statement 90 be q fact, not .
mere boast When . nsedI-
cine has been suc0ossfni In
During so nsasy w0ns01S jos
cannot well say without fry-
fnu TT do not believe 20
viii hoIn mo-"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
nizzinesa. Eainfness,

:,
Extreme Lassitude, "don't care" and
/" want to be left alone" feeling, excitahtA
ity, irritability, nervousness, eleeplessnessi
aatuieney, melancholy, or the blues, and
backache. These are sure indications OF
Female Weakness, some derangement Of the
Uterus.
I~s was troubled with Dizziness,
Headaches, Faintnesa. swelling
w. Limbs Your medicine cured me.
MRS. SARAH r. BAKER,
BuckapoTt, Ne,
The whole story, however, is told in an
Illustrated book which gees with each bot.
lie, the most complete treatise on female
complaint ever published.
Ir,wszHzs. For eight years suffered with
womb trouble, and wa entirely
- cured by Mrs. Pinkham'a medicine.
Mrs. J.. L. TowNE,
IAttletou. n. II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

}. r. Hodge and vile, Of Laddoniai
were the guests u friends Ia thisciu
SATURDAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06
IrreoulaFity.

Suppressed or Painful NJ enstruations, Weak
mes of the Stomach, Indigestion, Bloatin8
Flooding, Nervous P~rostration, Headache,
General Debility.
- ii is q grand medicine, am
thankful Tor the good u has done
~ me. Mrs. ]. W. j.,
&c Carolina Ave, !
Jamaica Plain Bostonl Mass. |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Tfansplantingo Of trees on Worlds
Far site vail form shady arcades about
great laguDns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Mrs. WIN Harper carried OF the prize,
a wedge wood fairy jardlnier and
Delicious refreshments were
II was one Of the most de-
lighuul entertainments Of the week.
House Party.
Mrs. J. G. Lakenan had a most con-
house party Thursday afternoon
and night. Mesdames Geo Morris,
Ready, K%retschmar were the guests
Mrs Rufus Hisey was unable to attend
on aecountof sickness. Mesdames and
Messrs. @ B. Morris, r. f Hisey and
and Chas. Glendy were guests after
dinner.
South Side Social Set.
This club was delightfully."- enter.
tained Saturday night by Minor Bolts.
Conversation and dancing were the
amusements. Lovely refreshments
we're served, Miss jamie Clay was
absent on account Of sickness. The
other members we're all there. The
guests OF the club were Misses Rubit
Richie and Irma johnson.
The Beautiful snow
Isn't it lovely? And how the young
people have enjoyed it, Not ouly the
young; l am sure | have seen the mid
dle-aged as we'll, out in sleighs. The
air is full Of bells and laughter. Mon
day two bobslds filed to overhowinl
with pretty Hardin girls, besides sew
| eral other sleds with boys and girl
from the public schools, we're out. II
fact, every day this week there ha
been several different bobsleds AM
many single sleighs out-big crowds
little crowds, young and old. Let thl
fun continue.
sock Social.
At the Christian Church Tuesda.
night there was, OF course, a larg.
gathering. pretty music, good recita
lions and many socks dlled with pen
MES. With the contributions receiye'
since almost s35 was realized. On
fellow wound up his reply with hl
sock full Of penniesl thusly:
cit is not fair, nor is Il right
That men like Bro. Kokendofer,
Pay less than l, or Bob White
Here are two more ! believe u pee
pie will enjoy:
Please be informed that in nowise
The coin enclosed represents my size
For / am sensitive about the number
And what IL is you still must won
der;
But socks the half Of this two-bits
I'D have you know would be insists
1t gave me much pleasure to receiv
the red sock,
Though to pay for my size ] comics
Is a shock.
Coppers through the mails, you know
are a risk,
For when trains are robbed there ar
no "C0ppers" 70 assist;
So 70 prevent any trouble Of this sol
think
will enclose you my check instea
Of the "chink."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Doctor Leyds says the Beers are
willing u discuss terms Of peace but
viii insist on lndependence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-02-06

Miss Clara smith, Of Oklahoma Is
the guest q Miss sarah Logan on
North Clark avenue.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-25
LOOP AGAIN AGITATED.


Natchez, Miss, Jan. 17.-"The
Natchez Merchants and Cotton
Exchange and the wholesale mer-
chants have petitioned the Yazoo
& Mississippi Valley railroad to
again take up the matter of lthe
Natchez and WoodvilIe loop.
This loop has been discussed on
several occasions. 1t would re-
duce the mileage to New Orleans
from Natchez at least twenty
eight miles"
The above special from the
Vicksburg Post lgIves assurance
that the Natchez and Woodyille
loop has not been abandoned and
the continued activity on the part
of prominent citizens of Natchez
and elsewhere leads US to the con-
clusion that these men are not
working in total darkness as some
grounds for hope in the compile
ton of this enterprise has been
whispered in their ears.
Mr.. L. 7. Ventress, President
of the Board of Supervisors of
this county, approaching the ben
efts of our county to accrue from
the building of this road, which
would open up vast timber and
agricultural lands, has been
active in trying to further this
enterprise and has ever been OPP
timistic of its success. We have
for many years advocated this
loop; prompted by the firm con-
victlon that 1t would work for
the future welfare of our town as
we'll as the county. 1t would
open up and develop a section Of
country and afford facilities for
moving its crops that are now SO
inadequate, and the costs of-haul-
ing same to market is so great as
it IS now done by means OF
wagons. Besides this being the
mostIfertile portion of thecounty,
it is rich in its forests of cypress,
gum, poplar, beech, pine and
other hard woods, which mustre-
main as monuments to the ferti-
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-01-25

lily of the soil, under present
conditions, when a railroad would
open up large numbering enter
prises which would convert these
forests into sources of wealth and
build up the county by inducing
immigration. Besides this our
town would be benefited aud not
injured as some people suppose.
OF course our merchants would
be forced to meet new conditions
which this road would bring
about, but in the end they would
be gamers therefrom.
This reduction of mileage by
the loop from Natchez to New Or
leans, hence enabling the Yazoo
& Miss, Valley Company to more
successfully compete with the
new road across the river from
Natchez, which will be in opera
ton in a few months, argues well
In favor of its construction, and
we JOIN with our neighbor, Adams
county, IN the hope that the Nat
chez and WoodvlIle loop may
soon be a reality.