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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Farmers Purchase wooden seeds.

SHIPrESsBURe, PA, July %. "A
number Of Metal township citizens
have been the victims Of a sharper, who
sold them what he claimed was Gu
cumber seeds that would produce Gu
cumbers two feet long. He sold the
seeds at 25 cents a package, each pack
age said to contain five seeds The
directions we're to plant them In a
barrel nearly filed with good, rich
soil. After several weeks, there being
no signs Of any vines, some OF the pur-
chasers removed the seeds from the
barrels and found that they were
made Of wood, cleverly carved. He
didn't come back, but the next agent
who struck the town was run out u
the village, the farmers not even stop
ping 70 ask questions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

In the beginning God created the
heavens and earth, then the editor.
then the liberal adyeStiser-whsch
was all good.
The NEXT day It showed and be
created the man who does not believe
In advertising. another who does no
take the home paper-lnd then he
rested.
And then the devil got into the
moulding room and created the man
who takes the paper for several years
and fails b pay for IL
AfteS he had completed that iob,
and having 3 few Jumps left he Great
ed the excuse o. a mar who settles bis
subscription By informing the post
master 70 marx his paper refused
Hofchkia fOoi.l 1fn1s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Claims Six Counties in Missouri

NEW YORK, July 2T.-After search
ing through the old French church
records IN Canada to complete the
family line Of Joseph Walters, captain
Of a French regiment stationed in the
Province of Louisiana in 1868, by which
his descendants hope to obtain posses
sion OF 5000, 900 acres OF land granted
to the gallant soldier, Charles Pechette,
and his son, Albert Pechette, returned
TO their home in No. 66 Third street,
Long Island City yesterday.
Their search for family records led
them from Quebec to the church Of
st. Etienne de Beaumont, where they
obtained the baptismal record Of JOS
eph Waller, as the name was spelled
in the parish books.
MB. Pechette's maiden name was
Zoe Walters, and she was a grand
niece Of Captain Joseph Walters, to
whom Baron Carondelet, then COVER
nor OF the province Of Louisiana, made
a grant Of land 80 miles wide and l2C
miles long in lieu of pay. According
to the records, Captain Walters never
married and died intestate.
Records Of the grant were found
among the Louisiana Purchase arch
ives 10 New Orleans, and the land
claimed covers six counties In Missouri
and about a dozen in Arkansas. 1t Il
estimated that the land represents
a total value Of SIS, 600, 900. Much Of
the tract is populated, while railroads
cross II at various points.
Among the Walters heirs are Fred
Vallliers, Of No. l23 Fourth street
Long Island City; Joseph Walters, o.
Amsterdam, N. Y; Mrs. Mary Jarvis
OF No. 567 Newark avenue, Jersey City
and Mrs. Anna Jacket, Of No. 26'
Second street. Troy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

In the Mexico LEDGER will be
found advertisements Of Hardin
College and the Missouri Military
Academy Beth Of these schools are
well managed and have splendid
faculties. You can find no better
place 20 send your girls or boys to
school. There should be at least fifty
Audrain county boys and girls attend
ing these institutions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The st. Louis Republic says; "At a
meeting Of the Missouri Press Assccia-
tiOn In Kansas City last week there
was an unofficial session In which
r. NJ. White, editor Of the Mexico
LEDGER, was Endorsed as a candidate
for Secretary Of State. Bob White
as he is known over the the entire
State is one OF the most popular edit
ors in or out Of the association and If
he runs win probably cut some figure
in the final calculations"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The Racine Buggy Company, with a
few exceptions. is the only factory
that actually make their " wheels.
They use split hickory sp0kes Of a
quality that viIl stand the most severe
wear and tear. A complete line Of
buggies, suFries, etc, on exhibition.
FERRIS & CAUrHORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

TaE Missouri Press Association, At
its meeting in Kansas City, on the
motion Of r. N. White, editor Of The
Mexico LEDGER, cabled an invitation
TO Walter Williams. Of the Columbia
MOI Herald. who is now at Berne,
Switzerland, inviting the next meet
ing Of the Inter-National Editorial
Congress 70 meet in st. Louis in 1904.
Editors from every country In the
world viii attend the st. Louis Elk
position as guests Of the Missouri
adifrrx
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

PARIs In, July 2s-An epidemis
q dysentery o. unprccented severity
has prevailed 10 this ciW for the last
tao seeks.
Nearly twenty deaths have occurred
10 b date, there being i've Oh sunday
aloae Most u The victims are ehil.
dred. though scscral adults have sue.
.nnL..L
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Cows, Isle or WIeHT, July 2s.-
An onicial bulletin issued to-day says
''The Kings health continues excel.
lent and the wound Is healing rapidly.
HIS Majesty vas able % Be moved
from his couch 70 his wheeled chaii
for a few h0un yesterday.
lsIRnedl "IaEKyEs.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The CoFduroys, q this city, play
ed the Sturgeon team 4 game q hase
hall IN that city sunday. The playing
q both teams was god, but the "Cor-
duroys" won by > score q II to0 The
feature Of Tie game vas Joe Daniels
home run drive sith Two men on uases
In the SEVENTH inning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
See how they sparklel
See how they shine.
See our line Of buggiesl
EFnnia & nAIrrunnn

Ella Smith and Miss Ruth Pol.
lock, of st. Louis, together with Miss
nellie Scates, Who isspendlng the sum.
mer here with relatives. and Mis- Ida
Day, yer entertained By Miss Holl.
day Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

THE old settlers reunion at New
Florence, Mo-, on saturday, August 3
viii be largely attended by people
from Mexico and Audran county. A
splendid programme has been pre-.
pared, and the attendance viii be IN
usually large. The old settlers re
unions at New Florence are always
grand successes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

TIE Mexico Democratic Club should
prepare an active and thorough can
yass Of the county. Several other clubs
should be organized in the various
townships. Every Democratic vote
should be polled this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
SICK MADE WELL
WEAK MADE STRONG.
Marvellous Elixir Of Life Discovered
by Famous Doctor-scientist That
Cures Every Known Ailment.
The Remedy is Free to All who
Send Name and Address.

After years of patient study and delvinsinto
the dusty record OF the past IS well as follow
ing modem experiments In the realms OF medi-
cal science. pt. James william KIDD
$50 naltes building, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
makes the startling announcement that he has
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
suit Por uivorna

Richard G. Norris has entered suit
against his wife, Margaret Norris, for
divorce, charging cruelty and inf
deity. The couple was married in
Audrain county December Dc, 1916.
The wife Is now living In Klrkwood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

J. w. Montague Is up from his ranch
in Crockett county, Texas. He came
through Kansa9 City and from there
he came 10 St Louis via Mexico, No,
his old home. The Texas corn crop
is ruined, " he said. "but the drouth
In most sections has been relieved and
We are getting all the rain We want to
make gnas."-Lfre Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

49,
son became one Of the great centens
Of trade and commerce, a mighty
rival Of Naples and Genoa Carthage
Of the Middle Ages. For years II was
an ally Of the Eastern Empire, and In
the great battle u Albiola, fought iE
so, deaed the powers q Charlemagne.
who tired hard 70 add Il 10 his empire.
Venice took prominent part In the
crusade, and reaped a rich reward
for her services In the Ear East The
Eastern Empire grew jealous OF her
ais. and several times took away her
poser. but IN l9Oa Venice, helped By
other military p0wen from The West
retaliated By oserthr0wing the East
em Empire, and gained a. her part q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

On an outside page Of this weeks.
LEDGER viii be found a card from
Col. Green Clay in which is a typo
graphical error. The sentence refer
red TO is in the fourth paragraph and
the third TO last line in which 'de-
SIRE should take place Of .'reqnest. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Corn Crop Ont of danger

NoKoms, Ill, July 2s.-A steady
rainfall lasting several hours to-day
puts the corn crop through this section
out OF danger. For the last Ten years
the outlook has not been so good. The
small grain Is being threshed and is
yielding fairly well. The hay crop is
ali put up and averaged about three
tons 10 the acre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

eo,iee 4 hereby gives thsl ~ss
he estate Of Thos W III IN rruet,
made ag ths August ~.
df Anarain county, s~a5ut
Harlna, hinsoun, o. w "a Il w.
August. fe2 Aaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The following party from Fulton
passed through this city wednesda
en- oute home from White Bear Lake:
Dr. Jno n. Cowan. Misses sazle Yates
Emma Yates, Edna Washington,
Mary T. splcer and Mabelle Windsor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Notioe u hereby given tnns.@i VI
tho estate OIL Msmith' prohsis
Il The August torn o. h hstfi
Auarain county, hissoasii siessu D
ie1a. Nh
AdHaae
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

In the death Of Judge Jacob Shobe,
Audraineounty loses n Of its most
substantial, conservative and highly
respected citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

ss,,o. sshsssby eigsn isai
Ne ssfais o. Jn h n ns
nsds 81 ne NAY W.sdd,
cart q Andrain ooanG ssa5ss
Harloo, hlasooul on ffrT HlEl
August. lDof. Atr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
mana. a. rinal ssllIsaIl.

Notice l. hereby given, laai al 81
he estate OF sam Scotil ~ prs1
made Al the August tern u
al Andrain county, Missouri No.
Mexico, Missouri on Wv IEg|
August I'VE pshrc Atni
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

We buy and sell lots Of secondhand
vehicles In trade for new ones. Our
price is the same whether you wish 10
trade In an old rig or not.
FERRIS 4 CtfruapN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

TIE rains Of Sunday and Monday
will tack a few more grains Of corn on
the general crop returns in Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Mrs. d. NJ. Roberts has m
her withdrawal from The 4 7
Lire Stock Reporter contest n D.
popular woman. She was Ra
top OF the list.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

slth some new and untried medicine
la such serious troubles a. diarrhaa
eramR dysenieU, when you should
knos that for over half 3 oentuu
hnkiller has cured millioss u ca@
Lea eui for limitations there il aaiy
nas genuine, "rcrv DaNs."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Ne,ies Of Final sstilsns,s

Notice i hereby given that ~
the estate OF w. HWakeheiei
made atthe August term o.
~ Andrnin co unity, Missoan ;S,ssf : =
81 Ai"sou'a'o n 'H j. j. VAL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The pastor Of the Presbyterian
church left Wednesday with his fam.
lily for Independence, where they will
spend a few weeks. During Mr.. Wal
lace's absence Mr.. Luther Byrns will
have charge Of the prayer meeting
after the union prayer meetings close.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Married, on July 2sth, 1902, by W.
II. Hook, James II. Bell and Mrs.
Lucy Y. Price, both OF Galloway
county. Mr.. Bell is a substantial
farmer Of Galloway. and both are
highly esteemed by the people Of thelr
neighborho0d. They were married In
the recorders office in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

High grade granite wear We have a
nice lot II ine imported stansky steel
enamel ware. each piece guaranteed
for 5 yeaE. FERRIS 8 CAUTHOKE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

az \ hereby gives o.
ns estate q Bsnl ~ a ~
asas aiths August ~ q
81 Audrain ooenu, ssooc
NeHiro. Nllsounf sTFIF
Aaauat, isA Az
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

WHAT has become OF the movement
to give Mexico astreet fair this fall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

1919. First assembly met in James
town.
IT'S. VIM. Penn died.
1900. King Humbert, Of Italy, shot
10 death by Angelo BresSi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

ARE we not going to have an old
settlers reunion in Mexico this falls
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

EVERY Democrat should assist In
organizing the party for the fall cam
paign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Are you tired Of using cheap enamel
wareg Try a piece Of Stansky i'm
ported ware 1t VIII please you.
FERRIS & CAuTuoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Tuesday evening Of this week Miss
Ella Showers, who lives about 6 miles
northwest OF Mexico, entertained
quite a number Of friends most de-
hghtfully with a lawn party. The
affair was in honor OF Miss Donia
Horton, Of Columbia, formerly Of this
city. Miss Horton has attended the
NJ. S. U. for two years She will teach
school in Montgomery county this fall
and winter. Quite a number from
Mexico drove out to the party, and all
rep0rta Jolly good time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

By request We print the following
portions Of Miss Hinde's article, which
vas omitted in the above article. but
which vas contained In the original
manuscript;
It Is now used as an art gallery and
Is nIled largely with immense pictures
Of the Doges mingled with the saints
and e~cclesizsties in every conceivable
relation. This palace contains the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
LATE NEWS ITEMS

The government service at Wash
ington is in need of good male stenog-
raphers.
The Government is preparing to ex-
pend 100000 for the establishment
OF canteens at the army posts.
Pope Leo's letter to the President
is very cordial, and expresses satisfac-
ton with the result Of the Taft nego-
tiations.
The Soufriere volcano on the island
of ST. Vincent shows activity, and
earthquake shocks are followed by a
tidal wave on the northeast coast Of
the island.
The Mississippi River Commission
submits estimates aggregating two
and one-half millions Of dollars for
work on the river during the fiscal
year, 1904.
A successful test OF wireless tele-
phone Invented by a German ~electri-
clan is made at Berlin, the speaking
voice being perfect at a distance Of
nearly four and one-half miles.
The Texas food situation is Begin
ming to improve somewhat, though
heavy rains continue TO fall over the
State. Traffic has begun TO move In
many parts OF the state.
DR.. Eugene Grisson, the noted North
Carolina alienIst and neurologists com
mitted suicide on the porch Of his
sons residence in Washington Sunday
by sending a bullet through bis brain.
The Rev. S. g. Bettes, the cowboy
preacher is building q boat with his
own hands at Parkersburg, W. Va, 70
carry a baud Of missionaries, includ-
ing himself, 10 South America.
Special Commissioner Harris has
started for London to endeavor to Sc
cure from King Edward VII a prom
Use to exhibit his herds OF Shorthorn
Ctbtic ~ tuc LOutoloha utOhtoS AN
position.
The President OF Christian College
at Columbia has organized a class In
journalism. The students are moi
only TO be instructed about the sub
iect matter, but the makeup Of the
daily press is to be studied.
Earthquake shocks in Nebraska
Iowa and South Dakota yesterday
at noon have created alarm among the
residents Of that section. Reports
from California show seismic TO have
occurred there the night before.
Marine Hospital Service learns that
the epidemic Of cholera in the Philip
pines remains unchecked and the
death rate is alarmingly high. one
tenth Of the entire population OF some
villages having succumbed to the
plague.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Curry 4 LaFon have stock Of shoes
10 trade for = farm and viii pay cash
difference. VT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Missouri Military Academy.

A THOROUGH SCHOOL for boys aud young men uhs., .a..u. -
culture exclude rowdyism. Superior FACULTY Of distsreutS1sd rasssa1s
graduates buildings new ana modern. Delightful nome \ !. S.esssn1 ssss
y, slesAn. Cultured people Execution and Voice Culture under : n-ehIst
,"uns zen prepared Tor life work, university, or for succeswIul ensrsscs snfo
wv '1,er",nent Academies Of Vest Point or Annapolis
Hon Champ Clark complains that his apnoInte -.
Address
CL vi ROHHLLE, Hs1n, No. Place 4.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Albert :. Kemp a !.
man, OF Audrain COUNTY, STATE 4
souri,, by his certain deed d !
dated the 25th day Of May lsa
recorded in the Office Of the lM'
Of Deeds OF Audrain County Nj
in mortgage book No. twenll
t23l, page twenty-three ~ eWa
TO Albert s. j. Harrison as traa
OF his right, title and interest z
to the following described
land situated in AudFiln lA
Missouri, to-wlt;
Lots No. five (56 six ~ ana
In block No. four l4 In the "
Benton City, Audrain OoanV
souri,.
Which said conveyance va
trust to secure the paylneli ~
tain pr0missory note 10 sag "
scrlbed: and, whereas, $40 "
mains due and unpaid, dela1a
been made; now, Therefore !
derslgned trustee, In pursuance
provisions OF said deed q W.
the request Of the legal ho'aa
note, will, on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

Ifyeu have a lcp acre farm for sale
So Cur1 a LAfun. at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Ordipatiou servicss

Rev. John T. Mason will be ordain
ed 10 the full work Of the gospel min
lstry at the First Baptist Church to
night. Rev. w. J. Patrick. Of Bowl
ing Green, viii preach the ordination
sermon. Rev. Mason has been called
to the pastorate OF the First Baptist
Church at Albany, No. He is well
equipped for successful work.
II. w. Bufium was here from Louis.
lana, Mo, Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

l472 First almanac printed.
1878. Prof. A. w. Terri was elected
president Of Hardin College, Mexico,
Mo.
1855. The Fifth Missouri Nelun-
teers made a 20 : mile practice march
in heavy marching order ia Georgia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

1852. A battle was fought at Moore's
Mil, Mo.
JULY y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Saturday, the 10th D
August, A. D, ls04

between the hours Of nlne9sss
and 8 O'Clock p. m. q sala
coed TO sell said real esAa
highest bidder, publicly lgl
the front door OF the Oeui' "
Mexico, Audrain County "a
Missouri, TO satisfy said nos'
and costs. u.pplSf
ALBEIT D Nd
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
ALLEGED 0EFAULTER is SUED.
Action Begun Against Ex-Treasurer
Maher Of Johnson County.

Iowa City, May .i.-County Attor.
ney Vincent Zmunt. for Johnson coun-
~, has brought suit in the district
court against eX-Treasurer Dennis Ma
her for the recovery OF 81 $1,000 and
interest at + pc: cent from July !.
1896. interest amounting 10 about $500.
The suit is brought in compliance
with the wishes of the board of super
visors. Mr.. Zmunt alleges in his pc
tition that during the years of 1894
and 1895. Mr.. Maher converted to his
own use moneys belonging to John
son county and falsely and fraudulent
~ concealed the taking of said moneys
and manipulated the books and records
in his possession so that the default
vas not discovered by the plaintiff
until September. 1900. Mr.. Maher's
bondsmen on his bond of $4,000 are
rade parties to the suit.
Many local attorneys of prominence
claim that the statute of limitations is
fully effective in this case. and that
it would prevent prosecution of even
a guilty man. which Mr.. Makers
friends positively assert he is not and
never was.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
P. II. Harrington, Alleged Member Of
Brady Gano

Clarion, May 29.--P. II. Harrington
was arrested here by Sheriff Duer for
the murder Of Marshal Smith. at Chel-
sea, last December. Harrington. with
two other men, attempted to rob the
bank of Chelsea. They were discover
ed by the town marshal. Smith. who
was killed in running fight with the
three men. Sheriff Buchanan of Tama.
took the prisoner to Toledo, where
Harrington will stand trial.
Harrington is alleged TO be mem
Der of the Brady gang. which caused
the banks of central and-northern Iowa
so much trouble last fall and winter.
George McDonal. Harry Edwards and
Sam Page, other members of the gang.
were arrested three months ago at
Camden Point. Mo. where they had at
tempted to rob a bank. They were
followed by posse and captured near
the east end of the Fl. Leavenworth
bridge, and all three were sentenced
to ten years in the Missouri peniten-
tiary for the job. Ii was known at
the time that one of the members OF
the gang was at large and Pinkerton
detectives have been on the lookout
for Harrington ever since. He is be-
lieved to be the man who fired the
shot that killed Marshal Smith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
PAUNCEF0TE
DIES SUDDENLY
British Ambassador to WASH
ington Has Passed
Away.
STATUE TO GEN. R0CKAMBEAU
United states and France Unite In Doing
Honor to the Noted Frenchman-Roose
welt. Cambon, Porter aud Lodge Make
Addresses

Washington. May 26.-Lord Paun.
cefort. British ambassador to the
United States. died at the embassy
Saturday morning at 5:35 o'clock
The Improvement which had been
noticed in his condition during the
past week received a sudden check
about 8 o'clock Friday evening. when
1t was noticed that ne was experience
ing difficulty in breathing. Soon after
o'clock distinct weakness of the
heart developed. and his pulse began
to collapse. He died so peacefully
that it surprised even his physicians,
who feared that the anaemia would
prove troublesome when the end came.
All through the past winter Lord
Pauncefote has been sufferer from
rheumatic govt. but he bravely kept
on his feet as much as possible. went
to the state department regularly on
diplomatic days and generally s.rove
to keep up his active duties, though
1t was evident that the effort it cost
him was great. In the early part of
March the ambassador went to North
Carolina on visit to George Wander
bilt 1T Biltmore. and stayed there for
about fortnight in the hope of re-
cuperating from his aff1iction in the
Carolina pines. He returned to Wash
ing about the middle of the month with
his suffering but little abated In April
there came another severe attack and
from that time until his death the am
bassador has been confined almost
continuously to his bed. and his
strength has been slowly but surely
leaving him. He suffered pain from
his swollen limbs so intense so as to
Dring. toward the last. temporary de-
lirium. and to gain rest for him. DR..
Jung, of this city, and DR.. Osler. Of
Baltimore. his attending physicians,
found it necessary to administer OPT
ates. though these were given most
cautiously in fear Of detriment to the
heart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

sued in full. He was not anxious Tor
a fight and always had advised the
Filipinos to accept the sovereignty Of
the United States, as he believed the
United States would grant them their
reasonable desires. Hoar said the LETT
ter evidently was that Of a sincere
and honest gentleman. He absolutely
acquitted General Miller of publishing
the proclamation in order to bring on
hostilities.
House.-The house spent the day
debating the bill to increase the sub.
sdiary coinage by coming the silver
bullion in the treasury and to recon
standard silver dollars as the public
necessities may require. The limit of
subsidiary coinage is now 100000, 900.
The bill increases this to an indefinite
amount. in the discretion Of the sec.
rotary of the treasury. The bill
aroused the opposition of the demo.
Gratis. who claimed it was only step
in the direction Of the complete strik.
ing down of the silver dollar. The de-
bate drifted into a general discussion
of the silver question. Very little in.
terest was shown. and Cochrane twice
made the point that no quorum was
present. Newlands. of Nevada. finally
offered an amendment to make sub
sdiary silver legal tender. and this
amendment was pending when the
house adjourned