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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
STOCK AND FARM NOTES.

The receipts on the st. Louis livt
stock market Tuesday were made up O.
cattle, 1902; hogs, 6,1e3; sheep, 6,22s
horses and mules, 1893.
Beef and butcher steers sold from q
10 sLl5; butcher heifers from $3.50 t.
s5.25; butcher cows from sI.25 to IS
veal calves from $3.50 to 80; stockerl
and feeders from 1926 to s4.75.
Hogs - Fair 10 best butcher and
heavy hogs sold at s7.55CG7 .95; good
medium weights and packers at s7.5t
Cg7.SO; the bulk at s7.6O(q7.sO; lights,
$50 TO 100 lbs, at s7.45(a7.7O, the bulk
at s7.5j(a7.65; lights, 100 to 100 lbs, at
s6.JO(a7.25; pigs at S6.50fG7; roughs and
culls at s6.75dL25.
The toP Of the market was o.. 90 and
the bulk Of the hogs above $50 pounds
average sold at s7.6OCG7.sO, against a
top OF s7.s2l and the bulk at s7.55(a
ITO on Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Where the McGoiiln boys, Elijah and
Besiab, are, don't know. They served
through the war. Elijah was Lieu
tenant Colonel Of the Tenth Missouri,
commanded by William N. Moore,
Colonel, ofLewis county. There were
none braver and none more daring
than the MeGoffins.
"They tunneled under the prison
wall at Alton, and, through the tun-
mel, made their escape, and took with
them their father, Colonel McGofiin, OF
Sedalla, who was, you viii remember,
closely confined and guarded In prison
awaiting trial before a court-martial
for the killing Of Federal official at
Sedalia.
"One ofthe most noted men in st.
Louis, ex-Mayor John NJ. Winner, was
also in prison. lie was a very strong
man intellectually.
II was a member Of a mess, COM
posed OF Colonel Stone, Doctor jack
son, Of Jackson, Tenn, and father Of
General W. II. jackson, now Of Nash
vile, Tenn, Col. John N. Winner and
Others. Doctor Jackson and Colonel
Winner were two OF the most
interesting and entertaining men /
ever met. They regaled the prisoners
with anecdotes and recitations
Colonel Winner made his escape
from prison orouched down In a empty
barrel in a water wagon, which was
driven beyond the penitentiary walls
to tine river early one morning. He
was afterward killed in the fight at
Hans Vile, Mo.
JOKING REMARK THAT TURNED OUT
SERIOUSLY.
"DO you remember Lieutenant HIP
He was a tall man Of dark complexion,
with the strong nasal slang Of The
Yankee. will never forget him.
One day he came 10 the library, where
! was engaged as librarian, taking care
Of sever hundred volumes Of good books
which the good rebel ladies Of st.
Louis, headed by Mrs. Doctor Co0ns,
had sent Us.
"HIe commenced teasing a lot Of Us
rebel soldiers, saying, that the Con-
federacy was out Of salt, and for that
reason We could not hold out much
longer. I replied 10 the Lieutenant |
in a good-humored way, and said that
what Lieutenant Hin says about the
scarcity Of salt in. the COnfederacy |
might be true, but there was one
thing knew vas true. that stoneEall I
jackson had nicely Salted down Gen
erals Poye and Shields in the valley Of 1
Virginia the other dag. !
MY pleasant retort made the Lieu
tenant ugly, and he Immediately or
dered me arrested, and had me put 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

EVERY Democratic editor In Mis-
souri, should attend the meeting O
the Democratic Press Association ii
St. Louis on September Is. This as
sOciation should prove most valuable
in the campaign this fall. Thii
organization is not intended to take
any part in the nominations for Office
but is expected to be most active be
tween the time Of the conventions and
the elections. Every Democratic
editor in Missouri who can possibly
get away at that date should partici
pate ia the meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE following are a few OF the
reasons why there should be 4 Jeifer.
son Club organized at least in every
township in Missouri: '1. Tocreate a
thorough and systematic organization
throughout Missouri for the election
.of men regularly nominated at Demo
cratic conventions. ?. To support the
regular platforms enunciated at DeFao
cratic conventions; and ,. To distri
butte Democratic political literature
arrange for meetings and political
canv asses. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

IL to-day's LEDGER will be found a
supplement containing Gov. Dock
ery's eloquent speech at Holt, Clay
county; also the Democratic State
platform Every reader OF the LED
GER, no matter what his politics may
be, should read this supplement care
fully. IL contains important facts
which should be Of interest 10 every
citizen of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

MEssRs. Leech and Phillips have
purchased the plant and subscription
list Of the Cameron Sua, and are max
ing ii one Of Missouri's most active
wike-awake and up-to-date Democrat
ic papers. Both Of these gentlemen
are thorough business men, and w
predict win make the people OF Cam
erOn and vicinity proud Of the lSua.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE officials Of Mexico took an oath
to administer the laws Of the city, and
that's what they are going to- do. They
can't do less and do their duty and II
the laws are not right let the city
council change them. All law-abiding
citizens want the laws enforced and
the people Of Mexico, as we have known
them for more than a quarter Of a
century, are Of that character.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

JOsEru BkRTH authorizes the Lid
aER 70 say that the north side people
are IN favor Of street paving. Quite a
number who signed the protest think.
ing they bad b pay for paving clear
seruss the street are nos in favor of
street paving, as property owners only
have b. pay y the center Of the street.
This enterprise should be promptly
pushed and completed before eold
naather
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Cant has been Assistant Claim Agent
Of the Alton and gave splendid salts
faction. He is in every way well quail
lied for this important position, and
his many friends IN Mexico feel sure
be viii have a successful adminlstra-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
POSTAL CARDS SLOW m

Thirteen rsars 10 Jourssy frs. 4
dslphiA to New Ho,l.
IL is only ninety miles Ia,
York to PHILADELPHIA, but Il O,t,
tai card. mailed at tie s.usrI
ONCE here. thirteen yan, o., \
and thirty-elght days to r,sA h
tinRtion in Quakertovn. h N
progress was a trlAs les IN
miles a year, Local postusa y
who examined the carl Iodu
magnifying glasses, we. A.
account for the delay, MN b
York Mall and Express. mas
mailed Dec. 2S. 1887, at s;ntl
Mclean Brothers & Rssva ID
machinery and hardware aE
William street, To the PalnkBa
pany, then in business At 10
Penn square. PHILADELPHIA y
other legible postmArk On !As d
mass which covers the face 4
Indicates that II was dellyEa
right person on the siisraon !
I. 1901. Meantime the PllnABlA
pany had gone out Of business
Mr.. Paine of the corporation i
come the secretary Of the q
Specially company. Il was tsss
the card finally came It's =
erepancy in dates led to Sa u
OF letters between the two q
Mclean Brothers & Rigs NJ
ord OF the original purpog Z
the card was sent Ths p
postal authorities were nj
their search for Mr.. Pain IN
at least three. and possst =
adelphia postmarks on he b
card and the initials or rssz
carriers on the back. Il Vul B
Indiana avenue, to Wayne u
and to no one knows how nzz
addresses. Its age made no o.
and the fact OF is final dsllTE
member Of dead and zone .
is suggestive OF the exact metz
the postal service. The chief !
the ofIice Of superintendent Of 7
the New York postoflce s1Ama
card under a magnifying glass :
time this morning. Then be 9
be gave II up. "It is proeaas
be. that the card spent tAs
years IN Philadelphia In q s1a
separation case, where The loel
are sorted. Frequently sFan
opened In the compartment y
tion Of heat When a dslaI 60
We give the card an 'lregulEir
ber and send II to the pnN
with n letter Of explanation
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
THE oPrrMIsT.
The Gentle Philosopher of the Phila'
delphia Ledger and Times
Reflects BY the Sea-

L. NJ. Hodges formerly OF the Mexico Ledger,
in the Atlantic CitY Sentinel
l wonder II the thousands and tens
OF thousands who come down TO the
sea, realize the great significance OF
that restless field Of blue with which
the Creator has covered part Of His
earth. Set like a deep-dyed and ever
changing opal in the diadem Of
planets which crown the universe
sleepless, fathomleSs, always the same,
and yet never the same, we may, II we
will, draw from It as beautiful lessons
as are writ Ia the Book.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
salf Prnfaoiinn

demands that you be on the alert tc
see that you get Palnklller (Perry
Davisl when you ask for It; some deal.
ers will try and persuade you to take
something else, TO be Just as good; In.
sist upon getting Painkiller, the rem.
edy which has been the worlds family
doctor for 90 yearS; II never fails q
stop diarrhoea, gripping palms in the
stomach or bowels, dysentery, etc.
Large bottles % and 90 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

SOME people seem 10 enjoy the habit
they have Of abusing the city govern
ment. Citizens and business men
generally, instead Of abusing the
Mayor and Council should advise with
them and IN every way possible assist
ana transact the Affairs Of the city In
; dignified and businessllke manner.
It lisa sacrifice for man 30 serve as
Mayor o. Councilman and citizens
should IN every way possible assist and
advise rsther than criticise and abuse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

WHAT is the matter with the Mes
bit election law, anyway Why don't
some Republican give some reason for
the howl being made2 Nothing is
shown to indicate that it is not in the
interest Of honest elections and that
Is what the people Of Missouri want.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

WHAT do you think Of man who
holds that keeping the saloons open
on Sundays will make Mexico city,
and at the same time opposes paving
the streets for the good of the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE Montgomery City tMo.l
Standard says; The newspapers are
saying many nice things about Bob
White Of the Mexico LEDGER. No
body better deserves the praise he is
receiving. There are few Bob Whites.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

POLITIcs and very small politics Is
behind all the scare" about "hotels
being closed in Mexico on Sunday.
We want less politics and more street
paving IN Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

PARTIES desiring Mexico real estate
cheap should attend the sale Of build
ing and loan property on September
IL. Several pieces Of good property
will be sold for the high dollar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Hon. CHANT CLARK in an address
in Kansas City on Labor Day favored
Hon. Frank COckrell, Of Missouri, foi
President. This would be a splendid
nomination for the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Marriage license has been issued to
Samuel Williams and Miss Hattie
Bush, both Of Mexico; Albert II. At
kinson, Of McCrcdIe, and Clurie May
Utt, Of Concord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
School Directors: Oraddock

School Directors: Oraddock
is in a position to make you
the lowest prices quoted on
school desks, maps, charts,
globes, black board stating
crayon, erasers, school dis
trict records, teachers daily
records, and. in fact,everything
used in the school room at
lower prices than you can OBJ
tain elsewhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

On investigation the LEDGER finds
there is, in reality, no opposition TO
paving the streets around the public
square, and this matter should be
pushed to finish before cold weather.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

l.. Il. Loupe, formerly OF Mexico, is
now located at League Island, Pa. He
Is drill master In the Fourth Division,
and bis many friends in Mexico wish
him much success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

FREE delivery started of in Mexico
all right Monday morning. The next
thing in order is paved ftreets. Mex
leo is going to be q city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

4. s. GAET, a Mexico, has been ap-
naisiod General Claim Agent q the
entire Chseaeo a Alton road 10 place
q o. d. Leeeh. resigned, with head
quarters 81 Bloomington, iil Nj
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

WHAT do you think Of man who
wants Office himself finding fault with
officers who do their sworn duty? VIII
that kind Of politics work Ia Mexico:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE people Of Mexico should cordi-
ally endorse the movement Of the
knights Of Pythias TO give US a street
fair and carnival this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

WILL some citizen who loves Mex
leo give single reason for protesting
against the paving Of the streets
around the public square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

How can business men who protest
against paving the streets ask any
enterprise to come to Mexico TO locate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

How can business men who protest
against paving the streets ever again
talk about progress or enterprise for
MeXicOs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

No man who wants Mexico to pros
per can oppose the street paving
movement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

WHAT valid reason can anyone, who
is interested in Mexico, have for not
being in favor Of paving the streets
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

PROPERTY owners in Mexico show
the right kind Of spirit when they
favor paving the streets with brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE first step toward making Mex
ico a city viii be made when the
streets in the business portion are
paved with brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

How can business men who protest
against paved streets expect factories
to come TO MexicOs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

The LEDGER regrets 20 announce
that J. NJ. Daniel, Of near Thompson,
one of Audrain c0unty's most promi-
nent farmers, has sold out and is go
ing 10 Centralia 70 reside. Mr. Dan
iel's many friends in Audrain county
wish him much prosperity In his new
home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

TO none. II is made In Germany,
where trusts can't control it. We i'm
port 1t II lasts five years.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

The LEDeER's towline is still in
good repair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Coversare not alike Just because thus
compared. Racine buggies are not 70
be compared with cheap, worthless
buggies, Just because they are both
covered with glossy paint See our
line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Fine quality Of leather in the top Of
Racine buggies.
FERRIS & CAuTHoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Everybody in Audrain county is
interested in the Pythian street fair
and carnival.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Hon. j. T. Lloyd viii speak at Cur
ryvllle on Thursday afternoon, Sept.
Is, and at Vandalla that night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Lieutenant Archer and family, latC
Of Kentucky, viii occupy the Mrs. K
II. Allen property on East Anderson
street in this city. Mr.. Archer will
be connected with the Missouri Nil.
itary Academy the coming school
term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

The name Racine is a guarantee IN
itself. See our line Of surries.
FERRIS & CAuTHoRE,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

We have a nice patent U. S. mail
box; we sell them cheap See them.
FERRIS & CAUTnoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

The Auxiliary TO 'lio l,,.,s.s
win meet THURSDAY AM, ''o,b 4 !
Meet Nee at the churcn al, a -
vevanoes will be pro'ioeu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Donkeys and Facts
Are stubborn things. Here is a fact,
Stransky steel enamel ware is second
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04
THE WALL AND THE WAVES.

BY s. E Kiser In Chicago Record-Herald.
The waves beat hard agains the wall
That men have reared along the shore
And soon or late the stones must fal
And let the sea leap through one,
more,
Unless, with watchful, jealous care,
Men keep the wall In good repair.
The mobs beat hard against the wall
Where rests the buttress Of our State
And for each wrong a stone must fall,
That shall be needed soon or late
Let those in power have a care
To keep the wall in good repair.
Built for strength, built for comfort,
built for durability. Racine buggies
are built by first class bugQy-bullders.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

r. II. Nichols who ,,,' sis : u
kicked by a horse No,S-s, ,,,'ssnehi :
much better and u j
H. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Racine road wagons.
FERRIS a CAUTH0RN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Charley Luckie 5 /. ioIa,s aJa
Lincoln, Neb., and IS oOD
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

THE City Council WIZ ~ a
city executive oiiIceis 10, ~ -nsopls
ment Of the law and the be. ps,grl salln.
found solldly endorsing ,',,05 0 "a
officers. Ifany law , '.'o0cIl 'Os np'
Objectionable let the t,.,ll. '9o1',, .,i,is 3
Mrybc most Of the trouble ,,''al,s. ',il -
in the minds Of poll.l,',tT, .,, T,inlss
TO dlscredit The pI.',s' ,.,, ofs
ton so they can get 'O"
ealNa.-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-09-04

Manager Bostoek, oi
nounces the receipt Of ? ~, :. a
captured in the wilds o. -, ~. n
says the indianapolis '' N''l vi
: face like that Of a h9m.. ~. 5
long beautiful hair all %" O,'' n
For the present, and UNI. ..
can suggest a better a''aii q alias
toak has ehristened u N :
what Is IT." This freak - s..sI
"a exhibition tomorrow, -, > 4
took place yesterday all',,,. ,sol,..
Zoo between two Russian ~, 4
ia Bonavita, the lion ,- I.i,,,l -, /
ths den where the Wol,'' A., .
ing and bat them apalt A., n
lsl one was so badly torn '-
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
Claude Freeman,

Claude Freeman, aged fourteen
years, passed quietly away Friday
morning, at Z. o'clock after q linger-
ing illness with pneumonia.
Though all that medical skill and
the undivided attention of his low.
ing relatives and friends could con-
tribute were given in the continued
hope that he might bs
spared, yet his young life yielded
to the dread disease. He was a
bright young boy, favorite with
his playmntes and was dearly love
by all who knew him. His death
Is a serious loss to his loving and
devoted mother and little brothers
and sisters. His remains were
laid to rest Saturday morning in
the Pickens cemetery, Rev. B. E..
G1andy, conducting the funeral
services in the presence of large
number of grief stricken and sym
pathizlng relatives and friends.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
EASLEY,

Mrs. w. e. Dendy of Pickens
was guest at Mountain View Hotel
Saturday.
Rev. John B. Wilson preached O
highly instructive and appreciated
sermon at the Chapel in South
Easley Sunday night.
A. w. Folger has purchased the
stock of goods formerly owned by
). A. Sheppard. Mr.. Folger will
continue to do business at the
stand occupied by Mr.. Sheppard
Mr.. Sheppard Will probably travel
as salesman for that popular
Greenville firm, r. Il. Allen &
Bro.
Easley's progressive business men
are making determined effort to
have new Cotton Mill built at
this place; the probabilities are
highly in favor of the enterprise
being successful.
Mrs. j. Milton King and son,
Charles, returned Monday from O
visit to relatives in Greenville.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
Hale Dot8.

Farmers are showing signs of
hope and prosperity for the new
year, by building new houses and
preparing for big crop.
Mr.. L. M. Porter, has moved in>
to his new house Mr.. A. Cannon
will soon be ready to go into his al.
so,
Mr.. Tucker Cantrell.has bought
part Of his faith er's place and will
soon build and otherwise improve
It.
Mrs, J. l.. Gravelcy Waited the
families Of w. II. Stewart and Mr.,
Tucker Cantrell Sunday.
Prof J. D. Edens, who is teach.
ing q hourishing school near Norris
Cotton Mills, is home on a visit,
Hampton school is progressing
nicely under the management Of
Miss Manic Kirksey
Old Aunt Cynda Reaves, of An
ierson Mills IL at the point o.
death. She is said to be o5 yoart
old.
The Smallpox scare is about
over and 10 body seriously
suiurad. But some have been bet
teyea aasaially,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
Nj ala News.

ASH have not seen anything III
your columns from this section.
thought l would send you a few
dots.
Mr.. R. r. Hallum's baby 10 very
i'll with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Lee Muellinlx, of Anderson,
was guost at Mr.. J. II. Clayton's
Saturday night.
Misses Dora, Alma and CarlClay-
ton were guests at Mr.. Ben
Garvins, Saturday.
Our Schools have seemed almost
deserted for the past two weeks as
so many Of the children have been
confined to their homes with colds.
Preaching will be held at Fair.
view the second Sunday morning
and the fourth Sunday in the after.
noon the year through.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
CENTRAL,

Mrs. Edith Miller and daughter
Miss Beatrice, of Pendleton, spent
Tuesday in town as the guests of
Mrs. G. G. Fricks.
Mr.. II. M. Norris, Of Cateechee,
visited friends in town this week.
Misses Prudence and jamie
Clayton, of this county, were hero
for a few hours Friday.I
j. II. Farnsworth, Atlanta, S. X.
Dendy, Walhalla, j. II. DAILY,
Gainesville and G. w. Lee, of Clin-
ton were among the commercial
visitors i'll town this week.
Mr.. Silas Stephens, formerly of
this place, moved to Atlanta sew
eral years ago, has returned to
his home here.
Mr.. G. w. Young and family
left Saturday for Grecnvillc where
they expect tomaks their future
homo.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30

Big shipment of trunks ius,
received, I'll sizes and prices from
Que to $500. Folger & Thornley,
Rev. M. p. Matheny of Char
lotte is in Plckens On business rc.
iative his ministerial work; he will
be in this vicinity several days.
Supervisor L. D. Stephens, ac.
companied by +. e. Cox and ED
stephens went down to Columbia
monday to arrange lease of some
Gonvlcts and transfer them to
works. ~
On occount of late arrival, we
are forced to leave some of the let
ters from correspondence out:of this
issue. All correspondents will
materially assist this office by mail
ing their communications so they
Will reach this office not later
than Saturday night.
Married on Jan Goth, 1902 by
M Fl. Hester, N. p. ct the residence
of the BRIDES father Mr.. VIC. Por-
ter, Mr. Jeff Pace to Miss Mary
Porter. After the ceremony thew
were All invited to the dining room
whore the table was laden with
many good things.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1902-01-30
Murphy Dots.

Mr.. Jordan Rice died on last
Thursday 10th inst at 10 a. m. at
his home on Grow Creek from
dropsy. HeEwas strictly an honest
and upright man in all his business
dealings. There are some unusual
facts connected with his life. He
was in his 90th year, very temper
ate all his life, never used tobacco
nor spirltuous liquor as a beverage.
Never had trouble with a neigh
Dor. A member Of Antioch Bap.
tist church about % years. The
most remarkable facts about his
life are that he was born, reised
lived, died and wss buried Or the
same plantation, having never
moved from the farm on which he
was born. He has been ready 70
heaven and waiting for the trans
fer several years. His wife diet
about six years ago. His daughte
Mrs. Lycena Higgins lived witt
him, and was very devoted to hlr
and did all in her power to max
his old age comfortable.
Rev. B. F. Murphy preache,
the funeral sermon. The Who'll
community attended the buris
of "Uncle Jordan Rice" as he wa
called and paid their last respect
to him they all loved.