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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
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In Memory of Richard Roach, Who
Died Dec. Q, 1908.

In Memory of Richard Roach, Who
Died Dec. 8, 1908.
Dear friend and schoolmate thou
hath left US, gone forever more.
But how we long to meet thee upon
a bright shore.
1t Is sad, sad to part with those we
love and their dear hearts.
Oh, it is hard to lose them, but we'll
we know we must part with them
for evermore.
There is a spot on earth supremely
blest,
A dearer sweeter spot than all the
rest,
Where man creations, tyrant casts
aside,
His sword and scepter, peageantry and
pride,
While in his softened looks benignly
blend,
The sire, the husband, the son, father
and friend.
There is land, of every land the
pride.
Beloved by heaven over all the world
beside.
Where brighter suns dispense serener
light,
And mllder moons imparadise the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
GERM is FOUND.
Cause of Scarlet Fever Discovered by
DR.. Frank Mallory, Of Boston.

BosToN, Dec. 17--Dr. Frank Burr
Mallory, of the Harvard Medical
School, will present to the Boston
Society Of Medical Sciences important
information as to the cause of scarlet
fever, following an exhaustive inves-
tigation Of the subject. The main
point Of his discovery is that the germ
Of the disease is Of animal and not of
vegetable origin, as has been held,
making cure of the disease much
easier.
y DR.. Mallory Is able to show that the
infection in scarlet fever is by a pro-
tozoon and traces the development OF
the disease through the successive
stages Of animal growth.
Until now II has been held In the
medical world that the germ OF scar
let fever was vegetable organism,
and scientists have proceeded upon
the theory that a bacillus was the
agent Of infection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Friends OF "Aunt Annie" Waters in
Rails and Pike counties have interest
ed Champ Clark In a measure to grant
her a special pension, says the New
London Times. Aunt Annie Is the
Oldest native Missourian, now In her
9Sth year. Her husband, Eli Waters,
was a soldier in the Indian wars, and
as his widow she Is getting but sl2 per
month. We earnestly hope Mr.. Clark
will succeed in passing q special bill
for her relief.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Works better with water
than other brands
do with milk.
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
What Will be His Fate in History
Able Lecture by Capt. G. T.
Allen.

A fair sized crowd heard the able
lecture of Capt. Allen at the court
house Thursday evening. 1.-THE Con-
federate Soldier in History" as an in
teresting subject was handled In Capt.
Aliens characteristic manner, Found
ed on historical facts the lecture was
instructive and uplifting. His eulogy
Of Gen. Robert e. Lee was effective
and produced hearty round Of ap-
plause.
Capt. Allen has chosen an admirable
subject for his lecture and his per
sonal capabilities make 1t possible for
him to add many points Of interest
that is unwritten on history's pages.
Those present were attentive
throughout the hours lecture and
thoroughly enjoyed the interesting
discourse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
HaIidaY Excursion Rates,

On Dec. "a, 26 and 81, 1908, and
January /, 1901, the Chicago & Alton
and Wabash r. r. will sell tickets be-
tween stations within a distance Of
100 miles at the rate Of one and one
third fare for the round trip. Out
side OF a distance OF 100 miles and
within 200 miles, one fare plus so cents.
Tickets limited for return, to and in
cluding January 4, 1904.
l. M. RICHARDS,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Funeral of Dragan Darac.

Funeral services were conducted
over the remains of Dragan Barac,
who was killed Wednesday at the
railroad construction work on the
Burlington cutoff by Rev. A. A. Wal.
lace in the undertaking parlors OF
Trimble s. Cauthorn Thursday morn
ing. The victims countrymen, who
are employed by Contractor Marsh
attended in body and from their
number the pail bearers were selected
The victim was II years of age and
had been in this country about six
months. He leaves a father and two
brothers in Austria, bis native
land. Interment was made at the
City Cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The following young ladies were
Friday night made members of the
Beta Sigma Fraternity at the meeting
held at the Montezuma Club rooms;
Misses Irma johnson, Stella Robert
son, Nellie Hill, Nellie Landon, Rosa
mond Guthrie and Fannie Mason.
These young ladies and the local fra
ternity are to be congratulated, for
they are an honor to the fraternity
and it is one to them, for the Beta
Sigmas number among their members
the brightest and most popular young
ladies of the college world.
Misses Sadie Leavell and Marion
Marques, Of Fulton, were present
and took part in the initiation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

GOVERNOR A. M. DocKERY is crit.
icised in some quarters because be
does not declare who he is for Cover
nor. He would be most severely crit.
iclsed II he, as Governor of Missouri,
took any part In the contest between
Democrats for the nomination. Gov
ernor Dockery has no idea Of trying
10 dictate his successor. Asa Demo-
crat and voter he will exercise his
privilege, but as Governor of the
State he will in no way endeavor to
control the nomination, We are sur
prised to find some who claim to be
opposed to machines" and "machin-
ery," criticising the Governor, be-
cause he is not active in this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
ED. w. H. HOOK.
Closes a Profitable Years
Work With Salt River
Church.

Sunday Evening, Dec. 18th,
1901 closed my years work
with the Salt River church to-
day and bade them farewell, with
some regret. We have some noble
men and women whose names are
in the Book of Life, who belong to
Salt River church. The church
is in fairly good working order,
many men willing to work for the
Master and noble women not a
few. | would like to give their
names but cannot now.
In the last year several good in
fiuential members of the flock have
left them and the church feels the
loss greatly. But only one has been
removed by death; Bro. James
Shock has been called to his re-
ward. Bro. Shock, at the time of
his death, was one of the elders Of
the congregation.
We feel that we speak the truth
when we say the church is in a
healthy condition. We have fine
board of officers at Salt River"
Our efficient elders are: Bros.
John Beatty, Edwin Davis and
William Broadus; deacons. Bros.
s. p. Loren, Edward Beatty, Will
liam Blythe and William Renie.
don't think a church in the county
has a better board of officers. May
God be with them in their work of
faith and labor of love. / love all
the people of that neighborhood;
they are kind and hospitable. There
is the home of J I'll. Faucet and his
dear and faithful wife. The people
all love them and delight to honor
them. have often enjoyed the
hospitality of their home. These
and many others l shall never for
get.
Dear brethren, farewell. May
the God of Abraham be your God,
and may you, like that grand old
pratriarch, look for that city whose
Maker and Builder is God, and
may we all meet in that blessed
city, is my prayer.
Yours fraternally,
w. FL. Hook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.


Born, to MIR. and Mrs. ]. G.. Fiken-
scher, son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marshall, son.
TT. Leeper, of Youngs Creek, sold
100 acres of land to Bloom Bros. at $50
per acre.
Joseph Pinnell, Of Audrain county,
aged S5 years, died Of grip.
Ed Harrison, of Mexico, carried of
several premiums on poultry at the
State meeting at Warrensburg.
Marriage license were granted to
the following: Robert Smith and
Miss Fannie Reynolds, VIM. A. Hage-
man and Miss Lena Reed, ]. K. Maneg-
han and Miss Bessie Baugh, all Of Au.
araln county e2@,
Shipments were made by the To-.
ing: Wallace, Northern s. Co., ship
ped one Car load Of hogs to st. Louis.
Ed Kendall shipped one car load Of
mules to st. Louis. T. J. Gibson
shipped a car load Of dressed turkeys
to St Louis and one car load of geese
to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
New Suits Filed.

W. S. Burchiield has entered suit
against the Chicago, Rock Island and
Paci fic ard the Chicago & Alton for
$500 damages to two shipments OF
goods, consisting of live stock and an
migrant outfit from Guthrie Center,
Ia, TO Auxyasse, Mo.
G. Moody Farnsworth has entered
suit for a divorce from Eliza ]. Farms
worth, claiming desertion. The plain
till lives in Eastern Audrain county.
DR.. L. II. Diver has sued the Ma
tional Life Insurance Company fol
sos, which he alleges is due him fol
examining applicants for insurance.
William A. Peery is suing the
Wabash for s40O alleged damages to a
shipment OF stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
High School Gymnasium.

A large room in the Hiner building
has been secured and gymnasium
will be installed for the use Of the
high school students, At first there
will only be two basket ball courts,
one for the girls and one for the boys,
but as soon as the treasurer's report
is ready more apparatus will be pur'
chased and in the near future a first
class gymnasium will be in full oper'
alton. Prof. Hawthorn, who is a well
known college athlete, will have charge
and Intends opening the first Of the
year.
This is quite a step forward anc
should receive the hearty support Of
those interested in our schools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
SON THREATENED HIS MOTHER
Mrs. W. B. Beshears, Of ofvandalia, Says
That Her Offspring Secured
Signature to Note By
Threats Of Suicide.

Mrs. Margaret e. Beshears, OF Van
dalia, widow of the late W. b. Be-
shears, has filed suit in the Audrain
County Court to have deed OF trust
securing note for sl7,S34 20 set aside
and for the cancellation Of the note,
alleging that there was conspiracy
used in inducing her to sign the note
and deed of trust. The title OF tbe
suit is Margaret E. Beshears VS.. f. L.
Guthrie, H. H. Hurt and O. w. Shaw
yer.
Mrs. Beshears states In her petition
that she was induced to go to Ossa-
watomie, Kas,, about May 10, 1908, BY
her son, O. l.. Hutchison, and F. L..
Guthrie, both Of that place She says
that she was induced by misrepresen-
tation to believe that her Jon, G. l..
Hutchison, owed f, l.. Guarle a large
sum OF money. She states that Hutch
ison is her son and had undue influence
over her, that be falsely represented
to her that he owed Guthrie and that
he would be ruined and would lose his
position as travelling salesman II the
sum was not paid, further represent
ing, she says, that he would commit
suicide in her presence by shooting II
she did not sign note to satisfy bis
creditor. Mrs. Beshears says In her
petition that all OF this transpired at
the home OF her son 10 Ossawatomie
and that Guthrie was present. She
alleges that her son repeated his
threats OF self-destructlon several
times and that he made attempts as II
to kill himself,
Mrs, Beshears, she states In her
petition, finally signed the note and
executed the deed of trust on 28C
acres of land in Rails county, Mo-,
and four lots in Vandalia to secure it.
Mrs. Beshears states that the &C.
maker of the note, @. L. Hutchison
was not indebted to Guthrie at the
time of the signing of the note and
that neither she nor Hutchinson was
Indebted to him when the deed ol
trust was executed.
II. II. Hunt and O. E., Shawyer, who
are made defendants with the princi
pal, Guthrie, are trustee and notary
public, respectively.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Robt. Carter was in New Mexico on
business.
Corn was selling for "a cents per
bushel at Laddonia.
]. Yerger, of Audrain county, died
of cancel Of the face.
Lee Gregory and Miss Florence
Mooney, both of Audrain county, were
wed.
Enoch Hooton, aged II years, died
at his home, near Mexico, of pneu-
monia.
Miss Emma Rider, of Rush Hill,
was recovering from severe spell Of
illness.
John Hilderbrand and Mrs. VIM.
Hinze, both of Audrain county, were
married.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

THE Martinsburg EHterprise fayors
DR.. j. O. Parrish, prominent Re
publican Of Vandalia, as chairman ol
State Republican Committee, and
says: "Dr. ]. @. Parrish, OF Vandaliai
has been mentioned among Others as
the new Republican State Chairman
TO succeed Mr.. Atkins. DR.. Parrish Is
abundantly well qualified for the
place aud, while not of his faith the
Enterprise would be glad, in the In
terests OF good political machinery tt
see him houored.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Five Years For Forgery.

Chas. @. Scott, who was apprehend-
ed in Texas a few days ago and
brought back to Fulton, was sentenced
to five years in the penintentiary in
the circuit court now In session In
that city. Scott was charged with
forging a check on the Southern Bank,
Of this city, which was given to NJ. b.
Barrows, Galloway postOffice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Missourians In California.

Charley Murray, an old Mexico boy
now In business in Los Angeles, Call
fornia, writes the LEDGER that the
Mexico people there are all prosper
GUS and happy. l.. A. Mcconnell 4
In the real estate business; Ira Hall
win Cordner and Fred Forrist al
have their headquarters in Los Ang'
eles. Clarence Menefee is married tc
most charming California girl.
The LEDGER extends best wishes to
the Missouri colony in California
Missourian are to the front in th'
-mCnldenO State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

W. II. Wallace, Of Mexico, has
bought w. W. Fry's hogs at s cents
delivered at "Mr. Wallace's option" +"
Some of the stock buyers Of Mexico
are plaguing Mr.. Fry about his
farming" and especially about sell
ing stock at the buyers option -
They claim that Mr.. Wallace can call
for the hogs at any date be chooses
during his life time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Bill Gregg and Jay Bennett are in
the mountains which surround Cot
tonwood Springs rabbit hunting. One
being a warm Folk man and the other
a hot Reed man, the LEDsER hopes
that the boys will not get into a dis
cussion and "do away" with each
other. A dog was taken along to give
the alarm in the event both should
fall. The rabbits have little to fear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
old Union Soldier Dies.

John Harrison, who was a resident
OF this city about twenty-five years
ago, died at the Soldiers Home in
Quincy, III, Monday, Dec. ii. De-
ceased was married to Miss Sallie Nc
Clanahan In 1865. In 1897 she died
Two daughters, Mrs. Long and Miss
Emma Harrison, and three sons, John,
Charles and James, are living.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

THE most interesting political
question at this time In Audrain coun-
ty is a primary for the State, Con-
gressional and county nominations.
We would Ike for those Of our read
ers who take an interest in this mat
ter to write brief letters to the LED
GER whether you are IN favor or op-
posed to primary. We would like TO
have your ideas. Make your letter
brief and sign your name In full.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

An old pleasantly worth repeating
relates to the experience of Gen.
Hood, who In great hasCe left Nash
Vile on one side OF the city Just As
the Federal troops were entering
upon the other. HIS eolored servant
being captured. xas asked why Gen.
Hood left in such a hurry. "Ah," he
said, "Massa Hood didn't think he
could do hisself justice in this city,
Boston Christian Register.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

We met Judge Guy Mcoune. Of
vandalia, on the train Monday en-
route to Mexico. He reports every
thing a little lovely down his way. 1t
is early yet, but the people up this way
keep talking the matter that he
should become candidate for repre-
sentative next year. They take him
to be man who would be unapproach-
able by the lobby, uncorruptible and
one who will guard the treasury with
jealous care against questionable bill.
Taddnnia Herald
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Ex- REPREsENTATIvE GEORGE W.
BATTERToN, OF Sailing township, was
in Mexico this week shaking hands
with friends. George is strong Folk
man, and is arranging to organize a
club in the western part of the coun-
ty. Mr.. Batter5on says he finds the
rank and file OF the Democratic party
solid for Folk for Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

THE Maxim x Gay Company, Of
New York, which has been adyerIis-
ing In this part OF Missouri, have
been debarred the use Of the mails by
fraud order" made Of Assistant At
tOrney General by the Postoflice De-
partment. The advertisement on its
face showed that the company is a
get-rich- quick concern.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Married in Kansas City.

Miss Gabrella Pate left Tuesday for
Kansas City where she was married to
Mr.. Greenfield Walter, OF New Mex:
leo. The couple left Tuesday night
for their Western home.
The bride is daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pate, south Of Rush Hill,
and is well and favorably known here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Vol. XIV.

Missouri University. The Mexico
LEDGER endorses this movement, and
suggests that Hon. Walter Williams,
member Of the board Of curators Of
tne University is in every way well
qualified to ill this chair. No man In
the United States knows more about
country journalism, or Is better quail
ned 10 impart what he knows. The
appointment OF Mr.. Williams will in
sure the success of the enterprise. He
isa very busy man, the only question is
whether his services could be secured
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

THE members OF the Presbyterian
congregation, as well as all the people
Of Mexico, will be delighted to know
that Rev. A. A. Wallace announced
at prayer meeting Wednesday night
that he would not accept the call Of
Westminster Church at lndepen-
dence, Mo-, but would remain pastor
Of the church in Mexico. DIR. Wallace
is one OF Missouri's most able, earnest
and successful ministers of the gospel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Stops the Cough and Works OF the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay
Price 25 cents.
Genial Sam BYrns.

The LEDGER is under obligations to
Sam d. Byrns, one of the most popu-
lar young men of south Audrain. A
representative Of the LEDGER had oc-
caslon to traverse the fine agricultural
section south of this city. Sam knows
every foot of land in this vicinity and
In his company the trip was a most
enjoyable one. No one is more popu'
lar in the south end than Sam and as a
testimonial has large circle Of
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
The Military Company.

A letter has been received from the
commanding officer of the Fourth In
fantry, N. G. NJ, which states that
the application of the Mexico company
has been received and forwarded with
the proper endorsement to the Cover.
nor. 1t is expected that something
definite will be known about the
establishment Of the company here in
a fovv davs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

The Printers Midnight Carnival on
the evening of December "a in the
Annex LEDGER promises TO be a most
stupendous affair. Hons. Folk, Reed
and Halves will all be here and make
speeches. A spread such as never be-
fore heard OF will be the main feature
Of the occasion. Over 1000 invitations
will be issued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Tie Chatham islands are group ~
.ha south Pacific, $50 miles east Of
New zealand, of which colony tne! !
@ sorm a part. They are mainly used
s ~. o.ttle and sheep breeding for the
=, burmese Of supplying whalers and ON.
pr' y, ressels r calling to reft and take II
rtnraa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

WILL some one give single valid
reason why primary election, TO Sc
cure nominees, is not the most salts
factory plan proposed2 What can be
falrer. What is the matter with hav-
Ing the county, congressional and state
nominees named at the same primary?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

HARRY HAYES has resigned as
Police Commissioner Of the City OF 81
Louis, and Governor Dockery has ap-
pointed Richard Hanlon as his sue
cessor on the Police Board. This
would leave the impression that Mr.
Hawes expects to formally announce
his candidacy for Governor. Mr.. Han
lon is a member Of the Jefferson Club
asubstantial citizen and a thorough
bred Democrat. His appointment
will meet with the general approval
Of the people OK st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

On Christmas Eve, Miss Gertrude
Lewellen, the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas W. Lewellen, will be mar
ried at the home Of her parents to VIII
R. Biggs, son of W. S. Biggs, of Far
Der.
The contracting couple are of the
best families In east Audrain and are
each we'll known in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Billie Carter's health is not good
this winter. This is the reason there
are so many rabbits roaming about in
the woods and fields. Carter will get
up from good meal any old time to
get a shot at 'hedge hog" He will
pack and salt away just enough hares
for his own use next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Electric Light Employe Married

]. H. Mozier, an electrician employ
ed by the Mexico Electric Light COM
pany, and Mrs. Bessie Howe were
married in this city Thursday evening
and are keeping house in southeast
Mexico.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer at the parson-
age Of the Christian Church at eight
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Those wishing to investigate Osteo-
pathy will find DR.. Traughber at bis
Office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady in attendance. Ofice across
the street east OF the post Office. Once
hours a. m. TO s p. m. Special hours
by appointment. Telephone 355.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Joseph A. Potts, well known as the
saddle horse man OF Mexico, was
elected President of the Missouri
State Fair Association at a meeting
of the Board In Columbia Tuesday.
Mr.. Potts is . capable man and the
Board made a wise selection.-Mont-
gomery Standard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Hon. JOSEPH A. PoTrs, Of Mexico,
has been elected President of the
Missouri State Fair. Mr.. Potts has
all OF his life been identified with
what is best In the stock growing In
terests OF Missouri. This is an honor
we'll conferred, and we congratulate
the State Fair Association on secur-
ing Mr.. Potts services for this Inn
portant place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24
Hunters Home From the south.

The hunting party, consisting Of G.
o. MCGEE, OF this city, and Messrs.
Williams, Harrison and Palmer, Of
McCredie, have returned from a two
weeks hunt near Poplar Bluff, Mo.
They killed two deer and lots Of other
smaller game. Col. MCGEE brought
back the horns of the deer and gave
them to Reuben o. Dill, who will
place them in the Museum at Cotton
wood Springs. The boys took along
plenty TO eat and a superior quality
Of ''gun grease" and report jolly
good time all along the line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

THE city should put down sidewalks
in front OF the lot used for hitching
purposes. We need new sidewalks in
several parts or town, but the city
should set the example and keep first
class walks In front OF its property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-12-24

Cards have been received announc
inf the approaching marriage Of Mr.
j. S. Mckinley, formerly Of this city
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Mckinley
to Miss Adylee Sutton, Of Butte
Mont. The wedding will be on Jan
8 at $50 p. m. and Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kinley will go to Seattle and Other
western points.
Mr.. Mckinley is well known In thi'
city and has many friends here. III
has been living in Butte for somt
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