davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

reference TO the criticisms o.
ernor AM Dockery f0rsending AS
|nt Attorney-General Jeifrles ints
rain county during the present
\ OF Circuit Court 20 act In connec.
with Prosecuting Attorney Bick.
before the Grand Jury in the
hes case, the LEDGER would say,
on investigation we lind that
WITS were filed and statements
IL at Jefferson City by citizens of
|rain county tending to show that
foyernor should move In the mat
THE Governor clearly was within
lights or Judge Hughes would
ave permitted Assistant Attor-
cneral Jeffries to appear before
rand jury. II any criticisms
Me made in this matter we think
build be directed toward the
's6f this county who brought
#atter before the Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
American Citizen Again,


10 the Editor OF the Ledger;
June 5, 1903.-In your effort of yes.
terday to screen the Governor from
the Indignation of an outraged people
for his interference with the local al.
fairs of this community, you over
looked three essential considerations.
First, the principle OF local self-con-
troll, guaranteed to every county oyer
its own affairs; second, that the Gov
ernor received his information not
from dlsinterested source, but pre-
ferred TO accept the statements of a
very small fraction of this community
without further investigation; third,
that no such interference was in
vited from any lawful or official
source.
There is the precedent Of a former
governor directly in point. In 1882
when John A. Cockrell, editor of the
st. Louis Post Dispatch, resisting an
assault on him, shot and killed Alonzo
W. Slayback, an able and popular law
yer of that city, the grand jury refus-
ed to indict and ignored the bill.
The City of St. Louis had compe-
tent and faithful officials as has this
county. The friends and relatives of
the deceased implored the governor to
send the attorney general to help
them procure the Indictment Of
Cockrell, hoping by the sanction
OF the State Executive authority,
to over-awe grand jury into preferr-
ing charge of murder.
The governor answered that the
people Of st. Louis were sufficiently
empowered under the law and were
capable of attending to their own af-
fairs; that no official of that city had
invited his interference and that for
him to do SO, under the circumstances,
would be highly improper as an act of
intermeddling with local affairs on his
part.
In this centennial of the freedom of
Of the Louisiana Territory from the
despotism of France and Spain, it
would be well not to forget the words
of the patriot Lafraniere, a native Of
that territory, who, ten years before
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declar-
alton Of Independence, when leading
a revolt against the tyranny Of a Span
ish governor, declared that eDespot-
ism breeds pusillanimity and deepens
the abyss Of vices"
You must not expect, in a commun-
ity composed of American freemen,
that all will be so suppliant as to sub
nit to the arbitrary acts of man ac-
cidently clothed with just enough au-
thority to make it felt.
Suppllance to this intermeddling on
the part of the community would be
as pusillanimous in it, as the unwar-
ranted interference is tyrannical in
the Governor.
AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Mrs. Emma Mitchell, $40 Louisiaun
street, Indianapolis, Ind, writes.
"For the past FIVE years I have rarely
been without pain, but Peruna has
changed all this, and In O very short
time. Think / had taken only two bot.
ties before ! began to recuperate very
quickly, and seven bottles made mo well,
/ do not have headache or backache any
more, and have some interest In iifs.s-
Emma Mitchell. ID a
The coming Of what is known as the
"new woman" in our country ia NOT
greeted by everyone as II she were q
great blessing. But there is another
new woman whom everybody is glad 10
see. Every day some invalid woman "a
exclaiming, al have been made . now
woman by DR.. Hartman's homo treat.
ment." 1t Is only necessary to send
name, address, symptoms, duration Of
sickness and treatment already received
to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, and
directions for one months treatment
will be promptly forwarded.
II you do ot.derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use of Peruns
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving O
full statement Of your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable I'd.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President oi
The Hartman 6anitariurn, Columbus, q,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
MUST HAVE A wife.
CAN'T SOMEONE HELP THIS
POOR MAN 0UT7
WINZER ISSUES ANOTHER APPEAL
If You Are Middle-Aged German
Woman and Want Home
Here's Your Chance,


4 IlOn tue u4iDH Jun
There is another chapter in the case
of Gottlieb Winner, the noted Sabbath
breaker of near Mexico, who adver-
tised for a wife and has gained a
national reputation thereby His first
advertisement, printed in the metro.
polltan press throughout the country,
brught many replies from different
parts Of the United States, but none
of them seems to have filled the bill
exactly. Scores Of them were hardly
read at all, Others we're answered, but
a mutual agree nent was not reached.
Now Winner has Inserted another
advertisement, which is more explicit
and emphasizes the fact that 1t is a
middle-aged German woman that is
wanted, and that it is hardly necessa-
ry for Others to apply. This last ad
reads as follows:
"a Wife Wanted; A German wild
over forty-fve years old, two chill
dren, aged five and six years, owner of
eighty acres Of good land, well stocked,
seven miles from Mexico, wishes to
marry a middle-aged woman able to
speak German and can appreciate a
good home. Expenses paid both ways
to parties coming here Address,
Mexico, Mo-"
Winner is now very busy putting in
his crop. He needs wife to look
after the house and childred while he
tills the fertile soil of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

From the Montgomery City Standard.
A. Q. Newton, the superintendent Of
construction for the new Burlington
road, was In Montgomery Monday tc
secure authority from the county
court to build their track across the
public highways, and to bridge the
streams etc., necessary for the con,
struction Of the road, He said theiI
contracts called for the completion OF
the road so the cars could be running
by the first of next June. The near
est point to Montgomery will be Ex.
celsior school house, I miles out on the
Middletown road. The liue will touch
Bellhower, thence TO a point a mile
and three-quarters from Truxton, and
then toward Troy, which it will miss
about a mile and half. The contrac-
tors would probably begin work next
Wppk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Birthday of M. N. Nelson's Father

FROM the onelDyNlHe herdlu,
Squire ]. d. Nelson, Of this city
last Sunday celebrated his s5th birth
day. Only three Of his children were
present on account Of bad weather, as
follows: ]. L. Nelson, Monroe City
S. j. Nelson, Jacksonville, Fla; Mrs,
Jennie Cooper, st. Louis. The grand.
children present were Alex Nelson
and wife and Fannie Ely, Of Monroe
City; ]. d. Nelson, Jr., Jacksonville,
Fla, also Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Jack
son and babe. Mrs. Jackson is a great
granddaughter of Squire Nelson and
her babe is great great grand child,
thus representing five generations OF
the Nelson family. The number of
living representatives is as follows:
Children, 5; grand children, 81; great
grand children, 40; great great grand
children, L; total, II. Squire Nelson
is one our most respected citizens. He
is enjoying excellent health and we
wish for him the celebration of many
more birthdays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Fulton 6azette editorially

i Fulton Gazctte editorially says;
bot often that southern people
/ d spectacle Of themselves on the
Question, but some of them are
|so just now by giving money to
4ulu Hadley, Of indianapolis, who
81 to make up a bed in which
81 Washington slept at a hotel.
Hadley had a perfect right to re-
b do the work, and the hotel peo-
d just as good a right to dis
& her, but there is nothing in the
II to justify a public collection
p benetit,and the people who are
ing to her may at a later time
their enthusiasm In her behalf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

On reading the second letter from
american Citizen' we see no reason
for changing our former statement in
reference to this matter. Gov. A. M.
Dockery on account of statements and
atiidavits sent to him by Audrain
county citizens sent Assistant Attor-
ney General Jefferies into Mexico to
appear before the grand jury in the
Barnes case. The statements and
atiidavits were made by people
who live in Audrain county.
1t does seem to the editor of the LED
GER as though If any criticisms are to
be made they should be directed to
the citizens OF this county who we're
directly responsible for what the Gov
ernor is now criticised for doing.
EDITOR OF MEXICO LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
KEPT FIVE CENTS 40 YEARS.
Finally Returns it with Interest to
Son Of Man He Cheated.

GLENs FALLS, MY, June g. A let
ter was received recently by A. f. Root,
of this village, from a man in Oregon.
Forty years ago the writer stopped at
store on Schroon River kept by Roots
father, and bought number of artl-
cleS.
When the amount was figured up
the storekeeper cheated himself out of
five cents. The man noticed it, but
said nothing.
In the letter received by Mr.. Root
the writer recounts the circumstances
and says that ''it had troubled him all
these years. and it was the one dishon-
est act of his life.'
He enclosed a money order for rs
cents, being principal and interest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

sIIE silver wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs,
r. Wise at the Ringo House on
day evening, June S, was one Of the
kest attend and most delightful
|ctIons we have had in Mexico fol-
ny a day. The presents were
nerous, useful and ornamental,
to some extent showed the ap-
ciation in which Mr.. and Mrs.
Be are held by their many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Hail Fall 20 Inches Deep.

Me- PIERCE, IDAHO, June "a
terrific cloudburst accompanied by a
heavy storm OF wind and hail occurred
at the head of Lawyers cannon, 81
miles southwest OF bere yesterday.
Hail fell to a depth Of 20 inches
along the canycn and destroyed grain
on a strip two miles wide and six miles
long.
The only deaths reported are those
of Joe and Isabella Demissey, who
were drowned in the flood which
swept down the canyon In a solid wall
IL to Is feet high, carrying everything
before IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

b. L. Dimes, formerly Of Mexico,
how a member of the law firm of
bon, Dimes n Company,o of $40 Equit-
le building, Denver. Colo. Young
hes formerly lived Ia Mexico and
i connected with Geo. Robertson In
h practice OF law. He is a bright,
|bitious young man, and his many
ends in Mexico congratulate him
IN his success
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Will Go on the Road.

W. T. Keath, for 5 years member
of the Hathaway s. Keath Grain s
Implement Co., of this city, who re
Gently sold bis interest to W. S. Hath
away, has accepted an excellent trav-
cling position with the Albert Dickin
son Seed Co., of Chicago, with Mis-
souri, and Iowa as bis territory.
Mr.. Keath was travelling man fol
IA years and was in a position to com.
mand excellent terms with the Dick.
inson firm. He will retain his head,
quarters In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy.

The uniform success Of this remedy
has made it the most popular pre-
paration in use for bowel complaint.
IL is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take. 1t
is especially valuable for summer
dlarrh9a in children and is undoubt-
edly the means of saving the lives Of
a great many children each year. For
sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
FRUIT.

FRUIT.
Green Persimmons Rotten Lemons
Cal. Frog Stools Soda Crackers
Fire Crackers Hogshead Cheese
Black Pot Liquors, Etc.
Meals from 13 O'Clock to 4-11-44 p. @.
P. S.-Guests who dine here are re-
quested to tell their troubles to a
policeman, as we look upon life as
being a never-ending summers
dream. Eat and be merry while
you can, for you know not when a
boot-jack may swipe you from be-
hind and knock you galley west.
RULES
For guests of the Catamount Hotel.
The "Rules for the Guidance of
Guests" follows:
All gents with shooting irons or
weapons must check them before en-
tering the dining room. Walters are
too scarce TO be killed.
Gents are requested not to attract
walters attention by throwing things
at them. This is no deaf mute
asylum.
Seven kinds of pie are given with
every dinner.
Tablecloths are changed every Sun
day.
Our food is of the best quality. Our
milk is pure, eggs new-laid and the
butter speass for itself.
Guests tipping waiter must pay
funeral benefits in case one should die
from heart disease.
No more than six eggs will be given
each at a sitting.
Any guest found trying to work of
his shells on neighbor will be fired
from the table.
Biscuits found riyeted together can
be opened with a chisel supplied by a
waiter. The use of dynamite is
strictly forbidden.
Disputes over articles Of food must
be settled outside.
Don't lasso the walters, because the
guest who can't throw the rope will
be at disadvantage.
Gents may take off their coats II
they want to, but must keep on their
vests.
Pipes filled at the counter charged
avtra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rev I'd for
any case Of atarrh that cannot be nured by
Halle Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made BY their nrm
WEST c TRuAx. Wholesale Druggists. .Toledo.O.
WALDISa, KNNAN G MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo,o
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system Price 75o per bottle. Sold
By all druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pulls are the best. f,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

81 have been troubled for somC
time with indigestion and soul
stomach, says Mrs. Sarah w. Curtis
Of Lee, Mass, ''and have been taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets which have helped me very
much so that now l can eat many
things that before l could not" II
you have any trouble with your
stomach why not take these Tablets
and get we'll? For sale byal druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

The residence Of Mrs. Joseph Boyd
on East Love street, together with
three acres of land is for sale. The
house contains nine room. There are
good out buildings and the lot is wide
enough for two residences on each
street. For particulars apply to t. p.
Harrison, McCredie, Mo. d52tf Witt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

|HE FAYETrE, Howard county, Ad-
fser edltorially says: "We under
Ia that II. NJ. White, Of the Mexi-
LEDeER, is a candidate for Secre-
Fof State. II he receives the sup
/ he merits from the press Of Mis-.
n his nomination is assured. Mr..
he has done much for the State
press Of tile State and deserves
recognition. Then, too, Mr.,
<te can stand the honor OF the Of
without changing or losing bis
tdship for the men who have sup
Id him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Going to Washington

The New Florence, Mo-, Leader says
C. G. Baker, Of Wellsville, and N. E.
Mitchell, of Laddonia, and other Au.
drain county people left first of the
week for Washington. Mr.. Baker
also intends going to Vancouver
Island, 3. c., before returning home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Subscribers to the Weekly
Ledger will please examine
he date after their names on
nargin of the Ledger and gov
rn themselves accordingly.
Phe Mexico Weekly Ledger
b $1.Oo per year, paid in adj
|ance. If you don't pay in
|dvance don't blame the Led
br for not having notified
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
R. NJ. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor.
Vol. XIV.

II she really needs financial assistance.
the charitable institutions Of Indian
apolis are abundantly able to care for
her, and II life In that city has become
intolerable to her because OF her views
on the race question, she has the amer
lean privilege Of going to a community
where her sentiments are more popu-
lar. The affair looks to a man up a tree
almost as silly as some OF the move
ments originated in Boston for the
prevention of negro lynchings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Those wishing to investigate Osteo-
pathY will find DR.. Traughber at his
office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady in attendance. ONCE across
the street east of the post Office. Office
hours 7 a. m. to s p. m. Special hours
by appointment. Telephone 355.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

|HowARD ELLIS, OF the New Flor.
Zee Leader, is doing some splendid
brk for the new electric railroad to
b through Fulton. Howard should
j substantially rewarded for his val
Eble services.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Good appetite and cheerfulness fol-
lows the use of PRIcKLY ASH BTrTERs.
1t purifies the blood, liver and bowels
and makes life worth living.
BUCKNER h WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
MENU.

Green Tree Frog, a la Bow-wow
Hot Water Soup with Fried Grease
Tad Poles Fried In Rain Water
Crawfish Lardeded Mud
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Fricasse OF Mad Dogs and Old Socks
Saute Of Grasshoppers with Pipe Stems
Compete Of Cigar Snipe, Tobacco flavor
Cats Head en- Broken Glass, Old Style
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

DR.. +. M. Shoush, Mexico Osteo.
path, Office at residence, corner OF
Love and Washington streets, one
block north OF square. Office hours,
to liza. m; to9p. m. d2t-wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite, cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you relish for
your food. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

William Hit, an Audrain county
boy, who lives In Kansas City, is in
Mexico on visit to his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. I. B. Hit, in north Mexico.
Mr.. Hit says that people who did not
see the floods in Kansas City have NJ
idea 10 what extent they existed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Mrs. W. True Davis, Of st. Joseph,
Mrs. John Tomilson, of Peoria, Ill, and
Miss GoSnell, of Kansas City, are in
Mexico to attend the reception Of Mr..
and Mrs, M. R.Wise at the Ringo Ho-
tel tomorrow night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Drought in the Atlantic Coast
States is causing great damage To
crops The dry weather is the most
prolonged in the history Of that sec
tion. The foods in the west are held
responsible for the drought in the
aacf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Hon. W. II. Kennan's many friends
viii be glad to know that he has en-
tirely recovered his old time health,
and is able 10 look after business as
usual.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Mrs. John Davis, Of Fulton, was
over to attend the silver wedding of
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. r. Wise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

CONDITION SERIOUS AT CEDAR CITY.
Cedar City has been abandoned COM
pletely and is flooded, as is the entire
country along that portion of the
Galloway shore. The Missouri river
reaches from bluff to bluff, distance
Of about mile. Enormous volumes
of water are pouring into the bottom
lands, sweeping everything before
them, and the inhabitants have moved
back to the hills or crossed the river
to Jefferson City. Only four are said
to have remained behind to brave the
torrents. The water is over the ap-
proach to the Jefferson City wagon
bridge, but it is thought that it will
hold. No lives have been lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Naked Beef with Short Dresses
Saddle OF Reindeer, Dear Me Sauce
Breast Of Hooting Owl, Rat Sauce
Growing Hens, Stuffed with Feathers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

The old Order Of German Baptists
at their national conference, voted
not to permit members to use tele
phone in their homes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Ladies' Vests Found.

The party who left package contain
ing ladies' vests at the LEDGER Office
Wednesday can have the same by call
ing at that office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Chills and fever is bottle of GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL Tonic. lt is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure, no pay. Price soc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Jacob Schopp returned from st.
Louis yesterday where he went TO look
after his property there, some Of which
is threatened by the food.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

The city marshal Of Eagle Lake,
Texas, and land cwner fight a fatal
duel, and shot from each fatally
wounds a. bystander.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Judge X. ]. Plndall is up from
Arkansas on visit and is enjoying
fine health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Boiled Spring Pudding, July Sauce
Sow-Belly Pie, au Fresh Jersey Lily
Custard Pie
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood. due to neglected
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

A passenger train was wrecked near
Alta, Ill, by the breaking Of an axle.
The cars were ditched and five persons
were injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Audrain Citizens Behind Governor

MEXICO, Mo-, June 4.-Are we cap
able Of running our own affairs? Do
we need the assistance of Jefferson
City in the matter? We have good
county and good people, but it would
seem that the Governor thinks that
we need the guardianship Of boy to
look after our affairs. We are up
against the proposition; will we con-
troll our own affairs or be controlled
by the officials at Jefferson City?
CITIZEN.
The LEDGER to-day is in receipt of
the above and two or three other COM
munications Of the same kind from
prominent citizens of Mexico. AS a
MATTER Of fact, If those of our people
who are depressing indignation will
call on the proper officers they will
learn that Governor A. NJ. Dockery
was presented with affidavits and
statements by citizens of this county,
which induced him to send Assistant
Attorney General Jetfries to Mexico
The names of those citizens and the
facts they swore to, we presume, can
be learned without any trouble
EDIToR OF THE LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Miss Virginia Dyas has returned to
her home In Columbia after visiting
Miss Anna Belle Arnold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
LATE MISSOURI DEATHS.

At Huntsville-Thomas Jefferson
Lowry, aged So years old.
At Fulton-Miss Clara Owen, aged
81 years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11
STOCK AND FARM NOTES.

]. d. Lewellen marketed from Au-
drain county, Mo-, load OF 263-lb hogs
at s6.15.-Liee Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

DR.. R. A. Ramsey, formerly OF Mex
leo, later Of Greeley, Colo, is now To-
Gated at Soda Springs, Idaho.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Hetty Green gets a renewal Of a per-
NIT TO carry a revolver.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Rail Birds Jail Birds Night Hawks
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-06-11

Mrs. Theo. Williams has returned
from a visit in Fulton.