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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
HORSES BURNED TO DEATH
Fine Draft Animals Tied With Hal
ters in Burning East Side
les--Loss $4,000.


FROM the eGlODe-DcmOcfat
One hundred and fourteen fine draft
horses were cremated last night in
fire which totally destroyed the lower
barns Of the st. Louis transfer COM
pany, In East st. Louis, just south of
the viaduct, between the Louisville &
Nashville and the Big -Four railroad
yards.
The lire, which is thought to have
started from spark from a passing
engine, was discovered by Stable
Watchman Rarriety at 7:l2 O'Clock. A
general alarm brought all the fire.
fighting apparatus in East st. Louis
to the scene, but owing to the location
Of the barns, in the midst OF the rail-
road yards, 1t was nearly half an hour
before the fireman could direct the
streams against the flames.
The barns were 1856 feet long by lac
feet wide, one and one-half stories In
height, and constructed entirely Of
wood. In the upper part Of the barn
were stored 100000 bushels Of oats and
| IL car loads OF hay. All Of thisas well
as the horses and 200 sets Of harness
were destroyed.
LOSS PLACED AT $500
George J. Tansey, president Of thu
company, stated last night that thu
loss would undoubtedly reach $50, 600
He stated also that he was unable u
even estimate how much Insurance.
was carried on the barn and its con
tents, but that it was his opinion tina
the loss was pretty well covered.
G. l.. Edwards, foreman OF th
stables, was among the first Of tn
officials to reach the fire. "When
arrived pandemonium reigned anon
the frightened beasts in the barns,
he said. "Their neighing was pitlfu
to hear and the instant several door
we're pried open number Of ther
rushed out at full speed. Only thil
ty-slx horses managed to break thei
halters aad escape the flames, an
these led 1pursueTs a long chas
through East st. Louis befors the
were captured"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.


Green Cant bought the Mabry farm,
near Mexico, for $1,000.
r. D. Mize presented his brother
in-law, Of this city, with fine stand
OF elk horns.
julius Humfried and Miss Emma
Castleman were married by Elder
Early, of Columbia.
Marriage license was granted to
Rude Maddox, OF Monroe county, and
Miss Mollie Berry, of Audrain.
Miss Mary Boyd, of Mexico, and A
L. Card, OF Auxvasse, were married
by Elder W. b. Taylor.
The following A. o. U. W. Of
iicers were elected;
]. v. williams, NJ. W.
ID. B. Staples, f.
Noble Barnes, o. II.
r.. II. Herman, Recorder
J.. J. Winscott, Fin.
]. A. Spence, Rec.
II. e. Smith, l. W.
]. W. Atchison, Guide
]. A. Harrison, o. W.
w. II. II. Lee, Trustee.
SC. Adams and N. r. Rodes, Md.
| A. S. Houston and ]. t. Buntoi
were elected delegates to the Grant
Lodge.
P. W. Harding and J. Q. Wallace
alternates.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
ADDRESSED DEMOCRATS.
Good Turnout to Hear Hon. w. D.
vandiver Speak for Folk-for-
Governor and Good Govern
manifestations.

There was good-sized crowd at the
court house Saturday afternoon to
hear Hon. W. d. vandiyer, Of Cape
Girardeau, Congressman from the
Fourteenth District. The speaker
was formerly resident Of this city
and went to school to Hon. G. +.
Clark.
Mr.. Vandiyer was introduced by
Hon. w. Fl. Kennan and made
speech which strongly appealed to his
hearers. He spoke for good govern
ment in State affairs, commencing
Joseph W. Folk for his fearless work
in the prosecution of boodlers and
saying that much Of the opposition to
the Circuit Attorney was from the
Doodle interests.
The crowd present to hear Mr.. Van
diver was enthusiastic and the ap-
plause was frequent and hearty. Owing
to the fact that Mr.. Vandiver had an
engagement to speak at Montgomery
City Saturday night, he had to leave
on the 3 O'Clock train for that city.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
At the opening of the meeting the
following resolutions were presented
by Ex-Sheriff J. N. Stephens
and were adopted by standing vote,
Chairman Kennan asking all present
to vote, whether they we're members
of the club or not. The vote was unan-
Iimous for the adoption of the reso'
llutions:
1 Whereas, the Democrats Of Audrain
county will be called upon in 1904 te
nominate county and state officers
l, Wherefore, be it.
Resolved, First that we respect
fully demand and earnestly pray thu
Audrain County Democratic Centra
lCommittee, composed Of the following
members, to-wlt:
II G. II. Shoup, T. M. Dowell, Johr
Abbay, A. II. Whitney and Thomal
Crum, of Salt River; S. G. Groves ant
Baker Barnes, of Wilson; r. G.. Har
ris and B. B. Littreil, of Sailing; Q. I
Peyton and j. W. Dowell, Of Loutre
IL. M. Travis aud Wallace Rodgers, o
: Linn; william Lake and G. A. vii
son, of Prairie; W. o. Hostetter, Il
P. Middleton and James Hall, o
Cuivre, to give primary election, a
, the same time, both for county AM
: State officers, so that each indiyidua
Democrat may cast his ballot 70
whom be chooses.
Resolved, Second; That we endors
the candidacy Of Senator Cockrell 10
+ president, however, with the expires
understanding that II he fails In th
nomination and election for president
we are heartily in favor Of him for tn
high and responsible office of Unite
States Senator, which he has held an
e performed the duties thereof, faitf
e fully and acceptably, to all the people
for nearly thirty years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Works better with water
than other brands
do with milk.
1Oc The Pound.
LucK1E's NEW STORE OPEN.
Has Up-to-Date Line of Staple and
Fancy Groceries at New Wash
ington Street Place.

!. ]. R. Luckie has opened his new
grocery store on North Washington
street, just north Of the Ledger office,
and is doing a good opening business.
Mr.. Luckie is a veteran grocerman
of this city, and has always been
known as man OF honesty and inte-
gritty, who believes in the smallest
possible profit on his goods He has
an entirely new line Of fapcy and
staple groceries and always a full line
of produce which can be depended on
as being the best and the freshest. He
invites the patronage Of all. dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
MEXICO AUDRA COUNTY MISSOURI 1908
Still Further South in Dixie.

To the Editor OF the Ledger;
Not satisfied with the cold climate
Of Fort Worth and Dallas we have
moved on down further south to this
old noted town Of San Marcos. Here
we are domiciled in a third story room
in Coronal Institute, one Of the finest
Of the cid schools of Texas, where our
daughter has been teaching the past
two years. This town is anoted health
resort and might very properly be
styled the Swiss village OF Texas.
Nestled along the valley at the foot Of
the mountains, covered with cedar
and cactus, with cottages dotting the
mountain sides, and castle-like build
ings crowning the very tops OF thel
beautiful mountain peaks, | can
almost imagin myself in some beauti-
full town OF Switzerland, as Zurich,
Tucson or Inter Laken, Here is the
for famed San Marcos river flowing
full born right out Of the mountain
side, clear as crystal, v whose depths
NAV he seen the most beautiful
mineral and vegetable products. Our
first sight seeing was 10 the source OF
this river. Wife attempted to accom-
pany us but gave up indespair, and we
left her sitting on thefame rock where
Mrs Hiser took her seat last sum-
mer. when here with the Lakenans,
Declaring she would not 90 a step
fnrtber
We have had several delightful rides
ont into the country crossing and re-
crossing the two beautiful rivers, San
Marcos and Blanco, and passing
through some of the finest cotton
farms in all the south. The laborers
here are almost entirely Mexlcans,
and IL was interesting to see them in
their country homes, and an unending
source Of curiosity to sec them crowd
ing into town on Saturdays-men,
women and children by the hundred.
AS in our town Of Mexico they bave
the court house In the middle Of the
square and the business of the town
grouped all around.
In threading my way around the
lsauare saturday afternoon l scarcely
heard a word Of the English language
SPOKEN and right here in Texas-could
Imagine myself already in old Mexico
There is not a saloon in this town and
not single indication have l seen Of
a drunken white man, negro or Mexi
can in San Marcos. Yes, have beer
about the drug stores too, and nc
liouor ia sold there.
One Of the state Normal schools IL
located here on the highest point in
the city, and is a beautiful specimen
of modern architecture. In the fine
chanel Of this building on Thanks
giving day heard three or four fin,
THANKSGIVING addresses by the differ
, ont ,,inisters of the town. The pulpit
Guy nn,.,'vS's DS'~,,~a !, ~ 80 .ro s,nn,,e,
OF all tne churches here orc 'upplie'
with the best talent OF the severa
denominations. | stumble on to ;
M,.so,,r,on noor,v averv dav and hay
miSSourian leaiiy e'oA! oA, 80
: formed some dellgntiui acquainVanoe
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Mr.. John P. Naylor Dead.

From the Centraiia NouhSf
Mrs. John P. Naylor died at tne
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Newt
Ess, Of north Of town, Tuesday after
noon, December l, 1908, after an HI
ness extending over several years. Inc
funeral services were conducted at the
christian church Thursday morning
at 10 o o'clock by DIR. d. J. Mayes aiter
which the interment will take place
in the cemetery here.
Nancy Jane Graves was porn ~
Roone county, Mo-, Nov. 8, 1851 que
was married to John P. Nay'or sept
20, lS58. To this union four children
were born, Sarah Frances, VINO oieu ~
the age Of Q years, George and MIS- MIS-
Newt. ESs, Of north Of TINS 3 place
and Mrs. BANTER, Of Kansas Oity.
Mrs. Naylor was a member OF tne
Christian church for many years, anu .Sa
a noble good woman who made ). 'n' o.
world better by her having lived IN 1l IL
The sorrowing family have 'he S'"
nathy Of the community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

CONGRESSMAN w. ID. VANDIvER,
Of Cape Gfrardeau, Mo, addressed the
Folk Club at 1:30 OF the court house in
Mexico Saturday, Deeember5. While
1t is little early to have very much
interests in politics, Congressman
Vandiver had the closest attention Of
a most appreciative audience and made
a splendid speech.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

]. W. Dowell, Audrain county, was
on the market to-day with a consign-
ment OF cattle.-Walter Berry was on
the market to-day from Audrain coun-
ty with consignment of cattle
Powell s. Mundy, regular shippers
from Audrain county, were on the
market to-day with consignment of
cattle.-Lirs Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
A TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle of the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails to perfect
cure. DR.. e. W. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, P. o. Box 62e, st. Louis, Mo,
Send for testimonials. Sold by al
druggists. Office, 1891 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Howard ELLIS and ]. Y. Parsons
have established the Telegram, a new
weekly paper at Bellhower, Mo-, on
the new Burlington cutoff in Mont
gomery county. Both of these gentle
men thoroughly understand the news
paper business In all Of its depart
ments, and the Telegram win do Its
part toward bringing about prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Quite number of Mexico people at
tended a ball and banquet given at
the Globe Hotel In Centralia.
NJ. Y. Duncan purchased the post
office building from Albert White for
$3.50.
Jasper N. Stephens and Miss Belle
Eckler, both Of Audrain county, were
married by Rev. Thos. Henson.
A dinner party was given at the res
idence of Dr.. S. N. Russell, In this
city, in honor Of Miss Burkholder'
The guests were: Misses Toles, Burk'
holder, Grantbam and Talbot; Messrs'
Hit, Tureman, Mcmillan and Smoth
arc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Little Mary Wetton, aged about 3
years, died very suddenly at her home
in Slater, No., Thursday night. She
was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Wetton, Of that city. She and
her mother recently visited the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Jordan, in this
city. This is the second child that
Mr.. and Mrs. Wetton have lost in the
nast six or eight months.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Walter WILLIAMS, in this weeks
Columbia Herald, tells Of the trust
man puts in the locomotive engineer
and gets the following lesson from IT,
Life is a matter Of faith. Westumble
on and on trusting in the divine en-
glneer and that somehow over peri
lous passes or through smiling mead
ows, through gloomy tunnels or along
the edge OF beautiful streams, we VIII
come to cur desired station at last
II we can trust the locomotive en-
gineer, though the night be dark and
the way to us unknown, may we not
trust the Engineer who is Light and
Life?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
How,s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Address FRANK J. CHENEY,
We, the undersigned, have known F, J
Cheney for the las. Is years, and believe hin
perfectly honorable In all business transac
tions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm;
WEST 4 TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
wALDIsa, KNNAS q MARVIN, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o
Halls Catarrh cure Is taken internally, aot
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
tacss Of the system Price 75c per bottle. Sol
BY all Druggists.
Hall,s Family pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Honkalav's Win Filed.

The will Of the late Judge John A.
Hockaday was filed in the probate
court at Fulton Monday afternoon,
He bequeathed his property in equal
shares to his widow and only SON.
Augustus, except the home place adj
Joining Fulton which he gave to his
widow and $500 which he gave to
Westminster College, the interest Of
which is to go toward buying book
for the library and apparatus for The
scientific department. The estate Il
estimated at over $4,000. The son
August Hockaday, is named as ex
ecutor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
The Christmas Horse Review.

The Christmas number Of the Horse
Review will be issued Dec. Is. The
Horse Review is the most popular of
all journals devoted to the interest Of
the horse owner and the coming edi-
tion wisl be above the high average Of
the Horse Reviews past Christmas
editions. Besides the tabulated sta
tistles so valuable to horse fanciers
the Christmas number will contain
many fine stories and will be profuse-
ly illustrated. This edition will be
exceptionally interesting to ,all inter-
ested in the horse and will be sold at
25 cents for the single copy. W. X.
Carter is acting as agent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
M -. T;rs Butcher Hogs.

Dowell & Hamilton, regular snip,
:" 70 head OF 2Ol-lb hogs that SOLD
- - ool. patrick Finn for the ST. Louis
Sn,chers SOs, trade at s475 the top Of the
u'artet. Col. Finn said that this was
as nice. smooth and as even . load o.
hogs as he ever saw upon TINS SO, ., any ns
ether market, and hoped that we
wanld receive many more like them
and that he was willing ana an.iOI, -,
- nav top prices for them AZ a.
t,mes'-Lire Stock Exporter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
FLINcH PARTIES.


Mrs. II. G. Mcclure entertained a
number OF friends at finch on last Sat
urday evening, il being the celebration
of Mr.. McClure's natal day.
Miss Alma Williams had for her
guests alta quiet finch game Thursday
evening, Misses Ida and Mabel Ran
dell and Misses Byrd Lock and Fran
ces Carter.
Mesdames 0. L. Martin, p. II. Cul-
len and Geo. Harvey spent Tuesday
afternoon, informally, with Mrs, W.
W. Bolts, on Promenade street,
finch was played and Mrs. Bolts
served dainty little luncheon.
Miss Morehauser very delightfully."-
entertained a few friends on Wednes
day evening at her rooms at A. b
Smiths. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. +. ]. wilkins, d. p. Moore, Misses
Clark, Talbot and Messrs Craig, Perry
and Smith. The amusement OF the
evening was finch and panic. Mis-
Morehauser served delicious lunch.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

]. W. Powell has entered suit in the
Audrain County Circuit Court for
sl, 400 damages against the Chicago &
Alton Railway Company, alleging that
through the carelessness Of the de-
fendant, four mules valued at si75
each, were killed by a train of the de
fendant. He says his actual damage
amounts to s7O0.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Geo. Bingham.
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

Mexico Lodge, No. 80, l. o. Q. f.,
has elected the following officers, who
will be installed the first meeting
night in January:
A. G. Hulen, N. G..
p. A. st. Vrain, V. G..
A. @. Whitson, Secretary.
Gus. N. Steinman, Financial Secre-
tary.
The appointiye officers will be
named later.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

THE County Court Of Audrain Coun-
ty should make an appropriation for
an exhibit at the Worlds Fair. Other
counties have already moved In this
direction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

z. w. Hook, one Of Mlssourl's most
progressive country newspaper men,
has bought the Auxyasse Reeio,o Zed
Is hustler and will "get there"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

JAMES L. BLAIR, Of st. Louis, has
been indicted on two charges for
forgery. The maximum punishment
is life imprisonment and the minimum
ton wear
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Two Farms for Sale.

One of 12O acres, well improved,
miles north OF Mexico; the other, 81
acres, known as the Bank Addition tc
Mexico, finely improved. For infor
nation write ID. A. SNEED,
36-8t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
READ THIS.

HUNTSVILLE, Mo-, Sept. 16, 1902:
DE. q. W. Hail, st. Louis, Mo-;
Dear Sir--I suffered four years with
severe kidney and bladder trouble.
Your Texas Wonder, Hairs Great Dis
covery, has cured me and can cheer
fully recommend it.
Yours truly,
T.. w. MALONE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
Mrs J.E. Baskett's Aunt Dead.

Mrs. Rebecca Gordon, aunt Of Mrs.
]. N. Baskett, Of this city, died Tues
day evening at her home in st. Louis.
J. N. Baskett attended the funeral, 1t
being impossible for other members Of
the family TO attend.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
ING

When you take Groves Tasteless Gnu
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
il is simply Iron and Quinine In a
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. oOc'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

THE city council of Fulton is In
yestigating its water works and
electric light plants. The city owns
both Of these plants, but the service is
not satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Have you thought Of it? Low round
trip tourist rates to Havana, via New
Orleans. A visit TO the two most
interesting cities in the south. For
illustrated literature, and dfull informa-
tion write ]. H. L0throR General
Agent, e03 Olive St., st. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

ALL OF our people are interested in
the suppression Of scarlet fever. Those
Who are quarantined should be as anx-
bus as any to assist in stamping out
fho. Il taaoca
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Governor Dockery has issued a
pardon to Hattie Brooks, colored, who
was sent to the pen from Audrain
county for burglary. 1t was a sick
m rdon
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

THE Business Mems Association Of
Mexico should cooperate with the
County Court and arrange for an
exhibit for Audrain county at the
Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

The evening LEDGER has arranged
to look after the Santa Claus letters
for the little folks as usual, beginning
next week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Mason Creasey has bought 4 lots
and 2 houses in southwest Mexico
from Charley Chriswell for $500.
Mason knows that Mexico dirt is
"a =
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

James Grove, a prominent farmer
of Monroe county, Illinois. died in a
buggy by his daughters side while
they were driving home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Missouri furnishes Uncle Sam its
best recruits, its most perfect soldiers,
physically. BY the War Department
the soldiers recruited from Missouri
have long been regarded, as repre-
senting, as a class, a superior lot OF
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

IT is very important that all Of our
people assist In stamping out scarlet
fever In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

Miss Anna Belle Criswell, of Mex
leo, spent several days last week, the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. James 7.
Atkinson. n.-AuxvasSe RecietC.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
rs, 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.
Twenty-Five YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
T. j. Marshall was very sick.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
T. j. Marshall was very sick.
DIR. Arnold, OF Columbia, brother
of r. r. Arnold, OF Mexico, died Of
dyphtheria.
Bob. Steele clerked for Blum & Co.
Prof. Overman was conducting a
singing school at Laddonia.
Married-Thomas Munford, Of
Illinois, and Mrs. NJ. e. Pile, OF Au.
drain county.
Rev. Mr.. Pearson, OF Louisiana
made an address at the Murphy meet
ing In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

ARRANGEMENTS should be made
right away for Audrain county to be
represented at the Worlds Fair
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

To improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try a few
doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Mr.. ]. II. Seitz, of
Detroit, Mich, says; "They restored
my appetite when impaired, relieved
me Of bloated feeling and caused a
pleasant and satisfactory movement Of
the bowels.s There are people in this
community who need just such a
medicine. For sale by all druggists.
Every box warranted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS.


There was most enjoyable business
meeting Of the Y. P. S. O. e. with
Miss Emma Cauthorn on last Tuesday
evening. After the business matters
we're disposed of Miss Cauthorn served
a very dainty lunch.
The ladies of the Christian Church
are making extensive arrangements
for bazaar which they will give in
the new store of j. r. Luckie just
north of the LEDGER office on Dec. IL
and 18th. They will have for sale
many pretty and useful articles suit
able for Christmas gifts, also cakes
and candies. They will serve oysters,
coffee and sandwiches during these
two days, to the weary shopper.
Mrs. r. R. Arnold, Jr., entertained
Tuesday afternoon is honor Of Mrs
f. @. Bronaugh, with a musical con.
test. Several ladies tried for the
prize so it was decided to have spell
ing match and the one missing the
first word should be awarded The
prize. Mrs. @. r. Graham was fortun
ate enough to miss the first word ant
the prize was given to her. The prizs
was a lovely useful work bag. Elegan
refreshments we're served by Mrs
| Arnold during the afternoon.
| Mrs>Fred Bronaugh has been tn
recipient Of many social courtecie
since her return to Mexico. ANON
them was a most enjoyable chafng
dish luncheon on Wednesday given Il
her honor by Miss Kota Luckie. Thos
invited on this occasion were Mes
danes NJ. B. Guthrie, ID. p. Moore
liz. r. Sanford, ]. t. Ricketts,, II. A
Lawder, w. II. Coons, S. B. Cook, G
Jefferson City, Mo-, e. S. Wilson
Iw. W. Fry, G. W. Robertson, r. L
Arnold, Sr., r. r. Arnold, Jr,, N. +
Rodes, and Misses Elizabeth Roberf
son, Julia Ross Ross, Frances MasoI
Fannie Potts Martha Mason an
Julia Arnold.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1903-12-10

WHAT has become Of the proposed
poultry show In Mexico?