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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Hosiery Bargains.

Everyone q rare bargain,
20 dozen Ladies' heavy seamless,
fleece-lined Hose, regular 15c value;
goes on sale Saturday morning at loo
a pair.
go dozen Ladies' heavy seamless Cot
ton Hose, a regular l5c value, at 10c
per pair
Special values In Ladies, Hose at
15c, 25c, 35c and 49c a pair.
go dozen Misses heavy Xxi ribbed,
fast black Hose, size 5 to Of, at 10c
pair; a regular 15c value.
60 dozen Boys heavy 2x2 ribbed,
fast black Hose, good 15c value; goes
at 10c pair.
90 dozen Boys heavy Hose, Cowboy
Brand; sells everywhere for zoe; goes
at 15c a pair.
40 dozen extra heavy Bicycle Hose,
size G to 10, at 10c a pair; compare
with what others are Offering at 25c
a pair.
Extra values in Ladies fleece-lined
Hose at 10c, 15c, 25c, Soc and ACC.
In Wooden Hosiery our line is com.
plete and we show equally as good
values as In the cotton.
Mems heavy Cotton Socks, sc pair.
Special values in Mems Wool Socks
at 10c, lie and 25c a pair.
At 10c, 15c and Csc we are showing
the best values In Mems Cotton Half
Hose that we're eve shown over a re.
tail counter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Stylish Millinery.

II you want a stylish and up to date
trimmed hat, come to Fredendall &
wilkins and we will show you the
correct idea, as we are getting In new
goods every day for this department.
Ladies'Trimmed Hats from sl.49 up.
Special values in Trimmed Hats at
So 40, S2.98 and So 98. Compare with
what others are Offering at $500 and
$5 90.
Just received some special values In
new nobby effects for street wear.
Our assortment Of higher grade
Millinery from S. 90 up, is simply
beautiful and can not be beaten in
the cities for style or price. Also re-
member we carry nothing but Gage
Hats which are considered the best.
Children's Woody Tams, nice quality,
at 49c.
Millinery at dry goods profit means a
saving TO you and an advertisement
for us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
New Manager For Alton.

Effective at once, c. A. GoodnoN
has been appointed general manager
In charge OF operation OF the Chicago
s. Alton Railroad Company.
]. II. Barrett, general superinten.
dent Of the company having resigned,
TIE duties OF that Office will be aSsum-
ed by the general manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. b. NJ. Campbell died Sunday at
lbs a. M, Of brain fever. Services
were conducted owe the remains at
the residence on North Washington
street at 10 a. m, Monday, by Rev.
kokendoifer, after which the body
was inferred In the city cemeferx
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Painfully Injured.

Miss Frances gin suffered the frac-
ture Of her left arm and received
several cuts about her face in a runa-
way accident Monday afternoon. Miss
Frances was out driving and the horse
soaring at an object in Woodlawn
avenue, became manageable. Miss
Francis realizing that the horse was
beyond her control leaped from the
vehicle with above result.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

The hunting party, en- its annual
outing left "Wednesday morning fol
Butler county, Mo-, where they will
spend three weeks slaughtering the
game that infest that region. Those
that compose the party are: Governor
Norman ]. Colman, of st. Louis
Capt. VIM. Hickman, Of Herman,
Geo. Cooper, OF st. James; Col. 1. II.
Talbot, A. II. Whitney, VIM. Vivioni
S. G. Groves, DIR. G. f. Toalson, Capt.
VIM. Eller, Frank Eller, Jabe Burwell,
w. W. Harper and John B. Graham,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Union Suits.

25 dozen Ladies' ribbed Egyptian
Fleece Lined Union Suits, full size
tape neck, a special value at 25c.
% dozen Ladies' extra quality
Balbriggan color Union Suits with silk
tape neck and nicely fleeced, at Acc.
10 dozen Ladies' natural wool mixed
Union Suits, finely trimmed and
finished; packed two in a box, at CSC a
suit.
Ladies' nice quality natural wool
Union Suits; regular sl.75 and 80 90
value, go at sl.49.
Misses Egyptian and nicely fleece
lined Union Suits, sizes % to A, at 25c
a suit; regular 35c garment.
Misses finer quality Union Suits in
silver and ecru, nice silk tape neck,
pearl buttons, at ACC a suit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
win Locate in the West

A telegram has just been received
by the family OF G. W. Wylde, stating
that he arrived at Seattle, Wash,
Nov. LIST. He will spend some weeks
touring the Pacific States, with a
view to permanently locating. 1t is
understood the family is to join him in
| the early spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Hermanu Kombrink Reported Deal

1t is reported here that Hermann
Kombrink, who formerly live north Of
this city, died near Hardin, Mo,
recently. II will be remembered that
Henry Kombrink, his son, died al
Hardin a week or so ago and the re
port Is that the father disappeared the
day the son was buried and was Later
found dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

CENTRALIA, Mo-, Nov. l. Mrs.
Elizabeth Rutter, 90 years old, died
this afternoon at the home Of her son,
]. ]. Rutter.
She was the Oldest person in this
portion Of the State. She was born in
Lorain county, Ohio, and came to
Missouri seventy-hve years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Mrs. Eliza Rickett, died at the resi-
dence Of her son-ln-law, T. II. Woods,
in Centrai1a, Oct. 81. Mrs. Pickett
was IS years OF age and the mother Of
Geo. w. Pickett, who resides west Of
this city. Her remains were buried at
! Pisgah near Sturgeon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Frank Morris received ! car loads or
1000 sheep Wednesday from Montana.
Nj. Morris will winter the sheep on
his farm near Worcester.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Horae and Buggy Rscorered.

Sheriff James received Tuesday, in
formation from the Sheriff OF Pike
county that will lead to the recovery
Of the horse and buggy, the property
OF r. A. Holmes and which was stolen
from a hitch post in this city Sunday
night. The thief Is still at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Lewis PhilIip Resting Wen.

Simon Phillip arrived home Tuesday
night from St. Louis, accompanied by
his brother, Maurice, Of St Joseph.
They report their father resting ezsy
and doing as well as could be expected
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
The report that Mr.. John Jones Is

The report that Mr.. John Jones is
going back on the Branch as conduct
or and that MI. Williams would take
his old place as brakeman was errone.
Gus. Mr. Jones is running as extra
passenger conductor ON the main line,
while Mr.. Williams has charge of the
freight on the Branch. Both are first
class railroad men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

We desire 10 sincerely thank neigh
bors and friends for kindness shown
during the illness and death OF our
father. Laura A. Stuart
and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Notice.

We are closing out our few
remaining Buggies at reduced
prices. Now is the time to get
a Buggy at a bargain.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Sylvia Wylde visited home
folks Sunday. She is teaching a most
successful school In the Capps district,
several miles north OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Mrs. n. ID. Green and son have
leased the Central hotel and expect q
conduct an up-to-dato hotel. MIS-
Green was formerly in the m%illinerary
business In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

]. w. Brewer shipped three horses
TO Des Moines, Ia, Saturday night,
where they will be sold at a combina
ton sale, held there this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

If you want TO buy or sell city prop
erty or farms call on oP address
WIN. HARDIN RIxEY,
With Drake & Threlkeld, 3 doors east
Windsor Hotel. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George Brock are
home from a visit in Carrollton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

1t is said that 1t required four dress
Ing cases TO carly Ben Middleton's
wearing apparel for the horse show at
st. Lonis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Robert Tyson, Of Columbia, Will
open a barber shop in the Windsor
Hotel soon. Mr.. Tyson has worked al
his profession in this city several
months and Is favorably known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Furs.

We have Furs of all descriptions and
u assortment is without a question
the largest to be found in the city.
We have Furs from CSC up TO s25.00
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

I. B. Hill has bought twenty-nine
acres from g w. Bare. just north Of
Mexico, for 5000. This is a splendid
piece OF property and sold cheap,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Ed Morris has taken charge OF his
interests 10 the grocery business and
the firm now reads CAN'T s. Morris.
Success to 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Jesse Davis and family have moved
20 Marshall to reside Their many
friends In Audrain county wish them
much success In their new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Nellie Ellis has returned to her
home in Jefferson City, after visiting
Miss Maude Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Mrs w. Il Cornett, OF Rush Hill, is
the guest OF her parents. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Caleb Berry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Laura Campbell, of Columbia,
visited Miss Lula Turner, OF Hardin
College, at the home of Mrs. A. g.
Turner Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Elwood Field Fence will turn any
kind OF stock. IL is guaranteed to
turn the smallests pigs.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Interest paid on all deposits Of 8 500
and over.
NORTH MISSOURI Trust Co,
Meviro Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

City OF Mexico vs. W. II. upham;
appealed from Police Court
State Of Missouri vs.. Clay White:
disturbing the peace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Superior Oak stoves, made by the
same firm that makes the Superior
cook stove.
FERRIS & C~AUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Col. G. S, Maddox, Of National Stock
Yards, H., spent Sunday With Gala
way relatives
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Did you e the advertisement Of
the Jones Medical Institute on page
90
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

A few vehicles left at bargains.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

The next term OF the Sturgeon
Court Of Common Pleas Will meet
/ Nov. 23rd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

The scarlet fever scare is about over.
There were quite a number Of cases,
but were OF a very light form.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Lewis, johnson Il Co shipped four
loads Of cattle to Chicago, Sunday
night
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Be sure not TO overlook the adver-
tisement Of the Jones Medical lnsti-
] sdtute on page 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Read the advertisement of the Jones
Medical Institute on page 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

L. b. Barnett has taken three Of
his fine horses to the horse show In
st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Fine Cockerels for sale.
l have $50 B. P. Rocks for sale at 81
each. Mrs. H.. A. GREER,
34.tf Mexico, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Guns Gun goods
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Maude Wallace and brother,
Sam, left to-day for a yisltin Muscogee,
IT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Helen Fischer, arrived here
last week and will make her nome
with Rev. r. Fischer, the pastor OF
the German church near Bean Greek.
Miss Fischer is a native Of Saxony and
came here direct from that country
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

s P. Emmons aud j. T. johnson
an Aome from Fulton were they at
/ tended stock sales.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Have you seen the Bement Palace
Ranger The greatest fuel-saving ana
quickest baking Range in the market
today. Bakes on over rack and wen
bottom at same time. Every Range
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
SoUrH SIDE HARDwARE STORE
". II. Upham, Manager
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Superior Cooking Stoves.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

c. r. Gallop, for several years with
Fredandall & wilkins In this city,
has accepted a position in Glasgow
and will leave for that city, Sunday.
Charlie has a host OF friends in and
about Mexico who Join the LEDGER in
wishing him well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly Wilker.
son, Oct. 31st, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

A marriage license was issued Mon
day to Richard V. Day and Miss
Christina Bybee, both Of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

l have a few bargains in city prop
erty: see me.
d&Wtf VIM. HARDIN RIXEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Mary Steele is visiting friends
In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

The roadmaster of the Burlington
cut off has moved to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Loaded shells Of all kinds.
FERRIS s CAUTHoKx.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05

Miss Blanche Collins is home from
Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 5.

Mrs. ]. B. Hawkins is home from
Higbee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Seven Years of Success.

The following is from the Gallatin
Democcdt:
DR.. Prettyman has been coming tC
Gallatin for nine years, and he has
been so successful in the treatment OF
the many cases that have come to him
that he can justly lay claim to the
statement "Seven Years of Success
He gives each case a careful examina'
tion and knows what the ailment is,
before an opinion is given.
BY constantly studying his cases
and by putting In all his spare time in
the great hospitals Of the city, he Is
enabled to get results that to many,
seem wonderful. You can depend upon
him. His consultations are always
free. wilt
Dnring the last few days burglars
have entered the homes Of Rev. Mr.,
Hill, Mr.. Duty and Elmer Rutter in
North Mexico. Small amounts OF
Money were secured in each place. II
is thought the work was done by
home talent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-05
Marriage License.

COrtz Riddle, Audrain county.
Nora A. EmmeI, Wellsville.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01
ALL SAINTS DAY
IS CELEBRATED TODAY
Religious Feasts After Most Enjoy
able Halloween Parties.

Today is All Saints Day. and will he
appropriately celebrated in the churches
OF Washington, as well as other cities
The feast is one that dates back to the
early days of the church, and is OBJ
served in commemoration of the lives
of pious men and women now counted
among the most revered people Of Chris
tian times. Special services and nu-
steal programs Will mark the celebra-
lion OF the feast
Preceding All Saints Day was Hal
ioween, one of the joniest dag es= she
year. which was observed last night
with close adherence TO all the old
legends handed down for MANY. many
years.
Parties were arranged in nearly every
house in Washington where there are
young people, and from dusk Until long
after midnight-the Hateful hour-fun
and frolic held sway. Local grocers and
marketmen had all they could do to
supply the great demand for apples, for
no other fruit is so closely identified with
the celebration of this holiday as the
big. red apple
Skin and seeds were used in various
ways TO determine the fate of many a
young woman. So sure as the fruir
tc'1 a. NeAAN Ae~-sA AAA7AAAr 81 1uAG NO4ay Is
that young woman of the truth CT the
manifestations. As she takes her way
demurely TO church THIS morning and
as devoutly follows her prayer and hymn
book, she is really. though shyly, look
ing about for that same man who Fate
told her last night is to control her
future.
Halloween is one of the festivals TO
Ifr,F
Invitations They are welcome, in a
way. for a girl always likes 10 have
them around. But the joIiiest and most
sincere tests are made when there are
no men present. Anyone in attendance
at the theaters last night could plainly
see that the attractive girls of Washing
ton were engaged in some other way,
as every theater in town was gener-
ously patronizeed by che male sex
Despite Major Sylvester's stringent or
ders 10 members Of thc Metropolitan pc
lice force to be on the lookout fof
miscreants. Young America was out
last night in all his glory and many old
clothes. With jackets turned inside out
the boys patrolled the streets in Fittle
brlgadeS, and sent terror 70 the heart
of many dressed-up young man. Lit
tie annoyance, however, was caused by
the youngsters who amused themselves
IA iAAuSeitt A9Shto4is anu iecriFtA a
merry hello from their elders who, -
the truth were known, envied the boys
the fun Of at least soaring folks out of
their wits. IL nothing more.
Whether many gates. window blinds
and otIer movable things are missing
this morning. is hard 70 say. Certainly
every gate is not whe1e X should be to-
day, for the boys cannot forego the
pleasure of beating cut the policeman If
the latter Is not looking. and Bobby
must have eyes in the back of his head
# he means to scare Young America out
of his fun on All Halloween.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01
ANNIVERSARY OF KANN'S
CELEBRATED TOMORROW
Old Methods Forsaken for Many New
and Attractive Features for
Visitors.

There were mysterious doings yester-
day and last night at the store Of S.
Kann Sons & CO.
Odd-shaped things were carried into
the store with degree Of secrecy that
caused unwished attention. Curious
looking designs We're hung about the
store, and as quickly as possible covered
with curtains of bleached muslin.
What il all meant could not be learned
by shoppers, who evinced unusual inter-
est Even many Of the salespeople were
as much in the dark as patrons
The cause of it all is that the firm Of
s Kann Sons & Co. has been in Wash
ington just ten years. Tomorrow is the
anniversary of their opening a small
store on Pennsylvania Avenue. They
had been here several months before TO
sell out a stock specially bought, and
realized the neeo here of a store con-
Quoted on an entirely different basis
than then prevailed.
Twenty persons only were employed
when tn. permanent store opened The
firm today employs regularly more than
1 goo persons. A month later, when the
holiday buying begins, there viii be, 1t
is said. fully 100.
The firm makes a claim that more
people buy IT the Busy Corner store
daily than at any other store in any city
Of equal size in America. AS a basis
OF comparison. it is cited that Chicaso's
largest stores, with population OF
3. 600. 900 to 5000, 600 people TO draw trade
from. employ not more than 1900 TO 5000
persons. New York stores are on about
the same plan And here is Washington.
with a population of about 100000, that
has a store requiring the services Of
more than 1000 every day IN the year
The firm has been planning for a long
time 10 celebrate lis tenth anniversary
IN a manner that would make it reTnem-
bered. The one announced for tomor-
row is the result OF long deliberation and
there Is every probability Of its being
an impressive event and one that viii
call TO the attention OF many features
of the business NOT heretofore generally
known.
Contrary to the usual custom of Civ
ing away sosae small article Of little
worth. the firra lSSs depaEted in a man
ner sure to SATISFY those who realize
that it = very little " this world that
is TO be had for nothing.
The plan of celebration is TO have at
tractive displays of sufficient novelty 10
deSerNlngiy uTaW cEpMuS- Anu eAiclc
displays. while unique and broad in
scope, are only secondary. To take the
place Of the usual souvenir offering the
merchandise handled and which they arc
constantly trying to interest people In
is made the central feature. and there
WI! De a flower show that. II is clGimed.
viii surprise in every way anything
public or private heretofore held in
Washington For this more than 5000
chrysanthemums were contracted for;
and these will form only a part OF the
floral decorations. Another attraction IS
to De a series of electrical displays Of
very novel nature. Several Of these are
entirely new and will undoubtedly inter-
est every visitor to the store tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01

ment regulations. in order that the dan
gers Of the situation may be reduced.
captain Castle has already resigned
ana Is only awaiting the appointment of
his successor before going out of office,
so that his recommendations have the
merit Of Observation-Disclosures. In view OF
the present postal scandals. II is prob
able they swiH attract wide attention
Great Increase IN Business.
The report shows that in six years
the Increase in postal business has been
IS per cent. and the actual increase Of
work devolving on the auditors staff
60 per cent To meet this remarkable
growth in business and responsibility
the increase in the force of the auditor
IN the six years has been only % per
cent Captain Castle points out it is i'm
possible with these limited facilities to
properly safeguard public interests. For
that reason he urgently suggests the
force of his Office be increased by I2O
clerks to handle work now thrown up-
on his employees. Should these sugges-
tons be adopted by Congress and the
auditor be given greater power to in
quire into transactions involving mil
lions. the force viii have 20 be increased
still further.
The present system under which city
postInasters are requisitioned to pay ex-
penses not connected with their offices
is all wrong, ann should be stopped, the
auditor says 4 Juse of this custom fig-
ured largely in the charge of Seymour
w. Tulloch that the Washington post
office had been made a bureau of the
POstoffice Department, and had been
tempered with by those politicians who
did much to bring the postal ser
vice into disrepute leading to the in
designations which have assumed such
national Importance.
He also suggests that greater lati-
tude be given the Postmaster General
in dispOsing of certain appropriations. IN
order that when necessity arises that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01

official may make absolutely necessary
expenditures without having to adopt
subterfuges at which the Auditor has
to wink in order to promote the public
welfare.
To Control Patents.
A new idea advanced by Captain
Castle is that the patent laws be amend
ed so that when a patented article is
needed by the Government the price to
be paid for it shall be determined by q
committee of experts who shall make
allowances for profits and royalties, and
If the inventor does not accept that
price his monopoly arising from the
patent shall be broken. This innovation
is put forward because of the obserVa-
ton that the greater part of the scan
dals revealed by the Investigations into
the Postofice Department have been
shown TO be due to the purchase OF
patented articles for which the manu-
facturers obtained excessive prices
Immense Work of Auditing.
CAPTAIN Castle draws attention to the
enormous amount Of work involved IN
the auditing of the $1,000, 100000 domestic
money orders issued annually, which
should receive double audit prescribed
by good sense. and all good methods Of
accounting. but which is impossible un-
der the present circumstances.
The auditor recommends that the law
be amended so that the Treasury De
partment and not the Postof1ce De
partment shall prescribe the forms ana
vouchers by which accounts are TO be
audited and that the auditors force
be removed to a separate building He
states that the Postoffice Department
has more than enough employees to I'LL
space that would be vacated In the
Postofice building. and that it would
work TO the benefit of the service and
all concerned to have the auditors Of
fee entirely sepa rated from the depart
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01
BIG RIVER STEAMBOAT
BURNED At ST. LOUIS
One Man Loses His Life in a Blaze
That Destroys Craft.

ST. LOUIS. Oct sl.-The steamer City
of St. Louis. which arrived yesterday
from New Orleans. was destroyed b.
fire last night while moored at the ways
opposite Corondelet. the southern por-
ton of the city.
The bartender. known only as Jim
my is reported to have perlshed. and
Cabin Waterman William stammer and
Frank Watson We're seriously burned.
The steamer formerly belonged to the
Anchor Line. and was twenty years old.
Her present valuation was about SIS. GOO