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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
LADDONI4 ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Jan. 8. Mrs. George
Ferris was called TO Auxvasse yester.
day on account Of her daughter, Mrs.
Joe Jesse, being sick.
DIR. Ed Clark, who left here several
weeks ago, returned last Friday, stay
ed one night and left again, but did
not state where he was going.
Miss .Bomola Peacock spent last
week in Vandalia.
Il. w. Mccoy spent Saturday in st.
Louis.
Miss Alliene Logan spent the past
two weeks neal Vandalia with her
sister, Mrs. Lemon.
Miss Terrill, teacher In the Laddonia
Institute, spent the holidays at her
former home. She has not yet re-
turned.
Wood and coal are hard to get, but
the main reason Is farmers have been
too busy with corn to haul. Cord wood
is selling at 90. so and coal at 10 cents.
Laddonians are confident the new
railroad will be built and now to get
it here Is the question.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

A young man who gave his name as
Fred Rawlins surrendered to the po-
lice at Macon and declared ne vas n
the men who committed the bank rob
berry at Union. He said his confeder-
ates had refused to divide fairly and
he was going to get revenge by turn
ing up the gang. He then led the
Sheriff about the city and pointed out
three other men whom be implicated.
They were arrested, but denied any
connection with the bank robbery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
COUNTY NEWS.
r SOUTH SALT RIVER

49, LI4ts
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SOUTH SALT RIVER, Jan. I. - Mis-
Maggie Bradley began her school
work at Union Monday.
Miss Anna Belle MCGEE returned to
her home 10 Mexico Saturday.
5. d. Byrns made a business trip To
Benton City last week.
Joe Brashears, Of Portland, was here
last week looking after his farm.
Wesley Vim, of near Auxvasse, has
rented the Maddox farm OF 800 acres
for five years at $500 per year.
George Green and family are think
ing OF locating In st. Louis.
VIM. Viyion was in Mexico Monday
looking for property. He intends to
locate there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

We have just got in a lot of big 3
and 3-year-old mules, suitable for
teams, which are for sale at all times
and can be seen at Middleton's barn
on East Liberty street
dl-w2 MIDDLETON & SMITH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
THE HUMMER DERA1LED.


nieeINsvILLE, Mo-, Jan. 6.-Chica-
g. and Alton passenger train No. 10,
know as the Hummer, went through
an open switch rs she pulled into this
city at ) p m. The engine and four
coaches were deralled and fifty yards
Of track was torn up. Both the engi-
neer and fireman jumped, the fireman
escaping without serious injury, and
the engineer with a broken ankle.
None OF the passengers were seriously
hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
FIRE AT FULTON.
Opera House and Large Grocery Store
Of Richmond and Rodgers De-
stroyed by Fire Loss
Over $20,00O-Insur-
ance $4,000.

The building containing the Fulton
Opera House and the grocery store Of
Richmond & Rogers was totally de-
stroyed by fire Sunday morning, and
the clothing houses Of Morton, Chris
tian & Dunayant and ]. J. Neurman
slightly damaged by smoke and water.
The fire vas discovered a few minutes
after 8 O'Clock and gained so much
Roadway before the arrival Of the fire
department that it could not be
checked before the Opera House build
Ing was destroyed. IL was only from
hard work that the entire block Of
buildings was not destroyed.
The Opera House building and the
grocery stock Of Richmond & Rogers
were valued at $40, 700.
INSURANCE AND LOSSES.
Below is given a list Of the losses and
damages:
J. w. Pratt, building, total loss, in
sured for IS, 0
Richmond & Rogers, total loss. In
surance, $1,000.
Morton, Christian & Dunavaut,
damaged about 10 per cent. by smoke.
Insurance, $4,000.
j. j. Neurman, partial loss caused
by removing stock. Insurance, &c.
$50.
J. N. Dutton, slight damage to stock
from water.
Mrs. E. j. O'Connor, slight damage
to building.
Henderson s. Maughs, slight dam
ages.
ORIGIN UNKNOWN.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Richmond s. Rogers say there was no
infiammable material or opportunity
for fire in the basement, where the fire
was discovered, and the Opera House
had been closed since IL o'clock the
night before.
In addition to the losses sustained
by Fulton parties, a theatrical COM
pany which played at the opera house
Saturday night lost all Of their prop
erty except a few personal effects; It's
loss amounting to 5000.
We sell farms, also city property.
See us before you buy, or list with us
what you desire to sell. We advertise
ia nearly every state In the Union,
GUTHRIE g. RICKETTS,,
Real Estate Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

The co-partnership of Moore s. Ho-
well is, by mutual consent, this day
dissolved.
All amounts due said firm should be
paid to MIR. Howell, who will pay any
claims or accounts owing by said firm.
Dec. 81, 1902. ID. p. MOORE,
]. W. HOWELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Stock shipments from Mexico, for
the week beginning Dec. 81 and end
ing Jan. 6, we're:
Jan. Lewis, johnson s. Co, one
car Of hogs to East st. Louis; Blum &
Berry, n car Of hogs to East st.
Louis.
Jan. 3.-R. r. Buckner, four cars Of
cattle to Chicago.
Jan. 6-J. A. Bolts, three cars Of
cattle to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
CHURCH DEBT RAISED.
At Sunday Morning Services The
Methodist Congregation Raised
The Balance of Over Twenty
Three Hundred Dollars.

At the morning services at the M.
e. Church, South, Sunday morning
the congregation raised s2,375, the
balance due to the building fund for
the new church in which the meeting
was held. This clears the church of
debt.
Mr.. Enmons rose and stated the
condition of affairs and the subscrip-
tion was started and rapidly finished.
OF course, 1t will be understood that
all who are in the list which follows
had already subscribed TO the fund.
Thenames on the subscription pager
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

good taste. There we're a number of
practical presents.
A reception was given at the home
of Rev. G. B. Smith, a Veteran Of the
Cross; some 80 years in the Baptist
ministry. The day was pleasantly
spent and the dinner was everything
that heart could wish for.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
Brick Stare for Sale or Trada.

/ have for sale or trade a good two
story brick store house, all complete
with shelves, counters, drawers, ETC.,
already for occupancy at Benton City,
Mo. b. WADDINGToN,
35-l3t Benton City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

NJ. r. X. Biggs, state senator from
this district, stated just before leaving
for jefferson City that he would intro
duce a bill establishing 3 $4,000 bind
ing Irvine plant In the Missouri peni-
tentlary. He says the measure is in
the Interest OF the farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Try a piece Of u ~Stranskey en-
ameled or steel ware. Costs q little
more than cheap granite, but, o, my.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. V. o. P. King are here
packing their goods and arranging to
move. Mrs. King says they have not
made up their minds where they will
l,cate. Mrs King lisa great favorite
with the society people Of Mexico and
will be missed by her many friends
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

I4< Missouri university has a well
90 z<6t i3eep which furnishes 100000
gallons Of water a day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

II The future the drug stores of the
city will close at 0 p. m. except Satur-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Anna Walker who has been Wis
itI41 1er parents during the holidays
bad zH[1f0ed to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

81 ma Mrs =. 4. Rodes, OF Soda
~ 4<se returned home after visiting
NJ Hodes' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.V,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

HIHcr Rutter and family are home
ff6H u visit to friends and relatives in
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

4z5t1E tbe attractions cited for a
165=z1 1azaar In Marshall is a ''full
- &1thc supper hour
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Ht Running Linstroth farm
" hey run light, are made right
aI4 <Ist ilne satisfaction.
FERRIS & CAUrHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

HH Uermo6y, ofnorthwest Mexico,
Is xIz|1log her daughter, Mrs. Moore,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

A1r1L< ASH BIrTERs cures the kid
azz fe<1Iates the liver and purihes
rs t1&eIS. A valuable system tonic.
81 bel q Whitney, druggists, special
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Z have one OF the largest lines Of
coz<ing stoves and steel ranges ever
seea N the city.
FERRIS & CAUTuoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

The report that John A. Brooks. Of
this city, an sxpress messenger on the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

7Htu4s Romans and wife, OF Mar
tiaz111<' were here to attend the Rice
HE5s5|u4 wedding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08
3uTHRIE 8 RICKETTS,
chicaeo q ALTON Division.

'tkt1it0r Of the LEDGER a few
'<t wrote 70 President FELTON,,
s IAicago 4 Alton Railroad CO.,
|fe<>nce to the short line TO st.
s nd expressed a desire that the
@ cf Mexico be given a chance to
1ot Advantages of this city as a
||96 point. Mr.. FELTON, writes
~ will keep this city in mind
<I|I Iet them know IL anything
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

DO you want an abstract OF title to
your farm or city property? See
Guthrie s. Ricketts,, the abstracters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Mz8. 4. ID. Hickman has returned
DO lin home in Illinois after visiting
her parents, Rev. and Mrs w. IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Gave attended a meeting Of the
all Council of the Missouri State
Il Association In st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Guthrie & Ricketts, make real
estate loans anywhere. Lowest rates,
easy terms, quickly made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

HrH.l.ewis HvId has returned from
Q 7IaI} b her daughter, Mrs. Susle
Ut0E0ef In Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

John b. Graham has been selected
by County Clerk L II. Carter as his
deputy and entered upon the discharge
of his duties Monday.
Mr.. Graham says that he will man
age hislivery business until he has an
opportunity to dispose OF 1t.
There is being delivered
now by agents in Audrain
county. hundreds of crayon
protraits, on which agents are
getting 80 to $3.50 alone for
the frames. Craddock will
sell you the same frames for
$3.50 each, and can make
better ones up to you order
for the same or a little more.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Df* Shoush & Miss Hotsess, sticoN
osfS0Daths, north side square. Office
hour 50. m. 10 8 p. NJ. 29tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

~ shaw is home from a pleasant
wish p blends aud rela in lii
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

MA Vera Smith who has been very
I'll Iz1peka, Kan, Is much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Phillips are Wis
iting in 81. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

T1t Mexico LEDeER's cannon an
noiI||1ol the coming Of the new Y ar,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Nilsson, of New York, is shak-
in1 1so7s with Mexico friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

<inds of money to loan
<er rates than ever offer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Uz4 Al. d. Cole, OF Sedaiia, has re-
tul{lel home after ylsiulng her sister,
Mil. I'M. Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Linstroth farm wagon. See oul
wagons before you buy.
FERRIS & CAUTHORN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

N. Basket, who has been
9sne what better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

n 1a Matte and Jennie Karnes are
||4| b. ST. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

orear, Jr., is here from Saint
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

We sell farms, also city property.
See us before you buy, or list with us
what you desire to sell. We advertise
ia nearly every state In the Union,
GUTHRIE & RICKETTS,,
Real Estate Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

A. Witherspoon is home from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

] Whitson was in St. Charles
esday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Qarter was in Montgomery
c]<y Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

4 Ragsdale's condition is i'm
VI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

4zs mo, Jones has returned from
Il Slater.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Jno. 7. Ricketts, is visiting in
b city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

|Hapc Bradley was in Hallsylll We'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

B. Barnett is home from St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

4. Browning has returned to
" City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

IS doz. Ladies' extra fine
heeced lined Vests and Pants,
regular 45c quality, reduced
to $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

20 doz. Ladies' heavy weight
fleece lined Vest and Pants, 25c
quality, reduced to Ioc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Father ]. J. Dillon was in Van
Ffiday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

'IlU 5Ituos
FERRIS &
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-08

Burch, of Liberty, Mo, was
he7t l1turday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Bragg Family Reunion.

On the evening of August "a there
gathered around the table of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. B. Bragg his four children,
grandchildren and one great grandson
representing four generations, the occa-
sion being that of Mr.. Bragg's seventy
ninth birthday and the tiftyfour ami
versary of their wedding.
During the evening several flash light
pictures were taken. Mr. Floyd Nye
favored the company with reading and
vocal selections.
The couple were recipient of many
presents.
A dainty collation. was served At a
late hour the company broke up wishing
the happy couple many such occasions
Among those present were Mrs. George
F. Ryan OF New York, Mrs. c. S. Gordon
Roslindale Mass. Mr.. Lester B. Bragg
Portland Me-, Mr.. C. N. Bragg and fami'
ly Skowhegan Me-, Mrs. Carrie l.. Bragg
Skowhegan Me-, Miss Emma R. Bragg
Skowhegan Me-, Mrs j. Fred Riedel
Rosedale Mass. and Master Gordon D
Riedell, the only great grandchild pre-
sent; Mr.. Floyd Nye Skowhegan, Mrs
e. S. Prescott Skowhegan, Miss Emmt
Hall Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Canning Prospects.

The canning establishment Of Wells d
Pierce on the Russell road commenced
operations for the present season, last
week, and is now well under way. The
firm expects to do about 80 per cent
more business the coming season than
last year. Their facilities for handling
The fruit and produce have been mate
rally increased by the addition of new
machinery and appliances. A five horse
power engine, stehm-pump, and a re-
tort for heating are among the more in
portant improvements. The retort,
which is used for cooking corn, beans,
pumpkins, squash, which require longer
cooking than fruit, tomatoes, etc, is a
marked advance over the old style.
Whereas formerly it took some four
hours to cook the vegetables, the work
is now done In one hour.
THE output of the factory consists OF
apples, corn, pumpkins, squash, toms-
toes and string beans. Cher fruits and
vegetables are canned for outside par
ties, but this enumeration covers all that
is put up for sale. 1t is expected that
this seasons output will amount to 3. 900
cases of apples, 500 cases of corn and
Deans, and 500 cases of squash and
pumpkin. Each case of apples contains
one dozen cans, and each case of corn,
beans, squash and pumpkin, two doz n.
The output of the factory is marketed
in Portland, Boston, New York, and
other large centers. The fruit and veg
etables are all obtained in the immediate
vicinity, within a radius of ten or twelve
miles, portion of 1t being raised by the
firm on the lot adjoining the factory.
The business will employ about 20
hands when running at its full capacity.
The prospects are excellent for sue
cessful season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Richards Mill Changes Hands.

Through Misunderstanding as to the
real parties in interest, it was stated in
our last issue that the property and
rights of the Richards Paper Company,
situated on Mill Street in this village,
were acquired by the Skowhegan Pulp
Company. The purchasers, though
stockholders in the company, were not
acting for the company, but for them
selves. They were Charles E. Young,
Ed. P. Page, and John R. Mcclellan.
The sale was conducted by auctioneer
R. w. Soule of Augusta. The bidders
were the three gentlemen above named
represented by Frank P. Pennell, group
of stockholders in the Great Northern
Paper Company, represented by S. w.
Gould, Esq, and the assignees of the
Richards Paper Company, Melvin S.
Holway and Weston Lewis. The first
bid was S15, 900, and from that figure
the bidding progressed slowly upward
to S21 100, at which figure Messrs.
Young, Page and Mcclellan became the
purchasers.
The plant is entitled to draw AS cubic
feet of water per second under a
19s inch head. This yields a horse
power of about 400. 1t has been under
a lease to the Bowdoin Paper Company,
which will expire in about three months
116 shares of the stock of the Skowhe.
gan Water Company we're sold with the
mill.
The purchasers are not yet definitely
determined what action they will take
regarding the property, but if it is not
leased to other parties, they intend to
operate it themselves.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Death of Mrs. John Tibbetts.

Mrs. Bloomy T. Gullfer Tlbbets
passed TO higher life, August 20.h,
after an Illness Of but one week, OF heart
disease. Her suffering at times was in.
tense, although she bore it patiently.
having strong faith In Him who doeth
all things well. At last she fell 10 a deep
sleep, peacefully babe farewell to earth
ly ties and cares Of this world, to join
those that were waiting ia the next
beyond.
Mrs. Tibbetts was born in Fairfield,
Maine, Jan. 8,h, 1924, and was the
daughter Of Joseph and Thankful GULL
fer, being one Of six children and Ia
survived by only one brother, Windsor
r. Gullifer of Winthrop. Maine. At the
age Of four years Mrs. Tiobetts with her
parents moved to Athens, where she has
ever since resided. In 1S44 she was
happily married to John Tibbetts Of
Athens, who survives her. She always
had strong interest for home and its
welfare, and was always ready to lend
helping hand 10 the sick and aft eted.
They had one son, Elmer H, who, with
bis family has always lived on the home
farm.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at her late home and WAS largely
attended by relatives and friends who
came to pay the last tribute of love aud
respect 10 one they had known so long.
Rev. james F. Taylor spoke words Of
comfort TO the sorrowing family. She
will be greatly missed By her family and
friends. She was laid at rest 10 the
family lot at Mt. Rest cemetery. -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Resolutions of RESPECT.

Whereas, God in his infiaite wisdom
has seen hit To take unto Himself our be-
loved sister, Charlotte f Robinson, we
desire to plsce on record our expression
of our high appreciation Of the many
good qualities OF her Christian character ;
therefore be it
Resoired, That while We bow in humble
submission TO the divine VIII as mani
tested in removing her from our midst,
We hereby express cur gratitude 10 God
that she WAS spared 80 many years to
help in every good work; and be il fur
ther
Rssolred, That we deeply sympa,hze
with the sisters IN their hour Of sorrow
and trouble; and he it further
ReSolrei, That q copy Of these resolutions
be published in The Temperance Column
of Somerse, Reporter, hat hey also be
entered upon our reeods, ard 8 copy be
sent to he relatives Of eur deceased sister.
ANGIE 5 GROVER.
ANNE VI. N5LIN.
Committee an Resolution
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

The idea of sanctity usually carries
with 1t a suggestion Of poverty, and 1t
may seem a contradiction to refer
to the jewels of saint. II has been
customary for painters who choose for
their subjects saints or martyrs to
treat them with the utmost simplicity.
In majority of cases they are depict
ed as devoid of ornament or decora-
ton. and In the few exceptional In
stances. as when the subject of the pic
ture is q ruler or king. the gems are
few and purely symbolic, being suth.
Client only TO denote the rank of the in
dividual portrayed.
Raphael, who was perhaps the great
est painter of religious subjects the
world has known. has in most of his
works adhered strictly TO this rule, but
in the head of ''St. Cecilia Is to be no
ticed a departure from 1t. A row Of
pearls, 70 which are attached three
pendants. ornaments her gown at the
neck, and this Is her only tewelry. The
hair is simply arranged and without a
jewel of any kind. The single row OF
gems, themselves the emblems of chas-
tity, emphasizes the exquisite simIAid-
ty Of the face.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

'+Tbose who knew Mr.. Emerson
best" said Miss Louisa NJ. Alcott,
"were assured that what seemed the
decline of his faculties in his latter
years was largely but a seeming II
was only words be could not comman |
at will. His very forgetfulness of the
names of things would often give occa.
sion for a flash of his quaint shrewd
wit remember once be started for
his usual walk, when a light shower
came up, and be returned for bis UNI
brella.
HE could not remember the word UNI
brella, and we, who had not noticed the
shower, had no clew TO what he was
searching fo-. Another walking stick
was brought him, another hat a freSh
kerchief, only to be refused with tina
perpleNed shake of the bead. I want
said I've at asst want-that thing
that your friends always
never-bring back Could any one fail
to recognize that Descriptions
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Few people realize that there are
her eggs besides those of hens which
have enormous commercial! value. In
England SO called "plovers' eggs. -
which are really those of lapwings, ara
sent to the city markets from the rural
districts by hundreds of thousands
They are esteemed a great delicacy and
fetch a very high price the use of
them being for that reason confined al.
most exclusively To the aristocracy and
other luxurious persons. Roing only
about the size Of pigeons eggs, a good
many of them are required 10 make a
dish Men make a business Of gather
ing them from the nests in marshes
and wet fields London Standard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Death of Mr.. f. w Bartlett.

On Saturday morning, the remains OF
Mr.. F. w. Bartlett who died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. G. T. Sleeper OF
Winthrop, Mass, were brought to Skow-
hogan for burial in the old family lot in
the South Cemetery. Prayer at the
grave was offered by Rev. II. F. Huse.
Mr.. Bartlett was born in Paris, Me. and
at the time of his death was at the adj
vanced age of SO years.
When very young the parents of Mr..
Bartlett moved to Harmony, this town
becoming his home. Mr.. Ptrtlett's wife
will be remembered as Mary Eliz beth
Wyman. The children of Mr.. Bartlett
are Mrs. G. H. Wiltshire of Augusta, Mrs.
G. T. Sleeper of Winthrop, Mass, Mrs.
L. p. Woodbury. of Chicago, also Miss
Ada Bartlett and Mr.. Walter NJ. Bartlett
located in the West.