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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Is your property insured against
fire, lightning and wind storms? II
not, see Guthrie s. Ricketts, at once
they are agents for the FOUR LARG-
EST fire insurance companies in the
United States, not four Of The largest,
but the four largest; here they are;
Aetna OF Hartford.
Hartford Of Hartford.
Home OF New York.
Ins. Co. of North America.
Why not secure the best companies,
especially when the price is the
same? Dec24-dl2t-4l-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Little Walter was eating lunch, whel
he gave his arm a sudden shove, and
splash down went his glass Of milk.
s." knew you were going to spill
that said mamma angrily.
swell, If you knew" queried Walter
"why didn't you tell meT'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

The pastor and members of the
African M. Il. Church, of this city
wish hereby to express their gratitude
to the business men and kind friends
for their liberal assistance in furnish.
ing the entertainment Saturday even
ing, Dec. q, 1902, by which SIS. 10 was
raised.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
WILLIAMSBURG ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, Dec. 30.-Miss
Mable Mcdowell came home from
Kansas City Wednesday to spend the
holidays.
Mrs. Ed Lewis was a Mexico visitor
Friday.
Cnas. Watkins, Of st. Louis is visit
ing his parents this week.
Married, Wednesday, Dec. "a, at the
city hotel, of this place, Mr.. Roemia
Berchfield and Miss Mollle Spares, Of
Wellsville, Mo. The services were
conducted by the Rev. II. b. Rice, of
Center, Mo. The wedding was at high
noon, Immediately after which they
took dinner and departed for the
home Of the BRIDES parents, where
awaited them an excellent reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry johnson, of
Kansas City, are the guest Of Mr.. Geo.
Mcdowell and family this week.
Theo. Muster, of Kansas City, was
the guest of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Muster, Wednesday.
Bert Hays vas a M~artinsburg visitor
Wednesday.
Mr.. Elmer Norman and wife, of
Chillicothe, were the guest Of the
latter's father, Mr.. j. j. johnson, a few
days last week.
Frances jacob came home Wednes-
day to spend holidays with home folks.
Mr.. Harye Prichett, OF this place
and Miss Molly Dillon, Of Wellsville,
we're married Christmas day in Mex
leo; returning at $3.50 that afternoon.
Clarence Taylor returned to his
position, at Willard, Mo-, Sunday,
after several days visit with homefolks.
William Hays, Of Moberly, Is visit
ing relatives and friends here this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Lover-one kiss is worth a hundred
letters. 4.
Damsel-oh. you're very sentiment
taL !.
Lover-oh. no The kiss. you know.
can't be introduced in q breach OF
promise suit. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

"What can | do for my little boy
asked mamma, $50 that he won't want
to eat between mealsY"
"Have the meals ticker together re-
piled the young hopeful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Fright here" said the surveyor.
"win be a good place for your saw
mill. The county line will run exactly
through the middle Of IT."
Not much" said the pioneer. Wen
have 1t all on one side or the other.
When a man gets sawed in two, I
don't want no two coroners' inquests
over hIm. "-Chicago Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
To Have Week of PRAYER

The pastors have arranged to observe
the week OF prayer, beginning on Mon
day evening next, with first service at
the new Methodist Church. The pro-
gramme will be published later.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
Eurs Wanfad.

Skunks, prime, large, black,
Sl.5O each. Minks, prime,
large, dark, $500 each. Rae
coons, prime, large, SLIPS
each. 'Possum, prime, large,
so cents. 39-4t
GAM nI1n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
SAM MORRIS
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were granted q
the following persons Tuesday:
James e. Mahoney, st. Louis.
Della Kuiffel, Wellsville,
r. L. Rowland, Centralia.
Fannie Brown, Audrain County.
Chas. L. Rice, Mexico.
Pearl Prussing, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

The latest device OF girihood II q
fancy for stufting pillows with old lore
letters. There Is one thing about thu
contents Of these pillows that can be
depended upon with a marked degree
Of certainty-they are sure to be soft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

II is d~iscouraging. to say the least. 10
a young man who has been tenderiy
nursing a few struggling hairs On his
upper lip for three months to have his
girl say. "oh. Charley. why don't you
let your mustache,growr+
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Paul Barth, OF Columbia, who has
been visiting the family Of his uncle
Joseph Barth, returned home Tuesday.
He was accompanied by his cousin,
Edwin Barth, who will be his guest for
several DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
An Axe to Grind

Over Ferris s. Cauthorn's Special
Black Axe requires very little grind
ing after they are once sharpened and
ready for use. They hold their edge.
Ferris s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Maj. Ricketts, many friends will be
glad to know that he is recovering his
old-time health again slowly, but we
hope surely. He is at the residence
Of his son-in-law, W. l.. Craddock, in
this city, and is able to sit up a por-
ton OF the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Frank Langford and Miss Izola
House, both of Mt. Carmel, were
married at the Court House by Pro-
bate Judge Edwards Wednesday morn
ing,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

MY fingers seem to be all thumbs
today" apologetically remarked thu
clumsy butcher.
"Ah." said the customer Significant
". "that accounts for them getting IN
the weigh."-Philadelphia Record
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Wednesday, Dec. 3l.-ssThe Libert,
Bellies, a beautiful production.
Thursday, Jan. Miss CourtenaJ
Morgan, Camille
Friday, Jan.2.-"kings and Queens, ;
comedy Burlesque.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

The Mexico LEDGER would like to
know the present address of W. II.
N0<<hcutt, Of Chickashaw, |. T.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
IN MEXICO FIFTY A
A Partial List Of the Old Timers Who
Have Grown Gray in Sight of
the Town Clock.


us isa pa.Vlai iise OF Peep
nauo .neif nonles III Mexi'
~ snis sIoini.y ior over hity years;
nes "n. jesse
.o5a, sesse'
a'oee"ay.
sVs. p.auiey.
nsoya' nlauiey'
'niVe
~ p Isaison.
nm' Mayes'
ame mayes'
sno. %. Atmisveau
nhl. Hiier.
al turner
miS' 1hos. jesse.
sonn nsals'
suuse a. .. douglass.
mfs. i'ouRiass.
III Bowen.
anos. nenufix'
m's' nueh Cauuuofn.
1annes ". Cautnorn'
Uau.noin'
sonh' W. neavty'
Nailcy Wlliingnam.
Dufi' "iilIngnam.
Huoahks.
Lioyo EuDanks.
Sos' Doo.s.
Jesse a. brown.
oahiuei Dfo"n'
henry Dlo"h'
Euwafu Beauty.
y. u. uan'.
"n. 7. uahe'
r. n. uancc.
" moi,is'
"m. muhuy'
9onh Mundy,
MIC. Munuy.
MD. mary clark.
TO. MOTIFS.
MIS- I. D MOTIFS.
mos. Mcihoyre.
Cape. y. II. Mcintyre.
Jos. rotls.
MIS- JOS. fo1ts.
MIS-. Y. +. clark.
rev. w Ii. Hook.
1reyham 4. HOOK
mm.Santeroury.
Aiired canterbury.
nicnaru bSrns.
WIN. v. byrns'
1no. 4. Watts
Samesefeeh'
Nancy smith.
Mrs. w. II. Dudley. f'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Eight head Of fine cattle were killed
near Centralla by a Wabash passenger
at 3 o'clock Sunday morning. They
we're the property Of James Crockett,
Of that place, who vas preparing To
ship them to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Marriage licenses were granted K
the following persons Wednesday:
Frank Lanford, Mt. Carmel.
lola House, Mt. Carmel.
VIM. III. Je#es, Lexington, Ky.
Helen Il. Cox, MOberiy, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Why not buy the best? The old re-
liable, time tried Superior cooking
stove. We know of stoves Of this
brand that 7 actually over a half a
century old. FERRIS s. CAurHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

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

Where is the lady that does not en-
Joy cooking in good cooking utensils ?
The StransRey, four-coat blue ware
takes the place of cheap enameled
goods. IT FERRIS s. CAUrHoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
Brick Store for Sale or Trade

Ihave 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. WADDINeToN,
35-I3t Benton City, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

The musicians Of Audrian, Pike and
Lincoln counties are in session at Van
DANA this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Nils Vera Smith, OF this city, is
ser< q in Topeka, Kas., at the home
Of Mss Anna Walsh, whom she is visit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

George Malone has the thanks OF the
editor Of the LEDGER for q Christmas
remembrance. May his shadow never
grow less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Boys l want all your furs, / mus.
have them, and will pay you the high
est price. Let me know by mail, II
you have any. PETE ERDLE JR.,
dIt-39-4t. Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

The reason we don't see cur own
faults Is that our eyes are fazt BIZ
enough for other peopisa-New YoFk
N<uz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

JoIzn NJ. Kelso, of Fulton, has re-
tur1td home after visiting his daugh-
zff, LIS. w. II. Curry, In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

9uthrie & Ricketts, make real
estate loans anywhere. Lowest rates,
casy terms, quickly made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

D1& Shoush & Miss Hofsess, Mexico
Q4teopaths, north side square. ONCE
1ouIz s a. m. TO 5 D. m. 29tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

y. N. Tuttle has returned to his
home in Fulton after visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Fl. X. Hinde.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Nj. and Mrs. J. G. Trimble have re-
turned to Kansas City after visiting
here for several days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Robbers blew the safe In the post
Office at Golden City, Mo-, but procur-
ed only about 800 In stamps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Prof. d. A. Mcmillan is attending
the Teachers Convention in Saint
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

j A. Leavell and daughter, Miss
Sadie, Of Fulton, were here Tuesday
EN- route to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

j. b. Jones, president Of William
Woods College, at Fulton, was in Mex
leo Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

w. r. Frltts, OF Paris, is the guest
OF his parents, DIR. and Mrs. J. r
Eritfs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

81 S for farm wagons. We make
thu 1<I<e right and the factory makes
the &8Epn right.
FFRRIs a. CArTTUoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Mary Emmons Is in Chilli
eothe the guest Of Miss Inez Willard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

b Gregory and daughter, Mrs.
G Atkinson, will leave Wednesday
fIerida, where they will spend the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Light running Linstroth farm wag-
uns. FERRIS Il CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

SITE for the boys, skates for the
girls Hates for everybody.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Bertha Mcintyre, Of Fulton,
vas here Tuesday, theguest Of friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Mrs. NJ. A. Lupton Is the guest Of
the family Of Thos. Carter, in 81.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Jos. Mcintyre has returned TO st.
Louis after a short visit here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Annie Brown, OF Fulton, Ii
the guest OF Miss Edmonia Foster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

VIM. Biggers, OF Moberly, is shaking
hands with Mexico friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

DR.. J. q. Reavis, formerly pastor Of
UnIon Chapel church, was married tc
a Miss Witherspoon, at Louisville, KY,
December IS. Our people wish hin
much happiness. He was a great fav'
orite among our people here.
o. L. Byrns, who is attending the
Theological Seminary at Louisville
KY, is doing some fine work in bis
school.
George Dean and family entertain.
ed at dinner Friday.
Garland Lockridge has purchased an
sO-acre farm west OF Mexico and will
move to 1t about the first Of March.g
The Christmas tree at Liberty school
house was a perfect success. The
teacher, Miss Eva Kanatzer, was equal
to the occasion In preparing her enter
tainment. Old Santa Claus remem-
bered all Of the children with candies,
fruits and nuts and the parents gave
them many substantial and useful ar
ticles. A. G.. Smith, the real Santa
Claus, made much fun and cracked
lots Of jokes about the presents, es-
pecially the little white headed dolls.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Richard Ashworth has returned to
Kansas City after a visit here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Lard cans s-shop-made kind.
FERRIS 4 CAuThoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
PowELL's FORD, December 3d.
Miss Laura Brenton and brother,
Thomas, Of Duly, were the guests OF
r. w. Powell Sunday.
Robert Allen and family spent
Christmas with Mrs. Miller at High
Hill.
Clyde Powell, of Mexico, was tho
guest of Frank Powell during Christ
mas.
Lena Schultz is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Minnie Erdel, OF near Rock Hill.
]. o. Dowcll attended the funeral Of
his brother at Long Branch Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

W. X. Potts is recovering from a Sc.
we're spell OF Illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

W. P. Browning went to Paris Mon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
FR0M THOMPSON.

EltO1h AlfO1uA bOLs
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
THOMPSON, Dec. 31.-Miss Bessie
Price, of Centralia, was the recent
guest of Mrs. Joe Considine.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Griffin have re-
turned to Columbia after a weeks stay
here.
Mrs. T. J. Daniel and children are
here from Centralia.
John T. Reagan, Of Battle Creek,
Mich, is spending the holidays with
relatives here.
Mrs. w. II. Tiger returned to her
home In StAnberry to-day, accompan-
led by her daughter, Miss Katherine,
one of Stanberry's most popular young
ladies.
Lawrence eastman, of James1n. was
a visitor to his brother, John Cash
man, Monday.
Mrs. T. d. Powell returned to her
home in Benton City Sunday, after a
pleasant visit to friends here.
d. O'Callaghan returned to bis home
in Battle Creek, Mich, after a brief
stay here.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. +. Elliott have re-
turned from a pleasant visit in Halls
vile.
VIM. Bush is home from st. Francis
College, at Quincy, ILL.,, to spend the
holidays.
A pleasant dancing party was given
at the home of Joseph Considine Mon
day evening. All report the event as
one not soon to be forgotten.
G. W. Sansberry, OF Moline, spent
the holidays with his parents near
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. S. Morris and
daughter will leave for their home in
Mexico Wednesday. We regret very
much to see them leave as they will be
missed by all. We wish them happi-
ness and prosperity in their new home.
The entertainment given by Miss
Wayne Sullivan and pupils at the
Daniel school Christmas eve was we'll
attended and was a grand success.
Such an entertainment is always en-
joyed in a country school. Below is
the programme, which was well rem
dered:
PROGRAMME.
Music-Welcome.
Recitatlon-Henry Lang.
Recitation-Bessie Culbertson.
Lecture-Thomas Culbertson.
Song-Sarah O'Brien.
Recitation-Alline Roach.
Recitation-Harry Meyers.
observation-disclosures Hawkins.
Music.
Tableau-Mamma's Flour Barrel.
Observation-Disclosures Lang.
Recitation-Davie Meyers.
Observation-Disclosures O'Brien.
Music.
Recitation = The Child : Wife, by
Miss Fonnie Jesse.
Recitatt0n-Thos. CulbertS0n.
Recitation-Charley Reed.
Song-Bessie Culbertson.
Recitation-Mattie Wilson.
Recitation-Sarah O'Brien.
The Daisy-A Motion Exercise.
Music.
Recitation-Clara Tinsley.
Recitation-Charley Culbertson.
Dial0gue-Fanny's Secret.
Chorus-Busy Housekeeper.
Recitation-Orpha Hall.
Pantomlme-Miss Fonnie Jesse.
Song = Hello, Central, Give Me
Heaven, Sarah O'Brien
Tableau-Woman's Rights.
Recitation-Mattie Lang.
Dialogue-Playlng School at Recess.
Tableau-Maud Muller.
Recitation-Sarah O'Brien.
Flag Drill.
Song-Bessie Culbertson.
Dialogue-Busy People.
Music.
Song-Sarah O'Brien, Attitudes.
Tableau-Two Flower Girls.
Tableau-Hallowed Be Thy Name.
Music.
Tableau-Gypsy Camp.
Music.
Tableau-Signing the Pledge.
Dialogue-Playing Doctor.
Song-Bessie and Florence Hat
Tableau-Sam Weller's LoveLl
Music.
Recitation-Sarah OiBrien.
Becitation-Bessie Hawkins.
Observation-Disclosures Lang.
Paper.
Tableau-Darkey Kitchen.
FROM AUXHASSE.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.
AuxvAssE, Dec 2e.-New Years
gift to all.
Edna Llewellyn, OF Lexington col
lege, Is Wishing her parents this week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

J. L. Palmer, OF Sturgeon, was here
on business Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Ruth Lemon is visiting in Aux
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

B. R. Middleton is home from Gen.
traila
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

6. D. Ferris has returned to St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Representative Green Clay is home
from Mississippi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
. U NEWS.
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, Mo-, December 3d.
Mr.. Effort and wife, OF Iowa, are
here ON a visit.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. III. Van.
landingham, Dec. 26, a son.
Mr., and Mrs. John Bledsoe gave a
pie and pound party to their friends
Friday night.
Mrs. Phillips and son. OF Weir City,
are the guests of Mrs. Lou Quisen-
berry.
Mrs. Thompson, OF Higbec, is the
guest OF Mrs. John Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

). Q. Buckncr was in St. Louis Mon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

]. A. Potts was in stLouis Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Addie Summer has returned
from Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Mary Karnes is visiting in st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

A. L. Sutherland, Of Fulton, was
here Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Capt. J. @. Buckner is home from st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

G. e. Hatcher has returned from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

II you want 10 borrow money on
good real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can give you rates that defy compe-
tition. See US before applying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

R. R. Buckner, of Auxyasse, was
here Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

v. ?. Browning IS h0me from Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01
The Weekly Ledger
N MONEY! MONEY

lHOAoOA Il : JAN "a III l.
MONEY MONEY! MONEY
II you want TO borrow money Oh
good real estate security or wish +,
new or extend an existing loan, W.
al give you rates that defy compe
tition. See US before applying.
LAKENAN & BARNES.
.
Mrs. J. N. Baskett is severely III.
w. P. Browning is home from Paris,
]. A. Potts was in St L Monday.
w. P. Browning went to Paris Mon.
day.
&c. Buckner was In St. Louis Mon
day.
Miss Ruth Lemon is visiting in Aux.
vase.
B. R. Middleton is home from Gen.
tralia.
G. D. Ferris has returned to st.
Louis.
Miss Mary Karnes is visiting In st.
Louis.
Capt. ]. @. Buckner is home from st.
Louis.
G. e. Hatcher has returned from
Hatton.
Miss Irma Barnes has returned from
Chicago.
DR.. f. 5. Cave Is home from st.
Louis.
Churchill KEENAN, was in vandalia
Monday.
Maj. F. c. Shaw went to St. Louis
Tuesday.
J. X. Hit was here from Centralia
Tuesday.
Capt. O. t. Allen went to st. Louis
Tuesday.
R. r. Buckner, of Auxyasse, was
here Tuesday.
A. L. Sutherland, Of Fulton, was
here Tuesday.
Miss Addie Summer has returned
from Columbia.
Representative Green Clay is home
from Mississippi
W. X. Potts is recovering from a se-
we're spell OF Illness.
M I
j. L. Palmer, OF Sturgeon, wal here
on business Wednesday.
VIM. Biggers, OF Moberly, is shaking
hands With Maxfao frianda |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

LAKENAs & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Maj. F. c. Shaw went to St. Louis
Tnesdav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Capt. O. T. Allen went to st. Louis
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

DR.. f. 5. Cave Is home from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

J. X. Hit was here from Centralia
mnaed.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Miss Irma Barnes has returned from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-01-01

Churchill KEENAN, was in vandalia
Monday.
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CHAS- 2 BUMPS.

creased the value Of real estate in Oak
l-1iio 20 q noticeab Die degree. Well 10
CS-bs1 lois Will bring more in the mar
r1ft today than before the road was in
operation and the value of houses has
been increased. This is the general
principal in electric road building. the
small towns reap their benefit as well
as the larger ones that are connected
with them.
While the road is helping it is by no
! means wholly solving the great prob
lem There are many people who want
I to make their homes here, but are I'M
able TO do so for the lack Of accomu10-
dations- There are probably hundreds
who are anxious 10 come in an assume
their full share Of the burdens Of main
tanning prosperous, growing city and
/ those who are complaining Of the taxes
they have TO pay might have much as
sIstance il homes would only be pro-
vided- The growth Of the city is being
badly retarded and its prosperity hin
dered simply by the lack Of houses. II
is strange situation in many ways
and vet no affective solution seems TO
be in sight There is q good amount Of
! building in progress, but not half
enough to supply the demand.
There was a rent vacant a short time
ago for which the price is Sl5- II con-
talns about seven rooms and is up one
fight. With the modern improvements
It contains it Is considered an excellent
trade here. The landlord is particular
about his tene1ts. 50 took his time in
making his selection. II was not adj
vertised in ay way and vet there were
many applicants for it every day. in
fact, scarcely and hour passed while il
was empty that there were not appli-
cants for IT. He was able 10 make as
careful d selection as he desired and 10
let the rent any time he pleased Il is
just this way with every vacant rent
in the city that is at all desirable.
There are many people here all the
time looking for homes and when it is
noised around that a good one is liza
BE TO be vacated there is a grand rush
10 get hold Of it at once. II makes no
difference if they have 10 wait months
for it TO be vacated, they are satisfied
with having been promised ii when it
Is
Probably 100 small houses suitable
for small families capable of paying a
reasonable rent could be flied inside OF
q week if they We're ready. Other
places in the State have been con-
fronted with the same problem and
have solved IT in one way OF another.
but the condition remains about the
same here as it has been for several
years past, the new electric road being
the latest assistance. Some have al
ready awaited themselves Of the oppor-
tunity thus afforded and many more
doubtless will later. The new foot
bridge will also be a help, but both this
and the road take good citizens out OF
the city while they might just as we'll
remain here if houses would only be
provided for them.
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STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
EAST READFfELD.

Sir. and Mrs F. ". Hunt Of Negruse
Highlands, Mass, are at their summer
home in this place for the remainder
of the season.
Miss Emma Yeaton of the Whitman
& Adams store, Augusta, Is stcp1Fng
for few days with her sister, Mrs C.
II. Gordon.
Master Charles Fosdick and Il. CO.
nant, the two young men from S,5znsr-
vile. Mass, who are in camp Cu The
shore of Carleton pond, propose 10 re-
main until Sent. 1. They hare 0ass Of
Mr. Packard's soldier tents frugn Tire
muster ground. Augusta, and arE vary
comfortably provided for
Mr.. and Mrs. John SpauIdfng Cf PORT
land, are visiting Mrs. SpaulaHz.gs SIS
ter. Mrs. C. H. Gordon
Mrs Warren A. Hunt. whip hIEs h=en
visiting relatives here for q flaw weeks,
returned to her work in 0eshtEmn1. Nom
day.
Mrs. John T. Hale of MlihrIun. who
has been with her sister. MfrH n. P- Dei-
ley. for two weeks. rsatlirlmt home,
Monday.