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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR CArARRH


III few years ago someone mao "a
YOU can cure catarrh by breathing ar
charged with a healing BALKAN, the
idea would have been ridiculed ana
ii remained for that eminent inyestl-
gator, r. T. Booth, TO discover In
Hyomei this method OF cure.
Hyomei has performed almost mirac'
ulous cures OF catarrh and is to-day
recognized by leading members OF the
medical profession as the only adyer'
tlsed remedy that can be relied upon
to do just what 1t claims. The com
plete outfit Of Hyomei costs but sl,oC
and consists OF an inhaler, a medicine
dropper aud a bottle Of Hyomei.
Breathe Hyomei through the In
haler for a few minutes four times .
day and IL will cure the worst case Of
catarrh. 1t soothes and heals the
mucous membrane OF the air passages
prevents irritation and effects a com
plete and lasting cure.
In Mexico there are scores OF well
known people who say they have beer
cured Of catarrh by Hyomei. II i
does not cure you, Woodbridge y
| Purdy will return the money you pale
for Hyomei. This is the stronges'
evidence that can be offered as U
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
A HELPING HAND.
Is Gladly Extended by a Mexico
Citizen.

There are many enthusiastic citiz
ems in Mexico prepared to tell theii
experience for the public good. Testi'
mony from such 6 source is the best Of
evidence and will prove a 'helpine
hand" to cores Of readers. Read the
following statements
Lou Shootman, Of West Jackson St.,
says; "For about six months the pain
ia my back, Just across the small part,
caused untold annoyance. Every time
/ contracted a cold IL settled there,
and II ] stopped or slaughtered after
STOPPING, the twinges which shot
through my loins were almost unbear'
able. In addition 10 this too frequent
action Of the kidney ~secretions existed,
particularly observable at night. An
advertisement which stated that
Doan's Kidney Pills we're expressly
made for kidneys only led me to go to
Buckner g. whitney's drug store for a
supply. II the treatment had not
brought undoubted relief, / could not
be induced 10 recommend the prepare
tIon. Doans Kidney Pills are all
right"
For sale by all dealers; price 60 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
MRS. oRRAL L. GRIFFIN.

Mrs. Ora L. Griffin was born in
Delaware, Ohio, Jan. Is, 1877, and
died at the home Of her daughter,
MH. John Nipple, in Muncie, Ind,
Oct. IL, 1908, at the age Of nearly 81
years. She was a widow for 20 years.
She was born OF New England parent
age and was the last OF a family Of
five. Her parents were religious, Of
the Methodist faith. She was con-
yerted at an early age and IA a mem
Der Of the Methodist church for over
seventy years. She is survived by sir
children, two daughters having pre-
ceded her 30 the better land. She had
a definite experience in the things Of
the spirit a faith that was sufficient
10 preserve q serene peace, both in the
severest trials and 10 the deepest sof-
row. She loved the church and the
prayer meeting, and was always ready
TO testify in the devotional meetings,
of her love for the Savior, In whom
she had trusted for so many years.
She had twenty-five grand children
and fifteen great grand children. In
the words OF the Bible it a truly be
said that her children win arise up
and call her blessed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
thiDrs 4 81 IouIs showing The splrit

things in st. Louis showing the spirit
Of some politicians. stood on'
the streets in that city talking
to a leading democratic politl-
clan there. when a boy passed
with an extra announcing the reversal
OF Doodle cases by our supreme court
He said to me he was glad of It. | con-
Tess that a profound sadness seized me
when | heard one OF the leaders of M
party rejoicing over the reversal OF
criminal cases. He said Folks friends
would now fight the supreme court
and that would ruin him. | said no,
Folks friends abide the law. as de-
clared in our courts, and feel il acted
honestly IN the decision. ] went from
him TO the mechanic and business
man. To the professional man. to the
people who obey the law: love their
homes, and fear their God. Every
where there was profound regret that
the supreme court had been unable to
a1irm those cases, and thus help the
people in their fight against corrup-
ton Wishing further 20 learn the
feelings of the community | went to
other places in that great city. There
saw co~rruptionists, foes of every
thing that is honorable in life. touch
ing their glasses In wild hurrahs that
these cases had been reversed and
that justice had triumphed. te) turn
ed from that horrible sight believing
that | knew the democracy of Missou-
ri well enough to say it would answer
these revelings OF corruption by max
ing Folk Governor,
Then again someone says that the
gold democrats will control Folk. My
friends, no one can question my dem
ocracy. | went though the campaigns
OF 1896 and 1898 as the democratic
nominee for congress in the Twelfth
district. | saw those who were trait
ors and those who were friends to ouI
party. Folk stood at my side in that
great battle. He stands to-day where
he stood then, and | feel that II the
gold democrats could control him
would not be for him.
Then some one says 1t is too early
to be for Folk. All, my friends, it II
not the suddenness OF the Folk boon
that worries som people. 1t is thu
, great big universally Of it that wor
ries them. Some one says that h
, has only done his duty. Did God ere
! ate us with any higher mission? Gen
Lee, at the close Of the war, said tina
, duty was the sublimest word in tn
/. language. Lord Nelson said, as h
/ consecrated his life to his country
+ that England expected every man Il
do his duty. He did his and hold
{ eternal fame. Folk did his and will
+ win the G%overnship of Missouri
. Give us officials who do their duty, an
. the fair name of Missouri will neye
> again be furnished. Its fame will b
brighter and more enduring than al
It's glowing sunsets, and beautiful
! lilies that open to welcome the kiss @
n the dews OF heaven, can ever make |
a God made the sunset and the flowers
n and to him their care can be commit
A ted. Man made the government, an
we must make II strong and homes
by nominating and electing the feal
! less, lndomitable and ineorruptibI
Folk for governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

6RAILROAD
ND<HC

Taylor James has resumed his posi-
tion as brakeman on the Branch
passenger after a ten day lay of.
Mike Jordan, who has been braking
on the Branch freight for over two
years has resigned. He will probably
locate in Colorado.
Several Alton employees have moved
their families to this city and several
Others are awaiting an opportunity 10
rent houses. The latter are very
scarce.
The Chicago & Alton railway has
issued a circular warning all train and
station baggagemen that they will be
held personally responsible for any
damage to baggage caused by rough
handling.
Lawder Bros, who have a contract
Of grade work for the new line OF the
Burlington, report their work about
completed. Their work included three
miles of grade, just north of Benton
City.
Another lake or resovior is to be ex-
cavated Immediately northeast OF the
present r~esovoir, east VI the city. The
new lake will be still larger and deeper
than the old one and the two Will be
connected by a canal. Work will COM
mence on this as soon as possible.
Railroad men who are well Informed
about the matter, state that there Is
no doubt but what the new line OF the
Burlington will be extended from this
city to Macon, or a connection on
their main line. This may not be done
for some time but will be done even
tualy.
Il Railroad men throughout the
Country are commenting on the fact o
e. II. Harriman's election as a directol
of the Erie, and connecting his posi-
ton at the head OF the Alton as ;
. significance Of a future understand
ing between these two roads. 1t will
probably NEAR that the Alton will
! have direct trains into New York ant
i the Erie its own trains into Kansas
City, using each Others lines.
Steel laying will commence shortl.
on the new line OF the Burlington
/ from this city to Old Monroe. TIL
first consignment Of ties and steel is ex
. pected soon. This will require the u.s.
of a swith engine, which will b
stationed here permanently. AS fas
; as the steel is layed, ballast will follow
and when the last rail Isl laid tn
roadbed will be completed in ever,
wav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

A deal was cOnsumated MoDday
BY which J. A. Potts & Sons secure q
half interest in the great young
stallion, Rex Carter, from Alex Carter
This is without a doubt the greatest
young horse in the world, a full
brother 10 Rex Mcdonald, the champ.
ion saddle horse OF the world, and a
youngster OF extreme promise. Mr..
Potts will have charge Of his develop
ment and the colt will be given q
special preparation for exhibitions ia
his class at all the prominent horse
shows including the Worlds Fair,
next season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
Low Rate Excursion

To Kansas City via the Wabash
Only % for the round trip. TleEeto
good going only on train passing Mey'
leo at 1:30 a. m. and 1850 a, m
on Saturday, October thirty.srs,
Returning on all regular trains (excen,
No. $ leaving Kansas City at e.l5 l
N up TO and including train leavina
Kansas Cltyat e;2o p. m. Sunday, Nov
list. ]. NJ. RICHARDS,
Ticket Anon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
A IEYLs WONDER.

One small bottle Of the Texas Won.
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures al
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, Fheums'
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
it will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81,
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails 70 perfect .
cure. DR.. E w. Hall, sole manufac'
turer, P. o. Box 60, St Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold By al
druggists. Once, 2osI Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

THE movement to raise money by
popular subscription for the purpose
of providing a testimonial for the
battle ship Missouri is meeting with
good success in Audrain county and
the State Of Missouri. The movement
was conceived by the st. Louis Repab'
lie and the different counties are asked
to cooperate in the plan. A dispatch
from this city to the Republic Monday
night stated that Audrain COUNTY
would contribute about 500 to thu
fund. The editor Of this paper hai
started the fund with a IS subscrip
ton and fully 500 should be raised II
the next day or so.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
administrator Notice.

Notice is hereby given that lettes
Of administration upon the estate ',
W. s. Cheshier, deceased, were granses
by the Probate Court Of AuoIaan
County to the undersigned, beafiDs
date October 3, 1908. .t,st
All persons having claims ags s.hl.
said estate are required % ehn,osi
them for allowance TO the unoerslss ~
executor within one year alter ~
date OF said letters, or they may A
precluded from any benefit Oh Ss,s
estate, and II such claims be nos ~
hibited within two years iIon
time Of the publication OF TINS nO'''
they will be forever barred.
P. W. D0GANS'
3o4t Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

In the death Of Mrs. Margaret Lup-
ton Mexico loses one of OF its Oldest
and most highly respected women.
Mrs. Lupton and her husband, who
died several years ago, were among the
early settlers Of Mexico, and helped
develop what was best in this com
munity. The LEDGER joins Other
friends in extending sympathy TO the
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

THE Mexico LEDGER regrets very
much to know that the Rev. Henry
Teller Cooke has resigned as rector Of
the Episcopal Church Of Mexico and
viii move to Baltimore. Mr.. Cooke
has made many friends in Mexico, and
has been very popular with all deaom-
nations and with those who T not
members OF any church. He carries
to bis new field OF labor the best
wishes OF this community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Hon. JOSEPH w. FOLK, OF st. Louis,
In a rousing good speech at St Joseph
Saturday, october "a, announced him
self as a candidate for Governor o
Missouri, subject to the rules ant
usages OF the Democratic party. Their
was an enormous gathering OF Dem
ocrats in st. Joseph from all parts o
the State to greet this able and bril-
liant young Democrat The LEDeEI
will publish Mr.. Folks speech in sup
plement form and it should be read b,
every Democrat, or for that matter
every voter in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

MOST Of the slopes for the cascade
gardens at the Worlds Fair have
been graded and sodded. Landscape
architect Kessler has 400 men at work
and they are pushing the work as
rapidly as possible. They follow the
construction work closely and when
the buildings are finished, the land.
scaping will also be done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
REUBEN HARLOW
Thinks Joe Folk Will be the Next
Governor, Sure.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
YouNes CREEK, No, Oct. Give
all know who is going to be Governor
Of this State. Joe Folk is his name.
he is the man the people want, and he
is a Democrat. He has a few enemies.
The boodlers don't like him, and he il
after their scalps. That's the reason
the people want him for Governor.
He can carry this State by an over
whelming majority.
The boodlers have slipped up IL
their OVID grease and nobody hai
been hurt but themselves. The Dem
~ocratic party is stronger to-day in thii
State than 1t ever was before.
REUBEN HARLOW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

w. w. JOHNSON and wife have re-
turned from Miles City, Montana, 70
Audrain County TO reside permanent
ly. Their many friends are glad tc
welcome them back to the best county
Ia the best State in the best country
on the only earth. '"They all CONF
AmnRx -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

TIE landscape department at the
Worlds Fair has laid 5000 square
yards Of blue grass sod by the middle
Of September. Twice that amount
will be laid before the work is com
pseSe. Tne so Is taken from ST.
Louis county and hauled to the expo
sitfon grounds By the car load.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

AMONG Missouriis agricultural pro
ducts at the Worlds Fair may be
seen timothy oyer eight feet tall; blue
grass and red clover six feet; white
clover, four feet, hemp fifteen feet
and tobacco stalks six feet tall with
laav o three FEET long,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

are pleased TO learn has grown IN favor
until IL goes TO 5000 regular readers,
with a healthy increase in circulation
each month. The special correspon-
dents and mechanical construction Of
the paper have already placed Farm
and Orchard Ia the front rank with
notifications OF its class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

THE United States Fisheries build
ing at the Worlds Fair is finished.
Mr.. Snyder, the representative OF the
United States Fish Commission, is on
the grounds and is nearly ready fol-
the installation OF exhibits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
Honor the Name Of Missouri.

Every citizen Of the State feels that
the battleship Missouri should carry
wherever she goes a symbol Of the
Commonwealth generous pride in the
name. Not a county should be miss
ing when the list Of contributions is
completed. Let the gift be worthy OF
the name. Make your subscriptions
| 20 the Mexico LEDGER. 1S4-d&w2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Warren Wilson and J. W. Brewer
win ship 4 load Of mules 10 Indiana,
Thursday night Mr.. Wilson resides
In Indiana and Is much pleased with
the Appearances Of our city and
surrounding section.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

TEE Worlds Fair landscape depart
ment will plant hundreds Of lombardy
poplars around the national French
Pavilion and the work when finished
viii be a reproduction Of the beauti
full gardens Of Versailles
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
READ THIS

ST. LOUIS, No., November 5, 1902:
DIR. f. W. Hall, st. Louis, No.:
Dear SRI have been troubled with
rheumatism for two years and one
bottle OF the Texas Wonder, Halls
Great Discovery, has completely cured
me, and | cheerfully recommend It
10 the public. Yours truly.
A. ]. CRoMNIE, 1910 Cottage Ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Notice ls hereby given that nnal ssiss.Ss. 70
the estateo Of Lafayette Nswkirk, &c., Probta
b made At the November tern % ~ h 81
Court OF Audr.fn county, hlssoans nos1a
81 Mexico. Missouri, on ne sesgWEfRK,
IN Novemoer, isw. FTscaut
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

In TILL weeks daily and weekly
LEDGER win be found Hon. Joseph
w. Folks speech, delivered at ST.
Joseph, Mo-, on Saturday, October
"a. Wehave published this address II
full and believe 1t to be worthy OF clos'
reading by all OF our subscribers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

W. W. johnson arrived home Sun
day night, 10 charge Of % cans Of
sheep, $500 head in all. The train
was a special and attracted attention
all along the route. These sheep are
from Montana and win be fed and fat
taned In Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

EVERY county In the State is max
ing q contribution for a souvenir for
the ~battleship Missouri You can
make your subscriptions through the
Mexico LEDGER, payable to Mayor
Inuae
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

TIE Youths Companion is one OF the
most popular and highly appreciated
publications Of the day. This paper
should be found in every home in this
country. Its influence is always for
the good,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

List Of letters emaining in the Post
Once at Mexico, NO., for the week
ending October2 30, 1908, which IL moi
called for in thirty days viii be sent
to the dead letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say ssadyertised:ii
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

The people Of Audrain county and
Mexico are interested in the telegram
from the ST Louis Republic published
In to-day's LEDGER in reference u
the battle ship Missouri. Make YOU
subscriptions at once and make them
literally. Mayor E Z. Jones will make
the remittance to the St. Louis Repab
lie when the Mexico LEDGER bias com
pleted Its canvass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Notice Il hereby given that nnal seta' vi h
the estate Of NJ Q. Calvert, desess proass
made al the November term OF "a IL ~
Court OF Autrain county kissoun' wostu 3
81 Mexico, Miss0uri. on the secone rTyTR
November. 1908 A. r,ecatr.
tf-wlt h
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

CLAY COUNTY, Mo-, claims the
largest virgin forest Of walnut trees 10
America. II covers go acres. In
Lutesville, Mo-, is a cypress tree eight
feet In diameter and sixty feet to the
first limb. Ripley county has a grape
vine four feet in circumference. They
were found while the commissioner
were making . forestry collection fol
the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

The MAYORS Of the prominent towns
in Missouri have charge Of a move
ment to purchase a souvenir for the
b2ttleship Missouri. Make your sub
scriptions to Mayor E. E. Jones, Mex
400 No
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

WAsrED-50 men and boys, at once,
for several weeks work In Ortiz Nur.
series; Good wages. Apply TO Geo. p.
Haley az Guthrie a Ricketts, otice. Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Notice ishersby given that final ss!as etc. Vi
the estate OF Rufus Hisey, &C., Protfa
be made At the November term o. ~ ~ d
Hsriee' Missean. on Re second NOnau =
November, 1905. ,vrxAN
AdministsiW
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Notice ID hereby given that enal sssa' "a =
ne estate OF D. Il. Jesse, decee.ee' Probsta
made al ne November term o. az y b ~
Courtof Andrain county, Missouri, Nonir
81 Mexioo, Missouri, on ne fTssE,
In November. 1903 '.auinisusasE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
Marshall Church Calls Pastor.

MARSHALL, Mo-, Oct. 27.-The
Presbyterian Church Of this city has
called the Rev. John P. Abbott Of
Mount Sterling, Ky. He has accepted
and will begin his labors here Nov. l..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

We understand that Miss Pearl
daughter Of c. c Fray, Of near Farm
er, formerly Of this city, and Mr..
Claude Ball, son OF Dick Ball, OF neal
Vandalia we're married last Thursday
night-Perry Enispnse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Theodore H. Selb, Of Rush Hill,
writes the LEDGER in reference to
mad dog. Mr.. Selb says that bis bire
dog has gone mad and warns the
neighbors to be careful. His son
Russell, was bitten by the dog, bul
the skin was merely scratched.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
President Jesse Won't Be here

On account Of continued illness
President Jesse, of the Missouri State
University, will not be here at the
Teachers Institute. His place on the
programme will be filled by DR.. John
Pickard, acting President of the
University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Noucs 1. hsrshx siren that nnsl .sss " =
ne estafs q N. Y. Duncan, dec,s PROSE-
made 81 tks November tern . - q
Coart q Andnaln county, Missoan - n "
z1hee c'0an' On q DUEeAs,s
A AdmibiHn@'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

The Blue Socks, under Arthur
Hamilton, went down under the
superior bowling Of Capt. LeopOld's
Tigers, at the Royal Alleys, Monday
night. The score follows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Elwood Field Fence will turn any
kind Of stock. IL is guaranteed to
turn the smallest pigs.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

II you want to buy or sell city prop
erty or farms call on or address
WV. HARDIN RIxEY,
With Drake g. Threlkeld, 3 doors east
Windsor Hotel. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

THE prospect for Mexico 10 become
= prominent railroad center grows
brighter every day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

TnosE who are interested in sub
scribing for 8 souvenir for the hattie
ship Missouri should see Mayoi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29
Going West.

California, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado
Every day until November 30th, there
will be exceptionally low rates TO tbii
wonderful country. For full informa
tlon write ]. II. Lothrop, sO5 Olive st.
st. Louis Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

The Democrats Of Missouri are all
solid for Hon. +. N. oockrell for the
United States Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-10-29

Our sales speak; look at our bargains
In city property; low commissions
DRAKE & THRELKELD.