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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-09

The W. r. c. will give an en-
tertainment on Thursday and
Friday, July 23rd and oath.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-09

B. w. Carlisle will hold an
auction of clothing, mems fur
nishing goods and shoes on
Saturday, July 11th, and every
Saturday thereafter until Aug
ust 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE Columbia (Mo.) Herald refer
ring to county exhibits at the Worlds
Fair says: "Twenty-six Missouri
counties, have, under the authority
given their county courts by the sta
tntes, made special appropriations Of
from $500 TO $4,000 for county exhibits
at the Worlds Fair. Others will do
the same. What is Boone county do
ing along this line?
"No county In Missouri can surpass
this county when Its varied interests
OF school, church, and products of the
are taken into consideration. 1t can
easily make a display equsl to the
best. 1t is to be hoped that immediate
steps TO this end will be taken. Boone
county should receive not only the
common benefits which will accrue to
all the State by reason Of the holding
of the Worlds Fair, but also the
special advantages which will follow
a special county exhibit at st.
Louis.
The two county fairs, at Centralia
and Columbia, afford an excellent OPP
portunity for gathering the best pro-
ducts of the counry, the premium pro-
ducts. 1t is the opportunity that
should be utilized. Boone county
should be in the front row at st.
I.nnis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

James r. Mack, the attorney, tells
this Renaissance of his law practice
In Ohio:
zone Sam johnson, a negro, was in
dicted in Cincinnati, charged with
the theft Of a ham. johnson was
stiff-necked, for the only witness
against him was man Of bis own col.
or, and 'one nigger's word is as good as
'nuther's, said Sam. He'll swar
did, an I'll swar l didn't The case
came up for trial, and the Indictment
was read; "The State Of Ohio against
Samuel johnson, defendant etc. AS
he listened, johnson turned gray, and
at the demand Of plea, rose to his
feet, ignoring the counsel assigned to
him.
" 'Youah honah, nsaid johnson. Use
not been treated right, nohow.
fought dar wuz only one Niger, gainst
me, an heah's de whole State OBJ Ohio.
l wuz not feared OBJ that niger what
seen me me hook de ham, but Use got
no show now. DE whole blame State
gainst mes to much. Yessir, j took
de ham. l pleads guilty, but I'd like
ter know whar all de watchers wuz
hidin', ] suttinly would. "-Ex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

SOME of the Republican papers In
Missouri that have been saying good
things about Folk are liable to find
themselves In the hole II he is nom-
mated for Governor. These papers
had no idea that Folk would have any
strength as candidate for Governor
and expected If be was defeated to
claim that the Democratic party
would not pay any attention to a man
who stood for good government and
prosecuted boodlers, etc, etc. The
Aduocate, published at Greenfield,
Mo-, gives five reasons why the Re-
publican papers would not support
Folk in earnest; "First, be has proven
himself beyond the power Of purchase;
second, he is an honest and able man
who stands against corruption; third,
he has prosecuted and run to cover
the Zeigenhein gang; fourth, and
what puts the mattey beyond cavil,
be is a pronounced Democrat; and
lastly, he lobored as assiduously for
the success of Democracy when VIM.
j. Bryan was its candidate as at any
other time" II the Republican press
can raise q suspicion as to Mr.. Folks
Democracy then all can understand
the method of this movement. The
idea OF the Republican press Is to have
the Democratic party repudidate in
Mr.. Folk the principles he so conspi-
cuously represents. The Democratic
party is not going TO be caught nap
ping, and is not only opposed to cor
ruption, but will nominate men who
are actively, conscientiously and ag-
eresslvely In favor OF honest govern
ment. Then the Republican press can
say and do what 1t pleases as 1t will
be immaterial because the people OF
Missouri stand for principles and can't
be fooled by buncombe. The Demo-
cratic ticket from top to bottom will
be most acceptable to tho people and
will be elected by the largest majority
in the history OF the State.
Miss Leila Sallee is home from a
visit in Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
A Sad Death,

Hazel Luren Crosby, the s-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. It. L. Cros-
by Of South Jefferson street, died Fri.
day morning at 8 O'Clock of some
brain complication after a short H.
ness Of four hours.
Mrs, Crosby was awakened about
four o'clock by the child's screams, and
thinking that the little one had had
a dream she went to the bed to sooth
her. She saw by the child's actions
that she was i'll and sent Immediately
for medical aid, but when the doctor
arrived it was too late to be of any as
sistance.
The whole community joins in offer
ing heartfelt sympathy to the bereav.
ed family.
Services were conducted at her
late home at IL a. m. Sunday, August
8, by Rev. John Anderson, Of the NJ.
e. Church, South. The remains was
viewed from 10 a. m. until IL a. m.
Sunday. Interment was made at
Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City,
Ill.
Mr.. Crosby came home Saturday
morning from Farmer City. The fol-
lowing friends were here toattend the
funeral: Mrs. Drybread and Miss
Lulu Page, Of Farmer City; Mrs.
Lucus Chenney, Of Kansas, and Mrs.
Williams, of Perry.
William Pollock is home from bust
ness trip TO Gillian.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE Charleston (Mo.) Courier edito.
rally says: ga few Southeast Mis-.
souri, editors are kicking because they
are not chosen as officers of the State
Press Assertion. This is easily ac-
counted for. Not one in six news
paper men in the Southeast belong to
the association, and even II they do
belong, rarely attend. On the other
hand, the editors in tie northern and
central portions of the State attend
every meeting and lend every effort to
make the association a success. The
present officers OF the association have
labored hard and earnestly for its sue
cess and are entitled to the positions
Of honor they now hold. Let the
Southeast editors take more interest
In the meetings, then they will get
what is coming TO them.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Two Divorce Suits,

H. B. Merry has entered suit for di.
yorce from Martha A. Merry, think
ing, no doubt, that his will be happy
home when the family consists of him.
self and the six "Merry" children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merry we're married
on September II, 1881, in Boone county
and lived together until May Is, 1903.
The plaintiff alleges that his wife
scolded and abused him and often re-
fused to speak to him. He asks for
the custody Of the six children, the
youngest of them being 5 years old.
Another suit for divorce is that of
Leta Greer against ]. P. Greer, In
which the wife accuses the defendant
of non support, and states that her
husband was given to drinking and
gambling. She asks for the custody
of the one child. They were married
in 1894
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
A Narrow Escana.

s. II. Minor, of Aurora, ILL.,, while
out hunting on day took shot at q
quail with No. s birdshot. Imagine
his surprise and dismay to see mar
bob up from behind corn shock and
catch the load full in the face. In,
stead Of dropping, the man started to-
ward Minor, his face all covered with
blood and with murderous look In
his eyes. Minor tried to run, but be
was SO badly scared his feet refused to
move. The fellow drew near, and as
Minor was about to drop with fear,
reached out his hand and said
"Say, partner, have you got any
chewin?"
"Yes," Minor almost yelled as he
handed him plug. "Take It'll It's all
yours"
"Well, +" replied the man as he bit
off large chew, ''be a little keerful
when you're shootin' in this here field.
Ef them had been big shot they might
hev spilled my complexion. .n-Ex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
IrfCa a CorfArTw bt

Frank J. cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of the firm Of r. ]. cheney q
Co., doing business in the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls cATARRH
CURE. FRANK B, CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9Th day Of December, A D., 1855
A, W. GLEASON,
tsEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
0t the system. Send for testimonials, tree.
Address FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sold By all druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE Paris (Mo.) appeal editorially
says; "The anti-Folk papers are hav-
ing a sorry time Of it. One week they
boom him for president and the next
week they seek to convince their read
ers that he is worse than any Of the
ooodlers. Then they boom him for
attorney general and then roast him
some more. And all the time Folk
keeps the boodlers squirming about
like goose on hot grlddle and con-
yinces the people that the way to Sc
cure purity In politics is to expose,
prosecute and eliminate the corrupt
politicians. Without the expenditure
of penny he has become the most
popular and formidable candidate this
State ever saw.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

1t is reported here that the Burling-
ton and Alton are considering the
matter Of changing the site for their
joint station from Jefferson street to
a point in west Mexico, in order that
the Rock Island, supposed to be be-
hind the proposed Iowa 8 st. Louis,
may use the station.
A conservative estimate Of the ru-
NOR would be that 1t is thoroughly i'm
probable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
A FINE RAIN.
Fraction Under an Inch Fell Wednes-
day Night-Heavy Wind Storm.

A fine rain, amounting to ,9S Of an
inch fell Wednesday night, accom-
panied by some wind and lightning.
The rain undoubtedly did great good
throughout the county, helping, to a
great extent, the corn.
On Wednesday afternoon heavy
windstorm swept over the State from
north to south, doing considerable
damage. The local damage was con-
fined to few trees razed and one or
two bill boards and dead walls leveled.
The storm came as a great relief to
the heat-suffering people, as the ther-
mometer dropped 81 degrees within a
few moments, falling from % to 70
soon after the storm began.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Tramps' snmptuous Repast.

A half dozen hoboes had at Joplin
the other day what will seem to
persons who are addicted to the break
fast food habit an ideal repast.
Several boys were about town throw
ing sample boxes Of shredded wheat
biscuits into front yards. The hoboes
heard about it and began to trail the
boys; and about as fast as the samples
were distributed the hoboes collected
them. Having got about all they
could carry, they induced a generous
farmer to give them a gallon of milk.
Thus provided, they went to their
roosting ground In the railroad yards,
toasted the biscuits, and, II the ad-
vertisements may be trusted, soon got
enough nutriment under their belts
to last them a week,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE Mexico LEDGER is in hopes
Rhat S. NJ. Locke and the city council
will be able to get together on con-
2ract for lighting the streets OF Mex
] 60. Mr.. Locke says that he is max
ing a proposition to the city just as
liberal as he possibly can. The Mexico
Light Company is now composed en-
tirely of Mexico people who are inter-
ested in the prosperity Of the city and
are men who will make the light Just
as cheap as possible because they are
anxious to have the town lighted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
MEXICO
RAILROAD NEWS.
Talk of o Big Union Station and the
Alton Division Coming to Mexico.

A car load Of horses and wagons ar
rived to-day for the Burlington cut
off work.
Hand block switches have been put
in the Chicago & Alton yards, new
derailers have been put in and s-day
lamps have taken the place Of the old
1-day lamps.
The new town to be located at Ex-
celsior school house, the nearest point
on the cutoff to Middletown, is to be
named Buell., in honor of Buell. Hens
ley. The name "Hensleyn was sub
mitted to the postal department Of
the government, but was rejected,
probably on account of the likelihood
Of confusion with some other Office of
same or similar name. Buell. sgoesn
with the cutoff. Middletown Chips.
The Burlington officials are trying
to make deal with John D. Carter
for about fifty acres Of land a mile and
a half south Of town for the purpose
of locating a depot for Troy, but at
the time we go to press the deal has
not been consummated, the parties
not being able to agree on the price of
the land. A depot there would be
very conveniently located for the peo-
pie Of Troy. 1t would be about as
close to those who live n the western
part OF town as the short line depot is
The citizens generally hope that the
station will be at this point. 1t is ON
the west side Of the Wright City road
just a mile south OF where it leaves
the Truxton road west of the ceme-
tery.-Troy Free Press
There seems to be no question now
but that the Chicago & Alton and
Burlington will have a railroad
division In Mexico with machine shops.
Work for excavating and building a
new thirty-eight stall round house
will be started In few days. In the
meantime there is persistent rumor
In circulation here that the Wabash,
Chicago s. Alton and Burlington will
together build big union station in
the western part of this city, and that
the Rock Island will be built into
Mexico and be interested in the
enterprise. At the same time the
Chicago & Alton people insist that
they are going to build their union
station, to be used with the Burling-
ton people, at the Jefferson street
crossing.
One thing is sure Mexico is going
to be great railroad center.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
A SUMMING UP.
The Great Annual Meetings Of Chris
tian Scientists.


From an Exchange
One does not need to be q Christian
Scientist to note that back Of the
movements Of Christian Scientists
there must be an interest born OF a
well-rooted faith.
About twelve thousand were assem-
bled in these annual meetings in
Boston. The unique methods employ
ed to take care of this vast army of
rellgionlsts are generally acknowledge
&c to be worthy Of great credit.
The weather was ideal, and great
harmony prevailed throughout the
week.
Perhaps the most interesting matter
which entered into the communion
service was letter from Rev. Mary
Baker Eddy. 1t read as follows:
MRS. EDDY's LETTER.
My Beloved Brethren:
81 have a secret to tell thee, and a
question to ask. Do you know how
much l love you, and the nature of
this love? MOI then my sacred secret
is incommunicable, and we live apart.
But, yesl and this inmost something
becomes articulate-and my book is
not all you know of me-but your
knowledge with its magnitude of
meaning uncovers my life, and your
heart has discovered it. The spir-
itual bespeaks our temporal history.
Difficulty, abnegation, constant bat
tie against the world, the flesh, and
evil, tell my long-kept secret-evi-
dence a heart wholly in protest, and
unutterable In love.
"The unprecedented progress Of
Christian Science is proverbial, and
we cannot be too grateful, nor too
humble for this-inasmuch as our
daily lives serve to enhance or to stay
its glory. To triumph in truth, to
keep the faith individually and col
lectively, conflicting elements must
be mastered. Defeat need not follow
victory; Joy over good achievements
and work well done should not be
ecllpsed by some lost opportunity,
some imperative demand not yet met.
This year invite the members and
members-elect of my church to Pleas
ant View anticipating the great pleas
ure Of having a few moments with
them, for all my moments belong to
God:
Truth, life and love will never lose
their claim ON us. And here let me
add:
'Truth happlfies life in hamlet or
town;
Life lessons all pride-lts pomp and
its frown-.
Love comes to our tears like soft
summer shower,
To beautify, bless and inspire mans
power.
With everlasting love,
tSigned) TARY BAKER G. EDDY"
The visit to Mrs. Eddy at Concord,
N. H., was also feature Of great in
terest to the public, since it gave about
tweve thousand individuals an oppor-
tunity TO see her and hear her strong
resonant voice pour forth sacred texts
of truth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

Peruna Makes You'Eeel Like O New Person.
Miss Marie Goats, popular young wo-
man of Appleton, Wis, and President Of
the Appleton Young Ladies'C Club writes:
"When that languid, tired feeling
comes over you, and your food no longer
tastes good, and small annoyances irri-
tate you, Peruna will make you feel like
another person inside OF week.
aI have now used IL for three seasons
and find ii very valuable and eficaci-
ous. s.n--Afiss Marie Goats.
If YOU do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna
write at once TO DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case, and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable ad'
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Pe.ru-na a True Friend to Women.

Pe-ru-na True Friend to Women,
Miss Florence Allan, beautiful Chi
cago girl, writes the following from u
Walton Place:
GAS tonic for worn out system,
Peruna stands at the head In my esti-
nation. Its effects are truly wonderful
In rejuvenating the entire eystem.
keep It on hand all the time, and never
have that tired feeling as few doses
always makes me feel like different
woman. n."-Florence Allan.
Peruna will be found to effect an i'm
mediate and lasting cure in all cases O.
systemic catarrh. It acts quickly an6
beneficiallyon the diseased mucous mem
branes, and with healthy mucous mem
brsnes the catarrh can no longer exist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE prospect for both Hardin Col
lege and Missouri Military Academy
are unusually good. Both Of these in
stltutions are well managed and first
class in every particular. There are
one hundred young women and boys
in Audrain county who should attend
these schools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Peculiarities of Long Island.

The class in geography in one of the
Brooklyn schools was asked by the
teacher; "What are some Of the pc
culiarities Of Long Island?" The pu
pills tried to think and after while q
boy raised his hand.
~ know" said he.
"Well, what are they" asked The
teacher.
"Why," said the boy with trium
phant look, "on the south side vol
see the sea and on the north side yor
hear the sound.''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

Those who believe that something
can be made Of nothing should read
the following very carefully: Russell
Sage says some people think that Wall
street can make something out OF
nothing. 1t is a matter Of common
knowledge, however, that something
has often been changed TO nothing In
Wall street. But the rule doesn't
seem TO work both ways.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Vol. XIV.

R. M. WHITE, editor Of the Mexico
LEDGER, appeared before the County
Court this week in reference to a dis
play from Audrain county at the
worlds Fair. The members Of the
County Court and County Clerk e. H.
Carter are very enthusiastic in regard
10 Audrain county and Its resources
and the court win do every thing in
It's power TO have Audrain properly
represented. In the meantime County
Clerk Carter will correspond with
clerks Of other counties in reference
to this movement, and we predict
that grand old Audrain will be to the
front with splendid display.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THERE are still a few people in
Mexico who seem to have little else to
|lo but bear tales and many Of their
tales are lies. If all Of our people
would attend to their own business
there would be less trouble and more
prosperity and happiness. Every citi-
ben of Mexico is interested in the
good of the community and anything
that tends toward causing trouble of
hny kind should be discouraged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THERE seems TO be as much OF a
eak in the grand jury room in Jeffer-
lon City as the one in st. Louis. At
|orney-GeneraI Grow is no more to
blame than Prosecuting Attorney
Folk. Enterprising newspaper men
pill continue to get the news when
Ehey go after IL. In the meantime
boodlers are being convicted, and as
'ar as we can see nobody gets wet on
lccount OF the leaks, except those who
Ihould have come out of the rain long
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

The 5-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. W. Herndon, of Fulton, was
drowned Thursday afternoon in a
neighbor's well. The little fellow was
jumping across the top Of An open
well with a playmate when lie fell In.
The body was recovered after it had
been in the water about 40 minutes.
Mrs. Lewis Hord went to Fhlton to
attend the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Fishing PARTY Returns.

The party of fishermen, composed Of
P. S. Morris, Jesse Carter, W. f.
Jones and George Malone, who spent
three days north of town fishing, re-
turned Wednesday evening and report
poor sport, with the exception of w.
+. Jones, who made l5O-lb. catch, but
it was pork instead of fish. The ami
NAL became entangled in a trot line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

THE Bowling Green Post editorially
says; "R. M. White, editor Of the
Mexice LEDGER and candidate for
the Democratic nomination for secre-
tary OF state, refutes the statement
anonymously made that he is ma
ehine bossed politician. Mr.. White
alphabetically states in the LEDGER
hat he is not a politician and he is
fOSed by no one--but his wife"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 5.-Fire
caused by tightening this evening
destroyed the Bourbon stock yards
and two buildings adjoining it, -Four
hundred and fifty head Of sheep were
burned. The loss is about $3.50, 900,
with insurance one-half. Captain
Eberhart Dillman and Pipeman
Richard Moore were injured by falling
timhprg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

FULTON, Mo-, has been pointed to
with pride" on account Of its munic-
lpal ownership of an electric light
plant. The service over there Is not
extra good, and private consumers
pay big price for light in order to
make the plant pay, and In the mean
|ime prices have materially advanced.
Mexico streets can be lighted much
Hheaper and better by the Mexico
Light Company, which is a private
konananu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

i A LARGE number Of Mexico people
httended the Centralia fair and had a
delightful time. We are glad to see
Mexico and Audrain county people
patronize this attraction, as the Cen
Eralia people are most cordial and
liberal in their patronage of enter
tainments given in Mexico. Centralia
s most progressive little city, patri-
btic and enterprising.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
improvements in Court House

The stairs leading to the rear OF the
court room, In the northeast corner Of
the court house, are being taken down
and the space left by them will be
used in enlarging the vault Of the
Probate Judges Office. The stairs will
be replaced In the hall at the north
end of the huildinQ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13
Money in Missouri Goats.

FrOm tnt oaIfsOuFy UtmOcFat.
Jacob Brown, Of Henry county, ac-
cidently dropped roll Of bills while
passing through his goat shed Friday
night, and was unable to find 1t.
Brown is now one OF Missouri's farm
ers who believes there is money in
pnafs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-08-13

Miss Anna Prescott's Letter.
Miss Anna Prescott, in letter from
a16 South Seventh street, Minneapolis,
Mimi, writes:
'T wss completely used up last
fall, my appetite had failed and 4 felt
weak and tired all the time. My drug
gisf advised me to try Peruna and the
relief I experienced after taking one
bottle was truly wonderful
~ Iconfinued its use for five weeks,
and am glad to say that my complete
restoration to health was happy
surprise to myself as well as to my
friends. ."--Anua Prescott.