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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
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Miss Elizabeth Shannon spent Sun
day with friends in Fulton.
Miss Una Nelson was hostess for the
Good Times Club on last Saturday
night.
Mrs. Anderson, Of Monroe City, is
the guest Of her father, Dr. A. NJ.
Patterson.
Miss Mary Hlghsmith, one Of Car.
r%oliton's sweetest young ladies', will be
the guest Of Miss Louise Lakeland
next week.
Mrs. j. II. Brown, nee Harper, OF
knadarko, l. T., arrived the past week
and is with her fathers family, Mr..
Warren Harper.
Mrs Mamie Spratt, who has been
the guest OF Z. p. Hopkins and family
left Thursday for Sturgeon, and will
later go TO California for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. Botkin have re-
turned from a few weeks stay at their
country place northeast Of Mexico
where they enjoyed a pleasant outing
The Shakespeare Club will have It's
meeting this evening with Miss Hous-
ton. The lessoa being from "As You
Like 1t, with Prof. Brewer as leader
The young ladies Of Hardin College,
who attend the Presbyterian church,
were entertained on last Monday after.
oon by the ladies Of the Stoddert
Society at the home of Mrs S. j.
Buckner.
Mrs. II. M. Long entertained at an
elaborate fi~ve-course dinner ON Mon.
day. Those present we're Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Fl. Wallace, Rev. Brown, Mr.. Alex
ander and Misses Kate Duncan and
Eta Goodrich.
On Wednesday afternoon a few
friends Of Mrs. Victor Victor gave her
a pleasant little surprise party, il
being her birthday. Refreshments
were furnished by the ladies aud all
enjoyed the occasion very much
Nj. b. B. thurman, much to the re.
gret OF his host Of friends here, left
this week for Kansas City, where he
will In the future make bis his home.
Later on Mr.. thurman will go to
California to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Rublemann and
Mr.. Cell Harvey, Of st. Louis, will
visit their parents, Mr.. and Ms, Geo.
Harvey, at the Windsor next week.
Mrs. Rublemann was Miss Maude
Harvey, an old Hardin girl, and her
friends will welcome a visit from her
70 Mexico once more.
On last Saturday evening Mr.. and
Mrs, c. NJ. Basket entertained a few
OF their young married friends, the
occasion being the fifth anniversary
OF their marriage Those present
were Messrs and Mines. j. r. Jesse,
T. II. Winans, c. r. Graham. II. G.
Basket and f. NJ Coriing.
The following ladies, composing the
Saturday Club Of Vandalia, came up
Thursday and were pleasantly enter
tanned by Mrs. W. W. Bolts at her
home on Promenade street: Mesdames
Pigg, Frost, Read, Hitch, Carroll,
Coons, Gentle, Afford, Daniel, Con-
way, Terrell, Fox and Laird.
Mrs. T. b. Duncan and 2. ii. Cullen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Thanksgiving Day.

Excursion rates via the Wabash;
Between Mexico and st. Louis, 50. 30.
Between Mexico and Thompson, Csc.
Between Mexico and Centralia, SOC.
Between Mexico and Clark, s1.0o.
Between Mexico and Glasgow, 90. 90.
Dates Of sale Nov. 18th and Goth.
Return limit Nov. q, 1908.
l.. M. RICHARDS,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
TWENTY YEARS AGO This WE

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Miss Lucy Calbreath and b. Better
were married.
G. w. Peery and family moved from
Audrain to Howell county to reside.
Miss Jennie Michael, of Carrollton
Mo-, visited Mrs. Patrick in this city.
Many social events we're given in her
honor.
Married in Centralia by Elder j. f.
Smith, Mrs. Malinda Bell, Of Gen.
traiia, and Elder VIM R. Wiggington,
OF Mexico.
John Schlosser, of this city, com
mitted suicide by taking rough on rats.
The %coroner's Jury at the inquest was:
j. ]. Winscott, r. ]. Robinson, W. K.
Potts, W. H. johnson, Earl Cunning
ham, H. d. Hunter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

dining room in pink roses and smilsx.
The chandelabra used were those
used at the wedding OF the BRIDES
mother and father. In the dining
room al elegant course lunch was
served. Only relatives Of the happy
couple witnessed the ceremony, those
from out Of town being Mrs. Ellen
Mason, Of Columbia, mother OF the
groom, Miss Alicia Mason, sister Of the
groom, and Mrs. f. NJ. Cason, Of Cen
~tralia, aunt Of the bride. The bride
is n Mexico's l%ovliest young women,
OF many attachments, amiahle dis
position, and general fayorite with all
who know her, while the groom is one
Of our industrious young farmers. I'M
medIately after the ceremony they
left for their future home, five miles
north OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
A COUGH
C%ONUNDRUM

When is a cough more
than 4 coughf
When its a settled cold.
When it hangs on in spite Of
all you can do. Cough mix.
lures won't cure 1t because
they are merely for a cough
and this is something more.
SCOTS Emulsion cures the
cough because it cures the
something more. 1t heals
and repairs the inAamed
tissues where the cold has
taken root and prevents its
coming back.
Wen send you a sample ffse upon reques,.
SCOTT : BOVINE. 4os Pearl Street. New York
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

gave a large reception on Wednesday
from two 10 six at the home o. the
former. The receiving party consist
ed OF Mrs. 7. B. Duncan, Mrs. P. n.
Cullen, and Mrs l. P. Crigler, Of St.
Louis. The house was tastefully
decorated and refreshing punch,
salads and ices we're served from the
different rooms.
One of the most pleasant affairs Of
the week was the tea given on Mon
day by Mrs. Harry Cole and Miss
Grace Melntire at the home Of the
latter in hoDot Of Miss Florence Ken
nan, who was to become the bride OF
Mr.. William Mason on the following
Wednesday. About fifteen OF Miss
Kennan's most Intimate friends we're
present and the afternoon was passed
In playing domestic Pantomine," a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Administrator,a Notioa

Notice is hereby given that letter,
OF administration upon the estate y,
louisa sims, deceased, were granted
Oy the Probate Court OF Audrain
Sounty 70 the undersigned, bearing
date October 20, 1908.
All persons having claims against
salo estate are required 70 exhibit
mem Ior allowance 70 the undersigned
executor within M year after the
uaue oI SAID letters, or they NAV be
preciuded from any benefit on said
estate, and n such claims be NOT ~.
nioited within two years from The
Tune on The publication OF this notice
they VIII be forever barred.
w. +. SIMS,
ss-ss Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Miss Helen Carral, In "Dora
Thorne," was the attraction at the
Grand Friday night. Miss Carrel had
a very poor vehicle to display her most
excellant dramatic power but not
withstanding that she developed every
climax to its fullest extent, the re-
mainder OF the company vas good and
very evenly balanced. The costumes
were very pretty and the scenery APP
propriate for the production. AS for
the audience 1t was very small and one
Of the most unappreclative eve gather
ed In the theater.
Robert Hillard, a well known yaude-
Vile actor, will at the end Of the year
star in a play prepared for him by Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, from her
story concerning the De Willoughly
claim" It's dramatized name will be
"That Man and -
AS IL IL becoming all the style 10
novllize dramas, G., V. Hobart and
Il. Il. Rose have decided to have a book
written around their play, "The Man
from Missouri, " 10 which Tim Murphy
Is touring this season.
"Along the Mohawk" in which
Nelson Lewis and Julia Kingsley we're
starring, has had TO close. We are in
deed sorry to hear this as the play and
its casts we're good and deserved the
support Of the public.
"Mr. Bluebeard" and the flying
Ballet have left st. Louis and now
there remains only the memory of the
largest production ever staged in that
city.
George AIDES new play, 'gThe County
Chairman, which has just closed a
successful run in Chicago, is playing to
excellent houses in New York.
William Owen, in "When Louis XI
Was King" is receiving some very
fi~attering press notices. Mr.. Owen
opened the season here last year in
1.-THE School for Scandal" and will ap-
pear here this season In his new play.
He has many friends in this city and
no doubt will be greeted with a large
audience.
Miss Katherine Willard 10 1.-THE
Power Behind the Throne" who
pleased a very small audiance here last
season, will again appear in this city
In the same play. Miss Willard is an
emotional actress Of ability as those
who witnessed her performance will
remember, and 'The Power Behind
the Throne" deserves one OF the
largest houses Of the season.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Monday, Nov. 3O.--"Patricolon Con-
cert Co. t"Star'' Lyceum Course.)
Tuesday, Dec l.-"Peck's Bad Boy.n
Thursday, Dec 10.-Mr. VIM. Owen
when Louis XI was King"
Saturday, Dec. ia Knight OF
's9.n
COMING LATER.
Sweet Cloyer"-Mr. Otis Thayen &
Co.
Quincy Adams Sawyer"
1.-THE Power Behind the Throne. y
Miss Katherine Willard. I,
"Plckings from Puck"
Under the Royal Oak."-Miss
Ardeck.
Ward and Wade's Minstrels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Administrator,s Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letter.
OF administration upon the estate Of
Lewis Phillip, deceased, were granted
by the Probate Court of Audair
County to the undersigned, bearing
date November IL, 1908.
All persons having claims against
SAID estate are required TO exhibit
them Tor allowance to the undersigned
administrator within one year after the
date OF said letters, CT they may be
pfecluded from any benefit OF said
estate. and II such claims be not ex.
hioited within two years from the
time OF the publication Of this notice.
they Will be forever barred.
SIMON PHILLIP,
So-9t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Rates 70 the SnufhWasi

On November "a the Missouri, Kan
sas u Texas Railroad will give cheap
rates to the Southwest. sl5 to Texas
and intermediate points and return.
This Is very cheap rate, and those
who are interested in the matter al
get full Information by calling on S. d.
Stocks, Land and immigration Agent
for the NJ. X. & I. Railroad Company
at Mexico, Mo. dtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

We understand that the friends OF
attorney A. c. WhItson, Of Mexico,
are insisting that he should make the
race for Prosecuting Attorney next
year. The young man is competent,
careful and made OF the right kind OF
material IL be should consent to run
he will make things extremely live
ly.-LaddonIa Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
southwest NoYemher 24th.

Texas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory.
There and back at very low rates.
$40 Chicago sl5 Hannibal
SIS st. Louis SIS Kansas oitv
Proportionate rates from intermedi-
ate points. Stop-overs. Final limit.
December Is. Via Missouri, Kansas
and Texas R'y. Ask nearest ticket
agent, or see S. d. STOCKS,
dtd Immigration Agent,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Big Cattle Shipment.
From the Auxvasse Review.

}. i. Atkinson and Jack Muir ship.
ped 8 cans Of cattle from Auxvasse &c
Chicago Sunday morning. The aver.
aye weight OF these cattle was about
1860 pounds. There we're les head In
the shipment and we're valued In the
neighborhOod Of $1,000. There have
been more cattle, hogs and sheep
shipped rom Auxyasse since January
l, 1908, than from any other point on
the q Il A. branch. Auxvasse is a
great shipping point.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Low Rate TO Chicago.

On account Of the international
Live Stock Exposition at Chicago, Ill.,,
Nov. 2s TO Dec. 5, 1908. The Chicago
s. Alton and Wabash K. r. will sell
round trip tickets to Chicago at rate
OF sl0.55 Date Of sale Nov. 20, 30 and
Dec. l. Limited for return to and in.
GLIDING Dec. 7, 1908.
|. NJ. RICHARDS,
Tkt Act
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
thanksgiving Day

Excursion rates via Chicago& Alton.
To points distant 100 miles or less one
and one-third fare for the round trip;
over 100 miles and within a radius of
$50 miles one farefor the round trip.
Dates OF sale, Nov. IS and 20; limited
for return Nov. 9th.
|. M. RICHARDS,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Home Seekers Excursion.

Nov. "a, 1908, the c. s. A. and
Wabash r. R. will sell round trir
special home-seekers tickets, to many
points In the South and Southwest at
extreme low rates. Tickets limited 81
days. Further information can be
ATTAINED from l.. NJ. RICHARDS,
Tiki Act
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Wayne b. Allen, a music nan Of
Columbia, well known in this city, has
Invented a device for piano action
which, II is believed, will revolution.
ne piano construction and manu-.
facture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Rev. N. r. Plttman, Of ST. joseph,
MO, came to Mexico this week TO ID.
O Osnu uhe funeral Of Mr.. William liar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
! JUST WHAT you NEED.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets,

When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowls are constipated.
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stomach,
and regulate your liver and bowels.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

The Best Prescription For Malaria
Ohills and fever is a bottle Of GRoyE,s
TAsTELEss CHILL Tome. 1t is slmplv
iron and quinine in a tasteless form.
NO cure. no pay. Price Soc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

The old Masonic Temple at Louis
vile Is burned with losses ~aggregatlne
aquarter Of a million dollars. Colonel
hopkins, Of st. Louis, was a heavy
loser by the destruction Of his tbeater
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Rev. w. r. Dobyns, Of ST. joseph.
MO nas been elected president Of the
selection. so'"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Senator Stone has appointed W. r.
:. nn = prominent Newspaper man
OF Missouri, his private sscretsrv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Former Governor Fifer, OF Illinois,
has withdrawn from the a ce for the
gubernatorIal nomination on the Re-
publican ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Dr. II. X. Hinde has the thank, Of
Sus aezlco LEDGER for a copy Of the
Dallas CTexasl Morning Noes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Mrs J. b. Hawkins has been In
Frankford. No, at the bedside Of her
uncle. J. NJ. Mase. who has been
~dangerousIg u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

-~-AAtA[dn gI S1t-
ting indicates an
! unhealthy condi-
ton Of the KID
neys; II il stains
your linen il Is
evidence Ct kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire 10
pass II o. pain In
the back IS also
AA- - -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
joseph Kennedy Dead.

Joseph Kennedy, aged s. years, died
at the home Of his daughter, Mn. ].
N. Nickels, 10 southeast Mexico, on
Thursday morning Of cancer OF the
liver.
Funeral services were held at the
Nickels home Thunday afternoon and
the remains will be taken 10 Marshall
Friday for interment.
Deceased, with his wife, had been
making bis home With his daughter 10
this city for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Joseph Il. Sharp, william Sharp,
Charles sharp and jane sharp
Triplett De1enddnfs,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

al cheerfuTy recommend Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound to my suffering sisters a S a perfect medicine for all female de-
rangements 1 was troubled with displacement of the womb and other
female weakness Had headache, backache, and such besring-down pains
/ could hardly walk across the floor, and was very nervous
"a friend advised me to try your medicine, which / did, and after using
the first bottle l began to improve 1 took in all twelve bottles of Vege-
table Compound, one box Of Liver Pills also used the sanative Wash and
was cured, and have no return of my troubles I am as well now as ever
was / am more thankful every day for my cure.
81 know that your medicine will do everything that It is recommended
to do for suffering women "-MRs DORA ANDERSON, North Muskegon,
Michigan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

al want to tell you what your remedies have done for me. Before
taking them I used 10 have = continuous headache, would be very dizzy,
would have spells when everything seemed strange and I would not know
where / @aa
81 went to our local doctor. He gave me some medicine, but it did mot
seem to do me any good. but after taking Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, i began to improve at once.
:" an honestly recommend your remedies 10 all suffering women, and
advise all 70 give II q tial"-MRs HExRY SELL Van Wyck, Wash.
tnFAn0 FORFEIT ri I've cannot forthwith produce the original letters and
L KMfIfNt agnMnrsd above tsnmonhh which will provet heirs bspute sen- /
lVJUVU unenez. Lym. \ Ptnkham Medicine Co, Lynn. MasA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Fine Coekerels for sala

have $50 b. P. Rocks for sale at 81
each. Mrs. H. A. GREER,
34-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Ex-Gov. p. NJ. Drake, OF iowa, died
at bis home in Centerville, Friday.
MI. Drake was the founder Of Drake
University at Des Aoines and a man
that stood high IN esteem, both
politically and morally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know 1t.

FIJI a bottle or common glass with your
wafer and LEI it sand tweniy-four hours a
Aa-l..A. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Jacob Sharp. JamesT, McGowan, John
d. MCGOWAN, Lizzie Boyd and VIII
liam MCGOWAN. h. -. Plaiatugs,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

what 70 Do.
There Is cof1fort In the knowledge 50
often erpfessed. that Dr.. KIlmer's Swamp
Rect. the great hdney remedy fuiiiis every
Sish q curing rheumatism. pain 10 The
hack. kidneys liver. blsdaer and every paa
q ne urinary passage. u correcis inability
70 hold water and scaiding pain in passing
n e. bad effects i~oilopang use Of iIauor.
siae o. bee. and oveFcomes thai unplessant
necessity e heing compelled 10 70 ofen
during The day. and e &c Up many times
during TIE night The mid and the erirs-
ofdlnay efiecf e Swamp-Root h soon
lsslsed Il sisnds the hchea for Hs xon-
eeFful cures q th- mes Distressing cases.
hyou neee . medicine you shouit have he
be-. Sef ~ aruuiHs "a 5oc. sndsi. sizes
Tea MAJ have a sample hoiie of this
soadcEfui discoTcy EA
and = book tat ,silsMxIEA
mere Shout y. boih sent
Absolutely free b meH &<9
A1erca d. kilma & H~. s-zupa.a
Co. blaEhzmien. ~ Z. When wrnirg men-
aoa res4ng this generous ohe in this paper
Deaf make ay mistake. buf remember
ne name SWaupRooL D.. Kilncrs
Suzmp-Reot and TIE sddrrss. EinEhanton
cn sven hs,iis-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Marriage license has been issued to
J. HI. Robinson and EGie NJ. Rogers,
both OF Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE Tar

When you take Groves T~asteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that
it is simply Iron and Qninine in a
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. Soc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

If there is anything in your case about which you would like
special advice, write freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She will hold your
letter in strict confidence. She can surely help you, for no person
Ills. She has helped hundreds of thousands of women back. to
health. Her address is Lynn, Mass and her advice is free. You
are very foolish If you do not accept her kind invitation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Ia the Circuit Court. January Term,
1904.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Stops the Cough and Works of the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
3 cold In one day. No cure, no pay.
Price Is cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
IN VACATION.

STATE OF MISSOURI, |
COUNTY or AuDRAIH. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

eonyincng prooi that The kidneys and bad
der arc out IL order
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-16

TO drag, the author having seemingly
failed 10 put any life In them.
IN AFRICAN FOREST AND JUNGLE.
BY Paul du Chaillu
published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
New York For sale by all booksellers.
Price, $500
A book of adventure in the wilds OF
Africa and told in that simple. COM
prehensive manner that will make IL very
popular with the boys. The author has
put the adventures and exciting situa-
tions In such simple words that the
youngsters OF today can clearly under
stand and appreciate.
THROUGH THREE CAMPAIGNs--By
G. A. Henty.
published by Charles Scribners Sons,
New York On sale by Preston a
Rounds. Providence. Price $l20 neto
From start to finish 1t is thrilling tax
ing a young English boy through the
Chitral Thiral and Ashanti campaigns
with the British army.
The hero, Lisle Bullen, left an orphan
was TO be sent uy the colonel OF the regi-
ment back TO his home, but rebels against
II and secretly joins the regiment BE-
fore he has long been a soldier he dIs-
tinguishes himself by conspicuous bravery
and eventually his identity becomes
known and promotions quickly follow
II is not by any plot II may have that
makes the book interesting. but the fact
that Il is computation of adventures.
priva alton and fights that the British
army went through ana do go through
in what they term their little wars"
Other from the "story.. part Of ii the book
has strength in the fact that II is most
excellent from a historical point OF vie "
and Mr. Henty is TO be congratulated
upon a story that will interest the o'd
as we'll as young.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-16
A INDUSTRIOUS OUTRAGE.

dasardly crime committed than when James
H. Tman then lieutenant of the South Carolina
shot down NJ c. Gonzales cold blood broad light day
in the principal thoroughre of populous city No
peperaed under the ge of dispensing handed
justice than when this bastard Tan acquitted by
that had pretended him. This setting free of coardy
sin who destroyed the life of unared and dncee fellow being
Is than miscarriage of ustcet daboc
justice disgrace the in which occurred and foul
shameful blot upon its escutcheon.
While be said the verdict wholly unexpected it
nevertheless hoped the Importance of the and the easily
fact that deliberate and hoyng
ted would the and shameless agencies
behalf OF the iscreant from securing his release without
snen however inadequate might be- But the cowadly Tlan
through these despcab and dsgace agencies
without chastsement and for him there will be rebuton
that which through the ostracism which all decent
And that punishment ought be made and lasting
with real blood in their hearts
to the instincts of humanity make This
Tnan should be summed by all the should
be treated and paa unworthy be tolerated
In the and lowest of the social organization
Nor is to be forgotten that responsibility this
of justice largely the shoulders the
trial that only miserable mocker rulings
Gary revealed himself merely lacking all
dignity but bereft of of judicial mpartay No
petty ward heeer working for the heat of
pagn could have been partisan than this judge who had
brazn efrontey and hardhood
the counsel for the contemplate Tman
the voted the Republican credbty
open question.
What of justice could expected source
that beouls itself in order
played the of murderous bully and bravo might unwhpped
by justice
Judge Gary despicabe coward he helped to save from
richly deserved and ignominiou halter
hereafter long there life in the nosrls of
al decent