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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

MISSOURI THURSDAY


ana hemlocS, all snone Win the orii'
nancy OF tne rainbow, and the scene
was beautiful beyond my powers OF
description. on these shores ana
lsianos can sui ne seen the american
pfimevai iorests IN al tneir beauty
and grandeur. Inc fofcsts mere on
the isianus ailofd good hloihg places
ior American deer wnich, l am ioid,
are quite piehtiluii aiso on some VI
tnese isianus other pig game can oe
iound, such as Diack ana Drown Dear
Inls Wouiu ue an iuea' piace iot ene
louiiso 70 spenu llc NOV nioutns. we
passed through DlApn ehelance to'
uay "'e'e tie MI vi ao'no WIZ iias
ui' S"ius' N suiops ea'e was W a'i'
waves were lohlue ~ ieet h'sh ny
suahuine On .ne oach p'a's u .l'e 'ohs
snip anu wa'c,iins ius 'ii,'eiiien's oiie
can easily see ,ne iease" ~ .'is appei-
iall'n, oeean eiey,n'u'iu' a. 'iie
ihosehien v y ene sup sueeese v'ie
'ohe' easy ea'pp y ~, 7 ''oo'e a'.iu iuia' /,
tiie Rfe, "o,i'iu Nsa'is ~ ~ ooa'u =
are now suneins it"''' ~ N'0A"es'
ocvooei ~ i-''S. "'sn' "e passeu
MIN Da"h oou'u' p'aoe ho'eu ~,
rough waeei' We "eio "SSeu a.ounu
p'et'y ''te's io' '""''', o2'ne'''nes
l'e "'iiuo"s " NY sia,.i'a'" "ouiu
20 uo"i' anu uo"n NV, 'ne wafer
was reahy 70 rush in' slai'y .'e 'nate
ci.Heu az W'iiuoMs ~" ppre 'i'ies un,
I'll we feaci'eu ne iee oi a" 's'ai'u
"hefe we iounu cam "a,ei > 'e"
''ou'S ago VIC p.Sse" q ''Ve INV op"u
win neatly panied s'wo's.o'y ifa'ne
houses whcre y If''" y eiv''iNeo in''
ans llve ana operate s'i'non c'l'ii''hs
eslaoi'suneno ~. sup maui q
lahoing anu ioaueu = ioV"' o,e 'hii'ouo
ior inc SeatIie na'ket "ne', NOV
sea'slck we pass t'ie time o'i ilSeiy
during evenings pave my sioi'li
ana enere Is q piano one mahuoiiu anu
Two guitars on ooaru "nen we are
10 smopth water 'he passengers walk
around on u oaicohy GA .he outside oi
1he snip ana view ene scenery anu eee
exercise ana ires'i a'l ine sea ofeeNe'
mlngieu WIN cue Sa'uy spray soon re-
wives one aiter oe'ng prosOra'eu WIN
sea-Sickness,
octoocr 81 List hignO we passeu
tnrougn queen Charies oouhu, q us
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

remains smooth and 50
Sendfor our free boo
medical advice o. any q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

THE Christian Observer announces
that Rev. A. A. Wallace, pastor oil
the Presbyterian Church OF Mexico,
has been unanimously elected pastor
Of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church at Independence, Mo- The
Presbyterian Church at Mexico VIII
do all In It's power to hold MI. wal
lace here, where he has done SO much
good work. During his pastorate here
the church has always been united
and strong in every enterprise UNDER
taken. The splendid new building TO
some extent shows the faithful intel
ligent and devoted work of the pastor
Mr.. Wallace is not only strong with
his own congregation, but with all
denominations, and with those VINO
are not church-goers at all. we SIN
cerely hope that he will see bis way
clear TO remain in Mexico, where there
is still much to do and where he ana
bis family are beloved by all the peo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

tothawout and the skin
is reacting and making
extra efforts throw of
the poisons that have
accumulated during the
winter. Then boils and
pimpies, rashes and
eruptions Of every con-
ceivable kind make
their anneafancc and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Six members OF the Colman hunting
club, who have spent two weeks In
Southeast Missouri hunting deer and
small game, returned to Mexico Satur-
day morning. Those who returned
were A. IL. whitney, William Vivion,
Cook Groves, Frank Eller, DR.. G. r.
1'oalson and J. Burwell. Capt, VIM.
Eller went from the camp to Kenneth,
NO., on a visitand several members re-
turned before the party broke up.
Three deer were killed, one each by
William Vivion, Frank Eller and
Captain Hickman, the latter Of Her
mann
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Funeral Of Judge ]. A. HOckaday.

The remains Of Judge J. A. Hocka-
day, who died in st. Louis Friday, were
taken through Mexico Saturday after
noon en- route to Fulton, where funeral
services we're conducted from the
Presbyterian Church by Rev. A. A.
McGeachy and DR.. John f. Cowan.
Ihterment was made with Masonic
ceremonies.
Those who attended the funeral
from this city, representing Crusade
Commandery, Knights Templars,
were: Sir Knights Ramsden, A. S.
Houston, j. A. Glandon, George Rob-
ertson, r. r. Jesse and r. M. White.
B. L. Locke, of Mexico, was one of
the pail bearers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
A Successful Meeting.

Rev. j. H. Jesse has just closed a
most successful protracted meeting at
the Auxvasse Baptist Church. There
we're eighteen additions-twelye by
baptism and six by letter.
The Auxvasse Reuieo referring to
this meeting says:
'sThe pastor, Rev. Jesse, did eifee-
tive work for the church while here
and the rank OF the church has been
greatly strengthened Rev. Jesse left
Monday morning with the good wishes
Of ali AuxvaSse people, both in and out
OF the churches.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Who is Mollie Jenkinsl !


Mrs. Mollie Jenkins, of Mexico, was
here the past week and on Saturday,
last, successfully removed from the
face OF Mrs. A. +. Butler cancer that
has been growing there for the past
sixteen years. This was accomplished,
too, in a treatment OF ten days from
time OF beginning. The cancer was
nearly fat and about the size Of a
silver dollar. Mrs. Butler is now COM
paratively we'll, as there is no inflam-
nation whatever resulting from the
course of treatment. OF course both
ladies are very much gratitied at the
results obtained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Herbert Tucker and wife will re-
turn from Perry, Mo-, carly next year
and win occupy the ]. ID. Tucker resi-
dence on East Promenade street. In
the meantime Mr.. ]. d. Tucker will
be at the Ringo Hotel. He will close
up his home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Hall Did Not Come.

The Folk club met at the Courl
House Saturday afternoon at the call
of the president, w. II. Kennan, fol
the purpose of hearing a speech by
U. S. Hall, of Charlton county. Mr.
Hall did not arrive and the meeting
adjourned to meet again at the call Of
the president.
An effort will be made to have Mr.
Folk make the opening address before
the club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
WILLIAM JOHNSON SUICIDES.
Cuts His Throat With Butcher Knife
at Sons Home in Laddonia
Coroner Called.

William johnson, aged 65 years,
killed himself by cutting his throat
with butcher knife at the home OF
his son, r. A. Johnson, in Laddonia
Friday morning. 1t is stated that he
was respondent over poor health.
The tragedy occurred In the barn Of
his son and when discovered death
had resulted His wife died about two
years ago.
Coroner O. II Varnon, OF this city,
was called 10 Laddonia Friday after.
noon to bold an inquest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
For a BAD Cold.

If you have a bad cold you need a
good reliable medicine like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to loosen and re-
lieve 1t, and to allay the irritation and
inflammation OF the throat and lungs
The soothing and healing properties
OF this remedy and the quick cures
which 1t effects make it faycrite
everywhere. For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

In the death of Mr.. William Harper
the Old Ladies' Home of Mexico loses
one Of It's most ardent supporters. Mr..
Harper was always found working In
the interest Of charitable institutions
and was especially cordial in his sup
port OF the Old Ladies' Home, which is
now nearing completion. The people
Of Mexico admired Mr.. Harper In his
good work and should now exert them
selves even more and take up the work
which Mr.. Harper begun and make the
Old Ladies' Home such success as II
can be n our people will do their duty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Hon. CHAMP CLARK has introduced
the following bills in Congress: To
place on the free list agricultural i'm
plements, wood pulp, printing paper,
binding twine and other materials.
Also to remove the import duty on
salt Also appropriate $4,000 for i'm
provement OF the Missouri River near
Bernheimer. Also $4,000 for improve
ment of Hermann Harbor, Missouri
River, and $4,000 for a public build
ing at Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Martinsburg Rural peliyery,

A Rural Free Delivery inspector
was in Martlnsburg this week and
after an inspection Of route lead
ing north and west Of that city will
now recommend that 1t be establish
ed. This will be the first route lead
ing from this enterprlsing little city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Geo. Binqhum.

+. II. Cappa, who assisted in the
song service at the revival at the
Christian Church in this city last year,
was rubbed of his pocketbook contain
ing sl00 and two diamond rings by
highwaymen in st. Louis Thursday
nfrhf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Ran a Ten-Penny Nail Through His
Hand,

While opening a box, ]. G. Mount,
of Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran ten
penny nail through the fleshy part of
bis hand. 81 thought at once of all
the pain and soreness this would cause
me-" he says, sand Immediately ap-
piled Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
occasionally afterwards. To my sur
prise, 1t removed all pain and soreness
and the Injured parts were soon heal
ed" For sale by all druggists
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
T. Johnson's Home BurgIarized.


A burglar entered the home of J. T.
johnson, in east Monroe street Friday
morning and secured about $3.50 and
gold watch and chain worth sl3O
from Mr.. Johnson's pockets.
Entrance was made through the
front door which had been left un-
locked and the burglar burned matches
all over the house during his search,
two of them being at the foot of Mr..
Johnsons bed.
The money and the watch and chain
were taken from the clothes of Mr..
johnson, and other things taken from
the pockets were scattered all over the
floor. Mr.. johnson heard the man
working but supposed that it was
some member of the family moving
about.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halle Catarrh Cure
Address FRANK j. CHENEY
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the las. Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able TO carry out any OBJ
legations made by their nrm:
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, %
wALDrso, KISNAS q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o
Hall's catarrh cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood ard mucous sur
faces of the system Price 75o per bottle, SOLD
by all Druggists.
ualI,s Family pills ara the hest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Porter Wright has entered suit in
the Audrain County Circuit Court for
a divorce from Cora Wright, charging
desertion. The plaintiff states In bis
petition that he was married to the
defendant on March le, 1901, and that
she deserted him about January /, 1908,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

WHEN you read some of the speeches
and interviews OF some of the candi
dates for governor the question arises
whether they are running for governor
themselves or whether they are just
trying to beat someone else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Those wishing to investigate oSteo-
pathY will find DR.. Traughber at his
office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady In attendance. Ofiice across
the street east OF the post office. Office
hours I a. m. to p. m. Special hours
by appointment Telephone 355.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Mrs stenpelman's Uuole Dead

Barton Vurkamp, aged II years, an
uncle OF Mrs. Louis Steppelman, Of
this city, died at his home in St Louis
Thursday afternoon and the remains
were taken &c Rush Hill, where the
deceased formerly lived, for interment
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Small House Burned.

Saturday afternoon at 3 O'Clock a
small negro tenement house at clark
avenue and Anderson street, owned oy
Mrs. Lawder and occupied by Docia
Williams, colored, was practically des-
troyed by fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

BooNvILLE, Mo, Nov. ia large
Folk club was organized at the court
house here tonight -Four hundred
names we're signed to the roll that was
presented. NJ. r. Sloan was elected
president; W. w. Trigg viee-president
and w. A. Mcpherson secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
Sues For Divorce.

William Lindsay has entered suit
for divorce from Emma Lindsay,
charging desertIon in lses, after four
years OF married life. Both parties to
the suit are colored.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
John suIlivan to Sneak Here.

John sullivan, of Kansas City, who
is high in woodmen circles, will ad-
dress the local Lodge OF Modern Wood
men OF America in this city about
December s. The address will be
made in open session and a large audi
euce will no doubt be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

One of l2O acres, well improved, 8
miles north of Mexico; the other, 80
acres, known as the Bank Addition to
Mexico, finely improved. For .infor-
nation write d. A. SNEED,
36-St Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
John D, Orear.

John Orear, a prominent lawyer
from Mexico was in town Tuesday on
legal business. We understand that
Mr.. Orear will probably be a candi-
date for prosecuting attorney next
Spring. He is bright young man,
thoroughly honest and aggressively
courageous. Should he be elected to
the office, Audrain would have a fear
less prosecutor who would vigorous
ly enforce the elaw.-Centralia Courier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Mrs. I. Silverstine and daughter
have returned TO their home In st.
Joseph. She was called to the city by
he death Of her father, L. Phillip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Attention is called to the adyer-
tisement Of George Blghman, an ex-
tensive breeder OF Poland China hogs,
in this issue Of the LEDGER. wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

1t is said Of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley. "Why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over AGAIN." John Wesley,
because once telling is not enough" !"
1t is for this same reason that you
are told again and again that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy cures colds
and grip; that 1t counteracts any
tendency Of these diseases to result in
peumonia and that 1t is pleasant and
easy to take. For sale by all drug
QiStS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

p. NJ. Mullins, OF near Benton City
and Miss Lula Trachel we're married
by Rev. A. A. Wallace at the home oi
the brides father, Hermann Tratchel,
a half mile south OF Benton City at
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, there
being a few neighbors and friends
present TO witness the ceremony which
Joined the popular young people.
The groom is a young farmer Of
excellent ability and the bride is one
of eastern Audrains best younG
women The LEDGER extonds con
gratulstions and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

THE Jonesburg lMo.l JoarRaI has
entered upon It's twenty-iifty year
under most prosperous conditions.
THIS bright, newsy, up pto-date paper
enjoys a most liberal patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
For Sale.

At the Hickory Park Stock Farm, 2
miles south of Mexico, Mo-, 20 head Of
Poland China hogs, sired by Perfec-
tion | Know No. 22152 and other good
hogs. Those wanting stock In this
line will please call and l will make
nrieeS ripht. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

All who want quilting frames or
quilting done, call on me at once for
III only be in Mexico for a few weeks.
MRS. MATILDA BORN,
36-3t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

DON'T ask j. Il. Johnson what time
OF day IL Is. His fine watch was stolen
Tuesday night,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Hon. HARRY HAwEs spoke at Han
nibal, Mo-, on Wednesday night, His
speech will be found In the daily and
weekly LEDGER within the next few
dave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

ARRANGEMENTs should be made In
Mexico looking toward an old-tlme
county fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Now Is the time to plant your
Christmas advertising II you want
good harvest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Jerry Cotter, OF Mexico, died at st.
Mary's Hospital, In st. Louis, on Nov.
II, and was buried at Whiteside,
Lincoln county, Mo. Jerry had been
citizen Of Audrain county for some
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

this Is nothing for a "Klondyker,n but
when a fellow has paid for flrst-class
ticket he finds that he is entitled to a
berth.
SKAewAy, ALASKA, Oct. Give
reached this point last night via the
White Pass s. Yukon r. r. and passed
over some Of the finest scenery on the
American continent. Tls raining
here and a very different climate to
that of Dawson, which l left two
weeks ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Some prominent stock men at Aux
vase, Mo-, have purchased s2,6O0
Percheron stallion. His pedigree is as
long as from Mexico 70 Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

THERE can be no valid objection 10
a Democratic primary for Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

ARRANGE to buy your Christmas
presents from Mexico merchants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Second Monday in February, second
Monday in May, second Monday In Au-
gust and second Monday in November.
Adjourned terms are held regularly
thesecond Mondaysin January, March,
April, June, July, September, October
and December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

THE Panama canal will be built.
right away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

William f. Atkinson Is home from a
business trip TO Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

In the death Of Judge John A.
Hnkaday, Of Fulton, Mo, loses one
'of its most able jurists and statesman
and an upright man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

Mrs. Frank MCGEE, Of Meeker City,
Oklahoma arrived Tuesday afternoon
from Mexico, Missouri, for visitwlth
her sister, Mrs. L. r. Farley.-COlum-
bia Herald,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

b. r. Middleton was a business vis-
itor in Callaway county this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

For Sale thoroughbred Ply
mouth Rock roosters for sale. Address
r. p. Moore. Mexico, Mo. 3G-st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
il 10 fails to cure. e. w. Groves sig
natured is on each box. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

t. f. b. Sotham, the widely known
Hereford breeder OF Chillicothe has
gone into voluntary bankruptcy, CIV
ing his liabilities atsl2s, ,3ls and assets
at sl96, 269, which include claim for
sl00, 900 against an indianapolis farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

@. G. Baker writes us that he arriv-
ed at Prosser, Wash, on the 7th with
out shrinkage or breakage. All enjoy
ed the trip and are well pleased with
the new location so for.--Laddonia
Herald
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

A bottle Of PRIcKLY ASH BrrrERs
kept in the house and used occasional
ly means good health to the whole
household.
BUCKNER Il WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

There is complaint Of black leg
among the cattle In parts OF Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

First Monday In February, first
Monday In May, first Monday In Au
gust and fiIrt Monday In November.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26
AUDRAIN COURT CALENDAR.
CIRCUIT COURT.


Meets third Monday In January, first
Monday In June and third Monday In
September,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

And while not always painful aggayang beyond WIN
executions spring and summer when the system oegns
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-11-26

NERS. COL. Z. J. GRESHAM, Treas
Il urer Daughters of the Confederacy,
and President Herndon Village Improve
ment Society, writes the following letter
from Rerndon, Fairfax county, Va:
Herndon, Va.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-"I cannot speak too high
ly Of the value of Peruna. I believe
that I owe my life to Its wonderful
merits. / suffered with catarrh Of the
head and lunGs In its worst form. until
Ask your Druggist for FRI
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-06
Is axes Cor MISS Meredith's msrriag.


Is fixed for Miss Meredith's marriage
to Mr.. Lennox. That marriage never
shall take placel Help me to annul II,
and claim what reward you will at my
hands"
What can I dor" questioned the
maid, lowering her eyes to conceal the
look of triumph in their depths.
"You must enter her service Make
such change In your appearance as Is
necessary to insure the impossiblllty
of recognition; then with such certifi-
Gates of good character as | shall pro-
vide you with, you can without doubt
secure the position Of her maid-of
which happen to know she is in need.
You will then be her companion every.
where, in her daily walks. This &C.
complished, you shall learn the rest
Do you CONSENT"
Willingly. madamel"
81 will name that hereafter. Now,
II is but my pleasure to serve mad.
anne"
my hair, then, quickly. Marie.
expect a friend to dinner, with whom
must talk over my plans. That will
do" she added, as the rich hair
seemed to mass itself under the maids
skill into waving puffs and braids.
Now my black velvet, Marie, and my
emeralds-a little lace, to veil the
neck And Marie" stopping at the
door-her toilet completed-as though
a sudden thought had seized her, ''the
inn shall become a hotel If all goes
well. You understand"
Then, with a smile, she swept across
the threshold.
Marie was alone. For a full minute
she stood silent, regarding the spot
where her mistress had been.
Are they all fools?" she muttered,
at last-"all cards to be played into
my hands? Madame, madame, you
little know the sword suspended by
but thread over your head! You
weave well your net, but the spider
spends many hours Of patient toll on
what a moment may undo. Will
help her to her revenge? Does it not
give me mine, though she dreams not
of it? 1t was this girls picture she
brought home. caught but glimpse
of it. l must see it now"
Swiftly she crossed the room to the
daintily inlaid desk, and, drawing a
key from her pocket and fitting 1t to
the lock laid 1t open.
A moments search among the pa
pers revealed the portrait. The light
fell full upon the exquisite, happy,
girlish face.
The Frenchwoman started back and
her face blanched.
els it indeed so plainly written? Can
they not all read? Are they all, all
blind, that this face does not tell them
the secret only my breast holds? Yes,
madam, yes! At any cost l will work
out your revenge on this, its poor, un.
conscious instrument. Then. and only
then, will claim my full reward"