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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
MEXICO LEDGER MAP
The New Map of Auarain con,,
Should Be in Every Home,

There Is a demand for a strictlv >.
to-date Map OF Audraln Counts. Y
showing the townships in colors ~
location OF farms, with names Of os.
ers; streams, churches, postonlces ~
lagos, towns, railroads, wagon rosa'
etc.
We propose to issue Just such d ma.
Ito be known as the Mexico Lima,
Map-and show on the reverse n.
County and Congressional Man !, a
State, and a School District Man !
Audrain, also a table giving local..
and population OF all the towns n,
State. 1t will be a wall map print
on the best PAPER. and printed !,
bound in good style. The owners
Of farms will be compiled from
records OF deeds up TO March LIST, M
This work will be a valuable A,
ton to our county records and will
the best map Of Audraln ever lsu1
From an educational standpoint
unhesitatingly say that 1t shoun
in every home and school in the en-
ty, and from a business standu,
that 1t should be In the office Of IA
man who has business interests in
county.
The expenditure Of time and mad
necessary to complete this work hi
fies us In asking you to encourae
to the extent OF placing an orde,
one OF these maps. Hoping to
from you ~fayorably, we are, u
respectfully, Cross & McKINSr
d&wtf Mexico, NJ
High-grade granite ware.
FERRIS e. CAuTpop,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Soliciting Committee Encouraged.

The soliciting committee for the
building fund OF the Christian Church
are greatly encouragedby the success
they are meeting.
The committee wishes to raise s20,-
900 which is TO be paid in equal in
stallments on the first Of the follow
ing months; May, July, September
and November.
The members are Jos. Potts, Chair
man; r. ID. Worreii, VIM. II. French,
Jas. wilkins, L. r. Ferris, ]. II. John
son, X. r. Arnold, Sr., Mrs. j. t.
Johnson, Mrs. Frank Pearl, Mrs. win
II. Coons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Millions on this North American
continent know that Paines celery
compound makes sick people well.
Paine's Celery Compound is to-day
the popular medicine In the wealthy
and humber homes Of our vast
country. The press has given this
woodworking prescription more
note, prominence, and praise than has
ever been given 70 any other remedy,
and physicians Of schools prescribe II
daily.
Paine's Celery Compound has be-
come popular and trusted because its
results exceed its promises. II is
victorious over sickness and disease.
1t offers hope and cheer TO thuse pro-
nounced incurable by physicians; it
saves such from the grave. It is the
M medicine unfailing and all-power-
ful that promptly brings true Joy and
gladness 10 hopeless victims and their
anxious relatives and friends.
It is well 10 remember that one or
two bottles Of Raines Celery Com
pound viii, In the majority Of cases,
Danish tired feelings, weary and
clOulded brain, headaches, debility,
constipation. nervousness and sleep
~lessnesSs which, II allowed TO run I'M
checked, give rise 20 serious ailments
and diseases II you are rundown,
oyerworked, have defective digestion
and poor circulation, you win obtain
blessed results from this grand system
building medicine. Each dose carries
new life TO all the weak and torpid
organs Of the body.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
In Memory Of Miss willingham.

In memory OF MISS WIIlnSnam-
Miss Ella Willinghan died Feb. 10,
1908, at the residence of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee willingham, on
north Clark ave. She was born s miles
north Of Mexico on August Is, 1885.
She was a Christian girl having united
with the Baptist church 3 years ago.
''She was a good aud loving girl
Gone but not forgotten.
T'ls hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
TITS hard, 50 hard, to speak the words
We must forever part.
Dearest loved one we must leave thee
In the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face"
LIZZIE BEDBURY.
MAE Blown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

WHILE the roads are very bad the
rural mail carriers have a hard time,
but are undismayed. 1t takes the
toughest kind Of weather to keep them
from delivering their mail on schedule
time. Rural mails are becoming
very popular, and farmers are very
much disappointed when they fail to
get their mail. This is one reason we
should all be interested in better roads
for Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

+. J. wilkins, Of the Arm Freden-
dali & wilkins, Of this city, together
with the Fredendalls Of Columbia,
Lexington, Mo, Washington, Kansas,
and Eaton, Colo, are In the East for a
couple Of weeks buying goods. These
firms all buy together. and In this way
get the closest possible prices
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

To The Editor Of The Ledger.
MKxIco, Feb. al want to con
graduate the LEDGER on its con.
sistent fight to keep the city out OF
unnecessary debt. The people are
with you: and the coming generation
will ''call you blessed"
TaW Dawwu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
D. r. Francis Is in London.

LONDON, Feb. 22.-D. r. Francis,
president Of the st. Louis exposition,
spent a busy day at Claridge's hotel
comforting with the st. Louis fair
commissioners 10 the various countries
who have come to London to see him.
A private dinner raj given in his
honor at the CharletOn hotel tonight,
at which Ambassador Choate, Prince
Radzlwill Lord Gray, Admiral Fisher,
Lieutenant General Sir Hamilton,
Arnold Morley, Sir Clinton Dawkins
and Colonel Hunsicker, Of Plttsbure,
were among the guests.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
twenty Brothers in the Ranks.

The son OF J. J. Hedrlck, of Hutch.
inson, Kas., works in the postoffce de.
partment at Washington. Recently
In looking through the museum Of
the dead letter office young Hedrick
came upon a photograph Of his father
which had been lost In the mails more
than 40 years ago. The elder Hedrick
had mailed the picture when he was a
soldier in the Civil War. An inter.
es.ing fact In connection with the
story is that Mr.. Hedrlck was one OF
twenty brothers and half-brothers
who enlisted on the Union side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

DIR. II. X. HrEDE, Of this city, is
associated with Rev. C. G, Hill as
agent for the Jerusalem exhibit at the
Worlds Fair. Amy one desiring to
take shares in this exhibit should call
on DIR. Hinde, who will be glad to
furnish them information In detail.
This exhibit is managed by well
known gentlemen, and promises 10 be
a grand success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Poultry netting all widths.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Gleniy BUYS Out Calhoun.

Charley Gleudy has bought r. G.
Calh0un's interest in the Racket
storeof this city. Mr.. Calhoun, whose
health has been very bad, has moved
to Denver, Colo, and we are glad to
know has entirely recovered, and will
locate there permanently. Mr.. Glendy
will continue business at the old stand
and will largely increase his stock.
Charley is a hrst-class business man
and a genial gentleman. All Of his
friends wish him continued prosper
ffv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
BIN Aeainsl Plirtinp Killsd.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 2-The
legislative committee killed what has
become Familiarity known as the
Walker flirting bill 1t vas designed
70 prevent males from flirting or hay
ing any communication with girl
students in female colleges and had
strict penalties attached.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
SPRING GREETING!

AS we are near the end of the Fall and Winter
Season we want to thank our many friends and
customers for the liberal patronage they have
given to us, and now, at the beginning of the
Spring season, we invite you to call and see the
new goods that are arriving daily. We have put
forth our best effort to select goods to please
every customer. Our purchases include the best
Clothing we have ever bought--made by some of
the best manufacturer in this country to our
special order, and, under our own label Kemp g.
Pearson Clothing Co., in the back of every gar
ment, as a guarantee-a guarantee that means
something-SATISFACTIONI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

A PROMINENT farmer of Audrain.
who is arranging 10 move TO Mexico to
live, informed the LEDGER this week
that one Of the chief reasons he want
ed 10 here was because Mexico
was out OF debt, and our taxes are very
reasonable. He said that he did not
want to buy property In a town that
was heavily bonded. He also said
that a town being in debt meant that
every home was mortpaVed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

j have secured the services Of the
great "shoer magnate, " Charley Haz-
zard, who has been In the employ Of
another prominent Mexico sheer for
four years. He is number one sheer.
Call and see him.
FRANK MILLER,
FG3d6t 64t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Almost any steel range will bake;
some will bake better than Others;
some viii bake quicker than others
The Superior line Of stoves and ranges
are noted for their quick, even baking
qualities FERRIS 4 CAuTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Low Rate Excursion to St. Louis via
the Wabash.

Saturday, February ., The Wabash
viii sell round trip tickets 10 ST.
Louis at the rate Of $50. Tickets
good going only on train No. 10, leay-
Ing Mexico at 705 a. m. February p,
and returning only Oh train No. 8,
leaving StLouis at Sos p. N. March /.
/. NJ RICHARDS,
TIT Aof
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Horses and Mules.

l will sell at public auction
at Hisey & Lees stock sheds
on Saturday, February %,
fifty head ofextra good horses
and mules. Time will be CIV
en- on bankable note.
John glastonbury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

A. c. DISeLE, formerly Of Mexico,
has been nominated by the Democrats
for Mayor Of Moberly, and will be
elected. Abb is a hustler, and will prove
a most satisfactory chief executive for
our sister city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

EVERY citizen Of Mexico, regard
less Of whether be belongs to any
church or not, is interested in the
movement to build a new Christian
church. The committee is at work
soliciting funds. Make your contribu-
ton at once and make IL liberal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

THOSE who are interested in an up
to-date map Of Audrain coanty should
communicate with J. n. Cross or
William Mckinney at once, and sub
scribe for one or more.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

THERE was a little furry in tinan-
cial circles at Sturgeon last week on
account Of the report that some. of the
wealthy men there bad been interest,"
ed in the ect-gscissqniek concerns of
st. Louis. Stufscon inssituti6ns are
on too firm basis TO be shaken by
such rumors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
An Old Want Al

While ''want ads" have only come
into general use comparatively re.
Gently they we're In use over 100 years
ago. The following is one from the
american Mercury dated Sept. q, 1884:
"WAETED-For a sober family, a
mar Of light weight who fears the
Lord and can drive a pair horses. He
occasionally wait at table, join in
household prayer, look after the horses
and read a chapter in the Bible. He
must, God willing, rise at ! in the
morning, obey bis master and mis-
tress in all lawful commands. II he
can dress hair, sing psalms and play at
cribbage, the more agreeable. He
must not be too familiar with the
maid servants Of the house, lest the
flesh rebel against the spirit and be in
TO walk in the thorny paths OF
the wicked. Wages, fifteen guineas a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

KANSAS CRY papers claim that
water rates are much higher in Kansas
City than in other western towns.
They claim this because the plant be-
longs to the city, and in order to make
money they have to charge an ex-
brilliant water rental to private con-
eaYnc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

SENATOR BIGGs' binding Irvine bill
passed the House by a vote Of ia to s.
Senator Biggs' bill relative TO taxes
and collection in cities, towns and
villages was passed Tuesday and on
Wednesday his bill raising the salary
OF managers Of the fruit experiment
station was passed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

II. B. GREEN, Of this city, who is
authority on poultry growing, will
write a series Of articles for the LED
CIR, which should be Of interest to all
u readers, especially those who live
In the country. The first Of the series
is found 10 to-day's LEDGER. Poultry
interests in Missouri, especially in Au-
drain county, are growing, and large
suDs Of money are brought into the
country every year frUm eggs and
poultry, which 7 shipped to large
cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

The MaFdi Gras festivities open IN
New Orleans with the largest crowd
in the history Of festivities. Admiral
Schley, General Joe Wheeler and Miss
Alice Roosevelt are the guests Of boa-
Ur
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

THE paving Of the streets and laying
Of new sidewalks is not an expense to
the city. These Improvements should
be pushed right along. Property own
ers pay these bills and their property
is enhanced 10 value. Improvements
Of this character can be paid for with
out bonding the city. Some people
who are IN favor Of bonding the city
unnecessarily are opposed TO letting
loose their money TO pay for i'm
pr0yements which are much needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Low Rate Excursion to St. Louis Via
the Chicago & Alton

saturday, Feb 18th, the G. & A.
will sell round trip tickets 30 St. Louis
at the rate q sl.50. Tickets good
going only on special train leaving
Mexico 7:f7 a m. Feb. 2s, and return
ing only on special train leaving St
Louis 500 p. m, Sunday, March !.
!. N. RIcHARD,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

WIN. HUFF has been elected editor
of the Regular Baptist. The LEDGER
joins other friends in extending best
wishes fort prosperous and pleasant
management
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

A business meeting Of the Chris
tian church has been called on Sun
day, March /. Immediately after the
forenoon service 10 take steps toward
the selection Of a site for the new
church building. Every member
should be present az this meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Charles NJ. Garter
wife, Alice 5. Carter, by then.
trust, dated October 10, 1Sas
corded 10 mortgage book No
6ls In the recorder OF deeds
Audrain county, Missouri, 4
the southeast fourth al Of M
east quarter Cd and the d
fourth al Of the southeast a
OF sectiUn tbirty.three l33h 4
ifty-three 1881 north, range
west OF the 9th D. m. co
eighty 1907 acres, more or les
In Audfain county, Missouri
undersigned trustee to sccurt
ment Of a certain note thereln
ed; and,
Whereas. said note Is past
unpaid and there has been
thereof unuer the conditio0
trust, i will, In order to pal
note, on
Saturday, the 2eth
February. 1908
between the hours OF 10 a D.
m, at the east door Of the 9
In Mexico, Mo-, sell said lin
bidder for cash,
II. A. RICH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

THE j. A. Potts sale Tuesday was
well attended and prices were good, ex-
cept for cattle and farm implements
the proceeds amounted 10 50, 800.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Low Rate Excursion to California and
the Northwest via the Wabash,

Feb. 10 to April 30 the Wabash will
sell one way excursion tickets to many
points in California and the northwest
at very low rates. For full particulars
call on or address
/. NJ. RICHARDS,
Mt Art
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Rev. Vim. HUI was here from Lib
erty The first Of the week. IL is prob
able that Mr.. HUFF will make his home
in this city in the nea future, as 1t is
understood that be will be the editor
Of the Regular Bapiia, which will be
revived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

WAGNER is TO be seated In Con-
rreSs over Jim Butler OF St. Louis
Forty-one precincts were thrown out,
giving Wagner a majority OF 1861.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

There is no better place 70 live than
Audrain county. Those who are sell
ing out and moving away win ''all
0me back
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Late Wednesday afternoon City
Marshall White arrested Foreman
william Sheckter ami : workmen q
The Bell T~elepLone COMPANY Tor erect
ing poles IN the streets u Mexico with
nnf n.rmL.slnn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

MExIco and Audrain county are out
OF debt This is one Of the many
reasons why our people should ''stay
in Mexico and Audrain.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

The maj who was born tlred'i
should use PRrcKLY ASH BrTTERs. II
makes work a necessity 70 give vent 10
the energy and exuberance Of spirits
generated BY functional activity in
the system.
BucKSKR & WHITNEY,
Special Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

The farmers Of Lee county, Aissis
sippi, form an organization for the
purpose Of compelling candidates for
onice To work. They adopt resolu-
ti0ns agreeing 70 force candidates to
hoe corn for pledges IN their support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

MAZE your contribution TO Mayor
Jones for the worthy peor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Big Turkey Ranch.

Lloyd Forde, a travelling salesman,
a turkey ranch nea McLoud
which is probably the largest In the
West. He ships several thousand fowls
each year and is now starting another
ranch. He experimenting on crossing
tame and wild turkeys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Mn Ann S. Kemp Is quite n at her
home in east Mexico. Ms Kemp Is
81 yean old and received the premium
al tie street fair last year for being
the Oldest woman In Audrzin county.
Her many friends hope she win son
recover her health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Mn Susan Hook n visiting her
daughter. Mn chaS Sh0up. q near
Rukh Hin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Miss Vera Smith is home from q
pleasant visit in Topeka, Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

ElHood Fleid Fence viii turn any
thing from 3 chicken 10 stock.
FERRIs & CAUrHoHx.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
BY
Maud Quisenberry.
and Alma Camplin.

duu AIHId OdIHpIIH.
South Fork Of Salt River.
Miss Alma Camplin received an an
swer to the letter, also received the
paper which was sent in the bottle
stating that it vas found, Feb. IA,
1908, in a meadow where the water
had loated in during an overflow Of
Salt River in Buffalo township, seven
miles northwest Of Louisiana, NO., in
Pike county, by Charles NJ. Scoggins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Letter Pound Months After.

The Following IS quite an odd In
eident sent by the Santa Fe~ eorrespon-
dent 10 the LEDGER:
Last summer while flower hunting
and strolling around over the Santa
Fe Hill, near the bridge, Misses Alma
Camplin and Maud Quisenbery, tnow
Mrs. G. Blggs OF Farberl wrote the
putting it in a small quinine
bottle and sending it down the river:
May q, 1902 well, hello; whoever
finds this bottle and returns it to
Miss Maud QuiSenberry or Miss
Alma Camplin, Santa Fe., will receive
handsome reward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Lamb Geld fence made q heavy
ealyanbed wire
FKERn A CkUTHoRS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26

Racine Farm Wagon, strictly high
grade wagon.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
Negro Bows Arrested.

Fourteen negroes, of the plcaninny
class, were arrested In the railroad
yards Wednesday morning for jump
ing on the ears. They were fined s.
and costs and II Of them viii lay in
jail for Is days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-02-26
STOCK AMI Farm NOTES

High-grade granite ware.
FERRIS & CAUTHol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-20
TWO DIE ON GIBBEI
GEORGE DURHAM AND FRED BRICK UNDERWOOD HANGED.
Their Crime Was the Murder of Sheriff John Powers of Arkansas.
 Story of the Crime.

clarkesyille, Ark, June 19.--George Dur ham and Frederick Underwood were harvsd today for the murder of Sherin Iobp 1T Powers, one of the most widely known and competent ofaclals Arkansas has ever had.
 The trap was sprung at h:lo ana tne necks of both men were broken by tne fall. The executions were priVate' anu but 25 people witnessed it.
 Before the hanging, both men made sneecb thanking the people of Clarks- vile for their kindness during confine- ment.
 The crime for which Durham and Un- derwood paid the death penalty was one of the most noted in criminal annals Of Arkansas
 On February 5, 1902 in an attempt to rob the Bank of Clarksville, Sheriff John H. Powers, who had been awakened by ar, explosion. was killed in pistol pat tie between himself and the gang of rob bers The bandits secured l.5OO ana nade good their escape. The community was aroused to a high pitch of indignation and excitement and posses were organized to SCOUT the country.
 It was recalled that on the evening pre- ceding the murder five strangers had been seen on the streets of Clarksville, while on the morning following they could not be found, On inquiry, 1t was discovered that these men were Fred Underwood, George Durham John P. Dunn. James Wallace. alias "Denver French and Smile Joe" search which lasted for weeks was then commenced and 1t was found that in January, preceding the murder and robbery, these suspects had been seen in Fort Smith and it was learn ed positively that they had left for Clarks- vlIle, the day before the crime was com nitted.
 They were traced on a freight train to Coal Hill fifteen miles west of Clarks- yille and the next heard of them was at Wellington. Kas.. where Durham and Dunn arrived together and were followed soon after by the others of the gang. Dunn had been wounded In the battle at Clarksville and he and Durham went to Wichita. where the former was placed in A hospital. The day after arriving in Wichita both were arrested and guard was placed over Dunn in the hospital while he was being treated for gun-shot wound. Soon afterward he succeeded in eludnR the vigilance Of the guard and made his escape.
 At Wichita Durham was taken back to Clarksville and a few days later Un- derwood was located at Evansville. Ind. Wallace was acquitted Durham and Un- derwood were convicted of murder and on December il. 1902 were sentenced to be hanged on February 5, just one year after inc commission of the crime. An appeal was then taken, which was disallowed and June 1s was set for the execution Durham professed the Catholic faith Both men talked freely, but were silent as to their crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-20
ADDRESS BEFORE
 BAR ASSOCIATION
(Continued from Page Five.)

is also its Secretary. At the beginning of the year ending June IS, 1903, Mir. Troy reported that the Association had on hand S592. During the year the receipts were he said, $S15, making total of I.2SI.oS. Out of this expenditures of $632.o5 had been made. leaving, comfortable bal ance to the credit of the Association
 The report of the Executive Committed was read by Colonel R. F. Ligon. The report reviewed briefly the work of the Committee which in the discharge of its duties hi named Montgomery as the meeting place of the Association for the year. The interesting program and order of exercises of the present meeting was arranged under the direction of the Ex' ecutive Committee. composed Of E. A Graham, R. F. Ligon, Ray Rushton George w. Jones and Alexander Troy Montgomery lawyers.
 Four Members Died.
 The report carried the information that four members of the Association had died within the past year. Tennent Lomax ol Montgomery, w c. Bibb of Montgomery R. H. Lowe of Huntsville and John Caid- we'll of Calhoun County. The report suB' gested that a special committee be ap- pointed to draft suitable memorials TOT the deceased members. The commttee report was received and filed.
 In the absence of its Chairman, Capt Frank s. White, report of the Committed on Jurisprudence and Law Reform was not presented.
 The following were elected members oi the Association: R. l.. Hipp of Cullman c. R. Bricken of Luverne; Leon Well ol Montgomery, c. R. Zimmerman of Pratt vile and A. s. Rabb on motion Of Thom' as M. owen.
 The Association recessed at F o'clock to await the arrival of the speaker oi the day. Hon. Edward M. Shepard.