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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
Z. r. LOCKE & CO.,
Real Estate.

The mushroom real estate agents
shows little consideration for the In
terests Of anyone but himself, couse-
quently leaves no stone unturned TO
make a trade irrespective Of the con-
sequence OF those concerned. Thus
will the readers OF the LEDGER readily
grasp the expediency OF transacting
Their business with men who are per-
manently located In the community
and those whose record has earned
them the confidence OF all their GUS
toners and the people with whom
they reside. These remarks are GER
tainly applicable to the real estate
firm OF Il. Il. Locke s. Co., composed
Of Il. r. Locke, 2. e. Locke and w.
+. Atkinson. This firm does a gen.
eral real estate and loan business and
have always on hand the choicest bar
gains in Audraln county farm lands.
They have sold large amount OF
land during the past year and will sell
a larger amount the coming year as
land is advancing and people will pur-
chase farms before they reach the
price of Iowa and Illinois farms to
which they are In every respect equal,
This firm also loans money at lowest
rates on real estate security. When
In need OF a farm or loan you will con
suit your own interests by patroniztne
Il. r. Locke Il 90.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
s. s. HOWARD, FIX IT.
Repairer of Bicycles, Guns, Sewing
Machines, Automobiles, Etc, and
Does All Kinds Of Electrical Work
Corner West Monroe and Square.

This is recognized establishment
where only work of the highest stand
ard is performed, and where only me-
chanics OF acknowledged ability are
employed. In this line Mr.. Howard
renders a superior service and his eff
forts are in demand by the citizens Of
Mexico and surrounding territory,
because Of his reliability and estab-
lished efficiency AT bis shop be
possesses an excellent equipment 10
lathes, drills and tools, and bis facili-
ties are such as TO enable him 70 rep.
der the best OF satisfaction. He re.
pairs anything from Toy pistol TO an
automobile. Sewing Machines, Bi'
cycles, Guns, Revolvers, LOCKS, Um
berellas, Skates sharpened, etc, and
in addition 10 doing all kinds Of re-
pair work, he is practical electrician
and undertakes the fitting OF elecLriC
light plants, electric bells; In fact,any
thing that may be desired In the way
of electrical work. Mr.. Howard hai
been In business IN Mexico for years
He carries a fine line Of new goods
guns and electrical supplies, sporting
goods, etc He is prompt in the exc
cutiOn OF all work, charges raj
prices for his services, and his meth
ods have always been such as TO viii
preference and popularity. He j
among the esteemed citizens and ex
pert mechanics Of this section, AMI
merits the extensive patronag'
secured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
MEXICO CLOTHING COMPANY
Charles Claybrook, Manager Stylish
Up-to-date Clothing and Mems
Furnishings Northeast Corner Of
Court House Square.

This isone of the popular houses In
the city dealing in ready-to-wear
clothing and gentleman's furnishing
goods. Here is shown fine assort-
ment Of stylish up-to-date suits for
men, boys and youths, the latest fash
ion In hats, caps and all the recent
novelties In gentlemen's furnishing
goods OF both foreign and domestic
manufacture. The stock throughout
has been well and carefully selected,
and, while the goods are unexcelled In
the market for quality and neatness
of finish, the prices are such as to cap.
ture the attention OF the public. The
Mexico Clothing Company was estab'
| lished here eight months ago and Is
branch OF the I. G. Stephens Clothing
Company, Of Macon, Mo and is undel
the able management OF Charles Clay
brook, and two clerks are employed
The building is located at the north
east corner of the court house square
and is 22xll0 feet in Dimensions. III
this establishment an EXCEPTIONAL,
large stock is carried. The manager
of the l. @. Stephens Clothing Com
pany at Macon, Mr.. James 2 Kern, II
a wholesale man and has had twenty
five years experience in the clothing
business. They buy for cash at a dis
count for two stores, buy in large
quantities, sell for cash and give theiI
customers the benefits of all trade dis
counts. Those entering into business
relations here may be assured Of just
honorable and fair treatment, thu
best quality of goods, the latest style
and the lowest prices.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
SOUTHERN BANK OF MEXICO.
y. A. Guthrie, President; I. H. Mar
shall, Cashier; Capital Paid in,
$l50,000; Surplus, $4,000 = A
Solid Banking Institution.

This prominent and reliable bank
enjoys the distinction of being
one OF the strongest financial institu-
tions in this part of the State They
transact general banking business,
receive deposits, make collections,
issue foreign and domestic exchange,
negotiate loans, discount acceptable
commercial paper, and favor their
customers when not inconsistant with
prudent principles OF safe and sound
banking. This bank was established
In 1869 as the Mexico Southern Bank
and twenty years later was incorp0-
rated under Its present name with a
capital OF $3.50, 900, and now has sur
plus Of $4,000. II is located on the
east side OF the square, the building
specially erected by the bank for its
own use and is fitted up with every
modern convenience known In bank
ing circles. 1t has had a most sue
cessful career from its inception and
has weathered all the storms of finan.
cial depression without a tremor, and
has never failed to raise its curtains
and open its doors TO the public or
every banking day since it was found
ed. 1t is fully prepared at all timel
to meet its obligations and is as solid
as the "rock OF ages Its aim ha'
always been to aid and assist com
merce, thereby promoting the banks
interest as well as the general pros
perity and has been valuable factol
| Ia the healthy development and pro
gress Of this vicinity. The officers o
the Southern Bank of Mexico and EN-
ployes are pleasant and obliging Il
their intercourse with patrons. Thei
ability as financiers is demonstrated b.
the successful manner in which the.
have conducted the affairs OF tn
bank. Witt such capable and etficien
business men as J. A. Guthrie, tn
President, c. F. Clark, Vice Presi
dent, and 7. ii. Marshall, Cashier, q
Its head, and with ample capital a
command, success Of this bank is no
Surprising.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
WOODBRIDGE 6 PURDY.
Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Toilet
Articles, Fancy Goods, Perfumes
Etc. North Side Public Square
Prescriptions a Specially.

No branch OF business Is more inn
portant TO a community at large than
that of the druggist, and this house is
one Of the most prominent representa-
tives. 1t is always supplied with a
full and complete line Of pure drugs,
chemicals, perfumes, toilet articles
and complete stock Of all the pro-
prietory remedies OF acknowledged
merit and standard reputation. This
drug store is endorsed by leading ply
sicians on account OF the liability and
purity OF its drugs, and scientific
servicein the prescription department,
where the utmost care is taken In COM
pounding medicines Of all kinds. The
laboratory Is supplied With all the
requisite facilities for compromising
the most difficult prescriptions, and
has gained the we'll merited distinc-
tion Of being the leading pharmacy In
this locality. The members OF this
firm are j. W. Woodbridge and OTIS
Purdy. The business was established
in 1882 and came under its present
owership In 1895. The store which is
located on the north side Of the court
house square is 22xll0 feet In size and
| is an ideal drug house In every way.
Messers Woodbridge & Purdy are both
registered pharmacists and they en-
ploy one clerk, and In addition TO
carrying a complete lineof pure drugs,
chemicals, standard patent medicines,
druggist sundries, toilet and fancy
articles, physicians supplies, paints,
| oils, glass and varnish, they make a
Ispecialty Of compromising prescriptions
and and family receipts. Every one
connected with this establishment are
pains. taking and proficient. In con-
clusion the LEDGER wishes them con-
tinued success.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
JOE & VIC BARTH.
Clothing and Gents Furnishings The
Largest Line Of Ready to Wear
Clothing in Mexico-North Side
Square,.

In nearly every city Of any impor-
tance there exists stores which, from
the variety and magnitude Of the
stocks carried, as well as the superior
class Of goods and the low prices they
are known to quote, are made subjects
OF comment and notice such is the case
with this establishment. The line OF
clothing exhibits the best made Gus
tom work, from fine diagonal, clay
worsteds and other suits TO the plain
everyday substantial suits for laborers
and mechanics use and an endless va
riety of shirts of all kinds, hats, caps
and underwear of all weights and sizes;
hosiery, gloves, ties, etc, all marked at
a price that defies competition. AL
good are entirely new In fashion and
purchased from first hands In large
quantities, which enables them to offeI
goods at such low prices. This house
has won for ITSELF legions OF friends
and has gained an eminence in The
world OF trade which is only achieved
| BY strict integrity and honorable deal
ings. This business was established II
Mexico In 1880 the building occupied
is 14x1l0 feet and the first and second
floors are used to display the largesl
line OF clothing in Mexico. An i'm
mense trade is enjoyed by Joe 4 VI,
Barth and four clerks are employed
Clothing is made to your measure b,
1.-THE best tailors when desired and as Il
the ready-toware goods a perfect d
lis guaranteed. This firm own AM
operate a similar establishment a
columbia, No.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
MODEL BAKERY AND
CONFECTIONERY.
paul w. weber. Proprietor.

The business of Mr.. Paul Weber is
one that has prospered materially
with other Mexico institutions, though
at the start his competitions gave him
but six months Year by year he has
Increased bis business and enlarged
his bakery until to-day he has one OF
the best equipped bakeries in thestate
outside the larger cities. This estab-
lishment assists the house In making
the nome happy and beautiful by sup
plying the best bread, cakes, pies and
all other ARTICLES handled by hfst
class bakery Everything coming from
this establishment may be relied upon
az being fine ana fresh. MIR Weber
established this business years ago
aud the SUCCESS he has met with Sluce
then shows him To be business man
uf ability His bakery is equipped
with ali the latest and mcst modern
machinery, which enables him 10 turn
out bread aud sweet go ds Of far sup
erior quality aud Furthermore insur-
ing the utmost cleaniyness IhUse Two
p0nts are the first consideration OF
any housewife, hence his tremendous
success In addition 70 bis bakery Mr..
| Weber cunlucts an extensive ice
cream aud confectionery business.
| Mr. Weber attends closely 10. bush
ness, has pleasant greeting for all
| patrons, and thUruugniy understands
every detail of hts fast increasing
trade He Is popular with all
classes aud the LEDGER takes pleasure
in mentioning him in the New Years
| Number.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
A. q. ARMSTRONG;
Loan and Investment Broker = Arm
strong Block Phone 200

The LEDGER in reviewing the men
and influences that have caused Mex
leo to spring forward into the front
ranks Of cities Of its class IN this State
would be neelecting its duty If 1t fail
ed to make mention of the above
named gentleman. Mr.. Armstrong
has done much to help build up the
town. He Is owner Of considerable
property in and around Mexico, most
OF which is improved and occupied by
handsome and substantial business
and private structures The popular
Planters Hotel that attracts the at
tention Of all visitors TO Mexico Is
owned by Mr.. Armstrong. This hotel
is one OF the cosiest and most conven-
iently equipped hotels in the state,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
MEXICO SAVINGS BANK.
A Prosperous and Reliable Banking
Institution Capital 100000,
Surplus $4,000.

w. W. Fry, President.
w. J. BORIS, Vice-President.
s. NJ. LOCKE, Cashier.
A sound monetary system is the
basis Of all commercial prosperity and
also the foundation Of stability In all
other values. The change from the
wildcat banks uf yearsago to that OF the
present admirable banking system has
been the main factor in raising our
country generally TO its present high
standing In the eyes OF the CONNER
cial world. No better endorsement
can be given a banking institution
than the long and honorable record
made by the Mexico Savings Bank.
This bank was established early In
1869 by some of the prominent citizens
OF Mexico, having paid up capital OF
Sl7, 500. Since its inception its record
has been one Of continual progress,
It's capital now being 500 600, and sur
plus OF $4,000 The officers OF this
bank are W. w Fry, president, W j.
Bntfs, vice. president, and 5 N Locke,
cashier The officers and directors OF
tlilo Dduh QiC itcbCh sbhAOhS ea( .asS.fe
enterprising citizens OF Mexico and
Audrain county, gentlemen who have
done their fun share in the advance
ment Of the Guys interest, and they
are held In high esteem by the COM
munity for their sterling business
methods The bank does a general
banking business, discounting approx
ed commercial paper, making collec-
tons and issuing drafts throughout
the United States, Canada and Europe,
pay interest on time deposits and
Transact legitimate banking business
In all its branches. This bank is 1T
ted up In modern manner and is well
equipped with all necessary conyen-
ieuces and appliances, including IRE.
prof vault, fire and burglar proof
safe with time lock, etc. The officers
and employees Of this bank are men OF
undOubted integrity, prompt and re-
liable, and the LEDGER has no hesi'
dency In recommending the Mexico
Savings Bank to Its readers.
unTvr prUcn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
WILLIAM S. RAGsDALE.
Manufacturer Of and Dealer in Fine
Harness, Saddles, Brides and
Everything Found in First
Glass Shop.

The history OF Mexico, Mo-, and
that Of the establishment of
William S. Ragsdale are identical.
1t was In the year 1858 that the foun-
der OF this business, the father of the
present owner, started this business.
Like Mexico the business has grown
and extended until now the name of
Ragsdale has become asynonym for fine
Harness, Saddles, Brides and, in fact,
everything that pertains TO firstclass
harness shop. The spe sialties OF Mr..
Ragsdale are fine Track Harness and
Kenyucky Spring Seat Saddles. MIR.
Ragsdaie conducts such a harness es-
tablishment as one seldom finds In a
city this size and carries the largest
and most varied assortment OF Har-
nest, Saddles, Brides, Whips, Robes,
Blankets and general horse furnish
ings. Mr.. Ragsdale is one Of the pop
ular business men of Mexico. He is a
thoroughly practical harness man and
employs none but tskillful workmen and
uses none but the best material. There
are many farmers and horsemen In
Audrain county who will use no Other
harness than those made by Mr.. Rags.
dale. The LEDGER takes pleasure In
announcing in its New Years numbel
that this house now stands at the
head in its line, and has made a name
for fair and square dealing that is q
source OF pride TO its proprietor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
JOSEPH D. PRATT.


The enterprise conducted by the
above named gentleman is deserving
of special mention in the LEDeER's
review of the successful business con-
Germs of Mexico, on account OF the
superior excellence OF the work he
turns out, and the high reputation he
enjoys as a workman and as a citizen.
Mr.. Pratt conducts a blacksmith and
horse shoeing shop, paying especial at
tention to fine horse shoeing, atwhich
he is an expert. He Is practical
man at the business, having spent
many years Of his life In this line, and
he takes special care Of all work en-
trusted to him. Mr.. Pratt employs
two men to assist him In handling
his large and ever increasing trade
and In all work turned out from this
establishment Mr.. Pratt guarantees
satisfaction In every case, both as K
the quality OF work and prices. Hs
is popular with ali classes and Is .
pleasant man to do business with.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
MEXICO 0sTEoPATHIC SANTA
RUM.
DR.. z. N. Shoush. Physician in Charge.

All the members OF the human fam
lily are bound together by the law Of
later dependence. The carpenter is
dependent on the farmer and the
farmer on the carpenter, blacksmith,
tailor and shoemaker, while all these
are dependent for advice and treat
ment under the gravest conditions
upon the physician. Like all other
branches OF knowledge that Of the
practice OF medicine bas OF late years
been much improved and perfected.
The old method OF bleeding and de-
plotting the sick, keeping them In the
dark with but little food and less,
water, filing their already weakened
systems with large doses OF calOmel,
antimony and arsenic, have gone for
ever. The birth and development Of
Osteopathy has had much to do to-
wards bringing about the present inn
proved methods. One OF the leading
Osteopaths In Audrain county Is DR..
II. NJ. Sh0ush, Of Mexico. He is an
Osteopath OF learning ami experince,
being a graduate OF the celebrated
School Of Or. A. n. Still, known as the
A merican School Of OsteOpthy and
situated at Kirksville, Mo Doctor
Shoush's practice extends all over Au-
drain county and dgfing his two
years practice in Mexico be has been
more than ordinarily successful DR..
Shoush opened his Sanitarium in
April, OF 1903, and has several rooms
for patients. He treats all diseases,
but makes a speciality Of female dis
isases and In this particular branch
he has been been very successful. At
the Sanitarium, board, lodging and
treatment can be had at a very low
rate. The Sanitarum Is also equipp-
ed to furnish home for women before
and during confinement, where every
convenience Is at hand for their care
and comfort. The treatment OF preR-
nancy by Osteopathy has been found
10 be the most scientific and success
full manner Of treating these cases as
inconvenienced pain and danger are
entirely eliminated His standing in
bis profession is shown by the conf
dence and respect with which be Is
held by his brother practitioners and
general public.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
J. W, HOWELL.
Notary Public, Real Estate, Abstracts
Loans and Insurance Office 0vel
99o Store.

VQt 9toAts
There is no more inviting fields for
real estate operations than Missouri
presents at this time. The many
public improvements in all the bright,
progressive cities in this section, aug
mented by the rapidly increasing pop
ulation in both country and town,
all combine to give real estate invest
ment a stability, with assurance OF
rapidly enhancing values, which would
be bard TO find In any other state,
MIR. j. W. Howell, Of Mexico, NO., 90
cupies a prominent position among
| the real estate dealers OF Audrain
county, and he possesses unusual facu'
lities for buying selling, exchanging
and renting real estate. He collects
rents, pays taxes for non-residents
makes loans, writes fire, life insurance
he represents the Connecticut Mutua
Life, one of the strongest companies
| In the world, and he transacts a gen
eral real estate business. Mr.. Howell
whose office is located over the 99ceni
store, has been engaged In the rea
estate business for the past twenty
three years. He compiled the first Sc
of abstracts in the county, and for L
years was engaged In the abstrac
business. Mr.. Howell is well know
as an honorable and upright bushes
man. He has lands for sale In Au
ldrain and adjoining counties, rangin
in price from s4J TO s65 per acre
Farmers and Others interested In rea
estate should call here and look owe
his list, as he has some genuine BAL
Igains at low prices on easy terms.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
HOPKINS & EDMonDs.
Dealers in Real Estate, Loans and
Insurance Mexico, Mo.

@--~~~~~ ~~--~N -~~--~~t
OProminently engaged In placing be-
fore investors for acquiring desirable
real estate upon favorable basis is
the above named gentlemen. No
better Investment is offered capital to-
day than Audrafn County realty az
at present prices, farm lands will
never be lower and with the rapidly
increasing prosperity OF the town and
county marked appreciation In val
ues will be an inevitable result. List
ed with Hopkins & Edm0nds are
some OF the most desirable farm lands
in Missouri and the unquesti0ned
standing OF the gentlemen begets the
confidence Of their many pa r0ns.
They do a regular real estate business,
loan money, and write insurance To
some Of The best companies, look
after property for nun-reSidents, pay
taxes, collect rentals Property en-
trusted 10 Hopkins 81 Edmonds IS not
allowed to run down. Mr.. Richard p.
Hopkins, OF this firm, has been en-
gagged in the real estate business in
Mexico for the past fourteen years,
and three years ago Mr.. II ii. Ed
monds was admitted as a partner.
| They have lands for sale 10 Audrain
and adjoining counties. They have
listed with them some OF the nnest
farm lands in the state ranging IN
price from s25 TO $50 per acre. some
OF the finest farms IN Missouri Will be
found in this section Of the state
They possess every facility for buying
and selling, aud you VIII make no
mistake IN calling on them or writing
llf sou are thinking Of investing Ia
Missouri land This firm has, farm
lands for sale along the iine Of the
Frisco system in Oklahoma Territory,
Indian Territory ana Texas, and 9TH
er states on this line OF road Cheap
rate lands -ekers' excursion tickets
are sold by all agents On TINS road.
Write or call on Hopkins & Edmonds
| for full Information.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
LEE BROTHERS,
Successors to Hisey & Lee.

The majority Of people can not af-
ford or do not care to keep horse
constantly at their disposal. But
when ever they indulge in the luxury
OF drive or necessity compels them
to procure a turnout from the livery
men, all desire that the rig should be
attractive and capable OF rendering
good service.
The name OF Lee has been counted
with the livery and horse business In
Mexico for the past thirty years and
has always stood for the best in that
line. The present firm OF Lee Bros.
was established last September as
successors to Hisey & Lee, and their
large barns offer TO the traveller,
pleasure seeker or horse owner In their
equipment and service thoroughly
satisfactory Accommodations. This
firm Is always prepared to respond TO
all demandsin livery equipment, sup
plying reliable and stylish road horses
and vehicles for every purpose.
Special attention is given to the
travelling public, there bsing an intel
ligence and reliability in the service
that commands this stable 10 prefer
ence and continued recognition. The
firm Of Lee Bros. keep in their stable
40 head Of we'll groomed and faithful
horses, and a pr0p0rtionate NUMBER OF
buggies, surreys and light vehicles
for business and pleasure purposes.
An established patronage is enjoy ed,
and the stables are representative OF
every facility and convenience known
to the business. Horses are boarded
at reasonable figures, every care aud
attention being gwen them by ex-
perienced attendants. The firm also
have large and extensive barn ON The
Mexico boulevard This stable Is
equipped with forty box stalls and Is
where the firm keep their fancy sad
die and harness horses, a large number
uf which are considered the hand
somest and most stylish In the state.
These horses are soid to horse lovers
In the cities and bring large prices.
The members Of the firm are Geo
Lee and W. ID. Lee, are considered
among the best judges OF horse flesh
in this state and they are able u
pick out the best horses on the market
and prepare them for sale to The city
trade. They always have ON hand a
well selected stock OF both saddle and
harness horses, and at present have In
the neighborhood Of $50 head.
The LEDGER takes pleasure In men
tioning such a prominent and reliable
| firmin its New Years numbers as IL II
convinced that 1t is worthy OF the es
TEEN and respect of the public.