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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
FIRE SWEEPS AWAY
SYEELVILLE STORES.
THIRTY-Tw0 OF THE TOWNS
FORTY BUSINESS HOUSES
IN ASHES.
ESTIMATED LOSS Is 100000.
No One Is Injured in Confagration
Which Rages for More Than
Six Hours Second
Calamity Of Six
Years.

STEELvILLE, Mo-, May H. The en-.
tire business portion Of the city was
swept by fire at an early. hour this
evening Out OF forty business houses
only eight escaped the configratlon.
The loss cannot be computed, as at
this hour the lire is still burning, but
thought to be under control.
The city Is blaclSened mass OF
ruins and tons Of goods line the streets
in every direction for blocks. Stocks
are mixed, and with temporary head
quarters which cannot be had until
buildings are erected, merchants can
not hope to resume business for sever
al days
Out Of a total loss OF possibly $780,
900 there is less than $4,000 insur-
ance. This is a second loss the town
has sustained in the last six years, 1t
was almost wiped off the earth by a
disastrous food In 1898, The origin of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

TIE I|enocrats Of Mexico have no
bitter i6elingn In reference to the
county 1nninees, or, for that matter,
the State nominees. The Farber Fo-
rum should be more explicit when 1t
reflects On The feeling" among Dem
oorala of Mexico. We refer to the
following from the Forum of this
week: r1'he Forum is glad the county
PRIMARY i over. There has been some
bitter feallng engendered that we re-
g1et reff much. This feeling has been
mz<z Intense, however, at Mexico, and
ezz lIet BEEN shared in so much by the
peaz!e ezer the country. 1t Is now
tine % I,ary the sword, hilt and han
die. and Ies harmony prevail"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

kept clean and the absence Of hitchiDg
racks around the public square. The
city has a prosperous look and the
stores, modern in architecture, and up
to-date In stocks show a wide-awake,
progressive people. Its street are we'll
lighted, electrically. The city has
several flrst-class hotels. The court
house is the only building that shows
a contrast to the other modern struc-
lures, and we are In favor OF new
one, up-to-date in every particular and
suitable for the needs OF the splendid
county OF Audrain. The people OF
Mexico are friendly and everyone,
though stranger, feels at home in
the city. Its newspapers are furnish
ed with best equipmentand its columns
are ably edited. In fact, Mexico is
splendid little city and we are proud
of our county seat"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
The PASSING on
JAMES A. REED
KANSAS CITYIAN NO LONGER A
CANDIDATE IN GUBEREA-
T0RIAL RACE.
is URGED FOR DELEGAYE-AY-LARGE
1T is Now Manifest That I am Beat
en-" he Says in His Formal
Statement Releases His
Friends From All
Obligations.

KANSAS Cry, May LEX, Mayor
James A. Reed this evening announc-
ed his retirement frUm the race for
Governor, issuing the following for
NAL statement:
at is now manifest that l
am defeated. Under the cir
cumstances, to prolong the
contest would be without
substantial results, I shall not,
therefore, submit my name
in any more counties.
II sincerely thank my
friends for their earnest sup
port and at the same time
fully release them from all
obligations to myself, either
expressed or implied. 1t is
needless to add that, as in the
past, I shall Loyalty support
the nominees Of the Demo-
cratic Convention"
Mr.. Reed purposely delayed issuing
this formal announcement until the
eve before Mr.. Folk is to speak in this
city.
II thought | would do what ] could
to make bis convention hall meeting
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
LEADER OF THE APACHEs. ONCE
TERROR OF THE PLAINS, A
PART0FINDIA EXHIBIT.
He FIGHTS" FIREWATER NOW.
Constructively Prisoner, He is Al.
lowed Partial Freedom Under
Close Watch-A Guarded
Guest at the
Fair.

ST. LOUIS, May ll.-Geronimo, the
famous A Apache chief who has been
constructively prisoner OF the United
States government for more than a
quarter of century, accompanied by
ten Apache braves and squaws and
two families OF Comanches, arrived
10 st. Louis at lI:30 O'Clock Wednes-
day morning and at once proceeded to
the Worlds Fair, where they pitched
their tepees near bhe Indian school
building.
Recently Geronimo has been sta
toned at Fort Sill, !. T. Following
bis capture in the early seventies, he
was held a prisoner at Jacksonville,
Fla, for a number Of years,
While Two guards are constantly
with him, Geronimo is never incar-
cerated, and he is free TO roam at will
50 long as he keeps on the reserva-
tion.
lie Is a great lover OF shot tea,'' as
be calls whisky and at the Omaha Ex-
position TOO much strong drink sent
him Oh the rampage with score Of
other Indian warriors.
Indian Commissioner W. A. Jones
wired to st. Louis Tuesday morning,
instructing his agents to take Geron-
imo and his men to the Indian School
building.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Disastrous Wrsoks.

Carelessness is responsible for many
a railway wreck and the same causes
are making human wrecks OF sufferers
from Throat and Lung troubles. But
since the advent of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, even the worst cases can be
cured, and hopeless resignation is no
longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg, Of
Dorchester, Mass, is one Of many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery. This great remedy
is guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
diseases by Woodbridge & Purdy Drug
gists. Price SOC, and s1.00. Trial
bottles free.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

thorough-that shall be thorough II
have to conduct 1t myself"
For few moments the crowd cheer
ed and waved hats and handkerchiefs.
Mr.. Folk ended his speech with a
plea to the Republicans who love their
State and the honor of their govern
ment above party politics to come into
the Democratic party and help to
make the boodlers bolt.
For half hour after he concluded
and the meeting ended, Mr.. Folk
stood upon the platform shaking
hands with his admirers,
He said to press representative In
regard to Mr.. Reeds Withdrawals;
"Mr. Reeds withdrawal will not
make me stop working. l shall con-
tinue my campaign as II he were still
in the race. !"
Beyond this Mr.. Folk would say
nothing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
TIE NEW ALTON
BURLINGTON DEPOT
Work Will Likely Start Soon on a
Two-story Handsome Brick
Edifce.

Albert Newton, engineer of the Bur.
lington cutoff, together with Super.
intendent Miller, was in Mexico this
week in Mr.. Miller's private car. A
part Of the track has been laid and is
in good shape, Mr.. Miller's car going
over a portion OF it at the rate of fifty
miles an hour. The plans for the new
depot have been accepted and work
will likely start within the next few
days. 1t will be an up-to-date two
story brick structure, and promises tC
be quite an ornament to the city. II
is likely that the second story will be
occupied by the division Offices.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Queen" Goes to Mexico.

A half interest in Queen" the big-
gest mule in the world, was sold Tues
day to Alfred Barnes, of Mexico, for
$500 by her owners, M. B. Murry and
Dunn brothers of northwest Galloway.
Mr.. Barnes made a straigh-out offer
OF 81, 200 for the mule, but her owners
were reluctant to part with her, and
finally they agreed to sell a half in
terest In her.
'Queen" will be taken to Mexico
where she will be placed on exhibit
ion, and later she will be shown at
other places. Her owners think of
exhibiting her at the st. Louis Worlds
Fair, though they have not fully made
up their minds to do SO, owing to the
excessive fee charged by the fair COM
pany.
"Queen" went through the winter
splendidly and now weighs 2,200
pounds. She has been fed for year,
and unlike most mules that are fed
for a long time without working, she
is holding her own and is perfectly
sound. The Messrs. Dunn, who have
had years Of experience in feedin g
mules, say she is the only long-eared
animal they ever saw that could stand
up under years feeding Fulton
Qnn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
FOLK PROMISES
TO FLAY LOBBY
DECLARES, IF HE is GOVERNOR,
FIRST LEGISLATOR ACCEPT
ING PASS WILL BE
INDICTED.
TAKE POLICE OUT OF POLITICS
Circuit Attorney Says He Will Con
tinue the Campaign as if His OPP
ponents Had Not Withdrawn.

"The first legislator WIN acc. pts
a railroad pass" said Mr.. Folk,
twill find an indictment awaiting
him. | consider the railroad
pass the worst from Of brib ry,
and IL must 20. Once riding IN
railroad pass, the soul Of the
legislator is the lobbyists
81 would give the corporations
their rights under the law, but
nothing more. l promise you that
II am elected Governor l will
drive the lobby out of Jefferson
City.
81 pr pose, continued Mr.. Folk,
ito take the police out of politics.
propose to stop, II l am elected
Governor, this Indian business
in St. Louis and Kansas City. The
police shall be taken out OF politics
and the voter, be he OF what party
he may, shall vote as he chooses
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

spring. Something to brace the nerves,
invigorate the brain, and cleanse the
blood. That Peruna will do this is be-
yond all question. Everyone who has
tried 1t has had the same experience as
Mrs. D. W. Tmberlake, Of Lynchburg,
Va, who, in recent letter, made use of
the following words: ~ always take q
dose Of Peruna after business hours, as
tits great thing for the nerves. There
is no better spring tonic, and have
used about all Of them."-Mrs. D. w.
Timberlake.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
CONsTABLEs NOMINATED.
Selections at Democratic Primary
Saturday, May 7.

At the Democratic county primary
last week the following constables
were nominated, the first named In
zach case being the nominee.
In Loutre township Squire Kimlei
was nominated for Justice Of the
Peace to fill vacancy.
Loutre-T. Q. Hicks, 23i.
Linn-L. o. Paisley, IS; L. ID. Uzzle,
SO.
Prairie-J. S. Dalton, 298.
Cuivre--J. w. Reiney, 496.
Wilson-G. G.. Wilson, 392.
Saling-F. II. Crosswhite. 81; II. L.
Krlppendorf, AZ; Newt Mahan, IL; E.
L. German, Al; O. II. Brooks, 13; B. II
Todd, l. There we're no names on the
ticket in this township.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

a memorable one,n said Mr.. Reed,
discussing Mr.. Folk tonight.
Great preparations had been made
for tomorrow nights Folk meeting
and a crowd OF 10000 was expected.
Now that the Reed men have got their
exeat they will all turn ut to hear
the first speech Mr.. Folk is to make
after his nomination.
"If have done nothing else | have
nominated Mr. Folk" said Mr.. Reed,
as he handed over the statement of
his withdrawal.
Mr.. Reed refused to discuss politics
at length. "See Jacques" he said mer-
rily. 81 am just getting from under
the heaviest load man ever carried
10 this State and want to straIghten
up Bit"
Jacques Maryey, the former mayors
political secretary, had little more to
say than Mr.. Reed.
ut is all in the statement" said
Mr.. Harvey. "Mr. Reed is conscious
that he cannot be nominated, and be
10 anyinns tn save the tickat from
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Herhine

VIII overcome indigestion and dys-
pepsia; regulate the bowels and cure
liver and kidney complaints. 1t is the
best blood enricher and invigorator In
the world. 1t Is purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless, and should you be a
sufferer from disease, you will use 1t IL
you are wise.
r. N. Andrews, Editor and Mgr.
Cocoa and Rockledge News, Cocoa,
Fla, writes: II have used your Her
bine in my family, and find it a most
excellent medicine. Its effects upon
myself have been a marked benefit. /
recommend 1t unhesitatinely. Sold
by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering 1t through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable physicians
as the damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them. Halle
Catarrh cure. manufactured BY F, j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o, contains no mercury, and Is
taken internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls catarrh cure be sure you get the genuine
tits taken internally, and made in Toledo, o.
by Cheney q 90. Testimonials tree,
Sold by Druggists. Price 75o per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
A Positive Necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for IA
days from a severely bruised leg, l
only found relief when / used a bottle
of Ballard's Snow Liniment. l can
cheerfully recommend 1t as the best
medicine for bruises ever sent to the
afflicted. 1t has now become a positive
necessity upon myself. D. r. Byrnes,
Merchant, Doversville, Texas. 25c, SOC,
si.00. Sold by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Tim 81. Louis Republic says:
ROBERT M. White, of the Mexico,
Azzlfsin @Dunty, Missouri, LEDGER is
beIHg bt4ned by his friends for State
co1amitf6eman from the Ninth Dis
tfIe1 ne has been one of the chief
friends q Circuit Attorney Folk in
bis canvass for Governor, and the
delegates from Audrain County are
said 70 Be very friendly to him. He
has Doan me corresponding secretary
of 1bc Missouri Press Association for
many years. and has an acquaintance
thai ii *1afe wide.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Cant. Frank Burnett Dead.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, May 12- Captain
Frank Burnett, one OF the best known
residents and river men Of this city,
died at his home on Third street last
night, aged 10 years. He leaves a
wife and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Buell.. Capt. Burnett was supervising
inspector Of steam vessels for the gov.
erment under Presidents Grant and
Harrison. For the past. eight years
be has been captain and chief owner
OF the ferry boat New Pike. The
funeral will be held at the residence al
2 O'Clock Friday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Mrs. w M Sam Dead.

Mrs. Elizabeth Fl. Sapp, wife of Rev.
W. Nj. Sapp, formerly of this, aged 81
years, I months and 3 days, died at 5
O'Clock a. m. Thursday, May II, in
Hamilton, Mo. Funeral services were
held at the Methodist Episcopal
church in Hamilton, Mo-, Friday at
9;45 a. m, conducted by DR.. W. f.
Clayton, pastor at Savannah. Inter
ment was made at Brookfeld, Mo.
The many friends Of the family in
this city regret to learn Of Mrs. Sapp's
death.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Catarrh IN sprins.

The spring Ia the best time 10 treat
catarrh. Nature renews herself every
spring. The system Is rejuvcnated by
spring weather. This renders medi-
cines more effective. A short course OF
Peruna, assisted by the balmy afr Of
spring, viii cure old, stubborn cases Of
catarrh that have resisted treatment for
years. Everybody should have 3 copy
Of DR.. Hartman's latest book on catarrh.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Coz
lumbus, Ohio,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Pnneral of Mrs. Hook.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. w. ii. Hook were conducted
from the late residence Monday after
noon by Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer at
3 O'Clock. The pail bearers were:
W. ]. Mason.
S. M. Gilbert.
P. w. Harding.
J. r. Luckle.
b. L. Locke.
L. G.. Smith.
Marriage license has been issued to
Albert Burgess and Maude Blybon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Robins Killed; Woman Fined.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 1l.--Mrs. Anna
B. Ganter, wealthy widow, was fined
$40 and costs to-day for causing the
killing Of two robins on her premises.
She employed small boy to shoot the
birds, saying she did not want the
dirty things about the place.
Neighbors complained and the game
warden caused the prosecution.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Rev. @. @. Hin, Of Roswell, New
Mexico, is In this city the guest of his
father-ln-law, Mr.. Eph Hughes Mr..
Hill has entirely recovered his health,
and has just closed a most successful
meeting In bis home town. He Is en-
route TO the Worlds Fair, also to at
tend the grand encampment OF Odd
Fellows.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
salvation Army in Marshall,

: MARSHALL, Mo-, May 13.-The
Salvation Army has secured a hall
here and begin services tomorrow
night, In charge of Captain @. +.
Robinson and wife, and Cadet Drake.
Captain Elgin. st. Louis, will assist
Saturday and Sunday, Services every
night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
A Runaway Bicycle.

terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of ]. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for foul
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salvt
cured. It's just as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c,
at Woodbridge & Purdy's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
How TO Get Strong Nerves.

First, repair the injury already done
30 your nerves. The way to do this is TO
do exactly as did Mr.. Hal. p. Denton,
Chief Department Publicity and Promo
ton of National Export Exposition.
He writes: "Toward the latter part
OF August 1 found myself in very
much rundown condition. My family
physician said 1 had nervous prostra-
ton and recommended a sea voyage.
gradually grew worse. A kind friend
whom / had known in Ohio recon-
mended Peruna. Though skeptical,
flually yielded to his advice, After
using one bottle was much improved
and with the fifth bottle came complete
recovery. ! am in perfect health today
and owe everything to Peruna."-Hal.
y. Denton.
a SDrlu6 Tonic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

'fIf i4zir stained glass windows In
The HezIean building at the Worlds
Eai< Nexn made Ia Mexico. Three re-
pIzs1EI tktec scenes One shows the
AacfI| |f4 pf human victim by an
Axtee r<est. A stained glass portrait
q ffosI|fnt Diaz is set 10 a frame on
t|3e tl<tI>ern wall and is shown by an
eIeetf|c {|kht behind the glass
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

The livery latest" In gloves have no
bottons--merely a clasp to hold them
in at the wrlst-and are finished with
fold back cuffs, which display Innings
Of pink, green, mauve or black suede
kid, as the fancy dictates. These
come in white kid, and are really
beautiful.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

THE HertIngsburg, Mo, enterprise
cilz0<iail says: "The editor made a
TRIP % de county seat Saturday and
uzz 41r1e4bly surprised at the splendid
cll|E o. Mexico. The first impression
d zxran<ef gets is the large number OF
buSIoe15 Houses, substantially built Of
bfItk aud stone. The paved streets
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

JOHN NJ. MILLION, president Of
Hardin (0llege, is a delegate to the
Seaa<olisI Convention at Troy, Mo-
W4ile Ffesident Million is not a
politicians he takes an interest In
political eifairs, and sets a splendid
exa1nple ID substantial business men
aIone thls line.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

<|ble the city council should
<|ot 81 tez Hardin Park. 1t isa valu-
lnI1 1e* of property and should not
y ne< 1cted. It'll now little better
In&p 1oblic pasture for the town
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

H4r Epltou Sun cditorially says:
" "411E|f71a County Democrats Is con
qen<jod fast Monday indorsed Col R
A #nl<e OF the Mexico Ledger as
StS1t oqnmltteman fiom the Ninth
cooG oG<1<I1nal district. Col. White
would 6Iake, II selected, a valuable
i16lI|4cI 81 the. State committee
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Centralia Fair Angust 80.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, May bat a
recent meeting of the directors of the
Centralia Fair Association the date OF
the next annual meeting was fixed to
begin August 80 and continue for four
i ldavS
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Whitson.Kidd

A. G. Whitson and Miss Anna Kidd,
both Of this city, were married at the
home Of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
Sophia Kidd, at 2 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon by Rev. John Anderson.
The groom is promising young at
torney and the bride is a most excell-
ent young woman. They are spending
their honeymoon at the Worlds
Fair
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Miss Florence kirkpatrick is home
from Hannibal where she has been
teaching school. She is a most sue
cessful teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Miss Helen Whitman, 30sH Grand
Ave-, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
"There is nothing like Peruna for
that tired feeling, which gives you no
ambition for work orplay. After pro-
longed illness, about a year ago / felt
unable to regain my health, but four
bottles OF Peruna made wonderful
change and restored me to perfect health.
AS long as you keep your blood In a
good condition you are all right, and
Peruna seems TO fill the veins with pure,
healthful blood. thoroughly endorse
it."-Miss Helen Whitman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
Child Lost and Found.

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl wan
dered into the home Of John Lane
Thursday morning and was taken
care Of until in the afternoon, when
she was claimed by Mr.. Roddy, a
Burlington employe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
HOW TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN ESCAPED
SPRING CATARRH BY USE OF PE-RU-NA.
Nothing Robs One of Strength Like Spring
Catarrh---Spring Fever is Spring Catarrh

Mrs. Leone Doehan, I'm letter from the Commercial Hotel
Minneapolis, Mimi. writess
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gantlemen For months my physician experimented
with trying hard cold which settled in stomach,
causing and catarh. then made up my mind
he simply unable 70 help and reading Of the
atterng testimonials the such
thought would try 1t.
at weeks before could without unpleasant
effects but have well for six months and give all
the credit to Peruna. Mrs. Leone Doiehan.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

rfxa number who have dragged
. the fQaIs find that it is great i'm
p<Q}a1Ie1t. 1t does not cost much
lila 1tI Results right away.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Parker receives instruction from
Indiana Democrats, and the vote Of
the state will be cast for him in the
National Convention,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Frank Parker is home from a most
enjoyable fishing trip In Camden
county. Frank got good sunburn,
II nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Miss Loretta Brown,of Martlnsburg,
a beautiful and accomplished young
lady, is the guest Of Miss Mary Quin-
Ian, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

A called meeting Of the Missouri
Presbytery was held in Mexico Thurs
day, May II. At this meeting Rev.
Luther Byrns was ordained a minister
OF the Presbyterian Church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Holly Witherspoon and child
rem, of Kentucky, are the guests of
Mrs. Whitherspoon's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Atchison, on West Monroe
street,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Clayton, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. @. r.
Lupton, who has been seriously III OF
pneumonia, is thought to be some
better.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

Lewis Barth is home from New
York City on a visit. Lewis likes
New York and is with one OF the
strongest firms of that city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

The delegate to the State Conven-
tion at Jefferson City from Sailing
Township is Samuel Hanna; alternate
Squire Harris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19
A Large, Old Gourd

Miss Maggie McMannaway, of near
Columbia, has gourd which she be-
lieves is the largest and Oldest in the
State. 1t is forty-three inches long,
and is 2s years old. "Any one owning
a larger gourd viii please report
bringing the gourd," says the Colum-
bia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-05-19

B. II. Middleton bought at trustees
sale on Friday, May l3, the Conrad
Sannebeck property In southwest Mex
leo; price paid $3.50.