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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Washington School.

Miss Laura johnson closed a very
successful term Of school at Washing
ton Friday but on account OF the in
clement weather only a few assembled
to enjoy the basket dinner. During
the afternoon an excellent programme
was rendered, after which several
prizes were awarded. May Munsel re.
ceived the first prize for regular at
tendance, which was a beautiful vase
with gold trimmings. Clarence Moody
was second in attendance and was
given a fountain pen. A pretty pearl
handled pen was given to Clara Bing-
ham for the best composition work.
Several books were given as rewards
In spelling. The pupils showed their
appreciation Of the teachers efforts by
presenting her with two elegant
presents. Miss johnson has taught an
eight-months school and has given
satisfaction and proved to be an earn
est and painstaking teacher.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

ing for the next thing. On this oc.
casion they stood for four solid hours
out in the street In front of the pal.
ace waiting, l suppose, for the Presi
dent to make bis appearance on the
balcony. Wife and l, being worn out,
came home and left them waiting,
and so far as / can learn, he never did
make his appearance; but according
to the papers next morning was hay.
ing a good time inside with a few in.
vited guests. Americans would not
tolerate that kind OF treatment; and
yet these Mexicans almost worship
President Diaz. On Friday night the
Mexican Congress assembled, organ
lied and listened to the reading OF
the Presidents message. All the
readers Of the LEDGER may not know
that the form of government in Mex
leo is almost identical with that of our
own; having a legislative, judicial and
executive department similar to ours
in most respects. 1t has been wise in
them | think to copy after our gov
eminent as closely as possible. In the
practical details there are necessarily
some deviations. The time OF office
for the President is unlimited, and
President Diaz has held the office for
five consecutive terms Of four years
each. They have no Vice-P President,
but are now arranging for the estab-
fishing Of that Office. The Republic
is divided into twenty-seven separate
states bearing very much the same
relation TO the national government
that our states do, each having a leg
islative, judicial and executive de-
partment, with governors, Legislators
and judges similar TO ours. While all
this is true, and in name Mexico is a
Republic, yet no man can live here,
even the short time / have, and not
realize the fact that this is more an
Empire than a Republic; that General
Diaz is more at Emperor than a Pres
ident. 1t is. virtually a one man gov
eminent. They go through the form
Of popular elections, and the passage
Of laws, but as far as / AN learn only
such officers are elected and such laws
enacted as the President approves
And in the present state of society
and with such a wise and just mar for
President this may be the best for
these people. He is truly a wonder
full man, and SO long Is be lives and
occupies the Presidential chair there
is little to fear and much to hope for
Mexico. But in my opinion the
crucial test Of Republicanism will
come when another man shall take
the place Of P0rfrio Diaz. II be
should prove TO be a selfish and am
bilious mar | don't want to be living
in Mexico at that time. l suppose
is beginning to dawn upon you
M~issourians. We have spring here
eleven months in the year. The great
advantage Of this is we have no Sping
1gIn nalla Dnu,o L
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
A TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle Of the Texas Won
der Halls Great Discovery, cures al
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis.
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma.
tism and all irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
it will be sent by mail on receipt Of o..
One small bottle is two months treat
nent and seldom fails to perfect a
cure. DIR. E w. Hall, sole msnufac-
turer, P. o. Box 629, st. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists. Onice, 1891 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
TRIES MATRIMONY AGAIN.
Mrs. Laura Atkinson, Formerly Of
Audrain County, Married.

FROM The ST. Louis Star.
Love, courtship, elopement, mar
rage, divorce, have entered into tn,
life drama of Mrs. Laura Atkinson
living at 1898 Eugenia street.
John G. Shaw, giving his address a:
Wilmington, Del and Mrs. Atkinson
secured a marriage license Friday ant
were united in wedlock despite the
fact that some superstitious people
would have chosen another day upor
which to venture upon the uncertain
sea Of matrimony.
However, the bride has the adyan.
tage of a former cruise upon the same
troubled waters.
Her first venture proved a failure, IL
the divorce courts decision is to be
taken as q correct conclusion.
Mrs. Atkinson smilingly approached
the altar with her previous expert.
ment apparently forgotten and look
ing as though the past had been con-
signed to the water OF Lethe.
While young in years, she has met
with more viciSsitudes than ordinarily
falls TO the lot OF one woman.
WEEDS ATKINSON or MEXICO, MO.
A few years ago Clarence NJ. Akin
son, o OF ]. NJ. Atkinson, a promi-
nent and wealthy farmer residing
near Mexico, Mo, came to st. Louis
to attend school.
The young man began boarding at
the home OF Daniel Ryan on Eugenia
street and the winsome ways of Mr..
Ryan's daughter, Miss Laura, soon
captivated the young man and be fell
In love with her. The young lady
~reciprocated, despite the protests of
her parents, and the lovers repaired
to the Grand Avenue Presbyterian
Church and were united in marriage
by Rev. J. +. Cannon, June II, 1893.
The brides parents 0 relented,
and the young couple went to reside
with them.
Shortly afterward young Atkinson
took his bride to visit his parents, and,
as she later alleged, the elder Atkin-
son and his lwife did not approve of
their sons choice OF a helpmeet. Soon
after returning from Audrain county
the young folks separated and the
groom went back to his parents home,
where he remained a few days and
then went to Montana.
The young woman brought suit in
the Audrain Circuit Court against
her husbands parents, alleging they
had alieniated bis affections from her.
The suit was decided adversely to
plaintiff and she soon Joined her hus-
band at Great Falls, Mont.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
MOTHERS
FRIEND

does diminish the pain accompanying
maternity. With its aid mothers can and
do bring healthy, sweet dispositioned
and ideal babies into the world.
Morning sickness, sore breasts and ex-
cruciatiug pains caused by the gradually
expanding organs, are relieved by this
penetrating and relaxing liniment.
Among the manifold aids to childbirth
Mothers Friend has grown In popularity
and gained q prestige among rich women
as we'll as poor; 1t Is found and welcomed
In the mansion as we'll as In the cabin.
Bylessening the mothers agony Of mind
and diminishing pain q beautiful influence
Is wrought upon the child. and instead Of
peevish, i~ll-tempered and sickly forms you
have healthy, laughing humanity, remain
ing a blessing ever to you and Its country.
Al Druggisss sell Mothers Friend at yi.oo.
Write for our ffee Book ssr4otherhooa"
rHE eRADFiElD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

The signed bond gives you Woold.
ridge & Purdy's receipt for the money
and is their agreement to refund it IL
you find that Mi-o-na does not give an
increase in weight and absolute free
dom from stomach troubles.
Look into the faces of the men and
women OF Mexico and see how large a
proportion have grown thin and bag
gard before their time. What these
people need is Mi-o-na, the flesh-form.
ing food, a restorer of health and
strength to the digestive organs.
The guarantee bond that Woold-
ridge & Purdy give you with Ml-o-no,
speaks volumes for the merit of MILO
ma No one can afford to suffer longer
or be thin and weak, now that there
is a chanch like this to get a remedy
that costs nothing unless it restores
health and strength.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
DEPRIVED OF SPEECH BY ROB.
BERs ASSAULT, PATIENT is
INSTRUCTED as A CHILD.
PRESSURE ON BRAIN is REMOVED
Police Now Hope to Get Clew to As
sailants of Martin Thorne Of New
ark Who Cannot Write
Has no Recollections, And
Cannot Talk.

New YORK, April l4.-Although
Martin Thorne is thirty years old, he
is being taught to talk just as a little
child would be. Words OF one syllable
are spoken TO him, and he is made to
repeat them until they come tripping
of his tongue. He Is carefully led from
speaking single words TO putting the
words together into sentences, and IL
Is expected that In a few months he
will be able to talk as well as would be
expected OF a nominal child three or
four years old.
Thorne was assaulted at his home,
two months ago by two men, who
thought to rob him Of several hundred
dollars, which he was believed to have
In the house, but he had paid IL jail out
a few hours before and the robbers
got nothing.
He was taken to the Beth Israel
Hospital In Newark, where 1t was
found that his skull had been fractur-
ed SO badly by a blunt instrument
with which he had been struck that 1t
was found necessary to remove a piece
of bone two inches square which was
pressing upon his brain.
The operation was entirely success
full so far as restoring him to health
was concerned, except that when he
returned to consciousness and ever
since he had lost his power Of speech,
1t was evident that he could think
we'll enough, and he was able to indi-
cate by signs when he was hungry or
thirsty, but when it came to forming
words he vas totally at a loss.
Gradually he came to understand
what vas said to him, but it was only
a few days ago that the patient eff
forts Of the surgeons and nurses who
have been working over him began to
bear fruit. He is now able to speak
the simplest words, however, and yes
terday pleased his teachers by repeat
ing after them a word Of two sylla-
h1oc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
All Russian i Hit

ROME, April b. A Gee Foo dis
patch 10 the Agencia Liberia say
that Admiral Makaroff and the Rus
sian squadron this morning made /;
sortie while the entire squadron Of
the japanese was concealed behind
the Miaokao islands. The Russian,
were attacked and on discovering the
trap, Admiral Makarof retreated.
The Japanese cut off his retreat
and Makaroff was forced to fight
against tremendous odds. The Pc.
t~ropayiovsk was surrounded by Japa-
nese torpedo boats and five torpedoes
struce hex.
All the other Russians ships were
damaged.
Admiral Makaoff and 700 men were
lost.
Mrs. Garrett, Of Quincy, ILL.,, is the
guest Of Mrs. Luckie IN South Jeffer-
son street. She was formerly Miss
Nina Hall, of Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
ODE TO COTTONWOOD SPRINGS
BY THE LEDeER's POETRY EDITOR.

AS | walk through Cottonwood
With trees so bare,
Where once we stood
In the balmy air
There seems a sound
That | fond recollect,
And makes nj feel
Like clinking the cup.
AS | gaze at my feet,
To my surprise, l find
That all the dear flowers
Have just opened their eyes.
Through golden-rod, which stood
Once SO gallant and fair,
Like the proudest daisies
Now lie withered and dead.
The 5eb-o-link looks so sad,
He must be very thinly clad;
Go back to your peace abode,
And stop s~hiyering in the cold.
Far GER the hills
1t can be family heard,
The gay old robin bird
10 his mirthful song, Cheer up! Chce.
up
Now kind reader don't be impatient
And you will find by surprise
To think we will have spring and sun
shine,
Soon as the cloud rolls by.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
GUARANTEE BOND WITH
EVERY PACKAGE,
Woodbridge & Purdy's Way of Sell
ing Mi-o-na, the Flesh-F Forming
Food,

There are not very many things in
Woodbridge s. Purdy's large stock Of
medicines, that they are willing to
have you take out of their store and
say If 1t does not give you satisfaction
you need not pay for it.
In reality it is in this way that they
are selling Mi-o-na, the f~lesh.forming
food and digestion regulator, as you
will see by reading the following bond:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Smallest Man Wnnld We'd

ELDoRA, IA, April l2.-Major Chas,
Cant supposed to be the smallest mar
10 the United states, if not in the
world, wants to get married. He Is
eighteen inches tall and weighs thirty
pounds.
Cant is a good business man and
has accumulated a fortune. He is
thlrty-eight years old,and has notified
Iowa girls that he want one of them.
The Major has steadfastly refused
all bis life to become an object Of cur
iosity for money. He lives in the
townof Fairfield.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Farber Forum For Folk.

Immediately following the first au
thorized announcement from Mr.. Foil
was a candidate for governor, the
Forum made statement that public
sentiment over the State was over.
whelmingly in bis favor, and that pub
lie sentiment is hard TO down. The
substantial progress which Mr.. Folk
has made In his canvass has proven
the statement true. Counties are in.
~strncting for him as fast as elections
are being held. We believe the Demo-
crazy OF this county desire his nomI.
nation, and IL so, he will have the Au-
drain delegation In State convention;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Broke Into His House.

S. lie Quinn, Of Cavendish, Vt, was
robbed OF his customary health by in.
vasion of Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble vas arrested
and now he entirely cured. They're
guaranteed to cure, 25c at Woodbridge
& Purdy's Drug Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

Would not interest you if you're
looking for a guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, OF
Ponder, Mo, writes; 81 suffered with
az ugly sore for a year, but a box Of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's
the best Salve on earth" 25c at
Woodbridge & Purdy's Drug Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
READ THIS.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, December 4, 1901.
DR.. E. W. Hail, st. Louis, Mo.
Dear Sill have used one bottle OF the
Texas Wonder, Halls Great Discoy.
cry, for kidney and bladder trouble. /
weighed l60 pounds when / began us
ing II; to-day | weigh ITO pounds, and
l feel better than / have in twenty
years, and | cheerfully recommend II
to the public. Respectfully,
L. W. SMITH, 2724 Olive st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.

TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Senator Major died at Fayette.
Mrs. T. p. Harrison died at Nc
Creole.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.J. H. Jackson
a son.
W. FL. White vas to plant potatoes
just east OF the city hall.
Gu Dowell and Annie Leeper were
licensed to wed.
Rev. J. W. Owen was pastor at Oil.
vet.
j. W. Squires and Miss Lucy Thorn.
as were wed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Serious Stomach Trouble Cursd

l was troubled with a distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlaln's Stomach and Liver
Tables cured me.-Mrs. t. v.
Williams, ~Laingsburg, Mich. These
tablets are guaranteed to cure every
case OF stomach trouble of this charac-
ter. For sale by Buckner & whitney.
AS a result Of the the feeling that
has grown out Of the killingof a white
pupil Of the Kansas City tKan.) High
School by a negro the mixed school
may be permanently closed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
DObyns & Gibbs we're druggists.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs, J. S. Snidow
a daughter.
II. A. Gass was county school COM
missioner.
w, Fl. KEENAN, was chairman Of the
County Central Committee.
Rev. 7. j. Gooch was Ill.
Born, to DR.. and Mrs. Walker, a
son.
Sam Edwards was in New Orleans.
Charley Wainwright died
Willard Potts sold ice.
r. S. Alextnder was home from
Florida.
Jas. Robinson was with Sells Bros.
DR.. Hickman and Miss Lou Wright
were wed
Hiram Greer sold lumber in VAN
dalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Additional Train For Fulton

A Fulton report says that the Alton
will r%eestablish the "plug" train,
which formerly operated between here
and Roodhouse, and that the service
will be extended TO Fulton, so that IL
will leave that city about 6 a. m. and
connect with a st. Louis train at
Roodhouse, returning to Fulton at
8 a. m,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Seed Corn for Sale.

Good seed corn either yellow or
white. One mile and a half north of
Mexico. AIT J. W. WILSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

II have used Chamberlain S Stomach
ana Liver Tablets with most satIsfac.
Tory results" says Mrs. r. I. Pbelns.
houston Texas. For Indigestion
ol,louSness and constipation these
aolee are most excellent Sold bv
Buckner a Whitney. "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
010d10dRs1q4
rs, 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
John S. Phelps was governor; II. G
Brockmeyer, lieutenant governor; M
K. McGrath, secretary Of State; ]. L
S. Smith, attorney general; T. L. Hol
liday, auditor; L. Gates, treasurer; ]
E. McHenry, register oflands; r. d
Shannon, supt. OF public instruction
Robt. Hooton was a justice Of tn,
peace.
"Weiisville had telephone"
According to the LEDGER Lent ex.
plred Sunday"
Mexico was to shave the lewiston
The Linton District Medical Society
met In Mexico.
The vote for county school com.
missioner a j. Fl. Hill, 423; G. o.
Bowman, 965
Cash Blackburn, OF vandalia, and
Miss Lou Bell, of Louisiana, we're mar
ried.
II. B Seely vas preaching at Brook.
field.
John NJ. Gordon was elected presi.
dent OF the council.
Audrain county was 5000 in debt.
Nov she has money ahead,)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

The st. Louis Court Of Appeals has
affirmed the verdict Of the lower court
in the case Of w. e. Elliot-ys. the G.
& A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
The Fine PercherOn Stallion,


Will stand the present season at my
farm, l "a miles west OF OF Molino, and
10 miles north OF Mexico, at the low
price of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Guarantee Bond.

We hereby agree to refund the
price paid for Mona, II the pur-
chaser tells US that it has not in
creased flesh and given freedom
from stomach troubles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21

Those wishing to investigate osteo
patnY Will find DR.. Traughber at bI,
once Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday.
ana sundays. Examinations are free
a lady In attendance. ONCE across
ne street east Of the post Office. once
hours ! a. m to s p. m. Special hours
oy appointment Telephone 35s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
DR.. TOMLIN Z C
SEASON 100.

The old reliable Specialist, will
at Hotel Ringo, Mexico, MissOur,
Saturday. April 80, one day u
and will return every four wesi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
$500 To Insure a Living Colt,

LECLAIR is by the great imported
Eclair and is n of the best draft
horses in the country. He has fine
style and action and can trot a
four minute gait. Full description
and pedigree will be shown to parties
interested.
Also at the same place and at the same
terms fhe fine IarL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
TERMS:

Robert Rysdyk, alba. too wen known in this STATE n
need any eulogistc comments. VIII make this season at sIs to
insure IN foal Aalaoar 0lssSD at $40. Denmark Chief at slo.
Kruger at q. WV"
Mares kept at q per month, but will not be responsible
Tor accident l retain lien on al foals OF the horses and ,acs
mere advertised as provided for in Sections 1881 and lss Of
the laws oil Missouri, as found in Session Act Of 1901 on page sr
"A. Fl. MEYER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
RIIGER

Is a black jack, l5l hands high, with good
body, and is a good breeder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
DENMARK CHIEF

DElNlVlAF\A N1IEF
No. 23s, N. S. H. R.
Is a beautiful black, IS hands high. goes all
the saddle gaits. He was sired by Mark Diamond
t4s). Dam Lady Carlos by Dan Carlos. Second
dam Fannie Denmark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
MALABAR

No. 1881.
This excellent Percheron stallion was imported
from France by J.. F. Smith, OF Auburn, ILL.,, and
has proven himself to be an extra good breeder.
He is black in color with short legs and weighs in
good flesh 1000 pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
S1.O0 10 Insure a Living Colt
FONSO III.

Also at the same barn will be found
the line young jack, Fonso End. Fun.
50 End was bred by I. s. Outright, OF
Paris, Nc. Fonso 2 is a coal black
Jack with mealy points Is hands high
and 8 years old. He has large, heavy
bone and body, fine head and ear and
a quiet disposition. Fonso Ind was
sired by Fonsica and by Toreno, an
Imported Spanish Jack, owned by
by Crow, Reed Sc Company. This was
one OF the best jacks in the county.
Fonso's End dam was sired by Jum-
90; ne was also an Imported Jack; End
lam was by Royal Duke; 3rd dam by
Brigham Young; 4th dam by Old
Malta. This is q Of the very best
mule Jacks In the State,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Abe LarimOre.

This jack is too well known to re-
quire a printed description and pedi-
gree here. He is one OF the best in
diyiduals in this or any other county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-04-21
Serve Mares at SIT Insure Living Colt.

Money due when fact Is a~scertained
or mare parted with or removed from
the neighb0rhood. In all cases colt
stands good for season. Do not insure
In second hands.
Pasturage at $3.50 per month for
mares from distance.
w VIZ InuNCAN
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-08
No Moro Suffering.

To lift that load off the stomach
take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, 1t di-
gests what you eat. sour stomach,
belching. gas on stomach and all
disorders of the stomach that are
cureable, are instantly reli we'd and
permanently cured by the use Of
KodaI Dyspepsia Cure. S. P.
Storrs. dsuggest at 297 Main
sire ct, New Britain, Conn, says:
"Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is giving
such universal satisfaction and is so
surely becoming the positive relief
and subsequent cure for thi distress
ing ailment, | feel that | am always
sure to satisfy and crafty my Gus
4omers by recommending it to them.
I write this to show how well the
remedy is spoken of here. > Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure was discovered after
years of scientific experiments and
will postivelp cure all stomach
troubles. Sold by Fox Bros.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-08
Character and Independence.

Every self respecting woman holds
herself in proper esteem and believes
that she is an independent entity, with
rights and privileges which others are
bound to recognize. She conducts her.
self as if she was force and factor
in life and occupies a prominent place
in the world This self respect is es-
sential to the success of all. 1t is only
when carried to the extent of making
one unduly conceited that it should be
frowned upon. We like to see self
respecting man or woman going
through life as II every action was
ordered by clear, intelligent mind or
some particular purpose. If the person
did not show this power of self i'm
pOrtance and assurance nobody else
would show respect or esteem.-House-
hold Ledger
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-12-08
Wanted.


We would like to ask, throught
the columns of your paper, if there is
any person who has used Green's
August Flower for the cure of Indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver
troubles that has not been cured
and we also mean their results, such
I as sour stomach, fermentation OF
I food, ha bitual costiveness. nervou
dyspepsia. headaches, respondent
feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
GUN tries, and we wish to correspond
with you and send you one of our
books free of cost. 1t you never
tried August Flower, try a 70 cent
bottle first. We have never known
of it's failing. If SO, something more
serious is the matter with you. The
25 cent size has just been introduced
this year. Regular size 70 cents. At
Frost & Spies. G.. G.. Green,
Woodbury., N. Y