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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
FROM AUXKASSE.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
A~UxvAssE, Mo, March 22.-Farmers
have begun sowing oats.
]. M. Greer, OF Mexico, visited his
Mrs. Hutchinson, Of Hatton, died
very suddenly Saturday morning and
was buried at Pleasant Grove Sun
day.
James Adair is building an addition
TO his house, also building new fences
on his farm he recently bought.
Miss Jennie Holland returned
Thursday from st. Louis.
Miss Sallie Beckley will trim for
Miss Emma Hall this spring.
Mrs. Lavina Hamilton is very low.
The stock sale Saturday was largely
attended. Stock sold low.
Mrs. Ed Buckner, of Jefferson City,
died at that place Sunday night. The
funeral services were conducted here
Tuesday by Rev. E W. Reynolds, Of
Fishery. Burial at the Auxvasse
church.
Florence Thatcher died Sunday Of
consumption, aged 16 years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
WILL GIVE GUARANTEE BOND.
Woodbridge & Purdy Gives Signed
Agreement That Mi-o-na Costs
Nothing Unless it Cures.

Mi-o-na, the remarkable flesh form
ing food and cure for dyspepsia, has
Won immense popularity by the I'M
usual way In which it is sold.
With every 50c box OF Mi-o-na, Wool
bridge & Purdy gives the following
signed guarantee bond, assuring the
purchaser that Mi-o-na costs absolute
ly nothing unless it increases flesh,
cures all stomach troubles and restores
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, March 22--Mr. r.
W. Taylor returned home from Iowa
Thursday.
Mrs. Elmer johnson was the guest
of friends in st. Louis, the latter part
of last week.
Mr.. Ed. Pritchett was a Mexico Wis
itor Saturday.
Miss Pearl Christman is guest OF
friends In Laddonia this week.
Mr.. Bud Wenzel spent Sunday
southeast Of town.
Mr.. Charley Morris and wife, of
Wellsville, spent Sunday here.
Mrs. VIM. Wenzel who has been
quite sick is improving.
Mr.. Harry Crutcher, of st. Louis,
is the guest of J. a. Christman and
family.
Mrs. r. e. johnson has purchased
the property OF L. A. Bird.
Mrs. Oscar Krieger has been in st,
Louis the past week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
A TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle Of the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all irregular Of the
kidneys and bladder In both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom falls to perfect a
cure. DR.. E. w. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, P. o. Boz 500, st. Louis, Mo.
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists. Office, 1881 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Mrs. ]. Ed Buckner Dead

Mrs. ]. Ed Bnckner, aged 3s years,
died at her home In Jefferson City at
IL O'Clock Sunday night, after a
lengthy illness of lung trouble.
Deceased was a most devoted Chris
tian woman aud was born in Galloway
county, living in Auxvasse until
about three years age, when Mr.. Buck
ner was appointed custodian of the
Capitol at Jefferson City.
The remains will be brought to
Auxvasse Tuesday and funeral ser
vices conducted at IL o'clock that day,
interment being made In the old Aux
vase cemetery; deceased was a cousin
of Frank Kelso, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

E1ed Morris and wife are home from
d pIeasant visit to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

JOIN T. Ricketts, is going to build q
coxy home on Woodlawn this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
County Superintendent Is Years.

Horace Mundy, who resigned the
SUPPLEMENTARY Of the county farm
this spring has moved to his farm west
of town and will devote all Of his time
to his private interests Mr.. Mundy
was superintendent of the county
farm for thirteen years and had one
more year to serve On his last appoint
ment, but resigned.
The judges of the county court ac-
cepted the resignation of Mr.. Mundy
with regret, as his management Of the
county property has been most wise.
Mr.. Rutter, who was appointed to
succeed Mr.. Mundy, has taken charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Mrs. Llewellyn, Mr.. and Mrs. Guth-
rle and Mrs. Bird are on the sick
list.
Mrs. Atkins is visiting her parents
in Mexico
Miss Moore, the elocutionist, gave a
recital at Hatton Friday night.
Miss Letha Fry, who has been Wis
lting her grandmother at Hatton, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
RUsH HILL SCHOOL CLOSED.
Exercises Marked End of Most Sue
cessful Year in History of the
School.

The closing and graduating exer
cises Of the Rush Hill High SchooI
were held Friday night, March 18th,
being the climax to a most successful
school year.
1t marked another epoch In the his
tory OF the school, for six more gradu-
ates we're started out to fight the bat.
tie OF life.
The exercises consisted OF recita-
lions, drills, marches, dialogues and
songs, and concluded with the presen-
tation of the diplomas to the graduates
Of the High School.
The most catching features of the
entertainment were ''The Bob Town
SCHOOL, by pupils from Room No. Q,
Miss Hattie Vandeyenter teacher, and
the drill, "The Prince and the Roses
by the pupils Of Room No. 1; the pink,
white, yellow and red dresses, wreaths
Of roses, fairy wings and gilt crowns Of
the little ones, together with the
rymthemitic motions of the drills,
brought down the house 10 outbursts
Of appreciation. The drill reflected
much credit on the participants
trainer and teacher, Miss Margaret
De Laporte, who is one OF the best
primary teachers in this section OF the
State.
The graduating class consisted OF
six students, four boys and two girls
forming an exceptionally strong class.
The work OF the school has been good
and the enrolment the largest and
the attendance the best In recent
years.
The class was n OF the unusual
ones, there being twice as many boys
as girls. The diplomas we're presented
to the class by the principal, Luther
@. Mccall, with a brief address which
was full of good thoughts forcibly
presented. The graduates are:
Monteur Harris Paisley.
Eliza Clara Copman.
Cora Blanche Crawford.
Freddie Feutz.
Thomas Daniel Sipple.
Clyde Elon Casper.
Glass motto: Try, trust, triumph.
Glass colors: Green and white.
Glass flower; Red carnation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
DOE Morris married Here.

Joe Il. Morris, formerly deputy
sheriff at Vandalia, now a contracting
carpenter, and Miss Margaret II. Ken
nedy, Of Fulton, were married at the
Planters hotel in this city at 9:45
O'Clock am. Wednesday by Rev. A. A.
Wallace and left on a noon train for
st. Louis. They will reside In Wanda
liza. The groom is well known in this
city and has many friends here. The
bride is n Of Fulton's most popular
young women and has many friends.
The LEDGER with a host OF other
Mexico friends extends congratulatlon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
M Reasonable Man

imagines that a neglected cold can be
cured in a day. The uncountable air
cells in the lungs are indamed and the
throat is as tender as an open sore. But
time and Aliens Lung Bsalm will
overcome the cold and staye of con-
sumption. The cough will cease and
the lungs will be sounda as new dollar.
All druggists sell Aliens Lung Bal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Guarantee Bond.
WOODBRIDGE & PuRDl

This guarantee bond is plain and
simple and is positively assures you
that when you commence the Mi-o-na
you run absolutely no risk. You sim
ply deposit SOC for a box of this flesh
forming food with Woodbridge s.
Purdy and if after using it you do not
feel that you have been benefited, you
go back to their store and they will
return your money without any ques-
tion or argument.
Begin its use to-day with Wool
drige & Purdy's guarantee to return
the money il Mona does not do all
that IS claimed for IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

me Brick company is going to get
to work at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Former Postmaster at Rush Hill.

Alfred G. Boyd, formerly postmaster
at Rush Hill, Audrain county, died at
the Good Samaritan hospital in st.
Louis Monday at the age Of So years.
Deceased was well known in this city,
having been a member Of the local
order Of odd Fellows. He was a
brother.in-law Of Mrs. Johns, Of this
city. The remains were taken to
Lexington, KY, for interment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

At the last meeting of the Mexico
band, the following officers were elect
ed:
A. ]. Observation-Disclosures
Il. ]. Null-Business manager.
Fred Cordner-Secretary and treas
urer.
A special committee was appointed
to select a room for rehearsal and the
instruments are to be ordered at
once.
The meeting night was changed
from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

In the proper column of the Mexico
Weekly LEDGER will be found the an
nouncement OF James d. Barnett, of
Montgomery county, who is a candi-
date for the Office OF Circuit Judge;
subject to the rules and usages of the
Democratic party,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Harry Cole Returns.

Harry Cole has sold his bowling alley
at Montgomery City to ]. @. White
sides and returned to Mexico to re-
side. He will reopen his Royal bowl
ing alley in south Washington street
Tuesday morning, the place having
been closed temporarily for some
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Death Of Aged Centralian.

Alexander f. Stephens, aged 70
years died at his home In Oentralia
Monday. Deceased had been a resi-
dent Missouri for fifty years and was
wealthy, his estate being estimated at
slO0, 600. The funeral was conducted
Tuesday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
A Favorite Remedy for Babies.

It's pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy a favorite with the mothers
of small children. 1t quickly cures
their coughs and colds and prevents
any danger of pneumonia or other
serious consequences. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears will prevent
the attack. For sale by Buckner s.
Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Big Rainfall Monday Night.

Beginning soon after dark Monday
evening a heavy rain fell during the
night, In all amounting to 1.33 inches.
This rain was welcome as a well-fller
and is said to have done no harm to
farming interests, with the exception
that 1t will delay further planting Of
oats for a few days. Many farmers
have begun to SOW oats
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
FIFTY BUILDINGS PARTLY DE.
h0LIsHED-0NE MAN is
FATALLY INJURED.
DEBRIS FILLS TIE STREETS.
H~ailstonss Large as Hens Eggs Were
Foot Deep After the Tornado
Had Passed-Horses Were
Killed by Frozen
Missiles.

HieeINsvILLE. Mo-, March p. =
Fifty buildings are partly wrecked,
one man is mortaliy wounded and
several others hurt, the town Is In
darkness and the streets strewn with
debris rs the result OF a tornado and
hailstorm which struck this place at
1850 o'clock this afternoon.
The hail on the streets was a foot
deep within five minutes after the
storm came and some OF the stones
were as large as hens eggs. Dozens
OF trees In the town were blown down
and several horses we're killed on the
street.
WIND land HAIL FOLLOWED BY TER
RIFIC DOMINIQUE.
The storm came without warning,
The wind and hail came first and
were followed by a terrific downpour
of rain, which flooded nearly every
cellar in the town.
The storm came from the west, tray
cling eastward. The center of the
storm kept within a narrow path,
only about two blocks Of the business
portion Of this palce being damaged.
Two other towns In this section
in the path of the storm, and
and both are said to be considerably
They are Corder and Alma,
both having populations of 500 or 600.
According to the meager reports
which come here tonight several
houses in both places have been wreck
ed, but the exact extent OF the dam
age is not known.
The grocery store Of J. W. EMILY, in
the business part Of this place, was
wrecked by the storm. John Holzon,
a clerk, was mortally injured and
probably will not live through the
One leg is broken In two places
and he is internally injured.
FIFTY HOUSES UNRCoFED.
1t is estimated that 1000 windows
broken by the force Of the storm.
More Than tifty houses have been I'm
Owing to the fact that the
electric light wires are all down and
the light plant damaged, the town
will be In darkness all OF tonight and
probably to- morrow night. Little
progress can be made in the darkness,
Ind the damage may be greater than
irst supposed. The most careful esti-
nate Of the financial loss is $4,000.
The three-in-one corn planter is
made by Moline Plow Co. and Is the
'esult of combining the best ideas OF
ihe different kinds OF planters they
make into n and making a new and
modern planter. Ferris &
carry these splendid plant
lrR- |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Another Work Train

Another Burlington work train was
sent TO this city the first OF the week
for service on the Burlington cutoff
work. This makes three work trains
and crews headquartered In this city
for this work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

1t is rumored that the Alton will
install the Bloomington accommoda-
ton about April 1st. This train will
leave this city each morning about
8 O'Clock and will be a most popular
train with the travelling public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
,. n. KEW si..:s.i


Thoroughbred Duroc Jersey Hogs and
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens; also
Agent for BABBTT churn for Audrain
County. Correspondence solicited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

he demand for DIR. Shoush has
|stn such that he has abandoned his
bf1nch office at Vandalia for the pres
emf and will endeayor TO answe all
calls in the vicinity Of Mexico. He
lie has practiced here more than two
years witboutthe loss of a patient.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Republicans in Kansas City.

t. j. Clendenin, Jr,, e. B. Keath,
Percy Treloar, Of Mexico; John Cat
son, Of Vandalia; and Mr.. Smith, Of
Laddonia, left Monday at noon for
Kansas City to attend the Republican
convention to select delegates to the
National convention, The convention
will be held Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Our planters have accurate troopers
and are simple in construction, strong
Of frame and light draught. See them.
FERRIS 4 CAUrHoRs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

TIE delegates to the Kansas City
E<1nblican Convention from theNinth
01nsressional District Endorsed Clar-
eoce A. Barnes, Of Mexico, for the
I<o1blican nomination for Attorney
.~[<61eral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Fate Morris says that John McIn-
tyre Is a very promising candidate for
night policeman. John is a hustler,
and generally makes his towline win.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

The roof OF Phillip Shire's barn,
nor<heast OF this city, was blown of
during the severe wind storm Monday
ni1hf. landing on the house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Advertised Letters.

List of lettersremaining in the Pos
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the weel
ending March "a, 1904, which If no
called for In thirty days will be sen
to the dead letter office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in thi
list win please say advertised"
AgneA, Rev w ID Anderson, Roy
Adkins, Mrs Annie Burhop, Helen ID
Bust, Gertie Brown, Bessie
Blspop, BID Baker, Edwin
Clark, hurry Dye, FINS
Douglass, Barry Ellis, Alberto B
Finley, RI Humphrey, Joe
Hays, Morgan ~ Holcom, Lena
Howard, Frank Kombrik, Hinry
LAWYERS, Billie Logan, W II
Meadows, w ] Norton, Tom
Parker, FIN Paris, John
Phillips, Chsrlie Rudasill, JP
Retter, Hans Reynolds, A W
Underwood, Strauther>
Woodson, VIM B Wilson, Mrs J W
Wilburn, Mamie Waterman, Glen
McLush, Robt
WIN NJ. TRELoAR,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

D. N. Houser, L. N. Parker, @. W,
Pierce and j. N. Heff T said to be
the favorites for the "Big Four" Of
Missouri Repulicanism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Examination For R. 2. D. CarrierI

Edgar Taylor and Il. S. Bland, OF
Vandalia, and Roy Wilson,o of Martins
burg, were here Saturday and stood an
examination for the r. +. d. carrier
out OF Xandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Haryland's building at the Worlds
FzIf will be a reproduction Of the
Comnonwealth's structure at the
U1afIeston Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

FROM SOUTH SALT RIVER.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
SOUTH SALT RIVER, March 23.-
Mrs. W. B. Freeman is quite Ill.
Clay Freeman has gone to Kansas
for the summer to work at his trade.
W. w. White, who has been sick for
the past week, is much improved. (
Ben Adams is building an addition
to his home.
Wallace Hodges will leave for Mon
tana, April LIST.
Flowing for oats was begun In earn
est Monday, but was stopped by the
heavy rain and hail storm.
Jas. S. Thomas and S. W. Thomas
had several window lights broken out
of their houses by the heavy hail Mon
day night. Some OF the hail was as
large as small hen eggs.
A. Pfitzer has a fine lot Of young
lambs, The sheep men in general have
had very bad luck In raising their
young lambs. AS a rule they have lost
more than half OF them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Afs. r. A. Holmes, who lives south
1eat Of Mexico, left Monday for Boone
cQQnty, Iowa, where she will visit her
Ih1her, who Is III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
/ large supply of Farm Inn

plements just received. II
you are in need of ANYTHING
10 this line we can interest
you, Please call and look
our line over.
South Side Hardware Store,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
Best Remedy for Constipation.

1.-THE finest remedy for constipation
/ ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets" says Mr.. Eli
Butler, of Frankville, N. Y. 'gThey
act gently and without any unpleas-
ant effect, and leave the bowels in a
perfectly natural condition" Sold by
Buckner & Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Major ID. B. Casteel, representing
the Valley Magazine, of st. Louis, is
writing up the leading industries Of
Mexico and should receive the cordial
support of all our business men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
COUNTY NEWS.
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, March 22.-There are
many sick here-old people have grip
and children the measles.
Iowa men are moving in now every
day and taking possession Of Audrain
County farms. Several new men are
here now looking at farms.
Farmers are busy sowing oats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, March 2l.-Miss Alice
Hume, OF Florida, is the guest OF rela.
tives here.
Prof. Shadwell, OF Long Branch,
made a business trip to Santa Fe
Wednesday.
Rev. B. g. Reavis will preach next
Sunday morning and night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Dillon are visit
ing Mrs. Stuart ear Rush Hill.
The Misses Dull entertained at
"Panic" Saturday night. All enjoyed
themselves.
Sylvester Henderson, wife and little
son were the guests of viii Bishop
and family Sunday.
Sunday School will be reorganized
at the Christian Church next Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Dull returned Satur-
day from a visit with Miss Beemon.
Bob Beam was In town on business
Friday.
Wallace and Walker Quisenberry
are expected home the 2lst Of April.
@. Q. Lucas Is Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Ms. W. L. Hutchinson died Satur-
Inv hight at Hatton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Mrs. II. W. Gleason has returned to
her home In Eagle, Neb., after bring
Ing he remains Of her husband to this
city or burial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24
puroc Jersey sows for Sale.

have thirty improved, thorough
bred Duroc Jersey sows, bred to two
recorded hogs, to farrow In April and
May, which | will sell at farmers
prices; pedigree furnished.
Il. A. Holmes, on the Charley Dean
farm, 5 miles southwest OF Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

$. L. Davis, formerly of Audrain
county, who for several years has re-
sided in Arkansas, writes that he will
visit In Mexico within the course Of a
week or ten days. Mr.. Davis will prob
ably decide to make Audraiu his home
again. ''They all come back
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Vacant residence lots are changing
hands In Mexico very rapidly at an adj
Vance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

George McLinn and Minnie Iron,
both Of Audrain county, have been Ii
ccnsed to marry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Quite a number OF new residences
are to be built in Mexico this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-24

Ms. William Reed, formerly of the
HinGn Hotel In this city, is III in st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-29
FRIENDLY LEAGUE
 COSTUME PARTY

One of the prettiest parties of the season was held in the Friendly league hall last evening. Upon the platform was a large shoe and beside it "The old woman who had so many children sAe didn't know what to do. Toys were scattered all around this shoe. and one small child popped up from behind it and welcomed the many children upon the floor. This was a costume party all tho members being dressed as children. Many carriel dolls, one was pulling around little calf and all were happy to find it was easy ito be child again, just for to- night" Many children's games were enjoyed. Then the group was photo graphed before taking the refresh ments of hot chocolate and cake suita- ble for the children. The evening closed with dancing and the little ones went home late enough to sec the stars in the sky. N4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-29
co. G'S JUBILEE.
Great Preparations Under Way |.
 Surpass All Former Efforts.

When Co G, Second regiment C.. N. c.. undertakes any enterprise, the sanction of the people of Waterbury IS immediate and unanimous That is why so many are so anxiously await ing for the inauguration of the great military carnival and jubilee, sched- uled for the City hall the week or February to 15
 The company is to give away $1,- 500 in prizes, the principal gift being one of $1,OOO, and this alone gives an immediate idea regarding the scope of the affair. The plans of the en- tertainment committee arc practically complete, but for obvious reasons the committee prefers to keep them secret for the present. Co G's splen- did reputation for. providing amuse- ment, however. creates no doubt in the minds of the public as to the gen erosity of the we'll known military organization in the, forthcoming fair.
 If will be replete with novel fea- lures, from first to last, and will do away with several 1stereotyped forms of amusement that have been coanci- dent with the giving of score of To- cal affairs.
 Watch for the announcements i'll re- lation to Go G's surprises and novei- ties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-29
DIED IN PRISON.
Woman Convicted Of Killing Her Hus-
 hand Several Years Ago.

Windsor, Vt, Jan 15.-The warden of the Vermont state prison here an nounces the death of Mrs Isabelle A. Marsh, who was serving life sentence for the murder of her husband, Will liam Marsh. Marsh died at Northheld in 1898 and the evidence showed -Nat arsenic had been administered to him in sufficient quantities to kill three men. William 0. Buzzell, farm hand, and Mrs Marsh were convicted of mur- der and sentenced to be executed, but the sentence as eventually commuted to life imprisonment. 1t developed during the trial that the couple had planned to dispose of Marsh in order that they might marry. The cause of the woman's death was diabetes. Sne was 46 years old.