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The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-15

Best of wines liquors and cigars at the Totem.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-15

The ladies find the latest and best at Harrisons'.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-06-15

Heavyweight ulsters at Cayson & Co.'s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
JOSEPH A. GLANDoN.
In Recommending His re-Appoint-
ment as Clerk of the Course at
State Fair, he is Paid a
High Compliment.

In recommending the re.appoint-
ment Of Joseph A. Glandon, of this
city, as clerk of the course for the
State Fair, to the State Fair Board,
Secretary j. r. Rippey paid Mr. CLAN
don's past services a high compliment.
The report reads:
"Tne appointment Of clerk OF the
course capable of taking charge of
all the clerical work OF speed events,
earnest and prompt in the discharge
Of his duties, was an essential relief TO
the secretary's Office, and resulted ia
highly satisfactory service to exhibit
tors and to the board of directors
Mr.. Glandon, as seer tary Of the old
Mexico fairs and racemeetings, estab-
lished an envia0le reputation for eff.
cheney and obliging manners, and the
knowledge thus gained is Of vast ben
lift to Mr.. Glandon in so ably filling
his position under Mr.. Rippey,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
JUDGE $. 3. KENDALL.
Writes Interestingly of His Boyhood
Home in Jersey County,
Illinois.


In the animal postal reunion num-
Der of the Jerseyville I'll J Repablican,
Judge S. Il. Kendall bas this TO say Of
his boyhood days In that vicinity:
~ was asked to write an article for
publication in your reunion number,
and l will give you a write-up Of Little
Jersey, as / remember 1t.
liam glad that such a thing as an
annual reunion has taken definite
shape, as it revives pleasant memories
OF our boYhood days, and also oi many
Of our friends who have passed away.
In response to the wish Of my friends
/ will gladly contribute what my
memory shall dictate, after the long
lapse OF years that have come and
gone. At this time will only write
about those who lived in the vicinity
OF Delhi Among the early settlers
we're my uncle, r. L. Curton, who
built the old hotel building that stands
as q monument TO his memory. 1t
was he who kept the stage stand,
where the horses were changed as the
mail aud passengers were transported
by the old-fashioned stage coach,
Just north is where my father, S. 7.
Kendall, first settled. / am glad 10
say be was held In high esteem by the
people of Jersey, who elected him To
represent the county in the Legisa-
ture in lS48.
'Uur people at this early date lived
what would be called plain lives;
paid little or no attention TO the friv-
olcus fashions that prevail to-day,
they were contented and happy.
"Now l will disgress little to tell of
some Of the boys When the war
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

FORMER Prosecuting Attorney T. r.
Jesse, Of Audrain county, will be a
candidate for Circurt Judge and will
have the hearty and cordial endorse
ment OF his home delegation. Mr..
Jesse is one OF MissourI's most sub
stantial, careful, conservative lawyers
OF recognized integrity. 1t Is report
ed that the only opposition Mr.. Jesse
will have comes from Montgomery
county, where 1t is said the present
Judge, Houston Johnson, Claude Ball
and Mr.. Cook will be candidates. The
district Is composed of Audrain, War
rem, Montgomery, Lincoln and st.
Charles counties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

broke out with Mexico and call was
made for volunteers many OF the young
men Of our neighborhood enlisted, and
happy to say all returned home.
"The first school that / remember
Of In Delhi was taught by man by
the name Of Taylor, and later Mr..
William Tryon taught for several
years.
''In my reyerle, as my mind reverts
back through the long flight Of years
/ can see the bright faces OF myschool
mates and hear the joyous shouts Of
laughter as they romp over the old
play grounds. But, sad TO say, it is
only dream, as many Of them have
gone to join their Father in the great
beyond.
"In conclusion, | want TO tell all
my old friends that | am we'll That
/ have raised family of six boys and
two girls, all grown and respected by
our people. Ihaye my ups and downs,
incident TO life, but | am proud to say
that have been honored by the peo-
pie with whom | have cast my lot, as
they have elected me twice TO the
honorable office Of County Court JUS
tice, and now hold the office OF Re-
corder of Deeds. Would be glad to re-
ceive letter from any of my old
friends.
''Hoping that you may make sue
cess of your reunion NUMBER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
ARRESTED NAVY DEsERTER.
Thomas Flannery, Deserter, Arrested
in This City by Officer Sims
Friday Night.

On information furnished by Chief
of Police Kicly, of st Louis, Officer
JEFF Sims Friday night arrested
Thomas Flannery, navy deserter, al
the City II9tel 10 this city.
Flanagan has been working with
the "steei gang on the Burlington
cutoff, east OF this city, for the last
week and has been around Mexico
Mo, most Of the past summer,
working in The capacity Of a laborer.
Flannery has been stopping at the
CITY Hotel under The name OF John
Thomas aud al the time Of his arrest
positively denied his identity. After
wards he admitted that he was the
mM wanted, and at the hold-over
Saturday mori.ing talked freely T., a
representative II he LEDGER
Flannery takes his arrest philo o.
phically lie lays The blame Of his
apprehension to the betrayal Of a
friend m st Louis, with whom he cor
responded = annery is about 2S years
Of age aud "a uIan OF splendid physique.
lie deserted from the coast defence
ship w, oming at San Francisco a
yeaI aga last Christmas, after he had
served five years and nine months 10
the navy aud was iirSt-class fireman
on Admiral Dewey's flag ship Oym-
pia, at the historic battle of Manila.
He claims this to be his first offense
while Ia the navy and thinks that bis
punishment will not be so severe on
that account.
The authorities at Washington were
promptly notified OF bis arrest and it
is likely that Flannery will at once be
taken 10 either San Francisco or Nor
folk, Va, to be court-martialed.
Chief Of Police White has received
instructions from the naval authori-
ties at Washington to take or send
the deserter to Mare Island, near San
Francisco. AS yet no one has been
decided upon to take charge Of the
prisoner during the trip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Works better with water
than other brands
do with milk.
SOUTH BRANCH IMPROVEMENTS
The Chicago & Alton Continues to
Prepare Line Between Here and
Cedar City For Heavy Traffic.

The Chicago & Alton will make ex-
tensive improvements on the South
Branch line during the present year.
1t has been already reported that the
entire fifty miles of the line will be
ballasted and now an order has been
issued for the Alton steam shovel,
which is undergoing repairs in the
shops at Bloomington, to come to this
city and fill In all trestles between
here and Cedar City. The shovel is
ordered on the branch by Jan. 20.
The Alton bridge gang just finished
oyerhauling the big bridge south Of
Auxvasse and the filling In OF all
trestles means that stone waterways
will be laid for heavy traffic, all proba-
bly, pointing with more certainty than
ever to the report that there will be
something doing in the way of an
Alton feeder from the extreme south
west and main line operations between
here and the State Capital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Tried To Fleece Mexico Clothier.

saturday night ayoung fellow picked
out a Sl2 suit of clothes at the store
). 4 n Phillips. Finding the pants
too long, the party left orders to have
them cut down. A little later on a
negro came to the store with a note
for the clothes and check for SIS
which was rendered in payment foi
the same. The negro was turneu
down along with the check. 81 Phillips
was unable to detain the negro until
he called the police, who arrested
Bruno Stewart and Harvey Buddy, Of
Centralia, and sweated them as sus-
poets. Mr. Phillips could not positive
ly identify either as the one who pur-
chased the clothes and they were
turned loose with warning.
The check bore John Murphy's sig
nature payable TO the order OF Herbert
Turner,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors Of
5N Many Winters by Using Pe-ru-na

This centenarian is an ardent friend Of
Peruna, having used it many years.
In speaking Of his good health and
extreme old aye, Mr.. Brock says.
eater man has lived In the world
as long 90 I have, he ought 10 have
found out great many things by en-
perience. I think have done so. T.
"One of the things have found
out to my entire satisfaction Is fhs
proper thing for ailments fiaf
are due directly to the effects Of
the climate. For M years 4 have
wifhsfood the changeabfe climate
of the United States.
"T have always been a very healthy
man, but Of course subject to the little
affections which are due to sudden
changes In the climate and temperature.
During my long life 1 have known .
great many remedies for coughs, colds
and diarrh9a.
"As for Or. Harfnan,s remedy
Pernna, Thave found II to be fhe
best, If not the only, reliable rem.
edy for these affections. X has
been my standby for many years,
and l attribute my good health
and extreme old age to fhis REM
edy.
at exactly meets all my require
ments. 1t protects me from the evil
effects of sudden changes; It keeps me
in good appetite; 1t gives me strength,
1t keeps my blood In good circulation,
I have come to rely upon 1t almost en-
tirely for the many little things for
which need medicine.
"When epidemics of Ia grippe first
began to make their appearance In this
country ! was . sufferer from this dis
ease.
al had several long sieges with
the grip. At first I did not know
that Peruna was a remedy for
this disease. When I heard that
Ia grippe was epidemic catarrh, 4
tried Peruna for Ia grippe and
found IL TO be insf the thing"
Yours truly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

So much cork is now used in the
manufacture of linoleum and in ship
building that the protection Of cork
trees has become a matter of prime
Importance. Italy is taking steps to
this end in Sicily and Sardinia. where
there are large cork forests. those Of
Calabra having been nearly destroyed
in the making of charcoal. It Is said
that Spain is showing like interest
in protecting these trees, as the man
ufacture of corks Is large industry
there. Only few years ago the sx-
portation of wine bottle corks from
that country amount, / to about S.
100000 annually.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
A Prisoner in Her Own House,

Mrs. W. II. Layha, Of l00l Agnes
Ave, Kansas City, Mo-, has for several
years been troubled with severe hoarse-
ness and at times hard cough, which
she says, "Would keep me in doors for
days. l was prescribed for by
physicians with no noticeable results.
A friend gave me part Of bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with in
structions to closely follow the direc-
tion and l wish to state that after the
first day l could notice a decided
change for the better, and at this time
after using 1t for two weeks, have no
hesitation in saying | realize that l
am entirely cured" This remedy is
for sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Child Dead Of ninhtheria.

Marceline, the 10.months-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. st. Vrain, died
at O'Clock Friday morning of diph
iberia. The funeral will be conduct
ed from the house at 10 o'clock Satur-
day morning by Rev. John Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. st. Vrain have the
deepest sympathy of all who know
them in their bereavement. "Suffer
little children to come unto me, for OF
such Is the Kingdom Of Heaven.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Killed the SLAYER of Bob Ford.

The LEDGER Is under obligations to
@. B. Luckie, now on business in Ok
lahoma Territory, for newspaper ac-
count OF the killing Of Ed Kelly, a
noted desperate, in Oklahoma City,
Wednesday night. In a fierce fight
lasting fifteen minutes Officer Burnett
finally shot Kelly through the head,
killing him instantly. Kelly was
identified as the man who shot Bob
Ford, the slayer Of Jesse James, at
Creede, Colo, June s, 1892. The po-
liceman's ears were badly chewed and
he received slight flesh wound on
the hip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
BETWEEN COURT AND ALTAR.
Acrobatic Matrimonial Experience Of
a Couple at Wichita Married
and Parted Twice.

WICHITA, Jan. 15.-Married twice
and divorced twice is the unusual
record of Wichita couple who have
just been released from the bonds OF
matrimony.
They are Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Harri.
son. The second divorce was granted
by Judge Wilson yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison were first
married IN October, 1898, first divorc
ed In August, 1902, re. married in July /,
1903, and divorced for the second time
yesterday
Mrs. Harrison alleged extreme cru
city and declared that her husband
would not remain home nights.
Harrison allowed both cases to go by
default, and has consented to pay
alimony OF $40 month for year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Orlando Hit.

from tne fanuana Leauer
Orlando Hit, of Mexico, is q candl-
date for Prosecuting Attorney Of Au-
drain county and makes the fact
known to readers of the Leader this
week by formal announcement. Mr..
Hit is we'll known to oour people, hav-
ing a number Of times addressed pulit-
ical gatherings here. Many have en-
ployeo him professionally and know his
ability as lawyer. Besides being a
lawyer, be is high minded gentle
man, as all who have any acquaintance
with know. If elected he would not
only care for the county's interests
but he would be vigorous prosecutor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
People Believe In II.

1t has been cynically said that any
thing can be sold by advertising now
a-days. This is not SO. Many lini-
ments have been advertised hut only
one-Perry Davis Painkilller-has
stood the test Of sixty years use. To
day its popularity is greater than ever
and is based not upon what anybody
says but upon what the remedy does.
There is but one Painkiller, Perry
Ilauie,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
GROWING
LENGTHWISE

You want the children to
grow, but not all lengthwise.
When they start that way
SCOTS Emulsion will help
them to grow right-with
due Plumpness and outward
proportion, and with inward
vigor and good spirits.
The Emulsion increases
digestive power and strength
ems the vital organs to get
the best and make the most
out of all the other food. 1t
gives a kind of help that every
growing child ought to have.
Wen send you a sample fres upoa request.
SCOTT & BOVINE. s0s Pearl Street.. Nsw Yezk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
PLOT TO KILL FOLK.
Rumor That the Circuit Attorneys
Enemies Drew Lots to Com
nit Deed.

A story published in st. Louis Sat-
urday asserts that plot was laid by
members Of the notorious house OF del
egate combine against the life OF Cir
cult Attorney Folk. Lots were cast
it is asserted, and one member Of the
combine was selected to see that Folk
twas put out of the way Faulkner,
who was not present at the meeting,
afterwards heard Of it and succeeded
in inducing the combine to abandon
it.
A local representative OF St. Louis
paper was asked by wire Saturday,
during Mr.. Folks visit to this city,
II there was any truth In the rumor
that Mr.. Folk had been killed In this
city. This rumor had circulated In
st. Louis, hence the inquiry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

MAYOR e. e JONES will be candi-
date for reelection. Mr.. Jones has
served the city one term and stands on
bis record. II be consulted his own
ease and personal wishes he would not
be candidate for reelection; but
when waited on by large number Of
property holders and business men he
consented to become candidate for
reelection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Frank Goddard Dead.

Frank Goddard, substantial citi-
zen OF this county, died at his home
seven miles north Of this city Thurs
day afternoon at 4:20 O'Clock Of brain
fever, after an illness extending for
some time He was AZ years Of age and
was unmarried.
Deceased leaves a mother and the
following sisters: Mrs. Mary Howell,
of Kansas; Mrs. Belle Landice ard
Miss Mandy Goddard, Of California;
Misses Laura and Lena, who lived at
the home place.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the late home about noon Satur-
day and the remains will be brought
TO this city for interment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

THE American Percheron Horse
Breeders and Importers Association
has Appropriated s2,225 for prizes in
the exhibit of Percherons at the
Worlds Fair. This sum added to the
90, ,205 given by the Exposition makes
a total OF ss,43O to be distributed in
prizes In this class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

THE citizens and tax-pays of Mex
leo should read the financial state
ment OF the City Of Mexico, published
in Fridays LEDGER. This statement
shows clearly that the City 0ouncif
has managed the affairs of Mexico in
a most careful manner. The state
ment Is complete and shows exactly
where the city's money is expended.
Mexico is just entering upon an era OF
prosperity, and has the brightest
future OF any town OF It's size any
wharo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Company F Drilled.

Company Il, Fourth Regiment N.
G. NJ, met at the armory last night
and held the regular weekly drill. The
men were divided up In squads and
put through the simpler movements
for some time. Before the drill was
over it was decided that the regular
drill nights should be changed from
Thursday nights to Monday nights Of
each week.
Captain McIntire has made requisi'
tion for full company and camp equip.
ment. A part OF this material has
been received and the rest will be
here as soon as it can be forwarded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

THE Mexico LEDGER Of last week
had an excellent article ON Mexico, its
resources, and some OF the various
business establishments. That paper
will be of great benefit to the reople
there. Bob White is always at the
frOnt Of the procession.-Montgomery
Standard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Perhaps You Wonder

II the tormenting cold that made last
winter one long misery will be as bad
this year. Certainly not, IL you take
Aliens Lung Balsam when tickling
and rawness In the throat announce
the presence Of the old enemy. Do
not expect the cold to wear itself out.
Take the right remedy In time. Aliens
Lung Balsam is free from opium.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Knights Of Pythias Install officers.

=
The Ecleadan Lodge, knights
Pythias, held their annual installation
Of officers Thursday evening. Fol-
lowing are the officers that will serve
The ensuing year:
Mason Creasey, NJ. Of W.
Arthur Holmes, @. o.
Victor Victor, v. O.
A. b. Smith, Prelate.
0. l.. Martin, x. OF r. and 5.
7. J. Kelso, NJ. Of f.
j. d. Mckee, NJ. OF e.
J W. Plunkett, NJ OF A.
Clip Mildred, 1. G.
Howard Buckley, o. G..
d. Q. Haskell, Trustee.
The lodge now has u members and
is in a most flourishing condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

A short time ago, by request, Uncle
Isaac came to Waco and sat for his pic
ture. In his hand he held stick cut
from the grave of General Andrew
jackson, which has been carried by him
ever since. Mr.. Brock Is dignifled old
gentleman, showing few signs of do
crepitude. His family Bible is still pre-
served, and II shows that the date of his
birth was written ia years ago.
Surely few words from this remarka-
BILE old gentleman. who has had ia
years Of experience 70 draw from, would
be interesting as well as profitable. A
lengthy biographical sketch Is given Of
this remarkable old man in the Waco
Times-Herald, December 4, 1893. A still
more pretentious biography of this, the
oldest living man, illustrated with
double column portrait, was given the
readers Of the Dallas Morning News,
dated December II, 1893, and also the
Chicago Times Herald Of same date.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

W. T. Brandenburg, of Bozeman,
Mont, remitting for the LEDGER says
"Please find enclosed s., which will
pay my subscription to Jan. l, 1905,
Your New Years edition names a LOT
Of old-timers l well know, but since
1881 a great many strangers have
moved In and around Mexico.r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
M,yJ MeN,

For free book on catarrh, address
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
II you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruns,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

Walter Il. Beaver and Miss Dora
Butler were married at the home Of
the BRIDES father, ID. A. Butler, In
western Audrain county Wednesday
by Rev. w. J. Hardesty, Of Middle
Grove. The couple left after the
ceremony for Paxton, Ill, former home
Of the groom, where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

| use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets for Indigestion and ind
that they suit my case better than any
dyspepsia remedy | have ever tried
and 1 have used many different
remedies. am nearly fifty-ene years
OF age and have suffered a great deal
from Indigestion. can eat almost
anything l want to now.-GEo. W.
EMORY, Rock Mills, Ala. For sale by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Wedding in Tacoma.

The following wedding notice ex.
plains itself;
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Talbot announce
the marriage OF their daughter Alice,
TO Mr.. Robert Fay McElvenny on
Thursday, the twenty-foIrth OF
December, nineteen hundred and
three, Tacoma, Washington.
At home after January the fifteenth
302 Tacoma and Third, Tacoma,
Washington.
Mrs. Talbot Is well known to the
people OF Mexico as Miss Fannie
Hardin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

FIVE hundred and thirty-eight peo-
pie were killed In theatre fire In Chi
cago because fourteen city laws were
broken" At the same time you will
find people who raise great fuss when
a city official enforces the law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

The Bloomington, ILL.,, street car
strikers give up hope OF settlement Of
strike and turn in their badges. A
committee goes to Chicago to purchase
automobiles to compete With the
street car company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Wright. Shock.

Wesley Wright, a prominent young
man Of near Centralia, and Miss Net
tie May Shock, Of Cant, we're married
at the parsonage OF the Christian
church Thursday afternoon at three
O'Clock by Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wright are from
excellent families and have many
frfa,,de
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Hor.es and Mules Burn TO Death.

G. R. Gibbs, Of this city, witnessed
the fire at Moberly Friday night in
which six horses and TWO mules were
burned to death. The fire was that
Of okeefe Brothers Grocery Cos. sta
BILE, which with contents was totally
destroyed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21
Knights and Ladies of Security

Remember that Tuesday, Jan. 18th,
is regular meeting night Of Mexico
Council, No 99l. Large number of
initiates for that time, followed by
candy-pulling and sOciable All men,
bers and invited guests will please
take notice accordingly. Bring your
appetftes with you.
VICroR VICTOR, Pres.
MRS. Il. ID. HUGHES, Secy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

THE rank and file OF the Democratic
party expects to vote for the nominees.
Individual Democrats feel that they
should have chance to vote at a
primary and have some voice in
naming the nnmineeS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

G. G. Clendenin, formerly of this
city, but recently Of Columbia, has
leased the room at the northwest
corner of Jefferson and Promenade
streets and Will open neat and high
class cafe. Mr.. Clendenin is a fine
business man and is sure to make a
success of this undertaking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

Robert Allen, formerly book-keeper
for the La Crosse Lumber Co., Of
Louisiana, died suddenly Of heart dis
ease in Fulton on January IA. Mr..
Allen was a splendid business man,
and very popular with all who knew
him. The LEDGER joins other friends
In Mexico In extending sincerest
sympathy to Mrs. Allen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-21

Those wishing to investigate Osteo-
pathy will find DR.. Traughber at hi
office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Examinations are free.
A lady in attendance. Office across
the street east Of the post Office. Office
hours a. m. to p. m. Special hours
BY appointment. Telephone 1856.