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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
|E MOST PROSPEROUS TOWN
BETWEEN ST. LOUIS AND
KANSAS CITY.
AATON SEVEN THOUSAND AND STEADILY INCREASING.
CITY OF NATURAL BEAUTY
AND ALSO THE BANNER
TRADING POINT.

the pioneers Of Missouri and noted for
his efforts In improving the country.
TOPOGRAPHY
Audrain county contains an area Of
800 square miles or AL, 900 acres The
surface Of the county is diversified,
about l OF 1t comprising prairie land
located at the summit level on the
the margin OF which the county dips
outward and downward In sympathy
with the diyerging water courses
while here and there along the larger
streams may be seen a range Of low
hills with occasional OF lime rock,
still, the general aspect OF the land
scape is PASTORAL. The surface is we'll
covered with fine growth Of, timber,
furnishing a plentiful supply for all
purposes. Soft coal is found in every
township. The soil of the county is
suitable for producing corn, wheat,
oats, vegetable, grasses and fruits;
cattle growing and feeding in connec-
tion.with swine raising is one Of the
leading industries. The raising OF
good horses and mules is a favorite in
dustry. This county is the home Of
such horses as Rex Mcdonald, the
finest saddle horse in the world and
for whom $4,000 was refused. 1t is
also the home of Red Bud, Thornton
Star, Ike, Columbus, the king Of high
school horses, Forrest King and many
others Of much fame. II you wish tc
secure the best bargains land in this,
the most desirable county in Missouri,
we refer you TO the real estate agents
whose write ups appear in this edition
This is the time to buy, as land will
soon be as high or higher than IL Il
In Iowa and Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07

Blacksmith, Horse shoeing, Wood
work 314 N. Jefferson st.-Re-
pair Work in Iron and Wood
Promptly Done.

The enterprise conducted by the
above named gentleman is deserving
Of special mention In this work on ac-
count OF the superior excellence Of the
work he turns out and the high re-
putation he enjoys as workman and
as citizen. He conducts a black
smith, horse shoeing and repair shop,
paving especial attention to horse
shoeing, at which he is an expert. He
Is practical man 3t the business nav
ing spent many years OF bis life 10 this
line. He takes special care OF all w0rk
entrusted to him, and he guarantees
satisfaction iD every case, both as 70
quality and price.
Mr.. Hassier has been located here
since Dec. 1, 1908. He employees two
skilled assistants and does all kinds
OF work in his line. Mr.. Hassler was
| for % years engaged In the same busi
ness in Galloway county, and comes
/ to Mexico well recommended as busi
ness man and as = citizen.
He is located at 3l4 North Jenersor
street and is successor 70 w. u, WI
llams Wagon and carriage painting
and carriage and buggy trimmini
promptly attended TO.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
DR. J. RULE FRITTs.

The subject OF this sketch has for
years occupied position Of high IRE.
spect In the professional business and
social circles. He is gentleman Of
culture and ability and has earned
the love and confidence OF hundreds
Of patients in Mexico and surrounding
county by the exercise Of his skill as q
physician and surgeon, and the LED
GER takes this opportunity to call the
public's attention to one who has been
q benefactOr 70. the humanity In the
community. DR.. Fritts located 10
Mexico In 1854. He is a graduate Of
the Kentucky Medical College and en-
Joys large practice among the lead
| ing families OF the city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
90 CENT STORE.


A penny saved is penny gained
and those who would economize
should not fall to call at the SO Cent
Store of Frank M. Ragsdale. This is
the bargain store Of Mexico and has
revolutionized the prices, and the
stock carried comprises anything
from a paper Of pins 10 Fancy China
Dinner Set. Mr. Ragsdale Is gentle
man of straight forward business hah-
Its whose dealings arc always syno-
Inyms OF honesty. He is never behind
| but Is always In the lead in every
thing. The stock at the SO Cent
Store comprises almost everything
that the housekeeper needs. There is
a stock OF Tinware, Glassware,
Queensware, Cooking and Household
Utinsils OF eyerY description. There
are fancy goods, toilet articles and
novelties OF all kinds; also ladies' and
gents furnishings. Mr.. Ragsdale
knows how TO bur, when 10 buy, buys
in case lots from jobbers and from
cverst6cked factories at the lowest
price for cash and at a discount; In
this way he Is able to give bargains tC
the people Of Mexico and vicinity. Ht
lis a successful business man. The
LEDGER takes pleasure IN calling at
teption TO The 90 Cent Store.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST co,
Authorized Capital $500, 900.
oFFICERs:

PRESIDENT, w. W. Pollock.
VIcE-PREsIDENT, ]. f. Llewellyn.
SECRETARY, J. G. Mundy.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY, L. T. McCue.
COUNSEL, George Robertson.
The North Missouri Trust Compa-
ny is one Of the newer institutions Of
Mexico and had its inception In May,
1908, and is a recognized leading tinan-
eial institution, enjoying reputation
that reflects the highest possible
credit upon its officials. An excellent
business has been enjoyed, due to the
ability, energy and a Conversation OF
the most communicable character.
The company has an authorized cap
ital Of $500, 900 They transact gem
eral banking business, buy and sell
real estate, negotiate loans, write in
surance, pay interest on deposits
and buy and sell foreign and domestic
exchange, take charge of estates, act
as administrators and do any and all
business In this line In prompt and
satisfactory manner.
The North Missouri Trust Company
occupy one Of the mist convenient and
handsomely equipped buildings in
Mexico, located on the north side Of
the square 1t has safety deposit
vault, containing individual boxes for
rent. Their main vault contains a
Hall safe with lime lock and an inner
chest for cash. The officers OF the
company are:
W. w Pollock, President
j. +. Llewellyn, Vice-President
JIG Mundy, Secretary.
/ 4. McCue, Assistant Secretary.
George Robertson, Counsel.
The directors are ID. ii. Mcintyre,
Ex-Attorney General OF Missouri; r.
NJ. White, editor Mexico LEDGER; s.
P. Emmons, President Ricketts, & EN-
mons Dry Goods Go: r. ] Lawder,
Vandalia & Farber Coal Co; George
Robertson, Attorney; VIM. Pollock,
President VIM. Pollock Milling &
Elevator Co; George A. Ross, Vice
President OF Hardin College; ] #.
Llewellyn, Druggist; W. W. Pollock,
President. The North Missouri Trust
Company makes a feature of its saw
ings department and they have large
list OF depositors.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
MEXICO PLUMBING co.

That there is always an opportunity
awaiting expert mechanical skill and
Knowledge In almost every community
is fact well and satisfactorily Illus
trated In the career Of the Mexico
Plumbing Company. This business
was established three years ago. The
plant Of the company is equipped
with the latest improved machinery
In lathes, drills, tools, etc. The man
agement OF this concern is possessed
OF a fund OF experience acquired
through years OF successful mechan-
ical effort. This company Is enabled
to offer hrst-class facilities, both in
the character Of their work and sat
isfactory execution Of orders. The
company's reputation for mechanical
ability has been established TO such
an extent that the capacity Of their
establishment is always fully taxed to
keep up with their orders. The com
pany does all kinds Of sanitary plumb
ing, steam and hot water fitting and
carry full line of machinery repairs
OF all kinds, iron pipe, betting, pumps
hose, fittings, brass goods, sewer pipe
The company are expert mechanics
and give 10 their trade relations !
business ability and honesty OF pur
pose that invites preference and rec
ognition. The result Of this Is appar
ent In busy enterprise and in thl
select and growing patronage enjoyeG
b. the Mexico Plumbing Company.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
W. G.. BUKKS.
Sheet Iron and Furnace Work.

The efforts of the tin and galsan-
lied works form an important part OF
building construction, contributing to
architecture beauty in massive and
neatly executed corners and window
caps and securing the best sanitary
conditions in roofing, guttering and
spouting. Identified In a practical
manner with this line OF business all
his life is w. G. Burks. Mr.. Burks up
until the first of the year was associ-
ated with Mr.. Sid Garrett under the
firm name of Burks & Garrett, but
since that time he has conducted the
business alone. Mr.. Burks is well
equipped in knowledge and mechan-
ical ability to respond to every de-
mand of the trade. His establishment
contains all the tools and appliances
for the manufacturing OF cOrnice work,
sheet iron work, etc. Furnace work
OF all kinds Is also executed with
promptness and dispatch and at a
reasonable price. Mr.. Burks Is one Of
Mexico's well known citizens and
mechanics, and the LEDGER takes
pleasure In calling attention to him
| In It's New Years number.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
U. s. EXPRESS co.
Mexico, Mo.

The United States Express Com
pany's Office at this point is under the
charge of J. A. Glandon, one OF the
most popular express agents Mexico
has ever had. He is popular with all
classes and has done much to increase
the comp .ny's business to its present
large proportions, Mr.. Glandon enter
ed the company's service in 1870 as
clerk and has BY his ability and efforts
worked himself up through the diff
ferent departments to bis present
responsible position. For ten years
before coming here be was travelling
Auditor for the company. Mr.. Clan
don Is native Of Ohio. having been
born az Cadiz, that state.
The LEDGER takes pleasure In
mentioning 50 worthy citizen ia It's
New Years number.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
THE WIN. POLLOCK
Milling & Elevator Company,

Bread has rightly been called 'the
staff Of life, for nothing contributes
more 10 life, health and happiness of
a family than good bread, To make
good bread you must have good -four.
There is no better flour than Poll
LOCKS DAISY. In conversation
with Mr.. Pollock 10 regard to this, he
gave the writer some reas ms for this
fact. The company operates fourteen
of the best grain stations in Missouri
with a combined storage capacity OF
over 250, 900 bushels. This gives them
an abundant supply Of wheat direct
from fhe producer and enables them
to select the choicest varieties for
their flour. All the wheat ground
must pass thorough inspection by
competent Judges and when 1t arrives
at the mill it is handled by up-to-date
methods from the time 1t leaves the
car It'll it goes into the sacks as flour,
Their head miller, as well as bis
assistants, are experts In their line
and no expense has been spared In the
| equipment OF the mill TO make It first
class in every particular Cleanliness
is another feature that does not es
cape attention and careful inspec
tion Of methods employed will con
vince the most fastldious Of the abso
llute purity of their product. Tht
company also operates a mill at Gil
liam, Saline county, Mo. The com
bined capacity of their two plant
amounts to 500 barrels OF flour daily
Their Cream Roller Meal has almos
as many friends as their DAISY
| FLOUR and is unexcelled for quality
and sweetness, The business wa
established In 1869 and incorporated
In 1891. For nearly thirty-dve year
their products have been before tn
public and during all that time hay'
been the standard by which other
we're measured and when the house
wife is sometimes asked to buy an
luther brand of flour, the first ques
tion she asks is: 'IS 1T AS COOL
las THE DAISY?n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
HATHAWAY SEED { PRODUCE co

A review of the business and growth
Of Mexico during the past year
would be incomplete that failed to
mention the Hathaway Seed and Pro-
duce Company. OF the varied mer-
camille interests that constitute to
the sum of the trade Of Mexico few
are of more Importance than the deal
ers in seeds and produce and none SO
important as factor to the success OF
the farmer The Hathaway Co. Is the
largest and most extensive dealers In
field seeds, grain, mill, feed, baled
hay, garden seed, fruits, vegetables,
etc, In this section OF the coun-
try. The facilities for doing business
possessed by this company are unex-
celled and bear the evidence OF careful
planning. Their methods OF doing
business have made this company
popular with the farmers and Others
and as a consequence they have built
up large and lucrative business,
They handle nothing but reliable
goods and everything sold by them Is
guaranteed TO be just as represented,
They always pay the highest market
price for farm produce and their store
| is headquarters for farmers who have
ANYTHING for sale. This firm distrib
utes large amounts OF money through
out this section annually and are
great factor In contributing to The
prosperity of Mexico and Audrair
county. The officers OF this company
are w. S. Hathaway, President anC
Fred S Hathaway, Secretary. Thes'
gentlemen are numbered among thu
solid and substantial business men o.
Mexico. They are thoroughly con
versant with every phrase OF their ex
tensiye business, are careful buyer
and shrewd sellers and have made
success of their business BY dealing
fairly and honorable with all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
PEERLESS AuDRAIN COUNTY

The unpararalled productions OF the
soil establishes Its supremacy "a a
a farming section. = was not until
Dec. 1886 that the County OF Audrain
was formally organised. 1t was named
after Col. James II. Audrain, one OF
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1904-01-07
mcLoNEY DRY GOODS COMPANY
The Cheap Cash House.

The scope Of this article will not
permit an adequate description OF
the wonderful array OF beautiful and
useful articles collected here In the
McLoney Dry Goods Company's store.
Suffice it is to say that all the most
celebrated looms Of both Europe and
America are represented, and that
every department contains fabrics Of
the latest and most fashionable styles
and designs, and Of a superior work
manship and finish. 1t has been the
aim of The management OF this house
TO cater too all classes Of society, sell
ing only reliable goods at the most
reasonable prices. In the dry goods
department OF this emporium OF trade
may be found dress goods OF almost
every imaginable description, both
foreign and domestic from the cheap
est calico to the finest OF silks and
satins, also ginghams, casemeers
blankets, fiannels, Hosiery, yarn, liner
goods Of every variety, button glove
and a thousand articles that belong K
these lines. In fact the stock carried
by this house is equaled In his section O
the state in quality or variety. Tn
management of this McLoney DR..
Goods Co. have built up large trad
and have earned the reputation Of tn,
cheapest cash house In Mexico. Thi
business was established in March
l1SS9. From three to six clerks ar
lemployed and the store occupied i
25x8O feet in dimensions. The LED
GER it Its review of the growth o
Mexico and her business institution
takes pleasure In mentioning a hous
tthat is so typical Of the advancement
OF the city as Is the McLoney DR.
| Goods Company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09
CURIOUS cULLlNGs


.a6iston Ales has moon eyed
horse al animal that goes blind every
month on the full Of the moon.
A hungry crow entered the henhouse
Of Edward Haskins at East Wareham.
Mass, one day recently and carried
away six eggs
Some russell apples tested By a man
a few lays ago grew IN 1892 on the
farm Of Frank White In Newfane. VT,
and proved very good
An orange measuring twelve inches
IN diameter and weighing nine pounds
has been grown by f. Gerber Of
Braam river, Kouga, South Africa
At Taunton, Mass, recently a man
ate ten hard boiled eggs and topped
the feast OF With a raw one, all in
less than ten minutes to win wager
IN Cuba two hours before paper
Is distributed a copy must be sent,
with the editors name, to the govern
ment and one to the censor, When a
paper is returned with the censors In
dorsement the paper may 50 10 the
public.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09
GOWN GOSSIP.

PRINCES arc q dominant note in day
and evening gowns.
Shangtung silk IN natural color is a
favored fabric for spring coats
Bats, buttercups, coins, feurs-de-lys
and daisies are fayorite designs for
buttons and ornaments.
a touch OF gold and Of golden yell
low Is observed everywhere. Tinsel
ribbons, tlnse lace and tinsel EN-
broideries are common.
Flowers FOR millinery are very small
this season and unnatural in colOring,
roses appearing in every tint o. the
rainbow ms well as the natural shades
and other bloc1oms in ike variety.
Since fun skirts have come to stay,
for awhile at least, it Is but natural
that dress materials should tend to
thin pliable fabrics. Tanetas have
become lighter and softer. and nets.
grapes, chiffons and gauzes are in higt
favor. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09
INGENIOUS JUSTICE
lorigiaal.I
Mary EaSfan Stand mn

lOrlgiaalI
MARY Easton stand mp
A girl Of twenty arose and the judge
asked
Have you anything to say why
sentence SHOULD not be passed upon
your
only That aim innocent.
Then Judge Lester proceeded to
sentence her for two years 70 the state
prison for receiving stolen goods the
articles being Few old pieces Of silver
Of no very great value The girl Ind
never offended before, and witnesses
testified to her good character but she
could not or would not explain how the
silver came into her possession. There
was nothing for her but conviction and
nothing for the judge but 70 pass
sentence As she stood before him
there was the serene look Of martyr
on her face, and the judge said mental
Isl, The assurance Of criminals and
the appearances they can assume are
marvellous"
The girl was led away, and the
Judge left his Office Lighting a cigar
he strolled home On the way he
stopped at sandivers, his ieweler, to
get his watch, that had been left for
repairs, and while looking over the
wares remembered that the anniYer-
sary Of his marriage would come of IN
about week. lie had decided on Il
brooch for present on the occasion,
and went over 70 where these articles
were displayed While looking over
them young man at his side divided
with him the attention Of the sales
man. The Judge LETT tile store without
making 4 selection.
The next evening while sitting in his
library before dinner th was a ring
III the tloorbell, ANA 4 note came IN
from SandiYer announcing that tle
day before re had got IN d new Let OF
brooches and begging that the judge
would examine some that he bad sent
by the bearer
Tile judge read the note several
times. Surely sandiver was anxious
to sell his goods: he had never sent
samples 70 lis house before Compe-
tltian seemed 10 be driving The drum
ners of repntnbIe firms into peoples
homes. However he bud a little time
before dinner and would look at thC
brooches. The salesman was brought
FL and produced articles that the judge
had seen III Saudlver's cases the day
before, besides new ones one q
those he had seen and faneied was Of
fered 1t third Of the value PUT on il
when lie had first seen ii
You are mistaken IN the price Of
this said the Judge. III IL wortl
more money
Perhaps ann replied the sales
man, bnt It Is rule Of orr houss
neyer a. Sc back on price once civ
ssen.p
The judge took the brooch and held
it under the gaslight @here wert
iewelsui Il that sparkled beautifully
Il WIN take this one, he said but
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09
- 49, Il eeaver county.

pittsburg. April s. The Beaver Coun-
" Builders Exchange league, which
was recently organized has begun its
first battle with organized labor All
the carpenters made a demand for an
increase Of . cents a day. They were
getting SO. The association considers
the demands Of the workmen unjust
and has decided TO fight About 500
carpenters are striking. throwing out
Of employment about 1000 unskilled
workers other crafts will be affected
and by the end Of the week fully 1000
men will be idle. The strike affects all
carpenters in Beaver county.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09
Compromise Ia Kansas.

Wichita, kan, April s.. Before the
Democratic state convention TO name
delegates TO the national convention at
st. Louis was called to order the dele
gates who sought instructions for vii
liam II. Hearst for president agreed
not 10 ask for instructions il J. G..
Johnson, national committeeman for
Kansas. and II. 2. Farrelly, admitted
Hearst men, were named as delegates
at-large TO the national convention at
st. Louis. The convention win name
twenty delegates. with alternates to
the national convention
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-04-09

THINGS THEATRICAL.

Allen loves latest musical extrava-
lafza il THE Isle Of spice
cold Lavender is considered Ed
Earl HaryIxan's masterpiece
Ciara Belle Jerome retired from An
fish Daisy company % take Aladge
Lessing's place IN Eninie
That Howell Iansel i ~ much
sought after as a stock lending man IS
perhaps due to lis versatility.
John j McNally and family have ar
rived III London and viii probably re-
main IN that cts about month
Frank Abbott is business manager
this season 81 the Virginia Earl COM
pany, presenting Sergeant Kitty"
The eruption Of Mount Pelee has
formed the basis OF new melodrama
entitled "rhe Voice Of the Mountain
A. BALDWIN Sloane, the well known
composer says that the best work of
his career is heard In Sergeant Kit
""
Hunting Grubb is the name Of the
character which Nat NJ wills assumes
in bis trampish creation Of "a Son of
Rest"
Maxine Elliott is probably the only
American actress besides Maude Ad
ans who absolutely refuses TO be IN
terviewed
Under Southern Skies company,
now touring New England. contains
twenUsix people eleven Of whom are
attractive yeung women