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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
W. 3. s~ANDERs0N,
Manufacturer of Cigars.

Home institutions and individual
enterprises should always be given pre-.
ferance, and other things being equal,
they have a right to expect and even
demand 1t. In these days OF trusts,
monopolies and combinations, the
thinking man will show marked con-
sideration for the efforts OF the in
dividual who, single handed and alone,
seeks re cognition for his productions
on their merits only In this c0nnec-
ton the LEDGER takes pleasure in
calling the attention OF the public TO
the cigar factory OF w K. Sanderson.
The cigars made by this concern are
manufactured right here at home,
amidst clean, neat and inviting sur
roundings and from selected tobacco,
thus permitting no impurities or IN
furious elements to enter into them.
The popular brands made by this
house are the Tom Watts, a clear
Havana; Little Sultana, and the
Worth. These cigars are sweet to the
taste, lasting and are also a pleasant
and agreeable smoke. Other brands
are made and sold In this vicinity,
where an established business has
been built up by Mr.. Sanderson.
Mr.. Sanderson has recently taken
charge Of this business, succeeding the
firm OF Clendenen q Gibson. Mr..
Sanderson in the development Of this
business has shown since he has taken
a marked enterprise and execu-
tive ability and is to be congratulated
for his successful efforts as a trade
builder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
MISS MARY %JURGENsEE,
Fashionable Millinery.

This prominent house engaged In
the above necessary and important
branch Of industry has always enjoyed
an influential and substantial patron-
age. The store is tastily arranged and
bears a bright and artistic appearance.
An extensive stock Of new and up-to-
date goods is carried and embraces.
hats, bonnets, flowers, feathers,
plumes, tips, buds, ribbons, laces,
ornaments, frames and millinery OF
every description. All hats and bon
nets trimmed here are models OF taste
and workmanship, The cOlors always
blending so as To give the most hand
some effects and the trimmings are
adjusted in the most taking style,
The LEDGER takes pleasure in men,
tioning to its readers In its New
Years number that If they get their
millinery at Miss Mary Jurgensen's
they will secure the best goods, latest
and the most reasonable prices,
The management Of this business has
had an extended experience in the
millinery line. They have exception.
ally good taste and are well adapted 10
their chosen line Of trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
DUNCAN & MYERS,
Real Estate and Loans.

Among all the names that find a
place in the list of enterprising
citizens who have helped to aakc
Mexico what she is-who have assisted
in bringing to her doors all that grace
her threshold, none stand higher
than the enterprising real estate firm
Of Duncan & Myers. The members Of
this firm are T. b. Duncan and Ms.
Myers, both these gentleman are old
and we'll known business men, who
have during their long stay earned the
confidence and esteem OF the c0mmun-
ity. When one buys or sells real
estate they want TO know that they
are DUNG business with reliable men.
The real estate man who is here TO-
day and there tomorrow, and who
will do anything to close q deal is fast
passing away. The firm OF Duncan &
Myers can be relied upon 10 give all q
square deal. They have some Of the
best bargains In farm and city proper
ty TO be found In this locality, and the
LEDGER advises all who want 10 buy
TO consult this responsible aud well
known firm. They also write insurance
and loan money 90 real estate at low.
est rates. This-tirm have transacted
q large amount OF real estate business
and mas been the medium 10 many
Important transfers resulting In salts.
TO all parties concerned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
]. 7. CAMPBELL.
R. R. Lunch Counter and Dining Room

Visitors to the city OF Mexico who
wish TO get a nice meal or lupet
cooked in the best style known to thu
culinary art ind served in an elegant
manner, will find 1t to their advantage
to call at the r. r. Lunch and Dining
Room OF j. I. Campbell. Mr.. Camn.
bell has conducted this business far
the past three years. He is an expe-
rienced caterer and that bis eifnrts
to give the travelling public a tirst-
class Lunch and Dining Room q
shown by the patronage bestowed
upon him. He also has a number ~
nicely furnished rooms and n can
secure room and board at the reasnna,
bic rates Of 81 per day A stIil Iowe,
rate viii be given In case a person de.
sires 10 stay a week or more. NJ
Campbell also carries a fair linz =,
cigars, etc The LEDGER taxes nie.s
gre 10 calling the attention of tbe nnh-
lie 70 this reliable concern.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
6 BARNETT,
Dealers in Fancy Saddle and Driving
Horses = Proprietors Of Rex Nc
Donald Breeding Farm.

Missouri and particularly Audrain
county is the home Of the fancy saddle
and driving horse. Few realize the
skill, knowledge anu WORK necessary 20
develop and train the stylish saddle
and driving horses seen upon the bou-
levards OF the larger cities. The firm
OF Orthwein Il Barnett, dealers in
high-class horses Of this grade, are
the leading and most successful in
this section of the State. Their ele-
CANT and modernly equipped stables
are headq uarters for all those who
like to secure the best the market af-
fords. When this firm passes judg-
ment on a horse you can be assured
that 1t is correct in every detail, as
they are considered among the best
Judges Of fancy bred horses in the
United States. This firm are owners
of the world-renowned Rex Mcdonald
and their breeding farm, named after
this champion prize-winner, is located
In the west part OF town. IL contains
1870 acres and is one OF the best fancy
stock farms In the blue grass region OF
Northern Missouri, A large, modern,
up-to-date barn IL located upon this
farm. 1t is supplied with all the lat
est conveniences, with 40 box stalls
and sheds that contain the cream of
the horse flesh in this locality. The
elegant black stallion, Rex Mcdonald,
champion saddle horse OF the world, Is
at the head OF the stud. This re-
nowned horse is known TO all horse
lovere He has hpan the ~favoPite N \
all horse shows, having taken first
prizes at every horse show OF any note
In the world. This horse has q fine
majestic appearance and Is capable Of
going through all the high school
gaits without a mistake or a mis-step.
Messrs. Orthwein & Barnett have re-
Gently refused an offer Of SIC, 600 for
This horse, which goes TO show the
estimation 10 which be is held by
horse men. This firm also own the
following well bred horses: The
Frenchman, a champion brown geld
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
THE oTE WINDSOR.
I. W. shantz, Proprietor-Halssy ].
Matthews, Manager.

One Of the first questions asked by
a prospective visitor to a town is: is
there a good hotel here? Speaking Of
Mexico the Ledger emphatically say
yes. There are several and among the
best % 90 day houses will be found
the Hotel Windsor, owned by l. w.
Shantz and under the management OF
Halsey ] Matthews. Atthe Windsor
all the requirements Of the traveller
will be satisfied In every respect.
Halsey i. Mathews Is among those
whole souled happy men, liked by all
who make his acquaintance and he
neglects nothing that will enhance
the comfort OF bis guests The sleep.
ing rooms are well lighted and heated
by steam, while the table Is always
supplied with all the delicacies OF the
season and is not excelled by any other
hotel in this part Of the state. Moth
ing is neglected which tends TO make
the guests OF the Windsor feel az
home. The hotel is heated through
out. by steam, lit by electricity and
the As sleeping rooms are handsomely
and comfortably furnished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY.
An Ideal School For Boys.

The Missouri Military Academy is
located one mile east from the Court
house square upon an elegant bluegrass
campus Of one hundred acres. The
buildings are modern brick structures
Of imposing appearance. The interiors
are arranged with every advantage as
to ventilation, light and heat. The
rooms are large and airy, while every.
thing is finished and furnished ia an
appropriate manner. The campus is
laid out into parade grounds, athletic
field, walks and drives, while a beauti-
full lake occupies q corner OF the
grounds, and affords the pleasure Of
boating, fishing and skating. The
training is through In this Academy.
Students are prepared for College, the
University, and West Point IL is an
institution OF learning where the edu-
cation OF boys embraces more than the
usual classroom teachings. Its in
~struction is basic, potent, and lasting.
Ii enters into the life Of the boy and
Influences him in o manner that will
make him an independent, progress
sive, and successful man, with honor
able principles and right ideas OF his
duties as a citizen.
The members OF the faculty have
been chosen for their special fitness
and each is an expert In the depart
ment yer which they have charge
The courses studied include Prepare
tory, Commercial, Latin, Classical,
Scientific, English and Musical. A
fine gymnasium and Natatorium are
connected with the institution. The
management pays particular atten-
tion to the department OF character
and physical strength. They desire
that young men shall be strong, Wig
orous and full OF vitality. With this
in view the gymnasium has been
equipped with all desirable apparatus
and placed in charge of a competent
director. Music is also taught under
a proficient instructor and lessons
may be had on the piano, violin and
cornet. Since the death of the
lamented Col. A X Yancey, Col w.
d. Fonville has purchased his interest
and nov owns the entire school. The
LEDGER recommends the Missouri
Military Academy 10 all who desire to
have their boysbroughtup under noble,
Christian gentlemen. For further in
formation send for catalogue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
]. W. BREWER.
Buyer, Seller and shipper Of Horses
and Mules-1208 n. Jefferson.

We should certainly be doing an in
Justice to the horse and muleinterests
Of Audrain County were we to omit
from this review the well known and
extensive dealer In horses and mules,
Mr.. j. W. Brewer. Mr.. Brewer thor
ouphly understands each and every
detail of the horse and mule business.
Ii is no stretching Of the truth 70 say
that Mr.. Brewer has during the past
eight years bought and sold more
mules aud at higher prices than any
other dealer In the county. One LOAD
sold in November, 1908, averaged 1loo
per head. which is a very high price.
lie has shipped over 1000 mules south
within the past 8 years. Mr.. Brewer
IA a native OF this State having been
born and raised In Audrain county.
| From his earliest recollection be has
been working with oil kinds OF stock,
and from a boy has been an extensive
buyer and shipper OF stock. OF late
years however Mr.. Brewer has devot-
ed his attention TO fancy high class
saddle and driving horses, work horses
and mules Of all kinds and the success
be has achieved has been phenomenal.
MI. Brewer distributes more money
throughout Audrain and adjoining
counties than any other Of the mule
and horse buyers. He Is constantly on
the lookout for horses and mules Oh all
kinds, for which he pays the highest
market price. He ships car loads Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
BUCKNER & WHITNEY,
Druggists.

Purity in drugs and accuracy in
compromising them are very necessary
10 cases Of sickness. A prescription,
a. may readily be understood, does
not serve its purpose II its full value
is not given, These things are care
fully looked after By the firm OF Buck
ner & Whitney. This firm is com
posed Of @. A. Buckner and A. n.
whitney and was established five
years ago, though Mr.. Buckner has
been Identified with the business for
over IL years. The most complete
stock Of the finest drugs, medicines
and general line OF druggists sundries
are carried and a large and extensive
trade is enjoyed. The members OF
the urn have an extended acquain-
lance 10 Mexico and the surrounding
territory, which is a valuable aid 70.
them In maintaining the position
their store occupies In the estima-
lion OF the people. The LKDssER be-
'peaks for this firm the readers pat
fonage, being assured that they are in
avery way worthy and capable Of rem
1ering the very best service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
MASON CREAsEY.
Dealer in New and Second Hand Fur
niture-Loans, Rents, Buys and
Sells Any Old Thing.

or the varied mercantile interests
that contribute TO the happiness and
comfort OF the poor man and the man
of moderate means, is the establish
ment conducted by Mr.. Mason Crea-
sey. A heavy and irst-claSSs stock Of
new and secondhand furniture, stoves,
house-furnishing goods etc, Is ar
ried In stock and sold at very low
He pays the highest price
possible for all articles OF value, and
his stock is Of great variety, and a
trade Is enjoyed. In addition TO
the above ne conducts q general re-
pair business, repairs stoves, guns,
locks umbrellas, lawn movers fur
etc. He Is a first class me-
chanic and makes every effort todo all
bis work In a workman like manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
FRANK CoATswoRTH.
Dealer in Lumber, Sash Doors and
Mouldings-All Kinds of Building
Material-Paints Lime & Cement.

This is n Of the aAlest represen'
tative houses 10 the lumber trade in
this section. The yard is provided
with ample buildings and sheds
for the successful prosecution OF the
business. The stock carried is very
large, comprising all kinds of dressed
and undressed lumber, posts, shingles,
etc, together with a fine line OF sash,
doors, blinds, mouldings, ETC., the lat.
ter being Of the best material, made In
a durable and workman : like manner.
In the management we found a gen.
tleman OF pleasing and dignlfed man.
ners, alive to the city's advancement
and first to encourage honest meth
obs to produce its growth. The bust
ness of Mr.. Ooatsworth was establish
ed 10 1868 and is located on North
Jefferson street, the ground covered
i over one square block and from four
to six men are employed. Mr.. Frank
Coatsworth, the proprietor CT this the
leading lumber yard In Mexico, has
resided in Mexico since he was a boy,
and to-day he Is n Of the e~nterpris-
ing business men OF this city. lie Is
in a position to offer advantages to
purchasers, and quote prices that will
be found satisfactory. The LEDGER
strongly recommends our readers TO
give this yard a trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
]. W. MCKINLEY.
Bakery and Confectionery.

The LEDGER takes pleasure In its
review Of the business growth OF Mex
leo during the year 1908 to reach the
success achieved by the old reliable
baker and confectionery, Mr.. J.. W.
Mckinley. For owe a quarter Of a CEN
tury the name of Mckinley has stood
as the standard OF high class bakery
goods and confectionery. Here the
citizens OF Mexico are supplied with
the best bread, pies, cakes, candies,
fruit, oysters and Ice cream in season.
Every thing from the Mckinley
bakery Is always nice and fresh and
sold at a reasonable price. Mr.. j.. W..
Mckinley is one OF Mexico's popular
and substantial citizen and has always
had confidence In the growth and flu
ture prospects OF the town. He Is
known not only in Mexico, but
throughout this entire section Of
the country, and he may well feel proud
his long and honorable business
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
T. J. GIBSON G co.
Wholesale Dealers in Butter, Eggs
and Poultry-Highest Market
Paid at All Times.

Among the industries which are
successfully conducted In Mexico Is
the poultry, egg and butter establish.
ment Of T. J. Gibson & Cor located
here fifteen years ago and conducted
with success from the start. The
highest market price Is always paid for
butter, eggs and poultry at all seasons
of the year. Such an establishment
as this creates q ready cash market for
this portion OF the farmers product,
which a be readily disposed ofat the
top market price for cash instead Of
having TO take goods In exchange
which many times the customers do
not need. During the fifteen years
this firm has been In business here
they have done a hourishing business
and have added materially TO the ad-
vantages possessed by Mexico over
neighboring towns. They give steady
employment To ten men and occupy
buildings and yards 8Oxl20 feet 10 size.
They pay the highest market price for
all kinds OF country produce. Their
business the past year has been above
the average and IL pleases the LEDGER
TO note their success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
@. LESLIE FERRIS.

Stoves and Stove Repairs-Tipw.,
and Furnaces-sanitary Plumb;ns
and Pipe Fitting Sheet Ms.eI
Work Of Al Kinds Side ~
Square.
A striking example OF what enta,
enterprise and well directed epergv
can do is shown In the subject Of tbi'
sketch. Few houses In business b.,a
acquired a better trade than this paD
ial dealer In stove, tinware, furnaces
etc. The building, a three-storr
and basement brick, is fitted I'M WIKI
all necessary tools and appliances ~,
the manufacture OF sheet metal worL
cornice work, metal roofing and liz
work of all kinds, this being tba
largest tin and sheet iron works ha.
tween st. Louis and Kansas CITY. NJ
Ferris has recently added plumbing IN
his business and has In his emnIov
Mr.. r. w. Ball, a practical plumb;
and a fun line Of plumbing %supplIas
will be carried In stock and a specialtV
will be made Of plumbing, gas ana
steam fitting. M. Ferris was raised
In Mexico aud Is well and fayorahlv
| knowa to all our readers. He estab,
lished this business four years ago and
now employs six practical men, Mr.,
| Ferris Is a mar OF more than ordlnary
business ability and Is meeting with
success. When you want a stove, a
furnace, sheet metal work, tinware,
repairing, steam fitting, gas fitting Of
plumbing, give Mr.. Ferris a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
THE RACKET,
The Only Department Bargain Store.

Bargains u~p-to-date and below hard.
time prices meets the eye on every
hand at the Racket Store Of Mr.. @. d.
Glendy. There is no more popular
store in Mexico than the Racket,
which is enjoying a liberal and per-
manent patronage, owing to the low
prices charged and to the well direct
ed efforts Of the management 10
handling the trade. Occupying large
and commodious and eligible quarters
centrally located, and being conduct
ed In a capable and pleasant manner,
the Racket Store is In every sense a
permanent source OF credit to the
mercantile interests OF Mexico. A large
and varied stock of Dry Goods, No
tions, Novelties, household novelties,
household utilities, tin and glass
ware, counter goods, ETC., are carried
and sold at astonishingly low prices.
Throughout this department bargain
store prevails a system Of regularity
which facilitates the transaction OF
business and makes 1t an agreeable
one with which to establish trade re-
lations. Supplies are received from
the best markets and through close
buying In large quantities and at low
prices, customers receive every adyan-
tage In the special bargains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
ROLLER CUSTOM MILLS.
VIM. Steffin, Pres, E. E. Jones, sec'y,
Treas. and Mgr. - Highest Price
Paid For Wheat and C~orn-Flour.
Meal and Mill Feed.

This mill is n OF the principal In.
dustries of Mexico and maintains a
leading position among mills OF this
class throughout the state. 1t is fur.
nished with all the latest and modern
machinery and facilities for the man.
ufacture OF high grade flour, corn meal,
and has a capacity for IS barrels per
day and at times it has all IL can do to
keep up with orders. The brands made
by the Mexico Roller Custom Mills are
20. K" Patent, Straight" Patent
and Standard The products of this
will lind a ready sale at home, very lit
tie OF the flour made by this mill being
shipped out, which speaks well for il.
None but irst-class men are employed
and the utmost care is taken to make
just as fine goods as can be made any
where. The highest market price is
paid for wheat and corn and a regular
exchange business is done with the
farmer. The proprietors Of this mill
are VIM. Stetfens, Pres. and L. L.
Jones, Sec,y., Treas. aud Manager.
Mr.. Jones is the popular mayor Of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
HoxsEY's N
New R. R. Lunch and Dining Room.

New H.. X. Lunch u DhhlaB n"''
A large three story structure impos-
ing in appearance and conveniently
located is the Hoxsey Annex. 1t has 20
we'll lighted, and rooms single and en-
suite, handsomely carpeted and ele-
gantly furnished and kept scrumpu-
lously clean. Mr.. Hoxsey the geniel
host of this establishment has recent
IL remodled the house, painting and
papering the hotel throughout, putting
10 steam heat and electric light, bath
rooms etc making the Hoxsey Annex
the brightest and most m0dernly
equipped hotel in this part Of the
State, The rates at this house are
from 81 90 to 81 % per day. This In
cludes board at bis r.. r. Lunch and
Dining Room, located on the north
side Of the Union Station, only two
blocks from the Annex. This dining
room is one OF the most popular IN the
city. 1t is well laid With spotless
linen and bright silver ware while the
menu includes all the delacies OF the
market and the service Is looked after
in q manner that would please the
most fault-hnding.
Mr., -IHOxsey also carries a full
line Of fruits, confectionery and cigars
at his r. r. lunch room which are sold
at reasonable prices. Mr.. Hoxsoy has
been Identified with the business in
| terests OF Mexico for the past IL years
In addition to running r Il lunch
rooms and the Hoxsey Annex, be has
been identified With the grocery and
meat trade. The LEDGER takes
p~leasurein Its business review OF the
past year TO mention so enterprlslng
and progressive a business man as Mr.
HOXev,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07

AUDRAfS county was well represent
ed al the big Folk meeting held 10 ST.
Louis last Saturday. David DOwden,
Of Martinsburg, was one OF the vice
presidents. On district Organization
from this district. r. B. woolfork, Of
Troy, and Ovid Bell. Of Fulton. were
appointed. Hon w. II. KEENAN,, Of
Mexico, vas a member Of the COM
mittee oniresolutipns. A. J. Douglas,
OF Martinsburg, was a member OF the
committee on organization. The meet
ing was well attended by leading
Democrats from all parts Of the State
and was a pronounced success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
CITY OF MEXICO, MO.


Mexico is the best town between st.
Louis and Kansas City and city prop
erty is one OF the safest investments
for capital. By a glance at the map
enc win see that Mexico is a railroad
center. The roads running in here are
the Chicago s. Alton and Wabash,
while the Rock Island and Burlington
are now constructing a line into the
city. Mexico has been selected as d.
vision headquarters by the Burlington
road and grounds has been purchased,
upon which to build their shops and
Offices. The shops and round house
will employ a large number OF men
and this, together with the prospec-
tive manufacturing establishments,
will give employment " thousands of
skilled mechanics.
The excellent educational and relig-
ious advantages make Mexicoa most
desirable home town and with the fac
tories and shops located there can be
no doubt that Mexico will produce a
metropolitan city. In addition TO q
good public school system we have the
Hardin College and Missouri Military
Academy.
cnrrynr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-01-07
CAN'T & MORRIS,
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries
Headquarters East Side of
Square.

II you enter the aboye named finely
appointed grocery store you will find
all parties As busy IS bees, filling or
ders and waiting on customers. While
waiting our turn we took a survey Of
the commodiouS quarters which are
20xl08 feet In size, and noticed the
choice display OF goods. We also no.
ticed the prices attached TO a number
of articles, and we're surprised at the
low figures and more SO when we
come to examine the popular brand
and fine quality Of the stock, embrac-
ing fine teas, coffee, canned goods in
great variety, choice creamery and
dairy butter, lard, fresh eggs, best
brands OF -four, cereals, foods, shelf
and counter goods, crackers and a full
line Of all goods sold by first class
grocers The firm Of p. II. CAN'T and
E NJ. Morris was established Nov. /,
1908, but Mr.. CAN'T, the senior mem
Der, has been engaged in this business
since 1885, Three persons are employ
ed 70 attend 10 the wants of customers
and no pains are spared to render the
fullest satisfaction to all patrons.