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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Earthquake shocks, which vert dis
tinctly noticeable throughout the Cen
tral Mississippi and Ohio valleys,awak-
ened sleeperS in st. Louis and vicinity
shortly after IL O'Clock last night.
Localities in which the earthquake
was felt are spread oyer the States Of
Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky
and Tennessee.
Three separate shocks were noted in
st. Louis, Forest Park and vicinity
were most distinctly disturbed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

QUITE a number Of prominent citi-
zens OF Mexico complain to the LEDGER
that there are too many controversies
In Mexico for the good Of the town
and that some OF N people instead Of
working in harmony for the advance
ment Of Audrain and Mexico spend
too much time knocking" and finding
fault with each other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

TIE business men and citizens OF
Mexico and Audrain county are all in
terested in the success of the Missouri
Military Academy, located in Mexico.
If we win all work together this en-
terprise can be made a splendid sue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

THE Farber Forum editorially says;
Hardin College at Mexico is a first
class institution and one OF the leading
female colleges Of the west, but we
don't see why its management should
make so much oyer the fact that its
graduates will be allowed to enter Bill
Rockefeller's school at Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Private school, Sept. 5. Regular
OF special course. Progress lguaran.
teed. Special pains taken. Business
and normal courses for county Ger.
ti6cate. Voice culture. Piano best
methods. Approved work. Very sue
cessful last year. Limited number. En-.
age place now. A2-w5t-A26.dGt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

The date Of the expiration OF every
snhseriber to the Mexico weekly LED
DER is published after his name on
the margin Of wrapper OF his paper.
There should be no confusion in refer
ence 10 what date a subscriber is paid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

THE LEDGER regrets very much to
announce that Capt. G. T. Allen will
move from Mexico to Virginia to re-
side permanently. Capt. Allen dur
ing his sojourn in Mexico has made
many warm friends, who join the
LEDGER in wishing him long life and
much proSperitY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

THE LEDGER regrets very much
that J. O.. Emmons, one Of Mexico's
most active business men, is to move
to Tina, Mo-, to reside. The LEDGER
joins all Of our people In wishing him
much success in his new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

J.. II. Canada vs.. Chicago & Alton
Ry. Co, for $500 damages, for delayed
shipment OF stock.
Maurice Keath vs.. Wabash II r.
Co., for $4,000 damages for injuries
sustained by being thrown from en-
gine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

THE LEDGER is glad to known that
Hon. Perry RAIDERS revised Civil
Government and History Of Missouri
is receiving the recognition it so well
deserves. SO out Of the 104 counties of
Missouri have adopted for school pur-
poses, these books which are COM
nrAhenSiye and correct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

IT is rnmored in railroad circles that
there is some talk Of a union station
being built for Mexico instead Of two
stations. 1t is nearly a year sence
the old station was burned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

MAKE your arrangements to send
your daughters to Hardin College and
your sons to the Missouri Military
Academy. There are no better
schools. Keep your money at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Is it not funny to have a man come
into a newspaper Office and ask a favor
which is granted and then proceed to
abuse the editor before he gets a block
away? Such is life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

THE Farber Forum is thirteen years
old and one OF Missouri's most sub
stantial, conservative and prosperous
country newspapers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Basket Dinner at Bethlehem.

There will be an all-day service at
Bethlehem church, Saturday, August
20. a basket dinner will be served,
and a cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

The people OF Mexico and Audrain
county are all interested in building a
large addition TO Hardin College. This
institution is now turning away girls.
The capacity should be doubled by
Ilal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Special All Day Sept !

| gallon Tin OIL Can. sc
II quart XX Tin Pail, this day l5c
40c set Dinner Plates, this day,
set. .s4c
. dozen Pearl Buttons, this day.
200 odd Belts and Hand Bags, to
close, this day, loo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

30 acres Of land, all in cultivation,
two miles from Mexico. Well fenced;
no buildings. Price eco an acre. APP
ply al LKD0ER Office. az WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
20 HEAE OF HORSES

These Horses Weigh from 700
to 1900 Pounds and all are in
good shape. Most Of them
broke to work. The Horses
can be seen at stock pens all
this week. Go look at them.
Terms Of Sale-Ca in
hand or Bankable Note.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Mrs. A.. S. johnson and cbildrcn az
home from Colorado. Mr. JonOsa
remaining there. The entire lanl'
will move there shortly 10 reside
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

MEXICO will have a Farmers
Institute this fall, which should be
attended by all Of the farmers Of Aud
rain and adjoining counties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Special All Day Aug. 81.

81. 5 and si.5 50 Ladies' SILK Umbrel-
las, some colors, choice. ..,..... SO,
l0c full bleached and taped Vests,
this day. .....,.. ........,...1
100 piece Haviland China Dinner
Set, this day. .s2i A
500 cakes Andrew Jergen's Me-
chanic Tar Soap..................3 B
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Special All Day Aug. 80.

White and gold Cups and Saucers,
this day. SET. .40c
Tin Wash Boiler. this day sic
SOC four tine Manure Fork, this
day Observation-Disclosures. ...... 800
II ounce Cotton Bats, this day. $50
Whittemore's Baby Elite Polish,
this day. 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Topsy Hosiery Bargains.

All 25c Lace Hose on sale, pair -. l5c
Women's l5c Lulu Hose, pair......i los
Ladies' No. 1879 Lisle foot Topsy
Hose, pair loo
Strong values In Misses Lace Hose,
pair. loo
Mems Nc. 200 Topsy Hose, black
and white feet, pair. ............l 0c
Mems 75c black Sateen Shirt; we
Sell en-
Boys SOC Corduroy School Pants;
we sell 'em ......................3 9C
Steel rod Umbrellas ............ 39C
Mems soc Balbriggan Underwear,
Drawers with double seat $3.50. 35C
900 pair Ladies' Oxfords and Shoes,
to close, pair ,................. sl.N
Boys Giant Calf seamless School
shoes, pair. III IS
Mems South Pole, strongest
Work Shoe made, pair ........s22i
Special values in Clothes Wringers
at Al %. Al g5. 50. /!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
1Oe Counter Specials.

sc China Cake Plates. .....,....1 loo
sc Porcelain lined Lemon Squeeze. l0c
4 quart Granite Pudding Pan 49,, l0c
20c pair brass bolt Scissors. ....... 10c
3 quart Granite Sauce Pan.........l0 c
25c Buggy Whip. 10c
Large Turkish Bath Towel l0c
IL inch Meat Dish. ............. loo
8 and 10 inch Glass Bowls. ....... loo
ATmour's Witch Hazel Soap, 3
cakes for. -. l0c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Messrs. Wilcoxen and Taylor, Of
Fayette, former NJ. NJ. A. students,
vert In this city Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Folk Names Road Delegates.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, August 90
Because of other engagements, Gov.
Folk has declined an invitation TO at
tend the American roadmakers' con-
vention, to be held In Port Huron,
Mich August 29-3l. He appointed,
however, the following named gentle
men as delegates to represent Missouri
In that meeting: ]. T.. johnson, Mex
leo; f. M. Owings, Sturgeon; j. o.
Terrill, Vandalia; ]. w. Dowell, Ben
ton City, were the Audrain County
delegates.
We would like to list a few more
good farms Ia this county right away,
and II you desire to sell your farm we
would be glad to have you call and
register 1t with US for sale.
dI W LAKENAN & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Verd Harrison left Monday for
Hlgbee, where be will make his home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

Prosecuting attorney Jno. ID. Orear
came down from MEXICO Wednesday
10 look after some business matters.
Mr.. Orear says be expects 10 hew TO
the line In all prosecutions, without
fear or favor. The law-ablding cit
liens Of Audrain are greatly In major
ity and they will uphold him his
efforts 10 enforce the law.-Farber
Forum.
Prof. MARYLAND, Iof Armstrong. is
the guest OF friends in this city,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
99c STORES
Special Offerings!
Special All paY Aug. 2s.

81 Hammock, this day. roc
l gallon Milk Crooks, this day .4fc
Mrs. Potts Sad Irons, this day,
set. &c
Galvanized Refrigerator Pans, this
day ........... .2lc
SOC Rat Traps, large wire kind. .3lc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
Call for Fees.

/ have in my hands for payment
witness fees, sc, for the following
named parties, viz:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

The above is a true picture Of the $4,000 dwelling situated on this
addition that will be given away to a lucky purchaser on day Of SALE
TERMS: Onethird cash, balance in one and two years with
seven per cent interest on deferred payments. For further inorms
ton regarding this sale call on or write
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
STOCK N FARM NOTES.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3D.

BiN ~ DAOth
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3D.
Hogs $4,000. higher.
Left over 1895.
Light 5 s5(d6 35.
Mixed 5.75a6.35
Heavy 5.55(66.30
Rough, 5.5o(65 80
Cattle II, 0 1Oc higher
EAST ST. LOUIS MARKET.
Hogs $500 10 higher.
Topics
Bulk 6.1s(d625
Cattle 1000
Sheep $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24
BuYing Audrain Mules.

J. j. Danes, of Tennessee, returned
to-day after a pleasant visit With B.
r. Middleton He purchased three
car loads OF yearling mules during
his visit, selected from the punches OF
Jim Jones and Curt Rogers.
This makes about 30 cars OF mules
Mr.. Danes has shipped from this city
In the last i years.
Mrs. A. E. Neis and children after a
pleasant visit Of ten days with Charley
Schopp and family left Saturday for
their home in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-24

This addition contains forty Of the most beautiful and best located od
the boulevard and lust west of Washington Park.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
x1DpIrrows SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

Az tile shoot OF the Middletown Shoot
mo Association held April 9th, the atten-
dance was very poor, but tile shooting of
RI. Duryea was excellent. He snc-
ceeded in amashi y SO out OF 100 and AZ
ont of 30 which stands second to F. Pools
record Of 93 ont Of 100.
Troke Shot at Per Cent
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
MURDERER THORN MUST HANG
Board of Pard0ns Refuses to Recommend
Pardon of Convicted Man

Charles Thorn, alias John Boozer. col
ored, will be hanged by Sheriff Gillis al
the county workhouse next Friday morn
ing unless Governor Lea extends the
respite of the condemned man.
The Board Of Pardons Thursday refused
to recommend pardon for Thorn or
Boozer, who was convicted OF the murder
of George D. Farra in his home OH the
New Castle causeway on December 14th,
1897. Sheriff Gillis must hang Thorn or
Boozer, although the Legislature passed a
law requiring execution OF criminals for
capital offenses to be done under direction
of the workhouse trustees. This law does
not operate until after May lst, however.
Thorn was sentenced to be hanged on
February 18th, but Governor Lea has
twice extended the respite while ]. Frank
Ball appeared before the Board Of Pardons
with an appeal for all unconditional par.
don. Mr.. Ball contends that Boozer i
not the negro Thorn who was at the
Farra home and who is alleged to have
murdered Farra. The Board Of Pardons
considered the identification OF Thorn
positive, however, and refused to recon-
mend that Thorn be pardoned.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
DOG CLEVER AT CATCHING MUsKRATs

Trappers Of this section to be up to
date must have thoroughbred Musk
rat Dog" to complete his equipment.
The report comes from Wilmington that
William Ii. Hilles Esq, who has resided
near the Delaware River, owns a great
Dane and French wire haired terriers
During the past winter the great Dane
has proven to be an expert at catching
muskrats. 1t has been the dogs custom
each morning to 60 down to the river
bank and sit there near little stream.
When muskrat would appear the dog
would plunge into the water and catch
the muskrat by the back. Then the
prize would be borne to the Hiles
stables where the coachman, Patrick k
Cunning, would skin the muskrat and
the dogs would have picnic. This con-
tinued during the winter and the musk
rats hides saved.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
SASSAFRAS

Mr.. Stonewall johnson is quite sick.
Mr.. William Shallcross left OH Monday
for Chestertown.
Miss Alice Dreka is being entertained
by McDonough friends.
Miss Leole Vansant visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Atwell OH Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Thomson visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Phemies Jones on Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phemies Jones are enter
tertaining relatives from Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sylvester enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Griffith on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sylvester enter
tanned Rev. Frank s. Cain on Monday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Griffith enter
tanned his father, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert s.
Griffith on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Ernest enter
tained for dinner on Monday Mr. and
Mrs. Robert S. Griffith.
Lousia, the little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Shepard Morris is lying very III
threatened with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stradley, {
Galena, visited their daughter, Mr.. anC
Mrs. William Stradiey on Friday.
Mrs. John T. Ernest and Mrs. Rober
Is. Griffith were entertained by he
mother, Mrs. Gunkel on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Johnston ant
children, Of Blacks, we're entertained b.
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stradley enter
tained his sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Georg,
Johnston and children, Of Blacks, on Sun
day afternoon.
Messrs. Jacob 7. Shallcross and Harry
Griffith left on Tuesday morning for Ken
nett Square, Chester County, driving tht
entire distance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Biggs and chill
dren, OF near Chesapeake City, visited he
parents Mr.. and Mrs George Johnston
for several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stats enter
tained her father, Mr.. and Mrs. Rober
S. Griffith on Sunday at their beautiful
home at the edge Of Sassafras.
Mrs. Rachel Stradey and two children
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Johnston and thre'
sons were entertained on Sunday by thei
parents, MIR. and.Mrs. Robert Johnston.
| Mrs. Sheppard Morris assumed he
duties as postmistress on Tuesday morn
ing. The office was made vacant By tn
removal OF Mr.. Robert s. Griffith iron
our town.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
New CASTLE COUNTY, IS.

To THE SHERIFF OF New CASTLE COUNTY,
GREETING:
Whereas, Gertrude Woolsey
by her Petition to the Judges
of our Superior Court, filed
in the office of the Prothon-
otary Of said Court in and for
New Castle County, for the cause
[Seal1 Of complaint therein alleged, has
made application to our said
Judges that a decree may be
pronounced dissolving the mar
riage existing between the Peti-
toner and Samuel d. Woolsey.
We, therefore, command you, as you
were heretofore commanded, that You
summon Samuel D. Woolsey, that he be
and appear before the Judges Of our said
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington, on Monday, the Twenty
second day Of May next to answer the ale
cations OF the said petitioner, Gertrude
Woolsey according to the Act Of Assembly
in such case made and provided, and aslo
to do and receive what the Court shall
then and there consider concerning him
in this behalf as to the Court shall seem
meet and consistent with the provisions
Of the said Act Of Assembly.
And have you then there this writ.
Witness the Honorable Chas. B. Lore,
at Wilmington, the Sixteenth day ol
March A. d. nineteen hundred and five.
FRANK +. SPEAKMAN,
Issued April Sd, 1905. Prothonotary.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
Insect Deaths

Moths lay their eggs at
about this season. See that
your furs and woolens are
protected by moth balls,
camphor, or other suitable
anti-moth drugs.
Insect Powder will be
needed throughout the sea-
son; we have a pure Dalma-
tian Powder of superior
quality.
Special insects require
special destroyers, but we
have what is needed and
can tell you what to use and
how to use it.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
FRED E. BACH, Register Of wills.
New CASTLE COUNTY, s..

THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
To THE SHERIFF OF New CASTLE COUNTY,
GREETING
Whereas, Mary P. Connolly
by her Petition to the Judges Of
our Superior Court, filed in the
Office Of the Prothonotarv Of
said Court in and for New Castle
TSeal1 County, for the cause of COM
plant therein alleged, has made
application to our said Judges
that decree may be pronounced
dissolving the marriage exist
ing between the Petitioner and
Harry w. Connolly.
We, therefore, command you, as you
we're heretofore commanded, that you
summon Harry w. Connolly, that he be
and appear before the Judges Of our said
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington, on Monday, the Twenty
second day of May next to answer the allie
cations Of the said petitioner, Mary i.
Connolly, according to the Act Of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided, and
also to do and receive what the Court
shall then and there consider concerning
him in this behalf as to the Court shall
seem meet and consistent with the pro-
visions Of the said Act Of Assembly.
And have you then there this writ,
Witness the Honorable Chas. B. Lore,
at Wilmington, the Sixteenth day OF
March A. D. nineteen hundred and five.
FRANK L. SPEAKMAN,
Issued April Sd, 1905. Prothonotary
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
THE STATE SUPPLIES
Board Organizes and Will Forestall
prnreedinos Taken TO Award Contracts


Dover, DEL, April 6th.-The new
Board of State Supplies organized TINS
afternoon and will forestall proceedings
taken to award any state contracts, even
the printing Of the journals OF the two
Houses.
The governor having approved OF the
bill creating the board Of three members
the governor, secretary OF state aha
state treasurer, these three. officials tins
afternoon organized by electing Governor
Lea president and Secretay OF state JOS
eph L. Cahall, secretary.
Alter the organization, Secretary "a
hall said: "The new Board OF State sup,
plies will advertise for proposals Tor oids,
the advertising beginning April l5th' for
supplying the state with all necessary
supplies, the publication Of the journals
Of the two Houses, the furnishing OF the
printed laws enacted by the last Legisla
ture, the publication Of the state audi
tors report and the report OF all the state
departments, and each item will be regn
Iarly awarded by contract in writing Wit
the board"
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
Wilmington District

Presiding Elder, j. ID. utter.
Barclay, A. ]. Wallace; Catlin, G. A.
Norwood; Chesterville, W. c. Armstrong,
supply; Cheswold, J. c. Bantom; Crump-
ton, ]. E. Davis; Delaware City, W. II.
Johns; Dover, J. H. Johnson; Galena, G.
w. Moore; Hockessin, ]. E. Stanton,
supply; Little Creek, r. S. Johns, supply
Marydel, G. T. Fields; Middletown, W.
2. Waters; Millington, F. ]. Lee; New
Castle, G. B. Coleman; Newport, w. E.
Hilton; Odessa, !. II. Johnson; Port
Deposit, S. T. Parker; Sassafras, a. w
Lowber; Smyrna, E. o. Parker; Town
send, ]. K. Adams; Wilmington, Ezion
+. ri. Butler; Haven, Z. II. Webb; Mt
Joy, w. J. l. Hughes.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
M1DDLETowN, DEL, APRIL 8, 1905.
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

The City of Chicago decided
by an impressive majority, on
last Tuesday, to embark on mum
cipal ownership on large scale.
The only issue in their city cleo
ton whether the city should or
should not secure the present
street railway systems at once
by condemnation proceedings, or
wait until the present leases ex-
pired before beginning the oper-
alton of the trolleys by and
through the city officials. The
result shows that a majority OF
the voters are now ready for the
change. The conditions under
which the street railways OF that
city have been run for several
years is complicated and quite
unsatisfactory. By means OF
s:Frenzied Finance" the com
panies have been loaded down
with bonds and water stock until
the roads cannot be profitably
managed. The city proposes to
alter all this.
The experiment will be watch
ed with great interest all over this
country. In Europe, municipal
ownership is an established fact,
but there has been a disposition
in this country to leave all these
matters to private capital. In
truth many people and some
newspapers, do not hesitate to
say that the venture must end
disastrously for the city, giving
as-the reason, that the tempera-
ment of the American people and
especially our system Of govern.
mentis not adapted to work Of
this character. In smaller com
munities, the municipalities own
and operate their public utilities
as light, water, sewers, &c, but
in the selection of officials in
these places, politics, or rather
partisan politics, seldom enters
When a good man is secured he
is usually retained, and if a bad
man be selected, party affiliations
will not save him. In the larger
cities, however, every public
question is settled more from
partisan view point than from
the desire to best protect ano
conserve the public good. There
fore, the action Of the voters O
Chicago becomes a matter @
almost National concern.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
BISHOP MAKES APPOINTMENTS

On Sunday night Bishop Berry com
pleted the list Of appointments for the
Delaware M. E. Conference (colored)
The cabinet had considered the feasibil.
ity Of forming New York district, but
the churches throughout that section
were found to be not quite ready and the
plan did not work out.
The presiding elders Of Salisbury.
Philadelphia and Cambridge districts are
new appointees.
Middletown transcript., 1905-04-08
Lippincott & Co.,
3O6-3l4 Market St., 9 East Sd St.
Wilmington. Del.
THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY =
nEGIsTER,s ORDER.
REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,

REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Feb. |, 1895
Upon the application of John A. David.
Administrator of Benjamin f. David late OF
Blackbird Hundred in said county deceased,
it is ordered and directed by the Register
of Wills that the Administrator aforesaid give
notice of granting of Letters of administration
upon the estate Of deceased, with the date of
granting thereof, by causing advertisements
| to be posted within forty days from the date
Of such etters in six of the most public places
| Of the County of New Castle, requiring all per-
| sons having demands against the estate to pre-
| sent the same. or abide by an act OF
| Assembly in such case made and royided
and also cause the same to be inserted within
| the same period in THE MIDDLEToWN TRAN
SCRIPT, newspaper published in Middletown
| Del. and to be continued therein two months
| ,~, Given under the hand and seal Of
| lsEAL office of the Register of Wills afore
| t---J said. at Wilmington, in New Castle
| Co inty aforesaid, the day and year above
| written.
| FRED E. BACH, Register of Wills.
| NoT1CE-Notice is hereby given that Letters
| of Administration were in ( ue form OF law
| granted unto the undersigned on the First
| day of February A. ID. l905 and that all per
4 sous having claims against the estate OF the
deceased must present the same duly attestt q
| to the said Administrator on or before the
| First day Of February 1876, or abide the Act
4 of Assembly in such case maze and provided
JOHN A. DAVID.
| Administrator
Address, Taylors Bridge, Delaware.