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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-01
House Blown 20 Atoms.

Weston, w. Va. Dec. 1.-The worst
explosion in this section, occurred last
night, three miles from here, when the
home OF Charles Douglass was blown to
atoms and Douglass, his wife, and two
children literally torn TO pieces, and
the pieces consumed by the FIRE which
followed. The explosion was caused by
a valve blowing out OF large gas pipe
within a few feet of the house.
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Engagement Announced.

Madrid, Dec. 1.-The formal announcements
of the engagement Of King Alfonso of Spain,
and Princess Victoria Eugenia Sulia Eva,
daughter Ofthe Dowager Princess Henry of
Battenberg, and the youngest niece Of King
Edward Of England. has been made.
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Cleared for Action

When the body is cleared for action, by
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. you can tell II by
the bloom Of health on the cheeks; the bright.
ness Of the eyes: the fImness Of the flesh sud
muscles; the buoyancy Of the mind. Try
them. At E. ). Leadbsater & Sens drug
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New York stoek Marker.

New York, Dec. 1.-The stock market was
considered remarkably strong following the
holiday and. except IN FEW issues, STOCKS
were in scant supply and advanced easily on
appearance Of any usual buying. Most Of the
interest in the trading was in the industrial
groups,
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The Market,

Georgetown, Dee. l.-whs., 7OasO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
FATHER OF MRS. WATSON
FORMERLY LIVED HERE.
Father of Murdered Woman Former
ly Lived Near Laddonia, This
County.

The trial Of DR.. J. T. Watson, OF
Denver, Colo, charged with taking
the life Of his wife by means Of NOR
phine and other poisons, commenced
at New London Monday afternoon
with Judge Ely presiding.
-Four hundred visitors were In the
town, called there by the promised
sensational developments.
The qualifying Of the jury out Of a
venire Of 100 was begun. After nine
had been excused on account Of sick
ness twenty-five Others were rejected
out Of thirty-six examined, leaving
only fourteen for the necessary
panel from which the defense will
have the statutory privilege Of
scratching twenty and the state eight.
In all the jurymen examined this af-
ternoon the fact was brought out that
the printed articles In the newspapers
we're widely read and we're the basis
for opinions formed. Court adjourned
at 0 o'clock until Tuesday morning.
1t will be Wednesday afternoon or
Thursday morning, according to pres
emit indications before the taking OF
testimony begins.
Mrs. Watson was a daughter OF
John Suter. who, the old residents Of
Audrain county will remember, lived
on Lick Creek in this county many
years ago.
The alleged murder was committed
In Rails county, Mo, while DR.. Wat
son and wife were visiting relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
1000, 200 Odd Things,
Where Low Prices Rules.
Mexico, Mo.
DEATH OF ROY HEDGES.
Second Death in One Family Within
a Weeks Time-Funeral Will be
Held Tuesday.

Roy Emerson Hedges, aged % years,
died at the home OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Hedges, northwest
of this city, at $3.50 O'Clock Monday
morning. Death was due to pnemo-
mia.
This is the second bereavement
within this family in the last week,
the deceased's brother, Ralph, having
preceded him to the grave only last
Wednesday from the ravages of the
same dreaded malady.
The deceased was born In Harrison
county, Iowa, and came with his par
ents to this county about 4 years ago.
he was Of most exemplary habits and
his death has removed from our midst
a most noble young man.
Funeral services were conducted
at the family home Tuesday at one
o'clock by Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer.
Burial was made at the city ceme-
terry,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Leona Turner Dead.

Leona, the seven-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. @. Turner, died at
the home Of her parents in Wellsv lille
on Tuesday morning at 9 O'Clock Of
appendicitis. An operation was per-
formed Monday evening at ! o'clock,
from which the child never rallied.
The funeral services over the re-
mains were held from the NJ. e.
church, south, in Wellsville, by Rev.
Mr.. Middleton Wednesday afternoon
at 100, and the body was inferred
in the cemetery at that place.
Leona was an exceptionally bright
little girl, and Of q sweet disposition.
She joined the NJ. e. church, South,
in this city about a year ago under the
preaching Of Rev. Mr.. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. Turner have the sim
cere sympathy Of their friends In this
city in their sad bereavement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

and other necessary hauling done be
fore the roads get bad.
Little Cecil Tanner, who has beer
very sick, is improving.
Mrs. Oscar Martin has been quite
sick.
Lee Browns family has been sick
with la grippe but are improving.
MI. and Mrs. Joe Martin visited o.
J. Woods Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morley gave an
oyster supper last Wednesday night,
which the Moline people enjoyed very
much.
Harry Day has rented a farm near
Worcester.
Almer Mundy visited Moline Wed
nesday night.
We have a new lodge at Moline
which is called Sons Of Rest.
Claud Thomas, of Rush Hill, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Day Saturday and
Sunday.
Joe Bolts sold to Josiah Marshall
40 acres Of land at s25 per acre.
Mrs. Bozarth died Sunday night and
was buried Tuesday at Berea.
Charley Martin and wife returned
home after a weeks visit with rela-
tives In Monroe county.
Frank Dowell bought Tanner and
Days corr at As cents.
W. W. Wilson is still very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
THAT HOME

was paid for by commencing to save
Just a little at a time. You ought to
begin to save now. 1t makes but little
difference what you earn. You can
save a little every week or month IL
you try. Open an account here, now.
That is the way TO start.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST co.
will pay you interest and It Is not so
tempting to spend the money IL 10 is
deposited here. Try it and you will
see how others accumulate money. You
can't save it In your pocket.
Some Of u bargains in city pro-
perty.
No. 130--Good 8 room dwelling,
stable and other out buildings, nice
lot fruit, 3 lots; location good. Price,
$1,000.
No. 131-Six nice lots, cheap at 5000.
No. 132-Two good building lots,
good location; price, $3.50.
No. 1888 room dwelling, good large
barn, 3 lots ground. Price, s10T5.
No. 134-Good 4 room dwelling, in
good condition; 2 lots. Price, $1,000.
No. 1852 lots in Ladd's Addition,
$50.
No. 136-one Of the incest residen-
ces in Mexico; fine location; $500.
Nc. 1s7-Buildlng lots In Woodlawn
at $500, $3.50 and and $500 per lot. See
these fine building lots.
No. 13S-A fine business building,
fine location,good Investment. Price,
800, 900.
No. 1876 acres ground, good dwell
ing, barn and other outbuildlngs, fine
lot fruit. Price $500.
No. 140-4-room dwelling and out
buildings, l lot. Price, $500.
No. 141-3-room dwelling, 3 lots.
Price, $3.50.
Real Estate Department.
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST co,
MEXICO, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Jan. A.-John Trimble
shipped a carload Of hogs from here
to st. Louis last week.
@. E. Casper shipped a car load Of
hogs from here to st. Louis last week.
The Beagle Brothers and John john
son hauled corn from the car they had
shipped here last week.
Several ladies from here were in
Mexico Saturday shopping.
The Woodman supper was a success.
After the supper three large and
beautiful cakes we're disposed Of by
voting on the most popular young
lady, the ugliest young man and the
prettiest baby. Miss Ethel Maxwell
carried off the cake as the most popu-
lar young lady. The cake brought
$19. 90 at n cent a vote. Art Goolsby
carried off the cake for being the ug-
Hest young man. The cake brought
IS. 70. The cake for tine prettiest baby
brought SIS. 10 and was carried of by
Louis Fox, infant son of Boss Fox and
wife. The three cakes Melted s44 30.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
SANTA FE ITEMS

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, Jan. 25.-Mr. and Mrs.
Krudle and children, Of near Rush
Hill, visited Jake Dillon and wife last
| week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Sharp,
last week, o daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Bybee,
Jan. II, a daughter.
Clarence Force and Newt Bishop
made o business trip to Rush Hill
Monday.
Roy Fields left for his home at Mon
roe City Tuesday.
The literary society was quite a sue
cess Friday night. VIII meet again
Feb. 3.
Miss Josie Bullock entertained quite
a number with a party Saturday
night.
John M. Sherman, of Paris, visited
friends here last week.
Ed Hendrix made a business Trip to
Laddonia Thursday.
Mrs. John Powell returned to her
home in Paris Sunday.
Miss Fay Bates visited Perry rela-
tives Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Force, of near Centralia, is
at the bedside OF her mother, Mrs.
Carter, who is very Ill.
Fred Quisenberry and N. A. Dull
were in Paris one day last week.
James Bledsoe is very poorly.
Miss Genia Carter is teaching school
for Miss May Mosley. who is Ill OF Ia
grippe.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Crump has been very Ill of pneumonia
but is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Quisenberry
are no better.
Nell Wilson is Ill.
G. A. Beamer and son, Champ, OF
Ash, Mo-, visited friends here last
week.
The young folks enjoyed a skating
party Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
A Former Mexico Girl.

The musical and literary program
was we'll rendered, and its success was
largely due to Miss L. G. Walton, who
contributed a very nice and we'll
chosen short speech, paying a high
compliment to the efficient manner in
which the affairs Of the society has
been conducted in the past, and pre-
dicted a most successful career for
both societies in the future.
The above notice appeared Ia the
Imperial Magazine which is devoted
to all secret societies. 1t vas from a
st. Louis Camp Of M. W. A. Miss
Walton is well known here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
SKINNER ITEMS.

correspond encc OF Inc Ledger.
SKINNER, Jan. 25.-Rev. CA. Mitch
ell filed his regular appointments at
Bethlehem Saturday and Sunday.
Good and %appreciative audiences out
to each meeting.
EN- McCally and Frank Fowles were
out hunting n day recently and
bagged 116 rabbits. They emptied 121
shells.
VIM. Sharp will have a public sale
next Friday Of his life stock and farm
ing utensils.
Taylor Berry, entire family are the
victims of the grip.
John Blum drilled for water recent
ly. Went 2l0 feet and struck an
abundance OF water.
Otie Baker has been Ill of late but
we are glad to state she is now con
v~alescent.
Judge Squirting and ]. b. Baker con-
tracted 400 Nebraska wethers each to
Henry Cant to go the first half Of May
at IS per cwt. Also the wool from off
them at &c per pound.
Creech brothers have rented Of
Walter Beaver 800 acres known as the
Bruce farm. Walter will return to
Illinois.
P. +. Bruce engaged a load of hogs
to Roy Faddis recently to go the the
first half Of February at s5.07i.
There are reports of scarlet fever in
or near our neighborhood. Mr.. Rob
bins folks on Lakenan s. Barnes place
has this dreaded disease. Ben Gant's
little boy is reported worse. He also
has the scarlet fever.
George Deane has just finished dig
ging a well for John Blum and is now
repairing one on the @. +. Clark farm,
after which he will dig one on Mr..
Chatman's farm.
A party Friday night at Hart Mer-
RVS. We predict an enjoyable time.
Harve Vance and wife moved to
their farm they recently purchased in
Monroe county Tuesday. Sorry to
lose such estimable people but COM
mend them to the people where they
are moving.
Miss Iva Huffman, Of near Mexico,
is visiting Mrs. Fl. 7. Squirting this
| week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Advert sed Letters.

List of letters remaining In the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending Jan. 20, 1906, which II not
called for In thirty days will be sent
to the dead letter office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters In this
list will please say advertised"
Davis, Geo Everts, Mrs Elsie
Ford, Joel French, Mrs d Fl
French, Mrs B Faber, Mrs Fannie
Gibbs, Mary Harris, Mrs ] W
Hall, John Hammack Chas, 2
King, Marie Lasswell, w
Matthews, A L Mass, CW
Peterson, @ Roberts, Charles
Spears, Emma Sims, John
Mcdonnell, Every Victein, Mrs Lucy
Young, DR.. A
GEORGE ii. KUNKEL,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
FROM AUxVAssE.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Dec. 25.-The meeting
is still in progress. They have about
| IS conversions.
Miss Annabel Criswell, Of Mexico,
is visiting at the hotel this week.
Miss Jennie Holland returned Mon
day from Fulton, where she has been
to see her sister, who Is quite i'll.
Quite a number are sick with the
grippe at this writing.
Mrs. Garwood, ST., wife Of the late
Tom Garwood, is very low.
Messrs. Claud and Grover Harrison,
of Hannibal, were here several days
last week visiting relatives and friends
and from here they went to Stockton,
Cal.
Price Harris and Miss Lucy Lemon,
Of Fulton, spent Sunday here.
Mrs. Florence Martin and daughter
Miss Ida, of Mexico, visited here the
first Of the week.
Rant HOOK, after a several weeks
visit here has returned to his duties
at Junction City Kas.
j. G. Jesse has sold his stock Of
groceries to NJ. NJ. Brown, of near
Mexico.
Huddleston & Miller sold 8 head Of
2-year-old steers to Arch Boyd, Of
Concord, for $50 per head.
Leslie Williamson, Of Beaver Dam,
and Miss Katie Atkinson were mar
ried last Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Jesse at
the brides home.
Chas. Dunn and bride have moved
to his farm near Hereford, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

Lydia NJ. Cant VS.. John w. Mackay,
hung jury. This is the third time
this case has come to trial, each time
with the same result. 1t is a damage
suit concerning the sale of a farm, In
which the plaintiff claims the defend
ant misrepresented the farm by claim
ing there was a well Of living water
on 1t.
W. S. Hathaway VS.. ]. w. McCor-
mick, verdict for plaintiff for s108.00.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Death of Mrs. Millions Aunt,

Mrs. Clara G. Stranahan, founder Of
Barnard College for Women, Column
bia University and long identified
otherwise with the higher education
of women In this country, died at her
home in Brooklyn Monday of ~apoplexy.
She was 70 years old. Mrs. Stranahan
was the widow of the late James S. T.
Stranahan. Mrs. Strapahan was a
frequent contributor to magazines and
other periodicals and was the author
of work upon French painting.
Deceased was an aunt of Mrs. John
W. Million Of Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
DR.. Cave For Chairman Of City Com
mittee.

At a meeting Of the City Democrat
ic Central Committee at the City Hall
Saturday night DR.. E. s. Gave was Sc
lected as chairman to succeed the late
Capt. ]. @. Buckner' WIN FL. Morris
and d. A. Murphy we're appointed
committeeman to ill vacancies.
AS this is the first meeting Of the
committee since the death Of Capt.
Buckner, T. Il. Roden and r. r. Ar
mold. Jr., were instructed to draft
resolutions bearing upon the de-
ceased's hearty work as a member Of
the committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
The Modern Woodmen and ROYAL

The Modern Woodmen aud Royal
Neighbors had q joint installation Of
officers Friday night. After the bus
mess Of the evening was owe excellent
refreshments, which were highly en-
joyed by all, were served by the ladies.
Ed Todd, of near Benton City, was
called here Sunday to the bedside Of
his father, who was In a critical con-
ditiOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

A customer Of ours remarked the
other day that he had been doing
business with banks for twenty years
and had paid them many dollars in
interest but that the NORTH MIS-
SOURI, TRUST co. was the only one
that had ever paid him q cent on his
deposits. w1t-ds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHAMP, Jan. 25.-Rev. Banks will
preach at Prairie View next Sunday.
Eliza Harrison bought the widow
Ford farm one dayIlast week-170 acres
for $1,000.
Claude Slonaker, Of near Long
Branch, visited In Champ recently.
A few friends Of Herbert Harrison
gathered at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. James Booth, Wednesday even
ing, giving him a pleasant surprise.
All present report a most enjoyable
evening.
Miss Minnie Mcintyre visited Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Harrison Saturday
and Sunday.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Har
rison, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Settle, Jen'
ME Wallace and Master Freddie Dean
A number from this vicinity attend
ed the Gamble arrah sale Tuesday
There was a good crowd present ant
everything sold fairly well. Mr.. Gam
BILE and wife will move to Mexico IL
the near future. We are sorry to lose
these good people from u midst, anC
wish them much success In their new
home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
MARTINSBURG TENS.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURe, Jan. 25.-Julius
Krieger made a business trip to Mont
gomery City Wednesday.
Sam Morris was down from Mexico
Thursday.
DR.. Diven was a passenger to Gen.
tralia Wednesday.
French Douglass and wife, of Ben
ton City, were here Thursday.
Ben Fennewald is up from st. Louis.
Abe Pearson and wife yer here
from Benton City Friday.
Mrs. Rhodes is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Myers, south Of town.
Miss Hattie Carver is the guest Of
Mrs. Oscar Krieger.
Walker Woodbridge returned Sunday
from a business trip to Iowa.
Frank Klemsorge was down from
Mexico Friday
Chris Stauffer and wife, Of Illinois,
and John Hoffsess and wife, Of near
Benton City, were guests OF J. W.
Woodbridge Tuesday.
Mr.. Beiderman was here Tuesday
from st. Louis in the interest Of the
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance
Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Death Of Mrs. Elizbeth Bozarth.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bozbarth wife Of
Squire Bozarth of Long Branch died
at her home Sunday night at one
O'Clock, Of a complication of diseases.
The deceased was 81 years Of age, and
a member Of the Christian Church.
Funeral services was held Tuesday
at II O'Clock, conducted by the Rev,
j. Fl. Headington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Circuit Court Notes

Jackson aud Woolery VS. Wabash r
R Co--plaintiffs secure s93.67 dam.
ages, caused by delay in transmitting
live stock to market
Jas Mangles and Bros VS. Wabash
r r Co-Judgment by consent for ESQ
B R Middleton VS. Wabash R R CO.
case on trial
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
FROM e

RltOM ~ U2At<1s
Correspondence of the Ledger.
RowENA, January 25.-Rev. @. A.
Mitchell flied his regular appointment
at Bethlehem Sunday morning and
evening.
Mrs. W. M. Settles is spending the
week with her parents near Cecil, in
Monroe county.
Fl. J. Walker and family were the
guests of his brother Tuesday.
Vera Fetchster is suffering with a
felon on her hand.
Mr.. Clarence Sharp and Miss Jessie
Guthrie were married in Mexico last
Thursday. Mr.. Sharp Is M Of Au'
drains most prosperous farmers, while
Miss Gutherie is the beautiful and
accomplished daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Guthrie. We join their
many friend in wishing this happy
couple a life of sunshine and roses.
James Lewis and son, Willard, are
the guests of his parents in Columbia.
J. A. Fountain and family, of South
Centralia were the guest of j. ].
Walker last week.
A. Arnetts house was destroyed by
fire Sunday morning.
DR.. O. W. Austene was called here
Sunday to see little Tommy Cant who
Is quite sick.
Loney Wilson, of Tulip, is the guest
of his cousin Michel Lewis.
Virgil Sansberry, who is attending
school In Mexico, visited home folks
the past week.
Miss Sallie Jackson, Of Monroe City,
who has been the guest OF her nephew,
VIM. Settles, returned home Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

Clarence Barnes ATTENDED the meet
ing Of prominent Republicans con-
vened at Jefferson City Monday for
the purpose Of reconciling the divided
interests of their party in the sena-
torial deadlock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Mayfeld in Advance of Van Dykes
Attractions

Fred Mayfeld has signed a contract
to act as general agent as the II. Wal
ter Van Dyke attractions and will as
sumo his new duties Monday with
headquarters at the Lyric theatre, st.
Joseph, Mo. Mr.. Mayfield's new plans
will not interfere with his intentions
Of organizing a repertoire company for
the summer dates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

|. NJ. Greer, first registered licensed
embalmer, in Galloway county, gradu-
ate Oriental School, Boston, class OF
's2, member State Funeral Directors
association, fifteen years an undertaken
and givesihis personal attention to all
work entrusted to care Of their firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

T. ]. HOxsey, Of Mexico, visited his
father.in-law, NJ. P. Ashworth, in
Darlington Friday. He informs US
that Mr.. Ashworth does not improve
in health as rapidly as the family de-
restitution Telegraph.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

You can transact all your financial
business with the NORTH MIS-
SOURI, TRUST 90. 1t will make
you loans at the lowest current rates
on your farm, city property, or any
other good security. A notary public
is always on hand ready to write your
deeds or mortgages and take your
Acknowledgement to same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Sam Towards Ballyhoo Phonograph.

S. S. Howard, the enterprising man
ager Of the Fix 1t shop, has placed a
large megaphone above his door and
attached it to a graphophone. The
instrument is kept running continual
ly and attracts the desired amount of
attention.
1t can be distinctly heard several
blocks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
Funeral of Harry Simmons.

Harry Simmons, q former resident
Of this city, who was killed at Kansas
City Saturday by a @. s. A. train, was
buried here Tuesday at 3 O'Clock.
A short service were held at the
grave, conducted by Rev. Gale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

P. Singer, Of Montreal, No, made
this Offices pleasant call this week and
renewed his subscription. Mr.. Singer
has been q reader Of the LEDGER from
the rear 1876.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26

Joe d. Pratt, the scientific horse
sheer, now occupies his new shop on
the site OF the old shop on Liberty
street which was destroyed BY hre-
Mr.. Pratt's new quarters are up-to-
date and handy. WI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
wi

Feed Acme Stock Food with high
priced corn and you will receive such
benefits that will equalize the differ
ence between high and low priced
corn. For sale at Middleton & Morris
Livery Stable. d1-w4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
STURGEON to Vote On Light Plant.

Sturgeon is to hold a special cleo
ton on Feb 9Th, for the purpose OF
voting the question Of bonding the
city for 5000 for municipal owner
ship of an electric light plant. There
is little opposition to the proposition
and it will In all probability carry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-26
YOUNGs CREEK ITEMS.

YOUNGS CREEK ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
YoUNes CREEK, Jan. 25.-Rev. W.
B. Craig was able to fill his appoint
ment at Long Branch last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Leach, Of Indiana, is visiting
VIM. Brenton and looking for a farm
with a view of locating in Missouri.
Tee Leeper was in Mexico last week
on the jury.
John Richardson delivered 2 car
loads of cattle w. W. Mundy recently.
W. T. Asbury delivered 2 loads Of
hogs last week to W. W. Mundy.
Gandma Bozarth died last Monday
morning at half past l o'clock after a
lingering illness. We extend sympa-
thy to the sorrowing ones. Inter
ment at Berear church.
VIM. Mundy was here last Monday
buying butcher stuff.
VIM. johnson lost 5 head Of sheep by
a rick of hay falling on them.
Those on the sick list are Taylor
Berry's family, Mrs. DR.. Settle and
]. w. Ellis.
]. W. Ellis delivered a load Of hogs tC
VIM. Munday at s425 this week.