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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
A MISSOURI GOOD
ROADS SCHEME
The Farmers Near Revier Have Or
ganized Clubs to Work the
Highways.

BEvIER, Mo, July A.-Farmers who
live along rural route No. 2, out Of
here, have organized road working
clubs Of from four to six members.
Each club has a road drag and assumes
responsibility for a given number of
miles. The entire route is worked af.-
ter every rain. The rural mail car
rier, G. A. Smith, challenges anybody
In the State to produce as good a
section OF dirt road as the one he
travels over. By the clubbing plan no
one has to make any great sacrifice to
perform his share Of the work. There
is a keen rivalry between the different
clubs to make their respective juris-
dictions excel in smoothness. Gull
verts, fencing and hills are also treated
and repaired by the clubs. The scheme
was inaugurated to furnish the mail
carrier a good route In the bad wealth
er. 1t was found that a little extra
effort would make q first class, perma-
ment road, and the farmers decided to
perfect their system. The road is now
ideal for any sort Of vehicles or auto
mobiles. Smith says that two years
experience in the service has convinced
him shat the drag is the best tool for
the country road. With about two
hours labor, including one man and a
team, shortly after a rain, the farmer
can make half a mile of good road, and
1t will remain so until another heavy
rain comes, when, OF course, the per-
Torrance will have to be repeated.
The clubs along route No. 2 have
demonstrated to their satisfaction
that it is cheaper to build good roads
by their individual effort than to de.
pend on the old system followed by
the county"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON Cry, July 29-HardiI
Douglass returned to st. Louis, Sur
day.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Wadkin
Saturday, July 20, a SON.
Misses Myrtle, Laurna and Heller
Hofeses are visiting relatives neal
Montgomery City.
Mrs. A. G. Painter, who has beer
visiting relatives here for some time
returned to st. Louis Monday.
Thrashing is nearly completed IL
this neighborhood. Oats made from
20 to 30 bushel per acre.
A series Of meetings will commenc,
at the Presbyterian church Thursda!
night July q, and will continue owe
Sunday, August 8, and perhaps longer
Albert Chandler moved to Martins
burg last week and Fred Squires nov
lives where Chandler did.
Mrs. Nettle Wilson Fairchild, whit
formerly lived here, but now 0
Oklahoma, has been visiting friend
here.
Robt. Brown spent Sunday will
Albert Harrison.
A. Collins and wife were visitor
| here Sunday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
G. Z. MADDOX
Writes an Open Letter to John Gan.
der.

Mr.. John Camden.
MoLINo, Mo July, l9O5.-Dear Sir:
lou said | should get the burrs cut Of
my name and the prejudice out of my
system and mix up with the people
now on earth. o, mol l can not do
that. | have often been told that you
could not serve to masters at once.
You have to serve one at the other.
You ask me to stand with you on
the railroad bridge that spans the
railroad track and look towards Eng.
land and other fine things you have.
Did you ever while on the bridge that
spans the railroad track looking at all
OF these nice things you have seen?
Did you ever think to raise your eyes
up to your Heavenly Father, that gave
you all of those things. Your Heay.
emily Father, with mother earth, put
all OF those things there and now what
are you all doing in return, If you all
NM az : AZ 'oa ne'eniy
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
FURIOUS RUNAWAY.
A. r. WATERWAYS Horse Runaway
Early Saturday Evening Slightly
Injuring His Owner.

Saturday evening between six thirty
and seven O'Clock a horse belonging to
A. r. Waterman, manager of the Grand
Opera house, runaway slightly injur.
ing his owner but causing no othel
damage. The animal is just being
broken and will not stand we'll. Mr.,
Waterman had watered him at the
trough in Hardin Park place and was
stepping into the runabout when the
horse started, knocking him over and
running n wheel across the head Of
the PROSTATE man. Going north on
Clark ave the horse dashed frantically
through the crowded business portion
of the city finally being caught on
North Jefferson street. Mr.. Waterman
besides being stunned was not injured
seriously and the harness and run.
about did not suffer in the least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
REHAULING ELECTRIC
LIGHT PLANT
Almost an Entire New Plant Install
ed by the Mexico Light and
Power Co.

The Mexico Electric Light and
Power Co., are rehaulng their plant
and installing new and u~p-to-date
machinery throughout. New boilers
have replaced the old ones and one new
dynamo was also placed.
The Light company have a plant
that has few equals in a city of this
size and give the best Of service. AS ar
evidence Of the success OF a day cur.
rent nothing speaks higher than the
discarding of gasoline engines and the
adoption of the electric motors, 1t Is
cheaper, takes up less space and much
clearner. Quite a few have been pur.
chased here and as many more will be
used In the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
N FE ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SANTA FE, July 26.-Mrs. Fred
Quisenberry left Thursday for Iowa,
where she will spend a month with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Chapel.s
T. L. Anderson and family,of Wells
Vile, we're called to the bedside Of her
sister, Mrs. Dora Sterrett Tuesday.
Mrs. John Thompson is suffering
from a very sore foot where she step
ped on a needle, the needle being
broken of in her foot.
Miss Clara Sterrell came home from
Kansas City Wednesday.
Dol Hanger and wife entertained
the young folks about l6 years of age,
at lawn party Tuesday night.
Remodeling the churches here.
Harry Atchison and wife,of Mexico,
visited J. B. Bates and family last
week.
Roy Fields left for Monroe City
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Bybee enter
tanned royalty Wednesday night in
honor of the cousin, Miss Iva Powell,
Of Montgomery City.
@. @. Bybee was In Laddonia Tues
day. .
Ira Tanner, of Farber, is visiting in
| Santa Fe.
Miss Alma Camplin visiting Miss
Carrie Blum, OF Youngs Creek, from
Thursday until Wednesday.
Mrs. Lutte Bond has returned from
Iowa.
Miss Alma Bishop entertained at
a lawn party Monday night.
Quite a crowd from Santa Fe attend
ed preaching at Midway Saturday and
Sunday night. The protracted meet
ing that Brother B. G.. Reavis is hold.
ing at that place is meeting with much
success II additions so far.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Mrs. J. [. Carpenter is still III at

Mrs. J. L. Carpenter is still Ill at
this writing we are sorry to state.
HollensvIlle aud Skinner crossed
bats again Saturday in a match game
Of ball, resulting In a cor of @ to s in
favor Of Hollensville.
The second team of ball players Of
Hollensville and the first nine Of Long
Branch had a match game Saturday
last. The result was q victory for
Long Branch
It. R. Bruce and C. w. Sansberry, OF
Mexico, were out Saturday and wit
messed the ball game between Hollens
Vile and Skinner, played on the form
ers ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morley, of Illinois,
are here the guestof d. W. Butler and
and family. Mrs. Worley is a sister OF
Mr.. Butler.
Young Mr.. Mnndy and Miss Goldie
Emerson were the Sunday guests Of
the Misses Baker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27

Correspondence OF the Ledger
RUSH HILL, Mo, July 20 Sickness
Is on the increase.
MIS-. Lsa soS IS reported so setter.
Charley Branley has malarial fever.
The oat crop is much better than
was expected,
The corn crop is just booming, which
will be a record breaker.
j. r. Mccall is painting his house.
The bank building has three coats
Of new paint.
There will be a pony and dog show
here to-day and a slight of hand to-
night.
Solomon Fox has his new barn COM
pleted. We are Just booming. Do
you understand
Rev. Bell preached here last Sunday
and Sunday night. The house was
filled to overlooking. Many preachers
preach a religion that will do to live
by, but Rev. Bell breaches a religion
that one can safely die by.
The Rush Hill boys went over to
Benton City last Saturday and played
a game of base ball with the Benton
City boys. The game stood 8 to 0 In
favor Of Rush Hill. Our boys are not
always asleep.
William Coleman is at the Column
bia fair this week with his striking
machine. The University boys can
test their muscle.
Louis Smith made a business trip to
Louisiana Tuesday.
Mrs. T. A. McMurtry is the guest OF
Mrs. @. d. Stewart.
DR.. Cornett shipped one a load Of
sheep to st. Louis Monday.
J.. P. Harper's force of men are home
from Larpos, Mo-, and will begin work
on county bridges at once.
The farmers all like the oat dumps,
We have two here and they r draw
ing cards. No Scaping in 1t at all.
Col. Robes Darity played to a full
house here Monday night.
r. Dye lost a fine mule last week
struck by lightning.
Harry earns has bought one-half in
terest in Coleman's restaurant.
J. w. Rodgers, cashier Of the bank
received a message Monday morning
stating that bis brother Kist Rodgers
was very sick and to come at once, and
one hour later received another stat
ing that he was dead. MI. and Mrs.
Rodgers left at moor Monday for Co
lumbia. They have the sincere sym
pathy Of the community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
.-MARTINsRuRG ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTIEsBURG, July 26.-Miss Myr-
tie Hoffsess has returned to her home
near Benton City, after a pleasant
visit with her sister, Mrs. Woodbridge.
Eugene Detienne has moved into
his new residence.
Miss Amelia Rodgers is visiting near
New Harmony.
Frank Kleinsorge was down from
Mexico Sunday.
Chas. Peyton and family spent Sun
day in Wellsville
Mr.. Pogue was called to Shamrock
recently to see his mother, who was
dangerously Ill.
Walker Woodbridge has moved into
Mrs. Alderman's house.
Mrs. Mccall has returned from
Kirksville.
A revival meeting is in progress al
the Baptist church.
Elmer Wylde was down fromBentor
City Tuesday.
Mamie Young, the amt Of Miss
Maggie Torreyson, died Sunday night
at A. @. Torreyson's in Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
L SETTLERS
Twenty-Fourth Reunion at New
Florence, August 9Th.

The Montgomery County Old Set
tiers hold their oath reunion at their
grounds, 20 acres bought this year,
New Florence, Missouri, August 9Th.
The stand privileges and concessions
already let are greater than eyer before
a merry-go-round, tent show, basket
ball, f~oot-races, shoe races, twin baby
show and many other things will in
terest the folks.
Bellfower and Big Spring Brass
Bands will make music.
Hon. ]. E. Swanger, Secretary Of
State, will be the orator Of the day.
The Wabash is arranging for extra
coach service. The indications are
for one of the largest crowds ever on
the grounds. The amusement will be
more than even.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
COUNTY NEWS.
ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHAMP, July 25.-Miss Frances
Crockett, Of Mexico and Miss Nellie
Roberts attended Sunday School al
Bethel Sunday.
Mr.. Metcaff returned to bis daughter!
Mrs. G II. Deans last week after
pleasant visit in California anC
Colorado.
Miss Nellie Booth who has been
quite sick is better.
Several of our boys gave Chas LOOMS
a surprise Saturday evening In honor of
his eighteen birthday. Light refresh.
ments were served at a timely hour
and after wishing him many returns
Of the happy occasion departed for
their homes reporting a fine time
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollock visited in Ful.
ton Sunday.
Mrs. Buckner, OF Auxvasse, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Har-
riSon.
The Sunday School convention will
meet at Beaver Dam Baptist church
July 28 and 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
BEAN CREEK ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BEAN CREEK, July go. II,
Brinker wife and daughter have re-
turnered to their home in Shelby coun.
ty ILL.,, after spending several days
with their daughter her Mrs. J.. T.
Askins.i
Emmett Byars In company with two
sisters and his grandmother visit hised
sister, Mrs. q. II. S~potwood, west Of
Mexico, Saturday and Sunday.
Master Wiley Spottswood and sister
Lillian are spending the week with
their grandfather, R. T.. Byars.
G. B. Willingham's family attended
services at Littleby NJ. E. Church and
visited their sister Mrs. Albert
Worsham.
Shelton @. Bybee, an Audrain boy,
now Railroad ticket agent at Garnett,
Kan, has bought the roller mills al
that place for $500. Shelton farmed
the old homestead near Moline In 1898.
| Bidding his friends adieu be took Tho
study OF telegraphy and is rapidly
climbing the ladder Of fame with a fail
change Of reaching the top.
A. II. Wilson, OF New Mexico,
Nephew of Robt Byass,o OF this vicinity
was thrown from a bucking bronze
and severely injured a short tim,
since.
W. W. Wilson bought a load of cat
tie from r. L. Heller at s5.45 pei
cwt. which he shipped to the St.LOuis
market Monday night. These cattle
we're well ripened and speak well Of the
feeping ability Of Mr.. Heller.
Beam s. Mundy shipped a load o.
cattle Tuesday.
George johnson, Of Mexico, is ou'
this week cutting hay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
LARGE Land Transaction,

John K. Teare and Grace G. Teare
his wife, Of Warren county, ILL.,, have
sold for $50, 900 to VIM, W. Coates, o.
Cass county, Nebraska, 800 acres Of
land in the northwest part of Audrair
county, in sections % and 36, Town
ship SO, Range 10.
This is one of the largest land trans
actions that ever took place in Au'
drain county.
The prospect for corr in Audrair
was never better than this year, ant
the price Of real estate will advance
rapidly.
There is no better investment thar
Audrain county dirt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
swift & Co.

Swift g. Co., Of East st. Louis, have
bought the produce house and business
OF the Priebe-Slmater Co., OF Mexico
NO., and will continue the business al
the same place and under the same
management as did the Priebe-Slma
ter Co. Swift & Co.are extensive buy
ers OF all kinds Of produce and will be
of great benefit to all our poultry and
produce raisers, and being represented
by Mr.. f. A. Hightshoe, who was born
and raised In our community is good
reason for our people to patronize them
extensively. d2-w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
New Electrical Effects in Theatre


New electric apparatus is being in
stalled in the Opera House, that will
enable anylattraction with metropoli.
tan electric paraphenolia to use their
instruments without fear Of blowing
a fuse or having 1t fail on them at a
critical moment, as has heretofore
been the custom.
The stage lights are beingrearranged
and clusters and spot lights strength
ened. Manager Waterman has done
this with a view Of enabling bis big
attractions to give their performances
with credit to themselves and in a
manner that will satisfy the most
critical OF bis patrons.
More big musical comedies and light
operas are booked for this season than
he had heretofore, among them are
Buster Brown, Floradora, San Toy and
q number OF others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Clark Receives Offer to Leave

Orel Clark, the Athletics pitcher
has received a telegram from Wichita,
Kas., to state bis lowest salary for
completing the season with them. No
decision has been made at present
concerning the offer. Clark and Kidd
are in Bachelor to-day assisting them
In a game against Wellsvllle with s1OC
n side to the winner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Merrill Guthrie Evans,

1t is seldom that a little life, so
brief in years, has measured SO long q
span in influence as has the life Of the
subject of this sketch. Inheriting
from a noble ancestry the sterling
qualities Of character that make an
upright man, combined with the gen.
tie and lovable traits Of childhood, he
was almost a perfect being, SO far as
perfection can be reached by frail
mortality. The constant associate Of
his mother and father, his grand
mother and aunts, he seemed mature
beyong his years, yet with his play
mates he was thoroughly child-like
and companionable, controlling all
actions, however, by the standard Of
right. His mental development was
far beyond his years, his reading and
thought showing a grasp of ideas that
indicated an intellect of high order.
That he had won his way into the
hearts of the entire community was
proven by the anxiety manifested and
| the attentions bestowed during bis
long and painful illness. No ministfa-
tion that love or kindness could sug-
gest were withheld. No service that
heart or hand could render was lack
ing, and 1t seemed that prayer went
up as from one heart to a throne OF
grace that bis life might be spared.
Long the death angel lowered and at
last 'he was not, for God took him"
The tears Of sympathy. the floral
offerings and the friends who assem-
bled to pay the last sad tribute to bis
memory showed how widespread was
the grief in his death. II in u poor,
blind, weak humanity, we ask whyY
| The answer comes back, "be still and
know that / am God; what l do thou
knowest not now, but thou shalt
know he reafter."
With the sweet assurance that the
opening portals of Heaven revealed to
him liking in His beauty" the heart
that in this life was reaching for no.
BILE things was filled with the fullness
Of God, and the mind developing here,
will grow into a full comprehension OF
the infinite. We laid the little body
beneath the hower-covered grave to
await the resurrection morning.
What II our plans for him have
changed? God knows best. What II
the hope that his life might be con
c~onsecrated to the service Of the Mas
ter has been thwarted? Who knows
what seeds have been sown that will
be garnered in the future? To The
community he has been a benediction
to the family a blessing, to the par
ents a Joy Of which are left the sweei
memories of the years he has lent Il
them. Honored by having been thu
parents Of such a son, while theil
hearts are bleeding and sad that he /
gone, they can thank God that b,
came into their lives, and feel tina
they are nobler and better for hi
having lived.
. Simple funeral services were con
Quoted by DR.. ]. @. Maple, the old pas
tor of the family, "Uncle joe" a
Merrill fondly called him, assisted b.
Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer. 1t was
personal bereavement 10 both o
them, but they turned to the word
of holy writ for comfort for themselye
| as well as the friends. The hymn
so sweetly sung were the favorites Q
the little boy, and a long processio
of friends followed the remains to tn
beautiful resting place Of the dead
His work is done, but we can take u
the broken threads and do what W
may to complete the fabric.
Mrs. ], q. III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Dodeed a Meteor.

George W. Gearing, a farmer near
Wamego, while in his barnyard the
other night was almost hit by a
meteor. 1t struch within twenty
feet Of him He dug it out of the
ground and now has it on exhibition.
1t Is about the size of an ostrich egg
and looks like an old-fashioned "Nigg-
err Headn stone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
FROM no

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RowKNA, July ga large crowd
was present to hear Rev. Mitchell
Sunday morning and evening at Beth
lehem.
Several Of u citizens were in Paris
last week attending the trial OF Mr.
and Mrs Jas. Foreman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Q. H. Hamilton's Mother Dead.

G. II. Hamilton, who conducts a
tailoring shop In this city, is home
from West Plains, Mo, where he at.
tended the sick bed and funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Hamilton, who died at
her home, July 10.
The LEDGER joins other friends in
extending sincere sympathy to Mr..
Hamilton in the loss Of his mother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Lunatic Paints Hair Red, White and
Blue.

CARTHAGE, Mo-, July 22.-Love for
the flag under which he fought turned
the mind Of Veteran 0. W. Pearson,
Of Joplin. He had been apprehended
after he had succeeded In painting his
hair a brilliant red, in an attempt to
put on the red, white and blue OF Old
Glory.
He was a pitiable sight when the
officers carried him into the car to
bring him to the county jail in Garth
age. The old mans locks were q pure
white before be applied the paint. He
explained that as Don as the red paint
had dried he intended intermingling
the blue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Fishinq Party.

James wilkins, James Tomlinson,
Lon Smith and Frank McCord leave
Wednesday morning at 4 O'Clock to
re stock their supply Of fish stories
by a two days trip to Salt Rives north
OF this city. The sport expected will no
doubt proves most interesting in the
story line-should it happen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
I.earn tn bs a stenograuher,

Individual lessons in shorthand
Lessons will be given at night to any
one employed during the day. Lessons
every other day, IS per month. Call OF
write Mrs. r. s. DOUGLASS,
GOA S. Jefferson,
20S 81 colt Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Bachelor Defeats wellsville.

In the game Monday between
Bachelor and wellsville the former
came out victorious by the score Of 7
10 q and carried home the hundred
dollar side bet. Clark's pitching was
a feature of the game.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
IA p Realty Dead.

e. r. Beatty, "a years Of age, died
at his home near Cant, Mo-, SATURDAY
morning. He had been i'll for years
Mr.. Beatty was we'll known, and hii
death is greatly mourned by many
frieude
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Business Men Meeting.

Tuesday evening in the Elks' Lodge
rooms a meeting of business men was
held to introduce Mr.. johnson, Of
Chicago, who has charge Of the work o.
advertising lAudrain County in the
Droyers Journel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Mrs. Truex Funeral.

The funeral Of Mrs. II. E. Truck
who died Monday morning, was helt
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 from thu
Baptist church. Revs. G. @. Selec
man, A. A. Wallace, A. W. Koken
doffer and j.. S. Jesse conducted The
services.
There were many beautiful flora
offerings.
The pail bearers were: w. S. Hag
gard,C @. A. Witherspoon, ]. W. Million
]. F. Griffee, T. H. Winans and ]. e,
Jesse,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27

have first-class grass, which has
not been pastured this season, for
about 50 head of stock. Drop me Q
card or call at W. X. Potts farm,
mile southeast OF town.
1a7.3t I0-lt. DICK CARTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Need Rain in South Audrain.

Thomas Crum,o of South Andrain, was
in town Tuesday and In speaking Of
crops said: 'Oorn is doing nicely and
will continue to do SO II it rains. We
have not had a good rain for ever two
weeks and it is badly needed"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27

of these desirable vehicles is always
kept up to such a high standard Of
quality, as well as quantity, that every
one who has a horse can find something
here to suit his taste and needs, with
out taxing his strong box Or bank
account unduly.
FERRIS g. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27

Sam Sharp is Ill. Fred Morris is
filing bis position in the Savings
Bank,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
OGlce at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending July q, 1905, which II moi
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the dead letter office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in THU
list will please say advertised"
Baker, Mrs Jennie Carter, Mamie
Cason, Mrs A DeAyonsture, &c
Easter, Jno Kuroki Remedy ca
Lair, Mrs II Munsell, May
Moore, Grace Nelson, L e
Marshall, Mrs Carrie II
Gilman, Ottie P~emberton, VIM
Rumsee, Sarah Ragsdale, Tom
Storyen, Allen Steck, Verna E L
Smith, A Taylor, IA
Wallace, Shedrlck ~
Waller, Rev A w Young, Moses
Mccoy, J W
GEORGE II. KUNKEL,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27

50 acres Of land, all In cultivation,
two miles from Mexico. Well fenced
no buildings. Price $50 an acre. APP
ply at LEDGER office. az WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-07-27
Child Badly Injured.

The ten year old daughter Of ]. W.
Tanner, living on the Q. f. Clark
farm northwest of this city, was per-
haps fatally injured Sunday after
noon by falling astride a fence. The
child, with several other little ones,
was trying to walk the top board
when she slipped and fell astride the
upturned plank. A physician was
called who states that the injury is
very serious.