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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
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The agitation for the removal OF
the Alton shops from bloomington
has again become a topic among rail-
!, road men. Referring to this matter
. T'oomington Bulletin says: "The
iinectIng at Jacksonville Tuesday eve
ming of Alton officials, has revived the
old talk OF the removal of the shops.
Mr.. Charleton gave 1t out that there
was to be series of these meetings at
different points on the line, but when
approached as to the nature Of the
business discussed at the Jacksonville
meeting he refused to talk. Instead
he said with twinkle Of bis eye that
1t was Just a social session. Alarm
lists have seized upon the meeting as
fraught with meaning and state that
railroad officials are not in the habit
Of gathering thus just for social ses-
sion.
"The fact that the jacksonville
meeting was a secret one and that
their local agent there met with them
seems to carry much weight In certain
quarters. But these alarmists failed
to note that there were none but
transportation officials represented at
at the meeting, and II it was to con-
slider so momentous question as the
removal of the headquarters, there
would be a representative from prac-
tically every department present.
While Mr.. Charleton's statement that
the meeting was Just social session
may not state the exact nature of the
gathering, it is safe to say that no
such subject as the removal of the
shops from Bloomington was under
consideration.
The @. s. A. has re-esta blished the
block system at Curryville, Booth,
Farber and Rush Hill. In few days
the Office at Watson will will again be
opened. When the @. g. A. took of
several trains two or three weeks ago
the above offices we're abolished as
block stations. = Bowling Green
Times.
1t is rumored that the Alton and
the Burlington are again on the outs
regarding the freight traffic arrange
meEt over the cuff and 1t is said that
after Monday the Alton will deliver
only St Louis consigned freight to
the Burlington at FELTON,. 1t is said
that on account Of the trouble the
Burlington has in getting its freight
across the river at st. Louis, the AL
ton can save time by making the ad-
ditional mileage via Roodhouse. This
will affect only the freight service
and will mean the removal OF several
crews from this city.
d. G. Henshaw, division auditor, and
George Quackenbpsh, division freight
agent both Of the Alton, were here on
business Saturday.
@. T. Williamson, route agent, U. s.
Express Co., was in this city Satur-
| Iau
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Republicans Have Love Feast.

The following citizens, prominently
identified with the Republican
party organization OF this county,
were the guestsof 1. W. Shantz, chair
man Of the County Central Commit
tee, at the Windsor Wednesday at
dinner: e. B. Keath, secretary Of the
County Central Committee; @. A.
Barnes, W. s. Hathaway, L. R. Lar
kin and L. W. Roberts.
No political significance could be
attached to the meeting other than
review Of the work Of the past cam
paign.
While not official, 1t is said that
Neideringhaus has the endorsement
OF the local county organization fol
United States Senator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
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Columbus, Ohio, May 20, 1904.

Columbus, Ohio, May 20, 1903.
Six years ago had a severe attack of
nfau1matory Rheumatism. was laid up
n b~d fn~ sl~ vrc~t,.s ed the doctors !
lad did me no good. They changed med
cines every week and nothing they pre-
rribed seemed to help me. Finally be-
Esn the use of s. s. 8. My knee and elb3w
oints were swollen terribly, and at one
ine my joints were so swollen and pain
III that / could not close them when
,pened. I was 90 bad that could not
move knee or foot. wasgetting discour-
lged, you may be sure, when began s. s.
J., but as saw It was helping me I contin-
ied 1t, and to-day am sound well man
md have never had a return Of the disease.
3 s. 8. purified my blood and cured me
II this severe case of Rheumatism after
Everything else had failed. I have rec
commended II to others with good re-
mlts. r. II. CHAPMAN.
r1ss Mt. Vernon Ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

wsiissnA yea annpis irsa.
scoTT 4 BOVINE. 60 Pad Street. Nss ysrk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris, is, that
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear consump-
tion or pneumonia, 1t will, however, be
best for you TO take that great remedy
mentioned by W. t. McGee,of Vanleer,
Tenn. II had cough, for fourteen
years. Nothing helped me, until took
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, which
gave instant relief, and effected q per-
mauent cure" Unequaled quick cure.
for Throat and Lung Troubles. AT
Woodbridge & Purdy drug store; price
SOC and sloO, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
The swim sDsoIao Company. Atlanta, Ga

after the memory OF the light hearted
frivolous and fitting butterflies and
devotees Of the gugaws of earth and
the fashions of the times have passed
into oblivion. There are many other
features in the discussion OF this sub
ject deserving attention, but we will
notice but one OF them In the closing
Of this article. 1t is the duty Of the
city board Of health to have all houses
quarantined where case Of contag-
eous or infectious disease is reported
and at the end Of such quarantine tC
disinfect by fumigation or destruction
Of all articles, such a carpets, bedding,
clothing, etc, which have been ex-
posed by the presence Of the disease
and often results in the destruction
Of all the earthly possessions Of those
families, and this destruction is not
for the benefit or safety of the parties
required to make the sacrifice, because
they are already, In most cases, i'm.
mune to the contageon from previous
attacks, but the loss Of property is fol-
the safety Of Others without proyls-
ions or resource for losses sustained,
except upon the neIghbors who are
charitably inclined, and owing this
condition Of things some people In
their extremity and poverty refuse tc
comply with the demands Of the law,
and refuse to reveal or destroy many
things that should be cremated for the
safety Of the public. The State pro.
vides that all stock condemned OF con.
tageoHs diseases, such as glanders,
Texas fever, ETC., shall be destroyed
and the owner of such shall be remun-
Grated TO the extent OF the cash value
Of the same.
Why not make provisions, II there
are none, by ordinance to fully cover
the loss Of property destroyed-for the
good Of the public from the presence
OF these maladies.
There can be no harm result from a
temperate and friendly discussion Of
all these questions. Put tine people
to thinking; let every one be on guard.
There is not home in Mexico per
haps, that is not, to greater or less
degree, In danger Of an attack from
contagion and to a very large extent
In tine efforts to control the spread Of
these maladies; every man is his
brothers keeper.
Respectfully,
J. B. HAWKINS, NJ d
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

ness. This matter was sharply called
TO mind by the presence Of the late
international show Of Mr.. John Ross,
Meikle Tarrel, Rosshlre, Scotland. On
hig-priced and high-rented Scotch
land be is breeding and feeding beef
cattle and succeeding admirably at 1t.
Other names might be mentioned,
some Of tenant farmers working with
pure-bred cattle, and some like Mr..
Ross with ss-breeds, but the fact
remains that such is being done and in
some cases on lands higher in price
than In Illinois. Mr.. Ross said:
II find II better TO breed my own
lstock than TO buyit. When you buy
In there Is the expense Of bunting up
the cattle, Of getting IL home, OF ac-
climating 1t, accustoming it to new
quarters, water and feed, few always
die or get out of condition. But II a
calf is born on the place IL hasnothing
to do but 60 ahead and grow and get
fat until some one wants itn
There is the situation In a nutshell.
About the operation Of feeding cattle
bought In there is always a specula-
lation. The man who breeds his calves
and pushes them forward to early
ripeness on his own farm should not
often find his account on the wrong
side. The beasts, Of course, must be
b,ed righs In the first place. The pro-
ducer in this way marketsthe product
Of bis farm in attractive fgncl and one
year with another sho'A gas lke he a
profit. sheen va,,
AS to the production OF niste ora nt.e
on high-priced land with the issed d,n
Of marketing them as stockersf re
Is another story to be told. Duf.ng
the international an Illinois farmer
was detailing his experience. Quoth
he:
II like to have and do generally
have about the farm some really good
steers. love TO be with them. l
like to sec them around. although, to
tell the truth, in my feeding opera
tions l sometimes have made more
money feeding scrubs, and mean ones
at that, than l nave in feeding out
well-bred, we1f.Rrown ones. The rea-
son is in the price paid for the cattle
at the start Eor the good ones / had
to pay 8 good figure. The man who
grew them made good profit out OF
pie, For the mean ones / paid little
or nothing. The money Imade on the
latter was lost by the fellow who raised
them. 1t is big loss too, and that
is the way With every load Of mean
stuff that makes money for the feeder.
IL is simply evening up the great loss
Sustained by the man who breeds the
poor steers"
That is where the speculation comes
In. The groducer, however, who fin
ishes bis cattle early and has them
good to begin With, has few risks to
run, no incidental and commission
charges to pay and only one shrink,
perhaps nome Therein lies all the
difference and II money can be made
this way in Scotland IL assuredly can
here when over there they must buy
foodstuffs after a 3,00o-mile haul and
then sell the beef In competition with
our own.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
800 Reward. SlOO.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that soienoe has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure IL the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional trea-
ment Halls catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease and giving the
patient strength By building up the constitu-
ton and sssisting nature in doing Its work,
The proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case 1t fails TO cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
FL. CHENEY d CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
IMPERFECT DIGESTION

Means less nutrition and in conse-
quence less Vitality When the liver
fails to secrete bile, the blood becomes
loaded with bilious properties, the
impaired and the bowels constipated.
Herbine will reetify this; it gives
tone to the stomach, liver and kidneys,
strengthens the appetite, clears and
improves the complexion. infuses new
life and yigor to the whole sytem. 50
cents a bottle. Sold by Woodbridge s.
Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
McGraw.Dow.

Married, Thursday, December 20, at
1880 p. m., Mr.. Durwood McGraw and
Miss Vera Dow.
The ceremony took place at the
home of Mrs McGraw in east Mexico
and was performed by Rev. A. A.
Wallace.
The groom is a most excellent young
man and the bride charming young
lady. The happy couple will make
their home in this city.
The LEDGER joins host Of friends
in extending congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Most people never think Of their
liver or their kidneys until they 80 to
a doctor for treatment. Untold suf-
fering can be avoided by keeping your
liver and kidneys In their normal,
healthy condition by helping him TO
do their work. Get a bottle of Dr.J. H.
McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm and
see the improvement it will make In
your health. 1t strengthens these
organs and helps them throw OIL dis
ease and disease breeders. Your drug
gist sells this celebrated remedy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Besides the above named officers,
John P. Rice, Of Moberly, and John A..
Knott, Of Hannibal, are members Of
the board.
1t is to be hoped that some definite
action will be taken by the railroads
at this meeting looking toward the
comfort Of the Mexico travelling pub
liz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Lived 10 Years Without kissing.

Eli Richardson, who died last week
in Martin Tenn, at the age OF seventy
years, boasted that he had never put
his lips to a womans though he was
married.
In explaining how he happened to
eschew the joys OF kissing, he said be
way very bashful boy. At a party
before the civil war game was often
played in which the young women had
to forfeit kiss to their captor.
Young Richardson's timidity being
known, plan was formed to get him
to kiss girl. She placed a pin in her
mouth, and when Elias bashful lips
were to press hers she was to prick
his lips with the pin. The fatelui
moment came. Eli demurred, hui
was prevailed upon to take the kiss
from the maiden. He started TO i'm
plant the kiss, but bis eye caught the
gleam Of the pin and he refused. From
that day until his death he nevel
kissed q woman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Jams Really Good sized.

The japanese surgeons during the
war have made measurements OF the
Mikado's army which show that the
smallness OF stature is due entirely To
an almost dwarfed condition of the
legs. This is undoubtedly due to the
fact that from early childhood a real
ly unnatural way Of sitting upon the
legs is practiced. The adult Japanese
is accustomed TO sit with bis legs bent
under him, and as soon as child Is
old enough TO be set upon the floor bis
legs are bent under him In imitation
OF the custom OF bis elders. This in
time dwarfs the growth Of the limbs
Actual deformity is less common
among the peasants than among the
scholars, merchants and those OF Sc
dentary habits. Undoubtedly the
coming type OF japanese will be one
whose ancestors have realized the de-
feet in stature, found the cause and
profited by the knowledge to change
this habit OF sitting npon the feet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
callaway Pastor for Audrain.

Elder Guy Ferguson has been called
to the pastorate Of Tulip Christian
church, in Aadrain county, for the en-
suing year. he will preach on Sunday
in each month and receive salary Of
500 per annum. This Is the same
church OF which his brother, Elder J.
7. Jr., was pastor for five years.
hokane item In Fulton Telegram.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Benz. Phillip and wife. OF st. Joseph,
No, are the guests Of 81 spd Nathan
Phillip, Of this city. Ben is one OF st.
Joseph's most prominent and success
ful lawyers, and bis many friends In
Mexico are glad TO know Of his pros.
perity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Bryan-Lang.

Edward Bryan, prominent young
farmer Of this county, and Miss Lille
Lang, OF this city, were married by
Judge Bolts Wednesday, December 2s.
The young couple will make their
home near this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
UNION STATION HEARING.
Railroad Commission to Meet in This
City January 16, to Decide on
Site for New Depot.

To the Editor OF The Ledger.
RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE DE
PARTMENT, JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-.
Dec. 30, l904.-In the matter Of the
selection Of a site for union station
at Mexico, Mo, to be used jointly BY
the Wabash Railroad company and
the Chicago & Alton Railway com
pany, it was ordered that hearing be
held at Ringo Hotel, Mexico, Mo-, al
0 a. m, January 16, 1906
BY order of the board.
W. e. MoCULLY, Chairman,
Attest: T. NJ BRADBURY, sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Rev. Carlisle ?. B. Martin, I. Z. d.

Rev. Carlisle P. B. Martin, I. I. d.
or WayerlY, Texas, writes; "Of a
morning, when first arising, / often
find troublesome collection OF phlegm,
which produces q cough and is very
hard to dislodge; but small quality
Of Billiards. Horehouud Syrup will at
once dIslodge II, and the troubles is
over. kuow OF no medicine that is
equal to it, and 1t is so pleasant to
take. can most cordially recommend
1t to all persons needing a medicine
for throat or lung trouble. 25c, SOC
and sl 90. Sold by Woodbridge &
Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Married, at the parsonage in this
city by Rev. A. w. Kokendoffer, on
Christmas day, Hickman j. Hofsess,
Of Benton City, and Miss Lena Collins,
Of this city.
Each OF the contracting parties en-.
JOY large acquaintance, who join the
LEDGER in wishing for them a happy
journey through life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hofsess will make
their home in Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Trayeling Mems Names Omitted

In the list Of Mexico travelling men
published in the LEDGER recently,
two prominent commercial statesmen
were omitted. Urban Welmer, the
wholesale dealer In high grade cigars
and George E. Blowers, the popular
representative of the Armour Pack
ing Co.
Mexico is justly proud Of the travel
ing men that make this city their
home as each are enterprizing citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Would Raise Saloon License.

During the meeting of the city
council Friday night Mayor Jones
recommended that the city saloon IL
cense in Mexico be raised from 81, 600 a
year to $1,000 year. No action was
taken in the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
\. B. Hitt. WIN a Short ons.

The will OF the late T. B. Hit was
prObated Wednesday. Mrs. Hit is
willed the residence property in Dill.
liard's addition and 60 shares OF the
Southern Bank stock.
The rest Of his property both real
and personal is to be divided equally
between his children, Mrs. Sallee, Mrs.
Martin and w. Y. Hit.
The conclusion OF the will, which is
remarkably short, states that he was
free Of debt and owed no man any
thing further than good will.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

SAYS nc Pike CO. Post: o. w.
Wyatl, of Missouri, gets OIL this ap-
/, pfopr|Ate remark: "By the death OF
Senalor Vest, following his volun.
Y " rctIrenent, and by the defeat OF
~. C0uhefd and Sen. Cockrell,
Champ Clark is left as the leading
NenIoc<at from Missouri, In national
tz1iIs' a1d the placing Of Missouri in
166 doaHtful column, makes Champ
1xf presidential possibility.
Sz<nref <hings have happened than
tHIe ] Hant to be the first to mem
5I<a q1zTap Clark for the presidency;
- whether be Is elected or not, he
"a be s candidate and strong one
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Those wishing to investigate Osteo-
pathy will lind DR.. Traughber at his
office Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday
and Sundays. Examinations are free
A lady In attendance. Office across
be street east OF the post Office. Once
hours a. N. TO p. m. Special hours
BY appointment. Telephone 1855.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

iz90f 0fpapers and quite a num-
b. o< E&4Qie enjoy nothing better
t[11 c6l1e @ensation In connection
VITA 4 Minister, priest or bishop.
Ism kaeaon, Cassie Chadwick and
N41 R&t<ozson are ali in the shade,
~nfIo EIHhop Talbot, formerly Of
Macon. eell fnown in Mexico. is now
kep< ID <ne lime light by the stage
man1tsr u Ihe metropolitan press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

: The poisonous acids that produce them
iamination and pain are absorbed into the
blood and Rheumatism can never be con-
Iuered till these are neutralized and FL
erred out of the blood and system. S. S. s.
yoes directly into the circulation and at
acks the disease itself. 1t purifes and re-
torres the blood to a healthy, vigorous
condition. It contains no potash. alkali or
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
HE MEANS SCOTS

Your doctor says you must
take cod liver oil. Probably he
means SCOTS Emulsion be-
cause you cannot take the
clear oil; no one can take the
clear oil who needs cod liver
oil. The doctor understands
that and doubtless means
SCOTS Emulsion of cod liver
oil which everybody can take
because it is emulsihed and
prepared so that it can be
very easily digested by the
most sensitive stomach. Most
everybody likes it.
wsiissnd yea asznpis irsa.
SCOTIA BOVINE, 90 Psssi Street, Nss ys.k
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
LITTLE AND HIGH-PRICED
LAND.

y lng to matter Of Importance
s. fmers, the Chicago Breeders
c 5 says;
|ze the oft-repeated assertion
f=In growing farmers on the
<re|ked land OF the Corn belt can
<a||& steers at profit and despite
<|E=ly Introduction OF well-bred
t15Ese calves evidence accumu-
prove that the producer OF
H steers ON such lands can tin-
lo<E of early and make as much
any other man 10 the bust.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Motions for new trial and arrest Of
Judgment in the case OF Or. Todd for
the killing Of Wall, at Nevada, denied
by Judge Timmonds, and Todd wasre-
leased on $4,000 appeal bond,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

HAWKINS touches up the
i e8ER In a communication,
~ aalish to-day. We still in
10 smallpox In Mexico.
een but very little and n.
must have been executive
1e would have spread. The
t 11rmless.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
stronS and Vigorous at the AGE OF
EI9hty-elSht.

Rev. J. N. Parker, Utica, N. X, writes'
"In June, 1901, lost my sense Of hear
ing entirely. My hearing had been
somewhat impaired for several years,
bnt not SO much effected but that could
hold converse with my friends; but in
June, 1901 my sense Of hearing left me
30 that I could hear no sound whatever.
was also troubled with rheumatic pains
in my limbs. commenced taking Pc
runa and now my hearing is restored as
good as 1t was prior to June, 1901. My
rheumatic pains are all gone. Icannot
speak too highly OF Perunas and now
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
A VENERABLE PASTOR
CURED BY PE=RUJ=NA.
Pe-ru-na Is a Catarrhal Tonic
Especially Adapted to the De-
ClininS Powers of Old ASe.

In old age the mucous membranes be-
come thickened and partly lose their
function.
This leads to partial loss OF hearing,
smell and taste. as well as digestive dis
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its specific
operation. on all the mucous membranes
OF the body.
One bottle will conyince anyone. Once
nsed and Peruna becomes lifelong
standby with old and young.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

HON JoskrH A. PoTrs, OF Mexico,
Vhu IA ascending The winter In San An
tonic Texas, has been elected presi-
d4llt o' mo State Board Of Agricul-
ta}o. srd fe-elected president Of the
5I1te Ealf AssocIation Mr. Potts has
Always 1eeen active In this direction
acd We c8nHratulate him on tine fact
tzzt h|s services are being appreciated
Hits man{ ffiends are glad to know
thar be " faat recovering HIS health
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

E. p. Morris and daughter, Miss
Annie, Of Fulton, are here for a
holiday visit TO Joe Morris and family.
Mr.. Morris has resigned his position In
hospital No. 1, In Fulton, on account
OF bis health and will again make this
his home. Mr.. Morris is good citi-
zen and we welcome his return-Van-
dalia Mail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Holders of cotton in Southern states
begin concerted action to burn 2.o0o.-
900 bales OF cotton, hoping thereby to
raise the price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

1s celebrated their first
+ ht Thursday evening, and
'sizust delightful function.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
Death Of Miss Mabel Ridgeway,

Miss Mabel Rldgway, daughter OF
Prof. and Mrs. W. @. Ridgway, died at
the home Of her parents in Kansas
City Thursday morning.
Prof. Ridgway and wife formerly
resided In the city, the former holding
position In the public schools
The LEDGER joins many other
friends in extending condolences to
the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

Iftclass water works, elec.
stem and d gas plant Mex.
( f1pidly become a CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05
PLEASANT AND MOST EFFECTIVE

IT, Gamblers, Ed. Vindicator, Lib
erty, Texas, writes Dec. 25,i9O2: with
pleasure and unsolicited by you, l bear
testimony to the curative power Of
Ballard's Horehound Syrup. l have
used 1t in my family and can cheer
fully affirm it is the most effective and
pleasant remedy for cough and colds l
have ever used" 25c, SOC and s100.
Sold by Woodbridge s. Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

land prosperous New Year
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-01-05

other strong min
erals, but Is guar
anteed entirely
vegetable. Write
us and our physi-
clans will advise
with out an y
charge whatever.
Our book on Rheu-
matisul sent free.