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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Jokes are every day occurrences, but
the one | am about to relate is rather
far from ordinary. A Mexico boy who
was property man for large Roper
toire Co., had charge OF dozen supers
who were used In the great battle
scene OF the play. They saw all of the
principles domining makeup, so they
must have rouged cheeks. They in
formed the property man who procur-
ed some red house paint, added little
varnish and proceeded to give the
would be actors" the much desired
rosy skin. In the second act one Of
them was heard to remark that "my
cheeks seem to be drawing up-is
Yourn?p By the time the final curtain
dropped the varnish had set thorough
ly and the rosy cheeks we're per-
manent fixture for sometime.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

One of the city's ministers recently
referred, In Sunday morning sermon,
to Saint Augustine as she. He is a
married man, so we see no reason why
the External Feminine should occupy
his mind so completely,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

A young clubman and we'll known
society man Of this city has been coax
ing a mustache for several weeks,
Although 1t has assumed the appear
ence Of grimey finger mark on his
upper lip, its identity can be ascertain
ed on close inspection. On COM
ing to dinner at his boarding place
recently, his coffee was served in a
spanking new mustache cup, which
had been presented to him anony-
mouslY. But from the knowing smiles
that are worn by several of our most
charming girls, when they greet him,
little doubt remains as to the source
of the present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

A lady stepped from the limited
Alton express at Thompson on a
special stop order. She spied only
one lone man on the platform. "What
time can l get a train to Higbee?" she
said.
"The train went an hour ago." he
answered. "None now until to-mor-
row."
"Oh, my she exclaimed, sis there a
hotel In this town where | can stay
over night"
Mop"
"What In the world shall / do?'
II guess you will have to stay all
night with the station agent"
'tSir, I'd have you know that | am
a lady"
"Well, SO is the station agent" re-
piled the lone man as he started for
the first chance just across the way.
-Ex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

w. g. wilkins, who sold bis resi-.
dence 10 ]. NJ. Atkinson, will likely
build again. He likes Mexico and is
going 30 stay with US.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

The farmer sells a bushel of corn for
30 cents, from it the still gets about
four gallons of whiskey. From the
finished products the government gets
90 SO, the manufacturer sll.10 and the
railroads 50 The retailer gets hell
gross; and the consumer gets drunk,
net.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Rev. W. b. Taylor, who for several
years was pastor Of the Christian
church In this city, is now with the
Rockville, Maryland, church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Judge Bass sentenced four tramps
TO 10 days In jan Tuesday. They we're
charged with burning up Chicago &
Alton lumber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
SOCIETY

tThose desiring to give any notes for this
column will please call up Miss I.oua Steele
at the Windsor Hotel between six and seven
O'Clock in the evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
Infant Dead.

The little two weeks-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Sullivan died at
this city, Friday night. He was buried
In the Catholic cemetary Saturday
aftarnoon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

@. W. Caldwell, who fell recently In
iuFing himself is improving and will
soon be out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
A P. Rainey was telegraph operator
at Jonesburg,
James B. Madison was postmaster at
Vandalia.
@. G. Ragsdale, of Santa Fe, Mo-,
left for Goldman, Arkansas, to raise
stock.
Geo. Condit, of Audrain county, left
for San Francisco, California.
Miss Bessie Towles, teacher in the
Mexico Public School, and Col. j. S
Thompson, of Glasgow, were married
at the home of Judge Forrist, in this
city.
A. e. Poteet sold his restaurant and
bakery to P. Oligschlager.
N. A. Robertson was In the furni-
ture business in Mexico
The Mexico fire company consisted
of the following members:
RIM White, chief
d B Hurd HC Smith
Sam Baskin Henry johnson
Jas Ringo 7 L Moore
A Winscott Bass Bush
S A Winscott Jos Luckie
J NJ Squires Eugene Tomlinson
Albert Frost NV Tincher
James Emmons Kent Botkin
A b Smith A Woelmer
Pomp Plunkett James Owens
/ W Murray Sam Morris
A Surber
VIM. Hill, living seven miles west
Of Mexico, died.
Mrs. Mary Kidivell, Of Auxvasse,
died.
Frank Browning, of Long Branch,
was very i'll.
John Spencer, Of near Thompson,
died.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Rev. A. A. Wallace and RIM. White
are home from st. Louis, where they
attended meeting of the board of
trustees of Westminster College,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Union Station Agent l. NJ. Richards
is supremely happy-it is is a 10 pound
girl and Richards is wearing that
smile which won't come of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Wood Mathews, miles west of this
city, who has been very III, is reported
much better
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Geroge Cor
ner, OF Colfax, Washington, On Janu.
airy 30, daughter. Mr.. Corner form
erly lived ia Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
IS, 20 and 10 Years Ago
This Week.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK,
Miss Matte Ofaddock, of Mexico,
was teachings a private school in Gala
way county.
Drs Flint and McWilliams had
their dental parlors in the new Sims
building.
Coons g. Co, and B. f. Tomlinson
erected awnings in front Of their
stores.
G. II Quisenberry, of Mexico, was q
dealer in mules
VIM. 0. Lakeland, who for years
had been head clerk for ]. +. Llewel-
lyn, the druggist, left for Pueblo,
Colo.
The. first death warrant ever pre-
pared In Audrain county was written
by Circuit Clerk Jas. Carroll. Walker
KIlgore was the person to be executed
for the killing of L. d. Willingham,
Some one broke into Scharlack's
drug store and stole s24 IS in cash and
box Of cigars.
Thieves broke into the house OF
Major Whaley ,on East Liberty street,
and took about s25 worth q clothing,
money and jewelry,
The officers OF the Murphy Society
of Mexico we're: Col. Jno. Il. Hutton,
president; Rev. DR.. Grasty, first vice
president: Ira Hall, second vice-presi-
dent; ]. M. Marmaduke, treasurer; B.
+. Dobyns, secretary; James Carroll,
W. o. Forrist, DIR. W. II. Lee and
Jas. +. Gillian, executive board.
Judge Lackland's house south of the
railroad bridge caught fire from an ex-
ploding lamp and was completely de-
stroyed.
Free L. Paine, q G & A. conductor,
resigned bis position to go into bust
ness in Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

In Kansas an oyster cocktail is the
strongest a stranger can buy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
Peculiar Disannearanna.

j. D. Runyan, of Butlerville, o laid
the peculiar disappearance of bis pain
full symptoms, of indigestion and bill
ousness,to DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
He says: "They are a perfect remedy
for dizziness, sour stomach, headache,
constipation, etc. n Guaranteed at
Woodbridge & Purdy drug store, price
25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Geo NJ. Haskell is some improved in
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

1t doesn't necessarily mean the
mother took a broom when she brush
ed baby S tears away,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

b. F. Miller, who has been Ill for
some time with fever, is no better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
:::::. .::::
BY A CUB REPORTER. "

Never look a gift cigar on the wrap
per.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

Miss Hattie Keizer very pleasantly
entertained a few friends on Monday
evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16
ALL A MISTAKE.
TO ILLUSTRATE YEAR BOOK.

Lydia Phkhams Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where others Fan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

flattery is like perfume. to be
smelled not swallowed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-02-16

Free L Paine, q G & A. conductor,
resigned bis position to go into busi-
ness in Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

SCOTT s BOVINE, 40q S rsa; qs Street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
Local JOttingS.

Frank Van Dusen returned to
Chicago Wednesday.
DIR. NARROW is out of quarantine
and in his Office again.
Misses Carrie and Lulu Bonn
are visiting at Mineral Point.
Prof. Powers and family re-
turned to Poynette Wednesday.
Eugene BROKER visited his
sister at Madison portion of the
week. --..~-.~
Mayor and Mrs. Hassell are ex-
pected home from New Mexico
Monday. -
The Sitter Sunday school en-
joyed picnic Thursday in Kluck-
hohn's grove.
-Robt. Ba1lie had pair of fine
draft horses on exhibition at the
Platteville fair :, s'-. -. > -
Joe. McBrien will attend4athe
business college at Quincy, Ill, this
ell and winter.
Joseph Casper and family at
tended the funeral of his brother
William Thursday.
L. Muff1ey is here from Bosco-
b,l for a visit with his daughter,
Mrs Fl r johnson
Rev. Rlnggold of Arcadia, Ia,
is visiting his old parishioners and
friends in this section.
The admission to the Lancaster
fair next week will be but 25c, all
rep orts to the contrary.
Miss Beth Lisherness opened
her first term of school in the Welsh
district in Little Grant Monday.
"A little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert OVAL of Liberty town
ship fell and broke an arm first of
the week.
Atty. D. Needham and family
are expected here from Lewiston,
Idaho, tomorrow for a visit with
relatives and friends.
Supervisor of Assessments o. j.
Arnold of Mt. Ida has been named
a delegate to the Farmers congress,
to be held at Richmond, Vir.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

WE'LL SEND YOU
A SAMPLE FREE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
STORY OF 4 W0T-AE'S SIN
1t, as Usual, Leaves Her Deserted. bat
Her Wrongel Husband Re-
tents,

Joliet H., Sept Mrs. Margaret
Wilson, who deserted her husband,
Abram Cox, fifteen years ago to elope
with another man. has returned to her
old home here and been reunited with
her family, and it is said that her re-
marriage to her former husband will
take place within a few Gays. Mrs
Wilson'S story reads like fiction. Mar
ried to Abram Cox when she " g. MY
16 years old against her own h4C.ina-
ton and Judgment, she was unable to
learn to love him, and after several
years of unhappiness, during which
four children We're born to them, she
fed with Patrick Wilson and severed
all ties with her family.
Cox secured a divorce and remar-
red. Wilson then married Mrs Cox,
but last summer yielding to the en-
treaties of his eldest daughter by his
first wife to return to care for his le-
ultimate wife in her old age, he de-
serted the former Mrs. Cox. A few
days ago Mrs. Wilson. now aging rap
idly, turned to the scenes Of her girl
hood. She visited the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Peter Ambrose, who al
most tainted when she saw her
mother.
Other members of the family were
sent for, and finally old Abram Cox,
his second wife long since dead was
induced to see his first spouse. A
reconciliation was effected, and now it
appears that the tragedy of these two
lives is to be righted at last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

cuperate during his stay here for
the hard winter ahead of him.
Frank E.Long Stock company all
week long at the opera house begin
ming Monday night. One lady free
with one paid reserved ticket Mon
d " night. Reserve your seats at
Benefits drug store. Prices 1925
IS.
There are a great many troupes
who put out some very pretentious
advertising but whose performances
are disappointing. This is happily
not the case with the Frank E. Long
Comedy Company, who complete a
three nights engagement at the
new opera house tonight. Not only
do they meet every expectation, but
after witnessing their productions
we have no hesitancy in saying that
they are by far the best troupe that
ever showed in Fennimore. All of
their people from Frank E. Long
down are artists, and fill their parts
in a refined and realistic way. The
comedy is rich and delicious, and
the audience at times simply con-
vulses itself with laughter. No won
der the company are such favorities
wherever they go, for they give en-
tertainments of high class merit
Galena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
THE ECLIPSE.
Many Saw Old Sol Partially Obscured
Wednesday Morning.

Early risers got a good glimpse of
the eclipse of the sun Wednesday
morning. 1t was visible to the
naked eye for about and hour and
the big orb appeared in the shape
OF a crescent on the moon when
about half full.
The eclipses of the sun are caused
by the moon passing between the
earth and the sun. If the two bodies
followed the same track in the
heavens there would be an eclipse
every new moon, but, as the orbits
are inclined, the moon generally
passes above or below the sun and
there is no eclipse. Occasionally the
sun is near one of the moons nodes
the points where the planes of
the orbits intersect when it passes,
and then an eclipse occurs. If the
sun and moon were always at the
same position with regard to the
earth, and always the same distance
from it, the eclipses would always
be OF the same size. But, as these
conditions vary, SO does the APP
pearance of the eclipse. For instance
let us suppose that at the time of an
eclipse the center of the moon hap
pens to pass directly over the center
of the sun. If the moon is near the
point in her orbit which is at the
least distance from the earth her
apparent diameter will exceed that
of the sun and the latter will be
quite hidden from view and we
have what is known as a total
eclipse. Of course the eclipse even
in this case will appear total only
to observers near the line joining
the centers of the sun and moon.
If, however, the three bodies &C.
cupy similar positions, but the dis
lance between the earth and moon
is greater, the whole of the sun is
not covered by the moon and the
eclipse is annular. If the moon,
however, does not pass centrally
over the sun it can only hide a part
of the latter on one side or the other
and the eclipse is said to be- partial.
AS. the moons orbit is quite elliptical
the distance of the body from the
earth varies greatly. Its least dist
ance is 221, 900 miles, It's greatest
259, 900 miles. s..s ~
Total eclipses of the sun visible in
this country occurred on August Z,
1869, q and on January 1, 1889.
The eclipse of January 16. 1906,
visible in New York and portions of
New England, occurred before the
era of scientific observation and
modern photography, but Fenimore
Cooper, the novelist, tells us that
the stars became visible, that the
birds and fowl went to rest, that
the cows came lowing in from the
pastures, and that the whippoorwill
began it's evening song. According
to Dr.. Comstock, the average num-
Der of total and partial eclipses an
nually of both the sun and moon is
four, but he says:
There may be seven eclipses in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

one year, including those Of both
luminaries, and there may be only
two" When there are only two
they are boil of the sun. There
are more solar than lunar eclipses,
but, the sun being larger than the
earth or moon, the shadow must
terminate in point and hence it
will cover but small portion of the
earth's surface, while the lunar
eclipses are visible over half a hem
lsphere and the earth revolving ex-
tends the area of observation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

Changes are taking place in
Lancaster. On the street in front of
this Office, where M. S. Trowbridge's
teams have fought flies for many a
summer, gaily painted1autos sweep
up with coughs and snorts to be
tinkered at the Hyde D& Walker
garage. The query of 'How much
is eggs worth?" is supplanted by
What the rip withSher," and the
smell of the much suffering gasoline
is ever present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
THE WEATHER

Following is the official weather
forecast up to o'clock tonight:
Illinois-Showers fresh southeast
to south winds.
Indiana-Showers; fresh east, shift
ing to south winds.
Lower Observation-Disclosures with fair
in east and showers in west portions;
winds shifting to fresh southeast.
Unconstitutional rains and thunder
storms; warmer; increasing southeast
to south winds.
Iowa-I1ocal rains and thunder
storms; cooler in west portion; south,
shifting to west winds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
Limited Narrowly Escapes.

st. Paul, Sept. 1.-The Chicago Great
ly escaped disastrous wreck on the
drawbridge beneath Robert street. The
front truck of the engine jumped the
rails just as the engine was leaving
the bridge. Fortunately the train was
going at such slow rate of speed that
none of the passenger cars still upon
the bridge left the track
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
France Not Yet Satisfied.

s Paris, Sept. 1.-The French minister
at Fee, Morocco, -telegraphs that the
sultan has. released the Algerian, citi-
zen Bouzain, but that he had occom-
panied his release with. a letter not
giving satisfaction for the French de-
mands. The government is determined
to press it claims until they are fully
satisfied. - - .>AS&.ssts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
The Better
Way

The tissues of the throat are
infamed and irritated; you
cough, and there is more irrita-
tion-more coughing. You take
a cough mixture and it eases the
lrritation-for a while. You take
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

The First National Bank of Ian
caster
Buys and sells Foreign Exchange;
Pays interest on and IL months
deposits;
AllIkinds of checks cashed at par;
Makes collections;
Sends money anywhere at lowest
rates;
Has safety deposits forIrent,
AID solicits a share of your
bus pess. s6tf2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02

Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Aug. 81.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the
day, $4,000. Sales ranged at $500
6.15 for pigs, S5.S506.3O for light,
$5.500510 for heavy packing, $3.50
$50 for mixed. and $5.S0@6.25 for
heavy packing and shipping lots. with
the bulk of the trading within the
range Of $5.S50615 for fair to good
averages.
Cattle--Estimated receipts for the
Gay, 5000. Quotations ranged at $3.50
@6.50 for choice to fancy steers, $3.50
GI525 fat COWS and heifers, S2.25@ 4.4O
native bulls and stays, S6.O0@7.75 fair
to choice veal calves, $4.G0M5.75 heavy
calves.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for the
day, 1900. Quotations ranged at $3.50
05.6O for choice to fancy fed wethers,
$52505.5 fair to choice range weth-
ers S4.75@525 good to fancy mutton
ewes, S6.9007.S5 good to prime lambs,
$700@7.S5 good to prime range lambs,
$5.2506.60 poor to choice feeding
lambs.
East Buffalo Live Stock.
East Buffalo, n Y, Aug. 81.
Dunning & Stevens, Live Stock
Commission Merchants, East Buffalo,
n. u, quote as follows Cattle-Re-
ceipts, cars; market, slow. Hogs
Receipts, 20 cars; market, lower; pigs,
$6.15@6.25; workers., S6.4O@6.50; medi-
um and heavy, S6.45@655. Sheep and
Lamhs-Receipts, 10 cars; market,
strong; best lambs. SS.0O@S.15; fair to
good, S7.75@SOO; yearlings, S5.75@
$50; best wethers, S5.25@5.50; mixed
sheep, $4.50@500; heavy ewes, $4.25@
$50; cnlls, $2.50@3.50. Calves-MaR-
ket, strong: best, $S.00@S.25; fair to
good, $7.50@S.OO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-02
SCOTS
E NJ ULSION

and it cures the cold. That's
what is necessary. soothes the
throat because it reduces the
irritation; cures the cold because
it drives out the inflammation !;
builds up the weakened tissues
because it nourishes them back
to their natural strength. That's
how SCOTS Emulsion deals with
a sore throat, cough, a cold,
or bronchitis.
WE'LL SEND YOU
SAMPLE FREE.
rNnHrr e nov y-v- en0 W, g..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
JEFFRIES TO RETIRE
SALVATION WILL LEAVE BOTH RING
 AND STAGE.
Being We'll Provided With the Neces- sary Wherewith, He Can Grant His Wife's Wish and Be-
 come Private Citizen.

Cincinnati, May 2.-James J. Jeffries, champion heavyweight pugilist, will retire from the prize ring and from the stage and go into business with his brother Jack in California, according to a statement made by him today to The Times-star. He will leave the stage on May Is. arrangements having after that date. Jeffries takes this &C., tion at the request of his wife. In addition to this Jeffries says pugilism does not pay.
 Immediately after his weeks engage ment in Cincinnati in the role of Davy Crockett, Jeffries will go to Chicago and fill an engagement of one week there. This will be his last public ap- pewance. One week from next Mon- day in Chicago is the time set by him today for his permanent retirement as fighter and actor. This afternoon Jeffries received word from Klaw & Erlanger releasing him of all his the atrical contracts and engagements. This action was taken at the request of Jeffries, who then made the follow ing statement to a Times-Star report CT:
 T may possibly take a summer trip to Europe with my wife, after which I am going into the mining business with my brother Jack, and I shall here- after devote my time to 1t. The prin- cipal reason for my retiring from the ring and from the stage Is that my wife objects. That has been the con- trolling influence in my reaching the determination.
 T have decided to quit fighting for all time. The last fight I had in San Francisco was fairly we'll patronized, and although I won the big end of the purse there was little in if fOr mo have determined, along with my wife, that it is not worth while, to go Into the ring any more. The public is fickle. am well provided with this worlds goods, and am done with 1t all. Billy Delany Is also we'll fixed and he will also retire from the business with me. When my engagement ends in Chicago one week from next Mon- day. I shall make my bow as a public character and shall never again go either on the stage or in the prize ring"