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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Programme Of Speed Ring-Third Day.
IS 230 trot, five to enter and three to start, mile
heats, three best in five. ................. .........s2O 90
First, slOO. Second, $50, Third, $50. Fourth, $40.
10 Freeforall pace, five to enter and three TO
start, mile heats, three best in five. ................. 90
First, 500. Second, $50. Third. $50. Fourth, $40.
80 Running race, l mile dash, four to enter and
First, $50. Second, S26.
81 Plug race, / mile DASH. .... ........s....... $40 90 800
81 Special premium by J c. King, the grocer.
Slowest mule mile dash, riders TO change. so $50
Gin merchandise)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Drake writes all kinds Of insurance.

Miss Blanch Nicely Is the guest OF
friends In Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Jas. T. Harrison, a prominent com.
mission man Of st. Louis, is here for
a few DAYS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

The Hardin College Board will
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock In the
Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Henry Marshall is now employed at
George Brooks grocery. Henry looks
familiar at bis old place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

A grader and roller for the work In
the new Alton yards has arrived and
been erected ready for work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

The water plugs in the suburbs have
all been blown out and flushed and In
case OF fire are In condition to be used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nicely spent
Sunday with friends In Auxyasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

The standard moving ma
chine for sale by Sam Morris
Mexico Mo. WIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

William Dee, Of st. Louis, is the
guest OF Worth Allen, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Mrs. Cassius Clay Is home from q
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
s. B. Cook, at Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Miss Kathryn Craighead, of Fulton,
returned to her home Monday after a
visit with the Misses Walker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Mrs. Lee BusbA Of ST. Louil
Monday for Fulton after 4 visit
Mrs NJ. r. Wise,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Hay Rakes.

We have the Jenkins Truss Hay
Rake for sale. This is a sweep rake
and the best on the market.
FERRIS q CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Drake sells city property.

Miss Lillian Rose is spending the
week with Miss Louise Lakeland at
her home In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

David II. Robertson is home from q
trip to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Hooten were
guests Of JEFF Sims and wife OF Jeffer-
son City Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Our yehlc es nave quality and prices
that pleases all.
FERRIS g. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Judge J. B. Hooton OF Vandalia, was
q guest OF his brother Robert Hooten,
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Special Premiums.

24 BY Pitcher Jewelry Co. for the prettiest young
girl on the grounds big Thursday. To be de-
cided by three bachelor judges. An elegant
French enamel chatlaine watch; value 80. Is 90
25 BY DR.. W. P. Conwel-One pair gold glasses
for the Oldest lady on the ground Thursday.
Please come to the secretarys stand and
register.
1886 By Dr. Alb white-For the Oldest man on the
ground Thursday one pair gold glasses.
Please come to the secretary's stand and
register.
237 BY Phillip Bros.-Best boy rider under IA years
old, no entrance fee, / suit clothes valued at s 90
End. by Fred A. Morris-One shot gun.
23s BY J. At Brown-lO0 Preferenchea cigars as
second premium for the best and most sty-
lsh gentemans turnout, single rig, driven
by owner. No l9. To be shown Friday.
29 By Mexico Clothing Co+-Best boy rider under
IL years of age and Shetland pony (both to
be considered) suit clothes. 2nd. by Fix
It-one jonted fishing rod. To be shown
on Tuesday, LIST day.
2O ByL NJ. Greer Furniture Coolest girl rider
under Ia years Of age (no entrance) In mer-
chandiSe. -. 90 so
2l By Buckner s. whitney-25 pounds Lions
stock food for best hog on the ground.
242 By R. a. Cauthorn-Best mule colt by Peacock
1st s15 cash, End Season. To be shown on
Thursday.
24s By George Dean-Best sucking colt any sex by
Model Ike. To be shown Wednesday, cash .so 90
24 By Ralph Dean-Best sucking colt, any ser, by
Chestnut Ike. To be shown Wednesday. 10 90
PAS By Charlie Hil-Best lady driver, go in gold.
To be shown Friday.
28 BY John Brewer-Best pair mules any age or
sex. To be shown Friday. ...,.......... 10 90
BY Z. R. Middleton
27 Best colt by Artist Rose, cash ...."..."". 5 90
First, s2. Second, IS. Third, %. Shown
Tuesday to halter.
PAS Bast colt by Rhinestone. Season to Rhinestone 10 90
2e Best colt by Rex Morgan. Season to Rex Nor.
gan lO U
$50 Best colt by John Blackwood. Season to John
Blackwood 49,. loco
PSI Best colt by Jumbo. Season to Jumbo. ...... 100
252 Best colt by Chestnut King. Season TO Chest =
nut King 90
All special premiums by B. B. Middleton to
be shown Tuesday.
253 BY George Brock-Best sucking colt, ! sack
Daisy -four. Value ................. 90
GEO. LEE, President.
E. H. CARTER, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

James St. Vrain was In Montgom
cry City Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Read brakes talk number IN

Have you seen Ferris & Cauthorn's
vehicles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Third Day, Thursday, August %

ANV"" NNW"VN
IS Best draft colt, either sex, under one year: $40 " $500
SO Best colt, either sex, one year old, sadie OF
harness ring .,."-'...''"''''''''t''' WV wv
60 Best carriage team ..................,...,.' WW oW
81 Best alLpurpose stallion, any age, to be shown
under saddle and in harness. ...... 80. 10 90 oW
High School Glass.
go Best horse, mare OF gelding, any age. .........sl5 90 s0@
az Best roadster horse, mare or gelding, any age,
to be sent around the half mile track. % 90 100
Swespsake Saddle Ring
"a Best saddle horse, mare or geldng, any age,
open to the world ..... .....slI5 W
Five moneys, divided as follows: First, $50;
second, s4G third, $780, fourth, s5; fifth, $40.
No entrance to be emerged except to money
winners; they to pay 10 per cent Of stake.
Ladg Riders.
e5 Best lady rider, eithor cross or side saddle.
No entrance. So. ..... -. .... igodl .....sl0 %
GO Special by DE. Hunter, best model coli. .".... 100
Second by "Fix 1t" one single barrel shot
gun. No entrance.
CT Special-Drs Beney, Cave, Shaw and Bill Rags
dale, B. Hassler and Mexico Harness 90. for
best running-walk horse. ................... 500
First, sI5. Second, sl0. Third, IS.
Mules
IS Best pair mare mules TO wager. ...............tO 90 $500
go Best pair mules and under" ..... .,......... 1000 500
10 Best mule colt, either sex. No entrance ...l0 90
Winning colt to become property OF the As
ISOLATION and to be sold az auction at once.
The owner OF the winning colt to keep same
until proper weaving time and deliver to
purchaser within q reasonable distance.
Special By Audrua County Count.
II Best mule any age. No entrance. ...........Isl5 90 $40
Hereford Cattle.
y Cow, 2 and over SOW
73 Cow, l and under. "",..''.''...'''.'''' Nv Sw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Drzke sells land.
s. D. Stocks is in Hot Springs.

Carl Sanford was here from Column
bin Sunday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
MAKERS OF OKLAHOMA
Valuable and Interesting
Work Compiled by Jonn
III. N. Tin dali.

The Leader is In receipt OF an ad-
vance copy OF Makers Of Oklahoma"
a historical work containing an ex-
haustiye pictorial review of the men
active in the work OF developing the
Land Of the Fair God. The volume IS
compiled and edited by Mr., John H. N.
Tindan, a hustler In every sense Of
the term The f0ontispiece Is a splen-
did portrait of Capt. David l.. Payne
and is followed by 400 portraits of gov
ernors, delegates, Legislators, justices.
federal, territorial and county and city
Officials with concise sketches of each.
The work is carefully indexed, nicely
printed, bound In Art Morocco with
embossed gilt title and is perhaps the
most complete publication. of the kind
issued since the opening Of Oklahoma.
The detailed history OF Oklahoma is
comprehensive and reflects credit on
tho industry of the compiler. The
volume may be considered as an au.
thority and 1t will prove an ornament
to any library.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
Toa wsuIa =. Ca,.. w., r,..

Would you he in The extreme OF fash.
ionf Wear blue. That is the decree OF
fashion making Paris, says the New
York World, Blue, pastel blue, in all
the rich variety Of curious tints that
tile word stands for, Is the rsigning
color. 1t fades into greens and often
OIL to gray. II reflects a tint OF gold.
but II Is always blue. In gowns, in
hats. III fancy waists, even in wraps
II prevails. and every advanced mode
prophesies tremendous vogue for II
this season. Peacock blue, so long
banished' has come back in its own,
marine blue holds its own, and all
blues are admittedly good by reason Of
pastel's predominance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
japan and the Lost Ten Tribes.

The jewish World thinks It was per
haps inevitable that the lost Ter
Tribes of Israel should be sought II
the Japanese, for the museums OF ia
pan contain n number OF engravingi
OF old pictures. purporting TO repre-.
sent a landing Of the Jews In the days
of long ago. There is said. to be o
picture showing a procession In which
soldiers and priests take part, the lat.
ter wearing hats OF Biblical pattern.
and In which the holy ark is easily 10
be discerned. There is also drawing
that depicts Solomon in the act OF re
ceiying gifts from the queen OF She
ba as well as models Of his palace and
the temple. Strangest OF all, the found.
er OF Japan's dynasty OF l26 empe-orS
In $50 Is. G. Ie. bore the same name.
"Osea," as the last king OF Israel (IIos
eea). who was his contemporary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
EvAnozLlsrlc SERVICES.
First Methodist Church Has Unique Plan
for Organizing Workers.

The special evangehstic meetings at
the First M. f. church are progressing
nicely, Notwithstanding the faei that the
weather has been very unfavorable. Last
might he aitenAanee was much better
than the night before. The opening con-
sisted OF song and prayes ssrvioe which
was very impressive The pastor. preach
ed on The Worth Of q Soul" and gave
the. invitation to maze a confessisn. Two
persons came to the altar and united
with the church. A very hepfui service
Of prayer was head at the altar. The
best Of spirit an dinterest was manifest
ed by all present.
A unlcue feature OF the Meetings 10
the plan Of organizing ths workers iBts
classes or companies. tina pastor an
nouneed The following nnmbefs Of ves-
unteers for different kinds Of worn: Be-
cret prayer, ST. regular attendance, ".
personal invitation, "a; house 70 house
visit, I. public prayer. 90; testimony, s.:
scripture reading. 20; special music, 1a1;
Financial assistance. 81.
About three hundred calls have been
made by special workers. nnostly on New
Years day. and New Year token5 ana
invitation cards were left at the homeB
OF members and friends 81 the church.
The pastor has charge cf the 0rsani-
satiOn Of the workers and the public
services At the church. aHd Miss Rep-
cite HIN. the deaeoneas, has charge e
the house to house visiting and assists In
all the services.
The membership Of the church 10 unit
ed and harmonious In las efforts and
very hopeful for good results. Meetings
win be held every evening AT the church
at 1880 O'Clock. All are invited to at.
tend and participate In the services.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
TAKEN TO PENITENTIARY.
Logan county's Quota at Lansing In
creased by Recent Convictions.

Sheriff Bart Murphy and Deputies
Ohio Miller, of Guthrie, and Orville
Smith. Of CresN> at, left on the after
noon train for Lansing. Kansas, with
the prisoners who we're convicted and
sentenced at the session Of district
court held here a week ago. The list
Of prisoners includes Richard Thomas,
colored. two years for manslaughter;
Charles Brown. two years for grand
larceny Charles Holland. two years
for burglary; Edward Campbell. i've
years for rape; Edward Carpenter.
ten years for rape, and Fred Brown
sentenced for life for the murder NJ
Rev. Winston. who had testified
against him in a law suit.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
A Feature Of Pre.ia.n,,. Ton,

One OF the features OF President
hooseyeits southern tour will be his
visit to Booker II. Washingtons insti-
tute at Tuskegse. where he will de-
liver an address, says a Washington
spec to the New York World. The
students will pass In review before
the president In the parade viii be
seventy-iye floats illustrative OF the
academic, mechanical and agricultural
Development OF the school and the ne
gro. Nearly 1900 students will pre-
eede the floats, and each win bear a
stalk OF sugar cane tipped with cot
ton boil. both raised at the experiment
station CT the institute.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
SIXTH YEAR IN OKLAHOMA,
FRANK PRouTY a BENEDICT.
Member Of Legislature Takes unts
Himself a Guthrie Bride.

Frank G. Prouty, of Falls, and Miss
Viola Cooper, of Guthrie. were quietly
welded last evening at Chandler.
They are now enjoying a tan days
wedding trip. Mrs. Prouty Is wsli
known in the city where she has 10
sided since her girlhood. Mr.. Proufy
has been more or less before the pub
lie in affairs political for number OF
years and now steps out into the lime
light again, this time benedict. Mr..
and Mrs. Prouty viii be at home in
Faiis to their friends.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
FOES OF HORSE THIEVES.


Jenklntown, Pa, Jan. 4.-The Union
Society for the Recovery Of Stolen
Horses held its ninety-fourth annual
meeting today. The society has been
in continuous existence since 1912. in
days gone by when horse was stolen
instead of notifying the authorities az
is nov done, the society put into ef-
feet the riding list" The members
would leap to horse when a theft was
reported and ride in pairs for days.
perhaps, on the trail of the thief. The
secretary of the society, Charles
Mather of this city. has held that of.
flee for nearly forty years.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
MINNESOTA AT VIC kssURG.
(By Associated Press.)

St. Paul, Mimi, jar. 4--The state
commission appointed to arrange for
the commemoration Of the work Of
Minnesota troops in the siege of
vicksburg met today to select the
monuments that will be used. One
large state monument Will be placed
on a site selected by the commission,
and markers or small monuments will
be placed to indicate the positions
taken by the Third, Fourth and Fifth
infantry and the First Minnesota bat.
terry. Other markers will show the
advanced POSITIONS occupied by each
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
International DOG Test.

The much discussed question whether
the American or English hound is su-
perior will be settled on the estate %
II. Roster Dulany In Virginia, near
Washington, in a contest. Mr.. Dulany
is a Washington man Of prominence
and is keenly Interested in dogs. A
purse Of $1,000 will he offered. The
contest will be after the manner Of
those famous in Virginia in the old
days. The best hounds OF England and
America viii be entered. This inter
national event will be given great so
clal distinction by society people Of
both Washington and Virginia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04

National EaaeratIon.

National Faderatlon.
Pyssident--Adrs. Sarah P1att Decker.
Beaver. Gel, 4.sr..Et.s >f1
aenerai federation recording secre-
taTy. Mrs. LAiia Dag Monroe. Topeka
KaA. $500. .s,
General federation corresponding sec
retaYy-Mrs. Ton. q. Chambers. Okla
hsma City.
Territories Feasrstlen.
PTesiden,-Ars. A. G. Seett, Sttu-
water
First Y'es presidsnt-'Ara Riddle.
Second vicS presIdcat-aars. Ledbst-
ssr. Ardmore.
Rses-dng ssoreoHV-Ars. r. r. Kins.
Nsukirk.
ssrrsspsndips secretsry-.Ars. Ray.
saltwater.
9reasurer-ak1ss Msnds DeCou. Aiva-
Ausitor, Mrs k. NJ. Clark, Pawnee-
City FsdsratIea.
Prssident--lkrs. Frank Dale.
Vise president-Mrs. Horace RpSed.
Recording secretarV-AIlss Alma 'Ca--
sen.
corresponding secretary Mss anor-
enee Adler. rA'f
Treasurer-Mrs. ]. D. Williams.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
The Speed Of Happy Hours.

Too late / staysd--forgive the crime
UnheeJeds few the hours;
How nosseless falls the foot Of Time
That only treads on flowers.
And who, with clear account, remarks
The ebbings OF his glass.
When all its sands are diamond sparks,
That dazzle as they passg
All who to sober measurement
Times happy swiftness brings,
When birds OF paradise have lent
Their plumage to his wings?
Robert William Spencer.
Only Twelve Months.
De ole yeah gone.
We done say "Go!"
De New Yeah heah.
ff ws say "Hello!"
but doan' git proud.
iD New Yeah. fo'-shoo!
sTwon't be long tell
A. Yohs clicked out. too.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
TOBACCO GROWERS COMBINE.
Cpy Associated Press.l

Baltimore, Mr.. Jan. 4.-The Mary
land Tobacco Growers association
held an important meeting today at
the state agricultural college. Tho
meeting discussed plans to extend tine
domestic and foreign markets now
open to the association, 20 Introduce
a new and better system OF grading
tobacco and 10 meet the restrictions
heretofore imposed on the growers by
the buyers Of tobacco. The. assocla,
tion proposes to make a determined
effort 70 bseak the ring OF trust buy
ers which has heretofore held the
growers In It's grip.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
"FRANrz-MeeuIRE cLvs.~
coIored Voters to Meet and orsanIze
Monday Night.

There viii be a caucus among some
OF the eolored republican voters Monday
night, Jan. s. AT o'clock. over Dr.
Browns drug store on Harrison avenue-
ganizatioa is TO bring its members into
closer political union, and TO induce har-
m0ny. uniformity and concerted action
among us as voters OF Logan county.
and to labor for equal recognition as So
publicans, equal justice and equal pro-
tection as citizens. a free ard hOneat
ballot and fair count As the besA
means. In my judgment politically speak
Ing. OF promoting good government, this
organization shall be known "a tla
Frantz- Mcclure Club OF Oklahoma BY
request Of Capt. T. d. Jackson and
others.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04

In the north parlor Misses Pearl
Rhodes and Jessie Sampsen served punch
from a beautiful bowl of clearest cut
crystal. The decorations in this room
were pink and white carnations placed
I'm pretty. vases, and smilax.
Many beautiful and valuable gifts of
cut glass, silver and hand decorated chr
ma were received from friends OF the
young couple. Among the gifts was a
thousand dollar stock certificate in tao
BanK OF Commerce, from the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. w. McNeal
Mr.. and Mrs. Niles left on the late
train for Oklahoma City amid showers
Of rice and the best wishes Of their
many friends. who accompanied them to
the station. Their destination from
Oklahoma City Is not known. as they
did not divuige their plans for the next
few Weeks to even the members OF the
family. After the efirst OF the month
they viii be at home In Perry to their
friends in a pretty cottage. The brids's
going away gown was stylish dark
blue brOadcioth. fashionably tailored.
with hat and gloves Of the same shade.
Mrs. Niles has lived In Guthrie since
her childhod days and has warm friends
gracious, kindly manner and winsome
personality. Captain Niles is a rising
young man and has won many dIstinc-
tive military honors. He has just re-
Gently been appointed department COM
msnder OF the United States Spanish
War Veterans OF Oklahoma and Indian
Territory. and Is at present captain and
quartermasser OF the Oklahoma National
Guard. He has a splendid active service
record, having enlisted with the 2lst
Kansas regiment during the Spanish
American war, at the age OF
siKteen. receiving rapid promotion be-
cause OF recognized superior ability.
Ars. w. A. Frasier ente-tains the
Friday Afternoon Euchre club tomorrow.
The Country club meets saturdGy ev-
ening with Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Powers.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Walker Field left on
the afternoon train Wednesday for St.
Louis
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Field and baby
returned Wednesday from Two weeks
trip to Dallas. Texas.
Miss Lillian Holes has returned to
Weatherford where she win remain until
the close OF the spring term OF school.
in June
Miss Robbie Wade, who has been a
house guest Of tile Boles for the past
ten days. returned no her home at shaw
nee Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Helen Mccoy will go TO okla
homa City Saturday morning and spend
a day or two with friends, leaving Mon
day morning for Oxford. Ohio, where she |
is attending the Western university
Miss Carolyn Williams win not return |
TO Kansas City, but will remain In Guth- |
RE until spring. Miss Maude. however. |
expects TO return in a few weeks and
continue her musical studies. returning
home about June.
The Kartenspiel club spent an enjoya-
bic afternoon Wednesday with Mrs. W. |
II. Coyie The club begins the new year
with favorable prospects. Mrs l.. +.
Leach won the club prize a souvenir
spoon. There were these guests enter
tained: Mesdaznes Fred @. Van Duyn. ].
III. Burford. ]. Il. cottinEham and ]. T.
Brickner
Mr. ana Mr. TTos--.-- f,o.-... .r.... -.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04
/. o. O. =. Tske hotIeel

All Odd Fellows IN good standing are
requested to meet at Odd Fellows hall at
one O'Clock D. m. Friday. Jan. 5. for
the purpose of attending the funeral Of
Brother L. Peterson.
p. V. SMITH. Noble Grand.
II. l.. sTROUGEI. Secretary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-04

The Domestic Science club will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the Carnegie IL
brary a, half-past two o'clock. 'rhe les.
son will be Comparative Nutrition Of
Foods" The members viii respond to
roll call with suggestions for 1906. Be
cause of the meeting tomorrow afternoon
of the City Federation ard the aUnual
election Of officers. IT was thought best
10 postpone the demonstration until an
other week.