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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
NEW a t
Former Mexican to Open up shop
at 0nce-Frank squires in Tenn
porary Charge.

Mexico is going to have another
cigar factory. Orestes Harding, son
of P. W. Harding Of this city, has COM
pleted all the plans for starting a shop
here Immediately. He has engaged
his workmen, ordered his stock, secur-
ed his government papers ect. and ex-
poets to be making cigars by the lat
Ter part Of next week. Just where he
will locate his shop is not yet decided
upon but several places are under
consideration and I'M will selected at
once.
Frank Squires and Fred Garner,
both cigar makers of several years ex-
perience at the trade, have been en-
gagged by Mr.. Harding to make the
goods, and Mr.. Squires will also be in
charge Of the business until the new
proprietor arrives. Mr.. Harding now
holds a position with the Illinois
Steele Company, with bis headquar-
tiers at Hammond, Ind, and 1t will
probably be O month or more before ne
can close up his affairs there and come
to Mexico. Orestes is q Mexico boy,
and Of course, like all who have ever
lived here, can not be as well satisfied
at any other spot on the globe as In
this city, 50 he will return.
The style of the new concern will be
Harding & Co., and it is needless to
state that they intend to put a grade
of cigars on the market not surpassed
anywhere for the money. The LED
GER believes there is a good opportun-
ity in Mexico for another cigar factory,
remembering the great amount Of
goods sold by 0. ID. Stlckley when he
was in business here, and predicts
success to the new firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
Recover Stolen Livery Team.

Bill Barnett, deputy constable, re-
returned Monday from Louisiana, hav.
ing in tow a livery rig and team be-
longing to Middleton & Morris, which
had been sold by a stranger who hired
the outfit one day last week. The
stranger said his name vas G. +. Girls
son and that he was agent for Nation
al Fertilizing Company of Kansas
City, and secured a livery rig to go in
to the country for a few days canvas.
However, Saturday, the day be was tc
return to Mexico, he sold them to W.
A. Hayden, a livery man Of New Lon
don. The price was very small and
excited the New Londoner's suspic'
ion, so telephoning here, Middleton s
Morris identified the rig and horses
as belonging to them. Meanwhile
Hayden had In turn sold them u
another party. The local livery firm
Immediately began a search for theil
property, which was finally located al
Louisiana.
Barnett was sent for them at once
aud returned with them Monday az
ternoon. Nothing has been heard OF
Grisson, however, but a effort is being
made to capture him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
MEXICO. MO.
NEW BASE BALL PARK.
North Mexico Property Owner Makes
Proposition to Manager Saunders
Would Erect Grand Stand
and Enclose the Park.

There is very strong probability
that In the near future the local base
ball team will be performing in an up
to-date park In the north suburbs of
this city, instead OF on Cauthorn's Hill
Mrs. W. D. Little who owns the prop
erty In north Mexico known as the
"show grounds" has made a propo-
sition to Manager Saunders Of the
Athletics which may result In utiliz-
ing this ground for a ball park. The
matter now rests with the local mana
ger and II he and the owner OF the
property can agree on the commission
work on the new bark will begin at
once
Mrs Little has offered to build a
grand stand capable OF holding sever
al hundred people and to put the
grounds in good condition for playing
and enclose them with a substantial
board fence for a certain per cent of
each games gross receipts. She states
she is prepared to have the work start
ed Immediately aud the place ready
for business within a few weeks pro.
viding she and Mr.. Saunders a agree
on the terms
The latter visited the site Monday
aud is much pleased with IL and thinks
1t could be converted into a swell ball
park quickly and with moderate ex-
pense. 1t is located we'll, being prac-
tically out of the city and yet not too
great a distance from the square.
There is some objection to the pres
ent ball grounds at Cauthorn Hill be.
cause of their extreme situation and
the local fans would doubtless ap-
prove of the proposed change
An enclosed park has much more
the appearance of real base ball and
Furthermore insures that all who wit.
ness the games must pay the admis-
sion at the gate as there is no wire
fence to crawl through. Manager
Saunders states the matter will be de-
cided one way or the other at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
Chantauaua Matters-Read!

Chautauqua season, four day anc
children's season tickets now on sale
season tickets good for eleven days
The following prices on tents have
been made: So, 50 IS, So, Sc 10, IS
cots SOC, chairs 500, blankets SOC.
Wanted-One hundred boys between
the ages of eight and fourteen years
inclusive, for boys club. All boys o.
the ages stated, holding season tlck'
cts will be admitted as members with
out further cost.
Enroll your children for kinder
garten. Parents must hold season
tickets A limited number only car
be taken.
For tickets, tents, and full informa
tion, call on Mrs. Lora 5 Moore, Asst
| Secretary, at Worrell's jewelry store
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
BAILEYs NOW FREE.
May Become Citizens Of Callaway's
Capital City-Miners Make up
Collection for Destitute Pair.


Fulton Sun,
The Baileys are now free. The death
OF Jay Lawder goes %unavenged.
Some questions brought up at the
trial will always remain unsettled.
Bailey was inquiring to-day for a
small house or some rooms to rent,
When asked by a Sun reporter why be
did not go else where to live he said
that be had no money, that he knew
OF no place where the knowledge Of
his trouble had not gone.
Saturday night a few miners took
up a collection among themselves and
presented Bailey with sl3. Other
small donations we're made and the
amount given him is believed to be
about $40.
The jury stood seven to five for &C.
quittal from the start until this morn
ing when they came to a decision,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
BOAR BRINGS $4,000.
Independence Breeder Sells Lord Ba-
con to Wisconsin Man for What
is Said to be the Highest Price
Evsr Paid.

KANSAS CITY, July 2l.-What is
said to have been the highest price
ever paid for an American bred hog,
was paid this morning by f. W. Mar
tin, Of Beloit, Wis, to J. Qurrolo, a
breeder near independence. The ami
NAL sold was Lord Bacon, and the price
paid for him was SO, 200.
Mr.. Qurrolo is a large breeder of
Berkshire hogs and has sold several
other animals for big prices, Lord Ba-
con is a grandson of Masterpiece, a
Berkshire boar, which Mr.. Qurrolo
raised and which was sold to an lii.
noise man three years ago for $1,000,
Later M T. Gentry, a big breeder al
bought MASTERPIECE and paid $500 fol
him.
The people Of independence are great
ly elated over the sale and steps were
taken to-day to have it published al
over the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
COUNTY NEWS.
FROM THOMPSON.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
THOMPSON, July 25.-W. Fl. Brinl
and wife, of H~allsville, returned Il
their home Sunday.
J. E. Watson, Of Fulton, was here
on business Tuesday.
II. T. Cant is a business visitor Il
Omaha.
Mrs. Irwin Sims and children are
here from Arkansas the guest Of re
latives,
Frank Rickhoff, Wabash operator
was a recent guest 10 High Hill.
Oscar Biswell was here from Mexico
on business Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Clark recently enter
tanned her sister, Mrs Jay Montague
OF Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. John
X. Brown aud Miss Hattie Brown, OF
Mexico.
Lee Barrager, of st. Louis, is the
guest OF Wheeler and Ross Cant
r. j. Hundhausen was here from St
Louis Monday.
Blum and Berrey shipped n Ca,
load of hogs to ST Louis Tuesday.
James Surber is home from st Louis
where be shipped a car load Of cattle.
Cant & Considine shipped q car OF
hogs to st. Louis,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26

My new spring Wall Paper
for 1906 is now complete and
lis decidedly the largest stock
between St. Louis and Kansas
City. Beautiful new Paper in
all grades from cheapest to the
finest.
CRADDOCK does decidedly
the big end of the fine trade in
Mexico and Audrain Co., be-
cause he knows how to get up
designs and new ideas in hang
ing Wall Paper. His big stock,
low prices and services are at
your command whether you
want a cheap kitchen paper or
a fine parlor paper. Craddock
gives you satisfaction and
results.
w. L. CRADDOCK
MExtCO MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
SKINNER ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger
SKINNER, July 25.-F. M. Patton,
of Fairbury, ILL.,, vas here last week
looking Bfter the interest of his farm
now occupied by VIM. Eisell. While
here he sold his entire last years crop
of corn to Cant & Considine at 45c per
bushel, weighed at home and hauled by
the buyers.
Last Sunday was banner day of the
Sunday school at Bethlehem for a long
time. About eighty were in the
classes and a lively good interest was
manifest throughout the whole time.
Rev. CT Long filed his regular ap-
pointment at Bethlehem Saturday and
Sunday last. A good crowd was out
both days.
Miss Kate DeJarnett, OF Little
Rock, Ark, is the guest Of her uncle,
| W. II. DeJarnett, and family.
Sterland Hickman and family were
in Tulip Saturday and Sunday the
guest of friends and relatives.
Maggie Branham, of Tulip, is here
the guest of her uncle, ]. S. Hickman,
and family.
Miss Matte Bohon, Of Sedalia, af-
ter a ten days visit with Miss Maude
Chapman, left for home Wednesday.
Jimmie and William Crosswhite en-
tertained a number Of friends last
Tuesday evening at their home with
q lawn party.
An Ice cream supper will be given al
u. A. Surber's Friday evening, July q,
for the benefit of Liberty church
Everybody invited to attend.
At the base ball game Saturday
afternoon on SINNERS diamond, the
Skinner boys mopped up the earti
with the Rowena boys to the score o
10 to II. Tho Skinner team will pla.
the Tulip boys next Saturday on TIL
formers diamond.
At the ice cream supper Saturda'
evening a week at Skinner the boy
cleared $3.50.
Miss Stella Snidow, Of Mexico, wa
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Berth
Squirting, last week.
The barn on the place Elmer Pow
ell occupies was completely demolisheI
Sunday evening.
The new barn OF Henry MCGEE wa
blown of its foundation Sunday ever
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
WANT GAS FRANCHISE.
Mexico Electric Light Co.. Ask City
Council For Twenty Year Gas
Privilege Ordinance Given
its First Reading.

Mexico is to have another Gas Plant
agitation. At the city council meet
ing Monday night, E. R. Locke, as a
representative of the Mexico Electric
Light, Heat and Power Company, ap'
peared before the council with a pro.
position asking for a gas franchise fol-
a term Of twenty years. The ordinance
was given it first reading and tabled
for further consideration by the
council.
The proposition states that within
8 months after the passage and ratii-
tion Of the ordinance,if granted them,
work will have began on the plant and
within Is months Of the date Of its
passage and ratification by a vote Of
the people and approval Of the council
the plant will be In operation. They
agree to charge a minimum of 75c per
100 cubic feet for subscribers and
where used for fuel, lighting or mac
hancal purposes to charge a minimum
OF 1 so per l00c cubic feet They fur
Their agree ID lay four miles Of gas
mains, to furnish a gas OF high quality,
and TO install phOnometers in the
home of subscribers. Also that the
light shall be not less than 16 nor
more 20 candle power in private
homes.
To bind the petitioners to comply
with the requirements Of contract,
they will post a cash bond of such an
amount as the city believes proper and
reasonable. Also $4,000 will be posted
to insure that the streets are not
damaged by the laying Of mains. The
question will again come up at the
next meeting Of the council.
COUNCIL NOTES.
Guthrie s. Son were granted per-
mission to repair and extend theii
coal yard building on Jefferson street,
The Street Commissioners repor,
was read and filed.
The clerk read the semi-annuai
statement Of the receipts and expen'
ditures, which, being approved by the
finance committee, was FLED.
Merit johnson moved that Sau
Washer be advised to begin the work
with the new fire team. The motion
was passed.
The streetsweeping and cleaning on
motion was left to the discretion Of
of thestreet and alley committee.
A motion was made and passed
that parties using Hardin Park fol
festivals, etc, be required to deposit
50 90 as a guarantee that the property
would in no way be injured. Money
to be refunded if park was left in good
condition
A special committee composed Of
Messrs. Marshall, Abbay and Haskell
was appointed tn confer with the light
Company relative to getting more
light for the city, after which the
| council adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
.av and a large crowd was present

day and a large crowd was present
Quint Davis of Madison spent a few
days last week with his old schooimate
Ray Styles.
Miss Dola Long OF Paris visited
Misses Bird and Lena Hanna last
week.
Miss Matte Bess Sherman, of Paris
visited Miss Mary Wilson last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Force of neal
Tulip spent Friday night with Miss
Grace Camplin.
Miss Ruth Lewis visited Miss Verna
Bates last week.
Miss Oleta McCann, OF near Rowena
visited her cousin, Miss Margaret
Drake last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Bishop, also Mrs,
]. S. Henderson and son, went to Hol'
liday Wednesday to see Mrs. Chas'
Spears who is the latter's sister.
Miss Mary Wilson and brother, Clev'
Gland entertained at a lawn party
Monday
Mrs. o. D. Chapel left for her home
at Ainsworth, Iowa, Monday.
Miss Cupp of Madison visited Leon
Bybee last week.
"Grandma" Smiley died Monday at
the home Of her son, Robert Smiley,
east OF town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26

John r. Luckie, aged 10 years died
Tuesday afternoon, Of inflammation OF
the bladder. Deceased had been Ill
every since be returned from Califor-
MIA in February, but had been confined
to bis bed for only about ten pays. He
was a member Of the A. o. Z, W. Two
children survive him. Funeral servi'
ces will be conducted at the home OF
DR.. Bridgeford at $3.50 p. m. Rev
Kokepdoffer will oficiate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHAMP, July 25.-Rev. Banks filled bis
appointment at Prairie View SUM-
day.
Miss Fannie Hickman returned
home Saturday, after a most pleasant
visit with Tulip friends and relatives
Little Marcellus Dean is some bet
ter.
Bethel, Prairie View and Beaver
Dam Sunday Schools will spend a few
days outing next Tuesday at Mr.. Geo.
Deans In the grove south Of his house
| All scholars of these Sunday Schools
are cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. David Mckee of Wheeling, Wes'
| Virginia returned home Tuesday aftel
a pleasant visit with his children.
Fred Roberts went to st. Louis last
week On Business
Albert Kimpson and wife of Ken
| lucky are visiting relatives and friend
here. Albert is In poor health We arr
sorry to state.
Miss Bessie Settle returned homt
Saturday accompanied by her cousinl
Mi. Edwin Settle and daughters
Misses Marguerite and Jurerene.
Miss Alma Miller who has been visi
ting her Grandmother of Concord re
turned home last week.
Mrs. r A. Holmes is the champion
butter maker Of Champ. She is nov
making about go ID. a week.
Mr.. Gregory died July % at the hom'
of his son, Mr.. Gregory south of Mex
leo. He was 80 years old. Funera
services we're conducted at the Metho
dist church by Rev. Hanna Tuesda'
evening at 3 O'Clock. Mr.. Gresor!
leaves 10 children to MOURN his death
They have the sympathy Of the com
| munitY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
ITEMS.

Otto A1@ho
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, July 25.-Harry Bur
well is visiting In Louisiana
Mrs. Lon Burchard and children arc
here from Texas to spend the summer
Dick Burchard was here Sunday tt
visit his mother. His wife and family
who have been here a few day, will re
turn home Tuesday.
DR.. Taylor was down from Mexico
recently looking after the interest o.
his farm.
Little Lorna and HELEN Hoffsess
of Kansas City, are visiting theil
aunt, Mrs. Walker Woodbridge.
M. N. Friedman returned Sunday
from a few days visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Joe Fennewald was in Wells
Vile Saturday.
Elmer johnson shipped eight ca
loads of cattle to st. Louis Sunday.
Jim Hendrix went to st. Louis Sun
day night.
Born, to Irwin Matthews and wife
a fine baby girl.
Misses Heckmeyer and Gill, of st
Louis, are visiting at Stephen Der
tells.
There will be services at the Metho
dist church Sunday, conducted by thu
pastor, Rev. Laning.
Protracted meeting is in progress a.
the South Methodist church.
Miss Sadie Flintenfeld, of Chicago
is visiting at M. N. Friedman's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
ALCOHOL PUT INTO CANDY.
Chicago Parents Stirred up Over the
Sale Of Cheap Product Containing
Poisonous Dope"

CHICAGO, July 23.-Parents In the
Thirty fifth ward are aroused owe the
results Of Investigations into the wide
spread sale to children Of candy con-
tanning alcohol. DR.. ]. +. Biehn, d.
rector Of the city health laboratory,
has analysed many samples of the
penny sweets and reports that they
contain from 81 to as per cent Of al
cohol.
The favorite ''dope" is said to be
brandy Of a cheap grade, powerful
enough to make the insidious sweets
fire the brains Of the little mes and
plunge them into q stupor. The
alcohol drops are often highly colored
with aniline dyes, and as q rule are
made from glucose. Parents of chill
dreu in the thirty-fifth ward who have
acquired the 'liquor-candy' habit are
imploring their council men to put a
stop TO the sale of the impure candy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
BURIED AT SUN RISE.
Remains Of Charley Hill Laid to Res
Beside His Wife in Sunrise Grave
yard-Large Number Present
at %Interment.

The remains Of Charlie Hill, who's,
SAD and Unexpected death late Frida,
AFTERNOON shocked the whole commup
ity and cast a gloom over this CITY
were laid to rest at 3 o'clock SUNDAY
afternoon 10 the Sun Rise graveyard,
The services were conducted by Rev
A. w. Kokendoffer and Rev. A. A
wallace, both pastors Of this city,
after which the body was placed by
that of bis wife, who preceded him tc
the grave some seven years ago.
10 perfectly understand how uni.
versally was the deceased loved and
how deeply is his loss felt in this local.
lily, one bad but to be among these
who gathered at the grayeside TO paw
him their last tributes OF respect and
love. The large church was filled Ia
overlooking and the number OF grieyed
friends waited In sadness witbout,
The floral Offering were vast in mum.
Der and most beautsul, including EN-.
blems from the Elk and Eagle lodges.
OF which the deceased was a most
popular and prominent member
Rev. Kokendotfer and Rev. Wallace
pronounced most beautiful sermons
over the remeains, speaking OF bis
kindly and christian character, touch.
Ing npon his past pure life, far above
reproach. bis generous spirit and de.
votion to the church, Of which he was
an active member.
Charlie Hill was a native OF this
county. He was born near Mexico
March 9th, 1866. Some ten years age
be was married to Miss Lillian Clark.
son, who, like himself, met a vic.
lent death, falling In a well and being
drowned. Some time later he moved
to this city, where he has lived since
his unfortunate death Friday.
The pail bearers we're:
Charles Householder, Harry House
holder, John Wakefield, At Brown, B,
f. Fox, Jas Mundyacting.
The honorary pail bearers were,
Willard Potts, Tom Bruce, George
and VIM. Lee, E. R. Locke, Iman
Ashworth and John Mcintyre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
BENTON L I ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, July 25.-The ship
ping done from this point has been
exceedingly good this week again. The
shippers are John Dlshman 5 car loadt
of sheep, johnson, Romans and Dow
ell several Car loads Of hogs and sheer
and l load of cattle.
Charles Hildebrand shipped
car load of new wheat to Pollock, Of
Mexico.
William D. James, a brother of O
A. James, cashier Of the bank In Ben
ton City, was a visitor heIe last Satur
day. Mr.. James is a Rock Island rail-
load man, having his office in st. Louis
Messrs. Hulen and Eaton, the brick
laying contractors of Centralia, arr
erecting a brick store building here
for Bruce Icenogle. The carpenter
work is being done by the well known
contractors, Precht and Cuttings, O
Benton City.
The regular monthly services wert
held at the Christian church last Sun
day. Elder Chinn, of Vandalia, wa
In charge.
Romans Smith, of st. Louis, is herr
visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Alb Romans, Mr.. Smith in
tends to stay here until September
when he will return home and resume
bis studies.
Miss Clara Belle johnson will leavI
shortly for a visit In Ohio, afterward
visiting her brother, Captain johnson
at Fort Dade, Florida.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
Gard of Thanks,

Mr.. J. W. Hill desires to express the
appreciation of himself and family to
the many kind friends and neighbors
also to the Orders Of Elks, and Eagles,
and to the M. W. A. and X. and L. OF
S. for the sympathy and h~elpfulness
shown over the sad death Of bis
brother, Chas. W. Hill. Such brother
ly and neighborly kindness is of real
worth in times like these and Mr.. Hill
wishes to thus publicly acknowledge
his gratitude for these fayors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
Lucky Fishermen.

A fishing party, composed Of War
ner Williams, John Graham, William
Lee, Ned Turner and Dave MCGEE,
returned Tuesday from Fishers Ford,
where they had been since last week
on q fishing expedition. They were
very successful, landing 100 pounds Of
channel cat fish, as well as enjoying
a remarkably fine outing, free from
irksome business cares.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
SANTA FEE ITEMS.

Correspondence OF The Ledger.
The Moline and Strother base ball
teams played ball in Ohas. Cooks pas
ture Thursday. Moline won the game
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
E Spears was buried at Holiday We'd
nesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Spears were
both raised In our little town and we
extend our sympathies.
The railroad rally was held Thurs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
st. vrain Wins Another.

Jimmie st. Vrain won a splendid
game Sunday for Montgomery by de
feating Centralia 6 20 2, striking Out
IL men and allowing but 4 hits. Thii
is certainly pitching fine ball. Cen
tralia has a bard hitting club but the!
were helpless before St Vrain anC
barely escaped the disgrace OF a shut
ont.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
"Retter Than Ever

The Modern Woodmen In last stats
ment May 81 had beneficial members
In good standing 764,e57. And a sur
plus in benefit fund over all possible
liabilities of 81, $40, 74S OS and have only
had five (5) easements SO far this year
including July. Mexico camp l'O5'
has 1900" members.
Il. f. Kunkel
Acct Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26

List Of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending July 90, 1906, which II not
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the dead letter office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters In this
list will please say advertised"
Brown, Oracle Bartlett, Mrs W Fl
Brandan, Mrs Sallie A
Fanssetter, Mrs Hester
Harrison, James J Harris, J N ~
Haney, WIS Leib, Wilhelan Il
Lee, Will Nichols, Wm
Nacuie, Rev Fir Matthew
/, Noble, w L Parker, Flora
| Smith, Rev NJ Smith, Mrs Ab6it
| Walker, Alfred Welsh, Chas
Thompson, FIN Webb, HG
Wills, Dora
GEO Fl. KUNKEL
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-26
Nav Harness for Fire Team,

The Mexico Harness Company has
Just finished a beautiful new set of
harness for the team recently purchas-
ed by the city for the fire department
and also service In the street cleaning
and sweeping department. Mr. Apgert
made the set and is to be compliment
ed on the excellent work. Sam Washer,
who has been employed by the city to
drive the fire wagon and the street
sweeper, began work with the team
Wednesday.
The fire department building is
nearly ready for occupancy and the
new fire engine and other equipment
ordered for the city is expected to ar
rive soon. Mexico continues to move
forward.