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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
PROF. D. a. MCMILLAN
PASSES AWAY SUNDAY,
Prominent Educator Succumbs to
Lingering Illness Funeral Ser
vices Win be Held Tuesday

Professor Daniel a. Mcmillan aged,
5S years, for twenty-four years, Sup
erintendent Of Mexico Public Schools
and a member Of the Board Of Curat
ors Of the Missouri State University,
died at his home In this city at
O'Clock Sunday evening, March fourth,
after lingering illness. X
Deceased came to Missouri In 1874
and settled In Bonneville, where for a
number Of years be was engaged In
educational work; later moving to
this city where he was made Superind-
tsndent Of Public Schools, which posi-
tion he held until the time OF his death.
He was united in marriageto Miss
Elizabeth Talbot, OF this city, in 1892,
and, besides bis widow, is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. L. NJ. Bratton and
Miss Tirza Mcmillan, OF Cedarville
Ohio.
Deceased was Shriner Mason, also a
mernber OF the Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order Of Elks, an Odd Fellow and
member Of the Phi Delta Theta fra
tsrnity. He had been Master of his
Lodge, High Priest Of his Chapter and
Eminent Commander of his Comman-
derry.
Prof. Mcmillan was born in Preble
county, Ohio, October 20, 1s4s, and
was a son Of Rev. Gavin Mcmillan and
wife, whose maiden name was Ros-
anna Ronalds. She was formerly Of
Vermont, and was lady Of superior
mind and culture. Prof. McMillan's
father was originally from South Caro-
lima, and went to Ohio when young.
He became a popular and valued
Presbyterian minister in Ohio, and
did service In the pulpit Of that State
until his death. He was quite promi-
nent in his church, and was looked up
on as one OF its ablest and best minist-
ers in bis section Of the state. Daniel
A. completed his eduction at Miami
University, in Oxford, Ohio, from
which institution be was graduted
with distinction in 1868, at the age Of
twenty years. He subsequently taught
school In his native State until his re-
moval to Missouri. A man Of advan-
ced and thorough education and a
teacher, Prof Mcmillan
has proved one of the most successful
educators Of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Miss Alma McDowelI Iast

visited Miss Alma Mcdowell last
week.
Jim Hendrix made flying trip TO
st. Louis last week.
Joe Fennewald was in st. Louis last
week.
D. S. Rodgers was in Mexico Tues
day.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the M.
d. Church gave a supper last Friday
night. Owing to the inclement
weather only a small crowd was pres
ent, but by the liberality Of those
present the ladies realized a neat sum.
The following stock shipments have
been made this week.
II. E. Youngblood, car loads.
j. p. Covington and son, car load.
Fl. II. Noel, / car load.
George Fennewald, / car load.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, NO., for the week
ending March s, 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"
Bouham, Henry f Belcher, Arthur
Clark, Frank Crews, Mrs W M
Cornwell, Mr. Cross, Mrs Lellian
Uovington, Linnie Dusty, VIM A
Eirnshaw, G B Fitzpatricts, A. J
Gray, Miss Jenie Jackson, Sarah
Kinkead, ] III Rose, Mrs Jane
Smith, Rev R R Steward, Mrs T U
Schaal, Lillian Whails, Frank
WEIGH, Aikman
GEO. II. KUNKEE5
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

On Tuesday, March 10th, we will
accompany another party Of prospect
i've purchasers to the Pan Handle Of
Texas. If you are interested in pur-
chasing good lands at a low price you
will do we'll to call and talk with us
and make your arrangements to go.
Round trip railroad fare to Here
ford, Texas, sl6.60.
LAKENAN s. BARNES,
wi Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

slDE HARDWARE STORE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
HOW IT STICKS.
Mexico Has Found it Hard to Shake
OF

Hard to bear, harder to get rid Of,
Is any itching skin complaint,
Eczema or Itching Piles.
Doan's Ointment relieves aud cures
All itchInes Of the skin
Mexico people endorse this state
ment:
Joseph Brown, Of East Promenade
street, Mexico, Mo-, says: III had
some form Of eczema on my back and
legs for several years and often suffer-
ed untold misery. l tried remedy
after remedy, but did not get the de-
sired relief I sought. l saw Doan's
Ointment advertised at Buckner s
WhitneY's drug store, and l believe
the first application gave me ease. l
viii be only 10 pleased TO corroborate
the above personal interview
For sale by all dealers. Price so
sents. Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States Remember the name-Dozns b
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
WILLIAMS MAY DIE.
Murderous Assault Upon a Wabash
Conductor -Culprit At Missouri
City Stealing a Ride and
Was Elected At Bir-
u mingham.

A message was received yesterda,
from the hospital in st Louis +,
which Charles William, a Wabasl
Railroad Company conductor, Of thai
lefty, was removed after the murderoui
assault upon him by an unknown mar
last Thursday night, that Williams
condition is extremely precarious anc
that it is not impossible that deatt
will result.
Conductor Williams is one OF the
best known conductors Of the Wabash
system running between Kansas Clty
and st. Louis. He was In charge Of
the regular evening train out Of this
city last Thursday night. When the
train had reached point near Birm
ingham, a suburban station a few
miles out Of the city in the Blue val
ley, the trainmen observed a stranger
stealing a ride on the front coach. The
train was stopped at a crossing and
the stranger elected.
Wnen' a lew minutes iater' Willlami
IN tne course Oh MS progress through
Tue Train nau reached tne rear COACH
ne was surprised 70 see bne same man
on |. q ,ne !, & a.LolrloI 1ne las1 coach Ine
Drakenan was summoned and prepar'
asions naue 70 sbop tne train' IL nap
peheo tnaI tne coru connecting tne
rear COACH witn 1ne engine mad not
peen compieteiy coupled ana Oonduc'
oor "iiiiams reacneu up 70 make tne
'coanection.
Az .nls point tne assault was made.
Inc Stranger nau kniie IN MS nand
anu wiunouo warning ne maoe . oes-
pefa1e ASSAULT upon tne conductor,
laying MS rignI cneek open 70 the
oone ifoni poinc near tne ear almost
70 eiie o.in' An ugly gasn was cut 10
tne Ioieheau on tne rlgnt sioe OF tne
neau iib.,s ABOVE tne temple MOI
content WIN innloting tnese wounds
tne Stranger siaSneo CONDUCTOR WIZ
hams across tne rignt nand, severing
ainoso All 1ne leaders Ia tne nanu ana
propapiy Ienuering tne memoer use
less ior me- even SHOULD tne conduc-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Announoe ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Rogers, Of St.
Joseph, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Jennie Borden, to Mr..
Eugene II. Enslen, Jr., Of Birming-
ham, Ala. The wedding will take
place April 4, at the First Presbyter.
ian Church, of that city. Miss Rogers
is one Of the most popular girls In st..
Joseph's younger set. She has visited
in this city several times and has a
host of friends here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

,me nice seed potatoes d.
Wisconsin, for sale. -Four
d2w3 GEO. A. BROCK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
1905
1908
jEy TO LOAN
JUDGEMENTS.

~ authorized to announce the
onowing as candidates for the
1o of Audrsin County, Mo-; subj ect
14 Of the Democratic Primary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Csntral School Exercises.

A very interesting entertainment
was given at Central school on the
afternoon Of the 22nd, in honor Of
George washington's birthday. The
program consisted of patriotic quota.
tions, songs, recitations and dialogues,
and the pupils showed careful train
ing. Miss Hattie Stevenson is an
excellent teacher and has taught in
the very best schools In the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Split Log Drag.

NATION, Ill, March 3.-The' split
log" drag, which is claimed by some
to be the solution Of the good roads
problem in this section Of Illinois, is
now getting practical and thorough
test.
J. P. Ashbrook a wealthy farmer,
living northeast Of here, has been
working at odd times with his split
log on piece Of road near his home
and the results obtained demonstrate
that this method is the practical one
for the building Of good roads,
The split-log arrangement. which is
a simple contrivance, is said to have
been originated by a Missourian.
When King first commenced
dragging the roads his neighbors con-
cluded that he was harmlessly insane
and offered no serious objection to his
amusing himself in this particular
manner. A year served to show that
he was right and what was a
bad strip of road was changed into one
that could be trotted over at the worst
season Of the year.
Mr.. Ashbrook heard of Kings ex-
perience and resolved to try it for
himself. Last summer be picked out
the worst piece Of road In his neigh
borhood, and rightafter every rain he
went out and pulled his split log drag
over 1t. The road is now in good con-
dition; In fact, 1t is about the only
strip OF road In this section, with the
exception OF the paved streets In the
cities, where a team can pull load
By bis experiment Mr.. r.Ashbrook has
opened the eyes Of the farmers In his
vicinity, and In the next year many
win follow his example. The public
highways in Coles county are so bad in
winter that they very seriously handl-
cap all lines Of business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, March GO. Kimler
and wife, Of Bloomington ILL.,, were
business visitors here the latter part
Of last week.
W. @. Duty, Of moved over into
Galloway county. He lived on the
Charlie Culbertson place.
Fred Precht has moved to the place
he recently purchased Of Martin HID
erbrand just north Of town.
Married, Wednesday Feb. 2s at the
home Of the bride, Baker Hinton and
Jesica Deardorf. May they live a long
and happy married life is the wish Of
their many friends.
Jacob Stump who has been sick for
some time is some better.
Roy Wright and his sister Bulah
are visiting friends and relatives In
Columbia.
Mrs. S. o. Wright returned Satur-
day from Columbia where she had
been called to attend the funeral OF
her brother.
NJ. Grady, OF Iowa, has moved tC
the place be recently bought OF P. j.
Pinegar.
Fred Shuttle has moved the Hamil
ton place.
Mr.. Greatly is moving to the place
formerly owned by John Hble.
Monday night Everett Hibbard and
Miss Jones, daughter of "Tandy'
Jones, made an attempt TO elope.
They were followed to this place BY
Mr.. Jones who succeeded in stopping
the girl before she could take the
Columbia accommodation. Miss Jones
is not Of age.
Chas johnson hav moved the Kun
Ter farm Just south OF town.
Rein Hilderbrand bored well for {
@. Thompson Monday was in which
plenty Of water was found at As foot
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
LIST OF PRIZES FOR
BEST DRAGGED ROADS.
Executive Committee of Good Roads
Association Meets and Makes up
Prizes Must Enter Contest by
April I-Contest Open to
All Living Within Six
Miles Of Mexico.

The Executive Committee OF the
Good Roads Association met at the
office Of Lakenan s. Barnes Wednes-
day morning and was called tc
order by Alex. Carter, Chairman,
and ordered that all entries for prizes
must be made by April /, 1905.
Those competing for the 500 prize
for best six miles OF road leading TO
corporate limits Of Mexico should get
together and formulate plans and en-
ter their road; the same as to other
prizes Following is the list OF prizes:
500 for best six miles Of continuous
road from corporate limits OF Mexico
In any direction.
$50 for second best six miles.
$50 for best one mile of any road
leading to Mexico within six miles of
limits.
$40 for second best mile.
$50 for third best mile.
$40 for fourth best mile.
$40 for the fifth best mile.
Roads to be dragged with a split
log drag and prizes given for road kept
In best order continuously from April
lst, 1906, to March 1st, 1907.
Committee reserves the right to in
spcct all roads entered for prizes once
per month. Prizes to be paid en-
March 5th, 1907.
All entries are to be made with A..
G. Barnes on or before April l, 1906.
Done by order of Executive Com
mittee.
ALEX. CARTER, Chairman.
A. C. BARNES, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

FERRIS & CAUTHORN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
The Atoms Local Officials.

Since the Wabash has moved tc
their new depot at the Jefferson street
crossing, the Alton is occupying the
old union depot until their new sta
tion is finished. They expect to move
about the first of April.
The local station officials for the 9,
s. A. are as follows:
Edward Matthews, formerly OF Lonl'
siana, station agent.
e. R. Wilson, day operator.
S. f. Rector, night operator.
G. M. Null, day baggage master.
e. L. Gordon, night baggage mas
ter.
The freight and other departments
remain unchanged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
bring Humors

Ire or effete matters accumulated
bod during the winter cause in the
|ch dishguring and painful troubles
|pimples, and other eruptions, also
\ loss of appetite, that tired feeling.
best medicine to take is Hoods
illa, which thoroughly cleanses the
h effects permanent cures by giving
functional activity to the stomach,
|neys, bowels and skin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Russian stndsnt Hern.

G. Addell, a Russian student driven
from St Petersburg during the recent
trouble, is in town. Mr.. Addell Is an
accomplished linguist and wishes to
enter the State University. he Is
selling goods Of various kinds, hoping
to acquire sufficient means by Septem-
Der to enter the school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Hair Turns GRAY; Kills Self

PUNxsUTAwNEY, Pa, March g.
Because her hair was turning gray.
Mrs. William Thomas, young mat
ron OF Eleanor, near here, committed
suicide to-day. She swallowed caustlc
potash, and when doctor was called
threatened to kill him IL he would not
let her die.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Preached in Mexico Sunday

Rev. NJ. A. Hart, pastor Of the
Christian Church of Fulton, exchanged
pulpits with Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer,
Sunday, and preached splendid ser
mon. The first Sunday in March be-
Ing set apart for the collection Of for
eIgn missions, Rev. Mr.. Hart made a
strong and earnest appeal for the
cause.
The report OF the Sunday School
March A was as follows:
Attendance, 259.
Visitors, IL.
New pupils, H.
Collection, STAG.
ALI officers and teachers present but
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
A BorTLrNa FACTORY.
st. Louis Men Here Looking for a
Suitable Location Decision in
Few Days

Mexico may have a new bottliDg
factory. The matter is now under
consideration and a definite decision
will be reached this week.
@. ]. Payne and r. w. Boxter, both
of st. Louis, were In this city Wed.
nesday looking for suitable location.
A number Of buildings were inspected,
one or two of which we're considered
excellent for this purpose. The fac
tory will have a large capacity and
employ quitea number OF men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
New Wabash Depot.

The Wabash people have moved In
to their new station at Jefferson
street. 1. NJ. Richards is passenger
and freight agent; Nelson Miller will
have charge Of the freight depot, with
Edward Pearl as assistant. E Bal.
bridge will be dayoperator and II. E.
Mears will be night operator. Frank
Hazard, day baggageman, and Rob
ert Holmes, night baggageman. This
is force Of good up.to-date hustlers
and we predict the service will bt
first-clasg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Oldest Professor Resigns.

The, resignation OF DIR. Paul
Schweitzer, Professor of Agricultural
Chemestry In Missouri University,
will terminate In June the career Of
perhaps the Oldest college professor
in point Of service, in the State. DR..
Schweitzer has been at Columbia
since 1872. During his career at Mis-
souri,, three different presidents have
directed affairs at the University,
the enrolment has increased from
4s2 to more than 1000, and the the
number of buildings from five to
thirty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Blase-Lierheimer.

Edward II. Blase, of Mt. Leonard,
Saline county, Mo-, and Miss Helena
e. Lierheimer, of this county, win be
united in marriage at the home Of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Lierheimer, 8 miles north of this city
at noon Wednesday. Mr. Blaise is a
prominent farmer of Saline county
and his bride-to-De, Miss Leirheimer,
is one Of the most popular young
women in Audrain county.
The LEDGER joins their many
friends In extending congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Housa Mover.

Ben Haynes, apractical house mover
Of nine years experience, is now pre-
pared to raise and move houses in first
class shape. II you have building
you want moved or raised and leveled
up, see him or leave orders at Mason
Creasey's second hand store. doawtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
They All Come Back.

@. H. Culbertson, Of Miami, /. T.,
has returned home after a short stay
in this city. Mr.. Culbextson, while
here, purchased his old farm and win
return to Audrain permanently in
April. The LEDGER is glad to see
Mr.. Culbertson return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Entertains Non-Coms,

Captain Robertson, of Co. f., enter
tanned the non-commissIoned officers
of Co. f.. Monday evening at Brown
Cafe. Those present we're Maj.
Hewett, Of Mo, NJ. A, Sergts Boone
and Sannebeck, Corp. MCGEE and
WinscOtt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

E. II. Carter dragged the road in
front OF his farm Saturday, and many
who have used It since are remarkine
on the vast improvement. II one drag
attains such results there can be no
question concerning the benefit OF sys-
tematic dragging.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

meet the wishes Of those who
. III tablet form. we are now put.
/ Harsapnriila In ehocolafe.coated
a. the usual liquid form. BY re-
tafsaparilla to . solid extract, we
IN the tablets tho curative prop
medicinal ingredient except the
NJ druggists or sent by mail. 100
N y, !. Hood Co., Lowell. Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

With total resources OF a quarter of
a million dollars we are in position
10 extend to our customers accommo-
dations consistent with good banking
and their average balances.
d1w1 NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Young Iournalists ComnstA

Twenty-Five dollors is offered by the
st. Louis Post Dispatch for the best
story submitted by nine students Of
Missouri University, who were re-
Gently the papers guests in st. Louis
Each student has sent In a story OF his
experiences during the four days
etav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
COUNTY NEWS.
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
CHAMP, March There will be
services at Bethel Sunday. March IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Poaley returned to
their home in Oregan last week after
a pleasant visit here.
Master Rhodes Bradley is quite sick.
Mrs. Willie Davis returned tl Kinks
vile Thursday after spending several
days with her mtther, Mrs. s. McCord.
Mr.. Charles and Ralph Dean start
ed to Texas Tuesday where they will
spend several days prospecting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

We have the latest improved Moline
Gang Plow. This is an implement
that is fast becoming popular in this
section OF the country, has many de-
sirable points. We will be pleased to
have you call and look it over.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

1t makes no difference whether your
goods are all wool or cotton II you use
Putnam Fadeless Dyes. You can dye
them all at one time In the same ves-
sci. No muss or failures. Ask your
dealer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Handlv.Mallorv.

James Handy and Mise Myrtle
Mallory, both OF Middlegroye, Mo-,
were married Wednesday afternoon
at 3 3o'clock In the parlors Of the Ringo
Hotel by Rev. A. A. Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Ruvs Valuable Farm.

Chas. #. Clark, Of this city, purchas-
ed Butler Guthrie's farm near Sarcoxie
Mo-, for ssOlO.00. This is valuable
l60 acre apple orchard and one Of the
finest pieces Of property in southwest
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
ANOTHER Accident On the Branch

A freight car on the @. s. A. branch
train to Jefferson City, jumped the
track near Darlington Monday morn
ing. No one was injured aud little OF
no damage was done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

Ladies' have your corsets made at
the corset parlor, 324 Missouri avenue.
Prices reasonable and satisfaction
guaranteed. deod5tw1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

John Houck, by next friend VS. G. &
A. Ry. Co; Reversed and remanded.
Chas II. McPike VS. Sallle Chamber
lain ct al; partition.
State Of Missouri VS. James Eubanks;
appeal ]. p.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

v@r and ripe tomatoes at j.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Buvs Half Interest.

James o'Brien has purchased half
interest In Geo Hatchers grocery busi-
ness. Mr.. o'Brien has many friends
who will be glad to learn he has gone
into business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

E. Z. Jones Is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination to the o1ice
Of County Collector. w9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

How's this for pricesg 20 inch
American Fence at zoo per rod, and
II inch American Fence at3oc per rod.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

pes is a candidate for the
& nomination to the Office OF
Hector.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

Ia cash or l3 cents in trade
vi @. Kings. d2wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Conducting Rink at Well,yille

Harry Cole, Of this city, is conduct
ing a skating at Wellsville.
Mr.. Cole is q young man OF marked
business ability, gentlemaniy and
courteous, and bis many friends here
wish him success In his undertaking,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08
Marriage License.

Marriage license was granted Tues
day to Louis d. Rogers and Miss
Dora Scott, both Of Audrain Country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

b a few farm wagons that
h close out Immediately at
tr before heard Of.
SIDE HARDWARE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

|Ant to borrow or loan money
|t1te see Rixey s. Burch.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

|ENT-237l acres OF land.
10 good pasture aud l35
hltivating land, situated 7
nthwest OF Mexico, with
|rn, out-buildings and good
pply TO j. F. HARRISON,
Breckenridge St Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

nee our line of farm imple-
|>arge stock at the right
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

Q. F. Clark is In San Antonio. Tex,
the guest Of ]. A. Potts and fhmIllg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

lfgle Baker and mother, of
Vas, are boarding with Mr..
|4rt. Miss Baker is attend
b College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

~ Jackson is home after a
Bic with her daughter Mrs.
. at Roodhouse, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

Hant to buy or sell Real
Kixey s. Burch,
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paid on all deposits.
bArH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

mes is aNcandidate for the
X Nomination to the office
COLLECTION.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

ser and ripe tomatoes at
Is. d2wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

Joe I. Adcock, Of the Ringo, is re-
covering from a severe spell OF illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

|ant TO insure your property
b Burch. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-03-08

J. @. King in paying II
Id 13 cents in trade for eggs,