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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
BENTON OITY ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
The regular bi-monthly services
were held at the Presbyterian Church
conducted by the pastor Rev. Kerr Of
Montgomery city. The subjects were
"Give Account of thy Stewards Life"
Luke 10; 2, and IA Summary OF the
Ten Commandments.
This has been a banner week In the
shipping line at Benton City. john
son Romans and Dowell, Charles ALI.
son, Elmer johnson of Martinsburg
and James Dowell having, shipped
cattle, hogs, sheep and wheat. There
is such a growth Of business here at
present that the railroad company
will have to enlarge their shipping
facilities.
The farmers of this community are
making hay while the u shines. The
seperators are beginning to be in
great demand. The oats and wheat
are cut, and now an old farmer says
IL the churches would only give a pic
mic we would get a nice shower of rain
for the corn.
Mr.. Alb Romans is In ST. Louis on
business.
Mr.. Fred Kellerhals is remodeling
the house he bought recently from
Rene Hilderbrand.
The building boom is still in exist
ance in our town, new store buildings
going up and Others in contemplation.
Mr.. S. 81. Douglass who is well known
In Audrain County was a visitor for
a few days at his sons, DR.. W. H..
Douglass. Mr.. s. H. Douglass is now
Superintendent Of the Mckinley High
School building at st. Louis.
The young people OF Benton City
met last Sunday afternoon at tie Pres
byterian Church and organized a
Christian Endeavor Society. The So
ciety will meet every Thursday night
at the above named church.
Mrs. John Stewart returned home
from her visit to her parents in st.
Louis, bringing with her the Misses
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
DULY ITEMS

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
DULY, July IS Most CT the farmers
are through cutting their oats and are
beginning with the hay
Mr.. Earl Stump of Benton City was
the guest of Mr.. Claude Morrall Sat
urday and Sunday.
A few OF our young people attended
ice cream social given by the ladies Of
the Methodist church, at Hardin Park
Tuesday evening
Mr.. Harry Householder is threshing
his crop of wheat, it is yielding about
Is and 20 bushels to the acre.
Mr.. Littrell and family Of Benton
City visited his brother Mr.. George
Littrell and family last week.
The ladies Of Duly are quite busy
taking care Of their bountiful crop Of
Dlackberries.
The ladies and society OF Trinity
church will meet with Mrs. Harry
Householder Wednesday evening July
25th. We solicit your assistance as we
need 1t. You would be as surprised to
see the progress this society is making
aprons, shirt waists, bonnets, and
every thing that goes to make up a
ladies toilet. These articles are to be
sold for the benifit of the church.
Jas. G. Ford purchased a mixed
bunch OF fat cattle OF the Plote BROTH
ers Monday, paying 23.4 30 and 03 "a
per ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SANTA FE, July 19.-Mrs. Sallie
Fairbairn is visiting Mrs. Charles
Spears at Holiday.
Misses Alma Camplin and Josie
Bullock returned home Wednesday
from their visit in Ash, Madison, and
Moberly.
Misses Lulu Heckart and Bessie
Reid came home from a visit with
Paris and Goss friends Monday.
Mrs. Walter Beam and baby, OF
Perry, are visiting C.. A. Crump and
wife.
George Peak and wife moved to @.
A. Crump's dwelling last week.
Mrs. o. d. Chapel, of Ainsworth,
Iowa, visited Mrs. Jas. Camplln Sum-
day.
John Bullock is in Denver, Colo,
prospecting.
A wandering preacher passed
through our little village Sunday. He
said he would preach anywhere and not
for money, but for the salvation Of
souls He also stated he had walked
from Joplin, Mo.
Rev. b. G. Reavis is conducting a
protracted meeting at Bluff Springs,
Miss Inez Coil and cousin visited
Mrs. B. G. Reavis last week.
]. S. Henderson, "Doc" Bailey and
Marvin Snyder were in Hannibal on
business last week.
Claude Sterrett is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Qulsenberfy
visited Mr.. and Mrs, T. A. Bailey In
Shelbina from Saturday until Mon
day.
Mrs G G. Loffer and children, Of
Sigourney, Iowa, are visiting Fred
Crawford and wife.
William Mosley and niece, Miss
Verna Bates, were in Hannibal visit
ing last week.
Misses Alma Camplin and Fay Bates
and Messrs. Roy Wrenn and Hugh
Browning attended the ice creams sup
per at DR.. Flints, in Moline Saturday
night.
Born, to DR.. Baker and wife on July
IA, a son.
Bruce Broaddus, Of Ash, Mo-, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. John Bullock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
NEW ELECTRIC N
s. L. Robson, Of the Perry-Centra-
lia Line, in Mexico and Talks
About Road-Mexico May Have
a Chance.

s. L. Robson, of Bellvllle, ILL.,, was
In this city Tuesday, talking with
various parties In regard to the Perry
CentTalia electric line which he is
promoting. He was the guest of S. e.
Button.
When seen by a LEDGER represen-
tative Mr.. Robson said be did not care
to talk for publication. II believe
the road will be built and will have
almost positive information on the
matter after the Santa Fe picnic, the
nineteenth. Though the distance
from Perry 10 Centralia is about ten
miles farther than to Mexico believe
the road can be built much cheaper
because the land is better for track
laying and there will not be so many
grades. l an also partial to Contra.
liza because 1t was formerly my home.
II the matter is not taken hold Of
by the Centralia people as 1t should
be then Mexico may have a chance at
IA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Mrs. Alice smothsrs Married,

from tne boulder kOoll news.
July 10th a very pretty home wed.
ding was solemnized at the residence
OF Judge and Mrs l. P. Ryland, 2sl0
Tracy avenue. The bride, Mrs. Alice
Hite Smothers, OF Mexico, Mo-, a
classmate and lifelong friend of Mrs.
Ryland's, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Edwin J.. Temple, OF Boulder,
Colorado. The ceremony was per-
formed at A O'Clock by the Rev. e. @.
Nc Voy, Of the Troost Avenue Metho-
dist Church, only relatives and a linn
tied number of friends being present
The wedding music was played by
Miss Eleanor Stewart. AS the bride
entered the ceremony room she was
preceded by Miss Louise and Miss
Jeanette Ryland, who carried baskets
Of lavender and white sweet peas.
They wore pretty organdie frocks,
with taffeta girdles. The bride wore
a going-away gown Of silk warp gray
eolienne cloth, with orchid colored hat
and gloves and she carried a bouquet
Of orchids. The house was attract
lively decorated. The mantel In the
drawing room was banked with palms
and white carnations. Pink roses were
used In the library and lavender and
white flowers in the dining room.
Mr.. and Mr.. Temple left the same
evening for Boulder, COL, their future
home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
First Vacation in 30 Years.

j. W. Plunkett, head clerk for
Fredendall s. wilkins, will leave Tues
day morning fora two weeks vacation,
visiting, en- route to Corpus Christi,
Texas, relatives in Bartlesville, Okla,
and San Antonio, Texas. MI. Plum
kett states that this is his first vaca-
ton he has even taken since he first
entered business In Mexico, thirty
years ago last month, and feels that
one is due him after these long years
Of steady and uninterrupted service.
Mr.. Plunkett is one Of Mexico's
best business men and christian gentle
men and his friends join the LEDGER
in wishing him a most pleasant and
beneficial trip.
Mr.. Plunkett will bs accompanied
as far as Barthsville by brother-in-
law, c. NJ. Laurence and wife, OF
AuXvasSe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
MRS. 8. D. STOCKS DEAD.
Wife of Local Attorney Died at
Hot Springs Arkansas Body
Arrive Wednesday.

Word was received in this city, Mon
day morning announcing the death Of
Mrs. S. d. Stocks, at Hot Springs
Ark, where she has been for several
months becase Of i'll health.
Mr.. Stock and son Harry went to
the Springs this afternoon and will
return Wednesday with the body.
Funeral services Wednesday after
noon from the Presbyterian church by
Rev. A. A. Wallace.
The LEDGER join the many friends
of the family in extending sympathy
to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

MI. and Mrs. Claus Sievers, Of near
Benton City, desire to thank their
kind neighbors and friends for the
many ~courtesies shown them during
the illness and at the death Of their
little son, Eddie. Such kindness will
never be forgotten by his parents. Mr..
Sewer also wishes to thank his farmer
neighbors who lent their time, with
their teams, in assisting him with his
farm work during the illness of his
little son. He thanks one and all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Miss Alice Burkett and II. B.
Stevens, both Of this city, were mar
ried Tuesday night at $50 O'Clock In
the Roman Catholic church by Father
]. ]. Dillon.
Both young people have many
friends in this city who join the LED
GER in extending heartiest congratu-
lations. Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens are
at home on north Clark avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Pitcher JewelryCO.
MEXICO, MO.


drawer, she said. ~ expect l loved
Jay better than my husband then, but
not as much as | love my husband now
l fell In love with Jay Lawder when !
went to bis office to rent a house. He
put his arms around me and kis sed me.
My husband was wild when l con-
fessed to him."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
The Best Mule Colt.

Ferris & Cauthorn will give
away a nice $40 runabout
for the best mule colt shown
at the Audrain County Fair
held at Mexico Aug 81 to 25th
This runabout is now on ex-
bition in the window Of Fer
ris & Cauthorn's Hardware
store. Stop and see it when
passing. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

My new spring Wall Paper
for 1906 is now complete and
is decidedly the largest stock
between St. Louis and Kansas
City. Beautiful new Paper in
all grades from cheapest to the
finest.
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
MEXICO. NO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
edser Special over Bufrum Telephone,

Leuger Special over Bu1um Telephone,
FULTON, Mo-, July IS III a. MI
Among the evidence introduced In
the Bailey trial this morning by the
State in rebuttal were the letters
written to Lawder by Mrs. Bailey.
They were read aloud to the court and
Bailey kept his hands over his ears
the entire time He did not seem
anxious to hear them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

The North Missouri Trust Co is in
terested In your success and will try
to help you first, to save your money
and afterwards to invest 1t TO best
possible advantage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
R. n. Smith Secures Prize.

Il. Il. Smith, OF Columbia, was
awarded the prize offered by the Ken
lucky Home Coming Association for
the native born Kentuckian who Wis.
tied Louisville during Homecoming
week, after having been away the
longest period without q visit to the
state. The medal Is Of gold and val.
ued at $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

The funeral services Of Mrs. Sarah
Mckinney was held Sunday morning
at ten O'Clock at the grave. Rev. d.
E. Truck conducted the services
The Pall.bearers we're, W. r. Kemp
John Wayne, Ian Morris, Ote MCGEE,
I p Sanford, Jos. Offutt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Former Residence Dead.

Rev. Cant Creason, of Kansas City,
died Monday night at his home In that
place. The body will be inferred
Wednesday in the cemetery at Lath
rop, Mo. The deceased was a nephew
Of P. FL. Cant, Of this city and at one
time lived at Rowena, in this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Wahash Close Road Again

Wabash workmen closed the street
In the rear OF the new station to. day
over which there has been some con-
tentlon.
The weeds are being cut and the
work Of making a park out OF this
property is being pushed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Ihave a fine lot of white oak lum'
her suitable for bridge building Rea-
rates. ]. W. SMITH,
Phone 2 Benton City line. Old J.
N Smith farm east OF Mexico. w3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

II you want a lot on which to build
you a home don't fail to call on us, We
have some vacant lots in the most
fashionable part of town. Also cheap
er lots In good neighborhood. d2w1
LAKENAN & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Notice to M. WAS.

=. l will be absent from the city for
two weeks and during that time you
can pay your assessments to either my
son at Fredendall s. wilkins or to my
wife at my home at PA East Monroe
street. Respectfully,
d-2-w1. j. w. PLUNKETT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
STORES
Special offerings from 9 TO
u o'clock Saturday morn
Ing, July 2Ist

&c l+quart Cream Can, special
from 9 to IL, Saturday morning. AK
! Table Oil Cloths, fancies white
and marbles, special from 9to IL,
Saturday morning, per yard. JOG
4-Ball Croquet. SSc
4-quart Ice Cream Freezer, 3 to
IL, Saturday morning ..........Sl 81
sx6 dark green Window Shade, 9
to II, Saturday morning 49,. l'c
l set SOC Knives and Forks, 0 to
Il, Saturday morning. ......... ZSc
Slime Hay Fork, Q TO IL, Saturday
morning. NC
200 l.pint Cups, Q to II, Saturday
morning. ~
Special sale on Belts now 4sc, Gilt
and Silver Belts, as long as they
iast.. .' ~"
4oc Julia Marlowe Belt, embroid'
cred, full length, on sale at...' soc
$50 gray Belt, Julia MarloSe
style, as q starter. ...........' SSc
i gross Gilt and Patent Leather
Belts, worth up TO &c, choice Of
tIt lOt. . . ssHH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Lakenan s. Barnes this morning
elOsed a deal selling ten sections Of
land t6400 acaes) near Amarillo Texas
A. @. Barnes received the information
by wire price not named in the tele-
gram. LAKENAN s. BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Ferris A Cauthorn

is the name to remember when you
are thinking of buying a vehicle Of
any kind. Ours have beauty, grace
and strength combined with the right
prices, which make them very popular
when once seen. Call and see US. wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

II YOU want a good residence in Mex
,co call on US we have a number for
sale and will be sure to please, oO'n
with property and price. d&wI
LAKENAN s BARNES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

The following clipping is from
Mondays notice In the Fulton Sun, Of
the Bailey trial. BAILEY was In the
court room looking very pale and anx-
ious. Mrs. Bailey came in after court
was called smiling and apparently en-
joying the prominence which her posi-
tion gave her. The baby nor any Of
the small children Of the Bailey's were
in the court room whichwas almost full
Of townspeople and the jury panel. 1t
was an unfortunate day for the farm
er to come to town. He was luckily II
be got away without a subpoena for
the special yenire."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

II n body wants to leave Audraln
county we have the best bargains W
~ had in the Panhandle Of Texas
s,so IN the timbered lands of south
asst ~ Missouri and Arkansas
ea'' LAKENAN s. BARNES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Lakenan & Barnes have sold their
POO acre farm nine miles southwest OF
Mexico to e. II. Dlcus for $40, 900 TAX
ing In on the deal the DlcuS acres at
1000. d&wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mrs. George Mueller and children
arrived from st. Louis Sunday. Mr.,
Mueller will arrive later on and 20 into
business in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Contractor Powell is placing the
fock on the Jackson street paving
Excavation and will soon be laying
hrIck.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Harvey Emmons, Of Washington, is
home on a short stay. Mr.. Emmons
pill leave in a few days for Montana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Miss Elsie Robinson is home from a
delightful three weeks visit to rela-
tives and friends in st Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

DR.. d. R. Kerr, president of West
minister College, Fulton, passed
khrough this city Tuesday en- route
home from St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Our Gasoline Stoves and Refrigera-
sors are guaranteed to give satisfac
Zion.
SOUTH SIDE HARDWARE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

They are secure from fire or thieves
for rent by
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Rev. and Mrs @. A. Mitchell and
little son returned Monday from a
Fislt near Wellsville and Montgomery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

We have some good four and five
room houses in good shape, good To-
large grounds from $1,000 up.
LAKENAN & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

John 7. Baker left Tuesday for Full
bon where he will attend the Bailey
trial,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Fair week the Alton will run
shuttle trains to the Fair GROUNDS
and Cbautauqua. Trips will be MADE
every hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Special to the Ledger.

special to the Ledger,
FULTON, Mo July Is $3.50 p. m J.
Court is resting while the judge is
preparing instructions for the jury.
The arguments will last the remain.
der Of the afternoon and part Of to-
morrow morning. Mrs. Bailey's case
Is called for 10 O'Clock Thursday morn
inc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Misses Byrd Locke, Elva Clark and
Ben Locke are visiting at Har-
lis Springs, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

1t Is reported that the Wabash will
|alsO run shuttle trains TO the Chau-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Luther Nlchol passed through this
'cty Tuesday en- route to his home in
ZfultOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Your money works for you all the
time II 1t is deposited In the
NORTH MISSOURI TRUST Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

North Missouri Trust Co. VS.. j.. II
wilkins and j. G. Lakenan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
Hard and Soft Lumber For Sale,

Good hard and soft lumber for sale,
especially II fine lot Of white oak suit
able for bridge building. Reasonable
prices. JUDGE ]. w. SMITH,
d6-w3 Phone 2 Benton City line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mrs. Smothers, has a host Of
friends In this city, who join the LED
GER In extending heartiest c~ongratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mrs. G. q. Haley, Of Sheridan,
Wyoming, is visiting In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
PROPOSAL.

The County Court reserves the
right to reject any and all bids. All
bids must be on file in the office of the
County Clerk on or before the 23rd
day OF July, 1906. All bids must be
sealed.
j.. E.. SIMS, Presiding Judge.
E. Fl. CARTER, County Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Miss Ella Gerry has returned from
Canada after visiting her uncle
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. @. ID. Crandel and Mr..
md Mrs. Newt. Barlow, of st, Louis,
|spent Sunday with the Wales family
and T. S. Reilly and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

We have for sale some OF the best
Farms In Audrain county at very rea'
prices, get a farm while you
can. LAKENAN s. BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

The total losses at San Francisco
will be equal to, IL they do not exceed,
the aggregate capital and surplus of
all the fire insurance companies
licensed to do business In the state
Of California. 1t is patent, therefore,
as some of the stronger Companies,
after paying losses, will still show
ample capital and surplus, that many
OF the weaker companies will be COM
PEELED to go out OF business. About
one fourth af the companies are pay
ing their losses in San. Francisco
dollar for dollar, the remaining three
fourths held a meeting and voted to
Insist upon insured accepting 10 per
cent Of the fact Of their policies, the
only alternative being a suit. All Of
the seven fire insurance companies
represented by the Title Guaranty g.
Abstract Company, successors to
Guthrie & Ricketts,, are dollar for dol
lar companies. A word to the wise is
sufficient.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Rev. o. L. Bjrns OF Laddonia, is
here on a visit to bis father
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Kuue and little
left Monday for Centralla
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

The Mexico Clothing Co is selling
III straw hats at one half price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Straw hats at nilf price ut the Mex
|,co Clothing Co d., wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Interest paid on all deposits at
NORTH Missouri TRUST Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Miss Ruth Clark is visiting in Mon
ne City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Get a fresh straw hat at the Mexico
Clothing Co., at half price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

DR.. A.. @. White is in Martinsburg
Ou business,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

Mrs. John Oowan, who has been
quite III is much improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19

c, E. Stokes, VI Kansas Cits, is in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
CAUGHT STEALING A cow.
Unknown Party Interrupted While
Making Away With a Bovine Be-
longing to J. &. Bradley of
This City.

}. r. Brady, who resides six miles
southwest Of this city, came near los
ing a valuable milk COW Monday, and
1t was only because the thief was de.
tected bya neighbor that be is not now
minus the aforesaid bovine.
The COW was quartered 10 a wooded
pasture some dis ance from Mr. Brad
leys home About four O'Clock one
OF hts neighbors was passing through
the pasture where the COW was quar-
tereo, and raw a mar leading the ami
NAL by a rope
Thinking IL was Mr.. Bradley, he
started over to speak 10 him and when
the party beheld the neigbbor ad-
vancing be dropped the rope and
ran.
Mr. Bradley was In town Tuesday
and states that the owner Of the rope
may have it by calling at his house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-19
STEAM HEAT COURT HOUSE

Notice Of receiving bids for heating of
Court House at Merico, Audrain
County, Missouri
Notice is hereby given that the
County Court Of Audrain County will
at an adjourned term of County Court
up to twelve O'Clock m. July twenty
third, 1906, receive sealed bids at the
office Of County Clerk Of said county
for the installation Of steam heating
fixtures, etc in said Court House, as
per plans and specifications now on
file in the office Of County Clerk.
All proposals for bids should 10 SUBJ
stance be in the following form:
PROPOSAL.
To the County Court OF Audrain County, Mis-
souri,;
Gentlemen: l or we hereby agree
to furnish all material and labor nee
essary for the erection or completion
of the steam heating In your Court
House In full according to the plans
and specifications, as prepared by II.
II. Meyer, Of Mexico, Mo. and adopted
by your court for the sun Of s.
Respectfully submitted,