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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
A Flourishing State Normal School.

The illustrated bulletin of the State
Normal School at Kirksville shows
that institution to be in a flourishing
condition. The attendance of teach
ers in the three months summer school
closing last week was 500 while the en-.
rollment for the school year 1861 o.
reached l04O. 1t is thought that no
other school In the state is growing or
improving more rapidly. Certainly
no other is more ambitious.
Among the prominent attractions
OF the school mentioned in the bulle-
tin are the following. a new $4,000
Science Hall containing several labor.
atories; a $40, 900 heat and power plant
seperate gymnasiums and bath rooms
for men and women; newly furnished
rooms for the Y. M. G. A; one OF the
best Libraries to be found in any state
a new model rural school house to IL.
lustrate rural school methods; greatly
improved facilities for vocal and In
strumental music, drawing and man.
ual training; an abundance OF stereop-
ticon appliances for illustrating many
subjects; a course in Military Tactics;
the appointment Of a Dean OF Women
to look after the health Of young lady
students; and especially good oppor-
tunities for young prospective teachers
In rural schools.
The institution has more than sew
enty class rooms and laboratories In
daily use, and a teaching faculty Of
t~hirty-five men and women. The H.
Illustrated bulletin is sent free on re-
quest. dit, wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

THE future Of Governor Joseph W.
Folk appears to bother = great many
people more that 1t does the Governor
himself. Referring TO this matter
the Columbia MOI Herald editorially
says: Some people, Republicans and
assistants, are worrying their dear
souls about the future Of Joseph W.
Folk, By the grace Of CD and the
Re p G-sernor Of Missouri We
refer " Governor Folks political fu.
ture. This seems Of more worriment
to others than to the governor. Yet
withal 1t IS 3 matter Of public con-
Germ. II Mr.. Bryan is elected presi-
dent Of these United States be is like
ly 70 ask Governor Folk to take the
position Of Attorney-G eneral in bis
cabinet. This would give Folk an op.
portunity for an antitrust crusade
compared 70 which his campaign
against DOODLE and Sunday beer would
be childis play. Then, with Mr.. Ery-
an out q ONCE. who would be his logi.
cal successor If not the fearless foe Of
the trusts: That would mean Bryan
10 1905 and Folk in 1912 Or, Mr..
Bryan may not for good reasons &C.
cept the Democratic nomination FOL
the presidency. Should be decline be
will. Of course, favor the selection b.
the Democrats Of Governor Folk for
the nomination 1t may be that Mr..
Bryan will wish a Mlssourian as can.
didate for vice-president. II 80 the
choice viii again be Folk. The re
naming possibility is that Of thC
United States Senatorship. 1t is this
which makes certain ardent admirers
of the present distinguished Demo
cratic United States Senator from
Missouri fr0th at the mouth. The
Democrats Of Missouri might conclude
to send Folk TO the Senate at the ex-
piration Of his term as governor. Ger.
tain it is that in any account Of the
Democratic future in Missouri reck.
oning must be taken Of Governor
Folk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo Aug. %, 1908.-There
are people who think and say that a
Fair and exhibition of speed, style
and stock Of a fine horse, or other
animals, cannot be conducted along
the lines OF responsibility, moral and
gentlemanly principles, but the Au-
drain County Fair of 1906 is a living
historical denial Of the WORKOUT
thought to be axium that ga Country
Fair is the Devils Camp Ground"
Nowhere In the United States could
an immense throng of ten thousand
people assemble to witness scenes
which elected the most intense inter-
est, produced admiration that
amounted almost to idolatry, and yet
amid all the excited hurrahs Of men,
the clapping OF hands and waving of
handkerchiefs OF ladies and the stirring
strains of music-amid all this there
was not heard an oath, a course x
preston, no sign OF drinking, no pool
selling, no betting, no boistrous be-
havior. AS the finest specimens OF the
noble horse In punched contest come
under the wire neck and neck, with
grace, beauty and speed. Oh, it was
glorious to see the splendid horses in
the pride Of their God-given instinct
as they individually strove to gain
their laurels. They felt as proud as
did their skillful drivers when they
won, and showed detection at defeat
as plainly as those who guided them.
Who yer saw such a fair as we are
having? Who ever saw as many pref
~ horses or half as many pretty well
dressed ladies in one crowd? Surely
no mi ever did. In fact, such a Fair
could hardly be held except in Audrain
County, Missouri, where a fine horse
is loved and a pretty lady idolized, for
we have the finest horses and the pref
lest ladies' on earth, and there was
such perfect congeniality. The horses
and the ladies we're there TO show
there perfection-in grace, beauty and
appreciation Of honors, shown and
merited by them-and the gentlemen
were there with their best behavior
and clothes on to honor the ladies and
Audrain's other fine stock. There
never was a prettier, cleaner and more
honorable fair 10 the State and Ii is
largely due to the refined, moral, edu-
Gated element who gathered there un-
der the control OF the best qualified
feir men we ever saw, for when such
men as the Messrs. Lee, Carter, Jack.
son, Potts, Middleton, Morris and
their aides are in control, no preacher, |
lady, or layman need have any fear Of
contamination, for there will be no
betting, drinking or swearing. All
honor to our honorable fair and its
management. Let us have a better
Chautauqua and Fair next year II
possible. j. V, WILLIAMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
ALTON MORTGAGE
FOR $22. Ooo, 900.
Instrument From Railroaa Secured by
SO Year Gold Bonds.

A mortgage from the Chicago &
Alton Railroad Co., to the farmers
Loan and Trust Co, Of New York for
so, 600, 900, will be filed in the Record
er's Office Of this county soon.
The mortgage covers the entire
holdings of the railroad company in
Illinois and Missouri and is secured by
an issue of 1-2 per cent 50-year gold
bonds
The mortgage is In book form, con-
tains 81 pages, and the recording fee
will be about $50. 1t is signed by S.
NJ. FELTON, president OF the Chicago s
Alton Railroad and e S Marston,
president OF the trust company. II
will have to be recorded in each coun'
ty In Illinois and Missouri through
which the railroad passes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
A CLUB HOUSE.
A Large Number of Mexico People
Favor a Fine Building at the Fair
Grounds.

Quite number of Mexico people are
in favor Of having aclub house erected
at the Fair Grounds with large porch
es running clear around 1t.
A club house could not only be made
attractive but would pay good returns
on the investment. We feel sure that
enough Mexico people are interested
in this matter to make it succeed. A
club house properly conducted would
be quite a drawing card for the fair.
1t would also add popularity to the
fair grounds, as 1t would lead to mat
inee races, Chautauqua and other out
OF door entertainments. This matter
should be taken up and pushed to a
successful finish before the next fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
TROY. MO-, posroFFICE ROBBED.
Burglars Got $1,000 in Stamps and
Money and Escape on a Railway
Bicycle

Troy, Mo-, Aug. 27.-Robbers en-
tered the post Office at Troy, Mo. sixty
miles from st. Louis early to-day, blew
the safe open, took $500 in cash and
$500 north OF stamps and left town on
a railroad bicycle uused by the station
agent. They were seen at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning passing Moscow, five
miles south Of Troy. They are be-
lieved to have gone to st. Louis or to
be on their way there.
Troy is the county seat Of Lincoln
county and is on the st. Louis s. Han
nibal railroad, operated In connection
with the Wabash. The Lincoln county
fair will open tomorrow to continue
four days and numerous strangers
have been In town for the last few
days. No one heard the report OF the
safe blowing, which probably was done
with nitroglycerin, although the post
Office is on the main street and in the
most thickly settled part Of the town.
The robbery was first discovered when
the assistant postmaster opened the
Office at 7 o'clock this morning. The
The front door was found unlocked.
Strewn on the floor were such Of the
contents Of the safe as the robbers had
not taken. Among the scattered ar
ticles was a purse containing $3.50.
As the discovery at the postofice
became known about town it was also
learned that the familiar 'hurdy-gur-
dy" used by the station and the sec
tion boss Of the railroad had dlsap-
peared. Word soon after ZANE from
Moscow that the apparatus had been
seen to pass the station there at top
speed with two men aboard. 1t had
not been recovered at last accounts.
The junction with the Wabash is at
Gillimore, forty-two miles from st.
Louis.
DR., r. s. Mckay, the postmaster,
who is in st. Louis, was notified by a
long distance telephone message and
and informed the ~postofice~ inspectors
Office here Of the robbery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Tue law compels school boards TO
publish q synopsis Of the Attendance
Law" in the newspapers or to post
notices. II boards do not promptly
attend toit editors should call atten-
ton Of boards TO the law. The State
Superintendent OF Public Schools dis
tributed 1900 such notices 10 the
County Commissioners and Superin-
tendents last spring 10 be used now. A
failure 70 publish or post notices does
not excuse any parent for non-com-
pliance with the Law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
A New Pantatorium.

Walter Crawford, one Of Mexico's
best young business men, has rented
one OF the rooms In the A. G. Arm
strong block and will at nee open up
a pautatorium and repair shop. Mr..
Crawford has had much experience be-
fore in this line Of work, having
previously been in a similar business
here, and the LEDGER predicts for
him, success.
Mr.. Crawford states be will equip
the place in the newest and most up
to-date style and intends to turn out
only TIE very best grade Of work, all
with a guarantee Of satisfaction. He
respectfully solIclts a share Of your
patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Circuit Court Adjourned.

After being In session all week, the
Circuit Court adjourned Saturday.
While in session the motion OF the de-
PENDANT in the cas- Of State rs II @
McFall for change OF INT was grant
ed and the . 5 sent 20 st. Charles
county.
The motion Of J + Edwards for a
new trial was over ruled and appeal
taken. The motion Of Josh Burks
for e trial was also over ruled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Is IT possible that some people
figure that "the defeat Of the Demo
cratic ticket this year will wipe Folk
of the map" Surely it is not any
Democrats idea 10 defeat the ticket
in order to discredit the present ad-
ministration. One thing is certain II
such a movement is undertaken the
parties interested will be caught
with the goods"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

THE CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET
Over Celia Commission Co.'S Wire.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 90
Hogs 5000; 10 lower.
Left over S,704
Mixed 5.85 tot As.
Heavy 5 IS to 635.
Rough s 40 to $40.
Light 600 to 6 so.
Cattle 1900; good steady; Others
lower.
Sheep IS, 900; weak to 10 lower.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Administratrixs Notice.

Notice is hereby given that le.seS
OF administration upon the estav s.sn
Margaret Feger, deceased, have ~ M
granted to the undersigned . W
Probate Court OF Audrain Oou
bearing date August 16, 1906. .,osi
All persons having claims aesIbi
said estate are required 10 elm.
them for allowance to the unoei w,
ed administrator within one year ~,
the date OF said letters, on ~ II
may be precluded from any DenerS ~,
said estate, and n such claims y ~
exhibited within two years rum
time Of the publication OF TINS nO
they will be forever barred.
WV. o. FECHT
PAT Administrative
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Three more travelling men are ar
ranging 10 move 10 Mexico 10 reside
permanently. They are Mr.. Jones,
who is with the Moline Pillow Company;
Dan Dudley, brother-in-law Of NJ. r.
Wise; also a gentleman who travels
for a wholesale shoe house. MEXICO
merchants should patronize Mexico
travelling men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

QUITE a number OF business men
and farmers have cordially endorsed
the LEDeER's idea Of having a club
house at the Fair Grounds. This club
house should have large porches and a
restaurant. With arrangements Of
this character the ball games, Chau.
tauluasand all other out OF door en-.
tertainments will be taken to the
Fair Grounds Whenever Mexico has
a convention Of any character the
Country Club can be in good shape to
entertain visitors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Mrs. ALLIE LUcKIE, Of this city
has been appointed matron Of Reed
Hall Of the State University at Colum-
bia Mrs Luckie is peculiarly fitted
for this important position, and the
LEDGER co~ngratulates the curators on
being able to secure her services. We
guarantee that she will give splendid
satisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Tue Hamilton tO.l Sun is thus IN
gallant; ELLA Wheeler Wilcox says
that she has frequently lived for weeks
on milk and prunes Being full Of
prunes may account for some Of her
uoefrv.D
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

GEORGE LAYHER, formerly OF the
Wabash in Mexico, now has a splendid
position with the Queen Crescent
route, and is located at Lexington, Ky.
MI. Layher is a most successful rail-
road man, and is rapidly advancing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

THE Kocbeport fMo3 Commercial
under the management Of II. T.. Nc
Kinney Is one Of Missouri most con-
sentative, best managed and up-to-
date country papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Friday, the 21st Day of SeptsmbsI
A. D., 1906,
sHERIFF's SALE,

BY virtue and authority OF SpecIl
execution issued from the Office o. w
Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Audian
County, Missouri, returnable AZ Wy
September term 1906 Of said court sua|
to me directed in favor of II, i; WI
and against David Carr, | have levle
upon and seized all the right tlls
interest and claim OF the said Da,n
Carr OF, In and 10 the following 10
crlbed real estate, to.wit: "A.
A strip Of land of OF the east ~ ~.
OF the northeast quarter Oh ~
southwest quarter az OF section Lwsu,
ty-eight (2sl township fifty (5Ol Iaus'
seven az west, in Audrain Oounu'
Missouri, containing five acre :
more or less, all lying and being y
the said County and State OF MlSsOu"
and / will, on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

James Emmons, formerly Of Mex.
leo, now In business at Tina, Carroll
county, No., was here this week shak-
Ing hands with friends. Mr.. Emmons
Is doing a splendid business at Tina,
and his many friends In Audrain will
be glad 10 know that be is prosperous
and happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

How can anyone who wants Mexico
10 become a city hght against auto
mobiles when properly driven. Where
can you find a city without motor
aaru
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

1t is time Dow to get busy and ar
range for that new Business Mems
Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Jos. II. McVeigh Of Mexico. now
has a position with the big Bradley
factory, located at Kankakee, III.
Joe is an Industrious, hardworking
boy and will make good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

EVERY property Owner around the
square should favor paving the alleys
with brick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Friday, the 2lst Day of ssptsmOsi'
A. d., 1905,

lit being the fifth day Of the ClrCgs ~
Court OF said County, between ~
hours of nine O'Clock In the forenOI
and five o'clock In the afternoon n
that day, at the Court House Q u
the City Of Mexico, County OF Auuh
aforesaid, sell the same, or 50 nS1Is
thereof as Inay be required, az Pnoss
yendue, to the highest bidder lOl ~
In hand Subject TO all prior liens iOn
judgmentsl to satisfy said execu''''
and costs.
PRICE JOHNSON, Ma
24-td Sheriff Audrain County nv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

A HANDSOME club house With large
porches will add the finishing touch 10
the Mexico Pair Grounds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

MEXICO should organize q Country
Club and have the club house at the
fair grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
The Weekly Ledger
r. II WHITE Editor and Proprietor

WORK on the shoe factory is being
pushed as rapidly as possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

JACKSON street is going 20 be opened
at once as suggested By the LEDGER.
That's good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
sHERIFF's SALE,

By virtue and authority OF general
execution issued from the Office oi TIA
Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF Audrsin
County, Missouri, returnable Al m
September term 1906 Of said court. snS
to me directed In favor OF Soutbem
Bank OF Mexico, Missouri, and acaInS
Mexico Roller Custom Mills and WIN
Steffens, A. ID. Williams, S. M, Locke
]. A. Potts and E. L. Jones, | havs
levied upon and seized all the right
title, interest and claim Of the ui5I
William Steffens OF, In and TO the foL.|
lowing described real estat, to.Wit;
Begin at the southwest corner Al
lot six (6b block thirty.one (3n, in MI
original town OF Vandalia, Missouri
run thence northerly along the west
line OF lots Sand 6 In said block tbirty.|
one (3ll TO the northwest corner OF ID,
three (3) In said block, thence ~easterly|
along the north line OF lot three al
forty.fye t45l feet; thence southern
parallel with the west line OF said lotj
3 and Q TO the south line Of said lot All
l8l, thence westerly along the south
line Of said lot 6 TO the place OF beginl
ming, all lying and being In the said
County and state Of Missouri, and
1 will, on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Mrs. Ephram Hughes is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Hill, in New Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Friday, the 2lst Day of ssptembsr,
A. D., 1905,

Ut being the fifth day OF the ClrculI
Court OF said county, between thl
hours OF nine O'Clock Ia the forenodI
and five O'Clock In the afternoon 4
that day, at the Court House door,
the City Of Mexico, County OF Audrali3
aforesaid, sell the same, or so much
thereof as may be required, at publd|
vendue, TO the highest bidder for CASH
ln hand Subject TO all prior liens andI
judgmentsl, to satisfy said execution
and costs.
PRICE JOHNSON,
24.td Sheriff Audrain County, Mol
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
SPECIAL
LOW PRICES
GOOD SEASONABLE MERCHANDISE
Glass and China Dept.

Just received from import so doz.
blown Bohemian Goblets, Tow
aine and Hoffman house shapes,
worth $500 per doz; Just TO start
them nov on sale, set......... 500
President Suspenders 800
Lemonade Glasses, the large II
or. size, set. CSC
Jelly Glasses, no tin top, set. &c
Mems extra heave blue overalls,
pair. 09c
Our line Of Suspenders, sold IN
many stores at S5e, go at....... 23c
&c Celluloid Combs, all colors, on
on sale at. lSc
Strong values in Bed Spreads
at. .75c, soc, 9oc, sL49
Large xii Slate. SC
lo-quart Galvanized Iron Cham
Der Pail, with cover. 25c
lO-quart Tin MIX Pail. .......... &C
3 big rolls Toilet Paper. l0c
4.quart Granite Preserve Kettle. loo
SPECIALS.
Rogers Silver Tea Spoons,
Per set 46c
Rogers Silver Table Spoons,
Per set ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

Miss Blades. Of Mineols. Mo-, is the
guest OF Mrs. VIM. Jackman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
sHERIFF's SALE

BY virtue and authority Of general
execution issued from the Office Of The
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of Andraln
County, Missouri, returnable at The
September term, 1906, of said court
and to me directed in favor OF South.
ern Bank Of Mexico, Missouri, and
against Mexico Roller Custom Mils,
William Steffens, A. d. Williams, s.
NJ. Locke and (. L. Jones, | bav
levied upon and seized all the right
title, interest and claim Of the said
William Steffens Of, in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate, tO-wit:
Southwest quarter az and the west
one-half (i) Of southeast quarter u Of
section twenty.eight (28)i township
fifty-two (52), range eight lSl west
Also the east one-half ID OF the sOutn.
east quarter (t) and the southwest
quarter "a Of the southeast quarter
al Of section twenty-nine (29) OF san.
township and range, containing IN 81
800 acres, more or less, all lying ana
being In the said County and state Of
Missouri; and l will, on
Friday, the 21st Day of Septsnnbsi
A. D., 1906,
[ 1t being the fifth day Of the OlrcllI
Court OF said County, J, between tns
hours Of nine O'Clock In the forenml
and five O'Clock In the afternoon .
that day, at the Court House door II
the City Of Mexico, County OF Audila
aforesaid, sell the same, or 50 mssa
thereof as may be required, at puols
vendue, to the highest bidder ior cav
in hand Subject TO all prior liens aua
iudgmentsl, to satisfy said execulOu
and costs.
PRICE JOHNSON,
25-st Sheriff Audrain County, No
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Shoe Specials.

Mems kangaroo Calf, seamless
Work Shoe, a regular e Is value;
as long as they last, pr........s l.5C
MenisG liant Calf Star Brand Work
Shoe, worth to-day 1925 pair;
our strong value, pair.........s lSi
The American Girl Shoe for Wo-
men, e. SO value; special, pr. o los
1-button Sandals, black, white and
blue, for the babies, pr.......... 4se
SPECIALIZE yards Of Bleached
Table Cloth, 5S-inches wide and
worth 35c yard; % sale, per
yard ..-... 25c
Shoe Dressing, white, tan and
black, per bottle .............. SC
Special value In ready-made Gowns
for Men and women. .4sc and 75c
Hammock Specials.
sec Hammock now .......... 79c
SIS Hammock Dow............s Lac
s2.8 Hammock DOW ..,........s L.6
e2.es Hammock nov. ............ 225
Ice Cream Freezer Specials.
S-quaFt Freezer L3e
4-quart Freezer. LIS
0quaFt Freezer .....s go
s-bali Croquet. ............. CSC
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30
Adxertisad Laffans

List Of letters remaining in the Post
once at Mexico, NO., for the week
ending Aug. 80, 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"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-08-30

hH&<LS-
Best drsft mare, colt By side both
considered. F. E. wentz, Mexico first
and second.
Best draft team shown to farm
wagon. 7 B Brown, Farber. first;
7 & COMBS Ce~ntralia, second.
Best saddle or harness mare with
colt by side both considered. J
r Snooth. Audrain first: Gee Wisdom,
second.
Best saddle pony under 14i hands
high. Henry Deane, Audrain.
Best and most stylish gentlcmans
turnout single rig, driven by owner.
B r Middleton. first: Robt N Brown,
Louisiana second.
Best gentleman rider. L B Barnett,
Mexico.
GENERAL swKEPSTAKES-cATTLE
Best bull any age or breed and not
TO exceed Eve Of bis get I'll Rowe.
Best COW any age or breed not to
exceed three Of her produce. G S
Harrison, 6rst; 7 ] Rowe second
JACKS.
Best Jack any age Luke NJ Emer-
son, Bowling Green, first and second.
MULES.
Best herd OF mules, four or more,
owned by same firm or person 30 day.
before show CAN'T & Considine,
Thompson first; G G Hamilton,
second.
Best pair draft mules. farm wagon.
S Harrison s. Sons Galloway county,
first; Joe Uonsidine, second.
Hoss-RoLASD cHrsAs.
Best boar any age. Geo Bingham,
fnt; Vernon Rodgers, second.
Best SOW any age. II A Grier, first;
Vernon Rodgers, second.
Sweepstakes. Best boar any age OF
breed. Geo. Bingham.
Best Sow any age or breed. Fl A