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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH Hull, July 3.-The prospect
for an immense corn crop grows bet
ter every day.
Wheat harvest Is about over and
the wheat Is well filed and OF a good
quality.
The potato crop promises TO be
above the average The ground is just
bursting open to give them room.
The apple and peach trees are
bending under the Increasing weight
OF fruit.
H c Carnes is night operator at
Pleasant Hill, Ill.
The many friends Of Mrs Arthur
Yarnell will be pleased to learn she is
slowly getting better. She has been
very i'll for about two weeks.
E W Crawford, whose house was 50
terribly damaged by lightning has
protected bis building and bis family
from that terrible element by erecting
lightning rods.
James Ware, the hustler, shipped a
car load Of sheep and lambs from here
and one from Laddonia last week. He
struck a good market with both
loads
A Mr. Woodruff, OF near Martinsburg
whose dwelling and nearly all the
contents burned from a stroke of
lightning recently was here to see ] P
Harper and son, carpenters. Mr..
Woodruff will 10 the near future erect
a dwelling boug OF eight or nine
rooms. And II Mr. Harpers get the
contract we may look for something
that will be an ornament to that part
Of our county.
G E Casper shipped a load Of hogs
to St Louis last Friday and be is re-
ceiylDg another load to-day, Mon
day.
John Trimble will ship q load OF
hogs TO market to day.
The little boys OF Rush Hill became
so eager for a show 10 come along
so they organized a troup OF their own
consisting Of slight OF hand, min
strels, clog dancers, tumblers, funny
speeches sc. They have a tent, they
range in age from four TO twelve years.
Admitance-Adults, lc; small child.
rem free. Young America.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
KNIFE rs DRAWN
In THE HOUSE
Bartlett Of Georgia Threaten. A,
tack on New York Msmbs,

WASHINGTON, 30.-A startling soa,.
was created in the House Shortly i
fore midnight when Representa-.
Bartlett OF Georgia drew a knI,s y
Representative Southwick Of ".
York. The speaker appealed IN a.
sergeant alarms to preserve ords, ~
that Official walked among the s,,,,
ed members to enforce the sDest,,,
order that all members be seated
The House was considering a bus
increase the salary OF certain orte.h
offered by Mr.. Southwick, when \,
Bartlett objected and Mr.. SOuth,.,
made some remarkwhich could pots.
heard In the gallery. Mr., BartIpn 4
once drew from his pocket a kDN,
which be opened. He did not rush am,
Southwich, but backed away and wa
quickly surrounded by member
The speaker pounded VipOrous,
with his gavel as Mr.. Bartlett and M.
Southwick attempted to address TIM
house, and the sergent-atsrns b,
asserting bis authority compelled II.
members TO resume their seats And
order was restored.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Pitcher JewelryCO.
HExlcO. MO.

lanterns and at ten O'Clock the hand
some cottage wascrowded With friends
Of Mr. Claude's. The Interior OF the
house was ~profusely decorated In
lilies and ferns and presented q beau
tiful appearance. Master Clarence
Morrel greeted the guests in the recep-
ton room, where be ushered them
to the library, where they received oy
Mesdames Morrell and Clapper, VINO
were daintily attaired In evening
dresses. To the soft strains OF music
the guests repaired to the dining
room, where q delightful lunch was
served by three young ladies who were
daintily gowned in white and carried
huge boquets of daisies. The table
was most prettily decorated with INT
beautiful flower sweet pea while tns
mantle and buffet were profusei'
banked with lilies and ferns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Preshzterian AnniyersarY.

The fty-fifth anniversary OF the or
ganization of the Presbyterian church
Of Mexico was fttingly observed yes
terday. The ladies' OF the church, fol-
lowing the suggestions Of the archi-
tect OF the building, carried out a
pleasing feature OF decoration and the
church was Hastily furnished with a
number or flowers and palms 70 that
the whole scheme vas artistic and
suggestive. The choir rendered ap-
pFopriate music, both Instrumental and
vocal, at the morning and evening ser
vices.
The morning service was largely at
tended, there being some from other
churches, who were drawn 70 this
occasion by It's historical character.
The pastor OF the church gave an his.
torical sketch detailing briefly some
Of the most important things in con-
nection with the life Of the 0rganiza-
ton.
The place Of organization vas the
old court house, which was a frame
structure and which served as a meet
ing place for church members as well
as for the sessions of court. The
review brought forth in rapid success
sion the names OF some Of the most
prominent citizens 10 the past history
OF our town and county. Messrs.
Thomas, Jacobs, Stone, Pasqueth, AL
lison and many Others we're spoken Of
with tender and grateful touch. The
older residents OF to-day willrecall with
appreciation some Of the ministers
who served In the far away days. Rev. S
Scott, Burr, SymingtOn, Fuller, Car
son, Lacy, GrsstY and ~Stoddert, were
others mentioned and tribute paid to
their worth and work. After the his
torical sketch was concluded the COLI
gregatlon observed the sacrament OF
the Lords Supper.
In the evening there was also a
large attendance. Short and appreci-
alive talks by Gen. ID. A. Mcintyre
and william Pollock. These men
urged all to faithfulness and reminded
Us Of the obligations which are ours
to-day because OF the work the fathers
did for US In by-gone days. A pleas
ing feature Of the evening service was
the greeting from some who we're alb
sent The most notable 10 this was
the word from Mr.. James Love, Of
Liberty, who is the only surviving
charter member Of the church. He
sent bis word OF greeting and q splen-
did photoof himself, both Of which
are highly priced and will be kept Is
momentos Of the occasion. The ser
vice closed with short address by the
pastor, linking u future obligation
In with past mercles and blessings:
The large congregation was interested
and attentive during the entire OBJ
servance Of this pleasant anniversary
occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
JESSE AuD EDITORS.
University Head Praises hissourians
Educational Work.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Jnue 9.-The MEM
beers OF the Missouri Press Association
met in convention at 10 o'clock yester-
day morning, with President William
southern Jr., editor OF Jackson ln-
dependence Examiner, presiding and
]. V. Brembarger OF the Memphis
Democrat at the desk. Other officials
present we're Philip CAM OF the Ma
con Republican, first vice-president;
John p. Campbell Of the Doniphan
Prospect-news, second ice-president'
E. x. Lyles Of the Houston Herald,
third vice president; r. NJ. White,
Mexico Ledger, corresponding secre-
tary. and Fl. A. GAS Of the Jefferson
city Missouri School Journal, treasurer.
The invocation was BY Rev. j. d..
jackson, pastor Of Park N. Z. Church
address OF welcome by Mayor +. W..
O'Brien: Commercial Club welcome ad-
dress BY John A. Knott. editor Morn
ing Journal, and responce by President
Southern.
Sidney ]. Ray made an announce
ment Of the editors excursion program
In detail after which President Jesse
OF the Missouri State University,
present as q visitor, was called on for
a speech. He responded eloquently,
complimenting the editors for their
educational work. he took occasion
TO allude TO the late unpleasantness at
Columbia, saying that less than 50, or
only Q l-2 per cent, OF the university
students were involved In the circus
row. He spoke OF the so as maynard
youths going astray.
The afternoon address OF william II.
Wallace, "Grand Old Missouri" en-.
tertained a large audience. The az.
ternoon was devoted TO q visit TO the
Roberts, johnson & Rand Shoe Co., a
drive TO the Country golf links and q
luncheon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
COUNTY NEWS.
M ITEMS

C-o-eszroudencs Of ths Ledger.
CHAMP, July 2-Tbere will be SCI
vices At Bethel Sunday morning and
evening.
Nm. 5. L. McC0rd is entertaining
her father and niece OF Michigan.
Miss Alma Miller visited her aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Ms Boyd, last
week.
NR LOOMS and Ms Dean visited
Mrs Ella Harrison Sunday.
Miss Henrietta Jesse visited her
aunt, Ms Byres, last week.
Mr.. GeOrgs Settle and sister, MIS-
Bessie, visited their uncle near MOLINE
Sunday.
The will be an Ice cream supper al
the home Of Mrs WIN. Harrison next
Saturday evening for the oeneht o.
Prairie View Church. Every one y
CORDIALLY invited to attend.
Mr.. I'd. Harrison and wife visited
Mr.. James Booth and family Sunday
Mrs. Frank Atkins returned home
last week, after a pleasant visit Hitr
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. James hlcK'
man.
MI. r. A. Holmes sold is head Of
hogs to Mr.. James Booth last week al
Eve and three quarter cents
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
DULY, July 3-Every one Is going
To celebrate the 4th In C~entralia.
Henry Plate sold a three year old
horse TO Mr. WillIngham for s95.
Mrs c C Selecman and children, OF
Mexico, are visiting friends In this
vicinity while Mr. Selecman is
abroad.
Rev Smith filed his regular appoint
ment at Trinity church Sunday by
preaching a very interesting sermon to
the children, which was greatly ap-
p-eciated by the old as well as the
young.
VIII O'Toole left last week for
Montana.
Miss Irna johnson, Of Mexico, was
10 vi midst Sunday.
Nv and Ms Fred Clapper are visit.
ing their daughter, Mr. WIN Canada,
east Of MEXICO.
There will be the annual basket din.
ner at Trinity church the first Sun.
day In August. Everybody is cordi-
ally invited 10 come aud bring well
filed baskets.
A Hopkins and family, OF Mexico,
visited his brothers and sisters Sun
day.
Mr. and Mn B Marcel most pleas
antly entertained % Tuesday evening
for their son Claude. About seventy.
five guests were present Bridge and
dancing were INDUCED In during the
evening. The Lawn was lighted with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
St. Vrain Wins For Montgomery

Jimmie ST. Vrain recently OF the
Mexico Athlets team, won a fine vic.
tory at Montgomery Sunday. Jimmie
did the twirling for Montgomery 10 a
battle against Troy, and putt on the
latter team to the tune Of , to l. 81.
vain struck out 10 Of the Troy bat.
ters and pitched splendid ball All
around. Clemens accompanied 81
V7in to Montgomery but did not Der.
form In the game.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
The Duncan Reunion.

The Duncan Reunion will be held at
the Old Home, four miles south o.
Louisville and two miles north Of
Oorso in Lincoln county, Mo, on the
second day of August 1906. II being
the c~entenniel year Of Lewis and
Harriet Duncan. A large attendance
Of the family is anticipated. A mem.
orial service will be held that day.
Interested friends Of the family will
be welcome.
x. S. DUNCAN
d. J. DUNCAN
]. L. DUNCAN
C. NJ. DAVIS
Managing Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Gasoline Stove Causes Fire.

The flames from a gasoline stove at
the residence OF Charles Claybrook on
east Monroe street caused a small fire
about ten O'Clock Saturday morning.
The fire department responded to the
alarm but the blaze had been extln-
guished with a bucket or two Of wa
ter with a few seconds after 1t started.
The house was insured with Fl Z c
Tucker, successor to J. D.. Tucker s.
Son, and the loss was assessed and
paid by noon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
FROM RORESA.

Correspondence OF he Ledger.
RowESA, Juiy 3.-Rey. Brewer nlled
his regular appointment at Maple
Grove Sunday morning and evening
he was accompanied by his lovely
young bride from Galloway. We wlsn
this worthy youngcouple a life OF sun
shine and roses
Ms. James Lewis entertained her
mother, father and sister, OF Tulip,
Friday.
z. c. Peck shipped a car load OF
butcher stuff to st. Louis Saturday.
I. J. Rowe has an elegant new car
riage.
Rowena base ball team was defeat
ed by the Skinner team Saturday.
c. +. Sansberry and family recently
entertained his brothers, Prof. Claude
~Sansberry, OF Mexico, and Prosecuting
Attorney Perry Sansberry, OF Lancas-
ter, Mo.
The ice cream supper at Antioch
Tuesday night was well attended.
Sixty-four dollars was cleared. The
members Of the church wish to thank
the various churches for assisting
them so kindly In the supper and also
for their attendance.
Rich McGowen is quite sick at the
home OF Jessie Irving, in Centralia.
A pleasant shower Of rain fell here
Sunday night. 1t was welcomed b,
the farmers.
Some Of q young people attended
the moonlight party given by Mis-
Redmond near Centralia WEDNESDAY
night. A delightful time is reported
James Holloway Is erecting new
barn.
william White, OF C~eotralla, wa
here Tuesday and put a switch on Mr.
Ellen Wards phone.
John McGowen is quite Ill at thi
writing.
Ladies are ordering black berries a
fifty cents a bucket.
Miss Emma Hoilenshead has re
turned from Ohio
Miss Matte Gowen was the charm
ing guest OF her mother In Centrali
from Saturday until Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

CATALOGUES Of the Missouri State
Fair at SedalIa. Mo-, September q
70 October S, have been published and
are being distributed. IL is a volume
Of l62 pages and contains, besides the
premium lists Of all departments,
blank for live stock entries. All en-
tries should be made at once and ad'
dressed to J. r. Rippey secretary, al
SedalIa. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
BENTON L T ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CRY, July 3.-Miss Efhe
Moore, Of Mexico, is visiting Miss
Mary Dishman. The young ladies
will visit Montgomery City and spend
some time with friends there.
Ed MeDannald who has been acting
Wabash agent here while the regular
agent Mr. WIN Talcott was on his va
cation is now transferred to Hunts
vile TO relieve the operator at that
point.
The directors of the Citizens Bank
Of Benton City held their regular
meeting at the Bank on Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. Henry Hartwig, Of Columbia,
visited Mrs. johnson and daughter
last Sunday leaving again In the even
ing taking with her her daughter,
Mable, who has been visiting In this
city for several weeks.
Last Sunday, Rev Kerr, Of Mont
gomery and Benton Cities filed bis re
gulars appointment at this place
Both services were well attended. The
text for the morning was Happy II
that people who God is the Lord
Psalms la and 18th verse. In the
evening the subject was the 10th com
mandment.
The farmers OF this community arr
"feeling their oats" as II were the.
also have a kindly feeling towards
their corn. Everything is lookini
good with bright prospects for goo
crops. All the wheat is cut and tn
farmers are having distressingly goo'
health themselves.
The Benton City, Venice Telephon
ICo., held a meeting last Saturday a
the residence of Tom Barry. The,
decided to reorganize the company
and put in the latest devices
The work will not begin until afte
harvest time.
Miss Mamie Davis, Of Mexico, |
visiting Mis-. Margaret Romans Of thi
City. Miss Davis is renewing he
acquaintainceships here she havin
taught in the Benton City school tw
terms.
Mrs John Stewart with baby is vi:
iting her parents and friends in 81
Louis for an indefinite period.
On next Saturday evening there wi
be a meeting of the young men @
our town with the intention Of OF
ganizlng q band under the able leadeI
ship OF Williams Wilguss.
! MI William Baker and daughter
Kathryne, Of st. Louis are visitor
from st. Louis. Miss Kathryne CONT
TO spend the summer with her r
III latf0ns
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Robertson Retained on Important
Case.

George Robertson left Tuesday
for st. Louis, where be has been en-.
gagged as counsel for the plaintiff In
the case OF Melinda Zelle VS.. Freder-
f. and Henry G. Zelle, defendants.
The plaintiff alleges that she is the
child OF the late August Zelle, who
was a brother OF the defendants, and
who at his death left an estate valued
at something like 600, 900. Plaintiff
further alleges that she was raised in
ignorance Of her parentage until she
became Of age, and that her uncles,
the above defendants, falsely obtained
possession OF the estate by represent
ing themselves to be the only living
heirs-at-law Of the deceased August
.Zalle-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

The shuttle trains. which the Chi
csgo and Alton railroad proposes 70
run 70 and from the Chautauqna
grounds will be Of great convenience 70
The public. 1t is understood that
these trains win run every hour from
the station here and the fare will be
I've cents each way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

THE LEDGER is glad TO know that
the County Court is arranging 70 have
the Court House heated by hot water
and substantially improved In othel
ways. Circuit Judge Barnett appear
ed before the County Court this week
and made an earnest appeal TO-
much needed Improvements on thi
building. We feel sure that every
taxpayer in the county takes a prid'
In the Court House, and wants 1t TO b
best instead Of the poorest publh
building In this judicial circuit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

The meeting Of the Missouri Pres
Association at Hannibal June q and
= was largely attended and was most
enjoyable Hannibal has grown and
prosperec during the last four or i've
years more than any other town 10 the
state. The people are noted for their
hospitality, enterprise and conserve
tive progreSsiveneSs. hessrs. Knott
and Morris. the editors Of the daily
papers Of that city, deserve much
credit for the unusual growth Of Han
| nIbal. In addition to this fact, Han
nihal has perhaps the most up-to-date
and best managed commercial club Of
/ any town in Missouri. The citizens
Of Hannibal all belong TO this club and
pay monthly dues. In this way the
board OF directors are able 70 secure
results. They have q cement plant
which works about two thousand
peopla. The Roberts-Johnson s. Rand
shoe factory employs one thousand
hands. The Burlington railroad com
pany has about fifteen hundred on its
pay roll. In addition TO these enter
prises, there are many other manufac.
turing establishments which employ
labor. Messrx Lesh s. Norris, form
erly OF the Rlngo House, OF Mexico
are now conducting the Marx Twain
Hotel at Hannibal, which is one o
the largest and best managed hotel
In the state. Hannibal, we believe
is destined TO be one Of the best manu-
featuring cities in the state. tn
members OF the Missouri Press Asso
citation are very much pleased Wit
their visit In Hannibal and are loud II
. their praise OF Its enterprise, II
. newspaper men, its business men; an
: especially the ladies Of Hannibal, wh
: made themselves 70 agreeable 10 the
louazfR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

CHAs II. GBAsTY, formerly Of Mexi-
o. proprietor Of the Baltimore News,
has lately purchased the Baltimore
Herald. Mr.. GraSty Is one Of the
most prominent metropolitan news.
paper men in the United States. His
Mexico friends are proud OF his sue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Boom-Drake's Talk EoI11.l and it is
Trua

240 acres land 3 miles from Auxvas-
Sc. l brick store building In Aux
vase 100 acres land in washita Co,
Okla. $500 in LIST mortgages, and
contracts for deeds. VIII trade for
2lO to 500 acres OF land within 4 miles
OF Mexico. d,wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

TIE Advertising rates Of the Mex
ico papers are very low compared to
their circulation. There is no cheaper OF
better way TO reach the people OF Mex
loo, Audrain and ajoining counties
than through the LEpaKR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

THE ladies composing the Civic I'm
proyement League Of Mexico have
made their first report which will be
found in to-day,s LEDGER. These
ladies are going to assist in making
Mexico not only the best but the most
beautiful city In the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
aPix Ita" PLAY Tie Cana

The elk 1t" ball team, under the
very able management Of Geo. Opera
House Matthias, played the Martins
burg champions to q standstill at the
latter burg Sunday afternoon. The
game resulted 10 a tie, I to I, neither
side being able to get a winning run
across the plate. Both teams played
brilliant ball. George is proud OF his
club and has some hard games booked
for the future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
George HarYeH Ininrsh

George Harvey Of this city. n n,
the Oldest and most widely known
travelling statesmen in Missouri, while
boarding a street car In st. Louis sew.
eral days ago, broke the small bone IN
his left Leg. Mr.. Harvey's many friend,
trust that he will soon recover from
the injury.
Mrs. Harvey is with her husband a,
the home Of their son In st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
william WeslsY spsllman Dead.

William Wesley Spellman. the five
year old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. b
Spellman died Sunday morning at H.
20 from Catarrh OF the stomach. The
body will be inferred In east Middle
town Mo-, the family wish TO thank
all their friends for their kindness
during the illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

MONROE Street between Washing
ton and Clark Avenues is being mac
adanIzed and graded, something thai
portion Of the street has needed for
some time. The next stepsis paving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
School Board Msst..

The school board met Saturday
night, but owing 10 the fact that
all members were not present, moth.
ing OF Importance was done. Another
meeting is called for Tuesday even
ING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

DR.. L. d. LIE Gear Of the DR.. L. ID.
LIE Gear Company Of st. Louis and
Austin Texas, manufactures Of stock
remedies, returned TO St. Louis Mon
day afternoon. DR.. lie Gear has been
in Mexico several days placing bis
goods with local druggists and doing
some extensive advertising. He is one
Of the most prominent figures In the
Veterinary world having written Wild
ely on diseases Of stock and is consider
ed an authority In the profession.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Hos. Z. z. BEAN, OF the Nevada
Mail, refused to run for the State
Senate. he showed his good sense
by sticking TO his paper, q OF the
best in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Oscar Martin and wife will leave
merit week for q town Of the east,
visiting Washington and all other
prominent places o. interest
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

NOW Is the best time 10 Mexico's
history 70 form q Commercial Club
and secure other factories and enter
urfEa<
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
Rain Fall Friday WIGHT

The rain fall Friday night amounted
to LIS inches and was general 10 this
portion Of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Misses Vida Metcalf, Of st. Louis,
ILL.,, sang q solo Sunday night at the
Christian church, Miss Metcalf,
though but ten years old has a beau
tiful Aolce and her singing is remark
able. She is the guest of her uncle,
William Keith, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05
wArcH Mexico grow.

gAcKsOx STREET can be nov opened
with the minimum Of cost
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-07-05

Misses Minnie Ecton and Gold,.
Emerson left Sunday noon for IlIIoois
where they will visit relatives and
friends.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-11-29

Orleans Jouroal. Pittsburg Amer
lean. Philadelphia American. Sr.
Louis Journal. Cleveland Ameri-
can, San Francisco Jacrnal,
Cleveland Journal. Philadelphia
Journal. New Orleans American
and San Francisco American.
The Illinois Printing Publish
ing company of Chicago, which
is a Hearst company. has applied
for the registration of the name
name Chicago Examiner. Mr..
Hearet owl also the Cosmopli-
tan and Morton, and a third
monthly, to be called America,
will soon be publiched.-Ameri-
can Press.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-11-29

tive committee which took all the
evidence. heard all the witness, S
testify and could thus Judge of
the weight and value of their
testimony as none of us can, and
IN lieu thereof have adopted a
mere digest of the same by three
OF our body, who, as we have
shown, never read all of the evil
dence, and asked usto accept
their findings and recommendations
as proper in this case.
This with respect. we are abso-
lutely unable to do.
X. S. TURK.
GEORGE G. BLAND.