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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Soma Itams From Dill

Oren Pickett, Of near Mexico, will
Friday, join about twenty-five people
from Thompson and Centralia and
will go hence to Gasconade county for
q two weeks outing.
Rufus Underwood has sold his stock
Of goods at Hatton to Mrs. Kennel
and sons. Col. Underwood will 60 to
Portland, Oregon, to reside. But
he'll be back.
Frank Harrison who holds good
position with the express office at
Alton, Illinois is In Mexico visiting
home folks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

ARRANGEMENTS are being made at
Fulton to put down several miles of
street paving. John Lynch,of Mober-
ly, will likely do the work. In the
meantime property owners Of Mexico
are fighting paving wherever propos-
ed, whether on streets or alleys. What
is the matter with Mexico anyway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Zine Hor,e pead at Fair Ground

FIht huIsb UUHu Hb NHRK UKVuuu
A fine Texas Grafton horse died,
Friday afternoon, at the grounds OF
the Mexico Fair Association from the
effects Of collie. The horse was q trotter
and an expensive animal being valued
between 81, 500 and $1,000. He was the
property of Solon Brandt, Of Mont
gomery City, who had him here train
ing him for the fair to be held here
Aug. 27.30. Mr.. Brandt came here
only last Tuesday and left last night
for bis home In Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

sE owning property on Promen'
leet and the north side alley
meet at once and confer in
ice to street paving. This
Iement should be discussed in a
kative business like way and we
be the results win prove bene-
b all concerned, as well as to
n and county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

We would like to know Colonel
Dan Sullivan's present address. He
owes us a quarter and we want Ito
spend on the Fourth Of July. We also
want Colonel Jim johnson to come
across with that thirty cents. We are
all In, down and out.--Mexico mo-
Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

|ASlzr a Chautauqua assocIa-
bmediately 50 that Mexico can
b. annual entertainment, not
living frst.class talent, hut one
Illl be a credit to Audraln coun-
a financial success. There is
son why a Mexico Chautauqua
not be a brilliant success in
sense OF the word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

H. @. Mccall vs. J. b. Hawkins. In
Equity.
Addie Meas VS. G. B. & Q. r. R. On
Relief Fund.
Addie Meas vs. @. B. 8 Q. R. R.
Damages.
Owen Everhart vs. Henry Bryson.
SANDER Il Libel.
M. Traughber VS. R. Il. Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Mexico shoe factory is adding
orce daily and the money 1t
Ito circulation is being felt
bout Mexico and Audrain
This factory is well managed
b be one Of Missouri's most
'ous and successful industrial
lions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Mexico Ledger BABY Show

SpoVI8E D n M " uIttl
At l O'Clock p. M, August 18th,
(Big Thursday of the County Fair
the LEDaER's baby show will take
place at the Fair Grounds. A silver
cup viii be given tonthe prettiest Au-
drain County baby one year Of age,
and under, and a handsome bouquet
will be given as a second prize.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22


property owners on Promenade
Should meet and confer lmmed-
& Quite a number Of people
ing, have expressed a willing
withdraw with the under
Pc that the work should not be
#ntll next year. A move by the
pen in a judicious way will In
Us Improvement with practical
nanimous consent OF all con-
The growth Of Mexico de-
largely on the success Of this
tfige
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

For the good of those suffering with
eczema or other such trouble, ] wish
to say, my wife had something of that
kind and after using the doctors rem
edies for some time concluded to try
Ohamberlain's Salve, and it proved to
be better than anything she had tried.
For sale by. ALI Druggists
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

|. WHITE, associate editor OF
|xlco Ledger, has been sent to
DO by his physician temporarily
punt Of his health, and has ac-
IA position of the Denver Post.
Ill's friends will be GLAD to
That bis trouble is not consider
bus and that he hopes to be
| bis desk on the Ledger again
Aon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Buys Stock Of Merchandise.

Mrs. Annie Cannell and two sons,
Robt. and Lille, have purchased OF
Rufus Underwood, at Hatton, Gala.
way county, his stock Of merchandise
and residence property. Possession
Of the store will be given at once, but
Mrs. Camel will not move her family
till about the middle Of September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Sturgeon (Mo.) Leader editor
|ays: A man who is too stingy
! the Leader called the other
4 said; "have you heard any
fOm W. @. Todd who was re-
drowned?" / told him be
|fnd an account in the Leader
week and asked him why be
/ take the Leader. ''I'm too
be replied. He went home
that night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Lightning Strikes.

A bolt of lighting struck tree In
the yard belonging to Thurston Dun
can Of east Mexico and split it badly,
early Friday morning. The bolt
struck about $50 O'Clock and every
body In that end of town heard the
noise. No damage was done except to
the tree.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

|Centralia fair was a splendid
and largely attended by people
bone and adjoining counties.
tendance from Audrain count ty
|pecially good, and all were
!. Centralia is an up.to-date
lty and surrounded by as fine
n as there Is anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
For an Unmarried Apnstits.

To improve the appetite and streng-
then the digestion try few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Mr.. J. Il. Seitz, of Detroit,
Mich, says; "They restored my ap'
petite when impaired, relieved me of
a bloated feeling and caused pleas
ant and satisfactory movement Of the
bowels Price, 25 cents. Samples
free. All Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

James Terrell Byrns, formerly q
prominent farmer OF Audrain county,
died a few days since in Spokane.
Washington. Mr.. Byrns it will be re-
membered made the race for the legis-
lature during the celebrated contest
between B. L. Locke and Col. Green
Clay.
Mr.. Byrns was q substantial and
highly respected citizen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

brass s PIN anu
shortly afterwards
both Of those limbs
became SO sore that
l could scarcely
walk. When l had
been suffering for
about O month the
sores began to heal,
but small scaly
eruptions appeared
where the sores had
been. From that
time onward 1 was
troubled by such
severe itching that,
until / became
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

ELL & MuNDY, Of Mexico broke
pord in the st. Louis stock mar
selling % head Of cattle, aver
/ 1897 pounds at s6.75 per hun
The total amount being s2,025.-
#ch was the highest amount
Id for a single car OF cattle at
#tional Stock Yards. Audraln
|the stock center OF the earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

LEDGER generally gets what
BIS for, and we congratulate
BIO have little children on the
|hment Of a kindergarten in
This school has been needed
5 and will receive a liberal and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
III that street paving protest
h make Mexico a city.

Hamill boys who attended Pro-
Iamill's school in Mexico years
b hold their annual banquet
|of September or the first Of
when Professor Hamill will
lent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

-
She.bina MOI Democrat edi-
says: II Hon. Dave Ball Is
Etly reported In the Post Dis
ne is not in favor OF a strict en-
pent Of all the laws. This will
|alnst him in his race for COVER
the people are for law enforce
The have seen too many evils
|og out Of winking at the viola
some statutes. A strict en-
||nent Of all the laws under Folk
|ecfeaSed crime and criminal ex-
and elevated the moral tone
people. We favor, and we be-
most Democrats are with US In
acontinuance Of Folks course.
must be no turning backward.
ast Keep pulling upward. ANY
70 the lawless element wIll:be
|at mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

German farmer with working force
for 300 acre farm In Audraln County.
Near Rush Hill. VIII hire or con-
tract.
At Ringo Hotel Saturday. Call. L.
p. Crigler. dlw1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Mrs. Geo. Anderson and daughter,
Alene, who have been visiting the
formers parents, G. B. Null and fam
lily, have returned to their home in ST.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

ERRrNa to the successful Chau-
at Hannibal, Mo-, the Moberiy
rat publishes the following
Pa, which should be Of interest
ESico people: The Hannibal
says the Chautsuqua held In
Pty finished with a surplus OF
In addition to this pledge cards
been signed for next year
Ptlng to over $500. Hannibal
Ioney on her first Chautauqua,
|hen she managed 1t entirely her
was a success. The same will
Il In Moberly II it Is taken in
Hnd a sufficient guarantee fund
|Slded in advance. This matter
oe taken up this fall and moi
Fd 70 drag and be forgotten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Must be Sold Before Sept. 1st.

The Fleet Ground. $500 cash Will
handle it, for fine suburb home or
subdivision. You will want 1t when
It is gone.
Shantz Real Estate Co.,
ll33 Chestnut Street,
dovl Sc. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Funsral of Mrs. Gooch.

Funeral services were held over the
remains Of Mrs. T. ]. Gooch at the
Methodist church Thursday after
noon at one O'Clock. Rev. j. o. Ed
monston, assisted by Rev. Q. M. Aker,
conducted the services. The pail
bearers were P. NJ. Morris, ]. W.
Howell, W. W. Fry, A. B. Smith, A.
X. Luckie and John Lane.1
Mrs. Gooch was the wife Of Rev
T. ]. Gooch, who at one time was pas
tor Of the Methodist church here. Hs
died here In 1854 and was buried In
the city cemetery, The remains Of
Mrs. Gooch wers buried beside him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

c. e. Casper, a well-known Aud rain
county, Mo-, cattleman sent In for
Thursdays st. Louis market IL steers
weighing 935 lbs that sold at $3.50 and
"a steers Of 1907 lbs average at $685..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
THE RIGHT MEDICINE
FOR PELVIC TROUBLES
FOUND IN PE-Ru-NA.

MFRS. CAROLINE KRAMER, Fort
lvl Collins, COL, writes:
"The majority of women who are suf-
fering from disordered periods and
other pelvic troubles, have such strong
faith in doctors that they allow them
TO experiment on them for kidney, liver
or stomach troubles until they become
completely discouraged and their money
is gone.
"Thfs was my unfortunate exps.
rience for nearly two years when my
attention was called 70 Peruna.
"I hardly dared believe that at last I
had found the right medicine, but ss L
kept on using It and was finally cured,
I could only thank God and take cour-
age.
"I have had most satisfying results
fiom the use Of your medicine and have
advised dozens Of women who were suf.
fering with woman's ills TO use Peruns
and let the doctors alone.
''Those who followed my advice are
better today and many are fully restored
to health"
Mrs. Vida Mooers, X. r. D., No. l,
Lents, Ore, writes:
'sFor the past four years was .
wretched woman, suffering with severe
backaches and other pains, lesving me
so weak and weary that 1t was only
with difficulty that was able to attend
to my household duties.
~ used different remedies, but
found no renefgnfH Thad tried Pernns.
"within two weeks there was 9 change
for the better and in less than three
months was well and happy woman.
"All the praise is due TO Peruns."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Marriage Licenses

A marriage license was issued FRI
day to Russell Nuckles and Miss
Maude Moore, both of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Piano For Sale.

A beautiful Decker Bros. upright,
mahogany case, first-class condition; q
bargain. For particulars, write Mrs.
Harry Crutcher, Martinsburg, Mo.
23-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Carlysle Thomas, OF Fulton, has re-
signed his position at the Intelligen-
Ger to take the place of foreman OF
the Wellsville Optic News.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
Marriage Licences.

A marriage license was issued to-
day to John Champion and Mrs.
Rosella Detiene, both Of east
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Sheriff Price johnson is home from
q business trip In the eastern part OF
the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

John Thomas has the scOre-card
privilege at the Fair this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
SCALY ERUPT|ONS
COVERED HIS BODY
Itched Constantly Scratched Until
Blood Flowed Suffered 10 Years
Doctors and Medicines Were
fruitIess ss-Tries Cuticura and Is
Completely Cured
BY THREE BOXES OF
CUTICURA OINTMENT

"When I was about nine years old
small sores appeared on each OF my
lower limbs. / scratched them WIN 2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

In the daily Ledger viii be found
the card OF DR.. q. NJ. Sneed who
knows all about the diseases OF the
ere and has not only lhsd 4 thorough
education In this county, but abroad.
DR.. Sneed will be with DR.. Spence over
Llewellyn's on Fridays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Misses Lula and Minnie Gibbs, who
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives, have returned IN thelT h-me In
Martlnsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

sent free by mail. Address Or. Kilmer & Co.
Binghsmton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer IN this paper.
Don't MAKE any mistake. but remember
The name. Svsmp-Root. Or. Klmsr's
sO.7'nP-Roo' and the address. BlnehsmioA
v. l.. -. u,sII beills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

]. Mark Kilgore, OF York, Neb., is
visiting friends in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Mrs. Hanna Chapman, Of Kirkwood.
H., is the guest Of James Stevenson
and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths

prevailing in TIN
5 because so decep
tive. Many suddei
deaths are caused b.
it-heart disease
pneumonia, hear
failure or apoplexI
are often the resul
Of kidney disease. |
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance thi
Kidney ois onel
blood will attack ih'
vital organs or IN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Roy Weir is home from Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

Kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
a arrangement Of the kidneys and a cure l,
obtained quickest by a proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly yov
can make no mistake by taking Or. Kilmer'i
Swamp-Root, the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy.
It tcorrec.s inability TO hold urine and scaid
ing pain in passing 1t, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled to
70 often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root Is sooa
realized. It stands the highest for its won.
derfuI cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-2oot is pleasant 10 take and sold
BY all druggists In fify-een, and one-dollai
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

sized bottles. You may
have a sample bottle Of
this wonderful new dis
covery and a book that
Ill ii .kn-.t IL hAih
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-08-22

A reunion Of the family Of the late
Judge Hugh Tincher was held last
Saturday at the old Tincher place on
which be settled in 1889. He came
from Monroe County, Va, and resid-
ed on farm until his death February
20, 1888 at the age of so years: A large
number Of the family and many friends
were present. An excellent picnic
dinner was seryered in the shady grove.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13
MISS STEWART IN DEBORAH.
Sister Of Mrs. W. H. Burtis Comes to De.
corah the Same Day the Latter
Gave up the Search.

On Thursday afternoon Miss Cap
itola Stewart. the young lady who
started from Bemidji, Mimi. several
weeks ago to visit her sister, Mrs w.
II. Burtis, in Decorah, arrived in the
city, and upon going to the home of
her sister, Mrs. Burtis. was very
much surprised to learn that the
latter has been in Minneapolis for a
couple of weeks, diligently searching
the city for her.
On the midnight train Mrs. Burtis
came home, not knowing that her
sister was here, but having counted
her search fruitless and given up in
despair.
The story which has created wide
spread interest is simple one.
Some three or four weeks ago Miss
Capitola Stewart started from her
home in Bemidji, Mimi, for visit
with her sister. Mrs. w. III. Burtis,
in Decorah. The latter did not know
OF her coming, IL was 70 be surprise.
Upon arriving in Minneapolis Miss
Stewart was taken sick, and went
to the home of friends she had known
in Bemidji, where she has since been.
coming to Decorah at once upon re-
covering from her illness. Mrs. Burtis
received letter from her mother at
Bemidji about three weeks ago. asking
why Miss Oapitola did not write.
Then Mrs. Burtis learned that she
was missing, and started at once for
Minneapolis, where she remained for
over two weeks, searching for her
sister. but finally gave mp the search
and came home, only to find her al
ready here, having preceded her the
same day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13
MORBID CURIOSITY.

1t is nine O'Clock in the morning
The town clock in the court house
tower is striking the hour. From
every direction the streets are crowded
with men and women, all fastening
toward the court room. The entrances
are filled with people, putting and
painting in their haste to get there on
time. The court room is already
packed and yet they clamor for admis.
sion. The Judge takes his seat on the
rostrum, the iurymen file into the
jury. box, the lawyers are busy with
preparations for the days work, the
sheriff enters with man accused
of base and vile crime. Court is
opened A witness is called. In
stantly the entire assemblage with
bated breath crane their necks to
catch every word of the testimony.
1t is filthy, vile to the extreme, racy
and rancid to a superlative degree :;
and still they sit there from session
to session, from day to day Two
handred women, high in society
socially and morally, and yet they
listen to the story of Illicit carnal
crime with the closest attention and
deepest interest. Many of them bring
their knittin' and their sewin,' and
work away with renewed zeal when
the testimony dwells upon common
place things. But now again is
question from the attorney which
suggests something of the low, the
vile, the sensual, and every neck is
craned, every ear strained, lest
word may be missed.
In New York City-the Tbaw trial?
No, in Decorah, fair Decorah. Our
friends, our neighbors But such is
human nature, the world over.
Would that such cases could be con-
Quoted behind closed doors, and the
public excluded. save those whose
presence is demanded. We do not
mean to imply in any sense that
women should not interest themselves
in such matters, in the preservation
of the sancity and the purity of the
home, but it is manifestly unneces-
sary and out of place for women of all
classes, who have no part in the pro-
ceedings, either direct or Indirect, to
sit hour after hour and listen to such
testimony as was brought out in this
case
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

A Kansas City man recently sue
ceeded in getting a patent on an elec.
trio motor fastened on cows back,
the electricity being generated by a
dynamo attached to her tail, says the
Ossawatomie, Kan, Globe. 1t strains
the milk and hangs up the pail and
the strainer. A small photograph ac-
companies the outfit and yells "So'
when the COW moves. II she kicks,
a hinged arm catches the milk stool
and lams her over the back.
Newspapers as mediums for adver-
tisers was discussed last night by
tom" Murray, a Chicago business
man in a lecture before the advertis-
ing class at the Y. M. @. A. II ad-
vertised certain article in my win
dow and sold fifty of them the first
day these ads appeared. inserted
an ad in Chicago newspaper and
following that sold 10 OF the arti-
cles. l am now spending $4,000 a
month in advert ising "-Winona
Republican Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

Railroad accidents in the United
States are rapidly increasing accord
ing to Accident Bulletin No. 81 is.
sued by the interstate commerce COM
mission, covering the three months
ended Sept. 80, 1906. In view of the
known accidents during the last three
months. when more than 100 passen-
gers were killed within week, the
commission expects that the figures of
the next quarter will be still larger.
The latest bulletin gives the total
NUMBER of casualties to passengers
and employees on duty as 10, $50, against
l6,937 in the preceding three months.
The number of passengers and en-
ployes killed in train accidents was
.b27, against 1876 in the preceding three
. Months. There were 1 1891 collisions
. I'D 1881 derailments, of which 269
. ootsions and 20l derailments affected
paspger trains. The damage to
s,Pgines and roadway amounted
! 10 sSS2, 760. Phe number of pas
sehsersSilled was SO in the quarter.
! no YER of employees killed in
coupiins Nd uncoupling cars and
engines wasl. an increase of is over
!. the last quaAr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

The incomprehensible sum of 6, 1877, :
454, lOS cigars was smoked last year
in the United States, an increase of
$40, 437, 1S1 over the preceding year.
This is over ninety for every man,
woman and child in the country.
Added to this were also 1884, S3a, $50
cigarettes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13
Offce..317 West Water Street.
Both Telephones. Number IS.
Current Comment.

Whatever may be the opinion as
to Thaw, it is now the universal sem
timent that Stanford White was q
blatherskite who received just what
he deserved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

John ID. Rockefeller has announced
gift of S32. 900, 900 to the General
Education Board, an organization
founded Jan. 10, 1908, with charter
from congress, to develop and
strengthen the educational institu-
tions of the United States. Mr..
Rockefeller gave $4,000, 900 to the
same cause on June 30. 1905, and
started off the organization with 81, :
600, 600 four years ago. His total gifts
to this fund are, therefore, S43, 900, :.
600, the most stupendous gift Of the
kind in the history of mankind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

Anent the discussion of the primary
bill, at Des Moines, The Register and
Leader says, Governor Culnmins
made an epigram a year ago that
should not be lost. The people should
never do by proxy what they are able
to do for themselves. We have been
under the impression that that epi-
gramatic wisdom first found utterance
in the expression, "if you want a
thing done well, do it yourself" but
perhaps our memory is at fault.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

An experienced teacher says that
pupils who have access to newspapers
at home. when compared with those
who do not, are better readers, better
spoilers, better grammarians, better
punctuators, read more understand
ingly, and obtain practical know
ledge of geography in almost half the
time it requires others. The news
paper is decidedly an important fac.
tor in modern life. This will not be
discussed by anyone who has taken
the trouble to investigate the matter
for himself.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

If the Atchinson, Kansas, Globe
man always tells the truth, a dyspep-
tic Atchinson man went into res
taurant the other day and ordered
fried catfish. "Fried cat, bawled
the waiter to the cook. Instantly
the weak stomach rebelled. Cancel
that order the customer said,
"and give me an order of country
sausage. - "Sidetrack the cat and
make it dog," yelled the waiter, and
he is wondering yet why the man
grabbed his hat and left.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-02-13

The minister's wife was busily en-
gagged one afternoon mending clothes
when neighbor called for friendly
chat. After few minutes chatting
the caller remarked, as she began to
inspect basket of miscellaneous
buttons of all kinds: "Why, there's
one like my husband had on his last
winters suit. :" "Indeed,' said the
minister's wife, with smile.
well, all these buttons were found
in the contribution box. and thought
l might as we'll use them. What
must you go? Well, good bye. Come
again, soon.'