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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

the city, not only a large amount Of
money would be saved in the way OF
coal, but janltor's fees and dust and
dirt would be obviated, and perfect
heating secured. The LEDGER trusts
arrangements will be made SO that
such a plant can be established in
Mexico before another winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

W. @. PIcKNes, Of Memphis, Mo,
writes the LEDGER very encouraging
ly in reference to the proposed electric
line, but says that the people Of Mex
icoshould take more interest in the
matter. In this connection we need a
MexicoB business Mems Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

REAL ESTATE In Mexico is becoming
active and arrangements are being
made to build several modern dwell
lings In this city early in the spring.
II we secure the Chicago & Alton rail.
road division during 1907 our popu-
lation will reach the ten thousand
point,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

LIBEL suits have lately been brought
against the Laddonia Herald and the
Huntsville Herald. The editors of
both Of these papers are honorable,
substantial citizens and would not
knowingly libel anyone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

THE Wabash railroad company, the
LEDGER is informed, is arranging to
double track their line from Mexico
to Keytesville. This will enable the
Wabash to handle a great deal more
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

Drs. White and Edwards treat all
diseases of the eye, ear, nose and
throat and a. be found at their
Offices over Morris & Abbay store east
side square, from s a. m. until 5. p. ID.
Glasses fitted. d-W-tf
A. @. WHITE, N. o.
BRIcE EDWARDS, NJ. ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

THERE have been several complaints
in reference to young ladies and gentle
men using business phones for love-
making There is some talk of having
signs displayed In one OIL two business
Offices worded as follows: "Do your
loye-making at home, this is a bust
ness iphone."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

IT is much cheaper and much more
agreeable to subscribe for your local
paper than 1t is to spend a portion Of
every day In borrowing your neigh
boris or In walking a half mile
through the snow or rain to a barber
shop or store TO read the news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

REFERRING TO the many libel suits
being brought against the country
paper In Missouri, the Columbia
Herald etitorially says: Now the
Huntsville Herald has one of its own.
We are sorry. Until the Missouri
libel law is amended and the lynching
of newspapers abated these libel suits
may be expected even by such es-
Unable journals as the Huntsville
Herald and By such clever gentlemen
as W. T. Damerop,n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

1T seems to be the opinion OF all in
terested that the game law In Missouri
should be changed in some particulars.
The LEDGER has but one contention
In the matter, and that is, that the
birds be nrntected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

GEORGE CLARK one OF the R. f. D.
carriers out Of Mexico, is very high in
his praise Of the split log drag. Mr..
Clark says substantial improvements
are noticed where ever the roads are
regularly looked after 10 this way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

DR.. w. +. Traughber, osteopathic
physician, will be found in bis ONCE,
east Of the p. o., every day except
Monday and Friday afternoons.
Treats acute and chronic cases. Calls
answered day or night Once hours
g. M. to S .. N. Phone 35S. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
petty.Huntsr.

Miss Carrie Hunter, daughter OF DR..
Hunter, and Guy Petty, bvth OF this
city, vent to Moberly, Monday morn.
ing, and were married there In the
afternoon. The wedding is surprise
to their host Of friends.
The LEDGER extends congratula-
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

THE salaries OF senators and mem.
bers OF the legislature Of Missouri
should be advanced. The pay they re-
ceive now hardly meets the actual
expenses Of living at the capitol.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

An unusual family is that Of R. s.
Rust, who lives 10 Columbia. There
are eight in the family, and seven Of
them are in school. Father, wife and
two sons are in the University, and
others members are in Christian and
Stephens College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

This is the best time OF the year
TO advertise shoes. There should be
no dull season in the shoe business
during this kind OF weather.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
Union PRAYER Meetings.

Union prayer meetings will be held
In Mexico next week as follows:
The Methodist church, Jan. 10, 7 30
p. m. A. w. Kokendoffer, Leader.
Subject. 1.-THE Christian Ministry.
The Presbyterian church, Jan. IL,
1880 p. M @. NJ. Aker, Leader. Subject.
Missions Home and Foreign"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

MERCHANTS In different towns are
advertising more during January than
they did during December and are
getting splendid results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

JAMES TINsLEY is a firm believer in
Mexico and Mexico real estate, and
will shortly arrange to either buy or
erect q handsome business building 10
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

EVERY property owner in Mexico is
interested in assisting the city council
in putting down good walks all over
the citv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
T No. 1874.
? PAID.
MEXICO, MISSOURI.

QUITE number Of Fulton mer-
chants are advertising special sales
during January and are getting good
results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

notlce Is hereby given that final settlement,
~ .ne sstate or Matilda s. Barker deceased, viii
~ naue ~ the February term OF the Probate
SouLt q Audrain county. Missouri, TO be held
~ sieAcoi Missouri, on the second Monday Ia
8. p. EMNONS,
W Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks r
Notice Of Finsl Settlement.

Notice ishereby given that nnal settlement Of
me estate or T.B. Hit, deceased, wifi
~ maoe ~ the February term Of the Probate
Sonrt OF Audrain county, Missouri, to be held ia
February, 1907. ."
W. Y. HIT,
"a Executor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

WANTED: Lady to advertise our
goods locally. Several weeks home
work. Salary sl2. 90 per week, sl.OO a
day for expenses. Sanders %. Dept.
46-S Jackson Boulevard. Chicago.
Ill. 4o-st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
THE AMERICAN MAGAz1p,
HAS CHANGED Ri
For 80 Years it Was Leslie, /,
ular Monthly.

Ida NJ. Tarbell, who wrote i.
and the famous "Story or \
feller''; William Allen Whit i
well-knewn Kansas editor.
Dunno, creator Of sMr. Doolev,.
stannard Baker, author Of Gran
on Trial." and Lincoln steSss
THE Shame Of the Cities" fam
under tho leadership Of .JoS,
Phillips, now editing THE AnSn
MAGAZINE.
Never before has such a bruI
groupe been gathered topethS l
they are not only contdm4
themselves, but are filling tbs y
zine with thu very best move.
short stories and great timely M
by other famous writers and be,'
pictures by great artists.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
The regular price for the /,
numbers OF THE AMERICAN MAall
is 81 2O-llttle enough as 1t is, M
a limited time you can get tia
ember and December, 1906, nun
With a full years subscripts
1907, for a dollar, or.
IA NUMBERS FOR ONLY slU
Think Of It'll Think OF the N
Of reading you get for Loo. MI
the quantity--at least two
novels, e8 short stories 2S poeJ
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now ABOUT YOUR WINTER RED
Cut this offer out, write your
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

How could any man expect to help
make Mexico a city who does not even
take a local paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

For hurry.up Jobs in electrical and
general repairing phone J. NJ. Howe.
number IS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

Itch cured in 30 minutes by woolford's SAM
tary Lotion. Never fails Sold By J. F. LEV
ellyn, Druggist. s0sst
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

Souee Is nersby given that fnal settlement of
ne ny estate q Jaala r. Abbay deceased, viii b.
maze az the February term OF me Probate
SVustot Audraln co nnty, Missouri, TO Be heid
a. Mehloo, missouri, on the second Monday
J. A. AB3AY,
"A r. X, MENIFEE'
Exaeutora
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
Special

Special
No. large size lantern, sold by
Sears, Roebuck s. Co for SOC and
remember they need your money
for home missions to pay Audrain
County taxes and make our good
roads, I'VE don't think" Well,
we have 40 Of these No. 2. Lam
terms that we will offer at rs cents
and you don't pay Chicago freight
either.
porcelain Meat Dish, on
10 at Galvanized Iron Water
6 White Metal Tea Spoons.
81 White Slop Jar, bail and cover,
.............. u
Boys and Mems Sweaters, all
cOlOrS. and w
Large Fish Globes. .........75 and 99t
Heavy Fleece Union
Suits, 4 to IL years .......,.... 2!
f. N. RAGSDALE,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
Special.

About 10 doc. OF that heavyFleece
Underwear left; remember this
Is q regular soc seller; Shirts
and Drawers for Men, as long
as they last, each. ...........
Why will you pay the Larkin
Soap Co. l0c packages Tor wash
ing powder when you can get
Swifts washing powder, a pack
age about same size OF us at,
Q doz 4 string 25c Brooms, now on
sale, each........... ....,....
100 pr. Mems SOC Lined Gloves
and Mittens, on sale 10 window
u prs Mems Wool Sox on sale In
window.
10 Mems Corduroy Goats and
Vests, worth $3.50 regular, Just
to clean them out, special. ....S
Hurd's Razor Blade Axes, sold by
many stores at 81. Is, our price.
Fl. j. Browns Double Bit Axe,
worth 81, our price............
l0-in. fiat Saw File...... .......
Handled Tea Strainers and Hand
Scrub Brushes.
Handled Sad Irons, Aluminium
Finish. ........ .............
8 gal. Tin Lard Can.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10

Our Beautiful.
Souvenir Calendars
Has been delayed in dis
tribution, owing to the mail
ing envelopes not arriving.
If you have not received
yours drop us a postal OF
phone US and we will be
pleased to send you one by
return mail.
Yours Very Truly.
WORRELL,
THE JEWELER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-10
00C.Store's
BgRGgIU NEWS.

90 prs Women's Kid Shoes, Pat.
ent tip lace worth sl.50 pr. just
for this sale, pr................
10 prs Children's Shoes pat. tip
lace, worth SOC, fo this sale pr.
Warren Thomas Box Calf Shoe
for men, plain and cap toe,
worth to-day $3.50 pr, n)w on
sale
Mems Gum Boots pr. ~ Is and So
Mems 81 % Buckle Over Shoe on
safe
10 doz. Mems Flanelette Shirts,
regular price SOC, now on sale.
70 prs Drab oyeralls as long as
they last pr ...................
Special.
4sdoz. Circular Sawls and large
square Fascinators, worth up
TO 81, on sale In window, choice.
Mems Armor Wool Pant, hair
line pattern, sold In many stores
at 81 pr, BOW on sale pr ........Sl
1000 Glass Table Tumbler each.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-11

A pickup of mills samples is regarded as mer-
chandising victory for the successful house. much
as the purchase is made decidedly below regular mill
customers will be given the saving we made.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
MONTANA ITEMS.

Burt Kincher, a cowboy sutton for
the hand of the 14-year-old daughter
of B. +. Moulton. one of the best
known stocRmen in central Montana,
was instantly killed Sunday morning
during a duel with Moulton at the
latter's ranch, where Kincher had
come determined, he said, to get the
girl or shoot it out with the old man.
Four men held up the Radeleich sa-
loon at Butte recently. After stealing
$40 they each took drink and left the
paw for the whisky on the bar.
Railway Commissioner A. H. Nor
ley states that If the Spokane jobbers
win their case against the railroads
cow before the interstate commerce
the same issue raised by
the business men of Spokane will be
reached by the Montana railway com
mission on behalf Of Butte.
Should the report that slot machine
are beng operated in Butte prove
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
OREGON SQUlR9.

Spinal meningitis has become more
to be feared at Portland than at any
time during the winter.
The Athena public school will close
April &c for want of attendance. The
case is peculiar in some respects. The
higher grades have diminished gradual
ly until only six pupils remain.
Work has been stopped on the
Elgin-Joseph extension of the Harri-
man system, in obedience, it is said, to
orders from New York, due to the
Hartman policy of retrenchment.
Articles Of incorporation Of the
Grande Ronde Valley Fruit company
have been filed with the county clerk
at lie Grande. The capital stock of
the company is 100000. The COM
pany owns $50 acres of fruit land, sit
uated on the side hill five miles north
of La Grande.
A report from Portland states that
it is almost an open secret that Spo-
kane and the Inland Empire has won
the rate fight before the commission.
After being pinioned in the cab of
his engine and under the waters OF the
Umatilla river for week, the body
of George McPhartridge, the fireman
on the ill fated train which was wreck
ed near Cayuse, Ore, the morning of
April 10, has been recovered.
Isaac Finland, the miner who was
hit in the head at the Indian mine re-
Gently by the blacksmith, Nat Hall,
died in the hospital at Baker City
The crime was committed in Union
county. No inquest was held. Hall
is out on $1,000 bail. Union county
will prosecute.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27

\ is OVER
GOLDFIELD MINERS ARE
NOW AGREED
WORKERS OF WORLD
SAID TO HAVE GOTTEN
...... THE SHORT END. .......

Goldfields Nev.--An agreement has
been signed by the executive commit
tee of the mine owners and the of.
ficers Of the miners union, No. 200
Goldfield district, which terminates the
great lockout and labor struggle of the
past seven weeks. ... .. .. ... "a
The final act of the peace negotia.
ltjOns occurred when joint announce
ment was signed declaring that the
mines would resume operations Mon
day at 3 D. m, and calling upon all
miners to go to work. The terms Of
the settlement are as follows:
First, the wage scale in effect in
the district March l, 1907, shall re
main in force, and eight hours shall
constitute a days work for all mer
under the jurisdiction of the miners
union.
Second, the miners union shall have
jurisdiction over all men regularly EN-
plOyed in and around the mines, mills
and shelters, including timbermen
| timber trainers, engineers, black
smiths, and machinists, and excepting
superintendent and managers.
Third, no strike or boycott shall b.
officially declared by the miners I'm
ion unless by q twO-thirds vote of tn,
organization in favor thereof, and n,
| lockout shall be enforced by the min,
owners and operators unless by Xix,
vote.
| Fourth, no town labor controvers.
shall interfere with the operation 0
the mines or the employment of tn,
miners.
Fifth, these terms shall remain il
force for a period of two years from
date.
The outcome of the controversy is
| distinct victors of the mine owners
for every one Of the demands made o
the miners, both as members of tn
miners union and the Industrial
Workers of the World, are agreed tC
The miners have separated then
selves from the Industrial Workers Q
the World and will let no town labo
trouble interfere with the working c
the mines.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27

tue, there is trouble in store for
some one and perhaps several, as the
anti-gambling law passed at the re-
cent session of the legislature pro
vides for the removal of all civil Of
ncials in whose bailiwick operations
are carried on. as we'll as the imposi-
ton OF heavy fines.
A new society of cattlemen will be
formed in Montana by seceders from
the Montana Stock Growers associa-
ton, who claim unfairness in the re-
cent convention at Miles City.
The statement has been made in
Missoula by one we'll versed with
Northern Pacific affairs that the North
ern Pacific will dig a three-mile tun-
mel through the Helena hill.
The interstate debate held In Mis-
soula Friday night between teams rep
resenting the Washington State col.
lege and the University of Montana
was won by the Washington team after
ere OF The most spirited contests of its
KIND ever heard in this city. Force
iul and convincing arguments were
made by both sides. There were three
judges, one Of whom decided in favor
.Cf Montana. The subject of the de-
bate was Resolved, That cities in the
United States of $4,000 inhabitants and
over should own and operate their own
street railways" Washington took
the affirmative and Montana the neg
alive
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27

1t Is recorded of the Earl of Mans
field that he once dismissed servant,
but wrote for him a character" as
follows: 1.-THE bearer, John -, has
served me for three years in the ca.
pacity Of coachman. lie is an able drlv-
er and a very sober man. | discharged
him because he cheated me-" A day
or two later the man returned to thank
his old master for the help he had af.
forded him In getting a new berth.
How had the testimonial helped him
The man explained that his new mas
ter had observed that ability to drive
and sobrlety were the qualities he re-
CURED In a coachman. AS for the cheat
Ing, his employer had said: I'm a
Yorkshire man, and I'll be hanged II
you cheat me-"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
CAN BAR UNIFORM.
Rhode Island Court Says 1t Is Mo Bet
ter than Any Other Clothing.

Providence, r. L-Chief Woman
Fred j. Buenzle, who was barred from
a dance hall in Newport because, as
he claimed, he was wearing the uni
form OF the navy, can recover at law
only the price Of his admission ticket,
according to decision handed down
by William H. Sweetland, chief presid-
ing officer of the Rhode Island super
Tor court.
The decision says the legal rights OF
a man wearing the United States uni
form are not different from those OF
any we'll behaved person who possesses
ticket of admission to any place OF
amusement.
Judge Sweetland rules that Buen-
zle, excluded because he was wearing
naval uniform, is in no different po-
sition legally from one who IS exelGde
ed because he is not in evening dress
or for any other reason, though 1t may
have been but the within OF the de-
fendant.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
IDAHO NEWS

AT the special school election held
In Rathdrum the proposition of issn.
ing $4,000 bonds for a new brick
schoolhouse carried.
Twenty thousand acres Of timber
land in the vicinity of Spirit lake has
heen bought by the Panhandle Lumber
company, of which F. A. Blackwell Is
president and G. p. I.indslev manager
from the Rogers Lumber company for
Sf5o,00O. The tract is contiguous and
lines on the west shore of the lake
Inc line of the Washington & Idaho
railroad, which Mr. Blackwell is build.
ing will run through the tract.
The government has flied suit in the
circuit court at Boise to set aside 215
patents, involving 10000 acres of tim.
Ter in Boise county, against the Bar
Der Lumber company. The property
is worth over million dollars. Fraud
Is alleged in securing the title to the
lands.
Occur d'Alene City has ceased to be
village and is now a city of the
second class.
The secretary of the treasury has
purchased a site for the new public
building at Lewiston. The property
was owned by R. Schleicher and is 10
Gated at the southwest corner of
Twelfth and f streets. Price $4,000.
Verna Smith, young man of 90,
was drowned at the Dnsmore saw.
mill, near Moscow, recently. He was
engaged in the drive on the pond at
the mill and slipped between the logs
and drowned before help reached him.
His parents reside at Independence,
Ore.
The state land sale for Latah county
Saturday was largely attended. About
60 tracts were sold. The price ranged
from $40 to $26 per acre. The Pot
latch and the Monarch Lumber com
panies were the heaviest purchasers.
The sale Melted the county about
$4,000.
Frank s.. Dietrich, recently appointed
to succeed James II. Beatty, Judge of
the circuit court of the district of
Idaho, took the oath of Office Satur-
day and entered upon the discharge of
his duties.
June II is the date which has been
selected for the big open air initiation
Of the Woodmen of the World to be
held on one Of the mountains near
Wardner.
1t is reported that the Northern Pa
ciic railroad is planning a local train
between Spokane and MissouIa, to
make a daylight run between those
points.
The Wallace Times has been incor
porated for 100000
The supreme court has appointed
w Hart as clerk.
A cold snap visited Boise Saturday
and caused some minor damage to the
fruit. The record at Boise was 80.
Both sides are ready for the open
ing of the trial of Haywood, Western
Federation of Miners official.
T. Gwynn Fuller rancher living near
Emmett, became insane Friday and
burned down his own building He
was placed in Jail.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
GROOM 1o1-BRIDE 100.

st. Louis-On August 90, next, John
b. Bundren, who on April / was 101
years of age, will be united in mar
riage to Miss Rose MCGUIRE who is
almost 100 years of age. The we'd
ding viii take place on Mr.. Bundren S
estates, near Tatesville. Tenn.
The announcement reveals a TO
nance. Bundren and Miss Mcclure
we're sWeethearts in Tennessee in their
youth. Her parents, of English
descent, WCulG not consent to the mar
ri&ga, and finally returned to England,
taking their daughter along. Bundren
went to California and acquired con
siderable wealth. He never married,
From California he returned 70 Tennes-
see and bought his birthplace, near
Tatesvile. He decided to hold a re-
union Of old friends on his estate this
year and sent out numerous invita-
tons. Not long ago he received a let
tel from Miss Mcclure, who is still
unmarried. Correspondence followed
and he renewed his offer of marriage
and was accepted. The date Of the
wedding and the reunion Of friends
has been set for August 26, on the
brides birthday anniversary, when she
will be 100 years old.
Bundren has long white hair and
flowing white beard. He does not
smoke or drink liquor and apparently
is hale and hearty. In June he will
go to Preston, Worcestershire, Eng
land, to escort his intended bride to
his Tennessee estate for the we'd
ding.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
Bankers Jailed.

Chicago-The jury in the Bank of
America conspiracy case returned a
verdict finding Judge Abner Smith, the
president, guilty, and fixed his SEN
tence at two years in the state prison
and $1,000 fine; Gustav f. Sorrow, vice
president. was given the same SEN
tence; Jerome " Pierce, cashier, was
fined $500, without Imprisonment, and
f. e. Creelman, director, was found
not guilty.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27

his legs Off in the morning" Bob man
aged to secure a revolver, and when
the assistant appeared the next day the
mldshipman at first protested against
amputation, but In vain. Then he pull
ed his revolver from under the pillow
land told the doctor that it had six car.
tridges and that If anybody entered the
place with case of instruments six
men would be killed before the opera,
ton began. The legs were saved
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27
HOW EVANS SAVED HIS LEGS.

Admiral Robley d. Evans was q
midshipman in the civil war and wai
badly shot up at the attack on Fort
Fisher He was taken to the hospital
In Norfolk, where he overheard a sur
geon say to his assistant: Take both
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-04-27

work In person or by substitute on the
town streets.
Lybecker's ferry at Wawawai went
out recently, and Mr. Lybecker mar.
rowly escaped drowning. The boat
and cable were saved. a -
Cars for wheat shipments are being
furnished more literally by the rail.
roads traversing the Palouse country
and heavy shipments of grain are be-
ing made to the Coast