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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

city only immagine they have been
benefited is too far-fetched to be
seriously considered
Zone physician says the people
have a disease called "Cooper-mania, /"
This may be clever, but 1t certainly is
not true"
~ have sold these preparations on
trial ever since Mr.. Cooper made my
store his headquarters; Any one can
receive whatever they pay for the
preparations instantly II they are not
satisfied. II the people are infatuated
with Mr.. Cooper, as is claimed, and
therefore buy his medicines, why
don't they come and ask for their
money after they have taken themg
out 0f the thousands OF bottles we
have sold, almost none have been re-
turned"
Gas a matter Of fact, St, Louis is no
exception in the immense demand for
these preparations, Before Mr.. Cooper
came to this citS | receive letters
from leading druggist throughout the
Feast telling me that wherever he
goes his preparations are sold almost
to the exclusion of ill Others"
Every city in this country where
these medicines have been INTRODUCED
has bad the same experience as st.
Louis. This ought to be proof-posi-
tive that the people know what they
are talking about"
In the light OF this statementit will
be interesting to see how these prepa-
rations will be received 10 Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Five Applicants For Postmaster.

1t isn't necessary to get a search
light and a posse to find a postmaster
at Laddonia Since the resignation OF
Postmaster Frank S. Friar five appli.
can't have come to the front with
petitions.
The friends OF the respective cant
dates are leuding vigorous aid and the
contest is the most exciting in the
history Of the town. Among the ap-
plicants, is P. P. Hunmell, formerly
Of this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
QUIET HOME WEDDING.
George L. Clanton and Miss Lena
May Carter United in Marriage
Wednesday Morning At
Home at Hotel Hoxsey.

George L. Clanton and Miss Lena
May Carter, both of this city we're
united In marriage at the home OF the
brides mother, in south Mexico at 10
O'Clock Wednesday morning, Rev. G
NJ. Aker of the Methodist church
officiating. Only the relatives and
intimate friends of the contracting
parties witnessed the ceremony, i'm
mediately after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Clanton left on the IL O'Clock Wabash
for a wedding trip to st. Louis and
and points east. They will be home,
on their return, at Hotel Hoxsey.
MI. Clanton is one Of the most
popular travelling men in Missouri,
having been for a number Of years
connected with the Vaughn Mourning
Shoe Co OF Jefferson City. he is an
Audrain county boy, born and raised
near this city and is a man Of ex.
emplary habits. His bride is the
daughter Of the late William r Car
ter and is one OF Mexioo's most charm
ing young women; accomplished and
popular 10 social circles. The Ledger
joins their many friends In extending
congratulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The Grand Jury Agrees With the
Ledger Regarding Management
Of the Poor Farm--The Tax
Payers all Phrases With
the Suggestions.

To the Honorable County Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri. Gentle
men,
We, the Grand Jury, empaneled
January 2lst, 1907, and instructed to
look into and examine the condition
Of the County Buildings and property
thereto belonging, most respectfully
report to your Honorable body that
the Grand Jury as a whole visited the
County Farm and County Poor House
and examined closely into the condi.
tions therein and thereon and make
the following suggestions, to-wit;-
We suggest to the County Court
that they sell 100, or more, acres Of
the land OF the County Poor Farm
and use such part Of proceeds OF said
sale as may be necessary In construct
ing a plain, substantial brick build
ing, to be used as a Poor House and
lnirmary, provided with dining rooms,
tables and table ware suitable for the
use OF the inmates; We also suggest
that said building be heated by a.
furnace and provided with anple bath
room Accommodations, and that the
inmates be required TO use the same
We suggest the Superintendent being
paid a living salary per month SO that
he may devote his entire time in car
Ing for the poor and experimenting
the institution; We suggest that the
County Court buy from the lowest
bidder at stated times all provisions
used In said institution, which may
be needed we and above what vege-
tables are raised on the farm, and a
good cellar be provided to keep vege-
tables and fruits for winter use; We
also suggest that suitable cells or
rooms be prepared for the temporary
confinement Of those who at times may
be partially ~deranged; We also suggest
suitahla anartments for females in.
mates; we suggest a strictly first class
plain county poor house, or infrmary,
than a farm the income from
which has never been renumerative;
We suggest a superintendent of the
poor and not a superintendent of a
farm.
W. II. BLYTHE, Clerk.
]. Fl. MINOR, Foreman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Eating Sand For Dyspepsia.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan 25 "A
number of people In this place who
are suffering with stomach trouble
have taken to 1.-THE saEd cure" and
are taking 1t every day.
The sand comes from Mississippi
and is packed in bags containing Q
couple OF quarts. 1t is taken In doses
OF a spoonful and as often as the
patient has an attacks Of the trou.
BILE.
: "When any animal has an attack Of
stomach trouble argues q patient,
at goes at once to the ground for
some clay or sand for a cure, and why
should not q man."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Canals.

Few people realize the Importance
OF the ~canalIin the affairs Of the world.
Canals are older than history. Baby
lonia constructed a great canal nearly
1000 years B G. and made it navigable
for ships about 600 years.
Once powerful Egypt connected the
Mediterranean and red sea over 1900
| years before Christ.
China built canals 5000 years ago.
The Netherlands commonwealth con-
~struction Of canals In the twelfth cen.
fury and has more canal per square
mile than any other country. Auster-
dam the great commercial center
was made possible by q ship canal to
the North Sea. The Canal vas COM
menced In 1919 and completed in five
years. II is so miles long, % feet deep
and average width Of 1872 feet.
The Suez Canal was commenced in
1859 and finished In ten years. 1t is
l25 miles long, $50 feet wide and %
feet deep. 1t 1t the great highway
between Europe, Asia, and the East
Indies. France owes much to her exc
client system Of canals and Russia
has hundred of miles of canals. The
great Caledonian canal of Scotland is
Of much Importance to Great Britain.
The Erie canal connects the waters
OF the great lakes with the Atlantic
ocean and is Of incalcnlable Importance
In carrying on the trade Of the North
and East portion Of the United States.
To this canal Is due the supremacy
Of New York City into which is pour
ed the enormous trade Of the great
lakes. This is the secret OF the East
ern opposition to the Chicago st
Louis canal as this would mean a d.
version Of the great Southern trade
down the Mississippi instead o~fthrough
New York. Also it would NEAR the
o IS OF trade with the Orient the
Panama canal is completed.
The Erie canal is 1858 miles ong,
average width So feet and I feet deep.
1t has 70 locks ITO feet long Is feet
wide and at Buffalo is sos feet
above the Hudson river. 1t was be-
gun In 1917 and finished Ia eight years
at a cost Of $780, 900 furnished by
New York state which owns it.
Canals like good roads are an evid-
ence OF civilization. Wonderful old
Egypt, cradle Of civilization, glorious
intellectual Greece and powerful Rome
owe their immortal fame TO their fac.
ilities for travel.
1t is the lhistory OF the world, the
nation controlling the highways predo.
inmates. AS a matter OF self.preser.
walton this alone justifes the building|
OF the Panama canal.
We have undertaken 1t and by the,
great American spirit we will wish it
regardless OF the-to some-appalling
magnitude Of the undertaking.
l am a Democrat but believe we
should as one united nation, up hold
the hands Of President Roosevelt and
those In charge Of this giant feat OF
the ages. 1t should not be made a
political issue, and our President-Re-
publican though be. isis to be COM
nended for this far keeping 1t out of
politics, as far as he is concerned.
w. W. MCKINNEY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31


We publish this week the report OF
The grand jury in reference to the
poor farm. This report is in the way
Of a suggestion to the County Court
along the lines favored by the LED.
GER for some time. A substantial
brick building should be provided
with plenty of room for sleeping the
inmates. Bath rooms should be pro.
vided and the building heated with
steam o. hot water, The superinten.
dent should be paid a good salary, and
the poor Of the county should not be
let out to the lowest bidder. We
feel confident that the County Court
will follow the suggestion made by
the grand jury. This will meet with
the cordial and hearty approval Of
the taxpayers Of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

Starr 8 Anlck Of this county mar
keted lbs head Starr" Mexican yearl-
ings that weighed 10 lbs and sold at
$3.50 In st. Louis Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
ATTEMPT TO WRECK N n
Alton Secret Service Men on Look
Out For Men-0ccurred on this
Division Freight Engine
Spells Plans.

oAAA
The Atoms officials and the secret
service men are greatly worked upover
what Is believed to have been an at
tempt to wreck the Hummer one
night during the last week. The
affair occurred on the western division
1t is said, and near the point where
the other famous robberies OF Alton
trains took place. Second No SO, was
running twenty-five minutes ahead Of
Hummer, and fell into the trap In
stead Of the passenger train. While
running at full speed down Gillian
Hill the big 400 engine en the freight
train suddenly struck two railroad
ties fastened to the rails, but owing
TO the speed Of the train threw them
from the track ard proceeded unin-
jured, save for q broken pilot. The
enginemen saw two men near the road
way, but they disappeared 10 the
darkness. 1t is fully believed that II
was intended to wreck the Hummer,
and secret officers Of the road have
been put to work on the case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Small ~Conflagration.

The lire company was called out
Saturday morning about II O'Clock to
extinguish a small blaze in the resi-.
dence OF William Cook In the south.
west part OF Mexico. The fire was Of
little consequence and owing to the
extreme distance from the fire house
and the rough condition Of the roads,
neighooTs had put out the flames by
the time the company appeared on the
scene.
The fire originated in the library Of
the Cook home and is supposed to
have been caused froma defective fIue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

Ellis Weatherford is almost the young
est horseman that has sprung into the
arena lately. On last Saturday he sold
bis black saddle mare to Lee Bros OF
Mexico at 800. -Auxvasse Review,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Mrs, John D. vineil Dead.

Mrs. Vincil, widow Of Rev. John d
Vincil, died In st. Louis Sunday
January q, from the result Of the
operation amputating her left limb
During the holiday eason Mrs
Vincil was in a. crowded street cal
when someone stepped on her foot
bruising it badly, gangrene followed,
which necessitated amputation.
The funeral took place Monday at
Columbia, Mrs. Vincil's former home,
She was about 60 years OF age. Rev.
John D.. Vincil died about q year ago.
He was one Of the most procurement
Masons In the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
COSTLY ACCIDENT
Draw Bar in Mail Car on Wabash No
o. Pnlled Out Of st. Charles Delay
ing the Mail Eight Hours.


A very expensive accident happened
on the Wabash Saturday afternoon.
The draw bar which attaches the mail
car on Wabash Fast Mail No 0 to the
engine, pulled out at st. Charles Sat
urrday afternoon delaying the mail
into Kansas City eight hours.
An hour was spent in trying to
mend the break, but the car had to be
set out and was picked up by train
No. 5 which arrives here at 10 O'Clock.
From here 1t Twas taken to Kansas
City on No. I.
The Wabash Fast Mail carriers the
mail from the east to the west and
when it is late into Kansas City the
Wabash is compelled to pay a fine.
The accident Of yesterday afternoon
will cost the Company a snug sum-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

The Chicago s. Alton Railroad Com.
pany is arranging to put some sub.
stantial work on the Branch, just as
soon rs the weather will permit. The
line from Mexico to Jefferson City
should be ballasted and put in first
class condition. The traffic over this
part of the road is growing rapidly,
and while the service is firstclast the
track is not in such condition as il
should be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Civil Service Examination.

An examination for the position Of
clerk male and femalel and carrier
tmale) will be held at the post-ofice In
this city on Feb. Is. OF.
For application blanks, and for full
information relative to the examina-
tion, qualifications, duties, salaries
vacations, promotions, etc., address
Board of Civil Services Elk
aminers. POST fice, City. dtf-w2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Circuit Court Notes.

Sam Richie, ~tcolore5l charged with
gambling, plead not guilty before the
court Tuesday and his trial set for
Feb. 5th. the court appointed E. A.
Shannon and D. Il. Robertson, as at
torneys. This will be Mr.. Robertson's
debut In the circui I court, as he was
only admitted to the bar recently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

Mrs. T. ]. Sims and Mrs. L. COwens,
received from the Modern woodmen
OF America amount due them on &C.
count OF protection carried by their
deceased husbands, the former sl, 600.
90 and the latter $1,000 90.
This Is certainly very prompt pay.
ment which is characteristic Of the
Modern Woodmen, one Of the best II
not the best ~fraternal society In exis.
tence today. The total membership
is over 800, 900 with 60, 200 Of this mum.
Der in Missouri and 273 in the local
camp In Mexico.
See to 1t that your family is pro
tected and cast your lot with the NJ
W. A. dit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
poRAwsKI PLEADS NOT GUtLTY
-DONNELLY GETS 8 YEARS.
Talcott is Convicted for Disturbing
the Peace and I'd Summers Suffers
Fine for Same oifense-Dockett
for Tuesday.

william Porawski plead not guilty
Monday ito the Indictment brought
against him by the grand jury charg-
ing the sale OF liquor on Sunday.
Judge Barnett set the trial for Feb.
ruary 9th.
Adolphus Donnelly, colored, was
given three years in the stir for
having shot at city marshal Kemp,
September 18th. Marshal Kemp was
attempting to arrest the negro when
the shooting occurred.
Ed Summers paid a fine and costs
amounting to s75 for having trouble
last August with VIM. Vedder. Both
reside az Worcester.
Ed Talcott, telegraph operator at
Benton City paid c-sts and a fine
amounting to 900. BE was charged
with disturbing peace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

THE question as 10 whether the
candidates for the council are fol
high license or not is being discussed
by voters generally. There is nc
trouble about finding out about this
matter Of the voters will ask the can.
didates how they stand on this Ques-
ton. The license has beeh raised to
5000 per year, and the sentiment OF
the people of Mexico is that IL should
he kent there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Mrs. Caroline KoldahoR Dead

Died at her residence in South Mex.
leo, at $3.50 Monday Morning Jan. %,
Mrs. Caroline Koldehoff, the ad-
vanced age Of IL years. Mrs Kolde-
hoff, has been sick about eight weeks.
She has been a resident OF Audrain
for about 10 years. She was a mem
Der Of the Romen Catholic Church
and her funeral was preached at
the Church by Rev. Father Dillon
Wednesday Morning at 10 O'Clock,
burial at theI Catholic Cemetery. She
leaves three sons, Henry, Of Mexico,
Herman of ST. Louis and John Of New
Bagoman, Wisconsin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
To. Be Married at BellilOwer

Miss Ethel Owings, stenographel
for Geo. Robertson, left today for
Bellflower to attend the wedding OF
her brother, Wm. Owing, who is TO be
married to Miss Gertrude Rohrer at
that place at high noon Wednesday.
A reception will be rendered at the
owings home in Montgomery City
Thursday evening.
Mr.. Owings is manager Of the La
Crosse ! Lumber yards at Bellflower
and a prominent business men while
the bride is NJ Of Bellfiower's most
estimable young ladies.
They have the best wishes Of their
many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

JoUETT SHoUsE, formerly Of the
Mexico LEDGER, has been elected
secretary Of the Bluegrass Fair AS.
ISOLATION, located at Lexington, KY,
at a salary Of 81, 500 per year. Jouett
has been connected with this associa.
tion for several years, and is well e.
quipped for this most important posi-
tion. Mr.. Shouse is also editor OF the
Kentucky Farmer & Breeder, one Of
the most popular farm papers publish
al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

COLUMBIA, Mo, had a public meet
ing Monday night, protesting against
the sale Of intoxicating liquors to the
students of the University. Addresses
along this line were delivered by DR.
V. Il. Roberts, Of the law faculty;
Hon. E. w. Stephens, Judge John
Stewart, DR.. Woodson Moss and Frank
Harris, prosecuting attorney Of Boone
county,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
What win Fultonites Saw

The highest bridge in the world will
be the trolley-bridge now under SON
~structi0n across the famous Royal
Gorge, In Colorado, which will be
1921 feet, half a mile, above the river
below. -Auxvasse Review.
Look out, Col. Hook, you know the
opinion entertained by the Fulton
people concerning the Auxvasse tres.
tie. 1t doesn't go well with those
residing 10 that bailiwick to shatter
one Of their fondest illusions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Mrs. Koldehofra Funeral

The funeral OF Mrs. Koldehoff was
held Wednesday morning at Q
O'Clock from the Roman Catholic
Church, The Pail bearers were Jas.
Finn, Jerry Dermody,E Cunningham,
P, shire, Chas. Powell and f. f.
RIDDEN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

the condition Of the old cemetery 10
Gated within the city limits OF the city
Of Mexico, and do suggest that said
cemetery be well and thoroughly
cleaned of all weeds, brush, under
growth, and low limbs Of trees and
have the same burned, and a neat,
substantial fence be put around same
with a small gate for entrance, as the
delapidated and unkept condition Of
aid cemetery is a menace to our city
and county and not in keeping with
the respect, We should hold for the
memory Of many Of our old citizens,
whose remains lie buried there"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

BYa vote Of five TO three the saloon
license in Mexico On Monday night
was raised from $1,000 to 5000 per
year. 1t is not known yet whether
Mexico will have any more saloons or
not. One thing is sure the revenue
Of the city viii be largely increased
and Mexico al now have electric
lights and other necessary improve
mentg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Thomas Jeferson's Cam mandms,

Thomas Jefferson's Com mandments
l Never put off till tomorrow what
you a pay.
2 Never trouble another for what
you can do yourself.
3 Never spend your money before
you have IL.
4 Never buy what you do not want
because it is cheap; 1t will be dear to
you.
8 Pride costs us more than hunger,
thirst, and cold.
6 We never repent OF having eaten
too little.
I Nothing is troublesome that we
do willingly.
8 How much pain the evils that
never happened have cost us.
0 Take things always by the smooth
handle.
10 When angry count ten before
you speak; II very angry, a hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
Where Lions Are Pl

Lions OF East Africa ~
greatly interested 10 ~
lions. The Uganda ~
thirty-nine small static
miles beween the Indi'l
Victoria Nyanza, and ID
the animals have freq0
these lonely places espe
which has only a stav
with a water tank and.
One lion passed sever
nights at the Simba sl''
about, scratching At TOE
and sleeping on the pla1l~i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

AT the meeting Of the City Coun-
Gil Monday night Rev. A. W. Koken-
doffer, pastor Of the Christian Church,
and DR.. A. A. Wallace, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church, made con.
sentative, but effective speeches in
favor Of raising the saloon license in
Mexico to $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

10 sec the girls, boys and men 20.
ing to their work at the shoe factory
IN the morning and coming away in
o evening, reminds US Of the SAYING:
Mexico looks more like New York
City every day." There is quite a
bunch now at work at the factory and
mighty host to follow. Poor old
mooerly and poor old Fulton. Dill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

DR.. W. f. Traughber, Osteopathic
physician, will be found In his ofice,
east Of the P. o, every day except
Monday and Friday afternoons.
Treats acute and chronic cases. Calls
answered day or night. Once hours
am. TO s p. m. Phone SIS. "a WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

Nor only the business men, but
every citizens Of Mexico is interested
in the success Of the business mems
association. Join this association and
pay your dues promptly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31

AFTER the completion Of the re-
pains on the court house the County
Court will arrange to make sub
stantial Improvements on the poor
farm and will likely erect a new jail.
The County Court is in favor Of keep
ing the county property in good
chapo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-01-31
STOCK AND FARM NOTES.

Native sheep at $40.
Hog market 5(9l0c off.
Western lambs at SIPS.
Yearling sheep at $685..
Western wethers at s.. 25.
Top hogs, $685.; pigs, s6.82i.
Light supply Of sheep sold steady.
j. Stephens, Of this county, sold II
steers of l349 lbs average at SOTO. He
also had Is steers Weighing lib lbs at
s5.25 in ST. Louis Wednesday.
]. w. Brewer sold four mules yester-
day for $1,000. The mules were pur-
chased By John Vivion Of Galloway
county
The records Of Boone county show
that 700 divorces have been granted
in Boone county during the past
twenty years.
r Dean, shipping from Audrain
county, sent In 81 steers Of l167 lbs ay-
erage that commanded s5.40.-in st.
Louis Wednesday.
w. Boyd, OF Audrain county, sent
In 81 steers Weighing 1164 lbs that
commanded IS 10 lost on Thursday st.
Louis market.
Starr & Affick OF this county mar
keted lbs head starr" Mexican yearl-
ings that weighed 10 lbs and sold at
$3.50 In st. Louis Friday.
According to report by the post Of
flee department, Missouri has 1,s9l
rural mail routes; Kansas L,6Oe Okla
homa, 6S7 and Indian Territory, 24o
There are 37,024 rural routes in the en-.
tire %couutrY, with 3 1908 carriers,
Illinois leads with 2,754.
T.D.Anderson, the Auxvasse horse.
man, last week sold TO Lee Bros, uf
Mexico, a black 5-year-old Black SOUR
rel saddle mare for $500. She is o of
the best individuals that ever made a
track in Galloway soil and is as stylish
and proud as a peacock. Bill and Geo,
Lee know the right kind kind when
they see them and are not afraid 10
plank down the dough when they run
across one that suits their eyes.-Aux.
vase Review.
Ellis Weatherford is almost the young
est horseman that has sprung into the
arena lately. On last Saturday he sold
black saddle mare tu Lee Bros OF
Mexico at 500. -Auxvasse Review.