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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
WILLIE sRARPsHEARs' ITEMS

Some Paris cabs now bear the In
scriptioD, English spoken"
London uses 50, OoO tons OF sugar an.
nually for jam making alone.
Nearly 5000, 900 men are constantly
employed In the mines Of the world.
1t is said that 10 Austria "A out OF
every 100 doctors die Of heart disease.
OF the IL members OF the new
French cabinet eight have been regu-
lar writer's for the Paris press.
In Germany collangol, a silver solu-
tlon, is curing appendicitis, withou
the ~necessitycf an operation.
A 5OO-mile canal, projected to drain
the great swamps OF Florida, would
reclaim 0, 500, 900 acres OF land.
In New York the police arrest on an
average, 4s men every day, who de.
clare they have no occupation.
Ear drums made from thin silver
sheets are being used in Russian hos
pitfalls to replace defective organs.
More than one fourth OF all the Eng
lish newspapers are published in Lon
don.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
SAVES E OF DEAD.
Woman Has Her Husbands False
Molars Fitted Into Her Own
Mouth.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 25.-Mrs. Au.
gust Kramer, a thrifty little German
woman OF GO summers, who resides
near Fort Atkinson, should make her
way In the world II true economy will
turn out Twenty years agoiDr. A. p
Burros, OF GAINESVILLE, made a false set
OF teeth for her husband, consisting OF
upper and lower plates.
For eighteen years these teeth serv-
ed all purposes and would undoubted-
ly have lasted fifty years had not Mr..
Kramer died two years ago Just
prior to placing the body in the cas-
ket, Mrs. Kramer asked that her hus-
oand's false teeth be removed, as she
would sOon be Obliged to purchase a
set. Her request was complied with
and Mrs. Kramer arrived in James
vile this week with her husbands
full set Of plates. She called upon DR..
Burros, informing him that she de-
sired to have them remade to 1T her,
and the request vas 0 granted.
Whe be little woman OF 90 years
left the dental Office she said that she
hoped the teeth would make her look
thirty years younger, as she intended
to soon again enter the matrimonial
class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
St. Louis Times a Wiunsl

Out Of every one hundred bu,..
enterprises 1t Is said that nlnets,
fail and only five succeed. Thetuu,
mental principle OF success is mst
hence, to have founded a success,
businessi is to have achieved somethu
worthy Of note.
AS an example Of success richly |
served we call attention to The
Louis Times, q newcomer in the nsI
paper field, which made its first ,
pearance in st. Louis April 18th, /
Is already established az the pOpa
home paper OF that City.
The st. Louis Times is from tsd
to twenty pages In size daily and
complete In every thing that tends
make IL a great newspaper. It's sr
ingly original features, wide sprs
ana COMPREHENSIVE news service
lcellent market page, bright and 80
ling editorials replete with human
terest, its special articles Of i
literary merit and It's news cOluu
interesting without being sensation
render II the ideal home newspaper
BY an arrangement with the p
fishers we can offer 81. Louis Tin
daily In connection With the Mex
Weekly LEDGER for $500 per ysI
AS this offer Is purely INTRODUCED
and likely 10 be withdrawn at
time we would suggest that you d
advantage Of the opportunity d
presented and subscribe at once. S
your subscription to Mexico LEDe
DIFF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Piano or Organ?
Raker.Ofutt.

Miss Carrie Baker, the accomplish.
ed, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J,
Baker OF Eastern Audrain, and Mr.. r,
]. Offutt, Of Hatton, Galloway county,
we're united in marriage at the
Christian church, Of Benton City
Wednesday evening.
After the ceremony the young cou.
pie retired TO the brides parents,
where a most elegant reception was
given them.
Miss Baker is one Of Audrain's most
charming young ladies, while Mr..
Offutt is one OF Callaways most sterl-
ing and prosperous young farmers.
The happy couple will make their
home on Mr.. Offutt's farm near Hat.
ton, Galloway county.
The LEDGER, together with their
many friends, extends TO Mr.. OTutt,
and bis bride congratulations and hope
for them a long and happy journey
through life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Believe Facts Are Hidden The
Authorities Learn That Some
Persons are Silent From Fear
Of Eotoriety.
ST. Louis p-os,lDispa,ch.

A Diet ective is going from one livery
stable TO another in st. Louis In e
search for Fred Robinson, the buggy
washer who left Mexico, No., two days
after the murder Of W. Il. Reed in that
city. 1t is thought that Robinson can
explain his actions In a way that may
throw some light upon the mystery.
Robinson wss q strolling race-horse
man, who did not stay long any place.
He went to Mexico shortly before the
murder. He was at work in Middle
toms livery stable when Reed hired a
horse there the afternoon before be
was murdered.
The authorities would like to have
Robinson explain what be knows OF
what took place there.
REWARD TO BE PROMPTLY PAID.
Mr.. Reed was found dead Saturday
morning, May IL. Robinson quit his
job the following Monday. A Mr.. At
kinson OF Mexico rode with Robinson to
st. Louis and bought him a drink af-
ter he reached st. Louis.
Robinson told Mr.. Atkinson be was
going to try to get a job in a livery
stable ON Washington avenue.
There are probably several persons
who can give observations and facts
that would be CT material assistance to
the authorities in solving this great
mystery, but who are silent because Of
disinclination to figure in the history
Of the case. At least n person, be-
sides the principal, would be of special
value If willing to divulge information
which, the POST Dispatch has reason
to believe, is being withheld under ap-
prehension OF punishment for guilty
knowledge. The occurrence is authori-
tatively given that II this person will
communicate promptly with the Man
aging Editor Of the Post Dispatch and
will speak In perfect candor, the testi-
mony will be In nowise used 10 the
detriment OF the informant.
The authorities Of Mexico have as
sured the Post Dispatch that II any
one concerned In the murder Of Mr..
Reed, or who has knowledge OF 1t, will
tell what he knowns OF 1t, the reward
offered will be promptly paid when
earned.
NEVER CARRIED LARGE SUMS.
II Mr.. Reed was killed for the pur-
pose of robbery his murderer realized
little. As far NJ can be learned, Mr..
Reed had less than 81 In his pockets
when he was killed. His widow says
that he told her he had that amount
when he left home In the morning.
He was not In the habit Of carrying
much money.
She declares that In all her life she
never knew him to have more than $40
or $50 cash Ia his pockets. He deposit
ted bis money In the bank and even
paid his smallest bills In checks.
The fact that his pocketbook was
found upon the ground empty does
not convince the authorities here that
he was killed for his money. II he
was murdered for revenge his slayer
might have riied the pockets to give
color to a theory that 1t was done by a
robber,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Evening Star Opens

Smith and Johnson, big moving pic
ture show, and musical entertainment
gave their first performance Tuesday
evening to the fair size audiance
Though this was their first perform
ance, and in spite of the fact that al
their apparatus was receiving
its first list, the show was good in
every particular. Nothing could be
more realistic illustrated, than was
their "Female Highway Robber".
Auto hold-up and Cheating OF Justice.
In every detail the performance was
strickly a high class one, and we con-
graduate Messers Smith and johnson
in bringing to Mexico such an enter
tainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
To Remove Stains

Ink stains may be removed from
%mohogany by the use OF one teaspoon
full of oil Of yitriol mixed with ONT
teaspoonful Of water, or oxalic acic
and water. These washes may be useC
lightly, then washed of with milk.
Glycerin rubbed in tea stains will
remove them, and alcohol will remov,
most any wine stains.
Paraffin will remove stains OF ap
Piles and pears, and boiling watel
poured from a height on fruit STAIN
will take them out.
Lemon juice and salt will take oul
iron rust II the spot covered with the
mixture Is placed In the sun.
Powdered French chalk is nice fol
silks or woolen goods that have be,
come stained with dirt.
Everyone knows turpentine will re,
move paint from window glass also
from fabrics. So will benzine or ma.
ptha.
Scorth, II not very brown, will disap.
pear when put in the bright sunshine,
II bad, dip in soap suds and put in
the sun, or II may be dipped in borax
and water, then dried in the sun.
The unsightly ring cleaning fluids
leave, when used for removing spots,
may be avoided by placing under the
spot 4 pad made Of thick absorbent
cotton.
Paint is removed by q mixture OF
ammonia and turpintine, equal parts,
aud greese will usually disappear by
moistening with q strong solution of
household ammonia and water. Cover
with blotting paper and iron till dry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
ATHLETICS DEFEAT
MODERLY SIGNALS

The local fans who went to Moberly.
Sunday, to attend the Athletics-Sig-
nal game, returned jubiiant, glorying
over a score of s to l In Mexico's favor.
Rollings. the locals new first baseman
is q star and will probably remain all
season. Hemp, q former Athletic,
lined up with the Signals.
Mexico played errorless ball and
seemed to hit Harvey, the Moberly
tosser, at will. Those was saw the
game say Moberly was lucky to have
scored at all as their only run was
made by Schilling, in the first inning,
the only one they made 8 hits In and
then they would not have been got
that IL tie high wind hadn't pulled
and made Pitcher lose 1t after q tine
run in center field. Cadlgan brought
Schilling home on a nice 3 baser.
Mexico went out l-2-3 in the inst
inning but In the second Rollings
reached first on m error made by KIM
ball. Clemens then drew o base on
balls and stole second, a moment later,
and when st. Vrain, the next man up,
placed a nice n In right field both
the runners scored.
Mexico did not score again until the
sixth inning when Daniels reached
first on an error, then took third on
Pitchers hit and both scored as Roll
ings swaGted a nice uncover secOnd.
Rollings scored on Clemens hit TO left
field. In the seventh W~illingham,
first man up, made a hit through sec
ond and took second on Daniels bit
to left field both runner advancing
on Crones error on Pitchers grounder.
Willingham and Daniels scored on
Reynolds hit to center field and PHI
cher followed with a hot grounder TO
Hemp that was toe warm to handle.
Kimball replaced Harvey in the
eighth. Rollings, the new first base
men, made good in every way and
played a superbe game Lakeland
caught cleverly and his battery part
ner, st. Vrain, made thirteen punch
the ozone. Barnes the Signals I'M
pired faultlessly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
news FROM
NEIGHDORING CITIES

George Python Of Galloway county,
was the victim of a trio Of bold high
waymen, while travelling on horse
back near the George McAninch farm,
near old Galloway postofilce, Sunday
night Of last week. They took him
from his horse wanted his cash, and
kicked him around because he had
none with him, to say nothing Of cut.
ting several Sits in his coat with 0
knife.
Word received in Fulton from Clauo
Dunlap, who shipped a car Of fancy
horses to Chicago a few weeks ago, Il
to the effect that this week will SCI
the sale Of the last of his string, ano
that he will be back In a few days
Good figures were obtained through.
out, according to Mr.. Dunlap's report,
the Jake Coons sorrel show gelding,
Missouri Lad, selling for $500 to one Of
the members Of the firm Of StudehakeI
brothers, OF South Bend, Ind. Mr.
Dunlap exhibited the horse at the Mis-
ouri fairs last fall, where 1t carried
off many blue Iibbons, being in the
saddle himself at nearly all Of the
animals victories in the show ring
Fulton Gazette.
Arthur and Oscar Claim, twin bro
theirs, and sons of Mr. and Mrs. August
Claim, Of Fulton, enlisted in the
United States navy at a st. Louis re-
cruiting station, last week, and will
go to Mare Island, San Francisco, to
begin their career as seamen on Uncle
Sans warships.
A party Of Fulton fisherman are go,
ing to build a club house on the Aux
vase creek.
j. w. Holt at Summit, Hollis has a
hen which besides belonging to the
debt lifting class on the Missouri
farms, is a curiosity in her instincts as
to motherhood. This hen has adopt
ed a nest Of three kittens which she
found in her nest early one morning
about two week. ago.
A balky horse can be cured when
under the saddle by a very simple me
thod. Turn his around in his tracks
a few times and then suddenly
st~Faighten his head and he will will
inglY and even gladly go forward.
This was the method of the celebrat-
ed John S. Rarey, and he has never
been known to fail.
A Chillicothe society girl hired a
carriage and took her beau riding.
When the ride was over she sent the
horse and buggy TO the livery stable
In care Of the yonng man, but, before
going TO the stable, he went after an
other girl and took her riding.
Mrs. Martha J. Goss, living on West
Locust street in Paris, was robbed OF
a pocket book containing SIS In cash,
$1,000 worth Of notes and some bank
stock along in the latter part Of
March. The valuables we're taken
from the pillow upon her bed and ais
appeared In the day time. Hoping
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Mexion has q NsW 0rnhestra

The Butterfly Orchestra has beer
organized and announce their inten
tions Of furnishing dance and recep
tion music Of the highest class.
The following young men are mem
bers Of the organization:
Pearl ". Hamilton, LIST violin.
Clyde Fox, Pod violin
Tinker Montgomery, guitar
Eyert Holland, piano
Clip Woodward, Mandolin,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

The Post. Dispatch, Of ST. Louis is
In receipt Of q communication from
Mexico stating that the murderer Of
Of Mr.. Reed will be made public, pro
vided the writer can secure protection
and the reward. Sheriff Price John
son Is in touch with the Post Dispatch
In reference 10 the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

THERE are two or three property
owners in Mexico who are protesting
against street and alley paving, who
publically favor improvements of this
kind. They should withdraw their
protests, or for ever after hold their
peace. One OF them. at least, has pro-
tested against paving the north side
alley, which is the most d~isgraceful
thoroughfare in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

The MEXICO shoe factory is increas-
ing its payroll and now puts in circu-
latlon every Saturday night about q
thousand dollars. The capacity Of
this factory will be doubled Just as
soon as labor can be secured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Mis-. Mamie White Dead

Miss Mamie White, daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs. w. II. KERN White, who
reside on East Promenade street, died
at her home, Monday night, at 1890,
after a lingering ILLNESS Of several
months.
Miss White was p years OF age and
previous TO her illness, was teacher
in the Mexico public schools. She
vas q girl Of sterling character and
most popular with all who knew her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Everett.S teppleman.

Miss kinna Steppleman, Of thil
city, and Mr.. Roy Everett. Of Carroll
ton, NO., were married at the brides
home, Saturday eveningSat half past
eight O'Clock, the Rev II. b. Smith
rector Of the Episcopal church, ON.
clating. Mr.. and Mrs Everett will
reside 10 Carrollton, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
]. L. Cauthorne Writes Sporting
News.

The LEDGER is in receipt Of a copy
OF The San Dlegan-Sun the paper Joe
L. CauthUTne is connected with. ln
the sporting news, Mr.. Cauthorne has
a signed article On baseball 10 the
first column and featured
Mr.. Cauthorne will make a success
wherever you place him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

Roy FERRIS is In favor Of paving thu
alley on the west side Of the square
Mr.. Ferris has as much property on
this alley as any other q taxpayer
There is no reason why all Of the al
legs ia the business portion Of thu
town cannot be paved, II the property
owners will come to the front. Al
least one person who protested against
paving the north side alley claimi
that be wants it paved. Why don't
he withdraw bis protest. That's tht
way to'get results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Mamie White.
James q. Uzzell Dead.

James r. UzzelI, died at his home in
st. Louis county, May inst and thu
remains were inferred in Bellfontain'
cemetery in st. Louis.
The deceased leaves a wife and siI
children, besides two sisters, Mrs. A.
II. Canterbury, Of Audrain county
Mrs. Lou Peery, OF Huntsville, Mo.
Mr.. Uzzell will be remembered b.
the older settlers Of Audrain county
he having lived here thirty year
ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

Mexico is still the horse center OF
the earth. Maggie Mcdonald" was
brought from the Iowa State Agricul.
tural Farm to Mexico to bred u
Forrest King" the line saddle stal.
lion owned by A. Carter & Son. Mr..
Mcclure, Of st. Louis, has also shipped
70 Carter & Son a iine mare.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

]. 9. Singleton OF Montgomery City,
has placed in charge Of Trainer Nc
Cormick at the Fair Grounds in this
city, q three year old stallion by Chris
Grafton 22la. Mr.. Singleton was a re.
sident Of Mexico thirty years ago and
Is well pleased with the advancement
made 10 this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

MISS MAMIE WHITE, teacher limo.
10, died within an hour after she had
been reelected by the school board.
Miss White was a young woman much
beloved by not only her pupils, but by
all who knew her. 1t is with deep
regret the LEDGER announces her
death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

iE the death Of william G. Byrns.
who lived SIX miles south of Mexico,
Audrain county loses one OF its oldtsi
and most substantial and highly re-
spected citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

EVERY effort is being made IN an
intelligent way to discover the muir
derer or murderers OF Wired. The
citizens OF Mexico are very much In
earnest about this matter and If posi-
BILE the guilty parties will get their
lust deserts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Advertised letter..

List Of Letters remaining in the Post
Once at Mexico, NO., for the week
ending May 30. 1907, which II not
called for In Is days will be sent
70 the dead letter ONCE at Washing.
ton. Persons calling for letters In this
list will please say advertised"
Collins, B. G.
Fletcher, Mrs. Richard
Goggin, Miss q. Hays, W. Fl.
Johnson. Miss Edna Kings, Hattie
Kennedy, VIM L. Laughlin, ]. r
Rowley. Miss Lille Slieder, Minnie
Winslow, Hogt Watkins, J. f.
Mcdonald George.
ESQ II. KUNKKL
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Bandit Robs Station Agent at St
Charles.

A bandit, Saturday night, held up
the station agent at st. Charles, Mo.
1t was about 2 O'Clock a. M. when
Fred Krone, the agent, stepped out
from his ONCE into the waiting room,
where he was confronted by a heavy
set man who ordered him to hold up
his hands. He was then ordered 70
back into bis Office, where the robber
compelled him to open the companies
safe.
The robber then went through the
safe, obtaining only Sc, in his haste
overlooking s36.15. He also searched
the station agent, but found only a
small amount Of money and some
keys Those be returned to Krone,
and, ordering him to keep still, made
his escape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

3 base hits, .Cadigan; base on balls
Off st. Yrain, 4; of Harvey, 1; Kim
ball, /; left On base, Mexico 8; Moberly
3; wild pitches, st. Vrain; struck out
by St. Vrain 10; Harvey 3; double
plays, Blackmeyer & Kimball; Crone
s. Kimball; pass ball, Lakeland; stolen
bases, Clemens s. Willingham, o.
Time OF game l:50, Umpire Barnes.
COLUMBIA 10, A. o. U. W. o.
The Columbia Stars defeated the
local A. o. U. W. base bali team, at
Cauthorn Hill, Sunday, 10 to 9 in a
ten inning game. Rain and dust in
terfered with the match and after the
fifth inning the game was called until
after the rain. Large attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

The Mexico School Board showed
Its appreciation OF flrst-class work by
re-electing all OF the Mexico teachers
by reclamation. This insures the Mex
leo schools keeping up their splendid
renutation-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Special Notice.

When opportunity affords unusual
chances in a business way the up-to
date man takes hold; delays are mo-
ney LOSERS. First, do You need a
Piano or Organ?
Second, are you waitinp for
a bargain to come to you?
Third, will you buy an absolute bar
gain IL it came your way? Listen-I
am offering my stock CT musical in
struments at is per cent discount.
Small payments down, easy terms on
balance. l am going to sell every in
strument on my floor within 30
days-now is your opportunity. Don't
wait, but come and see for yourself.
First Come, First Choice.
]. N. Burhop,
a. w Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

President Graham, OF the Business
Mems Association, has appointed Drs
T. S. Gave and r. W. Berry as a com.
mittee on arrangements for the enter
tainments Of the State Board Of Health
which meets here July 8, 10 and II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

DR.. Buffers address, Education
and Lifen was deeply interesting and
bis point that when we leave school
our education Is Just starting and that
we should continue always to learn,
was well made. Social efficiency,
said Or. Butler, sis the purpose OF :edu-
cation" and to this end he made a
lucid lecture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

A Kansas man declares be saw an
angel fly over the state. And it eyi-
IDENTIFY was a pretty wise angel too, for
Il did not offer TO stop liz Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
The Weekly Ledger
3 n. WHITK, Editor and Proprietor
L. Il. WHITE. Associate Editor.

The City Council rs arranging 10
pat ia one-hundred street crossings
where they are most needed. This win
be money well spent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

The Morris Bros. shoe factory paid
out in salaries, this week, $3.50, II.
There are 155 employed now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Hrs. Mckinley Goes to Rest.

Canton, O., May 27-Mrs. VIM. Nc.
Kinley, widow Of the late president
died at her home here at 100 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. For many year,
Mrs Mckinley had been an invalid
She rallied from the shock OF her hus
band tragic death-but 1t left III
mark, aud when it was known that
she bad suffered a stroke Of paralysis,
little hope was felt that she could sur,
vlve.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Wayne o'Kelley, aurora, Mo.
MISS La VERNE L
Most Athletic Girl in HARDIN

Gertrude Morris, Mexico, Mo.
Florence R. Pendergrass, Eureka
Springs, Ark.
Eleanor Kicks, Perry, Mo.
Matte Love Thomas, Texarkana, Tex
Expression.
Leila Nell Bruce, Webb City, Mo.
Keramlc Art.
Hattie Maddox Brown, Mexico, Mo.
Allie May Carpenter,
Gertrude Morris
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

Kelley Quisenberry, who went South
sometime ago, Is reported very III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

For anything in electrical wiringor
general repairing, phone ]. NJ. Howe
number IS, and the work will be
promptly and efficiently done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
Binder Irvine.

Sam Morris, is Agent for
Mo. State Irvine and will sell
cheaper then Trust Irvine.
10 4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

Mattlngs. Portiers and Lace Cur.
tains, the largest assortment az the
lowest prices Al BUNS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30
o. ! 10 sEDALIA AND REruRN VIA rms

Account Annual Conclave Knights
Templar on sale May 20, q, 2s, return
limits Mag 30th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

"A satisfied customer is Tire best
sdssrtissrsnt." Buy your lumber
from La Crosse lumber Co. and be
satisfied.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-05-30

Miss Anna May Moore, received the
scolarsbip medal and the presentation
by Mr.. and Mrs. Million Of a band.
some umbrella to Mrs. Eaton was fol.
lowed by great applause. Mrs. Eaton
leaves this year and her departure is
greatly regretted by her hostof friends
here,
Those who received diplomes were.