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Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
0vERTAxED.
Hundreds Of Mexico Readers Know
What 1t Means.

The kidneys are overtaxed;
Have too much to do.
They tell about 1T in many aches
and pains
Backache, sideache, headache,
EARLY symptoms Of kidney ills.
Urinary troubles, diabetes, Bright's
disease follow.
A Mexico citizen tells here a certain
cure.
A. W. Collins, retired veteran, OF
1905 east Promenade street, Mexico,
Mo-, says: while serving during
the Civil War among the many mis-
haps l encountered, / became
ruptured. l suffered from lumbagc
my kidneys were inactive, the secre-
lions were not normal, causing me
pain and inconvenience for years
During that time, l have tried mani
different remedies but In all my ex
perience l have never had anything
to equal Doan's Kidney Pills which
bought at Buckner s. WhitneY's Drug
Store. They removed me OF lameness
across the back and removed the ire
gularity of the kidney secretions.
They stopped my headaches and
banished that nervous languor that
accompanied inactive kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States Remember the name oan's
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

We invite the school children oil
Mexico to CANT and adjoining districts
where we vote the necessary levy tc
maintain a good school.
Mrs. Squire Jerman is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Elmer Shock received a severe
cut on the hand Thursday. While
tightening a self sealer the glass broke
and severing an artery cut to the
bone The pain vas great at the time
but we are in hopes that 1t will give
no future trouble.
A plug blew out of the boiler OF
]. L. Smiths mill Friday. He can
grind no more until 1t is repaired.
Mr.. j. Beatty visited his son Jim
at the hospital in Columbia. Mr..
Beatty reports that his son is doing
nicely.
Mr.. Eiscle took outa piano fr ON
Centralia Monday. We suppose Mrs.
Eiscle formerly, Mrs. Greer, Of near
Cant, thinks married bliss and feminin
accomplishments are better than
single life and farming.
Sunday school raj recognized at
Salt River Sunday. NJ. e. Morris was
elected Supt,, Miss Bertha Petty,
Secretary, and ". H. Blythe Treasurer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
CANT ITEMS.

Jack WoolerY purchased Cow Of
Walter Barnes for s35.
S. z. Cunningham sold 20 shoats to
]. woolery, the first Of the week at
81 a head.
Mrs. Conley, of l. T., is visiting Mrs.
Ben Brown.
We wish to chronicle the marriage
Of MI. Patton and Miss Elsie Adams
who were married last week.
Mrs. Egbert Sims is in Higbee fol
medical treatment where her husband
will visit her, Saturday.
Miss Winnie Gibbs the late teacher
at our neighboring district Payne, Il
employed to teach the spring schoo
near Wellsville. Good teachers ar
In demand, and it seems that thu
Wellsville people recognize a gooI
teacher when they see one.
]. B. Nevins sold stock hogs to ]. B
woolery for s6.25 per cwt.
L. Y. Petty bought a horse from
D. Mayes, also one OF G. II. Hieke.
Price, the little son Of Geo. Ferris
Is seriously n.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
M-ARTINSBURG ITEMS

Dave Whitehead and wife from neal
Montgomery City visited at Tom Tay.
lors recently.
Pinkney French and wife were at
Mexico Friday.
r. @. Russell of San Antonio, Texas,
has been visiting, Tom Perry.
Chas. Peyton, Sam Moser and Dode
Bussen were at Mexico, Friday.
Pete Young has returned from the
PHILIPPINES.
Born, to A. Q. NEWTON and wife q
boy.
Born, to W. H. Oraighead and wife
a boy.
DR.. Maera is In st. Louis.
Bernard Vomund was at Mexico
Tuesday.
The school entertainment, which
promises to be good, will be held IL
the Hilkemeyer Hall, Saturday night
Miss Carrie Fratchel was down from
Benton City, Tuesday.
Rev. Buress, Presiding Elder, wa
greeted with a large and ATTENTIVE
congregation Sunday morning at tn
Methodist church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
SKINNER ITEM

After a few weeks delay l will be-
gin my correspondence again.
Since my last have been all the way
to the sunny south and enjoyed many
beautiful scenes Of the Lone Star state
as well as taking In much at Musko-
gee,lI T where JEFF D Ellis and estim-
able family lives. Could write you a
long letter about this trip but suffice
to say, it was grand, putting it in the
least possible terms,
At the Gatewood school meeting
w f Whitley was reelected school
director. A sixty five cent levy and a
seven month term of school voted.
We learn that the Gatewood school
entertainment Of several weeks ago
was a glowing success. Miss Alma
Keiser of Mexico was the teacher the
past year and good satisfaction was
given throughout the entire term.
I J Gatewood vas In Kansas City
recently to visit his daughters at that
place.
Joe Early and family, of Kansas
City, moved to the Harve Vance farm
last Wednesday. We certainly well
come them back to old Audrain.
Mason Pulls and bride recently
moved to the Frank L Bruce farm
We welcome this excellent young
couple to our midst.
Uncle ALI Canterbury of near Mex
leo was in our midst Thursday, OF last
week the guest of his daughters and
family's, mesdames o 4 Ellis and J w
Holloway.
Mrs Clara ID Snidow, Of Mexico, was
here the past week the guest of her
daughter and son-in-law, @ r Spur
ling.
The school began at Fox again Mon
day with the former teacher Miss
Pearl Tucker at the helm.
Miss Matte King left Sunday a
week ago to take charge of her school
In the Starr District which school she
taught last winter.
FA Ehret got word the middle OF
last week that n of his brothersI in
Iowa got accidentally killed. Sorry in
deed and we do certainly extend sym
pathy to the bereaved ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
SANTA FE ITEMS.

p. II. Stuart, Of near Florida, and
Miss May R. Mosley, near this place,
were married at the home, of the
bride, Thursday evening, at 7:3o. Rev
Sutton officiating. A. Stuart, broth
er of the groom, and Miss Sallie Story,
cousin of the bride, also Misses Ida
Henderson and Etfie Drake, were the
attendants. Miss Fay Bates, cousin
Of the bride, played the wedding
march. A delicious seven course sup
per was served Immediately after con-
gratulations we're extended. Mrs.
Ebert Rouse, Of Paris, arranged the
supper, while Misses Stella an d Altye
Beemon, of Strother, waited On the
guests, at supper. The guests number
ed about 81 and we're received by Mr.,
and Mrs. r. A. Hanger, cousins Of
the bride.
Miss Mosley is one Of our most pop
ular school teachers and is highly es-
teemed by all who know her. Mr..
Stuart is a splendid gentleman and
an industrious farmer. Many expen-
sive presents we're received, and the
.silverware was especially beautiful.
A long and happy life is wished for
them by their many relatives and
friends.
S. L. Robinson and Mr.. Ahlb randi
Of st. Louis, we're here Friday and
state that the "Mexico, Santa Fe and
Perry Traction Co., will have their
railroad built.
Mrs. Leander Heckart and niece,
Miss Genia Carter, our "hello girl"
we're In Mexico shopping Friday.
/. N. Bailey and family we're called
to Shelbina Wedn esday by the illness
Of Mr.. Bailey's mother.
Mrs Maude Crigler was In Perry
Friday.
Mrs. LATE Fairbairn is very Ill with
dropsy of 1.-THE heart.
A nice mare owned by D. d. Elem
ing died Friday.
Ebert Rouse and wife, OF Paris,
we're guests of T. A, Mosley and fam
lily and ]. B Bates, last week.
LIS. Henderson and Perry Reid,
we're in Paris, on business, Monday.
MI. Maxwell, Of Colorado was the
guests of DR.. Baker and family Satur-
day.
Miss Carrie Blum and W. o. Dowell
Of Young Creek will be married al
brides home, Wednesday, April II, at
s o'clock p N by Rev. b. G.. Reavis
Miss Alma Camplin and Jas Dowell
are to be the attendants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
What's The Best vehiclss

Certainly not the kind sold on ex-
~travagant catalogue claims. Certain
ly not the one kind that looks good
the first day, but whose wheels dish,
axles bend, and springs finally break
when you and your family are in .
tight place. Certainly not the kind
with a meaningless guaranteed. Nc,
but the kind that have been selling
for years-and guarantee by a dealer
you know. Our vehicles have made
good In every way. They render full
returns 10 style, comfort and service,
for money invested. Give US q chance.
wit FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
YoUNGs

April has been a cold month paying
back the nice warm weather borrow
ed by March it is feared the cold
freezing has killed the fruit. The
farmers are getting ready to plant
corn. Mr.. Robinson will put in 800
acres OF corn.
this week.
Miss Mary Coakley closes a very
successful school, at Bryant, next
Friday they have employed Miss ooak
ley to teach the winter school at
$50 per month.
Mrs. Julia Crawford sold ] head Of
hogs to Taylor Dowell for 1875 per
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Funeral of James Criswell.

The funeral of James Criswell took
place from the residence of his mother
Mrs. Sarah Criswell, in south Mexico,
at ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
April II. Services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, Of Moberly.
The pallbearers were: DR.. G. W,
Digges, Paris BARLEY, T. B. Duncan
Fred Pitcher, DR.. @. A. Rothwell and
Henry Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Creasey-M Middleton.

Mason Oreasey and Mrs. Carrie B
Middleton, both of this city, were
married here to-day by Rev, Fl. e.
Truck.
Mr.. Creasey, is we'll known as for.
mer chief of the Mexico Fire Depart
ment and a very popular business
man.
Mrs. Middleton is one Of our most
popular and affoble ladies. Z
The Ledger extends heartiest con.
CALCULATIONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Whltecotton Elected.

Monroe City, Mo-, April 15.-James
II. whitecotton, a lawyer Of Paris,
and former Speaker Of the Missouri
House Of Representatives, was to-day
elected to represent Monroe County
in the lower house Of the General AS
sembly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Dave MCGEE has passed the examin.
alton and received his diploma as a
registered druggist.
MI. MCGEE is n Of Mexico's most
substantial and young business men,
who will succeed in the drug business
which be has. undertaken as his life
work. We are glad to know that he
will remain with Mr.. Purdy and help
make Mexico q city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
BROOKS GROCERY STORE.
Pays Highest Price For Country Pro:
duce and Sells Groceries as Cheap
as Anybody for Cash.

/ have bought back my grocery store
and will be. found at the old stand,
selling the best goods as cheap as any
body for cash. Louis Moore will con-
tinue to be with me and would like to
have my old patrons and the public
generally call and get prices. VIII
pay highest price for country produce
and will sell goods as cheap as any
body for cash, the only way. d3w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Letters of ADMINISTRATION on The
5tate Of James Fl Robinson, deceased
ere granted to the undersigned, or
Pc 10th, day of April, 1907, by thu
'fobate Court Of Audrain County.
All persons having claims against
I'D estate are required TO exhibit
Dem for allowance to the administra
Pr within one year after the date Of
Pid letters, or they may be preclude6
{Om any benefit OF such estate; ant
such claims be not exhibited within
20 years from the date OF said let
frS, they will be forever barred.
This 18th. day of April, 1907.
GEO W. ROBINSON,
sat Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Robert Pearson Released.

The Ledger is glad to state that
e report heretofore that Robert
PEARSON under parole by Judge Bar
'ett, has been sentenced to the work
FOuse IN Quincy, ILL.,, was largely err
Oneous Young Pearson was not &C.
'used Of the violation Of the State Law
|ut the violation Of a city ordinance
The Mayor Of Quincy on making ar
nVestlgation Of the case concluded
should not be In prison and has
pleased him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
for &c. rs per hundred VT $40.

for 1872 per hundred VT $40.
The community was saddened by
the death Of Mr.. and Mrs. Forest
Berry little infant child two weeks
old, which died April II.
Mr.. Taylor Berry is having good
LUCK with bis lambs has SO.
Mrs. VIII Hutton, of St. Louis, Wis
tied Mrs. Crawford Sunday.
r. Berry and family visited Will
Berry, last Sunday.
Bud Johnson, Of Martinsburg, was
up in bis old neighborhood, Monday,
Mrs. Jas Sneed has more chickens
than any Of the ladies in the neigh.
borhood besides has her Incubator
with 200 eggs setting due to hatch
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The fire department responded to a
false alarm Saturday night, in the
extreme north western part OF town.
A burning brush pile caused an ex.
citable neighbor to telephone in an
alarm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Blackburn Goodrich.

G. E. Blackburn, OF Audrain county
and Miss Eutie Goodrich, OF Galloway
county, were married last week at the
residence OF the BRIDES parents, neal
Reedsville, In Galloway county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackburn are living
on the Lawder farm.
The LEDGER joins friends In ex
tending congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Mrs. Lon Fox Dead.

Mrs. Lon Fox, Of Rush iHill, died
Wednesday morning, April 17,aged %
Funeral services will be conducted
from the family residence, lin Rush
Hill, by Rev. W. II. Hook, of Mexico.
The remains will be entered in Mex
leo Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

"The New Home Sewing Machine"
i even better than mother and heI
kedle. Easy running and accurat
ID makes sewing a pleasure J. M.
brhop has them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Young Man Killed.

John McHugh, of Fulton, aged,
about twenty years, was killed by the
train, near the fire brick works, in
Fulton, Tuesday.
The young man leaves a widowed
mother and two brothers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Gets Twenty DAYS for Stealing Clothes

Nellie Underwood, colored, Of Col
umbia. who has been in the employ
OF Mrs. Susie Buckner was sentenced
to twenty days In jail, Monday morn
ing for stealing clothing from her
employer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The North Missouri Trust Co. does
not offer you something for nothing
but a fair proposition OF the interes
1t is able to earn on your deposits. Lei
us have your business. dlwl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Call And Settle.

Having sold my grocery business
10 being DESTROYS Of winding up
outstanding accounts, | ask that
" owing me call and settle at their
Fafilest convenience. Respectfully,
+. Tilton,
pzslt north vest corner square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

It only takes a deposit OF one dollar
to open an account with the North
Missouri Trust Co. and you will never
regret making tue start.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

bur s9.se suit for men compare fay.
sbly with the sl2 90 and si5.O o.goods.
sure and see this 5000 display In
b north window.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs, ID G, 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Attention Modern Woodman

Plently os work Friday evening and
a royal good time expected. District
Deputy will be with us, come out.
D. A. Murphy, V. G.
d. wi ]. W. Plunkett, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Albert Hulen, proprietor of the
Economy Racket Store at MoberlN,
formerly Of Mexico, has made an
assignment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Ms Fountain Davis, Claud Terpln
|sno son all OF Farber, passed through
mexico last night for Alberta, Canada
where they will reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

uMr. and Mrs. V. W. Pearl, OF Cali
fornia have returned to this city to re-
side. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Our $3.50 Beaver Hat is ware nted
the equal Of any $500 goods on TIT
market.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs, D.. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Come and select one of those ele'
CANT all wool tailor made suits. Slzes
"a to 43, and up to size 50 in specials.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The e. 100 &C es Of the N. W. IA Of
Section 5-57-S, formerly known as the
DR.. Crawford farm which can be had
for grain rent. Address ]. W. Nc
Clure, Des Moines Iowa 6-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The Real Estate and loan firm Of
Turner & Minor will move next
week into the Planters Hotel block
occupying the room formerly used by
the Singer Sewing Machine Co. wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Rugs, Carpets and Mattings. Our
25 cent China Mating gives the best
satisfaction. d1 wi
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs, d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Frank Tucker Dead,

Frank Tucker, formerly q prominent
shoe merchant, OF this city, died in
Chicago, Sunday. The remains were
brought to Mexico for interment,
arriving on the Ills Chicago s. Alton
from the east.
Mr.. Tucker leaves q wife and one
daughter. His wife is now conduct
ing a boarding house in Louisiana,
Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

J NJ. Burhop has a number OF fine
Organs In stock that be is offering at
temtlation prices. Call and see them
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

James II. Eckles, who was comptrol-
lor of the currency under President
Cleveland, died suddenly Of heart
disease, in Chicago, Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Are you paying rent? II so come
In and let US explain to you that by
keeping up a savings account with
our 20. you can eventually own youl
own home and have money in bank.
dlwl North Missouri Trust 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

hiss Edith Brewer is delighted
i a handsome show pony, present
By her father, John W. Bre ever, on
i twelfth birthday. The pony was
|rchaSed in Chenoa, Ill.,, and lis a lit.
4 beauty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Double Track To Clark.

Frank Bruton informs the LEDGER
that the officials of the Wabash and
Chicago s. Alton railroads have been
to Sturgeon looking over the ground
in contemplation of putting In a dou-
BILE track from Mexico to Clark. The
citizens Of Sturgeon have appointed a
committee to meet with the officials
in st. Louis April thirteenth to sub
NIT a proposition and see If arrange
m ents can not be finally made for
this improvement.
The railroads would build a gravel
road to the depot in north Sturgeon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Rev. A W Kokendoffer left to-day
b Warrensburg where be will con-
pct a ~protracted meeting for two
|eekS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Entertainment ana AN soeial,

An entertainment will be given al
Liberty School House Saturday night
April 20. Following this will be
OoA supper-the proceeds to be used
iuf purchasing an organ for the Sun
day School
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Miss Ped Harrison is home from
Porto Rico where she spent the winter
with friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

SaoAiSo ~. hitinou. i"iAs
VS..
John Adkins and the unknown heirs
devisees and assigns Of said
John Adkins and their UNI
known heirs, devisees and as
signs; John Lorton, his ~
known heirs, devisees and as
signs and their unknown heirs
devisees and assigns; William
Lorton, his unknown heirs,de
visees and assigns, and their
unknown heirs, deyisees and
assigns; e. P. French and the
unknown heirs, deyisees and
assigns Of Ed. T. Violet, de-
ceased. ..............., Defendant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

George Robertson is home from
Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
First Glass Work.

See ]. Fl. Ballew the man that will
build your house. Estimate on short
notice. d &w t me
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Beter Berry is here from Fulton

For the Kimball Piano, New Home
wing Machine, and true toned Or
ms see ]. M. Burhop. Call and be
2nyinced Of each articles superiority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Requires a good planter. The Mo-
line Gretchen Planter has been per-
fected after years Of experience in the
field, having passed through all the
experimental stages, ii will drill, hill
drop, or can be used as an accumula-
tive drop, s25 90 for drill planter, or
$50 90 complete with check rover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The Best Ever Gang is worthy Of
your attention. Call and see it.
wilt FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Ex-Sheriff Quincy James was up
from Rush Hill on business Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

orlando Hit, OF Mexico, 1, attor:
N for the new electric line to Perry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Turner and Minor Move

Mrs Joseph Jesse and daughter are
visiting In Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
Marriage License.

f. G. Bertels and Miss Henrietts
Dubbut, both of Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The funeral Of Frank Tucker, for
merly am erchant OF this city, who
died IN Chicago, Sunday, took place
here Tuesday, April 16.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

! cents, 40 cents, and 90 cents, see
ese great values. Clothing Depart
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF MISSOURI, ! -
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN. %

In the Circuit Court-To June Term
1907.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Rev. @. @. Selecman is conducting Q
protracted meeting at Laddonia, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

rhe most popular line OF Overalls
b work goods.
RICKETTS, & lannon's, d.. g. Co,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The American Lady Corset is the
best fitting and weari ng. We are ex-
elusive agents. Try one.
RICKETTS, 81 EAfMoN Ms d. G.. 90
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Mrs. A. A Wallace is visiting 10
I Louis,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Polka Dot aud Coin Spit Foula I'd
Silks.
RICKETTS, s. EMMoNs, D G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Dr. W. F. Bolts has returned from
<ansaS City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18
STOCK MARKET.

Stock steers at sLe5.
Native cows at A.65.
Butcher heifers ct S. y.
Spring lambs Of s9.E0.
Top hogs, $3.50; pigs, so.7s.
Clipped native sheep at $500.
Clipped native lambs at s7.D.
Top TeIas steers brought t5.s5.
Clipped Western lambs at s7.e0.
Hog market active ct prices SC up.
Sheep sold at 10 q f5c highter prices.
Activity featured hi cattle market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

Mrs. Henry Edmonds is better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

The fertilizer Is SIC % extra.
wilt FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-04-18

RICKETTS, & EMMoNs.