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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
WABASH MAKES CUT IN TIME.
Employees at MOberly Work But
Five Hours a Day, Five Days
Week.

Moberly, Mo-, Jan,2s. Notices were
posted in the Wabash shops to-day
that until further orders all employees
would work only five hours per dsy
and five days per week, making rs
hours per week.
There is a large amount Of work to
be done in the shops and the reduct-
ion was made solely to keep down the
operating expenses so that the an
nual financial obligations Of the road
may be met.
While the local management pro-
fesses not to know how long the re-
ductlon will be necessary, it is not
generally believed it will continue
over two weeks. All employees Of the
local shops are affected by the order
except roadhouse employees, who will
continue working as heretofore.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
MISSOURI HEN PRIzE-wIENER.
Kansas Cityan's White 0rpingtOn Ia
Valued at $4,000.

CHICAGO, ILL January 25.-The
white Orpington hen, exhibited by
Ernest Kellerstrass, Of Kansas City,
for which be asserts he has refused
s250O, won first prize at the poultry
show In Tattersall's to-day. Chicago
honors we're added to long string Of
prizes won by this hen, including
awards in the big show at Crysta
Palace, London.
1t has been decided by e. B. Eddy
president Of the National Fanciert
and Breeders Association and general
superintendent Of the show, to defy
his Beard of Directors and keep the
show open Sunday. He intends tc
resign as president Immediately aftel
the show, recognizing that the direc
tors will not uphold bis action.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

MAKE liBub OEhk.
Drive the team at a walk.
Ride on the drag, don't walk.
Don't drag a dry road.
Drag when the road is muddy.
Drag, II possible, just before a
freeze.
Begin at one side Of the road return
Ing on the opposite side.
Always drag little earth toward
the center Of the road until 1t is rails
ed ten or twelve inches in the center
OF the roadway.
Do not attempt to move very much
material at a time with drag.
II the drag cuts in too much shorten
the hitch.
The amount Of earth the drag will
carry can be regulated by the driver
according TO whether he stands near
the cutting end or away from it.
When the roads are first dragged
after a muddy spell, vehicles should
drive, II possible to one side until the
road has a chance to freeze or par
TALLY dry out. The exercise Of very
little care on the part Of the users OF
the road will do quite as much as the
drag towards lsecurlng a smoother
road. The law provides penalty for
anyone who willfully ruts Or cuts up a
dragged road.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Far IN ADVANCE
FOR WEEKLY LRpaRR.

The post otIice department has
aaade ruling that publishers can
potsend their delinqents subscrIte.e
the paper unless they pay 81 cents
Extra to the government for post.
eee each year. This ii an impor-
Ant matter and should have your
isnmedIate attention. Don't make
<our complaint later on that you
nave not had satisfactory notice In
feference TO this matter. Examine
We date after your name on tine
margin Of the paper and pay in
&9vance Immediately. The weekly
sdger Is only 81 per year, including
pdstage, when paid In advance. We
zse trying TO make the Ledger bet
9ef than ever and trustour snbscrip-
non list will continue to grow. One
i0llar per year isa very close price
iQf . local weekly paper
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
COLUMBIA MAY TAX
BACHELORS OVER 80
The Missouri University City Put
ting up a Childish Bluff About
Revenue.

Columbia, NO., Jan. 20. Unmarried
residents Of Columbia are troubled
over proposed law to tax bachelors
over 80 years old $50 annually to de-
fray the expenses Of the city's govern.
ment. The first rumor of such a law
was taken as a joke, but wien the
Finance Committee met and incorpor-
ated this recommendation into theiI
report to the City Council, single men
began to discuss the matter on the
streets and at public gatherings. The
three saloons here we're closed New
Years by the ''fiye-mlle" law, which
prohibitsa . dramshop within five miles
Of the State University. The consti
nationality Of this law was attacked
and is now before the Supreme Court
The local option wave has struck the
town, and an election will be held next
Wednesday.
The Council, which is "wet," Is
bringing to the minds OF the citizens
the deficit In the city treasury thai
must be met. A wholesale system o.
special licenses will be recommended
at the Injecting Of the Council next
Tuesday night. Among the objects
enumerated for taxation is the bach
elor.
Every member Of the Council Il
married.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

set.a { G,es5rsag the effects, while the orig
ital 6iseGse lndegrsincs the system.
What To DO.
There Is comfort i'll the knowledge sc
often expressed, that DR.. kilmer's
Swamp-noot, the great kidney remedy
fulills every wish in curing rlicumatisfi
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part OF the urinary passage
1t correats inability to hold water
and scaliing pa;l Il pass;rg i, tr bad
effects following ure Of liquor wine o.
beer, and overconies that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled TO 50 Otter
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. Tie mild and
the extraordinary eject cf STz1p-Rooi
is SOON realized. IT stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicirs
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and oue-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and G
book that tells all EoDkksr-
nboutit bothsent free
by mail. Address Or. :sIS I N. .s;s;l; 4sssi
Kilmer & Co, Bing- ss9ss.ss slasssss W. Y Z
hamton, N. Y. When Home of ssamp-Roo.
writing mention this paper and dom
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Or. Kilmer's Swainp-Root, and
Ihe address, Binghamton, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

A gentleman in this city sold farm
located FIVE miles from q gravel road
for s35 per acre. he bought another
on the gravel road for s4O an acre.
Last winter when hay could not be
hauled over the mud roads he sold
his hay for s5 more On the ton than
was offered to those who lived on the
mud roads. Again Buffalo town
ship man said be could sell hay locat-
ed on gravel road for as much as the
man on the mud road could get for
his, hauled TO Louisiana. The pur-
chaser could leave it In the stack and
hani it when he pleased, and was not
compelled to store itaway. Still some
people wtsnt the roads destroyed. :
Bowling Green Times.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
q - q MADE FROM
-. - - ROOTS AID HERBS
A SAFE AND RELIABLE BLOOD PURIFIER

In the time forefaters fields
atos from which they could their medicines They searched
and compounded the different herbs ars remedies
which have been handed down succeeding generations and continuously
used with satisfactory results Among the best Of these old time
arations S. ST. medicine entirely from herbs and bsrks
In such combination to make the greatest Of all blood purifiers This
absolute vegetable purity Of makes the medicine that may be
used without fear Of harmful results Most blood medicines
the market contain potash other mineral These
act with bad effect on the system sng the stomach interfering with
the affecting the bowels aud when used for prolonged period
time often salvation result from the OF
s. S. and be taken by children safely by older people For
Rheumatism Catah Malaria croua Skin Diseases
and all other troubles caused impure poisoned blood s.
feet remedy. goes into all poisons.
impurities humo unhealthy matter makes blood and rich
eliminates particle the inherited blood trouble puhes and
strengthens establishes the foundation
for good health S. s. Natures Blood Purifier and its Of
successful with steadily best ev
its all blood troubles blood medical
advice free OF charge THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA, GA
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
DIVORCED Couule Remarrv.

JEFFERSON CRY, NO., Jan. % =
Hugh Spencer and Annie Spencer.
both of Tebbetts, Galloway County,
Mo-, were married here to-day fer the
second time. After married life Of
thirty.two years they disagreed and
were divorced.
That was In 1906, after nine children
had been born to them. Recently
they adjusted their differences, and
decided that they could not live apart
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

'tQsE subscribers to the weekly
q who have not paid all arrear-
- eiad in advance should attend to
h'5lz after Immediately. We trust
q oi aur patrons will assist us in COM
pifip4 With the ruling Of the govern
Aslli. Nhich requires oil subscriptions
20 pe paid In advance before their
fszer can be mailed. The price Of
w weekly Ledger is only sl.0O per yeal
" S'IFance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
People Who Object TO
Liquid Medicines Can
Now Secure Peruna
Tablets.

foreign lands until the people all the supplied with valn
able household remedy.
CLAIM PERUEA BE cATARRH REMEDY Buy bottle and
try If helps bc honest and acknowledge that 1t helped you
If want to will publish your you furnish IL
We win add words take away you us to we win
publish portrait connection with it. We win your
written request without your entire
Peruna has cured thousands Of people car many
and locations At least that what the people through
testimonials Peruna win many thousand spite
ISLANDERS tho contrary.
WE GUARANTEES EVERY BOTTLE PERUNA TO CONTAIN THE
INGREDIENTS PRINTED ON TEE Label.
guarantee every testimonial absolutely truen the
exact language Of the testifsr
We that every photograph published photograph
whose bears that word every
lied by the hand that signed ~
We determined beat opponents being are
by dealing than they dare TO- We determined shd
with truth dupicity with candor nsnceriy sincerity
We know that the Peruna appreciate
that the dealers Peruna win applaud expect
will be obliged acknowledge finally that only
honest and useful remedy but the GREATEST HOUSEHOLD MEDI
CIEEs on THE CONTINENT
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Ask your dealer for coal
from the Audrain coal COM
pany mines. Vandalia, Mo.
dl at q
$4,000 OUT OF WORK.
James Eads Howe Fixes Big Total for
Census Got Unemployed in St.
Louis at Present

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2s.-James Eads
Howe, philanthropist and friend Of
the itinerant unemployed, Is planning
q convention here early In February,
to be attended by the unemployed in
the East and Southwest, to consider
means for relieving the present situa.
tion, which, he says, parallels the
conditions existing Ia 1894. He de-
clares that In St. Louis alone there
are upwards of $4,000 out Of work.
"Our man, Keitmann, who was
beaten In Chicago with blacksnake
whips, will be here to address the
convention" be said. "Other leaders
from Chicago, New York, Cincinnati
and Boston will be present.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
BIG CORN CROP.
The Old Robinson farm Breaks the
Record for Money Maker
This Year.

The big farm formerly belonging to
James Robinson, the champion bare
back rider OF the world, but now the
property Of Colonel Morgan, Of Muir.
dock, ILL.,, produced line corn CROP
this year. We understand that Mr.,
Morgan had about $50 acres Of corn,
averaging at least fifty bushels to the
acre. This corn was sold to the vii
liam Pollock Mill 8 Elevator Compa-
ny at Al cents per bushel on the farm,
Mr.. Pollock has twenty wagons haul
ing the corn to Mexico, and is ship.
ping it to eastern and southern buy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Kissed ", ong Mans WIte

Battle Greek, Mich, Jan % Mis-
taking Mrs. Grace Demuth for his
wife, whom he was expecting home,
Vance Spannillia, Of Charlotte, Mich,
ran up behind the woman and planted
the kisses on here cheek, not realizing
bis mistake until the woman turned
on him and began to administer
thrashing He was arrested, and, de-
spite his story, was fined 500.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Wonld Make World llnry.

LONDON, Jan. 28. With a view to
forming a worlds prohibition con-
federation, an important conference
was held here tonight at the instance
Of Edward Page Faston, OF Chicago
Several influential leaders Of the
British temperance movement were
present.
The frat regular convention Of the
confederation is planned to be held in
London next June. 1t was proposed
to establish headquarters In this city
with influential committees in foreign
countries.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

4Np OR THREE papers in Missouri
azz 9hding fault because one OF Mis-
4aaf'8 y Metropolitan papers supports
HzI& f1r the Senate and is not favor
feI< % Bryan for President. What
&la0t fhe other Metropolitan papers
sElll are opposing Folk for the Senate
NIsH HFo also opposed to Bryan for the
&<zAIlIsncJ? Every fair minded
|H6arat in the State knows Folk ia
n't E'Hposing Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Smallpox Closes Schools,

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 2s.-The
Lobb and Eureka schools, few miles
east Of independence, have been
closed temporarily on account OF
smallpox In the neighborhood. There
have been several cases OF smallpox in
Eastern Jackson county this winter.
No deaths have been reported.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
WOMAN LAWYER
HAS CASE HERE

When the case Of Simon Karp vs.
Jefferson ID. Barton was called In
the circuit court Thursday morning,
thecourt room was crowded to its
capacity. The many spectators, among
them about seventy Hardin girls,
members OF the commercial law class,
were present to hear the first woman
attorney that has ever appeared be-
fore the Audrain county bar, present
her case.
Miss Hattie Greenfelder is the name
Of the young lady, and is from Clay
ton, st. Louis county. She is about
twenty-five years Of age, and q gra-
duate Of che State University. She
was admitted to the bar in June 1905,
having passed q very high examina-
tion.
Miss Greensfelder, with the assist
ance of attorney Geo. Robertson, is
representing the plaintiff. The leti-
CATION arisea from the death Of MI
Karp's young SON who fell thirty feet
from a building owned ty Barton, In
the city Of ST. Louis, and was killed
when he struck the pavement.
The plaintiff alleges that the fall
was due to the defective condition Of
porch and is suing for $1,000 dam
ages.
The jury on this case is composed
of the following: w. l.. Hawk, II. T,
Vance, John Wayne, R. O. Maddox,
Z. J. Sims, @, O BYbee, Bud. Dawson,
Geo. Duncan, G. e. Sims, S. S. Coons,
W. J. Grow and ]. P. Jacobs.
OTHER CASES.
The case Of Walter Palmer (col) VI
| @ s. A r r which was on trial Tues
day and Wednesday, was decided in
favor OF the plaintiff, Thursday eve.
ming, the jury giving him the sum Of
two Thousand dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
30,' 20 and 10 Years
Ago This Week.



THIRTY YMARs 400 THIS WEEK.
Robt Brown. son Of Ham Brown, o.
osllawhy county, was killed BY falling
from the cars ut Poplar Bluff, Nc.
One thousand Mexican silver dollar
were shipped to the Southern Banl
here.
Willie Hisey stteraed medical col
lege in louisville, Ky.
n skatlng rink was opened in ths
basement OF the Opera House.
Good apples were selling at SOC ,
hushel.
Alex Carter, Jr.. ana Miss Carrie
Wilson, both Of Auarsin county, were
married
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Joseph Glandon and Miss Mary a,
Gibbs, both Of Mexico. we're mar
ried.
/ Ice seventeen inches thick was
being harvested from the Water
Works pend.
"Uncle" Lob Williams. IIving..thres
miles south Of Mexico, died Of paraly-
sis.
"Unclen Charley Clark, Of Martins
burg, was not expected to live.
Jacob Rose and Mary Deyarnatt
were married in Mexico.
d. T. Hurdle and Miss Maggie Bob
ertson were married near Thomp-
son.
The residence Of J. N. Baskett was
entered by burglars. A gold watch
and q few dollars we're taken.
Henry Kombrink and Miss Louisa
Mongles, both Of Ardrain county were
wed.
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Albert M. German and Miss Katie
Bowne,of western Audrain, we're mar
ried.
Blake Oauthorn was with the Fer
ris and Cauthorn hardware firm
WIN Lee, Sr,, aged "a years. died at
the home Of his son, W. II. Lee, In
the western suburbs of Mexico.
Cyrus Scott, living west Of Mexico,
died CT consumption.
Harry Householder and Geo. Asbury
rented the @. +. Clark farm, near
Skinner.
Sam Morris came home from So.
Louis, where bis s.year-old daughter,
was III OF diphtheria.
Mitchell johnson carried the Mo-
limo and Long Branh mail route in
place Of o. 7. Clark, resigned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Insist on having Audrain
coal company coal. d1 AT A
Newbury-Cotton.

Married at the Methodist parson-
age by Rev. O; M. .Aker at high noon
Thursday, Miss Clara B. Cotton, Of
Dwight, ILL.,, and Chas A,Newbury, Of
Benton City.
Mr. and Mrs. Newbury left after
the ceremony for Benton City where
they viii make their future home.
The Ledger extends congratula-
tiOnN
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Narrow Escape.
Martinsburg Sunbeam

11HI oEr111ufE Nu1ltVuul'
DR.. Diven had narrow escape Mon
day afternoon. His horse becam.
frightened at the elevator and rar
across the track breaking the buggy
axeland throwing DR.. Diven across I
rail rendering him unconscious for I
few minutes. He was not seriousl,
hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
ID anrv hv Nearly a Thousand

MARSHALL, Mo-, Jan. 27.-The
total vote for local option in Saline
county is as follows: For prohibition,
1885; against, 1852; plurality for pro
hibition, 933. Just twenty years age
the county voted against prohibition
by fourteen votes majority. At that
time 4,4O2 votes were cast against, as
against 1881 votes this time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
MAJOR DECLARES HIMSELF
Pike County Man Files Official Motto,
Of Intention TO be Candidate For
Attorney-G General

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 29.--E.
w. Major. Of RiAx County, to-day
filed his declaration with the Secfe-
tary OF State as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for attorney
general,as required under the primary
election law. He is the first candi.
date for any Office TO file declaration
OF his candidacy.
Mr.. Major also filed to-day petitions
bearing 9,434 signatures, which give
him a total Of 20, 705 names, which is
II, 1872 more than required TO file under
the law. He has filed petitions from
every county In the state, 456 in all.
He gave out a statement to-day de-
claring that in his opinion Bryan will
be the nominee Of the Democratic
party for president and Taft the
nominee for the Republicans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

A jolly crowd was entertained
Monday evening in honor Of Mr..
Henry r. Holmes, Of the Columbia
University, by Miss Mary Berry.
progressive conversation" was the
features Of the evening. Chafing dish
delicases were served ard, after an
enjoyable evening, at q late hour they
adjourned to their mans MONIES.
Miss Berry is an excellent hostess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Churches Unite.

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo-, Jan. 2s.--
Rev. ]. E. Kerr, pastor of the Presby'
terian church o. this city, has re-
signed. He will likely 60 to Perry
Mo. The two Presbyterian churches
Of this city have unite1. The mem
bers OF the Cumberland church went
to the "old school," or regular
Presby terian church.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

XNN members Of the N. W. A.
Ah4Nsa their appreciation Of the
isIs1tal service OF Chief Clerk, J. w.
fiau1htt, and Chief Forester, J. d.
Hfabs by making them handsome
plzaeliza at the installation OF officers.
~ Eunkett was presented with a
nsaaEnme ring, while fine gold watch
eAzfN was presented to Mr.. Pratt.
THeae tokens Of esteem are highly
H68f16.sted,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

Holly Witherspoon and family are
moving back to Kentucky this week
to reside. Mr.. and Mrs. witherspoon
have host Of warm friends in Mex
leo who wish them much success in
Kentucky, but all hope that the
Ledger's rule will apply to Mr.. and
Mrs. Withersroon. ''They all come
back.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Helued (3rade Nabash r. r,

Peter Hart, S27 Manchester avenue,
who was an employe OF the Wabash
Railroad for 40 years, and who helped
grade the Wabash when it first ran its
road west from St. Louis to Mexico
NO., and has been IN Its steady en-
ploy up to this time is dead.
Truesdale, Mo-, was bis home up tC
a few years age, when the family came
TO St Louis. BE was II years old and
leaves three children, Mary, Michael
and John Hart. Interment will take
place In Truesdale Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Newly WEEDS Merely Tots.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, Jan. 2S.-
Lloyd Bare, seventeen years old, anc
Sue Meek, fourteen years old, bott
Of Eureka Springs, were married with
out attendants at Cassville, Mo.
Bare Is a clerk in bis fathers store
and bis bride until recently attended
the grammar school here. Both chill
dren had the consent OF their parents
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Eagleu Entertained.

The EagIes entertained at their
hall Wednesday evening all these who
assisted In the performance of the
"Fkil Guy" with reception and a
dance. Music was furnished by Mrs.
Darnaby. A royal good time was
enjoyed by all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

NfIH Sturgeon Lefder editoriallI
s7b: The Mexico business men had q
0$rkfuetand become real friendly. Ii
Ia 4 nood thing for the merchants tG
Nz=1ele with one another. Mexico Il
4ffanalng to double her population
t=|1,2kg good town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06

AoEsEMEE throughout Missouri are
alzss41 opening correspondence In re-
Iszkaqs 10 the big horse sale TO take
F'zte q Mexico April 2, and 4. The
s lais year promises to be better
t'lz4 sFer,which Is saying a good deal
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
Bargains IN Real Eutate

l have some fine bargains ia city
property. Four splendid pieces ol
city property to trade for q farm. Fiji
teen choice lots for sale on easy terms.
win write fire and tornado insurance.
1t will paw you 10 see me.
]. III. LANE,
Real Estate Dealer, Office over J. ..
Kings Market, Mexico. Mo. d1-46-4
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-02-06
J. Campbell white to be in Mexico in
March.

Just before leaving for Columbia,
Kansas City, st. Joe and other points
in behalf Of the Missionary Confer
ence, Mr. b. O. Ostrom telephoned
DR.. Wallace that be bad just heard
from Mr.. ]. Campbell White, secre-
tary Of the general committee Of the
Laymen's Missionary Movement Of
the United States Mr.. White an.
nounces his intention Of being here ct
the coming Conference. We are for
tunate in having such q speaker and
organizer visit us.