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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
DELICIOUS BANANA CREAM.

This recipe Is highly recommended by one of
our correspondents; try II for dessert to-mor-
row,
Peel Eve large bananas,rub smooth with 1--WE
teaspoonsfui Of sugar Add one teacup sweet
cream beaten to a stiff froth, then add one l0c.
package OF Lemon JELL-O dissolvedln In ih tea
cups boiling water Pour into mold and when
cold garnsh with candied cherries, Serve
with whipped cream, or any good pudding
sauce. JELL-o is sold by all Groccrs ~ loc,
per package.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
SOUTH EAST MISSOURI

&UTHEAsT Missouri is a revelation
hose who are interested in the ag-
&tural products Of Missouri and
! not thoroughly investigated the
hrCeS Of the State Thousands
hISourians have visited other
S and some foreign lands, but
! never yet found out that SOUTH
/ Missouri contains some Of the
kst land In the world, no, even
lied by the valley Of the Nile. The
b Of this paper In company with
Frank Harrison, superintendent
EOspItal No. 4, Farmington, Mo-,
week enjoyed a visit to Pemiscot
kty and we're the guests OF T. P.
bell, a member OF the board Of
bltal No, 4, and bis brother, Arch
BeIl, one OF the most prominent
|sDs Of Haytl, Pemiscot, 20.
II, Russell had charge OF the for
exhibition at the Worlds Fair,
|haSdevovted bis life TO the devel-
bot Of Missouri and It's agricultur-
|erests. Toe two Russells are In
sted In the Alfalfa Farming Com
!, with headquarters at Hayti,
|kcOt County, Missouri. This
|pany has q flnefarm there, which
|Onstrates clearly that alfalfa can
.rOwn in that part OF the state TO a
.deriul advantage, five crops being
during a year.
Be lumber interests Of the south
aern part Of the state are passing
and the agricultural products
being looked after. This country
being ditched and the timber
Eed Of, leaving the most produc-
: soil 10 existance. Corn, cotton
ts wheat, fruits Of all kinds and
sty Of vegetable grow and flourish
bout any hrtilizer and with very
eCultiyation.
be writer saw three train loads
nb cars each, of watermelons OF
siding,
and is very reasonable in that par
Ilssouri, and we believe In a few
D Southeast Missouri will be so de
ped that all OF the SO called wilt
b will become the most productive
nsin Missouri.
be Ledger congratulatts the Rus
and men Of that type who are do
hmuCh for the future Of that par
bis grand old commonwealth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
sl0olRaward 500.

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased 70
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure IN all its
stages, and that is CatArrh. Halls CataTrh
Cure is the only positive cure known TO the
medical fraternity Catsrrh being q oonstitu-
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease and giving the
ton and assisting nature In doing Its work.
The pToprietors have 90 much faith In its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred Dol
ars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send FOR
Address SS n ~. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family PILLS for constipation
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
Kansas Cityans Buy Pleasure
Resort

Centralis, NO., Aug. 1S-The Harris
mineral spring, fifteen miles north of
this city, a health and pleasure resort
owned by capitalists here, has been
sold to the Harris Realty company Of
Kansas City for $4,000. Possession
will be given November l and the
purchasers will add to the resort
new l3O-room hotel of modern
equipment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
In Good Luck

"About two years ago my father
came here from Mason City, Iowa, on
a VISIT" says o. @. Scott, Dullield,
Mich. "While here he was taken
sick with dlarrhoea and cramps. l
gave him several doses OF Chamber
Iain,s Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and 1t cured him." This
remedy always cures. 1t Is for sale by
Criswell Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

.As County Court Of Marion county
suOpted plans for the erection of a
V inllrmary to take the place of
Ounty farm. The new infrmary
provide for the feeble-minded and
ullOrtunates Of the county. The
~ buildings and wings will be heat
~ Steam and win have all modern
nuvements, y After due considera-
.ne court unanimously adopted
IN panS presented by General Fred
1.1 sOl fulton. Work will begin ai
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

James Garrett, Jr., has sold his drug
store In st. Louis, and is visiting rela-
tiyes in Mexico. We hope that Jim
will make up bis mind to come back
to Mexico and go into business. There
is no better town to live In anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

suiiE a number Of business men OF
D~ Oo are subscribing literally
~" 'a'u The fund to rebuild the fair
','.,i u'aau anphitheatre. The loss was
n a. '. $1,000 with $1,000 insurance.
lI'O u 'ne saloons and the Hoxsey and
~ NV 4 Hotels have subscribed s25
~ ~ Inc merchants and business
h sssnerally are cordially and liber-
N N ssiStlng In this matter. The
S'SOciation is not o money max
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
GOOD CORN CROP ASSURED
Soaking Rains Save Threatened
Districts in Middle West.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 19-The corn
crop throughout Northwest Missouri,
Eastern Kansas, Southern Nebraska
and Southern Iowa, which has been
suffering from dry weather, is now as
sured.
A soaking rain has been falling in
the district since early morning.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Rev. ], M. Rhodes and family have
moved to Mexico from Macon, Mo-,
and are keeping house at 634 q. Prom
enade street. Rev. Mr.. Rhodes is a
Christian church minister and recent
ly closed most successful meeting at
Bachel lor, Galloway county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
Chicago man drowned in
Missouri,

Jefferson City, Aug. Is Harold
Norbery, q years old, Of 1852 North
Forty-ffth avenue, Chicago, was
drowned here today while swimming
In the Missouri river. Norbery, with
three other Chicago young men, was
on the way TO Mexico. His body has
NOT been recovered.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Probate Judge W, W. Bolts and
wife are home from a pleasant outing
at Excelsior Springs, Mo. The Judge
met quite a number Of prominent
Democrats and Is confident the State
ticket will have an old time majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Victor Wayne and family, who went
to Texas several months ago, have re-
turned to Audrain County to reside
Victor says that he likes Texas very
we'll, but Audrain better They all
come back,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Tom and Henry French, formerly of
Mexico, have purchased drug store
at 42o0 Olive street, st. Louis. This
is splendid location and their many
friends in Mexico trust they will en-
ioy nice business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

W. A. o'Erien and daughter, Of Mil
waukee, Wis, who have been the
guest Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
v. ,o'Brien, have returned to their
home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

IN free, also a Ho1na o. HWAmplliool
rblet 't telling all about Swamp-Root,
KIM many Of the thousands Of testi-
n letters received from sufferers
1 In writing DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
'Ssmton, 4 N. Y, be sure and mention
rsner, Don't make any mistake,
IFemember the name, Swamp-Root,
ziImer's Swamp Root, and the ad-
Binghamton, N. Y, on every
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

"a BRYAN'oowherd Democratic Club
snoul1 be organized in Mexico imme.
mediately. In fact there should be a
brsan-oowherd Democratic Club in
every township 10 Audrain countv
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Chas. Buckner and wife left We'd
nesday night for Detroit and other
northern points.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Col. @. r. Lynch, wife and daught-
er, OF St. Louis, are the guests of Hen
ry Mann and wife of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

ing proposition, but is run for the
benefit OF Mexico and AudraIn county
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Frazier and daughter are home
from Rush Hill on visit to Mrs.
Frazier's, brother, Mr.. Parish who is
nuite Ill,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

DR.. e. P. Douglass was here this
week, en- route to his home In Full
ton. DR.. Douglass has been In Illinois
nm huginess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Jesse and Miss
Alma Williams are home from an out
ing In Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

James H. Wigginton, of Columbia,
ia attending bar for Hall & McIntire.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

MrsI Tina Dobyns viii return Sept.
Bird from Colonial Hall, Aryerin, L. l
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

capt. ]. M. Kelso, who went to Ne
braska last fall, has returned TO Mex
leo. Mr.. Kelso's health is rather
Door at present.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

W. R. Carter, Of Fulton, well known
in Mexico, died Thursday August
twentieth.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Wallace Dearing is able to be out
after a short illness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Welcomed home from far and near,
aeries representing fourteen states
besides Washington marched in the
long line Of joyous birds. There were
the sturdy Northegners from Alaska,
the Yukon territory and from British
Columbia.to demonstrate that the fra
ternal bonds of Eagledom are interna-
tional and founded, not on lines OF
race or country, but on lines OF BROTH
arhnnd
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

sxamine the date after
bur name on the margin
/ wrapper Of this paper.
/ you are not paid in adj
ance make your remit
snce at once. The week
Ledger is ST per year,
ways in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Seattle surrendered to the Eagles
Tuesday. The tenth annual conven-
tion formally opened Tuesday morn
ing with more than 1000 actual dele.
gates and about 5000 Eagles and their
friends in the city, and 1t was expected
that 1900 visitors would be In attend
ance by Tuesday night.
After busy week Of preparation on
the part OF grand aerie officials, COM
mitteemen and the local executive
committee, the arrangements for the
convention have been practically COM
pleted and the proceedings were In
full swing on this day.
The streets of Seattle bear 3 gala
appearance. First and Second aven-
ues and Pike street are decorated with
flags, .festoons Of colored electric
lights, streamers of bunting and ban
ners with the insignia Of the Eagles
order. Nearly every building along
these two avenues, from Yesler way
to Pike street, has been handsomely
decked out In honor Of the Eagles.
Many novel effects had been obtained
In the decorations, and the Eagles say
that never before has an Eagle con-
vention city been made so attractive.
OPENING SESSION AT MOORE.
The opening exercises were held at
the Moore theatre at 10 O'Clock and
the theatre was crowded to the doors.
Frank P. Mullen, worthy president OF
Seattle Aerie No. called the meeting
to order and after an orchestra selec-
tion introduced Mayor Miller who
welcomed the delegates to Seattle.
Gov. Mead followed with a speech
welcoming the Eagles In behalf Of the
state of Washington, .and United
States Senator Piles and John Fl. Nc
Graw made short addresses, extending
welcome to the delegates In behalf
Of the the national government and
the Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Theodore A. Bell, worthy grand
president Of the Eagles, responded on
the part of the grand aerie officers
and Frank f. Hering,N grand treas
urer made response In behalf OF tht
Eagles order.
| At2 O'Clock In the afternoon th'
session of the grand aerie was held al
the Moore theater and more thar
I1,OOO actual delegates were present
Two miles of Eagles more gorgeous
of plumage and considerably mor'
noisy than those that Lentulus car
ried into Rome with his triumpha
professions, transformed Seattlei
streets on Thursday. Ii was tht
browning demonstration Of the tentf
Grand Aerie session of the Fraterna
Order OF Eagles. 1t gave Seattle tn
opportunity of seeing the largest pa
rade In the history OF the city, and i
gave the Seattle people a chance T.
, welcome to the mother aerie the fra
ternal hosts from every part OF th
country.
FOURTEEN STATES IN LINE.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

A. B. Smith Carpet 90. offer spec.
ial premium of one dollar for the pref
tiest embroidered towel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27
I'M As Well as Men Arc Made
nj Miserable BY kidney and
BLADDER Trouble.

yigor and cheerfuf-
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out Of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that ii is not unconi-
mon for a child TO be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. If the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

I. E. Romans and little daughter,
Mary, were in town Friday from Mar
tinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

,,-;,o,es tooofien, ifthe urine scnlds
uiiHp Y. ar Il when the child reaches an
|iissn, ~, 4 should be able 10 control the
VIM e vet afflicted with bed-wet.
Ss,sod y upon it, thecnuse Of the diff
L;dney trouble, and the first
lorid he towards the treatment of
snos,S sin,nortailt organs. This unpleasant
4 ~ due TO a diseased condition Of
4 ~ isIsyS and bladder and not TO
/, % IS nIost people suppose.
/ i ~ J. l az well as men are made miser-
olI, aii,h tiduey and bladder trouble,
,".S VIZ need the same great remedy.
osI ',;id and the immediate effect Of
.na. .aaJ poot is soon realized. Itissold
-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-08-27

|ruggists, III MY
',1ed .nd one-dollar
bottles. You may
IA sample bottle
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31
SPRINGFIELD.

Ii was but yesterday we looked and
saw
Thee in thy robe of honor's spot
less white:
And i'm thy strong right hand thy
book of law
Was supplemented by the Book OF
right
But. ah-alas, to-day. we look again
Instead of honor now We see the
dust
OF all thy glory crimson with The
stain
or infomy, where innocence gave
trust.
Yea, trusting ewes once looked TO
thee and felt
Assurance in Thy steady legal arm
And grateful hearts oft 90 thy bless
iugs .knelt
And felt a haven from the demon
Harm
But we have seen thy baser self de-
scond
Into the aendish Tophet of dis
We marked thy sympathetic legal
trend
And saw dishonor written on thy
face.
Lives trusted to thy Keeping. with
the right
Swcat-bought by hrows or honest
toll and care.
Fond homes taN-plodgod TO thy nro-
tecting sight
Met by thy hand murd 'rous arson
fare.
o. how couldst thou pollute the sa-
cred air
That halo o'er the saintcd Lin
coins hcadi
O. how couldst thou disturb the si-
lent prayer
That often by those martyred lpa
were said.
We'll may thou bow thy head m gull
ty shame.
Clothed in repontout ashes of thy
sin.
While trailing I'm grim CORY is thy
name.
urloriously beneath the echoed
din
Thou nccdst not seek thy streaming
hand 20 hide.
Imbucd with ghoulish impriuts'
telling hue.
But seek baptism in the cleansing
tide
or Justice and rcdceming birth a-
new.
-LCCIAN b. WATKINS.
Author of Voices of Solitude. '
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31
Mule Killed Him.

James Mitchell small colored
boy, about twelve years of age. was
kicked and killed by a mule hc was
leading down Marshall Street last
sunday afternoon
The boy was just turning the cor
ner into Madison, when, because the
mule was progressing slowly and
showing some obstinacy. he took the
tail end Of the rope and laid it across
the animals hanks. The mule let
out with both heels. and The boy was
struck on the head
Dr. Eggleston, OF the city amhu-
lance. was summoned at once He
found that the boys skull was frac-
tured. He was taken TO the City
Colored Hospital. where he died soon
after, just as he was about TO be
operated on
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31

The rapid growth Of the work of
the Supreme Grand Council. Indepen
dent Order of St I.ukes. under the
guiding hand and wise supervision
of Lawyer J. Thomas Hewin. made
it encumbent upon the Board TO seek
a suitable location for headquarters
and main Offices. as the temporary
rooms on Fifth Street were found to
be inadequate, insudic-,nt and other
wise unsuited for general Office pur-
poses.
Thus a special meeting was held
in the law office OF J. Thomas Hewin.
sos North Second Street at 2:SO Z.
NJ, on Friday Sept. 25th The entire
Board was present, viz; j. Thomas
Hewin Z. +. jenkins. w. H. James.
Mrs. Belle Christian. Mrs Ora b.
Stokes. Miss Clara Holmes of Rich
mond. Va: Mrs. Lizzie Smith. White
stone. Va. Mrs. Atheline Hin. New
port News Va, Miss Mary j. Jen-
kius. Scottsville. Va; J. A. Pratt.
Baltimore. Nd: !. ?. Archer. Chuia.
Na.,.C G. a. Dungee. Cumberland. Va.
The rooms over the Smith Phar-
macy on Second Street opposite the
Retormcrs' Bank were found 20 bo
available. and "a mo.5 suitable loca-
tion. This place w0 decided upou.
and the Board authorized the pur-
chase of furniture and fixtures with
view 90 having tf rooms ready
for occupancy by the Ers, of October.
Great strides are boiug made 10y
this Order. Its managomont is con-
servatiye, taxation moderate. and an
claims promptly met. 10 is am Order
for the people. OF the people and by
the people. For further information
see circulars, newspaper notices. dep
uues or write headquarters.
An Informal reception was held
at the residence OF Miss Clara Holmes
on 81. John ST. The entertainment
was royal The collation. ample.
All the delicacies of fhe season serv-
ed 90 which the vi-,0rs ANA those
present .ton the cit. 'd.a ul Justice.
IACK STUBS.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31
OK To MISSOURI

We left for St Louis. Missouri and
awoke next morning just before we
crossed the Mississippi River. East
St Louis loOmed up and then the
sluggish waters of the Father OF
Waters could be seen we'll within
its bank for the drought had SINH
larly affected the flow here. Reach
ing the station we walked into the
waiting arms. so to speak of Mr. A.
w. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the
Knights of ESthias of Missouri We
entered the carriage which was wait
ing and We were soon at our desti-
nation. A hurried preparation and
We were at the dining parlors of Gen.
j. Carruthers. where breakfast
was served.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Capitol shoe and Supply Co., Inc.
Reports of the Officers Most
Gratifying. business on
the Increase.

The Second Annual Meeting of the
Capitol Shoe and Supply Co. Inc.
was held at the store OF the COMPANY
2lO +. Broad Street Richmond. Va
on Mouady night. October PC. 1908
The Company has shown a most sue
ccssful career during these two years
Making into consideration that il was
a new feature. Mr.. Jno. r. TAYLOR. the
Organizer and first President deser-
YES credit for his forethoueht in he
ing able to get sufficient number
OF men as stockholders and having
them interested i'm such a feature.
The reports OF our President. Mr.
r. II. Hill and Manager, Mr.. William
~. Hayes were very encouraging and
showed that the business did in
excess of that OF the first year of the
company's existence was more than
$2500.O0. SO much elated over the
results We're the stockholders that
az the suggestion of the President.
the directors were empowered and
authorized 10 increase the Capital
Stock 10 S150OO.O0
II is the purpose of this corpora
ton TO continue the first and only
up-to-date Shoe Store run by our peo
fie in this city. The Management
feels exceedingly grateful 20 its pa
irons which have been a large num-
ber and the polite service given in
the past will be the feature of the
store I'm the future and If possible
10 better accommodate the public. il
may be expected at the hands of our
management.
This was indeed the most success
ful and harmonious meeting since
the corporation organization. After
the routine Of business the directors
were elected as follows:
w. \. Jordan, Rev. w. l.. TAYLOR.
~. \. Saunders, W. II. Hayes, a. ID.
Price. r. T. Hill, r. NJ Crump, A
Washington, Rev. NJ. c. Rufn. 3.
l.. Jordan, w. p Randolph. Edward
Stewart, Samuel Morgan, DR.. NJ. B.
Jones and w. H. Banks.
The officers for the ensuing term
are President and Treasurer. r. T.
Hill; Vice-President. w. A. Saun-
ders; Secretary, T. NJ. Crump; Man
ager, William II. Hayes.
In the future il is the purpose of
the store 10 carry in addition TO its
high grade stock, the best makes of
cheap grade shoes to be found in the
city for men, women and children
and we earnestly solicit the patron
age OF the people of this entire COM
munity assuring them that business
courtesy consistent in the mercantile
world will characterize our efforts.
CAPITOL SHOE AND SUPPLY co. ..
INC.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31
AN AUTOMOBILE TRIP.

We inspected the c. X. Robinson
Company's printing plant 1t is do
ing good business and every inch
of available space is utilized. Mr..
Robinson took us with Grand Chan
cellor Lloyd over st. Louis in a short
while.
A visit TO the exposition grounds
was an enjoyable feature and then
10 the residence where Mrs. c. X.
Robinson better known as Capt. Jes-
sic ID. Robinson holds sway. We had
only a few moments time and we
were soon in the business section a
gain. We met Miss Florence G.. Ro-
hinson. who did not tire of remind
ing us OF that 'forlorn hope" in Gin
cinDatt. We met Mr. William Nj.
Johnson.
Richmond planet., 1908-10-31

Frontispiece: Augustus Saint eau
dens.
Familiar Letters. Augustus Saint
Gaudens edited bv Rose Sfan,Iisb
Nichols. Illustrated with photo
graphs.
The Persistence OF the Uninspirod
\ story. John Fleming Wilson "a
ustrations by Thomas Fogartv
What Organized Labor Wants
Samuel Gompers.
Caroline and Her Note-Book. A
STORY, by Claude G. Washburn IL
lualatlons by James Hamlin Gardner
Soper
SSeotty story, Colin Mckay IL
iustrauons by Gordon McCouch
summers Close. A poem, Madi-
son Cawcin
The Vanderbilt Fortune. Burton J
Hendrick Illustrated with photo
graphs
THAT There Oliver A story Cas-
par Day. Illustrations by w. T. Ben
The Bugie Can. \ poem. s II.
Kemper.
The Golden Fleece. A story Al
Dert kinross. Illustrations by Andre
Castaigne.
Lovings Bend. Edgar Beeeher
bronson Illustrations by Maynard
The Domino OF Behring Beach. A
story, Helen Green.
Fire An American Extravaeanee
r w Fitzpatrick. illustrated with
The fight for a New Navy.