Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-11-26

Richard K, Nichols, west Of town,
lost a valuable horse last week. The
animal suddenly dropped dead while
hitched to a wagon.
Miss Ella Geary, of Mexico, was the
charming guest a few days ago of Mrs.
Charlie Brown, who lives in the Cot
tonwood Springs district.
Luke Hunt is now travelling in the
interest of Bob Hooton's big Usage
orange crop. Bob has lots Of 'em.
DR.. Wade Cauthorn, who has been
In the west for years, is home on a
visit. The noted physician looks good
and feels good. He tells the Owl that
Clark Garrett is now at the head Of a
big Salvation Army aggregation at
Ogden, Utah, and is saving thousands
Of sinners from the brand Of the burn
Ing every day. o, glory, o, glory !
The Owl had feared Clark had fallen
by the wayslde. We now smile.
Col. John Il. Sacre, former mayor
Of Thompson, was the Owls distin-
guished guest Saturday. We hear
that Col, Sacre is soon to wed one OF
Audrain's fairest maidens. John is a
splendid fellow and we extend to him
and his bride-to-be the glad hand.
Col. Rufus Underwood, mayor and
merchant Of Thompson, has been ap-
pointed postmaster Of that thriving
town. Col. Underwood is a man
among men and M OF Audrain's most
prosperous and best citizens.
The government building will not
be built on the vacant lot just east Of
the Shoe Factory. Dol. x. p. Ball, the
Owl learns, has bought the lot and has
built a ~sky-scraper meat house on said
lot. 1t is known as Union Market.
Col. Howdeshell is manager Of the
market. Boneless liver will be made
a speciality. o, joy /!
Col. Sam Malone, the expert mail
artist, is soon to address the Salvation
Army people at Cottonwood Springs.
He will also make a short talk to the
Flat Head Indians and lift the lid.
Col. Malone is a fluent talker and
brings smiles mingled with tears Of
much joy and d warm love feast will
be reeled off. Ed Dermody will be
present and sing several hallelujah
songs. o, joyl
A ID course dinner will be reeled of
at the Hotel Wayerly Thanksgiving
Day at the low price of % cents a
plate. Come early to avoid the rush.
Bryan and Taft cannot be present but
send their regrets to the Ledger Owl,
also 30 cents. Thanks.
Meredith Armistead and Richard
Gentry are over in Galloway county
hunting black haws and persimmons.
They went in Meredith's automobile.
Joe Pratt is building a fine modern
six-room residence on his farm, seven
miles west of Mexico. Hiram Fergu.
son is the master mechanic. Tie Is
assisted by T. B, HasSler and Ed Pratt
Joe Pratt is walking boss. When the
house is completed 1t will be known
as High View Home. From this point
one can easily see the residence OF
Col. George Pickett, looming up In
the distance like 80 cents when a man
is broke. Joe will move to his farm
about March first next.
Curtis Bybee and j. d. William!
went hunting on Postum Walk Mon
day. The Owl is told that they baggec
II rabbits and % quail. We can hardly
believe this lie but will let it go a.
that. Williams is said to have KILLED
10 qaafF at q single shot. o, fudge.
n Miss Pauline Criswell, of Southwest
Audrain, is the charming guest Of he
grandmother, Mrs. Frank M. Williams
Mrs. James Kemp has returned
, home from a delightful visit to he
sister, who resides in the state o
Texas. Mrs. Kemp also visited rela
tives In st. Louis.