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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

Not only winning fame and motor
iety for having been the birthplace Of
Mark Twain, Florida, Mo-, only a few
miles north Of this city, in Monroe
county, now announces its being the
home OF the Oldest living stage driver
In the United States.
Isaac Greening enjoys the dlstnc-
tlon of being the Oldest stage driver,
bis first contract with the govern
ment having been signed In 1S4S.
II drove Uncle Sans big coaches
and handled his mails on every section
Of the route between Hannibal and
st. Joseph, 2 he said recently. II be-
gun work In lS48 and during the next
twenty years drove total OF 100000
miles, or nearly five times around the
world. Fifty to so miles a day was a
good days travelling.
The government furnished the coach
and four horses, boarded me and the
teams and paid me the magnificent
sum Of sl2a a month. But that was
pretty fair wages before the war. |
sometimes went day and night II
another driver was not ready to 20
out when l reached a station l would
have to keep right on because the
mails could not be delayed.
The proudest time Of my life was
when I was given a 14-passenger
coach, with seats inside for nine and
places for five on top.
1Deer, turkeys and all sorts Of game
were thick all along the line, while up
close to st. Joe we often met parties
Of Indians from over in Kansas. My
stage was never attacked and never
lost bag OF mail nor had a passenger
hurt.
"In December, 1S4s, the biggest
sleet ever known in this country fell.
The weather was very cold and the
sleet remained on the ground all the
winter. My coach wheels were taken
of at Paris and runners substituted
and while the sleet remained the trips
were a regular frolic.
"From Paris to st. Joseph was 300
miles, due to the fact that we followed
the river all the way. All the big
towns lay along the rivers, which
made plenty of mail and passenger
business.
"People who came to Hannibal and
took the stage could get to ST. Joe two
days ahead Of those who made all the
trip by boat"
Uncle Isaac is 80 years old and as
spry as a game rooster. His wife and
ten children are still living and he
has more fun than any member Of the
family. He and his good wife have en-.
tertained the Appeal Editor many
time and we rate them among cur val
ued friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30


THE playground recently establish
ed on the campus Of the north side pu-
bic school is not only.a place OF recrea-
tion for children but is proving Of more
or less pleasure to older people. Each
evening business men clerks and factory
employees are to be found there play
ing base ball, basket ball and gymnas-
ium games. Mr.. ErhIng is on the
grounds at the time andstates the older
men seem TO enjoy IL as fully asthe littlc
folks. Because OF the illness OF Prof.
Elder who was 10 have charge Of the
Seton Indian camp at the Chautauqua
Mr.. Eriilng spends part Of each day at
he assembly. This is not only for the
entertainment Of the children but to
enable him to meet the parents Of
those be has charge Of so often at the
playground. This latest institution
for thesummer monthsIis rapidly grow
Ing in popularity regardless Of the few
whose moss back tendances are to
frown and say 1t is foolish and the
children under Mr.. Erfling's care are
growing stronger as q resu 1t OF the ex-
cellent training he gives them. Those
who have taken the time to inveStt.
gate the playground are loud in theif
praise Of its bensflts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
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|, 80, 70 and 10 YEARS
AGO THIS WEEK.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THIRTY YEARS AGO rms WEEK.

THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
I'D. Tucker and P. W. Hard
ing built new sidewalks in front Of
their stores.
J. Sontag was home from Elk
Springs.
The ten year old son Of Dol, JEFF
Jones died from the effects OF swallow
ing a brlstle, causing hemorrhage.
The real estate frm Of John P
Clark and son had 10000 extra weekly
Ledgers run of the press.
Joe Rutter was running threshinl
machine In Callawsy county.
s. B. Bennett, a well known cattle
trader OF Galloway county, was thrown
from bis wagon and killed.
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
The funeral Of A. ]. Cox, who had
died In johnson City, Tenn, was con
Quoted from the Presbyterian church
In this city.
David c. Cameron, Of Nebo, Ill.,
was married to Miss Pemelia David
son In Mexico.
Joe Mason, the s.year-old son Of J
W. Mason, had his leg broken by q
heavy rolling rock.
Johnny Clark was salesman for tht
Freeman Wooden Ware Factory al
Calkaska, Mich.
Milt Azdell's residence was neal
completion.
Bud, the Q year-old son Of Henry
Robinson, died of typhoid pneumonia
Born to Joe OfTntt and wife, son
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Albert Summer died OF dropsy.
John Myers bought a half interest
in the H. @. Sannebeck meat mar
ket.
Mrs. ]. q. Woods, of Mexico, died IL
Fulton Of paralysis.
Miss Clyde Brown gave musica
at her home at Benton City.
The 4-year-old daughter Of Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. L. Rodgers, OF Worcester fel
and broke her arm.
Miss Annie Spence was at Mulian
ply Hospital in st. Louis,
f. "A. Pearl, Of Mexico, a travelling
salesman for Haas, Lieber & Co., dis
| located his shoulder while putting OF
his shirt.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

RESIDENTS on the paved thorough
fares Of this city are preparing to en-
ter protest. The speeding Of auto
mobiles in some instances is not only
foolhardy but unsafe. There arel al.
ways two kinds Of chauffeurs; the
speed maniac and the sane-driver.
Mexico is fortunate In having more Of
the latter than those who desire to
make their machine deyour as much OF
the flowing road as their brevity OF
judgement suggests. When a man
drives horse, If 1t be only an old
family ''dobbn in incapable Of speed
greater than slow trot, he will slack
en- its'gate before turning or crossing a
corner. The same rule applies to the
automobile. Most Of the owners OF
machines In this city sound their horns
refore reaching corner and also drive
slower. But those who fail to utilize
| the proper amount Of concern 10 their
own as we'll as others welfare had bet
| ter mend their ways before some hu-
man being meets death or serious In
Jury beneath the wheels OF machine,
Where proper care and attention IL
given the driving Of cars Is less
danger than in the handling OF q spir'
lited horses IL is very essential tills
matter should be watched. Mexico
has had less trouble between pedes'
trains and motor car owners than any
city OF It's size In the state and this Is
due. In great part, TO the care tne
owners devote to the sensible running
of machines.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
Going to Mexico.

Mrs. W. I. Bolts will go to Mexico
Thursday for a visit with her friend
Mrs, DR.. Berry. She will attend the
Mexico Ohautauqua. Among the So
cial functions In her homer, her hos
tess, Mrs. Berry, will entertain mum
Der of friends at an elegant six O'Clock
dinner.
AS Mrs. Bolts will be visiting in.h
old home town she expects to greatly
enjoy her outing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

REFERRING to Governor Joseph W.
|olas ovation at the National Demo
'aIc Convention In Denver, 1.-THE st.
zouis Republic says: Clark Howell,
zallor Of the Atlantic Constitution,
Rad who himself was not averse TO re.
#sl'Ing second place on the ticket
FIlh Mr. Bryan, is quoted In upstate
publications., friendly TO Governor
olkS candidacy, as declaring the
hSouri delegation missed It's oppor-
*ahl'y in the Denver convention when
hlled to push Governor Folk TO the
boot
The delegates from Missouri tried
prevent Governor Folk from receiv-
pslhe attention and the honors that
'ee due him." the Atlantic editor is
la0'ed as saying. II they had boosted
ll Missouri you'd have been In the
-'''gnt constantly. Mr.. Folk IS q
man from a big State, and the con
'lIlon wished to see and hear him.
oar own delegation and others, on
Ky Iefusa! OF Missourians TO give
easE Governor a show, we're ready te
~ 'neour time to him. Whenhe was
n'eu tnally he received the greatest
D'nOnstration Of anyone except Mr.
S.an This was intended by The
a'lonal Democracy not only as a re
~ .snl'lcn of Governor Folks services
- - AZ an approval Of his ideas Of goot
R0'ehment."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
Mexico Chautauqua

The attendance Thursday at the
Chautauqua was some little In excess
OF what 1t was the opening day The
programme is not only superior but
the salient features of the first day
Mrs. Haskell and the Markee band
were added to make the session de-
lightful.
After a short concert by the Market
band, that morning, Booth Lowrey, {
very versatile entertainer, was pre-
sented to the audience and pleased
everyone with bis talk. This was fol
lowed by the usual classes that are
scheduled each morning until The
noon hour.
At one thirty in the afternoon th'
Markee band again gave a concert anc
were followed by Mrs. Haskell, whit
gave several of her best readings
Pamahasika and his pets, an act new
to the local Chautauqua, but most en-
tertainlng, closed the program.
Among the guests at the W. Q. I
U. tent are Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Mrs
| M. L. Speers, both of Vandalia, ant
Mrs. Rowena Shaner, Of Jackson,stat
lecturer.
The number Of campers on th'
grounds this year is much smalie
than last. Those who are living Il
tents say the night are delightful,
cool and scarcely an evening pass5
without some camper entertaining
friends.
The Play House is closed during tn
ohautauqua and Mr.. Treloar Is show
ing the pictures each evening In th
assembly tent. ,,,,. %
The 0hautauqua programme 10
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

TIE attendance 50 far at the Chan.
lauqua has been very good. There is
no question that it might have been
better but comparison with other
seaIsit is improved. With the ex.
ception OF the first day when some OF
the talent failed to put In appearance,
no fault could be found with mapao.
er Stokes offerings. Thursday espec-
lally was marked by a very entertain.
ing programme. The addition Of a
band aud one that is capable Of both
popular and classic selections has
proven a happy move On the part Of
the management Unfortunately the
Markee band is lengaged for only a
part Of the present session and are to
be supplemented by band of jubilee
singers. Jubilee Singers are very well
but Mexico has always had any num-
Der OF them in our midst. There will
&c general regret expressed when the
Markee band takes It's departure.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

EVERY business institution that ad-
Ertises judlclously in the newspapers
|VarabIy secure prompt and profit
BE returns. Merchants OF all kinds,
tOiesSiOnal men, in fact every one
IhO caters to the public, should not
afraid to come out and solicit busi-
es in a fair and open competition.
shebanks and trust companies Of Mis-
.uriare especially taking up the ques-
OnOi Advertising In newspapers at
zB time, and the st. Joseph Obsery-
j editOrially says: "Four months ago
reCtOrS Of this bank doubled the an
: pal appropriation for advertising ex.
enseS and instructed the officers to
pend most of it with the daily papers.
he effect Of this campaign OF pub
cItY is shown by the increase in de-
Dsits between the last two official
lis, In the three months, from Feb
70 May IA, 1908, the deposits In this
ank increased from SS79.667 80 te
s2l666, or more than 100000
ith the exception Of tile six months
pm Aug, %, 1907, to Feb. IA, 1908
hlch included the period Of the pan
this company has made a STEADY
loWth, but nothing comparable will
Be last three months covered by 1t
i'eTtsing Campaign"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
MEXICO AUDRAIN COUNTY
SMALL EXPLOSION AT ICE PLANT
cassius M. Clay, owner of the Plant
Was Standing Near and Mar
rowly Escaped Being Iniur-
ed = Explosion Causes
Some Little Excite
ment because Of
Noise.,

What might have proven a serious
accident for Cassius NJ. Clay, owner
OF the Mexico Ice plant, occurred Fri
day afternoon at 2:45 when the head
Of an amonia cylinder blew out. Mr.,
Clay was standing near at the time
and the flying piece Of iron narrowly
missed his person.
The noise o. the explosion was
plainly discernable in the western
part Of the city. Its location led
many to believe something terrible
had befallen either the Ice Plant or
the Dittman shoe factory. Mr.. Clay's
many friends will be glad to learn Of
bis not having been injured. The ex-
plosiou occurred through some foreign
matter interfering with the working
OF the drum.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
CHARGED WITH DESERVING WIFE
Mrs. W. G. Adrey Is Suing Her
Husband for Deserving Her
Both Parties Are From Van
dalia-A Number Of Wit
nesses Here.

With head bowed and tear eimmed
eyes Mrs. W. G. Adfrey, Of Vandalia,
sat in the circultlcourt room Friday
and listened to the loving letters writ
ten by her husband after be had left
her. They were replete with endear-
ing terms and words Of safection. but
all lwere to the effect Of having tc
leave her forever. Mr.. Adrey is beinl
tried before Justice of the Peace AL
len Stallings, on the charge ofwife de
sertlon.
A number Of citizens we're up from
VandaliaIas witnesses on the case
which is attracting considerable at
teption in that locality because OF the
nature OF the defense.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
Gets First Place.

At the festivities held on the Fourth
of July at Brunwick, the accession be-
ing the opening of the public bridge
across Grand River, the flowers used
by the Elks on their decorated rig in
the flower parade at the Missouri
Drummers Convention held in this
city, were used on a rig in the flower
parade at that place on this occasion,
winning first prize. They took third
place In the parade at this place.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
Leeallv Beheaded

Freiberg, Saxony, July 24.-Grete
Beier, the eighteep-ye -year-old daughter
of the Mayor Of Freiberg, was behead-
ed last night some time between dark
and dawn in punishment for the MUIR
der OF the man to whom she was en-
gagged to be married.
The executioner Of this young wom-
an reached the city last night. He
carried thin, long box, containing
the ak with which he did his work and
brought with him also handbag with
a suit OF eveningrclothes. The wear
ing Of this garb is an official require
ment OF the sombre occasion.
Preparations for the execution at
the prison had been completed, and
the man did bis work quickly and
privately and departed from Freiberg
as quietly as he came.
The executloner is an anonymous
person sent here from Dresden on the
announcement that the King Of Sax
ony had refused to pardon Crete Beler
for her crime.
The personality Of this young girl
and her thoughtfully arranged murder
Of her fiance, a civil engineer, named
Preffier, attracted international at
tention.
The social position Of her family
was very good, and she became en-
gagged to Herr Preffler, a rich young
professional man. At her trial 1t was
brought outand she admitted with
the utmost simplicity, that she visited
her fiance's house one evening, gave
him cyanide Of potassium in drink
she mixed for him, and then, to make
sure Of his death, shot him In the
mouth with his own revolver.
She then dropped the weapon at the
dead mans side, placed a forged will
In her own favor on the desk, together
with note OF goodbye, also forged,
saying that he feared to lose her love
through the revelations Of dishonor-
able liason.
In addition to these papers the
young girl also left behind package
Of forged letters, purporting to come
from a woman In Italy, accusing
Preffier Of desertion and threatening
to tell Crete everything. These forg-
cries were SO skillfully done that Ithey
deceived the police and tthe Coroner.
Crete fell under suspicion about a
month after the crime through love
letter that she wrote to an unworthy
man, limiting at what she had done.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

George Matthias Leaves Theatre.
After filling the position of stage
manager at the Grand Opera house
for several years George Arlington
Matthias ihas resigned from Manager
Waterman's forces and has accepted
the position Of cashier in S. s. How
ards Fix 1t shop.
Mr.. Matthias is q young man OF
sterling qualities and very popular
While connected with the theatre he
was universally popular and his new
position will make many more friends
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
The Story Of q Medicine.

It's name--vGolden Medical Discovery
was suggested by one of its most import
ant and valuable ingredients : Golden
Seal roct.
Nearly forty years ago, DIR. Pierce dis
covered that he could, by the use OF pure,
triple-refined glycerine, aided by GER
tain degree of constantly maintained
heat and with the aid of apparatus and
appliances designed for that purpose, ex-
tract from our most valuable native me-
dlcinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use Of alcohol,
SO generally employed. So the now world
famed NGolden Medical Discovery" for
the cure of weak stomach, Indigestion, or
dyspepsia. torpid liver, or billousness and
kindred derangements was first made, as
It ever sln4e has bAen, without particle
OF alcohol IN its maRe-up. .
A glance eNattAe iuN LIST oi Us lngredI-
Sds % sbpaw p5.Rtfu tba. II Is sSe from Ike most
valuable medicinal ro6ts\ Mound growing
in our American forestsS All these In
gradients have received the StIQl gest en-.
d0fsEment from the leading medical ex.
perfS, EeacheTs and ltegS an QfGtR11Q
MedicG who recommend them as the very
best remedies for the diseases Tor Which
SGQlden MedlcaL-QiScQYerY Us. -Ady ylsed;
Attic book Of these endorsements has
been compiled by DR.. R. V. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. Y, and will be mailed free to
any one asking same by postal card, OF
letter addressed to the Doctor as above.
From these endorsements, copied from
standard medical books OF all the differ,
ent schools of practice, it will be. found
that the ingredients composing the told.
en- Medical Discovery are advised not
only for the cure of the above mentioned
diseases. but also for the cure q all ca
tarrhal, bronchial and throat affections
accompanied with catarrhal discharges
hoarseness, sore throat, lingering, oil
hang-on- coughs, and all those wasting
affections which, II not promptly and
properly treated are liable to terminate
In consumption. Take DR.. Plerce's Dis
covery in time and persevere IN Its use
until you give It fair trial and 1t Is no
likely to disappoint. Too much must not
be expected OF 1t. 1t will not perform
miracles. It will not cure consumption
| In its advanced stages. No medicine will
| II qCtU cure the affections that lead up tt
consumption, u taken IN time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
RECEIVES FINE OF $500
W. G. Adrey Fined by Jury Under
Charge OF Wife Desertlon-c Case
Went to Jury Late Friday AZ
noon before Judge Stallings.

After hearing the testimony Of a
large number of witnesses,sa jury Of
six In Judge Stalling's IS court fined W,
G. Adrey,.of vandalia, s1OO for wife
desertion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrey were married
In Vandalia last February, and lived
together until about the 26th Of last
March when be left to go to Okla
homa to seek work as stated by Mrs
Adrey. After that time he is charged
by the plaintiff with ceasing to sup.
port her.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
MISS RosAMoND's
ELECTRIC BRoUGHAN
VIII Shortly Ride In a Brand New
Electric Vehicle-Very Stylish
and the Best Made Of fAuto-
mobile for Women-Will
Reach This City
Shortly.

We are indeed growing more like
New York levery day." Miss Ida
Rosamond has purchased one OF the
latest Of the new electric broughAns
and will soon be riding over our paved
streets In 1t. The vehicle is the latest
thing in the automobile line for wo.
men and Is simply ideal for any kind
of use except racing and touring.
Miss Rosamond's machine will
reach here shortly from st. Louis. 1t
is one seated with top and very sty-
lish affair In every way.
Mexico is probably. the only one OF
smaller cities In the state with such a
machine The electric automobiles
are silent and luxuriant and this one
will prove quite an addition to Mex
ico's already list Of cars.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

DOoSters for Mexicoa and Missouri" f"
.u' slogan of the Mexico Business
,Sl usuS association is a most commend
~ one Slowly the long distance
suuer throwers of the community
NIsOsln9 weeded out. or course it Is
sa nply impossible to absolutely rid
n.a s',seS ~ OF these civic parasites but
@u ,u lne few that remain will have
nv rsas ~ Il any effect on the progress Of
@.lIy' Mexico is rapidly forging tc
~. .s'ront The present summer has
h1aS' a que IN which some things Of great
s.,. "aen' have been attained. We arc
Nss 's'r advertised than ever and that
s'uS much TO a city the size Of Mex
!" The drummsrs convention. ant
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30

*DAME fashions dictums have been
sOre or less OF an eye sore to the mas
SblIpe portion Of the world for CEN
bfies. Whether IL Is from mans un-
&auicured artistic sense or merely a
leans they utilize toward discourage
h the modlstes bills cannot positive
! be stated. 1t cannot be gainsaid
h Dlrectoire gown with its display
kuinlne beauty usually reserved for
orus girl and the Merry Widow hat
M itse xtensive proportions which
aOye such a nuisance to those nearby
L foolish. But many Of the little
syleS now popular with the ''lady Of
h house are most sensible. The" Soul
&Sr hat is comfortable and a bit
hsller than that named after the
sy lady in weeds. Grandmother
udals" are far more comfortable
ban the high, french heeled foot
bar that isso popular especially with
Be short girl who desires to appear
u. Other evidences Of good sense in
smlnine dress are the short plain
slrts With jackets 10 match. The
y Of wearing light jacket when II
/ cool is safe guard against cold dur
|e those evening dances when one
bcOmes over-heated so easily. The
bort waIsted dress is a boon to the
laid whose waiste is not long and the
bipless idea" does away with q GER
|u Uncomfortable expense The
n for the hair makes stray locks be-
Ae and the collar support Is an adj
|nct Of neatness not TO be displsed.
considered woman is most
|rtunate today in what Dame FASH
|nhas ruled shall be and the longer
bod sense is utilized In the dictums
dress the happier both sexes should
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
Honor whom Honor Is Due

Editor LEDGER
Mexico, Mo-, July %, Il see in yes
terday evenings Ledger that John A.
Knott, who is candidate for re-elec-
tion to the Office OF Il. Il. and Ware
house Commissioner was in our city,
Prior to the last commission it has
been common expression that the
Office should be abolished. N1J that
the Office was not NECESSARY but that
the officers did not perform the duty
they were elected to do, and were
merely cats paws" in the hands Of
the railroad companies to do their
bidding and draw salary from the
State. Mr.. Knott has thoroughly
demonstrated that the Office is not
only necessary, but is one OF the most
important 10 the gift Of the people
when filled by an honorable and con-
scientious man. have no acquaint.
ance with Mr.. Knott but will say
from his record 10 the last four years
as Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sloner, there ought not to be vote
cast in Audraln county against Johr
A, Knott for reelection.
VIM. Vivion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-07-30
OLD MAP OF STATE OWNED
HERE.
William BedelI Has Map Published
In fs3i-Believed to Be Only
One Of Its Kind in Exist
ence-InterestIng His-
torieal Relic.

A map Of Missouri published 10
1881, when there were only thirty
counties in the state, Is the treasured
possession OF William Bedell. OF this
city. Mr.. Bedell believes the old map
is the only one OF its kind in existence.
The thirty counties defined on the
map are Marion, Randolph, Lafay-
ette, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Ray,
Clay, Jackson, Boone, Cole, Galloway,
Montgomery, Pike, Lincoln, St.
Charles, st. Louis, Jefferson, frank
lin, Washington, st. Genevieye, ST..
Francis, Perry, Madison, Cape Girar-
deau, Scott, New Madrid, Stoddard
and Wayne. The.latter county was
the soutbmost county. 1t ran strip
Of aboutforty or fifty miles across the
southern part OF Missouri.