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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02
Woman the Tougher Sex.
Weak Kidneys, Lame Back

Although men. as they run, are per. haps muscularly stronger than women. their inability to withstand the ele- ments and their reliance upon clothes place them considerably below the so called weaker sex in the matter of un- clothed toughness. Women wear clothes for ornament. Men use them as pro tective covering. A group of men ma rooned clotheless on an island in the temperate zone might be expected to dle off in month from drafts and colds and rheumatism. The health of women similarly placed would suffer little from the enforced exposure. The fact appears to be, therefore. that in everything but muscle-in vitality. rug gedness. character. disposition, brain power. etc.-woman is the tougher, not the weaker, isex.-Kansas City Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02
(To be Contlnued.) J
According to History.

A woman who belongs to a con- munity called the Sisters of St. John the Baptist not long ago spent a month in backwoods district. Shortly after her arrival she went to the local post office and inquired If any letters had come for Sister Bernardine. The rural postmaster looked bewildered.
 Sister who?" he asked incredulously.
 Sister Bernardine." repeated the lady. "a sister of St John the Bap- tist."
 T think not" he answered. Then, after some reflection. he added. Say. ain't he been dead pretty near hun dred years now"-Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02
A xantipps outuittsd.

An Englishman of Lymington had the misfortune to live in continuous quarrel with his wife. who was a mod ern xantippe and threatened in case she survived him to dance over his grave It ves her lot to outlive him, but 1t was not 10 easy to carry out her threat The ls1sband had the pre- caution to make an injunction In hIs will requiring bis body to be buried in the sea near his residence and without ceremony. Ths injunction was con piled with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02

to give relief, if taken In time. 10 cures the kidneys. and thus cures backache. lame back. headache, dizzy spells, urinary troubles, rheumatic pain, gravel. dropsy swellings, ner- vousness, languor, sciatica. and all other symptoms of kidney troubles.
 Fifty thousand people have testi- fled to the worth of Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's home case.
 WATERBURY PROOF.
 Mrs William Messick of 596 High. land avenue, Waterbury, Conn, says: Both my husband and myself have used Doan's Kidney Pills and can rec. ommend them. For myself, I never found any other remedy that would bring such relief. I had been suffer- ing with my back for long time and the pain was almost constant. Doc toring did not help 1t much and hav- ing heard of Doan's Kidney Pills sent to the H. w. Lake Drug com. pany for box. Relief came very quickly and at length the trouble dls- appeared entirely. My experience led MT Messick to use the remedy. Neith- CT one of us have had any trace of the trouble since, and 1t gives us both. pleasure to recommend Doan's Ki1s ney Pills"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-02

1ouTs losing money every gay that your tenement b vacant Lei ths Democrat and . tssant days fss
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
In Memnrv of Miss lining.

In memory Of Miss Dora Jung who
passed out Of this life Feb. %, 1908.
She was Al years old December LIST,
1907. She had been in poor health for
some time, the last two months Of her
life she was as helpless as q babe. She
had all loving hands and kind friends
could do to restore her to health, but
God Say best TO take her from as.
She was a believer In the Catholic
religion 10. that.fsith she died.
Dear child thou hast left us, 80 sad
and lonely,
Often / think l hear thy call,
And 90 but find the gone,
Let us be patient TO these Affections.
Not from the ground arise,
But often times celestial benedlctions
Assume this dark disguise.
Although l gave the up with bitter
tears,
l would not call thee from the relm Of
rest,
The weary heavy cross abe has borne
Has surely won her heaven.
Grant her rest for she was weary wait
ing for thy promised light.
By that ever shall increase
Light perpetual rest and peace.
Mother,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Funeral OF W.. Il. Kennan

The remains OF Hon. w. Fl. KEENAN,
arrived at Sis Saturday afternoon
from Pennington, and the funeral
services held Sunday afternoon at
2:30 from the first Baptist church,
conducted by Rev. Truck, assisted by
Rev. Wallace OF the Presbyterian
church. A large number Of friends
we're in attendance, and the floral
offerings we're many and most beauti.
full.
The members Of the Andrain Coun.
ty Bar attended in q body, and the
court house bell was tolled as the pro
cession left the church.
The following were the pallbearers:
honorary, A. G. Turner. 3. Fl. Ed
monds, r. 5. Mckinney, Rob't Kemp,
J. q. Minor, B. r. Hopkins,J J. T. Will
liams and Richard Moore; active S. III.
Locke, w. J. Mason, J. A.. Guthrie G,
+. Clark. J. F. Griffee and O. A.
WithergpOon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
KILL EX-
PRESS MESSENGER

Newton, Kas., March SO A. Bal
ley, Of Kansas City, an express mes
senger of the Wells Fargo Company,
was killed by unknown persons on
Santa Fe train No. IFS, between Flor
ence and Newton, early this morning.
The killing was brutal. Robbery was
the object.
Two safes were ransacked and slO,-
900 in money and jewelry was taken.
Whether this is the full amount the
robbers procured Is not known.
BaileY's dead body was found at 4
O'Clock this morning when the train
reached Newton. 1t was stretched In
a pool Of blood on the floor Of the car,
the head beaten to a pulp. The end
Of the car was spattered with blood TO
the ceiling. There was no evidence Of
any struggle, the indications pointing
to the committing OF the murder while
the messenger was asleep, before he
could offer resistance
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

SUBSCRIBERS to the Mexico Weekly
Ledger are practically unanimously
endorsing the ruling Of the postal
department, and are paying In ad-
vance for their weekly Ledger. Dur
ing the last week or SO we have en-
rolled q large number Of new weekly
subscribers, who are pleased with the
rule OF tone dollar per year 10 ad-
vance" The new arrangement will
prove most satisfactory to patrons OF
newspapers generally. There will
be no complaint In the future Of any
publication being sent to those who
do not desire it. A good clean list Of
paid In advance subscribers will at
tract the attention of advertisers
generally. People who pay for their
weekly Ledger In advance pay for
their goods when they buy them, and
their trade ia worth going after.
There are no dead beats on the sub
scEiption list OF the Mexico Ledger,
and II You want TO reach the trade Of
q representative, prosperous class Of
people you will get into the advertis'
ing columns OF the Ledger at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
FORMER MEXICO WOMAN
FOUND DEAD IN HER ROOM
Mrs. Mary A. Mum Lived a Long
Life Of Usefulness and Passed
Away Peacefully
MuncIe. Ind. star.

Muncie. IND. star.
After a number OF futile attempts
to arouse her mother at the Braun
Hotel yesterday morning at about
7:sO O'Clock, Mrs. VIII e Lesh en-
TERED the room and found the life
less body Of her aged parent, MRS.
Mary 4. Mum.
Mrs. Mum, who was rs years Of
age, had been staying at the Braun
hotel during the absence OF her SON
in-law, W. q. Lesh, who was called TO
Rochester, N. Y. Mr.. Lesh is q cousin
OF Lincoln Lesh. Mr.. Lesh was for
Pmerly proprietor OF the Ringo hotel
at Mexico. Missouri. Coroner Cecil
was called and stated thai Mrs. Mum
had been dead for some time and that
death was attributable to epileptic
spasms suffered some time during the
night and rendered the aged woman
unable to call for aid.
She Is survived by three brothers,
the Rev. w. H. Bates, pastor OF the
| Presbyterian church at Greeley, Col.
the Rev. w. R. Bates, pastor Of the
Baptist church 10 Independence,
Kan and Charles S. Bates, Denver,
Col.
Mrs. Mum was a brilliant student
and an able thinker.
No funeral arrangements have been
made pending the arrival OF her SON
in-law from Rochester.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
BROWNS TO PLAY ATHLETICS.
The First Game Of the Season to
be Played Next Sunday.

Manager Percy Collins, Of the Mex
leo Browns, announces that they have
challenged the Mexico Athletics, Luth.
er Saunders, Manager, for q game OF
ball. The challenge has been accept
ed and they will play next Sunday.
This is the first game Of ball this
season, and the opening Of the ball
year with . game between Two local
teams, both Of which have a strong
squad, should inspire interest among
base ball enthusiasts.
The Browns made q very fine show
ing last year while the Athletics did
some good work, though both had
their weak points. The game Sunday
promises to be q most entertaining
one, II the weather permits, and a
large crowd will no doubt witness 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Rev. Higginton pead

Rev. William Russell WiRginton
died at bis home In Linneus, Linn
county, Sunday evening, aged SO years.
The deceased was an old pioneer citi-
zen Of Audrain County, and one Of Its
Oldest Baptist ministers, he having
been among the first preachers Of this
county.
He is survived by one son, H. j.,
Editor Of the Linneus Bulletin, and
four daughters-Mrs. A. NJ. Conger
and Mrs. George W. Westgate, of Lin
neus; Mrs. O. J.. Barton, OF 1882 Troost
Ave Kansas City, and Mrs. R. p.
Watts, Of Rothvilie.
The remains we're brought to this
city Monday night, and interment
made In the city cemetery, Tuesday
morning at IL O'Clock, with short SER
vices at the grave by Rev. Royal
Jesse, whose remarks were most ap-
.propriate.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending sympathy to the bereaved
ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

II. ]. wIeeINroN and wife, were in
Mexico this week TO attend the fune-
raj Of Mr.. Wigginton's father, Rev.
W. r. WiggInton. II. ]. Wigginton
Is one OF Mlssouri's most successful
and prosperous country editors, being
editor Of the LInneus Bulletin, one Of
Missouri's very best country papers.
He is an old Mexico boy and his many
friends here are proud OF bis success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Charged WITH
BRUTAL ASSAULT
MARY GRIFFITH, OF THIS CITY, is
THE VcTIM-RoY STEWART
STANDS ACCUSED OF
THE CRIME.
The Crime Committed at the Home
OF His Parents Monday Morn
ing. Where She Was Sent
on an Errand The
Young Man Un-
der Arrest.

Mary Grifith, daughter OF Mrs.
Cyntsa GrInith, residing in the south
err suburbs OF this city, was the
victim Of a very brutal assault, Mon
day morning.
Roy Stewart is under arrest charged
with the crime. The girl alleges that
she was sent to the home OF the boys
mother On an errand. When she arriv-
ed at the Stewart home she says that
the mother was not at home, but the
young man appeared at the door, and
when she made her wants known he
told her that his mother was not at
home. he then grabbed her, she
alleges, and pulled her into the house
and assaulted her, twice threatening
to kill her IL she screamed or even
told any one.
The girl is about thirteen years old
while young Stewart is about nine
teen, and . son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Stewart of the same neighborhood.
he was arrested at his home Monday
night by the county officers, and plac-
ed In jail here. The Griflth girl is
reported to be in q serious condition.
The crime for which the young man
is charged is q very serious one. A
penalty for which there Is severe pun
ishment.
Stewart was taken before Squire
Bass Tuesday afternoon, and bis
preliminary though not definitely set
viii probably be held Thursday. His
bond was fixed at $1,000. which he was
not able TO give.
de stoutly denies his guilt, saying
that there is nothing to the affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Geo. Deane Robbed

The residence Of Geo. Deane, fifteen
miles southeast OF this city, was en-.
tered Sunday afternoon and fifteen
dollars 10 money, a gold watch and a
pair Of shoes we're taken. Mr.. and
Mrs Deane were away from home
Sunday, having spent the day with
his brother, and when they returned
home they found that the house had
been ramsacked by robbers --Oen-
tralia Courier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
WHO USES HYoMEIp
The Best People in Mexico Says
Otis Purdy.

No other remedy or treatment fol
catarrh has ever been as popular OF
made 80 many remarkable cures IN
Mexico as Hyomei.
The best people attest It's curative
virtues 10 catarrhal troubles, says Otis
Purdy, whoIis the local agent. The fair
way in which Hyomei is sold, to re-
fund the money unless 1t gives saCis-
faction, was the best proof when II
was introduced that it possessed un.
usual curative powers. Otis Purdy
took all the risk Of the treatment Civ
ing satisfaction, and left 1t to the
purchasers to be the judge.
The sales rapidly grew and TODAY
there's nolother remedy In Otis Purdy,s
stock that has such a large and staple
sale.
The first breath Of Hyomei's heal
ingair kills all catarrhal poison.
Try Hyomei to-day on Otis Purdy's
offer to refund the money If the treat.
ment does not give you satisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THE farmers of Audrain county
wonder why the citizens Of Mexico do
so much talking about the roads in
the county when they protest against
paving the streets. 1t would look
better II the property owners in Mex.
leo wonld have the streets inside OF
the city limits before they find fault
with the country roads. Some of
Mexico's streets are q disgrace to a
country village.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
fhe Weekly Ledger
4. n. WHITE, Editor and Proprietor
L. y. WHITE Associate HditOr


SPEAKING OF an Interesting Paral
leu Governor Folk In the Youths
Companion, says: Respect for law
is the greatest need Of to-day. The
head OF a great corporation should be
compelled to respect the laws regulat-
ing the conduct Of bis corporation,
Is he demands shat others respect
the law that protects the property OF
tie corporation. The anarchy OF
capital, breeding ~lawlessness, should
no more be tolerated than the anar-
chy OF labor, breeding riot and disor-
der. Men should be taught that the
unjastihable killing OF a human being
Is murder, whether 1t is done by one
o. an individual or as q part Of 3 mob
OF a thousand. The dramshop- keeper
should be nia1e TO realize that the law
governing bis dramshop Is just as sa-
cred as the law that protects him In
enjoyment of his property. II 1t were
left to each man to say what laws ne
will obey and what laws be will not
obey, there wonld be no binding laws
at all. The trust magn1te looks with
abhorance on the pickpocket who vio'
lates the larceny statute, but thinks
he has q perfect right to break the law
against combinations and monopoliesi
the burglar views with contempt the
lawbreaking Of a trust, but considers
the law against house breaking as an
interference with his personal liberty;
the CRATER scorns the thief who
breaks the larceny statute, but deems
the law against bribery q blue-laW
the dramshop-keeper calls loudly fol-
the enforcement Of the law against
the man who rohs his cash-drawer
but denounces the law regulating BIZ
saloon as puritanical."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The annual horse sale opens 10 Mex
leo Thursday, and promises 10 be one
OF the most successful that has been
held. This sale will continue Tours
day, Friday and Saturday, and Rome
splendid horses have been entered.
Buyers will be present from sIl parts
OF Missouri and Mexico will add TO It's
reputation as the horse center Of the
earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

JUDGE W. N. EVANS, OF West
Plains, no., who is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Cover
nor, has announced that be will speak
in Mexico Tuesday evening, April z at
eight O'Clock. Judge Evans should be
greeted by q large audience Of Dem
ocrats form all parts OF the county.
curing this campaign all Of the candi.
dates for state officers will likely visit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Hon. J. H. whitscotton T,l.,
Local Option

non. y. n. Whiteeotton Tall,
Local Option
Hon. J. II. Whltecotton n, n.
Monroe county, ina speech Al y
son, Mo-, iayorIng local Option -
parts
"This isa contest OF unselBsA,
against seliishness and greed
OF you here Ia this beautIiul
freed frnm the destroying ineo..
OF the indiscFI inmate sale a, h,
eating liquors 10 heed the Macsaa.
cry from my town. On last Satp,
afternoon a bright young man, /.
the idol Of tho family was taEss
three officers OF TIRE law by !
through our main street to thu ~"
jail for being drunk, while scO,s
men and boys walked the st,ss,
toxicated. He was a mothers +
SISTERS care and hope. While 4
scene was being enacted on thestn|
of Paris, back at the post of dat,
her humble place OF business hi,
ter was walking the floor w,in.
her hands and In the most 4,,''
agony crying out, how can | stani
oh, how can / stand Ill! 1t was,
70 you, Christian fathers and OhI
tian mothers, TO all for help. WIN
remain moral towards or will =.
solve that from this time we win
true 10 ourselves, our fellows and
God. and try to lift the pail that NJ
over the heads OF so many inuov
women and children, occasions
the liquor traffic.
The liquor dealers appeal to tn
tishness OF men and say liquor viii
sold and you Just as we'll Get Ii,
venue from the saloon license
possible that our people will NJ
heed such an argument? Is The N
nue. salve to longer deaden The !
sciences OF the fathers OF this al
old county? 1t is with you 70 aI
your ballots that liquor shall pe
sold 10 the open saloon 10 this cOu
Away with the revenue proposal
Fling II back into their teeth n
insult to your manhood and n
them that as far as you are coueI1
money shall no longer be a conh
tion when the question OF humM
ferlng Is being weighed In the u
OF duty 10 man. Let Us awake
realization Of the duties that da
upon as as good and oOnscIentbu
zens and go to the polls on the "a
OF April land vote FOR betts
brighter days In this county a
and where the brotherhood Of
will be realized In fact and 10
and the open saloon be driys
our land forever"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The worst roads in AudrAin county
are inside OF the city limits OF Mexico.
What Is the use OF Mexico people talk
ing about improving the country roads
and right here at home we neglect our
streets and alleys. There Is a good
deal Of hot air about making Mexico a
city, bat when 1t comes to . show
DOWN. there Is more protesting than
there Is putting Up. What's the use?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

LAST year some Of the paving pro
testers we're very anxious for fear
street paving would be put down in
front OF the churches. With long
faces they went around fighting street
paving because the churches did not
want IT. This year when the church
es favor making Mexico a city those
p~retestors will have to find some other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Mexieo BOY to oklahoma

Claude Sansburry left for Hollis,
Okla, Monday afternoon where be
will engage in the furniture business
with his brother in-law. Claude has
been one Of Audrains's best school
teachers and is q young man Of good
business abilities. His many friends
in this county regret very much to
have him leave, but hope him pro-
In his new home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THE fruit In Audrain county up to
this time has not been injured by
frost, and those, who ought to know,
say we are going to have a splendid
crop this year, unless something hap
pens to IL later on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF CITY PROPN

= splendid opportunity Of buying home at a veg
low price or Of securing valuable rental propffl
bringing good returns
room cottage and 2 large lots in west part ofc'1
room cottage on l lot in south part of city I
Calhoun Street.
broom house on | lot on Franklin Ave.
broom story and a half hi on large lot on Fran
lin Avenue.
oroom cottage and bath; new and modern Y
ProVements on South CLARK Avenue.
room cottage, two lots and stable near South 81
School.
All s -Ht f4Rpt1H HvfranH ID
All property occupied and in good condition. II
on your Real Estate Agent or on
z. D. WORRELL, Adm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

SOME Of the property owners on
Promenade street are still endeavor-
ing to get that thoroughfare paved
An attempt now will be made to pave
from the City Hall to the property
belonging to the Misses French. IL is
understood that the majority Of the
property owners between these two
points on this street are favorable to
this improvement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THE Ledger is informed that pro-
perty owners on Promenade street are
going to protest the paving OF that
thoroughfare. Last year 1t vas claim
ed that paving would have been done,
IL the churches had not protested.
The churches have withdrawn their
protest, but there are still enough
~protesters to defeat the improvement.
With the street paved promenade
would be one Of the prettiest thorough
fares in the State and property
would be worth at least ~one-fourth
mnra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THE merchants of Mexico have ar
ranged for an unusual large spring
trade and have up-to-date stocks Of
goods. There Is no reason for any
citizen going away from home TO buy
spring goods,summer goods, fall goods,
winter goods, or any other kind Of
goods. II you expect your local mer-
chants to buy country produce and
carry large lines Of goods you must
patronize them. IL you expect to
make Mexico a city you must keep
your money at home and keep it NOV
inc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

A MOVEMENT is on foot TO pave the
alley on the west side OF the square
The property owners r tired OF bay'
ing q nuisance In the rear Of theil
stores. You cannot ever plant tur
nips in the north side alley, as vege
tables have to have a healthy atmos'
nhere In which to grnH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The jury In the case OF the State Of
Missouri against Richard Horne, form
erly editor Of the Kansas City Post,
charged with the murder OF ii. J.
Groves, brought In a verdict Of not
guilty Friday morning. Mr.. Horne
was adiudged insane at the time Of
the act, and will be sent to an asylum.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

MEXICO and make speeches The city
ana COUNTY Democrats oommlttees
look after these distinguished
Democrats while they are our guests
All OF the candidates should have
large audiences and careful hearing
There Is 10 reason why the contests
for Office in the Democrats party
should not be conducted In q harmon
ions and pleasant way. Let n E that
all Of our guests are royalty enter
kafnnd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The Kings Daughters, Of ST. Louis,
ha re an Old Ladies Home Club, and
are arranging to assist materially IN
the support Of the Home for Aged
Women, on the boulevard, in this city.
This is q most worthy institution, and
should have the cordial support from
all parts of the State,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Carpets-Carpets

Just received a large shipment OF
good Ingram Carpets and Rugs, good
va. ues BOO up Look at our Carpets
and Mattings. d-w1
Ricketts, & ErAmons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The Ledger is glad to know that
some Of the Catholic Societies are
looking into the question Of establish
ing a hospital In Mexico. II the
Catholics establish a hospital in this
city it will be ti~rst-class In every par.
ticular.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

ANNA GOULD says she has not mar
ried the Prince de Sagan and lie not
going to. Once in the Castellane re-
lationship ought to be enough Cor al
most anyone.