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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Theodore Miller and Miss Ethel
Stuart were married Wednesday after
noon at 4o'clock at the Methodist par
sonsge by Rev.O.M. Aker. The'groom
is a son Of r. B. f. Miller and wife re-
siding northwest Of this city. The
bride Is one OF Audrain's most lovable
daughters and cultured young lady /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller will make their
home on his farm In this county.
The Ledger entends congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
A Fish Fry Near Mexico.

fhOpClAJ gNuhVSAUtASs
Price Packwood, wife and baby
William Huston and wife have return
ed from much enjoyed visit with the
family Of Milton Roberts, who resides
near Mexico.
Labor Day they went fishing on Long
branch, about II miles north Of Mex
ico. There was between fifteen and
twenty in the party and they caught
about 200 pounds Of fish. The fish
weighed from five to twelve pounds a
piece They enjoyed fish fry which
will long be remembered and all feel
much refreshed by their delightful
nusfnU
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Vol. L.

REFERRING to the Hon ch.n.
Iiark brand Of Democracy the s.
Louis Republic edItorially saws.
maen Champ Clark went down Ia pa.
clnc be went 10 talk old-fasbIoned
nlssouri Democracy TO Demoerats
and talked 1t.
Majority rule being The updamentsl
principle Of Democracy, and organIza
ZION The only means Of winning vie.
tories, he gave bis bearers the penn
me Jsifersonian doctrine when he
told them that tle highest test OF a
good Democratic politician Els to ac.
cept defeat within bis own party with
cheerful grace, and then turn in ana
nelp elect the fellow who beat him
Mr' Clark has been In politics long
enoogh 70 have received some hard
knv cks, but everybody who sees him
once knows that be is still fresh and
inlt OF Democratic light.
Until Champ Clark fastened his
grip unoreakab'y upJn it. thete we're
mt ny rough-and-tumbles In tue N u,h
District. fis nas outlivsd them, He
was defeated IN hls attempt 70 make
Ball Cue Demo ratio CANDIDATE for
I1yernor. He frankly confesses that
ae mas seen many things Ia politics
tnat fasped him. H. has been heavily
sat upon by Josepnus Cannon and
eiu6oed into dumbness with the
Speakers gavel.
he has experienced defeat and he
has seen his friends defeated. And
ne truly lntim Ited 20 tue natives at
Pacific that he Is a winner now be-
cause he was never soured nor cast
iown by failure. liza man can,tsmile
ana look pleasant In a backset, he had
oetter Ret out Of the game Of politics
In the best defense OF the Missouri
primary law that has yet been made,
champ Clark, at Pacific, talked the
kind Of Democracy that Missouri
democrats like to hear. It is the
democracy Uf getting together and
snowing The Republicans under so
leep that they can's crawl out before
0ne spring thaw comes. And that is
snat Missouri Democrats are getting
sauy TO do.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

PPettiest Girl at the Shoe Factory.
A committee, composed OF Colonel
Frank VanNess, COL George Pearson,
Prof. DeFOrest Lambert, Col. Lester
Franklin aud the writer, all lovers OF
the good and the beautiful, visited
the Mexico Shoe Frctory Thursday
afternoon and was cordially welcomed
by Manager win Morris and DR.. Louis
Mckee, factory physician aud keeper
OF the books, aud DR.. McKee's accom-
plished and pretty assistants, Miss
Ora TomlInson and Miss Anabelle
Criswell, two sweet girl graduates.
Tue committees mission was to select
the most beautiful girl employed at
Ibis factory. The task was a difficult
one, as there are so many pretty girls
employed ~ the factory that the COM
mittee became ratified at one time and
had to be taken to the top Of the high
water tower to be reiuvenated. But
again casting goo-goo eyes at the
''angels without WINGS" the commit .
tee came to the conclusion that Miss
Dollle Dudley was the handsomest
young lady employe Of the factory,
and The trying ordeal ended.
Miss DJllie Katherine Dudley is
an exceptionally pretty girl, is an
extreme brunetta and A charming
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Folk Publicity Bureau Formed

Jefferson City, Sept. 9.-At a din
ner given by Gov. Folk at the executive
mansion last night a Folk publicity
committee was organized to maintain
bureau in Jefferson City to advance
the interest Of Gov. Folk In the sena-
torial CONTEST.
Former Congressman NJ. e Benton
Of Neosho was made chairman OF the
committee aud r. W. Napier, former
secretary Of the State Committee, was
made secretary. Napier will be IN
charge Of the Jefferson City office ana
will supply campaign literature to
Democratic papers throughout the
State. The organization is similar 10
that headed by Nelson W. Mcleod 10
St. Louis during Folks campaign ior
Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
The List to This Fund is Rapidly
Growing and up to Date Forty
Names Have Been Added-Make
Your Subscription Immediately

The subscribers to the Associated
Charities up to date are; Ferris s
Cauthorn, ]. Blum, l. NJ. Greer, G w.
Roberton, R. D. Worrell, Fred A. Nor
rls, George Fl. Kunkel, ]. C.Pasqueth,
Elizabeth Burnett, S. S. Howard, ]. NJ.
Ragsdale, R M. White, Griffee s.
Martin, Joseph Barth, Rev. A. A.
Wallace, w. G. wilkins, A. B. Smith,
Mrs. James Atkinson, Mason Greasy,
John J. Steele, Mrs. w. w. Pollock,
R. s, Martin, Mrs. Frank Sanford,
George Robertson, Henry Llewellyn,
s. g. N. Phillip, W. W. Conner, r. P.
Hopkins, Sam Locke, Sam Sharp, B.
D. Rodgers, Miss Dinwlddie, Miss
Rosamond, McPheeters Bros, John
Beal, J. Gallaher, O, NJ. Aker, W. H.
Morris, Rev. W. NJ. White, Mexico
Implement Company.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

John Bohm Dies Near Thompson
John Bohm, age II years, died at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs. e. f.
Casper residing 2 miles west Of Thomp-
son Thursday morning at $50 o'clock
of heart disease. The deceased had
been in Ill health for some time. The
remains we're taken to Monticello, ILL.,,
Thursday night for burial.
The Ledger extends sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Potts residence Sold.

Hon. Joseph A Potts has traded his
fine residence In the southern suburbs
Of Mexico to Henry Meyer for a splen-
did 800 acre farm, just east Of Mexico.
We regret very much to have Mr..
Potts sell his bone In this city, but
trust he will in the future, as in the
past, at least spend his summers In
Mexico, where he has SO many warm
t1arannaI friands
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

The transcript in the change Of
venue In the case OF the State OF
Missouri VS. Clyde Cow was fled in
the Audrain County Circuit Court
Friday afternoon. The transcript
contains q pages of typewritten mat
tea. The case will be tried at the
January term OF court.
This case has been brought from
Lincoln county. Clyde Cow, 1t Will
remembered ifs to be tried on the
charge Of having performed a surgical
operation on Miss Lizzie Gleason, an
Elsberry school teacher, last Febru
ary, TO whichlher death was attrib-
uted, The amended petition contains
three counts upon which the defend
ant will be tried.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

A check for $50 made out TO Frank
Smith and with the name Of ]. G.
Lakeland signed to 1t, endorsed BY +.
r. Smith and drawn on the First Ma
tional Bank was given to the Pitcher
Jewellery Company in this city We'd
nesday afternoon IN payment for a
watch which the firm had sold to the
man. The check was dated on the eth
Of September and on this date Mr..
Lakeland was either at Amarillo Tex
as OF Elks City, Okla.
The stranger entered the store Of
Mark Pitcher and asked to be shown
a watch. After looking at the stock
he bought one which was sold for $40,
and IN payment for the same he gave
the above named check receiving sl1
In money. When the check was pre-
sented at the bank to be eashed IL
was turned down and after investlgat-
ing the matter it was found that the
check had been forged.
Who the man was or where be went
no one seems to know. He was a stran-
ger In town. He is reported to to have
been dressed In a checked suit Of
clothes and wearing black hat.
Howard Cook has returned to his
home In Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
A BIG ESCORT MET FOLK
Three Towns Heard the Governor
In One Afternoon and Evening.

Perry, Mo-, Sept. 11,-Governer j.
W. Folk spent the busy day in Rails
county yesterday, speaking three
times. He entered the county at
noon and was met beyond the city
limits Of New London by delegation
on horseback, in buggies and wagons,
headed by brass band and glee
club Of twenty young women, and es-
corted into the town, marching
through the principal streets OF the
county seat. His speech in the court
house was heard by 4 large crowd,
many coming ten and fifteen miles to
hear him. A drive to Center, ten
miles. away, was the next move and
there large crowd heard him in the
public park, remaining until the close
at night. Then he came to Perry, IA
miles, where 1000 were waiting, and
listened from 0 9o'clock until nearly ii
at night.
In New London church bells we're
rung on his entry. TO the town and
blacksmith shops fired anvils.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Mexico Mo.
Carl billiard Comes Across.

Carl Edward billiard, of the firm of
Miller s. billiard, has the thanks of
the good looking people of the Ledger
for large juicy water melon. Carl
has just married one Of Mexico's
prettiest and accomplished girls and
the happy couple will go to house,
keeping at cozy little home on Cole
street, after a tour In the west. We
extend to this lovable couple the glad
a.. May they live long and prosper
and raise many sweet-water melons,
is the wish of their friends. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Farm Sold.

Captain P. V, O'Brien has sold bis
fine 2aO-acre farm, south Of Mexico,
to Col. J. W. Buss, Of Golden, Illinois,
for s65 per acre. Possession given the
first Of the new year. At present
Capt. O'Brien is undecided as to what
he will do, but the Ledger hopes he
will not leave grand old Audrain-the
home Of pretty ladies, brave men,
fine stock and where prosperity and
happiness grow on the trees in close
touch to Cottonwood Springs. Dill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

GOVERNOR JOSEPH W. FOLK de-
ilseled splendid Democratic speech
At II a. N. Friday morning to . mag
nlficent audience at Vandalia. In
spite Of the early hour there was
large attendance of farmers from Au-
drain Pike and Rails The Governor
mad the closest Of attention and was
enthusiastically received.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Large store Burns

at Cape Girardeau.
The monster clothing store belong
ing to Chas. Ruckner, a brother Of
Mrs. @. r. Gibbs, OF this city and
Buckner Rsgsdale, formerly OF Cen
tralia, was burned at Cape Girardeau
Wednesday. The building and stock
were a total loss.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Major Tazwell Smith is home from
Galloway county where he and Col.
Bill Holman, Of that county, have
been fishing on the Auxvasse for a
week. Major Smith told us q fish
story that had fourteen rattles and
two buttons to IL. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Enioyable ,Barbeeue.

A most delightful barbecue was en-
joyed at the 0. AW. Lewis farm, Just
northwest of Mexico last Friday.
About forty or fifty Mexico people
were present, and three sheep with
trimmings were disposed Of. All pre-.
sent had q royal good time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Corn And Stock

Judging Contest
The Directors Of the Missouri State
Fair offer liberal premiums to the
young men Of the state for proficiency
10 judging Live Stock and Corn.
The premiums aggregate nearly
100000 In cash. The Educational
value OF this work is apparent and is
hoped that many young men will enter
these contests.
Write to the Secretary at Sedalia for
entry blanks and full information at
once. The State Fair dates are
October 3-9. Entries close September
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Former Postal Clerk Com
promises Suit For So, 600.

Montgomery, Mo-, Sept. edward
Harold, a former postal clerk on the
St. Louis s. San Francisco Railroad,
who sued the company for s6o.OOo
damages for alleged injuries in a wreck
has compromised bis suit, receiving
AZ 600, 1t is claimed he was perman'
emily injured. The case has been pend
ing some time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Sheriff ]. L Coal Of Galloway County
passed through here Friday en- route
from st. Louis TO Fulton with two
prisoners, Albert Custer and William
JohnsMeyer, Gwho are charged with
having robbed the NIX. ST. depot at
North Jefferson several weeks ago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

II took two OF Chamberlaln's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets last night, and
l feel fifty per cent better than L
have for weeks, says ]. ]. Flrestone Of
Allegan, Mich. "They are certainly
fine article for biliousnes. For sale
by Criswell. Drug Co. Samples free
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Hickory Nuts Wanted

guarantee 81 per bushel
for shell bark hickory nuts--if
worth more will give more.
Must have them. Gall and
contract with me at on ce.
Sam Morris.
Mexico Mo. 26 4t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Meinhart Sannaahtl.,mAk e mr. - haeS'
Receives Painful Injury.

Receives Painful Injury.
While adjusting some Of the parts
Of the electric coffee mill Wednesday
afternoon, Mienhart Sannebeck had
the end OF his middle finger on the
right hand cut off just below the first
joint, The injury is quite painful
but 1t Is hoped that no serious results
will follow. Mr.. Ssnnebeck will be
seen at his place of business as usual,
despite the accident.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Edward Rodhouse to Entertain,
Col. Ed Rodhouse, the handsomeSt
rural route mail carrier that ever
went up and down the pike, is having
the beautiful lawn moved east Of bis
residence preparatory to giving the
overworked postoffice clerks a picnic
and love feast, Col. Sam Malone will
be orator Of the evening and Percy
Treloar will move his Play House to
the lawn for this gay occasion and q
warm time will be reeled off. We'll
be there and will crate DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is well named. For
pains in the stomach, cramp collie and
diarrhoea it has no equal. For sale
by Criswell Drug Co,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Isaac Westrope has returned to his
home In DeValls Bluff, Ark. after a
visit with bis brother, William West
rope, and other relatives In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Col. Johnson Davis, Of Southwest
Audrain, is home from a pleasant
visit to Toledo, Ohio, friends. Col.
Davis says be had rattling good
time while In the buckeye State"
Dill,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Evans left Satur-
day for B. B, Springs, near Bowling
Green, where they will make several
weeks stay. Mr.. Evans many friends
trust bis health will improve during
his stay at the springs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Fine Audrain Apples

That Are Large
Jack Morris had several fine apples
from the orchard Of Mike Shonp, near
Rush Hill. They we're Of the Wolf
River variety and almost as large as a
man q head,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Everybody will find it to his interest
TO attend the great Cock Robin sale
OF Birkshlre hogs TO be held at Aux
vase, Mo, Thursday. Sept. "a,
O. A. McCue 81 T. @. Henderson
0T.1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

o Tinsley, delegate to the con-
vention at Moberly returned home
Thursday afternoon and gave the fol
lowing account Of the meeting:
The State Convention Of the Grocers
and Butchers Association closed at
Moberly Thursday. The convention
for next year will be held in Kansas
City which was unanimously selected
by the convention as the meeting place
next time.
Several resolutions were passed.
One of the resolutions was a de.
nouncement Of the proposed law that
is talked Of being introduced at the
next general assembly whereby q mer-
chant must record notice Of the sale
Of his business at least two weeks
with the recorder OF the county and
notify the secretary Of State before
the sale can be made. The second
resolution requires all local assocIa-
tions to set apart one day in the week
so that the proprietor, bis family and
bis hire may have one day of rest.
Thirdly, resolution . was passed
making it misdemeanor for Ia mem
Der Of the association to advertise
falsely concerning his goods.
The following are officers for next
year;
President, A. S. Werreymcyer. St.
Louis.
lst Vice President, p J. Langan,
Kansas City.
Secretary, b. G. Chinn, Jefferson
City
Treasurer W, A Barks, Springfield.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

THE Democratic state platform
at Jefferson City is a sound, sane
comprehensive statement Of the prin-
ciples and policies Of the rank and file
Of the party.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Miss Maybelle Wales is home from a
visit of several weeks in Moberly and
Monroe county,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Thos. Clyce, wife and daughter,
Miss Mamie, of Montgomery City, are
visiting John Trimble and family near
Santa Fe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
PASSES FORGED CHECK ON
IPILcHER JEwELRY COMPANY

Cheek Called For $50 And Was Civ
en- TOThe Pitcher JeweIry Com
ranyin Payment For a Watch The
Man Had Bought-Eame off. G.
Lakeland Signed to it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
MECo AUDRA COUNTY MISSOURI THURsDAY sEPTEMBER n
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
80. 70 and 10 YEARS I:
AGO THIS WEEK. !
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Harvey Smith and J W. Daniel
we're partners in the insurance bfisi-
ness
Joseph Murray was recovering from
a severe spell Of illness.
Mr.. Sharlach received telegram
telling Of the death Of Miss Augusta
Fuller, at Springfield Miss Fuller
was a sister Of Uhss. Fuller, Pres
bsterian minister, formerly Of Mex
leo.
VIM Cordner purchased the Chas.
Bullard farm Of Slo acres for 5000.
B. Bishop a tralnman bad his arm
br ken and otherwise bydIy bruised
while driving some cagtls the rail-
road tracE
Miss Craddock, OF Mexico, had
charge Of a select school AZ Uentralia.
John Burkhart, son Of Judge G. H.
Burkhart, was killed while coupling
cars at Centralia.
R. G. Sutphen clerked for P. W.
Harding. 81
Frank Uoatsworth was with Char
ley Baker In the real estate and in
surance business.
TWENTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Jacob Roses grocery store was en-
tered by burglars.
The fifteen months old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Noble Barnes fell In bucket
of boiling water and died from the
injury.
Jas. P. Powell, who had been con-
nected with the establishment of
Day 8 Gilliland, OF Farber, accepted
a position with Joe s. Vic Barth, of
Mexico.
Marriage licenses were granted to
q. S. CORN and kziss Mollie Glare;
John Burks and Miss Carrie j. Gra-
witt; Joel 7. Hit and GIlly M. Lowry,
all Of Audrain county.
Miss Ida Bloom taught 10 Galloway
county.
Philip Thurmond, aged 81 years,
died at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. Scott, on Promenade street.
James Heller died from injuries
received by threshing. machine acci-
dent
TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Announcement was made Of the en-
gagement OF Miss Emma Haskell, Of
the city, and Arthur Holmes of
Cairo, III. The wedding to take
place Sept %.
Miss Nora Humphries taught at the
Walker school house.
The residence Of D. Householder
was entered by burglar.
Marian Thompson, an old and re-
s2ected negress, of Perry, was burned
to death by her clothes catching fire
Mrs. Sarah Mcintosh, aged IS years,
died at the residence Of Geo. Throck-
morton.
The livery barn Of Mr.. Robinson at
Sturgeon burned. Ten head of horses
and all the vehicles were consumed.
Jos Weimer, John T. Mason, A. S,
Houston, j. B. Owen, Gabe Blum,
]. e. Jesse, f. v. Gentry, Ben Haskell
and J B. Graham attended a Masonic
at Central, ll2 miles north
west OF Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Foddy s. Carrlco are building a big
grainery for Lamertine Lakeland,
south of town. John Foddy and Joe
Carrico are artists In their line andao
nothing by halves. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

J. w. Bernett and wife passed
through here Friday In their automo-
bile en- route from Chicago to Kansas
City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
Learn TeIegrapby

School opens In Mexico, Mo. Oct. 10,
Tuition half price until Oct 10th.
Operators make $50 tp $l25 per month
position guarap" 9e par
ticular aaBill Ragsdale shipped a ~
Addle Monday to Col. d. u,
dit "a At "a Anrville, Mo. This mMo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
WILL OF THE LATE
JONI W. FOX.

His Son-in Law Made Executor of
the win Without Bond-Property
Bequeathed to Wife for Her Use
During Her Life Time, and Three
Children.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
billiard : Strain

Married at the Methodist parsonage
at $50 Wednesday evening by the
Reverend OM.Aker Miss Ruth Strain
and Carl Dillard. The bride is a
daughter Of @. W. Strain, manager OF
the q. S. Poultry Coat this place
and is young lady Of culture and
refinement. The groom is a son Of A.
billiard also Of this city and is young
man of good habits and fine business
ability. He is at present connected
with the grocery firm of Miller &
billiard.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. billiard went to Moberly fol-
short visit, but have returned and
are now at their home on N. Coal ST.,
which the groom had prepared for his
bride.
The Ledger joins the many friends
Of both Mr.. ana Mrs. billiard In ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes for long and happy life.
Born, September 7th, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Pratt, a big, bouncing boy,
which tilted the beam at IL pounds,
His name is VIM. Bryan Pratt and bis
father says the bright little youngsteI
will be one Of the most artistic horse
shoers that ever happened, because
VIM. Bryan Pratt took his first drink
Of water at Cottonwood Springs and
is happy on the way. DILL.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Rev. A. A. Wallace and John X.
Brown are home from a meeting Of
Presbytery In Galloway County.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Ernest Blum lost his fine driving
horse this week. He had refused $500
for the lanimal on several occasions.
Its death was due to tetanus.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Geo. Whaley is here from Colum-
bus, Ohio, on his vacation. Mr..
Whaley has good position with an
electrical firm In Columbus.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Vandegrift are
visiting at Bonneterre, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Mrs. ]. W. Zeyely, Of Muskogee,
Okla, is tue guest of her parents,
Col. and Mrs. Green Clay.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Mrs. S. j. Barrick, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. @. W..
Gallop, has returned 10 her home In
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

A corn carnival during October
would bring thousands Of people to
Mexico from Audrain and adjoining
counties.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17

Mrs. W. R. Rodes and grandson,
Ryland Rodes, are home from q visit
with Or. Ian Rodes and family in
Boulder, Colo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
A Few Good Lots.

In q county seat town In Texas:
which / wish to trade for stations or
jacks. Apply to W. r. Hensley, Buell.
Mo. 20 II
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1908-09-17
STATE CONVENTION AT KAN
sAS CITY NEXT YEAR

Retail Grocer ana Butchers State
Association Closed at Moberly
Thursday Several Resolutions
Adopted and oficers For Next
Year Elected.