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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Returns from furloughs yesterday
We're: John BreZil from Worcester;
Daniel O'Donnell from Salem; Henry
Edwards from Lowell; John c. Hale
and George E. Colesworthy from Bos-
ton and David Gillen from Albany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

James beware, alias James II. De-
Forrest of Worcester, late Co. A, LIST
Md Cav, and James H. Hyde of Hol-
yoke, late U. S. S. Ohio, Santiago de
Cuba and Princeton, have been admit
ted to this Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

The Taconnet baseball team will &C
to Winthrop this afternoon for a game
in the Trolley League series. Saturday
the team will play Cobbossee Inn at
Gardiner and the boys hope to bring
back both games and thus keep ur
their reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Edward Simpson of this city and Eli
Gregory of Fairfield will go to Augusta
this afternoon, where they will COM
prise the battery for the Postal team in
the City League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

= DR.. and Mrs w. E. kershner are
ENJOYING an automobile trip down in
washington county. This was the
Aeld Of the doctors medical practice
for several years before entering the
partnership with DR.. M. S. Goodrich.
They report good roads and pleasant
greetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

The Co. II baseball team was out on
Alumni field Wednesday, evening for
its first practice. The members of the
North End team were out and a prac
tice game was played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Stevens Of
BroOkline avenue are receiving con-
gratulations on the birth of a son born
Tuesday evening. The 81. pound boy
has been named Orel Percy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Hon. Horace Purinton left Wednes-
day for Capitol Island, where he will
enjoy a few days vacation with his
family, who are staying there through
the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

One man was arraigned at the SEES
sion of the municipal court Wednes-
day morning for common intoXication.
He was sentenced to 60 days in Jail,
besides the costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Paul Adams, alias James Clark, of
Cambridge, late fireman on the U. $.
S. Fort Henry HowQuah and Prince
ton, has been re-admitted to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Fred A. Knauff Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is visiting at his home in this
city for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Capt. John DAILY of Home Co. f, is
again on duty, after enjoying a short
le ave of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

The body of the late Julia C. Kitchen,
who died at Corinna, was brought to
this city Wednesday afternoon and
taken to South China for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Burroughs were granted yesterday to
John Z. Cahill to Manchester. N. H.,
John Hutchinson to New York City and
John CDonnell to Seymour, Ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

A special business meeting of the
Knights of Columbus will be held at
7 80 o'clock this evening. All members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

James l.. Rea has returned to his
old position of sergeant major in the
adjutant's office. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Reunion at New Sharon Aug. IA.
The annual meeting of the Old Home
Week reunion at Weeks Mills, New
Sharon, Me, will occur Aug II. If
|stormy the next pleasant day. The
different committees are at work, hop
ling to make this the best reunion yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Mrs. Vesta E. Larkin of Belgrade is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. l.. c. Stevens of Brookline avenue
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Herd of Winslow
have gone to Shebage Islands where
they will enjoy a vacation of two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Stephen r. Clark, late Co. G, 31st Me
Inf, has been granted an increase in
pension to SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Harry Grady is visiting friends il
Albion and Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Miss Beatrice Strange of Boston is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Samuel
Osborn of Ash street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15
Today's Concert.

quay VUUCSTts
tMarch-"A Transatlantic Greeting
Mfssnd
MISUNDERSTANDING Robsepierre''
Sittolf
Waltzes-"Jolly Fellows" Beifstedt
Seiectlon-'The Bohemians," Rossini
The Rosary" iNevfn
lntermeZZo-"Napane Williams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

Henry McVeigh of North Vassalboro
was in the city visiting Sunday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15
|leCASSET, WATERviLLE
PENNINGTON R'Y co.

arrangement of train service In effect
ne q. 1892.
PONG soUTH-Leave Albion 6.2O-ll.0o
NJ, So. Albion s.32l4i.1s A. M, stops
en- signaled or on notice to the conduc-
China G40-l1.0 A. M. Palermo 1.OO-
A. M. Newells 7.l0-11.bO A. M. stops
en- signaled or on notice TO conductor
eks Mills 10 A. M, IL 10 P. NJ. Wind
7.S A. M, 1880 p. M. Maxcy's 7.3S A.
is3 NJ. stops when signaled or on
ice to CONDUCTOR; Cooper's Mills 7.5O A.
l2.G q NJ, No. Whitefield 500 A. M.
M. .sWhitefield SIS A. NJ, Lis p. M.
% Tide $50 A. NJ, 100 P. M, Alma Cen
S& A. lbs p. M, stops when sig
co or Pm notice to conductor; Sheep
~ 4 A., 1,50 P. M; arrive Wiscas-
40 A. NJ. els p. NJ
0ING NORTH-Leave wiscasset 1890
=, 800 P. NJ, Sheepscot, 1920 A. M,
Nd Alma Center 1928 A. M. 1923 p.
MODS when signaled or on notice to
Ctors Head Tide 1875 A. M, $50 r.
Mnitedeld 1850 A. NJ, 3,45 p. m, No.
seneldsl1 10 A. NJ. 400 P. NJ, Cooper's
u;9 A. M. Alb p. NJ, Maxcy's
H., 4.23 p. NJ. stops when sig
" on notice to conductor; Windsor
M AS P. NJ Weeks Mills II. 10
4sS p M. Newelrs 12.25 A..
~. stops when signaled or on
Conductor. Palermo 1926 A. M,
y. China 1886 A. M, SIS p. M.
Alhion 100 A. M. 5.22 P. M. Stops
mgnaled or on notice to Conduc-
SSSsSlon ar. Ito p, M, $50 p. M.
n CES-Unavoidable delays ex-
sad ssubjeet TO change without no.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

officer of the day, Capt. John Daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

PEANUT CART AT CORNER OF
Common and Main streets. Summer and
Winter carts and all fixtures. For cash
Only. Peter Wedge, Wateryille. jy14d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15
CONNECTIONS.

Nl.casset with Ma:ue Central Rail-
~ Wiscasset wits stage to and
~ UOthbty Harbor, A. M. and r. M
~. ExpEses Company transacts
On this line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-15

George ,Arata of HalIowell was visit
80 friends in the city, Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
ELECTRIC INTER-URDAN
PROCURING FRANCHISES

The Mexico. Santa Fe and Perry
Traction Company, Of Missouri, il
busy procuring the franchises foi
their tracks through the various cit
les the line passes through Ths
company has nearly 12 miles Of city
trS kage on the los miles Of line al
ready arranged for.
In Hannibal there is 3 IL miles;
New London, mile; Center, mile;
Perry. 1-2 mile; Mexico. 2 miles; Co
lumbia. miles. and Fulton. IL
miles.
Columbia was to have had q LITTLE
over mile, but when the business
men learned this would take the line
arross one side Of the city, they call
ed meeting and worked with the
company to have the road pass
through the central part Of the city,
especially in the business section. The
line in Mexico viii likely pass
through he city 9 blocks from the
square. They had hoped 10 come
in the City Hall block and establish
their station and build an office buile.
ing there but some Of those in that
section objected. 50 they gave up the
plan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

THE se5setk1z q PFsal5zzR TAFT of
ths fzzsaaS North Shore q Naaesaetsu-
s4a1s for he okfefal Egu1sE bazns.
saiS EeEy, sarEElSsa 10 Cos Eh0 ss
fzzagI-zF VIA tie zztErzl i,szgsses z1st
AttEzat<ozss q thls pser1sss sUz1Des
resost ssszAG1 q or cogntET. NOs
ox8y ussz szs1 wszsz u dissizae1ioa n
lEeraeaFs zze soe5eiy. sz5dry sE1h1zs-
sa1osx, EaEzlsers eza tbelr fAzlbes.
iyaZ EzzT l5zErl1ns AMzarGaxA have
E4zS@ fAsszr szEzss- bJzsss up0z the
KsFek sAazs. EszT y. LozgfsTAON
zzzas RasseH LoEsl, RsF- DE. I'd
Ezsa ETsssr Hale. R<ehzrd Henry
Dzzsz. gr-, zz1 DzzSeI Webster have
III fozzd Al zhsdi1g pEzes IN this
l0Ts4exz q EzEEer Ts1Tszrs. ard
Chzzies s1EleE. wishing the Man
ehazer zelghboEhOod for the ftrst
tize, pso1OuDce6 Il more beautiful
thzn BlzrTSEz. the summer home Of
Nzposeon III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
MAJOR JOHN WARE DIES
MONDAY NIGHT.
Well Known Audrsin County Plant
er s0eegmbs After Extended H.
ness-Funersl to Be Wednesday

Mai. John Ware. aged &c years, one
0 Andrzin cOunty's most prominent
planters, died Monday night at 10
O'Clock, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. W. NJ. Thompson. west Of his
city. Maj. Ware was recovering from
an operation when he became afflict-
ed with serious carbuncle and sue
eumbed.
Maj Ware lost his wife in Febu.
airy. He moved to this county years
ago from Newport, KY. He is sur
viVed by two daughters, Mrs. W. c.
Jesse. Of this country. and Mrs W. NJ
Thompson. also Of Audrain. The
funeral viii be held Wednesday af
ternoon at 1870 from Hopewel
church. The Ledger joins the friends
Of the family In extending sympathy.
He was a brother Of Mrs. Alberi
White and prominent Baptist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
ExEcu1Rlx,s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given 'D
ters testamentary upon the es
Lamertne Lakeland, OF Auu'' n
ty, Missouri. deceased NV M
grated the undersigned, LOUIS 4
land. by the Probate Couf' h
county OF Audrain, bearing u
18th day OF April. 1909. IN
All persons having claims 4,AS
said estate are required 70
them TO me for allowance wl'I = m
year after the date of sala =
or they may be precluded ',O" y \
benefit OF such estate ana
claims be not exhibited w""
years from the time OF tne ~
tlon Of this notice, they VIII ~,
ever barred. Louisa Law"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
WELcH-VAHcE WEDDING
TUESDAY M

N. 3. Welch, Of KeytesYille, Mo-,
and Miss Catherine Vance, OF Hersey,
Michigan were married at the Meth.
odist church parsonage in this city
at nine O'Clock Tuesday morning
May 9Th, the Rev. C. N. Aker offici-
ating. Mr.. and Mrs. Weleh left the
same day for their home near Keytes
vile.
The Ledger extends congratula.
tions and best Nishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

Screws IN : buggy body ezEse the
paint 10 crack and The EoOd TO Eplit
This Is fact. and 70 prove ID yOu
have eEly 10 inspect a few buggies
tia; have ben used year OF zOze;
fke ORES vita the solid. EzoOosh
pazelS via bear the 'NOoz" nzne
plzte ard the ones with the erzekee
gzHeis and sp0gted paint VIII bear
Eoaas oaher name plate. Moon
Brox' pafeut J4sglezs and screEbess
buggy body looks right After most o.
the Others are ready for the junk Pile
We Wzn2 10 SLOW you bon = really
god bHEEY Is bEih Give u a
chanee- G. v. Robertson. Mexico
No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

THE Ledger Is glad to know that
q biH has passed the legislature
which vii make 4 very unpopular
TO carry q gun" Beading the bin
line By line. Repre- statiye Hull de
cIsred that ftbe police departments
of every city, town and Village in the
state oaght to post copies Of it on
bulletin boards, and publish fl In the
newspapers. - we TuasG stop the gun
tfing habit The people who WTits
eoagrztzlzsA1g Hs On passing the bin,
do nOt know how good It Is. In the
firz place, e vipes oaE Absolutely
eTery excEase for deadly weapon be-
ing carried By anybody but q sheriff.
policeman or otkaeFs whose bona
fies duty IL TO execute process. civil
Or cFiminzl, perzons trzFeIing In 2
cCEslzno1s Journey through the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
FUNERAL OF J. N. cooNs
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

The funeral of J. NJ. Coons, who
was found dead Friday at his home,
was held Sunday afternoon at 2:SO
from the residence by the Rev. w.
NJ. White. of the CnIistian Church.
The Dall bearers we're: r. r. Ar
ncld, J. T. Johnson, Geo. Robertson,
A. s. Houston. w. J. Mason and Jno.
Ablay
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

This means that EheEzffs and
rzzrzhals eannot Issue permits To ezg-
~ rsFClEers- Mayors psrTuifS win al
bs HlegzL FrDu meaning fine In
the po4ics eoErt Il VIII nov Be pen-
iteEgLaEy osfenss. To be tried In a
criminal oourz whh no ozber evidence
Necessary To send a man 10 the pen
itentiGrT than 70 prove that he had
= pistol. a pair af knocks, a dagger
slHng Shot, DIRK, billy, sword. cane o.
anything else of that Estnre, IL The
BeKt thing 20 being b.sAirs6 the bars. e.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
DID RIP VAN WIElEUE
N BOONE COUNTY
CAMPBELL ST. Joss MAY HAVE
BEEN ORIGINAL OF IRWsG's
FAMOUS CHARACTERIZE DIED
TWO YEARS AGO.


MNaAANHA-AAs
lSbs k-o.rE bu, that The Oglgi.2l
rh-1zsfsf u Rlp Van RiSls vas an
ola rezsd@ns q Bsone e1u-y, In
appezrzrne. Acstozs 1aA hzsits. the
ca1rzcter1Earioz bT Joe gsf1erz0a Ezs
slsoz i1snticzl v5tA the Ets q Camp
bell s. Joan. vh0 dss tE0 yszrs sg9
az his boze eighs zizLzs ezz q 90
iEzsiz. Re vas s. yszrE Cd
s. go1n was unqos Ia h hahtz
he always wore a sloEicA cos- ana
truussry fhz; were fAssass-t togsehs-
b. a xoo.sen p.eE e. tts bsk- 4 siosck
bE1rk hzt was dressed d0El far o.
AS has1 On As fsat - Er-s =
bSoc zzE a s5os- Hts fAse xzS
Ez,soth -s1zvez zod srrfkizE IL Is fen
t-rzE- his syss we're hsaa and lEizk-
nag Eaa hss sxPrssEs0s PsrpsfEzliy
careless zzd 'ihzvpTESl1ckT." HIS
o.ly th0zght vas q lie Prgss1-
ST. loan msEs have zrrrzEts1 lie
s-1szr50z q W&khinErDa Irving rho
cane thro1gA Booze e0gzty Eo-e
thAn hzlf = ee1-zry ag0- Irving Vas
lo.okizg for material for his books and
skssehsA As 81 JoAn's Do1hsr vas
a Yzz Blbb,er q New YO-k s PROB
able that Irving k1sE sOzstsl-g q
his tz-her there.
Many q tie o55sr rssSesaEs of tie
eozrry knew ST Jokn a. = bzskuo01s-
nza Who E0zS eozs 10 t5En. sci
liz sus1 prO6nctS and fhsa Ezka
merry In his OEz fAzkso1- SO1e Ct
his quaint jsszs are sziH remembered
His trips to t0En we're lookaa for
ward TO By some who had beeoms In
terss.ed In Lis scoenrrscEiss-
81 John had b@sa married AID his
only soa was kiIlsd II CRster'E fam
o1a fight with the Indians His IO3eh-
ness uzy have been one cs3se q lis
lzEk Of zmbitiOn or care His lie
xss . daily rO1tize Of -day-drezn-
ing fIiBsd IL with occasional work
70 prUTSde means Of existence. But
his character wzs as Ieffersnn por-
trays Rip Van Wake the Area
dian rsgzbond q the world Of
drezES~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
The Weekly Ledger
r. "A. WHITE. Editor and Proprietor

TIE movement started By Rufus
Jackson 10 establish Missouri Sad
de Horse Breeders Association il
one that should be accorded tht
hearty cooperation of eTsrg s&oals
b0rssmzn. Mexico 10 thecitY foi
naeh a EsOFmesnt TO BE- born InAs
much as We are the center a tAs
-NissOaf saddle horse pruanciDg &C
ilon- Tie rssstin= 10 Be bslS bsr'
Saturday, May Is. kh0sld be Eell a.
isA2sa AID TIE plans for ihis Oegzni
al "a fursaerpS-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

The present misunderstanding in
Kentucky Ia depIorabie." said Rufus
Jackson. father Of the movement.
"oye, $1,000 has accrued in the
treasury Of the American Saddle
Horse Breeders Association In the
IS years Of its existance and the
fight seems to be over the dIsposl-
tiOn Of this sum. Missouri horses are
gaining the recognition once pos
sessed by only the Kentucky breed.
Our horses would bring fully as great
prices If We finished them before Of
fering for sale.
MY idea is for the horsemen Of
this State to organize a registration
association Of their own. All funds
that are placed in the treasury from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

registration fees win be utilized for
purposes Of publicity and the praises
and worth OF Missouri horses viii be
advertised to The entire world.
We are producing some Of the
greatess animals and slres Of the
day and this movement win be one
means Of bettering conditions for us
as well as placing US on a higher
plane. have discussed the plans
which are in a very inchoate state
at present, with all OF the local horse
men and they have concnrred with m
opinion and state they are willing
to register in the association. am
now preparing letters to be sent to
other saddle horsemen in the State
TO get their assistance"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
RIN6O HOTEL OFFERS CUP
|. FOR WINNER OF 2 MILE RACE

The management Of the RingO Ho-
Tel viii offer a sse silver cup our
ing the Mexico Fair Aug. 70 70 q,
inclusive, for the Ftnner ID z-ulise
sooe race Open To school boys q the
county under IS years of age The
cup VII sbortly BE- on exhibition In
this city.
MOs Of The schools in the county
have track teams and some Of The
best distanee runners from each
school EfB go into training inmedi-
ztely for this event i win settle
the championship Of the county. The
cup via BE- handsome Oyiag cup q
style popular zs athletic trophies-
Mexico has several distance ran
BsTs vbO viii enter and vzndaliz aisc
ElH have men in the race. The
ereR BIDS fair to be one Of the
greztsst features Of the race meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINS IA ] hiNS
Notice is hereby given th@ y.
of administration upon the e's'
Ferdinand A. o. JerichoW "
drain county. Missouri, ,ceceas'O !,
been granted the underSisneu' I
Jerichow. by the Probate UOui'
said county of Audrain, beafns
the 4th day Of May, 1909 !.
All persons having Gains
said estate are required TO 'D,
them to me for allowance Sl'1- 4,
year after the date Of said ~
or they may be precluded irOn
benefit of such estate and
claims be not exhibited THniI d
years from the time OF Tue "
tion of this notice. they wiz
ever barred. Julia Jerieno,,
9-4t Adminis'ra'"N
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

StONN F0LSENS
Notice is hereby given to d0Ci'
ders In the Mexico, Santa Fe AN !
ry Traction company OF SS.'
that there viii be a meeting y
stockholders OF said oOmpanI y
at the Mexico offices Of SAD
pany in the city OF Mexico ss'.
at ten O'Clock on Tuesday, 'ap
1903. for the purpose OF vo'iAs "
increase OF the capital s'OCA
said company sl5V'V"
that abe authorized capital SOA
said company shall be sl,O0O,V% !.
BY order OF the Board Oh :"
Matthias Crum, President
tors 9-gt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
Rufus Jackson, Of This City, Father of
Movement Horsemen Concur
Meeting To Be Saturday May Is In
Mexico

saddle Of Mexico
Missouri Saddle Breeders Association This
inception present fight
Kentucky
business
The funds utilized
fuing saddle bringing
called Saturday.
for purpose of psnechng organization
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
PROF. /. }. HICKS
APPOINTED.

Prof. l. J Hickc has been appolnte
by State Supt- Gass as conductor OF
colored Teachers Institutes for Z
counties. The Institute will be held
at st. Charles. Prof. Hicks is a
good eacher and his work viii be
satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

The smart, up 'o-date women I
day,
Know row to bake, wash, sing
play;
Without these Talents a wife SIX
Unless she takes Rocky MOG1
Tea. Criswen Drug Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
ON FOOT TO ORGANIZE
MISSOURI SADDLE HORSE BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION FOR REGISTRATION
COUNTY COURT N FAVOROF
NEW JAIL AND CONUTYFARM

The Grand Jury returned a YER
dict decidedly against the present
county jail and poor farm" said
Judge Alex Carter, Of the County
Court We are in favor Of new
buildings and l believe the people
are. Why doesn't someone present
US with a petition to put this mat
ter to voter"
Judge Carter further stated the
need for new institutions Of this
character was very necessary in
Audrain county and he believed il
wouldcarry IL placed before the peo-
pie. He further stated:
Every Grand Jury for the past
three years have passed on these two
il stitutions and each time they have
expressed their opinions in favor Of
better and more sanitary quarters
for lie criminal and poor. On ev-
cry side | bear favorable comments
on their yerdicis and / am led TO
conclude by these expressions the
citizens Of the county are ready to
vote in favor Of new Jail and a
county farm.
"a petition bearing names Of resi-
dents from all parts Of the county
would be the best, though one with
but 100 signatures is all that is re-
quired TO put the question to vote"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
MEXICO, sANTAE TRlrl1
COMPANY OF RIss1,
GRANTEDA FRLIII

The City cOunen at =, -
meeting Of that body Ss,. 1'S
specific purpose of oOptlds.
franchise Of the Me1ieO ~
and Perry Traction con,,e' :, 900
MISSOURI Monday night, rr,,,
them a franchise. Within !
from the date Of passing 4.
company has promised ~
written acceptance to IN. I.
the instrument viii be nan =.
The franchise viii be accent.
The company is given -
70 operate It's road through i
for freight and passenee,
and the company win give
the sum Of 5000 when h
construction, as an innrzn,. :.
ing the streets used in puO.,
tons al the completion q, a.
through the city.
The Traction Company ,a
the use Of only two strse,, :
city, Western Ave, and " III
They propose to enter III. III
the northern terminus a. ~
avenue extended to the ct, n
They run down this stree, !,
son. thence In a S. ". S,I
over a private right Of va, j
Meeting with Liberty street :, !,
enberry street. thence west a
erty to Fair Ground aYsn. h
which the city limits vlllh n
ed over a private right Of Va,
The power To be used 4 +
electricity or some other finn
proved power other than ssan /
cars are TO run along these tb,,,l
fares not to exceed a create, ~
tween than 3 hours apar. nj
to be charged from one pOIn
line to another point on ii. 4
line in the city ot Mexico il h
the sum Of 5 cents, and the h
rails TO be used are to be 0rl
Tee ran.
The company asks for asJ
franchise from the date Of rsn|
They offer their bond Tor ths l,Bs
performance Of the work and \
that work viii be begun q
road within Is months after d. !,
ing Of the franchise and that /. ,
viii have been competed vitts
years from the date Of grantrI
franchise.
Besides the granting Of a irs.I
TO the Electric Railroad Con-
the City Council accepted The ri
ferson street paving. The us
on this street which was ths ,
point Of contention has been
over and placed in a flra4kAl
dition from one end to the otAs
Other Council Notes
Ed. Miller was granted pslzu
TO build a four foot walk Ala
property on Western avehOs /
Rice was also granted the
priyiledge.
Street and Alley Commits
structed TO look into matter a
ing trees taken out located iusI
OF EllIott's Stove Lining FaciOr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

Thomas Mathews, Of Pueblo, Colo.
was the guest OF w. II. White and
family Sunday while en- route home
from the East
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06
FRED JERIcHow DIES
SUNDAY MORNlN

Fred JerichOW, 81 years old, diec
at his home II miles northwest oi
this city Sunday morning OF heart dis
ease. The deceased was sick but a
few hours. The funeral was held
Monday and interment made at New
Hope church.
The deceased is survived by a
wife and four children. They are
Mary, Paul, Earl and Russell, all re.
iding at home.
The Ledger extends sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

See the $500 Value White Bed
Spreads for s1.9s. all this week. at
MeLoney's.
LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

The Missouri Printing Co. has
moved into its commOdious new
quarters. Just west OF the Postoffice.
LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-05-06

Miss Florence Kirkpatrick is in
Idaho on a visit TO her brother. Jim,
who is very i'll OF typhoid fever.