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Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

ONE OF the most salient facts inn
pressed upon the mind of an observer
at these annual Horse Sales is the
number of fine animals which are
taken from the State. Yet when an
other twelve-months has passed and
the far reaching voice of the auc,
tioneer is crying the sale once again
there are just as many fine animals
c%atalogued as before. This is an evil
dence of the p%ropensities of the Mis-
souri, breeder. He Is blessed with the
finest stations and mares in the coun
try and though the demand is great,
yet the supply never fails. During
the past year several grand animals
have left Audrain county. But there
are Just as good left in the fold as
before. Like the sun, which we know
VIII rise each morning, Audrain coun-
ty will continue to raise the best
saddle horses in the world until old
Sol fades and fails to rise above
the purpose Swallowed horizon to kiss
the quiyering leave and smile away
the dewy tears of chaotic night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
A TO
BE USED FOR
HOTEL

In order to better accommodate his
customers t. j. Hoxsey has rented
the south room of the lower floor and
all the rooms upstairs with the ex-
ception of the n occupied, from DR..
Bragg. DR.. Bragg, however, will con
tinue to keep his office at its present
place.
The building is located on s. JEFF
ferson street, just north of the Hox-
sey Hotel, and the rooms rented by
Mr., Hoxsey will be used in conjunc-
ton with the Hotel. The room on tn
lower floor is to be for a sample
room, while the upper rooms are to
be used as sleeping apartments.
Mr.. Hoxsey's business is such that
the main building is not sufficient
for the accommodation of his custom
ers and has rented this building for
hotel purposes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

ing a Roman Catholic picnic. There
were four in the surrey, all children
and three of the number in
jured. They were Raymond Moore,
Richard Moore, Dolores Connors, and
Madge Connors who escaped unhurt.
They we're brought to the Wabash
passenger station on the engine whic
struck them and taken Immediately
to their homes in this city. Raymond
Moore is suing for $780, 900; Richard
Moore for $4,000 and Dolores Connors
for $4,000. The last case was tried
in the January term of the Audrain
county circuit court and the plaintiff
given $3.50. The case is now in the
st. Louis court of appeals. Mrs. Mary
Connors, mother of the injured girl
also has a suit for $4,000 expense
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
HAS $4,000 IN
SUITS THROUGH MisHAP.

The striking of a surrey by a Wa
bash engine on July End, 1907, in this
city, resulted in the railroads hav-
ing $4,000 in suits filed against them
here. The case of Raymond Moore,
by his next friend against the Wa
bash, one of the suits, began Thurs
day at the special term of the Au-
drain circuit court before Judge Sam
uel Davis, of Marshall. The suit is
for 100000, the boy being so badly
injured, it is alleged, he will always
be an invalid.
The accident occurred in west Mex.
leo as a party of young people were
driving to this city from Cottonwood
Springs where they had been attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
MISS DuNkiN CLOSED
SCHOOL FRIDAY

Miss Myrtle Dunkin closed a most
successful term of school at the Dye
school house, near Worcester, Fri
day, March &c. This was the fourth
term Miss Dunkin has taught in this
district and the patrons are much
pleased with her work.
Miss Beulah Crawford was the only
graduate this year and made the high
est grades of any pupil of the school.
Miss Crawford also took the rural
examination, averaging the highest
grade so far.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
r [ GUTHRIE
DIES IN FULTON


Mrs. Caleb Guthrie, aged 67
years, died at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Threlkeld at Fulton Sun
day afternoon. She had been Ill for
some time Her husband proceed
ed her to the grave some s months
ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Il. e.
Jones of this city, and Mrs. McCune
of Auxvasse.
The deceased was one of Mexico's
most highly esteemed women with a
large circle of friends who will hear
of her death with deep regret.
The pail bearers are T. J.. Hoxsey,
A. K. Luckie, D. s. Burroughs, w,
s. Wilkins, s. P. Emmons and J. w
Dry.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

IN the Weekly Ledger supplement
this week the management offers its
readers mor columns of news matter
than any other publication in this sec
tion ever previously attempted in a
regular issue. From time to time
the Ledger will offer its readers such
an enlarged publication and trusts it
will please u already extensive list
OF subscribers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

THE Ledger joins the horsemen
and citizens of Audrain county in
welcoming Robert M. Brown, the we'll
known horseman, to Audrain county.
Mr.. Brown has chosen a city
and country famed for fine animals
for his permanent home. He will
augment the already famous breed
ing stables of the blue grass region
If Missouri with his stud.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

been equipped with a novel life saw
ing apparatus resembling a huge bas.
ke- with its sides made of rope lad.
ders. Lowered over the side, several
persons can climb it at a time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

THE death of Mrs. Celia Phillip
removes from Mexico not only n of
u Oldest citizens, but one of our
most devoted mothers. While Mrs.
Phillips health has not been good,
her death was a shock to the COM
munity. The Ledger joins all the
people OF this city in extending sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved family
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
JUMBO

French P%ercheron Stallion, Register
ed Nation French ~Draft--16246, Vol.
10. Black gray, with star. Foaled on
May %, 1906. Bred by r. p. strother,
Lexington, III. A good actor and
good bone. Weighs 1900 lbs.
s~ire-Jumbo II, 1osss he by ReIIinl
1o475 (22ss2) out Of Daisy 1o622 she
by Lorin s277 (2o5o2).
eeIIlni 1o475 (22ss2) he by Sultan
(47ts) he by 5ayard !, he by Plcador.
Dam-FIora 1905 she by ReIlini
to475 (22832) out Of Catherine 6164
(1s9s7) she by Lampelro (65ao) he by
Valiant GOD he by Prosper (s93)
he by Decide (s92) Vieux Pierre
1894 he by Coco (7t2) he by Mlsono
(715) he by Jean lie Blanc (7ss.
IA Mile west "A south of Benton
City, on the old Day farm. SIP to in
sure colt to stand and suck.
Parties trading or selling mares the
insurance is due.
Care will be taken In breeding
mares, but not responsible for any
accidents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
money Against the road.

Judge Davis, who is n Of the iol-
hest and most efficient men on the
bench, was delayed in arriving here
Wednesday by the marriage of his SO
in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01

By using two highly sensitive pendu
lums suspended in a well a German
scientist has found that the surface
of the earth rises and falls about
eight inches every twenty-four hours,
having tides similar to the oceans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
MEXICO GIRL
WINS PRIZE

WINS PRIZE,
At the Candy Social given at Duly
School House by the ladies' of Sun
Rise church, Miss Minnie Ecton re-
ceived the six-pound box Of delicious
candy for being the most popular
young lady.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
RELIGIOUS.

Elder Carey E. Morgan will be in
his pulpit at the Christian church Sun
day at both morning and evening SER
vices. His morning subject will be
1.-The Unbelief OF Believers Fat night.
the second sermon in the series to men,
els the Young Man Safe
Rev. DIR. 3. M. Shive, the pastor.
will preach at the Second Presbyte-
rian church Sunday morning and even
ing.
The acousticon that has been plac-
ed in the Second Presbyterian church
is great benefit TO the members 81
the congregation that are deaf. The
ACQUISITION is attached to the pulpit
anc he receivers are placed in two
peWs in the middle aisle of the church,
reserved for. the deaf. By, the use OF
these instruments person can hear
every note of music and every WORD
even when whispered by the speaker,
it matters not how deaf they may be.
The usual services will be held al
the Methodist church Sunday morning
and evening, preaching by the pastor,
Rev. M. T. Chandler. His morning
subject will be. What Think Ye OF
Christ" Matt. 22nd C. And verse
evening subject, 'The Marriage Feast
and Sighted Invitation.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
The Three Wars OF the Mckinley
Administration.

Mckinley was lover of peace and
| yet ne faced more wars than any other
/ President except Lincoln. Thus do
circumstances play tricks with US. Are
not the ways of Providence mysterious
that men who loved peace as did Lin
coin, Garfield and Mckinley should be
taken off as they were by the hand of
the assassin, and two Of them bore on
their souls and minds the responsible
ties of war-the Civil War in the time
OF Lincoln, and the three wars of Nc.
Ripley. For there were three wars
during McKiniey's administration the
Spanish War. the Philippine War and
the boxer War. AS a matter of fact
ne conducted the Spanish War. and AT
that time took full charge of the War,
department and was always at hand to
receive and issue kilograms and direct
TIE movements of the troops.
1t VIII be remembered how the hot
heads of the nation were anxious te
Dring on the Spanish War; how all the
people felt that the scandal at OH.
doors-the international scandal of the
time demanded action how, with the
happy go-lucky confidence of the
American people, we were ready to 90
into war, whether we were prepared
Or not, with the feeling that we could
whip any nation on earth, even with
out guns. Well, if we cannot do tive.
may some day learn how.
1T will be recalled how martial we
were when Mr.. Cleveland sent in that
venezuelan message at a time when we
mad one gun at Sandy Hook, the onFy
one IN our possession from Maine to
Texas, and from California TO Oregon.
The Lord appeared to look after as
as ne does after children and drunken
men | hope that these lessons have
not heen lost. Mckinley knew how
unPrepared we we're. even to fight q
power equally unprepared rs was
Spain William Howard Taft, March
National Magazine.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26

ing and family and it was bid to SO, 600
and taken down.
Misses Ethel, Olive and Elizabeth
Fisher, Eva, Bessie and Gertrude
Hardie were guests of Miss Mary ia
CODY at Hutchinson from Saturday till
M onday.
Misses Ollie and Lille Burberry
returned to their home at Centerville
Monday after spending a few days
with their uncle, Mr. ]. F. Mcdaniel
and family.
The cadets of M. M. I. will give a
recital Saturday evening which will be
made up of Miss Carpenters elocution
class, Mrs. Johnson chorus class and
the M. NJ. [. Orchestra.
-Rev.G L. Kerr will after March
1st, conduct his private school in the
property of Mr.. A. J. Thaxton, Occupi-
ed by the primary department IF the
Millersburg Female College last year.
Squire E. P. Thomason sold his
stock and farming implements at pub
lie sale Wednesday morning. A good
crowd was present despite the weather
and every thing brought good prices.
MIR. James Judy, of indianapolis,
Ind, and mother, Mrs. George Judy, OF
Carlisle, were guests of Mr.. VS. Judy
and family from Saturday till Tuesday.
Mr.. Judy goes TO MiddIesboro to visit
his brother, Mr.. David Judy for a few
days before returning home.
Mr.. J. c.. Arthur left Tuesday for
M urphysvlle to attend the funeral of
his father-in-law, Mr.. David Wells,
which took place there Wednesday.
of her father, about ten days before
his death. They re turned Thursday.
The Anti-Saloon League will hold
Field Day exercises here Sunday. Two
speakers will be sent here by the
League. Services will be held in the
morning at the Methodist and Christ
ian churches. Union services in the
evening at the Methodist church. One
of the speakers assisted by some OF
the local pastors will conduct services
in the afternoon at Riddles Mills. The
other at Indian Creek in the evening.
Third number of the Lyceum,
Thursday evening, March II, at opera
house, 8 o'clock Mattison Wilbur
Chase, of Chicago. The silver-to
orator OF the North will deliver his
famous lecture, why; or the
Problem of Life" DR.. Chase comes to
us highly recommended and is backed
by the best credentials of press, clergy
men. attorneys, critics and college
| professors Tickets 90 on sale Mon
day afternoon at the drug store OF
Smith & Wadell. Reserved seats Sc
cents; general admission 50 cents.
F. F. Hurst, Secre tary of the Ken
lucky Mutual and Cooperative Fire
Insura nee Association left Wednesday
for Louisville to attend a meeting OF
the Executive Committee, which con-
vened there Thursday. The commit
fee is composed of the following promi-
nent Mutual Insurance men: Mr.. An
tony Geistlish. of Louisville, President
P. c. Jesse. Bowling Green, Vice Presi.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
The Flood.

The lncessant heavy rains beginning
Tuesday morning and continuing all
| day and far into the night, put all
streams of Central and Eastern Ken
lucky on rampage, causing consider
bale damage to bridges, fencing, roads
and newly plowed fields. resulting in
muchfinconvenience and distress among
the residents living in the low grounds
along the water courses throughout
the county and State.
Not for thirty years has the waters
in Stoner Creek and smaller streams
in Bourbon county reached the stage
as witnessed by the crowd that throng-
| ed the banks of Stoner Wednesday
morning. The back water in Houston
creek covered nearly the entire lower
half of the negro suburb of Rucker-
vile. driving occupants from their
homes before daylight Wednesday
morning.
More than dozen houses occupied
by white people on Lilleston Avenue,
were also surrounded by water. At
the foot of High street. the handsome
home of Mr.. Henry Thurman was sur
rounded. The old Doyle spring lot
was covered by ten feet of water in
SOiLO PtaNCOs
A pitiful sight to be seen here was
little dog sitting on a post in the
Doyle lot, the water several inches
above the post. He patiently waited
there until some hours later a big
hearted boy came along and swan to
him and brought him safely to shore.
The same boy also rescued another lit
tie fox terrier that had landed in one
Of the big trees near the bridge on
Second street. We were unable to
learn the name of this lad, but never
theless he deserves a Carnegie hero
medal.
All trains on the L. G N. were run
ming several hour late, the fast train
from Cincinnati, due here at 1920 a.
m. Wednesday morning arrived at 2 AS
p. m. A bridge at Falmouth was kept
in position by a number of heavily
loaded coal cars being run on it.
There was no sign of a dam at the
Paris Milling Company. They were
busy at this mammoth plant moving
flour early Wednesday morning.
The waters are now receding fast
and the damage cannot be estimated
at this times Every thing, however,
is becoming normal, but the food of
February "a. 1909, will long be remem-
bered by our citizens.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26

ing until two o'clock Wednesday morn
ing at times the dOWn-pOur was very
heavy and by three O'Clock In the
afternoon old Hinkston began to show
signs of danger. From that time until
the early morning of Wednesday she
was rising at the rate of two feet an
hour. The highest point was reached
about nine o'clock Wednesday morning,
the water covering the pike a little
north of the blacksmith shop of MIG.
w. johnson. By noon they beg an to
recede slowly. All travel was cut off
South of town during the entire day
Wednesday, except for pedestrians
over the railroad bridge. It was in the
vacant residence of Mr.. G. w. Johnson
and lacked a few inches of getting in
his residence. A number CT chickens
in a coop in his yard were drowned.
About 8 o'clock Wednesday morning a
high wind set up, which added to the
fury of the water, doing considerable
damage to fencing and watergaps.
Mrs. A. F. Brown and Mrs. &. w.
John sen continue quite i'll.
The Misses Davidson, of Danville,
arrived Sunday as guests of Miss /. V.
Patterson.
Miss Nettie Hurst, of Kentucky
State University, was at home from
Saturday till Monday.
Mrs. j. Perry Hutchcraft and
daughter, of Paris, spent Monday with
DIR. and Mrs. w. M. Miller.
Mrs. j. K. Allen and family, of
Winchester. spent Saturday and Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. Nancy Allen
and family.
. Mr.. jill. Linville offered his home
for sale Wednesday afternoon at l
o'clock, and after being bid to So, 500
was withdrawn. At 2 O'Clock the same
afternoon Mr.. c. E. Bryan put up his
property occupied by Mr.. E. T. Beed-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
MILLERSBURG ITEMS.

Mr.. A. S. Best was in Louisville
on business from Tuesday till Thursday.
Mrs. Gertrude Johnson returned
Monday after a weeks visit to rela-
tives in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. S.R. Allen left Mon
day for a weeks visit to her mother,
Mrs. Hughes at Owingsville.
Mr.. Ernest Fisher left Tuesday for
Emery & Henry College, Virginia, to
continue his studies for the remainder
OF the year.
Mrs. Lou F. Conway and daughter,
Miss Annie, returned Monday after
several months visit to relatives in Chi
cago and st. Louis.
Mrs. Powell and family are moving
from Miller fiat into the property of
DIR. VIM. Miller lately vacated by Mr..
Zene Flaugher and family.
-Mess1s. J.F. Mcdaniel. j. H. Lin
vile, F. F. Hurst and G. W. Mcintyre
were among the number who attended
County Court at Cynthiana Monday.
DIR. w. V. Huffman will move his
drug store to the property now occupi-
ed by the grocery of Judy and Son as
soon as it is vacated and can be put in
order.
Mr.. w. G. McClntGck and family
moved to Paris Thursday. We regret
to give them up, and glad they are go,
ing no farther. trusting we may ofte n
have them with US.
We were visited by another flood
Tuesday and Tuesday night which sur
passes those of last year and brings US
within foot of the historic flood of
'84. A heavy rain began falling about
IL O'Clock Tuesday morning, continu-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
Bedford's Sale.

Auctioneer Geo. Speakes makes the
following report of Mr.. VIM. Bedford's
sale yesterday. on the farm of MIR. J.
w. Muir, near ClintonvilleS Good
crowdin attendance and the weather
perfect. Mules sold from $3.50 a pair
to $3.50 horses, 500 to $3.50; ponies.
Sl12 50 to $l47; cows, $50 to SIT; hogs,
SIS. 40 to $3.50 cwt. com in crib, So. so
per barrel = chickens. 35 to 80 cents
turkey hens, So; gobbler. 81; guineas.
80 cents; country. meat, IL IL to 16 10
cents; lard. IL l-2 farming implements
sold well.
Mr.. Bedford and family will move to
Lexington to reside.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
Unique Trial.

A>slngular trial took place in the
circuit Court at Harrodsburg last Sat
urday.. 1t will be re membered that
some Tune since Mr.John Royalty cap
tured burglar, Richard TAYLOR. in his
mouse and turned him over to the au-
tnoritles. Mr.. Royalty appeared before
the grand jury and indicted him, testi-
iieu against him at the trial, was on
tne Jury that tried him, both sides ac-
cepting MN as juror, and the negro
was given two years in the peniten-
tlary. Now if they will let Mr.. Roy
any take him to the pen we believe
TINS case will be the most UNIQUE on
record. 0''f'
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
Col. Chinn Alter Speakershin

Before leaving Tuesday for Cali
Lofhia TO visit his sons. Kit and Phil.
VINO are racing there. Col. Jack Chinn
announced that he will be candidate
Ipr Speaker of the lower House if
elected representative from Mercer
county, where he is the Democratic
nominee. Col. Chinn says he is max
ing MS race for the protection OF the
nurse interests of the, State and for
prison reform. He stopped at Frank
lori lori 20 see his son, Morgan Chinn, be-
fore going West. ''--'''' :
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26

dent F. F. Hurst, of MilIersburg,
Secretary; Col. c. W. Nagel and J. B..
Key, of Maysville. The Association
represents about seventy million dol
lars business and about seventy thou
sand policy holders. al of whom are
citizens of this State. Mr.. Hurst says
the next annual meeting of the associ-
alton will be held in Lexing ton some
time in May or June of this y ear.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
Floral AGENT.

If you want anything in the flower
line call Joe S. Warden, floral agent.
Both phones,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
King Of Flour.

Try Roller KingE Flour-th the king 81
all -four. For sale by
VIM. SAUER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1909-02-26
High School Literary Society

The second session of the Paris High
School Literary Society will be held in
the auditorium ofythe school building at
7 80 this FRIDAY } evening. Feb. &c,
1909. Everyone is cordially invited.
An excellent program will be rendered.
PROGRAM.
Music-Orchestra
Debate" Resolved. That There is
more Pleasure IN Pursuit Than in Pos
session" Affirma tive, James Mcclure
and Davis Hutchcraft. Negative,
Maurice Bernaugh and Sidney Ardery.
Essay Good citizenship" Sam
Atlas.
Quartette.
%Questions and Answers Lawrence
James and Earl Curtis.
Recitation-Frances Clay. *
Reading-Edward Upton.
Music-Orchestra
Mr.. Wallace Clark is president of
this society and Miss Nell Linville is
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-01
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
u"ha., nannIa ha.I u,nro TINA y

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
When people had more time and the
world went at slower gait; when po-
likeness was not a. lost art. and neuras-
thenia was still undiscovered-people had
time to write. Not only had they time
TO write. but they wrote we'll: some of
the letters that have come down to us
from the past generations are real works
of art in penmanship. or course, the
fiourishes, the wonderful birds and flow
ers that were made with delicate lines
and heavO shading, the marvellous twirls
and twists. the intricate curves and cir
cles. added nothing particularly to the
text of the letters. but they showed that
the writer was not I'm a great hurry to
catch the train or get the letter into the
mail.
: Handwriting. as the world progressed.
came to be shorn Of many Of these orna-
ments: and within the last decade even
the shaded .Spencerian hand was drop
ped into the discard. and what is known
as vertical writing took its place I'm
the public schools The idea was to have
the children learn to write plainly first.
last and all the time. 1t mattered not
If this new neutrality-suspicious. pen
manship was almost a backhand: II mat
tered not IL all the curves and graces
Of the olden DAYS were sone-legibility
was the whole object in view. But now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-01
The Village Church.
From the Saturday Evening Post.

FROM Tue SHturuay Evening FOst.
The New England Country Church As
ISOLATION has worthy aim: namely, 1.-THE
social and economic improvement of rural
communities through the agency Of the
rural church.
Here is a typical American village, cen
tanning 800 to 1900 inhabitants. 1t has
six Protestant churches, with six differ
ent edifces, none in the slightest degree
noteworthy architecturally: six pastors
whose small salaries are generally i'm ar
rearS: six separate organizations compel
ing with one another for the financial sup
port of the community to overcome their
six everlasting deficits.
Combined. those six bodies could easily
have church building of such size and
dignity as would impress the most care
less observer with q sense Of the religious