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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
HIGHLY EFFICIENT
FORMULA
FOR NERVOUS MEN AND ALL
ING WOMEN.

Coming from source of I'M
questioned authority on the all
ments of men it is presumed to
be infallihle. while the profess
sion generally endorse the in
gradients and prescribe them in
many different forms of various
diseases. The following formu-
la is highly efficient in quickly
restoring in nervous exhaustion.
melancholia. anxiety, timidity in
yenturins, dizziness. heart pal
ritation. trembling limbs, in
titles. tircd-aill-in feeling and
general inability to do those
natural and rational acts upon
which depends mans success
and happiness in social and ev-
cry day life.
The instructions for mixing
at home secretly So that no
embarrassm may be felt. are
as follows: First get three
ounces of syrup sarsaparilla
compound and one ounce COM
pound fluid balmwort: mix and
one ounce compound essence
cardiol and one ounce tincture
cadomene compound mot car
aamom), and mix all together.
The directions are to take one
teaspoonful after each meal and
one when retiring. until bound
ing health and full strength are
restored. Even few weeks will
witness most wonderful results
Astonishing nervous force and
equilibrium follow the treat
ment, no matter how serious
the case.
This Contains no opiates
whatever and may also be used
by women who suffer with their
nerves with absolute certainty
of prompt and lasting benefits.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Beef and Shoe Prices.

A man who has been in business in
this city for 80 years, said the other
day that the small consumption of beef
was causing a scarcity in hides. and
this in turn was causing an increase
in shoe prices.
This merchant had only a short time
before received a letter from the shoe
manufacturers of the New England
states. saying that the supply Of leath-
err did not equal the demand. This
was caused" the letter said. by the
high prices of meat. The American
people are not consuming the amount
of meat they did in 1907. This ac-
cordingly decreases the supply Of leath-
err and increases the cost of shoes
Il don't know what will come of
this said the merchant, but the peo-
pie usually have the power of solving
such problems. Business does no.
seem to be seriously affected by it, for
our sales are running ahead of the
previous years"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
The interviewer
Barnard Says.

What do you think will be the most
important matter before congress this
fall" the Sixth District Representa-
tive was asked.
'Well its hard to tell. The tariff
is practically out of the way for the
next session. l suppose the financial
legislation will occupy most of the
time of congress. The monetary COM
mission will report and most of the
session will be devoted to a repairing
of our currency laws
DO you think the tariff commits
sion plan by Senator Beveridge will
receive much consideration:
That is something l cannot answer.
Personally, l am in facor of an expert
commission as outlined by Mr.. Bever-
idge. and | wish such a commission
was at work now. We need it badly
and if such plan reaches the House
it will have my support
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Price Of Meat Lower?

When Assistant Professor Hirsch Of
Earlham College was asked about what
effect this would have on the prices
of beef and veal. he stated that it
would have a tendency to lower the
price. When the demand for leather
becomes so great that the abattoir can
no longer meet the supply. then the
prices of beef will decrease"
Mr. Hirsch studied for some time at
the University of Chicago and is a
good student of economics and sociol-
ogy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Thanksgiving.

Thankful for the good luck that has
saved me from reverse:
Thankful for the bad luck cause il
wasn't any worse:
Thankful for the sunshine that comes
smilin' through the trees:
Thankful for the chill that isn't cold
enough to freeze
Thankful for prosperity, cen though
my share is small:
It's lots more satisfactory than havin
none at all:
Thankful for a chance to toll, likewise
fur rest at night.
An principally thankful for a first
class appetite.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Going Up.

DR. Dennis of Earlham. says that II
he had another son he would send him
to college until he was twenty-five
years old. Il would give him an ed
ucation. said the biologist. that
would send him TO the top of the lad
der. After four years at Earlham |
would send him for five more years to
big university and then | would DEFY
another man TO get his place on top"
If you want 10 reach the North Pole
or climb Mt Mckinley said DR.. Den
mis-. now is the time to begin Do
what you have to do, now. and do il
your best. then when you do some
thing no one else has done later on
the world will not question your
right
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Substantial Merits.

But" said the impecunious foreign
fortune hunter. my dear Miss Cold
locks. why should you prefer another
to me: l am q man Of titles"
so Is your preferred rival" smiled
the woman.
HE is nothing but a plain American
commoner." sneered the nobleman.
Indeed. he is a man Of titles. too"
returned the heiress. And my father
has had all his titles examined by .
competent trust company. Your titles
are but words: his are deeds and to
some Of the best property in the state"
Baltimore American.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28

few residents have them all to them
selves.
With proper protection the wild tur-
keys might have remained in consider
able numbers to round out the insult
ficient supply of tame birds. which are
harder to raise than most other fowls
AS it is, we have to rely on the latter
alone for the Thanksgiving feast. and
at prices anywhere from "A to 30 cents
a pound. such reliance holds out no
bright prospects for many.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
THE ADVENT OF CHRISTMAS

furry The small
children commenced camor for
Claus and his annual es
val
Yes is just about one month
calls pretty OF all glad that
holiday spirit quickened
something which
effect the colder That something
is the spirit OF the
everything and
holiday spirit
with splendid things
long nave lam dormant Even the cross od party " sees sn Out
moved side
children youthful who
ano nont OF the toy shop WINDOWS IN admiration OF the brilliant
likely will newsboy the
being Christmas
An
bulded
Christmas
people, standing
have their wants attended and complaining that they did not receive
attention elsewhere
and probably
a
sweating steaming slipping
worked
them--so that is Christmas!
Go round the telegraph office All! the used
expectation
been busy delivering packages Yesat too Christmas!
of
Christ Child
that something o
And is
nc generation.
Forget day generation
the to the and
the notion
Remember this
hardt s Some One
Then, do think that
has The and
the birthday
Well there of looking this
absolutely
at
Eve But Even tired
earth
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28

out of trouble, and not to get anyone
into trouble. His sins are all on the
side of humanity, and his thanks for
his pains are too frequently such arti-
cles as that appearing in the Century
Magazine.
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Less Dangerous.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
1t is only a question of time when
the wise man will open a garage for
aeroplanes. There is one consolation
in the thought. Pedestrians are at
least safe. The speeding automobile
has made Poplar and Madison avenues
a funnel of danger. The speeding ae-
roplane can have the skies and clear
field. and collisions between each other
will be the only danger. The walking
world won't care much for that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
A Passing Fancy.

From the Syracuse Herald.
Every year about this time the
minds of several million men turn to
turkey-raising as get-rich-quick
scheme which seems to have been gen
orally overlooked Fortunately. be-
fore the after-dinner stupor Of Thanks
giving day has worn off most of them
have forgotten it. so the other trades
and professions are in no danger of
being forsaken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
korgo Compared.

From the Galveston News.
Meetings are being held in England
to protest against cruelty in the kon-
go. Conditions in King Leopold's
equatorial domain are believed to be
little better than in some of the Tex
as convict camps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
TWINKLES
(BY PHtLANDER JOANSON.)
Sef-Sacrifice.

"Of what benefit are you to soci-
ety.
I'm a good deal Of perfection to a
lot o folks" answered Flooding Pete
DE mince pie an cold turkey I'll take
care of in the next three or four days
will mean less indigestion fur a num-
Der of folks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
NOTICE F. o. E.

There will be an election of Three
Trustees and other officers on We'd
nesday night, Dec. LIST. 1909.
FRANK HARTZLER, Sec'y.
Franklin Moore. Worthy President.
27-5t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
The wintry Setting.

The worlds stage. as poets past
Have said. And this is likewise
Although it keeps the self-same cast,
T. The scenery, just now, is poor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28

"One trouble wifi human nature"
said Uncle Eben. is illustrated by de
fact dat a man is allus prouder of win
min a turkey in rattle dan he is of
doin' a days work fur de price"
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Sarcastic.

You will admit that a court is
necessity" said the Judge.
Yes" answered the audacious at
torney. But l don't like to be so fire.
quently reminded of the adage, .Neces-
sity knows no law"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28
Spelibound.

speech?" said the orator
I'm spellbound," replied the typist.
Has my eloquence such an effect?"
Yes. sir. l never worked for 4
man who used so many words can't
SPELL"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-28

assembling . Watch.
There are more than 1000 distinct
operations in the work Of assembling
q watch.
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JOHN 3. DoUGAN, President.
o. G. REID, viee-President
GEO. II. EGcEMEvER, viee-pres.
c. w. ELMER, viee-pres.
S. w. GAAR, Cashier
w. c. SEEKER, Asst. Cashier
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Entered at Richmond, Indiana, posi-
office as second class mail matter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
THE BILL DIPPERs
SLIGHTLY DIsFIGURED But STILL
IN THE RIKG-HAVE RETURNED
FROM AN ANNUAL OUTING.

By One Reuben Dill.
AS previously announced In the
Ledger, the following Mexico Bill.
Dippers took TO the woods Tuesday
and bad a high, o~ld-fAshioned good
time. Its q way these "uncrowned
kings" have. Here is the bunchi
U0l. Frank Sannebeck, president
Dr.. Jos. Sseinman, Sam Morris, Sam
Howard, Joe Barth, wat Woodbridge,
COL. Angert, Mark Pitcher, A. W.
Prussing. Frank McCord, J. Wick
Mason, Carter johnson, Frank Van
Ness, John A. Mcintyre ana T. II.
Marshall-An good men and who are
helping make Mexico look more like
New York City every day every
hour. Tue Dippers vent into camp
on the Col. Charlie Lewis plantation,
northwest OF town. IL Is an ideal
spot for the Dippers, there being
plenty OF WATER close at hand, Of
which all Bill Dippers love so well
Col. Wat Woodbridge commanded the
noted DIppers and did himself proud.
The cuisine was immense and was
under the supervision Of that famous
of Bill Dlppers, Dol. Frank Sannebeck.
After . short talk By President San
nebeck and q song by Col. Woodbridge,
the brides were taken OF the other
members and the fun vas on. The
Ledger Owl regrets that be could not
be with the Dippers OF this hilarious
occasion, owing to pressing business
matters in the sacred Purple Room Of
the Ledger Office. We leave ii to q
well known Dlpper TO tell the beauti-
full story Of the doings on this event
full day. LISA way he has =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

The a was a Chalmers-De Detroit be
longing to Chester Miller, Of Jeffer
son City. who drove it. Beside Mr.
Ewing and Mr.. Miller, Earl Bairt
and Ralph Robertson, of Jefferson
City, were In the party. They LEFT
shortly after midnight and did moi
arrive here until almost IL hours
iater. The poor time made In a dis.
lance OF but so miles was due To
several mishaps and ignorance con.
corning the road.
Immediately after leaving they were
forced TO ride some distance tbroueb
water almost up to the engine of
the machine. The Missouri river is
out of its banks and this coupled
with the darkness of the night made
the ride especially hazardous. On
the good stretches of road they ran
at break-neck spede but in other
places they were forced to almost
crawl.
They had several blowouts that
caused delay and when they arrived
here Mr.. Miller was exhausted BY
his grilling drive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
Part Of the Trip Machine Ran
Through Flooding Missouri River
Accidents to Tires Cause More De-
lay.

J. s. Ewing, a travelling salesman,
Of this city, whose wife is very low
with typhoid fev~er,arrived home from
jefferson City Saturday about noon
after a most exciting automobile ride.
A message from the bedside stating
his wife's condition was serious made
y imperative he come at once. A
motor a was the only mean Of
travel and a terrific ride followed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

Messrs. D. H. Glass, Of Rush.
vile, ILL.,, J. W. vanDolah, of Lexlng.
ton, ILL.,; and C. p. scroggin. Of
Lexington, ILL.,. were in Mexico Sat.
urday comforting with Mr.. Locke in
regard to the proposed Improvement
of the Mexico Water Works system.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

this valuable mddL
cine. E Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound I suf.
ferod from terrible
headaches pain In
my hack and right
side, was tired and
nervous. and &C
weskIeould hardly
stand Lydia Z
Pinkham's Vegeta
BE Compound re
stored me to health
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
MORE
PNkHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden. NJ 1T iswith pleasure
that / ADD nv testimonial to your
already long ast-hoping that it may
induce Others to avail themselves Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

AAuAAi4As
Mrs. 5. II. Cook is the quest this
week OF Mrs. z. S. Wilson.
Mrs. BIRD McGarvey. Of Kansas
City, Il the guest Of relatives here.
Miss Frances Cunningham is visit
iug friends IN LewiEown, Missouri.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. N. Nelson, Of Flor
ida, are visiting their children in
Mexico.
Miss Eugenia Bradshaw, OF Kansa
City, is the guest of Miss Inez VII
lard.
The Misses Given who have been
visiting Mrs. Colonel Clay, have re-
turned 10 their home in St. Louis.
sr. and Mrs. C. v. Robertson left
this week to spend the summer in
the North.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.. Bolts are
spending the week at Excelsior
Springs.
Miss Edna White and Albert White
are visiting relatives in Kansas
Miss Elizabeth Arnold. in company
with the Misses Maddox, Of St
start next week for a trip.
the West.
Miss Dorothy Clewe who is the
guest Of her sitter, rs. Ferrel, en-
tertained a number Of her young
Tuesday evening with a hay
ride. A trip into the country was
followed by a triumphant progress
the Square and thence to Miss
.lewe's home where lunch was
Miss Lottie Cornett entertained
last Saturday evening with a
porch party. Conversation and re-
freshments were the program.
Miriam Arnold, on Thursday after
noon, invited in her friends, Willie
Frank Houston and Richard
Barth to help celebrate her second
birthday. A lively time was enjoyed
BY the guests at both these parties.
Miss Alma Gass, Of Jefferson City,
Who Is well known in Mexico, has
announced her engagement to
dr. J. c. Miller, Of Kansas City.
The marriage win take place in De-
ober.
On Monday evening Miss Louise
'uckner gave a pleasant informal
ance in honor of Miss Agnes Shack
ford who was her guest for several
avs. Some forty young people were
resent and a delightful evening was
pent.
Mrs. z. s. Cave was the pleasant
ostess Wednesday at a twelve o.;
lock dinner. The guests were Mrs.
. T. johnson and her visitors, Mes
ames David May, Or. Cole, N. r.
and Misses Minnie Harrison
nd Margaret French.
The small folks on Monroe street
re selling this week on which TO
'lebrate their birthdays with small I
lrties. On Tuesday afternoon Eliz- I
'eth Wilson entertained her friends I
It'll a small and early" in order
at they might all know she had at 9
ineed to the great age of 4 years. !
lis fact was signified at the :
'ence dinner table by the presence c
a cake topped by four burning an I
rs.
On Wednesday evening, Mrs. Susie a
lckner was the very pleasant hos !,
vs. at a six O'Clock dinner. Fol- a
wing the palatable dinner was an L
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

You may have a sample bottle sent free
bymaii. Address DIR. Kilmer & Co, Bling.
hainton. N. Y. Mention this paper and
remember The name, Or. Kilneats Swamp
koot, and the address, B~inghamton,
n. ", on every bottle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

Work on the improvements at the
Alton station has begun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

q Duck dust 6edi-
ment, or settling,
stringy or milky
appearances often
Indicates an un-
healthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; too fire.
queut desire to
naee ~ ~ &os-su
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
J. S. EWING HAS Elk.
CITING NIGHT MOTOR RIDE
TO WIFE'S BEDSIDE

MESSAGE REACHES HIM IN JET.
FERsoN CITY TO COME HOME
AT oNcE-TAkEs MOTOR CAR
ONLY MEANS AVAILABLE TO
MAKE DRIVE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
10 Yog think
For Yourself ?

FuF Yourself ?
Or az you open -FOUR mouth like a youns
pro eA1 gulp down Whatever food or taedi-
tsne MAJ be offered your
~ H\ + . r 4.
UESyaTreen intelligent thinking woman.
In need ofzeIssf from weakness, nervousness
pain ana su2esng. then IT means much TO
Jcu its' th"'Ns .ns freH and true hanest
AGle-nE&A2GA-QQkEQeIIIQM sold b.
Ga&G--1L-hEczIe2Lg2Ma Ills
~ " h 4
The makers of Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
tcFiDtion. for the cure OF weak, nervous. rum
down. oger-worked. debilitated, pair-racked
women knowing this medicine to be made nm
OF ingredients. every one Of which has tbe
strongest possible indorsement Of TIE leading
and standard authorities Of the several
schools Of practice. are perfectly willing. and
In fact, are only too glad to print, as they 90.
the formula. or list Of ingredients, OF which
IT is composed. In plain English, on every
bottle-wrappeE
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The formula Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
tcription viii bear the most critical examine
ton OF medical experts. for 1t contains no |
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drugs. and no agent enters into It that Is NOT
highly recommended by The most advanced
and leading medical teachers and eutbor-
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Ihese authorities recommend the Ingredients
q ~: Iefees "a eoIie P%iesrTiDIoT for The
cpre "a ekacLly The ame alIments for EIlc6
tbls MoTId IaIned medIclne Is advised.
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No other medicine for poman's Ills has any
such professional endorsementes DR.. pieree's
Eavorite Prescription has received. in the I'M
recommendation Of each OF ia
several ingredients by scores o. leading medl-
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A booklet Of ingredients. with numerous
authoritative professional endorsements by the
leading redlcai Authorities Of this country,
Will he mailed free 10 any one sending name
and address with request for same Address
Dr. X v Pierce Buffalo. N. X.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

health restoring prop
erties- II you need q
medicine you should
hnve the best. Sold by
druggists 10 6~fty-cent
and une-dolla, six.a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29


D back are also symptoms that tell you
the kidneys and bladder are out OF order
and need attention.
what To 10.
There Is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilr1er's
SEainp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
fulhlis almost every wish in correcting
Rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys,
Liver, bladder andeyery part Of the urinary
passage. corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer and overcomes that unpleasant ne.
cessity Of being compelled 10 20 often
through the day, and to get up many
Tunes during the night. The mild and
immediate effect of Swamp-ROot is
soon realized. II stands the highest be.
fnEfa4 ID 4ta ~.s...FAtNm i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
Thousands Have kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect L.

fIH bottle OF common glass with your
water and let IT stand twenty-four hours;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

cQZe o4lefe - z EaerH az lct
80 s41gui1e
he vOtzrses &C OF are q unit IN
The natter. and. Il the tennis elub
Eereat 20 fortunate ~ % possess the
Hardin Campus thsy also nigAs
be a little more enthusiastic for such
az ~lnssiturion-
Ths Rev. Walter D. White. Of the
Frs CHRISTIAN churh. is 3 deTotes
lof goH He believes Il 10 be one Of
TIE greatest Sports ertznt and il
there we're = links within 70 miles
would frequent them fully as often
ss President Tan does those scar
Washington
Il has been Suggested that Col
FonFiIle. Of the Missouri Military
Academy. donate his spare acreage in
the rear q his school which IS nov
used Tor pzssurAge and a Country
Club be organized and keep the
grounds in shape aslinks and tennis
courts
The cadets would be allowed the
privilege Of playing on both oozrts
and links. This feature Of the schools
athletics could be maintained and
cost little or nothing.
Later When tie Club became f.
nanesally stronger q ehb house could
Be ereetsed. Whether the plans win
m~aterzliEe this season Is doubtful,
bat next year something viii likely
be accomplished
Miss Lena Reed to Wed.
Do you know pretty. dark Barred
Lena Reed. Of v~Andalia-one Of that
city's IOElless dAughters7 Her en-
gagement was announced to-day TO
Emmett Smith. Of Columbia Both OF
the young people have many friends
here.
Emmett Smith is a brother Of Mar
tina Smith Catron. Of Columbia. who.
by the way, was visiting in Mexico
this week. Miss Reed IS a daughter
Of Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred Reed.
never knew either \ Of them
except By hearsay, but from all the
little birds tell, they should have
the very happiest married life and
that is just what / wish them.
Mrs. Catron, when she was Mar
tina Smith. was the most popular
visiting girl ever in this city. she
came here two or three times a.
year OF see Kate Galloway B. Cleve-
land.
Visiting Her Husband
Mrs. L. B. Hawthorne Is home af-
ter visiting her husband in Column
bis. She didn't take Mary Louise
and If / were that fine husband I'd
threaten divorce next time she came
to E me and left that lovely child
at home.
There are children and children. bu
Mary Louise is certainly one Of the
prettiest and brightest little ones Of
the coming generation
Pref Hawthorne. tle title seems
aw~e-inspiring, but It doesn't fit his
face. Is taking some extra
work In the University this summer
with a little golf between times. He
is one Si those men who thirst for
more knowledge and are never sat
isfied with what they achieve. but
yearn for greater success. / would
be satisfied with just such a man,
but there don't seem to be any
yearning for me.
Goodbye,
Martha.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29

Miss Mamie Adalott, of Troy, has
returned TO her home after a visit to
her sister. Mrs. Frank Buckley, OF
N. Wade street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-07-29
Total -. =. =. -. -. =. =. $049-4s
PRINTING AND BOOKS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Total ;. :. !. $3.50