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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
Cripple Breaks Limb

W hAAo AO 40 ?
Finls Trower, crippled youth of 6
years boarding at the home of T. T.
Turley In northwest Mexico, fell Fri.
day afternoon while at play and brok
his right limb. What made the acci.
dent more serious was that It proved
to be his CRIPPLED member which he
had injured.
1t was a few minutes past six o.
clock when the members Of the Tur-
ley household were attracted to the
rear yard by the child's cries for as
sistance. When they found him he wa
crumpled up on the ground his Grip
pied limb bent beneath his body and
broken by the fall,
He is the son of J. w. Trower, Of
Marlin, Mo, While very paiful the in
jury is not serious. He was resting
easier Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
mexico TO entertain MarbIemen

Mexico To Entertain Marblemen
J. w. GaIiaher returned from Kan
sas City Saturday and reports that
Mexico has secured the next annual
meeting. This Is the first time that
the State meeting of Marble men has
been secured for town outside OF
st. Louis or Kansas City, and It was
through the earnest efforts Of Mr.
caIIaher that Mexico secured the
convention for 1910.
The Annual Meeting of the State
Association of Marble Men of Mis-
souri, which was held at Kansas City
this week was one of the most sue
cessful meetings in the history Of the
organization. Jas. W. Gallaher, oi
this city, who was in attendance, re
ports a most excellent meeting. Mer
from all over the State gather al
this meeting and discuss plans thai
are for the best interest Of the pa
irons and dealers in this business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

THE Mexico Business Mems Asso-
citation is conducted with less cost
than any other association of this
character anywhere In the country.
As matter of fact 1t takes money to
have prosperous business mems as
ISOLATION and every citizen should be
glad to Join this association, as the
fees are only SOC per month. We clip
the following from the Moberly Dem
ocrat, and commend it to the close
attention OF our readers: The Pal
myra Spectator says: The enterpris-
ing business men of Hannibal last
week pledged themselves TO contrib
ute $1,000 year towards the support
of the Commercial club. It's just
such things as this that makes big
cities out OF little towns 1t may
be possible tbet the Spectator has
been reckless with ciphers, but II not
Hannibal will step some II this do
nation "a long continued. That's the
way to make successful clubs sue
cassfns and keep In touch with tha
best things the world has to offer.
Poverty is as inconvenient to a COM
mercial club as to an individual.
Many of the things a club ought TO
do cost money and the individuals
who are enterprising enough to give
their time ought not to bear their own
expenses or allow promoters to pay
them. The club should have plenty
of money to send committees of In
vestgation out at frequent intervals
and see the best methods
elsewhere and give the club the bene-
fit of the experience of others. A
city should profit by the mistakes of
others as do individuals and not have
to learn everything by actual expert.
ence. If our Commercial club had a
revenue of $4,000 a year Moberiy in
five years would be city of over
10000 inhabitants.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

Urban Weimer, who has been very
i'll for some time, has gone to Tam
pa, Florida, on an extended visit to
his brother, Henry Weimer, who is
in business there. Mr.. Weimer's
many friends hope that change of eli
mate will improve his health.
THE LEDGER JOB PRINTERY
FOR NEAT UP-To-DATE WORK.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
Doesn't Like to cateth BAD

Mem Though Had To
chlIlleothe, No., Feb. to.-For the
: first time In her 22 years that in
herent nerve born Of the rugged
West was called to test when Miss
Mary Mccarthy, operator and agent
for the Chicago, Milwaukee g. St.
! Paul Railway, at Sturgis, Ieveled a
pistol at an alleged burglar, forced
him to diseoree the loot of her office
safe, held him prisoner against the
wall and with her left hand opened
key board and sounded the &C. @. o."
call to chilIlcothe.
Sheriff White procured a team and
reached Sturgis two hours later. He
found the plueky girl still keeping
determined vigil over her covering
captive in the corner. Philip Schott,
who was brought to Chillicothe, con-
fessed, and said his home was in
st. Joseph.
Afraid? Not Bit" was her re-
ply as the blanched faces of fellow
townsmen appeared to congratulate
her after Schott was well on his way
to Jail.
"Why, l was born In the West. |
never knew what fear was. OF course
/ am not used to facing danger daily,
but my first impulse on realizing l
was confronted by a burglar. was a
personal combat. | could hardly keep
from pulling this forty-four from the
cash drawer and covering this fellow
right at the outset.
II carry this revolver for protec-
tion. It's some little distance from
the office to home, and lonely walk.
I've never had to use this weapon be-
fore, and I hope l don't again. Real
ly, | don't like to capture bad men.
Not bit"
When Miss Mccarthy went to work
this morning she found the safe had
been entered and number Of tickets
stolen. She at once suspected a
stranger, who came to town on
freight train the previous evening.
The stranger appeared about s
o'clock and Miss Mccarthy summon
ed him to the window and asked to
see his ticket. When he displayed 1t
she discovered the paste board was
one of the missing roll. She de-
manded the remainder of the tickets
and the man, frightened, attempted t
bolt out the door.
Hands up" she commanded, and
he turned to peer into the muzzle of
pistol. He obeyed and was march
ed into the corner with his hands in
the air. Then Miss Mccarthy turned
to the telegraph key and called Chill
licothe
i've caught safe.cracker; send
the Sheriff quick" clicked the in
strument. The Sheriff went as quick
ly as he could summon team and
buggy.
Schott was taken before State At
torney Orr here, made written con
fession and will be held for the Fed
eral authorities.
Several robberies Of railway sta
tions and post offices have been re-
ported in this vicinity in the last ten
i daYs
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
LANE q cooNs
REALTY co

REALTY co.
Farms, City Property for Sale, Trade
or Rent.
Do you want to buy or sell farm?
Do you want to buy or sell city
property?
Do you want to borrow or have you
money to loan?
We have city property to trade for
Town Lands.
We have houses to rent.
We can accommodate any of the
above propositions.
We also have two cash buyers at
present for two small farms.
List your farms and city property
with LANE 6 COoNS,
cffice in Lawder Building, Corner
Promenade and Jefferson SITS. disc 81
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
HOW IT Looks

TO MEXICO PEOPLE.
We note by exchanges that the
North Central Electric Railway Com
pany announces the names of certain
persons who are authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions for preferred stock
in Ashland and vicinity and from Co.
lumbia to Mexico, Mo.
1t would seem to us that In view
of the fact that THE MEXICO, SAN
ia FE G PERRY TRACTION COM
PANY being first in the field, and
also having their permanent survey
within a mile or two of completion
and a great deal OF the right of way s
sured, should be first considered. One
or the other of these Companies will
be forced to retire from the field, or
neither road will be built in all prob
ability, II the people divide their sup
port. 1t is reported that the promot-
ers Of the North Missouri Central,
when they came to Columbia, stated
that they would ask no one to buy
stock and would pay for rights-of-way
Now they are asking the good people
to buy their stock.
The Mexico Company is selling Its
stock upon the condition that suffi
cent money be raised to build the
road and failing to do so, the sub
scription becomes void.
This plan should convince the mos
skeptical of good faith upon the par
of the local concern We are of the
opinion that two Companies in tb'
field cannot exist. The local Com
pany will build from Hannibal to Co
lumbia and Fulton If they are not In
terferred with.
Mr.. R. H. Phillips, who was chic
engineer of the Worlds Fair ha
been employed to make the final maj
plans, specifications, estimates, draw
ings, etc., for the entire road, powe
house, overhead construction, bridge
ETC., complete upon which the BOND
will be sold and contract let.
The local Company have practicali'
completed their plans and the roa'
will be built If the people of Mckee
and her sister cities of Columbi'
Hannibal and Fulton and interested
persons along the line will stand Vi
for the Mexico Company. This Com
pany is composed of our best cit
sens and they will expect the support
of their friends and neighbors an
they should have it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
MARpI oRAs FARES
Via Wabash.

$24.25 from Mexico to New Orleans,
$21.6O to Mobile, Ala, or Pensacola,
Fla, and return. Dates Of sale. Feb.
17-1S-19-20-21 and %. Return limit,
reach Mexico not later than March
4th, except that extension until Mar.
16th may be had for s1.OO additional.
For further information, call or ad-
dress ]. M. Richards, Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
NINE MONTHS OLD CHILD
DIED OF PNEUMONIA.

William, the 8 months old son Of
Wilson Thomas, of this city, died at
the home of its grandfather, j. A.
Vaughn, in south Mexico, Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock of pneumonia.
The child had been sick for the past
four weeks.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at 2:SO from the home of Mr.,
Vaughn and burial made in the city
cemetery.
The Ledger extends sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
J.c. RAssFoRD
IS CONFIRMED.

Jefferson City, Feb. 10.-The SEN
ate in executive session to-day con-
firmed the appointment of j. G. Bass
ford, Of Mexico, to be State Game
and Fish Warden, and DR.. Thomas H.
Doyle, member Of the Police Board Of
the City of st. Joseph. Both were
recess appointments made by Gov
ernor Folk.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

The 5000 Lincoln memorial two-cen
stamps placed on sale at the post
office we're all gone before Friday
afternoon. When the stamp window
opened at o'clock in the morning
about twenty persons were In line
waiting to buy the commemorative
stamps. A limited number of stamps
were sold to each buyer.
Postmaster Kunkel states he could
have sold a large number more II he
had had them.
~
w. u I, storm Leglsiatlre
jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 1i.-Ihe
white ribbon brigade, comprising loV
women Of the W. Q. Y. Y. of MIS-
souri,, swooped down on the Lesis'a-
ture to-day, addressed the members
OF both the House and the senate
and Afterwards waited on tne Gov
ernor In his office.
Iney asked lne iesi'iass y SUI
nit TO the voters at the geherai elec-
tion In 1910 a constitutional amend
ment for Statewide prohipltion ana
importuned Governor Hadley TO use
his influence with the lawmakers IN
behalf OF their request.
Women gathered tonight In the
hall OF the House OF representatives
which had been turned over 70 tnem
for mass meeting, and preached the
doctrine OF temperance to a great
throng. Many OF the legislators at
tended the meeting.
1t was nearly noon when the por-
tals OF the House cnamper were
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
Act Quickly

if you lave a sudden chill-if you have
collie, cramp or diaahea don't wait min
ute. Take q teaspoonfdl Of Perry Davis
Painldllerin half aglass of hot water or milk.
You'll be on the road to quick recovery.
Have this tried remedy on hand for imme.
date use. Being prepared is half the bat.
tie, New size bottles $780,, also in SOC. size.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

THE demand that skins Of animals
or hides as they are called, shall be
placed upon the free list has been
SO urgently pushed at recent tariff
hearing that there is hope that the
tariff on them may at least be re
duced. With free hides, shoe and
leather manufacturers it is thought
viii concede the abolition of duties
on all leather products. 1t is not the
farmer or the cattle king who bene-
fits by high tariff on hides. The
beef trust alone the beneficiary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

z5 zIser and Won Buelow, his
9aAeIl.1 have kissed on botf
sesHH asi Made up to the delight oi
e German Empire. Now, If Roose
sAt aaa The Ananlas Club were to
~ ! laxn feast, we should feel that
i - ul peace on earth, good will
Il. Aaa 1t a1st dawned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
Brother of Rev. H. E. Truck

Spencer Truck, of Pilot Grove, Mo.
a brother Of the Rev. II. E. Truck,
pastor Of the First Baptist church,of
this city, Is one Of the students III
with smallpox In William Jewell col
lege, Liberty, Mo.
There are So five cases of the drea
disease In the school now as the pros
pect is that the institution will be
closed some time. No announcement
to this effect has been made though b
the college authorities.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
WHO is THE OLD
TIME REREL9

TIME REBEL?
The following is taken from last
Fridays st. Louis Republic:
To the Editor of the Republic.
During the "late unpleasantness'
had the honor to fight under Gen
eral Robert e. Lee and Jefferson Da'
Wis. / admire Lincoln, but think this
centennial business is being overdone
An Old Time Rebel.
Mexico Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

COL. FRANK e. BRUToN. Of the
Wabash railroad, has the thanks OF
the people of Mexico because Of the
Fighting Bob" speech Friday. 1t was
through his efforts that the citizens
OF Mexico were afforded an oppor-
tunity to see and hear this ''bulI dog
Of the American navy" and pay him
the respect he deserves. Mr.. Bru.
ton is always looking out for the in
terests Of Mexico as well as the
good of the Wabash railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

TWO auto cars Of approved strength
and capacity have been ordered for
the use of President-elect Taft, af-
ter March 4th. Judge Taft is an hon
orary yice-president of the American
Association for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. 1t has been
suggested that the Society and his
belief in its principles has had some
thing to do with his decision not to
use horses. Judge Taft is fond of
riding horseback and Of companion
ship in his rides, and he has said
that conversation takes his mind off
the sufferings of his horse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

ia 5ltN4' BUTLER Of Columbia
eHi 500 e.oQQ.ooo for the sstaD,lshs
saf O. q Couture trust" in New
|6fA. Thefp can be no doubt but
Ihs slist ely seeds It.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
Missouri Fairs May Get $1,000
From State Yearly

Jefferson City, Feb, 13-A bill was
introduced into the house, Friday, ap-
propriating $1,000 for each county fair
association in the state that has been
in existanee more than years.
There are bills now pending that pro-
vide for authorizing county courts to
appropriate like amounts to fairs in
their own counties. This is a new line
of legislation in this state and is the
sort of advertising Gov. Hadley adyo-
cates
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

forward the Chinese coolies who used
to carry him in sedan chair on
their shoulders through the narrow
streets Of Canton, or the ricksha men
who dragged him about Yokohama
and Toxic.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

bladder remedy, De.
cause Of its remark
able health restoring
properties. Swamp
Root fulflls almost
every wish in over
coming rheumatism, =,
pain in the back, kid
neys, liver, bladder
and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
\ = u 4 \ 4 \ y Z
FIGHTING BOB

FIGHTING BOB"
B SPEAKS HERE I
Rear Admiral Robley d. Ev- I
ans, known in the hearts of ]
4 every American as Fighting I
B Bob" spoke in Mexico at S:O6 8
8 o'clock Friday afternoon when J
q he passed through on the Wa 9
bash en- route to st. Louis. He !
4 was greeted by several hundred ]
E citizens, the students of the ]
h Military Academy and the mu- s
& sic of Mahara's Minstrel band. ]
4 AS He stepped upon the rear !
4 of the train on crutches he !
q was accorded a welcome that !
q Tor pure American enthusiasm /
r would be hard to excel. In his :
a speech he said: !
s Il am glad to see you, my J
& lads, addressing tho cadets !
and your bright faces. Always Z
s fight square and never hit the 8
8 other fellow when he's down or
punch your finger in his eye. 5
Respect your flag and your wo- I
3 men and whip anyone that !
q doesn't and IL you can't whip ]
4 him, don't stop fighting. Good I
n bye" ]
= His address here had not been
4 previously announced, which Z
4 accounts for the small number s
: present. I
3 q y q u q 3 n q Z
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

A HFANlef announces that he has
/ Ai} pir ship that cannot
Il WI hAye all had expensive
a14k N those places which an
Rlla ne tIps."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

1'E handsoinest men in Congress
IS q a4 eeiected for the personal
14zz i ~. Taft at the Inaugural
e saa the scramble for the places
|ea1z aseu 70 Indicate that Congress
|en aFs iaat Ike other people in not
s4Inz Hznls4Iges as others see them
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

4IA7Sti fleqost, the famous French
|IEsz 4eE'tfss that alcohol and the
uEsel sfa N.iqing the human race. 1t
l4khAt 4.id isn't it. that the prev
|eHSs + krlh Is due to mans taste?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

ANOTHER rAyolution is develop
|g a Cuba The sooner Cuba be-
bnles d nagt pf the United States
.e better ii wan be for the inhab-
ant Il she Island.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

II. Y. Haggard, the hustling local
agent for the Waters-Pierce OH Co.,
in Mexico, and who has charge of
the Company's business in the neigh
boring towns. has had his territory
extended
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

legislators are agitat.
il i sl4sln TO decrease the length
H6k N|Ae hnt for us let them wear
ae hHt 0'ns as long as they like
II ailtz ii VIC hat bills.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

soa5N psbple seem to have an
aa fzs 1 nan or a paper can't
III an administration un-
Il a10roges of every thing it
zAA HIask right or wrong. Those
ne IS Shove criticism are too big
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

o. A. slavens, a tonsorial artist VIII
is with /. D. Lambert, is taking his
vacation. He will be back to his
work Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
ARRANGING FOR
MCMILLAN MEMORIAL.

A representative of the Rosebrough
Monument Co. of st. Louis was in
this city Thursday to meet a COM
mittee of the Mcmillan Memorial AS
sociation regarding the description
and style Of memorial to be erected.
All those who desire to contribute to
this fund should leave their donation
with James Jesse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

1fsx has decided that the
.lI| - vehicle for Mr.. Taft is
= aIIlat6IIe. If they needed any
eEe iatory testimony to reach
Iaz |6H ihey should have brough
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
kANALY. KELLEY.

John Kanaly, son of D. J. Kanaly
Of this city. and Miss Blanche Kel
Icy. of Sioux City, Ia, we're marries
recently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

DR.. A. A. Wallace and ]. o. Tins
ley left for Birmingham, Ala, to-day,
delegates from the Mexico Presbyte-
rian church to the big Laymen's meet
ing,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

& f Its popularity the Mox-
III NJ Ledger has the largest
.iFselskI4 ~ any country paper In
fttR FOR THE FARMER
|'1|e 1arket reports, stock new
<z 'zfH, 1e>es, and the best corps of
o,..| 1orr4>pondents Of any Journal
<|.Iz 621tion. County news a lead
I'll r* VI the paper.
&iIR etnRster In the county will
|al iIr inscription. When In Mex
Is - 7SIsd be pleased to have you
4|I M 11t as.
zsTH{ DIFFER TO AGENTS
FsH a 46& subscribers to the Wee
F t 80 21 n cash.
fSs z subscribers 81 In cash
Tkz1S Fa most liberal offers and
nay q |Adrawn at any time. The
|dexl<a kly Ledger Is 81 year !,
|iHa}a N A Vance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

Ind L am recommending 1t
iends. Mrs. w. s. FORD,
SWINE St., Baltimore, Md.
successful remedy in this
III the cure of all forms of
nplaints is Lydia Il. Pink
etable Compound. 1t has
lest Of years and to-day Is
y and successfully used than
emale remedy. 1t has cured
Of women who have been
nth displacements, inflam-
eerati0n, fibroid tumors, ir-
b, periodic pains, backache,
ng-down feeling, fiatulency,
and nervous prostrati0n,
her means had failed.
10 suffering from anyof these
i0nt give up hope until you
q Lydia u. Pinhham's Vege-
bound q trial.
gould like special advice
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Or it. She has guided
. to health, free OF
...,-.. -as.2 -aazazAz t.lzsas
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

On the first day of March Fulton
will have a big stock sale and many
from this section of the county are
contemplating attending.
rnnrp Anurpr1anNGENTa PAY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
LOSES $50 HERE
LATER RETURNED

Miss Elsa Chandler, Of New Flor
enee, While Waiting In This City
Between Trains, the Loser--Mlss-
es Adams, Of Planters Hotel, the
Finders
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

+. II. Parker presented a fine Cor
don Setter puppy to Robt. Rouse, the
cashier Of bank at La Belle, MO-
Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18
sToppERr SOCIETY OFFICERS.

sToDDERT SOCIETY OFFICERS.
The Stoddert Society of the Pres
byterian church has chosen for the
year 1908 the following officers:
Mrs. f. L. Cass, Pres.
Mrs. D. L. Maths, Sec'y.
Mrs. II. L. Rutledge, Treas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

The new coaches for the Chicago &
Alton branch to Jefferson City have
now been installed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-02-18

from irregulari-
ties, terrible drag
glng sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. l had
given up hope Of
ever being well
when / began to
take Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
II felt as though
navy life had bann