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Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Ledger joins the people of
Mexico in extending sincere sym
pathy to the family of Wesley Vim
Gil Rowe, who died wednesday ev-
ening at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Rowe, in Woodlawn
Place. Mr.. Rowe was a young man
Of great promise, and his sudden
death was a great shock not only to
the family, but to all who knew him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE first undertaking that should
be pushed to a successful finish in
the new year is the electric road.
Those who will receive benefit from
this enterprise should subscribe for
bonds right away. Mexico prompt
Iy came to the front and we feel
confident that those living at other
points along the line will gladly do
their mart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Mexico Ledger joins the
friends in congratulating Miss Den
ME Kelso on securing a $500 piano
In the st. Louis Times subscription
contest. Miss Kelso is a sure
enough hustler and deserves to be
among the prize winners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

PROF. HAMILL and wife, for
merly Of Mexico, now of Nashville,
Tenn, remembered friends in Mex
leo with one of the neatest and
fastest Christmas cards we have
seen. Their many friends in Mex
leo join the Ledger in wishing Prof.
Hamiil and his good wife many hap
by returns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
OPERATED ON

FOR APPENDICITIS
Henry Boeger, residing 5 miles
north of this city, vas operated on
for appendicitis Saturday morning
The patient underwent the opera.
tion in a most satisfactory way and
his condition is most encouraging to
his physicians.
Mr.. Boeger was taken III last Sun
day of appendicitis. His condition had
becomexuch that an operation was
thought advisable. His many friends
will be glad to know that he is inn
proving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

WILLIAM CROSBY, of Deland, ILL.,,
a nephew Of F. L. Crosby. Of Mex
leo, has in Mexico one Of the finest
imported Pereheron stations we ey-
er saw; it is a dandy, and we are
glad to know that local people are
arranging to purchase this animal.
Fine stock Of all kinds is more APP
preciated in Mexico than we before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THERE win be a lively contest for
congress In the sixth district Of
Missouri, G. c. Dickinson is the
Democratic nominees. DeArmond car
ried this district by a majority rang
jng from one to two Thousand. Speech
will be made by for the Demo
tic nominee by Francis, Folk,
= Clark, Reed and Lloyd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Mexico EIks are talking OF
erecting a permanent welcome
sign in Mexico. This sign is to be
used for the big meeting next July
and then to remain as a permanent
decoration to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE death of General D. H. McIn-
tyre removes from Mexico one of
our most distinguished citizens. A
man who for forty years was active
in public life in his city, county and
State. General McIntyre's life pub
lie and private. was without blsrn-
ish, and he was honored and respect
ed for his ability and integrity A com
munity is always better off for hay
ing had the benefit of the life and
activities Of a man like General d.
III Mcintyre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
THIS IS THE LATEST LEGITIMATE
GFT-RIGH-QINCKn eCHEMF-.CAN I0N
BEAT THIS WEALTH PRODUCER

EIF
eeqdals 46,SOO eggs per year
46SO0x3 equals 10000 eggs 8 years
No eggs sold but all incubated and
Matched; allowing for bad eggs,
40. 400, leaves 100, 900 geese.
2 lbs. feathers per goose, 300 900 lbs.
$3.50 per lb. for feath-
ers $500, 900
100, 900 pair goose livers at soc per
pair sc 5000
10 buttons from each goose bill,
lie each button 10000
$3.50 per goose dressed 1900
Capital invested 300
Estimated Operating Expenses
1870, OOO
Total. $3.50, 300
Receipts
Feathers 300, OOO
Goose Livers 10000
Buttons 10000
Dressed Geese $4,000
Total receipts $530,00C
Expenditures 5000
Net Profits 1893, 7Ot
Each stakeholder $113, 1888
Apnual dividends, 37,744 per cent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

A DIRTY store is the poorest adver
tisement a merchant can have. Keep
your store neat and clean, not only
in front but clear back to and in
elsaing the alley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

WATCH the date after your name
on the wrapper or margin of your
weekly Ledger. Send in your re-
newal before your time expires so
that you will not miss a o p of
your favorite paper. The Mexico
Ledger is cash in advance to every.
Indy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
THERE win be a convention

THERE will be a convention OF
delegates at Hannibal. Mo-,
February Srd. representing all the
commercial organizations in cities
throughout Northeast Missouri. The
Mexico Business Mems Association
should send an active delegation to
this meeting, as beneficial re
suits should follow a movement to
boom Northeast Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
DEED OF TRUST

DEED OF TRUST.
Whereas A. G. Turner, Anna s.
Helm. Elizabeth Matthews. Mamie
Helm. now Nordyke, and Richard s,
Helm by their deed Of trust, dated
February 1906, and duly recorded in
Book 20, Page 1891. for deeds Of trust
in the Recorder Of Deeds Office Of Al
drain County, Missouri, conveyed te
the trustee therein named the North
west Quarter of Section rs. and the
West Half of the Northeast Quarter
Of Section 2S, of Township SO. Range
9; and Lot Number 81 In
Mrs. Sparks Southern Addition, some
times called Mrs. Sparks Add
tlon TO Mexico, Missouri, all lying
and being in Audrain County. Mis-
souri,, to secure the payment of a
certain note therein described and
to secure other obligations
therein described; and. whereas
the said trustee therein named
has refused to act; and
whereas it is provided in said
deed Of trust in case of the refus-
al Of said trustee to act, that the
acting sheriff of Audrain County.
Missouri, shall become his uc-
cessor and may perform all con-
ditions of said deed of trust;
whereas there has been a
in the payment of said note
scribed, as well as other def
of other obligations in said deed
trust; and whereas the holder
said note has requested the sale
Of said lands IL RafssUut4, "nrfaEn,
Hudram totifi rs of said deed Of
under the terfsa ds to public
trust, expose said lan~ ddder fol
sale to the highest Door of tn'
cash, at the East front d ssourl
Court House in Mexico, MIS-
on Thursday, January the 9th,
1910,
between the hours of 10 A. NJ. and
3 p. NJ. on said day.
Witness my hand this January the
Sd, 1910.
j. B. WOOLERY,
Sheriff Of Audrain County.
Aids Missouri, Acting Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
MR.. AND MRS. ouisEN6ERRY
ENTERTAIN FRIDAY NIGHT

Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. Quisenberry en-
tertained at a watch party at their
new home on Western avenue Fri.
day night. Refreshments were served
at the proper hour. all listening to
the old year ringing out and the
new coming in. Games we're in
dulged in and all spent a most joy
Gus time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE statements of the Missouri
banks show that the people Of Mis-
souri, = in a most prosperous con
dition. The material advance in
farm products has proved Of great
advantage To this State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

MASON cREAsEY, who has been
in business in Mexico for 20 years.
is closing out and will retire from
business. You win find bis adver-
isementt in to-day's Ledger. We
trust that Mr.. Creasey win remain
in Mexico and again re-enter bust
nose
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Ledger regrets very much to
learn that the health of J. Kelley
Pool is so bad that he has sold his
interest in the Columbia Herald to
his partner, Mr.. Pemberton, and
placed his son, Roscoe. in charge Of
the Centralia COURIER; while under
the a6pi~ Nysician Mr..
andeavor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

A CLAIRvoYANT, now in Mex
leo, adyertises that she locates hid
den %treasurers. Wonder if she can
locate Cook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
TO START
POULTRY FARM

FOUE nv FNHW,
William Kemper, Jr. and Jay Ben
nett will shortly start a poultry farm
in the vicinity of Cottonwood Springs.
They will have over a thousand
chickens to start with and intend
making the industry a large one.
We wish them success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

Notice Of
SALE IN pAp,,,,..
Of Missouri oa
County of Audrain IS
Brooks and Il. II.
Plaintiff
chas. Brooks clellan Brook, =
Ian Brooks, oma Brooks
Brooks Smith and Edward ,' "Sa
her Husband, Ora Fay Brooks I~s
Is Adams. Lillian Adams ana c
A1aa Detentaa,
County. Missouri.
J BY virtue and authority Of a a.,..
and order Of sale made by ths ny
Court. in the above VSilued cause.
and Of a certified copy hereof a.
!. ed Nov. End, 1909, | will, o.
. Friday, the 2ist day Of I.Du,,,
1910,
between the hours Of Nine o'ocloel A.,
the forenoon and Five O'CLOCK
that day. at the East iron, doc, ,
/ the Court House, in the City
Mexico IN Audrain County M
i souri,. sell. at public vendue, to h
). highest bidder the following
scrlbed Real Estate, viz:
IS The southeast fourth (1.D Of I,
a. southeast quarter (1-4) Of Sect
four ca township fifty-two
le Range eleven (ll) west Of the d
n, (5th) r. NJ. All In Audrain COu
s. and the State Of Missouri,
R. Terms OF Sale as follows; Cash
&c j. b. wooLERY,
q, Sheriff Of Audrain County in
a. State Of Missouri. 4S.tds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

NEW subscribers and renewals
are coming in for the Ledger more
promptly and satisfactorily than
even before in the 80 years the
Ledger has been under the present
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
DEED OF TRUST


Whereas, Jessie B. Franklin, q
single man. by his certain Deed q
Trust dated September s, 1904, duF 4
acknowledged and recorded in tAl
Trust Deed records within and ID
the county Of Audraln and State I
Missouri, in Book "27" of page ~
conveyed to the undersigned Trusts
the following described real estate b
ing and being situate in Audraa
county and State OF missouri, .
wilt:
All Of Lot Seventeen (1D
Block Two (2) Of Duncan's ADJ
ton to the City Of Mexico. Mi
souri,, as per recorded plat Of sal
addition now on file In the Office
the Recorder OF Deeds within a
, for said Audrain County.
Which said conveyance was ma
in trust to secure the payment
a certain negotiable promissory no
together with the interest thereC
and In said Deed Of Trust fully
scribed, And whereas said Deed
Trust provides that should defau
be made In the payment of sa
promissory note, or the intere
thereon, the Trustee named in sa
Deed of Trust, at the request of Il
legal holder OF said promissory mol
may proceed to sell the above d
scribed real estate at public ve
due TO the highest bidder at Il
front door Of the Court House
Mexico, Missouri. for cash, fin
giving twenty days public notice
the time, terms and place
sale, and of the property to be sol
BY advertisement in some newspapt
eT IN fha cold county a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE City Democratic Committee
meets Tuesday to arrange for the
Democratic primary to select the
nominees for city officers and one
councilman from each ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Special Sales Company, of
this city, viii hold a big combina-
ton Breeders Sale in Mexico Feb
ruary II and IS. Mexico is the horse
center of the earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

If your weekly Ledger expires this
month, make your renewal immedi-
ately. so you win not miss a copy.
The Ledger is cash in advance TO
eYerybody.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE Lexington lntelhgoncer is 40
years old. and Is one Of Nilsson
RS most successful and influential
country papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
FOR SALE.

l am going to quit business and
l offer for sale my entire stock of
New and Second hand Goods of Al
most every description.
BILE offer refuse
mu.. \, 81 for anything as
lave money. First comes gets
pick Of stock at bargain prices.
43-2t d12t Mason Creasey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
Hides, Furs, OldIrOn
haee~f fAUpptiBise we
pay the highest mar
ket price in spot cash
SAM NORRIS
WITH A

HANDSOME PRESENT.
The Woodman Lodge presented
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Kunkel with a
handsome rocking chair Thursday
morning as a wedding gift. Mr..
Kunkel has been banker in that
Lodge for the past thirteen years,
and the gift will be highly appre-
ciated by the recipients.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE farmers in Kansas are sub
scrihing literally toward interurban
electric railroads. They know what
VIII make farm property advance in
nrlca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

Miss Gladys Basket has returned t
her home in st. Louis after spending
the Christmas holidays with her aunt,
Mrs. B. M. Bush.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
PREJUDICE.

Curious to state, prejudice keeps
8 out of more good things than does
lack of opportunity.
We often pass by an article of merit
because the price is low. The same
article at double the price would find
US eager to try it. K G Baking Pow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement Of the estate Of Sarah
Patrick, deceased, will be made al
the February term Of the Probate
Court Of Audrain county, Missouri, to
be held at Mexico, Missouri, on the
second Monday in February, 1910.
4i''d JOSEPH F. Patrick,
nistrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
IN. As BANQUET At
THEHOIstY HOTEL SAT-
UROAYH ENING-tlEcTION
POST IN A MOST PROSPEROUS
CONDITION : AFTER THE
DINNER SHORT TALKS MADE
BY SOME OF THE THOSE
NeRgsEsr.
W. F. Whitney VA elected Prssl-
dent for the Ensuing rear-c. r.
Gibbs Appointed oeIsuase 70
state Convention.

Saturday night, Jan. 1. the Travel
Ing Mems Protective Association OF
Mexico held lis annual meeting at
uotol Hoxsey and enjoyed a de-
vohtu, dinner. c. II. Gibbs, as pres
Nort nrosided I'm A most gracious
voy and the occasion was an en-
,oyohio ono
N.D Jones Of ST. Louis, one
l., INC directors Of the Association.
,,o, nraso,, and made an address
,mana ,hosa nresent ere; G. X.
lcnhs ana vito DR. A. A. Wallace
L., 10, po,, e. yraln and wife
u Uaoth and wife ! W. Gala,
"a no NJ Rowland and wife.
.Ic w Ct ~ w,sa n n ZONES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

Emmett Mundy, who was injured b
a falling tree several weeks ago,
is able to be out, though his condi-
ton is not such that he can do any
work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

The best Architects, Painters and
contractors Of the country use Mound
City Horse Shoe" Brand of House
Paint exclusively. Otis Purdy. 32-lyr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE C. & A. R. . to-day paid its
tax bill for paving on W. Monroe
otre~
railroads all favor improvements of
this kind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
MEXICO MAN IN WRECK

MEXICO MAN IN WRECK
IN ST. LOUIS.
T. b. Duncan is home from a bus
mess trip to st. Louis. Wednesday
morning Burlington train No. 81 due
here about 1910, on which Mr.. Dun.
can was aboard, collided with a
switch engine in the yards in st.
Louis. Fortunately no one was in
jured. The engine was slightly dam.
aged. The accident delayed the
train several hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that leteu
testimentary on the estate Il
Laura Ann Clanton, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned De-
cember 2sth. 1909, by the Probate
Court Of Audrain County, MissCuh,
All persons having claims agln&
said estate are required to exhhE
them for allowance within one year
after the date of said letters or theI
may be precluded from any benefit
Of said estate. and II such clatn'
be not exhibited within two yeas
from this date Of publication the
shall be forever barred.
Robert Gilbert,
43-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
The Weekly Ledger

TIE management OF the Ledger
wishes you al a happy New Year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
Yet < c is guaranteed the Best

fet < c Is guaranteed the Best
Baking Powder at any price,.
The ladies OF this city who have
seen what X G Baking Powder will DO
prefer 1t to any other. They are only
too glad to save their money and get
a better article. It's the difference
between Trust prices and those Oh
fair, honest competition.
A rs ounce can Of X G Baking
Powder for rs cents,-and your money
returned If you don't like 1t better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

Mrs. Don Matthews has returned to
her home in Kansas City, after a
visit to her parents, ]. c. Woods
and wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice Is hereby given that final
settlement Of the estate OF Rose NJ.
Haley, deceased, will be made at
the February term of the Probate
Court of Audrain county, Missouri, to
be held at Mexico. Missouri, on the
second Monday in February, 1910.
NOBLE BARNES,
fat Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
EoR SALE,

/ have a big lot of Household
Goods of all kinds at almost YOU
own price. Closing out. Going tC
quit business.
43-2t d12t Mason Creasey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

Mrs. Percy Hord and daughter, af-
ter a pleasant visit to friends and
relatives in Mexico, have return
ed to their home in st. Louis,
Mr.. Hord has a splendid position
with the Simmons Hardware Com
pany, Of that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06
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Miss Dennie Kelso, of IN
won a $500 piano in the st. L-
Times circulation contest just cloSed
Miss Kelso defeated all other COZ
testants in the 18th district, nav
ing a total vote Of ~1,S74,S6O. TheI'
were a large number from this u,
trict. but Miss Kelso out-distanC'D
all by a good margin. Miss hen'
is the charming daughter of CounV
Assessor T. J. Kelso, and Is a va.
popular young woman, Her success
will be good news to her nl'p
friends and the Ledger Joins 'n'u
In congratulatlng her.
Frank Sanford went to Boston d"
drday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

ga firm. Bloomington, ILL.,
This corn was planted on the Hop
Wins & Edmonds farm, and Mr..
carter says that he never made a
better investment. Some years ago
he made the same experiment with
III same ground he planted good
The result showed very clear
Iy if ground is worth planting at
all. it is worth planting with the
best seed you can secure As the
price of land advances, more inter
est is paid to the kind Of seed
planted, and the class of stock
grown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

nsNr .the whole world, Q iuli
go 49, a-nnaa fist Of all tho ingreoiehs
Aua taNo1he composition oil bis wl1ely
en 49, I'd kedicMes. Thus he has taho
s1srrersSs Rtrons and patterns re-
~ Ell %nfaRpce. Thus too nc secret
- sred XisK Medicines from anon made
1nstr4nYoE doubtful merits, position.
..ssmE Ecmedies Of Knotpl mas shown
IN ais bold StenDE-g1egnexceIeQ
tH5f nia I0rmnlaA4 Lnenl
fhaf he Is mol alLSA2~
We1.1sIs a5es he wsdicsi Discovery. the
~ III. PIefee's Goldegeae ssoI5sani Pc
tafneqs y bsi5onsneaase printed upon y n
nssr y iocatdl and complete list OF al
giaia Engsa.as o~ee0ampiieS from numerous
the ~ slcal works. OF ell the different
baos hallFactice. containing very numer-
~etan9ElNh from the writings OF leading
sc3eohers OF medicine. endorsing IN ne
ocs 4 passkbie terms, each and every ingre-
m tbess lille books vii be mailed free
suy one sending address on postal card On
~ letter. % DR.. Z v. Pierce, Buffalo n Y,
LOOK ii vii b learned that DR.. Pierce's med.
fcines contain M alcohol, NARCOTICS, miarfal
agents q other Episonons Or Injurious assnis
nal roots Ct great yaluei also tnat golns q
the most valuable ingredients contained IN
Dr. pierce's FavoTito Prescription for weak.
nervous. ovef-wDrked, rundown" nervous
And debiiltated women. we're employed, long
wears neos 81 the Indians for similar ailments
Hahcaing their equnws.. In fact, one u the
fnn&t valuable meAlcinai plants entering Into
the composition pf Dr. Plerce,s Fayptito Pre-
krf1nttun was knowB to the Indians a.
Hk4QAn NaedsH Our knOwledeo Of the uses
IN not 4 fna 81 cur most valuable native, me-
dh3a9l pisnts sas galned from the ladinns
AS made up By Improved and exact pro-
eessee. the HFax0Fite Prescription Is o most
~eflflen1 Fetcedg for regulating 81 the wom-
aug lanctiuna. cosrrting displacelueuis, AZ
pFp4auhss nHtexeF6Aaft aid irtcfvsfsioD,
overcoming painful periods, iiniug W tie
nerves and bringing about a perfcct state OF
Aealzh sold bx al dealers 70 r,ydicLneA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

THE City Council at,
No has CoiumDla'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-01-06

LEDGER ADyERTlsEMENTs PAY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-12
BY GRACE E. CRAIG.

charity May stepped brisk1y to and fro before
the spinning-wheel which she had brought ont n
the door-stone of the gray farmhouse on the hill
Occasionally she lifted her brown eyes from her
work and gazed out the rolling pastures of the
fair island of Prudence or across the strip of bav r.
the Rhode Island shore
is fine day, Polly" she said at length, to
the small girl who sat beside her sewing. 81 tbink
perhaps mother will let us go out in the boat when
our work is finished"
Oh Charity! Does thee think she will?" chirned
little Polly, in her excitement taking rather longer
stitches than usual "T will be beautiful on the bax
this morning"
charity studied the sea and sky intently.
There's very little breeze stirring" she replie5
i am almost sure mother will say we may 90 for a
while If we do our work particularly well, Take
care OF those stitches, Poll The last ones had hest
come out. They will never earn thee jaunt, but
more like an extra long psalm
Polly pouted, but in a moment laughed and pulled
our the offending stitches grooming softly to herself
as she set them again with great care. Charity
worked with will, and her task was soon finished
She disappeared into the house, and in few mo-
ments her voice rang merrly through the open door
Mother says yes Pollykns Put up thy work
for to-day"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-12

And then, too, It's growing late, and the wind is
rising. The bay is all white rufles now If we don't
get home soon. shall be afeared'
Don't fear, little one" Charity soothed sister
will take care of thee Sit still now. We will be
only few moments. and then if we both row I
think we can get home before three" And she
turned the boat again toward Portsmouth
Once on shore she hesitated, Was she taking
her little sister into peril7
Would thee rather sit in the boat and wait for
Charity?" she asked
NO. no." and Polly scrambled hastily out and
caught her hand. I'll not be left will go with
thee. We will take of each other"
The two girls climbed the slope to the summit
OF knoll, and there few feet away was the little
staff with its pitifui banner They threaded their
way through the angle of bushes stopping now and
then to look and listen All about the bayberry and
sweet-fern had been crushed and trampled as by
heavy feet, but nothing broke the stiffness of the
summer noontide save the bees buzzing over the
flowers and the crickets chipping in the grass