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Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
COUNTY NEWS

Mrs. 4. M. Ford, of Auxvasse. and
her guest. Miss Hattie Mann, Of Me
tropolis, ILL.,, were in Mexico Friday.
The coal oil and gasoline was
valued at about 1000 and the barn
about $500. John P. Clark. who Is
agent for the Richardson people here,
said that he held no insurance on
the property and did not know wheth.
or or not there was any held by the
Company.
Vandalia, Mo-, Dec. 9.
At its annual meeting here last
night the Commercial Club elected p
J. G. Parrish as president to sue
coed c. G. Daliss,, Sr. The other
officers are, F. B. Detienne, vice
president; 0. A. Smith. treasurer;
IC. b. Ellis, secretary. and j. M.
Dye, assistant secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. @. Barnes return
ed Friday night from New York. Gin
cinnita, Niagara Falls Falls and 9th
er points in the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. It. johnson and
daughter, Marcina. have returned
from Chicago where they attended
the Stock Show.
c. =. Duff, formerly Of Blooming
ton, H., will move to his farm, the
old Turley place. II miles northwest
Of this city. the first OF the year. Mr..
Duff is a progressive, up-to-date far
mer and the Ledger joins the peo-
pie of Audrain in welcoming Mr..
Duff and his family to Audrain.
Mrs. Victor Victor, formerly of
this city, has been elected treasurer
of the Columbia Eastern Star Chapter
Chester Geeting, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs, James Geetings. living six
miles east Of Mexico. who broke his
leg about three weeks ago is getting
along nicely and will soon be able
to be up. Chester was playing with
schoolmates when he broke his limb.
DIR. Ian Rodes. OF Boulder,
Colo. is the guess Of Mexico rela-
tives.
JUDGE ALEX. CARTER knows
there is no better investment than
Audrain county real estate, and has
paid $4,000 for the Sutton farm OF
100 acres, south of vandslia.
William Pollock of Mexico attend
ed the big Deep Water Way Conyen
ton in Washington.
Or. Fred Griffin, OF this city. who
was reported dangerously III in a
hospital in st. Louis, is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Morrisonville
and JerseyvilIe. H.. and is enjoying
good health. He and his wife, who
is with him, Will be home this week.
DR., Clarence Rothwell, who is III
In a hospital in st. Louis, is no bet
ter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

] II catnrraal
condt.logfg. eouEha. colds snd
grip AnS Sany other ailments 70
which the farnify is subject. But since
the change m The formula OF Peruna
I 40 not md II quite as useful 70 my
selE. My bowels are naturally very
active. I cannot take a cathartie Of
any sort II does me injury TO DO 70.
The old Perune contained no eaihertio
ingredient and was therefore q very
useful medicine to me. But | notIcs
that the new Pernna mas a slight lax
alive action. which almost makes It
prohibitory for me TO use. ! was Won
derfng n tharc was not some way IN
which / could obtain the old Peruna az
you used to make It"
To this letter I made the following
reply Yes. the new Reruna. does
contain q laxative element. You
should thersfors take the old Peruna
Ka-tar-no) which has no laxative
quality. While prescribing the
old Peruna I found II quite
necessary frequently to prescribe the
laxative Nkknalsn IN connection with 1t,
Therefore Mansita was combined with
Perune. In order to- meet those canes
that rsqnire . laxative. But in case no
laxative il required the objection TO
the new Pernna you speak OF
arises. Many Of the people
who used 10 take the old Pefuma found
difficulty m taking the new Pcruna
To meet those eases ! am having man
ufsotursd The old Peruna under the
nane Of Katarno. and IL you ara
anxious to get the Old Peruna exactly
a. It used to be made you can do 500
PERUNA is FOR SALE AT ALL
DRUG STORES.
SPECIAL N0TICE Many persons
are making inquiries fer the old
TINA Peruna. 10 such would say.
this formula 10 now put out under the
by KA-TAR-N0 Company, Columbus.
Ohio. Write them and they viii be
pleased 70 send you . free booklet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
Given By a Mexico Citizen.

Given BY a Mexico Citizen.
Doan's Kidney pills we're used
they brought benefit.
The story was told to Mexico res.
idents.
Time has strengthened tho evi.
fence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony IL home testimony
The proof convincing.
It can be Investigated By Mexico
residents.
Mrs. W B. Marshall, $40 w. Lib
erty ST., Mexico, Mo, says: n was
bothered for over a year by back.
ache and pains across my loins.
None of the remedies ! used did me
any good and l finally became 30
bad that | could hardly do my house
work. | then learned about Doan's
Kidney Pills and began using them,
] improved from the first and o o |
was without a sign of my old com.
rlaint. The pains and aches in my
back left. could sleep well and
my kidneys became normal" Estate
uent given November 16. 1s0s].
A Permanent Cure.
On November II. 1911. Mrs. Mar,
shall was interviewed and she said:
"The cur made by Doan's Kidney
Pills has been permanent. / still
hold a high opinion OF them"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

SANTA CLAUS HAS ARRIVED.
AS advertised, SANTA CLAUS ar
rived on time and was met at the de-
pot byabout 500 women and children,
After meeting the immense crowd,
he proceeded up town to select head
quarters After marching around the
Square he halted in front Of THE
ROSS 6. 10 SOC STORE and in.
spected their Stock Of toys and an.
nounced to the crowd that he would
mack it his headquarters and estab.
fish his PosToFFICE where the
children can bring their letters and
receive one in return. He will be in
fun dress as postmaster on Friday
and Saturday, from $3.50 to 5 p. M.
WI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Maniius fiuitz. g. years OF are,
died suddenly at his homo in ccIain=
bia. Tuesday morning, Funeral ser.
vices were held at the Christian
Church in Columbia. Wednesday at
ternoon- Mr., Huits was g brother
in-law OF Mrs. John Gamble and Mrs.
Edward Gamble OF this city, and also
Of Miss Electra Withers. formerly
Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Gamble, MIR. and Mrs. John Gamble.
Mrs. George Blowers and Nc Gam
Bile, from this city. attended the
funeral.
Rev. n II. II. Anderson, rs years
old, died at his home at Los Angeles.
Cal. several days ago, Rev. Ander-
ion formerly lived in Missouri and
was one OF the leading Methodist
ministers in this part OF the country
He was well and ~favorahIy known in
Mexico. having made the leading adj
dress, at the laying Of the Method
list Church building in 1902.
Alexander Mckee Rcthwer1, retir
ed farmer OF Columbia, died Thurs
day morning. Mr.. Rothwell was 80
years Of age. He was tho father of
Hamp Rothwell, Of Mobrly, we'll
known In this city. He is also i +
vived by a wife and two sons, Foun-
tain and Allen, both of Columbia.
?, ". Harding, aged 6s, formerly
OF this city. died at the home OF his
son, Charles. In Chicago. Sunday az
ternoon, suffering with a complica
ton OF diseases.
Mr.. Hardin g was born In Indiana
In 1914, and from there went to IIIi-
nois with his parents. coming to Mex
leo from Illinois about forty.fiye
years ago. and toek up the carpen-
ters' trade. Later he went into til
grocery business. After selling gu
that business he was assistant pas
tor OF the Christian Church here
He left here about ak years ago and
travelled in the interest or the Chris
tian Evangelist for about three years
4 greater part Of the time since
then he has lived at Columbus. Ind.
Mr.. Harding is survived by five
sons, Charles, 0rpheus and Glare o
Chicago. orestus, Of Hammond, In
diana, and VIM Al, Of Columbus, md.
and two brothers and two sisters. w.
!. Harding, Of Rison, Ark, Il. T
Harding OF San Diego, Cal, Mhs
Kittie Harding and Mrs. ELI Huring.
Of Little Rock, Ark.
The funeral services were held
at the Christian Church Ia this city.
Wednesday afternoon. The Rev W
A. shullenberger conducted the ser.
vices.
Mr.. Harding was a splendid Chris
tan man and always was an active
worker In the christian Church.
The Ledger joins many friends il
extending sympathy to the bereaYed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
HAIR HEALTH
y You Have Scalp or Hair Trouble,
Take Advantage Of this Offer.


We could not afford to so strong
" endorse Rexall "93r Hair Tonic
and continue to sell it rs we do,
Il it did not do all we claim II
win. Should our enthusiasm carry
us away, and Rexall "93" Hair
Tonic not give entire satisfaction to
the users. they would lose faith in
uL and our statements. and in con
sequence our business prestige would
suffer.
We assure YOU that IL your hair
is beginning to unnaturally fall out
or il you have any scalp trouble,
Rexall .s3" Hair Tonic is without
question the best remedy we know
~ 70 eradicate dandruff, stimulate
hair growth and prevent premature
badness.
Our faith in Rexall 1893" Hair Ton.
ic is so strong that we ask you to try
II on u positive guarantee that
your money will be cheerfully re-
funded IL 1t does not do as we claim.
Two sizes. zoe and $500. Sold only
at our store-The RexaIl Store. Otis
Purdy, the North Side druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
..MrnhugH..

Paul Rawson Schmidt and Miss
Martha AlIeine Dallmeyer were
married Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'clock by Rev. F.. NJ. Burton at the
home Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Fl. Dallmeyer at SIS East Main
street, says the Jefferson City Dem
ocrat.
The bride wore q dress of white
satin charmense and her ven was
held in place by orange blossoms.
The attendants were Mise Guth
rie Of Mexico and Lewis Hord Cook.
of this city.
Little James Armstrong was III
ring bearer and little Miss Ruth Dru
baker carried a basket Of pretty
flowers.
Both OF the principals are vel
known and have the best wishes D
their friends. The groom lis a
son OF Hy. Schmidt and asslstan
Tha hannv co,,n,a III, $500 =.
ie.9k on mat -horovvoo. tr,n i
a. to,,,s
Robt. Brown Of Audrain County
and Miss Bertha Underwood. OF Gala
way county, were married Wednes
day evening by DR.. ]. r. Hagkins nj
his residence. Both are splendid
young people and the Ledger joins
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
Snrirtu
KISS FRANCES GILL
Phone 4l7.
Elizabeth Let's went
-

Slizabeth Let's went to
%ay.
Mn ' has returned
from az Minneapolis,
MINI. sa
Tally card@s Ia : waist Scores.
Dance Programs and Place Cards.
&c 70 20c each.
worses. The Jeweier.
The Twelvsof-Us Club met Mon
day afternoon with Miss Mary Buck
uer. Extra guests we're Mrs. Rom
ero. Mrs. chas. Mason Of st. Louis.
Mrs. sallie Hissy and Miss Alice
Morris.
The Wednesday Club met this
week with Miss Anne Lewis. Mrs.
Beal led. and four interesting pa
|psrs were given as follows: James
Whitcomb Riley" BY Mrs. W. w.
Bolts. Whittier" by Miss Marie
Rose. American Historians" BY
Mrs. j. r. Liewellyn and "ofver
Wendell Holmes" by Miss Houston.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. C. d. Rodgers.
Engraved vasitin6 CARDS. Wedding
Invitations. Announcement ana
Acknowledgement Cards. styles
correct. prices right. and orders
worreA The Jeweer.
Mrs. R. Nj White gave a MONDAY
luncheon at the Hoxsey Monday In
honor Of Mrs. Fredendall OF Licking
ton No. Table and place card
decorations were poinsetta. Other
guests were Mines. L. B. Hawthorne.
Chas. claybrook, H. B. Brett, L
M. White. c. A. Barnes. ]. G. Lake
nan, Mary Graham and Miss Eliza
beth Arnold.
Fine Stationery Correspondsnce
Cards. Invitation Papers.AIways the
correct styles. 25c to 800 the bon.
worrell The Jeweler.
The M. NJ. A. cadets gave a dance
at the Academy last Monday evening.
Their guests were young ladies from
town,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
THE DOCTORS
QUESTION
Much Sickness Due to sowcIi Dis-
orders.

A Doctors first question when con-
suited by a patient is. "are your bow
els regular?' He knows that nine.
ty.eight per cent OF illness IL attend
ed With inactive bowels and torpid
liver, and that this condition must
be removed gently and thoroughly
before health can be restored.
faexali Ordcrlies are a positive.
pleasant and safe remedy for consti-
patton and bowel disorders in gen.
eral. We are so certain Of their
great remedial value that we
promise to return the purchasers
money in every case when they
fail to produce entire satisfaction.
Rexall orderlies are eaten like
candy, they act quietly and have a
soothing, strengthening, healing In
~fluence on the entire intestinal tract.
They do not purge, grippe. cause nau.
sea. flatulence. excessive loose
ness. diarrhoea or other annoying
effect. They are especially good fol-
children, weak persons or old folks,
Two sizes. 25c and Toe. Sold only
at our store-The Rexall Store. Otis
Purdy. the North Side druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
MERCHANTS, pRlzEs

AWARDED.
Most of the merchants in the
Bargain Sales Week we're pleased
with the return though they be-
lieye business would have been
brisker had the farmers all had their
corn in. The following were the
prizes awarded:
Fifteen dollars for most poultry
sold won by r. A. Herring, Mexico
sos. 10, to vandeventer Commission
Co, End prize, $40, to W. a. shrout.
Mexico, $6i.54 to the Audrain Pro
duce Co.
Ten dollars for greatest number III
dozen eggs sold won by ]. H. Dill
lard. Mexico. 81 10 dozen sold to
+. A. Morris. Second prize. IS. Mrs
Fannie Fairchild, Benton City, So
dozen to Smith Bros.
Ten dollars for one coming great
est distance won by Lewis Bolts.
Perry. 81 miles. Clark Mansfield.
vandalia, End, "a miles.
There were no entries In the con
lest for the largest load OF adults
coming to the sale.
Winners will call on J. w. Dry
for order and present same to Nate
Phillip who will pay them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
Stock and =
y Fam News

(By Captain W. Robert Foran.
Of the Chicago Examiner).
Perfectly wonderful"
Judge William D. Lee, OF the
horse trim Of Lee Brothers, Of
McKee,. No. one of the judges Of
the saddle classes at the Horse
Fair, cast his eyes round the vast
stock yards amphltheatre as he ex-
pressed his astonishment at the
more than twenty thousand per-
sons who he'd gathered to seq The
horse fair last night.
Judge Lee & a renowned breed
er OF saddle and harness horses.
The sensation OF the evening
was the event for fivegaited
mares or seldings. John Woods,
Of Paris. Mo-, exhibited Ginger
bread Man.
The blue ribbon was handed
Gingerbread Man. The second
went to Buchanan Bros great bay
horse Highball. The third was CIV
en- to TEN Bass Miss Gift N.
a fine acting mare with good PAGES
all round.
r. r. Buckner. Of Mexico. bought
a pair OF iron gray mules at stock
at Fulton Monday from George
Hardin. northwest OF Fulton, for
$3.50, and another pair Of gray mules
from another gentleman FOR $40.
J. H. Starr. the sheep king, re-
ports a shortage Of sheep being fed
In Missouri this fall and predicts
good prices for fat lambs and sheep
December and January.
Washburn shobe, east Of Bachelor.
delivered a big bay gelding in Aux
vase Wednesday to Lee Brothers, Of
Mexico.
Lee Bros, Mexico horse deal
ers. we're in Aixyasse Tuesday ans
a span OF small horses from
Brett, Just north of that town
for s115. Mr.. Brett got them recent
" from Calvin Cowles, north of Bry-
ans. for 500.
II. H. Brown, southwest OF Full
ton, was over In Audrain last week
his sister and found part Of
an issue Of The Gazette published
IN 1873 which told that more than
,0e0 grass steers were owned by far
in the McCredie section. Just
10 show how times change" said Mr..
Il doubt II there are that
many cattle Of that kind in the coun-
" today ."-FultoN Gazette.
J. w. Brewer, a Mexico horse and
mule buyer, was in Fulton Monday
and bought a span Of small mules
from a farmer named Picerking, Of
near Fulton, for $500.
John w. Maddox sold . pair OF
five-year.old black horse
mules Monday to r. r. Buckner Of
for $685.. He also sold a mare
Fulton the same day for $40.
VIII Lee. Of Lee brothers, the Mex.
lco horse and mule men, was in
Monday and bought ten horses
and ten mules, one Of the biggest lots
he has gotten here In several months.
They were bought from the follow
Ing farmers: A. s., Heller. 3 mules;
Pearl Fisher, mule; Carl Wise,
]. T. Carr, horse; Gallager
brothers, mule; C. E. Menefee, a
horse and mule; George Hardin. Q
+. r. Dodd. two mules; w.
r Shobe, horse; j.. b. Martin, horse;
Howard Muir, horse: Claude Dunlap,
; horses. The prices ranged from s75
to si75.-Fuiton Gazette.
COL ]. t. JOHNSON is home from
big live stock show in Chicago
he was one OF the most sue
a~uctioneers. Mr.. Johnson
sold one steer for i5 IA cents per
and says that while some Of
The beef cattle did not sell as high
usual. the average was fully as
good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Postmaster p. s. Wilson has jus
received a letter from the Post or
flee Department, stating that tn
Mexico Postoffice has been appor.
toned $50 for the hiring of vehicles
to handle the parcel post business
which opens Jan. /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Paul Harrison, son OF the late An
drew Harrison, formerly Of this city
ard now Of Fromberg, Montana, 4
here visiting his uncle, Ed, Harrison
and meeting all his old friends. Mr.
Harrison left here about twelve
years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Fire. which started about 10 O'CLOCK
Friday morning destroyed almost
lao barrels of coal oil and gasoline
belonging to the Richardson Lubri
eating Co. Of Missouri and q barn
filIed with hay and feed belonging
10 the watera-PIerce In West Mex
100.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

! an m re-
eefpt q q Isttsf
from q mechanic
who is NJ the
head Of a pros
ptfoua house
Goid Psnna has
been used in his
family Tor q Eosd
many years. He
writes ss foi
lows:
HAs you know
We have used
Peruna In our
home for a rum
,er OF ycars We
md It a reliable
household mcdf-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
CARD or THANKS.

We desire to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness during the last illness and fun
eral of our beloved one, Mrs. u. H.
skelley.
L. w. Roberts.
Mrs. Kate veerkamp. wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

B. A. Powell Eco has ne con
tract 20 rock che miis Of rad from
the brick pavenienf on North Jeler-
son ssrset. has had a largh fierce Of
men and teams At work. ar. Pow
ell has J1st completed ekcafating
from he brick pavement to tha Otto
schopp farm at tho fofss the
road. Mr. Powell says IL The vsatA
sr Is favorable. h. viii ccmniate Tho
work 70 the length q mile bx
June.
At a called meetir8 Of the Special
Road Commission. THURSDAY morn
ing. a contract was let to B. A. Pow
ell. for a concrete culvert across The
road now being mncadamized, 1ust
west Of the porida bridge The cui-
vert win cost $50.
The commissioners also conferred
with the County Engineer and Con
tractor Powell as 10 the progrtss OF
the work on the road Just north OF
town. Tho road Is being put IN
shape as fast as possible and
work men viii start Friday putting
In the rock.
The Audrafn County Assochtion
Of Road overseers win hold q meet
ing tn tAis city during December. Il
viii be the first meeting Of the or
ganization since its inception.
The officers OF the Association are:
President Ms Myers; secretary. J. b
Long. Sailing Township; G. T. Jesse.
Wilson; Robert Powell. Salt Rivers;
p. o. snedeksr, Prairie: J. w. Pee
~, Lcutre; p. n NaysmIth. cuiyra.
and Geo. KellerhaI. Of Linn. THIS
meeting win be at the Court House.
Judge Barnett. or the Circuit
Court, has found It Necessary to re
set several cases for trial owing %
the fact that he was unable TO hear
them as they were on the docket
originally. The following cases have
been changed for the remainder Of
December: Jefferson Woods w. Geo.
Knapp & Co. Publishers. 8; KarR
VI, barton, ii; chowning ct 81 vs.
Bolts. IL; Chowning ct al We. Nun
dy, 10; Sims ct al Va. Wiiilngham ct
al, L; McLean County Bank vs.. Glib
bons. 1e: Boyce va. Wheeler ct al
IL; state vs.. BanniEter. IS; Stew.
art VS.. c. a A. r. n. Co, 10; Spot
va @. a. n. r Co. Is. Jen-
hins ys. Q. & A. h. r. CO., 10: I
Earles w. Q. q A. n. r. Co.. III
Dean vs.. wentz. 20: for January.
Clayton vs.. Caldwell. Nos. / and z
Clayton vs, Caldwell. No. ,. 2.
In the circuit court. Friday. I'D
court decided that the aefendan
should turn over ell property undef
his care to the plaintiff excepting |
10 acres Of corn and a stove In h4
case OF Sam J.. Bovine. Jr.. guerdis
John W. Howell. administrator.
The cases az Mary n. Holt Va
A. j, Hin and Mary II. Holt vs..
r. Hanly. which wero tried here hs
eral years ago and which we're n
back from the Supreme Court,
they had been appealed
outside Ut court Tor 81 600
An effort will he made BY
county Judges OF Missouri to Have
the state laws amended 80 that thf
county judges OF Missouri viii hay6
complete control OF the work dond
10 his county and be responsible ln
#. This will be QUE q the princii
matters Of business at the ST
meeting to be held IN Colufh'a
seadboi Id. sal.ra
Pine Of Hanni
the organization an4
A committee viii
the sessions
ture with a view
repealed which n Y
pointment Of road
Of that the eyta{
rfcft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
FARM ron SALE.

have for sale 8 loads OF Here
fords, 2 loads Of Angus and 100 head
of shorthorns. Are all heavy feeder
and in good flesh. They are best Of
quality. Good calves, dehorned. Also
SOME good ~yearlings. Address
A. G. Wiscorme.
39-4t Fairfield, Iowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
s-4t Fairfield, Iowa

ANY WAY, Messrs. Roosevelt,
Taft and Wilson are helping to
give al answer TO that ancient co
nundrum, rs a College Education
Worth whUe?'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Mrs. P. v. o'Brien and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth. have returned from
Chicago and Elgin, ILL.,. where they
had a pleasant visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12
INSURANCE MAN WANTED.

Both locally and to travel and ap-
point agents. Salary and commits.
sions to man Of good record. for Act
ma Life. New policy. largest guaran-
teed values ever given. Address Es.
ties -of-the-Aetna. st. Louis. 4O-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

FOR SALE-PuBe bred white wy
sndotte CockerelsI Phone 2OF23. P
~ o'Brien. dw1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

Fine Stationery Correspondance
Cards. Invitation Papers. Always the
correct styles. ESQ to 800 tho box.
WorrelL The Jeweler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-12-12

The M. NJ. A. cadets gave a dance
at the Academy last Monday evening.
Their guests were young ladies from
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-23
PRISONERS TAKEN
BACK TO HILLSVILLE
Men Held In Connection With Court
House AssassInatlons Will be
Placed on Trial at Once.

Roanoke, Va, April 22.-Under
strong guard the seven Hiflsville pris-
oners who have been in Jail here
since their arrest for connection with
the assassination in the Carroll court
started for Hillsville today In the lit
tie court room where the shooting Of
Judge Massie, Attorney Foster, Sheriff
Webb and Miss Betty Ayers occurred.
The men will be placed on trial tomor-
row. '.s.... ..... 4. .s ..a..
Floyd Allen, the first man arrested,
is still suffering from, a broken leg,
but was taken back to face the
charges against him. With Victor Al
len, his son Byrd Marion, Sidna Ed
wards, Claud S. Allen and Friel Allen,
he is under indictment for murder.
John Moore, the seventh prisoner is
under indictment for felony, the
charge being that he assisted the AL
lens to escape.
sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards
are still at large.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-04-23
DOCTOR HELDUP BY
CHIVALROUS CROOKS
Bandits Return Medicine Case and
Oxygen Tank After SIugging
Chicago Physician.

Chicago. April 22-While hurrying
to visit a dying patient. DR.. E. w. Her
vey, 301 West Chicago avenue, was
held up by highwaymen near his home
early today and robbed Of case Of
medicine, small tank of oxygen, his
watch and cane and his purse contain
ing $12. Fl .@...
The robbers struck the physician on
the head with an empty bottle and he
sank to the ground dazed, but recov-
cred as the men were running away
and shouted to them, 81 am physi-
clan and on my way to attend a dying
woman. Please give me back my medi-
cine and that tank of oxygen"
The men held whispered conver-
sation and a moment later walked
back, helped the physician to his feet
and gave him back the medicine and
oxygen.
When DR.. Hervey arrived at the
home of his patient he found her dead.