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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18


The socialist and prohibition
parties have been denied the priv
ilege of placing their electoral
ticket on the official ballot for the
coming election. The primary
law provides that all state conven-
tions shall be held on the first
Tuesday in July following a pri-
mary election. This feature of the
law was not complied with by the
two parties named, and the secre-
tary of state has ruled that they
have thus forfeited their right to
representation on the ballot,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18

The interstate commerce COM
mission has struck a popular chord
in ordering reduction on express
charges. The new schedule of
rates which they have ordered to
20 into effect some time in Octo-
Der, is said to be formulated on q
scientific basis. If so it will be a
great departure from the present
basis, which is simply all that the
traffic will bear.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
The Richest Man in the World

Could spend his entire fortune
trying to make better remedy for
rheumatism than Meritol Rheuma-
tism Powders. Ii you only knew
their value you would use this
wonderful remedy for rheumatism
Recommended by physicians and
all who have tried it. Bruhn &
Stonebraker sole agents.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18

Rev. G. W. Wolter, pastor of the
German Congregational church at
Parkston, has resigned and accept
ed position with the Redfield
College for the next two years.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
Always I'm the Lead

skin alone. Meritol Eczema Rem
edy is applied directly to the dis
eas ed skin, the effect is marvellous
an d its results permanent. Do
nc t delay trying Meritol Eczema
R smedy. For sale by Bruhn y
S touebraker.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
The skin and Not the BLOOD

Until recently it has been gem
orally accepted theory that eczema
was disease OF the blood. Scien-
ti6c Investigations have taught us
that eczema is positively a skin
disease and durable through the
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18

There may come time when a
new party organization will be
successful, but it will not be IN q
movement simply to further the
ambitions of one individual, nor
will it's chief supporters be the
malcontents and disappointed poll
ticians from the old parties.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18
MElGHEN. & sIFFORD
IVA ATTORNEYS AT LAW

In the great athletic contests
just finished at Stockholm the
United States won a good lead
over all of the other countries,
winning 1913 points, with Sweden.
its closest competitor winning 1O4,
and England third with Sc points.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18

F. A. Craft, who recently resign
ed his position as state fire mar
shall, has accepted position as
manager of an Aberdeen fire in
surance company, and will move
his family from Mitcdell to Aber-
deem.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-07-18

The wool season at Belle Furche
the greatest primary wool market
in the country has closed with re-
ceipts this season OF 21,000,000
pounds This is a falling off from
the receipts of last year, due to the.
heavy loss of sheep last winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08


Mrs. Jim Allen and children visit
cd MFR. Allen here this week.
II. n. Cant and family attended the
birthday DINNER OF Mr. Green CANT on
Tuesday
IF. e. Pearl is the owner OF a
new automobile which he purchased
In Mexico Saturday.
Miss Edna Cant returned Monday
from Keokuk, Ia. where he spent
two weeks vacation with friends. sh
reports a grand time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace were sun
day guests Of Mrs. Neal.
Joe considine. Henry Cant, Baker
Barnes. Chas. Householder. Hiram
Ferguson. IL T. Squirting and Clifton
Jesse were grain shippers from here
this week.
Mrs. Buckles mother, Mrs Frazier
OF Sterling, Kan, arrived here Mon
day. She wiif make her home with
her daughter for the summer.
Quite a number around here are ar
ranging to attend the Mexico Chauta
qua the first OF September. This
Ii something that should be patron
lied by every one living In Audrain
county or near enough Mexico to at
tend. For educational or entertain
mcni It IS worth 10 times the amount
OF admission. A cleaner or more
pleasant gathering cannot be found
outside the churches. 1t is better
than a dozen county Of street fairs
FOR children young folks or anyone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08


r. r. Buckner is home from the
Bull Moose Convention held in Kan
sas City this week. Mr.. Buekner,
with four others. was a delegate to
represent the Progressive Party in
Audrain, He is a member of the
State Committee from tho Ninth
District and also was named one OF
the members of the finance com
ittee.
Mr.. Buckner said that the meeting
was a decided success as far as
arranging plans for the campaign
this fall. He said congressional and
county candidates will be nominated
this year, but the county conyen-
lions will not be called until after
the National Convention in Chicago
on August 5.
The State Committee was Instruct
Cd to cali congressional and county
conventions i'm the various districts
aud counties to nominate the eandl.
dates.
The secretary also was instructed
to Issue a call for county conven-
tons August "a TO name delegates
TO iLe State Convention in st. lou
is on Sept. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
4 coRRosoRArloN.
OF interest to Mexico Readers.


For months Mexico citizens have
seen IN these columns enthusiastic
praise OF Doan's Kidney Pills by Mex
leo residents. Wouid these prominent
people recommend a remedy that had
not proven reliable? Would they
confirm their statements after years
had elapsed ii personal experience ha
not shown the remedy to be worthy
OF Endorsement? No stronger proof
of merit can be had than cures THAI
have stood the test OF time. Tine
following statement should carry con-
yiction to the mind OF every Mexico
reader.
John s. Wilson, Washington st..
Mexico, Mo. says: Il willingly con-
firm the public testimonials / have
previously given In praise Of Doan's
Kidney pills. Whenever | need this
remedy INske a few doses and am re.
lleyed Of ~, bladder and kidney com
plaint. 1 %pnot speak too highly
in praise Of Dban's Kidney Pills"
For gale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

W. H. Goldson Is back in st.
Louis from London and Jnliais Koch,
secretary of the Columbia Northern
Electric, writes Col. NJ. G. Quinn that
Mr.. Goldson is preparing the con
tracts as agreed upon by the English
syndicate, says the Columbia Times.
Their contracts will be presented
TO The directors of the Columbia North
ern and if they are ratified as doubt
less they will be, the $5,000, 900 for
the building of the road between Je
ferson City, Columbia and Mexico wi
he available at once.
II lis understood that the English
syndicate is not asking anything unr
usual and that there will be no trou-
b in coming to al agreement. The
Columbia Northern Electric will be
ono of Il opening wedges in the
construction Of railroad building in
the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
Aadrain counly's new sI500o


Audrain eOunty's new SIS. 900 IN
urinary building has been completed
3. s~7s. the contractor. /,
READY to turn it over to the co,ms
" court. The court meets next Mon.
Gay, when the report of the INSPECT
ing committee will be received.
The building will be thoroughly IN
Spected by Richard Phillips. IN,
supervising architect, and III,
members OF tho County Court, befor
Y Is accepted.
Audrain now ranks with thse cum.
les now having modern infirmaries.
The structure Is commodious and con
Veniently arranged. 1t is equipped
with modern sanitary conveniences
heapns and lighting apparatus.
Mr. Evans has located permanently
in this city. He now has rented of.
ice rooms from W. f. Atkinson at
the northeast corner OF the Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Northeast Corner Square.


There are fewer children In tho
public schools Of Audrain County
this year than there We're last year,
whether the cause be race suicide o
some other reason.
The- annual report on statistical In
formation regarding schools in Au.
drain shows a decrease in the total
number of school children in the
county OF "A. There were 1903 schoo
children enrolled In the schools OF
this county in 1911 and 1929 in 1912.
The figures for this year, as given
cut by John B. Graham. county clerk,
are: White boys, 2e70; white girls,
2605; negro boys. 26f; negro girls,
290; total 1929.
Both last year and this the boys out
numbered the girls. The figures for
last year were: White boys, 276S;
white girls, 1892; negro boys, 261
negro girls, ZIG; total, 1908.
There are % school districts in
Audrain county. employing 145 teach
ers. The days attended by the schoo
children the past school year reached
559.sS2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
FREE TRIAL NEW

VACUUM REMEDY.
The wonderful Scientific Vacuum
Appliance, patented by the Govern
ment and warranted, cures organic
diseases. weakness. disability, ner-
vous troubles. The first treatment
will be given FREE of charge to es-
tablleh confidence and PROVE that
the treatment Is all that is claimed
for it. Satisfactory and speedy
cures made In all DURABLE cases.
or no pay will be asked for services.
Or. Manville, recently of Kansas
City. has decided to locate in Mexico.
His office and residence for the pres
ent are rooms at sol South Walnut
Street.
All chronic diseases are treated salts
factorlIy. Patients treated at their
homes and at the Doctors office.
Hours, $3.50 a. IN. to 10; l to $3.50.
and from 7 to $3.50 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

A vast amount Of al iesai1h is du,
to impaired dlscsaaoa when the stou
ach fails % perform SIS functions
properly the whole system becomes
deranged. a few doses of Chamber.
laln's Tablets Is ail you need. They
win strengthen your digestion, in.
dgorate your liver. and regulate your
bowels. entirely doing away with thai
miserable feeling due 10 faulty diges-
ion. Try q. Many others have been
permanently cured-why not you? FoI
sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Jas. A. Stewart OF near t'arber has
suit against the Chicago 6
Alton II. Il. Co., for $1,000 90 damages
The litigation grew out Of injuries
received by Jas. Stewart, son Of
the plaintiff. and a minor.
James was injured on December II
1910, when a team he was driving be
came frightened at an engine Of The
company. It is alleged. aud ran
away, throwing the boy out and Sc
yerely injuring himo His father says
he has lost his sons services during
his minority, which has damaged him
W. J. Woods also is suing the Chi
cago and Alton for $50 damages. du
II is alleged to Injuries to a ship
ment OF horses and mules. owned by
plaintiff, on the company's road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

The Mexico School Board met on
Monday morning and named teachers
70 fill vacancies caused by the resig-
nation of three members Of the teach
ing corps.
Miss Eula Gibbs will take the
place Of Miss May Jackson at the
South Side School, Miss Archie Cook
Of Centeryiew will supply the place
made vacant by the resignation of
Miss Eva Blythe in the Manual
Training department and Miss Beulah
Marshall will take Mrs. J. w. Kelt-
ners nlac. in the Commercial De
pagtment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
MARRIED SATURDAY
AFTERNOON.

VIM. Edwards and Miss Pearl Geel-
ings were married at s Saturday
afternoon by DR.. J. B, Hawkins, The
groom is an employe of the Friedman
Shelby Shoe Factory and IS an indus
araotis young man. The bride Is an
traetlve young lady OF near Mexico,
They will reside near the South Side
School din a cottage the groom recent
ly furnished. The ledger extends con
CALCULATIONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
weDlsville, Mo, Aug !

Welsville, Mo, Aug. J..
Fast freight train No. 05. going
w'st, was wrecked about midnight
Tuesday. Fourteen cars loaded with
fruit and merchandise were almost
wholly demolished.
The wreck was caused by a large
derrick on one of the ears making
the train top heavy. One unidentified
man was killed. He was supposed to
have been stealing a ride.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Mr.. w. s. Gunsahls, a farmer liv-
ing e Fleming, Pa, says ne has
used Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
AID Dlarrhoea Remedy in his family
Ter fourteen years, and that he has
found 1t to be an excellent remedy,
and takes pleasure in recommending
Il For sale by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Hay fever and asthma make Aug
ust a month OF Intense suffering to
many people, Foley's Honey and Tar
Comound gives prompt ease and re-
lief and is soothing and healign to
inflamed membranes. VIM. M, Mere
thew, N. Searsport, M, says: ga
few doses of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound relieved me of a severe at
tack of asthma and less than a bottle
caused a complete cure Refuse sui
stitutes. Otis Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
moNsTER RArrlEsMAkr

sam Morris has on display the skin
Of a rattlesnake six and a half feet
long, that had 10 rattles and a but.
on. The SNAKE was killed near San
Antonio, Texas, by Fred Krants, Of
s.. Louis. He has killed 1900 lbs.
Of rattlers, be says. II. Wolpo IS
with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
Lees Summit. No. Aug. 1.

Cole Younger, once noted bandit,
while attending W. J. Brya9's lecture
at the Pleasant Hill Chau aqua last
night, was the victim of pickpockets
TO the amount of $95.
Mr.. Younger said 1t was his first
experience and that it would not hay
happened had It not been be was cha
eroning some ladies'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

One OF the most common ailments
that hard working people are Athlete
with is lame back. Apply Chamberlai
Liniment twice a day and massage
the parts thoroughly at each applica-
tion, and You viii get quick relief.
For sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
WINS AZ BOWLING GREEN.

Queen of Denmarks, shown by Il. D
Moore won the saddle stake at the
Bowling Green Fair. Princess Euge-
mia owned by the Eaton farm won in
both the three year old saddle and
harness classes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Frank Robertson. e. S. wilson and
Byrd McGarvey.
An informal dance was given by
The Elks Thursday evening for the
visiting girls in town. Music was
furnished by the Georgia Orchestra.
The c~haperones for Flag Dayy of
The Fair are Mines. Rixey, Roland,
Reed. e. D. Graham and Glendy.
Miss Margaret Morris, OF Kirksyille
Mo-, is Wishing Miss Marjorie Nor.
ris.
Miss Mynnette Long OF Glasgow
visited Miss Blanche Cove this week.
Miss Mabel Pitcher gave a de-
ughtful party Friday evening in hon
or of the young ladies visiting in
Mexico, Misses Helen Oldham, Ne
hraska; Lucille Dingle, Moberly, Mo;
Hilda, Nash, Oklahoma; Mary Rodes,
Colorado, Hortense Frank, PennsyL
wanda. A porch and lawn party was
planned, but on account of the rain,
IT was changed into an indoor at
fair. The large porch of the Pitcher
home decorated with ported plants
and Japanese lanterns; was exceeding
ly pretty and attractive. Games, com
versation and music were enjoyed,
Miss Frank singing several beautiful
selections during the evening. Miss
Pitcher was assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Mark Pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. e. L
Graham, Mrs. Mary Graham, Miss
Blanche Cove and little Miss Amelia
Graham. Delicious refreshments con.
cluded the most enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner OF Texas are
quests Of Mrs. VIM. Stuart.
Miss Martha Tinsley entertained
friends Friday morning with a tea in
honor of Miss Sublette Of Virginia.
Other guests OF honor were Misses
Helen Oldham, Hilda Nash, Hor-
tense Frank. Pauline Gotthelf and
Mary Rodes. Miss Frances Guthrie
met the guests at the door and Miss
es Velma Johnson and Hattie Brown,
assisted in entertaining The dining
room decorations were yellow and
green; sandwich baskets decorated in
green we're used. Mines. Charles
Clark and Mary Graham sat alta table
and poured tea; they We're assisted in
S irving by Misses Ruth Robertson,
Lena Johnson and Dorothy Worrell.
Misses Frank and Laura Rob
ertson sang, and Miss Gotthelf read
during the morning, thus adding mu-
sic to the pleasure OF the event.
Misses Blanche and Mabelle Cove
pava a dinnar Cnndav Thair ut1acfc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
DEATHS.

A. c. Corner, q highly respected
citizen OF Laddonia, and a brother Of
the late ". L. Corner, died at his
home Thursday evening, Aug. 1. Fun,
eral services were held from the
home at $3.50 Friday. Aug. 2.
Mrs. Nancy Il. Wilhngham, rs
years old, died at $50 O'Clock Sat
urday morning. at the home OF her
son. W. A. willingham, west of
town. She had been suffering OF the
fiux for several days, and her death
was directly due to this ailment.
The funeral was held from the
home at $3.50 o'clock on Sunday a.
.ernoon and burial was IN Elm
wood Cemetery.
Her husband died about 80 years
ago. Two children, w. A. willing
ham and Mrs. w. d. Willingham. OF
this city and a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Lucy BuntOn. Of Macon. Mo-. sur
vive.
Mrs. willinghhm was a pioneer
citizen of this city. and highly re
spected by all who knew her.
The pail bearers selected to act at
the funeral are Dave Owen, Joa Pratt
Joe Williams, j.. D. Mckee, s. p
Guthrie and b. r. Middleton.
M
The Ledger joins other friendS
extending sincere sympathy to tn
bereaved ones.
Mrs. Mary NJ. McCord died at her
home. corner of Summit and Wood
lawn, Sunday evening, August T., at
1880. Mrs. McCord had been Ill for
fifteen years of a complication OF
diseases and Friday morning, August
2, was stricken with COMMISSIONS from
which she recovered.
The deceased was born December
90, 1887. on a farm eight miles north
east of Mexico. near where Rock
Hill church is now located. and was
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. p.
Canterbury. deceased. With the ex.
ception Of a few months che has al
ways lived in Audrain county or In
NJ xieo. In 1864 she was married
10 T. F. McCord, of Kentucky. and
70 this union we're born six chill
dren. Of whom the following are llv
ing. Reuben, Frank. William and
Nicola.
Mrs. McCord joined the Christian
Church when a young woman under
the preaching Of Ed. j. W. Mount
tpy.
The funeral was held from the
home at $3.50 Tuesday morning and
was conducted by Elder w. H.
Hook of the Christian. and Dr.
j G. Handy, pastor OF the Methodist
church, after which the remains We're
taken to the Iittleby Methodist
church cemetery, northeast OF Mex
leo. where they were laid beside
her husband, who died fifteen years
ago. |,
Mrs. McCord was a woman of
many friends, and devoted to her
family. who have the sympathy Of
the people Of 1his community in the
loss Of their mother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

The change In the street lightning
system OF this city probably viii not
be made before next spring, L. R.
Locke, of the Mexico Power Comany
tod a Ledger Representative Fri
day that he believed it almost impos-
be to get ready before spring. How
ever, when the new plan Is ready
said Mr.. Locke, Mexico will be tho
btstlighted town in Missouri"
According to Mr.. Locke, of
Will require a complete change IN the
wiring OF The city to substitute the
Incandeseents for the arcs. There IS
probably q niles Of wire to be
strung and that will require several
seeks.
But, before the work can be start
81, the Bell Telephone Company mus
complete their work. This company
which Is now operating the city ex-
change Is going to place new wires
New poles also viii be put in and
tfa Power Company has arranged
With the Telephone Company TO use
he same poles on the main Streets.
Who're the latter has new poles, the
iormer wili string their wires on
hem; and where the former puts In
new poles the latter will place thei
sires on ihcmi and thus only one
set Of poles wiz be needed which
will make for the appearance of the
streets.
II will be late In the fail before thu
Bell has completed It's work III the
cry The new arrangement Will me-
viii the approval Of the c~itlzens witt
lave been Wishing TO eliminate som'
y the poles which are quite numer
0us in some SECTIONS. conduits arr
used In the business section,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Were all medicines as m~eritorious
IS Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
diarrhoea Remedy the world would be
much better off and the percentage a
suffering greatly decreased" writes
Lindsay Scott. of Temple, Ind. For
sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Il was cured of diarrhoea by one
dose OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy writes NJ. Il.
Gebhardt, oriole. Pa, There is moth
ing better. For sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
srArE { kEEPeRs
HERE.

The Stste Boo Keepers Association
met here Thursday at tlrs home Of
J. W. Rouse Secretary Il. G. wilson,
CT tho state Board Of Agriculture,
was present at the needing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
IN. n ann III Vrara
ADu Thia ilBrrk.
80 YEARS AGO.

wife who -na. IN Ch- -
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the Congressional Central Commit
zee. q
Daed-At Concord. Mrs. Trimble,
VIE OF the Rev. Mr.. Trtnbie.
James Carroll attended a meeting
Of NE Board OF thelnsane Asylum
at FULTON.
feniey Bryan taught school at the
Liberty school house.
Inc following outoffown ladies
visited in Mexico: Mrs. Ella J. New
klrk' OF kansas; Miss Georgia Arm
strong. OF Hannibal; Miss Mamie POI
lard, OF Fulton; Mrs A. p. Beck. OF
Macon; Miss Annie Campbell, Of PAT
Is; Mrs. Chas. Stump and Misses
/. 9. Masten and KITTY Ricketts, OF
81. Louis.
Mike Kreutel, a prominent Ger
man, Of Audrain county, dropped dea
DR. Theo. Keeton was arranging "a
move TO Chicago to reside.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08
Special Sale Of
Wallpaper.

We are in great need
of more room and to Sc
cure it have selected from
our stock more than one
hundred patterns of wall
paper and have marked
them to sell at five cents
per roll regardless of cost.
These patterns are in full
room lots and may be had
in many designs and col
orings suitable for all.
rooms in the home. The
wholesale cost of each
pattern offered was more
than we shall ask for it
during this sale. Come
in and let US show you
these selections. 1t will
pay you well to buy now
even though you may not
wish to hang the paper
at present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Mike George went to Wentzville.
Mo-, to attend the funeral of his
father, who died there Sunday morn
Ing and was buried Monday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

Miss Susie Houston went to Mar
snail Monday, where she will visit
lfends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

sHAD has returned TO Maine riy-
ers after being away for forty years.
II we aren't TO have any sea serpents
this summer, perhaps this shad sto
will suffice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-08-08

On TUESDAY afternoon Mrs NJ D.
Guthrie and Miss Kate Luckie enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Guthrie
The guests Of honor being Mines.