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Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
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LOAKA EXHONERATED
IN CARPENTER CASE.
Press dispatches from Blytheville
Ark, state Jake Loaka, who vas ar
rested in connection with the fam
GUS Carpenter case, was exonerated,
Wednesday, by Justice H. G. Hall.
Loaka was arrested several days
ago and lawyers for Carpenter, who
is held for the murder of his wife
and mother-in-law, said they could
produce evidence TO show Loaka was
guilty. No evidence except a state
ment to this effect, was produced
against him however. Lawyers for de
Tense stated they would produce the
evidence when the time came.
Attorneys for Loaka asked the
court to ~exonerate him, which was
done.
From 5lythevllle Courier.
The ~Blytheville (Ark.) Courier, II
an article on the Carpenter case
says:
Lawyer Gravette and Constabl
Mauldin returned from Kimberly
Alabama Wednesday evening wher
they went Monday and brought wit
them Jake Loaka, whom they suspec
as being connected with the Carper
ter murder case. The prisoner wa
placed in Jail where he will renal
until the case comes up in the osce
ola circuit court the third Monday
March.
T.oaka, it will be remembered, wa
6 witness before the eoroner's jur,
and swore that he spent the nigl
on which the murder occurred in tn
house of Ed. Giles, the last name
} being one of the men accused by NJ
Carpenter. Carpenter Is held 9
/. the murderer and has been in ia
since the murder.
The attorneys OF Mr.. Carpent'
have heard different statements thl
Loala has been making in differel
/ parts OF the country, relative to Il
) murder, and coupled with his effor
, to get away, convinced the lawye'
] that he was implicated in the mu
!. der.
The nan may be an important Ca
tor in the case, tending to strengt
4 en- the positive statements Of M
Carpenter that two men commit
the crime.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
r EAGLE.
The roads are getting good.
Ralph Powell is improving.


Rev. O'Herron, Of Canton, filled
his regular appointment at the Chris
tian Church at Santa Fe Sunday NOR
ing and night. A large crowd at
tended.
Mrs. j f. Talley of Monroe coun-
|ty, has been very sick.
The sale of Louis Smith, of near
Littleby Station, was well attended.
Stock sold well. The highest team
of mules brought $500. Sheer
brought from $3.50 to $685.. Stock
sold for 10c a ID.
The sale Of j. o. Downey Of neal
South Fork Church was well attend
ed. Bill Hanna bought a mich COW
and calf for sS4. Bill Dull bough'
sheep, paying 81 per head.
w. D. Talley sold 80 head o
sheep to Homer Mundy for S.; als'
Homer Mundy sold 80 head of sheel
to Mr.. Blackburn for $3.50 per head.
Riley wilkerson sold a helfer t
w. w. Mundy. Price unknown.
E. W. McFadin and son were Mex
leo visitors Friday. attending Judg
Carriers sale.
Herod Hopkins is getting alon
very well,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
HOME FROM JEFFERSON CITY

HOME FROM JEFFERSON CITY.
The Audrain delegation, who went
to jefferson City, Wednesday, to APP
pear before the Senate committee in
behalf of the County Unit bill, re-
turned home Thursday at loon.
There we're about 100 men from
al over this part Of the state present
At The hearing, Wednesday night,
and the committee room was crowd
ed.
Or. ]. ". Million, of this city,
spoke for the Audrain delegation and
Judge David Harris, of Fulton, spoke
for the Galloway men. Several 9th
err speeches were also made. The
committee deferred action for a few
days.
Senator R. d. Rodgers is a membe,
of the committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
In, IN ann III NrarH
--Agn This Mrrk-.
80 YEARS AGO.

John B. johnson, with other
~conyicts, made a desperate effort to
escape from the penitentiary at JEFF
frson City.
Maj. E. L. Hord was no longer con-
nections with the Central-Ringo Ho-
tel.
The addition to Hardin College
which had just been completed was
being furnished.
The fire company elected the fol-
lowing officers: D. E. Shea, chief;
r. M. White, lieutenant; w. H. Day.
LIST hose director; Joe Pratt, End
hose director; G. c. Cling, engineer.
"Unclep Dick willingham died.
aged So.
20 YEARS AGO.
Miss May Maybry and T. M. Ham
ilton, both of this county, were mar
ried.
Richard Clements died.
Miss Nora Pierce and Albert Selby
were married.
C. F. Clark, J. A. Guthrie, VIM.
Harper, H. A. Ricketts, and Chas.
Lewis were directors OF the South
ern Bank.
A fund was being raised to pros
rect for coal.
George W Foster was killed by a
train near Thompson.
G. w. Robertson moved to Mex
leo from Montgomery City.
]. M. Beagles bought a bunch OF
cattle at Queen City.
C. w. Brant, of Wellsville, fell
dead, in Mexico.
10 YEARS AGO.
The Missouri Central Elec
trio Railway Co. applied for a Stat'
charter. They intended to build
line across the State.
W. E. Cant Of Thompson and Mis-
Mary Owen, of Centralia, were maj
ried here.
Bert Squires and Miss Kati
Smith were married.
Chas. Glendye bought out R. c
Calhoun's interest in the Racke
Store.
Jesse Gibbons and Miss Lena N
Hayes and Miss Carrie Gibbons an
, Elmer Hayes were married at a dot
BILE wedding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
N A BY PARCEL POST.


The remains Of Frederick Maui
mann of Edwardsville, ILL.,, whose
body was cremated at the Missouri
crematory, S217 Sublette avenue,
was mailed by parcel post from the
st. Louis postoffice to Edwardsville
Thursday.
The ashes weighed 6 IL pounds.
Naumann was rs years old. He was
a retired hotel man, having for
merly owned a hotel at Staunton,
Illinois. Just before burial
II was learned by read
ing Naumann's will that It was his
wIh that his body be cremated.
The body was lowered into the
grave and after the mourners had
gone away 1t was taken out and
sent to st. Louis to comply with the
will.
The ashes will again be buried in
the grave at woodlawn cemetery in
E~dwardsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Many sufferers from rheumatism
are surprised and delighted with
the prompt relief afforded by applyin
Chamberlain's liniment. Not one case
of rheumatism in ten requires any in
ternal treatment whatever. This lini-
ment is for sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

You Judge a man not by what he
promises to do, but by what he has
done. That is the only true test.
chamberlain's Cough Remedy Judged
by this standard has no superior. Pee
pie everywhere speak of it in the
highest terms of praise. For sale by
all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
AGED MAN sRUTcK BY

AGED MAN SHUIOh By
TRAIN THURS
e. Williamson, 70 years of age. wa
struck by passenger train No. 10 o.
the Wabash, about noon, Thursday
and thrown several feet.
Mr.. Williamson was near the Wa
bash bridge, Just east Of this city
when he heard the train coming. He
stepped off the track, but not faI
enough to avoid the oncoming train
which struck him a glancing blow.
He was shaken up badly, but his
condition is not serious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
ANp FELL.

W. w. Johnson, after milking his
COW this morning, slipped on the ice
and got mixed up with his milk. He
sure was a sight. We can't publish
just what he said.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extens-
i've sale by its remarkable cures OF
coughs, colds and Group. 1t can be
depended upon. Try 1t. Sold by all
dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
For Less of Hair
We viii, pay for what you use II
RexaII ''o3" flair Tonic does not
promote the growth Of your hair.

In MI our experience with hair
tones the one that has done 0 70
gain our confidence is Rexall "93'
Hair Tonic. We have such we'll
founded faith in it that we want
you to try it at our risk. hit does
not satisfy you in every particular,
we will pay for what you use TO the
exteut Of a 80 day treatment.
II Rexall "93" Hair Tonic does
not remove dandruif, relieve scalp
irritation, stop the hair from falling
and promote a new growth OF hair,
come back to us and ask us to return
the money you paid fori 1t, and we will
promptly hand it back to you. You
don't sign anything, promise any
thing, bring anything back, or in any
way obligate yourself. Isn't that fairf
Doesn't it stand to reason that we
would not make such a liberal offer
II we did not truly believe that
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will DO ali
we claim for it-that it will do all
and more than any other remedy
We have everything there is = de-
mand for, and are able to judge the
merits OF the things we sell. Gus
TONERS tell us of their success. There
are more satisfied users Of Rexall
"g3" Hair Tonic than any similar
preparation we sell.
Start a treatment Of Rexall "93"
Hair Tonic today. II you do, we
believe you will thank US for this
advice. Two size bottles, 6oc and III.
You can buy Rexall "93" Hair Ton
In this community only at our store;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

f.. ~
years.. I have been frequently
q for advertising your remedy
Nfotnd that 1t contained alco-
Nae therefore harmful.
NAt a doctor myself and do
to know anything about
y hts. But I wish / had been
With the Information con-
4 fpur article years ago. Your
x7ttly meets all the objections
ii had to contend with.
4icohol is a useful drug and
.1iIFe principle Of wine, beers,
,1 other beverages Is to me a
Nht. That It is a useful rem
assists the other ingredients
b cure. | cannot doubt after
Vpur article.
SO much OF your article
mi going to have a reprint OF It
VA etrike off thousands OF them,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

]. W. Plunkett and wife on We'd
nesday night, February 20. celebrat-
ed the thirty-fourth anniversary of
their wedding. May they live long
and prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Earl Wiseman, wife and son will
visit Mrs. Wiseman's father, s. P.
Finley and sister, Mrs. q. F. Kunkel,
and 1amily several days soon. Mr..
Wise nan has recently resigned his
position in the Treasurer's Depart
ment, Washington. d. c., to take
charge OF his fathers large ranch
near Amarillo, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

A. C. Dingle, formerly Of Mexico,
has bought the interest Of the heirs
Of o. G. Dlngle in the Merchants
Hotel Of Moberly and is now the
sole owner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
G. P. Arnold, one Of Audrain's

c. p. Arnold. one of Audrain's
leading progressive farmers, was
chosen by the City Council and
County Court, Saturday afternoon, as
Road Commissioner in the eight-mile
district to take the place of John H.
Lane, whose term has expired.
Mr.. Arnold is much interested in
the welfare of the County and his
choice Will meet with the universal
approval Of all interested. The Led
er gis sure no better choice could
have been made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
OILS PuRDY
The North Side Druggist

Inc NofIn Slue DIuBBlsl
Mexico The IaEaM Store Missouri
There If A Rexall Store in nearly every town
and city in the United States, Canada and
Great Britain. There is o different RECALL
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human ILL.,.
each especially designed for the particular III
for which it is reoommendsd.
The RpxAll 5tessa are AmerieA's Greatest
Drug Stores
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

You can say goodbye to constipa
ton with a clear conscience If you
use Chamberlain's Tablets. Many
have been permanently cured by thei
use. For sale by all dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

A NEW YORK woman is said to
have worked her way to the top Of
the telephone business; but we can't
say that we can approve of members
of her sex climbing those tall poles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

A ST. LOUIS woman has been
training her servants to marry her
sons. That is one way to keep a
good cook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

l give below
an extract from
a letter written
me by the bus
mess manager of
n Of the lead
ing newspapers
of this coun-
try. He said in
part:
II was very
much interested
In your article
about the use of
alcohol in patent
medicines. A s
you know, your
4ad. h as been
running in my
paper o OF
less for the last
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

HENRY LLEWELLYN, of Mexic
was elected as one of the directors
Of the State Federation of CONNER
cial Clubs. This is a high honor
worthiIv bestowed,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Mrs. Green Clay, who has been
spending the winter in Muskogee, Ok
lahoma, is here visiting Mrs. Frank
C~oatsworth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

b AAe Buckner, sons of
Ekne Of Mexico, who live
asse, killed forty nine
Il t6H moments Saturday
Al twenty-five is all
n Ie allowed to kill, the
H4ar getting the limit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Every package Of Poultry Remedy
made by Hess is guaranteed or mon
ey back by Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

fantees everything Hess
2ed tape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

"UNCLE JOE" CANNON valedicto
les just as well to-day as he has beef
doing for the last 10 years. However
this one is going to stick,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Buy your Stock Powders from Pur-
dy. He guarantees every package
sold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Purdy is always at the same
place; II Hess Stock Food is not sat
isfactory, he makes It so.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
5nrtrtu
Miss Marie Rose
Phone sff

"~ttN -
Miss Mary BarhB and guest, Miss
Porter, have returned to Columbia az
ter a visit with Mrs. Horace Banks.
Mrs. A. NJ. Roberts and Mrs. Les
lie Adams visited in Kansas City this
week the guest Of Mrs. claggett Of
futt.
Mrs. Arson Wagar OF South Dako-
Ia. arrived this week to spend sever
al weeks with her parents. Mr.. aad
Mrs. j. H. sallee.
Miss Mabel Grafford was a Wanda
liza visitor the first Of the week.
Mrs. F. P. McCord will leave We'd
nesday for Little Rock, Ark, to
visit her parents. She will also visit
Mr.. and Mrs. win Jackman at Rizon.
Ark. before returning home.
Mrs. Horace southwick returned
Monday from a pleasant visi. in Kan
sas City.
Mrs. John Burhop has returned to
her home in Trinidad. Colorado. af-
ter a very pleasant visit with the
Burhop family in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Farrah return
ed this week from a six-month's so
journ in California and are very glad
TO be in Mexico again. Attic they
found Missouri weather on a ram
page" when they arrived it is no
worse than the climate they Just left,
for the oranges are all frozen on
the trees and in many cases the tree
are killed. There are great piles OF
frozen oranges on the ground and
the water pipes froze in the houses
in the beautiful land of California SO
We hope Mr.. and Mrs. Farrah will
be content to stay here and "helr
make Mexico a city"
Mrs. Bessie Winscott was hostess
for the afternoon 900" Club Fri
day at the home Of Mrs. H. B. Nc
Kinley. The usual 16 ladies were
present to enjoy the games and the
delightful lunch. Mrs. Winscott serv
ed a salad course followed b.
fruit compete and cake. Mrs. Ovens
Adams won first prize, a pretty waite
color sketch, Mrs. Bruton won sec
ond, a souvenir spoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Cullen are VI
from st. Louis to spend a few days.
Mrs. s. ]. Buckner returned Thurs
day from a visit in st. Louis.
Mrs. Graves Of Elsberry is the CUES
of Mrs. B. G. Reavis.
Miss Edna Morris returned Mon
day from a three weeks visit in st
Louis.
Mrs. James Watts returned Sun
day from an extended visit in Texas.
Miss May Wilson Of oceola, Mo.
Is the guest OF Mrs. P. e. Coll.
Mrs. Frank Morris and little daugh
ter, Alice, have returned to theii
home In Kirksville after a visit to
their relatives In Mexico.
Mrs. r. r. Sanford entertained fou
teen ladies' Friday afternoon in hon
or Of Mrs. d. P. Moore of st. Louis
They took their fancy work AM
spent a delightful afternoon. At tn
proper time lunch was served.
Mr., and Mrs. Mac Gamble an
son, Edward Farrah, visited in Co
lumbia Sunday and Monday the CUES
II Miss Electra Withers and Mrs. N
j.. Hutlz.
Mr.. w. D. Mccormick. of Sharon,P Pr
was here this week, the guest
his sister, Mrs. w. G. Smith.
Mrs. P. e. Coil returned Tuesda
from a weeks visit with her mothe
in the country.
Mrs. w. H. Richie entertaint
seven Of her friends at a noonds
luncheon on Wednesday. Those wi
enjoyed the delightful lunch al
and pleasant company were: Nine
Jim Powell, Ellen Mason, P.
Locke. Frank Bruton, ~shullenberg
and E. R. Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. bearing left
Tuesday night, for New York whe
they will spend several days befor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

ertson, of Montgomery
on business Monday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

MARCH came in like a lion and
should go out like a lamb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

EVERY year the ground hog does
little better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

"a Rose is confined to
10 humps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06
dock Book and Wall
Paper Store.

|ihin Garage at Columbi
Fe1 rick w. Neidermeyer.
b Hn in this city,
"a 81 fire, Wednesday
itsf will total about s12,-
a which is covered by
hid mobiles were burned
of them not be-
garage. Some OF
ih efed. Mr.. Neldcrmey-
~ on his garage and
W of the fire is I'M
ant much more likely to
Sious diseases wher
o1d Whooping cough,
fever and consump-
III that are often con
child has a cold.
y kIl inedical authorities
5 bids. For the quick
II 144 will find nothing
G aberlain's Cough Ren
/ #ays be depended upoI
4aaI md safe to take. Fol
dealers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Mrs. w. H. Richie entertained
seven of her friends at a MONDAY
luncheon on Wednesday. Those who
enjoyed the delightful lunch and
and pleasant company ere Mines.
Jim Powell, Ellen Mason, P. e.
Locke. Frank Bruton. shullenberger
and e. r. Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. bearing left on
Tuesday night. for New York where
they will spend several days before
going to washington to attend the
inaugural ceremonies of Presiden
Wilson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Mrs. John Burhop has returned to
her home in Trinidad. Colorado. af-
ter a very pleasant visit with the
Burhop family in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-06

Mrs. Horace southwick returned
Monday from a pleasant visi. in Kan
sas City.
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-29

That i've OF s2500oo be imposed on each
oi the defendants for violating section 1907 OF
the Annotated Mississippi Code oi lsse-the
general antitrust Law ot the state;
That the Illinois Central be adudged to
have forfeited it, charter and franchises 3
which it hold, under Mississippi law;
That the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley and
the Illinois Central be further fined $1,000 each
for the contract where the Ia cent sought
to consolidate with the Iazoo and Mississippi
Valley;
That an additional fine of 5000 be assessed
against each OF the defendants for violating
the antitrust laws as set forth IN chapter 6
of the laws of 1902;
That the court will impose an additional
fine oi $1,000 per day upon each OF the said
defendants from the first day of October. 1906.
until the date OF the rendering OF the final
decree in this cause as provided by section
500. OF the Mississippi Code of 1906"
That the court shall also impose a fine OF
$50 per day upon the defendants from October
"a 1892 to March l2. 1900 and $500 each per
day from the latter to the date oi the final
decree III the case
That a perpetual Injunction issue against
the Illinois Central controlling the iazoo and
Mississippi Valley in any way.
That mandatory Injunction issue compel
ling the ilinei, Central to divest itself Of all
securities whereby it now controls the iazoo
and Mis>is s,ippi Valley railroad. and that. IN
default oi compliance with these orders. re-
ownership be appointed by the Mississippi
ehanecry court To compel compliance
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-29
YOUTH ADMITS WREcKING TRAIN ON
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
Bennie Avery Placed Railroad Spike on Rail
and Watched Car Tumble Over.

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. July 23-Admittins
that he placed railroad spike the rails
at the worst curve along the Louisville disl-
,ion oi the Illinois Central railroad and then
al down with some other boys 10 watch fa,t
passenger tram ioi roll into the ditch, Ben
jamin Avery. aged fourteen. IS under arrcs,
here His arrest developed from the di>a>-
tfous wreck OF Sunday afternoon. two miles
North of Central City, in which Engineer
tnrlcy and Fireman Ludlow were seriously
hurt ard 200 passengers were endangered
Rnadma,tcr Holt found flattened spike
about fifty ieet from the wreck and began
an investigation. a there is 4 strike ON at
the lllinoi, Central shops here. The situa-
ton soon became intense because Of suspicion
ihai the strikers wefe To blame. The striking
Mofkmen di,elaimed responsibility Tor the
wreck aud blamed it to bad equipment When
farmers IN the neighbofhnod were questioned
II developed tha, the Avery boy. who lived
near At hand. and semc youths. sat on a TOAD
serarer beside the track and watched the
ifain piaw into the ditch.
\ sweating brought confession from young
Avery and his arres, followed lie will prob
ably te sent to the school of reform.
AxerN's father i farmer and lives at the
point where the wreck occurred. The engine
fell m his father, field
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-29
S. p. Explosion
ENGINE ON THE SUNSET LIMITED ENPLODES AND
FIREMAN KILLED AND MANY PASSENGERS INJURED.

FIREMAN KILLED AND MANY PASSENGERS INJURED
S running speed exploded
distance OF Houston Tex The engineer and fireman we're killed. as the
injured
strike the which has
equipment that the exploded boiler
defective that for when taken out OF the terminal
Southern Pacific had moved heH
available would
furnish next
lose their jobs and the ppe the only available
lose because inability the they sent
otu ,hc old exploded
make
The could
verdict the railroad Aiter
decided wreck and the killing
manning passengers insufficient the boiler thus
placing nslnnN dead
accident natural ,utgrh of strike on
esca~t employed the last months
ii experience rendered all the other
will all
quentin mtcr
will do nothing
tn> lcr In the
san the blew " fragments. and injured
crippled anln The Mnz, where the
Central krmuly Brock
haven # strike the
railroad
regime i mur,e long mnrdtr i profitable
the southern laclr blow ielr INTO pieces at
expenses U and
,ervealle condition Human flesh the cheapest product the market
and satisfied with these
Of will Southern id
fttio
Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1913-07-29
(From New Orleans Press.)

Another Montz wreck damage suit was
filed in the civil district court Saturday morn
ing. the plaintiff in the case being Mrs Eliz-
abeth Calecas. and the amount of damages
she seeks to recover from the Yazoo and Mis-
sssippi Valley railroad is $4,000.
Mrs Calecas AYERS her minor son. Ferdn-
and. was jammed between the seats IN the car
he was sitting in at the time of the accident
last November and was unable to get away
from the escaping steam. which she says i'm
mersed him to the waist. She alleges that he
has practically lost the use of his legs and will
have to 60 through life a cripple as result
Of the accident