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Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Nearly everybody is Obliged more CT
less TO take a laxative. There are OF
course a few exceptions A great many
people also need occasionally to take q
tonic. Prot ably few households exist
that do not make use OF tonlcs and
lAxatives.
The remedy Peruna is a laxative
tonic. 1t not only operates as a gentle
laxative, but also as a tonic.
The benefit derived from such a
remedy is a great deal more in the
prevention Of disease than in the cure.
After a person has really become sick
either with an acute or chronic all
ment the rule should be TO employ O
physician, or some one who can give
the case his personal attention. But
long before this happens the person
win complain Of this or that symptom
which is not severe enough to interfere
with his regular activities II at thi'
place before the disease has reall!
gained q foothold in the system. a per
son was to take q dose or two Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

inquests.
The above plan is one proposed to
be built for Audrain County on 20
cent levy. for one year only.
The old jail is in bad condition, be
ing held together with rods, the
floors have settled. which was caused
by decaying of ioists and improper
ventilation, the building would
collapse If it were not for
the rods, and cannot be re
paired.
All voters opposing said Jail should
investigate the old Jail By making a
visit to same before voting on jail
levy April IL, 1918
Ordered published by Audrain coun-
ty court.
JB. GRAHAM.
County Clerk
Mexico, Mo. March 6. 1913.
To the Honorable Circuit Court Of
Audraln County:
We, the Grand Jury, beg leave to
report as follows: That we have
examined into the conduct OF the
officials in office and the care and
management OF the Court House and
COUNTY records; and We commend th'
Officers and the County Court for
their careful and efficient manage
merit Of lie business Of the County.
That the building and equipment at
the County Farm are new and we
have not deemed it necessary to
make a close inspection.
Further reporting, we wish to cal
attention to the unsanitary and un
safe condition OF the County Jail
We have examined it and find tina
the Jail portion is constructed o
soft brick and that is old and weatf
er worn and that the walls thereof il
their aged and water-soaked conditio
cannot be cleansed and disinfected
and that there is grave danger Il
persons confined therein from tuberc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
NOTICE OF A SPEC.


IAL ELECTION
To the Qualified Voters Of Audraln
County, Missouri;
Notice Is hereby given that on Sat
urday. the 18th day of April, 1913,
a special election viii be held at the
usual voting places in the various
precincts in Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, for the purpose of authorizing
the lncurring OF an Indebtedness in
the sum of twenty-five Thousand
(22. .oOO) dollars, for the purpose Of
building a new jail and Jail House
at the City OF Mexico. the County
Seat OF said Audrain County. Mis-
souri,, said Indebtedness to be pait
by direct levy OF taxes in one year.
The increase of tax levy caused b!
said indebtedness to be Twenty co
cents on the One Hundred Goo
dollars assessed valuation.
I. J. B. Graham, Clerk Of the Coun
/ ty Court, within ad for the Count
Of Audrain and State Of Missouri
hereby certify the above and forego
ing to be a true copy Of the orde
OF publication as made by our sal
Court on the 4th day of March, 1918
Witness my hand and seal OF sal
Court Done at office in Mexico, thi
7th day Of March, 1918.
1 (sEAL) J. B. GRAHAM.
Clerk Of the Audrain County Court,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
EXECUTORS, NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the es.
tate Of Thomas J. Gatewood. deceased.
were granted to the undersigned on
nth day of Feberuary, 1913. by the
Probate Court OF Audrain county.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them to me for allowance within six
months after the date Of said Letters
or they may be precluded from any
benefit OF suen estate and II suct
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date OF said letters
they viii be forever barred.
sat ELMER GATEwooD,
Executor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
MEXICO SAVINGS BANK
Capital and Surplus
$50, 900
A general Banking business
transacted.
rHoMpsoN.


There is still great deal of sick
ness in this vicinity.
Farmers are preparing for spring
work
Mrs. Steve Haroldson is visiting
relatives in Pike County
Mrs. John Hampton Of Centralla
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
T J. whitesides. of this place.
e. f. Elliott and wife of Mexico
visited at Thos Creasey's Sunday az.
ternoon.
P. II. Ecton and family dined with
w. H. Thompson and family Sun
day.
II. L. Pearl was in 81. Louis Fri
day on business.
Joe Considine has returned to El
gin. Kan, after week at home.
r. H. James is home from a triI
through Texas
]. L. Allen was in Centralia OF
business Saturday.
At the party at Dick Carper's Sat
urday night all had jolly time.
Several from here attended tn,
funerals OF Uncle Dick Bruce AMI
Francis Pool Saturday evening
Mrs. Mary Creasey and Mrs. II. E
Pearl are visiting in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
LEE MOORE GUILTY.
LIFE IMPRISONMENT

Ike MOOnE SOfL -
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Columbia, Mo, March IL.
Lee Moore was found guilty of
the murder Of his mother and grand
mother with an ak. this morning at
about 1870 o'clock. The jury
brought in the verdict after being
out about six hours and fixed his
punishment as life Imprisonment.
The case was given to the jury at
o'elock last night On the first
Daiiot eyery member Of tile Jury yot-
- shs vrisoaer guilty. but on two
a.oTe ballots fhey could not fix his
stssaeamsnt The vote stood 0 for
I ~ izssg1sonment and Q for death.
Co@Ft ssSVsrned At about 10 O'Clock
[ Gssse eoagened again about
ee35s5 r.ia morning and the jury
saessfsd gEtli 16;50 before the sen
essos was fixsG.
G4s Hs>9se, eoHgieted Of nurderini
ss s1sssT aaA grandmother at Co
assaS@ VA granted an appeal u
sa4 sssgss8s Cfsfft His motion 70
4 aeg mi 10 ne Circuit Court wa
0serta4s1
Maoss was taken 10 the peniter
tiafy. Friday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
ALUMNI OF MCMILLAN

ORGANIZED.
Quite number of the alumni
Of Mcmillan High School met at the
the High School building, Saturday
afternoon and perfected an organiza.
ton. Clarence Barnes, of the class
Of '95 was elected president. Other
officers elected were: Miss Ruth Ma.
son, secretary; Miss Dorothy Worrell
corresponding secretary; Kenneth
Sanford, Treasurer, and Miss Maude
Wallace, Reporter. The alumni will
give a bnquet sometime in May, at
which all graduates Of the school now
in this city or community will be
urged to be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

The plan OF the two floors and
perspective plan OF sheriff's resi-
denee and Jail as proposed by said pc
tltionerrs and accepted by Audrain
County Court,as being one that would
serve not only for the present but
for generations to come.
The building as shown is 40 feet
vide and rs ~ feet doep; It has a
concrete foundation, with vitified
brick for facing and lined with ritri-
fled tile which renders It absolutely
dampproof, It has tile roof. which
not only adds 10 the appearance but
10 the life OF tho building.
The front OF the building is for
the Sheriff and the rear quarters
for prisoners.
The necessary steel cells will cost
about 5000 and are absolutely
tool proof, the cells are riveted TO
solid sheets Of steel at floor and cell
ing, upon which concrete floor is
laid, which makes the cells absolute
ly fire proof, each and every cell
Is ventilated. A yentilating system
is used In connection with the heat
ing system and maintenance not cost
ly. Each cell is well lighted
Prisoners placed in above jail
are not only in safe-keeping, but
their health is not impaired upon lea1
ing It.
There are four tiers Of cells. with
outer cells for females and Juvenile
prisoners, one padded cell for insane
persons.
The four tiers OF cells are separ
ated from each tier. SO that al
classes OF prisoners may be separat
ed.
The sheriff's residence is com
posed of six rooms. hail and bath
with Sheriff's consultation room
which is connected to hall of th'
Jail, said room to be used for consul
tation. iurv service and for holdinj
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
ssrHFTS RCsllllrNaAn
At snFrHl HYFtTfTilklfa AAl
hfFrFTFl EYhErflslh C1Nn lleal
m rfDlu ttlhf4A 50.
mi ELITT AEifllI.

losis and other germs contained in
the walls thereof. That the cells are
old pattern, small and ill-lighted and
entirely insufficient in size and
strength for the keeping Of the per
sons necessarily confined therein.
That there is no way in which the
Sheriff can separate the unfortunate
persons and female prisoners con
fined in the Jail from the criminal
classes.
Further, the Jail is too small, and
there Is no way in which 1t can be
properly lighted; and that it is en-
entirely without any sufficient yentill
ton.
We further find that the jail
house is unsightly. unsafe and INSULT
Client.
r. II. LEE,
Foreman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
OTIS PURDY

THE citizens Of Mexico and Au'
drain County, with the assistance
OF the Commercial Club, will coop
crate in every way possible with
Receiver w. w. Bolts In order to
out the Electric r. r. on Its feet
aaain. We are all In favor OF the
extension and maintenance Of this
road. and we feel confident that
some practical plan will be adopted
This is the most Important PROPOSE
ton ever presented to the people o.
this community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

WOMEN BY the payment OF dl'
rect taxes on their property and IN
direct taxes~on what they eat and
wear. CONTRIBUTE TO GOVERN
MENTAL REVENUES and should
because Of this financial interest. be
represented in every government not
a tyranny.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
A TONIC LAXATIVE
Pe-ru-na, an Up-to-Date Family Medicine That
Should Be In Every Home

good tonic laxative the great nNsx-y
of cases of sickness would be pre-
vented.
Peruna is a remedy that should be
kept IN the house. Its virtue as
preventive to disease is the thing
wish chiefly TO emphasize.
A slight condition of constipation
may lead to serious sluggishnc=S Q.
the bowels, biliousness. re-absorption
of poisonous material and finally
sickness. or apathy Of the stomach
in which the food is not relished, may
gradually lead to atomic dyspepsia or
to the acquisition CT some acute dis
ease For either one OF these condi-
tions & few doses OF the tonic laxative
peruna would set matters right. This
Is why the remedy should always be
kept handy by.
" hen once the value of Peruna as
household remedy is understood no
home would be without 1t. Catharties.
pills and powders would be discarded.
Irritating tonics would be no longer
taken. Alcoholic drinks would have no
place. with few doses Of peruna a
vigorous appetite Is produced and II
there be any slugglshness OF ths
bowels their function is gradually re-
stored,
| Most laxatives are weakening ir
their effect A tonic laxative guard
against this weakening effect Unit
right living has become 10 thoroughly
established that all medicines are su
perfuous. Peruna win be needed. 1t j
exactly the remedy that meets numer
GUS necessities OF the household. Sol
at all drug stores.
Mr.. John b. Perkins, % Whiting 81
Plymouth, Mass, writes: y think Pc
runa Is a number one medicine. wa
troubled with catarrh and bowel com
plaiRt. / tried several doctors, bl
could only find temporary relief.
took Peruna and am glad to say tht
Il cured my catarrh and corrected m
| bowels" PERuNA IS FOR SALE A
ALL DRUG STORES
SPECIAL NOTICE - Many ,persor
; are making inquiries for the ole
? time PeFuna. To such Woud sa
: this formula Is now put out .nder u
: name of KA-TAR-No, manufacture
hy KA-TAR-NO Company, CDlumbu
: Ohio. Write them and they VIII
a pleased to send you Tree bo"kleI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
GAMBLING HOUSES
CLOSE IN sEpALiA

Sedalia, Mo-, March IT.
For the first time in years Sedalia is
free from open gambling-houses. For
week the Ministers Alliance and a
newspaper have been making war on
the three resorts in the city.
A reporter-detectiye, stranger,
was employed by newspaper to 10
cate and sit in the games. He wrote
sensational stories OF his experiences
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
Court House News

Mrs Esther Thole Robinson was
granted a divorce from Charles E.
Robinson, and Mrs. Mary Powers
was given a divorce from C. V. Pow
ers.
Harry Drebbing was Indicted for
selling liquor to a minor. He was ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty, He
gave bond to appear again March is.
at 2 O'Clock until Monday.
Mrs. Penelope Cole Sibley Craw-
ford was granted a divorce from
Vaughn Crawford, and her maiden
name, Miss Penelope Cole sibley
was restored to her.
The case Of Daniel d. Jenkins VS..
George P. Jenkins for divorce was
dismissed.
The following cases against the C.
& A R. R. Co, with judgments for
the plaintiffs have been settled: Jas
A. Stewart, $500; C. w. Strain,
s27715; Thomas E. Moss, $3.50; W. l
and George Lee. s179; Enoch Turne
s54.25; W. B. Lewellyn, $115.
In the case Of Mrs. s. ]. Eads VS.
L. F. Eads, the plaintiff was givel
judgment for $442.59.
William Crenshaw, superintendent
of the Fulton special district, ha
divided his territory into forty-fiv
smaller districts. averaging aboJ
two miles OF road in each OF whic
he has employed man to drag tn
roads when called upon at the rat
Of fifty cents mile All are notifi'
to appear on the same day. an
their united work. at small cost, ket
4 the nearly one hundred miles OF ros
4 in Mr. Crenshaw's territory in goc
v condition practically all OF the tim
n This is along the plan proposed
q President ]. w. Million regardil
N the North State Highway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Renfro Gibbs, Jr., has accepted a
position with Buckner-Ragsdale Clio
thing Co. at Cape Glrardeau and will
leave here for that place about April
y. Young Mr. Gibbs is an expert
enced clothing salesman. having been
employed by Joseph Barth, in this
city, for several years. and is a splen
did young man. The Ledger Joins
Mr.. Gibbs host OF friends in wishing
him much success in his new posi-.
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

The victorious Missouri University
mile relay team passed through here,
Sunday -enroute from st Louis where
they won the relay at the Coliseum,
Saturday night. The meet was held
under the auspices Of the NJ. A. G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
ONE MONTH FREE

Do you know someone who is moi
subscriber TO the Ledger that you
think ought to take It? Send us his
OF her name and the Weekly Ledger
wiz be sent free during one month.
send one name or a dozen. Your
name will be kept in confidence.
DO this to help enlarge the circula.
'ion and usefulness OF this paper. A
months reading OF the Weekly Led.
ger ought to make anyone Interested
IN Audrain affairs want the paper rel
ularly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

THE Eight Mile Road District com
mission is well organized and is go
ing to do some splendid work this
year. This is the way to make
Mexico grow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Misses Mary Margaret Mcbride and
Julia Hoss. students At william
Wood College at Fulton. Visiteo
friends at Hardin College Sunday and
Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
MEXICO would never have seq
a government building If It had
known that we would not pave
street in front OF It.

IT Is claimed that the psis
shows and the saloons are In I
about license, This must be
Joke. Some people seem to "
that the picture shows are Gst'
money that belongs to the salo0''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

AUXVAssE one Of the most pros
porous cities In Missouri. is going
to have a waterworks system. This
is the way to make a town grow in
to a city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

WOMEN increase the nations
wealth by their industry, three
fourths Of the married woomen do
ing their own housework, sewing,
nursing, etc, and 5000. 900 working
outside their homes in remuneratiye
pursuits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

PRESIDENT WILSON has iust \,
nounced a very high eulogy on n.
late President Cleveland. The IaI
gers prophecy regarding the evin
ate with which the Cleveland ADM,
istration would be held is more tAs
being verified. Those who former
abused Cleveland are now praisp
him. Fair criticism is always vn
er and in order. Groundless abuse
villification always reacts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

WOMEN ARE THE MOTHERS OF
citizens and future citizens They
have the greatest possible stake IN
the government, and DESERVE THE
GREATEST POSSIBLE HONOR
AND POWER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
BRICK FOR SALE.

We have plenty Of good building
brick or fire brick for sale at prices
that you can't beat None
better, or cheaper. Mexico Fire
Brick and Cay Company. s4tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
State Of Ohio. city OF Toledo, :.
| T.nraa Tnnpftf h.

Lucas County. as'
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Ia
senior partner Of the firm OF +. j. Cheney
q Co., doing business in the City OF To
ledo. County and State aforesaid. ana
that said firm will pay tho sum OF ONI,
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ey-
cry case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by tho use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before mo and subscribed In
my .presence. this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1856.
(seaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY C CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, TIC.
Take Halle Family Pils for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

and they were printed, At this h
ture the Ministers Alliance Joined
the campaign and caused the ara
Of Dave Suhler and Bud shephs
charged with conducting gambling
sorts.
A third warrant was issued
Geo. Shepherd. who has not been
Gated. The three alleged gamblln
Establishments were raided, but all
paraphernalia had been removed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Parties who are complaining that
the city laws are not enforced should
sign their names in full II they want
to get results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

THE mothers of Mexico and Audrai
County are expressing themselves TO
the Ledger as being in favor OF Eqna
Suffrage, Senator Bufford to the
contrary, Notwithstanding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Clyde Powell leaves this week for
Montana where he will be connected
with big construction gang through
the summer. He will have charge o
a large excavating engine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

PRESIDENT WILSON gives the
business Of government the right Of
way over patronage. That's good
start.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

C. A. witherspoon is home from a
business trip to Washington
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

William VanDeyenter was in Wanda.
liza and I.addonla on business Monday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20

Secretary of State Cornelius Roach
was in Mexico Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
James w. Lee,
Administrator.

THE Fulton Sun editorially says:
when R. NJ. White, Vice Presi-
dent of the Hospital Board, announc-
ed during the dance at the Hospital
Tuesday night that the visitors were
welcome but he would insist that
they did not dance the Tango. Turkey
Trot nor the Bunny Hug the crowd
broke into applause. Mr. White add
ed that they did not wish bad ex-
ample set before their nurses. 1t is
said that the announcement was oc-
casioned by some of the couples
dancing the Boston, which was mis-.
taken for the Turkey Trot. Mr.
White says: "Those present seemed
to think the dance was Objectionable,
no matter by what name it may be
designated"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-03-20
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that letters
OF administration on the estate Of
John w. Lee. deceased, were
granted to the undersigned Feb 22,
1918, by the ProbateCourt OF Audrain
County, Missouri. AN persons hav-
Ing claims against said estate are
required to exhibit the same to the
undersigned for allowance With
in six months from the date
Of said letters. or they may be pre-
ciuded from ary benefit of said es
tate. and II such claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from date
Of this publication they win be for
ever barred.
LIT James W. Lee,
The Ordway new era., 1913-06-06
Darnell-Jones

Sunday morning last, while the
good people Of Ordway were getting
ready to 90 to church, Miss Nellie
Jones and Mr.. Casper Darnell stole q
march on their friends and others and
we're quietly married at the Metho.
dist parsonage by Rev. o. E. Barker,
the ceremony occurring at 1890 o'clock.
The groom Is one OF our sterling young
men and is we'll and favUrably known
to our people, while the bride is one
of our most estimble young women
and was for time connected with
the New Era's Office force. This
paper, in conjunction with the large
circle of friends nf both the high con-
tracting parties. wishes for them
everything in the way OF happiness
and success through the coming years.
They will be at home In the Greene
property in the north end Of town.
The Ordway new era., 1913-06-06
May Be Appealed

In commenting upon Judge Rizer's
decision In the county-seat case. the
last issue Of the Sugar City Gazette
says:
while residents of Sugar City feel
disappointed at the decision that was
rendered, they feel in no wise down
cast as to the final outcome, as they
believe the supreme court will uphold
their contention. Sugar City will
push the matter vigorously-theb busi-
ness men standing as unit on the
matter. At special meeting OF the
chamber Of commerce, held Tuesday
evening, for the purpose OF discussing
what action should be taken there was
not dissenting vote. A committee
was also appointed to take up the
matter OF raising further funds in case
those on hand already raised should
prove insufficient.
We trust that II the people in the
town are really in earnest
and intend to carry this case up they
will do so az the earliest possible mo
ment, in order that the matter may be
settled beyond question. However we
believe the sober second thought Of
the people over there will show them
the folly OF such a course.
The Ordway new era., 1913-06-06
War in Denver

The capital city OF Colorado is again
in a state of armed insurreclion.
The Eve commissioners elected at the
recent election and who we're supposed
to take possession Of their offices June
] found when they went to the city
hall that the old officials, including
Henry j. Arnold, the reform mayor,
and sheriff Nisbit and Chief of Police
O'Neill. had entrenched the mselves In
their respective offices and the build
ing was guarded at all points by police.
Denver is nothing II not sensational,
and much of this persistent foolish
ness is due to the Influence Of the
yellow" newspapers with which that
town is cursed. What that city needs
above all things is a couple Of tirst
class funerals 10 the journalistic ranks,
also few among the corrupt pOlitic-
ians so numerous there. After that
probably Denver will behave itself like
other cities.