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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
] D. SHEWALTER, ESQ.

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-We see. in your last
week - paper, that j. l.. Shewalier Is announced
ments out for speaking al different points in the
district. He Is the right man for that place. He
would make 4 congressman that would give full
Satisfaction 10 the whole district. He Is u man
Of steady habits; young, energetic and talented;
II firm, untiring worker for democratic princi-
pies, and he is well posted in government poll
Tics; knows every hiding place OF the corrupt,
ti,ieving radical party that has brought Disgrace,
haId times and ruin upon the government lie
can, and does expose, with ability, on all Ocsn-
sions. the corrupt acts OF the radical adIninlstrn-
ton. If the convention will put on the track
this young tiger of Lafayette county. j. u.
Shewaiter. lie Will make the canvass hot AMI
heavy TO the radical party He is II perfect ter
ror to all radicals; he Is their fOe-the man that
the democrats want To make the race. Lafayette
county is entitled to the next representative IN
Congress, and We shall expect the convention 10
put i,aiayette.s young tiger on the track. He Is
he dev0ilrs the radicals with II great deal of -:,sc;
chews them up and splits them out us last AS they
can be- brought within his grasp. lie WAS born
son school. lie Is rs firm as 4 rock; is Jealous
anu ambitious TO raise his down-trodden gov
eminent ~ that constitutional standard be-
qucalhed 10 us by our revolutionary fathers.
Hurrnh for j. ID. Shewalter. We, down here
IN Freedom township, Will give the young man
into the radical party hot shell and shot, MS you
did IN your great Lexington speech. They have
ben refreshing ever since. Follow up their re-
treat closely, using the democratic toInutawk to
the hilt i'll Lniay cite county, amt throughout the
district. We will rally 10 your support. The
noble old democratic party is completely arOus-
ed. She now has ON iull armOr, and presents
one, united front, determined to save this gov
erninent from the hands Of thieves. She is
working with true and sound Judgment to save
her bleeding country TilLen, of New York
has been Nominated for president, and Hen
tricks. of Indiana, for wee president. With
siich men such II ticket will sweep over this
nation with whiriwind power. separating the
wheat from the chan. winch will he CONSUMED
By the Democratic lire in November. let every
democrat go to WOIk in The VINEYARD of demor-
racy, and she will have "A full and clean crup m
November. Day has dawncd, the sun is slim.
ing clear and brilliant. and every democrat her.
Is in II state uI rejoicing over the ST. LOUIS nom.
Inations. liurrah for Tilden and Hendricks,
llurrah Tor J. ID. shewalter Tor congress.
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP,
Remember. the Bazaar GlOye-tItting Pat
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
WAVERLY.

Meadows looking fine and almost ready for
the sickle.
Cherries, rsspberries and other fruits ripening.
and the boys are on the alert.
Candidates on the increase still, our town fur
nishInS Il senator and representative.
Fleas again on the wing,
While 'skeeters' to you nightly sing,
And bed bugs-the horrid things
occasionally pop in u sting.
The rain on Saturday night, June oath, was
said. by old settlers, to have been the heaviest
that has fallen within their recollection. Judg-
ing from, the empty buckets and tubs That We're
setting out, there must have been II fall of tf-
ten or twenty inches OF water. The creeks
were high. and the water did more damage than
WAS ever known before. Bridges, fencing and
stock We're swept away. MIR. Nethercutt, living
on salt Fork. sOuIhw est OF Waverly, we learn
had nearly all OF his fencing carried oil, and all
Of his crop washed up with the exception Of tour
Or five acres Of com. o. IL. T.. and L.. e.. Cat
ron iost come twelve or fifteen thousand rails.
%. ii. T.. Cairon estimates his loss ut about $500
MIR. McPhilien, Il poor man, living ON the Greek
lost nearly all OF his fencing, leaving his crul
exposed. He las not the means 10 re place his
county, lost sume S., 700 u s. .eOo worth o
stock. Tile water from Salt FoIk broke over i'll
to the LAKE. near Grand Pass, which was never
known before.
AaiS OF our FARMERS are in 4 Very had situa.
ton, their fences all gone, and their crops cX-
posed, nn,l no tune to replace fencing, as theIl
wheat 10 just really for harvesting.
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The River Trade.

The trade in the Missouri river, which has, in
the last fifteen years. dwindled into insignin-
canoe, is likely to have an impetus by the work
now being done at the mouth of the Mississippi.
Capt. Eads seems to be slowly but surely deep
ening the outlet SO that. at the present rate OF
progress, no long time will elspse until a direct
"Water trade'' will be carried on between st,
Louis and Liverpool. 1t will be remembered
that the Hon. Jefferson Davis, in his speeches,
two years ago. on the subject Of direct trade with
Europe, expressed the opinion that. with the aid
Of iron barges, the river would once more he
come the great route for cheap freight. and take
back to lrself the immense business of which it
was deprived by railroads. Up to the present
time, the brightest snticipatiOns expressed by
that gentleman have been more than realized,
and every Indication is that all that he prophe-
sled, will be fulfilled to the smallest detail. Mr..
Davis, we understand, Is in high spirits as to
this, his pet scheme, and 10 new on n visit TO
Europe to perfect arrangements for . large di-
rect trade between England and the Mississippi
Valley. Should the plan work out in the future
as fsvorsbly as it has up to the present time. we
may expect, in . year or two, to find our river
again utilized for carrying freight. and at cheap
er charges than ever before. Steamers will come
up with barges in tow. the latter to be dropped
At vsriOLs landings-to be loaded and again Ia.
ken in charge by the steamer on her down trip
then the freight in these barges is not handled
until it 10 alongside of an ocean vessel, which
takes the loading to Europe direct. Thus will b,
saved those charges by commission merchant.
and others who play such a prominent part il
cutting down the profits of farmers. We NJ.
aware that barges are said to be ''Iot practica
BILE in the Missouri river - But mahy diffcultis,
have been overcome. and we do not considel
this one insurmountable. At any rate, W.
doubt not . fair trial will be had.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
xnclllMnfnM
WELLINGTON.
THE WHEAT,

ihh
Just ,t ,bis time and for two weeks past, has
boep ,,. rsperal theme. The continued rains
duriu.. harvest seriously interfered in cutting it,
as well ms damaging it very much. Harvest is
about over. most of the wheat being cut and in
the shock. much of which had to be cut with the
cradle being badly fallen and tangled, and many
of the fields so muddy that the reapers would
mire. There is not q great deal of the wheat
that is entirely worthless, but damaged and
swiyel,ed 10 the extent that little if any would
be clussea as No. /, much of it not good No. ,.
The corn as vet promises well and looks line,
and Notwithstanding the wet weather seems to
be out-growlng the weeds and grass, and should
nothing happen to it, this will be a corn year
hereabouts.
The price OF harvest hands rates generally at
81 n day, though some farmers got sufficient
help to get through at 81 SO. There got up u
monopoly or strik" among the hands on the eve
of harvest, something on the bull and bear style,
the farmers Offering 81 so, the hands demanding
So, and SO well organised we're the strikers that
the other side had TO succunb ana 81 became the
The next thing now will be the price of wheat.
Various are the opinions and many are hesitating
| whether to sell or h I'D. Kings and corners on
| this, too, are looked for and wheat bulls and
b. ars no doubt will be pulling up ana pushing
| dOwn by the time wheat is ready to sell.
GUN DROPS.
AT present writing the weather looks promis-
ing Tor handling wheat.
Business reasonably COED.
The Fourth was not celebrated here.
sam. and Tom. are the most popular names
about here just now.
The continued heavy rains have been hard on
the Narrow Gauge builders; they have been idle
about half the time of late.
MIR. John Hall, of this place. got back from
New York City last Saturday, where he had
shipped and sold his cattle.
Would say to your Mayview correspondent
ssBoomer'' that it is not our fault that oul
s.items have appeared cut Short of late
nevertheless we regretted they were.
| Mr.. j. r. MusselInan, of Kentucky. ia ~ ti.i-
vicinity on u visit.
The Narrow Gauge gave an excursion to Kan
sas City, the Fourth, ut half fare.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08

MIR. George Schoteld was declared the
winner.
MIR. Schstield killed all six birds. but one
fell out of bounds, leaving him five out OF
six, which was the best score made. Some
of the boys had trouble with their guns. as
We noticed Mr.. Nicholson's gun snapped
four times, and two or three others exploded
both barrels at once, AMI Mr.. Benefits
shells Sc |med to be two lightly loaded. r.
+. Wsddell was referee in the single bird
match, and +. Nicholson acted as such in the
double shooting, and both were very strict.
More than one bird was missed ON account
of outsiders getting in range, and the sports
men had to let the birds escape Or pepper
those loungers with shot.
II CATHOLIC PICNIC
was held in Affords grove, half q mile south
Of town, and was the principal event OF the
day. The young mems brass band was in
attendance and furnished splendid music.
A dancing stand had been prepared, and all
who felt so disposed had al opportunity to
indulge. The ice cream and lemonade stand
was quite An attraction, aud did a good bust
ness. There were three Or four dinner
S0uts ou a. 6ioouu3 "uClC III Clcklil
dinner was served TO each individual, for
the small sum o.. fifty cents. The following
is = list OF the stands, attendants, and the
amount. realized:
WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL Ia BERNACLE.
attended by Mrs. Jas. Lillis. Misses NJ. f
DAILY, Mary Lyons, Maggie Burke, Ella
O'Malley, Bridget Carroll, Mary A. O'Malley
and Katie A. Lillis. The table was very
handsome, the large fancy cakes making !
very ATTRACTIVE show to the eyes Of IL
cry humanity. The net proceeds amounte,
to $l5l 10.
THE CENTENNIAL R~EFRESHMENT TAHLI
was under the care Of Mrs. Mary Farrar
Mrs. kldwrll, Mrs. NJ. Kriehn, Misses Bird
get Mackin aud Emma Easter. This tabI,
was also very appropriately decorated, an.
presented u tempting array Of good things
The receipts were So 20.
THE LUCKY BAG
was under the care of Miss Annie Kemple
and she succeeded in collecting stray nick le
to the amount OF 81 20.
DINNER
The regular dinner table was cared for b
Mrs. Cath. Walters, Mrs. Mary Lyons, Mrs
NJ. Lillis, Mrs. NJ. O'Mallsy, Mrs. NJ. MuI
heran and Mrs. McGrale. This table wa
fairly loaded with good things, and man,
avalled themselves Of the chance to get
"'square meal" The receipts would hav
been larger had money been more plentiful
as many men were unable to raise fifty cent.
and could only purchase a slice of cake or
sandwich. The proceeds amounted {,
1902 20.
BEER, SODA WATER, CIGARS.
This stand was kept by NJ s>rs. John Ken
pie, Chas. Murphy, Thos. Clark and E
Hoffman. 1t was well patronized and yield
Ell the snug sum Of $40 SO.
TIL COFFEE TABLE
was under the care Of Mrs. o. Meierer, MIR.
Goehner. Mrs. Toeppe and Mrs. Georg
Schroeder. Besides coffee, this table ais
served up q splendid dinner to all VIII
wanted it, aud . considerable business Wa
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
Pitchers
CaSt0ria

Mothers may have rest and their babies may
have health. ii they will use Castoria for Wind
Collie, Worms. Feverishness, Sore Mouth,
Group, or Stomach Complaints. 1t is entirely
u vegetable preparation, and contains neither
mineral. morphine. nor alcohol. 1t is as pleas
ant to take as honey, and neither gags nor
gripes.
DR.. K. Dimoch, Of Dupont, o.. says:
~ am using CastOIis in my practice with the
most signal benefits and happy result"
This is what everyone says. Most nurses in
New York city use the Csstoria. 1t is prepared
by Messrs. J. b. Rose Il Co., &c Dey ST., New
York, SUCCESSORS to Samuel Pitcher, NJ. d.
Gune24-3ml
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j. d. Shewalter's Appointments,

Having determined to canvass the Eleventh
District for the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress. l will address the people on the political
questions Of the day at the following times and
places:
Mobcrly. Monday. July 10th, 2 O'Clock p. IN.
Columbia, Wednesday. July 18th, l O'Clock.
Huntsville. Friday, July I4th, l O'Clock
Carrollton, Saturday, July 18th, l O'Clock.
Richmond, Saturday. July end, l O'Clock.
extend q cordial invitation to all other gen.
tlemen who may be looking forward to the NOM
nation to join Inc in this canvass and address
the people us above indicated.
j. u. SHEWALTER.
Lexington. Mo-, June s4th, 1875. j~un24-tf.
The Centaur Liniments have created 6
revolution In remedies for Rheumatism Strains
Swellings, Pains, Burns, Scalds, &c. Thu
White Liniment Is for the human family, and
the Yellow Liniment is for horses. They ar,
certain, handy, and cheap. ~jne24in3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08

foul shot. sDead out of bounds. tho shot.
Mr.. Turner won the medal and is entitled
to hold it for one month. As this is the first
time he ever shot from traps it is quite cred
liable to him as q marksman. Mr.. Saun-
ders made the worst score, but his gun does
not scatter. and he had smaller chances.
Mr.. Hamlet was u close contestant. and did
some fine shooting. After Mr.. Gill made
and lost two shots, George Schotield took
his place, and killed every bird he shot at,
but one fell just out of bounds. Had lie
commenced with the first there is no telling
how the medal would have gone. After this
match WAS over \ contest took place for q
purse of So, the entrance fee being 50, and
the shooting at three double rises, Is yards,
With ,hp fOllOwinv reSuIf.
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, An old physician. retired
from active practice. having had placed in his
hands by an East India Missionary the formula
OF u simple Vegetable Remedy. for the speedy
and permanent Cure of Consumption, Bron-
chltis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and
Lung Affections, also a Positive and Radical
Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants. after having thoroughly tested it,
wonderful curative powers in Thousands Of
cases, feels it his duty to make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
q conscientious desire to relieve human suffer
ing, he will send (free of CHARGE. to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions fol
preparing and successfully using. Sent by re-
turn mail by addressing
nov2O-ly DR.. W. c.. STEVENS,
Munroe Block, Syracuse, N. Y.
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G AsBURY, ESQ.
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, July /, ISL

hhkDOM lOWNshlf, July !, Ioio.
MR.. EplTOR.-In this section We are for re-
and reform, for TIlden and Hen
drlcks for president and vice president; and,
while we are for such noble Standard bearers,
We are looking, with interest, to our own state
Offices, which we hope will be filed with true,
patriotic men. who can release the expressions
OF a taX-ridden people. and our actual condition,
60 that labor. industry and economy shall DO
longer go unrewardcd, but shall rise again in
its majesty, above the frauds and c%orruptions o.
Inscriptions tricksters: We have to elect IL
state senator this fall. from this district. COM
posed OF Lafayette and johnson counties. and We
must have Il stundard-bearer to take the vessel OF
state safely through. We want a good man land
here. in this community, we have placed our
thoughts upon Capt. Edgar Asbury, of Dover,
rs u proper person to represent US in the mex
senate OF Missouri from this district. He will
have some fast friends in this township, and ht
is generally and favorably known, and IN every
way qualii' Il. being II lawyer by profession and
for several years past known as Il first class
business man, u true democrat, and whose i'll.
terests are. III every way, identified with the
farming and business men OF our state. We ask
will he become y candidate? We hope he will
announce himself as such. Respectfully,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08

CAPT. A. A. LRsuKUR-EDIToR OF THE IN
TELLIGENCER: Dear Sir: Having learned that
the name of Mr.. buxton had been prominently
mentioned in connection with the nomination
Tor itailroad Commissioner and MS Mr.. RuxtOn is
but partially known outside OF his own county.
/ have Thought it but an act OF justice to him to
tell the people OF Lafayette, and of the whole
state, lin the event OF his nomination. what sort
of a man they will have to Cast their votes Tor.
More than 30 wears ago l became first acquainted
with him. He was then a youth, just landed in
the United States from Scotland, and for want
of other employment hired himself to work upon
u farm. The gentleman In whose employment
he was soon found out that he was Il youth of
excellent sense and principles, and gave him an
opportunity to improve his education, of which
he awaited himself so far rs in = year Or two to
teach u school.
AS soon as he acquired sufficient means he
completed his education at the best schools in
the county-and soon after married and COM
menced the business of Il merchant at Miami
where he still resides. Mr.. Buxton has not been
exempt from the changes anu vicissItudes infor-
tune and circumstances to which all merchants
are especially liable, but in every condition in
which he has been placed. whether Of prosperity
or adversity he has retained alike the confidence
the respect and the esteem Of those who knew
him. Should the people of Missouri see lit t.
place him in the position which his friends seel
lor linn, they will find him true and faithful Il
tile trust II pOsed III him.
Very respectfully. v.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
A HEAl1a-pRomorIma s1lmulAn1.

Physiclans, who certainly ought to be the
best judges OF such matters, declare that whole
some stimulation is moi only desirable but es-
sential in many instances. When the tempors-
ry good effect of = sound stimulant is confirmed
and rendered permanent, as in the case of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, by the action OF tonic
and Alternative principles combined with it, II
becomes infinitely more eficscious as a renovsnl
Of physical energy and a corrective OF those
conditions Of the body which invite disease.
The Blttsrs have received the emphatic sanction
Of medical men who have observed the effect o.
that popular stimulative cordial as q remedy fol
weakness, nervousness, dyspepsia. constipa.
and many other disorders. Its basis is sOunt
old rye. the purest liquor known to
and itself possessing tonic properties Of NJ
mean order. julyl-Im
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
why % YOU sHAkEP

The majority of the people in this section will
be pleased to learn that J. w. Wood & Co., the
present proprietors of DR.. Sherman's Malari-
fuge are now putting it up in seventy-five cent
bottles as well as u dollar and q half as hereto
fore. To those who have used the Malarifuge,
it is not necessary to say . word IN its behalf;
but to those who shake in ignorance of it We
will simply say, try It. No ether medicine it
required as it is q combined Tonic, Alternative
Csthsrtic, Folerifuge Anti Periodic and Cholo'
gogue. 1t ventralizes nissmatic poison. re.
stores the Liver and other diseased organs tc
their natural healthy condition, thereby thor
oughly eradicating the disease. For sale by
jel7 mi J. A. QUARLES 4 CO.
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This money is to he used in furnishing the
new Catholic church, and we think the
amount is quite large when we take int"
consideration the small number of persons
present, and the prevailing hard times.
SPEAKERS STAN
had been erected in Il shady spot, and from
it was read the Declaration OF Independence.
What Is the Fourth without the Declara-
ton. Speeches were also made by Capt.
A. A.. Lesueur. Judge Vim. Walker. and
Mr.. A. j. Hall. Mr.. McGrath, present Sec
rotary of State, was introduced to the audi
ence, but excused himself from making q
sreech. We have the speeches all reported,
but cannot find room for them in our paper,
although they are well worthy OF perusal.
THE GERMAN PICNIC.
In order to ENJOY the day to the fullest eX-
tent the Germans determined to have a pic
Mic of their own. The favorite grounds
near the college were selected, and a large
number of our German citizens were pres
cnt. They of course had a good time, as
they never fail to find pleasure when they
seek it. We could not attend this picnic,
and we have no report from any one who
did attend.
II PEOPLE
: also had u picnic to themselves, on q nice
spot near the college. They had Il fine din
ner and all enjoyed 1t. Grand Master Clark
Of Iowa, delivered an address, which wal
highly appreciated, especially by the ma
sons. About five o'clock the masons, headed
by the coIored band, marched from the pic
mic to Arcana Hall. They presented a fine
appearance while marching through the
streets. At Arcana Hall, at night, they hat
u festival; MitchelPs hall was engaged for
dance, and the festivities were carried or
till a late hour.
The above Is condensed report Of thu
manner in which our citizens celebrated TIL
Fourth. Nearly all farmers were kept "a
ehome trying to save their wheat crops. NJ
disturbance took place except n little row y
the Catholic picnic, caused by one person
putting u false construction IN q remark
made by another. Nobody hurt, but Il few
outsiders were badly scared.
Great bargains in Napkins, Towels, Tabl
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eREENI0N.

More falling weather this week. Some per-
sons think the wheat will be injured from SO
much falling weather.
Health not SO good. There has been some few
cases Of bilious fever. Mis-. w. X. Jones, liv-
ing near here, is just recovering from the SAID
disease.
No births, and only one marriage. MISS
Anna Tidball and Mr.. Lycurgus Rirtley. from
near Dover. Full particulars next week.
MIR. j. L. Foster, in company with his wife
and little daughter, Susie, are visiting his
daughter ut CarrOllton. Since leaving here he
has been taken sick, and is not able to return
home. Hopes are entertained of his recovery.
None anon. II.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08
SECRETARY OF STATE.

James Allen, Esq, of Charlton county, who
has filled the responsible position Of Secretary
OF the State Democratic Central Committee, is
u candidate for the Office of secretary of state.
D%isclaiming any intention to undervalue the
claims OF other gentlemen, 1 feel justified In as-
sorting that the qualifications OF Capt. Allen are
second to none; that his answering devotion TO
all the interests OF the democratic party; that his
earnest support of all its measures, and his past
valuable services, entitle him to the cOnsidera-
ton of the Democracy OF Lafayette and the
state at large. \ true fried Il faithful public
servant. should he be elected secretary OF
state, he will prove himself worthy in every
RESPECT,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-08

Never put of till tomorrow what you can do
to-day, and the way to do that is to take your
farming machinery to Chas. A. Morrison's Excel
Iron Works. Water street, and have 1t repaired
in the best manner by the best Of workmen, in
the shortest time and at the lowest living prices.
By 80 doing you will save much trouble and vex-
alton to yourself and hands, a great deal of
the precious short time left, and last but not
least, money. julSw4.