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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
THE GREAT REPUTATION
VxoEr1NE has attained in all parts OF thu
Great and Coed Medicine,

and the large number Of testimonials, which
are constantly being received from persons Wno
have been cured by its use, ale conclusive proos
of its great value. 1t is recommended BY ply.
sicians and apothecartes. As y b~lood-furlaef
and H..alth-R estorer, it has no equal.
VEGFTINR il not prepared Tor iaucy of!nH
made from poor liquors. which debi!itstes the
system ana tends to destroy health insteso Oh
restoring it.
Are not the many testimonials given fof the
different complaints satisfactory to any reason
able person suffering from disease that they can
be cured? Read the different testimontale CAV.
en-. and no one can Oo,Dt. In many Of tneee
ing cannot be expressed as in caees Of Scrofuia,
where, apparently, The whole body Was one
mass of corruption. il. will relieve
pain, cleanse, plrisJ ind cure such diseases,
restoring the p1tleDI } perfect health after Try
Ing different plvs.ci. Us, MANY remedles. s1ner-
are q sufferer, you can be cured Why 10 TINS
medicine performing sr-hG EFT cures 1t works
in the blood, in tue Gil cuta.,JK mud. IL can De
truly called ile Great Blood fsri6cr. he
sreat source of disease originates IN the blood;
and no medicine that 4 oes not act Directly uPen
upon public attention. WD.1 he blood becomes
~lifeless and ss3oaDt. ei,.er rom change Of
weather or clima Q, want OF exercise. Irregular
diet, or from any otacf ceuse, rue tEo1fiNk
will renew the blood, carry on The pusrid nQ-
mors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the ooMsls
The conviction is, ia the public mad as well =
in the medica. Profession, thai tns remedies
supplied the 1egefatte RiHg6Se9 ere mors sale,
more successful, Ia the cuts 81 disease, tnan
mineral medicines. VEGEr,NE is composed Of
roots, barks and beras. Ii is pleasant t0 take,
need lt2 Do not hesitate to try it. You will
never regret il.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
TRUSTEES SALE
Real Estate.

WHEREAS. James W. Waddell and Louisa
James Wadd. II and Martha q. Wad,itIl, his
Wife, by their deed of trust, daled the Attn day Of
February, 1875. and recorded in the recorders Of
flee for Lafayette county, Missouri, in deed book
No. 20. at page l67 did convey to the Undersigned,
trustee. the following described real eetate cit
uatcd IN Lafayette county, and state of Missouri,
to-wit: The southwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter and the northwest quarter of the south
east quarter, all in section fifteen Q5), township
forty.elght 4S), range twenty-s six (26), contain
northwest quarter Of the northeast quarter of
section twenty-five (s2); and also forty 40
acres, the northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section twenty-thrce (23) township
hfty. (5O range twenty-seven (25), containing
In the aggregate one hundred and sixty (l6O)
acres more or less, which said conveyance was
made in trust to secure the payment of a GER
tain pronlissory note therein mentioned and de-
scribed; and whereas, said note is due and UNI
paid; Now, therefore. at the request of the
owner of sid note and under and in pursuance
OF said deed oil trust, the undersigned, trustee,
will on
SATURDAY, MARCH 4rH, 1876,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the FORE
noon and i've O'Clock in the afternoon of THAI
day, at public vendue, to the highest bidder, Tor
cash, In front Of the courth ouse door. in the
county. Of Lafayette, and state of Missouri,
proceed and sell the real estate above described,
or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay
said note and interest, together with the costa
and expenses OF said trust.
fe6l2td JOHN A. S. TUT. Trustee.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
DEATH OF HENRY CARTER-AGE lO6.
(Fiom the Osceola Sentine,

Henry Carter, a colored citizen of
Osceols. died last Tuesday in the 1O6th
year OF his age. He was born in ITO,
near Lynchburg, Virginia, where he was
owned by a man named Grigsby. In
1910 he was brought to Missouri and
became the property of Col. Carter,
with whom he remained until after the
war came up in 1861. At the close of
the war he went with VIM. William
son, and remained with the family until
the day of his death. Uncle Henry, az
he was Familiarity known h%ereabouts, was
a quiet person, Industrious in his habits,
and always received the highest COM
mendation for his good conduct from
those to whom he belonged or worked
for. He was married about two veal
ago, and apparently grew younger
during the last few years of his life.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
STRAY NOTICE..

TAKEN up by Jno. S. Green, living E7zssF
Il IN Washington township. in La NESSYS
before the undersigned, justice of the peace Of
washington township, county and state afore-
SAID, on the 10th day of February 1876, two
stray cattle. described as follows, tO-wit: One
white STEER with roam neck and legs, three
years old past,s small size marked 18th II smooth
ear; appraised to twenty dollars. One white
HElFER two years old past. small. smooth
crop off the right ear. No other marks or brands
George A Green and Geo. E. Crawford, who
were by me duly sworn, according to law, to
appraise the same. Witness my hand this day
febl9-3w. JAMES N. POOL. /. P
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
STRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN mp by Peter Brand, Iiv- ~-
ing III Davis township. in La 6EENS3
faiaette county. Missouri, and ~
posted before the undersigned, --ZA-U
Justice of the peace OF Davis TOWNSHIP, county
ana state aforesaid. on the first day of Decem-
per, 1915, a stray STEER, described as follows:
A red steer, with white back. white face, some
IN Hanks, no mark in the ears; branded on the
irit mn; cant make it out; branded on the right
mp WIN letter "D:' Age three yesr, old. APP
ponl, who were by me duly sworn according to
law, o appraise the same. Witness my hand,
this day and date above written
febJ-3Me 2. Il. HUDSON. j. 2.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BosroN, Feb. Is. 1871.
HENRY r. STEVENS. ESQ = 4
DEAR SIR-About one yeai since / found my.
self in q feeble condition from general debility.
vKGKrISE was strongly recon nsnded to me BY
q friend VINO had been much be0e6Iee BY it1
use. l procured the article, End. alter ustng
several bottles, was restored ID health, anu dis.
continued its use. I fec. quits. confident that
there is no medicine Au.lefior 10 1t for those
complaints for which il is especially prsparedi
and would cheerirllv recommend It 70 those
who feel that they iced something to restore
them to perfect health. ~
Respectfully yours. U. L. PETTENGILL,
Firm OF s.. NJ. Pettengin Co,
No. 10 State St., Boston.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
Public Sale of Real Estate.

ID Y virtue of an order made by the Lafayette
- county court on the 10Th day OF February,
1876, l., !. County Agent for said county, Will ON
MARCH BIRD, 1876.
before the courthouse door In the city of Lex
1ngton, between the hours of nine O'Clock in the q
forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon OF
that day, sell ut public out cry to the highest
bidder for cash In hand, the farm known a the
Garner farm" containing lty-one OH acres, q
and being a part OF the west half OF the south
east quarter of section tweRty-three t23), town.
ship fifty (50), range twenty. seven (2O.
ROBERT TAYLOR,
lellllN nIlnl- AIru.ah
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

IRON, my premises seven miles 8
Il southeast from Lexington, on the .
railroad, about the LIST OF February. HfNt
one pLACk MARE, barefooted, tail AA~
rather short, small lump on b, OK, caused by
saddle, branded on left shoulder with letter s.
Brand very dim. would not be noticed without ;
close Inspection. Very small lump on hind ;a.r.
OF left thISn ;about IL hands nigh; year, oil! IL a
spring. A liberal reward Will be given tor ti..t.
mare, or so that l G III get her. Z
febl9-4w JOHN ). STEWART ,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
n BE

II. r. STEVENS g.5s.
DEAR SIR-This 10 20 certify thst1 have used
your BLOOD Prepa' atom in my family for
several years, and I think that, for Sorofule
or Cankerous Hun,ors, or Rheumatic Affections.
it cannot be excelled; and, rs q blood purifier
and spring medicine, it is the best thing l have
ever used; and I have used almost everything.
I can cheerfully recommend it 70 any one In
ne.d Of such q n medicine.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. A. A. D1NSMORE,
10 Russell Street.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26

ST. LOUIS BRIDGE AND THE UNION
DEPOT, ~-

Passengers, do not be humbugged or Deceived
but remember the Missouri Pacific II poeitiveiy
the only line from Lexington running 70 inc
Union Depot at st. Louis, and the only line ~
which you can avoid = long. tedious and tire
some Omnibus transfer through the city OF 81.
Louis. When you wish to travel do not ieaiieo
call at the Missouri Pacific Ticket Once In Cay
Hotel, Lexington, Mo-, and get full tnforma-
tim Ju0el8HG
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
~ ested in the estate of Ishsm Corder, a
mlnoi that the undersigned, guardian, will
at the mkt term of the Probate court of Lafay-
cite county, Missouri, to be begun and held on
the first Monday in April, next, 1875,
frh5.5t ClRDER Guardian
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
Legal.
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
IN ested that the un iersigned was appointed
on the 18th day Of january. 1876, by the Probate
Court OF Lafayette county, state of Missouri,
guardian OF the person ami as:a'e of Walter
omiihsOn, a per-0n of unsound mind
+ Jan29- Ut j. j. BROWNING, Guardian,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
GAINED FIFTEEN POUNDS OF
FLESH.

SOUTH BERWICK, Me-, Jan. II. 1872.
II. r. STEVENS, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR-I have had Dyspepsia in its worst
form for the last ten years, and have taken hum
dreds Of dollars worth OF medicine without OBJ
tanning any relief. In September last I COM
menced taking the VEGETIN 4. since which lime
my health has steadily Improved. Ny food di-
gests we'll; and I have gained fifteen pounds Of
flesh. There are several others In This place
taking VEsErISK; and all have obtained relief.
Yours truly, janl5 i'm.
THOMAS K. MOORE,
Overseer Card Room, Portsmouth Co. 's<Mills.
Vegetfne Is Sold by All Druggists.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26

Are the most eff.
fective and congo
NAL purgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but eff
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation.
they r still the
most thorough and
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
LANDS FOR SALE
NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnershA
IN heretofore existing under the firm name and
style of Wiies & Duvall is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All debts, either against or
due the said firm have been equally divided, and
each OF said partners is authorized to Day and
collect only his half interest from said dats.
.". --a j. P. WILES,
GEO. ID. DUVALL.
Lexington, No., Feb, Bird, 1875, feb5-lt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26

SITUATED about eight miles south
- nS,s Of Lexington, in de Col. GhiIe,, r.;
under fence, so acres in cultivation,
good water, comfortable house of three rooms,
s)rd Out-hOuses, &c. For further particular
apply to c. w. Ford, upon the adjoining farm,
or TO r. J. SMITH,
feDl2-4w Near TayinUfOn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
COFFINS.
MR.. e. cRoScHE,
Countrymen, Notice.
Ayers Catharti Pills,

For all b purposes of a Family Physic,
and for curing Costiveness, Jaundice,
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, E~rysipelas, Rheumatism,
Eiruptions and Skin Diseases, Bill
%iousness, Dropsy, Tumors, Worms,
Neuralgia, as q Dinner Pill,
for Purifying the Blood,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26

WYE have on hand nj our lumber yard a
w supeII Ur lOtot SEED COR.l, (wh, . ami
Yellow which we will sell at reasonable figures.
Gail and see WELSHANS 4 BHO.
AUlivIll"- rrb. 10. 1876. fcblglw
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26
FOR SALE.
SEED CORN,

(lLD Type. which make the very best quality
- OF Rabbit metal, 1oi sale in quastities to
suit. at this otic", at IS cents per pnunl tt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-26

SAICftDA1 MAhCd 4TH, 1916,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon ana i've O'Clock in the afternoon OF that
day. ut pubic rendIe, ie the highest bid Ter for
cash. In II mt of the courthouse door, in the
county or Lafayette. AMI state oil Missouri. pro-
coed TO sell the real estate above described to
satisfy said notes and interest, and costs and
expenses OF executing this trust.
fe!l2id FRANK X. 1UTT, Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12

ID Y virtue and authority OF an execs.
ID ton, issued from the efice of the
clerk of the circuit court of Auarain u
ty, Missouri. ~returnabIe at the October
term. 1876. of said court, and to me di-
rected. in favor of James Logan and
against John A. Pearson; I have levied
upon and seized all the right, title. inter-
est n claim of the said John A. Pearson,
of, in and TO the following described real
estate. to-wit: Lot seven (7).in Block sew
enteen I7).O Original Mexico;blocks one n.
two ~. three CD, five (5). six (6), seven
~ and eight (8). all in Pearson's addition
to Mexico, also, commence at crossing of
Water and Maple streets, on the south
side of Maple street and west side of Wat
er street, and run thence west 300 feet,
thence south 100 feet, thence east 800 feet
thence north 100 feet to place of begin
ming, also, commence at the south west
corDer of the south east quarter of section
% and run thence east 2l0 feet, for a be-
thinning, thence east 420 feet, thence north
10 feet, thence west420 feet. thence south
10 feet to the place of beginning, all in
9ction %, township 81, range 8. west, in
pdrain county; anil State of Missouri !;
d will, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1876,
tween the hours of nine o'clock in the
enoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
that day, at the East Front Door Of the
,nrt House, in the city of Mexico, coun-
of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same, or
much thereof as may be required, at
lblic vendue, to the highest bidder, for
lsh in hand. (subject to all prior liens
nd judgments,) to satisfy said execution
nd costs. JNO. j. STEELE,
Sept 28-3t Sheriff of Audrain Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12

CASTORIA,

Mothers may have rest and their babies
may have health, if they will use Castoria
tor Wind Collie, Worms, Feverishness,
Sore Mouth, Group. or Stomach Com
plants. It is entirely a vegetable prepsr-
alton, and contains neither mineral, NOR
phine, nor alcohol. It lie as pleasant to
take as honey. and neither gags nor gripes.
DR.. E. Dimocb of Dupont, o.. says;
II am using Castoria in my practice
with the most signal benefits and happy
result"
This is what everyone says. Most
nurses in New York City use the Castoria.
1t is prepared by Messrs. ). B. ROSE s.
to-, 46 Dew street, New York, successors
o Samuel Pitcher, III. d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12

-~~..o au vuv ouuISsu tuaue TO
the people by the Republican candi.
date for governor that he COM
n his address bv saying am
glad that l am a Republican, Well
I know of a good many that are
glad they r Republicans. / will
only mention one. That is Boss
Shepherd of Washington City. Zap
pIause.1 A few year ago be was a
gas-itter in the city of Washington.
To-day I suppose be is worth $5.00O,.
900, and as he looks out of his pal
C upon the long rows of brown
stone front houses that be has built,
he too thanks the Lord that he has
been a Republican. [Applause.1 And
and he has more reasons to be
thankful that he is a Republican
than the candidate for governor of
Indiana. He:has 100000 reasons,
and each reason ia worth q dollar to
him. [AppIauso.
| want a change so that
capital will seek investment, and
that labor will 6nd employment.
[Applause.] That is what we want.
[Cheers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12
special favors to bestow, or resent.

special favors to bestow, or resent.
ments tc avenge. Equal and inn
partial justice to all-good will
among men, and peace at home and
abroad, are the objects of his hui
mana and lofty aims and endeavors.
Naturally a man Of authority, be
draws after him, by magnetic at
traction the sympatbizing and con-
fding masses, who in times of dan
ger and distress ins~tinctiveIy turn
to him as a refuge. Sucn o man is
Samuel J. Tilden, governor of the
empire state of the Union "a one
armed soldier here proposed three
cheers fer Tilden, which we're given
with q will. and tha I)amoeratic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12
~. {. HICLAN -
CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS,
FOX rfi- {. II CT
llepaiitis or Li.er Complaint,
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE.

Symptoms Of a Diseased Liver.
DAiN in the right side, under the
[ edge of the ribs, increases on pres
sure ; sometimes the pain is III the left
side; the patient is rarely able to lie
or the left side sometimes the pain
is icit under the shoulder-blade, ard
it frequently extends to the top of
the shoulder, and is sometimes mis-
taken for a rheumatism in the arm.
The stomach is affected with loss of
appetite and sickness; the bowels in
general are Costive, sometimes alter
native with lax ; the head is troubled
with pain, accompanied with a dull,
heavy sensation in the back part.
There is generally aconsiderablel loss
ofmemory,accompanied with pain
full sensation of having left undone
something which ought to have been
done. A slight, dry cough is some
times an attendant. The patient
complains of weariness and debility;
he is easily startled, his feet are cold
or burning, and he complains of a
prickly sensation of the skin his
spirits are low; and although he is
satisfied tina. exercise would be bene-
fetal to him, yet he can scarcely
summon up fortitude enough to try
t. In fact, he distrusts every rem
cty. Several of tic above symp-
toms attend the disease, but cases
have occurred whore few Of them ex-
listed, yet examination Of the body.
after death, has shown the LIVER 10
have been extensively ~deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. e. McLANE's LIVER Pills,
IN CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive
of the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory
to, or after taking Quinine. We
would advise all who are afflicted
with this disease to give them A
FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements, and
as a simple purgative, they are un-
eQualed.
BEWARE OF MUTATIONS.
The genuine DR.. c. McLANE's
LIVER PILLS are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal on
the lid, with the impression DR..
McLANE's LIVER Pills.
The genuine McLANE's LIVER
Pills bear the signatures of G..
McLANE and FLEMING Bros. on the
wrappers.
By Insist on your druggist or
storekeeper giving you the genuine
DR.. G. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, pre-
pared by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storekeepers generally.
To those wishing to give Dr.. c.. McLANr's
LIVER PILLS = trial, we will mail post paid to any
par; of the United States, one box Of Pills for
TIMING BROS. Pittsburgh, Pa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12
CENTAUR
LINIMENTS,
Letter from q Postmaster.1

Lever rom q POSTMASTER.
"ANTIoCH, ILL.,, Dec. /, 1874.
"Messrs. j.. b. ROSE & Co.:
"My wife has, for O long time, been a
terrible sufferer from Rheumatism. She
has lied many physicians and many rome
dies. The only thing which has given her
relief IS Centaur Liniment. I am reioiced
to say this has cured her. / am doing
what | a to extend its sale. Z
". b. RING.
This 10 a sample of many thousand testi-
monials received, of wonderful cures
effected by the Centaur Liniment. The
ingredients of this article are published
around each bottle. 1t contains Witch
Hazel, Me.tha, Arnica, Rock Oil, Car.
bollc, and ingredients hitherto little
known 1t Is an indisputable fact that the
Centaur Liniment is performing more
cures of tSwellings, Stiff Joints, Eruptions,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sciatiea, Caked
Breasts, Lock-jaw, &c, than all other Lin
lnents, Embroca.ions, Extracts, Salves,
Ointments,, and Plasters now in use.
For Toothache, Earache Weak Back,
ten and Cutaneous Eruptions it is ad-
mlraole. 1t cures burns and scalds with
out a scar. Extracts poison from bites
and stlngs, and heals frost bites and chill
blalns, in a short time. No family can
"AeAOus tuo S0ubhuE AluI-
ment, white wrapper.
The Centaur Liniment, yellow wrapper,
is adapted to the tough skin, muscles and
flesh of the animal creation. Its effects
upon severe cases or SPAWN. Sweeny,
Wind Gall, Big Head and Poll Evil, are
little less than mary llous.
Messrs. j. Mcclure 81 Co., Druggists
corner Elm and Front streets, Cincin natl
o., say:
SIN our neighborhood a number o.
teamsters are using the Centaur Liniment
They pronounce it superior to anything
they have ever used. We sell as high o.
four to five dozen bottles per month t.
these Transfers"
We have thousands of similar testimo
malls. .
Fer Wounds, Calls, Scratches, Ring
bone, &c, and for Screw Worm in Shee
IL has no rival. Farmers, Livery-mer
and Stock-raisers, have in this Liniment
remedy which is worth q hundred time
its cost.
Laboratory of j. B. Rose g. Co.
46 DEFY STREET. New YORK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12
FINAL

Notice is hereby given that
[ will on Monday November
term 1876 of the Probate Court
of Audrain county Missouri make
final settlement of my administration
of the estate of w. /. Bridgeford, de-
ceased. JAMES H. WALLACE,
Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-12
Why do YOu Shaker

For the convenience of the con-
sumner the rroprietors of DIR. Sher-
mans Malarifuge now put it up in
rs cent bottles as well as ST go as
heretofore. To those who have used
the Malarifuge, it is not nee essary to
say a word in its behalf; but TO those
who have shaken in ignorance of it we
will say, try it and add your testimo-
ny to thousands of others, that it
cured you. No other medicine is re-
buried, as it is a combined tonic, al
terative, %cathartic, febrifuge, cholo-
gogue and anti-periodic. 1t neutral
ICES miasmatic poison, purifies and
invigorates the blood, restores the
Liver and other diseased organs to
their natural healthy condition, there
by thoroughly graduating the disease
For Sale by
w11weow j. +. LLEWELLYN.