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Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

good business, and ID well supplied
viii, goods in that line.
The druggist 10 IN receipt OF new
goods, and they add much to the
appearance 81 the store.
There is ! larger amount OF lum-
Der here than has ever been ut any
one time before, and the trade has
been quite lively during the last
month, and the consequences 10 the
lumber merchant is looking SO hap
py that few Of bis old acquaintances
recognize him.
On tho 9th of this month, Mise
Charlott Cheney departed this life.
and was buried in the cemetry at
this place. The funreal sermon was
preached by Rev. Robinett. She
was we'll liked by those who knew
her, and those who knew her best
liked her most.
Mr.. Charles Lefove who has
been living in Laddonia and vicini-
ty for the past two years, returned
to his native home, Virginia, last
week. During his stay here be made
many friends, that regretted to see
him 60.
Rev. Emeret, of the Aethodist
Church, is holding a%protracted meet
ing at this place.
Elder Hardin preached here last
Tuesday evening.
Miss Bracher is visiting friends
in Pike. ......
Ne are having some very pleas
ant singiugs in town.
What has become OF the Literary
Socity? Have you seen anything OF
it at Mexico, or vicinity? If so,
please send it home. We've heard
nothing from it since the frat
evening in next, and we had prom.
ised ourselves so many pleasant
evenings attending it.
We heard q young gentleman
say not long since that he had
prepared q splendid speech on the
subject elected, Che niger and In
diam and went out ON the prairie
to practice, speaking it several
and IS the tall grass was
bent to and fro by the wind, he
it was the audiance nod
ing assent to his famous speech.
Oh! tits sad to have such nicely
built air castles fall to ruins
without O. hope of ever r~ealizying
hem.
Do revive that society again!
Political controversies are cons.
non, and election news 10 looked for
With eargerness.
Sunday school, grows in interest.
Gathering hickory nuts is q fash
employment with the Lad
|onians.
The Methodist, meeting closed
tuesday night.
MUTATo NoMr NE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Counting and Journaltsm.--Your
visits remind me of the growth of a
successful newspaper, said Uncle
Jabez, leaning his chin on his cane
and glanciDg at William Henry, who
was sweet en- Angelica.
Why so? inquired William Hen.
ry..
Well, they commenced on a week
ly, grew 10 be tri-weekly, and have
now become daily, with q Sunday
supplement-.
Yes, said William Henry, bracing
up, and after we are married we
will issue an extra.
Sh--h, said Angelica, and they
went out for a stroll.
1t you wantthe best fit and neatest
work to be- had(and Of curse you dol
call on Geo. P. Collins, the new Tailor
at Blum 81 Sons.
113.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Homer StJ ohm and VIM. o. Lee
have associated themselves together
for the sale Of pianos, organs, sheet
music, musicsl Instruments Vice.
Ter and Wilson sewing machines,
Attachment needles, oils &c, for ell
sewing machines. Give them o call
southwest corner public square, SUIT
tiers building Mexico Nc.
25tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Go to Blum Il Son for plum, seal,
brown, navy, blue, hunters green,
bottle green and all the late colors
in dress goods. 25-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

We have the hahdsomest outfits
for ceremonial and reception cards
that were ever opened in this city
Prices reasonable and according
to quality of goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore exist
ing between Drs. Macfarlane and
Spence. is dissolved by mutual con-
sent.
Sept. 1st, 1875.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Christmas 10 coming and John
.Sontag will have the largest stock OF
goods on in q few days that can be
found in this city. Christmas goods
of all kinds can be found at his ON,
porium, south side square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

RINGo HOUSE.

The largest and most eommodious hotel
in Mexico. Established in the business
heart of the city.
OPEN AT ALL HO YRS of the night
Active and accommodating servants.
BROOKS 81 MCCONNELL, Proprietors
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

81. Linn Ladd's boy was d girl. but
it wall .nrn to o boy sooH enough.
Jake set up the cider if we would
not cay anything abont it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

N. Lakeland has just received
large stock of Fall Hats OF the latest
Styles for Gents, Boys and Children,
for sale cheap. Go and see them.
w 21-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
CENTENNIAL AWARDS.
T. Splendid Triumph I or the Wheeler
d. Wilson Machiae.

Especial to the st, Louis Republican. ]
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.-The
Wheeler & Wilson was awarded the
highest and the only special premi-
um for sewing-machines, two med
ais of merit and two diplomas of
honor. This splendid triumph is
not q surprise. The judges are the
ablest of mechanical experts, and
they subjected these machines to a
careful, rigorous and exhaustive
examination. Under all circum-
stances, the Wheeler B Wilson new
machines must be considered in
system, devices, arrangements, ma.
t~erial, workmanship, durability,
ease, and rapidity of motion, beau
ty o: stitch, wide range, and duality
Of work, the standard sewing-ma.
chine of the world. "a. At.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
K French. M. D.,

Pfnkney French. M. D.,
physician aud Surgeon,
L MEXICO, No.
Office in rear Of Savings Bank,
j. w. Daniel, $1,000
A TTORNEY AT LAW,
n MEXICO, MISSOURI,
Acts as agent for the Springfield, haass.,
f. M. ms. Co.; also the Imperial and
Northern of London. These two coma
panies alone represent S24,400 .000.
d9l-1Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
mia. Items.

@ in Laddonia this
. the prospect is good
,r the balance of the
who wanted ice-water
few months ago, can
applied.
ew buildings r progressing
Z. We hear of several more
erected this fall.
Our accommodating merchants
are opening new stock of fall
and winter goods. They keep first
class store, and sell goods reason
ably.
The hardware store is doing o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Woollen goods in profusion and a
rulnous low prices at Blum & Son
25tf..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

boys and the Youn-
re unknown as dash
Aon in those days, and
.ediately started in pur-
3 chased them to the
'iver, and there overlook
ng fight followed, but
d, and from that
they murdered
ortbfeld bank,
: calling with
lelr first bank
,ncing right at
the life of no
20, was allowed
their nefarious un-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

V,olins Of the finest styles and
make, very low, at VIM. o. Lee 4
Co.'S, S W corner square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Charley Fischer, of Fulton, was in
town this week canvassing for tomb
stones
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

A good violin for $3 with DO ", at
Mark Pitchers, south side of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Blum e Son have the cheapest
boots and shoes in Mexico. 25tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

German accordeons chsaper than
TIE cheapest, at VIM. O.. Lee Il c'o,s
southwest corner square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Jewelry of all sorts, styles and quail
ity very low for cash, at Mark Pilch-
era. n25-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

CONE TO THE LEDGER FOR
YOUR PRINTING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Blum e. Son have just received 80
pieces of suiting and overcoat pat
terms from the east. 25tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

The largest stock of gold watches
and chains west of st. Louis, is to be
found at Mark Pitchers. n22-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

fyou want the Centennial COM
mission choice Of pianos buy the
Knsbe. w. O. LEE &Co.
25tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Clothing of every grade and size al
Blum & Son. 22ti
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

DR.. P%atterson's Sugar. Coated
Agus Pills, best remedy known for
ChilIs and Fever. Call for them at
Pm. Morris old stand. d140tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Go to Kabrich's for fancy dress
goods. 263t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
Getting Their Start.

In Kansas City, a respected
thy me chant, is Greenup
old resident of Missouri,
Of the best men in the State.
e was a banker at Liberty,
nty, a town not ten miles
ONE of the James boys.
while he and his son
re alone in the bank,
ntered and aeksd him to
note. he took the
d to q side table TO
nge, and, on return.
a revolver present.
lie realized that he
of men who would
aent to take his
What followed
st word. The,
or the counter
and his son
the others Sc
ie vault, the
tunatsly, was
banker and
astily thrust
door closed.
, mounting
,in charge
rect. They
Il street of
ing on in
1t had hap
d succeed
the vault,
he gave
SitiEen to
at the re-
Ky shot for
in his sad
aim, cent a
of tho man
mark. Out OF
without further
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19
PAID UP, 100000

Does q general Banking and Collecting
business. c. ii. HARDIN, Pres't.
j. w. CARSON, Cashier. d59-Iy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-10-19

Sc. Louis September 20 1871
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT made a
short address to the Young Women's
Christian Association, in New York.
the other evening, in the course Of
which he had written no centennial
Ode," and would not write one. The
country, he said, had heard a Centen-
NAL hymn, by the Quaker poet, sung
in the Quaker city, and another mag
ni6cent Centennial Ode, by Bayard
Taylor, would be recited on the Fourth
of July; so the business Of Centennial
poetry was in younger, firmer,
stronger and ADLER hands than his. )"
Thus gracefully does the veteran poet
illustrate the tricndliness which ought
to exist among literary men, and
which, among the really gr,at, is al
ways observed. The speaker playful.
~ added that, if his audience would
meet him nineteen years hence, when
he would be as old as the Republic
will be next July, he would give them
such q centennial ode as had never be-
fore been written.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

The Colorado Farmer says: Mr..
John 0. Brewer, of Platte valley, has
shown US the model of a machine for
discriminating grasshoppers. 1t is
made Of sheet iron, the front occupy.
ing . space Of some ten or twelve
feet, the furnace being about two
feet deep. From this front two wings
Of the same dimensions diverge ut al,
angle of about twenty degrees The
whole machine is supported by four
wheels, two in front and one at
each extremity Of the flanges. The
machine is driven forward by a team,
and the furnaces being supplied with
fuel, catch the grasshoppers, as they
are disturbed and rise from the ground.
In front of each furnace is CRATE,
which catches all grasshoppers which
may rise, after being disturbed by the
noise Of the machine.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

RArlDrY AND SupERrIcrAllrY.-Ra-
pidity of locomotion, the chief physi-
cal feature Of our time, bctokens also
its intellectual tendencies. The daily
newspaper is making book study
rarer than hitherto. 1t is felt in ten
thousand instances to be distastcful
and difficult. The subtle influence Of
the daily newspaper is telling on our
thoughtfulncss. We really seem to
be approaching the fultillment Of La.
martinc's prediction: Before this cen.
fury shall run out, journalism will be
the whole press, the whole press, the
whole of human thought. Thought
will not have sime to ripen-to &C
commodate itself into the form Of o
book. The book will arrive too late:
the ruling book. possibly soon, will
be a newspaper"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

A HORRIBLE ScEvE.-The San Fran.
cisco Call Of the l7th describes most
narrowing scene as follows:
The Coroner was notified Yesterday
morning that man was lying dead
ina shanty on Cemetery avenue, near
Geary street. The deputy was sent
after the body, and he teheld a most
sickening sight, which caused him tn
shudder, Notwithstanding his familiar.
ity with horrors. The building is
owned by carpenter named Doyle,
and was formerly stable. Recently
it was fitted up as a lodging house for
the use Of his laborers, about dozel,
Of whom occupy it at night. Blnks
are arranged ON both sides, and the
beds consist Of loose straw. The
cracks. in the sides allow a liberal
draft. The body Of the man was that
Of Eugene Donovan, and was found in
one Of the hunks. He had retired as
usual last night, and when the men
arose this morning they found him q
corpse. Rats had been at work and
had eaten away nearly all Of the nose
and part Of the forehead, the features
thus presenting . terrible sight.
More Of the men heard any noise, and
he Is supposed to have died without
pain. the rats being the FIRST to find
ont that be WAS dead. The body was
1aken to re Morgnc where an autop-
" showed that dfath resulted from
i neomon;a
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

A bill has been introduced in Con-
gress by Mr.. Fort, Of Illinois, entitled
! sNational Game Law" which has
for its special object the protection Of
buffalo It proposes to regulate the
traffic in buffalo hides and restrict the
killing Of the animals to certain sea-
sons of the year. Government inspec-
tors are to be appointed and no sale
Of hides allowed without their exami.
patton by these officers. Buffalo hunt
ing is to be wholly restricted between
June and October. Here is a chance
for somebody to be Buffalo Inspector
for Montana.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

A SINGLE manufacturer of perfumery
at Cannes, France, uses annually l4O,'
900 pounds of acacia flowers, l40,.
600 pounds Of rose leaves, $4,000
pounds of violets, 5000 pounds OF
tuberoses, and rosemary, mint, thyme,
lemons and citrons in proportionate
quantities. Nice and Cannes togeth.
er consume annually over twenty tons
Of violets, and Nice alone one hun.
dred and ninety tons Of orange bios
SONS.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

AN educational bill in the British
house Of commons provides that no
child shall be employed at labor before
the age of 10 or between 10 and IA,
unless it has a certificate that it has
attended school $50 days of each OF
FIVE years, or can pass certain exam
ination. The bill is gradual in its
workings and attains its full force in
1881.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

GEO. D. Lone, formerly employed at
Agnew's livery stable, at Boise City,
has been afflicted with the indammato-
~ rheumatism since last August. He
has been up here several weeks under
the care Of DR.. Shelter, but has thus
far attained no relief. He returns to
Boise to-day or tomorrow. The dis
ease is difficult to conquer, and George
has had a rough time of it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

ARTISTIC. Decidedly the finest con-
fectionery work we ever saw was on
exhibition at Henry Freidinger's place
of business yesterday. It consisted
of two cakes, and they were really
beautiful and artistic in design and
finish We are unable to describe
them, but go and see for yourselves
Henry wears the belt on fine work.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

GENERAL BUTLER says his choice for
the next Presidency is Morton, with q
GOOD man for the second place on the
ticket to take his place if needed.
Next to Morton his man is Conkllng.
In the event Of Tilden's nomination
by the Democrats, Butler thinks Conk-
ling could easily carry New York.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26


Va demand tie inmed iste a1d 20
conditions repeal d TIE specie re-
lsumption at cf My Y, 1870. and fne
|rescile Sc our industries from TIE rum
ma disaster resulting from - en-
IforcemeLt. and We call upon 81 Pc
triotic men to organize IN every Con
rressional district Of the country with
) view Of electing representatives, @
Congress who will carry out the WISH,
es Of the people in this regard, ana
stop the present suicidal and destruc-
| tive policy Of contraction.
We believe that United States notes.
issued directly by the government and
convertible on demand into United
States obligations, hearing q rate OF
interest not exceeding cent . day
on each one hundred dollars, and re-
exchangeabIe for United States notes
at par, will afford the best circulating
medium ever devised. Such United
States notes should be full legal
tender for all purposes except for the
payment Of such obligations as are by
existing contracts expressly made pay
able in coin, and we hold that it is the
duty Of the government to provide
such circulation, restored to the ma
ton to whom it belongs. 1t is the
paramount duty of the government ~
all its legislation to keep in view the
full development Of all legitimate
business. agriculture, mining, manu-
Featuring and commercial.
We most earnestly protest against
any further issue of gold bonds for
sale in foreign markets, by which we
would be made for long period the
hcwers of wood and the drawers Of
water to foreigners, especially as the
American people would gladly and
promptly take at par all the bonds the
Government may need to sell, provided
they are made payable at the option
of the holder and bearing interest at
3.G5 per cent. per annum, or even at a
lower ia e.
We further protest against the sale
of Government bonds Tor the purpose
of purchasing silver to be used as q
substitute for our more convenient and
less tluctuating fractional currency,
which altogether we'll calculated to
enrich the owners of silver mines, yet
in operation will still further Cypress
in taxation an already ovcr.burdened
people.
\ subsequent resolution against
railroad subsidies was adopted.
O,stlc fifth bal ct the convention
nominated Peter Cooper. Of New
York. for President, aud Newton
Bou,h, Of California. for Vice Presi-
dent.
PETER COOPER DECLINES.
New York, ls-Peter Cooper, in
conversation this afternoon, stated
tina, he would not accept the nomina-
ton for tho Presidency rendered him
by the indianapolis convention. and
said: AT my age and with my in
lirmities it would he utterly impossi.
bile for me to venture upon the ia
tigucs Of campaign am SO years
old. They have very good IMAM
down there, Governor Allen, let them
nominate him for the Presidency, and
| have very strong hopes that the
people will elect him
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

An old farmer says Of his boys:
"From sixteen to twenty-five they
knew as much; Of thirty they were
willing to hear what / had to say: at
thirty-tivc they asked my advice, and
! think when they get to lie forty they
will acknowledge that the old man
knows something"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

A DYING Troy woman wouldn't al
low anybody 70 wash her face to e.
vive her because her face was kaxed
and powdered, aud she wanted to S
: pretty corpse.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

MORE Goons.-Two wagon loads ot
delayed goods arrived last Tuesday.
They were mostly for the Chinese
merchants, and were brought from
Kelton bv the Conant brothers.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

THE United States marshal at New
York city is to be investigated, And
also the district courts of that CITY
and the methods Of conducting cleo
lions 10 New York under the Daven-
port regime.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

JIM WHITE is out at the crossing OF
the Payctte on the Loon Geek trail
engaged in building sk;lf in which
to take across their supplies.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

Mr.. JAS. MORRISON will start this
morning for Loon creek, Lemhi cdun-
". He goes out to the crossing OF
the Pavet,e with the White boys, and
thence on alone. He will make the
trip all right. He has brother nm
ing at Yankee Fork.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

LYONS CATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents lis falling
out or turning gray. |, has stood the test
of 40 years. l. charmingly pcrfumed, and
has no rival.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

Cows FOR BAxxER.-Mr. Apologize
came up from the Malheur country the
other day with about one hundred
head of cows, which he took out to
Banner. He intends to make butter
and cheese there this summer.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

Work ON the new road to tho grave.
yard is progressing favorably. The
rains the past few days delayed j.
somewhat, but the road will be COM
pleted in O few more days.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

NED FoaEsr rs.d to say that he
would rather hear the boot Of. New
York bowery boy than to listen to the
plaudits Of the crowned heads If Eu-
rope.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

HAeAN's MA0NoLIA BALM preserves and
restores the complexion removes trecklei
tan and sallowness; makes the skin soft,
white, and delicate. IL applicstion can
not u Jletected. q
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

A WESTERN man consoles himself
with the reflection that ''if knee-
breeches come n fashion ~ biresct|
calf will look best
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-05-26

DopcE, the fast-frcight man, brought
ND last Wednesday a nice lot of all
kinds of fresh vegetables, butter,
eggs, etc: He will be up again Mon
day or Tuesday. Leave your orders
and Dodge will fiji them on the square
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22

with those men, and would rejoice to-
day with the whole confederate host at
the downfall of the party which saved
the nation when treason had it by the
throat. We don't gig an inch. The
.murderers Of the boys In blue at can
Jacksonville" and Libby" would meet
with a more cordial reception at the
hands of Jack Brundage, than Grant.
As to our not knowing the name of our
candidate for the Presidency. Jack,
its HAYS, the man who will clean out
you treason sucking solutions so clean
next November that all the gongs that
were ever sounded would utterly fail to
awaken yoa were it possible that you
should ever have political resurrec-
ton. His name is, HAYES. Do
you know him? What his other name
lis we haven't stopped to ask. Jack
knows the name O. every public man
in his party, when he was born, his
exact age, and the color of his eyes,
and when last he cut his toe nails.
but he isn't much acquainted wi tn 10y
al men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-06-22
Petition.
in Probate-Srate q

County Court-in Probate-Srate of Wisconsin.
County of Woods
In the matter of the estate of Daniel McKer
en-, r. deceased.
nm THIS Sth day of June. A. D. 1876. upon
" reading and filing the petition of Mary Nc.
Kercher of the city of Centralia. Wood County
Wisconsin. stating that Daniel McKercher
Of the County of Wood. died intestate on the
10th dav of July 1875, and praying that She
Mary Mckercher, widow Of said deceased. be-
appointed administrators of the estate of said
deceased, Itis ordered that said application
| e heard before me at the Probate Office in the
Clty OF Grand Rapids. Wood County aforesaid
on the Sth day of July, A. Il. 1876 at one clock
2. NJ. of that day.
And it is further ordered that notice of said
application AMI hearing be given by publishing
a copy of this order tor three successive weeks
once in each week. in the Wood County Repor-
ter a newspaper printed in said Wood County,
prior to said hearing.
Dated at Grand Rapids, Wis, this 9th Cay Of
June, \. D 1876. JuneSw
BY the Court,
l. L. M0SHER, County Judge.