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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

HARDIN CoLLEGE.-The closing exer-
cises of Hardin College will begin
June 7th prox, and close ON the 18th.
President Terrill has been petitioned
to change the time of commencement
of exercises from day to night, so that
many of our business men and pat
rons of the school, together with per-
sons of learning and distinction from a
distance who will be attending circuit
court at the time might have the
pleasure of witnessing the exercises.
A very slight eas is all that is Of
fered by the President for refusing to
comply with the wishes of the public
and patrons of the institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mr.. X. Galloway, of Mexico, has
brushed away the dust, r~earranged
matters, put things at their best APP
pearance and settled down into &. Nj.
Fry's business shoes to stay. While
with a very large number of others,
we regret to lose Mr.. Fry from our
business circle, we congratulate Van
dalia upon the acquisition of Mr.. Cal
laway. For Il number of years as
| sistant cashier and book-keeper in the
Mexico Southern Bank, and after
wards associated in the proprietor
ship and management ofthe extensive
Touring mills of that place, he has
established a reputation for prompt
ness and suavity and the highest Or
der of business capacity. Having
known him from bOyhOod we
cordially commend him to this COM
munity rs q young man OF sterling,
! moral and social worth, and ample
means to do business on n first class
scale. He brings with him, as as
sistant, Mr.. james McWilliams, a
clever gentleman of taste and expert
ence in the dry goods business. MIR.
Galloway will bring his family here to
hve.-Vandalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
SIMPSONS CIRCUS.

Last Saturday our Young friend
Tuck Simpson and a couple of Lad
domains had a little matinee near
Johnson's hotel at Laddonia. '"Tuck''
came in from the country about Z
o'clock, he came in and took his seat
at the table, remarking to E. KEENAN,
the only one at the table. "Well, Ed
I am just in time for hash'' KEENAN,
said yes? Simpson remarked, you
had a little hanging scrape up here
theother day didn't you?
K-nothlng only we gave a id
thief half of what he Reserved.
Sits a very delicate thing for
people to take the law in their own
hands.
K-there is a set of id fools in
this town that are always meddling
with others business.
Sits a pity but some of those
id fools" had been in town at the
time.
K-what in the HI would you have
done if you had been here.
S-if l had been here you would
have had a sweet time hanging him.
K-yes, you id dirty thief, you
presented me to the grand jury once.
[ have eve settled that with you
yet.
S-whenever you feel like settling
it, square up your books.
XII a settle in a moment (and
then called him more names and start,
ed for Simpson,
S-you must not talk to me this
way. will present you to the grand
jury again when it is my duty. ]
don't want any fuss in the house.
They clinched with each other a.
they went out Of the door. KEENAN,
putting his hand in his pocket. Simp.
son fearing he was going to shoe
pulled his tooth-pick and went tC
work like he was going to clean on,
the town. Simpson is not man tt
pick Il fuss, but you had better i'm.
pose on most anyone than try to run
over him. KEENAN, calledhis partner,
Moore, to bring his pistol who sailed
III and soon came out with Il garden
SPOT on his lower lip. KEENAN,
ran off and got a pistol and shot al
Simpson as he got most out of sight,
Simpson and KEENAN, are both under
$1,000 bond to appear before the
grand jury at this term of court.
KEENAN, is the man that was going
to lick a whole freight train not long
since, but got left. We understand
that he took an active part in the
hanging scrape a few days before, bu.
we won't express our opinion till al
the facts are known. We don't wisl
to do anyone injustice, perhaps al
the parties were to blame, the CRANE
Jury will develop the case. None o
the parties are dangerously hurt, onl,
scared up a little.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Our old and esteemed friend and
citizen DR.. w. H. Lee is arranging
his business preparatory to removing
to Martinsburg, where he will practice
his profession in connection with DR..
Dodson, of that place. We are truly
sorry to loose such a valuable citizen
as the Dr., but hope the change will
be largely to his pecuniary interests.
The DIR. will take with him the re-
spect and good will of all who know
him. TIE community to which he
goes may be proud OF their acquisi-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

1t is a little remarkable how ex-
ceedingly fond of ''ishing," one OF
are doctors has become, recently. 1t
seems also to be a fact, that the route
to all the best fisfing places, passes
by the residence Of Mr.. Headington.
We hope he may catch something.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

1t appears that Jonas Ladd is in
trouble. Here is what the Leader
says:
Speaking of patchwork, a lady in
this city had a quilt in 573,291 pieces.
She spread it in the yard to air, and
a puppy dog played with it until there
were 573, 292 pieces. The puppy has
been unwell since, and the lady spends
a good deal of time in the yard wait
ing for him to come ont from under
the house. There will be some more
of this item when he comes out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

He vas a seedy-looking individual,
and, as he stood at the corner Of the
street, there was a vague aspect of
despair in his attitude which was
very touching. 1t was this which at
tracted the attention of a mild look
ing party who, passing by, addressed
him thus :-s'Old man wouldn't you
like to have a drink this morning?"
''You have read me as accurately as
though my thoughts were printed on
an open page" replied the solitary
one, passing a dilapidated coat-sleeve
over his mouth. 81 thought So"
said the mild-looking party, while a
tear trickled down his cheek; but
conquer the desire. Fight it as you
would a legion of devils, for drink
has ruined many a man who has q
more expansive forehead than you've
got!" And then the mild looking
party continued on his way, and the
solitary one gazed dreamily into space
and communed with himself. g
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
BRIGHT Az A DIAMOND FOR 1877.

BRIGHT AS A DIAMOND FOR IS77.-
The DETROIT WEEKLY FREE Press,
known by name to every person in
America as always one of the best, is
to be still brighter during 1877. 1t
is a weekly unsurpassed for news,
good stories, racy sketches, bright
humor, family recipes, and general
interest to young and old. We club
the LEDGER with the Detroit Free
Press for $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

In a private letter, we are informed
that the hoppers have, within the last
few days, made their appearance in
one or two counties located in the ex-
IRENE southwestern portion of this
State, and are doing considerable
damage to gardens, and fields Of corn
and wheat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Some one tied Grape on the store
door of one of our first-class business
men the other evening, and his family
were surprised soon after bya vast con-
course of inquiring friends to see the
corpse. 1t required considerable exs
planning that he was not dead, but had
slept late.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

At the April meeting of the Au-
drain County Grange a resolution was
passed requesting the subordinate
oranges to report to the Secretary of
the County Grange. The amount OF
stock on hand for sale, what kind, the
amount of grain and any other prop
erty for sale or exchange.
The Secretaries of the different sub
ordinate grangers are requested to at
tend to this request.
b. Ii. WILDER, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
MOB LAW.

On last Thursday a very unfortu-
nate. affair occurred in Laddonia which
reflects credit on none concerned. A
section hand named Anderson got
tight and after skylarking around
town, and losing all the money he
had not spent, retired to his room in
the City Hotel in an almost uncon-
scious condition. A man named
Fox occupied the same room. Fox
was a steady working, honest man.
After sleeping sometime Anderson
woke up and missing his money COM
menced to squeal, accusing first one
and then another of stealing it when
in fact, it is thought he lost it. Mr..
johnson, section boss knocked him
down for his insolent talk. Finally
it was thought that perhaps Fox had
taken it; he was searched but no
money was found ON him. They
stripped him of all his clothes in the
saloon and hooted him around in fine
glee, not satisfied they took him te
the stock yards and hung him once Oh
twice by the neck, and finally they
tied him up by the thumbs and lef
him in this tortuous position.
J. B~ruton,B B. Crawford and F. Hen
dirk released him. This action should
to reflect on all the people of Lad
donna, as some of them protested am
aided with the cries ofthe women beg
ged them to desist. Gentlemen, yot
will find that mob law don't go down
i'll this community, and before TIN
law gets done with you, you will
wish you had not taken it in your owl
hands,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mr.. James Mcintyre started this
week to the nothern part of
the State in the interest of "Leeper's
Cook Stove Ventilation" He expects
to be absent several weeks, selling
the right of territory. He is, also,
! agent for the sale of DR.. Patterson's
Sugar Coated Ague Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mrs Mary Salisbury, mother of
Mrs. Jay C~oatsworth, last Saturday
met with avery $ erious accident. While
attending to her domestic duties she
Slipped and fell, breaking the bones
In her right arm just below the elbow.
She is improving very rapidly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
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HALF PAST NINE A. M.

Prof. j. Z. Gass has been re-elect.
ed teacher of room No. 8. Salery
$50 per month. Salaries for rooms ]
and 2 were raised SIS, making it $40 pei
month. $35 per month is the salary
of the rest. The Superintendent viii
be elected next Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

This is the kind of weather that
makes a man wish either that Adam
hadn't been so successful as Il back
slider Or that some patriot would in
vent a pair of linen trousers that but
arm holes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Secretary Dick Thompson's Attic
discovery voyage in search of the
Wing party has thus far proved as
unsuccessful as the . widows cruise
after oil" mentioned by a colored
clergyman. 1t will be remembered
that the widow failed to accumulate a
grease spot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Judge Forrist and j. Mcn. Trim
BILE, of this city, and Judge t. J. C..
Fagg, of Louisiana, went over on
last Monday to the State Capital, as
council before the Supreme Court in
the case of Branstetter, who was
some months since sentenced to i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for
sixty years for the killing of Lowrey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
doning his new suit the 9th,

After doning his new suit the other
day, Squire Hooton was unable to
g sit on the first law case brought
into his court, until the posterior part
of his pants was attached firmly to
tie bench by means of strong pieces
of adhesive plaster properly applied
nv q skilled surgeon. He is better
now, co. f. Fr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
M TO LOAN,

In sums of$30O. $500, 81 1000, S. 900
and $4,000 secured by good city and
farm property on three, five, and ten
years time.
Apply to JNo. p. CLARK & Son,
General land and loan agent.
Office over Savings Banks Mexico
Mo. 45.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
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HALF PAST NINE A. NJ.

The Mandamus recently sued on
Galloway county will not have the
desired effect. The levy will not be
made and when the Mandamus is re-
turned cause will be shown why the
lew was not made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
We understand that the Mexico
bovs played the Fulton boys a game
80 hall last week. Boys how
! was. that anyway!

A Young lady( recently received
tbe following note and is heart broken;
..ysur,terdnt expect me up to you're
horso no more sunda mites a CURL wat
leaves gum a stickin on the parlor
obo;rs for a Teller to set on amt no
onrl for me. VIII.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

MADE ON LIBERTY STREET MATTER
SETTLED n THE STREET TO BE
MADE STRAIGHT-DUNNE & SANDIsON
TO FURNISH H CITY WITH GAS
CALLED MEETING OF OUR TAXPAYERS
TO CONSIDER THE QUESTION NEXT
FRIDAY NIGHT.
Councilmen all present. His honor
the Mayor IN the chair.
The order on L. Phillip to put
down his sidewalk for him was order
ed to be reconsidered.
Section 21 of Chapter XIV, City
Ordinances, was changed so that
hereafter notice of sidewalk repairs
and replacement shall be done by
Clerk and City Marshal, as a part OF
their official duty, without special
fees.
City Collectors bond, with W. K.
Potts, W. III. White and Joseph
Botkins as principal and securities,
was accepted. Amount, $500.
BILLS ALLOWED:
J. II. Sallee 4 Co., stationeryS 3 65
B. f. Dobyns, work & books II 10
Street Commissioner, repairs
and material. 1876 81
Crossing at bearings corner across
Jefferson street was referred to Ed
Rines, chairman of the Street and AL.
ley committee.
Quit claim deed from Josiah Wright
to right of way on Calhoun street was
ordered recorded.
Councilman Rines was instructed to
present bill of repairs to the County
Court, amounting to $3.50, with {
bill incurred last year of S37 90.
T.. Rines, chairman of Street anC
Alley Committee reported upon the
matter of Love street, that the com
mite, after examining it, advise
straightning it throughout, moving
back fences and putting down new
sidewalks. Referred back to commit
tee.
The Marshal was notified to have
removed distractions on Love street
east of w. II. Woodwards.
Messrs. Dunno & SandiSOn submit
ted propositions for gas works; the
city to order thirty lamps, and theil
lighting, repair, gas, etc, to be fur
nished at $50 annually-lamps ant
cast iron posts being furnished at so
each. They asked a franchise fol
thirty years. The price Of gas tc
consumers would be So per Thousand
feet and gas.would be ready by Nov
lst. Action postponed to next meet
ing.
4 meeting OF citizens for confer
ence in the matter was called for Fri
day night, s o'clock, circuit cour
room.
All interested are earnestly request
ed to be present.
Warrants ordered drawn in tavo
of those drawed i'll the straightning o
Liberty street.
Mcssrs. Ross and Morris ordered
to investigate the delinquent GENE
terry hist.
Damages on the condenming oflanC
in Ladd's addition 1895.
Council adjourned without furthe
business, to meet i'll regular session
We noticed last Monday some O
the farmers in Galloway county jus
laying off their ground and putting il
their corn without blowing it at all
The season is late but it will pay til
farmers better to hire hands and pu
their corn in right than to throw it il
in such a way as this. After thes'
heavy rains the ground is naturally
very hard and cannot be stirred to,
much, and it stands to reason tina
corn put in this hard dry pan will no
grow. Even if it comes up it will b
nothing but a poor yellow stalk. |
will always pay farmers in the en'
to do their work right. Work that
worth doing at all, is worth dom:
right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

1t is feared that the cramps have
destroyed SC many Of the grass-hop
per eggs throughout the State. that
IL very small yield of hoppers will be
realized this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Read in another column the City
Market corrected weekly by Barnes
& Vineyard. Confidence can be
placed in this report for we will see
that it is kept correct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Uncle Henry Williams is building
a nice two story frame residence OH
West Jackson Street, one block from
the public square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

We are glad to mention the exceed
ing good behavior at church last sab
bath, Notwithstanding the very large
congregations, both in morning and
at night perfect quiet and order were
observed during the entire exercises.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

We are slowly but surely approach
ing that season when a girl will unin-
tentionally lead her fellow up the
street that is most thlckly populated
with ice cream saloons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Sale of reserved tickets for Belshaz-
Ear commences Saturday morning,
June I'd, at 8 o'clock at VIM. o. Lee
Co.'S. No tickets sold until the adj
vertised hour. First come, first serv-
| Cd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
COUNCIL

No MORE SPECIAL FEES FOR SERVING
\ SIDE WALK neutrality-suspicious.
MADE ON LIBERT STREET LATTER
SETTLED AND THE STREET TO BE
MADE STRAIGHT-DUNNE & SANDIsON
TO FURNISH THE CITY WITH GAS
CALLED MEETING OF OUR TAXPAYERS
TO CONSIDER THIS QUESTION NEXT
FRIDAY NIGHT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

The Louisiana Press has a whole
"stick''local about its local editor hav-
ing 5 cents stolen at the circus. evil
wonders never cease
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mrs. Redmon Galloway is visiting
relatives in Missouri City, where she
will probably remain for two OF three
| weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
.Rs.
HALE PAST NINE A. NJ.

tANt-~--~=-@S ~. L&3
A colored woman by the name of
Hannah West was ordered on hast
Monday by the county court to be
sent to Fulton. Certificate made. by
DIR. W. w. Macfariane and JEFF.
Powell. gtR 4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

By examination of the provisions OF
the fish law, it will be discovered that
any person, without any writ or legal
process whatever, may seize and
destroy any fishing s%eines, nets, traps,
&C., they find in our waters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Those war maps of Europe don't
get in quite enough mountains. If
there was one more range people
would feel certain that there was not
enough of level ground in Turkey for
d croquet party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Among the fashion notes in a
neighboring sheet ecu the follow
inc wise sentence: " 1t is not polite
to enter a place where you are not in
vited. Therefore, you should not go
into a store where they do not DIVER
tiSo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Miss JENNIE DoBYNs is prepared to
make braids, curls, and puffs out of
combings and straight hair at reason
able prices. Leave orders at the
Mrs. Hughes & DeJarnetts' millinery
store. IS tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

DIEp.-Mrs. Agness Brown,
mother of Mrs. H. Rodman, aged,
about, 80 years. She moved to Cal.
laway from Virginia IN 1917.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Another member has just been adj
died to the firm Of Messrs. Pollock &
Co., in the shape Of a fine girl, board
ing at present with Mrs. Upton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

She took our friend DR.. Keeton
out "a buggy riding" Sunday eve.
Why did she not prefer an editor?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mrs. Bob Tureman returned to her
home in this city to-day, from a visit
to Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

The Bell Ringers could not ring
much last Monday night for the want
of "clappers,''-in the audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

\ serious accident occurred to Mr..
and Mrs. Issac Baker, while going to
Danville, Montgomery county, 10y
their horses taking fright and running
away
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
HALF PAST NINE A. M.

A man may Do" brave snongh in
daylight for a major general, but ast
the dish-pan fall down the cellar stairs,
and he will set up in bed holding his
breath, with his eyes sticking cut like
pot-feet, wondering which way the
ghost is coming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Prof. Bradley will not be a candi-
date for Superintendent of Mexico
public schools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Dick Judy has moved his billiard
tables down stairs under the opera
house. Come around boys and try
| his tables.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Don't any one say Base Ball
to us without they have their lives in
sured in the Etna.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Have we all the gas we need for the
city, Or shall we employ Messrs.
Dunno & Sandison to make us a lit
| tie more?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

We have been asked a number of
times, GLOW must l go about it to
stop my subscription to certain pa
pers?' We answer publicly: Drop
the editor Il postal card simply re-
questing that the paper be discon-
tinued-but be sure that you have
paid up to the time you last received
the paper. Do this and the editor
will scratch your name off his books
quick enough, and not give the mat
ter a second thought. Editors don't
90 into sackcloth and ashes over los
inc a subscriber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
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HALF PAST NINE A. NJ.

Mexico would have beaten Fulton
at Base Ball, if we, if wc,-well, ask
Bryerly, he will tell You what vas the
matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Oh the flowers of May! Yes, and
May flowers worth S11 a barrel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Grumbling continues 1T was from
the farmers in rainy weather, now it is
the principal stock in trade Of our
merchants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

He was praising her beautiful hair,
and begging for one tiny curl when
her little brother said; 80, my!
faint nothin' now. You just ought
to have seen how long it hangs down
when she hangs it Oh the side of the
table to comb it." Then they laugh
ed, and she called her brother a cute
little angel, and when the young man
was going away and heard that boy
yelling, he thought the lad was taken
suddenly and dangerously ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

See Capt. Shea's new card found in
this issue. Silas Wilson furnishes
abstracts in the same office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

A. H. Buckner is building a large
addition to the Wilson property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

First the complaint was that the
ground was too wet; next we shall
hear it is too dry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

The Russians are now beginning to
squeeze the Turkeys. The feathers
fly while the Turkeys run.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Judge Marshall has been sick the
some time, and is confined to his
room still.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Meat for muscle; sunshine for
flowers and spoony lovers for swing
ing Oh the gate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Which would you rather be, a wolf,
and a five dollar scalp, or Il
voter, and wear N worth only Il dol
larp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

j. z. Craighead, of Auxyasse, had
his store broken into last Tuesday
night and 5000 worth of goods taken
out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

The fruit crop promises well this
season. Peaches especially are like,
ly To be abundant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Our old friend, Prof. J. c. Davis,
came sliding up into our office, the
other day with that same bright smile
on his ~countenance, a hearty shake OF
tile hand, rs of old. He has travelled
through several counties north of this
place reaching as far up as Kansas
City, and reports fine crops through
ought the whole country. He re-
presents the crop as being much bet
ter than an average. The farmers
north of us are blowing their corn.
The Prof. further states that the fruit
crop is excellent throughout the whole
portion Of the State that he has WISH
ted. The citizens everywhere are in
fine spirits no hoppergrasses any
where to catch the falling drops OF
rain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31
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A PAST NINE A. NJ.

Can Mexico afford 5000 q year for
gas, if she possibly can, let us have
it for it win be a great credit to the
eity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

The good work on our streets still
goes on. Hurrah for the City Coun-
Gil.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Farmers are again crying for a
shower. They say the ground is ter
rihle hard and baked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Strawberries 25 cents a quart.
Waitah, waitah bring US two bu-ber-
ries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

HALF S NINE A. M.

The Branstetter case before the
Supreme Court has been continued
till June 4th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Be careful how you brag about
playing croquet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

All taxpayers should not fail to
attend the gas meeting Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-31

Mexico is evidently on the upgrade,
and all that is required to increase her
onward movement is q little more
vim, push and enterprise, on the
part of her business men the proper
effort will undoubtedly secure the To-
cation of the Machine Shops of the
contemplated G. & A. Il. II. here,
and that accomplished, Mexico has
more than doubled her wealth and
population. Shall the effort be made!