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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
Total,
OF TEACHERS.


The Board of Education met in
session Tuesday night and reelected
the following named ladies' As teach
crs for the coming school year in our
city schools:
Miss Anna IIatford, to teach in
room No /; Miss Willie Garrett, No.
,: Miss Henrietta Cautlorn, No. 3;
Miss MolIic Jones, No. 4; Miss
Georgia Monroe, No. ): Miss
Fannie McCuc, No. 6. No change
of salary was made, last years
pay of $40 per month remaining in
force.
The election of a Superintendent
and teacher of No. 8, will he made
at the regular meeting of the Board
Wednesday, May Both inst. Appli-
cations for the Principalship have
been received by Secretary j. j.
S~t"rlr from tie iuiio"ihS Seil'le-
men:
Marion Bigley, Iron Mountain,
Mo-, S. c. Bond, Perryville, MO-,
w. ii. Williams, Fulton, MO. james
McNaughton, Farebault, Mimi. +.
l.. Mitchell, st. Louis, NO. w. {.
Catlen, Cleveland, Ohio; l.. l.. Sing,
Teton, Boonville, MO. /; j. X. Bradley.
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

A SENSIBLE YoUNS MAN.-The
sensible yonng man is now living near
Council Bluffs, Iowa. Not long ago
he became involved in a quarrel with
no less than five different men, and
challenged each one of them to NOR
tai combat. All accepted, and were
upon the ground in time. Then the
hero of the affair said he wouldn't
fight them all at once, but would fight
the best nan first. The five began
discussing the question of who was
the best man, and got to fighting.
They struggled oycr the question for
about Il quarter of an hour, the
champion sitting on "a log as umpire,
and when the question was finally
settled, the best man could have been
whipped by anybody, and wasn't
ready to fight. The challenger walked
off with all the honors, and was proud
and happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
HINTS TO LETTER WRITER'S

When you write to a stranger, on
business
/. Be sure and write your name so
that he cannot make it out or,
2. II you can not write it plainly
be sure and leave it Off entirely, so
that he may wonder who it came
from.
3. Don't give your postolfice adj
dress but leave it to the postmaster
TO print it on the envelope so indis-
tinctly that nobody can make it out.
The recipient Of the letter will think
Of YOU so much longer, rs he will con-
sumo so much time in ~cndcavoring to
find out where 1t came from.
4. If you should 50 far forget your
self us to give the pOstoilicc name,
leave Off the State. There are only
about forty Washingtons, thirty
Frankins, fifty Libertys, Liberty
~villes, &C., in tho United States.
There is scarcely a postoftice in the
country that has not from one to a
dozen namesakes in other States.
Your correspondent, if he is very
anxious to reply to you, may write to
all of them.
5. If you are very DESTROYS of fol-
lowing a very common fashion, write
one postoflice name at the top Of the
letter, another at the bottom, and
then deposit the letter in some neigh
boring postollice. This gives your
correspondent, in the hours Of bust
ness, the choice of sending Il reply to
either place.
6. Write a very long letter on bust
ness. Name the same thing Ovel
several times, in n little different Ian
guage. Your merchant will be de.
lighted with the idea that he has
large order to fill.
Z. If you are writing to q printer
spell all ame and make all figures
as indistinctly as possible. Spell thu
name over two or three different
ways in the same letter. Make you
d look like a II, your c like al e, you
capital l.. like an S, and vice versa
Printers a read anything, especial
ly names. They know how ever
man spells his own name, aud if h
should happen to get it incorrect,
will give you a chance to blow him u
for his error.
: 8. If you have written to him b.
fore on the same subject, be sure
make no reference to that fact. Il
might refer to your previous lett'
(. and understand your case, which,
course you do not want him to 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
people Of Wanda

We understand the Commencement
of Hardin College is to take place in
day time. Now we have several good
reasons why wethink it should he held
at night, among which are that the
business men can attend at night,
and young ladies look much better
by gas light. 1t is customary, and
taking all things into consideration,
we think it would he much more
agreeable to have Commencement eX-
e~rcises at night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

MAN FoITyp THIS MORNING WITH HIS
HEAD AND SHOULDERS ALL MASHED
70 JELLEY-ANyIL TUMBLER GETS
TUMBLED-CoRoNE RS INQUEST &C.
We have just returned from the T..
r. bridge on the C. & A. railroad IL
mile east of this city, in company
with DIR. French, Coroner and jury,
who have held an inquest on what is
supposed to be the body of Herman
Christian, blanksmith, who for the
past week has been at work for Riley
& Buckhart, Of this city.
We found the body on the bridge
lying close by the track. A hideous
mass of bones and crushed flesh above
the shoulders. The head was lying
in the creek beneath the bridge. The
track for yards was strown with
brains and blood. No. 81 Denver
Riley Ewing, engineer ran over the
man as is evident by the clots of
blood and hair on the wheels. of said
engine, also the down train Denver
ran over him going out. The corpse
was found by a negro boy this morn
ing.
The following articles were found
on the body. Matches, buttons,
comb, clay pipe, tobacco, empty
pocket book, new horse shoe nails.
Several papers recommending him as
a good blacksmith by which his iden-
tity was ascertained and his name
found to be Herman Christian.
The following arc samples of the
Documents:
MEXICO, MAY Sth, 1877
This is to certify that we have had
Herman Christian to dress our anvils
over and he made them as good as
new, and is Il first-class mechanic ia
that line. RILEY & BUCKHART.
Fulton, May Sd, 1877.
To all whom it may concern the
bearer Herman Christian is a good
mechanic and faces aEvils to one sat
isfaction. He faced one for me in my
shop and gave me entire satisfaction,
therefore, | recommend him to those
that want such work done.
S. A. SLOANs.
1t is not known where his home is,
evidently he was on the wing.
Last evening he was on the street
drunk, and late last night he was at
the ground house" very drunk and
had not been seen since till he was
found this morning a CHASTITY corpse.
The following jury was impanelled
by Squire Hooton,J. Tomblinson, W.
Sumner, J. Botkin, T. Bradley, Ben
Rodman, J. L. Campbell. Without a
doubt the man was drunk and thought
he would take a nap or else he thought
he could stop the train by throwing
his body under the wheels of the en-
CINE, at any rate he is now a ''finish-
ed mechanic,' and if he ever works
at the forge again it will be under the
supervision of Vulcan.
His body and head were placed in n
rough box and will be buried this
evening at the Cemetery. Whisky,
whisky, thou art the "devil."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
&

We have just received Il letter from
our friend Mrs. Dunbar, she informs
us that her concert will be held in the
college of the F. S. college, Friday
evening, may zouh. rs ui'io 10 the
evening our B. b. Boys will be in
Fulton, she looks for her friends of
this place. Prof. Treloar will give
his assistance towards making this
entertainment o success. This con-
cert is for the benefit of an Indian
girl, now at school in Fulton, and
Mrs. Dunbar deserves much credit
for this kind undertaking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Mrs. NJ. A. Kingston, of CRANKY,
Missouri, mother-in-law of our re-
nowned pill man DIR. A. NJ. Patter-
son is visiting ut the Dr's residence
in this city. She will remain a few
DAYS ut the least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

/ am willing to rock the baby while
the wimmen folks are billing the soap;
I am ready to cut rags to work into
rag carpets they kan keep me hunt
ing hen eggs, or picking green kur-
rants ;orI will even dip HANDLES or peal
apples for sass, but I won't churn.-
Josh Billings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
LAND SALES.

J. NJ. Beshears to \. McPike 3 lots
i'll Vandalia, $50.
ii. w. IIeirn to I. L. Early, lot Z
block IS, in Fandalia, $575.
r. Moore to W. Moore, 40 acres
8 miles south of Mexico, $1,000.
j. w. Carson to c. ii. Hardin, 24O
acres Of land 10 miles west of this
place, S1,027.
G.. w. Parker to j. L. Early, west
half of lot ), block 20 Vandalia ST.
POO. ..
w. T. Sumner to Selena Simons lot
in West Mexico, 130x114, $500.
+. NJ. Maddox to J. NJ. Coons, lot
% in Quisinberry's addition to this
place, $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.-Last Tues
day, Chas. Dobyns, engaged in
Bishop * Craig's planning mill, i'll
feeding the plancr, had his fingers
caught while removing the ~shavings.
All his fingers were torn off his right
hand. Drs. Russell, Rothwcll and
French promptly dressed the wound.
This is very sad for it will cripple
Charlie for life. Let others take
warning and be careful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

When the foreman of the cOmpos-
ing-room knocks Il form into ''pi'
now he doesn't have it reset as OF
yore. He simply slaps it into the
press as it is, and the newspaper is
run off with a war map up to the
average.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
STOCK NEWS,

Wallace & Mckinney shipped to
St. Louis Monday n a load of
cattle.
r. I. Freeman bought OF ID. b.
Mcclure l mule 500.
Wallace & Mckinney, w. j. Bolts,
Geo. Brown each shipped a car load
of hogs to st. Louis; Dan. Cauthorn
shipping two cars. Ham Fry shipped
one car of sheep Shippers report
hogs as ssofs' a decline of I5 to &c
! cents on the hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
A practical halter, from New York,

A practical halter, from New York,
has been in our city for the past week
or two, and leaves this week for Van
dalia. He has had the largest trade
and done the best work re- done i'll
this city. He can clean any kind of
a hat so that it looks as good as new.
We cordially recommend him to the
people Of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
TO LOAN.

In sums of$30O. $500, 81 1000, $4,000
and $4,000 secured by good city and
farm property on three, five, and ten
years time.
Apply TO JNo. +. CLARK Il SoN,
General land and loan agent.
Office over Savings BanksMeXico,
Mo. II. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Elder J. II. Hardin will conduct
religious services throughout the
State for the rest of this year. His
wife is now the guest of c. p. Wade.
The Christian church of this city is
nDw without n naSfar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Geo. IIabutzel left for st. Louis
last night us representative from
Mexico Lodge 81, to the Grand En-
campment |. O. O.. f., converting IN
that city Tuesday next.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Glandon, Potts and Stansbury have
formed a union ice company for the
sake of economy. The citizens that
buy ice will save 81. a month by this
partnership.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The s'R" with the crossed tail
which physicians write on their re-
cipies is not properly the initial let
ter of the command ''Recipe"-that
is to say, ''take," but is the old SYM
Dol of the Egyptian god Rha, the
of health and light. The
character is found in ancient Egyp-
tan medical works, and was attached
to prescriptions as a sort OF invoca-
tion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The Martin house was not leased.
but is still run by the proprietor, Mr..
Martin Il very model Of u landlord.
The inc afioat about his having
leased his hotel was a canard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

You can always detect a bachelor
by the way he handles a baby; but to
be safe from loss it is well to use a
borrowed baby in making the expert
mont
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
HURRICANE IN L

We have just heard the particulars
about the blow in Fulton, about
which there has been so much talk
this morning. Six houses, be-
longing to darkies, were blown down.
Six colored persons were injured, and
two fatally. There was much excite
ment at the time, for it appeared
like the Lord was about to sweep ''that
mighty" city off the face of the
earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
MILLINERY

Last Saturday we had the pleasure
of visiting the opening Of
MRS. HARDINGs
millinery emporium of fashion and
fancy. To those whe did not take
advantage of this opportunity to eX-
anime Mrs. Hardings stock. We
would say you lost q treat. The
wallis were decorated with flowers,
natural, and artificial. The room was
threaded with ribbons of every shade
and width. Across the room beautiful
ly displayed on a back groud OF
lace we're ties, woven and inter woven
in one endless maize of colors ming
ling together and finally lost in one
flood of beauty. And to cap all, there
were the hats, and such hats, why
the hats this season are perfect,
beautiful, and the shape is perfectly
grand. Hats for bruncts, for blondes
ana for those that have no companion
at all.
/ T"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED GUIDRTO
CoLOKADo-FKEE.-Thc St Louis
Kansas City & Northern Railway has
just published a guide to the Famous
Rocky Mountain Resorts in Colorado.
containing valuable information for
the tourist. invalid and sportsman:
also rates of fare for round trip tick
cts. Address &. X. LORD, General
Passenger Agent, st. Louis, Mo-. 3tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

j. sam Brown, of Louisiana, pass
Ell through Mexico en- route for Full
ton, last Saturday. Brown was ON .
bushes % trip. Going to court in
the kings palace"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

WHAT Is hit is a compound
extracted from,barks, roots and herbs,
1t is natures remedy. 1t Is perfectly
harmless from any bad effects upon
thu system. 1t acts directly upon the
blood, 1t quiets the nervous system.
1t gives you good sweet sleep at night;
1t is Q great panacea for our aged
fathers andIpothers, for It gives them
strength, qt1iets their nerves and gives
them NATURES sweet sleep, as has been
proved by many an aged person. 1T
is the great blood purifier. 1t has re-
llieved and cured thousands. 1t Is
very pleasant to take. 1T relieves
] and cures all diseases originating
rom impure blood. Try DIR. Sher'
mans prickly Ash Bitters. Give
them a fair trial for your complaints,
then you will say to your friend, neigh
Dor and acquaintance. TRY then
they cured me-"
45-tf j. f. LLEWELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The Missouri State Sunday School
Convention will hold its next annual
meeting aC Hannibal, Mo-, on the
23d and oath inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Miss JENNIE DoBYNs is prepared to
make braids, curls, and puifs out of
combings and straight hair at reason
able prices. Leave orders at the
Mrs. Hughes & DeJarnetts' millinery
store. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Why is it that the Boston Square
Dealing sell their goods for less mon
ey than any house in Central Mis-
souri,: Because they are connected
with one of the largest wholesale
houses in the north west.
4S-:5m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Conover's Colossal Asparagus; the
best cheap at my office.
46tf. L.. ID. SHIPPEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
AROUND THE SQUARE.
A BIRDS EYE VIEW OF MEXICO--A GRAPH
&c DESCRIPTION OF ITS BUSINEss-ITs
BUSINESS MEN WHO THEY r AND
WHERE THEY Ia BE FOUED-TO BE
CONTINUED FILL WE mi THRM ALL.

Leaving the engine house we find
ourselves in the mammoth store of
HARPER & co.
We are met at the door by the
smiling c~ountenance of Warren Har-
per, who takes us into the carpet
rooms, and shows us his patent car
pet exhibitor, which is truly a novel
ty. You place a quarter Of a yard Of
the pattern within its magic walls and
you see just how the figure would
look on your front parlor floor. A.
Z. Pollard, formerly a merchant of
Concord is the GO" He one otthe
most accommodating and agreeable
business men, and always strives to
please. e.
A. G.. Turner is the senior clerk
and the way he makes the :" boys"
stand around is q caution.
George Harper is from Pike coun-
ty, Ill. His special province is i'll
waiting upon the girls.
j. w. Plunket has lately found his
way into this establishment. He has
Just graduated at the st. Louis Col
lege and is we'll fitted for business of
any kind. " Pomp'' is Il quick, ac-
tive salesman, and is very popular
among the customers.
Passing up stairs we enter the
mantua making apartments of Mrs.
Watkins & Guthrie. These Ladies
make a speciality Of plain sewing and
fitting dresses. The large business
which they command speaks well for
their ability. Next door to Uarper's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

If England means to support Tur-
key why doesn't she show her drum
sticks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Moberly has $65, 900 worth of
bonds all decided illegal. Hurrah
for the gas city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

=
Ross and Rines voted no, because
they thought best to confer with
those above, and fix it all at once.
Mr.. Rines is very cautious and
foresighted as could be seen in all
his suggestions. 81
Mayor Fowler favored the rigid exc
cution of the ordinance in relation to
repair and construction of sidewalks,
by selling the property of those who
do not comply with the orders of the
council.
If we will sell a few of those out
we will have no more trouble.
Col. H. c. Reddington was present,
and made q few appropriate remarks
about good streets. He said :" he
had no AK to grind and wanted no ia
vors," but stated what he was willing
to do towards Strengthening Love st.
The Col. says, a city's streets is
but an index to her enterprise. The
Colonel's head is level on this point.
Marshal ordered to notify parties
where sidewalks have been repaired
by the city that the costs must be re-
funded within ten days from notitica-
ton thereof, or they will be pro-
ceeded against in the regular way.
Ed. Rines was in favor of the street
commissioner doing the notifying here
after, and thus saving the 20 cents in
each case.
The matter was referred to the city
attorney, he to draw up an ordinance
and submit it to the council.
BASE BALL.-Last Tuesday night
the Mexico Lightning b. B. Club met
at Sale & Brooks Bookstore. +. ID.
Graham being absent, II. NJ. White.
acted as president pro TEN. The first
nine was chosen as follows, with the
understanding the Captain was to
pick from the second nine in case of
Il match, If in his judgment there were
amy better players in the second than
in the first:
NINE.
Pitcher, Nincil, Reed, Mitchell,
A~pplegatc, Lupton, Brycrly, Mason,
White.
Il. White was elected Captain of
first nine; L. q. Mitchell, Secretary !:
and C~oatswortif Treasurer of the
club. A practice game will take place
at the Park every evening ut 4
O'Clock. When White cannot be
present to driIl the men, Nincil will
act as Captain in his place. Now
boys We want to say one word.
"When YOU work. work; when YOU
play, play" like Won meant it.
If you will only play together, assist
ing each other, you are all COX"
These showers are calculated to
lay the dust.
Bro" Null. has been very sick
for some time; he is Il little better
now.
When Midas touched a thing it
turned to gold. Nowadays touch
a man with gold and he will turn to
anything-CDaily. Kcrect.
| Mrs. Morris has our thanks for
late Deadwood papers. She says Tom
is happy, and in all probability will
make good stake in 4 short time.
ASYLUM APPROPRIATIONS.
The followingiS the official amounts
appropriated to the asylums located
ut Fulton.
DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.
For two years support, $4,000
Deficiencies, 1850
Total, $685.
LTNtTIC ASYLUM.
For two Years support and
payment of officers, $3.50
For Indebtedness, 22,65O
Total, S109, $50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The ChOrusses of Belshazzar met
Tuesday night at the residence of c..
Z. Wade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Six weeks to chattel mortgage and
a trip to Saratoga.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Red Galloway and JAS. McWilfams,
ofour city, have bought out {. NJ. Fry's
stock of goods in Nandalia, and in Il
short time will remove to that city.
We cordially recommend these two
gentlemen to the business circle of
Vandalia, as being two Of our most
true and sterling men,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

PRoBABuLITIEs.-The probabilities
are that4we have had some rain very
lately.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

S. A. Craddock has gone East in
the endeavor to build up his health
which for some time has been very
poor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

! DR.. Hamilton, living about sever
miles south of Mexico, left for st.
Louis, last Friday night to settle up
an estate coming to his wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The next meeting Of the Audrain
Teachers Institute, will he held at
the Potts school house, nine miles
northwest of Mexico, May 10, 1877.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Why are young ladies at the break
ing up of a party like arrows? Be
cause they can't 20 OFF without Il beau,
and are in q culver till they get one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

O.. Hit who has just graduated at
the Lexington law school has opened
an ~olliceon the east side of the square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

B. f. James, who has been very
bad with rheumatism, is on his pins
again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

We have 5000 large programmes for
Belshazzar now on the press. They
will be ready for distribution next
Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

"Keep a stiff upper lip especial
" while shaving it..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The recnet session of the Legisla-
ture cost S120, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Bishop Ryan confirmed 100 per sons
in the Catholic faith last Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

How to develop the Imagination
Get the delirium tremens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

We will send the LEDGER till Jan.
1st. rs to any address postage pre-
paid for 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The business man says he is going
to quit advertising ny standing cord
and turn his attention to locals. He
is sure locals pay much better. For a
week or two he gets up his locals
promptly, and then he disappears
from the newspaper columns entirely.
His intentions are good enough, but
he stops at that point, and if the peo-
pie wish to know whether he is still
in business they must inquire after
him. Gentlemen, a standing card is
VIII at you want to let the people know
that you are still in business, and then
fling around your locals promiscuous-
.Iy to let them know what you have to
sell, and at what price. Everything
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

any I,vPuvlr,an Gnu ocn JuIes are
arguing a ''pint Of law."-Go in
lemons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

j. ID. Tucker is in St. Louis at
tending U. S. Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

millinery rooms. Last week we gave
II detailed account of the magnifi-
ccnce of her goods and merely add
that Mrs. Carroll will not be sur-
passed by any m either in prices or
quality of goods.
Next door VT find the Singer Sew
ing Machine Headquarters under the
supervision Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17
False Impression.

1t is generally supposed by a GER
tain class of citizens, who are not
practical or experienced, that dys-
pepsia can not be Invariably cured,
but we are pleased to say that
GREENS FLOWER has never
to our knowledge, failed to cure Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint i'll all its
forms, such as Sour stomach, Cos
tivness, Sick Headache, Palpitation
of the Heart, Low Spirits, &c, &c,
Out of 30, 900 dozen bottles sold last
year, not II single failure was report
ed, but thousands of complimentary
letters received from Druggists OF
wonderful cures. Three doses will
relieve any case. Try it. Sample
Bottles 10 cents. Regular Size 70
cents PLY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

Mrs. H. b. Allen respectfully in
forms the citizens of Mexico and vi
cinity, that she is prepared to cut and
make dresses in the latest styles.
Long experience enables her to guar
antee entire satisfaction. Patronage
solicited Rooms at Hardin House,
Mexico, Mo. 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

VIM. Atkinson made us a pleasant
call Yesterday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-17

The following we clip from the
Statcsman's column of "Questions
and answers
MEXICo, Mo, May ., 1877.
What is the cause of the war be-
tween Russia and Turkey? L do not
know but suppose you do. Answer.
A READER.
Received too late for answer this
week. Will answer in our next.
Brother Switzler has taken a heavy
task on his shoulders, when he at
tempts to answer all questions put by
his many readers. We will give our
readers his answer to this question
next week, as the cause is a mys
terry.