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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
eSuNcft PROCEEDINGS.


STREET 70 BE sTRAIGHTESED By
THE 1sT OF AUGUsT-NEW CURBING
oRDERED-NEw ORDINANCE Passed
$500 OF CITY SCRIP TO BE Issued.
- @ a. rs - "a
Council met in regular session last
Monday night. Members all present
Mayor in the chair.
B. F. Dobyns being present, was
sworn in as assessor.
The Committee on gas and GENE
terry matters were allowed more time
as they have several matters to inves-
''
Property owners on Love street,
between Wade and Washington, are
notified to move all their property in
off of the street by August LIST. The
Council seem bound to "straighten''
the city and we are glad to e this.
A a load OF curbing was ordered
from Fulton; this will cost about 15c.
per foot.
Tommy Carter declined the position
of city engineer, but is willing to do
the work when they have any.
Chairman of Street and Alley Com
mittee was ordered to have a survey
of Johnson street and alley, also Love
street made by a competent engineer.
The burial permit in which Elder
j. 7. Brooks now sleeps, was donated
to him in remembrance Of Che service
he rendered the city while recorder.
The question of paupers was
brought up, and it was decided that
it was the county's place to care for
paupers and not the city's.
Ordered, that hereafter all violators
of the city ordinances, whenever no.
tification has been made by city at
torney, shah be taxed $3.50 as cost,
the same to go to city revenue.
See ordinance in another column.
The north end of Calhoon street
ordered opened.
The city attorney is ordered to
make out deeds for property owners
on Liberty street; charges to be
paid by property owners
A separate page was ordered set
apart in the records for the recording
of all issues and every destroying Of
city scrip.
The following accounts were al.
lowed:
Barnes & Winegard, oil, 50 Is.
Recorder, fees, Of Office Is 40.
Marshal " 6 65.
Street Com. for repairs, 1926 SO.
Account of w. II. Nichols set aside
for the endorsement Of JudgeT. Mar
shall.
Culverts and crossings, hereafter.
are to be made of oak.
n. f. Kilgore asked that the Stree
Commissioner open Johnson street.
VIM. Ribble is o he notified t.
move his fence in off of the street.
The Street Commissioner wa
ordered to put a sidewalk. down il
front of j. Calloway's property oil
jefferson street, and charge the same
up to the property.
Without further bushes the Coun
ell adjourned to meet in reguIaI SEES
sesioT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

NO SUCCESS WITHOUT LABOR
The continent of North America
seems to be the home of the world.
Strangers from>au, parts of the old
continenthasten hither as refugees from
poverty, oppression, and various other
evils incident. to tlickly settled COM
munities, and hope to lay the founda-
ton for themselves and their posteFi-
|ty, of a we'll earned and honorable
INDEPENDENCE in this Western hemis-
phere. People of all kinds, charac-
tiers and habits. come here with the
fondest and most glowing anticipa-
tons of future happiness, and many
Of them think that it is only nee
essary to land upon these shores to
insure comfort and abundance. The
rich, and the poor, the virtuous and
the vicious, the learned and the igno-
rant indulge almost equally in the
widest visions of terrestrial good to
be found in these regions, which time
and experience cannot ridichle. They
think this country rs either like the
famous Acadia of the poets, where
everything combined to crafty the
senses and shame the mind, or like
the man in a dream and region of
the n~avigators, the splendid 'El Do
rando'' where the precious metals lay
scattered about in rich profusion,
ready to be picked up by the idle
hand. The experienced of the old set
Tiers bears witness that this is nearly
all delusion, that they found neither
n~ecessaries nor luxuries ready sup
piled to their desires, but that here,
as well as in the countries they left,
they experienced the same universal
law, that a mans sustenanccmu be
supplied by the labor ofMs own hands
and the sweat ofhis own brow. They
found indeed that they had come into
the possession of q goodly heritage,
where the land gave forth abundant
increase, and where they could sit
down quietly, when the labor Of the
day was over, under their own vine
ard fig tree with none to modest, or
make them afraid. And the same
law still governs us in these later
times, when the face of c~ivization has
been spread far and wide over this
vast Northern continent, and the
hum Of millions now rises upwards
from the cities, villages, and settle
ments of this new world. Every one
! finds, when he ONE here, that it is
Necessary to put bis hand to the plow
and earn his bread by the same in
domitable industry that was impera-
tive upon him in his foreign home,
and that no hope need he INDUCED of
arriving at comfort or affiuence WITH
out the greatest economy and hardest
work. l.
-, LENAIIC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
COLLEGE.

To-day's exercises close the third
term of Hardin College with brilliant
prospects for the future. What Col
lege in the State has been crowned
with such Gee as has been award
ed to Hardin College? At no distant
day under the charge of President
Terrill and his most excellent lady
Hardin College will be to Missouri
what Vassar is to New York. The
people of Mexico and Audrain show
their pride in the college by tue way
in which they attend the commence
ment exercises. How many colleges
in this or any other state al boast of
sixteen graduates in the third year,
and not one of these have been
..foated'' through, but they are all
thorough in every branch. President
Terrill goes on the idea that every
graduate going out from his college
should reflect credit on it, and they
will.
Being one of the memb ers Of the
examining committee we W. Presi-
dent Terrill an oppology for not
being present but Il short time one
dav, but as we.are unassisted in a
crowding business, We actually did not
have time as much as we would have
liked to have been present. The short
time we were present we were very
much pleased with the promptness
with which the young ladies respond
ed. We will not mention anyone in
particular, although we had intended
, to. If we notice any we must all for
each one seemed worthy OF especial
notice. and this mornings exercises
we're the browning effort of the season.
| AS we now ought TO beron the press,
we can't notice the essayiest separate
", buG say that they all looked well,
| read we'll, saAl yer received well,
| Some of them were just buried witt
floral offerings from those who would
like TO take raem, WELL not having
time for further comment, we appenC
the programme.
PROGRAMME.
Prayer, by Rev. B. I. Lacy, D.. ID
Music, Life is not always sun
shine" .,. s
sluatory, Matte Sullenger.
"Memory I'ells," sallie Smith.
"Ungathered Roses" Addie Crom
well.
Overture to "Tancrede," Lul
voorhis, Lulu Riley and w. NJ. IRE
loar.
Sparkling Gems" Nellie Re
bads.
ttBe Gay-Too soon the flowers I
! Spring will fade" Mamie Quisil
! berry.
To-day, with Diplomain Hand, "
; Launch our Bark; Whittier shall v
Land?" Matte Murray
! Last Hope" Sallie Wade.
What Hast Thou Cleaned in tt
Fields To-day?'' Laura Craddock.
{ {" Under the Veil" Mamie Pea
3 son.
: "Change is Written on the Tide,
Florence Carson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
TIE FARBER SURPRISE.
FARBER, Mo. ,June II

FARBER, Mo-, June Ii.
1t having been previously amour
ced that DIR. Lacy would preach in
our village, the citizens promptly as
sembled at eight O'Clock p. NJ, June
eth, to hear the discourse, and no
doubt many had sanctifed themselves
to receive the gospel. But 10! they
had %ignorantly assembled to receive
two individuals in the persons OF Mr..
Albert Z. Jenkins and Mrs. Kate
Spencer, who presented themselves to
be indissolubly bound in Hymen's
silken meshes.
The groom and the beautiful bride
were handsomely attired, and it is no
wonder that Mr.. Jenkins wore such q
complacent smile, realizing the worth
of the jewel he has Won. In Il few
minutes, by a beautiful and Impress
i've ceremony, DR.. Lacy made them
one.
Congratulations immediately fol-
lowed, after which the bride and
groom and invited guests repaired to
the home of the bride, where an ell
egant repast vas served. The even
ing passed most pleasantly to all.
We believe it to be contrary to the
rules of etiquette to congratulate the
bride, but upon this occasion we
must digress, rs we know OF no u
pie more worthy, the one of the 9TH
en-, While the bride is. both beauti-
full and good, the object of many aft
fections, we must say We consider
Mr.. Jenkins in every way worthy of
the prize he has won, being a high
toned, courteous and honorable gen
tleman. Long and happy be their
lives. FIpEIIA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
ssLEDGER SAWS.

Truth is simple requiring neither
study nor art. .t.5.-e 5st
Curiosity about tribes is a mark Of
q little mind.
Learn not to judge too rashly Of
any one, either in respect 10 good or
evil, for both are dangerous
TO be covetous of applause discovers
q slender merit, and s~elf-conceit is the
ordinary attendant of ignorance.
No wonder that cyclists find the
world so ugly. They only see them
selves i'm il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

New SwINDLING DooeE.-Another
new swindle has been developed, the
modus opersndi of which is as fol-
lows: A pack peddler calls at a
house with a fine lot of articles, which
he offers at ruinous sacrifices. He
makes a sale and goes on his way.
The next day two men drive up to
the house with a printed bill, giving
an accurate account of the robbery of
a certain store. They claim the
goods, and usually bulldoze the pur-
chaser into giving them up. 1t would
be well for newspapers throughout
the State to give these swindles the
benefit Of a gratuitous advertisement,
so as to guard their readers against
such impostures. People who do not
read the papers would then be the
only sufiersrs-and this class, it may
be added, are generally the ones who
are taken in by the plausible rascals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
TO

x In sums of$3OO. $500, $1,000, $5 zoe
and $4,000 secured by good city and
farm property on three, five, and ten
years time.
Apply to JNo. p. CLARK Il Son,
General land and loan agent.
Office over Savings Banks Mexico
Mo. 45.tf g.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Our sight is the most perfect and
the most delightful of all senses
fills the mind with the largest va
riety of ideas; converses with
objects at the greatest distance, and
the longest in action without
being tired or satiated with its proper
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
BRreur AS A DIAMOND FOR 1877.

BRIGHT AS A DIAMOND FoR 1871
The DETROIT WEEKLY FREE Press,
known by name to every person in
America rs 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 So. SO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Prof. Treloar gave his musical class
an ice cream supper last Saturday
night. 1t was a very enjoyable affair.
Prof. Treloar is greatly loved by all
his scholars. lie has such a pleas
ant name about him which makes
everyone his friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Wit is not the produce of study; it
comes almost rs Unexpectedly on the
speaker a. the nearer. One of the
first principles of it is good temper.
The arrows of wit ought always to be
with smiles; when they fail
i'm that, they become
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

DIED.-In this city this morning at
Mrs. Annie M. Bradley,
wife of II. A. Bradley. The funeral
services will be preached at MI.
Bradley's residence on Liberty street,
at 10 A. N, tomorrow. The friends
Of the family are requested to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

I. Il. Buckner aud Orland Hit
beautifully and well, defended Joe
Bigbee the pugilist last Friday night,
hat Joe is such a rascal every
body knew that he did not haye a
ghost of a chance. He went ever the
River for three years. There is no
chance for him to come out ON the
three-fourths rule.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

BRO" Null is again on the streets,
and we are much refreshed by hear
ing him whisper in the well know voice
by ''neddy" | thought l was gone up
sure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Last Monday, coming e on the
Jefferson City train, We were accosted
by a prominent Galloway Democrat,
a maj that knows how the outlook is,
and were very much 9ratifed by q
remark of his; "Capt. Dan Mcintyre
Of vonr town will be our next COVER
nor. He is a staunch man and made
his mark in the Legislature last Win
TOR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

DKp.-Mrs. j. III. Crawford, wife
Of DIR. Crawford, died last Saturday
morning, at 8 O'Clock, at DIR. Craw-
ford's residence on Littleby. Mrs.
Crawford Was a faithful wife and low
ing mother, and we trust that her
prayers may be answered, and that she
will meet in Heaven, her five
daughters and four sons who now
mourn her loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The prominent physician" who
quoted scripture at a gas meeting
recently, has been invited to lecture
on the scriptures by the American
Bible Society at the next Centennial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Elder j. ii. Hardin, of Mexico,
will commence a protracted meeting
i'm the Christian church in this place,
on Friday evening June the 18th.
-Gentralia Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Life is but a fieeting show, exis-
tance here below is brief, but / tell
you boys, there is nothing so short in
this world as the answer an old maid
gives. when asked her age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Corn never was so small and mi
such a poor show IN this county
does now, but if the weather
only favor us we will have a
croD-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Fred Llewellyn's drug store has
just received an elegant coat of paint.
All Of our merchants are putting on
their extras this spring and Fred never
will be left in ANYTHING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The noted land case. Anderson VS..
McPike, which was tried in our Court
last week, was not decided. The
jury being 4 to 8 in favor Of pisiisiA.
This suit involves some very fine
points OF law. The jury tried 10 har-
monte the evidence, which was very
contradictory, but failed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Rev. N. L. Rice for 4S years a
Presbyter ian minister and late presi-
dent Of Westminster College, Fulton,
died at Danville, Kentucky, last
Monday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

There were S593 % worth of tickets
sold for Belshazzsr- The average
attendance was 375 Il might. Prof.
Trcloar after all expresses were paid
found himself sos ahead. Prot. Butter
field got the lions share of course. We
were unable to find out how much.
but should judge that lac. get about
$500 ut the least. Prof. Trai0ar's
expenses were much heavier than
those unacquainted with such things
are aware. 1t a only by untiring
efforts that he met with the success he
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Prof. Buttertieid, assisted by Prof.
Trsloar and a large class of ameteur
singers in Desmoin, Iowa, will
render Belshazzar in that city next
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

DIR. Vincil delivers the annus
dress to the graduating class o.
din College tonight. The pub.
expected to be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The late Teachers Association
meets at Sedalia, June 26, "a, %.
FELLOW TEACHERS The Missouri
State Teachers Association meets ut
Sedalia, Mo-, June 26, p, and %.
The meeting promises to be intense
ly interesting to teachers of every
grade. The railroads viii re-
turn members free or at one-flfth fare.
The hotels will charge about half the
usual rates.
/ earnestly solicit you to attend.
/ AIN confident you will be largely
benefited. The educational interests
of our State demsna . united and de
termined effort on the part of teachers.
Your presence is needed. Teachers,
from the Primary school to the Uni
versity, and ofboth public and pri-
vate schools are cordially invited to
be present, and take part in exer-
cises. Truly Yours,
A. w. TERRILL, Pres't,
President Hardin College, Mexico.
c. II. BUTCHER, Sec'y,
State Normal School, Kirksville'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

He went behind the door and MUIR
INJURED, ''I'm a gentleman ofvery quiet
taste" then he took a flask from his
pocket and tasted something.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

I'll. B. Seely was absent last Sun
day. He will deliver his usual lee
ture Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Festival tonight and tomorrow
night in the basement of the M. f.
Church South, for the benefit Of the
parsonage fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

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. III. w. DeJarnetts' millinery
store, north side square. If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The following saying is worthy of
all acceptation. Those who come to
you to talk about others, are the ones
who 90 to others to talk about YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

M. Blum has just returned from
st. Louis with q mammoth stock of
hats and gents clothing and piece
goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Mr.. +. B. Booth is trying t
start a tobacco warehouse in Full
Mr.. Booth deserves much credi
his enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Grand Mass Gas Meeting at the
Court House next Monday night.
Several gas men from st Louis will
he present. Let every n come out
and we will settle this question.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Rev. Maple preached the Baecalau-
rate Sermon of Hardin College at the
baptist church last Sunday evening
at half past three o'clock. Services
were opened by DIR. Lacy. Rev. NJ.
Cope closing. The services were
very appropriate to the occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

j. D. Tucker, shipped from Faltoh
last Monday morning 10000 lbs of
wool. 80 -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

War in Russia yes, but that don't
hinder Barnes & Winegard from SELL
ing groceries cheaper than anyone
else in Mexico. Tiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

elbow about that college? Didn't
1 give you ten cents toward its es-
tablishment?" aaa
"You did, sir"
"And youhave spent it for drink!''
81 have, sir, but let me explain.
My business principles are as firmly
fixed as the laws of nature. Whenever
Il set out to establish college 1 al
ways drink ten cents worth of whisky
to nerve me up and encourage me. I
am sixty-four years old, and 1 have
never departed ron this rule in a
single instance. I have had my drink,
have maintained my business prin-
ciples, and now I'll go out and es-
tablish the college. Do you know OF
an eligible site containing about one
hundred acres OF rolling ground? ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Hardin College has been crowned
with such success. 1t appears per-
tinent to think perhaps a Male Col
leae would meet with the support OF
the public. There is no mistake the
young men of this city and county
must be educated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Elder ID. L. White, from Texas,
will preach at the Baptist church OH
Monday night, June 25th, 1877.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Miss Emma Luckie and Miss Holt
left for st. Louis last Monday night,
for a few weeks visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14
HaaAsss is II ID.

In China, two people of The same
name dare not marry. The Smith
family would suffer in this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Politicians never do have an easy
conscience. Judge Buckner has four
large lightning rods on his house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The Fulton Comedy company puts
I" Michael Gal', on the boards to-
| night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The stlit brought by Mrs. Bartee
for $4,000 asaist the c. & A. r. r.,
for injury receised through the neg
ligenee of the company VAS lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The Columbia Fair begins on Tues
day, September 4th, and lasts four
days. .B 2a.co II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

With men of small understanding,
the things they do not understand,
make the deepest impression.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

5. l.. McKean's brother, who met
with a very serious accident in St.
Louis, while coupling cars, is doing
well and will recover. 1t was by a
mere accident that he was not ground
TO death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The Mexico LEDGER publishes no
daily edition; but the weekly is fat,
sauey and prosperous.-Moberiy En-
terprise-MonitOr. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The editors while they were water
bound st Fredricktown got out q
dailv-''Daily drunk"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

"DoN'T YOU FoRGEraE"-Mitchell
Brothers have just received q new
supply of the latest styles and pat
tern of waii paper. Cab and ex-
anime. S-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The st. Louis Browns are now in
the lead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

1t matters not how busy our
farmers are our merchants always
have q good trade on Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

H.: Missouri stands next to New. York
in the number of her lawyers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

The 4th of July is coming and
must be celebrated. Do you hear
IL E
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

I)r. Vineil returned from st. Joe
Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Wallace & Mckinney and Robert
Brown shipped each n car load OF
cattle to St. Louis, on Tuesday last.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

No court tonight, at least none at
the Court house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

q What will we do now that BEL
shazzar" is past, we must have some
thing to releave the monotony.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Can't we wake up the Comedy
Company now Belshazzar is over.
Try it boys. !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

st. Louis is to have a big 4th of
July celebration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

REMEMBER THIs.-If there is any
person to whom you feel a dislike,
that is the person of whom you never
ought to speak.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

DIR. Rice's funeral will be preached
in Fulton, to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

50 5000 shaved flour hoops On
nineteen wagons came infrGm Monroe
Tuesday morning. They will bring
about $40 a rh0,lsand. They were
dressed OFF last winter When the far
mers could do nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Miss Annie Silver has returned
from St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

n NJ ~gcaerally supposed by 4 Ger
tain class III eiiizesfs, who are not
practical or experieAced, that dys-
sseassis can cot 3be i~Hvarlabiy cured,
bus No are pleased 10 say that
(iRRxNs< AUausTE EowEa has never
20 psf knowledge, failed torufe Dys-
pepsfn xasa Liver Cdniiffaint In all its
forsns. suxh rs Sour fStoaAacl1. Cos
tivsIess, sick Headache, p~aipitatian
OF the Heayt Les Spirits S&e,; &e:.
Out ut 30, 900 dozen bottles sold lasi
year. NOT single failure was report
ed, but thousands Of complimentary
letters feeCfved fross Drnggists Of
wonderfal cures Three doses will
relieve any case. Try It. Sample
Bottles 10 cents. Regular Size I'D
cents 2-ly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Mr.. Mcdonald informs us that hast
Saturday night they had quite q frost
in his neighborhood a mihss north. }
The peas and lettuce were nipped to
the roots. One day we want ice, the
next we want overcoats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

Clacher & Ruloff are doing a live
business and they deserve to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-06-14

There is nothing in this world that
learns a man to sing as fast as "a baby.
We are nh apt scholar, and can sing
the following with as much tune as
the screeching of an old barn door:
All around the chicken coop;
Down upon my knees
Kill myself laughing
To hear the chickens sneez
And now we wonder if Bob White
of the Mexico LEDGER, will ever learn
to sing!-Fulton Telegraph,
Now Wallace, but our h is too
full for speech. Just file by of
that paper away, we IN 1T to
refer to it some time.
T
r. Nj. White, of the Me- EDG-
Err, was in this city this ,aad
smiled in on the Gazette. ge as
it may seem, Bob didn' any
thing to offer on the sn. base
ball. Gazette.
Well, if that isn't a one.
Hope you don't think tn. r of a
hight ned newspaper eN condos
cends to give a thought to fase bali.
Gentlemen you have ~slanlered us
maliciously. and with for. thought
you have tried to tarnish our charac-
ter. Have ginger won't you!