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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
CITY COUNCIL.

The Council met in regular session
on Monday night, November 25th.
All members present; Mayor presid-
ing.
In regard to the Berry family, the
Mayor reported that the County
Court had appropriated to their use
the sum of twenty-five dollars.
The removal of Instructions on
Love and Craig streets was referred
to street and alley committee.
On motion of Mr.. Graham the ex-
tension of Love street was referred to
a committee Of two, not members of
the council. The Mayor appointed
M. Travis and L. d. Craig.
On motion Of Mr.. Barnes, the cem-
etery superintendent was instructed
to solicit aid from the County Court
in building sidewalk to the new cem-
etery.
MIR. A. F. Reid was appointed
night watch, and, on motion of Mr..
Barnes, was instructed to confine his
beat to within one block of the pub
lie square, except on special occa-
sions, and required to be on duty ev-
cry night from dark till daylight.
Adjourned to meet Monday night,
Nov. 9th, 1878.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
MAYORS REQUEST.

Whereas, it has been the usual Gus
tom from time immemorial, to have at
least one day annually for thanksgiy-
ing; and, whereas, we have been
bountifully blessed during the past
year in our mi lat in every respect,
while scme OF our neighboring states
have been dreadfully scoutged by
disease and death; Therefore, request
all business men to close their respect
i've places of business on Thursday,
Nov. 28th, 1873, from IL O'Clock, q.
m. until 2 p. m, and as many. as feel
an interest in such services, attend
the union services of the several con-
gregations at the Baptist church at
IL o'clock.
Believing there is not business
man in Mexico but can spend at least
two hours from their business once a
year beneficially in such service, 1
hope there will be general compli-
ance, not because it is my request,
but duty you owe to your God.
r. III. FOWLER, Mayor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
WICKED WAGONER WHIPS
WAGONERES;Sl
OPEN LETTERS PUBLISHED VERBATIM
KT LITERATIM, EFT PUNeTUATIM.

Being rather short of news we pub
lish the following rather racy letters
as we received them.
We know nothing of The facts in
the case, and shall not take the trouble
to investigate.
MARTINsBURG Audrain Co. Mo. /
Novem Is, 1878.
Mr. EDITUR we under stand that
on the 9TH of November CID Wagner
Left his hoam with his nabor John
Clark to so to the city of Mexico
Returned bout noon he found the
House Lockt he went to one of his
nabors THAR found the children was
Destitute of Any cloathlng only what
tha had on she had taking them all
with here we under stand she has gon
to illinois to here sisters julia Rum
mons near GAINESVILLE she took Dair
chase few years ago she over hailed
the Bair or the Bair over hailed her
we think the Bair over hailed her at a
town bove Mexico that time she
Left sucklin babe for here mother
and sisters to walk the fioar all Night
with, this time she took the babe with
here if Mrs Rummons keeps her THAR
the Dark clouds of He'll will Burst
Up pom her and will Brake her Etarnel
II, ppiness betwean her and her Hus-
ban Mexico Ledger Please Publish
ANOTHER-LATER.
MARTINsBURG, Audrain Co. Mo. !
Novem 2l 1878
My wife Left hoam one Day when
i was absent and the Report is that
WHIPPED her with Hickery that is
falls Report the whole trubel Betwean
Us was her taking Up with other Men
GEORGE ID WAGNER
r.. NJ. White Please Publish in your
weekly Paper
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
EDUCATIONAL.
DEPaRTMT.
j. p. BLANToN.
SUPERINTENDENT OF CITY SCHOOLS,
EDrToR

The object which we have in view
in undertaking to edit an educational
column in this paper is to awaken and
keep alive an interest in school mat
ters, about which there seems to be
now more indifference than is consist
ent with progression.
There are two classes in the county
which we are especially anxious to
reach, viz: patrons and teachers. We
do not propose TO write long-winded
articles ON subjects which are of in
terest only to few--frst, because we
have neither the time nor inclination,
and second, because they would not be
read; but we expect to be able to put
before our readers, from week to week,
clippings ftoma the best educational
journals published in this aud other
states, on subjects of practical impor-
tance to patrons and teachers. Again,
we expect to draw correspondence
from every teacher in the county, about
his or her school and district, to pub
lish monthly reports, programmes OF
exercises and the different methods oi
teaching the various branches, thus en-
abling the public to ascertain which is
the best, and by this means ulti-
mately to arrive at some uniform sys-
TEN. Now, will not the teachers OF
the county assist Us in this enter
prise? We wait for all answer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The Mexico LEDGER speaks favora-
bly, Of Mr.. Geo. Signor for county
surveyor, vice 5. n. Basket, resign
ed. Mr.. Signor is Il lrst-class civil
engineer, and thoug' he is not Dem
ocrat, this can hardly he called a po-
litical office, and we presume no
Democrat will object to his, appoint
ment. ] he readiness with which the
LEDGER relinqulshes these little IA
vors to the country is the source of
no little merIiment jIst nOw.-Van-
dalia Leader.
We never object to country men
holding office. As you we'll know,
our sheriff, assessor and county judg-
es are all from the country, and, if
possible, we wish the whole county to
be represented. We never did claim
that Salt River Township should have
all the offices. We look at the men
not the location.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

DIED Last Monday morning, of
pneumonia, at the residence of ID.
II. Mcintyre, in this county, Mrs.
Elizabeth Simpson, mother of Mrs.
ID. II. Mcintyre, aged 60 years.
The funeral services OF deceased
were conducted by Elder Brooks at
tie Christian Church in this city,
Tuesday morning. Her remains
were sent to Bourbon county, Ken
lucky, accompanied by ID. II. Me-
Intyre and lady and Elder VIM. Ma
son, brother of deceased. Mrs.
Simpson was born in Bourbon county,
Kentucky; she moved to Audrain
county more than 20 years ago, and
had been very earnest member of
the Christian Church for forty years.
Mrs ID. II. Mcintyre is the only
child she leaves alive, two sons dy-
ing in the late war.
1t was the request Of deceased that
her remains be buried in Kentucky,
in the old family grave yard by the
side of the graves of her two depart
ed husbands, both of whom are buried
in Bourbon county, Kentucky. The
remains will be Inferred to-day
Mrs. Simpson had brpa sici; for eleven
days, an unusual long time for this
disease. She died happy, telling her
friends that she was ready and willing
to meet her God whom she loved and
trusted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of q simple vegetable
remedy, for the speedy and perma-
nent cure for consumption, bronchitis,
catarrh, asthma, and all throat and
lung affections, Glso a positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and
all complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fell
lows. Aotuated by this motive, and
a desire to relieve human suffering,
will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full direc-
tions for preparing and using, in Ger
man, French, or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp. nam
ing this paper. w. w. Sherar, 149
Powers Block, Rochester, New
York. 31-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Lust Thursday at l O'Clock p. m.,
Mr.. T. II. Whitney and Miss Lizzie
Northcutt. both of this city, were
Joined in the holy bonds of matrimo-
ny by DIR. Brooks, at the residence
of the brides father. Attendants,
Miss Virdie Kee and r. M. White.
The hapdy couple left on the 2:30
train for Cedar City, where they Will
reside in future. The bride has our
thanks for bountiful share of her
wedding cake. The LEDGER wishes
the young couple long and happy
life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
PROGRAMME AUDRAIN COUN-
TY TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Institute will be held in the
public school building, at Mexico,
Mo-, December 21st, 1878:
FORENOON SESSION.
10 A. Miscellaneous business.
10:30-How to secure the cooper
alton of parents. Paper by C. D.
Rodgers.
ll-General discussion.
:20-Should the sciences be
taught in our public schools-by
Miss Anna Bishop.
11:40-Discussion, by Martin Bow
man and H. A. Gass.
f2:f0-Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:30--- Woman in the public
schools-paper by Miss Fannie NC
Cue.
1:45-General discussion.
2-School supervision-paper by
J. p. Gass.
2:10-Discussien-J. III. Myers
and George Bowman.
2:30-Sehool Examinations, N. S.
Johnston.
2:45-Diseussion, by j. p. Blan,
ton and A. w. Terrill.
3:15-The value of Oral Lessons in
school work. Paper, by Miss Hennie
Cauthorn..
3:25-Duscussion, by w. Houston
ard w. Dudley.
3:45-Are rural and ungraded
schools securing such results in the
ordinary branches now taught in
them, as might reasonably be expect
ed? Paper, bysS. L. Davis.
4:15-Dicussion, by w. F. Slaugh-
ter and w. S. Logan.
NIGHT SESSION.
7-Audrain County Educational
Journal, edited by Misses Ella Forrist
and Annie Haffards.
Address, by Judge w. o. Forrist.
ubject-School Legislation.
The night session will be held in
the Court House.
Music will be provided by Prof.
Treloar and interspersed at proper
intervals through the programme. All
teachers of this and adjoining coun-
ties are urged to be present, and the
public generally are cordially invited
to attend all the sessions of the In
stitute.
j. =. RLANToN,
Ii. A, GAss,
MARTIN BOWMAN,
FIX. Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

DIED. in Mexico, on last Thurs
day, Little Nat," son of Frank b.
and SarahJ. Deleplane.
The funeral services were conduc-
ted at the faraily residence last Fri
day morning.; in the evening the
remains, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Deleplane and Miss Bessie
Bolts, a friend of the family, were
taken to Kirkwood for interment.
The loss of the little one is severely
felt by the family, which has the
sympathy of their friends in this
bereavement. ''Suffer little children
to come unto me, for of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The Columbia Herald says: "Capt.
Kneisley, the member-elect to the
legislature from this county, stated
frequently during the canvass that, if
elected, he would walk to jefferson
City, and he proposes to fulfill his
promise; says he will walk to Cedar
City, will not take the ferry, but will
row himself over in skiff and then
lug his satchel up to the capitol. We
have also heard that Mr.. Larimore,
the 'one-gallus' representative-elect
from Galloway, proposes to join him
on the way and walk with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The Audrain County Teachers In
stitute will meet in Mexico, at the
Public School building, on the third
Saturday in December. The last In
stitute, held at Benton City, was a
success, although the weather was
unfavorable. Delicate ladies braved
the weather and added the weight of
their experience and the charm of
their presence to the deliberations of
the body. And right here we want to
remark, that the teacher who takes
not enough interest in his or her pro-
fession to attend the meetings Of the
Institute, Notwithstanding the weather
may be little rainy or snowy, does
not deserve the honorable name of
teacher, aud should seek a calling
better suited to his character and dis
position.
All the teachers in Audrain county
are expected to be present at the next
Institute, and every provision will be
made for their entertainment.
A prominent teacher remarked to
the writer, few days ago, that she
did not attend the Institute, because
she knew just what would be said and
done. Ex.letly so, and for that very
reason she, of all others, ought to be
present at every meeting in order to
give us new ideas about these old
subjects.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
TEACHERS.

1t has become an axiom that good
teacher makes a good school, and the
best school is soon spoiled by a poor
teacher. 1t is impossible to make
good school out of any class of pu-
pills, unless those pupils have the in
struction of thoroughly competent
and efficient teacher. In order. to
obtain from the public schools those
results which are desired, the teach
ers placed.in charge Of them must be
well and thoroughly qualified to do
their work. More than that-the
successful teacher will have natural
endowment of common sense, and
brains enough to contribute to a good
intellectual culture. Without these
to staIt with, the aspiring pedagogue
would better turn to the plow, or the
workbench, though without brains
and common sense no success can be
anticipated in any calling. AT any
rate, In teaching, these are simply es-
sentials to the effort.
In the next place, there must be
special fitness for the work of teach
ing, as well as for the profession of
the artist or the lawyer. Preaching
the Gospel is not the only vocation to
be followed in response to ''call."
Let HIN never attempt to teach
school who is not conscious of such a
spirit pervading his whole mental
constitution-who does not possess
such quick, prophetic insight into
the minds and hearts of his pupils
as to move and actuate, like an in
spiration, almost without his recogni-
tion-at least without his intent or
purpose. To be a teacher is more
than to be a hearer of recitations.
The successful teacher must possess
certain qualification which is not to
be obtained from study, or from the
normal school. The normal school
cannot possibly make teachers of
some students, because they lack
originally a genius for teaching We
say of poet, nascitur, non fit, but
this is no less true of the real teach
er. The poet discriminates spontane.
ously the finest shades of appropri-
ateness or beauty in the use of words,
or phrases, or figures of speech, and
no one can,define the grounds of his
preferences in such a manner as to
enable another to acquire the poets
skill, and so this special and primary
qualification in the teacher is not Ca
pable of definite location or an ex-
act definition. The genuine teacher
selects his language and performs his
work in a manner which all can ap-
preciate and admire, but which none
can define or communicate by rules.
Educational Weekly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

We take pleasure in chronicling the
vigorous beginning that has been
made in arousing attention to the
needs of the rural public schools.
Three grand congressional district ed
ucational meetings have already been
held, and moro are to follow. There
must be no let-np until the General
Assembly shall pass some wholesome
law that will tend in its working TO
elevate the rural schools. We pub
lish q list OF Vice-Presidents this
month. Some may not have heard
Of their appointment. The mode of
getting up a district meeting may be
learned from the Hon. ]. j. Burns,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

DIR. C. W.. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills are prepared ex-
pressly to cure sick headache, nerv-
GUS headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and sleepleas-
ness, and will cure any case. Prics
fifty cents box, 80 pills, postage
free. Sold by oil druggists. Ofics,
No. log N. Eutaw st., Baltimore,
Md. 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The executive board of the Bap-
tist State Association met in Mexico
Tuesday, in their regular monthly
session. Rev. J. e. Maple was
elected president in place of DIR.
Yeaman, who resigned, being elected
corresponding secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

DR.. Grasty sodl preach a Thtsnks-
qtving sermon his Thursday morning
at tie Baptist Church. We trust
that our merchants aoiN close their
stores aud take their families to chmrch,
and on this day, at least, gice thanks
to the Lord. Tonight there aeiU be
another grand union service at she NJ.
E.. Church South, achen the services
will be carried. Several good talks
aoiN be enjoyed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
TO THE LADIES.

J. B. Clark has just receivedssat
ahe old Singer sewing machine Office,
two doors East of w. w. Harp.r &
Co.'s full supply of machines, nee
dies of all kinds, oil that is warrant
ed not to gum.e Second hand ma
chimes always on hand to rent.
25 If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
/. j. SIMS, Sec'y.

The following officers, elected on
the 9th of November, are entitled to
enter upon their duties as soon as
Sherifs, prosecu-
ting attorneys, assessors and coro-
ners. The following assume the du-
ties of their office January /, 1879:
Judges of county courts, circuit and
county clerks; collectors, April l.,
1879
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
ID q KNNDEK.

Has the boss sewing machine OF
Mexico, and will now challenge the
best of mechanism of any in the city
of Mexico, or any other city or town
in North Missouri. To test on any
or all parts of boot or shoe making.
Shoe making is my business. To the
public; call and see me.
32-3t. d. G.. KNoDER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or ad-
joining counties, send description
with lowest cash price to C. w Ba-
ker, Real Estate Loan and General
Insurance agent. Office over New
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, No.
lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

You make O terrible mistake if you
don't call at the Mexico woolen mill
store, on the north side of the square,
to buy your jeans, socks, yarn, COM
forts and woolen goods of every vafi-
ETY.. Mr.. Tomlinson, one of the
most accommodating statesmen in
Mexico, takes pleasure in showing
goods. 28tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
DEBATE.

There will be a meeting of the Ma
Pile Grove Greenback Club on the
first Saturday night of December, at
half past 6 O'Clock. The subject for
discussion IS, Resolved, that "Noth-
ing should be legal tender unless it
be based ON gold or silver
J.. A. Brown, Pres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

A teacher of vocal masic has been
added to the corps of teachers in Ma
rysville, Ohio. The new school hall
will be utilized for Monthly Rhetori-
cal Exercises and Monthly Scientific
Lectures.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The Board of Education of Ro-
chester Township, Lorain County,
Ohio, has engaged writing. teacher
for the schools of the township.
There being six sub-districts in the
township, the teacher will hold school
SIX nights in the week, but ON each
succeeding night at different school
housp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you are troubled with catarrh,
try L. A. McConnelPs sure cure.
Don't let it run into consumption as
have hundreds in the past, and in this
way reach permateur grave. 22-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

1t is said that every teacher in Rich
land county, Wis, takes a school
journal. If this is true it is certainly
the banner county of the United States.
Can we not follow this example?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Hundreds are using L. A.
McConnell's catarrh cure with the
most happy results. Don't fail to
try it. 1t never fails to cure even
the most chrome cases. 22tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Earnest and intelligent teachers all
over the country are beginning to re-
alize the great Importance of direct
ing the attention of their pupils to
the reading of standard literature. 1t
is vastly more desirable that pupils
should acquire love for the master
pieces of human thought than that
they shonld acquire merely a knowl-
edge of the details of arithmetic, ge-
ography, grammar. &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

No teacher should present any paper
or discuss any question in a meeting
Of teachers, without first having care
fully studied tie subject.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
l2S

Young ,uan, if you want to fnd
favor in the eyes of your Isabella
present her with box of McCarten's
candy. 29tf. !.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you want first class shave or
stylish hair cut you should call on
Little Mack, the boss barber, in the
Palace Barber Shop under new saw
lngs' bank. 7H.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

The Mexico LEDGER rests from the
discussion of politics to talk about
Navigation Laws. Mexico is sit
uafed at the head of Salt River. LA.
Journal.
Yes, Mexico is situated at the head
of Salt River, and for that very reason
we at this time published an article on
navigation for the benefit OF those who
went up Salt River, some of them
from your own county = Fagg, for
instance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

We understand that the school,
taught by S. T. Davis, at the Dye
school house, this county, averaged
for the months of October and No
vember, respectively 50 IA and
81 1-2. What country school can
beat it?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you want to insure your property
cali on c. w. Baker, who is known
to have the leading Fire Companies
and who protects his policy holders
In the event of loss. lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you want to sell, buy, or exchage
county or town property, call on D.
E. Shea. Office in Opera block,
Mexico, Mo. IItf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Rutledge & Treloar's is the place
to get your boots and shoes made.
They are the only house iL. Mexico
who work good calf skins. 80 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

''Hug Me to Death, Darling" is
the title of new song. If the au-
thoress is young and handsome we
will endeavor to comply with her re-
quest if she will drop us a note, CIV
ing the number of her residence and
the time when it will be most con-
venient for her to go to press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Smith and Jones were examining a
gun that was not loaded. OF course
it went off. Smith was filed with re-
morse and Jones with bird shot
No 9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Rutledge & Treloar have the best
cutter and filter and the best sewed
workman in Mexico. They challenge
test. 80 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

.She was hurrying up the fire with
a can of coal oil-she is now truly
an angel" One day last week while
Bob Steele was lighting the fire with
coal oil, the stove was blown to
pieces, and Bob was badly scared be-
sides having his whiskers and nous
tache burned off. He lights the fire
now with coal without the OIL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Eutledge G. Treloar make the best
and most stylish boots and shoes for
less money than any house in Mexi-
90. 80 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

RI. Caldwell, Of this county, left
for the south TO visit his mother last
week and on the way was taken ill.
While suffering from headache and
dizziness he was robbed of his money,
about $50. He telegraphed home to
his friends, who at once sent him the
necessary cash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

One car load of Michigan Lake
Salt, just received at Opera House
Grocery. 28-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

G. w. Henry, of the Third Ma
tional Bank of st. Louis, made us a
social call last Tuesday. He is TAX
ing a trip for his health. He is par
ticularly interested in Mexico at this
t;,no
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

Rutledge & Treloar make the best
french calf sewed boots for $40;
coarse boots for $4.00. All Other
work proportionately low. 80 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
The frosty nights have come again,

The frosty nights have come again,
And at this time of year
The single men. who sleep alone,
Franco round upon their ear.
They turn the bedding quickly back,
And then they tumble in
Roll up into little lump
Their knees up to their chin.
And then unto themselves they say,
just loud enough to hear
by George, this thing has got to cease
Before another year p'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

I have constantly on hand, money
to loan on first-class security in sums
to suit.
J. w. CARSON, Southern Bank.
20-3m,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

A DIFFERENCE IN BLESSINGS.
ssGod bless the people Of the
Northl" says the Memphis Appeal.
ssGivc the solid South h-lls' says
the New York Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28
THE SIGN OF TRUE LOVE.

GEoRGE-Oh, Angelina, idol of my
heart, star of my souls existence !!
Oh! ah! ! II!
ANGELINA-Oh, dearest Jawge! !
All! oh! ~
How n-nicei = just one morel !!
Gold man enters suddenly)-
---! p? R t*t*
s6 Il II! II! I'LL
"Oh, papa, dont!" But he did.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-11-28

If you want an easy shave or your
hair cut in style, call at the Palace
Barbershop under new Savings bank.