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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

MR.. EDITOR: will you permit me TO
say, through the INTELLIGENCER, TO the
citizens of Audrain aud other counties,
that there will be on the 4th of July next.
4 grand celebration on that day in Next
co, under the auspices of the Christian
Temperance Union.
The exercises will be held in Wade's
Grove about one-haIf northwest of the
Court House. where will be arrayed in a
beautiful natural ampitheatre, stands for
singers, bands, officers of the day, speak
ers, etc, as well as comfortable seats for
1000 people.
The exercises will consist of music, vo-
cal and Instrumental, reading of the Dec
laration of Independence, oratiOns, &c,
There will be a procession formed at the
public square and which will move there
from to the grounds. 1t is very desirable
that all Temperance organizations in the
county shall participate in the exercises
of the day as well as to form a part oil the
procession.
1t is desirable that each Temperance
organizations, whether Unions or GOod
Templars or otherwise. in the county.
shall organize under its own officers,
marshals, &C., and IN that order come to
| Mexico, in time. on that day, to fall Into
the parade. We trust that such organi-
| cations will be made ut once and notice
be given to the undersigned.
All societies, Masons, Odd Fellows,
Fire Company of Mexico &C.. have been,
or will be invited and will participate.
There will be on the ground, also, n
basket pic mic, to which all are invited to
participate. aA1
We hope all organizations will accept
this Invitation. organize and participate
in the doings of the OCCASION. Let us
make it a day long TO be remembered,
not only for the pleasure the occasion
shall impart but for the good it shall DO
Let no one suppose that only members
of Temperance organizations are invited
All citizens are invited to come and par
tieipate. Nothing will be said or done
but that good citizens will appreciate.
Itisnow understood that the process
sion win move as early as 1880 a. nj
from the public square. Full order OF ex'
erci,es win be published next week, as
well AS tue of the speakers VINO
have been invited to address the mul
titndes who will gather on the occasion.
w. o. FoRRIsT,
: Chairman Com, Arrangements,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
ALUMNE BANQUET.

One of the most pleasant entertain
ments ever given in this city was the
grand supper and reception given by
the Alumne of Hardin College last
Friday night to a few OF their select
friends and friends of the College. We
we're glad on this occasion to see that
nearly all the Alumna were present
and took pride in this reunion. Such
gatherings as this have a healthy eff
feet on Hardin College and Mexico,
and we trust they will always be con-
tinued, they will serve as green spots
in the memory Of all graduates of
Hardin College. Miss Martha Muir
ray, of New Bloomfield, Galloway
county, presided with becoming grace,
and dignity. After supper which
was elegant, toasts were the order of
the eve. The fair President giving
the toasts in a neat and becoming
manner.
The first toast, was given to the
founders of Hardin College and re-
sponded to in q neat and appropriate
manner by eX-Gov. C. III. Hardin.
The second toast, was directed to the
faculty and beautifully answered by
President TerriIl.
The third toast, to the 'Alumna of
Hardin College answered. in a very
elegant manner by Miss Kate Wilder.
The fourth toast, to the press OF
Mexico was responded to by Col.
Hutton In his usual way.
The fifth toast, given by the Alum
nae of Hardin College to the citizens
of Mexico was responded to by r. nj.
White.
The sixth toast, directed to the class
of '78, was neatly answered by Miss
Ella Forrist.
The seventh toast, to the class of
III. was beautifully responded to by
Miss Lulu Hord.
The eighth toast, to the students OF
Hardin College was responded to in
an appropriate manner by Miss Mat
tie Murray, President Of the Alum
ne. l'"'
The ninth toast, to the future lIus-
bands of the Alumna of Hardin Col
lege was responded to in an unique
way by Rev. Maple.
The tenth toast. given to Prof.
Root was answered in a most elegant
and telling manner.
At a late hour the assembly broke
up and each person who had partici-
pated in the gayeties OF the eve re-
turned home feeling better and hap
pier for the::pleasure of the occasion.
CALLED MEETING.
On Saturday morning after the BAN
quet, there was a called meeting OF
the Alrmna and all the members OF
the class Of '7s, present were invited
into full fellowship with the Alumnse.
Miss Kate Wilder was elected
President for the ensuing year Miss
Addie Cromwell, Vice-President
Miss Ada Adams, Secretary; Miss
Lulu Hord, Treasurer.
Fine cut tobacco . specially at
= GO. Wcrr1f
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

At the lowest calculation are
so scholars from other counties at
tend Hardin College each year, bring
ing into Mexico at least $500 each
making SIS 900. At the same time
at least 80 scholars attend from Mexi-
co, making s1s, 600 saved to Mexico
each year, and the result of the whole
matter is, that each year at least
$685. 900 is made for Mexico by this
institution. Can our old fogies now
see that Hardin College is a success
as an enterprise, financially as well as
from an educational stand point.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
SOMETHING NEW.

J. C.. BroCkbanks has established
a mandatory of bed springs in the
rear of Patterson & Keeton's drug
store. The way he winds up bed
spring is enough to make Il mar sleepy
in the morning and a well man sick.
Call in and see how he does it and
give him your order for a set OF
springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

NJ. H. Smith, of Chillicothe, Liv-
iagston county, passed through
Mexico yesterday for Jefferson City
with four prisoners for the State peni-
tiary three white and one colored.
One of them was sentenced for ten
wears, the others three and four.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
A TRUE MURPHY.

WRITTEN FOR THE LEDGER.
Mine hant it vas trenholm
And weak, sore and lame;
Mine heat it wus reelin
Nit fever and pain;
Mine pody vas bloated
Nit gin, wine and peer;
Mine nose vas no goOt,
Ant mine eye vas not cleer.
Put mine hant in mine pocket,
Amt noding wus dere
But one small leetie wollett,
Nit no change to spare;
Mine frow wus so sorry,
Mine childrends not pread,
Mine vas SO empty,
No stove, chairs Or ped.
Ivent to der Murphy's
SO poor lame and weak,
/ hurd TrelOar sing,
Ant [ hurd Forrist speak.
Der song it wus goot
Ant der speech wus so fine,
Mine hart felt SO queer,
Ant mine eyes filled nit brine
Den Prooks took der platform
To give us der shake,
He salt come my friends.
And der blue ribbon take,
It will do goot 10 you,
1t is pest for yur wife,
will help all der childrens,
Will give you new life.
/ started NIT others,
Nit George, John and Dick,
Der song wus a singin
So loud, high and quick,
l took up der pledge
In der English twas writ;
Says L, says let us sign it,
And say "Got help us quit"
1 took der plue ribbon
Ant give it Won tie,
Der people all shouted
Nit teers in der eye.
l vent to mine frow,
She wus happy NIT joy,
Itook up der papy
And kissed der dear poy.
l said to mine wife,
1t is no use to tell,
I've joined in der Murphys',
You see very well.
Now this home is no goot,
And der house it is pad,
Mine heert mas peen sick
Amt your face is SO sad.
Your eyes must pc brighten.
Your heert must pc glad;
Our home shall pc peter
Der childrens pc clad.
So der children are happy,
Our home il is goot,
Nit stoves, chairs ant tables,
Krout, bread, bacon, wood.
Mine hand it is steady,
Mine heart has no pain,
Mine Wallet is small,
But is growin again.
So success to der Murphys,
Be brave, strong and true,
shall live a teatoleer
| Ant die in der plae.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

"Just one," murmured he, invOl-
UNFAIRLY drawing closer to the luscious
lips, that smiled upon him with such
ravishing bewitchedness, while his
own quivered in agony of expectant
anticipation. $50 l notice." replied
she cody, glancing at the clock,
land time for you to turn up your
coat collar and shut the door from
the outside" He went.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

CoMrNG.-On the night of the 4th
of July the Mexico Minstrel Com pany
will reappear in new scenes, new
songs, new dances, &C., &C., at
Opera Hall. A grand bill will be
presented, look ont for particulars
next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Homer st. John is taking III the
s'rural districts" He is working
for the Rockford Insurance Compa-
nv" Homer is one of the most en-
terprising, public spirited men we
have in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
CATARRH CURE.

Uunless you want to die of con-
sumption brought on by a bad cold
or catarrh try McConnels catarrh
cure. Hundreds are using it and
pronounce it a sure cure. 1t is agree
able to take and always produces
happy results. Try a bottle, for sale
at Scharlach & Halls drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
+ REDUCTION.

For the purpose of reducing my
stock, / will, for the next 80 days
sell millinery and fancy goods, hats,
bonnets, etc, at greatly reduced pri-
ces for cash. Persons wishing bar
gains will do well to call sOon and
get the first choice. Respectfully,
nS-tf NJ. j. HARDING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
MEXICO U CLUB.

The Mexico Gun Club, pratice
twice a week at the jocky club race
track in Capt. Curry's park. Last
Friday quite a large crowd of visitors
was in attendance. We notice quite
an improvement in the shooting of
several of the members, in fact, two
or three of the members are fine shots
and compare favorably with any ANA
teur.
The following is the o for last
Friday. Showing the number of
balls broken out of II thrown from
the trap:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The article o going the newspa-
per rounds entitled, Tweed as a
Fireman." does not refer to his pres
ent occupation; though his early
knowledge of the duties of a fireman
may prove of some advantage to him
in his present home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Allison's spring is now the popu-
lar resort. If our people will assist
the Doctor he can make this spring
prove of great service to Mexico. He
has already beautified the grounds to
some extent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
CALLAWAY FAIR.

The Galloway Fair for 1873, will
commence on Tuesday, August 20,
and continue FIVE days. Among
others VT notice that the Association
offers $500 for the ~handsomest baby
under one year old; $1,000 on a
shooting match, 10 balls, 18 yards,
four on a side three $50 90 premiums
for fast horses, also several $25.C0
premiums. 8fk Ef -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The brother of Dan Rice has been
cavorting around Mexico in company
with a sword swallower for the past
few DAYS. Rice broke J.. Callaway's
gray horse that had never been har-
messed to work in a buggy, as mild
as q lamb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Our shooting club is thinking of
challenging the American Team.
Semi weekly tournaments are indulg-
ed in, during which citizens retire to
their cellars. Stock running at large
generally comes up dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Here lies two babies ~ dead rs nits,
Got killed dem both init Ague fits,
They could NO longer stay nit me,
Got took dem home TO stay nit he.
How can l help it. -.
Use DIR. Patterson Ague pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

This morning, about 6 O'Clock, Sam
Britt ank Nett alias Sugg, L. l.. M,
Ticket of Leave Man, had a grand
shake up at fuckers corner. They
INDUCED in Two or three social rounds
when time was csiled by the marshal,
ana they now toe the mark in the
arena de caitlbOose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Mrs. Tilton's name vas stricken
from the Plymouth Church books on
the 10th mat. Her name wac strick-
from the "Book of Life," long
since.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The latest news from the Malinda
Allen Mine is that two sets of hands
are being worked night and day.
Two spurs have been touched which
assayed very rich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Miss Matte Turner, a young lady
living neal this place, has a quilt
which we think rivals anything in the
way of patch wo. k that has ever come
under our estimation. This quilt has
1,4O4 blocks, each containing 9 pieces,
making 1886 pieces in the entire
work. Who can beat this?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Misses Mamie Quisenberry, Sallie
Smith, Mary Carroll and Mamie
Pearson, leave for Ashland, Boone
county, next Saturday to rusticate 3
few weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The Sturgeon Fair Association
publish an attractive list of premiums
for their next exhibition which COM
mences Tuesday, Aug. 27. 1878.
Several races, both trotting and run
ming, are down for each day, with
purses offered that will make it inter-
eStiug.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Next Saturday and Sunday, June
22nd and Esd, is the time of the 4th
quarterly meeting of Mexico station.
Preaching at 10 IL a. m. and z 1-2
p. m. of each day; Rev. S. w. Cope,
officiating.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Polite and accommodating clerks
at Shell Insley's grocery store. Last
years and this years eating apples at
Shell InsleY's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The Ringo House telegraph Office
has been moved down stairs into the
express office while the Ringo House
is being repaired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

w. B. Gay and Geo. Chase are ac-
lively engaged in manufacturing
broom handles at Bishop & Craig's
ole planning mill. They seem to be
doing a live business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Miss Ada Adams left on the noon
train Wednesday for Curryville,
there she expects to reside in the
future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Miss Julia Harris, of Columbia,
and Miss Julia Mckinney, of Roche
port, who have been visiting friends
in this city for the past week, leave
for Columbia to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
BEE STORY.

A imam on Long Branch says a
swarm of bees followed him ten miles
and then settled on his hat, and he
had to hive them in his coat. How
is this any way?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Strips o flead are used by many
girls in frizzing their HAIR, as it does
the thing better than pieces of news
paper. Step by step the press is
losing its grip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

We hear rumors OF another high
member in the church and star in
society falling. She stepped on a
banana peal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

No II a ever hope to be ofmuch
use to himself or his fellow men,
while suffering from the effects Of
scrofula" poison i'll the blood. Let
all such use DR.. Bulls Mixture and
permanently cured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
NEW SHOE SHOP.

/ the undersigned. do hereby mott
fy my friends and the public in
general that l have opened a ne W
shoe shop, located opposite the Mar
tin House. am now prepared to
make all kinds and styles of boots
and shoes to order and warranted to
give satisfaction in material and work,
also in repairing. Respectfully,
CAT. Ii. FRAME.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

There will be a grand basket PIC
mic at Ashland, Boone county, or the
4th of July. Rev. Pope Yeaman is
orator of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The arrow now on the court house
is to be taken down next week. 1t
is too short, only Is inches. A four
foot one will replace it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
TEST CASE.

We notice the following in the st.
Louis Republican of the 18th.
Geo. &. MuldrOw, resp, vs.. AL
bert White, ape. reversed and re-
manded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Disfigurements, such as obstinate
Swellings, Boils ,Pimples, Erysipelas
ETC., are promptly removed by the
use of DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Shell Insley always keeps on hand
a full and complete line of fancy and
staple groceries as well as early fruits
and vegetables.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Hurrah for the LEpGEK's tow line.
We are gong to have a primary cleo
ton. Now look out for Hutton to
come out in favor of it. He vas not
quite sure what We were going to
have, so YOU see he did not know
which he wanted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Prof. Treloar and family are in
Iowa on a visit. The Professor will
return in a few days. His wife will
spend the summer with friends in the
North,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Hardin College Juniors held a moon
light pic mic in the capacious yard Of
T. T. Morris last Friday night. 1t
was a very enjoyable affair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The c. & A. Extension is COM
pleted to C%entralia. Trains can now
run to this point.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

f. Rines will try to reopen the
Ringo House by the first Of August
if possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Shell Insley has the best conducted
and finest grocery store in this part of
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Fulton was well and fashionably
represented in Mexico during Hardin
College Commencement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

William Cullen Bryant, the cultiva-
ted scholar and poet, died Onsthe 18th
inst. He was buried on Long Island,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The ladies will have elastic dresses
next, as nothing else can be found
sufficiently clinging.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

One of our lawyers is worth 5000,
at least to the other members of the
bar, in ayear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Davis, of the Columbia Sentinel,
attended the Alumnsr Banquet at
Hardin College last Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

There is a grand basket picnic |
contemplation, ut an early day, at
John Bybee's ford, seven miles north
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Miss Nellie Roberts and Miss Allie
Stephens, both of C~entralia. attended
Hardin College coinrnencef1ient, and
Were the guests of Miss Mollie
Sperks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

We learn that John j. Moseby is
strongly spoken of in the eastern part
of this county as u next represen-
tative.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

We think the weather-cock just put
on top of the court house is too small.
1t is not noticeable any distance from
the square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
IMPORTANT.

A full attendance of the board of
directors of the Malinda Allen Min
ing Association is solicited tonight
at council rooms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The last coat of paint put on the
Court House improves its appearance
immensely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The Cromwell House and Martin
House are both doing a smashing
trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

II don't can't told you Wy" will
sing at the Murphy meeting next
Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Jim Stewart, of c~entraiia, dropped
in on us TUESDAY. Jim Is ahale-fei.
llow-well-met, and drives q good trade
at C~entralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Some mem are not satisfied without
they always have front seats, and they
get mad if you don't put cushions on
these.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Machine oil. Go to Patterson &
Keeton's drug store to buy your ma
chine oil. 9-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

1t takes strength to swim against
the stream any dead fish can float
with it. Let 'em float.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Harvest is in full blast in Cuivre
township.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Trying to cut your W hair Is
sheer nonsense, especially when Lit
tie Mack, the barber, is in town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

In this issue viii again appear the
advertisement of the old reliable har-
ness and saddiery firm of JAS. Pas
queth. Any one wanting goods at
low and honest prices, give him a
call,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Miss Mollie Tarlton, of jeff City,
is visiting the family of B. L. Locke,
of this city. ~ Il as IS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Machine oil, at Patterson & Kee-
tons drug store for so cents a gal
lon. 9-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Mexico needs no market as long
as Shell Insley keeps a grocery and
vegetable depot i'll Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Ten good cigars for II dime at
Sam VOLTS ciga- store, savings
bank corner. 9-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Mexico now has a fire company
organized in such a way that she can
rely on it in Ease of fire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Business before pleasure" as the
man said who kissed his wife before
going to see his sweetheart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The many friends of Miss Kate
Sallee and Miss Mamie Johnson, can
find them with a full line of millinery
gooCs over Thos. j.. Casey's grocery
store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Experience teaches wisdom, was
an old proverb, and the fact that no
man calls his wife Il b~ald-headed old
fright more than once, proves its
truth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Mexico again looks like an iifustra-
ted newspaper-flled with circus
pictures. The bows + now happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

A full line of Sidenberg's Key West
cigars at Sam VOLTS cigar store.
got.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
Hard to beat-Boiled eggs.

Even a barrel hoop will turn when
trod on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

The last drop is in the little end of
the horn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

If you want to acqsire short hand,
fool around a buzz saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
DR.. Lacy is again at home.

Patterson & Keeton keep all grades
ofmachIne oil. opt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

A dreary waste-one which has no
arms to keep it company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Go to Shell lnsley's for your early
fruit and vegetables.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Postage stamps always kept at Sam
VOLTS cigar store. 9-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Two hundred more railroad labor
ers are expected in on the Denver to-
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Shell Insley has the city grocer y
store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
POISON.

The Ease of Mrs. Farrow for pois-
oaing her husband stands about the
same. No new developments. Mrs.
Farrow is in Jail and will be tried at
the October term of court. The
coroner's jury have not returned
their verdict as yet, but will in a day
or so. From what we can learn we
fear their verdict will be unfavorable
to the accused.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

We have now a reliable fire compa-
ny.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

A good assortment of chewing gold
tobacco at
9-2t. SAM WOLTZ'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Mexico, Marshall and Glasgow all
want the {. & A. Railroad Machine
Shops, but Louisiana will get them.-
Sturgeon Leader.
We hope Bro. Carter's head is lev
el on that point Press.
Bro. Carter's head is sup side"
down this time,-Mexico is as GER
tain to get the shops as the moon
shines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20

Fine cut tobacco . specially at
9-2. SAN WoLTz's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
Mexico Weekly Ledger.
LOCAL NEWS
A newspaper of the present time
Intended for people now on earth!
What office do you want?

By THE 1OO0.-Sweet potato plants
any KIM and cheap, at my office.
2-tf. Il. ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-06-20
WOOL WANTED.

S. Simpson can be fond in the
rear of fuckers store, where he pays
the highest price in cash for wool and
hides. Call and see him before you
dispose of your wool.