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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11
MIDDLE LICK ITEMS,

News as scarce as hen teeth.
FL The Good Master has seen fit to
send a--the beautiful rain, and the
farmers now go to church.
We overwhelmed the proeee' lungs
of the East Lick Sunday school con-
vention yet, therefore we are unable
10 report of its action, although we
understand that they named the 9TH
day of September next as the day
for the Sunday school picnic to be
held at or near Middle Lick school
house. Some are dissatisfied and
want to know why they didn't say
December 9TH.
Rev. Sheaver of the Methodist per-
suasion, from the Farber and Cen
tralia circuit, preached at the Middle
Lick school house on Sunday before
last to a crowded house. Rev. Shea
yer, according to our opinion, preach
ed the truth, Christ and him crusifi-
ed, and all were well pleased with
him and will be glad to have him
come back again. He win preach
here again the third Sunday in this
month at four O'Clock p. m.
A young gen leman oil the southern
limits of the district, who ''thinks he
knows it ALL" perhaps we should give
his name, but this is plain enough,
has gotten into the habit of coming
down to the school house again at
Sunday school and cutting up his
'ssbines'' es he did once in a while
last winter. Now We give said young
gentleman fair warning, that IL he
doesn't conduct himself better in the
future than he has in the past, when
he comes to Sunday school, that he
is being watched and if he isn't very
careful he will put Uncle Jes. to the
trouble of sending the constable at
ter him, and what's more, he might
have to buy himself out of the Lad
donia calabOose house or some Other
house. Let him be on the lookout.
DIR. w. G. Girtin has returned from
the lectures and he didn't forget his
''sheep skim either, but we co be.
lleve that the Doctor forgot and lef
his "duck" behind.
The Middle Lick day school clos
ed last Friday Speeches by the lit
tie folks and compositions by the
larger ones in the afternoon, was the
order of the da
What in the world, we ask, has
become of Annie Laura, the Lad
donia news reporter? Has she walk
ed off, or has she 'stepped down anc
out?" If the former we are sorry
but hope it is to her benefit !; if thu
latter we are still more sorrowful al d
ask, Annie, dear Annie, ''come bacl
across the stormy waters and give Ill
the Laddonia news.
BILLY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

Pursuant to notice of the chairman
of the executive committee of Aodrain
county, the Democracy met at the
court house in mass convention. b..
N. Edwards, ESQ.,, Chairman Demo
cratic Central Committee, called the
meeting to order. Hon. A. B.. Tins
ley was called to the chair. B. r.
Dobyns, Secretary.
The following gentlemen we're cleo
ted as delegates to attend the Demo-
cratic State Convention which COM
wenced at J Jefferson City on WednesI
day July 10th, 1885
d.. H. Mcintyre, Roht. Fl. Peery.
Thos. B. Buckner, Prot. A. W. Ter.
rell, John IL. Hayden and A. B.
Tinsley. n.
The following alternates were elect
ed:
John ]. Steele, Geo. B. McFar-
lane, r. NJ. White, Ephram Hughes
aud j. ii. Crowford.
On motion of S. NJ. Edwards. that
each township in the county be en-
titled to two members of the County
Central Commute, except Salt River,
winch shall have five.
7 On motion of S. A. Craddock a
teommittee of five was appointed to
select Central Committee. The chail
appointed S. A. Craddock, b. II,
Peery, VIM. Leach, Logan Munday
and J. H.. Crowford on said Commit
tee. While the committee was ou1
NJ. Y. Duncan entertained the con
vention with a very racy little speech
The committee reported the follow
ing named gentlemen as members o
the Democratic Central Committee
for two years, for Audrain county.
Lontre-JaL.es Brown, VIM
French.
Linn-Charles Givens, q. II. Pee
ry.
West Cuivre-J. n. Cartmell.
East Cuivre John J. Moseby.
Salt River-Logan Mundy, Johl
A. Brown, Alferd Turner, w. II
KEENAN,, n. Y. Duncan.
Sailing-R. Phillip, DR.. G. +
Sames.
Wilson,. p. Cox, W. II. Whits
Prairie-D. j. III. Crawford, job
: Bolts. .
i A.. B. TINsLEY, Pres't..
B. +. DosYNs, Sec'y.
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NOTICE TO

The teachers of Audrain county
'sre requested TO meet at the office of
School Commissioner, III the court
house. at 2 o'clock p. M, July 18th,
1873, for the purpose of fixing time
and place of holding
st-. ... NORMAL INSTITUTE
during the month of August, and ar
ranging other business relative to In
~stitute. 1 earnestly desire all who
expect to teach the coming fall and
winter, to be present.
~. JOHN p. GAss, Co. Com.
III lI-2t.
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DENTAL PARLORS.

Jones & McWilliams have opened
dental parlors. on the east side of the
square. They have al elegant suit
of rooms furnished regardless of cost.
New carpets, new dental chairs, new
furniture of every kind. j. McWil-
liams is well known to everybody in
this county as q frst-class dentist and
a deserving, energetic, young man.
DIR. Jones has practiced in dentistry
in st. Louis for seven years. Thor
oughly understands his business, is
one OF the best workmen in gold the
country affords. We bespeak for
them a liberal share of the patronage.
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TOME FIRST, THE WORLD
AETERW ARDS s
Only 75c.

We will send the LEDGER to any
new subscriber the remainder of this
year for 75cts. cash in advance. Now
is the time to procure a paper if you
wish to keep up with the times. We
make this offer SO that every man in
the county a try us for n year.
There is no reason why every man in
the county should not take the LED
GER. 1t contains more reading mat
ter each week, than any other country
paper in the State.
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-
pRocEEDtSGsoF THE pBess
GATES OF TIE TlEnEEkrn
CONGRESSIONAL pfSrRIGI
OF MissoURfa !,
The convention Of delegatc4 FROM
.tha rPl.rtpentli Con- Qfess; onat@D s.

tut fSc5A0A1 -
northumberland Las Mad.aon
House on Wednesday morning July
10th. 1875 ana was rallied TO gerder
by Mr.. johnson, Of Montgomery
county, cenfraf comnrirteeman-of~the
gdistriet, who stated the object Of the
meeting: -
On motion, Mfr. H. HI. Priesty-of
Rails county, was made permanent
chairman and T. B. Buckner, Of Au-
drain county, secretary.
On motion w. G.. McFarlane, of
Lincoln county, was elected commit
teeman from this district on creden-
tials, and p. S. Ownsby a member
committeeman on permanent organi.
cation. FRS" r q,
On motion, Hon. d. FL. Mcintyre
was put in nomination as the repre-
sentative from this district ON the
committee of resolutions on platform /;
whereupon he was called uponifor al
expression Of his views upon the pub
lie issues now before the country.
These he gave in a short speech,
! which vas goundly applauded, he was
then unanimously elected. sf 2
The next thing in order being the
| e~lection7ot a central committeeman,
to hold lis office for two years, Judge
is. NJ. Edwards, of Mexico, AudraiI1
eounty, Missouri, was unanimously
elected. '' ~. ast
No other business coming before
the convention, it was on motion ad'
journed.
II. IL. PRIEST, Chairman.
T. b. BUCKNER, Secretary,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July 10, '7S
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JUDGE BUCKNER.

"Judge Buckncr has made one of
the ablest representatives in Congress.
He knows the condition of the peo-
pie; he understands the wants of the
west while being a true sectional
man he is also national in every idea
and act of administration he is indie
fatigable as a worker; his tempera-
ment is cool and equable ; he is con-
sentative at the same time that he is
as unyielding as adamant. "-Sedalia
Democrat.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL Es-
TATE.

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE.
Whereas, james Wilson and his
wife, Judith Wilson, did bv their
certain deed a~ftrust, dated March
10, 1873, on record in the Recorders
Office of Audrain county, Missouri.
in book ''M,' page IA, conveyed to
the undersigned trustee the follow
ing real estate, situate in the town
of Mexico, Audrain county, Nilsson
ri, tO-wit: la SO Fzs.s
All of lots No. seven "a and ten
H0G, in block No. 2, in Clark's addi-
ton to the city of Mexico, Missouri.
which conveyance was made i'll trust
to secure the payment of certain
notes,theroin described; and, where
as, said notes are now past due and
remain unpaid; now, therefore, AZ
the request OF the legal holders oi
said notes and the power in me- YES.
ted by said deed of trust | the ur-
dersig1led, will. on
Monday. august 5A, 1919,
At the east front door OF the court
house, III tina city OF Mexico, MissolE
Vi, between tile hours OF 10 0tlnck
II. IN. and I O'CLOCK pan; Of said dav,
sell the above described real estate,
at ubiic vendue, to the highest bid
der, for cash in hand, for the purpo.
ses of satisfying said notes interests
aud costs.
%9 WILLIAM III: DAWSON,
II II Trustee.
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WELL LAID PLAN FRUSTRATED
ATTEMPTED JAIL DELIVERY-SHERfFF
GLAsCoCK ON THE TRAIL.

AS our readers remember about
two months ago, three plpk-popkets
John Grey, leader, were arrested for
lobbing a blind boy at the depot and
put in the county Jail. During the
lime they amt other prisoners have
been in Jail, Tailor Steele has been
accustomed TO allow the prisoners TO
write letters. subject to his perusal
of course. Besides thest three pick
pockets, there are two noteu horse
thieves in our Jail, John Duke, who
burned Hairs barn, and Charles
Schartie, alias most anything, who
stole a horse from near Laddsnia,
besides many others.
AS the time drew near for the
three pick-peckets to be released,
Jailor Steele noticed that more pa-
per had been used by the prisoners
than had come out in letters, for h.
had counted the sheets, envelopes,
Nc, &c, Too much credit
cannot be given 10 Mr.. Steele for
this sharp sightedness; but nothing
was said, ami on last Monday morn
ing, when the boys were released
they were Brought to tlle court
uOusC anu SSdtfitCt W 5hCiih 'idS
cock and Jailor Steele. -Four or five
letters were found concealed on the
persons of the boys sewcd in the
lining of their clothes, &c. They
were written by the horse thieves to
friends.
We viii not now, give the pnntenta
oftAe letters, or TO what city they
were directed, Tor that would give
| Sheriff Glascock's plan away. Suf-
fee it to say that the letters were
written to members of the gang, in
PRODUCING this pick-pocketi Grey, as
a friend whom they could trust and
that for money he would help then,
out of jail in Mexico, to give him q
saw jfnaies, acid, &Gr and to pay
him well, for they were In o box &c,
Sheriff G'aseock has this letter Of in.
troductien will imDersonate the pick
pocket Grey, and leaves TO night for
the address on the letter to interview
the rest of the gang, get the saw,
acid. &c, for the thieves i'm oar Jail,
Ii we are no: mistaken he will get
something besides saws aud apid
We don't think it well to make our
report any more specific this week.
Sheriff Glaseock's plans are wei
laid and if nothing happens he will
make a scoop Of AS bad "a gang O.
horse thieves as ever cursed thi,
country. We wish him ano
a safe trip Look out Tor Leyelop
menrs next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ES,
TATE,

.
Whereas, VIM. IL. DAY and Pcilina
L. Day, BY their deed of trust dated
the 2sth dav of March. 1877. and re-
corded in the Recorders Office for
Audraln county, Missouri, in book
d" page $40, conveyed TO the un-
dersigned trustee the following ue-
serihed real estate, lying ana being
in Audrain county, Missouri, tO-wit:
Sixty acras Of the south part of
the east half of the southwest quar-
ter of section twrenty-nine, Also the
south half of the southwest quarter,
and the west part of the north half
of the southwest quarter of section
(32) t~hirty-two, containing $40 acres
more or less, also the southeast
fourth of the southeast quarter of
section (3ll thlriy-OHe, e ntaining
40 acres; all in township (5l) fifty
one, range (9) nine, west. Also the
north half of the northwest quarter
and the northwest fonrth of the
northeast quarter of section t5) five;
and the northeast fourth Gfihe north
east quarter of section tBl six. III
township (50l fifty, range 10y nine
west. containing l75 acI es more OF
ltSe, WHICH Sdio tphh ~ unit wa
made 10 secure the payment of Ger
tain promissOry notes therein de-
scribed; and, whereas. said notes
are past due and unpaid; now, there
ioVe, | the undersigned trustee, AT
the request of the legal holders of
said notes and in pursuance of the
power and authority in me We ted
by said deed oSirust, will on
Tuesday, A@g"st 1871, 1873,
Between the eorrs OF 9 O'Clock A, NJ.
amp 5 O'Clock 7. NJ. of said day at
the east front door of the court house
In the clty of Mexico, In the county
Of Audrain and state Of Missouri,
expose tor sale at public vendue, to
the highest bidder for cash, the said
real estate TO satisfy said promissory
notes and interest together with the
cost of executing this trust.
RoRT. A. Crews,
10 ast, Trustee.
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CONGRESS.

1t cannot be denied, that wide
spread disappointment is felt, that
the Last session of Congress was not
productive of more decided results ;
but as usual the loudest complaints
and the most aggressive denunciations
come from those, that did most to
impede Legislation. The resistance
offered to the reduction of the army
and the remonetisation of silver was
as factious as futile. We might al
Jude to many other acts Of ultra Re-
publicans retardIng business and con-
Stunning time. 1t is however our
present purpose to confine ourselves
to results from the %protracted resis-
lance to the repeal of the Resumption
act in the Senate.
Among the more prominent and
most easily noticed consequences of
the Senates action is the consOlida-
ton of the greenback with other par
ties with the avowed determination of
combining the currency to irredeem-
able governmental issues. We be-
lieve that if the Senate had united
with the House in repeating the re-
g lmption act, no such movement
Gould have received respectable coun-
tcnance. Indeed we feel certain that
with the withdrawal Of the obligation
to redeem greenbacks, and the adj
dition made to the currency by the
coinage of silver the business and in
dustries of the country would have
been sufficiently stimulated to have
removed all desire upon the part of
operatives for further congressional
interference.
In the absence of such legislation
most of the financial questions of the
past are held in allegiance and as
preparation to meet the exigencies of
resumption presses upon the Treasury
and country, it will be impossible to
ignore their existence. 1t ought not
to be overlooked, however that the
Legislation of the past session has in
troduced some changes. While the
authority to reissue greenbracks has
administered death blow to the as
pirations of the National Banks to
furnish the entire currency of the
country, it has at the same time i'm
parted great relief to them. 1t has
removed all apprehension of not be-
ing able to obtain legal tenders to
meet their notes and thrown the entire
responsibility of maintaining specie
payments upon government. Viii
the Secretary of The Treasry be able
to meet that obligation. This ques'
ton is answered affirmatively or mega
lively in accordance to the conflicting
views of different parties. From the
ability or inability that the Treasury
shall manifest to sustain specie pay
ments will spring the questions which
will agitate the country during ths
next session OF Congress. Should
war with Mexico intervene however
the probabilities are that the natior
will be again flooded with greenbacks
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as b two of the offices, This end Is
unanimous for the retehtion Of our

E,
as 30 two of the Offices. Ills end ID
unanimous for the RETENTION OF our
present sheriff and Cir":it E.rk,
Our town enjoys a sensation he.e
this morsing4oxer the greeting home.
of a-~tsfts-d7ane-r epa4ss~!saaa9cih
zen, whom it was feared we had lost
forever: He startedt to the train yes
terdaJ' evening te-bta~his~ehsrmer
(who was going away, good bye.
He was toe late. The train moved
away from the depot while he was
yet two hundred yards away. He
hesitated for q moment with the ex-
preston upon his contenanee fire.
quently seen upon the small boy af-
ter o contest with his first chew of
tobacco. Then that young man LIT
out after the train and 1t was q lively
chase for two or three hundred yards.
But love which laughs at locksmith's,
put speed and bottom to the young
man, and he finally got a good grip
on the brake-rad of the rear car, and
as the train passed out of sight be
could be seen still manfully holding
ON. He returned this morning. And
with a nice appreciation OF his alb
sorbing passion, they (the lt=hoys)
greeted him with the Naturalization
of all the eow-bells in town. The
music of the bell was what allied him,
and they practiced the homeopathic
principle upon him.. The patient il
still much depressed, but it is though
will not take another spasm O a.
This is all the news worth relating
and your readers will think quit
enough for one time. s
- PERHAPS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

THAT CAKE AT the dance in
Opera House basement last Thursday
night q large cake was voted to the
prettiest girl In the house at 10 cents
a vote. Miss Mary Murphy got 149
votes, Miss Sarah Frank I26. Miss
Murphy getting the cake by slight
majority. " / -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

Three of the wells in the court
house yard belong to the city, they
were built to furnish water in case Of
fire, for this reason fire plugs and not
pumps were put in them. The fourth
well which has a pump in it, belongs
to the county, who had this pump
put in to furnish water for the court
house, and for this reason it is kept
locked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

Every member Of the Temperance
Union should be present at the meet
ING next Monday night. There vii
he IN election ufnttecTs for tiIe IrAt
six nol II >, and ntleI proceedings
in, which all are Interested.
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DON'T WEAR OUT

Go to John Schuhmacher's Res
taurant for yoar square meal, and he
also has plenty of well ventilated
rooms for loagers by the day or week.
4 6-m. :"
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Mexico. Mo. Julv 9th ls-s

MEXICO, Mo, July 9th, 1878.
EDITOR LEDGER: This may certify
that | have been suffering with Piles
for the last six years. 14Dg.a Freeman
commenced treating my case about
Two months ago, and | am Low free
IRON pain and suffering, and consider
myself well.
$50 t r. g. MCKANry
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

JUDGE BUCKNER has written to q
number of his friends announcing his
intention to become a candidate for
Congress, in response to the calls Of
his constituency. He viii receive the
nomination without a struggle. Pike
county is solid for him.-Louisiana
journal. '
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

The senatorial contest was fore
shadowed at Jefferson City yester-
day. The result of that election will
In our modest opinion surprise some
people. -,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

MExIco, Mo-, July 9Th, 1873.
EDITOR LEDGER: | would state for
the benefit of any one who nay be
sufferers from that loathsome and
painful disease, Piles, that for the
last twenty-five years and up to q re-
cent period that l have been a terri
BILE sufferer from the disease. For
many years past l have been so badly
afflicted that ! had to abandon all oc-
equations that require much exertion
or standing on my feet; and yet /
suffered more or less every day, /
had tried many remedies, and at last
abandoned all hope of ever being
cured. On the 9th day of last May /
put myself under DIR. w. w. Free
mans treatment, and in six weeks I
was entirely cured. ] haven't now a
symptom OF the disease; have gained
ten pounds in weight, and feel better
than l have for twenty-five years
@ si. 0f I'D. Hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

ENGLAND and Turkey have made .
defensive treaty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

THE trouble with the Indians in the
Northwest 10 on the increase.
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STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-
Tl0N:
The following nominations were
made for state officers at Jefferson
City, July 10th:
Supreme Judge--Hon. T.. FL. Nor
ton, of Platte.
For Register Of haAds-sJames +.
MeHenry, Of Jackson.
Superintendent of Sehools-R ID.
Shannon, of Saline.
Railroad Commissioner-A. M.
Sewer, Newton county Times.
STATE AL COMMITTEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

), I'll. Woltz' cigar store is the
most popular place in town for the
boys.
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A;W. JONES, IF. McWILLIAMs.
st. Louis, Mexico.
o G 90 w. : G Y.

DRS. JONES 4 MCWILLIAMS
Have entered into. co-partnership in
the practice Of dentistry in ali Its
branches, and respectfully solicit The
patronage Of any in need of their SER
vices ALI work guaranteed to sbe
frst-class. Office over Bassford's, OPP
posite east door of court house, Mex
leo, Mo. win be found at Office at
all hours, day and night. : lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

Gov. PHELPS seems to be falling
out of the Senatorial race.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11
pKIMoctatio ueryhNffc,s.

Delegate 10 JEFFERSON CITY ELECT
Ep-DEMocRATIc CENTRAL COMMIT
TEE CHOSEN.
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And does not prevent the patient
from following his usual
occupation.
The plan Of treatment is q new dis
covery, and is known tn but
few of the medical
profession. Aa r -.

sas-Dr, Reilly a be found at all
times in Mexico, and Dir, freeman
viii be in Mexico ON Tuesdays and
Wednesdays of each week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

ITALY is going to have an exposi-
ton; one that will make Rome howl.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

W. Keath is night Waterman.
Try WOitz' j. w. Love cigar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11

Probate Court is now in session.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-07-11


RESOURCES.
Loans undoubtedly good }lS
s en pet s2o,72a 20
Overdrafts by solvent Gus ffH L.
-COu1efS- ="
Due from other banks,
good on sight draft. s,5O4 90
furni ture and fixtures. 549 ~
Bills of National Banks a
notes a. 4,77O 10
Gold coin. ( l20 90
Silver and other fractional
Il coin and carrency.....- .sf 81, W
Total. ~. y. ss4, 1913 20
CapitaI stock paid in. -. $4,000 90
Undivided declared divi- Es
bends, since Jan. /, 1873 III 40
Deposits subject to draft
at sight -lS,loS 10
Deposits subject to draft
at given dates ..,......- s82 "
~. Total. $34 8lS 20
STATE OF MISSOURI,
County of Audrain,
We. Il, w. Tureman, President,
r. II. Arnold, Cashier of said
bank, aid each of us, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true, to the best OF Il knowledge
and belief.
Il. w. TUREMAN, President.
! Il. r. ARNOLD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
mo this nth 1aV of .1ulV A ID. 1SES.
Witness my hanq and not4rial seal
hereto affixed, at ptAce, in Mexico,
Mo, the date last aforesaid. Com
missioned and qualified Tor IA term
expiring De-. 31st, 1872
j. Med. TRIMRLE,
Notary Public.
CasPept-Attest; s..
EDwARD RINEs,
? p B. Tooss Directors
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Mexico, Nilsson ri
Has for sale a large selection of town
and country improved and unim-
proved property at very low figures
and on reasonable terms.
represents the following old Sub
stantiai Companies:
tome N. f::......assets sc, 104 1851
Continental N. ". " 3.'O4OO85
lnsui ance Co. of N. A.
Philadelphia ..... assets 6.6OI 3
Fireman'sFriend CaI.IGold
assets. ,..;:......::.... 7os, s22
Fire Association Of Phila.
assets .;...;:...,,...... s,77s,651
N. british 81 Mercantile of
London Gold Capital. 10000. 900
Assets in the u. S......... I,767. 277
Liz INSURANCE.
North Western Mutual Life ms 70
assets. .... .s48iSsoR2 s95 03
Abstracts and convey nces Furnished
II reasonable terms, C-orresnon.
e e solited. eff
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gAt the close of business on the 18TH
day Of Jtne, 1878:
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! FIfru sBNI-ANNeAh I
STATEN at
Dfshs Financial Condi,ioa Ct te
M!azin Exchange Eaak,