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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07

THE number of candidates for
dOor-keeper, clerks and offices to be
filled by the two houses of the Tenn
essee legislature, will reach up into
the hundreds, it is said.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07

KEROSENE will soften shoes or
boots that have been hardened by
water, and make them as pliable as
when new.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07

TEOLOGIAN, of the New Orleans
Picayune: "The prOdigal mule
now saith, i will arise and go unto
my fodder"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07

a TABLESPOONFUL of turpentine
II boiled with your white clothes
will greatly aid the whitening pro-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07
BUGGIEs, CARRIAGES
And Spring Wagons.

We now have In stock a superior class of
Buggies, etc, that we offer at Reduced Prices,
as we want to keep our men at work through
the dull season. Examine our work and be
convinced that what we say we mean. We
use only the best material in the construc-
ton of our work. We have in stock q good
lot of secondhand work at low prices. Old
work taken in exchange as payment for
new. Repairing done on the shortest notice
and in the best manner.
Shop at the Old Baptist Church, corner
Commerce and Third streets, Clarksville,
Tenn.
June % ls7S-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-12-07
LAND FOR SALE.

The Col. H. G. Davis farm, containing 440
as any in Tennessee, located upon the edge
of Stewart county, one-half mile from the
Montgomery and one mile from the Christ
ian county line, eighteen miles from New
Providence and ten miles from the old Cum
berland Rolling Mill, will be offered for sale
m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

The watertown Dispatch prints five-
column poem on "The Convention OF
th. Lower Links" Perhaps ho saw
saees there.-Grdphie.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

"ISro the chaws Of DEATH. said the
man who fell among the teeth OF buzz
saw,-Ksoksik Consultation.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

PIRIs reporter. describing a duel.
SAYS: "rhe witnesses placed the two
adyersariss at an equal distance from
each other"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

A YRixsp ot ours has just gone to
Germany. He will doubtless have
voyage Of pleasure on Lloyd.-Bosso"
Ho~f.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

Hk that runs may read--a great many
things concerning his character, ssPe-
cially II he runs for an Office.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

A CouoEs baby has been born with
only one eye. but We may at least trust
IL Till keep that out to the main chance
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

"HOv can We help our town. asks
a Chicago editor. Did you ever Try
leaving itp-Cineiuadii Saturday N'gh.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

4, csn mais money fasssf d vork for us tl,as
" q anything slse. Capital no. required, vs
Win start you. Si2 per day d home made b.
tina. Costiy out1t and terms frss. Addfcss
nhi en- THUl 3 co.. Augusta, Hains,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

"wIL you name the bones OF the
head 2" "I've got 'em all in my head,
Professor, but I can't give them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

A wrsr HILL woman calls her hus.
band Darkest Hour. because he comes
Just before morning.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

WHEN Q halter fits hat to your era
mum he cap sizes your head. doesn .
he ?-Gordndd Enterprise.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13
INVALUABLE.

uNVAkOtAo
Mecr. WITS d rorrrn, Wholesale prueEfsts.
Boston, Massi Ceaflsm<s.-thayefo forsome months
felt 10 . duty that ovs TO sursrinS humanity 20
rived ffon, the uss ofsAspoHD's RAptcAL CrHs
Toa cArAhnu- formore than 20 years have been
afiicted with this very trouolssope complAint
hsvs tried all tho remedies that could rnd, put
without material cr pemA3snt oenenl LsstfAl
the disease had arrived 81 that state that muss
hays reliefor die. Tho entire menlbranous sy,tem
had become so infaaed. and the stomach 30 disco
6ered. that tt wNs doubtful matter whether
could 70 10 the PAcfc coast. orifl did 70 whether
should live % como back or not. Isaw an Adver.
Ssement OF this medicine, and although being very
tneredulous about specifics or no.trums OF any
ind yet In sheer tried this, and " a
ai once benefted byi The changes Of climate
q Chronic disease of he liver. and my see- over 20
may prevent my entlre restoration. but the pene-
ft derive nom its daily use = 20 me tardhdeis,
ard an hoping to be completely cured. and 81
Last arrive at : rcspeetaoie old age.
Ifthis statement Of my c $50 can be OF nyserytce
Co those afiicted have been. and enable you 20
bring this remedy into more gvneral use especially
on the Pacinc coast (where u !. much neededl. my
Very truly yours. HENRY WELLS
ArroRA. n. Y. June, ISIS ofwelh, h,fEgo6Co.
Zach pset,ge contains Dr. esnfords Improved
fnhallng Tube, and f1ll directions for use In all
eases, Price ti0n For sale BY all WholesAle and
Retail Druggists and Dealers throughoutth the United
ktaies and Csnsf.s. WEEKS a POrTkR, General
Agents and Wholesale Drugxists. Boston. Ma
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

Tn, .llenee was hrOk-n: Don't be too
suss." pipsd the midnight mosquito.
Elm the last ro-e of summer
Left humming alone.
All my b.oAted eomplhions
Have pseked up and g''se.
Tneu he sbar psned bis Dill
.nd pr seeded Ia oil
-Brotiya rSiOn.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

No wonder the climate didn't agree
with him when none OF his acquain-
tances ever could.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

A .sllor lad, On voyage bent.
wx,eI o. his love . hong saiieu;
.You ssk -klf IL . ny tsafts intent
To BE-. my dear. forever true.
Az. ave. nv les, this parting smsck
NJ dep. undyifg z love sh.,l tell
she sniBd sni save the d hen bsrk-.
IN. partlns srts,ed The heavy ss,h.
Aud yacht
We wOt
That parting tasted wherry well.
81. LOsis JOsrHdk.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

nEposrrs ofcoIs OR BULLION received.
I.ither on opon account or 10 issue CEk.
TIPlCATRS therefor, payable tat the option OF
the hnlder) In Gold hin or Ban Francisco; TO
make collections, purchase Bullion at the most
favorable rates, or advance coin thereon when
forwarded 70 the Parent Bank In San francisco;
cells bills Of Exchange, and transaets General
Ranking bu uslnssR.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

swxrrxSrSo ones coffee Is generally
the frst stirring event OF the day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-11-13

The first bush created Is, Of course,
the elder bush. Bosioa Transcript.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
Daniel Wilcox, editor of the Quincy
Wing died on Sunday, May 18Th.
LADDONIA ITEMS.
LADDONIA. Mo-. May ~. rs.

LADDoNIA, Mo-, May ~, rs.
An interesting time is expected to-
night at the Murphy meeting. We
see that Mr.. Med. Trimble has ar
rived on the evening train and
there is great expectations of hearing
a good speech. AL temperance
meetings have been forbidden being
held in the school house by one Of
''the legal voters and taxpayers" of
the district. That application, sup
plication and prohibation order has
been granted the illegal gentleman"
and under the same law all meetings
aside from school purposes are pro-
hibited. The depot will be used for
Sunday school, preaching, Murphy
meetings, lectures, &c. Squire Gil
liland very kindly furnished a DOM
for the G.. L. Lodge to meet in, and
now all move on as quiet as q ''mar-
riage bell"
Last Saturday night while the G.
I. Lodge was in session, the house
formerly occupied as a saloon was
entered by a few ''specialties of man.
kind and they kept up sucE. us Aoise
that they might have awakened the
"Seven Sleepers" had they been in.
Some of them represented the crow
ing Of Il rooster, splendidly. Posi-
bly, it may have been a sign like in
the days Of our Saviour, that some
one would betray the temperance
cause, before the ''cock crowed three
tines"
Tramps or some n not tramp,
entered Mr.. Bruton's residence, oc-
cupied by Mr.. Andrist and wife, n
night last week, and stole a good
supper, for which they left their
tracks for pay. Now we don't mean
Sunday school tracks.
There is talk of Laddonia having q
barber shop, we forget the name of
the proposed barber; and some talk
of building a town hall.
Miss Annie Caloreth is visiting in
Mexico.
Mr.. Calbreath is putting n new
coat Of paint on his residence.
The farmers are generally through
planting corn. ANNIE LAURA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
MACHINE SHOPS.

Now is the time for the citizens of
Mexico TO work for the location of
the new machine shops at this place.
1t will require some effort and a little
money, to accomplish this very de-
sirable object, but no enterprise or
acquisition could be made to our
city with the same amount of each,
that will st all compare with the
benefits to be derived from the build
ing Of the shoIs here. Enterprising
citizens and all who feel an interest in
the future welfare of Mexico should
move in this matter at once, and not
cease to labor for it., until actually
obtained. Other towns, not poss-
csSing half the Intelligence, ability,
and capital now in this place, are
losing no time in making their claims
know and their weight felt. There
is nothing like having 4 good start in
{ contest of any sort, and especially
in this instance should Mexico b,
vide awake and acting early. We
understand that cX-Gov. Hardin,
prompted by his proverbial liberality
and love for town and county, is
ready both to give and to work in be-
half Of this important enterprise. w
hope many others will also feel the
necessity of prompt action, ami dc
likewise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
APOLOGY.

The only apology that We have to
make to the many readers of the
LEDGER for this issue of the paper
being so much more repletc with
news and readable matter this week
than usual. is, that the editor-in-
chief is absent-having gone down to
New Orleans to inspect Capt. Ead's
~jetties, to give him a little advice, if
advisable, and to test the depth of
the Mississippi river by wading it in
the deepest channel. He may also
visit Washington City before his re-
turn, and investigate the doings of
Congress, and make a Murphy speech
for Mrs. Hayes. He expected when
he left home to be gone some time
if not Il little longer. Should he re-
turn however, before the time clap
scs, he will probably be at home that
much sooner than he anticipated. We
offer him our thanks for the privi-
lege of furnishing the readers of his
paper a live issue in his absence, and
have ordered that a copy of the same
be carefully filed away in the archives
of the LEDGER office, in order that he,
together with succeeding generations
may read aid profit thereby; and
lastly, We wish him q long, tedious
and laborious journey, and finally,
when his mission is ended, a glowing
return to loved ones at home, who
had forgotten his departure.
A. NJ. PATTERSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The Murphy meeting on last Mon
day evening was, as usual, largely
attended. The interest in this grand
cause seems rather to grow than to
diminish. Week after week the large
hall is filled to Overflawing with the
glad hearts of our citizens, singing
temperance songs and listening TO
the grandest temperance lectures
ever delivered in Mexico. We have
been listening to temperance lectures
ia different parts of this and many
otaer states, all our life, and can
t~ruthfully say that Mexico has three
or four of the best lecturers we evel
heard speak on this subject.
The meeting was opened by the
president, DIR. Russell, and minutes
read by Secretary Carroll. The
speeches of the evening were made
by Messrs. Buckner, Ricketts, and
Elder Brooks.
The hour of meeting is changed to
I ~ O'Clock instead of 8 p. H., as
heretofore. The gallery will be re-
served for ladies exclusively, and
gentlemen accompanying ladies.
After tie regular business of the
evening, the meeting adjourned tc
meet again on next Monday evening
at Z 1-2 O'Clock. Remember the
hour and be there promptly on time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
A \ CELEBRATION.

The Emerald Beneficial Associa-
ton, and the Father Mathew Total
Abstinence and Benevolent Society
will hold a grand Fourth of July cell
ebration in the grove East of Landon
ID. Craig's dwelling, Mckee Mo.
Speeches, reading of the Declaration
of independence. Music and vari
Gus amusements will be the order of
the day. No North no South, come
one come all, and enjoy an old fash
ioncd Fourth Of July Celebration.
Show by your presence that the spirit
of ''7G' still lives. Posters next
week. BY order of the Executive
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
PUBLIC SCHOOL.

The second years session of Mexl-
co public school, under the able su-
perintcndancy of Prof. Culley closed
on last Friday. Business prevented
our attendance on the closing eXer-
ciscs, but we are informed by all who
were present that we have conversed
with, that the examination in all
branches and departments was
thorough and eminently satisfactory.
That Mexico can now boast of the
best public school, and best choir Of
teachers in North Missouri, is admit
ted on all sides. We can Justly feel
proud of having such an institution
Of learning in our midst. Prof. Gull
ley's great experience in managing
scholars, together with his ability rs
a profound scholar, emincntly quail
ties him to fill the high trust contided
to him by the patrons of this institu-
ton. The teachers associated with
Prof. Culley are all experienced, fine
scholars, constituting a choir of in
structors not surpassed,-if equaled
by II in North Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

Up to the present time, the wheatand
oats crops of Audrain county were
never see better by the coolest in
habitants." The corn crop is looking
remarkably fine, and more was plant
ed this season than usual. The APP
pie crop will be light, but peaches,
cherries, plumbs. grapes &C., are in
abundance, and promise a much larg-
err yield than ever known before.
The editors, together with the coons
and possums are looking forward to a
good time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

TIE new and commodious board
ing house recently erected by the
county, and now under the manage
ment of Dep. Sheriff Robt. Steel is
doing a lively business. The board
ers, nine in number, all seem to be
we'll pleased with the fare furnished
them, and also with the price ofsame.
We cannot say at this time whether
the location will prove a healthy one
for all the inmates or not. The SAM
tary committee may conclude by the
middle of June that this building is
rather crowded, and ship some of the
boarders to jefferson City. If people
are determined to board at such in
stitutions, we hope Mexico will re-
ceive her full share of patronage and
the county profit by the same.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

LOUISIANA AHEAD.-Gen. w. T..
Clark of the U. S. Treasury depart
ment, Washington, ID. c., and former
ly a member of congress from Iowa,
visited Louisiana last week for the
purpose of examining the accounts of
Collector A. G. Stewart. Gen. Clark
Is a genial gentleman, but keen and
cunning. He said he knew all about
&c 1. Stewards stewardship before he
reached here, and it was no surprise
TO him to find the accounts without q
flaw. although FIVE million dollars
were involved in the examination.
This is the only district internal rev
enue office in the United States with
q perfect reyenue.-Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
BENTON CITY, Mo-. May 26, '7S

BENTON CITY, Mo-. May &c, '7S.
EDITOR LEDGER:-I, with q num-
Der of friends, attended church at
Seed Ticks on last Sabbath, and had
the pleasure of hearing two sermons
delivered by Brother Sallee, of the
Christian church. We had dinner on
the ground, and in the language of
that distinguished Irish descendant,
Jesse O'Neil, 1--WE had bountiful
plenty"
l think the Murphy movement a
success at Seed Tick saw some ladies
with from ten to forty blue badges,
gents usually one.
I Old Uncle ST must be sick, as his
usually smiling c~ountenance was not
seen at church; his friends think he
must have overhead himself in the race
for road overseer.
A party visited the school house for
the purpose of obtaining a drink of
water, mind you. On entering the
school room we were led to exclaim in
the language of the verdant poet,
sob, the mud, the beautiful mud!"
We organized ourselves into a COM
mlttee of the whole to devise means
for the cleansing of the house. One
of the heavy men of Seed Tick was
called upon to act as chairman, which
he accepted with the utmost grace.
After several propositions had been
made, one Of the party proposed to
bring his pillow, scraper and teams and
remove the dirt, provided the road
overseer would give him credit on his
rosd tax for the year 1878. After
which the meeting adjourned sine die.
More
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
RJTTLEDGE & TRELOAR'S

Is the place to get your boots and
shoes made. They work none but
the best material. The senior part
ner has had thirty years experience
in the bu.iness has m de cutting and
filing a specially for ,wensy, has had
charge of thao department in some of
the best establishments in the United
States, such as H. Eolinus, Lancas-
te., Pa. /; George S. Clogg, Balti-
more, Md. Thomas Flaningan, Colum-
bia, South Carolina, Nets, Land
and Leavell, Newberry South Caro-
lima Lavell ard Rutledge, Newberry,
South Carolinai p. s. Mitchell,
Mexico, Mo. n. Lakeland, Mexico,
Mo.
They have the hest sewed work
man in North Missouri. Call and
see their samples and reduced price
list, D II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The st. Louis Communists made
quite a display in that city on the
10Th inst. They had a street parade
in which about 1000 persons we're in
procession. They marched through
different streets, attended, by q crowd
of lockers on, and finally assembled
at a park, where speeches were made,
and a great demonstration Of patriot
ism and philanthropy, SO called, to-
gether with a huge down-pouring of
mean spirits &c. No damage done
SO far.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

MI. ST npson, whose house was
burned recently IN this city, an ae-
count of which was given in last
weeks paper, has had a settlement
with the insurance Company with
whom he was insured, and has re-
ceiveG every dollar of insurance
money due on the same. The re-
ports so currently circulated in town
at the time of the burning, charging
MIR. Simpson of having set fire to his
house, were prov en- to have been with
out any foundation of truth what
ever. The Insurance Company was
entirely satisfied of Mr.. Simpsons
innocence of the charge, and paid his
loss at once. We have not learned
whether MI. Simron intends to re-
build at Once or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30
COUNCIL
MEXICO, Mo-. Nav p. 1878.

~ N ~ 49,
Council met in regular session. All
members present. Mayor Fowler pre-
siding. Committee appointed to settle
with J. B. Botkin, Ex-city Weigher,
granted further time.
Committee on Ribble & Ferris claim
t1land on Liberty streetreported they
had nothing definite to offer. Com
mittee discharged.
On motion of Mr.. Barnes, a COM
mitee of three was appointed to con-
fer with Mr.. Runkle and the County
Commissioners in reference to build
iny sewer from jackson street to city
limits. Mayor appointed Graham,
| Pollock and Barnes.
On motion of Doc Graham, proper
ty owners on north side of Monroe
street, from the southeast corner Of
w, Ii. Woodward's property to east
Slu VI LloIo SIICtt, NSlc oloSlcA "
build new sidewalk.
On motion of j. c. Barnes, proper
ty owners on south side of Jackson
street, from public square to Western
avenue, were ordered to put down
SIDEWALK.
On motin of DIR. Luckie, property
owners on east side of Clark avenue
IRON II. r. bridge to DIR. Flint's prop
erty: ordered to put down sidewalk.
! Onmotinn of VIM. Pollock, Street
Commissioner ordered to repair hand.
rail on bridge on Monroe street, west.
Also repair sidewalk from Railroad
BRYCE to Depot.
he following accounts were allow.
ed md warrants ordered:
MSchappe, street work...... IS 5 4(
TN. Gill & Co., hardware. 2 4
Up. Dunn, street work. 3 on
! J.F. Llewellyn, drngs........ Q;
, n ~ t-ItttCN , Stlttl Yum $500 L l.
Us. Gallop, street work ..... IL 81
1otal. d
Street and Alley Committee ordered
t. have nuisance abated in alley bach
C Ringo House.
On motion of A. G. Barnes, Bridges
ad Murray were appointed to have
(ty Ordinances recorded.
On motion of Dir. Luckie, A. J
Barnes, VIM. Pollock and Joe Muir,
'ay were appointed to procure thu
Oan Of $1,000 for street purposes
!, ntll the event for current year be
objected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

There IS quite a struggle for the
mastery in the weather department
now going on between Prof. Tice,
and the celebrated lecturer, Mr..
Powell. The old Prof. however
seems to uncork and let it spill,
whether Mr.. Powell hes an appoint
ment to lecture in Mexico or not.
We would suggest that the two great
O. men have an understanding in
this matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The young folks, together with some
older ones, are making strenuous eff
forts to organize a lodge of Good Tenn
plar's in our city. An organization OF
this kind, composed of live, working
members is something that will do Il
vast deal of good, and should receive
the encouragement of all good citi-
zens. BY all means let us have the
Lodge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The fat editor, ~(generally known
as Neal Keeton) of the Intelligencer,
is suffering with an attack Of rheuma-
tism in the back to such degree that
he a neither walk straight, sit crook
ed, lie still, wink his eyes or think of
a single sentence in the bible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

Mrs. Ida B. Cardwell, an old resi-
dent of this county, left for Waco,
Texas, last Tuesday evening, where
she will make her home with hel
daughter in the future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The Hardin College girls give it as
their opinion after mature deliberation
and special examination, that there's
too much shirt collar and too little
young man in the present fashions, to
he substantial
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

But few candidates for county offices
show their hands thus far, but many
are bushN hacking around through the
county, interviewing the granger as
he wrestles with the active crab-grass
and the festive rag weed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

The General Conference of the NJ.
r. Church, South, which meets every
four years, is now in session in At
Ianta, Ga. \ bishop will not he elect
ed to fill the vacancy O~ccasioned by
the death OF Bishop Marvin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

J. NJ. Marmaduke has gone to Ham
nibal to take part in the Ascension
day celebration there. He will visit
friends and relations in Shelby coun-
tv before his return. His little son,
Johnnie, accompanied him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

If the gentleman 60 who by mis-
take carried off a stool from Schar-
Zach & Halls drug store the Other
evening will be kind enough to return
it. no questions will he asked about
his name, as it is already known, and
he will be treated to soda water and
allowed to sit on the stool while drink
inr Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-05-30

When you see Il woman balancing
herself on IN foot. kicking the other
wildly behind her and skilltully swoop-
ing up III her hand a fan-tail train,
don't be afraid; she isn't going to
have II tit-she's about to cross Il
twelve inch gutter.