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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

propose to advertise the lands len
for sale or trade with me, by circular
and advertisement in all the leading
papers in the north, east and south,
and all parties sending me full des-
cription of lands and prices will get
the benefit of such advertisement this
fall. No charges unless Gale or trade
is made satisfactory to owners.
G.. w. Baker, Real Estate Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
TERRIBLE.

You make a terrible mistake if you
don't call at the Mexico WOODEN mill
store, on the north side 0the square,
to buy your jeans, socks, yarn, COM
forts and WOODEN goods Of every vari-
ETY.. Mr.. Tomlinson, one OF the
most accommodating statesmen in
Mexico, takes pleasure in showing
goods. zSu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

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 sleepless-
ness, and will cure any case. Price
fifty cents q box, 80 pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG N. Eutaw St., Baltimore,
ma ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
FI.EGANr

ANY one wishing a neat and useful
Christmas present should call at
Mixers notion store and examine
the scroll work of j. d. Moore. who has
on exhibition and for sale some of the
neatest brackets, card baskets, &C.,
g.. we ever saw. Give them your
notice. "a I'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or adj
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, Mo
lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
notice of FINAL settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all the
creditors of Mrs. Henrietta Scliiefier,
deceased, and oil athers Interested IN
her estate, thatI will as administra-
tor of said estate, at the next term OF
the Probate Court of Audraln county,
to be held on the 14th dayo january,
1879, at the Court House in Mexico,
make final settlement OF aid estate.
ID. e. SHEA,
s44f Publis Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
Christmas Time.

Yes! dear happy Christmas! How
many bright and followed associa-
tons cling fondly around u grand
old Christmas day! No other time
in all the year is so universally regard
ed by the nations of the earth. 1t is
well ; and deserves wen more sacred
observation than is accorded to it,
for all honor and glory is due to the
birthday of the humble Babe of the
Manager. In the JOY and excitement
which is attendant upon this holiday
many are liable to forget the rever-
ence due Him who came to the earth
long centuries ago to save a perishing
world-forget him in their pleasures,
anu worship at the shrine of Bacchus.
No other event in all the history of
the world can be compare ed to the
mission of our Savior upon the earth.
All the deeds of love and mercy that
has ever been performed for suffering
humanity are very small i'll COMPARE
son with this one great act of infinite
| compassion and self-sacrifice. Mil
hons of weary wanderers have been
led up to the Golden Gates by the
gentle spirit of Him who came to
bring "glad tidings of joy" to all
people.
Then, when we meet in gay-decked
cathedrals, or in brilliantly-lighted
temples, and receive precious gifts of
love and affection from our friends,
let us be grateful for the N great
gift which we shall possess forever.
To many of US each succeedingChrist-
mas has found some cherished hope
or happy prospect of the year before,
dimmed or passed away-the present
only serves to remind us of all these
sorrows and withered buds of prom
Use. Never heed such dismal reminis-
cences-dwell not upon the past
reflect not upon present blessings, of
which every man has many; not on
your past misfortunes, of which all
men have some.
Who can be insensible to the out
pourings of good feeling, and the
honest Interchange of affectionate at
tachment which abound at this season
of the year? There seems a ! lagici in
the very name OF Christmas! Petty
jealousies and discordS are forgotten ;
social feelings are awakened in
bosoms to which they have long been
strangers. Those who have met and
passed each other with avertcd gaze
or a cold look OF recognition bury
their past animosities in present hap
pineos. Kindly hearts that have yearn-
ed toward each other. but have been
withheld by false notions of pride
and self-dignity, are again all united
and all is kindness and b~cnevolence .
All! dear, glad Christmas! Would
that you lasted the whole year !!
Christmas! How dear 10 the very
word, and how many holy and sweet
membranes cluster around it. and
how many hearts have been made
happy by it; how m"ny deeds of love
and kindness have been performed in
the brilliancy of its sweet sunlight.
May it ever remain the same holy
festive day, and be crowned with
deeds of love and Kindness. May its
grand central light glow brighter and
brighter until every human soul shall
bow at the Redeemer's feet, land
crown him Lord of all" PET.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
Strayed or Stolen!

IRON the undersigned, on Liberty
l. street, Mexico, about the 10th of
November, one dark red cow, about
z years old, half of one horn off /; also
branded on the left hip with the letter
IL. ANY one delivering said COW, or
giving information of her wherea-
bouts, will be literally rewarded.
35-4t G.. g. MINOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

n. NJ. Hill sold last Monday, to
j. S. Jones, of Mexico, 20 shoats
10 months old, which averaged 232
pounds at % 40 per hundred. How
is this for pigs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
Lost.

In Mexico or Fulton, n day last
week, pocket-book with stock papers
and railway passes. The finder will
be rewarded by leaving the same at
this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
WARMING

To all who owe the Parlor boot and
shoe shop; money is what 1 want by
the first of January, 1879. Cash is
what 1 work for on and after the first
of January, 1879.
35-2t d. C. KNoDER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

How rs it that young men who get
a salary ofs5 a week, cam pay ~ so
an hour for sleighing three Or four
times a week? This is what keeps
the working man down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

o. Scott, representative of West
minister, carried off the first honor at
the state oratorical contest at Glas-
gov last week. He will represet this
state at Indiapolis in the interstate
contest in May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

j. Farr Frazier, who has just NOV
ed to this county from Ohio, wishes
to rent a small farm with a eomforta-
bic house, with wood and water con-
venient. Mr.. Frazier is agood farm
er and we welcome him to this coun-
ty. He was induced to move to Mis-
souri, by reading the fourth of July
issue of the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

j. j. Gill has our thanks for most
valuable statistics for this issue of
the LEDGER. We know Of no mar in
Mexico that takes mure interest
in the welfare Of this city and county
than J, J Gill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
Notice of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given, that ! will
at the January term, 1879, of Audrain
Probate Court, on Monday, the 18th
day of January, A. D., 1879, make
final settlement of the estate Of A. r.
Dudley, deceased.
FELIX DUDLEY,
Executor of A. +. Dudley, deed.
Dec. 9th. 1873. S4-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Santa Claus has engaged rooms at
DR.. PatMerson's drug store, where he
will be pleased to meet all who want
a present. Everybody come. 35-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

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., 1878-12-26
FOR RENT.

One elegant store room IN the east
! side of the square, now occupied by
RutIedge & Treloar as a boot and
shoe store. For terms apply to Mrs.
Shootman, north east corner square.
33-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Just received at Opera House
Grocery, fine line of coffees. Mocha
coffee, lava coffee and Golden Rio
coffee. New Louisiana Sugar House
Syrup and Maple Syrup. Soft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you want a first class shave or q
stylish hair cut you should call on
Little Mack, the boss barber, in the
Palace Barber Shop under new saw
1nps' bank. III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
VAEDALEA.

This enterprising town is situated
in the Northeast corner of Audrain
county and close upon the counties
Of Pike and Rails, laid off in 1870,
by the late Amos Ladd, Col. Aaron
Mc.Pike and Col. j. j. Haden. 1t is
the second town in the county, in
point of size and Importance, and
pedig rec, the first in enterprise and
public. spiritedness. Here reside
some of the very best citizens OF the
county, and the wealthiest mar in the
county, Col. Aaron McPike. &. 6.
Daniel & Bro, late of your city, have
built up as large a trade as is enjoyed
bv any other firm in the county, and
in many ways have added ley life
and zest to the trade of the place
which is increasing daily.
The imports and exports of the yea
lust closed have been as follows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you want to insure your property
call 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., 1878-12-26

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., 1878-12-26

There is at present " drug stores
one mixed drug and grocery store;
five dry goods end grocery stores;
two exclusively grocer stores; two
hardware stores one first-class tin
ware factory; one first class boot and
shoe store and factory; one number
one tailoring establishn rent; two ho-
tells Touring mill tire e blacksmith
and wagon shops; two good livery
stables: one number one harness
shop; two millinery stol res; one good
bakery with grocery sto re and res
taurant attached. Ther e is to be es-
tablished in the spring, & nursery
Our public institutions are, a news
paper, Northern and Sou thern Metho-
dist, Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian
and German Lutheran cl lurches, En-
glish and German schools, Masonic,
Odd Fellows and A. o. u. w. LODI
| ges; Odd Fellows encampment;
three doctors two lawyers; one real
estate agency; good templars' lodge.
a nd one saloon. We also have sew
el-al carpenters, a lumber yard and a
flu rniture and undertaker's establish
m, ent. What We want is nor people
with more money to make more bust
mes s houses and bring more trade.
We are more than 20 miles distant
from any large town, and must, there
fore, soon become as large town as
Fult on, Mexico, Paris, Louisiana,
Columbia, and that class of towns
scat tered over the state at a near dis.
lance of25 miles apart, and average
population of $500 to 5000. Lands
and town lots are cheap, and abund-
ant, and no spot in the West offers
SO great inducements to emlgrants.
In the eight years CT its settlement
the c ountry contiguous to town has
never known a failure of crops,
though our neighbers have run short
several times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Elder Brooks addresses the people
of Sturgeon tonight on the merits of
the A. O. u. w. order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Ifyou want to buy or rent a sewing
machine go to J. B. Clark. SAT-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you are troubled with catarrh,
try L. A. McConnell's sure cure.
Don't let it run into consumption as
have hundreds in the past, andin this
way reach a permateur grave. PITT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you want to sell, buy, Or exchage
county or town property, call on ID.
f. Shea. Office in Opera block,
Mexico, Mo. lit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.

All creditors and others interested
in the estate of Hannah Davis, de-
ceased, are notified that the under
signed Administrator of said estate
intends to make final settlement Of
his administration of SAID estate at
the next term of the Probate Court
of Audrain county, Missouri, to be
holden at the court house In Mexi-
co, on the second Monday in Janua-
ry, 1879.
JOSEPH DAVIS,
Administrator of estate Of Hannah
Davis. daaeased. SS-4J
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

If you want an easy shave or your
hair cut in style, call at the Palace
Barbershop under new Savings bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

The best old Kentucky whiskles
for medical purposes, at DIR. Patter-
sons drug store. o5-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Go to Ricketts, & Emmon's for all
kinds of rubber goods, boots shoes
and over coats. 35-Zt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Fine toilet soaps at DR.. Patterson's
drug store, north side the spare. ct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Fresh prunes currents and nice
Christmas candies, just received at
Opera Houss Grocery. Soft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Chicken Cholera Cure at DIR. Pat
~terson's drug store. 1t never fails.
2S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
STRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN UP by Samuel j. Bovine.
l. of Sailing township, Audrain Co.,
Mo, and posted before the undersign-
ed, a justice of the peace within and
for said county, as a ST. az, one small
three year old steer, collar white, witt,
yellowish brindle sides and neck; no
marks or brands perceivable. APP
praised at the sum of twenty dollars
by NJ. V. Baker, S. Defigh and VIM.
Anderson, after being duly sworn for
the same. Given under my hand this
November 10Th, 1878.
36-2t G.. W. HOLLOWAY, j. p.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26
Stanley in Africa.

A most exciting, fascinating and absorbing
book OF thrilling adventures. A complete record
OF the great explorations in the heart OF me Daxk
20. by Henry M. Stanley, No ether edition cah
eompsre with 1t for ntfractiveness and cheapness
and 81 Convinced, or to save time send 90 cenis
nj once for canvassing book, and state choice %
fownships. Profuse1y ilinstrAted. Over seven
hnndred pages. Price, only eS25
Address, FORSHEE 3 McMAklN,E
lss wcst Fifth st. Cincinnafi, our..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

The best and cheapest perfumery
is kept at DR.. Patterson's drug store,
north side the square. 35-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Fine hair oil at DR.. Patterson's
drug store, north side the square. ct
Try the Little Gossip 5 cent cigar
at Opera House Grocery. 35-tf.
Best cigars in town at DR.. Patter-
sons drug store. 35-2t
Plymouth Rock cigars at Oyster
Parlor. "a If.
For reliable insurance, call on
Shea. It'll.
The incest place in town is the
Oyster Parlor. "a u.
Materials for Wax Flowers at DR..
Patterson's drug store. 2o-u
Take you lady to the Oyster par
Ior. 81 tt.
Trimmed hats for so cents at
27-tf. Mrs. Hardness.
Shea is always on hand when you
have a loss by fire. lift.
Fine Perfumery-call at DR.. Pat
terson's drug store. 2Stf
The best and cheapest perfumery
is kept at DIR. Patterson's drug store,
north side the u 35-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Fine Perfumery-call at DR.. Pat
terson's drug store. 2otf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Shea is always on hand when you
have a loss by fire. 1ltf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Trimmed hats for so cents at
27-tf. Mrs. HARDING's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Take you lady to the Oyster par
lor. "a II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Materials for Wax Flowers at DR.
P%atterson's drug store 2o-u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Fine hair oil at DIR. Patterson's
drug store, north side the square. ct
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Try the Little Gossip 5 cent cigar
at Opera House Grocery. Soft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Plymouth Rock cigars at Oyster
Parlor. "a tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

Best cigars in town at DR.. Patter-
sons drug store. 35-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-26

The incest place in town is the
Oyster Parlor. IA I'll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-26
McCREERY'S FALL OPENING.

Those in quest of novelties were evidently
satisfied yesterday the opening Of James McCreery
for toilets from the hands Of Pngat and Worth and bon
nets from Pariset displayed. Nevertheless, among
these conspicuous for Richness and design,
articles made by McCreery, which did not suffer by
parisou with imported garments The princesse style
remains the avOrte dinner and evening dresses the
skirts are less complicated, aud fat trimmings the
most stylish. Evening dresses POmpadOur, with
half flowing sleeve. Among the most noticeable cos
tunes was bridal o. creme white damass6, made
pracesse STYLE cut PonpadOur and buttOned down the
trout The psittngs the front Of damasse
corded with satiu finished with duchesse point. The
round train was heavily draped with satin and damasse
and garnitured with sprays Of orange blossoms and
roses An evening dress Of pale blue damasse cut
Gu prucesse Alternate piaitngs crossed the 'front.'
edged with whaebOne fringe. The fan train made
satin shirFings which hung sasbes OF damasse
suits, was OF dark seal brown camePB hair, made
with SKIRT Overdress, and outside jacket. This
tnUmed with dOvc-cOlOTed satin, cut IN bands and
stitched on the plated hOunce and OveFdress. The
Jacket was made long, with fancy back, plated and
flushed off with bows All the Yaencicnnes lace
dresses were trimmed with white hOunce.
TdeTe has been htBle change IN children's
dresses and In clOaks. III the Spring bOnnets were
acknUW ged small those at yesterdays opening
smaller STILL there large hats, which will PROBABLY
be popular for evening wear. satin and velvet tfim-
mines, with feathers ornaments aud fancy brads
OF white uncut velvet corded with heavy gold and sill
yer cable a white ostrich plume fell over the crown
caught down &C the side with bow OF silver and gold
and "a butterfly Of green bronze.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-26
nrCIsInNH-hEpr. qh.

Supreme Court hdmbTs-By Judge Donohue.-
In ne matter 81 the Hard and Wauscot-
ing Company granted sheriff and a1oihe as Rob
eTtsMoton denied In the matter Of the h0ninore BeDeV-
oent 5oceIY -Grantod. schlesanger ast M,yehSSsrg-
Papers nsulnconL Woodruff agt MoOdrun-N0t sunclent
a. u other proceedings The New York Life Insurance com
pany agt schnedcTPaperS not sufficient Taylor agt NIL
ler.-GrauteL ~.
and au0tbr-Prued ordered file. Leonard agt Leon
al Findings settled and signed
SDeridt by Judge SedEwick-The western union
TELEGRAPH Company agt Harrington a. alOrder settled
Uatrb All. tho Mayor. etc Judgment ordered
By Judsc Van VursL-Siilmau agL Alderman 60 aL-Ap-
poation granted referred & Wilbur lauemore o-,
counsellor atiaW TrOw Printing and BOOkbnding Company
act granted aud undertaking approved IA hs
matter OF application OF Calmann.-POunon granted and
order Murray agt Bfuman ct alhe AFFIDAVIT should
disclose the merits clearly % Justify the ouer
asked. 1 think 1t does schenek agL Ohver-OrleI
granted nunham agt us MtfcAnule Muta
Company-The service the attorney - sufficient Pake
agt Prou Abb y e. fiS Tho parry should appear 10 DO
examined the TN uay Of October at m Kate Haas
t Adam ilaas-Repor confirmed ard Judgment
divorce favor " the panth ouiereL The Madison Ave
nue R,pst Church agL WyckOm a--Ordered that this
acton be- the day calendar and set down for a
fr mo drs Monday October 1878 Bauye agt tho Met
ropoan Elevated Railway Company Order granted ora,
ham AIT Orered that this cause be restored
TO the general calendar and down for trial for the st
Monday OF November 1878.
Common Pieas-Speciai TTm-By Judge Robinson.
-Behrrus agt Robinson andothers-Caso and amendments
settled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-26

coming into pow er not the least would be the triumph
these identical hereaes IN finance to which you are
IendIn the great weight Of your respected name -,
There thousands Of millions OF properly IN the
Northern States dependent for its value upon the MAIN
OF public credit and the assurance OF sOuhu
currency. This is not the property OF the rch nere
but OF all classes; OF every man who has deposit III
SAVINGS bank OF every man who owns state, municl
pal railway security OF every man VINO mas pohc
insurance his house, his ship or ms Hie OF
every widow orphan whose bread Is derived IfCm
trust funds of every pensiOner whose fUel ana Who's
food depend the monthly stipend paid him Tor service
and suffering in the For all these chsses ana 0thers
that might enumerate, scattered IN Northern 5utes
from Maine California the Southern BOurDpns are nOt
the appointed guardians the natural protectors But
becomes alarming when their Efforts alned anu
abetted by your weghty and eloquent words by your
great and Venerated name. - - =,
In all great struggles in the political world issues ne
generalzed and details are left out OF slght go
win be with this financial question There can DC eus
two sides Il for honest money! the otner iOL
wild innaton;" the one for MAINTAINING the Iata and
honor the Nation the other leading to the verge anu
possibly leapng over the precpee OF repndstion ,ne
one composed mainly those who stood by the govern
ment I'm the hour Of its trial the other deriving its
chief strength from those who sought To destroy the
Union of the States In the party for honest money
there will in the end be many Democratic ana an
sorry admit that irredeemable paper has found some
of It's abes advocates IN the ranks or the hepuoncah
party. am with great respect
Yours very sincerely, -
j. g. BLAINE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-26
TERRIBLY BEATEN IN A FIGHT.
HEFT UNCONSCIOUS on TnE sIDEwALK-DYING Al
TIE HOSPITAL

TIE HOSPITAL
At Thirty-third-st and Broadway, Tuesday
"Mart" Mcguire James Irving, David Birdsall, Of No
1OS West Thrty-frst-st George Jenkins, OF No. 156
East Twenty-sixth-st., and an unknown man, were
holding a heated discussion on sporting matters
The pedigree OF Flora Temple caused difference Of
opinion In the quarrel that ensued il is said Jenkins
told Brdsa that lied, whereupOn the latter struck
jenkins number Of heavy blows the head. The man
fell 70 the ground and while PROSTATE, it is
charged Birdsan drove the point Of an UNI
brella into Jenkins's eye Captain Williams and
Officer Cohen of Threth Street Police who were near
by heard tho mans cries When they reached the place
Jenkins was unconscious. He was taken 20 the New
York Hospital Birdsal was locked up.
At the New-YOrk Hospital the hOuse-surgeOn who eK
have been inflicted with club budgeOn "A sand
bag, slungshOt, or indeed, no other instrument III
my mind" said the surgeon, could nave lnnleeu tue
wounds. 10 looks more 10 me as II the mon haQ ethe
been thrown fallen from height right on his head,
say from o second or third-stOry window" The
skull was fractured at the base, ana nothing e1,
oept an autopsy determine how the patient received
injuries He still remains unconscious The surgeon
Thought the man could not live through the night ID
addition being dubbed, the police claim that DOth
the mans arms were broken IN the light
Daniel Birdsall arrmgned at the Jefferson
Market Police Court yesterday, It appears that
late on Tuesday afternoon, Birdsan, jenkins and
wick drank freely and aferward in the street. Jenkins
IL Is asserted told Binsa thai he could whip him. and
brela TO ward of the blow, and the ferue penetrated
Jenkns's left eye, destroying the sight Jenkins who
fc 10 the ground sensPless, removed 10 the New
York Hospital, where he now hes IN critical condition.
Justice OsterbOurR committed Birdsal to await the
suit Of his injuries The said yesterday that
jenkins sill remained unconscious, ana u was thought
Thai his skull wa fractured Mir Birdsa said that the
whole thing purely accidental He had known
jenkins from bOyhOOd, aud they were warm friends