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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Nights.

A. 0. L. W.-On next Monday
night a week, the officers elect of the
Ancient Order of United Working
men will be publicly installed in one
of the churches. Notice will be given
next week which church will be used.
The Lodge is now in a hourishing
condition, and everything tends to
make its future prosperous. Finan-
cially it is in an excellent condition,
and we know of no Order in the land
that is calculated to do more good
for mankind than the A. O.. L. VS..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
HOUSE MITE.

One of the most enjoyable affairs
of the season was the mite given at
the Cromwell House last Friday night.
A large crowd was present, among
whom we noticed several ''girl kill
ers" from Fulton. The collection
was unusually large, amounting to
nearly 5000 We never saw a crowd
better entertained or more sociabili-
ty displayed than ON this occasion.
The chief attraction of the evening
Except of course the young ladies)
was the art gallery arranged by the
Misses Cromwell and which was an
agreeable surprise to the guests.
We give below a cursory review of
the gallery which showed much inge-
nuity in the young ladies. We give
a short sketch of it so that any of our
readers can reproduce it any time
they wish, for it can be improvised in
a few moments, for simplicity is one
of its charms.
We only mention a few among the
many subjects of art displayed.
THE WORKS OF ART.
'.The Old Grave Digger'-An old
spade.
ssSilent Comforter''-A little era
die.
High Tide"-A piece of cambria
tied in a not and hung on the ceiling.
s'Lots Wife''.-A pillow case full
of salt.
$50 Greece we give our shining
Blades''-Two silver knives in q plate
of lard.
essences on the Rhine'-A sugar
mouse on a meat skin.
ssIorse fair''-An ear Of corn.
Common later on acts"-A COM
man potato OH the edge of an AK.
Family Jacs''-Two pickle jars.
s'The Modern Beau"-A ribbon
beau.
1.-The Discoverer of Insects'-A
fine tooth comb.
"Sweet .Sixteen"-Miss Addie c.
ssNoahs SOMA Ham.
"Dear KiIler"-A pair Of corsets.
"Scenes on the Plain"-A doll or
a palmer.
"The Farmers Fair''-Bacon corr
bread and cabbage.
1.-The Chain that Links Life tc
Time'-A watch chain.
1.-The Peace Manifestations.
''Scene on Long Brarch''-A lone
limb of a cedar.
"Bridal Sccne"-A large mule
bride.
"The shippers Home'-A piece
Of cheese,
Cause of the Revolutionary War
Some tea.
Bust of a Common tater'-An irisf
potato busted.
"Things to Adore''-Door knoll
and locks,
"The Grub that makes the Butte
Fly''-Buckwhcat cakes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
CACTUS.

The controversy between Colonist
and Co-Tenant concerning the Rug
giles grant is waxing warm. II is not
our funeral, and we have nothing to
offer, only We hope the gentlemen
will not get personal in their remarks,
for We know that when they have
taken up their abode in paradise
found" they will, ''under the gas
light in the noble city of Palafox,
clasp hands across the ''salt mines
and say "why should we quarrel, we
have enough and to SPARE of this no.
BILE State. Let us eat, drink andbe
merry, for tomorrow the Greasers
NAV raid us and demolish our city,
cut down our far-faned cactus, illup
our salt mines, scuttle wi ferryboats
and even destroy Cur agricultural
and horticultural interests. We will
not fight with each other, but unite
our forces against our common enc
my, the cactus plant destroying
bug" and they both will forget the
past in joy of the present.
A CITIZEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
NEW YEAR CALLS.

The following were among the
New Year calls made i'll Mexico.
The Banker's-''The interest on
your note is due" The Chairman's
-''Cone to order" The Ladies'
ssCome and see me-" Tie Preachers
-"RepentH' The Lawyer's-"I
feel fSr others' yoep. The Printer
NsSet 'em upl" The Editors
ssAll write!" The Paiater's-''Brush
up" The. Real Estate Dealers
ssThe. villa fersalea AWheih bay?''
The Politician's-'sHow's the folks?''
The Neutrality-suspicious. DOWN.
The Observation-Disclosures III,
Merchant's-ssBuy, buy!" Th'
Board Of Trade Man's@Margins!'
The Bar-keeper's-.sWhat'A yo'
I'aye?" The Gambler's--"Keno!'
j s-FEtrs-AtAt &FtE~a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

There never was such really good
substantial, satisfactory and ranjd
selling Sewing Machine offered so low
as the New Family Shuttle, reduced
to only S25, with a full set of
attachmencs for all work; FRrr
with every machine. 1t sur.
passes expectations, and fuliIls
all the requirements of every fa,n;lv
as a helper. 1t willdo every descr;n.
ton of work-fine or eourse-fhst
any machine at any price ever did ~
can do; equally as rapid. corree.
smooth, neat and strong. Has ali ~
late improvements, is easy to isann
and manage, Is s~erviccable. dnn,.
wear out, always ready and nevara.,
Of order. Agents make MONEY sus
idly, supplying the great dema5d 1rp-
this the cheapest machine ii 1T
world. Territory free. ADDS l1 =
Cately y Co, corner Broadwav ana
Eighth st., New York. lntl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
A TEST OF THE "BALM PRE-
SERVING PROCESS"

SERVING PROCESS"
BY invitation of the State Agent,
j. n. Russell, we, the undersigned,
citizens of .Audrain county, Missouri,
have this day tested the davenport
Balm Preserving Process" by eating
green corn, tomatoes, raw and cooked !:
cabbage, peaches, roast beef and
pork, at the Ringo House, which had
been preserved by the Process, and
we pronounce them sound, well pre-
served and of good flavor, and con
sidering the very low price at which
articles Of food may be preserved by
this Process, we think it a valuable
discovery.
Rev. Jno "A Brooks, Rich'd Gentry,
Ed Rines, Il w Iureman,
Nj Ncllhany, X X Arnold,
Mrs. j A Brooks, Rev L Lacy,
L A keeton, D., b Iureman,
w Humphrey, NJ D., A NJ Patterson,
We, the undersigned Physicians of
Mexico, have carefully examined and
tested DR.. Davenport's Balm Prcserv-
ing Process represented by the
State agent, j. n. Russell, and find
it to be perfectly harmless, and be-
lieyc it to be all that he claims for it,
and can readily testify as to its pre-
serving qualities, and recommend it
accordingly.
A. NJ. Patterson. Wesley Hum
phrey, 5. n. Russell, L. A. Kecton,
w. W. Macfarlane, n. Allison, +. II.
Rothwell, j. F. Llewelly, druggist,
Ph. d..
The above certificates speak well
for this preserving process. We were
anable to accept Mr.. Russell's invita-
ton to attend his dinner, as our bus
mess called us out of the city, bat
see from the press everywhere that
this process has been unrivalled in its
success as a pre~servative for fruits or
meats. The chemicals have been ex-
amined, as you see, by our Physi-
clans, and pronounced harmless and
all that he claims for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Jams
FARMS FOR SALE.

I have 2i0 acres of the finest land
in Audrain county, 6 1-2 miles north
west of Mexico, all with a south slope
and under fence. / will sell the whole
tract or | will sell it in separate
farms, one so acres all under fence
with house, two wells and outbuild-
ings. The other $50 acres is also
under fence, has a good house one
we'll and outbuildingG. 1 ask the I'M
heard of price SIP l-2 per acre for a
part or the whole of the 240 acres.
This is a bargain without a mistake.
This is some of the best land in the
county.
r. p. SIMS, Mexico, Nc.
For particulars enquire at the
LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Grand closing out sale for the holi-
days. Everything new and fresh
from a pin to a cloak. Lsdies wish
ing to purchase anything in the mill
linery line will do well to call and ex-
anime. Mrs. Harding northwest cor
ner square. 35-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
at ? p. IN.
THE NEW

The boy should have known bettar
at his age than TO let out family Sc
crets, but he felt grateful to the other
boy for the use of his stills, and he
softly remarked:
ssFathes wasn't home all last night,
and he hasn t come home yet"
"Gone OFF," queried the owner OF
the stills.
"He's downtown somewhere, we
expect, and ma says she amt going
to run after him if he don't come foI
a month"
"Did they have,a fuss?"
"'Kinder. You see we had to lei
the coachman go, cause it's hard
times. Yesterday afternoon ma want.
ed pa to black up and drive her out
in style. He kicked at first, but
when she got mad he caved in and
fixed himself up so you couldn't tel
him from a regular darkey. Whel
he drove around nus called him Peter
and ordered him to back up and &C
ahead, and haw and gee around, ant
he got up on his a and drove back
| to the barn. Them duds came off,
him like lightning, and he was 81
mad that he didn't stay long enough
to wash the black off his ears"
Sand what did your mother saY9'
asked the other.
.4.Nothing. She looked a little sa'
around the mouth, but she'll fetc
him to. it If it takes all winter. II
might as web come home and begi
to learn how to burn cork. "-Detro
Free Press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Friday and

Misses Mamie Pearson, Sallie
and Mary Carroll delighted
the hearts of their friends by keeping
open houses New Years day. 1t
be a good thing if more of the
young ladies of Mexico would dis
play that jewel of jewels in a young
lady, sociabilty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Matinee,

Bishop Keener has appointed the
Rev. ". II. Patterson, Of the Mem
phis Conference, superintendent of
the Southern Methodist mission in the
City of Mexico, Mexico, to fill the
vacancy caused by the return of the
Rev. L. j. Dawes, of the Louisiana
Conference. Hr. Patterson and fam
lily expect to start some time in Jan
uary for the City of Mexico--St.
Louis Christian Advocate.
Mr.. Patterson is a brother of DIR.
A. 81. Patterson, (the ague pill and
hair dye man, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

CHANGE.-The Singer Office has
moved in the east end of the new
bank, southeast corner of public
square, where you will find the old
reliable Singer machine, needles, oil
and attachments constantly on hand.
You will find L. ". Nichols at this
office to repair all machines that are
brought to this office, on reasonable
terms, 37-3m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
BILLY.

LOOK HERE.-I have alarge assert
ment of the genuine old reliable Sin
ger sewing machines on hand NEE
dies, oil, attachments, which ! will
sell on reasonable terms and / in
tend to keep my stock completes, and
the only chance to purchase the gem
nine Singer machine in this county is
at this office or of my c~anvassers
You will find L. ". Nichols at this
office, to repair all kinds of sewing
machines. Office in east end of the
new bank, southeast corner of public
square. VIM. lines, Agent,
37-3m Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Opera House,

Last Monday in spite of the mud a
large crowd was in Mexico. The tax
collectors office was crowded from
sun to sun, and yet some had to turn
away .unserved. 1t is strange how
men will put off paying their taxes till
the last hour in the last day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

/. Wild and irregular drinkers were
kept out OF the way Of regular GUS
toners. Cash orders took precedence
over all others, and were repeated
back with an COX"
2. Over due drinkers were expect
ed to- take the side track until pay
car arrived, when they resumed their
regular rights; by settlement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

HYMENIAL.-At the brides resi-
deuce, in Columbia, ut 3 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon, Gus. Ledirse, OF
Cedar City, to Sarah Turner, of CO.
Iumbia. The happy pair are o at
the Cromwell House. They leave for
Cedar City. Prof. Gibler's celebrated
silver cornet band gave them a beau
tiful serenade to-day. 2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Tuesday was the beginning ofanew
year. 1t was also the day in which
to begin a new life to reflect on the
past, and see where we have strayed
from the path of right, and begin to
mend our ways. Let us examine our
past life and see wherein we have
varied from the laws and rules laid
down for us to go by, in the record
that Christ has left? Have we gained
any friends? have we lost any? Have
not some dear friends, gone TO their
long home never more to return!
The mind can imagine what will
take place in the next twelve months
to come. But nine cases out of ten
we are apt to imagine more than will
be the case. Why is this ? Simply be-
cause we know that such things are
possible, ard because it is natural for
the human family to expect more
than they receive. Should we expect
to receive much unless we exert our
selves and prove worthy of the gift?
For all things must first be granted
by Him who rules the universe. IT'S
He who grants us the privileges and
we are the ones to work them out.
He makes us the agent to do as we
please ; choose good or evil to make
this life pleasant or unpleasant. What
is to us strange is to look around and
see thu different nature of men. You
will sec some men with q smile on
their countenances continually; while
you will see others with scorn painted
SO plainly OIL their faces that it Is
hard to look them in the face. These
men seldom, if ever, reach a high
position in life. Again, on the other
hand, those which have a pleasant
smile on their faces gain friends
wherever they 60. The question
naturally arises, who is to blame?
Who ever saw Il little child with an
unpleasant ~countenance? This 10
proof that We are to blame for our APP
pearance therefore is it not the duty
of e,ery parent to cultivate a pleas
ant nature in their children? You
may notice that q bad nature causes q
persons countenance to become of a
dlstastefnl appearance, therefore, as
this is the beginning of a new year
and having reflected over our past
acts and having to judge the future
by the past history of things and
having that good book and Christ, as
our star, as guides to our feet, should
we not, as a change (for there is good
in a change) resolved 20 row our
boat n little nearer the strait and good
path the coming year than we have in
the one just expired and never to be
again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

She stepped out of the cars a few
minutes, leaving a book on the seat,
but on returning went to the wrong
pew, and inquired oc a placid old la
dy: care you sitting on That Hus-
band of Mine?'" Good gracious!
mol" exclaimed the old maid, jump
ing up and scanning the seat with
riUid scrutiny.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

The oyster supper given at the
ingo House last Thursday night was
RECHERCHE affair. Everybody seemed
senjoy the occasion, and it was de-
Ededly the entertainment of the sea-
|0n. We think the managers made
pc oversight in making some of the
|arried guests help bear the eXpen-
E, but they responded willingly and
|Ferything is apparently satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03


A FAIR PRaPosrTIoN.-For forty
years Dir. A.. @. Simmons liver med
icine has been successfully used in the
cure of costiveness, SILK headache,
pains in the side and back, dizziness,
Indigestion, loss of appetite. chills
and fever, biliousness and all diseases
arising from a torpid or diseased
liver, and hardly a single failure to
cure has been reported Yet there
are many persons suffering from these
diseases who have never tried it. For
the benefit of such persons the pro-
prietors of this celebrated medicine
have sent o quantity of uiai packages
to be given away to any one applying
for them. II costs you nothing arc
may save your life. SS-4t
The question now is, who's slemon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

We have for sale one of Beatty's
celebrated Pianos Cor. Organs) that
will be disposed of at a great bargain.
For parti :ulars apply at this office.
~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

The following are the heads of a
sermon recently preached by Quaker
on the text "Adam where art thou?'
1ss, tAll men are somewhere; 2nd
R'Some men are where they ought not
to be, 3rd If they don't take care
they will soon find themselves Where
they rather not be-"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
OUR SUNDAY

The following is the Sunday School
report for Mexico, as given by the
Sunday schools to ED. Preston, com
mittee on Sunday School Mission
Work, appointed by the Young Mems
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Mrs. S. L. Dobyns and her sister
Perrin, leave to-day for Dover
kentucky. We understand Mrs.
|Dobvns will remain several months
With her relatives in that place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Don't forget the grand mass meet
is At the Court House next tuesday
Ight. Every enterprising citizen IN
Nexieo will be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Miss Florence Clayton, of Column
Il. has been enjoying the holidays
,ncb to the delight of her friends in
V,,icO, with Miss Bee Spence, Of
his city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Bishop Marvin died peniless. The
NJ. e. Church South, is making ar
engagements to present his wife and
children o comfortable home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

! YOU want a Singer machine for less
nice than can be bought anywhere
lie. call on j. B. Clark at the Singer
Ace two doors east of Harper & Co.
37-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Mai Ritenour, of Winchester, Va,
.,tber Of Mrs. j. w. Carson, Is WIS.,
inc his sister in this city for a few
T.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

DR.. Flint has moved his Dental
rooms to the north side Of the square
Ho the rooms formerly occupied by
Chas. Bakers insurance agency. lie
rl be glad to have all his friends
hall
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

~. Florence Carson has returned
Va. and much to the delight Of
/, friends will pass the winter ut
emo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Christmas Presents.

Beautiful and useful presents, Sc
|eted with meye to tsste' expressly
y the Mexico trade, presents for
|e Boys, Presents for the girls, pre-
Ents both useful and beautiful.
Ae best selected assortment of pres
nts ever offered in Mexico, all kinds
Presents at reasonable prices. Be-
ne you buy be sure you call and
Etmine for your self, you aer
|ireto be pleased with the styles and
fices.
ocharlach & Hall, West side of
e square. so ST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

T.. n. ". Crowley who has been
.Toc the holidays in st. Louis is at
4, Martin House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

r.. rvceum meets in the Court
o,,.p saturday night as the Golden
''.0s are occupying the Opera
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Lyceusn,

The Lyceum will meet at the court
house. Saturday night, at which time
the following programme will be
reheafsed:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

The boys tolled out the old and,
rang in the new Year last Monday
night. Every bell in town seemed to
have its clapper hung in the middle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

It viii be e by the a1ove that
only about one-third of the children
that attend public school are found at
Sunday school. This should not be,
parents should take Y more inter-
est in the spiritual welfare of their
children than in their mental culture.
Every public school scholar a and
should be a Sunday school scholar in
some denomination or another.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Declamation-W. W. Fry.
Reading. f. Llewellyn.

Reading-J. F. LIeweIIyn.
q Es&ass.. MUSIC.
Resolved, That Congress should re-
peal the Resumption Act.
Afirmative-O. HIT, |. Hall, d.
E. Shea,
Negative-Prof. Kellogg, w B.
McIhtyre, DIR. z. French.
MUSIC.
Paper-Misses ForTist and Hafford.
Five cents admission will be here
after charged at the door for men
and boys, ladies free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Our carrier returns thanks to those
who remembered him so kindly on the
delivery of his annual address. He
says let times be as hard as they will,
the public will always literally reward
the ssdevil."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
CAUTION TO THE PITBLIC.

As a protection against c%ounterfeits
the present projectors have patened the
likeness ofDr. A. Q. Simmons, the
originator of Simmons Liver Medi-
cine rs a trade mark. Hereafter the
original and only genuine DR.. A. Q.
Simmons Liver Medicine will be put
up in yellow rappers with his likeness
upon each package and bottle-none
other genuine. Beware of counter
feits and INSCRIPTIONS persons Offer
ing you other Preparations.
NJ. A. THEDFoRD & Co. Sole Proprie-
tors,
29-4t. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Chattanooga, Tenn.

CLrFFoRp's FEBRIFUGE. In the
cure of fever and ague this remedy
displays extraordinary powers. Prop
erly used, no case can resist it, ard
other diseases of an intermittent
character, including that most dis
tressing disease, periodical neuralgia,
have been found to yield, with equal
certainty, to its influence. 1t eradi-
Gates all malaria from the system,
gives tone and vigor TIC the whole
body and prevents disease from be-
coming seated. Try Clifford 8 Feb
rlfuge it is sure, safe and speedy in
it's action. You will never regret,
buying the first bottle, and you will
have discovered a friend you can not
afford to lose.
j. G. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by all druggists. s.. Louis.
32-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

re. Shelley of Littleby, made us
pleasant caIl last Monday. He in-
|fms ~ that the late muddy weatherI
Fs spoiled mach corn III that neck pf
y woods. Carter &IIisey are maxi
y arrangements TO put up scales
papat down a switchin that neigh
otaocd 30 the farmers just. piled
Pelr corn up till they could sch 9
sge quantity of it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Troy Herald please copy.

rey~If you select good and healthy
food for your family, you Should also
look to the welfare of your baby. For
all troubles of early childhood, moth
ing is better than DR.. Bulls baby
syrup. % cents a bottle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post-Oifice at
Mexico, Audrain county, Missouri,
Jan. /, 1873, and which if not called
for, within four weeks, will be sent
to the Dead Letter office" Persons
calling for letters in this list, will
please say ''advertised."
S,nrrJ EDnyc u NJ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

The ''mite'' next Friday night will
be held at Elder Cakes. A full at
tendance Of young people is expect
cd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

The ''Ed. Pluto cigar is the best
ten cent cigar in the market For
sale OILY atB. E. Troloar's, in WIN.
O.. Lees book store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

a,;oo in your live chickens ana
,.Ssys and get the cash.
sfAey' SAM GROVE.
- an
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

Hardin College opened yesterday.
The young ladies are very much in-
Migrated, and are now ready for
hard studygagain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
Dramatic.
Company, at

Lannie Jones won the $40 silver
service set last Monday night at
Pitchers. His throw was 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03
A-NoN-Y-MoUs.

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found the City Ordinance providing
for the right of way through our
streets for the extension of the G. &
A. r. r. to Chicago. This ordinance
was ordered published by the R. r.
Co., and would leave the impression
that the Company means business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03

At his residence two miles
1D If Mexico, Mo-, on the 20,
as 1871, Mr.. VIM. t. Roberts
,-th year of his age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-01-03


CINDERELLA.-Last Friday night
Mrs. Cotsworth's music class favored
Il select audience at Opera Hall by
executing the play Cinderella which
was done in \ remarkably neat man.
ner for such young performers. Every
one was pleased with the entertain
ment.
The editor of the Omaha Bee has
published a book. Islands Up"
giving a full account of the L. p. r.
r. robbery, the shooting of Collins
and the capture OF Berry by Glascock.
The book is aptly illustrated and
well worth tie price 80 cents. The
editor has our thanks for a copy. ~
go E. 4 -
Some Of our young men are out OF
work and some of them that are at
work grumble at their salery. Now
boys it is better to work for a slight
recompense than to be idle, and if
you are working 70: your board,
clothes, and other expenses you should
be satisfied for you are doing more
than many men who have thousands
invested in their business, and besides
you have nothing to worry you.
Miss Fannie Hardin with the Misses
Silver, kept open house New Years
day. Miss Lizzie Marmaduke
also favored her friends by keep
ing open house New Years day.
Miss Annie Woodward hon
ored her many friends 10y receiving
them on New Years day. -.
The callers were few, because no
one knew the ladies were going to
receive. We requested them to an
nounce themselves, which would have
been in accordance with the cohseaE
tionalities of society, but they did
nnt @ q fit -