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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
NOBLE NIHKUDss
Fox Chase-Woif Hunt.


Last Friday another fox chase was
INDUCED in by the hardCiders and
loud-yellers Of Mexico, Yho rode and
shouted to the music made by Spots
woods hounds. The fox was freed
three times, and at last was caught
on the ground by the dogs and killed.
WOLF HUNT.
On next Thursday, the 18th of this
month wolf hunt will be indulged
in by the hunters of this county. The
wolf will be started near Judge Fields
pasture two miles north of Benton
City and six miles east Of Mexi-
co about 10 o. clock in the morning.
The wolf is large gray one and can
run like ''blue blazes." 1t is not a
prairie, but woods VOLTS large and
heavy and would make good fight
when cornered. Everybody and
their hounds are invited TO the hunt.
The rules Of the chase will be read
before starting. The wolf is now be-
ing fed and trained by Spottswood
at his farm. The wolf formerly came
from the southwest part of the State,
but in race last week above Sturgeon,
out of twenty-five hounds Spots
woods dogs took the lead, and after
five hours chase brought the wolf to
bey, and as his dogs caught it the
wolf belongs to him. Spottswood
has the best hounds in this part of the
country they have caught three red
foxes and gray wolf in less than a
month. A grand time is expected at
the wolf hunt; about forty hounds
and two hundred riders. are expect
ed. A ten hours chase may be an
ticiI,ated
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
French Cure for Women.

Ladies should not fail to give the
French Cure a trial, as it is the only
reliable remedy peculiar TO the female
organization often curing bad case
of female arrangement in . few days
time. 1t cures Suppressed Menstrua-
tons, Difficult Menstruations, Green
Sickness, Falling Of the Womb, Pains
in the Abdomen, Side and Back.
Palpitat;on of the heart, Flashes Of
the Heat, Smothering Sensations
and General Debility of the whole
System. 1t is purely vegetabl reme-
dy, and composed chiefly of medical
roots and herbs that grow in France.
Prepared and sold only by Mrs. J..
NJ ~Keontz, who has had over IL
years experience in practice of medi-
cine, and Is . regular Ladies and
Children's Physician. ALI Ladies
suffering with any Chronic Disease,
will find it to their interest to give
her call and have an honest opinion
In regard to their case. Diseases of
the womb and midwifery made
specially. Consultation free. Office
and rasidence, 4irst house North Of
the old Catholic church building, IN
South Meuco. 56stf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of q simple vegetable
remedy, for the. speedy and perma-
nent cure for consumption, bronchitis,
catarrh, asthma, and all throat and
ung affections, also a positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and
all complaints, after having tested it's
wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fel-
lows. Actuated by this motive, and
a desire to relieve human suffering, I
will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full direc-
tons for preparing and using, in Ger
man, French, or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp. nam
ing this paper. w. w. Sherar, 149
Powers Block, Rochester. New
York. 35-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
CLIFFORD'S FEBRIFUGE.

In the cure of Fever and Ague this
remedy displays extraordinary pow
ers. Properly used, no case can re.
sist it, and other diseases of an iuter-
mittent character, including the most
distressing disease, periodical Neural
gia have been found to yield, with
evual certainty, to its influence. 1t
eradicates all malaria from the sys-
tenn, gives tone and vigor to the
whole body, and prevents disease
from becoming seated. Try CLIFF.
FoRD's FEBRIFUGE; it is sure, safe
and speedy In its action. You will
never regret buying the first bottle,
and you will have discovered friend
you can not afford to lose.
J. C. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by al druggists. st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
Have Courage. my Brother, to
say No.

The deep interest pictured on the
faces Of the audience that gathered
at the Murphy hall Monday night
no doubt was caused by the blow
struck so successfully by the arch
enemy, only a few hours before, and
each heart seemed to feel that n
brothers blood was calling to. them
for more earnestness, more zeal and
more sacrifice IN the good cause, for
the ampson that had been imprison-
ed for over year broke his shackles
for a momen: and did bloody work.
After the reading of the minutes
the executive board reported. Then
Miss Lizzie Brooks, daughter of the
president, made her appearance and
favored the audience with a recita-
tion. Subject-'McLain's Child"
which " as recited in a clear tone of
voice and rendered exceedingly well.
Judge Forrist then took the stand
and in voice deep with emotion
said: Behold what great matter a
little fire kindleth. The well known
power OF this speaker was aroused,
and the audience was made TO feel
lhe force and strength of his logic
and reason, as he referred to the sad
affair of q few hours before. One
glass of ardent spirits and the spark
of smouldering passion is kindled
nto burning flame that burns into
the life blood of one of our brothers.
He was followed by Bro. Musick in a
short well-timed and appropriate adj
dress, when Bro. Cake, who, by the
way, is growing in the estimation of
the Mexico people and becoming
quite favorite with Murphy audi
ence, took the stand, and in all the
grand power of thought and feeling
he possesses, portrayed the duty and
responsibility of his hearers in this
temperance work, shoulder to shoul-
der, he said, and heart to heart, four
thousand and over of temperance
people in the city of Mexico, can
place intemperance out of the bounds
of our town, and build a wall so high |
and strong it will not dare to enter.
Truly Mr.. Cake would be a good
standard bearer. Miss Vrooman, an
elocutionist from st. Louis, followed
with the recitation of the ss3ridal
Wine Cup" which she rendered in
good style, holding her audience
breathless with interest, and was
greeted with applause at the finishing.
This was one of the best meetings held
ror some time. There is more work
% do and let us be up and doing.
Who will lay out the road for action?
Several came forward and signed the
pledge.
Programme for next Monday night:
Address-By Prof. w. III. Williams,
If Kansas City, brother of the dis
inguished grocery merchant, Virgil
Williams. J. Med. Trimble will also
leliver an address on this occasion.
Reading-By Miss Haffards. Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
About Editors.

Every editor loves to have his
friends and particularly his eeders,
to call on him. They belong to the
same family, as it were. But when
YOU call to see the editor don't stay
too long. Editors are usually very
busy in business hours, Ifyou lave
a suggestion to make or news to
communicate, state it in the fewest
words possible. Don't offer any ex-
cuses or indulge in long preface to
what you have to say. Blurt it right
out; tell the editor you wish him well ,
and bid him good day. Editors dote
have calls from them. Don't afgnaa gnaaa
with him. Don't try to do 1t. He's
got no time for argument while at
work. What you write to an editor
for publication, make it short; boil
it down. Pitch right into the middle
Of your subject, and be sure to stop
writing when you are through. Edi-
tors like something fresh and original
in the way of communications, and
they are especially fond of news.
But the editor must be the judge of
what is whorthy of publication. OF
course every writer thinks his own
production the best, just as every
mother thinks her baby the prettiest
that ever was born. But the editor
may be so stupid as to have differ
ent opinion. If so, it cannot be
helped. Don't get hufy about it,
don't try to argue him out of his no.
ton. If he is too stupid to appreci-
ate a good thing, you can't expect to
remedy his dullness. You may think
you are great deal smarter than the
editor, and may be you are; but the
editor is responsible for the publica-
ion, and you are not. There is no
.lass of men so anxious to please
of the people as editors are.
There is no class so covetous of the
rood opinion of others. 1t is well to
that fact.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
HeaIthfuIness.

A distinguished physician says /:
ssAfter a careful examination of DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, / an
satisfied that it is a wholesome prep
aration. have introduced it among
my patients, and have yet to learn
where a convalescent patient could
not indulge in warm biscuits made
with it, and feel the better for it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
Tiee's Predictions for March.
1st to Sd, cloudy and threatenil

1st to Sd, cloudy and threatening,
with local rain and snow storms.
3rd to 5th, clear or fair.
9th to 9Th, ending in clouding,
threatening weather, with heavy and
severe storms in places.
9th and 10th, clear or fair.
18th to 14th, clouding and threat
ening weather, with local rain OF
snow storms.
14th to 10th, clear or clearing.
10th to goth, ending in cloudy,
threatening weather, with heavy and
severe storms in places.
goth to 22nd, clear or fair.
23rd to 26th, clouding and threat
ening, ending with local storms.
26th to 28th, clear or fair.
29th to 81, clouding, threatening
weather, with heavy and severe storms
about the 31st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

10 the third

P@' 1h SHS 'hAiN
ifiohtn oi tne third year of the reign
of King Phelps, the warrior, in the
city of Mexico according to the law
of their forefathers that the time
drew nigh when the people should
call upon the wise men, the scribes
and counselors and select such as
should rule over the people, even the
whole people, and expound unto them
the law, and make straight the crook
ed paths and bring unto subjection
the stubborn hearted and stiff necked.
Then Richard, of Concord, of the
tribe of Fowler, rose up and pro-
claimed unto the people, Lo, these
many years have ye done me homage
and now that my cup of joy runneth
over. will retire unto my own vine
and fig tree, even to the bosom of
mine own family; For / would no
longer sit in the seat of the scornful
or stand in the way of the ungodly,
for the dead-beat crieth Justify against
me, and his wrath waxeth hot, and
ye shall call upon another on whom my
mantle shall fall, to rule over you,
and your council. Then straight
way there cometh up a mighty cry,
even from many mouths, saying: So
am the man, and 1 only am worthy
to set in the seat of Richard or stand
in the shoes of Fowler, the high chief
mayor of Mexico; And there arose
no small tumult who should set in
the seat of Richard and rule over the
wise men, even the council.
Then one William, of the tribe of
Pollock, grinder of wheat and corn,
circulated freely among the people
saying unto them, as he taketh them
gently by the hand: Hath it not been
said unto you, by they of old, ye
shall not live by bread alone? pray
thee, therefore, that the scripture be
fulfilled, that you give unto me this
office, for my heart sickeneth at toll
taking and the grinding is low. Then
also boldly cometh one among us
nick-named Dock, of the tribe of fGra-
ham, a portrayer of types and shad-
ows, and one skilled in tie art of
daguerrean, saying: So I am he who
will bring order out of confusion and
cause great gain to come unto your
city and peace and prosperity, and
happiness to your homes pray thee
therefore, let me set in the seat of
Richard rather than this Pollock who
doeth well at grinding corn. Then q
voice sweeter than that Of the maiden
and gentler than the evening Zephyrs
whispereth unto us: Lo, / am the
man who only am worthy to follow in
the footsteps of Richard, fer l, even
L, of the tribe of Bassford, longeth
for the office and panteth for the
honor as doth the tramp who hath
not where to lay his head. So these
many years have / not strove to feed
the people and make glad the hungry
who payeth for what he geteth; So /
pray thee give unto me this office, for
as many as were the frogs in Egypt
are they who sell groceries in Mexico.
Now, therefore, that may have hon
or above them all and my name be
lorg in the earth, pray thee, there
fore, give me this office which Rich
ard retuseth longer to hold. Thus
endeth the first chapter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
School Commissioner.

In theexcitement of the city elec-
ton tie office of county school COM
missioner has almost been forgotten i.
This office is to be filled on April Isl.
Prof. Gass will not be a candidate.
This is very Important Office and
some thought should be exercised in
the ssection of fit man for this re-
sponsble office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
This is Lent.

IhlS IS Lent.
City election April 1st.
Capt. Bryan is at home.
Retrenchment and reform.
The cause Of Grecce-Fat.
Probate court next Monday.
Frank Leavitt is in Mexico.
Key East cigars at Graham's.
Mexico is to have a dancing school.
Always on the masli-a cider mill.
In the midst of life we are in debt.
Miss Lulu Hord is visiting in Full
ton.
Musical notes are not sound securi-
ties.
City council meets next Monday
night.
See Prof. Mahler's card in this
Issue.
W. +. Reed is in st. Louis or
business.
Charades on the night of March
the 18th.
Cigars smoked or unsmoked at
Graham's.
Fulton has a whipping-post-in
he postoffice.
Judge Buckner will be home the
IF this week.
gio} beaded girl might be called
8 blonde.
the .1g pi' st, hope is now head clerk at
-0use.
bv 49, % "rahm's for election cigars
.Nico needs , sidewalk to the
Give Tom Read your hauling. He
honest and reliable.
Uncle Jerry West is about the
same. He is very sick.
S. l.. Mexican is a candidate for
councilman in the I'd ward.
Price Ragsdale is no longer with
Whites Dramatic Combination.
Geo. Poteet will take charge of the
postoffice on next Monday week.
Miss Fannie Hardin and Miss May
Silver have gone to New Orleans.
Como to the LEDGER office for cam
oldates cards-cheaper than ever.
Geo. Poteet received his confirma-
ton papers as postmaster last Mon
day,
George Muldrow, of St. Louis, is
IN Mexico visiting friends and rcla-
tives.
We know some men who are not
lools but they made a very narrow
escape.
lie best remedy for an inattentive
audience is, to give them something
toattend.
Milton Blythe takes four copies of
.ne LEDGER regularly. Go ye and
do likewise.
Because no ono will hit you when
you are down is no reason you should
never get up.
=. 1. Quisenberry has sung farm
~ THIS county Of 80 acres to exchange 1
''r q house and lot in the city. Ia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
A SURE CURE.

A certain and permanent cure for
chills and fever, dumb ague, diseases
of the liver, neuralgia, &C., is found
in DR.. Patterson's Sugar Coated
Ague Pills. they act gently ON the
liver and bowels, and remove the
poison from the system, purify the
blood, and impart health and strength
to every part of the body. Be sure
and get them, and you will be hap
py. 2l-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

1 propose to advertise the lands Left
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 sale or trade
is made satisfactory to owners.
G. W. Baker, Real Estate Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

A Mexico minstrel troupe, "The
Clippers, recently fitted up to travel.
They made an extended tour of thir-
ty-five miles, played one consecutive
night and walked back home. Thus
another great mastadon combination
has gone to pieces.--Clarksvllle Sem
tinel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

The county court met in called
session last Monday to settle with J.
j. STEELE, county collector, who now
retires from public life, for a time at
least. His settlement was most sat
isfact'ry. This county only shows
10 per cent. delinquent. which is
more than the majority of the coun-
ties in the State can boast.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes STR
pass in durability and natural fiowery
freshness those made in this or any
other country. Persons who think
perfumes poor unless they come from
abroad, should try DIR. Prices Hand
kerchief Odors. They are really ex-
quisite.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
CORRESPONDENCE.
GOOSE HILL, March 2, 1879.

GOOSE HILL, March 2, 1879.
EDITOR LEDGER: 1t has been so
long since this part Of our county
was represented in your columns by
Especial correspondent, we have con-
cluded to assume the responsibility
of narrating few items. Our school,
term of five months, taught by
Charles Craig, of Galloway, closed
February 2lst. This was one of the
most successful terms ever taught in
this district. Charley was unani-
mouslyvoted and written a recommen-
dation by the patrons of the school,
as an industrious and energetic teach
er, worthy the confidence of any
school board to whom he may apply.
The weather Gan item Of special in
terest to all) is all that could be ex-
pected, in fact little more than most
of US desired. Feed is getting scarce
and will all be consumed by or be-
fore grass comes. r. NJ. Kennedy
has quit regulating the weather and
is getting up board timber to cover
his barn again. b. +. James is max
ing some substantial improvements
on his farm. His clerk (although by
the name of Hays) is no fraud, be-
ing an African of no uncertain color
Mr.. JOS. b. Mcdonald is putting up
a dwelling house for himself on the
fam OF his farther-in-law, Jos. w.
Newkirk. 1t is thought that Uncle
Frank Canterberry will quit matrimo,
NAL matchmaking and turn his atten-
tion to nominating candidates for
President of the United States. T..
j. Canterberry is in the neIghbor-
hood, the guest of his brother-in-law,
John NJ. Cowan. Mrs. Elizabeth
Cardwell Is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Judge Barry, of Galloway. Mr..
Editor, we are willing to wager a
cromo of uncertain value that Goose
Hill can show more widows (grassy
or otherwise) and widowers of any
age, to the square mile than any 9TH
er paut of the county. Ii this misses
the waste basket and we escape the
yellow fever and are not hit with the
cramr colo We will come to the
scratch again soon. w. I. w.
Prof. Mahler, of Mailer Bros, st.
Louis, was at the L" Home Club" as
master Of ceremonies, and made the
evening pass off with much pleasure
to all. Prof. Mailer will open class
at the Ringo parlors Saturday even
ing, March 8th, at 8 O'Clock. Those
wishing to learn to move graceful in
society and learn etiquette, and the
latest and most fashionable dances,
should not fail to attend the class to
open Saturday evening. We cheer
fully recommend him at the heighth
of his profession.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
DR. G. w Ranoon'S Celery and

DR.. 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 box, 80 pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG N. Eutaw st., Baltimore,
Md. 8-6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

The Catholics Of this city will give
a fair and festival under the supervis.
ion of Father O'Leary, for the pur.
pose of raising funds to finish the
new Catholic Church. The fair will
be held at Opera House on the nights
of the 26, 27 and % of this month.
Dinner eachday for % cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
Benz. F. Dobyns assumed the re.

Benz. F. DObyns assumed the re-
sponsibilities Of county collector last
Monday, %, Steele retiring. Mr. q.
Steele has been one of the most eff
cient as we'll as most popular collec-
tors Audrain has ever had and his
friends will always be ready to give
him their suffrage. Success to his
successor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

If you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or ad-
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.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Mrs. Harry Brown, nee Miss Emma
Clark, is at her fathers very ill. A
few weeks since, while in Milwau-
kee, Michigan, she fell on the side
walk which seemed to infiict serious
injuries on her back. She is now un-
able to sit up. Harry is here with
her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
PatrOnizcd by the Ladies.

DIR. Prices Special Flavoring Ex-
tracts are used by the most intelli-
gent ladies in this country A few
cents additional cost does not deter
ladies who are mindful of the health
of their family from procuring that
which is known to be pure and whole
cnna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
Marrow EScRNe.

Yesterday evening as Uncle Billie
Woods, wife and little boy were driv-
ing their buggy cn the south side of
the square the horses took flight at
some boxes, ran away, broke the
tongue and came very near overturn-
ing the buggy, in which case some of
the occupants would have been seri.
ously hurt. If empty boxes are not
kept off of our sidewalks the city will
get into trouble some time which may
cost her snug little sum for damages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

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., 1879-03-06
Renters.

Several farms to rent for the season.
Apply to JNo. p. CLARK & Son,
General Land and Insurance Agts.
office over old Bank building. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Two years from last Tuesday
Democrat will enter the White House
at Washington and take the reins of
this government in his hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

If you want to insure your property
call on G. 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., 1879-03-06

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, and in this
way reach permateur grave. 22-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

If you want first class shave or y
stylish hair cut you should call on
Little Mack, the boss barber, in the
Palace Barber Shop under new saw
Ings' bank. 7tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

With some of the candidates for
city offices it is only matter of kin
folks. The man whose kinfolks all
stick to him will be elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
MONEY TO LOAN.

1 have constantly on hand, money
to loan on frst-class security in sums
to suit.
j. w. CARSON, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
For Rent.

A number of first-class farms for
the year 1879. Call on c. w. Ba-
ker, front rooms over Savings Bank.
50 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

If you want an easy shave or your
hair cut in style, call at the Palace
Barbershop under new Savings bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06
City Council.

C1y- We are authorized to announce
B. WHALEY
as n candidate for Councilman in the
sixth ward, at the ensuing election
CY We are authorized TO announce
S. l.. MCKEAN
as a candidate for Councilman in the
second ward, at the next election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

pounds of Coffee for 81, at
40-tf BARNES &. WNrc.Rn,s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Trimmed hats for so cents at
27-tf. Mrs. HARDING's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Judge Douglass has our thanks for
a sample Of smoking tobacco of his
own raising.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Shea is always on hand when you
have loss by fire. 11tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Chicken Cholera Cure at DR.. Pat
terson's drug store. 1t never fails.
2S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Materials for Wax Flowers at DIR.
Patterson's drug store. 28-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Ifyou want to buy or rent sewing
machine 60 to j. B. Clark. 34-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-06

Candidates cards printed neatly
nd cheaply at the LEDGER Office.