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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Audrain mt Sturgeon Fair.

Thomas Hawkins, basket of best
grapes-S1.
Mrs. C. Minter, best apple pre-
serves, one quart 81.
Mrs. Lou Jarman, best citrOn,
watermelon or musk melon preserves,
one quarr-S1.
Thos. Hawkins, best sweet pota-
toes, one-half bushel-SI.
Mrs. G. w. Batterton, turnips, one
peck-S.1
Mr.. G. Minter, best cabbage, one
halt dozen-$1.
Mrs. G.. w. Batterton, best ham,
cooked-$1.
Mrs. C. Minter, best one pound
cake. white-S1.
Mrs. G. Minter, best sponge cake
81.
Mis-. G.. Minter, best embroidery,
long stitch-$1.
Mrs. &. Minter, best worsted quilt
81.
W. R. Carter, fastest trotting horse,
mare or gelding, 4 years old and I'M
der 5, in harness or under saddle,
mile heats, 2 best in $40.
T.. W. Harrison, fastest running
horse, mare or gelding, 5 years old
and over, mile heats 2 best in 3, Sec
ond premium-$25.
r. T. Willis, best mare 3 years old
and under SIS.
De- Littrell, best mare l year old
and under 2-$5.
G. w. 3atterton, best harness
horse under l year oid-S5.
Geo. Ess, best draft geldine any
age-S10.
Joel Palmer, best boar, mixed
breed under 6 months old-S2 80.
Joel Palmer, SOW and not less than
3 sucking pigs-S5.
Joel Palmer, buck middle wool
So so.
Joel Palmer, best eve lamb, mid
die wool-S2 so.
I'D. Smith, best steer or speyed
heifer, 3 years old over-SS.
Joel Palmer, best steer Or speyed
heifer, l year old and under 2-S5.
Joel Palmer, fastest pacing horse.
mare or gelding, any age, in harness
or under saddle, mile heats 2 b,st in
$50.
Turner & Hicks, best gelding 3
years old and under $50.
Joel Palmer, best geldlng 2 years
! old and under $50.
Hicks & Turner, best gelding for
all purposes 3 years old and under
$50.
Joel Palmer, best mare or gelding
70 I all purposes, 2 years old and un-
der $50,
10, 81 Palmer, best saddle gelding 2
wears Nd and under SIS.
Joel Palmer, best saddle mare or
gelding an V age-S20 90.
joel Palmer, fastest trotting, pac-
ing or rackin.' horse, mare Or gelding,
in harness or under saddle, mile
heats 3 best in ) 4-sl00.
L. w. Harriso v, fastest running
horse, mare or gelsti ne, dash Of ONE
mile, second premiuL1--Sj0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Good TemDIars .

The following are the officers Of
the Good Templars' organization es-
tablished in Mexico by Col. j. j.
Hickman last week. In our humble
Judgment we should think that this
organization would be of no special
benefit to the Mexico n. G. L. T.,
but we may be mistaken:
j. L. Hutton, w. g.. I. I
: Mrs. 5. f.. Maple, w. vi.
w. ii. Woodward, W. s.
Geo. A. Poteet W. F.. 5.
Miss Belle Morris, w. I.
DR.. John ). Grasty, ". &.
Feniy Bryan, W. NJ.
Geo. Harper, W. G,
Miss Nettie Bourn, w. s.
Joseph Bryan, W. AS
Miss Ida Brooks, W. A. NJ.
Miss Maggie Bryan. W. II. S.
Miss Ella Hit, w. L. 5. -
Rev. j. &. Maple, T. w. [. T.
Elder John a. Brooks, l.. ID.
Lodge meets every Thursday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Jas. Carroll. Secretary OfState.

We had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. janice Carroll, Circuit Clerk of
udrain county, at the McCredie
picnic on Tuesday. He is favorably
spoken of by his friends as every way
worthy and competent to fill the Of
fee of Secretary of State.-Fulton
Telegraph
JAS. Carroll is in every way quail
fed to fill the office of Secretary OF
State, as he has shown by making
Audrain one Of the best circuit clerks
in the state. MIR. Carroll has many
and strong friends all over the state,
who would gladly support him for
this office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
e.. Il. A. Branch.

There is a good deal of talk about
running n branch road from Black
burn, Saline county, to Warrens
burg, a distance of AZ miles. The
Sedalia Democrat says:
Messrs. w. l.. Hedges, w. III.
Lee and C C. Morrow, were APP
pointed a committee to confer with
MIR. Mitchell, tile General Superln-
tendent of the road sought to be
reached. Mitchell vas very much
and very favorably impressed with
the communications of this commit
tee, and much informal conversation
was had. From Warrensburg to
Blackburn is az miles, and Mitchell
thought that to grade and tie the road
for this distarce would cost $4,000
per mile, or sips, 900. The Journal
Democrat says that this sum can be
raised and shall be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
CITY COUNCIL.


The council met pursuant to adj
Journment and there was q motion to
postpone consideration of license ap-
plieations until the next regular meet
ing.
Mr.. Baker inquired if the ordinance
passed at the last meeting had been
published, to which it was replied by
the clerk, that it had been, but not
by authority.
AS non-publication of the ordi-
nance was the ground upon which
postponement of licenses was based,
Judge Forrist remarked, that here pre-
sented all the petitioners and there
would be no objection on their part
to the councils proceeding without
publication. Two or three applica
tons will be Withdrawn.
Mr.. Rines inquired if the council
could not proceed provided it was
understood that licenses would not
be taken out until after the ordinance
was published.
Judge Forrist: 1t is presumable
that the ordinance represents the
views and wishes of the council. |
assume that much, and offer the sug-
gestion that all petitioners have IA
right to pay the sum named in it and
take out license. Several petitioners
are not willing to pay eight hundred
dollars. The county court cannot
do otherwise than respect your ordi-
nance as the exponent of your wish
es, but 1t is proper to remember that
all discretionary power in regard to
dram shops is vested in that body.
The state law provides that city coun-
ellis may levy a tax on licenses after
they are granted. That is all the
authority the city has and you have
said that that tax shall be eight hum
dred dollars. The city council can
net do more and is irresponsible for
the existence of a dram-shop in Mex
leo. 1t has no power to prohibit.
When therefore any one having a IL
cense from the county court applies
to pay that tax, he has a right to a
receipt.
Z. Rines: | differ with the Judge.
| think the city has power over licen-
ses and am informed that the county
court will not grant u license unless
the city does, and then only provided
it charges enough. If L don't get a
city license l don't propose to take
II from the county.
Col. NJ. Mcllhaney remarked that
he represented some citizens and as
a motion to adjourn was never de-
bateable, he should not have ventur-
ed to rise unless he had been invited.
The motion to adjourn was proper
because the ordinance had not been
published and therefore was no law.
That being the case it would be very
irregular to proceed. If the motion
fails and the council takes action to
proceed, he might have something 70
say
The question being called for, Mr.
Baker said: | sustain the motion be-
cause some don't propose to vote as
agreedon. The resolution was carried.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Pay Up.

1t takes money to run q newspa-
per. Our expenses are over $50 a
week, cash. We propose to run the
LEDGER Fright up to the handle
and wish those who owe us debts of
long standing would favor us at once.
The bills are small but the aggregate
amounts TO hundreds of dollars.
Please give this your attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Fine Animal.

One of the fastest as well as the
finest animals exhibited at the fair
this week, was "Nellie c." a bay
mare belonging to w. r. Carter, of
Mexico. She was entered in the
ring for the fastest trott;ng horse,
mare or gelding, 4years old and un-
der 5, mile heats, , best in 3. and was
al easy winner, having distanced all
her competitors without an appa-
rent effort. She is a beautiful bay,
and of fine form and muscle, and bids
fair TO make one of the fastest goers
in the State,-Stur0eon Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Tough Contest.

Sometime since one of our leading
citizens, who Is a temperate man as
well as a temperance man, and yet
not q total abstinence man, made an
agreement with two of our ministers
and leading Murphys, that he would
not take a drink as long as they
would quit the use of tobacco. 1t is
not much of a cross for the first gen.
tleman, for he was not addicted to
drink, while the other two were to
tobacco. All parties still hold the
fort.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

/ 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 trad
is made satisfactory to owners.
C.. w. Baker, Real Estate L. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Boot and Shoe Mandatory

We are glad to learn that Mr..
Louis Rose, of Paris, is making ar
engagements to move to Mexico about
January 1, 1880, and open a boot
and shoe manufacturing establish
ment, running from 20 to 40 hands.
He has the latest and best machinery,
and does good work. The LEDGER
SAYS, welcome!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Rueklen's SalYe.

Tie best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands, chill
corns, and all kinds of skin
This salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by K.
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. Z 1-y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
scratch INV Rack

Maj. Whaley stepped into Gala
ways grocery store yesterday morn
ing with a vacant, weary, careworn
look on his face.
S'Do you want some potatocs?"
asked Dave Steele.
~ never eat them. 1 can't re-
member exactly what l came in for"
"Perhaps you want some coffee?"
"Ain't it funny l can't remem
ber?'' remarked the Major, with a
merry twinkle in his eye, as he
scratched his chin with the back Of
his hand and scanned everything be-
hind the counter in a wild but inef-
fectual effort to brush up his memo
ry.
"Do You want milk"
"No, that amt it."
SIS it macaroni, mustard, chow
chow, soap OF. wine jelly?'
"None of them, SIR"
POSSIBLY you want a small meas
ure of beets or a watermelon"
"Indeed, 1 do not" Then his
eyes sparkled and he said:
81 have it now. l remember what
l came in for it all comes back to
me like a dream of love-"
"What do you want?"
"Well, now, it's as plain as day.
Wasn't 1t funny L didn't think of it
b~efore:"
1T is rather strange but what will
you have:"
''You won't get mad, will you,
Dave?"
mo, sir"
swell, then, I'll tell you. l just
stepped in here to ask you if you'll
scratch my back a little for me. l
have prickly heat"
Dave reached for the Majors back
but he was gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Since We have purchased Alaska
the sun never sets on the L. S., ris-
ing on Maine before sitting on Alas
ka.
The United States of America
bounded on the north by the Aurora
Borealis, on the east by the pro ces-
sion ofthe Eq~uinoxes, on the south
by Illimitable Space, and on the W est
by the Day of Judgment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Miss Mamie Mitchell, daughter of
Mr.. Mitchell, living on the Doan
place, about 10 miles southwest of
Mexico, died Monday night of con-
gestive chill. She was only l6 years
old, and in the bloom of womanhood
falls befor G the undiscriminating hand
of death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Mr.. G. H. Grasty will 9oon take
charge of one of the best country
schools in the county. We predict
for Mr.. Grasty the highest measure
Of success as a teacher-not only be-
cause of his firmness of principles,
but also on account OF his brilliancy
of intellect,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Eh;idrens' Mass Meeting.

On next Sabbath, the 9TH, at 5
O'Clock p. IN. there will be a mass
meeting of all the Sunday School
Scholars, children and youth of Mex
leo at the Presbyterian Church. r..
NJ. Carson will address the meeting
on 1.-The Childrens' Guide to Heav-
en-" The song book used will be
the Gospel Songs No. l." Every
one who has a copy of this book will
please bring it along. All are invit-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
SDOFtSmen.

The times of the eason when game
may be killed in Missouri, according
to law, are as follows: Prairie chick
ems, August Is to February l; deer,
September l to January Is; wild
turkey, September l to March l;
quail, October l to February l;
pheasant, October Is to Febl gary l.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

We had the pleasure Saturday, of
meeting Col. Green Clay, of Missis-
sippi. The Colonel is thinking of
moving to Mexico and we would be
glad to welcome him. He is a first
class gentleman of large property
and would be quite an acquisition to
Mexico in every way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
I~Susgies. Ruggics.

J. b. ~Stanhope has a large lot of
fine buggies from Cook & Co, Gin
c%innati. They arc the finest lot of
buggies ever brought to Mexico and
he is selling them at remarkably low
prices. Call around and see for
Yourself. Many buggies of this make
have been used in Mexico and found
to be strong and stylish,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

We are glad to welcome DIR. Lee
back to Mexico. We remember we'll
the meeting held at his departure, and
the eulogies pronounced over his
dead body, as it were, by the other
physicians of Mexico. Everybody is
glad to see you back, doctor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

The quarterly meeting Of the
Promenade street NJ. f. Church
South, win be held Saturday and
Sunday next.
The Missouri Annual Conference.
of the NJ. E. Church South. wilt con-
vene at Louisiana, Mo-, next We'd Vaeedi-
nesday, September 10; Bishop WightS
man presiding. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Miss Willie Garrett has resigned
her position as teacher in the public
school, and Miss Grantham has ac-
copied the position. Miss Willie was
a most excellent teacher, and while
the board regret her loss, they are
glad to secure SO good a teacher and
such a brilliant scholar as Miss Gran
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

A few days ago our friend DIR.
Birkhead, of Louisiana, made ar
engagements to have three night shirts
made. We could not then inquire.
why he made this addition to his
lenqerie, but since have learned that
he is to be married tonight to Miss
Rule of shat place. Success to you.
nonfor RI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

On the 18th of August, Clarence
Vivion, at a meeting at Hickory
Grove, denoun, :ed NJ. Y. Duncan,
and stated that Duncan had not made
a greenback sp, ech. We learn that
since that time Dung Vivion, with
many other prom nent Greenbackers
in this county, has left the party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Another Car / lead of Beer.

Hirsch Il Jacobs, III have received
another car load of VIM. j. Lemp's
premium bottled beer, containing
not less than 1900 b, ,ttles. The first
car load was sold in three weeks, but
as their trade has inc, -eased, they ex-
pect to sell this car 10 ad in less time.
This is rather a heavy business for a
temperance town and still these gen.
tleman do not violate t he law.
on II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

j. W. Town, of this place, has
made arrangements to start a pottery
in Mexico. While we regret much
to lose so valuable a citizen, we con-
graduate Mexico upon gaining him.
Mr.. Town is a gentleman of the first
lass.-Paris Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
County Commissioner.

There was a small fire in the wood
yard near the round house, last Tues
day night. Several cords of wood
were burned and the stock yards in
jured. A team was hitched to the
fire engine which was pulled to the
fire and served a good purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Johnny Clark is in the northern
part of the L. S. circulating adver-
Using matter about Audrain county.
Judge Clark should be encouraged in
his efforts to advertise this state and
cpunty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Col. Hutton, of the Intel'i9encer,
won't exchange with the other Mexi'
co papers. Col. Readington says
the only way to get ven with him is
to treat him with silent contempt.
He likes that, Colonel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Mrs. J.. Nj. KOOntZ,

Midwifery and womb diseases made
a specially. Consultation in regard
to chronic diseases of women and
children free of charge. Office and
residence first house north of the Old
Catholic Church, Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

DIR. L. S. Ruby, of Macon City,
secretary of State Sunday School
Convention, was in Mexico yester-
day. The Doctor is thinking of
moving to Mexico. We would be
glad to welcome him and all men of
his stamp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
To Contractors.

Tie contract to build the Littleby
Baptist Church will be let Sept. 18th,
1879. All persons desiring to bid on
the building eau find specifications
with Mr.. John Gregg at Recorders
office. 2 n. S. JOHNSTON,
J. Fl. CRAWFORD,
e. HUGHES.
S2c Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Miss Mary Carroll has returned
from a very pleasant visit to Virginia.
Miss Lou Wardwell, sister of Mrs.
James Carroll, accompanied her, and
will remain in Mexico for some time.
Miss Lou is q very accomplished
singer, and will, we are glad to learn,
assist in presenting Pinafore in Mex
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Last week we stated that Prof.
Hendricks, whilom of Moberly, was
in jail at Leavenworth, which was a
mistake. He is in the Military Pris-
on at that place, and the supposition
is that he will escape with two years
imprisonment.-Moberly Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

The north side booms-Red Cal
laway has sold his lease of the Ken
nan building for $3.50 bonus. He
will occupy the rooms now used by
Null. Null don't know where he
oo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Prof. Treloar has charge of the
musical department OF the Fulton
Synodical College-spending the first
part of each week in that city. We
are glad to have the Prof. still re-
main in our city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Judge J. p. Clark has our thanks
for IN elegant basket of luscious
grapes--the finest we have seer this
season. Judge Clark has a fine vine
yard with every variety of grapes i'm
aginable. His vineyard supplies
hotels and private houses daily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

VIM. Harper is making arrange
ments to build two large brick bust
ness houses just east Of his store.
Several applications are now in to
rent them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

We learn that Bro. Allen, the
''holy man," will return and give lis
another camp meeting near Mexico,
about where the Cunningham picnic
was. 1t will open Thursday, Sept.
,0tb
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

A thousand watermelons are de-
molished in Mexico every day, and
yet you cannot find any rinds either
in the streets or alleys. Mexico be-
lieyes in cleanliness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

DR.. Turner, of this city, has just
removed q very large and painful
ANGER from Mrs. Spencer of this
county, who is now doing well and
will shortly recover her health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

The editors of the "Daily'' Herald
were di vinely ''called'' to run a
newspaper. they are TO- "showing
their hands. 1t looks like an ''un-
filled flush" to- A man that knows but
IittIe about sucli :hings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Prof. Hamill was in Mexico last
Thursday. The Professor gets 500
a month and S35 a week expenses
travelling for Appleton & Co.. book
publishers, during the summer
months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

"Don't need a street sprinkler"
No; we suppose not. Some men
don't need anything until Gabriel
blows his horn. and then they will
find they need everything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Fulton Gazette: We noticed at the
picnic at McCredie, Tuesday, Mr..
Gideon Games who is in his 91st year,
and his lady who is in her 83rd year.
Both are as spry as most people at
so or 60.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Geo. FAINT, of Galloway county, has
rented J. d. fuckers residence for
5000 per year and will open a board
ing house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

John Buckley has purchased the
brick building on the northwest cor
ner of the square, occupied by Brooks
& Co., for $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

The amount OF taxes on the col
lector's book for the year 1879, with
out school taxes is as follows: State
revenue, Sl6,3 73 03; county reve-
nue., SIG, 306 A; railroad, S24,245-
55 county road, S4,010 II. Total,
S67, ops 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Soy For THE BEST AND CHEAPEST
DWELLING Gus IN MEXICO, ADDRESS
OR CALL On X. NJ. WHITE, EDITOR OF
LEDGER, MEXICO, MO. MUST BE SOLD
AT ONCE AT A SACRIFICE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Box So Mexico, advertises in st.
Louis Republican, for lady cores
pondent. Box 10, Mexico, is agreea-
ble-Write.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

If you don't believe that Taylor
manufactures the best bed spring in
town, go get one on trisl. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

wish 10 loan together, or in par
GELS Of not less than $500, about three
thousand dollars, Oh good real estate
security.
c. T. QUIsENBERRY, Atty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

We find on examining the city re-
cords that there are just as many
cases before the r~ecordernow as there
were when the saloon was open.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
..Sboa Xeur Horse -

Just received at the Globe Shooting
Shop 1000 horse shoes, to be put on
for 25 cents a shoe, for cash.
20-1m. j. w. PRATT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Wonder why the Herald did not
finish its snake story? 1t left its
readers in suspense with the snakes
back broken. This is rather sugges-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Go to Frost's, next door to post
office, and he will sell you the best
and cheapest cigars and tobacco in
Mexico. l4.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

1t will pay you to borrow money
at 10 per cent and buy your grocer
les OF Pease for cash. Is At.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

"Hcw to get a husband" is the
title c.f a new book. A good way is
to get yon; mother to take in young
men boarders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

1 invite everybody to call and see
the new genuine Singer Machine at
my office. (I9-tf) 5. L. mexican.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

Miss Laura Robertson, of MOberly,
sister of George Robertson, of this
city, attended his wedding yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

i you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands In Audrain or
adjoining counties, send description
,withlowest cash price to c. w Ba.
ker, Real Estate, Loan and Genera
Insurance agent. Of11e over ne"
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

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
inthe event.of loss. lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Examination Of Teachers.

Regular examinations the first Sat
urdav in each month. All wishing
certificates must attend these examin-
atoms, as certificates will not be is
sued at any other time.
GEO. d. BOWMAN,
l9-tf. County Commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

c. I. Quisenberry's law office on
east side of the square, opposite the
east door Of the court house
m stairs,