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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

A union camp meeting, for the
promotion of scriptural holiness in
bible sanctification, will be held near
the Mexico and Paris wagon road,
just ga of a mile west of Long Branch
Baptist Church, which is about half
way between Mexico and Paris. A
good boarding tent and feed stable
will be on the ground, rates reasona.
BILE. Plenty of water for stock; ice
water in abundance. Straw for the
use of tenters free. Meeting will
commence Saturd ay, August 9th,
and continue ten days. Come. bring
your tent, anlstay through. Come i'll
the spirit, come praying and trusting
God which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
G.. II. SNEAp, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Miss Hogan, who is TO read at the
Opera House, on the goth of July, is
the niece of Hon. John Hogan, of St.
Louis, and comes to this city very
highly recommended as an elocution-
list. The programme for the evenin G
is very attractive, and all that attend
will enjoy a very unusual treat. The
st. Louis Globe-Democrat says, lat
the entertainment given in Centenary
Church, Miss Hogan acquitted herself
so as to excite very general praise
Her reading gave evidence of unusu-
ally fine elocationary and dramatic
talents. She is a young lady of most
pleasing mind and person, and those
who hear her will be most highly en-
tertained." We bespeak a full house
for Miss Hogan. Admission, 25 cts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
And which results are but evidences

And which results are but evidences
of the wisdom of your organization,
and the fidelity with which it has
been administered, and stand, as fin
ger posts and notes of warning, that
no similar departure from your old
paths, can be taken, by you, without
resulting in similar disaster, defeat
and death.
The nominating committee then
reported the following gentlemen for
office bearers during the next six
months:
For President, Rev. T. J. Gooch;
Vice-Presidents, Messrs. J. M. Mar
maduke and john P. Clark; Seereta-
ry, B. f. Dobyns Treasurer, Josiah
Wright.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
James Carroll, chairman; E. S.
Frost, A. F. Ryerson, Virgil Will
llams and p. w. Harding who were
severally elected.
After song and exhortation to uni
ty of action, Notwithstanding differ
ences of opinion, by President Brooks,
meeting adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

We wish to direct attention to the
call inserted in this paper for a meet
ing at the court house on Tuesday
29th inst. at Z p. m. for the purpose
of organizing a distSict fair association
at Mexico. That such an institution
would administer to the development
of our county and city there can be
no doubt. The wonder is that such
a measure has not been inaugurated
before. There is not a town in the
state of our size that is without its
fair grounds, training track, arena,
stand and cattle sheds and we can
not afford to let the present lack of
them continue. We are told that
very suitable grounds can be had st
very cheap rates Immediately south
of the town. Turn out then, and
set this enterprise in motion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Elder John A. Brooks, of Mexico,
or Monday night, delivered in Mar
shall a very able and pungent ad-
dress OIL temperance, as he is quite
capable of doing. According to the
daily Progress of the next morning
she was particularly severe on DEM
ocratic newspapers; and charged
that the entire Democratic press of
the state bad either sold out to the
liquor influence or was afraid to OPP
pose it,"
We hope the Progress states Broth
er Brooks position too broadly, for
certainly he does know of Democrat
ic newspapers which do not belong
to either category and to which
therefore he was unjust. Columbia
Statesman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
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
DIV. 2f-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
Attention Teachers.

A competitive examination will be
held at the court house in Mexico,
August I'd, 1879, beginning at $3.50
a. m. All wishing certificates before
the beginning of the fall terms OF
school, will please attend this exami-
nation. Hereafter examinations will
be given only the first Saturday in
each month. GEO. d. BOWMAN,
1926. County Com.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Mr.. Robert White, editor of the
Mexico (Mo.) LEDGER, will be mar
ried on the 22d inst. to Miss Belle
Mitchell, of Illinois. Mr.. White is
q young gentleman who stands high
among his editorial brethren. He is
handsome, talented, and energetic.
We understand his prospective bride
Is a beautiful and accomplished young
lady. We suppose the LEDGER will
be, after the marriage, a better paper
than ever .-Boouville Topic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
D0 Won Relieve 1t.

That in this town there are scores
of persons passing our store every
dav whose lives are made miserable
by indigestion, dyspepsia, sour and
distressed stomach, liver complaint,
constipation, when for Is cts. we will
sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer, guaran-
teed to cure them. Sold by DR.. j,
McDearman, druggist. cow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
DR.. C. w. Benson's Celery and

DR.. c. w. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills are prepared OK
pressly to cure sick headache, nerv-
Gus headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and s.eepless-
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,
Md. S-0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Miss Nettie L. Burroughs, princi-
pal of the Female College at North
Middletown, Bourbon county, Ky,
is on a visit to her relatives, Messrs.
j. A. Judy, NJ. j. Clark and others
of Audrain and Monroe counties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Charley DobYns has at last made a
hero of himself! Tuesday evening,
while q lot of boys were swimming at
''the DAM" young man by the
name of Chas. Ruske, who could not
swim, wen under for the last time,
when Charley, who is an excellent
swimmer, dived down, got him and
brought him out on his shoulder:
Parties who we're at the river at the
time say it vas a narrow escape from
drOwninO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

We presume the young, wide-awake
and energetic editor of the Mexico
LEDGER, Mr.. Rob't NJ. White, is in
Carrollton, Illinois, to-day and as
happy and serene as a June bug. He
is to be married to Miss Belle Mitch
ell, of Alton, Illinois, to-day. We
congratulate him and wish him and
the bride n full measure of all their
anticipated joys and happiness-Paris
Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

At last showmen have invented
something worthy of the patronage
of all classes a scientific feature.
Not the old circus and menagerle
commonplace attractions. Messrs.
Cooper, Bailey & Co., seem to be
progressive. The advancement of
the new and wonderful Electric Light
has been adopted by them as the illu-
minating power of their great show.
Of its success there can be no doubt,
as the press of the entire country
speak of this light as wonderful and
attractive. This great show is to
exhibit at Mexico, on Friday, Au-
gust STU.
The ''Clicago Times" of June 22d, says:
THE CIRCUs-Thc visit of the
| Cooper & Bailey circus to this city
has proven a source of great profit to
the managers, and pleasure almost
unbounded to the public at large.
The excellence of the ring perform
ance of itself was largely accountable
| for this uccess but more of it might
prOperly be accredited to the care
| the managers seem to have taken to
eliminate some of the worst and
most offensive features usually at
tcndant upon shows of this kind,
and to theit enterprise in using n
means of lighting up their canvas
that of itself proved a very power
full attraction. The menagerie is a
good one, the elephant and camel de-
.partments being especially well
stocked with valuable animals
Some idea of the extent to which
these things were appreciated may
be gathered from the statement that
the main tent, which has seats for
seventy five hundred people, was
! always well filled when it was not
crowded and that on several occa-
| sions the door had to be closed and
three or four thousand people refus-
ed admission. The managers have
spared no money in making their
show what it ought to be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

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.
c. w. Baker, Real Estate Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
Happy Hearts.

Special Dispatch to The Globe Democrat.
CARRoLLToN, ILL, July pr.
NJ. White, ESQ.,, editor and proprie.
tor of the Mexico LEDGER, Mexico,
Mo-, was married at the residence OF
Chas. ii. Hodges, Esq, in this city,
this afternoon, to Miss Belle ID.
Mitchell, of Alton. Miss Mitchell
is a very attractive young lady, q
fine musician, and well known in st.
Louis. The young couple left on the
evening train for Chicago and the
East.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best saIve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands, chill
b.ains, corns, and all kinds of skin
eruptions. This salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price rs
cents per box. For sale by r.
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. z 1-y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Although the number of deaths at
Memphis is decreasing, the outlook
there is far from decreasing. A great
MANY have left and are still leaving.
Even if the epidemic should subslde,
there will be much suffering for want
of amnlOvmet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

OF our exchanges the Warrensburg
JOurnal-Democrat and GAINESVILLE
Sentinel are the spiciest, the Warren
ton Banner the best printed and the
Mexico Intelligencer the most digni-
fied.-Troy Free Press.
1t ought TO he dignificd-two
Colonies in one office!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
Premium Lager Beer.

Hirsch & jacobson keep always, a
large supply of premium lager beer
on hand, which they sell by the dozen,
which is always cool and nice, and es-
pecially adapted for family Use. They
also have a large stock of liquors and
wines by the gallon. 14-G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

For SALE OR TRADE.-We have a
very fine six seat carriage, (shop
price one thousand dollars,) which
we will sell at a great bargain or trade
for good city or country property.
Apply to Jnc. P. Clark & Son, Mex
leo, Mo. loft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
DISTRICT FAIR.
Call for "a Citizens Meeting to
Organize u District Fair at
Mexico.

The undersigned respectfully re-
quest the citizens of Audrain county
and the city of Mexico to meet them
at the court house on Tuesday, the
29th inst. at Z p. m. for the purpose
of consultation with reference to get
ting up q district fair association at
this place:
l.. Hord, VIM. Sims,
+. ID. Graham, VIM. Woodward,
+. RInes, Jos. GlandOn,
X. w. Tureman, DIR. French,
l.. Lakeland, r. IIisey,
J. +. Llewellyn, Chas. Brown,
w. ii. KEENAN,, Bob. Graham,
Jos. Potts, Robt. Mckinney,
Geo. Kabrich, VIM. c. Brown,
NJ. Pitcher, James Graham,
w. ii. Wallace, Jno. NJ. Menefee,
Andy Harrison, K. Cunningham,
}. b. Bodkin, NJ. Rogers.
Capt. Currie, I. M. Gill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Billie Reid moved his family, house
hold goods, &C., to Slater last We'd
nesday. VIZ regret to lose them, but
loss is Slater's gain. Billie is a
gentleman in every sense Of the word,
and worthy the confidence of all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

The thanks of this oilice-from the
foreman down to the ''devil'-are
due Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. White for Il
bountiful supply OF their wedding
cake. 1t was the best we ever stuck
q tooth in-nOt .stOo thIn.N
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

/ am now prepared to contract for
furnishing nissfies with everything
they need in the way refreshments,
including candies and ice creaiS's
speciai rates. 6-tf. MCCARTEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Our friend, Judge j. p. Clark,
has q new fodder plant variously
styled "African cane" Egyptian
Millet," ''Japan Millet'' and some
times "Horse Millet," which is
thought to be an admirable substi-
tute for broadcast corn. Mr.. c..
will give it a fair trial and if it proves
as valuable an article for dairy and
stabbed animals as is expected it will
be a grand acquisition. This ex-
pertinent will he watched with inter-
est and in due time our readers will
become acquainted with its result.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
'alary of $50 per month

The parsonage for the Methodist
Church, on Promenade street, is
nearly completed. 1t is quite an Or
nament to that part of the town.
Rev. Mr.. Gooch and family expect
to move into it about the 1st of Au-
gust. The society of this church de-
serve Il great deal OF credit for its en-
terprise and ~liberality. 1t is desira-
BILE that every other church in this
city have just such a residence for
its minister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Porter's Chicken Cholera cure, is
the only certain remedy known fol
Chicken Cholera. Given occasional
ly 1T will prevent chickens from hav-
inc the disease. It is now being
used throughout the country with IN
tire satisfaction. For sale at Patter-
sons drug store. i-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

The circus bills were nearly all
torn off the bulletin-boards Monday
night, by the severe wind and rain.
They were put back, however, in a
very short time, and now the boys
are happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
MARRIED.

On Wednesday. July 10th, 1879, at
the residence of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. T. r. SpS2ss. by Rev. N. 3;
Johnston, MIR. Siafoa I. Davis and
Miss l.. Ella Spriggs, an OF Audrain
county,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

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
inthe event of loss. 11-t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

1t is a time honored custom to
throw an old shoe after a new bride and
groom. All our old office shoes were
thrown in the direction of C~arrollton,
ILL.,, last Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
DIED.

Saturday night, July Is, 1879,
Lucy Blanche, infant daughter OF
j. r. and u. T.. Dobyns, alged 16
months.
Far up to heaven our darling
Was borne from our sight,
And there she dwelleth
An angel OF light.
Departed this life on Sunday night
Morgan, infant son of A. +. and A.
M. Reid, aged 8 months and 2 days.
Funeral services were conducted ON
Monday by Rev. DR.. Grasty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

j. w. Hamilton, the gentlemanly
advertising agent of the Great Lon
don Show, called on us Monday and
made a CONTRACT for the big adver-
tisement which appears on this page.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Just received direct from the fac
tory another lot the improved Stewart
Singer sewing machines Genuine
rebuilt Singer machines to rent otI.
J. b. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Johnny Ricketts, has secured a po-
sition in the Mexico Exchange bank.
johnny is n of our most steady and
reliable young men. We wish him
auccaSS-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

The InteHigencer of this city, had
the misfortune to break its Gordon
job press last Saturday. Unlike the
Col, We offered the use of our jobber
until his press could be repaired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

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., 1879-07-24
AN IMMENSE LIGHT.

EQUAL to the Rays of Four Dazzling suns
-Illu minating a Radious OF two Miles
Glowing with a Phosphorescent Enoi-
gence-Worth Travelling Five hundred
Miles to see.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
Only rs Gents a BOX.

The cheapest and best cure for
Chills and Fever in the world. DIR.
Patterson's Sugar Coated Ague Pills.
other medicine required. Lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Interesting sight-illustration of
America: White men FASTING up
shOw-bills in the sun-colored men
sitting in the shade enjoying the i'm
proved prospects.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Prof. S. T. Davis, of this county,
has been employed AS principal of the
Sturgeon Public Schools, at a salary
of $50 per month. He has taught in
this county forthe past six years. and
has always given entire satisfaction.
Miss frankie Dingle, also of this
county. will teach in the intermediate
department of the same school at a
salary of $50 per month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
.yewIcry EmDOrium.

Z For the finest jewelry and best
watches call on Lyman Fetter. He
gets all his goods direct from Chicago
and New York. He keeps the best
of goods IN his line and sells for less
money than anyone else in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

Syrup in great variety at Barnes 2
vineyards. va
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24
Alt.
Santa Fe, NJ

Remember the Picnic to-day, e
Judge Cunningham's farm, one and
a half miles north Of town. Gen. +.
NJ Cockrell will speak at II a. m.,
and Hon. John +. Phillips at ? p. IN.
Hacks and other conveyanccs will
ply between the city and the picnic
grounds during the day. Let all
turn out and bring their baskets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-07-24

The large plate glass in John Men
.efee's new building cost 500 each,
and are the largest in town.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-23
A Forest Fire.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert UGner, and
their daughter, twelve years old. drove
from Frackville, Shenandoah, Pa, re-
Gently, In an ordinary farm wagon
drawn by two horses. After driving
along awhile lie observed that the
woods were on fire on both sides of the
road. After driving through the fire
several hundred yards, the smoke be-
came so dense that the travellers were
nearly suiiOcated, and they had 10 lie
down in the wagon bed 20 prevent be-
ing smoOthered. tie then urged the
horses into a gallop. having first 70 be-
labor them with cudgel, aud the race
continued over the rough mountain
road for a considerable distance with
the flames roaring on both sides, and
myriads Of sparks falling in and about
the wagon. Mrs. Unuer's dress caught
fire, and her husband dropped the reins
% assist her iu extingulshiug 10. when
she tainted in his arms. While he was
endeavoring 10 bring his wife back TO
consciousness the horses were tearing
along at u breakneck speed, the wagon
swerved, joited and swung around in
anything but comfortable manner.
Mrs. finer became conscious in a few
seconds, however, and just then her
husband saw a cloud Of dense black
smoke enyeioping the road, and knew
that they had reached che outskirts of
the fire and we're safe The travellers
were all slightly buried, but fortunate
ly escaped without any serious injuries
Some idea ofthe eterriblc heat they pass
cd through may be had when it is sta
ted that the paint ON the wagon was
burned entirely on, and the horses
hair was scorchel in hundreds OF
places by the clouds Of sparks that fell
on them. on the same day the omni-
bus that carries passengers from Frack-
willie TO shenondoah ran the gauntlet,
aud the driver was severely scorched
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-23

II with defiance az the officers. Ii was now
critical moment The whistle had lust
blown for dinner, and some of the ConviCts
were forming i'm line Extreme caution
had 10 be taken now by the officers The
least mistake ON their part, and over two
hundred CouviCts would have hurled all the
mass of iron and tools that Law around in
the shop at their heads, and made short
work ot them. Taking i'm the situation at
glance, Blglin, the chief keeper, began
TO parley with Barrett, telling him not to
make fool of himself and to surrender
la. rett said If You promise not TO pad
die me for this | will GO Bgliu. how
ever, made no promise. Then" said
Barrett, "Ill be G. G--d-d If surren
der swinging his formidable weapons
dcfantly at the officers over hundred
convicts were cheering him ON. Once more
Biglip urged him 10 surrender, hut Barrett
raised his hammer and was about to hurl il
at Biglin's head when officer Good again
drew his revolver and said - Barrett. If
you fire that hammer IN shoot you" De
risivc laughter, groans and catCans now
arose from all parts of the foundry. The
line of conviCts which had been formed
preparatory 10 dinner, was broken, the men
were circling around the officers crowding
them ON, hooting and yelling. Somebody
I'm the back part of the foundry here called
out; ale dare not shoot" Then arose the
cry all around the officers: "You are cow
ards! on dare not shoot :" and il became
high time TO show them at least that the
shooting-irons were ready Up went the
revolvers from half a dozen pockets. and.
while Officer Good kept his revolver pointed
at Barrett, the other officers. having sta
toned themselves I'm "A semi circle pointed
theirs at the threatening ConviCts, some of
whom had now begun To reform their line.
" am going in that line, exclaimed Bar
rett. III you do, said Good, cit will
not be well for you Bauctt's object cvi-
IDENTIFY was to go with the conviCts into the
mess n ON. and, with the aid of the twelve
hundred fellows there assembled, create "A
general revolt. With all the appearance of
leader among desperate men, hc swung
his weapon dchantly TO and fro 81 am
going in that line; do what YOU d--n
please, he exclaimed next, and made a
motion as If to leap in the gangway,
whitner the the other Convicts had been
driven by the ugly appearance of the OH
GERS rcvolvcrs. Seeing, however, that he
could not get there he lifted his heavy
hammer and was aiming IL at Officer Good
when, just as he raised il over his head
ready TO strike, Good fired Barrett stun
hled into the gangway. He was with his
comrades now, but "A dead man The mo
mcnt this shot was fired the convicts scat
tered they had seen that the officers meant
business and while several of the latter
had now come forward with drawn rcvol-
yers to protect their fellow keepers, Officers
Biglin and Good carried the dead body of
the convict to the hospital He had lived
just four minutes after he had been shot