Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-18

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1t is rumored that Rev. Z. j.
Gooch, the eloquent pastor of the
NJ. +. Church South, at Mexico, is
about to go over to the Christian
Church. That Church seems to be
unfortunate with its preachers a few
years ago its pastor went over to the
Episcopal Church.-Vandalia Lea
der.
The above must be a mistake. We
know of no man who stands higher
in his church than the Rev. T. J..
Gooch.
Underwood's mare cleaned out the
fast horse at the race near Blues
store last week. Some eight or nine
hundred dollars was the stake, besides
side bets. One of the country peo-
pie talking TO us Last Saturday about
the race, said: 81 tell you White,
Underwood's mare is literally HI
for a quarter Of a mile" We don't
know what he meant, but suppose it
is so.
Sedalia has an i%ncendiary Deputy
Circuit Clerk, J. w. Stewart. He
has fred several buildings, the court
house among them, which he has
twice attempted to burn.
Hardware, locks, &C., at bottom
prices at Leslie Ferris. 81 If.
They found u pearl in an oyster
while enjoying a half dozen fresh at
McCarten's. 21-2tf.
When at Fulton stop at the Com
mercial Hotel !; Jas. Watson, proprie-
tor. 19tf 1.
The Warrenton Bdnner is n of
the best and neatest little papers that
! comes to this office.
We know a young fellowin Mexico
who would rather DC a hoade-holder
than b%ondholder.
The Mexico LEDGER belongs to no
click or ring. Its editor is welded to
the democratic party, the only party
that can rule the country, as every
| reasonable man knows. In this IL
the LEDGER will live and die. "Give
us liberty, or give us death"
! You will find d. c. Knoderer south
| side of the square, in c. Weinand's
| old stand. 21-tf.
Ed. Silver, one of the most promi-
nent young lawyers in the State, was
in the city yesterday.
Ex-GOv. Chas. II. Hardin, wife
and Miss Fannie. returned from their
trip west Tuesday morning. Mr.. Har-
din, we arc glad to say, is very much
improved in health. The LEDGER is
glad to welcome them back.
Pinafore, End and 3rd OF October.
Tell your sisters, cousins and aunts.
A dog fight was the sensation last
Tuesday. The dogs were soon named
Tilden and Kelly. Kelly got kicked,
and Tilden tailed. Time will prove
the dogs were right.
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,
left. County Commissioner.
"She Your Horse"
Just received at the Globe Shooting
Shop 1000 horse shoes, to be put on
for 25 cents a shoe, for cash.
2O-1m. J. w. PRATT.
The Daily complains that the Press
calls Tilden a shylock, and demands
proof. For Duncan to call anyone q
shylock, what is it but a pot calling a
kettle black. Don't twenty per cent.
make a shylock of even a green
hacker?
ChiIdren's Meeting
at Liberty Street Church, at IL Am.
next Sabbath, sermon by Rev. Wheat.
Buy your groceries from Virgil
Williams, and save money. 22-2t.
If you want your wife to let your
hair alone, buy your groceries of Vir-
gil Williams. 22-2f.
Allen says he Is as pure as the
Savier. There are thousands like him
in hell.
Blondined hair is now all the rage
among the Mexico ladies. Why thus
GU i'll f.sliitmi
When YOU feel q cough or bron.
ch-al affection creeping in the lungs,
take Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL, and
cure il before it becomes ineurabIe.
Don't fail to call at McCarten'i
oyster parlor and try some of his fresh
oysters. 21-zt.