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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
New Move.
MAmE GROVE GRANGE, 10.
1863, March 10, 1879.

MARLE GROVE GRANGE, fIo.
1863, March 10, 1879.
EDrroR LEDGER: If you consider
the following ofsufficient importance
please give it room in your paper:
Whereas, Many of the strangers
who come into our midst as farm la
borers are an imposition and hurtful
to the good morals Of the family Cir
Gle; and
Whereas, BY having an. honorable
demit the worthy might bear evidence
of good character, while our own
young men are going abroad might
carry the same unfailing assurance
and
Whereas, We are convinced that
intelligent labor is more beneficial
than much of the ordinary labor we
are compelled to employ; and
Whereas, We recognize the grange
as a proper and efficient school in
which farm laborers may acquire q
better knowledge of their work. there
fore to induce them to accept the ad-
vantages offered, be it
Resolved, That from this time for
ward in the employment of labor, we
will give a decided preference to
those who will bring US written or
unwritten proof of having belonged
to our order; and
Resolved further, That it is moi
economy, nor can we afford to pay
wages to those whose minds are &C
untutored as to render them utterly
regardless of the interests of US and
ours. A. J. GARDNER, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

The State Temperance Convention
at Jefferson City last week was quite
we'll attended delegates being pres
ent from various parts of the State.
Several of the members Of the legis-
lature participated in its delibera-
tions, and endorsed its objects and
action. The use of the hall of the
House Of Representatives was ten
dered to the Convention for Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings, and ac-
cepted. Many members Of both
branches of the Legislature were in
attendance at the evening sessions.
On Wednesday evening addresses
were made by Prof. Baldwin, of the
Norman School at Kirksville, asd
Col. w. F. Switzler, of Columbia /;
and on Thursday evening an able and
convincing argument was made by
Elder John A. Brooks, of this city.
Elder Brooks was warmly congratu-
lated by members of the House a,
the close of his speech. Resolutions
were adopted by the Convention IA
voring submitting to the people con-
stitutional amendment prohibitory In
character, and also favoring immedi-
ate restrictive legislation. John A.
Brooks and R. III. Allison attended
as delegates from Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
Vote early but not often.

Vote early but not often.
Read l.. Phillips ad. in this issue. L.
y The latest thirg in hose is-ladies
feet.
The days are getting longer at both
ends.
Awise fool is one who can hide his
folly.
Cue Hiner is on the river with his
father.
Prize walking might be a mile-d
insanity.
1t is wicked to stcal-even an
other mans lie.
See NJ. Blum & Sons mammoth
ad. in this issue.
4 The girls can use their rubber shoes
for chewing gum.
T. T. Morris is clerking In Willard
Potts grocery store.
} Some people are fanatics in every
thing they go into.
Vote for the best man for the place
without fear or favor.
The longest pole will get the per-
simmon next Tuesday.
: ANY one finding q skeleton key Will
please leave same at this office. .
d The fine organ for the Presbyterian
church came yesterday morning.
The new Council viii take their
seats next Monday night week.
Keep your "wad'' in your pocket
on Tuesday or you may ''drop it "
A grand organ concert at Presby-
ter,an church on the night of April ID.
John Roseberry is again able to be
out. We are glad to see him GONZALES
cent.
We have not seen q man yet but
"nat tninkS uc Will Dc cicCecu AS-N,
Tuesday.
/ Some girls need no sauce with their
tongue, and as Ear as we know need
no tongue.
hyou are going to Leadville, 60
nowso you will have all summer TO
walk home in.
Tell me what you thirk of your
neighbors and / tan tell you what
they think Of you.
Misses Addie and Virginia Crom.
well, who have been visiting in Col.
umbia, are at home.
Mrs. Maldrow & Clark are daily
receiving the latest styles Of millinery
goods, notions, &c. Goods sold thia
'ng cheaper than ever before.
Ds1't fail to call and see goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
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. It
eradicates all malaria from the sys-
tenn, gives tone and yigor to the
whole body, and prevents disease
from becoming seated. Try Gle.
roRD's FEBRIFUGE; it 10 sure, safe
and speedy In its action. You will
never regret buying the first bottle,
and you will have discovered q friend
you can not afford to lose.
J. C. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by al druggists. st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
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, Glso a positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and
all complaints, after having tested its
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
u desire to relieve human suffering, I
will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, with full direc-
tions for preparing and using, in Ger
man, French, or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp. nam
ing this paper. w. w. Sherar, l49
powers' Block, Rochester. New
York. 35-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
An Outrage.

Whites dramatic troupe finished q
weeks engagement here last Satur-
day night. The troupe is a fair
itinerant one and acted some of their
plays we'll enough. Their play of
Forbidden Fruit" in which they
appeared on Thursday evening, is an
outrage upon decsncy. A Columbia
audience probably was never before
RECALLED with such a sensual and gross
dramatic Observation-Disclosures Her
ald. %
Hoo W-h-e-e what a weak stom-
ach the Athens of Missouri must
have. s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
The Murphy Meeting.

One fact was fully demonstrated at
the Murphy Meeting Monday night,
and that was necessity for taUer-
nacle, with seating capacity for about
twenty-five hundred people. The
crowd began pouring in as early as
seven o clock, and its matter of i'm
possibility to seat every one comfort
ably. Who is going to take the first
practical step in this direction, look
ing to the building of a tabernacle ?
The temperance cause demands it !;
the citizens of Mexico need it. The
interest manifested in these Murphy
meetings was fully rewarded Monday
night, by the excellent programme
prepared by the board. Miss Ada
West appeared first with a recitation
which she delivered with credit to
herself and honor to those teachers
whom she is indebted to for instruc-
ton. Then followed a song from
'Treloar Bros. and Mr.. Stansbury and
his son Harry, which was we'll rem
dered. "All Hail." to the musical
portion of our Murphy workers.
Thos. III. Musick followed with the adj
dress of the evening. The force,
power and logic of this gentleman is
too we'll known to require comment !;
suffice TO ssy Mr.. NJ. never fails to
interest. His speech was followed
by song from Leona and Beulall
Williams, daughters Of Virgil Viii
liams, and they are sweet little sing
ers and were loudly 4plauded. The
President, John A. Brooks, being
one of the committee who attended
the State Temperance Convention at
Jefferson City, which convened ON
the 10Th, made a very fiattering re-
port of the temperance workers whom
he met end of the temperance work
being done throughout the State. Al
the conclusion of his remarks II H.
Allison, another me:,ber of the com.
mittee, made motion not in harmo
ny with the programme of the even
ing, and Judge Forrist, chairman o.
the executive board, objected. The
objection being overruled, a lively
little discussion followed, by Messrs
Forrist, Brooks, Cake, Musick and
Allison. The latter named gentleman
finally withdrew his motion, and reace
fell upon the troubled waters. Har.
mony took the ascendency and the
grand old movement still rolls on like
a peaceful river, bearing on its quie'
bosom the barks of hundreds of Mex
ico's citizens who have trusted theil
peace and happiness to the guidlnce
of this noble institution-the Muir.
phies. Programme for next Monda,
night, address by Bishop Andrews
ofthe NJ, E. Church; select reading
SONGS. &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
From Worcester.
WORCESTER, AUDRAIs Co., /
Mo-. March 10th, 1879. !


Mo-, March 10th, 1879.
EDITOR LEDGER: Thinking that a
bit of news from this part of Audrain
county might be of some interest to
other parts of the county, I pen the
following Tor the benefit of all whom
it may concern:
The health Of this township is ex-
cellent; the busy farmers are very
near done sowing oats. The ever
watchful wives have planted ccnsid-
cradle Of their gardens, (bat this cold
snap may cause them to plant again)
and peace and harmony are prevail-
ing generally, since the "Farrows"
left. Another good move, I think,
by the best of our citizens, 10 that
they have organized themselves into
what they call vigilance committee
for the protection Of their property
against thieves, especially horse
thieves. They organized on the goth
of March, 1876, and have been stead.
lily increasing ever since and number
about SO ofour best and largest tax
payers; we'll officcred and plenty Of
money on hand. for emergencies.
May they stili prosper and may 9th.
ers profit by their example Is the
wish of the writer. tx"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
French Core fer Wemen...

Ladies should not fail to give the
French Cure o trial, as it 10 the only
reliable remedy peculiar 70 the female
organization; often curing . bad case
of female derangementin few days
time. It cures Suppressed Menstrua-
tions, Difficult Menstruations, Green
Sickness. Falling Of the Womb, isins
in the Abdomen, Side and Back.
Palpitation or the heart, Flashes Of
the Hest, Smothering Sensations
and General Debility. Of the whole
System. It Is purely vegetabl rene-
dy, and composed chiefly Of medical
roots and herbs that grow in France.
Prepared and sold only by j. n.
Koontz and lady, Mexlco, Mo-;
price two dollars per package, P,S.--
Mrs. y. n. Koonlx has had over II
year0 experience In practice Of nedi-
cine, and ID regular Ladies' anI
Children's Physician. All Ladies
suffering with any Chronic Disease,
viii find it to their: interest 10 give
her call and have an honest opinion
in regard to their case. Diseases Of
the womb and midwifery made !
specially. Consultation free. Once
and residence, first house North Of
the old Catholic church building, !. y,
South Mexico. 36-N.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
CITY ELECTION.
Tuesday, April First, 1879.
PLACES OF VOTING.

PLACES OF VOTING.
First Ward-Council Chamber.
Second Ward-D. N. Evans shop.
Third Ward-Court House.
Fourth Ward-Office of Lees old
lumber yard.
Filth Ward-Office of Wright's
old lumber yard.
Sixth Ward-Gordon' law Office
JUDGES OF ELECTION. =
First Ward-Hugh Wilson, Ben
johnson, Jos. Lupton.
Second Ward-David Hubbell
Thos. Day, J. M. MeEefee.
Third Ward-Jos. Terry, G. M
Runhel, Geo. Kabrich.
Fourth Ward-Joel Guthrie, I. j
Marshall, VIM. Wells.
Fifth War,i--E. j. Gibbs, B. Bald
win, NJ. r. Stansbury.
Sixth Ward-J. j. Gill, c. Rags
dale, j. A. Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
A SURE CURE.

A certain and permanent cure for
chills and fever, dumb ague, diseases
of the liver, neuralgia, &c., is found
in DIR. Patterson's Sugar Coated
Ague Pills. they act gently on the
liver and bowels, and remove the
poison fiom 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
nv. 21.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

Geo. w. Treadway, charged with
the murder of Jas. NJ. Crosthwait, at
Perry, several weeks ago, was in
dicted last week for murder in the
lirst degree, by the Rails county grand
jury. He was arraigned before the
court, pleaded not guilty, when the
case was continued until the next
term of the court. The Record says
that from the appearance of Tread
way, 1t is hardly possible that he will
live to stand a trial Paris Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

Lady Jane Hay, mother of the sew
enth Marquis of Tweeddale, and OF
the daughter of the seventh Earl OF
Lauderdale, and of the present Mar
quis of Tweeddale, and of Admiral
Lord John Hay, the, Doachess OF
Wellington, Lady Jane Taylor, and
Lady Emily Peel, died recently at
the age of 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

Ii you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or adj
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., 1879-03-27
DIR. C. w. Benson'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, postags
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG N. Eutaw ST., Baltimore,
Md. 8-6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
Immisratiou Soeiety.

AS announced i'm our lust issue a
mass nseeting was held in the county
court room last Monday afternoon TO
organize an immigration society. By
the way, an organization which has
long been needed, not only IN Mexi-
co, but in every county in the state.
DR.. French, president, being absent
Col. -McIlhaney was called to the
chair, DIR. Follett, of the st. Louis
Journal of Agriculture, was present.
NJ. Y Duncan stated in clear and
forcible manner the object of the
meeting. j. J. Gill moved that the
citizens of Audrain county establish
an immigration society. Motion Sec
onded. Mr.. Gill then made q few
appropriate remarks which were very
uch to the point and showed very
clearly that we needed in this
town an immigration of aghne
iaborers. The motion was carried
unanimously. Steps were then taken
to form a permanent organization.
NJ. Y. Duncan, r. Fl. Peery and
j. L. Hutton, were appointed by the
chair committee on permanent Or
ganization: The committee reported
the following names for officers of the
organization.
President. Col. NJ. McIihaney !;
Vice Presidents, Ex-Gov c.. III. Har-
din; second Vicc-President, Ii. w.
Gleason; Secretary; Capt. Shea /;
Corresponding Secretary, j. j. Gill /;
Treasurer, VIM. Pollock.
j. f. Hutton moved that com
mittee of five be appointed to lorm a
more perfect organization. Com
mittee appointed: j.. f. Llewellyn,
J. j Gill, Chas Harrington, X. II.
Z, cry aud NJ. Y. Duncan.
Col. McIlhaney, Chas. Harrington
and j. +. LlewelIyn made few very
appropriate remarks.
On motion the meeting adjourned
to meet next Saturday at l O'Clock
M. McILHANEy, Pres. pro tenn,
r. NJ. WHITE, Sec. pro tem-
4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

I 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 kgt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
Annual Election

The Board of Managers of Lunatic
Asylum No. l., held the annual elec-
ton Tuesday evening, which result
ed In the reelection of III. X. Hinde,
first assistant physician, 7. A. How
ard second assistant physician, ]. S.
Henderson, treasurer, c. o. Atkin-
son, steward and Mrs. NJ. X. Dun
bar, matron. Mrs Dunbar is 6 lady
worthy of this position and we are
glad that she is again elected to fill
this very responsible position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
M. McILHANEy, Pres. pro TEN
r. NJ. WHITE, Sec. pro tem-

The Jefferson City correspondent
of the Kansas City Times gives the
following bit of social information:
''Miss Tompkins of Boonviile, is in
the city, and daily attends the legis-
lature dressed in deep morning. 1t
will be remembered that she was the
affianced of the nephew of Gov. Har-
din, who was accidentally shot some
time ago. The respect she shows for
her deceased betrothed, and her
somewhat striking appearance, at
tracts the attention of every person
present whenever she enters either
House. It is said that she will never
marry again, as her affection for her
deceased lover was so strong in life
that she still considers him her be-
'trothed -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

The Catholic fair and festival was
a perfect success. Making a rough
estimate, we judge the net proceeds
OF the fair must have been over $500.
The cake brought $50, and was voted
to Miss Eliza Sullivan, the chair
which brought over 5000 was voted
to VIM. Pollock. The ladies of the
Catholic Church deserve much credit
for their able management of the fair
which was success in every way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
MARRIED.

Last Thursday, at the brides resi-
dencc, in st. Louis, Lyman B. Fel-
ter, of this city, and Miss Ada b.
Whitmore, of ST. Louis.
Lyman is one of our most live, en-
ergetic young business men. and we
wish the happy couple u long and
PROSPEROUS life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

CoNUNDEUM.-Why is it that the
editorial columns of the LEDGER are
uniformly SO foul? Because, by the
editors own confession, whenever
you sit down on his coat tale his
mouth flies OPEN"
We learn that the above is the off
spring of Elder Cakes noble brain.
We did not know before that he was
a JACK at all ll-trades. If he wants to
.'gct on our coat tail'' again why
don't he sign his name, and not come
the sub rosa game. Come again,
who ever wrote the above; we know
how to make an ass stop braying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
school Commissioners.

People all over the county should
not fail to vote for school commits
sioner on April 1st. Every school
house in the county will be a voting
precinct. More interest should be
taken in the election Of a school COM
missioner than has been displayed in
the past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
DIED.

At his residence in Centralia, last
Tuesday, John N. Richards, well
known in this city. The remains of
the deceased were brought to Mexico
in special train yesterday and inter-
red in the new cemetemry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

s.Give us Legislation that will
stop them from drinking whiskey.''
Yes, do. We would love to see how
a law of that kind would.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

The Cromwell House is being re-
painted and newly papered. Lewis
uord who owns the house is going
tomake IL one of the best hotels IN
the State. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
;. And Don't You Forget It!"

Another barrel of that fine cham
paign cider at Depot Restaurant. 1t
is drink fit for the gods; don't tail
to try it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
Special Notice.

By mutual agreement OF the minis
tiers of Mexico, a series of meetings
will commence on Sunday evening,
April 9th, at the usual hour OF SER
vice in the city, in which ali the
ministers and churches will unite and
continue as long as it is thought best
The services will consist OF snort o'S,
courses at each meeting by some o.
the ministers to which will be added
short practical addresses by others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

Next Tuesday is election day -
we'll as April fools day. Boys some
Of YOU are fooled without doubt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

Prof. Mailer meets his class in dane
ing at the Opera House basement to-
night. The Professor will soon have
an assistant. We wish him success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
City Cauncil.

Council met in regular session on
Monday night, March "a, 1879.
All members present. Mayor pre-
siding.
Minutes of last meeting read, cor
rected and approved.
Treasurer presented sixteen dol
lars of mutilated script. Script de-
stroyed, and Treasurer credited with
the amount.
On motion of Mr.. Graham, Stree:
and Alley Committee were directed
to examine all streets obstructed, and
order the Street Commissioner to
open such as may be necessary fol
public convenience.
On motion ef Mr.. Barnes, the
Street Commissioner was ordered to
abate the dead animal nuisance at
the east end of Liberty street.
A number of accounts were al
lowed, in ,al amounting to S65 49.
City Weigher's report read and
filed.
Adjourned to meet Monday, Apri
| Z, 1879.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
For Rent.

A number of first-class farms for
the year 1879. Call on c. w. Ba-
ker, front rooms over Savings Bank.
38 ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

you want first class shave or q
stylish hair cut you should call on
Little Mack, the boss barber, In the
Palace Barber Shop under new saw
Inps' bank, 7u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
MONEY TO LOAN.

I have constantly ON hand, money
to loan ca first-class security in sums
to suit. '..'-
J. w. Carson, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

4.Dooue Co. sen,tnel. - Extra.


RocHEpoRr, March "a, 1879 AT
an early hour, March 23, 1879, 3
neighbor went to the house of James
Rowland, living about twelve miles
north of Rocheport, and found the
door fastened. He forced an entrance
and, to his utter horror, he found
Miss Julia Rowland, niece of james
p. Rowland, lying on her bed-dead.
He found vial of strychnine in the
window, and a note signed by Julia
Rowland, s.&ing that she had taken
stryctuine MIR. Rowland was found
dangerously wounded from pistol
shot in the back of his head. 1t is
he attempted to commit
8 uicide He was very bloody and
unconscious, though living. 1t is
tho.,ght that his recovery is impossi,
ble. The whole matter is shroudcd
in mystery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

The Hutchinson family will give
one of their del,ghtful entertainments
in Mexico. at Opera House on h Friday
night. the 4th of April. See account
next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

eT We are authorized to announce
A. c. BARNES
~ a candidate for Councilman in the
third ward, at the ensuing election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-03-27

J. B. Clark at the old Singer Office,
keeps the best sewing machines u the
world with all the late improvements.
Second hand machines 70 rent. Att