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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Come mp and Get "a Murphy


President John A. Brooks In the
chair, JAS. Carroll at his post, j. c..
Maple and DR.. Grasty behind the
scenes, E. B. Cake within call,
Judge Forrist leaning back in his
chair with his eyes shut, Prof. Ire
loar and Miss Lizzie Marmaduke in
command of the organ, with a full
choir of singers on hand. Audience
room of the hall full to overlooking,
and the gallery rapidly filling with
people, is the sight one met on Mon
day night at the Murphy meeting.
President Laws telegraphed his ina
bility to be present, so the board soon
filed the time he would have occupi-
ed by an extemporaneous programme.
After the singing Of several songs
from the choir, Miss Belle Ferris
sang a special song for the evening
entitled Don't go out tonight, Faith
err" and the quietness that marked the
audience during the singing and the
applause that followed was a greal
compliment to the little lady. Miss
Ida Rosamond then followed with a
comic reading, which she rendered
in an amusing style, and the perfect
storm of applause that followed, was
certainly evidence to her that she Is
a decided favorite with a Murphy au-
dience. Rev. E. B. Cake, in re-
spouse to several calls, sang a solo.
After which the audience was enter
tanned by DR.. Grasty, J. C.. Maple
and Judge Forrist with speeches.
An invitation was then given for
signers, and the war whoop resound-
ed from an Irish throat "Come up
and get a Murphy.'' Six came for
ward and signed, while there was a
demand for ribbons in the back part
of the hall. This meeting was a good
one and everybody went home happy.
Hurrah for Mexico and her temper
ance people.
The Programme for next Monday
night will be an address from Robt,
Lowery, a young lawyer from Lex
ington, Kentucky, reading by Miss
Lottie May, and songs, &C.
Come everybody, from town ano
country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands bv an East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy, for the speedy and perma-
nent cure for consumption, bronchitis,
ca, arrh, asthma, and all throat and
ung affections, slso 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 fell
lows. Actnated 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, l49
Powers Block, Rochester. New
York. S5-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Hotel d.

Bill of fare for Kilgore, the gent
that killed Willingham, for dinner last
Sunday:
hot biscuit, pork and beans.
l pint coffee, with accoutrements.
Pigs feet on toast.
Potatoes, mashed.
Potatoes, unmashed.
Syrup-sorghum.
Apple ace
Another biscuit.
Apple pie.
In our wanderings around town we
came across the above bill of fare
which the prisoners in the county
Jail enjoyed last Sunday We would
not mind having Glascock for oui
landlord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
French Cure for Women.

French Cure for Women.
Ladies should not fail to give the
French Cure q trial, as it is the only
reliable remedy peculiar to the female
organization /; often curing a bad case
of female arrangement in q few days
time. 1t cures Suppressed Menstrual
tons, Difficult Menstruations, Green
Sickness, Falling of the Womb, Pains
in the Abdomen, Side and Back.
Palpitation of the heart, Flashes of
the Heat, Smothering Sensations
aud General Debility of the whole
System. 1t is a purely vegetabl reme-
dy, and composed chiefly of medical
roots and herbs that grow in France.
Prepared and sold only by Mrs. j.
M. Koontz, who has had owe IL
years experience in practice Of medi-
cine, and is a regular Ladies and
Children's Physician. All Ladies
suffering with any Chronic Disease,
will find it to their interest to give
her a call and have an honest opinion
in regard to their case. Diseases of
the womb and midwifery made .
specially. Consultation free. Office
and residence, first house North Of
the old Catholic church building, In
South Mexico. 38.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
FEBRIFUGE.

In the cure of Fever and Ague this
remedy displays extraordinary pow
ers. Properly used, no case a re.
sist it, and other diseases of an utter
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-
TEN, gives tone and vigor to the
whole body, and prevents disease
from becoming seated. Try CIR
FoRp's FEBRIFUGE; it is sure, safe
and speedy In its action. You will
never regret buying the first bottle,
and you will have discovered a friend
you can not afford TO lose.
j. c. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by al druggists. St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

The tramps have adopted a perfect
system of signs. Every front fence
in Mexico is marked. A new tramp
can tell what kind of people (gener-
Gus or not) live there by the mark on
the fence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
A SURE CURE.

A certain aud permanent cure fer
chills and fever, dumb ague, diseases
of the liver, neuralgia, &C., IL found
in DIR. Patterson's Sugar Coated
Ague Pills. they act gently on the
liver and bowels, and remove the
poison ffom the system, purify the
blood, and impart health and strength
to every part Of the body. Be sure
and get them, and you viii be hap
by. 2l-tf. \
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

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., 1879-02-20

The county court at its last meet
ing, appointed.Mr A. s. Jenkins, ol
Farber, justice of the peace. Mr.
Jenkins will make a good justice and
the appointment meets with the ap'
probation of the community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Cattle.

Richard II. Gentry, of Mexico,
and w. G. Hickey, of Galloway.
bought Al head of two and three old
cattle of John Fountain, last week.
Mr.. Hickey is now feeding 55 head
in the river bottom, but will remove
March /, to Mr.. Gentry's farm near
Centralia, of which he will take charge
for a term of three years. There are
So head of cattle belonging to the
same firm on this farm. These gen.
tlemen expect to get into the cattle
business on n considerable scale.
Jefferson City Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

We win during tho Holidays dispsse Of
100 Pianos d 0rgaus Is extraordinary low
prices for cash; Splendid Organs 2 S-5 sets
IF reeds SOS, 8 sets with sub bass and e<Ju-
pier $50. 2 sets SO. ! set 80, 1 Get 49,
do $40, warranted for six years. Afesits
Wanted. Illustrated catalogues mated.
kusic 81 half price, HORACE WATERS
q SONS, Manffs. u D8alsxn, 20 4. 14th
Street. Nov York. ns7-4s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

DR.. C. W. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills are prepared ex-
pressly to cure sick headache, nery-
Gus headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and sleepless-
ness, and will cure any case. Price
fifty cents a box, 80 pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG N. Eutaw St., Baltimore,
Md S-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

The removal Of Joseph and Neg
Perces to the Indian territory was
cruel and unjustifiable. The climate
and malaria of their position acted
like poison. They could not stand
it. Joseph has lost both lands and
horses, and Is now a prisoner. Would
a powerful government permit hun
and his people to suffer, Or would it
aid him to return to a peaceful and
congenial home in the mountains of
Idaho?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

L. Phillip, of Mexico and II. Ell
tenson, of Fulton, brother-in-law Of
Mr.. Phillip, left for N. Y. Monday,
to purchase their spring stock OF
clothing and gents furnishing goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Taxable Wealth of Audrain
County for 1879.
Dropping into the Mexico Savings

Dropping into the Mexico Savings
Bank yesterday, we were shown, by
the accommodating cashier, q patent
money tray, which was also a coun-
ter. 1t was divided into apartments,
each of which held SO many dollars
in nickels, dimes, quarters, halves or
dollars. 1t is a very neat and
convenient contrivance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

We hear E. ID. Graham spoken OF
as our next mayor. We hear VIM.
Pollock and Fred Llewellyn spoken
of in the same connection. 4. H.
Fowler will not be- q candidate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Pound Party.

At Liberty st. M. E. Church, OH
tomorrow night. Everybody invited.
A pound of anything in the line oil
eatables or wearables-a pound ster-
ling or a pound of Mexican dollars
will be acceptable aud secure you adj
mission. Come and bring all your
friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

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., 1879-02-20
Sow if Won Would ReaD.

All kinds Of garden and flower
seeds, flower pots, &C., at II. H.
Fowler's, very cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Morris & Cauthorn have dissolved.
See notice in this issue. j. d Nor
ris & Son now have sole control oil
the trade. They still solicit the pot
ronage of the old firm and the public
at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

February 9th, 1879, at the residence
of Mr. Martin Kunkel, by Rev. j, NJ.
Travis, Mr.. b. III. Robinson. of this
county, and Miss Lou Harlow, of
Monroe county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Lost.

A gold necklace with an amethyst
setting, on last Saturday, February
18th. The finder will please leave it
1t this office, and a liberal reward
will be paid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

DIR. Grasty's Sunday night lee
lures are very interesting, to the
young especially.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
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., 1879-02-20
Resumed.

r. H. Fowler has resumed selling
sugar and coffee by the bushel- Come
on with your carts and load up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Rev. j. c.. Maple will preach an
other Of his series of sermons on what
he saw and heard while in the Old
Country, next Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Mr.. Lewis, attorney at law, of Full
ton, made us a social call this morn
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

If you want a first class shave o r q
stylish hair cut you should call on
Little Mack, the boss barber, in the
Palace Barber Shop under new saw
lngs' bank. TIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

DIR. Koontz and lady have moved
from the Martin House to the first
residence north of the Catholic
church, in South Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Hundreds are using l.. A.
McConnell's catarrh cur 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., 1879-02-20

All the stockholders of the Malinda
Allen mine, meet at council chamber
tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
For Rent.

A number of frst-class farms for
the year 1879. Call on G. w. Ba-
ker, front rooms oyer Savings Bank.
81 ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Another Murder.

High prices on groceries, queens
ware and all other articles in that
line, literally butchered by X. ID.
Fowler. Nc arrest has been made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

The lecture by Sonneschein, last
Tuesday night, was a literary treat.
but was not as well attended as it
should have been.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

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
In the event of loss. lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

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, andin this
way reach a permateur grave. 22-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

pounds of Coffee fer 81, at
4O-tf BARNES & WINEGARD's,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

The pound party at J. M. Marina
dukes tomorrow (Frday) night
will be q very agreeable entertain
ment
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

There win be a grand calico bali
at vandalia on the night of February
90. The committee has our thanks
for an invitation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

We hear S. w. Buckley, A. B.
Daniel and Jas. Gillian spoken of as
candidates for city recorder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
sTAMMERING R !
Pr0fs. Gailor a. Wengler, at the
Cromwell House, Mexico.

We will remain here only a week
or so longer, and advise all persons
who stammer to call at once and be
cured. We have hundreds of certifi.
Gates from all over the country. Read
certificates of parties cured in this
city:
MEXICO, Mo-, FEB. IL, 1879.
This is to certify that Profs GailOr
& Wengler can cure any one of stam-
mering They have treated me two
days and | consider myself about
cured, and | ain satisfied that In two
days more l can talk and read as good
as any one. l advise all my acquaint-
ancns and others to call and be cured
at once L have been humbugged
once, but not this time.
w. r. KEMP.
MEXICO, Mo-, Feb. ~, 1879.
This is to certify that Profs. Gailor
& Wengler have cured my little
daughter of stammering. She is nine
wears old and stammered very badly.
| invite any one troubled with STAN
mering to call and hear her read and
talk. l advise all troubled with stam-
mering to call and get cured at once.
w. j. ROBINSON,
Promenade Street, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Chicken Cholera Cure at DIR. Pat
~terson's drug store. 1t never falls.
2S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

If you want an easy shave or your
hair cut in style, call at the Palace
Barbershop under new Savings bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Ifyou want to buy or rent a sewing
machine GO to j. B. Clark. 34-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Fine lot of canned goods at Opera
House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

have constantly on hand, money
to loan on first-class security in sums
to suit.
j. W. CARSON, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Grand calico ball at Vandalia on
the night of the 2sth. A delegation
from Mexico will be in attendapce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Is a mass meeting for the purpose
of nominating city officers feasible !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Clayton Lupton, secretary Of the
fire company. is paying off the boys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Try our sugar cured hams. vibrant
ed No. / at Opera House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Trimmed hats for so cents at
Pitt. Mrs. HARDING's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Materials for Wax Flowers at DR..
fatterson's drug store. 2S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Fine chewing tobacco at Opera
House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Shea is always on hand when you
have a loss by fire. lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Prepare to SOW oats.
Snow again last Sunday.
Dime Concert next week.
Fulton is to Fave a new hotel.
Uncle Jerry West is no better.
Edna-Thanks for information.
Probate court docket next week.
The Clippers clam0r for rock roads.
ii VIM. Reeds milk wagon is on the
road.
Il Humpty Dumpty on the wall to-
night.
Circuit Court adjourned last Sat-
urday.
Saturday will be the last day of
winter.
Candidates for city offices are now
npening.
l The days are getting Longer at
&6oth ends.
Business dull with our merchants
4 this week.
The contest case in Galloway seems
to hang fire.
The 18th of March will be St.
Patrick's day.
Club dance at Vests new Hall to-
morrow night.
Every dog has his day; the nights
belong to the cats.
There is hardly any sickness in
q Audrain this winter.
- Council meets in Regular session
next Monday night.
The peach and apricot crop is
killed by the frost.
Never loaf in the composing room
of a printing office.
County Assessor Torreyson is at
Office in court house.
All kinds of money now in circu-
lation is hard-to get.
Whites theatrical combination will
/ visit Mexico next week.
No snide work goes out from the
LEDGER printing rooms.
The probability is, that we will not
have much more cold weather.
A man who kant spell korectly has
no rite to right for a nusepaper.
Jas. A. Bright is in Mexico, and
will remain during the summer.
Price. Ragsdale is playing will
] Whites Theatrical Combination.
uaudnn. county surveyor
has entered actively on his duties.
The court house at Fulton is being
/ repaired, both inside and outside.
. Mules Hind legs are like al
emeticAyou can't keep them down
The masquerade bell at Moberly
last Friday night was a grand success
We are glad to learn that Mrs
Dobyns has improved much in health
The Golden troupe will probabl.
be in Mexico the last of next month
Don't fail to take in Humpt,
Dumpty to night. See advertise
ment.
Lewis Hord purchased the Crom
well House building last Saturda,
! for s1l,0O0
II Tom Reed has purchased Will
Wilson's dray and will be Thankful
for patronage.
y We hear w. F. Whitney spokel
of as a candidate for City Marsha
and Collector.
Ricketts, & Emmons have a corne
on hose, we should Judge, from thei
show. window.
Nathan White, of South Hampto
N. Y, has our thanks for late Lon
Island. N. Y. papers.
E. d. Graham is in st. Louis pur
chasing a supply of the latest style
of photograph goods.
We were glad to see Elwood Tut
tie, of Fulton, at our "Home Club
again Tuesday night.
Prof. Hendricks, of Mexico, led tn
string band that furnished music TO
the Moberly Masquerade.
Would it not be o good plan t
have a mass meeting and nominal
city officials this spring?
We learn there will q pleasan
pound party at the residence of j. M
; Marmaduks on Friday night.
Pie is an enemy in ambush. w
always hate to see it. So we put j
out of sight as soon as we a n
The suit for damages against tn
Moberly Monitor by Conway, wa
dismissed last week at plaintiffs cost
Misses Belle Morris, Tosie Gentry
Mary Jones, yickie Gregg and CALI
Duncan, paid Fulton a visit last week
One of the s'bo-boys" steps OF
next week. His cigar money il
the future will 60 for hose. Such i
life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
Cheap Drinks.

Tea IS cents per pound, at
40-tf BARNES q vineyards.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

CHICAGO AND ALTON r. r.
Jefferson and Fulton Exp. arrive1
.1l:l5 Q. m.
81 /" leaves. 1910 p. n.
Accommodation (mixed train) run
ming only between Mexico and
Louisiana leaves. ...... .2:S6 p. m.
fATE1FtS NJ. . . . . /. :.
No. 6 Denver Express mail east
leaves at. .2:30a. m.
No. 81 arrives 2.25 m.
Freight east at............9.O0 .. m.
Nos 81 and 50 daily except Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

For reliable insurance, call on
Shea. lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

Try our boss 5 cent cigar at Opera
House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20

St. Lezk. Z. Q. : NsrtAsrn z'yTims rshis,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-20
CHICAGO AND ALTON r. r.

cept Sunday..-..-~~....4.2b p. N,
Way freight west...........-..--..6.05
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
The Seven Wise Men.

Most people have heard of the Seven
Wise Men Of Greece" but very few know
who they were or how hey became to be
called so. The seven wise men of Greece
are supposed to have lived in the fifth
century before Christ Their names are
Pittacus, Bias, Scion, Thales, Chilou,
Cleobulus and Fernandez. The reason of
their being called wise is given different
ly by various authors but the most ap-
proved accounts state that as some Coans
were fishing, certain strangers from
Miletus bought whatever should be in the
nets without seeing it. When the nets
were brought in they were found to con-
tain a gold tripod which Helen, as she
sailed from Troy, is supposed to have
thrown there. A dispute arose between
the fishermen and the strangers as to
whom it belonged, and, as they could not
agree, they took it to the temple of Apollo
and consulted the priestess as to what
should be done with it. She said it must
be given to the wisest man in Greece, and
it was accordingly sent to one Of the
seven, who modestly disclaimed the title
and forwarded the jewel to another, and
so on, until it passed through the hands
of all the men, distinguished afterward as
the "Seven Wise Men," and as each one
claimed that the other was wiser than he,
1T was finally sent to the temple of Apollo,
where it long remained to teach the les
son that the wisest are the most distrust-
tul of their wisdom.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02

stood Tor the space of a minute looking
steadily at the boat. Then lifting his
hand, he shook his fist resolutely at
Charles, as much as to say, understand
you, and started on quick run.
"Now, boys" said Charles, buckle to
your oars for your lives, and if you can
get to the shore so can reach the school
house before Stephen does, I'll give you
half dollar apiece"
This of course added new life to the
bows, and increased speed to the boat.
Their little canoe flew over the water al
most like bird, leaving long ripple on
the waves behind her. Charles had
still had strong hopes of winning the
race and gaining his point. He several
times caught glimpses of Stephen through
the trees, and as well as he could Judge,
the boat bad little the best of it. But
when they came out into the last open
ing, where for little way they had a
fair view of each other, the case seemed
doubtful.
''Now," said he, 1--WE have not min
ute to spare. If we gain the point will
give you dollar apiece"
The boys strained every nerve, and
Charles paddle made the water fly like the
tail OF wounded shark. When within
half-a dozen rods of the shore, Charles
urged them again to spring with all their
might, and one Of the boys making des-
perate plunge upon his oar, snapped it in
two. The first pull Of the other oar head
ed the boat from land. Charles saw at
once that the delay must be fatal if he de-
pended on the boat to carry him ashore.
He sprang from the boat, and rushed
for the shore as fastas he was able to press
through the water. He flew up the bank
and along the road, till he reached the
schoolhouse. Several children were at
play round the door. who, having seen
Charles approach with such haste, stood
with mouths and eyes wide open, looking
at him.
"Where's the schoolma'am?" said
Charles hastily, to one of the largest
boys.
"Why?" said the boy, opening MS eyes
still wider, lis any Of the folks dead?"
''You little rascal: say, where's the
schoolma'am?"
"She jest went down that road,'' said
the boy, s'two or three minutes ago"
"Was she alone?' said Charles.
''She started alone,'' said the boy, s'and
a man met her out there little ways, and
turned about and went with her."
Charles felt that his cake was all dough
again. and that he might, as well give it
up for bad job, and go home. Stephen
Jones and Lucy Brown walked very
leisurely home through the woods, and
Charles and the boys went very leisurely
in the boat across the pond. Miss Lucy
Brown, on her way home through the
woods. had undoubtedly been informed
of the proposed tea-party for the evening,
to which she was invited, and to which
Stephen Jones and Susan Jones were not
invited; and when Miss Lucys invitation
came, she sent back word that she was
engaged"