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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 23.-
Mr.. Wallace, from the Committee on
Appropriations, reported the House
concurrent resolution fixing the date
of final adjournment, with an amend
ment substituting Wednesday, the
25th of june at 5 p. NJ, instead OF
Thursday, the 18th
Mr.. Window objectiny to its pres
ent consideration, it went over until
tomorrow. After passing a few I'M
important bills an executive session
was held.
HOUSE
Under call of the States for bills tol
reference, many were introduced
mainly ola private character.
The Presidents Secretary deliver.
ed a message, in writing, vetning the
supplementary judicial bill, and also
announcing that he had signed the
army bill.
At the conclusion Of the reading Of
the veto message which was received
with q slight demonstration OF ap'
plause on the Republican side, the
House proceeded to vote on the ques-
ton. neither the bill should be pass.
ed. no understanding the objection Of
the President and it was decided In
the negative: yeas, 1O4; nays, IS
there not being the necessary two
thirds in the. affirmative. Adjourn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
Communicated.
DEATH GE u nS. THOMPSON
Formerly q Resident OF 1Eexieo.

EDIToR LEDGER-The memory OF
a good person should ever be cher
ished, and it is with pleasure L send
this humble tribute OF respect to one
who has but recently been a resident
of your town-Mrs. Elizabeth Il.
Thompson.
The following items of her life
and death are given for the benefit
of her friends, of whom, we doubt
not, she has a large number where
she was so long known in Mexico
and surrounding country.
She was the daughter of Henry
Marshall, and was born September
Is, 1882, near Independence, KEN
lucky. Her mother died when she
was quite young and she was brought
up by her uncle, Thomas Stephens.
Thus she was early deprived of the
benefits of tender parental affection.
She was married to j. w. Thomp-
son January Is, 1851. After their
marriage they removed to Ohio, and
thence to Audrain county, Missouri,
where they lived for more than twenty
years. Recently they removed to
Weatherford, Texas, where she has
endeared herself TO many and rapidly
formed new friendships. But Dcath
claimed her for his prey and she de-
parted this life about IL O'Clock Il.
m, June 10, 1879. Her death was
o~ccasioned by strange anl ction; her
brain was 50 affected as TO dethrOne
her reason and she gradually deciin-
ed in health till removed, as we be-
licve, from the toll and Affections OF
life to a happier mode of existence.
She profcssed religion and joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
in 1859 and was q faithful member Of
the same for about twenty years; til
the time Of her death. During hel
/ last sickness she could talk rational
ly but little, but we regard her life
: Of devotion to God and bcnevOicncC
: to mankind as sufficient evidence Il
, form q foundation for our hope tia
, she has entered upon q happy cterni
I ty. a few days before her death sh'
called for me, and when l approach
V ed her bedside and asked what si,
{ desired, she replied that she wished
! to tell me goodbye. When / asket
where she was going she replied, :"
c am going home" Still later, WlcI
: she had well-nigh lost her speech
: she was heard by her husband t
y whisper, BLESSED be Cod" He
funeral was preached at the churc.
: to-day, by Rev. VIM. Price, and
IS group Of friends followed her remain
|. to the cemetery where they wer,
IS nicely inferred. She leaves q hus
- band and five children. The eldce
Of the children, Charley, of whom sh
II often spoke with q mothers tender
e ness, is still in Missouri. May til
is mothers virtues be perpetuated i
their own character. May the happ
smile that wreathed her countcnanc
in death ever be present to their VI
sion, causing them to cherish ht
. memory and her counsel.
My estimate of her character ma
be accounted for when L state til;
/ for some time l have been an occt
MS pant OF her house and thus brougl
u into intimate association with her
which L learned something of her re
worth. The world is poorer whC
such a person dies.
of OSCAR HIGHTOwER.
WEATHERFORD, TEXAs,
Ut June goth, 1879.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

En Regard to Immigration.

Our townsman, Col. ReddingtoD,
having received a communication
from the State Board of immigration,
an informal meeting was held on
Monday after noon to consider the
matter and advice as to the best course
to be pursued.
On motion MI. J. j. Gill was called
to the Chair and Mr.. w. Ii. Wood
ward appointed Secretary. After
discussion on motion Of Col. Hutton,
seconded by Messrs. Shea & Level
Ign, it was
Resolved. That the secretary be
authorized to request Mr.. Mcllha'
new, the President of the Audrair
county Board of immigration, to ca!
q meeting at the court house on Fri
day, the 9th inst, and that Colone
Reddington be requested to CORES
pond with the State Board and as
certain when it would be %convenien
for members of that body to visi
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
~CLrFFORD'S FEBRIFUGE.

III the cure OF Fever and Ague this
remedy displays extraordinary pow
ers. Properly used, no case a re.
sist il, and other diseases of an utter
mittent character, including the most
distressing disease, pe'iodjcoL Ne"ral-
gia have been found to yield, with
cyual certainty, TO its influence. 1t
eradicatest all malaria from the sys-
TEN, gives tone and vigor to the
whole body, and prevents disease
from becoming seated. Try CLIFF
FoRD's FEBRIFUGE; it is sure, safe
and speedy IN its action. You will
never regret buying the first bottle,
and you will have discovered atrieno
YOU can not afford to lose.
j. c. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
For sale by Al druggists. st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
UetterEllaR Gold.

The grand climax of c C is at
last achieved. The poor rejoice, the
sick arise and walk, the rich bask in
tie golden sunshine Of pertccthealth.
The physical miseries of the human
frame need no longer be endured.
DR.. Kings California Golden Com
pound, for Dyspepsia, Constipation,
, Sick Headache, Coming up Of Food,
,Taundicc, Liver Complaint, Bilious
no. :, General Debility, Drowsincss
and Low Spirits. This wonderful
remedy will positively cure, and that
where eve " remedy has failed. To
prove that his wonderful remedy
vii do aII we lain for it you are
presented with a .'rial bottle free OF
cost, by which you VIII Ieaa,ly yf per-
ceive its wonderful Gu. "atlve qualitles'
and which will show you "hat regu'
lar one dollar size bottle VIII 10
For sale by r. Scharlach, Nlngo
building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
WEATHERFORD, TEXAS,
June 10th, 1879.
The Great aLI-EgeaIinc Agent.

Drs. Hoffman * Palmer and Nrs.
7. s. Palmer, the celebrated lady
Electrician, whose success in the
treatment of female complaints has
been unparalleled, are now at the
Ringo House, rooms 60 and 62, where
they have in operation their Famous
Nitalizing Electro Therapeutic Bath
for the successful treatment of all
chronic and nervous diseases, and
the peculiar diseases of females. The
Drs. will give treatments free of
charge on Saturday and Monday,
June 18th and 30th, to all who favor
them with a call on those days. The
Drs'. charges for treatment is very
low, placing it within the reach of
both rich and poor. DR.. w. d.
Hoffman will give consultation and
advice free of charge 1t all times.
Read what an old citizen of your
city says of the bath:
MEMPHIS, Mo-, May 25, 1879.
TO the Medical Profession Of No.
Having tested and seer tested,
Hoffman x Palmer's Electro Thcra-
peutic Apparatus, which has been on
exhibition in our city for two weeks,
it affords me great pleasure to testify
to It's supcrlatlvc merits rs a most
convenient and practicable method
for the application of Electrical treat
ment and Il most valuable adjunct in
the management of almost every form
Of chronic disease. The result Of
two week treatment in some cases,
which, heretofore, have seemed to bt
without the Therapeutic boundary.
/ have indeed, been remarkable. No
t tably SO, some old cases of Amauro'
=, sis, Himplegia, Chronic Rheumatism
Chronic opthalmia, Dyspepsia, Hepa'
! tetes and General Debility. Indeed
50 thoroughly satisfied am l, of th'
value of the appliance that | have
purchased IL to use in connection
with my regular practice and cal
e heartily recommend it to my brothe
It practitioners as the long felt desid
eratum in the treatment of q larg'
= class of cases, which the genera
t practitioner has heretofore borne o.
n his mind from year to year as a hor
rible nightmare. L also take grea
s pleasure in testifying TO the gentle
II manly and professional character G
" DR.. Hoffman and the equally lady
like and professional character of hi
Is ACCOMPLISHED co-laborer, Mrs. Pal
d mer, both in u professional inter
n course and our business transactions
W. A. MONROE, M. d.
Physicians of all schools are cord
-e ally invited to call and ~nvestigat
i the Bath, mode of treatment, and il
ID wonderful curative powers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
! SAD ACCIDENT.

Charley Shell, youngest son of
Judge James Shell, residing about
three miles northwest of this city, met
with a very serious injury on y~ester-
day evening, resulting from the acct
dental discharge of a shot gun III his
own hands. Young Shell ms out
hunting, and in crossing a prong OF
Salt River on the railroad bridge,
stopped 10 rest, and was standing on
a tie, the butt 0fhi5 gun resting on
the same, and his hand placed on the
end of the barrel. The gun slipped
Off the tie, the lock catching thereon,
causing The contents (thirty-siX
shot) to pass through the inner part
Of the hand and into the right side OF
the face and head, INJECTING an inju-
ry from which he may not recover
The attending physician thinks that
the right cyu is entirely destroyed,
Charley is 4 promising young man,
about II years old and the favorite
in the family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Morrison Lakeland seems to have
very bad luck, having his watches stol-
en-. While at the Centennial he had
a fine watch picked from his pocket,
and last Sunday night some II en-
tered his house, carrying off his fine
$500 watch and chain with $50 in
cash. The party that did the stealing
seems to have been very well acquain-
ed with the house for he found lis
way all over it without any trouble OIL
noise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
NO, \ THANK NOGT, SIR
"Nicking" his NeighbOr.

Last Sunday one of our prominent
merchants coming into church late
got into the wrong pew" without
noticing his mistake. When the con-
tribution box came around he took
out his change, nudging the lady who
sat next to him and offering her a
nickel to put in the box, not noticing
but what the lady was his wife. The
lady was very much embarrassed, not
knowing what to think. She said,"No'
[ thank you, sir, l have some change
of my own" This remark Of course
brought the merchant to his senses,
for he knew his wife never reused
change on any occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
HELL IN 4 HURRICANE.

Tuesday evening a terrible gale
swept over a part Of this county just
north of Mexico. As far rs we can
learn the only damage done was the
dcmolishi1g of the dwelling house on
the Qulee Daniels place and the
breaking down of Judge Shells
orchard. The wind just pulled full
grown apple trees up by the roots.
The house belonged to Brown and was
vacant; 1t was just picked up and
carried 80 yards and laid down in
ruins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
LIQUOR LICENSE NO MORE.

LIQUOR LICENSE NO MORE.
Now the license question is settled,
the saloon is shut and the "eXpcri-
mcnt'' in force, we think the best
thing every one can do is to join in
. making the ''cNperiment'' a success.
Although We were opposed to the
shutting Of the saloon, we are now
in favor OF doing all We a to make
Il success CT the undertaking. IL we
all Join in Inc work we may succeed.
I'm union there is strength" If we
find that tue cure Is worse ,han the
disease, We have no doubt but what
the saloon will be re-opened, but now
as the case stands, let us all work
together to extcrminate the sale o
liquor in Mexico entirely. Very few
appreciate what a task that is, but
much can be accomplished if the mat
ter is hantIed without gloves.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Porter's Chicken Cholera cure, Is
the only certain remedy known for
Chicken Cholera. Given occasional
ly 1t will prevent chickens from hav-
inc the disease. 1t is now being
used throughout the country with en-
tire satisfaction. For sale at Patter-
sons drug store. LIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
BEAR E&ESSES.
EEuE<i as FLINT

They tell a good joke on DR.. Flint
and a young lady visiting in Mexico
some time since.
DR.. Flint is q dentist and she q
daughter Of wealthy parents. accom-
plishcd from all that luxury, cul-
lure and travel in foreign climes con-
fer. He WAS treating 4 tender flaw
in two or three of her brilliant and
pearly teeth, and when he had her
mouth filed with wax and her lovely
arms pionioned fast in the chair lest
she might struggle when the crue!
steel struck suddenly on q delicate
nerve, she looked so sweet and tempt
ing that n sudden temptation over
came him and he stopped suddenly
and imprinted three kisses on hel
lovely lips. Then he completed his
work and in due time sent in his bill.
The young lady is a philosopher a:
we'll rs siren and vas prepared t.
settle on short notice. She too ha,
Il bill to render which does ample
credit to the woman's wit: Here i:
the bill:
Miss, to DIR. Flint, DR.
TO filling tccth......"".."....9l
And here is hers:
DR.. Flint, to Miss -- Dr.
To three Northumberland
lie paid the difference very cheer
fully, bat says that family obligation
will forbid the indulgence of Il luXu
~ 50 expensive hereafter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

II you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or
adjoining counties, send description
with lowest cash price to G. We Ba-
ker, Real Estate, Loan and General
| Insurance agent. Office over New
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

| 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 APt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Col. Hutton's health is about the
same this week taking his fannels
off a little too soon, and then the last
rain being rather cool he Is troubled
with inflammation of the brain. Col.
McIlhany bravely holds the fort. M.
Y. Duncan does the writing. The
Colonies superntend the mailing OF
the edition and receive the cash. Nc
wonder they both always look like
they were born tired. The above
task is such o heavy undertaking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

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 q box, so pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG n. Eutaw St., Baltimore,
Md. S-0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
Mrs. j. M. kOOntZ,

Midwifery and womb diseases made
a speciality. 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., 1879-06-26

Sunday night, on the streets OF
Mexico, a red pocket-book, contain
ING q new $40 bill, some change in
silver, and paper Of needles. So re-
ward will be paid to the finder. Leave
at LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

If you want a collar that won't rip.
ravel or run down at the heel, one
that your girl can't chin down, the
heat can't melt down, call at j. d
Morris and get the Celluloid collar,
There is nothing like it, always clean.
always in its place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

| am now prepared to contract for
furnishing pic-nics with everything
they need in the way of Entertainments,
including candies and ice cream, at
special rates. 6-tf. MCCARTEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
Observation-Disclosures SaIyc.

The best salve 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 %
cents per box. For sale by r.
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. Z 1-y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
DRUGGISTS AGREEMENT.
A OF

or MIoSOUhl, CO
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN,{ SIS
Know all men by these presents
that we, the undersigned druggists.
doing business within the CORPORATE
limits of the city of Mexico. in the
county of Audrain, and State ofMis-
souri,, have this day, entered into an
agreement, hereinafter mentioned.
for the faithful performance of which
we hereby pledge Il sacred honor
as follows, to-wit:
We hereby bind and obligate our
selves to sell no Intoxicating liquors
in less quantities than one gallon,
without the party proposing to pur-
chase shall first produce the written
certificate or prescription of a prac-
ticinm physician, and in no case will
we sell under the same certificate or
prescription but once. And we
hereby further agree and bind our
selves. that We Wiz, in 10 case, sell
intoxicating liquors in any quantity
to be drank upon the premises when
sold; and that we will, in all respects,
from and after this date. sell intoxi-
eating liquors only in conformity
with the law, known as the "drug-
gists' law" passed at the last session
of the legislature. Said law not
taking effect until after the 18th day
Of August, 1879, we hereby agree and
bind ourselves to sell in accordance
thereto as though it were in actusI
operation. In witness whereof we
have h~creunto set our hands. this
23d day Of June, 1879. Signed.
$. 5. CRAIG & CO.,
J. +. LLEwELLYN,
A. NJ. PATTERSON,
j. MCDEARMAN,
Il SCuARLACH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Prof. Gass is going to teach at Sc
daIia next year. He has the prlncl-
palship of one of Sedalia's public
schools. The Prof. Is q thorough and
efficient teacher and will do good
work in the field which he takes
charge of in Sedalia. We deeply re-
gret the loss of Prof. Gass from oul
nuhiic school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

If We remember right, some time
since, the old fog horn contained a
notice of Cog Camps death. L..
A. Mcconnell received a letter from
him this week, and it was post mark
ed neither heaven nor hell, but Buff
falo, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

just received direct from the fac
tory another lot the improved Stewart
Singer sewing machines. Genuine
rebuilt Singer machines to rent. OIL
j. b. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Will Kress, the ''pretty boy"
among the C. & A. conductors. has
changed his run and now has charge
of a train between Bloomington and
Roodhouse. Barrett runs in his
place between Mexico and St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

For SALE OR TRADE.-We have 6
very fine six seat carriage, (shor
price one thousand d~ollars,) which
we will sell at great bargain or trade
for good city or country property,
Apply to Jno. y. Clark & Son, Mex
leo, Mo. loft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

Miss Laura CIarl1's music,school at
Vand.sI ala closes tonight with a grand
concert. Miss Laura has our thanks
for tickets; nothing but a press of
business keeps us frome being present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
MARRIED.

At Catholic Church, last Mon1ay
night, by Father O'Leary, j. D
STEADrNGs and Miss VICTORIA L.
CnAruE, both of this city.
We wish the happy couple a lon
and prosperous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
ONLY as Cents a Box.

The cheapest and best cure for
Chills and Fever in the world. DR..
Patterson's Sugar Coated Ague Pills.
No other medicine required. Lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
MONEY TO LOAN.

/ have constantly on hand, money
to loan on flrst-class security in sums
to suit.
J. w. CARSON, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

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. LIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

B. f. Tomlinson's house was bro
ken into last night, the thieves
breaking a glass out of the door, then
putting their hands through and I'M
locking the door. Nothing was sto-
len as far rs heard from.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

We noticed a long article last week
in u New York paper about a man
that could wag his ears. That is
nothing Mexico has u young lady
that can easily wag her ears, and she
is not a wac either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

There will be no services at the
Episcopal church next Sunday, on
account Of illness i'll the fGmily of
Rev. j. r. Gray.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26

"When l was q child | spake as q
child" and often get spanked for do
ing it.-TJames O.. Bennett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
TO Rent.

A good house of seven rooms, con-
venient to the square on reasonable
terms. Apply at this office. 1927.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-26
TEMPERANCE.
The Meeting Ola Monday Night.

III tLS dDSSnce Oh the IfcSlueHL
and Secretary Mr.. Marmaduke pre-
sided and Mr.. Dobyns read the min
utes. After song by the choir which
was present, the meeting vas opened
with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Grasty.
In the absence of other speakers, the
Rev. Mr.. Gooch upon invitation as
cended the platform and addressed the
meeting as follows:
A night or two since Bro. Wheat
told q story about preacher BOWS
raising the devil, and l have been
thinking about an old story which
perhaps is familiar enough of an old
Kentucky darkey named Ike, a ser
want some so or 60 years ago of Col.
Sam Dickins. Ike was a pious old
darkey, one that never omitted say
ing his prayers after his work was
over, although he had but one prayer
CANCEL of the Lord, come and take
old Ike home to glory" The Col.
was disposed to doubt Ikc's sincerity
and one night determined to test it.
So when Ike had concluded his pray
er he knocked at Ike's door. In
mcdiately Ike cried out. "Who
dar:" The Col. in a sepulchral voice
replied: The angelo Of the Lord come
to take Ike home. Ike kept silent
and the Col. Knocked again, 'Who
; dar?" cried Ike. The angel of the
Lord come to take Ike home. Upon
| which Ike responded" ''Oh, God,
2 dat Niger is not at home, He just
, left" Now since this work began |
: have noticed many that appeared to
be extremely anxious that it should
: succeed, but who since work has COM
n mcnced in earncst-whcn we are get
+ ting down to busmess-have become
: very weak and very timid. Some have
o not been out during the past two
weeks. My friends, it is n thing
: to huzza amid victory and another It
n stand firm in the midst Of battle. Whcr
Y it is determined what is right and wha'
y is wrong he is n traitor that abandons
or ~surrendcrs the right.
f.. | never knew q grander victory
Il than has been won here in Mexico.
=. have been all over the country from III
extreme East to the extreme Yves
n and this is the first time that | hav,
re- seen n city of five thousand soul
Pa without Il whiskCy saloon. L al
proud that | can stand up and declar
70 there is not Il saloon in Mexico. Gar
&c plause.)
,c l have no sympathy with sue
os weak-knced disciples as have see
nj death in the pot. | have no sylnpa
thy with those that regard either bus
de ness prosperity more than wills
ON is right, or State or county {
city revenue. MY doctrine Is, stan
&c up l@f VIVA! Is rlShI' hc1 'ilelc !
en- no 'emporizinS. inc i'Sn
nave not ohly 10 "ilho"l'c I'll
he victory without bi"o"' o"C tIefe d
Il been another won lo-o"y. lne "fu:
RS glstS OF our Guy nave eh'ere" 'h'o
......I .,-r,l I,- oil aN-.pnt 1y
te. compact Si2"o" ~ "' SN''p' u
lOt That they VIII not SUI ONE "'"P
,he ardent SplflIS' eN''i'' JUN Il '
he Oh Tue o'"'e q N'o3o"l' IL ! -
he aSalloil' 'io' ~ q aim 'A '''li ri0'
ass l9eS nor 'of nie'!'"i P"'p''o7
upon p''S'I,ps'0" '''" " r"9
Jed '"'3 Nn'"' - -,
reaches" '"''"7n INV '''',' =,
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