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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Miss Sadie 4. Lawhead, OF Mexico,
closed the winter session of her school
at the Naylor School House, in Will
son township, on Friday last, having
conducted the school with marked
ability and success, giving entire sat
isfaction to the board of directors,
patrons and pupils-all joining in
their hearty congratulations and goo6
wishes for her future success, and
earnestly requesting her to teach their
next school. Miss Lawhead posses.
ses, in a high degree, the qualifiea-
tons so necessary to success IN teach
ing-ebility, energy and untiring in
dustry in all that pertains to the i'm
portant duties of discipline and in
s~truction. Her attainments qualif,
her not only for the important and re-
sponsible position Of teacher in the
public and common schools of oul
county, but also for the ornamental
and higher branches and musical de-
partnents of schools of higher grades,
having spent much time and patient
study in qualifying herself to fill, in
an acceptable manner, such positions
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

This morning, about MALT past four
o'clock, some person broke into
Homer st. Johns residence and car
ried off his pants, vest, $l75 gold
watch and chain and 500 in cash
which was in his vest pocket. The
thief was an expert, for as he came in
the gate he pulled a picket off with
which he priced up the kitchen win
dow. He then unlocked all the doors,
which were fastened on the inside, so
he could make his escape easily. He
went all over the house, entering
every room up stairs and down, ex-
cept Maj. Allison's, which was lock-
ed on the inside. Finding nothing
which suited him light enough to
carry, he made a dash at Homer's
clothes, corrying them off to exam
inc at his leisure. He made a very
good haul.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

At a late hour Thursday evening,
it was reported that a coal mine on
Skull Lick, north of Thompson Sta
ton. had caved in and buried q negro
that bad been laboring in it previous
to the accident. The excitement and
sympathy for the unfortunate mar
was great, and early Friday morning
a party of men assembled at the
shaft with picks and shovels to I'M
earth the mangled remains. The
task of excavation was begun and
the workmen labored with breathiess
suspension, but just as they mac
reached the center of the shaft, and
the excitement was most intense, the
pseudo corps appeared in person upon
the scene dead--drunk, fresh from
Centralia and the tragedy which nae
bid fair to eclipse the abraded re-
mains of s.Colonel FAREWELL assum'
ed q comic exit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
RETALIATION.
What the Chinese Propose
Doing.

what IN Ch1neSe propose
Doing.
The New York World has informa-
ton that the heads of the Six Boards
have sslaid at the foot Of the throne"
a proclamation against the ''red-
haired foreign devils couched in
this offensive style:
Wherea as. Now for many years the
bowels of the Empire Of Heaven have
been unsalubrious because of the
in the Flowery Dominions
of the Brother of the Sun and Moon
of red-haired foreign devils. Yam
KEGS, Mclean men, Sans, who do not
eat dog or drink saki, but defile their
tea with the milk of oxen and feed
like swine upon unseemly things,
washing clothes likewise with the
might of white breathing devils tor
mented in iron boxes, introducing
pestilences and nesylecting the worship
of the dead and the, progenitors:
Whereas, BY re; .son of their per-
nicioLs presence there have been fam
inc and earthquakes and the butch
ers' shops are full of big blue flies
and whereas the excellent poet TuI
Pur hath said HE who cometh from
abroad is a stranger-yea, the stran-
ger cometh from abroad" now,
therefore, the King, the Emperor.
Who Rules the Porter of the Earth,
the Cockolorum who is EEeva ed above
all, Brother of the Sun and Moon,
Father of the Planetary System, and
who hath the Asteroids for his Sisters
and his Cousins and his Annts-
| Wearer of the Peacock's Feather and
the Jade Button, who hath a thou
sand wives save one, nine hundred
and ninety and nine Mothers-in-Law
and the Key of the Combination,
commands
1. That no junk shall hereafter
bring to the Flowery Kingdom red
haired foreign devils, Yankees, Nell
can men, Lams, to amy anmber cx.
ceeding fifteen at one voyage.
III. That if any junk shall bring
more than fifteen red-haired foreigi
devils, Yankees, Mclean men, Sans
at one voyage, headman boss, alies
same captain catches plisen six moons
nungle humble dollals topside pleece
couit's desk fol each Melican n
catchee mole fifteen, sabbees s.
If America has not lost oil her old
time spirit, we shall see, il the procia
nation alluded to is issued, . teet i
Chinese waters at once, prepared :
demand customary satsfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Council Meeting.

A regular session of the city coun-
Gil was held on Monday night last
All members present, Mayor presid-
ing. Minutes of last meeting read
and approved.
Committee on grade of sidewalk on
east side of Jefferson street granted
further time.
Communication from mayor of
Hannibal in regard to change in rev.
enue Law, referred to Mayor Fowler
and City Attorney.
Account of j. E. bearing $40, tax
on oyer assessment, laid over till
next meeting.
Following accounts were allowed
and warrants ordered:
A -. j. Reid, might watch salary -.......... 20 W
Hog pen nuisance ut north end of
the railroad bridge, ordered to be
abated.
Adjourned till Monday night.
March 10th, 1879.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
RIufah.

HE vast audience that assembled
at the Murphy Hall Monday nigh,
was superior to any that has gather.
ed there for the last six months, and
the wonderful interest manifested in
the success of the meeting as pub
ilshed, was doomed to a partial dis
appointment, as Mr.. Lowery the
speaker engaged for the evening,
telegraphed that circumstances pro-
hibited bis attendance. This news
had the effect to make things look a
little BLUSH, but the board relying on
the talent always gathered at these
meetings, selected a speaker extern
poraneously. After the reading of
the minutes, the chairman of the
board took occasion to say that in
future We would not depend on for
eign talent for addresses, but use our
own, which is a good idea and will
always insure the success of the
meetings. The reader of the even
ing, Miss May, then came forward
with an essay. Subject, "Culture
and its effects" With our position
in the hall and owing to some confu-
sion that necessarily reigned in such
an audience, we did not hear the
reader clearly, but from those that
did, we learn that the essay was such
as was expected from the known
character of the reader, pointed, ele-
CANT and instructive. Misses Matte
Gordon and Oracle Pomeroy, then
favored the audience with a song,
which was we'll received, and gave a
great deal of pleasure. Then Master
Mckinney, a six year old temper
ance orator, made a speech and
brought down the house with ap-
plause. The invitation was then Civ
en- for signers. Several came for
ward and signed the pledge. Still
the good work goes on.
Programme for next Monday night:
Address by DR.. Grasty; reading, Sc
lect songs, &c. Come everybody.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
CLIFFORD'S ~FEBRIFUGE.

In the cure of Fever and Ague this
remedy displays extraordinary pow
ers. Properly used, no ase can 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. It
eyadicates all malaria from the sys-
tenn, gives tone and vigor to the
whole body, and prevents disease
from becoming seated. Try CLIr-
FoRD's F~EBRIFUGE; it is sure, safe
and speedy III its action. You viii
lever 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., 1879-02-27
Probate Court Audrain County
March Term. 1879.
FIRST DAY-March 10th.

Estate Samuel and A. Coil, annual
settlement, f. r. Douglass, guardian.
Estate A. G.. Fu2ate, an. set, 5.
Fugate, admir-.
Estate A. f Bybee, an. set, T.J.
Bybee, guardian.
Estate A. Pledge, an. SET, D. E.
Shea, admir-. =
Estate C. Feiro, an. set, D. E
Shea, admr.
Estate e. Harrington, an. SET, e
HI. Harrington, guardian.
Estate A. Boyle, an. SET, j. w.
Fox, guardian.
Estate G. w. Spencer, an. set, C
T. Black, guardian.
Estate II. and B. Spencer, an. set ,
E. J. Spencer, guardian.
SECOND DAY-March IL.
Estate Nancy Cassidy, final settle
ment, d. E. Shea, admr.
Estate Joel and Jennie Hit, an.
SET, A. G. Hit, guardian.
Estate Lovella Mediation an. set,
J. Mediation, guardian.
Estate S. NJ. Duley, final settle
ment, p H. anG G. w. Duley, adj
ministrators.
Estate J. I. Hamilton, final settle
ment, F. Cummings, admr.
Estate G. NJ. Ross, final settlement,
D. E. Shea, admir-.
Estste Mary MCGEE, final settle
ment, d. f. Shea, admr.
Estate Jackson Sox, final settle
ment, Rebecca Sox, admx.
Estate Robt. Baldridge, final SET,
w. Nichols, admir-.
Estate ii. Bauder, final set, Har-
aey Bauder, admir-.
THIRD DAY-March IS.
Estate Samuel Martin ct al, an.
set, A. w. Martin, guardian.
Estate Ann Threlkeld ct al, an &.
set. F. Burt, guardian.
Estate VIM. Crews ct al, an. SET,
w. M. Sims, guardian.
Estate Clara Dix, an. SET, Capt.
N. Dix, guardian.
Estate A. Poindexter ct al, an. set,
J. S. Brown, guardian.
Estate A and B. Collins, an. SET,
S. 5. Brown, guardian.
Estate H.. d. Hamilton, final set. -,
Dice Hamilton, admx.
Estate Harvey Smith, an. set, M.
Y. Duncan, guardian.
Estate Jacob Clark, final set, D..
Z. Shea, admr.
Estate ]. NJ. Ricketts,, final SET,
Jane Ricketts,, admx.
Estate Jas. T. Turner, an. set, D.
H. Owings, admir-.
Estate Matte Potts, an. SET, j.
NJ. Henderson, guardian.
Estate 1. and N. Baker, an. set,
Jno. T. Baker, guardian.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Missionary Convention.

At Liberty street M. E. Church,
beginning Wednesday, March 9Th, at
I 1-2 p. m.
Opening sermon-By Rev. John
Gil1ies, of Louisiana, Mo.
Thursday, March 9Th, at IL a. m.
Discussion. Subject: "The rela-
ton of the church to Christian Mis-
sions." Opened by Rev. N. Shu-
mate, d. D. followed by Rev. j. j.
Bently, of Glasgow, and others.
Five p. m. Children's meeting.
Addressed by Rev. w. j. Martindale.
of Hannibal, and Others.
At z 1-2 p. m. Address by Rev.
Bentley. All are invited.
j. WRIGHT,
I'll. B. SEELY,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Outraged"

The story going the rounds OF the
press about a big burly ruffian enter
ing the postofice at Fulton and out
raging a delicate young lady named
Miss Author, is all a hoax. The facts
in the case are, that a delicate young
lady rushed franticslly into the post
office at l p. M. in broad day light
and outraged a strong, bale young
man in good health. He is gooo
looking, which accounts for it. Thu
outrage consisted in the lady's COW
hiding the gent. We think it is
perfect outrage how rumor gets suei
| tb;n0a wrong end first.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
CURED.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by ar East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy, for the speedy and perma-
nent cure for consumption, bronchitis,
catarrh, asthma, and all throat and
ung affections, also a positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and
all complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thons-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fell
lows. Actuated 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, I49
Powers Block, Rochester, New
York. 35-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The Greenback (?) organ Of this
county spills itself all yer a column
this week about the Day family being
routed out of the postoffice, and winds
up with stating that president Hayes
is using the whole weight of his adj
ministration 20 crush out Audrain
Republicanism." Wonder what
President Hayes cares about Audrain
Republicanisn?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

"No, thank you; 1 never waltz
ma says if any of the young men
want to hug me they must do it ON
the sly; she won't have them mussir,g
my dress up, and leaving finger
marks on my white waist, as long as
she does the washing and has to sup
port me-"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
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 fiem 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. 2l.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Skctro 2astet Portraits

Geo. Poteet has been confirmed as
postmaster OF this city. Some trouble
seems to have been experienced in
the appointment, but as it was not our
fight we are not well enough acquaint-
ed with the case to say just what was
the trouble, except that there are not
enough postoffices for every Republi-
can to have one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

.Oh, heaven and earth are far
apart" says the poet. They are,
they are and it is just as well that it
is SO. II they were very close to-
gether, the cabinet organ denlers
would be buzzing the poor. harassed,
distracted angels eighteen hours a
dav, and the advertising agents would
talk them blind the rest of the time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

A man in Fulton, Mo-, advertses
to put up a fence ''ht ,rse-high, bull
proof and pig-tight."-
We advise him to n lake o pen out
of this fence, and win never a beauti-
full actress comes to town put all The
young men in this p, an and feed them
with q spoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Fire.

Last Saturday morning, about hall
past five o'clock, the alarm of fire was
sounded by the ringing of the fire
bell. Before the company could as
semble, the fire had made such head
way that it was useless to run the
machine out. The house belonged
to c. L. Quisenberry, was situated
on Liberty street, was valued at
5000, and was insured for 500. VIM.
Day lived it. The house caught fire
from "1rA iue. For the bene-
fit of the fire comp~~"Uur~s~J,
that whenever o fire alarm is sound
ed, every member of the company
should repair to the engine house and
not to the fire. No fireman should
90 to the fire without the engine .
The engine should be taken out, even
if the fire has nearly destroyed the
building, for adjoining houses might
he in danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Sam Grove has given good s~atisfac-
ton as postmaster and if he had not
had the Office two terms and had kept
the Day family away from his bust
ness no fault would have ever been
found with him, for both he and his
deputy, Herman, are most accommo-
dating gentlemen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Dime Concert tonight at Presby-
terrain Church, under the control OF
Prof. w. NJ. Treloar. These enter
tainments are very interesting and
should be well patronized. The pro-
ceeds are for the benefit Of the
church,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

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., 1879-02-27

If 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, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

We announce this week, I. J. Arm
strong, as a candidate for city mar
shall and collector. Tom is m of
Mexico's most energetic. sterling
young men and if elected will make q
good officer, and prove that youth is
not a crime.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The regular annual editorial TRADE
against girls who spell their names
with adiminutive ending 10 ''ie," such
as Sophie, Minnie and Lille, has be-
gun, with undated sarcasm and fury.
We have investigated this matter a
little, and having examined seven ex
changes that are utterly disguised
with this .yirlish practice, we find that
OF the sever editors, one of them is a
crusty old bachelor, forty-hine and
ugly, with a bald head and a glass
eye, who was Tilted by three girls be-
fore he was twenty-five years old !;
one of them calls his wife '.Lize -
another calls his wife "Sal," the.
fourth calls his wife" ''The Old Hem"
the fifth married an ''injun' woman
whose name he can't pronounce at
all, and the sixth calls his wife
"Nance" because her name is Nellie,
and allows her two calico dresses and
one pair of cowhide shoes a year.
And the seventh is a young man,
twenty-five years old, who recently
wrote a letter to his sweetheart, and
called lIer his tfown-'ittle darling
duckseme duckie dearie" and ''his
p'ecious little toopsie tootsicums'' to
that extent that the old married man
who picked the letter up in the street
and tried to read 1t, was seized with
violent commissions, and fell down in
the street, frothing at the mouth, and
was taken to the hospital in great
agony. That's the complexion of
the opposition-girlies, write your
name just as you please.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Mexico ought by all means to have
q hook and ladder company in con-
nection with her fire department.
The fremen have NJ , way in the world
to get ON top OF a building or convey
the hose up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

There is no use of tieing a tin can
to a dead dogs tail. 1t won't put
life in him or make him run. Trv
again Bro. "Johnsing."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Mr.. d. NJ. Hill. of Audrain county,
has sold to Henry Hyten, the farm
known as the John Hill farm, 4l-2
miles southwest of Fulton containing
PIG acres for $500 casa.-Fulten Ga
Zette.
When you see a man crawE rurt
the barber chair, pin the newspaper
around his neck and read the towel,
you may know his wife has been
making it hot for him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
,r-.C. w. Benson,s Celery and

Dr.tC. w. Benson's Celery and
Chamomile Pills are prepared en-
pressly to cure sick headas he, nerve
Gus headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and sleepless-
ress, and will cur any case. Price
free. ooIo NY an uruggfsUs. Onuv0s
No. JOG N. Eutaw st., Baltimore
Md ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

We know some young men who
are looking around waiting for some
thing to turn up" Their expecta-
tons will never be realized unless
they happen to stumble onto q barrel
h0On. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

T. H. Marshall, agent for the
Rosebank Nurseries Of Tennessee,
will be in Mexico again next week, at
the Ringo House. GIVE him your
oders now, as it is your last chance
for the season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Last Saturday night about 100
Workingmen in Mexico convened at
Vests new hall and organized under
the title of the Workingmens' Asso-
citation. B. L. Rcdman, President /;
Jas. Chalmers, Secretary S. l.. Hick-
erson, Treasurer. Several commit
tees we're appointed; several resolu-
tons were adopted, the nature OF
which they are unwilling to publish
at present. One of the objects of the
organization is that they pledge them
selves not to p~atronize any man that
gave in q list of names toward the
compiling of the so-called black list.
They have another meeting Saturday
night, the proceedings Of which we
shall endeavor to obtain. This party
will endeayor to figure in the city
election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Shefro 2astei 2oshatB.

The p~ostoffice matter is not settled
vet. If timber can't be found in the
Repubi Fan party for a post master,
we suggest that some woman be ap-
pointed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

F. G. Whites dramatic company,
the best on the road, at opera house
tonight, tomorrow night and Satur-
day night. If you fail to witness
their plays you will always regret it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

We announce this week VIM. Pol
lock as { candidate for Mayor. Mr..
Pollock is n of our most energetic
enterprising citizens, and if elected
viii make a most efficient presiding
Off Ger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

'I.ast Friday. Feb'y 21st, 1873, Ct his
residence, on Yonngss Greek, Thos.
III. Williams.
He was q SON Of the late Hon. Henry
WILLIAMS. His funeral took place
last Sunday, the remains being inter-
! red in the new cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

If you want a 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
lngs' bank. 7tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

VIM. Stuart weighed last Tuesday
two yearlings that pulled down 1880
pounds each, and three two-ycar-olds
that weighed 1,75l pounds each.
Who can beat them?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Lazarus didn't go to HEAVIER be-
cause he was poor, nor the rich mar
to bell because he was rich. Let
every corner loafer paste this in his
hat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

1t is too bad that II \. Silver, q
d mocrat has been given the position
of route agent wiIcT one of the Days
had his petition or file at the same
tina
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

There is o doctor in Mexico stop
ping at the Cromwell House who
cures stammering. After he sits
down ON a mar the man never stam-
mers more.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The public will regret to learn that
Miss Ne lie Loar has resigned her po-
sition as music teacher at Hardin
College AMI will return to her home
in Jacksonville soon. She will be
greatly missed in Mexico society.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The Legislature adjourned last
Saturd ay till Monday. on account of
Washil1gton's birthday. Thirteen
guns were fired at Jefferson City on
Saturday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The people in the west should not
complain of Had times, for money
is not half as scarce here as it is in
the east. Times are very hard in the
north and east,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

The latest style is, when your lady
friend goes away, to give her a lot oil
envelopes addressed to yourself. She
will see the point, as some n does
now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

There will, in the future, be preach
ing at the Catholic Church every Sun
day. Father Russell, of st. Louis,
has located at Mexico, and will as
sist Father O'Leary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27
Siecko 2asteI 2oayaW !

Mrs. r. A. Campbell. wife of Rep
resentative Campbell, of St. Louis,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. F.
Reid, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

City election the first day of April
which is April-fool's day. We can
name several fellows who will get
fooled on that day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

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., 1879-02-27

Maj. Rucker, a prominent either
of Sturgeon, and T. w. Carter. thu
live energetic editor of the Sturgeon
! Leader, made us O call last Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Hundreds are using L. A.
Nc Connell's catarrh cure 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., 1879-02-27

VIM. Carter, Esq, is spoken of
very fayorably for councilman in the
Fourth Ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

If you are troubled with catarrh,
try L. A. McConnell's sure cure.
Don't let it u into consumption as
have hundreds in the past, andin this
way reach a permateur grave. 22-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Ben d Irr, the Electro Pastel mar
is at the Cromwell House. If the
weather is g cd he will give a public
demonstration of his work this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Lock your doors at night and f:s-
ten you windows down, or you will
wake up some morning and find your
clothes gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-02-27

Bring in your spring advertise
ments. The LEDGER has by far, the
largest circulation of any paper in
the county.