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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Sold Ont.

Mr.. Sontag, who for several years
past has been proprietor of the lead
ing restaurant of this place, sold out
his stock and furniture to Messrs.
McLeeren, of Lincoln, Illinois. These
young gentlemen came to our city
with a good supply of the lone thing
neutrality-suspicious.. We welcome
them in our midst. Mr.. Sontag will
not leave Mexico, but will r~ecuperate
his health and then go into some
kind of business again. He is a
worthy citizen, and We are glad to
keep him with us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
The Great SfOrr1y


The cyclone near Lees Summit, on
the evening of the 30th was more de-
structive than at first thought. In
its course, houses, barns, stock,
chickens, furniture, beds and every
variety of household goods we're
scattered to the winds. D. Dun
nington's house was entirely swept
away, except she first floor. j.. A.
Scruggs and wife are slightly injured,
Mr.. Quisenberrv and family are hurt;
his little boy will probably die. Thad
Warden's family are all injured badly,
and many others are reported serious
ly hurt. The residence of Mr..
Reeder was injured. The Watson
nursery house was lifted in bulk and
carried about fifty feet and set down
without much damage. Mr.. Quis-
enberry was in bed sick, but was
blown out of his house, along with
his wife and two children, who were
seriously injured. Mr. Scruggs'
house was unroofed, and he had his
cellar bone broken. Sam Constable's
house, one mile north of Scruggs'
was totally demolished. Constable
and three ladies were CARRIED u lnto
the yard, and Constable himself was
blown over the top of an elm tree and
into a field one hundred yards from
where the house stood. Jno. Hutch
ins had his fine new house, orchard,
and various improvements about his
place destroyed. The house OF L.
VI. Warden was blown down, cover
ing up several members ofthe family,
wh,l e others were carried by the wind
one h undred and fifty yards away
None OF them were killed. lhe
trail of the cyclone is about one nun
dred fee,t, in width. 1t is stated by
some pess IONS who were taken up
that the ail' surrounding them wa'
hot, and ha,1 a strong sulphury SAVIOR
The crops Which we're passed over by
the storm, loo * as if scaiding wate'
had been pour ed upon them. MIR.
X. L. Harris, liv. ing near Blue Springs,
had his house G uhrely demolished,
and himself and f. amily consisting OF
a wife and four CHI ldreu .yere carried
up into the air &C implicitly out OF
and dropped i n different places
and directions from t he site OF the
dwelling. Mrs. Harris and one little
girl 8 years old were k illed instantly,
and Mr.. Harris died at one O'Clock
on the following morn ing. All of
them were covered with a thick black
sulphurous smelling mud. At some
the wind was accompanied
with terrific rain falls.
The cyclone passed e Barnard,
Mo-, and along the Nodaway Valley
completely destroying houses, farms,
and property of all kinds. Dead
horses, cattle, and hogs are to be
found all along the line. Large trees
have been twisted up by the roots,
and in many instances carried away.
Wagons and agricultural implements
cave been carried for miles, and ev-
cry arti: lie that contains iron is
broken and twisted out of all shape.
The whole amount of damage done
by the storm is not yet ascertained.
1t was the most disastrous, how
ever, that ever visited Jackson
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

G. ID. Ferris, we'll known to citi-
zens of this county, - one of the
most enterprising men in the state,
has moved to Mexico, and in compa-
ny with his son has opened a man.
moth stock of dry goods, groceries
and furniture, at the old stand of
Rutledge & Treloar east side of the
square. Look out for advertise
merit next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Cav GLASGOW.

Tomorrow FRIDAY, June 6th,)
there will be a grand bridge celebra-
ton at Glasgow, Mo The excursion
train will pass through Mexico at 9
a. m. for that point. A large crowd
will be in attendance. Round trip
tickets only one and one-ffth fare.
Quite = delegation will, we think, be
present from Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Crops.

Reports from different parts of Au-
drain county are quite favorable, and
indicate that crops of all kinds ex-
cepting grass, are looking exceeding
Iy vel, and if favorable weather con-
tinues until harvest time, and insect
pests do not make their appearance,
the farmers will reap a rich harvest
and be constrained to acknowledge
that they are beautifully paid for their
Iahnr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

A national quarantine bill has pass
ed both Houes Of Congress, the object
of which is to prevent the introduction
of contagious and infectious diseases
from foreign countries, into the Unit
ed States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Helmbold's Buchu has long been
as one of the most valuable
attainable in certain classes
of diseases, such as dyspepsia, chronic
rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous affec-
ton, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. AS a diuretic, it is
superior to ain ost any other medi-
cine in use, and the great care With
which it is prepared, the absolute
purity of the preparation, and the
diligence used in the selection Of the
crude material, have made it known
far and wide as a reliable and etfec-
tive preparation, and n that a
always be used with safety and bene-
fit. The great success of Helmbold's
Buchu has led to the production of
many spurious preparations, which
are made cheaply and placed upon
the market to be sold on the reputa-
ton acquired by Helmbold's original
preparation. Parties who desire a
really good medicine should be care.
full and use Helmbold's only. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Our public square now presents a
magnificent appearance, and its cool
and refreshing shades is the daily re-
sort of many members of our legal
profession, bald-headed capitalists,
weary county officials, as we'll us the
average tramp. Very few county
seats can present to the admiring
gaze of the visitor so beautiful q park
Of living green (animals.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Hrs j. M.
LADIES PHYSICIAN.

Midwifery and womb diseases made
a speciality. Consultation in regard
to chronic diseases of women anG
children free of charge. Office and
residence first house north of the Old
Catholic Church, Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

We presume that Henry Clay Dean
was placed on the board of immigra-
ton by the Governor in order that he
might travel in eastern states and
show the quality of Missouri soil. We
heartily endorse the idea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Charles Foster, Republican nomi-
nee for Governor of Ohio, is q native
of the State, and was a member of
Congress for four successive terms.
This nomination does not "boom"
much for Grant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

attacked. Il q created oppOsl-
ton, and outsiders, even, are dis
GUESSING and criticising our methods.
I have, therefore, concluded to be-
come a private member. With no
duty to perform, l can escape discus
sion. Is not this o wise thought !?
There is a time for every man to
work and a time for all to cease.
There ought to have been no fric-
ton. / am satisfied that my judg-
ment is correct. The chasm will be
closed. 1t would be q sad day for
Mexico if its sun Of temperance were
TO set. 1 think I see only q slight
''penumbra," myself. will get out
of the way. I al w consent to
darken the light OF temperance.
Don't vote on the resolution offered.
In kindness to me don't vote on it.
You all know my feelings. I have
said enough. Forget me. Don't
divide. Don't vote. After another
song break up and go home. Ad-
journ, and as we retire let each swear
to forget the past and reach forward
to a brighter future. [Great ap-
plause.1
Er. Gordon then said: We can't
afford to accept these designations.
There is no occasion for them. If
we should do so, however painful it
might be to us, it will send a thrill of
joy through the hearts of our adver-
saries. When l heard the resigna-
ton announced it sounded like q note
of alarm, like some fire-bell in the
stiffness of the night. This is no
time for resignation, and there is
neither desire or intention to accept
it. Is it astonishing that there should
be q little friction among as many IS
5000? If it were otherwise it could
only be a matter of great good luck.
Don't give way. I repeat it. We
can't afford to do it. If there ID
retrogression, thousands will fall and
the line of our future march will be
strewn with the corpses OF stragglers!
DR.. Grassy: There are emergen-
cies when not eve a single man can
be spared from an army without de-
feat. / admire the Judges modes
ty, but he undertakes himself and
his necessity to the cause. II we ac-
cept his resignation, the tidings will
go out, and as it was at Babylon so
on these walls there may be written
meme, meme, tekel, upharsin. We dare
not do it. We are just about to gain
| the fort and can't afford 10 trail our
banner in the dust. AS 1 have been
listening / have been contemplating
a procession, a long line Of tens c!
thousands of Inebriates with their
wives and children extending their
arms toward us and ~entreating us
not to give up the ship.
As this vot. is not TO be taken
otherwise, 1 will put it. All in favor
of it will please rise. Nearly all, il
not indeed every gentleman present
arose.
Mr.. Rodinan was not heard dis.
,inctly. He was understood to say,
he was in earnest in resiguing. For
several months and since The consii-
tuition had been disregarded he had
scarcely looked upon himself as any
longer a Murphy. He still wore the
blue. 1t had been placed there by
other hands. He had been true 10
the pledge however in the past and
intended to be true to it in the flu
ture. What he wanted was to es.
cape from contention and let other
people pursue their W course. AT
ter another song and benediction the
meeting adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Fire..

On last Friday eveting, Mr.. jerome
Duncan, fsing about one mile south
of this place. bad bis dwelling house
destroyed by fire. Nearly all of the
household goods were saved. A de-
,~fective aue was the cause. No In.
surance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

l 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 Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Yes, the agent ofthe Genuine Ding.
er is selling from five to six per week,
Notwithstanding agen.s of the ''Stew-
art" and other base counterfeits
that steal the good name Of the
Singer machine. Always ask If the
machine you are buying is a Genuine
Singer. Of course, he would not
know a rebuilt machine from an Ale
ALBANIA cotton gin, much less u rebuilt
machine from a new one. If you
want a good and the latest improved
machine, call ON s. L. McKEAN,
3-tf. Near Post Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Mr.. Trimble, of Bloomfield, Iowa,
has been nominated by the Democratic
party for Governor of the State. He
was q gallant cavalry officer on the
federal side during the late "cool-
nessp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Col. III Martin Williams and Col.
j. E. Hutton had a little hug and
snapped spit Saturday evening. We
don't know what is going to happen
nothing very brilliant, though, we
presume, unless the other Col" is
called in TO the rescue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The grand jury found an indict-
ment against T. B. Mallory for pois-
oning stock in the northern part of
this county during the past winter.
If guilty, Moll0ry should be punish
ed to the full extent of the law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
BHcklen's Arnica Salye,

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
ase or money refunded. Price %
Scharlach, Ringo building, Mexico,
Mo. z 1-y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

If you desire to trade or sell farm
ing or grazing lands in Audrain or
adjoining 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., 1879-06-05

r. r. Arnold, Cashier of the Ex-
change Bank, left last Friday night
for Hot Springs. Ark, for the bene-
fit of his health, and will be absent
about six weeks. Mr.. John j. Steele
will act as cashier of the bank DUR
ing Mr.. Arnold's absence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Mr.. W. w. Williams, of Kansas
City, is visiting his o Virgil Will
liams, of this place. Mr.. Williams
once owned all the ground on which
the city of Mexico now stands. He
lived here when there yer only eight
houses in town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Porter's Chicken Cholera cure, is
the only certain remedy known for
Chicken Cholera. Given occasional
ly 1t will prevent chickens from hav-
ing 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., 1879-06-05

Rev. Richard Carson, formerly
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
in this city, spent several days with
friends here last week, while on his
way to Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The northern and western portions
of this state have been visited recent
ly with severe wind and hail storms,
doing considerable damage to proper
ty and greatly injuring wheat and
oats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Gen. James Shields, late United
States Senator from Missouri, died
suddenly at Ottumwa, Iowa, on the
evening Of the LIST inst. He was sick
only half an hour. His remains were
taken TO his home at Carrollton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Murder i'm First Derree.

The grand jury found a true bill
against Sandy Bill Harrison Of MUIR
der in first degree for the killing OF
Chas. Muldrow. This does not pre-
vent Harrison from being found gull
ty in the second or third degree if
not in the first degree.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

"Mother, what is an angd?'' San
angel? Well, an angel is a child
that fles." ''But mother, why does
papa call my governess an angel?"
"Well," explained the mother, after a
moments pause, ''she is gong to fly
immediately."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

am nov prepared to contract for
furnishing pic-nics with everything
they need in the way ofrefreshments,
including candies and ice cream, at
~snecial ratcs. 6-tf. McCAaTKN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The case of Jerry Hill, convicted
of murder at the March term of the
Pike county circuit court, and sem
tie iced to be hung june 18th has been
reversed and remanded by the supreme
court of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Five Cent Table

At Kabrich's. The best assort-
ment in Mexico. He is selling other
goods as cheap in proportion. Re.
ceiving new goods every week. Come
and see for yuorself. 6-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Boys, don't despair. Miss Eta
Hume, the novelist, of Columbia, one
of the smarest young ladies in the
State, says she will either marry an
editor or die single.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The agent of the old Singer ma
cLine says. look out Tor the Stewart
Singer. The people are looking for
it and buying it, too. The reason l
n selling two machines to his
aL is, he is agent for a
one " that is sending out
comPah IT machines and palm
Ola repui- % for new ones. If
ing them Oh machine with all the
you want new l. 90 tn 7 r..
late improvements, u2-tf
CLARK
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Excursion to Glasgow.

Grand excursion to Glasgow
bridge Friday, June 9Th. Leaves
Mexico at 8 a. IN. Return, leaves
Glasgow at Z p. m. Fare, round
trip. from Mexico, S2.O5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
DR.. C. W. B~enson's Celery md

DR.. Z. W. BensOn's Celery md
Chamomile Pills are prepared ex-
pressly to u r sick headache, nerve
GUS headache, Dyspeptic headache,
neuralgia, nervousness and sleepless-
ness, and will cure any case. Price
fifty cents a box, so pills, postage
free. Sold by all druggists. Office,
No. LOG N. Eutaw ST., Baltimore,
Md. S-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Should the LEDGER put on a more
pleasing appearance this week than
usual, its readers can attribute it to
,bsence of its editor, who has gone
off with a lot (of other fellows?) to
''Put-In-The-B Bay"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The address before the Alumn@ of
Hardin College, will be delivered at
the College Chapel Tuesday evening,
June 10th, 1879, at 8 O'Clock, by
Rev. w. W. Boyd, D. ID. of St.
Louis. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. Byorder of society.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

If we don't intrude, allow us to
say that a street sprinkler would be
quite an improvement to our city, old
fogies to the contrary notwithstand-
inc!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The monument in honor of the late
Bishop Marvin. at Bellefontaine Gene
terry, St. Louis, was recently dedicat-
ed by Bishop Doggct.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

John Gatewood, colored, was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary last Tues
day. for assault with attempt to kill
Jim Price, colored, last December
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

We don't wonder at the country
being visited by SO many cyclones,
since grumbling about the weather
is the order of the day among a ma
iority of our farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Never saw an Alabama cotton-gin,
but can tell the old rebuilt Singers
every time. 1 shipped six of them
back to the company at n time,
that were sold TO me for new ones.
i. II. CLARE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The penalty Of lying in Siam is to
have the mouth sewed up. Were
that the law in Audrain county how
many mouths would be left open?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

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
inthe event of loss. LIFT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

I am now prepared to furnish ice
cream to families in any quanuty,
nonLaa !, f-raazers. 6-tf.
GEO. I. MoCARrEH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Only IS Cents O BOX.

The cheapest and best cure for
Chills and Fever in the world. DR..
Patterson's Sugar Coated Ague Pills.
No other medicine required. 1-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Just received direct from the. fac
tory another lot the improved Stewart
Singer sewing machines. Genuine
rebuilt Singer machines to rent. 6tf.
]. b. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Annual examination of Hardin
College begins to-day. Our citizens
should not fail to attend these public
examinations of Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

ID. FL. Mcintyre has gone to JEFF
ferson City to spend the summer.
he will attend to compiling and in
dexing the revised statutes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

+. Rines is building a fine store
room next door to the Cromwell
House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

While Jefferson City is VIII sting to
keep its courage up, Mexico will get
the Capitol, mind what we sa y. Sc.
dalia can't come it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The farmers are smiling On &C count
of the recent rains and prospect for
good crops. While grass is sh ort,
other crops will be long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Considering the large amount OF
wool handled in Mexico, is 1t at all
astonishing that some of her citizens
are inclined to be stre:chy?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Roscoe Conkiing Bruce, is the
name of the dark complicated Missis-
slppi Senator's kinky- headed brat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
DIED.

Mrs. Martha Hall, at her residence
five miles southeast from Mexico, on
the 3lstIday May. Mrs. Hall was 62
years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The grand jury found a true bill
against VIM. Wells for assault with
intent to kill, made on Maj Lawder
not long since,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Drop into Red Callaway's and try
his celebrated s.Pick" Scent cigar
best in the market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Last Sunday $50 negroes arrived
at "yandotte, Kansas, but were not
permitted to land.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

Get vour lenonades : Mc0arten's
vhers 8 |. drink at your
leisure ia hia handsome Ice crss1a
parior.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Fancy Dyer.

All kinds of ladies' and gentle.
mems clothing cleaned and dyed to
look like new. Can be found at
Murray'a tailor shop.
C. DeVOUHENANs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

I have constantly on hand, money
to loan on first-class security in sums
to suit.
J. W. CARSON, Southern Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
Hardin COllexe

Examination begins Thursday,
June 5th, and closes Wednesday
noon. June 18th.
Baccalaureate sermon Mt baptist
church. June Sth, by Rev. F. ID,
Itickersop, of Hannibal.
Address before Hardin College
Alumnn, at College Chapel, June
10th, Mt 8 p. m, by Rev. W. w,
Boyd, d. D., of st. Louis.
Annual Baccaiaureatc address al
College Chapel, June 18th, at 8 p. M,
by Prof. j. NJ. Greenwood, of Kan.
sas City.
Commencement exercises, Thurs.
day, June 18th, begin at 10 n. m.
Levee, June 18th, $50 p. m.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Prof w. S. Sears, La Plata, Mo.
Prof. j. p Blanton, Mexico, Mo.
Prof. j. Z. Gass, Mexico, Mo.
Col. J. E. Hutton, Mexico, Mo.
Maj. II. NJ White, Mexico, Mo.
Prof. N. E. Walker, Moberly, Mo.
Rev. I. j. Gooch, Mexico, Mo.
Rev. j. S, Grasty, Mexico, Mo.
Rev. J. G Maple, Mexico, Mo.
Elder j. a. Brooks, Mexico, No.
Elder j. A. Headington, Mexico.
Rev. w. z. Yeaman, Glasgow, Mo.
Prof. j. NJ. Greenwood, Kansas
City, Mo.
Rev. W. W. Boyd, ST. Louis, Mo.
Mi. j. f. Llcwellyn, Mexico, Mo.
Prof. Myers, Mexico, Mo.
Rev. T. Wheat, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
state W.. stephen j. Moore for
Murder,

The trial of Stephen J. Moore, for
the murder of his broth-in-law, Gen
try. near Stul g a year ago, is
now in progress. Thirty witnesses
are to be examined. The evidence
will likely close to day. Forrist &
Fry, assisted by Gen. Guitar, have
charge of the defense. Prosecuting
attorney, Trimble, assisted Ivy Shan
non Douglass, States attorney of
Boone county, prosecuting.
The following are the jurors in the
case: William Cornett, S. M. Will
liams, j. r. Luckie, Z. Carroll, l..
Phillip, Jas. Shell, Ira Tincher, Jas
ii. Harrison, G. w. Signor, J.. NJ.
Boyden, John Ellis, Thos. f. Day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

The grand jury vas discharged
yesterday noon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

There is more Improvement in the
way of house-building going on in
Mexico at present, than has ever &C.
Cured before in the history of the
town. Notwithstanding common cry
of hard times and scarcity of money
is heard all around, the unpleasant
sound is almost drowned by tibet
busy workmans hammer and trowel.
New buildings, and many of them Of
a very substantial character. are be-
ing erected on almost every street in
the city. Some very important and
expensive improvements are being
made in the business houses on the
north side of the square. The
business pulse of Mexico is on the
rise"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05

$500 Is the fare to Glasgow and
return, tomorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-06-05
SILvERTON

Is in ordinary seasons, a very .''el,
camp of about 1900 resident POI
~lation, and has the most beautiful To-
cation imaginable. Situated on the
Animas river, in Bakers Park. &C.
ment creek joins the Animas on the
north and Mineral creek on the south.
There are some very nice cottages in
the place and everything indicates
taste than is usually to be found
in q mining country.