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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
H. WI. ~. PinafOre.

Mexico is again to have a treat and
with ''desert." s!Pinafore" will be
rendered in Mexico next Saturday
night by Prof. Treloar's English
Opera Company. On this occasion
Trial by Jury will also be render
ed. This is positively the last APP
pearance of "Pinafo-e," and the first
and last Of ''Trial by jury" Don't
miss this opportunity of hearing the
best entertainment now known. Ev-
erybody turn out with your uncles,
aunts and cousins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

We see the newspaper men of Ma
rion county have had a convention
and adopted uniform and living rates
ON all kinds of printing. This should
be done in Audrain county and then
we would not be chopping each 9th
er's beads off and have q dead news
paper every few months. How long
since did the intetiiyencer cut on sub
scriptlon, and now its editor says he
ia starving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

We learn that conductor Miller, Of
the Jefferson City branch, is ''laid
off," Young Pauline has his place.
Pauline is a good railroad man and a
careful conductor and gives general
satisfaction. We are very much
surprised to learn of Miller's being
sslaid off," He is one of the Oldest
and best conductors on the road, re-
spected by every one who knew him O..
Truly the ways of railroad lords are
mysterious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Jim Jones' old cook stove lay in
the cellar for nineteen years (worn
out, as he supposedly. But when he
read G. Leslie Ferris advertisement
he hauled it out, stood it ON Its feet,
and sold it 60 Leslie for a bran new
heating stove. Bring your old stove
20 G. Leslie. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The men working for the great
book monopoly and against Apple
ton & Co., are all the time cantering
about those who favor Appleton be-
ing bought, &c. Monder if they
think all the leading educators in
the state are bought. Dc they judge
other people by themselves? The
men doing this talking know very
we'll that they are bought body and
soul by the monopoly. They know
Appleton has the best and cheapest
books, but they get paid for their
talk,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The party given Monday night by
Miss Carroll to her many friends was
one of the most pleasant entertain
ments we ever enjoyed. The com
pany was entertained as only a Carroll
knows how.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

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., 1879-12-25

An entertainment of some kind
was given at Hardin College last
Saturday night. We are not afford
ed with the facilities Of giving it =
notice. From what we know Of past
exhibitions of that institution we
should expect it to be . SUCCESS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The above are only the contracts
Of one Of our builders. Many other
buildings have been er~ected-large
and small-by our other enterprising
contractors. j. J. Steele has erect
ed a $4,000 business house; William
Kempef $4,000; Harper & Sims two
business houses, $1,000, and others
whichywe have not room to notice.
Hundreds of dwelling houses have
been erected and the grand total will
amount to 500, 900, all in one year,
and still we boom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
REMOVALl

j. M. Coens &c Son, have removed
their stock of dry goods, etc., three
doors north, to the room formerly &C.
cupied by G. D. Ferris. They will
remain here about a month, when
they will remove to their elegant new
building on north side of square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Are.

SO
The frat age-frontage.
The worst age-savage.
The last age-dotage.
The most uncertain age-saussge.
The best age for q man-manage.
The best age for atailor-cabbags.
The best age for a physician-pih-
age.
A sage hen-one who avoids ths
hawk, A sager hen-one who avoids
the cook. Sagest no more on this
subject. just once more to assuage
your disappointment. And 80 or
from age to age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Richard Gentry is again at home.
Rumor says he sold one-half of his
one-fifth interest in s mine for a fabu-
lous sum of money. We don't know
the exact figures, so cannot give the
transaction in full. Mr.. Gentry is
elected general manager of the mine
and will 90 out in a few weeks to
superintend the erection of mills. A
better man could not have been
elected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Johnny Jacks, formerly Of Mexico,
was in town last week. We hear
Jacks is thinking of starting q paper
in Sturgeon. He is a good nswspa-
Per man and We wish him sucoess
whore ever he goes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

John P. Gass Of Sedalia, formerly
of this county, is spending the holt
days in Mexico. Mr.. Gass is one of
the best educators and finest disciple
narians in the State, and we are glad
he is appreciated by the people Of
Sedalia. Our loss is their gain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

1t is true Mexico needs gas. But
a gas debt is a very bad thing to
have on our hands. If we can afford
gas, let us by all means have it. 1t
will be both a luxury and a necessity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Clark & Turner have opened their
new and complete stock of staple and
fancy groceries. They have the
largest stock of canned goods in the
city. You will do well to call and see
them before buying. 36-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Mrs. j. NJ. KOONTZ,
LADIES PHYSICIAN

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., 1879-12-25

Paik Smith has our thanks for
Pennsylvania papers with q full ac-
count of the fire that entirely destroy
ed the town Of Red Rock, that State,
leaving hundreds without homes OF
food.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Robert White offers to forfeit $50
if the LEDGER has not 800 more cir
culation than any other paper in
Mexico. Well bet our old last
years hat that Bob's ''kerect," rs
the LEDGER is by far the best paper
published in that city.-New Flor
| ence Optic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

II. Martin Williams has moved his
defunct Press back again to Warrens-
burg. H. Martin and M. Y. Duncan
are the best examples Of political
perpetual motion we know of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
o SALEl

Albert White offers for sale his
farm, containing 1873 acres, south Of
and adjoining the city Of Mexico.
This is a rare opportunity tor a man
wanting a location embracing the adj
vantages of both city and farm. If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

If you desire to trade or se Rrw-
ing or grazing lands in
adjoining counties, send On
with lowest cash price to, G.. WpBa-
ker, Real Estate, Loan and General
Insurance agent. Office ever New
Savings Bank Building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The County Court of Pike county
Is now in the same dilemma that our
court was, about selling L. 4 NJ. R.
railroad stock. 1t is reputed that
Jay Gould is buying all this stock.
Wonder what he wants with it? Did
not know he was out of cigar lighters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
POst-OMce Closed.

Christmas and New Years being
legal holidays, the post-ofice will on
ly be open on those days from $50
to $3.50 A. M, and frsm $3.50 till 5
p. N. GEO. POTEET,
Post-M Master.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Cough Yonr Head OF.

Kings Aromatic Tar Drops, for
sale at R. Scharlach's, are . sure
cure, 10 matter how severe. They
will stop any cough instantly-no
cure, no pay. We have tried the
drops, and pronounce them good.
36tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

To every one seeking q merry
Christmas. Go to the New York
Cheap Notion Store and see the large
lot of splendid goods and toys now
on sale cheaps being purchased at
auction 10 tie eastern cities. % u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Kings Aromatic tar drops r 9
sure cure for y cough. They are fol
sale at Scharlach's. Warranted te
cure q cough Instantly. 36-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

PIANOS AND ORGANS TUNED.-Pi-
anes and organs tuned and repaired
in first-class manner on short notice.
Leave orders with Professor Otto
Bonnell, rear basement of Opera
House building, Slim
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Christmas, Gifts :

Drop in at Mrs. Muldrow G Clark's
and examine the nice things TO be
found there for presents, suitable for
both old and young. Sold low down
during the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

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. lift.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

F. L. P.-DEAR SIR: We don't
know which would be best to put in, a
ssV'' or "W." Consult some mer-
chant tailor. r. M. WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Cough Away III You Want to.
But Kings Aromatic tar drops,
for sale ct Scharlach's, will cure you
instantly. Why should you cough
when you can be cured at ance. Ne
care ne pay. Try theua. 36~tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
DIED.

At the residence of Mrs.C. NJ. Bush,
her only sister, in Girard, Kas., Nov.
4th, 1879, of pulmonary disease, Mrs.
Mary P. Craig, wife of VIM. L. Craig.
of Galloway county, Mo-, in the 3sth
year of her age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Null 6 Tqmlinson have just reeelv-
ed a full line of fresh groceries, staple
and fancy, which they propose to sell
cheap for cash or produce. Call and
see them, just east of Harper & Tnr-
her, 31-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
HO! For Christmas.

Candies, nuts, raisins, oysters and
everything in that line, cheap, at r.
II. FoWler's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Life's an ocean
Mans a fish
Satan's an angler;
Don't you wish
He wasn't?
He swings his pole
He hooks your soul
Sad tale to tell,
Fish fried in hell,
Bad go,
You know.
-Unknoton Fiend
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Ifyou want to make your wife q
Christmas present, go to- Clark &
Turner's and get one of the latest inn
proved Stewart Singer machines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

For everything in the jewelry line
that is exquisite go to Lyman Fet-
ter's. S3.5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

For lame back, side or chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price, rs
cents. Sold by DR.. j. McDearman,
druggist, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

If you don't believe that Taylor
manufactures the best bed spring in
town, go get one on trial. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

"Jake." the proprietor of Jake's
saloon, is sole agent in Mexico for
Budweiser's Bohemian Beer. Drop
in and try it, the best in the market.
Aft ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The cheapest line Of Photograph
and Autograph Albums in town at
the Postoffice Book Store. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

J Go to J.. G.. Hutchinson's for gro
c%eries, staple and fancy. The cheap
est store in Mexico. So st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Finest stock Of canned goods in
the city, bought before the raise in
canned goods and to be sold at bed
rock prices at, Opera House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Null & Tomlinson have opened a
grocery store just east of Harper's
& Turner'S. Call aud see them. 31-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Farms and unimproved land for
sale. Some good farms for rent the
ensuing year.
33-tf. JAMES w. DANIEL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Remember child, remember, that
R. II. Fowler's blacksmith shop is
the place to get your work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

If you want cheap groceries go to
j. G. Hutchinson's. The freshest
groceries in Mexico. So St
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Pure buckwheat flour, fresh prunes,
currents, dates and figs, at Smiths
Opera House Grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The stars did not fall, but Null &
Tomlinson are selling groceries low
lust the same. S1.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Hinze is the cheapest dealer in fur
niture in the West. 27-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Stan K0ur C0uohins

Go to Clark & Turner's for cigars
tobacco and pipes. S6-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Dat meal, cracked wheat, rice, homi.
ny and white beans, ct the new store
enc door south of Mrs, Shootman's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Gresnamyer's is the best place in
Mexico to get your cigars and chew
ing tobacco. 34--3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The cheapest line of Photograph
and Autograph Albums in town at
the Postoffice Book Store. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Examine the new lot Of Accor-
deems at the Postcffice Music Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Call at I. P. c. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Nobbiest castors, cake baskets,
frnit dishes, butter dishes, berry
dishes, card receivers and ever
brought to this city at Lyman Fet-
ter'S. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Go to Greenamyer's cigar store for
sour Delegate" the best cigar in
the market. 33-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

When at Fulton stop at the Com
mercial Hotel ; JAS. Watson, proprie-
tor. 10 IF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Rings, plain Is karat, cameo, anne
thyst, diamond, pearl, &C., at Lyman
Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Go to Null q Toanlinsen for fresh
groceries, cheap for cash. Slit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
MILES WANTED,

I am buying mules, and wiz do 50
indefinitely. scan be found generally
at the Office of my fSther, or At the
mule yards of A w. Q~nisenlerry 4
Co., on Liberty Street,
3l~tf. "A. w. Gr1sSszEnRr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Go to Hinze's for cheap furniture !.
37-tf.

Examine the new lot of Accorde-
ons at the Postofice Music Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Nails, locks, hinges and stoves at
Geo. Leslie Ferris at Gleason's old
stand. 29-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

To LoAN.-$1,O0O to $1,000, for
one to three years, on good real
estate. ID. L. SHEA,
27-tf Agents
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Ge-whizz! Fowler is selling good
potatoes at so and 60 cents per bush
eli, and other things in proportion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Examine the new lot of Accor-
deems at the Postofice Music Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Little ice ponds round the scuttles,
Little Kinks across the pave;
Little women bump ineir b~ustles,
Big men curse and swear and rave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

A new stock Of Christmas Toys
Just received. Postofice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The cheapest line of Photograph
and Autograph Albums in town at
the Postofice Book Store. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Jewelry of every description for
the holidays at Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The celebrated Rock Falls Wagon
at G. Leslie Ferris. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

j. G.. Hutchinson's Is the place tc
buy your groceries fresh, staple and
fancy. Sc st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Hinze does upholstering cheap.
27-tf.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Two good secondhand Pianos for
sale at the Postofice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
WANTED.

A girl to do light house work-no
washing or cooking. Apply 10 j. W.
Plunkett, at Phillips store. 34-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Fine boxed Stationery at the Post
office Book and Music Store. $50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Pure maple syrup at Smith Opera
House grocery store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Watches of all styles, sizes and
prices at Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

The latest in the silverware line at
Lyman Fetter's. 33-5t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Hardware and Tinware at G.. Les-
lie Ferris. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Fine boxed Stationery Mt the Post
office Book and Music Store. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Buy your Holiday Presents at the
Postoffice Book Store. $50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Smoke ''Full Value" cigars. For
sale at Greenamyer's cigar store.
34-3a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Fine boxed Stationery at the Post
Office Book and Music Store. 1872
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Lard Cans! Lard Cans! Lard
Cans by the hundred at G. Leslie
| Ferris. Soft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

A new stock of Christmas Toys
Just received. Postoffice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

A new stock Of Christmas Toys
lust received. Postoffice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Hinze's is the place to get good
and cheap furniture. 27-ts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Two good secondhand Pianos for
sale at the Postoffiee Beck Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Two good secondhand Pianos for
sale at the .Postoffice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Eay 5cur Holiday Presents ct the
Postofnce Book Stare. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Skates! Skatesl at G.. Leslie Fer
ris'. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

A new stock of Christmas Toys
just received. Postofice Book Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Fcwler will sell groceries cheap,
let things 60 a. they May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Buy your Holiday Presents at the
Postoffice Book Store. 35-2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Buy your Holiday Presents at the
Postofice Book Store. $50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25

Wagonsl Wagonsl G.. Leslie
Ferris sells the Rock Falls Wagon.
35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-12-25
Bang She Went.

Fire-crackers, t~orpedoes and every
thing for Christmas, at Fowler's.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

GRANGE REPORTER On the editO-
rial page of this number wi be found
a circular letter from that worthy gen
tleman, the Grand Master Of the State
Grange, a nOuncing the FARMER AND
MECHANIC as the official reporter for
the order in North arolina-the edi-
to S agreeing to publish all announce
ments, reports, items, and other infor-
nation the patrons may wish to have
made public. The paper Is not the
"Organ" OF the order, nor do we
wish it to become so for the editor
was never much Of an org in~grinder,
and does not desire 30 rammel his D n
in any direction. Nor do the Patrons
need an organ in the ordinary ac~
ceptation of the ter n. Experience
goess.to show that the least successful,
are those devoted to special interest.
Nearly one tn .usa1d Grange organs
have been established in various Sfates
within the past five years, and all NV
sleep the sleep that knows no waking.
The editors of the FARMER AND Me-
CHANIC are thoroughly in accord with
the principles of the Grange ia its
broadest platforms, and will be glad
to lend the influence of their paper in
any way to benefit the farmers for
when they prosper the land thrives =
D,t, II l.,
pointments on another page.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

GRATtFUL.-Great men like poets
are apt to claim 'iicense.-in sentl-
mental ma ters, whether poetical or
amorous Thus Napoleon divorced
Josephine because she wouldn't utilize
the cradle; aud Garribaldi had two
wives because his lawful wife had one
baby too many But the latest instance
is that of the celebrated pianist, Won
Bulow who recently performed for the
'.ber eft Of Bayreuth fund for the
propagation of the music of Wagner
Now Wagner, you know. eloped With
Mrs Won Bulow, twelve years ago.
She was a daughter of List, and
having b en- reared in an atmosphere
of noise, preferred Wagner because his
music. is moro on the hammer and
tongs style than her lawful husbands
OF course Vn Bulow felt grateful 10
his great brother for relieving him OF
a wife, aud mother-in-la law all In one
dark night. But it is "sort OF queer
when yCu come to reflect
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

STATFsvILLE News IN BRIEF-Mr.
David Wa lace, of the firm Of Wallace
Bros, left few days ag for Europe.
He will spend several IN hs there.
chiefly on business connected with the
shipment Of roots and berbs from this
Sra e.
Col. Julian Alien has started his
factory for the manufacture of ciga-
retf-s. He employs eighteen hands at
preser t, and expects soon to increase
his force and begin the manufacture of
cigars and chewing tobacco.
1t IS said that Mr.. ]. H. McElwee
has sold half Of his chance to win the
suit against w. I. Blackwell & Co..
for the Durham Bull trade mark II
smoking tobacco, to wealthy parties at
the North, who will assist him in tie
prosecution Of the case.
DR.. Shakespeare Tate, a well known
ci'iz n. was lying at the point cf death
ye terday, from paralysis His broth-
er, Col. Sam'l Mcdowell Tate. of Nor
gapton, has been summoned by tele-
graph to his bedside Charlotte OJ-
SerCer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

DWELLING BURNE o.-No man can
tell when he will have an item for the
newspapers. Orr yaung friend Char
ley Moore prom seI | Isl week to send
us the news from h;s Sc ;tiol of Al a.
nance, though he didn't expect to
have any this year. I fortunately
on reaching home hs found the resi-
dence of bis brother-in-llw, Nj k9 II.
\ win Esq, reduced o ashes, with all
its contents. TIE family awoke about
10 p. m TO fin the roof ia ing in
upon them. The loss IS severe as Mr..
Newlin had recently begun housekeep-
ing..... Fine rains IN Alamapce have
brought ont the WI eat, oats, and corn
in good yle.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

CLAwSON'S GENUS. Some time ago
this paper noted the issuing Of a pa
tent to our townsman, G.. c. Claw son
for lightning bag>fller and pack II.
More recently we We're invited to go
and see it, but delayed through lack
of faith. GA Thurs lay last our doubts
disappeared in SIN ke ing tobacco, as
we witnessed the packing OF IS qu srter
pound bags OF the weed in sixty sec
onds Forty eight minu e. and
every one exactly alike in size and
weight. ready for the shipping box !.
There's labor saving for you 1t is
splendid p;ece Of mechanism, though
simple as a rocking cradle. and was
invented, constructed, and set up,
by Southern men, in a Southern back
shop; and that's why we tell about it.
More patents, we have heard, are
now issued to North Garolinians than
to any Southern S5ate. Col. w. T.
Blackwell has ordered one of Claw
sons machines, and will probably in
crease his order to ten or a dozen, If
the first one fills the bill as il is certain
to do SO much for hlviag brains il
your head piece.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08

EEOLICATION.-T Go >d Shepherd
eSses are piepari g a festival for the
Sunday School lambs of their flock.
two picnics o herwise denomina-
ted Fir alton Parties mex week.
Aud here are a few stems from the
wilson A3gdHce. May 2: Miss Jessie
Adams is visiting friends in Green
vile. Mrs. and Miss Kate Ruffin are
visiting in Richmond. Mrs and DR..
Elias Barnes of Ia horo, are visiting
Ioisnot, as is also NJ IS Mahala Thomp<
son. The picnic a. B1refoot's NIL was
Jolly ) corn shuckiog." Old and
young. bellies and beaux, went out in
quest Of pleasure, and found It, They
danced all d'y and danced all
night" or tn reab0u $.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-08
RALEIGH, n. G, THURSDAY, MAY s, 1879.

ELECTIONS The election in Raleigh
was SO quiet that that hundreds of
men didn't know there was such an
affair in town. The Democrats elected
Il out Of the II 1aldermen. They were
ID. l.. Royst r, Alfred L pchurch. j. H.
McAllister, John G. Blake, O.. Rosen-
thai, z. IL. Battle, Md L. Leach
John Cheatham, p. G. Fleming, Jos.
Ii. Green, Jas. Briggs. The graded
school tax carried easily.
Frank I. Osborne was elected
Mayor of Charlotte by 81 majority,
over Mr.. w. W. Fleming. The Re-
pubiicans did not run ticket.
If you p ofess to respect the fallen
boys who wore the gray. don't stay
away from the tab!eaux pantomime
on Friday night. AMI don't hold your
clerks on Monday af-ernoon
At Goldsboro the Democrats elect
ed out OF aldermen.
At Greensboro, the o Il Democratic
Board was re chosen
At Fayetteville. the eati e Demo-
C ic ticket was elected.
The Democrats elected four of the
SIX aldermen of TarbOro