Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-11-25
Attention. MfIita~x,

the purpose of organization. All
those who have signified their inten-
ton to join the organization, are re-
specially invited to be present.
Referring to the above announce
ment, permit US to add a few words to
correct a misunderstanding which
exists in the minds Of some Of the
young gentlemen in regard to the
probable cost of the uniform, etc.
For the first six months we need
not, nor shall there be any prescribed
uniforms ordered for the company.
The company will be under drill for
that length of time in their armory,
and will not appear in public; there
fore, no full dress uniform,will be re-
quired.
For the present, aud until such
time as the company shall have at
tanned sufficient proficiency in the
drill to appear in pablic, a common
dill or fatigue suit, consisting of a
cap and blouse, will be the entire
outfit required.
This will cost not exceeding .fpe
dollars, and this we guarantee to all
the members.
The expense to be incurred in rent
of drill room, lights, fuel, armory,
ETC., We are assured will be met BY
voluntary subscriptions from our
public spirited citizens, who have
signiied their intention 10 become
honorary members of the organiza-
ton and to aid us in supporting an
organization which will add so much
to the pleasure of the city, and by
their efficiency as soldiers will give
assurance to the safety of the lives
and property of the citizens.
The State. will furnish arms and
accoutrements, and we think the in
coming Legislature will enact I. law
which shall look to the fostering and
building up of the military organi-
cation in the State. Already a num-
Der Of companies are in successful
operation and soon every county, and
particularly, every important city in
the State, will have its military COM
pany, and why should not our beau
tiful city of Mexico have a military
company, which shall enter the lists
and thus reflect credit upon them
selves and honor upon the city in
which we live? So rally to the cali,
young men. Join the organization,
make it a success, and by mid.
summer next. we shall be prepared
to meet the companies of other cities
in the State in q competitive drill,
which will be rendered by the Au'
drain County Agricultural Fair AS
sociation at its next annual meeting
in 1881.
Remember Friday evening, the
26th inst, at Z l-2 o'clock, p. M, al
LEDGER office. T. c. READY,
Chm'n Organization Com
Attest, d. f. SHE., Sec'y.
Council Proceedings-Cow Law Wiped Dat
MEXICO, Mo, Nov. 22nd, 1880
Council met in regular session mem
bers all present, Mayor Bassford pre-
siding. Minutes of last meeting reat
and approved.
Survey Of Anderson Street extend
ed, referred back to city enginee
for correction.
Verdict of jury appointed to asses
damages and benefits on account o
proposed opening of alley through
block L, Clark's addition, Laid o.
table.
Claims amounting to $78 so wer
allowed and warrants ordered 70
same.
Plank walk in front of lot 8, Outs
berry addition ordered repaired.
Treasurer, S. M. Locke, presente,
his settlement to date, referred Il
special committee consisting of c
". Baker, j. H. Buckley and T.
Casey.
Marshal and Weigher presente
their reports. Read and ordere'
!, filed.
City Attorney ordered to aseertai
if city had good title to White
: Street east of Jefferson and Calhou
, Street north of Whitley.
The City Attorney having been Oh
, dered 10 prepare an ordinance pei
hitting COWS to u at large outsid
OF fire limits, the same was read an
passed. A call fer the ayes and nay
resulted as. follows: Ayes-C. v
l Baker, John r. Bishop, T. j. Case,
i. Nays. H. Buckley, John NJ. Go
r don, s. w. Buckley. Mayor Bias
ford gave his casting vote, aye. 81
: COW ordinance in this issue of Il
LEDGER.
Money.
We trust that those O. our patroI
L who owe u.s., will call and settle
e once. We want all of our old su'
scribers to renew at once, the pri'
e of subscription being only $l.50
advance, or 81 at the end of the yea
a We have just purchased a new pow
k press, and must have money to NAL
our monthly payments on it. Owii
to rush of work and increased bus
"a ness. we also need other imprOv