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Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13


A citizens meeting to consider what
could be done to aid the Marshield
sufferers was held at The opera house
In this city on Sunday afternoon.
The meeting was called to order
by Elder John A. Brooks, and on
motion, Judge S. NJ. Edwards was
appointed chairman and JAMES Car
roll: Esq, secretary.
After the object of the meeting had
been explained by the chairman, and
divine blessing had been invoked bv
Rev. j. c. Maple, DR.. Ready was
called upon for more particular in
formation in regard to the calamity
at Marshfield. In response, the DR..
stated that before it was visited bv
the cyclone of the 18th ult., Marsh
held was one of the handsomest and
most attractive towns in Southwest
Missouri. 1t had been well and sub
stantially built, and its citizens were
noted for their intelligence and socia-
bllity. The town stood upon one of
the highest ridges of the Ozark Noun
talns, and was singularly picturesque,
forming a bright mark for the storm
which visited it late one Sunday af-
ternOon and laid it in ruins in twenty
minutes. The loss Of life was fearful,
and still more were wounded and rem
dered helpless. One individual, re-
pnted be worth over one hundred
thousand dollars before the storm. was
stripped of all his possessions except
the ground they stood on. 1t was not
he that most needed assistance.
Many of those that lost less are suf-
ferlng more and, perhaps, some of
those that had nothing to lose, stand
most in need of help. He did not
think that it was necessary for him to
make a special effort to excite the
generous sympathy Of the citizens of
Mexico. They were noted far and
wide for their ~llhtraiity, and he felt
that the well-to-do among them would
respond with their usual Iargc-hcart-
cdiIess.
Rev. +. j. Gooch followed. He
sad letters received by him confirm
ed all that had been said. The Meth
odist Church at Marshlield had been
destroyed, and the presiding elder
residing at Springfield had appealed
to him for assistance. He hoped all
would respond. 1t was the duty of
all, the poor as well as the rich, to
contribute according to their means.
On motion, committee of five, of
whom Judge Edwards vas appointed
chairman, and consisting of Aicssrs.
Jno. VI. Gordon, j. =. Clark, Josiah
Wright, VIM. Pollock and Thomas
Carter. WAS selected to take charge OF
the collections, with power to appoint
subcommittee for each ward Of the
city and township Of the county.
A subscription list was started, and
over 500 obtained from those
present.
james Carroll, Esq, suggested that
the ladies Of Mexico had often lent
efficient aid IN collecting money, and
moved the appointment Of a commit
tee of them, which was referred to
the managing committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
Public Sale of Lots.

Choice business and residence lots
for sale at public auction Monday,
May 31st, at McCredie, one of the
largest shipping points on the road
from Jefferson City to Mexico, with
beautiful surrounding country In a
high state of cultivation, and is 4 fine
locality for any kind of business,
which is now conducted on a cash
basis. This Is a ARE opportunity to
busy desirable property. 3-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

AT the primary meeting held in
Columbia, Boone county, May Sth,
to determine the choice of the Demo-
Gratis for congress and state senator,
Col. Switzlcr carried the county
against Col. More for congress, and
James l.. Stephens carried it against
j. r. Rucker and james NJ. Proctor
for senator. Under the arrangement
Col. More and RuclSer and Proctor
will Withdraw from the canvass and
the county will vote solii for Switzler
for congress and Stephens for the
senate. The three delegates from
Columbia township to the Mobcrly
convention are for Tildcn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
SAT- ktNer Township Democratic Mas
Convention.


salt River Township Democratic Mass
conventions. -t
This convention met at the court
house, i'll Mexico, last Saturday, and
was called to order at ? O'Clock, p.
M, by VIM. H.. KEENAN,, Esq chair
man of the AudraiL County Execu-
tive Committee.
Mr.. KEENAN, stated that the object
of meeting, at this time, was the ap-
pointment of delegates To the county
Democratic conventions, that would
meet nj Mexico, on the 22d inst, to
select delegates TO the State Demo-
cratic Convention, to be held in Mo-
berly on the 26th inst.
On motion, Logan Mundy was mp
pointed chairman and john j. Gill
secretary.
Judge 5. NJ. Edwards moved that
n committee Of five be appointed by
the chair to select twelve delegates to
the county convcntion-tlirec to he
taken from the northern. three from
the southern end, and six from the
middle, eastern and western portions
of the township.
Mr.. George Robertson then moved
to amend Judge Edwards resolution
by striking out the words, ''Tiiat a
committee Of five be appointed by
the CHAIR so as to leave the selection
of delegates to the meeting. Lost.
Judge Edwards proposition was
then submitted to vote and carried,
and the chair appointed the following
committee: Messrs. Jack lIaylon,
b. +. Dobsns. Thomas Il. Buckncr.
W. Il. Dudley and Samuel i. Hook.
who, after retiring for consultation,
recommended the following dele,
gates:
For the north II OF township
Messrs. Logan Munty, ID. NJ. Hit
and G.. L. Williams.
For the south end of township
Mcssrs. John y. Brown, w. Il. Ill
liams and w. X. Dudley.
For the middle, eastern and west
ern portions of township-Mcssrs
w. II. kennan, $. NJ. Edwards.
George Robertson, f. T. Canterbury
j. f. Lleweliyn and W. W. Fry.
On motion of Judge Edwards, th'
delegates were authorized to appoin'
their own a%lternates if necessary.
After appointing X. NJ. White tt
serve on the Audraln County Execu
tive Committee, in place of NJ. Y
Duncan, the convention adjourned
LOGAN MUNDY, Chairman.
!. JOIN }. GILL, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Now is the time to reclaim your
self. You see you have made a mis-
take by espousing a u that is
worse than useless. Rejoin your old
party and fall into line. "United
we will stand and divided We fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

J. w. Brown, formerly of Mexico,
now of St. Louis, was in Mexico last
Friday. He is IL candidate for Il. II.
Commissioner. He says, if elected,
he will attend to his duties as he
should and not neglect the business
of this office, as SO many do who
hold it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
THE LEDGER'S INTERVIEW
WIN DE-. McMenamy, of the Mexico In
hr'nary---One of Mexico's Fixed Institu-
uons---The DIR. Has Come to STAY.

Hearing SO much said of the Next
co lniirmary, established some months
since, by DR.. McMenamy, at the
Martin House, We concluded to in
tervlew this man, who, by his ener-
gy, perseverance, ability and success,
has, in a few months, built up a
reputation for skill and a daily in
creasing practice, judging from what
the people say and the numbers who
daily visit him. W. found the Doe
tor polite and agreeable, in = COSY
office, fitted up with everything in
the medical and surgical line that we
ever heard, thought or read of. He
exhibited and explained to us his ap-
paratus for using electricity and with
1t offered to soothe US tc sleep, ca use
sparks of fire to flash before our ewes.
or explode us and blow US through
the back window, all of which offers
we declined with thanks, having no
desire to become a sleeping beauty,
an electric light, or explosive torpedo.
After looking over the Doctors
Instruments, library and medical out
tit generally, and from our acquain-
lance with him, we are convinced that
he is a physician of skill and ability
and n that will succeed. We are
informed that he has secured the
Martin House property for three
years and that his brother will keep
the house open to the public as a
first class hotel and will also board
all invalids that desire to remain in
Mexico for medical and surgical treat
ment. The Intirmary will he thor
oughly advertised throughout the
state. Three men are now travelling
Oh railroads and with teams for that
purpose. Prof. j. +. Robinson, late
OF our public schools, is business
manager; Mr.. W. V. LeIfair adver-
Using agent. DR.. McMenamv will
attend to all calls in city Or country,
and pays particular attention to
chronic diseases of long standing.
He is a graduate of three colleges, as
diplomas in his office show, and has
had fifteen years practlce-five years
OF which was passed in one of the
largest hospitals in tue United States.
He will be assisted in IA short time by
a physician OF equal ability, o hold
ing a position in an eastern hospital.
Twentv-tilree chronic cases are now
under the Doctors treatment, besides
acute cases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13


At a meeting of the Democrats OF
Prairie township, held in the Dye
School House, on May Sth, 1880, the
following named gentlemen were
elected to represent them in the coun-
ty convention, to be held at Mexico,
May %:
Jas. J. Spencer, Chas. H. Harring-
ton. VIM. L. Lott and 1hOs. Bolts.
Motion was then made that the
chair and secretary be added to the
deleeatlon. Convention adjourned
sine die.
!. NJ. ATKINSON, Chairman.
w T. RARTIEY Sec,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

1t Is to the interest of every farmer
having produce to sell, to call on G..
d. FERRIS, as he pays thu best
prices for Chickens, Eggs, Hides,
Pelts, Feathers, Tallow, Butter, old
Iron, Rags. Beeswax, &C. And he has
tor sale everything farmer wants,
such as Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes,
Hats, Ribbons, Corsets, Gloves, Gro
c%eries, Queensware, Lamps, Clothing,
Furniture, Sewing Machines lower
than any house in Mexico, and all
kinds of Sewing Machine needles at
the low price of thirty cents per doz-
Ell. 1t will pay any farmer to give
G. ID. a call if they want a good price
for their produce, and he sells goods
lower than anybody. Store opposite
entrance to Ringo House. At.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
p. S. M!TCHELL,S SPACE,

This week we open fifty new cases
of all the late styles in LADIES' mems
and children's shoes. We now have
everything you could think of in the
shoe line, and more too. Cloth Ton
Buttons in ladies' misses and chill
dren's. Sandals, Newport Ties of
all styles and prices. Mems shoes
by the case, and all styles and prices.
Mems boots from So. 80 to $40. Plow
s~hoes-hen's 1928; boys, 81. Boys
shoes of all styles. Everybody that
wants a good shoe, a late style shoe,
that likes to get shoes to please them,
please call at once.
MITCHELL'S SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Hon. Daniel H. Mcintyre, of
Mexico, Mo-, is in the city. For
several terms he has been n of the
foremost men in the State Legisla-
ture. He is now In the field for the
Attorney-Generalship. An able law
yer and a most clever gentleman, his
request will doubtless be well consid-
cred by the Democracy Hannibal
! Courier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
1.-The Tree Shall be known
by Its Fruit"
MRS. j. M.
Ladies' Physician.
MITCHELL'S SHOE STORE.

DIR. j. NJ. koontz and wife, sole
proprictors of the French cure for
women, and also other justly cele-
brated family medicines OF their own
compound, are still located in Mexico,
where they can be consulted in regard
to their medicines and diseases which
they are recommended for. The
French cure for woman is the only
remedy of the kind prepared and sold
in America, and so acknoo lodged by
all ladies', who have given it 4 trial,
to be the only reliable remedy
on earth for all diseases peculiar to
the female organization. Prepared
and for sale only by them. Also
midwifery and chrome diseases of
woman made a specially by Mrs. j.
NJ. Koontz, who has had over ID years
experience in the practice of medl-
cine among the female sex. All per-
sons calling at the residence will get
an honest opinion In regard to their
case and for chronic diseases can
have treatment and medicine furnish
ed them containing full directions
and Instructions for usinl I'd very
reasonable rates. All medN uar-
antecd to be entirely vegetable: For
consultation call at residence on
corner of Promenade and Washington
sts., in the Br.4 Bourne property,
Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

wnol.


From the st. Louis Republican, May Il.
Prices unsettled and dropping, yet
all offerings meet ready sale. We
quote: Unwashed-medium comb
ing, 29a3Oc; coarse and common do,
24a26c; medium 28a3Oc; coarse and
low do 23a25c; light fine, 25a26c
heavy fine 2Oa22c. Tub-washed-
Choice 45a46c; medium 43a45c; low
and dingy 38a40c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

1t is about time we were thinking
of the county election, which takes
place this fall, and whether it is best
TO have a primary or convention.
Personally we think a convention is
attended with the most happy results.
We would love to hear from our
friends all over the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
51-tf.

If you want to buy, sell o rent
land, confer with j. W. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross-road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
office, north side public square, Mex
leo, Mo, Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

We learn that a change of venue
from Montgomery county, Mo-, has
been taken in the case State against q
negro for murder in the first degree
The case will be tried at the June
term of court, and from what we can
learn there is not much hope for the
accused. If found guilty in Audrain
he will be executed here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The Union Literary Society Of the
Mexico High school will give one OF
its interesting entertainments ut the
opera house this evening, commence
ing promptly at = p. IN. Oar citizens
are proud of the public school, and
always come out in full force to its
entertainments. We wish the young
ladies and gentlemen q full house,
aud a grand boom for their library
cnterurlsC.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

We are in receipt of the Wabash,
St. Louis 4 Pacific Railroad Tourists
Guide. This road offers extra i'll
ducements on all its branches for
tourists who wish to go east or west.
Round trip trickets are Issued al
greatly reduced rates. ID. Hender'
son agent, Mexico, Mo. Parties de-
string copies of the guide a Obtain
them free of charge by applying 10
him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The people of Fulton were very
much frightened last Friday during
the storm. Tice had said that on
that day a cyclone would sweep Full
ton out of existence, but he or the
cyclone one failed to make conncc'
tons. A child was struck by light
ming and killed Friday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Mr.. r. c. Paul, who recently
bought McCarten's restaurant and
ice cream parlor, is fitting up his
rooms in an elegant manner, and
asks, through the columns of the
LEDGER, a share of the public pat
rorage. Give him a call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Grecnbackers are complaining OF
hard times, while at the same time,
they subscribe for i've or ten copies
OF their organ to send to Democrats
to try aud .'%convcrt" them. When
Democrats want to read Il Greeul,aCk
paper they will subscribe for it. They
will tot do like some Grcenbackcrs,
who say: "Bob White shall have
none of my money he is too strong Il
supporter of the Democracy and at
the same time borrow his paper each
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The card of Mr.. James Carroll, Of
Audrain county. a candidate for the
nomination of Secretary of State, by
the Missouri State Convention of this
year, presented with his endorsement
is handed in by Mr.. John J. Snter'
who speaks in the highest terms OF
compliment, and assurcs US that his
friend, Mr.. Carroll, is every way
worthy of the confidence OF the Demo,
cratic party, the respect of the pco
pie, and will make a good officer i
nominated Palmyra Spectator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Col. Hutton would make 4 good
congressman. In fact, he Is fit for
nothing else. If he should be nomi-
mated by the Democratic party OF
this district, no paper would support
him with more vim and energy than
the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

B. F. Dobyns, collector of Audrain
county, will he a candidate for re-
election this fall. Ben has proved a
most faithful and accurate officer and
will. without doubt, be reelected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
W. G.. BARLEY, Sec.
Mr. f. d. Clarke, of Chicago, VIII

Mr.. +. ID. Clarke, of Chicago, who
recently bought the Shumatc farm,
seven miles south of this city, has on
his place the celebrated young horse,
Uambletonian Mambrino. This horse
is closely allied to Dexter Jay
Gould, Factory Girl, and other noted
horses. and is a fine trotter. Fanclers
of fine stock should by all means take
q look at this horse. He car be found
The present season at the farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The following are the jury for the
June term of court:
Frank Fegan, +. p. Wiley, Thos.
Cicndcnin, Joseph Stewart, w. L.
Ilokcl, Jas. a. Nathan, A. J.. Tory
son, J. +. Stanhope. j. F. Crawford.
W. B. Middleton, Il. j. Cornett, w.
S. Boyd, Jno. CT. Whitley, Ihos.
Bruce, NJ. c. Flynt, c. X. Gamble,
G. l.. Mcintosh, II. NJ. Allison, W.
J. Mason. ST., John X. Brown, j. M.
Coons, Frank Crawford, q. Miller.
II. NJ. Kennedy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

G. Kabrich is receiving new spring
goods daily and sells them cheaper
than any other house In Mexico. He
will take all kinds Of produce and
pay cash for wool. 3-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
Great Bargain.

For sale, or trade. A general stock
of merchandise-good location-rea-
sonable terms. The business pays,
and the reason it is for sale Is, that
the proprietor wishes to retire from
the business. Apply to
SMITH & DANIEL,
Real Estate Agents,
5l-tf. Mexico, Mo-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Clark & Turner, dealer in staple
and fancy groceries; also Stewart
Singer Sewing Machines, needles,
oils, attachments, &c, east side of the
public So uare, exico, Mo. Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
Fine Visiting Cards.

We have just received the finest as
sortment of visiting cards, for both
ladies' and gentlemen, ever in this
clty. Call and see them. Printed
loD dO7Un.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

GAO acres pasture: four wires and
one board fence. Section 5, 15Qr7
W, Audrain county, ear Martinsburg
and Benton City good water.
w. H. KEENAN,,
5l-tf. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Buy hedge plants, fruit and orna-
mental trees of Wyldc Brothers,
Benton City, Audrain county, Nc.
They have the finest lot of apple trees
in this part OF the state. 3S-3m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

G., A. Keeton, of the Press, and
the editor of this paper and wife, left
Monday to attend the editorial con-
vention at Sedalia. Coils. Hutton and
Reddington did not go-thc former
because, as usual, he was "not WE'LL
and the latter because he had nc
jothas to wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

DIR. Humphrey, formerly of this
city, now of Moberly, will I've in Mex
leo in Drs. Keeton & Humphreys
office every Saturday, where his pa
tients and friends can see him. 43-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Mexico has two private schools
this summer. One taught by Miss
Annie Haffards anG the other by Miss
Ida ROsamond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The ladies of the Episcopal Church
will give u grand entertainment at
The opera house, In this city, next
Tuesday night, the 18th inst. Those
who know, say it will be a grand af-
fair, and you will miss a treat if you
iaiI to attend. Admission 30 cents ;
children half price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

!. NJ. Riley and JOS. Murray left
Tuesday night tor Colorado, the for
mer 10 engage in mining in the Vi
entity of Alamoosa, and the latter OIL
a pleasure trip. Mr.. Riley's family
has, we understand, moved to Hanni,
bal. Mr.. Murray will be absent
about six weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The concert for the benefit of the
NJ. f. Church, South, will positively
take place on the evening of the 2lst
and 22d inst, at the opera house. 1t
promises to he n of the grandest
affairs that has ever taken place in
our city. Musical talent will be here
from Iowa, st. Louis, Huntsville, and
probably from the plantations of the
South. Boys, save up your quarters
the girls all want TO 90. Change OF
programme second night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
For Rent.

240 acres, Montgomery county ne
quarter, n half of c quarter, sec Is,
t 80, r 6 W; near Martinsburg good
water. w. II. KEENAN,,
SLIT. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Elijah Robinson, of Pike county,
will. we learn, be a candidate for CIR
cult Judge in this circuit. We also
hear Mr.. Hughes, of Montgomery
and S. M. Edwards, of Audraln,
snoken of in this connection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found the card of Drs. Runner &
Runner Gather and sony. These gen
tlemen have recently moved to our
city from Chillicothc, Mo-, and came
highly recommended, professionally
and otherwise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Mrs. Eliza Wilson, wife of Silas
Wilson, Esq, died Sunday afternoon
of consumption. Funeral services
were conducted at the Christian
Church by Ed. John A. Brooks.
Mrs. Wilson was a lady much esteem
ed in this community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

J. Linn Ladd, of the Vandalla
Leader. went over to Sedalia Monday
to attend the editorial convention
He went especially to see Col. Hut
ton through, but the Colonel, being
ssunwell," did not attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

A. M. Harrison is burning a kiln of
brick, which will be finished at once.
He will then have brick on hand all
the time in any quantity. He won't
be beat on brick by anybody. 3-3t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
Hills Dine

this Office must be paid. We need
the money or w would not ask for
it. Call and pay or remit by mail.
Haven't we waited long enough?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

While others are doing the blowing
[. Frank does the selling. His goods
and prices do all the blowing he
needs or cares for. 3-St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Mrs. Rufus j. Lakeland and Miss
Nav Lakeland of St. Louis, will
amend the summer in Europe. They
sailed from New York yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
Farmers, Attenti

HNGIb. fNVUcNsNEUHS
Elegant pasture and farming lands
for rent. w. HI. KEENAN,,
51-tf. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

Call a. I. P. G. Taylor's manufac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 30 tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13
every day.

Rillie West, who recently bought
Mrs. Smiths restaurant, at the }. ID
Tucker corner, a get up as good q
meal as any q wants to sit down
to, He has an A No. l cook, and
his tables are always supplied Will
the best the markets afford. He viii
also keep the very best ice cream
which can be had by the dish Or In
any quantity. Billie is a clever
yonns man, and will treat you right
See his advertisement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-05-13

The latest styles or dres1 good
can be found it g. KAbriche Il
opera block.