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nently Cured.
 IT Congress Street,
 BOSTON, Feb 2S, 1878. Messrs Weeks & Potter:
 Gentlemen-I feel it a duty to inform you, and through you all who interested to know the fact, that most disagreeable and obstinate case of Salt Rheum or Eczema, which has been under my personal observation from it's first appearance to the present time-about ten C10 years-covering the greater DOT tion of the patients body and limbs with it's peculiar irritating and itching scab and to which all the known methods of treating such dieease had been applied without beneft has completely disappeared leaving clean and healthy skin, under few days of profuse application of Cuticura.
 I can and do heartily advise all similarly afflicted to try the remedy which has been eectual in this Very truly yours,
 CHAS HOUGHTON.
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LIVER COMPLAINT

Gains Ia pounds on One Bottle. pepsia, with running the side of my neck, for ten years. Doctors did me no good. have been spending for eight years and it did no good Every thing I ate distressed me. I got reduced from 179 to 132 pounds At last tried the resolVent and it helped me right of, and bottle gained five and one-haf pounds. It is doing the business, and am going for it strong
 Yours truly,
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REMEDIES
Have achieved the most noted success of
 any Medicines of Modern Times.

Meszrs. Weeks Potter have never doubted the specific properties of Cuticura, Cuticura Resolvent and Cutfcura Soap, for the speedy, permanent and economical of Humors of the Blood, Skin and Scalp. They are, however, astonished at their uni versal for to be expected that in the hands of they would fail solely from spasmodio or ignorant use of them
 They enabled to say without fear of contradic- tion that remedies achieved in the short space of year the number of wonderful performed by the Cuticura Remedies
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TEsrImoNIAIs.

"I regard MT. Eddy as one of the MOST CAPABLE AND SUCCESSFUL practitioners with whom have had official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
 Commissioner of PEtents.n ssInventors cannot employ person more truetwor- thy capable of securing for them early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
 EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patente.n
 BOSTON, October 19, 1870 R. H EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir-You procured for me, in 1840, my first patent Since then you have acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and pro cured many patente, reissues and extentione. have occasionally employed the best agencies in New York Philadelphia and Washington, but still give you aI- Ioet the whole of my business in your line and ad- wise others to employ you
 Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER. Boston, January ], 1880. ja1 eod1y
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Monday Morning, June e1, 1880.
Local News.
The Census.

[For other Local News see Second pase.l
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NoTE.-Cuticura Is admirably assisted in cases of extreme physical weakness, or when the virus of scrofula is known to turk in the system, by the inter nal of Cuticura Resolvent without doubt the most powerful blood purifier and liver stiumlant in the world.
 Cuticura Soap is elegant toilet and medicinal as- sstant to Cuticura in the treatment of all external ailments. For chapped hands, rough skin and tan, and the lesser skin troubles it is indspensa ble soap for the tolet the nursery and the bath it is the most elegant refreshing and healing before the public
 These great remedies succeed where all others here tofore fail because they possess and origi properties before successfully combined in medicine.
 The Cuticura Remedies prepared by Weeks & Potter Chemists and Druggists, Boston, and sold by all druggists Price of Cuticura small boxes, 50 cents large boxes containing two and one half times the quantity of smal $1. Resolvent $1 per bottle. Cuti cura Soap, 9 cents per cake; by mail 30 cents cakes T5 cents
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SALT RHEUM

Covering the Body for Ten Years, Perma-
 nently Cured.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-12
ODESSA,

Odessa Is booming.
We will soon have another hardware store.
Crop prospects, were never more fattering.
Gibbs Hall is to be moved to the south side of
town.
We are to have another dry goods house In a
few days.
Mrs. Keith's handsome little residence has
been completed.
Messrs. Baggerly & Warner are ready to start
their carding machine.
We have hurricane of drumMers every few
days. anu tendencies strongly growing worse.
Mr.. Harvey Mediation was here, some day
since, eXpounding blackstone. He gained the
Case.
DR.. Sam Day, of Pittsvllle, w as here Tuesday,
on professional business. The doctor comes
over every Tuesday.
Judge Burden and sou paid our town visit 8
few days ago, the former gentleman rs y candi-
date for probate judge.
Mayor w. c. Smith and Marshal II. H. Still
of Holden, IN company With A. ID. Six and Mr.
Houk. paid us q visit. few days ago. while Ell
route to Marshall to attend criminal court.
The boys around town have become very mucl
| exercised over an old cOnundrum, which is be
| ing publicly discussed on street corners. high
ways and ways. in undertone, thunder-ton
| and baritone. II any casualties result there
| FROM l will write them up.
| The preliminary arrangements have heel
made, and Odessa will celebrate the Sd of Jul
the fourth coming on Sunday. Don't forge
to come, AIR. Editor, and let all others renem
ber it. We are going to have an old-fashlone
jubilee and of course that means that every bod
is sure to have a.gOod time. Come; you'll enjo
1t. You're, OPTIC.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-12
BIBLE EXAMINATION AT &c.

The usual examination on the bible ut the
baptist Female College came OF Al the appoint
ed time, rejecting much CT. dit on teachers and
pupils. The gold medal for the best paper
the study Of the bible was tho gift OF Mrs Fleet.
The donor gave thirty-two questions, ranging
from the first to the last book. These questions
were given to the young ladies', who never saw
them till the answers were required. There
We're only two papers before the committee this
year. While the questions showed care and
study, tho answers given were such as could
only be made after close study Of the word Of
God, and that for years. The study of the bible
is an interesting and instructive feature in the
college curriculum. The oral examinations
We're highly interesting and reflected much
| credit on the teachers. The answers papers
before the committee were = surprise in accu-
| racy, showing drill which was in the
course OF study given from day to day in all the
classes Of The college. The little folks were par
| uculsrly bright and ready in their sral exami-
nation on this highly important study. Happy
| the child that grows in grace and in the knowl
edge OF our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. al
| she grows in years,
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mental music. She is wonderful performer
and eclipses by far any lady we ever heard
Several eminent musicians from St. Louis, who
composed the examining committee. express
the opinion that she is only equalled in the state
by the celebrated Kunkel brothers, of st. Louis.
She is indeed musical marvel.
Miss Johanna Kriehn, of Lexington, who OBJ
tanned the second music medal, is also mag
nificent performer. second to no one n the col
lese except Miss Powell. Miss kriehn bids fair
| to rank among the very best pianists in very
short time, and will attain marked and deserved
success. She is 4 careful and consistent student
to whom music is everything. Prof. Charles
| GimbeI, to whose excellent training these
young ladies owe their remarkable proficiency
| and skill, is no doubt, the most accomplished
| teacher of music in the west.
| Spelling-Miss Maude Hardwicke.
| Grammar-Miss Mludc Hardwickc.
| Geometry-Miss May Creel.
| Essay-Miss Fannie Salmon. s-
Readng-MisS Maria Hawkins.
Vocal music-Misss Lizzie Wikof.
Paipting-First medal, Miss Susie MAYOR
second medal, Miss 1-u Marlowe.
Literature-Miss Emma Brasher. ....
| Home Discipline-Miss Emma Brasher.
| Bible Discipline-Mlss Kate Hawkins.
| Scholarship-Miss Kate Hawkins.
Instrumental Muslc-First medal Miss EH
mie Powell; second medal, Miss Johann
| kriehn.
r The next session open September /, 1850.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-12
MEDALS OF E. AULL SEMINARY

The authorities of this institution some
what doubtful Us to the proprlety of the use of
this stimulus. They seek, therefore. rather TO
discourage the multiplication of them.
In the preparatory department. Miss Trigg
gave three; one FER department, which was won
by Rome McKsan; one Tor industry, which fell
to Matte Green; and one for scholarship. which
was awarded to Mary Porter.
In the intermediate room, Miss Beattie gave
one for the highest grade in scholarship in all
the branches pursued. While others were not
far behind. Miss Ella Ciagstt was the recipient
of this testimonial to her faithful and successful
industry. .....1.' sat
In the collegiate department, medals were
given for spelling and composition. In SPELL
ing, alter . heated contest involving three trials
it was won by Miss Sallie Chambers. In cOm-
position. the committee. consisting of Dr. Al
exnnder, Rev. q. L. Leyburn and Geo. Wilson
Jr.. assigned the first place to essay six, whose
fair suthorsss proved to be Miss Janet Watson
OF st. Charles county. ... H .g .s
In the boarding house, u medal was given tol
neatness and general obedience to the house
hold regulations. This was awarded TO Mis-
| Katie Hartwell, Of Wssson, Miss.
In the arts, four medals were given. Fo
| drawing, Miss Alexander offered the prize Il
the best group OF crayons. Thos. Long. Mr.
Becker and j. A. Wilson, us the committee
| awarded the premium to group A, which Wa
| the work of Missouri's future artistic, Miss Ma
Calhoun, OF Kansas City. In elocutIon. Mis-
Bobbitt gave n medal. This was declded b
Miss Belle Leyburn, Rev. q. w. Walker an
Rev. A. I. Sharpe, by giving each of the con
testants some half u dozen extracts from the Eni
lish classics to read impromptu. The medal W,
won by Miss Florence Holme, OF Ham ibal.
vocal music, Miss Hollis gave the honor to Il
pupil VINO, in her Judgment. had made the mo
| satisfactory progress during the year. Her d
Cision was not questioned when it was kno "
that The medal would be worn by Miss Ro
Silvers. On the piano there could be no col
test, from the iact that Miss Lillian Machette
| the only pupil in the seininnry who had plirsu az
the full course. consisting Of the Instructo
three books Of Czerny. three OF Cramcr, two
Heller. Mendelssohn, Chopin. Mozart, Breth
, ven and Burrows' Harmony. She is one of t
most fully instructed pIanists that our Lexingt
schools have sent forth. Miss Berry gave /
r
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nlRRlSnN.

Farmers are counting on good apple crsp.
Our neighborhood is rather quiet, socially. ut
present. i.". ..t .aH,E T.
Mr.. L. B. Gordon is feeding T. lot OF hsgs for
the June market. !
Miss Mamie Ramey has been somewhat i'll for
the past few days. Hope she will recover soon.
The concert ut Prairie church, on the Goth
inst, was a success, and all present enjoyed it.
Mr. R. j. Smith recently sold, to Mr.. Csmil-
lus Barnett, twenty nine head Of hogs. 70 be de-
livered in June. r. ...r-... a ...... "a :
John Catron, Jr., and wife, Of Henry county.
are visiting the family of Mr.. John Catron. In
this neighborhood. '-'-
The time is fast approaching for another one
OF those excellent feasts which Garrison Grange
never fails to have annually.
Mrs. Lucy Ardinger, of Aullvllle. returned
home. few days ago, from brief visit to the
family of her father, Mr.. r. j. Smith. ..
Mr.. Frank Stewart and Miss Mamie Blincos
were united in the holy bonds Of mstrimony. on
the 23d inst, at the BRIDES home In Lexington.
Rev. Quarles offlciated.
Mr.. Orlando Bradley, who went west, several
weeks ago. for the purpose OF Improving hlf
health, writes home that he likes the climate
and feels that he is benefited by the change.
| Several of our young lady grangers have or.
ganized club called "Maideps' Delight.
which meets once month. for the mere purpose
of enjoyment and pastime for the young folks
| We generally have good music and always some
| thing nice 10 eat on these occasions.
NE PLUS ULTRA.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-12
LEXINGTON, MISSOURI.
commencement Exercises OF tho
Baptist Female College.


Lexington Correspondence of the st. Louis
Republican,
LEXINGTON, Mo-, June 3.-The closing ex-
erc.ses of the Baptist Female College last night
proved u decided success in performance and
attendance. Each pupil did well. and all re-
ceived Il just share of acknowledgment.
Prof. Lanncan, the president oil the institution
and the entire corps Of teachers, deserve great
credit tor til, very satisfactory results OF their
tuteluse.
The following young ladies graduated: Misses
Willie Bell, Eva Frick, Kate Hawkins, Maria
Hawkins, Matte McFudln, Fannie Salmon,
Ella Whiting, Sallie Wikon. Lizzie WIkor The
graduating essays were models OF brevity and
rhetorical dictlou. II Is scarcely possible to
| merits, each one giving evidence of careful
thought and appreclativc culture. Perhaps Miss
| Fannie salmon, OF Clinton, succeeded better
than any other in wukening those emotlont
| which lind u ready response III every heart
| This young lady received the medal awarded FOL
the finest essay written during the session, an,
after the exercises were over she was the rccpi
ent Of handsome medallion from anonymous
! admirers, Il testimonial of regard for he
wum.tnly excellence.
Miss henderson,. an clocutiUnist OF merit
rendered Archie Dean very gracefully.
| Th" most brilliant feature Of the entertainment
was the plan" performance of Miss Emui
he hrst medal tor greatest proficiency in instru
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ODESSA,

EDITOR INTELLIGENCER AN anus
ing occurrence took place IN our little
community day or two since, and as
yeur regular correspondent happened to
be enc of the most conspicuous charac-
ters in the drama, and knowing his ex-
treme modesty, we take the liberty OF
relating the particulars as given US by'
as we suppose, reliable persons.
The farmers being engaged with their
crops, and business, on that account,
being dali, the time was whlled away
by merchants, doctors, agents, dentists
| and ether loafers generally, IN discus
sing the momentous questions OF the
day.
| 1t was positively announced, hrst,
who should be sheriff, collector, treasu-
rer, assessor and president, and then
the attention OF the appreciative audi
ence was called to animals OF smaller
stature, but quite aspiring in their views
l-squirrels.
A few remarks overheard by ysur
correspondent pro tenn may explain all.
"Well, if u squirrel is in tree, and
man goes around the tree, OF course he
goes around the squirrel" ssa
Il tell you he does not. He goes
around the tree, but any goose can see
that he don't 90 around the Squirrel"
oh, shucks he will go around the
SQUIRREL ls49.i hss 2
: Two OF the audience concluded In
their own minds to get up before the
E sun the following morn, HE away to a
5 pasture some eight miles distant; and
q study the habits of this interesting quad
: rup ed Accordingly, while everything
Q was wrapped in oblivion. the inhabl-
s tants OF Odessa still in the arms of Msr'
,, phsus, these worthy gentlemen, -iuli ol
anticipated happiness, wended theil
way to the livery stable in search OF
.e herse to use IN their buggy. -
d Failing to find the hostier, they Sc
d lected spirited steed which had beer
l. placed there the previous night. BY "a
ne farmer who had remained in town.
o. After breakfast the owner repaired
,s thither to get his horse, so that he Nigh
4. return home in time to attend to iarn
y duties. 10, aA5 -..i- saY Isd T.. g1s.iI
ssi What was his surprise to find tn
re horse gone. '''- ''-i @ t'A .'' Il
OF vowing vengeance, and boiling wit
ne Indignation, he hired another, and won
lin pursuit of the offenders. OF su.'
He tracked them to the pasture. foun
the buggy and horse, denuded the latte
of harness. straps, etc, and CAME bac
q, to town leading his recovered propert.
~ Imagination can paint but poor pi.
-, ture of the countenances Of the squire
%. students as they returned with the
be booty. to find the horse gone, an
IN they. likely hungry and tired, eight lon
miles from home and supper.
an They, however, held council Of vi
and concluded to hire another hors
100 come speedily to Odessa, and tell II
Il young man exactly what they thong
- Of him. 40 .a1a EcoUTE
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LITTLE BENNY AND SANTA CLAUS.

lhmong tine lesser profanities of this bad
world (oI which let us say in passing, there are
not II 1ew) We have always though. it was an
utrocity to find stun for ridicule III the broken
language OF children. very common news
paper currency is Joking upon baby-talk echoed
by mothers and nurses. There is, at the same
tirne, in the Infantie mind-its thoughts and
language-rlch store of poetry; and IL is with
real delight that We lind Instance OF its true
recognition and transfer into the Verse that
properly embalms it. The following. which
appeared some time since in the New Orleans
Delta, seem to us eN4uisltely touching aud beau
tifui.-llOmc- j Journal.
had told him, Christmas morning.
AS he sat upon my knee,
Holding fast his little stockings,
Stuffed lis full as full could be,
And attentive listening to me,
With II face demure and mild,
That Old Santa Claus who filled them,
Did not love u naughty child.
'But Wen be good, won't we, modcr ?''
And from of my lap he slid,
Digging deep among the 5oOdieS
In his crimson stockings hli;
While turned me to the table,
Where u tempting goblet stood,
Brimming high with dainty aSs-nos,
Sent me by neishbor good.
But the kitten, there before me,
With his white paw, nothing 10th,
Sal. by way of entertainment,
IappnS OIL the shining irOth,
And i'll not the Sentlest humor
At the loss OF such 4 treat,
confess, rather rudely
Thrust him out INTO the street.
Then how Benny's blue eyes kndled
Gathering up the precious store.
He had buhilY been pouring
In his tiny pin;lfore,
| With generous look that stunned nlc,
| SpranS lie from the carpet bright,
| Showing by Inlsn Indignant,
| All baby's sense Of right.
"Come back. Harney - called he, loudly,
As he held his apron white
| 'IOu shall have my candy wubOt ~
But the door was fastened tight
| So he stood abashGd and silent.
In the center OF the nuOr.
| With defeated look alternate
Bent on me and on the floor.
Then, AS by some sudden impulse.
| Quickly ran he TO tne fire,
And while eagerly his bright eyes
| Watched the flames go high and higher.
In brave, clear key he shouted,
Like some lord
'Santa Cali5, coin. lie chimney,
| Make my m0der have hersef?''
81 Will se II good girl. Benny"
SAID |, feeling the reprOOi;
| And | straight recalled poor Harney,
| Mewiug ON the gallery rosf.
soon the anger WAS forgotten.
Laughter chased away the frown
And they gamboled meath the live oaks,
Till the uusky night came down.
In my dim iire-lighted chamber,
!. Hurney purred beneath my chair,
And my playworn boy beside me
knelt to FAY his evening prayer;
"Goi bless lLdcr-God bless moder,
God bless sister; then pause;
And the sweet young lips dcvouty
Murmurcd, "God bless Santa Calls -
He is sleeping; brown and slken
Lie the lashes. long and meek,
Like caressins, clingnS shadows
On his plump and peachy check:
And | bend above them, weeping
Thankful trars-Oh, und.ii,si
: For L wuman's crown OF glory,
For the blessing OF i child.