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Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

anu JollH Martin, IA,
Martin, Carter Martin, LizzeJ
tin and Sallie Martin, defend,,
NOW, at this day, come plsi,s
~ by their attorneys, and file l
amended petition herein, and on h
motion it was by the court ord,
that order of publication issus
Samuel L. Martin, Roger 0. Dr
Rebecca Martin and her tm.
-, and Jno. Martin, Jas. NT
Carter Martin, Lizzie Marin
residents of the state of Nilsson
You, said nonresident defepds]
are therefore hereby notified Of |
filing of said petition, the Object
general nature of which is to Oh
a judgment of partition among
as are found to be interested
the following described lands, to.
The southwest quarter and west !
southeast quarter and the south
northwest quarter, and souths|
fourth of northeast quarter, see|
thirty .one, township fifty-two, I'd
eleven, and southeast quarter
southeast fourth northeast QurI
section thirty-siX, township fftylj
range twelve west, containing
hundred and sixty acres, NOR
less, situate in the county Of AUDI
and the south half northeast qur|
section twenty-fo1r, and west
southeast quarter of section tEd
four, and northeast fourth notha
quarter section twenty-five, al
township titty-one, range twt'
situate in Boone county, stseI
Missouri; and unless you be and
pear at the next regular term Of
court, to be begun and held st|
court house in the city of Mexico
the first Monday in October .
and plead to said petition accOra
to law, Judgment will be renders
prayed for.
Ii is further ordered that 8 1
hereof be published, according
law, in the Mexico Weekly Ledg.
newspaper printed and publishs
in the city of Mexico, No.
A true copy. Witness my han
....... clerk and seal of said q
SEAL Affixed at office in Me-
*.'.'.'@ this 29th day Of July,
JAMES CARROLL.
16-4w Circuit Cler
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Don't forget that Forepaueh's big
circus and menagerie will exhibit in
this city next Saturday, afternoon
and evening. The mammoth tent
one of the largest ever stretched in
in this city-will be erected near the
old roundhouse. The parade, in
which is to be seen the handsomest
woman living, will take place at 10
O'Clock. There will be an immense
crowd in town that day, and we give
our readers timely warning to beware
of thieves. Keep your hands on your
pocket books!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The Perry Band is first rate band.
The following are the members: G.
w. Stratton. S. C.. Gill, j. G. Rich
ards, Is. F. Ellis, j. A. Clark, w. N.
Netherland, J. &. Ellis, Vim. Ellis,
John Abbay and John Richards.
They are business men of Perry, and
al good fellows.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Sixty pairs ladies French kid opera
slippers at $3.50, worth So. Fifty
pairs children kid opera slippers at
81, worth 81. 25, and a large lot of
other goods at very low prices. We
are offering some good bargains and
you will have to come early to get
them. MITCHELL SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

What Are Your symptoms, Sufferer?
Are they furred tongue, headache,
oppression after eating, constipation?
If so, you are dyspeptic and bilious,
and nothing will meet your case so
efficiently as Simmons Liver Regu-
lator.
Buy only the genuine in white
wrapper, with red Il, prepared only
]. HI. ZeiIin & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Sixty pairs ladies French opera
slippers at $1.50, worth So. Fifty
pairs childrens kid opera slippers at
81, worth S1.25, and large lot of
other goods at very low prices. We
are offering some good bargains and
you will have to come early to get
them. MITCHELL SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
THAT Shontinp Scranei

SIfUONHHE
A little s'unpleasantness" occurred
down near the depot last Monday
evening, during the progress of which
Lucy Brown shot at and barely grazed
Sam Payne, a horse man from Mar
shall. Payne, we judge, was not
badly hurt, as he was on the fair
grounds yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Collins and robes at Hinze's. 13tf

Sixty pairs ladies French kid opera
slippers at $50, worth So. Fifty
pairs childrens kid opera slippers at
81, worth 81. 25, and large lot of
other goods at very low prices. We
are offering some good bargains and
you will have to come early to get
them. MITCHELL's SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
New Goods,

Jack Cough, the popular tailols
has just received some of the finest
suitings ever brought to Mexico; the
latest styles and patterns received
every week. Call and see for your
self. Goods all imported. None
but the best cutters and filters en-
ployed. Jack is well known to our
readers. He always gives satlsfac-
ton. A If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Mrs. Williams, wife of the "slap-
ping" Doctor Williams, fell down
stairs last Saturday, and was badly
bruised. 1t is unnecessary for us to
state that no amount of "slapping'
would cure her. ... ...
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Hardin College---speeiaI Notice

The impression that the Primary
and PreparatoryDepartments of Har-
din College are discontinued is erro-
neous. They will both be continued
nnder the supervision of excellent
teachers. A full attendance is solic-
tied. Respectfully,
Mrs. III. T. BAIRD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Mr.. Chas, Field and wife, late Of

Mr.. Chas. Field and wife. late of
Mexico, Mo-, arrived in the city Sun
day morning to reside permanently.
Mr.. Field has accepted the position
OF assistant cashier in the Pettis
County Bank, of which his father,
Judge Curtis Field is President, and
will enter upon the discharge of his
duties Sept. 1st.-SedElia Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The G. & A. train Sunday set fire
to Maj R. f. Lawder's pasture just
east Of Mexico. About five miles of
fence and nearly 200 acres of grass
were burned. The pasture had been
rented by the Cunningham boys.
The road will pay the damages.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

j. w. Carson, of this city, has
made $25, 700 in clear money within
the last month speoulating In grain.
"Kit" knows how to make money
and enjoy life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
LETTER LIST.

MEXICO, Mo-, September /, 1884,
r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the POST
i office at Mexico, Audrain County Missouri,
and which, If not called Tor within four weeks
from date. will be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE
at Washington City.
Bass Richard Hull M
Benson Frank johnson Alfred mrs
Blumm G A Prof Jackson ThOs
Coleman Bass Lemon Dick
COSgrove Michael Need Rena miss
Campbell Lizzie mrs Patrick Benz
Daah Pete mrs Raiiey Belle miss
Gfafy Laveh mrs ShOdwick Alma mr.
Greeh W w ThaSwas Lizzie mrs
henson mrs IhurmOnd Mollie mrs
Henderson I mrs Walker Randall
Henry Chas Wells Enpene .
Healy John Will VIM
HIGHLAND John, atty
H Persons calling for letters In this lief will
please say Advertised" -. ' .''' $50 "'i'
once open on Sunday from to a. m,
and 80 tO6p. III. "' ''''
GEO. A. POTEET, Pm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

An omnibus was stopped near
Lexington, Mo-, one day last week
in broad daylight, and the passen-
gers all ordered to 'sstand and de-
liver About $500 was carried
off. 1t is thought the James boys
were there
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
What an Accident Did.

1t has discovered an absolute cure
for all diseases of the Kidneys, which
can now be found in Days Kidney
Pad.
Pain in the side, back and IONS,
high colored urine, with debility and
emaciation, are symptoms of Kidney
complaint. Now is the time to pre-
vent suffering, and save money, by
applying a Days Kidney Pad. 17w4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Livery Stable.

Clark & Miller have first-class
livery stable, and keep the best livery
horses in the city. They have gentle
horses for ladies TO drive. Prompt
attention given to customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Guiteau heard last week that the
President was dead. He then tried
TO kill his guard. He wanted to keep
up his plea OF insanity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

We will publish no more snake
stories, unless the snake is ten feet
long. Petty lying should be dis
couraged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Cheap furniture at HinZe's.

We stop the press to inform our
readers that Barnes & Houston have
the largest and best stock of lumber
of all kinds between Kansas City and
st. Louis. They absolutely defy
competition. Don't buy till you
have called on them. Just north of
postoffice. 1S-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Rev. Mr.. Allen will open his aca-
demic school for boys on the 10th
of September. Apply by letter Or
at his residence on Liberty Street, in
this city. 1Stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Cassidy & Ba|
N[alQfaCtl|I||
AND J0BBER|

Having purchased the buils;,.
merly owned by Pollard, D;sss
Co, we are prepared to do Am ~ \
of work in our line, such ~ ~
work, horseshoeipg, carrisss |
ing and trimming. An orS..'
new work promptly atteDSs1
Satisfaction guaranteed. CAIN
see US.
Shop and saleroom, corps, q,
ferson and Liberty streets, Ns1' II
Missouri. A'E
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
.he procession move on.
Giant Strides

A correspondent Of the Fulton
Telegraph writes: "We were in,
Mexico last week, the first time IN
fourteen years. We can now much
better than heretofore comprehend
why James Roy thought Mexlc" the
Athens of Missouri, if not of the
West. lis strides are those of a
giant. Not only is i; great business
centre, but it is also great in archi
tectural taste. A visit to the man.
moth furniture store of John Menefee
and also the hardware store of Gill
& Garrett must convince anybody
that the place is second to none out
side of st. Louis, in all the State
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Speaking of the shooting match at
Moberly, the Monitor says: Willard
Carroll the winner OF the gun is a
member of the Mexico Club. The
young man is probably eighteen years
of age, on account Of his youth and
experience he is known in the club
by the familiar cognomen of the
"baby." We think if they have to
have reference to his age in his
name that he should be called the
"Infant Phenomenon" or the"Youth-
full Prodigy.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The st. Louis Fair opens Monday,
October 3rd, and closes Saturday,
October 9th. $4,000 is offered In
premiums.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The famous Eureka Springs baby
skeleton is at the Fair Grounds, and
for dead and petrified attraction
draws very we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The Bible is about the only thing
you can read now without stumbling
on to something about ''laudable
pus."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

A premium should be offered to
the best lady rider in Audrain coun-
ty. The LEDGER will offer a special
prize for an attraction of this kind
next fall. fss-, ..s...-s., .....
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The doctors may kill the President
but no power on earth can bring the
price of lumber of all kinds any lower
than Barnes & Houston are now SELL
ing. Special rates on large bills.
Lumber delivered to all parts OF the
city free of charge. Call and get
prices, just north of the post-office.
lS-4W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

We learn there is breach of prom
Use case on the tapis in this county.
The gentleman IN this case is bring
ing suit. 1t is poor rule that won t
work both ways. She should be made
to fork over either her heart and hand
or cash to that amount.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Carroll & Bolts emporium of
fashion) will receive from this date
novelties in dress goods, silks, laces,
ribbons, millinery and fancy ties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

B. F. Dobyns, County Collector, is
acting Treasurer for the Fair Associ-
alton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

New sheep and hog pens have just
been built on the Fair Grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
DIED.

DIED.
In this city, Tuesday, August 3d. 1881. BEIIK
NJ, infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ White
aged rour days.
Ere SIN could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care
The opening bud to heaven conveyed.
And bade it blossom there
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
The Band Bows.

The band boys left Monday even
ing in their new band wagon, and
were dressed in their new uniform,
looking altogether as gay as pea
cocks and as lively as crickets, for
the Mexico fair. We wish them a
pleasant time and profitable trip.
For our part we have no doubt but
that their services will afford good
satisfaction. We suppose the boys
took the contract at low figures, but
perhaps not SO low as the Rails
county Record insinuates, nor do
they propose to start bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

1t will take fine tooth comb and a
search warrant to find the corn in
some sections of the county this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01


Tie next session OF tins school will begin Sept.
roth 1881 Parents who desire TO have their sons
nre cared for the State University, ar for bust
ness pursnits viii do well To examine the claims
OF this school, We can accommodate only twenty
bows Applicants must have completed, or at
least have a tolerably accurate knowledge oi
Arithmetic. English Grammar. Geography ana
I-nited States History. The course OF study en-
braces review of the ordinary English branches,
Book keeping Latin, the Natural Sciences,
Higher Mathematics through Algebra. Geome-
try and Plane Trigonometry. and II comprehcn-
siye course Of History. English Literature ana
Vocal Music Tuition for the whole term, SIG
Beard i'm excellent families from $50 TO $3.50
per week. Total expenses for the school year
from 500 to $I2S. For further information apply
to J. 7. BLANTpN.
Principal,
Or Juo. j, Steele and Geo. B. MacfaTane, Pres
Ident and Secretary of school Board.
Go to Pauls for the best ice
cream. 14tf
Sample Letter.
SEDALIi, August 25.-Bob White,
Esq, Mexico Mo.-Dea: Bob: l can
not do without the LEDGER, so please
send it and oblige. Yours, &c,
c. r. FIELD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Competition is considerable strong
or in all rings this year than last,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Carroll & Bolts invite close buyers
to examine their stock of staple and
faucy dry goods. 18-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
For Sale.

The thoroughbred bull"Joe Scott"
at our residence near Santa Fe, Mo. /,
Sept. 3rd, 1881. "Joe Scott" is 6
years old, and one of the best bulls
in the State.
j. N. & G. G.. DAVIS,
19-2w Santa Fe, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

If you want buggies, wagons and
stoves, call on Eubank & Crawford.
They won't be undersold. l5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

The Columbia fair has been post
poned on account of dry weather.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

We have a full line of queensware,
which we are selling at cost.
15.tf EUBANK & CRAWFORD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Nigger Head.

Some enterprising fellow has intro
duced novel scheme on our fair
grounds to make money. He has a
large canvas put up with hole in
the center of it a little larger than
q mans head. He has a negro stand
with his head out of this hole and
charges the boys "three throws with
baseball for a nickel" Every
time you hit the negro in the head
you get cigar. The boys seems to
like it. We are unable to say how
much fun it Is for the negro.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
RINGO HOUSED
SHOP,
S. W. WATKINS, Proprietor.

THE OLDEST BARBER in the
L city. A proficient in the art of
cutting, and dressing gentlemen's,
ladies' and children's hair.
SHoP-Under Ringo House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Paul sells more and better ice
cream than any other man in Mexi-
co. 14tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Paul defies any man to make bet
ter ice cream than he does. l4tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Examine Carroll & Bolts fell stock
before purchasing. lo-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Charlie Brandritf, Familiarity known
as ''old CHARLIE" has now the hand
soonest billiard parlors in the West.
He has just had his old tables re-
covered and several new ones put in.
He has also renovated, repainted and
fixed up his parlors in elegant style.
Any one wishing to enjoy a social,
qule, game of billiards or pool should
not fail to call. No drinking al
lowed and none but gentlemen per-
mitted to play. Don't forget "old
Charlie" southwest corner of public
square. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Order Of Publication.

STATE OF MISSOURI
County of Audrain.
Audrain Circuit Court, tJuue \
July 9th, 1881.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Twenty PcrfOrm1ng ELEPHANTS Coming 10
Mexico.

Twenty trained elephants, all ap-
pearing simultaneously, are exhibi-
ted in Forepaugh's show, and at the
word of command rear their ponder
Gus bodies into colossal pyramids.
Forepaugh also has two woolly ele-
plants on exhibition, the laPest and
most remarkable specimens ever
known. The 20 trained elephants
appear in living pyramids, dances,
military evolutions, engage in racing,
play on instruments, ETC., besides
which they display all the human at
tributes of passion. His great show
will reach Mexico Saturday, Sept. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Rachel p. Graves, ct al, pl,io,l
vs.
Samuel L. Martin, Roger 0. DI
Rebecca Martin, and her ,r''
~, and john Martin, h
Martin, Carter Martin, Liz,ev
tin and Sallie Martin, defends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01

Carroll & Bolts are now receiving
new goods. 1901
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
HARNESS HoRsEs.-Regular Ring.

Best harness mare, years and over. .$15
do harness mare, years and under 5. -. 1C
do harness mare, years and under 49,.
do harness mare, years and under g.. Z
do harness mare, year and under g.. 6
do harness mare, under year. ........... 5
do harness gelding, years and over - 10
do harness gelding, years and under 5. IL
do harness geiding, years and under 4. 8
do harness geldings, owned by one man. 2o
do harness mares, owned by one man. -. ~
do single rig, driven by owner. ............ IL
in hurlaSuua
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
LIST OF PREMIUMS
AUDRAIN COUNTY 4. & N.
SOCIETY.
SOCIETY.

THIRD DAY.
GLASS BALL SHOOT.
Best team of five. at 10 glass balls, 21 yards
rise, from Moles' rotary trap and rules.
First premium $780, second S25, Purse. .$75 90
CATTLE.-Sweepstakes.
Best bull, any age or breed. so 90
Best cow. any age or breed. .........-.....4 10 90
Best steers, any age, owned by exhibitor. 20 90
CATTLE-Regular Ring.
Best cow, four years and over. .Sl5 90
do heifer three years and under four. :. 10 90
do heifer, two years and under three. g 20
do heifer, one year and under tyYO..... 90
do heifer, under one year. 70
MODEL RING.
Best stallion, four years and over . $40 90
do mare. four years and over. 10 90
do gelding, four years and over. 10 %
Private premium, by Ian Morris, for the
best colt. under one year, by Royal
Gold Dust st.......................... % %
Saaapd haSf laalt IN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Sample Letter.

Go to Paul's for the best ice
.ream. 14tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-09-01
Morbid sIeaIauSY.

Our Weekly is free from dead advertisements,
or, still worse, advertisements that have been
taken simply to tfll up.', and at prices ruinous
to any business conducted upon safe and just
business principles. We have one price for all
work, and would seorn to take advantage of any
mans ignorance of the printing business
charging HIM enough for work to make mp for
what weflost on some other man. Away with
sue che rlnf.r
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-27

than bad, extravagant, dishonest admins
tration: Is bad government better than
good, in short, for that is really what
Commissioner Raum implies. There is
no room for controversy as to the superior
efficiency OF the reform methods. They
have been proved by the experience OF
twenty years in England, and by the ex-
perience of three years in the Nav York
Postoffice and Custom House. That ques-
ton, therefore. is no longer an open one.
And indeed, neither this nor any other Of
the Commissioners arguments will bear
analysis. They are utterly false, weak and
sophistical. His premises are all wrong,
and his conclusions are of course equally
erroneous. Civil service reform threat.
ems the country With no privileged
"class," nor with any exclusion Of
ambitious citizens. It merely proposes
to give us the fttest men instead
Of the least fit; it takes from politicians
the dangerous power Of traficking in pub
lie offices it gives to those who have pre-
pared themselves with study and toll for
the transaction of public business, def
mite assurance that they viii not be turned
outcapriciouslyto make room for somebody
else; it puts the right to hold Office where
alone it can logically rest, namely on the
basis of personal desert. Commissioner
Raum's recommendations are not wise or
salutary. 1t is perfectly clear that he has
no just conception of civil service reform,
and that he only seeks one of those feeble
and unsatisfactory compromises which
never have any other effect than to defer
the reform for which they are not and
cannot be substitutes. We are sorry that
SO crude conception of the question
should have been put forward by public
official in his report, moreover, for it seems
to indicate that his views, notwithstanding
their narrowness and fallacy, are Endorsed
by the head of his department. However
that may be, Commissioner Raum is alto.
gether wrong in his doctrine, and his sug-
gested remedies are only calculated to him
der the reform which he processes to be in
favor of.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-12-27
THIs MoRnInG,s nEWs

In New York Government bonds are quoted at
llsl for As of 1907; 114s for as; 1909 for 3Is
sterling, 81 sola4 81 ; silver bars, H.
Silver in London 81 I416d consols 90 $3.50; 5-per
cent United States bonds extended, 1oSl Is, 12l
as, 117l.
In San Francisco half dollars are quoted at dis
count to par Mexican dollars, 9l@92c
As yesterday was general holiday, transac-
tons in stocks took place at San Francisco.
Samuel Lord attempted to kill himself near Hor-
nitos, Mariposa county, Sunday.
During two days $50 bills we're introduced in the
House, of which California presented IS.
1t was Warsaw, Russia, not London, where the
church panic and the anti-Jewish riot occurred
Christmas night
1t is deemed probable at New York that three
Atlantic s.eamers-City OF London, Henry Edge and
Lord Byron have been lost at sea.
The sll7,0Oo in bonds recently stolen from 4
Cleveland bank have been recovered.
A brutal murder took place at Hamilton, Ky,
Friday.
In a desperate fight at Tainpco, o., Sunday night,
Charles Haines was killed and another fatally
wounded
While celebrating Christmas with explosives at
+A4SA-DNAS
of John Mcclellan were injured.
A fire Sunday destroyed considerable property of
the Hazeltine Mining Company at Willis Fuch,
Colorado.
The Apaches are said to be doing deyilish work in
Sonora, Mexico
Harry Lorraine, variety performer, died yester-
day at Tombstone, A T.
Senator Miller is rapidly recovering from his
cent illness.
Smallpox retains its hold en- Chicago, and new
cases continue to be reported.
During the past year building operations at Chi
cago cost s11, 800 GOO.
Fire at Wildwood. ILL., Loss, $1,000; insurance,
$1,000
The fire in the bonded warehouses at New York
Saturday night caused loss of 50, 10000 OO
Scarlet fever is increasing at an alarming rate in
New York city.
Nothing further has been heard from Cronstadt,
Russia, in regard to the reported great fire there
In riot at Newburgh, II. Y, Christmas night,
Italian shot and an Irishman fatally stabbed.
Three deaths from smallpox occurred at Jersey
City yesterday.
General Ttevino has resigned the War Depart
ment portfolio in Mexico
Clarence Boynton had his neck broken by fall at
East Portland, Or, yesterday.
Fire at Drains, Douglas county, Oregon
Marshal Henry gives his views of the Guiteau case
in an interview this morning.
DR. c. q. Rosenhauer prominent physician, was
assassinated Saturday evening near Pine Bluff, Ark
The trial OF Guiteau will be resumed to-day.
The Emperor OF Austria will erect a memorial
chapel at Vienna on the site of ths Ring Theater.
A Paris dispatch announces the death of General
Jean August Berthaut
Afourteen-column supplement is issued with this
mornings RECORD UNION, in which will be found
much useful and entertaining reading matter