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Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
LETTER LIST,

MEXICO, Mo-, June "a, 1884,
IST OF LETTERS remaining In the POST
IL ONCE a. Mexico, Audrain County. Missouri.
and which, II not called Tor within four weeks
from date, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
at Washington City. ~
Adeiman miss Keenon Lou miss
Brown Anna miss kQtb Annie miss
Brown JT Lee VIM ID
Carmichael j G mr Lane II mr.
CatsOn q III p I'M Mflligan George mr.
Dunlap J X esq Ortnes e Lila
Dye PObert mi Parry Tom mr.
nOugherty K s mr. Ryan Jos mr.
Dawson j r ESQ Smythe Thos H
DanduyantJ C.esq S0w,D W n aF
Day A Seryfuida miss
Davis Eliza ..s Tubble Belle mrs 49,
Fuller Scott Thelan + w mr.
GoodseIl r ] mn Whittenbung John mr.
Henderson Th0s w Wright Sophia miss
Henson Leatiey Young John Y
~ Persons calling COZ letters In this list will
please say Advertised"
~ ONCE open on sunday from Ito 0 ann.
and 8 80 tO6 p. m.
GEO. A. rOTEET. r. M.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

The fronts of the Ringo House
stores are being reprinted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Mrs. Conknng is said to be q ''half
breed" not wanting her husband to
be sent back to Washington. Katie
is q stalwart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

California Kidney Tea for lame
back, Kidney and Urinary troubles,
torpid liver. Only so cents large
package. Buy of j. f. Llewellyn or
S. S. Craig, agents. I'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Billie Morris peacock endeavors
Sunday nights to out talk the minis
ters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
Notice to Property Owners.

To Lizzie Wigginton. Take no.
ace: You are hereby required, in
obedience to an order of the city
council. to build a new sidewalk on
cast side of your property on Clark
avenue, in city of Mexico, Mo.
Said property is described as follows,
to-wit: Lots /, 2 and 3 in Wiggin-
toms square in the city of Mexico,
Mo. JOHN L. COOKS,
City Marshal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
q. semper red-hotness.

-.,,.o this matter further next week.
Sic semper red-hotness.
Mexico needs water works.
Charlie Settle is home again.
Paris. No., wants a lime kiln.
lawn parties are now in order.
Croouet has gone the way of the
weak.
Go to the Wooden Mills for roll
eGding.
Centralia, Mo-, is enjoying a build
iag boom.
The wool market grows every year
h Mexico.
Be careful of yourself, sunstrokes
occur daily.
Dr.. NJ. Koontz is in St. Louis
% business.
H.. I. Baird drives a pair of milk
ziite "ayers.'
Lddonia needs q barber, and a
rood custom mill.
G. W. W. Carroll is travelling for
lilies Heat Fender.
We are glad to learn that Josiah
Wright is much better.
Somebody shoot that broom ped
der. He's a nuisance.
Mexico will celebrate the 4th with
10 outward demonstrations.
u. N. Conger will have his mill ii
running order in q few days.
Hrs. DR.. j. A. Brooks and daugh.
s, are visiting in Paris. Mo.
Dr.. Runners communication OF
Disease will appear shortly.
The late cold rains have ''downed''
be ehinch bugs. and no mistake.
DR.. Flint and wife have returned
ION a visit to Galloway county.
Mss Collete, of London, Canada,
sFsiting Miss Allen of this city.
lloore & Kennen, of Laddonia,
1--we . soda fountain in full blast.
The Wabash has put on Sunday
sIns as we'll as the c.. & A. r. r.
Don't fail to read Better, Low &
Co.'S new advertisement in this issue.
The public school library has just
Paehassd about $500 worth of books.
Our merchants will not lose on
aslr wool this season as they did
lat.
Mss Aunie Cummings, of Sun
axy, Pa, is visiting relatives in this
city.
]. N. Narmaduke attended the
dosing exercises of the Fayette Col
kge.
Everybody is invited to the soldiers
feunion at Laddonia on the 4th OIL
IDLY.
Ihs LEDGER is the official paper
a'As city. Read ordinances in this
isue.
ins small boy panteth for a circus
~ wants to take his ''pa' to see tht
tiusls.
no change at Albany. Conklin.
wi riatt are both sorry they re
ipAl.
lhe eagle will be made to scream
~ several localities in Audrain Of
Tie 4th.
tAe city scales are now ready 70
1lll & Garrett are the cit,
tsghers.
t.p'. Billie Goat, of Stop Town
'epplng at the Spoon House.
Assioo Daily.
I'D. Ellis has been chosen Prin
s Oh The Martinsburg school. !
e'sd seleetiou.
1ae advent of a couple of stree
uA'ers will be an ample celebrs
aa on the 4th.
daily .'fog horn is daily file
uA'ly Personal---very. this an
'alng more daily.
wv lowell, who las been clerl
sl0f Or. Patterson, goes to PERI
s'sspt /. position.
Miller lost another hors
as sunday. After being overhe.
!, s..:e . number of Mexico peopl
~. saag to Chicago next week
'ae musical sangerfest.
Lulu Watson, of Columbi
d.. Claude Watson, of til
'as guest of Miss Mary Guthri
IN Iss Prohibition Convention is
b.. " hoberly. Several parti
county are in attendant
psa.s a's company meets the seco,
ia q each month for drill.
din aaance is desired at ca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Go to Smothers & VOORHEES, and
get a trial package of the Star Con-
dition Powder for your horse. 7tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Mr.. Whitaker and Mr.. Tulle, Of
Kirksville, in company with D. NJ.
Hill made Us a pleasant call yester-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Sheriff Woodward went to Jefferson
City Monday with a prisoner sem
fenced to the penitentlary for two
years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

The Star Condition Powders, CON-
pounded by Smothers & VOORHEES,, is
what you need to make your horse
healthy and hearty. 1T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

If you have pimples. boils, salt
rheum, rough skin, &C., take Lind
sey's Blood Searcher. Sold by all
druggists. law
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

1fyou want the incest face powder
in town go to the Palace Drug Store
and get a box of "Sweet Sixteen" z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

California Kidney Tea for lame
back and all kidney troules. Fifty
cents. J. F. Llewellyn and S. S.
Craig & Co., agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

California Kidney Tea. Try it
when all other remedies fail and get
relief. Buy it of j. F. Lllewellyn
or S. S. Craig, agents, for so cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

J. D. Tucker is going to build
another big business block.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Early cabbage and sweet potato
plants at
psf L. D. SHIPPE's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

California Kidney Tea never fails
in Kidney and Urinary troubles. SO
cents. Look for it at j. +. Lllew-
ellyn's and S. S. Craig's, agents. Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Half the ills of human life proceed
from q torpid and disordered liver.
Submit to them nc longer while Sell
lers' Liver Pills will cur you quickly.
Price 25c. law
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Clark & Miller have a 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., 1881-06-23

California Kidney Tea never fails
in Kidney and Urinary troubles. so
cents. Look for it at j. F. Lllew-
ellyn's or S. S. Craig's, agents. I'll
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
Notice Of Final settlement.

NOTICE Is hereby given that !. as admins
ceased, will, at the September term, 1881, Of the
Audrain PrObvte Court, make my hnal settle
ment As administrator3o f said estate:
set J. A. COIL, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
DR., KeetOn at Night,

DR.. Theo. A. Keeton has moved his
to two doors west of the
postoffice, where he can always be
found at night. saw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Everybody address with stamp for
miniature Norman SYSTEM" to No.
GIG Warren Street, st. Louis. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

We have q speedy and positive cure for catar1h,
diptheria, canker in the mouth and headache. i'm
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy A nasal injector free
with every bottle. Use it if you desire health and
sweet breath. Price SO cents. Sold by J.. Nc
Dearmon. Mexico and J. Il. Haislip, Martins
burg. b,eOW
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Eugene Jones is going to build a
brick hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

The very latest styles Of ladies'
fine shoes at Mitchell's. Sit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

New lot fine slippers and low shoes
at Mitchell's. Stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

The very latest styles of ladies'
fine shoes at Mitchell's. Stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

New sidewalks are being laid
around the square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Graham's Turtle Oil Soap at the
Palace Drug Store. IF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

400 dozen hens, 100 dozen young
roosters, 100 dozen ducks, 200 tur-
keys, 500 dozen spring chickens, for
which we pay the following prices in
cash: Hens, $500 per dozen Roos-
tiers, $3.50 per dozen Ducks, $3.50
per dozen; Turkeys, 5 cents per
pound live weight Spring . chickens,
price according to size. To be de-
livered to us at the store of Barnes
& vineyards in Mexico, Mo-, any
time before July /.
r. v. JONES & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

New lot fine slippers and low shoes
ut Mitchell's. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Extra early vegetable plants at
2-8t L.. D, SHIPPE's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

We learn that NJ. Y. Duncan has
gone west for his health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23


The meeting of the Institute held
in Vandalia June 18th, was pro-
nounced a decided success by all
who attended it. The Institute was
called to order by President IL. A.
Gass. The Secretary, Mr.. L. E.
Spencer, being absent, having left
the county, W. H. Logan was elected
to fill his place. A full attendance
of teachers we're. present at the morn
ing session. The first regular exer-
else was the reading of a paper by
W. H. Logan on the subject of
"Graded Schools which was fol-
lowed by an animated discussion par.
ticipated in by Prof. j. P. Gass, H.
A.. Gass, S. D. Ellis j. N. Cross,
George Moore, Mr.. Buckner, Prof.
Bowman and others. Miss Grantham
was the next teacher upon duty. but
was absent on account of sickness.
Mr.. Geo. Moore, being called upon,
occupied a part of her time in giving
a choice piece of select reading,
which was very much enjoyed by
both teachers and audience. The
meeting then adjourned until half
past One,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
Mrs. w. P. Frost is in Fayette.

The Central Hotel is building an
addition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Read our supplement this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

There was a delay in the trains on
the c. & A.. just east of Mexico last
Tuesday morning. There was moth
ing the matter with the "trucks or
helm" nor were ''innumerable
freight trains delayed as we saw
stated. The track was being re-
paired and owing to the rains spread
q little and threw the tender of the
engine on train No. 40 off. The
ground being soft there was some
trouble in getting the tender on,
Only this, and nothing more. Trains
do not have ''helms" Some news
papers make up in freshness wha
they lack in knowledge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

Go to r. G. Paul for the best Ice
Cream, Lemonade, Cider, Oranges,
Lemons, Nuts, Fresh Candies, also
Raspberries, Strawberries, etc. 9-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
Water Works.

The prospect Is that Mexico will
have water works at once. L. Phil
lip was in Fulton this week and ex-
amined the wells made at the asylum
and found they furnished $4,000 gal
Ions Of water per day. The cost will
be but little /; $1,000 for the well and
Windmill, and $1,000 for two large
brick reservoirs. We think the coun-
Gil are in favor of this enterprise,
and will act upon it Monday night.
The county court should come to the
city's aid with $500 or $1,000 in this
matter. 1t will be the biggest thing
ever done for both the city and coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
Good Showing.


The Mexico LEDGER publishes the
names of 1T of its subscribers who
have paid up this year. That's moth
ing, Bob. We have beat that every
month this year, and every month
shows an increase. But your show
ing does very we'll for as poor a county
as Audrain. Don't publish your paid
ups, Bob, it shows that you are hard
pressed for news and are trying to
make your bad Colonel feel sour
Paris Appeal.
Bro. Blanton, Of the Appeal, makes
q mistake. The III were the paid-ups
for three weeks, not for a year. We
try to publish them every week or so,
but very often do not find room for
them. Ifyou a beat that showing
for a month you a do more than
we think you can No; we do not
publish them for news, but because
we "want to-" You speak Of ''poor
Audrain." Did you ever think of it!
Audrain is out of debt, and has S12,-
900 in the treasury, and we have
more enterprise in our graveyardf
than you have in all the towns in
Monroe county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.


Prof. John z. Gass, of Paynesville,
delivered an address on the "Defects
of our School Law" The subject
was fully discussed by S. D. Ellis,
H. A. Gass, M. L. Everett, J. N.
Cross, Miss Maggie Sturgeon and
others. Normal Teachers" a paper
by Isom Roberts. The essay showed
deep thought and careful preparation,
and was followed by a very spirited
discussion by Mr.. Buckner, Prof.
Bowman, NJ. L. Everett, j. N. Cross,
Prof. Gass and others. Both ses-
sions of the Institute was we'll attend
ed by the citizens of Vandalia, and
all seemed to enjoy the exercises and
discussions. The meeting, after at
tending to some miscellaneous bust
ness, adjourned, to meet on the first
Saturday in August at the Duly
school house, five miles north of
Mexico. w. H. LOGAN, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-06-23

need of repair. Our attention has
been repeatedly called to this matter.
They should be repaired at once
or the county may have to pay dam
ages for an accident. Let us have
good bridges and rock roads.
DR.. j. H. McDearmon has sold his
drug store to his son, J. B. McDear-
mon, and DR.. Pinkney French. The
store will be refurnished and filled
with a fresh supply of drugs. French
& McDearmon are both enterprising,
go-ahead men, and will do a good
business. DR.. McDearmon will re-
tire from business, and recruit his
health.
After the first of July the Mexico
s'postofice will be a money order office
to any part of the world. The fol
lowing countries, which have not
heretofore been receiving money Or
ders from here will then be included.
completing the list of all the coun'
tries in the world: Denmark, Hol
land, Canada, Luxenburg, Sweden
Norway.
A. J. Sullivan, family and property
all had q narrow escape last Friday
The lightning struck his house, abou
five miles east Of Mexico. The flu,
was knocked into brick bats, tn
stove pipe was melted down, and tn
stove was left uninjured. Severa
, other fantastic but not very amusing
freaks we're played by the forked cleo
tricity, but the damage was light AM
the family escaped unhurt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

hgious freedom. Congress Is prohibited from
making any law respecting the establishment
of religion or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof The Territories OF the United States
are subject to the direct legislative authority
OF Congress, and hence the General Govern
ment is responsible for any violation OF the
Constitution in any of them. 1t is therefore
reproach to the Government that in the most
popuous of the Territories the constitutional
guarantee is not enjoyed by the people, ana
the authority of Congress Is set at naught.
The Mormon church not only oifends the
moral sense of mankind by ssnctionng polyg.
amy, but prevents the administration Of JUS
,ice through the ordinary instrumentalities OF
law. In my judgment, II 10 the duty ct Con
grcss while respecting TO the utmost the con-
scentious convictions and religious scruples
of every citizen, to prohibit, within its juris,
dicton, all criminal practices, especially OF
that class which destroy family relations and
endanger social order, nor can any ecclesias'
teal organization be safely permitted to usurp
IN the smallest degree the functions and pow
ers Of the National Government
THE CIVIL SERVICE
can never be placed on satisfactory basis
until it Is regulated by law. For the good OF
the service itself, for the projection OF those
who are intrusted with the appointing power,
against the waste of time and the obstruction
TO public business caused by inordinate pres
sure for place and for the protection of in
cumbents against intrigue and wrong shall
at the proper time ask Congress to fix the ten
ure of minor offices of the several executive
departments, and prescribe the grounds upon
which removals shall be made during the
terms for which the incumbents have been ap.
pointed.
CONrlISfOS.
Finally, acting always within the authority
and limitations Of the Constitution, invading
neither the rights of States nor the reserved
rights of the people, it will be the purpose of
my Administration to maintain authority, and,
in all cases within its jurisdiction, to enforce
obedience to all the laws of the Union in the
interest of the people; to demand rigid
economy in all the expenditures of the Gov
eminent, and TO require honest and faithful
services of all the executive officers, remem-
herring that Offices were created not for the
benefit of incumbents or their supporters but
for the service of the Government.
And now, fellow citizens, / am about to
assume the great trust which you have com.
mtted to my hands. appeal to you for the
earnest and thoughtful support which makes
this Government in fact as 1t is in law. u Gov
ernmen, of the people ] shall greatly rely
upon the wisdom and patriotism Of Congress,
aud of those who may share with me the re-
sponsibilities and duties Of the Administra'
ton; and. above all. upon or efforts to pro
mote the welfare of this great people and their
Government, reverenlly invoke the support
and blessings OF Almighty God.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
Sion That Cough.

If you are suffering with Cough, Cold
Asthma, Bronchitis. Hay Fever, Consumption
Loss of Voice, Tickling of the Threat, or any af
fiction of the Throat Of Lungs. use Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. That is the
great remedy that is causing so much excite
ment bp its wonderful curcs, curing thousands
of hopeless cases. Over one million of bottles
of Or. Kings New Discovery have been used
within the last year and have given perfect sat
isfaction in every instance We can unhesitat
ingy ray that thi. is really the only SURE crR'
for throat and lung affections, and can cheer
fully recommend il TO all Cali and get tria
bottle for ten cent?, or a regular size for 81.
Sold by f.. Y. Griggs. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

c. c. Jacobs, rs '.oom Street, Buffalo, nm EN-
plovec Of the U s. Express Co, says DR. Thorn.
3 Electric ~ cured him Of severe case OF
Piles OF 3 year. standing, having tried almost
every known r, medv, "bcsides two Buffalo Phv.
scians," with, ut relief; but the Oh cured h m
he thinks 1t cannot he recommended too highly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
DELAYS Are Dangerous.

II may cause you great deal of trouble TO dc.
lay using Hairs Catarrh cure. For sale every
where at 20 cents per bottle. Sold by Forbes 4
lDrriauK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-08-04

A VISITORS VIEW OF STAUNToN.-Mr.
Patrick Keenan,, proprietor of that excellent
paper the Catholic Visitor, writes an interesting
letter from Staunton, in which after comment
ing on the unfavorable topography of the
place, he says: I3.s Iif
MY first impressions of Staunton were pure
ly superficial, but had they taken root into
anything like conviction, they could not long
survive after short stay and brief intercourse
with its people, such as met. I readily as
certained the location of the Catholic Church
and promptly called at the pastoral residence
ofFather McVerry, and paid my respects to
him and Father O'Farren whom had the
pleasure of previously knowing. Ny visit was
made extremely pleasant and agreeable by
their kindness, and were it becoming, would
almost say attention. Father O'Farrell, and
Mr. Michael Dinneen, who is spending his va
cation at home, and whom also met there
accompanied me on call to several of the
parishioners, and am indebted to them and
this fact for additions to the Vssstor subscrip-
ton list +-,f-r.t.
The church property in Staunton noticed
was very beautifully located on elevated ground
The church, not conspicuous fer any outside
attractiveness, is handsomely provided for in
side, and shows at a glance generosity taste
and care on the part of the parishioners
Within the grounds are also located paro-
chial school building for boys and girls, a con-
vent, occupied by four Sisters who teach the
schools, and the pastors residence, a compare
lively new 1threestory brick building. The
property fronts on two streets, and the vacant
ground, aside from the church yard, is hand
semely kept up with flowers and shrub5ery,
with portion of it devoted to garden that
displays intelligent management. Altogether
the Catholics of Staunton are to be congratula-
ted on the encouraging appearance of their
surroundings.
Late in the evening, for / could not leave
until 1910 that night, made my own way
about the place, and fortunately came across a
few with whose names I was familiar but
whose persons l had not previously known,
who not only eliminated the last vestige of
any remaining unfavorable ideas of that beauti
full city OF the valley. but filled me with admi-
ration for it and its warmhearted people. 1
am particularly indebted to Mr.. John Burns
and to Mr. 7. Burke for favors rendered and
courtesies bestowed, and for making my brief
stay not only pleasant to myself but advanta-
geous to the Visitor, and am not likely to
forget them as long as grass grows and water
runs. Both gentlemen are actively engaged
in business and are thriving.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-08-04
Augusta Conventions.

SELECTION OF sTRAIGHT-oUT DELEGATES AND
ADOPTION OF STRONG sTRAIGHT-oUT REse-
LUTIoNs. lc. .i.t..-ts
The Convention to elect one delegate and
one alternate from the city Of Staunton to the
Republican State Convention at Lynchburg,
to be held on the 10th, met in the Court House
at $50 clock, yesterday morning, and was
called to order by Robt G. Bickle, county and
city chairman. On motion James T. Ander-
son was elected secretary, and after reading of
the call nominations were declared in order
In neat little speech, W. G. Elliott, nom-
mated s. M. Yost, and E. Lawton nominated
w. G. Elliott At his own request Mr.. Ell
nott's name was withdrawn and the election
of s. M. Yost carried by reclamation. W. G.
Elliott was then unanimously elected alter
nate.
The following resolution was then adopted
without dissenting voice, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Resolueel by this meeting of Republican 70
tiers of the city of Staunton, duly called, that
the delegates and alternates elected to the
State Convention of the Republican party, to
be held at Lynchburg, on the 10th of August,
be and they are hereby instructed to vote for,
and use all honorable efforts to place full
Gubernatorial and State Republican ticket in
the field, composed of none but true and tried
Republicans, upon Republican principles and
for the accomplishment of Republican success,
and that they support none other.
Immediately after the adjournment of the
city convention and at the hour announced,
10 o'clock, the county convention was called
to order, and Jacob Bear elected Secretary.
Capt. E. L. Curtis, ]. A. Carter, Jos. Harri-
son and J. A. W. Smith were placed in nOmi-
nation, and the three first named elected, with
J. M. Steffey, o. D. Morris and ]. A. W.
Smith, as alternates.
The resolution adopted by the city conven-
ton was unanimously endorsed by the county
convention and the meeting adjourned.
a very large proportion of the county con-
vention was composed Of the white Republi-
cans of the county who do not as general
thing attend political meetings, but who now
seem aroused to the importance of action
Both the city and the county delegates and al
ternates are pronounced straightouts.
Both meetings were perfectly harmonious
and the utmost good feeling prevailed through
out. i'5