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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-01
MIscHLLANEous.


Clear and very warm.
No report ofa rise in the upper stream.
The fall season in marine circles open.
to-day.
The Carrier lea 81. Louis last night ia
New Orleans.
TheH J. Dickey Il due to-day from q
Louis with a full trip.
The John B. Maude leaves st. Lonii
Tomorrow evening and will be hero Non
day.
The pilots Of the Mill Kyle. which
passed down thla foren9pn, report TX feot
~ neirNerl - LEV I'D s.ot s,,inSs,
( Q1,ldA -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-01

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At noon today tho ftk3ing Of the
gauge was 3 feet / inch, ori feot above
low water mark. boing daoline Of 3
inches during tho past 24D ura. The
Ohio at Pittsburg y stationary wilh 10
inchos below the zero 81 the rauAe. AT
Cincinnati it fell ] inch, with Z set 8
inches on the gauge All Louisville It
fol- 3 inche1, with 2 feet 5 inches in the
canal. At Evansville it is STATIONARY,
with l6 inches on tho gauge. AtsCairo II
fell 5 inches, with 8 feet on tho gauge.
The Mississippi AZ 81. Louis fell finch.
With z feet II inches on tho gauge. The
Cumberland At Nashville felll inch, With
inches on the gauge. The Tennessee at
Chattanooga fell 2 inches, with 3 inches
on the gauge Arkansaw river IL sta
at Little Rock, with 2 inches on
the gauge. White river continues low
with n inches between Jacksonport AMI
Augusta, and scant 3 feet on the shal
DlaCoa halow
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-01

Buy sewer o@ounecLi0ns q Br0wne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-01


PROFESSIONAL.
Guitar and Banjo taught By John 7 Rut-
~ ledge, ~ Vance, or Hollenberg's music
store. lol
IA b. LOOMS. D.. D. s., DENTIST,
Over Lytle & Shields.
nH-Eemale servant in attendanee. 50
W. W. BROOKS, DENTIST,
2l3z MAIN ST, with 5. HIhSON 4 SON.
4 M. COLEMAN. Justice Of the Peace,
u Notary Public and Commissioned Of
Deeds. Special attention given to collections
n tho county. Office 294 Front = Isl
WANTED.
GOOD cook, washer and ironer; good wages
Nh Apply 50 hernando Road.
no rent a house Of about six rooms between
4 Monroe and Pontotoc, and west O DeHoto
street, By q prompt paying tenant. Apply at
1857 G0LDSMlTHH, SIS Main.
UOUNa lady with good references and fully
Il qualified, desires a situation as teacher
In q country school, or as R0yernega In q pri-
yate family. Address S j, this ollce. l5st
A WHITE woman for general homework.
"a Call corner Second and Madison streets.
lo31 0VhDEAo
Al CABINETMAKER and also a Varnisher
IA None but q No. ] hands need apply.
l5Sl HBUITkNBkkd, 2l eecend.
TNTHWE woman to do general Homework.
wv Apply ct store, No. Isl Main.st. l56
pRIcKLAYERs-Good wages, -Four bost
~ front bgleklagers; MagesA per day.
1868 J W WELLS, Chattanooga, Tenn.
A COOK and man servant. BIB BARNES,
"A No. 4 Madis0n street. 1877
FOR SALE
DRY GOODS FOR SALE
~ Being engaged, In manufacturing excln-
or will trade II for city properly.
II y q. WATKINS, ~ Main street.
LOT Of square cedar posts for sale very
"a low BY HOGAN, JORDAN d co,
l7I 10 aj and 37 Second ST.
CHEAP COW F0OD-Cotton Seed bulls, tho
Ohe1t food for dry cattle or milch COWS. gupe-
rlor 70 common hay and OF less than one-third
the coss. All dairymon and many others use
them With high satisfaction. Eor sale BY
CITY OIL WORKS,
1862 Near Memphis a Charleston Depot.
a tINE 7-oetave Piano, VERY, handsomely
IA finished; nearly new. Can be seen at
nHEAP-Residenee, l36 Vance. Apply On
" premises o. at Bi Vance. 1916
GN pioees new iron pipe, made by Dennis
- Long \ Cos Louisville. Apply to J 5
ANDREWS, Monksn Bros. 1881
COTTON picking sacks Of all sizes Hayden
" A Co, in rear q 25 Main street. lAn
OEfaBDLs TIES CHEAP-We buy an kinds
NOU Of old iron, rags, cotton or machinery;
secondhand bricks bought and sold. We buy
and sell anything from the size Of a needle to
On anchor, The attention Of the public gon-
orally, and country libraries especially, is
called to the fact that / have a great variety
Of Socond-hand Books. s. GABAY, ACT,
i3f Nos. al, AZ and AIS Shelby Etr Get
PUBLIC LEDGER
QMoss 10 Madison Street.
rEn ! Pc wEEK.
7 NTTN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
ODESSA.

JAMES PEDDICORD, dealer in Dry Goods.
y Notions, Clothing. Gents Furnishing Goods.
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. A large stock to
everything, SlS-m6~
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
TURN TO Il RIGHT.

People generally are not aware Of
the fact that a law exists in regard to
the right-ot-way on roads. turnpikes and
highways. Section 6971 of chapter 147.
revised statutes, reads as follows:-
Whenever any persons, travelling
with any carriage, wagon, or other We.
hicle, shall meet on any turnpike, road
or public highway in this state, the per-
sons so meeting shall seasonably turn
their carriage, wagon or other vehicle
to the right of the center of the road. 80
as to permit each carriage, wagon or
other vehicle to pass without 1nterfer-
ing or i~nterruptlng, under the penalty
OF five dollars Tor every neglect or o.
Tense, to be recovered by the party in
jured provided, this section shall not
apply to any case unless some injury to
person or property shall occur BY the
owner OF carriage, wagon or other ve-
hicle refusing or neglecting to urn to
the right of the beaten track. Nothing
in this section shall be so construed as
to prevent a heavily laden wagon,
when it meets an empty wagon.
from retaining the right OF way Of track.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

In the Probate Court of Lafayette county, Nav
termLI4th day-May 23d, 1881.
of Joshua L. Green. deceased.
NOV ut TINS day comes j. A. J. McCauIey.
~ administrator Of the estate of JoshIl
Il: Green. deceased. and presents his pc
tition, praying for an order for the sale of SO
much of the real estate OF said deceased as viii
pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said
estate. and yet unpaid for want eff sufficient
assets. accompanied by the accounts. lists and
inventories required by law IN such cases; on
examination whereof, 1t is ordered that all per-
sons interested in said estate be notified that an
plication as aforesaid has been made, and that
unless the contrary be shown on or before the
first day OF the next term of this court, to he
held on the second Monday In August, 1881.
an order Will be made for the sale of the whole,
IS Will be sufficient for the payment of said
debts. ~
And it Is further ordered that this notice be
published in the Lexington Weekly Intelligent
Ger, d newspaper published IN said county of
Lafayette, for four weeks successfully before the
commencement Of the next term OF this court.
A true copy: Attest.
JAMES B. lord,
June4t5 Judge OF Probate Court.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
LAFAYETTE COUNTY HISTORY.
THE NIS0UBI HISTORICAL COMPANY pro

UA0AVAhAVAn WILL AS nose
to publish a History of this County. Provided
they meet with sufficient encouragement to fin
ish- the same, it will contain substantially the
A History of Missouri, in a nde sed form,
compiled very carefully, and comprising in as
few words as possible facts in regard to our
An Abstract OF the Laws of Missouri, in SIM
pie and condensed form. comprising such as are
useful to men in every day transactions. Also,
legal and business forms for deeds, mortgages,
notes. orders, receipts, articles Of agreement,
bills of sale, landlord and tenant ETC., as COM.
piled by the best attorneys Of the State.
the tat . Sot Missouri.
A History Of the County will be compiled by
competent writers, who will obtain facts from
the best and most authentic sources, and will
embrace all the details necessary to make it o
complete and reliable history Of the county. 1t
will contain the cOunty's earliest settlements,
detail necessary to make it of interest and value
to every citizen.
A History of the Cities, Towns and Villages.
churches, schools. societies, associations, ETC.,
with biographical sketches OF the cid settlers
and those identified with the interests OF the
The War History Of the county will be written
fairly and impartially, from a non-partisan
standpoint. and will contain, without ~coloring
full and complete history of the county, This
department will also contain, as far as posi-.
BILE, the names of all the soldiers who enlisted
v bulb COuuLy III 6lGu6T aIIQy uuTl0R IQe civil
war, together with a record OF their services.
The County's Natural History, including 8
chapter devoted to Its geological and physical
features. its natural resources, etc, which will
be a complete resume of all known or to be
learned from a careful survey of the county.
Portraits of early settlers and prominent men
of the county.
General and Local Statistics, of great interest
and value, including the census OF 1880. Valu-
able miscellaneous matter, etc.
The work will be in royal octave form, sub
stantially and elegantly bound in half morocco,
spring back. printed on fine tinted paper. and
get up in the most attractive and durable style,
viii contain from 700 to 800 pages, and will be
completed and ready for delivery during the
coming summer or fall. The publishers intend
1t to be of such value and interest that they will
have the almost unanimous support of the citi-
zens of the county. In this immense undertake
ing they hope to furnish a work worthy of the
county whose history it shall r-cord. and one
upon which posterity will look rs a most valu-
able heirloom. Very Respectfully,
May, 81. MISSOURI HISTORICAL CO..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

A high government official who has
for year made a special study of trans
p~ortation questions said to . st. Louis
Republican correspondent a day or Two
ago:-"I have lately been giving atten-
ton to the Mississippi valley export
movement. The grain transported by
barges down the Mississippi river comes
chiefly from west of that river, and will
continue to come from that region. 1t is
not probable that any considerable
amount of grain grown east OF the Mis-
sissippl will seek river transpel tation.
The most interesting practical question
now is, Will the railroads seriously at
tempt to break up this barge transporta.
tionp l do not believe that they will
make an attempt; and why? Because
the pool which fixes and regulates the
grain rates from the West would haye
to make q special low rate from st:
Louis. The pool roads running in and
out OF Chicago would not long con-
sent to this, if once entered upon, for the
effect would be so injurious to Chicago
that her grain dealers and business men
would make Rome how'll The spec
ial rate from St. Louis would have to
be so low in order to compete success
FULLY with the barge transportation that
the effect would be to make tributary
to st. Louis a large grain region now
tributary to Chicago, The barge trans
p~ortatlon will not be interfered with SO
long as the railroad pool controls the
grain rates. If the pool should be bro
ken up by the railroads running east
from St. Louis making barge rates
tor grain, the Chicago roads would have
to run their rates away down In order
to keep a large quantity Of grain from
flowing to St. Louis for cheaper trans
portation. And how long would the
railroads stand this ruinous b%usinessP
Chicago would do better to bear the ills
OF the present barge transportation than
to fly to those which would result from
the attempt of the railroads to compete
with the river"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
ADMINIsTRATRlx, NOTICE.

iune1lt5
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
FARM d SALE,

now offer Tor sale my farm, situated
L in Texas Prairie, four miles west of E&s7s7
Greenton. There are 93 acres Of the MI
best quality nfiand-Sj acres in %cultiva- nQ
ton and 10 acres Of timber. The house Contains
four good rooms. The Outhouses are stable.
snokehouse, henhouse, &c. The fencing is
g,oot, part hedge and part rail. There is on the
place Il good orchard of apples, peaches, cherries,
and also Il quantity of small fruits. Living
water and never failing. For full particulars
apply to j. n. Prewitt, Lexington. or TO the
undersigned at Clinton, Henry county, Mo. A
bargain can be had.
june4tf MARY j. BUSH.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

TnNtNN IIkIOUp CItEks
BY e. B; DANIEL, Deputy Clerk. ills
John S. Blackwell. Attorney for plaintiff.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED proposals will be received at the CITY
Registers Office. at the City Hail, until
door Monday, July II. 1881, to curb and grade
Poplar street from North street to the alley back
of the Baptist church; to curb ana grade the
1ortn side OF South street in front of j.. Al. Nc
Grew also between Main Cross and Poplar
streets; TO put down crossing on the north side
OF North street, at the intersection of Oak street.
and on the north SIDE of Lafayette street at the
intersection Of Spring street; and also build n
furnish the same to put IN the calaboose yard;
ana to haul broken rock to any part of the city
lor the space Of twelve months. Plans and ali
otner information can be obtained on a%pplica-
ton to the City Engineer. The Council re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids.
THO6. b. CLAGETT,
Lexington Mo-. June 16. ISL. Mneiiti
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

II life Is a flower as philosophers say,
tbs a very good hint, understood the right way.
For if life Is a flower, any blockhead can tell, Il
If you'd have 1t look fresh you must msisten 1t
well,
But II msistsned toe much, and ysu get a sick
headache,
A bottle Of Spring Blossom is the best thing to
take.
Prices, 81, &c., and trial bottle lee. Sold by
G. W. LOOMS. iunea5tl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
REAL ESTATE.

VIZ have lands in all parts of the county for
w sale-Improved and Unimproved. Farms
ranging from so acres to $40 acres. Located
on the line of the Chicago Il Alton and Missouri
Pacific Railroads, and on the Missouri river.
All persons who want to buy Will do we'll to
call on US, and we Will show them our list of
lands on the map and give them price and terms.
in our hands for sale so that buyers may see
them on our map when they call.
We have several elegant Suburban Residences
Tor sale, and some small Farms near Lexington
at very reasonable prices.
Also a number of Residences in Lexington
and suburbs, some of them very handsome.
some very plain and cheap.
Several thousand acres of wild lands in Mis-
souri, for sale at very low prices.
Call on us or write and we will put you In a
way to buy cheap property.
E. WINSOR & SON.
iune4 LexIn0ton Mo
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
Why is a fat man like q blind man?
Because he feels his weight.

Mrs. jacob Wilson, Marion, O.. says her
child was not expected to live, owing to a
severe attack of Group; she tried DR.. Thomas,
Eclectric OIL. which gave immediate relief.
Mr.. c. Clsndennen, Marion. o., used DR..
Thomas Electric Oil for Bun1ons. He SAYS at
first start he thought it was like the rest of the
advertised humbugs, but was sgreeably disap-
pointed and now would not be without some in
the house fer any money. Sold by Charles W.
Loomis. ,un.ost1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
A Feel Once Mere.

'.For ten years my wife was csnfed to her
bed with such q complication OF ailments that
no doctor could tell what was the matter or cure
her, and I used up q small fortune in humbug
stuff. Six months ago I saw q U. 8. nag with
Hop Bitters on 1t, and I thought I would be q
TOOL once more. I tried it but my folly proved
to be wisdom. Two bottles cured her. She is
now as well and strong as any mans wife. and
it cost me only two dollar. Such folly pays
H. W.. Detroit, Mich" ~juna25t2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
buick n sure.

Many miserable people drag themselves wear
lily about from day to day, not knowing what
ais them but with failing strength and spirits,
feeling all the time that they are steadily sinking
into their graves. II these sufferers would only
use Parker's Ginger Tonic. they would find 9
cure commencing from the drstdose. and vitali-
ty, strength and cheerfulness quickly and surely
coming back to them with restoration to perfect
health. See advertising column.-Tribune. j4ml
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ETTERS of administrator on the partner
~ ship estate Of Dinwiddie & Stewart, de-
ceased, We're granted to the undersigned on
the 80 day of June. 1881, by the Probate court
Of Lafayette county, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after the date OF this notice, or
they may be precluded from any benefit of such
estate; and If such claims be not exhibited with.
In two years they will be forever barred.
ALBERT c. BURNHAM,
junellS Administr.t6,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
NOTICE!!
TO THE PUBLIC!

T WILL keep constantly on hand a competent
i line of GROCERIES. consisting of the very
best Rio COflees and Sugars; also, the best Gun
power, Imperial and Japan Teas; Pepper,
Allspice. Soaps, Concentrated lLye, Matches,
Mace. Nutmegs and Cloves. !! also keep a good
supply of Syrups, Coal OIL and Pure Cider VIM
egar; the very best brands of TObaccos, Cigars.
Powder Shot: and Caps, and. in fine, everything
generally Kept in q tirst-class grocery store,
together with q good line of Boots and s. oes,
consisting Of Pillow Shoes, Men and Boys b. 70,
coarse and fine; Ladies' Shoes, coarse anu me;
Misses and Children's Shoes, all styles, and
believe l can say l have the largest stock Of
Queensware In Mayview, of the best white
granite ware, and the most complete line of
Glassware in town; Lamps Of all sizes, Lamp
q complete line of earthen ware, consisting Of
Milk Crooks, Jars, Churns. and Jugs, from One
gallon to eight, and u good line OF Pocket and
Table Cutlery, and q great many other articles
too tedious to mention. all OF which l invite the
public, after thanking them kindly Tor the very
liberal patronage given me in the past, to call in
the future. Not aiming this as a cut or thrust at
my brother merchants, / do not say that / will
sell cheaper, below cost or give my goods away,
but having seven years experience in the trade,
and knowing how and when to buy, 1 believe l
can give as low prices and good goods as any
other merchant in MAYHEM or elsewhere, and
make a small profit, and give you satisfaction.
l expect to sell my goods manly for cash or
country produce that l can convert into cash,
consequently l will not be driven to the neces-
sity of making you pay for goods sold on credit
and lost. l Will take in exchange for goods,
bacon, dried fruits, dry or green hides, pelts,
tallow. DeeswaX Chickens, ducks, geese, tur-
keys, eggs, butter, feathers, Nc, and in fact
everything that i can convert into money at
Kansas City or St. LOUIS. Hoping TO receive T.
respectfully, L. w. WHITSETT.
junel9-tf Mayview, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
NOTICE.

T ETTERS testamentary on the estate of Eliza.
~ beth Graves, deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the 10th day of May, 1881
souri,. ~
ALI persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for
they may be %precluded from any benefit of si,ch
estate; and if such claims be not exhibited with
IN two years they will be forever barred.
M. N. GREEN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
A~DMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

ETTERs Of administrator on the estate of
- William Stewart, deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the Sd day of june 1881.
by. the Probate court Of Lafayette county. Mo.
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after the date OF this notice, or
they may be precluded from anv benefit of such
estate; and If such claims bs not exhibited
within two years they will be forever barred.
ALBERT G. BURNHAM,
Junellt5 administrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
AL1TTLE INCONSISTENT.

1t Is gratifying TO learn that Postmas-
ter General Jsmes mas already effected
a saving OF $50, 1000 a year in n branch
of his department. And yet it is only
about a year since the repub lican pa
pers and politicians that are loudest in
their praise Of his reforming zeal were
believing that the republican admins
tratien was in all its departments puri-
ty and perfection, that the wicked dem.
ocrsts were trying to starve out the gov
ernment by making insufficient appro.
p~riations, and that If once the rebel
b%rigadiers got into power, adieu to
economy and efficiency! Their position
now seems inconsistent with their posi-
ton then even as it is difficult. to under
stand how they car now declare that II
Mr.. Conkling had not then held the par
ty up by the tail it would have gone to
rack and rum, when we know from
their own statements last year that Han
cock never had a ghost of q chance.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
ADMINISTRATIVE, NOTICE.

r ETTERs of administrator on the estate
II of Anthony DurkIn, deceased, were
to. the Undersigned on the 18th day of
June, 1881. by the Probate court of Lafayette
county, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after the date of this notice OF
they may be precluded from any benefit of such
estate; and if such claims be not exhibited With
In two years they will be forever barred.
ELLEN DAVITT
june18 Administrators.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

Mrs. E. H. Perkins, Greek Center, Warren
county, N. T., writes she has been troubled
with Asthma fer four years, had to sit up night
afler night with it. She has taken two bottles
of DR.. Thsmas' Eclectric Oil, and is perfectly
cured. She strongly recommends it, and wishes
to act as agent among her ne,ghbers. Sold by
C.. w. Loomis. j25tl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
Bangs.

Bang upl Not your hair, we are merely using
a popular adjective eulogistio OF DIR. Thomas
E%clectric Oil, the leading American remedy for
lamensss. piles, kidney troubles, affections Of
the breathing organs and other maladies OF
hurts. Positive and ample testimony proves II
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

T ETTERS of administration on the estate O,
II George W. Smith, deceased. Were granted to
the Undersigned on the It'll day of june
Missouri.
All persons having claims against aid estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year after the date of this notice. OF
they may be precluded from any benefit of such
estate; and If such claims be not exhibited with
In two years they will be forever barred.
june11t5 Administratrix
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

Mrs. Frank Leslie, ills announced has
assumed exclusive control and ownership
of the well-known newspaper property
which was b~equeathed to her by her late
husband. During the past six years this
has been under, the Joint care of an as
signee and a committee Of creditors. OF
which OK. Governor Rice, OF Massachu-
sets, was a principal member.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

II have no great confidence" says
Dumas the younger, Sin folks who do not
work. and who on coming into this
world find their lives already made for
them.o
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

A clergyman should not be a time
server, although he is always looking
after the %sinecures.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25
Too many visits to the bar trans
forms MAI into a barbarian.

All signs fail in dry weather. Even
q sigu of the pledge is sometimes
overlooked.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-25

"One should write as much as posi-
BILE as he speaks" says Sainte- Beuve,
'sand not speak too much as he writes"