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Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Audrain Circuit Court, Aug. 2, 1881.
Lydia Pollard, Plaintiff,
Vs. SnIyppCE
Thos. j. Pollard, Def't.\

NOW, at this, ome plaintiff. by
~ her attorney, and files her petit
ion, verified by affidavit, alleging,
among other things, that said defend
ant, Thomas j. Pollard, is a non-res-
ident of the state of Missouri.
You, said nonresident, Thomas j.
Pollard, arc therefore hereby notified
of the filing of said petition, the OBJ
Iect and general nature of which is TO
obtain a decree of divorce from said
defendant, and that he may be dis
charged from any and all liabilities
growing out of said marriage con-
tract, and unless you be and appear
at the next regular term of this court
to be begun and holden in the city of
Mexico, on the first Monday in Oc-
tober next and plead to said petition
the same will be taken as confessed
and Judgment rendered accordingly.
And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published, according
to law, in the Mexico Weekly Ledger.
a newspaper printed and published
in the city OF Mexico, Audrain coun-
ty, Missouri.
A true copy. Witness my hand as
-. clerk of said court. Afix-
SEAL ed at Office in Mexico this
*-* I'd day of August, 1881.
JAS. CARROLL, Clerk.
Per w. w. CARROLL, d. c. l6-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The ladies of Mexico are taking a
great interest in the Fair, q large
number of them having toilets pre-
pared for the occasion. Among the
many fashionable toilets that will APP
pear at the Fair we are appraised OF
the following:
Miss A. VA white linen lawn,
with block figure, trimmed in lace
also a black lawn with gay border.
The latter is made with three hounces
edged with the bordering, blouse
waist and wide sash.
Miss l.. T.-Black. lawn, made like
the above.
Miss NJ. R.-Sheer linen lawn,
white lace trimmed, and blue and
white checked Bingham, made three
tiounces, each trimmed with several
rows Of white tape, blouse waist and
sash
Miss S. J.-Green and white ging-
ham, made like Miss RS white linen
lawn self-trimmed.
Miss NJ. S.-Peacock green lawn,
skirt trimmed with three shirred
1ounces, shirred waist, handsome
sash Of same trimmed with a pretty
border; also a Martha Washington
suit in white.
Mrs. f. d. G.-Handsome black
silk skirt, black plaid camel's hair
polonaise.
Mrs. r. C.-Navy blue and white
lawn, made full skirt tucked, surpilce
waist and sash.
Mrs. NJ. B.-Black and white pol.
ka dot lawn surplice waist, rufiied
skirt and overskirt.
Miss NJ. F.-A very pretty ging-
ham.
Miss NJ. H White suit trimmed
in Languedoc.
Mrs. c. NJ. L.-White lawn trim
med with Hamburg, blouse waist
skirt and overskirt.
Mrs. r. G.-Lovely pink lawn,
three lounces, infant waist and sash.
Miss A. M.-India linen, hand en-
bro!dered fiounces.
Miss l.. G.-Pale pink organdy.
Miss NJ. R.-Navy blue and white
lawn.
Miss l.. H.-White null, three
hand embroidered %rufies, oyerdress
and blouse waist.
One of u milliners, wishing to
,iyn l,, ,>at,o,, ,A.,ntlt,~ l,,o
as well as becoming, has introduced
the calash, which is = VesY becoming
little hood for the head.
- c -~
For sale.
100 acres Of extra good corn in
the field, 1 miles east NJ Mexico.
E. A. RoE, Mexico, Mo.
j. +. Llewellyn is attending Il con
-nrt,~ y . - 800. Gf,s,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Cassidy & Bell,
CARRIAGE
and JOBBERs

Having purchased the building for
merly owned by Pollard. Diesel X
Co., we 7 prepared to do all kinds
of work in u line, such IT. pioW
work, liorseshoeipg, carriage maxi
lug and trimming. All orders for
new work promptly attended to.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Call and
see rs.
Shop and saleroom, corner of .Ier-
ferson and Liberty streets. Mexico,
Missouri. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
flames NJ. Anderson and the u,l.
heirs ut David X. Wit oWl

Now, at this day, comes ,,..
and files his petition, verified h.al'lf
ilIaNit, alleging that defendant ",
NJ. Anderson and the unknown oas
of David X. Witt. are no..ras;5 heifs
of the State of Missouri: yon uehls
non-residcnts, are therefore bos saia
notified of the filing of said na,;,seoy
the object and general nstura
which is TO enforce a lien for ~. VI
on the following lands in ApS ,aAes
county, Missouri, viz: Forty aia
SW'lourth NV quarter. sec,;o "e'es
township IL, range ), for the Va. d
1875, 1876, 1877, 1873, 1879 and star eah
teen acres north end portbraa-
southwest. section 80, TOWNSHIP !,
range >. for the years 1875. 1876 y.
ls7s.ls79, amounting in the agDree..
to twenty-cight and tifty-f0nr SSF
hundredth dollars, ($2s. 5I. Tse'
and that unless the said ,iofl.,
ants be and appear at this co'N
at the next term thereof, to be hooa'
and holden at the court house ;nsaqa
city Of Mexico, in said county, on !, aat
first Monday in October next .a ms
on or before sixth day of said tsra
answer or plead to the petition =
said cause the same will he taken u
confessed and judgment rendered q. u
cordimglE. and it is further ordara3
tlata copy hereof be published a'
rording TO law. in the Mexico la
,rtr n npWSnabpr hriptoI a.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
City Ordinance.

An ordinance regulating the erection
of telegraph poles aud wires by
the Mutual Union Telegraph Com
panv.
BE it enacted by the Cttn Councl Of
the City Of Ncrjco-
That the Mutual Union Telegraph
Company of the City of New YORK
be, and are hereby allowed the priv
ilege of erecting, establishing and
maintaining in the city of Mexico,
Mo-, telegraph poles and wires on
the following streets of said city, to-
wit: Commencing at the east end of
Liberty street and run thence on
the north side Of said street TO the
east end of Cole street. thence north
on said last named street to the
south side of Jackson street to the
Chicago Il Alton Railroad. Said
telegraph poles are to be erected,
established and maintained under
the supervision and instruction of
the street and alley committee of
the city.
Approved this 22nd day of August,
1881.
j. c. BASSFORD, Mayor.
Attest JAS. f. GILLIAN, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Fire.

Last Tuesday night, the residence
of Mrs. Franklin in West Mexico,
just opposite the wooden mill, caught
fire and came lear burning up. Chas.
Houston, assisted by the neighbors.
extinguished the fire before the FIRE
company was called out. After
Charley had gone home to bed the
fire broke out again, but by prompt
action was this time put out entirely.
Total loss about $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Mrs. Fred Mlskell. of Thompson Station, who
died at that place on Monday the 18th inst -, was
a consistent member OF the Baptist Church.
She was greatly loved and respected by a large
circle of friends. She left four interesting boys
and her earnest prayer was that they wonld
live such lives as would reflect credit on their
mother and in such a way that they might meet
in that land that is "tairer than this"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
We have a full line of queensware,
which we are selling at cost.
15.tf EUBANK 4 CRAWFORD.



Some fellows with no principle,
and desire to deceive the readers of
their paper, begin an advertisement
with matter thai is interesting and
not at all relevant to the advertise
ment. We think this a very mean
trick therefore, without any prelimi-
nary remarks, we wish to inform our
readers that if they intend to build
anything, from a pigeon house to a
mansion, they should get their lum-
Der, lath and lime of Barnes & Hous-
ton, who have the largest stock,
the best stock, and sell at cheaper
rates than anyone else. Remember
the place, just north of the p~ost-oilice.
Don't fail at least to call and get
prices. lS-lw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
The Sedalia Bazoo is being sue

The Sedalia Bazoo is being sued
for $4,000 for publishing a state
~ment to the effect that . dead man
had been found in the cellar of .
boarding house in Sedalia. This is a
very small. matter. We suppose
Goodwin will pay it without any trial.
That's the way We would settle the
matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Now, at this day, comes plaintil
and files his petition, verified by 81
tidavit, alleging that defendant, LIS
Goode. is a nonresident of the STATE
Of Missouri: YOU, said northeastern
L therefore, hereby notified OF the
filing of said petition, the object ana
general nature of which IS TO ellcre
a lien for taxes on the following
lands in Audrain county, Missouri,
Aiz: Lot 100. block 'P'. Beattys aa
dition to Mexico for The wears ls.a
1876, 1877. 1878, 1879, amounting II
the aggregate to $ll.25, and that IN.
less the said defendant be and appS
at this court, at the next termthereoL
to be begun and holden at the eohfi
house in the city of Mexico, in ssla
county, on the first Monday in u>
tober next, and, on or before t'
sixth day of said term, answer u
plead to the petition in said caus,
the same will be taken as confessee
ana judgment rendered accordingly
and it is further ordered that a cop
hereof be published, according =
law, in the Mexico Ledger, a news
paper printed and published in A3
drain county, Missouri. :,
4 true copy. Witness my hana .
clerk and the seal of ssa
[SEAI.l conrt. Done at office in Mes
leo this Goth day of JUN
Eighteen Hundred and Eightv-one'
JAMES CARROLL. CLERK.
Per W. w. Carroll. u. {. la-s'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

At a convention of experts in Kan
sas City, it was found that the lime
burned in Galloway county was by
far the best in the State. Barnes &
Houston, lumber merchants of this
city, keep this lime, as we'll as all
other building material. lS-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

B. T.. Rodman informs us that al
though the regular stock sales day is
postponed one week, on account of
the fair, that he has some stock that
will be sold on the regular day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

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's SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Samuel Bumgardncr, pin.
vs.. Divorce.
Mary Bumgardner, DIT.

Now, at this day comes plaintiff,
by his attorney, and files his pc
tition. verified by affidavit, alleging,
among other things, that said defend
ant, Mary Bumgardncr, has abScond-
ell and absented herself from hel
usual place of abode in this State 50
that the ordinary process of Law can
not be served upon her.
You, said Mary Bumgarlcr defend
ant As aforesaid, are, therefore. hereby
notified of the fling Of said petition,
the object and general nature OF
which is to obtain a decree OF divorce
from said defendant, and that he MAY
be discharged from any and all LA
bilitics growing out of said marriage
contract and, unless you be and ap-
pear at the next regular term of tli,
court. to be begun and holden in the
City of Mexico, on the LIST Monday in
October next, and plead to said peti.
ton, the same will be taken as con.
fessed and judgment rendered ac.
cordingly.
And, it is further ordered. that 4
copy hereof be published in the Mex.
leo Weekly LEDGER, Il newspaper
printed and published in the City oi
Mexico, Audaain county. Mo. \
true copy.
Witness my hand as clerk and sea-
x-....s Of said court. Affixed al
SEAL Office in Mexico this Sth day
of August, 1881.
JAMES CARROLL. Clerk.
Per ". W. Carroll, ID. {. l7-lw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Lost.

A fine Cotswold (buck) spring
lamb, with red paint on rump. Amy
information Or the return of the above
animal will be literally rewarded.
ROBERT A. POFTs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Sullinger & Houston have COM
pleted Ricketts, & Emmons' new
building. Ricketts, & Emmons have
moved into this while Sullinger &
Houston remodel their old building,
when they will move back. James
NJ. Bush will occupy the new building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
What the Ledger Would Love to See.

Every farmer have a large pond.
Gas and water works in Mexico.
Church troubles nipped III the bud.
Every lady getting ready to attend
the fair.
Ice Cream parlors supplied with
napkins.
Housebreakers and thieves less
plentiful.
Who the scandal mongers will talk
about next.
A coal war in Mexico similar to
the coal oil war.
A scandal too utterly utter for la
dies too talk about.
Some of this weather "cornered''
up for next winter.
A '1audable flow of people" out
to the fair next week.
How We would have done without
street sprlnklers this summer.
Some people follow the example of
trees-keep some things in the shade.
Postmaster George Poteet distrib-
ute mail matter before the train gets
in,
Two street sprinklers running in
and around the fair grounds during
the fair.
President Joe Potts get credit for
the hard work he is doing for the
fair association.
Every farmer who has a pond
write to the fish commissioner for a
few German carp.
A big crowd at the fair on the
opening day as the ring programme
for that day is attractive.
When a mans money is gone his
friends not drop off like buttons from
a pair of ready-made pants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

George Hablutzel is engineering a
movement to get Leslie Hartley par
doned out of the penitentiary. We
think he will succeed. Leslie, TO
some extent, at least was the victim
nf nlrpumefanooo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
St.Fayeu,

From my farm, 4 l-2 miles north
of Laddonia, OIL Aug. 18th, one red
and white COW, would weigh about
1900, notch in right ear, yoke marks
on each side of neck. Liberal re.
ward will be paid for her return.
r. BUNSTIEN, Laddonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

NOW, at this day, come plaintiffs.
~ by their attorneys, and file their
amended petition herein, and on their
motion it was by the court ordered
that order of publication issue for
Samuel I. Martin, Roger q. Drake,
kebccca Martin and her trustee.
-, and Jno. Martin, JAS. Martin.
Carter Martin, Lizzie Martin. nom
residents Of the state of Missouri.
You, said nonresident defendants.
are therefore hereby notified of the
filing Of said petition, the object and
general nature of which is to obtain
a judgment of partition among such
as are found to be interested in
the following described lands. to-wit:
h southwest quarter and west half
southeast quarter and the south half
northwest quarter, and southwest
fourth of northeast quarter, section
th~lrty-one, township tiftv-two, range
eleven, and southeast quarter and
southeast fourth northeast quarter
section thirty-six, township fittv-two,
range twelve west. containing five
hundred and sixty acres. more or
less, situate i'll the county of Audrain.
'''f IN VI" "a ~ tilSdSt Iutti tI
section twenty-four, and west half
southeast quarter of section twenty
four, and northeast fourth northeast
quarter section Twenty-Five, all IN
township tifty-one, range twelve,
situate in Boone county, state OF
Missouri; and unless you be and APP
pear at the next regular term Of this
court, to be begun and held AT tht
court house in the city of Mexico. on
the first Monday in October next,
and plead to said petition according
to law, Judgment will be rendered aS
prayed for.
1t is further ordered that a copv
hereof be published, according to
law, in the Mexico Weekly Ledger, a
newspaper printed and published in
III the city of Mexico, Mo.
y true copy. Witness my hand rs
..-....* clerk and seal ofsaid court.
SEAL Affixed at Office in Mexico
s this 29th day Of July, 1881.
JAMES CARROLL.
lo-iw Circuit Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Accepted.

The Mexico Gun Club sends greet
ing to the Thompson Gun Club and
says ''put up your $50 or shut up"
The match will come Off during the
fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
For Sale.

Geo. Hamilton, 2 miles south of
Mexico, has 100 head Of sheep for
sale-ewes and wethers. Will be
sold cheap. 17-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

We have not room for the score of
Tuesdays shooting. John Spots
wood broke ten straight balls. He
then broke seventeen out of twenty,
carrying off the badge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The Snider Brothers have rented
J. W. Towns pottery for one year,
They are live, go-ahead gentlemen.
having fifteen years experience, and
will put things right through.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The Galloway County Fair being
postponed will bring a host of people
from that county to our Fair. The
people of Galloway county like to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
l9-2w

J. w. Town has rented his pottery
to II. Ii. Snider & Bro. for | year
from Aug. 20, 1881. As far as prac.
tlcable, Mr.. Town would be glad to
have his old friends patronize Mr..
Snider & Bro. 19.2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

a mar that will strike a woman,
especially when said woman is a half
idiot, deserves to be cowhided. We
frain from particulars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The thoroughbred bull''Joe Scott"
at our residence near Santa Fe, Mo-,
Sept. 3rd, 1881. "Joe Scott" is 6
years old, and n of the best bulls
in the State.
J. N. & G. G. DAVIS,
I9-2w Santa Fe, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
A Mistake,

The Lteuigencer Tuesday uninten-
tionally created a false impression by
stating that Mrs. Mary Vincil had
taken out a marriage license. As a
matter of fact, the party that took
out the license was Miss Mary Fran
els Vincil (col). Mrs. Mary B. Vincil
nee Miss Mary Smith, has no idea of
getting married-in fact. does not
even receive company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Willard Carroll showed the Mober-
ly boys how a Mexico youth can
shoot. Hurrah for ''mouse."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Farmers, if your hogs are not
thriving, Or if there is any evidences
of disease among them, Dr.. Haas
hog remedy will put them in good
shape. Sold by Smothers & VOORHEES,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Young men should be careful about
dropping remarks. They may be
picked up by a bigger man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

1t has discovered an absolute cnre
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 10 pre-
ven suffering, and save money, by
applying a Days Kidney Pad. I.wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The parties who have been taking
photographs on our streets for the
past few days ere arrested when
about to leave Tuesday night, on
suspicion of being the same fellows
who broke into Gill & CARROTS store
Saturday night. They had plenty of
straps but no cutlery, and were re-
leased.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
To the Public

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to call and settle, as / am
about to change my place of business.
Mrs. NJ. F. GIBBS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The building in which Joe and Vic
Barth have their clothing store is to
be remodeled. They will occupy both
the first and second floors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Sixty pairs ladies' French kid opera
slippers at S1.50, worth So. Fifty
pairs cmldrens kid opera slippers at
81, worth Sl.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. MIrCHELL'S SHOE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

r. S. Todd, of Galloway county,
has bought land near Rush Hill, this
county, and will move over into the
s'garden spot of the State"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
DIED.
Obituary Notices over five lines will be
charged for at the rate of SO n line.

4 charKed for at the rate OF so n line.
! On the 18th inst, AN infant son of +. G. an,
VI. j.. Waters, of whooping cough.
III tllis city. last Friday, Lewis, infant son o
Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. kemper.
! The funeral services were conducted by Rev
r. J.fwheat.
Onlthe 18th inst. Mrs. Martha Wigs, of thi'
county.
Rev. T.. j. Gooci conducted the funeral ser
vices. Fulton and Paris papers please copy.
August -. ISL, OF congestion Of the brain, a
his residence III Ottawa. MAS, h. r. Williams
aged Il years. x months. 10 days.
He was born in Fairfield county. Ohio, NOV
"a, 1899, came vest to Mexico. Mo-, in 1860, t,
Kansas i'll 1877. To Ottawa in Sept. 1880.
August ~, 1851, near Martinsburg, OF consump
ton. Mrs. Sarah Hart
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

One of the boys who were arrested
for stealing watermelons from l.. B.
Cudworth last week was fined IS and
costs ; the other 81 and costs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The notorious Billie Rider of St.
Louis, last week, fatally cut a friend
at Hot Springs, Ark. Pity he was
not killed himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Thomas Board is building a fine
residence in Mexico. He is going to
retire from business and educate his
children. Mexico is the place to
educate your children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

We hSse just received a letter from
our friend Johnny Ricketts,. The
family are all we'll. He is visiting
the caverns at Luray, Va.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The doctors may kill the President.
but no power on earth a 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-otfice.
lS-4W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Collins and robes at HINES. /
Academic School for Rows.

Rev. MI. 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. 1Stt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

DR.. Pipino is having Cassidy &
Bell build'him a new fashioned bug
gy to drive while visiting county pa
tients.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

Sixty pairs ladies Fren ii Kid opera
slippers at sl.50, worth Sd. Fifty
pairs childrens kid opera slippers at
81. worth 81. %, 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 SroHr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

The Mexico Fair is coming of
rain or shine, and, what is more, we
are going to have a good fair. There
will be plenty of water on the grounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

travelling TTIrtts,
Last Saturday night Gill 4 Gar
ret's hardware store was broken into
from the alley in the real and about
$500 worth of pocket and table
knives, razors, scissors, etc., stolen
The thieves attempted to climb up and
enter second story, but failing in
this broke open the back door. A
liberal reward is offered for the cap
ture of the burglars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25
Our EurOpean ExcuralonIata.

Good news! Mr.. E. NJ. Jenkins,
manager of the Getty of Berlin the
vessel our Mexico excursion party
sailed in from New York on the 9th
of August, telegraphed from Queens
town that they had made the passage
in eight days and three hours. This
was remarkable quick time. We ex.
pect to hear from them soo as to the
details of their voyage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-08-25

There is to be a grand basket meet
ing at Laddonia on the fourth Satur-
day and Sunday in this month.