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Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Public School Library.

The undersigned begs leave to call
the attention OF the reading public to
the library of over 1900 volumes
now in the public school building
and under the management of the
Literary Society of the public school.
1t is the purpose of the management
TO constantly add standard books by
authors of the highest character, and
to make an effort, as far as the youth
OF the community is concerned, to
turn the current of reading into the
proper channels. To this end, we
ask the encouragement and patronage
Of the public.
Certificates Of life and annual
membership will be issued. for which
fees of ten and two dollars respec-
lively will be charged
Persons holding these certificates
will be entitled to the use of the
library under the rules prescribed by
the Management.
E. r. LOCKE, Librarian.
We receive the above as we go to
press and only have time to state the
following points, which are facts:
| No assistance has been asked. The
school board has never assisted.
though authorized by law to do so a
their discretion.
Pupils of the high school have earn
ed and paid for all they have.
Libraries are the great needs of the
community. Trashy literature is the
curse of the times, and the amour
of this kind read by the young, i
alarming.
This enterprise will succeed; it ha'
the energy to back it and carry i
through. 1t will grow at the rate o
500 volumes per year.
Let every friend of public educa
ton do something to help on this i'm
portant enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Fire Company.

Mexico nov has q fire company
with salaried officers, organizet az
follows: Chief, D. +. shea; assist
ant chief, r. NJ. White; first hose
director, Harry Day; second hose
director, B. F. Dobyns; engineer,
George Michael. The company will
at once go into training, and be pre-
pared to do good work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Look up! Look down! Look out! Look IN!
And see where you can get the best
bargains. l have just received a
large and fine stock of French and
American calf and kip skins, and am
now ready to furnish ahy one with
boots and shoes from the finest scwed
boot OF shoe to the heaviest kip. All
kinds of repairing done promptly
and in a workmanlike manner. Please
give me a call and see both stock and
work. All work warranted to give
satisfaction, and prices at a living
rate. Shop: Southeast corner OF
square, over Squire Hooton's office.
See sign of Fashionable Boot and
Shoemaker. c. NJ. PRUETT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
GEORGE p. SMITH, Teacher.
SMALLPOX.

The city council last Monday night
engaged the services Of Drs. Mac
farlane and Russell to vaccinate the
poor Of the city. 1t is the wish Of
the council that every one be vaccin.
mated. Those who are not able to
pay will be served, the city footing
che bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We have Al present as good a
county court as any county in the
State-if not better. Judges Carter,
Douglass and Griggsby are three rep
r~esentative men OF the county. They
ere all substantial citizens, and will
not work for their own or any other
individual interests, but for the good
of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

L. Phillip, the ''star" clothing man,
has gone East to purchase a stock Of
goods. He will be absent about q
week, and will bring lack with him
the best and most complete line of
clothing and gents furnishing goods
ever brought to this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

The sheriff of Randolph county was
IN Mexico with a prisoner bound for
Jefferson city last week. At dinner
time he unhandcuffed his bird 30 he
could eat. The prisoner made a dash
for liberty, and would have escaped
if the negro porter Of the Ringo House
had not taken the sherifrs pistol and
followed the prisoner to the brush
just south of the depot, where be
freed his man and brought him back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

February rs and 26-sure. That is,
the great and learned Doctor Paracel-
sus will visit Mexico on the above
dates. Let none fail to consult with
him and his able assistants. He will
prescribe for you at very reasonable
rates. Prescriptions (tickets) SO, IS
and rs cents. February rs and 26-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Our subscription list is daily in
creasing but from no point do We
receive more encouragement than
from Laddonia. We have q large
list OF subscribers at that postof1ce.
The merchants of that city knowing
this, take advantage of the fact and
advertise quite literally in the
T.rDcpR
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We learn that Col. Hay don and
j. f. Jacoby are going to put out
5000 strawberry plants this spring.
They are going tc plant all the diff
ferent varieties as an experiment to
see how the cultivation of strawber-
ries in Mexico will pay. We be-
speak for this new enterprise great
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Removal.

Messrs. Wiggington & Watts nave
To the corner Of Washington
Promenade Sts., { Vests new bu,la-
;rel where they are fully prepared to
a,.sn,lv the wants of all their FRIENDS
.aa af customers in the line OF choice
s.srle and fancy groceries. ihey
a.;.s . call and inspection OF gooos
and prices. Country produre .ake1
~ exchange for goods. 44-2w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Dick Speed, of the Warrenton Ban
ner, was called on to apologize last
week, and threw the party demand
ing the apology down his stairs and
nearly broke his neck. 1t is strange
that men are cver foolish enough to
refuse to apologize.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

There have heen remarks made on
our streets that there was small pox
in the city. Mayor Bassford, who is
always prompt to defend the interests
of our city, had the matter investi-
gated at once. There has been and
is no small pox in or around Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We are sorry to learn that some
one bears malice toward r. n. Mu-
sick, formerly q lawyer of this city.
He now lives in Douglass county Mo,
and while sitting with his two chill
dren near him was shot from the win
dow. 1t is not known who fred the
shot. Both Musick aud one of the
children ere severely, if not dan
gerously wounded.
Rumor says Music is dead, but We
are unable to say we tried to reach
him him with a telegram but failed.
A man that would shoot another
through his window while his two lit.
tie children would do anything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We are sorry to learn that w. C..
Hicks is selling out his stock Of goods
preparatory TO moving back to Lex.
ington to live. He has a good bust.
ness there, is a clever young bust
ness man and we wish him success.
He is the son-in-law of j. NJ. Marina.
duke, of this city. Society will re-
gret the l,ss of Mrs. Hicks nee Mis-:
Lizzie Marmaduke.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Prof. Shell. of this county, who
has been teaching school at Contra
Ina, had to dishand his school last
| week on account of smallpox in that
village There are now at least q
hall dozen cases at Centralia. He il
! now at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

DR.. j. S. Potts and wife have ouI
thanks for an invitation to their crys.
tai wedding. Only the distance to the
'.Golden State keeps us from being
present. DR.. Potts is q friend to be
valued, and the LEDGER knows him te
be one of its slaunchest friends. Nj
this couple live to celebrate mshy,
many, many more anniversariea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Crvatal Wedding.

Last Monday night, Mr.. and Mrs.
wi H. " alker, of this county. cele
bJated their fifteenth wedding ami
ykrsary with a crystal wedding. 4
hroe number of friends were pres
lant. A social dance was engaged in
and the supper was bountiful and ele'
CANT. May the happy couple enjoy
many anniversaries.
List Of presents will appear mex
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
W-2.OW--SLW.

.,r, bound to increase our sub
-. list IN 1881 to 1000. We
,a,s more than 800, and IN
s-o obtain the desired 1000 sce
: and The Ledger to ne'r subscribers
!. .n,anee ofthis gear Gr$I.M cash
.s,oace. "1he Great Religious
r.u,,, until January I, 1882, for
.M Subscribe now!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
FIRM FRIENDS.
The Ledger Flourishes Encouraged by
Old and New Friends---"Paid Ups"
Since Feb. =, 1881.

G.. d. Phillips pays up to Januarv 1882.
ii. Fl. Allen is a new subscriber this week.
A.. NJ. Harrison pays for a year this week.
h. n. Pegfam, Mexico. No.. Is now q suhserib-
Or tothe Ledger.
rs. Underwood pays up to January 1852.
Finley Bryan is this week a new subscriber.
r.. !. Freeman pays for one year.
Ben Northcutt is a new subscriber.
j. [. Morris called last Monday and paid for
the Ledger one year for himself, and one for 7.
I. Morris and one for j. W. Coons. Thanks.
W. c. Pasqueth pays for one year.
z. w. Tureman sends the Ledger one year to
Miss Ada Wigginton at Calhoun. Mo.
ID Frields pays up to January 1852. He says
ne wants a paper that gives the news without
fear or favor.
5. Blankenship. of Yonng's Creek, called last
Saturday and got credit for one year.
Chas, Slime, Benton City, dropped s1.50 with
us this week.
Thos. Hendrix, of Littleby. now gets the Led
ger.
CT. Hook sends the : edger to Il. F. Williams.
&. I. Clark called last Saturday and paid up
to January 1882.
PIT. Gentry, Of Sturgeon, gets credit for one
year.
G. Il. stephens, Concord, Mo-, is a new SUBJ
udhhS 10 buFSe0iS.
". s. Harrison gets a credit this week.
robert Graham gets credit this week for the
Ledger one year. lie also pays a year for VIM.
hoffman,, who is in Texas.
Giiieiand & Co., of Laddonia are new subscrib-
ers to the Ledger. The Ledger has many warm
friends at Laddonia.
Dr.. Allison. of this city, gets credit for 80. He
appreciates a good paper.
Mrs. W. c Walker has our thanks for $3.50
for a year. She nants the news.
w. d. Gardner. of Warrensburg, who gets
credit for two years, says the Ledger is a well
come weekly letter.
&C. Emmy, OF Wellsvllle gets credit for three
years this week.
j. W. johnson, of Martinsburg, is a new sub
scriber this week. He is one of AudraIn's best
farmers.
M. n. order, of Martinsburg. gets credit for
1884, He is a solid friend to the Ledger.
VIZ s. Trimble. of Concord, gets credit to jan
uary 1882.
J.H. Hill, Of Queen City, gets the Ledger dur
ing 1881.
M. Hill, one of Audrain's staunchest citi-
zens. gets credit this week for $3.50.
John Gross, the proprietor of the new barber
shop. Is now a subscriber to the Great Religious
| Weekly.
| VII. Busy. OF ohio, is a new subscriber to
the Ledger.
B. F. Tomlinson pays up to January 1882.
A Ellis. ofWindfall, Ohio, is a new subscriber
this week.
J. Whitenbulser gets credit for s2.5o this week
W. v. Roberts. of Lanes Station. ILL.,, is a new
subscriber this week.
w. X. Potts pays for the Ledger to January, /
1882.
Judge Shell sends the Ledger to Jas. Cox, OF
Tennessee.
W NJ. Crowson is a new subscsiber this week.
W. B. Deahner now gets the Ledger at Little.
by. P. {.
E. A. Collins, of Laddonla, is a new subscriber
and pays for a year.
il Buckner, Of Auxvasse, gets credit for one
year.
j. NJ. Lindsey, OF Vernon county, is a new sub.
scriber.
Webster Willis gets credit for 81 this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

The s'great religious weekly will
be sent to new subscribers from now
until the LIST of January, 1882, for
81. There is not a man in the county
but what can now afford to take the
leading newspaper in this part of the
State-the largest, cheapest and the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Jouett Tomlinson spent Sunday in
Mexico. Jouett is doing a fine bus.
mess. He is popular with his en-
ployers; with his customers; with
fellow travelling men, and last but
not least, with the ladies'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Gas that Burns.

At last we will have sure enough
eas-not gas from newspapers and
ward polit;ci ms, but gas that will
burn. See gas ordinance in this IS
.,e James D. Werden will con-
me,,ce work as soon as Inc weaehe'
,,ens- and we will soon have gas
M mistake, Mexico is a city now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Jack Cough. the popular tailor,
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 10 we'll known to our
readers. He always gives satlsfac-
ton. a. tt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

For once, Mexico had a dull Sat-
urday. On last Saturday farmers and
citizens we're all showed in, and the
consequence was that but little bust
ness was transacted. The oldest in
habitant cannot remember of another
such dull Saturday in the history Of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

By calling on J. F. Llewellyn or H. Hall and
procuring q bottle of RockyMountsin Tar Bslsam
no one need suffer from coughs. colds, sore throat
or any affection of the throat and lungs. This
cough mixture, (which contains tar and tolu,,
which has been, and still continues to be used In
the mounta ms of our western country, has prov.
en- itself to be the best cough remedy ever dis
,overed, and those suffering from coughs, colds
and sore throat should lose no time in trying to
cure themselves at once, which can be done by
using = bottle of Rocky Mountain Tar Balsam.
fo-ID1v.oo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

In this issue of the LEDGER will be
found a notice of j. NJ. Mcdonald,
general agent for Story & Camp,
piano and organ men of St. Louis
and Chicago. This is the lsrgest
piano and organ firm in the United
States-or in the world for that matter.
Mr.. Mcdonald Is we'll known to the
citizens of Mexico. Our citizens
should trade with men they know
and can trust. He handles none but
the best goods. Terms to suit the
purchaser. 2ltf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We learn that W. F. Keller, FORM
erly q sporting man of this city, who
shot James O'Neal, a telegraph ope-
rator, at Macon City recently, has
been indicted for murder in the first
degree.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

just received at Frost's grocery,
next door to p~ost-ofice, q full line of
Boone's celebrated Virginia and Mis-
souri, chewing and smoking tobacco.
Orders by the caddy promptly filled
Call and see quality and prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Mrs. Norman Lakeland fell yester-
day at the Ringo corner and broke
her arm near tile wrist. DR.. French
al once set her arm. and she suffers
no Other Inconvenience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

There IS no doubt but what our
stock sales are a. grand success.
They bring hundreds of people 10
Mexico, all of whom do more OF less
trading.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

W. HI. Johnson, now confined in
the county Jail, has our thanks for S
poem. We have not the space to
spare. He should have his poetry
published in book form.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Raffies and lotteries now seem to
be very popular. We hear there Is a
young fellow in Mexico who is trying
to get the girls to buy tickets to his
rattle, but they refuse to take chances
on him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
DIED.
Obituary Notices over five lines Will be
charged for at the rate of SC a line. :


in this city Saturday. Feb. II, Jas. Green. Of
pneumonia. His remains were taken to Boone
county for lnterment.
On the sth inst. at his residence Eve miles
west Of Mexico. d. 8. White. Of pneumonia
On last Saturday night. at the residence OF his
daughter, Mrs. Luse, Ia Littleby. N Sims
On last Saturday at the residence Of J. W.
Beatty, Mrs. E. J. Pearson> Her remains were
inferred 10 the new cemetery Monday Elder
j. 7. Lee officiating.
In this county, on the 14th inst, OF pneumonia.
kLuther. son of Pat Vance.
I'm Laddonia. on The 9th inst, Mrs. s. W. Case
aged 6 years. Her remains were inferred In
Mexico cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

The LEDGER claims to have done
its part in organizing a fire company
and procuring gas. We are now
after the water works and street
sprinkler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

There are % inmates in the Au-
drain county poor farm. The county
court inspected the poor farm last
week and found it well managed.
Some new buildings will be built at
once,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

The little county paper that tried
to re-publish all the complimentary
press notices ever written about
Roshelle for a free ticket, found the
job was too long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

John J. Steele and r. w. Tureman
now WI the drug store formerly the
property of the late DR.. Scharlrch.
They would be pleased to serve all
the old customers and the public at
| large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

February 25 snd 26-sure. The
Doctor of Alcantara, a comic opera
in two acts, will be given at the
op IRA house in this city Friday and
Saturday evenings (Feb. 25 and 26),
with elegan, costumes and a good
company. Reserved seats, so cents ;
general admission, So; gallery, rs.
The Gale of reserved seats will COM
mence on Tuesday, Feb. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

The entertainment given in this
city, last week, for the purpose OF
assisting in building a Christian
Church in Washington City, D. C..
was a success, $50 being cleared.
The members of the Christian Church
of this city-especially the ladies'
de-: er e great credit for being such
hard workers in the Lords vineyard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Stallion for Sale.

For sale or trade, one splendid
| Clydesdale stallion and Two No. l
(Kentucky bred) saddle and harness
stations. Will sell cheap. Address
Z. F. Lail, Shamrock, Galloway
no,,ntv. Mo. 44-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
sbia wrooH
Pianos ana Organs.

]. NJ. Mcdonald, of Mexico, is
agent for the world renowned Chick
ering, celebrated Decker Bros, un-
excelled Mathushek, Story 4 Camp,
Hams Bros, and Ficher pianos. The
matchless Estey and Story & Camp
organs. Pianos lower than the lowest.
Terms to suit. Send for catalogue.
2l-tf j. M. MCDONALD,
Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We should have an asylum built in
Mexico. During the last two weeks,
a dozen lunatics have been taken
through Mexico to Fulton. They
had to be kept at the Jail while in the
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

If you want to buy, sell or rent
land. confer with j. w. Daniel, who,
by personal observation, knows most
every turn, crook, and cross road in
Audrain county. Law and Insurance
Office, north side public square, Mex
leo, Mo. 42-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
School Teacher Trouble.

To the Editor OF the Mexico Ledger.
The undersigned teacher of the
school in district No. 8, township ST.,
in Audrain county. better known as
the Jesse school, wish to state,
through the columns OF your paper,
that I have been injured privately as
we'll as in my public capacity. by the
slanderous tongue of two young men
who attended said school, viz, James
Fletcher, son of Director Fletcher,
and Frank Armisted, member Of
Hopewell church; both Of whom
have been guilty of making base and
contemplate statements, which have
been clearly proven, by their own
showing, to be consummate false
hoods of the deepest dye.
And, I wish ito state further, that
Director Fletcher, of said school, to-
gether with Clyton jesse, David
Jesse, and his other allies. did circu-
late throughout said district, gross
statements of unfaithfulness which
they failed to sustain, at a meeting
called by the school board for the
purpose of investigating the said re-
porIs, and inquire into their truthful
ness. l., therefore, charge the above
named persons, II strong terms OF
condemnation, with unjustifable acts,
having a direct tendency to i"jure
me, stain the reputation OF the young
and innocent break up the school
and prevent its usefulness, and will
hold them responsible for the same.
l also ask for further space, to ten
der my thanks of deep gratitude, te
Messrs. Gass and R%odhouse, direc'
tors, and to Misses Dudley. Fetter,
Sallee. Skater, Howe, Lawder. Bar
ry, Cveasys, Scott, Day and Mrs
Tomson, patrons OF said school, for
their confidence reposed in me as
their teacher during my short so
journ among them, and the kind ant
cordial welcome which I have receiv
ed at many of their hands. At tn
same time, l d" not forget to appre
ciate the warm sympathy shown INT
by many friends who are not dlrectl..
interested.
Thanking you for SO much of you
valuable space. I am, sir,
=. Yours, &C.,
GEORGE p. SMITH, Teacher.
Feb. 18th, 1881.
I'VE know nothing of the facts i
this case. We hear that Smit
was charged with Partially and wit
Ehugging one Of his scholars Ga girl
We also learn that at a meeting Q
=, the board he was vindicated.-E
I I.pncrp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Good millet hay for sale cheap, in
any quantity and in good order, on
the farm of R. s. Pearson, about two
miles northeast of Mexico. Call at
farm, Or at the Office Of DR.. j. w.
McWilliams, Mexico, Mo. Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Abill has been introduced in the
Legislature to increase the pay OF
county judges from So to IS per day.
We trust it will be passed. Our
judges have to leave their business,
come from different parts of the
county, pay railroad and hotel fare,
and>$3 a day will not meet their
actual expenses. Five dollars per
day is little enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We will send the LEDGER the rest
Of this year to e subscribers for
s1.25 cash in advance. Now 10 the
time, only Sl.25c till January 1,
1882. tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

From a conversation had with Mr..
Frank we are satisfied that he means
business when he proposes to change
his business. ATT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Golden Eagle.

Joe & Vic Barth are making extern
sive arrangements for their man.
moth stock of spring goods. 1t will
be one of the most complete ever
brought to Mexico. 44-2w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
billiard Hall,

ssJake'' now has the billiacd hal
over his saloon and will run it in frs,
class style. Good order will be kept.
No boys allowed in the hall. Cal
and have a social game of pool or bill
Tards. 44-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Before purchasing, call and exam
inc our sewing machines We keep
the largest stock of any house in the
CITY. CLARK & TURNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

We learn that the smallpox has
broken out in Wilson township. The
oldest son Of j. H. Harrison and
Mrs. Van Vacter and her son are
down with the disease. We learn
that ono of the Van Vacter children
died yesterday. There il great ex.
element, and much feeling agains,
the nan that brought the disease in
to the neighbOrbood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Call q: I. p. C. Taylor's mannfac-
tory and examine the Centennial Bed
Spring before you buy. 20 II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Ringo 4 Clark have q f~rst-class
livery stable, and keep the best livery
horses in the city. They have gentle
Lorses for ladies 10 drive. Prompt
attention given to customers. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Go to Clark & Turner's for split
herring, bonesless Goldfish, breakfast
mackerel, in tin cans. 43 I'm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

If you want a piano or organ call
on ]. NJ. Mcdonald. He will cell
you none but the best. Terms to
suit. 2l-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

p R. Buckner, having sold his
farm in Galloway county, will have q
big sale on Wednesday, harcn zn".
S,ock men and farmers should not
fail to be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
LETTER LIST.

MEXICO. No., February 10. 1881.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining In the Post
ofice at Mexico, Audrafn County. missouri,
and which, ii not called LOT within four weeks
from date. will be sent TO the Dead Letter Once
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Go BEE the Weuber family at the
Opera House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Regular examinations 6rst Saturday
in each month. All wishing certif-
'ates must attend these.
GHoRaK D. BowNAN,
County Commissioners.
n "a A rLf 4 tone Hr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Bargains 1t Mitchell's Shoe Store
tais week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17
Business"

Bargains at Mitchell's Shoe Store
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

Qpions, turnilA. potatoes ard ftesh
cecoenuts At Clark = Tafner'a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-02-17

| Herr T Robert Person T Robert Person t2)
~ Persons calling tos letters in this list viii
please say Advertised"
~ ONCE open on sunday from IL o 'clcck, II.
toll o'clock. J. n.