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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-09-29

- caused by Do
rangement Of Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.
BAD Breath; Pain In the Side, sometimes the
pain Is fe, under the Shoulder. blade mistaken for
rheumatism general loss OF appetite: Bowels
generally costive sometimes alternating with lax;
the head Is troubled with pain, is dull and heavy,
with considerable loss Of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation ofleayng undone something
which ought to have been done; a slight, dry cough
and flushed face is sometimes an attendant, onen
mistaken Tor consumption; the patient complains
OF wesfness and debility: nervous, easily startled:
feet cold or burning, sometimes prickly sensation
OF the skin exists; spirits arc low and despondent,
and, although satisfied that exercise would be bene.
heial, yet one can hardly summon up fortitude to
w TIN TACT, distrus,s every remedy. Several
OF the above symptoms attend the disease but cases
have occurred when but few Of them existed, ye,
examination after death has shown the Liver to
have been extensively deranged.
1t should be used by all persons, old and
young, whenever any of the above
symptoms appear.
Persons Travelling or Living In Uu-
healthy Localities, by taking dose occasion.
ally 70 Keep the Liver in healthy action, will avoid
all Malaria, Bilious attacks, Dizziness. Nau.
sea, Drowsiness, Depression Of Spirits, etc Ii
will inNgorate like glass Of wine, but is no In.
toxicating beverage.
If You have eaten anything hard Of
digestion, or feel heavy after meals, or Sleep
.S'' az "sh'' TAKE uose ana you VIII be relieved.
Time and Doctors Bills will be saved
by always keeping the Regulator
In the Housed
For, whatever the almcnt NAV be. A thoroupblx
SAFE purgative, Alternative and tonic can
never be out Of place. The remedy is harmless
and does not Interfere with business or
pleasure.
1T IS PURELY VEGETABLE.
ana mas az the power and efficacy Of Calomei or
Quinine, without any Of the injurious after effects
=, Governors Testimony.
simmons Liver Regulator has been in use in my
family for some time, and | am satisfied IL Is a
valuable addition to the medical science
j. Gill SHoRrHr, Governor Of Ala.
Hon. Alexander II. stephens of Ga.
says: Have derived some benefit from the usr Of
Simmons Liver Regulator, and wish to give il a
further trial.
1.-THE only Thing that never fails to
Heleve."-I have used many remedies for Dvs.
Pepsia, Liver Affection and Debility, but never
bave found anything to benefit me to the extent
simmons Liver Regulator has. | sent from Min
such medicine, and would advise all who are sim.
iary affected to give it trial as it seems the only
thing that never fails to relieve
+. M. JAssRy, Minneapolis, Mimi
Dr. Il: w. Mason says; From actual ex-
perience IN the use Of Simmons Liver Regulator in
my practice have been and am satisfied TO use
ana prescribe 1t as purgatiye medicine
Bs3S> Take only the Genuine, which ,,,y,vs
mas on the Wrapper the red Y Trademark
ana signature or j. Ii. ZEILIN g. CO,
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Uncle Toms Cabin.

From the Utica, N. Y. Herald.
The Boston Ideal Uncle Toms
Cabin Company presented that drama
in the Opera House, last evening, to
an excellent audience. The attrac-
tons of the grand Republican torch
light parade could not keep the peo-
pie away from their favorite play.
The company gave II Of the best
presentations of Mrs. Stoves famous
work that has ever been cen in Utica.
Little Pansy'' personated Eva. She
is the smallest, brightest, prettiest
and sweetest child actress on the
stage. She enunciates with remarka-
BILE d%istinctness and has q true appre-
hension of the role. Miss Blanche
Slader's Topsy was exceedingly good,
and she was recalled three times for
songs and dances. The Quaker and
Yankee characters were well done by
B. Webster Reed. John H.. Harvey
made an excellent Uncle Tom, and
Miss Nelson's Eliza gave general sat.
isfaction. Manager Gibson has good
reason for feeling proud of his com
pany. 1t is the best entertainment al
popular prices that is now before the
public.
This excellent company will appear
at the opera house in this city Tues
dap evening. April 4.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Mansfield, editor of the New Flor
ence Optic, we see, has been fred out
of the M. f. Church for libeling a
brother in the church. We do not
know the points of the case but do
not think Mansfield a man to libel any
one. We think there is some mis-
take and trust, that although out Of
the church in this world, he will be
found not wanting when weighed in
the balance. 1t is a serious matter to
be put out of the earthly church, but
sometimes the parties who put you
out will be put out of the church i'll
the next world where you will have a
front pew.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Down to Bed RocL

A. l.. Better will sell you Stoves
tinware, glassware, queensware. do
your job work and repair tinw,.o
sell you the best washing machine
made on trial; is also agent for ,ho
best sewing machine made-the I ;nht
Running Improved Howe-at hsa'
rock prices. Come and see mo a. ~
Tomlinson building, 5 doors so.1h
from the southwest corner of ~.
square.
L will also open a grocery store as
Tompson Station, with a full I'm ne
groceries, tinware, sewing mach;nos
washing machines, and take ranS
iron, butter, eggs and all kindS of
produce in exchange for goods
1 respectfully solicit a liberal s,,,r
of public patronage at both Mex;no
and Thompson. Respectfullv.
A. L. BRTzER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
DIED,

On Thursday, the 10th inst, JAMES
ARTHUR, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
+. Griffee.
The funeral services were conducted
Friday by the Rev. DR.. StOddert at their
residence on Promenade street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffee have the sincere sympathy OF
their many friends in this their new home.
They nave been in Mexico but a few short
days, and have lost their only child, but,
have the one sweet consolation that "O1
such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
Among other kind friends Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffec wish to thank the following par
ties for thoughtful and appreciative at
tention: Mrs. James Carroll. Mrs. DR.
Pipino, DR.. and Mrs. Russell, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. 7. Coatsworth, Mrs. N. Lakeland,
Mrs. r. Cardwell, Mrs. NJ. j. Miller, Mis-,
Miller, Mrs. f. Garrett, Rev. DIR. Stod-
dert, lib. c.. Gerard, A. +. Ryerson, Wood
Trimble, L. NJ. Pease, Joe Partridge
Lewis Hord and John A. Guthrie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
For Sale by SaIIee & Brooks
GAIL AND GET ONE.

". O. Lakeland, for several years
past connected with the drug estab-
iishmont, of Hon. A. Corder, has sew
erred his connection with that estab-
lishment and accepted a position with
Newman, Chestnut 4 Stephens, OF
South Pueblo, as general manager OF
their drug business. MIR. Lakeland
is one of the best drug and prescrip-
ton clerks in the west and thoroughly
understands every branch and detail
of the business, and will no doubt
fill his new position with satisfaction
to his employers and the public.
Wills many friends on this side of
the river wish him luck and prosperi-
ty and hope that he may not forget us
in his new field of labor.-Pueblo,
Col, Chieftdin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Land League Ball.

The Land League ball came off
last Friday night as advertised in the
LEDGER and was a grand success.
The managers deserve great credit
for the interest displayed in making
every one have good time. The mu-
sic was good and the boys danced all
night and went home in the morning.
About 500 was made which will be
sent to the Irish World, of N. Y,
whence it will go to Ireland for the
benefit Of the oppressed. No peo-
pie are 0 patriotic than the Irish,
for which they deserve great credit.
An example for other example.
Big beginnings sometimes appear
to have small endings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
ssLedger" on Water.

? We have been repeatedly asked
how we stand on the water works
question. In reply we wish to say
that the LEDGER is in favor of water,
gas, macadam and everything else
that will add to the improvement and
building up of our city. We are in
favor of conservative enterprise
just the same for the city, as if for
ourself. Let us see where we are
going to get the money, then go
ahead. We are also in favor of SUBJ
hitting a proposition of some kind
to the people, and whatever they say,
the LEDGER will advocate and it
should be done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
To the Public.

The board of directors of the fair
grounds are compelled to take s,,.on.
uous measures to protect the pronortr
OF the association. 1t has I'm
wantonly destroyed-glass, sash dno,s
and fences have been from t;mo 80
time destroyed and replaced. W. IN.
tend to protect ourselves to the fill,
extent of the law. and parents viii 40
well to caution their boys not to onter
the fair grounds without permission
from the board, as the board have
given authority to make arrests md
punish all such trespassers.
By ORDER BOARD.
Mexico, Feb. 25, 1882.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

The Colorado Mineral Specimen Com
panv have added a new feature to their
business, which consists of a very hand
some collection of Mineral specimens,
embracing Il large variety of Colorado
Minerals. They have made up these Cab
inets for the express purpose of sending
east, as demands have been constantly
made upon them for Collections OF this
kind, which would include a large variety,
at a small cost. These cabinets are little
daisies, and will be an ornament to any
parlor. They are well worth the small
price asked for them, which is only Two
Dollars.-Idaho Springs Advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Successful Collecting.

The following letter was received
by Collector Dobyns from State
Auditor Walker:
To b. +. Dobyns, Collector, Mexico, Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY, March live
enclose you statements of your 1881
accounts, both for general and rail
road taxes, showing balance, &c,
You should feel highly gratified with
your success in collecting the reve'
nue., az evidenced by your very small
delinquent lists returned.
Yours truly, JOHN WALKER,
State Auditor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
The dogs must 90!

The dogs must 90.
Who'll be the next Recorder?
What is home without a night-key?
yOw you see me and now you don't.
1ty election one week from next
sday.
L time is money, money is hours.
4py thought.
Nme tall timber is being dcadcnc'
bounty election.
The LEDGER had a circulation of
$4,000 last week.
We learn that one of our druggists
70 be married shortly.
Rhat got the matter with the water
Ftion all of a sudden?
Shen a man gets above his bust
3 he is bound to fall off.
IN. Gordon bought a lot of fine
PILE in Columbia last week.
mothers 4 VOORHEES, are refitting
charging their ware house.
SFeral buildings in Centralia lost
ii roofs by the wind Tuesday.
IAe wife of the late Bishop Mar
lied at Fredericktown last week.
here will be a big wedding in
Eneo three weeks from next We'd
hay.
the party who poisoned our NAL
cat wanted him for sausage they
call.
lie water works proposition will
Ne submitted at the coming city
Zion.
.A. John 7. Crisp was found not
!, and the jury was out only four
ates.
re and Vic Barth have returned
Q the East with a new stock of
g goods.
he annual conference of the NJ.
.Aurch will meet at Cllillicothc on
Lay, March p.
-R LEDGER opens the county
T'gn this week by announcing
: Wallace for Collector.
'Ahaon & Potts have made ar
:anents to supply their customers
Ne from Michigan this summer.
" wanted to learn photographing.
steady and willing to work,
iced not apply. Call at LEDGER
'e night of April 10th, Easter
ag, Mrs. Gardner gives a con-
3.'hleh will embrace the best tai
athe city.
IA boy did not say anything, but
10y, when he read out to a whole
his definition of pretext, he
I'd a sensation.
4-assls as good as a mile, remarked
jarrett last week, as he stuck
Sfow tooth between his toes in.
Of through his foot.
~'y adverties that she wishes {
WI to take charge of a first.
Aa'' She should marry a Ger
s0ung fellow we know.
harper is rebuilding two more
houses destroyed by the late
ae Will complete the block as
he can get the brick.
Will read two chapters ever,
and three On Sunday 70,
"a the bible through in a year
and see if we are not right.
residence of Bob Lockridge
). Mexico, was destroyed b,
week together with all tn
goods. Insured for $500
nas become of our new oper'
II looks as though our oil
ss.s not going to be fixed a
ana that the new one wa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Call the Cenncil.

To the Editor OF the LEDGER:
MEXICo, Mo-. March 22.-The law
says city councils shall not spend
nor than the income for that year,
and shall not collect more than soc
tax on the hundred dollars, except
for previous debt. Can any one tell
where the money has gone that was in
the treasury when the present council
came into office or what has become
of the levy of zoe on the 500 for the
Haden debt? j. +. L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

The Paris Mercury is one of the
most facetiously humorous papers We
ever read. Some of the most bril-
liant and sparkling gems of wit cma-
nate from the sanctum of that paper
via the scissors. We have been at
loss for sometime to know who did
the funny work for that grave organ,
but last week the scales fell from our
eyes, as it were. They reproduced,
as original, the joke on the LEDGER
about the shiny egg with a photo Of a
goose on it, from the CoHamay Ga
zette and gave them no credit. We
would love to know what kind of a
photo the Paris Mercury maj would
leave on the egg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Mrs. Muldrow, south side of the square,
has lust received a handsome stock of
spring millinery goods, hats, bonnets, fine
laces, ribbons, &C. If you want to see the
nobbiest hat in the city-and one that is
cheap-give her a call. This is the place for
real bargains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
THE HOLY SABBATH.
a NEAT PAMPHLET,

Embracing two discourses by ELDER T.
r wur,T. These discourses were preach-
cd in this city, and have received the
hiobost commentator. DIR. ). III. VIM
cent, the. great Sabbath school man. says
IF them. ..Your tract on the Sabbath Is
a compact and forcible presentation Oh the
aroumapts.n DR.. Mcdonald writes the
title nsoe. and gives the following strong
endorsement: "Bro. Wheat has done
wood service in clearing the Divine lnsti-
tuition of weakening misapprehenslons,
and in setting it forth in the strength OF
it's universal character"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
And Still They Go.

Lee Wilson, of this county, had IL
sheep killed by dogs last week.
c. B. Crews had % sheep killed by
the dogs a few days since. .
A farmer living near Salt River
Church had 10 sheep killed by dogs
last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
She was a Boston woman !: tall. t

She vas a Boston woman tall, thin,
with false curls and a sour yisage.
Beside her sat her husband, a little,
meek, demure-looking man, who
seemed incapable of boldness OF
speech OF action. Presently a guest
at the other end of the table bawled
out at the top of his voice, "Waiter,
fetch the vinegar cruit." Then the
demure-looking little man turned te
her and said, "Dovey, somebody
wants you.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Capt. d. f. Shea wishes to thank
his many friends who desired to have
him make the race for councilman in
the 2nd ward, but on account of his
private business, and the fact that
the interests of this ward will be well
represented by another man, declines
to become a candidate,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

We have it from the best authority
that 1000 women are in love with ,hc
manufacturer Of the pearl O'Fallon
Flour" Norris x Co. have the OK
qusite pleasure of announcing that
they can furnish this celebrated brand
of flour to the good people of Mexi-
co in any quantity desired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

When You See a Friend Suffering
with dyspepsia, sick headache, bill
l~iousness or any kindred disease, adj
wise him to go to the nearest drug
store and procure a bottle of Simmons
Liver regulator. 1t eve fails to re-
lieve and cure.
Buy the only Genuine in White
Wrapper, with red l., prepared only
by ]. II. Zeilin & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

From the Missouri Republican of
the 9th inst. we clip the following:
1.-The Covenant Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company has enjoyed %uninter-
ruptedly the confidence and esteem
of our most prominent citizens. 1t is
of the class of life insurance compa-
MES that has been tried and found
true. Its management has been care
full and conservative. Its officers
have always been men highly respect
ed in our commercial community and
have only been changed or removed
by sickness or death" 1t is certain
gratifying to us as journalists to be
able to write in a complimentary man.
ner of one Life Company and that one
a home company, and when it is re-
membered that this is the only COM
pany that makes deposits with the
State covering its entire liability to
its policy holders, we may safely say
go to its agents and procure your life
insurance without fear of loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
A man should not shift his platform

4 man should not shift his platform
to suit the crowd he is talking to. If
he Is in favor of water works, he
should say so if not, he should say so.
Don't he for water because it is pop
ular, and when YOU find you are not
popular being for water, then he OPP
poScd 10 if.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

We desire TO call attention to the al
vertisement of the Colorado Mineral ST.
linen Company, elsewhere in our co,,,,rs
This is a good chance to secure ~ lin,
collection of Geological wonders nn,,h
in addition to their rare beauty are ali Ia
beled,so thai the po>Sessor of a Cahinet
may become quite a mineralogiSt. 1hor
make a specially of these small Cabinnts
but will furnish TO order cabinets of any
size andprice. Also Botanical Collections
and Fossil Remains. o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
A $1,000 Biblical Reward.

The publishers of ENTHUSIASTICALLY
offer ten valuable rewards III their
Monthly for April, among which is
the following:
We will give $4,000 in gold to the
person telling us which is the middle
verse in the New Testament Script
nres by April 10th, 1882. Should two
or mOr correct answers be receiv-
ed the reward will be divided The
money will be forwarded to the Win
ner April 10, 1882. Persons trying
for the reward must send 20 cents in
silver Ono postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will re.
ceive the May Monthly, in which the
name and address of the winner OF
the reward and the correct answer
will be published. This may be worth
$4,000 to you; cut it out. Address
RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
EaStOn. Penna,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

j. L., Mexico, Mo-: SIS a MAI
justified in obeying a law of his oun
try which he feels to be morally
wrong!'
We would not like to decide, but
would advise you to obey it if you
don't want to languish in a donjon
keen.=TeruS .NittiRQs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Exchange Bank.

The Exchange Bank is now occ,,-
pying one side of Mark Pitchers
store room while the bank room o,u
be enlarged, refurnished and a NOW
vault put it. They will soon he IN
their new quarters. In the meantime
business is transacted as uspal ot
Mark Pitchers store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Our old friend b. f. TomlinSon is i
candidate for City Recorder of Mexico,
While we have no desire to NEEDLE with
the local affairs of IL good neighbors OF
Mexico, yet if they can see their WAY
immensely to our already great weakness
for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
MARRIED.

On the 18th inst, at the residence of
Wesley Kemp, by Ed. w. c. Ridgeway,
james Saunders and Miss Mamie Kemp,
both of Audrain.
Last week, at the residence of John
Lane, by the Rev. T. j. Gooch, William
Bates and Miss Maggie Clacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Acknowledgement Mcintyre says:
Il have uniformally given it as my
opinion that the dogs should be listed
this year in all counties having a pop
uiation exceeding thirteeen thousand.
The law is plain in its provisions, and
it is not in my province to pass upon
its constitutionality.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Our country roads should be worked

in the spring. They would then set
tie and be in good condition during
the winter. As the custom is now
they are worked in the fall and are
poor all winter and in the spring are
villainous. The only remedy for this
is to work them in the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Barnum has lived seventy-two
years, and wants to live seventy years
longer. The fact that there will be
no circusses in the next world APP
pears to have discouraged the veteran
Snowman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

No stock of drugs is complete which
does not include Eller's Extract of
Tar and Wild Cherry. 1t is the hest
remedy known for coughs. colds and
all throat and lung diseases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Mr.. James Robinson. the champion
bareback rider of the world, who lives
in this county, shipped his horses to
his circus this week, and will go him.
self i'll a few days. He doesn't know
whether his circus will visit Mexico
this season or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

James Galloway and Eugene Jones
have taken control of the livery stable
owned by Mr.. Galloway, and formerly
run by Wallace & McKamy. Eugene
is a steady, deserving, live business
man, and the new firm will do a good
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Mothers will find DIR. Winchells
Teething Syrup just the medicine to
have in the house for the children. 1t
will cure colds, coughs. sore throat
and regulate the bowels. Try it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Charges j. Guiteau, the noted trag-
edian, remarks the coming season in
a one act, one scene spectacular
drama, entitled "On and Off the
Stage" The act drop used on the
occasion will be in the same old style
and the trap on the stage will be of
the usual design.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Good Mules for Sale.

We will sell, on the streets of Mex
leo, on Saturday, March 25, 10 head
of three-year-old mules, from Is to
l8 hands high.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Rheumatism. neuralgia, sprains ana
bruises WILDE relieved 10y Uncle Sans
Nerve and Bone Liniment. Sold by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Murray Il Ryerson will have their
steam laundry in full blast in a few
days. They will do a good business.
A steam laundry is one of the enter
prises long needed in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

Prof. Geo. A. Bluemm of Hanni-
bal. piano tuner. will remain here for
several days. Orders left at Mrs.
Bourne's, or at l.. B. Fetter's, will
receive prompt attention.
James Robinson, of this county,
had a pillow shipped here from Chica-
60 that plows eight and a half feet at
once. We are going out to see it
work sometime soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

w. NJ. Robinson, of Audrain, dur
ing the past week purchased two pair
of work mules at 5000 per pair; also
one large work mule for which he
paid S2OO.-Sturgeon Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

<Glascock 4 "I1ooton have opened a
coal yard in Mexico. All orders
promptly attended to: top coal deliv-
cred at the lowest rates. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23
Liberal Reward.

A red and white pointer dog, with
chain collar, has strayed from our
farm. Will pay a liberal reward for
his recovery. HAMILTON Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-03-23

In certain contingencies a man
feels the want of a beard and appre-
ciates the respect engendered by a
few gray hairs.