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Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
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Correspondence OF s. Louis Republican.
MEXICO, Mo-, May 3.-Democratic
candidates for office are multiplying.
The Daily Intetiyencer, Il staunch, indie
pendent Democratic journal, took occa-
sion in a very sensible editorial on Mon
day evening, to speak in c~ommendatorS
terms of the action of the Democratic
central committee in adopting the -''dis-
trict school plan" of selecting delegates
to the nominating convention to be held
here On the sth inst.
This editorial displeased the s'ins," who
saw in the "di>trict plan'' a death blow
to all their hopes,and hence they have in
obliged i'll much cheap talk about militia
captains and everything else not strictly
Bourbon or confederate. They may and
probably will hear from the Colonel again
in his paper and on the stump, and they
know too well what that means.
ALPHA.
We clip the above from the st.
Louis Republican of the 4th inst.
just as soon as we are certain OF
the author we will give his name.
He is either mistaken or a rank story
teller.
The county officers took no offense
at the editorial favoring a convention.
The court house officials and all 9th
er candidates were, and are, in favor
of just such a mode of nomination
as is fair and suits the democrats of
the county. Not a word of fault has
been found with the committee for
adopting the convention plan. All
that were Fin favor of a primary
thought it was the fairest. They may
have been right, and then again they
may have been wrong. That is Meth
er here Or there. They abide the will
of the committee and if not pleased,
have never so said.
The editorial that they did not like
was one that reflected on the democ.
racy of our county officials. They
had Il right not to like it. W. have
the best and the truest of democrats
as officials. We have just as gooG
men and just as true democrats who
are running against the present in
cumbents. Let them fight it out.
AS long as none but good men anG
true democrats are running the LED
GER, at least, takes no sides.
If the Colonel wants to take The
stump it is his privilege; nc one OBJ
jects no one could object; no one
wants to object, except it might be
those for whom he would stump
The democrats of Audrain do no
bank on their "Confederate'' record
The war has long since beer
forgotten, and except for such men al
"Alpha,' would never be spoken of
The democratic party Of Audrain i:
harmonious and in fine working Or
der.
There is no doubt but s'that al
who know Col. Hutton know what
means for him to take the stump
There is also no doubt but what al
who know Col. Hutton know what i
the matter with him at the presen
ur,tipr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Memorial of ReSpect.

On the evening of the 9th inst,
Mr.. J. W. Daniel, late of the insur-
ance fraternity in this city, was the
happy recipient of a handsome pres
ent as a token from the local board
of Fire Underwriters in the form of
a beautiful silver butter dish neatly
engraved 'sPresented to J. w. Daniel
by the underwriters of Mexico, Mo-.
1882" Capt. D. E. Shea made a
neat little presentation speech, which
was replied to by Jim in an apprecia-
tive manner. Refreshments were on
the grounds, and nothing was lacking
to make the affair complete in every
narticular
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
DANCE.


Queen butterfies-Ethel Callaway
and Edna Rines.
Star dancers-May Rines and Bes.
sic Lakeland.
Other butterfies-Lena Williams.
Julia and Lena Ricketts,, and Mabe
Hord.
AMAZON MARCH.
Captain-Miss Minnie Frost. Ma.
mic Rines, Allie Morris, Nellie and
Annie Patterson, Carrie Woodward
Susie and Olivia Hord, and Lily Hisey.
MAY-PoLE.
Julia and Lena Ricketts,, Eddie
Lawder and Mabel Hord, Bob Lawdel
and Bessie Lakeland, May Rines and
Percy Hord.
CHINESE DANCE.
Percy Hord and Bessie Lakeland.
After the above fancy dances, the
ball proper began, which lasted until
Tuesday morn. The guests enjoyed
one of the most pleasant evenings Of
their lives. The music was splendid
and the ''wee sma' hours found the
young people 10th to go home.
= The ladies of the Episcopal Churcl
furnished refreshments, and were no.
only reasonable in their prices, bu'
kind in their attentions and lavish
with good things to eat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
PULLET PARTY.
The Boys Barred From the Meeting Q
the Hardin College Alumnae.

The Hardin College Alumnae met
at the Central Hotel, last Tuesday
night. The boys, press representa-
tiyes and all other animals, were shut
out. The LEDGER reporter, who
is omnipresent says the following par
ties were present and arrayed as
stated:
Misses Lulu Hord Thorne, cream
satin MORE, pink roses, diamonds.
Mrs. Henrietta Gooch VOORHEES,,
white null, tea roses.
Miss Itonia Baird, black satin mer-
villeux and flowers.
Miss Cora Burns, pink nuns veil
ing, blue silk bodice.
Miss Ella Forrist, white null, blue
silk overdress.
Miss Mary Carroll, light silk and
pansies.
Miss May Ross, tan satin combina-
ton costume with pink roses.
Miss Susie Hord, black velvet and
silk, diamonds.
Miss Belle Hisey, pink satin, white
spanish lace oyerdress.
Miss Lizzie Talbot, white null,
cardinal trimmings.
Miss Lizzie Grantham, black silk
ahd grenadine, pearl ornaments.
Miss Matte Sullinger, white muslin
dress, scarlet trimmings, hair a la
pompadour.
Miss Jennie Brown, dotted swiss,
over pink.
Miss Rosa Reed, handsome blue
silk.
Music and songs were participated
in until half past ten, when supper
was announced. The table fairly
groaned under the weight of good
things. Before taking seats at same,
the President of the Association de-
livered her welcome adde's. Gov.
Hardin being absent, his regrets were
rfead also those of Mrs Baird.
The toast to Hardin College was
responded to by Prof. Gentry. The
toast to "School Sweethearts'' by
Miss Lizzie Grantham was also
responded to in a very happy
vein. A toast to "The Host" Mr..
Hord, was neatly responded to, when
he proposed one to "The Absent
Bachelors and Widowers," to which
Miss Baird responded. Toast to
"The Brothers-in-Law," was re-
sponded to by Mr.. VOORHEES,. One
of the pleasing features connected
with the banquet was the singing OF
songs of by-gone days.
We will give it as our opinion that
the next reunion will be at the Col.
lege, and that friends will be invited.
We also return thanks to the young
ladies for a bountiful supply Of cake
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The Mexico LEDGER has no pets
among the candidates. 1t has nc
insinuations to make to crafty q
snarlish, spleenic spite. We want
the best men nominated. They are
all good men. The LEDGER will sup
port the nominees of its party now
and forever more, be they friend O
foe. Because a man is not our per
sonal friend is no reason he is not 6
good democrat and will not make al
efficient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
NiehOlS.JOneS.

On last Thursday evening, LIST inst.
Mr.. Wilbur F. Nichols and Miss Mol.
lie Jones, of this city, were married
at the residence of AID. Smith by Ell
der J.. H. Hardin. Mr.. Nichols is
assistant manager of our wooden mills
and a young man Of fine business
qualities and respected by all who
know him. Miss Jones has been one
of the best teachers in our public
SCHOOLS and has a host of friends in
Mexico. The LEDGER takes great
pleasure in chronicling this marriage
and is glad to know the happy couple
will reside here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

r. r. Arnold, G. O. Morris, E. E.
Jones ard Robt. Baker are in Texas
looking for a good place to establish
a cattle rancho. They are reliable
business inmen of means and we take
pleasure introducing them to the bus
mess men of Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Hardin College Examinations.

The examinations at Hardin Col
lege have been well attended,
although a good many of our people,
who should have been present, were
conspicuous only in their absence.
The only way to stimulate your chill
dren is to be present and encourage
them by taking an interest in their
examinations. We were very much
pleased with what we saw and heard
while present. Teachers and scholars
showed an enthusiasm and interest
that is acceptable as it is unusual.
Hardin College young ladies enjoy
advantages surpassed in no school
and we are glad they + appreciated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

1t is strange how a mar will try to
read every Democrat in the party out
of the party, and stand alone in bold
relief against the Eur sky of futurity
the embodiment of everything good,
noble and patriotic that was ever in
the party. Can it be true that old
things are becoming new, and that
the boomerang is again to become a
weapon of warfare?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

There was a heavy travel of the
better class on the jeff. City branch
last week ON account of commence
ment at Fulton, and new coaches had
to be put on. We supposed, for one
week at least, a chair car would be
added and no freight cars pulled by
the regular train, but not so. An old
coach, resembling Noah's ark, was put
on and the train was held at stations
while sheep were being loaded into
box cars better than the passenger
coach. The train men on the branch
are personiications of politeness
and patience, which helped the mat
ter out to a great extent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The greenbackers nominated a
State ticket. We have forgotten who
was nominated, but that makes no
difference. The point we wanted to
call attention to is that it did not
look as though the republicans would
nominate a State ticket. This is an
off year. The republicans will give
way to the greenbackers next time
the greenbackers will have to vote
for the republicans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Jouett Tomlinson, Ben johnson
and Wick Mason, who are committees
for the grand drummer's picnic at
Carrollton, No., ON the 10th inst,
have our thanks for an invitation.
This will be the biggest picnic ever
held in the State. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Concentrated Extract of Tobacco Sheep
Dip. Will dip your sheep at a cost of
l 1-2 to 2 cents per head, at
sM0THERs & VOORHEES,,
Druggists, East Side Public Square.
Hinze Hit Hard.

Hinze Hit Hard.
CHAPTER 1.
VIM. +. Hinze ran against a circu
lar saw financial proceeding last
week to the tune of SIS. Wednesday,
31st of May, Theo. Mcbride called
on Hinze and represented that he was
travelling for Hill & Co., furniture
dealers of Chicago, and wanted tc
sell some goods. He also stated that
he was out of ''dust," and wanted to
draw on the house, and asked Hinze
to step around to the Savings Bank
and vouche for him. Hinze had
been doing business with Hill & Co.,
and he knew that Mcbride had been
travelling for them, so he complied
with the request.
CHAPTER II.
Monday morning the draft came
protested. Hinze telegraphed to the
house, and learned that Mcbride was
a fraud, and not in their employ.
Hinze then paid the draft, and is
wiser but poorer. The nan that ever
gets Hinze to vouch for him again,
will have to be "slicker than creased
lightning
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Farmers, Look to Your INTEREST,"
If in need of cultivators, mowers,
reapers, buggies or spring wagons, we
can supply your wants. We will not
be undersold for cash or its equiva-
lent. EUBANK & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Millinery Goods at Rush Hill.

Mrs. s. Eldridge, formerly Of the Milli-
merry firm of Eldridge & Reusch, has asso-
ciated her business with Mrs. Peery 6
Vance, and the ladies assure the public
that they are now prepared, at shor'
notice. to furnish the latest styles in hats,
bonnets, ribbons, &C., and also attend te
all kinds Of dress and matchmaking
These ladies can sell you goods as cheal
as they can be bought anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Maj. Lawder's case has been set
tied. He will have to make room for
a stalwart. Arthur is removing all
men not stalwarts and as he appoints
his friend he says, ''what r we here
for if not to make ourselves solid for
next timer"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, I respectfully solicit a con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DR.. S, N, RUSSELL,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Machine extras at J. c. Huff's. Stt
No Black Horse.

We are informed that one or two
black horses are being trained for the
coming convention. Black horses are
no good in this county. If a man is
a candidate let him come out and ex-
press his views SO they a be dis.
cussed by the people, so his record
can be looked at, SO his ability can be
canvassed. Simply because we are
going to have a convention is no rea'
son a man is going to slip in through
the back door. The coming conven'
ton, as did our last one, will hang Out
q banner. mo dark horse need ap.
ply"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
MEXICO MILITARY COMPANY.
Company GA" Mexico National Guards
State Of Missouri, Organized.

At the first meeting Of the military
company last week, d. E. Shea was
called to the chair and Henri Fowler
elected secretary pro tenn.
OFFICERS.
j. Med. Ryimble, L. p. Smothers
and r. M. White, were appointed a
committee to report ON Constitution
and Bylaws.
Tuesday night the company met
again at Council Room. L. P.
Smothers was elected permanent pres
ident; Henri Fowler secretary, and
D. E.Shea treasurer.a The constitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted.
The directors of the company were
then elected.
DIRECTORs.
D. E. Shea, >R. NJ. White, L. P.
Smothers, Henri Fowler, j. Med.
Trimble.
j. E.. Bolts, J. G.. Trimble and S.
o. Lawder were appointed as a com.
mittee on uniforms.
A committee consisting of D. E,
Shea, S. 0. Lawder, j. G. Trimble,
F. Frost and R. NJ. White, was ap.
pointed to report the names of suita'
| BILE men for commissioned officers.
The company then adjourned tt
meet next Tuesday evening, wher
officers will be elected and the papers
sent to the Governor, who is com
mander in chief. The company
means business, and will, we thinl
push things right along.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The bridge, joining the Ringo and
Central hotels, will be in place by the
18th Of June. 1t will be of iron,
light and graceful, being II feet
from the ground. 1t will prove q
great convenience to guests Of the
hotels, and will be in nobody's way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The present grand jury found ''no
true bill" against Wallace Calhoun
for the shooting Of the colored man,
Patterson. Calhoun will be arrested
again, have a preliminary trial and
be bound over to appear before the
next grand jury. The prosecuting
attorney is convinced that a crime has
been committed and will do his duty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve

The best salve in the world for Bruises,
Cuts, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by ]. F.
Llewellyn. T-ly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
DIR. FRED VERNETTE.
Sick Headache, Constipation,
&C., Cured Permanently.

DR.. Fred Vernette says, Head
ache has become a frequent COM
plant of late with the human fami-
ly. If afflicted with this disease try
DR.. Fred Vernette's remedy for this
complaint. 1t has cured cases of
sixteen years standing, in proof of
this fact read the following certifi-
cate:
This certi6es that | was troubled
with headache for ten years and
tried a large number OF PLY sicians
without any relief, indeed | was in
formed by eminent medical aulhori-
ty that l could not be cured. This
headache finally disabled me from
all work and my life became a bur-
den to me l was cured in a two
months treatment prescribed by
DR.. Fred Vernette and the treat
ment was agreeable to use. If any
one doubts this statement | will an
swer all inquiries they may desire,
my residence being the Douglas Ho-
tel, Montgomery City, Missouri.
MARTHA JOHNSON.
Wife of Proprietor Douglas Hotel.
43-2w
DR.. Fred Vernctte will be at the
Jones Hotel on every Saturday to
treat the afflicted. Call and see him.
Two thirds of mankind at the
present day have become afflicted
with constipation, and all the attcn-
dant symptoms consequent upon
this condition of the system. 1t is
also a we'll known fact that all the
ordinary remedies prescribed tor this
complaint simply answer as pallia-
tives at best n the patient using
them soon relapses into a bad a
condition as ever. This disease will
cause a dizzy or giddy head, pim-
Piles upon the face, skin disease, nau-
sea of the stomach, aching pains in
the body or limbs, shortness Of
breath on exercise, coated tongue,
offensive breath, discoloration OF the
face causing the skin to assume q
yellow hue OIL brown patches upon
the face, the sufferer becomes ner.
vous, a bloating of the stomach and
lntestines with a feeling of opprcs.
sion OIL fulness occurs. Reader il
you are troubled with this complaint
why not try the only known scien-
tifc remedy for this diseased? 1t is
prepared in liquid form, contains nc
poisons, you can eat and drink what
you please without danger. This
remedy is pleasant TO take being
disguised with a tropical fruit thai
every one admlres, and is the only
known remedy that will permanent
ly cure this disease. This remedy
is prepared by the Doctor from non.
poisonous herbs under his persona
supervision and has been prescribed
by him for the past sixteen year.
with the greatest Gee You car
obtain trial bottle of this remedy
any Saturday at the Jones Hotel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Gov. Crittenden says no arrange
ment has been made, is being made
or will be made for the pardon Of
Frank James. All this gush is sim
ply bosh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The Catholics of Mexico will cele-
brate the Fourth of July with a Pic
Mic to be held near Mexico. Agood
time may be expected. Full particu-
lars next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
ANYTHING for News.

Bob White, of the Mexico LEDGER, ha.
a corner on the ~foremanship of %coroner's
%juries. He gets there every time.-War
rentOn Banner.
Anything, friend Speed, to getthe new
We would be willing to sit on a "corner'
of the moon for a month in order to get {
news item for our readers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
The Sanitary Effects

of Simmons Liver Regulator upon the
nervous system, Frustrated by long
suffering with dyspepsia, constipation
and kindred diseases, is without a
precedent.
Buy the only Genuine in White
Wrapper, with red Z, prepared only
by J. H. Zeilin & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The editor of this paper is now a
member of the Mexico Gun Club.
We mention this fact right here for
the benefit of book agents. We will
also state, right here, for the benefit
of those who have been poking fun
at the club, that we will shoot any
club in the State for any sum. We
will let the other clubs name the
place. ALI we want is to set the time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
FREE!
FREE!
FREE

New Discovery for Piles.
A new remedy for this dreaded disease
has been discovered by DR.. Deming. A
single application will convince the mos
powers. By calling on j. F. Llewellyn
druggist, you can obtain % sample DO,
free of charge, which will satisfy you o.
its curative qualities. I'll yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Bob White, of the Mexico LEDGER,
while at San Antonio, bought about
a dozen young hooking birds of s
Greaser woman At every station,
almost, Bob chucked a dead bird on,
the window. He fed them out of 6
nursing bottle, manipulated by Frank
Bysfield, the lunch fen1, and Bys'
field wouldn't give the birds a chance
-Centralia Guard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Is it not funny how a man can go
On digging his own grave, as it were,
with a satisfied smile on his face, as
though he were throwing up an earthen
monument instead?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

We announce this week Geo. w.
Batterton and j. J.. Haden for Repre-
sentative. r. B. Hooton and r. n.
Armstrong for Constable. B. L.
Locke for County Clerk. S. NJ. Ed.
wards for Probate Judge. These are
all good men, and sound democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Farmers!

The celebrated Deering Irvine
Binder is in running order at j. c.
Huff's hardware store, southwest cor
ner public square. Call and see it.
G.. L. Ferris will take pleasure in
showing it to you. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
To Owners of Timber Ian

To Owners of Timber Land.
Parties having Sycamore timber on
their land will find it to their interest
to call on J. P. CLAFK & Son,
Real Estate and Ins, ACTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Commencement exercises at Har-
din College tonight; leyee Friday
night. Full report of Hardin College
exercises next week,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Rev. w. R. Wigginton breaches at
the new Mt. Zion Baptist church,
near Viewers school house, next
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Highest market price paid for farm
produce of all kinds, and groceries
sold at the lowest living rates al
Grigpsby & McKee's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

The State shoot is now in progress
at Sedalia. The Mexico Gun Club
will not be represented on account Of
pressing business at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

There are several men yet who have
not announced but are thinking of
running. They are in the hands of
their friends, as it were. They would
run rather than see their country go
to the dogs. Patriotism should be
rewarded whenever and wherever
found.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Judge S. N. Edwards.

We announce this week as a candi-
date for Probate Judge, S. NJ. Ed
wards. The prospect is that he will
have a walk over. He is an old war
horse in the democratic party and is
in every way qualified to fill the Of
flee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

There was a very pleasant surprise
party at the residence Of Mr.. Geo.
Laforce last Monday night. There
were several couples present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

A meeting of the directors of the
Fair Association will be held at the
Exchange Bank next Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08
Glass a Shoot.

The Mexico Gun Club shot at Ham,
ilton's park, just south of town,
Tuesday evening at Is balls, FL yards
rise, with the following score Gala
way 10, Locke IA, Morris II, Moore
IA, Gill 8, %Spotswood II, Guerard 8.
Lock now wears the LEDGER medal.
The club is improving, and withprac-
tice, can hold its own anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

No Bosh.-Iam not dealing in bosh
or doing any''sof tsoaping, "but.if you
want f~irst-class goods at reasonable
prices, call on r. II. Fowler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Don't fail to read Story & Camps
advertisement in this issue of the
LEDGER. If you want a piano write
to them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Farmers, if you want a reaper,
mower or binder, 60 to j. c. Huff's,
southwest corner public square. ST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Never give up the ship.-The times
+ financially stormy, therefore, save
your money by buying groceries OF
r. H. Fowler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

Mothers will find DIR. Winchell's
Teething Syrup just the medicine to
have i'm the house for the children. 1t
will cure colds, coughs, sore throat
and regulate the bowels. Try it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-08

G.. L. Ferris will sell you all kinds
of farm machinery. Call on Leslie al
j. C. Huff's, southwest corner pub.
lie square. 8tf