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Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Blue Electricity and Red L,auor.

DIR. Williams, called by some the
Electric Physician by others the
''Slapping Doctor" while still others
give him titles not so high-sounding,
but equally as appropriate, started a
''little hell'' in his own family last
Thursday night, and tried to get up
a thunderstorm that would rival that
of Friday night. Electricity and
liquor do not seem to agree-at least,
when the Doctor gets full of both he
generally makes Rome howl" and
''stirs the ANIMALS up with a sharp
stick" On this particular occasion
the Doctor confined his attentions to
his own family. He handled furni-
ture and crockery in a very reckless
style, treating his wife in a most
brutal manner. His sister-in-law was
frightened into spasms, and it was
thought by the neighbors who ran in
that she would die. When asked
why she lived with the doctor and his
wife she said, ''that she vas afraid
if she left, the Doctor would kill his
wife, her sister," The Doctor did
not refrain until a neighbor named
Hubble choked him until he was
black in the face. The neighbors say
the next time he treats his wife in this
way, they will lynch him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Is it Imbecility.

On arriving home from the West
this morning we find another long and
bitter personal attack on us by Col.
Hutton, in the hteHigencer. We had
hoped the matter was settled. We
tried to be very gentlemanly in our
reply last week, and will try even
harder in the future. We have notthe
time this week to reply, but in the mean
time would advise our friend to keeI
cool. He has no cause for making
such a display of himself. We would
recommend a stomach pump for tenn.
porary relief. "Whom the Gods
would kill they first make mad"
ITO be continued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Sunday School Picnic.

Cedar Hill Sunday School will have
a basket picnic On the Fourth of July
at Carter's school house. All are in
vited to come and enjoy the day with
us and bring their dinners. We will
have short speeches, music and games
of fun for the boys. All who can We
hope will contribute something anus
ing and entertaining for the good o.
the small boys and girls, and also
those of a larger growth. Revs
Gooch and Ridgeway will be presen'
and address the people.
Now if we do not have a good ole
time sociable picnic We shall not be tt
blame for the failure.
I G.. r. WALKER AND OTHERS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
FROM LADDONIA.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
LADDONIA, June 19.-John Earhart
is building a first-class barn.
A blacksmith shop is being erected
on w. Beal's lots.
One of our druggists is having
some trouble over some whiskey-
said to be sold to S. Calbreath on
Sunday. The truth of the selling we
know nothing of.
Many Laddonians went to Union
Church yesterday to attend the S. S.
Concert. 1t was largely attended
and a good time was enjoyed by all.
The music was good, both instru-
mental and vocal. The Misses Steers
sang a Duet which was very fine.
Mrs. j. d. Robnett read an excel
lent essay on 1.-THE Training of Boys
Jimmie Cox read a good paper on the
duties of S. S. teachers. Miss Kate
Everett read an essay on do Right u
which was highly applauded. A
sumptuous dinner was prepared fol
all present; taking it all together il
was a pleasant and profitable day to
all. Why can't Laddonia S. S. gel
up something of the same kind?
The GLORIOUS Fourth is to be
celebrated here. Some of the bes'
speakers will be here. Good music
and a good time is anticipated.
W. Ripple and wife have moved
into their new residence and c. A
Wilder and wife have moved into The
house formerly occupied by W. Rip
pie. Mrs. James Gllliland received
dispatch this morning telling of thu
death of her sister, Mrs. Rice, o.
Rails county.
Elder Boyd, of Curryville, is in tow
to-day.
Mr.. Preston, u fine p~lasterer, il
doing some fine work on some build
ings in Bowling Green.
Many new buildings will soon b.
erected in town and neighborhood.
Robert Barnett, who is very sick il
Mexico, is thought to be some better
though his health is in a critical con
dition.
Mrs. J. B. Clark is quite sick.
Everybody is having beans, peas
and potatoes.
Spring chickens are plentiful, Blu
they cost so much, when one is bough
the purchaser scatters the feathers s
all can see that they have ''good eat
ings."
Miss Hatten's writing school close
tonight. The class was large an
has improved much.
ANNIE LAURA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Look out for buro1arS-

Look out for burglars.
TO and see the ''big elephant"
harvesting began in this county
ionday.
The circus is coming, and the boys
ne happy.
'uiteau will be hanged a week from
o-norrow.
Who is going to sprinkle our streets
his summer?
81. Hook has timothy with the
'eads a foot long.
'"m. Bedel is going to rebuild his
fesidenee at once. +
our young friend Wallace Bassford
pas a double headed cat.
SOM Spottswood has the finest oats
'e have seen this season.
". ". Coles mammoth circus will
Aaolt in this city July 10.
Underwood has bought the cele-
'a'ed running horse, Push Bob.
Inc work on the addition to the
pfa house is now in full blast.
ihe candidates are all in the coun.
eaiuvating acquaintance this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

We had the pleasure last Saturday
of meeting Mr.. j. I. Nelson, of Mex
leo, who is a candidate for the office
of Collector of Audrain county. Mr..
Nelson is a man of fine personal APP
pearance and pleasing address and has
the reputation of being of the best
and most careful business men in the
state. He is thoroughly qualified in
every respect for the position he seeks.
andif elected will doubtless make as
good an officer as any man the people
of the county could select.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Encouraging Immigration,

E. O. Eedholm, representing the
St. Louis immigration Society, is in
Mexico to write up Audrain county
for the Commonwealth, which will be
circulated largely in Europe. At the
meeting Saturday evening Judge
John P. Clark was elected chairman.
and Capt. d. E. Shea secretary.
l.. Phillip, d. E.. Shea, W. H.
KEENAN, and John M. Clark were ap.
pointed a committee to solicit aid fol
| the enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Edward Rines, Jr., is at home.

Edward Rines, Jr., is at home.
J.W. Ritenour has returned from Texas.
Little May Smith is visiting friends in
Kansas City.
Miss Belle Hisey departs for Virginia
Monday night.
w. H. Boyd, of Laddonia, attended
court last week.
Mrs. James Pasqueth has returned from
a visit to st. Louis.
Miss Bette Bennings, of Laddonia, has
been visiting in this city.
Miss Hastings, from Thayer, Kas., is
visiting Mrs. j. N. Basket.
L. W. Beal, of Laddonia, has returned
to his old home at Madison, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Koontz have returned
to Mexico to remain permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. b. Runkle are visiting
friends and relatives in Kansas City.
w T. Lampbert, of the Louisiana (Mo.)
Republican, was in Mexico last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Houston have been
visiting relatives and friends in Paris.
Miss Rosa Reed is visiting her cousin,
Miss Bessie Rothwell, of MOberly.
Edward Wade and sister, Miss Carrie,
returned last week from Milligan College,
Tennessee.
c. T. Quisenberry and wife have re-
turned from a pleasant trip to Colorado
and New Mexico.
Jno. T. Brooks and wife have been WIS.,
iting friends and relatives in this city fol
the past few weeks.
Prof. Treloar is in Wyandote, Kan. pre-
pairing to give the people of that town the
'Pirate of Penzance."
MIR. d. W. Steele gave a most pleasant
little party Friday eve, in honor Of hel
guest, Miss Moore of Kansas City.
The wife and two son of Ex-Governor
Willard P. Hall, of st. Joe, have been the
guests of Maj. Oliver for the past week.
Mrs. J. w. Bryan and daughters, Misses
Polite and Maggie, have returned from q
~protracted visit to relatives in Kentucky
Miss Fannie Keene, a charming young
from Fulton, who has been visiting Miss
Belle Hisey for the past two weeks, left
for her home to-day.
Judge G. B. Macfarlane, accompanied
by his niece, Miss Julia Macfarlane, have
gone to Chicago and other Northern cities
to spend a few months.
J. J. Spencer, formerly of this county
but who is now a resident Of Osceola, Mo.
will have charge of the Monegan Springs
in st. Clair county this spring.
Miss Mamie Clark has been elected prin'
cipal of the Vandalia school. Miss Mamie
just graduated at Hardin College, and il
in every way qualified for the position.
Bob Baker, R. r. Arnold and Judge Ros'
have returned. c. O.. Morris will be hom'
next week. They invested in severa
hundred acres of land in the clone Star
State.
R. j. Boswell, travelling for Deer, Man
sur & Co., of St. Louis, was in Mexico
last week, and gave us u call. Bob is ON
of the best statesmen on the road and i
travelling for one of the best houses in tn
West.
E. 0. Edholm, representing The Com
monaoealth, the st. Louis immigration pa
paper, is in Mexico writing up the count
for his paper, which has a large circula
ton In Europe, and is calculated to do u
great and permanent good.
Prof. j. C. Davis, formerly of Mexico
has again been chosen principal of tn
Benton school of Kansas City. His wifi
has been elected second assistant; and hi
sister, Miss Eliza Davis, sixth assist
ent. We congratulate the school upo
securing their services, as they are a
good teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Thank You.

We clip the following extract from
a letter in the MteHigencer of this
week:
81 am glad to see that the editor
of the Ledge,::has proited by the adj
vice given by Mr.. Lesseur, which is
evlnced by another article in the same
number of the Ledger, in comment
ing ON Col. Hutton's article. If he
had always heretofore pursued that
same course when speaking Of Col.
Hutton, the writer of this would have
had no fault to find with him. And
if he will still pursue that gentleman.
ly course in speaking of the hnteui'
gencer, he will commend himself more
fully to the appreciation of this com.
munity, and more especially to one
who is
A SUBSCRIBER TO THE LEDGER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
RUSH HILL RACKET.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, June goth, 1882.
The political caldron still boils.
We noticed Messrs Nelson, Fry, bod
son and Gregg on u streets Satur-
day looking after their respective in
terests. Think they will all get left,
as the G. BIS. are on the qui vive.
Messrs. Carter & Day loaded a car
with fat sheep, bound for St. Louis
from this place, and more to follow.
Messrs John Haislip, from Au-
burn, and Dave Duncan, of Audrain,
have been spending a few days in
this place, the latter accompanied by
his yaller dog, the former-well he
didn't have his dog with him, so says
Harvey Chrisman.
Samuel Vance, ST., and wife of
Hunnewell, accompanied by his grand
daughter, Miss Elite, are visiting
their son, Dr. A. P. Vance.
Sam Vance says the railroad bridge
over Littleby is still solid and trains
can pass.
There is danger in the air if "Sha-
mus" ever puts in an appearance In
Rush Hill. Two widows have arrived
and Murray is a full length a head,
while Stewart-well, look out George
While taking an evening stroll we
CHANGED to pass south and met with
and old lady and a boy named Sam
who seemed to look sad and forsaken
but upon the second glance, we no
ticed an Mtelligencer reporter viewing
the same, and Of course, upon honor
had to surrender the item to the az
for fear the stCOl." would charge
Bob White with being any thing bu
honorable in the newspaper line
Wonder Il the "Col." forgets hi
Granger record.
HANS PATRICK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Riverside Press.

Our young friend w. w. Fry, so
we are informed, is making a very
successful canvass in Audrain county
for Prosecuting Attorney. Mr.. Fry
is and always has been a true and un-
finching democrat, and his host OF
friends in this county will rejoice tc
hear of his election. The democrats
of Audrain could elect no truer demo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
C., O. Morris & Co.

The firm of G.. 0. Morris & Co.,
are still to the front in the Grocery
business. They did not sell out as
reported, but are ready as usual to
sell Groceries as cheap as anybody.
Call and see them. Southeast cor. OF
Square. lO-1 :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
lee.

Glandon & Potts will furnish you
all the ice you want delivered at 2
cents a pound retail or $3.50 per 100
wholesale. Notwithstanding no ice
was put up in Mexico, and they will
make no money at the above figures,
they are in the ice business and feel
it their place to supply the demand
this year the same as they always
have done, at the lowest living rates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

We had the pleasure Tuesday OF
making a pleasant call ON Maj. E. L.
Hord at his elegant suit of office
rooms in the Fowle building. The
Major represents the New York Mu
tual Life Insurance Company. 1t is
a gilt-edged company, and Major
Hord is a genial gentleman to do
| business with.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
New JeWelry Store.

Mr.. NJ. G. Farber, of Louisiana,
has come to Mexico and opened a
mammoth jewelry store in the Harper
block. He is an enterprising young
business man, and asks a share OF
public patronage. He has an elegant
stock of fine jewelry, and defies COM
petition. Read his new advertisement
in this issue of the LEDGER, and give
him q call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Military Company.

The following are the officers of the
Military Company:
Captain-D. E.. Shea.
First Lieutenant-D. T. Gentry.
Second Lieutenant-Wil S. Hous-
ton.
Second Sergeant-Thomas Roden.
Third Sergeant-Elwin Locke.
Fourth Sergeant-E. T. Bolts.
Fifth Sergeant-T. S. Riley.
First Corporal-Henry Fowler.
Second Corporal. c.. Pitcher.
Third Corporal-L. P. Smothers'
Fourth Corporal-Frank N. Frost,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

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 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F,
LlewellVu, 7-1y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

DR.. Fred Vernette will visit Next
co every Saturday for the purpose of
treating chronic diseases of both male
and female. He uses no poisons in
his treatment, consequently his RENE
dies can be used by all with perfect
safety. If, upon examination, your
case should seem to be incurable, he
will SO state to you. Remember, his
treatment has cured many patients
after all other means tried failed. In
proof of this fact read certificates OF
cures performed upon patients, citi'
zens of your own State, to whom you
can write and verify this statement.
Examination free. All poor persons
prescribed for free of charge. Office
at Jones Hotel. Att.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Good Advice.

When EX-Gov. Hardin conferred
the degree on the graduating class of
Hardin College, he made the follow
ing neat and appropriate little speech:
YOUNG AIDES, GRADUATES,
this institution, by her proper author
tiles, has conferred upon you the degree
Baccalaureate, and | have come to present
you the evidence of her action. IIere he
delivered the d~iplomas.) Preserve these
memorials as tokens of her sincere affec-
tions, and high estimate of your moral
and intellectual worth. They are records
of the highest honor she can confer on
you, and are pledges to the communities
to which you are about to return that you
have maintained here commendable de-
pertinent and acquired intellectual wealth
Happy will it be for this institution if you
will ever assert in your acts and bearing
the truth thereof. Her fame rests with
her graduates. Their repute reflects back
upon her for good or evil, as they may be
estimated by the world in which they
move. Hence it is, her eye will follow
whithersoever they may go, and she will
Sympathize with them in their Affections
and defeats, and rejoice IN their triumphs
and success. You have talents and ac-
quirements: make them useful and inval-
liable in the circles in which you may
move. Be ambitious to increase your tai
cnts and to increase your requirements
and usefulness, continuously and indefi-
nitely. ~Stagnation is death; motion is
life. Make no such mistake as to sup
pose that in the great life you are o to
begin YOU have nothing to do, that no duty
is enjoincd upon YOU. God has assigned
to you Il high moral mission. You have
been favored, have enjoyed the best adj
vantagcs, and hence the increased respon-
sibility that has been fixed upon you by
that Providence which attends human
life. Society has claims upon your tai
entS, your requirements, your bearing
and character as eXamples-nay, your
country has claims, and why not upon you
as We'll as upon young meIR LOOK upOn
the land and see its moral desolation and
woe. The throbs of the wire andthe col
umns of the newspaper attest daily the
general moral wreck that! seems to be
going on. How shall it be stayed? The
wise and GOd-given fathers of the repub-
lie said, by the dissemination of general
intelligence and virtue. They knew,
Every child, male OF female, in the broad
land, should ut least have a thoroughly
moral American education, and until this
is lone the moral wreck will 90 on. Gov
eminent and society have ample means tC
enforce all appliances for this moral re-
generation. Why is it not done? Simply
because the current of popular sentiment
has not volume enough get. May you
throw the whole energy of your life on thu
right side of this question. Be out,
spoken and active in the cause of educa.
ton. Illustrate throughout your live:
that refinement, the Christian graces an(
general intelligence are the only substan'
tial foundations for solid character, hdp-
| ninpSS and routautmpnt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

George Clark and Frances Hardin,
both colored, were married last week.
George was raised by Judge John P.
Clark Of this city, and is a steady,
hard working fellow. A large num-
Der Of white friends were present,
and the LEDGER returns thanks for
caka
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

There is talk of another morning
paper in st. Louis, with Secretary OF
State Michael X. McGrath as mana.
ger, and Maj John n. Edwards as
editor. These two gentlemen would
get out a paper that would make
stRome howl"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
All the Facts.

There has been a good deal of dis
cussion about who voted for the IL
cense for the new saloon at the depot.
The following card vas published in
the LEDGER last week:
To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEc1co, Mo-, June 8.-You will
please correct the error in the pro.
ceedings Of the council on the propo.
sition for granting the Guilford saloon
license. Messrs. Tucker, Galloway
and Barnes voted for it, MI. Lee
voting against. 1 did not vote.
j. w. PRATT
Now comes Mr.. Barnes with the
following card:
MEXICO, Mo-, June 16, '82.
In order to place things Alright be
fore the public, / will say that w. C.
Barnes did not vote for granting sa'
loon license to Mr.. d. Guilford a
stated in Mr.. Pratt's communication
to the LEDGER of the 18th.
w. c. BARNES,
r. CADLAwAY.
Our readers now have the facts a
far as we can CLEAN them. Hootol
was absent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
THE Tree Is Known By Its Fruit"


pRACTICES Midwifery, and furnishes
medicine for the cure oil chronic dis
eases and arrangements peculiar to the
FEMALE organization only; and will
furnish the finest Botanical Remedies
known to materia medica essential to
their case, for LESS MONEY than any
any physician in the State.
Residence and Office on Liberty Street,
first door east of NJ. Il. Church. Consul
tation free. Call or write.
loft MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
~CONSTARLE'S SALE!

There will be sold to the highes
bidder on July 9Th, 1882, n goo(
Threshing Machine. The Machine
can be seen at Botkin's Stable. Time
will be given on the sale. For infor
nation inquire of John NJ. Menefe'
or j. d. Morris. 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The Brookield bank robbers were
in the %penitentiary five days after the
robbery was committed. This is the
way to take the romance away from
such raids.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
A Call for Democratic Mass Meetings.

By order of the Democratic Central
Committee, the Democrats of Audrain
county will assemble at the school
house in their respective school dis
tricts on Saturday, July l., at 2
O'Clock p. M, and there choose one
delegate to represent such school dis
trict in, the County Convention to be
held at Mexico, on July 8, 1882.
PROCEEDED, That the Democrats re-
siding within the City of Mexico shall
meet at some convenient place in
their respective wards at 4 p. m. and
there choose one delegate for such
ward to said convention; and the
Democrats who reside in the Mexico
school district, but outside of the city
shall assemble at the court house at
2 p. M, and choose one delegate to
said convention; and the Democrats
residing in a school district which is
divided by a county line will meet and
act with the Democrats of any adj
joining district in Audrain county.
J. Med. TRIMBLE, Chm.
G. w. BAKER, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

About the best way apparent to
sleep this warm weather is with q
LEDGER under and an LateHigencer
above you. There appears to be a
little coolness between them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

Mrs. Edna Williams, while out with
a fishing party neal Powell's ford last
week: caught the largest cat fish ever
caught in this county. 1t weighed
SIP lbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Threshing Machines.

H. W. Gleason can now be found
5 doors north of p~ostoffice ready to
sell steam or horsepower threshlne
machines, apron or vibrator pattern.
Also a good supply of Buffalo Pitts
repairs alwayson hand. A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

No stock of drugs is complete which
does not include Eller's Extract of
Tar and Wild Cherry. 1t is the best
remedy known for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung diseases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
RorpaiuS in plOwS

We will sell 12-inch plows for So
14-inch plows for $11; 16-inch plow'
for S14; cultivators from SIG to 500
sulky plows $40.
G.. H. EUBANK & Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

Delegates to the convention, if
instructed at all, should be instructed
for first. second and third choice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The Fulton-Mexico picnic has been
indefinitely postponed ON account of
the inclement weather.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
To the Public.

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, l respectfully solicit a con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DIR. S. N. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The candidates we presume are now
all in the field. There will be no dark
horse before the convention for any
office. o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The new hotel is nov going up as
fast as a large force of men can work.
We will publish a full description at
the proper time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
Druggists, East Side Public Square

The International News Company
of 20 and 81 Beckman street, New
York City, have our thanks for a
copy of the Family Library. Amy
one wanting short, complete, interest
ing and not sensational stories, should
write to them. Only 5 cents a copy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

There will be several horse races on
the fair ground on the Fourth of July,
and a jolly time is anticipated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The band is going to have a uni
form. Every member is now a resi-
dent of Mexico, and we have a good
band,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

Hurd Bros. have purchased R.. E.
Hisey's livery stable. They are en-
terprising young men and will do a
good business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

Three justices of the peace are to
be elected in Salt river township this
fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22
FOR RENT.

THE rooms formerly occupied by the
L U. S. Internal Revenue Collectors
Office are now for rent mt reasonable
rates. They are suitable for Office or
sleeping rooms. Apply to
loft EDWARD RINES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

G. L. Ferris, with J. c. Huff, wish
es to see all his old f~rienesNSopd GUS
toners. Farmers desir, ma
chinery will do well to ssssllAm. St1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-06-22

The c. & A. r. r. passenger con-
ductors nov wear uniforms and are
tony bloods with brass buttons.