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Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Leis Chemical Man'fg. Co.: ]
hereby certify that I have used Leis
Dandelion Tonic and regard it an ex-
cellent medicine. Also am happy to
state that your Tonic is not a bever-
age drink. JOHN +. PLACE,
Pro. Palace House.
Law renee, Kan, Mich. 81. 1921
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

1t always make us feel sorry for a
man when we hear him talk as if
he could break up a party by refus-
ing to support the nominees. None
genuine without .the-name-blown-in-
the-bottle-sort of Democrat always
comes forward and supports the ticket
whether his personal friend was NOM
mated or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
A General Verdict.

The Syracuse Courier tersely says:
The verdict of the people of Bingham
ton, who are at least good judges in
euch matters, as regards Coles cir
Gus, was: "It is a good show-so
MANY new things"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
A Leap into Popular Favor

1t is not always that the world ac-
knowledges what is right and best !;
but Burdock Blood Bitters, by univer-
sal acquaintance, have been awarded
the premium for cleansing the blood,
curing indigestion, constipation, reg
ulating the bowels, and toning up
weak nerves. Price 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

N. F. Kilgore brought US in last
Saturday timothy 5 feet high, with
heads 9 inches long. Frank says it
looks like the "old place." as his farm
is somtimes called, could raise tall
| timothy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

/ The Present, a Revelation.
Vanderbilt the Railroad King in Wax.
Samson" the Giant Elephant.
SOC Specimens Of the Snake Tribe.
The Largest Tents ever used.
A Drove of Desert Cameis.
Tattooed South Sea Savages.
A Herd of Performing Elephants.
Reason-Gifted Trick Stations.
Arabian Athletes and Gymnasts.
Giant Australian Kangareos. =
Jay Gould the Monopslist in Wax.
A Snow-White Buffalo.
The Mammoth Kansas Ok
Giant Emus and Ostriches.
Guiteau, the Assassin, in Wax.
Blondin, the Australian Rope Walker.
Menagerie of Trained Animals.
Balloon Ascension every day.
Many Bands of Music.
Daylight Japanese Fire. Works.
Dens Of Performing Beasts.
Grotesque Procession Sights.
Great Street Parade.
Teams of Elephants in Harness.
9 Titanic Tableaux Cars.
A Monster Steam Orchestrion.
Many Observation-Disclosures Figures.
Groups of Dancing Dummies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
An Old Woman's Advice,

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Cincin-
cinnati Enquirer, says: "When you
feel unwell and think you must take
medicine, for goodness sake get the
best If you need aremedy that will
make you regular in your habits, give
you a good natural appetite, make
your skin clear and smooth, and re.
remove all spots and blemishes that
indicate ill-health; if you wish to be
free from mental depression, fretful.
ness, peevishness, wakefulness and
other. disorders, use Browns Iron
Bitters." -,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Money to Loan
on good farms at 6 and Z per cent
II If LAKENAN & BARNES.

Mail and stage line fer Perry
leaves Mexico postofice promptly at
8 a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, arriving at Perry. about
noon same day. Leaves Perry at 6
a. m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
days, arriving at Mexico about moor
same day. New passenger hack just
put on the line, good teams, accom-
modating drivers and reasonable
charges. Mexico stage Office at Mil
ler's livery stable.
J. A. CLARK. Prop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

On complaint of Squire Hooton,
Chris. Smith was arrested Tuesday for
carrying concealed weapons. The
ase was set for to-day but was dis
missed by Attorney O. Hitt-Chris.
being the Marshall of Laddonia, has a
right to carry weapons. The cause
of the arrest grew out of a little cir
Gus Chris. and Hooton had in
Hooton's office. They had some
warm words over a business matter,
when Hooton started to draw his
knife, or at least Chris. thought SO
for he at once drew his revolver. We
are glad to know that friends inter-
fered and no body was hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

AKxTco. No., July Is, 1889.
r ISL OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
ONCE at Mexico, Audfain County. Missouri.
and which, IL not called for within four weeks
from date. will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
At Washington City.
Edward Ellen mrs yaqua n L mrs
Kattefman j H Kellogg A ID
Martin Samuel K Naples Charles mr.
Mat Cellie miss Miller James r
NO9tur Lizzie miss Wilson Lucy miss
Summers Jaek-cOlored
~ Persons calling for lettefs In this list will
please say Advertised"
~ once open on Sunday from 4 to s O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Our Glorious Independence.

What can be more glorious than to
be independent of suffering, caused
by dyspepsia. indigestion, constipa-
ton, sick headache, or other diseases
emanating from the stomach. This
car be easily gained by a timely use
of Burdock Blood Bitters. Price 81.
Mr.. Ellis Mann and Miss Ella
Pierce, of Galloway county, were
married last week, and left for the
East on a pleasure trip. The LEDGE
extends its best wishes, and returns
thanks for a bountiful supply of cake,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
BUY A BUGGY.
Good Testimonial for Timkin.

Messrs, Deere, Mansur s. Co, st. Louis:
MEXICO, Mo-, June 16.-I have
used your make of Timkin Spring
Buggies, and can say that they have
given perfect satisfaction in every
particular. j. B. BoTKIN.
Call and see samples of work war
ranted above at Gill & CARROTS
mammoth hardware store. loft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

The Democratic party in Audrain
used their own judgment in the late
conventions. They did not believe
in ~"sweeping the court house clean''
out because q Mexico editor could not
control all the patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Prof. II. NJ. Hamill. of louisa,

Prof. II. NJ. Hamill, of Louisiana,
thinks the fight between Yeaman and
Shannon will be so spirited that a third
man will be picked for the place, and
therefore is a candidate. He asks,
and we think modestly too, that the
7th district cast for him at least 8
complimentary vote in the conven'
ton. and if he has a chance for the
office to stick to him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

G. u. MOTHS q Co.
The firm of G.. O.. 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. loft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salye 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 u
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
| Price 20 cents per box. For sale by J. r
| Llewellyp. fly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

The NJ. +. Church, South, concert
will be given at the church this even
ing, under the direction of the choir.
Miss Dobyns, a lady who has a finely
cultivated voice, will sing some of
her brilliant solos. The other singers
who reside here are too well known
to need any commentator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Mr.. Joseph Greenamyer and family
have located at Lawrence, Kan, and
will in the future make that city their
home. We cheerfully recommend Mr..
Greenamyer and his family to the
people of Lawrence, and hope their
new home will prove a pleasant one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
EREEi
FREE,
FREE!


New Discovery for Piles.
A new remedy for this dreaded disease
has been discovered by DR.. Dcming. A
single application will convince the mos
skept1cal of its most wonderful healin.
powers. BY calling on j. F. Llewellyn
druggist, you can obtain a sample DO,
free of charge, which will satisfy you O
its curative qualities. I'll yr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

"When my horses yer sick with
what was called lung fever, last spring,
I gave Simmons Liver Regulator
(liquid) in once ounce doses, twice a
day They all recovered speedily.
E-T CHE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

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., 1882-07-13

Thuell Eubank has been employed
by the city council by the month to
see that our streets and alleys are
kept clear of all kinds of debris. This
is a move in the right direction, and
will save many a doctor bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

S. P. Emmons has purchased one
half Of Hiram Ricketts, interest in the
firm of Ricketts, & Emmons. Mr..
Emmons now owns three-fourths,
and Mr.. Ricketts, one-furth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

A DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANY.
A Theatre with a Portable Stage,
All the Presidents in Wax.
Ar Enormous Menagerie.
A College of Bicycle Experts.
A Roller Skating Academy.
An Encyclopedia of Races.
A Museum of Living Wonders.
Representatives of All Nations.
Wax Statues of Noted Men.
$50 Distinguished Performers.
Capt. A. H. Bogardus, the Crack Shot.
The Man Bird-"Eriel."
President Arthur in Wax.
A Female Snake Charmer.
French Aerial Bicycle Riders.
English Equestrians and Athletes.
A Circus Troupe of Lady Artists.
Ia Acts by Lady Performers.
None but Bareback Riders.
The Worlds Champion Leapers.
Acts Simultaneously in the Ring.
ALMA, the Phantom Lady.
General Grant in Wax.
9 Motley Agile Clowns.
Comical Trained Dohkeys.
Cute and Cunning Ponies.
Trained Animals of every kind.
Nothing Identified with the Past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Byron Better, brother of A. L..
Better of this place, will open a tin
and stove store and general dealer in
second hand hardware goods. It is
the intention of Mr.. Better to also run
a notion wagon, which will be a great
convenience to farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

The most beautiful double-white
hOllyhock We ever saw was from
Shippee's garden. 1t is snow white
large and perfectly double, and used
for floral work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

We want to double our list Of sub
scribers at every post-ofice in the
county before Jan. l, 'S3. Now is
the time to subscribe. Only so cents
pays for the LEDGER till Jan l.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Earmers- Look tn Your Interest.

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 & Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Sitting up Nights.

Mrs. Z. H. Perkins, Creek Center,
N. Y, writes she had been troubled
with asthma for four years. Had to
sit up night after night with it, and
was ultimately cured by two bottles OF
Thomas Electric Oil.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Judge J. P. Clark has our thanks
for a head of the largest and best cab
bage we ever saw, and a basket OF
elegant eating apples. Judge Clark
never forgets the printer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Machine extras at J. G. Huff's. ST

Csal
Glascock & Hooton have opened a
coal yard in Mexico. All orders
promptly attended to; top coal deliv-
cred at the lowest rates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Scientific Advancement.

Scientific advancement, it has been re-
marked, has been slower and less notice
able in the care of the sick and the treat
ment of disease than in any other depart
ment of human knowledge. The life o.
death of a patienti is too frequently a mere
matter of accident or chance. Some great
discoveries, however, have been made and
certain remedies are known and used with
almost infallible curative results. Such q
remedy is Taraxine where a derangedlivel
is involved or where diseases of the Bow
els, Kidneys or spleen prevail.
Rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and
bruises will be relieved by Uncle Sans
Nerve and Bone Liniment. Sold by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

We will sell l2-inch plows for So;
14-inch plews for Sill; l6-inch plows
for S14; cultivators from SIG to $40;
sulky plows $40.
G.. II. EUBANK 4 &c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

They say the persecution of the
Jews in Russia fades away ike a
fire fly before then sun, when COM
pared with the persecution Of liquor
dealers in Columbia. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Free of Cost.

All persons wishing to test the merits o.
a great remedy-one that will positivel!
cure Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Asth.
ma, Bronchitis, or any affection of tn,
Throat and Lungs-are requested to cal
at J. f. Llewellyn's drug store and get
trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Discover.
for Consumption free of cost, which vii
show you what a regular dollar size bottl'
will do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

so cents pays for the LEDGER up
to Jan. l, 'S3. If you want to keep
posted on the campaign and other
TOPICS, subscribe at once. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Don't fail to call at Jack Coughs
and see his fall and winter suitings.
He has the finest assortment in the
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Ice.

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 i'm 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., 1882-07-13

Farmers, if you want a reaper,
mower or binder, 60 to J. c. Huff's,
southwest corner public square. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Go to G.. L. Ferris for reapers and
mowers-he is with J., c. HUFF, south
west corner square. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

The Marsh Ague Cure is sold at
the low price of so cents-fiquid or
pills. It cures the worst cases OF
Terlian, or Third Day Ague, and all
forms of chills and fever, when other
medicines fail. For sale by j. F.
Llewellyn. 13-1m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
The Tree Is Known By Its Fruit"


L medicine for the cure of 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. E. Church.. Consul
tation free. Call or write.
lott MEXICO, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

We have added 100 new names to
our subscription list in the last 10
days. AS we stated once before, the
LEDGER is booming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
FOR RENT.

THE rooms formerly occupied by the
L U. s.. Internal Revenue Collectors
Office are now for rent at reasonable
rates. They are suitable for office OF
sleeping rooms. Apply to
lO-tf EDWARD RINES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Concentrated extract Of tobacco
sheep dip, at Smothers & VOORHEES,,
for scabs, ticks and vermin Of all
kinds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Special inducements to cash buyers
on cultivators and machines at
EuBANK & Co.'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Look out Demecrats-the best gro
ceres Of all kinds cheaper than ever,
and everybody treated alike at &. ID.
FoWler's,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
E. I. MICHENER,
PrOp'r Kitchener

Prop'r Michener's Express,
Jenkintown, Pa.
Buy the only Genuine in White
Wrapper, with red Z, prepared only
bv J. H. Zeilin & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

We will not be undersold on farm
ing implements.
C.. II. EUBANK 4 Co,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
G, o. Morris Il Co.

The LEDGER to Jan. LIST, 1888, tc
new subscribers for Scots.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

The LEDGER for scots to Jan. LIST,
1888, cash in advance. We are
bound to run our list of subscribers
to 1000 bv fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

H. w. Gleason can now be found
5 doors north of p~ostoffice ready to
sell steam or horsepower threshing
machines, apron or vibrator pattern.
Also a good supply of Buffalo Pitts
repairs always on hand. 9-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

A large lot Of glass fruit jars a,
FrOst's. 12-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

G.. L. Ferris will sell you all kinds
Of farm machinery. Cali on Leslie al
J.. C. Huff's, southwest corner pub
lie square. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

We learn that u friend Dick
Speed has sold one-half of the War
renton Banner to Sam'l W. Cook, of
that place, and will buy a half inter-
est in the Nevada (Mo.) Mail. We
wish Dick and Sam both God Speed
(pun unintentional) in their new
voOtprpc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Good rooms on public square fol-
rent. Inquire of Mrs. f. A. Shoot.
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Cycle knives, sections, pitman rods
and machinery extras Of G.. l.. Fer
ris, with j. c. Huff. ST
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Concentrated Extract of Tobacco Sheep
Dip. Will dip your sheep at a cost Of
l 1-2 to 2 cents per head, at
SMOTHERS & VOORHEES,,
Druggists, East Side Public Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Cash paid for country bacon, young
chickens and eggs at Frost's grocery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

!. Best t~hreshing machine on wheels.
See G. L. Ferris, with j. c. Huff. 8tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Mexico nov has a Chewing Gum
Club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Parties owing Barnes & Vineyard
will please call and settle with d.
Winegard, two doors east of Harper
& Turner's. 9 2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

G.. L. Ferris, with j. G. Huff, wish
es to see all his old friends and GUS
toners. Farmers desiring farm ma.
chinery will do well to see him. 8t1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

Machine sections and extras at j.
G.. Huff's. 8tf'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

To the Public.
Having returned to Mexico with re.
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, 1 respectfully solicit a con.
tinuatiou Of patronage.
DIR. S. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
THE MARKETS.
MEXICO MARKET REPORT,
CORRECTED WEEKLY by
L. M. PEAS Il,
DRY S,
And Staple & Fancy Groceries.

A Complete General Stock.
&C. Every article sold on the CLOSEST pos
sibic margin for CASH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
Notice.

The choicest line of goods in the
city at vineyards.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
LETTER LIST

Cycles and knives at j. C. HUFF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13

so CTS. CHILDREN UNDER TEN YERs. as Cts.
Reserved Cushioned Opera Chairs at a Slight Advance.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-10-03
What Can Wealth Do7

The following story Is told of Jacob
Ridgeway, wealthy citizens Of Philadcl-
phia, who died many years ago leaving
II fortune Of five or six million dollars
"Mr. RdgewNy," said a young man
with whom the millionaire was convers-
Ing, "you are more to be cnvicd than any
gentleman know"
"Why SOP" responded Mr., Rldgcway.
~ am not aware Of any cause for which
| should be particularly enyied."
"What. sir!" exclaimed the young
man in establishment. "Why you are
millionaire Think Of the thousands
your income brings you every month !"
"Well, what of thati" replied Mr..
Ridgeway. GAN | get ont of 1t Is my
victuals and clothes, and can't eat
more than one mans allowance nor wear
more than suit ut time. Pray, can't
you do rs muchp"
"Ah, but, " said the youth, "thlnk of
the hundreds Of fine houses you own,
aud the rentals they bring you"
"What better am of for that2" re-
piled the rich man. "lc can only live in
one house at time; ~ for the money
received for ronts, why, can't eat 1t or
wear IT. can only only use It 10 buy for
others to live in; they are the benetsla-
rlcs, not l."
&ljut you can buy splendid furniture,
and costly pictures, and fine horses aud
carriagcs--in fact anything you desire"
"And after have bought them" re-
piled Dir. RldgCway, what thcn2 |
can only look At The furniture and pie
lures, aud tho poorest man, -yho Is not
blind, can do same. can ride no easier
In fire carriage than you can IN M om-
nibus for five cents, without the trout
bic Of attending TO drivers, footmcn and
hostlcrs; and as 10 anything | desire |
can tell you, Young man, that the les
We desire IN thls world, the happici We
shall De. All my wealth can't buy n
single day more of lile--powcr to keep
hfnr on tho horn OF death, and then,
what will avail, when. In IA few short
years nj most, lie down In the grave
and leave II all forever Young man,
you have no reason to envy mo-"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-10-03
DeOoptiOns Of Wrangel Land,

Wrnngcl Land hna been visited BY the
crew 81 tho steam whAlcr, Bclvldcfo. -.
One of the crew, Francis Smith, on tho
return Of tho whalcr 10 Snn franclAco,
described tho Island. lIo ehya that they
saw on nearing theehore the signal plan.
tod by Lieutenant Reynolds, Of the Cor.
win, IN 1881, n email American ensign
fastened TO slender piece " drlftwoo1.
The Island rlecs abruptly from the ocean,
though not prcclplouely. There II no
beach 10 speak Of the land having nm
average elevation OF ten feet above the
surface Of The water. II N surrounded
by deep water, and from poundlngs that
the party made, ap average depth of ton
20 twclve fathOme, nj ~ distance of ten
feet from the shore, wa lleroyorod.-
Tho soil was scnnty, aud seemed 10 be
formed almost entirely OF what seemed
70 be- large, black pebbles Of n sandy ma
turc. between these grew green aud
thln-bladod graaa, resembling very much
the wood-ilck grnas Of The Eastern states.
Tho itland was n fiat tAble.land. As the
CALLERS Won't toward the center They came
upon numerous ponds aud mar,hcs Of
blaCllfh water. Tho only vegetation
scen was n smnll, plnlleh. Odoflraa flow.
or, With four rcials, and rock moss.
PLEA Of drlft-wood were discovered cy.
crywhcrc. II was apparent that somc
scApons the island Is entirely covered
with Ice. This, II IA surmiscd, ,YAs The
reason that DO Long let no token Of tho
Jeanncilc on the Island.