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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
THE LEDGER Is ANXIOUS TO KNOW

How Rem. Gibbs likes farming.
If that fellow has quit running yet.
Why Mexico did not have June races.
How the Waddingham case will come
out.
If Mexico is o actually getting a little
slow.
If the Sunday law will be enforced in
Mexico.
If a young mems Tilden Club is not in
order in Mexico.
Who sent our friend Heintz that Sun
day school tract.
Why we have no private premiums in
the Fair catalogue.
What is troubling the gall of the Lad
donna option dealers.
Why the next State Bar Association
cannot meet at Mexico.
Why Bro. Jackman, of Laddonia, don't
join the Peace Society.
WY LII uId HOG give hCf IfuG
name when she wrote to us.
If Mexico has not the best legal bar OF
any country town in the state.
ANY reason that should keep Il single
teacher away from the institute.
Whenthe I~nteuigeacer ever spenta nicke,
for an item of news by telegraph.
Why a house has to fall on some people
before they try to get from under it.
How the gent and lady from Fulton en-
joyed their short visit to Mexico last
week.
What a 'tg~ynecologist" is? One of oul
doctors advertises that he is that kind OF
a cat.
If the old settlers are not making prep
arations for the biggest kind of a re.
union.
If we can't have a big picnic and bar
becue near Mexico, this summer, after
harvest.
Why "Lady Friend" did not sign he
real name, if she wants us to- inyestigat,
that 'red-hot item"
If we won't write up in fin,
style, after he gives us that th~rashing h,
has been talking about.
What man of family it was who met thu
young lady (by chance, of course) OIL
Liberty steet, late the other evening.
Why in the world, if married men vii
write loving letters to the girls, the,
don't put them where their wives cam
get them. Somebody'n get his "goos,
CoOk-ed' if they aren't more careful.
If a certain sewing machine agen
didn't think u cyclone was after him whel
the cold man. and his son gave him
chase out west of town a few days ago
and if said agent was consoled when tn,
young lady threw a kiss at him.
How the Inteuigencer can have a jok,
on us about Gen. Grants death, when il
every issue they have our or five notices
explaining that they were .%'misinformet
about Miss Smiths going to her aunt's
and that she went to her uncle's," etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Audrain County Teachers Normal
Institute.

2 = L-
The second annual session Of this
Institute will be held in the Public
School building, at Mexico, eommen-
cling Monday, August 18th, and viii
continue in session two weeks.
Pres. j. p. Blanton of Kirksville,
has been chosen conductor.
The various subjects to be taught,
have been assigned. to efficient in
structors, who will positively be on
hand. Our corps Of lecturers is the
best that can be obtained. a12ad'
Board, So so per week. Tuition,
gentleman, So 90; ladies 81 90. +.
Every teacher in Audrain county
ought to attend.
Information and programmes can
be obtained from members Of the
Executive Committee. H.. Hill.
Isom Roberts, II. A.. Gass and D. A.
Mcmillan. 14-3w. :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Althouse Bros. have sold their
stock of groceries to Willis & Wine
gard, and will return to Marshall.
They are clever gentlemen, and did
a fine business We regret very
much that they did not remain with
us permanently. What is our loss
is MarshalHs gain. 4aa& %s'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
The spscial Exeursien to CaliferuI

Tie Special Excursion to California.
Nj. =. S. Wilson, Union Agsnt,
has furnished the followinS ocular y
htive to the sxcuaDnHo california WI
The Missouri Knlhts. Tenplar TraneL
c~ontinentsl excsrl ems ~
SIN response to the urgent solicitation
Of a large number Of onr members we
have decided to increase our limit to
three hundred, and win take one hundred
ladies' and gentlemen, not nsnbsrs Of the
order, on our special train at the special
rate made by thu. couRny, which in
cisdes fire, board and aff necessary ex-
penses to and FIR a San Francisco. ID
order to procure the rate, the full num-
bereone hundred-mnst be secured pri-
or to August LIST.
Parties who desire to- make this trip
should make application at once, as the
number must positively be limited to one
hundred, and no aN locations viii BE- re-
ceived after the number is completed."
For particulars concerning this .excur-
sion apply to Mr.. Wilson, at the depot
In this CITY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
HARPER 81 Turner
Mail and stage line for Perry and

Mail and stage line for Perry and
New London leaves Mexico ~postofice
promptly at z q. m. Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, arriving at Per-
rs about DOT same day. Leaves
Perry at u m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, arriving at Mexico
at 6 p. m. same day. New passen-
ger hack just put on the line, good
teams, accommodating drivers and
reasonable charges. This is q through
line to and from New London by way
of Perry. Passengers, call at LEDGER
office, Mexico, Mo.
l5-tf. A. WHITE, JR., Prop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
The ROMANCE AND .TsxsE,,xsx

The ROMANCE AND TaAeEDxs Or
PIONEER LTE.-A popular sseoast
Of the heroes and adventures sas,
by their vaior and war-craft, beat
back the savages from the borders OF
civilization. and gave the Apesissu
forests to the pillow and the sickle, ese.a
Royal Octave, 1000 PIP, loo illustFs-
tons, by A. L. Mason, A. NJ, With \.
az introduction by John Clark Rid--
path. L. L.. ID. Jones BfothesG
Co., Publishers, Cincinnati, chieaeeS
St. Louis and Dallas, Texas.i aSakd
by subscription only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Renewal.

Hurd Bros. are now running ztAkir
livery stable in full blast at Quiseap
berry & Mundy's old stand Call
and see them. They have good rigs
and fine stock. The fire did not m
lure either. : .aI.i 24etfass
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
An Ansrer Wanted.

Can any one bring US a case of Kidney
or Liver complaint that Electric Bitters
win not speedily cure? We say they can
not, as thousands of cases already perma-
nently cured and who are daily recon-
mendiDg Electric. Bitters, win prove.
Bright's disease, Diabetes, Weak Back,
or any urinary complaint quickly cured.
They purify the blood, regulate the bow
els, and act directly on the diseased
parts. Every bottle guaranteed. For
sale at soc. a bottle byJ. f. LLKwEgLYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Miss Date Watkins, of Clarence,
No., a most amiable and accomplish
cd young lady, who has been visiting
her cousin, Miss Nellie Patterson,
for several weeks past, departed for
home Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Spriar SnIfs.

Jack Cough, the merchant tailor
is receiving the most complete line
of gents fne spring suisings ever
brought TO Mexico. Don't Fail TO
call and see his spring styles. Youp
are bound TO be pleased for he h.s.fhsf
best patterns out Satisfaction. guar
anteed. 42tf :,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
80 {
.NhiteEfape.

Ralph, the ~1I-months old little
son of Mr.. and Mrs.. Richard Ora
ham, died last Saturday morning.
The funeral services were most beau
tiful and were conducted by Rev.
Armstrong, assisted by the choir.
Trouble never comes except in
foods, as it was only two days before
Dick had buried his mother, and now
he lays his little boy by her side,
while the flowers on his mothers
grave are still unwithered. The be-
reayed-parents have the-sympeshY Of
theirnaay trienSs b tbs theii hour
of trouble and almost unbesrsble at.
fiction. sso . =
"Only- o little child"-
Pause nothere to weep;
Scarcely on earth he smiled,
Ere he fehasleep-
Fell asleep.
.#..- ~
"Only a little child"
GodIso rs had given;
Pure and indebted, E
Only ft for heaven
Fit for heaven.
"0nly a little child"
That oursiove possessed;
That our cares beguiled,
Who Is nav at rest
Now at rest.
"only a little child"
Such as Jesus bless'd;
We were reconciled,
Only He thought best
He thought best -
/ !&a --- --r---A& ka@1
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
THE ANHEUSER.BUSCH
Branch Establishment in this CITY
Always Ready fer Business.

The Anheuser-B Busch Brewing As
ISOLATION Of st. Louis, has stationed
one Of its own agents in this city,
and will be pleased to fill, as hereto
fore, all orders from its patrons at the
very earliest notice. Goods shipped
in first-class shape to all portions of
the country. Mr.. J. b. Merkel. Man
ager Of Mexico Branch, in few days,
will call on our customers at interme-
date towns. fS1Sds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

The reported death of Gen. Grant
was a mistake. This report was the
agreed upon by the union oper-
ators for their to strike. Those not
belonging to the union thought the
report was true, and those who did
know, did not see fit to deny it until
IT. was circulated all over the country.
Gen. Grant does not feel flsttered that
no more attention was paid to it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Ageutlemano of Laddonia explains

AgentIeman of Laddonia explains
the reported death of Gen. Grant in
at least an original way. He says q
dispatch was going over the wires
that "Gen. Grant fell dead-drunk
on the streets of New York. and
that just after the word dead the sig
nal for Che; operators to strike was
sounded, and the message was not
completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
.sThe Tree is K.swn BY Its Fruits"

Our Electric wonder, the greatest
household remedy on earth, iszzecaQ-
mended now BY many Of our G o
be fAr NeerbeA aD4eersrsm
has ever been elsred he SVbli n
nervous i~niauraatosy che san1 5de,
both for external and internal use. It
takes the place of all filthy lineaments, and
Just by app1yjng and rubbing with the
hand IL peuetfates to the very bone, and
aliays pain instantly. Price, so cents aud
$I.oo. For sale by J. F. Llewellyn, west
side square ana all other druggists and
dealers ssnerxIlEADr J. NJ. Koontz sole
proprietoe. first door east of NJ.
=. Church, on Liberty street, Mexico,
No. Any one wishing any information in
regard 10 osr Electric Wonder, and other
Justly celehrsted family medicines manu.
factured bynexKoontz for such diseases
. rseonnsAdsd, cas get it by calling or
whiting. stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
TeWDornrily.

DIR. ]. w. Reed has opened dental
parlors over j. +. Llewellyn drug
store, where he can be found until his
former Dom over Ricketts, & En-
mons are ready TO be occupied. 46tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Misses Annie WEIGH and Emma
Hatton, two of Laddonia's most ac-
cemplished young ladies', are visiting
friends and relatives in this city.
They are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. III. Sims.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
All For Fifteen Cents.

C. B. Jameson, of Vandalia, this county,
is a barber,l and brought suit against d.
Russell for % cents, for a sponge.
He got judgment for Is cents. Russell
has appealed the case, and it will come
at our next term of court. The costs
will run up into the hundreds, and we
should not wonder Il the case went to
the supreme court before 1t was ended.
The facts in the case, rs we can CLEAN
them. are about as follows: Russell got
mad at Jameson, and had his mug taken
from the barber-shop. In the mug was a
sponge which belonged to Jameson, and
for which he is now bringing suit. Less
money is involved in this case, perhaps,
than in any other suit ever brought in
any court. This cast bids fair to go
through all the courts, cost a great deal
of money, and cause much bad feeling.
The moonlight sociable at Allison's
Springs Tuesday night should have
been a grand success-at least $50
could have been made for the church.
The park was beautifully illuminated
the music by the band was of the
best and appreciated by all; a large
crowd vas present anxious for re.
freshments. The trouble seemed tc
be that only a few were expected,
and the supply was not equal to the
demand. No lemonade could be
bought at all and long before 9 O'Clock
the cream vas all gone. The crowd
went to the ice cream parlors down
town to get their refreshments. As
this was the first entertainment of the
kind this season we must overlook the
little disappointment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Remenl.

We have removed our stock OF
staple and fancy groceries, queens.
ware, ETC., to the nom recently oe-
cupied by d. Vineyard, in Harper's
block, where We shall be glad TO see
all of my old customers and an IN
limited number Of new ones.
15-2w. Paul & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
For Sale.

For Sale.
A fine two-story brick store on the
Public Square with fine, dry, we'll
lighted basement. This property
should rent for at least six or seven
hundred dollars per year. 1t will be
sold at . bargain for cash. Apply =
LEDGER Office. r. N. WHIFE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

S. B. Collins is putting IN a new
bar, and fixing things up in city style.
He has secured the services Of Fred.
Bfendell, of st. Louis, a No. I. bar
tender, who will wait upon you in
f~rst-cIass style.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Physicians are often staEthsdabys
remarkable discoveries. The afset
that DIR. Kings new discovery. for Com.
sumption. and all Throat and Lung
diseases Is daily curing patients tfiat
they haye giyefs mp to die Ii star<iiasn
them TO realize their sense Of duty,
and examiaa ipto tia nerits1 of tlhs
woadegfuk J61overyil sss.isAs 3aa
hupdredtrpfsesr hsstPfysicians dsinRs
it / i'm aitsirs 'psaetice.s final Botases
freecaJ. F. Liesellyn,s fsragEs,ore. ,
Regular size si.0o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

DIR. j. w. Reed has moved his
dental parlors to the rooms over Jas.
N. Bush's store, in Ricketts & En-
mons building. which have been re-
fitted in the latest style. lott :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

J.J. Spencer, formerly Of this county,
late Of 0sceola, where he was In the fur
niture business, has brought suit for s25-
900 against j. p. Landis, cashier of the
St. Clair county bank for injury to his
financial credit by misrepEsssntlszn
vast outlay Of fine legal talent has been
engaged and we are informed that Spen-
Ger will likely get a favorable verdict
His reputation here wa Of the very best
He was recognized as one Of the best cit
liens In the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
Of strictly attending to professional
business, / respectfully solicita con.
tinuatiou Of patronage. zImk
DIR. S. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Don't You Forget II!

I am booming, and selling grocer
les cheaper than eve / buy for
cash, and can't be undersold. B6ne.
in your country produce. HIGHEST
price paid. ID. O'CALLAGHAS,
6-tf Thompson Station, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
LETTER LIST.

MEXICO. Mo-. July D, 1853
v fST OF LETTERS remaining IN the Post
Office al Mexico. Audrain County. Ajssosy1.
and slici. If not called Ier within Tour weeks
from date, viii be sent 10 the dead Letter O1lee
at Washington CITY.
Biyen O HofImeyef Ed
Brink Horace James j
Brown A b Mage Jos
Roaz ID Myers Fnns
Cunningham Helen col Parry Geo u
De(,afao O Pence John
Douglass " r PUfef Antife
Garden n ID Polk EC
Harris La ReedxAauie
Harris Mamie Steel II
Honiehar : NcCafiys misses -
McNee W G
~ Persons calling for letters In this list vii
please sag 'AdSertised.Y
Sy- Once open on Sunday from 4 70 5 oistosk
JOHN SAUNDERS, p. u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
A Card Of Thanks.

We desire to return thanks to our
friends aud customers for many ia
vors and liberal patronage shown us
while in business in Mexico.
Respectfully,
ALTHoUsE & BRo. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Geo. Harper is going into business
at New Salem, Pike county, Ill. Geo.
is one of the most reliable, steady
young men we know. The LEDGER
wishes him what we can safely pre-
diot-a successful business career
wherever he locates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Farmers, step in. and see that
Osborne Self Binder tie q knot, and.
wonder at its simplicity, and why you
were not the inventor Of such q sinsS
pie machine. j. C. Huff, asenEy
west side square. ,sd,lNw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Griffee Bros. have received the
largest finest, and best selected spring
stock of boots and shoes ever brought
to Mexico which will be sold cheaper
than inferior goods bought elsewhere
Call and investigate at the shoe
store. 49tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
PAY Tn.

c. H. Eubank has sold ms hard
ware store to the Ringo BrotheRss
He wants all parties who owe him 10
call at once and settle by note or CASH
Trouble and costs can be saved BY SO
doing. 0s47sn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
For Sale.

Choice Clover, Timothy, Hungaxi-
an, German Millett aud Blue grass
seed at the lowest cash price. Also,
Landreth's celebrated garden seeds
43 If Buckley e MooRE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

- ~
J hone year ago I esusAt a'seSers lcssA,
which settled on my Lungs. frried many
remedies without getting relief, until |
used your Golden Balsam. ] am auN
well, having used only twos bottled. Il
consider it a gift from heaven."-CMrs.
James Luce, Omaha, Neb.
"For consumption of the Lungs, ]
know of no medicine that stands higher
than Marsh's Golden Balsam. It will
cure where cures are possible ."-[H. L.
Smith, Fort Scott, Kans.
"Not one of the thousands who have
used Marsh's Golden Balsam in this city,
has ever made q complaint that it did not
do all claimed for il. "-[Kansas City (Mo.)
Tines. s-Efts
Marsh's Golden Balsam, the famous
Throat and Lung medicine, and Marsh's
Golden Blood & Liver Tonic, the great
attentive and cholagogue, are for. ssls
by ]. F. Llewellyn, druggist Aexic6
Large bottles so cents and 81 s8lS1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

1t yYu want 70 borrew, money call
on Hayden. < tfegg. u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
Pay In.

Parties who owe the firm of Reed
& Nelson, will save costs by paving
by July LIST, 1888. This is The. last
chance. The accounts will then be
given to an officer for c~olIection.a IA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Jack Cough has just received 10
large and fine line of summer and fsllI
suitings Of the latest patterns. Call
and see for yourself. He defies
competition. Satisfaction guaranteed
in every case. ala.iasi:aE 16ssfsui
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Clark & Griffin have sold the Mex
leo Exchange to r. Hisey. Hisey is
a live business man, responsible in
every sense of the word, and dealers
have every confidence in him. We
trust Mr.. Griffin will remain n Mexi-
CO.. He has a host of friends here.
Johnnie Clark is in business at Han
nihal. &
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Miller Il James are now conducting
the Central Livery Stables by the
bridge. They are also running bus
and baggage lines y all perts. q the
city, Their rigs. ere all ueHyah1 in
frst-class order; their stock is Of the
best kind, All orders promptly A.
tended to. IEfE E9.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Big mass meeting and picnic at
Trowbridge's new grove, Wellsvilie,
No., ON August 9Th, 1883. aa& ;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

The daily and weekly papers al
ways on hand at Post Office News
Depot. 15-2w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26
CheapeE Thar Q

For the next Sodsys, Mr. Harding
will cell everything in her line at as
tonishinely low prices, TO reduce her
stock. Hats at your o,ca price Call
early and often, and be happy. 2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Fifty thousand late cabbage Snew
ready for planting at my ofice.i
12-3w L. d. SHIReEE. ;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Builders will buy their lumber of
Wright if they consult their own in
terest. 15-4w,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

No. l hedge plants in large or
small Quantities for spring pkadsg,
at bottom prices, land don't you for
get it, y at my ofice!!ss*sa shhs
42-tf L.. ID. SHIpPEH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Canned fruits and canned meats at
e. C. RauRe1 rFsS 14s~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

The Osborne Self Binders, Nowers
and Reapers are for sale by j. C.
Hut, west side of square. LIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Jack Hayden is better.
). DR.. Lee has been very sick.
taddonia wants a good dentist.
lie. Hutton is at Elk Lick Springs.
Mrs. Murphy, age Go, died last
week.
Mrs. DIR. Neal is visiting in Saline
county.
There will be no returning board
IN 1884.
Hurd Bros. have moved into their
new stables.
~ Paul & Co. have moved into the
Harper block.
Thanks to Capt. Frost for a fine lot
Of eating apples.
Geo. Kabrich has our thanks for
California papers.
This warm weather is proving hard
on the little folks.
al Born, to Mrs. Geo. B. M~acfarlane
=. On Monday, ason.
". ". Harper has gone to Denver,
Co.., for his health.
III ". P. Hooton has moved opposite
Hsndin's new block.
Col. Green Clay is home from a
,Ih trip South on business.
CARRIE, infant daughter of Ed.
ndt 4. Lee, died last week.
Vineyard & Willis have bought
ont Althouse Bros. grocery store.
]. B. Clark, of Laddonia, sold
M thirteen Deering binders this season.
Fl Billie Coons is selling goods in
u Kansas. He is having a fine trade.
Mexico is booming. Just gaze on
The new business houses being erected.
W. C. Hicks is going to establish
commission house in st. Joe, Mo.
Mrs. R. NJ. Heron and daughter
are visiting the family of VIM. Sims.
Thos. Hickman, age 10, died at his
residence, south of Mexico, Sunday.
c. O. Atkinson and J. Sam. Wat
Dn Of Fulton, were in town Monday.
The new Episcopal Church will be
,oa4 small, but one Of the pr~ettiest in the
illfsl State.
Laddonia now has the best side
walks Of any town of its size in the
lSate.
- Z. W. Tureman has just returned
nom a pleasant business trip in
Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Del. Graham, of Ill
aos, have been visiting relatives in
Mexico.
y those who know, say we are going
- o have 25 cent corn and 2 1-2 cent
- ptkthis fall.
s. W. Case, of Laddonia, who has
3. been East this summer, is expected
aaue this week.
Butler Laforce is going into the
sock business in this county. We
Wish him success.
The Fair programmes are out. Call
II On Secretary Steele or President
Baker for copies.
- As announced In the LEDGER, J.
n. Menefee and Jos. Potts left Mon
aay for California.
aessrs. Romans & Holt, druggists
M~artnsburg, No., made US a
Pleasant call this week.
.vA ooie's circus is in Columbia next
ls's ssS. 1t will not come to Mexico
Incense Is too high.
ihe blue kids Of Fulton will play
q ssi led kids of Mexico a game of ball
this city next Tuesday.
YRS. James Galloway is visiting in
- sason. Misses Julia and Lena
> 0eketts accompanied her.
Judge J. W. Hickman and William
=. .saea' two of Boone eounty's old
=. 81 citizens, died last week.
mrs, J. N. Marmaduke, and daugh-
Mrs. W. c. Hicks. are spending
lew weeks at Eldorado Springs.
~, saere will be a big picnic five miles
- r ,ssa Of hartinsburg, Aug. 18th.
a otg time is anticipated.
= laddonia is becoming quite a tour
g 9 fist fights. A peace society i
N as organized (which will fill a Ions
.ne LEDGER will offer a prize tbi,
Isa 70 the best looking baby i,
county. We will, in addition
s'e : ane bouquet to the mother.
. White. Jr., has the eontr,e
.s.sI.ylng the mail to Perry 20,
h.. . s Tor four years. He viii
s,s assselass Accommodations 70
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-26

Parties owing the LEDGER lang
standing accounts Will save costs By
paying at once. 4.l IT,