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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

ed by him, and, except the last three
years Of her residence there, he visit
ed aud lived with her summer and
wintef as husband and wives do; she
returned to st. Louis in 1879, and
resided at the st. James Hotel;
waddingham paid her bills, and her
relations for sometime with him were
pleasant /; she first heard about Q mar
riage with Charles r.. Gavin in the
spring of 1880 from Isaac Gavin ;
that letter was lost; she put it in
her trunk, but could never. find it
afterwards. I. Gavin said there had
been . gentleman at Detroit TO know
If she had been married to Charles
r. Gavin, who had offered r. Marsh
five hundred dollars for proof Of it.
She answered Us she did to insure
safety to her correspondence never
had any conversation with Mrs. Bar
reta except on business; never told
her she had been married to Charles
R. Gavin. In 1881 Mr.. Waddingham
drew q revolver on her in his sface in
St. Louis. During the last three
years he has drunk enough to make
him exceedingly cross. He could
walk generally, but he staggered al
most every third day from one side Of
the street to the other. He often
boxed her Ears and choked her at the
st. james Hotel in the spring Of 1880.
Mrs. Waddinsham was subjected to
a severe cross-examination; but
swerved not from her direct testimo-
ny, accounting for the discrepancies
in her letters reasonably, il not who'll
~ satisfactorily. She had spoken
of the boys she had taken to raise as
MI. Waddingham's boys, and not as
his sons or heirs.
Mary and Robt. Marsh, the mother
and step-father of Charles r. Gavin,
testified by affidavit that defendant
was never married to their son, and
was never regarded by the family as
his wife. They knew Anna Oates,
whom they recognized as his wife, al
though not present at their marriage.
II defendant had ever been married
to their son or lived with him rs his
wife, they would have heard some
thing about it.
The affidavit Of Antonette Bates
set forth that she was the cousin Of
both defendant and Anna Bates. She
had seen Charles r. Gavin pass her
fathers house several times with his
wife, Anna Bates. People thought
Anna Bates resembled defendant and
strangers might have been easily de-
ceived as to their identity.
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From
q ths Ledcn.

Correspondents q the Ledcps. 7
LADDONlA, July 9.-The Laddonians
spent . ioyfal day ON TIA Fourth, Many
Of hon atsSndsd the pichic on M. Lset's
BARN, and had . paeasank tims. About
three hundred people were pesssnk, and
the day was spent In talking. eating q
good dinner, dancing, and In iIsfsning to
a good speech from Mr.. WIN. Cook.
The G. T. L. and Sons OF Temperance
organizations attended the Farber picnic.
Doctor Wsyman, delivered . stroas
prohibition speech In the morning. BE
was through speaking when W got there,
but we heard 1t spoken 81 in terms Of
praise. Every family was well Supplied
with dinner, which WA spread upon the
ground, and all invited 10 partake OF Il.
We had the pleasure OF eating with Mr..
ShruI's family, and from the h,anti-
ful supply they brought, they made prep
arations TO feed many . hungry q
After dinner Mrs. N. e. De Geer deliver
ed an ahle address, full Of pstriotisn, and
temperance. She paid . beaatifal tribute
to the memory Of the brave soldiers OF
beth North and South, thst fell during the
war. While the weeping willow sings q
sad requiem DER their graves, their men,
Dries are held sacred. While slavery was
q great curse 10 our country, it would
have been better II the government had
bought the slaves, and freed them and
thereby saved the lives Of thousands Of
brave soldiers. But now that peace was
restored 10 our country. let all look to
"Uncle SAM for the farm that he has
promised foe honest labor, never shirk-
ing q duty. let q come In what shape II
may. The whiskey traffic d making
slaves Of its thousands, and towards OF
our public officers. We did not hear
more than half Of her speecA, Is we were
compelled TO come home. The Farber
band played some Of the best o. music for
the day-dancing was joined In by many.
The swing was there revolving round,
gathering In the dimes and the people,
Taking it all together 1t was O pleasant
day for ell the people At night several
hundred people gathered in Laddonia to
see the ''fre works" They did moi
prove to be SO grand as anticipated. We
presume the animal got contrary, and
wouldn't 60 up In the balloon, as the bal.
oons were q failure.
MIR. C.. Dess got badly hurt with
sky rocket. II fell O his face knocking
out several teeth, and cutting his face
considerable. He is improving.
Harvesting has commenced, and IL
promises to be . fine yield. Corn Is look
ing well, and at present everything looks
favorable for good crops.
ANNIE LAURIE,
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An INTERNAL LIE!
Manufactured BY the Yard, for the Par.
pose Of Insulting Respectable
Citizens Of Mexico.

The most remarkable exhibition OF
cheek and indecency that I have ever
heard concerning An audience hap
pened last season in Mexico, Mo
The Hess Acme Opera Company was
filing an engagement in this little
town. "Olivette'' was the pro-
gramme. The performance took
place in q hall. Many of the men in
the audience sat with their SLOUGH
hats on the entire evening. "Oli-
vette" was above the heads of the
Mexico audience, nevertheless they
enjoyed it. The men shouted and
yelled during the first two acts.
When the farandole at the end Of the
second act was danced nearly the en-
tire front row Of this highly respect
able Mexico audience fell upon their
knees-not to pray but to gaze at the
pretty ankles and skirts Of the dan
GERS. 1t was too much for the Hess
Company and the farandole was
promptly stopped to the deep disgust
of the kneeling Mexicans. This IS q
cold fact and is vouched for by men,
bers of the company-St. Louis Spec
tdtor.
The above is q lie in toto, made
out of whole cloth. The editor Of
the Spectator must be q consummate
ass, or he would not allow such stuff
to go into his paper. 1t is a "cold''
lie-every word Of it-and any men,
Der OF the company who will ssvouch''
for it, knowingly, vouches to q lie.
Maybe, "vouching'' to lies is the
least of the sins of some of the mem
bers Of that company. We do not
care to notice such an article further.
We will refer to this again, if ever
the Hess Opera Company visits this
city in the future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
BEAVER DAN ITEMS.

oo<fsspondence Of the Ledger.
BEAvER DAN, July 1O.-On taking
% agricultural stroll about our vicin.
ny, We find the corn to be good; in
some places, exceedingly 90. Wheat,
Ia. some localities, is very light. in
others fair, and again in others bet.
ter than usual. On the whole, far
mers have no reason for any extern
ave complaining In regard to their
prospects at the present time.
W. D. Harrison b grazing upward
OF two hundred head Of cattle on his
farm.
s. o. Wright has sold his farm "a
DR.. Hickman OF Boone county. While
We are glad to welcome the Doctor to
our vicinity, we IN very sorry u
lose MI. Wright and his most excel.
lent family, ~ be is one Of our bes,
business men.
Miss Ella Poague Of Mexico, has
just closed . two-months school at the
Price school house. The patrons arr
well pleased with her teaching. VIZ
hope to zee her teach another term in
our district.
We spent . very quiet Fourth.
There were no '~tspouting" candidate,
no Declaration of Independence read.
ing by a cross-eyed orator, no villain.
Gus ice cream, no red lemonade, nc
gun-powder and terrific combination
Of small boys, f~ire-crackers and yale,
dogs. No, it was just the opposite
peace. The good, old anti-reyolu.
tionary war peace-country solitude,
buttermilk, black ants and linen
breeches were the chief points in oul
fourth. BACHELOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

NOTICE is hereby given that letters
N testamentary upon the estate Of Mrs.
z. B. Stowe, deceased, late OF Audrain
County, Missouri, have been granted to
the undersigned J. II. Stowe, by the Pro-
bate Court Of said county, bearing dste
June 18th, 1888. All persons having
cl1ims against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance within
- yeaz nm after the date Of sid let
ten, ortB may be precludeds fron any
beDeAt q such estkte; and Il such claims
be not exhibited within two years from
the time Of the publication Of this notice,
they will be forever barred.
J. b. STOWE, Rxscutof.
Mexico, June 16, 1855,
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Fer SALE

A fine two-story brick store on the
Public Square with fine, dry, WE'LL
lighted basement. This property
should rent for ut least six or seven
hundred dollars per year. 1t will be
sold ct a bargain for cash. Apply as
LEDGER Office. R. M. WHIrr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

II you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite, genera
debility, disoFdsred blood, weak consti.
tuition, headache, or any disease of {
bilious nature, by all means procure
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will b.
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity viii
return; pain and misery will cease, and
~henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
Of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents {
bottle by J. +. L.swELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

Hotel clerk-"There is q newspaper
man who has been stopping with us dur.
ing the week, and he has just called fol
his bill. II We are liberal with him per.
haps he win give us q good notice."
Lsndlord-"A capital idea. Tell hin
there win be no charge"
Clerk-"Yes, SIR"
Landlord calling clerk back)-"Any
body with him?n
Clerk-'Yes, sir; his wife"
Landlord-"Al right; charge her dou.
BILE rates.n
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The Tewksbury affair promises to be
q repetition Of the Star route boredom,
It Is still occupying public attention In
Massachusetts,, and the committee of In
vestigataon is holding two sessions daily,
with the temperature in Boston at such
Q point rs to seriously weaken the CHIEF
article in Colonel Ingersolrs creed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
RUSH HILL RACKET.
correspondence Of the Ledge,

RUSH HILL, July l0.-Elder n. L. An
thony preached an able discourse Sunday
on the subject Of Baptism to an atten-
tive audience. We badly need a church
house, and hope in the near future to be
able to build one.
Nj. Z. veerkamp and Mr.. Frazer Maui
pin say: 'Sc.aire Friar had the finest din
ner at the Iisddonia picnic they wei saw
spread in this county.
We hope to see C. L. Stewart out In
his little "Chariot" soon, as he looks
awkward sitting cross-legged in a two
horse wagon.
James Curry, the new wagon maker of
this place, a always be found at his
shop, and is q boss workman. His black
smith is also an A No. l workman, cad
parties wishing a good job will do wen
by calling on them.
Johnnie, did you get your foot on the
chair when You went to Vandalia? Tell
the truth, John.
We are glad to see that Miss Mile is
improving in health. She is now under
the care Of DR.. Blankenship.
The song Of the reaper 10 heard in the
land, and the farmers seem well pleased
with the wheat and oat crops.
From appearances, one would suppose
there Is to be q new partner in the lumber
business here at an early day.
Miss Lizzie Settles is very sick, but her
doctors and friends have hopes of her
recovery.
Your correspondent is informed of q
new lodge in town, organized by the
young ladies, called the G. b. D. O. lodge.
They black-balled the nrss boy that wish
ed to be Initiated, and 1t seems as though
some OF the Boscs are now minus the
strings. 1t ts hard TO tell which is the
weakest. We can say, however, the Boo
does not seem to have the true spriag It
have. BUcKsKrN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

Bob White says: "What is home
without the colic?" II the LEDGER
man feeds his baby like he feeds
mocking-birds, We do not wonder
that it has the eolic.-Richmoad
Democrat.
For reasonsHnot necessary here to
mention-Bob White does not feed
bis baby at all, at any time. We
can furnish the proof on short notice.
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that every command in the Bible is
addressed to them, or, as is often
done, in the presentation of some
impossible ecclesiastical fiction, that
is acknowledged by the minister to be
a mystery incapable Of being under
stood. These are things that destroy
congregations, and, when they stated
ly. occur, sensible persons Of piety
will seek edificatien elsewhere, and
be abundantly justified in doing SO.
Theology is widely understood to be
in a transition state. Old doctrines
are being either modified or abandon
ed, and the pulpit must be similarly
changed or cease to be attractive.
There are nj theological entangle-
ments based upon Christ's words.
He did not especially aim to be logi-
cal. nor did he accommodate his
teachings to the inequalities Of human
intellects: All that was done by
those that came after Him, claiming
to be disciples. Under them religion
was made to represent ecclesiastical
progress. What is needed is a higher
appreciation Of Christ, q better un-
derstanding Of His words, and greater
faith in His love. He was the way,
the truth, and the life, and acceptance
of him as such is the basis of saliva
ton. When q church meets for re-
yival and has an object, that rings
out in all its prayers, songs and adj
dresses, its services are attractive,
its benches and pews full, and it adds
easily and without WEAKNESS to its
hours Of attendance. 1t must ever
be thus. Theology, white with the
frost of ages and no longer attractive,
may fail. 1t may pale before the
revelations of modern investigation.
Portions Of it ought to be abandoned,
but the judicious presentation Of the
love of Christ will never cease to draw
hwile there are souls conscious
OF need Of help. What little force
most existing theologies have is due to
their supposed connection with it,
and with practical morality and re-
Euion
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

Nergell, the bakery man OF Van
dalia, writes and denies the accuse
ton of our correspondent from that
place, that he allowed negroes to eat
at his tables provided for customers.
Our correspondent writes and SAYS
the statements are correct. We don't
want to misrepresent any one. Mer-
CELL or our correspondent, one or the
other, is evidently mistaken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

There is no trouble attached t.
lighting duels with lead pencils II
cool offices, like the Mexico editors
sometimes do but when it comes to
Colts pistols, 8 PAGES, advance and
fire till some one is killed." like they
do in Virginia, then romance i
drowned in red, CORY blood, Excuse
us, please.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
PubHc Park.

The LEDGER has always advocated
q public park in Mexico, and while in
Montgomery City last week we fully
appreciated the pleasure derived from
such a summer resort. Montgomery
has an elegant little park. 1t is a
private park, but open to the public.
Ice cream and lemonade are sold and
the park is a big paying institution.
Open air concerts are given three
times a week and every evening the
park is crowded. Allison's Springs
or Hardin's ground in South Mexico
would either one make pleasant parks.
With very little cost Allison's Springs
could be made the prettiest park in
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

"Can the Old Lover" is the title of a
novel. That's generally the way of it.
They can the old love as soon as it be-
comes the least bit old and put it away
to keep, while something a trife fresher
Is brought out for daily use.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
Gel Ceehdne.

Every man who loves his wife and
can afford it, will buy q Gasoline
stove from Smothers & Smith. Cheap.
no wood chopping, 10 heat, no dirt,
quick to cook, everybody satisfied.
Cali and see n and you win surely
buy.
13-lt. SAorHERs & SIXTH.
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Five young men on Cuivre were
arrested and brought to Mexico last
week for going In swimming Sunday
near . church. On account Of DER
not being within sight Of the church.
they were cleared.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

A Great Discovery.
That is daily bringing joy to the homes
Of thousands by saving many Of thei
dear ones from an early grave. Truly Il
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Loss Of Voice, Tickling II
the Throat, Pain in Side and Chest, O
any disease Of the Throat amp Lungs, +,
positive curt guaranteed. Trial bottle.
free at j. +. LLEwELLYN's drug store
Large size d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

"What is true bravery?" asks q New
York paper. tits going to the door your
self when you don't know whether the
caller is . dear friend, a book agent or q
man with q bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
LETTER LIST.
Audrain Circuit Court, June Ii, 1883.

B. C. Hayden, plaintiff
vs..
Jacob Ladd, Jonas Ladd, Martha A.
Wainwright andJ Jonas W Wainwright,
her husband, Alvin Ladd, Pettia
Ladd and Leslie Ladd, heirs oil
Amos Ladd, deceased, and Jane
Scott, widow Of James Scott, de.
ceased, defendants.
ND now at this day comes plain
"A till, by attorney, and it appear
ing to the satisfaction Of the court
that the defendant, Jonas Vain
wright, Is Q nonresident Of the State
Of Missouri. It 10 therefore ordered
by the court that said defendant,
Jonas Wainwright, be notified by
publication that plaintiff has COM
menced suit against the above-named
defendants, the object and general
nature Of which 10 to divest you and
otier defendants Of ell title in and to
the following lands in Audrain
county, Missouri, viz: Northwest,
southwest quarter section (26) TWEEN.
ty.six, md northwest, southwest
quarter section (l2) twelve, all of
township fSll ffty-one, range az
seven, and to rest the title to north.
west, southwest quarter, section (2s)
twenty-six, Of said township and
range In Jane Sect, and the title to
northwest, southwest quarter section
(12) twelve, In said township and
range In plaintiff, and that unless
you b and appear before the circuit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

The saloons ct Glasgow all shu,
down on account OF the high license
law. Since that time there has been
more drunkenness than was eyes
known before. You can get .ssheep
Dip At q hundred places on the
sly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

"Belle Of Mexico,'' the best cigar
in Mexico, at ]. II. Crawford's for
Sc. Don't fail to try them. 132 ct
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

Charley Hamilton has a fine crop
OF White Russian oats. They are
4 feet IL inches tall and the heads are
long and full. His barley crop is also
fine. He planted IL bushels and
reaped over $50. His oats are worth
" per bushel; his barley 81. Char
ley is blowing up his barley ground
and will plant it in 80 day corn, in
this way reaping two crops.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

The editor Of the Mexico LrDGER
advertises for q ton OF catnip. .sThat
baby" must be az badly troubled
With wind" as its papa--Moaroe
City Ness.
Catnip tea cures the baby; book
agent tea the papa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

After Mcdowell, the negro who
ravished white lady was hanged in
Pike county last week by a mob, his
body was horribly mutilated and his
head cut of. II he had been burned
or mutilased before he was hanged,
the LEDGER would have said not a
word, but the mutilating of a corpse
is revolving and savage, and we are
surprised that such adisgust,ng scene
should occur in such q refined COM
munlty. We T sure that only a
few were concerned in this afterpieee
to the legitimate circus, and we are
glad to see that the press and people
OF Pike in no uncertain language
condemn this brutal performance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12

Harry Ettenson Of Fulton, was in
.Mezco Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
Bridges.

OkA08 zoe
The county court has just ordered
the following bridges rebuilt : Over
Scattering Fork, near Smiths; Long
Branch, near Matthew Fountains;
Middle Lick. Cook road; lower Mex
leo and Fulton road. by j. X. Brown /;
over Hickory Creek, on tho Mexico
and Louisiana road, and one south
east Of Mexico, near Frank Canter-
berry's. New bridges are also to be
built on the lower Mexico and Fulton
road, near Mrs. Lakenan's; over
Mans slough, 10 miles east; over
Cuivre, 8 miles south, near Henry
Crews; over Goodwater, near Judge
Carter's; over Beaver DAM. near
Thos. Northern's; over East Lick,
near Farber; over Middle Lick, near
Frank Akridge's; over Middle Lick,
near G.. W. Covey's; oyer Cuivre, on
the Mart,nsburg and Benton City
road; on the Mexico and Louisiana
road, near John Sims' three miles
northwest of Farber, near John
Scroggins, and a small one near Mo-
limo. The people of Audrain, with
one voice, rejoice at this action of
the county court. No county in the
State has better bridges than Audrain.
Now let the roads be properly worked
this fall and we are oil right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
DIR. W. C. PIPNO,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

nFFICE-Up stairs, in Hasper's new block,
~ noftheast conner Of the public square,
special Attention 70 Surgery and diseases Of the
Eye ana 8Af. 2o-ff
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+. NJ. JOHNS
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
MEXICO, MISSOURI.

win furnish plans and erect buildings in
this and adjoining counties on moderate
terms. 1T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-12
HAS OPENED
A NEW AND COMPLETE

Bakery and Confectionery Store in West
Mexico. Bakcs the best Of bread, cakes,
pies, etc.
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Wouuiu&HAlAs piatulu, tlen LOOK Cnt
stand, but, after showing that he Wa
married to defendant in 1858, aftel
she had secured a divorce from Dun.
ham, and that he had paid nine thou.
sand dollars for q home for her in
Vermont, was stopped from divulgine
what defendent was alleged to have
communicated to him concerning her
marriage with Charles R. Gavin.
This closed plaintiffs evidence.
Mrs. Paulina Naddingham was
then introduced, and testified that
she was never married to Charles r.
Gavin, and never lived with him "a
his wife. When she went to Detroit,
she became acquainted with the Cav
and Knox Gavin told the BOYS
that town she was his cousin, and
on that account she got to ne known
outside her family as Panlina Gavin,
but never knew she was regarded by
anyone as the wife of Charles r.
Gavin. Charles r. Gavin married
her cousin, Anna Bates, soon after
be got out Of Jail. She never was in
bed with Charles r. Gavin : never
vas In a house Of ill-fame. In 1s4S.
The was married to Durham, and
vent to live with him in St. Louis
re went to Springfield, and she OBJ
aimed q divorce from him and mar
led Waddingham in 1858; she be-
anne acquainted with Waddingham
q 1850; he visited her almost every
lay, and it was with his assistance
he obtained q divorce; che went to
1ermont with Waddingham $ consent
house there was bought and repair
&E+E=
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MRS r. j.
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Sample bottles of Browns Expectorani
FREE, and Taraxine Memorandum books
given away by ]. F. LLEWELLYN. Call
and get one. 7-lyr.
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NO SOURED MlLK.
No SPOILED MEAT.

ANf - . - III hsNHNsNs
II Will keep them fresh and sweet fnr
many days and doe, not imprrt the sliglt-
est foreign taste to the articles treated. fl
Is so simple in operation tuat child can
follow the directions is os harmless as
salt'aud cost, only - traction Ola cent to a
pound OF meat. fish. butter or cheese or To
quart ui milk. This Is no humblE, il il,
endorsed by such men us Prof. ~lm W.
Johnson, OF Iue ClIrgc. Sold hy Irug,
sis's and grocc,s Sample packages sent
pie-phI by mail or eNprD s. Ia, we prefer
IN recent ot price. Name your rXprrs.
oillcr Nindnc brand for meat: ocean
Wavr Tor fish and sea food: SNOW Flake
Tor milk, but r. and ch csD; Auti.Frrmrf.t
Anii-Fly ana Auti-M,ld, so per 10. each,
i,,arl Tor err am; Queen loroggs. and Aqua.
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