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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-06

Vermont Maple Syrup at Nelson's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-06

MaSOn'S Fruit Jars at Nelson's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-06
The Hapgood Sulky.
A Complete Establishment.

for sale by Berry Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
A Brutal Murder.

From Mr.. A. s. Houston, who arrived
Monday from Paris. Mo-, it is learned that
late last Saturday evening a most brutal
murder vas committed at Madison, a
short distance from Paris, in Monroe
County, the victim being a man named
Cummings and the slayer a desperate
character named Cliff Wade. The row
started over some trivial matter growing
out of q grudge, when Wade picked up a
heavy weight and struck his antagonist a
fearful blow on the back of the head,
breaking the skull, and as he wa IN the
act Of falling drew his pistol and fred,
the ball taking effect in Cummings FORE
head, killing him instantly. Had the shot
not proved fatal the blow from the weight
would have killed the man. Wade is
known throughout that section as q des-
perate character, and this is the third man
who has fallen a victim to his uneering
aim. Up to last accounts he was at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Patent Right SWindler.

MARSHALL, Mo-, May 2s.-A warrant
was worn out in this city to-day by Rob-
ert W. Bullock, a resident of this city, for
the arrest of n E. P. Carpenter, who
was around here in April selling the Mis-
souri, Steam Washer. While here he sold
several, and just before taking his de-
parture he sold the right to manufacture
and sell the machinesin Saline, Lafayette,
Pettis, Cooper and Henry counties to Mr..
Robert w. Bullock for a mule valued at
1925 and $50 in cash. A few days after
the transaction Mr.. Bullock showed his
guarantee and other papers given him by
Carpenter to a lawyer, who pronounced
them a cheat. Mr.. Bullock then wrote to
G. D. Ferris, the p~atsntee, at St. Louis,
and J. c. Huff the manufacturer, of Mex.
leo, Mo. Both of the gentlemen in an
swer to Mr.. Bullock's inquiry replied thai
Carpenter was q fraud, and that they
were ON the hunt for him for similar Of
lenses. Carpenter is As years old, weigh
about a 1%s0pounds, has sandy beard, darl
hair and small black eyes, and has a lad.
with him,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
SECTARIANISM.

At a recent meeting of the Evangel-
ical Association at st. Louis, the adj
vantages and disadvantages of de-
nominations in religion were COM
pared by ministers. Nothing could
present in q more striking manner the
progress religious thought has been
making than the way UNCONVENTIONAL
ism,.was handled. 1t was plainly stated
by the chief speaker, Rev. Theodore
Clifton, that the "Church as an Or
g~anization is a human institution, and
rs such is subject to human .frailties,
foibles, follles, sins and crimes" and
the speaker might have gone further
and added, that it is those effusions
Of infidelity that arraign those frail-
ties, foibles, follies, sins and crimes
that are most effective and most
acceptable to popular audiences.
The public shrink, shocked, from
denial of the existence of q God, and
the affirmation that His nature and
and providence are not revealed in
His works, but applauds every just
criticism Of ecclesiastical mistake and
misrepresentation Of His character
and will.
With the idea also dropped, that
Denominations afforded compensa.
ton for the human mind" the LEDG.
ER has no sympathy. To admit that,
would be to conclude that religion
was incapable Of being understood,
II there is tendency in man Ito mis-
appreciate TRUTH" it is the duty Of
r~eligionists to correct that disposition
and this can not be done by empha'
sizing pant Of it according to tn.
tastes, temperaments and constitutions
of individuals. The true work Of the
church is to create q new disposition
in entire concord with God.
It must be acknowledged that who
ever attempts to set forth, in q clea'
and practical manner, the advantage:
which religion derives from S~ectarisn'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
SherlTs Sale.

DY virtue and authority of a gener-
ID al execution, issued from the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit court of
Audrain county, Missouri, return
able at the June term, 1883, of said
court, and to me directed, in favor
of Ira Hall, and against A, d. Crary,
l have levied upon and siezed ali the
right, title, interest and claim of the
said A. D. Crazy of, in and to the
following described real estate, to-
wit: Lots seven and eight q & 81,
in block seven az, and lots one, two
and ten Il, 2 & 10), in block five (5),
and lots seven and eight q & 81 in
block three (3), in the town of Far
Der, all lying and being in the said
county, and State of Missouri; and /
will, on
Friday, the 9Th day Of June, 1883,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
forenoon and five O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, at the Court House
door, in the city Of Mexico, county
of Audrain Aforesaid, sell the same,
or so much thereof as may be requir-
ed, at public vendue, to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, (subject to
all prior liens and judgments,) to
satisfy said execution and costs.
D. D. WOODWARD,
Sheriff of Audrain County, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

ism, will have q hard task. At the
same time its disadvantages are plain
and palpable. 1. Misinterpretation
OF revelation. All the vieus of the
denominations concerning that can
not be correct. 2. Too many
churches in small towns. 3. The
prevention of a self-sustaining church
in communities that cannot provide
for more. 4. Mutual abuse of one
another, the staple of which is mainly
misrepresentation and caricature.
ALI this and much more that is insep-
cradle from S~ectarianism works daily
and irrepairable injury to religion.
The division of the church into de-
nominations is evidently not the work
Of a God, who is in perfect unity with
himself, and whose unity must nee
essarily exhibit itself in all He under
takes. Sectarianism is an unmiti-
gated evil but how it is to be avoided
until all see eye to eye, and brotherly
love universally prevails, is not clearly
to be seen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
FROM LADDONIA.
Correspondents of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDos1A, Mo-, May 29.-An en-
tertainment will be given Saturday
evening, June 9, at Barnett's Hall,
in this place, for the benefit Of the
new t~@l-sonic Hall, at which will be
presented the pleasing and instructive
play Of "Among the Breakers" with
the following home talent in the cast:
David Murray, keeper Of Fairpoint
Light, E. c. Kennen; Larry Divine,
his assistant, S. T. Pollard; Hon.
Bruce Hunter, DIR. j. T. Terrill
Clarence Hunter, his ward, A. l..
Bruton; Peter Paragraph, a news
paper reporter, G. w. Convey; Scud,
Mr.. Hunters colored servant, w. E.
Rlppey; Miss Minnie Daze, Mr. Hun
ter's niece, Miss Mollie Tut; Bess
Starbright, cast up by the waves,
Miss Nora B~ranstetter; Mother Ca
rey, a reputed fortune-teller, Miss
Fannie Scandland Biddy Bean, an
Irish girl, Miss Fannie Gllliland.
The music and other variations will
be excellently rendered. Admission,
IS, Is and Is cents. Those attending
the entertainment will be well pleased,
and all who wish to spend a pleasant
evening should attend.
Our town board has ordered side.
walks to be built on the principal
streets by the first Of July. They
are in a little dilema just to know
how to run the sidewalks on First
street.
Mrs. Kate Crebom, who has beer
visiting for the past two months ir
Iowa, is again in Laddonia among
her many friends.
Mr.. Harvey Wilson, one Of Pixies
best farmers, vas in town last week
Myers & Pierce are putting q nea
awning in front Of their new store.
Mrs. Bourne, in company will
Mrs. DeGeer, paid our town a visi
last Sunday.
The late rains have helped the corn
oats, wheat and the spirits Of tn
farmers to a great extent.
An attachment was gotten out to
day by Mr.. D. Hughes for the good
sold on Saturday by his son to 7
Griyes. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
He Didn't Like IT.

Joe Burnett, of the Paris Mercury, not
long since attended a theatrical perform
ance for the second time in his life. He
was very indignant next day, and . friend
asked him what was the matter.
"IW never go to another theatre as
long IS I live"
'Why, what's occurred toprejudice you
against the theatres?n
swell, I liked the first act first rate, but
when it was nearly through I read on the
play-bin that the next act would take
place In New York, and I just got up and
left"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Interesting History.

Mr.. Peers has handed us a copy of The
Weekly Montgomery Neus of date of Feb
uary 9Th, 1861. The paper contains the
proceeding of the district convention,
held in this place January 9TH, of that
year, which nominated delegates to the
state constitutional convention. This
district was composed of the counties of
St. Charles, Montgomery and Warren,
and n delegate was to be elected from
each county. Rev. James E. WEIGH was
chairman, and the delegation from this
county consisted of T. j. Marshall, Griet
Stewart. j.. A. Pulliam, Judge Creed, T.
Archer, Hon. J. v. HAYS, Capt. Jas. W.
McFaden, D. W. Randolf, John Kent, ST.,
Judge j. G. Walker, A. F. Grabbs, A.
Powell, James E. WEIGH, William M.
front, P. Oaks, John Rummons, John
WEIGH, ]. B. Edwards, William T. Car
ter, Lawrence Langford, ]. Keeton, W.
T. Carter, Joshua Ousley, j. S Berger,
Harry R. Jones and Levi j. Garrett. B.
B. Frazier Of st. Charles, DR.. G. Y. Bast,
of Montgomery, and Judge J. G. Waller
of Warren were nominees of the conven-
ton, all three of whom we believe were
elected at the special election held Feb
ruary 18th. OF the delegates from this
county Judge Archer, Capt. McFaden,
J. v. Hays, j.. A. B. Edwards, W. T.
Carter and Vim. Clyce are still residents
of Warren n: T. j. Marshall is in Audrain;
D. W. Randof is in Montgomery, and
Levi J. Garrett in Lincoln. The president
James F. WEIGH, Grief Stewart, j. A.
Pulliam, John Kent, ST., Judge Waller,
A. F. Crabs, John Rummons and Law
renee Langford have passed into the
"great unknown" The whereabouts Of
the others or whether dead or alive is un-
known to the Banner.-Warrenton Ban
ner.
The delegates from Montgomery coun-
ty that were admitted were DR.. Geo. r,
Milton, R. P. Terrill, Nat Patton, S. Car
roll, Moses Ellis, Harvey Leavell, DIR.
J. R. Robine, Alley Henley, J. R. Amer
Captain Lock, Judge Bersheres, S. w
Hammack, DR.. Pitmun, John Skinner
and Francis Skinner.-Wellsville Demo
-n1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

While t..c Car ALEXANDER was being
peacefully crowned in Moscow, Sunday,
fifteen hundred anarchists were making q
public demonstration over the graves of
the communists buried in Pere La Chaise,
near Paris. The red flag was thrown to
the breeze, the orators ~harangued against
the existing order of things, and the
crowd shouted, "Long Live the Com
mune." The most significant fact about
the proceedings was that though the po-
lice were in the cemetery in force, no ar
rests were made. 1t looks as though the
French were learning the secret of real
Republican government-namely: tina,
talk is a great safety value for revolution
airy notions. Herr MOST isn't half the
hero he was before alleged Communists
in this country found out from his tall
| what a fool he was.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

Of Prairie Township Sunday School
Convention to be held at wesley
Chapel 3 miles north Of Worcester,
Audrain county No., commencing
Saturday, June 10th 1883.
2 90 p. IA. Organization. Ad-
dress of welcome by, C. H.
Harrington.
2 80 Scripture authority for the
Sunday School, Evan S. Brooks.
2 so How shall 1 secure and main
tain an interest in my class, Miss
ANNE Obyrne and Douglass
McIlhany.
8 20 How to study the Bible, Ell
der NJ. L. Anthony. Discussion.
3 so What should be the character
of the music of the S. S. j. l..
Carnes and VIM. Bolts.
4 20 The influence of the S. S. up
on the community, NJ. A. Corner
and A. j. Gray. Discussion.
Adjournment.
SUNDAY MORNING.
9 80 Song and devotional exer-
cises.
10 : 90 The educational features OF
the S. S. Miss Ida Clendennin
and Prof. H. A. Gass.
10 80 Query box.
IL : 90 The objects of the S. S. work
Elder A. C. Walker, of Mexico.
Discussion.
IL : 80 Progress in the S. S. work,
John Beal and Mrs. j. F, Wiley.
Dinner.
l 90 Song service and prayer.
l : 80 How shall we reach persons
not attending the Sunday School
J. N. Cross and W. w. Glen
denim. Discussion.
2 90 The best way to secure NOR,
efficient teachers, j. H. HaydeI
and Ed. n. S. Johnston.
2 80 The S. S. lesson by all pres
ent.
8 80 general remarks for the goot
of the cause. Rev. T. NJ. Thor
son and others.
100 Adjournment.
Bring your lesson leaves and Cos
pei Hymns. All the Sunday School
in the township are expected to b
present. Come with well filed has
kets and let US have a glorious tim
together.
w. l.. CORNER.
Vice President for Prairie T. P.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
PEDIGREE.


NOTICE II hereby given that the CO.
IN partnership formerly existing be-
tween Us, the undersigned VIM. o. Bourne
and Ed. D. Chase, as dealers in pianos
and organs, ETC., under the hrm name OF
Bourne 4 Chase, il this day dissolved by
mutual consent, and that the said BUSH
ness viii In the future be carried on BY
VIM. O. Bourne, who win receive and pay
all debts Of the late copartnership. Dated
this 18th day Of April, 1883.
WV. o. BOURNE,
N. D. CXAaB.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

NOTICE is hereby given that the UNDER
IN signed Public Administrator has taken
charge Of the estate of Granville Wealth
ers, deceased, for the purpose Of admin
istering the anne All persons having
claims against said estate are required to
present them to me for allowance within
one year from this date, or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of said estate;
and that unless said claims be presented
for allowance within two years from this
date, they will be forever barred.
GEO. ROBERTSON, Administrator.
Mexico, No., May a, 1883. e-Aw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Vice President for Prairie T. P
A Lie.
From the Centfalia Guard.

A drummer is responsible for the
statement that Bob White of the
Mexico LEDGER, uses wheelbarrows
for roller skates, because the peculiar
construction Of his feet demand on
siderable elbow room. This is a base
SANDER, because the basement Of
Bob's feet would no more accommo-
date a poster of Jumbo, than Frank
Bysfield's ears would cover q tent for
a side show, or Sam Haines' stomach
stand an editorial gorge without
kicking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

A sensible young lady made the follow
ing request of her friends: "Do not lay
me by the ripping brook side, lest bah
bling lovers wake me from my dreams
nor in the beautiful cemeteries in the val
leys, lest sight.seers, coming over cpl
taphs, distract me; but let my last sleep
be under the counter of the merchant and
business man generally who never adver-
tises. There is the peace which passeth
all understanding, and a deep sleep or
which neither the buoyant football Of
youth, nor the weary shuttle and drag o.
old age will ever intrude.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
A Blessing to all Mankind,

are flooded with patent medicine ad-
vertisemcnts, it is gratifying to know
what to procure that will certainly cure
you. If you are Bilious, blood out of Or
der, Liver inactive, or generally debilita-
ted, there is nothing In the world that
will cure you so quickly as Electric Bit
tiers. They are a blessing to all mankind,
and a be had for only fifty cents a bot.
tie at j. F. LLEwELLYN's Drug Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
McPike,s SIO.O00 Sniff.

Several years ago Rev. NJ. n. Modisett
sued Aaron MePike for $4,000 damages
for alternating the affections of his wife. 1t
was taken to Montgomery county for
change of venue. There a trial resulted
in a verdict for defendant. Modisett ap-
pealed, and the Supreme court sends it
back for ~retrial, on account of erroneous
rulings of the circuit court. Inthe mean
time n of Modisett's attorneys has been
elected judge Of that circuit, and the case
has been sent to this county, and will be
tried at our August term.-Ralls County
G,e;5o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

The Mexico LEDGER job depart
ment carried off the premium for the
finest specimens Of job printing at
the recent annual meeting Of the
Missouri Press Association. The
job rooms are under the supervision
of Mr.. b. B. Runkle, whose reputa-
ton as a fine job printer Is co-exten-
sive with the State.-St. Charles
Cosmos.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
A ,Iongshoreman entered a coffee AND

A 'longshoreman entered a coffee and
cake saloon In Barclay street on Friday,
and, after eating a plate of fish cakes,
called for ga cup ov COTE an pace ov
poi" "Vot kind ov py?" asked the Ger
man attendant, "Quinz poi" ''Mintz2"
'No, quinz, We thick headed Dntchman.
Do I look loike q man that 'ud ate mate
on Eriday?o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Rev. DIR. Stoddert. of Mex,co. Mo.

Rev. Dr.. Stoddert, OF MEXICO, Mo-,
lectured before the High School Alum
nj in this city last week. The lecture
took place at Thespian Hall which
was comfortably filed with an audi
ence composed Of your best people.
The lecture was a masterpiece Of wit
and humor, several and sentiment,
and was greeted with oft-repeated
applause.-Seddlid Bazoo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Mr. L.eander MITCHELL white g

Mr.. Leander Mitchell White, son
of r. NJ. White of the Mexico
LEDGER, made his appearance upon
the stage of life a few days ago. We
congratulate Bob on his success, and
will enter q challenge at once between
the boys at the next editorial conven-
tion.-Moberly Monitor.
L.. Mitchell White takes after his
father. He won't fight . duel. ex-
cept with wind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Taxable Property for 1883 in Audrain.

A merchant showed US Saturday the
following order from a Sailing Township
farmer: "Please.send me by carrier, too
pouns shugar, a blakin brush, five pouns
of coffy, and about ten pouns of tinpenny
males. Ny wife had a baby last mite an
too padlocks an q monkey rench."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

1.-TWO young cyclones were reported
last week, one in Howell county and one
in Arkansas"
"There win be given . grand ball and
supper at the same place about the 18th
of June Mexico Press.
Now, really, aren't You joking?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

The finest strawberries we have
seen this season were grown in this
county by p. n. Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
Shecifa Sale.

SheE1WS sale.
DY virtue and authority of q gen.
- eral execution, issued from the
Office of the clerk of the circuit court
of the City of st. Louis, Mo-, return
able at the June term, 1883, of said
court, and to me directed, in favor
of John w. Sharpe, to the use of c.
NJ. Swtzer, assignee, and against
James johnson and Henry G. Nc
Pike, 1 have levied upon and seized
all the right, title, interest and claim
of the said James johnson and Henry
G. McPike of, in and to the following
described Real Estate, to-wlt: The
north half of section thirty (90),
township ffty-two (52), range six (6),
All lying and being in the said Coun.
ty, aud State of Missouri ; and l will,
on
Friday, the 9Th day Of June, 1883,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in
the afternoon of that day, at the
court house door in the city
Of Mexico, county of Audrain
aforesaid, sell the same, or SO much
thereof as may be required, at public
vendue, to the highest bidder for cash
In hand, (subject to all prior liens
and Judgments to satisfy said exc
cution and costs.
D. d. WOODWARD,
Sheriff ofAudraid County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31

Last spring DIR. S. S. Laws, Presi-
dent of the State University, created
quite a breeze before the Missouri
Press Association. This season H.
Clay Dean was invited to address the
quill-drivers, and because two young
lady readers, who were on the pro-
gramme, were given the preference
by reading before he spoke, he got
mad and went to his hotel without
explaining to the association or au-
dience. From what we can hear
about what he was going to say, we
think the association was lucky in its
escape from the responsibility Of the
speech and an egregious ass. LIE lost
an opportunity to advertise himself.
The Times That Try a Mans. Soul.
When he pops the question.
When his wife wants to talk and he
doesn't.
When he writes to his best girl and has
to wait three weeks for a reply.
When his landlady gives him hash five
days in the week, and then for q change
on Sunday brings him-hash.
When he home early in the
morning and finds his wife determined to
hold a debating society in the hall.
When he pops his head through his last
| clean shirt and finds no buttons on be.
hind.
When after waiting in a barbershop fol
an hour he finally hears the welcome wore
"next' only to see a little fellow shoo'
up from behind a newspaper and slide in
to the chair like a streak of creased cleo.
tricity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-05-31
A What.is.It.

The Paris Mercury says Bob White
rs a "whirling dervish." We are glad
to find out what Bob White is. 1t is
quite gratifying to his friends to know
for certain that he is neither a fishing
worm, a white elephant, or a book
agent. Bob White feels better him.
self to know that he is not connected
in any way with the long-eared and
short-headed animal that writes the
"brick-dust'' articles for the Mercury,
thinking that he is thrilling the world
with pleasure and swelling the lists Of
the Mercury, while, as a matter of
fact, he makes the public tired and
is killing off the readers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-07
A Gard of Thanks.
CHERRYPIELD, Nav 81, 1888.

The officers and comrades Of Hiram
Burnham Post. No. 80 Department of Maine
G. A. R., wish to express their sincere thanks
and heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. DIR. Milliken
and Mrs. J. W. Coffin, as heads of the com
mttees on Floral Decorations and Cola
ton for the Comrades and others, and to
the ladies' and citizens of Cherryfeld gener-
ally, for the deep interest taken and assist
ance rendered in making Memorial DAY as
observed in Cherryfeld, perfect success
The beautiful and Hastily constructed wreaths
and bouquets made and presented, person.
ally, by Miss Helen w. Coffin deserve tine
praise they received and reflect special credit
to her Iabors and her interest in this cause.
We also tender our thanks to Mr.. Z. c.
Wakefield, leader Of the Cornet Band, and
through him to the members of the band
severally for the part they performed in the
exercises Of the day, rendering some fine
music which aroused again the enthusiasm
of days long past when we marched to the
music of the Union in days Of peril, neither
do we forget the choir. their music Of inspir-
alton. Mr.. W. C. Kicker. Mrs. Linky Pres
colt, Miss Garry Campbell and Mr.. Edwin
Wingate, never sang better than upon this
occasion, while Mrs. S. Z. McGouidrick
made the sold organ" fairly thunder like the
diapason Of "a mighty battle. Again We
thank you all
Per ORnER,
RF. CA4PlELl, p. @.
II. u. B0wLxa, AM
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-06-07
Simplifying Warfare by Destroying
Both Belliaerents.
WASHINGTON, y. C., June 5.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 5.
T. H. Snyder, of Jersey City. has the
plans for shell which promises 10 reyolu-
Tonne modern warfare and leave even the
wonderful torpedo system as far into .h-
back ground a. did the railroad the stage
coach. He has been here for some time con
su.tIng with government authorities IN re
gard 10 II and test has been agreed upon
70 be made at Sandy Hook, next month.
The system combines the qualities of the
m4l,.charge gun and the Russian dynamite
bomb. He constructs a cartridge containing
.Arge quantity Of dynamite. Back of this
and separated from il he places successive
LAYERS Of powder so regulated BY degrees Of
hneuess and hydraulic pressure that they
viii explode IN successive flashes as the
shell leaves the gun By this device he ex-
poets 10 get a velocity nearly 80 per cent
greater titan j. now possible. He expects
also 10 ignite the powder by electricity,
thus emitting the vent, which, he saws.
causes much loss in the present system.
The dynamite, he explains, is not exploded
by spark but by blow, hence his she'll
viii carry lis 100 pounds of dynamite with
o., explosion until ii strikes the ships side
or the walls Of fort