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Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
GREAT Old TREES.

The age of some specimens of the
great trees of California is supposed to
extend back to the time of King David,
perhaps to that Of Abraham. In one
tree which was felled, 1900 annual cir
cles were counted, without including a
great multitude around the heart of the
tree, too intermixed to be distinguished.
So, perhaps, when "Solomon began to
build the house of the Lord which was
at Jerusalem, in Mount Moriah," and
sent letter to Hiram, King Of Tyre,
saying, "Send re cedar woods, fr-trees
and algum-trees out of Lebanon" the
great trees of California were sturdy
saplings. Some, indeed, claim that
these monstrous growths are 1000 or
5000 years old, so that they were con-
temporary with the biblical creation.
Eucalyptus trees which have been
found in Australia tower to even greater
height than the California redwoods.
They are native to Australasia and the
Indian Archipelago but the grandest
specimens exist in North Australia,
where there are about ninety different
species of the tree. The botanist Muller
says that trees of one variety, 450 feet
long, have been found lying on the
ground, and one 500 feet high is stated
to be still standing. This giant would
then overshadow the Strasbourg cathe-
dral and the pyramids Of Egypt. The
eucalyptus has far other interest than
that OF possibility of immense growth.
About three-quarters of the Australian
trees are of this genus, and their value
is varied
All of them make splendid timber,
both for building and ornamental uses,
and several yield valuable medicir al
gums. The sap is refreshing and can
be made into pleasant beer; and from
the leaves and bark of several species
properties have been derived resembling
those of the Peruvian bark or cinchona.
The kind known as the "blue-gum" or
"fever" tree is believed to have remark
able virtues in absorbing the malarious
influences of the soil and to exhale an
odor or influence which tends to prevent
fevers of malarious sort. An attempt
| has been made to naturalize the eucalyp-
tus in different regions of America, with
view to its sanitary effects, and there
seems every probability that the tree,
which is free-growing and hardy, will
soon be widely scattered through the
country.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
CASTING LINES IN UNPLEASANT


fLdCES.
Mr.. Fields, the Boston publisher, had
awonderful memory. and his knowledge
of English literature was SO great that,
when friend wished to know where a
particular passage was to be found in an
English author, he would go direct to
the famous bibliopole. A would-be wit,
thinking to quiz him before company
at dinner, informed his friends, previous
to Mr.. Fields arrival, that he had just
written some lines, which he intended
to submit to him as Southey's, and to
inquire in which of his works they oc-
Cured. After the guests were seated,
he began: "Friend Fields, I have been
a good deal troubled of late in searching
out in Southey's poems his well-known
lines running thus repeating the lines
he had composed. Scan you tell me
when he wrote them and where they are
to be found?" ST do not remember to
have met with them before, replied the
publisher; "and there were only two
periods in Southey's life when such
lines could possibly have been written
by him." "When were those?" "Some-
where" said Mr.. Fields, "about that
early period of his existence when he
was having the measles Or cutting his
first teeth, or near the close of his life,
when his brain had softened. The versi-
ication belongs to the measles period,
but the ideas betray the idiotic one. p"
The company roared.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

"WHAT? Seven dollars for this
Why, you only charged me So. so for
that fine large oil piece on the wall
there" Great artist: EXACTLY So.
That little bit in your hand is done in
water-color. They come high now on
account of the recent drought"
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
HOPE.

Little word 30 full of meaning,
How you brighten many way;
Help the toiler in his cleaning,
Making sad hearts often gay.
Mistakes of life which bring us sorrow
Are made lighter far to bear,
With hope of u brighter morrow,
When the skies shall be all fair.
When rough trials crowd hfes pathway,
And our days are dark and drear,
Then this one word casts its bright ray,
And to sad heart brings comfort dear.
Hope shines forth to guide us onward;
Makes us battle hard with fate;
Gives us courage to push forward;
Makes us strong to watch and wait.
The blacklist clouds but hide the sunshine;
Look beyond and see the light.
There's future pleasures in the Glad Sometime
Live ON, and hope for days more bright.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

A SAILOR went to see funeral on
his return from the churchyard, he said
he never saw funeral ashore before.
Why, what dye think they does with
their dead men ?" said he to shipmate.
"I'l just tell ye; they puts 'em up in
long black boxes and directs EN-"
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
VILLAGE OFFICERS:
CHURCH DIRECTORY:

EPIsCaPAL, Rev. Il. G. Hudson, Rector.
CoNGREG ATIoNAL. Rev. J. 2. Hutchinson, Pastor
METHODIST, Rev. b. Phelps, Pastor.
ROMAN CATHOLIC, Rev. Francis Watry, Priest.
SCANplN AVIAN EvANGELIC AL LUTHERAN, Rev.
IT. Johnson Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

DON'T forget the sand and gravel for
the chickens, and their extra dish
warm bran mash, meat and vegetable
scraps made hot with cayenne pepper;
the eggs viii soon begin to roll.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

In Knoxville, Tenn, the sale of parlor
matches has been strictly forbidden by
the City Council, and in Charleston, s.
O., all DatA Is except the old "lucifers
are condemned as dangerous.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

ONE reason why our horses get
wormy is lack of food and net enough
salt and ashes-and pitehy matter in
the hay. A little turpentine mixed in
the feed sometimes helps to supply the
resinous lack,
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
Browns Valley Trains.
Arrival and Deuarture Of the Mails.

Alexandria Stage arrives Monday and Friday;
der arts Tuesday and Saturday. Glcnwood stage
arrives Tuesday and Friday; departs Wednesday
and Saturday. Postotfice opens al A. NJ, closes
at sP. NJ, except Sunday. Open Sunday from IL
N. to / p. NJ. NJ. l.. IORPEf, r NJ
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

UNION NO. Il, Brotherhood of Carpenters and
,Joiners of America. Meets every Monday even
ing at 7:3o P. NJ. AT thoenix Hail. Visiting
members cordially invt d. N"n-m, mhcls re-
spectfuly requested 10 IN. Cnnt-a"t"rs fur
nished with help. z. a. NCCARruY, Pr rid'nt.
W. |. SEE, Secretary.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

The young shoots of hops are used
for green's in Bavaria, and are preferred
to asparagus.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
CIVIC SOCIETIES:

A.. T.. j A.. M.'.-Golden Sheaf Lodge No
1873 Meets LIST and Sd Saturdays Of each month.
%. c, HANSON, Sec. JOHN HOUSE W. NJ.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

THERE is decided change for the
better-when he loses.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
Railroad Ti.un Fables.
LITTLE FALLS X D.tNDT.

GOING
Leaves Norris ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ i. M
Arrives AZ Little Falls ESQ 81 M
GOING WEST.
Leaves Little Falls at.................2:!5 p. m.
Arrives at Morris ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r. W
Connecting with trains on main line, both north
and south.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
CT y NJ & M-Mnin LING

Leave ST. Paul, {: rs m Arrive, ST. Paul, 40 pm
7:0Op.m. - 1:30 IN
Leave Norris:
{: ing East: Going West:
Passeu. err 12:l1 d. m. Passenger, 2:45 D.
1l:53 a. IN. $50 a
Freight 12:S3 a. Freight, 9:u5 p. m
sos am. I" sos u M
2:45 p. m. 2:2n p M
Browns Valley Trains:
Leave: Arrive:
Morris 3:0Op. IN. Browns Valley, Oils PIN
Bronwn's alley $50 am. Msrris 11+5 4 m
A. MARVEL, Gen. Manager.
w s. ALEXANDER, Gen. Pass Agt.
w. NJ. RoMINE, Local Agent
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12

Hon. j. Ill. BROWN, District Judge.
JNo. W. ARCrASpEI, District Attorney.
COUNTY OFFICERS:
CnAS Z. MAG!N>TS. Sheriff.
HrGu WHt"ELrN, Treasurer.
HENRY BALDWIN. Clerk District Court.
THoS. T.. liFEN AN. Andi'er.
JUSTIN l.. MILLER. Regist, of Deeds.
l.. f. pEARCE. .iu,iVe of Probat..
G. l.. RHoNN. kIt0rney.
II. l.. !lI& III R1. ECroner.
u. Il. " liz ,raN surveyor.
MAX ,,rKENrIS, f@IrI Commissioner.
j. A JOHNSON. Co. Supt. of Schools.
VILLAGE OFFICERS:
A. :. nnIs BINS. President.
SA4TEL LARSON,
F. !. JoNES. r,,.;l
r. f. NEWELL,
j. {. MOORE,
LNu-A GILTINAN, Recorder.
ANDREW IIELGESoS, Treasurer.
HENRY BALDWIN, Justices o. tn. Peace.
HENRY HuTCHINs. "
DIT. WHEATON, Assessor.
NJ. WEBBER, Marshal.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
s.gisiA DIRECTORY.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS
NOTNTY OFFICERS

Hon. j. IL. RaowN, District Judge.
JNo. w. ARCrASpER, District Attorney
Morris tribune., 1883-05-12
Law Office,

Over Helgeson & Hanson's Store. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
WADDINGHAM VS.. WADDINGHAM.
A Suit for Divorce Before Judge ELI.
;ah Robinson IN the C;rceit Cenrt
of Audrain County.

This case went on after the LEDGER
was put to press on Thursday; but
very little besides what was in that
issue was developed. Beyond the
introduction of prominent citizens OF
this place to prove plaintiffs intem-
perance and abuse of defendant, the
evidence was either cumulative Or in
rebuttal with the exception of that
relating to plaintiffs estate, which
was yariously estimated at from sixty
to one hundred thousand dollars.
Public interest in this matter sub
sided with the alteration of the petit
ton it was based upon. After that
the attendance at the court house was
never as large as in the Connaltin-
Bouscarin case, and at times few
were present beyond the parties, theil
attorneys and the court. As presen.
ted the trial was similar to ordinary
applications for divorce, which arr
frequent, often tedious, and seldom
Of interest except to those involved
in them. The argument which is We
to me made will be by brief, ant
Judge Robinson's decision may b
expected in August.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
AN OFF DAY.
Mexico Defeated by Jefferson City on
the Green Diamond-Try, Try
Again.

Last Thursday evening the much
talked of game of base ball between
Jefferson City and Mexico took place
in this city. A large crowd Of ladies
and gentlemen were present to witness
the game, which, during the first six
innings, was very interesting. Dur
ing the last three innings jefferson
City had things their own way. The
game was just for fun and friendly in
every respect. The jefferson City
nine is composed Off gentlemanly
young fellows, who were handsomely
entertained by the Mexico Boys. AL
though the Browns were defeated,
they are still in the ring, and viii give
Jefferson City another tilt before the
season Is oyer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Harper e. Turner
Audrain County Teachers' t. Normal
Institute. - :. = 80

AuVI dlu County 1C0Cactb l. XVI AnoA
Institute. : :
The second annuai session of~this
Institute vii be held in The Public
School building, at Mexfcoa common
cling Monday. August l3ths and will
continue in session two weeks.
Pres. ]. p Blanton Of KrRyle,
has been chosen conductor. aEs
The various subjects to be tas,gght,
have been assigned to efficient in
structors, who win positively be on
hand. Our corps OF lecturers.is the
best that can be obtained.
Board, 81 so per week. Tuition.
gentleman, 81 90; ladies 81 90. >.
Every teacher in Audrain county
ought to attend. -,
Information and programmes car
be obtained from members OF tht
Executive COMMITTEES. H. Hill
Isom Roberts. II. A. GAS andD. 4
| Mcmillan. ! a s&zEss@ ,I4-3w.
-E [Ha ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
GONE TO HER REWARD.
Mrs. Emeline Graham, an old and Hon.
Ored Resident, Passes Peacefully
Away.

1t Is with sincere regret that We are
called upon to chronicle the death of
Mrs. Eme)ine Graham, which sad
event took place at her residence in
Northeast Mexico at noon Tuesday,
surrounded by her devoted family
and loving friends. Deceased was
highly esteemed in this community
her character was as firm as adamant.
She was devoted to her family of chill
dren, and lived only for those she loved
Always first to administer, with open
hand and more open heart, to those
in trouble or distress, it was but ap-
propriate that she should have kind
and loving care during her last illness.
"Do unto others rs ye would have
them do unto your was a strong
characteristic of this most excellent
lady's everyday life, and, when call
ed upon to take her departure from
this earth and appear before Him on
high, it was as tranquil and peacefully
as a wearied me would fall to sleep.
She died as she had lived-a good
woman. Mrs. Graham was sick only
about ten days, butearly in her ILL
ness her family of children and rela-
tives were called to her bedside, as it
was recognized that her days on earth
were numbered. Her demise, though
not unexpected, was sudden, and cast
a gloom over the whole community.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at P. NJ, yesterday, and the re-
mains were inferred in the new GEM
etery. The pail bearers were Hiram
Ricketts,, Frank Tucker, J. D. Morris,
James Gillian, Judge Edwards and
James Garrett. 1t was one of the
argest attended funerals we ever
witnessed in Mexico. The deceased
had a host of friends who were pres
ent to mingle their tears with those of
the bereaved family. Mrs. Graham
leaves five sons and one sister, all of
whom were with her and administered
to her in her last hours. The obituary
of the deceased can be written in a
line. She was a devoted mother, a
worthy lady, a generous neighbor,
whose place can never be filled in the
| wide circle in which she moved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
"a GIFT FROM HkAvENr
No Medicine Stands Higher Than
Marsh's Golden Balsam.

"One year ago I caught a severe cold,
which settled OF my Lungs. Itried many
remedies without getting relief, until ]
used you Golden Balsam. / an now
well, having used only two bottles. ]
consider it q gift from heaven ."-[Mrs
James Luce, Omaha, Neb.
"For consumption of the Lungs, ]
know of no medicine that stands higher
than Marsh's Golden Balsam. It viii
cure where cures are possible ."-[H. L
Smith, Fort Scott, Kans.
sNot one Of the thousands who hav'
used Marsh's Golden Balsam in this city
has ever made q complaint that it did no
do all claimed for it. "-fKAnsas City ono.
Times.
Marsh's Golden Bslsam, the famou
Throat and Lung medicine, and Marsh
Golden Blood G Liver Tonic, the grea
attentive and cholagogue, are for sal
by J. +. Llewellyn, druggist, Mexico
Large bottles 80 cents and 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Grape.

LENA FORD, little daughter of Mr.. ant
Mrs. j. W. Plunkett, who had been sicl
for some weeks past, died last Thursday
The funeral services were conducted b,
Revs. W. H. Lewis and J. c. Armstrong
A large number of friends and relative:
were present at the last sad rites of thu
little innocent, who is much better of
than if she had lived to battle with thi!
cold, cruel world. "Suffer little children
to come unto Me, for of such is the King
dom of Heaven"
In the still and solemn nigbtfall,
Deaths pale angel noiseless sped.
II have gathered only lilies
For Ely Lord, to-day" he said.
In a casket. white as snow-1akes,
Nesting all among the flowers,
Is the pure and stainless LENA,
That a little while was ours.
Waxen hands. with blossoms in them,
Face so very white and fair;
Curtained eyes, like hidden starlight,
Silken rings of sunny hair.
flushed and still, we gaze upon them,
And we scarcely know our loss;
But tomorrow we shall feel it,
Almost crushed beneath the cross.
Wide the shining gates are opened,
For our little one is at Home
Back to US come the sweet echoes,
sOh, suffer them to come 4"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Greed c.. Carter, Of Boone county,
aged IS years, died last week. He
was a good man, respected and loved
by all who knew him. Judge R. Greed
Carter, Of this county, was . son OF
the deceased. The Columbia States
man says: "The biography Of Greed
&c. Carter may be written in few
words: He trusted In God; he lived
i long life of usefulness ; his end WA
fall of hope !; his home Heaven"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Superior In Every Respect.

The celebrated German Pulmonic Elixir,
commonly called German Elixir, but re-
Gently introduced on the American conti-
nent, has no equal in the world for the
cure of all Throat and Lung diseases, Ca
tarrh, Consumption, Bleeding Of the
Lungs, etc. 1t is rich in the medicinal
properties of tea, wild cherry, honey,
horehound. etc. Go to your druggist,
Mr.. Llewellyn, and get a bottle; he will
present you with one dollar and sixty five
cents worth Of choice music, arranged
for piano or cabinet organ. The medicine
was first introduced IN the Pacific Coast,
and is now sold everywhere. Be sure
you get only German Elixir, as there are
other medicines with the word German
attached to them. The genuine bears the
Prussian coat of arms and the signature
of DR.. Claiming White On the wrapper,
the name blown in every Is cent bottle
Samples % cents each.
| no. 2, cow, Tyr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
The Special Excursion to California,

AAS OpSSAkA w AtA
MI. E. S. Wilson,, Union Depot Agent,
has furnished the following circular re-
lative to the excursion to California with
the Missouri Knights Templar Trans
Continental excursion:
Gin response to the urgent solicitation
of a large number of our members we
have decided to increase our limit to
three hundred, and will take one hundred
ladies and gentlemen, not members of the
order, on our special train at the special
rate made by the company, which In
cludes fare, board and all necessary ex-
penses to and from San Francisco. In
order to procure the rate, the full num-
ber-one hundred-must be secured pri-
or to August LIST.
Parties who desire to make this triI
should make application at once, as the
number must positively be limited to one
hundred, and no applications will be re-
ceived after the number is completed"
For particulars concerning this excur'
sion apply to Mr.. Wilson, at the depo
in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
THE SCORE.

Umpire--B0b. White.
DIAMOND DUST.
The Browns do no coaching at all.
Style don't make a good base ball
player.
The first defeat the Browns have
had this season.
We notice the colored troops play
base ball down by the round house on
Sunday.
Up to the sixth inning it looked as
though Mexico would at least keer
down the score.
Why can't we have a base bal
tournament in Mexico? The adjoin-
ing towns all have clubs.
All the Browns need to beat the
Jefferson City boys is better head
work and more practice.
The Reds of st. Louis, the Louis.
lana, Bowling Green and New London
mines want to play Mexico.
The Jefferson City boys are al
about the same size. In their elegant
uniforms they present an imposing
appearance.
Miller, the Jefferson City pitcher
became owe heated in the 8th inning
but stuck to his position. They
could not do without him.
Mrs. Geo. A. Blanchard, of Sar
Antonio, Texas, is visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Riley, Of
this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

The Anheuser-B Busch Brewing A.
sociation 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 thu
very earliest notice. Goods shipped
in f~irst-class shape to all portions o.
the country. Mr.. ]. b. Merkel. Man
ager Of Mexico Branch, In afew days
will call on our customers at inferno
| date towns. ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Jack Cough, the merchant tailor,
is receiving the most complete line
of gents fine spring suitings ever
brought to Mexico. Don't fail to
call and see his spring styles. You
are bound to be pleased for he has the
best patterns out. Satisfaction guar
anteed. 42tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

There are several parties who owe
the LEDGER old accounts and are able
to pay. II they do not attend 10
these accounts in. some way, we viii
dun them publicly in the LEDsEx'
Maybe this will make them NOTES
/ our polite duns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Ran On . Drug Stsre.

Never was such q rush made for any
drug store as Is row at ]. r. Lleweilyn's
for q trial bottle Of DR.. Kings new dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. All persons affected with Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe Coughs
or any effection of the Throat and Lungs,
can get a trial bottle OF this great rem
| edy free, by calling at the above named
drug store. Regular size Hoo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Governor Crittenden is after the
mob who hanged the colored fiend
in Louisisna few weeks since. Won
der where he could find q jury to do
aught but reward them for their serv'
socs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Having returned to Mexico with re-
lined health, and with the purpose
g strictly attending to professional
Business, l respectfully solicit a con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DIR. S. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Gard of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Plunkett desire in
this public manner, to thank all their
many friends for continued kindnesses
during the %protracted illness of their lit
tie daughter, Lena Ford, and also the
choir that furnished such appropriate
and beautiful music at the funeral.
Mexico, Mo-, July IA, 1888.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Jack Cough has just received a
large and fine line of summer and fall
suitings Of the latest patterns. Call
and see for yourself. He defies
competition. Satisfaction guaranteed
| in every case, 16-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Removal.

Hurd Bros. are running their
livery stable in full blast at Quisen-
berry & Mundy's old stand. Cali
and see them. They have good rigs
and fine stock. The fire did not in-
lure either. 4Gtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Dan'f Yau FORGET Ill

/ am booming, and selling grocer
les cheaper than ever. ! buy for
| cash, and can't be undersold. Bring
in your country produce. Highest
price paid. ID. OCALLAGHAs,
eff Thompson Station, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Mary E. Jones says her husband,
Tom, is a drunkard, and does not
support her. She wants a divorce,
and the custody of her two boys.
The case will come up the next term
of court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
CheaDer Than Ever.

For the next 30days, Mrs. Harding
will sell everything in her line at as
tonishingly low prices, to reduce her
stock. Hats at your osoa price. Call
early and often, and be happy. Wv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Choice Clover, Timothy, Hungari-
an, German Millett aud Blue grass
seed at the lowest cash price. Also,
Landreth's celebrated garden seeds.
43 tt BICKLEY & MOORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Griffee Bros. have received the
lsrgest finest, and best selected spring
stock of boots and shoes ever brought
to Mexico which will be sold cheaper
than inferior goods bought elsewhere.
Cali and investigate at the shoe
store. 49tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

The storm which passed over this
county last Friday did little damage,
except to blow down oat shocks, and
run people behind trees and down
cellars,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
per

DIR. j. w. Reed has opened dental
parlors over j. F. Llewellyn drug
store, where he can be found until his
former rooms over Ricketts, & EN-
mons are ready TO be occupied. 46tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

If you have any go to HI. Halls
drug store and get a bottle of Painless
Corn Cure ; warranted TO emove the
| corn. 2Stf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Miller & James are now conducting
the Central Livery Stables by the
bridge. They are also running bus
and baggage lines to all parts of the
city. Their rigs are all new and in
f~rst-class order; their stock b Of the
best kind. All orders promptly at
tended to. 9-tf.