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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
HAD MET BEFORE.
The Mstusl Recognition Of Divorced
CoBple ut the Seaside.

At the Waverly the other day, as it is
reported, a man from St. Louis was in
troduced to a woman living In New York,
and though he did not remember her
name her face seemed familiar. He told
her SO, and, after more conversation, he
was more and more confident that he had
met her before. He drubbed his memory
for some time, to no purpose, and finally
concluded 1t wa an accidental resem-
blance to some forgotten friend. When
he had said this, she laughed, and re-
marked: "You are right in your sur.
misses. You have met me before. I | used
to be q friend Of yours"
He-Indeed? Where have we met?
She-At the altar.
Heat the altar? What altar?
She-The nuptial altar?
He-Absurd.
She-Yes; it may have been absurd,
but it is a fact, nevertheless. Don't you
know me? l used to be your wife.
He-But your name is Mrs. Simkins.
She-Yes; Simkins is the name of my
last husband.
He--How many husbands have you
had2
S~he--Since I left you?
He--Yes; since 1 left you.
She--Only three.
He--Your hair was black WHENEVER
we concluded to dissolve. Now it IL
yellow.
She--Dye!
He--You were formerly slight. Now
you look rather
She-SoI am. 1 weigh 40 pounds
and am rapidly increasing. Simkin.
doesn't worry me as much as you did
Content makes flesh. Anything more1
He--Your face is prettier than l re-
member it. Your complexion is i'm.
proved.
She--Glad you appreciate my art. NJ
woman in the world has any excuse To-
being plain. Good looks are purchas'
able nowadays.
He--You are an extraordinary woman
She-Not at all. l am only a womsl
OF the day. Now let me question yo'
awhile? Have you been married again2
He--Yes.
She--How many times?
He--Twice.
She-Are you a husband now?
He--No; l am a widower.
She--What a pity!
He-lt Is sad.
She-I don't mean that. I mean tha
it is a pity you were deprived of the fu
of getting another divorce. l like il
don't your Are you engaged again2
He-Not yet. In fact, my last wifi
died only a month ago. Some respeC
must be paid.
She-Very true. But don't be in hastt
Keep disengaged a while longer. Simkin
is in Egypt. They have the cholera Their,
you know, very badly. No one can tie
what may happen. 1 shall have letter
from Egypt in three days. Wait q littl'
We might agree better next time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Order Of Publication.
Audrain Circuit Court, June 1888

B. c. Hayden, plaintiff.
VS..
Jacob Ladd, Jonas Ladd, Martha A.
Wainwright andJonas Wainwright,
her husband, Alvin Ladd, Pettis
Ladd and Leslie Ladd, heirs of
Amos Ladd, deceased, and Jane
Scott, widow of James Scott, de-
ceased, defendants.
ND now at this day comes plain
II tiff, by attorney, and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court
that the defendant, Jonas VAIN
wright, is a nonresident of the State
of Missouri. 1t is 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 is to divest you and
other defendants Of all title in and to
the following lands in Audrain
county, Missouri, viz: Northwest,
southwest quarter section (26) TWEEN
ty-six, and northwest, southwest
quarter section (12) twelve, all of
township (5l) fifty-one, range "a
seven, and to vest the title to north
west, southwest quarter, section (26)
twenty-six, of said township and
range in Jane Scott, and the title to
northwest, southwest quarter section
(12) twelve, in said township and
range in plaintiff, and that unless
you be and appear before the circuit
court of Audrain county, Missouri,
at its next term thereof, to be begun
and held at the court house in Mex
leo, in said county, on the first Mon
day in October next, and answer or
otherwise plead to said cause, on or
before the 9Th day of said term, the
same will be taken al confessed and
judgment rendered against you IN
accordance with the prayer of said
petition.
And it is further ordered by the
court that a copy hereof be publish
ed according to law, in the Mexico
WEEKLY LEDGER, a newspaper pub
lished in Audrain county, Missouri.
A true copy from the records.
*......* Witness my hand and the
SEAL seal of said court this,
~ June %, 1883.
JNO. j. STEELE, Clerk.
W. Fl. KEENAN,, plff's atty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
New Addition to Mexico.

We understand that Lakenan &
Barnes are surveying the beautiful
grounds just west of the Union depot,
part Of the Charles Muldrow ground,
preparatory to a large auction sale of
lots. This is undoubtedly the finest
place for residences in Mexico, situa-
ted in the southwest part Of the city,
which is always the most healthy por-
ton and being the most elevated
ground IN the corporate limits. Sur
rounded by residences of II best
citizens, makes it q very desirable
place for homes or for investment.
Parties yer expecting to get a foot
hold in the metropolis of Audrain,
and also of North Missouri, will GER
tainly miss a first-class opportunity
should they fail to attend this sale,
which, we understand, will take place
soon.
In that religious relic of a town,
Carrollton, ILL.,, we notice they play
base ball Sunday. The city council
of that city when forced to license
saloons, stipulated that there should
be no Green or chairs in any saloon.
At their next meeting they will stipu'
late that the boys who play ball on
Sunday must use balls made of dyn'
amite and bats cut from Cleopatra's
needle; that no player appear with
more than one sock on and that theil
umpire must stand on his head anG
reverse his decisions through hi'
nose. Truly, the solons Of Carroll
ton are deep in their wisdom. They
resemble the peace Of God, in tina
they surpass understanding.
The ROMANCE AND TRAGEDY OF
PIONEER LIFE.-A popular accoun
of the heroes and adventures who
by their valor and war-craft, bea
back the savages from the borders o
civilization, and gave the American
forests to the pillow and the sickle, etc
Royal Octave, 1000 pp., 100 illustra
tons, by A. l.. Mason, A. NJ, witt
an introduction by John Clark Rid
path, l.. L. ID. Jones Brothers 1
Co., Publishers, Cincinnati, Chicago
St. Louis and Dallas, Texas. Soil
by subscription only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
A Life Seying Present.

Mr.. NJ. E. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan.
Saved his life by a simple trial bottle Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery, for consump-
ton, which caused him to proenre q large
bottle, that completely cured him, when
Doctors, change Of climate and every
thing else had failed. Asthma, Bronchi-
tbs, Hoarseness, Severe Coughs, and all
Throat and Lung diseases, it is guaran-
teed to cure. Trial bottles free ut J. p.
LLEwELLYN's drug store. Large size Oh
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

NOTICE is hereby given that letters
IN testamentary upon the estate Of Mrs.
E. B. Stowe, deceased, late Of Audrain
County, Missouri, have been granted to
the undersigned ]. H. Stowe, by the Pro-
bate Court OF said county, bearing date
June 18th, 1888. ALI persons having
claims against said estate are required to
exhibit them to me for allowance within
one yearGpm after the date of said let
tiers, or they may be precluded from any
benefit Of such estate; and II such claims
be not exhibited within two years from
the time Of the publication Of this notice,
they win be forever barred.
]. H. STOWE, Executor.
Mexico, June ls, 1853.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

The Presbyterian church is now
undergoing repairs. Parties who
have subscribed to this commendable
enterprise will confer a favor ypay-
ing their subscriptions to B. B. Ture-
man. Those who have not subscribed
can still have a chance. 1t is never
too late to do good. Please pay
promptly as the money is needed now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Like all men of one idea, the pro-
Acknowledgements leaders are
for disregarding all the restraints
which the people, by their constitution,
have imposed upon themselves in Or
der to enforce their pct scheme Of re-
form. To prevent frequent, hasty
and unwise changes in their organic
law, they have provided, in effect,
that the voice of the people as to any
change or amendment of their su-
preme law, shall be expressed first in
the election of senators and repre-
s~entatives, and two years thereafter,
that the people themselves shall vote
directly on it. In this way, first OBJ.
tanning the Of the people by
representative and senatorial districts
as shown by the vote Of the majority
Of each house and then having the
whole people of the State to pass up.
on the proposed amendment, its adop.
ton would give assurance that it ex.
pressed the sovereign will of the PEG.
pie. But Brooks, Switzier & Co.,
will play possam in the election Of
members of the legislature, unless
where they find a candidate weak
enough to shirk his own convictions
of duty and misrepresent the wishes
Of his constituents, in order to get to
the legislature, b. promising to vote
to submit the question to the people
of the whole State. This is not only
rank revolution but dirty demagogue.
ry, and worthy only of a co~nvocation
Of political soreheads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

probation. Bro. Brooks would have
the representatives of the people to
play the part of go many machines,
without conscience. or any sense OF
their official responsibility, and vote
aye, in order to give the people a
chance to pass upon his substitute
for the Christian religion. This is
the lowest political trickery, fraud
on the constitution, and undisguised
rayolufinp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

The Nevada (Mo.) Mail has start
ed a daily, and it is a dandy. Messrs.
Speed & Knott are two of the best
newspaper men in the State. They
have q good town, full Of live people,
and are giving them the best country
daily published in Missouri-except
Mexico. of course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

There will be a basket meeting at
Rock Hill church the fifth Sunday in
this month. Elders Hook, Barker
and others will be present. Plenty
of well-flled baskets will be there,
and q good time is anticipated. Come
one, come all, and it will do you good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
OPENS SEPTEMBER 4, 1888.

The healthfulness OF location, the splendid
buildings, well situated and nicely furnished,
the ample grounds tor exercise and recreation,
beautifully adorned with forest trees. flowers
and shrubbefy, the model home department, the
thorough and extensive course Of instruction,
the able and experienced faculty. each one 9
specialist, the new and elaborate philosophical
and chemical apparatus. the splendid library
and varied collection Of globes, nap charts,
and other invaluable aids to study, the unpaF-
alleled health record, together with the elevated
moral tone and refined social influences. are the
features tina commend HARDIN 70
such parents - are DESTROYS OF the thorough and
OF any age, admitted. Character and class OF
school considered. guaranteed the cheapest in
the West. Highly prosperous in the past. and
Address, for tenth annual catalogue.
q. T. BAIRD,
u4-2m1 Business Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
care YOU . submissionist?" ask

"Are you 3 submissionist!" asks
Bro. Brooks. Yes, We answer, when
ever the letter and spirit Of the con-
stitution is obeyed. Whenever s
majority of the members OF both
branches Of the legislature shall vote
''aye'' in favor of any amendment to
the constitution, that instrument
itself provides, that the people shall
express their appreciation or disap-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

John A. Brooks, President Of the
Prohibition Alliance, has written to
all the candidates for Governor asking
for their views On temperance. We
think this shows a good deal of gall
in Brooks. The Democrats should
pay no attention to this molly crowd
trying to cripple the Democratic
party, and start a new party in which
thew can float.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

If there was not a ''nigger in the
woodpile'' of the Warrensburg con-
vention and the leaders were not ma
king a cats paw Of Brother Brooks,
they would begin at the beginning,
and not have Intercepted the candi.
dates for the nomination for Cover.
nor. The Governor has not even the
vote power as to a2eonstitutional
amendment, nor does any member OF
the Senate or House vote to submi
the proposed amendment to the people,
He votes for or against it. pure and
simple, just as he votes for or against
the passage of any law, or an amend
ment to a law, on his responsibility tt
his God, his conscience and his con
stituency. We repeat, he does moi
vote to submit it to the whole people
The constitution does that, if adopted
by a majority of both houses, and
the Governor has no right, constltu'
tional or otherwise, to interfere at any
stage Of the proceeding, with the &C
ton of other branches of the assem-
bly,. The honest, fair and constitu
tional way Of ENGRAVING a prohibition
or any other amendment on the con
stitution is to begin at the beginning
interrogate every candidate for tn
Senate and House, not whether he i
for submitting the question to thu
people, but whether he will vote TO
it if it comes before the people, TO
he is unfit for representing the peopl
or for anything else, if he votes TO
it against his own convictions, unles
he believes that a majority of hi
constituents would vote for it. Thi
is honest and correct. Brothe
Brooks way is dishonest trickery an
full of deception.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Jno. A. Judy, q prominent stock
man Of this county, last Monday
shipped TO Col. r. E.. Richart, of
Marshall, n pair Of fine Poland
China pigs in exchange for q pair Of
Shropshire Down lambs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

The Pacific Express Co. is soon
going to have a sale in this city of all
unclaimed express packages in this
State. J. A. Glandon will be mana
ger Of this sale. Lots Of fun is ex-
nected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

c. W. Baker and Geo. B. Macfar-
lane are going to erect two fine store
rooms just south Of the Ringo House.
They will be handsome ediices and
will command good rent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Case & Co. Ladd0nla

The more it rains the cheaper S.
W. Case & Co., of Laddonia, sell
their goods. They are going to close
out their stock at your own rates.
Give them a call. If you don't see
what you want, call for it at your own
nr,ce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

We received q letter in a lady's
hand writing yesterday in regard to
something in last weeks LEDGER. II
she wants her name in our columns
she must let Us know what it is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Ten months after the child was
born, our contemporaries find out
that . little son Of Oscar Elzea and
wife has neither arms or legs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Benton City wants, needs and de-
serves a depot and telegraph Office.
We learn that the railroad company
will furnish $500 if the people OF
Benton will furnish $500, for 8 81, OOO
depot. Benton is a good shipping
point, and we think it should have 8
depot with no cost to its citizens.
When the Benton folks ride or ship,
they pay full rates and deserve some
consideration. Whoop things up,
boys, and you will get a depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
Misses Maggie BRYAN and An,

Misses Maggie Bryan and Annie
Spence returned yesterday from a
visit to Miss Ida Brooks, at War
rensburg. Miss Annie's sister, Mrs.
j. T. Brooks, accompanied her for a
visit at home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Every little country paper in the
United States ''knows'' who will be
the nominees for President in 1884.
Even the Mexico hteHigeaeer s'set-
tles'' who will be the next democratic
nominee. The LEDGER don't know
who will be nominated. OF course
we have our choice in the matter, but
will save our wind till after the con-
vention. 1t is a good deal easier to
nominate a man than to elect him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

415 to 4:30 Query Box.
EVENING EXERCISES IT THE COURT H0USE
OF LECTURES.
Hon. Champ Clark, Bowling Green,
Tuesday, Aug. l4th.
j. P. Blanton, Pres. State Normal School.
Kirksville. Thursday, Aug. 10Th.
Hon. W. e. Coleman, State Superinten.
dent Public Instruction, Wednesday, Au.
gust 22nd.
Il. NJ. Hamill, Supt. Public Schools,
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Friday, Aug. 9th.
MEMBERSHIP.
Persons can become members on paving
to the Secretary the annual tuition fee
gentlemen 81, ladies 81.
Classification, acknowledgements should
select a course OF study al the beginning OF
the session and adhere to 1t.
Certificates indicating attendance and
scholarship. will DO granted at the close Of
the session, to those desiring them.
The School Commissioner will hold an
examination for teachers' certificates imme-
aiately after the close of the Institute.
Entertainment, $3.50 per week. Teachers
desiring comfortable boarding places, should
address j. II. Hayden or j. H. Hill, Com
mittee.
Teachers of Audrain and other counties
are cordially invited to become members,
Members OF School Boards should visit us
frequently. Come out and encourage us
with your presence. Apply for further in.
formation to J.. h. HILL,
II. A. GAsS,
Is0M RoBKRrs,
ID. A. MCMILLAN,
Ex. Committee,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Jos. A. Potts and John N. Menefee
leave for . two months visit to Cali
fornia next Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Big picnic near Thompson Station
on the 18th Of this month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Open air concert tomorrow Fri.
day. evening. The music will be
even better than usual. The band
has prepared a special programme for
the occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
An Answer Wanted.

The boys play match games of base
ball in that wicked city Of Louisiana,
Mo-, on Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19
He Blew the Bugle.
From the Texas Siftings,

AAo" "a AVAoo otftiukoB
A small party of Austin young men
were standing on the corner of Austin
avenue and Rebecca street the other even
ing. They were curiousiy examining a
bugle belonging to n of them, and as a
stranger came along an animated discus
sion arose.
81 wish l could play on it," said one.
"Play or It'll" exclaimed another. ~
wish that I could make a noise on it."
sit is a pretty hard thing to do" OBJ
served a third, 'E you haven't got the
hang of the thing just right"
"Hard thing to dol" chimed in the
stranger, hating, and regarding the party
with evident contempt; 'why, 1 could
blow a bugle before I was a foot high"
"Well, some bugles are different from
Others" said one of the young men.
"Gimme that bugle," said the stranger,
excitedly. 1t was Immediately handed
him, and putting it to his lips he made
one trial trip. There was a subdued
splutter, and the stranger commenced a
kind of wal dance, at the same time hold
ing his mouth in both hands.
"Great Cleopatra's needle!" he yelled,
with tears streaming from his eyes.
"Who in thunder filed that mouth piece
with Cayenne pepper9 I'm small, gentle
men, light and fragile, but 1 al lick the
man who peppered the horn"
An Answer Wanted.
Can any one bring US a case of Kidney
| or Liver complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they can
not, as thousands OF cases alreadyperma-
nently cured and who ere daily recon-
mending Electric Bitters, will 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. Fol
| sale at SOC. a bottle by j. F. LLKwELLYN
I
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

Exercises at Public School Building. Mon
day, Aug. 18th, 1883, Enrolment
and organization.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

THE vAssAR OF THE WEST"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-07-19

creAar showing tUs, paper and a,~ Of btadins ire q sssHnasa sdAyGbe.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05
THERE are rings and rings at Wash.

THERE are rings and rings at Wash.
ington and all are preparing to make
a desperate charge upon the treasury
before congress closes, The naval
ring is jubilant over the prospect OF
the passage Of the bill completing the
costly and useless hulks at League
Island. The railroad land-grsbber
ring are using every effort to prevent
action loo king to the forfeiture of the
land grants and are confident of sue,
cess. Then there Is the whisky ring,
the tobacco manufacturers ring, and
half a hundred different Hobbies Ia the
interests of special industries who are
opposing any reduction in the tariff
and urging special protection for their
pampered monopolies. Aud this does
not take into consideration the private
bill brigade who are mastering to
rush through hundreds of bo.
gus claims In the closing hour:
of the session, Many of the present
congressman and senators WHO will
be retired to private life after
March 4, are a~nxious'y waiting to In.
sert their hands in the national grail
bag. Says the New York Sun: One
half Of the present house Of represent
stives will go out on the 4th Of March
Most of these members will go Int,
private lilo permanently. Not a few
of them will be annexed to the sta
tiousry lobby at Washington, in which
some Of their pred ecessors are now es
tabliahed. They have no responsi
bility to confront, aud this Is their las
chance to convert votes into caAh. 4
rally will be made in these olosin,
weeks for bills with money in them,
The rings are mustered in full force
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05

In less than four weeks congress
will adjourn. Legislation Is moving
slowly and a great deal remains to be
done. The law to q the country
from the special peril of disputed
presidencies has not yet been passed.
Tee tariff needs to be reduced, sim
pllfed and made more fair and scienti.
fic. Some action ought to be taken on
the bills regarding the forfeiture of
unearned railroad land grants and a
bankrupt law for the distribution of q
bankrupts assets equitably among his
creditors ought to be secured. Con.
gress moves slowly, but it will accom-.
plish q good deal more than we ex.
pect If 1t passes the measures just out.
lined.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05

II the last census IL to be o model
which is to be copied by its successor
the census ought to be taken not
ofteuer than once q century. From
present indications Its results will be
Off TALLY communicated about the time
when the preparations for the twelfth
census will begin. There is no reaso
why the government should 60 into
the business of publishing encyclope.
dias Of statistics which are 30 stale
before they are given to the public as
to be practically v~alueless.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05

q TRADE OF abuse Of Teller and Presi.
dent Arthur, whom It lsmpoons as
follows:
"This, perhaps, did not occur to
President Arthur, who Is himself a
partner Of the land thief Kuevals, who
is try Ing to rob our settlers in the
name OF the 81. Joe and Western rail-
road company of homes and farms
that they have ~peaceably held for half
a generation, and had IL occurred to
the president we do not apprehend il
would have made any difference.
1t is much easier to extract the mote
from the eye of your nelghbor than to
remove the beam that obstructs your
own,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05

One Ct the causes OF Mr.. Windom's
defeat Ia said TO be the sale OF his
home in WinonA, MINI, last year to
help pay for his Washington palace, as
1t helped foster the feeling that Min
nesots people already had to him tina.
he was a citizen of Washington rather
than of Minnesota, and only went to
Minnesota about election. It Is un.
derstood that Mr.. Window now bit.
terly regrets his action. The country
has as much reason to regret 1t as Mr..
Window. 1t has lost an honest and
able statesman Of sound views and
unswsrving integrity, and has gained 1
man Of whom the nation at large hal
never heard.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-05

ATTEMPTS to transfer the revenue
marine service to the navy department
will fail. One Of the worst results Of
Robsson's naval administration Is
seen in the profound distrust which
congress and the speaker evidence to-
wards our navy and the officials. They
do not propose to destroy the tfR,lency
OF a we'll equipped branch of the treas.
ury department by placing it in the
hands of men who cannot successfully
administer their own department o.
at present constituted.