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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
ITEMS FROM LADDONIA,

Special Correspondence of the Ledger.
L~ADDoNIA, Mo-, December 4.-This
is a beautiful day and here comes the
corn rolling in by hundreds Of BUSH
els. 1t is selling, this morning, at
80 cents. The new elevator is grow
ing rapidly. They have just dug a
large well for the use of the elevator
which is about completed.
This morning, Mr.. Bridgeford Gag
ed his eagle ready to ship to St. Louis,
where it will be placed on exhibition.
The S. S. Convention held here last
Sunday was well attended and the
programme was very nearly filled.
Miss Fannie Scanland read a good
essay on "Our Mistakes" A. E.
Myers read a good paper on the
Gains of the S. S." The subject
Of an Evergreen S. S." was discuss
ed by Rev. G. B. Smith and Mrs. C..
Il. Alexander and others. Some of
the speakers got the last named ques-
ton a little COMPOUNDED in it's state
ment in the way of saying a S. S. In
an evergreen S. house and a SCREEN
S. S. in every S. house," Though
these mistakes were a little laughable,
the discussion was ably conducted.
Miss Annie Fletcher read an excel
lent paper on THE S. S., a promoter
of religion, morality and education"
She is a fine scholar and understood
her subject well. s'The S. S., the
nursery of the church, was ably dis
cussed by DR.. Wayman. Most of
the S. S. in the township gave favor
able reports. The query box con.
tanned many questions Of interest.
The music, under the management of
Mr.. Corner as leader, and Miss Pearl
Hughes as organist, was very good.
We think the S. S. Conventions are
doing good. They bring those to-
gether that are interested in the work ;
they exchange thoughts, and the lead
ing questions pertaining to the S. S.
are discussed and each person learns
something new. We noticed several
from distance present, among the
number Misses Annie and Nellie Nc
Many, and Mr.. Cross Of Mexico /;
Messrs. Kelly and Venetty Of Farber.
Two ''new additions" have been
added to the town since last week.
Charlie Rogers surveyed about so
lots in the additions made by S. W.
Case, and also an addition made by
j. P. Smith.
The Enterprise is, growing; many
new subscribers have been added to
its list. The Enterprise is mistaken
who Jimmie Jones' was or is, as
the case may be. We don't wish to
claim anether's writing, let it be ever
so good. Honor to whom honor is
due. We never cali ourself Jones,
Smith or Brown, as those families are
large enough; but Il we we're allowed
three guesses, We think We could
guess who Jimmie j. ls."
ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Female Base Ball TOssers.


ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 29.-Won-
ders will never cease, and Yankee
ingenuity and cunning propensity to
accumulate will only stop when
all that is hidden has been revealed,
and there is nothing left to excite the
curiosity, or WOO the western man
from his honest toll, that he may pay
tribute to the cunning tricks Of Eas-
tern sharpers. The latest sensation
in st. Louis is the female base ballists
of the East. All in gorgeous attire,
which simply shows the symmetrical
shape without any superfuity of
skirts, trails Or trimmings. Under
the guardianship of a shrewd-looking
dude-llke commander, who wore
pantaloons, this novel combination of
beauty. composed of blondes and
brunettes, made its appearance.
Pitchers, catchers, short-stops and
fielders-all banged and begilded,
and beautiful as nymphs of olden
legend. We have read of the Anna
IONS of the East, of the courtly
splendors Of Cleopatra's command of
virgins as her feet ioated down the
river Cydnus to exstatic strains of
melody, while the glimmer of silver
oars bedazzled those who propelled
her through the perfumed air which
surrounded her fair fiotilla. We
have heard of all this but like Sheba's
Queen, u eyes had not seen the
greatest wonder till We gazed in rapt-
urous surprise upon the two mines of
female base ball clubs in st. Louis.
But shame upon the western mans
distorted tastes and uncultivated
manners. This band of semi-dressed
beautiful base ballists had drawn like
a mirage reflected from another world,
all over the East-that city of God
Boston-where to speak of worldly
matters on the Sabbath day is an Of
Tense to the state law. She in hel
goodness and piety, poured out from
her best society, the alteration and
applause Of an approaching public.
Philadelphia crowned them with lau.
rels; Hartford strewed her streets
with flowers for them. But ''poor
old Missouri was as backward and
uncivilized in her reception and pat,
ronage of the fair band as she was
with those noble gentlemen, Messrs.
Slade and Mitchell, who suffered SC
much that we might have a first-class
entertainment in the West. New
York didn't treat them that way.
Oh, what a pity, that "poor old Mis-
souri," has advanced so little that she
would allow the most beautiful band
of women on earth to actually have
to pawn their baggage right here in
this, the metropolis of sspoor old
Missouri" Put it up for board bills,
due and unpaid, and go back East
and tell of US that they ''were not
appreciated On the Western slope"
Now the East has not treated US that
way. They have wined and dined
two Of the incest boys who belonged
to our James gang. The two who
bravely shot a comrade from behind,
and it makes US feel so bad to think
a hard-hearted landlord in St. Louis
would treat a female base ball club
so and keep their pretty dresses-just
for board. We are a native Mis-
sourian, and the mantel of shame
colors u modest cheek, that we
Missourians should be so lost to shape
and talent ss to let a female base ball
nine go into bankruptcy here in St.
Louis for want of patronage.
j. V. W.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Miss Matte Yickprs.


Miss Matte Vickers surprised the reg
ular patrons of the Opera House last
night with a performance so much su-
perior in a n artistic sense to Mime Pal
mer's that the majority will give the
palm to Miss Vlckers, who is a grace
full, intelligent and handsome actress.
She shines in the line she has chosen, and
is as sure to make her mark-to become
a great public favorite, as the sun is sure
to shine somewhere Tomorrow. The
performance is of nondescript order, but
it is very pleasing, and there is nothing
offensive in it. Mr.. Rogers a clevor &C
tor, gives capital limitations of we'll
known actors. The marvel is that such
a clever lot of people should come in at
the flag end of the season. They are
worthy the best weeks in a
Pittsburg Daily Chronicle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Share and Share Alike.

"Look here, young man," said a
Laddonia parent to his daughters
lover when the latter entered the par
lor to make his first call of the indoor
season the other night, ''look here ;
you burned up a good deal of wood
and kerosene last winter, calling
around here and staying till 10 and
1880 two or three nights a week.
Now L have no objections to your
visits, as you are a respectable young
man, but you've got to find your own
fuel and lights this winter. l cannot
afford to keep fires running and q
lamp burning in this parlor all . the
winter.
"All right, sir" responded the
young man, cheerfully, "I'm willing
to share the expense, but You should
hardly ask me to bear the whole of it.
Suppose you furnish the wood and !
furnish the light. How will that do!''
"All right said the parent, as he
turned to leave the room. 'tT'm will
ing to bear my share of the expense
if you bear yours"
Lets see.' said the clear-headed
youth, as he sat down beside his LADY,
love, ''how much oil did we burn last
winter,-H"
"Why,-,' she replied, with a
blush, 1--WE didn't burn a lampful
during the whole winter"
II know it, said-,with a laugh,
''but you needn't tell your pa what
q soft thing I've got on him."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

"Papa, what do you expect to give
me for a Christmas PRESENT. asked
young lady of her father, our we'll
known police court justice. "Give
you," said Uncle Frank, whose mind
was evidently upon something else
"Give you'll give you thirty
days. On account of this remark
the young lady will get an unusually
handsome present to keep her from
joking her papa about his thought
I~essness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

Rev. S. S. Martin and wife, and
son, t. 0. Martin, of Delevan, ILL.,,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Mar
tin of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
CONGRESS-.

Congress met on Monday last and
in the LEDGER's supplement wilt be
found the Presidents Message. The
House was organized by the election
of Hon. j. G. Carlisle for Speaker.
In the Democratic caucus held on
Saturday evening for nominating a
candidate for this position, Mr.. Car
Isle received log votes out of 1873.
Of the votes of the representatives
of democratic states, he got Is out
of 1903. OF the votes of democratic
representatives from republican states
he obtained % out of 81; but of the
As votes cast by democratic represent.
atives from the doubtful and so-called
pivotal states he secured only IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Teachers Institute..Prairie Township

Teachers Institute..Prairie Township,
In compliance with the duty assign.
ed me at the Teachers Meeting held
at Mexico November 2nd, 1 urgently
request all teachers of Prairie Town,
ship to meet me at Beagles' School
House Saturday, December 9Th, fol-
the purpose of organizing a Township
Institute and carrying out the pro.
gramme furnished by the county com.
mittee. Everybody invited to come.
PROGRAMME:
10 a. m.-Temporary organization.
The Best Method of Keeping O
Daily Register''-M. A. Corner.
Discussion-Subject, "Geographi.
cal Circles and their Use'-NIiss
Mamie Carter.
Observation-Disclosures "Lingual Les.
son and Sentence Making''-W. w.
Bolts.
Discussion.
1 p. m.-Permanent organization.
"Class Drill in Fourth Reader
G. W. Mallory.
Criticism-Subject, uses of Ma.
cron and Breve-''Thos. Trimble.
Observation-Disclosures of Unit.
ed States /; Preamble and Senate
W. W. Clendenin.
W. W. Boris,
Township Vice-Presidcnt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

Prof. j. p. Blanton was in Mexico
last Saturday. The Professor has q
host of friends in Mexico and all oyer
the State. He has brought the Kinks
vile State Normal to the front with a
boom,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

There is not hitching room around
the square, or for three blocks each
way, for the teams that are in Mexico
every Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
School

The publishing of county school
programmes is becoming a big thing
in this county. When the teachers
are patrons of this paper, we take
pleasure in favoring them. Otherwise
such matters will be charged for as
advertising.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Dobyns & Gibbs.

The above named gentlemen have
opened their palace drug store, and
are to the front with a mammoth ad.
vertisement in the LEDGER this week,
as they always will be. Ben. F.
Dobyns is ex-collector of Audrain
county. and a fine business man,
square in every sense Of the word,
and is known to every man, woman
and child in the county. Renfro
Gibbs is a practical druggist of expe-
rience, belonging to the State Asso-
citation, and a registered druggist.
Mr.. Gibbs has a diploma, besides
having a fine reputation as a CON-
FOUNDER Of prescriptions. He will
personally attend to this branch Of
the business, day and night. This
is one of the finest and best furnished
drug stores in the West. They
have a full and complete line Of all
kinds of druggists staple and fancy
goods-soaps, paints, oils, sundries,
patent medicines, glass, cigars and
tobaecos, &c. Call and see them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

The eminent actor. Mr.. Robert
McWade, In "Franz Herscllelle'' at
opera house Saturday evening, De-
cember Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
THE

THE MESSAGE.
The message is a neat document
principally made up out of depart
mental reports. Mr.. Arthur directs
attention to the following subjects:
Fish, fishing tackle and fishermen ;
pork, Turkey, coffee, petroleum.
whisky, currency, and coast defence.
OF American fish, fishing tackle and
fishermen, MI. Arthur declares they
have all maintained the foremost
place in the competition of tue world.
The Kentucky fishing reel is no where
excelled, and the president urges
Congress to create a commission to
consider American right to partici-
pate under just and enduring condi-
tions, in the richly stocked fishing wa
tiers and sealing grounds of British
North America. Our relations with
Turkey also need attention. The
coffee we drink is mainly the product
of Brazilian slave labor and subject
to heavy export duties. Petroleum
is burdened with restrictions in Tur-
key and other countries, and the
President suggests that some measure
of suitable retaliation therefor be de-
vised. In regard to the Internal Rev.
enue and the Tariff Mr.. Arthur rec
ommends that no measure of large
diminution of them be adopted at
present. He seems to understand
that the abolition of taxation on
whisky and tobacco would necessitate
the reformation of the tariff and the
substitution of revenue duties for
those that are merely protective +; and
says that the results Of the legisla-
ton of the last session have not as
yet become sufficiently apparent to
justify radical revision Or sweeping
modification of existing laws. Con
corning tine currency, the President
favors an extension of our bonded
Indebtedness, as a basis for national
bank paper. The attentive reader
will not find in the message much that
antagonizes the proposed policy of
the democrats of the lower House Of
Congress. When it comes to action,
however, doubtless there will be
enough difference in the p~artizan
propositions Of the political contes-
tants there to make reading Of the
congressional debates interesting.
A lawful fence in this State is de-
fined as follows, section 1852, R. S.,
page l,ll3 ALI hedges shall be at
least four feet high, and all fences
composed of posts and rails, posts
and palings, posts and wire, posts
and planks Or palisades, shall be at
least four and a half feet high; those
composed Of turf shall be at least
four feet high, and with bitches on
either side at least three feet wide at
the top, and three feet deep; and
what Is commonly called a worm
fence. shall be at least five feet high
to the top of the rider, or if not ri
dered, shall be five feet to the top of
the top rail or pole, and shall be lock-
ed with strong rails, poles Or stakes !;
those composed Of stone or brick
shai! be at least four and a half feet
high" In this county since the re-
cen special election it is not necessary
to make these fences ''hog proof
except where it is desired to restrain
and confine ones own hogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

The Columbia Sentinel, speaking
of the neat speech Of our esteemed
fellow-townsman, j. Virgil Williams,
at the A. o. U. W. Meeting at Gen.
tralia, says: sour supper finished,
we returned to the hall in time to hear
the address Of Mr.. Virgil Williams Of
Mexico. And q nice address it was,
too. Ornate, eloquent, forcible,
Astounding in beautiful figures, fin
ished periods and rhetorical conclu-
sions, it was q credit to himself and
to the legion which he represented"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

S4nderbtt unfversaty. Nashville, Tenn.
TESTIFY 20 the most excellent qualities Of Prof
Darbys Prophyiaetic Fluid. As a disinfectsnt and
Detergent il Is both theoretically and prscticaiv
superior to any preparation with which 1 m ac-
quainfsd.-N. T. LUTON, Prod. Chemistry.
Dsrbys Fluid is Recommended BY
Hon. ALEXANDER Fl. SrxrHKns, Of Georris.
Rev. CEAs. F. DExxs, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers, N. Y;
los. LscosIr Columbia, Prof, University, sc.
Kew. GHo. F. PrzRcr, Bishop N. Z. Church.
UNNECESSARILY TO EVERY ROME
fe1echy harmless. Used internally or
externafy for Man or Beast,
have abundant evidence that il has done e1ervth;ne
here claimed. For fuller information ef Of yous
druggist a pamphlet or send to the proprieson.
j. II. ZE1IN d CO..
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADELPHIA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
SNlALL-POX
FITTING Of Small
Pox PREVENTED

.Amember Of fam-
ily was taken with
Smallpox. I used the
Fluid; the patient was
not deliious, was not
pitted, and was about
the house again in three
weeks, and no others
had it. : w. PARK
INSoN. Philadenhia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Dphthsria
| Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat.
ment of Dfphtheria.
A. S-roLLKNwxRcx,
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Ch0ler1 prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In . il
should be used about
the Corpse viii
| prevent any unpleas-
| ant smell.
| The eminent Phy.
siciAn, j. MARION
SIMS, H D., Q
York, says: al am
convinced Prof Darbys
~Prophylactie Fluid is a
! valuable disinfectant."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

~
used. Yellow Fever has
black voInit had tai
cases of Dipheheria yield
Feveredand Sick Per-
soma refreshed and
Bed Sores
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
Impara.Air made
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat il is a
sure cure.
Contagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilblains, Piles,
ChAdngs, etc.
rheumatism cured.
Son White Complex
Ions secured by ics use.
Ship Feyer prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth.
it can't be surpassed.
CatArrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipelas cured.
Scar prevented.
Oysentsry cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurv cured.
An Anddoto forAnimal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
used the Fluid during
our present affection with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. Il d
indispensable to the sick.
room. Wa. r. SAMD-
FORD. Eyrie, Ala.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06

There are about nine prospective
candidates in this district for con-
gress next year. 1t is unnecessary to
prophecy right here at this early day
that only n is chosen from tine
many who think they are called.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
Miss Matte Vickers as ssJacquine.'

Miss Matte vickers rs ssJacquine."
Miss vickers has an attractive stage
presence, and shines all over with good
humor and unaffected gayety; she is
graceful In movement, refined In manner,
effective in all her work, and has a bright
future before her.-St. Louis Republican
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
STOCKHOLDERS
Established inla

Go to John SchuhnaehnS
taurant for your square neal,
also hiss plenty Of WI -
rooms for dodgers by tt dayG
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-12-06
| Eradicates
MALARIA

ali Contagious Diseases. P
the Sick should use it freely. {
never been known to spread VII,
used. Yellow Fever has been Gu
black vomit had taken nj,
cases of Diphtheria Weld To h
Morris tribune., 1883-10-20
The Great Beer Business.

Bemis & Noting have been appoint
ed agents at Morris, by G. Stahlmann,
to handle and make sale of his beer on
the st. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba
road from Willmar to Fargo, all inter-
mediate points and both places inclu-
sive; From Morris all intermediate
places to Browns Valley and both
places inclusive on the Browns Valley
Branch of road; From Morris to Little
Falls and all intermediate points both
places inclusive on the Little Falls &
Dakota road; From Wahpeton toWal-
cot both places inclusive and all in
termediate points on that Manitoba
branch of road. Bemis & Noting will
receive the beer in car load lots at
Morris ready for shipment to any of
these points ordering it, and will re-
ceive the first car load by next Mon
day. The new firm start off with the
very best of fine prospects for splen-
did business.
Morris tribune., 1883-10-20
New Hardware Store.

It is new firm, G.. H. Allyn, and
II. S. Judson-Allyn & Judson, and a
new store. Mr.. Allyn is well known
to the citizens of Morris, having been
engaged in the machine business here.
for several years, and knowh+Ito be. a
first class business man. Mr.. Judson
has been connected with the First
National Bank of Morris, for some
years, became warmly attached to
Morris through the acquaintance OF
many warm friends whose acquain-
lance it was unpleasant to sever for an
other point, and he has associated
himself with Mr.. Allyn. The new
firm cannot, with their extensive &C
quaintance, and proper amount OF
capital, fail to do good business;
They are located next door to the
First National Bank, and although
they are now open for trade will more
fully complete the building by makes
ing considerable repairs, and adding
to it new store front. They will
handle all kinds Of farm machinery
including that now managed by Mr.
Allyn, keep a good stock of stoves
and a general line Of hardware, anG
hope for fair share of the trade il
their line.
Morris tribune., 1883-10-20
Hon. Knute Nelson.

We publish in another column list
of the: appointments made by Hon.
Knute Nelson, to address the people
in the present campaign, and his let
ter to the Secretary of the Republican
State Central Committee, in answer
to one requesting him to make few
speeches, at such times and places as
would suit him best. AS he says in
letter, that he believes "there is no
valid reason why Republican who is
such from principle should now, more
than at any other time, desert his per-
ty or any of its candidates." we do not
think he can be accused of supporting
Bierman,. or any other Democrat for
office
Morris tribune., 1883-10-20
LOCAL NOTES..

Mrs. Corliss has left lot of choice
plants for sale, at Miss Kellogg's Mil
linery store.
/ Last "Wednesday conductor l.. f
Hall brought in on the l.. f. 4 ID. roaC
the business car Grow Wing" u very
home 'one at that.
Bemis & Noting have purchased the
drays and ice bushes of Geo. Lowater
and will during the coming winter
| fill the ice houses formerly owned by
Mr.. Lowater, to accommodate the
Morris trade.
Father Watry has succeeded in OBJ
tainingone of the best Of lady teachers
Il Sister, for the opening of the paro-
chial school here next Monday. The
school under his management here
has so far been q perfect success and
we hope it, may SO continue.
\ large company of young people
assembled at the residence of Hon.
and Mrs. H. Fl. Wells to greet Miss
Ida Borrill upon her return home
from the store last evening. ltwas a
complete as we'll as most agreeable
surprise for Miss Borrill. Mrs. Wells
had made every preparation for the
entertainment of the guests ana all
Joined in making the evening 4 most
pleasant one.
Our county has finally begun to see
proper light of Gay, and having the
correct principles Of farming in view.
A dead grunter, a huge hog, was
brought into town this week, weigh
ing when dressed $50 pounds. 1t was
raised below Hancock, we believe, by
Il Mr.. Pope. \ little more of this sort
nf thing and the farmers will not al
ways be so badly Cramped for money,
and besides that, will have plenty to
eat.
In this issue will be found the pre-
MUM list Of the late County Fair. We
would have published it long ago, but
the copy was for some unaccountable
reason withheld by I. E. Heendn, Sec
rotary of the Society. We made an
effort to get the list soon after the close
of the Fair, as we know it is of general
interest, but not until it was published
in the :Oliye Branch on Thursday of
this week, did we see the list. We
copy at once.
The Republicans are quite friendly
with Mr.. Bierman, who is now max
ing tour of the state. They follow
along after him to see, We presume,
that he does not get lost and that all
his tracks are so well covered up that
no republicans can fall into them
without knowing what they are doing.
This is but the kind of attention which
should be paid distinguished strangers
wandering through a strange land,
looking out its many beautiful aspects.
Morris tribune., 1883-10-20
The DOnavin's Coming.

Donayin's "Original'' Fennesseeans,
comprises nine ex-slaves, all of extra
ordinary voice, brought by the best
culture and years of constant practice
to high state of cultivation. They
are no humbug, no burnt cork artists,
but genuine, first-class singers. No
lover of song, the best of all music,
should fail to hear them. They appear
at Phoenix Hall, Oct. 25th. No lover
of good music and an excellent con-
cert should fail to attend this original
combination, A troop composed of SO
many persons, travelling at such great
expense, could not sustain itself before
the public unless it had merits worthy
of patronage. Each exhibition stand'
ing by itself, is its greatest recommen'
dation for full house, where none &c
away disappointed.