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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

To sell DIR. Chaos Recipes, or Informs-
ton for Everybody. in every county In the
United States and Canada. Enlarged by
the publisher to CAS- pages. II contains
over :, 900 household recipes, and is suited
to all classes and conditions of society.
A wonderful book and household neces-
sity. 1t sells at sight. Greatest induce
pie copies sent by mail, postpaid for 81.
Exclusive territory given. Agents more
than double their money. Address DR..
Chase's Steam Printing House, Ann Ar
Dor, Michigan. 25-3m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Smothers & Smith.

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found the column advertisement OF
Smothers & Smith, druggists, on the
east side public square. These gen,
tlemen mean business. They defy
competition in quality of goods and
prices, as will be cen on reading
their advertisement They have 6
complete stock of goods. Smoth'
ers is a practical druggist Of expert
ence and will personally attend tc
the compromising of all prescriptions
They solicit a share of the public pat
#renage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The Montgomery Ray says: DIR.
W. C. Pipino, of Mexico, Mo-, sue
c~essfully removed a large tumor from
the ear of a little child of VIM. Pitts,
of near this city, week before last.
Mr. Pitts was in town Tuesday and
told us that the child was doing well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

So great a per cent. of the ills of
life can be traced directly to derange-
ment of the liver and kidneys that if
these organs could be kept in a
healthy state, the sum total of human
suffering would beinfiinitely reduced.
A trial will convince any one that
Leis' Dandeiion Tonic is the best ar
ticle for this purpose ever prepared.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
W0man's True Friend,

A friend III need. is a friend i'm
deed. This none can deny, especial
" when assistance is rendered when
one is sorely afflicted with disease,
more particular by those complaints
and weaknesses so common to our fe-
male population. Every woman should
know that Electric Bitters are woman's
true friend, and viii positively restore
her to health, v e when all other
remedies fail A single trial always
lproves our assertion. They are pleas
ant to the taste, and only cost fifty
cents a bottle. Sold by j. +. Lew
ellyn. 3s-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The following couples were mar
ried on the 26th ult., by Elder Wig
pington: G.. T. Powell and Miss A.
Quisenberry Mr.. N. Long and Miss
Sallie Hill; j. T. Long and Miss
Sallie S~appingtOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles. 1t is
guaranteed TO give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by j. +.
Llewellyn. 34-Iy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

She attended a ball, danced to q
late hour, became overheated, went
home thinly clad, in a cold, damp
night air, and caught a cold. Next
day, headache, loss of appetite, slight
fever, dry skin, pains and aches,
chilly sensations, indisposition to gel
up, Remedy, n bottle English Fe'
male Bitters prepared for such con
ditions-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
The Evening Chronicle,

st. Louis, Mo-. edited by John b.
Wood, 1.-THE Great American Conden-
SER" late of the New York Herald.
A paper for the people OF the entire
West, univaled as a daily evening
newspaper, possessing m.aHydistinctive
features-cIean and interesting. The
circulation of the Chronicle is i~ncrefs-
ing rapidly than that of any
newspaper in the West. If you desire
a bright and newsy daily newspaper
subscribe for Tie Chronicle. Sent on
trial one week. 10 cents one month,
so cents; three months, s1,e5: one
year, S.. Address Edwin Feraald,
Manager Chronicle Publishing Co.,
st. Louis, Mo-. I'D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

II you do not Ike the use of a
sickening pin for your headache and
constipation, just try o dose OF
Baiiey's Saline Aperient. and you
will never use another pill for the same
/ purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

If the question of prohibition is
submitted, it should be at a special
election where it would not interfere
with political issues. 1t shas killed
every party that has ever fooled with
t. The Democrats of Missouri should
FIet IL alone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Jack Cough has just received q
large and fine line of summer and fall
suitings of the latest patterns. Coll
and see for yourself. He deies
competition. Satisfaction guaranteed
i'm every ease. loft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Anheuser is the beer.

Miss Louise Montague, Forepaugh's
alleged $40, 900 beauty, now tends
bar at her own saloon in Philadel-
phia. 1t appears to be only a step
from obscurity to notoriety.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Huff does all kinds Of tin work. 38-tf

While in Jefferson City last week
we made a pleasant call on Buckner
& Brandenburger, druggists, former
ly of this city. They are doing a
fine business, have a good location
and an elegant store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, L respectfully solicit a on
t~inuatiou of patronage.
: DIR. s. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Call for Anheuser.

DR.. NJ. M. Scott, of Thompson
Station. made us a pleasant call last
week. He is enjoying the confidence
of the public in the western part OF
the county and has deservedly a fine
and successful practice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

A female who is troubled with cold
feet and hands, pain in the side and
back, palpitstion Of the heart, month
ly suppression Of excess, will find a
prompt and reliable cur in the use
of English Female Bitters. As a fe-
male regulator, it acts like a charm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
To Hog Raisers.

Jos. p. Dobyns, two blocks south
of Pollock's mill. has one of the finest
thoroughbred Berkshire farm hogs
in Missouri. Hog raisers should make
a note of this, and act accordingly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Farmers and others desiring a gen.
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which SIS to $50 a day can be earned,
send address at once, on postal, to
ii. c. Wilkinson & Co., 195 and 1917
Fulton ST., New York. 36-6m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
500 Reward

Is offered for any case of Catarrh
that can't be cured with Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Taken internally. Price
IS cents. For sale by j. +. Lew
ellvn- 38-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Col. H. X. Norman, of this county,
has had a fortune left him in South
America, and left for that place yes
terday. HIS many friends wish him
success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Albert White had a fine lot of sheep
killed by the dogs last week. Parties
should look to their dogs. By the
way, how comes it that parties who
have sheep killed cannot get pay for
the same? We have heard several
complaints. We thought the Legis-
lature provided for this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Buggies and Spring Wagons.

We are overstocked with buggies
and spring wagons, which we will
sell very low for cash, in order to
close out this lot. Now is your time
to buy. c. ii. EUBANK & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Fresh OysterS.

The finest brands in the market at
McKinley's, west side square. Served
in any style. at all hours. Nice par
lor for ladies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

George Hooe, of Vandalia, has sued
d. W. Wright for s10,0 600 for calling
him a thief. He can call us a hook
agent for less than that.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Leis' DaDdelion Tonic taken IN
small doses after meals, will in almost
all cases, restore that loss OF ''ner-
vous force so humiliating to the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Geo. Branstretter, Of Vandalia, who
cut Ball of that place, a few days
since, was bound over by $500 to ap-
pear before the next grand jury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Parties who owe C.. o. Morris &
Co. must pay up at once or their ac-
counts will be placed in the hands OF
an officer. Pay at once and save
trouble and costs. 38-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
LETTER LIST.
MEXICO. Mo-. January II, iss:

y MEXIco, Mo-, JANUARY Ii,issa.~
ISTO OF LETTERS remaining III the Post
office at Mexico, Audrain County. Missouri.
and which, If not called Tor Within four weeks
from date, xill be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE
at Washington City.
Anders onsB agllln mt Fenlen James
Arynstreae Jennie mrs Herdin Nell& {
Anderson3 Hughes Johrfsmr
Rolfn Frark IS JUhBson Hattie miss =
Baker Staten JuPp Willard 2
coz w Layau Charley
Charles Fl @ Sanford Reuben
Csinton Fannie ~ 6hpinpsQnC Clara Miss
wastiRgtefi AHred = -
~ Persons calling for letters in this list viii
please say Advertised"
~ once open on Sunday froTH go 3o'stock
Ill sho GEO. a. POrEFT. II. Nj.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Heres Here 7

Wanted, at oncel 100 doz. dressed
turkeys; also eggs. and all kinds of
country produce. Will pay the high
est market price in cash or trade.
17-tf Buckley & MooRE,
n. W. cor. square Mexico, Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Last Call.

We have a great deal of money
due us on open accounts and notes.
You must come forward and settle.
We are bound to have money to run
our business. We NEAR it.
36tf &. III. EUBANK 4 Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
John Napefee nresented John

John Menefee presented John M.
Daniel and wife, with q fine silver
pitcher as a Christmas gift. He in
tended it as a present for Johns sill
yer wedding, but it did not arrive in
time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Mr.. J. R. Haislip, of Foley, Mo-,
is registered at the Windsor. and
looks hale and hearty. While in the
city he settled a years subscription to
the sc, R, w"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. 1t acts directly upon the blood
and the surfaces Of the sys
tenn. Price 75c. For sale by J.. +.
Lllexellyn. 3S-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Our cheap contemporary, the Press,
the dollar paper Of the greenback
party, neglected this week to apollo
gize for not having ANYTHING in it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Closing Ont Sale.

We are closing out our stock OF
boots, shoes, hats, caps and gloves, to
make room for our mammoth stock of
spring goods and groceries, at bottom
prices. MCDONALD & Co.,
29-2t Thompson Station, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
GriMen'S Hosierr

is the best made, at l. Franks, west
side square. All men styles that will
please the most fastidious. Call and
examine the styles that are new from
Paris. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

DIR. w. c. Pipino, has purchased
the Liberty street NJ. E. church par
sonage, where he will in the future
reside, permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

No stock of drugs is complete which
does not include ETer's Extract of
Tar and Wild Cherry. 1t is the best
remedy known for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung diseases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
A Terrible Holocaust at Milwaukee.
Forty Persons Burned to Death,

MILWAUKEE, Jan. l0.-The most horri-
Bile catastrophe that has visited Wiscoa-
sin since the loss of the steamer Lady FL
gin, twenty years ago, startled this city
this morning. The Newhall House, six
stories, situated on the southeast corner
of Michigan and Broadway, was discov-
cred to be on fire at five O'Clock, and the
building is now in ruins, with fully forty
dead bodies buried in the debris.
Later news places the number of dead
at sixty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Ed. Rines bought DIR. Pasharo's
fine car last week. 1t will be sent to
Texas and used on the sheep rancho
to camp in. This is a good scheme.
Fl. II. Brookes, 1--WE believe that is the
name of the party, who used to run
a Republican paper here) bought the
tent. We are informed that he will
not use the tent on a sheep rancho,
but will start a printing office in the
tent. We think this a fine idea 8
tent can be moved easily and often.
o. P. Smith, son-in-law of Judge
]. W. Gamble, deceased, met with
a very serious accident Saturday
night. While going home on a load
of lumber his team became startled
and threw him off in front of the
wagon. The wagon passed ovel
him dangerously crushing his breast
bone and bruising him up severely
He is in a critical condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Fortunes for Farmers and Mechanics.

Thousands of dollars can be saved
by using proper judgment in taking
care of the health of yourself and
family. II you are bilious. have SAL
low complexion, poor appetite, low
and depressed spirits, and Generosity
debilitated, do not delay 2 moment,
but go at once and procure n bottle
of those wonderful Electric Bitters,
which never fail to cure. and that for
the trifIing sum Of so eents.-TrDase
Sold by ]. +. LIewellYn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

IL Gatarrh has destroyed your sense
of smell and hearing, Halls Catarrh
viii cure you. IS cents per bottle.
For sale nv j. +. Liewellvn. 3s-3w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Missouri steam washing machine,
pat. by G. d. Ferris, for sale by j.
G.. Huff. 38-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Benton City Items.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, January 1o.-William
Slaughter, of Mexico, is teaching sehoo
here, with a large attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. lists gave the young folk,
q jolly party last Friday night. Asplendit
time vas enjoyed by all present.
Messrs. whitesides & Orr, the live mer,
chants, are just now doing an sxcellen
business, and cater to the wants Of every
body h~ereahouts.
Henry and August Ahlfeldt, of Laddo
MIA, are, engaged in Smelling corn here
and pespie are hauling Of the cohs a fas
as they are denuded ii fhe grain =
Corn is worth only 80 cents per bushe
down this ~way-much too low . price, tn
fa~r1ners-say. i FArPER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
On Ice.

John Whitley bought a fine pig
about 6 weeks ago. The next day it
was missing. Last week when he
went to clean out his ice house he
found the pig in the ice house where
1t had been for five weeks without
ANYTHING to eat or drink. 1t was alive
but rather thin. This is not the first
time pork has been kept on ice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

DIR. W. L. Reed, late of Kansas
City, may be found at DIR, Keeton's
residence at night. Office: north
west corner square. LIFT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Jack Cough has received his new
spring goods. Call and examine his
stock, and let him make you a neat
spring suit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

rheumatism, neuralgia. sprains and
bruises will be relieved by Uncle SANS
Mere and Bone Liniment. Sold by
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

If you have any go TO II. Halls
drug store and get a bottle of Painless
Corn Cure; warranted to remove the
corn. 29tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Miss Rodgers, at Martinsburg, is
authorized to take orders for the New
Home sewing machine in the east part
of the county. j. b. CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Tinware repaired at tufts. 3S-tf
Good rooms on public square for
rent. Inquire of Mrs. E. A. Shoot

Don't fail to call at Jack Coughs
and see his fall and winter suitings.
He has the finest assortment in the
CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The Laddonia Enterprise says, "Miss
Maggie Carrollton, formerly of this
village, but now of Mexico, was voted
the So cake fer being the most hand
some young Lady present at J. B.
Crutcher's restaurant supper and en-
tertainment on Christmas night"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Married.

Coal cook stoves at j. c. Huff's
for $500. 38-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

We are informed that a suit now
pending in this county, brought by a
woman, is a scheme to levy black-mail.
We shall have the matter investigated.
The matter has been adjusted for a
cow and other chattels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
Look Out !!

See the new cook stoves at j. c.
Huff's. 3S-h
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The LEDGER's new subscription
book is fast nearing completion. We
have lost a few of our readers and
gained more. Our new book will
contain about 100 more names than
the old one. This is encouraging.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

The hardware firm of Clacher &
Ruloff is making arrangements to
carry even a larger line than usual
of farming implements for the spring
trade. Their stock will be complete
and the goods of the best make.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11

Money to Loan
on good fsrmsat6 and z per cent.
II IAKEsxN 4 BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-11
AdministratOr's Sale,

Jan. 4. 'S3-384w Administraio
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-27
EeI.0N.EENer,s Gurc.

DR.. FREIEE'S DJSCoyERY-WILLING TO IN
DEEGO PUBLIC EJACULATION.
a Rio Janeiro letter saws: DR.. DOmiDgOs
Freire, the chief OF the Government Com
mission on Yellow-Fever, has now pub
listed results OF his experiments upon the
possibility of preventive incubation. as in
the case OF smallpox. AS previously
stated, be considers that he has established
beyond all doubt that yellow-fever Is due
TO the rapid multiplication and develop
ment OF. microscopic Glga, termed by
him Ynicroccocus rantaogentcuS, in the
blood. under the influence OF high tenn
perature. This alga and its spores he has
ionnd in immense numbers in the earth OF
yellow-fever cemeteries, which he con-
sidCrs, therefore. hot-beds OF propagation,
the spores being carried thence by rains
and winds TO where they can enter the hui
man organism and begin their deadly work.
He has also shown that guinea-pigs and
rabbits can be made to take yelow-feyer
by incubation with the blood Of yellow
fever patient, or even by confinement over
earth from yelloW-feYer cemetery, and
that the disease can be transmitted from
one TO another indefinitely by inocUlation
TESTS OF TIE THEORY.
In his later experiments he has found
LDdl mt WAS ab4C " lthuti
(which are very susceptible to the disease,
while fowls are unsusceptible) quite inca
pable OF taking it even when inoculated
with large dose OF blood from recent
yel!ow-ievcr corpse. This result he OBJ
tanned in two distinct ways-one being by
previous incubation with culture OF 4
nicrobe found to be antagoni,tic
30 the development of the yellow
fever alga, and the other being by pre-
yious incubation with culture OF the alga
aitenuated by passing through the organ
Ism OF a fowl OF by cultivation in the air.
This last he seems to prefer, and he says
that he is so convinced Of the preventive
efficacy OF a sufficiently -attenuated culture
that he is prepared 10 submit himself to a
public incubation with the blood of yell
iow-ieyer corpse as solemn test Of the ell
eacy Of the previous preventive lnocula.
ton with the attenuated culture.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-27
Counterfeit Coin In Circulation.

ATLANTA, October 25.-During the past
few days pieces OF spurious coin have float
ell 10 the surface in Atlanta trade circles.
The couuterfeits are Of quarters and halves,
and are most admirably executed, except
solar a. the letters are concerned: these
are badly formed, and through them
detection is made easy. The pieces are
OF proper weight and true ring. Deiec-
tNes have been working for two or three
days TO trace them to their origin, but so
far their worl. has been fIuitess. Several
days ago two strangers in the city attract
ed the attention OF the police. They spent
money freely, aud literally patronized the
saloons, but despite close watch keptupo
them nothing tangible could be secured.
The strangers disappeared on Thursday
last, and it is now believed they are the
persons who dropped the counterfeits
which are now circulating in Atlanta.
There have been two centres of counter
fciting In this section, one in Epson coun-
ty and one in HARRISON county. Suspected
parties who have for u long time been
Swallowed by detectives operate with great
caution, and shove their product of at .
distance
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-27
The Latest.

The Buffalo Courier publishes a letter
describing an alleged trip over Niagara
Falls in disabled row-boat by j. W.
Brown, who was formerly Buffalo citi-
zen, but is now living in Boulder, Colo
RADIO. The letter is addressed to a citizen
OF Buffalo. and is elected by hint that he
had intended to commit suicide in fit OF
mental depression. Brown claims that
while rowing for pleasure near Navy island
he lost 4 rowlock and then an oar, and was
then carried helplessly down stream. The
epistle desci ibes his mental calm during
this experience, aud pictures the scene in
high-flOwn language. But nothing is said
Of his physical sensations a. he went over
the Horseshoe fall. lie says he awoke
from period OF f0rgetfulness to find him.
self lying partly ashore at the ferry landing
on the Canadian side. Overhearing in a
train some sceptical illusions 70 the story
that he had gone over the falls and sur
yived, he prepared hastily and went West,
where he recovered his former yivacity
an mental health.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-27

A UNITED STATES pARsHAL's ADVICE TO ONE
or ure pFprTIEg

1 VI Ills BEFtfstos
A Washington special says: William II.
smyth was recently appointed postmaster
az Atlanta. The following i. true copy
OF letter now in the possession OF General
James Longstrect, marshal for the NORTH
ern district OF Georgia, and which was
written by one Smyth while United states
marshal OF Georgia 10 one OF bis deputies,
~, c. Bancroft. II Is dated November 23d :
Dear Sir,-I have looked over your ac-
count, amounting 10 S37.G7. and send you
herewith my check, $40, savings Bank and
r. Company. Congress at last session cut
off mileage in these United States cases and
only allow actual expenses. IL Is probable
that this will be corrected at the coming
session, rs il was undoubtedly on accident.
but at present all settlements will have to
be made on this basis.
send you herewith the afiidavits OF
your actual expenses, which must be taken
before | can collect your account from the
Government, and you will oblige me by
filing out duplicates on the blanks en-
closed, and swearing to them before Hill.
commissioner at Macon, and returning all
four 10 me at once. have added charge
for borse-feed, and also increased your
meal account 90 in each case, so rs to cover
your time as much as possible. and when
may be proper charge for the meals iur-
nished yonrsclf at home on setting. out
and returning from your trip.
I In this way / can make your bill up 10
$50 by including service fees and leaving
no margin at all for this office. You will
bave to obtain receipts for amounts paid
for horse hire, and you can include the
feed in same bills. which please get signed
and send to me as soon as possible. IL the
mileage is restored can pay your entire
bill, excepting fifty cents charged for can
dies, which cannot be included in accounts,
but which should he paid by the commits
sioner. who should furnish his own office
and everything necessary for having hear
ing.
In order to make these trips pay you
should have a guard. but without paying
anything out for him. Get the train-hands
to help you guard, and so report them. or
il You have a driver or any one else along
with you they can be reported as guards.
In the first case OF arrest. cannot you re-
port the name of q guard? In attendance
on court also, was there no one assisting
YOU as office-boy, &C.! II so, his name
should be reported on the attendance line
OF the report. Please attend to aflidavits
at once, and also receipts for horse hire.