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Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
A Belated Breakfast,

The Denver express, westwardfrom
St. Louis, Friday, the 10th inst, Mr..
Thomas Hughes conductor, having
been detained ON the road by the
flood, reached Mexico, Oh the 18th
inst, some II or Is hours overdue.
AS the train, consisting of several
coaches filed with hungry travellers,
neared the station all aboard were most
happily surprised by the conductor
announcing that omnibuses would
be awaiting their arrival at the depot
in Mexico to take them to the Wind
sor for breakfast for which the c. &
A. r. r. would pay. You can well
imagine that it was ''good news to
slch a jaded and hungry crew. 1t
is not saying mor than will be easily
believed when we bespeak all hands
more than thankful, truly grateful,
to all the parties who had a hand in
so timely a supply of the demands of
the inner man. 1t was not allowed
to pass without due notice. A. the
repast was nearly finished, one of the
passengers. Rev. Lyman Marshall,
moved ''thanks to the conductor and
through him to the c. & A. r. r. for
this very thoughtful and generous
consideration of their travelling guests,
and to the genial hosts of tile Wind
or: and, we would all, likewise, de-
sire to recognize in this, as all our
blessing, the good hand of that ever
thoughtful and p%rovident One who
brings us, in all our Journeys, through
flood and storm in good cheer and
safety" MI. Waugh, of New York,
seconded the motion, and it was most
heartily and unanimously adopted.
After personal greetings with friends
the well fed, happy company resumed
their seats in the train and passed on
their journey. A GUEST.
See the new cook stoves at j. G..
Huff's. 3S-tf
Rev. James F. Smith has received
a letter from Mr.. j. c. johnson at
Wentzville stating that Rev. VIM.
Vardeman of that place last week du-
ring the slippery condition of the
roads had the misfortune to fall and
break his leg at the hip joint. The
unfortunate man laid on the ice with
the water running over him for al
most two hours. The accident will
deter Mr.. Vardeman, an old friend of
Mr.. Smith, from attending that gen.
tleman's golden wedding, which event
takes place On the 9TH of March. Mr..
Vardeman is a minister of the Baptist
church, and is widely known, and the
accident that befel him is greatly to
be regretted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Mrs. Lucy johnson, of Audrain
county, is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. 7. l.. May, of this city. This
venerable and estimable lady was 79
years old on the 18th inst. We are
glad to note that Mrs. johnson has
recovered from her recent hurt and
notwithstanding her great age she is
quite cheerful and full of v~ivacity
and always glad to see and converse
with her friends .-Louisiana Press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
To Whom 1t NAV Concern,

Notice is hereby given that 1 will
not be responsible for any debts OF
contracts made by my wife, Mary
Hoselton, as she has threatened to
leave me, and hence this notice and
all parties are cautioned against buy
ing any property of any description
from her without first a~scertaining of
me the ownership of same.
40 1t AMOS HoSELTON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Groceries.

John Gregg & Son, first door Horti,
of Lleweliyn's, west side Of The public
square, keeps a full supply of staple
and fancy groceries and provisions,
which We are selling at low prices for
cash. viii pay the highest prices
for good produce. Give Us a trial.
We say we will do you right. and we
mean what we a Y
All persons indebted to me for re-
cordiEg or otherwise, will please call
and pay me, as l need al monies
owing me. JoIfN GREGG.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Mexico is to have gas works. AL
ready there is a party wanting to buy
the franchise, but the Moberly boys
have it and won't sell. Work will be
commenced at once.-Moberly Mon
ior.
If we understand the matter Alright
the franchise is owned and held by
Mexico business men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Did it eve occur to you that when
you drink wbiskey you are paying Is
cents a drink for what costs % cents
a gallon. Some. whisky is now sold
at about SLIP per gallon and 80
cents of this is government tax.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

In this issue Of the LEDGER will be
found the announcement of d. T.
Gentry, candidate for the Office of
city attorney. Dave is in every sense
of the word well qualified, and il
elected will ell the Office with satiss
faction to all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Answer to ''RepubIican."

To the Editor of the Ledger:
Please inform our inquiring repub-
lican friend that if Senator Vest
chooses to be silly or stupid there is
no law to prevent it. Tell him also,
that the zinc industries of Missouri
have no more right to rob the public
than the ''iron infants of Pennsyl-
vania or the ''lumber Infants of
Michigan. Say also, that so long as
the farmers stand it, just so long will
they be plundered. Ii they will pay
SAG, 900 900 more for lumber than it
is worth they must expect the Michi-
gan folks to take it. The zinc indus
tries, whether adult or infant, are en-
titled to all they al earn and no
more. The public pap should not
flow for them as it should not for any
private interest. j. F. LLEwELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

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 ures piles. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfae-
ton, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale By j.. +
Llewellvn. 2i-Ir
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

DIR. L. l.. Romans has returned
from medical college at Chicago, ILL.,,
and will practice medicine with French
& Walker. Romans has been a hard
and faithful student. We know he
will get his share Of practice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Having sold out my entire stock
of dry goods, ETC., l am DESTROYS of
closing up my outstanding accounts
at once. All who owe me must pay
within 30 days.
43-4t W. III. COOKS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

There is a movement on foot i'm the
legislature of Missouri looking to a
repeal of the present textbook law.
In III opinion the textbook law
should be left as it is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Hon. G. G.. Daniel and wife, Cash
Blackburn and wife, Mayo Harris
and wife, John Laird and Port En-
mons, of the Leader, were all up from
Vandalia to the Arbuckle-C Colby con-
cert Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

We announce this week Joseph
Murray as a candidate for marshal.
Joe is a clever gentleman, well fitted
for the office, and if elected give gen.
eral satisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
To the Public.

Owing to the increase in the Steam
Washing Machine business, | have
concluded to close out my stock of
stoves and ttnware and manufacture
the Steam Washer more extensively.
L will close ont at cost my stoves and
tinware in the next 80 days. Now rs
the time 10 buy a cook stove for 81.
sic, sI2 or Sill. Respectfully,
i2-ff J. G.. HrrF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Farmers and others desiring n gen.
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which S. to $50 a day can be earned,
send address at once, on postal, to
II. c. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and 1917
Fulton ST., New York. 36-6m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
DIR. s. n. RUSSELL.

A Springfield, Mo-. druggist saws
she has a customer who saws he
would rather do without a cow in his
family than be without Cohosr and
Tar in the house." For sale by J..
+. L~lewellyn. AZ 3m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

I, We announce this week 3, +. Tom-
linsen ASH candidate for reelection
to the office of city recorder. I'm
ole Frank" as he is Familiarity known
to his host of friends. has filled this
office with general satisfaction as he
will continue 20 do if reelected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Rev. Silas Smith has bought lots
in South Mexico and will at once
proceed to erect a church building.
Smith says you can't keep a good
man down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
DR.. W. c. Pipino, Harper block.
Beautiful spring weather.

Beautiful spring weather.
To-day is Washington's birthday.
Sedalia is to have free mail deliv-
cry.
A Fulton girl bushes till her nose
bleeds.
Melvin Pool and family have moved
to Kansas.
For cheap candidates cards call at
this office.
The race for city attorney will be
agood one.
L. Phillip is in New York buying
spring goods.
James Garrett is out after a severe
spell of sickness.
The Wellsville Democrat is a new
paper and a good one.
The Mexico Wooden Mills are do
ing a booming business.
W. III. McCague is going to read
law with Forrist & Fry.
VIM. Winscott. of Sturgeon, has
been visiting friends in Mexico.
Prayer meeting at 3 p. m. every
day at the NJ. f. Church, South.
There is some talk of having DEM
ocratic nominees for city officers.
DR.. Macfarlane is on his way back
to Mexico His children are here.
Curt Turner had $50 stolen from
his dwelling house the other night.
Johnny Morgan is in Jail here for
stealing an overcoat at Laddonia.
Look out for W. III. Woodward &
Sons big advertisement next week.
The boys had a big fox chase last
week and the fox did not get away.
james 2. Sanford and Anna b.
MCGEE were married on Valentines
Day.
Mrs. Charles Sherwood, of Column
bia, has been visiting relatives in this
city.
Seyenty-four men were killed by
the flooding of a coal mine in Grundy
county, Ill.
Hiram Ricketts, and Geo. Robert
son were in st. Louis on business
this week.
John F. Asburv and Miss B. P.
Bybee Of this county were married
on the 14th.
Mr.. E. A. Weimer, editor of the
Stanberry Sentinel, made us a pleas
ant call yesterday.
The LEDGER next week will con-
tain an extended article on the pro-
duction Of fiaxseed.
The LEDGER would love to find
some one to contribute to a ssBalmy
boose' department.
The creeks throughout the county
were higher last week than they have
been for fifty years.
There is a chronic beggar at the
depot, who is becoming a nuisance to
the travelling public.
Found, a four year old white COW
no marks. Call and pay for this no.
uce and get your cow.
mr.. Holt, of the drug firm of Holt
ehomans, Martinsburg, made US a
Pleasant call this week.
W. o. johnson has just returned
from the north with a fine lot of hogs
ana cattle which he will feed.
larger machine was put in last
meek and now the gas works of the
Windsor work like a charm.
I. W. Harding is getting up a
ehsthy petition in favor of submit
1"s the question of prohibition.
We had the pleasure this week of
meeting a lady who never saw or
neara Uncle Toms Cabin played.
soi Louis Phillip, the big clothing
man Of Mexico, was here This weeI
''s''ang relatives.-Fulton Telegraph.
we hear 5. W. Buckley spoken of
probable candidate for city at
0ehey Mr.. Buckley would make a
good officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Joel Guthrie and Sam Baskin have
gotten into a newspaper fight about
coal. They make very ''coaly" in
situations about each other. Guth-
RE insinuates that Baskin misrepre-
sents his coal, and Baskin i~nsinuates
that Guthrie don't pay for his coal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

DR.. Sinclair has moved to West
Ely, Marion county, to practice. This
is a good opening and the Doctor is
a clever gentleman, a fine practitioner
and the LEDGER knows he will be sue
cooofu1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
W. F. Reeds Special Notice for March
1St, 1888.

On and after March 1st, 1888, all
goods purchased in my establishment
must be accompanied by the cash or
its equivalent. This rule will be
found, in the end, better for all con-
cerned, and will be strictly adhered to.
43-tf. W. +. REED.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

The Sedalia Democrats third an
nnal review is a dandy. 1t is COM
plete, concise and is calculated to do
the city and county an immense
amount of good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

B. B. Runkle, the well-known fore
man of the LEDGER Office, fine job
printer and Mexico correspondent of
the Globe-D Democrat, has sent US an
order to mail him the Enterprise Lad
donia Enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

The noted stallion Missouri Clay
formerly the property of Capt. VIM,
Currie) the famous breeder of gem
tlemen's roadster and trottiDg horses,
will make the incoming season at the
horse and mule yard of c. T. Quis-
enberry in this city. Handbills with
particulars in due time. Wv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Farms For Rent.

About twenty good farms for rent.
Terms reasonable. Call at Jas. Dan
iel's real estate office.
45tf DANIEL & HALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Having returned to Mexico with re-
gained health, and with the purpose
of strictly attending to professional
business, 1 respectfully solicit a con-
tinuatiou of patronage.
DIR. s. n. RUSSELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

A couple of retired business men
of this city are making arrangements
to 60 into the real estate, insurance
and brokerage business. 1t will be
a strong firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

The widow Surber's house, in east
Mexico, burned down early Monday
morning. 1t was neal the creek and
so early in the morning that no alarm
was sounded up town at all,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Getting Ahead OF a CORPORATION,

When the right Of way for the cree
ton of the Mutual Union Telegraph
Company,s line through this county
was being procured, and when appli-
cation was made to Maj. r. f. Law
der for permission to run thrc ugh his
farm just east of this city, in addition
20 the regular printed form used by
the company i'll granting this privilege,
the following contract was entered
into, which, by the recent consoiida-
ton of the Mutual Union with the
Western Union, leaves the Major the
owner and sole proprietor of about
two miles of wire:
And, in case of consolidation with,
sale to or pooling with the Western
Union Telegraph Company in a man
ner to prevent competition, this con-
tract shall be null and void, and all
rights and privileges secured by the
same shall be forfeited and the poles
and wires shall become my property.
k. +. LAwDER, Land Owner"
L certify the above to be a true
copy of contract entered into between
Maj. X. +. Lawder and the Mutual
Union Telegraph Company.
III. A. HUMPHREY,
Agent NJ. L. Tel. Company.
AT the time the contract was made
Maj. Lawder predicted to the agent
that the Mutual Union would, sooner
Or later, be absorbed by its more
formidable rival, and the queer con-
tract above noted was suggested and
finally entered into more in fun than
seriously. The Major jokingly re-
marked to a LEDGER reporter a few
days since that he intended to hold
the proper parties to their contract,
and had notified them at headquarters
IN Chicago to cut loose from his wires
or stand the consequences. Ina days
journey the Majors rival as practical
joker could not be found.
500 reward will be paid to INV
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Last Call.

We have a great deal of money
Cue us on open accounts and notes.
You must come forward and settle.
We are bound to have money to run
our business. We mean it.
36tf &. ii. ErBANK s Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

George Robertson, of this city, has
been elected one of the judges in the
oratorical contest which takes place at
the State Normal School to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Tests of the human stomach now
appear to be in order. We suggest
that some n try to eat a Roodhouse
doaghnut every day for five DAYS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

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. loft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Joe Henderson, an old and popular
Mexico salesman, is now with Har-
per & Turner where he would love to
see his old patrons and friends,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Spring Suits.

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. Yon
are bound 10 I've pleased for he has the
best patterns out. Satisfaction guar
aDteed. iDtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

As will be seen in an another place
Maj. Lawder is the owner and opera
tor of a telegraph line. He had bet
ter anchor down his poles or some
fine morning he will find them gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

For children suffering with a dis
tressing cough nothing will relieve
them quicker than Cohosh and Tar.
Children are fond of it. For sale by
j. F. Llewellyn. AZ Sm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

No stock of drugs is complete which
does not include Eller'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., 1883-02-22

No. l hedge plants in large or
small quantities for spring planting,
at bottom prices, land don't you for
get it," ut my office.
42-tf l., ID. SIuppEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Grf0enss H0sierv

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., 1883-02-22

Farmers, don't pull your horses to
death, when you can buy n Hapgood
Riding Pillow that will pull lighter
than a walking pillow.
loft j. c. HuFF, Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
Ruggies and Snring Magans.

We are overstocked with buapies
and spring wagons, which We will
sell very low for cash, in order 10
close out this lot. Now is your time
to buy. G.. III. EUBANk & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Thos Riley, a section hand on the
Wabash road, was struck by an en-
CINE Tuesday evening about one mile
west of town, and had his skull terri
bly, fractured. Nearly three square
inches of the skull was taken out. 1t
ia thought he will cover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

We announce to-day Mr.. T. B.
Warford for City Recorder. If elected
he will fill the office satisfactorily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Frank Grasty, a clever and expe-
rienced young man, is now night
clerk at the Windsor. Frank is &C
commodating and will fill the bill IN
great shape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

VIM. H. Coons has gone to st.
Louis and will go into the live stock
business. Will is a live, enterprising
young man and will, we are sure, be
successful in whatever he undertakes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
CITY MARSHAL.

WYE are authorized To announce
w JOSEPH MURRAY
as i candidate for City Marshal of Mexico.
Election. Tuesday. April 3. lss3.
are authorized to announce
w WARNER X. POTTS
as a candidate for reelection to the Office OF City
Marshal. Election. Tuesday, April 3, 1888.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

500 that the Hapgood will carry a
man, cut 16 l-2 inches and run as
light as a l4-ineh walking pillow. 1
mean business. Who will take me up?
40-f j. C.. HrFF-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

The Cameron Herald, edited and
published by Constant & Jones, is a
new venture. These men are good
newspaper men and the paper starts off
in first rate style, and will be a sue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

G.. l.. Ferris is selling plows and
farm machinery at j. c. Huff's.
Leslie wants all of his old friends
and customers to call and see the
riding pillow that rum lighter than a
walking pillow. 1t is the Hapgood
Plow. Io.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

The slaughter has commenced. Joe
4 Vic Barth are offering unparalleled
bargains in overcoats. Their stock
Is immense and the grade y X y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Miss Maggie Bryan, a talented
young lady of this city, is now teach
ing vocal music at Hardin College.
She is 4 beautiful singer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

DE. Shes and d. L. Gentry went
to Louisiana this week to examine
and commission the officers of the
Louisiana military company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

"Do you use the weed?" If so,
try Gravely's Best Plug and Twist
Tobacco at Culbertson's old stand,
the ''Kentucky Grocery" 41-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

If You are indebted to Z. 4. Shoot
man & Co. you had better call and
settle your account and save trouble
and costs. 42-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Missouri steam washing machine,
pat. by G. ID. Ferris. for sale by J.
c. Huff. 3S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Jack Cough has received his new
spring goods. CALI and examine his
stock, and let him make you a neat
spring suit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22
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., 1883-02-22

If you have any go to III. Halls
drug store and get a bottle eff Painless
Corn Cure warranted to remove the
corn. 29tf-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Rheumatism. neuralgia, sprains and
bruises will he relieved by Uncle SANS
Mere and Bone Liniment. Sold i,y
all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

J. C.. Huff will close out his tim
ware and stoves at cost. 42tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

A grand hop will be given by the
Home Club at the Central Ringo
hotel tomorrow night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Good rooms on public square for
rent. Inquire of Mrs. F. A. Shoot
man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

ABOUT I'D 0 clock last night Mexico
was startled with the shouts of
fire." the Changing of the fire bell
and a brilliant burst of flames all at
the same moment, apparently. The
fire was found to he in the rear of
Mlller's livery stable and when dis
covered was bursting through the
roof. How the fire originated is a
mystery which our reporter can not
fathom after Che most diligentinquiry.
When the fire was first discovered it
was feared that at least the whole
block was doomRd. for the buildings
were nearly all frame and the stables
were filed withshay and other COM
bdstlble matter. The fire made a
brilliant start and in a few moments
the two livery stables were both in
flames. The luggies and carriages
were all saved as was all the stock.
though a great deal of trouble was
experienced in getting out the horses.
The fire company was at the cen
and did good work, combining the fire
to the buildings where it originated.
The total loss is not as heavy as n
would at first suppose and is distribu-
ted as follows:
Hurd Bros loss nearly covered by
insurance.
Miller's loss nearly covered by in
surance.
r. Ilisey, who owned the Hurd
Bros. livery stable and also had an
office on the corner, loss about So
900; $500 insurance.
W. A. Eubank, of Paris, Mo-, who
owned Miller's stable, loss So 900;
S1,250 insurance.
Jack Pollard, damage to dwelling
about $500; partially insured. A
small stable on the Bourne property
was burned, Us was also the old mar
BILE shop in which the fire engine had
lately been stored The Hurd livery
stable building was n of the oldest
landmarks of the city, having been
built35 years ago hy the ME. Church,
South, for a place of worship, and
used for that purpose until about the
year 1870. Mexico has had several
warm fires lately, and they all started
in a mysterious way. We learn this
morning that new and handsome brick
buildings will at once be erected on
this corner, which is n of the most
eligible sites in the city.
SPARKS.
The engine worked all O. X.
The sparks flew thick and fast.
Joe Botkin covered the top of his
stable with salt.
The residence of George Cogan was
badly scorched.
The LEDGER, as usual, has the first
and fullest report of the fire.
At one time it was feared the flames
would reach the public square.
Rufus Hisey is having the debris
cleared away, preparatory to building.
The Globe-D Democrat and Republican
both got an account of the fire by
wire.
The city council will meet at once
and have this block placed in the fire
limits.
If the wind had been blowing in any
other direction, the fire would have
been worse.
Chief Shea and Lieut.. White were
both out of town, but the boys did
good work all the same.
Charley Dobyns saved the last horse
in Miller's stable. Mr.. Miller re-
warded him for his bravery.
If the fire had happened at a late
hour, all the horses in both stables
would have been burned alive.
None of the stock was injured.
The horses made better time last
night than they ever did before.
Joe Botkin set up the oysters to
the fire company and everybody else
that helped to save his stable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-02-22

Some topers drink heartily at night
because water will taste so good next