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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
RUSH HILL RED HOT.
A $4,000 FIRE WITH ABOUT s5, 600
INSURANCE.
Fires al Higginsville, Laddonia and
Mexico.

A<stSS " NNsfs~SNssy ~ ~
ceived the following telegram:
RUSH HILL. Mo-, Dec. 17.-BoI
WHITE, MEXICO, Mo- - Rush Hill
burning up. Come down and writ,
it up. w. T. L.
The LEDGER at once tried to get q
train down but failed until the regu
lar passenger tain at noon, when, il
company with a reporter of oul
'.unodious" contemporary, we wen
down to see how much of that live
town went down in ashes.
About half past four o'clock yes.
terday morning the people of Rusl
Hill were aroused from their slum
bers by the thrilling cry of fire. The
fire was found to be in the rear oi
Green's drug store and quickly In
famed the entire building, there being
a billiard hall up stairs. The boys
had been playing billiards until afte,
midnight and left but little fire nr
stairs. There was no stove down
stairs in the rear of the store and il
is claimed the fire was the work oi
an incondiary. From the drug store
the fire caught Reuay & Fuetz' ware.
house, then their hardware store
from there to the hotel, all of which
with contents were entirely destroy
ed. The fire was stopped on the
west by the road and by the roof OF
the hotel being tin, which kept the
flames from spreading. On the east
the fire was kept from w. T. Lofts
store by his hard work and by the
wind being little in his favor. He
was nobly assisted by his friends
who did good work. All concerned
were badly hurt by the fire as the in.
surance they carried was very light,
LOSSES AND INSURANCE.
The drug store building, where the
fire started, belonged to Mrs. Emm.
Uzzle. 1t was worth 81 600; no in
surance.
The stock of drugs belonging te
j. F. Green was worth 81, 500; in
sured for $500.
The billiard hall up STAIRS was in
sured for s400 and the loss wa
$1,000. 1t was the property of Dav'
Green.
Reudy & Fuetz had $1,000 wortl
of hardware and machines. insured
for $1,000. They owned their stor
and the hotel, worth $4,000; insure,
for $1,000.
Charley Stewart, insurance agent
notary public and justice of tn
peace, lost $500 worth of books; NJ
Insurance.
John Pike, boarder at hotel, los
his clothing.
Fred Camm, boarder and carper
tel, lost SIS worth of tools. He wa
in Illinois and left his tools in til
hotel.
MIR. Wildey, the hotel porter, los
his watch and clothes, valued at $10(
Mr.. Frank Appel kept the hote
and bar. He lost about $3.50
worth of property and was insure
for only $500. He has a large fan
lily. They did not save even the
wearing apparel.
Ruedy & Fuetz are active youn
business men and though not ric
will again get to the front. This wi
leave them nearly out of money, br
they have good-backing.
This is one of the best blocks in tt
town and we think that new and be-
ter buildings will at once 60 up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

The only and original Ada Stan.
ley's Mastodon Minstrels. The
largest variety and spectacular or.
ganization on the road, composed o.
thirty-fve people of recognized abil
ty will appear at opera house one
night only, Friday Dec. 26.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

We learn that the road tax next
year will be only 10 cents on the
500. This is not more than one
third enough to keep the roads in
shape. Heretofore the tax has been
20 cents ON the 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

An old but gay Lothario, noticing
pretty girl alone in a railway car
riage, opened the door and smilingly
asked, '.Are these seats engaged,
missf" mo, sir, butt am, and he is
going to get in at the next station"
she answered. 'aOh-ah-ideed-
thanks-beg pardon!" and, looking
very foolish, he hurriediy entered a
smoking car
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Messrs. T. L. Moore & Co. have
purchased of Blesse Bros. the Mex
leo Soda Mandatory and good viii,
and will carry ON the business at the
old stand. Give them a call when
needing anything in their line.
32-2m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
FIRE AT MARSHALL.

As We go to press we learn there
was fire at Marshall, Mo, last
night. AS the wires are down it is
impossible to get particulars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

m In EHlkE f0kNOW!
AMM\~-I&~x
Who "frowed'' that liver.
What the world is coming to.
If you are going to swear off.
If you have been to the Bazaar.
If the kunkel matter Is settled.
If Bazaar is always bonanza.
Why Sam Edwards is like Jew.
If Jim Emmons amt hummer.
Where Canterbury lost his money.
If church divided is not bound to
fall.
What has become of the Blaine
libel suit.
How the ladies like coasting on the
sidewalk.
If the LEDGER advertisements are
not daisies.
When our lawn mower will find its
way home.
When we will hear from L. L.
Hatton again.
If you have read and needed G..
B. Morris ad.
If you are going to remember the
poor on Xmas.
If you are going to observe Xmas
in becoming way.
If people can get even with each
other by not speaking.
If the latest sensation won't be
ripe before next week.
What has become of Mexico's
brass and string bands.
Which one of the embroidery class
won the talking match.
If you know why next Thursday
is called Christmas day.
If the public school teachers dom
deserve Christmas rest.
If you have "been up against
anything in the Bazaar.
If 'sSut" Hooton really meant te
twist that mans ear off.
If the Bazaar is not a thing o
beauty and joy forever.
If this is not tough weather Oh
people who are out of wood.
If Col. Waddingham will not hav,
a good well bored in his park.
! If Ed. Rodman is editor and pro
prletor of the Laddonia Herald.
!, What Mexico would do for water il
case a big fire should break out.
If the LEDGER will not have 2 O0'
regular subscribers by January, $50
r If one of Mexico's best lookin.
5 preachers is not going to marry soon
2 If Dudgeon will ever sell his guita
until he adpertises it in the LEDGER
, If immediate steps should not b
taken at once to improve Hardin ParE
If John Abbay knew at what tim
the sun set on last Sunday evening
If there are not three or fou
dances and parties in Mexico ever
night.
What lady wanted q gentleman
take her away on trip to see til
s world.
9 If Cy Scott is not a hummer whe
it comes to bringing in load (?) {
: wood.
El II we are not going to have a
4 Uncle Toms cabin company tn
| winter.
II our Andrew won't make a jc
. dandy floor manager? Andy is boun
j to shine.
Why one of our doctors refuses
report deaths and births, as the la
|, requires.
a When the LOUISIANA base ball clu
is going to pay the s25 they -oV
, Mexico.
If the grand musical entertainme1
Dec. 30th won't be the affair OF u
season.
, If the Holiness people are not g
. ing to celebrate Christmas in goo
shape
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Ricketts, & Emmons will not be
undersold. Price their cloaks Gall
new styles) before buying. 1t will
astonish you the prices they are ma;
king. Their big stock must be sold
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

"Trust men and they will trust
you," said Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Trust men and they will burst you,
says an ordinary everyday business
man,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Don't waste your money buying
worthless Baking Powder Buy the
Golden Cream from W. ii. Norris.
Price 25e per pound. 33-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

A half-blind tramp, who tried to
sit down on barbed wire fence, re-
marked that he had no idea the sun
could make piece of wire so hot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

1 lave no old furniture to put off
bought when prices were high.
n. A. RoRERTsoN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

With Cleveland for president and
the Horse Shoe boot and shop made
shoe SO cheap at /. Franks, what
more can people want : 33-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Married and ready to go to house
Keeping, yon are inexperienced The
following advice will be 10 your adj
vantage: Save SO by buying your
furniture of Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
Middle Verse.

MEXICO, Mo-, Dec. Is. 1884-R.
NJ. WHrrE-"H. H." should recount.
There are 1853 verses in New Testa.
ment. Tho middle verse is in Acts,
18th chapter and 18th verse. R.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Col Richmond has returned to
vandalia and opened photograph
gallery. Some of the Mexico busi-
ness men should go down and have
their pictures taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Ladies, don't delay, get your
cloaks while you can get an assort-
ment and at bottom prices.
M f. BOrTs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Our holiday stock is now complete.
You are respectfully Invited to call
I and examine. SALLEE & Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

A Christmas present for your girl,
handsome embroidered Handker-
chief. Sl.50 to S3. 90, at NJ. Z. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Furnit9re-Tremend Decline.
l have made another big reduction
in prices. n. A ROBERTSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Photograph Albums in great varfe-
ty from 25 cents to $3.50.
SALLEE & Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

A large assortment of Collars,
Handkerchiefs and Neekwear at NJ.
+. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Books are among The best Christ
mas gifts yen can buy for old Or
young. but especially for tke young.
Call and see our line Of books for
children. SALLEE & Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

An elegant line Of stamped goods
for fancy work at NJ E. Bots.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
Toys TOYSi TOYSi
-oN-
5 AND 10 CENT COUNTER,
, PosToFFICE STORE.

Ceaf.

Joel Guthrie, dealer in anthracite
and bitu1ninous Goals. Best Illinois
and Missouri coal furnished in any
quantities. Office at r. II. Fowler's
store. Pitt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Cheap Sugars and Coffee at r. C.
PauPs. 35-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Come early to buy your Christmas
cards. SALLEE & Brooks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

4 hotties of heer for SO cents at
4 Dennis O'Callaghan's. 36-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Furniture is now cheaper at Rob-
ertson's than 1t has been for twenty
years
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Go to r. C. Paul's to buy fresh
groceries as cheap as anywhere. He
buys all kinds of country produce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Christmas Candies, Nuts, Raisins,
Figs, Oranges, &C., at r. c. Paul's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
Turkeys wanted.

We will pay highest market price
in cash for all the early fat turkeys
we can get. Want them aliTe or
dressed for eastern market, and be-
fore you sell see
wv. A. MoRRIs,
or j. O. RIcHARy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
Mexico Soda Mauufaetorv,

4 bottles of beer for SO cents at
* Dennis O'Callaghan's. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
That Telephone G,rl Again.

The girl had been asleep a long
time when somebody called. Look
ing at the switchboard she observed
that No. - was down, and leisurely
raising the phone to her ear,she soft
ly replied: "Hello! What do you
wanta"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

If the Rush Hill people are not the
boss fire fighters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

II cur next Congressman is really
going to have a private secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18

Ada Stanles's Mastodons one night
only. Friday. Dec. 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
ToYsl TOYS! TOYS!
Taxes Reduced,

) AND 10 CENT COUNTER,
POSTOFFICE STORE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-12-18
Unique Xmas Card.

John M. Marmaduke, cashier of
the Savings Bank, presents all of his
friends with the following unique
Xmas card:
BANK OF GOOD FORTUNE,
IN THE
STATE OF FELICITY.
January lst, 1885.
DEPOSITED BY
]. M. MARMADUKE,
TO THE CREDIT OF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01

& sa ~ daI, practice in the Court Of Appeal. and
An .our.s o. Charles, 81. Marys, Calvert
- ! ~ t,ull1eL n', ana Irnee Georges counties
~ se } attend regularly.
- -,lIe I'D address, Annapolis, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01

her aunt had not asked her 10 live at
The Chestnuts.
81 don't care for myself, mother,
though the sewing gives me a stitch in
the side; but it would be such a good
home for you so many comforts that |
can't get for you oh, l am so sorryl
And, d,mother, ] heard to-day that Melissa
Ruggles told Aunt Re that | couldn't
cook. It's a right-down falsehood =
isn't it?"
"Yes. You have prepared the dain-
tiest dishes to tempt my caprieious APP
petite for years. and are naturally the
neatest of housekeepers."
So Aunt Re, TO her delight and sur
prise, discovered, and IN her satsfac-
tion took pains to make Sylvia and her
mother feel entirely at home at The
Chestnuts.
housekeeping agreed with the
former Her cheeks grew rosy and her
spirits merry; while her mother re-
lievel from care and surrounded by
comfort, became much improved in
health And by-and-by, Sylvia, having
added the good fortune Of marrying to
suit Aunt Re, became her heiress
The wedding took place at The
Chestnuts, and it became her permanent
| home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01
Inventors of Reapers ana Mowers.

Pliny the Elder, the great Roman
naturalist and historian, born A. D. %,
describes a reaping machine used by
Lowland Gauls: consisting of wagon
with row of sharp, comb-like teeth
projecting outward from the rear of the
wagon-box. This was pushed against
the grain by an OK hitched in the shafts
with it's head towards the wheels. A
somewhat similar rude contriyance
was used with little success in England
about 100 years ago. Both these
machines are clumsy headers. The
first English patent for a reaping ma
chine was issued to Mr.. Boyce in
1899, and between that time and 1928
at least seven individuals or firms ex-
perimented in this direction, one of the
inventors being the present Prime
Minister of Great Britain, Mr. Glad
stone, who took out patent in 1906.
In America, French * Hawkins took
out a patent in 1903. Mr.. Comfort in
1911, Mr.. Ten Eyck in 1925, and Cope
& Hooper the same year. A Rev.
Patrick Bell, of Scotland, invented a
rude harvester in 1928 % 50 imperfect
that it failed to command public atten-
tion. or gain the confidence Of farmers
even of the immediate neighborhood.
Beyond any reasonable question the
first successful moving machines were
those of the Manning patent, 1881,
and the Ketchum patent of a little
later date, and the first successful har-
yesters were those patented by Obed
Hussey, of Cincinnati, and c. II. Nc
Cormick, of Chicago. OF these, the
EIussey machine was made in 1853
and the Mccormick in l834,-Chtcage
Inter Ocean.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01
How the Am 'ricin MinistrrtO England
Lives.

IHNkbs
An unpretenling house in a quiet
London square, painted that duh red
color r-an American importation, by
the way, with which we are now so
familiar in the western districts of the
metropolis. 1t is the residence of
minister who represents the vast re-
public of the west, over which the sun
takes four hours t. rise and which
stretches from the Atlantic to the Pa
cilic. There is nothing ambassadorial
in his surroundings. The arms of the
United States are nowhere conspicu-
ously emblazoned, as would be those of
some petty German state Mr.. Lowell
is not approached through an ante
chamber filed with secretaries and
gilded attaches. You are introduced
by a man-servant out of livery into
little room on the ground floor at the
back Of the house, which contains
few well-illcd booHshelyes, a writing
table strewed with papers and letters.
while a few simple engravings here
and there cover the walls. Seated in an
easy chair reading is slight, spare
man with profusion Of curling hair
and luNarimt beard which is al
most white His manner as he rises
to greet you is singuiarly quiet and un-
affected, and, though he has made the
Yankee dialect of New England inn
mortal, you cannot detect in the tones
of his voice the slightest trace of
Americanism. lie has long passed his
sixtieth birthday, having been born in
/ the same year as Queen Victoria, yet it
is impossi ib,e to regard him as old. He
reminds yoI of nothing 50 much as the
beautiful Indian summer Of his native
land differing only from midsummer
i'll the circumstance that the subdued
tints of the foliage, and the still dreamy
air tell you instinctyely that they are
heralds Of coming winter. Taking a
well-colored little meers ehaum from
rack, he proceeds to smoke, and hands
his visitor a box Of cigarettes Lean
ing back then in his chair, he turns
toward you his full, deep, gray eyes, at
once thoughtful aud penetrating, and
seems more inclined to listen than to
talk. The conversation drifts from one
subject to another, and it is only when
some chord which interests him is
struck that you can catch a momenta-
ry glimpse of the varied knowledge.
the rich cultivation, the genius, and
power, which have made for him so
great name on both sides Of the At
lantic. -LoHdon World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01

vGt % this this community com upns quoted plain figures
thoGnAA That W" better give old patrons
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01
Over and over Agaid.
Over and over again

Over and over again
No matter which way turn,
always find in the book OF life
Some lesson have to learn.
! mist take my turn at the mill;
must grind out the golden grain;
must work at my task with reiolute VIII
Over aud over again.
Over and over again
The brook in the meadow h)ws,
And over and over again
The ponderous mill wheel goes.
Once doing will not suffice,
Though doing be not in vain;
And bless ng failing us once or twice
May come If we try again.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01
BROWNS IRON BlTTERS IA

BROWNS IRON BlTTERS IS
complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing true, reliable, ncn-alcohoIic
tonic, It enriches the blood, gives
new life TO the muscles and tone
to the nerves.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01
STRENGTH

70 vigorously push business,
strength to study a profession,
strength TO regulate a household,
Strength to do a days labor with
cut physical pain. All this repre-
sents what is wanted, in the often
beard expression, "Uhl | wish /
had thc strength" If you are
,iokea down, have not energy, or
lesl as If lie was hardly worth liv-
ms, you can be relieved and re-
stored torObusthealth and strength
hy taking BROWNS IRON BIT
lLhS, which is a true tonic-a
medicine universally recommended
for all wasting diseases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01

SIN. Fremont St., Baltimore
During Tie war / was in
jrredinthc stomach by apiece
cf a shell, and have suffered
iromitcvers since. About four
ycarsagoitbroughtonparaly
SIS, which kept me in led six
months, and the best doctors
IN the city said / could not
live. Isuiicred fearfully from
indigestion, and for over tw1
years coulduot cat solid foc6
and for a large portion Of the
time was unableto retain even
liquid nourishment. ] tried
Brown Iron Bit;ers andnow
after taking two bottles ! cn
able to get up and 60 around
and am rapidly improving.
G.. pECKER.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-02-01

In the shades of evening, a wiser
and ieV us hope, a better woman,
Melissa erept down the avenue of The
CheS'nuts' followed by man bearing
her goods and chattels upon a wheel
barrow and, positively, from that date,
forDore to bride her head.
Meanwhile Sylvia pretty Sylvia
bad Deen bitterly disappointed that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-01-22

nSsalLL0H'S COUGH and Com
S5ar pIlon Cure is sold by us on q
EosaIIanteN It cures consum ption-
9 ~ n U. u. I. Drug StnrS (s)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-01-22
CHICAGO, ROCK !sLAsr g. PACIFIC R'Y


South and he WestN hwes tands ouhw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-23
Gen. Logan,s Acceptance.

General Logan's letter accepting the Re-
publican nomination for Vice President
reinforces Mr.. Blsine's and shows that the
two candidates are in snbstaucial harmony,
touching the important issues of the cam
paign. Taking up one after another the ar
ticlss of the Chicago Republican platform he
appears to assign TO them about the same
relative importance that Mr.. Blaine does,
and he states his aequiescence in them in
his own way, vigorously and clearly but
with less elaboration of argument, as was be-
coming, than the head of the ticket present
cd. What he has to say of the tariff ques-
ton is well set forth and gives assurance
that he is not one of those who believe in
giving employment to the labor of other
countries by means which will cheaper the
wages of American labor.
General Logan discusses one matter more
fully than Mr.. Blaine did, and that is the
question of hUnest elections, and be makes
the hypocrisy Of the Democratic profession
of being In favor Of free ballot and fair
count very apparent. 1t is, in truth, the
most impudsnt of al the insincere profess
sious made by that party, every one OF whose
leaders and newspaper organs must know
that it has not a shadow of hope of success
In the election except by prevention and
perverslon of the expression Of the judg-
ment of the majority of the legal voters in
several Southern States. This, as General
Logan declares, is both violation of the
primary principle upon which our govern
mrnt is supposed to rest, and violation OF
the rights and interests of the great com
merclal States of the Union, annulllng their
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-23

President Capen of Tufts college, whose
name has recently appeared in a list of the
Massachusetts, Independents, says it was
placed there entirely without his knowledge.
Add he goes on to tell why he doesn't want
his name there, as follows:
fully share the views entertained by many Of
those who call themselves Independents. enter
tain for many Of them the highest respect and have
for some the warmest personal regard; but have
never for moment sympathized with the Indepen-
dent movement. The only possible outcome of it in
the present contest lie the election of the Democratic
candidates. To that result am unwilling to lend
my influence. Whatever may have been my per-
s,na preferences as to candidates, as Republican
can but recognize the right of the friends of
Msssrs. Blaine and Logan to use all honorable eff
forts for their nomination. They have rendered
service to the party and through the party to the
country, distinguished as any Of their time.
The Independents are free traders. So
Rm /. But a Democratic House Of Representatives
has not furnished very brilliant illustration of the
disposition Of the party to make judicious nodi6-
cation Of the present. tariff, and hence, though
think the position of the Republican party that
subject as unwise it is unscientihc do not pro-
pose to lump out of the frying pan into the fire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-23

influence in national affairs by frauds COM
mitted in other States by Democrats for the
purpose of gaining power not rightfully be-
longing to them.
1t is not the fault of the Maine papers
that they did not publish General Logan's
letter yesterday morning as the Boston pa
pers did. On Monday evening the Associa-
ted Press Agent in Boston sent despatch
to editors saying that Gen. Logan's letter of
acceptance chad been mailed in season to
reach all papers Tuesday night" and that
pledge had been given that it would not be
published until Wednesday morning. At
quarter past two on Tuesday morning we
received notification from the same authori-
ty that the letter might be printed on Tues
day morning; but as it had MT been deliv-
cred to us the permission was of no advan-
tage. We do not undertake to say where
the blame should rest, but it was badly
managed business.