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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Romance with the Usual william who
Still Pursued Her.

From the following. it would appear
that we have done a great wrong to
an innocent party and wetake pleasure
IL correcting our mistake. We pub
lished the item as we got it from
what we considered reliable authority.
The communication speaks for itself:
To the Readers OF the LEDGER:
We wish here to correct and firmly
and stoutly deny a most scsndalous
item published in this paper some
weeks back in reference to a Miss
Belle Powell, of Moberly, living with
a Mr.. Fremont, as his wife, .Theau-
thor of this is without a doubt a no.
torious liar and a base woman from
the very lowest degree in society,
represented as coming from st. LOUIS.
In correcting this error we will make
a few statements concerning the
character and relations of Miss Pow
ell. She was born and raised right
here in our midst and the upright
ness of her character is known by
hosts of friends and relatives of the
very best respected families in our
land. In order to make a clear state
ment to your readers I will present a
little bit of romance, some might
call it, but we would say a little
sketch of deviltry which was perpe.
trated by this wolf in sleeps cloth.
ing. The family of this young lady
removed to Moberly some two years
back, since when they have beer
keeping a boarding house. Here.
with his handsome bearing and oily
tongue, came this rascal and passing
himself a a single man he was a
once captivated, or pretended to bt
by Miss Belle, and by his gentle man
ners and gentlemanly behavior HI
soon won the good will of the family
In a few months an engagement tool
place resulting in the sudden appear
ance of a third party strongly pro
testing to be his wife, which he jus
as stoutly denied. The young lad.
to be sure dropped MN GLAD to hav'
escaped such a doom. But durins
this time she came to Mexico to visi
her friends and relatives, in an(
around town. But this Mrs. Fremon
supposing she had g"ne off with he
husband, came to Mexico. and,ln aft
Of jealous rage, she had this scanda
lous item inserted for the purpose o
running this young lady's character
which, however, she can not succeed
in doing, for, a 1 have said before
she has hosts of friends and relative
both here where she was raised an
in Moberly, her present home, VIII
will join us in affirming that thi
young lady's character is as stainless
as any in u land, and should tn
author of this be found she will un
d%oubtedly be brought TO justice.
ALLIE NJ. CowAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Geo. Robertson of this city made
an able and exhaustive democratic
speech at yandalia last Tuesday and
was congratulated by all who heard
hirn. Geo. is a hard worker in the
party and well posted on all the lead
ms, issues.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Married, at the Presbyterian par
sonage in this city, by Rev. DIR. Stod-
dert, last eve, Walter Murray. and
Miss Mollie Hablutzel. This was a
very happy event. The bride and
groom we're both Of age on this day
-21 and IS. May they live long
and prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

She went to the roller skating rink,
and put the sliders on a strap or
two about her shoe, and then she'd
off and gone. She slid, she slode,
she Gid, she glode, unheld by fear Oh
fetter; but at last the gentle maid
was throwed--the roller skates upse'
H.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Married, at the residence of A. A.
Poteet, in this city, last night, Miss
Ora Mcpherson and Mr.. Stoughton
of Mattoon, Ill, by Rev. ]. c. Arm
strong. The bride is a half-sister OF
MIR. A. Z. Poteet. They will reside
at Nation, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Joe & Vic Barth,
THE premium CL0THIERS,
North Side Square, MEXICO, MO.
Leaders in Styles and outftters Of all Mankind,

Mexico does hereby accept the said
deed of conveyance as well as the
grant and trust therein specified, and
pledge it's public and corporate faith
to a faithful execution and observ-
ance of the several conditions and
stipnls tons set forth in said deed.
Section End. That said premises
shall be forever known as Hardin
Park, and this ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after
its passage.
Passed and approved this 9th day
of October, 1884.
ATTEST: R. II. FOWLER,
Mayor.
B. F. ToMLINsoN, City Clerk.
After due consideration Of the
terms of the deed and ordinance, on
motion, the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was passed and adopted
unanimously.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

DIR. J. S. Potts has our thanks for
late California papers. The Doctor
is the perfect picture OF good health
and is enjoying a pleasant visit
Every one is glad to see him and he
is reioiced to meet his friends again
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

If Hugh Wakefield amt a hu1nn .
If Cas- Hagan amt a skater from
away back.
If anything short of dynamite
could wake Mexico up.
If Mexico is not getting more and
more old fogy every day.
If Miss- really falls down on
purpose at the skating rink.
Why our council don't give us d
chance to vote on water works.
If there IS not at least one small
swelI-head bobbed up politics
If a certain young lady don't love
to blast up her new diamond ring.
If on Friday the Democrats won,
lay the Republican rally in the shade.
Why every Democrat in the county
don't get a horse and join the cavalry
If we don't need a few more mer
like Ex-Gov. c. H.. Hardin in Mexico.
What town in the world the size
Of Mexico is without a single street
lamp.
How the Greenbackers nee Demo.
Gratis like marching with their coloreC
voters.
Why orators WHO lose instead o.
make votes for the party are no
more careful.
Which one of the boys 1t is who is
not stuck on a ''deep red but favor:
a eight vermilion."
If one of our society young mel
really wants a certain man to die 81
he a marry his wife.
If some people don't appreciate
enterprise and enthusiasm about al
much as hogs do pearls.
Why a certain young lady said she
felt disgraced because she went tt
the dance the other night.
If our mayor and city council hav'
forgotten the wonders in the way o
improvement they promised our city
What our contemporary thinks
about the constitutional amendment
and why it does not enlighten it
readers.
What has become of the Democrat.
who did so much talking before thu
primaries? Why don't they get 4
/ the front with their time and none
If Andy did not get a ''sweet'
letter last week, and if it did no
read thusly: 1900 kisses wit
honey all over Them" and if And
did not leave Immediately for Colum
: bia and had a good, old time.
Men who scaatch Marmaduke Q
Hutton are not Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

DR.. Brooks says he knows he viii
be elected if the people vote as they
pray. We always knew Bro Brooks
was stuck ON himself but this is th.
worst bresk we ever. knew him h
maIo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Grand Rally at Vandalia.

The best attended and most en-
thusiastic Democratic rally thus far
held in Audrain was th one held at
Vandalia last Friday. The speakers
were Geo. Robertson and W. H.
KEENAN,, of Mexico, and D. A. Ball,
of Louisiana. They all made good
speeches, which were well received
by the large assembly present. The
Democrats in the east end of the
county always get to the front and
are enthusiastic for the ticket. About
forty members of the Mexico Cleve-
land and Hendricks club, were in
attendance, and, with the Vandaha
club, gave a street parade and at
night a torchlight procession. The
rally was a success in every sense OF
the word, as is everything undertaken
by Hon. G. G.. Daniel, Cash Black
burn, G. G. White and others of that
live little city who are ever ready to
spend their time and money for the
good of the party. The fireworks
were splendid; in fact, it was the
best display we ever saw in Audrain
county. The ball was a most pleas
ant affair and was enjoyed by all
who attended. The Mexico boys
came home well pleased with their
visit to our sister city and hope to be
able Friday, when the Vandalia
Cleveland and Hendricks club at
tends the Mexico rally, to return
some of the many favors received.
The Vandalia Leader-4rgus in
giving an account of the rally says
When the vast crowd was comfort.
ably seated and all had | come qriet
, Hon. G.. G.. Daniel introduced as the
first speaker Mr.. George Robertson
, of Mexico, who, in a short but vel
lined and manly speech, held up te
the scorn and contempt of all honest
men the record of the Republican
. party for the past twenty years. Mr.
Robertson is not a fowery orator
but as an earnest, straightforwa
> talker, one who drives truths hom'
with sledge-hammer blows, he ha'
few equals.
Hon. W. H. KEENAN,, nominee TO
representative, made the closin;
speech of the day. He dwelt large
ly upon state and county affairs ant
showed that the remarkable growtl
and prosperity of Missouri and Au
: drain county were largely due to tn
wise administration of public Ger
by the Democratic party. Audrai
was a county with no public debt an
d would remain in that happy cond
10 ton so long as it was under Demo
. cratic rule. Mr.. Kenn is a goo
e. speaker and was frequently applaud
~ ed. He will be elected by the lars
t. est majority eve given a candidai
g. for that position IN the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

The Galloway county papers are
still fussing about the they
had in their county convention.
They should have better sense than
to advertise to the world the foolish
actions which should be as soon for
gotten as regretted; and, by the
way, they must look out Or their
family troubles will give their district
to the Republicans and lose us one
of our best Congressman, Col. Bland
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
T, T, Kirk. of the Wellsville Wide.

L. L. Kirk, of the Wellsville Vide
Awuke, married last week. Kirk is
a clever fellow and the LEDGER wish
es the happy couple and their paper
smooth sailing. We see that a hand
some bible was among the wedding
presents and we advise our Bro. to
read it closely and come down OF
| tho fonca
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Anti.B Bourbon Rally,

The Republicans and Greenback-
ers had a rally in Mexico which was
well attended Ford and Reynolds
spoke to good crowds in the after
noon, and Guitar, Fagg and Mon
teith at night The parade was a
very creditable affair, although the
colored troops constituted a large
part of it. Ex-Mayor Botkin's resi-
denee was illuminated and the clubs
all gave him a call at night. TIL,
fusion deserve credit for keeping VI
appearances when they are so hope
lessly in the minority,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Patronize home manufactures. j.
p. Dobyns, known TO all the people
Of Audrain, makes the best bed
spring in existence. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Price from 81 to SIS. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

r. R. Arnold is sick.
Gen. J. s. Marmaduke will speak
Republican rally at Laddonia to-
day.
Democrats, don't scratch your
ticket.
j. r. Sumner is home on a visit
from Texas.
Vote the ticket straight from Cleve-
land to Baskin.
Now wake up boys and show them
what we can do.
Some people get very ~Ioficious on
small provocation.
Mr.. II. Wilson raised a fine lot of
pumpkins this season.
When n. A. Ricketts, gets out with
the boys they go there.
Laddonia is booming. Several
new stores are being erected.
MI. J. J. Spencer, of Osceola, for
merly of Mexico, is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. ST Rainey made a
pleasant visit to Mexico last week.
Vote the ticket straight from Cleve.
land to Baskin.
vandalia is booming-about a do
zen new brick stores are being
erected.
Marmaduke will get $4,000 more
votes than Brooks and Ford com
bined.
Judge Forrist is doing some hare
work for the Republican party al
over the state.
Bob Sinclair is now in Gray's drug
store at Laddonia. Bob is a clever
boy and a good druggist. T
The New York Star Dramatic ant
Specially Company at Opera Hous'
one night only, Friday, Oct. 31st.
Every Democrat in the county WHIT
can ride a horse should be in Mexic'
mounted for the parade tomorrow
Miss Laura Tucker, of Arrow Rock
Saline county, No, is visiting Mise
Minnie E. and Matte Frost of thi
city.
}, Judge E. Robinson, J. E. Hutton
and others addressed a large Demo
cratic meeting at Wellsville last Sat
: urday night
? The parish sociable Of the Episco
pal chui CHI to have been held at tn
< Central ingo tonight has bee
n postponed.
f A picked nine from this city wen
, to Columbia Tuesday to play tn
nine of that city and were badl
worsted, the score standing 38 to 1;
Married, at the Baptist church j
this city, by Rev. j. c. Armstron!
!, Tuesday night, Mr.. S. L. Evans an
Miss Mary Guthrie, both Of this cit
1t Mexico has no band. 1t is hard
understand why we can keep no ban
a in Mexico when other towns lii
Rush Hill keep a good band all Il
N time.
4, Alb. Dingle is in st. Louis buyII
q stock of groceries. Alb. and Q
= are going to open a grocery store
a vandaiia. They are clever boys al
K. will do a good business.
Us An oyster supper will be given
!. the basement Of the Opera House
~. the benefit Of the W. c. T. L. Eve
he body invited. Mrs. P. W. Hardi
Of, has our thanks for favors.
lie Our young friends, W. T. Lott, q
to Ed Sutton belong to the Rush +
lid band which pIayed for the Rep'
lican rally yesterday and are den
me Gratis. They will be- happy when
rest of the hand, who are Rrpubliea
Of have TO blow with them to-morrs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Insure with r. S. Steele in the
Sunfire of London and the Traders
Of Chicago, two Of the best compa-
| MES In the world. SLIT,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Another invoice of tinware and
other goods for the 5, 10 and IS cent
| counters at Variety Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

T. F. Roden sells groceries cheap
and pays the highest price for ceun-
try produce. 4-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Don't fail to call and see Garrett &
McCue. II you trade with them
once you will keep it up. SIT:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Dry goods, notions, gents furnish
ing goods in endless abundance and
very cheap at /. Franks. 26-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
PAY lip.

If you.owe the LEDGER anything
you will do US n great favor by CALI
ing snd settling up. We need the
money to give you a good paper and
must have il. BOB WHITE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Go to Yerger's and get the boss
musical organ-eheap and complete.
Call and see it. 1874.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Ladies and gentlemen gong to
and from trains will find a nice oyster
parlor at M. w. Schefftei's, opposite
the depot, where the finest bivaiyes
will be served in first-class style. at
all hours. lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Woodward & Son can furnish an
abstract to any piece of land in Au-
drain county, No., on reasonable
terms. 42-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

The best selected stock of goods
ever brought to the city at Cough &
Ruger's. 19-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

You will miss it Il you don't buy
your groceries from c. F. Yerger.
26-tf,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

For ladies' cheap hats and bonnets,
call at the new millinery store Of Mrs.
Sontag, at j. Sontag's Notion Store,
Washington Street. 5l-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

7. F. Roden buys and sells for
cash, and in this way saves money
for his customers. 1T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Before you buy your watches,
clocks, silyerware, jewely, etc.. call
on G.. B. Morris. His prices can not
be beat. 22-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

befriend him like g. brother. The
charge made by Mrs. Held seems too
absurd for belief. There isn't any
foundation for it, so far as. the Bazoo
reporter can see. =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

DIR. w. C. Pipino, physician and
surgeon, Mexico. Mo. Office over
Dobyns & Gibbs. ST..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Take your country produce 10
Garrett & McCue's and buy your
groceries of them. 23-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Take your country produce to Gar
rett & McCue's and buy your grocer
les Of them. 2S-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

A thing of beauty is q Joy forever.
Such + Willard Potts ice cream
parlors. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

DR.. Stoddert delivered a very en-
PERTAINING lecture to q crowded house
ol,e evening last week on Manners
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Men who scratch Marmaduke OF
Hutton are not Democrats.

E1uUbOu are uOl D6luOCTdIS.
The New York Dramatic and Spe-
cialty company will make their first
appearance here tomorrow night,
Friday, Oct. 31st- We bespeak a
crowded house for them, as they
come with the highest recommends
ton possible. The Buffalo Courier
says:
If Mr.. Caldwell would refuse the
use Of his opera house to ''snide"
companies and only give dates to
first class ones he would reap a rich
harvest, as was substantially demon
strated to him last evening by the
crowded house which greeted the
New York Star Dramatic and Spec
ialty Co. The ladies and gentlemen
who took part inthe drama-"Fogg's
Ferry"-carried their parts admira-
bly, well, while the musician comic
sketches given by young, lovely and
fascinating ladies and gentlemanly
speciality artists were highly enter
tanning and kept the audience in a
roar of laughter. Mr.. Don. Thomas
the manager-may we'll ~congratu.
late himself in having secured such
a brilliant and eminent corps of art
lists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Rev. James F. Smith is very i'll at
his home in this city, suffering Sc
verely from a cartmncle on his back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
New Bakery.

John Mckinley has just opened a
new bakery southeast corner Of the
square. John has the very best of
ice cream. lemonade, cakes, candies,
fruits, &c. His fresh bread is the
hest in the State. 4-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Rufus Hisey is fast recovering
from the knock he got on his head
last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

You will feel very sorry il you
don't buy the Horse Shoe Boot Of
/. Frank. 26.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
A. D. JACKSON e co.
DEALERS IN

ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES,.
Provisions. Flour. feca. Sail, Gix~s and Qusetis-
warc-sil sold low tor cash or exchange fas
all kinds oi eouairy pFt-iDer. Come asa -e
us-EAsT SIDE SQUARE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

For correct standard time call ut
G. B. Morris. S2-se
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Buy your glassware and queens
ware of Garrett d McCue. 1,hey
sell cheap. 2S-5t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Staple and fancy groceries at Gar
rett & McCue's. 23-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Garrett & McCue keep constantly
on hand a fine line of cigars and 10.
bacco. 2S-3tE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
PRETTY % MRS. PIDDELL,
Formerly OF Mexico. n Masheress-
Mrs. Piddell Again TO the Front
She Learned Nothing From
Her Mexico Experience.

Eye-painter. Cow-hider, Eioper and Gen.
eral IL Raiser.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

A fine line Of ladies, misses and
children's shoes, very low at
26-tf. /. FRANKS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

The Republicans We're short of
cavalry-they only had nine mounted
men in their procession. Geo. 30
bertson, yesterday in one half-houi
got 100 men who will be In the Dem
~ocratic parade on horse back. There
will be 500 cavalry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

If there is any nan the Democrats
miss at a time like this it is James
Carroll, who vas always to the front
in any move for the good Of the
Democratic party. AS long as there
are any Democrats in Audrain-
which will be always-the memory of
James Carroll will be kept fresh and
his tall form missed from the front
of the parade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

The Prairie View missionary 30
ciety will give an oyster supper at
their church Thursday, November
9th. Proceeds for the benefit of the
church. The press and public are
cordially invited to attend. BY or.
der of committee.
Mrs. S. l.. McCoRD, Pres.
Mrs. c. r. GAMBLE, Secy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Staple and fancy groceries at Gar
rett and McCue's. 28.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Buy your dried beef of Garrett Il
McCue. 2S3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
A

Men who scratch Marmaduke OF
Hutton are not Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Rush Hill is booming.
John Sontag is dangerously aick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
CHAs. w. BAKER,
TsEAL Notary Public,
Aadrain County, Mo.

STATE OF MISSOURI, L.
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN.
On this, the 9th day of October,
1884, before me personally appeared
Mary B. Hardin to me known to be
the person described in, and who ek-
ecuted the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged that she executed the
same as her free act and deed.
Given under my hand and official
seal this the day and year last afore-
said. My commission rs q Notary
Public expires the 18th day of April.
1887. HARVEY C. SMITH,
TsEAL.1 Notary Public,
Audrain County Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Vote the ticket straight from Cleve.
land to Baskin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Vote the ticket straight from Clevs-
land to Baskin.
". L. Frost is in Memphis, Tenn,
in the employ of a large cotton com
pressing company. From a letter
received from him We learn that be
is enjoying good health and is well
pleased with bis situation.
Examine your ballots and be sure
they are legal.
Now really Fall Bulbs, Tulips,
Hyacinths, Jonquiis, Lilies, Pednlas,
new, not in the spring. At my Of
fee. L. ID. SHEPPEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
25 CENTS
PAYS FOR
THE LEDGER
70 Jan. |, 1885.
.- CASH In ADVANCE
my CASH In

dr Vote YES on the First Consti-
,,fiOnGl ImeRdHeRt aghich is the n
faroring a Court Of Appeals, auhich is
greatly needed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Democrats, don't scratch your
ticket
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Buy your cigars of Garrett & Nc
Cue 2S-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Vote the ticket straight from Cleve
land to Baskin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
A OF MISSOURI, t.
COUNTY OF AUpRAIH.
IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE.

IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE.
l, I. T. Torreyson, Recorder with
in and for the county aforesaid, do
hereby certify that the instrument OF
writing, hereto attached. with the
certificate thereon, was filed for rec
ord in my office, on the 2Sth day OF
October, 1884, at s O'Clock, twenty
minutes A. NJ, and that the same is
duly recorded in said office in book
"a, for recording deeds at page 357'
In witness whereof, l have hereuntc
set my hand and affixed the seal OF
laid office. Done at Mexico, Mo.
this 2Sth day Of October, 1884.
T. I. ToRREYsoS,
TsEAL.1 Recorder.
And thereupon an ordinance re
sponsive to said deed was presented
of which the following is a copy
to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE accepting a gran
in trust to the City of Mexico, Mis-
souri,, of certain premises Tor
Public Park.
WHEREAS, Charles Fl. Hardin an
Mary B. Hardin, his. wife, have O
this the 9th day of October, 1885,
rendered to the City Of Mexico, i
Audrain county, Missouri, their dee
dated the 18th day of October, lbs.
to certain pieces and parcels OF groun
therein described for a Public Par
in trust, and upon certain condition
and stipulations therein set fort
:. And WHEREAS, it appears to Il
tCitv Council Of the said City OF Me
to be highly proper, and to Il
interest of the inhabitants theree
J that the said City should accept sut
8 grant and trust, and pledge its publ
and corporate faith, by ordinance,
the execution and observance OF So
conditions and s~tipulations. =.
Therefore, be it enacted by t
l-fCty Council of said City OF Me1i'
Q as follows:
Section 1st. That the sid City
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Democrats, don't scratch your
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Nobody can beat John Mckinley
making ice cream. TIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Garrett & McCue are headquarters
for cheap groceries. 2s-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

JENNY BLAND BEAUcHAMP,