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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
LITTLEBY, June Sth 1884

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
AS your correspondents seem a lit
tie off lately, We thought a few
items from our Neighborhood might
be Of some interest. The farmers are
done planting and generally have a
good gland of corn and cultivating
corn is progressing finely. the oat
and grass crops are looking splendid
in fact u prospects have been better
and if we can have favorable weather
for a few days our farmers will be
happy.
AS the season advances we hear
considerable talk of the coming
election, and you might safely say
that Buckner is solid with us for
governor, We are not partial as to the
other candidates except for county
| Judge, in this Office we are very much
interested and want a man with back
bone enough to stand up for the
travelling public and not allow the
Hannibal road to be moved another
foot. If the road is changed around
at the rate it has been it will be but
a short time until the northeast people
will have to leave Mexico as a place
of business and go to Laddonia or
Rush Hill. If you Will bear with us q
little we would ask a few questions? l.
isfthe ere a man who owns land that
this road runs through who had any
idea when he bought the land that he
would be permitted to change it; End,
did he not buy the land at reduced
rate on account of the road and again
is it right for the county to build
~culverts and grade roads and have
them in good order and allow them
to be fenced up at a season when
the ground is wet and force the
travel much further around an(
over soft road where the mud is SO
. deep as to be almost impossible OF
horseback. We think that if our cour
who granted these changes had tt
travel out this road just once tina
, after prying ont their wagons the.
would go home and sin no more. Nov
boys we have touched this road bust
mess very light and we hope tina
We will not have an occasion to men
r ton it again. X. X. X,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Navy Beans for seed at R. c. Paul's..
Look out for Weimer's Bob White


Navy Beans for seed at R. c. Paul's.
Look out for Weimer's Bob White
Cigar, it will be boss.
Blesse Bros. Soda Pop is deliver
ed to any part of the city free of
charge. TAT
DR.. w. C. Pipino, physician and
surgeon, Mexico, Nj. Office over
Dobyns & Gibbs. S-tf.
Garrett & McCue strive to please.
and, by the way, they are making a
success of it. Call and see them. At
Z. Weimer makes as fine a Cigar
as anybody dares make, why not
buy at home, Special brands a
speciality. 9,2t.
If you want a Fire and Lightning
or Cyclone policy in a f~irst-class COM
pany, call on j. w. Daniel, Agent,
Opera House Block. cat.
Garrett & McCue's groceries are
all fresh and they will not be under
sold. The highest market price paid
for ali kinds of produce. SIT
Fry Blesse Bros. variety of fla
vors, such as Lemon, Sasaparilla,
sweet strawberry Belfast Ginger Ale,
and imperial Champagne Cider.
TAT
The Model Spring Bed is soft.
strong and delightful-each spring i;
made of the best Bessemer spring
steel wire, and has an individual
strength of sixty pounds. Aft
Patronize home manufactures. j
p. Dobyns, known to all the people
of Audrain. makes the best bee
spring in existence. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Charges reasonable
Price from 81 to SIS. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
June races in st. Louis this week

June races in St. Louis this week.
Prof. J. 2. Gass is in Mexico on a
visit.
DR.. Gartrell wss home from Texas
this week.
L. N. Lessen Was home on a visit
this week.
Attorney McCague is home from'a
visit east.
Letter from "Rixie'' will appear
next week.
Mrs. A. E. Beck is home from
Mscon City.
Don't fail to attend sale Of lots by
G. W. Baker to-day.
Mrs. Elder J-sH. Hardin is VISITING
Mrs. Martha Doolm.
Mexico should have 10000 peo-
pie in town July the 4th.
Mrs. S. P. Martin is home from
pleasant visit to Chicago.
Mrs. R. R. Arnold has our thank
for duly appreciated favors.
L. M.Pease carried off the LEpeRl
medal at the gun clnb shoot.
W. K. Potts is home from a pleas
ant business trip to old Mexico.
"children's Day. was appropriate
ly observed at the NJ. E. Church.
Mrs. DR.. Pipino has just returne,
from a visit to relatives in Chicago.
| Candidates from Centralia fa'
from grace when they come to Mex
1 CO.
j. Z. Minteer, candidate for Stat
treasurer made US a pleasant cal
this week.
Prof. I. E. Spencer of the Ma,
shall, Mo-, public school was in Me,
fco this week and made US a nleasan
call.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
A Brilliant Wedding.

On Tuesday evening of last week,
J. B. Botkin and Miss Jennie Pratt
both, of Mexico, were married by
Rev. J. C. Armstrong at Mr.. Botkin's
newly completed and elegant resi-
dence on Monroe street. MIR. Botkin
is one of Mexico's most valuable Cit.
zens, and having chosen well and
wisely, the HERALD extends congrat'
ulations. -Laddonia Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
seeond Annual Commencement as
the Mexico High School.

NON SchoLe sed cite Discimus."
PROGRAMME.
commencement March. 1890. Treloor
w. NJ. TRELoAR.
Prayer by Rev. W. H. LEWIS
ohorus-The Heavens are Tel
Hdyden
~Salutatory and Grafton, BENZ. PHfLIIp
Beyond the Alps lies our Italy.
Chorus-Lift up Your Hands &c.,.
oratlon. .CHAs. o. HARDING
Woman.
flano Fantasie-Titania Vely
GEORGIA GUTHRIE.
Essay and Valedictory. 80. MATTE C.
SHEA.
There is Nothing on Earth but Man,
and Nothing in Man but Mind.
Chorus-Song of the Lark. 80. Men
delssoha.
Presentation of diplomas,
JUDGE EDWARDS.
Ciasss song. -.Schmidt
Benedietion.
The above exercises as rendered
by the graduating class of the High
School last Friday evening were
well attended; as such entertain
ments always should be. We have
not room for an extended notice of
the exercises, but we cannot refrain
from complimenting the young peo-
pie on the excellence of their gradua-
ting efforts Benz. Phillip in his
salutatory and Grafton acquitted him.
self most creditably. He has all the
| qualifications for a fine orator, and
will Without doubt make his mark in
the literary world. G. o. Harding,
one Of the most brilliant young boys
of Mexico made a most effective adj
dress in his characteristic forclbls
style. His style of writing and de-
livery are both strong, forcible, and
convincing. He is a most excellent
boy, fond Of study and Improvement.
Miss Matte Shea, the valedictorian
favored the audience with a most in
teresting essay. No young lady in
Mexico has paid closer attention to
her studies than Miss Matte, and
we know Of none who have applied
themselves with better results. Hel
essay showed care in judgment and
wide information. Her effort was
we'll received and reflected much
credit on the young lady. Judge s.
NJ. Edwards delivered the diplomas
in his most beautiful style and i'm
| pressive manner. Mr.. C.. 0. Har-
ding in al appropriate address pre-.
scented Prof. Mcmillan with a beau
tiful set of Sir Walter SCOTS works,
as a slight token of the esteem felt
by the class for their teacher, who
had spared neither time, work, mol
patience, to perfect them in theil
studies. We have here three
young people well fitted to battle
with life. A great portion of th'
credit Is due their own efforts
Mexico is proud of such young PEG
pie ; she is proud of her teachers
she is proud Of her schools; every
young man and woman in Mexico
have the same opportunities. Who:
fault is it if every young person il
Mexico does not receive an educa
ton, such as this, which is wortl
thousands of dollars?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Hints to Merchants and Agents.

Are you aware of the fact that
there is nothing that can be pro-
duced by the hand or ingenuity of
that will be more appreciated
and take as well as a good Washing
Machine? Where is the man who
would allow his wife TO stand over
a waslltub of boiling sads and rub
his dirty clothes, If he could see the
operation and merits of our ma
chines Our Washer has been on
the market but one year, and already
our sales are numbered by the thous-
ands. We have ROW two factories
some local Agents who are
selling 6 to 8 machines each per day.
We have had some difficulty in sup
plying. the demand, but we have in
creased our manufacturing facilities
to such an extent that we are now
enabled to fill all orders promptly.
j. W, JOHNSTON,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
what Is the improved Washera

The Improved Washer Is a small porta-
bic machine that an be used upon any
family eook-store. tits composed whok
ly of inetal, and hence n of its promi-
uent qualities is durability. By operation
Of the machine steam is passed through
and through the soiled linen until all the
dirt is removed from it, leaving the aru-
cles thoroughly cleansed and purified.
By use of the perforated tubes We are
enabled to keep the clothes always In mo-
ton, and admits the steam TO pass through
the clothes freely, causing it to search
out and eradicate every atom of dirt that
turks n them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Take Notice.

On account of a contemplated
change in business, 1 will offer my
entire stock of Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods at a very great re-
duction from former prices. Don't
fail to give this department a look
as rare bargains will be offered.
7-3w. W. F. REED.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

At last 1 nave found, in the Eagle Steam
Washing Machine, one that win wash
clean without wearing the clothes out or
pulling off buttons. Every Laundry
should AVE one, as it will do all that 1t
claims. - Jas. Peterson, Silver Moon
Laundry, 2l9 South Twentieth Street, st.
Lculs.z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Take Notice.

On account of a contemplated
change in business, l will offer my
entire stock of Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods at a very great re-
duction from former prices. Don't
fail to give this department q look as
rare bargains will be offered.
7-3w. w. +. REED.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
LHnch House.

Don't fail to call at Lee Walden's
if you want a good cup of coffee OF
lunch Everything kept in good
| shape, and the best of lunch served
cheap. Call and see him. He will
give YOU the worth Of your money.
8 If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

The Eagle Steam Washer has been In
use for seven months In my family and too
much praise cannot be given it as a Ia
bor-saring invention. Before using the
machine wash-day was the dread of thu
family, but now the children cry to do the
washing, as a child l2 years old q oper-
ate the Eagle Washer.-Geo. j. Phelps,
27Sl Sheridan Avenue, St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
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
best in the State. Att.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
The Model Spring Bed.

The grandest spring bed on earth,
only S. for As springs, best spring
steel wire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Eggss Eggs, Eggs!

Farmers, it will pay you well to
take your eggs, bees'-wax, tallow,
feathers, and sheep pelts to Joe Lup-
ton, where you will always get the
highest cash market price for the
same. Office opposite Harper Block.
7-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
Raautiinl Work.

Call at Dobyns & Gibbs where you
will see some of Mr.. Harry Heaton's
artistic work. Those who think of
joining his class a in this way see
what excellent work he does. S-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

If your merchant does not keep the
Eagle Washer, send $40 and l will
send The machine with directions for
using, express prepaid, to any ex-
press office in the United States.
j. w. JOHNSTON, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

Rev. Silas Smith is back from
q business trip to his old master il
TENNESSEE it is not known when his
case viii be decided by the supreme
court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

I hive been using the Eagle Steam
Washing Machine in my Laundry for 8
months. 1t washes clean with NJ wear
on tho clothes, and one person can do the
work of three by hand.--Mrs. johnson,
OHIO laundry, 1928 Morgan Street, Saint
TnuiS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

Ladies have been very successful
selling the Eagle Washer. If you
wish TO try send tor sample machine
and terms TO j. w. Johnston, Mexi-
CO, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
The Next President

1t makes no difference who is next
president, we won't be undersold.
S-4t GARRETT & MCCUE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

ABoelcken, barber, 14th and Chestnut
streets, st. Louis, says; "Every barber
should have an Eagle Washer by all
means; finest thing on earth TO wash
towels, aprons, &C., and goods washed
in this machine will last -four times as long
as when washed by hand"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

Energetic agents can make money
selling the Eagle Washer. For terms
address j. w. Johnston, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

will furnish to merchants or
agents Clothes Wringers at the low
est wholesale price.
j. w. JOHNSTON, Mexico, Mo. /
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

All the ladies GO to Potts ice
cream parlors. 5-t1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
o CONSTABLE.

WE are authorized to announce
SAMUEL G. BASKIN
as q candidate for Constable Of Salt River
Township, subject to the rules and usages of
the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

WYE are authorized to announce
w j. A. ELIZA
as a candidate for Sheriff of Andrain county,
subject TO the rules and uSages of the Democrat
lie marty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

WYE are authorized to announce
j. Il. JACKSON
as 4 candidate for Sheriff Of AudrOin county
subject 10 the rules and usageS of the Democrat
lie party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

YITE are authorized TO announce
GEO. W. ADAMS
Is a candidate for Sheriff of Audrain county,
subject to the rules and usages of the Democrat
lc party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

WE are authorized to announce
THOS. W. HARRISON
IS a candidate for sheriff of Audrain county,
subject 10 the rules and usageS OF the Democrat
ic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

WYE are authorized 10 announce
w A. 7.
as a candidate for Sheriff of Audrain county.
Subject TO the rules and usases of the Demo-
cratic party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
FOR ASSESSOR
FOR COLLECTOR
FOR PROsECUTING ATTORNEY.

WE are authorized to announce
w T. Il. BUCKNER
as q candidate for reelection as Prosecuting
Attorney OF Audrain county, subject to the rules
and usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

NHTE are authorized to announce
Wv JOHN A GUTHRIE
as a candidate for County Judge from the West
ern District, subject 10 the action OF the Demo-
cratic Nominating convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

yXTE are authorized to announce
w W. II. JOHNSON
- a candidate for Constable of Salt River Town
ship, subject to the rules and usages of the DEM
oeratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

vITE are authorized to announce
w JOSEPH JAMES
rs a candidate for Constable of Wilson town
ship. subject to the rules and uSages Of the DEM
oeratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12

WYE are authorized to announce
NJ. l.. RAFTERY =
as 5 candidate for County Judge from the East
efn District. subject to the rules and usages of
the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-06-12
FOR
Fol- COUNTY JUDGE

vTTE are authorized to announce
Wv THOS. A. Bolts
as a candidat for County Judge from the East
ern district, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic nominating convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-12
Real Rsfate sales.

Messrs. Manning e. Staples & Co., real
estate agents, ll044 Main street, have re.
Gently made the following sales OF real es-
tate: House and lot corner OF Hill and 81.
James streets for S475; IS feet OF ground
Franklin between Sbafer and Harrison
streets for 81. 625; 80 feet Of ground, Main
street near Plum, for 1916: lot in Wood
vile, Hcnrico county. for 800: house and
lot IN IIaryietown for 5000; GS feet OF
ground corner Grace and Harrison streets
fer S2,720; 30 feet OF ground Park avenue
for 1850; farm containing 100 acres IN Hen
rico county FOR 81 900; farm containing 10
acres IN Henrico county for $3.50; 60 feet OF
ground on Park avenue for 5000; farm con-
tanning acres In IIenrlco county for $l25;
farm containing 80 acres in Powhatan coun-
ty for $500 lot in WOodyille, HenricO
county, for $40; dwelling on south Fourth
street for $3.50; dwelling on franklin
street between Third and Fourth for a.. SOC;
farm containing 1913 acres in Powstan eoun-
ty for 5000; farm containing 30 acres in
lIenrico county for 800; farm containing
"a acres i'm POwhaian county for $500;
farm containing 30 acres in Henrico coun-
IL for $3.50; dwelling on Second street be-
tween Clay and Leigh streets for $3.50;
2S feet OF ground, Twentieth street be-
tween Broad and Grace for 1895; 33 feet OF
ground on Franklin between Shafer and
Harrison for $500; dwelling south side
Clay between Graham and Hancock for
81 1000: 80 feet OF ground on Park avenue for
$50: dwelling on Jacquein street for SG25.
90 feet ground on Park avenue for
q, POI 80; CO feet ground on Park avenue
for si,S1560; two dwellings on Second
street between Dural and Jackson for
$3.50: dwelling on Grace stree between
Laurel and Shaier for $500; dwelling
on Cherry street for 1915; - feet ground,
Marshall street between Graham and Han
cock. for $500 farm containing 100 acres,
Prince Edward county, for sl25; so feet
ground, Beach street, for Slab; farm on
James river. containing about 200 acres.
for Sl3, $50; all the furniture contained in
the st. James Hotel, $500. Total sales,
G3.0141O. Also, the following trades:
Farm in Powhatan county, containing 200
acres. for IL dwellings in Baltimore, Nd,
OH basis 81, 900; farm in Powhatan county.
containing 1000 acres, for stock of goods
in store Tenth and Main streets. Richmond,
on basis $500; farm IN Henrico county,
containing about 40 acres, for residence in
Green county, New York, on basis $1,000.
Total trades, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-12
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Thomas A. Pollard, principal of the
East End public school, is very i'll at his
residence, No. jO7 north Sixth street.
Mr.. William l.. Shepherd has picture
true TO life and appropriate to the season
in tine current No. of HGTp6r'S Weekly
entitled "A Distinguished Guest Come
Out TO Crate in dc Canvass"
A well-known party in the city has been
trying TO bet on New York gong Demo.
cratic in the coming presidential election.
lie offers anything from one hundred TO 4
thousand dollars; but with al the recent
talk and banter he says he can get no
takers.
The Dutch brig Meeden, l0i tons, II. j.
Nantes master, cleared yesterday for
Pclotas, Brazil. with 2,430 barrels OF flour,
valued at Sl2,493.G3; shipped by the Gal
lego Mills Manufacturing Company and
Dunlop Il McCance.
The Hastings Court was in session yes
terday, engaged in the hearing OF civil cases
only,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-12
YiR0iNiAS VICTORIOUS.
The Heme cub Win the Third Game from
The faufsvtltes.

Att TWIN INV w IN INV .re''@' -
The Lcuisviiies.
The Louisyillcs closed their engagement
here yesterday, giving the nome team their
iirst but very decided victory In their
third contest. AT 4 O'Clock "Piav F" was
called. and the visitors sent TO the nsId.
geccius and whiting formed the Lou
,sviiles' and Meegan and Hanna the
viruinias' battery. Notwithstanding the
had playing Of the virginlss In the games
Of the two preceding days. about seven
hundred lovers OF the sport were present.
They hoped for triumph, bat feared defeat
The "boysv saw Rescius Tor twelve bdts,
and, with the assistance Of the visitors
five errors, piled up eleven runs. Nee
gan was effective. lie retired seven men
on strikes. The visitors hit hira nine times,
but thew were 20 scattering that the Vir-
sinias. by good work in the Held, held
them down TO four runs until the last in
ming. when they added two 10 their score,
making n then six 10 eleven IN favor
OF The yirginias. The visitors led up
10 the sixth inning. when. by fine
batting and few errors by the
visitors, they piled up seven runs.
SIX Of them after two men were ont. Du-
ring the playing Of this Inning the ap-
plause as one run after another was
piled up was rapturous; indeed. the crowd
became so enthusiastic that many stood for
several minutes waving their hats and
cheering the different players.
The fielding OF the Nirginias was per-
feet. Swami played well on first, and led
IN hating (tbree hitsl. Dickers0n did the
batting OF the evening, making home-run
and tbree-bagger.
IL the yirginias will continue to play
such ball as they played yesterday they
will afford work for any club they may
tackle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-12
L'lln NR1H Heart.

This play will be presented at the Thea
ire on Monday night f1r the benefit OF the
Confederate Soldiers Home. Ii is a dra-
matte aud emotional story OF the French
revolution, and is said to be full Of romance.
The leading character, that Of Robert Lam
dry, is played by Mr.. William Harris. The
story il one OF wrong and oppression, and IL
as follows: Robert Landry, Young scillp-
tor. loves and ia tetrothed TO Catherine
Duval. She is also loved by one OF the
aristocrscy, the Count 81. Valerie. Landry,
by the Vaccinations OF the Able Latour,
is arrested and imprisoned in the Bastille.
where he remains, and is believed by Cath
crime TO be dead, who marries ST. Valerie.
Seventeen years later. when the Bastille Is
destroyed by the enraged populace. Landry
emerges free man, but with dead heart.
His one object i'm life is revenge upon the
authors OF his wrong-the Able Latour
and the Count st. Valerie. The Count
is dead, but his son lives. Landry, after
his release by the Revolutionists, becomes
leader Of the people and is placed in au-
thority. He summons Latour to his cham
Der and kills him in a duel. The son Of
st. Valerie and Catherine is about TO die
upon the guillotine, despite the prayers
and entreaties OF his mother. when Landry
receives q package Of letters which have
been found on the person OF the dead Able.
From one Of these il is learned that the
Count st. Valerie, before his death. bitterly
repented Of having been partially instru-
mental in the arrest and Imprisonment Of
Landry, and had only pressed his suit
when he believed Landry dead. On learn
ing this, all feelings of revenge pass away,
and happy termination isarrived at. The
company has been rehearsing the play for
the past two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-12
P0ltce Court.

The following cases were disposed o,
yesterday:
Archie Halstead (colored), charged with
assault and battery. Sent TO iail for six
months in default OF surety.
Alexander Quarles (coloret). charged
with being disorderly Oh the street. Sent
to Jail for twelve months in default OF sure
~.
Thomas hgon (colored), charged with
assault and battery. Fined s..
{. A. Vaughan, charged with assault and
battery. Discharged.
Pleasant Jackson (colored), charged with
assauiling and beating Isaiah Ussell. Con-
tinucd TO Tuesday next.
Annie Jones (colored), charged with be.
ing disordery on The street. Sent to jail
for six months in default OF suretys
Dominiek McDcnough was tined 50 for
obsfrae,lng the street with his wagon.
Z. Il. kaufman, drunk. Fined $3.50.
NJ. i. Veipick, drunk. Fined 81.
X. ;. Hague, drunk. Fined 81.
Z, ii. Browning and Charles Dance.
CHARGED with fighting. Fined $3.50 each.
Z. u. Carpenter. drusk. Discharged.