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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Littell's Living Age For 1885.

The Living Age will soon enter upol its
fOrty-6rst year OF successful: publication, Az
it is the only satisfactorily complete and fresh
compilation Of an indispensable current literu.
tare. a literature which grows richer and more
abundant every year in the work Of the ablest
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manyrevlews magazines and papers, it enables
him at small expense, considering the guam
tity and quality of the reading furnished, to
Keep pace with the bsst thought snd well
abreast Of the best literature of the literature
OF the day. The prospectus OF this magazine
for 1885, 10 worthy the attention Of all who
are selecting their reading-mRtter for the new
year. Reduced clubbing rates with other
periodicals are gwen. and the new subscrlb-
ers RENTING now for the year 1885 the IN.
tervening weekly numbers are sent gratis.
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
?. 9. My address is number l, street,
Lexington, Mo.

John Powell Will fx you for Christmas.
Don't forget your jug. Pierce's Favorite.
Everybody takes it. nov29m3
Make Your children happy by buying them
something for Xmas. You will tind a large
lot of Toys, Dolls, etc., at A. E2le. Franklin
Street. noy29tf
Come one, come all, and secure your win.
ter stock while the great sale is going on.
Our aim Is to close the sale by the fifteenth
or twentieth of December. These goods must
be sold for cash. Christmas is nearly here,
buy your family shoes, caps or hats, some
thing useful. Chinn = Chinn. nov2stf
Henry Wendt, formerly superintendent of
the Breslau Steam Dye House, In Germany,
has purchased the necessary apparatus and
Will dye and clean cloth, clothes, ribbon etc,
no matter of what kind or material, cotton,
wooden velvet or silk. Give him a trial, his
charges are reasonable. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Office on FraDklin Street, southeast
corner OF seventh. decl3t4
One of the brightest charms Of a fair face
is y fine set Of teeth The Indies being fully
alive to this fact, patronize Sozodont In pre-.
Ference tc any other dentifrice, since they
know By experience thet It preserves like no
other the pristine whi1ene.s and cleanliness
of the teeth, and makes q naturally sweet
breath additionally fragrant. 1t lie one of the
privileges OF the 5eauI .er to look lovely and
that portion of 1t which uses Sozodont.
has learned that the article contributes in no
small degree to The en3 Il view, All drug
gists seil it. dec20ml
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
County Text Books.

AS one Of the teachers of the county, l feel
an interest in this question; more especially
so, because 1 desire to use in our seminary
the books adopted by the convention. l wish
to say first that, in my judgment. this ques-
ton loses much of its importance from the
fact, upon every question taught in our
schools there are several excellent text books
published. 1t is hardly possible that any
serious mistake will be made. / would re-
spectfully suggest, therefore. that the same
list be adopted as has been used for the past
ten years, with The following exceptions. Let
1t be directed, that on every subject, the latest
r~srision be introduced as soon as practicable.
In the place Of Swinton's Grammar, l would
advise Buffers. In my judgment, non Of
the late text books equal this Old book, pub
lished thirty odd years sgo. Instead Of
Andrews Civil Government, let Young's
Government Class Book BIZ substituted.
On this last suggestion, l would like to say,
that l should prefer DIR. Shannens work for
several reasons. Chiefly because 1t Is not
only q Missouri book, but also treats of our
state with a fullness and accuracy, with
which no other can compare. There are,
however, two serious objections to 1t. First,
the Introductory portion is more like q phil
osophical essay than 8 manual for teachers
and pupils. secondly, It confines Itself al
most exclusively to our Missouri state gov
ernment. OF the Ss2 pages over 200 are given
to our state. ITO pages are taken up with his
philosophical Introduction, and only SO pages
are given to the U. s. government. Nearly
the whole of this last Ia taken up with the
text of the Declaration Of Rights, the articles
Of confederation, and the constitution. The
objection to Andrews is of an opposite char
acter. OF his 403 pages, only 10 are devoted
to the states. Moreover he, while in the
main conservative, announces views that are
not held by the majority of our people.
Young's book is conservative throughout
There is nothing IN it to which any moderat,
republican or democrat would object, Will,
there are some things which l would state
differently. Then it is simply adapted to thu
comprehension of the ordinary teacher anc
pupil. Finally, 1t Is comprehensive. 1t has
two grand divisions: !. Principles of Gov.
eminent. 2. Principles of Law, Under tn
first, general principles OF government occup,
IL pages; state governments, IS; the ~nationa
government, 80. Under the second, we have
l. Municipal law, discussing civil rights, con
tracts, real estate and crimins law; and 2
International law. treating Of the relations Q
nations in peace and In war. J. A. Q,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Read This.

We are not overstocked. How could we
be after offering goods like WI have for the
last sixty days. Our customers have APP
preclated and taken our bargains, and we
want to inform all that our stock is still
plump and fresh. and full of attractive goods
at figures that will please you. Call and see
us and RENE mber that we are headquarters
for Holiday goods. Remember we meet all
cuts and do still better by you than offer bar
gains and when you call for them be just out.
dec13t2 NJ. F. ROYLE u Son.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Pro Bono PublicO !
Admission. Free. : Children, Half Price.
MONDAY, DECEMBER list, 1884,

We will begin a series Of Grand Matnees, unpara leed in the history of Lex
ington, and will continue every day and evening. Sunday excepted, until
nas q anfe i sev esss Five \" pT Thoasan "S" Bohn rse worth tn Of @1 D%y e Gesd S's at l Es , Inxe
Near the close Of the season we find ourselves overloaded in many lines
of very desirable goods, and We concluded TO unload and to give our friends
There is nothing mean or small about US, and when we make up our
mi minds ,as; to dc on oaT ensom n F,i a o da 70. i We do it with tsw all o9 1%r might siht:s We don't ont
swindIe the gizzard out Of them on CIoaks, "ovGcoat, Rubber Shoes and Ten
quote prices on the BEST GOODS, we have. We make reductions which
put money into II customers pockets, and which will enable them to pay
h%s ie @aS but a we tA &SSs a%d VIII vi .foM xMe gst mose s asd Better er go esss ir y IN
Below " e give a parda, list OF the lovely music from which u audience
can select at pleasure. We always play what IS wanted. 1t you don't see
SO Sc 2sr5ss sIsss", F Essssa Sa ys' vsS%ss psg% nsm sHsa sss5 It 81 It, ..
S 5S Yards YARD: s ssEsn! S SPisF s.! STF v ys'yss' . esPp 5s' ]: ;f' q. j. : s +: % and s. 50.
$P pieces s1sga"t S Sss adss ssi tit s. i f iss%ss r iS% g g. 7s.
5 G 6. yssl ss sseF sHk s as $751; . IT, 81 s' s5' 81 and g. s ss' 81 s5 50 So sna ss.
SO 500 G ysTas , cGaotsd J Pgss' silks 81, 81 1t % Soc . g 50 "n a. g. sS IS.
10 9 , Hssis; Isi SeaS:: at IS & s. $s S. S. IS, 81 a and d up , i to e ST. : ~
POO pairs Coored Bed Blankets: at 81 50, 50 50, S. and Sc per pair.
1879 1879 Rssiw a as BID n.se s'G Gssssn sa 49, Il 81 s.: So IS and s'0'
500 Bed Comforts, at 75c, 81, 81 %, 81 so and up to s..
S$G &S sdss; SsrGs'sfi as a Il, sS; II }iia t% se, sH s%s a: II : cents
100 Ladies, Silk Handke,chiefs, att c.
100 pairs Ladies' Kid Cloves, s button lengths, at 400.
Our 81 % and 81 80 Kid Gloves reduced to ST..
Our g 50 Mousque,aie Gloves reduced to 81.
500 pairs Ladies' and Misses Jersey Gloves: at s5o to 7so.
1000 yards fine Soft Bleached Cotton, 1t &c..
200 yards heavy Canton Flannel, at 30.
zy y YARDS P Print sae Goaon F a%d WOOL at + Dsl.ius, ,oo.
200 yards Good Jeans, at Oc
A large lot Of Colored Flanncs, &c, 12c, 1c and ac.
It's hardly necessary to say that these Fannes are not a yard wide, .
You can have any or all of these Goods at tho Prices gwen. We want
TIT money to- hem. Respectfully,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Bucklsn's Arnicn SaIve.

The best salYs in the world for cuts, bruis.
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter. chspped hands, chilblains. corns, and
all skin ruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
Price q eents per boz. For sale by D. w
=, Tsvis. ,sr5v1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Sweet CUM and Mullen.

Very few realize that in the oxidation they
see clinging to the sweet gum tree there Is a
powerful stimulating expectorant principle,
and in the old field mullen q mucilaginous
one that is very healing to the lungs. These
two principles present In Tsylor's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen a pleas
ant and effective cure for Group, whooping-
cough, colds and consumption. Sold by
Chas. W. LOOMS at &c and 81 q bottle. Send
two.cent postage stamp for riddle book.
WALTER A. TAYLOR,
dec20m1 Atlanta, Ga.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Toysl TOYS Toys!iI

at \. Lgle, Franklin Street; al>o a complete
assortment of Dolls in connection with my
stock OF Jewe ~. l offer these goods very
low, be sure aud call and bee fur your
self. nOv29f
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Attentio n.

All who want to have lots of fun should
attend the masquerade ball. at Turners' Hall,
New Year Eve. Admission 81. Lady masks
free, each additional lady Is cents. Children
not allowed unless accompanied by parents.
Makers must procure tickets at C. G. Lud-
wigs or Wilker s Miller's, on sale Decem-
her ed. dec2Ot2
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Religious.
Us1ai services at the Christian church to.

Us1ai services at the Christian church to-
morrow morning.
Rev. Samuel T. Ruffner will preach at
Odrssa tomorrow.
Usual SERVICES u the Methodist church to.
morrow mnrning and night.
The children # the Episcopal church have
their Christmas festival to-day.
Rev. A. Plstor will preach IN this city to-
morrow and also on New Years day.
Rev. Geo. X ,enig will preach at Napoleon
on New Years dsy at 1880 o'clock a. IN.
The children of the Presbyterian church
had their festival on Christmas eve.
Bishop G. F. Robertson conducted services
at the Episcopal church, last Sunday morn
ing and afternoon; confirmation at the after
noon service.
Daily services at the Catholic church, 81
o'clock, a. M; Sunday services s and 1oA
O'Clock, q. M, and "a o'clock, p. m., Rev. j.
J. Lilly officiating.
Elder J. H. Hughes, of Bolton, preached at
the Christian church, Thursday and Friday
nights Of this week, and will preach tonight
and Sunday morning and night.
Rev. Geo. Koenig will preach at Napoleon
at Z o'clock this evening. and at 1Oa o'clock
tomorrow morning. He will preach at the
church in this city to- morrow night at !
o'clock.
-. Christ church, Sunday after Christmas.
Sunday school, 9:15, 3. m. Morn
log Prayer with Sermon at IL, =. m.
Evening Prayer. at $3.50, p. N. Rev. John
Davis. Rector.
Usual services In the Presbyterian church
tomorrow morning and evening. A contri-
button for the poor, in behalf of the Lexing-
ton Charity Association will be made both in
the morning and at night.
Rev. T. W. Tate will preach In the Baptis,
church, Wellington, at IL O'Clock, a. M, OF
the Second Sundays Of each month, and ON
the Saturday preceding. On tho evenings Of
these days, at $3.50, he will preach at the
Tourney schoolhouse.
Christmas exercises were held at the
Christian church Thursday morning. Aftei
singing, and calling the roll OF honor, the
superintendent presented Aubrey Kelly will
. handsome buck, . present from his teach
err, Miss Annie Mountjoy. Speeches were
made by Master Horace Blackwell. Colemsf
Bnford, frankie Mountjoy and Miss Maudie
Burden, after which there was more singing
and the distribution OF the good things pre-
pared for the occasion.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
MANS works from sun to sun.
Woman's work is never DONE"
A Letter to Santa Claus.

A little girl Of this city wrote the following
letter to Santa Claus. We hope he ans wered
every one of her requests:-
LEXINGTON, Mo-, Dec. goth, 1884.
MY FRIEND SANTA CLAUs:-I thought I
would write to you and let you know what I
want Chris: mas, SO now I will tell you, l
want a pair Of rubber shoes, and a pair OF
gloves, and a sled, and a book, and a pair of
carriers, and some candy, and some almonds,
and some oranges, aud some lemons. And
Ma wants u handsome cashmere dress. and q
three dollars pairo of CATERS. and a handsome
new market cloak, and q fifteen or twenty
dollars for pocket money, and a bolt Of good
canton flannel. And Pa wants a thousand
dollars pocket money. And my sister -
wants nice cashmere dress trimed with
velvet, and two or three nice stories books.
and a nice PAIR of over-shoe., and a nice pair
Of kid CATERS, and some candy, and a orange,
and a lemon and any thing else you choose to
bring her. That's all. From your friend,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
Presentation to Mrs. Neals.

The teachers and pupils of the W. n.
Academy presented Mrs. Lewis Neale with
q handsome clock, o few days ago.. Mr. Will
E. Rainey, of Marshall, WAS chosen to make
the presentation speech. which he did In the
following language.
MRS. NEALE-In behalf of the teachers and
boarding pupils of this school, 1 have the
pleasure OF presenting vol with this clock.
We feel that it does not In the least Measure
repay you for the many kline offices yOS have
performed for US. For such debts cannot be
paid in clocks. The only fitting return for
kindness Is kindness. This return we are
not IN a good position to make, and I AL
afraid if we were, but q mes2re one could be
obtained from t~houghtless boys; but to make
you sensible OF our kind feelings toward you.
and OF our appreciation of your favors, I will
say, that if you ever find q boy Of this school
acting rs q matron anywhere, l give you
leave TO walk into his china closet and smash
up anything you please. We would take il
as q favor if you would do so. 1t would give
us AN opportunity to do rs we have been done
by, for NO matter in what way we have
tried your patience you always meet as with
u smile and Il kind word. There Is much
truth in the old saying.
"Man's works from sun to sum-,
Woman's work is never DONE"
We took this into consideration in the selec.
tion of this present. Had we been selecting .
present for u gentleman We would have
chosen something that would contribute L
bis comfort during hours Of rest, for no mat
ter what he may proiest to the contrary, tha
Is the Kind of present he would most desire
But rs women have no hours of rest, they
would, almost without exception, appreciat,
most presents which make their toll lighter
We hope that since we CANNOT prevent one o
your generous nature from labOring for GU
comfort we Gun make you hours of worl
more satisfactory to you by having them ex
your kindnesses will multiply upon US, Y tina
we will never be able to repay them us the
deserve to be; but please remember that il
the hearts of these boys, who give you g.
much trouble, you have Il place next to thei
mothers. and that every one Is our frien,
aud weil.wisher.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
CAUTION.
DRIED

r WILL buy all me Dried Apples In Lafayette
County, sitfer for cash or in exchange Tor
Dry Goods, Groceries. Glassware. Queen ware.
Hats, Caps. Boots, Shoes, Notions. &c: by
arrangement, Just made we Can pay the nighest
market price Tor them
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
This Idea of Going West

Vhl6 Idea OF GOING e
to Colorado or New Mexico, for the pure air
to relieve Consumption, Is all 3 mistake. Any
reasonable man would use DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup for Consumption in
all its first stages. 1t never fails to give re-
lief in all cases Of Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis,
Pains in the Chest and all affections that are
considered primary to Consumption. Price
SOC and 81. Sold by Charles W. LOOMS.
Lexington. novSyleow
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
urunsxCE FOR SALE.

I AR,;E. ron~"ni. NJ, in good "rlrr o.
Price p COZ Terms L, .uit ln- Edn:l
qutre ~ this ofire. nIiiI
rov2el' .AIAA
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
The County Grange.
Important Lecture by Col. H. G.
Chiles.

EDITOR INrELLIaENcRR:-"Pieaa allow
the public that at the next meeting Of the La
fayette County Grange, to be held IN the town
of Rigginsyille, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1884.
Col. H. C. Chiles will deliver q public address
to the citizens Of lafayette county. on What
Is the Cause Of the Want of Remuneration of
the Agricultural Labor of the United States.
Now citizens, patrons and all who are inter-
ested in agricultural prosperity, come out
and hear Col. ChileA and let us counsel to-
gether and try and elevate and better Dur
condition. J. CoRDEE. N. C. G..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
FOR SALE

1 GDrD RIM Oh : ncr.- 'ar'r
and = hu!I mii"- -outh nj L"x'nR- Y
ton. Tertus IL : nahi ap"'y to y
a2Rti JOHN :. BLACK WELL q
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27

a a !: s: $;'; $;i: IS: : Il; :; 81: & $ 8; VIII ei' fah
s6ff D.. ". 3. TEVIS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
STRAY NOTICE.

STRAY NOTICE.
TAKEN up by Kate E. iyree and E?jfSS
/ posted bet. re IL Matthew'S. q E1SYS
Justice OF tn. peace In Washington 1Ar&
township, OF Lafayette county, Mo-. on "a. 5h
day OF december 1884. N RED HElFER.
three years old. extra size: marked with an over
slopa In each ear; has short straight horns.
Appraised ut see.
dec20 So L. MAVIhh "S. ). r.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27
WANTED.

E1GHTTo TWELVE ACRES Of good &
T. level lard, with or without dwell I
Ipv, Joining the town of Lexington. to ~
lpas. for q term OF i've years, " buy. 49,
Also one Spring Wagon and Horse. State terms
to Ed. Meye r OF Kriehn & Meyer, OF address
CHAS TEUBNER.
dec,sts Columbia, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27

Martlsnd's photos Of babies and children
can't be beat. novsSt,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-12-27

100 long 10 10 IT, 1ne III" (oec. fl, Sesslou
Acts of 1889, already provides that county
courts may let the working of tn roads out
by contract. 1t would be impossible in this
state to secure the passage of a law compell-
ing all counties to work their roads by con-
tract. The right place to move on in this
there are a good many things to consider be-
fore acton is finally taken.
Habitual constipation Is not only one of the
most unpleasant, but at the same time one OF
the most injurious conditions of the human
system, and Is but q forerunner Of disease, IN
less removed. This is usually accomplished
by the use of purgatives, which for the time
afford relief, but after their immediate effects
have passed they leave the system In q worse
state than before. To effect q cure 1t Is neces-
sary that the remedy used should be one that
not only by its caihartic effect relieves the
bowels, but at the same time acts as a tonic,
so as 10 restore the organs to q sound healthy
condition. This PRIcKLY ASH BrTTERs
will do. II removes the cause and restores
health, iecSCim
There are a variety OF things that the Intel.
ligencer wonld like to know; things critical
We might say. For instance, how people gel
the pronunciation, ''stumick' out of the wore
.'>tomach;' why so many persons spell
"%bouquet' %''boquet,' and ''benefited" ''bene'
fitted;' upon what hypothesis outside o
legal parlance a person becomes a party
except as a party or privy to some act OF
thing; why ''nice" is made to signify SO many
things that it does net mean; why 30 NAM
people say "Ameriky," "Mixzouri ~ and spell
Judgment Judgement These are 8 few
of the things we should like to know. TIL,
list might be extended indefinitely, blu
these are fiagrant cases, every day repeated
in newspapers and by persons who should
| know better.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable,
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery. diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fo1
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price % cents per bottle.
F. feb IS m-w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS !
Rock Island County

STATE OF ILLINOIS 80
Rock Island County
In the Circuit Court. To the May Term 1884, =
In Chancery.
Albert Cool, vs. Jane Quick, Ann Mccain, Theo
dore Cool George Cool Mary E. Cool and John
Beardsworth
Affidavit of uon-residence of the said Ann Nc
Cam and Theodore Cool, implicated with the
above defendants. having been filed in the CLERK
Office of the Circuit Court of said County, notice
is therefore hereby given to the non resident dc
PENDANTS flat the complainant filed his bill Of com
plant in said Court, on the Chancery side thereof
on the 18th day of March, 1884, and that there
upon Summons issued out of said Court, where
in said suit is now pending, returnable ON the
first Monday in the month of May next, as is by
law required. Now, unless you, the said non-res
ident defendants above named, Ann Mccain anc
Theodore Cool shall personally he and appear be
fore said Circuit Court, on the first duy OF tbs
next term thereof. to be holden at Rock Island il
and for said county on the first Monday in Ma!
next, and plead, answer or demur tothe said com
plainant's bill Of complaint, the same and th'
matters and things therein charged and state'
will be taken as confessed and decree entere'
against you according to the prayer of said bill.
Rock island, Illinois, March 18th, 1884
L. F. HARRISON, Clerk,
NJ NJ CoRBETT, Compt's Sol. mar l5d4w-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-09
Vnid of 0Manea

The breath becomes void of offence,
when contaminated with decaying OF
impure teeth, if SOZODONT the national
beautifier of badly furnished mouths is
used systematically. 1t institutesa speedy
reform of those conditions favorable tt
dental decay, such as the corrosive actor
of acid impurities fermenting upon The
coronal surface, the destruction Of the
enamel by tartar and the injurious infiu-
ence of tobacco Polish daily and aftel
meals, if possible.