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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Who helps pay that house rent.
Who said s.. p. Martin was Sick.
When H. Wiseman will getmarried.
If a man at 40 is not rather old to go to
see the girls.
When J.. Cowman will quit keeping
bachelors hall.
How much change Will gotAout Of the
contribution box. -...
If a young lady at 80 is not getting on
the old maid list. 4x
If Gatewood will get a single vote for
| Congress in Audrain. Z
What about that - but W. prom
ised not to mention it. .l
When Geo. Scott (the elephant) will
quit smoking S. cigars. -
How Bob White to find out
about all the local news. Tfa5 a"''
If Audrain has not more fine stations
than any county in the State.
How VIM. Scanland Of Laddonia, came
to get shot for a snipe last week.
If winter won't get showed under If 1t
don't get out of the lap of spring.
Why our young druggist friend sampled
the arsenic the other day. Is he in love 2
If the report circulated that Arthur
Paul was married is not a little premature
If our farmers are preparing to raise
plenty of pies this season for the picnick-
ers.
How big a crop of oats Jackman OF the
Laddonia Enterprise will put this
spring. g - = a3sfI E'-@C7.
The name of the young lady who buys
so many cigarettes for her brother CD to
smoke.
If G. Blum & Co. hare notsfxed their
store up in elegant style for their grand
opening.
If the Laddonia Herald knows oul
friend Grubb is grand master Of the 90.
called peace society. as anu
If there are not some Democrats whe
think if Tilden was to die the party could
find no man for president. /
If the publishing of Sunday schoo
books with advertisements inserted is no
2 the latest scheme to serve the Lord.
If q certain young lady don't act a:
though she thought by eating angel cak'
+ she would become an angel? Maybe sh'
would if she ate enough. s
The four young men in Mexico WHIT
neither smoke, chew or drink, and i
heaven is not their .home. They ar
| strangers here-as it were.
If the press all over the State, like tn
Mexico papers, pay no attention t.
Brooks prohibition, speeches, 4 he won
stop and go to preaching again:
If it is true that a Mexico young lad
r is so modest that she will not allow tn
Christian Observer to remain in her roor
, when she disrobes for slumber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
SObrina Stirred UD.

Last Friday night the "Dew Drop
In" rancho of Sobrina Manly, just
in the rear Of the southeast corner of
the square, was treated to a shower
of rocks and abentsas badly damaged
as some of the females who fire.
auent this resort. We do not believe
in such doings, but at, the same time
this and one or tAo other dives should
and will be removed at least from the
business portion 81 MEXICO, where
ladies and 1entlemen are compelled to
pass on business. IA hint to the
WISE" &C., &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

r The Holiness people of this city
held a meeting a few days since. They
talked and harrangued. a long time
about the ''Arch Angel MITCHELL" 1t
was some time before we could guess
to whom they referred. They are
about as near right on their principles
as they are on their pronunciation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Immense bargains in bankrupt,
black silks, 25 per cent. cheaper than
ever offered before In Mexico. I'm
ported genuine oil boiled six In col
ore, at IS cents per yard1 they are
less than cost. Summer silk in
checks and %colors, at j. E. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
R~OBERTsON,S AeR0sTIC.

N. A. Robertson, the furniture man,
At the old Hinze stand,
Rushes business. with such intent,
Old housesscome down 50 per cent. {
Bureaus, bedsteads and all SO low,
Every one cries Ito Robertson's let's co.
Reason for low prices he's ready to tell,
tbs simply because be wants to sell.
Soon he intends q hearse to buy,
Oh how reasonable, will be the cry,
None then need say sthc price is too high.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Sobrina Manly is talking of suing
the Madagascar for stating that she
kept a house Of i'll repnte. We did
not think the Iatei1iyencer ever stoop-
ed to notice local matters of any
kind, especially of this shade. We
think the Intesaigeneer in This cas- is
correct, and let Sobrina off only too
easy-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Ruekner for Governor.

! Hon. A. II. Buckner, of Audrain, yes
terday stated that he would allow his
friends to use his name fer candidate for
Governor, aud If Congress adjourned in
time he would make an active canvass.
Buckner has a strong strength an over
the State. The 9TH district is solid for
him. The LEDGER win notice this mat
ter at length soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
State SUNDAY School Con

, State Sunday School Convention.
The e. Nineteenth ANNUAL, meeting of
the Missouri. State Sunday School
Association will be held in the Pill
grim Congregational Church, Saint
Louis, commencing Tuesday, May
9Th, at 1880 p. M, and continuing
Wednesday and Thursday, May 7th
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Our worthy contemporary has a
well written editorial on the fact that
bad men get thar for Office and
"Good men get left" We have Of
ten noticed such a state OF affairs
and at the same time our Bro. should
remember that there are so many
|agood men, that they can not all 60
to Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Three Curve Pitcher.

- LOUISIANA, Mo-, Aprili4, 1884.
r. M White, Manager Merico*BsB. Asso-
citation
DEAR SIR:-I see you advertise for a
frst-class pitcher. l am satisfied l can
suit you. 4 pitch three curves and will
play this season for $75 per month. I
viii come on trial, expenses paid.
Respectfully, NED RULE.
DEAR NED:-We do not media pitcher
but II you can pitch three curses l will
give you 800 per month to bounce book
agents. R. NJ. WHITE,
Manager Mexico B. B. Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

We call, especial attention 10 lot sale
May Isl, 1854, by WA. c. Wilson, s,tor-
ney In fact of ST. Louis, and CIV Baker,
agent Of Mexico, at auction GU the prem
fses. Sixty building lots and a desirable
six residence in Rice's subdivision
of lots, / and ?, Of Bank addition to the
city of Mexico, Terms: one-ffth cash,
balance l, g, 8 and 4 years at 8 per cent
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Sam Morris
Pays the following prices this week

r=r e. ouHA VuOi1lS
Pays the following prices this week in
spot cash:
EGGS.
Hen eggs, 9 cents per doz.
POULTRY.
Live hen turkeys IL cents a Id.
Live gebler turkeys, 9 cents per lib. ~
Live choice chickens, 50 % 10. 50 so a doZ. 80
HIDES.
No. Igreen beef hides. cured. : to . 1-2 cents.
No. l dry flint hides, Is to 10 cents a pound.
Full wool pelts, 10 cents 10 81 25.
-t.4
Prime live geese feathers, Is to SOC per lb. "
Prime live duck feathers, % to SOC. a.
Old and mixed feathers, p to SIC per ID.
ALLOW AND BEiGSwAX. =
Prime tallow, 6 to 6 1-2.
Prime beeSwaX, % to SOC. .
Poultry very scarce and eagerly sought for.
Hides, wool, furS, feathers steady. In fact
everything continues strong. with a good pros
peet for still better prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Master Lee Mitchell White wishes
to return thanks to young friends for
Easter presents in the way Of hand
somely decorated eggs He at once
proceeded to see what was on the
He wanted to ''see the wheels
go wound" We have no idea from
whence he gets his curiosity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Whe is IS Anybody %

The LEDGER reported some time
since that it was thought Colisen
Singer of this county, had drowned
himself at Louisiana, Nc. Nothing
can be heard from him, and there is
not much doubt but that he is dead.
Mexico LEDGER.
If Mr.. Singer drowned himself
here, he has never informed anybody
about it.-Louisiana Republican.
How do you know? Has Mr..
Anybody so stated to you?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

r. R.. Arnold was+in Kansas City
last week, and bought a couple Of
fine Hereford bulls, one for him
self, and one for r. w. Tureman.
He paid $500 .a~Aece for the ami
mels 49,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

anst James &c Cut Que d1t
anu killed us. They shipped them
to ST. Louis, and sold the lot for
$ef.s5. Billie himself, shot las.
He was using the reiebrated Warren
powder, sold by w. A. Morris. and
the best on earth. y. n. Basket and
Sam Locke. were down at Laddonia
Tuesday, and baggel a line lot
which they shipped 10 St. Louis.
We call especial atteatioa TO the
advertisement of Mrs. II. l.. Rod.
man. the leading milIiner OF Next
co, Which appears elsewhere in this
paper. She has just returned
from 81. Louis with a magnificent
line of sprisg and summer miilin.
cry, notions, etc., which sue will Of
fer 10 the ladies' and Rablic i'm gen.
sral at amazingly small profits.
Those desiring ANYTHING in her line
should call at once and look through
her msmudoth sprfng stock. which
isi aaaioubtsdiy tile large... finest,
and inesi esmplete ever brought To
Me ~. Al taH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Our friend, A. n. Harrison, is
eleng'' on boys. The last one arriv-
cd Friday and is q democrat shouting
for Baird for councilman IN bis ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The new Laddonia bank building
will be done in a couple of months.
The bank is now in Moore & Ken
mans store, and is doing a gsed bus
mess, go
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

PERSONALS. H. TEDFoRD, Magnetic
I Healer, is in the city expecting to stay
awhile. He can be found at N. NJ. Rob-
erts' boarding house. Come N and all
who are afflicted and be healed without
medicine. 62-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Hiram Greer, the leading lumber
merehsht-MAte east end ofthe coun.
ty, is the only man in Vandalia who
handles the Lagrange clear shingle.
the boat made, swithout any excep-
ton. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

We notice that all of our neighbor-
ing towns have ''stallion days and
all the iue horses arc on exhibition,
Why does not Audrain have q show
of this kind?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Walker Ragsdale and Tom Bell Of
this city, left this week to join the
band. playing this season for Miles
Ortonss circus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The Tarif Reform bin eaae up
Tuesday and received victorious
support. OF the 40 afirmstive
votes I35 were Democrats and 3 Re-
publicsus. OF the i3s negstivs votes
90 we're Republicans aud 80 Rsndsll
Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

l.. d. Shippa made several hun
dred button-hd bouquets for G.
Blum & Co., VIII they are present.
ing to their crrstders at their open
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

H. S. Greer of Vandalia, has q fine
lumber business. See his locals in
the LEDGER, l-f.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Anotr Mammoth Edition.

About tAloth Of May the LEDGER
will issue anther mammoth edition.
A copy of w. Issue Of the Great
Religious Wsliy viii be placed in
the hands 4 every taxpayer OF
Monroe COMMIT. .Ra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Mrs. James Rainey has our thanks
for some elegant wedding cake.
At least, 10000 people read the
LEDGEB every month. a .JRai
Bring us in that loadhof wood
Peck's Son April Gath.
Choice Northern Early Rose seed pota-
toes at l.. NJ. Pease's, only Csc. l-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

"Black Squirrel" Ian Morris
fine stallion, is an animal of beauty
and a joy forever. He is at William
Wallace's stable. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DR.. Vance of Rush Hill had charge
|of Patterson's drug store during DR..
Patterson's illness. r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The residence of Henry Shoots.
near Benton, was burned this week
house, insured for $500, furniture
for $3.50 with Woodward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Farmers who want fine and service
able colts should not fail to see
"Blaek Squirrel" the celebrated
stallion, at Wm. Wailsoe's stable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Gutta Percha Paint In unaffected
by changes of temperature, will not
crack, peel, fake DR. blister. is per-
,feetly impervious to the action of
water, is adapted to all. classes of
work, and is in every way a better
paint for either inside or outside
work than any other paint In use.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The cable telegraph wires all be-
ing coated with . preparation. Of
Gutta Percha is sufficient evidence
of its tenacious ana : waterproof
fo0rore --# = E=EFE-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The Sedalia Pres Club has our
thanks for tickets to tnecture of DIR.
Sonneschein, in that ciga1is week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

ny Editorial notices for candidates, %
.-nts psy line. Communications, 10 cents
per line. The LEDGER has no Jarorites
before the nominations are made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Drs. Julia M. Koontz,
Office First Door East of NJ. E. Church,

LIBERTY ST., : MEXICO, Mo.
Treats Chronic diseases of women only.
Special attention given to p~rolapses, uteri,
leucorrhoea, and many other diseases pc
euliar to females. I. ! 49-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The cable telegraph wires all be-
ing coated with a preparation Of
Gutta Pcrcha is sufficient evidence
eff its tenacious and waterproof
powers. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

& Don't buy any lmber until you
have gotten figures Inn II. Greer OF
VandaIfa. 1T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
Grand Opening.

q. Blum & &c. are having 3 grand
opening. The store yesterday and
to-day has been crowded with peo-
pie. looking al and buying goods.
The store is beautifully decorated
with flowers, and it will pay you to
cali. Look ont fer their big adver-
tisement nsxt week. .-avnH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Miss Grace Brown ~ returned
home after a pleasant viskh Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Peck's bad boy drew crowded
houses at the Peoples Theater in
ST. Louis last week, and the people
were well pleased. The same COM
pany will appear at Opera House in
this city, Thursday evening, April
oath. LA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The report that James Suggett was
dead is q mistake. He has about recov-
cred from q light attack Of the small pox.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

To- the many friends who % earnestly
sofcited me to announce mvseif . candi-
date for Representative at the ensuing
election, I return my sincere thanks.
Were I to consult my i~ncfinatiens in the
matter I would make the race. but sick
ness in my family and my business inter-
ests are such that / feelis would. be max
ing too,great . sacrifice szoBib
Very Respectfully,
B. r. CArTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Cashmere Shawls, in all ~colors, at
j. +. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Choice Northern Early Rose seed pota-
toes at L. NJ. Pease's, only Csc. l-at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

&c. Head will take your raare cheap.
1-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

The greatest known depth of the
Atlantic Ocean is five miles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSONAL-H: If you don't stop your
l. meetings with B. I shall make trouble
for you. G..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

E. E. Farris of Fulton, has been
at home sick for q few days. Ga;r: :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
FOR SHERIFF.

WE are authorized TO announce
A. p. VANCE ~
candidate for Sheriff of Audrain county.
snbi-ct 10 the rules and usase> of the Demlo-
cratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Choice Northern Early Rose seed pota-
toes at L. NJ. Pease's, only CSC. i1et
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
B. R. c~ArrHoRx

lAafsilAit, MO-, nSa Dig ure MOL
day. Ten boildings .iaroand the
square were burned, only partially
insured. The fise was the''work Of
an incendiary. 3 a
VIM. NJ. Sims has about 16 head
Of young cattle affected with, the foot
disease. Some of them are 20 help
less that they can't wsik, as their
hoofs have come off. @
Col. Mason, Of the Paris Mercury,
was over this week whooping up the
interests of tie Mercury. Col. Ma
son is a rustler. We will be over
in his county whooping up Che LEpe-
ER before many days.
The Breeze is a new weekly paper
just started in st. Louis 70 eight pro-
hibition. 1t is q bright, spicy pa
per, liberal in its views and viii handle
all subjects without gloves. a
CT Rainey and Miss Sallle Werden
of Moberly, were married Yesterday
aud viii make Mexico q pleasant visit.
They will reside, in Moberls. The
LEDGER wishes them many joys.
Col. j. II. G. Meder, agent for
Anthony & Kuhn Brewing CD, War
renton, No., was IN, Mexico last Sat-
urdsy. Col. Mcder is.a god sales
man and a gentleman Of the fest-class.
Beb Hisey. Tony Rnekner and Joe
Lakenan are all going to- build neat
dwellings in South Mexico, near fae
residence Of Dr. RothwetsI They
will be quite an improvement 10 that
part Of town.
Bishop Robertson will BE- Ia Mexi-
co Wednesday 2srd, and win hold
services ut the 'ncs Episcapal church.
at 71-2 p. m. He sill be, glad TO
receive callers at Mrs. Jadzs Lack
lands, from 3 to 6 p. m. oA
The many admirers Of lfiss Emma
i BobIitt will be glad te lessa4 hat an
endeasos 10 being maas 10 sh1se her
, all an engagement as opensHoase In
= a==F-sxS - X A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Call and see what Is on, the 7di
8, 10 and % cent Counter
at Variety store In Harper block. Cash
paid for eggs, butter and chickens. Lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

pERSONAL-Party who wrote young
lady last week can get Interviewed
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Black Squirrel never fails to take
the first premiums. His colts will do
the same thing. 1t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Let J, G. Head take your picture. He
can't be beat. 2 1ra-.= Lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Hiram Greer of Vandalla, will not
be undersold IN any kind Of lumber.
I-tfhs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSQNAL-AB: You can learn some
i thing to yolr advantage if you will
give me a seat tonight near the gent l
spoke to you about.
LADY IN FUR CLOAK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSONAL-CHARLEY: Take some
L thing for your liver and you won't be
SO jealous. ANNIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

One new top buggy for sale by R. G.
Paul. q r LAT !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

pERSONAL-H you want your fortune
told address Alb, care of LEDGER.
No money received unless all prophesies
come true.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
A big boom can be gotten up in Mexico
by establishing branch wholesale houses.

A big boom can be gotten up in Mexico
by establishing branch wholesale houses.
Henry Dunn is, going to open another
grain and produce exchange up Stairs OPP
house. Henry is u clever, straight boy
and will do just what he contracts.
Samuels & Gonpelys thegIafgest dry
goods firm in Columbia, made an assign
ment this week.
We have some good sound letters in
favor of primary elections which will APP
pear next week.
The LEDGER enters on its 9th year
this week. The paper andit editor come
near being the same age. As one
grows older we hope the other will be-
come better. Either one could be i'm
proved on, so 1t makes no difference how
you construe the above sentence.
= Our friend, Hiram Greer, the lead
ing humber merchant of Vandalia, is
happy. He don't care if he does sell
lumber below cost. 1t is q by and
worth more than all the lumbar in the
world.
Go to J.. G.. Head to have your photo.
graph taken. Terms reasonable. Non'
but the best of work turned out. l-tf
II. Greer of Vandalia, will not~h'
undersold in any kind of lumber b,
anybody. II you live within q
miles of vandalia it viii pay ayouTt
purchase lumber of him. $50 IN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Navy Beans for seed at r. c. Paul's.
I-Af -ta. f#eE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

R..Pulis and wife, of this county,
r visiting in Frankford, Ky. s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSoNAL-JOE: Did not get your
L letter till Friday. Answer in personal
columns of LEDGER. LILLE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSONAL-A handsome and stylish
i young lady wants to get acquainted
with q nice boung man who will take
her to see the base ball games this season.
LAURA, care LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

B. F. Vaughn. Of Monroe county.
had . large sale on the sth u April.
j.. ". Aichison, Who cried the
inforrus ms that everytlssg sold
veil. Cess xeat for frefif e{0 10
$50 per head: mules, single, from
$40 to sf75 per head 10 span Of
mules from 500 to $500 PEI span.
Total amount Of salelde1. $50 Ne,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSONAL-A widow with some mon
L ey, young, good looking, no children,
wants to get acquainted with a respecta-
BILE wealthy gentleman. MAMIE,
Care of LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
uls
III

For sale by L. P. SMoTHEBs, drug.
gist. II iEc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Ma Lou Wright, sister of Mrs.
John Hisey, of this city, and DR..
Hicknu were married last night at
the ressence of the brides father,
seven @es southwest of Mexico.
The LEDaR wishes them a long and
prosperouffe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

DERSONAL-DUDE a a job of fit
L ting ladies' shoes in some boot and
shoe house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Head, the photographer, is the boss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

#. .-..- -eF.f-r. -=r.
Gentlemen: Having sold in the
past two years over 1000 gallons of
Gutta Percha Paint, without a.singleI
instance. Of dissatisfaction. ! am
firmly convinced that it is the best
paint in the world, lead and oil not
Yours truly,
(Signed,) d. HUGHES.
For sale by l.. P. SMoTHEBs, drug
gist. ~ iEel
Lett J, G. Head take, your picture. He
can't be beat. ~ Lift /,
One new top buggy for sale by R. G.
Paul. LIT i.
E. E. Farris of Fulton, has been
at home sick for a few days. ,aa,: s
The greatest known depth of the
Atlantic Ocean is five miles.
Navy Beans for seed at R. c. Paul's.
Choice Northern Early Rose seed pota-
toes At L. NJ. Pease's, only CSC. i1et
Cashmere Shawls, in all ~colors, at
j. +. Bolts:
R:.Pulis and wife, of this county,
are visiting in Frankford, Ky.
Head, the photographer, is the boss.
| I-tf :
Hiram Greer of Vandalla, will not
be undersold IN any kind of lumber.
...,. I-tfda
Black Squirrel never fails to take
the first premiums. His colts will do
the same thing. 1t, !.
Choice Northern Early Rose seed pota-
toes at L. NJ. Pease,s, only Csc. l-at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
DERSONAL-H it don't rain win be
J. there. JOHN.

DERSONAL-TOM: Ma would not let
L me come. L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17
CIRCUIT CLERK.

-xys are authorized To announce
BEN. c. JOHNSON
" candidate for Circuit Clerk, subject to the
- ami n,ageS of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

Go to J. G. Head to have your photo
graph taken. Terms reasonable. one
Int the best of work turned out. l-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

We have some good sound letters in
favor of primary elections which will APP
pear next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-17

-xyE are authorized to announce
H. Z. DRAKE
~ candidate frr Circuit Clerk. Subject to the
,,,es and nsages u the Democratic party.