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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
John q. Herman, Wesley
Humphrey and VIM. II.
KenrAn, defendants.

NOW, at this day, July l6, 1854, comes
IN the above named plaintiff, by his at
torney, George Robertson, before the
undersigned, clerk Of the circuit court Of
Audrain county In vacation, and files his
petition and affidavit stating, among other
things, that, the above named John Q.
Herman 10 q nonresident Of this State.
II is, therefore, ordered by the clcrk
Aforesaid, In vacation, that publication be
made notifying him that an action has
been commenced against him in the Ctr
cult Court of Audrain county, No., the
object and general nature of which Is TO
cancel . trust deed given by ssaa plaintiff
to defendant, Humphrey, as trustee, for
the use and benefit OF said defendant,
Herman, to secure q certain profnissory
note In said trust deed described, and
given on the following described real
estate in Audrain county, Mo-, to-wit:
The west half OF the southwest quarter Of
section. twenty-nine (29), and the north
half oil the northwest quarter, and tie
southeast quarter of the northwest quar-
ter Of section thirty-two (32), Of township
fifty-oi,e (51), Of range seven "a west,
said trust deed being recorded In the
| Office Of Recorder of Deeds In said county,
In book Il, page is9, and that unless he be
| and appear at the next term of said court,
to be holden at the Court House In the
city Of Mexico, Audrain county, No., on
the first Monday In October, 1884, and on
or before the sixth day thereof answer, or
| otherwise plead, to said petition, iudg-
ment win be rendered according TO the
prayer Of said petition.
And IL is further ordered, that a cops
hereof be published In the Mexico Weekly
LEDGTR, a newspaper published In said
county Of Audrain, for four weeks sue
cessiv.ly, the last insertion 10 be AZ least
four weeks before the commencement Of
the next term of said court.
A true copy from the record.
Attest, JSo.J J. STEELE, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
John % Own.


The second meeting of "John Beo-
pies Own met last Saturday thee
miles west of Mexico, just in the
rear of Phillip Browns residence.
All the members were present. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, Col. Bennett, who introdu-
ced to the audience Nj. Tai Coates.
who addressed the meeting for ever
one hour and a hall, telling the mem.
bers how to set hens on the hillside.
Speeches were then made by C. B
Greenamyer, Geo. Blesse, Charley
Morgner, Henry Ruger and Herman
Stillhorn. A bountiful dinner wa.
spread on the green sward, Of which
all partook quite freely. In the at
ternoon Barney Hooton made a mos
elegant speech on the tariff question
A gala time was had by each and ev'
cry member. This club is composed
of good citizens, and we feel ikt
throwing away our hat every tim'
they have a meeting. They NEE
again next Sunday at the Flat Log
Ford, just in the rear Of Thornton
Davis residence, at which time ant
place Thomas Bell, q wandering mis-
sionary and a working member of tn
club. will expatiate to its brilliant ant
soul-stirring members. On this occa
sion each member is expected to b.
dressed in the regular conventions
| black with feathers in their hats.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
The Bella Golden Troupe

The celebrated Golden Troupe, I'M
der the popular and energetic super
vision of Martin Golden, comprising
25 ladies and gentlemen of artistic
ability, who were carefully selected
and well up in their parts; also, a
superb uniformed band and orchestra,
unsurpassed by any other organiza-
ton of the kind in America; in fact,
surprising all previous efforts of Mr..
Golden, rendering brilliant perform
ances of many late features, giving
entire change of programme eacf
evening, will positively appear a
Opera House in this city, during fail
week, commencing Tuesday, Angus
26th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
BASE BALL.

Hannibal plays here next Monday,
18th.
Diggs hurt his finger badly yester-
day.
The Browns show up beautifully in
their blue.
The "Scotts" will probably play
here on the 18th and 18th.
Mexico beat Dewitt "a to 8 yes.
terday. Baldwin struck out 16 mer
in 8 innings.
The Mexico "Browns'' are now
prepared to receive challenges from
all frst-class amateur mines in the
State. Good inducements offered
Address R. NJ. White, manager, Of
S. J. Buckner, Secretary, Mexico.
We understand the base ball boys
have reorganized their club and pro
pose in the future to conduct things
on a different scale. We are glad o.
this as we have good club here ant
desire that it continue. Louisiana
| Journal.
Wonder il the Louisiana base bal
club have heard from their arbi
traitors and if they are ready to pa!
the $25 they owe and furnish tn
afidavits showing Mexico bought OF
their players. We wrote and asket
for the afidavits but received no IL
ply.
Manager White wrote the following
letter to Louisiana yesterday:
MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 6, 1884.
Col. Updike, Manager Louisiana B
B. Club:
DEAR SIR-Have you heard fron
your arbitrator yet about our $25
Yours, &C., BOB WHITE,
Manager Mexico B. B. A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

Normal Institute Of Aadrafn Comfy.
The Teachers Normal Institute OF
Audrain county win coon assemble
at Mexico for two weeks earnest
work.
Every wide-awake teacher in the
county will be present. These are
always on hand where truth Is to
combat zith error and something
more is to be learned as to the best
manner OF imparting truth to the
learner. But these are not Of that
class which needs institute work
most. There r many others who
profess to teach, yet who are content
TO let each day take care of itself,
who introduce nothing new, whose
life is q routine of series Of acts,
always the same and performed in
the same manner
The value of institute work is in-
estimable to teachers who arc stu
dents, teachers who are willing to let
no opportunity pass without acquil-
ing more of truth and better meth
DDS presenting it. II to these the
institute. is valuable what is its power
when adapted to those who need it
most and to whom progress is an
utter stranger. In the problem Of
education teachers must know the
being TO be educated, the aim and
order Of education and the results
attainable. He must acquire and
analyze knowledge, the material APP
Piled in education, and know the
kind Of training necessary for the
uniform development Of mans pow
ers. He must realize the fact that
education does not consist in the ac-
emulation of a heap Of facts, but
in the culture consequent upon
proper training of the self-activities
Of mind in its reception and express
sion of knowledge. It does not fol.
low that he who possesses a great
store of facts is a scholar or that he is
fit to teach. The teacher, above all
men, must classify his knowledge.
He may have many natural qualifica.
tons for the work before him blu,
many more must be acquired. The
day has come in which teachers more
than persons of any other profession
must be trained and prepared to SEE
and understand the magnitude Of
: their work. Each must realize thai
in his professional work lies tht
grandest philosophy and the incest art
, Every teacher then should attend
, the Audrsin Institute and attack th,
subjects before him with q zeal tina
means something. Let him be de
termined to grasp them and conque
! them and make himself complet
master of all the conditions of sue
. cuss. He can then place himself ant
his services in demand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
II this is not a free country.

II this is not q free country.
II Sam Baskin amt a hummer.
When Ned Taylor is to be wed.
II every dog don't have his day.
II dap McCory amt a rustler.
What should be done with traitors.
II ZONE politicians don't talk too
much.
What Cas- Hagan is mourning
about.
II some newspaper men know they
are alive.
II the cry of "Tammany" is no,
getting thin.
How much some people call q
Handsome salary"
How the boys feel after their four.
horse carriage ride.
If democrats are dead or defeated
because they keep still.
II we don't all take our medicine
without even smelling it.
What kind Of bait Charley Morg.
ner uses to catch craw-fsh.
What people who are always
"loaded'' amount to, anyway.
II Harry Plunkett, Of Concord
hasn't a dandy crop Of pumpkins
If the barbecue won't be the big
gest thing of the kind ever held IL
the State.
If Golden won't have the dandy
troupe, band and orchestra at oper'
house fair week.
If the coming fall won't be a goot
one for ghosts in the n~eighborhood o
Philip Browns residence.
If Scamp Gumption" is not tn
boss place to spend a summers re
sort? 1t is q quiet nook where tn
birds never. cease to MARBLE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

CUUN1A ..-~- .-----~.
Carter 638, Guthrie $50. Guthrie
is the nominee.
COUNTY JUDGE-EASTERN DISTRICT.
Before the count was completed
N. L. Raftery was nominated unan-
imously.
CONsTABLE-SALT RIvER TOWNSHIP.
1st ballot-Frazier 9, Baskin 8,
Johnson 4, Miller 8, Hook 2.
I'd ballot-Frazier 10, Baskln 9,
johnson 4, Miller 8.
Sd ballot-Frazler IL, Baskin IA
Miller /.
Baskin was declared the nominee
Convention adjourned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
PILEsi PILEs!i PILEs.ii

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itch.
ing Piles. One box has cured the worst
cases OF 20 years. standing. No man
need suffer Eve minutes after using VIII
s sd@si instant aas' relief sSd. Prepared only 70.
Piles, Itching Of the private parts, moth.
ing else: Hon. J.: u. Cofienhufy, Of
Cleveland, says: I" have used cores Of
Pile cures, and 1t affords me pleasure q
say that / have never found anything
which gives such Immediate and perman-
emit relief - DR.. williams Indian Pile
Ointment" Sold by druggists and mail
cd on receipt Of price, d.
FRAznR MEDICINE Co., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio.
lS-ly For sale BY Dobyns : Gibbs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

pleased with the way Audrain Demo-
Gratis do business.
Col. Jake Childs, candidate for
Acknowledgements, was present and
made a red hot speech. He 10 solid
in Audrain.
Hon. c.. G. Daniel and Cash Black.
burn, Of Vandalia, were prominent In
their conservative work for harmony
and proper representation.
The delegates to the several con.
ventions are prominent business men
and farmers-men who have the con-
fidence of the people of the county
and will represent the sentiment OF
their county as far Al they can in oil
they do.
The IateHigeaeer in printing the
names of the Congressional delegates
omitted the name Of Ed Kennen.
Hutton told mounts to leave his name
out, that it vas a mistake. We sub.
NIT with our usual grace. Nv course
1t is nothing when you get used to it
C. M. Lakeland offered the follow.
ing resolution in regard to Gen. j
S. Marmaduke:
ResolUed, That the Democrats o,
Audrain county in convention assem-
bled, having full confidence In the
ability and unwavering integrity OF
John S. Marmaduke, hereby instruct
their delegates to State convention te
vote for him for Governor.
The Lnteuigencer garbled it as fol.
lows:
Resolved, That the Democrats D.
Audrain county, having full conf
dence in Gen. Jno. S. Marmaduke
that the delegates be instructed t.
cast their votes fer him.
We presume the In~teuigemcer. as i
claims to be the organ of the party il
the district, proposes to dictate no
only what is done in convention ba
to change proceedings afterwards if j
wants to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
That StQry.

All Of the dirty, scoundrelly Re-
publican papers are now publishing .
story Of the alleged immortality of
Grover Cleveland. The papers which
give circulation 10 this story are of
the class that hesitate at nothing, no
matter how untrue or filthy, just 80
they think it may help the cause Of
their party. The story in question
was first published by the Telegraph,
of Buffalo. This is one of the low
est, most sensational and thoroughly
unreliable papers in the country.
The Democrat has it on good author
ity that the Telegraph has frequently
been obliged to pay large sums. for
its slanderous attacks on public Off
Gals and private gentlemen, and that
it is the lowest, most contemplate
sheet in Buffalo, and its statements
are not credited by any Of the people
in the city where it is published. The
reputable papers in Buffalo would moi
give circulation to the story, knowing
it to be made up Of q tissue of false
hoods. And in fact the story has
not been much circulated in the state
Of New York, where Governor Cieve-
land is known; but copies OF the
Telegraph have been sent to the lead
ing Republican papers Of the Wes1
and South, that they may give circu'
iation to the charges far off from thu
governors home. The .'Rev. Ball.
who furnishes the affidavit, is 3 bro
ken-down political pulpit-stormer
whose sworn word would not be to
ken as evidence by the people VIII
know him.
i II the Republican party hiss n
better capital to . against Grove
Cleveland than that manufactured b
the Buffalo Telegraph and Parso'
/ Ball, it might a. well Withdraw Blain
, and permit Cleveland TO be eIecte
!. by aeclamation.-Sedolia Democrai
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Never Give Tn.

II you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss Of appetite,
general debility, disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease Of q bilious nature, by Ill
means procure . bottle Of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised to see
the rapid improvement that will fol-
low ; you will be inspired with new
life ; strength and activity win return ;
pain and misery viii cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold al
fifty cents a bottle by j. F. LEV
| rIIYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
They Spoke as They Passed By.
"Cold day, General Butler"
Exceedingly cold, Mr.. Kelly"
1lth Senatorial District Con-
Yention,

A delegate convention Of the 1lth
senatorial District is hereby called to
assemble at Bowling Green, Satur-
day, August 10th, 1884, for the pur-
pose Of nominating q Senator for
this district and the election Of o new
Senatorial COMMITTEES. The repre-
septation In this convention Ii one
delegate for every $50 votes cast nj
the general election OF 1880 for Han.
cock, which viii entitie Andrsin coun.
ty to Q delegates. Lincoln county to 6
delegates and Pike to i3 delegates.
By order Of the committees.
- JoHy FARRELL. Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Cheap Excursion Rates

TO Democratic State convention at
Jefferson City, Mo-, August IL. 1884.
Chicago & Alton railway will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Jefferson City and
return at the low rate Of 1886.
Tickets sold August IL and u, good
for returning passage up to and in
Guiding Wednesday, August 16, 1884.
E. S. WILSON, Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Convention Notes.

Convention Notes.
More medicine.
1t was a pretty race for sheriff.
There were 16 ballots for sheriff.
Capt. Gordon makes a good chair
man.
The boys all shouted yallantly for
Harrison.
There were plenty Of visiting
statesmen.
There were 80 delegates in the
convention.
After all one of the "'select'' was
left at home.
Ed Kennen makes a neat little po-
litical speech.
The 81 told you so" politicians
were numerous.
Jack Hayden acted as reporter for
the In~teNigencer.
Here, take the earth if you want
it; we are "'solld."
Some of the Democrats want things
their own way or not at all.
Judge Grigsby was not candidate
before the convention for reelection.
J. N. Cross, Of the Laddonia Her.
aid, occupied a seat at the reporters
table.
Bob Graham should be presented
with a bouquet for reasons valid and
"solid."
The names of Cleveland 6 Hen
bricks were always received witt
loud applause.
Oh, no, lit was not cut and dried"
Anyone who has seen the handwrit
ing knows better.
Among the enthusiastic candidate
present we noticed Col. Gates, candi
date for State treasurer.
The speakers stand was decorated
with a flag and with large pictures o
Cleveland and Hendricks.
The central committee was organ
lied with j. A. Potts as Chairman
and B. r. Cauthorn secretary.
The convention was composed o
the very best Of men-representativ
men from all over the county.
), Geo. Batterton's boy got into th
world too late to vote for his pa, q
though his name is Cleveland.
The delegates who arrived th
; night before came near being talke
> to death before the convention me-
a The candidates ordered supper X
the delegates, the officers and Il
newspaper reporters at the Contra
Ringo Hotel.
1t is not agreeable to be taken b
the nose and have medicine fire
down your throat and then get kicke
for being sick.
1t Col. J. n. Barron, of Sturgeol
was among the lookera-on and was Va
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Cslnan's RuraI werId.

Farmers who want n agricultural
paper. relsting to every branch Of
farming, and keeping pace with the
progress Of the age, containing the
latest and best farm aud stock mar-
ket reports, should mbsGTibe for
Colmaa's Rural World 1t b {
large, eight pegs, Afty-six column
weekly, printed % excellent paper,
and n publsshed It ti.60 . year. On
sent eight months foF el.00. Address
Norman j. Colman. publishes. coo
Olive Street, Sc. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
FROM LADDoNIA.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.

"a SkAS AH1RGFs
LADDosIA, No., August 4, 81
Our usual peaceable town opened up
quite lively this morning in the way
Of q f~rst-class little muss between
Mr.. VIM. Grieves on the 6rst part
and Mr.. VIM. Grub on the second
part. 1t resulted in Mr.. Grub re-
ceiving q cash about three inches
long on the head by being hit with /.
stick Of wood by Mr.. Grieves. The
latter had rented Mr.. Grnbb q build
ing to keep . meat shop in and
claimed that he had not complied
with the contract and therefore he
would take possession Of the build
ing, which he did this morning. Mr..
Grubb claimed that he had paid two
months rent in advance by way OF
letting Grieves have meat, etc., and
that he was wrongfully put out Of
the house. H also states that he
has several hundred dollars worth Of
property in the house that Grieves
has no claim on. IT'S thought it i
not settled yet but will result in q
law suit.
Mrs. Eliza Gilliland was stang by q
bee on the hand Saturday evening
which came near proving fatal. She
was speeches. and unconscious in
less than half an hour, the swelling
going all over her body. Doctor
Cox was called in and it was several
hours before she revived. She il
much better this morning.
The picnic at Farber was well at.
tended by the Laddonians and al
thought it a grand success. Dinner
and refreshments were plentiful. 81
was the speaking.
Miss Lizzie Bruton gives a birth
day party this evening to her man.
friends, this being her 10th birthday
Misses Ida Lippincott, Ola Bea
and o. Hughes will attend the Ok
settlers meeting at Clarksville.
The G. r. lodge will give a fire.
entertainment next Saturday nigh
at the Christian church. The publi'
are invited.
Il Rev. Griffin, assisted by Rev
Bibb, is conducting a meeting at
y school house five miles north of hers
Mrs. DeGeer lectured on prohib
ton at the Christian church Monds
!, night.
Col. Crews spoke at Barnett's ha
on Friday night. All were we
' pleased with him.
Miss Nola Pierson is quite sic
with the fever; also J. Reed.
Mrs. J. Cartmell, Mrs. Harrington
Mr.. Burch and Mrs. Person vi
start for Eureka Springs in q sho
8 time.
= A family reunion was held at 10
8 Pierce's last week. A pleasant tin
was enjoyed.
~ w. McNama, of Mexico, wss
q town last week and bought q lot n
q half from Mr.. Bliven for $50.
H Doctor Cox will build q new res
dence on 4th street this fall.
VI ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

When you 60 to st. LOUIS and want
frst-class hotel accommodations at a
reasonable figure, call on Col. L. A.
Pratt, at Barnum's, col. Second and
Walnut SITS. 1t is the best So per day
house in that CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
The CsIIender Minstrels,

! Which is the grandest spectacular
cork organizations IN America, under
the well known and popular man
agement of the Madison Square Go.
Of New York, on their return from q
successful tour to San Francisco,
Cal, now en- route east. will appear
ut opera house in this city Friday
eve, August Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

! Charley Amos came near being
killed by his team running away with
him at Headington's hill. He fell
off the wagon which passed over him
loaded with lumber. He was taken
to his home, at Mr.. VIM. Farrah's,
in a very p%recarious condition.
LATER-The young man died Of
his injuries yesterday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

Rev. DR.. Vincil, of st. Louis, con-
Quoted the funeral services Of Mrs.
j. A. Glandon, as announced in last
weeks issue, and the services were
the most appreciated Of any We ever
attended. The church was crowded
to standing room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Great DisceYeu.

MI. VIM. Thomas, Of Newton, Ia,
says: wife has been seriously
effected with q cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than EVER before. She had used
many remedies without relief, and
being urged to try DIR. Kings New
Discovery, did so, with mest crafty
ing results. The first bottle relieved
her very much, and the second bottle
has absolutely cured her. She has
not had so good health for thirty
years."
Trial bottles free at j. r. LLEwEL.
LYN's drug store. Large size 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

Carrie" said one Louisiana girl
to another, yesterday, "are you going
to the picnic tomorrow II am
are your" "Of course" .'What
do you intend to wear?'' 81 will
wear a waterproof cloak. I've been
at picnics BEFORE"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

j. G.. provinces, editor Of the Mob
erly Monitor, is being pressed by his
friends to become a candidate for
Congress. provinces is an able states
man, a terse writer and would repre-
sent the interests of his district in q
manner that would reflect honor to
his constituency and credit to himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

Farber has a newspaper called the
"Farber Agitator," T.. a. Graves
editor and publisher. 1t is q live
little paper and win receive warm
support from the enterpriaing people
of that live little town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Card Of Thanks.

To the many kind friends who 20
tenderly and lovingly ninistered to
my wife during her last illness, and
whose expressions Of regret add sym
pathy have been so kind and earnest,
I beg leave TO tender my most sincere
and heartfelt thanks
JosEPH A. GLAxDoH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07
Correction.

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, August 6.-In your
issue of last week You stated that I
had appointed the committees on rat
ification meeting to be had here, and
you have my name at the head Of
one of said committees, which was
an error. did not appoint myself
on either committee, neither 10 my
name on the list. There was also
several changes made, or so publish.
ed, after it left my hands. Please
publish above in justice to myself and
oblige r. II. FOWLER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

The Farber picnic was grand
success in every sense Of the word.
There were ''lots and lots'' Oft peo-
pie there and all mad a good time.
The abuse of one of the orators was
even taken as a joke and enjoyed,
all were 80 good natured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

The ". C. T. q. will have an ex-
cursion TO Auxvasse next Saturday
morning. Excursion tram win have
here 1t z o'clock q. n. An enjoyable
time d anticipated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

Wallace Williams and Squire
Tucker, prominent short-horn breed.
ers Of Fulton, passed through hers
Wednesday bound for Centraia "a
attend the stock sales to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

An exciting foot race was had last
evening at "Sieepy PARK between
Johnny Jones and Col. Chauncey.
Jones won both heats. A good deal
of dust was won and lost. The
boys divided gate money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-07

We have often heard of big trees
and large logs, but the one that spans
Flat Log Ford, 4 miles west of Mex
leo, takes the cake. We don't ask
any one to take our word for it, but
60 and see for yourself. 1t is I'M
doubtedly the largest log east of the
Rocky mountains.