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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Penurioesness.

The most ~penurious man that lives
in Audrain county came into town
last Saturday 70 buy > few articles
for household ne.
Addressing tue merchant Tin . ns-
sal twsng) "I'm coming up to make
a pretty big bill with you iu . few
days, but all l want to-day is . darn
ing needle. Have you got any 2"
GAN right, I've got the best lot
you ever saw ?"
"What do you charge for them ?"
"My usual price is two cents but
IS you r going to make q large bill
you may have one for one cent"
"All right, I'll take it. Preaching
down in the pocket of q long-tailed
duster and producing it. 81 have
brought you an egg to pay for it.
Eggs are worth ten cents q Dozen"
"Thst's oil right" Takes the egg
and lays it in a box, and goes to wait
upon another customer.
After a little while Mr.. - adj
dresses the merchant again:
"Say, Mr.. - don't you treat q
Teller sometimes when he trades with
you? l feel like an eye-opener
would do me right smart Of good this
sultry mornin'."
"There's some back there; help
yourself"
He takes the bottle and pours out
a pretty good one. Cpd like to have
q little sugar, and-say do you care
if l put this egg in it ?" Taking al
egg out of a box.
"Thst's all right, help yourself"
He puts in the sugar and ther
breaks the egg and finds two yolks il
it. "Say, Mr.. , is this the egs
that l let yeu have 7"
eyes, why ?"
"'Cause, it's got two yallers in it
and dam'f you don't owe me another
darning-needle."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Mcintyre an Able Officer.

The Mexico LEDGER is supporting
Buckner for Governor and Mcintyre
for encouragement. Besides that
it says:
Gen'l Marmaduke was in Mexico
shaking hands with friends last week.
1t looks as though all over the state,
where the Gen'l is not the first he is
the second choice for Governor. The
man who beats Gen'l j. S. Marina.
duke will be the next Governor Of
Missouri.
Now, if the Jonesburg Journal and
Warrenton Banner will tell US wha'
they are going to do with Mcintyre
we will finish up laying out u po'
litical map. d. H. Mcintyre is one
Of the ablest and best officers the
State has ever had, and if he is to bt
boosted we want it put down in oul
geography.-Franklin County %
oor1,cr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
What Troubled Her.

They had had a little quarrel the
night before, and George was asham-
ed OF himself, so he took her out for
refreshments. After returning home
he said fondly:
"When 1 think, dear, how like 8
brute I acted, I wonder if you vii
ever forgive me ?"
The girl made no response, but he
frame shook with convulsive sobs.
"What is it. darling?" he wen
on. "Tears ? All, look at me ant
tell me 1 am forgiven"
Eyes, Jawge, DEAR" she sobbed
'you are for-for-for- given, free-free
ly but it is not our foo-foo-lish quar-
rel that troubles me tonight"
"What is it, then, darling ?" b
asked, passionately.
"Too much ice cream, deal
Jawge!"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

Patronize home manufactures. j.
P. Dobyns, known to all the people
Of Audrain, makes the best bed
spring in existence. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Price from 81 to S.. SIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

"What's your name?" We asked of
the book agent, who came in hurried
ly yesterday and inquired for Bob
White. "Phyre," answered the ven-
der of literature. "Fire? That set
ties it! Boys, put on your coats
and let's go. Mr.. Fire, your name
revives bitter memories Of by-gone
days. Book agents + not friends
Of ours; Mr.. White don't want to
see you-ln fact, he's out Of town."
And Phyre became hot with indigna.
tiOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

Mrs. DR.. Scholl, of Youngs Creek,
has just finished a c%ounterpane that
every lady could not make, we opine.
A reporter, who saw the remarkable
and novel piece Of handiwork, says
sit contains 240 squares and the en-
tire number Of stitches taken is 1,722-
400. The largest number Of stitches
in one day was 26 ,0O0."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
PROPOSALS
0 THE
PUBLIC PRINTING
FOR THE
STATE OF MISSOURI.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF
PUBLIC PRINTING,
JEFFERSON CRY, May IA, 1884,.
Sealed proposals will be received
by the Commissioners of Public
Printing at the office of the Secretary
of State of the State of Missouri,
until IL O'Clock M. on Saturday,
June 28th, 1884, for executing the
State Printing for the term of two
years, from and after the first day of
July next, in accordance with the
provisions of chapter ISL of the Re-
vised Statutes of 1879, and subse-
quent enactment.
The printing for the State is divid-
ed into three classes, to be let in sep
arate contracts as follows:
FIRST CoNTRAcT--FIRsT CLASS.
/. Proposals must specify the
price per thousand ems for the CON-
position of all bills for the two
Houses of the General Assembly, the
printing of all reports, and all COM
munications and ether documents
ordered by the General Assembly, OF
either branch thereof, other than
such as shall be printed in pamphlet
form.
2. The price per token for press.
work for the same.
SECOND CONTRACT--SECOND
CLASS.
/. The price per thousand ems for
the composition of the journals OF
the Senate and House of Representa-.
tives, and of such reports, communi-
cations and other documents as en-.
ter into and make a prrt of the jour.
nails, or the appendices thereto !; all
reports and all communications and
other documents ordered by the
General Assembly, or either branch
thereof, or by the Executive Depart.
ments, to be printed in pamphle,
form, together with the volumes OF
public documents, the printing o.
the general and local laws and john
resolutions.
2. The price per token for press
work for the same.
THIRD CONTRACT-THIRD CLASS.
l.. The price per thousand ems TO,
the composition Of all blanks, circu
lars and other work necessary 70
the use of the Executive Depart
ments, other than such as shall b
printed in pamphlet form.
2. The price per quire for press
work for the same.
Each proposal must be accompa
MED by a bond, executed by the bid
der, with at least two good and sui
ficient securities, satisfactory to tn
the Commissioners of Public Prin,
ing, in the penal sum of $4,000, col
ditioned for the faithful perform
ance, pursuant to said chapter, q
such class or classes of the Stat
Printing as may be adjudged to hin
MICH'L X. MCGRATH,
Secretary Of Stat,
JOHN WALKER,
State Auditor
ROBERT McCULLOCH,
Register of Land
Commissioners of Public Printin.
CIV
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Free Trade.
To the Editor of the LEDGER.

To the Editor of the LEDGER.
MEXICO, Mo-, May 20.-Will you
let me express disagreement with
your editorial last week, "The con-
v%ention." 1t is a little early to say
the Democratic caucus Of present
Congress has utterly failed to fur
nlsh a platform for the July conven-
ton. but if so, nothing can be
stronger or clearer in denunciation Of
the tariff than the platform Of '76,
upon which the party won its only
victory since Sc. The coming Dem
ocratic convention has an important
duty to perform, and it is to present
to the country clear cut, u%nequivocal
Democratic principles.
What you refer to as pet theories
have been Democratic principles fol
forty years. If any one thinks we
can sneak into the presidency under
the pretence of doing something
wonderful, if the voters will only give
US a chance, We will be woeful!y dis
appointed the country will say to us
at the polls, that they prefer a party
that knows what it wants.
Three times since 40 have the peo'
pie sent a majority Of Democrats t.
the House of Representatives tt
redeem Democratic pledges to re
form the tariff, and it is not ye
done, although Democrats and Re
p~ublicans have promised to do so TO
ten years. As to a platform tina
"will receive universal ASSENT tina
is only a dream even to the Tel
Commandments, there are some dis
senting voices. j. F. LLEwELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

A lady stepped into the LEDGER
sanctum this morning and said sweet
ly:
"Will you be kind enough to let
me look at the Christian at Work p
The editor pro tenn. blushed q lit
tie, but had the presence Of mind to
say:
Certainly, madam what can I do
for you Always at the service of
the ladies, yes'm."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Summer Art Glass,

In drawing and painting, conducted by
h. r. Heaton, pupil Of Carl Gutherz and
Pavl z. Harvey, of the St. Louis School
of Fine Arts, Fol particulars see circa-
lars at Dobyns & Gibbs and at Lew
ellyns.
Mr.. Heaton will also execute portraits
in oil, water-color, crayon and India ink,
either from life or from photographs, a
reasonably asis consistent with legitimate
work. For terms address d. B. Heaton,
Mexico, Mo-, Dr. call at the residence Of
DR.. McIall, Promenade street, I'd door
east of the Presbyterian church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

There is said to be now residing in
this city q lady, we're her identity
known il would probably cause much
comment and profound surprise, not
only here, but throughout the west Is
far as Nebraska. The woman in
question has, at one time, been q
subject of much newspaper notoriety,
and is living here incog. Watch
this paper for further developments,
which are sure to follow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Public School Exercises.

The written examinations in the
High School department commence
to-day. Oral examinations begin
next Monday, to whlca the public
is cordially invited. The grammar
and intermediate departments begin
examinations Wednesday. School
closes for the summer vacation one
week from to-day. The session just
drawing to q close has been a highly
satisfactory u to scholars, patrons
and teachers, the latter especially
deserving much praise for the envia-
BILE position the Mexico public
schools hold among the educational
institutions of the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
The Clans Gathering.

The CIRMB G3tnefInS,
"Where is the bar p asked . gen.
tleman hurriedly, as he registered at
q Chicago hotel.
"Just around the left, slr."
"Where is the bar 2" asked an
other gentleman at the same place q
moment later.
"Just around to the left, SIR"
"Where is the b."
"Just around to the left, sir. By
Jove," the clerk continued, "the
delegates are beginning to come in"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

"Do you believe in cremation,
darling ?" asked Mr.. Dude Of Miss
Dudine, as they were passing Potts
place. "Yes, my deah; ice cream
ation." POOR dude clapped his hand
on his empty pocketbook, and faint
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Notice..

The party who unthoughtedly took
into his possession q certain hay rake
from the south foot Of railroad bridge
in Mexico, is hereby notified to pay
for or return the same and avoid
prosecution, II. w. STOCKTON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
COL. HUTTON PULLS OFF.

Some Few DAYS SluCe, peio
friends of j. E. Hutton called at the
LEDGER office, and asked if the paper
would support that gentleman for the
State Senate. We told them that we
would that he was an Audrain man,
and we judged could fill the Office,
and that the LEDGER would tie its
tow-line around his boom-if he had
one-and put les best foot forward to
pull him through. We had an idea
that it probably would be somewhat
of q strain, but We would pull, never
theless, with all our might; for with
out the support Of the LEDGER he
had failed to get that which he was
seeking-ofice-and If We could in
any way have a hand in nominating
him would take a pardonable pride in
the matter. In the course OF half an
hour we were notified that he had
consented to become a candidate.
This paper came out and endorsed
him, as requested. The next thing
We hear of is, that he is wayering; it
is hard to keep him on the track; he
wanted to get off. He did get off,
but friends again gave him a boost
and landed him back safely. Every
thing was gliding along smoothly in
the interest of the Co.'s candidacy
until last Saturday, when he went
down into Pike county to make bis
first speech, looking in the direction
Of the Senatorship. Arriving there
things in general did not suit him ; he
had not been apprised Che is a news
paper man, you know that they were
going to have primaries in our sister
county, and that there was already
bitter fight going On down in that
section among both the candidates
and their friends and supporters. He
also had just learned that Lincoln
county will hold primaries, and the
candidates who carry the county Sc
lect and instruct their own delegation,
which mode Of procedure, the Col
says, is so damnably undemocratit
he will have nothing to do with it.
even if be was sure of the senator
ship for forty years. And again, ht
AYERS, we are told, 1t was a scheme Of
the friends Of Judge Robinson tt
bring him out, but just what the OBJ
ject of the scheme was is not st lated
Now, it is a certain fact that Hut
ton will not enter into the race; bu
in all probability, W. w. Anderson
Of Pike, will consent to cope with D
A. Ball, his own countyman. Thu
worthy editor Of u contemporar,
did well-he made a little longer rae
than usual, for which we make on
most polite bow ; but he u%ndoubtedI.
leaves bis constituents and the friend
who, in all kindness, requested GU
support-which he received in al
kindness-and also the public, in
bad shape, to say the least. In al
candor we say we do think our frien'
Hutton changes his mind quicke
than any politician we know of. o
course the LEpGIR and other friend
OF "The Audrain Man" are expects
to stand ready and willing to jun
when his next caprice m~anifests itself
A trite but true saying is, "a bird ii
hand is worth two in the bush" tn
Col. could have gotten the nomins
ton for State Senator. The ofic
he wants, however, he can never get
Bear that in mind, Col.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

The Accommodation has been put
back on the Wabash, much to the
delight of the local travelling public.
However, it does not run farther
west than Ce~ntrslia, and would not
60 beyond this point had the compa-
ny the facilities for turning the en-
CINE. Going east this train passes
here at 5:35, q. M; west at 9:14,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
NOtfcA.

Tn board of directors OF the Mexico Southern
Bank did. on the ninth day Of April, 1884, make
their order Of record that the capital stock OF the
bank be increased In tho SUM Of nifty thousand
dollars, that 10 to say, Eve hundred shares OF the
and beyond the amount Of the capital stock II
present established and existing. And the
stockholders Of said bank are hereby notified
called and viii be holden at the banking house
Of said bank in Mexico, Missouri, on the TWEEN
tieth day Of June, 1884, between the hours Of
the Afternoon OF ssid dav' to give Their Writte m
consent. to such increase Of the capital stock Of
the bank II deemed advisable to them.
n. A. RICKETTS,,
Cashier OF the Mexico Southern Bank
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

II you want q Fire and Lightning
or Cyclone policy in a first-class COM
pany, call on j. W. Daniel, Agent,
| Opera House Block. 6-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
Taken Up.

A few days since by Coates & Bro,
at their livery stable, . small gray
pony, which the owner is requested
to call for. 40 be is q nuisance about
the barn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
The Model Spring Bed.

The grandest spring bed on earth,
only IS for 4s springs, best spring
steel wire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

The funeral services of little Eva,
infant daughter Of Leslie and Sallie
Lee, aged 9 months and S days, were
conducted by Rev. J. c. Armstrong
from the residence Of John S. Jones
last Saturday. The parents have the
deep sympathy of friends in the los.
Of their bright and beautiful little
darling, almost worshipped by both.
"Of such is the kingdom Of heaven
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

WANNED--An live hens in the country
1t 800 per dozen, and live turkeys at Z
to 8 cents. Bring them at once. I want
to make out . ear load. SAM NORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
I am sole agent for all of West


Paul Abat is in Mexico. He says
he has come back to invest capital in
Mexico and Audrain county.
Mayor Smell, T. A. Boulware and
Theo. Shide, of Fulton, was in town
Wednesday, sightseeing.
The dog and cat poisoner is getting
in his work again. Our maltese cat
sang her last serenade at midnight
Saturday night.
The County Court, last Saturday,
after mature deliberstion, appointed
w. H. johnson Constable vice 81
Gilbert resigned.
There is a man in Kentucky who
hasn't o bone In his body. What =
splendid base ball umpire he would
make for the Browns.
The young ladies of the college
haven't, as yet, taken their intended
excursion to Louisiana, Mo-, but will
do so at an early date.
Miss Mary Underwood, q charming
and amiable young lady of Perry,
NO., IS visiting her friend, Miss Mel
lie Hopkins, of this city.
Gen. Grant has been offered a
home for himself and family, for
life, by Leland Stanford. Grant was
always q lucky man.
T. o. Garrett has sent his father
a neatly engraved silver brick. Tom
is going to send US a half dozen to
use as paper weights.
The Christian Church Mite Society
will meet at the residence Of Mrs.
L. B. Fetter on this evening instead
Of tomorrow evening.
DIR. Morrison Munford, editor of
the Kansas City Times, is a candid
ate for delegate at large to the Dem
ocratic National Convention.
WANTED--AI live hens in the countr,
at S. 90 per dozen, and live turkeys at
to s cents. Bring them at n e I wan
to make out a car load. SAM MORRIS.
Judge Sumner is in Texas on bust
ness. Mrs. Sumner and daughter
Mrs. ]. D. Judy, are visiting friend'
and relatives in the northern part O.
the State.
Since "'The Audrain Mans" lates
caprice We have wrapped our tow-lin'
with wire and think it will hold tn
balance Of the boys all on withou
swapping again.
The new base ball park, just soutl
Of the bridge, has been put in Gle
giant repair and the first game Of tn
season will be played this evening
Mexico vs.. C~entralia. All lovers O
base ball should attend as the gam
promises to be very exciting.
Brandenberger & Buckner, drug
gists of Jefferson City, failed yester
day. Liabilities 81, 500; assets 81,
500. Richardson & Co. of St. Loui
sued out an attachment. The youn!
gentlemen who composed the firm
were former residents Of this city.
, Two hundred dollars have bee
raised by property owners on cas-
Monroe street, to have it macada
mized. If the city wants to max
. 5000 they should order this wor
done, for IN the course Of q coupl
of years it would have to be don
anyway, and at the entire cost Of th
= city.
Col. G. B. DeBernardi was in Me-
=. leo looking for a grange or a green
: hacker last week. He had field-glas
ses, telescopes and magnifying tele
f scopes and made a careful i~nvestigs
o ton with q search warrant but VIC
:. unable to find either a granger or
greenbacker. He left for Callawa
) county. He will get left over ther'
e too.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

A thing of beauty is q joy forever.
Such are Willard Potts' ice cream
parlors. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

Urban Weimer's cigars are as fine
as ever. They have 8 strictly s'dem-
ocratic" flavor too. Just try them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

Anything imaginable in the smok-
ers and chewers line, can be found at
q. Weimer's Southwest corner of
the square. cav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

WANTED--An live hens in the country
at $500 per dozen, and live turkeys at Z
to 8 cents. Bring them at ones I want
to make out q car load. SAM MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22
THE FINE STYLE DRAFT STALLION
JOHNNY COOPE,

Win make the season Is follows: Mondays.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays At the farm Of the
subscriber, SIX miles southwest Of Mexico.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays At the Gen.
tral Stables In Mexico. Breeders Of fine horses
ne invited to call and see him
1-ss D. n. ROBERTS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

WANRKD.-All live hens in the country
at $50 per dozen, and live turkeys at Z
to 8 cents. Bring them at once. I want
to make out a car load. SAM MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

I am sole agent for all Of West's
medicines. L. p. SMorHERs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-05-22

2NkSPS "a thS AklS~ASSS VI kaS Nm M
represents.
eff you will give me a reason why
you should 60 to congress-" said q
voter to an aspirant, II will use my
influence for you" "Why, my dear
sir" replied the aspirant, my law
practice amounts to nothing. l want
the salary"
Mr.. A.. Lemcke, for a good many
years connected with G. E. Hazel,
corner 2nd and Market streets, St.
Louis, one of the leading butter,
cheese and provision dealers in that
city, stopped in Mexico Saturday to
see his friends.
Billie Miller seems to be out OF
luck. Fortune doesn't favor him.
Wednesday his buss team ran of
with the Ringo buss and crippled
one horse so badly that he had to be
shot. This makes three horses he has
lost this season.
The contraction of So, 000, 200
last week came very neal putting the
editor in o position where he would
have to call on his delinduents. We
don't want to do this. 1t hurts Our
feelings to dun people, especially
those who have been among US for
years.
r. II. White left the first Of the
week to attend the editorial conyen-
ton at Springfield, Mo. 1t Is not
probable that he will 60 with the ex-
cursion to Florida and Cuba, as be
has pressing business matters to look
after at home. and we expect him
back tomorrow or next day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-20

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yellow jaundiced skin.
Enervation and Languor,
Rheumatic and Neuralgia Pains,
Sick Headaches and Nausea,
Chronic disposition 10 Costiyeness,
An4mia caused by Dyspepsia,
Torpidity of the INSTRUCTED nNer,
Heart disease induced by Constipation,
Apoplectie tendencies similarly orlglnateu,
Relaxation of the nervous system,
Torturing sleeplessness from lncigestloh'
Inflammation OF the costive bowels,
Clogging and deterioration of the kidneys,
Pain in shoulders and back.
Indigestion and Constipation,
Liver Complaint and Biiousness,
Low vitality and Nervousness
Skin Eruptions caused by Constipation,
Costiveness and Pain in the bowels,
Uric acid poison in the blood,
Rashes and Boils caused by Constipation,
Enfeebled sight and Nervous TremOrs,
Mental and physical depression,
A pueish SYMPTOMS from Indigestion,
Nausea. Dizziness. and Foul Breath,
Youth and age troubles of women,
Inaction Of the secretory organs,
Looseness of the bowels,
Loss of appetite and furred tongue,
Swellings symptomatic of Dropsy.
There is no form of disease, caused by
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ailments consequent upon arrangement OF
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