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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Audrain'S Liar.

FROM TIE MODefiy MonNor
Our Mexico neighbors are fond Of
the sensational. They see ghosts,
hobgoblins and other horrible mon
sters and hair raising mysteries at
brief intervals. According to these
stories, which are always sent by tel
egraph to the Globe-Democrat, Au-
drain is haunted by names who have
no peaceable mission on earth. 1t has
only been a short time since scare
crow made of straw and accidentally
thrown into the road frightened a
whole neighborhood down there, to
the great neglect of farms and bust
ness. Other such horrid creations
have had a similar effect in other parts
of the county. But now the horses
have caught the infection, and on a
certain hill just west of Mexico more
than fifty disastrous runaways have
occurred within a year. Old plugs
and farm. horses that can scarcely be
tortured into trot, take fright on
this hill and run like thoroughbreds.
Many persons, it is said, have been
seriously injured and numerous vehi-
cles have been smashed into tooth
picks-all of which shows that the
Audrain newspaper liar is success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Joe MURRAY Beats Cant Frost

remember once, myself fishing in
the eddying waters of the Mississipp,,
about four miles above Louisiana
Mo-, striking a catfish. 1 was using
a lance-wood rod and set reel, and
the fish ran out about twenty-five
yards Of line, then turning suddenly
made straight for me as stood in the
water. ] struck at it with the rod,
which broke of in my hand. The in
furiated fish chased me ashore, ran
me through corn patch, pursued me
across wide stubblc field, and some
distance into the woods, when, being
unarmed, climbed large cotton.
wood tree. The relentless fish fol-
lowed me up the tree, where it was
shot by some hunters just as 1t was
''cooning" out upon big limb to get
at me. 1t fell to the ground dead,
shot through the heart. 1t was nine
inches long and weighed a pound and
half with its clothes on. Which by
Interpretation is dressed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
NpysmAuf Eloafi0o

Special Dispatch to the Post-Dispatch.
New YokK, Sept. 3.-The World
says: "There is nothing discoureging
to the Democracy in the result Of the
election in Vermont yesterday. Ver-
mont is therock-ribbed, granite-based
fortress of Republicanism. It is the
Gibralter of the party. Its popula-
ton is fixed, its prejudices are in
grained and there is little or no polit-
ical change in Vermont. But the
election shows that even in Vermont
there is a desire for change and ad-
ministrative reform this year. Four
years ago, at the Gubernatorial elec-
ton preceding the Presidential elec-
ton, the Republicans had plurality
of 26,603. Judging from the returns
received from yesterdays election the
plurality this year will not exceed
$1,000. The stay-at-home Republi.
can vote seems to have been unusual
ly large. In number of towns the
Democrats and Independents secured
local victories.
The Republicans in several dis
tricts were routed for the first time
in the history of their party, and the
Democrats gain largely in the Leg
islature. The GOODNESS of Senator
Edmonds toward Blaine seems tt
have spread over the mountains ano
decended into the valleys. It il
gratifying to know that in stalwart
Vermont there is desire for change
and purihcation of the government
which the magnetism" of Blaine
cannot defect. To stir up any sori
of Republican revolt in Vermont is {
victory for the friends Of reform
The sentiment that has reduced th'
plurality in Vermont from 10000 tt
21,000 will, in like ratio, give Cleve
laand every close state in the Union
and who shall say that like influence
are not at work in every State
Turn the rascals out!'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Teachers Institute.

At the close of the Audrain county
Normal Institute the following reso-
lutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved. That the third annual
session of the Audrain county Nor
NAL Institute has accomplished much
good by arousing in the members
an increased interest in school work
giving them better methods of teach
ing and enlarging their powers for
developing the minds of those en-
trusted to their care.
Resolved, That this Institute is
thoroughly convinced of the neces-
sity of Normal Institutes: that we
take home with us and use in our
schools as far as possible the many
excellent lessons and plans present
ed to us by our conductor and In
structors; that we do all we can to
make our school work better and
secure larger attendance at the
Institute next year.
Resolved, That the teachers OF Au
drain county in attendance extend to
DIR. Wayman their grateful thanks
| for the valuable lectures upon PLY
| chology and Logic delivered before
the Institute.
Resolved, That the thanks of thi
Institute are due the present execu
tive committee of the Institute TO
their untiring efforts to secure tn
success of the institute, and that IL
Prof. Blanton we have had an abl'
conductor and efficient teacher, anJ
that his lectures on school eeonom,
are full of practical suggestions TO
schools of all grades.
i Resotced, That we appreciate tn
interest taken in our work by tn
citizens of Mexico. and tender thank
to those who have Hospitality ente,
tanned members of the Institute.
Resolved, That the thanks of th
Institute are due the county couI
for the use of the court house an
the Mexico school board for the us
of the public school building.
Resolved, That this Institute iustl
recognize the power and spirit of th
press as factor In education; tha
we gratefully appreciate the favor
extended to US by the press of A,
{ drain county and especially th
LEDGER and Iatelligencef OF Mexic'
Respectfully submitted.
G. K. MADISON,
F. c. BRYAN,
CARRIE LAKELAND,
: Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Terrible Accident.

Monday morning about 10 O'Clock,
Edward Hall, young man aged %
years, who was employed at Fowle's
saw mill, on the Mcintyre farm, six
miles south of this city, lost his foot
hold in some manner, and fell direct
ly against large buzz saw in rapid
molten. His right hand was severed
at the wrist, necessitating amputation
of the arm which operation was per-
formed in the afternoon Of the same
day. His left arm was also fearfully
laeerated, but 1t is thought this mem
Der can be saved. As an instance OF
how near the young man came to
being sawed up into shreds, a large
pocket book in a side pocket was cut
into several pieces, and Halls breast
and side injured in a number Of
places. By peculiar motion OF the
saw he was thrown violently from it
thus saving his life. 1t was, indeed
a miraculous escape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
We Know ssHer" Here.

The Pike County (Mo.) Democrat
publishes the following item concern
ing Bro. Allen the "Holiness" Apos-
tie, well known in this section:
1T is currently reported here that
Rev. John Allen, who held protract-
ed sanctification meeting at this place
about five years ago, and made some
converts to his faith, has recently pre-
sented ''her' wife with q fine baby.
This may seem strange at first glance,
but when you understand that the
Reverend John, who now resides in
Iowa, has turned out to be female
IN mans apparel, the mystery clears
up bit. We do not vouch for the
truth of the rumor, but we know that
Reverend Johns sex was the subject
of much conflicting conjecture when
he was here"
And horo a1co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Mrs. D. w. Steele always captures
the red ribbon at the fair on her
cake. The man that does the ''heavy
standing 'round'' for this Office is un-
der many obligations to this most es,
timable lady for more than his share
of premium cake, which the LEDGER
syndicate, with one accord, pronounc'
ed most elegant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Joe & Vic Barth,
Leaders in Styles and outftters Of all Mankind
North Side Square, MEXICO, MO.
Willard Potts is attending the Mar.

Willard Potts is attending the Mar
shall fair.
Electric Light, Opera House, Sep
tember 18th.
Mrs. Geo. D. Ferris returned to St.
Louis Tuesday.
Johnny Marmaduke is attending
college at Fayette.
Bob White is in Sedalia, as mana
ger of the base ball club.
There was runaway at the fair
Friday. Nobody hurt.
Louise Sylvester at Opera House,
Friday evening, Sept. 10.
Thos. Fouke and family have re-
moved into the Withers' property,
west of Hardin college.
Mrs. Fannie Tyrrell, after pleas
ant visit to her parents here, has re-
turned to her home in st. Louis.
Lee Nichols, who was so terribly
beaten up at Moberly some weeks
since, is able to be out on the street.
The appointment of judges for the
ensuing election was portion of the
proceedings of the meeting of the
County Court in adjourned term
Tuesday.
Bayless Collins has one Of the best
moving harness geldings we saw
Except for speed he could not be
beat in any ring, and he is not slow.
either.
F. NJ. Johns has the contract fol-
the erection of two story residence,
and also a school house in the South.
ern part of Mexico for Elder j. H.
Barker.
i A very enjoyable sorSe daa.saate
was given at the go-Central Mon
day evening in honor of several young
lady guests of the family of Col
Lewis Hord.
Jenny Woltz comes here highly
recommended and we hope the people
will give her hearty reception
Peoples prices, rs, IS, 80, and u
cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
DEnOCRATs. TAKE HEED.
Call For o CsnntJ Conyentien to be
Held at the Court Hease In lex.
leo September 18th. 1884.
At 10 A. II.

The Democratic Central Committee
fer Audrain county, met at the Court
House in Mexico, Aug. is, 's4, and
passed the following resolution
RESOLVED. That the Democratic
voters of each school district in Aud
rain county, and each ward in the
City Of Mexico. and what is known as
the Circular ward, embracing the ter
ritory in school district in which Mex
leo is situated outside the city limits
of said city, met at their respective
school houses and places of meeting
in the school district and wards at
4 o'clock p. m. on Thursday the llth
day OF September, 's4, and each elect
one delegate to a County Convention,
to be held at the Court House in Mex
leo, on Saturday, the 18th day Of Sep
tember, 'S4, at 10 a. m. to elect dele
gates and alternates to the Congress
sional convention to be held at New
London on September %. 81. That
the Democrats living in fractional
school districts in Audrain county,
lying along the county line of the
counties adjoining Audrain county.
shall meet and vote with the school
district lying contiguous to them in
Audrain County provided, they have
no school house in said fractional dis
trict in Audrain county. That when
a school district is divided by town.
ship line, the voters of such district
shall be allowed to vote in the num-
cipal township in which the school
house is situated. That If any school
district should fail to send delegate
to said county convention, the dele
gates present from said township shall
cast the entire Democratic vote of
said township in proper proportion.
That the delegates elected from each
township shall sit together in conven-
ton in Mexico, and each delegate
will be allowed to cast his equal pro-
portion of the Democratic vote cast
for Hancock in his township in 1880.
j. A. POTTS,
Chairman.
B. r. CAUTHORN.
Saerptary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Jake Simon's Comedy Company
played to crowded houses every night
during the fair at Higginsville last
week. They are doing the same this
week at Montgomery City. Jake has
a good company and an excellent
band. He and Golden both play in
Moberly next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
B. r. CAUTHORN.
Secretary.
PILES, PuES,, PILRSlir

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itch
ing Piles. One box has cured the worst
cases of 20 years. standing. No man
need suffer five minutes after using VIII
liam's Indian Pile Ointment. tabsorbs
tumors, allays itching, acts at poultice,
gives instant relief. Prepared only for
Piles, Itching of the private parts, moth
ing else. Hon. j. NJ. Coffenbury, OF
Cleveland, says: " have used scores Of
Pile cures, and 1t affords me pleasure TO
say that have never found anything
which gives such immediate and perman-
ent relief as DIR. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment" Sold by druggists and mail
ed on receipt of price, 81.
FRAZIER MEDICINE Co., Props.
Cleveland, Ohio.
49-Iy For sale by Dobyns z Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
MUTINOUs PRISONERS.
A Desperate Attempt to Murder Sherin
Woodward and Break Jill.

Monday night betweeen 10 and IL
O'Clock the fifteen prisoners confined
in the County Jail became nlutinous
and made a desperate attempt to run
things after a fashion of th,sir own.
Knowing it would be useless to at
tempt escape from the stronghold,
unless they killed the Sheriff, under
the leadership of Haines, the horse
thief who stole Woolwine's horses.
the prisoners became so boisterous
and unruly that many persons were
attracted to the Jail under the impress
sion that wholesale murder was being
committed. Sheriff Woodward had
not yet locked them in their cells 70,
the night, and being all together in the
hallway, every article of furniture
was broken up and the heavy cell
doors taken from their hinges and
piled one on top of another against
the main enterance, SO that the off.
GERS could not enter to subdue them,
and had it been attempted the heavy
mass of iron would have fallen and
killed some one, thus affording an
excellent chance for escape. After
much persuasion on the part of the
Sheriff and resistance by the prison.
ers, they were finally told that fire
would be opened upon them if they
did not surrender, which brought
the rebels to terms, when they al
once placed the cell doors in thei,
former positions.
The greatest excitement for time
prevailed, and the Sheriff called III
the police force and number of cit
liens to aid him should an attemp,
at escape be made. 1t is said the
prisoners had several pistols il
their possession, but this the Sherif
denies. The revolt began at supper
that night while the prisoners were
being fed, and when questioned as
to their motive the mutineers stated
that they were not sufficiently fed
and wanted molasses every meal
Woodward denies this charge, ant
says it was pure devilment that in
duced them to act in the name
they did. Many think it was bolt
and concerted attempt at breaking
jail by the entire fifteen mutinou
men, but this would have been i'm
possible unless their scheme ha,
worked, and the Sheriff had entere,
alone.
Policeman Bunton, who was on
of the posse called in, says he think
it was undoubtedly a well develops
plan on the. the part of the pris
oners to kill Sheriff Woodward, a
seven heavy iron doors were place
in such a position that should an a
tempt be made to open the main el
trance to the cages they would ia
with their combined weight directl
, upon the officer, thus rendering e'
cape easy.
It was no child's play ON the pal
: of the prisoners, as they meant to e
} cape, even if they had to MAIN {
, kill the Sheriff in doing SO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
The Browns Get Left,
special Dispatch to the Ledger,

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
sEDALIA, Mo-, Sept. 3.-The game
was called this afternoon at $50,
with big crowd at Sicher's Park to
witness it. Our boys being up all
the night before en- route, were al
most completely worn out. and not in
a fit condition to play. Both mines
did badly, the score standing 10 to
Is in favor Of the Sedalia Browns.
Another tilt will be had tomorrow
when we hope to come off victorious.
We will probably play Moberly Fri.
day on our return home, if game
can be arranged. BOB WHITl,
Manager Browns
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Only four accidents at the haunted
hill this week. No one seriously in
jured. John Greasy lost wheel to
his wagon and a load of pumpkins ;
Miss Bradshaw and George Byrns
were thrown from their horses, and
Ben Matthews lost load of oats and
q set OF harness. All are doing well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

"Shin Bone Alley is the name of
a new club that has been recently
organized just west of town, with j.
R. Murphy, president; A. E. Ben
nett, secretary Tommie Settle, treas
urer; Maj. Carson, orator; Pedrick
Kelley, outside guard; Morgan
Clemm, inside guard, and John j.
Bennett grand high mogul. Fol
further particulars, watch the col.
umns Of the Great Religious Weekly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

The Mexico Foundry is now run
ming in good shape. Farmers can
call in the morning for any casting
and take it home with them in the
evening. This is a big enterprise
for Mexico and should be well pat
ronized. There is only one way te
keep such interests with us, and thai
is to patronize them literally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

The Fish Commission of Missouri
has just published small book of
sixty-four pages, on Carp Culture,
with an Appendix on Native Fish.
II will be sent to residents Of Mis-
souri, free of charge. on application
and enclosure of three cents in pos
tage stamps. Apply to Phil, Kop
plin, Jr., Forest Park, st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

The meeting of the Republican
State Convention has been removed
from Moberly to Jefferson City, and
it will meet at the latter named place
at II o'clock, a. M, on the 9th inst,
at the hall Of representatives. Frank
James and the obe-Democrat were
the causes Of our sister city not re-
tanning the Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Read Joe & Vic Barth's new ad-
vertisemsnt. This enterprising firm
had an elegant display of clothing.
gents furnishing goods, &c, in the
floral hall at the fair last week, or
which they were awarded first prem
ium and q diploma.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

The sleeping car Of Miles Orton's
circus was burned last week. All in
the car were injured and several were
burned to death. This is the show
that Tom Bell and Walker Ragsdale
Of this city have been travelling with.
II they had not come home they
would surely have been in the cal
and perhaps killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility, disordered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of a bilious nature, by all
means procure q 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 will return ;
pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold a,
fifty cents bottle by ]. F. LLEw.
ELLYN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia,
says: my 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 70 try DIR. Kings New
Discovery. did so, with most crafty.
ing results. The first bottle relieved
her very much, and the second bottle
has absolutely cured her. She ha.
not had so good health for thirty
years"
Trial bottles free at j. T. LLEwEL
LYS's drug store. Large size sl.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

VIM. Dawson, B. P. Bailey, John
W. Pace and Noah Baynham Of Full
ton, were registered at the Ferris
House Tuesday. They were going to
Centralla as delegates to the Little
Bouue Femme Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Farmers, 1t Will Pay You to Paste
This In Your Hat.

When you bring your country pro-
duce, such as feathers, hides, wool,
sallow, &C., to market, look out and
don't sell it to street runners; they
will swindle you every time. If you
want the full market price and good,
correct weight, be sure to look up
SAM MORRIS; be will always pay you
.op prices in cash. HIS warehouse
is one and a half blocks northeast OF
public square, near Mexico Custom
Mill, and you can bet on him treating
you so that you Will call the second
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

The Lillian Brown "Jollities" at
the Opera House last night was a
tolerbly fair attraction. Their comic
opera was very light-so was the au-
dience. The manager made grand
kick because the house wasn't crowd
ed, and said it was the last small
town he would stop in. One dollar
we think, was a little steep for ad
mission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
The Advance stock Hydrant,

The Advance Stock Hydrant beats
them all in simplicity of construction
durability and efficiency. Save your
ponds, increase the weight of stock,
and always have constant ! supply
of pure water. For further infor-
nation, terms, &c, address j. s.
Campbell & Co., Quincy, Illinois.
2l-2w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Some scamp, under the cover of
darkness, Tuesday night went into
Frank Kilgore's grape arbor and stole
every particle of fruit on the vines,
thereby knocking us out of basket OF
nice grapes Frank had intended pre-
senting U.S. The thief also found his
sweet potato patch, and dug up and
carried off every potato in it. Since
Franks removal to town perhaps he
sleeps too soundly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Notice to TrespasserS

I hereby notify all trespassers, es'
pecially hunters, to keep off of my
farm, just northeast Of Mexico, OF
the Florida road, or I will prosecute
them to the full extent OF the law
GA word to the wise is sufficient.
21-2w JNo. SCHUMACHER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Ladies and gentlemen going to
and from trains will find q nice oyster
parlor at NJ. w. Schefftefs, opposite
the depot, where the finest bivalves
will be served in first-class style, at
all hours. l6.3t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
New Hummer.

We have received the handsome
Far Daily LEDGER from Mexico this
week. Bob is q hummer and always
makes an effort to ''get there Eli"
and generally gets there.-Wellsville
Vide A,rGke.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Louise Sylvester, supported by a
talented corps of artists, will, for the
first time in this city, produce their
popular play entitled "Freaks," a
comedy in four acts, the funniest
play Of the day, a pronounced sue
cess. This attraction possesses con-
siderable merit and is no doubt 8
worthy one. They play this week in
Chicago. This attraction will appear
here Friday evening, Sept. 10th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
And here also

Our friend, Arthur Paul, of the
Merchants Hotel, at Moberly,
came down yesterday. He says he
ran "a-fouT of the base ball boys in
that city on their way to Sedalia, and
the last he saw of Bob White he was
fast asleep with both feet in his white
plug hat. But this surely is mis-
take, unless Bob has got bigger hal
since he left here. En- route home
the Browns will tackle the Moberl,
nine on Friday. if game can be ar
ranged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Hardin College.

A large number of young ladies
are daily arriving to attend Hardin
College. This school is opening
with brighter prospects than ever
before. It is truly the Vassar of the
West.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

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.. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Thos. c. White, a young son of
Milton White, who lives at Florida,
in Monroe county, last Saturday late
in the afternoon had the misfortune
TO have both bis feet painfully crush
ed by train at Centralia. The fam
lily of the injured youth were visiting
friends at the latter place when the
accident occurred. The surgeons say
his limbs can be saved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04

Messrs. Frank Robertson, Harry
Hiner and Aaron Frank, all good mu'
slcians, have the thanks of the writer
for q sweet serenade the other even
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
ss0liyette."

Jenny Woltz and her special COM
pany, will appear at the Opera House
on Tuesday evening, Sept. 9th, in the
charming opera of ''Olivette," with
gorgeous costumes and fine stage sit
tings. The chmpany carries the finest
set of scenery on the road. Popular
prices-25, 35, so and rs cents.
Boxes $500 and $500 Reserved
seats at Kabriche's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-09-04
Reduced Fare to M0herlY.

All railroads running into Moberly
will carry passengers atreduced rates
to the fair to be held in that city
commencing Sept. 9th and continuing
five days, The wabash train going
to Moberly leaves here at 4:57; ar
rives there at 8. Returning. leaves
Moberly at 6 o'clock. All stock and
articles exhibited at the fair will be
returned free of charge.