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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-03-26
Farm For Sale in MiddIesex.

The subscribers have farm of about IT'S Said
farm Ia well timbered, there being about so of
woodlar d, about equally timbered with hard and soft
wood; nice spruce timber and plenty of bark;
good sugar orchard with sugar house singled, arch
built solid ledge and easy to carry aso second
growth sugar orchard besdes could If desired get 900
trees to sugar easy said farm has good pastuIng and
tage land to cultivate and in good condition
The buildings burned in August 1882. but there
good foundation left for replacing buildings; cellar wall
cemented and splendid hard bottom; granite under
pnning to house when burned, which is still there.
good garden with granite posts and picket fence around
it. There is good string of lesd pipe laid from the
spring TO the building spot and cold spring for butter
purposes besides. There is also good apple orchard.
Said farm IL situated about two miles from MiddeseX
village and about five miles from Montpelier village.
The wood lot ia about two miles from the railroad and
getting wood off, For further particulars call ON
A. :. Wiley and Ralph Wiley.
Montpelier, VT, March TO- 1884 1916
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Why pretty girls don't wear wells
TOO.
! When John Greasy is going to give
that Leap Year ball.
Who killed that thrush and canary
bird-Chauncey Or Bennett.
If our streets are not scrupulously
clean and our alleys marveis of filth.
The reason why T. L. Easily would
not do without the LEDGER for 500
per year.
If IS. F. Wright and wife" OF
Centralia did not register at one of our
hotels under assumed names.
If the ''lady friend of the LEDGER
really thinks Bob White never heard
THAT good item in regard to her."
IT there is really a man in Mexico
Pc mean that by leaning up against 8
Free he makes it wither and die.
Why people who have great big
walnut logs IN their own houses try
10 find the tooth-pick of d~issention
n their neighbors' houses.
If it wasn't ''all hands round and
keep 'er-diggin'" at Thornton Da.
fis' ball last night. Billie Gregg and
pay Bennett attended in a s.close"
falriage.
Why single and married men ruin
their regulations, business and hap
piness by attention to women who
are neither their wives, mothers, sis.
tiers, cousins Or aunts.
If the young man who thought he
was kicking n of the boys on the
shins coming down stairs at the Ope.
ra House, knows it vas a beautiful
young lady he was stepping on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
FROM FARBER.
There is stillla few cases of diphthe.
ria in and around Farber.

There is stillla few cases of diphthe.
ria ia and around Farber.
Trade of all kinds is brisk, and
money seems to be plentiful.
Rigsley lectures on temperance
Tuesday and Wednesday nights Of
this week.
Ed. W. H. Hook preached a series
of sermons here last week to large
and appreciative audiences.
On Friday night, Feb. LIST, Rev.
Martindale, Presiding Elder, will
preach here /; also on Sabbath follow.
ing at 2 O'Clock.
Rev. Wheeler, of the New Light
persuasion, commenced a protracted
meeting last Saturday night, which
continued till Monday night.
There is a great deal of corn com
ing to Farber. 1t seems to be a grea'
corn centre. On Saturday the Gray
boys hauled to the elevator ITO bush
| els of corr in the ear.
Last Thursday the heaviest load C.
corn was hauled up In Purdy's eleva
tor that has been hauled during tn
winter by two horses, owned by Will
| Cowly-1O8 bushels and 20 pounds
in the ear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Miss Helen Potter. the distinguish
ed reader and impersonator, will give
one of her select entertainments at
Hardin College tomorrow (Friday)
night. By oil means you should go
and hear her, as it will be a rare lit
erary treat. Miss Potter possesses
extraordinary vocal powers her voice
is very sweet and of great compass.
and her enunciation is clear and dis
tinct. The Lyceum Monthly says:
LAS a public woman she stands ut
terly above %reproach; as a private
person, she is loyal and lovable.
Generous to her friends, just to her
foes, large hearted, fine grained, hon.
est and fearless of superior intellect
and undoubted attainment she stands
prominently among the women whom
all womanhood should delight c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
New West for January.

We have just received from Jas. +.
Agar, General Agent Union Pacific
r. R., ST. Louis, a copy of this real
ly valuable publication. The Ne~
West is published in Denver, and in
the future will be published monthly.
This edition is rich in valuable sta
tistics and information. not only in
relation to Colorado. but the whole
great west, principally Wyoming and
Idaho. The lstter Territory is now
being opened upby the New Oregon
Short Line of the Union Pacific K. K
which runs through the centre OF the
same and passes through the best
mining, farming and grazing lands in
the world. Parties desiring copies Of
this paper can procure the same BY
addressing Mr.. Aglar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

~ F=
W. A. Morris says he is still on the
cut-l3 pounds choice New Orleans
sugar for 81; 10 pounds pure granu'
lated sugar for 81 10 pounds stand
ard A sugar for 81; coffee, 6 to 10
pounds, for 81; the best soda for :
cents a pound, and everything else in
proportion, and buys all kinds Of pro
duce, live turkies, live chickens, live
geese, ducks, red birds, large owls
and all kinds of game in season
Come in and see me /; l will treat yor
the best / know how.
w, A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
These are Ssifd Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the react
OF suffering humanity, truly is Elec.
trie Bitters. Inactivity Of the Liver,
Billiousness. Jaundice, Constipation,
Weak Kidneys, or any disease of the
urinary organs, or who ever requires
An appetizer, tonic or mild stimnlant,
will always findElectric Bitters the besi
and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
Or money refunded. Sold 1t Eft,
cents q bottle by j. F. Liewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
SILAS SMITH.
A Testimonial of His Character by
One Of his Young Masters, In q
Letter Written to o. Hit, Esq.

Orlando Hit. ESQ.,, Mexico, Mo.
DYERsBuRG, Tenn, Nov. 18th,
18s3.-My Dear Sir:-I received a
letter from a former servant, ST.
Smith, informing me that he vas in
trouble, being under indictment for
crime of which he is innocent, asking
me to please write to you and inform
you of his character aud service with
in the Confederate army. He
wanted pecuniary aid, but this l could
not render, in consequence of i'll
health, having necessitated almost a
years absence from home, and nee
essarily a loss Of business for the
same length of time. If I could as
sist him I would be more than willing
to do So. He served me faithfully
during the entire four years of the
war, returning to me even after fall
ing into the hands of the enemy from
being too i'll to travel on Bragg's
march into Kentucky. Twas a mem
Der of the 4th Tennessee Infantry. ]
have never known anything wrong OF
81. He and the family from which
he sprung, were slaves Of my fathers,
and all have good characters. Any
thing you a do for him will be ap'
preciated by myself, as well as his
many other friends here.
Respectfully, &C.,
w. A. FowLKEs, NJ. d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Perry Hack Line-Time Table Chang.
ed September 10Th.

Mexico, Perry and New London
stage line leaves Perry for Mexico ev-
cry Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
promptly at Z q. m, arriving at Mex
leo at IL m. Leaves Mexico for Per-
~ every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, promptly at 8 8. m. arriving
at Perry at IL m. same day. Leaves
Perry for New London every Mon.
day, Wednesday and Friday, prompt.
ly at Z q. m., arriving at New Lon.
don at ~ m. same day. Leaves New
London for Perry every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday, promptly a
8 a. M, arriving at Perry at IL m,
same day. Firstclass hacks and
teams and the travelling public accom-.
modated generally. Passengers vii
please call at P~ostoffice at each place
A. A. WHITE, Prop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Abbey's Grand italian Opera.

For the above the Wabash, st.
Louis and Pacific and Chicago & Al
ton railways will sell excursion tickets
to st. Louis and return at $40 fol
the round trip. Tickets sold Febru-
airy 5th, good to return Feb. 9th.
f. S. WILSON, Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
A Pleasant Party.

The residence of Mr.. Joel Guthrie
was all aglow with merriment Tuesday
evening, it being the occasion Of the
birthday of their daughter, Miss
Marie. There were twenty-five Or thir-
ty couples present and the evening
was delightfully."- spent. the principal
feature being a candy pulling-the
one feature alone being suggestive OF
fun. 1t was away after midnight
when the party dispersed, all wishing
Miss Marie many happy returns Of
the day and n long and merry future
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

If you are indebted to 4. A. Shoot
man & Co. you had better call and
settle your account and save trouble
and costs. 42.tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
No Experiment,

With q majority Of people it Is no ex-
pertinent that DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup Is sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, Pains In the Lungs, Soreness in
the Chest. etc, but for those who doubt,
ask yonr ncfghbors who have used (, or
get . free sample OF Dobyns & Gibbs,
druggists, Mexico, no. Regular size 50
cents and oI.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Bob Torreyson, formerly proprietor
of the cigar store under the Ringo
House, is non est up-stump-a- bus-non
come-at-a-bus. so to breathe. He
left for parts unknown Saturday and
did not even leave his wife and chill
dren q lock his hsrr. Foul play is not
considered the cause,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Thanks, Friends.

We desire in this manner to return
our sincere thanks to the kind ladies
and gentlemen who aided Us Iat. the
|bedsids aaring the illness Of bur little
boy, Hermann, and also for their
sympatlnes extended in our sad be-
rea5ement at our little ones death.
Mn. AND Mrs. W. WE4TKR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Want of confidence accounts for half Of
the business failures Of to-day. Dobyns
Z Gibbs the druggists, are not liable to
fall for the want Of condolences In DR..
Bosanko's Cough aud Lung Syrup, for
they give awasa bottle free to all who
are suffering with Coughs, Colds, As,h-
ma, Consumption and ali affections Of
the Throat and Lungs, .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
1905 600 Dressed TURKEYS wanted.

l will pay the highest market price
in cash for all kinds of poultry and
game l a get. Call and see me
before you sell. SAM NORRIS,
IS Pun liz blocks northeast square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever sores, Cancers, Piles,
Chiiblains. Corns, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptions. Guar
anteed TO cure in every instance. or
money refunded. % cents per box.
For sale BY j. T. LlewelIyn. s-lyr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

W. II. Norris is sole agent in Mex
leo for the celebrated pearl O'Fal.
Ion Flour" This -four is made by
the "new process from the best st.
Charles county wheat, and 10 guaran.
teed to give entire satisfaction. 4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
EXCITEMENT,

"what causes the great rush at Dob
yns & Gibbs Drug storet" The free
distribution Of sample bottles Of DIT.
Bosanko's coagh and Lung syrup. the
most popular remedy for Coughs. Colds,
sConsamption sBd Bronchitis now ON the
MARKET. Regular sire 50 csnss and d OF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
4 Good Chance.

Anyone wanting to trade a farm
for a good general store in a live
country town, can hear something to
bis advantage by calling at the LEDGER
office. Terms reasonable. 2atf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Correct,

John Maloney. formerly OF the firm
OF Maloney & Roden, has been in
Mexico this week. He says if he
owes You anything, to let him know
and he will pay. lie also wants all
who owe him to leave the money with
Il. +. Roden. an.2r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

II you want q remedy thst will
stop that cough, that is soothing and
healing to the lungs. 60 to your drug
gist, j. r. LIewellyn, and get a SO
cent bottle of Glasses German Cough
Syrup. II is the best known remedy
in the world for coughs and colds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
wfde.aWake Men.

A paper works for its town, does
something every day for il, advances
the intersss d is citizens, draws
trade, puss money into ths pecket Of
the hnisfn6ss men, md Odds g the
prosperity and wel1-beingof all.
WideSaake, iberstninded aeae1ness
men reciprocase for slr these geleral
nd specisl d@yofs by i good patron
And, at the same time. other men,
shile they derive great benefit
do not spend cent with the news
paper, but do all in their power g
pull 1t down BY fault-finding and Dor,
| rowing their nezghbor's paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

AGENTS WANTED.-I want to secure
the services OF an energetic young
man in each township in this and adj
joining counties. Call on j. II. Ste
venson, Windsor Hotel, Mexico, Mo-,
within next two weeks. 41-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Par Tn.

Ii you don't want the LEDGER
any longer drop us s postal. Stop
and pay up if you don't want il. II
you do want it, pay up. We have TO
pay bills, and must be paid in
order to give you a good paper. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Mg. AND Mrs.

J. D. Faulkner, representing Clafiin
& Thayer, Wholesale boot and shoe
dealers, st. Louis, was in town Tues
day. Jim is q clever, whote-souled
fellow, and one of the most popufar
travelling men on the read.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
10000 TURKEYS Wanted.

Will pay the highest market price
in cash for early fat turkeys. Want
them dressed for Eastern market.
Before you sell your turkeys, come
and e w. A. MORRIS.
9stf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

DIR. Lee oficiated in a neat manner
at tue funeral Of DR.. McDearmon,
who was an Unisersaiist, firm in his
faith, and requested that no one, not
of the same mind, make any remarks
at his grave
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Mrs. Jane Casford, mother of Mrs.
Waddingham, died Tuesday night at
the residence of her daughter On
Promenade street, aged Sc years.
Funeral services were conducted from
the house yesterday at 5 O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

The c. & A. r. r. Co. have put
up street lamps at the crossings.
They have eve been lighted. Who's
business is it to attend to this?, f
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

A young lady from Mexico says
she saw Erastus Shepherd in New
Orleans last week. So the rumor of
his suicide was false.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Woodward & Son can furnish an
abstract to any piece of land in Au-
drain county, No., on reasonable
terms. Aft
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Eighty acres, situated l IL miles
southeast of Benton City, on reason
able terms. Good location, land new.
and new house on the premises. APP
ply to JOSEPH 'oGT,
42-3t Benton City, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Last Chance !

The Triple Alliance order will
send off assessment and annual dues
to morrow February 1st.) Every
member who has not paid up, come
and settle with me At once.
SAN. Mokn1s, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Coal for Sale,

Coal in the bank, 8 cents a bushel
delivered in Mexico at reasonable
prices. Our coal is good and will be
sold as cheap as the cheapest.
1927. B. F. O'REAR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Go clear around the square to buy
your groceries from C. +. Yerger.
You will save money. He keeps the
best and sells the cheapest. He pays
cash for produce. IS Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

A very Interesting injecting was
held at the ME. Church Tuesday eve.
Instead of the usual prayer meeting a
church conference. which consisted
Of a happy mingling Of members, was
held. They talked of the good work
done in the past year, of the numer-
GUS charities spread broadcast and q
great many other matters that made
the meeting one of much profit 70 all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

We are glad to know that steps
will be taken at once to have a meet
ing of the members of the gun club
and revive the weekly shoots.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

A large cur dog was run over By .
freight train Wednesday morning,
and had oil four legs cut of. The suf-
feripg brute was shot by some d til
railroad employees.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

DIR. LaRue is home again. He
says he has not been in Kansas. but
has been in Louisiana on professional
business, and is now in Mexico again
and will be pleased to see bis friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Dick See, colored, is in Jail for
seducing a dusky maiden. This is
the first instance of the kind we ever
heard of. ~-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement of James Pas
the old reliable saddle and
harness maker, in this issue of the
LEDGER. Mr.. Pasqueth, for the
spring tlade, will make a speciality OF
the celebrated Spooner Collar, now
used in the stables of the Missouri,
Union, Lindell and Cass avenue
railway companies, st. Louis, and
all cheerfully testify to its merits.
Mr.. Pasqueth has been in business in
Mexico for over thirty years, and has
won the name of the 'Old Reliable
for his honesty and fair dealing. We
ask you to read his advertisement, and
| call and see him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Iii. Chal Green. nee Miss MoIlis
Shootman, has been visiting friends
in Mexico. We are gladzto knew
she lie doing a fine business 1t Boon
| rifle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Miss Nora Reid, a young girl IL
years old, broke her arm at the skat-
ing rink last week. Under the skill
full carr of DR.. Pipino she is fast re-
covering.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Mr.. James Galloway this week sold
C. D. Hudson of Saline county, SO
head of cattle, averaging 1886 lbs,
at 6 cents also so hogs to Hlsey &
Co. for 5 cents. He also bought 10C
head of 2 and 3 year-old cattle from
Jake Maddox of Galloway county. fol
s63 per head. - Is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
H DOWNING LAW.

MANY complaints are Oetng made
concerning violation Of the Downing
Law. These come mainly from districts
where communities suffer illegal d.
munition of their public revenues,
and experience at the same time the
evils attendant upon unlicensed and,
therefore, unregulated sale of intoxi-
cants, and are worthy of the fairest
and fullest consideration. =
Wherever the provisions of the
Downing law have been complied
with, there has been great increase of
the public revenue without additional
drunkenness. 1t is only IN St Louis,
to which some of its restrictions are
inappllcable, that reasonable complaint
has been made against its require
ments. Prohlhitionists themselves
consider it a great Improvement up IL
former legislation, and are doing their
utmost to enforce it. Here in Mex
leo, whatever else the Downing law
may have failed to do, it has furnish
ed the means of making important
improvements, which, without some
such enactment, would not have been
thought of. or, if inaugurated, would
have been heavy additional burdens
upon taxpayers.
The Downing Law was enacted to
convert to public use, as far as is
just and proper, that which is derived
from what is in every well regulated
community necessarily a monopoly
and the only way such a statute can
have fair trial is to carry out its pro-
visions. If intoxicants can be re-
tailed without license while such a
law is On the statute book, not only
will the public ven it contem-
plates be destroyed and the business
of dealing in them pass to those
that by their evasion of taxation give
indisputable evidence of their unwor-
thiness to be entrusted with an excep-
tional means of making money; but
the question of saloon-keeping will
hereafter be n having no middle
ground between the freest license and
the most restricted prohibition.
Whenever u county and its town.
ships and cities conclude to abandon
taxation of saloons a county court
and city councils can be elected to
test the alleged virtues Of attempted
compulsory morality and prohibition
but until that shall be done and the
sale of intoxicants thereby made 6
more dangerous and seductive mo.
nopoly than it has ever yet been in
this State, justice to those who under
existing use of the Downing law con-
tribute so much to the collection Of
the public revenue and the relief OF
ordinary taxation demands, that wha'
is mostly an involuntary and thank
less service should be made lmpossi
| BILE of being in any way avoided,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Grand Benefit

At the Skating Rink Friday night,
| for the benefit of little Miss Nora
| Reid. Admission, 25 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Ed. Wigginton says it is hard to
speak against skating Kinks and opera
houses, if you want young people
| present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

WANTED.-A few boarders in pri-
vate family. Every effort will he
made to make every thing home-like.
Sat-. MRS. DIR. McDEARMoN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Rupture!

and cured wthoutsu surgical pentiOn, truss torture or detndon from labor by Dr. j.
A. ShHmans system. Patients from aboad can receive treatment ad leave for home same
day. rupture and truxess cause nmbgok idneyan md bladder affections affect the nervous sys
irmeleda and prnfiveso undneSn toedb b Dr. eman neatment Book. with continuous
endorsements for the pastt hhryfve years from physicians merchants cergymen, farmers, and
Louis 10, hasa altered thu Gkenesss Of cmd patents Dr. shermans Ihstmted pamphlets
Aled men 10 peronate then. and publishes themA pauentsh he has cured. This bold fraud. to
sdnpe thea afflicted Ii fully exposed in an nuuNraed circular which K sentto an one wow rtsfH
ma a"f DT gs aa eoasas Fl 5sn aa ieae YaHeo s nc ss 80 xs' BBma HT M@ RS" r @s ssse aa ,S s@ urea,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Barney Hooton has purchased the
billiard hall of Harrison & McIntire.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Miss Moliie Satterthwait, Of Lo-
gansport, Ind, is visiting Miss Laura
Riley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
The School Girl at the Rink,

Some very amusing occurrences
happen to the school girl at the rink.
1t is a well-known fact that she has
not the peculiar mack of ''catching
on that other girls possess, and in
variably makes some ridiculous blum
der which furnishes abundance of
fun for the spectators. We noticed
a school girl receive a fall at the rink
last Saturday that from appearances
would have killed an ordinary person,
but by some miraculous turn it did
not injure her in the least.
She had walked AROUND the room
two or three times when she got a
kind of sneaking idea into her head
that she could skate, so she struck
out, but got her feet 80 far apart that
she had to be lifted into position
again. Then she tried it once more,
and moved along pretty we'll until she
got about half around when she sud-
denly balanced herself On her left
foot,gesticulated wildly with her right,
clawed the air dexteriously with her
hands and finally sat down with such
violence her jaw teeth were dislocat-
ed. She did not wait to get up but
took her skates off right where she
sat, grabbed up the skirts of her
dress in both hands and made a direct
march for the college. We have
heard of no serious injury the dear
girl sustained, but We imagine the
young lady feels quite sore owe the
matter, but of course she couldn't
help it. We would like to see her at
the rink again Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31

Prof. Address and his wonderful
performing birds at Opera House to-
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
THE MARKETS.
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
REC WEEKLY FOR THE LEDGKR BY
A. D. JACKSON & co.

DEALERS IN
ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES,
Provisions, Flour, Feed, Salt, Glass and Queens
ware-all sold low for cash.of exchange for
all kinds Of country produce. Come and see
us-EAsT SID SQUARE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-31
Money to Loan
on good farms at 6 and z per cent.
IL tt LAKENAS & BARNES,

For Sale.
Choice Clover. Timothy, Hungari-
an, German Millett aud Blue grass
seed at the lowest cash price. Also,
Landreth's celebrated garden seeds.
43 tt, BICKLEr & MocsE.