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Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

At the cit~yselection in Miami, Mo-,
last Tuesday, the boys hsd a WARN
time" as there were about five or
six dozen, candidates in the C for
the various offices. What was known
as The Boys Ticket" won the day.
All are good men. The following is
the ticket: Mayor, j. F. Webster.
Councilmen. G.. n. Jackson, W. S.
Brown, VIM. Bishop, j. A. Jessup.
City Marshal, Jas. F. Vaughan. Jim
will make good marshal, and, as he
is soon to lead to Hymen's altar one
of Miami's falrest and sweetest girls,
he will also make q good and noble
husband. Won't he Phil?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
School District Conventions.

Last week We wrote personal let
tiers to the members of the Democrat
.Ic Central Committee of Audrain
county, and asked if they were infa-
vor of aprimafy election oil Il prima-
ry convention this fall. We have re-
ceiyed a reply from all but one Oh
two, and without a single exception,
they favor The school district conven-
ton, such as we had two years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
At the Produce Exchange.

ssI'u have to consult with a doc
tor. I'm not WE'LL
..wh. It is your trouhle?"
II sleep to much, 1 can't keep my
ewes omen. / think / ought to be
bled."
II can tell you what will spare
YOUR eyes and keep them open. just
YOU let me sell you 10000 bushels
of MAY wheat and you will not be
able to get a wink of sleep as long as
YOU have it ON your hands. v iat IS
riches without healths'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The late returns from all city cleo
tons show more and more, that the
country is going Democratic in 1884.
Keep it up, boys, the way you have
started, and let the tariff 90 to-
New England.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Building Boom.

There is going to be quite a num-
Der of new buildings erected in Mex
leo this season. G. w. Baker is 60
ing to erect a fine livery stable where
the old Hardin house was. Mr..
Hunter, the contractor, is gong tc
put up a fine house on Monroe
street, and L. Phillip will finish hi:
large dwelling. Mr.. Costello is
building in south Mexico. l.. H.
Moore is putting up a neat cottage.
W. W. Fry is going to build a large
dwelling. J. D. Tucker will finisf
his house, and several fine store
rooms will be erected on streets ad
joining the public square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Billie Carter has got a corner on
tomato catsup. Ben Rodman is the
only authorized agent for this city.
The catsup is manufactured by Jesse
#O'Neal and John Batterton, and is
said to be of a superior quality. Car
ter says there's millions IN it. Orders
left with Carter or Rodman will re-
ceive prompt attention. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

NJ. L. Raftery has been brought
out by his friends as a candidate for
county judge from the eastern dis
trict.a His CALI is a large one, and
composed of gooo men. Mike is
a good man, a thorough democrat and
has a host of good staunch friends.
At the proper time he will answer the
call. We do not know whether
Judge Griggsby wi be a candidate
or not. These are 9th good men,
and the county affa. would not suf-
fer in the hands of G. her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
An Answer Wanted.

Can any onetbring us 4 case OF Kidney
or Liver complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they
can not, as thousands of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bitters, will
prove. Bright's disease, diabetes, weak
back, OF any urinary complaint quickly
cured. They purify the blood, regulate
the bowels, and acts directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed.
For sale at so cents a bottle by j. +.
LLEwELLYN. 52-iy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The Paris appeal is in favor of
primary school district conventions.
The nearer to the people the pri-
maries can be brought the better, and
while the school district plan is good
we often think a regular old~-fashioa-
ed prinsary Is the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

= For SALE.-A desirable residence
property in South Mexico, in Ruloff's
block, one block east of Jefferson
street. If SOLD IN this month will be
sold at a bargain. Apply at Mrs. b.
Giascock's. Mas. FL. S. CLARK. .
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The LEDGER reported some time
since, that it was thought Colisen
Singer of this county, had drowned
himself at Louisiana, Mo. Nothing
a be heard from him, and there is
not much doubt but that he is dead,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

This week we announce DR.. W. ii.
Lee as a candidate for county treas
urer. DIR. Lee is a most worthy man,
a thoroughbred Democrat. known TO
every citizen and voter in the county.
II elected, he will make a good
~officer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Coates & RTe,

Mr.. J.sQuarless Coates, who for
some, time has been clerking for
Bowers & Ries, left to-day for Mexi-
co, Missouri, where he will go into
the livery business with his brother.
having bought a half interest in the
establishment. We recommend him
to the citizens of Mexico as being an
upright business man, and wish him
success in hissnew home-Moberly
Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Rodemyer, of the Centralia Guard,
who was IN Mexico last week, says:
1--WE found Capt. Shea to he a genial.
whoie-souled gentleman, and the OFF,
GERS of the Centralia Light Guards
were most royalty entertained by the
entire Mexico Board"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
FRUMENTINE.

a preparation of rock candy, Old rye whis.
Ky, pure glyeerine, wild cherry and hypo-
phosphites. Excellent for coughs, colds
and consumption, and all throat and lung
troubles A splendid tonic and appetiser.
Manufactured by IT.. Gadwaslsder IL Co.
Chemists, Saint Louis, Mo. For sale by
L. p. Smothers, Druggist, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The following is the idea of good
journalism: II acquired a style of
fearless and independent Journalism
which | still retain. / Can write up
things that never occurred with a
mastery and graphic hand. Then,
if they occur afterward, | am CRATE
FIJI; if not. 1 how to the inevitable
and smother my chagrin."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

lhe gentleman you are looking at
has not lost anything. He looks like
a weil-fed, well-dresse,l, well-feelinp.
weli-fxed citizen. He has a rocket
iaii OF money and Il long bank ac-
count. He i at church with his
family, They are arraved M silk.
satin and fine linen. They are all
ieeh"s "eli over the hope of a short
serin"D and The certainty of a long
fit"ner. All these things should make
our friend happy. Still something
seems TO bother him. He is diving
hfst INTO II pocket then into an
Other. Deeper and deeper he goes
each time and still is not happy; al
though he brings to light a handful
CT coin from $50 gold pieces to dime
silver shiners-a frown greets each
haul. The gentleman with the con-
trlbutlon bcX keeps waiting; the au-
dlence grows restless and the minis
ter nervous as our friend, makes one
more excursion into the ~capavious
depths of his well-lined pockets, NUT
tering, II know it is there. for |
went up town expressly for it this
morning." He is looking for s"me
piece of money, smaller than a dime,
to put into the contribution box. He
found it. He smiled. The gentle
man with the contribution box SAYS,
"Thank you'll" The minister prayed.
The congregation groaned. The sun
went under a cloud. The heather
rejolced at the condition and the
Ruler of the Universe thought, Die
L make such men after my own
image"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Fred Bell the Architect.

NJ. F. Bell, one of the leading men
CT Fulton. and perhaps the best arch
itect in the State, used to be a citizen
of Mexico. FREQ one of the most
go-ahead men in e Kingdom of
Galway. He is )anager of the
telephone exchange, largely interested
in the pottery and other industries.
besides attending to a large line of
fine architect work. In this issue of
the LEDGER will be found the cut If
his elegant little cottage. He got up
The plans for al! the State institutions
In this portion of Missouri, and has
just completed the plans for a $2O,-
600 bank at Lexington. He cannot
be surpassed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

~ AT the last regular meeting of the
Mexico Division, No. 81, Sons of
Temperance, the following officers
were Installed for the ensuing quar-
ter, viz: Rev. j. e. Armstrong, W.
P; Mrs. NJ. F. Gibbs, W. A.; John
+. Tickets, r. S.. Miss Alice Wales,
AR. s., James Griffee, f. S.; Miss
Mary Bourne, Treas. Rev. JAS. F.
Smith, Chaplsin Rudolph Keeton,
fC. Miss Mary Wright, A. c.; Miss
Bessie Mckinley, 1. S.. James Mich
ole n - zE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

There are nearly GOO patients in
tue insane asylum at Fulton; 800 pu-
pills attending the deaf and dumb in
stitution; $50 scholars at Westmin-
ster and l35 at the Synodical Female
College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
The Eesf Eiour

L have the best of St. Charles
Roller Flour. 1t cannot be beaten.
All who try it like it. Slrap. coli
and see for yourseIf. s
51-1w W. 4. MuRsis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Fine Chance for Good Men.

Good salesman can make from five
to twenty-five dollars per day, With
small investment, Apply TO John
ston Bros. Room "a CentlaI-Ringo
Hotel. 4G-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Gausn afraiiura

Want OF confidence accounts for half OF
the business failures Of To-day. Dohrns
sGfbs,s The druggists, are not liable -t6
fail for Che want Of confidence ia DR..
bosanko's eonsii and Lang sSny,, for
they gise away a bottle fss. 70 n sl,o
are suffering with oosehs. Colds, asth-
ma, Consumption spd ali affections Of
the Throat and Lung.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Fulton is growing rs fast as any
town in the State. Some of the
most enterprising ana wealthy men
are pushing all kinds Of improve
meuts, ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Tripping along the street, feeling
gay and happy as she is, we have II
of Hardin Colleges most beautiful
girls. She pauses as she sees in front
of her, on the sidewalk, a small but
neatly wrapped package. She looks
at it; then all around then goes on
her way without picking it up. She
goes to the poStotfice, gets a letter,
does not open it until she is in some
secluded spot. For once her curiosi-
ty has to wait. She meets a friend
who hands her q package from
home" She says, Very well; send
it out to the college" All without
any apparent joy. For whole day
she Is without curiosity. Void of all
outside joy or sorrow, at whatever
appears, or appears to appear, she
does not propose to be April fooled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

When the Lawn Tennis Club will
be revived.
Why winter don't get out of the
lap of spring.
What Col. Pratt thinks of that
long fish story.
What has gotten the matter with
the Sunday law.
How many amateur detectives we
have in Mexico.
If Waddingham's park won't be
the popular resort. 8.
Why Mexico and Fulton can not
be united by telephone.
If our farmers are preparing to
raise something for the fair.
When the school children will tire
of asking for picture cards. r
Why Col. Waddingham don't buy
and improve Allison's Springs.
Which one of tn 1''bad boys" 60
our young friend was stuck on.
What ". I. Lott, Jr., of Rush
Hill, had in his box last Saturday.
If the Fulton merchants won't find
it pays to advertise i'll the LEDGER.
If Fulton should not be proud of
her schools and State Institutions 4
When Mexico and Fulton are gong
to have that match game of base balL
If it is not about time for the old
settlers to be preparing for reunions.
Where you can find more patriotic
and hospitable people than in Gala
way county.
Why -four don't go down a little
with wheat % cents a bushel cheaper
than it a
If our Alb really appeared as the
heavy william in a play at Bowling
Green last week.
If we are going to have a regular
beer garden this summer, or if the
boys only have Sunday pIcnics.
If Gene Tomlinson has really gone
into the post hole business, and if hi
is not the most industrious, go-ahead
get-up-and-get, slick, noble, tony am
grand young mar in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Sam Morris

Sam M0fE9S2
Pays the following prices THIS week in
spot cash:
Hen eggs, 10 cents per dOz.
Goose eggs. 90 cents per doz.
@=1r POULTRY.
Live hen turkeys. u cents Il III. -.
Live gobler turkeys, 9 cents per b.
Live choice chickens, - - 10 y 80 a doZ.
HIDES.
Nc. ! greensbeef hides. cured. : To : 1-2 cents.
No. l dry flint hides, IS to 10 cents a pound.
Full wool peits, - cents 10 81 -.
FEATHERS.
Prime live geese feathers, u to 5Go per Id. -
Prime live duck feathers, - 10 soc.
Old and mixed feathers. ,, 10 ;Je per III.
TALLow AND BfESWAX.
Prime tallOw, 6 To 6 IL.
Prime beeSwaX, p to 3Oc.
Poultry very scarce and eagerly Sought for.
Hides, wool. fufs, feathers steady. In fact,
everything continues strong, with ii good pros
pect for still better prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Garrett 4 Niece are snuare men
to deal with. Sell goods cheap and
solicit a share of public patronage.
Call and see Them. sI-4w
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

1t is Conceded that the colts of Mis-
souri, Clay Che number of his get
c~onsidcred) have sold for more mon.
ey than the COTS of any other horse
that has ever made assrsson in this
community. 5I-s,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Go to Yerger's and get the boss
musical organ-cheap and complete.
Call and see it. 35-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
III

What is the matter with our Young
friend? He looks as though he had
been through the war with an army
of hook agents. His face reminds us
of Il burned district in a beautiful
city. He walks lame and talks with
q stutter, one of his arms is in q
sling and his leg is in splinters. He
might have been in a cyclone and
come out better for several of his
teeth have gone where his last meal
went. He has m awning e his
right eye that looks worse than that
in front of any store in Mexico. He
is not we'll in any sense of the word.
He needs a doctor, q carpenter. a
hospital. A few years of careful
nursing may save his life but he
will never be pretty again. He caught
behind the bat during a base ball
game while Bass" Bush pitched.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The large residence of James Trim
BILE, near Santa Fe, was burned last
week. The fire originated from a de-
fective lue. Loss about $4,000; one
half insured. The family had to
hustle to get out alive. Wood Trim
bic, of this city, is a son of the owner
of the burned property. Defective
Hues are the cause of most Of our
fires. Persons having houses erected
should be careful to have their fiues
we'll built.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Insure with r. s. Steele IN the
Sunfre of London and the TIpders'
of Chicago, two of the best eompa-
MES in the world. Stiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Go clear around the square to buy

Go clear around the square to buy
your groceries from c. F. Yerger.
You will save money. He keeps the
best and sells the cheapest HE pays
cash for produce. 30 tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Woodward & Son can furnish an
abstract to any piece of land in Au-
drain county, No., on reasonable
terms. 42-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Ledger Job Office,

The LEDGER has added a large
line of new type, secured more print.
ers and enlarged its composing rooms.
We are now prepared to DO all kinds
of job work on short notice. we
defy competition in styles and prices
You cannot get better printihg cheap.
er any where in the State. If
Watches, clocks aud iewelry re.
paired al g ID If" 43Stf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

For ladies' cheap hats and bonnets,
call at the new millinery store IF Mr..
Sontag, at j. Sontags Notien Store.
Washington Street. . I-t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
DIR. vRAxaEKs aoos RrrrEas.

DR. FRAxfkks ROOg RITTERs.
Fraziesss Boot litter. are moi a dram
mop eesefa9es oat sfe strictly medicinal
10 every sense. Tbs act stropoir unoY
the Liver and Kldneys, Keep the bowels
open and regular, make The weak staony
heal the lungs, busIa slYs the nerves SrT
cleanse the blood and system Of eve
hnpurays solo ~ Druggists. gi9aa,
pH. fsAzIEsss sa1RJc oIsfHExT.
A sure cure fur Little tsrufx n ia.
Skin, Rough sk!at etc. L sHl reusrts
that roushness from the hands ana fscs
and make ron beautiful. Price So. Nm.
by mail.
FE.zrE. NEp1e1ss Co, rsu.a-
llsssiend, OH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Miss Maggie Dingle, one of Mexi-
co.'s most worthy and accomplished
young ladies', IA married yesterday
to j. H. Sims, a prominent citizen
of Jacksonville, Mo. The LEDGER
extends congratulations and wishes
the happy couple a long and prosper
Gus life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
ExCITEMENE

"What causes the great rush at Dob
n s Gibbs Drag sforc5" The free
distribution Of saHaple botiies of Dr.
Bosanko's Cough aud Lung Syrup, the
most popular remedy for coagils, leIis,
Consumption and BRONCHITIS now n The
market. Regular size % cents and 81 90
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
Usual Pressure.

We see an anonymous local going
tile rounds of the press that u. E.
Hutton is heingpressed to run for the
Senate We understand that he
will try to withstand the pressure and
keep his clothes from being torn off
by those pressing" him as he does
not want the office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

pI;tsri1i notices .fDr raaitaates, 25
line. Communications, 10 cents
INV" The Ledger has II" .ftroTftes
the nominations dre made
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

DIR. w. V. Walker has been elect
ed on the board of Hardin College.
in place of DIR. w. W. Macfarlane re-
signed. Walker is a fine school man,
an elegant gentleman, liberal in all
his views concerning schools, schol-
airs and teachers; just the man for
the nlace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

N'Peek's Sun at Opera House n
night only. Thursday, April "a:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Horse men are free 10 admit That
the Hambletoniansuase the most val
liable family of tfostfag and park
horses in the United States. Silt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

If You want 10 borrow money call
on HAYDEN x Gregg. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

If you want the best of ~gfaeeres,
cheap, &C. to c. I. Yerger. 2G-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

II vsu wan sa e.st fitting. shee
bu., Buri's from doe * Nic Bai1tl-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Hayden & Gregg haveAnoney 10
loan in ums tasait you- ltf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

All work guaranteed to give salts
faction at c. Il. Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Lime, Cement, Plaster, Hairand =
Lath at lIorsroN & TgpaBLE'.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Call at the Variety Storssin liar
per block and examine the 3 and 10
cent counter of tin ware and other
goods Country produce wanted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
He for California,

To-day Dr. W. w. Macfaclane and
family, accompanied by Waiter Ha-
den, Robt. Baker and Mr.. Todd of
this county, and Miss Mamie Thur
mond and Frank Hunter of Galloway
county, leave direct for San Francis
co, California. All those who go in
attendance will be kept busy keeping
track of our Young friend, Master
Paul Macfarlane.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Boots and shoes ii bedrock rrlcess
at |. Frank. 37-tEx
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Red Cedar Posts at
IiousroS < TEIMBLs's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

The LEDGER hopes to make many
friends in the grand old Kingdom of
Galloway this week. We spent four
years CT our life very pleasantly in
Westminster College, Fulton, one of
the most thorough schools in the land.
Four years at this school will prove
of more service to a young man than
a small fortune in money, especially
if he expects TO do ought in life but
plow the ground for gold or pillow the
gold for more ground.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10
A werd OF Co,afori ia Tha.e /. Dis.


By asking thJse Ni,n have been
purchasing Of NE you viii find | AIN
coming rapidly to the front Sith a
reputation foL sslIiag furniture st low
ngures. am1ow erepafes, TO fur
nish collins edd1s IS low. In uay
stock viii also DC foilni full line OF
magnificent sold walnut burial cases.
y. A. R~onEnrsax
Times Caa Stand
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

c. B. Morris, dealer in watches,
clocks, jewelry and sRverware. Re-
pairing done OF short notice, 4S-tfz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

A splendid stock of boots and :
hes Just reesixedzati. FRANCS. Is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Go to c. ID. Morris' for aii kinds
of repairing in jewelry. watches,
clocks, &c. 43-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Finest black silks for the monegat
j. f. Bolts. Just received anew
brand i'm ottoman. 5f.at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Write or cali on W. C.. Barnes,
dealer in lumber at Fulton, No.. if
you want red cedar posts. lift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Go to J. IL. Runkel if you want
the best and choicest cuts of fresh
meat. 45-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Just received a lot of choice mack
erel and white fish at A. d. jackson
& Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

C.. b. Morris will guarantee all
work done in watches, clocks, and
iewelry. 43-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Pieketslroueh ansl siressestsat-
1iolssoN &TElaasEs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Call and sec Garrett & McCue and
buy your groceries, staple and fancy
all fresh. 5I-fw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

New York Early Rose; Early Ohio
seed potatoes and Sweet potatoes 1t
r. c. Paulss. blU i9-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Go to Garrett & McCpe's for good
cigars flw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Garrett & McDue have Il tine line
of groceries and will not be unier-
Sold. 5I-4w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

a. J.E. Bolts ilahdies the celebrated
Mississippi shirtings, and has a largo :
stock Oh hand very cheap. 5I-2L
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Hayeyonr watches, clocks and Jew
elry repaired ut c. b. Morris. lStfs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

You will miss it If Mu don't buy
your groceries from c, F. Yerger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Oak Posts, sawed and split, at
HorsToN & TRTMBLE's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Lovely shades of silks in the new
coiors at j. L. Bolts. 5l-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Burt's hand Rake shoes just re-
ce,Ned BY Joe &~Eic Harth. 5l-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Fresh Garden seeds and aoniolfS
sets for sale by R. G. Paul.
4Q-l
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-04-10

Grub Plank ut
HoCsros < TRNsta