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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Great Annual Clearance Sale of Millin.
ery and Notions.

Great Annual Clearance Sale of Millin.
cry and Notions.
For the next thirty days, will sell
at greatly reduced prices, my entire
stock of Millinery and Notions. Spec
ial prices on ladies, misses and child
ren's Underwear, Cloaks, Jerseys,
Hosiery, Kid, Silk and Jersey Gloves,
Silk and Linen Handkerchief, jew
elry, ladies and misses Purses and
Handbags. Remember these goods,
including a large and varied line of
Christmas goods, were bought for
cash before the late advance IN prices,
and will be sold at very small ad-
vance on original cost Every gentle
man or lady intending to purchase
for wife, sweetheart or friend Christ
mas present of any kind, should call
early and make their selection while
the stock is complete and prices so
extravagantly low.
Mas. M. j. HARDING,
Northwest corner OF Square, old
P. o. building, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
THE LEDGER.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1885.
fHGAL ORGAN or THE CRY or MEXICO.
See ]. j. Steele's new ad.

See ]. ]. Steele's new ad.
Prepare to turn over a new leaf.
Dr.. Allison is in st. Louis for his
salth.
The letter from Nevada will ap-
par next week.
Hiss Jennie Hit gave a pleasant
lAty last week.
Younger & Staples keep the best
sssn. Try them.
&c. Mallory, of Youngs Creek,
niles on big boy.
Urban Weimer's mother is spend
. the winter with him.
T. W. Harding is home from a
fsssant visit in Kansas.
EsEs. Wheat and Enyeart made
81 social call this week.
aH. R. NJ. White, who has been
u sick. is much better.
aacfarlane & Trimble have moved
As to their old quarters.
Head ROLLER Rinklets'' and other
A matter in supplement.
Oh. Seholl, of Youngs Creek, is
saoving to Palmyra to reside.
aexico can now get a tobacco fac
A7if she wants one very bad.
The Stoddert Society meets to-day
te residence of DR.. Murdock.
| eyrus Haggert is home from
as. He loves Audrain county.
Kisses Linnie and Emma Allison
sspending the winter in St. Louis
there will be a literary society a
sral school house tomorrow night
hon. C. G. Daniel, of Vandalia
p IN Mexico last week on business
fae G. A. r. meeting will bring
$4,000 into Mexico during Feb
sae protracted meeting at th'
sstian church closed with fort,
aiions.
aere are a number of poor wht
have to be cared for in Mexic'
s~nter.
seare almost certain that G. d
sa Will give lot to put a tobacct
ssy ou.
sa- Kemper is putting a billiard
aso the room formerly occupied
seiner.
va Johnson and Judge Shell re
PENSIONS on account of tn
sacan war.
= and Mrs. Mcdonald, of Cuth
oeorgia, are visiting the famil.
VI. Fry.
Q. R. Dysart, a prominen
y Z. 0i Macon City, was in Mex
Morris has the thanks of tn
better half for couple @
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
COLLEGE CULLINGS.

The Cornelian Society met in the
chapel Friday afternoon and although
high wind prevailed rendering it
difficult to hear, the due appreciation
by the Polyhymnians was manifested
by their vigorous applause. We
cordially invite the board, patrons
and all others Interested IN the COL
lege to visit it and notice its great
advantages and at the same time to
mark the necessity of public hall, a
deficiency apparent to the most cas-
ual observer.
Some of the ''boys" will look for
an item concerning the gate being
tied Sunday evening. Perhaps it is
interesting to them but not to us. 1t
is quite a new feature in the order
of things fer young men to think
they increase the dignity of their
approaching manhood by personating
drunken men. We think these youths
must have been visitors from neigh
boring town. We believe the boys
of Mexico have been too well raised
to permit them to offer indignities to
young ladies by dogging their foot
steps on the way from church.
If any one wants to hear some
thing interesting let him ask Prof.
Yancey to repeat some of the young
ladies' dissertations on the subject
of friendship and the tender passions
In the mental philosophy class last
week several of the girls undertook
| to define the difference between
friendship and love. 1t IS wonderful
how little they knew about the latter
but girls are not expected to know
everything.
A meeting of the Missionary Soci
ETY. was held in the chapel Sunda,
afternoon, several visitors being
present. A few pertinent remark
lby Revs. Trimble and ArmstronI
were very much enjoyed by all.
| Miss H.-Define Commerce.
| Answer. don't know.
Miss H.-Next.
i Answer.-I don't know.
Freshie, Cat other end OF class)
know.
Miss H.-What is commerce.?
| Freshie-It is what you do wit
people when you put them unde
water.
The elevator has come but it ha
not yet been put into position.
! will be great convenience for raj:
ing water, coal, &c. Surely the Co
Iege Fathers are entitled to vote {
, thanks from the entire household TO
/ their liberality in this as in numerou
other improvements at the college.
Alas! alas! The water worker
: have treated US as the Pharisee di
the wounded man-passed by on tf
Z other side Never mind, Messr
7 waterworkers,
! "ffe that hath good water
y And giveth his neighbor none.
Shan't have any Of our good water,
When his good water is gone"
, Prof. Yancey has constructed
| very simple apparatus for movir
lpianos. With it one man can mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
SaIIae & RroaEs.

Don't fail to read Sallee & Brooks
Xmas ad. this week. You can make
no more appropriate or valued pres
ent than a book. This firm has a
complete stock of the best standard
works. Call and make a selection.
They have other neat and pretty
presents, all at reasonable prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
SnnnlemnHts next Meek

The LEDGER will next week issue
two large Supplements; one will be
filed with local matter and home ads,
tue other viii he the louisville
Courier Journal, edited by the only
Henry Watterson. Patrons Of ihe
LEDGER next week will get reading
mltter enough TO last . month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

L. b. Hits residence caught on
fire from fiue, but by prompt work
of the fire company was saved. The
damage from water was heavy. In
sured.
j. F. Llewellyn informs us that 81
inches of rain fell during the past
year. The average rainfall for year
is 80 inches. We may expect a dry
winter.
In the future ell members of the
fire company who do not assist in
putting the engine In the house will
not be paid. We have no room for
shirks.
The N. e. church sociable at B, S.
Hite's was a very pleasant affair.
The Hardin College people furnished
some elegant music, vocal and instru-
mental.
j. Wick Mason and sons are visit
ing relatives in Kentucky. The re-
port that Wick went to Washington
to get the position Of consul to Ice
land is q mistake.
J. W. Moore, Deputy Grand Wor-
thy Chief Templar Of Missouri, will
address the citizens of Mexico to-
night at the court house on-the sub
ject Of Temperance.
City Engineer G. D. Rodgers has
condemned the bridge over the rail
road and says it must come down.
A new one will be built as soon as
we get third class charter.
Bud Dowell, of Farber, is in jail
for trying to lick the marshal Of that
town. Farber is quiet town and
won't have any red paint put on in
the style peculiar to Dowell.
| Col. R2uffie, of the Glasgow MIS-
sourian, was in Mexico on Tuesday.
The Colonel is genisl gentleman
and as soon as he struck Mexico the
atmosphere became perceptibly
warmer.
j. j. Steele attended the funeral 81
Vice President Hendricks. He was
much pleased with indianapolis and
says the funeral was one of the
grandest and most impressive affair.
he ever attended
The water-works people appeared
to be paying good wages-S1.75 and
s1.50 per day-.when the strike was
gotten up. 1t lasted but short time
and did not interfere with the pro
gress of the work.
DR.. J. W. Grandson has located a
Martinsburg, No., to practice niedi
cine. The Doctor formerly prae
ticed IN Kentucky and st. Louis
He comes well recommended. ",
are sure he will do we'll in that liv
little village.
DR.. j. T. Sharp, dentist, of Van
, dalia, died last Friday of pneumonia
Dr. Sharp had host Of friends al
over the county who join in sympa
thy for the ber,saved widow and Chi
dren. DIR. Sharp was yet youn
man and his death was unlocked fol
He lived In Mexico several years BIZ
fore he went teE yandalia to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Who will get the LEDGER watch.
If we are to have no holiday we'd
dlngs.
If the LEDGER ads. are not worth
reading.
'If :'Selina Sinpkins'' Is not a
hummer.
! If the ladies are not going to keep
open house.
Who will get the LEDGER watch
and spoons.
! If the LEDGER has not some daisy
Xmas ads.
If the mills of the gods are not
grinding awfully fine.
Why we have not 200 members of
the Board of Trade.
If the LEDGER did not get scoop
on the presidents message.
| If every Sunday School in town
should not have an Xmas tree.
If all tie young people should not
try to make the Xmas party a success
II the business men who advertise
! don't deserve to do the business.
If there won't be some elegant new
t dresses at the grand Xnas party.
If Mexico is really going to have
, an Xmas sensation, as lady init
. mates.
3 If the LEDGER don't give more
: reading matter than any other coun
try paper in the State.
3 II fine building lot will not bt
y donated by some enterprising citi
tzens for tobacco factory.
, If Charley Knoderer is really try
D ing to build an incubator that ''wil
hatch chickens every 20 minutes.
How many hundred eyes are turn
ed towards Mexico now just becaus
we have a Board of Trade and waite
i works.
If we have not few men In Mex
leo who carry the sign blown In tn
: bottle, "place me in the lead or
e won't follow"
If every person in Audrain count,
: will not try to win the LEDGER prize
y for guessing at the number of word
in the first issue in January, 1856
t See proposition.
: If you have noticed the arrange
ment the LEDGER has made with til
e St. Louis Republican, so that you ca
f get the best of metropolitan paper
almost for nothing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Presents for All.

If you want to buy present for
young or old, rich or poor, call and
look at my stock of goods. Read
my ad. in this issue of the LEDGER.
1 have as fall and complete a line of
goods as was ever brought to Mexico.
C.. B. MoRErs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

John S. Marlnaduke, with the
Bowling Green tobacco factory, has
our thanks for neat remembrance
this week. Johnny is a clever young
man and represents one of the best
factories in the state: In fact. just
such an one as we want in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Christmas will Bring

Christmas will Bring
Good cheer.
Santa Claus.
Sleighing parties.
Family reunions.
The LEDGER Pictorial Annual.
Us all one year nearer eternity.
Heavily laden trees for the little
folks.
A good square meal for the poor if
the rich are charitable.
Vacation to the school children
and over-worked teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Tobacco FACTORY,

Mr.. S. 2. Griffith, of the Bowling
Green tobacco factory, was in Mex
leo Tuesday and lad a conference
with the directors of the Board of
Trade. I'VE think the prospect for
the removal is good. There will be
a meeting next Tuesday night, when
the matter will be definitely settled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Married, in this city, Tuesday, by
Squire Winscott, E. B. Bernard and
Miss Mary E. Crockett, both of Rush
Hill, Audrain sounty, Mo. Squire
Winscott appears to be the favorite
with manageable people. He has
more weddings than any other justice
or preacher in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

If you want an ad. in next weeks
LEDGER you should apply early. We
issue double supplement but the
demand on our space is heavy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Next Easter Sunday falls on the
25th of April, fact which has not
occurred since 1884, and will not
occur again before 1943-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
The WIlber Lyceum Theatre Com.

The WIlber Lyceum Theatre Com
pany is playing this week in Mexico
to good business. Their prices are
10 and 20 cents-cheap but their
show is not cheap show. We have
pad 75c and 81 togo and see shows
not half as good. They play stand
ard plays and render them wei.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Dark and gloomy days Llewellyn
turns on his electric light at 4
o'clock IN the afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Weimer is making the best cigar
sold in Mexico. just south of Car
ter's saloon. Call and see him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Weimer has moved but is running
wide open just south of Carter's sa-
loon. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Weimer is still iu Mexico, just
south of Carteris saloon. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Buy the Signature at Weimer's,
Just south of Carter's saloon. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Go to Weiner's for the bast cigar
in town. just south Of Cafter's sa-
loon. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

Don't fail to call on Weimer for q
box of cigars or fine pipe for an
Xmas present. just south of Car
ter's saloon. 35-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Vandalia ScOrched.

There was fire at Vandalia last
Friday night (the night of the hurri-
cane) which started in large frame
house used as school building. The
loss was about $4,000, partially in
sured. 1t was wonder that the en-
tire town did not burn up, the wind
was blowing such gale. The esti-
mated losses are as follows: S. d.
Ely, $1,000; r. 0. Neeley, $1,000 !;
Blackburn Bros. 81. 500; the public
school, in desks, about S75, and j.
A. Wheeler, about $3.50, in tools
The insurance amounts to abou,
$1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Mexico is Going to Have

Sewerage.
A coal mine.
A big boom.
Broom factory.
Tobacco factory.
The new railroad.
Third-class charter.
A pork packing firm.
Fence for Hardin Park.
A plumbing establishment.
A fine system of water works
One thousand feet OF new fire hose
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10
Not that Kind of & Bustle.

NVt hluu VI q buStaCs
A young lady friend of ours tells
US that the following conversation
took place at Hardin college yester-
day, but we are inclined to think our
friend was stuffing us, for we think
we have seen the same joke on a
Vassar professor:
Prof. Dann-''Now, young ladies,
I propose to lecture, but [ cannot,
while there is too much hustle among
you.'
All-':Professor, we can take our
bustles off,
Professor CONFUSED d)-"I-I don't
mean that way. You misunderstood
me.'
All-''Ah, thanks. You think they
are out of shape, but they are in
style."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-12-10

a piano up or down stairs, and ride
On the truck while moving If you
don't believe it, come and see.
For sale at the college - Two
Novels. These goods will be sold
regardless of cost. They are sold
for no fault, but the owners have de-
cided to quit the business.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-02
The Hopeful South.

The present hopefulness of the
South means the complete restora-
ton of fraternity with the North.
1t means that from the minds of
the Southern people-with few ex-
ceptions only-is effaced the last
trace OF resentment and chagrin
resulting from their failure in the
civil war. 1t was necessary that
the lingering grudges should dis
appear before the South could look
to the future with abounding cour-
age and hope. The transforma-
ton SO fully experienced ut the
South has not yet been answered
by so complete a change of public
sentiment ut the North. There are
still some men among us who try
to keep alive the bitter memories
of the war. Years may still elapse
before these men will cease this
execrabie policy. But we may
assure the South it is condemned
by increasing numbers even among
the ranks OF those who have been
most irreconcilable in their sec
tionalism. The "bloody shirt
wall never again be party flag;
and if any faction raises it rs the
of any issue, the public
of that folly will be |
swift and sure. More and more |
1t the North we feel that we need |
he South aud she may be sure ev-
Try evidence of prosperity she can
how will give pleasure to patriotic |
americans everywhere IN. T.
|owywal Of Commerce.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-02
SYSTEMATIC FARMING.

To be successful in farm life,
one must have as much system, rs
Is required in any other avocation,
If not more so. The reason, that
so many farmers are unsuccessful,
Is for lack ola systematic plan by
which they may pursue their labor.
by this we mean, that farmer
should have forethought, we'll ma
tured, and well developed plans to
pursue, in the beginning, IN culti-
waiting, in harvesting, in fact, IN
everything that tends to the man
agement of a farm. The man who
natures, and carries out systematic
plans in any avocation, Is most
certain to be successful, while the
man without system will fail IN
nearly every instance. The sys-
tematic farmer always knows just
how long under favorable clrcum-
stances, he Will be In the accom-
piishment of any piece of labor;
and if circumstances be not favor
able, he has his plans so well ma
tured that, but little time is lost,
as he will always have something
else, that his force may be en-
pioyed in, until circumstances are
favorable. The man who has no
system, is like a ship at sea with
out sail or anchor; and as the ship
becomes enguifed IN the turbid
waves, SO the unsvstematic man
becomes engu!fed in sea of trou-
oles and disappontments; but the
man with system Is prepared to
breast every wave, and while his
nelghbor without system Is engulf-
ed In despair. his plans are so we'll
aid and matured, that he thinks
aot OF few disappolntments, acd
lnder every trial his fortitude pre-
dominates, and he goes on like |
lock work, never dreaming of |
We also find those men |
without system, grumbling at ey-
'reything, nothing goes right with |
hem, they look at the dark side of
everything, and find no time to do |
but complain, while the
nan of system, is always peaceful
'appy. calm and serene. In this
'ustiing, moving, progressing
World, he finds no time to stop and
omplain, but prefers to march ON,
,eeping pace with the spirit of
progression that surrounds him.
We will also find our systematic
nan a good supporter of home in
he has no time to stop
nd complain at the high price of
country newspaper, but orders
!, and then asks his bill; and the
nsystematlc man is hardly ever a
ublic spirited man, he complains
the price Of everything, and
ould not take his country paper /,
! half price; many of them would
OF take it out of the Office If IT j,
ere made present to them.
uch is life.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-02
Schedule OF Mails.

Winnfield and Montgomery.
Arrives daily. excepI Sunday. at 5P. NJ.
Depart daily except Sunday. IT s \. u.
Winfield and Columbia.
Arrives tuesdays and Fridays at II N.
Depart Tuesdays and Fridays. 1t L. NJ
Winnfield nd Vernon,
Arrives Tuesdays and FRIDAYS at Il NJ.
Depart TIesdays and Fridays Al ! F. II.
Winnfield and Sparta.
Arrives every Wednesday at ) =. "
Depart every Thursday at 6 y. u.
ID. E DUNN. Postmaster.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-10-02

Ten lines or ess. Nonrare;i type. is square.
Cards OF = personal character VIII be charged
desbie rates.
National Republican., 1885-10-20

Democratic organs do great injustice to
their reputation for political sagaeity when
they assert that the admnistration-lts in
dorscmcnt or condemnation-is the one and
only great issue I'm New York \ few
weeks hence, when these organs essay the
task Of explaining d. b. IIi's defeat, they
will attempt to prove that this question did
not enter into the canvass to an apprccia-
be extent
\ similar mistake was made by The slm1
parties in relation to the Ohio campaign.
They were absolutely certain that Sherman
and Foraker had destroyed all chance Of
Republican success by pushing the issue of
honest elections in the south Since the
votes were cast and counted they have sor-
rowfully conceded that It was "thc bloody
shirt which caused the unexpected up
rising against their party.
II may be an act Of uncalled-for gem
crosity toward ungrateful opponents, but
We will remind these organs OF another
mistake which they are constantly max
ing-thc use Of the cxaspcratingly often
siyc term "bloody shirt" The Republican
party never fights It's battles 50 well as
When lts zeal is intensified by anger Inc
issue Of fair elections is a manly, square,
honest issue, appealing to reason aud con
science. 1t should be met IN respectful
manner, for II is bound to be the leading
issue In our elections until IL Is eliminated
by just settlement concession Of the
demand that the right of suffrage, with al
that the right implies, shall be fully and
equally enjoyed in all the states.
The most polite plan possible for Demo
cratic newspapers and speakers would be
TO stop sncerimg, smoothe their rulilcd tenn
pers, and meet the great question with
dignity and deccncy. These brethren will
not diminish the Republican vote by coarse
abuse or ugly epithets. Very little study
Of the Republican party's history should
suffice TO convince its opponents that II
cannot be deferred by ridicue or calumuy
from any course which it deems right.
National Republican., 1885-10-20
Tile Grent Enstern WING District.

The best wine producing section Of the
United St&tes commences near the northern
boundary of Maryland and extends south
through the District Of Columbia, Virginia,
and North Carolina. The climate and soil
are exceedingly favorable for grape culture
The grapes contain more saccharinc matter,
on an average, than any produced in Europe
or IN our northern vineyards, where the
shorter seasons do not permit the fruit to
mature so fully.
The first attempt at wine making in this
region was made by Thomas jefferson and
his associates on the eastern slope Of Mon
ticcllo, near Charlottesville, in l773. But
in business, as in craftsmanship, jefferson
was one hundred years ahead Of his time,
and his grape growing and wine making
enterprise failcd-for the time being only;
for less tnan q century later 1t was most
successfully revived in the same locality by
the Monticello Wine Company under the
direction Of Mr. o. Rierson, secretary, and
Mr.. &. Arnaud, superintendent, both ex-
pelt grape growers and wine makers from
France, and by Mr. William Hotopp, pro-
prietor Of the Pen Park vineyard, managed
by Mr. Adolph Russow, an experienced
wine maker from Germany. This year.
yield of the vineyards at Charlottesville
Gordonsville, lIaymarkct, Front Royal,
Fredericksburg, and other places along the
Chesapeake and Ohio, Virginia Midland
and Richmond and Fredericksburg railways
is upward Of two hundred thousand gal.
Ions Of pure wine, which commands ready
sale in the wine markets of the world al
satisfactory prices.
This industry, now in its infancy, is found
TO lie exceedingly profitable. Farmers find
ready sale for all their grapes at their owr
doors, often realizing from two to three
hundred dollars per acre for their grape
crops in n single year, As a matter oi
course lands suitable for grape growing are
rising rapidly in value throughout the en-
| tire district.
National Republican., 1885-10-20
NBOUT PEOPLE.

SECRETARY LAMAR has taken rooms at the
Portland.
EX.RErRRsENrATIvE D. y. COOLEY, of Iowa.
is at the Ebbitt
CoMMASpER ALFRED r. MAHAS has been
ordered to duty at the naval war college.
ILFuT, JouS J. HuSKER L. S. ", now at
tNched to the Michigan; is being examined for
promotion,
Col, EMIL FREY, the Swiss minister, has re.
turned from switzerland and has taken a resi-
dencc at 20a3 street.
FIRST LIEUT.. WA. n. HOWARD has been or.
dcrcd to report at Governors Island for exam.
ination and retirement.
COMMANDER JDIIS II. BARTLETT has bean or
dorcd to continue ON his present dltie3 aiohcf
ofthe photographic bureau until Nov. l, 1887,
COMMISSIONER or ISTERNAL REvESuE MILLER
has leased the furnished residence M. 1872
Rhode Island avenue, owned by Mr., Fitch, Of
Fitch, Fox and Brown.
Coz. JoHS C. KTLToN, assistant adiutant gen.
cral, has assumed charge of the appointment
commission and personal branch of the udIu-
tant generals Office, War Department rcllGv.
ing Gen. ChRuucey McKcever who will shortly
leave for his station at san Francisco.
THE following attorneys were yesterday l.
mltted to practice before the Supreme Curt ;
r. W, Brown, Of Memphis, Tenn; SimuGl W,
Mcdaniel Of Boston, Frederick w. Becker, Of
Chicago; l., W, llumus, of Memphis, Tenn; ].
B Church Of this city JLn,s Thomts au |
IaHlcl Lord, of New York,