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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
NOTES.
of 'enl got AWAY.

NOTES.
None of EN- got away.
Uncle Frank made clean job of it.
Who said Mexico was not growing?
Mexico has 2,767 citizens of vot-
ing age.
The "bloody Fifth" has the most
inhabitants.
If we get water works we will have
$1,000 IN 1890.
In 1880 we only had 1879, an in
crease of 1888.
There are 2,48O more white than
colored people in tue city.
In only one ward, the 9Th, do the
blacks outnumber the whites.
Only eight more males than fe'
males in the city. Close count.
In the I'd and 9Th wards the mum.
Der under Fl are in the majority.
In three wards, LIST, 4th and 9th,
the number of females exceeds thai
of males.
The 9Th ward has 200 kids, mostly
colored, and 2SS whose ages range
from 10 to q.
Since the census books were CLOSED
another baby has made its appearance
in the I'd ward.
The Sd ward gets to the front will
the largest number of voters, the e
having the next largest.
We can now get a new charter
making Mexico q city Of the thir'
class. Mexico is bound to shine.
There are 149 more people betweeI
the ages of 10 to 81 than under 10
and the number aged p and owe
exceeds both combined by 472.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
Look Out for Him.

Last Monday we received . tele-
gram that a party calling himself
Garter was working the towns
on the G. & A. r. r. east of Mexico
in the interest of the LEDGER. We
took the first train for the east but
our mar was gone. We learn he did
a good business on the "rep." of the
LEDGER. We knew the LEDGER was
popular and that a canyasser could
do a fine business working for it, but
did not think the people in the east
pant of the county could be imposed
upon. If Garter will call around
we will give him a square Job.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
NOTICE OF IMPORTANCE.
To the Married or Those Contemplating
Marriage, and Should be Needed.

The advertisement of Pollard's jew
elry house offering great inducements
in solid silver spoons is worth read
ing. They are better goods and can
be bought for less money than they
were eve offered for before in the
west or anywhere else. If you need
them buy now; if you don't need
them now buy now and lay them
aside for they will never depreciate
in value and are a good investment and
a safe one for your money. This
sale is limited and to get the benefit
Of it you must purchase ROW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
WITHOUT WARNING.
John T. Armstrong Drops Dead From
Heart Disease-s'In the Midst of
Life we are i'm Death"

At midnight Sunday night j. 7.
Armstrong and his brother and father
started from their house ON Bean
Creek about eight miles northeast of
Mexico to drive some hogs to this
city. The father went as far as the
creek and then went back home.
About 2 o'clock, a. m, the boys
reached Frank Goddard's place about
five miles from Mexico. John was
leading his horse. Frank Goddard's
dog ran out and barked. John
reached down and got a clod which
he threw at the dog His horse
pulled back and he fell Oh his face
dead. His brother thought he only
stumbled and called for him to get
up, On going over to HIM he found
life extinct. John was apparently in
excellent health and never had COM
planned of heart disease, but there is
no doubt but that caused his death.
The coroner wanted to hold a post
mortem but the relatives objected
and as there was no claim of foul
play the coroner did not insist. Near
where Armstrong fell dead Reed
Arnold, of Mexico, accidentally shot
himself last year and a few years
since q Mr.. Green committed suicide
aftel killing his two children.
Armstrong was 25 years old, un-
married and of most excellent habits.
He had a host of business and social
friends who greatly regret his IN
timely death. Deceased was a nephew
of Uncle John Gregg Of this city.
The remains were inferred in the
Eubanks cemetery Tuesday. The
services were conducted by Rev. H.
p. S. Ellis. AS soon as a report of
the death reached Mexico Coroner
Cave and Constable Baskin went out
and held an inquest, the jury report
ing as follows:
We, the undersigned jurors en-
paneled and sworn on the 25th day
of June, 1885, in the township of
Prairie, county of Audrain, State of
Missouri, by E. S. Cave, Coroner, to
diligently enquire and a true present
ment make, how John Armstrong,
whose body was found on the public
road on the 25th day Of June, 1885,
came to his death, having viewed
the body and heard the evidence we
find that the deceased came to his
death from an unknown cause. We
are further satisfied that no violence
was done the deceased.
L. NJ. HENDRIX,
J. S. ROUSE,
J. W. SPoTTswooD,
G. r. WALKER,
R.. l.. HIzER,
M. EUBANKs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
The Object of the Fair.

Every farmer in the county should
compete for some premiums and every
merchant should have a display ct
the fair. In order for a fair to be
a success and accomplish the end in
view the public at large must take an
interest. The fair Is run for the
good of the public and not for the
benefit of the stockholders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
CENSUS COMPLETE.
CENSUS CUMPLETE.
Grand Total Of 5,O72.-Table Showing
Number OF Males, Females, Etc.

Uncle Frank Tomlinson has COM
pleted the census and made his re-
port, which is highly satisfactory.
He has shown great care in the work
and has compiled his report in such a
manner that it is very valuable. The
table below shows all that any one
could wish to know about our popu-
lation:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
A Fraud.

We have been informed that some
calling himself Carter was can
vassing for the LEDGER at Laddonia.
The LEDGER has no such man can
vassing. Our agents all have Gre
dentials which they are ever ready
and willing to show. Look out for
frauds of this kind.
Bob WHITE,
Editor and PrOnrietor LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
Call and See Them.

We want all of your country pro
duce and will pay the highest market
price. We have just opened the
finest lot of groceries ever in Mexico,
lust south of Roden's.
lift, YOUNGER & JESSE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
A Strong Firm.

In this issue Of the LEDGER can
be found the law card of Pindall 6
KEENAN,. This is a strong law firm
and is ready to attend to any law
business in any court. Business en-
trusted to them will be faithfully and
carefully attended to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

4 Maltese kitten in the first ward
was sick Monday. His owner gave
him two liver pills, three worm lozen.
ges, a teaspoonfnl of st. Jacobs Oil,
a milk punch, one-half of afresh fish,
some catnip tea mixed with paregoric
and a mouse on toast The kitten
wonderful to relate, is still able t
ioin in the chorus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Mrs. J. W. Steward died at her
residence about five miles south of
Mexico last Saturday. She was a
devout Christian lady, a kind mother,
loving wife and genial neighbor.
Her death was unexpected and she
will be greatly missed. Her funeral
was preached Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Hon. Cash Blackburn, of Vandalia,
was in Mexico this week and made
us a pleasant call. Cash is stumping
this district for Dave Francis for our
next Governor. He says if Dave is
not our next Governor he will present
the editor of the LEDGER with the
finest hat in the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
New Bridges.

County bridge superintendent,
Rodgers, has contracted for the fol-
lowing much needed bridges: Over
Beaver Dam, at Days Ford, 60 foot
span. Over Llttleby, ON Mexico and
Hannibal road, 60 foot span. Over
Young's Greek, near residence of
John Ellis, so foot span. Audrain
pays careful attention to her bridges
and it pays well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

A box of Signature cigars were
stolen from H. Hall few days since.
Alex Goode was tried for the offense
but found not guilty. People will
have the Signature if they have to
steal it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
Editor and Proprietor
Correct Again.

The city council is going to stop
all the two-plank sidewalks. They
are right. They, think we should
have good five-plafF walks or none.
Our council knows the size of Mexico
and is not going to give us any
country improvements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Young men,, why don't you rent a
room at the Windsor. The best of
accommodations and rates easy. sat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Itch and Prairie Mango is cured in
30 minutes hy Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. Use no other. This never
fails. Sold by Dobyns & Gibbs,
Druggists. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
Removal.

Fred Hickman has moved his mea.
market to a large store roos1 Just
south of the southwest corner OF the
square. He has some nice rooms TO
rent up stairs. Call and @ him.
1927
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

For SALE Or REST.-A house and
lot on East Liberty Street for sale or
rent. Will be sold at a bargain for
cash For further particulars apply
to Edgar Dudgeon. 12-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

J. II. LAWYER every day delivers to
all parts of the city the best of coal
oil and No. "A deodorized gasoline.
IN 1f
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Elegantly furnished rooms to let at
the Windsor with or without board.
Rates reasonable and aecommoda-
tions much better than over a store.
Sat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

The postofice fruit, candy, news,
D and 10 cent store is the popular
place TO trade. lI-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
ONLY N FARE

For the round trip on the Wabash,
St. Louis & Pacific and Chicago g.
Alton railways July Sd and 4th,
tickets good to return until July 9th.
Z. S. WILSON, Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Choice hungarian and German mil
let seed; also Landreth's garden
seeds al Buckley & Moore's. 2-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Buy your goods from the postoilice
) and 10 cent counter. 1l-ff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Take your produce to Younger &
II-,f
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Go to the postoffice for fruits or
candy. Il-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02
Now Open

Our goods are all new and fresh,
the most complete stock Of groceries
in Mexico. We defy competition.
l1-tf. YOUNGER & JESg,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Chew w. T. c. Plug. IT'S best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

sl0,JN 80
z. W. HARDING, Secretary of Board.
For REST.-Four good rooms,
pleasantly located Apply to Mrs.
McDearmon at her residence. l2-4t
Men risk their life and liberty for
the Signature cigar. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Speaking, Dancing, Games and
Amusements of all kinds. A largo
crowd is expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-07-02

Totals. 3176 1896 25io 1852 1918 1927 1857 50!:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-20
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

Australia has four universities
which, in curriculum, rank with Har-
ward, Oxford and Cambridge.
AT Yale seventy-three per cent. Of
the students came from other States
than Connecticut; at Harvard forty-five
per cent. came from other than Massa-
chusetts.
An English lady, Mrs. Hayward,
has been engaged as professor Of elocu-
ton in the Cincinnati law school, and
| the innovation has been received with
favor.
1t has been proposed at Harvard
University to advise with the students
as to rules of order. Possibly it would
be better to advise with their parents.
| Current
The Journa, of Health says the i'll
health of school children Is more large
ly due to lack of proper care at home
than inadequate hygienic provisions in
the school-rooms.
"A Poughkeepsie church member
knows woman who puts fiye-dollar
bill on the plate every Sunday. and if
she happens to be absent three Sun
days in succession she puts on twenty
dollars next time.-Iroy Times.
The children of London public
schools are surely coming to a happier
estate. The philanthropists who be-
lieve them to be suffering from over
pressure on the part of the teachers are
quarreling with the philanthropists
who believe them to be suffering from
undertaking on the part of their
parents. The RESULT is likely to be that
they will obtain more food ut home and
be given less to do at school, Current.
Ex-Governor Sanford, of San Fran
cisco, states that his proposed univer-
s;ty, projected as memorial to his
son. will have colleges for young men
and women, and high schools for boys
and girls. He also proposes to found
an institution after the model OF the
Cooper Institute of New York; for the
advancement of science and art, with
evening classes for mechanics and
youth.
The One-man-power may become
too conspicuous in q church. Once we
ere driving by rural meeting house,
and we asked a man standing near who
were the chief supporters of that cause.
He answered: .'Well, / reckon that
Squire Blank is the man that does it all.
He is deacon and Sc Ston and Superin-
tendent of the Sunday-school He does
everything there but the preaching, and
that he hires done. ~ dtchmaB.
This year will bring with it the
golden jubilee of Pope Leo's priesthood.
which he received in 1885. 1t has been
already decided in Italy to celebrate it
by league of prayers for the triumph
of the church, and the prolongation of
His Holiness life; by an exhibition at
the Vatican of all the offerings which
will be made, specially of objects relat-
ing to public worship; by an aims for
the mass, made up OF offerings from the
entire Catholic world; and fourthIy, by
a pilgrimage to the tombs of the Apos-
ties.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-20
DRESS WAIST.
The Peculiar characteristics of the Spring
Importations.

The Peculiar Characteristics of the Spring
Importations.
Basques and polonaises are both seen
on the new dresses, and a special fea-
ture of each is the real or the simulated
vest, which is seen in most varied
shapes. One DIES On most often repeat
ed is the oval vest or plas,ron, which is
formed by closing the basque at the
throat, allowing it to fall open below
by being dr.. wn back on the bust, and
bringing it together again at the waist
line; this may be varied by having q
shorter oval opening extending only TO
the top of the darts. 4 fashion very be-
coming to those with long waists. while
the longer oval is better suited to short
WASTED figures, as it gives them an ap-
pearance Of greater length-a thing
now considered most desirable:
Another arrangement for the front OF
the basque is square gathered plas-
tron set underneath, and extending
from the collar to the darts; this square
is then bordcred by galloon, or passe-
menterie, or braiding, which also
passes in two rows down the fronts be-
side the buttons to the extreme end of
the pointed basque. A great many
basques are now cut IN four deep
points on the front and sides as far as
the side forms OF the back; such
basques usually slope away gradually
from the neck to disclose u vest under
meath, which may be pointed also and
cutie plain, or else covered with braid
ing. or it may be gathered ut top and
oltom somewhat in the style of the
Fedora vests lately in vague. Side
pockets in broad bands with square
corners, or else diagonal sides, are
again put on the outside of basques,
and may be braided or made of velvet.
Poloraises are very long and of
severe shapes in front, either with or
without a vest, and falling open from
the waist line own. The back, on the
contrary, is very full from the tournure
downward, and therefore can dispense
with all punching up; if it is found to
be not sufficiently bouflant, q wide scarf
CT sash ribbon is added there in long
loops with short ends, and this broad
ribbon may also pass around the hips if
they are too slight.
A pretty and youthful style revives
the melon and plated round waists
that end in a belt, and over these is to
be worn short braided jacket that falls
open from the throat down, and dis
closes the fluted or plated front be-
meath. Still other basques that open
over gathered vests are joined by three
V-shaped straps of galloon. or else bands
made of the dress material There are
also many double-breasted vests, some
of which form half diamond in shape
on the right side of the eorsage, while
others have single diagonal row of
buttons fastening them from the left
shoulder to the waist Oh the right side.
- Kdrrer'S Bdzdr.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-20
A SLEEPiNG-CAR JOKE.
How the Porter Got Even with Mischief.
Loving Woman.

How the Porter Got Even with q Mischief
Loving Woman.
1t happened in a sleeping-car, but
when or where doth not, for ob1:ons
reasons, transpire here. A lady who
was travelling with her little daughter
had occasion to call the porter for some
needed service by means of the electric
bell, with which convenience the car
was furnish ed. The child saw how il
was done, and presently she slyly
.ressed the button. causing the porter
70 appear with respectful query as to
what was wanted.
81 didn't ring" said the woman, at
was my little Lizzie
The porter withdrew, but it was not
long before he was again summoned
and again received the explanation that
Little Lizzie" had r1rng the bell. This
was repeated a number of times, and
the woman thought it fine joke, but
the porter began to look tired. At las:
the mother wished something and
pressed the bell-buttOn. No porter
came. Again, and with more force, she
pressed tae knob, but there was no re-
Spouse, and she was finally obliged to
go in search of the man and give her
orders herself. b. the time the porter
had brought the needed article she had
grown very indignant, and proceeded
TO rep-ove him with severity.
'.Why did you not come when I rang
he bell?' she demanded.
ibid you ring the bell, ma amp"
''Of course. l did, over and over
again"
well, you see. ma'am," said the
darkey, dacking his lead, while grin
spread slowly over his shiny face.
'.your little Lizzie done broke dat bell.
A roar of laughter fiorn neighborina
passengers let into the womans mind
a flood of light on the situatio. evident
ly, for she subsidized at once, while the
men in the car, delighted with the
darkey's wit in mni'ling the bell by de-
taching the wire so as 10 break the cir.
cult, gave him a qrarter a piece al
STANDARDIZATION Gto5e.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-20
DIDN'T SHUT THE DOOR.

Niger ,Jim's Little Deaf and Dumb
Daughter-How He Punished Her and
Why He Couldn't Forgive Himself-A
Pathetic Story.
"What makes me feel 50 bad dis
time, 'uz bekase l hear sumpn over
yonder on de bank like whack er a
slam, while ago, en- it mine me of de
time l treat my little 'Lizabeth SO
fornery. She warn't only bout TO year
ole, en- she tuck de sk'yarlet fever. en-
had a powful rough SPELL but she got
well, en- one day she was a-standin'
aroun', en- l says to her, l says:
"'Shet de do
"She never done it; jis' stood dab,
kiner smlin' up at me. 1t make me
mad; en- l says agin, mighty loud,
says:
"'Doan' you hear me?-shet de dor
''She jis' stood de same way. kiner
smilin' up. Twas a-bilin'! l says
"I lay l make you mne!'
''En wild dat fetch her slap side de
head dat sout her a syrawlin'. Den l
went into de yuther room, en- 'ua gone
bout ten minutes; en- when 1 come
back der was dot do a-standin' open
Wit, en- dat chile STAMINA mos right in
it, a-looking down and mourninT, en- de
tears runnin' down. My, but / wuz
mad. was agwyne for de chile. but
is den-it was do day open innerds
-iis' den Bong come de wind en- slam
it to, behine de chile, kerbiam!-en my
Ian, de chile never move! My breff
mos hop outer me; en- feel so-so-I
doan' know how 1 feel. / cYope out,
all a-,remblin', e. erope arolln' en- open
lie do easy an SLOW, en- poke my head
IN behine de chile. sof en- still, en- all
Nv a sudden says pow! jis' as loud as
1 could yell. She never bIdge, Oh.
Huck, bust out a-cryin' En- grab her
up in my arms, ea say: oh. de po' little
thing! de Lord God Almighty forgive
po' old Jim. kaze he never gwyne &c
forgive hisself as longs he liven Oh,
she was plumb def en- dumb. Huek
plumb def en- dumb-en I'd ben =
treat'n her so!"-MarE Train.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-03-20
WIT AND WISDOM.

DO not betray the confidence of
any one.
"A man is called confirmed liar
when nothing that he says is confirmed
The lad was blowing bubbles when
he accidentally swallowed some soap
suds, and that made bub Whitehall
Times
my son. if every one speaks well
of you. you have truckled to bad men
and have not been truthful. If you are
honest You will be abused. IN y.
Tribune
-..Hello!' said Buckle as he met
Barnacle. Barnacle is particular, and
replied: "Why don't you say Good
morning when you meet gentleman"
Il do answered Buckle.
NeUS.
"A st. Louis editor who started with
out a cent forty years ago, is now worth
100000. His fortune is all owing to
his own energy, industry and frugality,
and the fact that an uncle recently left
him 500. 999.99.-Phtladelphia Call.
IF man wants to own the earth.
what does woman wantY inquired
Mr.. Crap of his better half, after a
little family matinee. few days ago.
..Well, my DEAR" responded that lady
in gentle tone, .'to own the man, L
suppose. "-BOston Post.
81 wish you would come to see me
oftener, Charlie" murmured Claribell.
as they sat in the front parlor trying
to find out which knew the least. '.Ah,
but you know, darling, am here every
night" "Yes, / know that, but wish
you see if did would have to leave
oftener, ha, ha?" ''Yes. that was what
said" And then he asked her if she
knew where he had put his Chico
go journal.
-..Am on the right road to the VIII
laGe?" demanded a traveller of an Old
darkey who was working in a field
"Yaas, sah," said the darkey- The
traveller pursued his way, but presently
returned very mad. II say" he
shouted to the old fellow, "what did you
mean by telling me that 1 was, on the
right road to the village?' II tor yo'
de truf', deed did. boss" replied the
darkey, "but yo' TUX de wrong direk-
shun, sab. "-Drake's Magazine.
Confessions of Lowell Mass
journalist: What was almost plot for
a good ghost story was enacted in the
editorial room of this paper late one
night recently. One of the staff came
in in the dark and to his horror found
himself confronted by strange white
shape. Motionless, but full OF terror
in its ghostly phosphorescence. Start
ing back, he hastily struck . match.
and then at once the mystery WAS
solved. 1t was the clean towel we had
given us for Christmas.
You have a very rich soil here, re
marked a tender-foot to a Dakota farm-
en- .Rich! Well. 1 should say so.
Two years ago young man from the
East came out here. He carried q
snakewood cane. He stuck it in the
ground and left il here" Il suppose"
remarked the tenderfoot with q smile,
..you mean to tell me it sprouted."
"Sprouted! Well. should say it did.
and blossomed. too. Why last year
| killed ten bushels of blaek-snakes on
that patch of ground, and each one was
vanished and had hammered silver.
head.n-M T. Graphic.