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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-29

EoR RENT.-A neat cottage in the heart OF
II the city; apply TO J. n. klgin,
THE store house heretofore occupied by
L Eaton a Guinan South Fourth street. 25x
100 foet The most moderate terms given.
Apply to J. K Elgin.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-29

TOR RENT-MY sIS.ROoM BRICK COT
~ tage Washington street, near sixth. Mrs
:. Little Sixth and Washington
LoR RENT-A NICE COTTAGE. AFPLY
l. to 7 A. BLAIR,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-09-29

=" NO, sir; not by jug fullp
What don't you Ike Washing
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
THE FAIR.
How to Make 1t a Success.-The Pros.
peet Go0d.-Speeial Purses will
Win.

The officers of the fair association
are busy on the fair programme,
which will be a good one. Our fair
is the first in the state and should be
the best. In addition to the regular
premiums there should be some spe-
cial prizes offered. II a committee
would canvass this matter they would
meet with surprising results. We
should have a hotel purse, a saloon
purse and a grand merchants purse,
besides small premiums offered by
our merchants, such as a suit Of
clothes, a watch, etc. This is the
way to get people interested in and
the way to make the fair a success.
The LEDGER will give $40 worth Of
job work to the merchant who has
the best display in floral hall. We
will also give a silver cup for the
prettiest baby under eighteen months
and a beautiful bouquet to its mother.
This matter should be worked up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
s'Nigger Whipping" No Cove Have
LAWS.

In Justice Winscott's court last
week Fred Keller and Charley Kugle,
working in Heckman's meat market,
were fined 1920 each for whipping
"Crazy' Walker Mitchell. Monday
they were fined by Recorder Frost
s12.S5 for the same offence. 1t ap-
pears that Walker was accused of
stealing an old pair of pants from the
above parties. Instead Of having
him arrested they caught and stripped
him nearly naked. They then started
him out on the street partially naked
and he had to run for his life. He
did not present a very choice sight
for people On the street as he made
his trip home. Walker is partially
crazy and hardly accountable for
what he does. If he stole he should
have been arrested and properly pun
ished and not treated in such a bru-
tai manner. People in Missouri do
not take the law in their own hands
with impunity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Excursion to EuItOn.

The following parties, besides many
others whose names we could not OBJ
tain, will go over to Fulton next
Tuesday to the concert to be given
by the Boston Quintette Club:
Misses Maggie and Polly Bryan,
Olivia Hord, Carrie and Willie Wood
ward, Sudie Edmonston, Belle Hlsey,
Stella DeJarnatt, Ella Grasty, Nora
Branstetter, Mrs. Judge Macfarlane,
Mrs. P. E. Locke, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
M. White, MI. and Mrs. S. P. Rags
dale, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Runkle,
Messrs. B. F. Dobyns, E. S. Wilson,
]. G.. Trimble, Henri Woodward,
Renfro Gibbs, W. S. Mosby, f. R.
Locke, Ed. Taylor, Harry Bennett,
and a number of others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Unfortunate Train.

The east-bound passenger train
and an engine going west collided on
the Chicago & Alton, near Oak
Grove, west of Marshall at s o'clock
yesterday morning. Both engines
and a baggage a were badly wreck
ed. Engineer Foster had a leg
broken, and the fireman, name I'M
known, had an arm broken and sus-
tanned a severe scalp wound. The
same east bound passenger met with
another accident, we learn, between
Higbee and Clark Switch, and pass,
ed here this morning 16 hours late.
We failed II. learn the extent of the
damage caused by the last accident
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Low Prices IN Fine groceries.

MY prices for the last ten days
have proved SO popular that I have
decided to continue them for the bal
ance Of this month. I have just re-
ceived a large invoice of new goods,
among other things q fresh supply OF
New Orleans sugar which still sell
at 20 pounds for one dollar. In or
der to close ont my stock OF uncan-
vassed meats before hot weather
comes, I will sell Stillwel hams and
breakfast bacon at II cents per
pound until the stock on hand is ex-
hausted. Until june LIST offer star
navy tobacco at IS cents and cider
vinegar at Is cents per gallon. Come
early and come often. III. EASTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Cheap Excursien ts DE Rast.

The German Baptists or .Dunz-
ards hold their annual meeting at
Mexico, Pennsylvania, May q, 1885.
q point ON the main line OF the Penra-
sylyania railroad, q short distance
west of Philadelphia. To ell TINT
desire to attend this meeting, or who
wish to take advantage OF the very
low rate to visit the East, the Wabash,
st. Louis & Pacific and Chicago q
Alton Rys., viii sell excursion tickets
to Mexico and return at $2l.e0, lets
than the fare for one way. and allow
one stop over ct any point west Of
Pittsburg. Tickets on sale May 18th
TO May 25th inclusive, good for re-.
turn passage up to and including
June 21st. e. S. WMSss,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
RUSH HILL RACKET.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
RUsH HILL, No., May IL, 1886
Mr.. Reusch and daughter spent sew
eral days in st. Louis.
MI. Pollock, Of the Mexico City
Mills, made us a flying business trip
last week.
Our genial friend, j. v. Williams,
who Is travelling for the grocery house
of Fink & Nasse, was IN town q few
hours last week taking orders for
goods.
We need a good hotel in our town.
Many of the commercial travellers
would stop longer but they hurry
through with their business and take
the first train to get where there is q
hotel.
Mr.. Hagan, who was dangerously
ill a few days ago, is able to be out.
Prof. Hands, the eminent pianist Of
Mexico, was here last week and ia
vored his friends with some of his
finest selections. 1t is a treat to
lovers of f~irst-class music to listen to
such enthusiastic performers.
Miss Laura Clark, who is teaching
at Hardin College, spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
The stock law is being enforced
here and it has induced our citizens
to plant shade trees, and if they are
properly cared for in a few years we
will have beautiful shady streets.
The funnel racket was worked here
last week to the queens taste.
A proposition has been made that
a broom be bought and presented to
the private school here with the I'M
derstanding that the school room be
swept once a month.
A few Of the citizens got together
last week and discussed the subject
of water works and some practical
| jokes were INDUCED in and some OF
the visitors we're made to feel like
they used to when quite small. They
could not flip the nickel into the fun.
mel but the water got there Eli.
Buck beer day was observed here
by quite a number of the young men.
and some older ones too. ALI went
off quietly until evening when the
buck in the beer began to be rather
buckish and two Of the party got tt
bucking at each other, and the conse
quence was one had to be pulled of
the other. MIzPAH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

T. B. Proctor, of Los Gatos, Cali
fornla, is visiting relatives in this
city. He reached here several days
since with an excursion party from
California and informs US that the
return trip will be made about the
last Of June. The party is made up
of frst-class people, many Of whom
will not return. Mr.. Proctor has ar
ranged first-class accommodations fol-
parties to make the round trip to San
Francisco and other California points
at rates unequalled for comfort and
cheapness. For particulars address
T. B. Proctor, Moberly, NO., or E.
s. Wilson, ticket agent, union depot,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
A Light Break.

MARSHALL, Mo-, May 9.-Tomlin-
SON Bros, merchant tailors OF this
city, made an assignment to-day to
FL. Boyer. Their liabilities r So
865; their assets $4,000.
We copy the above from the Kansas
City Times, and + very sorry to see
it. The Tomlinson boys are live,
straight young business men and we
are sorry to find that the hard times
got the best of them. Buying q big
spring stock of goods which depreci-
ated on account Of hard times and
selling on credit was too much for
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
MAGNIFICENT BARGAINS.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold and Silver
Watches Of Every Description.

A handsome and excellent watch is
one of the most important features in
a ladies OF gentleman's outfit, and
when, therefore, there is a chance to
secure watches at such a remarkably
low price as / ann selling them those
who are wise will take advantage of
it. / have SO many Of ladies and
gentlemen's watches on hand that I
have determined to dispose Of them
at any cost. No one should fail to
take advantage of these magnificent
bargains. Everything else in my line
accordingly. G. B. MORRIS,
3-tf South Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Gentlemen,s Stylish Hats.

Messrs. Smith & Brown, OF the
"Palace Shoe Store" next door to
p~ost-ofice, have just added to their
large stock of boots and shoes, a
complete line of hats and caps, of all
styles, colors and sizes. Gentlemen
in quest of a nobby spring hat need
look no further-Smith & Brown can
suit You. Their prices r 25 per
cent lower for better goods than any
ether place in the city. See their
advertisement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Excursion to FULTON,

There viii be an excursion to Full
ton next Tuesday. About IS people
from Mexico are going over to the
Mendelessohn Concert. Reserved
seats for sale at Dobyns' & Gibbs We
trust as many from Mexico viii go
over as came from Fulton TO our en-
tertainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

The Browns went over to Columbia
last Monday to play their opening
game of the season with the club OF
that place. The Browns were so
confident of winning that they had
not practiced any, and consequently
it was 3 great surprise to them when
the game ended with the score II to
10 in favor of Columbus. A return
game will probably be played in this
city some time during June, when
the Browns hope to regain their lost
lanrels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

While returning from school one
muddy day Tommy fell into the gut
ter, with the result that it was rather
difficult to decide which was mud
and which was Tommy. When he
arrived home the following dialogue
occurred: Tommy-aB-o-o-o-oI I've
fallen down. Ma-"You bad boy!
In those new knickerbockers, tool"
Tommy never at a loss for an ex-
cuse)-sB-o-o-o-o! I hadn't time to
take them off when I felt myself go
ing"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

In Mr.. H. Halls display windows
can be seen the following curiosities:
Tape worm, 20 feet long; Mexican
horned frog, chickens double foot,
six native snakes, one double headed
snake, two eentipedes, two scorpions,
one ground puppy, n DEVILS darn
ing needle, one large worm, species
of tobacco, one tarantula, two small
calves, Every small) two alligators,
one alive, one what is it, damfno.
Call and see these wonders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Brought Home in q Wagon.

, LOUISVILLE, KY.-Mr. j. Helmus,
Vice. President of the City Brewery,
was brought home in a wagon, car
tied up stairs by two of his men and
laid on his bed. He was suffering
With q severe attack of Rheumatism
contracted in the ice vaults of the
brewery. He refused to have a doc
tor, but dispatched a servant for q
bottle of st. Jacobs Oil, with the re-
suit that in one week he vas entirely
cured and able to return to his desk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Large Firm Incorporated.

Monday the Ricketts, 6 Emmons
firm was incorporated with the fol-
loving stock holders: Hiram A.
Ricketts,, st. Clair p. Emmons, Chas.
E. Leeper, Clayton r. Lupton and
James C. Emmons. The company
has a $4,000 paid up capital and
will be known as the Ricketts, &
Emmons Dry Goods Company. The
firm is composed Of enterprising
steady and industrious young men,
It is a strong firm in every sense Of
the word.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Obituary.

seFold her, oh Father, in thy arms,
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and thee"
At 8 a. m. Saturday, Jennie Meme
fee, daughter Of ]. NJ. and Jennie
Menefee, aged two years, died. The
funeral services we're conducted Sum
day. She was a bright little darling,
the light of the household. The
family has the sincere sympathy OF
their friends and the public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
LIberh Roward.

Sam Morris win pay . liberal no
ward to know the whereabouts of J.
R. Carson, formerly tin peddler Of
this city and county. He also Waits
any one from buying his team a. be
has q mortgage on it. 2-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
ELEDGER
THURSDAY, MAY Ia, 1885.
MONEY TO LOAN

C. ". Baker, Of Neeico, Mo, Jiaan-
eial agent for Eastern parties, has
ualimited funds to loan at lowest rates
of interest ~obtainabEe, on long time,
NTH privilege ofpaying principal be-
fore maturity. either in part or schole.
Security, first lien on improved farms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
WooIl Wool!

I wish to say to my many wool
customers that I can be found in the
business again, in room back Of Elk
press Office. All wool growers please
call and see me and get cash for
your wool. j. e. LEE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

eyes, my dear daughter. I wish
you would do your best to captivate
the heart Of our coachman." "And
elope with him, papais "Yes. my
dear. You e the papers viii all
say you are the daughter Of a mil
lionaire, and that will enlarge
my credit. Sect Now run out 10
the stable; that's a good girl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

In their season 25o, 600 sweet po-
tato plants Of the choicest and mott
reliable sorts. well hardened and in
splendid condition. At my oilce.
3-5t Z. %. SHrPpkr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Dissolution notice.

The firm of Clacher & Ruloff has dis
solved partnership April 81, 1885, BY mu-
tual consent, Jacob Rulof having disposed
of his interest to j. W. Hill and w. A.
Winslow, under the firm name of James
Clacher & Co.
Parties knowing themselves indebted
to the cid firm will please call and settle
up, either paying money or giving notes
to close up the books. Accounts and
notes can be found at the old stand, either
party being authorized to l~iquidate.
JAMES GLACIER,
4-3t JACOB RULoFF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

They we're talking about the suf-
ferings Of the Greedy party. "1s's a
terrible thing, isn't it, Clara" said
Charles, "to live off the flesh of hui
man beingsf" 30, I don't know
replied Clara, a bride of six months.
You are a cannibal,. too, Charley.
You live off father, you know.'
Charles tainted dead away-at the
ancient flavor of the cutting remark
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
bridget, II NJ wilkins comes ad,

Bridget, fMr. Wilkins comes adj
init him. Mr.. johnson may come.
It's not his night, but he has been
very affectionate lately, and he's just
in the state of mind to make q mis-
take" Mi. johnson rings the bell.
"Missis is very sorry, sir, but she
says as how it amt your nigh"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
There Is more vitality consume

There is more vitality consumed to
the square inch in getting out a news
paper than in any other kind OF work,
il we except the preparations OF Q
girl for q ball or the making up OF a
young swell to ct a cigarette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

One of Weiner's Signature cigars
cures the blues In Eve minutes Look
for my signature. None genuine
without it. URBAs WIENER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Soda and Mead.

IT you want the best Of soda water
and delicious New Orleans Mead,
always fresh, sparkling and exhllara-
ting, call on Dobyns & Gibbs. 5tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

II our merchants are not gong TO
have exhibits at the fair.
If it don't take young lawyers and
young doctors to catch on.
II we are not going to have four
or five surprising weddings.
A city in the State that observes
Sunday better than Mexico.
What Uncle Bob Allen took out in
his jug Saturday and called it oil.
If a couple of East Mexico ladies'
know what they are talking about.
Why we cannot have some hand
some private premiums for the fair.
If there is a man in Mexico who
thinks we don't need a street sprink-
Ter.
II the city can pass a Sunday Or
dinance that conflicts with the State
law.
If a certain young lady's pa has
not quarantined against her best fell
low.
What this congressional district is
going to get out of the political grab
bag.
Why every farmer in the county
should not bring something to the
fair.
The dry goods clerk who sells ten
picture cards for a nickel these hard
times.
II some of the boys did not come
near drowning in our beer Monday
night.
What carpet-bagglng, non-tax pay
ers know about the best way to i'm
prove Mexico.
If we have not laws in this country
to punish people who steal without
using the whip.
If all the country people who are
moving to town expect to run for
office sometime.
If the LEDGER would not have to
be enlarged this week to hold all the
Monday night hummers.
II the styles in spring bonnets do
not change before you can pay for
the one your wife bought.
Why wives don't make it pleasant
for their husbands if they want them
to spend their evenings at home.
If Ben and Rem did not have to
sweep out the morning of the day
the base ball game was played.
II the ''coons" who live in 'sFlat
Rock did not have a lively time last
Monday night drinking stale beer.
When the lumber will be furnished
by the county for the crossings tc
court house? The city is ready tt
put it down.
If some newspaper moguls DOM
take water when they narrowly
escape a humping and do get snub
bed in public.
If the report is circulated there il
a divorce every time a wife leaves
her husband to come home on q visi
and vice versa.
The young lady who took the pic
ture of her sweetheart to Prof. Henri.
and asked him s'what he thought o
him" and the reply she got.
What Mexico needs with q Sun
day ordinance? Some of our mer
chants are not doing business enougl
, during the whole week to break tn
Sabbath.
Why, if there IS no authority t
appoint veterinary surgeons to Civ
bills of health for cattle to be shipped
are parties allowed to. charge frol
so cents to 20 cents to pass on sue
cattle.
How Charley Brown likes his lai
style pattern hat, andh the youn
. lady who trimmed it up isn't a
artist. If the boys just wouldn
@Poague' fun, it would be a stu
Lining picnic hat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Clay Judy Shoots q Negro Desperate
Self Defense.

Pans, Mo-, May &C. W. Judy,
a druggist of Santa sc, this county,
shot and seriously wounded Green
Hutchinson, a negro desperate, in
this city, last night. Judy had his
preliminary examination this morn
ing, and was acquitted of shooting
the negro, but was fined $25 for car
rving concealed weapons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

Just received, a handsome and
beautiful line OF solid Tea and Table
spoons of the latest patterns at G. B.
Morris. o-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
The minister's meeting was held

The ministers meeting was held
Monday morning from 8 to 10 in the
study of the Methodist church,
South. The following ministers we're
present: J. S. Smith, J. W. Higbee,
J. R. Noble, W. S. Trimble and j.
G. Armstrong. An impromptu dis
cussion was led by Bro. Higbee, fol-
lowed by all present, on the topic,
"The proprlety of combating modern
scientific error from the pulpit
Bro. Armstrong was appointed to
prepare a paper for next Monday on
"What name should we give the first
day of the week." A cordial invi-
tatlon is extended to all resident and
visiting ministers, Protestant and
Catholic, to attend these weekly
meetings, to be held at the above
named place and time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

You can get the celebrated Horse
Shoe pillow shoes; also Stoves cele-
brated line Of fine shoes at / Franks.
3-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

"The greatest show on earth"-in
the line Of millinery, fancy goods,
notions, etc, now on exhibition at the
low price cash store of Mrs. Harding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

"This show is no humbug ; every
thing exactly rs represented"-at the
fashion emporium of Mrs. Harding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Fer sale. cheap,

A ine set of ladders, good as new.
They belong 10 the fire company and
can be seen at engine house.
r. DC. WHrrE,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

ssThe greatest wonder in the world"
lis that such beautiful goods a be
sold at such extra low figures as at
the bargain house of Mrs. Harding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

sNS SN~ -" JSN AcoAN 90
and settle at once.
We are informed that Vandaliassis
to have a new block of brick business
houses, with a hotel above. The lat
ter is badly needed.
The concert last week was first
class in every particular. The home
talent all did we'll and Kunkel can't
be beaten as a pianist.
WANrED-A good country girl can
get a steady position and home in
a good family. Apply to Mrs. Thos.
Helm in South Mexico.
Thos. Able writes from Arkansas
and says he has rented a farm for his
boys to work and is going to New
Mexico to handle stock.
G. G. Higgings, with the Farmers
and Mechanics Insurance company,
will be in Mexico in a few weeks to
work up trade for this old reliable
company.
A. Woodruff was in Mexico and
called this week. He says the cream
cry will open the first of September.
They will have the milk from 1000
COWS to start with.
A. E. Poteet has sold his residence
to W. W. Sells, of Renick, Mo-, for
50, $50. Mr.. Poteet, in the course of
a few months, is going to Texas to
start a cattle rancho.
Laddonia is all quiet this week.
Business is booming and the farmers
are putting in their crop. Every one
is too busy to furnish any sensational
news for newspapers.
Charley Harrison, of the firm Of b.
F. Harrison & Co., of Chicago, was
in Mexico this week and called. He
says the stock men in Chicago are
opposed to the quarantine.
A long piece of poetry has been
sent to us with a request to publish
It touches on Rev. Silas Smith!
weakness. The "weakness" of i.
backward spring crowds it out.
The fire company has just beef
furnished by the city council will
some of the best ladders ever made
They are light, strong and easy t.
adjust. See advertisement in thi
issue.
Mrs. DR.. Koontz has gone to Leav
enworth, Kansas, on a two month
visit to the Doctor. The parties VIII
circulated the report that they ha'
separated, lied. Mrs. Koontz say
there is no truth in it.
One of the chief features Of Mr.
Gardeners concert was the music fur
nished by MI. Frank Robertson 9
this city, who is a musical wondeI
He plays on several instruments
once, none of them getting away.
Don't fail to read the real estat
and insurance ad. of Steele & Ofui
in the LEDGER. This firm have a FIN
lot of property on their books fl
sale and trade. They represent goo
insurance companies and are in ever
way worthy of patronage.
The county court met last wee
| and attended to routine business
? their usually prompt and carefl
/ manner. They are giving the count
/ some good bridges and + payir
E particular attention to improvement
OF the roads. This is right.
n. Schmidt has one of the large
t bird cages we ever saw. It is 10 fe
by 20 aad 10 feet high. It is fll'
a with cedar trees in tubs ard is elea
. roomy and pleasant. About
canaries are in it and Schmidt has
fine prospect for so young birds til
season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

II you want any kind Of dress
making call at Harper's block over
Mrs. Rodman's millinery store.
Guarantee satisfaction.
52-10t CARRIE JOHNSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
WEEKLY ron rax LsDaKa sr
Buckley & MOORE,
DEALERS M

ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES,
Provisions. Flour. feed. sslt, Giass and aseens-
wafc-ali sold low for cash OF exchange Tor
ail kinds Of country produce. Come asd sce
us-NOKTfWEST CORNER SQUAEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

A large quantity Of Duke Cigar
cites just received at Urban Weimer's,
the best in the world. sat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

The handsomest line of ladies gold,
silver and fine rolled plate lace pins
in the city. Wonderfully cheap for
these goods, at C. B. Morris. 3-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14
Cash fer Pudnce.

Highest market price IN cash paid
for ell kinds Of country produce.
BUsH,
2-H N. ". Cor. Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

R NJ. White left last night for
Wichita, Kansas, on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-14

That Me1ico's alleys are to be
cleaned out ct once.