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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
FROM WILSON.

Mrs. A. Yeager is building a new
house.
Corn gathering has commenced in good
earnest.
Mrs. Frank Miller, who has been quite
sick, is better.
VIM. Keith and lady are now residents
of Central district.
The Sunday School at Central has dis
banded for the winter.
A very interesting prayer meeting al
Central on Wednesday nights.
VIM. Cant andifamily, of Central, spent
several days visiting friends and relatives
lear Cant last week.
Messrs. Rudisil & Hiser are feeding
cattle in this neighborhood, lots being or
Enoch Doty's land.
Bass bawl, sparkling school, or sing
irg, held weekly at the neighbor's houses
in neighborhood of Central.
Judging from the new plank fences,
&C., being put up in this country the saw
mill on Long Branch is kept pretty busy.
A very interesting protracted meeting
is in progress at Skull Lick G. p. Church.
There has been quite a number added to
the church up to date.
Messrs. Freeman and Durkee, two
charming young beaux from Moberly,
who have been visiting the family of Mr..
Charles Walton, have returned home.
At the monthly meeting at Bethlehem
Baptist Church last Saturday, the pastor,
Rev. Hagan, preached an able and inter-
esting sermon on true religion, from
John 49,: II. After the sermon, the
ordinance of baptism was administered
to Mrs. VIM. Stone. Owing to the
pastors i~ndisposition the pulpit was
occupied ON Sunday by Rev. N. Silver.
Erpr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
ELOPED AT LONG RANGE.
Mr.. G. w. Williams and Anna Vanetta,
Of Mexico, No., Escape Parental
Vigilance, and are Married.

A romantic elopement took place
last night from Shelby county. The
couple we're Mr.. G. W. Williams and
Miss Anna Vannetta, both of Mexi-
co, Mo. The brides family is among
the wealthies and NEST prominent in
that section of the country, and the
groom is a promising young merch-
ant. They have known each other
for years and were quite intimate,
but owing to some family disagree
ment the young lady's parents would
not consent to their marriage.
A few weeks ago she left home to
visit some Of her relatives near Shell
byville, KY, and it was arranged that
he should join her. A few days ago
he left home, saying he was going to
St. Louis on business, but instead
came directly to this city, and yes
terday went out to the residence of
his sister-in-law, Mrs. Susie Williams,
who lives near where Miss Vannetta
was visiting. Mrs. Williams had
previously been let into the secret,
and it was agreed that the young
couple should meet at her house yes
terday afternoon. At the appointed
time both were there, and the plans
were quietly laid. A carriage and
horses were procured, and the young
couple started for this city, accom-
panied by Mrs. Williams and w. H.
Ramsey, Miss Vannetta had informed
her relatives that she might stay at
Mrs. Williams all night, and conse-
quently no anxiety was occasioned
by her absence.
The clipping couple proceeded on
their journey as fast as the horses
could 60, and arrived in this city at
midnight last night. A deputy clerk
of the county court was called out of
bed and a marriage license procured.
They then proceeded to Alexander's
hotel, and a messenger sent for DR..
E. T. Perkins. The reverend gen.
tleman arrived an hour later, and at
2 O'Clock this morning the ceremony
was performed in the parlors of the
hotel.
The young couple will probably
remain here a day or two, and then
return to their home in Missouri
Louisville, KY, paper.
Oh, hevings!!!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part of the abdomen, caus-
ing the patient to suppose he has some
affection of the kidneys or neighbor-
ing organs. At times, symptoms OF
indigestion are present, as flatulency,
uneasiness of the stomach, etc. A
moisture, like perspiration. produ-
cling a very d~isagreeable itching, af-
ter getting warm, is VERY common
attendant. Blind, Bleeding, and
Itching Piles yield at once to the
application of DIR. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy which acts directly upon the
parts affected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and affec-
ting a permanent cure. Price fifty
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko
Medical Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by
Dobyns & Gibbs. 29-1y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
A Varied and Entertaining Perform.
ance.

'Ths season at this place of amusement
was opened last evening by Mcintyre &
Heath's MinStrels, whos gave a varied
and very entertaining performance
Among the interesting features were the
solos and duets of Messrs. Dewitt and
Kirwan, who played on all sorts OF
musical Instruments; and the Clipper
Quartette," who appeared in an amusing
burlesque. The program concluded
with a one act comedy called "Way
Down South" in which all the members
of the company took part. The theatre
presented an attractive appearance last
evening, having been redecorated and
renovated during the summer. 1t is
estimated that there were $500 persons
in the audience last evening.-Philadel.
phia Daily Public Ledger.
Marshal Joseph Murray has re.
ceived notice to look out for one
John Buford who shot his father and
brother, Monday, in Shelby county
He is 26 years old, 6 feet high.
weighs $50 pounds, blue eyes, light
hair and complexion. Has a hole in
top of head about half an inch round
and has two knife scars on his
cheek. When last seen had a shot
gun and revolver and was supposed
to be ridinga brown horse. One
hundred dollars reward is offered fol
his capture by Sheriff Dunn of Shell
by county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, or Harrisburg,
ILL.,, says: "Having received SO much
benefit from Electric Bitters, 1 feel
it my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have had a running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doc
tors told me l would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated.
/ used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and my leg
is now SOUND and WE'LL" Electric
Bitters are scli at fifty cents a bot
tie, and Bueklen's Arnica Salve at
% cents per box by ]. F. LlewellYn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Land Sales.

David C. Bond to John w. Graford, 40 acres
3 miles west OF Thompson station, 500.
James I. Burns to Rebecca Proctor, IS acres
6 miles north of Sturgeon, $500.
Demas Satterlee to James A. Dye, 60 acres
3 II miles south Of Vandalia, S2,50Oe
d.. l.. s. Bland to James A. Dye, lots 1 and 2
block 2, BANDS addition to Vandaiia, $50.
James A. Dye to Demas Satterlee, lots 1 and
2. block 2, BANDS addition to Vandaila 5000.
James A. Dye to Margaret Satterlee, lots 8 anC
6, block 50, Fandalia, $500.
b. l.. Locke to N. +. kilgore, undivided IL
lot !, block l6, original Mexico, S 1900.
Thos. A Crank to Augustus Turner, 81 acres
6 miles northwest of Sturgeon, 81, 400.
Augustus Turner to p. +. Anderson. So acres
6 miles northwest of Sturgeon. 81, 800.
j. C, McMurtry to Emily j. GiiIiiand, so acres
1 mile north OF Farber, $1,000.
James A, Dye to W. b. Shepherd, so acres
l-2 miles southeast of vandalia, s $3.50.
Jennie BreeSe to John b. Snyder, lots Q apt
10. block 9. Morris addition to Mexico, $500.
j. II. HARRISON to ThOs. E. Moss, lots / anC
2, block IS, Vandalia, $500.
Wm. G. Pipino to ,Chas. NJ. Hands, lot 4, IN
Davis addition to Mexico, ST, 800.
James r.. Hamilton to Bette W. Mediation
north half block survey $50. south OF Ladd's ad.
dItion to Mexico, 500.
Joel A. Headington to Bette W. Mediation
81 69-l0o acres, mile south Of Mexico, Sl,sT5.
John and Joseph Machin to r. ID. BirdselI, q
rcres, Z miles southeast OF Farber, $500.
James s. Rollins to DR.. j. j. HALEY, lot %
block 4, Benton City, S25.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The INrELLIGENcER has secured
permanent quarters in the Savings
Bank building and the new outfit is
being put IN shape there as fast as it
arrives. A complete new outfit has
been purchased and the task OF put
ting it in order is no small one and
our friends will have to bear with us
for q short while. We are working
seven days in the week, nights in
cluded and the paper, will soon be
issued in Its regular form. The
postmasters at the various Offices
have made and are still making every
effort to furnish a correct list of our
subscribers and a large. number of
the patrons of the paper have called
or sent in the dates. Those who
have not done SO will confer a favor
by attending to the matter at their
earliest opportunity.
Quite a number of our subscribers
were behind on their subscriptions
and we must request them to call
and pay or remit the amount due as
soon as possible as every dollar due
the office is sorely needed to meet ex-
penses oecasioned by the fire. Our
friends will please remember this
and be prompt in handing US the
''needful." A number have already
done so, but there are others who
are still behind and who will, we trust
not fail to appreciate the position.
AS soon as u machinery is in
working orde. and our Office set OF
rights, we shall be greatly pleased to
have our friends call. Our latch
string will always be found on the
outside. S. B. Cook.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Orange Blossoms.

A quiet, but none the less enjoyable
event, occurred at the residence OF Z. P,
Smith, in Monroe county, heal the
Audrain line, at 10 O'Clock Wednesday,
The occasion was the wedding of Mr.,
Smiths daughter, Miss Mamie, and Mr..
G. L. Head, nephew of Judge X. j. Pin.
dali, of this city and son of B. S. Head,
Esq, of Moberly. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Sutton, of Paris.
Attendants, w. P. Smith, of Monroe, and
Miss Mary Miller, of Audrain. Mr.. and
Mrs. Head left that afternoon for Mober-
ly where a reception will be rendered
them by the parents of the groom. Mon
roe county will be the future home of the
bride and groom. May they "sail with
kut a ripple DER LIES tempestuous
sea, " Is the wish of the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
CONCORD STRINGS.

W. r. Crews sold to Lon Shock some
! stock hogs at %. so per hundred.
Robt. Tyler sold to Robt. Freeman "a
3-year-old cattle at $50 per head.
Lon Ridgway sold to R. R. Buckner IL
Polled Angus calves at S2S per head.
Renfro Gibbs, of Mexico, attended
church at Pleasant Grove last Sabbath.
Mrs. Ellen McClintic, of Lewisburg,
Vest Virginia, is visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Jas. w. Boulware sold to VIM. Vivion,
6 head of yearling steers at S35 per head,
also 2 2-year-old steers at S45 per head.
Hamilton Brown sold to MI. Stone, of
Audrain, so head of 3-year-old cattle,
average weight, l,24S lbs, at $3.50 per
| hundred.
Joseph Brown sold to 10. Able, of
Audrain, II head of 3-year-old cattle,
average weight $3.50 lbs, at $3.50 per
hundred.
At Robt. Potts. sale, yearling steers
brought from $50 to S30.75 per head,
yearling heifers from $3.50 to S26.50
per head, l Hereford calf, $50; l yearling
mule, $l00; corn in the crib, sl.S5 per
barrel.
2ir. OdFlu PATTERSON ana vile, Mr.
Washington Bright, Mrs. John Boyd,
and Miss NJ. A. Calhoun have returned
from a trip to Greenbier county, West
Virginia. They report q protracted
drought there.
l see in your last issue, Mr.. Editor,
that Mr.. Emmons, your clever Mayor,
says that the Shorthorns have taken more
premiums for beef cattle than all the
other breeds combined in 1884 and 'S5.
We will just stop long enough to inquire
if where they have taken the most
premiums was not where there was no
competition. The recent St. Louis Fair,
for example, where there was not a single
Polled Angus, Galloway or Hereford on
the ground. His statement is true, fol-
the simple reason that until a few years
ago the Shorthorns had nc opposition
at all. They were the cattle of the country
but at the last Fat Stock Shows at Kan
sas City and Chicago they were badly
beaten by both the burly bald faces and
mild eyed blacks. JENNIE JUNE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Dom Look Like q Wreck.

"When a man is going down hill
everybody is ready to give him a
kick" Yes, that is SO. It is sad,
but natural. Why, many a man and
woman, seeking employment, would
have got it if their hair hadn't been
so thin and gray. One bottle of Par
ker's Hair Balsam is then the best in
vestment. 1t stops falling hair, pro-
notes new growth and restores color.
Clean, highly perfumed, not a dye.
A great improvement owe any SINH
lar preparation, and sold at the low
price of SOC. PAT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
A PLEASANT EVENT.
A Kansas City Journalist Serenaded
at Mexico - Rose Field Passes
Through Mexico on his Bridal
Trip.

Yesterday Rose Field, of the Kan
sas City Times, one of the most
cultured journalists and genial gen.
tleman on earth was married and left
on the evening train for a trip East
and through Europe. He has been
a hard working journalist for years
and richly deserves his reward and
the rest he will now take. He passed
through Mexico about 2 o'clock this
morning and thinking he deserved
some recognition from his friends in
this city, Che has friends wherever he
is known and he is known wherever the
Times circulates and the Times cir
~culates wherever English newspapers
are read.) the LEDGER prepared an
impromptu serenade and reception
for him at the depot. A large crowd
was assembled when the Wabash
train arrived and surrounded the
sleeper which he and his bride occu-
pied. The conductor, on request,
promised to hold the train a few mo-
ments while the imposing ceremonies
were carried out. As soon as the
train stopped the bands struck up
and a committee boarded the train
in the James style and informed tue
groom that he must show up. As
usual, Field was equal to the emer-
gency. The bands were the largest
that W played in Mexico and only
such as our city can produce. Among
the instruments that we're played up
on We recognized the following; OF
course there were others. In addi-
ton to the full Mexico Silver Cornet
and Brass bands, two of the best in
the State, We could plainly hear the
effect of the following musical in
struments: The Mexico ~orchestras,
three in number, and a kazoo, bazoo,
canoo, tinpanoo and many other
noise-making machines not found in
any catalogue on earth. The groom
made his appearance on the platform
of the a and in a neat and appro-
pirate speech thanked the boys for
the honor conferred, &c, &C., and Or
dered 20 cases of Cooks Imperial
wine and 10 boxes of Key West
cigars. "He regretted very much
that he could not lay over in Mexico
and spend a day with the boys, but
as he was now working under a man
aging editress, this request had been
killed with a blue pencil"
AS the train pulled out the Mexico
bands, musicians and newspaper men
gave three cheers for Rose Field and
bride. The press of Kansas City,
the coming city of the great West,
and finally for all whole-souled, en-
terprising men, journalists, and 9TH
erwise of the great state of Missouri,
among which we find the name of
the gentleman who, with his bride,
was our guests for a few moments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Work Guaranteed.

Frank G. Rohn is one of the best
blacksmiths ever in Mexico. All
kinds Of repairing neatly and promptly
done. Horse shoeing a specially.
Prices-Shoeing, plain, s1.00; toes,
sl.50; removing shoes, IS cents.
Call and see him next door to Ian
Morris livery stable. 24-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
The I~nteliIgencer.

The entire Hnteiigeacer force is
working day and night to get every
thing in readiness so it can appear in
] its old form. Everything that money,
work and enterprise a do is being
sdone. Machinery and type are arriv-
ing every day. The Office will be in
the rear of Mexico Savings Bank.
The upper and lower rooms will both
be used. The Lntelligeneer will have
cozy headquarters.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Bueklen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, ehapped hands,
c%hilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by j. F. Llewellyn. tt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Just received at the Famous the
greatest bargains of the season in
boots and shoes. Call and see. We
will make prices that will surprise
you.
The Famous will open greater bar,
gains this week in all departments
than ever has been shown to the
trade of Mexico.
All who owe me will please cal
and settle and greatly oblige.
Mrs. H. L. RoDMAN.
Call and see my line of Jersey
jackets and caps. A new stock and
very cheap. MRL. b. l.. RoDMAN
Ten or twelve couple will go out te
Tom Jones' tonight and will have 8
dance. Tom is a clever boy.
! Mrs. M. NJ. Fisher. of Columbia,
is the guest of relatives here.
Don't fail to see G. Blum & Co.'S
windows.
Cloaks at Mrs. Rodman's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The editor of the Laddonia Herald
should be certain he has not been
misinformed before he makes any
crack at a friend. Editors should not
believe all they hear, especially when
the informant is trying to make a
noipt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
If il I,Aaded

If you want a good gun Of any
kind OF ammunition of the best cal
and I a accommodate you. In ad.
.dition to my fine line of guns I keep
q complete stock of fresh groceries
which l sell cheap for cash. Highest
market price paid for country pro.
duce. W. A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Al. Woods is happy. 1t is a boy,
and Mr.. Edwards smiles on a girl.
They r both erecting nice, neat
dwellings, adjoining, about FIVE miles
southeast OF Mexico.
Mrs. Joel Guthrie has returned
from q visit to friends in Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Put none but Democrats ON guard
if you expect to keep the party in
power. We do not want employees in
places of trust who will betray US at
the first chance Keep pure Demo
Gratis in Office and that party can
never be defeated. Straight goods is
what we must have.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
How 1t Strikes Other Folks.

The Mexico LEDGER, one of the
most w~ide-awake journals in the
west, which has helped its town and
county more than any other institu-
ton in Audrain' county, and never
tires of booming and working, has
this to say of our hotel project:
"The Marshall Progress wants a
SAC, 900 hotel at that place and will
be n of eighty to get up a stock
company. The Progress is always to
the front in the many enterprises that
have made that beautiful little city
what she is. The people of Mar
shall, we think, appreciate the zeal
with which the Progress works for
their interest"
Come up next summer, Col. White,
and welwill show you one Of the fin
est hotels in Central Missouri.-Mar-
shall Progress, Oct. 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
President Cleveland contributes

President Cleveland contributes
$1,000 for campaign purposes in
New York. This shows how much
use he has for the mugwumps who
are trying to defeat Hill. Still some
people claim that a slap at the mug
wumps is a slur on the administra-
ton. Such a statement would be
branded by some statesmen as 'dem.
aooouery."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Col. Dyer, of Jonesburg, has
bought an interest in the Warrenton
Banner, which has been enlarged and
improved in every sense of the word.
1t deserves liberal support.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The Centralia Guard is now pub,
fishing fine portraits of home people.
The work is done by the editor and
far superior to much we see in met
ropolitan papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Gov. Marmaduke vetoed Louisiana
as the cite for the new pen. Moberly
is now going to make a fight for it.
Moberly generally gets what she
goes after. Her press and people are
ol,ya
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Water.W0rks m

Pipe-laying will begin for the was
ter-works next Monday. At least 60
men will be put on this work. Work
is now booming on the reservoir and
the works will be completed in a very
short time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Several of the candidates for post
master wanted a primary and the
winning man pay the costs. One
man thinks the ladies should be al
lowed to vote at this election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

W. o. Gray, of the Louisians
Press, was in Mexico last week. Any
report that he was here to take 9
hand in appointing the Mexico post
master is q mistake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

In its Like to Know column the
Marshall Progress of Oct. 18th says
If you read the nice compliment
paid by Col. Bob White, of the Mex
leo LEDGER, to the Progress this week
in regard to that new hotel? And if
those are not good words from one of
the most prominent, enterprising and
rustling journalists of Missouri?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Ten new subscribers this week.
The prospect is now that we will
reach our coveted 1900 by January.
1856.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The only way to get some of our
most wealthy people who live just
outside the limits to pay city taxes
is to adopt a third class charter.
Then we can bring them into the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

DIR. J. S. Sinclair, formerly Of this
city, has returned to Mexico from
Palmyra to remain permanently. He
has associated himself with DR.. p.
French in the practice of medicine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

1t locks as though some people
had made up their minds not to be
pleased by Col. Hutton
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Dobyns & Gibbs the Druggists
who are always locking after the in
terest Of their customers, have now
secured the sale of DR.. Rosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup, a remedy
that never fails to cure Colds, Pains
in the Chest and all Lung Affections.
For proof, try q free sample bottle.
Regular size SO cents and SI.O0.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
ONLY S1.5O.

New subscribers can have the LED
GER sent to them till Jan. 1, 1887, for
e1.50, cash in advance. This does
not apply TO those taking the paper.
There are a great many who do not
take any paper at all and we offer
this inducement to enroll on our list.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

If Mexico had a business mems
union We could have a tobacco fac.
tory. There is plenty of idle capital
in Mexico if it could only be brought
ont.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Street car ~assassins continue their
diabolical work in st. Louis. An
other car was blown up last night on
jefferson avenue bridge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Bob White, with his customary
enterprise, issued a neat supplement
giving an account Of the big fire
Vandalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Nevada, Mo-, is now working for
the shops and a division of the new
railroad. She will get it. She gets
all she goes after.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Announcements,
To the Editor Of the Ledger.

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
Please make the following announce
ments in your paper for Mexico circuit,
NJ. Z. Church, South: Littleby Church
second and fourth Sundays; Santa Fe,
third; Trinity, first.
j. T. MooREMAN, P. E.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Col. Hutton stirred up a nest of
hornets about the p~ostofice appoint
ment in Louisiana. He will be more
careful here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The Vandalia Leader has raised
its price from 81 to S1.25 per year.
This paper is well worth 81 30. A
county paper cannot exist at 81 per
ya4r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Mrs. Doneghy and Mrs. Sears, OF
La Plata, are guests of their mother,
Mrs. Mary Craddoek, Promenade
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

Sidney Garrett, of Mexico, has just
got q patent on a washing machine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

There is still some talk about a
primary election for postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

The Greenbackers are gone. The
mugwumps are going.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
LIST.
MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. %, 1885.

r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
II p%ost-office at Mexico, Mo-, and which,
if not called for within four weeks from
date, will be sent to the Dead Letter office
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
To Be Given Away,

A handsome music box to pur-
chasers of jewelry. Persons buying
goods to the amount of So and up
wards will receive a certificate which
entities them to a chance to obtain
a music box valued at SIS. It will
be given away Jan 1st.
G. B. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29

HOW TO TEACH,
by teachers whose lives have been
spent in the school room. 24-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-10-29
Teachers.

Young ladies who contemplate the
teachers profession should, by all
means. avail themselves of the oppor-
tunitles now afforded by