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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Crossings to Court House.

The Laddonia Herald shrieks out
an unreasonable howl because the
county is going to assist the city in
putting down crossings to the court
house. 1t is not Mexico that wants
the crossings. We don't carr any
thing about them. We can swim,
wade or float over to the court house
TO pay our county taxes. The cross
ings are to be used by every man in
the county who goes over there to
pay his taxes. 1t has been 8 shame
and disgrace to a county out of debt
the way these crossings have been
for years. The Mexico people have
no more business at the court house
than the people of Laddonia, Wanda
liza or anywhere else that taxpayers
live. These crossings arc for the
good of the county and we are sur,
prised at our friend Beal. We are
sure he is misinformed about the
matter as he clearly shows when be
says ''the $3.50 spent in this way
would build a half-dozen good bridg.
es." Good bridges cost about $1,000
out in the country. Here we get four
bridges in the city to the county.
property, where every tax payer il
the county has to go at least once .
year, for $3.50. Still our friend Bea
kicks Does he want US to kicl
every time there is bridge built i,
the country Z We won't do il even
ne does- We are satisfied s.EsauI
has been working on him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Sherif,s Sale in Partition.
Sachael Judah ct al, plaintiffs,

--E
Malinda Judah ct al, defendants.
In the circuit court of Audrain county.
Missouri.
By virtue and authority of a decree and
order of sale made by the said court, 81
the above entitled cause, and of a certified
copy thereof, dated February 4th, 1885, I
viii, on
Friday, the 9Th day of June, 1885,
between the hours of nine o'clock In the
forenoon and five O'Clock In the afternoon
of that day, at the cas- front door Of the
court house, in the city of Mexico, In An.
drain county, Missouri, sell at public yea-
due, to the highest bidder, the following
described real estate, to-wit: The north-
west quarter of section ~thirty-three (3sls
township fifty : three (53), range twelve
(l2) In Audrain county, state of Missouri
Terms of sale as follows, viz: One
third cash, one-third in twelve months,
one-third in eighteen months deferred
payments to bear interest at, eight per
cent. per annum from date of sale; or 81
cash at option of purchaser, deed to Be
made to the purchaser when purchase
money is fully paid.
JOHN W. ATCHsoN,
sat Sheriff of Audrain county, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
NHOggish.O

1t is reported that A Rodemyre, OF
the Centralia Guard, had an old
razor-back hog he wanted to sell and
that he drove it in among his neigh.
hor's bee-hives, where it vas stung
almost to death and swelled up to
look like it weighed 1000 pounds.
He then sold it for a fabulous price.
We did not think Rodemyre would
do this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

One of our compositors last week
made US credit a fanatical screed to
Rev. Johnston. R.. f. Johnston, oil
this city, was the author. Rev.
Johnston, we trust, will pardon US
for making HIM the father of such q
little cyclone-without a business end.
We are especially sorry of ouI
mistake because Rev. N. S. Johnston
is not identified in any particular
with any society or party but is a
minister of the gospel and believes
that those who will be saved will be
saved through the blood of Christ
and not through the squeaking OF
cranks or platform of parties.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Clacher & Ruloff has dis
solved partnership April 81, 1885, by mu-
tual consent, Jacob Ruloff having disposed
of his interest to J.. w. Hill and W. A.
Winslow, under the firm name of Jane.
Clacher & Co.
Parties knowing themselves indebted
to the old firm win please call and settle
up, either paying money or giving notes
to close up the books. Accounts and
notes a be found at the old stand, either
party being authorized to l~iquidate.
JAMES CLACHER,
Att JACOB RULoFF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Sherif'S Sale.

RY VIRTUE and authority of a tran
Il script execution issued from the office
IF the clerk of the circuit court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, returnable at the
June term, 1885, of said court, and to me
directed in favor of w. w. Maefarlane
and against Jackson Jamison, 1 have
levied upon and seized all the right, title,
interest and claim of the said jackson
Jamison of, in and to the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit: Undivided
one-half of the south half of the west hall
of the southwest of the northeast section
twenty-eight [2s], township ffty-one
ISL, range nine [9l, all lying and being
in the said county and state of Missouri;
and l will, on
Friday, the 9Th day of June, 1885,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the
forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
of that day, at the east front door of the
court house, in the city of Mexico, county
of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same or SO
much thereof as may be required, at pub
lie vendue, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, (subject to all prior liens and
Judgments to satisfy said execution and
costs. JOHN W. ATCHISON,
s-4t Sheriff of Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Not Nen0tiSm.

Senator Vests son was appointed
as consulate clerk by President Ar
thur. Z. Ewing, of Jefferson City,
brother-in-law of Cockerell, was sent
to Mexico on his " merit and
through the influence of Prather.
Voorhis, brother-in-law of Hutton,
got the revenue collectors office
through Hatch's influence and Hut.
toms negligence. They are all good
men for the places.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Sherifs Sale.

RY VIRTUE and authority Of q tran-
II script execution issued from the once
of the clerk Of the circuit court Of An.
drain county, Missouri, returnable at u
June term, 1885, Of said court, and to ne
directed In favor of J. II. Menefee 90.
against Jerry Curry, / have levied upoe
and seized ALI the right, title, interest ano
claim Of the said Jerry Curry OF, In aae
to the following described real estate
to-wit: Lots four ri and i've lsl =
Barnes addition TO the city Of Me1seos
state Of Missouri, all lying and being z
the said county and state OF Missouri
and 1 will, on
Friday, the 9Th day OF June, 1883,
between the hours of nine O'Clock In -
forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoo1
Of that day, at the east front door OF -
court house, in the city of Mexico, counl1
and state aforesaid sell the same or e
much thereof as may be required, atpues
lie yepdue, to the highest bidder for CT.
In hand, fsubject TO all prior liens 81
Judgments TO satisfy said execution -
costs. JOHN w. ATCHISoN,
sat Sheriff Of Audratn county Ao.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
C. E. Hasbrook, of the Kansas CITY

C. E. Hasbrook, of the Kansas City
Times, has been appointed revenue
collector of the Sixth district. This
appointment gives perfect satisfaction
all over the state. The man and the
paper he represents are both worthy
workers and ever in the front of the
fight for the party. Such appoint
ments insure a Democratic victory in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

bAt ihSeA
| Nov at this day comes plaintiff and files
IN her petition stating among other things
that the said James Bridgford, Adeline Cot
tie, Harry Cottle, Mary Appleton, Abraham
Appleton and William Bridgford are non
residents of the state and it appearing to
the satisfaction of the clerk of this court
in vacation that since service cannot be
had in the ordinary way it is hereby Or
dered by the clerk that publication be
made notifying said defendants that an
| action has been commenced against them
in the circuit court of Audrain county,
Missouri, the object and general nature OF
which action is to diyest out of the de-
PENDANTS and invest plaintiff with the
legal title in the lands named, viz: The
southwest one-fourth of the southeast
quarter section sixteen C16), township
fifty-two T52), range six (6), containing
forty acres. And unless the said defend
ants be and appear at the October term of
said court, to be holien at the court
house in the city of Mexico, Audrain
county, Mo-, the first Monday in October,
1885, and on or before the sixth day
thereof answer or otherwise plead to said
petition judgment will be rendered &C
cording to the prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published in the Mexico Weekly
LEDGER, a newspaper published in said
county of Audrain, for foul weeks sue
cessively, the last insertion to be at least
four weeks before the commencement OF
the October term of said court.
Witness my hand and seal of office this
May Is, A. D. 1885.
Sat BEN C. JOHNSON, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

The Old Testament has been re-
vised. We would publish it as an
item of news but we fear some few OF
our readers are not conversant enough
with the old edition to appreciate the
oh,,-oz
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

Last Sunday during the absence OF
the family the residence of Judge j.
P. Clark was entered and robbed OF
all valuables in sight, among which
was about SO in money, jewelrv,
pistols and very valuable souvenirs
which were of a value to the family
that cannot be expressed in dollars
and cents. 1t is a good thing Ed
was not at home or the bold burglar
would have done but little burgling
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

As far as we can learn the Demo
cratic administration has made no
change in this congressional district
except to remove the evenue collec-
tors office into another district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Sherifs Sale.

RY VIRTUE and authority of a tran
u script execution i%ssuedfrom the office
of the clerk of the circuit court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, returnable at the
June term, 1885, of said court, and to me
directed in favor of W. w. Macfarlane
and against B. F. Brothers, l have levied
upon and seized all the right, title, inter-
est and claim of the said B. F. Brothers
of, in and to the following described real
estate, to-wit: Forty [40l acres northeast
southwest section t%hirty-tive 1851, town
ship fifty [50ll, range nine, all lying and
being in the said county and state of Mis-
souri,; and / will, on
Friday, the 9TH day of June, 1885,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the
forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
of that day, at the east front door of the
court house, in the city of Mexico, county
and state aforesaid, sell the same OF Sc
much thereof as may be required, at pub
lie yendue, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, Subject to all prior liens and
judgments) to satisfy said execution and
costs. JOHN w. ATCHISON,
at Sheriff of Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
ate again.

The Laddonia Herald continues to
be one of our best exchanges,
although it often suppresses news
when it suits the editor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

Congressman Dockery, of Missouri,
is stirring up the postmasters in his
district. He is asking and getting
changes everywhere except where
the postmaster is elected for a stated
number of wears.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

numerous to mention. The pony
club of course, is a side dish, dernieT
resort, and never fails to have the
desired effect.
Mrs. P. E. Shackleford of Stur-
geon, formerly of Mexico, has been
visiting her father, W. B. Beshears,
and family for several days past.
7. r. Dodge of the Leader has
been on the sick list several days.
Alarge party went from here over
ON Salt river fishing Monday. They
will no doubt have a great time.
We are satisfied, Judging from
the size of the bread box they had,
that they took, altogether too much
bread according to the size of thei,
jugs. Guess this must have beer
the slug band" CAssIUs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
He will deliver it at your residence.
HE DEFIES COMPETITION.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the partner
~ ship heretofore existing between Barker
s shoots, Of Benton City. Mo-. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. Parties indebted to
said firm win pay Judge A. J. Douglass or J. G.
Orr, as referees. or their appointee. into whose
hands the books of said firm have been left for
settlement. j. H.. SHOOTS.
Dated May IA. 1885. n. L. BARKER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Sherif,s Sale.

pY VIRTUE andauthorlty of an exec:
ID ton issued from the Office of the els
of the circuit our of the city of eE=
Louis, Missouri, returnable at the JuSs
term, 1885, of said court, and to me d
rected in favor of Economy Brick Coz
pany, to the use of Henry w. Beldmefx
assignee, and against Charles Hannem0
I have levied upon and seized all -
right, title, interest and claim of the s6i1
Charles Hanneman of, in and to the "a.
lowing described real estate, to-N1fs
West half north west of south west g.
ton twenty-five (25), township fifty-0
(5l), range six (6), all lying and being &
the said county and state of Missouri
and | viii, on
Friday, the 9Th day of June, 1881,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in tn
forenoon and five O'Clock in the afternoon
of that day, at the east front door OF tn
court house, in the city of Mexico, count
of Audrain aforesaid, sell the same or g
much thereof as may be required, at pub
lie vendue, to the highest bidder for cask
in hand, Subject to all prior liens and
judgments) to satisfy said execution and
costs. JOHN W. ArcHIsoN,
sat Sheriff of Audrsin county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

The c. & A. r. R.. company has
sent a draft for 81, 900 to be used in
stamping out pleuro-pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

Owing to the negligence of o few
jackass Democrats in Illinois John A.
Logan was elected to the e. S. Sem
ate AGAIN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
Won't Paw a Cent.

We were this week furnished a list
Of names of merchants who won't
pay a cent to have our streets sprin-
killed.. Some of them surprised us,
others did not. 1t is their business.
They have a right not to give if it
suits them. The street sprinkler will
not sprinkle in front of their houses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

1t is reported that the locust plague
will visit us this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

Visit other towns if you want to
see what is the matter with Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

There will be an important meet
ing of st. Katharine's Guild on
Thursday, May 21st. at B p. H., at
the residence of Mrs. Norman Lack
land.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

The Keytesville fair begins Tues
day, October 1st-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

1t is understood that Congressman
Hatch will not recommend any indi-
yidual for a postofice in a town
where there are more than n appli-
cant. He will send in the applica-
lions with such information as he has
and leave the result with the depart
mont
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
number of years.

The Laddonia Herald takes US to
task about some of the news items we
published about that town. We
presume we published facts. Leading
citizens from that place came to
Mexico and gave us the news. They
know what we always do with news
when we ret IT,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
'atharine Bridgford, plaintiff,

James Bridgford, Adeline Cottle and Har-
ry Cottle, her husband, Mary Appleton
and Abraham Appleton, her husband,
and William Bridgford, defendants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

Every jackass has its bray.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21
$780,
Order of Publication.

STATE OF MISSOURI, )ss
COUNTY OF A%UDRAIN.
In the Circuit Court, October term, 1885
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

changes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

John II. Mcclure, guardian and curatoro d
the estate of Frank B. Stafford, Z
minor, plaintiff,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-05-21

IL ut lillS ldblCl StdtC1llCIG IL.
P. A. Emmons, who has been at
home on the sick list for nearly two
months, has been confined to his bed
since Friday last.
A lady called upon J. B. McDear-
mon, the druggist, a few days since
and asked for a bottle of "Gen. Prices
Recovery" Jim said he was just
out, but could furnish the ''Retreat''
in powders.
I overheard a couple of Vandalia's
prominent men say a few days since
that they would not know what was
going on in Vandalia if they didn't
get the LEDGER.
Vandalia is the best point for a
good Touring mill in northeast Mis-
souri,. If this should meet the eye
of some engaged miller with a little
money he will find the assertion
stated above precisely the facts up
ON investigation. The town has if
teen hundred inhabitants, and other
wise the facilities could not well be
better.
John Laird is conyalescent.
A great many of the farmers in
this end of the county have been
running the pillow and planter at the
same time the past week, and we
will guarantee they will have good
crops if any N does.
Vandalia, we presume, is a great
town for amusements. Unsurpassed,
probably in the state, outside of st.
Louis and Farber. 1t is also quite
a musical town. In the way of
music, We have a cornet band, @
string band. jug band and the
swynette band, besides other minor
affairs not down on the bills. There
are two jug bands, but the reader
must not mix them, however, as they
are two distinct organizations, the
principle difference being that one
blows ON the jug while the other
sucks it. The latter is not a musical
organization. In the way of amuse-
ments, we have roller skates, croauet
base ball, marbles, quoits, canned
dogs and cats, and other things toe
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20

Contemporary the Gosslper hastens to give II
away and calls upon the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children who ire
ouept the river for bathing purposes, to In
terfere and Illustrate this diabolical plot
That imaginary gator, which they say al
ter All was only W ison himself in bathing
with rubber drawers on, will answer all pur-
purposes
During the closing week of the present
month the inevitable small boy, who for
nine months past has been dutifully attend
ing school, will be turned loose on suffer
Ing community and at once begin to raise
shoel. Just think of it; three months OF
sewing on buttons, patching trousers at the
knees and basement, and the poor patient
mother will have her hands full enough
Mischief is what the urchin Is after and the
rattan what he none too often gets. Turn
Ing the dog loose in the street with TN
can accompaniment to his caudal c0nnec-
ton, soaring the cats out of their senses
teasing the girls slung. shooting the birds'
and gettinghome at nightas black as Hot
tentot, these are but an inkling OF the
diversions of the small boy during every
hour Of vacation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20

$50, that's one way of catching monkey"
said Mamms Hanley, shutting her book.
"They haven't got much sense, them" said
Herbie III they had, they'd pull their
paws out and turn the bottle downside up
and get the corn that way. guess that's a
fish story about monkey, mamma don't
believe they'd be so foolish. / don't believe
anything would"
For answer Mamma Hanley did a funny
thing. She took n china vase off the mantle
set It where the l6-months-old baby, May.
would see it.
Then they all watched her-Mamma Han
ley and Bee and Lulu and Herbie.
Baby Nays bright eyes soon spied the
vase, in minute tho candy. She put in her
wee hand, but when it was doubled into a
wee fist, with the candy in it, she couldn't
get it out. And she wouldn't, no she would
not let go the candy. -...
''How about the monkey story, HerbieT
asked Mamma Hanley, and they all began
to laugh. Come, baby, open your hand
now"
But baby wouldn't open her hand; she
wanted the candy. The poor little wrist
got red, and pretty soon the baby began
to cry, and still she kept her fist doubled
tight up.
II believe I'll have. to break the vase"
said Mamma Hanley; and really think she
would if the baby hadn't just then thumped
it against the table les and shIvered it in
pieces herself.
'Darel' said she; and so she got her
candy.
well, monkeys and babies are all the
same said Herbie.
But Mamma Hanley doesn't think so.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20


A gentleman travelling in New South
Wales discovered one of the most curious Of
natures freaks in vegetation. 1t was q
group Of bottle trees. Do they not look like
1t in shapel 1t might be round bottle with
bunch Of lnacs stuck into it Australia is
q country full Of strange things, but here is
certainly one Of the oldest Of them all.
There were nine trees in the group They
were from thirty-five to sixty feet high.
They are Of immense bulk around, too. DIR.
Bennett measured one that was thirty-flve
feet in circumference. The trees are COW
cred with long, sharp leaves.
These strange growths were never known
until about 1872 When the bark is tapped
. sweet sap flows from 1t. something like
sugar water, only more gummy. 1t Is re-
freshing drink. The bottle trees are old,
very old. They are believed to have been
growing there, just as they are, for thou
sands Of years. Before there were any human
beings at all In those regions it is thought
they were there, looking down upon the
strange monsters that peopled the earth and
waters In those ages.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20

{. Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's Posi-.
i've Cure, which combines the good qualitie $
Of all the best cough remedies without the de
fleets OF any of them. 1t cures promptly
thoroughly and permanently, all coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough, Influenza,
bronchitis, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing to
the lungs; safe and pleasant for children.
Price 50 cents and $40 Z. Grlggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20

1t is said that Ed. Lawrie, the pool seller,
is making his mark as u postal clerk, and
that no new man ever had better monthly
report 1t is, however, to be regretted that
In some unguarded moment he will spoil
this record by putting his head out OF the
car window AS the train thunders by some
station while he shouts at the top of his
voice: How much am offered for Ma
.,ie NJ. with Will Cody, Big Soap and
Soxy V In the field
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20
The Gossiper.

Now doth the little dudelct
Unto his tailor strut,
And order suit OF plaid
OF the very latest cut
~.
There's a girl that is fairer than a"y'
Aud by Jove ] can see her alari
I'd call on that girl right away,
II twas not for her horrld Ola pa
81 X
Now to our sanctum comes the bore,
With smiling face and manner AIRY
And closes carefully the door
He left open last January.
ofttimes wonder how in thunder
The girls refined and fair,
Can kiss a lite yelling babe
And stroke his scanty halr,
And call the little torment sweet
Por my own part, I'll own up beat
I'd rather kiss an ancient miss
OF ninety years or more,
Or an almond.eycd Celestial
From far of China's shore,
Or a Digger Indian, any day,
Than kiss that baby cross the way
One STYLE OF babies will kiss,
And never once say" No."
That is-the lovely female babe
or sixteen years or SO.
But III bet forty dollar bill
No other kind ever will.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20

Here Is the best riddle that we have seen
In some time: Mysscond took my first after
using my whole al dinner. What Is IL IL
u . napkin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-20
A Beautiful Poem.

Here arc some exquisite verses by an au
thor whom we do not know. II the boys ant
girls do not appreciate them now, they will
when they are few years elders. And when
they are men and women, tired Of work and
lonely, perhaps with gray hairs beginning
70 como In their heads, they will know "
that these verves mean. Some parents make
their children think they arc nothing bus q
bother, expense and vexation and ths
tender little hearts are saddened and made
heavy daily by being made to believe they
arc In tho way and arc not wanted. Sucf
cruel parents do not deserve to have any
children One Of tho purest, sweetest on
1oyments In life Il romping and playing
with house full Of merry young onea II
drives away for tAs time the heaviest cart
and tho blacklist gloom. It makes the old
man and woman young again. Bad, In
dsed, however stately, however splendid, \
Tho house, without any babies. And TIL
the author Of the poem knew well: