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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
B%RUTON'S CARD.

To Whom 1t May Concern.
LADDoNIA, Mo, Sept. Pit hay
ing come to my knowledge that GER
tain rumors concerning Miss Pearlie
b. Hughes connection with the I'M
fortunate trouble between myself and
nv wife, to the effect that she en-
couraged our separation and divorce,
I desire to state emphatically, in JUS
tice to Miss Hughes, that since my
marriage, out Of which has grown the
trouble now agitating this community,
she has not by act or word, written
or spoken, done anything so far as
known to me to disturb the harmony
of my domestic affairs. On the con-
trary, she, in common with other
friends, has repeatedly and with
evident sincerity expressed a deep
regret that my late marriage had not
resulted happily.
If a verdict adverse to this state
ment has been made in the minds of
the people by alleged circumstances
1t is because of prejudice or a lack of
knowledge concerning them.
l write this not to vindicatc my
self nor to insinuate aught against
any one else, but in simple justice to
Miss Hughes. JAMES G. BRUToS.
THANKS.
To the Editor of the Ledger.
LADDoN1A, Mo-, Sept. 22.-I want
to thank my many friends for the
way they stood by me in my troubles
They not only came to me with adj
vice but the expenses of the suit
brought against me were all paid by
them. They a never know how
truly 1 thank them. The gentlemen
and ladies of Laddonia and vicinity J
shall never forget. They have beer
true friends to me. May God bless
them. ). CARRIE WILKINS.
5. CARRIE WILKINS CARD.
To the Editor of the Ledger.
LApDoNIA, Mo-, Sept. 22.-I thinl
it is due myseleand also my friend
that have stood by me in my trouble
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

of. appealing the case. We do not
know whether she will or not.
Both parties have a host of friends
and we fear trouble will! result IN the
church. We think the matter should
have been kept quiet. 1t did not
amount TO much anyway until it got
into court and created such excite
ment all over the town. Why, the
sucking babes even were crying on
one side or the other. The whole
cause of the trouble is in the back
ground. S. Carrie Wilkins thinks
Pearl Hughes was the cause of heI
husband S separation from her and
says she has proof of what she is
talking about. In fact there is O
good deal OF talk on both. sides, but
we hope the matter will be hushed
up for the good of all concerned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

We are informed that the party
who created such a fuss about the
way county bridges are let failed to
get a contract because the bridge he
| bid on could be built for less money
The LEDGER is investigating this mat
ter and will show where thousands o.
dolla-s are being saved the county b,
| the court and commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

James Garrett is going to attend
school in St. Louis. Jimmie is q
steady and studious young man and
! will make a reliable druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
Rarth Still Ahead.

Joe & Vic Barth are still ahead
They have a fine attraction IN one OF
their windows which is drawing hun
dreds Of people every day. Crowds
stand in front of the store to enjoy
the sight. The attraction was very
costly and is we'll worth a price OF
admission. 1t is better than somt
shows we have in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
HARDIN COLLEGE,
A List of Girls in Attendance

We publish below a list of the
names of the young ladies in attend,
ance at Hardin College. The college
opens this year with renewed life and
vigor and the list we publish will be
largely increased inside of ten days
as the management Is now in CORES.
pondence with several young ladies
who will shortly arrive.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT..
Asberry Eva Herman Ida
Asberry Leah Lakeland Bessie
Brown Anna Mediation Bette
Brown Minnie Mcdaniel Matte
Berrs Hattie Merrell Ella
Berry Ada Moore Emma
Beagles Minnie Matthews Mary
Beshears b McCanne Alice
Boyd Mary Morse Anna
Cox Nichols Emma
Crawford Annie Nichols Mollie
Campbell Cora Petit Addie
Canterbury Hattie Petit Ella
Darby Rosa Petit Allie
Duncan Sue Paiden Nora
billiard Budgie Pollock Sadie
Edmondson Pink Paul Halle
Fountain Matte Rixie Anna
Ferris Jennie Robinson Davie
French Annie Robinson Susie
Frost Matte Roberts Ella
Gartrell frankie Robards Mary
Guthrie Georgia Rogers Carrie
Guthrie Fannie Richards Jessie
Gibbs China o Julia
| CAN'T Hattie Ross Eta
Grantham Bena Rose Mollie
| Hatcher Joe Smith Katie
Gamble Julia Sproul Nettie
Graham Ellie Sproul Carrie
Hayden Dora Sallee Katie
Hite Rosa Smith Allie
Hite Carrie Stephens Belle
Hiner Emma Sullinger Linda
Hubbard Arab Surber Dora
Hook Minnie Smith Nettie
Herald Lille Woodward Carrie
Hughes Jennie Willis Snodle
Harmed Hulda Willis Leila
Jones Minnie Ware Sallie
Jandon Annie Ware Laura
Kramer Clara West Ida
Kemble Lena Woodlan Lena
Kemble Lizzie West Ada
Yancey Nellie
Number in collegiate department, SO.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
Bruce Elma Patton Annie
Foushee Mamie Petit Josie
FouShee Sallie Ricketts, Josie
Graham Allie RingO Flora
Hall Nina Rixie Fannie
Hughes Mamie Smith Mabel
Lakeland Ida Smith Mamie
Luckie Kota Smith Leona
Malone Daisy Stewart Willie
Mexican Jessie Thomas Belle
Miller Lula Watrous Lille
Morse Lula Wells Jennie
Mosely Mamie Yancey Gay
Number in preparatory department., g
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

Mr.. Jno. III. Williams, formerly
with Messrs. Geo. Phipps & Co., OF
Glasgow, is now at the popular and
progressive one-price house Of NJ. +.
Bolts, north side square. Mr.. Will
liams is a genial, clever young man, "a
good salesman, and is with the house
preparatory to taking an interest In
the business by January 1st.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

D.. c. KNoDERER repairs gum boots
and guarantees satisfaction. Call
and see him over Buckley & Moore's
grocery store. d. C. X. is the Boss.
Don't forget the place. 24-3m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

6. Kabrich has now On hand his
large stock of winter dry goods,
boots, shoes, and clothing, and selling
them cheaper than any house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

For RAMA No. l farm. of $40
acres, 2 l-2 miles west of Farber; on
c. & A. r. r. Two good dwelling
houses. Farm is in good condition.
Apply to j. B. WELLS,
23-4w. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

7. L.. Moore is now making the
famous California pear cider, which
is the only drink that rivals his cream
soda,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

For SALE-FulI blooded Poland
China Pigs-perfect beauties prices
reasonable. Call on II. A. Field,
the Rock Spring dairy man. 23-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
Agents Wanted.

l want an agent in every township
in Audrain county, to sell the Nation
al Garment Cutter. Liberal commits
sion paid. Call at Mrs. j. Sontag's.
]. =. WooD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

I. l.. Moore makes a study Of what
the people want to drink.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
MEXICO MARKET REPORT
Buckley & MOORE,
ERECTED WEEKLY FOR THK LEDGER BY
DEALERS IN

ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES,,
Provisions. Flour. Feed. Salt, Glass and Queens
ware all sold low for cash or exchange for
all kinds OF country produce Come and see
NORTHWEST CORSER SQUARE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

Imported and American dress
goods, the very latest patterns, at NJ,
E. Bolts. Call and see them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
EVIDENCE FOR DEFENSE.

James Myers, brother of Mayor
Myers, testified that he was at church;
saw S. Carrie leaning up against the
end of the pew; several people were
doing the same thing; we were talk
ing, shaking hands, etc. While S.
Carrie vas leaning against the pew
Miss Pearl Hughes started out of the
seat and put her hand on S. Carries
shoulder. S. Carrie was looking the
other way. S. Carrie kind of twitched
herself around and that was all there
was to it.
Mrs. Jessie Gilliland saw the push
ing but got out of the church as soon
as she could, filled with righteous in
dignation and laughter.
| S. Carrie Wilkins, ex-wife of ex-
Postmaster Bruton, the defendant in
the case, testified that at Sunday
school she simply told MI. Myers
that she was not feeling well and
wanted Mrs. Basket to teach hei
class, and that was all she said tc
him. ':After preaching We were oil
talking and walking down the aisle
when I leaned up against the end O.
a pew in the jam. Some one pushee
me from behind and I just elbowec
around to see who it a I did no
know who it was till l turned arount
and L did not strike any one. L lie
her out as soon as / saw who 1t was
She told me to pass on and l thel
gave her a piece Of my mind.
could not help it and 1 have cause t.
say what I did," etc. Here she wa
stopped by the court
The attorneys did not argue tn
case but gave il to the jury, who wer
out about twenty minutes when the.
brought in a verdict of one dolla
and costs. The defendant is talking
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

Ed. Taylor has charge OF the
Windsor bar and billiard hall. G. W.
Bennett has leased the hotel and will
go East on business, leaving the bar
and billiard hall in charge of Ed.
who will keep one of the toniest
places in the country. Ed. is a
clever and accommodating young
man who knows how to treat bis
friends and the public who patronize
him. We predict for him success
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

Miss Lulu Hamilton testified as
Mrs. Pearce did about S. Carrie COM
ing down to the end of the pew, and
that Miss Hughes asked her to let
her out and that S. Carrie then pulled
her back and called her hard names
and asked her whose husband she
got away and whose home she was
going to live in" and that after she
got out Of the church S. Carrie said
'she would kill Pearl Hughes if she
had to-
Miss Mary Hamilton testified as
the others about S. Carries position
at the end of the pew and that S.
Carrie said after the scrap that ''if
Pearl Hughes puts her hand ON me
again 1 will kill her, so help me God
She did not know just how the racket
started; saw Miss Hughes look pale
and start out of the pew; might have
put her hand on S. Carrie before The
showing began; vas not sure.
Miss Pearl Hughes, the prosecuting
witness, then testified: II did moi
see S. Carrie Wilkins till she struck
me in the side with her elbow. ]
was going out of my pew talking with
my friends when I got a punch in my
side which threw me back into my
pew about three feet. I looked
around and saw S. Carrie. She uset
very obscene language and asked
something about whose husband
and whose house was l AFTER
don't know what she meant. Sh'
then let Mrs. Joel Pearce out of tn
pew but struck at me again. I die
not resent but got out of her way
She then called me a dirty - an,
said l got her husband away iron
her. She insulted me once before o.
the street but 1 did not pay any OF
tention to her. l did not put m,
hand on her or ask her to let me GU
of my pew" [Judge Forrist the
endeavored to show why S. CARR
asked her such leading questions an
90 into the cause of the hard feeling
He asked her if she did not write lei
!, tiers, ETC., to Mr.. J. G. Bruton Will
: he was S. Carries husband, ETC., bu
the court ruled the questions out {
order and many in the house breathe
, easier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
Imnortant to LADIES'.

If you are in want of imported
dress goods, you should buy early,
as jobbers in these lines bought only
in small quantities, hence they will
soon be hard to get. So you had
best'buy now of NJ. E. Bolts, where
the latest imported goods are to be
ha6
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24
New Landlord.

Charles Burkhart left for Mexico
Sunday where he will assume pro-
prietorship of the Windsor Hotel. In
parting with Charley" Louisiana
loses one of its most popular citizens,
whose ready laugh and warm greeting
will be sincerely missed. The Press
wishes him every success.-Louis-
lama Press,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-24

To the Editor of the Ledger.
LApDoNIA, Mo-, Sept. 22.-I think
it is due myselband also my friends
that have stood by me in my troubles
, 1885-10-25

OF. u n HH
at must have been great fun 10 have
seen the Gatling moving down the half
breeds, - remarked a ST Paul lady to your
correspondent on the train on the way
home last week
at would have been great fun IN its
way. perhaps. - was the reply, but, un
fortunately for the atling and us. although
the half breeds may look upon II in a
different light. there was no moving it
was not the season
Several Of the doctors and a number of
officers made a point of inspecting the
bodies Of the dead rebels the day after the
charge, and one body was found with
three or four Calling bullets close together
In his chest He was the only man killed
by the machine gun. so the rebels say.
and there is no reason to doubt 1t. As
the general says. the gun is very good for
moral but no use whatever for mortal
effect Til first day the gun was taken into
camp at Fish creek a barrel was put up
on end at a gauge of 300 yards and the
generals. Howard. ~Straubenzie. Peters,
Drury. aud n score Of the crack a%rtiller-
isis and rifle shots did their best to hit it
with the Calling. Two hours must have
been taken up by the practice and several
hundred rounds expended. but only two
or three bullets found the slaves
III Is remarkable what little credit Lieut.
Rivers has got for the gallant manner in
which he took the Calling into action.
He took the gun everywhere 1t went. and
If any credit is given for this he should
get it Howard. once the gun was in
action. worked the crank and lever with a
dash which has brought him a wonderful
share Of credit, and it was a good thing
that he was on hand. as once during the
first days fight something went wrong
with the gun. and without an expert such
as he along with the force, 1t would prob
ably nave remained disabled until 1t could
have been sent TO a workshop for repairs.
, 1885-10-25


Painters who represent angels floating
in the air with small wings may make a
charming picture. but it is sadly unscien.
tific. To carry the body of ever a small
woman. weighing. say. 100 pounds.
would require a machine having at least
four horsepower. as one horsepower
would be required to move twenty five
pounds. This would call for wings, sup
posing we had the machine to work them,
Of size. The birds found far
out at sea, known as Mother Carey's
chickens, seem to be large. but when
killed, and the body stripped of feathers.
IL is not much bigger than a canary bird.
And so of all birds capable of extended
flight Mans strength, it is estimated.
would have TO be increased some thirty
fold before he could fly. and then he
would be forced to confine himself to
dead calm weather. Currents Of air have
often a velocity Of twenty miles per hour,
a fact which shows how mighty must be
the power man must command before be
can launch himself upon the air and com.
pete with even the slowest birds; yet it
seems to be settled by scientists hat air
navigation must be by means of flight
that gas can never solve the problem.
There must be an extremely powerful
motor. and some apparatus that will do
the same service for mar that feathers
and wings do for birds.
, 1885-10-25
An undertaker.s story.


A st. Louis undertaken, who claims to
have been one of those in charge of Presi
dent Lincoln's remains, relates for the
first time the following concerning them
AT Chicago. when we opened the box
that held the remains, the face of Lincoln
was as black as my hat. Tho New York
underAkers who accompanied the re-
mains were dismayed They did not
know what TO do. 1t would be impossi-
bic to allow the public to view the body
under those conditions. / went to a drug
store and bought a camel's hair brush,
some rouge. whitening and lamp black.
| made a sort Of paint Of the whitening
and went over the face with the brush.
Then l put on some rouge. | colored the
cheeks and the lips. and. taking the lamp
black. fixed up the eyebrows and whis
kers. Then the body was placed on
view. and thousands Of people looked at
It. OF course, it was an unsightly oh
ject but the paint was detected by few p"
, 1885-10-25


People sometimes foolishly wonder why
heaven sends hot waves. 1t Is neither
impious nor inexcusable for one to be
mystified as to why a mosquito or a book
agent was created, but not TO see the pur
pose why the dog days were created is to
be blind indeed II is clearly manifest
that they are intended TO make men come
out of their coats aad show up in their
colors. Anybody can assume dignity and
reserve in D well padded Prince Albert.
and pretend to be anything that he
pleases, but who could ever hide his true
self behind the meshes of a quarter ola
dollar coat2 For nine months in the year
a man may carry his chin at IN unnatural
angle of pride and pretension. but after
the thermometer rises above 80. all his
haughtiness and contempt disappear, and
he changes his coat That is what a hot
wave is intended for
, 1885-10-25
CURE PLIES

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense
of want of weight in the back, loins and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
of the kidneys or neighboring organs At
times, symptoms ofindigestion are present
~fatulency, uneasiness of the stomach, etc.
A moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagrceable itching, after getting
warm, is a common attendant. Blind,
bleeding and itching piles yield at once to
the application Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly on the parts
effected, absorbing the tumors, allaying
the intense itching, and effeeting a per
manent cure. Price 80 cents. Address
The DIR. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua.
o. Sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1885-10-25

Are nov to be sold at many regularly APP
pointed places 10 each of the large cities.
A wonderful convenience this will be to
the public. As they will generally be at
the drug stores, the people who call for
stamps oan also call for Browns Iron Bit
tens, the great family tonic. WILSON &
Leonard, druggists, Willimantic, Conn,
say: we sell no tonic, invigorator OF
blood purifier, hat gives such satisfaction
as Browns Iron Bitters."
, 1885-10-25

10 all who are suffering from errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, |
will send a receipt that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary in
South America Send self addressed
envelope to Rev. Joseph T. lnman,
Station ID. New York.
, 1885-10-25
Sad Truth a, the Weir. Bottom.

A young gentleman in Atlanta, who has
been living in blissful anticipation Of an
early welded existence. is now lugubrious
and inconsolable. He has been engaged
to Q yivacious. pretty, popular young
lady Of the city, and OF late has been
dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to
dream before. He built him and her a
cory cottage. and planted a garden. but
last night tho birdie informed him she
had concluded to be Gagged by a fellow
with a more spacious mansion. In la
menting his plight he CALCULATES; why,
doggone II, | even dug q well.
, 1885-10-25

Of golden light burst In upon the scene.
and Mr. looks heard his name called
as from a thousand throata lie felt him
self gently but irresistibly led on. aud as
q soft voice whispered 10 him he flied his
eyes aud saw VI
iapa looks had waited mfny years.
but his hit was made at last From
out the darkness he had been called and
the Promise fulfilled. brighter on account
OF its sorrows aud most enduring because
for all Time. and there under the great roll
OF the lifting curtain, In the full glare Of
that mysterious light. Papa looks lay
load
, 1885-10-25

CoLIc IN HoRsEs.- Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a
certain cure for collie in horses. Many
honsemen have used it for years and in
hundreds of cases without losing one.
The dose for colo in a horse is four table
~spoonfuls in half pint Of water, to be re-
peated in thirty minutes if necessary.
The second dose is seldom required. Sold
bv w N. Hunt.
, 1885-10-25

While money is close, wages and prices
low, expenses should be cut down in every
household. Economy the watchword for
mothers, head off doctor bills by always
keeping in the house, a bottle Of DIR. Bo-
sanko's cough and lung syrup. Stops a
cough, relieves consumption. cures Group
and pain in the chest in one night. IL is
just the remedy for hard times, Price
80 cents and 81. Samples free. Sold by
W. N. Hunt.
, 1885-10-25

A correspondent Of The Monthly Maya.
zine Of Pharmacy, writing from Messina,
says. "A bottle Of bromine left in n
closed room all night with the stopper out
destroys all infection and insect life
have cleared places which were infected
with vermin many times. 1t Is far more
%eifcctual than the vapor Of burning sui
phur.
, 1885-10-25
the Bolt.

While a Louisville family were eating
dinner. a bolt Of lightning passed through
the house from roof to cellar. There
must have been pie on the table.
, 1885-10-25

Persons desiring pure Lake Mahapaluta
ice should leave orders at Christ. Mauss',
baker, 3lT Ferguson street, or with tho
undersigned. SLOAN II Co.
, 1885-10-25

Receipts Of sheep have been light, and
owing to this prices have advanced 100
a0c, but at higher figures the movement
was slow and tho close is easy at g.. l0(d
3.75 for comnon 10 prime.
, 1885-10-25

Printing neatly executed al the Leader
Job rooms.
, 1885-10-25

Legal blanks at the Leader Office
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-14
Mrs. Grants Income.


A New York letter says: 'The finan-
cial resources available to Mrs. Grant
are at present not exactly ascertainable.
since they are dependent somewhat on
the action of Congress as to the balance
of the Generals retired pay for the cur
rent year. The receipts from the Gem
erals book will be hers. Estimating
these receipts a. seventy-flve cents per
volume for an addition of30O, 900 copies.
she will receive 1926, 200 or an annual
income, at 4 per cent, of $4,000. TO
this will probably be added $1,000 a
year as widow of an ex-President, and
the net rental of the sixty-sixth street
house, which, outside Of interest aid
taxes, may amount to $4,000. So that
in all probability, If as reported, Mrs.
Grant has full life interest in her hus-
bands property: she will, in1he course
of twelyemonth or so, enjoys an income
Of sl5, 900 to SIC 900. This is nil indie
pendent of the income arising from the
trust fund of $3.50, 900. In that sum OF
money the General possessed right of
disposition, and, until his will is made
public, it will be impossible to say
whether he has given his wife Y life in
terest or whether lie has distributed
this money among his heirs"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-14
A Fatal Family Row.

William Hancock, Il farmer, and bis
son, William Hancock, living near La
fayette, Ala, were partners in a thresh-
ing machine. The other day they quar-
relied over the division Of tolls. The old
man got gun and made threats of as
sault against the son, but no violence
occurred. The father, with another
son named John, then went to Williams
house. Soon alter that William arrived,
and, procuring n gun, told his father
he was ready to shoot it out. The old
man raised his gun to fire, but William,
being quicker, fired first. striking but
not disabling his father. The old man
fired without eject, and William fired
his second barrel, killing his father in
stantly. John Hancock seized his faith!
er's gun, and shot his brother under
the eye. William drew pistol and be-
gan firing, while John ran. One shot
took effect in Johns side. William over
took him and carried him back home.
William has been arrested, and seems to
care but little for his terrible deed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-08-14
Caught in a Trap.

A tramp sneaked into freight car OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Sat
urday near Cumberland for the purpose
Of stealing ride to that city. When
the train reached Cumberland the door
of the car was sealed before the tramp
had chance to escape. The train came
to Baltimore, and the freight car was
run down to Locust Point, where 1t re-
manned unopened all day Sunday. Mon
day the seal was broken, and much to
the establishment of Agent. Beeler and
others out came the starving tramp,
weak and furnished. He said there was
nothing in the car to eat, and that he
would never be caught in y similar
trap again. lie was taken to the Sonth-
ern police station, where he gave his
name as Geo. Jones. As nothing was
missing from the Car Justice Talbot let
him go.-Baltimore Sun. 3D..