Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-09-10

As will be seen by an ad. in this
issue of the LEDGER L. Phillip has
taken in a partner and the firm is now
l.. Phillip & Co. The 600" is J.
W. Plunkett and WI are glad to know
that his worth is appreciated. Pomp
is n of Mexico's most clever and
e%nterprising young men. We trust
that our readers will read the ad. in
the LEDGER and patronize those who
patronize us.
The famous Dowell case comes up
at Bowling Green tomorrow. A
large number will be present from
Mexico. As most of our readers
know, Mr.. Dowell was severely in
jured by a sky rocket at the Cleve-
land celebration and is suing the
committee who had charge of the
fireworks for damages, alleging care
lessness, etc.
The Montgomery and Wellsville
boys came to Mexico Saturday to
play a game of ball for 500. The
Wellsville boys claim that Montgom-
cry had a ringer from St. Louis to
catch for them and would not play
but claim the forfeit money. Wells
vile then played a scrub nine from
Mexico and won the game. Score
Is to IA.
The second nine Of the Mexico
base ball club went to Paris last Fri
day. The rain prevented the game
to go beyond the 3rd inning, where
the score stood 2 to 1 in favor of
Paris. The Mexico boys were ele-
gantly treated and are high in their
praise Of Paris and the Paris boys.
They will try again.
The money at the B. and L. Asso-
ciatlon Monday night sold well. j.
W. Mckinley paid $50 a share for
five shares. "Buck" Jackson bought
two shares, paying SCI a share.
Sam Morris has five shares Of stock
for sale. Any one wanting B. and
L. stock should see him. 1t is a good
property.
Misses Annie Gamble and Matte
Shea have been employed to teach
in the Vandalia public school. They
are two of Mexico's most intelligent,
thorough and accomplished young
ladies. We know they will make good
teachers and congratulate the Van
dalia directors on securing their SER
vices.
The following officers Of Mexico
Lodge, No. 26, A. F. & A. NJ, were
elected at its last meeting: J. NJ.
Marmaduke, W. NJ. j. M. Daniel,
S. W.; J. M. Gordon, j. W.; Jas.
Pasqueth, Treasurer; J. c. Bassford,
Secretary; James Clacher, T.; l..
II. Hightshoe, S. D.; j. W. Terry,
J. D.
DR.. ". G. Pipino leaves this week
for Des Moines, Iowa. His family
has already gone. DR.. Pipino has a
fine offer there as a surgeon. He
had a fine practice here but the
opening offered is in a large city and
besides its being a good thing he sees
even a better thing in the future.
A ten-year-old son of r. R.. Arnold
made q narrow escape during the
base ball game Saturday. A hard
batted foul ball struck him and for &
moment he was knocked ''silly.' Il
it had struck him squarely thu
chances are that the result woult
have been fatal.
Joe Barth returned from the Eas'
Wednesday, where he purchased al
enormous stock of fall and white
goods. which are now coming in. Tn
Barths are ''hustlers, "and know wha
the public wants in the clothing line
Call and see them.
As the LEDGER stated before th
Erastus Shepherd known in Mexic
is on the ocean bound for China an
not under arrest for counterfeiting
"Ras" has more yarns told on hir
than any person we know Of out G
jail.
. Rev. J. F. Smith returned thi
week from assisting in a protracte
meeting at Bethlehem church, Boon
county. There were 80 baptisms o
5 Monday. The prospect is, that gres
and good work will be accomplished
, Married, at the residence OF MIR
Jane Blackwell, Of this county, Sep
9Th, Mr.. Joe Armstrong and Mis-
Ida J. Fox, daughter Of W. Taylt
Fox, Elder Hook officiating. tt
= LEDGER extends congratulations.
q Mrs. M. M. Show, foreman on ii
q Centralia Guard, accompanied by Il
u beautiful and accomplished Mi
q Sophia Gates, called this week az
II iightened up the gloom. They ha'
our thanks for flowers.
st Try Dicks celebrated beer. III
hast nm earth. tt