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Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

As will be seen at a glance we are
still short. There are parties who
should and would give if called upon
and we trust they will not wait. We
have spent at least two days Oh this
work and have received several re-
bluffs which of course we have to get
used to. We are sure the result JUS
titles the work. This matter must be
attended to at once and we trust by
our next issue we can have the full
amount subscribed and publish the
receipts and turn the money over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

On the Right Traek-Water In Sight.
The council held a secret session
Tuesday night. The result was that
the council will reduce to writing just
what kind Of water works they want
and will then get bids on the same.
The lowest and best bid will be put
in the form of an ordinance and be
submitted to the people. The coun-
Gil and the people want water and we
think the council is now on the right
track to get there. The people will
back the council.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Ex-Repre-
sentative Aylett Fl. Buckner is here
On private business, he says, without
any reference to Office. 1t is quite
well understood that Judge Buckner
can have an authorship in the Treas
ury If he e e fit to take it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Pleasant Session in Columbla.-EniOy.
able Trip North.

The members of tue Missouri Press
Association held their annual meeting
in Columbia Oh the I'd of June. The
session was very pleasant and in
structive to all present. The meeting
was held in the new chapel of the
University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Mexico, we are sure, is to be saved.
We have among us a minister who
says be will not leave Mexico until
every drop of whiskey is driven out.
We do not know just how long he
expects to remain. With the Lords
help he should succeed; without it
he appears blatant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
Public School Teachers.

The Board of Education of this
city elected for the coming scholastic
year the following teachers:
Prof. D. A. Mcmillan, Sup't.
F. G. Bryan, room No. IL.
Miss Callie Towles, No. IL.
Miss Jessie Sanderson, No. 10.
Miss Jennie Jeter, No. 9.
Miss Mary Gibbs, No. 8.
Miss Willie Woodward, No. Z.
Miss Fannie Ross, No. 6.
Miss Annie Spence, No. 5.
Miss Matte Sullinger, Nc. 4.
Miss Lizzie Talbot, No. 3.
Miss Josie Hamilton, No. 2.
Miss Lottie May, No. l.
Prof. w. NJ. Treloar, teacher Of
music.
Colored Schools. j. Hicks, prin
cipal ; Octave DIshman, intermediate
Miss Jennie Coleman, principal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

This is doubtless the largest bill ever
negotiated for in this county. Ask
Fred Read for further particulars.
The new coal shaft is at a depth OF
80 feet, The company will go to st.
Louis this week to purchase machin-
cry.
T. r. Dodge of the Leader has
again fell heir to a snug sum. A
brother in California recently died
and left him several thousand, we
are told.
Mrs. Amanda Murphy, an old lady
66 years Of age, living a few miles
southeast of this place, came to town
Saturday and stole a pair Of shoes
from j. A. Smith. She vas arrested
and tried before Squire Watkins
court and fined $40 and costs,
amounting in all to $14.20. Miss
Cora Link, a relative of the old lady
and who came with her, and so years
younger than the o. l., also got into
trouble. She got a pair of shoes al
the same place by Misrepresentation.
and when brought into court pleaded
guilty to theft before she understood
the charge. When old ladies 6t
years of age get to stealing, it il
time for Bob White and your CORES
pendent to stop.
Chap White don't allow his Law
practice to interfere with his musica
arrangements, although he has no
entirely given up his law business
This is merely intended as a eorrec
ton of your 'swould like to know" o
last week. CAssIUs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Col. Hutton is in Washington this
week filing papers with the p~ostoffice
department and a sweeping change in
the postoffices of this district is to be
expected,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Lsddonis will have a big celebra-
ton on the 4th of July. Many at
fractions are expected, among which
is q real live congressman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
We can't have improvements with

We can't have improvements with
out paying for them. Every one said
the sidewalk to the cemetery would
be a big thing. 1t could be built no
other way than by raising one-half
the money. The editor Of this paper
stood good for it. The walk is built
and accepted. We are sure those of
our people who favor improvements
will assist US in closing this matter
up at once We find it 10 easy mat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The Rails County Guide states that
r. H. Norton, of Lincoln, and W.
III. Biggs, of Pike, are already
avowed candidates for congress from
this district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The Moberly Headlight appears to
be trying to repay 60 the editor Of the
LEDGER for a kindness done it at the
late meeting of the press convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The council should pass an ordi-
nance ordering property owners to
keep the grass cut off of their side
walks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Under the new law minors are not
allowed to frequent a saloon without
the written consent of their parents
or guardians.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

In the future sales under a deed of
trust must be published in a newspa-
per whether so stated in the deed or
not. This will prove quite a bur-
den to some of our wealthy people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
Be Calm.

"Run for the doctor, quick! help!
help! dot baby has swallowed a
Nickel" exclaimed Mrs. Schumburg.
"Mine gott, you make so much
fuss as if it was a twenty-dollar gold
piece. Be calm, Repecca," replied
Nose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The Confederate reunion will be
held at Hlgginsville, Mo-, on August
25th, the first day of the fair at that
MACE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Judge Foraker has been nominated
by the Republicans Of Ohio for gov
ernor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Wonder what is the reason none Of
the good working democrats in the
second ward are willing to be coun-
Gilman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
Pith of the Evidence.

The more Republicans squeal the
greater evidence that this is to be a
Democratic administration. Fort
Worth Gazette.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The philosophy Of the parent is the
common sense of the children. Some
of the boys must be orphans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
TOURIST TICKETS.

To all principal points in Colorado
and New Mexico are now on sale at
very low rates. For particulars en-
quire of or address
E.. s. WILSON, Ticket Agt.,
Union Depot, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Twenty miles of rock roads would
be the making of Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

"Every day will be Sunday by-and-
by" This must be by-and-by.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The Columbia Herald last week was
fourteen pages and filed with a full
report of everything that occurred IN
its city during commencement week.
1t was complete in every sense of
the word,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The revised edition says Joseph did
not wear a coat of many colors. The
question now is whether it was a
tailor made or a hand-me-down, or
whether he wore q coat at all or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The water works of Nevada are
nearly completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The people of Columbia raised
about $4,000 to entertain guests dur
ing commencement week. They SIM
ply put their hands down in their
pockets and paid the money. 1t will
prove a paying investment in the long
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

These dark nights remind us that
we need gas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Where, oh where is the pleuro-
pneumonia?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18
The Weather Too Warm For That,

The WeAtIier Too WARM Fol That,
While at Mexico last Tuesday we
learned that Col. Hutton and Bob
White we're on an excursion tc the
Northern Lakes, both occupying the
same berth in o Pullman sleeper
Sturgeon Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Montgomery City has a skating
rink,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Wanted.-Old Feathers and Feather
Beds.
I have a large order for old feath-
ers and will pay big prices for the
next thirty days. Parties desiring to
sell should write or call on
SAM MORRIS,
Northeast of public square, Mexico,
Nc. CAT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

Pleuro-pneumonia played out but
the low prices at I. Franks dry
goods and notion store will never be
played out. See them. TAT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

The prospect for corn is good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-06-18

REMOVAL.
p. G. Knoderer has moved his shop
over Buckley s. Moore's store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
BE9@
Typhoid Fever.

am sixty:seven years old. and have lived
in this Hall county all my life. Up to twen-
ty-elght years ago was regarded as the stron-
gest man in the neighborhood-the most
robust in health. In November, 1855, had q
long and serious spell of typhoid fever. 1t
left me emaciated and cripple in my right leg.
At times that limb was swollen an enormous
SIZE. being twice as large as its natural condi-
ton, and lnhamed and angry in appearance,
From my knee down small sores came, and at
the ankle large ulcer came, which discharged
poisonous matter. My whole System became
injected. The doctors would patch me up for
aWhle, but the ulcer would never heal. The
mercury and potash with which they dosed me
brought on rheumatism and dyspepsia. was
an object of pity to all my friends. Some
thought that the only hope to safe life was
empntatloh. lcontinued to grow worse, and
Tor three years have not worn a shoe. Hope
had almost left me. Swifts Specific was
suggested, and commenced its use at once.
From the very first began to feel better.
have taken thirty-six bottles, and the shadows
which had darkened nay life for twenty-eight
years have all been dissipated. The effect of
the medicine has been wonderful indeed. To-
day am able to attend to all my farming in
terests, and walk from one to five miles per day.
am satisfied that the disease is entirely
broken up and henceforth am to be free from
those terrible, apprehensions and suffering
WHICH formerly, made my life miserable.
swlfts Specific has done more for me in one
year than all the drug store medicine pres
crl bed by physicians did in twenty-eight years,
Its merits. WM. r. RED
Hall County, Ga, Feb. o, 1885,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

By the advice of attorneys the gritty
squatters upon the Grow Creek lands are
deliberately planning test case which
will place the question before the courts
in form which must command active
attention. The settlers will remain on
their claims until movement is made
to eject them by military force. The
first soldier who makes move to enforce
the proclamation will be arrested by the
civil authorities and will become the de.
fendant in the case. The counties within
which the alleged reservation lies are
all organized and possessed of full CON-
plements of civil officers. Civil law is
superior to military law, unless upon
extraordinary occasions. not liable to as
sert themselves in connection with this
affair. There is no intention to precipi.
tate conflict of violence. The settlers
stand upon what they believe to be their
absolute rights, which they will endeavor
to maintain in dignified, peaceable
manner. If the courts decide against
them, they will yield. Otherwise their
new made homes are their Gibralter.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Proposals for Military Supplies
Headquarters Department of Dakota.

Headquarters Department of Dakota,
Office Chief Quartermastef.
Fort Smelling. Mimi, April 25 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject
~ to the usual conditions, will be received at
this office or at the offices of the Quartermas-
ters at the following named posts, and at Bis
marck, D. T., and Helena, NJ. T until II
o'clock noon on the 25th day Of May, 1885, at
Which tIa time and place they will be opened in
delivery Of military supplies during the fiscal
year commencing July lst, 1856. as follows:
Wood, Coal, Hay, Straw, Corn, Oats, Bran
and Charcoal,
OF such of said supplies as may be required at
St. Paul and Fort Smelling, MINI. post and
Headquarters of Department., Forts Pembina,
Sisseton, Totten. Buford, Abraham LINCOLN.
Meade, Yates, Bennett, Randall, Sully ano
bismarck, D. T., Quartermaster's Depot0
Fors keogh, Custer, Ellis, Shaw, Missoula,
Asslnnl bolne, Maginnis and Camp Poplar river,
NJ. T., and at Headquarters, District of Mon
tana, Helena, NJ. T.
Preference will be given to articles of
domestic production and manufacture, condi-
tions of price and quality being equal, and
such @ preference will be given to articles Of
American production produced on the Pacific
coast to the extent of the consumption reouir-
ed BY the public service there.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Blanks and full information as to bidding.
De-, may be had on application to this Office or
to the QuartermRsters at the various posts
named.
JAMES II. MOORE,
Deputy Quartermrster General, q. 8. A.,
Chief QRartermaster,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Lr. Herbart's
Electropathic, Medical, Sur
gical and VapOr Bath In
Stitute and Western
Dispensary.
0ffice-Bunker's Block, opposite scouaaI's
Bank, Third street, Yankton.

FOB the scientific examination, treatment
and cure OF all difficulties and long stand
ing chronic diseases and deformities, such aa
catarrh, diseases of the head, throat and lungs,
Liver, kidney and heart: lnveterate diseases
Ct the stomach, scrofula, dropsy, paralysis,
hts, fever sores, contracted cords, enlarged and
stiff JOINTS, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica,
salt 1heum, erysipelas, scald- head, ill-condi-
TONED ulcers. syphilis, nasal polypus, asthma,
hay fever, chronic oiarrhoea and diabetes, dis.
eases arising from indiscretioa or exposure, re-
sulting in nervous prostration, general debility
mental and physical weakness, mercurlal and
other affections of the throat, skin or bones,
blood Impurities and poisoning. skin af1ec-
tlons old sores, pains in the head and back,
ulcers, all chronic female complaints and ire
gularltles are treated by new methods with
never failing success.
By his original methods of treatment thous-
asds have been cured, and felt and expressed
emotions of gratitude for the Joys of life and
health restored by his skillful aid. His sue
cess has produced astonishing results. DR..
chest, lungs, or any internal organs. It mat
ters not what your trouble may be, come and
let me Doctor examine your case: If it is
curable ne will tel! you 30; if not, he will tell
you that, for he will not undertake case un-
less he is confident of effecting cure, It will
cost you nothing for consultation, so call and
satisfy yourselves whether the Doctor UNDER
stands your case.
Those suffering from catarrh or bronchitis
can be assured of perfect cure by his new
method of treatment.
al! interviews and letters are sacredly conf
dentiai: Medicines packed so as not to excite
tion of case is given. But one personal inter
view in all cases preferred. Gail or write for
~ This Institute is furnished with all the
@Oace-Room No. 3, Bunker's block.
az Office Hours-9 to II a. m., 2 to S and Z tc
p. NJ, and on SUNDAYS from to6.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Murdered In His shach.

Bismarck, Dak., April 29-Three men,
who went to-day to the claim shack of
August Lentz, thirteen miles south of
Bismarck, found the door fastened by
paddock on the inside. Looking through
the window, they saw Lenz on his bed,
dead, bis head looking as if crushed in.
They did not break in, but came to town
and informed the coroner, who will 20
down in the morning. Lenz was unmar-
years or more, and was known ns m mn
honest, inotfensive German. He had q
brother in Oshkosh, Wis. No cause for
the murder was known, except that
Leptz had trouble with parties who cut
wood from his claim, His partner in
farming aud wood cutting,is in town
tonight, aud is being watched by the
police.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Grand Lodge X. orr.

Huron, April 3o-Surreme Grand
Chancellor Van valkenburg. OF Iowa,
this afternoon organized the grand
lodge of Dakota Knights of Pythias.
Delegates were present from every lodge
in the territory. These are the officers
Grand past chancellor, Quits, of
Grand Forks.
Grand chancellor, Geo. ]. Love, OF
Huron.
Vice-chanceliors, Edmunds. of Dead.
wood. and P. D. Collins, OF Grand Forks.
Master of exchequer, Daniels, OF
Mitchell.
Keeper of records and seal, Davis, Of
Brookings.
Master-at.arms, Black, OF Bismarck.
Inside guard, Sturgeon, of Mitchell.
Outside guard, CAM, of Rapid City.
Tonight John Westdahl. of Huron
was elected delegate to the grand lodge
at Toronto,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

About as large land transaction as
has occurred in Dakota is reported from
LaMoure and Dickey counties, where an
Ohio man, Samuel Glover, purchased
twenty Thousand acres of railroad land.
This real estate went cheap. The price
1T was held at was seven dollars per
acre, or $4,000 for the entire block, but
the Ohio man secured it for $4,000, or
two dollars and seventy-five cents per
acre. This was accomplished by making
payment with the preferred stock of the
railroad company, which was taken at
par.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
From the Dissectinq Room.

Having taken Swift's Specific for blood
poison contracted at a medical college at a
dissection, while l was = medical student, / am
thorough cure after my parants lad spent
hundreds of dollars for treatment. NV arm
was sWoleh to twice its usual size, and as noth-
cured. But hearing of the 8. s. s., / bought q
bottle little thinking would derive any benefit
rom 1T. l began taking it regularly, and soon
ceased to pain me. l continued its use, and
after taken eight bottles was thoroughly cured.
AUGUSTUS wendell, Newark, N. j.
Ireatlse on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer s.,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
euro .or Piles.

euro s0r Piles.
Piles are frequently preceded by q
sense 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 of indigestion are
present, as ttatulency, uneasiness Of the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very dlsagreeable itch
ing, after getting warm, is common
attendant. Blind, bleeding and itching
piles yeild at once to the application OF
Or. BosaDko's Pile Remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts affected, absorb.
ing the tumors, allaying the intense
itching, and affecting permanent cure.
Price, 80 cente. Address, the Dr.. Bosan.
70 Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

An error IN regard to the act of the
late legislature regarding the number of
commissioner districts in each county,
has found its way into the newspapers
and become quite prevalent. The bill
designed to make the Law general. but it
was defeated and passed as special act
including not more than half dozen
counties. The law of 1883 on this SUBJ
ject remains in force.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Advice 10 Motnars.


Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If SO,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
W1nsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Ohild.
rem Teething. Its value ls lncaloulable,
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. It cures
dysentery aud diarrhma, regulates the
soitens the gums, reduces ei intammstion' aa SGe
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Hrs. Winslow's Soothing SY.up
for Children TeetAsng is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the Oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by ell druggists throughout the
world. Price rs cents bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
excelsior Book Store Wholesale and Retail.

The oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
ratrons all the new apd popular works
Of tho day at eastern prices. In this de.
partmeat may be found everything re.
qnired (in the stationery line) ia the
office, store or choel house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
Dead ON tho l.ra,r,e.

Aberdeen, May "a man named Nc.
Crinon was found dead on the prairie,
about four miles west Of this city, to-day.
He had probably been dead se veral days.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
The Magnetic Shield Co.

Have concentrated and utilized Magnetism for
magnetic garments by Doctor Thatcher is the
browning triumph, of the century. These gar
menta are the best known remedies for the cure
and BriRht's disease. Rheumatism and ncural-
gia cannot exist where these Shields are worn.
The Ladies' Magnetic Comet or jacket will
Complaints" Lost vitality is quickly restor-
cd. All kidney diseases, nervous exhaustion
and paralysis yield to magnetism where all
other remedies fail.
The moment our Magnetic Shields are
brought in contact with the body, y powerful
magnetic stimulus is impaired to the blood and
afford speedy relief. Why suffer with cold
feet when . dollar invested in Magnetic in
solcs will keep your feet warm and cause free
circulation OF blood. Goods sold Wholeeale
and Retail. Address all ordcrS for goods and
price list 10 Dk. ATWOOD, llS fIrrn ST.,
6ouT1 AINxRAroIIs MIN. Agssts Woaisd! !
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05
It is thonght to be case of suicide, as
bottle labeled strychnine was found near
by. The inquest will be held tomorrow,


Sioux Falls. May 2-The agricultural
society of south eastern Dakota held
directors meeting this afternoon. It
decided to open its district fair on Sep.
tember 29th, at the city that will offer
the greatest Inducements.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

paper, envelopes and blank books made
especially. We also carry the largest
stock of ~WALL PAPERS. a
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut SITS.
PURDY & BRECHT.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

The democratic majority in the city
council permitted and aided in the per.
formance Of graceful act last night IN
retaining faithful officials in their places
regardless of politics and IN making new
appointments without consulting the
political predictions of the appointees.
The democratic wing of the council
could have chosen democrats exclusively
and thus rewarded the workers for the
party with the spoils of a victory. But
they doubtless remembered that Yauk-
ton city does not contain democratic
majority and that success can only
come through the aid of republican
votes. Following the example of the
illustrious head of their party, they rec
ognized the mugwumps.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-05

1t is said that law passed at the last
session of the legislature changes the re-.
quirements relative to voters and Office
holders in Dakota. A man must be a
citizen of the United States, twenty.one
or more years of age and must have re.
sided, previous to Offering his vote, one
year in the territory, two months in the
county and thirty days in the precinct.
A man is not eligible to county Office
until he has resided in the territory one
year nor for territorial Office until be
has been resident two years. None
but qualified voter can vote at caucus
or primary meeting under penalty of be.
ing found guilty of misdemeanor.