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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Most of the readers of the LEDGER
vii, recognize the features of the
above gentleman, who is one of the
best known and most successful
school men in the west.
II. L. Baird is now at the head of
one of the largest and most flourish
ing schools for girls in the whole
country. The College is situated at
Clinton, Mo-, and is appropriately
named after him and his most esti-
mable family, every one of which is
peculiarly fitted for the work now Ell
oaued in.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Senators and Representatives.

FROM lne montgomery StdnuarU.
In this congressional district there
are three state senators and each one
of them is lawyer, j. P. Wood, OF
New London, David A. Ball, oil
Louisiana and III. w. johnson OF
Jonesburg.
OF the eight representatives of the
lower house, four are farmers, Carte,
of Au,lraiu and Allison of Rails
Mueller of st. Charles and Shopper,
horst of Warren, the two latter being
Republicans. Booth of Franklin
Dunn of Lincoln, Carter of Mont
gomery are lawyers, and Duffy o.
Pike is merchant, and all are Dem
ncrats
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
How Plaster Casts Are Made,

The st. Louis Globe gives the follow.
ing amusing account of Col. Pat. Gil
more's experience in the hands of a
couple of youthful modelers: II went
to the studio at the hour fixed, and was
to be met there by a well known sculp-
tor. who had courteously undertaken to
do the modelling himself. By some un-
fortunate mischance, he failed to put in
an appearance. Two apprentices were
vigorously stirring the liquid plaster of
Paris or whatever villainous compound
is used for the purpose. After about
half an hours waiting, it was decided
to proceed in the great mans absence,
and was invited to disrobe. A much
beplastered white sheet Nas wrapped
around my neck and shoulders tightly,
and my face and hair were liberaliy
creased to prevent the plaster sticking
to the flesh. Pieces of paper were stuff
ed into nv mouth, nose, and ears, and
| was told to shut my eyes. No sooner
had done SO than my prosecutors COM
menced pouring the liquid on my head.
One poured while the other pressed the
rapidly hardening compound so as to
fill every recess and get cast of every
! feature. They poured a great deal too
much on, and soon my head was in
cased in mask as hard as iron. The
! heat was insufferable. / could not
move my head, for the awful weight
threatened to dislocate my neck II
did; my eyes seemed being pressed into
my brain, and the paper circlets not
proving adequate for their purpose,
began to feel the first symptoms Of suffo-
cation. ! could not call out, and be.
lieved myself to be dying. But my
troubles had barely commenced. The
| apprentices had not fixed the center.
board. or slit, properly, and when they
mercifully decided to release me, they
found the cast would not come in hall
as it usually does. In a successful
| operation the two halves are Joined TO-
gether after removal, and q perfect re-
production of the face and head easily
produced; but in my case both dividing
board aud grease had been overlooked
and the only course left was to smash
the mask off. Mallet and chisel were
used. producing an effect like concus
sion of the brain. Finally my face wa
freed, and l was able to breathe, anC
make few remarks to the boys on thei
careiessness. Then it transpired tha
they had omitted to grease behind m,
ears, and the plaster adhered to the ski
like glue. To remove the former, tn
latter had to be torn away, and when q
last got away was mass of bloc,
and sores. After two weeks medica
attention l got about right, but tn
memory is still fresh"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

probably the best known and most
dearly loved by pupils of any teacher
in the west. Ia appearance, she is
commanding yet matronly,is endowed
with keen perceptive faculties, of de-
cisive thought and action, and is just
ly regarded as one of the best discip-
Iinarians among national educators.
Her daughters, Mrs. True and Miss
Itonia, inherit their mothers rare ex-
ecutive ability and scholarly attain
ments. Mrs. Robert (Baird) True
has charge of the art and Miss Itonia
Baird of the musical department :
both ladies are endowed by nature
for their respective positions. Their
high standing as educators commends
them to the serious consideration Of
all lovers of art and music. Mr.. II.
[. Baird is the financier and general
manager he is acknowledged by all
as an able financier and a pleasant,
whole-souled gentleman. This family
of educators are well intended to
manage and run the best female col
lege of the entire west. Their lives
have been devoted to the cause of ed.
ucaton and no single monument OF
their genus will stand more promi.
nently or will receive greater praise
and blessing from mankind than this
their life work, the founding o.
Baird College, an institution fol
which Clinton should and does fee
grateful.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Bore Through.

From the Aurora Springs Messenger.
Mexico, this state, has organized a
company to bore for coal OF oil. The
instructions giver to the man in
charge of the auger are to bore until
he strikes coal, oil, gas. or valuable
minerals, or 90 through to China and
see what's there besides 1.-The heathen
Chinee. This is the kind of pluck
that wins in the end.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
License or no License.


Capt. Shields, the temperance agi-
tator, is still in Mexico, but is not
keeping still in any sense of the word.
He has that city's people by the ears
Judge Forrist and the two newspa.
pers are both combating Shields
method; they want license and the
liquor sold over bar, if it is sold at
all. The advocates of license bring
in as their most powerful argument
that liquor will be sold, license or nc
license; the city has certain interests
to protect, must have the revenue,
etc. and that the opposers of this
policy are also in earnest, they show
by focking to the temperance meet
ings, and over 1900 signers to the
pledge are announced and the names
printed in the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Uncle Abe Tinsley o. X.

Correspondence OF The L dger.
THOMPSON, Dec. 1S.-DEAR SIR:
| am just from A. B Tinsley's. He is
up and around in his room and all
o. X. 1t was mistake in the dali,
and he says If he would hit you witt
the arm that was paralyz d you
would think two book-agents had
struck you. Let his friends know
how he is in your paper.
p g MoppYs
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

PROTECT THE stock sales. We
don't think it would hurt them to be
cried at a different corner of the
square each sale. If it would, we
are for letting the matter alone. The
stock sales must be encouraged and
protected at any hazard.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
WE are gIad to see the bows Wb

We are glad to see the boys who
put on the red ribbon sticking to it
That is the way to do away with the
liquor traffic. Personal abuse, in
temperate and unchristian bowling
do the cause more hurt that good
Persuade people to stop drinking
whisky and the saloons will close up
as the cow goes dry when you stop
milking her.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
BAIRD COLLEGE, CLINTON, MO.

From the Henry County Democrat, Dee. 9, 1886,
&. The question of educating our
daughters Is one that demands our
careful attention, as its results effect
the unborn ages to be, as well as the
present young and rising generation.
This college first openedits doors for
the reception of pupils, September 20,
1885, and has had unparalleled sue
cess from the start. Over three hun
dred pupils from ten different states
and territories have been. enrolled
since the commencement Of its col
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
HWh0 is this man DYKE Z

John Dyke, Of Akron, Ohio, being
hard up, began making miniature
jugs, some not larger than big grain
o; corn, but all quite perfect, He
found q ready market for the toys,
and now he has factory where be
employs 30 hand and turns out $50
gross of jugs day, which he sells at
so cents 3 gross.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Bucklen's Arulca Salye.

The hest salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains corns, and al! skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles.
OF no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale be J. +. Llewellyn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Card From j. ii. Hayden.

To tha Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Dec. Is, 1856
Willing always to do what is right to
all men, and having become satisfied
that the editor of the LEDGER was
misinformed in what pronounced to
he false at the opera house, and pub.
lIshed only what he believed true, /
Withdraw the charge Of falsehood SC
far as the editor of the LEDGER Is
concerned, only.
JNo. ii. HAYpoN.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

"These biscuit" said the professor,
care like the Statue of Liberty at night.
They would give better satisfaction il
they Were lighter YES" said the
third floor back, ''and this piece Of
chicken reminds me of great hero
Bonaparte. But neither of your
board bills is like the Balkan troubles. ~
said the landlady. "Why SOP" asked
the professor and third floor back.
''Because the Balkan troubles will prob.
ably be settled. IN Y Snn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
''The Daily ledger q Daisy"
From the BoOnNille Star.

Capt. ID. X. Shields is holding a
temperance meeting IN Mexico. Over
1000 persons have signed the pledge.
Bob Whites energetic daily LEDGER
publishes the names of signers. Bot
Whites Mexico Daily LEDGER is 6
daisy. It is welcomed as an ex.
change.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Baird College, CLINTON. No.

legiate career. Here young ladies
can receive the benefit of a practical,
as we'll as classical education that
will surely develop their womanhood
and elevate the general tone of socie-
ty. The college stands at the head
of the list of female colleges of the
country. The reasons for this are
self evident:
First. For the unusual advantages
and great inducements it offers its
students. Second. For the large
number of scholarly educators to be
found in its faculty.
These are two of the many causes
that have made Baird College stand
prominently above the female educa-
tional institutions of the west. The
various departments are conducted
with far more than average ability.
A thorough course can be taken in
science, art, music and literature as
we'll as the preparatory courses. In
fact, it gives its students such prep
aration that they will not only fill,
but grace any position in social or do
nestle life, make them useful and
valuable women as well as ornaments
to society The different courses
consist of primary. preparatory and
collegiate departments, and in the
teaching of them Baird College
ranks with the older colleges of the
eastern states, and will compare with
any, for the true basis of O classical
and musical education. Education
is the palladium of ali liberty, either
in social or domestic circles, and the
means by which it is disseminated at
this college are worthy of the hearty
support aud appreciation of all par
eats, who desire to have their daug}i-
ters educated to fill any position in
life. Mediocrity must give away to
the superiority of this institution. The
true light of education coming from
this college burns IN the minds Of its
students and develops perfect types
of scholarly ladies and ideal women
The college needs no encomium al
our hands, as we feel that its gradu
ates will be living evidence of its
thorough training and practical Chris
tian management. Its faculty is the
very soul OF honor aud integrity
ladies and gentlemen who have de
voted their lives for the purpose o.
advancing all branches OF human
thought. The faculty is composed o
fifteen of the most prominent educa
tors to be found in the country
While the Influential citizens of Gin
ton are associated with its history ant
marvellous development as an educa
tional institution, this college is non
sectarian; every pupil chooses he
own church, but strict aitendanc
at some place Of worship is demand
ed. It's students are of the yer,
best blood and families Of the coun
try. Parents need have no fear O
that score, as its pupils are only 0
the very best people. The buildin
is a handsome brick structure, thre
stories high, we'll arranged and splef
didly ventilated and contains on
hundred and four rooms, nicely fun
nished and are models of comfort an
/ convenience. The great success thi
| college has been receiving is due /
, the fact, tina, it is under the manage
, ment and supervision Of the Bair
, family, who are all well known 8
: among the most noted, prominent an
, successful educators of the countr,
The president, Mrs. FL. Z. Baird,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
What TO Do,

The President must reinstate Stone
or remove Benton. Boston Daau
advertiser.
We know better way than that.
The thing to do is to leave Benton
and Stone alone, but to drop the
anti-Democratie policy against which
Benton delivered his criticism.-N.
y. .Saa.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
To 0ur Old Subscribers.

All subscribers who have been TAX
ing the LEDGER for 10 years and over
will please send us word to that ef.
feet, giving as near as possible the
date when they began taking the pa.
per, and how they like it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
One Dozen Pens Free 10 Every Sub.
scrlber to the Ledger.

We have secured at considerable
expense, a large supply of steel pens,
the best rnade-the celebrated Spen-
ceiran-which we propose to distri-
butte among our subscribers. To
every person who will renew their
subscription before January 1st and
to every new subscriber we propose
to give one dozen of these pens put
up in neat tin box where they car
be kept and carried in the pocket, OIL
laid away among other articles with
out injury to the pen. For sehoo
children they are invaluable. If.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

MEXICO has already received great
deal of free advertising on account of
the organization of the Mining Com
pany, and the recent enthusiastic
meeting of the Board of Trade. The
good work should be kept up.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

The editor of the LEDGER SAYS he
would like to see Mexico pointed to
as town where not 8 single man
drinks whisky" That would be i'm
possible; there are two daily newspa.
pers published there-Monroe Co.
Nens.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Temperance Talk,
The following are the signers up to
pct CoturI.x- =, ffarnpnn

The following are the signers up +
last Saturday afternoon
Matte Sullenger II Davis
Stella Griffin U l. Town
Juo VI Morris ID r Moore
Irwin Wilcox Mrs. ID r Moore
John Rodgers Carrie Allen
J w Hongh Jno Holbrook
Nora Mckee Ed Kidd
Jno Brown Jno PAYNE
Lille Hodge Willie Brown
Blrtie James Otis Morris
Mamie MCGEE Chas Mahon
Dora Gallon Jno Bass
Idelia Thomas A Turner
Geo. Mohn Katie Smithey
IJas. Mohn Win Smithey
Anna Morse Ed Jacobs
IAratie LeFevre Maudc Massey
Jerpme LeFeveT Bess Martin
Mrg 2 Campbell Clara Allison
Mrs. McClanihan A K Elder
Celia Fevere Berthe Garrett
TAI lor johnson win Graham
Reed Mossey G y Mcintyre
Henry Morse McCreed
Maggie jenkins Clyde Cullagh
Acie Lightwell Mrs LuckH
Clay White Gabe Kilgore
Up w Harding CIV JACOBS
r + Wylde 3. FrankySArmistead
Jno Stamford q RByrns
Ell Morris Lora Householder
Mm III Rowse Mrs w ii Fox
) b Fletcher \ Sneed
| J l. Rowse w A Parker
David O'Rear Emma O'Rear
W c Shoup Annie Cullers
| IL Householder l. Singleton
f VI Zumstadt Ed Patterson
| TN Wilkens g III Crockett
! Eugene Shode Uriah Hughlett
| + ID Harrison Frank McCord
Mrs NJ Taylor
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

MAY l ask, young man. what your
prospects are in lifeP | only want to
know for my daughters sake' We'll,
sir. have a position in New York
bank. and my salary, although small,
is" 81 don't care anything about
your salary. The question is, do you
hold the KEYS to the safepn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

1t has been suggested to us that
the whistle at the Water-works be
blown in case of FIRE. Our citizens
can hear the whistle and can't hear
the bell. The whistle can be heard
all over Mexico when ever it is blown
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Married, at the residence Of Miss
Fannie Boyd, in southwest Mexico.
Herman Meyer, of Lebanon, ILL.,, and
Miss Minnie Gilbert, of this city, by
Rev. j. c. Armstrong. Immediately
after the ceremony, MIR. and Mrs.
Meyer left for their future home in
Lebanon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

In THIS issue of the LEDGER will be
found a card from J. H. Hayden. 1t
speaks for itself. 1t would have an
swered the purpose just as we'll if it
had been published sooner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

MEXICO now has chance to get a
factory to make hay rickers and
rakes. The demand in this part of
the country could not be excelled for
this class of goods.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

A FEW deadbeats continue to
abuse the LEDGER. They step around
after night and borrow or steal it so
they can get the news.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Mrs. ID. M. Hill, who lives just
north of Mexico, fell this week and
broke her leg. We are glad to know
that she is feeling well and will re-
aayar
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Married, by Squire J.J. Winscott,
at mis- office, last Thursday, Andrew
Crook and Miss Mary K. Harris, botf
of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

The Macfarlane- Baker block will
be re. built at once, and, we are in
formed, the building will be even
finer than the one burned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

S. S. Northern bought Of j. E.
S ms, GO head of hogs at s3.77a. He
shipped 2 cars OF cattle to st. LOUIS
and bought 40 calves at Sl5 head.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

The LEDGER issues large edition
for circulation through Kansas and
Texas, by II. T. Baird, founder Of
Baird College, Clinton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Missouri Congressmen VINO work
for better mail facilities for the ter
ritory west of St. Louis will be re,
membered by the people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Don't fail to attend the meeting OF
the Mexico Mining and Manufac-
turing Co." Saturday evening at Z
o,clock
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Ladies desiring bargains in notions,
hosiery, etc, please call on Mrs l.
Frank in Fowls building, East Jack
son street
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
4 Hundred Factories.

fUb FIit htifds NHEt4
In such q town as Mexico with its
splendid surroundings there ought to
be a hundred factories of one or an
other kind.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Graad Excursion,

To principal points in California.
Season Of 1867. For dates and
particulars apply to Z. S. Wilson,
ticket agent Union Depot, Mexico,
Mo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Red Hot.

Prom the Centralia iiuard.
Bob White is making it red hot
for a crank who denounced him as
liar in temperance meeting. Turn
the hose on him, Bob.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

The prospect is good for Mexico
to secure manufactures as soon us
we strike coal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

A. ii. Harrison is sinking shaft
to open bank of fire clay. He will
reach the Ere clay tomorrow, and by
spring win have things booming.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

WITH plenty of coal Mexico will
come to the front as manufactur-
ing town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23


Macfal lane and Trimble received a
letter last week from Eli Wayland.
patentee of the celebrated shay ricker
an'l rake" of Monroe City, Mo, re.
garding the prospect of establishing
factory at this place. We are in.
formed that this firm works a large
number of men, and should they
come to this city, the factory would
prove a great benefit. Mexico can
not he excelled III railroad facilities
and as the rickers are sold in all di
rections, Mexico would be a splendid
location for the enterprise. Messr'
| Macfarlane and Trimble answered
Mr. Waylani's letter, speaking o
our advantage, ,etc., aud referring tn,
gent emen to the Board nf Trade.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Sheriff Atchison is one of the most
faithful and painstaking sheiiffs
Audrain county has ever had. We
are surprised to learn that he has
been sued for $4,000 on account OF
doing his duty in the attachment
suits against Stevens e. Mitchell Of
Farber and LaddOnia This suit
amounts to nothing Atchison viii
do what he thinks to be his duty, nc
matter if the heavens fall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
RrnMn.ErN.

Married, at the residence of the
brides parents, December 18th, Robt
Brown, of Prairie View. Audrair
county, to Miss Laura Fry, of Gala
way county, Rev, Frank Mitchell
performing the ceremony. The re.
ception took place at the Residence "t
the groom Monday, December 18Th
given by the ladies' CT Prairie View
twenty five couples being present
We predict for the happy couple &
life of unalioyea happiness, and the
tbest wishes of those present will evel
accompany them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Pattick McGowan, a well-to- -do
farmer, living Is miles northwest OF
this city, became violently insane last
week, and was brought to this city
Thursday by his nejghbors, who
intended to take him to the asylum
at Fulton, but missed the train. Nc
Gowan escaped that afternoon from
his watchers, and created some ex.
citement on the west side Of the
square. He resisted every one who
attempted to quiet him, but was
finally taken into Smith & Wallace
restaurant, eight men being required
to hold him. He was taken to Ful
ton Friday morning. The cause o.
his insanity is unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Charley Sherman. Of Farber, died
Of typhoid fever Tuesday Q week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

REMEMBER the poor during the
Christmas festivities.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

Easter has quite an unique display
in one of his show windows III the
shape of a candy castle, with its lord
(Santa Claus) in one of the doors.
Under the electric light in the win
dow, it presents an elegant appear
ance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

EVERY Sunday School in the coun-
ty should have Christmas tree.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

No wonder you don't sell any
goods. You don't advertise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23
Reduced Rates for the HOLIDAYS,

For the Holidays, the Wabash will
sell tickets from any station to any
other station not over $50 miles dis.
tant, at one and one third fare fol-
the round trip. Tickets will be er
sale at all Wabash ticket offices Dec
oath and 25th only. Good going or
date of sale; good returning unit
January 3, 1887.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-12-23

CHEAP fuel will be tue making Of
Mexico