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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
IHE COURT HOUSE..

The court house is a good one and
with the iron fence around it cost
$4,000. The Jail cost $7,751; both
these buildings are new.
The county has paid on an average
each year, for sometime, for road
purposes $4,000, and for bridges
annually for ten years s5, 700 per year.
The county farm for paupers cost
long years ago $4,000.
There is annually collected and ex-
pended for school purposes, including
state and county funds, about S52, 900.
The roads are being rapidly con-
structed under the present system;
each road district has now an improv-
ed road grader, and where they have
been properly used, the roads are
splendid. Al the prominent roads
are supplied with good strong hard
wood culverts.
The churches in Mexico alone have
cost $4,000. The county is out of
debt and has cash in the treasury to
meet all current demands. The
lands are all under fence and in cul-
tivation or pasture. The towns in
the county are all building up and
are IN a fourishing condition. Our
lands are fertile and as well situated
as to markets as any in the West.
The Wabash roads puts US in direct
connection with St. Louis, only a
hundred and ten miles distant. The
South Branch leads directly to the
capital of the state, only so miles
away The Chicago and Alton road
leads directly to Chicago as well as
| to St. Louis, and both roads connect
directly with Kansas city and all its
network of railroads.
The school houses are all pretty
we'll supplied throughout the county
and our farmers are generally pros
porous. The climate is healthy and
the county we'll watered. A large
number of streams drain the lands Of
the county, and the county is gener-
ally level and free from hills or stony
grounds. In many places there is an
abundant supply of fine building
stone easily obtained. On the farm
of M. Y. Duncan, two and one-halt
miles southeast of Rush Hill, there
is one of the finest quarries of gray
limestone of various thicknesses-
enough to supply all demands fol
years to come. Coal is also abund
ant and at Vandalia fine vein has
been discovered of most excellent
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Two of Congressman Buncigh's
strong points are his emphatic IAN
gnagc and his aversion to dress coats.
When he left home his wife said:
''Now, nay dear, I have aniy two
things tu ask Of you. ] want you 10
give "a swearing ard YeSr dress
coat on proper occasions Il would
do anything, my dear. to please you"
was the congressman's reply. ''and I
have fully determined not Ia swear
any more. but I'll be d---d il Ill
wear 8 dfess c,at."
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
President Eliot's Patient.

{ As President Eliot sat in his
Esapctum in University Hall busily al
work, his secretary came in and an.
nounced that there was man out
side who was anxious 10 see the
president of Harvard University OF
some urgent business. Other mat.
ters were put aside and the stranger
was shown in. He proved to be O
man of middle age, was from the
West apparently, and hal a way OF
going right to the point. He begau
by looking the president over aud
"sizing him up"
"Are you Dr. L lot, the president
of Harvard College:"
II am, sir"
''Thc head o the hull tbiDgs"
"Yes."
president o the $ ientifc sch olt
Il aIn."
president O. the Jaw sehooI!''
"Yea, sir"
president o. the medical school?'
"Ycs."
That's il, then" said the visitor
IAN I've come to the right place
and you're the man I want to see.
I'm from the West, an I've come
more'n 1000 miles. Money aiu't
no object to me-"
He rose with great enthusiasm and
stripped off his coat and waistcoat.
'I've got something the matter
with me, DOCTOR" he went on. "It'.
t,een q troublin' of me for years
an I'm bound to find out what it is
Money amt no object, as said.
want you to examine my chest, an
don't care what it costs. Here VIC
60"
The president had some difficulty
in explaining the situation, but fnal
| ly succeeded in turning his patient
over to professor of the Medical
school. There is an impression q,
the college that this incident is the
most genuine tribute Of admiration
that Harvard has received for sems
time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
MARIINSBURG.

Martinsburg is live and growing
little village of about five hundred
souls, situated fifteen miles east of
Mexico on the Wabash railroad. 1t
is surrounded by some of the richest
grain-producing land in the county,
vast amounts of the cereal products
being shipped to foreign markets
each year. This section of Audrain
is largely devoted to stock raising
and Martinsburg is the principal
shipping point The inhabitants are
sensible. cordial and hospi,able and
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

east of Mexico, and has population
of nearly 500 1t is now pushing
ahead rapidly and promises steady
advancement with the development
of the tributary country, which is
both broad and rich enough to take
care OF q town of 1000 souls. The
neighboring country, like that about
Laddonia, Is being rapidly settled
and improved by an excellent class
of farmers, one of the results being a
rapid increase in the trade and ex-
ports of the town, both of which, We
are assured, are unusually heavy for
Il town of this class. Among the
salient features of Farher are TIN
grain elevators aid warehouses, an
exec lent school. good hotels. Il first
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BELLEvILLE, LII, Feb. I2.-It
seems that once in q while some Of
your citizens incline to the opinion
that establishing manufactures in
your midst would greatly increase
the wealth and population of your
city. Such conclusions are correct.
The location of Mexico is most ad.
mirable for manufacturing purposes.
But factories can not run without
fuel, and the present cost of coal at
your place is such that even a -four
ing mill can hardly afford to consume
it. In this city and county the best
OF coal is mined and delivered to the
consumer at retail for six cents per
bushel, and to the manufacturer for
much less. Still the coal operators
grow rich.
Through the coal and from tho
manufactures established here on
account of the convenience of fuel
the amount Of cash disbursed ia this
city is simply immense. The pay
roll of one firm alonc Is more than
Sl2, 900 week, and there are quite q
number of firms here whose pay roll
is equally great One of the nail
mills is making 1900 kegs of nails q
day and is three months behind or
ders.
Your county is underlaid with coal
in as great quantity and of as good,
quality as is found in this county.
All you need is to develop it and the
factories will quickly come. Capital
lists are not slow in locating in favor
atle locations where fuel is abundant
and cheap. But they always wait
I'LL home energy and capital has
shown 'by their works" desire to
have factories in their midst
If your citizens wish to develop
their coal mines they must employ
competent talent and experience TO
make mining survey of the local
ity in order to situate the mine, de-
termine the quality of coal. ,ta thick-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

A recent writer in the Atlanta
Constitution tells this unique story of
Tiger Tail, the Seminole chief: IA
sewing machine agent drifted into
his dominion one day and set up a
machine in Tiger Tails tent. The
old chief with great deliberaiion
watched HIM put it through it's PAGES.
He then arose, brushed the agent 10
one side, and, seating himself, ad-
justed his feet to the treadle. He
started the wheel and found that he
could make it go. He sewed up one
piece of cloth and down another and
then gravely aud critically examined
his work. At last he appeared to be
satisfied that it was all right. He
then turned quietly to his. wives, who
had watched the proceedings with
interest, and kicked them one after
the other out of his tent"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

graded public schools. three first
class hotels, two Touring mills, saw
mills. wagon and carriage manufac-
tories and superior plow and agricul.
tural manufsctery. The pubic
school building Is large, beautiful
and commodious, employing thirteen
teachers.
Hardin College, for the instruction
of young ladies. is 'one of the best
institutions in the country, with a
faculty of six professors THIS Insti-
tuition has been largely endowed by
the Hon. Charles ii. Hardin, the
worthy ex-governor of Missouri,
from whorl the institution may ap-
propriately claim It's name.
In the heart of the city stands an
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

coal, shaft has been sunk and quite
q number of hands find employment.
According to quality good farm lands
are cheaper in Audrain county and
more inviting than any other IN the
west to actual settlers. A county
that has paid for all the improve
ments we have and is now out OF
debt with money in the treasury,
with our people prosperous and
happy, certainly ought to be an IN
yiting field to those seeking homes.
To what the county may attain IN
the next quarter of century is now
difficult to imagine. A little mere OF
the spirit Of enterprise upon the part
of the present population, and the
the coming in Of new and energetic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

smith and is known as the Laddon-
ia joker. Peter J. Pierce opened ths
pioneer drug store. r. G. Graham
shipped the first car load of stock.
The first load of corn was unloaded
on the morning of December 81,
1888, by Green Smith. Laddonia
has population of about 600 souls,
is the third town in size in the coun-
ty, and lies in the garden spot of
Audrain. Adjacent are some of the
finest farms in the state, titled by as
intelligent and thrifty class of farm
ers as are to be found anywhere.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
BIyT0y CITY

Lies eastward of Mexico 6 miles,
On the Wabash, st. Louis & Pacific
Railway, and is live. go-ahead town
of probably 200 people. In June,
1881, Maj. ], S. Rollins, of Cclum.
bia, had the town surveyed and plat
ted and the plat recorded. Benten
embraces about so acres and has
plenty Of room to grow. It is favor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

of the A. 0. U. w. and Good Tenn
plars. Vandalia is strong CONNER
cial town, the trade in general mer-
chandise, lumber, hardware and
farming machinery being very heavy
for town of this class. From 300,-
600 to 400,0 bushels of grain are
annually shipped by the Alton road
from this point, the yearly export Of
live stock closely approximating 275
car loads, aud it is probably within
the bounds to estimate the total year
ly trade of the city, in all lines, at
5000, 900. Vandaiia enjoys high
measure of prosperity in all depart
ments. The municipality is out OF
debt, with a surplus in the treasury.
The merchants are generally substan-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Laddonia is perhaps the best stock
and grain shipping point in the coun-
ty. contains many nice. substantial
business houses and some elegant
residences. The citizens are cour-
teous and wide-awake. and a stran-
ger is always welcome in their midst.
Coal is found near here in ahund-
ance, products always command a
good figure, fine schools flourish, the
people are Christian-like and the To-
cality is healthy. What more could
our neighbors wish for?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

class weekly newspaper, the Eye, j..
S. Krebs, editor and proprietor, and
a dozen business houses and shops
conducted by a thoroughly enter
prising class of business men. A
good number of pretty cottages have
been built here in the last Is months
and more residences and business
houses, with one OF two churches,
are projected. Coal, wood and build
ing stone are abundant and altogeth-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

is now a part Of William Bybee's
hotel The first business house was
opened by Jacob Todd. Daniel
Dustman was the first postmaster.
The first school was taught by Mrs.
Julia L. Bruton in 1873. The first
lumber yard was started by Moore
& Bruton in 1875. DIR. Freeman
was the first physician. The first
church was erected by the Baptists
J. r. Gililland was the first black
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

German race, and Mr.. Britton A.
Hill, of st. Louis, hence its name,
Rush Hill. The business houses are
all commodious and new, and the oe-
cupants are never idle. They enjoy
good trade, and are live, intelIi-
gent and thoroughly progressive
population. No town in the country
has made a better start than Rush
Hill. She has a good public school,
private school as good as any town
in the state can boast of; has lately
erected good, substantial church,
and is now sinking coal shaft and
expecting every day to strike coal.
The town will soon be incorporated,
good hotel bull, a brick yard vii
be in operation IN the spring, and
other improvements pushed forward,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Somebody says that a healthy IT,
FAINT, cooling in a cradle, is a sight
that makes angels lean over the bat
Elements OF heaven and gaze long
ingly toward earth. The idea is
poetic, but The cold facts in the case
are that i'fe is full Of bowling dis.
cord TO. the inexperienced father OF
coicky twins.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
The Beauty OF Youth,

No matter how handsome or stall
wart a young man may be otherwise,
nothing can make up for a partially
bald head. Shining talents are at
tractive, but shining poll is not.
The cause may be sickness or any
thing else, yet Parker's Hair Balsam
will stop the loss Of the hair and start
a new growth of glossy and soft hair
so quickly as to surprise you--restor-
ing the original color at the same
time. Not dye, not oily, delicately
perfumed. Oaly standard SOC dress
ing. 45-4t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
LADDONIA.

This town was laid out in July.
1871, by Amos Ladd and Col. Hay
don, on the northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section Sc,
township 50, range z.
jasper Judkins erected the first
house in the place, which was ocru-
pied as hotel by Mrs. Judkin+. 1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

tial men of prime ability and credit,
carry large stocks, discount thei2
bills of credit and do business by the
best modern methods. The trade of
the town is annually increasing by
about 25 per cent, and everything
about the city indicates solid and
permanent thrift.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
VOL. XVII.

Il A. and Wabash, ST. Louis & Pacific.
are competing lines. In the con-
strucuon of these roads Audrain
county has paid by public suhscrip-
tion s4S6, 900, besides about SIS, 900
private subscription. This money
has all been paid long since. The
tax paid to the county on said rail
roads for 1885 was S9,6S0SO. and
this will he Il perpetual source Of
revenue to the county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
MEXICO, MISSOURI, THURSDAY FEBRUARY Is, 1886.

people will rapidly develop and nd,
vance it's wonderful resources and its
material prosperity. The farmers of
Audrain have special reasons to be
proud to Anticipate the glorious fu.
ture which must inevitably dawn
brighter and brighter, until Audrain
shall rank first among the one hun
dred ana fourteen counties which
constitute the grand old common
wealth of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

welcome. The country surrounding
Thompson is admirably watered, and
the streams are so located that nearly
every part of the township receives
its supply of water. 1t is blessed
with superior railroad facilities and
is therefore quite an important trad
ing and shipping point. Thompson
is also possessed of other decided
advantages which makes it inviting
to the immigrant seeking a desirable
location.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
THOMPSON STATION

Is in Wilson township, five miles
west of Mexico, on the Wabash, st.
Louis and Pacific and the Chicago
and Alton railways, and is inhab-
tied by about fifty of the most
enterprising and sagaclous citizens
of the county. Strangers who may
have occasion to visit this section
are sure to find the iatch-str,ng on
the outside, and Upon entering will
always find good cheer and hearty
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
yoihfnr Slow IN This.

Siowness is not desirable qualify
N these husiaess times. There is
no,hiuc ,law abou: ST. jacobs Oh.
1t aees 80 ,iie spot at once and cares.
No matter how serious the attack OF
rheumaiism. how deel, the ea,t, or
how severe the wound. by its magical
power it removes all pam.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
MEXICO.

The city of Mexico is situated at
the intersection of the Wabash, St.
Louis and Pacific Railway with the
Chicago and Alton Railway; one
hundred and eight miles northwest
from ST. Louis, fifty miles north of
jefferson City, the capital of the
state; fifty miles southwest of Louis
lana. on the Mississippi river; one
hundred and sixty-five miles east of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
IRISH HILL,

Is thriving bright little village
of about 800 population, 9 miles
east of Mexico, on the Chicago &
Alton railway, and is one of the fair
est portions of the grand prairie in
which it lies. This thoroughly en-
terprising town was founded by Gus.
R4usch, true and noble type of the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Kansas City, and three hundred and
twenty-five miles southwest of Chi
cago. The city has population of
about 5000 people; ten churches,
many Of them large, beautiful and
costly brick structures; two newspa-
pers Zone daily) and job printing
establishments; three banks in sue
cessful operation, with good man.
aging directors and trustworthy Of
ficers; well established system of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Like all other tewns in Audrain
county, Rush Hill is booming" not
only because of its thrifty business
men, but it has got the county to
back it up.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

was laid out in 1870 by Aaron Nc
Pike: Judge Caldwell, Amos Ladd
and Col. Haden, is substantially and
tastefully built and besides fortu-
nate location, has one newspaper.
three pretty churches, a substantial
and attractive school building, a
steam Touring mill and two steam
grain elevators, an encampment and
lodge of Odd Fellows, a Masonic
lodge, and fourishing organizations
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

ably located, its people are kind
hearted and generous to fault, and
they invite immigration to their
midst. The town has a number of
good business houses, churches, a
school, &c.
Audrain also has within her bor-
ders several villages Of less magni-
tude-Worcester, Progress, Sailing.
Cant and Observation-Disclosures
and surrounded by thrifty class of
citizens, where general stores ore
located, the proprietors of which are
doing a profitable business.
The Chicago & Alton railroad is
now one of the most deservedIy pop
ular lines in the West. It is espec-
tally popular along Its route through
Missouri; popular because of the
courtesy of its officers and employees
and because of ITS speed, safety, and
the prompt arrival and departure OF
its trains upon schedule time. It's
passenger coaches are not only neat
but elegant in design and construc.
ton. Each train is supplied with
reclining chair cars, which are always
so highly esteemed by the traveller,
whether his journey be long or short
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18
FARRER.

This bright little town was laid out
about IA years ago. but made little
growth until recently. It is situated
on the G. & A. r. r., about Is miles
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

nr the outlook for Farber is a bright
one. Phoenix-like, they will arise
from their late disastrous fire, and in
The spring the building boom will be-
DIN in earnest
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

The Cockrell fight in Missouri is
warming ap at lively rate. There
is no donbt that the chances for Afr.
Gockrell in North Missouri sre ahead
of anv OF the other aspirants. -Shel-
bina bsdex.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Hominy, beans, potatoes, krout,
huck wheat fonr, fresh pork, dressed
chickens, New Orleans molasses,
syrup and sorghum. cheap, at R. G.
paul's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

accord gracious and generous well
come to worthy new comers from
every land. They are united on
everything that is likely to advance
the material interests Of their live
little town, have a laudable pride in
its prosperity and are Jealous workers
for their schools and churches.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-02-18

Mamma" said q little girl, "what
is that man doing over there on Mr..
Thompson's porchf He has been
sitting on the steps for two hours
and hasn't moved" sf'hat, my child,
is house painter. He Is painting
Mr.. Thompson's house by the day."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
~ Granite State Local Items "
WoOdSYilla.


The Parker House is crowded with
guests since the Brunswick hotel burn
ed to the ground. This place is in the
necessary need of two hotels for the ac-
commodation of the travelling public.
j. Colby, assistant station agent,
has moved from Wells River into the
Edgar Dawson house.
Our advice to the Hose Company
would be to locate their hose carriage
in permanent place, where in case of
fire they can ascertain the right loca-
ton. The members should attend the
meetings and then there would be less
delay in finding the hose. The. boys
did well at last.
A much needed improvement as well
as convenience is the street lamp OPP
posite the M. +. church.
Chas. Moore has taken Chas. Dam
forth's place as Waterman for the Bos-
ton Il Lowell.
A goodly number of our people at
tended the sociable at Miss Belle
Willis's Tuesday evening.
l. X. George has moved his family
into the Henry house for the present.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
OrfOrd.

The Kemp Family sang here Monday
eve to very few people.
Lizzie Avery has gone to Woods
vile for few days.
Thanksgiving we should judge
will be pretty extensively observed
down in the vicinity of Boston, by the
way the poultry is being sent from
this vicinity.
We learn that the school board have
engaged all their teachers for the en-
suing winter term. Edward Hale of
Concord who is Dartmouth graduate,
is to take charge of the academy and
Emma Newcomb of Thetford assist
ant with third teacher to be added.
All scholars in town are admitted free.
Jennie Willard who has been in
Boston for several months, also her
brother Joseph from Dartmouth, came
home to Thanksgiving.
lydia Carr and Gertie Keyes have
been spending week in Newbury and
vicinity.
School in Dist. No. 2, closed on Nov.
9Th, with Emma Newcomb of Thet-
ford as teacher. The following pupils
were neither absent or tardy during
the fall term: Sadie Archer, Abbie
Archer, Bessie Archer, Fannie Archer,
Mamie Gassett, Harry Dayton. Fan
ME Archer's first year of school has
been but one day absent for twenty
weeks. Mamie Gassett lost but one
half day for twenty weeks. Abbie
Archer has never missed day during
her four years attendance at school.
A goodly number of parents and citi-
zens were present at the examination
of the classes. The scholars have been
interested in their studies and by their
hard study have made marked inn
provement. The sociable III the even
ing was enjoyed by the pupils and
their invited guests.