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Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

To DAY Judge Robinson completes
his labors as Judge Of this district,
and returns to private life. He has
formed a partnership with John
Ferrell, ex-Circuit Clerk, of Pike
County, for the practice of law. Judge
Robinson has made a most excellent
record as u judge +; In fact, We know
of no Circuit Judge in the State that
can show any cleaner or better record
than Judge f. Robinson. Whatever
he undertakes he does well. The
firm Of Robinson &c Terrell will
make n of the strongest law firms
in the state. The attorneys and the
public of this district owe much to
Judge Robinson for the prompt, I'M
prejudiced and ~business-like way in
which he has dispatched business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
LADDONIA LACONICS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Nov. 19.-Thanksgiving
was generally observed throughout the
town in the way of big dinners and at
night Rev. Nichols preached an excel
lent sermon at the Baptist church. We
had the pleasure, with a few friends,
of partaking Of a choice dinner at j. w.
Reds. Mrs. Reid can't be beat pre-
pairing fine eatibles. There was a
ball at Browns hall, and a supper at
the Buckeye House, which was partak-
en- of by about eighty people.
Prof. Hollopeter was here last week
and made al effort TO organize a sing
ing class, but at that time there were SO
many meetings of various kinds many
of the "sweet singers" didn't attend.
Miss Nola Pierson came home from
Hardin College on Thanksgiving, &C.
: companied by Misses McCan and Petite.
On Friday night there was an enjoy
able party at Rev. w. Parsons. A
fine supper was served about 10 o'clock,
and several of the parties did ample
justice to it.
The crop of weddings is something
similar to the corn crop-not so good as
was expected last summer. The dry
weather. perhaps, had something to do
with although what few weddings there
will be, will be of a better quality and
cost more than usual. Squire Gillilaud
has raised his price for a. marriage
ceremony from one to two bushels of
potatoes.
A gentleman in Vandalia will soon
claim a bride in Laddonia, TINS making
a union of the two best little towns on
the G. & A. road.
Miss Sallie Mitchell, who has been
visiting in town for some time, return.
ed to her home in GAINESVILLE to-day.
Geo. Barr, of Kansas City, is visiting
his brother. Frank. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

high to admit of operatives living
comfortably. Formerly purchases of
manufacturing sites in large cities
were followed by enhancements of
value that materially increased ordin'
airy profits; but now the real estate
necessary for extensive works IN
them involves the outlay of capital
tina, might otherwise be actively m
ployed. Some years ago l visited an
extensive establishment in Connecti-
cut. Surprised at all | saw, and
most especially at the absence of
what l previously supposed to be OF
prime necessity in the location of
manufactures, the presence of either
material or fuel or power in abund-
ance, | asked the superintendent
what had influenced the selection OF
such a locality had it been material
or power or population? ut was
neither replied the superintendent.
There were neither iron, lumber,
coal or workmen here when the
works were located; or anything at
all except a railroad leading north to
Boston and south to New York, both
excellent markets for our products /;
even at New York we brought iron
from Pittsburg, coal from Pennsyl-
vania and mechanics from wherever
they could be found. CAN of this
is repeated here.) The chief attrac-
ton after the railroad was plenty of
room at small cost; a healthy place
for operatives and their families,
and abundance of cheap provisions.
We had to get out of New York or go
under. Our operatives could not
live there comfortably on the wages
we could afford to pay them. When
we left that city the contracted works
we occupied sold for enough to pay
for all you see" Now Mexico is
situated at a railroad crossing con-
nected with Chicago, st. Louis and
Kansas City, and the States of Him
ois, Missouri and Kansas; and what
is needed for its development is a
manufacturing establishment or two,
possessed of the necessary skill and
capital. These added to what the
town already has, some of which
either need or will need assistance,
would make its future brilliant in
| deed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Tracing a Book Agent.

IIVH ny CHI NVPVItVTt
Bob White, of the Mexico LEDGER.
it is reported, has gone to Washing.
ton to secure a patent on a natural
gas we'll, which he claims to have
discovered near Mexico recently
Bob has made many discoveries in
his time. He now has an ugly scar
on his Uranium, caused from a wound
he received several years ago while
tracing a water course near Cen.
tralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

In response to an inquiry of him
by a reporter of the LEDGER, concern
ing his views of what will add to
Mexico's growth, Mr.. j. j. Gill said
he always had a good opinion of
Mexico. He might have found fault
with something connected with it.,
but had not lost faith in it. 1t SEEM
ed to him that when everything is
taken into consideration, it's COM
merce, its industries, and its morals,
it must be classified as one of the
most, if indeed, it was not the most,
prosperous little city in North Mis-
souri,. 1t was certainly a pleasant
place for residence. 1t has encount-
cred great obstacles, and yet had
made commendable progress and at
tanned great stability. Business was
not more depressed here than else
where. Among the things that con
tribute to the growth of cities are
locality, opportunity and energy.
What Mexico has most lacked has
been opportunity. In the develop
ment of Audrain county since it was
a village, Mexico has been subjected
to division and loss of territory by
the memorable and unavoidable ne
cessity of having several railroads
with depots in close proximity. To-
day Audrain county, in connection
with neighboring towns, has a city pop
ulation of near ten thousand. In a
few decades it will support a similar
population of $4,000, without prob
able concentration in any of it's towns
except Mexico, unless some other
one Of them holds out very superior
attractions. Some of Mexico's lost
trade can doubtless be rega,ned by
mercantile activity and energetic use
of capital, but our citizens should
aim at permanent prosperity, of a sort
that will not be a constant conflict
with natural trade laws, or be de-
pendent upon the whims or adverse
interests of railroad management.
A return Of the division would help
somewhat, but with or without it,
Mexico's railroads must be made to
contribute to its growth. Hitherto
they have been causes of divisions
and weakness. In the future they
must be converted into sources OF
strength. There is a tendency on
the part of heavy manufacturers to
abandon large cities, hal might be
made to advance Mexico and utilize
her railroads. At our commercial
centers, rents and provisions are hoo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

IT HAS been thought for some time
that there were more politics to the
square inch in Pike county, Mo-, than
anywhere else on the continent.
Dakota, however, has certain locali-
ties which carry off the palm in the
line of condensed politics. In Logan
County, in that Territory, at the last
election, twenty-six votes were cast.
There were thirty-onc candidates in
the field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Order of Publication.

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF AUDRAIN. ss.
In the Probate Court for the county OF
Audrain, September term 1886.
w. B. McIntire, administrator of Janet
Taylor, deceased.
THIS day w. B. McIntire. administrator
L OF Janet Taylor, deceased. presents
to the court his petition. praving for an
order for the sale of so much of the real
estate of said deceased as will nav and
satisfy the remaining debts due by said
estate, n yet unpaid for want of
sufficient assets, accompanied by the
adcounts, lists n Inventories REQUIRED
by law in such case; on examination
whereof it is ordered, that all persons in.
terested In the estate of said deceased. be
notified that application as aforesaid has
been made, and unless the contrary be
shown on or before the first Gay of the
next term of this court, to be held on the
second Monday in January 1887, an order
Will be made for the sale of the whole, or
so much of the real estate of said eceased
as will be sufficient for the payment Of
said debts; and IL Is further ordered that
a copy of this notice be published in some
newspaper In this state, for four weeks
before the next term of this court.
STATE OF MISSOURI, l..
COUNTY OF AUpRAIN. ss'
/, 5. M. Edmonds, Judge of the Probate
Court, held In and for said county, here
by certify that the foregoing is a true
copy of the original Order of Publication
therein referred to, as the same appears
of record in my office.
~ Witness my hand and seal Of
ara, said Court. Done at Office in
~ ! Mexico, Mo-, this 10th day OF
49, November, A. D., 1856.
S. NJ. EDWARDS,
33-4t Jude Of Probate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
The Appetite

MAY be increased, the Digestive organs
strengthened, aud the Bowels regulated,
by taking Ayers Pills. These Pills are
purely vegetable In their composition.
They contain neither calomel nor any other
dangerous drug, and may be taken with
perfect safety by persons of all ages.
I was A great sufferer from Dyspepsia
and CONSTIPATION. / had no appetite,
became greatly ~debilitated, and was eon-
stantly afflicted with Headache and Dtzzi-
ness, | consulted our family doctor, VINO
prescribed for me-, ut various times, WIN
out affording more than temporary reiei.
/ finally commenced taking Ayers Pills.
In u short time my digestion Ii appetite
my bowels were regulated. and, by the
time I finished two boxes OF these Pills my
tendency to headaches had disappeared,
and | became strong and well. - Darius
NJ. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
/ was troubled, for over n year., with
Loss of Appetite, and General Debility
/ commenced taking Ayers Pills, and, be-
fore finishing half a box of this medicine,
my appetite and strength were restored.
&C. .. Clark, Danbury, Conn.
Ayers tiil3 are tHt pest uiSuieinc
known TO me for regulating the bowels,
and for all diseases caused by a ~disordefed
Stomach and Liver. i suffered for over
three years with Headache, Indigestion,
and Constipation. l had no appetite, and
was weak and nervous most OF the time.
BY USING
three boxes of Ayers Pills, and, at the
same time dieting myself, L was COM
pletely cured. My digestive organs are
now In good order, and l am In perfect
health.-Philip Lockwood, Topeka, Kans.
Ayers Pills have benefited me wonder
fully. For months j suffered from 1ndi-
gestion and Headache, was restless ut
night, and had Il bad taste In my mouth
every morning. After taking one box OF
Ayers Pills, all these troubles disap.
peared, my food digested well, and my
sleep was refreshing. Henry G. Hem
menway, Rockport, Mass.
I was cured of the Piles by the use OF
Ayers Pills. They not only relieved me
of that painful disorder, but gave me in
creased yigor, and restored my health
John Lazarus, st. John, n. b.
Ayers Pills,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
HAPPY HOLLOW ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
HAPPY Hollow, Nov. 29.-Farmers
busy killing hogs.
The social event Of the season will be
the ball given by Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
Matthews.
The merry Jingle of sleigh bells are
heard throughout the Hollow"
"Hickory Grove" now seems to be
the favorite residence for q number OF
our young men. Take another vote.
Pete Matthews is confined TO his room
with "Indian" fever.
Earl Morris, Of Thompson, was pres.
ent at the spelling bee Friday night and
was well pleased with the exercises.
A Wedding will take place in thit
neighborhood soon that will surprise
and open the eyes of all. The higf
contracting parties are MIR, a hand
some young farmer, and Miss -. ONT
of our leading society bellies,
We would suggest that a paper b,
edited and read before the Society ever,
Friday night. Among those who coult
edit a paper and make it boom are thu
Misses Ware, the Misses Jesse, tn,
Misses Davis, Misses Alma Howe, Kit
tie Fletcher, Florence McCory, Lizzi
Sallee, Emma Vanderford. Let's hav,
apaper and call it the "Hustler."
A large crowd of fair ladies an,
"brave" boys were present at Jess
School House Friday night, and mos
all took part in the spelling bee.
NOTES.
"Mary" Armistead Is a better talke
than he is a speller. Isaac Jesse spell
like an old person. Jerry Brown di
not have time to spell. Jimmie Jess
"downed" the school. Frank Arm
stead and Jim Fletcher refused to spell
They were on the mash. Elwyn Scot
missed the word "dogg." Tom Settl
and Aus Bennett were lockers on. Mix
Matthews was not present. Lawye
Jesse ~pronounces well. John War
is a good speller as we'll as talker. Her
ry Smith can't spell a little bit. Viii
Jesse is a hustler IN the spell. job
Hopkins and Morgan GLENN we're wa
flowers. MIKE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

THERE were not enough members
of the Board of Trade present at the
meeting last night to elect officers.
A meeting is called again for Thurs
day night and at that time every
member of the Board should he pres
ent. The Board will either disor-
ganize or go to work in earnest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
PROSPECTUS FOR 1887.

Babyland will have two e~nticing new
features for the babies and their mammas,
in addition 70 the perennial pleasures OF
the countless little two minute stories
and verses with which the magazine
always has abounded. Especially calcu-
lated TO merriIy occupy the eyes and ears
of the little ones are the monthly pictorial
pages called "Puzzles about Peter and
Patty" text and pictures by Margaret
Johnson; and especially calculated TO
sweetly teach and charm are the home
kindergarten delights called 'sNursery
Finger plays" by Emile Poulsson, with
dozens and dozens and dozens Of bewitch-
ing picture-instructions by l. J. Bridg..
man. Every one who has the care OF
little nursery todlers will bless Babyland
for these features.
Big bright pictures. large print, strong
paper, dainty gay cover.
ONLY soc. A YEAR.
| Specimens free 70 intending subscribers
Address orders TO
d. LoTHR0P& Co, Publishers,
Boston, Massachusetts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

The SCHEME of the Chicago An
archists to blow up the water-works
Of that city is not surprising. If
there is anything an Anarchist de-
spises it is water. You never heard
of an Anarchist plot to blow up q
brewery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

A NAUGATUcK saloon keeper has
just bought n church. His applica-
ton for license was objected to on
the ground that his saloon would be
too near the church. He did away
with that objection by purchasing
the church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

MEXICO will have to be made q city
of the third class before anything in
the way of light or any other sub
stantial Improvement can be attained.
We can't make improvements until a
way to pay for the same is provided.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Order of Publication,

Order Of Publication,
STATE OF MISSOURI,l
COUNTY OF AuDRAIN.
In the Circuit Court, Jan. term, 1856.
John Forsythe, Plaintiff,
Ella Forsythe, DEPENDENT.
NOW, on this day, comes the plaintiff
IN by his attorney, and files his peti.
ton and affidavit, stating, among other
things, that the said defendant, Ella
Forsythe, is a nonresident OF the state,
and 1T appearing to the satisfaction of
he cler k of this court that service can
not be had in the ordinary way, it In
hereby ordered by the clerk that pub
LEGATION be made notifying said defend
ant that suit has been commenced
against her in the Circuit Court Of Au.
drain county Missouri. the object and
| general nature of which is to procure n
divorce, and unless the defendant, Ella
Forsythe, be and appear at the next
term of said court to be holden at the
court house in the city of Mexico, Au-
drain county, Missouri, the fourth Mon
DAY in Jan, A. D., 1887, and ON or be-
fore the sixth day thereof, answer or
otherwise plead to said petition, judy
ment will be rendered according to the
prayer of said petition. 1t is further
ordered that a copy hereof be publish
ed in the Mexico Weekly LEDGER,
a newspaper published in said
county of Audrain for four weeks sue
cessively, the last insertion to be at
least four weeks before the commence
ment of the next term Of said court.
TsEAL1 In witness whereof / have
this day set my hand and affixed the
seal of office. Done in Mexico this,
the Goth day of November, A. D., 1885.
34-4w BEN. G. JOHNSON,
4 Ctprr,tr ~, vyxy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

VIZ PRESUME the local agents of
insurance companies will have more
or less to do withsthe action of their
companies in regard to paying a IL
cense for doing business in Mexico.
There are men in Mexico who have
paid thousands Of dollars to insur-
ance companies, which now refuse to
pay a cent towards Mexico's improve
ments, said improvements beneftting
the insurance companies more than it
does the entire city of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

A COMMUNICATION from Rev. t.
Gallaher, of Fulton, was published
in the LEDGER Tuesday, which would
have gone into the waste-basket if
the editor had been aware of its
receipt at the office. The LEDGER
knows nothing about the matter re-
ferred to, and as it is none of our
business, we care less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
EVERYBODY Must Settle.

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to ]. B. Miller are request
ed to call and settle between now
and January 1st., and save costs OF
collection. You will oblige me by at
tending to this matter as soon as pos.
sible. j. b. MILLER.
d1-w4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

AT EVERY fire in Mexico the Water
works and Fire Company save hun
dreds and hundreds of dollars to the
insurance companies. Should not they
help pay for the maintenance of the
same?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

IT is with "odious agility that we
hasten to state that the present
Councilmen will, of course, refuse to
draw their salary when they pass the
ordinance doing away with salary of
the next Council.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

THE rehabilitation of the Navy has
begun in earnest. Secretary Whitney
presented every employee Of the Navy
Department with a turkey Thanks
giving day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Please Call.

The lady who sent us the following
to-day will please call and get 6
dollar:
an anger few her agile Jaws
And swear words dart from her tongue
The maid was fighting mad because
she couldn't make her bangs stay bung.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
A Great Newspaper.

The Mexico LEDGER is a great
newspaper. There is no rubbing that
out. On Thanksgiving day it issued
two editions. 1t always gets there
when it comes to giving the news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
The Very Iniesf.

The latest rebel outrage was the
dedication Of a new church in Ken
lucky on ground given by Jefferson
Davis. Call out the militia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

SEND the LEDGER suggestions as to
how the ladies can best replenish the
fund for the poor. Winter is here
and they are busted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

THE city should collect the $50
license of the insurance companies if
the law will permit it, and we think
il will.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

THIS is the time of year when
$500 a week clerks pay at the rate
of $50 per day for sleighing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

THERE ARE a good many people in
Mexico who agree On what Mexico
needs, but won't help secure it.
They are ~s.inocuOus desuetude.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
~ Notice is hereby given that ], as
administrator of the estate Of Emily j.
Spencer, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement as
administrator of said estate.
GEO. ROBERTSON, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

The recent cold wave which passed
over Mr.. Blaine when he met Sen
ator Edmunds was the cutting affair
par excellence of the year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice is hereby given that /, as
administrator of the estate of Mary
A. Dye, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement as ad.
ministrator of said estate.
JAMES A. DYE, Administrato tor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Eneroaehlng ON the GraYe,

Bob Ingersoll says that mo man
has a right to own more land than he
can use." AT this rate even our
cemetery lots are in danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN Notice is hereby given that ! az
administrator Of the estate of h. y.
Anderson, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court make my final settlement ss
administrator of said estate.
GEORGE ROBERTSON,
32-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
Wanted.

Smokers who are using my 'Signa.
ture' to always look on the box and
see If my signature is on it. A
cheaper cigar is being put into Mexi
co which initiates my goods, but il
not the same by any means. See
that my name is on every box before
you buy. URBAN WIENER.
d65&H.tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN Notice is hereby given that l, as
executor Of the estate of K z. Cunning
ham, deceased, will, at the January term,
1887, of the Audrain Probate Court make
my final settlement as executor Of said
estate. j. NJ. MkRMADuKE,
S3-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

When those fine cutters arrive
you can then take your best girl
sleigh riding. Sleighs viii be here
in a few days and they are dandies.
FERRIS & SoN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT T.
Notice is hereby given that /, as
administrative Of the estate of q. ID.
Sims, deceased. will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement az
ADMINISTRATIVE of said estate.
MARY A. SIMS, Administrative.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

ITALY is trying to borrow $500, 900
Tires. Mexico might furnish a few of
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
~ Notice is hereby given that l, as
administrator of the estate of Shorten
BIankenship, deceased, will, at the
January term, 1887, of the Audrain
Probate Court, make my final settle
ment Ms administrator of said estate.
H.. A. RICKETTS,, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
PAY Up.

II you owe the LEDGER anything
on subscription, pay up at nee. We
are making out u books for 1887
and want you to start in with US on
the new book.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

Mrs. J. W. Mckinley received a
letter this morning from Glasgow,
Scotland, enclosing a clipping from
the Glasgow Daily Neocs, which gave
an account of the washing ashore of
the stern of a ship bearing the name
"Conquistador.' 1t is supposed the
vessel went down with all hands.
Among the passengers On board was
Neal Shaw, a brother OF Mrs. McKin.
ley. This is the second brother Mrs.
Mckinley has lost in this manner, in
the past few years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
IN Notice is hereby given that l, as
administrator of the estate of Rebecca
Sox, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make N.Y. final settlement as
administrator of SAID estate. Z.
j. II. HEATON, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02
New York.

Mr.. Carlisle stands as the one pos
sible nominee for the Presidency in
1888 after the present Incumbent
Courier Journal.
But could he carry New York
No New York, no election.
Sam Randall could carry New
York with a rush and don't you
forget it.
So could David Bennett Hill.-New
York Sun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

4 DEMOCRAT in New York is worth
two Mugwumps in Massachusetts,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
N Notice lis hereby given that |, as
administrator of the estate of A. ii.
Fike, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, OF the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement as adj
Illustrator of said estate.
TT. POWELL, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

DoN'T DO as Dan X. Shields does.
Do as he says.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-12-02

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NNotice is hereby given that i, as ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Henry
Stark, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1887, of the Audrain Probate
Court make my final settlement as ad.
ministrator of said estate.
w. b. MCINTYRE,
Administrator: