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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

METHODIST episcopal CHCRcH Corner Mons
roe and cherry streets. Services 1880 n. M and
~ N &nndnN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CuuRcu Corner JEFF
erS9nand Oak streets. Services. az 1890 a. m.
aud p. IN. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-02-18

BAPTIST CHuRCH Ca Madison street SER
VICES 1880 AM and $50 T. N. on the second and
ibird sunday efAach month. Bible school every
sunday at 2 ". 81
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
LADDONIA LACONICS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LApDoNIA, Mo-, Jan. 12.-The
people of our young city seem to
have entered on the new year with
a go-a-headativeness, and, expressed
by their action, that hard times are
not the times to sit idle. They work
with zeal and say the harder the
times are closer the business must be
watched.
Ed. Barker was in town yester-
day.
Miss. Katie Gatewood is visiting
at James Gillilands'.
Mr.. Jap Pollard has bought Mrs.
NJ, L. Wommack's stock of groceries
Chris Marburg, Jim and B. Level
len shipped several car loads of cat
tie to Chicago yesterday.
Last week was observed as the
week of prayer and prayer meetings
were held alternately at each church
A coal shaft is being talked of, ant
no doubt before six months, plent.
of the black diamonds will be foun'
here.
i We are still in need of first-clas
mill A town that sells so, 900 lbs
of -four menthly could support
good mill.
Trade of all kinds was dull dorin
the past week which was s. cold ne
t body came to tswn, but yesterda
: and to-day the town was full OF PEI
l pie and fine trade was enjoyed b
: all business parties.
Georges Theatsr Company a
here aid will play during the wee
o at Browns hall. Last night the
played Kathleen" tonight the
+ played EAST Lynne" Uncle Tom
Cabin is on the programme
i This week will be noted for
o many marriages. There have bet
q three already and several other pa
"a ties who may get ready before t
u week closes. The marriages OF MI
p Annie Gilllland, Fred Swanson, MI
;s Annie Swanson and Charlie Tore
N son take place at the Baptist chur
N tomorrow night. The marriage
r Miss Eugenia Keyton and I. ]. Fc
ba takes place Thursday night at
Christian church.
ANNIE LAURIE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
The Library Magazine.

Alden's Library Magazine is quite
the peer of the great 81 monthlies,
in the amount and high quality OF
the literature which it presents,
though its cost is only the nominal
sum of $3.50 a year. Among the
contents in the current number are
articles by such noted authors as
Canon Farrar. Max Muller, the
Bishop of Carlisle, Crrdinal New
man, Philip Schaff, and others. This
magazine ought to have circulation
of a humid ed thousand You car
get specimen from the publisher
John B. Alden, New York, for thu
price of IS cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
CELIA, and Charles Lamb.

A unique genius, that of Charles
Lamb. Just like nothing that ever
appeared before them, or has since
appeared, are the quaint and delight
full Essays of Ella" a new edition
Of which has recently been issued
by Alden, "The Literary Revolution"
publisher Of New York. Turn to
any Of your cyclopedias and they
will tell you thst Charles Lamb was
one of the most charming essayists
that the English language has ever
known, and also that his Assays Of
Ella are the choicest of his works.
They are not merely the first work
of their class, but, like Pilgrims
Progress" and Robinson Crusoe,"
they constitute class by themselves.
The volume is certainly one Of the
most delightful Of the books de-
scribed in Mr.. Alden's 148-page illus
trated catalogue, which he offers to
send for 4 cents, or the l6-page cata-
logue which is sent free. Address
John B. Alden, Publisher, New York
Citv.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
RUSH HILL RACKET.

Correspondence Of the Ledger
RUsn HILL, Jan. 1S.-During the
holidays, we are glad to say, there
was but little drinking and carousing
in town, as ia usual in small towns on
such occasions. We think there is
not near the liquor drank here there
was year ago, and we believe II
there was a licensed saloon here and
this illegal drug store traffic stopped
there would not be near rs much
drinking as at present. As We have
said before, il liquor is to be sold lei
it be as the Law prescribes.
We supposed that Il. Z. 7was too
old to be thrown into a violent chill
by the presence Of young ladies.
Different parties shipped from here
to Chicago Monday, 11th. ten cal
loads Of cattle. Tuesday Uncle Bot
Alien shipped two loads to st. Louil
and Mr.. Rush Ball one load TO st
Louis.
Joseph Csnterberry, living two ana
one half miles from town, had q Sc
of double harness stolen Monda,
night, 1Ith. Mr.. c. thinks he ca
, guess who got the harness and say
, he would like TO borrow them unit
, he can finish gathering corn.
James Robnet, living three mile
east OF here, went 10 Laddonia wit
: his team one day last week and Will
there became somewhat intoxicated
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
The Biggest Liar i'm California.

Upon this story We confidently
defy the united genius of . the ag-
gregated press of the east. A small
boy at Quincy, in this state, went
up the mountain side full of pleasure
at the first fall of snow. At the
summit he slipped and rolled down
the hill, becoming the nucleus of
vast SNOWFALL which hopelessly i'm
prisoned him. He was missed after
several hours, and the searchers got
on the track of the SNOWFALL and
trailed to where it had leaped from a
cliff to canon. Looking down they
could see it lodged in the houghs Of
a pine tree. They finally got it,
broke it opened, and found the boy
inside, but rather chilly. Upon this
incident We rest the reputation OF
California for the season. - San
Francisco Alta.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
MARTINSBURG MUSINGS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

correspondence OF tile ledgef.
MARTINsBURG, Jan. 19.-No one
frozen to death in town yet but sew
eral denizens of "Africa" have ap-
preached that point.
The beautiful smile that illuminates
Bill Halls face is accounted for by
the presence Of q ten-pound boy at
his house.
Quarterly meeting began here Mon
day night, 18th, and continued
throughout the week, embracing
series of interesting sermons by the
presiding elder of this diocese.
Wood and coal piles are beginning
to look sick and If we are not blessed
with an early thaw-out some Of us
| will have to borrow from our neigh
bors.
Martinsburg was storm-swept with
hegira of commercial evangelists
last week. There were seven here
one day and all expressed themselves
as well satisfied with the condition of
trade.
We have heard of only two men
injured by the recent cold snap.
One had his fingers frozen, the other
his ears.
What a man can buy in Martins
burg: A livery stable by applying to
Chess Wilburn; a drug store by ap-
plying to c. H. Green; lumber
yard by applying to Turner Owens /;
a blacksmith shop by applying to j.
A. Chrisman; overcoats and watches
by applying to Henry Overbaugh
and Henry Elder. Ed French holds
a mortgage on the above named arti-
cles as a result of the "cake contest"
The oyster supper and festival for
the purpose of raising funds to liqui.
date the indebtedness incurred by the
purchase of Sunday school organ
was held in Douglas hall Thursday
night, 9TH, and was a social and finan
cial success. The entire proceeds
amounted to $51.75, s43.50 of which
. was clear profit. Miss Davidson car
ned off the cake as the prettlest ant
most popular young lady in the house
SENoR.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
We GUARANTEE rlssy.cLAss wosg

On his way home he lost h,s hat and
went back to look for it. He was
overcome by the cold and when found
was SO badly frozen that his recovery
is doubtful.
The Baptist church Of Rush Hill
has called Rev. N. S. Johnston to
the pastorate for the next year. He
will preach at the new church the
fourth Saturday and Sunday in each
month. He earnestly requests all,
and especially the Baptists in this
vicinity, to be present at the meeting
Saturday, Jan. 23d. MIzPAH.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
wos There a Hole i'm its

"a Sweet Fulton girl hung up her stocking
She did:
With its, swell from the toe to the clocking
She did.
sae Is loved by her kind. for ali maidens are
Sweet,
AMI how can maiden be blamed for hei
Feet?
And gifts in abundance they showered on her
They nut IN cloak of the costliest far,
A bookcase, corset OF latest device,
Roller skates for the rink, ana OF steel foi
the ice,
afurniture set OF the style of Queen Anne.
vase for niantel. as big as man,
The nattest dog-cart, TO drive in the street,
With poney and all Its equipments, complete
. little Ere lch clock aud Il toilet by Worth
pug dog from England, the sweetest o.
earth.
photograph album, an ivory comb.
An upright piano. Sod Bless Our Home.
A bracelet of gold, and hat for their pet,
A bre,ych OF white coral, another Of jet,
box of kid gloves. and a lawn tennis SET,
or so.
And a score of as beautiful presents-and
yet
They didn't hall flll up the stocking On no
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Not Esthetic.

It took Missouri's gifted Senator,
Hon. G.. G.. Vest, to frame the fol-
lowing which he used in repartee
during his debate opposing tue ad-
mission Of Dakota as state:
I do not say that am an aesthetic
statesman. j am politician, i sup
pose. Light for my party. 1 am
not mugwump. 1 shall be satisfied
| il my party, which l believe to be
sound on constitutional questions,
shall say Of me: ''other things be-
ing equal, he stood by his friends /;
he never rose To such an aesthetic
pedestal that be could not distinguish
In friend from a foe. ."--BoonyIlla
| Tuf1fc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21

The greatest consolation to one
growing old is the improved sur
roundings which come with age, ex-
perience and wisdom. We are re-
minded of this fact by the appear
ance of the new Seed Annual of D.
NJ. Ferry & Co, the celebrated seeds,
men of Detroit, Mich. (They enjoy
the enviable reputation of being the
widest and best known firm in any
business in the United States } Mil
lions of people, gardening both fol
profit and pleasure, have found evel
increasing satisfaction and delight il
using their seeds. Every one desir
ing seeds of the highest type ane
best quality should secure their an
nual. 1t is sent free on application
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Excitement i'm Texas.

Great excitement has been caused
in the vicinity of Paris, Texas, by
the remarkable recovery of Mr.. j.
z. Ccrley, who was so helpless he
could not turn in bed, or raise his
head; everybody said he was dying
Of Consumption. A trial bottle Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery was sent
him. Finding relief, he bought a
large bottle and box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills; by the time ne had
taken two boxes of pills and two bot
ties of the Discovery, he was well and
mad gained in flesh ti;lrty-six pounds
Trial BEETLES of this Great Discovery
for Consumption free at j. +. Llew'
ellyns. Ii
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
.Smith Should be Reinstated.'


FTOil tHo cCuh'ia DoEpo'
A preacher in Mexico, Mo-, has
been suspended from the pulpit for
SIX months for " imprudence. The
preacher seems to have fallen on hard
lines and should be reinstated. Not
one minister in q thousand, but at
some time in his life is guilty of an
simprudence." The great Henry
Ward Beecher himself had little
trouble of this kind and yet he was
not suspended, nor even bereft Of
his popularity. We say again thai
if this is all there is against the Mex
leo preacher, he should be reinstatet
and rendered an increase in his sal
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Are You Tired OF Being Sick.

We want to say word to the men,
women and girls who work in stores,
offices and factories. There are
hundreds of thousands of you in the
country. Very few of you are well.
You are shut up too much and ex-
ercise too little. In this way you get
sick. Yeur blood is bad, your d,ges-
lion poor, your head often aches,
YOU don't feel like work. foar liver,
stomach aud kidneys are out Of or
der. Parker's Tonic has cured
hundreds of such cases. IL is pure,
sure and pleasant. 4V-4t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Oil From Natures Wells.

The skin on the head is kept soft
and flexible by secretion from the
oil glands. When these are clogged
the hair dries and falls off. Parker's
Hair Balsam renews their action,
restores the original color to the hair
and make it soft and glossy. 1t also
eradicatea dandruff. Not greasy,
not a dye. deliciously perfumed.
Delightful for a lady's toilet table.
The best Of dressings. Preferable to
| all similar articles because of its
superior cleanliness and purity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing. of Manehes-
ter. Michigan, writes: "My ~iff has
beer almost helpless for Eve years, so
helpless that she could not turn over
in bed alone. She used two bottles
of Electric Bitters, and is so much
improved, that she is able now to do
her own work" Electric Bitters
will do all that is claimed for them.
Hundreds of testimonials attest their
great curative powers. Only fifty
cents q bottle at j. F. LlewelIyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Signal Service.

Now, at this date comes Bob
White, of the Mexico LEDGER, and
says he must keep up with the
Monitor, and has made application
to our friend ST Rainey for set ot
signal flags. 81, as accommodating
as usual. is going to get them fo
him. By-the-way, we forgot to men
ton that we are indebted to Mr.
Rainey for securing the flags for us
-Moberly Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
A BRAKEMAN'S CHAGRIN.
An irresponsible Old Fellow Who
Turned the Laugh on Him.

Next stop Doan!" shouted Ed.
Berry, the brakeman on the Jefferson
City branch train yesterday afternoon
as the train left Mexico.
"No, it isn't" exclaimed a little
old man of gray hair, slouch hat,
and apparent respectability. 'You
know very well you're lying"
Every one in the car looked at the
little old man, who continued, seri-
ously: II repeat that the next sta
ton is not Doan, and that you know
it. You are hired by bloated cor
poration to tell lies and deceive the
travelling public"
The brakeman grew scarlet. The
old fellows steady stare was too
much for him, and he stammered
out an apology. Really" Ed. said,
81 think I'm right, sir; I've been on
this road many years, but 1 wouldn't
like to contradict you as you seem
to speak with such authority
"These conductors are always max
ing Mistakes" remarked an old lady
who lived at Auxvasse, to q young
one. "Yes, ma'am," replied the
other, sympathetically.
"Your excuses are ill-timed, sir,
and shall discharge you," replied
the old gentleman, with cold sever
ity.
perhaps you wills give me YOU
name, sir7" inquired She railroad EN-
ploye, meekly.
"Name!' laughed heavily bull
man who looked like prize-fghter
coming into the car. 81 don't be
Iieve he knows it. He's quite insane
and I'm escorting him to Fulton
He's perfectly harmless"
Brakeman Berry retreated amid
unanimous grin. The train present
ly came to full stop and the brake
man reappeared with loud "Doa
Station The crowd laughed. Th
little old man glared fiercely at tn
brakeman, and was just going to OF
iect when the attendant managed
pacify him.
This is the story as Bill Belts tel
il along the line.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Don't Remember.

Mr.. EDITOR: You tell Bob White
for me that I'm sorry l got hum IN
trouble, but he must not sass me.
Tell him to tell his wife not to be
jealous, because l have not seen Bob
since he was down here to a picnic,
and I was little girl then, you
knew.-"Mattie," in Laddenia Her
aid.
We don't remember whether we
saw Matte at the picnic or not.
We never did know the name Of the
"little girl" We danced with.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Able Representative.

FFUHn Ute AUUcfEy 11SHSHIHr's''
Hon. VIM. III. Kennan OF Mexico,
Audrain's able representative in the
Missouri Legislature, was in the city
a few hours last night, during which
time a Headlight representative met
and had q most pleasant intervie"
with him. He had been to Hunts.
vile on legal business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Handsome CongressmeB.

The opera glasses are pointed a
great deal of William g. Stahlnecker.
Frank H,scoek. Ben. LeFevre. W.
NJ. Springer, J. c. Burrows, 1. Il.
Cobb and A. NJ. Bliss, who are
among the hand-omest men IN the
country.-Troy Times.
Our congressman should liavs been
in the above list lie is, 10y sll odds,
the handsomest man in the House.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Not That Kind OF a Man.

A word to DIR. Rpdes, the new
superintendent of the Fulton insane
asylum: Keep out of ring contracts
st. Louis Chronicle.
The Chronicle need net be uneasy
Dr. Rodes is not the kind OF
man to be manipulated by rlngs
Neither was DIR. Smith.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Bueklen,s Arnica saIye,

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chspped hands,
chilbIains, corns, and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. II is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by j. r. Llewellsa. II
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Two Great Discoveries.

The discovery Of cocoaine has aid
ed surgery in making delicate opera
tons, by lessening pain and dong
away with chloroform. Sc. Jacobs
Oil removes all pain and inaamma-
tson which follow severe cuts and
bruises.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21

On our fourth page to-day will be
found striking and instructive IL
Ilastration of the comparative worth
of the various kinds of baking pow
DAYS new in the market
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
Rushing Town.

Uncle John Farrell made a busi-
ness trip to Mexico, Audrain county,
las, week, and disposed of so acres
of land belonging to the Grove
estate. Uncle John says Mexico is q
rushing town.-Madison WdtekDaan.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21
HEADQUARTERS.

Mexico is going to have the signal
service established. The LEDGER OF.
Gee VIII be headquarters rs.--Mobefl5
Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-21

CITY,
,.aajsd. \. -. :.
sse. 49,,
sor@in -.
.TTunlk.!
.hIIccg1ll!
$500 e.
amssssSnr'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

ABOUT MARRYING LATE IN LIFE.-A
man who marries late in life is in danger of
marrying out of his generation, and gener-
ally contrives to select the person least in
sympathy with him or hispursuits- who
cares more for his bank account than for his
tastes or feeling, who has no association with
his youth or heyday, and no "reminiscences
in common. Somebody, indeed, once re-
marked to Mr.. Edgeworth that nobody but
a fool would venture to make his firstspeech
in parliament or marry after fifty" Both
of which things Mr.. Edgeworth committed,
if we mistake not.
But there seems to be no legitimate rea-
son why man or woman should not mar
ry after fifty, or why they should seem
ridiculous in so doing, other things being
equal. Why should not one be as capable
of love at fifty as at twenty-five? Has one
age monopoly of love over another? May
not one love better at fifty than younger,
with larger nature, enriched by thought
and experience, deepened by failure or sue
cess? The love of twenty-five may be but
a feeting surface passion beside this other
mere sham and glamour, subject to change
and chance, which the next pair of velvet
eyes may dispel. Balzac says that men are
most dangerous to women after fifty that
is, their powers have ripened and mellow
ed, and they have learned better how to
employ them; love is an ideal to them,
and not pastime; they have discovered
what qualities they prefer, what of attrac-
tions are durable and independent of age or
circumstances s.-Hd1per's Bazaar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

~ A stlngy man, who pretended to be
very fond of his horse, but kept him nearly
starved, said to friend, "You don't know
how much we all think of that horse.
shall have him stuffed, so as to preserve him,
when he dies" "You'd better stuff him
now," retorted his friend, $50 as to preserve
him livinp0
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

WHAT HE WAS THERE FoR.-The Rep
resentative to the Legislature from Calabash
county struck his fayorite attitude, glared
upon the House and in low deep tones OF
much deliberature, said with great empha,,
sis: "For what did my constituents send
me here?" And then he glared again,
brought down his brows and repeated In
voice of thunder as he looked at the mem,
ber from Blossom county: "For what did
nv constituents send me here?" Taking
this as a direct appeal to him for impor-
tant information the little man in the bag
gy pantaloons jumped to his feet and with
his right hand pointing to the zenith said
in tones of taking earnestness: "God AL
mighty alone knows, sir !"- Chicago Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

"Do you think it would be wrong for
me to learn the noble art of self defense ~
religiously inclined Somervilie youth in
quired of his pastor.
"Certainly not" answered the minister !;
81 learned it in my youth, myself, and l
have found it of great value during my
life."
"Indeed, sir. Did you learn the English
system, or Sullivans SYSTEM" .,
"Neither. learned Solomon's system"
''Solomon's system?"
eyes. You will find it laid down in the
first verse of the fifteenth chapter of Pro-
verbs: "A soft answer turneth away wrath: }
It is the best system of self-defense OF which
I have any knowledge"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

IA An Irish domestic, newly engaged,
presented to his master, one morning, a
pair of boots, the leg of one of which was
much longer than the other. "How comes
it you rascal, that these boots are not of the
same length ?" 81 really don't know, sir;
but what bothers me most is that the pair
down stairs is in the same fiX.N
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25
PHOTOGRAPHY.

I would inform the public that am yet max
ing PHOTOGRAPHS in all the various styles.
nictures. Pictures by the Photographic process
enlarged and all work done in the best style OF
the art at reasonable prices. Gallery on West
Liberty street, near the Jail. e,c,,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

n~ Brown-I never could endure that
Jones, he is so Internally lazy. Smth-1s
he lazy? Brown-Too lazy to wink. And
the worst of it is he sets such Wretched
example that every one about him gets to be
lust as shiftless as he is himself. Smiths
that so? Brownies. They do say that
even yeast won't work in his house.-Som-
eTUiXe Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25

p6T A Hartford man who had tarried late
at a wine supper, found his wife waiting
his return in high state of nervousness.
Said she: "Here I've been waiting and
rocking in the chair till my head spins
round like top"" "Jess, so, wife, where
I've been," responded he. "It's in the at
mosnhereN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-03-25
A MN U L r EP ORT
YORK COUNTY.
YORK COUNTY.

TO Honor Presiding Judge the Sinh Circuit, York H., Iorkrd s. c.
SPRING TERM, 1886:
rifcaes and + tWhom pmd