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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
The Poor Editor.

Don'tforget the poor editor when
you have a new item. If your wife
ticks you let us know of it, and we
will set it right before the public.
If you have company, tell us if you
are not ashamed Of your visitors.
fla youngster arrives at your home,
begging for raiment, buy a
quarters worth of cigars and come
around, and if you are a cash sub
scriber we will furnish a suitable
name for him or her, as the circum-
stances will permit, and if you
have a social gathering of a few OF
your friends, bring around a big
cake, seven or eight pies and a
ham, not necessary to eat, but as a
guarantee of good faith. You need
not bother about inviting us, for it
is a little too warm for our ward
robe. We mention these little
things, for we want the news, and
will have it if there is "God in
Israel"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
UNION PICK-UPS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION, Mo-, Aug. 27.-The sick
are much improved in this vicinity.
Joe Crews bought of several
parties seven calves at an average
of $12.5 so per head.
The Union Browns will play ball
at thompson picnic next Saturday.
There are some who always make
fools of themselves, especially at
a game of ball.
The picnic in Green's grove was
not so we'll attended as two years
ago, although there was a good
crowd present in the afternoon to
witness the game of ball between
the Thompson Standards and a
picked up nine, the former win
ming the game easily. Everything
passed off nicely with the execep-
ton of two or three toughs from
another neighborhood, who got mad
because they we're not allowed to
play ball and disguised the spec
tators by their continued ungentle-
manly manners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
A Bad Case of Flux Cured.

My little boy about eight months
old, was taken with fiux. After
several days, we commenced giving
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy according to
directions. We were very uneasy
about the child, and sent for a
physician. | told him what we
had been doing, and showed him
medicine. He examined it, and
told us the best thing We could do,
was to 90 ahead and give the
remedy. We used about half of a
small bottle, and cured the child,
who was so low that he had no use of
himself. We thought SO much of
your remedy that we would let no
one else have it. l told my wife a
few days ago that | must write,
and tell you what your medicine
had done. G. w. Lugar, Zion's
Hill, Virginia. Sold by c. R.
Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Miss Myrtle Tucker entertained
a large number of friends at her
home on East Promenade street
last evening. Among the company
present were the members of the r.
A. Crews base ball club, of Fulton.
Following is a list of the guests 4:
Misses Jennie Worrell, Louella
Atchison, Lizzie Fritts, Addie
Pindall, Susie Coons, Minnie Bas-
kett, Fannie Rixey, Jessie Wells,
Mary Garrett, Mabel Hord, Efie
Graham, Allie Graham, Susie Cur
tbs, Fulton; Rose Hite, Lena Var
deman, Mary Nelson, Loua Steele,
May Hughes, Nellie Coons, Nina
Baker, Birdie Rosebery, Elva Tan
nefill, Matte McClelland and
Messrs: Wink Boulware, Rice Tay-
lor, Leo Lemoine, St. Louis; Jas.
Baker. Max Keller, Joe Craigo,
Charlie Luckie, Claude Wilkerson,
Will McGregor, Elmer Hender-
son, Joe Bridgeford, Carl Pasqueth,
Frank Russell, Ed. Lawdcr, Joe
Arnold, Arnold Mckee, Jay Nor
ris. George Morris, John O'Rear,
Lee Holiday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Montgomery County Fair.

This great fair will begin at
Montgomery City on Tuesday, Aug.
2S. This Will be ladies' day, and
all ladies and girls will be admitted
free and can make their entries in
the Art Aall free of cost. On We'd
nesday the fair special train will
leave Mexico at l0:11 a. m. and will
continue; reduced rates on all trains.
A special train will take you home
at night. Children's day-balloon
day.-All children ~ years old and
under will be admitted free. Prof.
Comes will ascend high in his
mammoth balloon, and when in the
region Of the clouds will leap out
and descend to the earth with his
parachute. Grand street parade
and display at night. On Thursday
August 80, the grand $4,000 trot,
baby show and fine display of stock
in the ring. Fire works at night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
e HORSE SALE.
Brown Prince, Clay's Stallion. Sire
of the Young Horses, to be Sold.

K. II. Allen, of Deer Park
Boone county, Mo-, will sell at the
Mexico Fair Grounds, Tuesday
Sept. 4, at public sale, to the high
est bidder, 40 head of well-bred
Brood Mares, geldings, and FLIES.
Everyone good color, good size,
and fine style. In fact it is very
seldom that as choice a lot OF
Young Horses are offered at public
sale. Attractions of the sale: Six
Bay and Brown Brood Mares. Sired
by Mambrino Cloud, by Flying
George, by Flying Cloud 1874, &c;
Mambriuo Clouds dam, Mambrino
Queen, by Mambrino Chief III.
These six mares have nice colts by
their side, by the Clay Stallion
Brown Prince, and all are bred
again To the Trotting Stallion,
Mambrino Warrior, sired by Nam
brine Chief Patchen bred by Sam
Ackers, and was never regularly
trained, but trotted in Chicago
when 5 years old in 2:35, and was
sold for $1,000 and kept in the
stud. His dam was Lady Maud,
by Rysdyk's Hambletonian; End
dam by American Star, &c. Mann
brine Chief Patchen was sired by
Mambrino Patchen IS, Old Nam
brine Chief ii ; Mambrino War.
rior's dam, Gardeli, thoroughbred,
by War Dance, &c, &c,
10 Choice Clay Fillies, from 2 10
5 years old, sired by Brown Prince,
by Saratoga. by Stradet's c. II.
Clay %, &c; Dam, Dora, by Sea.
gull, thoroughbred, &c.
One Choice Mare, sired by Mis-
souri Clay, by Strader's G.. M.
Clay %. Dam by Green Mountain,
| &c. This mare has a FLY by hel
side, sired by Brown Prince. Also
some nice Drivers, Ceilings, and
Fillies, and some good saddlers.
Also as choice a lot of Young Colts
as can be found in the State. HI
does not claim to have any 2:3(
horses. but has several young ones
that will ''get there" if they are
properly handled
Sale TO commence at 10 O'Clock
a. m. Terms of sale: A credit o
s months at s per cent. ON all gooe
bankable paper. Catalogues ready
-lCoL. D. s. HARR-s, Auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
A Woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery
has been made and that too by a
lady in this county. Disease
fastened it's clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs
were undermined and death SEEM
ed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of us a bot
tie of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and was SO much
relieved on taking first dose that
she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz,"
Thus write, w. G.. Hamrick d Co.,
of Shelby. n. C.-Get a free
trial bottle at J. F. Llewellyn,
drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Dead.

Mrs. Jane Harris, who has for
years been a resident of this city,
died Sunday afternoon at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Garner, in East Mexico, She had
been seriously i'll only a few days,
cancer of the stomach being the
cause of her demise. Deceased
leaves a number of grown children.
Marvin Mc1ntire, after an illness
of several weeks with a complica-
ton of diseases, died Saturday
at his home in the Fifth
Ward, leaving a wife and four
children. The funeral took place
Sunday afternoon at Seed Tick
Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Delicate persons, and all whose
systems have become debiliated,
should bear in mind that Simmons
Liver Regulator is not drastic,
purging medicine, does not weakin
or deplete the system as other pur-
g~atives do, but acts gently. II
will invigorate like a glass of wine,
but is no intoxicating beverage to
lead to intemperance ; will pro-
mote digestion, dissipate headache,
and generally tone up the system.
Hon. Alex. II. Stephens, Of Gar
says Simmons Liver Regulate,
is mild and suits me better than
more active remedies"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
To my old Friends and the Public
in General.

Having again located among you
to make this my permanent home,
l hereby would respectfully invite
you to call on me, assuring you a
hearty welcome. We have opened
a very fine bar-room in the West
block, stocked with the very
choicest old liquors, wines and
cigars; Lemp's beer always ice cold
on tap. The place will be known
as before as ''Jake's saloon" In
addition to this we shall made a
specially to supply the public
with liquors, wines and beer for
family use. The stock is very
large and consists of all the lead
ing brands. We offer the same by
the gallon at wholesale rates.
Trusting to receive an early call l
am your obedient servant.
H. JACOBSON, Manager,
I5-tf with M. MAYFIELD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Commute Call.

The Republican County Commit
tee of Aud-ain county win meet at
the room Of the Harrison and Kim
ball club in Mexico on Saturday,
September /. A full attendance is
requested as business Of Importance
will be before the committee for
consideration. r.. e. LAwpER.
7. e. Day, Chairman.
Secretary. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The Commercial Travellers Pro-
tective Association, of the United
States, has a membership of over
sixteen thousand and is probably
the strongest association of the
kind in the world. MIR. John r.
Stone, their Natl Sec'y and
Treas. 70 Dearborn ST., Chicago, in
r letter states that he has been
severely troubled at times, for the
past twenty years, with cramp and
bilious collie which would compel
him to take to his bed from three
to six days-while in st. Louis at
their last annual meeting he pro-
cured q bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and has since used it with
the best results. 1t is the only
remedy he ever found that effected
q rapid and complete cure. Nc
one can safely travel without it
! Sold by G. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30


We have heard il intimated from
several sources that the Agricul-
tural Wheel is gradually assuming
the role of political party, and in
order that its position may be fully
understood, we submit to the pub
lie the fifth section of the pream-
BILE to the constitution Of the Agri-
cultural Wheel. "Weh have formed
the National Agriculture Wheel Of
the United States of America, for
the purpose of organizing and
directing the powers of the indus
trial masses, but not as a political
party. In this organization are
sentiments and measures for the
benefit Of the whole people, yet it
should he borne in mind when ex-
ercising the right of suffrage that
many of the objects herein set
forth can only be obtained through
legislation"
The following questions are
asked by a brother Wheeler: "If
the tariff OH an article paying 40
per cent. tax be reduced to 20 per
cent. and importations be doubled,
what will he the reduction of the
surplus? Would not a reduc-
ton of the tariff result in increased
importa,ions and thereby swell
the surplus in the treasury 2"
In our opinion a reduction of the
tariff would have several results:
First, it would cheaper the
price of the article upon which the
tariff was reduced, and thereby
benefit the consumer;
Secondly, itwould demonstrate
to the American manufacturer that
he could still continue operations
very profitably, but could not
amass a fortune quite so rapidly so
rapidly as before the reduction.
Thirdly, it might increase the
surplus by increasing importations,
but this would be only for a short
time, !. G., until the American man.
u~facturer made the discovery out
lined above. We do not think the
surplus would be permanently in
creased by a reduction of tariff, be-
cause if such a result were proba-
BILE there would not be so much OPP
position to the present proposed
reduction, from those who have al
ways looked favorably upon a fall
treasury.
Much Of the communication in
tended for the above column this
week has been eliminated, owing TO
its political nature; nothing but
pure news matter can be printed
under the Wheel heading .1-ED.
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Ice

Our ice wagons run in all parts
of the city, supplying the very best
ice, cut off Of healthy water. BY
the season we can sell cheaper
than any other dealer. We have
Eve times raore ice than the others
and will finish the season. We have
ice to give 10 the sick and poor.
We were first and expect to stay.
Ice can be had any time of day at
Tom Hughes shop, next door 10
Ian b. Morris livery stable. 9I
w. X. PoTTs 4 SoE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
The Verdict Unanimoos as.

w. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus,
Ind, testifes: Il an recommend
Electric Bitters as the very best
remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case. One
man took six bottles, and was
cured of Rheumatism of 10 years.
standing" Abraham Hare, drug
gist, Bellviile, Ohio, affirms:
"The best selling medicine l have
ever handled in my 20 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters."
Thousands OF others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bitters
TO cure all diseases of the liver,
kidneys or blood. Only Q hall
dollar a bottle at J. F. Llewellyn,
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Audraln Sunday Schools.
10 the Ed.lor ~ Tie Ledger.

Mexico, Mo-, Aug. 25.-The
Audram County Union Sunday
School Convention holds it's an
nual meeting at Laddonia, Septcm-
Der z, s and 9th, and should be
attended by delegates from every
Sunday school in Audrain county.
Let every school in Mexico be rep
resented. J. V, WILLIAMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Circuit Sale of Horses.

/ will sell at the Fair Grounds,
Mexico, Mo-, on Tuesday Sept.
4th, 40 head of Trotting and Saddle
bred Horses, ten choice brood
mares, with, colts by their side and
bred again to the famous "Mam-
brine Warrior" 20 guiiings and
FLIES, from one to five years old.
Send for Catalogue.
K. II ALLEN, DEER PARK.
Boone County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Excelleflce VI grain, ~rerfecticn of
water, expert knowledge of all tbs.
bust nethuls of distiliation, X
'ensive experience, abundant ,4,pi-
al, complete aud e~xp.nri,. r,luip-
:aeht and high purpose ala these
are used in the making OF
/. v. Hl'rrrs Nelson county Whisky
for wi sch We have secured the sole
agency, j. T. SAUNDERS & Co.,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
Miss Vivacity Weighed More.

What a simple and modest
bathing suit Miss Spider always
wears" remarked the minister.
ayes" replied Miss Vivacity, un-
consciously, "you will always find
a girl modest at the seaside when
she weighs only eighty-fve
mounds -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

A fine yearling colt belonging to
w. F. Reed was accidentally shot
by unknown hunters on Mr.. Reeds
farm northeast of this city yester-
day or day before. The animal
was found dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Otis Purdy, formerly of this city,
but late of Leavenworth, Kansas,
has returned to Mexico and is con-
nected with the drug establishment
of c. +. Gibbs. Mr.. Purdy, aside
from being a d~eservedly popular
young man, ranks high in his
chosen profession. He Is q regist-
cred druggist, also a graduate in
pharmacy, being one of the two
only who reside in Mexico. He is
careful, reliable, and would be de-
lighted to see his friends and
others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Ross Cauthorn went to Fayette
this afternoon where he will at once
enter Central College. Just thirty
years ego his father B. r. Cauthorn,
graduated at this same school.
The elder Cauthorn thinks it one
of the best schools in the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The best spring medicine or
blood purifier you can take, is a
few doses of ST .Patrick's Pills.
They cost 25 cents a box and will
accomplish more good than 81 90
invested i'll any other medicine.
Guaranteed and sold by
c. r. GIRBs, Druggist,
d&w-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Go to j. Ii. Sallec's for your
school supplies, where you will
find everything pertaining to the
school room, lowest prices guarent-
ed. d4t-w1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Mariah Williams, ayoung colored
girl, stole several things from Mrs.
Charles Willingham, for which she
was sent to the county Jail by
Justice Winscott Yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Gus Williams, the favorite come
dian, with his superb company,
packed Pope's theatre to the dome
last night. At Kabrich's Opera
House, Tuesday evening, Septem-
Der 4.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
LONG SESSION.
An unusually Busy Meeting by
the City Fathers-Ofacer
Marshall Relieved.

An unusually long and interest
ing session of the City Council was
held Monday All the members
We're present, except Frank p.
Turner, of the Second ward, who
hes resigned on account of removal
from the city.
Judge Macfarlane, representing
the ,Wator-works bondholders, adj
dressed the Council on the subject
of its recent offer for the works.
He merely stated what appeared in
the LEDGER yesterday regarding
the matter, 4. e., that the bond
holders positively refuse to listen
to an offer of $40 900 in bonds, and
in return submit another and final
proposition, to take $4,000 in cash
for the works. No action on the
question was taken, it being agreed
to hold u special meeting Friday
night for the discussion of the mat
ter in detail.
Street Commissioner Mckinney
will have his hands full for sever
al days, carrying out the special
orders of Mondays meeting. AT
ter much wrangling, West Jackson
street was ordered graded from the
Public School building to the Sala-
mander works. In this connec-
ton bids for seven hundred yards
of rock were asked for, looking in
the direction of continued improve
ment of this street. Western
avenue was ordered improved, and
grading, with several loads of
macadam, was ordered for North
Jefferson street, from fuckers
mill to the bridge.
After the routine business of the
meeting was disposed of, the spec
tators were dismissed from the
chamber and the Council went into
executive session. The result of
the secret meeting will prove a
surprise to everyone, as a resolu-
ton was unanimously passed, re-
questing officer James Marshall to
hand in his resignation. 1t is un-
derstood from the most reliable
source that the complaint against
the officer was that of inattention to
his duties.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Park Commissioner Steele has
been instructed to continue his
good work of improving Hardin
Park. The grass will be closely
moved and the walks and flower
beds receive fresh attention.
The City Hall is being looked
after and no pains will be spared to
preserve the beautiful little build
ing that should be the pride OF
Mexico.
An election will be held in the
Second Ward on Friday, Septem-
Der 7, for the selection of Coun-
Gilman to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Frank P.
Turner, of that ward. The follow
ing gentlemen will act as judges
of the election: Logan Mundy, w.
w. Settle, w. II. III. Lee:
The old claims of property own
ers on lower East jackson street
have again been presented and Mr..
| HIT and Mr.. Arnold have them in
hand for examination. 1t is to be
hoped they will be settled before
the assembling of another Council.
Street Commissioner Mckinney
is to receive bids for seven hundred
yards of rock for the city's use.
The committees ON fine uniforms
and unopened streets and alleys
were continued at last nights meet
ing.
The Council is determined to
close all cellar-ways within the
fire limits.
Bills to the amount of $192.25
were allowed at last nights meet
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
oBERREITHER's WRATH
at Young Pocock Was
Not Righteous.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 81
Readers of the LEDGER have doubt
less read accounts in the St. Louis
papers of local sensation that oc-
cured here late last week IN which
a young man well known and relat-
ed III Mexico was concerned.
The facts in the case, briefly, are
as follows: Henry J. Pocock, a
young married man, prominent in
social circles, was assaulted by one
Lee Roberts at the corner of Garri-
son and Lucas Avenues Thursday
night. 1t was claimed by Roberts
that Pocock had written loving
letters to Miss Annie Oberreither,
the formers "best GIRL" and he
did not propose to stand it and so
thrashed his rival. Roberts also
says that one of the letters was in
decent. All the West. End is agog
over the matter and the sensation
caused by It's publication was
simply immense.
1t is understood now that Mr..
Pocock has made a clear statement
Of the whole affair, showing that
an attempt had been made on the
part of Miss Oberreither to extort
money from him by blackmail.
He refusing to be taken in by her
infamous scheme, the girl became
angry and had her would-be
victim put through a course of
sprouts.
Z. S. Wilson is home from Ohio.
Mrs. Josiah Wright is in Halls
vile.
| Sam Locke is back from Sweet
Springs.
J. NJ. Gordon is in Martinsburg
on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The new postmaster John Beatty,
has moved his family to this city.
He will occupy the brick cottage at
Promenade and Washington streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain and sur.
counties are cordially in
vited TO call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed,
which has no equal for easy work
ing and elegance, at exceedingly
low prices. The Windsor Is the
best folding bed made.
j. NJ. MENEFEE, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The Misses Andrews entertained
quite a large number of their
friends at their home in North
west Mexico last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The only complete stock of
school books and general school
supplies in Audrain county at J.H.
Sallee's. where you will also find
the lowest prices. w&d-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Look out for Gus. Williams, the
prince of comedians, at Kabrich's
Opera House next Tuesday even
ing, September 4th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Miss Carrie Emmons and Mr..
Sterling Carter will be married
Thursday, at the home of the bride,
north of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Miss Willie Potts is home from
Columbia, where she has been the
guest of friends for several days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

George Lewis, who has a fine
farm 3 miles north, has just COM
pleted one of the finest barns in
North Missouri. It is a model.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Charles Buckner has bought the
drug establishment of S. S. Craig d
Co., on Jefferson street. The stock
is being invoiced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Murphy and Reed, two of the es-
capped Hannibal prisoners, were
captured in Kansas City Yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Cheap school books at w. P.
Hooton's new book store, with J. NJ.
Pollard, the ieweler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

F. r. Jesse, candidate for pros
ecuting attorney, is confined to his
bed with fever, but hopes to be up
i'm a few DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Come and see the sewing
machine baking powder balloon as
cension in front of my store, Sep
TENDER 1st. 0. P. Jones, Benton
City. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

w. S. Claggett and wife, of Lex
ington, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Cunningham this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The man who tells the biggest
lie at the fish fry this evening gets
a fine line and rod from Emmett
Cunningham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Henry Thebus and Miss Emma
Braun were married by Justice
WInscott Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Gus. Williams is being strongly
billed to appear at Kabrich's Opera
House, September /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

The Stoddert Society will meet
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock,
with Mrs. VIM. Pollock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Burglars entered the residence of
Josiah Wright Sunday night.
Nothing of value was taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Rev. j. f. Smith and family are
attending the meeting of the Bap-
fist Association at Bowling Green.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Miss Georgia Turner, south of
Mexico, is seriously i'll with ty-
phoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Don't fail to see the adolf Mexico
Music CO., iii the Weekly LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Charles S. Campbell left this
afternoon for Wellsville, where he
will be the guest of friends and
ella tives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-08-30

Sam Vance, the typhoid fever
patient CO the city, having recover
ed, was sent to st. Charles.