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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
wal1ace-Maroness.

Rev. A. A. Wallace, pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church of this
city, was married in Fulton yester-
day to Miss Annie Lacy Mar.
guess, of that place. The wedding
took place at the Presbyterian
Church at 9o'clock, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. w. H.
Marques, brother of the bride,
assisted by Rev. J. w. Wallace, OF
independence, father ofthe groom,
and was a very pretty and i'm.
pressive one. Messrs. B. II.
Charles, Jr. and John A. Gallaher
were the ushers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace passed through the city
to-day en- route to independence,
where they will remain with rela-
tives for several days, after which
they will return to this city to
reside. Mr.. and Mrs. John x.
Brown and Mr.. j. G. Trimble
attended from this city. The
LEDGER joins the many friends Of
both bride and groom in extending
congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
The "Bad Debt" Collection Libel

From the Globe-Democrat
A. G.. Armstrong, a merchant Of
Mexico, No., was arraigned on the
charge of criminal libel before
Judge Noonan yesterday afternoon.
The defendant used the stationery
of Sprague's Collection Agency,
21S La Sale street, Chicago, which
firm carries on a business of collect.
ing bad debts. On the 9th o.
last March it is charged that
Armstrong sent a letter to Mrs.
Mary VIncil, a saleslady in the
dry goods store of Seruggs, Van.
dervoort & Barney, of this city
asking her to pay a small sum o.
money, which he claimed she oweG
a man who had put the case into his
hands to collect. On the face Of
the envelope was marked the
words chad debt" in a conspic.
uous place, it is said. 1t is also
claimed that the letter said il
Mrs. Vincil did not settle i'm.
mediately she would be prosecut
ed. Mrs. Vincil resides at No. /:
North Beaumont street. Part o.
her testimony was taken yesterday
and the case adjourned to I
O'Clock to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Audrain County Wheel.

The Audrain County Agricul.
tural Wheel met at Rush Hill last
Saturday and was called to order at
2 O'Clock by the president.
Roll called, number Of absentees
five.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Trade committee made report of
business transactions as per au-
thority vested in said committee.
Trade committee retained under
same power-to receive propo-
sitions and report same to County
Wheel for consideration.
On motion, secretary was instruc-
ted to correspond with State sec
rotary in regard to State dues.
Bills allowed to secretary for
stationery and postage 10 cents.
Under head of unfinished bust
ness w. E. veerkamp was APP
pointed and installed as co-lecturer.
Under head Of new business the
treasurer's bond was fixed at $500.
Trustees were appointed as fol-
lows: L. G. Barnes. Henry Weber
and G. B. Willingham.
On motion, w. 3. Veerkamp
was elected Wheel editor to arrange
Wheel literature for publication in
county newspapers.
On motion, the secretary was
instructed to correspond with
county newspapers in regard to
space for wheel news.
The secret work was then ex-
emplified.
Meeting adjourned TO meet at
Moline June 8, 1888.
!. w. MIpDLEroN, 6ec'y.
=. p. vEERKAxr, Pres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

EHom ~ ~ x0uXnu 1mASUT1Txx. F ~
Mayor Erancis sotutned Is ~
Sity from Montgomery sonnty this
lpsrning. Hchas 40 hspeso Of win
Thing to-day's primary. DARING ths
Illast three weeks Cor. Mcreh6pse
has seen every enc ~ the 1so0o
sloters Of The county perspually, and
Eipade an appeal tor hip yptos
etovernor Morehouse hns mado !
|leost undignifled canvasis from t1e
start. When Mr.. Francis has nct
teen present the burden Of More
hpuse's speeches HAYS been : prej-
uaiced and specious misxepressntn-
ton Of the commerciaa standing *
his opponent. a Montgomery
o,untys among the fsrmsra, be haD
pleaded that Francis h arich man,
AID that he il not; that Francis y
. young man and can wait, md ap-
psaled to the farmers ID hslp put
All old-fashioned Democrat ftcm
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
rRooaAxam
or tho state sunday school Con.
ventlon 10 tse Held Ia
Mexico.

The twenty third annual conyen.
ton Of the State Sunday School
Association wilLhsl1efd &C Mexico,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, June 5, 6 and I, 1888.
The following for,eful and distin.
guished speakers will address the
convention:
Rev. s. ). Niecolls, d. d., ST.
Louis; Rev. M. 4. Crafts, New
York; Rev. r. 8. Campbell, D. D.,
st. Joseph; Rev. II. L. Reed, st.
Louis; Mr.. W. 8 Earls, Union
Star, Mo-; Mr.. W. II. Reed. Kan.
sas City, Mr.. s. G. Lewis, Webster
Groves; Mr.. J. C. Briggs, ST.
Joseph; Col. j. =. K. Hayward,
st. Louis, and others, guaranteeing
an interesting and instructive pro.
gramme.
The music will be under the di.
rection of e. o. Excel, of Chicago,
who led the service Of song in the
Fifth International Sunday School
Convention at Chicago in 1887, rem.
dering this feature one of the CHIEF
attractions during the great assem-
bly,.
The ear has been one of en-.
larged usefulness throughout the
State and the reports of the officers
and missionaries will be of great in.
~terest and will intite to broader
and more aggressive plans for the
year to come.
A large attendance representing
every section of the State is de.
sired. Where counties are organ
lied, tho associations are urged to
send accredited delegates. In
counties as yet unorganized the
Sunday School people should DIES.
ignate some one to represent them.
Where even this is not possible, lie,
those having the cause at heart
come of their own choice.
All who come will be welcomed
as delegates.
Arrangements are lin progress fol
reduced railroad fares.
The programme will be com.
pleted in few days. and will be
mailed to any address on appli.
cation. Copies for distribution may
be had if desired.
Mexico extends a cordial invita-.
ton, and will gladly welcome all
Sunday School workers.
All who expect to attend will
please send their names to Col. J,
V. Williams, chairman entertain.
naent and reception committee,
Mexico, Mo-, on or before May 81,
In order that entertainment may be
provided.
Come with thought and praye,
for the success of this convention
and for wisdom to plan for future
work.
By order of executive commit.
tee. D. R. WOLF, President.
All N. Third St., ST. Louis, Mo.
DR.. T. S. RUBY, Secretary,
Hxuta Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Death Of Elder w. ). Mason.

Elder w. J. Mason, for years a
resident of this city and county,
died suddenly at his home in
Eminence, Kentucky, Wednesday
afternoon az 5 o'clock, at the age
of over seventy years. Elder
Mason was long a resident of this
vicinity but several years ago re-
moved to his late home in Ken
lucky. For forty years he preach
ed the gospel and was regarded as
an able and faithful minister in
the Christian Church. He leaves,
besides his wife, five children, as
follows: J. w. Mason of this city,
William and Enoch Mason,
Audrain; and Mrs. Arnold and Mrs.
o'Bannon, of Kentucky. The
LEDGER extends sympathy to the
bereaved relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. w. Mason are
in st. Louis and cannot be reached
by wire and as yet have not heard
of Mr.. Mason's death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Woman's Board of Missions

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Mass Convention
of the first and second Missouri
districts. of the Christian Woman's
Board of Missions, held in this
city May 9Th and 9th:
Resolved, first, That our thanks
are due to the brethren and sisters
of Mexico for their lavish hospitali-
ty. Also to the city press, Mex
leo LEDGER and htelligencer, for
special favors done the G. w. B.
M. in announcing meetings, pub
fishing programmes, etc.
Resolved, second, That the united
thanks Of both districts are
due cur brethren, especially
brothers Higbee, Rains, Azbill,
Hoffman, Reese, Strawn, Settle
and Nelson for their hearty CO.
operation and assistance in this
convention, and to sisters Rogers
and Ely from our neighboring dis
tricts for their presence and kindly
help in rendering the sessions prof
liable and instructive.
WHEREAS, recognizing the
ruinous effects ofalcohoiic beverage
upon the human family, and view
ing with sorrow the increasing de-
termination of the liquor traffic to
overcome all temperance legisla
ton and force the perniclous sale
of alcoholic beverages upon our
country, therefore, be 1T.
Resolued, third, That we hereby
express our hearty sympathy with
every effort made by temperance
people, either through Local OPP
ton or other forms of prohibition,
and devoutly pray to Almighty
God to assist the cause of humani-
ty.
Resolved, fourth, As members of
Christ's body we are resolved to
renew our covenant with Him
and conseerate all we have to His
service, and will use our best en-
deavors to influence all within u
reach to aid in this labor of love.
Resolued, fifth, That we request
sisters who are here from churches
which have no Auxiliaries, when
they return to present the merits
of the work and, if not able to
organize an Auxiliary at least con-
tribute to the State work and for
ward the same to our State Sec'y,
sister C. r. Johnson, Chillicothe,
MO. Mrs. I. w. BoULWARE,
Mas. E.. ]. HAMPTON,
Mrs. G.. B. MAcFARLANE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
poINas OF III DADS.
No Action Taken In Regard ia
submitting Local Option to q
Vote Routine Proceedings
-Rtlla Allowed.

Mayor Rassford and all the
Coaneilmen were present at Tues
days meeting of the City Council
with the exception of r. B, Wer-
rel from the Third. who is In
st. Louis.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved,
The report of Alderman Angle
was received and he, as a commit
tee of one, was continued on repair.
ing roof of City Hall and selling
the old fire engine.
Committee upon account of Robt,
Muir reported favorable and were
discharged.
Messrs. Turner and Ferris were
appointed q committee to make
some arrangement with Mr.. Hisey
In regard to his scales.
A number of sidewalks were or
dered rebuilt and others repaired,
1t was moved and carried that
the Ways and Means committee be
authorized to loan money.
VIM. Kemper was granted sa.
loon license tor six months from
June 81, next.
The Ways and Means commit
tee was authorized to take charge
ofnotes in the hands of the treasur-
er and make a record of the same.
A motion was mAde and carried
that the city loan Jno. H. Lane
$500 on his real estate, consisting
of the Salamander building and his
residence.
Mayor Bassford was appointed
to confer with Rev. McDermond
regarding a communication about
the observance ofMemorial day.
The Street Commissioner was
ordered to discharge all of his
hands and teams except such as
are working out poll tax, fines and
license.
The following bills were allowed
and warrants drawn for same-not
to issue, however, unless there is
money in the treasury to pay the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Official Returns.

The following are the official re-
turns of the primary election II
Montgomery county on Saturday
last:
Governor-Francis, 567; Glover
IA; Morehouse, 1899.
Lieutenant Governor-Ball, l..
076; Doing, SO.
Secretary of State-Lesueur, 954:
Rucker, 668.
State Auditor-Clark, 300; Sci.
bert, 1874.
State Treasurer-Noland, 1870.
Attorney General-Boone, 987;
Shelton, 1853; Booth, 800.
Register of Lands-Jamison, 694:
MeCulloch, 961.
Railroad Commissiouer-Ehr-
hardt, 522; Gill, $50; Harding,
S31.
Supreme Judge-Barclay, 1121
Burgess, 20S; Stratton, 289.
Appellate Court Judges Yves
District-Boyd, 496; Barker. 11O9
Ellerson, 744; Phillips, 457; Park
inson, 1856; Strother, 81; Smith
1876.
Congress, Seventh CONCESSIONS
| District-Elijah Robinson, 1858; r
| III. Norton. 694.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Joe e. Vic Barth,
North Side of Square.
Capt. A. d. Hiner.

During a recent meeting of the
Association of Pilots in st. Louis
the Globe Democrat printed bio
GRAPHICAL sketches by the principal
members, among which was the
following concerning Capt. D. A.
Hiner, of this city:
"Among the list is D. A. Hiner,
plotting the Jay Gould, of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
TT WAS A COLD DAY,
Yesterday Was, Particularly for
the Mexico Browns.

The Westminster nine. of Full
ton, and the Mexico Browns ross
ed bats Monday afternoon at
Sportsman's Park, the game being
witnessed by a large number of
people, although the day was any
thing but pleasant. The outcome
of the contest was a surprise to
nearly every n present, the score
standing at the close of the game
81 to 9 In favor of Fulton. The
Browns are good players. but sad
ly out of practice, and they went to
the field under adverse eircum-
stances. The Fulton boys were
highly elated over their success,
and all shouted themselves hoarse
over the victory gained. Follow
~x
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
The Armstrong Case.

The criminal libel case, State VS..
A. q. Armstrong, of this city, open.
ed before Judge Noonan, in the st,
Louis Court Of Criminal Correction
Monday afternoon. Only one wit.
ness, Mrs. vincil, for the State,
was examined on Monday and al
go yesterday afternoon the case
was resumed. A large number d
witnesses were examined and the
case Is still being heard. 1t viii
LIKELY come to = close this even.
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

the wheel, being now nearly bt
years ala, and having been on the
river since he was 25 years old.
He was originally from Cincinnati
but now resides in Mexico, Mo.
He is represented as one of the
extremely solid men on the river.
He has served ON a large number
of boats, among which were the
Richmond and the Federal dis.
patch boat, Gen. Lyon. His ser.
vice in the wal is said to have been
| very valuable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

The first half mile of the Boule-
yard was completed Tuesday
night. Those who have seen
the work as far as it has progress
ed are fully satisfied that when
completed it will be the finest
drive in the State. Persons when
driving over it are requested not
to use either SIDE of the purse all
the time, but run their vehicles
over the entire broad track, Sc
that it may not be cut up into
roads. The soliciting committee
must have a few more dollars to
enable them to pay out. 1t has
cost thus far 800, and if the west
quarter of a mile is to be improv.
ed, $50 more will have to be rails.
ed. The whole course should be
improved while the work is in
| hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Sunday school Convention.

Sunday School workers of Loutre
township are all earnestly request
ed to meet in the church at Benton
City at 2:3O p. m, on Sunday, May
20, for the purpose of considering
Sunday School matters and organ
izing a township association. J. III.
Parsons, of the State association,
and others will address the meet
ing, All are invited.
]. N. Cross,
Sec'y Audrain Co. q. s. Assn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Card From ]. D. Morris.

To tile Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-. May 1e.-The re-
Fort has been put in circulation
that | am running for the Office Of
County Treasurer in the interest Of
other parties.
want to say that I am a candi-
date solely In my own interest, and
if elected will keep the office at my
place of business and keep it open
during business hours az required
by law. j. D. NORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Judge Burkhartt came over from
Fulton Tuesday on his way home.
the Galloway Circuit Court having
adjourned. The Judge is an en-.
thusiastic Francis man, and be.
lieyes his county = Randolph :
will go for Francis. Judge Burk-
hartt holds his own wonderfully
he don't look a day older than he
did twenty years ago, and he puts
more humor into his jokes-whict
he wiU tell-than Bob Burdette OF
Bill Nye ever did. The old jurist
declares he would rather be Judge
Of his little circuit than Governor
of all Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

The Warren County Convention
was the scene Of q most disgrace
full episode. Charles e.. Peers,
Judge Of the Sc. Louis Court Of APP
peals, BY virtue Of an appointment
received from Gov. Morehouse,
was on the floor Of the convention
as q delegate, manifesting q dispo-
sition to run things his own way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
d. d. WOODWARD, Postmaster.

Win. Lander, Of Bentonville,
Ark. to-day sent to his mother,
Mrs. Mary H Lander, of this city,
samples of fruit and vegetables out
of his own garden. In the col
lection were pears, peaches, null
berries, plunibs, cherries, apples
and The largest strawbeiTie we
ever nav also every kind of vege-
table.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

The Chicago & Alton took of
two trains last Sunday and consol.
idated Nos. 40 and so with Nos. {
and 6, between Kansas City and
Roodhouse. Passengers wishing
to go to st. Louis at night can taks
either the Chicago limited, No. 81,
or the st. Louis express, No. 5.
Parties wishing to go to Chicago,
st. Louis or Kansas City, can take
any of the trains and reach their
detination. Notice change in
time table.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Mr.. S. B. Collier and Miss Dora
E. Lawrence, both prominent
members of Fulton society, were
married at the latter named place
Tuesday by Rev. s. R. Reese.
The happy couple-for such, in
deed, they looked to be-passed
through here to-day for St. Louis
and other cities to spend their
Honeymoon. May success attend
them is the wish of the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

At Emmons' sale of Shorthorn
bulls in Montgomery City Satur-
day afternoon twelve of the animals
were sold. Good prices were
brought and the advantage of rails
ing fine stock was again brought
out. A number of persons from
this city were in attendance. Mr..
Emmons raises none but the finest
stock, that which will always bring
the best price when placed on the
market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

A tolerably fair crowd went from
here. to Fulton Sunday on the
special train to hear Sam Jones.
Crowds also went from Auxvasse
and other stations along the road.
There were about 5000 people
present to see the opening of the
tabernacle. Rev. Jones being in
disposed, he preached only in the
morning, Rev. Reese delivering the
kafternoon discourse. Those who
went from here were well pleased
with their trip. The meeting will
continue about two weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

J.H. Parsons, chairman Of the
State Sunday School Association,
was in the city to-day making ar
rangements for the annual conven-
ton to be held in this city june
s., 6 and Z. The aim ofthe associa-
ton il to unite in effort Sunday
School workers of all Evangelical
denominations and encourage them
TO form Sunday school associations
IN every county in the State,
through which similar organiza-
tons may be formed in every town
ship, and Sunday schools estab.
Hshed wherever needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17
Pounds Wool Wanted.

6. Kabrich is buying wool again.
He buys more and pays higher for
wool than all other wool buyers In
Audrain county combined. Call
! and get sacks and tWine. SIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17


ton, that it is anything but spleas-
ant spectacle to have a Judge OF
the Court of Appeals on the loor
of our convention, attempting to
run things in his own interest. He
ought to be in st. Louis, on the
bench of the court to which he has
been appointed, attending to his
business
Peers, now in a white heat, and
shaking his finger at the Captain,
very lrrelevantly remarked: "The
gentleman is a Cd id liar"
Great excitement prevailed, and
a herculean power by the name Of
Porter Taylor sprang to his feet,
threw off his coat and made fol
Peers.
Friends of both parties gathered
around, and a general fight seemed
imminent.
Don't strike me, Taylor" said
Peers; 81 don't want to be struck y
Taylor had hold of the Judge,
and lowered above his head In a
threatening manner, as he said:
apologize to the Captain, then.'
Judge Peers said he would. He
was in terror of castigation, and he
made his apology and started
across the hall, ostensibly to
shake hands with the object of his
attack, but the old captain said,
"Don't let that man come near me;
| will not shake hands with a
coward"
The convention soon QUOTED
down, and proceeded to elect
Peers man, postmaster at Wrigh,
City, a gentleman named Hays.
He is not SO sure for Morehouse az
it is claimed, SO it is reported.
The alternate is a Francis man.
Judge Peers has, however, on
the face of the returns, carried out
his contract and delivered Warren
county's "solid one" to More.
house.
At the st. Louis county conven.
ton, held on Saturday, Judge
Pfister, presiding justice of the
County Court, was elected dele,
gate at large to Sedalia over Capt
Joe Brown. Because Pister wal
appointed to the place he nov
holds by Gov. Morehouse, the few
opponents of Francis who live in
st. Louis county have set up &
claim of a Morehouse victory. This
claim has no foundation whatever
beyond this, that Pfster is a More
house appointee. When the vacan,
cy occurred Gov. Morehouse wen
personally into the county to selec'
an appointee. He called upor
three prominent citizens, but wher
they honestly declared that they
were for Francis for Governor, Mr.
Morehouse withdrew the tender
saying, "You could not expect me
to cut my own throat, could you?'
Col. David Clarkson was Offered
the appointment without applica
ton or endorsements if he woult
agree to support Morehouse. 81,
replied, "I am a Francis man.
and that settled him.
Judge Pfster had all along beer
known as a FraReis man, and hat
so declared himself. but It ise9l!
fair to presume that when he &C
cepted an appointment at tn
hands of Gov. Morehouse that b.
at once became converted to tn,
merits of hisexcellency. The con
yention at Clayton was called TO
no other purpose than to selec
delegate, to Sedalia and very littl,
interest was taken in it. The del
egates to the regular State Conven
ton will be elected next month
and they will be for Francis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Bishop Tuttle will visit st. Paul's
church in this city next Friday
evening for the purpose of admin
istering the Apostolic rite of con-
frmation. Services at 7:30 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Geo. G. Dyer, of the Warrenton
. Banner, made us a pleasant call
Monday. He reports everything
in political circles in his county
quiet, after a hard fight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

SThe following parties were in st.
I Louis Monday attending the trial
of the case of Mrs. Mary VIncil VS..
A. G.. Armstrong, before Judge
Noenan In the Court of Crimina,
Correction: Geo. Robertson, at
torney for defendant, Geo. Ka
brich, IL. A. Ricketts,, Mrs. p. w
Harding, s. P. Emmons, w. f
Reed, S. G. Baskin, Cass. Hagan
A.. G.. Armstrong, q. D. Graham
J John Atkins, R. B. Worrell, R
NJ. White, Homer Bassford, ]. B
Snyder, ]. v. Williams, B. f
Dobyns. VIM. Bedell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

The house of Hiram Bell, color
ed, who lives in southwest Mexico,
was entered by a thief last night,
while the family we're at church,
who took from a bureau drawer the
sum of s33 SO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Mead White has just bought one
of the most stylish horses in Mex
leo. The animal is also a good
stopper and cost Mr.. White in the
neighbsrhood of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

J. L. Campbell and family have
just returned from Montgomery
City, where they have been visit.
ing friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Rev. Mr.. McDermondw will preach
at Littleby NJ. E. Church, South,
on next Sabbath at 8 D. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

MI. D. FL. Drunerd and bride, oil
Jonesburg, r guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. III. Robinson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

DIR. D. L. s. Bland, of vandalia,
was in the city Monday en- route
to Sedalia to attend the Republican
Convention as a delegate from this
county
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Mrs. s. Palmer Martin is the
guest other parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. +. Jones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

G.. w. Galloway has bought Mr..
Woolwine's interest in the livery
stable formerly owned by Woolwine
q Galloway, and will buy a lot of
new outfits for running a first class
livery business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Barge Line. His
father was known
all over the two
great rivers anc
their tributaries
as the '' extra
boiler" He was
an engineer, anG
from his talk
,about time earn
ed this title. Mr..
Hiner is one Of
the oldest men al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-05-17

Ben. Dobyns' horse, "Woodford
knox," won the 2:8S race at the
Fair Grounds Tuesday. Ian
Morris "Sadie Pollock" won the
BIT race. Billie Carter's "Honest
Tom" done "Rooster" Cunning
hams gray mare In the pacing
race.