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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

A continuance was granted in
Kansas City yesterday in the case
of Col. James Smith. formerly of
this city, charged with killing Otto
Drogmund on December "a, 1887,
until next term. His bail was
fixed at $4,000,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The elders and deaeons of the
Churches of Christ in Audrain
County must not forget the County
Board meeting to be held in Next
co, February 18th, at lao p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Francois Xavier, a popular lead
ing man, who has appeared several
times at Kabrieh's Opera House,
this city, is at the Windsor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Seats for the concert by the Mex
co Choral Society next Friday
night are selling rapidly. Secure
seats now at Kabrich's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Bob Stone, of Worcester, was in
town to-day and told a reporter for
the LEDGER that if good hard work
ON the north line would secure the
new railroad for Mexico we need
not have anv uneasiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The GleanerB' entertainment at
the Liberty Street NJ. E. Church
last evening was a social and fnan-
cial success
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mr.. Mansfield, editor of the New
Florence Optic, made us a pleasant
call this week. He reports both
his paper and town hourishing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

We judge the Vandalia water
works (?) are for sale, as there is
displayed from the top of the res
eryoir in large letters, Bankrupt
Stock" Well bet this is some of
Cash Blackburn's doings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
Free to avn.

Mrs. Clara Hoffman will deliver
a temperance address at the Opera
House Monday evening at 1880
n ,,tr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The Sunny Workers entertain
ment Thursday night was a COM
plete success in every particular.
There was a neat sum for the bene-
fit of the church realized.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

MRS.. Frank is the guest Of her
son, Aaron. Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The old awning in front of the
Pease building, which has long
been an eye-sore, was torn down to-
day. The Water-works Company
will improve the appearance of the
building otherwise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

John NJ. Bradley returned from
Albuquerque, n. NJ, this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Springfield has not yet secured
the c., III. & s. railroad and some
of her citizens are dubious of her
success in the matter. AS yet the
subsidy asked has not been raised
and until it is the company cannot
guarantee to build its line into that
city. Though a snug sum OF
money has been raised, nor is
wanted, and, the Leader says, there
are many wealthy citizens who
have not subscribed a nickle. The
railroad company gives the people
of Springfield until the 18th to
make the guarantee asked, after
which the projectors of the enter
prise will feel at liberty to locate
the line to their best interest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

!. D. D. Woodward was yesterday
confirmed by the Senate as post
master of this city. He will take
charge of the office as soon as he
receives his commission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
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RAILROAD
Strong Committees at Work O.
Both Ends of the Line.

Ricketts,, c. D.. Rodgers. J. T.
Nelson and J. w. Brown accom-
panied E.. H. Fudge aud w. E..
Williams, ofthe Chicago, Hannibal
and Springfield, on their ride from
this city to Columbia. The party
left at an early hour this morning.
striking a direct southwesterly
course. The line of the proposed
direct survey will be followed and
the two railroad men will be shown
one of the finest agricultural sec
tions in the country, of easy grade,
over which a7railroad can be built
with little heavy work. The Mex
leo delegation will explain the adj
vantages ofthe newline tothe land
owners and secure the rightof way.
Reports, most encouraging in
their nature, have been received
from the committee at work on the
north line. The right Of way is
being secured without difficulty
and the enterprise is receiving
hearty financial endorsement from
all the leading farmers along the
line. The meeting at Beagles'
school house last night was largely
- Ht -
attended and brimmed over with
enthusiasm. Another meeting will
be held at Dye school house to-
night, which will be attended from
this city by R. R. Arnold, j. v.
Williams, VIM. Pollock, A. G..
Turner, ]. A. Abbay, Henry Wood
ward and Robert Graham. A
rousing time is expected and . very
satisfactory report will be made as
to the result of the committees
trip. J. G. Bassford and C. f..
Clark, the city soliciting commit
tee, will talk with those in Mexico
Saturday who have not yet con-
tributed to the fund. The list
should be swelled by s10,00ob before
the first day of March.
A GOOD SCHEME.
G. Leslie Ferris and w. A. Nor
ris have agreed to take it upon
themselves to find ten more men
who will subscribe 800 each and
have headed their list with that
sum opposite each of their names.
This is a good scheme and if sever
al other clubs of this sort were or
ganized another $685. 900 might be
raised before work begins Cd the
new railroad. In the meantime the
committee at work on the direct
survey from this city to Columbia
will have smooth sailing, and as
the LEDGER has predicted before,
the right of way from the north to
the south lines of Audrain county
will be in the hands of the exeeu-
tive committee by the first of
March.
INCREASING WAGES.
Eighty per cent. of the locomo-
tive engineers and fremen on the
Chicago and Alton Railroad will
have their pay increased next
month according to an agreement
reached between the management
and P. NJ. Arthur, the Grand Chief
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, and E. j. Sergeant,
Grand Master of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen. The
passenger engineers are to be paid
$3.50 per hundred miles, the
freight engineers 81 per hundred,
with the addition of soc on way
freights and coal branches. The
firemen are received SIS per cent.
of the engineers pay on pas
senger trains and 55 per cent.
on freight trains. In return for
these concessions about 20 per
cent. of the engineers who were re-
ceiving more than allowed by the
regular classification are reduced
except in in the case of way freights
and coal roads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Cheap excursions TO Arkansas
and Texas. Fer particulars call
upon OF address, E. s. WnsoS,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Torpidity of the liver, and dis
orders ofthe stomach and bowels,
cause headache and the failure OF
all desire for food. Ayers Cathar-
tic Pills stimulate the action of the
stomach, liver, and bowels, cure
headache, and restore the appetite.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Died, at Albuquerque, N. NJ, on
the 18th, E. T.. Bradley, formerly
of this county. Deceased left a
son 6 years old, besides a large
number ofrelatiyes in this county.
John FL. Byrns and John Bradley,
of Audrain, attended the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
Mr.. G.. LESLIE FERRIS has co

Mr.. G. LESLIE FERRIS has con-
scented to allow his name to be
used as a candidate for Alderman
from the FIRST Ward. If push. en-
terprise and business ability go to
make up a Councilman Mr.. Ferris
needs no recommendation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
ALI Mooushine.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
Mexico, Mo-, Feb. 22.-I have
heard that there is a recipe, which,
if followed, will bring a recreant
lover to time. Tell me where ]
can find it. EVA.
There is no receipt which viii
make the young gentleman love
you. Such yarns are all moon.
| shine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

. Jacob Cumberland, recently
pardoned from the Penitentiary of
Kansas, where he was serving a
term for murder, has returned to
his home in this city. The au-
thorities Were satisfied that Cum
berland was innocent of the crime
charged against him and he was re-
leased.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. j. d. Gragg il the guest d
Bowling Green relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

MIS-. Osela Steiger died at Wor-
eester Sunday, aged go years. The
funeral took place from Rock Hill
Church Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Col. Robert MeCulloch, of JEFF
ferson City, candidate for Register
of Lands, made us a pleasant call
to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

John Dyke, OF the Water-works
Company, is able to be on the
streets. after a serious illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Services at Monroe Street Bap-
list Church Saturday and Sunday
by Ed. Bradley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Services will be held at the
Regular Baptist Monroe Street,
Church Sunday, by Elder James
Bradley
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. Fanny Tyrrell, of st. Louis,
is at the bedside of her father, I.
T. Shootman, this city, who is
dangerously i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Enoch H. Fudge, one of the
directors of the Chicago, Hannibal
and Springfield, has left Hannibal
on horseback to go over the entire
line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

aBILLu NYEis correct name lie
William E. Nye, and he Is about
forty years of aye.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Kind Old Lady Ito a little boy
who has just fallen down)-Whsre
did you hurt yourself, little boy3
Little Boy (-crying)-Wh-whers
dye s'pose a f-f-feller hurts hissclf
when he sets down kerplunk?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The w. c.. T. U. will hold a
County Convention in Mexico Feb
ruary 27, 1888. Convention meets
in the Christian Church at 8 a. H.,
Monday. Opening devotional ex-
ercises conducted by the local
president, Mrs. Forrist.
Business of Convention begins at
$50.
Afternoon session at 2 o'clock.
Devotional exercises conducted
by the district president, Mrs.
Keiser, of Louisiana.
Evening session at the Opera
House at 7:3oo'clock. Address by
Mrs. Clara Hoffman, president OF
the w. C. T. U. of Missouri.
These meetings are free to all,
and every citizen of Mexico is cor
daily invited to be present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

j. P. Bethel, of Columbia, Ten
nessee, is here buying mules. He
lis stopping with genial Bob Stone,
tina mule king of near Worcester.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

/ am authorized to pay 800 to
any one failing to find relief from
coughs and colds by the use Of CO.
HosH AND TAR. For adults and es-
pecially children, it is unsurpassed.
36-13t. j.. n. LLEwELLyr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Dan Waltz and family will locate
elsewhere as soon as he can dispose
Of his property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Miss Linnie Steele entertained
the Chow-Chow club charmlngly
Friday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

A reporter for the LEDGER was
shown the inside plans of the new
Grand Opera House this morning.
The architect and superintendent
of construction, III. D. Hunter, says
work will be resumed on the house
as soon as he is satisfied that the
winter is broken. A car load o.
lumber was placed on the ground
last week. Mr.. Hunter thinks the
building viii be completed in June,
which will allow over a month fol-
finishing before the house is opened
fair week. The house viii seat
1900, will be lighted by electricity,
heated by steam and furnished
with all modern conveniences.
The finishings will rival those Of
any theatre in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Miss Bessie Mckinley and Miss
Annie Hayden spent Sunday with
Miss Annie McNama, Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Prof. ]. P. Blanton, of Kinks
vile, spent Sunday with Prof. Nc
MILAN, this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. J. F. McWiliiams returned
Sunday from V~andalia, where
she had been visiting relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The w. C. T. q. County Con-
yention will be held in this city on
Monday, FEBRUARY 81, commene-
ing at a. M, at the Christian
Church. There will be an after
noon session at the same place and
II the evening Mrs. Clara Hoffman,
State President, will deliver a
lecture at Kabrich's Opera House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. Julia Smith, daughter of
the late Judge John w. Gamble,
and wife of O.. P. Smith, died at
her home nine miles southwest OF
Mexico Saturday night, after a
short illness of pneumonia. De-
ceased was a most estimable,
Christian lady, who leaves a large
number of friends and relatives to
mourn her loss. Included with the
relatives are her husband and five
children, two iof whom are but
three weeks of age. The funeral
took place from the late home of
the deceased at one O'Clock Monday
afternoon and the remains were
inferred in the New Cemetery,
where there was a large attendance.
The grief-stricken relatives have
the sympathy everyone in their
bereavement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

James R. Ward, Esq, of Car
r%olltop, ILL.,, is in the city on legal
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The Blair educational bill, as
passed by the Senate, provides for
the expenditure ofs77, 600, 900 dur
ing a period of eight years, the
money to be divided among the
several States and Territories and
the District of Columbia according
to the rate of illiteracy, and with
the proviso that there shall be
separate schools for white and
colored children. There is nothing
in the measure which compels any
State to accept its proportion OF
this fund; and in case it should
become a law, therefore, its alleged
degrading conditions can easily be
avoided by a refusal to take adj
vantage of such a method of i'm
proving local school facilities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Pat Jennings, white, was fined
1886 by Judge Tomlinson this
morning for drunkenness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mr.. Craig, who lives south Of
Mexico, left this afternoon for
Portland, Oregon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. Fanny Crawford left last
night for Louisville, Kentucky, to
visit relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Ed. Atchison, a son of Sheriff
Atchison, whose home is near Wor-
eester, fell on the sidewalk near
the Windsor Tuesday night, break
ing one of his legs. He is resting
easily at the home of his parents
in this CITY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Chris Pearson, the MiddIetown
Chips editor and humorist, is at.
tending Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

W. I'll. Coons is seriously i'll at
his home on East Monroe street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Miss Maggie Cake, sister of E..
B. Cake, well known in this city,
died at the home of her brother in
Nevada, a few days ago. The re-
mains were inferred in Abilene,
Kansas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

A committee started north Mon
day to secure the right of way
for the Chicago, Hannibal and
Springfield from this city to the
Rails county line. Several of the
committeeman were in a carriage
while several rode horseback.
Those who went in the carriage
struggled back to the city at noon
having broken down several miles
out. The remaining members of
the party continued northward ,and,
tits thought, those who returned
will join them tomorrow in time
for the meeting at Beagles' school
house Tuesday night. Those who
r acquainted on the line of
the survey north of this city think
there will be little difficulty in
securing the right of way from
Mexico to the line of Rails, while
on the south equally easy work is
anticipated. The right of way has
already been granted on the north
through the lands of J. A. Abbay,
VIM. Stuart, ]. T. Young, Thomas
Dudgeon, J. M. Beag1es, C.. H.
Harrington, James C. Summer, W.
l.. Corner and NJ. Pitcher.
From talks with prominent
farmers living on the direct sur
vey to Columbia it is believed that
every foot of the line can be had
for the asking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

A friend warns us to tasten our
doors and windows securely at
night for fear of burglars, but a
god, medium-sized burglar, with
money in his pocket, would be a
godsend to us at present. Come
on, gentlemen-one at a time !
Everything is wide open and wait
ing for YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
Letter List.
MExIco. Mo-. Feb. %.

MEXICO, MO-, Eco. %, 1865.
r IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
IPost-office at Mexico, Audrain County,
No., and which. If not called for within
two weeks from date, will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington City:
Atkinson An Hurd Bros
A.bnry Robert johnson S B mrs
Barr1ck q Kelley Lucy mrs
Berry G Mackfnze ID
| Crews II C Marion Mamie
| Cropner Jessie Renie Lydia mrs
| Cox Perry Smith Mat b
| Dixon Marx Squirting Ellie
| Eye,s Della Triplett VIM
Gassett r II mrs Williams Sarah mrs
| flames John Wright Seletia
Hail Al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

FOR EASTERN MONEY ON LONG
TINE LOAN, Ar LOWEST RATES,
APPLY 10 klLG0RE 4 HOWELL,
LOAN AGENTS, MEXICO. MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Born, to Mrs. DIR. Gartrell,
Goliad, Texas, a boy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Wood Maddox, the mule king,
sold recently to Northern & Ed
monston q head of the "fnest
mules in three counties" The
purchasers shipped the animals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
SUCCESS IN SIGHT.
officers of the New Road in the
City-The Direct Survey.

ra-#f E1tl-
Mr.. Il. III. Fudge and Chic
Engineer W. Z. Williams, OF the
Chicago, Hannibal and Springfield
arrived in the city last Thursday
In the morning they will start on
horseback from this city to Col.
umbia, going onthe direct survey,
touching at Youngers' p~ost-ofiice,
The two gentlemen will be accom-.
panied by Major II. A.. Ricketts,,
Hon. VIM. IL. KEENAN,, A. G. Hit,
F. Fl. Mitchell and others, who will
endeavor to secure the right OF
way as the proposed route is in
spected. In conversation with a
LEDGER reporter this afternoon,
Mr.. Fudge said:
"No, we have not yet determin-
ed upon a route. We shall look
over them all, then chose the one
that suits us best"
"From what you have heard,
what de you think of the country
lying on the direct survey from this
city to Columbian"
eff stories be true it must in
deed be a fine agricultural section,
such as we would like to tap. Mr..
Williams and myself leave early in
the morning on . sort of a tour of
inspection. We go on horseback"
A. G. Turner and Robert Gra-
ham left this morning for the north
to join the railroad committee that
went on the right dway yesterday
The reinforced coramittee will at
tend the railroad meetings at Beag-
les school house tonight and at
Dyes school house tomorrow
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

w. F, Jones is home from Spring
field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

The we'll known musical pub
fishing house of P. r. McCraigo &
Co., Boston, having established an
agency for the sale of their sheet
music under the efficient manage
ment of Mexico Machine and Music
Co., leading dealers in sewing ma
chimes and musical merchandise,
take pleasure in saying to the
musical people of this city and
county that a full line of their
sheet music consisting of over
1000 copies is now on sale at the
above house, where your musical
wants can be promptly met on call.
Please call or write for catalogue.
1921 1926 Respectfully,
p r. MCCRarGo & Co
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Richard Cline, a nephew of Mrs.
Warner Potts, of this city, and
well-known by many of the older
citizens of Mexico, is now chief
manager ofone of the largest smelt~
r in the world, located at Lead
vile. Mr.. Cline has made the
matter an almost lifetime study
and has been identified with min
ing interests in Colorado for many
years. The Leadville Democrat,
speaking of the process of smelling,
says: "Its important and indis-
pensible feature is accuracy, and it
is this to which the manager, Mr..
Richard Cline, may trace the sue
cess of the concern that during ten
years playsa most important part
in the history of the State. For
years Mr.. Cline devoted his per-
sonal attention to the study of min
ing, and during that period famil-
iarized himself with all the various
classes of mineral that character
ize this district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
Extraordinary

We take pleasure in announcing the fact that
we have placed before the people the largest
and handsomest line of ovERCoATs in all
sizes and qualities ever brought to this market.
Our SUITS for dress and business are equally
as fine and durable. We certainly offer the
best inducements in boys and children's wear.
When we say we can save you money by
buying your CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NisHING GOODS we mean ii, for we know we
do SO every day. We are at all times glad to
see you. Should you need anything, and we
believe you will, we can certainly suit you in
style, quality and, above all, low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

E. M. jameson, Elkhorn, Mon
tana; DR.. Dodson and family, Ed.
G.. R. Dodson, Mrs. A. B. Cluster
and Harold Cluster composed a
party which left Monday for Cali
fornia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING

The Temperance people at Aud
rain county are requested to meet
in the Circuit Court room on Tues.
day % inst, at Up. M, Tor the pur.
pose of organizing and adopting
such measures Al may be deemed
necessary for conducting the cam.
paign in the county for Local 0n.
ton, at the coming election to be
held on the Goth of March. Ii il
particularly desired that repre-
sentative Temperance men from
each township in the county attend
this meeting so hat arrangements
may be made for township organi-
cation.
Mrs. Clara Hoffman. State presi-
dent of the w. C. T. T., is expect
ed to be present and address the
meeting,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Rev. J. A. Matthews is still very
sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
HICKORY o ITEMS

Planters, check-rowers and seed
sewers. Ferris & Son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
The HarYesters.

The Harvestsrs, under the direc-
ton, of Prof. w. M. Treloar, will
give a series of three entertain
ments. The first, Friday, Feb. "a.
Reserved seats for the season, one
.lolla- each. Single concert, sc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

VIM. Bradley aged 80, who lives
4 miles west of this city, fell from a
load of hay a few days ago, his
head striking some hard substance
on the ground. He was rendered
unconscious blythe fall andit It'll fear
ed he has suffered some serious in
Jury, as he is now confined to his
bed, suffering intense pain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Mrs. Hugh Wilson is much bet
ter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
Another Stock Of Goods For sale

n11HOI 0tOCh Oa 0UUus FUr CaIe.
Jewelry, watches and
clocks, about. ........$ 800 90.
School books, all in use. $50 90.
Miscellaneous books. SO 90.
6 show cas- and jewelry
trays 100 90.
4 upright glass front cases 35 90.
Stationary notions, candy
and cigars. 49,. $50 90.
acknowledgements 100 w
l safe, cost 500, freight, $S 10s 90.
Total .-..............$ 1893 70
Apply to Gahan Brothers, Gen.
tralia. IF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

LEI Adds, OF this city, who has
seen in the employ Of Clark &
rotts was on a Wabash freight
Which collided with a passenger
VAN on the same road near Clifton
nlll Friday night. He was d
saarge of a fine young stallion, Lee
s10ss, BY Moss Rose. Adds was
: ss.aousiy injured and the horse
sasned. The wreck was a very
lsassrous one and the damage to
~ passenger and freight trains
7AaA loot up into the thousands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

g. d. Ferris Is in ST. Louis on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

IT HAS been discovered that
fewer novels were published in
English during 1887 than in the
year 1886. The falling off has been
especially marked American fiction.
There is reason to believe that ma
tive novelists have made the wise
resolve to write less and think
more. What literature always
needs is not quantity but quality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
I,
Noble Board OF Trade,

Noble Board OF Trade.
From The Hannibal Joarnal.
The Mexico Board Of Trade il .
curing the right of way through Au-
drain county this week for the G.,
HI. as.
A. G. Souther is here from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

James Shock and family left for
Hazen, Ark, Tuesday, to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23

Ed. Clark, of this city, is the
happy possessor of two of the best
breeding stations in this section OF
the country, he having purchased
the celebrated bay stallion, Billy, =
formerly owned and stood by Mr..
Joe B. Botkin; also the imported
rereheron stallion, Pride, 1923,
Who has proven himself a No. ]
breeder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-02-23
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

Disk harrows. Best on the mar
ket. Ferris & Son.