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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
ITS Delicacy of Flavor.

And the efficacy ofits action have
rendered the famous liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, immensely
popular. 1t cleanses and tones up
the clogged and feverish system,
dispels headaches, colds, and
fevers, cures Habitual Constipa-
ton, Dyspepsia, and the many ills
depending on weak or inactive
condition of the Kidneys, Liver,
and Bowels. Manufactured only
by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal. For
sale by G. R. Gibbs, Mexico, Mo.
till Feb. II.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

A MICHIGAN scientist predicts
the early approach of the end OF
the world. The ice dealers should
make an investigation at once and
if the Michigan man is found to
have any foundation for his belief
lay in an immense ice harvest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
MEXICO GETS TT.
The State Trotting and Pacing
Association.
From the Moberly Monitor.


Yesterday, the stock breeders of
the State met at Sedalia and organ
lied a State Trotting and Pacing
Association, which will meet at
Mexico this fall. The Monitor
stated few days since that the peo-
of Mexico were up and doing. Of
course they got there. While they
as people work as one man, the
people of Moberly are divided,
fighting because the papers did not
mention them, and mad because
they did mention them, while
others were fighting between ten
and fifteen cents per drink, and
half the town tore up about prohi-
bition, iron fence, the tunnel,
who should hold office, &c. The
whole town is divided, not into
4parts, but into forty. Our business
men were busy taking inventory of
stock to see what they had made
during the last year, our farmers
were trying to make one sheaf of
oats teed four ponies, and all were
afraid. No one took any note of
time, thinking that the pay car
would be here on time, consequent
ly they could not go to a meeting
in the interest of the Magic City.
ooh, they said, fthe other boys
will there-the press, insurance
agents and the saloon men will at
tend to it and we will all rest easy
by our fires. Let us be merry.
The papers will do the work, and
| it will come anyway, SO take your
ease" etc.
Well, we did. and Mexico, which
has live people, has secured the
prize. Had this been secured for
Moberly, it would have brought
lots of money to the city, and the
finest stock in the State. II would
have brought all the breeders of
fine stock in the State here to our
annual meeting in the fall; it would
have brought twenty men from ev-
cry county in the State, and each
man would have spent from SO to
$50 in our city; it would have
made Moberly the market for fine
stock and given it national repu-
tation. We have lost, but much
credit is due the Moberly Fair As
sociation and the representatives
they sent to Sedalia unaided.- They
made gallant fight and came near
securing the location here, though
they put up the least money.
Weak as they were, and not being
thoroughly informed as to what was
wanted, they offered 500 in premi-
ums for the fine stock show. Sc
dalia, the Queen City, offered
| 81 900, and Mexico, our neighbor,
who is wide awake, offered 81, $50
in purses and secured the prize,
and she deserved it. They work
as one people, and are not fighting
among themselves all the time, but
| all work for the interests of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Thursday to go over the route
and to attend public meetings
along the line deserve great credit.
This kind of work viii bring any
enterprise. Such men and such
work make cities. five had few
such men hold of the male college
we would yank it into Mexico in
short order.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THE simple and plain duty
which we owe the people is to re-
duce taxation to the necessary ex-
penses of an economical operation
OF the Government, and to restore
to the business OF the country the
money which we hold in the Treas
ury through the perversion of
governmental powers President
Cleveland's Message.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Srrpp Of Figs.

1t is Natures own true laxative.
1t is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Feyers; to Cure Habit,
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles
etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
C. r. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. Dec. IL, 1889.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

John s. Crawford, well known
in this part of the State as a lead
ing, wealthy citizen, died at his
home in Fulton Saturday of lung
trouble, after long illness.
The remains were brought to this
city on the Branch accommodation
Saturday eve and taken TO South
Fork, Monroe County, where the
funeral took place at p. m,
Sunday. Deceased had lived in
Monroe County, Mexico and Full
ton, having owned and resided for
several years in the Tureman prop
erty in South Mexico now owned
by J. A. Potts. He leaves a wife
and one son, with a largo circle of
friends to mourn bis loss. His es-
tate is very valuable.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

The funeral of James S. Rollins
took place in Columbia yesterday
morning. The funeral was attend
ed by an immense concourse of peo-
pie. The services were conducted
by Rev. A. A. Pfanstiehl and Rev.
DIR. Yeaman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Auxyasse NEWS.

Everything is lovely at the new
center. Our new bank was organ
lied last week and, with w. G.
Harris at the counter. her bust
ness will be satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
With four churches, first-class
school and a bank, our little town
will soon begin to put on airs, and
why not? We will say, for a vii
lage of its age and population, she
can boast of the best moral tone of
any in the State. Think of it. In
sixteen years there has never been
an assault and battery even within
its limits, except lime-kiln fellow
who knocked another lime-kilner
on the headin the night time. Our
citizens never quarrel, but go to
meeting regularly and attend Sun
day school in the forenoon.
Misses Ella and May Swan left
on the End to attend Hardin Col
lege, Mexico.
George Carter will leave in few
days for California.
Our old friend, Charlie Manches-
ter, made our town a short visit
last week. He is delighted with
his new home in California.
r. R. Rucker purchased six lots
from J. f. Smith, with a view to
building and coming to town. We
give Bob a hearty welcome. He
is an enterprising, thrifty man. We
can take all such men and are glad
to get them. OBSERVER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

A corps ofC. & A. engineers in
the employ of the G. &. a. railroad
company is at work on new
grade to avoid the Bowling Green
hill 'nup which it is almost impossi-
Bile to pull a heavy load, and
which had been a terror to railroad
men for many years. The cutting
down Of this hill also neccssitates
the removal of the depot further
from that town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Sunday School Convention.

w. l.. Corner, chorister of the
Audrain s. s. Association, is MAX
ing preparations already for the
State Convention which meets at
Mexico in June. He says there
viii be $50 trained singers present,
who will be led by Prof. Cline, Of
Columbia, one of the best music
ians in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Mexico should take hold of the

MEXICO should take hold of the
male college boom at once. We
are reliably informed that Pike and
several other adjoining counties
want the college at Mexico and will
assist us liberaily in our bid for the
same. A little prompt work is
all we want.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

A. c. Hit, N. +. Kilgore, VIM.
Pollock and B. F.. Dobyns lett in
a carriage at $50 a. m. Thursday for
the north part of the county in the
interest of the new railroad. A
big mass meeting was held at
Beagies school house that night,
Friday the gentlemen will canvass
for subscriptions and right Of way,
holding another meeting at Littleby
church Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

We have frequently heard the
name of W. J. Bolts mentioned in
connection with the office of repre-
sentative from this county. We
know of no man who would suit
the masses of the party better than
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

JUDGE D. A. DEARMoND, of
Butler, Mo-, is a candidate for
Supreme Judge. The LEDGER
thinks that grand old jurist, Nor
ton, should stay where he is.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THE railroad committee on right
of way is doing first rate in spite of
the weather. Everything now looks
promising and we trust by spring
active work on the road will begin.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

MEXICO never goes after any
thing she don't get. Mexico gets
the trotting and pacing meeting,
which will prove a big thing and is
likely to be permanently located at
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Darby's Prophylactic Fluid.

Gives prompt and permanent
relief in burns, scalds, ehilblains,
venomous stings or bites, cuts and
wounds of every description.
II is invaluable in scarlet fever,
diphtheria, smallpox, cholera, yei-
low, typhus, typhoid and other
fevers.
For sick-rooms, to prevent the
spread of contagion, it is the best
disinfectant known.
Hon. ALEX. III. STEPHENS, OF GA.
Darby's Prophylactic Fluid is an
article of little cost, but great value.
Its domestic as well as medicinal
uses are. numerous while its
specialties are most wonderful
No head of a family should ever be
without it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Sanfannad To Hang

MARSHALL, Mo-, Jan. 1o.--G.
NJ. Ryder, convicted of the murder
of r. p. Tallant, was to-day sen.
fenced to be hanged February "a,
and a stay granted for 40 days, IN
which to file . bill Of exceptions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

CLARK and Carter are the kind
of men to go after an enterprise.
They yanked the trotting meeting
into Mexico just as the LEDGER
said they would.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

George Adams, the survrver Of
the Thompson railroad accident of
June last, was in town Saturday.
He is barely able TO walk, but
thinks his complete recovery only
a matter Of time. He is being
cared for by the county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

There is much local interest man
ifested in the location of the new
Cumberland Presbyterian College
for the States of Missouri, Colorado,
Kansas and Nebraska. Mexico
has every chance of securing the To-
cation if our natural advantages are
backed by a liberal money and
land subscriptions. The moneyed
men of this city are willing to give
to the enterprise, many having al
ready subscribed literally. Apub-
lie meeting is to be called soon by
those most interested, and strong
effort will be made to secure this
desirable college. Bids will be re-
ceived by the president of the edu-
cation board at Kirksville, Mo-, un-
til March %.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Her Pa was Human.

"And you love me, darling he
said, passionately, "and will al
ways be glad to see me?"
eyes, George" shc replied,
tenderly, 81 love you, but while
coal is up to $40 ton I think ~
will be safer fof you TO stay away
My papa is only human. /"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

eff the new railroad comes to
Mexico from the north, there will
be no better distributing point in
the State, said a well known farm
implement man yesterday. 1.-THE
result would be the location of sew
eral immense transfer houses here.
Ifthe G.. & A. would extend south,
an immense territory would be
supplied with stuff in my line from
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

MoBERLY and Sedalia are very
good towns, but every time they
enter against Mexico they will
have to run only for place.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

MEXICO will now have even a
better reputation for hberality than
ever. She tagged both Sedalia
and Moberly in the race for the
trotting meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

ACTION in regard to the male
college must not be deferred. Our
|neighbors are hard at work. IF
Mexico expects to win she must
surpass all previous efforts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

The Mexico Machine 4 Music
Co., have just received large
number Of French harps and sewing
machines, now is the time to
purchase. DIT Al II >.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THE many friends of 'Lum Cau-
thorn are pressing him to run for
County Judge from the Eastern
District. He would make a most
faithful and efficient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Mexico wanted the railroad the
male college and the trotting meet
ing. We now have the last and
will secure the others when the
time comes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THE Fair Association should at
once make a mile track. Then we
can hold the trotting meetings here
and also have regular June races
every SEASON
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

JIM. Gahan, of the real estate.
firm Of Gahan & Cant, CentraliA,
made us apleasant call Saturday.
These gentlemen are doing fine
business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

J. c. SHEPHERD informs us that
the Second Ward is coming to the
front nobly in subscriptions for the
new railroad.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THERE will be blood ON Luna's
smiling face as she sails serenely
over some portions of Mexico
shortly, or we are mistaken.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

"My opinion is said a railroad
carpenter at the Union Depot to-
day, "that the city has a mighty
cheap bridge in tie one being con-
structed. It is a well built, sub
stantial structure and will last Il
long time, and what did it cost the
city? Almost nothing.''
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

A marriage license was FRI
day granted to Miss Julia q. Utter
back and VIM. A. odelI, both Of
this county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

1fyon are in need of strings for
violin or guitar call at the store Of
the YMexico Mschine and Music
Cot ltd lw.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Lathrop, Fudge and McCrsery,
of the new railroad, will shortly
pay visit to this citv. From 4
private letter from Mr.. Lathrop.
the LEDGER learns that the gentle
man are delighted with the encour-
ragcment they are receiving, and
think active work willbegin within
o few Meeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

THE probability is that Mexico
will have a six day Fair this sea-
son. The attractions cannot be
crowded in to five DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

ONE thing at time. We have
the trotting meeting Now for the
railroad and then the male college.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Roots and Shocs.

Go to II. H. Green, boot and
shoemaker, work done neat and
cheap on short notice, shop over
Peases old stand, opposite post
Office, Mex leo Mo. d lS7 -Gt---4l-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Mrs. Tom Bolts Is very i'll at
the readence of her father, y. X.
Kendall. northeast Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

II am very busy to-day" said
Mr.. Hopkins, of the Collectors
office. at don't seem to make
much difference if it is wintry, the
taxpayers are coming up in good
shape. It is after 3 O'Clock, and
L haven't had bite to eat since
morning. My dinner is waiting for
me, but the fact is, haven't time
to eat"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

County Clerk Williams is at
work on the annual statement Of
receipts and expenditures Of the
county. He says Audrain il in q
better condition than ever and Is
aready to defy competition, /"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
Audrain Can Beat It.

Mrs. J. J. Kendrick has sold
since last February from 70 hens
$40 dozen eggs, besides what they
used in their family and for setting,
and has ON hand several dozen at
present. Who can beat it Rails
County Record.
Now, that does very well for a
common Rails county hen and
from the number of eggs would
seem rather hard on the hens, but
Mrs. Rebecca Akridge, six miles
northwest of here, informs us that
from only 56 hens she had sold
612 dozen eggs during the same
length of time, besides those used
in her family and for setting.
Rails county hens are hustlers
when it comes to lay, but Audrain
hens can "layo it all over them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Born, to Mrs. J. I. johnson, :
bouncing big boy. Another straight
Democrat in the First Ward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Phillip J. Higgings, the pleasant
and hustling agent for the Mutual
Lite Insurance Co., New York, is
at the Ringo House, and would be
pleased to see all of his friends, the
patrons Of his company and the
bubble generally.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

FARMERS should at once enter
their stock for the combination
horse sale.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Hon. n. J. COLEMAN will be IN
Mexico during our next Fair and
address the stock-breeders of Mis-
Souri
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Why do you sleep cold when you
can go to the Famous arid got = pair
Of blankets at hot wsathsr pricess
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

The greatest bargains ever in
Mexico in batting are at the Famous.
Ask for the 10c. batting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

Don't wait any longer, but go e
the Famous and get bargains II
ladies, children's and mems WOO
hasierv
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

MEXICO is now the most noted
town for good horses in the State.
It is the Lexington of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

so James s. Rollins is dead,n
said a prominent citizen in Wood
ward & Dobyns' office Monday af-
ternoon. 81 knew him well, he
was good man. continued the
citizen, who seemed in reminis-
cent mood. "There will be lots of
good stories told about him for
months to come, for his life was
full of incidents that would make
good reading. / don't know how
many children he had, but he SEEM
ed to take great interest in them,
for he always closed his speeches
with some reference to his-I be-
lieye there were nine-beautiful
children. / have understood there
was no happier household any
where than that of James Sidney
Rollins. +"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

"Its q shame that the City Hall
is not looked after" remarked a
business man who had business in
Judge Tomlinson's office this
morning. GAS | came up stairs a
piece of the ceiling struck me on the
head. This building is too new to
be allowed to go to rack.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

"Sleighing at its best in this part
of the country is very poor" said
well know iveryman. "It hard
ly pays to keep first-class cutters,
and when there is a good snow,
the boys kick on paying the price
we ask for an hours spin. We are
not unreasonable in our figures, but
sleigh-rides are an expensive lux
ury to the average young man
with an income below the average. !"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19
rur railroad COMMITTEES co

THE ralITOau CUIIlIIIItEts CUi1-
posed of A. G. Hitt, B. + Dobyns,
VIM. Pollock and n. r Kiigere,
which started out in the blizzard
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19


The old derrick and rig in Flat
Rock owned by A. w. Wolf, of
Pennsylvania, which the Mexico
Mining Compony attached some
time ago, attracts much atten-
ton of the travelling public. Hun
dreds of questions are asked about
them daily, most of which could
be answered by glance at the sign
near the top of the derrick. The
outfit is just as left by VOLTS men,
only the smoke-stack leans little
as if it were going to fall. The
case'of the Mining Company against
Mr.. Wolf will come up at the next
term of court.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

e. S. FROST and Milt Riley will
likely be the contestants in the
race for recorder this spring
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

One hundrednew desirable cloaks
at the Famous for one-half price.
Come and see.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19


"I havejust arrived from Texas"
said a prominent citizen, ''and
Til tell you, the people down
there are suffering from the severe
winter. They are just now having
a cold snap which has given them
lots of trouble. The houses in that
country are not built for cold
weather; on the contrary, they are
built for a high temperature, con-
sequently freezing weather there
entails more suffering than zero
weather in Missouri. The stock,
as well as the people, is suffer
ing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-01-19

You cannot afford TO suffer with
the cold when you can get q pair Of
gloves or mittens 50 cheap at the
Famous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-02
10 Tae voters Of Grant County.

Iwould respectfully offer my name
as a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Grant county for the ensuing term,
subject to the action of the County
Republican Convention, and in doing SO
desire to make short statement in re-
gard to my qualifications to fill the
office in an acceptable manner, and in
regard to my claims for consideration
at the hands of the people.
have been for the past sixteen years,
more or less connected with the Sheriff
office and have made myself familiar
with the county and with all of the
''outside" work connected with the
Office. have frequently acted as deputy
sheriff during the sessions of court and
am somewhat familiar with the duties
of a sheriff in and about courts, and /
have filled the Office of constable at
Lancaster for many years. claim for my
self the best record as catcher of Grim
inals in Southwestern Wisconsin. Up
wards of sixty criminals captured by me
have been sent to the State prison, be-
side an equal number who have served
jail sentences or paid fines. In this num-
Der are included some of the most expert
and dangerous professional criminals
that have ever operated in Grant and the
surrounding counties, twenty-four of
whom were burglars and safe blowers
such as JohnB. LAWN, r. X. Ross, Douglas
MACPHERSON. the Crotty gang, Smith the
safe blower, who escaped Allan Pinker-
ton, and other equally hard and danger
GUS cases. Also three counterfeiters,
horse thieves, cattle and grain thieves
and seven cases of escapes from Jail.
Out of twenty-four criminal offences
committed in Lancaster, twenty-one
were captured by me. For doing all
this work / have received only the
smallest pay and frequently not enough
to pay me for time and& expenses in
making the capture. have caused
large sums of money to be paid into the
treasury for fines, and have saved the
county hundreds of dollars by inducing
criminals to plead guilty and save the
expenses of trial, and in many other
! ways. 1t has always been my practice
to search as diligently after proofs Of
guilt as after the criminal himself BY
so doing have enabled the prosecuting
attorney to determine the probable
l
county has been put to expense.
Besides this some of the worst criminals
when confronted with the evidence
which have found against them have
pleaded guilty and taken their sentence
have made captures in all of the
bordering states and never yet have
been obliged to put the countyto the ex-
pense of getting requisition for the
prisoner.
As to the correctness of the above
statements | will refer to any eX-sherif
of Grant county for the last twenty
| years.
In politics am and always have beer
q Republican. have never let Al
opportunity 60 by to do the party ;
service and have always supported thu
Republican ticket. Respectfully,
| CHAS BENNETT.