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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
THE REPUBLICAN RALLY
An Immense Torchlight Process
sion at Night, With Speaking
at the Grand.

All the Republicans in the coun-
ty turned out Saturday night and
made a demonstration that, to say
the least, was creditable. The
procession moved out from the
rooms of the Harrison and Kimball
Club at Z o'clock and took the
route as previously announced in
the LEDGER. An immense crowd
of city spectators gathered along
the route and enjoyed the process
sion. Sections of a fambeau club
interspersed the long procession
and at intervals fireworks were
discharged. The line of march
was a perfect flame from the begin
ming.
After a march of forty-fve min
utes, all of the visitors who could
get into the Ferris Grand Opera
House, took seats and listened to
two Republican orators until a late
hour. Fourteen hundred persons,
largely Democrats, heard the adj
dresses. Goetze's Moberly band
furnished excellent music.
The addresses were of the stereo-
typed Republican order, but were
well delivered by Matt Reynolds
and Hon. W. NJ. Eccles, of ST..
T,o1,iS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
In Memory of DR.. Russell.


A memorial meeting of Audrain
County physicians was held at the
office of DR.. J. R.Fritts last night.
The committee ON resolutions re-
ported as follows on the death OF
DR.. Samuel N. Russell
All that is mortal of DR.. S. N.
Russell has been consigned to the
cold and silent tomb; and we, his
brethren in the profession, take
this public method of expressing
our high appreciation of his char
acter as a physician, a man and a
friend. He was skilled ir his pro-
fession, bold and original in
thought, kind and gentle, but firm
in his methods, tender and loving
as a child-he was at once the
stern physician and the kind, sym
pathetic friend. Viewing his
death as a great loss, not alone
to this community but to his
brethren in the profession in par.
ticular, therefore be it
Resolved, First, that in the death
of DR.. S. N. Russell, a bright light
has gone out of the medical profess
sion, and we mourn Uncommon
with the entire community this
great loss. AS a physician he was
wise as a citizen he was honest
as a friend faithful. We extend
our deep, heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved wife and son; and com.
mend them to Him who is able tc
wipe away all the tears from thei,
eyes.
Second, That a copy of these re-
solutions be engrossed and present.
ed to his family and also to the city
papers for publication.
T. P. RorHwELL,
PINcKNEY FRENCH,
r. w. BoURN,
J. r. FRITTs,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mr.. Joshua Jenkins and Miss
Moran, of Laddonia, were married
in that place Tuesday by Father
Demnsev.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

William Llewellyn is the sue
cessor to II. Easter & Co., grocery
merchants on the West Side. Mr..
Llewellyn will maintain the cash
system heretofore characteristic of
this business house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Bob Stone, ofnear Worcester, has
just shipped to the stock farm of
Robinson & Stone near Kansas City,
20 head of fine two year old mules.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Stewart,
Miss Bessie l.. Stewart, l.. M.
Wilson, Mrs. e. M. Wilson and
Miss Lyde Wilson, of Meberly,
were in the city yesterday to attend
the Wilson-Bryan wedding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

The Democrats of Loutre town
ship will meet at Benton City,
Saturday, Oct. 6, for the purpose Of
organizing a Cleveland and Francis
Club. Every Democrat in the
township Is earnestly invited to be
present.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Henry Terry, of this city, a
brakeman on the c. d A., fell from
Gar in the yards yesterday and
broke his leg in three places. He
Is now at the Ringo.. He was scuf-
fling with the conductor when he
feEof
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
ST. LOUIS o
The Dig W. Il. tue fxro.-
Clever Pat Chino e-More
Displays.

Correspondence Of the ledger.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Oct. fla ~.
other city can greater enjoymen, be
promised than we propose to oit,.,
this week. Our great Far, Yelled
Prophets parade, street illumina-
tons, the wonderful Exposition
and Gilmore's concerts. The
streets are already crowded with
visitors and our Exposition build
ing resounds with mirth and
music.
In all the history of the past,
last Saturday night bore off the
palm. 1t was Irish night and Gill
more gave US old Erin's melodies.
Every seat and aisle in the Music
Hall was filled, and the good old
spirit of Irish wit and humor filled
every heart. Gilmore is especially
happy this year and his impromp-
tn speeches and wit interest all.
Last week, as the hour approached
for the second concert, the electric
lights in Music Hall refused to
burn. Gilmore is always prompt
and at the appointed moment en-
tered the stage with his band it
was scarcely light enough to see
the figures. By a preconcerted
signal the band burst forth in that
old, time honorcd tune, 80, Dear,
What Can The Matter Be?" This
put the audience in a good humor.
The trouble was remedied, and the
usual programme proceeded.
In the spot occupied last year by
a prominent tobacco firm, the St.
Louis Cotton Exchange has an in
teresting display. The immense
background is a typical Southern
scene-a field of bursting Gotten
and the process of cotton picking.
Bolls of the pure white product of
the South are seen, a cotton COM
press in motion, and real darkies
sing here each evening their weird
plantation songs.
The florists of the the city are
excited at present over a promin-
ence given to them. One evening
during the week a display of cut
flowers and designs will be given.
There will be a gorgeous profusion
of these floral beauties. Taste,
skill and novelty of design COM
bined will make it a memorable
night in the history of the EXPOSE
ton, as it promises to rival all for
mer offerings. The stage is still
graeed by the shield of flowers
presented by st. Louis to the medi-
cal profession last week. The
words. Missouri Valley Medical
Association, speak the greeting
rendered them. Gilmore was also
the recipient of a music stand of
choice flowers the same evening.
1 should be wanting in all of a
Kentuckian's clannishness if I fail
ed to mention the fine display of
Hogan Bros Wood Mantle Manu-
facturers, of Louisville, KY. The
valuable assortment is most artis-
tically arranged and admired by
every one-a fitting testimonial to
a firm established in '37, and which
still holds IN enviable reputation
at home and abroad. The electric
lights from the tea garden adjoin-
ing play on the surface of the hard
polished wood of the mantles, and
are reflected in the plate glass de-
corations, while imitation coal
and wood fires in the CRATES give
a cheerful glow to this really fine
exhibition. The whole is in charge
of Mr.. Howell, of Louisville, an
able exponent of their various
beauties.
We hope to e many from Mex
leo and Audrain this week and
express the wish that one and all
may be benefited and pleased with
the attractions offered. FAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Jas. Harper, of Troy, Mo-, q
nephew of W. w. Harper of this
city, is now with G.. D. Ferris &
Son. He is a clever young mai
and a good salesman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Rex Denmark, owned by T. S.
and j. Harrison, Auxvasse, car
ried off the premium as the best
saddle stallion at the st. Louis fair
yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Excellence OF grain, perfection OF
water, expert knowledge of all the
best methods of distillation, ex-
tensive experience, abundant CAPT.
tai, complete and expensive equip
ment and high purpose all these
are used in the making Of
1. ". Harptr's Nelson County Whisky
for Which we have secured the sole
agency. J. T. SAUNDERS & Co.,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Tom Riley is again with c. B.
Morris, OF the South Side. Mr..
Riley is one of the most competent
jewellers in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Joe Williams has resigned his
position in the post-office. Mr..
John Cahall, q clever and expert
enced young man, will succeed
him
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Next to Dave Francis, the arte.
!. sian well at Clinton seems to be
about the most magnetic institu.
ton in Missouri.-Jefferson City
Ts;b,,ne
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

his back is broken considered te
be in a dangerous condition.
Mrs. T. G. Humphreys, who was
just going home to Kansas from o
visit to Mr.. Farrah, ofthis county
shoulder dislecated and seriously
injured.
Mrs. Kate Mccarthy, of Nebo.
H., seriously cut about the head
Her condition is critical.
L. d. Navens, of st. Louis, cut
and bruised.
David Berry, Litehfield, H.,
cut badly in the back.
Mrs. Mary Files, of Brentwood.
Texas, scratched and bruised.
A colored man was among those
hurt, but his name could not be
learned. He received a bad cash
in the leg.
Another unknown man had his
right leg below the knee complete.
ly skinned. His wound was the
most painful of the lot but was
dressed at once and the man sent
On his way.
A dozen or more received slight
wounds that were dressed at once
and the passengers sent on their
way by the next train. Those
seriously injured were brought to
the Ringo House, where they are
detained at the company's expense.
A PASSENGERS STATEMENT.
Mrs.T. G. Humphrey, of Jerome
Grove county, Kansas, was a pas
senger in the first chair car. She
had been visiting Mrs. E. B. Far
rah, nine miles east Of Mexico and
had taken the train at this city for
her home. ~ was just settling in
my seat" she said this afternoon,
"when [ felt a jar. I knew what
it meant and started to get up.
Before [ could arise, however, the
a had swung around, loose arti-
cles began to fly and in a moment
1 found myself pinned by the
shoulders between two seats.
When the car settled, it seemed to
me that it was half turned over.
l tried to extricate myself from my
uncomfortable position, but found
it impossible on account of the
weight of the chairs. Ia a few
moments fifteen, perhaps the
train men came along and helped
me out. I was taken to a hotel,
where the surgeon. righted my
sprained shoulder. [ leave for my
home this afternoon"
The disaster has given rise to
many stories as to the cause. The
engineers tale of finding the track
torn up, as if by trainwreckers, is
generally discredited, all who ex-
amined the road bed being of the
opinion that a simple spreading of
the rails caused the disaster.
In it's article about the wreck,
Tuesday, the Kansas City Times
says:
"Mr. J. D. johnson, brother of
Ex-Lieutenant Governor John
son, who is now at the Midland,
was on the wrecked train. Speak
ing in regard to the disaster he
said: Immediately after the
wreck occurred | went forward to
see what the cause was. I found
that the ishplates had been taken
off the rails on the north side of the
track. The nuts had been removed
from the bolts and were scattered
about on the ground. The spikes
had been drawn, and they plainly
showed the marks of the clawbars.
On the south side of the track I
found that two spikes had been
drawn, and on these also the re-
marks of the clawbars could be
found. The Omaha train had pass
ed over that very spot just twenty
five minutes before, and it was ev-
ident that it had interrupted the
wreckers and that they had sub
sequently finished the job. So it
must have been only a very short
time before the wreck that the last
spike was DRAWN"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
The Windsor Folding Bed.

The ladies of Audrain snd sur-
rounding 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.
]. NJ. MENEFEE. Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Concord beat Thompson in a
holly contested game of base ball
at Sportsman's Park in Mexico Sat
nrday. Score, II to Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Col. Griggsby, of Maryville, Mo-,
is going to bring Robert Rysdyke.
the famous stallion to Mexico next
spring to make the season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. S. A. Winscott, of near
Centralia, who has been the guest
sfJ. J. Winscott's family, went to
Louisiana TODAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

A.. c. Byrns, of Moberly, is in
the ticket office at the Union De-
pot during the absence of E. S.
Wilson
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Revs. McDermond and Brown
have closed their tabernacle meet
ing at MAYORS. They opened at
Youngs Creek on Tuesday night
and will hold services there over
next Sunday, probably over the
second Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

l keep more furniture and better
furniture than all the five stc-es In
Audrain county and will give you
goods for less money. Call and
see. If j. NJ. MEYEFEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

DR.. Basket has moved his Office
to the rooms lately occupied by
DR.. Russell, over the ~post-office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

o. P. Smith writes from Clear
water, Florida, and says there is
no yellow fever in his town, and
that but one person has died there
since he moved to the town and
that was a young man who shot
himself. He is now planting his
winter garden, eucumbers, corn,
squashes, etc, etc.
The Cordner- Ragsdale police
court suit was decided by ajury be-
lore Judge Riley Tuesday in
iayor of defendant. Ragsdale had
Deem arrested for disturbing the
peace, on complaint of Harvey
Sordner. The case consumed all Of
Yesterday morning and until II
o'clock to-day, when the verdict as
given was rendered. Duncan for
me defense and Bryan for the city
we're the attorneys.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Go to Chas. Buckner's for patent
medicines, paints, oils, window
glass and toilet articles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

The Fulton Democratic Club,
300 strong, will likely be over in
full uniform on the 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Keep Quit

Notice is hereby given for hunt.
ers and all others to keep out of my
pasture, just east of my house, OF
suffer the penalty of the law foi
trespass. A. Nj. HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
The Young Democrats,

The Young Mems Democratic
Club met at the Court House last
night. Steps were taken toward
the organization of a marching
corps in which F. N. Peters was
placed in command.
The following finance committee
was appointed to work in conjunc-
ton with the committee of the
older Cleveland and Francis Club
w. l.. Craddock, Robert Worrell,
E. Fl. Carter, Felix Victor, Price
Guthrie, Jas. S. Wilkins and Percy
Hord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

A hot air heating apparatus is
being put in at the Grand Opera
House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Prescriptions accurately COM
pounded at all hours at Charles
Buckner's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

The Republicans made a most
creditable display on Saturday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. r. NJ. Robinson returned
to her home in Kansas City to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Blank Books and school Supplies.

DtaAsA hVVhs anu oSboof ouppiice.
. My stock of blank books and
school supplies is complete. I in
vite my friends to call and inspect
my stock before making purchases.
E. Ell. CARTER,
Entrance to Ringe House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

THE Marching Corps of young
Democrats can and should at once
have FIVE hundred members.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Pete Cardwell left for Cincinnati
to-day to attend the exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. Jos. A. Spence went to
vkansas City to-day on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

J. A. Richardson has bought the
county right to sell the Champion
Filter, a dress and garment fitting
device, that will cut a lady's basque
perfect without reftting. VIII cut
ladies', mems and children's gar
ments; and it is so simple that any
lady can learn to do her own cut
ting and fitting at one lesson. Call
and see Richardson at Windsor
Hotel and be convinced. wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Elder Joseph H. Bryan returns
to Lexington, Kentucky to-mor-
row
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Apples Wanted

will pay top prices for all your
apples. Don't sell until you call
and see me. j. NJ. BUSH.
ct Next to Harper e. Rixey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Bob Stone is back from the
West with 1900 head of sheep.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Letter List.

MEXICO, Mo-, October 4. 1883.
T IST OF LETTERS remaining In the
LPost-ofice at Mexico, Audrain County,
Mo-, and which, If not called for within
two weeks from date, will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington City:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Farmers should get a good price
6r their wheat this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
For Sale.

l have fer sale GO tons of hay.
40 acres of corn and 100 acres OF
grass. Good feed lot.
w. 8. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Ian B. Morris sold his fine
stallion, Black Squirrel, at the st.
Louis Fair Monday, to J. G..
Graves, of Lexington, Kentucky.
Mr.. Graves formerly owned Squir-
rell, but several years ago sold him
to Mr.. Morris. Now he buys him
back at exactly the same figure for
which he was sold. The LEDGER
is sorry to see this valuable animal
taken from Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Hoop Poles.

I want, at once, 100000 hick-
DRY hoop poles. viii pay from IS
to 81, cash on delivery. w8t
w. T. THOMAS,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Geo. W. Pigg, of Vandalia, was
here this week attending court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. G. w. Cummings is visit
ing in Bunker Hill, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

All kinds Of window and store
awnings made to order.
diff JIM. MENExEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

J. A. Holiday, of the Ferris
House, is in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Michael Cenoway and Mrs. Nc
Carthy, who were injured in the
wreck Monday morning, are resting
easily. Miss Nora Mckinney, oil
st. Louis, is at the bedside of Mrs.
Mccarthy. The wreck is all clear.
ed:away and the track is repaired
and in..good condition. The sleep
er and remaining chair car were
taken from the ditch last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Chas. Buckner sells the best
mixed paint on the market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Notes.

I have lost two notes-one for
1896. 80, the other for $3.50. Any
one finding said notes will please
return them to me at once. d&w1t
GEO. A, CARTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Billy Carter, OF this city, drove
Robert Kysdyke at the st. Louis
fair yesterday for third meney-
$3.50. Rysdyke is one of the best
horses in the country and Carter is
a good man behind him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

The largest and best selected
stock of merchant tailoring ever
brought to Mexico at Coughs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Some corn is being contracted
far at Is cents a bushel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Burglars made an unsuccessful
attempt Tuesday to enter the
house of Mrs. Lucy Heller, in
North Mexico. The robbers we're
frightened away by a neighbor,
Joseph Williams. Mrs. Heller
will be remembered as the widow
of James Heller, recently killed in
a threshing machine accident north
of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Go to Chas. Buckner for perfum-
cry, face powders, channels skins
and fine toilet soaps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Charles Morris, Emmett Cum
~ningham, Ed. Bolts and Sam
Edwards are in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

E. B. Norris has returned from
St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

The finance committee of the
Cleveland and Francis Democratic
club has organized, with the fol-
lowing officers: F. H. Mitchell,
chairman J. V. Williams, secre-
tary. The members of the finance
committee are: J. M. Riley, J.
V. Williams, F. H. Mitchell, Joe
Moore, E. B. Morris and S. NJ.
Locke. The committee has al
ready done good work in soliciting
funds for the rally on the 18th in
slant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

M. I. Duncan is going to put a
plate glass front in the store lately
occupied by Thee. Garrett. This
makes about twenty plate glass
fronts which have been put in
within a year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Attention, Democrats.

Attention, Democrats.
The Democrats of Prairie town.
ship r requested to meet at
Beagles. School House Monday
night, October Sth, to organize a
Democratic club. Democrats from
other townships are invited to at
tend and participate in the meet
ing. DOUGLAS MURRAY,
c. H. HARRINGTON,
S. e. KENDALL,
CALEB BERRY,
THos. HUBBARD,
DoUGAN GRAY,
And others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. r. NJ. White is home from
St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. Frank Hart went home to
Kansas City to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Grain and Country Produce Wanted.
| am now buying fall and winter
apples fer shipment.
w. s. HATHAWAY.
Office and warehouse, Gill &c,
Garrett building, North Jefferson
street. DIT WITT.
Go 10 4. G. Paul for choice fresh
groceries. w25-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

B. r. Cauthorn and J. D. Morris
returned from st. Louis last night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

W. W. Settle is in Moberly on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Fine peaches and grapes at R. G
Paul's. w25-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Miss Polly Bryan has returned
to Clinton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Will Gregg wentto Kansas City
Yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. T. T. Torreyson is visiting
in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Bob Stone will have a sale short
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Miss Jennie Worrell is home
from st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

J. d. Morris is home from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Mrs. William Treloar, of Fulton,
is in the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
THE LEDGER.
THURSDAY. OCT. 4, 1888.
FOR EASTERN MONEY ON LONG
TIME LOAN, AT LOWEST RATES,
APPLY TO KILG0RE 4 HOWELL,
LOAN AGENTS, MEXICO, MO.
John j. Steele is in Chicago.

John j.. steele Is In InlCaSO.
Bob Stone will have a sale short
ly.
j. d. Morris is home from St.
Louis.
W. W. Settle is in Moberly on
business.
E. B. Norris has returned from
St. Louis.
Mrs. r. NJ. White is home from
St. Louis.
~ viii Gregg wentto Kansas City
yesterday.
Frank P. Turner, of Louisiana,
is in town.
Fulton is having a lawn tennis
tournament.
Mrs. William Treloar, of Fulton,
is in the city.
Miss Jennie Worrell is home
from St. Louis.
Mrs. T. T. Torreyson is visiting
in Kansas City.
Miss Polly Bryan has returned
to Clinton, Mo.
Mrs. Frank Hart went home to
Konsos City to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Fulton is having a lawn tennis
tournament.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04

Frank P. Turner, of Louisiana,
-. - town
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Grain and Couu,ry Produce Wanted.

M. j. CLARK, Aue. WIT