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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
BEAVER DAM ITEMS,

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, July Corn is
looking extremely well and most
of our farmers are through plow-
ing.
Oats very good but badly tangled,
being difficult to save them even if
pleasant weather.
Miss Jennie Adkins will return
home Saturday from a two weeks
visit at Moberly.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. Gamble and
Mrs. Adkins, from Prairie View,
were visiting in this vicinity last
week.
VIM. Edmonston is feeding a fine
bunch of hogs, which will soon be
ripe for market.
Redman Ridgeway bought of
Mrs. Hood and Mrs. Ford 30 head
of sheep for which he paid $3.50
per head.
Measles has had full sway in
the nelghborhood of Cedar Grove,
for the past three weeks.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. L. X.
Crockett, a son. Weight, II lbs.
Your correspondent had the
pleasure Of attending, on the 4th,
the Sabbath School celebration at
Groves Chapel. The following
schools participated: Groves
Chapel, Salt River, New Hope and
Prairie View. Total number of
scholars and officers present, 745,
besides a large concourse of people
who were not members of either
school. This meeting of schools
was in harmony throughout-in-
deed a Christian meeting, good for
both soul and body. After series
of exercises an intermission of one
hour and 6 half was announced to
partake of an old-time feast, which
was acceptable to the entire audi
ence. At = o'clock meeting again
was called to order by the chair
man. Several speeches were at
tentively listened to, after which
the chairman dismissed the audi
ence by having the schools unite
in singing, God be with You
Til We Meet Again"
Singing at the residence of MIR.
Lawrence's, on last Saturday night,
was largely attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Death of B. Whaley,

B. Whaley, one of the landmarks
of this section of the West, died at
his home on East Liberty street
Wednesday .ofold age, He wasinh his
eighty-fourth year. Deceased came
to Missouri in 1856, from Ken
lucky, and has lived here ever
since. He leaves a large number
of relatives to mourn his loss. Mrs.
Whaley survives her husband. She
is Il sister of the well-known citi-
zen, Joseph Williams. The LED
GER extends sympathy to the be-
reaved relatives.
The remains were taken to Full
ton at 7 O'Clock Thursday morning
for interment.
Thoughts About Things.
Engagements, like politics, are
run by rings.
Among the fresh novelists is Mr..
Saltas, ofNew York.
Talk of heavy crops, a farm in
Canada sunk forty feet.
The man whose head is not even
ly balanced is most particular
about parting his hair in the mid
die.
A new poet talks of 1.-TWO Ways
of Love" He could fill a volume
by writing of the different ways OF
divorce.
\ young lady attending balls and
parties should have Il female chap
eron until she is able to call some
other chap her own.
Chauncey's mottA D. fore the
meeting of the convention was
"Stick, dig and save" but he
stuck, dug and lost.
Constant Reader.-There are sew
eral large coin collectors in the
United States. Jay Gould is prob
ably the largest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration upon the estate of
Hannah A. Fountain, deceased. have
been granted the undersigned, w. W.
Fountain, by the Probate Court Of Au-
drain county, Missouri, bearing date
July eth, 1888.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator
within one year after the date, or they
may by precluded from any benefit OF
such estate, and II such claims he no.
exhibited within two years from this
date they will re forever barred.
IA W. w. FOUNTAIN,
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate of Elenora
III. Armistead decd, have been grant.
ed the undersigned, +. +. Beatty,
by the Probate Court of Audrain Coun.
ty, Missouri, bearing date June &c
1883.
All persons having claims agains,
said estate are required to exhibit then
for allowance to the administrator with.
in one year after the date, or they may
be precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and If such claims be not ex
hibited within two years from thin
date they will be forever barred.
l4-it +. +. BEATTY, Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
BASE BALL.
The Whites Play the Maroons at
MISUNDERSTANDING Game
IN Detail.

Twenty to seventeen was the
score of Tuesday afternoons game
ut Sportsmants Park. An effort
was made to keep a fun score of
put outs, times at bat, assists,
errors, etc, but the man who had
the book in charge become so en-
crossed with the game that he for
get to put down the plays as they
were executed and fell asleep. The
plain score was as follows:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The Board of Directors OF Har-
din College will meet to-day
to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of put
ting a passenger elevator in the
college building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
WORCESTER ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

correspondence of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, July 11.-Mr.
and Mrs. t. B. Duncan spent Sun.
day with Lebb and Mrs. Crigler.
who reside in the suburbs of Wor.
cester.
The Fourth was gloriously cele-
brated by the young people of Wor.
c~ester; firing of cannon, firearms
and fire crackers, with the usual
shouts and yells, filled the pro.
gramme of the day.
We heard a man say the othe,
day that Harrison and Morton
were running against Cleveland
and Thurman. Is there anything
oft? If they do, we give 500, OOC
majority to the invinclble Grover.
Among the many faces who have
visited us this week, we have
noticed: Mrs. Collins, of Kansas
City; Mrs. Hill, Of Kentucky; Mr..
and Mrs. L. B. Duncan, of Mexico,
and Mrs. j. 7. Hunter, of Kansas
City. That is right, Worcester en-.
tertains friends in Il manner that
they never fail to appreciate. There
is no more hospltable county in the
State than Audrain.
The farmers are busy. The
waving fields invite them, and
they cheerfully fall in line. Corn,
oats and wheat are above par.
Miss Ellie Graham, one of Mex.
ico's fairest daughters, is visiting
the Misses Hughes this week.
Mr.. liams has returned from q
trip over the eastern part of Au.
drain, Pike, Lincoln and Rails.
He reports crops ahead of anything
he ever knew. The people are
quiet about politics, but all favo,
Cleveland and Thurman.
Mr.. w. T. Shepherd permitted
the attractions of Bowling Green to
draw him from US on the Fourth,
in spite of every effort that could be
made.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

james McIlhenny, of Hannibal,
formerly of this city, is back in
Mexico shaking hands with his
many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
MR.. JACKsON's FAD.
His Quantity Furnished Head.
quarters at the Ringo House
Bachelor Hail."

Mr.. I. II. Jackson, the Common.
sense Imminent man, has engaged
Il suite of rooms Mt the Ringo
where he Is Tow d"miclled. Are
porter for the lFuGtR visited hin
tins morning. Mr.. Jackson's rooms
are on the Office floor and are the
best in the house. When you iirsj
step into the headquarters it is
hardly possible to believe that YOU
are i'll It hotel. None of the usuaI
hotel furniture, save the bed, is tt
be seen. The wallis are decorated
profusely with Chinese fans, UNI.
breIlas and hand-painted plaques.
Several easy chairs are in the rooms
in IL of which the genial Mr..
Jackson insists that his visitor be
seated. Quaint bric-d-brdc orna-
ment center table and on the
stove is placed 4 small OIL heater,
by means of which Mr.. jackson is
enabled to heat water, make cot
fee, etc.
Mr.. J~ackson's fad seems to be
the collection and arrangement OF
photographs and quaint knick-
knacks Of every description. On Il
long table, elegantly framed, are
dozens of photographs of friends
and relatives. "'This is myncphew,'
said Mr.. Jackson; land this is his
wife, and the gentleman pointed
to two fine photographs. \ rose
jar, from which a delightful odor
arises, pervading the atmosphere,
sits on the table.
Mr.. Jackson takes Il great de
light in showing his visitors about
his headquarters. He is a hache-
Tor and is wisely of the opinion
that it is tstSF te have some ssGt
of an innocent weakness at home
rather than injurious weaknesses to
cater to on the outside. "This is
my home said he, rs the reporter
left, land enjoy staying here.
When | go to another city | will
engage rooms in IL hotel and fur
nish them my own way; SO there
isn't much of Il change after all,
Won 500 -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
WHO ARE THEY p
Mexico Young Women Create A
Sensation by Smoking Gig
arettes at Laddonia.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo, July 9.-There
ere more people in Laddonia on
the Fourth than at any gathering
ever held III the town. All u
noighDuring towns were represent
ed, Mexico amongth number; and
this reminds lis that two Young
ladies' OF that city passed up the
street smoking cigarettes. The
reason We mention the above scene.
is, it was IN uncommon sight to us
Laddonians. We have quite a
number of gum chewers, but Gig
arettes have not made their appear
ance here yet. We don't know
that the Judge of all judges would
pass any praise, or any more
condemnation on. the ladies for
smoking cigarettes, than on their
brothers for the same, yet the
sight is more uncommon, and we
think as Il rule it is safe for young
ladies not to follow uncommon
fashions.
Rev. Jesse and wife were in
town Saturday and Sunday. The
former filled his regular appoint
ments at the Baptist Church Sun
day.
Mr.. Martin, brother of Elder S.
NJ. Martin, one of the teachers
selected for our school, was here
last Friday taking Il view of the
town etc.
Mr.. Ovcrbagh and daughter,
Miss Ada, of Martinsburg, took the
train here last week for Michigan,
where they will spend the summer.
Miss Maggie Torreyson is visit
ing here.
Mise Birdie Wa,keb, 81 Perry,
spent Hast week here.
Mr.. Nick Carsmell is improving
slowly.
Several cases of sickness in and
around town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The printers and the cigar.
makers viii cross bats at Sports.
mans Park at 4:15 Saturday after.
noon. A good game may be ex'
pected. Admission, 10 cents
ladies, free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The colored people of this city
are making preparations to hold a
fair Immediately after the one held
by the Fair Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

GRAVEL walks should be made
in Hardin Park at once. Wad-
bingham Park is to be improved in
this way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The young folks OF the Liberty
Street NJ. E. Church will give a
festival Thursday, July II, at the
church. We hope that the public
will encourage them by their pat
ronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

\ boy named Mccullough, who
lived on East Liberty street, died
Monday, Of consumption. He
was buried Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

W. a. Hunter, one of Audrain's
most prosperous farmers, always
remembers the printers when he
harvests his crops. He says the
prospects for all kinds Of crops
were never before so good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Twenty-four incandescent cleo
trio lights were placed in the
Christian Church to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Prot. John ID. Falrazzo, of Mon
treal, is here in charge of three
trotting horses, owned by DR.. J.
5. McCOmas, of Sturgeon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Ed. F. Rodman desires to return
thanks to the kind friends who
ministered to the wants ofhis father
during the latter's last illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

\. J. Cox, formerly of this city
and county, is dangerously i'll at
Johnson City, Tennessee. His
daughter, Mrs. W. a. Hunter, of
this county, will leave for that
place at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

A matinee race will take place at
the Fair Grounds Friday afternoon.
Entries must be made with w. L.
Carter Thursday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

"Jake's' saloon will be lighted
by electricity. An arc light will
also be placed on the street out
side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Persons who use the Boulevard
daily are expected to contribute
something to keep it in good shape
for driving. Some improvement is
now needed, and when Bob Hisey
calls on you for a small amount do
not refuse it, as this popular drive
way is of no use if not properly
cared for.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

John Myers is back to old Mexi-
co to stay. He has enough of the
newspaper business and is satisfied
with Mexico for Il home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The |. o. o. F. lodge, of this
city, Will hold its installation
meeting at the hall, corner
Washington and Promenade streets,
Thursday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

mot drunk but absent-lninded'
was the plea made by a hotel clerk
when he was arrested Tor trying to
play billiards with Il Chinaman's
queue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

A sign to "Keep off the Grass
has been erected in the Court
House yard. The Sheriff proposes
to stop ball playing on the Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The catalogue of the coming
. Fair is out. Copies can be OBJ
tanned at the newspaper offices or
ofthe secretary, Joe Glardon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The Warrenton BURucr has been
sold to the proprietor of the Econ
omist, of that place. This leaves
the Warren county Democracy
without an organ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The Pansyfor July is as fresh
and entertaining as ever. 1t is a
most excellent magazine for young
folks from eight to fourteen. Els
pecially suitable for Sunday read
ing. 81 a year. The publishers,
d. Lothrop Company, Boston, will
send specimen on receipt Of cents
in stamps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

r. l.. Caldwell, who lives south
east of this city, brought to Mexico
to-day a radish that weighs five
pounds and measures eighteen
inches in length, sixteen inches in
circumference. He sold four BUSH
els of red onions. The onions
measured about thirteen inches in
circumference.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

We hear that the Hardin College
Board will object to base ball play
ing at the park after school opens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The case in which the Mexico
Mining and Manufacturing Com
pany is plaintiff, and A. W. Wolf
Pennsylvania, defendant, has been
taken to Pike county. 1t will
likely come up at the September
term of Circuit Court, Bowling
Green. All the machinery, tools,
fixtures, etc. used by Wolf in sink.
ing the Flat Rock well are still on
the grounds where he placed them,
having been attached by the COM
pany on account of VOLTS failure
to complete his contract. 1t is
extremely doubtful if the hole will
ever be completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Mrs. Mary Tarlton and Mrs.
Herbert Morris, of st. Louis, are
guests ofthe family Of B. L. Locke,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

The burning of a barn, near the
Water-works, belonging to W. H.
Turner, called cut the Fire De-
partment Monday. Before the
fire was reached the flames had
been extinguished. Insured for
$500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

J. F. Griffee, of Kansas City, il
in town on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Henry Moore, the clipping man
aging editor of the St. Louis Post
passed through this place Sunday
night OH his way west with Mrs.
Norton, his paramour. The pail
have been arrested in Topeka.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Hardin College Faculty.

INV i"N'tAN vi S'iACH
has been enlarged by the addition
of Il number of iirst-class instruc.
tors, so that at the opening of the
next session of this popular school
next September, the finest corps OF
teachers ever employed in the
West will be III charge. The com.
plete faculty is as follows:
a. X. Iancey, president, ancient
languages.
Miss II, R. Hay, lady principal.
collegiate department.
A. X. Yancey, Andrew Harper
professor of mental and moral
sciences, mathematics.
DR.. Wellington V. Walker, NJ.
D., lecturer of physiology and by,
giene.
Miss II. R. Hay, presiding teach
er in college hall.
Miss Sue c. Hammer, modern
languages and sciences.
Miss Anna P. starke, principal
of preparatory department.
Miss Arab Hubbard, languages
and sciences.
Miss Anna Belle Taylor, assist
ant in English branches and math,
ematics.
Miss Anna P. Starke, teacher OF
calisthenics and kindergarten.
Miss l.. McMaster, e~locution,
literature.
Prof. Herman Schumacher, grad.
uate of Leipzig Conservatorium,
Germany, piano, organ and violin.
Prof. w. M. Treloar, piano, or,
gan and singing.
Miss Sue c. Hammer, guitar.
Mrs. A. X. Yancey, voice cul
ture.
Miss NJ. F. Ford, piano and
voice.
Miss L. McMaster, principal arr
departments.
Miss Anna ?. Starke, painting
and drawing inthe primary depart
ment.
Miss NJ. F. Ford, embroidery.
The general agent ofthe collegei i:
Mr.. N. F. Smith, Kansas City, Mo
The next scholastic year of Har.
din College begins Tuesday, Sep.
TENDER 4.
Hardin Park is already one Of
the prettiest resorts in North Mis-.
souri,. Park Commissioner Steele
has been doing good work and he
is not through. The walks are al
well graded and the center of the
park is Il perfect wilderness o
flowers. The trees are all well
cared for and in a couple of season.
will furnish ample shade. A turn.
stile has been put i'll and all the
park now needs are benches and d
fountain in the center. The word
"Hardin," prettily designed in 70.
liage plants, is an attractive feature
near the middle ofthe grounds. Beds
ofgeraniums and pansies are plenti-
fully scattered over the park. Wis.
itors are always welcome, but they
are not expected to pluck flowers
or tramp out the grass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Excellence Of grain, perfection of
water, expert knowledge of all the
best methods OF d%istillation, ex-
tensive experience, abundant capt.
tai, complete and expensive equip
ment and high purpose all these
are used in the making of
|. ". HaTptr'S Nelson County Whisky
for witch we have secured the sole
agency. j. t. SAUNDERS d Co.,
Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Don't fail to read card of T. B.
McGinnis, attorney at law, at Van
dalia, in the weekly LEDGER. Nc
Ginnis comes to Audrain well rec
commended as a gentleman and a
lawyer. He is making friends fast
and will do well in the enterprising
town he has selected for a home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

John z. Eagen, well known in
this city as a solicitor of the St.
Louis Dispatch, is a detaulter
and bigamist. He has not been
arrested. The Post seems to be
peculiarly unfortunate in the Sc
lection of its talent.
Biggers has finished the plaster
work on the new opera house. II
is the first soapstone finish eve,
made in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Mr.. Francis Rodman, otherwise
known as Count Rodman, died
at his home in Chicago early on
Sunday morning July 1st, aged 81
years. Mr.. Rodman was Secretary
of State of Missouri during the no.
torious administration of Gov.
Fletcher. He became prominent
in American politics during the
civil war, making himself especi-
ally antagonistic to rebel soldiers
who fell within his power. He
was a man of violent prejudices
and was cruel and relentless in the
application of his authority to all
who were obnoxious to his views.
He is the man who counted OUT
Col. Switzler, when he was elected
to Congress, and was hated and de-
tested while in Office by the South.
ern element.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

Some one fired a pistol shot in
at the front of Joel Guthrie's resi-
dence on South Jefferson street
Sunday night. The ball hit the wall
and rebounding, fell on the floor.
1t is supposed that the unknown
miscreant was shooting at a small
dog of Mr.. Guthrie's, that barks
at passers-by.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Mrs. Peery, of Rush Hill, died

; Mrs. Peery, of Rush Hill, died
Sunday, after a long illness with a
complication ofdisease. Deceased
was a highly respected lady. She
left Il large number of relatives,
~but no children. Mr.. Perry has
been dead several years. Mrs.
Perry was "a sister to Frank P.
Canterbury, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
M~ARTINSBURG MATTERS

Correspondence at the Ledger.
MARTINsBrRG. Mo, July O.
Sickness is greatly on the increase
in the last few weeks.
Miss Lena billiard, OF Montgom-
cry City, is cheering her many
friends in the burg with her genial
smiles.
Mrs. John Fish arrived from
Stoutsville last week, preparatory
to making her future home among
us.
Nj Mamie Mosely, of Mexico,
Is Visiting in Martinsburg.
Joseph Martin, of Brentwood.
Texas, is still visiting among Mis-.
souri, friends.
Price Jones left last week for St,
Louis to attend school.
Miss Angie Bell Copeland is il
ST. Louis at the bedside Of Il sicb
brother.
Mr.. Overbaugh, ST., and his
daughter, Miss Ada, are in Wiscon.
sin on an extended visit.
Geo. NJ. Brown left Friday night
for Denver, Colorado, on visit
A social was given in honor Of the
cadet, the night OF his departure, al
Mrs. Billiards..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
Letter List.

MEXICO, Mo, July IL, 1888.
T IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
lIPost-oiiice 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:
BIst Maggie mrs Gilln Philip
Belitzer Lena miss Hall g
Byers n Kendall Joe
Buckncr Ella mrs Mitchell Ellen
Crank Katie miss Morris NJ
Coleman Lulu miss Phillip Emma miss
C0rley Bros Richardson Jennie
Dyson Montgomery miss (3)
Earl Clark Smith Elmer
Ecton III Smith Emma A miss
Franks Lizzie miss Smith VIM VI
Frulea John ScoOrs Abe
ID ID. WOODWARD, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12

People who have seen two lovers
say good-hy neverhave any trouble
afterwards i'll believing in eternity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-07-12
FOR LANTERN MONEY ON LONG
TIME LOAN, II LOWEST RATES,
APPLY TO KILGORE X HOWELL.
LOAN AGENTS. MEXICO. NO.
Probate Court is i'll session.

There is a great waste of 'rah
material in al'rcsidcntial campaign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-26
BARON CARNEGIE DELIGHTED.

The Great Millionaire Importer of Pauper
Labor aud Advocate Of Twelve Hours "a
Day Before the Furnace fire., In Rap
lures with the Republican Platform.
MELRosE, June 22.-Mr. Blaine has
spent the evening with his family and Mr..
and Mrs. Carnegie in large and comfort
able palor overlooking the ruined abbey
The vicinity is thTouged with American
tourists, many OF whom have today sent
up their CaIds to the imam rom Maine,
with their best wishes for his success IN
the next Presidential contest, tor, accord
iug to the American cablegralus, there
seems to he 40 alternative Deto:e the con
veutlon hut to nominate him. Mr., CarDc-
sie carries a copy OF the Republican plat
form as adopted in Chicago and chcrishes
it with tender affection.
what do | think Of i'?' be said.
"Why, it is the finest platform that wa
ever constructed. When We read it oTrr
again last night at Jeiburgh We came to
the conclusion that there WAS not even 4
single particle that we would wish to have
altered