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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
The Excellent Qualities

OF the delightful liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup Of Figs, commend
it to all who suffer from Habitual
Constipation, Indigestion, Piles,
etc. Being in liquid form and
pleasing 70 the taste, harmless IN
its nature, strengthening as we'll
as cleansing in its properties, ii is
easily taken by old and young, and
truly beneficial in its effects, and,
therefore, the favorite family
remedy, especially with ladies' and
children, who require gentle vet
effective laxative. For sale by G.
r. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico, Mo.
March 12.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

TRUE, honest sorrow is never
boisterous. You will see an effort
made to conceal it, and be silent
an effort to avoid show, and a de-
sire for retirement.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

The railroad situation may BE-
summed up as follows at this date:
At the meeting in Chicago last Mon
day, the people of Mexico made the
c., III. d. s. railroad company :
proposition to have line surveyed
direct from New London to Mexico
and thence an air line to Columbia,
also promising to raise $50, 600 and
give the right ofway. Tho comp
any neither accepted nor rejected
this proposition, but promised to
take the matter under adviscment
for thirty days, meanwhile agree
ing to make the new survey. On
the other hand, the railroad COM
pany has made Boone county . fair
and square out proposition within
the bounds Of reason, and the peo-
pie propose to meet it. The pro-
position is to Boone county direct!
and exclusively, with out any
Mexico side issue, and is not cons
fined to any particular locality,
but embraces the line from
Perry via Centralia and Column
bia to the Missouri river. The
en- tire line can now work to-
gether in harmony, without oon-
fiicting interests. Mexico is out Sf
the race ON this proposition and
viii cut no figure as the matter
now stands. We consider Centra-
lia's chances ten times better TO So
cure the road than ever before. We
now understand what is required
of us and can work understanding
ly, while Mexico is now cropping in
the dark, uncertain as 20 the ulti-
mate result.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
Mo Doubt About It.

The contest between Mexico and
Centralia to secure the G., II. 4 s.
railroad is waxing hot. The road,
however, will probably pass
through Mexico, which il one Of
the brightest and best Of North
Missouri ciies.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

THE bridge should be opened as
soon as the weather will permit.
A closed bridge is about as bad as
having no bridge at all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Mr.. Gallagher: ''What do you
think, wifel Jane tells me she has
got beau and that he wants to
take her down to the beach next
Sunday. What shall ] do about
|it7
Mrs. g.: aLet her go, Gala
gherln
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

THE committee that has been
selected to go on the north line of the
new railroad will do it's work. well
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
THE wIND-UP.
Jacks and Jennets Bring Big
Prices-Additional Sale OF
Horses.

Jacks and Jennets Bring Big
Prices-Additiona1 Sale OF
Horses.
The combination horse sale clos
ed as it began, successfully. The
sale of high bred jacks and jen-
nets, many from Kentucky, took
place late Wednesday afternoon,
and good prices were commanded.
Sales not heretofore reported are as
follows:
Narragansett, thoroughbred, sir
ed by imported Eclypse; first dam
Lorrilard's mare, Jessie Dixon,
owned by B. L. Wilson, Kentucky,
sold to G. f. Clark, 1925.
Bay Alfred, owned by James
Sims, sold to John Sims, $425.
Hambletonian Mambrino, owned
by Edmonston q Henderson, sold to
Jack Harrison, Galloway, s725.
Billy, owned by J. B. Botkin,
sold to E. w. Clark, 1896.
Grover c, owned by J. T. Leep-
er, Youngs Creek, sold to J.. A.
Potts, $31e.
Prince, Jr., owned by w. H.
Turner, Mexico, sold to j. M. Bak
er, s135.
Frank James, black jack, owned
by Edmonston & Henderson, sold
to ]. H. Detmer, $3.50.
Brighani, black jack, owned by
c. F. Clark, sold to J. J. Rober-
son, $500.
Young Legal Tender, black jack,
owned by Hiram Mckinney,
Cairo, Mo-, sold to Henry spurl-
ing, 1876.
John, gray jack, owned by w. G..
Sims, sold to q. M. Woolwine,
500.
Jack, black jack, owned by T. M.
Smith, Sturgeon, sold to C. F..
Clark, $500.
Henry Ward Beecher, black jack,
owned by A. M. Harrison, Mexi-
co, sold to VIM. Carter, $500.
Marengo Reveille, black jack,
owned by B. L. and T. M. Wilson,
Cave City, Kentucky, sold to Rob-
ert Potts, $655.
John Howard, Jr., sold to c. F.
Clark, s165.
Starlight, black jack, owned by
same, sold to D. F. Robinson,
Windsor, No. $3.50. q
Don Carlos, jack colt, owned by
same, sold to c. F. Clark, $500.
Gray jack, owned by McCann &
Campbell, Jacksonville, sold to
7. NJ. White, $565.
Flora Belle, jennet, owned in
Kentucky, sold to @. F. Clark,
$500.
Bay gelding, owned by W. T.
Leeper, Young Creek, sold to J. T.
Johnson, sSS.
Gray ,gelding, owned by C. c.
Harris, Columbia, sold to f. G.
Harris, Sturgeon, $50. {
Black Horse, owned by John
Jamison, sold to R. w. Edmon-
ston, 500.
Redwood, Jr., owned by Ed
monston & Henderson, sold to R.
W. Henderson, $3.50.
Paul Vane, owned by J. w.
Henderson, Concord, sold Ito Pike
County Stock Co., Bowling Green,
s151.
Hambletonian, Jr., owned by j,
10. Fry, Concord, sold to Lee
Boyd, Concord, $40.
Bruce, owned by Hiram McKin.
ney, Cairo, Mo-, sold to- Geo. R
Johnson, 1915.
Sallie Murray, block jennet, sole
to John Sims, $95.
The Senorita, jet black jennet
s55, to Bob Potts.
Black Maria, sold to 3. D. Har.
rison, 1925.
Catharine, sold to Bob Potts
$40.
Black Susan, sold to J. w. Rod
gers, $50.
Baby Girl, sold to John Sims
s115.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
CHINESE definition of q toboggan:
Welsh Walkee back milee

THE committee appointed to
secure the right of way is a good
one
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

BEFoRE the first of March every
foot of the right of way through
Audrain county should be secured.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

The residence of B. F. CLARK,
Ru.h Hill, was entered by bold
burglar Tuesday night. Mr.. Clark
was awakened and as he sprang up
the intruder showed fight. "A scuf-
fle followed, in which the thief put
out the light, escaping in the
darkness, taking Mr.. Clark 3 watch
and d small sum Of money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

THE real "boy wonder" is the
youth who would rather saw a
| stick of wood than haul sled five
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

THE committee to secure the
right of way should go to work as
one man. No one should stay at
home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Below are given correct answers
to the twenty-five questions con-
|cernine Missouri published in the
LEDGER February 10th and 1lth.
Strange as it may seem, not one Of
the lists was correct. When we
published the announcement we
supposed every school boy and girl
over 10 years old in Mexico could
answer each one correctly, but We
were mistaken. Louis Mason, Of
West Mexico, sends in the list
nearest correct, but soma Of his
are away off. The LEDGER will be
sent to his address one year. After
. few weeks another batch Of ques-
tions will be propounded and it is
20 b. hopedsome bright boy rgirl
may be able to answer them all.
Following are the questions and
answers, the latter obtained from
best authorities
l. What is the area of Missouri
6S, 735 square miles.
2. What is the mean annual
temperature?
A fraction over So degrees.
3. Who were the first white
men that entered MOP And in what
year9
fernando DeSoto and his fol-
lowers, in 1541.
4. Who gave the Missouri river
its first name, and what was it
called?
st. Phillip, by LaSalle.
5. When was st. Louis founded?
By whom?
By Pierre Laclede, 1854.
6. When Yves the first permanent
settlement made, and where?
AtSte. Genevieve, in 1755.
Z. In honor of whom was st.
Louis named?
Louis XIV.
8. How many State Senators
has MOI
Thirty-four.
8. How many State Representa-
tives?
One hundred and forty.
10. What is the population Of
Mexico2
AT present 5000; last census,
5O72.
IL. How many counties in MOI
One hundred and fourteen.
-. How many miles of railroad
in the State.
Latest report 5,07S miles.
13. What are the principal rail-
road centers?
st. Louis, Kansas City, Sedalia,
Mexico, st. joe, Springfield, Mo-
berly, Hannibal and Chillieothe.
IA. When was Mo. admitted
into. the Union?
In 1921.
Is. Where is the swamp region2
Southeastern.
16. Name some of Missouri's
wild animals?
Deer, wolf, fox, wr.d cat, mink,
weasel, other badger, raccoon,
rabbit, squirrel, opossum.
| IL. Are there many lakes in
MOI
No.
IS. In what county is the Con.
vent of the Sacred Heart?
st. LOUIS.
10. What county produces the
most wheat2
St. Charles; latest report, 1,124-
SIS bushels.
20. In what county is Kansas
City?
jackson county.
81. What mine in Mo. pro
duces !, 900, 900 pounds of lead an
nually?
| CRANKY.
| %. In what county is the nickl'
mined that is used for the United
Estates coin?
| Madison.
| %. What river valley is consid
cred as the mineral district of Mo-
1 Usage.
"a. How much older than st
Louis is st. Charles2
Two years.
%. Where is the deaf ant
dumb school? And at what tw,
, places are the Lunatic Asylums2
4 (D Fulton. (2) Nevada, st
, Joe, Fulton.
4 WLe lyo Yca G~.
Z when do ycu n art7 xplssa :loas ) inan
Ia your pa-ty2 Et..lt a;-seitst oi is'slsnt Q
bar;:sss have youg ia1s,s rofsie do you prefer
Upon raceiSt tsf al fsfssrcr 70 TO above quei
tious you II bs ssg,,z1ssi fsS-s Of xpr'se, VII
the loasstAx .ssst:sss.s ,s,,s. rSiss, q s's
ssis,ss; ri /, .,r q AMsIp9 .sisa ssssl .s; ss.s
j will save trouble. time and money. Amsuts VII
! call in person where pscessary. Parties no
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
What II She Does? I?

If91H tuf pHsFzsf1JIS f1tfzffHs
The Chicago, Hannibal and
Springfield il surveying q route
from MEXICO To HaIlsyilie. Cen
italia had bsttex hustls.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

THOSE who can give the right of
way will not stand in their own
light by not doing so.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Another enthusiastic, largely at
tended railroad meeting was held at
the Court House last Thursday.
Gov. Hardin presided. As usual,
a number of speeches were made
and several hundred dollars added
to the subscription list. The ne
cessity of securing the right of way
at once was urged and as result
A. G. Turner, VIM. Pollock, C. F.
Clark, A. G. Barnes and j. A. Alb
bay agreed to go northeast Monday
to secure it. Railroad meetings
will be held on the north line at
Beagles' school house on Monday
night and at Dyes ON Tuesday
night. Clarkand Bassford were ap-
pointed to solicit local subscrip-
tions on next Saturday. After the
mass meeting the executive COM
mittee met and resolved to push
the work of securing the right Of
way. This committee is now as
follows: A. G. Turner, A. G.
Hit, VIM. Kennan, j. c. Bass
ford, w. +. Reed, r. c. Graham,
IF. Clark, VIM. Pollock, II. F.
Woodward and N. F. Kilgore,
The subscription is now nearing
$50 900. It should be increased to
$50, 900 and the right of way by
March l..
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

WHAT sensible farmer will stand
in his own light by refusing the
right of way to the new railroad?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
Messrs. DIR. Mcwilliams, r. H.

Messrs. DIR. McWilliams, r. II.
Herman and w. II. Lee, delegates
to the Grand Lodge A. q. U. W.,
have returned from st. Louis,
where the session was held. and re-
ported the following officers elect
ed; III. l.. Rogers, Grand Master
Workman; s. A. Underwood,
Joplin, grand forcsaan; @. r. Bcog-'
her, Savannah, grand overscer;
David wilcox. Palmyra, grand
guide. DIR. McWilliams, Mexico,
grand watchman; Adam Thsir,
Hannibal, trustee. The representa-
tiycs to tho meeting Of the supreme
Lodge will be II. 4. Rogers, Char
les r. Wenneckcr and ID. IL.
Shields.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
syrup o. FIgr.

1t is Natures own true laxative.
II is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known TO
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; 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. ", 1889. (.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Marriage licenses were to-day
granted III. e. Weaver to Miss
Linnie Larimore ard Vim. Ash
ford TO Miss Leota Moser.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Who supports the church festi-
val? The young man. Who, from
his small salary, contributes to the
church concert, the church dinner
and the church bazaar? The young
man.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Elegant Silver sugar-bowl, Jos
Levy, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

Miss Ida Ricketts, viii leave for
Bsvier, NO., the first Of the week,
to visit relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23

D. r. FRANCIS will be the next
Governor of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
An Excellent Route.

Tourists, business lnen, settlers and others
desiring IL reach AMY pss la Central North
ern Montana. Dakota, Minnesota. or Puget
Sound and Pacific Coast points silSasd ipyesti-
gate regarding tile rates And advantages offered
than wa any other line js guaranteed. Accom-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1888-02-23
MEXICO. MISSOURI THURSDAY, FE.
POMONA POINTS.
A Champion of California Writes
an Interesting Letter About
His, State.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
WHEN HE WAS A LAD.
By r. C. FOssETT.

My grandpa is bent and wrinkle,l and gray
lie was eighty years old the other day
Ills cycsight is dim ~ d his right hand
shakes
Like u leaf In the storm that the north
wind makes;
But his heart Is young and he laughs with
glcc
AS he tells Of his boyish pranks to me,
For he loves TO dwell on long ago scenes
When he was lad in his early teens.
We stand by his chair when the dusk ID
nigh,
In the iireligh,'s glow, my sister and /.
And his thin face sparkles, his eye grows
bright,
While his tremulous voice thrills with
delight,
As he wanders back to the olien time,
'Beforc," says grandpa, "the world was sc
fine,
When the sch0olmastcr was the village
seer,
And the school only kept three months in
the year"
Grandpa had friend who will come nc
more
Another old man, almost fourscore--
And once they talked o 'er their school boy
days,
As ] sat at their feet near the fircside's
blaze,
And this old man clucAlcd and 10 grandpa
said,
As hc lii his pipe with coal bright.rcd
"Do you remember the fogging you got
For whispering across to Patience Scott ~
Then grandpa laughed, and after awhile
lie said To his friend. with = rogulsh smile
Il wonder, Jack, lift could have been you
Who once spelled vessel with w.
And stood two hours with your back 10
the school,
Adorned with IL card. This boy Is n fool,'
And they both laughed till they almos,
cried;
Then their faces grew long and bath men
sighed.
Gannlpa shakes his head and he says TO me
"The world Is worse than Il used to he.
And muse ON the past till my heart grows
sud-.
For times have changed since was lad.'
II the times have changed rs grandpa says
From what they were In those ancient days
The tales he tells by the tireside's flame
Make me think the lads are about the same
The foregoing poem from the pen oi
Mr.. PC. Fosseit, who was formerly con-
nccicd with the MESSENGER. shows that
he is making rapid strides in the ar, OF
verse making. The 7,lephone. published
in West Philadelphia, is used by Mr.. Fos'
scii To present to the world his precious
gems.
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
mig African Enterprises.

Considerable amounts Of American cap.
,tal arc being invested in some big African
enterprises. Tho railroad from DelaSoa
bay. the best harbor on the east coast Of
Africa, which is now completed for n dis
tancc of iifty.four miles inland, was built
BY an American syndicate under con-
cession from the Portuguese government.
Il will connect with the line 20 be built
from Pretoria, the capital OF the Trans
vaal. The largest trading company on
the Upper Congo. and the only one that
has yet sent two steamers 20 the upper
river, Il the Sanford company, which was
organized and until recently was managed
by Americans. Considerable Belgian
capital. however, Is invested In the com
pany. American engineers surveyed and
are now building the railroad from Loanda
60 Ambaca. which IA backed by the Portu.
guese government. Some American
money also Is finding its way into quartz
crushing machinery for the new gold
fields Of South Africa.-ch!cAgo News.
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
Reuuiescat in Pace.

Departed this life, on Sunday, February
Goth, 1883, Mrs. Erexine r. Truitt, beloved
wife Of Jesse T. Truitt, In the 0lst year Of
her age, aftcr short Illness. She was
stricken with paralysis on Sunday, the
18th ult., and died on Sunday morning
last about 0 o'clock. Her sudden and
untimely death was q severe shock TO our
community, and Il will he no short while
before the memory of Mrs. Truitt and
her loving daughter Josie, by whose side
In the p. Z. Churchyard. she was Land last
Tuesday afternoon, will be oblitcratcd
from our memories.
Mrs. Truitt leaves husband and four
children to mourn her death, they are Mrs.
A. d. Irwin, Miss Alice Truitt and Mr.
Saunders and Clarence Truitt.
She was kind, loving mother and wife
whose face ever bcaincd with the true
lovcliness Of her nature. She was never
happier than when engaged In doing some
act OF kindness for her family or her
friends, and TO say she will be greatly.
sadly missed, does not near express the
feelings Of those who were thrown in
daily companionship with her.
The bercavcd husband end children
have our earnest sympathy in this their
greatest Of Affections. Mothers cheerful
voice will never he heard again on earth,
for God has taken her TO lie with Him In
His Mansion beyond the skies where there
Is neither suffering nor sorrow, but ever
lasting happiness. You may see her again,
dear ones, II you live the lifeo the just. ;
Oh. What a meeting Il will be! when you
can all clasp hands around Ills glorious
throne.
When Deaths cold hand Is placed upon
mother we ask why, why is she taken, and
cannot understand the dealings Of m In
finite Wisdom. AS the autumn leaves
drop and enrich the soil, so are our dear
ones falling by the way and leaving to us
a golden heritage.
Our friend has crossed 10 the other
shore to join the immortal throng. She
has lefl desolatc hcarths,onc. a loved
companion, PROSTATE in his grief, refusing
to be comforied. She is ut peace, "whcre
the wicked cease from troubling and the
weary are at rest. Our life is scarce worth
the twinkling Of a star in Gods eternal
day, yet We should bow in resignation
to the Divine decree when the summons
comes. Not my will, oh God but Thine
be DONE"
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
A Ru.slan Merchant. sign.

Ipassed through onc OF the principal
thoronshfarcs Of st. Petersburg and OBJ
scrvc'l that the upper fronts Of many ot
the business houses were covered with cof-
fec sacks. Inquiry revealed the fact that
beneath those sacks were beautiful signs,
and the covering was 20 protect them from
the dust In summer time. induced .
merchant 90 show me one OF these signs
six by eighteen feet, partially mosa.c, y
portion painting. lie was chemist. AMI
there were pictures Of bottles Of ointment
and perfnmery; sick people and doctor
10 represent medicine; paint brushes AMI
samples Of the paint; insects on animals,
TO represent flea and like powders, and
pictures Of fancy articles. The sign would
DO o valuable acquisition TO the corcoran
art gallery at Washington, and must have
cost several hundred roubles even 20 tho
cheap hands Of a Russian artist.-Moscow
Cor. Cleveland Leader.
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
E'rom Newark.

Correspondence Of the MESSENGER.
Some of our citizens having sporting pro.
clivitics. rushed out to Mr. Purncil ben
mis- on Monday morning last at the first
blow Of the buglc To see n fox chase, but
poor rcynar,l was in n state Of i0rpidity
from which he could not be aroused, and
so our sportsmcn returned wet and muddy
and awiully disappointed. And they do
say some oi the gentlemen are wearing
Grape upon their hats in commemoration
of rcynar,rs death.
Our school is so oycr.crowcd with pu.
pills il is impossible for one teacher 10 do
justice by them. and the people should
make an eiIsrt To obtain the services Of
two teachers.
Capt. Jas. Bowen has left home for
Baltimore, where lie will embark upon
the briny deep.
The Jingle of sleigh hclls was heard
ON our streets this week though there
was moi enough snow for II good slide.
our gunnrrs have bounteOusly fe,i the
wild fowl alons the bay shore for several
days past They wchi daily to scatter corn
about on the mud 50 thai ducks II light h..
come tame and fat, hut the ducks gobbled
the corn aud departed for other shores,
and now the hays ARE gri,ving over the
expense Of buying corn and the flight of
the ducks. -
Democratic messenger., 1888-03-03
A Sensible Man.

\ gentleman Of good standing. who re-.
sides in one Of the upper districts Of this
county and wholly the way-is not n
subscriber tn the MESSENGER. although he
signiietl his intention To subscribe came
into our Office one hay this week In search
Of copy of our.last issue. Although we
were not able to supply his wants We nat
urally felt much curiosity Ia know just
what he wanted and finally upon being
asked the question he said Il have heard
considerable talk about wonderful stove
that walks. spi,s fire, and cuts up other
capcrs, hut don't believe IL. although ]
have heard about IL from numerous
sources" We told him as near as possible
about the mysterious ,loings of the stove
and our belief In regard io il. lIeleft ap.
parcnily satisfied hut still expressing u de.
sire To see what ihc MEssESoi.i, had to
say about IL. implying that whatever u
said he would rely upon. We thank him
kindly Tor the compliment and " he be-
comes subscriber We will do all In our
power To- adI isc him correctly and trust
he will never have occasion la regard his
confidence In our sheet M MISPLACED.