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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
MRs. DoBYNs' DEAD.
Demise of the Young Wife of q
Leading Citiz II.

Mrs. Dobyns, the wife of Ben +.
Dobyns, a leading, well known cit
i2en, died at her home TN East
Monroe street at II O'Clock II, IN.
Friday, of. rheumatism of the
heart, after an illness of less than
twelve hours, Mrs. Dobyns con-
tractcd a severe cold Thursday,
but no serious results We're appre-
hended. Her condition rapidly be-
came worse, however, and at four
O'Clock, her illness had assumed a
serious fern. The attack was one
of acute rheumatism. Mrs. Dob
yns' heart was affected by the dis
ease and she expired at the hour
mentioned, after an illness of only
six hours duration in a serious
form.
The death of Mrs. Dobyns, com
ing as it has, SO utterly unlocked
for, is to be very much regretted.
She had been married considera-
bly, less than a year, having been
welded to Mr.. Dobyns at her
home in Millersburg, Kentucky,
March 81, last. Her maiden name
was Frances Clarke, and she was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Clarke, leading residents of Mil
lersburg. Mrs. Debyns was "a
years of age.
The remains were taken to
Kentucky at night, where they will
be inferred. The pail bearers were /:
Messrs. S. B. Cook, Henry F.
Woodward, c. A. Buckner, G. R.
Gibbs, w. H. COons and S. M.
Locke.
The LEDGER joins the many
friends of the deceased's relatives
in extending sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Volney Campbell, c. & A. line
man between Slater and this city,
was seriously injured Saturday
while at work about a car on the
South Branch. He was trying to
take a telegraph pole from a car,
when the side pieces gave way, the
entire load falling on him He was
borne down and pinned to the
ground by the heavy logs, where
he lay unconscious. Some men
working near heard the crash and
ran to his assistance. The poles
were taken away and Mr.. Camp.
bell removed to a neighborine
dwelling. The injuries are very
painful, possibly serious. DIR,
Campbell is widely related here:
and lives with his family in Wes'
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
ARRESTED FOR ABDUCTION
elimination of q Sensational CAL
laway County Case of
Kidnapping.

On the morning Of August 10,
Recorder Torreyson received the
following telegram
To T. t. T"rreyson, Recorder:
My daughter, Susie E. Craghead,
is under age; refuse license.
GEO. W. CRAGHEAD.
Mr.. Torreyson expected every
moment to see a giddy, young Cal
laway county couple drift into his
office and ask for a license, and he
braced himself up for a stern re-
fusal. Perhaps he even fixed up a
fatherly lecture for the romantic
young pair, or maybe he thought OF
some nice little joke to perpetrate
when the Callawegians descended
upon him. But the Recorder wait
ed and waited, and no sentimental
young couple came.
He felt very much put out over
the matter, and pocketed the tele-
gram with the vague suspicion that
he had been the victim of prac-
teal joke. But he hadn't for the
message was only the beginning OF
a sensation hat proved a veritable
whirl-wind for the Kingdom.
About the time the telegram was
received by Mr.. T%orreyson, it is
alleged that Miss Susie Craghead,
the rather attractive daughter OF
G. W. Craghead, was abducted
from her home on Hams Prairie,
this side of Fulton. Three young
men are charged with the crime,
and two of them, whose names are
Farris and Reeve, are in Jail. The
third vas arrested, but he escaped.
The girls whereabouts are un-
known ; in fact, she has not been
heard of since her departure. w.
c. Reeve, one of the, men arrested,
was found in a Webster county jail
the other day, charged with theft.
By the courtesy of the officers OF
that county he was given up to Dep
uty-Sheriff Berry of Galloway on
the great charge of abduction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Worlds Dlspansary Medical Association,
663 Main ST., BUFFALO, N. Z.
THE LAST WEEK.
United Workman Night and Gil.
more's Pleasant Surprise.
Presidential Night.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 17.-There
are some days whose entertaining
interest make them events in our
lives. Such are the closing days
of our great Exposition. Nature,
too, smiles upon US and usually
reaches her climax OF departing
glories in this bewitching month.
Each night this week the pre-
gramme will be Of unusual excel
lence.
Monday night was dedicated to
the Ancient Order of United Work
men, and the members were out in
force. Gilmore presented them
with a life-size portrait of Father
Upchurch, their founder, whose
recent death all regretted. 1t was
placed upon the stage wreathed in
flowers. During the performance
of a piece of music composed and
dedicated to this occasion by one
of the members of his band, it was
unveiled-a reverential hush came
over the vast crowd, which finally
burst into ~deafening applause.
Thursday night we had our pref
test picture. Prof. John Mah1er's
dancing class gave a lawn tennis
scene, handsomely set, while a
dozen beautifully costumed girls
and boys in their picturesque ten
mis- suits held pleasant court. The
figures were very pretty and were
led by Gilmore's full band.
French night, Wednesday, with
its glorious Marsellaise, drew
large crowds. The melodies Of
sunny France and the national
hymn created unbounded enthusi-
asm. During the interlude between
the concerts the Emeral. Cadets in
their bright Zouave uniforms gave
a splendid drill. Their colors are
real French tastes.
Thursday is the guessing for the
Presidential contest and is going to
be a lively one. The Democratic
victory of two weeks since has
aroused Republican interest and
they are enlisting all their strength
in this exciting contest. -Four
magnificent prizes are offered, each
visitor as they enter receiving a
badge, which will of itself give to
the hall a carnival appearance and
be to each wearer assign of political
preference.
Friday night the people Of St
Louis tender Gilmore a benefit
Saturday, the closing night, viii
be the event of the season. There
will be no parade as in former
years but something is promised
which as yet remains a profount
secret. Bits of personal gossip arr
} going the rounds that it will be il
the nature of personal surprises t.
; Gilmore and some of the mos
5 deserving of his men. I was tol'
, by a prominent jeweler the othe
day that Gilmore's medal decora
/ tions weighed just 5 lbs. He boast
| that he wears the exact numbe
worn by the Gar of Russia, but @
course Incompatible in value.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Reducing The Surplus.

The disposition of the Surplus
in the U. S. Treasury engages the
attention of our Statesmen, but a
more vital question has u atten-
ton, and that is the reduction of
the Surplus Consumptives. Since
the discovery and introduction of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, there has been marked
decrease in the mortality from this
dreaded disease, and it is possible
to still further reduce the number
of Consumptives. How? By keep
ing constantly at hand a bottle OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery and us.
ing according to directions, upon
the appearance of the first symp-
toms, such as a Cough, a Cold,
a Sore Throat, a Chest, or Side
Pain. Taken thus early a cure
is guaranteed. Trial bottle free at
j. +. Llewellyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
OYSTER Supper.

The ladies of the Christian
Church at Auxvasse, Mo-, will
give an oyster supper in the room
south Of the bank, on Tuesday
evening, Oct. %. Oysters served
in every style. Ice cream, cakes
fruits, candies, &c. Everybody is
invited. l. o. o. F. and A. o. U.
w. lodge rooms will be used for
promenades,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Notice Of Election.

Notice is here by given that there
will be a meeting of the Stock
holders Of the Mexico, Missouri,
Water-works Company at the office
of the Secretary of said company
in the city of Mexico. on Wedaes-
day, the Oath day of October, 1888,
for the purpose electing five direc-
tors to serve during the ensuing
year. Polls will be open at said
place from the hour Of 8 O'Clock
a. M, until II o'clock m. of that
day. G. B. MACFARLANE.
E. r. CUNNINGHAM, Pres't.
Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
A WORD OF
AN AFFAIR.
Mrs. George A. Morris Recep.
ton to Her Lady Friends
Yesterday Afternoon.

Mrs. George A. Morris gave a
lovely reception at Lakeview from
3 to 6 p. M, Friday afternoon
to IT'S ladies. She was assisted by
Mrs. 7. c. Ready, her mother,
Mrs. Belt, Mrs. Ian B. Morris,
Mrs. C. B. Morris, Miss Saunders,
of st. Louis, Miss Myers, Miss
Bessie Lakeland, Miss Julia Nor
ris and the Misses Morris.
The handsome residence was
fairly aglow with mellow gas light,
and the rooms were beautifully
decorated with flowers and rare
exotic plants. The chandeliers
were heavily festooned with
smilax and the broad stairway was
a great mass of green. An i'm
mense basket of flowers formed the
center floral decoration of the hall,
and another beautiful bank OF
blooms rested in the music room.
The dining room was wonderfully
decorated in green and the
chandelier and epergne were cover
ed with smilax and flowers.
The elegant refreshments, fur
nished by Spilkt, of St. Louis,
were served in courses. The
Charlottes were served in tam
bourines and fancy cups.
Exquisite music was furnished
throughout the reception by the
Ferris Grand orchestra, under the
leadership of Prof. S. P. Ragsdale.
Mrs. George A. Morris, the hos
tess, wore a black silk gown, trim
med with jets. Her hair was dress
ed high, with aigrette of delicate
blue diamond DIS.
Those who assisted in the recep-
ton, were attlred as follows:
Mrs. T. C. Ready, black silk
gown, trimmed withe dead jets;
diamonds.
Mrs. Belt, black silk and white
tulle cap.
Mrs. Ian B. Morris wore her
wedding gown of cream Duchesse
satin, with embroidered founces
and Duchesse lace; diamonds.
Mrs. c.. B. Morris, handsome
combination suit of suit in plaid.
Miss Myers, shell pink Ria
DANES silk.
Miss Saunders, white null with
bibe waist and surah sash.
Miss Bessie Lakeland, white silk
and null.
Miss Alice Morris, blue dotted
Brussels net, ever skirt.
Miss Morris, white satin and
silver brocade.
Miss Julia Morris, cream satin
and lace.
Among the guests were: Mes
DANES E. K. Miller, Green Clay,
Forrist, Guthrie, Yancey, Lamar
tine Lakeland, Norman Lakeland,
Lakenan, Pinckney French, Walker,
Russell, Lawder, M~acfarlane,
Locke, Jos. Morris, Elliot Cum
bingham, Earl Cunningham, c. R.
Gibbs, VIM. Pasqueth, Jos. Lup-
ton, r. Hisey, T. P. Rothwell
Ben Cauthorn, w. W. Fry, E. S.
Wilson, S. P. Emmons, 7. P. and
j. w. Rixey, Warren Harper, J.
M. Marmaduke, Lizzie Hicks, Joe
Moore, E. d. Graham, Robert
Graham, Mark Pitcher, r. NJ.
White, McClelland, McMurray,
smothers, Ben Johnson, Al. Turn
err, Misses Spence, Talbot, Hit.
Pollock, Buckner, Hiner, Wood
ward, Lakeland, Morris, Menefee,
Russell, Myers, Peague, Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Attention. HaaI.GroMers.

To John X. Brown, President Audrain County
Wool-Growers' Association.
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo-, Oct.
13.-DEAR SIR:-With kindest re.
CARDS | accept your very kind in.
vitation to meet with and speak te
the good people of Audrain county
on the wool question, at the Ceur'
House, Mexico, Mo-, Oct. 25th, a
2 O'Clock.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. H. WALLACE,
President Missouri WOOL Growers
Assn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
j. f. Miller for Constable.

J. F. Miller has concluded tc
again become a candidate for Con.
stable of Wilson township, as J,
w. Stephens has Withdrawn. Mr..
Miller came within seven votes Of
securing the nomination. He asks
those who supported him then te
come to his assistance in Novem.
Der, and as many others as car
conscientiously vote for him
Some of the best citizens in hit
township wish him to run, as the
follo"ing card will show:
We, the undersigned, ask J. F
Miller to become a candidate again
for Constable of Wilson township
VIZ know him to be an honest anC
industrious young man, and wei
qualified to fill any office he may
aspire to. FL. B. BUSH.
S. s. NORTHERN.
T. S. WISDOM.
JAMES CHAPMAN.
W. HENRY You've.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
A Pleasing Laxative.

Whoever has taken HAMBURG
FIGS will never take any other
kind of laxative medicine. They
are pleasant to the taste, and are
sure in their action, a few doses
curing the most obstinate case oil
constipation or torpidity OF the
liver. % cents. Dose, one Fig.
Mack Drug Co., N. Y. G. A.
Bucknsr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The Warrenten band returned
from Mexico yesterday, where they
had been Wednesday playing for
the Democratic rally. They were
pleased with their treatment while
there, and say there were fully 10,
000people that participated in the
torch-light procession that night
Warrenton Banner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
PuhIie Salaf

The undersigned will sell at pub.
lie auction, on his farm, z miles
northwest of Mexico, on Tuesday
Oct. %, 1888, the following de.
seribed personal property, to-wit
$50 head of cattle, consisting Of 8.
year-old steers, 2-year-olds, year.
lings, calves, COWS and heifers,
Also. brood mares and mules
Terms made knewn on day of sale
G. P. WADE.
The farm, consisting of 524 acres
is for rent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
a or stolen.

Frem rear of Llewellyn's drug
store, on the night of October 18th,
a dark brown mare, about 10 IL
hands high. star in face, shod all
around. Had bride and saddle
on. Liberal reward for her re-
turn to d. T. Hurdle, 2 miles and
a half south OF Thompson, Mo.
q 1t wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A Cleveland and Francis club
was organized at Rush Hill Thurs
day night. William Kendall is
president and j. P. Veerkamp,
secretary. The club is in a flour.
ishing condition. Public speak
ing will be held before the erganiza'
ton Monday night, Oct. 20. Greer
Clay and w. H. KEENAN, will likely
speak.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. Carrie Culwell, of Ashley,
Mo-, and Mrs. E. B. Tully, OF
Cyrene, Mo-, are the guests of
James Lazear's family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The zinc guttering on the City
Hall is being removed. 1t will be
replaced by slate, 80 that the roof
will be entirely Mansard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
A Specific for Heart Disease.

DR.. Flint's remedy removes the
danger of sudden death from heart
disease, and cures long-standing
cases of disease of the heart bring
ing back health and strength.
Descriptive treatise with each bet
tie; or address Mack Drug Co., N.
7. C. A. BUcKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Judge Sumner left with j. 4
Sumner Wednesday for Vernon,
Texas, where he will spend the
winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Green Clay, Dick Norton, c. e
Clark and F. r. Jesse will speak
at Crow school house, Cuivre
township, on the night of October
%; they speak at Farber on the fol
lowing night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Twelve acres of land 8 miles
north of Mexico were sold at the
Court House under a deed of trust,
F. V. Gentry, trustee, Satur,
day, for 800.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment is unequalled for old
chronic sores. Many s have
been permanently cured by it. For
sale BY G. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The meeting of the Missouri
Trotting and Pacing Horse
Breeders Association will take
place at Sedalia the last week in
December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Miss Nellie Bush and Mr.. j.
Kirker Smith, of Fulton, were
married at the home Of the BRIDES
parents in that place Wednesday
at s O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

A horse belonging to D. 7. Hur-
die, of Thompson, was stolen from
a hitching rack in the rear of the
West Side Wednesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Col. Hudson, of Saline county,
bought of VIM. Stuart, under
an old contract, 107 cattle, weigh
ing 1903 pounds, at $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Chappell
have removed to Browns Station,
Boone county, to live.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Services will be held at the
Monroe Street Baptist Church Sat
urday and Sunday by Ed. Car
tor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Rock has been spread on West
Jackson street from Olive to Depot
street. Half the street is already
macadamized.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
A Singular Coincidence.

FfOII tHs hauSdS UIty IIIleS.
Mr.. F. M. Lowe, prohibition
candidate for governor Of Missouri,
has sent the following letter to Hon.
David R. Francis, the Democratic
candidate
KANSAS City, No., October Is,
188S.-Hon. David r. Francis, St.
Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: So you
are again a father. Accept con.
gratulations. Singular coincidence
On the same day at our home we
welcomed a little stranger, SO while
there is another Democrat at your
house there is another Prohibition
lists at mine.
Respectfully yours, f. M. LOWE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The funeral of Robert Williams,
who died at his home south of this
city Friday, took place Satur-
day. The remains were in
tered in the Lockridge graveyard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The preliminary examination OF
Jennie johnson, who poisoned old
"Aunt Mary" Johnson, will be
held on the 25th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

John A. Craig, who weighs 792
pounds, is the largest man in the
world. He married at the age Of
II, and is now 80 years old. His
home is at Iowa City, Iowa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

B. b. Runkle, of the LEDGER,
attended the big rally at Vandal1a
in the interest of this paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The poll books for the Novem,
Der election are ready and in the
hands of Sheriff Atchison for dis.
tribution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Judge Edwards, the Republican
candidate for Congress will speak
here on the 25th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Miss Annie Cannon, of Mont
gomery county, is visiting Mrs.
Tom Rixey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

The Wellsville Neus is two years
of age and as bright as any two
year old you ever saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
To my old Friends and the Public
in General.

Having again located among you
to make this my permanent home,
l hereby would respectfully invite
you to call on me, assuring you a
hearty welcome. We have opened
a very fine bar-room in the West
block, stocked with the very
choicest old liquors, wines and
cigars; Lemp's beer always ice cold
on tap. The place will be known
as before as cakes saloon" In
addition to this we shall made a
speciality to supply the public
with liquors, wines and beer for
family use. The stock is very
large and consists of all the lead.
ing brands. We offer the same by
the gallon at wholesale rates,
Trusting to receive an early call
am your obedient servant.
ii. JACOBSON, Manager,
15-tf with NE. MAYFIELD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Robert Wade, of Youngers, at
tended the grand rally and was de-
lighted with what he saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Wanted, Sheen.

Wanted, 80 ewes to winter on
shares ; plenty of pasture and
field. Address box III, Mexico,
Mo. 27-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Elder Woody has returned to
this city from St. Charles, to re-
side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

1t is reported that Nat Dryden
Esq, of Troy, Mo-, will remove to
this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. T. S. Riley and mother,
Mrs. G.. n. Wales, are in St. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Fresh oysters, Booths extra
select, large size and full cans ; also
small oysters for soup, just SO good
and less cost. d&w
WIN. LLEwELLYN, grocer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

When you desire a pleasant ply
sic, try st. Patrick's Pills. For
sale by G. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Mrs. J. J. Winscott is the guest
of Sturgeon friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Will Patterson is home on n visit
to his father, \. M. Patterson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

John II. Field has sold his trot-
ter for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Cauthorn, a boy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
TUE LEDGER.
THURSDAY, OCT. %, 1855.

Mrs. S. NJ. Gilbert is visiting in
Moharly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25

Rev. John Wayman, of Mem
phis, Mo-, is IN the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-25
Married an Indian Girl,

A special from Standing Rock,
OAK, says: Henry Ashburten, son
Of a wealthy manufacture of Leeds,
England and a Sioux maiden,
daughter of a leading Sioux chief,
were married Tuesday evening &C
cording to Indian fashion. Ash
burton is one of a party of tourists
who recently came into the reserve
to hunt. Immediately after his ar
rival the young savage began to
show her preference for him, and
he, notwithstanding the remon-
strances of his friends, seemed no
wise insensible to her charms.
When he found that according to
Sioux laws he must become her
brave, he was only too happy to
abide by the law and make the
pretty squaw his bride.
New Suits Filed-January Term.
F. H. Cordner..vs. Jno. B. Myers,
damages.
G.. w. Carr VS.. Eliza Carr, d.
vorce.
Jno. B. Gregory VS.. Josh James
ct al.
Jennie Hit VS.. Simon Landers,
replevin.
Urban Weimer va. F. T. Hulett,
attachment.
A.. Cough VS.. Frank T. Hulett,
attachment.
Hiram Mckinney VS.. e. R..
Johnson ct al, note.
Patrick Reynolds VS.. Matthias
MCGOWAN ct al, partition.
APPEAL CASES.
r. B. Hooton VS.. Audrain Co.
Fair Association.
j. R. Fritts VS.. R. w. McClelland.
B. III. Robinson VS.. Mexico Brick
and Stove Lining Co.
, 1888-08-14

But did you honestly ever find anybody
you would like better than YOURSELF There
are many more beautiful women, but we are
not women, thank God. There are many
much moro manly, more handsome, more
virilistic men than we, but are they in their
entirety more satisfactory to us than we are
TO ourselvesl | trow not. Whyf Do we
think we are any brighterl Hold on a mo-
ment, do l think l am any brighter than
anybody elsel Do l think 1 am any hand
somerl Do l think my muscles are any
harder or my nerves any more sensitivel Do
| esteem myself, as a personality, more at
tractive than anybody elsel
To othersl No. To myself You may
bet you life. l wouldn't exchange my per-
sonality, from the bald top of my shining
head to the uncalloused heel upon which 1
ztep, mind, body and estate, for hat of any
man who walks God footstool.
Whyl l give it up. We are built that
way. If it wasn't for that self sufficiency
how could we livel II l envied Fred May his
strength would l be satisfied with my owni
If l admired the hairy head, the bullying
eyes, the red cheeks, the youthful neck, the
superb physique Of any other man, how
could l meet the exactions of yesterday, to-
day and tomorrow The doctrine of com
pensation is with us, like the poor, always.
/ don't mean to say that my bald head pre-
sents the luxurious crop of his imperial nibs,
the hairy boy from Hairville. I don't mean
to say that my 100 pounds of more or less
virility is the equal of the 200 pounds of his
lazyship, who has nothing to do but to spend
papa's money and float the yacht of givedom.
Far be it from me to argue that the fifty
years' experience on which l trade is the
equal of the thirty years of observation Of
Mr.. Clovercheek from Redtown.
Rut whit does the Creator mAan nv i'm
planting in my breast, and therefore in the
breast, not TO say breasts, of every reader,
an absolute contentment, satisfaction with
the personality with which we are endowedl
1t must mean something.-Joe Howard in
Boston Globe.