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Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
BEAVER DAM ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Mo-, April TO-
w. d. Harrison, who vas sick
with pneumonia, is much better.
Louis Edwards, of Fulton, was
visiting in the neighborhood last
week.
Miss Mary Farley returned from
Fulton Tuesday, where she had
been visiting friends for the past
two weeks.
Emery Miller, of Alton, Ill.,, is
cropping with Mrs. Hood this year.
The voters of Beaver Dam, at
their annual school meeting voted
a five months term of school COM
menceing the first Monday in Sep
TENDER. Mr.. S. Lundy was chosen
as director.
Beaver Dam Sabbath school re-
organized last Sabbath, Mr.. James
Offut was chosen superintendent.
l.. K. Crockett bought of John
Atkins, 40 bushels of oats at 30
cents per bushel.
Press Atkins sold to E. H.
Dicus, J. Howard and other, zoe
bushels of oats at 80 cents per
bushel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

LuC AoIlAdAA IAoutSs
Correspondence of the Ledger.
ASHLAND, Mo-, April S.-The
surveyors of the Chicago, Spring
field & Hannibal railroad have
just completed their survey from
Mexico through Boone county by
Ashland, to the Missouri river, to
a point about opposite the mouth
of Moniteau creek in Moniteau
county. They find the grade near
ly a level from Mexico to Ashland,
coming through a magnificent
farming country adopted to wheat,
corn, rye, oats, meadow and blue
grass farming; inhabited by a class
of wealthy Intelligent, enterprising,
farmers who live in homes of their
own, built two stories high of frame
and brick, we'll stocked farms with
thoroughbred Short-horn cattle,
good mules, fine horses and good
hogs. These farms are convenient
to the State University at Column
bia and the farmers get the advant-
age of good educations for their
sons and daughters, both.being ad-
mitted to all the school privileges
of the University annually. Many
car loads of hogs, beef-cattle, fruit
and eggs are shipped out every
year.
The surveyors speak of the PEG
pie along the route as polite and
hospitable an think it decidediythe
best route for a railroad they have
surveyed, and think the company
will do well by their road to locate
this way. PENCIL.
E.a-l E-1 ~ D~,,13, 70 "a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
The Celebrated Imported Stallion,


SIS to insure q mare In foaI. The
Clyde is the king Of draft horses. He
Is one of the finest draft horscs vest of
the Mississippi river. Ills sire is a
noted prize winner in the Scotland
horse shows. He has some of the best
strains of Clyde blood In him that are
in existence. lie has proved himself
to be a fine breeder.
Lowlander is q dapple bay, WHITE
hind feet and stripe ON face. Foaled
1888. Bred by Alexander Allen, Lock-
hill, Ringford. KircudbriRht, Scotland.
Sire Queenhiil (3932) by Pride of Gal
loway lGOD, by Gladstone t3S3), by
Young Campsie (929l, by Campsie ll0l,
by Prince (8O3,.by Clyde Q55), by CLYDE
1883, by Brovmfield Champion 1851. nv
G1aDcer 2nd [a371,by Glanc-f Isl 1851,
by siancer t335l Dam, NSnnie [3i7b1.
10y Prince Of kefvi 1851 ,grandaui, Mali
Of wnodhall, by Lofty l457l. by Scosg.
mar f747l, by King William 1887, by
John Anderson my 10 l400b by Byron
t102l, by Clylesdsle Jock [l72l. by
Glancer ID 1887, by Glancer, LIST 1881.
by Glancer 1851.
These horses, with the exception OF
Hambletonian Mambrino, will make tia.
present season at the farm OF TH0s.
HARRISON, 3l-2 miles east OF Aux
yasse Station, Galloway county, Mo,
Hambletouiin Nambrino will make
the present season at his old stand on
the farm Of ]. W. Henderson, 2 1-2
miles northwest Of Concord. Galloway
county, Mo. Mares bred &c these
horses 10y the insurance; money is due
when the fact il a~scertsined or mare
parted with or changed 10 another
horse. Colts stand good for the sea-
non. These horses have proved To b.
sure foal g~etters. Grass will be fnrnIsh-
I'D mares from 8 distance at IS cents
per week. All pains will By taken -
prevent accidents, but will not be re-
sponsible should any occur.
For further information address al
Auxvasse,
II, y. IL j. Harrison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

The ministers of this city have
written to the Kansas City Herald,
demanding publication of the name
of the Mexico preacher, who, that
paper alleges, owns a house of ILL
repute in that town, and rents it
knowing for what purpose tits used.
We are glad to know that 7. P.
Rixey, brother of W. J. Rixey, and
family, will move to Mexico about
May l., having rented the Plunkett
property in the Sixth Ward.
Tom is general agent for the Cdd
Fellows Mutual Aid Association,
and a clever gentleman, just such
as Mexico gladly extends greeting
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
A Fine Exhibit of Horses.

VANDALIA, Mo-, April 1.-The
breeders of fine stock of Rails,
Pike and Audrain counties held
their annual horse show IN this
city to-day. A large number Of
horses, consisting of saddle, har-
ness and heavy draft stations were
shown. The object of the show is
to get the horses together and give
the people some idea as to what
kind of stock we have in this part
of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
He Could Hold His Tongue.

A "mum social" was held in
Fulton the other day, the most
amusing feature of which was the
"mum" period in the middle of the
proceedings. Each gentleman pres
ent was required to keep silence
for a period of ten minutes, the la
dies to be at liberty to use any
means, fair or unfair, to make him
talk. The penalty of violation was
a fine of 5 cents. Ian Rodes was
beseiged during the whole time by
eight married and sixteen single
ladies. He endured untold agonies
and thought the ten minutes would
never expire, but managed to con-
troll his tongue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

A NEW FIRM.
New Goods and New Building
One of the Strongest and Best
Firms in the State.

Messrss Turner, Jackson IL Co.
are now open and ready for business
in their new store on the East Side
of the Public Square. This firm is
composed of A. G. Turner, late of
the firm of Harper Il Turner, A.
d. Jackson, late of the firm of
Jackson Il Massey, and Joseph A.
Potts, a leading capitalist of this
city. Their clerks are all first-class
business men and clever gentlemen
and we know of no stronger firm in
the West than that of Turner,
Jackson & Potts. They are located
in their new store, which is one of
the most complete in the city, and
would be pleased to see all of their
friends from every part of the coun-
ty, no matter whether they want to
buy or not. This firm proposes to
do business on the principle of
olive and let live" and "quick sales
and small profits" They solicit a
share of the public patronage, all
ways guaranteeing that purchaser,
can do no better for the money Is
where else in Mexico or in any
other town. Each department.
grocery, dry goods and clothing-is
complete and distinct, being under
the exclusive management of a
competent salesman, and no matter
with which department you desire
to do business your wants will be
promptly, c%ourteously and carefully
attended to-. This business house
is well located on the East Side
and, having been just rebuilt, is
one of the most elegant and con-
venient establishments in Mexico.
A general stock will be kept, divid-
ed into several departments. On
the first floor a fine line of dry
goods in the front and groceries in
the rear will be kept. The gents
furnishing and clothing department
will be on the second floor. A
passenger elevator, operated by
water power, will be put in at once.
From the plate glass front to the
e "a of the store the finishings are
of the finest kind. The store, in
short, is a model.
Besides the proprietors, A. G..
Turner, J. A. Potts and A. D. Jack
son, there will be employed in this
store At. Brown, Frank Turner,
Ennis Myers and Riley Marshall.
They are all experienced business
men, Mr.. Frank Turner having
long been identified with the mer-
camille interests Of Mexico. MI.
Myers has for years been with
Harper & Turner, while Messrs.
Brown and Marshall have been in
the employ of Mr.. Jackson for sew
eral months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

A very pleasant wedding occur
red at the residence of the father
Of the bride, J. w. Clement ESQ.,,
yesterday evening, April 10, the
contracting parties being VIM.
Derringer, of Montgomery county,
and Miss Ella Clement. A sump-
tuous supper was prepared. A few
friends were present, and it was al
together a very enjoyable occasion.
Mexico loses one of her most love-
ly young ladies; success attend
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

There will be a temperance mass
meeting at the Opera House next
Monday evening. Elder S. M.
Martin will deliver an address.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

There is yet no clue to the burg
lars who entered Clacher & Hills
hardware store Monday night. The
authorities r still working on the
case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Mr., George Kabrich is complet-
ing arrangements to put a plate
glass front in his Opera House. AS
the LEDGER has had occasion to say
before, every business house in
Mexico should be improved in this
way.
Jack Harrison, of Auxvasse, has
just shipped a Montrose colt to
Jno. Horner, a banker of Helena,
Ark, for which he received a draft
for $500. The horse was a two
year old stallion and worth every
dollar of the money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Jack Harrison SHIPPED a a of
horses to California Tuesday. They
are the finest lot of animals ever
shipped from this section, and will
bring enormous figures in the
Golden State.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

R. L. Wllburn left Tuesday
for a tour ofNorth Missouri in the
interest of the Household Sewing
Machine Company, of which he is
tate Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Died, at Rush Hill, April 6, Mrs.
Richter, aged II. She leaves a
husband. 50 years old. Her remains
will be inferred at ~Jonesburg to-
morrow Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Charley Harrison, out south of
town, lost a valuable horse last
Sunday by the animal choking it
self to death with a halter in a
stable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

The ladies ofthe W. C. T. u. will
give one of their delightful parlor
entertainments at the residence of
Mrs. W. o. Forrist, No. 22O East
Liberty street, Friday evening.
Admission Is cents, including re-
freshments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Mr.. W.. r. Carter, superintend-
ent of the track at the Fair Grounds
is doing good work. The track
will soon be in fine condition. Get
YOUR roadsters in trim.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Bob Hisey's lengthy gelding is a
good 'un. Bill Carter says it takes
two men to time him-one to say
"Here he comes" and the other
"Yonder he goes"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Harper & Rixey have just re-
ceived an immense stock of dry
goods. This enterprising firm still
occupies its large store in the Har-
per Block and will make low rates
on anything in the dry goods or
grocery line. Messrs. Freedland
and Henderson and Miss Belle
Inflow are still with this firm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Chief Engineer Williams spent
Sunday looking over the new sur
vey from Ashland to the river. He
is delighted with the country and
thinks the cost Of constructing a
road over this line very low.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Married Monday at the Central
Hotel in Wellsville, by Rev. C. H.
McDermond, of this city, Mr.. w.
D. Hendershott and Miss Dora E.
Cooley, both of Middletown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

One of Audrain's loveliest and
most accomplished young ladies is
to be married some time IN the early
future to a young Presbyterian min
lister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

ED. S. NJ. Martin has been APP
pointed State Evangelist for the
Christian Church. He will make
a good one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

The base ball park will be en-
closed by the last of this week, and
will likely be opened to the public
before May 1.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

A company is to be organized
here, with a capital of $4,000, to
operate the Salamander Friedrich
and Stove-lining Works, Mr.. Dix
on, the present manager of the
factory, to take $4,000 stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

The committee on bylaws of the
local Wool-growers' Association
met at the Court House Saturday
and adjourned to next Sat
urday at l D. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Miss Helen Blythe will be greet
ed by a fashionable audience next
Friday evening. Prices 35 cents,
80 cents and rs cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

John Torreyson, of Martinsburg
Mo-, has been talked of as a candi-
date for Sheriff or for the Legisla-
ture.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Ed. Clark has a couple of as fine
stations as ever were shown
"Pride,'' his imported Percheron,
and Bismarck" better known as
"Billie," a combined horse and
worth going a good way to see.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Don't fail to see advertisement
OF stock Q fgoods and good will for
sale at Martinsburg, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
STREET FAKIRS.

In my opinion, all existing Or
dinances granting the peddling or
street sale of various kinds of mer-
chandise by the class made up of
persons known as "fakirs" should
be repealed. They are in direct
conflict with the best interests of
our citizens, more especially the
merchsnts. While a small revenue
is derived from this source it is
best to protect those of our popu-
lation who are always with US and
who have done SO much to upbuild
our city, the business men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

WANTEp-The correspondence
of some respectable, middle aged
maiden lady or widow. Object,
matrimony. Address Geoge Lean
der. Moline. Nor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

THE Chicago Club has sold Clark
son to the Boston Club for $4,000.
This destroys the immortal Kelly's
claim to distinction as the only SO,
600 player in the country. There
are two of them now, and Boston
has both.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

A ~road-scraper should be put to
work at once upon the Boulevard
and the avenues leading thereto
while the ground is moist. The
road should be filled in and leveled
up and a heavy roller run over it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Judge Theodore Brace, of the
supreme Court, was a guest at the
Windsor to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Haynes was elected Mayor of
Moberly over Priest by about 500
majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

A much-needed oaken crossing
was put in at the Ringo corner to-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
Adm,Htstrster's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letter
testaInentary upon the estate of j. w.
Douglass, deceased, have been granted
the undersigned. Il. X Douglass, by the
Probate Court Of Audrain county, Mo.
bearing the date April 10th, 1855.
All persons having claims against said
estate are fequiredt 10 exhibit thrm for al
Iowanee to the e within o year
after the date or they may be preclndesi
from any benefit Of suc1 estate, sod a.
such claims be not exhibited within two
years from this date they Will ~ torevsr
barred. E.R-DoUGLA06s Aduln4pfne0k.
La Srnx
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Mrs. A. D. Bledsoe and children,
of Modesto, California, are the
guests of H. Wallace and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

L. M. Pease, formerly of Mexico,
has moved from st. Louis, Mo-, to
EnglewOod, n. J.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
Report of Committee on Bibles
in Public Schools.

"a 0ASAS
in Public Schools.
The M. E. Church, South, Dis
trict Conference assembled at Cedar
City in March, passed the follow
ing resolutions
First. WHEREAS, this providen-
tial government of ours was laid in
Christian principles, to be found
only in Gods revelation, main
tanned by our forefathers on the
crimson field, to be given to their
children as a second heritage, and
we believe that its perpetuity de-
ponds upon a maintenance of and
adherence to the principles con-
tanned in said revelation.
Second. WHEREAS, under the
present custom of our public
schools, the word of God is being
excluded therefrom under the
usurpation of papacy as represent,
ed on this free American soil, until
the children of i~lliterate and I'M
godly parents no longer hear the
inspiring and ennobling truths of
Gods voice concerning his people.
Third. WHEREAS, the tenden-
cies of the age and the policy of
our people are in favor of the most
liberal form of education; and it is
acceded by all cultured minds that
no one al be considered thorough
ly educated without a knowledge
of the history of the Jews and
other nations as set forth only in
the sacred scriptures.
Fourth. WHEREAS, we believe
that the development and propaga-
ton of Christian principles is the
highest purpose for which God
may use a people, and that its
greatest glory may come to a ma
ton through this channel. There
fore be it
Resolved, by this District Confer
ence, that we look with apprehen-
sion upon the disuse of the Bible
in our public schools and depre-
cate its RELOCATION exclusively in
the matter of education to denomi-
national institutions /; that we call
upon all Protestant denominations,
along with own people, to use
every good influence to restore this
sacred book to it's former place in
all our educational institutions,
that we request the higher confer.
ence of our church and the pastors
generally to press the importance
Of this matter upon the masses; ane
that we call the attention OF educa,
tors to the importance of a knowl
edge of the Bible, and deem an en-
ergy that has been SO c~onspieuou:
in forwarding the interests of Thu
human race worthy of general in.
tellectuai study.
By order Of the Conference.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

of exceptions. The matter will
come up again Monday. In the
meantime Armstrong will be in
charge of the local authorities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Mrs. McCubbin, of the fashion
able South Jefferson street restau-
rant, has the thanks of the LEDGER
boys for a basket of elegant ice
cream and cake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

WITHIN q week Mexico will
know whether the new railroad
Is 70 come here or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

w. E. Robertson and family left
Monday for Mosby, Clay county,
Mo-, to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
Inducements Extraordinary

We take pleasure in announcing the fact that
we have placed before the people the largest
and handsomest line of OVERCOATs in all
sizes and qualities ever brought to this market.
Our SUITS for dress and business are equally
as fine and durable. We certainly offer the
best inducements in boys and children's wear.
When we say we can save you money by
buying your CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS we mean it, for we know we
do so every day. We are at all times glad to
see you. Should you need anything, and we
believe you will, we can certainly suit you in
style, quality and, above all, low prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Mr.. Octave Holt informs us that
the Holt-Paul wedding will take
place next week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
AN INTERESTING SESSION.
The Old City Officers Give Way
TO tho New-Bassford's Ad-
dress--Apporntments.

There was not half enough
seats in the Council chamber when
the old members We're raped to
order at T:3O Monday, and as a
consequence the walls of the room
were lined with standing speeta-
tors. The years business hal
been wound up at numerous special
meetings, the last of which was
held yesterday afternoon, leaving
the old Council nothing to do but
listen to the reading ofthe minutes
and then give way to the officers
elected TO fill their places for a
year to come.
Mr.. Bassford, the newly elected
Mayor, was the first to be sworn,
after which Ex-Mayor Hisey grace
fully gave up his seat to his sue
cessor in 4 few well-chosen words.
The Aldermen was sworn together
and Recorder Tomiinson vacated
his seat by swearing Mr.. j. NJ.
Riley, who succeeds him. The
old Aldermen passed quietly out as
the new took their seats and were
called to order for the first time.
The new Mayor then addressed
the Council briefly, as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Coureii:
On assuming the duties of Mayor
of this city | fully appreciate the
responsibility resting upon me.
But when | look into the faces OF
those who are to be associated with
me for a year to come, and knowing
as | do their business qualifications
and honesty of purpose, 1 feel that
We car at least maintain all the
advancement made by our worthy
predecessors ; and 1 hope that we
may not only do this, but take sew
erat steps forward. You are well
aware that we a only expend
during the year an amount equal to
the revenue collected, and we are
consequently forced to economize.
The matter for our consideration is
this How is this limited amount
of money to be used? | would re-
commend that all
IMPROVEMENTS ON THE STREETS
or elsewhere be made of a sub
stantial character, and as to effect
most public good. | expect from
time to time to make recommended
tons for your consideration, hence
l will not go overthe entire ground
now.
l think the present system of
lighting the city cannot be improv-
ed upon; the only thing to consider
is the possibility of securing a re-
duction In the price of the service.
We must take no backward steps.
THE WATER-WoRKs IMBRoGLIo.
The city is now involved in a
lawsuit with the Water-works
Company, which, for the time
being, is practically out of the
city's hands, and well looked after
by our attorney and his associates.
During your term of office some ac-
ton on your part will probably be
necessary. When that time comes,
let me admonish you, be careful.
This is a matter of vital import
ance to our citizens and l doubt
not that you will never lose sight
of the fact that you are their SER
wants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
Wheat looks splendid.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. jeff D.
Ellis, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
OUR PUBLIC PARKS,

l want to say a word with re-
ference to our public parks, more
especially the beautiful gift of our
honored and progressive citizen,
Gov. c. II. Hardin, whose name
it bears. Let me ask you that ap-
preparations be made from time to
time for its improvement. We
cannot show too much apprecia-
tionof such a gift as Hardin Park.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12
Notice.

Notice. +.
Thereby repudiate anote for $40
held by A. A. Mcdonald and sign
ed by myself. He got the note by
Misrepresentation.
DIV 1t T. J. HOVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Born, to DR.. and Mrs. George
Dunbar, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

J. NJ. Menefee is ~overstocked
with furniture and will make you
the lowest prices. IF
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Ed. J. Sanford, of Slater, was in
the city this afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

The Knights of Pythias will
organize here on the 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

aUncle Dick Watts living sew
eral miles south of this city, died
yesterday, of pneumonia, aged SO
years. He was one of the pioneers
of this section. The funeral took
place from the late home Of the
deceased at 10 o'clock this morn
inc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

MEXICO is experiencing healthy
and steady growth this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-12

Born, to NJ +. and Mrs. Sam Dun
can, a girl.