davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Tom Tumble Assaulted.

One A. A. Brown made last light
what was evidently intended to be
a deadly assault on Mr.. Tom Trim
BILE, one of the reporters on this
paper. The offense charged by
Brown against the reporter was
that he (the reporter) had. as was
his duty, reported for publication
a news item in which Brown was
justly charged with insulting a
lady IN the public dining room OF
. ~! The editor Of the Journal,
after carcfu investigation, found
every word said by the reporter as
to Browns disgraceful conduct to
be true.-Hannibal Journal.
Mr.. Trimbie's home, until the
past few weeks, was in Mexico
He has many friends and is we'll
known here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

The Mexico LEDGER does not
propose to handy words with it's
contemporary in regard to how the
nomination for Congress was OBJ
tanned. The support of the ticket
as nominated will receive our un-
divided attention from this time
on. We favor harmony and are
opposed to dead. locks, but want to
be put on record right here as being
opposed to making nominations as
this one was made-no matter
| whether our man gets it or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Conversational Committee.

Following is the Congressional
Committee for the Seventh district:
Franklin-James |. Jones and
DR.. ]. 2. Dunnigan.
Llncoln-Nat Dryden, John
Richards.
Montgomery-Henry Clark, Al
fred Davault.
Pike--H. L. Murray, J. c.
Briggs.
Ralls-E. Fl. Rails, w. 0. Gard
ner.
st. Charles-C. J. Walker, John
K. McDearman.
Warren-E. G. Middlekamp, ?,
Forisell.
Audrain-C. G. Daniel, E. d.
Graham.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

B. L. LOCKE will be elected to
the Council from the Second Ward
unanimously. Mr.. Locke consents
to the use of his name only because
his people are so anxious for him
to represent them during the pres
ent Council, when important mat
terS come up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
HE Is STILL ALIVE.
Amusing Denouement OF Marion
Watson's Supposed Death.

An item appeared in the LEDGEE
Thursday to the effect that Marion
Watson, we'll known here, had
jumped from the Florida bridge
and was drowned. A searching
party was at once formed and the
river dragged in vain for the re-
mains of the supposed suicide.
One of the principal reasons that
the body was not recovered is that
at the time the party was indus-I
tri,usly stirring up the abode Of
tho mud cats, Mr.. Watson was over
at Laddonia looking after his crop
of oats. He returned last night,
to find his family and friends
mourning for him as dead.
The way the mistake came about
was this: While near the bridge
on Tuesday evening, Mr. Watson
lost his hat--the one he wears
while at work in his mill. Having
his other hat in his hand he did
not stop to look for the old one,
intending to come back after it.
Soan after this occurrence he heard
ths.t his oats at Laddonia were in
bad shape and he at once set out
for that place to look after them,
without telling anyone of his in
tention. 1t is supposed that a
breeze caught up the lost hat,
landing it on the bridge; and SO it
was natural, when Mr.. Watson was
missed, to think he had dropped
his hat ON the floor of the struc-
ture and leapsd into the torrent
below.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

SOME old gentleman from Au-
drain and one from each of the ad-
joining counties will be invited to
address the old settlers reunion,
at Mexico, Sept. Is. Real old
fashioned talks are expected and
a glorious old reunion in every
sense of the word is anticipated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Tho Love of Notoriety.

Condemned Criminal--"Is the
scafTold in good order P''
Sheriff. believe il ~"
"And il the rope going to work
all right 20
Certainly"
There won't be hitch of any
kind. then -
"Not a hitch"
THAT just my luck. The
newspapers "on't give me more
tha.i half n colui1n ualcsr | die in
hnrrihle agony"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Ladies'.

J. A. Richardson, who is In
PRODUCING the best and simplest
system of dress and garment cut
ting, SO simple that child II years
old can learn to cut and fit their
own clothes in three lessons, will
cut a perfect fitting sieve pattern
for any lady that will send him
her address; will alse cut test lin
ings that will fit without refftting.
He is accompanied by his wife, who
will give instructions at their rooms
in the Windsor Hotel.
Agents wanted for the country.
DIT wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

THE Republicans of Missouri are
pursuing their quadrennial task of
chasing the Gubernatorial agnis
fatuus throughout the ia counties
of Missouri. They are tearing up
the earth over in Boone now. but
that staunch old stronghold of
Democracy will roll up a bigger
Democratic vote than ever, simply
in keeping with Francis total
majority.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
AS might have been predicted by

AS might have been predicted by
anyone familiar with its habits, the
obe-Democrdt took advantage of
the toss-up episode in the Seventh
Congressional District to make an
other on "Poor Old Missouri. In
one other feature besides drowsi-
ness, the Globe Democrat is abso-
lutely unique. No other newspaper
IN any other city ur State in the
United States. or anywhere in the
world, studiously ignores or be-
Titles everything that tells to the
advantage Of the community in
which it is published and from
which it derives its support, while
waschfully availing itself of every
opportunity for inquiring and dis
crediting that community and hold
ing it up to public opprobrium.
There are Democratic newspapers
published in Republican commu-
mites, and Republican newspapers
published in Democratic commu-
mites, but this does not prevent
them from feeling a proper local
and civic pride, and a local desire
to promote the interests and en-
hance the fame ofthose upon whom
they depend for their existence.
If partisan differences were gen.
orally productive of such enmities
and antagonisms that neighbors
were willing to defame and injure
one another because of them, the
fair fabric of the Union would soon
dissolve in turbulant anarchy. But
fortunately for other communities
and for the country at large, Missouri
is the only State afflicted with a
newspaper which reviles and de-
flames it because it will not submit
to political yoke which the news
paper itself revolts against as often
as it can muster the courage to do SO.
st. Louis Republic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Tall Carn-

10 Watts, of Audrain county, is
Dragging about some tall corn in
his field. The tallest stalk beats
the record by shaking its tassel fif-
teen feet and eleven inches above
the ground.-St Louis Republic.
The corn referred to is on the 10
Watts farm which now belongs to
Albert White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

"NoBLE Little Warren" did net
vote for Norton on the deciding bal,
let, our contemporary to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. "Noble Lit,
tie Warren" and its boss, or his
men, Friday and Saturday, had
nothing at all to do with the nom.
ination for Congressman any more
than they did with the nomination
for Governor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

We are informed that the City
Council will macadamize the street
to the Salamander works as soon
as the money to pay hyarant rental
for the last two quarters is set
os,Ja
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Yellow Jack.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, August 80.
The increase of yellow fever
patients continues. There seems
to be no stopping the plague, A
resolution was passed by the Board
of Health urging the depopulation
of the city. This will begin at once,
and all persons and families who
can leave will be urged to 60 to the
sand hills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Hals.I,a,e Harvest Excursions

To Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa,
Minnesota, Dakota and the PAM
hartdle of Texas will leave from all
stations of the Wabash Western
Railway on August 2lst, Septem-
Der llth and 18th, October 9th and
23d. Rale--One Fare for Round
Trip. Tickets good returning 30
days from date nf sale. For par
ticiilars apply Ia the nearest Agent
Of the Wabash n estern Railway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

THE City Council, with one ex-
ception, favors buying the Water
works, and offers s45, 900 in cash.
The company asked $4,000, but
may take the s45, ,0C0 in order to
settle the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

THE Congressional deadlock was
broken by the "hipping'' of a silver
dollar. Norton and Robinson, the
two strongest candidates Clipped"
to see which should withdraW.
Robinson lost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
The Baptist Association:

IIowLrNG GREEN, Mo-, Aug. 3d.
The Salt River Baptist Association
adjourned its sixty-fifth annual
meeting at this place to-day with
the following financial results:
Minute fund, $49.50; District Mis-
sioa fund, s475; State Mission
fund, s267,70; Foreign Mission
fund, s243; Home Mission fund,
sl27; Sunday School, s1S.l5; State
Sunday School, S53; st. Charles
Church. s400. The sixty-six an
nual meeting ofthe association will
meet on Tuesday after the FIRST
Sunday in September, 1859, at Sa-
lem Church, Lincoln County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

CENTRALIA is again coming to the
front with the assertion that the
c., H. & S. is sure to pass through
that town. Centralla and Centralia
people are nothing if not nervy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

THE little contingent which went
from Mexico to Warrenton to defeat
Robinson appear to be proud ef the
way 1t was done. We take great
pleasure in saying that the Above
contingent cover all in this
county who favor this mode of get
ting nominations for responsible
offices
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

THE Directors of the Mining
Company could make no mistake
by calling meeting of the stock
holders and consulting them in
regard to a compromise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Ii. jacobson. Manager,
I5-hf with M. MAYrIELD.
Francis Jsckson,an Qualities.

Mayor Francis of st. Lauis, who
has been nominated by the Demo-
Gratis for Governor Of Mis-
souri,, is the enterprising gentleman
who captured the Democratic
National Convention for his city.
He answers the Jacksonian quail
fieations in heIng honest, capable.
loyal 10 the Constitution, and a
hnsih,r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

Remember that vigilance is the
price OF life as we'll as Of liberty.
Only those who take good care OF
their health enjoy a ripe old age.
Those who wish to, should keep
their liver and bowels regular, by
an occasional does of st. Patrick 3
Pills, the bes. made. Sold by G.
r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
To my old Friends and the PUBLIC
in General.

Having again located among you
to raake this my permanent home,
i hcneby would respectfully invite
you to call on me, assuring you u
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 a!r lys ice cold
on tap. The place will be known
as before as "Jake's salron." /" In
addition to this We shall made
specially 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 I
am your obedient servant.
Ii. jacobson. Manager,
I1ST with M MAvr,rrp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
pirate manner.

he noblest man k-ow On earth
Are men whose hands are brown viii, tp:i
VINO, backed by no ancestral graves
ilew dowi the wood aud till the soil
And win thereby Il pr',hdef nanc.
.la.. follows kings nr warriors faiae
The werkingman wha''sv The task,
Wiit c*rvc tire s'one rr bear the hna
hey bsar upon tns-!i hon, 81 brow.
The roy Al siamp and seal nf Gvd;
AID wartliies their d,npS Of sweat.
THAN diamonds In s coronet.
tiG'i bless the Io!Il. wu;kingmep.
..no r'ar the cities 81 The I,ia:'p,
Wnr dig the mines. VII" hi,!id the Sifils.
Aud drive 'he coirntc C., of Tn" main.
God bless them for iheis tuiling bands.
Have wrought tho glory of the lands.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

WARREN county did not vote for
Norton on the deciding ballot as
announced in our dispatches Thurs
day
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Favors a Compromise.

To the hditor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, Sept and many
other stockholders in the Mining
Company are in favor of a COM
promise. We are willing to lose
what we have paid in rather than
60 into long law suit and run the
risk of getting beat. 1t looks to US
as though we could settle as easy
now as if we won the suit. If we
lose the suit Wolfe gets heavy
damages-if we win the suit we get
a little old iron. [ am informed
that Wolfe is willing to give up the
casing in the hole, worth easy $500
and take what is in sight. G.,
his tools, engine, etc. e.--and quit.
We take chances to lose $4,000 to
gain only a little plunder, worth
to us not over $500 by going into
a law suit. We have a good bed
of fire clay, worth what we have
paid out. If We stop new we save
the $4,000 in the treasury aud
Wolfe gets his tools and machin-
cry, which are depreciatlng in value
every day, and can 60 to work
again. Business is business and
as stockholder il looks to me best
for all parties that a compromise
should be effected al once. / think
most of the Stockholders favor il.
STOCKHOLDERS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

A NATURAL gas trust has been
formed somewhere East. A fresh
air trust is the next thing on the
programme.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

The Agricultural Wheel viii soon
sink into Oblivion il it becomes a
tool Of the Republican party. The
highest officials of The order bave
publicly denonced every attempt
to drag the organization INTO poll
tics. We trust and believe that
the efforts now being made by Re-
puhlicans to defeat the noble OBJ
jects of the Wheel will be repudiat-
ed Jefferson CITY Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
|, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1888.
Labor Day.
To the Editor Of the Ledger.

>" s''~ '-aitoE u 'He LttSef,
MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 30.-The
federation of labor has fixed upon
the first Monday of September of
each year as labor's holiday. All
trades unions or K. of l.. assem-
blies in the United States that are
connected with the federation will
observe the day. AS patriotic
Americans, we have the glorious
fourth of July; as Christians we
have Christmas and Thanksgiv-
ing and is not more than just that
labor, the creator of all wealth,
should have one day in the year
Set apart for itself. The Cigar
makers Union No. 30, of this city,
will observe the day in an appro-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

The 14th of September is the
last day you can bring suit for the
October term.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
Chas Marshall

Mr.. Locke this morning consent
ed to the use of his name by his
many friends. Mr.. Locke is we'll
qualified to represent his ward at
this time, when none but business
men of experience are needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
The Excellent Qualities.

OF the Delightful liquid fruit
remedy, syrup ~ Figs. commend
il to al! Mo- suffer from Habituai
C"nstipaiion, Indigestion, Piles,
etc. Being ~ liquid form and
pleasing 10 the taste. harmless in
lts nature, strengthening ar well
A. cleal.sing ia it. properties. IT IL
easily TAKEN by Id ai.,i snuhz, aud
truly beueiciai ia it, effects, and
therefore, the favorito family
remedy. especially with ladies AMI
children, who require gentle y,t
effective laxative. For sale by e..
X. Gibbs, druggist Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
3. L. Locke Petitioned.

The following petition was last
Saturday submitted to B. L. Locke:
VIZ, the undersigned citizens of the
Second ward, respectfully ask B. l..
Lock to represent us as Councilman of
said ward. We will prom our sup
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
the cuRE.
THE CRIPPLE.
Lovsil. Mass,
JAn. ~, 1855.

The prospect for fall race
meeting in Mexico is good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
THE CITY OFFERS cas- 900.
The Best it Will do-WiIl this be
the End of the Muddle?

Inc Ilty council met IN au)ourn-
ed session Friday to consider
the Water-works problem. Mr..
Ferris was absent on account of
sickness.
Mr.. J. f. Llewellyn appeared
before the Council and asked for
permission to run a switch from
the G. & A. railroad to the Sala-
mander works, along the south
side of jackson street. Permission
was granted and an ordinance was
ordered published making such a
declaration.
Mr.. Arnold explained the con-
dition of the Water-works muddle
to be about as follows: The Water
works Company first asked $52,-
500 in full for the works. The city
then offered $4,000. The Water
works Co. refused to accept this,
but offered to take $50, 900 in cash.
Several citizens who were present
were invited to offer suggestions or
express their opinions in regard to
what they thought best to be done.
Mr.. w. w. Fry said he was in
favor of buying the Water-works.
He said he was one of the 30 who
voted against the Water-works
and he did SO because he thought
the city should own the works in
stead of paying so much rental.
Mr.. Fry said he though the works
were cheap at $50, 600, and went on
and gave figures to show that the
city could save a good deal of
money by the purchase at this
price. He favored buying the
works at once. Mr.. Robertson was
called upon and said he had not
made up his mind whether it was
best to buy the works or make a
new contract for rental, but that he
thought in the long run buying
them would be the best if they
could be bought at a reasonable
price. He was not in favor of pay
ing any fancy price. He suggest
ed that the best way to find out
what the works were worth to us
would be to figure out just what
the works couldsbe built for to-day.
He was in favor Of employing an
expert who understood such mat.
ters, and in this way find out just
what the city was buying, and the
business conld be transacted in ar
intelligent manner. Mr.. Robertson
thought the people would be in
favor of buying the works as soon
as they found what they were worth
and could get them at a reasonable
price. Mr.. Worrell, Councilman
from the Third ward, was opposed
to buying the works at any price
He thought it best for the city te
pay rent and not go in debt $50,
GOO to buy the works. He said he
should oppose any proposition te
buy the works. Mr.. Arnold made
a motion that the $4,000 pro-
position be rejected, which was
seconded and prevailed unanimous
ly. Mr.. Arnold then moved thai
the city offer the Water-work'
Company s45, 900 in cash for the
works. Hit, Arnold and Angle
voted yes-Worrell voted no.
The City Attorney was instructed
to notify Judge Macfarlane, rep
resentative of the Water-works, ,tha
the city would give s45, 600 in casl
for the works.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

Mrs. Sims residence was esteT-
ed by robbers agaiE this week and
81 so was stolen. This is the sew
enth time this house has been en-
tered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
MaxwclJ's Mother Returns.

new YoRK, August 23.--MrT-
Brook. mother of Maxwell, sailed
for England this morning. There
were no friends 10 see the grief
stricken woman of.
II. q. Aistrop, better known 40
Jncle Bob, returned home from
Au,lrain c',unty Saturday week,
where be has been visiting friends
and relatives since last May. Mr..
H. reports the best acreage of corn
and oats ever known in that county.
Wsrrenton Banner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06

J. +. Gillingwater Is agent for tie
celebrated Eclipse sewing machine
for this and adjoining States. He
is now making arrangements 70
place il on the market in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06


A TRIp SOUTH. Mr.. l.. NJ. Mar.
tins prominent Iowa railroad man,
and Superintendent of the st.
Louis, Des Moines & Northern r.
Il. says: "On my return from a
recent trip South, where the water
was very impure, ! was attacked
with a violent case Of cholera NOR
bus. Having heard great deal of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy concluded to
Try it and with the most beneficial
results; within six hours | was
completely cure '.n No well regu-
lated household should ever be
without bottle of Chamberlain 8
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy. Sold 10y
G. r. GIBBS, Druggist,
d&w-tf Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-09-06
No 81. 600 Up At Al,

Ai'ih Wv pt- ts'iAio AAfpuOHtE
Drawing straws or Tipping PEN
MES for q nomination is not the
best possible way of choosing a
candidate for Congress, but it is a
great deal better than taking 900
ballots. There is no wrong done
when the candidates who got the
long straw withdraw in favor of
their lucky competitor with short,
and the plan is great deal more
Democratic, more Republican in the
decent sense of that word, than
any convention Boss Filley ever
held in his life. The pretence
made by Filley's subject in a
Pine street newspaper office
that there was anything staked
against the nomination when
lots were Cast for it in the Seventh
Missouri District has 40 shadow of
foundation; is a deliberate lie, de.
liberately concocted and uttered in
pursuance of general policy OF
slandering the State because it re-
fuses to accept Filley as boss, as
this Pine street organ has been
forced to do.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-10-29
CHINA o I R
Proposing to Cancel Her Treaties and Ex-
pei Our Citizens.

Proposing to Cancel Her Treaties and Ex-
pei Our Citizens.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27.-Adyices from
China state that the Chinese Times, com
menting OF the exclusion act, prints a
letter from a Pekin official that China
must adopt retaliatory measures and ex-
clude Americans from China. The feel
ing against the Chinese minister to the
United States is strong, and a mob at
Kwantung has e~ndeavored to wreck the
minister's house.
Tho letter of the official referred to
contains the following remarks. tsIf
the obnoxious American bill should be
carried into effect there will be no other
course open for China consistent with
her dignity as a nation, than to adopt re-
taliatory measures by prohibiting the
citizens of the United States from COM
ing to China. This will by no means be
proportionate to the harm done to the
Chinese interests in America, but it will
have to be done in order to show that
the Chinese can do something, and If this
will have no effect in bringing the United
States congress and the United States
government to reason and fairness, then
it will be a question for China to con
slider, whether 1t is not time for her to
cancel her treaties made with that
country, to recall her subjects from
there, to expel all the United States citi-
zens from this country, and to cease all
relations and intercourse, diplomatic and
commercial, with that country
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-10-29
Probate Notice..
First Publication Oct 25.

In the Probate Court of the County of Yank-
ton and Territory of Dakota, IS:
In the Matter of the Estate of Amanda III
Dawson, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Josiah B:
testament Of Amanda Nj. Dawson, deceased,
has rendered and presented for settlement and
fled in said court his final account of his ad-
said estate is ready for distribution and final
settlement and that Saturday, the 18th day of
November, A. d., 1858, being q day of q term of
this court, to-wit: of the November term, A.. d.
1883, at ten o'clock a. M, al the court room of
said court house in the city of Yankton. in said
county, has been duly appointed by said court
tribution therein, at which time and place any
person interested in said estate may appear
and file his exceptions in writing 10 the said
account and contest the same.
Dated Yanktop, Dakota. October 25th, A. d !,
TsEAnI L. ooEGLEToN, Probate Judge.