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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26


birds" room, where such long meetings
were held consultations included) that
the smaller ones could hardly imagine
what could be going on, but st last their
minds were set at rest by Willie, who
said he thought they were writing let
ters to Santa Claus.
It was the custom of each one to write
letter to Santa Claus, from papa down
to little Ralph, whose numerous wants
were chanted in mammals ear, who took
particular care to note each one, even
though the majority Of them were
rather outrageous, such as a 'toy
monkey what's bigger'n Uncle Toms
horse"
Amidst the joy and laughter, when
excitement reigned among the children,
Mr.. Branton slipped quietly away. In
the midst of an exciting game the sound
Of bell came from somewhere in the
region of the artificial fireplace, and
little Ralph dropped his toy blocks and
looked up at Madge with such q happy,
excited look that she kissed the flushed
cheeks and said: "Yes, you little rascal,
Santa Claus Is coming"
Sure enough, bounced bang! slami
came q jolly-looking Santa Claus down
q queer sort of chimney, and after a
vigorous attempt at blowing his nose,
described his long and tedious journey
to the excited audience who were listen
ing with noiseless anxiety when the
wel1-known voice of the smallest mem
ber of the assembly broke the silence
by saying: 80, Santa Claus, did you
get my letter."
'.Get your letter! Let me see," he
said, as he fumbled around in the large,
roomy pocket and fshed out q rather
crumpled piece of paper, with Ralph's
letter written on it, in the delicate
handwriting Of the ''hother-bird."
''Did you get mine, too?" asked one
and all of the children, as the excite
ment began to deepen. He displayed
them all, even Bertha's that had been
| sent off in such hurry.
Then one by one, Santa Claus handed
out the well-flled stockings, and oh, how
mysteriously beautiful it did seem to
one of the little girls present, who could
| not resist the temptation to plant .
| sweet kiss on his forehead and whisper
In his ear that she loved him and wished
he could come to her house next year.
The promise that she received, as well
as all the beautiful presents, made her
80 happy that she would fain run home,
and tell mother all about it before it
| was through.
| All! yes, dear readers, 1t did them all
good, and made them feel happy to
think that their sacrifices had made q
Merry Christmas for this little girl, and
their hearts really felt the words "God
loveth cheerful giver."
| This kindling Of brotherly love In
their hearts did not blaze for short
time and then die out, but burned
steadily, till the dingy brown house
blossomed under the care Of more than
one little hand, and more than one sad
heart frightened from the remem-
brance Of Bertha and the Christmas
Eve, when they all learned how much
a sacrificing act and the helping hand
contribute to the happiness of the
heart. And the beautiful words of the
Saviour echoed through their minds:
"Inasmuch as ye have done 1t unto one
of the least of these. my brethren, ye
have done 1t unto Me."-Kate Tinker,
| In N. Y. Observer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

You don't find the blood-suckers
or chattel mortgage fiends of Mex.
leo taking any part in the move fol
the Fleet school, paper mill or the
Christmas distribution to the poor.
Thank the Lord, there are only one
or two of this class in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

girls, too, Come, children" she con-
tinued. ticome and help me, for shall
need much assistance. Madge, you can
finish this scent-bag, while go down.
town for few miscellaneous articles"
"I,et me go, too, mamma; I have ten
cents ia like to spend for the little
girl. p said Mabie, generously giving her
last dime that she had planned TO spend
for something else.
Led by Mable's example, one and AL,
from fat little Baby Ralph, who toddled
after his penny bank, to sixten-year-old
Madge, who generously gave quarter,
sAgeray contributed to the new fund.
'.0h, thank yoa. my dears; that was
truly noble, and you wili receive your
reward from the One who said: 1T Is
moro blessed to give than to receive
Come, Mable, you can go with me, for I
shal1 need your assistance now that my
spending sum Is SO much larger she
aid, With . smile, for she only knew
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
well, nothing

ANY attempt to draw the LED.
GER into the DR.. w. V. Walker
Intelligeneer-scarlet fever contro.
versy will prove fruitless. Every
statement made in the LEDGER in
regard to this matter was authoriz.
cd by DR.. w. V. Walker himself.
If he has made more than one
statement in regard to the matter
which we do not assert-he has
no one to blame but himself. II
there was no scarlet fever, why all
this sensatIenalism and gratuiteus
newspaper gush +? If there was
scarlet fever, why were the child
rem of the public school and the
community at large allowed the
chance to take such q deadly dis
case? When Prof. Mcmillan,
anxious to protect his school, asked
DR.. Walker if there was scarlet
fever in town, was he told yes? No,
by any means. Were the children
Of the neighborhood advised 10 stay
away from the house? No, sir,
Did DR.. Walker advise . private
funeral2 No, sir. Did DR.. Wal,
ker advise other children in the
family to stay away from school ?
Not that any one knows Of. Oul
contemporary and DR.. Walker can
arrange the matter to suit them
selves. DR.. Walker or docter any
body else to the contrary notwith-
standing, the LEDGER sticks to
what it said and can prove that
every word it attributes TO DR..
Walker is true, and he will not de-
nyit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

WHENEVER a certain editorl?)
who does not live thousand miles
from Mexico, wakes up in the
morning with the dyspepsia, or
piles, or scarlet fever, and after
eating a heavy breakfast. is ont of
humor with himself and the rest of
mankind, and knowing that he
dare not swear at his wife, pitches
into the LEDGER in order to vent
his spleen, he puts us in mind of
well, nothing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Northeast Editorial Association.

Northeast Editorial Association.
The Executive Committee of the
Northeast Missouri Editorial AS
sociation will meet at the Laclede
Hotel, in st. Louis, at 10 a. In., on
Thursday, Jan. 23rd. The COM
mittee is composed of the follow
ing: President, R. M. White,
LEDGER, Mexico; First Vice-Presi-
dent, Griffin Frost, Democrat;
Edna; Second Vice. President, A.
w. Brock, Republican, Macon !;
Third Vice-President, M. s. Good
man, Sentinel, Clarksville Record
ing Secretary, H. C.. Chinn, Neaos,
Canton, Corresponding Secretary,
R. H. Womaek, Democrat, New
London; Treasurer, John A. Knott,
Journal. Hannibal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
ali the poo

WHENEVER a newspaper endeav-
ors to protect the reputation of any
physician at the expense of the
public, at the same time jeopardiz
ing the life of the children of the
community, ''its existence becomes
o public nuisance"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
A Administrators Netics.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
I. N. Hathaway, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain county, Mis-
souri,, bearing date November 81, 1889.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator
within one year after the date, or they
may be precluded from any benefit Of
such estate, and If such claims be not
exhibited within Two years from this
date they will be foIever barred.
35-4t w. 8. HATHAWAY,
Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Prof. Fleet Resigns.
Pan, tho Golnn,hia Hasald


Frof. Fleet on last Tuesday ten
dered his resignation as professor
of Greek in the University, to take
effect next July, his purpose be-
ing to open at an early date
school for boys in Mexico.
Prof. Fleet has occupied the Greek
chair for the past eleven years,
and to say he has filled it with ac-
ceptance Is but to repeat what
would be the testimony of every
board of curators, of every faculty
and every student connected with
the University during the period
and at all familiar with his work.
He will leave the University
against the protest o. the curators.
but with the good wishes of every
member of the community. While
he has been a valuable professor,
he has been a most useful and pop
ular citizen. Mexico has obtained
a great acquisition in him, and that
his new educational enterprise will
be a success none who know his
abilities as an educator and his
eminent practical sense will doubt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Notice Of Final settlement,

Creditors and all others interested
In the estate of Mrs. NJ. A. Pike, de-
ceased, late of Audrain county, Mo-,
are hereby notified that on the first
day Of the January. 1880, term of the
Audrain Probate Court, will make
my final settlement of said estate.
WIN. g. PIKE,
35td Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

THE A. o. U. W. lodge, of this
city, has donated $35 to the Christ.
mas distribution for the poor o.
Mexico. The committee from the
lodge to act with the charity com.
mittee is composed Of J. J. Win
scott, E. s. Frost and J. T. Viii.
liams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

THE distributing committed
for the Odd Fellows are looking
after the poor children and the
work of this committee harnonizes
all right with that of the charity
committee, which is looking after
all the poor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

EVERY time any of our people
patronize a travelling "fakir" they
deserve to be robbed. There is no
reason to buy anything outside Of
MEXICO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

CIRCUIT CLERK B. G. JOHNSON
always remembers the printers on
Christmas, and, as matter of fact,
never forgets them at any time
during the year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

We have Fourth of July weather
on Christmas day in Missouri. We
trust no one will find any more
fault with the weather furnished
by the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

WE see ne reason for the LEDGER
having any "petty jealousy" The
LEDGER did not know there was
any other newspaper in town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

THERE is no scarlet fever in
Mexico, all reports to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

PEOPLE who donated to the
Christmas distribution 10 the poor
will enjoy Christmas to the fullest
extent of the word
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

I was a cold win
try day on the
Gath of Decem-
ber, nd tn Q
fakes of snow
W @ re falling
thick and fast
in the midst Of
the busy throng
that surrounded
the stores filed
with Christmas
gifts. Many OF
the faces wore a
cheerful, happy
k; thoughts
seemed to wan
1or farric{r,ao
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Assignee's Notice,

Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of w. P. Hooton that on the
Fourth Monday in January, A. D.,
1889, or as soon thereafter as counsel
can be heard, shall apply to the Au-
drain county Circuit Court for d:s-
P. Hooton. Pc, LOCKE.
8l-6t Assignee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

The City Council has ordered a
special election for Monday, JAN
uary 9Th, when City Attorney will
be elected to succeed F. c. Bryan,
resigned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

The "kids' who have been
stretching wires across bridges
to trip people up had better look
out. They are known and are
liable to prosecution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Hotiea Of Final settlsmsnf.

Notice is hereby given that I, as ad-
ministrator of the estate Of David Hor-
ton, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1890, of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement rs ad-
ministrator of said estate.
III. KLEEKAMP,
3l-td Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Notics Of final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that I, as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Polly Sims,
deceased, will, at the January term,
1890, of the Audrain Probate Court.
make my final settlement as admins
traitor of said estate.
I. J. SIMS,
35td Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Notice OF Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice is. hereby given that, by
virtue of an order of the Probate Court
of the county of Audrain, made at the
May term thereof, 1889, and renewed
at the September term thereof, 1889, I,
Sarah r. Whitley, as administratrix Of
the estate of J. F. Whitley, deceased,
will, on
Monday, the 18th day of January,
1890,
at the east front door OF the Court
House, in the city of Mexico, county of
Audrain and State of Missouri, and
during the session of the Probate
Court of said county of Audrain, sell,
at public auction, all the interest Of
said ]. f. Wilfey, deceased, in and to
the following real estate, to-wit: Forty
acres west part southeast quarter sec
ton 2, township So, range 8 northwest
quarter section IS, township IS, range
6, in Audrain county, Missouri, and
(10) ten acres east side southeast
southwest quarter, section %, tswn-
ship 53, range 8, in Monroe county,
Missouri, for cash in hand.
SARAH r. WHITLEY,
Administrative estate ]. F. Wilfey,
deceased. 36td
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that I, as ad-
ministrator of the estate Of G. II.
Tinsley, deceased, will, at the Janu-
ary term, 1890, of the Audrain Pro-
bate Court, make my final settlement
as administrator of said estate.
I'd JOHN w. RUTTER,
Adnnfniatrafor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Arthur Hughlett ElOpes With a
Wealthy ST. Joe Belle.

ST. JOSEPH, No., Dec. 24.-Last
Sunday night Miss Lily Reed, a
prominent young society lady of
this city, went out buggy riding
with Arthur Hughlett, of Wells
vile, Mo-, son of Congressman
Hughlett, of Montgomery county.
The young couple disappeared
and were not heard of again until
this morning, when Miss Reeds
parents received telephone mes
sage stating that they were at
Leavenworth and were married.
As the young lady was engaged
to be married to prominent
wholesale dry goods man of this
city her runaway marriage was
something of a surprise to both her
parents and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Neties Of FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that I, a. ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Ann
Corker, deceased, viii, at the Janu-
ary term, 1880, Of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement 10 ad-
ministrator of said estate.
P. e. LOCKE,
S2-td Administrstof.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
82td
Notice sf riaal sstslsnsas.

Notice is hereby given that I, g 3D.
ministrator of the estate Of Susan Fad
dis, deceased, win, at the January
term, 1890, Of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement ~ I'd.
ministrator Of said estate.
34-td ID. B. FADDIS.
administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

HENRY w. GRADY, of Georgia,
is dead. He was a leading jour-
nalist of the South. and beloved by
all who knew him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

ALL the churches in Mexico. ex-
cept, perhaps, one, have taken an
active interest in the Christmas
distribution for the poor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

ALL of the business men of Mex
leo, especially those who adver'
tised, enjoyed fine Christmas
xrada
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Mstics Of Final settlsmsnt

Notice is hereby given that I, a. ad-
ministrator of the estate Of John g.
Dingie. deceased, will, at the Janu-
ary term, 1890, Of the Audrain Pro-
bate Court, make my final settlement
a. administrator of said estate.
A. G. DINGLE,
S2-tds Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Rosr. EDaoNsfoN is home fr,

RoBr. EDMoNsfoN is home from
Western Kansas on visit. He
owns a fine farm there but says he
wishes he had half as many acres
in grand old Missouri. It Is only q
matter of time until Bob comes
back to Audrain to live.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

The LEDGER wishes its many
friends and patrons and the rest
of mankind a merry Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Butler Guthrie is home for tn,
holidays.
BERTHA.

Her First Real Christmas and How
! She Enjoyed It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

The w. G. L. U. District Con-
yention will be held at Mexico,
Mo-, on the 10Th and 18th Of
January, 1890. The FIRST session
will commence at 10a. m. on the
18th, MRs. n. McWILL.AMs,
Secretary,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Notice Of Yinsl sstt,susu,.

Notice is hereby given that I, a. ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Thomas
Hanley, deceased, will at the Janu-
ary term, 1880, Of the Audrain Pro
batc Court, make my final settle.
ment as administrator Of said estate.
WIN. BARRY,
34-tds Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
THURSDAY, DEC. 26, 1889.

MEXICO is going to have paper
mill sure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Wednesday, the first day of Janu-
ary. A, D.. 1890.

between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the store
room lately occupied by II. FRANKIE,
in the city of Mexico, County of Au-
drain, sell the same, or SO much there
of as may be required, at pubic ven-
due, to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand, to satisfy such attachments and
costs. G. w. ADAMS,
Sheriff of Audrain Co., Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
Nsties Of Final settlement

Notice is hereby given that I, AZ nd
ministrator Of the estate Of r. Z. Nc.
Guire, deceased, will, at the January
term, 1880, Of the Audrain Probate
Court, make my final settlement a. ad-
mtntstrAtof Of said estate.
H. B. BUSH,
&2At AdminlstIAto1.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26
NOTICE OF SALE
OF III. Franke's Boot and Shoe
Stock By Sheriff.

By virtue and authority of three
writs of attachments and an
order of sale, issued from the
Office of the clerk of the Circuit Court
of Audrain county, Missouri, return
able at the January term, 1890, of said
court, and to me directed, in favor of
Joseph Baum and Joseph Levy. one in
favor of r. Nj. White and one In favor
of First National Bank of Mexico, NO.,
and against III. FRANKIE, have levied
upon and seized the following describ-
ed personal property, to-wit: so pairs
mems boots, 10 pairs boys boots, 8
pairs mems felt boots, 20 pairs child
ren's felt shoes, Al pairs Of children's
rubbers, SO pairs gents rubbers, 50
pairs ladies' rubbers, IL pairs misses
rubbers, 4S7 pairs ladies' shoes, 403
pairs of mems shoes, 229 pairs of child
ren's shoes, 81 pairs infants shoes,
so pairs boys shoes, 1S7 pairs misses
shoes, 8 pairs misses slippers, 81 pairs
ladies' slippers, 81 pairs mems slippers,
20 pairs children's slippers; also one
Mosler safe, / heating stove, l show
case, l sitter, l button machine, 7
chairs, lot of fine boxes, l paper
machine, bolts of wrapping paper,
desk, / lamp, 2 backing brushes,
box of buttons and fasteners, 2 brass
racks for show windows, 5 pounds of
twine, bottles of shoe polish, 10 boxes
blaeking, 8 boxes of envelopes and all
goods contained in the shoe house of
81. FRANKIE, at Mexico, Mo. and will,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-12-26

35td
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-08
FOURTH RACE-SIANHATTAN HANDICAP 81
EACH. s1 500 ADDED IL MILES.

p. J. BaldwIn's oh. T. Los Angeles by GlenelgI@
HcIrr%yck Stables b. 4 Lavina Belle: 4. i'll .Tlta2
s. 5. Browns Dr. c. Buddhist; & q lo'."'.'''DefSe"
Betting-Los Angeles to 5, Lavinia Belle 10 l.
Mutusl-Ios Angeles straight paid sl3 TO- place 81 'o'
los Angeles MAS in front when the dag fell Layina
pee second Buddhist last Both Barnes ana bergen
hsd waiting orders Iaynia Belle was oDuge1 20 ~
TO the front and set the pace pace ,nag Inns
he Uudihlst following under stout p1Itl,
los Angeles running free half length back inns Pfs
20 unchanged for seven urlOngs. As they hedttu w
he'd Of the 6omesretch Barnes cdt loose with Los Ange
S novel nm on even terms with Layinia Belle brReh
I'D n do The same with Buddhist but the laVolH VIZ
unable 10 respond No sooner had Bergen gwen n n
Whining could Induce him 70 make the semDlanSe Oh an
h. % alter the other horses. He continued " lose
ground and was hopeessly beaten mrong rom noun
nGa ReIle fell an easy prey 10 Los Angeles, VINO won
LAYING rort nv half length, Barnes drawing gallery
Wntb LsyinIa second lengths before BUDDHIST VINO
Gnisbed with his tongue hanging OUT l|aceldu 01N"oi
rirenyI and Senorts were withdrawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-08

SO so for place, the place Mertden paying better
than straight tickets.
Third race-Flve furlOngs, for maiden tuoyearoldA
Sam Doxey brought 800 in the auctions Comela $40 aA
the field s5 Zor got OF first with Katie c. second
Doxey moved up second place. and this order was
maintained until well the stretch. when DoNey easily
took first place while Zor gradually dropped back Ander
son turned in saddle after the urcDg was reached ana
watched the fight for place which Cornelta secured,
Croker Co.'s colt third IIemet and Fsusans also ran
Time :O4. Mutuals paid e. So.
Fourth race-Ony three horses started in the event ot
the day the Stakes one mile and furlong Tor
three.year-ods; $50 each with $1,000 added Seymour
sold first choice al s25 TO $40 for Iceberg and Beck tn,
favorte was beaten time. for though Seymour got "a
slightly I'm the lead Iceberg the front before the
wire was reached winning gallop three lengths ahead
Of Seymour second Beck third. Tlme-2 ola. Mutusls
paid Sl4 40.
Fifth race-One mile and sixteenth. oHfanme vas
hot ayorlte and brought s35 the auctions TO el ot
the field At the stretch Persuader took the lead Leap
Year second with Orlfamme the fayOrite playing wst
Ing race Down the stretch Orifsmme came very fsst
but # looked for time II Anderson had waited TOO long,
The gray horse however, got even terms with Per-
su,der hundred yards the finish and hnaly passed
under the wire winner by half length Persuade,
second and Leap Year third. Bonnie s., Fannie H. Wn'
sail and Bob Swim also ran. Tme-l :ol. Mutuas paa
SO 80 and s12 40 for place.
Sixth race-The McKibben steeplechase. Elphin was
favore I'm the auctions $40 $50 for the field Ephn
took tho lead at the and never headed Win1;
nv milf mile ahead Of Apollo second. ST. swithin fell
at the hurdle in the inner field but the rider plucky
rcmounted and finished the Embls did not hnsA'
Mutuals paid s6 So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-08
.ur sorrH DAKOTA sEyAroRsHIPs.

,,onespolis. Oct r." The Trtbune's' Huron, o De
,,-.a,.b saws: At noon on Tuesday October To- hs
sr.t Legislature of South Dakot" will assemble !.
n,sr. The first business will be the election OF wv
,,,,,,ed states senators. Tho candidates are 'uas'
c,deou C. Moody Of peadwood; X. l. Peus"s:
~ Sioux Falls Judge A. J. Edgerton' OF Mi@heil' o..
Alouro wariell. OF Mibank There VIII % LOB III
90 which probably 20 are Democrats, leaving IN rear
,,y hut lao votes to be relied upon IN Repuons''
.aueus. rs Of which will be a majority. IL Is CUR
renty reported on good authority that Judge "OV,.
and Mr.. Pettlgrew will receive practically the sA'''
support. Information obtained nom those ~ Pa 3,
ton 10 know give Judge Moody 80 ana ,,anai for
nledges with possibility of IL &al'ioms, "a
EooSy and ia for fettgcw. The remaining :, or ~
VOTES will be about evenly divided between ~, no
and Wardeu the latter claiming, however mA ,hst
Viii nreye %. Judge dgertons ifiends ,M ', M,
he win go into the caucus with - no,s' nccsitivey
nlsdeed TO Moody and Pettigrcw IRON 'ao
Hills distrlctP