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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
waiohes for Chrl.iman Presents.

WATCHES lot OhIIstIhaB 4 It9uHId'
I have the finest stock of Fine Gold and
Silver Watches for ladies and gents that
has ever been brought to Wheeling.
Among the best American make are the
Howard, Elgin, Waltham, Raymond and
Hampton movement, all of which I will
guarantee 70 be perfect and Of saving OF
20 per cent. over any house in the city.
II. Z. HLLMAN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

HEADQUARTERS for Christmas Goods at
McGarrell's Grocery. Prices guaranteed
lowest in the city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

LEATHER GOODS, such as POcketbooks,
Gard Cases, Ladies' Bags, Portfolios, Glove
and Handkerchief Gases, &c, uuexcelled.
Joseph Graves, % Twelfth street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

HUGE quantities of Photograph Albums,
and of the very latest styles. The finest
for the money. Joseph Graves, 26 Twelfth
street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

WE have a large assortment Of Boys
Oxford Ties, Velvet Slippers and Wig
vans from SOC mp.
ALEXANDER & Co.,
1O49 Main st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

OUR Ladies' Dongola Shoes at 81 90 will
compare favOrsbly with any $500 shoe
sold in the city.
ALEXANDER & Co.,
1O49 Main st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

A CAREFULLY selected stock Of Ladies'
and Gentlemen's Gold Pens and Holders.
Joseph Graves, % Twelfth street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

SILKS. Serges and Novelties in Dress
Goods cheap, to reduce stock, ut En-
sheimer's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

In selecting your Christmas Present
don't fail TO call on II. +. Hiliman'
No. 2S Eleventh street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
dec151Ael
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1870 O'Clock, from
the residence OF his father, two miles west OF
Bridgeport on National road. Funeral will be
under the auspices OF Belmont Lodge, No. lO9.
K. OF P. AL Sister Lodges are invited to attend.
del5 D. B CLARK, C. c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

LEAVE your order for that Christmas
Turkey at McGarrell's Market Square Gro
Gerry.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

DIAMONDS are going higher every day.
Hebrank & Bro, 1917 Market street, have
a large assortment, at prices TO suit every
body.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Black Lace Scarfs from 800 Il
sI2 90 u piece, at Rice's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

AMERICAN Bronze goods Nice stock
at low prices Jos. Graves, 26 Twelfth
street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

HEADQUARTERS for Christmas Goods al
McGa,rell's Grocery. Prices guaranteed
lowest in the city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

IF you want TO buy a sensible Christmas
gift for gentleman, see our line of Slip
pers at 75c and $l.0O.
ALEXANDER x Co.,
1O49 Main st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
DIAMONDS.

IfJOu want n perfect gem. without
flaw, you can save money by calling
on ii. T.. HiIIman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

A HANDSOME line of Paper.Mache
goods; ten times more durable than Jap
goods at less prices, at JOS. Graves, 26
Twelfth street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

CANDY lOc; Mixed Nuts 15c, at Nc
Garrell's Grocery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
OUT
TO QUIT BUSINESS.

have rented my store room and intend to
quit business. NJ entire stock OF CasSimeres,
Coatings and Gents Furnishing GJods must be
sold by March LIST. Now is the time to secure big
bargains in above goods. Call cry
II. ZINKANN,
decl5jSeb lOll Main street
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

A. L. Rice a Co. show very large
line OF Japanese and Wash SILK
screens in their Holiday Goods De-
partment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
To Rsduce stock.

Having rented the room now occupied by
Mr.. J. @. Orr. in addition TO the one now
occupied by as, and expecting to make
numerous changes which will necessitate a
great amount Of dirt and duet, we will offer
our entire stock OF cloths and cassimeres,
suitable for nobby Suite, Overcoats and
Parts, at greatly reduced prices. Now is
the chance of lifetime TO get clothes cut
by cur famous cutter, Mr.. ]. NJ. Delaney,
who is excelled by none in the city. An
early inspection is kindly solicited.
NJ. J. BRILLEs & Son,
The Leading Tailors OF the State, Corner
Market and Twelfth Streets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
Any Druggist

CHRISTMAS TREES and Trimmings at
McGsrrel's Grocery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Gentlemen will find attractive Holt
day Goods at Rice's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

he Events That Have Taken
m o Wheeling Society.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
RANDOM NOTES.

Weather and the Approach Of
Christmas
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

No MORE suitable offering for Christmas
can be had than clothes cut by our famous
cutter, Mr.. J. NJ. Delaney, who is excell-
ed by none in the city.
NJ. BRLLEs & Son.
The leading tailors of the State.
Corner of Market and Twelfth streets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

A. L. Rice a Co. viii open n new lot
of Satsuma Pottery on Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

The gentlemen first made engagements
with the ladies as they would st ball,
and after they had all been made the con-
versatiOn commenced, tap of bell an
nounciDg when one subject had been dis
cussed long enough. It proved very en-
joyable entertainment.
~
Every Friday evening number of the
little folks, who have formed themselves
into dancing club, meet at the residence
Of Mr.. Julius Pollock on Chapline street,
and spend the evening in dancing ALI
the little folks who are members of this
club enjoy these meetings most thoroughly,
and look forward to them with eager an-
tioipation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
IN HOLIDAY GOODS 1!

s225 so d at 81 D Ladies best silk Handker-
chiefs, 75c, worth sl5O; Gents Linen Handker
chiefs, 2 10 and 25c, worth three times that
amount; Ladies Lace Handkerchiets below cost;
Ladies Mutfs at a sacrifice. owing to warm
weather; Childrens Furs will be sold at one-half
their value: Celeoid Cases for ladies or gents
cheaper than ever before. Cloaks are still sell
ing beow cost. MISS +. RODY.
del5 HOG Main Street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

The handsOmest patterns i'm Wash
Silks for fancy work AT RIce's.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
l. E. FREESE,
NEwsDEALER, sTATIONER AND
BOOKSELLER,
I705 Narkat and 1l01 Chanlinp Streets.

Pitlsburg Commeroial-Gazette delivered daily
Sunday excepted at Is cents week.
Pitisourg Times delivered daily Sunday ex-
cepted) 81 @ CENTS A WEEK
Agent for Saturday Globe, cents week.
full line Of Magazines Illustrated Papers,
Libraries, etc.
Orders for anything in my line will receive
prompt attention. Orders for Magazines, Papers
and Libraries by the year at publishers price
A nice line Of Christmas Cards, Novelties. etc
ss-Mail orders promptly attended to.
decl5dc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

f., .srSES OF A QUIET WEEK.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

The Chautauqua Circle was entertained
Friday evening at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Erskine, on North Front street,
Island, with a conversation party, and 1t
proved a very enjoyable affair. The sub
iects were Vacation Outings, "How
Shall Oar Town Amuse Itself, " "Our Fa-
vorite Hobbies, " "Nye and Riley, and that
Sort Of Thing, " The Great Men and
Women Of Our Day." Reading Clubs. !"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Ap-0pos Of garters, the msid Of honor to
bride don't say best girl-it's vulgar
must give TO her a par of garters in which
tis old superstition Of Something old
sad something new, something borrowed
and something blue, " may be carried out.
These garters should be of pale-blue silk,
with handsome clasps, but the bride
should not be permitted to wear both on
her wedding day; instead, the maid Of
honor removes her own yellow garter,
lends it for the time being, snd so, when
the odd ones worn, the luck is sure.
Certainly, sitter this care the bride ough;
TO have coed fortune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
Bsm advertisements.

ITO LET-Dwelling ll22 Market St.. 10 Rooms;
j. will rent to one or more tenants. l.. HUSE-
MEN, 1136 Water Street. oc2Se&d
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Between now and Christmas, says a
social writer, the b. zssrs snd sociables are
many 10 number, but sll are high priced.
The "quesr msssee,n 4s the small boy
calls the socab.ss, are favored because
they permit the girls TO don fancy cos
i1mes; aud the average woman always
thinks che looks better when dressed like
somebody else rather ihan like herself A
bC2 bought 40 "a kirmess the otter evening
was round and had on the outside very
clearly written. the Best Vegetable
Pils-take two every morning before
breakfast Inside was found a very
pretty pair Of carriers,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15
Feet beneath her petucoat
Like little mice peeped iu and out.
As tho they feared the light.

As tho they feared the light.
Another pretty debutante has a table
cloth on her own little o'clock tea table
in her bcudoir upon which is embroidered
the following pretty couplet, showing that
the owner has an eye for the future:
z don't care what the daisies say,
know D. be married some tne day.
Miss Theodore Townsend, whose we'd
ding is to be one OF the events in this sea
son Of New York society, has a pale blue
petticoat upon which is worked in pink and
white. with lilies Of the valley interviewer,
the inscription:
"Her gentle limbs she did uuiress,
And lay down ia her ioveiuess
Miss Townsend seems to have a pencil
ant for notices, and upon the silver horse
shoe that serves as a clasp for her silken
garter appears Prince Halls gallant rebuke,
Honi SOFT qui NAL y pense, and on
b-oad ribbon which is intended to drape
the TOP OF her mirror, is written in silken
plush.
eOh. wsd some power the gin 90 gle us,
To see ourselves as others see u.
Dung Mainstreet-I say, old boy, I'm
Do 3 deuce Of a fix. I've got to give my
bss, girl handsome present this Christ
mas and haven't got the DOODLE What's
fellow going to do2
Young Chapstreet-In tell you a great
scheme. You've got lots of time to pick a
quarrel. Do that and keep It up until
at,ey the holidays.
y. M-Well, then, 1 won't get a pres
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Prominent among these entertainments
viii be the reception an hop at The
Wheeling Club on the evening Of the
trsatv-ssvent1, following which Will CONS
srcepion 90 he given by Florence OF, at
ts- home on North Main street, on
Monday evening the 30th. There
ar. also several olner entertainments for
vile. preparations are being made, bat
Eb.c5 have not yet been announced.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Tuesday evening Miss Georgia Richards
entertained about forty OF her friends II
honor Of Miss Julia Cohen and Miss Anna
Liehtner. who are visiting friends in the
city. Progressive euchre occupied the
gre1ter part If the evening, and the enjoy
ment was added to by 6 recitation from
Mics Jennie Reich and a song by Mis-:
Lucy Robinson. After excellent refresh
nentl were served and discussed, the prizes
we're awarded. Miss Anna Heinz and Mr..
Campbell Richards captured the first prizes,
and Miss Mary Hughes and Mr. Frank
Long took the doubtful honOrs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

And would You think it A number Of
the little gallants, who have been paying
devoted attention to some of the little
misses, are deply piqued TO think that the
girls could get along without their COM
pany, and they VOW they will give a party
themselves and leave the girls out.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

And now that the fashion Of embroider-
ing appropriate little couplets on petit
coats and other articles Of feminine wear
ng apparel % well as articles OF
decoration for the boudoir has caught
on. the girls are engaged in hunting
about for appropriate lines, aud the fad
psUm ises to become very popular in Wheel
irg Miss Hecksler. VINO was recently
msrried i'm New York. was presented b.
hsr maid of honor with white silk pet
tcoat 70 be married in. on which wss
worked this pretty conceit about the
hrie. whose
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

Thursday afternoon Mrs. I. G. Dillon
entertained few friends at her handsome
Island residence at luncheon. The COURSES
which were quite numerous, were served
on the finest china in sn elegant manner,
and the table was charmingly embellished
with flowers. At the plate of each guest
was a pretty Hsvilsnd china cup and
saucer, as a souvenir of the handsome en-
tertainment
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

The Wheeling Club rooms are undergo
ing general cleaning up. The walls are
being repapered, the carpets cleaned and
other Improvements are being made, so
that for Monday evening they will present
a bright and attractive appearance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

There area number of ladies who have
formed themselves into sort Of candy
usnuiacturing firm. They take orders for
their candies AID meet every Thursday
evening a. the home Of one OF them, and
the orders are filed. They make splendid
candy. too, and the money they realizs
Roes into the city Hospital fund.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-12-15

emit from her. You see, I give her one
and she gives me one, SO it will be kind Of
a stsnd-off, anyway.
Y.C-Yes, there is no doubt of that.
II you give her one 1t will be a stand-Off
some place with you.
And this is Christmas, when the young
man with q sweetheart finds himself poor
er than at any other time in the year and
in need of a new suit of clothes and a pair
Of shoes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
Hopklns-Abbav.

Married, at the residence of Jas.
Abbay, in the eastern suburbs, at
9p. m. Thursday, Mr.. John Abb
bay and Miss Jenellah Hopkins,
both of this city, by Rev. E. K.
Miller. The attendants were Jas.
Wilkins and Miss May Heading
ton. Only a few relatives and in
innate friends were present, but a
most enjoyable evening was spent
and the refreshments served were
choice and appropriate to the oc-
casion. The bride and groom
have a host of warm friends who
wish them a long and prosperous
life. The groom is one of Mex
ico's most worthy and popular
young business men, now holding
an important position with Blum
& CO., while the bride is a most
estimable and loveable lady. The
LEDGER extends its warmest con-
ordinations
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
Some UnWritten History

In a speech before the Demo-
cratic convention in session at St.
Louis, Friday, Champ Clark said 3:
II think l can give you the
reason VIII, the Democratic ma
jority was not large last Novem-
Der. 1t was because all the news
papers and all the orators, and
they were not mealy mouthed about
it, couldn't persuade the Demo-
Gratis of Missouri that there was
the slightest danger until the day
after the election, when they
didn't know whether they had lost
the State or not. and were scared
half to death l hope they will re-
main scared for another year. AT
this point in the speech the speaker
asked time to say another word,
which some of his hearers might
think better be left unsaid. as the
representatives of the administra-
tion under discussion were among
his auditors It has been said that
UtVeTlOT TaIlCIS HAS ilOt udO IlucIl
political experience. On this
point let me give you little bit of
uLwritten history. A few days
ago the legislature perfected and
passed a tiil-both branches. |
took that bill to Governor Francis
at II o'clock for his signature. At
2 o'clock he called me to his office
and show ed me twenty-four flaws
in that bill. Ii he can do that in
two hours l am confident that no
faulty measures will become laws
with his signature. There never
was a State administration that
could be better defended in the
field from Francis down, including
Seibert, in whose face the Ten
Commandments are written-in-
Guiding Ed Nsland, who promises
ito develop into a Napoleon of
finance. The Democratic legisla-
ture proposes to reduce the ap-
preparations to the very lowest
figure and to reduce the funding
tax from 20 cents to 10 cents"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
The Benefit q Success.

The Odd Fellows entertainment
and supper given Friday at Rush
Hill, for the benefit ofthe family of
J. B. Clark, Jr., who was burned
out there last week, was a grand
success. The committee in charge
has not reported the exact pro-
ceeds, but the net amount is esti-
mated at 5000.
The Grafton was delivered by
Col. I. P. Rixey, of Mexico, and
the music was furnished by the
choir, assisted by Mrs. D. .P.Moore,
of Mexico. The cake to be pre-
sented to the young lady getting
the highest number of votes was
captured by MISS Jenny Clark, a
daughter of J. B. Clark, Jr. The
voting was spirited and amusing,
the cake bringing S43 20.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07

IT WILL be quite a jump for the
school children and for the rest of
us to 60 all at once from thirty
eight to forty-two as the number of
States in the union. It Is new al
most fourteen years since the act
was passed authorizing the admis-
sion of Colorado into the union.
This is, with one exception, the
longest period which has ever gone
by without the admisson of a State
into the union. Missouri came in
August 10, 1921, the act for its ad-
mission being passed March 2 of
the same year. There was lapse
of fifteen years before Arkansas was
admitted, with Michigan close at
hand.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07

In this issue of the Leader will
be found the announcement of B.
w. Torreyson as a candidate for
County School Commissioner OF
Audrain. Mr.. Torreyson has filled
this office by appointment since
last September, and the manner in
which he has performed the duties
has been highly acceptable to the
people. He has done much to
revive an interest i'll county in
stitutes, and has been careful and
judicious in granting certificates.
His reelection would be a fitting
compliment in view of the fact that
he has filled the Office SO well.
He has many friends in this To-
cality who would be glad to honor
him with their votes.-Vandalia
Leuder,"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
VICTIMS OF TOBACCO.
Two Colored Women Who Have
Smoked Themselves Nearly
to Death

Jane Field, a eolored woman
aged SO, is dangerously i'll at her
home on Flat Rock. She is without
money, food or fuel, and has sew
eral dependent children. The city
has been looking after her wants
for some time and she has had the
attention of City Physician Fritts.
The weman's disease is what is
known as pericarditis, brought on
by the excessive use of tobacco.
The woman before her illness was
almost continuous smoker and to
this the doctors attribute her dis
ease. One of her children is an
idiot and this adds more than ever
to her cup of misery.
Sally Pruitt is the name of anoth.
er destitute colored woman on Flat
Rock who may never get we'll OF
her present illness She also has
a house full of youngsters and the
city supports the outfit and furn-
ishes Sally with physician and
medicines. This woman weighs
225 pounds and came here from
Boone county. Her trouble is
hypertrophy of the heart, an en-
largement caused from a too free
use stimulents and tobacco. She
smoked incessantly.
: In both of the above cases, the
City Physician says tobacco is re-
sponsibie for the present precar-
ious condition of the patients.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
Arnold's majority. ................'
Committeeman SELECTED
Meetings IN the Wards Last Night
for the Selection of New
Committee.

According to previous an
nouncement made IN this paper
Democratic ward meetings were
held Friday for the purpose Of
selecting new central committee.
men for the ensuing year. The
proceedings of the various wards
were as follows:
First Ward-Sheriff's Office, E.
T. Frost, chairman A. S. Heus.
ton, secretary. J. G. Trimble and
George Robertson were selected at
committeeman. The attendance
was good.
Second Ward-County Clerk 's
office; S. NJ. Locke, chairman
Joseph Williams, secretary. Joseph
Williams and Ed. Patterson were
made committeeman. The attend.
ance was only fair.
Third Ward-Council Chamber
J. C. Bassferd, chairman ; Frank
N Frost, secretary Robert n
Armstrong and J. J. Winscott were
selected as committeeman. The
attendance was good.
Fourth Ward-ColIector's Office
at the Court House Thomas. f
Roden, chairman Ed. Lee, secre
terry. Frank H. Mitchell and w
W. Fry were made committeeman
The attendance was fair.
Filth-Mayor's office /; William
Angle, chairman; S. J. Bucknel
and B. F. TomlInson were made
committeeman. Small attendance
Sixth-Probate Court room Col
Lewis Hord, chairman ; E. R
Cunningham, secretary. Frank
Coatsworth and S. B. Cook were
selected as committeeman. The
attendance was only fair.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
MAPLE GROVE NEWS.


Correspondence of the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, March 2.-The
protracted meeting at Hopewel]
Church closed last Sunday a week
with three additions to the church
Mr.. Hazenjaeger has moved to
Warren county to live.
Mr.. Geo. Lewis has moved to his
farm recently bought of Tom.
White, on the prairie.
JeffSims has rented Chas. House.
holders place, and is going to
to farm again.
Chas. Lewis is feeding 81 head Of
beef cattle.
J. NJ. Sims has sowed 20 acres
of oats.
Miss Lulu Martin and Mr. Watts,
of Lincoln county, were married
last Sunday evening. Rev. J. s.
Jesse offici ated. The happy couple
left for Lincoln county Monday
morning to reside.
Messrs. Martin and Frank K
Dorgan left for Washington Ter.
ritery to look at the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1889-03-07
Why He Doesn't Talk.

"Lige" Halford (going over a
lot of newspapers at his desk in
Mr.. Harrlson's private sanctum)-
"You have won a great reputation
as silent statesman, General.
About all the papers call you a
sphynx.
''If [ said anything, 'Lige,' l
should be tempted to use strong
language, and that wouldn't do,
you know. I'd rather be sphynx
than swear as | feel I'd like to do.
Have you heard anything more
from Blaine ?"