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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
AT DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
TIE CHARLES 4. VoGELeR CO.. Baltimore. Md

he Soitoi w ooI toiittIiI k''ldl
does not appear to relish what the
st. Charles Necs has to say about
his rule or ruin policy as regards
the Democratic party, and we are
not surprised that he pulls his hair
out by handsfull aud recklessly
tears his neither garment in divers
and sundry places, although we
thought the CALLED jade should
have gotten used to it by this time.
Friend Cook and Friend DYER,
we trust, will have an interesting
row, but We sincerely trust Dyer
will be more choice in his language
than the editor of our always
esteemed, and, sometimes, reada-
BILE contemporary, otherwise he
will Jay himself open to being dub
bed a blackguard, whose vomit is
no argument. We are amused at
our garrulous neighbor falling over
the ropes dizzy and knocked out
by Dyer's first pass and trying to
get up shindy with the LEDGER,
which paper he claims. "on account
of past cbastisement," should he
wary of a controversy. We don't
know what the Democratic party
would do without this self-consti-
tuted boss and general "chastiser. :"
On Monday Senator Vest is to be
spanked soundly. On Tuesday
Senator Cockrell has his ear pulled
severely. On Wednesday Governor
Francis is made to stand in the
corner on one foot. On Thursday
President Cleveland is ferruled till
he is red in the face, etc., etc.,
while the ''small fry" (the rank
and file of the party-the honest
yeomanry) are made to stay in after
school till they repent in sack cloth
and ashes that they ever threw
spit balls at the grand Girasticutis.
May we be allowed, with fear and
trembling, to ask, while we stand,
('*pasr chastisement" prevents our
sitting) is the entire Democratic
party collectively and individually
to be ruthlessly chastised daily be-
cause it does not see and appreci-
ate as does the little tin boss ? Can
the ''small fry" of the party see as
does the boss when their eyes are
not SO located in their heads as TO
get so narrow a focus Can they
be expected to appreciate, as does
the boss, when their heads are not
the same shape or their hearts the
same size, and they can't wear his
collar because their heads are
larger than their necks ? and, of
course, his kind won't go on; but
refrain, as we now see the chief
"chastisero cutting a hazel sprout
and We must hustle around and get
pad for our pants
Apropos of what the St. Charles
Ners said about friend Cooks at
titude towards Democratic party
leaders, whom he can't use, we
clip the following terse paragraph
from the Rocheport Commercial, a
staunch Democratic journal:
"Sam Cook, of the Mexico Intel
ligencer, is attempting to explain
how 1T was that he got defeated for
State Central Committeeman. The
cold facts are, the Democratic party
of Missouri had determined to ex-
|ciude all perpetual liars, Doodle
suckers and slanderers from any
office within its gift, hence Cook s
defeat"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

GEORGE CASE, a New Yorker,
was arrested on a charge of steal
ing 1l2 gold rings. One OF them
proved to be only washed, and
Georges lawyer got him clear on
this technicality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
GOV. FRANCIS "Wednesday

Gov. FRANCIS Wednesday ap-
pointed J. T. Williams Public
Administrator of Audrain county,
vice j. NJ. Bush resigned. vii.
liams is a sterling business man
and will make a faithful and eff.
cient guardian of the interests of the
widows and orphans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
A Mistake.

Lorenz Feger states that he never
made the assertion that he saw l.
Frank in Arkansas. He denies
ever having been in Arkansas; and
of course he could not have seer.
MIR. Frank at the capital of tina,
State. There is evidently a mis-
take somewhere. Beyond perad-
venture, the LEDGER's first state
ment in regard to Mr.. Frank &
death is true.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The ice men are not looking very
pleasant and ice will be high next
summer, but thousands of dollars
are being saved in the way of fuel.
The poor can do with out ice, but
have to buy fuel. "The Lord
tempereth the wind to the shorn
lamb"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
A GENTLEMAN of means, we ar

A GENTLEMAN of means, we are
reliably informed, is seriously
thinking of establishing another
large roller -four mill in Mexico
this spring. Audrain is fast be-
coming a wheat growing county,
and we should think there was
plenty of room for mills. Tne
more mills the more wheat and the
more wheat the more money for
the farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

THE Csntralia Guard is twenty
two years old and one of the best
local papers in the State. We
know of no town the size of Cen
tralia any where which has a pa
per more devoted to home enter
prise or brighter newsgatherer
than the Guard
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

c. A. Witherspoon and brother,
prominent young citizens of Ken
lucky, have bought DR.. Anderson's 8
farm, just south of Mexico. The
price paid per acre is S35. The
farm, which is one of the best in
the county, contains 267 acres and
the amount paid was 1882. so.
We are glad to welcome such gen.
tlemen as the Messrs. Witherspoon
to Audrain county and we are sure
they will be delighted with their
purchase. They will handle stock
extensively and we are very sur G
successfully. DIR. Anderson will
remove to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mrs. L. A. Petty. of Rush Hill,
Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 5. L
Eldridge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Chamberiain's Cough Remedy is
famous for its prompt and effectual
cures of coughs and colds. The
most severe cold may be ioosened
and relieved by few doses of this
valuable remedy. For sale by C.
r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
Obituary.

CEsTRALrA, No, Jan. 30.--Geo.
Baldfidge, a prosperous young
farmer and prominent citizen of
this locality, died last night Of
pneumonia, after brief illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Attorney J. H. Cupp, of Gen.
tralia. yesterday brought action
against Jne. l.. Day, former
citizen of this city, for breach OF
promise, Mrs. Mary Finks alleging
her affections are damaged to the
amount of $4,000. All parties
reside in Centralia, Days age
being 60 and Mrs. Finks about As.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

"Uncle frank" Canterbury is
very i'll at his home on North
Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
The Very Best.

To the Editor al the tscger.
AUxvAssE, Mo-, Jan. 3O.-* \
I think the LEDGER the very best
county paper in the State.
Yours Truly,
J. s. PORTER.
a CONSTANT READERS COMPLIMENT.
To the Editor Z" thr Ledger.
SANTA FE. Mo-, Jan. 2S-* \:
I am a constant reader of the G.. r.
w. aud would rather be without
the Republic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Senator Clay has introduced an
act to amend the statute relating
to the netting and sewing of fish.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

THE Pony Club got to the front
again Friday night. Keep it up
it is only a matter of time till boys;
Won find out that it is loaded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mr. and Mrs. Butler LaForce,
of Kansas City, are the guest of
relatives in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Miss Alice Wardwell, of West
Virginia, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
G. NJ. Carroll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

We HAVE an ided that Old Prob
will land the ground hog in the
noodle this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Morris L CAN'T are improving e
the interior of their store building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Hon. r. Creed Carter and wife
were in town Friday, on their way
to Centralia to visit friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The Chicago Times is being sent
to all of the LEDGER's subscribers.
This is one of the best papers pub
lished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The ladies exchange of the Prom
enade Street Baptist Church will
serve meals each day in the base
ment of their church during Clark
& Petts' combination sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
MEXICo MISSOURI THURSDAY FEBRUARY : 1850

No WONDER the tin horn boss
souirms. The conscmme is deep
and hot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
Our Distinguished Senator.


In very commonplace sort of
way, and with no other excuse than
a qualification Of its own petty
spite, the Times of this morning
takes & fling at Senator Vest. 1t
may be that Mr.. Vest has a higher
idea of the position of United
States Senator than that of sub
ordinating it to he Tunes notions
of official pap, and has thus gained
the i'll will of the Kansas City
organ of the Democracy. At all
events, that would be sufficient to
account for the animosity enter
tanned for the junior Senator of
Missouri. The display of rancor
in this case is particularly mall
apropos at this time when Senator
Vest has just distinguished him.
self as the champion of tariff re-
form, and has conducted himself
during the debate of the Senate bill
in manner highly creditable to
him and to the State he represents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Ed. II. Carter now occupies the
store room with J. NJ. Pollard
next door to the First National
Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

T. NJ. Bates, superintendent of
transportation On the Alton, was in
the city few days since looking
over the ground with the view OF
putting in siding to the Salam-
ander works. No definite arrange
ments were made. but the track
will likely be laid before very long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Willard Carroll says if the gen.
tleman who stole his quails last
week will return them he will
tender him n hearty reception.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

St. Louis has got hold of a man
who has stolen twenty eight. horses
in SIX months, aud he is not -pnIy
81 years of age, but lame, near
sighted and suffering with asthma.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
The Most Agreeable.

AS well as the most effective
method of dispelling Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers, or Cleansing
the System, is by taking few
doses of the pleasant California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs
For sale in 50 cents and 81 bottles
by c. r. Gibbs. till 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
Harrison-Berry.

Married, on Wednesday, the 30th
ultimo, at noon, at the home of the
bride, near Nc Credie, Miss Belle
Berry and Mr.. John H. Harrison
Rev. j. F. Cowan performed the
ceremony and the attendants were
Ed Boyd and W. H. Biggs, Miss
Emma Jones and Miss Cora Long
ley.
In the evening a grand reception
was gwen at the home of the
groom's father. Thomas Harrison
near Auxvasse. A large number OF
guests We're present; at 3 O'Clock a
sumptuous peport was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison will reside
near Auxvasse. The LEDGER joins
their many friends in wishing
them endless Joy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
OPENING WELL.
THE SPRING BOOM TAKING A
MIGHTY START.
Spirited Sales of Stock and Lands
Bode Well for the Spring
Campalgn-Notes of
Interest.

Saturday, the streets were crowded
with busy farmers and citizens, and
trade in every branch was excel
lent. Sales of stock were large
and spirited; lands moved off al
good figures and there was nc
trouble in selling. Real estate
both city and county, seems to be
having a decidedly upward ten.
dency, and not without reason
The excellent crops of last season
would alone have a tendency tc
stlffen and elevate values, but the
phenomenally y mild winter on TOP
of the blessing first mentioned is
also having a salutary effect. The
prospects for both this State and
county were never brighter and
better and the people of the East
are rapidly learning this fact. I'm.
migrants are among US from the
oldest States, with the intention Of
remaining here. They are largely
giving up the idea that Kansas is
the goal they are seeking, and act.
ing on the advice of those who did
seek that State, to their sorrow,
perhaps. they are remaining with
us. They are thrice welcome and
We bid them to become citizens with
us and begin advertising to
their friends they have lett behind,
the many virtues of Missouri and
the pre-eminent position she occu-
pies among all her sisters of "ths
great and growing West"
THE WEST ESTATE.
The sale of lands of the J. J.
West estate, S. P. Emmons, ad-
ministrator, took place at the east
front door of the Court House last
Saturday. The lands sold as fol-
lows: The Express building, cor
ner Jefferson and Promenade
streets, R. P. Hopkins, $500.
Southeast fourth Of lot II, city
survey A, W. K. Potts, $500.
The northwest quarter of same
lot, Miss Pink West, $345.
Southwest fourth same, Wash
Fowle, s11O.
Southeast fourth same, w. K.
Potts, S11O. !!
East three-eights of northeast
quarter of northwest quarter OF
section 25-51-9 and Is acres of that
part of lot 13 south oft equal to
Is 66-1OO, more or less, J. J.
West, S35 per acre.
Twenty-three acres off the west
side of same forty, including that
part of lot 13 lying south of same,
W. X Potts, S6l per acre
Twenty acres south half south
east quarter of southwest quarter
24-51-9, VIM. Stuart, S57 per acre.
wentv acres north half same to
Wash Fowle at S2S.
Twenty acres south half north
east quarter of southwest quarter
24-51-9, to Jos. Inflow at S25. so.
Twenty acres north half same to
w Fowle at s24.
Forty icres southeast quarter
northeast quarter section S-51-S to
James Wetton.
The sale oi the Ruggles grant OF
2lO0 acres of Texas land and IA lot
IN Mouiton, Iowa, was withheld at
the heires' request.
A. NJ. Harrison bought the
Currie farm of 1873 acres, lying
southeast of Mexico, at public auc-
ton, for $40 an acre. The place
was the property of Garth Broth
ers, Columbia, and the sale to ok
place last Saturday at the Court
House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Miss Ida Rosamond and Mrs.
Davis will shortly open a mammoth
millinery establishment in Barth 5
old stand, North Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Andy Harrison drives one of the
handsomest spans of horses that
will be seen on the Boulevard this
wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Miss Annie Lewellen, of this
city, formerly of Laddonia, was
married on Thursday eve tc Mr..
Cottingham, of Tulip, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

J. B. MeGuffin, an attorney of
Versailles, Mo, was in town this
week on business in the Circuit
Court,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mrs. NJ. L. Marchand, wife of
Senator Marchand, of Lewis county,
Mo-, is the guest of Mrs j. N.
Basket, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Buy the celebrated Petersburg
coal of r. E. Hisey, Office with the
q. s. Express Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Rev. Z. X. Miller Is confined to
his home by illness. There will be
no prayer meeting at his church
this evening,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The interior of the Savings Bank
is being refitted thoroughly. The
walls are to be decorated with
Lincrusta Walton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Geo. Collins, a prominent cit
izen of Adams county, ILL.,, was in
Audraid this week visiting rela-
tiyeS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Ladder Fell. Galveston, Texas June z5 1sss
Fell from ladder; bruised aai sprainsa my foot
and wrist; suffered ave days, was cured " 3D.
Jacobs oil. JOSHUA Hffkth-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mrs. Jas. Kemp is the guest of
Centralia friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
To Choose Successors to Burne.

JEFFERSON CITY, No., January
Ex-Governor Francis has order
Ell special election on Tuesday,
February 10, in the Fourth Con-
gressional distric. for the choosing
of a Congressman to fill out the un-
expired term of the late Congress
man Burnes, and also for {. Con-
gressman for the Fifty-first Con-
g,ess, for which Mr.. Burnes had
been elected.
Mr.. W. L. Crawford and Miss
Mary Browning, of 1oungs Greek
were married at the home OF the
bride on the 30th at s O'Clock by
Rev. B. Craig. The happy couple
will reside on the fine farm Of the
groom, who is one of Audrain's q
most prominent young farmers.
The LEDGER extends congratula.
tions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mr.. John Cahail left Friday after
noon for Welisville, where he will
reside. Johns many friends here
regret very much to see him leave
such a good town as Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mark Pitcher has an elegant
stock of the very finest diamonds
that he is selling at actual cost.
South side public square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Maj. Thomas z. Day has been
appointed vice-president from Au-
drain County, of the Missouri In
augural Committee. Mr.. Day will
furnish any information desired en-
the subject of the Inauguration,
rates to Washington City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

DIR. Fiint's remedy, by its seda-
tive influence over the neryeus
system, is one of the best reua lies
that can he used 10 contfn! and
cure incontinence Of urine. De-
scFiptiye tFeatise with each bottle:
address Mack Drug Co. y. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Mrs. Ada Sheely and Miss Ida
West, of New Bloomfield, Mo-, are
with their aunt, Mrs. G. kabrich
who is very i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Ernest CAN'T will have charge
Of r. E. Hisey's coal yard in the
future, as Mr.. Hlsey will spend a
large part of his time on the road.
Ernest is young man of much
ability and be will properly man
are the business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Nrs. Florence Graham is home
fru,u 81. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Best Results. East Providence. Z I. June IS.
While in the employ Of the Barntow stovs Co.
applied your St Jacobs OIL to many bad b1rns OF
tis moziasrs ard AIwsys with best results
GEO W HORTON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
Bob Hisev will shortly 90 on t

Bob Hisey will shortly go on the
road for the John MuIlally com.
mission house, St. Louis, making
Mexico his headquarters. His
territory will be Nebraska, Mis-.
souri,, Kansas and Iowa. Bob
is a hustler and the Mutually firm
is to be congratulated on securing
his services.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
A Pleasant Surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Ford were
treated to magnificent surprise
on the 2Sth, which was the
twentieth anniversary of their we'd
ding. Mr.. and Mrs. Ford live
nine miles southwest of this city
and on the day mentioned were en-
gagged in their household and farm
duties, and were preparing to seat
themselves to their MONDAY meal,
when a company of friends trooped
in upon them, laden heavily with
gifts and eatables. The lntruders
hastily set up other tables and
covered them in ~a jiffy from the
full baskets they brought with
them. After the repast a num-
Der of elegant presents were set
out. The LEDGER joins the
numerous friends of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Ford in wishing them many
returns of this happy occasion.
Those present were: R. A. Cal
houn and family, J. B. Harrison
and family. VIM. Harrison and
family, J. NJ. Calhoun and family,
Robert Potts and family, Mrs.
Eliza Thielkeld, Edgar Threlkeld
and wife, Temple Wayne and
wife, H. Threlkeld and family, W.
A. Wayne and family and Thaddeus
Threlkeld and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford desire to thank their numer-
Gus friends for their kindly demon
stration, returning their wishes of
much happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Knee-Cap Hurt. Hall. Ind Aug 10. 1883
Knee-eap WAS hurt and suffered months;
bottles Of St. Jacobs Oil permanently restored me-
c. O. keM0RkIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Died, January II, at soldiers
home Leavenworth, Kansas, George
Kit,smiller, aged As Mr. Kits
muller was the husband of Mrs.
Lydia Kittsmiller, formerly Miss
L. L. sayre, of Laddoma. Van.
dalia and Laddonia papers will
kindly copy -
The best ministers throughout
the United States say that Gen
Cary's convincing arguments, cap
tivating eloauence and grea; earn
estness, cannot fail to strengthen
faith in God, and will do much tt
stay the tide of skepticism. Al
Kabrich's Opera House, Thursday
January 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
1T WILL BE HARD TO BEAT
The New Water-Works Contract q
Very Desirable One for
the City.

On Tuesday, Febru ry 12, the
peoi lie will be called upon to vote
on the new Water-works contract
as it appeared in this paper recent
ly in the form of an ordinance.
Barring few persons who make a
study of matters of this kind, there
are only a limited number who
know anything about the advant-
age to the city of the new contract.
All of the city officials are hearty
in their support of the new agree
ment, from the fact that they are
in position TO full realize the
benefits the city will derive in case
the ordinance is ratified by the
voters OF Mexico.
Mayor Basstord, in q cenversa-
ton with reporter for this paper
this morning, cited several reasons
why there should not be a dissent
ing vote on the measure. The
most prominent resson is the saw
ing of eleven hundred dollars each
year. Commenting on this fact. the
Mayer said 1--WE not only save
eleven hundred dollars each year
during the life of the new contract,
but we save u sum of money on the
rentals now due and unpaid APP
proximating two thousand dollars.
This is quite an item IN itself. You
see we save under the new contract
two hundred and seventy-five dol
lars every quarter, all of which
goes into the
woRKINGMAN's POCKET
in payment for street work and
other labor. On the contrary, if
the measure fails to meet with the
approval of the voters, We stand
where we are now-with a decided
ly dismal prospect of settling this
side of the highest courts All the
while the matter is in litigation the
city must set aside the full amount
of the hydrant rental under the old
contract-s90O quarterly-thus pre-
venting the expenditure of the s275
I mentioned before. This amount
will surely be on hand every three
months to be spent in the regular
way on street work and in other
public improvement.
"The bondholders have made
every concession we asked for"
continued the Mayor. "We pay
the rental semi-annually instead of
every quarter, the public troughs
are to be open all the year, rather
than eight months, as under the
old contract and then we save
over two thousand dollars to begin
with. I think the proposition
will meet with the almost unani-
nous endorsement Of our people" ?"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Dislocation. Joliet. III. May II lsss.
DisIoeatsd shoulder years ago :osrned
wesks to house. the pain cured By 81 JAeons
OIL and hsxe had return OF it y D. BkOWN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
Mrs. CleyeIand's Injured Arm.

mFS. Slts Glduu LII uISo AEh.
Washington Core pondenc- Courier-.Iournal.
An incident occurred the other
day at the dinner of a Cabinet
Minister. DR.. Roucks, a promi-
nent army surgeon, was sitting be-
side the wife of q distinguished
government official. In a SYM
pathetic tone he began to deplore
the accident that had happened to
Mrs. Cleveland, and added that it
would probably necessltate the am
putation of her arm at the elbow.
The ladies within hearing were all
attention in a moment and one
called:
"What accident ? What has
happened to Mrs. Cleveland? -
Haven't you heard ?"responded
the doctor, with merry twinkle
in his eye. "Mrs. Cleveland
scalded her arm badly trying to get
the President out of the soup?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The quail shooting season ex-
pired Friday.:.nd it is understood
that the local sportsmen will see
that the law is vigorously enforced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07
For.BruiSeS and Burns.

Fresh, Strong. Convincing Facts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

"Sam Cook, of the Mexico Intel.
ligencer, Is attempting to explain
how it was that he got defeated for
State Central Committeeman. The
cold facts are, the Democratic party
OF Missouri had determined to ex-
clude all perpetual liars, Doodle
suckers and slanderers from any
Office within its gift, hence Cook +
defeat.u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

The Harvestcrs have secured
Gen. Cary for a lecture at the
Christian Church on the evening of
Friday, the Sth. The subject will
be announced later.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Horse kick. Ozark. O., June ~. 1859.
sussred weeks from the kick OF horse; nAato
uss cane: .ve bottles St. Jacobs oil cured me-
p C. EERcH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-02-07

Harry Slavens, one of Audrain's S
most prosperous farmers, has rent
ed the fine Field farm just east OF
Mexico and will move in about
March 1St