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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
OLD HARRIET'S HORSES.
The Pitiful Tale Ofan Old French
Canadian Woman-She
Has a History.

Harriet LIE Tourneau, a French
Canadian Creole, aged about
eighty years, Is in much trouble.
She has lived on II small patch of
land five miles north of this city
for several years, her only COM
panions having been two sleek 0
rel mares, named Nellie and Lii.
The horses were gentle and play
full when with their old mistress,
and she always fed them from her
hand. When feed time came, the
old lady would open the door and
call to them in French:
"Viens la wien la NelI-Lill;
votre mere vous appellee"
The horses would rub their
noses in the hand of the old lady
and nibble at the morsels she kept
for them. The feeding of her
equine pets and the performance of
light household duties formed her
vocation. But the old lady does
not feed her pets, now. They are
gone; and their mistress heart is
half broken. Three weeks ago
last Saturday, the old woman was
called upon by Fielding Sexton, q
man who lives in the neighberhood
of her home, and, the old lady
alleges, offered to buy her horses.
She wouldn't sell, but generously
offered to lend the neighbor
the animals. Sexton went home
and dressed up, returning short
ly to a vail himself Of the old
lady's offer. Since that day,
Mrs. LIE Tourneau has seen
neither of her pets. The old lady
was here Monday to take steps
toward the recovery Of the animals,
but returned in the evening without
having made much Roadway. She
said she was afraid everything she
possessed at her little home would
be stolen if she did not return.
The old lady came back to Mexico
this morning and was hunted up by
a reporter for the LEDGER, accom-
panied by an interpreter. The
services of Constable Quisenberry
were secured and by dint of much
questioning, facts were obtained SO
as to set the officer on the track of
the missing animals. 1t is thought
they are being employed to haul
ties at one of the Alton stations
down in Galloway county.
The old French Canadian woman
has a wonderful history. Her
mother was an Indian, and her
father was a Frenchman named
Monbria. Harriet Monbria was
born near Montreal eighty years
ago and at the age of thirteen was
taken to London, England, by her
father. There she acquired the
language as well as a husband.
l Though she secured the latter on
English soil, he was a Frencllman.
His name was LIE Tourneau. and
i with his Canadian wife, he moved
to this country. Three children
, were born to them-alI girls. Two
, married in New York City and the
husband of one of them died,
|, These two are living happily to.
| gether in that city now. The
) third daughter married Fieldin:
Sexton, who is mentioned above
but died a year ago, leaving thu
old lady alone, hundreds of mile,
distant from those next of kin, an,
, with only her horses as com
panions. Mrs. LIE T~ourneau, whel
!, speaking English, drops tn
H's and picks them up again
where they ought not be, with tn
hueney ola Cockney. Her English
however, is bad, very bad. Tn
old lady received a letter thi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
A RUSH HILL RACKET.
Applicants for the P~oSt-ofice
Nearly as Thick as In
Mexico.
Correspondents of the Ledger.

Correspondence OF Tue Ledger
RUSH HILL, No., January 3d.
The citizens ofthis place and vicin-
ity have been stirred from center to
circumference for the last ten days
ove the contest by different par
ties for the post-otfice. AS soon as
it was known hat Mr.. Boyd con-
templated resignlng the post-oifice
here, aspirants for the position
sprang up SO fast that one would
think that every man in town and
ONT of the women wanted it. We
propose to notice the chances of
some of the applicants. The first
is a Republican. When he pre-
sents his petition to a few of his
own party he urges that he has al
ways been a Radical in every sense
of the word. When he approaches
a Democrat is very conservative,
and says nothing about his devo-
ton to his party. The next We
will notice the man that, during
the presidential canvass claimed 10
be a Democrat, and was captain of
the Democratic club at this place.
He is now very conservative and
says he served six years as post
master under President Grant, and
thinks that sufficient reason why
his claims should be recognized.
Next comes the young applicant
who never cast but one vote in his
life. ana that was for the Prohibi-
ton ticket. He SAYS nothing about
politics; asks the sympathy of all
parties and urges his ability to fill
the office. We will notice but one
more leaving the claims of the
other applicant for future notice.
He has always been very quiet on
the subject of politics, never let
ting it he known to which party he
belonged until after the election.
He now prociaims himself belong
ing to the winning side and asks
the combined assistance of all par
ties to the position of postmaster.
Anyone of the applicants is compe-
tent to fill the position, but some
are doomed to be disappointed;
and is someone says: "a JOY
that has gone from us forever is a
jewel that trembles like II tear on
sorrows breast; but the brightest
stars in her diadem are the mem
cries of hope that have passed
away unrealized. Y. Y. Z.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
The Rarcs, OF Combinations.

True delicacy of flavor with true
efficacy OF action has been attained
in the famous California liquid
frHt remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its
pleasant taste and beneficial effects
have rendered it immensely popu-
lar. 1t cIeanses the System, cures
Costiveness. etc. For sale in so
cents and 81 bottles by C. R.Gibbs.
till Feb. /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
Election Notice,

MEXICO, Mo-, January 23.-
Notice is hereby given that there
will be an election by the stock
holders of the Mexico Building
and Loan Association for the pur-
pose of elerting six directors at the
secretary's Office in the City of
Mexico, Mo, on the 4th day of
February, 1889. The polls viii be
open at the hour of 8 o'clock a. M,
and remain open three hours.
T.. d. RODGERS. President.
J. A. GLANDoN, Secretary.
d till Feb. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

DIR. Cave and G. ID. Rodgers
went out to the wedding of Jack"
Harrison at Auxvasse Wednesday
night. The LEDGER, with the rest
Of Jacks friends. who are legion,
extends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
To the Men ef AGdraiH C0untr,

Weare doing a lively business in
the way of writing Life Insurance
in the Connecticut Mutual of Hart
ford.
We want to insure you all, but
we do not want your money, note
or due bill until policy is issued and
submitted for your inspection and
found by you to be, in all respects,
the thing YOU contracted for.
40 If KILGoRE Ii HOWELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
Stallion for Safe.

Any one wanting TO purchase a
fine harness and saddle stallion
should apply to &. W. kamey, 20
railes east Of Mexico and ten miles
north of Wellsville. Terms rea-
sonable. 43-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
The St, Louis Stock Market.


The National Stock Yards, of
East St. Louis, H., furnishes the
following:
CATTLE.-Market Was quoted
strong. Choice heavy native
steers, 1913 to 81 so; fair to good
steers, $500 to $50; butchers
steers, medium to choice at 81. CO
to 1925; stockers and feeders, fair
to good, at $50 to $40; rangers.
corn fed, $500 to $3.50 grass-fed,
$500 to 50 IS.
ItoGs-Market was quoted slow.
Quotations ranged as follows :
Choice heavy and butchers selec-
tons, $40 to 81 50; packing,
medium to prime, S4.65 to 81 10;
light grades ordinary to best, at
$40 to 81 80.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The market
quoted steady and firm. Fair to
choice grades of sheep quoted at
So % to $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
AN ELECTION
The City Council Holds an Unin-
interesting Session-Munic-
lpal Matters.

Mr.. Frank Wheeler was before
the Council Monday to make anoLh-
er effort to dispose to the city of a
small strip of land along the north
side of and in Liberty street. This
matter has long been before the
City Council. Mr.. Wheeler owns
the land but desires to sell it to
the city. If he fences it in with
his own property, which lies ad-
joining, the appearance of the
street will be much marred. Mr..
Wheeler will take S45 IN cash for
the land. The Mayor appointed
Mr.. Angle and Mr.. Arnold a COM
mittee to investigate the price of
East Liberty street land and ar
range a settlement Of the matter
with Mr.. Wheeler.
The new Water-works ordinance
Immediately came up for a second
reading. After a momentary dis
cussion of the necessity of another
reading, it was unanimously adopt
ed, upon the motion and second of
Mr.. Arnold and Mr.. Angle, re-
spectively. Tuesday, February -,
was fixed as the day ofthe election.
Chairman Hit, of the printing
committee, was instructed by the
Mayor to look after the printing of
the tickets, and Mayor Bassford
named the following judges of the
election: B. F. Tomllnson, Joel
Guthrie and VIM. D. Lee.
Mr.. Worrell, of the committee
appointed to investigate certain
church tax claims, asked for further
time, which was granted.
Mr.. Angie, of the Building Com
mittee, reported that the wood
work and ~cornice of the City Hall
We're being painted. He also sub
mitted estimates % the cost of
painting and penclling the outside
walls of the building. lie said ex-
reriments had proven that the re-
moval of the mould on the pressed
bricks an impossibility and he sug-
gested that the building be painted,
though he considered the present
season g bad one fer the improve
ment. Upon Mr.. Angles recon-
Imendation the matter was laid over
indefinitely. 1t will cost 800 to
paint well and pencil the east,
north and west sides Of the build
ing.
Mr.. Arnold, of the electric light
committee, reported that a confer
ence with Mr.. Llewellyn resulted
in securing 10 reduction in the rate
now being paid. Mr.. Arnold said
that the Electric Light Company is
willing to change the rate now be-
ing paid to that of the average
price paid by q dozen cities similar
in size to Mexico. The committee
was continued on Mr.. Locke's
motion.
NOTES.
Lights have been ordered OIL the
crossings of the Wabash.
Mrs. Mary [. Brandreth has been
| ordered to build a sidewalk on the
east side of Western avenue, in
front oflot S, block 3, Clark's add
dition.
S. ?. Emmons has been ordered
| to build a sidewalk on the east side
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

The remains of Mrs. Jane Ire
loar, mother of Prof. w. NJ. Ire
loar, arrived from Norborne, Mo.
Sunday and were buried at the
new cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

The remains of Walter Adams.
a brother of APP Adams, of Aux
vase, were re-interred in the new
cemetery Sunday. MIR. Adams
died at Georgetown, Texas, ten
years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Ovens, OF
Louisiana. and Mr.. and Mrs. W. T.
Mayhall, OF Bowling Green, were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Adams Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

A cow belonging to E. d. Ora
ham killed a colt belonging to A.
G. Turner Saturday, by goring it
in the throat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Mr.. G. F. Littrell, a substantial
farmer of near Sturgeon, was down
last week visiting his daughter,
Miss Cora, who is attending school
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Gen. Cary is one of the few men
who have been able 70 refute In
garsol's logic and cope with his
oratory successfully. at kabrich's
Opera House Thursday, January,
u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
The Gahan

The report that Gahan had re-
turned to Centralla and been
placed under arrest is without
foundation. Gahan is thought TO
never been away from the town.
4 gentleman from this city, who
was in Centralla Monday, says
he is at the house OF a friend IN
the country. The troubles will
likely be adjusted without further
difficulty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

On account of poor health, Mr.
John Cahall to-day resigned his
position in the pest-oflice in
this city. John has many friends
here who wish him well
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Cash Blackburn, of Vandalia,
was up to court Tuesday, and re-
ports the East End booming.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

H. d. Hunter spent Sunday at
home. The opera house he is con-
structing at Fayette is nearly COM
pleted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

George Mason won the six days
walking match at Kansas City,
with John Baker, of this city,
second.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Go and hear Gen. Cary Thurs
day night. He is one of the great
est orators the country has pro-
duced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

The investigating committee
from the Legislature passed
through the city Tuesday on its way
to Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

George Mexican, of Denver, Col
orado, is the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Mexican.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Misses Lutte Cave and Lena
Harrison went to Warrensburg
Monday to attend normal school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
He v HIS DOG.
Incident at the City Hall-An
Eight Year Old Orphan and
His Pet.

At 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon a
little, yellow headed boy, eight
years old and without many clothes
on his back, applied at the City
Hall for transportation to Van
dalia. He was followed by an
ugly, yellow dog of no particular
kind, to which he was attached by
d bit of coarse string, as well as
by the bonds Of truest friendship.
The boy took his seat near the
wall in the Recorders office and
waited. When Judge Riley asked
him what he wanted he said he
would like to go to Vandalia. The
attention of Mayor Bassford was
called to the case and after an in
vestigation an order was made
to send the boy.
"You cannot take your dog with
you very well,' said the Mayor.
"Can't take my dog the little
fellow exclaimed, tears coming to
his eyes "why not ?"
because dogs are not allowed
in passenger coaches," returned
the official.
"Then I'll not CO." sobbed the
little fellow, putting his arms
around the ugly brute's neck. "Ii
If you don't send Jack, you can't
send me-"
''If you will go on a freight
train you can take jack" suggest
ed the Mayor, kindly.
The little fellow was crying; and
as he looked up and murmured,
d" Thank you, sir" the men who
watched him could see that his
big blue eyes were filed with
tears but they, could hardly sec
that, for somehow, they couldn't
keep their own eyes from becom.
ing moist.
The boy waited until 8 O'Clock
yesterday morning to catch q
freight train that stops at Van
dalia. The little fellows mothe,
died several months ago and he has
relatives at Vandalia. Maybe he
slept with Jack last night-likely
he did for when he climbed on the
caboose down in the Alton yards
this morning the big dog was with
him. The dog didn't want to gel
on the train with his master, anC
the little fellow picked him up a:
best be could and dragged him up
the car steps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

w. E. Coleman, superintendent
of public schools, was in town Mon
day, on his way to Jefferson City
from Foristell. At Foristell Sat
urday, Prof. CoIeman's father died,
aged so years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

LosT-Water spaniel bitch dog,
about 4 months old. Leave with
Octave Holt, meat market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

J. R. Dyer, who lives near
Laddonia, sold J.. II. Redman l,lo0
bushels OF corn for 80 cents, which
he has to feed for Redman. He Is
feeding IS fine Hereford heifers for
Mr.. Redman and will soon have
some top cattle ready for the
market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

John NJ. CLARK, of KalkaskIa,
Michigan, spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Call on Miss Ida Spencer, of
L~addonia, she keeps afuls line OF
stationary, ladies and children's
hose, bustles, corsets etc, etc.
The best kid glove sold; lessons
given in dress making.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
ChanEn OF

W. o. johnson. ,'ssr &,
b. Null, invite ali OF his friends
to come and see how low he sells
groceries wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Miss Willie Cardweli, of Fulton,
was the guest of Miss Ida Rosa
mond Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

l.. P. Crigler has bought ". I.
Shepherds interest in the firm at
Worcester and will at one rebuild
and put in a new stock. Crigler is
an active young business man and
will double the business at once, as
he has bought the Byron Iiams
property adjoining, on which he
will erect mammoth store and fill
1t with the latest and best goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Ed. Kennen, of Laddonia, is
looking after legal matters here
during court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
ht f'i.i,ftc Gta.

Il E'uilIic SGfa.
We Will sell at pubic sale at the
Court House door, in Mexico, MIS-
souri,, at O'Clock, p. III. on
Saturday, February 2nd, 1889,
one hundred and eighty-five (1S5)
acres of land southeast of Hardin
College. known as the Pierson or
Curry place. This is an elegant
home and has no superior as a fine
stock or dairy farm.
Sale positive Terms, one-third
cash. For particulars address
A. T. & W. ". GARTH.
Colun,hia Nh
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Charles E. Purnell, of the
Famous" is still in New York
buying goods. Mr.. Purnell will
be absent sometime yet, but when
he returns there will be a grand
opening of bargains at Famous
such as this section of Missouri
never witnessed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
Far.n fnr Il

FHF.H fDE henT
Farm for rent Of $50 a.res.5
miles southeast of Mexico: good
improvements two c~isterns, at the
house and barn. For particulars
call on or address VIM. Barry,
Thompson, SIC. Wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

L. G. Raum, of k~eytesville:
formerly clerk at the Ringo, was in
town TO-DAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Mrs. DIR. Taylor, of Martins
burg, is the guest of Mrs. }. l..
Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Squire Watkins, of Nandalla,
was up to the Odd Fellows, enter
tainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

We don't publish certificates Of
cures, although we have scores Of
them all unsolicited, aud all extol-
ling the curative properties OF
Gilman's Cohosh aud Tar, the
king of Cough Cures Sold by
Llewellyn and all druggists. til mi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

The best ministers throughout
the United States say that Gen.
Cary's convincing arguments, cap.
tlvating elouuenee and great earn.
estress, cannot fail to strengthen
faith in God, and will do much te
stay the tide of skepticism. Al
Kabrich's Opera House, Thursday
January 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Joseph New, of the St. Louis
store has been in St.Louis a week on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

C. B. Morris is home from
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
Pay Up.

All parties owing me call in and
pay Ira Tircher At old stand.
4td4tw j. NJ. MENEFEg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

1ollv Logan, OF near Worcester,
has been taken 10 the Asylum for
the Insane at Fulton. lie was ac-
compaaied by Hugh Logan and
Mr.. Underwood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

The Baptist State Board of Mis-
SONS was in quarterly session at the
Promenade Street Baptist Church
IN this city. About twenty-five
members were present, including
the president, ex-Gov. C. H. Har-
oin and the secretary, Rev. j. A.
hsed, Of st. Charles. The meet
ING adjourned Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Harry Easter is home from a
business trip through Southwest
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

You can get your hard coal at
Wright's. dst
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Co. Nat Dryden, of Troy, is
here.
Hon. G. q. Daniel, of Nandalia,
it III town.
Judge Z. Robinson is up from
Louisiana.
James Jesse, of west of Mexico,
is seriously i'll.
Judge Barnett, of Montgomery,
is attending court.
Mrs. J. NJ. Pollard is at Eureka
Springs, Arkansas.
P. H. Cullen, city attorney of
Vandalia, is in town.
Clay Judy and family have gone
to Kentucky to reside.
Ed. Ii. Carter is able to be down
town, after a severe illness.
A. G. Gass has the thanks OF the
LEDGER force for substantial favors.
Hon. G.. F. Clark returned to
Jefferson City Monday afternoon.
Rev. J. c. Armstrong returned
to Kansas City Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. W. J. Rixey is entertaining
her friend, Miss Mcguire, ofJones-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

W. $. Hathaway has just re-
ceived a lot of fine, choice KEN
lucky blue grass seed, North JEFF
ferson street,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Buy your hard and soft coal Of
r. q. Hisey. If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

DR.. &. H. Nichols and a young
man named Matthews were violent
ly thrown from their horses on
Western avenue Monday night and
painfully injured. The animals
walked off a dirt embankment,
falling with their burdens. The
horses were unlniured,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Rev. Mr.. Flapper will preach at
Rush Hill next Sunday night.
Subject: He'll and The Devil"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
Fine Stalilons.

Fine Stations.
| have six draft stations for sale
or trade for good horses or mules.
as follows: One full blood black
Clyde, full blood P~ercheron, |
full blood English Draft, and high
grade horses. wifi
GEo. Z. JOHNSON,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Mrs. W. J. Rixey is entertaining
her friend. Miss Mcguire, ofJones-
burg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31
THE LEDGER.

FOR EASTERN MONEY ON LONG
TIME LOAN, AT LOWEST RATES.
APPLY 10 kIlG8RE l. HOWELL,
LOAN AGENTS. MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Rev. J. c. Armstrong returned
to Kansas City Tuesday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

Co. Nat Dryden, of Troy, is
here
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

second.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-31

in the throat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-15
A NEW SANITARY MEASURE.
A system of House -to- House Inspection
Adopted by the Health Board.
,rpn,r A erAl,E CORRESPONDENCE

A System of House House Inspection
Adopted by the Health Board.
IFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
JoHNsTowN, June 14.-Dr. G. G. Croft,
the physician in charge of the State Health
Department in Johnstown, has instituted
another system of obtaining the actual state
of health of the people of this city. To-day
he ordered large number of circulars to be
printed, and this afternoon 80 men COM
menced to make house-to-house canvass to
obtain the following particulars:
The owner CT tenant of the house; the street
and number; how many persons lii the 1amlly;
how many males, females and children; any
present sickness the condition of the cellar, OF
the rooms, of the yard, of the stable and the
surroundings; the source and condition OF the
water supply and, finally, Has there been any
typhoid fever, diphtheria or scarlet fever in
the house within the last six months?
All these details will have to be answered
on paper. DR.. Croft said he had started the
system in order to get perfect acquaintance
with all the houses throughout the city in
order to aid in any case of sickness as soon
as it is reported.
The condition of health throughout the
district is Just as good as ever. The first
case of typhoid fever was reported this
morning and the patient taken to the hospi-
tai. This is the only case of the disease Off
cially reported, so far, but have been told
of several others. However, as they are
only rumors cannot say anything definite
about them.
There are still only three cases of diph-
liberia. Measles are to be found all over the
city even in the shape of an epidemic, but
as all these cases are of very mild charac-
ter, there is no reason to be alarmed at them.
HEINRICHS.