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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
YES, OF COURSE.
The Republican Administration
Dearly Loves a Soldier.

To the Editor OF the St. Louis Republic.
STURGEON, Mo-, June 21.-The
claim made by the present admin
istration that it loves the old SOL
diers who fought to preserve the
Union is only pretence. We have
a case in point in our town. Mr..
F. w. Middleton, who served
throughout the war as a gallant
soldier in the Federal army, has
been supplanted by man who
stayed at home when the country
needed his services on the field of
battle. The first one went into
the army from Southern Illinois a
Democrat, and is still Democrat,
while the latter is an ardent
Radical. Mr.. Middleton was ap-
pointed postmaster early in Cieve-
lands administration and served
acceptably. He was indorsed for
continuance by every business man
in the town without regard to party
The first-lieutenant of his com.
pany, Alex Beecher, of Wakanda,
ILL.,. IN a letter to Congressman J.
M. Farquhar, who was the major
of the regiment, and both intensely
Radical, used this language: "Per.
NIT me to write you IN regard te
F. M. Middleton, late of Co. D
Eighty-ninth Illinois Volunteers
who is postmaster at Sturgeon,
Boone county, Mo. You no doub1
remember him we'll. He was one
OF the nine belonging to our com
pany who answered the first rol
call after the battle Of Stone River
also one of the four who answered
the roll call after Chickamauga
| and one of the six that did thu
same thing after the battle at New
Hope Church. x x
The only fault that I can fine
with him that he is a lifelong Dem
ecrat. He was ruptured while il
the army and has never recovered
and has never applied for pen
sion, and is entirely dependent OF
that little post-offiee for the supper
of a large family. He is So years
old and unable to do any hare
labor" X
This letter will be read with in
terest by yourDemocratic readers il
Illinois, who were also in th'
army, and is an additional proc
that the party in power have nj
use for a man, no matter how lonl
he fought or how much he sacri
feed on the altar of his country il
the time that tried mems souls, i
he dares to be Democrat.
i switzler is reported as sayini
that the Democrats put down tn
rebellion, and I believe it, but W
must elect Cleveland or Palmer be
fore we get any credit for 1t.
DEMOCRAT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and
neighbors talking about it. You
may yourself be one of the many
who know from personal expert
enc just how good a thing it is. If
you have ever tried it, you are one
of its staunch friends, because the
wonderful thing about it is, thai
when once given a trial, DR.. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds {
place in the house. If you have
never used it and should be aff1ict
ed with a cough, cold or any Throat
Lung or Chest trouble, secure {
bottle at once and give it fair trial
It is guaranteed every time, ol
meney refunded Trial bottles -FFe'
at J, F, Llewellyn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

The treatment of many thousands of cases
Of those chronic Meaanesses a. ana 'h disTesnS sTnS
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. T.,
has afforded a vast experience in nicely adapt
sns cure .aa os ro@sns sa4a8 peculiar maladies. ~ ~
Dr. Pierce.s Eayorttc Prescription
ID the outgrowth, or result. OF this great ane
uiais, received from patients and from physi-
clans who have tested it in the more agra
their skill, prove it to be the most wonderful
remedy ever devised for the relief and cure OF
suffering women. 1t is not recommended e
woman's peculiar ailments.
As powerful, fnvfgorating tenies
ana ear to the s,sen Wom5 and nd it's is sppendases il
particular. For overworked, worn out,
rundown" debilitated teachers, millineis,
Keepers, nursing mothers, and feeble women
generally. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Is e an aSpetisne corda d and restoTative @ tonic.
As a socthtng and strengthenin
nsaed ss is E, eanr sna sns
DUNG nervous excitabiity, irritability, ex-
haustion, prostration, hysteria. spasms and
monty attendant upon functional and organic
disease of the womb. 1t induces refreshing
sleep. and relieves mental anxiety and de-
DR.. Pierce.s Favorfte Prescription
Is a legitimate medicine, carefully
and aape d 70 eoate
Organization. 1t is purely vegetable in tts
composition and perfectly harmless in its
effects in any condition of the system. For
morning sickness. or nausea, from whatever
cause arising, weak stomach, indigestion, dys-
pepsia and kindred symptoms its use, ia small
doses, viii prove very beneficial
"EavOrite Prescriptions y, II pODts
tive cure for the most complicated and OBJ
stinate cases of ieucorrhea. excessive flowing,
| painful Inenstruetion. unnatural suppressions
| prolapsus, or failing of the womb. weak back
| :" female weakness, anteversion. retroversion
SeariE g-doTn sensations. chronic congestion,
inflammation and uiceration of the womb, in
| dammation, pain and tenderness in oyaries
accompanied with internal heat"
| As a regulator and promoter of fun&
| tional action at thsg critical period of chang
from giTinood TO wofnanhood, =" Fayorite Pre-
Ecrtption Is O perfectly safe remedial agent
and Gan produce only good results. 1t Il
equally efficacious and velunbie in its effect,
ments incident to that later and most critica
period, known us "ahe Change of Life"
"EavOrite Preseripti on, - when takea
In connection with the use of DIR. Pierce
doses of DR.. Pierce's Purgative Pellet. {LIt.s;
! Liver Pills. cures Liver. kidnsy-9..a Bladde
diseases. Their combined ~,rce also remove
blood taints, cie .sS6Iishes cancerous sn
. scrofulous shImors from the system.
oFas orfte Prescription - is the onl
a positive GUARANTEED, from the manu-
facturers, that It win give satisfaction In ever
| case, or money will be refunded. This guaran
| tee has been printed on the bottle-wrappel
batsisss MaiEss fcr ssoo oo dose sloo' or si1
For large, illustrated Treatise on Diseases O
cents in stamps. address, '''''0' '<A1 W
Marble nienoNcsvv NadiesI leeeele4sa,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Notice of Special School Election.

Notice Of Special School Election.
The qualified voters of the School
District of the City of Mexico, are here
by notified that o Special Election will
be held at the Court House in said
School District ON Tuesday, the 9th day
of July, 1889, for the purpose of author
izing the Board of Education in said
District to borrow Five Thousand
t$5, ,0O0) Dollars, and issue bonds for the
payment thereof; said money to be
used for building and furnishing three
additional rooms to the School Build.
ing of said District, situated on the
corner of Olive and Jackson Streets
and for building and furnishing two
additional rooms to the CoIored Schoo
Building of said District.
By order Of the Board,
]. T. NELSON,
q d4W Secretary,
Mexico, Mo-, June II, 1859.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Clothing! Clothing!

For the people now on earth.
Everybody 60 to the new clothing
store, on West Side Public Square,
in P. w. Harding's old stand. New
goods, new styles, and the very
lowest prices. Come one, come all,
and examine our stock of goods.
Him div CHEAP CHARLIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Cron1n's Murderer in Missouri.

CH1LL1coTHE, Mo-, June 26.-
Cooney, the murderer of DR.. Cron-
in, is said to be working on a farm
in this county.
Detectives, who claim no connec-
ton with the Pinkertons, have been
here for two days. They say "the
fox" was in Kansas City eight days
ago. The detectives left for the
country this morning in search OF
their man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Wehd's Dlspsnsary Medical Association.
eeS Nain Sc, BUFFALO, N. 7.

The Iol0a State Register hits the
nail squarely on the head in the
following item. at is a pleasure
to The Register to recommend an
article of merit, and this is the case
with ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrh ea Remedy, as it has
proven to be all that is claimed for
it in many instances that have come
under the writer immediate notice;
and The Register believes, that every
family should have a bottle of this
sterling remedy at all times at their
homes, as it may be necessary when
least expected. Messrs. Chamber
lain & Co. present testimonials as
to the virtue of the life saving pre-
paration, from nearly all the states
in the Union, and many instances
are given where death has been
averted by its timely use. Three
different epidemies are noted, in
| which this standard medicine has
come out victorious, and the resi-
dents of these localities are proud
to say, that this was the most sue
cessful of all the remedies en-
ployed. Too much care can not be
exercised to preserve the health of
the children, as well as the heads
of the house, and it is always best
to be prepared at all times. Arm
yourself, SO as to be ready to sue
cessfully combat disease when it
appears. For sale by e. r. GIBBS,
| druggist, Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
The Company Our Authority.


Brother White, of the Mexico
LEDGER, says he is able to say
upon the best authority that there
is nc foundation whatever to the
many newspaper stories concern.
ing the Chicago, Hannibal & Spring
field railroad now going the rounds.
but gentlemen at the head of the
enterprise are using their best en-.
deavors to get the company firmly
on its feet, but they are working
quietly and saying nothing. He
thinks there is every reason to be-
lieve that their efforts will bs
crowned with success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
PaipitatIon of the Heart. !.

Persons who suffer from oc-
casional palpitaticn ofthe heart are
often unaware that they are the VIC
Tins of heart disease, and are liable
to die without warning. They
should Danish this alarming symp-
tom, and cure the disease by using
DR.. Flint's Remedy. Mack Drug
Co., n. Y. For sale by c. A.
Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Syrups OF Figs.

Is Natures own true laxative.
It is the most easily taken and
the most effective remedy known
to Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit.
ual Constipation, Indigestion,
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by
the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany. For sale in so cents and 81
bottles by C. r. Gibbs. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Mrs. John Martin Baker died at
McCredie June 26th. The funeral
took place from Pleasant Grove
Church north of Mexico, Thursday.
Deceased was highly respected
and much loved lady. The news
of her death will be received with
sorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Calling.

From tie New Florence Optic.
The Shell City Ne,os says Bob
White, of the Mexico LEDGER, has
no brass. 1t must be CALLING to be
thus audaciously robbed of ones
most useful and becoming attribute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
NICHOLS & SHEPARD
las;ISI771 iaI53|s|1i
No Oklahoma for Us,
From the Fulton Globe.


In one of the show-windows of
the grocery store of Messrs.
Buckley & Moore, in Mexico, are
displayed samples of the soil, sand ,
clay and rock from Oklahoma. 1t
is a miserable display. The soil Is
very shallow, and of a rocky, sandy
nature, almost totally unfit for
successful agriculture. Oklahoma
May be the promised land," but
we doubt it. "Poor old Missouri
is good enough for us.
A son of D. F. Stearns, who is
with a party of movers, e,, route to
Illinois from Cass County, this
State, ran off June 26th. The boy
is Is years of age and has a wen on
his right eye. AS he is in very
poor health, his father is very much
alarmed for his safety. The party
will camp south of this city, await
ing the boys return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
AN 1mMENs1, BUSINESS.
The Great Clacher q Hill Ware
house Just Completed
Q Flourishing Firm.

Clacher & Hills hardware busi-
ness, during the thirteen years of
its existence, has grown immensely.
By the addition of warehouse
offering 9s2S feet of floor room, the
house now has facilities for hand
ling the largest stock of hardware
ever brought to this part of the
State. This warehouse has been
completed only few days, but it is
now full of farm implements, wag-
ons, twine and thrashing machines.
Messrs. Clacher Il Hill are agentsex-
cluslvely fer the Mccormick goods
and all repairs may be had at q
moments notice at this warehouse.
Besides the immense stock of
hardware on the ground fioer of the
main building, up stairs may be
found very complete stock of the
justly celebrated Abbott and Col
umbus buggies. These buggies
have stood the test and are prefer
red by everyone.
This firm is selling more binding
twine now than any other house in
the city. Indeed, it is asserted that
their sales will outreach the COM
bined sales of other dealers in this
section. The farmers have learned
that for reliability and square deal
ing Clacher & Hill are not to be out
done. This accounts for the large
trade enjoyed by this firm among
this excellent class. Clacher&Hill's
prices are low and their goods are
always exactly as represented.
If you are not already familiar
with the location and scope of this
business enterprise, you should
lose no time in paying Messrs.
Clacher & Hill a visit. A trip
through their immense new ware
house is more than worth making.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
mo-, fur I'm done.n

mo, fur I'm done.''
ssWhutr'
ssThat's whut. An Elsie, ef my arms
ever git SO I kin use ,em, I'll take your in
yertation next Fo'th er July to learn how
ter spin cotton"
y
1t was Christmas Day next when they
were married. Dolph proved quick pupil
at the spinning wheel, and every Fourth OF
July Elsie puts ON a pair Of new stockings
spun by Dolph and knitted by herself.
Dolph never drank liquor again, and al
though he Is rs ugly as ever, he is happy
enough to be beautiful.
CHARLES 8. BLACKBURN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
An Untirlng Worker.

At the State Sunday School Con-
ventlon at Fulten last week Audrain
county reported the largest per-
centage of Sunday school scholars
OF any country in the State, csnse-
quently she carried off the banner.
Too much credit cannot be given
J. v. Williams, Of Mexico, for his
excellent work in behalf Of the
children of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Miss Linnie Steele has resigned
her position in the law office of
Geo. Robertson, and will visit
friends and relatives fer a few
weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
Disgusting Drugs.

Blue-mass for torpid liver, caster
for constipation, other disgusting
drugs for piles, dyspepsia, and sick
headache, are being surely banish-
ed for use by the sweet, fruit-like
Hamburg Figs. 25 cents. Dose,
one Fig. Mack Drug Co., N. Y.
For sale by G. A. Buckner druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

distinguishes even very young children 70
a remarkable degree. His intellect was
fully equal to the case in hand. he would
have good time for once. He would cele.
brate the day and his independence after
his own fashion, unpestered by the trouble.
some advice Of the old fogies.
There weren't any ire-crackers, torpe.
does were unknown, nigger-chasers were a
serpentine dream of the future in the soul
of the unborn inventors, toy pistols still
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
ELSIE.
SPRIGGS owned

T SPRIGGS owned
a saw-miil on "Injun
Creek" Dolph Smith
was his book-keeper.
Dolph was a physio-
logical mi r racle.
Whisky and malaria
had wrinkled hia
face and given it the
hue of dirty brass );
but he was accus-
toned todeclare that,
as far back as he
could rem ember,
which W a 8 thirty
years, he had never
been sick enough To
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
A Blood Purifier for s5 cents.

While the merits of the various
blood purifiers are being shown up
to the best advantage possible by
their several manufacturers, we
would suggest to persons feeling
the need of such a medicine, that
they try a dose of St. Patrick's
Pills, and assure them that they
will not only be surprised but de-
lighted with the result. Those
who wish to feel the animation,
buoyancy and clear-headedness of
youth should take St. Patrick's
Pills. For sale by c.. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

ZZY'S mother had
just stepped over u
cousin Malviny's fol
an hour. His father
had driven down t.
the village two milsi
away and wouldn't
| be back for ever u
long. 1t was q rarf
chance-such an one
as may come only
once a year.
Izzy was one oi
your s'bright" littlt
fellows, with keer
perception and thai
grasp of a situation
which som g tim 9 {
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
He will Change His Tune.

"Any man whe accumulates over
$40, 600 should be made to divide"
said Charles Spachs, Milwaukee
socialist, a few weeks ago. The
other day he got legacy of SIC, 600
from Belgium, and we trust that
the strong arm of the law will step
in and take Sc, coo of it and divide
it among the poor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Wallace, Northern & Doweli
shipped one car of hsgs to st.
Leuis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

8RD Chest Pains, Soreness, Weakness,
NS Hacking Cough, Asthma, Pleurisy.
n and Inflammation relieved In enc
minute by ths Cuticura Anf5.
kAtA Plaster. Nothing Hh Il foe Weak Lanen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Fry & Son shipped two cars Of
sheep to Chicago Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Everyone can afford buggy al
he price Ferris is selling them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Fence Posts for Sale.
1900 frst-class fence posts for
sale. Enquire Of w. v. Walker.
12-3.t DIV.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
THE BARRIERS OPINION.

"Some people think It's only made
For cleansing goods of heavy grade.
For washing down the walls or stairs.
The bureau, tables and the chairs;
But folks do well to change their mind :;
'Tis not to things like these confined,
And not alone the kitchen maid
And laundress prize its friendly aid;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
LZZY.

An Amusing Fourth OF July Cat
Tale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

| find it just the incest thing
For toilet use and barbering.
The slightest touches will suffice
To make foamy lather rise,
That holds the beard till smoothly laid,
However dull may be the blade.
In short, the tale is ever new
That tells what IVORY SOAP will do"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

"THEsE ARE JAGK LoNasHoRE AND DAvT
JONES'
with this gentleman and be under his orders
a. long as he needs you. He's got very
tcklish job for you and wants your pret-
tost work. Understand, no liquor, now"
"Ayel Ayei sir,n returned both men, de-
lighted ut the prospect Of something novel
and exciting.
Snow, away with you both 10 pack your
gripsacks."
A moment later appeared the steward, to
whom Nebbitt also gave the same instruc-
tionA.
Twenty minutes afteryward the entire par
- Of adventurous was on board the fast ex-
press to Paris.
The steward was 50 successful in execut-
ing his commissions that In the evening he
was again on board the 'sNamovna," which,
at ten O'Clock, had weighed anchor and was
rapidly steaming out into the channel.
Meanwhile Fairfax and his two men
fourd their limited time barely sufficient for
fulfilling the many errands imposed upon
each. But the trio arrived at the station
Just in season to board the cars for Dol,
with the comfortable feeling that every
thing had been done as planned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Body covered with scales like spots of
mortar. An awful Spectacle. Doctors
useless. Cure hopeless. Entirely cured
by the Cuticura Remedies In five weeks.
am going to tell you of the extraordinary change
your CuTIcURA REMEDIES performed on me.
About the lst of April last l noticed some red
pmpes ike coming out all over my body, but
thought nothing of it until some time later on,
when it began TO look ike spots of mortar spotted
on, and which came OF in layers, accompanied
with itching. i would scratch every night until
WAS raw, then the next night the scales, being
formed meanwhile, were scratched of again. ID
vain did L consult ali the doctors in the country,
but without aid After giving MP all hopes OF re-
covery, happened to see an advertisement III the
newspaper about your CET1CrEA REMEDIES, and
purchased them from my druggist and obtained
almost immediate relief. began 10 notice that the
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had the disease thirteen months before began tax
ing the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and in four or fiTe
weeks was entirely cured. My disease was eczema
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Ny body was covered with scales, and was an
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Sept q, 1887
Feb. Z, Isss.-No trace Of the disease from which
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
The happy maid, with eyes OF sleeping fire,
Unto her wardrobe rapturously goes

And dons her freshest holiday attire
Until she looks as sweet as any rose.
He comes-the lover of her choice-they fly
Unto the picnic, many miles away,
Where luscious lemonade and toothsome pie
Beguile the many rompers from their play.
The dusk steals down; the white, deceptive
moon
Sheds sallow shadows on the yielding grass;
The maiden's heart doth hum a merry tune,
The joy she hungered for has come to pass.
He asks her will she wed; whereat she sinks
Into his arms with plaintive little cry:
"You bet will!' and, resting there, she Think
This surely is her luckiest July.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

Thus wags the world, and we whose locks are
gray
And eyes grown tarnished with the flight OF
years,
Gaze on our offspring, who devote the day
To pyrotechnics, picntcs, love and cheers.
Beat, patriotic heartsl Fair maid, love oni
Uproarious celebrants your voices raisel
Another glorious Fourth has come and gone,
Unmarked by aught save ecstasy and praise.
Ayear is added to the Nations life,
year which saw our goods and tribe In
crease;
year which, after bringing me wife,
Died In an atmosphere of perfect peace.
HAROLD r. VYNNE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
CHAPTER TX.

Arrived at Dol, Fairfax found Dick and
his valet in waiting. The party, divided
IN three sections. having apparently no
eunnection one with the other, sauntered
slowly down the road, toward rendezvous
convenient yet secluded
Richard was then interrogated as to the
result Of his investigations.
sWell, To begin with, y said that tired and
sieepy youth, drawing himself up to his
handsomely proportioaed length and yawn-
6g alarming, Lydia was there again; and
t0ere's no use In denying the fact that she's
got Arthur Fairfax on the brain-dead
1We, I believe And, between you and me
md yon stream, I'm inclined to think, too.
- tceberg's beginning little TO thaw.n
sStop,n y said his listener, decisiveiy, s'this
= 20 time for nonsense. Relate the evcnts;
~ your beliefs y
Well my hoy, she LETT at half-past sir.
ek6g and Joan, otherwise Dimitri and
1hsrihe, Jagged behind. Your friend
- Nakered sNedH st the pool end -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
A WORD OF WARNING.

q.
There white each represented be good the so
ARE NOT like all counes lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities
Of the genuine. Ask for voy" Soap and insist getting
Copyrsh by Proctor amb
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04

actually began to entertain q feeling Of dis,
trust toward the good dame, 1t made him
still more careful, and he resolved to spare
no pains in taking every precantion possible
to ensure success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-07-04
ITCHING AGONIES.
Every Night I Scratched until the
Skin was Raw.

Body covered with scales like spots of
mortar. An awful Spectacle. Doctors
useless. Cure hopeless. Entirely cured
by the Cuticura Remedies In five weeks.