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Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
HI JEWELLERS,

VIM. Beck still holds forth at his
old stand in the Ringo Block. He
has been in business in Mexico
a long term Of years.
Raleigh Hall is one Of the young
jewellers of Mexico, but by his
polite manners and business ability
is winning lots Of friends,
Tom Riley-everyone knows
Tom by his inimitable wink-is a
clever jeweler. He knows just
how to please each of his many
customers
|. John Pollard, known as "The
Reliable Jeweler," is doing an ex'
cellent business. He has establish.
ed himself for good representa-
tons and his trade is a fine one.
Elon bearing, the popular
young jeweier, is one of the stead.
lest boys in town. He takes con
siderable pride in his pompadoul
and dotes on his business. The
| girls all love him.
Mark Pitcher is one of the oldes
business men. Everybody knows
the good natured Mark and hi
patronage is an unfailing one. Mr.
Pitchers house is an sdmirabl,
managed one.
Everyone regrets the retiremen
from business of Charles B. Nor
ris. Mr.. Morrisis a clever gentle
man, with a fine knowledge of hi
business ; and, by the way, hi
, customers usually got the benefi
of that knowledge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
The Reason.

Why |. ". Harper's Nelson
County Whiskey is preferred above
all other brands is because it is the
most regular and most perfect
product, ineontestably ever made.
A long experience IN the manufac-
ture OF the Harper, the large capital
of the dlstiller which enables him
to hold his whiskey until 1t has
fully matured, together with the
fact that the whiskey is brought by
and shipped to us direct from the
distillery accounts for the unvary-
ing satisfaction it has given those
best educated to a fine whiskey.
J T. SAUNDERS & Co.,
Sole Auents Mexico Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Bueklen's Arn,ca Sa,ye.

The best salve in the world fol
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, sal
rheum, fever sores, letter, chappee
hands, ChiblaIns, Corns, and al
skin eruptiens, and positively
cures piles, IF no pay required. /
is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by J
F. Llewellyn. If.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Syruos of Figs.

Is Natures own true laxative.
1t is the most easily taken and
the most effective remedy known
10 Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit
nal Constipation, Indigestion,
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by
the California Fig Syrup Com
pany. For sale in 80 cents and Is
bottles by G. r. Gibbs. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
To my old Friends and the Public
in General.

Having again located among you
to make this my permanent home
| hereby would respectfully invite
you to call on me, assuring you a
hearty welcome. We have opened
a very fine bar-room in the West
block, stocked with the very
choicest old liquors, wines and
cigars; Lemp's beer always ice cold
on tap. The place will be known
as before as ''Jake's saloon" In
addition to this we shall made a
specially to supply the public
with liquors, wines and beer for
family use. The stock is very
large and consists of all the lead
ing brands. We offer the same by
the gallon at wholesale rates.
Trusting to receive an early call |
am your obedient servant.
Fl. JACOBSON, Manager,
15-tf with NJ. MAYFIELD.
Prof. J. P. Blanton, ofthe Kinks
vile Normal School, is an appli-
cant for insurance commissioner.
1t is often that school teachers ask
for political positions, but the Pro-
fessor has strong backing, and his
friends think his appointment
would prove satisfactory to all
classes, and particularly to those in
terested in Observation-Disclosures
To,fgauT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
THE TALE BEARER.

It is rumored that there is a man
in this town who has a mania for
setting fire to houses and other
property. In the past six months
several incipient fires have been
put out and their origin was in ev-
cry case the aus OF much wonder.
The residence of Frank Tompkins
was burned to the ground the other
night in the entire absence of any
of the family, thus ~disproving ally
possible theory of defective flue.
So it is probable that the torch
fend got in his work on this cca
sion with a vengeance. If such a
person exists in Mexico he should
be looked after.
II noticed an item in the LED
GER a few days ago about a letter
with a queer address, which was
received at the post-office in this
city," remarked an old soldier in
my presence yesterday. ut re-
minds me-" he continued, "of a
letter received in a regiment neigh
boring mine at one time during the
war. | was handed the letter one
day with instructions to deliver it
to the party named if l could find
him. 1t was addressed in this
way: "To John Britton, in the
til Ohio, somewhere in Virginia.
If he isn't there l don't know
where the HI he is" Upon be-
ing handed the letter l rode up the
lines and finally | came upon the
regiment. The first party of men
[ saw were sitting around a fire
talking. I went up to them and
holding the letter in my hand ask
ed them if they knew John Britton.
I know him. said one of the men:
he is standing owe there by that
big tree-the man in his shirt
sleeves And sure enough, I
found him. | think that was
J pretty good work for such a vague
| address,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

The Wabash railway company
has awarded its usual prize to the
foreman who kept his division Of
the road in the best repair at the
least expense. The prize fell te
Foreman Manager, of Jacksonville,
It consists of $50 in money and 9
premium beard which is erected or
the side OF the track in some con.
spieuous place ON the winning sec.
ton. The board may be seen neal
Jacksonville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Mr.. George Cove, aged Is years,
a highly esteemed citizen and lead
ing merchant of Centralia, died
Thursday at his home, ofparalysis.
He was a member Of the dry goods
firm of L. C. Cove & Co., of that
pIacp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

F. c. Bryan, City Attorney, is
one of Mexico's most studious anC
promising young attorneys and al.
business placed in his hands will
receive careful attention. SEE
card in WEEKLY LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

DR.. J. s. Baker and wife arrived
here from Fulton with the remains
of Mrs. Bakers mother, Mrs. Pur.
nell, who died in that place Fri
day, aged &c years. Mr.. Jos.
Purnell and sister, Of Bowling
Green, will accompany the remains
to their last resting place at Mil
lersburg, Ky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

A leading business man made
himself a public beneiactor Friday
afternoon by chastising another
business () nan who lately retired
from mercantile circles in this
city
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Fine Photographs.

The best pictures made. The
latest styles IN photos and all
kinds of pictures. Prices reason
able and work guaranteed. Give
me a call and examine work.
3S-3t J, G., HEAD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

John Ruenzi, of this city, is now
on the road for NJ. Cohen Il Co.,
manufacturers and jobbers OF
clothing, st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Cure your cold while you can.
One bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will cure any ordinary
cold, but if neglected, catarrh,
chronic bronchitis or consumption
may follow, and they are seldom il
ever cured by any medicine or
treatment. Only so cents per bot
de. For sale by G. r. Gibbs.
d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Third Annual Combination Sale
bv Clark e. EottS,

Our books are now oper fer en-
tries to the sale which will COM
mence Tuesday, February 10, 1889,
and continue from day to day until
the stock is sold. All entries must
be in by February lst to give sutfi-
cient time for compiling and issuing
catalogue. We respectfully solicit
all parties who have good stations,
jacks, mares, gelding, mules, OF
jenetts for sale, to apply to us fol
entry blanks and terms, either by
letter or in person at Turner
jackson & Co.
CLARK & PoTTs.
o. an Ecl let Mcyinp Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Gev. Morehouse and family
retired from the Governors man
sion last Monday and returned to
their home at Maryville, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

DIR. J. Il. Fritts has moved his
Office to the Ferris building, next
to the Weinand block. DR.. c. r,
HALEY now occupies DR.. Fritts:
old quarters On the West Side.
with DIR. Tealson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Miss Maud Fritts went to Lad
donia Friday. After a few days
visit in that place she will go to St.
Louis, to be absent several weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

At a special session of the City
Council Wednesday afternoon
among other business, jacobson
& Maytield were granted dramshop
license for six months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Marriage licenses have been
granted Samuel L. Woods and Miss
Bic Evans: James s. Kanatzar, of
Boone and Miss Jennie Sexton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

A. NJ. Harrison says he will
give fifty dollars towards the cree
ton of an additional public school
building on the south side of the
railroads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Baggageman Bunton, of the I'm
ion Depot. reports having handled
about q 900 pieces of baggage dur
ing 1888.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Fred Anderson, of Webster
Groves, Mo-, well known in this
city as a successful travelling man
is now a member of the st. Louis
house of Tennent, Stribllng & Ely
Shoe Co., successors to Tennent,
Walker & Co. The we'll known
goods of this house are handled IL
Mexico by Ricketts, & Emmons Dry
Goods Co., Harper & Rixey ant
Turner, Jackson d Co,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Whene'er an anxious group is seen
Around some monthly magazine
Or paper that is daily whirled
To every quarter of the world.
And merry peals of laughter rise
As this or that attracts the eyes.
The smiling crowd, You may depend,
Above some illustrations bend
That advertise the strength and scope
And purity of IVORY SOAP.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Sole Agents, Mexico, Mo.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7.
Davis, south of this city, a boy.
His name is David r. Francis
Davis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Gus Hamlin, of this place, is
visiting in Pendleton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Mrs. J. A. Richardson is the
guest of friends in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

T. II. jackson, the well known
Common-sense Liniment man, is
in Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

VIII Mckinney, Il son of the
Street Commissioner, is seriously
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Born. TO y. NJ. Harrison and
wife, 4 daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Maj. Thomas E. Day went to
Farber Saturday as Special
Deputy Grand Master, for the pur-
pose of installing officers of the |.
o. o. F. lodge there. Tom P.
Rixey went to Rush Hill for the
same purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Snyder
are here from Chicago, and are al
the Windsor. Mr.. Snyder has
bought a partnership in the large
cigar house Of Orr Bros. at Chilli.
cothe, and will locate in that place
about April LIST.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

J. NJ. Pollard is home from q
visit to Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
Electric BitterS.

This remedy is becoming so
well known and so popular as to
need no special mention. All who
have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song OF praise. A purer
medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed. Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood. Will drive
Malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all Malarial
fever. For cure of Headache, Con
stipation and Indigestion try Elec.
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed. or money refunded
Price 80 cents and 81 per bottle al
J F. Llewellyn's drug store.
William B~artee, accompanied by
a young grandson, started acros:
the c. Il A. track on a county roat
in the extreme western part of tn,
county a few days ago in front o
an approaching train. For SOM
reason, they didn't get entirel,
across in time, and'the buggy wa
completely demolished by tn,
LOGON olive. AS strange az it ma,
appear, neither occupant of the
vehicle was at all injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Misses Ellie and Allie Graham
entertained a company of friends
at their home south of this city Fri
day yening,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Ed. Taylor, formerly ofthis city,
isnow connected with the Windsor
Hotel, corner Missouri avenue and
Walnut street, Kansas City. He
is the same genial, whole-souled
Ed. He would like if his Mexico
friends would call ON him when in
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Sam Evans, the fashionable mer-
chant tailor, will make full suits
until the opening of the spring
season at actual cost. Evans al
ways gives satisfaction and it is
not necessary to expatiate on his
work. An elegant suit can be
bought now for a song, and trous-
ers are fairly being given away,
See the new advertisement of this
hn,Isa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17
TAKE THE HINT.

But while they smile or praise bestow
And wonder whence ideas flow,
The fact should still be kept in mind
That people Of the knowing kind
VIII heed the hints or lessons laid
In rhymes and pictures thus displayed.
And let no precious moments fly
Until the Ivory SOAP they try,
And prove on garments coarse and fine,
The truth of every sketch and line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

Deputy Sheriff NJ. NJ. Lawhorn,
OF Kansas City, was in town Fri
day on his way home from Fulton.
He was in charge of five insane
persons, whom he was taking from
the Fulton asylum to the county
hospital at independence. Three
werp Women
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

The burning of journal on a box
car in train rs, Barnhart, conduc-
tor, caused a slight breakdown on
the Alton, just east of Mexico at 10
o'clock Friday morning. The car
turned in such a manner as to be
directly across the track and the
main line of the road was thus
blocked for several hours.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

CLARK & POTTS.
81 till Feb. 1st. Mexico, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

The service of song at the Epis-
copal Church every Sunday after
noon should be largely attended.
In addition to a most excellent
choir, Adam Weimer, who is one
of the very best cornetists in the
State, assists, and those who fail to
attend miss a rare treat.
For the second quarter of the
Public Schools, just closed, room
No. 10 was given the banner and
the half holiday fer excellence in
department on the grounds and II
line. Thisis the second successive
time that this room captures the
prize. No. 1 secured the quarter
day holiday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-17

A WORD OF WARNING.
There are many white soaps, each represented to be "astas good as the 'rvOy'i'
they ARE NOT, but like all counterats, lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities Of
the genuine. Ask for Ivory" Soap and insist upon gettgt.
Copyright 1886. by Prer& & Gamble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02
LOYAL AT LAST.
A Tale of Love and Adventure in
 tho Late Civil War.
BY BERNARD BIGSBY, AUTHOR OF "ELLEN's SECRET FALLEr AMONG "HIEvEs " ''MY LADY FANrAs- T,cAL." AND OTHER STORIES.
Copyrighted, 1888, by the 4. N Kellogg Nems
 papey COmp0ayl
CHAPTER l. A WILLFUL WOMAN.

HERE Is no people on the surface of the earth more prone to lavish rapturcs on the beauties of other lands than tho Americans.
 You, who have per chance raved over the Rhine, have probably but little conception of the glory of the River St. Clair. as it rolls
 majcstically by tn 0 eastern shore of Mich igan, crystal clear, d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02

Thank Heaven, he is not dead" Grey muttered, with fervor which showed the strength of his attachment.
 Harrs's blue eyes gazed into the lad s face wearily
 Kate," he murmured, in a faint whisper "Where is Kates''
 " The Lord above only knows where Kate is, the lad replied, in comical dismay i; "but if her presenceswould do you any good wish with all my heart she was here" Then, seeing that his eyes were closing again, he added, eagerly: "See here Harry, old fellow, this won't do. Try and pull yourself together"
 {" But Kate-n
 Nonsense, old boy; there's no Kate here You've had crack on the head from the Johnny Rebs; that's all. Rouse your sell, man, and let me get you on your horse, for we are good three miles from camp. and - by Joven' he broke off in solilo- quy, lit is singular, though, there's his horse tied to fence close by, his accoutre- ments and arms untouched, and himself laid carefully out on this messy bank It is deucedly gentlemanly of those fellows to knock the life out of the poor chap and then tuck him up so tenderly''
 "Tell Kate to come once more-only once T want-''
 There he goes off in his delirium again Sec here, Harry, we must get away I can't lift your big carcass on to the horse, and the Rebs will gobble us up as sure as shooting if we fool around here much longer"
 'Go! Leave me, boy," Harry moaned four mother-I promised-1y while you have the chance"
 "Only with you, old man; so, if you don't want to see thls dear youth in the hands of the Philistines, yoA'll just shake yourself to- gether and make an effort.'
 The appeal was successful. The wounded man raised himself painfully on his arm, and Grey, quickly seizing the opportunity, led the horse to him and helped him to the saddle; then, lightly springing behind him, he held the dropping form of his friend till they reached the camp
 It was week before Harry Winthrop was able to report for duty, and believe that more efticacious than all the doctors stuff he took was the glorious news that Gordon Grey brought him one day that the Gov ernor of Michigan had signed his commis- sion as Lieutenant.
 "Eh, but. Harry,n the exuberant lad said as proud of his friends good fortune as though 1t was his own, 'you missed it after an- Think of 1t! The fellow you bowled over in the valley wonder was Mosby him. self. An. such a chance lost It is enough to make man long to kick himself, but we'll hope for better luck next time and, meanwhile we'll be content with tho grade "And, say," he added, with grin, ''now that you have your stripes l guess 1 shall be obliged to be a little moro respectful, so if you sec this child getting a little too cheeky you can just pull him up with a rush. Ia ta, old boy, I'm off to evening stables.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02
CHAPTER III.

Amid the stirring scenes of @ there was not much time for a cavalry man to indulge in romance, but Harry Winthrop found an opportunity to make brief excur- sion to the spot where he had been struck down by the unseen foe, for he could not disabusc his mind of the belief that Kate Frobisham's presence had been a reality and not the phantasY of delirium, as Gordon Grey had maintained so stubbornly.
 An, yes, caught upon thorn on a bush close by, tiuttered dainty little hand1er- chief. stained and torn; but. when he read the initials k. F on its corner more precious to him than the costliest one the peasants of Belgium ever wove their swan's-down pillows, he was sure of it.
 So Kate was shere after all, and this was the mute witness that her love for him was not dead; else, why had he been so tenderly treated, if her intercessions had not pre- valled' Night and day with lovers fervor he wore the dear relic next his heart through many Q month of wild adventure
 To Gordon Grey's surprise he returned to camp with the flush of health mantling his cheek.
 You look fresh as two-year-old colt, sir" said the incorrigible lad
 Any news, Grcy!" Winthrop asked, as he flung himself from the saddle.
 "News! should think sol The best of news. Fighting Joe Hooker has licked the Rebs at Williamsburg and pursued John ston to within seven miles of Richmondn
 That is grand, indeedn
 ''Ah, but I've a better story to tell you than that. Stoncwall Jackson and Ewell are comming up the valley in force, and we'll see some real fun before the snow falls"
 That threatens Washington :" said Harry, gravely. "I sec Johnston's move; lie is doing this to save Richmond
 And it happened as Harry thought it would. Jackson's raid turned the tide of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02

spreads his mantle of glory over them fin the first blush cf dawn, flashing scarlet streal1s across the opal skys
 It is to such scene that must transport the reader
 The haze of the departing mists of nigh, yet fingers in the lowland while a small troop of cavalry under charge of Lieuten- ant creeps cautiously, in Indian file, down the uncertain pathway formed by what in winter is 6 torrent and is now a rugged strip of sand and pebbles winding down the hillside.
 1t is not difficult to recognize Henry Winthrop as the leading figure in the line of horsemcn.
 lie Is at this moment turning ill the sad die and in low tones addressing youth who rides behind him-so young that he was more fit for a school-desk than a cav airy saddle.
 "Grey," Harry is saying, anxiously, "What ails you this mornings Are you sicks
 "Yes,'' is the petulant reply; "sick to death or the life we are leading. came to fight, not to sneak around the country all day long feeling the way for men who will have all the glory of the battle, with the blessed chance of being popped off by one of MoSbys men at any moment"
 You'll have fighting enough before you are through, you young idiot," Harry said, sterniy, but there was a kindly gleam in his eye, for Gordon Grey had been one of his pupils, and when the lad had run away and enlisted he had promised his heart-brol1en mother that he would look after her boy
 We've been so long doing nothing," the boy complained.
 "What! with Bull Run, and"
 Gordon Grey interrupted him with bit ter laugh.
 Aye, there was fun enough in running away. l wonder how your father swal- lowed that nauseous dose, Harry,'
 "Oh, Nell wrote me that he was pretty wild over it; volunteered to shoulder a musket and drove mother into fits of de- spair by his martial ardor, but luckily for the peace of the family his age was against
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02

his men and fell back to reconnoiter. They were on the Haggerstown pike, and every instant the sound became clearer. Sud- denly it ceased. and Winthrop, moved by curiosity, trotted his horse to a bend in the road which commanded distant view A quarter of . mile away he saw a substantial house, with garden in front reaching to the high road and troopers horse, tied by his bridle to the front gate, standing inn patiently paving the ground. To dismount and quietly approach was the work of few minutes. Doubtless the rider was in that house, and Harry was resolved to know what he wanted there; and, the better to secure that information, he hid, pistol in hand, behind a tree close to the garden gate.
 Presently the door opened and young Confederate officer and a girl stood in the porch. There was q hurried embrace, one long, passionate kiss, and the lady retired indoors, while the rebel soldier hurried
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-02


 battle. Though Fremont brought him tp bay at Cross Keys, and Shields hurled his forces against him at Port Republic, he succeeded ill raising the siege of Richmond, capturing or destroying immense stores, and retiring after burning the bridges, while Gordon Grey had never a chance to realize his wild dreams of vengeance.
 Then came Lees advance. Mcclellan met him, and there ensued the Seven Days Battles, with the final struggle on Malvern Hill, where the Confederate General re- ceived so bloody a check that the Union troops were allowed to retire undisturbed to Harrison's landing, and President Lin coin, notwithstanding the fact that Gordon Grey stood between Washington and the invading army, called for levy of three hundred thousand men. Then Pope met Lee and Jackson at Bristoc's Station. and the army of the Potomac under Mcclellan, not re-enforcing him, he was compelled to face the entire Confederate forces on the old battlefield of Bull Run, when, over whelmed by numbers. his shattered troops broke in confusion for Washington.
 On the 18th day of September, when the leaves of the trees were already beginning to be tinted with scarlet Harry Winthrop found himself in command of a scouting party, feeling Lees lines. The afternoon was well advapced, and the horses heads bad been turned towards the Union camp, when the young Lieutenant, thinking he heard the chatter of hoofs in the rear, halted