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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-20

a general invitation is extended to
everybody to attend the Christmas ex-
e%rcises at the M. L. Church next Tues
day evening. The church will be Gle
gantly decorated. "Old Santa Claus"
will make his appearance from a large
fire place i'll the center of the front end
of the charcl,, OH either side Of which
will he found to have grown as if by
magic, two beautiful trees. clearing
all manner of fruit" just in front of
all will be an immense evergreen arch.
These beautiful decorations together
with the literary program already pre-
pared and the gift distributions. will fill
in the evening pleasantly and protita-
bly,.
The STAR has heard ru,nors of the
operations of a patty of surveyors be-
tween here and Oelrichs. One thing
is certain the surveyors are there but
Just what they are surveying for is a
point upon which we a get no IN
formation. l;umor says they are a r
Z. & NJ. v. party and the line is beng
run in TIE interest of that road. Rumol
also says that the track of that road
from Oelrichs TO Buffalo Gap is to be
torn up andrun by way of the Springs
Remember we do not give this as relia
bic but just whispers that we have
heard. 1t can be taken for just wla'
1t is worth aud no more.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-20
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M1NNEKAnTA LODGE, NO. b
Meets every Tuesday evening. at
z 50 p. M, in q. A. II. Hall.
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j. l., BURKE. X. of II. IS
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-12-20
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slLAs A. strickland CORPS no.
Mus. NJ. \. STEwAnr President.
Mrs. Nj EATON. Secretary.
Meets second and fourth SATURDAYS of each
month at q. y. X. Hall, ut ! O'Clock y. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
CHARGED WITH STEALING.
John BarkwelI, IL South wilson
Farmer Arralgned for
Stealing a Cow.

John 3arkwell was brought to
this city Tuesday by Constable
Miller, Of Wilson township, and
JAILED on a charge of stealing Il COW
belonging to John Nevins, of South
Wilson. The COW was taken, It is
alleged, on the 18th of last Deem
Der. The animal, which was a
valuable one, was pastured OF the
farm Of Constable Miller, when
one day it came up missing. In
vestigation at once followed, but the
thief could not be located for some
time. The officer took the matter
in hand and after some careful
work, traced the missing COW to
Centralia, where she was purchased
by Somers 4 Mcbride. After this
discovery there was little difficulty
in fixing the crime or Barkwell
and an arrest at once followed.
The prisoner was given Il hearing
before Judge Winscott this morn
and was bound over in the sum
of $3.50 to await the sitting Of the
Grand Jury next June. He gave
necessary bond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
A Pleasant

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Dudgeon
were given a pleasant surprise by
their friends Tuesday Y at their
home OF West Liberty street, it
being the tenth anniversary of their
marriage. A large number of ele-
CANT and useful presents We're
bestowed upon Mr.. and Mrs. Dud-
geon. Refreshments were served
at 1920 o'clock, the company leav-
ing at II. Those present were as
follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Z. Purnell, Mr..
and Mrs.C. NJ. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. B. McIntire, Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ.
Lakeland, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rose,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Rose; Messrs.
J. G.. Trimble, Sam We'll, Ed.
Williams; Misses Annie McIntire,
Mamie Ruenzi, Mary Mexican and
Mrs. Ella Singleton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Court House Notes.


Circuit Court begins the Fourth
Monday in the month.
Clerk Williams IS very busy.
He has disposed of all of the coun-
ty money on hand.
Surveyor Rodgers is taking adj
vantage Of the mild weather to
push his work of the summer and
fall to completion.
Sheriff Adams has made some
desk changes in his Office. Tom
Atchison, late deputy sheriff, is in
the office with him.
Pelide Locke will be away from
the Court House a large part of the
time until he has finished his work
as assignee of w. ?. Hooton.
Recorder Torreyson hasn't issued
a marriage, license since January 2.
He begins to think that the young
people have concluded that mar
rage is a failure.
Collector Hopkins Is overwhelm-
ed with business. off | could Just
lock my door for 4 day, SO as to
catch up" he says, II would be
all right; but / couldn't stand the
everlasting pounding of an almost
unending string of taxpayers. l
have a man to dispose of about
every two minutes"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Made Mad by Cruelty.

BALTIMORE, January THE
Russian schooner Thames had
hardly left port in November, 1887,
when Jan Umb denied an accusa-
ton Of having stolen clothing.
Induced alternately by foggings
and Capt, Harboes; promises, a con-
fession was extorted which was fol-
lowed by whipping and confinement
in a dark cell for several days
without food or water. When re-
leased he was abused by the crew,
and to put an end to his misery
jumped overheard. The captain
promised better treatment if he
would allow hims If to be rescued
and, a boat being lowered, he was
brought back. While changing his
wet clothes he received a brutal
kicking about the head and naked
body, and was again put below.
Next night, December I, 1887, he
was ordered to take the wheel and.
unable through weakness to per.
form that duty, the captain struck
him in the face and ordered HIM
to follow, seemingly for further
punishment. AS the captain was
picking up Il piece of rope, Umb.
now a perfect maniac, seized g
h~andspike, struck and killed the
captain. He then killed. in a like
manner, the two sailors on deck
Procuring a sheath knife, he stab.
bed the mate and, proceeding for
ward, killed two more sailors il
their sleep. The cabin boy was
killed next. A Danish steame
sighted the schooner, which 4
towed to Copenhagen, where jar
Umb was delivered to the Russian
authorities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
a Delightful Affair.

The dancing party given at the
residence of Alfred Canterbury,
three miles west of Mexico, Friday
evening, was a grand success. The
following persons were present:
Misses BERTHE Gass, Katie Barry,
Carrie and BERTHE Powell, Bridget,
More and Maggie O'Brien, Polly
Sims, Hattie and frankie Canter.
berry, Lynch, of Holden, Mo-, and
Mesdames J. Ellis, II. Canter-
berry, W. Blythe, Gardner, and
Messrs. Ben Franklin. San Ridge
way, John Miller, Henry Cade,
Louis, James and Hugh O'Brien,
VIII TRULY, Jas. Barry, NJ. Lynch,
Harry Howe, Mart. Hamilton,
Charlie and Tom Morris, Claude
Canterberry, White, Joe and Shea
Powell, Class, Canterberry. Powell.
Mundy, Walter Sauires, Parson and
others. A sumptuous supper was
served at u O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
AmuSements.

Miss Maude Banks, the well
known and popular young actress,
who is now starring through Ohio,
is booked for a week at the Grand
beginning on the Dist. She i:
highly recommended and hel
repertoire includes a number oil
classic plays. Her support is ex,
cellent.
Mr.. Wetherell. husband of En-.
ma Abbott, the prima donna, died
in the West day or two ago. Mis-
Abbott is grief stricken and ha:
cancelled dates two weeks a head
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Religious Matters.

A Society of Christian Endeavor
has been organized in this city.
The object ofthe organization is to
increase a religious interest in the
minds of young persons, though
elders often become its members.
Meetings are held weekly, on Sun
day evening at the Christian
Church, beginning at 6 o'clock.
The officers of the new society are
as follows: President, J. A. Rich
ardson ; vice-president, Jas. Viii
kins; secretary, Otis Purdy; cor
responding secretary, Miss Annie
McIntire. The membership is al
ready large.
The week of prayer began Sun
day. Services were held at all OF
of the churches. Beginning Mon
day the Promenade Street Metho'
dist, Baptist and Presbyterian
churches held union services
alternating nightly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
A Queer Superscriptlon

4 letter was received at the post
office this morning, bearing the fol-
lowing unique address:
Mexico, Missouri: To u man
by the name of Berry, who lived
last December about l 10 miles
west of Mexico and worked by the
day for the man he rented his house
from
In the left hand, upper corner,
the following return direction is
written: eff not delivered in 10
days, return to 50, Centre Village,
Broome County, New York"
If Mr.. Berry still lives in Audrain
county, and if he is a reader of the
LEDGER-as he doubtless is-he
will get his letter in short order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
A Fatal Mistake.

The editor of q Springfield pa
per IS hiding out and keeping very
shady just now. The day after
Christmas, in noting the various
presents received the day previous,
it named n young society lady as
the recipient of 1915 gartar from
her sweetheart" OF course no
amont OF explanation that guitar
was plainly written, but botched
by the type setter, will ever hea!
the shock to the young lady's feel
lugs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
The NnW Railroad.

Mr.. !, A. Richardson, of this
city, late in the employ of the g.,
II. Il S. company, Is in receipt of a
letter from Chief Engineer Will
liams, in which it is announced that
work on the new line will begin
shortly. Mr.. Williams says every
thing is in the most favorable shape
possible and that it is simply 4
matter of time until the railroad
will be operating athrough line
from Chicago TO Springfield.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
He Knew Their Game,

Old Man Cat the head of tie
stairs at $50 a.m.)-''Jennie, what
time is it ?"
Jennie with a second look at
Bob)-''A few minutes past 10,
papa"
Old Man-"Don't forget to start
the clock again when you go to
hnl ~.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
To the Men If Audraiu EeUnty,

We are 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 3-m kILGoRE 4 HOWELL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Burned.

a VANDALIA, Mo, Jan. S.-The
residence of c. NJ. McMillen, seven
and one-half miles northwest of
this city, was burned to the ground
yesterday afternoon. The house
was the property of DR.. Talllferro
aud was a total loss, as there was
no insurance carried on it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Cards are out announcing the
marriage, at the Promenade Street
NJ. E. Church, South, at noon on
the 10th instant, of Miss Carrie
Hite and Mr.. w. E. McMurry.
Miss Hite is the estimable daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Hite, who
reside on East Promenade street;
and Mr. McMurry is a prominent
young business man of Paris,
Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

The A. o. U. w. lodge of Farber
will give a public installation and
banquet on Friday evening. Au-
drain lodge, of this city, has been
invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Live Stock Naws.

j. X. Brown is in Johnson coun-
ty, where he went to buy forty
head of black muley cattle. He
was accompanied by Jas. Grove.
VINO Will buy sixty of the same
kind.
Bob Potts, of this county, re-
Gently bought ninety head of black
muley head ofblack muley cattle in
johnson county. He brouph,
them here to feed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

}. L. Byrns, George Eller and
John Waters, of Union, accompan-
led by their families, will leave
about the middle of the month for
Washington Territory, with a view
of remaining.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

The Polly Sims farm is one of
sne best grass farms in the State,
sao Will be rented on the first Sat-
uluay IN February. Don't fail to
- !. I. Sims, who has charge of
ne will be on the Ringo cor
shef that daysfrom | To !,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Rines and their
daughter, Miss Mamie Rines, of
ilS Garrison avenue, st. Louis,
oFnerly of Mexico, will move this
month into their elegant new
home, 3449 Laclede avenue, that
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mr.. E. Z. Claypool, of Green
view, ILL.,, is here with several good
horses, among them two fast trot-
tiers, one of them having a record
of 2:33. These horses are for sale
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Col. VIM. Waddinghan, Of St.
Louis was in the city shaking hands
with his many friends. Col. Wad-
bingham is looking younger and
better than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

1 l e, V, selec. knights, A. 0.
e, !, elected the following officers
~. ne year 1889. ]. N. Hum
pnasl ;. G.; A. G. Gass, c.; 5. L.
Il ln, y: G.; W. H. H. Lee,
II 3. Il. Herman, Recorder !;
/. M.nscot., R. 7, and T.; R.
Z. WI. B; J. A. Henderson,
G.,,... Bryan, j. W.; T. A.
~, ealsss; II. C. McFall.
examines.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Moore d Nelson, the real estate
dealers, are doing a good business.
They have d number of trades on
hand and it is the opinion of this
firm that real estate will have a
decided '~'whizzing" tendency be-
fore summer begins again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Court House Notes.

Probate Court meets next Mon
day.
County Court meets the first
Monday in February.
The docket for January term of
Circuit Court closes Saturday
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

An old man named Summers is
lying dangerously i'll at his home
In the Fifth Ward. He is a desti.
tute. His ailments are rheuma-
tism and heart disease.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
summer begins again.

E. futile, of Fulton, traded five
town lots irthis city yesterday to
Thomas Blue, for a house and lot
at Fulton. Yesterday, G. B.
Null sold to j. NJ. Hudson, a
house and lot in billiards addition,
this CITY, for $500,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

joe Levi left for St. Louis Sun
day. He will leave st. Louis
for New York the last of this week,
where he will visit relatives for
sometime.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mrs. Ed Woodreof and two chill
dren both have the measles. The
former took cold and is now dan
gerously i'll with pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

The local Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION has entered upon its fifth
series, the stock of which will be
sold to persons wanting to borrow
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Complimentary to Kansas

TEVFH FHH vt VtsFHE-.
Kansas claims not to have a
single native-born illiterate citizen
in her borders. But she has cart
loads of blamed fools born in other
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Jasper Stephens attended the
Fulton stock sales Saturday and
did a good business. Stephens is
one of the best auctioneers in the
State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Clay Shepherd is putting up a
big barn for Lewis Hord or the
Buckner place, just west of Ian
Morris residence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

W. A. Edmonston Monday sold
three fat cows to John S. Jones at
21-2 cents per pound. One of the
cows weighed 1900 pounds. Who
can beat il %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

See the advertisement of C. NJ.
White, boot aid shoe dealer. Mr..
Whites stock is a very large and
select one. Duncan building, op.
pOsite Ringo House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Elder Samuel Magee, Of Contra
liza, will preach in Unity Church,
near Benton City, next Sunday,
January 10, morning and evening
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Wood Trimble, of this city, is al

Wood Trimble, of this city, Is at
the home of his father, assisting in
the care of his brother, Tom Trim
BILE, who was seriously injured
sometime ago. Mr.. Trimble's leg
was badly fractured and there were
doubts that the injured member
might be saved. The injured man
is now rapidly recovering.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Rev. C. H. McDermond, Of the
Liberty Street NJ. E. Church, is
attending the District Conference
OF his church, in session at Macon,
Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Miss LYDIA Herman re-opened her
school at Maple Grove this morn
inc, after two weeks ofholiday 7aca-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mrs. J.A.J. Lee, formerly CT this
city. and well remembered here,
died at Little Rock, Ark, Mon
daY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mr.. Frank Russell left Monday
for Fulton, where he viii make his
future home. 1t is the regret OF
numerous friends that he lett
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Elder FL. b. Davis and family
occupy rooms Nos. % and 80 at the
Windsor Hotel where they would
be pleased to have friends cali.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Tom S. Riley is building a neat
residence in the northwestern part
of the city. Biggers is the coEtrac-
tor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

The Curry place, just south
east of Mexico, 1o5 acres, will be
sold at public auction Saturday,
February 2, at the Court House in
this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Messrs. Reynerson II Simpson,
the former of Kansas City and the
latter of Chicago, two of the best
horse men in the country, have
made arrangements to locate here
for the purpose of training horses.
They have developed a number of
frst-class trotters, some of which
have made low records, and also
own several good horses. They are
reliable men and will be here about
the first of March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
For Sale.

Mrs. John l.. Frost desires to
sell the Courier, an s column paper
at Clarence, Mo, on the Hannibal
d. st. joe r r. First-class news
paper property. Address, Mrs.
Jno. L. Frost, Clarence, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
A Business Failure.


w. P. Hooton, dealer in books
and stationery, Monday made
an assignment to Pelide L. Locke,
for the benefit of his creditors. II
is not known what the liabilities
Will foot up, but Mr.. Hooton places
a value of 81, 900 on his stock.
Mr.. Hooton's difficulty was eaus-
ed by being overstocked with goods
now unreasonable. The indica-
tons are that his assets will greatly
greatly overtop his liabilities. His
assignee, Mr.. p. K. Locke, IS q
good man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

A. B. Daniel brought up from
Vandalia Monday a perfectly
formed egg, which, in many re-
spects, is q curiosity. The egg was
laid on election day by n hen that
never before produced. Immedi-
ately alter performing the feat, the
bird died. On one side of the egg
the figures rs appear near them a
perfect outline of u ship is seen,
while around on the other side of
the shell is a questionable figure of
a man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
The following officers have been

The following officers have been
elected by the Audrain County
Medical Society for the ensuing
year: President, DR.. J. R. Fritts;
vice-president, DR.. WEIGH, of Lad
donia; Secretary, DIR: c. r. HALEY;
Treasurer, DR.. J. w. HALEY, of
Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Miss Mamie Matthews, of Lad
donia, was the guest of friends III
in Mexico this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Rev. A. NJ. Vardeman is con-
Quoting a protracted meeting at
Bowling Green.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Morris Auction.

Buyers have been plenty at Nor
ris' auction sale, but the prices be-
ing paid for jewelry and silverware
are astonishingly low. Mr.. Daw-
son, the auctioneer, is a perfect
gentleman in his manner. No
lady need be afraid to attend these
sales, as they are conducted in the
most genteel manner possible. The
sale will continue morning and
evening until the stock and all
fixtures are gone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Josiah Wright Is attending the
N. E. Church Conference, III SEES
sion ut Macon, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Married, on Tuesday, January
sth, at the residence oil the brides
father, VIM. J. Jackson, Esq, Of
Palmyra, Mo-, by the Rev. John
X. Hitner, Mr.. Thos, T. Hinde,
of Mexico, No., and Miss Annie
NJ. Jackson. Though it is the re.
greet of many friends in Palmyra te
lose such a Noble woman, it will BIZ
to the gain of our people to posses,
her.
n Tnckar want tn ST J.oui,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

w. T. Lott writes the LEDGER
from Laddonia that an important
meeting of the A. H. T. A. will be
held on the 18th. A full atten-
dance is desired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Miss Annie Patterson Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Anderson, at
Monroe City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

John NJ. Daniel, of Thompson,
was in town to-day on his way
home from st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

G.. Leslie Ferris is confined to
his home by sickness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

DIR. Adams, OF F'arber, spent
Saturday with his brother, the
Sheriff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

L. c. kennen. OF Laddonla, was
N Mexico Monday on legal husl-
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Mrs. ). b. Cook is the guest OF
Fulton relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
Letter Last.

MEXICO, Mo-, January 10, 1888.
+ iST OF LETTERS remaining in the
LPost-affice at Mexico, Audrain County,
Mo, aud which, ii not called for within
two weeks from date, will he sent to the
Dead Letter Office ut Washington CITY:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

WANTEp:-Good men on salary.
Apply Advance Publishing House,
over Savings Bank, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

The Ricketts, & Emmons Dry
Goods Company Is making many
valuable Improvements in its place
of business on the South Side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
a EASTERN MONEY On LONG
TIME LOAN, At LOWEST RAfhS'
,,,,x tn kILGORE Il HOWELL,
AGENTS, MEXICO. NO.

Will Patterson went 10 fayette
Monday
G. p. Ferris Is home from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10
a.: Is: TT IS NOT HALF THROUGI

Rudolph Keeton, of Columbia,
is in town. Mr.. Keeton now owns
u leading drug store in the Athens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

w. A. Morris, the wholesale and
retail grocer, issued this year a
beautiful illuminated calendar.
It is an artistic piece of work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

]. D.. Tucker went to st. Louis
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

Miss Mollie Gregory of Charles
ton, Va, who has been the guest
of Mrs. G. G. Cunningham for sew
eral months, returned to her home
this week.
Mrs. w. M. Doty died at her
home near Kowena on the first day
of January. Her aged parents, a
number of children and her hus-
band survive her.
Tickets, approximating in value
$4,000, were sold at the Union
Depot in this city during 1888.
They numbered 27.753.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10

LATE Newkirk is in San francisco
and has our thanks for papers from
there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-01-10


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