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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Neck wear.

Very rich and varied is the verdict
OF all who have seen our stock.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis & Dozier
Madras Cloths,

CheveOtt and Percales. Sc inch at
l23 cents. The thing for BOYS
waists and mems shirts.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Davis &Dozier
Blazers

are the go this season, and you must
not fail to inspect our line, which i;
replete with choice novelties from
1.25 to 700.
Nice line of ladies' shirt waists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Shoes,

Last, but not least, comes our man,
moth shoe department. This is
main ielture of cur business. We
carry tie very best makes, and war
rant them such as Ziegler's, E. p.
Reed u Co.'S, Burly Il Ursher,
Chas. Heiser,and A. S Adler and oth~
ers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

viii close out small lot Of fifty
pieces Jeans at prices unheard OF in
the annals Of trade. We will not
carry these goods over. You must
Ike them at some price
Gentlemens' silk Hate Tor $50
We have exclusive control of the las
nous Foster silk hat, and will sell
you one of the nobbiest for $50.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Clothing

We have a small lot Of cheap salts
and pants which we ARE bound 10 close
out, rs we are going to quit this line.
\ mans suit for $50 worth 500, fol
900 Vorth $50, They must 90.
We have said it, Pants fer So.
worth 90, ior 10. worth !.25, lol
Ito worth 1.50, fer 80 worth 2.25,
aud so on and 80 on. 1t will pay
YOU by Zig odds to see these goods.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
DOmestics.

Complete line of Ticking, Sheet.
ing Pillow Casing, Bleaching, Sc,
Islands, Checks, Plaids, etc,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Narrow Laces and
EmbrOideries.

In endless variety and delightful
profusion. Don't neglect your inter-
est. 1t will handsomely pay you to
see them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01

Too far away First Banker What sort
of man Is your eashier9 Second Bank
er-Ile is beyond reproaoh, First Bank
er-~Indeedl Second Ban6er--Yes. He
reached Canada last night. Munsey's
Weekly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1891-04-01
Hosiery.

We will not 90 into detail, hut
can safely say that our stock ofladies'
Misses, Mems, l"fants' Hose can.
not be cxeelled in this market.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
THE NEW MILL.
A Roller Mill to be Just North of the
Public Square.

The new milling company has
bought Joe Potts mill just north Of
the Public Square and began re-
building it to-day. New machinery
will be put in and a new engine
room built and it is thought -four
will be turned out by the middle of
January. The capital stock has all
been taken and the following direct
ors have..charge of affairs: Joe Potts,
B. 0. Sims, Mr.. Stef6ns, w. W.
Harper. E. E. Jones and r. C. Gibbs.
The officers are, President r. e.
Gibbs, Vice-president, B. o. Sims,
Secretary, WV. Harper, Treasurer,
A. 6. Turner. The heavy stock
holders in the mill are as follows:
w. W. Harper, VIM. Harper, Tur.
ner Jackson & Co., r. c. Gibbs, MIR.
Steffins, Hon. C. F. Clark, Joe Potts,
E. E. Jones, Frank Coatsworth,
Henry Braner and Gus. Weber,
There are large number of other
stock holders throughout the coun
try whose names we have not been
able to ascertain yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
Silk Umbrellas at Worrell's
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. There was
fair run of, cat.le to-day. Re-
ceipts were good. At other points
it was much lighter. Buyers were
particular. There is an abundance
of poor grades. The supply OF
native cattle fair. Desirable grades
sold at reasonable prices, Plenty
of Texas cattle in. Quality com.
mon to medium. Fair to good 10c
to 15c per hundred higher than
last week.
HcGs-All the hog centres re.
ported heavy runs and lower
prices. consequently values here
had to come down at the start. OF
ferings were fair and quality decent
Market active. The range wal
practically the came as Monday
but buyers obtained better hogs fo
the money. The range was s3 ant
3 95, and the bulk Of good hog
sold at SO so and 8 Is. Packer
paid 50 65 and 8 95, with the bull
at 50 20 and 3 IS. The best hog
were Sc lower, but the genera
market was I0c lower.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
An Indiana Giant.
He Stands Z Feet 9 Inches In His
Stockings and Is Q sampson.
From the Louisville cour;er-Jourus,

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Among the hills of Washington
county, Ind, not fsr from New
Providence and about twenty. Eve
miles from Louisville, nestiss a
old-fashioned, comfortable farm
house. The house 10 the home of
the tallest man in the west, and
perhaps in the United States.
Jack Williams, the giant, il .
fine specimen Of physical manhood
and a picture of perfect health,
standing, in his stocking feet, z feet
2 inches and weighing in fighting
trim 257 pounds. He was born in
Polk Township, Washington Co.,
September "a, 1858, is 80 yeau old
and single. While q boy he Was
not sbnormally tall, shooting up 10
his great hight during the last years
of his teens. In complexion he IL
rather fair, with gray-blue eyes.
Strangely enough, no other mem.
Der of the family is extremely tall
the father measuring 5 feet 10
inches.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
CANT ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
CANT, Mo-, Nov. 30.-Farmers
are very busy gathering corn.
Jim Sims shipped a car load oi
hogs last week.
Green Cant is having a fine
house put up on his farm.
Will Triplett's fine residence il
almost completed.
Fred Panhorst is tuying ur
horses. He wants four car loads
for the st. Louis spring market.
Miss Maud Bybee, one of oul
most loveable and accomplished
young ladies, was buried at Salt
River last Sunday.
Obe Smiths little boy Joe il
very sick.
There have been several wed
dings in this vicinity of late. W.
think there will be at least a dozer
more before Christmas.
MIR. G. of Bean Creek was to ses
his best girl Sunday.
There will be preaching at Sal
River the second Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
TOO BAD.
Gen. Palmer did not get his Invitation
He Would Have Lectured in
Mexico for the Benefit
of Hardin Col
lege.

The Board of directors of Hardin
College a few days since made ar
rangements to inyite United States
Senator, Palmer, to Mexico to deliv-
er lecture for the benefit Of the
Hardin College chapel chair fund.
When it was agreed upon that the
Senator should he invited, the editor
cf this paper was requested to write
him a personal letter insisting that
he accept the invitation. From
some oversight the Senator has new
er received his invitation as the fol-
lowing autograph letter written by
the Senator addressed to the editor
OF the LEDGER, shows:
r. NJ. White, Esq. Mexico, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Nov. 3d.
DEAR SIR: On the 9th day Of No
vember l received your favcr in
which you mentioned in very fiatter-
ing terms, Hardin College, situat-
ed in your city, and intimated at
the same time, that an invitation
would be extended to me to lecture
in the interest of the College.
have not received the invitation
and as it may have been misdirect-
ed or mislaid, it seems proper that
| should address you directly, with
out waiting for its arrival, as | will
leave here on Wednesday for Wash
ington.
only knew Ex- x-Govenor Hardin,
and the institution over which he
presides, from 'the tongue of good
report" so that you will not be sur
| prised when | tell you that it would
afford me great pleasure to serve the
interest of the College, in any way,
possible, but if | should ever be
favored with a formal invitation to
lecture in your city, it would not be
possible for me to fix time, at
present, that could do so.
| wish you would present my re-
spects to Governor Hardin, and say
that | have the warmest sympathy
with him in his enterprise.
Respectfully Yours,
JOHN. M. PALMER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

A novel entertainment is TO be
given at the Christian Church on
Friday evening next, to which
Audrain and adjoining counties are
invited. All the lacies who can or
wish to do SO, are requested to give
one dollar, for some church or
charitable purpose, but the funny
part of it is that every lady is re-
quired to tell in poetry how she
got the dollar. We have heard
lately of some poetry for the occa-
sion that will make the buttons
break off your coat. An admission
fee of 10 cents will be charged.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
Gold Watches at worreiI's.

The laws of health are taught in
the schools; but not in a way to be
of much practical benefit and never
illustrated by living examples, which
in many cases might easily be done.
lf some scholar who has Just con-
tracted cold was brought before
the school SO that all could hear the
dry, loud cough and know its sig
niicance; see the thin white coat
ing on the tongue and later, as the
cold developed, see the profuse VA
terry expeetoration and thin waterv
discharge from the nose. not one Of
them would ever forget what the
| first symptoms of a cold were. The
scholar should then be given Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy freely, that
all might see that even a severe cold
could be cured in one or two days,
or at least greatly mitigated, when
properly treated as soon az the first
symptoms appear. This remedy Is
famous for its cures of coughs, colds
and croop. Il is made especially
for these diseases and Is the most
prompt and most reliable medicine
known for the purpose. 25 and 30
cent bottles for sale by
| G.. A. BuCKyER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
In yemoriam.

Felix Otis Brown was born Ia
Lincoln county, Mo-, Oct. 9Th, 1871.
died Nov. i7th, 1891. His funeral
was conducted by the pastor Of the
Methodist Church, Brother Divil-
bliss. lie was faithful TO his faith
er and mother and he bore his
sickness with great peace, he never
murmered but remained for weeks
until he passed over the River Of
Life. He rests from the cares Of
this world. Rest on, sweet boy,
take thy rest. God taketh toes
home TO rest. d. ]. BRowN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
BEAVER DAN VALLEY.


A Mirthfal Occasion- Birthday Cele-
bratien In Honor Of r. C. Calhoun.
Correspondence OF the Ledger
BEAVER DAN, Dec. 1.-Thanks-
giving evening a birthday party
was given at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. R. A. Calhoun in honor
OF the twenty first anniversary OF
their son Robert. And perhaps
there has never been an event
chronicled in the valley that eur
passed this as an enjoyable oc-
casion. There was q hearty re-.
sponse to cards issued and about
8 O'Clock the guests began arriving,
all of whom received Q cordial
welcome from host and hostess,
and by 10 O'Clock at least fifty
persons were present. At 1890
the company repaired to the din,
ing room, where An excellent sup.
per was spread, consisting of the
substantial roast beef and turkey
salads, pickles, celery, Prince OF
Wales cake, lemon cake, ice cream
cake, banana cake, cocoanut cake,
fruits, such as peaches, bananas,
white California grapes, oranges
assorted nuts and candies. coffee.
This feast was greatly enjoyed by
all present. The dining table was
nicely decorated with select chrys.
| anthemums and ferns. "Bob," as
he is Familiarity known, received
many fine presents. He is one ol
our energetic and capable young
farmers, young man of sobriety
and good principles, as we'll as
good looking; so young ladies look
out when you organize what you
call q Leap Year Association.
The following were among the
number present: Misses Bertha
Mclntire, Sallie Wright, Fulton;
Nellie Hopkins, Cora Farrah,
Mamie Gamble, Mamie Reagan,
Edna Ford, Linda Ford, Nellie
and Cote Crockett, Brothers,
Oracle Price, Abbie Dicus, Minnie
and Myrtle Calhoun; Messrs. Chal
Henderson, Frank Crockett, John
Waugh, Nat and Sterl Reagan,
Emery Miller, Andrew ]. Hood,
Arthur Dicus, James Eller,
Robert Brit, James and Cad
Crockett, James Reagan. Basil
Price and William Gamble; Mr..
and Mrs. T. NJ. Ford, Mr.. and
Mrs. I. NJ. Calhoun, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. H. Dicus and others whose
names we failed to obtain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
CITY Candidates.

Candidates for city offices are
beginning to come to the front.
We are informed that G. l.. Fer
ris, G. R. Lupton, J. D. Tucker,
T. r. Roden and R. II. Edmonde
are prominently spoken of as good
men for Mayor. J. NJ. Riley,
Squire Bass, T. M. Gill and E. s.
Frost are mentioned as candidates
for Recorder,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

The Tyler Desk Co. of St. Louis,
Mo ls said to be the largest con.
Germ of the kind on earth. They
manufacture the celebrated Tyler
system of portable bank counters
that are unequaled in style, cost
ami finish also 200 styles Of Ty.
ler's Royal Office desks, typewrite,
cabinets and Office furniture gen,
orally. Send for their mammoth
catalogue illustrated in colors, ths
only work of the kind ever printed
Books free; postage 15c. See ad
vei sisement in to-day's paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
Lamps for schools, churches and
public halls at q. L. Ferris.
Public Library.


To the Editor OF the Ledger.
Mexico, Mo, Dec. l. DEAR SIR:
| am glad to have head your bracing
words on the subject of a public
library.
No enterprise could be more inn
mediate in its results; none can have
a more far.reaching leverage OH the
intelligence and moral power Of the
future: in no way can the generous
muuifcence Of an individual or
community erect to itself a more
substantial or enduring monument.
The appreciation of pusterity builds
memorials of marble to the good
ness and greatness of an honored
ancestry but the benificient spirit of
true philanthropy works its own
claims into the minds and hearts of
humanity. IDEM.
There is no question but what
Mexico needs public library. We
have a splendid public school library
bat what we need is a large circu-
lating library with librarian
This library should contain all the
best literature published and new
books Of worth should be added as
fast as they are printed. lf the
right parties will take hold of this
matter such library can be estab.
lished in Mexico at a very light cos'
to individuals. We would like to
see this matter agitated and pushed
to success. 1t can be done in {
very few days by little active work
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
A MILLION A YEAR.
Lottery and Prize Schemes used to sell
Alum and Ammonia Baking
Powders.

A New York concern, manufact-
urers of an ammonia baking pow
der boasts that its yearly profits are
over a million dollars. While. per-
haps, none of the makers of alum
powders Individually can show so
large earnings yet their profits are
enormous.
A business so profitable, will
always attract them to utterly dis
regard the effect their traffic may
have upon the health or life of 9TH
ers.
Alum baking powders are intro
dueed largely by gifts, prizes and
lottery schemes. A piece of glass
ware or china, chil1's wagon, sled,
pewter spoon or some other article
of attractive appearance, but OF
small intrinsic value or cost is given
with each purchase or a number is
attached to the can which entities
the customer to a similarly num-
bered article or to a prize of some
kind. 1t is in some such way as
this that the trade in alum aud am
monia baking powders, which has
now attained such giant proportions
and their consumption by the pub
lie which has reached an extent
which is truly alarming.
The highest authorities OF all
countries condemn the use of alum
in bread, without reserve. In
America the most distinguished ply
sicians, chemists ana hygienists have
declared that the traffic in alum
baking powders should be suppress
ed by law. In England and France
where the subject of pure food, aud
its effect upon the system, has been
more fully considered and made the
subject of extended experiments by
the scientists: so serious a matter is
the use of alum in bread or other
food considered to be, that the most
stringent laws have been enacted to
prevent it. These laws are rigidly
enforced, and the sale Of alum bak-
ing powders would not be permitted
for an hour. Any one who attempt
ed to make them for use in food, or
attempted to use them for raising
bread, biscuit or cake would suffer
severe penalties.
The i'll effects upon the system of
food raised by alum baking powders
are the more dangerous because OF
their insidious character. 1t would
be less dangerous to the community
were it fatal at once, for then such
food would be avoided; but their
deleterlous action because impercept-
ible at first is no less certain.
The puckering effect which alum
has when taken in the mouth is
familiar to everyone. Physicians
say this same effect is produced by
it upon the delicate coats of the
stomach and intestines.
What housewife would take home
to her family can Of alum or am
monia baking powder if she knew it.
Such powders not only undermine
the system, but it is pointed out
that ammonia taken into the system
in even infinitesimal doses day after
dav, imparts to the complexion a
sallow and blotched appearance.
1t is safe to discard all baking
powders sold with a prize or gift.
What a misnomer are the words
absolutely Pure," as applied to
baking powders. Two of the larg-
est selling brands, one made from
alum, the other containing ammonia
and both of these drugged baking
powders have stamped upon their
labels and circulars these words alb
solutely pure, as a matter OF fact
they are absolutely Poor as
shown by official examinations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Charley Householder and Miss
Annie Brown, daughter of Clifford
Brown, were married by Elder
W. B. Taylor at 4 o'clock Tues
day at the residence of the
brides parents, two and one-half
miles north of Mexico. The bride
is a most lovable young lady,
very popular with all who know
her. The groom is one of Au
daaiD's most prosperous farmers
and stock-raisers. Mr.. and Mrs.
| Householder will live on the
groom's place north of this city,
which is one of the best in Au.
drain county. The LEDGER ex.
tends congratulations to Mr.. anG
Mrs. Householder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
FINE HOGS.
YiviOn & Alexander to Have Big
Sale Of POland-China Hogs
i'm Mexico.

Vivion & Alexander, of Fulton
and McCredie, will have a public
auction of 80 head of thoroughbred
Poland China hogs at the old Gal
laway stable, just northeast of the
Public Square, Saturday. Dec. s.
at 10 O'Clock. These hogs are
March and April pigs. Pedigrees
furnished with each pig. Farmers
should come to Mexico that day
prepared to buy and take home 9
pair of these shoats. A crate il
furnished with each animal.
Twenty of these pigs ars boar
and will weigh about ITS lbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

George Daniel, son of Bird
Daniel, of Thompson Station, was
home from the State University to
spend Thanksgiving. George is
one OF the correspondents to the
LFpekR and one of the brishtes,
young fellows We know of any.
where. He is doing splendidly a,
school,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Edward Kuhne and Miss Eta
Smith were married Monday at
the residence of Gus Kuhue
brother of the groom, Rev. Mid.
dleton officiating. The LEDGER
extends congratulations to Mr.. and
Mrs. Kuhne and wishes them q
loog and happy life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

An Eastern magazine is still pub.
fishing philosophical dissertations
on the practice Of kissing. The
editor of the aforesaid magazine
makes the mistake of supposing
that his readers care anything
about the philosophy of the art or
science-whichever you please.
II is its humanity that interests
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
Mermod { Jaccard jeWelry Co.
Broadway and Locust st.
ST. LOUIS, Ne.
EXCELSIOR.
The Bradbury Piano at the Top-Seld
at New York Factory Prices.

If you wish to make Christmas
present OF a piano, by all means let
it be the old reliable Bradbury. Il
is an old and standard make, and its
reputation as a first class piano is
above the possibility Of doubt.
There is no more beautifully finish
ed piano, and hundreds Of the first
people of this country bear testi.
mony as to its tone being of the
most perfect, melodious and ex-
qulsite quality. II is used in the
homes OF such people rs Mrs. Ben
jeman Harrison and DR.. 7. Dewitt
Talmage and scores of other per-
sons of high standing. The Brad
bury people have sold eight pianos
in Mexico since last January. and
all who have met these people speak
of them in the highest terms ct
praise as TO politeness, fairness in
dealings aud accommodation. They
guarantee to sell you a piano tor
$4,000 less than any other dealer,
as they manufacture their own goods
and can save you one profit. II You
wish a first class piano at New York
factory prices, the Bradbury is the
piano to buy.
LoU E. GARDNER.
Resident agent Bradbury pianos.
Upstairs on the corner over j. d.
McKee's store opposite The post
Office. DIT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

r. M. White, the editor of this
paper, is in st. Louis attending an
important meeting of the com.
mittee which has in charge the
management ct the st. Louis agent,
who represents large number OF
Missouri newspapers IN the trans.
action of business with foreign sd.
vertisers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
The New Well.

Garfield & Anderson of st.
Louis began to-day to bore a well
at the water works pona. This
will be an eight-inch well and will
be bored until an unlimited supply
of water is struck. 1t 10 thought
splendid water will be t. und inside
of 1900 feet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Constable Bunton made a quick
trip to Moberly last week for J. T.
Gathers. He left Mexico at
O'Clock aud was back from Mober.
ly with his prisoner at 4. Gathers
was given 10 days in Jail to,
swindling Geo. L. Wheeler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

According to the latest figures
the Legislature of New York will
be Democratic. The Senate will
stand, Democrats 16, Republicans
Is, Independent l. The vote o.
the Lieutenant Governor will give
the organization of the Senate tt
the Democrats. The Assembly
will contain 81 Democrats and 81
Republicans. The Legislature doel
not elect a United States Senator
but it does more important work
if possible; 1t will redistric. tn,
| State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

John Dougherty made a blame
fool election bet and lost his life
paying it. He agreed to spend
twelve hours on top of the highest
oil derrick in Waynesburg, Pa, il
il Campbell was not elected Gov
ernor of Ohio. He paid the bet
last Monday, sticking on top Of
the structure all day in q drizzline
rain. Pneumonia set in and he
died Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Miss sailie Carter, who teaches
school just north of Farber took
her pupils home with her to spend
Thanksgiving and also brought
them to Mexico to see the sights.
Miss Sallie is one of the beet
teachers in the county. She visited
the LEDGER Office with her school
while in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
knights of Pythias.

The Knights of Pythias are going
to have a grand public installation
some time in January. The fol.
lowing Off GERS will be installed at
that meeting: t. Kelso, G. c.;
Lee Craddock, V. c.; T. V. Camp.
bell, P; J. D. Mckee, NJ. of E
S. N. Evans, M. of F.; Thomas
Atchison, K. of R. and S.; Ben
Haskell, NJ. of A Urban Weimer,
Trustee; Mason Creasey, Armor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Marriage license was Tuesday
granted John W. Trimble, of Mon
roe county, a brother of Wooc
Trimble, of this city, and Miss
Rachel Clyce, of Montgomery couo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Mr.. John Trimble and bride re-
turned from Montgomery City to-
day and left for the groom's home
in Montgomery county this after
noon. Mr.. Tnimble is one of our
most prosperous farmers and stock
raisers and . man Of splendid
worth and character.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Frank Schsffer died in Bassford's
Addition to Mexico yesterday Of
typhoid fever. Rev. Taylor preach
ed his funeral services to-day. Vie
leaves . wife, who is i'll with the
sama diaeaee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03

Those parties who have con-
tracsed to furnish wood to this of.
flee should give this matter their
prompt attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-03
Big Farm.

J. o., C. w. and w. A. Edmon-
ston have sold their fine farm of
303 acres twelve miles southwest
of Mexic, to 8. 8. Johnson at $25
per acre. This is splendid farm
and the price at which it sold was
very reasonable. Mr.. johnson
will cut the farm in two, giving
one-hslf to his son.