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Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
THE FIGHT FOR PURE FoOD.
Success to the Efforts to Scotch Bad
Baking Powders.

1ne aggressive war WaRed by the
Royal Baking Powder Company
upon the hosts of adulterated and
impure baking powders sold
throughout the country is having q
desirable effect. The scandalous at
tacks upon the Royal company by
the manufacturers of the impure
goods (which are made doubtless
both from spirit of revenge and
in the hope of breaking the effect
of the damaging exposures) show
that they are hit, while the official
reports which have come from vari-
GUS puplic authorities fully corrobor-
ating the statements made by the
Royal company, have awakened a
wholesome public sentiment in favor
of repressive laws, which means
mischief to the illegitimate traffic.
The Royal Baking Powder Com
pany set out some time ago to ex-
pose the character and to break up
the sale of adulterated baking pow
ders. Having found from examina-
tion of many specimens that there
was large number of actually in
furious powders in the market, they
brought the matter before the pub
lie and denounced the makers BY
name in the press and to the health
authorities. The affair was taken
up by physicians, Boards of Health,
aud Legislatures tn rou ghout the
country, chemists were employed to
test the various powders in the mar
ket, and the government itself d.
rected analyses to be made before it
would purchase the supplies needed
for army, navy, and Indian uses.
The result justified the charges
made by the Royal company. Not
only were the majority of baking
powders in the market found to- be
largely adulterated, but many of
them were ascertained to contain
alum and other poisonous ingredi-
ents to such an extent as to render
them positively unsafe for use in
human food.
In making the charges the Royal
Baking Powder Company did not
hesitate to enter into competition
with every other baking powder in
the country, ani it is public salts
faction that in the official tests by
the government and State chemists
and by Boards of Health, the Royal
Baking Powder has been declared
to be the superior of all others in
strength, purity and wholesomeness,
and absolutely free from all inferior
or detrimental substances.
From recent official reports it is
evident that the alum and otherwise
impure goods have again come upon
the market in dangerous quantities
and their old enemy, the Royal, is
again upon the warpath. In con-
tlnuing its warfare against these
goods the Royal is meeting with the
old-time opposition and abuse. The
public, however. will appreciate, as
heretofore, both the object of the
abuse and the action Of the Royal
company, and award full justice to
the company that so fearlessly stands
up for its protection from such ad-
venturers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

The Windsor (Mo.) Revieao, con-
tains the following: Rev. M. G..
Harris went to Laddonia, Audrain
county, Mo-, Tuesday, to make
preparations previous to removeing
his family there. He has accepted
the care of the Baptist churches at
Laddonia and Farber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Mrs. Parsons, who lives just
west of Mexico, had . narrow %.
cape from being killed Saturday
by the cars. She was in Q bug
gy and tried to cross the track on
Depot street before the cars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Judge W. II. Hall, of Staunton,
H., is in Mexico on business with
Louis Hubart. one of our most
prosperous German farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Ten people we're killed in ST.
Paul by the falling of a wall in a
burned building while the debris
was being cleared out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

LADDoNIA is arranging to have
a $4,000 mill. Tits live little
village is surrounded by as fine
country as a Gro" ever flew over
and should have a splendid mill
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

From the CIafksVlIIe SentInfl.
Mexico, No., has no Board of
Trade and no Young Mems Chris
tan Association, bnt the town is
bent on having another mill and is
hustling for mile track. After
the necessities the luxuries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

The Callaway Gazette says: "W.
81. vivion, near McCredie. is feed
ing 104 steers and 100 hogs. He
has bought l 500 barrels of corn at
SI.65 per barrel shucked and de-
livered. He feeds over 10 barrels
q day. Good judges pronounce
his 1O4 steers the best they have
yet seen."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

There was triple train wreck
at East Thomas, Mass, Friday.
Quite a number of persons were
killed and a large number injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

It is reported that G Dixon, for
merly connected with the Mexico
Fire Brick Works, is going to start
another brick factory either in
Mexico or Warrenton,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

"Mexico is to have a public
library and a mile track. More
people will patronize the latter"
says the energetic Kansas City
Evening Times. 1t also says there
is q man in Mexico who ac.s as
"agent for the sale of real estate,
stocks, grain and beautiful horse
Aooh -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

George Magorian, of Fulton, was
in Mexico to-day, on his way home
from Dwight, Ill. He said he has
been attending the Dr.. Keeley in
stitute and Is Isreturning home cured
of both the liquor and tobacco
habita.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

G. T. Scheiffer desires to thank
the kind friends for taking such
good care of his brother during his
fatal illness and his brothers. wife,
who is still sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

"Only" 673, ,514 persons in the
United States are drawing pen
sions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

THE Fulton Telegraph is Al years
old and just as young as it used TO
he We wish the Telegraph many
happy returns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

THERE Is no reason why Au-
drain county should not have q
grand corn exhibit or a corn palace
for that matter during Christmas
week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

The Columbis Herald says: The
Mexico LEDGER is getting 90 much
advertising that it has
quit using . ''patent" and prints
all its daily edition at home. Mex.
ico merchants believe in printers
ink and prove their faith by their
works.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Vivion & Alexander's sale of fine
hogs at Galloway's stable was
largely attended. Farmers in this
country should pay more attention
to raising good hogs. 1t don't take
any more to feed q good hog than
it does q poor one and the result is
more satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Murphy, tho temperance lectur-
er, is talking of coming to Mexico
for q months crusade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
Paper Cutter for Sale.

We have for sale an Anson
Hardy plow paper cutter. 1t will
be sold cheap for caeh.
Address, r. NJ. White.
II. Mexico LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

DR.. G. G, Gentry is residing in
the Powell property in north Mex
leo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Mrs. J. T. Andrews and chill
dren have taken rooms at the Gen.
trail Ringo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
A NEW BUSINESS.
Mrs. C. L. Haskell, Who Was Recently
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Show Of This City,
Claims to Prevent
Suicide.

Mrs. c. L. Haskell, formerly OF
this city, but now of st. Louis, has
discovered new business, as the
following advertisement in the pa
per published by her husband
shows:
A REMEDY FOR SUICIDE.
"I'll guarantee that if any man
or woman who has q thought OF
committing suicide will write to
me and enclose stamp for reply
and tell me something of thei. life,
that they will never commit the
act. Never, no never.
MRS. C. L. HASKELL,
800 s. Broadway, City"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
SAMPLE Copy FREE.
MEXICO must have creamery.

Pope YEAMAN, OF Columbia, Id
liable to be In the race for Cover
nor of Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

The piece OF land Mr.. n. P.
Warden bought for %. 100 is just
north of where Geogre Marshall
lives, containing six acres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Hon. Richard Dalton is favored
for Governor in an article in the
Lincoln County Ne,os signed by
Hon. d. T. Klllam.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Governor Taylor, of Tennessee,
will likely lecture in Mexico some
time this winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Miss Mary Hellwig, OF Brooks,
ILL.,, is here on a visit to her cousin,
Philip Hellwig.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Houston & Trimble has our
thanks for some of the neatest cal.
endars We have seen this seasop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Ben Anderson, of Columbia, is
in Kentucky arranging to buy q
car load of fine mares.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

Sid. Mallory. boar, $7.75.
e. M. Roberts, boar, 50 SO.
VIM. Vivion, boar, sl2 so.
R. W. Berry, boar. SIS.
Joe Davis, boar, s12 80.
] W. Rodgers, boar. s14.
VIM. Vivion, boar, $40.
A. ]. Blake, st. Louis. boar, s14.
Henry McCune, boar, 1880.
Earl Cunningham, boar, $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10

r. A. Hanger, OF near Worces-
ter, has returned from an extended
visit to Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
Government Chemists Certify:

Royal Baking Powder composed pure and whole
ingredients 1t does alum or phospbates a.
oene injurious substances EDWARD 6. LOVE, PHI D."
Royal Baking Powder undoubtedly purest and mos,
reliable baking powder offered to the public.
Henry A. MoTr Nj D, PHI D."
"The Royal Baking Powder put quality and highest in
strength of any baking powder Of which have knowledge
"WM. McNfURTRIs PHL d"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
ROYAL
Best Baking Powder.
The Official Government Reports:

The United States Government after elaborate tests
reports the ROYAL BAKING POWDER be of greater eav
ening strength than any other. Bulletin u, Ak:
DEP, +. 599.)
The Canadian Official Tests, recently made show
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER highest of all in leavenng
strength Bulletin 10, f. 16, Inland Rey. De1)
In practical use therefore, the ROYAL BAKING POWDER
goes further, makes purer and perfect food than
any other
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
LOOK OUT!
Imitat0rs of Kelley Trying to De-
fraud the Public.

Such universal satisfaction has
resulted in the knowledge OF our
good people as to results obtained
during these many years through
those who have visited DR.. Leslie
E. Reeley st Dwight, H., that we,
as a simple matter of protection in
these days of seheming adventures
and misleading statements, re-
write the following from an ex-
change:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-12-10
kE ELEY


Notice is hereby given, warning
the public against the fraudulent
claims of persons and institutions
claiming to give the Keeley treat
ment for drunkenness and the OPT
I'm habit. Genuine treatment can
only be obtained at Dwight, ILL.,, or
at regularly organized branches op-
Grated under the name of The Kee.
ley Institute. Locations Of branch
es can be learned by addressing
The Leslie E. Kelley Co Dwight,
Ill. Ali infringement will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
LYONS PLAIN.

Died, Monday, l4th, Della, wife of Jo-
siah Williams.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Gerhardt visited in
Danbury, last week.
Mrs Samuel Banks entertained Mrs
Caroline Crofut, last week.
Mrs Rachel Banks spent part of last
week with her daughter, Mrs Bradley
White
Mrs Gerard McChesney of Philadel-
phia is With her fai her, Josiah " illiams.
Mr. Thomas Sproul and sou Henry of
Danbury were at FL. Ii. Nichols's, Sun
day.
The advent course was finished by the
following clergymen: Friday evening,
Rev James E. Coley of Westport, rector
of st. Matthews church, Wilton; Satur-
nay evening, Rev D. NJ. Elwood of Nor
walk; Sunday morning, Rev David NJ.
Elwood assisted the rector; Sunday even
ing, they were assisted by Rev Charles
M. Seileck of Norwalk. All were listen
ed to by appreciative audiences. They
made an earnest and urgent appeal to
every heart to turn from the paths they
were walking in and embrace the Christ
ian faith. May it bring its fruits in due
season!
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
TRUMBULL.

The Y. z. S. G.. Z. celebrated its first
anniversary, Monday evening, 14th, in
the church pallors. O. B. Burton acted
as POSTMASTER in Il most acceptable man
ner. w. F. TAFT spoke of the work the
society had done in the past year. f. l..
Nichols gave description Of the pre-i-
dents. He aad that the first, W. F. TAFT,
led US Off straight and O. b. Burton, the
next, did certain and the next, w. s.
Plumb, to be inaugurated january |,
would keep US plumb up to the mark. w.
N French spoke of the committees and
the good work they had done. Burr F.
Beach gave the financial standing of the
society. Cash from sOciables 500 05,
contributions 1926 u. Total $65 80. Cash
paid: Topic cards and printed matter
$40 35, missions S23 %. State union So,
cash Oh hand $l7 y. Total $50 81. w.
S. Plumb spoke Of the relation to other
societies. Mrs W. n. French spoke in
behalf Of the Junior G.. Z. society; c. n.
Brinsmade in behalf of the Daniels Farm
&. E.; S. w. Beach of the Chestnut Hill
Y. LE AIICl lCl1dl ny OtlC pdSboi ,tlICy
closed with the hymn, "Blest be the tie -
Mrs l.. A. Hawley was called to Great
Hill, Saturday, December II, to attend
her sister and sisters husband, who were
sick and found them in the last stage Of
pneumonia and grip. Her sister, Mrs
Evalena E. Jacobs, passed away, Sunday
at 8 Is m and Harry Jacobs, her hus-
band, at l 30 p III Monday. Funeral
from their late residence, Tuesday after
noon; buried at Derby, Rev Mr. Lee of
Derby Congregational church officiating
They left one child, Herbie, aged nine
years. Never had such a thing been
were both laid side by side in Que grave.
In the same house, there was another
death, Monday morning, Samuel Davis,
whose funeral was held Thursday. A
woman who worked for Mrs Jacobs lies
very low at the same place, all with the
same dread disease, pneumonia. Mr.
Jacobs belonged to the Knights of Pyth-
las of Birmingham. Mr. Davis was a
high Mason. Mrs l.. A. Hawley arrived
home from the funeral, Tuesday night,
nearly Frustrated.
The scholars of White Plains school
will give an entertainment at the Town
hall, Tuesday evening, 22d, commencing
at 80 O'Clock. The public are cordially
invited.
Miss Cora Z. Beach has visited Mrs
Miles L. Shelton of Oxford.
Miss Lena G. Nichols is slowly recov-
ering.
S. C. Beach is breaking colt for John
Candee of Chestnut hill.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
NICHOLS.

The New Years eve socable for the
benefit of Trinity parish will be given at
Mrs Linder's; cordial invitation is eX-
tended to all.
D.B. Curtis, who has been sick with
grin and under care of DR. Lewis of STRAIT
ford, is better.
Mrs Elliott Plumb of Bridgeport has
visited Mrs A. S. C. Cook.
Mrs Sarah Plumb is visiting her child
rem in Bridgeport.
DR. Starkweather and brother board
with Mrs William Cooper, while Mrs
Starkweather is in New York.
Preparations are made for decorating
the interior of Trinity church with
Christmas greens and the children's tree
and festival will be held, Saturday fol-
lowing.
Ernest Reed has bought the Henry
Curtis place, recently occupied by MIR A l.
libone, who, since the death of his wife,
has returned to Stepncy.
The William 6. Nichols place has also
been sold to the man living on the old
Thompson farm, between this place and
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
GREENFIELD HILL.

This community was saddened by hear
ing, Sunday morning, of the death of
Joseph Belts at Westport. He was for
years clerk of the Greenfield Hill Congre-
gational church and was most highly es-
teemed and respected by all. The funer-
the home of Mrs Adeline Elwood, West
port. Mr. Belts had an abscess in his
head that broke, last week Tuesday night.
He became delirious and then uncon-
scious, dying on Friday. He was 60
years old and his wife, Miss Jennie FL
wood, who died few years ago, left a
boy, now between two and three years
old, who is cared for at Mrs Adeline FL
woods in Westport. Col A. r. II. Mich
OILS gave a beautiful wreath for the funer-
al. Bearers: Frank Taylor, Charles
Wakeman, Fred Kemper, James Rich
ards.
William Nichols has moved into the
house of Lloyd N. Sherwood.
The scholars at the academy were
pleased to hear the organ playing of
Jesse Beers, Friday, 18th. He is small,
but possesses many pounds of musical
pressure and ability to the square inch.
DR. Plumley was suddenly called away,
Tuesday, by the death of DR. Porter's
wife. He is a near friend of the family.
Regular monthly meeting of the library
association, Monday evening, 18th.
Frederic Bronson is having a new ice
house built.
Miss Murray has had surveyors here
with view to building on the Tomlinson
place.
F. L. Sherwood and Charles Ferris
have been in New York for poultry fol
the Christmas trade.
Mary j. Craik, who has been quite
sick, is somewhat better.
Miss Dora Nickerson of Bridgeport
has visited Mrs Jane Sherwood.
Christmas exercises at the church
next Wednesday evening, 23d.
Band of Hope meeting, Saturday after
noon, 10Th, at , 30. A letter &C
knowledging receipt of Thanksgiving
barrel at Home for Friendless will b.
read; also plan to exercise generosit.
during the Christmas season.
Collection at church, Sunday morning
to raise funds for the Christmas tree.
surprise at Mrs Prentice's, las
week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
LONG HILL.

The M. e. Sunday school will celebrate
Christmas Eve with Christmas tree.
singing and speaking by the school, at
the Hall, commencing at O'Clock.
Mrs F. S. Shelton is some better of the
grip; she has Hungarian girl to help
her.
Mrs Lucy Nichols is visiting friends in
Daniels Farm.
E. M. Beardsley has put crushed stone
in front of his house.
Miss Lille Beers spent Sunday in
Easton.
Ben Burghardt is working for c. E..
and C. Radcliffe. They have put on a
number of hands of late.
DR. DeWolfe was taken sick here, Tues
day evening.
c. e. Radcliffe's family are sick.
The unpleasant weather, Tuesday even
ing, did not postpone the delightful en-
tertainment at the NJ. E. church given
under the auspices of the genial pianist,
Elmer S. Joyce. Mrs Violet Platt Red
man was as captivating as ever and Mrs
Bolande as charming, to which was adj
ded the brilliant execution of Miss Edith
M. Turney on the piano and Leslie E
Vaughan on the violin.
A meeting under auspices of Parlol
Rock council, o. U. A. NJ, will be held
at Lower Stepney school house, Tues
day evening, 22d. The program will moi
be given if stormy at 80.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
WHITE HILLS.

Rev F. w. Cooper preached good
sermon, Sunday, and will supply the pull
pit, next Sunday. Mr. Cooper will be I'M
able to take charge of the field here, as
his duties in Shelton are arduous. The
committee can come to no definite ar
engagements as to preaching service in
the future.
The little son of Will Wheeler has been
quite i'll, but is better.
The young people gave Miss Susie
Hubbell surprise, 18th.
Mis- David Wheeler returned from
Bridgeport, Monday.
John Hurd Of Cambridge, n. ", spent
Sunday with his schoolmate. w. w.
Wheeler.
Matte Harris spent few days here
with her sister, Mrs Wheeler.
Mrs D. A. Nichols has been with her
mother, who is quite i'll with rheuma..
tism.
David Wheeler intends putting up an
ice house soon,
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18

Cashier F. j. Banks Of the City nations
al bank and wife were in Brooklyn, last
week, to attend the wedding of rela-
tive.
Prof L. o. Brastow Of Yale occupied
the pulpit of the South church, Sunday.
Rev Mr. McNeille has been confined to
the house by severe attack of grip.
Druggist L. F. Curtis has returned
from his California trip.
William Gibbin of New York was
guest, Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs P. Wade
at 1876 South avenue.
Mr. Raglan gave an interesting lecture,
Monday evening, at the South church on
"New Mexico, Colorado and Utah." il
Illustrated by the stereopticon. This is
the second time the lecture has been Civ
en- in the city.
George w. Myers died at his home, 240
East Main street, last Friday evening,
after long illness and the funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev E. G. Full
lCiDoh au UhC oil n SUlCCC 0lOiNdy
afternoon. Mr. Myers was member of
Engine Co. No. 2, Union veteran and
leaves wife and son.
Mrs Robert Carter and infant daughter
arrived from Pennsylvania, Wednesday,
guests of Mrs Carter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs Edward Sterling of 271 State street.
The genial newsdealers of Wall street,
Beardsley and Lacey, have both been
obliged to take vacation on account OF
severe attacks of grip.
Autoharps 81; Van Heusen's, 52S Main
Amateur photographers and the inter
ested in the Photographic art were out in
good numbers, Tuesday evening, to heal
Prof Henry w. Farnum's illustrated lee
ture at the Scientific society rooms. The
following persons were elected to mem
bership: Mrs l.. B. Plumb, M. L. Rey
nods, E. F. Wells, Frederick b. Haw
ley. Mrs P. L. Barnum and Benjamin
Fish were elected honorary members OF
the society. Prof w. j. Henderson OF
New York will lecture on "The Begin
ming of Modern Music" next Tuesday
evening.
DR. Wright had his horse driven off by
a colored boy, Wednesday morning. Tel
ephone calls were sent out to adjoining
towns.
Volins, Csc; Van IIeuscn's, 52S Main
A branch ticket office will be opened
for the sale of tickets for the Bernhard
engagement at the Hyperion theatre
New Haven, December "a, at Bunnell'
theatre, Bridgeport.
NJ. II. Ford has bought fine pair o
matched horses in New York, weighing
$500 pounds.
Banjos So at Van Heusen's, 52S Main
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-18
WESTPORT.

If you want to find Santa Claus, go to
everything to make the hearts of the
young glad and the old dance for joy.
E. n. Sipperley is drilling a we'll for
William Hearson on King street.
Mrs Solomon Gray, who has been con-
fined to her bed for three years, died
Tuesday morning.
Miss Elida E. Cue of Halifax, Nova
Scotia, is guest at Rev Mr. McKenzie's.
Thomas c. Stearns of New York and
Miss Fannie c., youngest daughter of
Edward FL. Nash, were married in Christ
church, Wednesday evening, by Rev Ii.
N. Wayne.
Bishop Williams will administer the
rite of confirmation at Trinity Sunday
evening.
At the annual meeting of the fire de-
partment, last week, j. s. Jones was re-
elected chief engineer, Alexis F. Downes
and Charles Fable assistants.
j. d. Woods satchcl factory closed,
Saturday, for inventory. Work will not
be resumed until after New Years.
The Crystal Wave social club will give
a grand ball in National hall, New Years
Eve.
George 2. Lawrence was found dead
in bed at his residence in Saugatuck,
Tuesday morning. Death was due to
apoplexy. He was wealthy. His estate
here is located near Cedar Point and is
one of the finest on the Sound.
D. S. Thorpe of Bridgeport is sick with
pneumonia at the residence of his BROTH
er, George S. Thorpe.
Mrs Reeves of New York visits her sis
ter, Mrs William Hearson.
The commuters and business men of
this place have sent petition to the Con-
solidated road to have better accommo
dations in the way of express trains for
New York. Formerly the train service
was very good, but the late change gives
this place but one or two local expresses.
DR. Beardsley of New Haven has given
fine temperance lectures in National hall
and delivered an interesting lecture in
the M. K. church, Sunday night. He
struck home on the use of tobacco.
A canal boat loaded with coal for Tay-
lor & Richards sank just south of the
draw.
Mrs A. F. Shepard has heen quite sick,
but is gaining.
James Barrett, who has been sexton of
the Church of the Assumption, as well as
gardener and man of all work for Rev j.
I'll. Carroll for six years, also serving in
the same capacity with Father Keating
for five years, was at all times faithful,
temperate and industrious man. He be-
came acquainted with Miss Annie Pende-
grast, a Sunday school teacher. The re-
suit was a happy wedding, last Septem-
Der. The marriage was kept secret until
the young people had made arrangements
to begin housekeeping. About the 1st of
December, they removed to Portchester,
where they will be glad to greet their
friends. Mr. Barrett's brother, Michael,
has been in the employ of j. D. Wood
for seven years.