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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

What the Hon. George G. Vest
gays in regard to the superiority of
Hirschberg's diamond and nom
changeable speetacles:
81 am using glasses which I pur-
chased from Prof. Hirschberg and
they are the best | ever tried.
at affords me great pleasure to
recommend Prof. Hirschherg as an
excellent optician and his glasses are
simply unequalled in ~~ex-
perience. G.. G.. EEsr.~
These glasses are fazseS by J. NJ.
Pollard d&w-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Notice Of Election.

Notice is hereby given 10 the
stockholders Of the Mexico Mining
and Manufacturing Co. that an cleo
ton of officers Of this company viii
be held at the Circuit Court room in
this city at 8 a. M. Saturday, Dec.
II, 1892. RUFUS HIsEY, Pres.
4. G. BARNES, Sec'y. I'd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Post-Omee Letter list.

Parties calling for letters under
this head will please say, "Adver-
tised," ~
P. P. Ashford, juicy Balenger,
Ida Beck, Annie Caruthers, Angie
Downing, Sallie Gamples, Lena
Harrison, Martha Johnson COL, R.
C. Johnson, Anna Betgen LIBERAL,
John Merideth, Miss Mary Price, J.
H. Robinson, R. H. Redman, Lin.
ME Sloan, Mrs. II. Shafer, w. G.
Sims, Mollie Smith, Knipton Selley,
VIM. Worsham, Grant Williams,
Mary Williams, Bell Washington,
Annie Walker.
E. c. BURKHART, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

! Jouett Tomlinson is arranging to
open a clothing and gents furnish
ing store. He has not rented a room
but says he will surely open on the
nnhlic snuarn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The young ladies of Hardin Col
lege will give an open session of the
Pierian Society and Sorosis on the
evening of December Is in College
Chapel. No admission fee. All are
invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
New Suits.

The following new suits have been
filed with the Circuit Clerk for the
January term since last report:
VIM. J.. Morris vs.. Emma G,
Adams and H. A. Ricketts,, in.
junction.
F. B. Vaughn VS.. Wabash R. R.
Co., damages.
A. end C. Harrison VS.. Wabash
R. R. Co., damages.
Fannie Talbot VS.. Unknown heirs
of Margaret Rurkle, correct title.
Birdsell Co. VS.. Conley & Bedford
note.
Fannie Hardin Talbot, ct al. VS..
Jno. A. Culver ct al, correct title.
Mamie V. Northern VS.. John w.
Northern, divorce.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The largest and most complete in
northeast Missouri. Everything in
order for frst-class work. The
leading photographer. Work super
ior to any in the city. Cali and see
the photos, ink crayon and walter
colored portraits. Southwest corner
square. 18-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Butler Guthrie purchased of J. II.
Pool to-day, lots 1872 and 1873
Block R., Beatty's Addition, con-
sideration $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Attorney w. F. Strohm, con-
nected with the notorious Sunday
Sun, which was removed from Kan
sas City to Chicago, and is now be-
ing published weekly in the latter
city, was arrested and jailed at
Macomb, ILL.,, where he was work
ing in the interest of the paper.
Strohm was required to furnish a
bond of $500 and could not do it.
Strohm is known to several per-
sons in this city, where he came
when the paper was published in
Kansas City to secure evidence in
the celebrated case of a lady here
against the Sun. The paper in
Chicago is much the same as it was
in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Rev. Jackson said Sunday that
a few people thought the word
"south," connected on the name OF
the M. E. Church, had a political
significance. He spoke of the alb
surdity and remarked that it was
placed there to distinguish this one
church from other branches OF
Methodlsm.
Those who have united with the
church since our last report are:
R. D. Dunbar, Oliver Rouse, Mary
D. Barnett, Arthur Ellis, Carrie
Nichols, Rosa Fletcher, Mary and
Bessie Fox, Mrs. A. Rouse, Emmett
Fox, Martha l.. Riggs, Albert
Frazier, Mrs. G.. R. Brown, X. +.
Key, L. E. Bass and VIM. Thomas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. Z. W. Duncan, of Dubuque,
Iowa, was in Mexico to-day, return
ing home from Fulton. She was
accompanied by her brother, VIM.
Lawther. Mrs. Duncan is an hon
onary member of the Knights oil
Pythias order, being made such by
a special dispensation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

T. NJ. Shell was down from Kan
ss City this week on a visit to his
parents. Frank is looking splendid
y and we are glad that the world is
using his we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Jim Bean, formerly a clerk at the
Windsor Hotel in this city, has dis
appeared and it is feared by his
reatives that he 10 dead. 1t has
been nearly three years since his
kin heard from him. He left Hot
Springs over two years ago, which
was the last time his whereabout
was known by his relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Second Annual Ball.

The knights of Father Mathew
will give their second annual ball
Tuesday evening, Dec. %, 1892.
Further notice will be given. By
order of committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

I. NJ. Bates, well known in this city
and for years superintendent OF
transportation of the Alton road, has
resigned and w. E. Gray, formerly
Superintendent of this division, has
hken his place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

There are faults in our present
immigration laws, to be sure, but
discriminate prohibition is a thous-
and times worse than indiscriminate
immigration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

If Fulton had a good fire CON-
pany like Mexico maybe the fire
there this morning could have been
extinguished before such a large
loss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The Kansas City Times says that
Everett Bean, editor of the Nevada,
No., Democrat, formerly connected
NTH the Mexico LEDGER, desires to
be Postmaster of Nevada. Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

J. D. Mckee, generally recog-
nized headquarters for holiday
goods for the last seven years, is
more than ever entitled to that
honor this year. He has a whole
cargo of things to please the little
ones. 36-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

l.. D. Wilkerson and J. T. At
Inns, two of Callaway's stock men,
passed through Mexico Monday
night with six car loads of sheep and
hogs. They were taking them te
Chieapo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Call at the Mexico Machine and
Music Co. store, nearly opposite
post-ofice, and see the largest stock
of pianos, organs, sewing machines
and small musical instruments ever
shown in this city. Eight different
Company's makes of pianos, seven
different makes of organs and nearly
all kinds of sewing machines that
will be sold at extremely low prices
for the next few days.
w. III. UPHAM,
2td-1tw Manager.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Parties desiring a copy of the
sh annual report of the State
Board Of Agriculture for the State
81 Missouri for the year 1891 will
please call at the LEDGER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. Joseph Boyd, of Benton
City, is visiting her daughter, Miss
Linda, of Hardin College and other
nlatives. Mrs. Boyd is preparing
10 move to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

A letter from Sam Baskin, who is
N San Antonio, Texas, indicates
hat his health is much improved.
de says he is now able to walk a
mile and hopes to be entirely re-
severed shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Justice Lamar is i'll. His retire
ment from active service on the Su-
preme bench may occur very soon.
Senator Vest introduced a meas
ure for a new division of judicial
business in Oklahoma and the In
dian Territory.
In the House the Ways and
Means Committee won the right to
take charge of the proposed investi-
cation of the condition of the Treas
ury.
! North Dakota will give Cleveland,
Harrison and Weaver each one elec-
toral vote.
A Chicago travelling man eloped
with a Canton CO., married woman
! and her mother.
At Lima, O., three members of a
family have died and three more
are dying from eating rat poison in
their cakes.
Robert Long was assessed 81, 500
damages in a court at Biz mingham,
Ala, for stealing the affections of
Mrs. J. Dewitt Booze, a married
woman.
Two masked robbers tried to "hold
up" a G. & A. train at Huntington,
W. Va, but were repulsed after a
desperate fight by passengers, one
of whom was killed.
Colonel Bob Ingersoll got Editor
Elliott F. Shepard greatly confused
and excited in cross-examining him
, about his attempt to bride the New
York Police Commissioners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

On account of the College enter
tainment the black bird pie will not
be served at the Methodist Bazaar
until Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Elva Tannehill was married
% MIR. R. B. Rogers at the First
Presbyterian church in Brentwood,
Texas last week. Miss Tannehill is
2 niece of Mrs. G. B. Macfarlane
and Is well known in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

A stock company is being organ
ned in Laddonia to bill a mill. 1t
vas required that $500 be subscrib-
ID by the citizens; $3.50 have al
ready been raised
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

J. W. Pickett went up to Stur-
lsecn to-day to deliver a car load of
boys to D. T. Hubbard, which he
recently sold for 5 cents. He could
net IL now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Laura Smith, daughter Of
0. Smith, of this county, has been
married to Mr.. Frank Roberts, OF
Davies county,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Jimmie Browning is with j. R.
Luckie and would like to have his
friends in Audrain county call and
see him. d&w1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The Mexico B. & l.. Association
Is going to increase its capital stock
on Feb. Is from $40O, 900 to 800,
mn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Chicago gives liberal space to the
shoe exhibit in the Worlds Fair.
The feminine shoe is naturally look
cd upon as a big thing in Chicago,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Tom Duncan has returned from
Montgomery City, where he has
been for the past two months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Judge s. NJ. Edwards to-day mar
ned l.. P. Drown and Miss Stella
0otkins, both of this county. The
LEDGER extends congratulations to
M. and Mrs. Drown and wishes
lnem a long and prosperous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Miscellaneous Articles.

Further contributions to the POOR IN GREAT
CITIES. Mrs. Burnett's illustrated paper on
the London plan for HOME AID TO INVALID
CHILDREN. etc. OF special interest also will
be Professor Heilprin' 8 authoritative account of
the PEARY RELIEF EXPEDITION tillustrat-
edl, . very interesting article by Octave Uzanne
on the exhibition Of woMAN'S ART now 60
ing on In Paris. and articles upon artistic sub
iects, accounts Of travels, etc, etc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

J. D. Mckee, opposite the post
office, has so many varieties Of
dolls that you can't fail to find one
to please. 26-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Farm for Sale.

One hundred and twenty acres "a
miles southwest of Benton City.
Call or T. s. Combs on the farm
36-2-mo-W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Prof. Treloar's orchestra will de-
light the audience at Hardin College
tomorrow evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Live stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14.-The cattle
market was strong and active and
good cows and heifers were in de-
mand. Prices-Extra export steers
$3.50 to SIS. 80, choice steers SIS to
1926. good steers $4.60 to $4.95,
fair to medium 81 to $4.55, corn fed
81 to 81. so, butcher steers $2.35 to
$2.65, choice cows and helfers 2.6O
to So.
Hogs-The market was strong
from the opening to the close, on all
fair grades and a little bit sluggish
on the lower qualities. The highest
price on the market yesterday was
Sc. 35 per hundred pounds for 30
head of fair to choice packers aver
aging 364 pounds to the head. The
majority of fair hogs brougt Sc te
Sc. 20, common grades went at $4.75
to $3.50. The close did not show
any change.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mamie V. Northern has sued
John w. Northern for a divorce
charging abandonment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. John r. Bragg. formerly of
this city, but now of Fulton, fell
and dislocated her hip one day last
-.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Mary Sharp, of Wellsville
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Clure, of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Obituary

Obituary.
| write in a Christian love and
sympathy with Mr.. and Mrs. Al.
Tanner and friends for the loss OF
their dear little daughter, Gertie
May Tanner.
God saw it best to call her home,
So we should no longer mourn;
Even we cannot see her above,
She is numbered with his love.
MRS. MAY STUART.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Farmers Institute.
~ iAVto kh5bktubCe
To the Editor Of the Ledger.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
CREIGHTON, Mo-, Dec. 10.-My
Dear Sir. l am quite anxious that
Mexico shall make the coming
Farmers Institute a success. To
do this your citizens in the city
must take an interest and not only
talk it but attend. The meetings in
western central Missouri have had
large attendance and in some places
farm and dairy products have been
displayed in profusion that would
put to blush a county fair. The
ladies have attended in large num-
bers and some OF the best papers
have been prepared by them. At
the poultry show at Sedalia, nearly
ole half of the exhibitors were
ladies. This show has been a very
valuable school for the breeder as
well as the purchaser. The hall
was much too small to show to ad-
vantage; those who attended must
admit it was money well spent.
Respectfully,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

j. D. Mckee, always headquar-
tiers for toys and holiday goods,
has a larger stock than ever this
wear, 1921
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Nora Billiard, of Martins
burg, who has been visiting in Mex
leo, returned home to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Remember the date of open SEES
sion at Hardin College Chapel,
Dec. Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

There will be a Christmas tree at
the Presbyterian church on Satur-
day night, Dec. "a. Those who de-
sire can assist in making this Christ
mas entertainment a success. The
committee on management is COM
posed of Robert Brown, j.. Watson,
J. Lenig and VIM. Richardson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Great Reduction In Millinery.
I suspend business January and
February, and all sales made must
be made between now and the first.
Call early. Miss RosAMoND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

j. D.. Mckee directly opposite the
Post-office, has opened for inspec-
ton the finest line Of holiday
goods ever brought to Mexico. 1t
is unnecessary to say that McKee's is
the lowest priced establishment in
the city. Special prices on dolls.
"a 2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Daniel has returned to heI
home in Vandalia, after a pleasant
v;sit in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Winter Tourist Tickets

Winter Tourist Tickets
Are now on sale to the south,
southwest and Pacific coast at low
rates. For full information apply to
E. S. Wilson,
Joint Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The C. R. Lupton Furniture Co.
viii be open and ready for business
in few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. F. E. Garrett is in Chicago
the guest of Mrs. T. A. Keeton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

One of the features of ]. D. Nc
KEGS toy and stationery establish
ment is that the prices are always
satisfactory. 36-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

There will be a Christmas tree at
Rock Hill Church on Saturday night
Dec. oath.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Eld. c. C. Hill, of Laddonia, was
u town this week while on his way to
.sllaway. Ed. Hill has been unan-
'mously re-employed to serve the
enurch at Laddonia for another
year and his time will be divided
oesFeen Richland and Boydsville
eelaway county, and Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Turkeys Naafed.

I will pay 81 cents per pound for
live turkeys delivered at my house
at Thompson. MRS. I. J.. SIMS.
35-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Call and see Jimmie Browning
with J.. R. Luckie. He wants to
price you some first-class groceries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

John Humphrey, of near Santa
r.. will move to Mexico with his
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

The Knight Of Father Matthew
will have their annual bali on De
cember %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

zzaIQe and Will Potts left this after
noon for Springs, Ark, on
hI1SineSs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

j. r. Luckie has just received a
full line of fresh groceries. d&W1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Hats twenty-five per cent. less than
costfat Mrs. Harding's. 2-t-d 1-t-w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

G.. Kabrich has for rent store
room, dressmaker's rooms and Of
fees 35-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Fresh oysters received daily from
Baltimore at John R. Luckie's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Miss Minnie Jones, of Martins
burg, is the guest of her brother, o.
p Innes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

w. J. Bolts sent a car load of
fat cattle to Chicago this morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Before you buy your Christmas
candy call on ]. R. Luckie, the
grocer, d&Wlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Heads Studio.

Buy your groceries from J. R
Luckie. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

@EN"+HE ~
The fire is now under control but
the extent of the losses and insur.
ance is not known. The fire break.
ing out as it did at the hour when
no one was about, had gained a
great Roadway when the fire de-
partment appeared on the scene and
they were handicapped in the fight
by not having sufficient hose:
No lives were lost nor was any
one injured seriously, although when
the walls fell onto the roof of Temp.
kins & Robinett's building, three
men went down with them, but all
got out without serious injury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

A series viii be published later in the year Civ
ing the impressions made by the exhibition upon
different observers of note, both American and
foreign; and many of these observers will be also
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
friend Mr.. Richards, of Soutl

nuIE friend Mr.. Richards, of South
assj) co, Is away up III the art Of
termelon preservation" 1t was
ugh his kindness that we enjoy
watermelon luncheon yester-
4. 1t is pretty late in the season
asuch luxuries, but Mr.. Richards
them just the same. He keeps
sin his cellar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

P.S.-TellJ Judge Kendall we shall
certainly expect him present and we
want him at the Road Convention at
Sedalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
E. G. BURKHART, Postmaster.

The largest and finest line of mil,
linery to be sold at half price by
January LIST at Mrs. Harding's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Burlington, Iowa.

Please Settle Up.
All accounts with me must be
settled before Jan. l., 1898.
d&W.f Miss RosAMoND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Don't fail to see our "Bargain
Counter in Dolls WIT
J. D. MCKEE,
Opposite Post-ofice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

If you can find a hat to please you
you can get it at your own price.
Miss RosAMoND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
The Illustrations

Of the year win represent the work not only Of
the well known illustrators, but many drawings
viii also appear by artists who are best known as
painters. TERMS: q. 90 q year; &c a number.
SPECIAL 0FFKx. The numbers for isea and q
subscription for 1893. ALSO. The same, with
back numbers. bound In cloth, $50.
Now is the time to subscribe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

lanes Robinson and family have
,or,e to New Orleans to spend the
-:nfaf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. NJ. l.. Mckee will have
.harae Of the futile restaurant in
The future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
SCRIBNER1S
MAGAZINE
FOR 1893.
PARTIAL

Frances HOdgson Burnett
viii contribute the first serial to appear in a mag
azine from her pen for many years, entitled
1.-THE N I KNEW THE BEST OF ALL
III. @. Bunner
will furnish a serial of 8 sketches entitled ''JER-
SEY STREET & JERSEY LANE. Illustrated
-Robort Grant-
will relate the further experiences of Fred and
Josephine in "a SEQUEL TO THE REFLEC-
TONS OF A MARRIED MAN" Illustrated
Harold Frederic
will contribute a political novel of great power,
entitled 1.-THE COPPERHEAD."
BY the Author of ssJerry."
Miss s. B. Elliott, the author of Jerry will
write a realistic story of life among theTennessee
mountaineers 1.-THE DURKET SPERRET.',
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

j. d. Mckee will sell you albums
and plush goods cheap. Directly
opposite the post-ofice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
FURIOUS FLAMES In FULTON,
A Number OF Business Buildings and
Stocks Of Goods Entirely Destroyed.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
FULTON, Mo-, Dec. 14.-Fire
broke out about 4 o'clock this morn
ing in the two story frame building
on Main street occupied by Har-
nette Bros. as a bakery and confec-
tionery store. In a very few minu-
tes the building was in flames and
the fire had spread to the three story
brick building next south oft which
was occupied by Godfrey & Ger.
hardt as a furniture store. This
building was built in an L shape
and extended north from the rest
of the main building to the street on
the north and directly back of the
Odd Fellows building. The entire
building was filed with highly in
1amable stuff and the flames quick
ly spread to the Odd Fellows build.
ing on the corner, the third story oil
which was occupied by that fratern-
ity, the second floor by the Macca-
bees and the main floor by Dedman
& Maughs as a grocery. This build
ing was ruined but the walls are
left standing.
At the same time that the fire was
spreading to the north, it was also
spreading to the south and the two
story brick building next to God
frey & Gerhardt and occupied by
Gilfoy the milliner, was soon in
flames and the stock ruined. The
next building to the south was &C.
cupied by the firm of Tompkins &
Robinett as a dry goods store. Before
this building had caught on fire the
walls of the Godfrey building fell in
on the roof Of it and crushed through
the floors to the street level and the
fire spreading very quickly, the
building and stock were soon cleaned
up. The entire areais in ruins
except the walls of the Odd
Fellows building which remain at
this writing and the entire stock of
all of the merchants has been de-
strey
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Thos. Woods, of this county, has
,one to NARROW Indian Territory, to
.oside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

60 TO A. BUCKLIN's for your Christian
Presents, Candy. etc. He has q large and
Hne stock. West Side Square. 2tw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
Mems Occupations.
The Worlds Fair In Chicag,

A series Of articles on the life work Of men in
many callings-the chief ways Exclusive Of pro-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

anew Presbyterian church is be,
nc erected at L~addonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

Mrs. Mary Sims has returned from
Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

p H. Tuttle is opening his new
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15

An empty stomach puts an Indian
war footing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-15
III E LEDGER.

Mrs. R. H. Herman is on the sick