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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Died of Typhoid Fever.

John Harvey Bybee, son of John
S. and Eliza Bybee, died at the
home of his brother-in-law, r. J.
Armstrong, in this county, Thurs
day, March 10th, aged % years, 5
months and ~ days. The deceased
was a prosperous young farmer and
a man of lovely character and fine
habits. He was conscious upt:,
death, recognizing his friends who
gathered at his bedside to witness
the last sad hour of his life. He
died leaning on Jesus his Savior.
He was an active and consistent
member of the Christian church.
Harvey was one of Audrain's most
substantial and honest young
men. He was much thought of
by al who knew him and
will be missed by the community
in which he lived. His remains
was inferred in Salt River Cemete-
rY beside his sister who had lately
been laid to rest at that place.
Young in years but rich in honor,
he was gathered like a shock of corn
fully ripe into the heavenly garner.
The resting place of the dead body
will be the shrine on which those
who knew him best will pour the
richest libations of gratitude of re-
memberance and affections. He
gave directions for his burial and
chose his pail bearers who should
bear his remains to their last resting
place. The pail bearers we're Ned
Eubanks, Fred Gilmore, Powell
Stewart, Harvey Eubanks, Dave
Armstrong and Perry Sansberry.
Dear Harry has gone, we can see him
no more
Till we meet again Oh yon' beautiful
shore.
1t is one more form we loved so well,
Lying low beneath the sod,
One more spirit gone to dwell,
In the kingdom of our God.
One more has crossed death chilling
tide,
Awaiting loved ones on the other side.
Dear parents and loved ones, grieve
not, for the dear one gone,
He has passed on to that HappyHome.
p. O. 6
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Mr.. J. G. Huxford, Clinton, In
diana, spent two are three days in
Audrain, leaving for home Mon
day. Huxford is an Indiana Dem
ocrat, a large stock raiser, and a
well posted man on the political is
sues of the day. He says he speaks
the sentiments of the Indianans
when he says the Democrats can't
afford to head their ticket with SEN
ator Hill, of New York. II believe
Cleveland and Ex-Governor Isaac
P. Gray, of our State, is the strong
est ticket that could be nominated.
Without the slightest doubt they
can carry Indiana"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Mrs. Nat DRYDEN Dead.

Mrs. n. c. Dryden died at Han
nibal last Saturday evening, She
leaves a husband and four lovely
Young daughters. During her resi-
dence in Mexico Mrs. Dryden made
a host of warm friends. Referring
to her death the Hannibal Journal
says: "At an early hour last night
Mrs. \ C. Dryden died at her home on
North Fifth street, after a brief ILL.,
ness, of inflammation Of the brain.
And thus passes from earth to
heaven one of Hannibal's most esti-
mable women, one whose life was
| sunshine and whose devotion to
husband and daughters was ever a
most pleasant duty. Although Mr..
Dryden and family have lived in
Hannibal only a short while, the
noble character and lovely DISPOSE
ton of Mrs. Dryden endeared her to
a large circle of acquaintance here,
the heart of each of whom will bleed
with deep grief when they learn OF
her death. To the bereaved hus-
band and the heart-broken daugh-
tiers the sympathy of the Journal
goes out in great abundance. May
the shadow Of deep sorrow that has
fallen over them deal with them al
gently as possible under the circum.
stances and may the consoling hope
of a future beyond act as a healing
oil upon their deeply wounded
hearts"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
From Indiana to Audrain After a Jack

Mr.. J. G. Huxford, of Park coun'
ty, Indiana, came to Audrain coun'
ty last Friday in search of a fine
jack. He to-day purchased of R. T.
Freeman the very kind of an animal
he wanted and paid for same $14OO.
The jack, ''Grover Cleveland" was
sold at the late combination sale fol-
$1,175 by Mr.. freeman and he
bought him back, paying the pur'
chaser 800 for his bargain. Mr.
Huxford left for Clinton, Indiana:
this afternoon much pleased with
his animal. He said before leaving
II take away from Audrain a fine
Jack, but / had to have him | hat
an $500 jack to die in my barn las
week, so [ struck out fromm my home
in Indiana to Audrain county, Mis-
sour, after another one
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
NEW
y,xIeo Likely to Have Il North INT
South Line The Money Asked
Should be Raised at Once.

1t begins to look now as though
Mexico would have a north and
sontb railroad. Mr.. Fremont VIII
SON the engineer of the Missouri
| River Railway Company, was IN
Mexico to-day and made the
LEpGER Il pleasant call, He did
not do much talking but seemed to
think Mexico ''in it," The follow
ing letter, addressed to ex-GoV, c.
II. Hardin, shows Mr., Wilson's
business here:
Es. {. H. Hardin. Mexico, Mo,
BooxyuLE, Mo, March Ii
| DEAR SiR-This letter will be pre-
sented TO Won by Mr.. Fremont VIII
son. an engineer of the Missouri
| River Railway Company. He will
explain the details OF his mission to
YOU. We are about to construct a
line from Boonviile, northeast, and
had not intended to have Mexico
on the line, but in conversation
with Judge Orr of the st. Louis and
Hannibal, were led to consider a
change in our route. He thought
that If we would consider your city
that YOU would furnish Us money to
make a preliminary survey from the
Missouri river to Mexico. Mr., Wilson
estimates that it will require 800 to
run the line. If your citizens will
furnish that sum the line will be run
at once and we will then be in a po-
sition to determine the feasibility of
going through Mexico. This is a
personal letter to you and | hope
that it will not be given any publici-
ty as we are at present being OBJ
structed by a rival line who would
thwart us if they could. Mr.. VIII
son comes with authority to COM
mence an Immediate survey if the
money is raised for that purpose and
he is a gentleman in every way re-
liable. Very Respectfully,
d. W. SHACKLEFoRD.
This money is a mere pittance
and should be raised at once. The
subscription papers are at the
Southern Bank and Gov. Hardin has
given $40 of the 1925. Mr.. Wilson
informed the editor Of this paper
that he was ready to 60 to work on
this survey and we think u bust
ness men should not let this oppor-
tunitv pass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

The largest diamond ever pro,
duced weighs 1881 carats and was
found in the famous old Haworter
mine. The largest stock Of dia'
monds ever shown in Mexico is a
Worrell's Jewelry Store, and The
prices are reduced 90 per cent. fol
80 days. Have you seen our $5t
diamond rings reduced to $44. Ou'
800 diamond eardrops marked
down to $50. And do you know
that every diamond We sell is re
deemable within / year less 10 pc
cent?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Bee-Keepers' Meeting.

A meeting of Bee-Keepers is
called to be held in Mexico, Mo.
at the Court House, Friday and
Saturday, March % and 26, for the
purpose of organizing a Bee-Keepers
Association for Audrain and adioin.
ing counties. All persons interested
in bees or honey are cordially in
vited to notwithstanding ladies'
and participate in the meeting.
J. w. ROUSE,
JAS. A. THOMAS,
P. NJ. MORRIS,
Committee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Sam Morris, one of the largest
dealers in everything from an acorn
to an elephant, purchased a hide
last week which was quite a curiosi-
ty. No one, as yet, has been able
to tell from just what animal it was
taken. Sam says he is waiting for
some candidate to claim it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Grand Easter Bail.

There will be a grand ball given
under the auspices of the IRISH
American Social Club at the Hiner
Hall, Mexico, Mo-, on Easter Mon
day night, April IS, 1892. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
Further notice will be given.
JAMES QUINLIN,
Fl. c. EUBANKs,
and others
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Edgar Bill Nye's articulations in
tone resemble Champ Clark's voice
very much. By-the-way, Pixies
attorney is somewhat of a humorist,
too, Judging from his writings pub
lished in the metropolitan press.
Clark and Nye would work in double
gear all right if it wasn't for one or
two things.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Voters at school Elections.

In answer to the question pro-
pounded in reference to who are
legal voters at school meetings and
who are allowed to vote on addi-
tlonai levy we would say: Only
resident taxpayers are allowed to
vote at school meetings. All legal
voters are allowed to vote on candi
dates for director and school com.
missioner whether they are tax,
payers or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
To Hot Springs, Ark.
The cold winds will blow,


In u winter climate, but you
never know what snow and cold
winds are in Hot Springs, Ark. It's
the worlds greatest sanitarium
Has this started you thinking of a
trip? If it has, your route has to be
considered next. Not long, Of
course, for the Chicago & Alton R.
R. is way ahead. Fast time-leave
to-day, arrive in Hot Springs to-
morrow. Via 'sthe Alton" you art
only one night on the road.
For further particulars call upon
E. s. WILSON,
Ticket Agent
Chicago & Alton~R. R., Mexico, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
County Democratic Committee.

The Democratic Central Commit
tee of Audrain county will meet at
the Court House in the city OF
Mexico, on Tuesday, March %, 1892,
at 1 O'Clock p. M, for the purpose
of refixing time of holding County
Convention and the t%ransacting O
other business. A prompt and full
attendance is requested.
NJ. r. X. BIGGs, Ch'rm.
JNo. J. STEELE, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Obituary.


Died, near Santa Fe, Mo-, March
18th, 1892, Bette B. Smith,, aged
"a years, / month and 8 days. De-
ceased was a daughter of Epaphro-
ditus and Elizabeth Smith, who
for many years have resided at the
old homestead where she was born
and reared and where she passed
out of this life into that beautiful
life beyond. Patient, hopeful, trust
ing, she bore her torturing pain for
many weary months without a muir
mer. Her aged parents, two sisters
and three brothers will mourn her
death, but not as those who have no
hope. Bette was a Christian; her
character was spotless and pure.
She united with the Baptist church
more than a year before her death
and was a consistent and honored
member.
Asleep in Jesus,
Bette is still living.
Still your own sweet child.
And free from every earthly Ill,
With angels at her side,
Bette dear is living still.
Still your own sweet sister, mild
And free from every earthly Ill.
In angels arms beguiied,
II. C. v.
Fulton papers please copy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

As announced yesterday, Mr.. w.
Ev. Edwards, of Columbia, and
Miss Ida Greer, Of this city, were
married at the brides home at
1890 this morning, by Rev. Wal
lace. The left for their future home
on the second Wabash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

K. I. Freeman returned from
Chicago Saturday. where he sold
III head of cattle, averaging in
weight l452 \ lbs, for $40 pc,
hundred. Mr.. Freeman also sold
to Dyer Bros. of A~uxvasse, 14O head
Of hogs at $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
O~RATORICAL
Four Splendid Orations Mt Central
College, Fayette, Mo.

The oratoricai contest at Fayette
Monday night was to choose an ora
tor to represent Central Collegein st.
Louis at a contest between represen.
tatives of all the colleges in Missouri
The successful orator at the st. Louis
meeting represents Missouri at an
Interstate contest. The programme
that night was as follows:
Grafton. Course of Empire" E. L. Ken
drick, Fayette, Mo. Aristotelian Society.
Grafton. THE Ideal Man in Politics. II
B. Bushnell, Clinton, Mo. Phi Alpha Society
Grafton. what Is the Answer ," J. T
Gose, Shelbina, Mo. Aristotelian Society.
Grafton. THE Delusion of a Political Pana
cea. - F. l.. BrOnaugh, Boonville, Mo. Phi
Alpha Society.
G
Hon. J. T. Child, Richmond. No.
Rev. j. Fl. Jackson. Columbia. Mo.
Rev. C. NJ. Ledbetter, Moberly, Mo.
W. B. Murrell, Esq, Marshall, No.
R. NJ. White, Esq, Mexico, Mo.
The young men all made splen.
did speeches, and the judges had q
hard time deciding who was the
best, two of the contestants being
rated nearly equal. J. 4. Gose was
awarded the first honor and f. L.
Bronaugh second. The young mer
acquitted themselves well and We
are sure Mr.. Gose will enter the
contest in st: Louis with a good
chance Of being successful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

NJ. R. K. Biggs, Chairman of the
Democratic Central Committee, was
In Mexico Monday consulting with
the Democracy in reference to the
holding of the next meeting of the
County Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

VIII Hougland, of Benton City,
came up from that place and spent
Sunday with his folks here. VIII
says Benton City is wide-awake and
business brisk in spite of the roads,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found an advertisement of Sam
Evans, the tailor. Sam carries the
largest line of suitings of any mer-
chant tailor in the interior of Mis-
souri,. He employs none but first
class workmen and guarantees sat
isfaction. Don't buy your spring
"trotting harness. until you call on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Easter may come as early as
March % or as late as April
%. The rule was adopted 1,5OC
years ago, making Easter the first
Sunday following the full moon
after the sun crosses the equatorial
line in the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Joe Bridgford, one of Mexico's
most active and clever young bust
ness men,is going to Moberly, Mo-,
to open a dental office. He has had
a thorough education in this line
and we are sure he will enjoy a
splendid practice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Mrs. David Judy, wife Of the
brother of Col. John A, Judy of this
city, died near Millersburg, Kv.,
Sunday. She was also an aunt Of
Mrs. J. c. Ringo, of Mexico. and
grandmother of Mrs. Conley, who
boards at the Ringo House.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
RepaIring Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned
or repairing of any kind done neat
", cheaply and promptly, call on
/. S. Riley. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. L. S. RILEY,
At Beck's JeWelry Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

A citizen of Pike county is report,
ed as having a fine business head or
him. He draws a pension from the
government gets weekly benefit from
q secret society and is on the paupsl
roll of Pike county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

l. J. Sims of this county is one
OF our largest cattle dealers while
MS wife just for past-time and min
money ships turkeys. During the
last three or four months she has
shipped nearly 81, 600 worth of tur-
keys from which she realized a neat
profit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Capt. n. Dix has traded three
houses and lots in Martinsburg to
Ches. Wilburn for a $50 acre farm
near Thompson. Mr.. Dix wants to
rent the farm to some good tenant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Miss Ida Spencer, of Laddonia,
invites all the ladies and children tc
see and price her millinery, gloves.
corsets, face-veiling, lace etc. All
kinds of patterns cut. Dressmaking
done to order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

DR.. F. E. Roberts, of Laddonia,
well known in Mexico, died of con-
sumption in Laddonia Sunday. He
had the grip not long since and
never recovered from it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Gov. Francis sent to the Legisla-
ture e special message recommend
ing q reduction from 20 to 10 cents
on 800 in taxation for State pur-
poses, as provided for by law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Prince Medium 2156, 2:294
property of Foote Bros, of this city
will be taken to Memphis, Mo.
this week for a short season. Prince
Medium is by that great sire, Hap.
Ply Medium 400.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Miss Ida Greer, of this city, and
Mr.. Edward Edwards, of Columbia
Mo-, were married yesterday at
1880 am. They left on the noon
train for their future home in Column.
hia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

T. T. Torreyson was in Mexico
Tuesday, while on his way home,
Laddonia, from Kansas City. He
says Kansas City is the toughest
place in seven states.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Dobyns Hodge, Brunswick, and
Artur Wallace, Buceston, Mo-, have
been the guests of Ross Cauthorn
several DAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Bell Bros, of Fayette, Mo-, have
one of the largest hardware stores in
the State and their warehouse of ag-
ricultural implements, fine buggies
and carriages is nearly as large as
the Court House. This firm does a
splendid business in hat part of
Missouri. Each member of the firm
is a hustler and deservedly has the
confidence of the farmers in Howard
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Mr.. F. W. Wisdom says late
wheat will be little or no good.
Wheat sown early, although badly
injured by the late freezes, is doing
tolerably well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

The Lancaster, Mo-, Excelsior
says: Judge Macfarlane, of our
Supreme Court, is a candidate for
reelection. His service OF two
wears on the bench has demonstrated
his fitness for the place, and he
should be nominated by a large
majority in the convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Alien Moore, A. NJ, Pres.

of the noted Chillicothe Normal,
Business and Shorthand College has
placed his grand school within the
reach of all. He gives good board
for $1.75 a week. Write to him fol-
free catalogue. 49-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
At Beck's Jewelry :
Lost.

I will pay S. reward for the re-
turn of my spotted English setter
dog about ten months old, which
strayed about January 18th. Any
person, who has bought or traded
for such a dog will please notify me.
J. B. WEAVER,
Alt Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
A Word to Teachers.

When your schools close go to the
Chillicothe Normal and prepare fol
a three-years' State certificate The
ten weeks review term begins March
18th and special attention will bs
given to this work. Remember yot
Dan enter any time. 1926
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Married,

On the evening of March 18th, in
this city, by Rev. A.E. Rogers, Mr.,
benlaman r. Matthews and Miss
Emma Rhoads, both of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

NJ. r. K. Biggs has sold a very
fine jack to Alex. Carter for $1,000:
The jack is one of the best in Au,
drain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

The musicale at Hardin College
has been set for Friday night,
March %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Married.

At the residence of Thomas Wis
dom, March sth, by Ed. Jacob
Hughes, Mr.. J. E. Kirkland and
Miss Media Creason, both of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
The Famous Chillicothe Normal

Business and shorthand college is
the most popular school in the State.
All who have ever attended it speak
in the highest praise of the work il
is doing. II is the school to attend,
aQ.2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

R. T. Freeman is in Shelby coun-
ty buying horses and cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Probate Court is in session.

Mrs. Guss Cove, from Linn, Mo-,
is the guest of l.. c. Cove and fam
L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
Farm For Rent.

1870 acre improved farm near
Thompson to rent. Apply to \.
Dix, Mexico, Mo. It'd lt-w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

The following members of the
Mexico G.. A.. R. Post attended the
funeral of comrade VIM. Prewitt at
Concord, Mo-, this week: B. Bald
win, J. N. Humphrey, A. J. Nell
haney, John Roberts, Taylor Fox
and A. F. Reid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Rev. w. Pope Yeaman will likely
speak in Mexico the afternoon of
April B.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Hotel Howard, owned and man
aged by Col. Mitchell, is one OF
Fayette's most popular institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
The Eye a Speciality.

~ Having taken a thor
Sough course on the
1E~ eye with the best
49, oculists and opt.
clans in St. Louis, [ am now pre-
pared to examine the eye with the
latest and improved methods, fiji
glasses, etc. Satisfaction guaran'
teed. Consultation free.
G. HI. NICHOLS. NJ. D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

CONSTABLE SALT RIVER TOWNSHIP.
WE are authorized to announce
wv J. T. BUXTON
a candidate for reelection TO the office Of Con
stable of Salt River Township; subject to the
rules and usages of the Democratic party.
WE are authorized to announce
w J. c. ROBBINS
a candidate for Constable of Salt River Town
ship; subject to the action of the Democratic
Marty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Butler Guthrie is home from Lex
ington, KY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
For Sale.

A good secondhand organ, cheap.
Suitable for church. Inquire of DIR
G. III. Nichols, Mexico, Nc. Att
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

Miss Boyd came up from Benton
City to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

The Kansas City Star says: The
Hon. G. C. Daniel, of Vandalia,
who represented Audrain county in
the Legislature in 1882, framed the
bill dividing the State into fourteen
Congressional Districts, now sue
ceeded by the present gerrymander.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

If you are bilious take Beeeham's
Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
G.. A. X. Encampment, ChiilIcothe
/ March % TO "a, 1892.


For the above occasion the Wa
bash R. R. Company will sell tickets
to Chillicothe and return at $3.45.
Tickets will be sold March q to "a,
good for return passage until March
&c. E. 5. WILSON,
DIV Ticket Agent.
. THE following Councilmen hold
office for two years: w. o. John,
son. J. NJ. Davis, B. C. johnson
and Joe Offutt. The one year men
are A. G. Turner, r. n. Armstrong
u. NJ. Barker aud l.. c. Cove.
These gentlemen will give Mexico
business administration.
w. S. Sanford went 10 Clarence
Mo-, to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
JUDGE OF Eastern DISTRICT.

WE are authorized TO announce
w J. J. ALEXANDER
a candidate for Judge OF the Eastern District
subject TO the rules and usages of the Demo
cratic marty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

'0Vn ana prices 70 suit the times. G.L. Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17
For ASSESSOR

WE are authorized TO announce
w J. A.
a candidate for election to the office of County
Assessor of Audrain County; subject TO the
rules and usages of the Democratic party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

WE are authorized to announce
w ROBERT W. ALLEN
A candidate for election 10 the office OF Asses
sor of Audrain County: subject TO the rules and
usages of the Democratic party.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

47-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-17

WE are authorized to announce
w j. E. JESSE
a candidate for election to the Office of County
Collector of Audrain County; subject to the
rules and usages of the Democratic party