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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
A. O., o.. W, Entertainment.

The public is cordially invited
to attend a public entertainment OF
the A. o. U. w. Lodge of this city
to be given at the Ferris Grand
Opera House on Friday night Jan
s. Addresses will be made by
Hon. John D. Vincil, of st Loui.,
]. G. Trimble aud J. V. Williams,
of Mexico, Mrs. Best will favor the
public with a recitation. There Will
be singing by Mexic,'s favorite
quartet and Prof. Treloar's classical
orchestra will furnish music. The
A o. U. w. hall will be open at /.
o'clock and visiting brothers tion
other Lodges are invited to made
our hall is the headquarters. AL
members of the order will meet a
the hall, by order of the Master
Workmao promptly at half pas
seven O'Clock and 60 in a b dy t.
the Ferris Grand No admittanc,
is charged at the door and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Lead Near Santa Fe.

MI. J. w. Rouse. of Mexico, to-
day received a letter from his son at
Santa Fe, also a sample of lead ore.
Young Rouse in his letter said
Take this piece of lead oresaround
to the LEDGER office aud show it to
Bob White and tell him that they
have discovered lead here in unlim.
tied amounts This ore was dis,
covered on Clayton Keys land AID
it is thought to be So or 20 per cent
of lead. lf this is a fact people
around Santa Fe have have a right
to be excited about the matte.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Obituary.

Mrs. J, E Callahan of near
Benton City died on the 23rd of
Decembe. 1891, and was inferred
in the Mexico cemetery on Christ
mas day, the 1isn anniversary OF
her marriage. Mrs. Callahan was
a devoted member of the Catholic
church and a sister to Jerry Der
mody. of this city. She was 81
years old last August and had been
sick for quite a length of time, sut.
ferlng much. She leaves foul
children, three boys and n girl
the Oldest 10 years and the young
est 8. Mrs. Callahan was q deyot.
ed mother, a faithful wife and 8
most excellent neighbor. At the
time of her death her husband wal
very sick but Is now able to be out
All of the children were dangerous
ly sick tut are better now excep
the little girl who has the pneumo
MIA. MIR. Callshad has the sym
patty of the entire community il
his tr oubles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

the remains of Dixie Barton, who
died of smallpox. Mrs. Josephine
Armistead dies. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pierce celebrate their 18th
wedding anniversary. Joseph
Rodes and Miss Leona Williams
were married. James Clarence
Wilkins and Miss Allie Morris
were married and give a splendid
reception at the residence of the
BRIDES parents. Robert Craig
Mitchell dies at Macon City. The
business men of Mexico close the
most successful year in the history
of the city and the prospect TO.
business during 1892 is most fat
tering.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Obituary.

The funeral Of Mrs. M. J. Potts
took place from her residence on
Promenade street at $50 Tuesday
The services were conducted by ED.
w. B. Taylor, pastor of the Christ.
ian church, Of which deceased was a
consistent member. Mrs. Potts
had been a resident of this county
many years and had raised a large
family. Those who survive her are
Joseph A. Potts and Miss Sallit
Potts, OF this city; DR.. John S. Potts
Of California and William and
| Robert Potts of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
FINE FIRE CLAY.
Fandalia Enthusiastic Over an An.
alysis of its Clay.-Just Like
What Mexico Has.

The Vandalia Fire Clay Co., has
had its clay auaiyzsd. AS we un-
de-stand the matter our Mexico
clay is about the same if not better
than the Vandalia clay. The
Graphic, speaking Of this matter
says:
The Vandalia Fire Clay Co., are
highly elated over the result of an
anal, sis of their clay by the State
Geologist, Author Wlnslow, and
we'll they may be, for they are now
clnflmed in their belief that they
have as good a quality of fire clay
as Is found in the world. The
State Biologists report of Deem.
Der 3, 1891, on the chemical and
physical properties of 145 pounds
of VandalIa fire Clay, takn tom
the mine in December, 1890, by
Mr.. Laid, shows the clay to be OF
an extraordinary quality, and the
report is concluded 10 this highly
Satisfactory maCner. This
proves to be one of the most re.
fractory natural clays in the
world" What more could d com
pany desire than such a statement
from a source that must, 1s bounC
to be authentic. The report Ii
sufficient to convince every one
that the clay now being made into
brick by the Vandalia Fire Clay
Co., is suitable for making the
finest wares, and should be usee
for that purpose only. Every
brick the company m Ike they los
money on, FROM the fact the ella,
is worth more IN its crude stat
than it is after being moulded int
brick. A factory should be estab
llshed at once for the manufaciur
of fine wares-it is out of the ques
ton to use so foe a quality of ella.
for brick,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
The Orr.Shoots Shooting.

Mrs. OR was seen this morning
at her room over Lanes meat
shop AMI asked how she feis over
yesterdays Juror. Il am very sick
this morning and if they wart me
in the court room they'll have to
carry me there. l suppose l have
consumption. am glad now that
| have not the stain of human blood
on my hands, although l sould
have killed Mr.. Shoots yesterday
if I could. After l shot him twic',
only slightly injuring him in the
SHOULDER the first shot, [ would
have continued firing when ! saw
him getting up at the bottom o
the steps, but some n had gotter
between us. l was perfectly com
posed and cautious that | hart ne
one but Shoots"
Mr.. Shoots was not injured bat
enough to even lie down, and b.
resumed his work as a machine
agent shortly alter the happening
He vituperates Mrs. Orr very Sc
verely and strongly denies he
assertions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
AN INTERESTING NARRATIVE.
Samuel Harrison Drove a Herd OF
Mules In 1916 to Connecticut.

The editor of the LEDGER learn.
ing that Mr.. Samuel Harrison, ont
of Gala ways most prominent
citizens, who now lives neal Aux
vase, in 1916 drove a bunch oil
mules to Connecticut, wrote him
for some facts in regard to the mat
ter, knowing that they would be of
interest. Mr.. Harrison had a diary
of the trip which has been lost, but
sends us the following interesting
communication from memory:
AUxvAssE. Mo Jan. 4th, 1892
A Mr.. Barnes of New Haven, Con-
necticut, purchased one hundred
and forty five mules in Galloway
and Montgomery counties in the
months Of May and June 1915, for
the West India trade. They were
used for pack animals in Cuba, they
were medium sized mules three
years and over in age, cost about
thirty five dollars per head.
| had heard and read of the Down
easter and their stony lands, where
they had to sharpen their sleeps
nose in order to pick grass out of
their stony pastures and fields. |
hired to Barnes tor the drive at
twelve dollars per month, he fur
nishing horse, also paying my ex-
penses on returning home. We
started on the eighth of June, was
eighty five days on the road. We
crossed the Mississippi at Alton
Illinois. Crossed the Wabash at
Observation-Disclosures then by the way
of Springfield, Ohio, from there to
Meadville Pennsylvania, then by
the way of Ithica New York, there
saw my first railroad, the terminus
was on an elevation, they had a sta
tionary engine to let their trains
down into the town. We crossed
the Hudson river at Catskill, then
our route was by the way of Water
bury Connecticut, it my memory
serve me right that vas the great
Pen manufacturing point down
east. From that point to New Haven.
| didn't find the sheep with their
nose sharpened. We turned the
mules one evening In to a pasture
that had a great many boulders on
it, some of them were very large;
the mules were disguised with the
outlook, we had to remain with
them for sometime so as to keep
them from stanptd ding, we drove
through on grass, fed no grain after
we lett the praires of Missouri and
Illinois, we found the pastures gen.
orally good, the farmers made a
speciality of having grass for stock
as everything had to be moved on
foot. The feeding belt for cattle,
to go east, had got no farther west
than the Sciota valley in Ohio.
They were moved on grass in droves
of about one hundred head. A boss
with a horse and two men ON foot
made the outfit. One of the men
had an ak in front; their drives were
from six to eight miles a day, when
they reached their point of destina-
ton a larger portion of the hands
would walk back making an average
of thirty five to forty miles a day,
the overland conveyance would have
taken nearly their entire earnings.
A number of them made the success
full men of the country.
This is written from memory, as
| cannot find the book | jotted
down our daily drives in. Ii my
memory serves me right the average
cost of the drive per head was about
eight dollars. They were thin and
worn down from the drive and were
fattened up before shipping.
SAMUEL HARRISON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
A SCHOOL TEACHER
To Receive q Handsome Present From
the Mexico Ledger.

The LEDGER will pay railroad fare
tuition, board and room rent for tn,
Teachers Review Term at the Chilli
cothe Normal School for the teacher il
the Public Schools of Audrain county
receiving the greatest number of vote.
in the LEDGER voting contest.
The patrons of the LEDGER will de
eide who shall be the recipient of this
valuable present.
Vote for your favorite teacher by
clipping out this ballot, writing the
name of your favorite in the blank
space and send or bring it to the LED.
GER office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Circuit Clerk of Audrain County
at IL a. m. Tuesday. The large par
Tors of this residence were thrown
together and Hastily decorated. 1t
was a quiet home wedding, only
relatives and intimate friends of
the high contracting parties being
present. The ceremony was per
formed by w. B. Taylor, pastor of
the Christian Church of this city,
of which the bride is a member.
The bride was dressed il a navy
blue cheviot, trimmed in otter,
with hat to match. She carried a
prayer book. Mra. r. M. White
played the wedding march. After
a sumptIous wedding dinner Mr..
and Mrs. Lieutenant Williams left
for their future home in Sioux City,
Iowa. The happy couple were the
recipients of a large number Of USE
full and valuable presents. The
bride is one of Mexlco's most
popular, accomplished and iovable
young ladies, being a general favor
lite of all who know her. Lieuten.
ant Williams, the groom, is a gen.
ial gentleman of splendid worth.
During the last year he was an of
ficer aid a member of the Missouri
Military Ac ademy, and he is now
in the government service, having
an Important position in the civil
engineering department. The LED
GER bins all, who know either the
bride OF groom, in extending con-
CALCULATIONS. We are only sorry
that Lieutenant Williams and wife
can not make Missouri their per-
manent home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
A Fine Son of Trumpeter.

Messrs. a. S. Carroll and John M.
Price, of Vandalia, own a magnificent
young son of the grand trotting horse
Trumpeter 1s4s, 2;23 1-2, which fine
animal we had the pleasure of looking
at recently. The youngster is called
"George Nc !" he was foaled April 10,
1889, is 16 hands high, a beautiful bay,
and is certainly q grand individual,
being one of the best sons Of his Illus
trious sire. "George Mes" dam is Ten
nessee by Woodford Mambrino 22l.
Tennessee's dam by Pilot, Jr., sire o.
the dams Of Maud s. and Jay-Eye-See
etc. George Mes dam by Merchant 500
by Belmont "a, sire of King Rene
Merchants dam, Lady Mambrino, i
grand-dam of Acolyte, 22l, that soil
for $4,000. The LEDGER congratulate
Messrs. Carroll 4 Price on swning suel
q valuable young stallion. Mr.. Car
roll has q good jack or two for sale
See chsnge iE Temple Of Econo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

G. n. Wales, r. II. johnson and
r P. Riney went down to Benton
City Monday to invoice a stock oil
merchandise that they traded 81
acres of land north of here for re.
Gently. MIR. Wales says they vii
move the stock from Benton &C
Vandalia and open up a general
store, which will be conducted By
Mr..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Likes Audrain.
From the Galloway Gazette

j. ". Gregory, of Mexico, Mo ,
made the Gazette a pleasant call
Saturday and arranged to have the
news sent to him for a year. He is
an old Galloway boy, but has a 7ery
high opinion of theSalt River coun-
try and its possibilities in the
future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Deaths at Rush Hill.

RUSH HILL, NJ, Jan. 4:h.
Greenville Floyd, aged IS, died at
his residence in this city Sunday
morning of pneumonia. Mrs.
Crews, sged, 81, died at the reel.
derce of her son Henry, the same
morning of the same disease. Mrs.
Crews daughter was also sick al
Henry's and is not expected ts
live,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

The Galloway Gazette says: Wood
Maddox was in town Monday but
said he had nothing to do, as the mule
trade was very dull. He and Monta'
que have about 200 mules on hand!
The low price of cotton in the South
| has knocked the prices on mules.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Fine Farm For Sale.

Frank Kilgore has the cheapest
farm ever ffered for sale in this
c uaty. Terms to suit the pur-
chaser. Any one desiring to buy a
farm in this county should see Mr..
kiigore at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
The Eye a Speciality.
JB. Botkin w.s summoned t

], B. Botkin WAS summoned to
Galena, Kas., to-daf, by a dispatch
that his brother, G.. W. Botkin,
who lives at that place, was no
expected to live but a short time
La grippe seems to be the trouble
Mr.. Botkin left for Galena this at
inannnn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
fine Horses For Sale.

Thave for sale two fine stations,
one a saddle horse, the other a
coach horse. I offer these horses
for sale cheap for cash, but will
trade them for young horses. Will
give you a good bargain.
w. G. WEIzEL,
P. O.sbox IL, Fowler,
Adams county, jill
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Lest.

Two calves, one with red breast,
the other red all over: have been
missing about four weeks. Stray.
ed IRON DIR. Hinds's place. 5 Is
miles moth of town Return aud
get reward. 2ts LEu RiLLY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
RadfOrd.king,

Mr.. W. H. Radiord, of the SIM
mons Hardware Company, St.
Louis, and Mrs. Alice D. King, Of
Louisiana, will be married at the
residence of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. H. q. Duffy, in the latter
named place, IN, Thursday, jana.
ary IA. Mr.. and Mrs. RadforC
will go to housekeeping in theil
elegant residence at 34OO Washing
ton Ave, St. Louis. after a visit te
New York aud other eastern cities
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Repairing Neatly pana

If you want your watch cleaned
or repairing of any kind done neat.
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. s. Riley. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. T. s. RILEY,
AT Beck's Jewely Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mrs. Crews the mother of Henry
and c. B. Crews, died at her resi-
dence 10 miles east OF Mexico Sun
day. The remains wers inferred
Ill the new cemetery of this city
Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Fine Restaurant.

Mr.. Bob White-I wish you would
notify John X. Brown, John Willy,
William Sims, Sam Wright, Bob John
son and about 5000 more of my farmer
friends that L have fitted up at great
expense, under the Boston shoe store,
one OF the neatest, incest and most
pleasant lunch counters. and restau-
rants ever in Mexico-something the
farmers will appreciate when they
come to town. The prices are so low
and everything SO good that they can
not appreciate it until they call and
see for themselves. The very best of
aYerYthing and at such low nricas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mrs Lizzie Woltenberger, of
Perry, Mo, well known in Mex
leo died Dec 31st, 1891
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mrs. EIizabsth Rally, II years
OF age, died st the residence of
Frank Doan, 4 miles north of Mex,
leo Saturday. The remains were
Inferred in Monroe cDuoty Sun.
day. Mrs Rally was the mother o.
Steve Bailey, a prominent farmer
of this county. Her death was a
great loss to the community in
which she lived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

JsM. Marmaduke. cashier of the
Mexico Savings Bank is now out of
danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

B. & l.. money Was sold last
night as follows: George Richie
paid $50 bonus for S40O; r. B
Smith paid $50 for $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

The summer kitchen of Mrs.
Purdy's residence caught fire from
a defective fue. The damage was
very light.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

E. D. Graham and wife have ia
ken rooms at the Llndell Hotel,
S.. Louis, where they will reside
for a couple of months, at least.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

They r taking stock in the
Temple of Economy but will be
through in a few days when one o,
the largest stocks of goods evel
brought 10 Mexico will be opened
by j. p. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Nicholas Yost has brought suit
against his wife Tor divorce, claim
ing desertion. Crlgler and Warden
are the attorneys for plaintiff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Protracted meeting is in progress
at the Baptist Church and interest
is growing. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mrs. /. w. Cary, a sister OF
Mead White, has accepted a posi-.
tior in George Robertson's law
Office as stenographer and type.
writer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

T. W. Hanes, of Kansas City, a
brother-in-law Of T. T. Torreyson
was in Mexico this week and made
the Ledger office a pleasant call.
He says that they get a great many
papers and that the LEDGER is the
first n opened. He can't get
along without the G. R. w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

w A. Hargadlne, OF the firm of
Crow, Hagardine & Co., OF St.
Louis, died OF anoplexy this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Green Floyd of Rush Hill,
father of Mrs. David T%omlinson OF
Mexico, died Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

The Is year-old o of Louis
Cline died this week of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Johnnie Johnson went TO Dwight,
Illinois, Monday for his health. He
vas assisted by Mr.. j. Nj. Beagles
In his endeavor to cure himself.
johnson is an industrious young
man, having for the past two
years been employed by Monroe
Beagles on his farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

The Vandalia Crap &c says:
Constable Wat Crow called at the
Graphic Office Saturday and chat
ted an hour or SO. The candidates
for Sheriff of Audrain in the COM
ing election will have to eat Crow
The only way they can beat him is
to eat him and the only way they
can eat him is to beat him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Campbell, January 2, q 7 pound
daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

For sale AT Hisey's stsble-A Cal
load of western mares; some broke
to drive; q few ponies gentle for
children to ride. Auction Saturday,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
For Rent,

Dwelling of Z rooms, corner loi
90x150 feet. Stable etc., or Easl
Liberty Street. Cali on,
SHEA IL WAppISGToN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

W. Fl. French sold his splendid
residence property on east Prom
enade street, which he bought
from Mr.. jolly to L. H. Talbot,
for s4350. This is one of the best
pieces of property We know of any.
where and it was sold al a bargain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mrs. Frank Costsworth and little
son are very Sick with the grip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Sent to Jail for Deserving his Family

The case of. the State ys. H C.
Leniton, tor abandoning his family,
leaving them in destitute eircum-
stances, was tried in Squire Tomlin-
sons court and the defendant given
10 days in the county Jail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Judge Burgess will be a candi-
date for Supreme Judge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

A sister of Henry Crews died
near Rush Hill of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

s. W. Moore, OF West Virginia,
is the GUEST OF his brother, Hiram
NJ oore, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Logan Monday is still confined
to his room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
JDHNSON.WILLIAMS.
One of the Prettiest Home Weddings
That Ever Occurred In Mexico.

+ never attend
ed a pre- 9
wedding t a n
that Uf nj i s q
Lena Johnson
and Lieutenant
Williams at the
e e & a mt r 81.
d g n C e of the
d father,
B, G. Johnson,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Milton Smith, aged SO years, died
at his residence, 6 miles northeast
Of Mexico Tuesday morning at s
o'clock, of heart disease. He was
boru in 1912 Mr. Smith was a
member of the Christian church and
his funeral services will be conduct.
ed by Elder G. c. Hill. at Rock Hill
church, at II o'clock on Thursday
jan Mr.. Smith lived in thi:
county many years and was a mar
Of strong character, numbering
among his friends some of the bes'
people in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

W. a. Logan was up from Lad
donna Today.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
The following invitation was
at this office to-day:

"Mrs. M. e. Huyck requests
the pleasure of your company at
the marriage of her daughter, Eva
Frances Huyck, to Frank Price
Armistead, Tuesday evening. JAN
uary 18th, 1892, at 7'3O O'Clock.
1887 West Monroe street, Chicago,
Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Mr.. Jerry easy is very sick with
la grippe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
Pa%tterSOn.Grass

The cards tor the wedding of Miss
Annie Patterson and Mr.. c. A.
Grassell, of AIleghaney City, Pa.
were sent out this morning. The
marriage takes place at the Episco-
pal church at s o'clock Jan. 14th.
Those who are invited will please
present their cards at the door.
The cards to be presnetcd at the
door we've issued on account of a
great many people attending wed.
dings who are not invited, and as
the Episcopal church is very small
it was desirable that seats
should be saved for the invited
guests,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

Born to MIR. and Mrs.J.F Vim,
q son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07
DECEMBER.

First Week-The Horse Breed
ers of Missouri met in Mexico,
Mexico captures the trottlng meet
ing to take place In 1892. Mexico
makes arrangements for q kite
shaped mile track. Hon E. w,
Stephens delivers a splendid lee
ture to the NJ. M. A. cadets. Ed
McGee lectures on the philosopy
of drunkenness. John Trimble anG
Miss Rebecoa Clyce we're married
q. r. Gibbs bought w. J. Rixey''
residence. Plenty of coal discover
ed by the parties boring for waite.
at the wa.er-works reservoir.
Second Week.-Mrs. Maude By
bee dies. The ministers of Mexico
oppose the charity ball. Severa
weddings announced. John X
Brown pays sl2 900 tor the Hath
away farm. Splendid trade en-
joyed by the merchants of Mexico
W H. Bridgford dies In st. Louis
Several weddings in the county.
Third Week-ArraDgements ar
made for an A o. U. W. entertain
ment. Gideon P. Williams die
P. NJ. shleppey dies. John Grs
ham and Miss Jennie Ferris we,
married. Mrs. n. J.. Wigginto
dies. Arrangements made for
Land League ball. Daughters
the Confederacy have their Chart
Ball. A large number OF marrias
licenses we're Issued.
Fourth Week-A great week !,
weddings. Charley Hills bal
and horses burned. Dr.. T. !
Robinson dies. Vina Logan al
Geo. Baker, colored, arrested
burning Charley Hill's barn. Mi
Edna May Ford and V. T. G.
married. Attempt made to reno
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

See chsnge iE Temple OF Econo
my advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

He cime back and I shot him
once in the hall AMI as he fell to
the bottom of The steps. My boy
says Shoots had a revolver. Ii ]
had been we'll I would have finish
ed him."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-01-07

very light.