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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
FOLLARD'S OPENING
Grand Display Of Watches, Jewelry
and Fancy Imported Chinawsre-
Large Crowds In Attendance
Ali Day.

John M. Pollard, the ieweler, held
his grand opening Thursday and his
store was crowded from morning
until night with ladies and gentle
man from all parts of Audrain
county, the Mexico people attend
ing especially in the afternoon.
Pollard has one of the largest and
best selected stocks of jewelry, con-
sisting of watches, diamonds and all
kinds of imported chinaware and
novelties of every description. He
has Christmas presents in price
from 81 to $500. His goods are tas-
tily arranged and MAKE magnificent
display and all present were delight
ed with the goods and expressed their
surprise at the cheapness of prices
quoted. His show window contain
ed a large amount of goods on which
guesses were made during the day
and was leading attraction. The
party guessing nearest to the cost oi
the goods in the window was to re-
ceive S.. Mr.. Pollard, as usual,
gives a Christmas souvenir with
every So worth of goods purchased,
and cordially invites all who are
thinking of buying goods in his line
| to call and examine stock and prices
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
DIR. Still In Farber.

DR., C. E. Still, Secretary of ''The
American School of Osteopathy,"
Kirksvile, Mo-, and DIR. William
Smith, Professor of Anatomy and
Physiology in the same school, will,
by special request of several citizens
of Farber, be in that town nom
Dec. 26th. until Dec. 3tst., both
dates included, and will be pleased
to see cases of all kinds. Persons
wishing treatment according to the
method Of Or. A. T. Still, the dis
coverer of the science Of Osteopathy,
will save money By being treated
during their visit, 35-td.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Prohibition or Practical Temperance,
Which2


The following appeared as an
editorial in the Springfield (Mo.)
Democrat Nov. Goth: Nearly eleven
thousand men voted in Greene
county on the 9Th. One hundred
and seventy-six of these votes were
cast for the Prohibition presidential
electors. The Prohibitionist party
has no other purpose than to stay
drunkenness. The 176 voters who
cast their ballots with that party are
not the only ones who are in opposi-
ton to the use of intoxicants; but it
is using no terms of reproach to say
that these 176 voters rather represent
the visionary portion of those who
combat the stronghold of the great
evil. The well intended motives of
these 176 men combined into the
practical would result in untold
good, together with the efforts OF
those who do not vote for a Prohi-
bition party but at the same time
labor for sobriety. The practical
side seems to be the cure rather
than dabbling in politics as a re-
formatory means. There are in
Springfield those who are living
testimonials to the practical side,
that is, the cure. To each one the
Kelley application at Excelsior
Springs is worth more than a life.
time of voting and theorizing. An6
in the United States are 10000
more who testify to like result
Why not the practical?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Farmers Should Attend.


ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, December s.
The Farmers Institutes, now in ses-
sion in this State, are attracting more
than usual attention from those far
mers who are desirous to learn of the
better methods now in use by that
class of farmers who say that farm
ing does pay. We find, however,
a few in every county who, not know
ing the true purpose of these meet
ings, are keeping away from them
under the belief that "book farming"
is taught in them. To such let me
say that every speaker on farm top
les is practical farmer now in the
field or has been active in that line
in years past. There is not word
said that has not been fully justified
by actual experience. Do not be
kept away by the bugbear of "Theo-
ry." 1t is not given place, but on
the contrary Experience" is the
test by which all things are tried.
The meetings are being attended by
farmers in some places in small num-
bers and in others as high as 500 up
! to 1900. The larger the number
the better the meeting. Audrain
county farmers will do themselves
great credit by turning out in rous.
ing numbers at their meeting or
the 21st to 23d inst. We can guar.
| antee them rich htreat and we trusl
they will not fail to bring their wives
sons and daughters. A. ]. BLAKE
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
The keeleY Cure.

DR.. Leslie E. Kelley, referring to
the claim Of faith cures and similar
excuses for the thirteen years sue
cess at Dwight, ILL.,, in curing the
liquor and opium patients, speaks
as follows in a recent public lecture: ::
"I do not claim to be a hypnotist,
or that my Double Chloride of Gold
Cure is magic. confess that my
treatment is a method of rational
medicine, founded on a rational
understanding of the pathology OF
inebriety. 1t is not an accident. |
do not claim that it is the discovery
of genius. 1t is the result, how
ever, of thirty-five years of patient,
hard working, practical expert
ment." 36-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

1t is authoritatively stated that
there will be no early extra session
of Congress.
Governor Mckinley wants to lead
Ohio Republicans next year on the
protected issue.
Representative Williams introduc-
ed bill for the repeal Of the Sher-
man silver bullion purchase act of
1890
Representative Harter has in
troduced measure for the imposi-
ton of a custom tax on sugar, and
the repeal of the bounty law.
Heavy snow is reported from the
west, covering western Missouri,
Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and other
states and seriously delaying traffic.
Mrs. Cora Winslow, aged 10, of
Valparaiso, Ind, is suing her third
husband for divorce. From each of
her other husbands she was
divorced.
Near Kirkwood, H., Miss Flor
ence Curran was killed by train.
She was walking on the track with a
girl friend, and had plenty of time
to get out of danger.
At Bfackhawk, s. D., low water
in boiler fastened a sudden and
violent distribution of saw-mill
and three men over widely sepera-
ted portions of the town.
Geo. D. Bagley, charged with
robbing the United States Express
Company of 800, 900, who pleaded
not guilty when his case was called
at Omaha, has changed his plea to
guilty.
The State Committee to inspect
the State Reform School for boys at
Boonville, No., is at work, and SO
far is very enthusiastic in its COM
mendatlon of the management of
the institution.
A Montana mining man in a letter
to the Treasury Department offering
to make 4O0-grain silver dollars at
80 cents piece points out the great
existing danger of all silver coins
being counterfeited with pure silver
at big profit.
Jay Gould's will practically or
ganizes his children into trust for
the management of his estate for
their owe benefit. They are not re-
quired to give any bond. Outside
beGuests are comparatively trifiing
and nothing is given for charitable
lpuruoses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

He appoints as executors and
trustees of his will his sons, George
}. Gould, Edwin Gould and Howard
Gould. and his daughter, Helen M.
Gould, with provision that in case
a vacancy shall happen by death or
otherwise, his son, Frank J. Gould,
is to be an executor and trustee
when he shall have reached the age of
Il years, aud in case of another va
caney he appoints his daughter, An
ma Gould, to fill such vacancy when
she has reached the age of u years,
no bonds to be required of the ex-
ecutors and trustees.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
purposes.

We clip the following from the
Auxvasse Reuiep: "The march OF
fifty years, or our progress for the
last half century," was the subject
of Hon. John +. Hutton's lecture
Monday night. The audience was
small but those present showed their
high appreciation for the splendid
manner in which the subject was
handled. Those who heard the
speaker were astonished at their re-
markable growth Of our country in
every particular. Especially in that
interesting part which relates to the
advancement and growth of educa-
ton and religion. This is the most
able lecture we have heard on any
similar subject.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

THE people of Maine were evil
IDENTIFY in earnest when they adopted
a constitutional amendment requir-
ing the voters of that state to be
able to read and write. Since the
amendment was adopted there has
been startling increase in the atten-
dance at the night schools of the
state, and the pupils declare that
they are fitting themselves to exer'
else the elective franchise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

GEN. J. C. JAMESON, formerly ed
itor of the Louisiana Press and later
Adiutant- General of Missouri, is
prominently mentioned for the ap-
pointment of Governor OF Oklahoma.
Gen. Jameson's friends in Missouri
trust that he will receive this ap-
pointment. He is a thoroughbred
Democrat, genial gentleman and
has done valiant service for the
party. His appointment would ef-
feet credit on the administration.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Mexico Will Have q Library.

F. D. Jones, representing the Ex-
eelsior Library Bureau Of Chicago.
is in the city for the purpose OF
establishing a city library. The
question of library has been agita-
ted among the more literary class o1
our citizens more than once, but
they have never made any definite
steps toward establishing one.
This is certainly move in the
right direction, and we trust thai
the citizens of this place will give
Mr.. Jones encouragement in hii
work. The selection of the book.
will be left to a local committee and
viii comprise the leading works o
history, biography. educational
scientific, poetry, fiction, juveniles
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Farm for Sale.

will sell my farm 10 miles north
of Mexico, / mile east of Molino,
consisting of 128 acres, two story
house of nine rooms, two new barns,
one 80 by 4S the other Is by 26, and
other out buildings, two good wells
and an orchard of 140 apple trees.
I have also two fne stations, one
standard bred; also dne Jack for
sale. (88 ~ ]. w. WEAvEa.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
IT is doubtful if science has much

IT is doubtful if science has much
more to gain by further foolhardi-
ness in Arctic seas. Lives have
been lost in that quarter which
might have been more proitably
spent nearer home. Of course those
who want to continue the work
should be allowed to do so, but
they should not be encouraged
by promises of relief. Let Lieut.
Peary take the whole responsibility
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Arrangements are being made for

Arrangements are being made for
a new SIS, 600 fire brick plant at
Fulton, Mo. Fulton already has
one plant and wants two or three
more. Local capital is invested in
the new enterprise. The following
parties are at the head of it
Messrs. Thomas S. and P.S Adams,
L. U. Nickel, Sisera Threlkeld and
DIR. J. J. Brown.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
LUKE MORRIS, of this city, has a

LUKE MORRIS, of this city, has ac-
cepted a position as head book
keeper with the wholesale firm OF
Maddox & Montague, of St. Louis.
Luke is one of Mexico's most ener-
getic popular and steady young men
and we hate to have him leave us.
He will be missed from both busl-
ness and social circles.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

An official statement places the
area planted to wheat in France, for
the 1892 crop, at II ,450, 600 acres,
and the crop 300, ATT, 900 bushels.
There were 1891 600 acres devoted
to rye and the crop was q, ,076, 600
bushels.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

A PoUGHKEEPsIE woman has
sued railroad company to secure
damages for killing a man to whom
she was engaged to be married.
Should the court decide that an en-
gagged man has a monetary value
there will be practically no limit to
the number of strings which the
average girl will have to her bow.
P. Sis there now?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
WORTH and Redfern have announ,

WORTH and Redfern have announc-
ed that in 1898 the styles Of 1860 will
be revived and the old crinoline
will come in again. In order to be
fashionable no skirt will be less than
five and half yards wide. Some OF
the Mexico girls dressed in that style
would loom up like needles i'll hay
stacks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

THE Farber Forum is one year
old and bright and newsy paper,
deserving liberal patronage. Far
Der is growing and can well afford
to support a live local paper.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

THE lofty patriot who thinks that
the office should seek the man is now
parading up and down in front of the
office, so that it can never truthfully
say that it sought him and found
him not,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

heard Of tho CurfCURA RDMKDfHB, end hftef usau8
two bottles CurtcuRA RHsoLvBNr, could SO Q
change; and after had taken four bottles. I Va.
SsrrTIcrsa RxsoLyEHr one boz of CurIcuRA, and
one cske Of CUricunA Scar, ! was cured Of ths
dreadful disease from which had suffered for hve
years. cannot express with pen what 90 nercd
hefare usno the RI nrp7.s. They saved my hfs. and
feel il my duty 70 recommend them. Ny hair is
restored = rood a. ever, and 30 H. my eyesishs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
count for anything.
~ Old
~ People.

J. v. q. is the only sarsaparilla that old Or
feeble people should take. es the mineral potash
which is in every other Sarsapariila that we know
OF, 10 under certain conditions known to b
emaciaans. 8. on the contrary II purely
vegetable and stimulates digestion and creates
new blood, the very thing for old. delicate or
broken down people. 1t builds taern mp and
prolongs theiE lfyes A case tn point;
Mrs Belden an estimablc and elderly lady Of
Saa Mason st., 8 r. was for months declining 70
rapidly as 70 seriously alarm her family. II got
10 bad that she was faally afflicted with faintins
spells SIZE writes while In that dangerous
condition I saw some OF the testimonials con-
cernins J V and sent for bottle. That
marked the turning point. resained my loss
flesh aud strength and hare mot felt - we'll In
years" That was two years ago and Ms Bsiden
Il well and hearty to-day. and still taking yV.4 9
II you are old and feeble and want % hs pu,Np
- fxw
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

ANY who have suggestions to make
in reference to some plan to be adopt
ed which will induce Santa Claus
to remember the poor children in
Mexico this Christmas will iplease
communicate with the LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
LABOR COMMISSIONER

LABOR COMMISSIONER w. G.
HALLS report is most satisfactory.
1t is complete and the statistics
are so arranged as to be easily un-
derstood. We consider this work
one of very great value and should
be appreciated by the press and the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
THE Legislature next year "

The Legislature next year will
likely pass law providing for regis
tration in the towns throughout Mis-
souri, of over 5000 inhabitants.
There is no question but that this
will meet with the approval of the
voters throughout the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

hair ell fell out, until l was
entirely bald headed; Il then
broke out on my arms and
shoulders, until my arms were
juss one sore. Il covered my
entire body. my faes, head,
and shoulders being tho worst.
The white scabs fell constantly
from ny head, shoulders, and
arms; the skin would thieksn
and te red and very itchy,
and would crack and bleed
II scratched. After spending
many hundreds of dollars, I
was pronounced ineurable. /
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

A cREDULoUs patron of the turf is
of the opinion that if the comet had
not got its tail over the board it
would have collided with the world
as predicted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

EVERY citizen of Mexico is inter-
ested in the success of the Farmers
Institute.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

BLEEDING Kansas has had an
awful time of it for years and
now they talk of cutting her in two
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

The little folks are all in suspense
until they hear from Santa Claus.
Is not Santa Claus going to visit the
poor as we'll as the rich in Mexico
this wear?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

GEN. DYRENFoRTH's lombard
ment of the heavens to produce
rain may have driven the comet off
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers, bride and
groom, of Clinton, Wis, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Orange R.
Waite, of the Merchants.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

Is there business man in Mex
leo who is not in favor of paved
streets?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

IF both continents are called
upon to fight cholera next year
there will be small chance for any
other war.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

The Mexico Fair is all right and
will come to the front next year bet
ter than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

IMPROVED roads furnish one of the
most direct aids to agricultural de-
velopment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

The Auxvasse Review says: r.
D. Rodgers is bright lawyer and
will be a success in a majority of
cases if application and ability
count for anything.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
Physicians prescribe TUFTS Pills.
A Drunken Mans Desperate Deed.

A Drunken Mans Desperate Deed.
Jim Hargus, aged % years, liv-
ing near Monte Vallo, Vernon coun-
ty, Mo-, yesterday shot and fatal
ly wounded Miss Pearl Mann, a
Is year old girl with whom he was
infatuated. Hargus then killed
himself. He was crazed with whis-
key when the terrible work was
done. The dispatch says that Har-
gus went to Vernon county from
Monroe or Audrain some four years
ago.
The Mexico band is progressing
admirably.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

Five Pittsburg brewery employees
were badly scalded yesterday by a
bursting vat of hot beer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
DREADFUL PSORIASIS
Covering Entire Body with White
Scales. Suffering Fearful.
Cured by Cuticura.

Ny disease (psoriasis) arss broke out On my isft
cheek, spreading across my nose. and almost GOV.
erIn1 nv face. Il ran into my eyes. and the
physician was afraid would lose my syesisht
Altogether. II spread oil over my head. and my
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

The new Blood Puriaers internally 10 eIsanss
the blood of all Impurities ind poisonous elemsuaa)s
md CUr1cUnA, ths great Gktn Curs. and CurIcUHA
Soar, an exquisits Skin Beautsder. sxtsfpaty 10
elsar The skin and scalp and restore the haf have
scales msasured quart daily, he skin erscksd,
bleeding, burning, and itching alm0st beypod
endurance, hair lifelsss OF al gone. suffering saf
bls. Whist othsr remedies have made such eufess
Sold evsryvhere. Pr1cs, CrTycgHA, tee.i soar.
zsc.; RssoLy.Nf, o.. rfspsFsd b. 1s Porfs1
pRuo AND CnxxIcAL ColPoAAIfoM. Boston
a1-s send for " How 10 Cure SKIN Diseases" ." q
pages, 50 illustrations, and 100 tas4noaias.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

The Mexico Fair is going to pay
all Of its debts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15

VOL. XxXIV.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1892-12-15
MExIco MISSOURI THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 1892
Characteristic Canadians.
A "MEXICAN," ON A RECENT TRIP
TO THE DOMINION, SEES MANY
QUAINT THINGS.
Faces and Persons Quite Different From
Those In the United Mates
"fhe Fellow That Locks
Like Me-"
,orrespondenee of the ledger

MONTREAL, Canada, Dee. 2.-To
a Missourian there are many quaint
things in Canada. The trace of the
old French civilization is refreshing.
In some respects il seems almost
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
GOOD LOOKS.

Good looks are more than skin
deep. depending upon a healthy con-
dition OF all the vital organs. Ii the
Liver be inactive, you have a Bilious
Look. if your Stomach be disordered,
YOU have a DEspeptie Look and ii
Your kidneys be affected you have a
Punched Look. Secure good health
and you will have good looks. Elec-
trio Bitters is the great Alternative
and Tonic acts directly Oh these vital
organs. Cures Pimples, Blotches,
Boils and gives a good complexion.
Sold at f. Beardsley's Drugstore. SOC
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22

Mike Holland, the new county
treasurer elect, has rented Chas. Mel
sons house and moved his family from
Eagle River. He is getting acquain-
ed with the work in the treasurer's Of
fee preparatory to taking up the duties
of the Office Jan. 1-Oneida Herald.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
HOMESTEADS FOR ATT.

we can locate you upon 100 acres of
government land in northeastern
Minnesota containing from one to two
million feet of white pine. These lands
are0being rapidly surveyed and twonew
railroads will be built through them
the coming season. For full particulars
write Us either at Eagle River or at the
Norris House Duluth, Minnesota.
DENTON s. WARK.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

For Christmas and New Years HoI1
DAYS the Milwaukee Lake Shore &
Western Railway Go. will SELL excar-
eion tickets to all stations on their line
within distance of 200 miles. at round
trip rate of one and one third fare.
Tickets to be sold on December 18th,
o5. 26. and 81, 1892, and January /. and
2, 1898 good gong only commencing
date Of sale and good to return until
AMI including january 3, 1893.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22

The young ladies Of Eagle River re-
ceived their retura for the leap year
sleighing party On "Wednesday evening
of last week. After q few pleasant
hours drive they spent the remainder
Of the evening in dancing in the gylnn-
asium which the boys took special pains
to make as comfortable as possible for
the purpose.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

You can save money by looking over
toys, dolls and books at A. G. Richis
on's before buying elsewhere. He is
cling every day just above cost.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
BEGGS' FAMILY MEDICINE.

Your troublesome cough can be re-
LEVIED in just five minutes by the use
of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and one
so cent bottle with effectually cure
any ordinary cough. Sold and warran-
ted by f. Beardsley.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1892-12-22
The Giant Sleigh Mfg, Co.
i Is ii. Rhineiander, Wis.

If your liver or kidneys aro out OF
order it is noticed at once on the face,
either by the skin being dark greasy
yellow, or by blotches and pimples APP
bearing on the surface. Beggs' Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker acts directly
on these or, ;ans, and will make dark
GREASY skin clear aud transparent and
will remove all pimples and eruptions
from the face. Sold and warranted by
r. Beardsley druggist.