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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Don't fail to read the advertise
ment of the G. R. Lupton Furniture
Co., found in the Mexico LEDGER.
This company has the largest line
Of furniture and the best selected
ever brought to this portion of Mis-
souri,. The C. R. Lupton Furni'
ture Co. is going to handle the best
of goods and sell at close figures
This firm believes in printers ink
and will keep the public posted from
time to time. Those desiring te
purchase anything in their line
should call and examine the stock
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Lottie, the 13-year-old daughter OF
Tom Fouke, formerly of this city,
died in st. Louis of typhoid fever
Dec. 13. She was a lovely little
eirl and the parents are broken
hearted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

R. r. Toalson, three miles west
Of Mexico. had his house and to con-
tents destroyed by fire Monday
night. Insured for about $500 with
I'D. Tucker & Son. The family
stayed in Mexico the night of the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. Anderson, who has been the
CUES. Of DR.. and Mrs. A. M. Pat
terson, returned to her home in
Monroe City to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Governor D. R. Francis was in
Mexico Tuesday on a visit to his son,
Perry, who is attending the Missouri
Military Academy. He will en-
deayor to attend the Farmers In
stitute here this week if possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. Cave, mother of DR.. Cave,
was awarded the picture in Carter &
Purdy's store for guessing the mum
Der of pages in a certain number Of
books placed on exhibition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

A couple of Mexico Nj. M. A.
Students experienced a slight haz,
ing Saturday night. Their exper-
isnes we Judge reminded them some
What of the foot ball game.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

A plant for the manufacture OF
counterfeit lottery tickets has been
unearthed in Chicago. The dis
oovery is chiefly important to the
lottery company. So far as buyers
are concerned it doesn't make much
oIference to them whether they get
genuine or bogus tickets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

g. M. Reagan, one of Audrain
county's brightest young men, is at
tending school in Montreal, Can
ada. He will return home some
time next March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Secretary Of the State Board o.
Agriculture Levi Chubbuck, Messrs
Hearne, Erwin, Ely, Blake anc
others from different parts of ths
State are here attending the Farm
era Institute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Dr. HALEY, of Benton City, was
iu Mexico Monday and reports Rob,
st Tratchel's condition improved,
The wounded man saysthe shooting
Vas pureIy accidental,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
N0tfeA,

My wife having left my bed and
board without cause or excuse and
against my will and wishes. I will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by her.
3S-2t. CHARLES WoRLnY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

T. 8. Riley and wife are going to
spend a couple of weeks with rela-
tives and friends in Indiana, after
which they will return to Mexico
again when Mr.. Riley will GO into
the jewelry business. Torn is a
clever, active and reliable young
man and We are glad to know that
he will remain in Mexico.
Fresh pork at r. c. Paul's. tc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

The new National Bank front is
one OF the handsomest we have seen
in many a day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

A. s. Johnson is going TO house
keeping, having pu chased a neat
residence from Ed. Harrison on
Liberty street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

]. W. Brockman ct al, petition
ers to change public road. Dam
ages paid, change granted.
F. T. Pryor, commissioners ap-
pointed for damages.
D. Muller ct al, petitioners TO,
public roads continued until Feb.
ruary Court.
Alb. G. White appointed Deputy
Constable Salt River Township
Appointment is By the Court ap.
| proved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

DR.. Crewdson, of Eolia, Pike
county, NO., is thinking of coming
to Mexico to locate permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

James c. Ringo is now with the
Ricketts, & Emmons DryGoodsCom
pany and would be pleased to have
his friends call,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mr.. Henry Edmonds has bought
Mr.. Turner'S interest in the ice firm
of Turner & Hopkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Ed. ]. c. Creel will preach at
Rising Sun Church the first Sunday
in January and the Saturday night
hefnra.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

During the Farmers Institute to
be held in this city the State Board
Of agriculture meets here and will
be rendered a banquet by our cit
;zana
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Turpin, of
Hannibal, are the guests of their
Mexico relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

R. w. Byrns is home from st.
Louis to spend the holidays. He is
attending a medical college there and
promises to make a fine physician.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

The remains of Mr.. Zachariah
Fry were inferred at Rock Hill
Church Sunday and his funeral was
largely attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. A. K. Yancey and Mrs.
John Guthrie will entertain Dec.
~, from s to 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

The Audrain County Court prom
ises to make some valuable i'm
movements in the Court House as
soon as the sewer is completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
Groceries.

Fine groceries, new canned goods,
bulk oysters at ]. r. Luckie's. He
sells reasonable and treats Gus
toners with courtesy. dit wilt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Hon. A. B. Medley, Representa-.
tive Of this county, will attend the
Farmers Institute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

w. E. Lee and wife, L.. P. Orig
Ter and wife and Miss Zenobia Set
tie united with the Christian church
cundav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
FARnlDY NrrTvT1.
That Portion - the Rpswnnnae
stu UAAnfshSk

The Farmers Institute 10 in SOS.
sion at the Ferris Grand opsss
House. The programme saI1 un-
finished 10 az follows:
THIRD SESSION, Q A. r., HHu. =
Music.
Comparative Value Of Stock Feeds,
Prof. G. r. Fox, Asst Chsnsist.Ax.
EXP. Station, CoIuA
A Balanced Ratio in Stock RssAinx,
Judge Oh Barker, LoskvsoA. He.
Manurial Value Of Stock Feeds, q. W.
Waters, Canton, Ne.
Animal Diseases, f.J. Turner,
State Veterinarian.
FOURTH SHBeTON, 1 p. H..
Music.
Uudsrdrainags In Road 1aildine, il.
Erwin, Prss. Road Imp. Assn.
Road Legislation, Hen. G. =. Cochran,
et Joseph, Mo.
Location Of Wagon Roads, illustrated
by charts, E.. G. Harris, Ashssl It
Mines, Rolla, He.
Discussion on Reads, led By Qevsfnez
d. r Francis.
Economy In Good Roads, Dr.. i. D.
Porter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Ed. S. NJ. Martin closed his
meeting at Cynthiana, KY, Sunday
With lis additions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. Helen Laughlin, of College
Springs, lows, 10 In Mexico and is
on the programme Of the Farmers
Institute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

PhYNipShire is home from Illinois.
BE says the Democrats over there are
supremely happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Hon. c. G. Daniel and family, of
Vandalia, will spend the winter in
Mississippi.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
Farm for Sale.

One hundred and twenty acres 24
miles southwest of Benton City.
Call On T. 9. Combs on the farm.
26-2-mo-M
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Bed room suits from SIS to $50,
folding beds from $40 to SIS, parlor
uits from t28 to 500. y
q. w. ApANs, Rsssiysr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Dick Worrell left for Salina, Kan
sas, to-day. He will return to Mex
leo to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

T. e. Bradley and Miss Nora Fox
have been granted marriage license.
Both of Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Young man, if you are eontem-
plating - let G. w. Adams
figure your bills. He will surely
save you money. u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

The members Of the family Of G.
G. Baker of near Worcester are all
SICK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Don't fail to see our "BargaiI
Counter in Dolls" WIT
J. D. MCKEE,
Opposite Post-office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

W. W. Williams, a prominent at
torney of Boonville, Mo. was in Mex
leo this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

J. l.. Bridgeford has removed
from Moberly to Bevier, No., to re.
sida
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
Music.

Large stock Of new sheet music
and music books for sale by the
Mexico Machine & Music Company,
opposite post-ofice. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Sallee d Craddock's show window
is attracting a great deal Of attention.
Call and see it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Potatoes, cabbage, onions, tur.
nips, &C., at r. G. Paul's. tc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
SEVENTH SESSION, 1 ?. II.

Music.
Seeding with Grass and Glover, Judge
o. Il. Barker.
Saving Manure. A. J. AAks.
Rotation Of Crops, iilust'eA ~ chmts,
G ". Watsrs.
Shallow Cultivation, Hrs. EANEkIiM.
Fertilizers, 9. p. Fex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

O. P. Jones is cashier and book
keeper for Carter & Purdy during
the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Dressed turkeys and chickens at
IN PAxl's. =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. sipple, of Vandalia, is the
suest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ed
monston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Jouett Tomlinson has rented the
room next door north of Geo. ka-
brich's, formerly occupied by Sallee
& Craddock, and on the 10th of
January will open a stock of cloth
ing and gents furnishing goods.
Jouett Is thoroughly posted in this
line of goods and is well known in
Audrain county and we bespeak for
him a good trade. s. 8. Edwards
will be one of the clerks in this es-
adjustment. Sam is a live young
business man and will take pleasure
in catering to the trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

The Bee-keepers' Association ap-
pointed J. w. Rouse of Mexico to
appear before the Board Of Curators
at Columbia this week and ask for
an experienced apiarist to be APP
pointed to teach Bookkeeping at the
State University.
Go to J. r. Luckie's for fine bulk
oysters. d2w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
County Court Proceedings.

The official bonds Of D. J. At
kins, Prairie Township: J. T. Bun
ton, Salt River Township; W. C.
Rawlings, Sailing Township, Con
stabies-elect are by the Court OK
amined and approved.
The official bond of DR.. ]. Rule
Fritts, Coroner-elect. is by the
Court examined and approved.
The following accounts we're al
lowed and warrants ordered there
for.
Erdell 4 Wilmshorst, stone
pier for bridge commence. $3.50
B. B. Crockett, bridge lumoer 1880
Barnard 4 co., supplies coun-
" z5.$O
Standard print company sup
plies county olerk.......... lis
Lacrosse Lumber company,
supplies for jail. ......... 6.27
J. NJ. Dyke, supplies for Jail 3.37
indianapolis Stove company,
supplies for court house,. 3.05
Wade -Cauthorn Furniture
company, 8 pauper Collins. 1900
G. L. Ferris, supplies court
ous 2.OO
Geo. Meyerpeter, bridge lum-
ber:.....:.............. $50
contr.cts:.:......:........ 100000
Massilon Bridge CO., iron span
at Heiaer bridge. 1.1sa.oO
n DoI~A-
sioner- Ias IN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

60 TO A. BUCKLIE's for your Christmas
Presents, Candy. etc. He has 9 large and
ma sock. West Side Square. 2tW.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
Turner.Blythe.

Fresh butter and eggs at R. c.
Paul's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

DIS. Burroughs and wife, Of this
county, leave for Washington City
ND the east this week. They will
20 joined in st. Louis by Judge
burroughs of Edwardsville, Ill.
. nile absent on business and pleas
afe they will visit Washington City
ssnd New York and viii spend q
Heek on the Atlantic coast.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Judge Kendall took a car load of
,,u,es to st. Louis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. Frank Fry, of Perry, Mo-,
VAS the guest of Mrs. D. P. Moore
last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
SCRIBNER9z
FOR 1893.


Frances Hodgs0n Burnett
will contribute the first serial to appear in q mag.
azine from her pen for many years. entitled
THE N I KNEW THE BEST OF ALL"
III. G. Bunner
will furnish a serial of 8 sketches entitled ''JER-
SEY STREET & JERSEY LANE. Illustrated.
Robert Grant
viii relate the further experiences of Fred and
Josephine in "A SEQUEL TO THE REFLEC-
TIONS OF A MARRIED NAN" illustrated
Harold Frederic
will contribute a political novel Of great power,
entitled THE COPPERHEAD."
By the Author of "Jefry."
Miss s. B. Elliott, the author Of 'Jerry, d" viii
write a realistic story Of life among theT ennesset
.srEFRr eFFk,z ms -.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Mrs. John Woods, who lives three
miles east of Mexico, aged 81, is
very i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
County Court Proceedings.

And now comes +. M. Akrldge,
overseer road district No. 10, and
presents his resignation as overseer
of said district on account of chang
ing his residence to Rails county
which is by the Court accepted.
E. A. Lewiston is by the court ap-
pointed overseer of road district No.
Is vice F.M. Akridge, resigned, till
school election in April, 1898.
School fund bonds of W.P. Wade
and w. J. Freddie are by the Court
approved.
F. NJ. Akridge, overseer road dis
trict No. 10, final settlement, &C.
count $43.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Ms. John T. Mabry and daugh.
sls arrived safely at Garfield,
Hssnlngton. Mr.. Mabry returned
aom Louisiana this week and says
ass IN the course of a few weeks be
~ JON his family. While he does
e nke to leave Missouri he hai
eo quite a favorable opinion o.
0szhington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
DR.. E A HUDSON,
Physician and Surgeon
Has located in Mexico, Mo.

Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat q
speciality. Glasses scientifically fitted
Office, East Side Of Square, over James Pas.
Queth's saddle and harness house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
The illustrations

Of the year will represent the work not only Of
the we'll known illustrators. but many drawing.
viii also appear by artists who are best known a
painters. TERMS: g 90 q year; &c q number
SPECIAL OFFER. The numbers for 1892 and {
subscription for 1893. $50. The same, with
back numbers. bound in cloth, 500.
Now is the time to subscribe.
Charles Scribner's Sons,
743 Broadway, New York.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

George Chase drives one of the
,sndsomest teams in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
For Repl

For Rent.
A nine room house. Apply at
this Office. ID.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Harris leaves for Plattsburg
No this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
M ems OCCUPATIONS.

A series Of articles on the life work of men in
many c~allings-the chief ways exclusive Of pro-
~fessions) in which men earn their livelihood.
The Worlds Fair In Chicago,
A series will 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
artists who viii illustrate their own articles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
EIGHTH SESSION, 7:se 2. n.

EIGt1IH S5ION 7.Sv Z. II.
Music.
Capilarity of Soils, W. r. NcNvain
Management, Dr.. = b. Porter.
BesKsepina, J. ". Rouse.
Home Sanitation, Or. J. ". osrowsy,
Missouri Univsrsfty.
The Farm Home, Mrs. UaueAin.
Norn-Discussions VIII follow sxsh pxpsr u
address. Speeches limited 30 ave nrfnutss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

MI. John Dyke is confined to his
lam
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22

Fresh pork at r.. C. Paul's. tc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-12-22
Robert Grant

will furnish a serial of 8 sketches entitled ''Jl
SEY STREET G. JERSEY LANE. nlustrst
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
Is koadad.

''For the benefit of our neighbOr,
The STATE REPUBLICAN,, the follow
ing is reproduced from the Hannibal
Journal
The shrewd Republican editors
are steering clear of the anti-C Catholic
circular which was circulated about
Jefferson City convention, 1t is a
very dangerous document for the g.
o. p. managers to handle. 1t calls
attention TO the fact that there Is not
a Catholic or an Irishman on the Re-
publican State ticket, and Major
Warner has passed the word around
quietly suggesting that there is
political dynamite TO the Republican
party in attempting to make capital
out Of the publications.. C..
Tribune.
What's the matter with David Muir
ply, Republican candidate for At
torney Generali
That circular was loaded for Dali
ton and II hit him.
"Stand up for Missouri"
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
WIN. WARNER.
The st. Louis "ChrOnicIe"
and "MirrOw" Speak
tKind Words for Him.
Democratic all over the State will
Vote for Him.
His Election as Governor Of Mis-
souri, Assured.


The popularity OF William warner
surpasses even the greatest expccta-
tlon Of his friends. Ia the st, Louis
m-.oni,,s -, Er;,do, Iost half n noqe
OF Tue paper was c'ovt" W 'N''on
of this great leader. The Democratic
press, with few exceptions, intend to
400 IN n that warnerrbas a fair show
in this cahpaign. They see that the
mar who Is ,sStanding up for Mis-
sonrir. and who has never been de.
feotod in bis life. deserves TO win
the battle and they wilihelp him rather
than nut a straw IN his path. They
eSsNf.aGssnas A1et that the masshaok
4 eiefnRf voc control Of their party
nouirr In titn Gruud 0ld State. and
thev see that there Is but one way 70
redeem the state and that is 20 elect
The mar who "a siStandinp up for
Missouri M~ossbackism must be
releoated,to the rear. As long as the
present colonies hold the offices they
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
RaIIard,s snow-LInlment i.

This Liniment is different in compost
'tion from any other liniment on the
market. 1t iB Il scientific discovery ,
which results In its being the most pene-
%tFatiRg liniment-eyer known. There are
numerous white limitations, which may
be recommended because they pay the
seller a greater prof. Beware Of these
and demand Bailards Snow Iintmeut.
IL positively cures rheumatism, neu-
s%ciatic, and infiammltory rheumatism
burns, scalds, sore feet, contracted mus
Gle, stiff joints, old sores, pains in. back,
barb wire cuts sore chest or throat and
Is especially beneficial IN paralysis. Sold
by A. BrRndenberger.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04

samc-merely, Of course, to look
after the boy ~.
Artemus Ward philosophically
wondered why it took tree grown-up
persons to escort one child to a cir.
Gus, and our bareback equestrian
critic and lightning calculator is now
figuring out on the sanctum santoreum
door how many Easycoyes will sacri.
flee themselves upon the altar Of
juvenile indulgence when the Big
Show of the world reaches here on
Saturday, August 9Th.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
List Of Ratents

Granted to Missouri inventors this
week. Reported by c. A. Snow &
Co. Patent Solicitors, opp. U. S. Pat
cut Office, Washington, ID. c.
f. A.. Baier, ST. Louis, cal brake
A. Barrels, St. Louis, pipe wrench
W. Z. Brown, Hannihal. window
blind T.. M. Bruner, St. Louis, fire.
proof hoor-arch A. Brunkhorst, A.
Wieden, and G. 4. Richards, St.
Louis, building front; g. Cassteel,
St. louis, plaster; 9. Frecse, 81.
Louis, fender for vehiclas; 9. w.
Funk, Sedalia, device for watering.
stock j. +. Henning, Kansas City,
musical Instruments; j. johnson, st.
Louis, dental vulcanizer; S. l.. Kelly,
C!arksdaIe, baking pan; j. Knittle,
st, Louis, drum W. ii. Osmer, St.
Louis fly net; j. Rohlmann, St.
Joseph, carving machine; NJ. Sch
mirk, Fayette, table embroidery
frame; G. d. Thomas, fruit jar; r.
J. Thompson, Gfandin, log binder /;
l.. f. Wankey, Kansas City, nutlock /;
J.. w. Woodhouse, Rich Hill; Axle
lubricator. @. H.. Alapaw, ST. Louis,
Pipe holder; D.. L. Andrus, ST.
Louis, electric belt; /. $. Barnett,
Birchtree, railway gate +, W. Bond,
Springfield, railway joint; N. s.
Chapman, Kansas City, locomotive
fved.watcr heater; c. G. Etc. st.
Louis, hydrant; G. A. Fowler, Kan
sas City, refrigerator cars w. ID.
Fulbright, Nichols, w~ire-strctcher
}. Q. Grimes, Julesburg, nut-lock ;
G. u. Husomann, st, Louis, ore con
struotor W. $. Livengood Kansas
City, baling press; NJ. S. Logan,
Otteryille, electric arc lamp; Q. L.
Meme, st. Louis, measuring rccep-
tacle; d, J.. PAYER and T. Burns,
paper cutting machine; r. W. Par
cell and J. b. Craig, wardrobe,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04

Col. Mcclure was once a success
full gambler, later a railroad lobbyist
and then the editor 1.-THE Philadel;
phia Times, which was established
with railroad money, and now he
wishes to advertise his paper by hold
Ing a ointdiscussion.on the tariff with
Gov. Mckinley. He must have been
reading up on how the elder Bennett
doomed the Herald by getting him
self licked.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
The world IS better for Il.

The world Is better because OF such a
remedy gs Bailard's snow Linimeut, because
this afdclc relieves itsof much pain aud
misery, and we are thus enabled to enjoy
Us brighter side. IL positively cures all
forms Of rheumatism, neuralgia, headache,
sick headache, lame hack, All sores and
wounds, cuts, sprains. bruises. stif joints.
weak back, and all pain and all inflammation
on man or beast. rs the best because its
the most penetrating. Beware OF all white
liniments which may he palmed on on you
for Billiards. Snow Eminent. There is none
like II. Sold by A. B~randenberger.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-08-04
Strength and Health.

II you are not feeling strong and healthy,
Try Electric Bftters. re- ia Grippe has
lett YOU weak and weary. use Electric Biz
ters. This remedy acts directly on Liver,
organ to perform their functions. II YOU
are afflicted with Sick Headache. you will
md speepy aud permanent relief by taking
Electric Bitters. One trial will convince
you that this is the remedy youneed. Large
bottles only soc. at A. Brandenberger's
Drugstore.