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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
EDOch Mason Dead.

Enoch Mason, brother of w. J..
and J. w. Mason, of this city, and
son of the late Ed. Mason, dropped
dead at his residence, six miles north
of this city, on Tuesday afternoon.
March Sth, of apoplexy. Mr.. Ma
son had had heart trouble for forty
years, but his death was wholly I'M
expected. He was born Sept. Sth,
1910, in Bourbon county, Ky, and
moved to Missouri with his father in
1858. He leaves a wife and a son
and daughter, the boy being four
teen years and the girl twelve years
of age. He was a consistent and
active member of the Christian
church and the funeral will take
place from that church in this city
at 1;30 to-day and the services
will be conducted by its pastor,
Rev. W. B. Taylor. Enoch Mason
was one of Audrain county's most
substantial, sturdy and honest
farmers. He was a man of strong
character and upright in all his
dealings. He was much thought Of
by his neighbors and will be missed
from the community in which he
lived. His family has the sympa,
thy of the entire public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Mrs. r.. HI, Norton.

The Philadelphia Times and the
st. Louis Republic, within the last
few days, have referred in most
complimentary terms to Mrs. R. H.
Norton, wife of Congressman Norton
from this District. The Philadelphia
Times says: One of the handsomest
and most popular ladies at Wizards
Hotel is Mrs. Richard Henry Norton,
wife of the member of Congress from
the Seventh Congressional District
of Missouri. Mrs. Norton has that
pure type of blonde beauty SO sell
dom cen nowadays. Her hair is
very light and her complexion is like
snow, it is so perfectly white, while
her cheeks and lips are a beautiful
pink tint. She is Of medium height
and has a finely moulded form.
Blue is her favorite color, and it is
very becoming to her style OF
beauty.
Before her marriage Mrs. Norton
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
YoUNGs E ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
YoUNGs CREEK, March 81. G.
Crawford sold 4S mules to VIM.
Potts.
Moving seems to be the order of
the day.
Jerry Peck sold a lot of fat mules
to a Centralia buyer at $120 per
head.
Mrs. ]. Berry is improving.
Central entertainment was a grand
success.
There are several candidates for
road overseer in Central district.
Bud Mallory's son, Cecil, had the
misfortune to have his foot cut
nearly cff and he is doing as well as
could be expected.
Messrs. Galloway and Crawford
had a lot of sheep killed by dogs.
Last week we had occasion to
travel through Monroe county, and
as for pretty women, fine horses
and good roads, old Monroe is not
in it.
John Bloom has gone to Montana.
Joe Brown has gone to Colorado
to locate.
Youngs Creeks Democratic Club
will meet the third Saturday night
in March with closed doors, that be-
ing the night for election of officers
for the ensuing year.
What is the matter with Cleve-
land and Boies?
In making out the call for j. S.
Snidow to run for the Legislature
the following names were accidental
ly omitted: c. C. RICHTER, ]. NJ.
Carr, F. L. McCally, T. J. Hess,
G. W. Todd, G. Berry, G. A. Threl-
keld, J. R. Mallory, L. Newkirk,
H. L. Berry and w. C. Dye.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
LADDONIA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, March S.-Doc-
tor Ed. and jeff Barton are home
from Kansas City.
The winter term of school closed
last Friday. Mrs. Boman and Mr..
Vercamp have been employed to
teach the spring term.
The coal business will soon be
opened up in earnest. Preparations
are now being made to sink a coal
shaft.
Doctor Roberts health remain S
about the same. His brother, from
Columbia, is here.
Miss Clara Kindal, who taught
the winter term of the Cauthorn
school house, returned home to
Bowling Green to-day.
The Presbyterian Mite Society
was held at DIR. Browns last night.
The mud prevented several from
going, but quite a number were pres
ent and passed a pleasant time.
Rev. Bundy has closed his minis
terial year here.
There will be no preaching at thu
M. E. Church until the fourth Sun
day.
Rev. Divilbliss preached at the
M. E. Church last Sunday.
Charles Beal, of Nebraska, re
turned home last Friday after
weeks visit here.
MIR. James Bobinet's little girl
Edna, died last night from the Ell
fects of the grip.
Many people are moving out an
others coming in.
To-day the u shines and ever
body is pleased.
ANNE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
County Court News.

Resignation of w. P. Campbell,
deputy constable of Salt River town.
ship, by the court accepted to take
effect from Feb. IS, 1892.
Bond of J. E. Northcutt, appoint
ed constable of Loutre township,
$40O, with j. J. HALEY and 2. T.
Northcutt as sureties is by the court
approved.
J, 7. Williams, appointed deputy
recorder of deeds, Feb. %, 1892, is
by the court approved.
DIR. C. A. Rothwell, coroner nc
count, SPAS, for inquest over body
of Thos. Martin, by the court ex-
amined and allowed; ordered certi-
fled to county treasurer for payment.
DR.. C. A. Rothwell, coroner ac-
count, 50, inquest body of Alice
Hewlett, by the court examined and
allowed and ordered certified to
county treasurer for payment.
J. W. Brown ct al, petitioners to
change public road, by agreemont
of petitioners a demonstrators cause
continued until May term of court.
By the Court ordered that the
Clerk of this court order a warrant
against the general road fund for 3d.
700 and apportion the same among
the several road districts inthe coun-
ty, allowing $50 to each full school
district, and that one-half of that
amount to fractional school districts.
The following bills were allowed:
3. C. Johnson, account as Circuit
Clerk, $500.
Horace Mundy, account as Super
|intendant County Farm, $3.50.
Guthrie& Son, coal for jail, $26.0S.
Guthrie & Son, coal for Court
House, $23.73.
Standard Printing Company, sup
plies County Clerk, $2.14.
Barnard & Co., supplies County
Clerk, $500
Barnard & Co, supplies Probate
Judge, $3.50.
Barnard Il Co., supplies Probate
Judge, 1915.
Barnard & Co, supplies Probate
Judge, $1.30.
G. w. Adams, account as Sheriff
s44.4O.
School fund bonds of D. B. Doug
las, $S16.50, are by the cour
approved.
School fund bonds of Amazon
Collins, $1,000, are by the court ap
proved.
The following bills were allowed
Electric Light Co., for light il
circuit court room, 1915.
J.P. Champbell, repairing window
in county clerk office, $1.00.
B. w. Torreyson, account as
school commissioner, SIS.
Daniel Bros, supplies for cour
| house d. %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
WALKER DISTRICT.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WALKER, Mo-, March S.--AH ma
ture is in a smile this morning to
see the sun shine once more.
Mrs. r. H. Lee returned from
Quincy, ILL.,, yesterday.
Mr.. N. Spencer bought ten acres
of land from Andy Sullivan last
week at $25 per acre.
Renters have about all moved and
are ready for work when the ground
gets in fix.
Mr.. A. B. Smock is to build an
addition to his barn. Abe is one
of our best farmers and knows the
benefit of a good barn.
Bob, you are respectfully invited
to attend the Walker Wide-Awake
Society next Friday, at 2 o'clock P
m. Subject for discussion, ResoIved
"That Travelling is a Greater Sourc'
of Education Than Books"
PUFFER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
ANNUAL BALL.
The Knights of Father Matthew Gel.
citrate St. Patrick's Day.

On Thursday evening, March II,
the Knights of Father Matthew will
give a grand ball at the Windsor
Hotel in this city. A splendid or
chestra will be in attendance and a
royal good time is anticipated.
These entertainments are always
largely attended and very enjoyable
affairs.
Executive Committee - Hugh
Donnelly, Martin Miles and John
Hayden.
Door Keepers - VIM. Hanley,
Chas. Pendergast, RichardJ J. Moore
and Joseph Carrico.
Committee on Invitation-Simon
Garry, Hubert Schmidt, John M.
Pollard, John J.. Hurley, l. C.
Leake, John A. Sullivan. Edward
L. Shea, Pat Reynolds, D. C.Owens,
John E. O'Callaghan, John Don.
nelly and VIM. Bowers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Andy Sullivan Buried.

The funeral of Andy Sullivan took
place at the Catholic Church at 1890
Wednesday, the services being
conducted by Father Dempsey.
The funeral was one of the largest
ever seen in this city. The church
was crowded with friends and rela-
tives of the deceased. Among those
present from a distance were John
Sullivan, son of the deceased, from
Illinois; Owen, James and Tim,
brothers of the deceased, were pres
ent with their families from Slater.
Higbee and Louisiana, Mo. Mr.
Sullivan was sixty years old and
had been i'll with Bright's disease O.
the kidneys for something over
year. The pall-bearers were Frank
Heckler, Pat Naughton, james
Finn, Barney Whalen, D.. E. She's
and Pat Reynolds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

On March 7 our third annual
special sale of diamonds will begin,
and last for thirty days. Our stock
of diamonds is entirely too large to
carry through the summer, so at
this season every year We mark
them down to prices that are from
Is to 1914 per cent less than the
regular ones. If you ever wished
to own a diamond this is certainly a
splendid opportunity to secure one
at an unusually low price. In fact,
each and every article will be a
genuine bargain. This elegant
stock will be on display next Mon
day and it will be worth your time
to call and examine it.
WoRRELL, The Jeweler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Jethro Martins whereabouts is
still a mystery. Notwithstanding
the officers have exerted every eff
fort, and adouble reward is offered,
not a single clue to speak of has yet
been discovered. He committed a
deliberate, cold blooded murder. ii
he was crazy it hardly is probable
he would have been sensible enough
to escape. II may be his body is
in the bottom of some stream OF
water, or else he is in some I'M
known place, living with the blood
of his old father on his hands-the
most inhuman murderer likely al
large to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
A SCHOOL TEACHER
To Receive a Handsome Present From
the Mexico Ledger.
HOW THEY STAND TODAY.

HOW THEY STAND TODAY.
The vote in this contest stands
lay as follows:
Miss Carrie Wade.
Miss Ella Stevenson.
Miss Matte Shea.
Miss Hattie Jackman.
Miss Clemmie Coakley.
Miss Drusie Ball.
Miss Annie Spence.
Miss Josie Hamilton.
Miss Annie Martinique.
Miss Ida Bloom.
Miss Callie Morris.
Miss Matte Sullinger.
Miss Hebe Grantham.
Miss Ida Herman.
Miss Lulu McBee.
Miss Kate Hollopeter.
Miss Mary Houston.
Miss frankie CauthOrn.
Miss Jesse Sanderson.
Miss Floy Patton.
Miss Lizzie Talbot.
Miss Sarah Gibbons.
Miss Anna Rogers.
Miss Sue Stevenson.
Miss Lena WO0dlan.
Miss Ida Powell.
Miss Letha Bailey.
Miss Mary Rogers.
Miss Georgia COhOOn.
Prof. B. W. TOrreysOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Mrs. Samuel Turner, aged about
50 years, died at the residence of
her husband in South Mexico Sun
day morning of lung trouble. Mrs.
Turner had been i'll for some time
and her death was not unexpected.
She a amost estimable lady, high
Iy esteemed by all her friends and
neighbors. The funeral took place
from her residence at 1920 Monday
and was conducted by Rev. A. E.
| Rogers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The Brookfeld, Mo-, Argus, one
OF the most prominent newspapers
OF Missouri, says: "Mexico makes
pretense of being the best horse
town in the State. There is no get
ting around the fact that Audrain
county produces some fine horse
flesh, and now with that kite-shape
track at Mexico, won't Bob White
feel proud %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Miss NJ V. McCarty, well and
favorably known in this city, is now
private teacher in the family of Mr..
A. P. Gordon Cumms, of Maryland.
In a letter to the editor Of this paper
a day or so ago she referred to the
fact that Secretary Of State Blaine
dined there last week and stated
that he would have never written
the letter in reference to his sons
marriage if he did not have all the
data referred to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

j. u. orear, n of Mexieo's most
steady and promising young men.
has gone to Memphis, Tenn, to re-
side. He is an ambitious young
fellow, well educated and bids fai,
to be a splendid lawyer. We wish
him success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
s.Grandma'' Jesse Dead.

Mrs. Mary \. Jesse died at the
residence of her son, ". j. Jesse,
Just west of this city, Sunday March
9th. She was nearly so years old
and was born in Virginia, May 18th
1902. She came to Missouri with
her husband in 1888. Her husband
died in 1873. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
settled three miles east of Mexico In
1884. The deceased leaves nine
children, six boys, three of whom
live in Missouri and three in Arkan-
sas, three daughters, two of whom
live in Missouri and one in Iowa.
The funeral took place at > p. m.
Tuesday from the residence and the
remains were inferred in the Jesse
family cemetery Just west of this
city. Mrs. Jesse had been a mem
Der OF the Baptist church since her
childhood and her husband was a
preacher as are one or two of her
sons. She was a consistent member
of the church and by her example
and work did much good. She
lived to a good old age and saw her
children and her grand children
grow up to manhood and woman
hood in such a way as to make her
glad that she had lived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The Building & Loan Association
issued $4,000 worth of new stock
Monday morning, Thisis the 18th
series, The applicants kept Secretary
olandon hustiing and the stock
was taken at the rate of 81, 900 a
minute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

In the Weekly LEDGER will be
found an advertisement of Alexan-
der, Rogers & Grill, Live Stock Com
mission Merchants, of Chicago, Ill.
Read their advertisement before you
ship your stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
MILES FOR SALE.

1 have for sale, 10 miles east of
Mexico, Is mules 2 years old, COM
ing 8, from Is to 16k hands high.
These mules are in good condition.
I will sell them single or in pairs
for cash, or on six months time.
w. T. ToALsoN,
Asst Martinsburg, No
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Zen Anderson and a large dele
CATION of Boone county people pass
ed through Mexico to-day en- route
to Jefferson City in the interest
of Columbia as the Location for the
State University.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
A Word to Teachers,

When your schools close go to the
Chillicothe Normal and prepare for
a three-years' State certificate The
ten weeks review term begins March
29th and special attention will be
given to this work. Remember you
can enter any time. 49-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Lost.

l 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,
Ait Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

w. w. johnson, writing to the
Mexico LEDGER on business, says:
1.-THE Mexico LEDGER is not only
the leading horse paper, but is the
leading paper in every respect"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
r. & T.. Money.

The Building and Loan money
was sold last night as follows: Shell
ton White, $500, bonus, $75; Geo.
Laforce, 5000, bonus, $50; John
Abbay, $1,000, bonus, $40; E. N.
Day, 5000, bonus, $81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

John Richards and Miss Shultz,
OF near Perry, were married Tues
day and they in Mexico on that
day en- route for Woodland, Cal.
where they will reside. The LEDGER
wishes them a long and prosperous
life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

J. w. Rouse, the bee man, has
Just issued a neat little pamphlet
on "The Amateur Bee Keeper"
Every person who has bees should
have a copy of this book. The
price is only % cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Died, near Columbia, Boone coun-
ty, on Tuesday, March /, 1892, at
ter Il protracted illness, Benz. Orear.
He was Il brother of Mrs. Mollie
Jackson, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

}. |. Hit is going to Old and
New Mexico shortly on a prospect
ing tour. If he finds the country as
good as he expects he may locate.
We trust, though, that he will re-
turn to Audrain. He is one of our
most substantial citizens and We do
not like to see him leave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Alien Moore, A. M, 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 s1.75 a week. Write to him for
free catalogue. 49-2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

John T. Ricketts, and family have
moved into the Easter property on
east Jackson street. This is a neat
and cosy residence and nicely
located.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

I c. Dixon, n of the best fire
brick manufacturers in the west, has
bought the Vandalia Fire Brick
Works and assumed control of the
same Tuesday. Mr.. Dixon's family
will remain in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Six hundred dollars have been
raised towards the erection of a
gymnasium at the Missouri Military
Academy. The boys say that work
will begin at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Repairing Neatly Done.

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. L. S. RILEY,
At Beck's JeWelry Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Mrs. Douglass McKann, aged 26
years, of Readville, Oregon, died on
February q of consumption. Mrs.
McKann before her marriage was
Miss Lucy E Williams, daughter of
w. a. Williams, of the northwestern
portion of Audrain. She expired on
her birthday. Three. years ago
Mrs. McKann left many sorrowful
friends in Audrain to make her
home in the state Of Oregon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The 10 year old son of Girls Fish
err, who lives north of Mexico, died
this week and the remains were in
TERED ut Progress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Daniels Bros. have just completed
n big warehouse i'll the rear of their
store. This firm will carry one of
the largest stocks of farming lmpfe-
NIGHTS ever brought to Mexico. \
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

r. r. Arnold is in Texas. He
accompanied his son, Joe, to that
State last night, and will likely To-
cate him at Alkaline, Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

We notice that a pension claim
has been introduced for Cuthbert
Dixon. A. F. Ryerson now receives
a pension. He just got a check for
$lS3.20 back pension and in the fu-
ture will receive s12 a month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Misses Lena Harrison, Sallie
Potts and Willie Potts will visit the
family of DR.. J. S. Potts, in Califor-
MIA, this summer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Mr.. Foley, aged "A years, died at
the residence of his son in West
Mexico Sunday. He lately moved
here from the country, but formerly
lived in Illinois. He was quite an
old gentleman, but enjoyed good
health until within a few weeks. His
death was unexpected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Misses Belle Dudley and Tonic
Harrison, of Auxvasse, who have
been visiting Mrs. Edward Har-
rison returned home Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

H. T. Brooks, as agent, has sold
to John Abbay the A. McGee prop
ertv On east Monroe street for $1,000.
This is a neat piece of property and
sold very cheap. Nh, Abbay is one
of our most enterprising and sub
stantial young business men and we
are glad that he is permanently To-
Gated
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
For Sale.

A good secondhand organ, cheap.
Suitable for church. Inquire of DR.
G. II. Nichols, Mexico. Mo. 44-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Miss Carrie Wade leads in the
LEDGER's contest for the most pop
ular teacher in Audrain county.
She has received nearly 1000 votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

J. C. Moore, father OF Hiram n.
Moore, who is a candidate for City
Attorney of this city, died at his
home in Troy, Mo-, Feb. %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

This March wind may keep the
booms of some of the candidates
from collapsing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

THE latest scheme to re-district
the State into Congressional dis
trlets put Audrain county in the
Ninth district, which is as follows:
Rails, Pike, Lincoln, st. Charles.
Warren, Montgomery and Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

1t is thought the officers are on
the trail of the negro who assaulted
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

"Uncle" Sam Turner has a pic
ture in a neat frame of the largest
steer ave raised in this country. Its
name was "Stonewall jackson" and
was raised by Jacob See, of Mont
gomery City, who is now dead. This
was the biggest animal of the kind
in the world and was exhibited at
the centennial in Philadelphia in
1919
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Mr.. John ]. ellis many friends
will be glad TO know he is very
much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
For Sale or Rent.

The best 100 acre farm in Audrain
county, Il mile west of Laddonia.
All in grass. D. w. HUGHEs,
Laddonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Charley Davault, of New Florence,
has bought the Farber Forum of Mr..
J. n. Lavender.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
When in Laddonia call and

III CHI anu e
Miss Ida Spencer's new millinery.
She viii sell you %corsets gloves, lace
etc., as low as the lowest. She
makes..a speciality of children's and
misses corsets. She cuts all kinds
of patterns. Dressmaking done to
order. No trouble to show goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Andy Sullivan Dead.

Andy Sullivan, who has been sick
for some time, diedat his residence
'dence near the depot. Mr.. Sullivan
has lived in Mexico for several years
and is well and favorably known to
all ofour citizens. He was a sturdy,
upright, honest man who made
friends with all who knew him. He
was a consistent member of the
Catholic Church and Father Demp-
sey officiated at his funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The Annual Conference of the Nj.
E. Church closed its meeting last
week. Rev. O.. S. Middleton will
remain in Mexico for at least another
year., this making his fourth year at
Mexico. He is an earnest worker
in the Lords vineyard and is very
strong not only with his church but
with the public at large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
ASSESSMENTS

The City Committee assessed
candidates for necessary expenses
as follows: Candidates for Mayor,
So; Recorder, So; Marshall, SO;
Collector, So; Treasurer, - and
Councilman, -. This money must
be paid in to c. A. Buckner by Sat
urdav the 18th Of March. Candi-
dates who do not pay in this assess
ment on or before that date will not
have their names printed on the
tickets
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

The new mill will be in full oper-
alton by the 10th of March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
NEW COMMITTEE.

The committee also arranged Tor
an election of the new Democratic
Central Committee as follows: On
Wednesday night March 18th, mass
meetings will be held in the various
wards to elect Il new committee as
follows: Two members TO be elect
ed from each ward. The First Ward
Democrats will meet at the Sheriff S
office; the Second Ward, County
Court room; Third Ward, City
Council room and Fourth Ward
Squire Tomlinson's office in City
Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
DEMOCRATIC
Nexieo's New Officers 10 be Choseh
March 15-Demoerats VIII
n Strong Ticket in the Field.

The Democratic City Committee
met this morning at the City Hall
and issued a call for the Democratic
CITY Primary to take place Tues
dav March the 18th. The primary
will take place at the City Hall.
The judges are D. NJ. Hill, Z. +.
Yeager, Thomas Hughes, J.W.Wil-
lis, ]. {. V. Baskin and A. ;. Sta
cev. The clerks of the primary Will
he John ]. Steele and A. +. Clus-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

Cake walks are becoming popular
with white as well Us with colored
people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10
Ask the Collector.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, March Who are
the parties referred to SO frequently
as not having paid their taxes under
the old charter? VOTER.
See the City Collector, Mr.. Robert
Kemp. He can give you the infor-
nation, we presume. LED. LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-10

W. J. RixeY has bought the DIR.
Pinckney French property just south
of the railroad on Jefferson street.
He paid $4,000 for it. Mrs. Tur-
pin will still continue to s it for
a boarding house. We consider
that Mr.. Rixey boughtit very cheap
as it is splendidly located and sit
uated on n of the best streets in
IL oitu