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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
ID. G. BURKHART, P.
Announcement.

Mrs. Huffman, president of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, is announced to lecture at
Trinity church, five miles north OF
Mexico, on Paris road, Wednesday
evening, Nov. 23d, at 7 O'Clock.
All friends of temperance in Mex
leo and the county r most cor
daily invited to be present and en-
Joy the treat. No entrance fee.
M. c. O'REAR,
Pres. Pleasant Valley w. C.. T U.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
SANTA FEE ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SANTA Re, Mo-, Nov. 15.-The
election passed off quietly.
The Democrats stood up for old
Missouri.
Some few have commenced crib
bling corn.
Stock hogs are selling from Az to
sc. per pound.
Eugene Peak is very sick at his
brothers. Thos. Peaks, home.
Mrs. Denton, of Greenville, ILL.,,
visited her brother, J. D. Power las,
week.
Nelson Dull bought 1870 acres Of
land from Whitecotton & Rhodes.
Price not learned.
In consequence of the great Dem.
ocratic victory the Democrats Of
South Fork Township, together with
some from Audrain county, met at
Santa Fe last Friday night and en-.
gagged in a general jubilee. Flags
foated in the breeze, bonfires were
burned, consisting of boxes, barrels
and old hats. Cannon and anvils
were fired, amid the deafenine
shouts of the m~ultitudes, the streets
and sidewalks were one mass Of
humanity, all trying to do some.
thing to demonstrate their Joy.
The Peak Band made music for
the ratification last Friday night.
The Australian ballot system
works like charm and gives perfect
satisfaction to at least nineteen.
twentieths of the people. Of course
some few will grumble at most any
thing.
Thos. Wilson is building an ad'
dition to his house.
Dull & Lucas are making things
hum with their wood saw. JULIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
County Court Proceedings.

J. W. Brcckman ct al, petition
ers to change public road, iury's re-
port, continued to Dec. 10 for pay
ment of damages.
F. 7. Pryor ct al, petitioners to
change public road, commissioners
report, continued until Dec. 10.
Bridge contracts let by CD. Rod.
gers, bridge commissioner, are by
the court approved.
DR.. G. a. Rothwell account SO
for inquest over body of Mrs. c.
Voges, approved and ordered cert.
fed to County Treasurer for pay
ment.
On petition as per statute provid-
ed B. S. Upton is appointed addi-
tional Justice Of the Peace of Cuivre
Township till next general election.
Official bond of J. A. Abbay
County Treasurer, is by the court
examined and approved.
The following bills were allowed
s.. P. Emmons, support Aunt
Sally Berry. IS 20 0,
G. d. Rodgers, account as road
and bridge commissioner. 12s 0,
Turner & Hopkins, ice for Court
House in October. 8 A.
Rodes & Rodes, medical exami-
nation of Allen insane........ 8 Oh
G.. w Adams, account as Sheriff Sc II
g. w Adams, account as Sheriff 225 8
CIV. Adams, account as Jailer % 2
J. D. Morris, supplies Jail pris-
oners 10 Y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Rev A. E. Rogers, Judge J. A.
Guthrie, and A.. G.. Turner went to
independence this week to examine
the church edifce there. These
gentlemen are the building commit
tee of the new Baptist church OF
this city to be. erected this Spring.
IL will be one of the handsomest
and most commodious structures in
fha state
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

M. A. Corner, son of W. L. Cor
ner, Of this county, has been elect
ed Superintendent of Public Schools
of Whitman county, Washington.
Prof. Corner is a thorough school
man and we are sure viii prove q
most efficient officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

We are informed that George
Brown and Miss Lizzie Sims, both Of
the western portion of Audrain, will
be united in marriage next Thurs
day evening. They are very prom,
inent young folks with lots Of
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

MIR. ]. r. Baker, who was in
iured by the fall of the E. D. Ora
ham building, says he is very thank.
full to his kind friends for the at
tention he and his family have re-
ceiyed since his affiiction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

MIR. Charley Harrison and Miss
Lucy Thomas will be the attendants
at the wedding Of Mr.. Frank Crock
EFT and Miss Cora Farrah next We'd
nesday at $50 o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

On the 18th of November Eldora-
do Springs, No., was visited by a
most destructive fire. Five of the
best brick buildings and seven frame
houses were destroyed. The loss
will pc heavily felt as there was very
little insurance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

c. l.. v. Tucker, formerly of
the LEDGER, who has been editor
of the Olney (Ill.) Democrat for a
year, has sold his interest in the
paper and will move to Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

In this issue of the LEDGER will
be found the advertisement of R. ID.
Worrell, the jeweler. Bob is fully
prepared for a large trade this fall
and desires any who want to pur-
chase goods in his line to call and
examine his stock and prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
Sutherland in Jail.

Howard Sutherland, well-known
in this region as a former Republi-
can newspaper man of Fulton, is
in Jail at Troy, N. Y. He is charg-
ed with trying to cut the Democrat
ic vote Of Troy down about $50 by
taking them out for a sail on the lake
and keeping them until the voting
places we're closed. He confessed,
duplicating Noble, Kerens and Chair.
man Carter. This Is a criminal
offense under the election laws.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
were granted on Wednesday: VIM
Nelson and Miss Annie Hays, o.
Martinsburg; VIM. F. Horn, of st.
Louis, and Mamie J. Brown, o.
Martinsburg; /. g. Brown and Miss
T.. ]. Sims, of Cant,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
Liberal Reward.

will pay a liberal reward fol
the return of a black setter dog an.
swering to the name of Crank
This dog was stolen from the resi-.
dence of DR.. Rodes, just west of the
Square, last Saturday morning.
DR.. l.. 0. ROBES,
wilt. Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

The ministers of Mexico met last
Monday and decided to have union
services on Thanksgiving day but
have not yet fixed the place. We
would suggest that the Ferris Grand
Opera House is the largest and
most suitable room for such a meet
ing
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mr. Bruner, of st. Louis, who put
down the granitoid walks In this city
will be in Mexico again next Spring
with a large force of workmen.
Quite a number of our business
men are arranging for extensive
improvements as soon as winter is
over
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
For Sale.

SO good yearling mares will be
sold at the livery stable of Lam Nor
ris, of this city, Saturday morning
Oct. 10 at 1 O'Clock p. m. These
are good mares and will be sold to
the highest bidder without reserve.
j. T. JOHNSON,
Auetioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Street Commissioner Biggers in.
forms US that pipe is being laid al
the lower end of the sewer line. Mr..
Biggers has charge of the workmen
and Mr.. Browning, of Clinton, NO.,
has charge of the pipe laying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Green Clay presented the Episco-
pal Church with a lot Monday upon
which is to be erected a rectory.
This lot is in the southern suburbs
Of Mexico and is a fine building
asAn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

W. P. Alberts leaves this week
for Nevada, where he will reside per-
manently. He made many warm
friends while in Mexico and we re-
gret to have him leave US.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mexico should HAYES second-class
post-office instead of a third-class
one. We want free delivery if pos
sibIe. Louisiana has a second
class post-ofice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Teacher-You say the greatest
speed of the earth's revolution is at
the equator. Now, can you tell me
at what point the speed ID least?
Bright Rov--FuItnn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Amongthe buildings appropriately
Illuminated at the ratification in
Centralia was the new bank build
ing of which Morris Arnold, Of
Mexico, is the cashier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
Hands Wanted.

Thirty good hands for digging
wanted. Apply to Street Commits
sioner Biggers. J. N. BARKER,
Ch'm'n Com.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
A Political Debt Repaid.

1t has been suggested that Mr..
Cleveland should compose his cabl.
net with a view to rewardine
those persons to whose labors and
services he is most indebted fol
election.
Very well, then, for Secretary
of State, William Mckinley o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Rev. MI. O'Howell has purchas.
ed the W. P. Albert property OF
East Promenade street for $500.
This is a splendid piece of residence
property and sold cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. Ed. 7. holland is making an
effort to have her husband, ex-Treas-
urer of Missouri, pardonedo out of the
penitentiary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Work on the sewers began Monday
under the supervisor of Street Com
missioner Biggers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Foote Bros. have sold their FLY,
Beulah c., by Badger Clay, to A. D.
Lee, of Junction City, Kans as, for
$3.50, spot cash.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

C.. S. Leonard, brother of the
defeated Peoples party candidate
for Governor, spent Sunday in this
city. He resides in Kansas CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Miss Edna Hudson is the guest of
Mrs. j. B. Botkin. She will likely
spend the winter in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. Etna Williams, of Marco.
line, Mo-, is the guest of her pa.
rents, MI. and Mrs. R. H. Herman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Joe Kendall lost a roll of paper
money last week consisting of seven
$40 bills. The money was found
10 Mexico by widow Gamers little
boy and returned to Mr.. Kendall
to-day. He very appropriately re-
warded the little fellow with a five
dollar bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

DR.. John S. Potts and wife ar
rived last Tuesday from the State
Of California and are the guests of
Joe Potts family, South Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Call at Heads studio and get a
nice Xmas present-one of those
fine large crayon or India ink por.
traits
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. Bette Gordon, wife of the
late John M. Gordon, is expected to
return from st. Louis this week.
Her health is no better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. Lizzie Coil has returned to
Martinsburg, after a visit TO rela-
tives in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
TURKEYS Wanted.

will pay s cents per pound for
live turkeys delivered at my house
/ at Thompson. MRS. I. J. SIMS.
| Afw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Democrats of Long Branch rati-
fed the election of Cleveland n
daY last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. Thomas Waters, ofthe south
ern part of this county, died Sun
day night and her remains were in
tered at Union Chapel Monday
afternoon, the services being con-
Quoted by DR.. Watts. Mrs. Waters
had been i'll for along time and her
death was expected. She had quite
a circle of friends by whom she will
be greatly missed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mr.. N. E. Greenup, of Paris is
the guest of his brother, F. NJ.
Greenup.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Several invitations have been re,
ceived by the young folks of Mex
leo to a grand K. of P. ball at Rood
house, ILL.,, which occurs Thanks.
giving evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

T.J. Daniel, of Thompson Station
has purchased the Emmett Melon
aid farm adjoining his. This farm
is one of the best in the county, con-
sisting Of 70 acres with fine improv-
ments. The price paid was 81 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Miss Annie Harrington, of Ash
land, is in Mexico, the guest of M.
R. Bakers family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Nineteen divorce suits have been
filed in the Marshall, No., Circuit
Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

There will be an unusual number
of weddings in Mexico this winter,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

City Collector S. S. Craig is in
earnest when he says''you must pay
your taxes
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

The Gantts r shipping a Large
amount of stock from Thompson
Station, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Miss Mamie Peak, a former stu
dent of Hardin College, was re-
Gently married at her home in Black
burn. Ex-students of Hardin Col
lege seem to disbelive that's Marriage
is a failure from the way
they quit their mammas after COM
ing out of this grand institution.
A half dozen young folks of Mex
lco spent Sunday with their friend,
Miss Mamie Reagan, southwest Of
town. Every individual was highly
entertained and enjoyed a fried
Chicken dinner''with all the delicious
side diches that resemble a Thanks
giving or Christmas spread. Mr..
Reagan is one of Audrain's best
farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Miss Matte Karnes, of Centralia,
is the guest of Mrs. Arthur Sharp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

The incest surprise to your friends
for Xmas would be to present them
with a life size crayon or India ink
made by Head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Santa Fe, Mo-, had a big ratifica-
ton meeting and bursted a cannon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Clarence Hayes has returned from
Marble Head, Illinois, to remain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

City Attorney Buckley is home
from Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Born to VIM. Powell and wife.
or Nov. 18th, a son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Mrs. French Strother is VISITING
her son, Oscar, st. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
For Sale.

Seventy-five head of high grade
Cotswold ewes. Two to three years
old in spring. Have not been bred.
Call at my Office In Mexico.
1926 J, w. LUCKIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Benton City will be in to the
ratification to-day 100 strong.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

]. G. Trimble is home from Kan
sas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Miss Lulu Price is visiting in
Wellsville.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

C. A. Buckner is in st. Louis on
business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
THE LEDGER,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II.

R. T. Freeman has been very ill
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Henry Waterson says: "There
is no one among you more rejoiced
than l am this night; no one who
will go to a sweeter sleep or to hap
pier dreams. Like the greater num-
Der of you, l want nothing but a
sound, successful Democratic adj
ministration, and this I expect to
get. Nay, more; when it is over 1
expect to get another and another,
until the prophecy of the fathers is
fulfilled and the right of every citi-
zen to an equal share in the bless
ings of free Government is confirmed
and guaranteed by a series of wise
Democratic laws, disfigured not
even by the memory of a force bill,
nor darkened by the shadow of one
single protective duty"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Free lecture at Christian church
Wednesday night Nov. % by W.K.
Dodson, Prof. of Biology in Univer'
sity of Missouri, subject: "Su'
preme Passions Of Man." Prof.
Dodson lectures in the interest Of
the Young Mems Christian Assoeic'
ton. Lecture will begin at such an
hour as will not interfere with the
prayer meetings Of the city-at
s p. m. Prof. ID. will handle his
subject as q skillful scientist. AL
mothers, all teachers, in fact, all
who desire to live purer and better
lives and thereby draw men TO Christ
should hear this lecture and bring
others with them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

R. H. Herman is on the sick list,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
For Sale.

One good 2 year old FLY will be
sold at Ringo corner to the highest
bidder on Saturday, Nov. II.
3t-2t J. r. PoTTs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
STEEL FURNACE is
the BEST made and is
reasonable in price.
An MAN.
James Crogan is a Victim OF The Car
Wheels-Wili Lose Both
Feet, IL Not His
Life.

Last evening about six O'Clock,
at Cedar City, James Crogan was
run over by a freight train. His
left leg was cut off just below the
knee and his right foot mashed SO
badly than 'amputation will be I'M
avoidable. He was brought here
this morning and taken to the st.
Charles hospital this afternoon.
Mr.. Crogan is a man of about 80
years and says he is from Pitts
burg, Pa. He has been working on
the new NJ. K. & T. road at Cedar
City, and laid off yesterday to cele-
brate Cleveland's election. While
under the effect of liquor he started
to the place where the railroad boys
were camping. Getting on the rail
road switch track near the station he
sat down to sober up and a freight
car was backed over him. Crogan
is a single man, and although his re-
covery is very doubtful, he seemed
in an unconcerned, pleasant humor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17
The Protracted Meeting at Bethel.

Rev. Owen, of Mexico, is con-
Quoting a %protracted meeting at
Bethel Church, 5 miles southwest
of Mexico. He is having good au-
diences and the meetings are grow
ing in interest. Rev. Owen breaches
a very impressive and comprehen-
sive sermon. The church was hard
ly large enough to hold the people
who desired to hear him last Sun
day. He talk on the Importance of
a pure interior Christian live-''too
many of u.s." he said shave an ex-
terror Christian appearance, but in
teriorly we are not pure and when
the test of our innermost heart is
made, will be found wanting" He
pointed back to an object lesson
of his childhood; said that near his
old home there stood a mammoth
oak tree, which had a strong ex-
ternal appearance and was thought
by everyone to be sound and strong,
but on arising one morning after a
severe storm he looked out of his win
dow and saw the old oak lying fiat
upon the ground-the test had come
and found it unprepared, unsound;
exteriorly strong but interiorly
rotten and dacaYed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

The Union Literary Society.
As the stage whirls on more mer-
rily with its change of horses, so tine
Union Literary Society of the Mex
leo high schools, with its new and
able officers at the tugs, "touched
up" to their best work by chairman
Hopkins inaugural address, now
gives promise more than ever, of be-
ing mounted high on that rugged
and rut bestrewn hill of learning.
All of the exercises last Saturday
afternoon showed good preparation.
The question, ~"resolved that the
presidents term of Office should be
increased to eight years" vas dis
cussed at some length but the neg
alive side produced the better argu-
ment. Miss Ida Chase favored the
society with music on the guitar.
The Grafton by James Orear was
purely a didactic discourse. 1t not
only instructed but it pleased. indie
livery he combined vim with a clear
ringing voice. He says of Alexan-
der: He was Hannibal, Caesar and
Napolean combined in one man."
Russyl McClelen will deliver an
grafton on next Saturday afternoon.
X Y T.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

Pres. Pleasant Valley w. C. T U.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-17

We are now open to suggestions
of what disposal we shall make Of
our friend who will be here on the
day of the ratification.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-20
THE BAND EXCURSION
Promises to be Success and a De
lghtful Recreation.

Manager Walter Fowlkes, who has
charge of the steamboat excursion to
be run next Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the military band, tells
the LEAl CHRONICLE that the affair
promises TO be altogether a success.
Arrangements are now completed.
1t is to be understood that no OBJ.
jectionable charaters will be allowed
on the boat, and every precaulIon
will be taken to insure perfect order.
Ladies are assured of an enjoyable
evening. Those who prefer to dance
will be accommodated in a separate
quarter of the boat from those who
do not feel so inclined. The upper
deck will be IT tserved for the latter.
Several hours will be spent on the
trip, the boat going either up or
down the river as the crowd may de-
sire. The band boys expect generous
patronage from their friends on the
occasion. They believe that their
friends will appreciate the situation
sufficiently to give them a full boat
load. The boat will leave the wharf
at suitable hour to accommodate
everybody. Remember the time,
next Wednesday evening.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-20
Unloadcd on Unclo Joe.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Corrcspondence.l
CHICAGO, May 2G-"At the regular
meeting of Tho Tribune directors the
usual monthly dividend of Is per cent.
on the capital stock of 100000 was de-
clared."
The publication of this sort of para
graph carries anguish and regret to the
hearts Of several prominent gentlemen
now residing in Chicago ana New York.
The reason for their woe is worthy Of
record.
Along in the early seventies Mr.. Hor-
ace White was the editor in chief OF
The Tribune, and also one of the larg-
est stockholders. Under his manage
ment the paper "Greeleyized." After
the campaign of 1872 it assumed the at
titude of an independent journal, with
leaning toward Democratic views.
For some reason business fell away,
dividends dwindled and the outlook
was not fiattering. At this stage Of af-
fairs Mr.. Joseph Medill returned from
visit to Europe. He had small
amount of Tribune stock, and his fellow
shareholders decided that he might have
more if he wanted it. In word, they
looked on The Tribune as played out
property" and combined to UNLOAD ON
Uncle Joe," who was rich and could
stand it.
The upshot of the matter was that Mr..
Medill became the owner of 100h shares,
representing par value Of 800, 800. He
gave his notes at two years for what he
bought and took possession of the pa
per. He cast out the liberals and made
The Tribune an uncompromising party
organ. When his notes came due he
paid them out of his profits, and even
unto this day the gentlemen who joined
hands in the compact to unload ON
Uncle Joe" are sore to think that they
got the worst end of the bargain.
GEORGE BAvARD.