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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Post.Omce Letter List.

Parties calling for letters under
this head will please say, "Adver,
tised."
Louis Boltwood 2, Emma Burns,
Eliza Campbell, Katie Crank, Mary
CAME, w. w. Caster, DR.. N. j.
Combs, A. l.. Davis, c. l.. Doryher,
ty, Geo. Derkie, A. G.. Dis, Rosa
Dawson, VIM. Dalke, w. C. Dye,
J. D. Graham, Gilmore Hays, Nina
H. Hall, Nola Knott, VIM. Lauran,
Charity Lewis, Jidin Maccheam, c.
H. Martin, Fred Alaham, Jas. Par.
ker, w. F. Potts, Dave G. Pollard
J. w. Reed, P. T. Ryan, Robt. Sar.
rett, Evarma Terrill, Ella Under
wood, Chas. Version, Ann Walker,
Ada Watts.
E. C. BURKHART, p. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
THANKSGIVING Thoughts.

The kind word, costing the giver
but little, may make glad a life
time.
A work may be an Illuminated
thought, and become the most treas
ured of k~eepsakes.
Some there whose kindness is so
delicately rendered as to make it
beyond description.
The fields are brown and bare, but
gamers are full, as our hearts
should be of throughtful kindness to
others.
The heart has a language that
records deeds, as well as words,
according to its own Interpretation.
The creed that has lived out in
freely caring for others and doing
kind deeds, is not to be doubted.
The best and most precious of gifts
are without price, and come to NOR
tails, sometimes, unsought, because
before unknown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
A DiSOrderly Comet.

The celestial anarchist, Biela's
comet, with its tail Topped off and
badly lacerated, is exciting atten.
ton again. In 1882 this comet
came near the earth and was split
in two. According to the astral
book of dates it should have ap.
preached in 1852 in 1859 and in
1866, but it did not come. A Der.
lin professor found a piece of it in
1872 when it was close enough to
the earth to sprinkle a shower Of
fragmentary mineral on US.
On the approaching visit-Nov,
Give shall miss the tail OF the
comet by eight hours. This is moi
nearly SO dangerous an approxima
ton as would seem. At the nearest
we shall be full 1000, 900 miles from
it, SO that no apprehension need tc
be excited. The tail is a ghostly
affair, diaphanous and hardly visi
BILE. Even if it should float neal
enough to leave its meteoric cards,
as it did in 1872, it will do nc
harm.
But isn't the earth exciting a good
deal of iattering notice among the
stars just now? Mars and Biela's
tail seem to be as intensely, cur.
iously and futilely interested in the
earth as Mrs. Lease is in American
politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Paris Carr Nearly Dies From an
Overdose Of Morphine.

Paris Carr came lear dying at his
home in the southeast portion of this
county last Sunday. When it was
found that he had taken this drug
doctors were summoned but he would
have undoubtedly died before they ar
rived except that VIM. Hougland, of
Benton City, and James Dowen ar
rived with a stomach pump and pro-
ceeded to relieve Mr.. Carr of the
morphine. MIR. Carr has a wife and
three children and is in easy cir
cumstances. 1t is not known
whether he took the drug with sui
cidal intent or not but his friends
can think of no reason for such a rash
act, as his domestic relations are
very pleasant. Mr.. Carr has been
suffering for some Time with his
eyes and is nearly blind but it is not
thought that this would induce him
to commit suicide. His many friends
will be glad to know that he is fast
recovering and will not suffer any
serious injury from the drug.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
MAYBE MEXICO WILL HAVE ONE.
The Practicability OF Locating q
Kelley Institute In Mexico
Under Consideration.

Would a Kelley Institute be a
profitable investment in Mexico?
AS far rs local patronage it might
expect is concerned, no. Taking in
to consideration Mexlco's peculiarly
fortunate location it seems very prob
able that this central point would
be a desirable one for a "Mecca of
Liberty" as one graduate calls it.
1t is understood from a gentleman
who has just returned from Dwight,
ILL.,, that DIR. Walter G. Hammel,
Gil Walnut street, Philadelphia, is
investigating the feasibility of erect
ing a Kelley Institute in Mexico.
He has spoken to President Leslie
Kelley in regard to the idea and
here the matter rests. The Doctor
informed our informant that che
would investigate further" There
are now established in the United
States and the Old World about
eighty-four institutes-all prosper
ing and fast ex~tinguishing the red
liquor flames that have been wiping
out the talent of this country since
time immemorial. There are three
fourishing institutes in Missouri
one at Excelsior Springs, one at
Kirkwood and one at Glasgow. 1t
is probable the fourth one at Mexico
would prove a valuable investment
for the Kelley company and also
very profitable to our town. No one,
we presume, would find objections
to this enterprise being established
in Mexico; but on the contrary
would offer it any encouragement in
their power. All recognize the great
infallible cure that DR.. Kelley has
found-undoubtedly the grandest
discovery Of the nineteenth century,
and one that has redeemed over
eighty thousand souls from a thral-
dom worse than death. The better
class of people are rejoicing over its
grand accomplishments for the in
ebriates. If the seeds of the liquor
curse can be dug up and exterminat.
ed the people of this century in doing
it will remove a heretofore unsur-
mountable obstacle that has been in
the pathway of society, civilization
and progressiveness since its first
introduction. The people of Mexico
and Audrain county would be glad
to hear of a "Mecca of Liberty be-
ing located in Mexico for two rea-
sons-frstly, that an opportunity
might be presented to more in
ebriates to scientifically escape from
a hopelessly helpless condition;
secondly, that Mexico might financi-
ally be benefited. We hope DR..
Hammel and President Kelley will,
after seriously considering the mat
ter, decide to establish. the leading
institute of Missouri at this central
point.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
The End of The Homestead Strike.


The declaration by the labor I'M
ion at Homestead that the strike is
off is not a surprise. So far as it is
an admission that the strikers en-
deavor is a failure it is a useless
formality. The general public has
recognized for a long time that
their struggle was Ineffective.
To say that the strike has been
a failure is true only in a restricted
sense, however. To point out the
loss it has entailed upon the strikers
and on the country is one way of
looking at the matter. But to as
sumo that the strike, considered in
its broader effects, was without re-
suits is unwarranted. Both the en-
ployers Of labor and the labor un-
ions have learned lessons of vast
importance from this ferocious strug-
gle. They will prove themselves
blind and needless indeed If these
lessons shall be readily forgotten.
There is much sympathy for the
luckless bread-winners, who, trail
ing the banner of trades-unioDism
in defeat, nov stand asking work Of
their former employers. That they
acted without wisdom in some grave
matters is understood and accepted.
That they were misguided is not
denied; but they were, so to say,
the under dog in the fight. There
fore, in the very height of their fu-
rious passion, they excited SYM
pathy from those who realized how
useless and how self-destructive was
their ~course.s
Homestead points out very clear
ly and forcibly that the conduct of
great industries bears a close rela-
ton to the welfare of the state
and that the public's rights entitle
it to recognition in labor disagree
ments. Force can accomplish no
good thing in a nation whose rulers,
the people, have in their hands the
ballot and with it the power to
MAKE the laws.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Caihoun.Eller.

correspondence u A0NbSA-
BEAVER DAM, Nov. %. "A
brilliant wedding and reception
were those of Mr.. Robert C.
Calhoun, of the Valley, and
Miss Mamie B. Filler, of Kinks
vile, Mo. This happy couple were
united in the happy bond of wedlock
at the First Baptist Church in Kinks
vile at 7:30 p. m. the evening Of
the 10Th. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mitchell, of Aux
vase City. The attendants were /:
Messrs. William Eller, of Kinks
vile; Claude's brothers, of Aux
vase City, and Frank Crockett, of
Beaver Dam Misses Nellie Kilgore,
of Mexico; Annie B. Craig, of Nc
Creole, and Carrie Ashlock, of Kinks
vile, Mo. The bride wore a dress
of white crepe, trimmed with white
lace, low neck, full sleeves and en-
train. The groom was dressed in
conventional black and the bride and
groom made a very handsome cou-
pie while the attendants all looked
lovely. The church, on this occa-
sion, was very beautifully decorated
with tropical plants, flowers and rib
bons. The groom is the youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Calhoun,
formerly of this county, late OF
Mexico. He was educated princi,
pally at Westminster College, Full
ton, Mo-, and is now one of Au-
drains most prosperous stock rails
ers. His farm is well improved in
every respect and he handles none
but first-class stock. The bride is a
favorite among a large circle oil
friends and acquaintance in this
part of Audrain, being educated a.
Kirksville, Mo. We are sure she
possesses all the qualities to make
an agreeable and helpful compan.
ion. The bridal party arrived al
their home in the valley at 6 40 the
evening of the 18th, where the
groom's parents rendered them "a
reception which was a rare treat t.
about eighty-fve persons present
The host and hostess did ample jus,
tice to the occasion; no one could
help being jolly, old as well a.
young seemed joyous. The table
decorations were of natural flow.
ers with streamers Of ribbon from,
covers Of tables across to the chands.
lier; also, the table was heavily
laden with cakes of every variety
candies, fruits of all kinds, in fact
everything the mind could wish fol
in the way of eatables. The parlorI
were taken possession Of and socia
chat caused the hours to pas
to the late hour of IL O'Clock. Tn,
cage was procured, the bird wa
caught and now the happy pair ar
house keeping. The newly wedet
couple received many handsom,
i~presents. PuELLA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Marshal Kemp pounced upon
a trio of colored gamblers at the
round house Sunday. They were
arrested and this morning Recorder
Bass taxed them as follows: Jerry
Curry, second offense, $23.19; Ben.
johnson, $3.50; Walker Swon,
$1S.1 10. Curry just paid a fine Sat
urday for gambling. The Marshal
saws he understands that if he had
been a half hour sooner getting to
the round house he would have
caugh fifteen instead Of three.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
YOUNGS CREEK TENS.
Correspondeuce of the Ledger,

Correspondence of the Ledger.
YoUNGs CREEK, Nov. 22.-W. NJ.
Blankinship has gone to Racine, Wis
consin, to attend commercial school.
Col. Peck and brothers have the
best lot eff yearling cattle in the
country, they have 25 head that
weigh nearly 1000 pounds.
Wheat is looking well.
Everybody is busy gathering corn
which is averaging about 7 barrels
to the acre.
Corn is selling at 81. rs per barrel.
Hogs are selling at 5 cents per
pound.
J. G. Whitley is buying yearling
mules.
j. H. Berry has the best lot of
mule colts in the county, for which
he paid $50 per head.
w. F. Wiley has bought %
mule colts.
There will be quite a number of
cattle fed in the vicinity of Rowena
this fall.
Prof. Patterson is spending the
winter at home.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes, a
girl.
Died, Nov. 9, an infant daughte:
of J. W. Sims.
S. A. Crockett has bought a farm
near Moberly and expects to move to
it in the near future.
George Whitley is still hurrahing
for Cleveland.
Hurrah for Democracy! We car
ried nearly everything OF earth and
could have carried that warm re-
gion if we had a candidate there,
but praise the Almighty we were not
represented. This mighty landslide
came like a cyclone and shook the
earth from center to circumference.
Brother Democrats, we have come to
stay. These Republicans that stood
up for a New Missouri look "kinder
bad"
Mrs. ]. w. Ellis celebrated her
seth birthday on the Goth by invit-
ing a few of her friends to dine
with her. An excellent dinner
was served, consisting of the dainties
of the season, in which a nicely
roasted turkey formed an impor-
tant part. Mrs. Carrie Ellis treated
the guests to some beautiful music
pieces suited to the tastes of all
were played, from the sweetest of
hymns down to the Arkansas
Traveller" Mrs. Ellis birthday
and that of MIR. w. II. Wilson are
on the same day of the month and
they celebrate the occasion by turns,
this making the 9Th celebration.
, After spending a very pleasant day
the guests departed, wishing Mr..
Wilson and Mrs. Ellis many hap
DIV BIRTHDAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
One, Of the Richest.

Thomas z. Wardell and Walter
McCully, two prominent business
men of Macon, Mo-, were in Mexico
to-day on business. Mr.. Wardell
was formerly owner and operator Of
all the coal mines at Bevier, Mo-,
but has about disengaged in the
mining business. He is only about
"a years old and is one of the rich
est young men in Missouri. His
father, Thomas Wardell, was a few
years ago murdered in a riot at Be-
vier, during a big strike. The per.
son who dischared the fatal shot
has never been convicted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

We want every mother-~to know
that Group can be prevented. Truce
Group never appears without a warn
ing. The first symptom is hoarse-
ness then the child appears to have
taken cold or a cold may have &C
companied the hoarseness from
the start. After that a peculiar
rough cough is developed, which is
followed by the Group. The time to
act is when the child first becomes
hoarse; a few doses of Chamber
laie's Cough remedy will prevent
the attack. Even after a rough
cough has appeared this disease
may be prevented by using this
remedy as directed. For sale by
G. A. Buckner. Dec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

A money wo~rshiper'' died in
Montgomery county last week and
left $50 900 to his nearest relatives
to spend. 'sIt is easier for a camel
to go through the eye of needle
than for a rich man to enter into the
Kingdom of God"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

The Sheriff and other county Of
fcers-elect, except the Collector, will
90 into office on the LIST of January.
The Collector takes the oath Of office
on the first day of March. Sheriff
elect Stephens will remove to Mexico
on LIST of January and Mr.. Adams
viii 90 to his fine farm near this city.
Mr.. Adams has made a splendid OF.
fcer and we are glad he is going to
locate near town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
SheeD Lost.

have lost 16 head of sheep, Il
ewes and 4 wethers, from the Fegel
farm 9 miles northwest of Mexico,
These sheep strayed away or were
stolen three weeks ago and | will
pay a liberal reward for information
leading to their recovery.
34-2t. r. nj. EDWARDS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

There is no scarlet fever in Mex
leo to-day, all rumors to the contrary
notwithstanding. We understand
from physicians that there have been
two or three mild cases but they
have all recovered and there is nc
necessity of any scare
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Your Defective Vision Needs Proper
Correction.

Glasses when properly fitted to
the eyes are a pleasure and a benefit
to the ear If you have weak
eyes, if you are near-sighted, if you
are f~or-sighted, or if your eyes are
defective in any other way consult
Prof. Hirschberg, the eminent st.
Louis optician, who will be at the
store of his agent, ]. M. Pollard,
from Dec. l to Z. Eyes tested free
of charge. tD7
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

v. C. Bates, assisted by a well
drilled chorus Of twenty-five voices,
will give a chorus concert at Ben
ton City Presbyterian Church,
Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30. All are
invited to attend and hear a musical
treat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
A Short Time.

Prof. Hirschberg, the noted st.
Louis and New York optician, will
be in Mexico at the store of j. NJ.
Pollard Dec. 1 to z. Delay is dan
gerous. Call at once and have your
eyes fitted with a pair Of his cele-
brated Diamond and Nome hange-
able spectacles and eye glasses. Nc
charge for testing eyes. tD7
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Mr.. G. B. Jones, of Spring Hill,
Iowa, says: "I have used Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm for severe and
painful burns with better effect than
anything else 1 have ever tried. II
relieves the pain instantly and cures
without leaving a scar" Pain
Balm is one of the most useful
medicines that any family car be
provided with, especially with rheu.
matism, lame back, sprains, bruises,
toothache, earache and like all.
ments. One application will re.
lieve the pain and a fair trial in.
sures a cure. so cents a bottle. Fol-
sale by C. A. Buckner. t Dec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

The citizens OF Western Kansas
want to form a new State to get rid
Of the prohibition laws. East Kan
sans are willing because, they say,
they have to feed the Westerns when
ever there is a short crop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Prof. Hirschberg, the renowned
st. Louis and New York optician,
whose fame and exceptional skill
extend the country over, viii be
with his agent, J. NJ. Pollard, Dec.
Eyes tested free of charge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

e. F. Beatty bought of Fred Pan.
horst his farm eight miles south
west of Mexico, consisting of 23C
acres, for 81, 900. This is one Of the
finest farms in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Ministers of the gospel r re-
quested to call at our drug store
and we will give them free of charge.
a So package of "Cacterine" or Ext,
of Mexican Cactus which cures ca
tarrh, hay fever and all throat and
nasal troubles. C. A. BUCKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
PRAIRIE VIEW ITEMS.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.

So~fFcsPouucaCo u thc A0uktf-
PRAIRIE view, Nov. 22.-Mrs
Collie, of Moberly, returned home
Saturday after a short visit here.
r. N. Vests and Ed. Ressie's
new houses are nearly completed.
Rev. Owens, assisted by Rev.
Smith, is holding a very successful.
meetings at Bethel church.
A reception was rendered Mr.. anc
Mrs. Geo. Brown at his mother
residence Thursday evening.
VIM. Groves bought 70 head Of
cattle in Fayette county last week
Quite a number ate nded the rally
at Centralia.
Mr.. Mosier held services at Prairie
View church on the LIST and I'd Sab.
baths in the month.
The event of the season will be
the marriage of Mr.. Frank Crockett
and Miss Cora Farrah, OH next
Wednesday, Nov. %. 1t will be a
chrysanthemum wedding.
There will be a church meeting
of the members of Prairie View
Church On next Friday evening
Nov. 25.
Mr.. Louis Farrah's buggy horse
died last week.
Several others have lost good hor-
ses recently.
Mr.. ODE Smith bought of w. II.
Brown 40 acres of land at $25 pei
acre, situated near Salt River
Church.
Mr.. D. K. Crockett moved into
his new residence Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

J. B. Thompson, of L ~ancaster,
Mo-, we'll known in this city died at
10a. m. Tuesday. He was one of the
most prominent newspaper men of
Missouri, and a relative of DIR.
Watts, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Why Do You Delay!

Call at once and have your eyes
scientifically tested and accurately
fitted. Prof. Hirschberg, the noted
st. Louis and New York optician,
will be at the store of his agent, J..
NJ. Pollard, Dec. l to z. Eyes
tested free of charge. Id.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Maj. John G.. provinces, well
known in this city and for years
editor of the Fulton Telegraph but
late of the Moberly No -itor, has
been adjudged insane and sent to
the Fulton Insane Asylum.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Road oyerseers had better 10

Road overseers had better look
out. In the Kingston circuit court
w. v. Terry sued c. L. RAIDER,
road overseer, for damage occasion
ed to a horse by a defective culvert
in the district of which RAIDER was
overseer. He proved that a plank
was broken in the culvert and that
the overseer had notice of the fact.
In crossing the culvert TeIry's horse
stepped into the opening Of the
broken plank and broke its leg
from which it died. Terry brought
suit against the overseer for the
! value of the horse, $S5, and recov
cred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

G.. w. Bonsall, of Florida, Mo-,
has moved up to the residence Of
his son, w. Bonsall, of Moline, Mo.
We are glad to welcome him tc
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Collector HALEY, of Galloway
county, was in Mexico Monday and
says that the people of the kingdom
are happy over the Demo cratic land
slide.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

John Ruenzi has returned from
Dwight, ILL.,, entirely cured. John
is an active energetic young man
who we are sure will start in life
anew.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Bob Freeman sold 70 head OF
feeding cattle this week to Hughlett
& Baldridge for 5 $50; weight 1850.
Also sold to Edwin Boyd, of Aux
vase, 5 fat heifers at $3.50; weight
100 pounds.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

The Lotus club, Of Louisiana, Mo,
will give a series of dances this win
ter. The entertainments given by
this club are always largely attended
and very popular. E. A. Glenn,
is president, and w. E. McCuen, is
secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Col. Dillon. of Monteomerv co

Col. Dillon, of Montgomery coun-
ty, Peoples Party candidate for
Congress in this district at the late
lection has been granted a mar
riage license to wed Miss Young,
daughter of Parson E. NJ. Young, of
the western portion of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Gale Berry, one of Audrain's
most prosperous and substantial
farmers, is arranging to move to
Mexico to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Elders Oaks and Pearson, of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
are holding a %protracted meeting at
Iaddonia-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
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.
S2-2t J. w. LUCKIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24
Turkeys Wanted.

Twill pay s cents per pound for
live turkeys delivered at my house
at Thompson. Mrs. l. J. SIMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Gilmore's band has disbanded
and it will be perhaps years before
we will have another such an organ.
ization In this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

o. P. Jones has rented the res
idence formerly occupied by Shelf
Riley in the first ward and is NOV
ing his family there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Miss Grace Danforth, of Charles
= ton, Mo-, has returned home after a
pleasant visit to her sister, Miss
Emma, who is attending Hardin
College,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Senator Green Clay has gone to
Mississippi to look after business in
terests there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

The police of Mexico are search
ing for that man in Mexico who
eonidentially acknowledged him
self an ex-member of the James
gang.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

George Kabrich is able to be out
after a short spell of sickness.
George says a business man can't
afford to be sick this time of the
wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Little Miss Matte Joe Ringo ar
rived at the residence of ]. A. Ringo,
Is miles north of Mexico, Nov. u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

E. F. Beatty sold $40 acres O.
land nine miles southwest of Mex
leo to A. Sellars, C. II. Float, Jno.
Beatty and G. G.. Wilson for about
SO, 800.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Marriage license was granted this
week to VIM. Goebe and Miss Clara
Mongler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Miss Mamie Blk is just recover
ing from a severe spell of the fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Senator Cockrell made seventy
nine speeches during the last cam
paign.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

LosT-Red heifer. Any informa-
ton given to John FL. Lane that viii
lead to her recovery will be re-
ward. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Guy Hart, of this city, is at the
Kelley Institute, Dwight, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

The wooden awnings are all being
taken down in the Post-ofice block
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

T. A. Pearl and family, of High
Hill, have moved to Mexico to re.
side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

Miss Maude Rodman, of Galloway
county, is visiting Mexico relatives,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-11-24

DR.. Vanieventer and family have
moved to Laddonia to reside.