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The Progress., 1892-06-25

At the last meeting of the Indiana
Dairy association Mr.. j. II. Monrad
told the members that on a farm where
he had been testing the milk fo1 cheese
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
The Marshtield Lyneiiing.

W. s. Harrison is home from a
trip to Marshfield, Mo. He arrived
in that town Just in time to see the
hanging of Richard Cullen, who was
swung up in the Court House yard
there at 10 o'clock Friday night by
a mob. Cullen was accused OF
taking the life of his stepfather's
4-year-old son by throwing the little
one in a well to perish. The muir
derer, on being asked if he had any
thing to say, remarked:
II am innocent; pull your damn
ed rope!"
Mr.. Harrison said the lynchers
were masked and disappeared as
soon as the body was swung up.
After he was cut down by the Of
fcers a photographer took a picture
of the corpse and also of the dead
child. Mr.. Harrison brought one of
each home with him and a piece OF
the rope that was used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Col. A. F. Fleet.
THEY ARE AT HOME.

Col. Fleet and his cadets retu armed
Wednesday on d special train.
The young men created quite a
breeze in Jefferson City and many
compliments were PASSED on their
splendid appearance and the manner
in which they conducted themselves
in the drill and at the Governors
reception. Governor Francis and
General Wickhamt inspected the
cadets just after the drill at the cap
itol and expressed great satisfaction.
Mexico is proud of the Missouri
Military Academy and its manage
ment. 1t is one of the most success
full institutions of the kind we know
of in the United States and has just
entered upon its field of usefulness.
The trip to Jefferson City vas quite
a treat to the boys and at the same
time was a great benefit to them and
the institution.
The st. Louis Republics JEFF
ferson City correspondent says:
"Colonel A. F. Fleets Military
Academy of $50 cadets came over
from Mexico this afternoon and
gave an exhibition drill in the
Capitol grounds. The boys were
Respondent in uniform, perfect in
tactics, and made a brilliant dis
play, receiving an ovation from
the hundreds of people gathered to
witness their maneuvres. The boys
attended the Governors reception
tonight and enjoyed themselves
thoroughly. Their personal conduct
and discipline were highly commend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

F. R. jesse, the out going Prose
cutting Attorney of Audrain County,
has made a most conscientious and
faithful officer. Mr.. Jesse is a
young man of a thorough education,
ambitious and a devoted student.
He has made a painstaking, active
and satisfactory county attorney.
Too much Importance can not be
placed on the necessity of having a
good lawyer in this office. The
County Court, when it needs any
directions, calls on the County At
torney. 1t takes a good lawyer to
draw indictments which will stick.
Criminals, when arrested, employ
the best attorney they can secure.
This is a very important office and
all law abiding citizens are interest
ed in seeing that this office should
be filed with the very best material
available.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Gone to Rest.

Rebecca Goodrich died Feb. 81,
1892, age So years. 1t has pleased
our Father in heaven to call one of
our dear old friends to herhome. By
her death, our hearts were made sad,
we mourn for one who was loved by
all who knew her. Please let a copy
of these few lines be sent to the
family and published in all county
papers:
You have planned in the futures,
You have loved with tender care,
But your mother is now unfolding,
Midst the angels pure and fair.
Much you miss your tender mother,
None can ever take her place,
And the anguish, and the heartache,
Call for heavenly strength and
grace.
You will miss your dear old mother,
You will miss her from thy place,
You will miss her loving voice
And the sunshine of her face.
You, will miss her kind and willing
hand,
Her fond and earnest cafe,
You will miss her in the darkness,
Yes you will miss her everywhere
But we trust the joy and fragrance,
She has thrown upon the past,
May be strengthened in the future,
And complete In heaven at last.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The Sedalia (Mo.) Democrat says:
DIR. Kelley continues scooping in
the shekels, Notwithstanding the
New York Legislature proposes to
investigate the Kelley institute at
White Plains in hal State. The
doctor has just closed a contract with
the government for the adoption Of
the Kelley treatment in the national
and state military homes of the
country, and no longer will the lads
in blue go around with breaths that
rival a distillerv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
A Respected Citizen.

Richard T. Stockton, one OF Mex
ico's most respected citizens, died
at his home at midnight Saturday
night. For some time past Mr..
Stockton has been city weig1ler and
was invariably accommodating,
making friends with all who came
in contact with him. He was 10
years old and had been complain
ing for some time. Heart failure
was the immediate cause OF his
death. Mr.. Stockton was born at
Flemmingsburg, Ky, and came to
Bloomington, H., in 1856. In 1868
he moved to Boone county, Mo,
coming to Audrain in 1891. He
leaves four children, three boys and
one girl, the daughter being Mrs.
Tomas Helm, of this city. The
funeral services were conducted to-
dav at the Christian church, OF
which he was a consistent member,
Rev. W. B. TAYLOR officiating.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
A Doctor of No Little Merit,

The clever young advance agent,
Mr.. Walters, representing the re-
nowned eye and year specialist, DIR.
Dunbar, came down from Sturgeon
this afternoon, where he has the
Doctor billed for a two weeks stand,
commencing the 18th of March.
The success DR.. Dunbar has met
with throughout Missouri during
his visits to the la counties in the
State, brands him a specialist o.
no little merit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
La Grippe succes.fullI treated.

81 have just recovered from q
second attack of the grip this year."
says MI. Jas. o. Jones, publisher
of the Leader, Mexia, Texas. SIN
the latter case / used Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and I think with
considerable success, only being in
bed two days, against ten days for
the first attack. The second attack
I am satisfied would have been
equally as bad as the first but for
the use of this remedy, as had to
go to bed in about six hours after
being struck with it, while in the
first case I was able to attend to
business two days before getting
down. so cent bottles for sale by
TIA G. A. BUcKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
THE GREAT RICHARDSON SALE.
Auctioneer James T. johnson cries
His Biggest Saie-Twehty-flse
Thousand Dollars Worth Oh
Fine Jacks Sold.

The greatest sale Auctioneer jim
Johnson ever cried, and he has sold
lots of stock, was the W. A. Rich
ardson sale, 3ia miles north OF Mo
berly yesterday. Stock sold We'll
and there was Il great deal OF good
blood which went to all parts OF the
country. The sale was widely adver-
tised and buyers were present from
remote corners Of the land. Some
of them bought jacks who had never
seen before and took them home
and are happy. The stock sold
brought, all told, nearly $35,ouo.
OF this amount, forty jacks, at from
$500 to $1,000 each, brought SO
600. There were fifteen Jennets
sold at from 800 to 1925, twelve
stallions 1t from 1925 to 5000, forty
head of 2-year-old cattle at $2o.oo
per head, and forty sheep at $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our
Heavenly Father, in His wise provi-
dence, to take unto Himself our be-
loved brother, W. T, Bradley, who
was a deacon and a true and faith
full member of Hopewell Baptist
Church, whose heart was ever en-
listed for the cause of Christ, and
whose hand was a liberal and strong
support to the church. While we
cannot fathom Gods purposes in
taking one so useful and willing in
His service, yet we bow humbly to
the will of Him who doeth all things
well, and in whose providences
there are no mistakes. Therefore,
be it
Resolved, That in the death of our
beloved brother, the church has lost
Il valuable and worthy member and
hisI amily a loving husband and
father.
1lGSUtCto, lltdL We tCilStcI W our
bereaved sister and her children our
loving sympaty in this dark hour of
trial, and commend them to the
Father of the orphan and husband
of the widow and covenant to re
member them in III prayers.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family of
cur deceased brother, and also be
spread upon our church record, and
to both Mexico papers for publica-
ton.
Done by order of Hopewell
Church at its regular meeting, jan
uary %, 1899.
J. T. JESSE,
ED. RoDHoUsE,
II. I. BROWN,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
LADDONIA ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, NO., Feb. 90
Everybody asks, "when will the
sun shine?" Echo answers. "When
will the sun shine?" The man in
the "hole in the ground" asks
"When will the sun shine?" and it
is echoed back to him the same
question.
Moving day is here and the roads
are so muddy the horses weep when
they survey the surroundings.
The coal diggers have been a
blessing to the town the past week.
They have managed to dish out a
few bushels to each shivering NOR
tai, and kept their spirits hopeful
for better days.
VIII some far-seeing philosopher
who can reason from cause to
effect, tell us when the muddy sea
son will be over? We are so tired
of hearing the remark, at is SC
muddy now"
Several of our business firms have
changed. Some are going out
of business, others going in.
Mrs. Gertie Brown Foster, O
Florida, is visiting at Doctor Browns
Miss Mollie Ricketts,, of Mexico
is visiting at E. A. Coatsworth's.
Miss Maggie Torreysol, of Mar
tinsburg, spent her 22nd birthday
with friends in Laddonia.
Miss Lizzie Bruton, of Kansas
City, is spending S few weeks here.
Doctor Roberts health remains
about the same. His brother from
Columbia is visiting him.
ANNIE T,AuRJE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
BrentOn VS.. Wakefield.

The case of Miss Laura Brenton
against Charley Wakefield for
breach of promise was called in the
Circuit Court Saturday. The
attorney for plaintiff is w. w. Fry,
for defendant George Robertson.
The jury in this case is as follows Z:
Jos. Stilwell, T. W. Botkins, Ben
Franklin, Robert Luckie, G.. S,
Brown, John Crews, Charles Mans.
field, L. NJ. Ketter, E. S. Frost, J.
d. Mckee, John Campbell and in.
Berry. A large and interested
audience was in attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Circuit Court Notes.

Jesse B. Sampson VS.. Peter J.
Mitchell; judgment for defendant.
J. II. Crawford VS.. w. 0. Arm
strong Judgment for plaintiff,
$104. Judgment for plaintiff on
plea in abatement.
f, W. Edmonston, application
for license to practice law with
drawn.
J. C. Buckner VS.. r. H. eau
thorn; continued by consent OF
parties.
John Spotswood VS.. J. P. Arm
strong ct al. case continued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Herbert, the four year old son OF
Mr.. VIM. Byrns, a son-in-law OF
John Spottswood, who was scalded
on Thursday, is out of danger. DIR.
Varnon informed the writer that the
little fellow fell backwards into a
kettle of boiling water and was badly
scalded on the arms and back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Ex.Gov. c. H. Hardin.
nmer Bassford in Kansas City Times.

Homer Bassford in Kansas City Times.
Ex-Governor Hardin is leading a
quiet life on his farm in Audrain
county. He is entirely out Of poll
tics, but his interest in the affairs of
State and nation has never tagged.
Governor Hardin was elected Mis-
souri's chief executive in 1878. His
administration was one of the strong
est the State has ever experienced.
The Ex-Governor is now 70 years of
age, but he looks less than sixty.
His hair is white, but his face is
ruddy, his hand-shake hearty and
his step firm. He looks good for
many years of business life. Be-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

In the show window of Carter &
Purdy's book store can be seen to-
day a very handsome collection of
birds eggs. The collection was
made by Ned Rodes while living in
Fulton. Though not large, the col
lection is in good shape and worth
eao.-r
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The body of Miss Gibbs, daugh-
ter of R. C. Gibbs, who died Mon
day of consumption, was inferred
in the Mexico cemetery on Tues
day. The funeral services were
held at the Baptist church at 2
O'Clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr..
A. f. Rogers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
4 Remarkable Cure for Rheumatism

Mess. Cage and Sherman, OF
Alexander, Texas, write US regard
ing a remarkable cure of rheuma-
tism there as follows: "The wife
of Mr.. VIM. Pruitt, the Postmaster
here, had been bed-ridden with
rheumatism for several years. She
could get nothing to do her any
good. We sold her a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and she
was completely cured by its use.
We refer any one to her to verify
this statement" 80 cent bottles
for sale by c. A. BUcKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

George Frank and J. A. Pendle-
ton, of Laddonia, will go West and
embark in business on a large scale.
They have considerable cash be-
hind them and are both thorough
business men. Mr.. Pendleton has
been in the hardware business in
LaddonIa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
WALKER DISTRICT.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
G. A. BUcKNER.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WALKER DISTRICT, February 20.
We r glad to report that the
prospects for wheat are improving,
and if the spring is favorable there
will be a large crop yet.
The roads are almost impossible
in fact, they are impossible with a
loaded wagon. There should be three
times as much work done on them
as there is. They should be put in
proper condition. They would en-
nance the value of Audrain lands al
least 25 per cent.
We can go to asale every day now
if we want to.
Nh. r. H. Lee was summoned to
Quincy, ILL.,, to the bed side of his
father, who is not expected to live.
Mr.. James Wilcox arrived with
his bride on the 9th inst. He
says it is not good for a man to be
alone.
Mrs. Patrick Denway, who has
been in a very critical condition, VIZ
are glad to report, is improving.
Mr.. William Collins, of Kansas
City, visited the home folks las
week.
Our delegates to the st. Louis
convention returned with a smile OF
their faces last week.
We have plenty of timber in tn
East End for County Judge, but VIII,
isn't Joel Pierce good enough. HI
is a man of judgment, well located
and acquainted with our interests
and would fill the place with hon
ar tn himself and constituency,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
W. l.. GRIFFIN, Church Clerk.
NhifuarY.

John Dalton was born February 7,
1876, and died at the residence of J..
S. Neal, Ioungs Creek post-office,
February "a, 1892, hence he was 16
years and II days old. His mother
was a member of the Methodist
Church, and had him baptized when
a child. His mother died I years
ago, and his father several years be-
fore she died. When his parents
died, especially his mother, he lived
in st. Louis, but after her death he
was taken charge of by Rev. Hicks,
through whose influence he came to
live with Bro. Neal six years ago last
fall. He had good home with Bro.
and sister Neal, who will greatly
miss him. He was not a member of
the church, but he was a good boy,
kind in his bearing towards every
body. He was liked by all that
knew him, and was mourned by a
large concourse of friends at his
death. His funeral was preached
by the writer February %, 1892,
and he was laid away until the great
resurrectionmorn at Midway church.
His disease was consumption, and
after having the grip, it developed
very rapidly to his death. Howim-
portant it is to be readyto die, while
yet young, for death loves a shining
mark. May God bless all his asso-
ciates and school mates, and help
us all to be ready when death shall
come. J. w. OWEN.
St. Louis papers please copy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Ed. J. H. Hardin, formerly pas
tor of the Christian church OF this
city, has accepted a position as AS
sistant-General Secretary of the
Mission work of the Christian
Church of the United States. We
think he is a splendid man for this
position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
1875

The public school building at
Brunswick, Mo-, was burned Sunday
night. The school will be continued
in Prof. Hignight's residence. The
professor says that his rooms are
large and will answer the purpose
until a new building is erected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Harrison Robinson informs us
that Mr.. Horseman, a gentleman
who has recently moved to Mexico
from St. Louis, living in the Lewis
Hord property in Southwest Mexico,
is sick MI. Horseman is not well
acquainted in Mexico, but will be
looked after by the neighbors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Married, February %, 1892, at
the residence of James Beam, by
Rev. N. S. Johnston, Mr.. John S.
Fisher and Miss Katie Beam, all of
Audrain county. The sunny days
of Thursday and Friday, we hope,
are emblems of bright and happy
wears of married life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The above is a good likeness of
A. A. Lesueur, secretary of the
state of Missouri. He has made a
splendid official and will be re-elect-
ed without opposition. He de-
serves nothing less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The Centralia GuGrd says: Mrs.
L. F. Herndon, of Sailing Township,
Audrain County, realized from the
products of her farm during the past
year the sum of $500. Who can
boot 10
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The Kansas City Times says.
Newt Bryson's Louisiana Press con-
tinues to be the wittiest paper in the
eastern part Of the State, with Bob
Whites LEDGER Of Mexico thanking
it for first place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The 2-year-old son of John San
ford, of east Mexico, died early this
morning and was buried from the
residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment was at the Mexico
cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Bob Freeman sold his fine jack,
Grover Cleveland, in the Combina-
ton sale to Col. billiard, of Sham
rock, Mo. and then gave that gentle
man 800 for his bargain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Lost.

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., 1892-03-03

Read the advertisement of Mr..
Joseph Gelvin, the Floral Green
House man. He tells you all about
house and bedding plants and many
other interesting facts about flowers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Wules to he Sold.

At stock sales March 9Th, at Mex
leo, in front of Ian Morris livery
stable, will be sold % head of COM
ing 3-year-old mules, 10 to 16 hands
high, majority of mules broke to
work. Above described stock will
be sold on 6 months time. Note
given must be acceptable at Mexico
Southern Bank as stock is sold I'M
der lein held by said bank.
45-3t GEO. l.. BENNETT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

In a letter to B. c. johnson,
Judge E. NJ. Hughes stated that he
would be in Mexico Saturday. He
will doubtless then render his de-
cision in the Ringo case.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Hiram Greer, of Montgomery
City, was up this week attending
the sale. he wants to keep posted
on Mexico and Audrain county and
subscribed for the daily LEDGER a
wear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
MULES FOR SALE.

| have for sale, 10 miles east OF
Mexico, Is mules 2 years old, COM
ing 3, from Is to 164 hands high.
These mules are in good condition.
/ will sell them single or in pairs
for cash, or on six months time.
w. T. ToALsoN,
Asst Martinsburg, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

In the ease of Dorcas Wayman ct
al. VS., l.. Phillip, Judge Hughes
sent his decision from Montgomery
City to-day by mail, which was IN
favor of the defendant,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

MI. Geo. A. Morris has a fine Ia
months old registered A. ]. C.. G.
bull for sale at a reasonable figure.
This young Jersey bull is highly
bred
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Walker Pollock has purchased the
old Winslow property on east Lib
erty street and will improve it for a
residence this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Marriage license was granted to-
day to ]. K. Kingland and Miss
Media B. Creason.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

c. S. Harrison has sold his fine
three-year-old saddle and harness
gelding to B. NJ. White, of Mont
gomerv City, for 1925
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

G. w. Drinkard, State F. & L. U.
Lecturer, will speak at Wesley Chap
ell Monday night, March 7, at 7
O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Ex-Governor and Mrs. Charles III.
Hardin are at the Ringo House,
where they viii remain until sum-
mer
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

The standing opening remark for
the country correspondents in Mis-
souri, now is: "The roads in our
neighborhood are very muddy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

L.. ]. Adkins informs the LEDGER
that he and Caleb Berry killed II
foxes in one day last week, and it
was not a very good day for foxes,
either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Bob Raleigh tried to escape from
the rock pile Saturday, but was
brought to a halt by Street Com
missioner Biggers firing shots over
his head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Miss Carrie Wade now leads in
the LEDeER's popular teachers con-
test for the favorite teacher in Au-
drain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Prof. VIM. L. Ragsdale, ''the old
field school teacher" is visiting
friends here. Prof. RagsdaIe has
Just closed a successful school in
Lincoln county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Ex-senator ingalls, told the Kan
a &. A. K. that after the wal the
Southern States should have been
reduced to Territories and gi5en to
Union soldiers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Moberly people talk of nothing
but their new union depot. At Mex
leo the new mile track is the sole
topic that interests.-Kansas City
Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

A. H. Canterbury has Just re-
turned from his fathers and says
that Uncle Frank is a great deal
better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
Repairfng 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 .Jeyeiry Store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

sides being president of the South
ern bank at Mexico, he is the found
er and president of Hardin College
at that town. He has already given
more than $4,000 to the school,
which is in a very prosperous con-
dition. Governor Hardin is taking
a very strong interest in the APP
preaching gubernatorial contest, be-
cause of the amount of young blood
already spoken of in the fight. His
age and business interests prevent
him from taking any active part in
politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Ed. J. S. Sweeney, of Paris, Ky.
has been invited to hold a meeting
in the Christian church in this city.
This meeting will open the first
Monday in June.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Miss Wright, who has been visit
ing her friend, Miss Hattie Gibbs,
left Mooday for New Mexico, having
moved there from Fulton. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Mrs. Geo. T. L.ayher and Mrs.
Gordon leave for their future home
in Kansas City tonight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Caldwell & Crow shipped a fine
jack to Vandalia last night which
they purchased as second buyers
in the combination sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

Miss Nina Eubanks, of OIathe,
Kan, formerly of Mexico, left for
her home to-day after a visit to her
grandfather, Uncle John Gregg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03
New Washington, PENN, People

Are not slow about taking hold Of
a new thing, if the article has merit.
A few months ago David Byers, Of
that place, bought his first stock Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. HI
has sold it all and bought more.
He says: at has given the best
of satisfaction. | have warranted
every bottle, and have not had one
come back" % cent, SO cent and
$1.0O bottles for sale by
TIA e.. A. RUcKNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

=, Billie Lee has sold a black squir-
rel saddle horse to the foreman of
the st. Louis Stock Yards for
S5OO
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-03-03

John Dyke is III Auxvasse. He
is putting in a new engine for the
mill at that place.