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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-26
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-26

An Ocean Bath at Home.
Crystalizcd Naples Sea Salt,
made by evapotating brine of the
Mediterranean Sea. Comes in 5 IN.
boxes at the triflc Of 15c. Used ina
the bulk il 10 stimulating and
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freshing. Ask for il at Toilet dept.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-26

An elegant arrival 81 China Silks Tor an work Of ell
kinds 10 shown in Carpet department
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-26
Japanese Mattings

Japanese Mattings
And Chinese Mattings are
shown on our carpet floors in
many new and artistic dcsigus
from i5r per yard up. They
arc AN ideal floor covering for
the GUNNER season.
Hammock Cushions
Covered with elk aline and
deep rufiles. 3c
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-26

Hundreds of new things that are still
fragrant with old oceans breath arc here
to claim your admiration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Eetting Too Numerous.

The closing days of '93 are mark
ing a new epoch in the way of ex-
huming petritied persons, if we are
to believe the recent exhibitions in
Mexico were really presentations Of
petrified humanity. Stone bodies
have been put behind the curtain in
this city twice within the last few
weeks and many of our people who
have not passed through the petres-
cent climate planked down hard
time ten cent pieces to e the
unusual sight and listen to the
Professor relate the thrillingly
romantic story of the discovery. We
look with amazement at the ex-
hibit and instead of admiring the
artistic work of some unpetrified
sculptor we rather mourn the work
of nature. Yet some no doubt
would, it it were possible, transform
themselves into a petrified man if
they could only get a third of the
"hard time" admission fees. Evil
IDENTITY the factory where these num-
erous petrifed persons are made
did not suspend business on ac'
count of the recent financial
! stringencY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
FROM BEAN CREEK,
'respondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BEAN CREEK, Dec. 11-Water and
news are still scarce articles on the
Creek.
The Bean Creek Literary Society
elected new officers last Friday. The
following persons were chosen: G.
B. Willingham, president; NJ. S.
WiIlingham, vice president; Henry
Stuart, Secretary; Miss Ida Stuart,
treasurer; E. NJ. Woody, sergeant
alarms. The question discussed
was: "Resolved, that the present
tariff system should not be abolish
ed" On the affirmative were Mr..
Sherer and Mr.. John Eubanks. On
the negative Mr.. G. B. Willingham,
E. NJ. Woody and Mr.. Baker. After
a lengthy argument and a hot polit-
ical discussion the question was de-
cided, two for the affirmative and
one for the negative. We had the
liveliest debate we have had since
the society vas organized. Next
Friday evening we will discuss this
question: "Resolved, that Wash
ing deserves more credit for defend
ing America than Columbus for
discovering it," We were sorry to
disappoint III many patrons last
Friday or account of not reading the
"Bean Creek SITTER" but it was de-
ferred until the next time, because
the people in the community had
not come forward with their con-
tributions. E. NJ. Woody editor,
Frank Goddard assistant editor. TIL.
former will read the paper next Fri.
day, Dec. Is, at 7:30 O'Clock, p. M.
Everybody cordially invited to at
tend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
WORCESTER ITEMS.
rrespondence of the Ledger,

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo, Dec. r.
Farmers are still hauling water.
Miss Birdie Hollopeter, of Mexico,
is visiting friends here.
Mrs. T. M. Armstrong, who has
been on the sick list for the past few
weeks is improving.
Miss Ida Lott entertained quite
a number of guests last Thursday
evening, A splendid feast was spread
and all enjoyed themselves well.
Mrs. J. j. Robinson, of Bean
Creek, visited her sister, Mrs. 7. NJ.
Armstrong, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. n. Scherer, who
has been visiting friends and rela-
tives here for some time, will leave
for their home in Marshall to-day.
We understand there will be a
Christmas tree at the Rock Hill
church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Mr.. H. E. Hawkins and Miss
Matilda Jones, two popular young
people of the western part of the
county called upon Ed. w. j. Jesse
at his home Saturday evening, Dec.
8, and were united in marriage.
After the ceremony the happy cou-
pie went on their way rejoicing in
their newly acquired bliss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
WORCESTER DOTS AND DAsHES.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, December 13.-
Frank and John Beagles are buying
and shipping hogs.
Ethel Bruce is very sick with
typho-pneumonia.
N. Butterfly, who has been very
sick, is improving.
Rev. Rice filled his appointment
at Littleby Baptist Church Saturday
and Sunday.
Sam Kendall of Vandalia, spen
Sunday with home folks here.
Mrs. John Robinson of near
Moline, visited in this vicinity last
week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Thomas, December 4, a girl.
If Madam Rumor is corret there
will be wedding bells ringing here
soon and later the COW bells.
F. l.. Laforce was in Boone
county last week on business.
Miss Myrtle Sumner of Centralia,
is visiting the family Of j. P. Dyer.
Mrs. Ola Newman of Mexico,
visited her parents, w. T. Lott and
wife, last week.
Grip is making its annual visit
here and to an alarming extent.
The family of Ed. c. c. Hill are
quite sick with the grip at Eph.
Hughes.
MI. and Mrs. R. N. Scherer, after
an extended visit here, have return
ed to their home in Marshall, Mo.
1t was our pleasure to attend the
West Lick Literary Society last
Friday night and listen to the orators
discuss and cuss the tariff question.
We think their proceedings should
be sent to Congress.
Joe Armstrong of Bean Greek
spent Saturday and Sunday at Mrs.
Thos. Armstrong;.
MIR. Eph. Hughes has purchased
of E. G.. Carter one OF the finest
driving horses in the county.
Preparations are being made for
a grand Christmas tree at Rock
Hill church Christmas night.
c. Berry has built a barn on the
w. Atkins farm.
Littleby Baptist church has a
brand new organ. Mrs. Frank
Beagles is organist.
The social at w. T. Lofts last
Thursday night was well attended
and highly enjoyed by all.
Homer Azdel and VIM. Atkinson
are coming home this week to spend
the holidays. The boys are students
at Sedalia.
c. 6. Baker is in Paris this week
attending a banquet of Paris Lodge
A. F. & A. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
An Oyster Supper.

To the Editor of the ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo, Dec. IL
Please announce in your weekly
paper that the Ladies' Aid and
Missionary Society of the Benton
City Presbyterian Church will give
an oyster supper at the residence OF
J. NJ. Harrison, Wednesday night,
Dec. y. Everybody invited.
Z. III. BROWN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RURH HILL, Mo, Dec. 12.-
Rev. Deaman filed his regular ap-
pointment at NJ. E. Church on Sum-
day.
Mr.. Joe Knoebel returned from
Illinois Sunday.
John Tally is moving to town,
having bought Mrs. n. e. Perry's
property.
Mrs. Lucy Green. of Centralia,
was the guest Of Mrs. J. n. Rosser
Sunday.
Protracted meeting will commence
at the NJ. f. Church Monday night,
Dec. IS. Services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. w. Smith.
Misses Emma and Katie Dillon,
of Mexico, were the guests of Mrs.
Lucy Zimmerman Sunday
The Rush Hill Literary Society
is a c every Thursday night.
1t would surprise you to hear some
Of the papers read.
John Leibler was in Moberly last
week on business.
c. L. Stewart is hayinga chimney
built on the village hall.
Mr.. John Hudnal was the guest
Of Mrs. John Bradley last week.
Water and money are getting to
be scarce articles around Rush Hill.
The Rush Hill village board met
Monday and transacted all business
pertaining to their officers. l.. H.
Supple, chairman u. Zimmerman,
clerk; 4. Feutz, treasurer and
James Meyers marshal and collect
or.
Mrs. f. Reudy, of st. Louis, is
visiting her many friends and rel
atives here this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Not Going to Arkansas.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo, Dec. lin an
swer to an article in the Bean Creek
I write the following: As an
explanation | wish to say that L am
not going to Arkansas and never
told anyone that | was, and never
thought of going. [ would like to
say right here that | am able to at
tend to my own business and would
like for those who have made them
selves so inquisitive about my bust
ness to attend to their own and they
will have all that they can do for the
present. Respectfully
r. w RoI-sE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

The man who gave his wife a
sack of -four and the lady who gave
her husband a feather bed ar Christ
mas presents are characters Of his
tory, but the man who wants 10
make the good wife happy on
Christmas morn will find:
Quadruple Plated Silver Butter
Dishes, g. so to $3.50.
Quadruple Plated Silver Syrup
Stands, 1915 to $3.50.
Quadruple Plated Silver Spoon
Holders, 81. 90 to $500.
Quadruple Plated Silver Ter Sets,
$3.50 to 5000
Silver Plated Tea Spoons, $50
to 60 90 per set, and the largest
stock Of jewelry in the city.
WoRgELL, THE JETELER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
{. FARMERS.

Let me speak a word to you.
While | realize the truth, that
there are veryfew things on this
earth better than a Missouri
farm, yet there are many farm
ers who, for various reasons,
wish to sell. II you desire to
sell your farm let me know it. |
will make it my business, spend
time and money to find you a
buyer. II | succeed, will charge
you a reasonable commission.
If | fail it will cost you nothing.
Call to see me when you are in
town, or write to me and | will
send a blank to be filled out Civ
ing size, description, price, &c.
of your farm. Respectfully,
II. II. w
Office Opposite Ringo Hotel,
Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Ran See. Sheriff of Montgomer

Ran See, Sheriff of Montgomery
county, Mo-, has captured the par
ties who burglarized the New Flor
ence Leader and another business
house at the same place. All of the
property vas recovered. The thieves
are a couple of tran,ps, who are now
in iail at Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Unealied for Letters.

Mrs. Jno. Adamson, Geo. n.
Adams, Will A. Atterbury, Joe AL
lerson, Sudie Bedford, r. 0. Brown:
Celia Baker, VIM. ]. Baker, Frank
Baker, Jas. w. Dowell, Kate De-
vaney, J. R. Edwards, r. S. Fulton,
Miss Ella Geary, Edward Parks
Hall, Jno. NJ. Harris, Mrs. Halli-
burton, Mamie Hall, Rosa kilgore,
Jessie Lew, Telephone Co. Missouri
and Kansas, Chalmus Mitchell, f.
Meyer & Co., s. A. Mallory, Mamie
Dem, Sam Pinson, ]. r. Pollard,
Mr.. Whittiny, Jno. G.. Williams,
JnO. Woods, colored.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
South Side Square, Mexico, Mo.
Robert iEaker Dead.

J. r. Baker died at bis residence
in the First Ward in this city late
Monday afternoon, Dec. II, Of
diabetes. Mr.. Baker had bean i'll
for quite a while and bis death was
not unexpected. Mr.. Baker was
born in Galloway county in 1916 and
was a son of John Martin Baker,
who survives him. He leaves two
brothers, one who lives in the State
of Louisiana and the other here in
Mexico, a wife and five children,
four daughters and n son, who
have the sincereet sympathy of our
community in their bereavement.
Mr.. Baker belonged to n of Mis-
%souri's best families and had been
a prominent stock man and farmer,
having many warm friends through
ont this part of the State. Not long
since be united with the Presbyter-
ian church of this city and the fun
eral services were preached Tuesday
at 2 O'Clock in that church by the
pastor, Rev. A. \. Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
BAPTIST BIBLE INATITUTE.
To Convene With the Benton City Bap.
fist Church on December 29ih,
3Oth and 31st.
D %.

fhIDA1 DEtEMBER %.
2:3O p. m. Devotional exercises,
by Elder G. B. Smith.
2:45. Object of the Institute, by
J. f. Jesse.
800. Exegesis on 1st Cor. Is
%, by Elder A. E. Rogers.
$50. Elements of a model Cos
pei Church, led by H. B. Rice j. A.
Guthrie and I. M. Walton.
400. The Sunday School Work;
It's importance-duties of the officers
and teachers, led by c. G. Daniel,
A. 3. Hale and J. W. Roy.
7:30. Sermon by w. A. Bib.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30.
800 a. M. Devotional exercises,
led by Elder E. Silver.
$50. Should Baptist churches
have Baptist Sabbath Schools? Led
by J. S. Conner, VIM. Crawford, II.
B. Rice and S. NJ. Silver.
1920. The best method of in
teresting and developing our young
people in church and Christian
work led by Elder j. S. Jesse, Prof.
Art. Collins, j. F. Griffey and w. A.
Bibb.
1870 p. m. Exegesis or James
5:14 Is, by Prof. C. NJ. Williams.
1:3Op. m. Devotional exercises,
led by Elder E. S. Gibbs.
200. Evidences of conversion;
led by Prof. A. K. Yancey, N. S.
Johnsto n, R. A. Jesse, E. Silver and
J. E. Jesse.
800. The duty of Baptists to
teach their children their distinctive
views; led by Elder G.. B. Smith,
C. G. Baker and J. L. Ware.
$50. How shall we increase the
mission interest in our churches
and get them to contribute to the
work? Led by Elder j. NJ. ?. Mar
tin, A. E. Rogers, Prof. A. K. Yam
cey and J. G. Crawford.
1880. Sermon by c. NJ. Williams,
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 81.
1880 a. m. Sermon by }. 5
Conner.
E. S. GIBBS,
7. NJ. WALTON, COMMITTEE
n. S. JOHNSTON
Go to G.. A. Buckner's for al
L:.l- &c loliinr naodS He Mil
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

The LEDGER desires to return
thanks to our good friend, Charley
Settle, the grocery merchant of Cen
tralia, for favors. Mr.. Settle carries
a large stock of groceries and pro-
visions and is making big prepare
tons for an extensive line of Christ
mas goods. Mr.. Settle is a go-ahead
business man and commands a large
trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Married.

On Dec. 9Th, at the residence Of
the brides father in this county, by
Ed. Jacob Hugely, Mr.. Rude Mad
dox, OF Monroe county, Mo-, and
Miss Nolie Berry, of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Free! Free!

The drawing contest for the beau
tiful bisque dolls 10 be given away
by Geo. A. Morris, Jr., to the lucky
one will begin tomorrow and con
tinue until the evening of the oath
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Don't buy your holiday presents
until you inspect the endless variety
of goods at the Temple of Economy,
where prices meet all competition.
If J. Z. GIBBS, proprietor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Married, by Rev. J. w. Owen,
December 9Th at the residence of Mr..
Lee Gregory, Mr.. E. B. Moore and
Miss Minnie r. Sutton, both of Au.
drain county. A number of the
n~eighbors we're present and after
the ceremony all partook of a
sumptuous supper, and when they
departed for their several homes
they left for Mr.. and Mrs. Moore q
number of valuable presents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
BERNuARDT'S
BARGAINS.

Last week we offered youGent's
Fine Dressed Shirts at one dol
lar apiece. This sale will becon-
tinued for the present week, SO
that every one may avail them
selves of the opportunity. The
regular sale for this week, how
ever, in addition to the above,
WILDE foundinMen's, Boys and
Children's Pants. Have marked
these SO low that it cannot pos
sibly fail to move them off rather
quickly; SO come in time.
N. these sales we
can not charge anything, all pri-
ces being for cash. Have you
votedinth the "Church Contest?''
If not, come in and we will ex-
plain. 1t closes at end of Dec.
j. Bernhard & Co.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Seharwenka to Play at Mexico, No.
Xavier Scharwenka, the German
composer and pianist will give a re-
cital in the concert hall OF Hardin
College at Mexico, Mo-, Friday
evening, December Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

J. G. Trimble has brought divorce
proceedings for Martha d. Shotwell
against her husband, Charles Shot
well, of near Farber, this county.
The charge is wife beating. The
Sheriff is unable to find the defend
ant to serve papers on him and it is
supposed he has skipped the coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

For Rent-Two farms for rent.
Water and pasture Plentiful. Apply
to DIR. J. H. Crawford, Mexico, Mo.
wit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Horrible Accident Near New Florence
THE JEWELER.

Horrible Accident Near New Florence.
New FLORENCE, No, Dec. 12.-
Yesterday evening, while carpenters
were at work on the house of r. E.
See, several miles north of town, the
scaffold gave away and William
Dempsy tell upon a piece of broken
plank, which entered his body near
the thigh and forced itself into his
body 20 inches, passing through his
stomach. Drs. kallmeyer of this
place and Graves and Nowlin of
Montgomery made an opening into
his chest, removed the splinters and
sewed up the injured lntestines. The
man is yet living, but his death is
hourly expected.
"Presents for gentlemen are hard
to find" remarked a pretty girl
last Christmas. We determined
that such a state of affairs should
not exist this Christmas, and so
gave special attention to the selec-
ton of presents suitable for
gentlemen, both young and old.
The following list contains a larger
variety then you will find anywhere
in the city. They range in price
from 25c to $3.50. We have every
named article in great variety, new
est styles and designs: Watches,
Chains, Collar Buttons, Napkin
Rings, Canes, Charms, Scarf Pins.
Cuff Buttons, Link Buttons, Shirt
Studs, Shirt Buttons, Tie Holders,
Hat Marks, Spectacles, Soap Boxes,
Fountain Pens, Match Boxes, Stamp
Boxes, Silver Pocket Knives, Whisr
Brooms, Satchel Tags, Tooth Picks,
Emblem Pins, Opera Glasses, Eye
Glasses, Rings, Flasks, Pencils,
Book Marks, Pen Trays, Shaving
Sets, Cigar Boxes, Picture Frames.
Coffee Cups, Paper Knives and
Letter Openers.
WoRRELL, The JEwELER.
The Louisville Courier -Journa
says: With all this straining tt
force the revenues up to the level o
expenditures, there should be soms
straining TO get expenditures dowr
TO the level Of the revenues. Tit
meeting point would be somewher'
in the neighborhood of q Govern
rsnt economically administered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

See those elegantly bound books
for 25c at E. H Carter & Co.'S. Moth
ing shoddy or shelf worn among
,he,, DIT Wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
Given AWAY

To children under Il years OF age,
three beautiful bisque dolls on Dec.
%. Headquarters for holiday goods.
GEO. A. MORRIS, Jeweler,
Two Doors North Of Post Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Mr.. Warren Parker, one OF the
Prominent citizens of this couny
had slight stroke OF paralysis Sat
aday. His friends trust that he
sill shortly recover. Mr.. Parker's
iather died in Kentucky of the same
disease.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

The smoke house at the isil
burned this afternoon. Tie fire
company prevented any spread Of
the flames.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

c. A. Buckner, the druggist, will
give you the lowest prices on Amas
goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

We have cheaper books than
anybody. No such collection ever
show in Mexico.
DIT wit e. H.. CARTER
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Before you buy your Christmas
goods be sure 10 examine the stock
Of novelties at Woodbridge & Nc
Arthur's drug store. This line is
full and complete and new. You
cannot FAM 10 be pleased. There is
no place in Mexico where you can
buy handsomer presents for the
same price. Don't buy until you
have examined Woodbridge and Nc
Arthur's stock. d2t-wat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
SERVING YOUR DESSERT

SERVING YOUR DESSERT
marks the climaxo OF your Christ
mas dinner. The climax of beau
ty and elegance is seen in our
display of Jewelry, which is I'M
rivalled in Mexico. First choice
like first thoughts are brightest.
Select your holiday goods now,
have them nicely engraved and
put in Our large fire and bur-
glar proof safe until you are
ready for them. We do the fin
est enorayinU II, the citv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Leave your order for Xnaas CANDY
With E. II. Carter &c Co. Plogs,
candies are absolutely pure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Marriage license has been issued
this week to Thurston Roberts and
Clara Robinson, Of Audrain; A. E.
Hawkins and Matilda Jones, OF Au-
train; B. W. Reynolds, of Boone
county, aud Ida Nobley, of Mont
gomery; D. K. Fletcher and Bertha
Morris, of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Never before was there such a
stock of perfumes in Mexico as the
one carried this season by U. A.
Buckner, the druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Buckner will give you quantity,
quality and low pricesin the holiday
goods line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

| have 4 lots in Montgomery
CITY to trade for Mexico property,
Also $1,000 bank stock for city
property and some of the cheapest
farms on earth for sale.
dEw1t II, S. STEELE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Go to G. A. Buckner's for drugs,
perfumes, after-dinner coffee sets
and other holiday goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

There are many "plows," but
only one PIows' candy. Exclusive
ly for sale by T.. H. Carter d Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14
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On farms in Audrain County
we make a speciality OF nego-
tlatlng. We make aslowrates
as can be made. We also
make loans of Building and
Loan funds on City property
to the extent of one-half the
Value. These loans are made
Tor a definite number OF
months. Come and see US.
Yours Truly,
GUTHRiE g. GENTRY,
MEXICO, MISSOURI.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

John Dyke, the plumber, and
Miss Minnie Kelly were married on
Monday night, December 18th, at
the residence Of the brides parents
In this city by Rev. \. a. Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Call and get a McLean's almanac
for 1894 containing Hicks predic-
tons. E. S. Frost, Post-office
block. 3l-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Apply to Hopkins Il Ricketts, to
rent two story house with water and
electric light, one block from the
Public Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-12-14

Last Thursday night Mr.. D. E.
Patterson, residing Is miles north
of Mexico, was severely burned on
the face while extinguishing a fire
in his house, caused by a lampturn-
ing over. Before the fire was put
out it damaged the house to the
amount of SIS and a bed was burn
ed up. Mrs. Monroe, a sister of
Mrs. Patterson, was badly burned
on the hands while assisting Mr.. P.
in extinguishing the flames. The
loss was covered by insurance.