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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
RUSH HILL ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, Nov. 2.-Rev
Rice, of Laddonia, filled his ap
pointment at the Baptist church
Sunday.
George w. Petty came near losing
his house last week by fire. J. c.
Maxwell saved it from burning tt
the ground. 1t was set on fire by
his little boy while the folks were
away from home. He was hunting
his slate and went up stairs to looi
in the closet and it was so dark thai
the little fellow struck a match and
set fire to some rolls of cotton bat.
ting. But quick work saved the
house..
S. Noples and his son-in law Mr.
Bell, of Galloway county was here
last week on business.
]. 7. Johnson and Joe Stillwell
shipped two car loads of cattle and
one load of hogs to Chicago Sunday
Roll McNama shipped one car load
of cattle also.
Van Roberts will likely start for
Las Vegas: N. NJ, in a few days to
look after his fortune.
Miss Mamie Clark went to Lad
donia to assist Mr.. and Mrs. Collins
in their school as they are both i'll.
The marriage bells are ringing in
the north part of town but we fear
Jim will hear the COW bells before a
week.
Geo. w. Slavens having sold his
property last week will probably
build here again soon.
The large part of the farmers in
this locality have dug big ponds
but cannot wait for rain so they are
digging wells and the most of them
are finding good supply of water
at depth of about 40 feet.
"Why is it that merchants in Rush
Hill are not selling more goods than
they do?" Because there is no one
here in the grain business.
Bob Davidson made bis regular
trip to Rush Hill Monday and was
riding a fine wheel. Bob is a hus-
tier and rides we'll for a beginner.
Rush Hill is greatly in need of a
public well and could have one if it
was pushed by some one.
Who will be the first to start
hardware store here. There is good
opening now.
The social at Robert Painters on
Monday night was largely attended
and it was named the "Big Three"
as a start for the season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
BEAN CREEK ITEMS.

Correspondence of the LEDGER.
BEAN CREEK, Mo-, Nov 22.-The
Bean Creek Literary Society met
last night at Z 80 with very good
attendance. The programme was
of the proper length and well rem
dered. The question discussed was
Resolved, "That it was better for &
young man thirty years ago, thar
at the present day" 1t was de
cided by the judges that it was bet
ter for young man thirty year
| ago, for three reasons, to get mar
ried, to make fortune and to be
come aChristian.
The Bean Creek Hustler, reat
by Miss Emma Lierheimer, of th'
Champion Society, was quite a sue
cess.
The Bean Creek "Sif,er," reat
by Misses Julia Sullivan and Tin,
Duffey, was the feature of the eve
ming. Words are inadequate to de
describe the excellency of that pa
Iper. All that remains for Us to say
is that we sincerely hope the mex
| will rank as high. The subject 70
Issue next Friday is: Resolved
! ''That a young man must be wort
| one thousand dollars before be ca
| procure marriage license. " Ever
, body invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Majestic Range.

They are going fast. We have
sold more ranges in Mexico thar
any city in the State in the same
length of time. Don't put this mat
ter off; remember orly 25 will bt
placed upon our advertising plan
Remember the price is the same az
at our factory and the Maiestics eact
and every one are fully guaranteed
by the factory as well as by me.
You make no mistake; come IL
and join the happy 20.
G. l.. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Foot Rail Thanksgiving.

The interest in foot ball is rapidly
ON the increase in this country.
In the East the colleges are all
afire with enthusiasm and the ex-
citement is spreading to the cities
and towns. At the recent game IN
New York between Yale and Penn
sylvania, the gate fees amounted to
$50, 900. The enthusiasm is be-
ginning to arise in the west and
much interest is felt in the Thanks.
giving games throughout the coun'
try. The game to be played in
Mexico on that day beyond doubt
will be the best ever played in the
State between the Cadets OF the
Missouri Military Academy and the
Smith Academy. There should
be a large attendance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
LADDONIA ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, November 90
Mrs. Lora Belts, of Rush Hill, is
spending few days with relatives.
Mrs. Nettie Burch, of Corder, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hampton.
Miss Minnie Rice went to Indiana
last Friday to spend the winter with
relatives.
Mrs. Maud Green is spending a
few days in Illinois
The presiding elder of the negro
conference of the NJ. E. Church
held quarterly meeting here Satur-
day and Sunday. He is we'll ed
ucated and preached an excellent
sermon.
Preaching yesterday at the o. S.
Presbyterian Church by the pastor,
Elder Erwin. His subject was
Seeking Our Own" Each class
of persons seek those that are con-
genial. 1t is so in lodges, institutes
and associations and likewise the
evil seek evil associations, while
the Christians love the society of
the good.
Preaching at the Christian Church
by Ed. c. C. Hill. His subject in
the evening was "What Shall We
Do to Be Saved" He said faith,
repentance and baptism ware essen
tial to our salvation" The question,
What shall [ do to be saved, was
asked only three times in the Bible,
and answered according to the need
of the questioner. Water itself
would do no good, but as a COM
mand to baptism it had to be full
niIed to gain salvation.
Mr.. Thomas Clark. and Miss
Fannie SDedagar were united in
marriage yesterday at the BRIDES
home by Ed. c. G. Hill. The
brides many friends wish her and
her husband happy voyage through
life.
The protracted meeting held by
Doctor Pearson and Ed. Oaks clos
ed last Saturday. A church was
and there were several
We hope our protracted meetings
will not be followed by SO much
controversy as those of Mexico.
To much theology often crowds out
christianity and seldom conyinces
anyone that thew are wrong.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
WEST END WAIFS.
Correspondents of the Ledger.

ICorrespondence OF the Ledger.
CoTToNwooD SPRINGS, No., Nov
21.-A religious wave has recently
swept over this locality. Quite 6
number of our best citizens have
united with the Chistian Church al
Mexico.
Col. Cushman Glenn, big race
horse man from Lexington, KY,
and . brother of Capt. Glenn will
arrive here this week with string
of horses to go into winter quarters
at the fair grounds.
Mack Glenn bought a race filly
of Red Bill Harrison, paying a good
sum of money for her. She's a
daisy and no mistake.
One of our boys escorted a GER
tain young lady to church the other
evening and gently remarked to
said young lady that he wished very
much to find a wife, and in the way
of inducements, said ne was a
horse trainer, clear out of sight,
was getting $40 a month end was
expecting another string of horses
to manage at an early date. The
young lady is seriously considering
the matter and will give him an
answer on Christmas day.
Many of our farmers are gather
ing and cribbing their corn.
Our thanks are due to our old
friend J. r. Creasey, formerly of
this vicinity, but now of Nokomis,
Ill.,, for fine large crate of black
haws. "Uncle" John is known as
"the hero of Ghost Hollow" He
is in the dairy business at Nokomis
and is doing we'll.
Bob Hooten has about completed
his barn and vegetable house. These
structures have all the modern i'm
provements.
Uncle Bill Crowson, of Galloway
county, is visiting the family of
Maj. B. F. Bradley.
Mr.. James Kanatzer, living on
the farm of the late C. J. Settle,
while boring for water near Syca-
more Springs, just in the rear of
Logan Bybee's farm, at the depth
of six feet struck a good vein of
coal. He also struck a fine stream
of water. MIR. Kanatzer is an ex-
perienced miner and says there is
no question but his farm is under
laid with coal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

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. If you desire to
sell your farm let me know it.
will make it my business, spend
time and money to find you a
buyer. If l 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,
H. r. Warden,
Office Opposite Ringo Hotel,
Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
TULIP NEWS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
TULIP, Mo-, Nov. 20.-E. T.
Dinkle bought to-day between 800
and 900 turkeys, 100 geese and
about 200 chickens. If any town
in the State of equal size with Tulip
can beat this we would like to hear
from them.
Mrs. J. T. Kirgin, who has been
dangerously i'll with typhoid fever and
congestion of the stomach, is at
this writing thought to be out OF
danger.
Henry Fountain, who has been
down five weeks with typhoid fever,
is still confined to his room. The
fever having gone to his leg he is
doing as well as could be expected.
Stock water is getting very scarce
and if it don't rain soon farmers will
be compelled to locate their stock on
the streams where water can be had.
Miss Ida John and her Brother
Guy, of Holiday, and Mrs. Mildred
Kirby, of north of town, visited in
Tulip last Sunday.
w. E. Johnson, who is attending
Barnes Medical College, st. Louis,
will spend Thanksgiving at home
with his parents.
Mrs. Jane Hoyle, just north ol
Tulip, will have a sale Dec. 2 tc
dispose of her surplus stock.
Some parties from Moberly and
Madison were here trying to buy The
blacksmith shop. The stand here
is one Of the best in the county anc
the smiths seem to know it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Stock Shipments.

John X. Brown one car load oi
sheep to Chicago.
w. r. Potts one car load of cat
tie from Thompson to Chicago.
J. r. Hamilton one car load of
sheep to the National Stock Yards.
J. A. Potts will ship three car
loads of cattle toChicago tomorrow.
Browning Bros. two car loads oi
cattle and one of hogs to the National
Stock Yards.
Mrs. Fl. A. Lawder shipped one
car load of sheep to the National
Stock Yards yesterday.
O. P. Henderson, shipped one
car load of horses and jacks to He
bron, Neb., yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The Post-office Department al
Washington City saves the blanks
sent there by the Postmasters
throughout the country and then
blocks and sends them out to be used
as "scratch" paper, that is blank
on one side to be used for figuring,
Immediately after the war John w
Mckee, father of James Mckee, was
Postmaster here. Last week the
Postmaster here made requisitior
for some scratch paper and it was {
strange coincidence for a sheet o
paper to come back here which haf
been signed from this office by Nc
Kee as a requisition for money ordel
blanks over twenty years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The residence and house furniture
of w. M. Kingcade, who lived about
four miles Southeast Of Mexico, was
totally destroyed by fire at 1 O'Clock
Sunday night. Mr.. Kingcade was
awakened by the roof falling in.
The fire is supposed to have caught
from a defective fue and was insur-
ed with ]. d. Tucker & Son for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
First N. E. Church Revival.

First N. E. Church Revival.
The meeting was greatly intensi.
hed last evening by large attend
anee and greater interest. The
singing was truly refreshing and
freely participated in by the large
audience present. The sermon by
Rev. J. M. Leidy, Evangelist from
Illinois, was scholarly presentation
OF the truth. He held his hearers
spell-bound, while he discussed
Paul's wonderful text: Therefore
knowing the terror of the Lord. we
persuade men"-2 Cor. 5:11.
Among other things the speaker
said: There is a habit of deprecia-
ting and smoothing over the mai
esty OF God, concerning His punish
ment OF the wicked. God is love vet
He hates sin with a perfect hatred.
This knowledge is faithfully por-
trayed in Gods word, when the
Apostle says: knowing therefore
the terror of the Lord" This knowi-
edge is of two kinds.
First. External evidence. The
Bible reveals it.
Second. Eternal evidence. Pos
sessed only by those who have be-
lleved. Outof our knowledge regard
ing this great truth, we persuade
men. Proof ofthis knowledge is that
the believer, who persuades, is
united to God. "For | know in
whom l have believed and am per.
suaded." The knowledge that con-
victs of sin comes to every heart.
"And when He is come; He will
reprove the world of sin and of
righteousness and of judgment. The
Holy Ghost convicts. Gods power
Is felt and acknowledged and all
yield to Him sovereign authority.
Not so when we differ politically for
we almost invariably "agree to disa-
gree' and yet accord each other the
courtesy of honest conviction. The
idea of persuasion is:
First. To persuade from sin, as
representatives of Christ. This i'll
cludes in itself that all who do this, |
are in a safe position themselves.
Saved by the grace of God. The
blind cannot lead the blind, for if
they undertake to do so, truth will
come to ruin.
Second. To persuade to Christ. |
Because He is the only life-giver.
He alone can cleanse the heart and
purify the soul. He is the great
burden bearer of mankind.
Persuasion is the embodiment o |
love, and all who love will persuade.
Some author has said "a noble woman
worker: God has in no case given
His grace to any individual or His
light and truth to an individual soul, |
without holding that soul response |
BILE for communicating that light and |
grace to others" knowledge brings
knowing the terror
of the Lord we persuade men,
The speakers illustrations were
fine and riveted the attention OF the |
large audience on the sermon. The |
discourse was strong, edifying and |
helpful. The afternoon meeting is |
being we'll attended. A chorus
choir is being organized and the bat
tie will be pushed forward with all
enthusiasm of soul and heart. Come |
friends, and help rs in the good
work. You will receive a hearty |
welcome. Six asked for prayers last |
evening. Service tonight at 7:30.
All are invited to our time of soul
feasting at 2:30 p. m. every after
noon this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Central Lodge Offers,

The following officers have beel
elected for the ensuing term by Cen
trail Lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ.
of Audrain county -
Jas. "a. Craig--W. NJ.
R.G Casters. W.
Jasi G. Crawford-J. w.
Dennis Fields-Treasurer.
Chas. MISUNDERSTANDING.
J. S. SnidoW--S. ID.
Donelson-J. d.
T. S. Wisdom-Steward.
Ed. Mallory-Steward.
Threldkeld-Tyler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
A yaluabIe Article,

| Sunday, November 20, the kan-
sas City Times will begin the publi-
cation of a series of articles which
it has prepared with great care, OF
| which it is justly proud and each OF
which will be of inestimable value
to its readers. For the past six
weeks staff correspondent of the
the Times has been in Washington
collecting data for a thorough re-
view of all the government depart
ments. The first of these articles
the Postoffice department-wiIl run
Sunday, the Goth inst, as anonunc-
ed. 1t viii make about one and
one hall pages.
In preparing these stories special
care was taken to make them not
only instructive, but entertaining.
Facts are frightened by anecdote-
figures by gossip. Into the work
and methods of the departments
the correspondent has entered in
detail. He will so tell the story
that any man OF Intelligence can COM
prehend it. He will describe the
personal appearance and character
istics of the head of each portfolio,
and of each of his principal assist
ants. He will tell the cost of rum
mig the departments, where money
is saved and where it is needlessly
expended. He viii draw compari-
sons and show, by its work, that in
the selection of his CabinetMr. Cleve-
land exercised that same business
sense that has ever marked his adj
ministratIon.
In the first article will be dis
cribed an hour with Mr.. Bissell
while receiving visitors-applicants
for office, men with complaints,
men with patents and men with
wheels in their heads. Mysteries
of the dead letter office will be
cleared away; methods of prevent
ing swindles will be explained;
duties of each division will be set
forth; anecdotes will be related, il
Illustrating the trials of Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General Max
we'll, who is called the "headsman."
In fact, nothing that goes to make
up an interesting narrative will be
omitted.
Thse articles will be of greet
value to all visitors to Washington,
and especially to gentlemen who go
there seeking office. They will be
published in the Sunday and week.
ly Times and each will be worth
the price of years subscription.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Miss Miriam Saunders to be Married
We are in receipt of the following
wedding invitation:
E. P. Stults, Miriam ], Saunders
ceremony at the home Of the bride
556 Hill Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Thursday, Nov. 30th, at 3 80 pm
At home after December 9th, Need
les, Cal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
The Davis Coal Mine.

C. C. Davis is now paying out
something over $3.50 per week fol
labor in his coal mine, which he is
fast developing. He says he is pre-
pared now to furnish all the Goa
to be used in Mexico Our bust
ness men and citizens should pat
ronize this local industry. 1t viii
be worth thousands and thousands
of dollars to Mexico every year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
The MaipsIic.

Ferris hardware store has been
crowded all day long with people
who have been examining the Ma
jestic ranges, which are on exhibition
and in active operation in that store.
A force of accommodating clerks
under the management of c.. E.Hil-
ton and G. l.. Ferris are kept busy
explaining the fine points of this
range. No matter whether you want
to buy or not be sure to call and see
| them. 1t will pay YOU.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
IMPROVEMENT
In Market Facilities at the st. Louis
National Stock Yard,

The extensive establishments OF
the Messrs. Nelson, Morris d Co.,
and Swift d Co., are now making
large additions for the purpose OF
slaughtering and packing hogs.
These improvements will be in
operation by the first of the year,
perhaps sooner, and with the East
st. Louis Packing & Provision Co. IS
plant, will give to this market three
pork packing houses with a com:
bined capacity of six or ten thous-
and hogs per day.
These conditions, coupled with
the shipping, local and interior de-
mands will make it clear to the
trade that the market named is
splendidly equipped to satisfactorily
handle all the hogs that may go
there. 1t can scarcely be expected
that the same high range of prices
will prevail that obtained last year;
but with the apparent shortage in
the supply of hogs to be marketed,
and the greatly increased slaughter
ing and packing demand, it is an
.ticipated that good, strong prices
will rule, and that active clearance
of arrivals will be made.
The number of calves and sheep
now slaughtered there is simply
phenominal compared with the past,
and these departments of the trade
show large daily increased numbers
received, sold, slaughtered and dis
tributed. This market has demon
strated in highly satisfactory man.
ner its strength in handling all kinds
of cattle, including everything from
"Canner" cow to the finest export
steer.
the St. Louis National Stock
Yards Market has the strong, united
support of the entire trade centred
there, and with all these excellent
qualities and conditions to recon-
mend it, those interested invite ship
pers to consi gn their live stock to
that point, feeling confident of being
able to render satisfactory service
and profitable returns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
The largest picture frame M

The largest picture frame manu-.
factory in the West is located al
Martinsburg, this county. N. M.
Friedman is the proprietor. II il
operated by steam, employs fifteen
or twenty hands and the goods are
shipped all over the United States
and Canada. Mr.. Friedman owns
his business place and has recently
erected one OF the several handsome
residences of that town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

and you II see what your feet require We
don t require though, any individual to ex.
anime our stock. but considerations of com
fort and economy make il necessary that every
individual should inspect our goods. Don /
make yourself conspicuous by eccentricities in
footwear which may be novelties, but not of a
desirable kind. All our SHOES are of the latest
STYLE and so cheap that you re walking on
Economy Road when you buy them. We have
every variety or shoes for business or pleasure
Tor l-dles, men and children. All our shoes for
that matter are for pleasure, because they fit
so we'll and easily that it IS pleasure to wear
them. We sell the best s.. 80 Welt Extension
sole shoe for ladies in this city. Try pair and
you will wear no other. They are unsurpas sed
for comfort and service
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

William Bradley, Of this city, has
accepted position with lucrative
salary to travel in Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas for the P. A. Bal
com Geyserite Toilet Soap Co., o1
Denver, Colorado. This company
is one es the largest concerns in tbs
West, necessitating four large fac
tories with several hundred EN-
ployes to supply the demand. VIII
has an established reputation as
salesman, and ia having great sue
cuss, and is to t,e congratulated b.
his friends on his prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

James Stockton, deputy Sheriff
of Boone county was in this city to-
day en- route to Jefferson City. He
had in charge Ed. Fisher, colored,
who he was taking to the peniten-
tiary to serve 5 years sentence for
assault with intent TO kill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The following new subscribers to
the Weekly LEDGER were obtained
at Martinsburg last week; G. K
Canterbury, ]. 7. Roach, II. A
Overbagh, Steve Beuseher, G. J
Selhorst, j. 7. Arens, Wesley Mich
OILS, j. S. Yelton, J. Fl. Bane, j. s
Hill, G. r. Schuhr and w. A
paarv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Read It-It's Short.

It tells the story. My best cab.
met work will be 81 per dozen.
and guaranteed to be the best il
the city. See samples now ready.
A. J. BRUCE,
d&wtf 161a Post Office block,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

WANTED-Reliable men to sell
our choice and hardy Nursery Stock,
and Seed Potatoes, full and com,
plete line. Many varieties can only
be obtained through US. Commits.
sion or salary paid weekly, and
promptly. Exclusive and choice o1
territory given. Don't delay, write
at once for terms.
ALLEN NURSERY Co., Rochester,
n. Y. 29.w-20-t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Prof. L. ?. st. Clair, Presi dent of
Christian College of Columbia, died
yesterday of consumption. His
remains were taken to Illinois for
burial this afternoon. The school
will continue in charge of his widow
and brother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

J. McD. Trimble, formerly OF
Mexico, has been appointed Special
Judge In the Kansas City Safety
Deposit and Savings Bank cases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The City Marshal at Roodhouse
captured horse thief at McCredle,
No., this week. The thief stole a
horse in Illinois and came over to
Missouri, passing through Mexico
Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Talk about financial stringency, l
encountered man the other day
who was SO hard up he couldn't
pay his respects.