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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
Mrs. Alley aarre,, Dead.

Mrs, sallie r. Garrett. the ha-
loved wife of Mr., Alley Garrett, for
many years an esteemed resident of
Mexico, died shertly after II a. N.
monday, surrounded by her loving
family and friends. She had been
I'll Tor about three weeks and il ia
supposed inflammation of the bowels
was the Immediate eause of her
death, Mrs, Garrett was a good
woman, a kind and loving wife and
mother, Besides a grief-strieken
husband she leaves the following
children, ranging from sixteen to
less than two years Of age. Fannie,
Joseph, Gerald, Camilla, Columbia,
Mary, zenas and Amega. Mrs,
Garrett was a daughter of James
caathorn, of Molino, where she re-
sided until she married MIR, Garrett
about eighteen years ago. She was
also q sister OF Mrs. s. E. Kendall
OF the eastern portion of the county.
The deceased was about forty-two
years old and long since united with
the old Baptist Church. There were
no regular funeral services, it be.
ing the wishes of the deceased and
MIR. Garrett that the burial be made
without the funeral ceremony. The
bsreft family has the sympathy of a
wide circle OF friends in Mexico and
the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, No., March 7.-Mr.
Coach, Of Green Lawn, will move
to Santa Fe this week.
James Bates has bought Henry
Hurd's house and lot and also a
house and eight acres of land from
| Will Norman.
Santa Fe real estate is on the
boom and all persons desiring to To-
cate in a live town should come to
Santa Fe.
C. w. Tanner will go to st. Louis
tomorrow to lay in a stock of goods
for the spring trade.
Quite a number of persons from
this vicinity viii take in the Worlds
Fair next summer.
Prot. F. M. Brashears has a class
of forty music pupils at South Forl
church.
Some of our farmers are SOWING
oats. We think there will be a larg,
acreage sown. JULIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
GOV. sTosR WILL aIvE RswARp
For The Capture Of The Maraerers Of
Edwin nrewn-Dr. Brswn Grisf.
stricken.

DR., A, Il. Brown, Of Laddonia
brother OF Edwin b, Brown, whs
was murdered in St, Louis LAS
week, was in Mexico Monday while
returning from Jefferson City. Ht
had been to the capital to see Gov
Stone regarding a reward beini
offered for bis brothers. murderers
The Governor viii offer s300 ant
this with The amounts offered by thu
G, Il A, Railroad and the Liv.
Stock Exchange at the Stock Yard,
at st, Louis and Chicago will make
$2,40o that will 60 to the party whs
captures the murderers.
The Coroner's inquest was con
eluded Sunday without eliciting any
Information that would lead to tn.
identity Of the murderers, and th,
several persons arrested on sus
picion were released.
DIR. Brown takes his brother
death exceptionally hard. He hat
not rested since he received the aw'
full news. He will spend his tims
hunting for the murderers until they
are captured. The large rewards
awaiting the person who furnishes
information that will lead TO the ar
rest OF the guilty parties insure
vigorous search by the sharp-eyed
detectives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
AUxVASSE ITEMS.

C~srrsspondencs Of the Ledger.
AuxvAssE, No., March III
Doss and children visited in Mexico
Sunday.
Geo. Craighead returned hom.
Saturday from Wellsville where hi
has been on business.
At the Black sale everything solo
well except horses. The fine stall
lion, Col. Stephens, was sold te
George Craig at the price of $3.50.
Jim Pierce, of st. Louis, is visit,
ing near here.
R. o. Waters, formerly motor.
man on a st. Louis electric car,
has returned to his home near Bach.
elor.
A good many people went to the
stock sale at Fulton Monday.
Jack Swon, while at work al
the mill, got one of his fingers cut
off.
Joe McAffe, of Slater, visited
home folks overSunday and returned
Monday.
Ben Dillon returned Saturday
from Franklin County, Va, where
he had been to see his parents.
Henry 0. Craig has moved from
Benton City. He will make bis
home near Mexico.
JoeRonn purchased the old black
smith shop from T. B. Hassler, pay
ing $640. BEN Double.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
LADDONIA ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger

| Correspondence Of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, March miss
Edna Griggsby has been employed
to teach the spring term of the eau
thorn school.
Joe Feltzer, a young man living
north of town, is very low with the
consumption. He p~rofessed religion
last week and was immersed by
Ed. C. C. Hill.
Mrs. Asa Underwood, formerly
of Laddonia, has a millinery store
at Ashley, Mo. Her many friends
here wish her success.
Mr.. C. Werner and family have
moved to Martinsburg. They were
excellent citizens and we hate to
lose such.
The negro school gave a exhibi-
ton at Stevens hall last Friday
night. 1t was well attended.
Last week we had more than our
share of agents. There were five
here working in the interest of the
Pettis County Investment Co. 1t
will surely succeed if all the agents
are like Mr.. Fred Gates. He is one
of the greatest, the smoothest, most
fluent, most plausible takers we
have heard.
DR.. Brown received the sad news
last Friday of the murder Of his
brother, Mr.. E. Brown, who lived in
St. Louis. Mr.. Brown was return
ing home at night when the men
accosted him knocking him down
and robbing him of his watch Two
men ran to Mr.. Browns assistance
and the robbers fed without getting
any money. He only lived a few
moments after being taken home.
Mr.. J. w. Reed, formerly of Lad
donia, but who was in business the
last month in Hazen, Ark, died in
Little Rock the first of last week
and was buried there the Tuesday
following. He had been a member
of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church since early manhood and
was a Christian gentleman, making
friends wherever he has lived. His
family have the ~sincerest sympathy
of their friends here. He leaves a
wife and son, E. L. Reed, formerly
cashier of the bank here, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nellie Barr, Of Perry. His
family were all with him during his
sickness.
They have really commenced
work on the mill and we believe
Laddonia will soon have a first-class
mill.
Walter Pearson, of Vandalia, WIS.,
ted relatives here yesterday.
Mrs. Bybee returned yesterday
from a visit in st. Louis.
Mrs. Alpha Roberts has bought
Mrs. McGee's millinery store.
Mr.. Noah Mitchell and family re.
turned home from Iowa last week
where they made a two weeks visit.
| ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
PRAIRIE E E

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Mo-, March T.
R. N. West has the brag field o.
corn. 1t contains twelve acres anc
was cut up in the fall. He hat
shucked out enough to average &C
bushels to the acre and he is moi
through yet.
Miss Mamie Reagan spent last
week visiting friends here.
Mrs. B. Barrett and children
passed through Prairie View going
to her new home at Farber last Fri.
day.
Mrs. Cant, mother of Green Cant,
had a cancer taken off her wrist last
fall and it is returning and she il
having It treated again. Mr.
Giants father is in very poor health,
too.
MIR. and Mrs. a. Patton have gone
TO housekeeping on their farm pur'
chased from MIR. johnson, who has
moved to Paris.
There were eight brides and grooml
at the Chapel on the fourth Sunday
Cad Crockett commenced to hau
lumber for his new house last week
John Foddy is building a tenanI
house for A. Lanmore.
Charley Renie is able to be on
again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
Electric Light Works Rebuilt.

Lttctric LixHt WOKE
Messrs. Wardell, McCully & Ru-
hey, who have bought the Mexico
electric light plant, are going TO 70.
erect the same this spring. The new
plant will likely be located along
the line of the railroad and will be
one of the largest and most complete
in the state. These gentlemen are
enterprising active business men
and will do everything in their
power to forward the best interests of
this city, where they have invested
so much capital. Except for the
sickness of MIR. Rubey these i'm
provements would have been made
sooner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
The New Town Of skinner.

The new town established IL
miles northeast of Mexico will Be
called Skinner and will likely have
a Post Office within the next few
weeks. A new blacksmith and
wood shop has been put up by Mr..
Lipkie on ground belonging to Nh.
Bruce across the street from the
store. A large new church will also
soon be erected on Mr.. Brucs's
ground. This little village will be
OF great benefit to that part of the
country and viii enhance the value
OF real estate materially.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondents Of the Ledger.
BENTON Cry, Mo-, March I've
attended a surprise party at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs. Alez
Paris last night. A large crowd
was present and all enjoyed them.
selves.
Miss Jennie Miller, who has beer
visiting Mr. Painter and wife, return
ed home Sunday.
Mr.. VIII Wright, of near Prairie
View, is visiting s. o. Wright and
family this week.
TIL Jones, our cattle king, bought
sixty head of choice young cattle
last week.
D. r. Erisman and James Kirk
patrick are on the sick list thii
week.
D. H. Collard has commenced
his new hotel. 1t will soon be com
pleted.
We prophesied some time since
that there would be two weddings in
this vicinity soon. One has taker
place; the other we presume will be
a matter of record before we report
again. We extend congratulations
in advance.
Obie Wright will give 600 red ap'
pies to know who told his fathel
that he took two young ladies to tht
party Monday night, as his father
ordered him not to take but one fol
fear he would break another buggy
spring. Boys, you ought not to tel
stories out of school.
MISS WHITTIER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
TaE SENATE AND U


WASHINGTON, D. c., March L.
The roll call Of the new Senate shows
A Democrats, 80 Republicans, /
Populist, | Independent, 1 Farm
ers' Alliance and 8 -acanciee. Two
of these vacancies have been tenn
porarily filled by appointments in
Montana and Wyoming.
It is barsly possible that the three
vacancies win be eventually filled by
the election Of Republicans. The
Senate then, even with the eombin,
ed forcee Of the Populists, would
still be a tie, with Vice. President
Stevenson holding the controlling
vote. The House is composed d
217 Democrats, 1913 Republicans,
Third Partyi cts and 2 vacancies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
GET YOUR HORSES READY.

Clark 4 Potts Sale or Fancy Sad.
dlers ana DRIVERS April Is to 20.
The reputation which Mexico en-.
joys as a horse market extends all
over the country. This is especially
so as to saddle and harness horses,
Clark & Potts sale of fancy saddle
and harness horses attracted a large
number Of buyers last year from
Chicago, Pittsburg, Indianapolis, st.
Louis and other points and as a con.
sequence stiff figures were obtained
for all frst-class animals. Match
teams, which brought extraordinary
prices, are going to Paris, France.
The buyers will be well represented
at this year sale and the indications
are that there will be no trouble te
obtain good prices for good horses,
1t is important, however, thai both
the saddlers and drivers be in good
condition. Send to Clark & Potts
at once for entry blanks. 48-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Although DR.. Johnson's Chloride
of Gold Institute for the cure of the
whiskey and tobacco habits has only
been open q few days there have
been quite a number Of applicants
for treatment. This institute prom
ises to be Of great benefit to the pub
lie. Patients taking treatment ar
progressing finely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
Letter List.

LctteF LlSts
Bertha Adams, Hammer Allphen,
Pebble Alexander, Annie M. At
kinson, Baker Barnes, B. Basket,
Lucy Barrow, Rebecca Drinks, E.
M. Boyer, Mamie Baaz, Gusta
Brown, Hattie Coleman, Felix
Coste, T. G.. Cole, Willis Combs,
Patima Davis, c. G. Day, Elizabeth
Duvany, Mrs. John Finn, George
Tanning, Ben Greegs, Lena Glover,
Reuben Graves, Lasel Griffin, John
A. Gardell (2), VIM. Hurd, Mrs,
E. Holden, Mrs. Erna johnson,
Rosa Kilgore, Noalie Lee, D. E.
Moore, VIM. Montgomery, DR..
Tho. Milen, T. l.. NUNS, Virrenia
Night, Miss M. o. Payne, J. F.
Robbins, Peter Roberts, Bell Stuart,
Robt. A. snapp, Mrs. Mack, T. E
Smith, J. II. Shock, Cynthia G,
Toalson, Char. Tinsan, Barney
Whalen, Sherwood Woolery, Mollie
Williams, Nit Williams, R. D,
White, Mary H. Wilson, frankie
Watts, Miss E. N. Washington, Ids
MCGEE, Henry McNerney, ]. Il,
McGee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

We are sorry to know that W. e.
|rhell, son of Judge ]. T.. Shell, has
gid his fine property near Rowena
nd will 60 to Oklahoma to- locate.
ue Is one of the most successful
9e1ng farmers and stock raisers In
% county and viii come back to
zedrain. They all do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Miss Nina Boatman, who has been
attending a school Of stenography
in Kansas City, has returned home
and accepted a position with at
torney L. P. Cigler and Josh T.
Bunton, constable. She is a bright
Young lady and very proficient.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

In the daily and weekly LEDGER
will be found the advertisement OF
DIR. Still, of the American School OF
Osteopathy, located at Kirksville.
A lsrge number OF our people have
been treated by DR.. Still with quite
beneficial results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

When the protracted meeting be-
gun at the Methodist Church in
Montgomery City, Revs. Reynolds
and Jackson were given the names
Of seventy-eight persons to be prayed
to-. When the meeting closed an
even dozen of this number were con-
yeYted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
n,ek smith sells For e7Oo.

Dick Smith, 2:17, sorrel geldine
by Luke Brodhead, dam by Rock.
away, sold yesterday at Lexington,
XIV. for 500 to John T. Hughes Of
that city. Dick Smith belonged tc
the Harrisons of Auxvasse, who
bought him from DR.. Howard, o.
Fulton, for % 600. Five Thousand
dollars was offered for the horse
while owned by the Messrs. Har.
r;eor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

A son of Oscar Hostetter, who is
= son-in-law of NJ. r. 4. Biggs, Of
his county, died suddenly near Far
.ner Sunday. He was about fifteen
,sars old and a bright lad, popular
Nth all who knew him. His death
must have been tie result of heart
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

In the Weekly LEDGER will be
found the advertisement of Pasqueth
& Son, harness makers. This firm
is better prepared than ever to ac-
commodate trade and defes COM
petition in prices and guarantees
the quality of all goods sold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
F.. IL l.. Union.

Pleasant Valley F. & L. U. will
meet March IS, 1898. Ali the MEM
beers are earnestly requested to be
present. as there is important bust
ness to be transacted.
G. L. PHILLIPS, Pres.
g.. g.. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

A Democratic lady in northeast
Mexico would not set her hens until
she heard the LEDGER cannon an
aounce the Inauguration of a Demo
cratic President. She wanted Cleye-
land luck.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
H0ODer.D0ty.


Mr.. GIN. Hooper, Of this county
and Miss ANIMAL oty;a charming ant
lovable young lady of Saline county
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony March 2, 1893, by Rev.
Jesse. The bride was formerly Of thil
county but she and her sister went t.
live at their brothers, wko is the tel
egraph operator at Mt. Leonard. The
groom went to the place Wednesday
evening. He and lady returned te
C~entralia on the noon train Thurs
day. The marriage took place al
the residence of Charles Threlkeld.
The attendants were Miss Annie
Threlkeld and Mr.. Charles Doty,
brother of the bride. The young
folks then went to Mr.. JohnWilson'
where they were welcomed by a host
of friends. After the usual form Of
congratulations had been heartily
given all were invited out to an ele.
CANT supper. They are now visiting
friends and relatives and will reside
on the old Doty farm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hooper start out on the voyage Of
life with the best wishes of many
friends and relatives who take great
pleasure in extending hearty con-
gratulations. A FRIEND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

l will be able to supply the de-
mand from now on. It does the
work well; saves half the labor;
don't wear the clothes. One sent
anywhere for So, the price. For
sale by. Robertson's hardware store
Lupton Furniture Co., Ricketts, &
Emmons, Thos. F. Roden. Manu-.
featured by Daniel & Bro. Agents
wanted. Territory of Galloway,
Lincoln, Montgomery, Warren and
St. Charles for sale.
VIM. HANLEY, Agent,
49-4tw-6td Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

II. E.. Miller, of Laddonia, is the
first patient to attend the Choloride
of Gold Institute, OF this city. This
Institute is being conducted with R,
Ell. johnson as president. Mr.. Mil.
Ter began the treatment last Thurs.
day, took his last drink on Friday
and is doing splendidly. We are
confident that this, Institute will
work great good in the land. Quite
a number are arranging to attend.
The tobacco and whisky treatment
never fail.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Mrs. E.. B. Watson is home from
Kansas City and is entertaining her
sister, Hollis Hope, also Mr.. Wat
sons sister, Miss Tilla Watson.
Miss Watson is from Bowling Green
and Miss Hope from Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Butter LaForce and wife, after a
pleasant visit to Mexico friends and
relatives, have returned to their
home in Kansas CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Five years ago Mrs. Rufus Hisey
nan q needle into her finger while
ssRing. The needle worked up
into her arm and has been bothering
her ever since, but it came out a
day or so ago near the elbow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Miss Ida Spencer, of Laddonia has
Just received a full line of millinery,
Id gloves, corsets, thread, dress
lining, lace, face powder and per-
hume. Go and see her nice line OF
goods. Dressmaking to order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Marriage licenses were granted
this week to C. D.. Crosswhite, OF
Randolph county, and Mrs. Ger
rard, of Audrain county; also to
VIM. r. Ballew, of Boone county,
and Sarah R. stauffer, of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Montgomery City has more pretty
ladies' than any town of its size in
Missouri. 1t is hardly probable
hat this will be contradicted, al
though it will go nightly against
he Judgment of some of our esteem
Cd neighbor1ng cities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

w. P. Alberts was in Mexico to-
day. He is thinking of coming
back to this city to go into business
again. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

James Forley, of Winchester, ILL.,.
and Miss Viola Detienne, of Van
dalia, have been issued license by
Recorder Minor to marry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Thirty-one years ago on March 8,
Gus Atkinson informs US, be
was signal operator in the naval en-
counter at Hampton Roads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Ricketts, & Hopkins, real estate
agents, sold J. A. Potts lots just
north of the Public Square to K. II.
Alien
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

For a good smoke try one Of our
popular brands. 49-w2wdlH
WOODBRIDGE d McARTHUR,
Sues to DoBYNs II GIBBS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

See advertisement Of public sale
tr A. J. Rodgers in the Weekly
LEDGER. This sale takes place on
March Ia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
Jury Hung.

In the case of Bob Davis, who
was tried for vagrancy in Squire
Winscutt's court Saturday, the Jury
hung, two being for conviction and
four for acquittal. The penalty in
the case of yagrancy is that the
mans services shall be sold to the
highest bidder for six months. The
jury was composed of Joseph Bot
kin, G. C. Davis, Jas. billiard, S. NJ.
Gilbert, A. M. Harrison and J. B.
Harrison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Miss Mary Smith and Mr.. D. A.
Mcdowell were married at the resi-.
derlce Of the bride in Wellington,
Texas, Feb. 26. The bride is the only
daughter Of AID. Smith, formerly Of
Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

The County Court approved Col,
ector J. E. Jesse's bond. 1t repre-.
ssnss a good deal over one hundred
thousand dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Link Wright, of Clark Switch, is
thinking of moving to Mexico and
Ne understand will likely establish
shank
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

]. c. Vance sold a 532 pound
bog to Sannebeek this week fol
sS2. It was the finest brought te
Mexico for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

]. q. Rodgers has sold the Joe
Rngo farm, fifteen miles northeast
d Mexico, fors35 an acre, it con,
tined 100 acres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Louisiana, NO., has elected q
Democratic Mayor, who should
favor shutting up the cows and tax
ing the dogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Pocket books, purses, combs,
brushes and toilet articles of all
kinds at north side pharmacy.
WooLDRIDGE & McARTHUk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

DR.. w. R. Rodes is prominently
mentioned as a good man for a
member of the School Board.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Careful and skillful pharmacists
in charge eff prescription department
of Woodbridge & McArthur's north
side pharmacy. 49-w2w1wd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Broaddus, on Inauguration day, q
son
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Hanging lamps, hall lamps, stand
lamps and lamp supplies of every
description at Woodbridge & Near.
thurs, successors to Dobyns &
Gibbs. 4S-2ww1wd "
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Buckley & Moore will likely put
IN = plate glass front, raise their
building and otherwise improve it
N the spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

John w. Atchison cried the Riney
sale near Farber this week. Stock
pld we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Mayes, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

&C. C. Hammond, of Salisbury, is
the guest of his father-in-law, DR..
Houston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Don't forget, we make the lowest
prices on dress goods and carpets.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs D G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Mr.. Claggett and wife are going
TO locate in Mexico, we are glad to
know.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Hill, of
Rush Hill, are happy. Another
Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

A complete line of Palmer's ex-
tracts. Try them and you viii use
no other. 49-w2wd1w
WOODBRIDGE q MACARTHUR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Take your prescriptions to the
north side pharmacy. 49-T2td1w
WOODBRIDGE & MeARTHuR,
Sues tc DoBYNs 4 GIBBS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Miss Sallie Graves is the guest Of
hes, uncle, Jno. G. Wiley. Miss
Graves is one Of Audrain's most
popular teachers and is q most ac-
jcoInplished lady.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Mrs. Frank Tomlinson is down
nom Slater on a visit to her rela.
lives
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

]. H. Lawler is going to erect a
new residence this spring.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

W. NJ. Pearson is able to be out.
BE has been suffering with la grippe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Best stock of shoes in town. d1w1
RICKETTS, & ENMoNs D. G.. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

The best wearing collars are
handstuffed. They car be had al
Roth & Richards. 48 4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Rev. Robert Shelton will preach
at Salt River church Saturday and
Sunday, March 18th and 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Marriage license has been granted
Jacob Dillon, Of Galloway county.
and Miss Nettie Benson, OF An
drain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

Hon. W. H. Kennan is hom,
nom a business trip to Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09
Tha ner central Christian Churcl

at Moberly, ]. 81. Bryan, pastor,
will be dedicated next Sunday. Ed,
W. B. Taylor and Mrs. e. s. VIII
son, Of Mexico, viii both take par
in the exercises.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-09

The Price OF Property Would Go Up,
There is nothing in the whisper
that the Brown Tobacco Company is
contemplating moving to Mexico.
1t might be a good idea for the Bust.
ness Mems Association to cores
pond with the company-it would
likely be easy to induce Paul Brown
to consider a fair proposition. The
Brown Tobacco Company with the
Mexico Fire Brick Works, Hardin
College, the Missouri Military Ac-
ademy, water-works, electric light,
a fine system of sewerage and other
city improvements which we have,
would increase the price of property
in this city wonderfully.