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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
SCROFULOUS SORES
Lady Badly AFFLICTED Three Years.
Tries Many Doctors Here and
In England Without Bens-
At. Cured by Cuticurs.

Nv wife having suffered from scrofula sores on
The back for three years, and at times she could not
lie down at night, and she tried all the doctors l
sopid oet. and also went 70 England TO try and bs
cured there and all OF them failed, and told her
they could do nothing for her and having tried an
Kinds of remedies ut iass tried one box OF yoor
she ever was In her life, and her back 10 a clear
n sry person living, and for one can recommsnd
CurIcuRA REnEDIBs AZ the only one eouio hno
rs SayIes Street, Cleveland, ohio'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Washington correspondent
to st. Louis paper, referring to the
Congressman from the NinthDistrict
of Missouri, says: Champ Clark,
the new Missouri Congressman, has
been here for week and has already
become well known to the members
of the House: The Missourians who
know Mr.. Clark predict that he will
make his mark in Congress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mr.. James Ringo informs US that
the report that he is going back to
the farm is without foundation. He
has come to stay. Mr.. Ringo is
like all the rest who move here.
They find 1t to be the most prosper
GUS little city in the country. We
are glad that Jim il going to stay
With NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

II might be just as well for some
q the hot-headed Republican breth-
fsn OF the quill to find out where the
administration stands before abus-
mg u Tor having withdrawn the Ha-
Naiian treaty from the Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

SENATOR HILL, as good Demo-
sat, called to pay his respects to the
Democratic President he helped to
elect. Nothing curious about that,
Is there?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
VOL XXXIV.

THIS spring would be good time
to begin to open and straiehtsn some
OF the streets in this city. The long
er this important matter is DELAYED
the more it will cost to do it. Prop
erty Is enhancing in value every day
ana to postpone from year to year
something that has to be ultimately
done is sheer nonsense. Streets can
be opened now for a nominal
outlay; three or five years hence it
Will cost a small fortune to open
even one thoroughfare. 1t is lust as
important, too, that streets be made
70 conform to one width clear
through, and those that need
Strengthening should be given some
attention. This can be done grad
ually year by year and the, money
never missed from the city treasury,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

SECRETARY CARLISLE seems to be
doing very we'll, thank you, as head
ofthe Treasury; and he doesn't have
10 hold regular consultations with
Wall Street magnates, either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

ONE of the French Panama Canal
boodlers has made a confession, but
up TO the hour of going to press none
Of the Americans who took the same
hodle have "squealed."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The question of the seating of the
appointed Senators is an impor-
tant one, and it may lead to long
debate. 1t is fortunate tor the coun-
ny that politics will not enter the
discussion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

ALL-FocL's day and Easter-bonnet
day will be next-door neighbors this
year. Hubby can celebrate the first !;
his darling little ''tootsy-wootsy"
will look out for the second.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Col. SwITzLER has returned to
Missouri from Washington minus an
offlee. Dick Speed, of Nevada, was
Also disappointed in getting the con-
snlship to Peru. The Senators
thought Speed was after too big
zane
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Farmers Alliance is said to
contemplate breaking away from the
Populists. The Alliance made a
peat mistake in allowing itself to be
drawn into politics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
4 Negro Sold For Yagrancv

FAYETTE, Mo-, March 15.-Geo.
Winn, a worthless negro of this place
convicted of vagrancy, was yester-
day sold for six months in accord
ance with the vagrant law of the state
to R. 8. Campbell of Glenn Springs
for $50,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

SECRETARY MORTON has dismissed
sixty employees from the seed divis-
ion of his Office just as the spring
plowing is about to begin and the de-
mand for garden seeds is becoming
riotous. This is indeed sad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mr.. Thomas Simmons and Miss
Julia Combs were married in Gen.
tralia last week at the brides home
by Rev. Hamilton. The attendants
were Grant Duncan and Miss Flor
ence Eaton. The bride and groom
were in Mexico Thursday en- route to
their future home, Fulton, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The backbone Of winter is suppos-
ed to be broken. A great many
things have appeared to be taken for
granted this year which do not turn
out to be fact.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

To our Republican friends: Keep
your clothes on; it's too early to
be comfortable without them. The
American flag is perfectly safe in the
custody of Grover Cleveland.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

THAT cleanliness is next to God.
Hness" most people will admit; but
il does not justify those extraordi-
nary expenditures for soap by Ne
braska officials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

PREsIDENT CLEVELAND will give
the country the Information it desires
about Hawaii before he decides what
ought to be done about annexation.
which is both right and Democratic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
Little Cyclone Washer.

will be able to supply the de-
mand from now on. IL 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, d
Emmons, Thos. f. Roden. Manu-
factured by Daniel & Bro. Agents
wanted. Territory of Galloway,
Lincoln, Montgomery, Warren and
st. Charles for sale.
WIN. HAsLEY, Agent,
49-4tw-6td Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The mice made nests of 50 600 in
currency belonging to +. M. Dean,
of Macon county, last summer and
Senator Cockrell has introduced a
bill for his relief in the United States
2opafo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

IT is now announced that only a
silver bust will be made Of AdaRehan
for the Chicago Worlds Fair. Ada
is supposed to be mad at newspaper
comments about her legs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Moberly Monitor says: A
number of the Philalethian society
will attend the State Oratorical con-
test at Mexico the 31st inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The humble and lowly peanut
may yet become an aristocrat. A
hshion writer says they are taking
the place of salted almonds at the
most select dinners and luncheons.
'Rah for peanutsl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Miss Mildred Wilson, who has
been the guest of the Misses Barker
for several days, has returned to her
home in Montgomery county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

M1cHIeAN's floods are likely to
cause coldness to spring up be-
tween the Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson
snd the new Democratic weather
bu,eau-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

C. F. Cobb, representing the st.
Louis Loan and Investment Com
pany, is in Mexico to organize a
local board. Mr.. Cobb will be here
about two weeks and is stopping at
the Windsor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

In surplus earned, as compared
with mean liability, the Equitable
has shown itself to be superior to
either of its principal competitors,
not only during the past year, but
also during the past ten years. 1t
must, therefore, be fairly consid-
cred as offering better security for
future dividends than either of the
companies alluded to.
VOORHEES, & TALBOT, Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

I'D. Catlin will represent West
minister at the intercollegiate ora
torical contest to be held here the
31st of March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
A Fulton joke.
From Brsndon's Sun.

A lady of this city was visiting
friends at Fleet Academy in Mexico
q few days since and sent word
down town for buggy from a 1iv-
cry stable to take her to the depot.
The livery man sent word back that
there was not a horse in Mexico that
could pull buggy from the school
house to the depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

A WASHINGTON gentleman who
has perfected a flying machine is
eoing to have it dash forth some
drk night on a fat car for a trial
tv;n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
The Very First an Editor.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Presi
dent Cleveland to-day sent to the
Senate his first batch Of presidential
postmasters, and the first name on
the list was that of Robert B. Brown,
to be postmaster at Meadville, Pa.
MIR. Brown, in addition to being
the first Democratic appointee to
Il post"ffice under the present ad-
ministration, has, at the outset,
broken the rule said to have been
laid down by the postoffice depart
ment that newspaper men would
not be appointed to Office. He is
the owner and editor of the Messen
ger, Democratic weekly published
at Meadville, and has also shown
his ability as "hustler."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
JUDGE SIAPHON

Of the Supreme Court writes
From mental exhaustion, my nervous
system became shattered, and I was
utterly unable to sleep nights. Sui
phur Bitters cured me, and my
sleep is now sound, sweet, and re-
freshiug, 2tw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Sturgeon Leader says: Pat
Grogan has sent his fine stallion,
Peerless, with a record of 1923 to
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Prince Medium, 2:26, and Gov.
strong,2 2 "a, property of Foote Bros,
of this city, are entered in Clark s
Horse Reuiew S., 900 stake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

A lady on east Jackson street
mourns the loss of her pet dove as
much as if it had been one of the
members of the family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The business transacted at the
Mexico post-office during the rest Of
this month settles the question as to
whether we will have free delivery
ncyt vear
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Drs. Geo. Toalson and G. c.
Gentry have moved their Offices into
the rooms back of DR.. W. L. Reeds
dental Office, on the South Side.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
ecrofula Ten Years

had q running sore In my ear OF seloIaI
nhysicians, but obtained relief until smeo ssi
EnTIcuRA, which healed it up In few days; Inis
was more than three years ago, and nave @ ~ 20
RrWrprss unex exceiled for the diseases you claim 70
ere MRs r.. A wOODFoRD.
cure Scatterwood, So Dak.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Miss Polly Bryan manipulated
the piano in a very dexterous
manner during the production of
"Queen Esther"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

How much do you produce toward
the support of your family2 If you
should die without life insurance
have they lost anything2
VOORHEES, & TALBOT,
Equitable Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
The Rroxn Murder Case.

The web begins to tighten about
the prisoners under arrest in St.
Louis for the murder of E. e. Brown,
brother of DR.. Brown, Of Laddonia.
An old colored woman has identi-
fed the three hoodlums, Kaiser,
Heinse and Mcdonald, a. the men
who made the assault which result
ed in murder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Vandalia Leader says: The
Mexico Band, one Of the largest and
best in the State, will give an enter
tainment in Vandalia the last of this
month or the first of next. There
will be both vocal and instrumental
music and other species Of entertain
mer1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The total value of the estate OF
the late Milton Tootle, of St. Joe,
is estimated at two million dollars
in money and five million dollars in
property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
A new medical society to b

A new medical society to be
known as the columbian assocla-
tion," is to be organized in the
counties of Pike, Lincoln and Rails.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts, of Eureka
Springs, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Rixey. Mr.. Robert is
freight agent at Eureka for the Iron
Mountain Road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

July 10 will be "Missouri Day"
at the Columbian exposition. Are
you going to Chicago?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mrs. E. S. Robinson, of Nc
Credie, is being entertained by Mrs.
B. s. Frost.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

LATE consignmsnts of weather
hom Manitoba are not to be recon-
msnded for general use.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Miss Lena Squires is visiting
Miss Maud Daniel at Thompson
Station.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Black Dick, the PAGER, owned BY
Dando. Of Springfield, Mo-, will be
handled by Myron McHenry this
year. Last year he drove Vitell out
in 2:i1k,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mr.. RosEwATER, of Omaha, has
been assaulted. Firewater is sup
posed to have prompted the attack.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Do you lack faith and love health? ?
Lot US establish your faith and restore
your healt with DeWist's Sarsaparilla.
French A. Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

No better day than April 1st could
be bit upon for giving some of the
mickering office-holders their walk
;nc-papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
Mrs. e. FL. Mcdonald has re-
turned from Thompson Station.

Aus. Gillian, formerly Of this city,
Is running tor City Marshal of Mo-
beriy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

THE Worlds Fair people have
money enough to carry them to the
opening. After that, the public is
.rpected to do the rest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Walter Pearson. formerly of this
Office, Is now the foreman OF the
Vandalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

"A cordial invita- ton extended to
everybody to call and see US.
WOODBRIDGE & Macarthur,
Sues to DoBYNs & GIBBs,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
cuticura Remedies

Ara The greatest skin Cures, Blood Purifiers anu
Hnmor Rsmedies the world has ever known.
CurIcUaA RssoLvEsT the new Blood M ana a. I'm i.,,
r,.ri,ie. and poisonous eIements1. and CUTfcuRA,
he areat Skin Cure, and CgrlcCRA soar. AZ e.. ~
onisite skin Purifier and Beautifer, extefn,Ay &to
the sEin and scalp and restore the hasre eufe
sr.rv disease and hurnor Of the skin. scalp. and
hood. With Toes OF hair, from infancy % - TON
nimnes 10 scrofuia, when the best physscaanss nos
nitafs and all other remedies faiL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mr.. CLEVELAND and the office
hunters seem to be floeking together
creat deal of late.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
improved.

]. 8. Dickey has returned fro 10
Kirksville and his health Is much
improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Cadet Drake, of the Missouri Mil
itary Academy, broke his wrist
while playing football last week.
He departed Thursday for his home
in Boonville, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Insure your life in a accompany that
you are sure will last as long as
you do. The Equitable will do it
and at the same time provide for
your old age.
VOORHEES, & TALBOT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

THOSE who are in favor of free
delivery in Mexico should pat
roni.e the post-office literally this
month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Thomas Daniel has sold to DR..
r. w. Berrey 80 acres of good land
near Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Hanging lamps, hall lamps, stand
lamps and lamp supplies Of every
description at Woodbridge & Near
thurs, successors to Dobyns d
Gibbs. 49-2ww1wd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

IT depends on the patrons OF the
Mexico office whether we have free
delivery next year or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

MEMBERS of the Legislature are
only drawing 81 day now and
are supposed to be earning their
salary,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

SENATOR MARTIN, of Kansas, not
only got his seat, but he also got a
craftsmanship.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

he is poor Democrat who does
not think more of the principles OF
lie party than of the offices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Careful and skillful pharmacists
in charge eff prescription department
of Woodbridge & McArthur's north
side pharmacy. 49-w2w1wd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

We have 4 collar that is superior
to all open throat collars. Call and
examine its merits. 4S At.
RoTH & RICHARDS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The best wearing collars ere
handstuffed. They can bs had at
Roth & Richards. IL 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mrs. C. F. Brown, Of Northeast
Mexico, is very sick. Mrs. Brown
went to California last year in search
of good health, but was not bene-
fited as she expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

GROVER CLEVELAND is going to
consult the people in reference to
all his appointments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

If you want handmade harness
and saddles call on Roth & Rich
ards. 48 At.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The "before and after" pictures
must be reversed when applied to a
,etiring Republican official.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Piles Of people have piles, 6ut De-
Witt's Hazel SutVe WtSt cure them.
French & Garrett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

We have some good bargains to
close out yet in boys suits from 81
to $40. Mems suits from 81 to $16.
Temple of Economy, d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Peter Pitcher, Of this county, has
gone to Virginia on q visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
A Striking Comlarisoa.

The ratio of assets to liabilities
the trues test of financial trust
worthiness-of the Equitable is 126
per cent.-that Is, the society
holds $176 Of assets for each 500
of liability; the showing of its
principal competitors in this regard
haino aa &olloua.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The 18th of last March We had a
snow in this section.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

When looking for the best $40
suit of clothes in town don't fail to
call on J. D. Morris & Co. dAt5O3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
The Ex.Csnfederate Home.

NEVADA, Mo-, March 15.-H.
Reid, of st. Louis, who is travelling
in the interest Of the endowment Of
the sx-Confederate Home at Hig-
ainsville, arrived here last night. He
bears q letter Of Endorsement from
James Bannerman, of st. Louis,
president of the ex-Confederate
Soldiers Home. 81 have raised
se3 600 in the II weeks" said Mr..
Reid, 'sand I shall keep at the work
,,nt;l 8 .atisfactory sum ia realized. y
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Etna Williams, of
Carrollton, ILL.,, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Herman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
Repairing Neatly Done.

HeYutI ing NoutI3 Do
If you want your watch cleaned
or repairing Of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. 9. Riley. Satisfaction guaran
teed. If T. 8. RILEY,
At the Mexico Laundry window.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

A little ill, then little pill. The ill is
rome. the dill has won. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers the little pills that cure
oraaf ills. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Before buying your lsdy's kid
gloves, laces and embroidery see
the new stock ut tho Temple OF
Economy. d&Nd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

ao,d evkryxhers. Prics, CurfcuRA, 500. Soar.
sse RHsoIyrNr, Sf.O0. Prepared BY the Po-fsh
Dsua AND CHKnrcAL CoRPonkTIoS, boston.
- a How TO Cure Skin Diseases, ~ PsSess
q ;ssus.-atious and 100 testimonials, masd free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
WANTEDl.

Hides, Furs, Tallow, Wool. Pelts
Feathers, Rags, Scrap Iron, and all
kinds OF country produce.
Special prices made on large lots
to butchers and country produce
dealers. Write for prices and ship
ping tags. SAM NORRIS.
W till AID 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
NEW SUBSCRIBERS!
SUBSCRIBE
For the Weekly Ledger.
S1.5O Per Year.
SAMPLE Cory FREE.

ROTATION in office is a sound
Democratic doctrine, as old as tAe
.a,ty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
TIE CITY PRIMARY.
Fosr Good Men Chosen by the
Democrats as Candidates For
Aldermen.

The DemocraticPrimary Wednes-
day afternoon to choose four can
dldates for Aldermen, ,one from each
ward, resulted in the selection of
Myers from the First, Armstrong
from the Second, Sannebeck from
the Third and Harrison from the
Fourth. There was light vote cast
and little interest was manifested,
although several of candidates
worked manfully around the polls
while others held themselves entire
ly aloof. There are over 200 DEM
ocratic votes in each of the wards,
yet the First cast 1s2, the Second
124--more than 100 short; High
land pot generally voting-the Third
1879 and the Fourth 1O7. Follow
is the official vote:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

The Troy fair grounds have been
purchased by the city and will be
used for fair and park purposes.
Mrs. Mary e. Kretschmar has
the thanks of the LEDGER for late
New Orleans and Memphis papers.
The homestead of the late Major
William Gentry, three miles north Of
Sedalia, has been sold for $22 600.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

w. S. Hathaway has just receiv-
a car load of northern seed potatoes.
d2t.u1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Pocket books, purses, combs,
brushes and toilet articles of all
kinds at north side pharmacy.
WOODBRIDGE & McAErHuk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Capt. B. Libby died at Roodhouse,
ILL.,, last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

YEARS until Mexico has a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

Go to w. s. Hathaway's for your
grass seed. dlt-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23
SimmOns.COmbs.

No change of diet with TUFTS
pills
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-23

49-4tw-6td Mexico, Mo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-17
Couldn't Deceive the omcer.

He was dapper little well dressed fell
low, but he seemed to be a trifle bewildered.
He stopped at the edge of the sidewalk in
the middle of the block and signaled the
first street car that came along The
driver motioned to him to go to the corner,
but he didn't move. He looked blankly
after the car as it vent by, and when the
next one came along he stepped out into
the street and signaled that.
Cant stop in the middle of the block
Go to the cornerl' shouted the driver.
The dapper little fellow looked provoked
and made some Wild gesticulations when
the third car went Dy.
Then policeman who had been watch
ing the young man stepped up and invited
him to Come along"
please, sir, for-for WHAT" asked the
young man.
"Oh, that's all right" replied the officer.
you know well enough. l suppose you
thought it was smart to go runnin round
in mems clothes, but it's against the law"
The youth hesitated a moment and then
asked:
What makes you think Pm girlf'
81 don't think know" was the reply.
Don't / look like boyf"
"Oh, yes; the way you're logged up you
look enough like or g to fool fellow, an the
next time if you don't try to stop street
car in the middle of the block maybe you
won't get caught. That's give away"
She begged off.-Oetroit Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-17
PunchinR the Eng

Con Doyle, who is in training at Glib
son & Burns athletic rooms, this city,
for his forthcoming match with Mccoy, is
the subject of much interest and enter.
tainment on the part OF q number of PEG.
pie who may be invited in during
his training hours almost any afternoon
Punching the bag seems to afford the
greatest amusement and to arouse the
mos, interest, and the little pugilist does
it il manner thai shows marvellous en-.
dursnce and wonderful dexterity and
slertness.
Doyle is confident of winning his com.
ing fight, and he has also deposited with
the Chicago Herald forfeit to fight EG
Smith, rising light weight for $500 &c
81 900 side with th" conclusion of his
fight With Mccoy. and be slso chsllenget
al! light weights for similar smornt.