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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
A Book OF the Fair.

A. B. Kreft and F. w. Pinkerton
are in Mexico at the Windsor Hotel
where they will be for a week or SO
representing the Bancroft Publish.
ing Co. These young men are SELL
ing what is called "The Book Of the
Fair" One of the handsomest pub.
lications ever placed on the market.
Our people should examine this
work and those who are able should
by all means purchase it for theil
parlor tables or libraries. This is a
perfect work of the kind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

CECIL Nj. BASKET, a son of J. n.
Basket, of this city is now local ed
itor of the Central Colleglan, the col
lege paper of Central College at Fay,
cite, Mo. Cecil was connected with
the Mexico LEDGER during his vaca-
ton and is brilliant writer having
a nose for news. His father is one
of the best known literary writers in
the United States and we predict
that Cecil will eventually become
prominent journalist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Times Are Not Hard

But as some people have been
talking "hard times," Garrett &
Sons have decided to reduce their
entire stock. They have a car load
of buggies that must be sold by the
first day of January: Just listen:
SIXTY-FIVE DOLLAR BUGGIES
At S4S. ONE-HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR BUGGIES
AT $95. Any grade of buggy you
want less than cost. Don't fail to
see the greatest and best wood stove
on earth. You can take them on
trial. Call and see something new.
In conclusion we desire to make
plain, brief and to the point state.
ment: cit will pay you big to visit
this firm when you want anything
at all in the hardware line." Re.
member the place-James Garrett
& Sons, West Side Square, Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
TWO MORE DEATHS
Result From the SmaiI.POx Near Mas
cOutah.

MAscoUTAH, ILL.,, Nov. 20.-Two
deaths and one new case is the re-
port to-day from the country district
east of here infected with smallpox.
Isadore and George Grimmer,
brothers, died at almost the same
time last night. The new case is
Peter Grimmer, another son of the
stricken family. The condition Of
School Director Knipp is reported
better and there are hopes of his re-
covery. The dead Will be buried to.
night,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

THE Sedalia Bazoo appeared Sum-
day under the old management with
J. West Goodwin at the helm.
Goodwin is one of Missouri's Oldest
newspaper men, having been in
Sedalia for a quarter of a century
and his many friends will be glad
to know that the old man is him
self again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

NJ. F. BELL, of Fulton, Mo-, one
of the best known politicians of
Missouri was in Mexico Tuesday and
made US a pleasant call. Mr.. Bell
is a candidate for Railroad Commits
sioner of Missouri and has fine exc
cutive ability Mr.. Bell has been an
active Democrat all his life and this
is the first time he has ever asked
anything of his party. He will be
a strong candidate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
THE LEDGER
THURSDAY, NOV. 2S, 1898.

A New JERSEY boy has been dis
covered who sees everything upside
down. The house cleaning season
must be the happiest of all the
wear to that lad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
AGmiuistrator's kttM

Notice is hereby given l
of administration, with Nl3 =.
upon the estate of Mafy ]. =.
ceased, have been granted .
signed by the Probate Geas
drain County, Missouri. esl
November I, 1898.
All persons having elzlM )
said estate are requests y =
them for allowance 70 tfls -. :.
tor within one year after ar :;
ing letters, or they may @ e
from any benefit Of siien go - !
such claims be not exfin
two years from the daie @
forever barred. ,s.
32-i-t Public Adnis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Hon. J. e. HUTTON delivered his
lecture on "The March of Fifty
Years" to the students and faculty
of the NJ. M. A. one day last week.
This lecture is scholarly effort and
was listened to with great interest
and pronounced to be most salts
factory. Col. Hutton has splendid
delivery and we predict for him bril-
liant success in the lecture field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Hon. CHAMP CLARK was in Mex.
leo Saturday and will leave fol
Washington in the course of a couple
of weeks. Mr.. Clark thinks that
the tariff question will be promptly
taken up and disposed of. When
asked in reference to whether he ex-
pected any opposition to reelection
for second term he said that he had
been hard at work and had not had
time to think about opposition. As
far as he knew there would be none.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Missouri came out of the compe'
tition at the Worlds Fair with fly
ing colors. More than 400 medals
and beribboned diplomas were
awarded Missouri besides a large
number of cash premiums. J. A.
Potts, of Mexico, Mo-, got his share
in the horse rings while our public
school was awarded the premium
for the best bound volumes of pupils
work
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Mr.. WADE, editor of the Butler,
Mo-, Democrat, declines to be a
candidate for Congress against
Judge DeArmond. Mr. Wade takes
the position that Mr.. DeArmond
has made a most creditable repre-
sentative and should be reelected
Without opposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

ASANDIEGo lady who from choice,
goes barefooted says that she is
reaching out after an ideal that
shall make the world happier, bright
er and nobler. Comparatively few
ladies' reach for this sort of thing
with their pretty pink toes, but
when they do the necessity fol
having the toes unhampered must
be apparent even to the scoffer..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The Christian Church of this city
will on Sunday next vote on the re-
employment of Eld. w. B. Taylor
as pastor. Eld. Taylor has had
charge of the church for the past
four years and has host OF warm
friends in and out of his church.
He has proven himself to be a faith
full and efficient pastor and the
church has prospered in every de-
partment while under his care, the
membership now being 6S5 and the
Sunday School numbering b56.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
A C0LU MBIA FIRE.
Ben NJ. Anders0n's Livery Stable Was
Destroyed.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, November Iii
Ben NJ. Anderson's livery stable
was burned last night. Loss, $751;
900; insurance, $500. Caused by
a defective hue. Four horses per-
ished
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

MEXICO has had an earthquake
and its best volcano is spouting.
The United States sends fraternal
condolences born of the fellow feel
ing that produces kindness. There
has been an election in this country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A newly married couple created
lots of fun for the loafers at the depot
to-day. They sat for two solid hours
holding each others hands and
whispering sweet nothings in each
others ears.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A swarm of flies will make their
appearance at a car window and
easily keep pace with the train, even
though it be rushing across the
country at forty miles an hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

This announcement recently ap-
peared in Kirscheva, Bavaria, pa
per: "Lost. on the 22nd of Sep
tember, my wIfe, Anne. Who
ever has found her is begged to
keep her. He will be handsomely
rewarded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

THERE is futter in political
Kansas. Mrs. Lease, gathering her
chaste habiliments close about her,
has mounted the fence, and every
party in the State is fearful that
she will lump in its direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Ben ANDERsoN's many friends
will regret to hear of his severe
loss by fire this week. You can't
keep a good man down and Ben
will promptly rebuild and be ready
for busines again just as soon as
DossibIe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A FAITH cure hospital known as
the "Home of Peace" has been es-
tablished. The only medicine,
aside from prayer, is to be oil pour
ed on to the accompaniment of holy
rite. Doubtless the home will ac-
complish much in the way of cure.
When it tackles a real case of dis
ease it will at least cure the faith.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A New York widow lately Sc.
cured a husband for $40 at an
agency. The man has decamped,
and the woman is ADVERTISING for
his return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Pension Frauds unearthed.

WAsHINGsoN, DC. November 10.
Officials of the Pension Bureau
are unusually reticent regarding the
announcement that the bureau has
unearthed at Buffalo, N. Y, a whole
sale scheme for defrauding the Office.
They are not a little disturbed that
the publication should have been
made at this time, as they fear il
will hinder them in bringing the gull.
ty person to justice. The name of the
person who has been carrying on
this scheme is w. Boen Moore, who
formerly Special Examiner in the
bureau in this city. 1t is believed
that at least $15O,0OO has already
been paid to fraudulent claimant.
whose cases were engineered by At
torney Moore. The Pension Bureau
refused to give any of the details o
their discovery, but are pushing the
investigation with the utmost Sc
crecy and skill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A CHICAGO man stole and ate a
pigs foot, having been hungry at
the time, and for this indulgence OF
carnal appetite was given thirty
days in Jail. Chicago takes any
trihing with her pigs as personal
affrnnt-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

THE latest thing to be gotten IN
Paris by dropping a nickel in the
slot is a supply of hot water. In
this country one can get into hot
water without any nickel or slot
either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The fashionable cat at the Nation
al show in London this year lie blue
and long haired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Notira Of Final ss.l.sss

Notice is hereby given uas q
tlement of the estate OF TO-
deceased. will be made >. - +
term of the Probate GouH y {
County, Missouri. to be nr
leo the second Mondsg .
1894. GEO. ". ptls..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
LYNCHED In MID.AFTERNOON.
A Brute Srung Up ON the Principal
Business Street Of Ottumwa, la.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Nov. 21.-On the
principal street of this city this
afternoon mob seized man named
johnson, who had brutally assault
ed 6 year old girl last night, quick
ly put rope about his neck and
lynched him in short order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The Krupp gun works claim to
have manufactured machine
which will roll iron so thin that it
would take l 800 sheets to make an
inch.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Rev. ]. Fl. Jackson is home from
Moberly and reports a meeting Of
interest in progress there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The largest cable message ever
sent from Africa was King Behan-
zin's 81 800 message.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Jim White, Sheriff of Macon
County, was in Mexico to-day.
White is a most popular official and
a splended officer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
ro,ios of E;usl ss..le

Notice is hereby given T.; -
tlemeht of the estate o. u. = l
bons, deceased, will ba - =. ]
January term of the Pross !. 4
Audrain County, Missoas e
at Mexico the second Aoss Assps
ary, 1891. THOo, ,. ,a.,.;r,si|
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

c. E. Elliott, a mine boss, killed
a negro miner at Pittsburg, Kas.
and a serious situation has resulted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

In 1862 books on geometry and
astronomy were destroyed in Eng.
land as savoring of magic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The new tariff bill, it is said, will
be given to the Republican minority
of the Wavs and Means COMMITTEES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The City Council is doing all in
its power to thoroughly light Mex
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Seven men were burned to death
in an early morning fire in Mer-
rill Station (Pa. } boarding house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Fire destroyed 5000, 900 worth Of
lumber at Big Rapids, Mich.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

We have received several parts of
tThe Book of The Fair" by Hubert
Howe Bancroft, and think it must
be conceded that in no other form
will the greatExposition be so fitting.
ly portrayed for present use and
permanent preservation. The com.
plete work will contain no less than
1000 superb pictures of ali sizes up
to a full page, printed on the finest
enameled paper on the pliable press
as at their exhibit at the Fair. II
presents all features OF the fair ar.
tistic and industrial paints and
statuary, and the marvellous con,
tents of the Halls of Manufacture
Electricity, Transportation, Mach.
inery, Agriculture, Horticulture anc
Fisheries, besides the State and Ma
tional buildings of American ant
Foreign exhibitors. Further, the
Exhibition is but for a moment
while the book is for all time, and
| should be in eyery household
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Administrator's Essia.

Notice is hereby given shsi
of administration upon the q
Christian Nohrn berg, deeesse
been granted the undersigna
Probate Court of Audrsin q
Missouri, bearing date NoF.z5
1893
All persons having claim
said estate are requested .
them for allowances 10 the seas!
tors within he year afterdsled
ing letters, or they may be Rz
from any benefit of such estsls
such claims he not exhibiis 4
two years from the date theF :
forever barred. T.. r. L0lM
J. W. FREE
34-4-t AdmiHala
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Wanted.

Intelligent and energetic men to
sell our new Bible work, harmo.
nizing the statements and explain.
ing the mysteries of the Bible. The
most complete work of the kind
ever published. illustrated with
beautiful steel plates; price within
reach of all. 500 a month to the
right parties. Address JOHN CowAN
Box 451, Mexico, Mo. d&w If
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
Notice of Final sssslss..

Notice of Final sssai1z'f !
\ tice is hereby given - 8
tlement of the estate ol TT
deceased, will be maae = Z i
term of the Probate our 81 Il
County, Missouri. to ee
leo the sec cond Monds,rrfs]
1894. n A ss..,sIsis|
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
FIGHT WITH MOONSHlNERS.
A Second Battle Between Officers and
Still Men In Alabama-One
Killed, Two Wounded.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. 19.-
Deputy CollectorC Caldwell and posse
who on Wednesday captured dozen
illicit distilleries in a raid among
Randolph County moonshiners and
killedAndrew Howell near Christiana
while he and others were attempting
to rescue two prisoners, had another
battle with moonshiners in the same
locality last night. The officers, af-
ter landing the prisoners captured on
the first raid in Jail at Caldwell, re-
turned to Christiana to capture the
still of Nose Smith, the Oldest moon
sinner in Randolph County. Smith
had been apprised of their coming,
and as they approached they saw
HIM carrying off part of his still on
his back. The officers ordered him
to surrender, but instead he opened
fire on them. The posse returned
the fire, riddling Smith with bullets.
He died on the spot.
At the first fire gang of two doz-
en- of Smiths friends, who were am
bushed near by, ran up and opened
fire on the officers with shotguns.
The latter returned the volley and
two of the gang fell. Seeing they
were outnumbered, the officers put
spurs to their horses and fled. None
OF the posse were hurt. 1t is not
yet known how badly the two would
be rescuers were wounded, or who
they were. The officers are organiz-
ing larger force and preparing to
return to the scene and capture the
gang, and another battle is expected
when the officers return.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

Notice Of Fisai 4
Notice is hereby g1ven ns.,I,I ~
tlement of the estate q 90
son, deceased, will es ess..ssls
January term of me tne..,,,;. i
Audrain County, Mls.ss.sds
at Mexico the second aa.EIs
ary, 1894. b. d Sr,|sa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

The Best Plaster .-Dampen 6
piece of flannel with Chamberlain &
Pain Balm and bind it on over the
seat of pain. 1t is better than any
plaster. When the lungs are sore
such an application on the chest
and another on the back, between
the shoulder blades, will often pre-
vent pneumonia. There is nothing
as good for lame back or a pain in
the side. A sore throat can nearly
always be cured in one night by ap'
plying flannel bandage dampened
with Pain Balm. so cent bottles
~olo l,T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23
l OPP. PATENT OFFICE, Wksaiksfez
Audrain Cour!s

CIRCUIT COURT Sd MoadsB ]
uary, lst Monday in June, 81 i
in September.
COUNTY COURT-1st Monds5zl
ruary, Ist Monday in May 4
day IN August, 1zt Monda. AZ
ber.
PRoRATE CoURT-2d Mondays
uary, I'd Monday in March, ID
in May, I'd Monday in SepieHk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-11-23

A baby whose eldest brother is a
grandfather was born in Richmond,
Ky, recently. Its mother is 6S and
her husband ~ years old.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-02-17
Some Curious Pnnishm ,nfs.

During the time of Richard l., aud by
the advice and consent of that monarch,
the British Parliament promulgated some
strikingly original codes for the maiu-
tenaucc of order on his Majesty's feet.
Thus, if any seaman killed another on
shipboard he was to be bound face to
face with his victim by means of stout
thongs .'of pat less than three ply" the
li9 ing ID bundle to be thrown
&We'0S.ake retether. Any mau who
the old sun dial w'he same ha$ing been
strokes -ef1 bospec intcnt, was ordered to
rpaSfsvcd in like manner as his victim.
One section Of this law read as follows.
"lIc WHO draws bloude from another by
wilful blow struck, he that blow struck
with weapon or with hoes hand only,
must lose the hand with which the wound
was inflicted; a hand blow that causes
10 bloude to flow must bc punished by
duckiug the offender thrice. st. louis
Republic.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-02-17
Surgical Progress illustrated.

In ono of the best known restaurants
I'm this city q few weeks ago there was
seated at table enjoving hearty lunch
a well known physician aud we'll knows
lawyer. When the feast was about endei
the physician, rubbing the region OF his
stomach covered by the lower part OF his
vest, said: "I'm out Of order down here.
I believe Tu go to DR.. - (uaming {
well known young surgeon Of this city,
who has q reputation for skill and ra'
pidity In the use OF the knifel aud have
my stomach cut open to see what's the
matter" The lawyer was amazed, aud
unwilling to take the doctor at his word
asked him what he really meant
"Why," said the doctor, 'I mean wha,
I say. Tho right way to treat the
stomach is by opening it aud anding out
what's the matter. That's what surgery
,is coming to. 1t will be the regula,
practices In few ycars-ludeed, 1t is
frequently done now. They used tc
think It was certain death to expose the
bowels, but they've got over that. an
in medicine, but not in surgery, but ]
know what tho surgeons are doing, ant
even now they take out mans bowels.
..Ax them up again, and put them back al
,right."-St. Louis Globe. Democrat. =.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-02-17
sEASONABLR PuDDINGs.

Cottage Pudding-Beat a teacup OF
sugar and u teaspoonful Of butter to.
gother; add two cups of sifted flour,
with teaspoonful of baking powder;
beat until light and stir in the we'll
beaten whites Of three oggs; pour in a
creased pudding pan and bake half ON
hour: serve with hard sauce.
New Century Pudding-Chop one cup
Of suet fine; stone cup Of raisns; pick,
wash and dry cup of currants; mix the
suet with the beaten yolks Of three eggs,
a cup Of sugar, three cups of sifted -four,
teaspoonful Of baking powder and q
cup of milk; beat until smooth; add half
teaspoon of salt and q teaspooE!ul Of
powdered cinnamon, and a teacup of
stoned raisins; mix well turn in CREASED
pan and boil for three hours: serve hot
with wine sauce.
Curle Padding-Mix a cup Of molas.
ses and cup of chopped suet together;
add cup Of sweet milk and three cups
of sifted -four, with teaspoonful of
baking powder; mix we'll, and add a cup
Of seeded raisins and dried currants, we'll
Toured; turn in a creased mold, cover
closely and boil three hours.
Wafer Pudding-Put pint of new
milk on to boil, add half pound OF
butter, and stir; sift in quickly toa.
cup of -four, aud stir over the fire for
five minutes; take from the fire aud set
aside to cool; beat the yolks and whites
together until very light; mix In and
beat hard; cover aud stand in q warm
place for fifteen minutes; grease small
muffin rings. I'll with the batter, aud
bake in quick oven; serve hot with
foaming sauce.
Chocolate Pudding-Scald pint of
milk; add pint OF stale bread crumbs
and six tablespoons Of grated chocolate;
stir over the fire until smooth and thick {;
take of; sdd two and half cups OF
sugar and the beaten yolks Of three eggs,
pour in pudding dish, aud bake ar.
teen minutes; beat the whites OF the
eggs with half cup Of sugar, flavor
with vanilla, spread over the top Of the
pudding and set on the stove until q
light brown.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-02-17
CURE FOR scALus AND nuRNs.

No accident occurs more frequently in
most families than that of scaldin, or
burning. For an accident Of this kind
needed, that may bo used imme iiatoly
before physician arrives. This remedy
I have found in so simple a preparation
as alum curd. To mako it, take gill
or more OF sweet milk, put it in tin
vessel and place it on the stove to warm.
Add to the milk lump of alum about
the size Of a thimble, or larger, accord
ing to the quantity of milk. Stir the
alum about till the milk cuo1les. Skim
out the curd aud apply it to tho wound
on soft cloth. Tho curd will stop the
at least twice day, wctting the cloths In
tho meantime with the whcy us often rs
they become dry. Make fresh alum
curd daily and continue to dress the
wound till it is completely healed.
The remedy has been successfully used
In my own family and by my neighbors
for several years. 1t has cured Sc Seral
cases of severe scalds aud burns, healing
the wounds without leaving scar,
which Is an important matter. For all
the numerous little burns frequently oc.
curing in family of children, the alum
curd is u panacea, giving immediate
comfort. AS compared with carron oil,
collodion, soda, starch-paste, flour batter
aud many other salvcs, ointments and
liniments used as dressings for burns
throughout tho country, the alum curd
is by lar tho best remedy. A lump of
alum should be kept in every family
medicine closet ready for use whenever
accidents occur by burning or scalding,
thus saving much pain and many de-
formed hand or scared face so common
in country placcs.-Americau Agrlcul-
turist. .
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-02-17
A SpcakIng Watch.

1t Is said matchmaker Of Geneva
Switzerland, named Casin,ir Livau ha
just completed watch which, instead o,
striking the hours aud quarters, an.
nounccs them by speaking like the phon
ograph. The mechanism of the watcl
is based on Photographic conditions, tht
bottom of the case containing phono-
graphic sensitive plate which has re.
ceived the impression OF the human voiot
before being inserted in the watch.
The disk has forty.e,ght concentrle
grooves, of which twelve repeat tn
hours, twelve those of the hours aud
quarters, aud twelve more those Of the
hours and second and third quarters. 4
the hand on the dial shows the time t
be 12:15 o'clock, one Of the fine needle
points of the mechanism crosses thi
corresponding groove and tho disk,
which turns simultaneously, calls out the
time, just as the photographic cylinder,
The lower lid Of the case Is provided
with tiny mouthpiccc, and when tn,
watch is held to the ear the sound is al
the D,ore plain. Circular.