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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Among the incidents of childhood

Among the incidents of childhood
that stand out in bold relief, as our
memory reverts to the days when
we Were young, none are more prom
inent than severe sickness. The
young mother wildly remembers
that it was Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy cured her of Group, and in
turn administers it to her own Off
spring and always with the best re-
suits. For sale by c. A. Buckner,
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
MissOurians to Start a Newspaper.

GUTHRIE, OKLA, Sept. 13.-Hon.
John W. Jacks, Of Montgomery
City, Mo-, and Robert J. Hodge, of
Columbia, Mo-, are in the city.
Jacks and Hoge are preparing to
start a Democratic daily at Perry
just as soon as the building for
their office can be completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

1t cost the State just 81, 1853. 81
to hang Murderer Howell, of Linn
county. That was the amount of
the check sent out Wednesday by
State Treasurer Stephens to pay the
costs in the case-.Jefferson City
Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Mss Katie Brandon, of Fulton,
well known in this city, and MIR.
Robert Rogers of that place, will be
married On next Thursday at the
Baptist chm rch in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Children Cry for
Pitchers Casto.ia.

A contemporary thus duns its
subscribers: .If you have frequent
headache, dizziness and fainting
spells, accompanied by chilis, corns,
bunions, chilblains, epilepsy and
jaundice, it is a sign that your are
not well and liable to die at any no
ment. Pay your subscription a year
in advance and thus make yourself;
solid for a good heightened obituary
notice"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Trotting Stock at Public SsIe

The Mccormick Live Stock Co.
will sell at public sale at their place,
Ia miles northwest of Bowling
Green, Mo-, on Sept. &c, twenty
head of trotting stock, consisting of
brood mares colts and fllies. Send
for catalogue.
p I'd MCCORMICK L. s. Co,
Bowling Green, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Mr.. n. Sneed, who lives lust west
OF Mexico, has raised some y,ry fine
corn this year, some of which C an be
found on exhibition at CARROTS
hardware store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

DE Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles.
DE Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures burns.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures sores.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers.
FRENCH A GARRETT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Fire Rugs at Reniek.

MoBERLY, NO., Sept. 14.-Mo-
berly's fire bugs, it seems, have
transferred their operations to Rem
lex, six miles southwest of here on
the Wabash, and last night burned
two houses at that place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Home-Seekers Excursion, Aug. %,
Sept. 12 and Oct. 10.

On the above dates the Chicago
& Alton and Wabash Railroads will
sell round trip tickets at very low
rates to points in Alabama, Ari-
IONA, Arkansas, Colorado, Indian
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,
Manitoba, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico,
North Dakota, Oklahoma, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
and Wyoming. For particulars APP
ply to E. S. Wilson, joint ticket
agent. DIV till Oct 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Our Grsudmothers, Wav

Was to steep roots and herbs and
use it every night. Nothing acts as
promptly and without discomfort.
Not a pill or a cathartic but moves the
bowels every day. Sold by Wool
bridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Marriage licenses were granted
Friday to P. S. Barton, of JEFF
ferson City, and Miss Fannie Mich
OILS, of Mexico; u. E. Crews and
Katie Diggs and w. j. Crow and
Maggie Daugherty, all of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

John w. Jacks, of Montgomery
City, is going to establish a Demo-
cratic paper in the Strip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
Repairing Neatly Dome.

Ii you want your watch cleaned,
or repairing of any kind done neat
ly, cheaply and promptly, call on
T. S. Riley. Satisfaction guaran.
teed. If T. s. RILEY.
One door east of Buckley & Moore,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

The funeral services of Alfred
Klement we're conducted at the
Catholic church at 10 O'Clock Satur-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

j. M. simerly, of Elizabethton,
Tenn, is making arrangements to
move to Mexico to practice law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Dandruff forms when the glands
of the skin are weakened, and, if
neglected, balddess is sure to follow.
Halls Hair Remover is the best
preventive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Persons troubled with chronic
diarrhoea should try Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy. Many cases have been cured
by 1t after all else had failed and
skilled physicians were powerless.
For sale by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
How Silas Got q Home.

Commit me to the House OF
Correction, Judge; l want a home,''
said lean, hungry and desperate
Silas Elkinton to Magistrate
Ladner.
"Can't do it, old man. Come
around tomorrow and I'll accom-
modate YOU"
"You'l do it now or smash goes
your window" said Silas.
SWELL, smash away" replied
the magistrate, little dreaming hat
his supplicant would carry out bis
threat. But Silas, walking up to
the front window of the magistrates
office, deliberately kicked it out
with his foot.
81 guess you'll commit me now,"
he said.
"Yes," wrathfully SAID the mag
i~strate, "and I'll give you one
year"
"Just what | want. Times will
be better when l get out" and
Silas was waltzed out.-Philadel-
phia Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

The corpse of the infant son of
James Orr, ofMoberiy, was brought
to this city for burial Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
stock Notes.

otVSh NUtsss
Some valuable cattle are reported
to have died while on exhibition al
the Worlds Fair.
A colt student has learned that
the first impression upon the mind
OF the colt are the most lasting.
The rapid growth of a colt is not
dee med best by a practical observer
of the results of such growths.
A lot of fine Shropshire and
Southdown sheep have lately been
sent from England to the Worlds
Fair.
1t is assumed that the live stock
exhibit at the Worlds Fair was
never equaled in the worlds his
tory. Certainly not.
In the United States, SO far as
can be learned by a Canadian in
vestigation committee, persons
tried for cruelty in de%horning cattle
have never been acquitted.
Among the fine horses at the
Worlds Fair are some from the
Imperial Stables of Russia and
Germany with gaily dressed groo1ns,
who came with their royal charges
f,om hayonI fba
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
How to Have q Clear Skin.

You want to keep your skin nice
all summer? Well, then, here are
some rules for you:
Don't battle in hard water; soften
it with a few drops of ammonia, or
a little borax.
Don't battle your face while it is
very warm, and never use very cold
water for it.
Don't wash your face when you
are travelling, unless it is with a lit.
tie alcohol and water, or a little vas.
cline.
Don't attempt to remove dust
with cold water; give your face a
hot bath, using plenty of good soap.
All the talk in the world will not
convince you so quickly as II trial OF
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
E,.-- h-a4. 49,. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

III you a afford to be annoyed by
sick headache aud constipation, don't
a De Wits Little Early Risers for
these little pills will cure them. French
& Garrett,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Sam Grant, mt of Callaway's
best known and most wealthy citi-
Zens, died last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Mrs. Woodward is down from
Kansas City on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Judge T. ]. Marshall is home
from a months visit to Monroe
county where she has been har-
yesting."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
K EEP PUSHING

We have marched to the tune of Hard Times and bought our
stock at Rock Bottom Prices and will dish it out to you at Bed
Rock. Come and see us and let us show you How Cheap we can
sell you Good Goods at Shoddy Prices. Look at our Dress Goods
and Trimmings, Staple and Fancy Goods, Notions and Hosiery,
and save your soles by buying of us your Boots and Shoes. We
handle the Best and will make you Lower Prices than any body.
Our line of School Shoes is very large and complete in all grades.
Clothing! You would think we had visited a fire and got our
goods for nothing when you get our prices. Hats and Caps in
great variety. Groceries! We are selling too many and don't
care to say anything about them. Yours For Trade,
turner, Jackson.&C Co.,
East Side Of the Public Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

VIM. Dawson is home from the
Fulton fair. He never misses the
Fulton fair; he thinks it beats the
Chicago exhibition,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
J. L. Campbell and family have

j. L. Campbell and family have
just returned from the National G.
A. 4. Eneampment at Indianapolis.
VIA Chicago, where they spent a
few days at the Worlds Fair. Miss
Ollie MCGEE, of Greenwood, Ind,
accompanied them home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

The residence of James Swon at
Auxvasse was burned Friday morn
ing at s O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

We understand that weddings
during October in and near Mexico
will average one a day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

The City Council of Mexico is
going to re-paint and re-paper the
inside of the City Hall-after the
sewers are finished
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21
NAY BE DESTROYED.
A Great Fire Raging IN The Town OF
Liberty, Mo.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Sept. 10
Fire started in the center OF the
business section of Liberty, Mo-,
and is sweeping everything before
it.
Aid has been asked of Kansas
City. The fire started in a hard
ware store and the entire south part
is said to have been burned by l
o'clock.
The south part lies r the
Milwaukee Railroad track and COM
prises the chief business section.
The loss will be enormous.
Mr.. Joseph Brown, of this coun-
ty, Saturday sold to Mr.. Daniels, the
Saline county stockman, Is head
of grass cattle at 1855 per hundred.
The cattle were very fine, averaging
1850 pounds.
Alfred Klemet died in Highland
Addition Friday morning of fever.
He was an industrious young man
and stood well in the community.
THE City Council of Mexico is
going to re-paint and re-paper the
inside of the City Hall-after the
sewers r finished.
VIM. Dawson is home from the
Fulton fair. He never misses the
Fulton fair; he thinks it beats the
Chicago exhibition.
Judge T. j. Marshall is home
from a months visit to Monroe
county where che has been har-
vesting."
We understand hat weddings
during October in and near Mexico
will average one u day.
Sam Grant, one of Callaway's
best known and most wealthy citi-
zens, died last week.
The residence of James Swon at
Auxvasse was burned Friday morn
ing at 8 O'Clock.
MI. J. c. Meyer, of Fish Branch,
has invented a new corn harvester.
1t has no equal.
J. P. Freeman will do the plumb
ing in E. c. Kennen's new house at
Laddonia, Mo-,
Daniel & Mcdonald have moved
their stock of goods to Thompson
Station.
The family medicine of the world
TUFTS Pills.
John Atkins attended the Fulton
fair and reports it rst-class.
Read DIR. Lanoix's card in the
LEDGER.
Judge VIM. Stuart is visiting rel.
atives in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

To cure nervousness your nerves
must be fed by pure blood. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes pure blood.
Take 1t now.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Mr.. J. c. Meyer, of Fish Branch,
has invented a new corn harvester.
1t has no equal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Some valuable cattle r reported
to have died while on exhibition at
the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

No change of diet with TUFTS Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Alfred Klemet died in Highland
| Addition Friday morning of fever.
He was an industrious young man
and stood we'll in the community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

The family medicine of the world
TUFTS Pills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

j. P. Freeman will do the plumb
ing in E. G. Kennen's new house at
Laddonia, Mo-,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Daniel & Mcdonald have moved
their stock of goods to Thompson
Station.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-09-21

Mr.. Joseph Brown, of this coun-
ty, Saturday sold to Mr. Daniels, the
Saline county stockman, IS head
of grass cattle at 1856 per hundred.
The cattle were very fine, averaging
1850 pounds.
The record-union., 1893-12-18

ton that he had received no official in
formation of the fact but tnat he ex-
pected some instruction on the point
about next Wednesday. He thinks,
however, that it will simply be iDstruc-
tlonS with reference to make the neces-
sary acquisitions for material with which
to carry on the work, and under that idea
has already made out his requisition and
forwarded it to Washington. He has had
large number of applications for posi-
tons as clerks to perform the work OF
registration. but has made no appoint
mentS and does not know how many Will
be allowed the Office.
The time is growing short for the regis
tration, and as no action has been taken
yet, so far as he knows officially, he
thinks that there will probably be a re-
extension of the time until it is known
what is likely to be the outcome of the
new Chinese treaty which is at present
being negotiated al Washington.
Besides. although his resignation has
been accepted, his successor has not been
appointed. The reason stated for the re-
quest for his resignation was that there
might be no break in the registration
business on account of a change in Col
lectors during the time in which it was
being done. II was distinctly stated at
Washington that it was not on account OF
any dissatisfaction or cause of complaint
that the request was made, but solely for
the reason that his term had more than
expired, and that it was desired not to
make the change during the progress of
registration. BY Wednesday, however,
the programme will probably be defin-
itely known.
The record-union., 1893-12-18
Feeding the Hungry.

EDS. RECORD UNION: The question OF
feeding the hungry is assuming proper
tions that demand practical action. Our
people are not inhospitable nor unwilling
to help the needy, but because of the impo-
sitions practiced by those who have no use
for work, they are becoming wary of try
ing to help those who are really deserV-
ing. Urgent necessities bring about REM
dies through public organizations; but
these methods often involve delays that
include much trouble and suffering. Per-
haps a better means for proper applica-
ton for food and OF willing supply could
be suggested, that would not likely meet
the approval of the tramp class. but
would avail the truly needy.
1t is this: Many families throw out
scraps at each meal, enough for one or two
extra, that they would gladly give. If
the hungry man would inquire at house
TAT the back door if they would kindly
promise him of the leavings of their next
meal, he would gladly come at a conve-
nient hour for them, perhaps offering to
would do away with the annoying incon-
venience of being called on at all hours
for food, When perhaps, there is none
prepared, or that there is no time to at
tend to it; also, it would allow the serv-
ing hot $50 much needed by these chilled
people, of the coffee or tea that is left
from the table. A show of genuine will
ingness to do any work, and real thank
fulness for these favorS will often lead to
better things. B.
The record-union., 1893-12-18

which justifies belief that permanent
and deep-going results will be the end of
the agitation. 1t is the gravity of the in
tention which makes the situation inter-
esting and the probability of attempts
being made which fills everybody with
nervous expectation. But the we'll
meaning men who, because they sue
ceeded as a floating minority, go on to
reorganiZe two parties and to construct
two new machines, are undertaking pre-
cisely that which has caused their former
failures. They are not content to organ
ize as independents and declare the prin-
ciples of their political activity to be
non-partisan and eclectic in local and
State politics, and, by naming the de-
mands they make on the old machines,
to compel the leaders to raise their stand
ards. They must needs govern the
parties and nominate tickets, thus in
suring the continuation of misrule. For
If they nominate their own ticket, their
votes, ii cast for it, will be out of the
field. Election will depend entirely on
the relative strength OF the two machines.
Whereas, if they voted for the better of
the two machine tickets, they could not
only decide which should be elected, but
could elevate the measure Of ability on
both. j. l.. S.
The record-union., 1893-12-18
His HEAD NEARLY BLOWN OFF.
John Pitts Accidental Death While
Out Shooting.
He Pulled His Loaded Gun MuZZle-
First From a Boat, With the
Usual Result.

There will be no joy nor sunshine in
the family of John Pitt on Christmas
Day, for the husband and father lies to-
day at the Morgue dead and mutilated
beyond recognition-the victim of sad
mistake made while out hunting with
some friends. 1t is the old story OF hav-
ing dragged loaded shotgun muzZle- first
from boat.
The accident, if such it can be properly
termed, occurred shortly before noon
yesterday at Fisherman's Lake, favorite
shooting ground some ten miles north of
this city. ON Saturday evening John
ana David Pitt, their brother-ln-law, w.
w. Norris, and William Simmons went
up to the lake to enjoy a days duck
shooting on the following day. They
took large duck boat in their wagon for
use on the lake, and anticipated fine
days sport.
After shooting for several hours in the
morning the members of the party all
met on the south side OF the lake and ate
their lunch. This concluded, three OF
the men-SlmmOnS and john and DAVID
Pltt-got into the boat 10 recross the lake,
Norris remaining on the side where he
was.
On reaching the other side John Pitt
was the first TO get out. He then picked
up his loaded gun from the bottom of the
boat, and in drawing it toward him one
OF the hammers caught on the front scat
and the gun was discharged when the
nuZZle was but few inches from his
head.
The entire charge of No. shot entered
near the left ear and plowed its way
through the top of the head, tearing away
the upper portion of the face and consid-
cradle of the skull.
The unfortunate man fell where he
stood on the bank of the lake, and death
was instantaneous.
Ills companions were almost paralyZed
by the terrible shock, but as soon as they
were able to act the boat was sent up the
lake to where $. p. Maslin and a friend
were shooting, and they hastened to the
scene OF the accident. A couple of mar
ket hunters also went there and assisted
the party in placing the body in the boat
and taking it to the wagon, where the sad
journey back to the city was begun. Ar
irving here the body was taken to the
Morgue, where Coroner Clark will this
evening hold an inquest thereon.
Deceased was carpenter and was fore
man for w. w. \ orris, his brother-in-
law, who is a contractor. He was ma
tive of Ontario County, n. Y, and about
30 years of age. His former home was at
Johnstown, Pa, where some Of his rela-
tives persisted and their property was de-
troyed by the great flood several years
ago. He leaves a wife and two children,
residing on Twenty-ninth street. between
q and K.
The case is very sad one, and the be-
reaved family has the sympathy of the
community in their sorrow.
The record-union., 1893-12-18
AT THE CONVENT.
The Pupils to Give an Entertainment
on Thursday Afternoon.

The Pupils to Give an Entertainment
on Thursday Afternoon.
A musical and literary entertainment
will be given by the pupils of ST. Joseph's
Academy at the convent hall on Thurs
day next at 3 P. NJ. The good Sisters have
neither received nor solicited any public
aid since the erection Of the new wing to
the building, in 1891, and it is hoped that
the friends ofthe institution will be present
on the occasion and thus assist in paying
the taxes and other needed expenses.
There is actually no income to speak of,
except what comes from pupils who take
music, many parents being either too
poor or indifferent about contributing
for the instruction or board of their chill
dren, hence the friends of these good
women who are devoting their lives TO
the good of the rising generation should
strengthen and encourage them in the
work they are doing, by assisting with
their means this glad Christmas time.
The only donations received by the
Sisters since the convent improvement
has been Sl30 from Father Grace and $3.50
from the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
which they gratefully acknowledged.
The convent halls should be packed at
the entertainment on Thursday after
noon,
The record-union., 1893-12-18
MILITARY ELECTION.
Captain Cursor of Woodland Chosen
Major in the Second Infantry.


Major in the Second Infantry.
In pursuance of orders from headquar-
ters of the Fourth Brigade, n. G. c., the
field and line officers of the Second Regi-
ment of Infantry assembled at the armory
on Saturday evening for the purpose of
electing Major of the Second Battalion
of the regiment.
After the meeting was called to order,
Major Weinstock of the Fourth Brigade
staff, who was detailed as inspector of the
election, was introduced and announced
that nominations were in order.
Captain w. +. Cursor of Company T,
located at Woodland, was the only nom
inee, and he was unanimously elected
Major.
The newly-elected Major has been the
commander OF Company f for number
of years, and has the respect and esteem
not only of the members of his company
and the regiment, but of the citizens of
Woodland as well.
After the election the officers and guests
partook of a bountiful repast prepared
especially for the occasion.
Many impromptu speeches were made
by number of the officers and Major
Cursor responded to toast proposed in
his honor.
The record-union., 1893-12-18
TWO FRAUDS.
How They Worked Citizens for Their
Money.

How They Worked Citizens for Their
Money.
There is a precious pair of swindlers
under lock and key at the police station,
who say their names are, respectively,
Henry Johnson and Ed Barrett. They
were taken In by Officer Ahern, who
found them begging on Saturday and
suspected that they were confidence
operators.
Barrett is man apparently about 80
years of age, while Johnson is a mere
lad and seemed TO be working under the
others management.
Barrett's trick was to pose as mute,
and when he called at the door of resi-
dence or entered a business house he
would present printed card stating that
he was speechless; that he had wife and
child to support; that he was a wood en-
graver by trade, and could not get work
because of his shabby clothing. Then he
would write on a slip of paper a request
for whatever sum of money the lady (or
gentleman could spare. The card was
signed John Smith,"
HIS TONGUE IN GOOD ORDER.
Barrett wasn't very mute when taken
to the police station, where he spoke his
said he had been 'at work" in Woodland,
but did not explain whether it was the
sympathy of the good people there or
blocks of wood on which he worked.
The pair generally operated together in
a neigh borhOOd, and while Barrett was
playing the mute at one house, Johnson
was working another sympathy dodge
near by. When his pock cts were emptied
two letters were found which he used in
his business. Both were dated Decembe
IS, 1893, showing that the writer was a
little premature.
THE SICK MOTHER RACKET.
% One letter was addressed Ladies' and
Gents" was signed j. III. Mills, and
read: ''the bearer is in Destitute Circum-
stances ne is the oldest of a family of 5
Children and there only support his
Mother is in the last stages of Consump-
ton he appeals to your kind consider
ations for little Help"
THREE CHILDREN THIS TINE.
The other letter was signed -. H.
Weldron," was addressed ITO the Lady
of the House, and read "This Boy has
no father and he is the only support of 3
children, and sick Mother and he being
out of work at present depends on your
kind consideration for a little help until
such time as he may get employment
hoping you will grant him the desired
relite, | remain" etc.
Barrett also had pocketful of note
paper bearing the Golden Eagle Hotel
letter-heading, from which it would ap-
pear that he was the letter-writer of the
pair and was equipped for long cam
paign.