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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
EASTERN KANSAS LAND COMPANY,
A. K. SELLERS. Manager,
Paola, Kansas,
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, T. NJ Mills and his wife,
Sarah NJ. Mills. by their certain deed
of trust dated July q, 1891, and record.
ed in the Recorders Office of Audrain
County, Missouri, in Book No. 8, page
379 and conveyed to I'll. A. Ricketts,, as
trustee, the following described real
estate situated in Audrain County,
State of Missouri, to-wit: The east half
of the southwest quarter of section five
10y, township fifty lool, eight (6),
wnrCn sa1u conveyance WIS adu In
trust to secure the payment of certain
promissory notes In said deed descrio-
ed; and whereas said notes are now
due and remain unpaid; now, therefore,
at the request of the legal holder OF
said notes and under the provisions of
said deed of trust, the Undersigned
will, on
Saturday, the 9Th Day of April, 1893,
at the east front door of the Court
House, in the city of Mexico, State and
County aforesaid, between the hours of
nine O'Clock in the forenoon and five
o'clock in the afternoon on said day,
sell the above described real estate at
public vendue to the highest bidder
for cash, to pay off said notes. interest
and costs. 81. A. RICKETTS,,
ids Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Bold Burglary.
FARMERS AND TRADERS BANK
AT MONTGOMERY CITY
ROBBED.
Building Entered In the Night and
the Safe Blown Open and
Several Thousand Dol
lars Taken.
Special Dispatch to the Ledger

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo-, March
lathe Farmers and Traders
Bank, of this city, was entered last
night and robbed by burglars who
entered through the back door OF
the bank building with a key. The
middle door was broken open, the
vault door had a hole drilled through
it large enough to get a little finger
in it and the combination was
broken by means of a punch. The
safe in the vault was literally blown
to pieces and is a complete wreck.
There was only a small amount OF
cash in the bank amounting to 3d.
800, which was taken by the burg
lars. The total loss to the bank
will be about $4,000. Had the
burglars waited until tonight to
crack the safe they would have Sc
cured several thousand dollars as a
large amount was to have been re-
ceived to-day by express. The
clock fastened to the side of the
vault registered 3:45 O'Clock, having
stopped it is supposed at the time
of the explosion. 1t is generally
supposed that the burglars took
one of the morning trains going east
which pass here at $3.50 and 4:40.
A large amount of silver was in the
safe, which was scattered all over
the vault. There is no clew to the
robbers. Sheriff R. E. See was or
the ground early and is putting to-
gether his detective powers and nc
doubt will soon have the guilty
parties in charge and see that jus
tice is melted out to them. w. J
Vernatti, Deputy Collector, had
narrow escape. He keeps his stamps
and cash in a box in the bank vault
Yesterday morning he had $2,10(
in his box and by accident express
ed it yesterday evening to Co.lecto
Wenneker, thereby saving tina
amount Tho Ravanua StamDS h,
has on hands are badly mutilatec
and damaged. Bank is in goot
condition and will continue bushes.
as before. This is the third calam
ity that has befallen this bank. II
August, 1886, it was robbed il
broad daylight while its presiden.
and cashier were watching a stree
parade. In April, 1891, it lost abou
S21 600
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
RUSH HILL ITEMS,
'respondence of the Ledger

correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, March 10
Sowing oats heads the programme
among our farmers.
John Collier had a severe fall last
Tuesday while riding a wild mus
tang.
The snipe season will soon be on
and our spoItsmen are impatiently
waiting for it.
Every dog has his day. Some OF
our towns have recently become
aware of this.
Pete and Steve Harper have re-
Gently completed the Waddingham
houses and are now building for Mr..
Walters.
The Walker school will have an
entertainment at its close.
Parties from this vicinity will use
the recorder this week.
Sam Dowell, our station agent,
has resigned his position and is
going to Oklahoma. We are sorry
to lose Mr.. Dowell for he made an
extra agent.
Chris Nohrnberg has shipped to
this place a big bunch of Arkansas
hogs. Chris is making prepare
tons to feed them near his cream
cry. The hogs arrived last Satur-
day. BILL DUR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Order Of Publication.


STATE OF Missouri. / g.
County of Audrain. 's
Frank Beck, Plaintiff, VS.. Elmira Be-
mar, Rosa R. Smith and JoelL. Beck,
Decentralization.
Now, on this January 80, A. D., 1898,
petition verified by affidavit, stating
among other things that the defend
ANT, loalL nan-rasiaoa.e o.
the state of Missouri. audit appearing
10 the satisfaction of the clerk in vaca-
ton that the statement Is true that
Joel Il. Beck fs q Nonresident of the
State and the ordinary process can not
be had upon him, it Is ordered that
publication be made, notifying saId
defendant, Joel L. Beck, that u suit
has been commenced against him with
Others In the Audrain County Circuit
Court. the object and general nature
of which Is a suit to partition the fol-
lowing real estate, to-wit: the east one
half OF lot 4, of block 4, of the original
town of Mexico and the following de-
scribed piece of land: begin at a point
"a feet south of northeast corner lot |,
block Z, of the original town of Ne <
fcos then south % feet, then west ia
feet, then north % feet, then east To
point OF beginning. And unless you,
the said Joel l.. Beck, be and appear
at the June term, 1893, of the said Cir
cut. Court of Audrafn County, Mis-
souri,, to be held on the LIST Monday
Of June, 1893, In the Court House In
Mexico, Mo-, and answer or otherwise
make defence, Judgment will he rem
dered according to the prayer of said
petition. 1t Is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published in the Mex
leo Weekly LEDGER newspaper pub
Iished In Audrain County, Missouri,
for four weeks, according to law.
[SEAL.l In witness whereof I here
unto set my hand and affix the seal of
said court. This done in office in Mex
leo, No., this February %, A. D., 1898.
BEN G. JOHNSON,
Circuit Clerk.
fiat Attorney for Plaintiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Order Of pablisatisa.

STATE OF MISSOURI, sa
County of Audrain.
Fannie 81. Talbot ct al, plaintiffs, vs..
Unknown Heirs of Margaret KunkIe
and Mathew Runkle, Defendants.
Suit to Correct Title to Real Estate.
Now, on this January %, A. D., 1893,
the above cause being called up IN
court and it being made to appear that
defendaI t., the unknown heirs of Mar
garet and Mathew Runkle are un-
known and may be non-resideDts Of
the State of Missouri, 1t is ordered
by the court that publication be made
notifying said unknown heirs of said
Margaret and Mathew Runkle that q
suit has been commenced in the Au-
drain County Circuit Court at its June
term, 1898. The object and general nat
ure OF said suit IL to have the record IL
tie to east one-half, southwest quar-
ter of the southwest quarter and west
one-half of southeast quarter of south
west quarter Of section IL, township
fifty-oue, range 8, in Audrain Coun-
ty, Missouri, perfected and be vested in
Fannie Hardin Talbot, and unless you,
the said unknown heirs, aforesaid an
swer or plead on or before the 1st Mon
day In June, A. u. 1898, at the Circuit
Court of said Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, to be held on the LIST Monday of
June, A. D., 1893. In the Court House
In Mexico, Mo-, and answer, or other
wise plead to said petition, judgment
will be given as prayed in said petit
ton, and cloud removed by decree of
this court and the land described vest
ed as prayed. 1t Is further ordered
that a copy hereof be published in the
Mexico Weekly LEDGER, q newspa-
per published in said county for four
weeks according to law.
CSKAL.J In witness whereof I here
unto set my hand and affix the seal of
said court. This done in office in Mex
leo, No., this February %, A. D, 1888,
BEN. G. JOHNSON,
Circuit Clerk
w. a. KEENAN,,
47-4t Attorney for Plaintiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Letter List.

R. W. Anderson, r. R. Abiding.
ton, Mary J. Ball, D. J. Brannan,
Hitter F. Brown, Sarah Clawell
Taltir Campbell, Rosa Clever, An.
ME Coverter, Massily Curry, Jerry
Curry, C. l.. Daugherty, Mandie
Davis, --Deucherour, Elizabeth
Dervens, Libbie Elliott, J. w.
Fields, Leora Fox, s. o. Graham,
Chas Hanlen, Henry Hesterbury,
John johnson, Henry Leach, Chas.
Marshall, G.. A. Nichols, Mrs. J. A.
Owen, Jennie RisgaeIl, VIM. Spara-
gen, Idea Stewart, Jas. Smith, Mrs.
E. A. Smell, R. E. Smith, Mrs. Jen-
ME Smith, Matte Syanor, Gertrude
Till, W. c. Thomas, Jas. D. Tum-
~linson, Annie Vinsle, Boon Win
stcn, Viris Wright, J. M. Mcdowell.
E. c. BURKHART, P. NJ.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
A. Chlcagn Eairy.


He loved her more than tongue coulG
tell.
At least more than his tongue could tell
for he had been telling her of it for months
and is still at it seven nights a week.
He was sweet and musical as bright
Apollo's lutte, strung with his own hair
and when he spoke the voice of all the god.
made heaven drowsy with the harmony
Naturally, under such circumstances, the
girl liked to listen.
Yet she had lived in Chicago so many
winters that she had some doubts about
love keeping the cold out better than 9
cloak and serving for food and raiment.
Spareribs and sealskin she knew were
more comfortable from a practical stand
point.
Yet she loved to listen to this lovers love
It's a weakness women have, even in Chi
cago.
On this occasion he had been talking te
her of his love and his hopes for the future
II have SO much to live for" he whispered
tenderiy as he took her in his great strong
arms.
She looked up into his face trustfully.
II should say you did, George" she said
with charming ~naivete, II weighed aN
pounds today OF papa's hog scales"
"Birdie," he murmured joyously and
kissed her.-Exchange.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
IN Inattspicious Start.

The man, whoever he was, who coined tbs
epithet pink of propriety'' must have
known u family physician, DR.. Curtiss
Fastidious and dainty in externals, he is nc
less so in all that pertains to the real man.
More fallible people look on him as q
stranger to human mistakes and foibles
and some who respect his skill fear to ex,
pose to him their weaknesses of body and
o Imagine, then, the relish with which
q mischance of his is enjoyed.
The other morning, after a particularly
hard night. DR.. Curtiss was reused very
early by repeated cells from his telephone,
Everybody knows the innate malicious.
ness of telephones, especially at seasons
when Central" is sleepy or has important
business on hand. This time the instru.
nent exhibited total depravity, and it was
only after a prolonged seriessof vain efforts
that the doctor succeeded in communicat.
ing with his patients. When, therefore, be
came down TO breakfast, his overtaxed
nerves were still tingling. but he con
trolled himself. and sitting down in his
place bowed his head to ask the customary
blessing. An exclamation of horror from
his wife cut short the petition. He had
begun the solemn and devout formuls
Will "Hellol'-Harper's Bazaar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Close Of the COrnet School.

correspondence or the Ledger.
WELLsvILLE, Mo-, March 15.-
School at the Cornet School House
closed Friday, March 3, with the
finest exercises there has been for
years at that school. There was a
large crowd of visitors and friends
of our popular teacher, Miss Alice
Holland, and all went away amply
paid for their attendance. The
young ladies of the school represent
ed the Peak Sisters" having on
red and blue mother hubbards and
white caps eighteen inches high
ending in a point at the top, hence
the name "Peak Sisters.n There
We're declamations, dialogues, es-
says and a paper called CornetSchool
Journal, containing school and
neighborhood news. We shall not
attempt to describe them all, but
everyone joined in declaring it to be
a grand success. Miss Holland is
the finest and most amiable teacher
our school has had for a number of
years, and the school under her
management is decidedly one of the
finest inAudrain county and our hap
piest and most important moments
have been spent within its walls.
Around US has seemed this winter
to be ever present a spirit of love
and peace and it is with the deepest
regret we shall all separate, perhaps
never to meet again this side of that
beautiful world beyond where separ-
alton cometh not. How little we
know what o few short weeks may
bring TO US.
With sad and aching hearts we
babe u teacher good-by, hoping
she would be with us next winter,
but ii not, we wish her success
wherever she may be. We may
never attend her school again, but
there will be ever fresh in our memo
ry the past winter with Miss Alice,
as our kind and loving teacher. She
went to her home in Columbia, Mo-,
March 4th, leaving a host of friends
and pupils wishing her every success
in her undertaking. VISITOR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
ALMOST 4 TRAGEDY.

HZ#E
He Suspected Hh wife. but It Was An
Right After ALI
aCome here, Smith, I want to speak to
Tou q moment.n
They were fellow clerks IN one of Detroit's
large stores.
aAll right, Brown. What ia isf"
"You know my wife"
AZ have that pleasure, Brown"
Noticed anything queer in-in-her &C
tions latelyf"
Haven't seen Mrs. Brown for several
weeks, IL you remember"
"Hai is that sof Smith, l have been very
happy"
why do you put your happiness in the
past tense?"
Smith, come home with me tonight. 1t
IL an hour earlier than usual. Hal | may
discover the perfldious wretch who has in
yaded the sanctity of my home and ruined
my happiness. Gomez
He spoke In sepulchral tones, INT seizing
Smith by the arm hurried him off to the
modest cottage where he lived.
"She is in the parlorl Heavensi The
blinds are tightly drawn. Villain. I have
thee. Listen!"
He drew Smith after him into the hall,
and together they listened at the parloI
door.
"You first taught me to love. You'll you,
your they heard the young wife say in
sweet. joyful tones.
And you will always love me, my own
darling. | know it; I feel it" answered a
resonant masculine voice.
Smith gripped Brown by the arm and
held him back.
wait" he whispered, Make assurance
doubly sure"
1.-The wretches-the"-
Hush.
"We will never part continued the
sweet feminine voice. II will fly with you
to the ends of the earth. We will live and
| die together!"
"Die nowv' shrieked Brown as be burst
through the door, his hand raised to strike
the destroyer of his peace to the floor. Then
| he stopped short, for there was no n sn
the room but his wife, who blushed very
red on seeing him.
"Where is hes" he shouted. HE cannot
escape. Bring him out and let me kill him
in my righteous anger"
Don't be a goose, Tom,'' said the wife.
"You know there was no one In the ROOM
II will swear that Iheard a mans voice
80 will my friend Smith"
ut was mine, and I'm ever SO glad II
| sounded like q man." said his wife, laugh
ing. "I'm taking elocution lessons and
make my debut Saturday night. l wa
going to surprise you. you great. Jealous
goose"
"You did" said Tom meekiy as he sank
into one chair, while his friend Topped inte
another. 81 may safely say that / was never
80 agreeably surprised In my life"-Detroii
Free PresS-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
MIAMI COUNTY

Is settled up by a class Of people second &c
none, coming largely from Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana and minois-a thrifty class OF people
who have made our county proud OF its title,
1.-THE King" Our soil is Of a rich black mellow
loan that will grow any and all kinds Of cereals
in great abundance. Kansas takes first premium
in all the exhibitions, both home and abroad
with her fruits. P4OLA, the count seat OF
Miami County, has a population of 1000 happy
Industrious souls. at peace with their ~neighbors
and the world. The only city west of the Mis-
sissippi River that is lighted and heated with
NATURAL GAS. From the earth surrounding
her limits is taken hundreds of barrels of the
finest lubricating oil in the world. These to-
gether with our fine schools and churches makes
It q place desirable for you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
In the LEDGER, daily and weekly,

In the LEDGER, daily and weekly,
will be found the announcement of
w. E. Veerkamp, candidate for
School Commissioner of Audrain
county. The election to fill this
Office takes place the first Tuesday
in April. Mr.. Veerkamp has taught
in the public schools of Missouri
fourteen years, twelve years con-
sseutively in Audrain county. For
three years past he has been prin-
cipal of the Laddonia Public
Schools, giving splendid satisfaction
wherever he has taught. Prof.
Veerkamp is in every way qualified
for this Office and would make an
efficient School Commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
eadYOurBible
Read This.

3G5 acre farm .--270 acres in tame grasses and
large, deep water stream through it, fine, large
eight room residence with cellar, two orchards,
abundant small fruits z miles to first class mar
ket, 1I2 miles TO post office and churches, SPLEEN
did society. One of the best stock and grain
farms in Eastern Kansas. Soil Is first class,
house cost 81 75U, barn 64x56 and cost 81 100,
holds 35 horses, l20 tons of hay. All the fencing
is in prime fix, mostly hog tight. Could not be
better arranged for the handling of stock and
grain. The corn on this land sold for 50. 40 per
acre last year, and 1892 was not an average one.
You can buy it on the most generous terms, Of
$50 per acre tworth $40 to-day.1 One third
cash. balance easy.
II you want a farm and a beautiful home at a
speculative price, in the best county in Kansas,
40 miles south of Kansas City. Mo. Just write
us about this. Owner endorsed" for q Bad
Iniune, lis old and is now in debt Hurry up now
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16

He was q book agent, and apparently 9
thrifty one, for his clothes were good and
he had the bearing of a man who knew his
business and did it successfully. Heknocked
at thedoor of q house CT Second avenue, an6
upon being admitted sent up his card. The
lady of the house of course didn't know who
her visitor was and came down to see. As
soon as she stepped into the room where he
sat expectant she spotted him for what he
was and made up her mind.
"Ah, MI. Blank" she said so cordially
that he lost his balance, how do you dol
I am real glad you came in. You know ii
was very kind of you. So many men have
a way of trying to escape, and it is such q
rare thing for one to be brave enough to
come right up that really l am charmed"
By this time the agent was clear off his
feet and tried to say something, but she
went right on.
You know, Of course you must know,
that the ladies on this street are doing all
they can to raise money enough to buy an
organ for our church, and we only need
now 500 to complete the full amount
necessary. OF course we expected you
would give us $40, but as you have been
bold enough to beard the lion in his DEM
and she laughed m~errily-"why, you know,
l am going to let you off on only s.. It's
such a small amount that I'm sure you will
not hesitate to give it to US. though OF
course if you wish to make it $40 we will not
refuse it."
By this time he had in some manner fished
out the only S. bill he had and handed ii
over.
Pm sure"-he began.
"Oh, don't mention it,. she went on.
--zr~s I-rRan;t datair
you a moment longer from business. fol ]
know how busy you men are in the day
time"
He began to say something again.
"No, no." she interrupted, II won't listen
to a word. You must go now, and some
other time you may come in and tell me
how glad you are to help u.s." and she fair
ly hustled him out of the front door and
shut it after him
Then she laughed.
well, u. she said, 81 guess he won't come
back again" and he from the other side OF
the door didn't ask her to guess again
Detroit Free Press.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
ToaIs0n.BeDueli.

Velpeau Toalson, brother of DR..
Toalson of this city, was married
Sunday at II O'Clock to Miss Hattie
Bennell. Both are of Clark, Mo.
The ceremony was performed by
the groom's uncle, P. T. Gentry.
The happy bride and groom are the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. Toalson,
Clark Avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
4 FREE PAIR OF sfioEs.
how o pari Man Got Ahead OF. Two italian
-Shoemakers.


How . Psri Man Got Ahead w
shoenakers.
II is said anong business men tnaI y :
quires Il Jews to cheat q 6enoese. put ~
Genoese are not enough to cheat o Greek.
Only one person that l ever hearo OF enjoys
the not very enyiable distlnctlon OF having
cheated not merely one Greek, but two.s
He was a Bari man.
He was returning to Italy, oas mad no
boots-or rather the tnings ne hao were NJ
longer boots. He carefully COUNTED up nus
money, found ne had not enough 70 puy .
new pair, and SO auieted his conscience.
Then ne WENT shoemaker LII Ing ssrees
Of Athens.
II want a pair or SHOES oy iaonoay morn
ing to hit me exactly, with n toes, etc
In short, ne gave a 1uiiest uireceiohs.
Certainty, s1r. 0 q nave them
without ran. Ihey nall De SEM 70 Sooi
house at 10 on Monday M
The Bari man left his address, ana de-
parted.
In the street OF Aoius he entered anoth'
er shoemaker's shop and ordered a precise
ly similar pair OF shoes on the same terms,
lave l mace myself undefstooo'
Perfectly: Let me AVE the address,
n on Monday at w.
i shai not De IN at H. Dohtsenn tneH
before IL"
IL you may count on having tnein
without fali.
On MONDAY at III the hrse Vletln ap-
peareu. Ing gentleman erlea on the snoes
lhe t.gne was q peIiece he' 'ho ioAs aas
IearIuiiy tiSnt over the ins'sP, II "ahsea
stretcnins nteie.
An right,. saio the opiiging traoesman
Il VIII take IL away and pring IL oacK 20
you tomorrow.
very well. ana VIII settle yonr account
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16

GEO. ROBERTSON.
fat Attorney for Plaintiff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate OF
Jerry Peck, deceased, have been grant.
ed the undersigned by the Probate
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
bearing date February Is, 1898.
All persons having claims against
sa.d estate are requested to exhibit
tnem Tor allowance to the adminrstra-
TOR within n year after date of grant
ing letters, or they may be precluded
rom any benefit of such estate. and il
such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they will be
forever barred. MIKE PECK.
fiat. dministrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16

THE fact that Col. Herbert, who
served in the Confederate army, is
now at the head Of the UnitedStates
navy, has called attention to the law
which would prevent him from
holding even the humblest commits
sion in the United States army. Is
it not time to repeal this absurd
cka4,,foc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
Fuiton's Fine Streets.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
Fulton, Mo-, March 15.-DEAR
SIR: Allow me to give you an
incident regarding our fine streets.
Monday afternoon while returning
from the depot Jameson's bus
stuck on one of the principal streets
in Northeast Fulton, sinking in the
mud to the axle. 1t was impossi-
BILE to get the bus out without
doubling teams. Now, this is no
joke but is as true as gospel.
Yours Truly,
AN OBSERVER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16
The Height OF Admiration,

A young girl. not remarkably proficient
on the parlor organ, had been playing !,
quickstep to q small company of friends.
Some n praised her playing, and sh,
modestly disclaimed merit. saying:
II wouldn't play before folks, but pa said
I must IL he bought me an organ. l shall
play better SOM time" she ended with, al
air of feeling pretty well satisfied. after all
with her recent performance.
You do beautifully remarked an old
lady, evidently intending to be compli
mentary. Why, most persons who couldn't
play better'n you wouldn't Psy at all."-
Youths Companion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-03-16

JUST now the newspaper cores
pondents and the snow-birds, who
affect to have big influence with the
administration, are very busy max
ing out lists of lucky ones on paper.
Let them alone. It amuses them
and does not hurt anybody else,
lVhen they have finished, perhaps
the President and his several assist.
ants, may be able to go ahead and
fill the offices. Anyhow, they can
fry