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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

right to know who and what he is.
Following are the curtailed state
ments of Graham and Cobb while
on the witness stand:
GRAHAM ON THE STAND.
s. o. Graham testified that he came
from Illinois to Audrain County ten
years ago; owned the farm on which
Cobb lived, where the barn burned ON
the night of November 13, 1892; he liv-
ed on farm three-fourths of q mile
distant owned by his wife. He had
not collected the insurance money on
the burned barn; had requested insur-
ance company not to pay until this
matter was settled. When asked if
Cobb had told him the next morning
that he (Graham) knew who burned
the barn, he said he did not hear Cobb.
He was present when the steps were
being tracked and said they went in
the direction of his house and then
went southeast. Graham stated that
he went 10 Cobb's house and offered
to build him another barn, when the
Doctor ordered him out and after he
got out Cobb drew q pistol and made
him leave. After that he went to Him
ois on business. Did not deed his
property to his wife, but only his cour-
tesy in her own property. On the night
of tho n ra ho oaii n q VIC q ho,, 40 ,,y;f !,
severe chill and slept on a lounge in
room by himself. The next morning
while passing CObb's house he stopped
in to see about the fire. Said he came
from Green County, Ill. When asked
if he had been arrested there for horse
stealing and sent to the penitentiary
from Green County he answered, "No,
Sir" Said he had lived in several
counties in Illinois and was arrested
during the war a number of times.
When asked, "Was you not arrested
and prosecuted and sent to the peni-
tentiary from some county in Illinois,"
he answered, "If I was there you prove
1t. You can prove it if ever I was"
Q. Was you not arrested an prose-
cuted in the state of Illinois?
A. You prove it if was.
Graham said his business besides
farming was buying and selling grain,
and he went to Illinois on that busi-
ness sometimes once week.
DIR. CoBB's TESTIMONY.
DR.. Cobb said the barn was wort b
$50 or $40; that $50 would build a bet
ter one; his loss by the fire was $50 or
$70-saved all his horses. Cobb said
about IL o'clock he got up to get q
drink of water and saw what seemed
to him like a man with a lantern in
the barn. Went back and told his
wife and son. Returned to barn and
saw Graham run. Shouted to him to
come back; he run about 20 feet, turn
ed and looked back and then run on;
was within 10 or Is feet of Graham and
was sure it was him. When asked
why he did not pursue Graham Cobb
said if he had followed Graham his
stock would have burned up. Cobb is
50 years old and was born in Galloway
County and lived there until he was
II years old. Was married twice
once in st. Louis and once in Lincoln
County.
There is no condition without its
remedy. There is no remedy for de-
PRAYED condition of the blood and for
restoring health equal to De Wits
Sarsaparilla. 1t cures, it repairs, and
that's what you want. French & Gar
rett
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
FULTON and Galloway are

FULTON and Galloway are all
split-up the back by common or
binary street brawl in which N. D.
Thurmond and Phil Adams were the
star performers. Several columns in
the various papers in Galloway coun,
tv were this week taken up with the
evidence brought out in the city
court which fined Nd. Thurmond 81
and costs. The case will likely go to
the highest court and the costs will
amount to hundreds of dollars. II
don't take much to create a stir in
Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
1t Is Richard Dalton.
THE RAILS COUNTY MAN NAMED
FOR THE SURYEYORSHIP.
After Long Delay, President Cleve.
land Ends the Suspense.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May g.
The President to-day appointed
Richard Dalton of st. Louis to be
Surveyor of the Customs at the Port
of st. Louis.
Richard Dalton of Rails county
was born in Ireland in 1S45 and
came to the United States in bis
childhood days. During the war he
served in the Sd Missouri Cavalry
Regiment of the Union Army, and
in 1866 he settled in Rails county,
where he has since lived. He was
adraitted to the bar in 1868, and in
1870 was elected Prosecuting At
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
And Still They Come.
From Colman s Rural World.

Foote Bros, of Mexico, Mo-,
authorize us to say that they will
enter Prince Medium, 1926, in
the 2 :25 stallion class, to be trotted
at the Breeders Meeting on the St.
Louis Fair Grounds, the first week
in October. The entries to this class
will not close until May Goth. We
hope to have several more entries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStorla.
The Best Bicycle Made.

|, New Model Columbia, Elliptieal
Gear, weight all on, 80 pounds.
When you buy a Columbia you buy
the best machine on the market-a
machine that is the result of the
best material, the latest invention,
the most skilled labor and the finest
finish; a machine that carries with
it the guarantee of "a company whose
reputation is peerless. Also a full
line of cheap wheels; call and see
them; now in stock. The advan-
tage in buying bicycle from me is,
should at any time it gets out of re-
pair we can fix you up o. K. In
fact, we are Gin it'' to stay. Also a
fine line of fishing tackle, boots, gums
and gun goods. For groceries they
can't down US.
d & W If w. A. MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

The most painful cases of rheu-
matism may be relieved by few ap-
plications of Chamberlain Pain
Balm; its continued use will cure
any case, no matter how longstanding.
1t is equally beneficial for lame back,
pain in the side, pain in the chest,
lameness, and in all painful affec-
tions requiring an external remedy.
A piece of flannel saturated with
Pain Balm and bound over the seat
of pain is superior to any plaster.
For sale by G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

DIR. MARQUES, of Fulton, has
been elected to a professorship in
the new theological seminary
established at Louisville, Ky, by the
Presbyterian church. DIR. Marques
is one of the most able ministers of
this congregation and we sincerely
trust that he will not leave Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

IDEAS change. The "Great East
ern,' the largest steamship ever
built, was broken up for junk be-
cause her owners could find no pro-
fitable use for her. Now one of the
Atlantic steamship companies is
having a larger vessel than the
Great Eastern built, to be named
"Gigantic," and intended to be the
fastest steamship afoat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Gravitate to Mexico.

Many of our readers will be inter-
ested to know that E. G. Kennen
has returned to Audrain county to
reside. He and D. P. Moore OF
Mexico, have purchased of Judge
Stuart $4,000 of the Saving Bank
stock and he will locate and reside
in Mexico. 1t is curious how peo-
pie naturally gravitate to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
TRIED AND TRUE

Friends are scarce, but if you are
suffering with that horrible disease
scrofula, you will find Sulphur Bit
tiers will cure you as it did me, after
suffering eight years, and after pay
ing out hundreds of dollars to doc
tors and druggists. -JEANNETTE
HANsCoM, Troy, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

There is nothing l have ever used
for muscular rheumatism that gives
me as much relief as Chamberlin's
Pain Balm does. have been US
ing it for about two years-fcur
bottles in alias occasion required,
and always keep a bottle of it in nay
home. I believe 1 know a good
thing when l get hold of it, and
Pain Balm is the best liniment 1
have ever met with. w. B. Denny,
dairyman, New Lexington, Ohio.
so cent bottles for sale by c. A.
Ruckner-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

L. J. HALL, superintendent of
the Montgomery City Public Schools,
is one of Missouri's most popular
educators and We are glad to know
that his services are appreciated
The School Board of that city has
reelected him unanimously and rails
ed his salary to $175 per month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

GOLD should be paid by the Gov.
ernment whenever holders of any Of
its promises to pay desire it, but some
steps should be taken to make the
securing of large sums of gold from
the Government for shipping abroad
so troublesome, and if need be ex,
pensive, that it will only be resorted
to upon extraordinary occasions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

Judge VIM. Stuart left Friday
for Marshall to visit his son.
He will make Mexico his head
quarters till July then he will spend
his time with his daughter in Paris
and his son in Marshall. He will
remain President of the Southern
Bank and hold his stock therein
upfiI Julv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

THE reason the LEDGER has de-
voted so much space to the case OF
the State VS.. Cobb, in which S. 0.
Graham is the prosecuting witness,
resulting in verdict OF not guilty
for Cobb and the exposure of part
of Graham's record before unknown
to the public, is because Graham
has been very active in the past, as
a member of the f. & l.. Z. inves-
tigating committee of this, county
il. attending to other peoples bust,
ness. Graham, during the last
year or so, has been looking into
the books of the county officers, ex'
amining the assessment lists of the
tax payers of this county and on
divers and sundry occasions has
appeared before the Grand Jury, as
we understand the matter. He
has posed as an investigator and 6
regulator of affairs in general of this
county and has no one to blam,
but himself for making his recort
public property. The fact that b,
had been in the penitentiary il
Illinois has been an open secret il
Mexico for some time but no refer
ence has been made to it in publ,
print until he placed himself il
such a position as to bring the fact
out in court of justice. The F. 4
L. U. of this county is going to sill
the matter thoroughly and will like
ly publish the result so that the fact
in reference to Mr.. Graham's re
cord will be established before th
public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

THE G. 0. p. may after all pull it
self together in time to make the
campaign of '96 just little bit in
teresting. It's prediction depart
ment, which was laid up for repairs
last November, is again actively at
work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Hoods Cures.

In saying that Hoods Sarsapar-
lila cures, its proprietors make no
idle or extravagant claim. State
ments from thousands of reliable
people of what Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done for them, conclusively
prove the fact-Hood's Sarsaparilla
Guras
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

THE popular verdict appears to
be that S. 0. Graham and DR.. Cobb
should be fastened together, hung
on clothes line and allowed to fight
If ont
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Ehildren's Day,

There will be a children's day
service at Bethel the second Sunday
Let every body give attention.
Preaching at II a. m. and in the
afternoon the services for and by
the children.
J. w. OWEN. Pastor,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

LoTs of men whose management
of their own finances has been any
thing but successful are coming to
the front with schemes showing just
how the national finances ought to
be managed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
ALTHOUGH S. O. Graham has been

ALTHOUGH S. 0. Graham has been
an active member of the F. & L. U.
of Audrain county he is not the F
& L. U. of the county and his re-
cord, whether good or not should
not, effect the standing of this organ,
ization. This order is going to
thoroughly examine his record and
if he is not a fit man to be a mem.
Der he will be expelled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
The Jefferson CITY Tribune saws

Inc JEFFERSON City ITa6Hne says:
Mrs. Fl. A. Gass was painfully in
iured Wednesday by fall down a
flight of stairs. She was assisting in
the moving of a stove when she
slipped and fell, the stove falling on
her. One Of her hands was badly
lacerated and she was very much
bruised by the fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

There are no new developments
in the murder Of Mrs. Buxton, oi
Warren county, sisterinlaw Of Mr.
Fuhrer of this county. Mrs. Bux'
ton was shot with a double barre
shotgun in cold blood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

THE voters cf Audrain county
outside of Mexico will vote on the
local option law June II. At the
election in 1888 the county went
dry by majority of about one hun
dred
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Parks Cough Syrup

Has been so highly recommended to
us that we have taken the agency for
it and now ask our friends who are
suffering with q cold to give 1t trial
and if it does not give satisfaction your
meney will be refunded. Every bottle
is sold on positive guarantee. Price
so cents and 81. Sold by Woodbridge &
McA rthur,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

Recorder ]. II. Minor and wife
departed Friday afternoon for Hot
Springs, Ark, with their daughter,
Mary, whose health is very poor.
Mr.. Minor will leave his wife and
daughter at the Springs and he will
return to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
WORSE THAN FIEND.
The0philus PendletOn Kills His Wife
and Babe and Commits Suicide.

FRANKFORT, IND, May 3.-The-
ophilusPendleton of WoifLake, came
home yesterday in an intoxicated
state and in a drunken quarrel
with his wife struck her in the head
killing her Instantly. The brute then
seized his infant child of six months
and beat out its brains against the
stove. He then capped the climax,
suiciding by cutting his throat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

The Centralia Guard says: James
Garrett of Mexico, sold his lot COX
100 feet, across the alley east of the
Guard Office, to M. McGraw, for
$4OO. Mr.. McGraw will erect brick
store building in the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
A High Liver

Usually has bad liver. He Is bill
ious, constipated, has indigestion and
dyspepsia. Ii there is Io organic
trouble q few doses of Parks Sure
Cure will tone him up. Parks Sure
Cure is the only liver and kidney cure
we sell on q positive guarantee. Price
so cents and 81. Sold by Woodbridge
& Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

Charles Buffum, of the La Crosse
Lumber Co. Louisiana, Mo-, will on
the first of June marry Miss Ger
trude Carkener, of Kansas City, Mo.
Charles Buffum, Is one of Missouri s
most active, energetic and pushing
young business men and the LED
GER extends congratulations in ad-
vance
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

Redman Galloway and family have
moved into the Judge Stuart prop
erty on East Monroe street, which
Mr.. Galloway purchased few days
since.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

A REPUBLICAN editor lately said:
"Nemesis is on the trail Of Grover
Cleveland. well, WE'LL II that
fellow knows what he is talking
about the blamed old thing must be
running on a mighty slow schedule.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

JEFFERSON Cry is already begin
ming to arrange for big Fourth of
July celebration. Mexico should
be doing something in this direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
MEXICO, MISSOURI, 1
VOL. XXXV.

CHICAGO now comes as near hav-
ing the earth and all the fullness
thereof as any city ever did or
probably ever will.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

The Importance of small things
should not be overlooked. Is . pill for
sick headache important Is . pill for
biliousness important? Is . pill for
constipation Important? Then De
Wits Little Early Risers are impor-
tant. They are small. French & Gar
ratt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
DR.. Parrish Elected President.

The Linton District Medical Soeie
ty met at Mexico Monday. There
was a good attendance of physicians
and a number of interesting dis
cussions. DR.. Parrish was chosen
President of the association for the
ensuing year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Mrs. Palme:'s Threat.

CHICAGO, May Airs. Potter
Palmer surprised the Board of Lady
Managers of the Fair this morning
by rising as soon as the meeting
was called to order and saying thai
she would have to resign if the ladies
would not quit quarreling and be
have in a more dignitied manner
The meeting was an sbsorbingly in
,teresting one and many of the mem
bers were i'm tears before it was over
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Repairing Neatly Done.

If 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,
At the Mexico Laundry window.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

Tom ATCHIsoN is one of Audrain's
most popular Democrats. Colonel
Dalton could not do more proper
thing than to make him Chief Dep
uty
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she bad Children, she gave them Casto<ia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Cyclone In Kansas.

Sr. JOSEPH, Mo-, May A cy'
clone struck Baileyville, Kan. sixty
miles west of here, at 5 o'clock this
evening, wrecking the st. Joseph
and Grand Island depot, Grege
Bros elevator, the postoffice build
ing, the Odd Fellows hall, the Bap
tist church and other buildings. Tht
damage will amount to s15, 600. M
one was hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

HOOPS PILLS act especially upon
the liver, rousing it from torpidity to
its natural duties, cure constipation
and assist digestion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
POSITION OF THE ALLIANCE

OF course there are bad men in
all churches and all orders and it is
not expected that the F. & l.. U.
should be pure. We understand
that the charges against Mr.. Gra-
ham will be thoroughly investigated
by the officers of the F. & L. U. and
that action will be taken in reference
to the matter. He will be fred il
not a fit man to be member.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11
Hoods :::,;,. :::;; Cures

Needs pine cure csastipstsos by rsstsrins
~ psristalio astisa = ths allnsnfasy saaal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

J, w. OWEN, Pastor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-05-11

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Send 2ceut stnmps % 4. Z. Orduay q Ce.s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21
Things Worth Knowing.

When you are in need of trusses, sup
porters, shoulder braces, bandages or surgi-
cal appliances of any kind; 1t will be well to
remember that Saur & Balsley's drug store
is headquarters for everything in this line.
They have large assortment of all the best
and latest improved trusses, which they ad-
Just free OF charge when desired, and guar
antee them to hold the patient in any and all
positions and to give entire satisfaction.
Trusses properly adjusted and worn in time,
very frequently cure the patient. especially
young people. Remember that the price on
trusses and shoulder braces have been large
ly reduced at this house and that you can
here find tho largest stock and best variety.
It will do no one any harm to wear shoulder
braces, and is great benefit to many young
people in the way Of protecting their health
and to keeping their shoulders in proper
position.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21
Death of Fred. Bargeman.

The community was greatly shocked
Tuesday evening on learning Of the death of
Mr.. Fred. Bargeman, which sad event took
place at his residence in this city at about
O'Clock on the above evening.
Mr.. Bargeman had been dangerously sick
with typhoid pneumonia for some days,
which in measure prepared his frinds for
the worst, but the announcement of his
death was great shock to them and cast a
gloom over the whole community.
The deceased was young man having
the esteem and confidence of all, an excel
lent citizen and a good business man. He
was just in the prime Of young manhood,
being in the 34th year of his age at time of
death.
He leaves heart broken companion and
FIVE small children, to feel the loss of kind
and affectionate husband and father.
!. Funeral services will be held at the Catho-
lie Church this morning at o'clock, Father
Putt officiating.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21
Queer Hog NIalady.

Amos Rogers, we'll known farmer of
Scipio township, Seneca county, mourns
the loss of dozen fine blooded hogs, which
died day or go since under very peculiar
circumstances. The animals were appar-
emily we'll at 10 O'Clock in the morning,
when tn, y became afflicted with strange
malady, and all we're dead in few hours.
They were evidently in intense agony, and
would whirl about in circle and sometimes
jump three feet from the ground. Veter-
mary surgeons have been consulted. but
cannot account for the death of the hogs or
the malady.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21
Paste This Up.

Inquiries are already coming in as to the
Squirrels may be killed to December Is:
woodcocks to November /; ducks from Sep
tember to April 10; quail November 10 to
December 15. Sunday hunting prohibited
at all times. There is no restrictions to
fishing with rod and line with bait or lure,
at any time, but no grab hooks, seines, dip
nets, or other contrivances can be used for
taking fish in any of the rivers or creeks;
and very severe punishments are meted out
to those who use dynamite to kill fish. No
bass may be taken of eight or less inches in
length. Now. cut this out and paste it up
where you can see it, whenever you desire
the information repeated,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21
GRINDING OUT JUSTICE.
Common Pleas Court Proceedings.

Margaret vogel Exccutrix Etc VS.. The b. 8 o.
Il G. r, r. 20. Continued by agreement.
Grant M. Glass We. Hampton Merrill. Continued.
Mary Huff vs.. Michael Donnely. Demurrer
overfuled; defenaent excepts; defendant has un-
til Dot. 10, 1898 to file answer; continued.
Mary L. Gordon vs. Elmer Gordon. Dismissed
at plaintiffs costs; Judgment
William VanPelt vs. Margaret VanPelt, Admins
tratrix etc. Trial had; verdict for plaintiff, S348.
Alfred Kurfess vs.. William O. Rogers. C0ntin-
ned at costs of plaintiff.
Wallace e. Dond ct al. VS.. Asa H. Tyler. Con-
Myrta Maltocks vs. Albert Mattocks. Divorce
deereed .AN
William Msrkloff W.. Samuel W. Kemp ct oil
w.P. Tyler appointed Guardian adliter for infant
defendants with leave to answer instanter; decree
as prayed for.
William l., Robinson, M. d. vs.. The Board OF
Trustees OF Rickfeld towdship, Henry county, o.
Demurrer sustained; plaintiff desires to plead no
further Judgment; plaintiff excepts journal order.
ed kept open for 80 days for filing bill Of cxcep-
tions. sa4
Edwin 9, Shaw VI. John Tusinger ct al. De.
B fault; Judgment for plaintiff S.; sale ordered.
j O. GrolI, Co. Treas. vs.. Harriet W. Gary ct al.
81 NJ Hague appointed Guardian adlitem for in-
fant defendant; leave to answer By Saturday LIST;
decree for plaintiff ;decree for Amelia Gary
Robert b. daines vs., Lena Smith ct al. Default
found due plaintiff 1896 o.; sale ordered.
10 Groll, Co. Treas. vs.. Wilbur G. Nef ct al,
Jury waived. decree for defendant.
Klien Bros. AymAn vs. Wendell kinstler ct al.
Judgment S13s. 10.
The Citizens Banking 90. of Weston vB, Uriah O.
THE Citizens Banking Go. of Weston vs.. John
FarquharHon ct al. Judgment $4s4!S0.
The Citizens Banking 90. of Weston vs. John
Farquharson ct I'll. Judgment SaS6Iba.
Harriet Il. Close vs. Uriah g, Dunn q al. Judg'
rnent $iG6OA
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-21

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY q co., Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
West a Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo. O.
Walding, Kinnan \ Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hali's Oatarrh Cure il taken internally
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system, Price, TOO per bottle, Sold
by all Druggists, Testimonials free, I'm