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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Dress Innings, Bindings, &c.

We have added to our stock all kinds of dress trimmings,
bindings, stays, castings, hair-cloth buckrams, white fannels,
velvets, satins, etc.
We keep a full line OF torchon laces, Hamburg edges and
insertions, dinities and all kinds of white goods, F1orentine and
China silks for evening dresses; silkoline and silk fringes of
all kinds for drapery.
Stamped linens, tinted table scarfs, Japanese sofa pillow
covers, Flo silk, rope silk, Roman floss, etching and wash
twist, linen floss, Irish linen, butchers linen, satin damask. linen
scrim and all kinds of embroidery, yarns and zephyrs.
Come and see for yourself. Join the army of happy, sat-
isfed customers that crowd our store day after day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
KID GLOVES.
WE HAVE THE LARGEST
LINE IN TOWN.

Misses Gloves, 75c. to 800.
L.adies'H Hook and Button 5 I 90.
See the new French 'ELafav-
ette' four button, new cut, all
colors, only sI.5o; sold for
sI.75 last year.
Eight button length Suede
Musquetaire that formerly sold
Tor SI.75, now $3.50.
See our "Bairitz,'' the best
81 glove on earth.
We keep on hand blacks,
browns, tans, English red, navy
blue and dark green
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the post
office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending October ID, 1894, which if not
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say ''advertised:"
Emmons Allen, A. W. Anderson, Jno.
Buckhart, Daisy Bruce, Annie Brown,
J. L. Boman, r. l.. Briggs, Minnie
Clifton, Thos. Gilman, Edgar Doug
lass, Nan Douglass, Rosa Dawson, Mat
tie Fry, Nobel Green, Mrs. o. Garner,
W. G.. Hayes, w. S. Harrison, NJ.
Howard, Chas. Hoover, Rosa Kemp,
W. C. Lawson 81, Edna Long, Wm.
Mack, Alex Martin, T. NJ. Nicely, J.. c.
Quisinberry, Mrs. S. L. Reed, j. 81.
Turner, Anderson Vicks, Chas. G,
Weber, Fred Wetschel, r. H. McClin.
tic
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Live stock Market Report.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9.-Prioes for ma
tive cattle: Choice to fancy export
steers SIS 60 to Sc, good shipping
steers So to SIS so, fair to medium
shipping steers 81 As to 81 95,coarse
steer cattle 81 20 to 81 40, corn fed
steers 81 25 to 81 95, fair to choice
feeding steers 50 so to So 10, COWS
and heifers So 80 to So so.
Hoes-The top was s. 80, agains'
SIS 25 on Monday. Late sales were
| &c to Zoe lower. Bulk OF early sales
were at S. to IS 10, and bulk OF lat
sales were at 81 so to S. 10. Hog
at SIS and upwards were generally
good. AT the close 50 20 was thu
top.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
R. R. HALL, Ladies' Furnisher, FRS. 1 ".'ss.' Bank.
Hon. Champ CIark's Appointments.

iioh' Shdmp OidTh appointments
Hon. Champ Clark will address
the people Of Audrain county at the
following times and places:
Worcester, Thursday, Oct. II, at
1 O'Clock p. m.
Bryan's School House, Thursday,
Oct. II, at O'Clock p. m.
Rowena, Friday, Oct. IL, at /
O'Clock p. m.
Sailing, Thursday, Oct. II, at Z
O'Clock p. m.
Sturgeon, Saturday, Oct. IS, at
l O'Clock p. m.
Centralla, Saturday, Oct. Is, at 7
O'Clock p. m.
Cant, Monday, Oct. Is, at l
O'Clock p. m.
Beaver Dam, Monday, Oct. 10, at
7 o'clock p. M.
Rush Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1
o'clock p. m.
Laddonia, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7
O'Clock p. m.
Dates for Vandalia and other
points will be made later. The
county candidates will attend and
meet the people at the above named
times and places.
J. J, STEELE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
CLARK AND ~CaUTHORN.
Hon. Champ Clnrk's Posiiiea i'm Ref
erence TO the Populists-i Point
ed Letter TO Robert CaE-
thorn, Of Mexico.

The following letters explain them
selves. Robert Cauthorn is Chair
man of the Populist County Com.
mite of Audrain and writes to Con-
gresham Clark, who has been re-
nominated by the Democrats of this
district, inviting IA controversy. Mr..
Clark is eminently correct in his
response. The letters are as fol-
lows:
To Hon. Champ Clark, Bowling Green. Mo.
MEXICO, Mo-, September 5.-MY
DEAR SIR: l learn through the
newspapers that you have made
quite a number of appointments in
this county. My object in address
ing you is to ask for a division of
the time and we will furnish q man
worthy of your steel. Hoping you
will agree to debate with us, | am,
Yours very truly,
r. H. CAUTHoRN,
Chairman Peoples Party Co. Com.
To Hon. R. H. Cauthorn. Chairman of Peo-
pies Party of Audrain County.
BOWLING GREEN, Mo-, October 8.
DEAR SIR: Yours dated Septem-
Der 5 to Inadvertently intended
for October 5-proposing that l di.
vide time in Audrain with some
distinguished Populist, not named,
is just received.
With profound thanks for the
intended honor, l most respectfully
decline.
l have no quarrel with the Pop
ulists. We are and should be friends.
They do not agree with the Repub-
licans on a single proposition under
the III They do agree with US in a
large number of things; substantial
ly at least. Most of the good things
which the Popnlists advocate they
borrowed from US. They ought to
be fighting with us and not against
U.S.. We ought not to help the COM
mon enemy by dividing III forces.
That's precisely what the p~lutocrats
of the East most desire. We should
disappoint and undo them by act
ing the part of wise men in getting
together. To this end, with best
intentions and kindest feelings, [
invite all Populists-yourself par
ticularly-to come and hear me
speak aud then finish the good work
by voting for me on the Democratic
ticket in November.
Most truly your friend,
CHAMP CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

One of Mexico's most popular
young men and all-'round athlete
will on next Wednesday be married
to one of Missouri's most popular
and wealthy young ladies in a -four
ishing little city between here and
Kansas on the Wabash. The we'd
ding will be very quiet, the best man
and the relatives of the groom be.
ing the only persons in Mexico
invited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
pOpuliSt Speaking.

H. HI. Sturgeon will speak at
Bryants School House, October II.
Fox School House, October II.
Rowena, Saturday, October Is.
Friendship, Monday, October Is.
Centralia, Tuesday, October 16.
Cant, Wednesday, October II.
Beaver Dam, Thursday, October
IS.
Liberty, Friday, October 10.
Benton City Saturday, October 20.
Speaking to commence at 1870
O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
No Retail House nAmepiea
~F0rty-FOur States.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
CENTRALIA, Mo-, Oct. SIS Utah
now a state? How may states are
there? A. S.
The President has signed the ''en-
aiding act," which authorizes the
formation in Utah Of a state govern
ment, the adoption OF a constitution
etc. ; but those steps have not beer
taken yet, SO Utah is not a state
The same state of facts exists as te
New Mexico. There are A states.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. NJ. l.. Taylor has moved to
st. Louis to reside permanently with
her son Howard. Herbert, who has
a position Nth the Express Go. here,
will remain in Mexico. Mrs. Taylor
has been a resident of Mexico for a
number of years and has a large cir
Gle of warm friends here who regret
yery much to have her move away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
The Very Best Coal Cheap.

l will sell coal in any quantity on
the bank or delivered. My coal is
as good as any mined anywhere. /
defy competition in prices. Give
me a chance before you buy. My
coal bank is IL miles southeast of
Mexico. Address w. w. Meow
an, Martinsburg, Mo. d&wtf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

j. T. johnson and j. N. Stephens
cry the big See sale in Montgom'
cry county this week, which will be
one of the biggest public sales ad-
vertised in Missouri this year. john
son and Stephens are both splendid
o~uofionnerq
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

One of the most popular travelling
men who visits Mexico and, in fact,
he makes this city his headquarters,
Dame Rumor says will shortly be
married to a Kentucky belle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Among the proceedings of the
Supreme Court this week we notice
the following Audrain cases: S. P.
Emmons, admir-, app, vs.. John Nj.
Gordon, ct al, resp; Audrain
county; argued and submitted.
Jessie B. Sampson ct al, resp, vs..
Porter j. Mitchell, ct al, app.
Audrain County; argued and sub
| roittad
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
UNION SUITS

Ladies Nat. gray union
suits, Doc.
Ladies Balbrig'n union
suits, SOC.
Ladies' Nat gray heavy
union suits, 85c.
Ladies' Balbrig. heeced
union suits, $1.OO.
Ladies wool mix union
suits, $3.50.
In same goods, S1.75.
Ladies' Atwood union
suits, $3.50.
Claildren's union suits
at only Soc.
Cllildren's wool union
suits, $1.OO.
All sizes merino, Nat.
gray & camel's hair vests
and pants for children at
15c to 85c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
he Eemaus liz Going to Stay.

Having decided to remain and be
q permanent fixture in your city we
sci icit a share of the patronage of the
citizens of Mexico and vicinity.
We. will do q strictly cash business
antl hope by fair dealing, good goods
at prices to suit the times that We
will gain your confidence and a share
OF your trade. A large invoice oil
fancy dress goods and cloaks, also a
full line of staples have just arrived.
Call in and examine our stock and
GEL acquainted with us.
THE LEWIS MERCANTILE Go,
D.nnr;otorn Of tho Eano1s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Suit has been commenced agair

Suit has been commenced against
a Cincinnati dentist for extracting
three sound teeth, when he was IN
gagged simply to fill the cavity OF a
tooth. His defense is a remarkable
one. He claims that he a hyp-
Noticed by his patient, a young and
pretty woman, and that he was un-
| conscious of what he was doing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Commodore VIM on one acre OF
ground raised 1900 pumpkins and
100 squashes this year. He sold
them at so cents a dozen and made
good money. Commodore is a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Two brothers living in the vicinity
of Chicago are exciting a great deaI
of interest just now. One is II years
old and measures 6 feet 7 inches In
height, while the other, who is Al
years old, measures but 4 feet
inches.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
u " III NLI-I-s
Sec'y. County Dem. Comittee.

Having just returned from Chica-
20 with a nice line of millinery, l
am prepared to furnish the latest
styles at very low prices. Ladies
should see my goods and get my
prices before buying elsewhere.
d&w1t NJ. J. HARDING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
The Oldest MuIe.
From the st. Louis Republic

From the st. Louis REPUBLIC.
Miller county can lay claim to the
Oldest mule in the state. Mrs. J.P.
Shepherd owns a mule that was
foaled on Horse Prairie, four miles
east of Red Bud, Randolph county,
Ill.,, on the farm of her father, R,
Rails, in May, 1912, and was brought
to Missouri in 1880. He is now AZ
years and 5 months old, and is 6
pretty lively mule yet.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

A note signed by Hodge & Nc
Kim, payable to the Columbia Mill.
ing Co., of Columbia, No., fol
$2O6. "a has been found and left al
this Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Fine ~Poiand-China Hogs,

The best herd of Poland-C China
hogs we saw at st. Louis belonged
to Messrs. Monsees g. Wiley, pro.
prietors of the Limestone Valley
Herd at Smithton, Pettis County,
Missouri. This firm had "a hogs
on exhibition and sold all but four,
which Mr.. Monsees would not part
with. The great male hog Toby,
No. 1909, took first premium in
the Missouri show at the Worlds
Fair. Good young stock for sale al
all seasons of the year. The herd
took several ribbons at st. Louis.
The Misses Moore, the new mil
liners, on north side square, Mexi'
co. Mo, WITT,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

A residence belonging to Mrs. c,
Todd, north of Thompson Station,
burned this week. Insurance 1886,
There was no insurance on the house.
hold goods at all. Nothing was
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
20 - - re deafness, and that is by ~constitu-
49, . rsn ,edies. Deafness is caused by an In
sa1.aa ~, udition of the mucous lining Of the
Enasachia n Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
Eos bavr ! rumbiing sound or imperfect hear
S.o.S anS N hen it is entirely closed deafness Is
t y rssplt. and unless the inflammation can be
: : ~ ont . nd this tube restored to its normal
aara;t;on- hearing win be destroyed forever
- nasaz ont of ten are caused by catarrh,
which il rsa tnnE put an iiliaiiael nui'fo "
W. vii 3 i've One Hundred Dollars for any
~ daafs ess iraused by catarrhl that can
~ - ba cured by Halls Cattarh Cure. Send fol
circulars, FIRE p rs n
sz-seld by q rug. yists, &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Wallace Pearson, who lives in
highland Addition, has brought to
~MLEDGER office some fine samples
amiton he raised this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The Corean flag is white, and
bears in the center a sort of ball,
|one-half blue and the other red, typ
flying the two elements of creation,
the male and the female. In the
corners are strange and complicated
blue characters invented by aChinese
emperor a few thousand years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
CONGRESSMAN Cobb Renemiaated.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9.-Congressman
Seth w. Cobb was renominated for
Congress by reclamation to-day by
the Democratic convention Of the
| Twelfth district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

don. W. II. KEENAN, and Judge
aahn A. Guthrie are home from
rate City where they attended the
Aefal Of Mr.. Guthrie's nephew.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

sink Bedford, of near Santa Fe,
~ Tor Texas and the Indian Ter
toty Tuesday, where he will remain
sssral months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Messrs. d. A. Mcmillan, W. M.
Treloar, J. G. Trimble, R. Nj. White
and John Abbay will go down to
st. Louis this week to attend the
meeting of the Grand Mas onieLodge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Ed. Harrison, of this city, had a
fine lot of chickens at the st. Louis
Fair. He captured first premium
on best pair Black Java chicks, I'd
premium on best breeding pen Of
Brown Leghorns and I'd on Ply
mouth Rocks. The best and largest
display of chickens ever on exhibit
ton at St. Louis were there this year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Hiss Edna Hudson, of Montgom-
Tcity, No., who formerly attend
y Hardin College, will this week
married to DIR. Coil. They will
SIDE in Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Rowdy Joe and Strathbury

OrTuMwA, To-, October 9.-Row'
dy Joe (2:Os) and s%trathbury
u :O9k) have been matched for q
special contest in this city October
90 for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Hiss Pinkie Edmonston returned
to fulton on Monday, where she
teacl les in the Orphan School. Miss
Tine Houston accompanied hel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The Junior League of the First
M, e. Church will have an ice cream
and lunch social at the residence Of
Rev. Sapp ON Thursday evening Of
this week. They invite the public
to patronize this, their first effort.
and have a pleasant evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

II. ]. Freddie left this week for
Eyiin, Texas, with a lot of fine
srsas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The barn of George apple, south
Of Rush Hill, was burned Sunday.
The loss from hay, implements and
barn burned will amount TO $500.
Insurance in the Alliance Company
amounts to $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

]. N. Pollard is having his
saery store renovated and re-
papered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Grover Cleveland Barker, the Is
months old son of M. L. Barker,
formerly of Benton City, this coun-
ty, fell in q we'll at Louisiana this
week and would have drowned ex-
cept for the prompt action Of Charley
Brown, formerly of this city, who
| rescued the child who is now out OF
| danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Ms. E. F.. Gay, of Altemont,
us, is the guest Of Mrs. j. II.
Eekley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

w. P. Quisenberry is able to be
ont again after Il spell of lumbago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

aahn Abbay, of the firm of Blum
go, has been elected director of
y iocal FIRE insurance company.
y better selection could have been
saae iof this important position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Master Johnnie Potts at st. Louis

Master Johnnie Potts at st. Louis
Saturday captured three first prem
iuns on his pony, Snowflake, in
less than an hour, as follows: Best
riding pony under IA hands high,
best driving pony not exceeding 49,
high and best driving pony
not exceeding IA hands high. Snow
aa1,e is a beauty and deserved the
sw. ,rds-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

{. R. Gamble raised this year
sus Of the finest turnips the writer
ever saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Auction sale of mems and boys
clothing, underwear, etc., Saturday
from 2 o'clock until Z p. m. at the
Temple of Economy, Mexico Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

J. r. Luckie returned from Hol
liday, Mo-, Tuesday where he visi
ted his son, Charley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Don't fail to read the large display
aEtrtisement of Rozier Hall found
athe daily and weekly LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. DR.. B. +. Hill, after q pleas
mt visit TO the family of DIR. Craw-
tfd, has returned to Kentucky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. Oscar Martin Is home from Il
tza weeks visit in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Miss Ella Harrison, of Carthage,
No., is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Pnf. Major.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Councilman kelso has Il Chicke-
AZ plum tree in bloom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

{. 6. Baker, of Santa Fe Lodge
10. 462, will attend Grand Mason
EL0dge in st. Louis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

|. c. Kennen and Ripley Pear
sn, Of Laddonia, Mo-, are hunting
n arkansas. They will have a most
saoyable trip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Rev. A. 4. Wallace is attending
synod in Springfield, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Ms. J. Weiner, of Butler, Mo-,
: the guest of J. Bick and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. Blanche Walker and daught-
y are in st. Louis on Il visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Elder Bradley and wife are home
hgm Curryville, where Elder Brad
y preached Saturday and Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

James Craig, w. NJ, of Central
Lodge A. f. & A. NJ. Audrain
aansy, Mo-, will attend the Grand
lsdge in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The price received by Messrs.
Gentry q Ramey, of Pettis County,
Mo-, for John r. Gentry, 2:O34
has been reported in the turf jour
nails throughout the country as
rar.ging from $4,000 to $4,000.
At st. Louis last week Jim Ramey
told the LEDGER that the great
pacing stallion sold for $4,000. II
is the opinion of Mr.. Ramey and
many other horse men that Jno. r,
will be the first horse to reach the
/ two minute mark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The Misses Moore, the new mil.
liners, on north side square, Mexi
CO, Mo. WITT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
District +. & L.. u. Meeting.

The 9th Congressional District F.
& l.. U. will meet in Wellsville,
Montgomery County, on Thursday,
October IS, 1894. Let all Unions
in the District send delegations to
attend this meeting. If the County
Union has not met the President
and Secretary can appoint a delega-
ton and give proper credentials. All
delegates should try and make this
a profitable meeting. as important
business will be transacted.
Jos. MOORE,
Sec. of 9th Cong. Dist. F. & L.U.
s. o. WRIGHT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Rev. NJ. b. chapman has resigned
the editorship of the st. Louis
Chritian Advocate and has been as
signed pastor of the Trinity Street
Church, Baltimore, Maryland.
Rev. Chapman has been long con
nected with the Missouri Conference
M. E. G. S. and has many friends
here, who will regret his going from
the state, but wish him well in bis
new pastorage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
A Farmer Assigns.

j. f. Schneider, a farmer living
10 miles north of Mexico, to-day
assigned to L. w. Crawford all his
farming outfit, consisting of horses,
cattle, machinery, 20 acres growing
corn and other property to the value
of about $1,000. Mr.. Schneider,
by the pressure of hard times, has
gotten behind and he pursues this
course to pay out. Liabilities about
$1,000. Everybody will get 100
cents on the dollar for all claims
against the estate. l.. P. Crigler is
attorney for assignee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
sassiord, 3456 Shenandoah street,
aLouis, Mo. October 6, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Swans large Touring mill at Aux
yssse burned Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Overcoat sale Monday, October
Is, at McLoney's. You can buy
one right for cash on that day il
Won need one. dat wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

The firm of Sallee & Craddock has
been dissolved. Mr.. Sallee will
conduct the business, pay all debts,
and collect all accounts. 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr.. Craddock has been
offered a responsible position as
travelling salesman. Mr.. Sallee is
one of Mexico's most reliable bust
ness men and young Craddock is a
hustler himself. The LEDGER wishes
| both success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Rev. w. Fl. Barnes, now engaged
in evangelistic work, will preach
at the First Baptist church next
Sunday morning and evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mr.. Hale Talbot is home from a
busiDess trip to Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' b Vests
and Pants, 25c.
Ladies ex. heavy fleece
Vests and Pants, 35c.
Five styles Pants and
Vests, SOC.
na-Al are good values sad nicely
finished.
Ladies half wool Vests
only Toe.
Ladies' half wool Pants
are now Toe.
Ladies' nice red flannel
Vests $1.OO.
Ladies gray rib. Vests
at S1.OO.
Pants same price.
Ladies' black rib. Vests
at $3.50.
Pants at same price.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Prof. V. G.. Vaughn, Dean of
Michigan University, who recently
created quite a stir in Europe by a
paper submitted to the Medical
Congress atB Pesth, in Hungary,
on his discovery of a cure for tuber-
culosis, is a Randolph County boy.
Prof. Treloar, ]. N. Cross and others
of this county were associated with
him as teacher and pupils in the
Huntsville (Mt. pleasantly College
along in the early seventies.
Felt hats from so cents up, al
Mrs. Harding's. dewitt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

We have a large and well
assorted stock of trimmed and
%untrimmed hats, sailors, walk
ing hats, yachting caps, Ok
ford caps, hoods, silk caps, etc.
Also a full line OF jetted tips.
wings, birds, ornaments, vel
vets, satins, ribbons and everv-
thing complete for a frst-class
business.
New Patterns Every Week.
Lhe department is in charge
OF Mrs. HopKrNs and Mrs. La
FORCE. Visit our parlors and
see for yourself.
- We Can Please You
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. Bridgford lie home from
Bevier, Mo-, wheie she vis tied her
son, Joe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mrs. J. d. Morris Is home from
a~sdinsbGrg, where she visited her
dsgghter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Misses Mary and Jessie karnes
ae home from Il short visit to Gen.
ITALIA friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Otis Purdy and mother are at
Randolph Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Mira. Henry CLARK and Mrs. John
Houghlsnd, of Evansville, Ind, are
aating the family OF j. A. Hollo.
Eler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
Best Gentleman Rider.

I DeSt Uentienlan kiUef.
The st. Louis Republic, referring
to the best gentleman rider at st.
Louis, says:
Best gentleman rider-First prem
ium, 500; second, $40. The com.
petitors were: w. N. Ridge, of st.
Louis; P. G. Robinson, city; j. G.
Wood, Shelbyville, Mo-; HI. Wat
kin ,, St. Louis; C. F. Neagle, Lex
ingt on, Ky; VIII. Davis, Fulton,
Mo. 3; II. Fl. Luckie, Mexico, NO.;
H. .. Craig, Mexico, Mo-, and J.
I. Crenshaw, Shelbyville, KY.
First prize, w. Fl. Davis, of Full
ton, Mo-. second, c. F. Neagle, OF
Lexington, Ky.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11

Louis Monsees, of Pettis County,
was hilarious when the blue rib.
bon was tied on Rex Mcdonald in
the sweepstakes ring at st. Louis
last Saturday. Col. Monsees was
one OF the judges that gave Rex the
$500 premium at Mexico, and he
felt good over his opinion being
confirmed by other good judges o
a saddle horse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-10-11
ne nfness Cannot be Cured

Wi t Keene has moved from Mo
herIv to Columbia.