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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
CHAPTER ".
G FOR LIFE

A FLIGHT FOR LIFE
On the morning which followed his
interview with the Mormon prophet,
John Ferrier went into Salt Lake City,
and having found his acquaintance,
who was bound for the Nevada noun
tains, he intrusted him with his mes
sage to jefferson Hope. In it he told
the young man of the imminent dam
ger which threatened them, and how
necessary it was that he should return.
Having done thus, he felt easier in his
mind, and returned home with a light
err heart.
As he approached his farm, he was
surprised TO see a horse hitched to
each of the posts of the gate. Still
more surprised was he IN entering to
find two young men in possession of
his sitting-room. One, with a long,
pale face, was leaning back in the
rocking-chair, with his feet cooked
upon the stove. The other, a bull
necked youth with coarse, bloated fea-
lures, was standing in front of the
window with his hands in his pockets,
whistling a popular hymn. Both of
them nodded to Terrier as he entered,
and the one in the roeking-chair COM
menced the conversation.
Maybe you don't know u.s." he said.
This here is the son of Elder Drebber,
and I'm Joseph Stangerson, who trav-
eled with you in the desert when the
Lord stretched out His hand and gath
cred you into the true fold"
"As He will all the nations in His
own good time" said the other, in a
nasal voice; file grindeth slowly but
exceeding small"
John Terrier bowel coldly. He had
guessed who his visitors were.
'We have come" continued Stanger-
son. ''at the advice of our fathers, to
solicit the hand of your daughter for
whichever of us may seem good to you
and to her. AS | have but four wives
and Brother Drebber here has seven, it
appears to me that my claim is the
stronger one"
NAY, nay, Brother Stangerson,'
cried the other; "the question is not
how many wives we have, but how
many we can keep. My father has
now given over his mills to me, and I
am the richer man."
But my prospects + BETTER" said
the other, warmly. "When the Lord
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
What is

Castoria is Dr.. Samuel Pitchers prescription for IDfants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is a harmless Substitute
for Paregoric, Drops. Soothing syrnps, and Castor OIL.
II IA Pleasant, It's guarantee is thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers. CastoTia destroys Worms and allays
fsverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
eures D'arrhoea and vins, Collie. Castoria relieves
teethins troubles, cures constipation and hatuleney'
Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels. giving health and natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Cnildren's Panacea~~tha Mothcr's Friend. !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
A MEXICO LADY, PRACTICES LAW.
mrs. John D. johnson Enrolled as q
Member OF The Bar.
From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Mrs, John d. johnson, wife OF
the we'll known attorney, was enroll
ed to-day on the rolls in the Circuit
Clerks Office as a member OF the
bar. In the record is written a
memorandum to the effect that she
she was admitted to the bar by Judge
Elijah Robinson of the Circuit
Court at Mexico, Mo-, June 1855.
At the time of her admission to the
bar she was not married to Mr..
johnson and took the examination
under the name of Mrs. l.. K.
Dudgeon at Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
For SaIe-The Famous Spanish
Jack, PresumidO,

Whose sire was Espadale, the most
celebrated jack in Spain ;dam Labra-
dora. This is the best blood in Spain
and the pedigree, as duly certified by
the Royal Spanish Stud Book, dates
back to the Arabian Caliphs. Pres
undo is coal black, 151s hands high,
heavily built and without a biemish,
is 4 years old next spring. A full
brother of Presumido, 2 years older
than him, was ManAmillo, sold to
the Duke of Montspensier for his
stock farm near Seville for $4,000,
and won all the prizes at the agri-
cultural fairs last year. Price oil
Presumido, $500. He can be seen
on my farm at Shattuc, Clinton
County, Ill., VIM. ?. HILL.
For further particulars apply to
| Charles l.. Stewart, Rush Hill, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
BIG LAND SALE.
Judge =. e. Kendall Has Disposed OF
His Property at Good Figures
But will Remain in Au-
drain County.

Judge S. E. Kendall has sold his
two fine farms in Audrain county
for something over $11, 900 in cash.
He sold 200 acres to Christian
Youngerman, of st. Charles county,
at $33 an acre, amounting to$6, 600.
He sold 165 acres to his son Joe at
S27.50 an acre, amounting to$4, 542.-
80. Judge Kendall has not made
up his mind yet where he will locate
but we trust he will come to Mexico.
He says he is going to remain in
Audrain county. The Judge has
travelled over a greater portion of the
United States but has never yet
seen any part of it he likes better
than Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Fer Sale.

A very desirable home, known as
Cottage Home, containing 40 acres OF
more. Located in the western par.
of the city north of the Boule.
ward and Military school. Fronting
east, with good streets to all parts 0!
the city schools and churches. Will
sell all or subdiyide. Apply to Mas.
JOHN ?. CLARE AND HUsBAND, Mex.
leo, Mo. 4tw etd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

No better aid to digestion,
No better cure for dyspepsia.
Nothing more reliable for biliousuess and con
stipation than De Wits Little Early Risers tn
famous little pills. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

W. S. Hathaway has just received
the largest shipment of garden seeds
ever landed in Mexico. These seeds
will be sold in bulk at unusually low
prices. Mr.. Hathaway will continue
throughout the season to secure clio
yer and timothy seeds and northern
potatoes by the car load and meet
all legitimate competition in these
lines. d&w2w.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
An item in a st. Charles coun

An item in a St. Charles county
paper states that a prominent poll
tician of Audrain county, who is said
to have hopes set on going to Con,
gress" was in that county recently
"visiting friends and casually max.
ing new friends" No name is
mentioned but we learn that Hon.
John M. Barker, of Mexico, is the
gentleman referred to.-Troy Free
precs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

AT the annual election ofthe VIM
Warner Republican League Club
Thursday, d. 3. Shea was elected
president and Geo. FL. kunkel sec.
rotary. j. N. Humphrey and A,
Bernhardt were elected delegates to
the State League at Springfield
which meets Feb. 22nd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
For Sale

A we'll selected stock of hardware
in -Blackburn, Mo-, Saline county.
Business in u prosperous condition
Reason for selling, death of my
brother and partner in business.
Address all letters to G. NJ. Price,
DIV If Blackburn, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

LET the Republican Senators at,
tempt to carry out their threats Of
prolonging the tariff debate three Oh
four months if they dare. The PEG
pie will set up with them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Repairfng 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 Woodbridge & McArthur's drug
store, North Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
do F0U WISH

To regain your health if you are
all broken down and suffering from
nervous p~rostration? [ will tell you
what cured me after suffering fol-
months. l used two bottles OF Sui.
phur Bitters and now | am a well
man. C. STILES, Bookkeeper, Can
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Col. H. Martin Williams is nego.
tiating for the purchase Of Capt. T.
1. Goddin's paper. the Herman
Ledger. Capt. Goddin, on account
of age and bad health, is DESTROYS
of retiring from the business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

A man shoveling snow off the
Armstrong building knocked a rock
off, which in its fall broke the plate
glass in Roberts lunch counter.
Parties shoveling snow off buildings
should be careful or some person
will be killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Audrain Courts.

CIRCUIT COURT Sd Monday in JAN
uary, LIST Monday in June, 3D. Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, 1st Monday in May, lst Mon
day In August, LIST Monday in Novem-
Der.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in JAN
uary, q Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

The manner in which Democratic
Senators are pulling together for tariff
reform indicates that the game of the
Republicans, to work up Democratic
discomfort, has been blocked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Reward.

We ars authorized to pay the sum
of 800 to any person failing to find
relief from a cold after the trial Of
one bottle of Or. Gilman's Cohosh
and Tar.
WooLDRIDGE & MACARTHUR.
wifi J.F. LLEwELLYs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

We have never believed that the
votes of the United States Senators
were purchasable commodities and
we do not believe it now, although
there may have been isolated in
stances when they were sold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Judge s. E. Kendall says that the
report that he is candidate for office
is without foundation; that he has
no idea of being a candidate for
anything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Stock Shipmeuts.

Wood Maddox, 2 cars of mules
to Columbia, Tenn.
Wallace, Northern & Co., l car of
hogs to st. Louis.
Chas. Lewis, 4 cars Of cattle to
Chicago and | car of hogs to the
National stock yards.
A. D. jackson, / car OF sheep to
Chicago.
Abe Larimore, 2 cars of cattle to
Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

SEVERAL citizens of Mexico have
expressed themselves to the LEDGER
as willing to contribute literally for
relief of the poor as soon as an
organization is formed to look after
the matter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Mules for Sale.

\ lot OF 4-year-old mules for sale
by the span. Well broke and fat,
Well sell on time for the next Is
days. Now is the time for you to
get a good team on easy terms. Two
miles northwest of Worcester.
36 1t C.. G.. RAKFp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
1t Meets in Mexico Saturday, Febru-
ary "a, 1894.

The Audrain County CentralCom'
mittee will meet in Mexico at the
office of Secretary, John J. Steele,
Saturday, Feb. "a, 1894. At this
meeting the date will be fixed fol
the county primary and other mat
tiers of Importance will be attended
to. The officers of the committed
are C. G.. Daniel, Vandalia, chair.
man; John J. Steele, Mexico, Score
tary. The following is the com
mittee by townships:
Salt River-John ]. Steele, J. ID
Frazer, l.. X. Crockett, S. S. Cal
laway, W. K. Potts.
Wilson,. w. Holloway, Jo'
Davis, J. E. Sims.
Loutre-A. J. Douglass.
Prairie-J. L. Pierce.
Cuivre-J. K. Grow, DR.. Ed
Vandeventer, C. G. Daniel.
Linn-Hardy Doolin, S. E, Ken
dali.
SAILING. P. Naylor, w. H
Angel.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve clean
ses, purifies and heals. 1t was made
for that purpose. Use it for burns,
cuts. bruises, chapped hands, sores of
all descriptions, and IT you have piles
use it for them. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

PROMPT action by the Senate,
which seems now to be assured will
do more to popularize tariff reform
than any other one thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

The famous law suit OF Connoble
vs.. CLARK in reference to the pur,
chase of a jack has been compromis-
ed. The costs of this case we're quite
A sum
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Parks Sure Cure

For the liver and kidneys. The on
ly guaranteed cure for kidney troub.
les. Removes the uric acid. Cures
rheumatism. Try it. Sold by Wool
bridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Attention

We mean what We say, that DIR.
Gilman's Cohosh and Tar will cure
any cough or cold, however obsti.
nate. J. F. LLEwELLYN.
wifi WOODBRIDGE & MACARTHUR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

1t Is just as easy to try Une Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. It's
easier to cure a severe cold or cough
with it. Let your next purchase for
a cough be One Minute Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better result; better
| try it. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Chas. E. Storr, Mexico's game
fowl breeder, has shipped stock this
month to Colorado, Nebraska, Ohio,
Illinois and several points in Mis-.
souri,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

THERE is no iingoism about the
policy of President Cleveland, but
there is a keep-your-hand-off off Amer
ican-commerce ring about it that is
far more impressive, as we'll as more
beneficial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
A Smart Woman

Is always ready for any emergency.
She keeps a bottle of Parks Cough
Syrup in the house i'm the summer
time. A summer cough and cold is
quickly cured by 1t. Unequalled in
Group. Sold by Woodbridge & Me"
Arthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Children Cry for
Pitchers CaStoTia.

The Fulton Sun says: c. c,
Longley, late of Mexico, has charge
of the Grange store at New Bloom
field, G. T. King having resigned III
order to look after his farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Not u minute elapses between the
taking of One Minute Cough Cure and
relief. Why shouldn't people take
One Minute CoughCure? They should.
They do. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Farm FOR Rent.

1 will rent my place in the south.
ern suburbs of Mexico and sell tbs
live stock, feed and Implements or
reasonable terms.
d&w2w. W. s. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

An Iowa lady answered this query
thus: She had a lovely complexion
but no better than all my girls have
since they began to use Parks Tea,
1t is wonderful how pretty they look
now. Sold by Woodbridge & Near
thur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

All diseases of the skin cured and
lost complexion restored by John
sons Oriental Soap. Sold by French
Il Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

THE New York Republicans are
fighting over reorganization just as
though they really expected to carry
the state at the next election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Gibson e. Blattner shipped a car
of poultry and eggs to st. Louis Fri
dav.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

CHICAGO gets everything, even
the smallpox, which has lately been
trying to get a foothold there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

It's all the same, a slight cold, con-
gested lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
T. F. Lawler and wife, of Ray
mond, ILL.,, are visiting their son, j.
HI. LAWYER. of this city.

/ love a maiden fair to see
And best of all she loveth me
Our hearts both beat in unity
We owe it all to Parks Herb tea.
For she was sallow and / was red
And neither of us would ever have wed
Had it not been for her aunt who said:
Just take Parks Tea when you 90 to he'd -
Sold by Woodbridge & Macarthur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
FARMERS,

FARMERS,
Let me speak a word to you.
While | realize the truth. that
there are veryfew things on this
earth better than a Missouri
farm, yet there are many farm
ers who, for various reasons.
wish to sell. If you desire to
sell your farm let me know it. |
will make it my business. spend
time and money to find you a
buyer. If | succeed, will charge
you a reasonable commission.
II l iail it will cost you nothing.
eaii to see me when you are in
town, or write to me and | will
send a blank to be filed out Civ
ing size, description, price, &c.
OF your farm. Respectfully,
once Opposite Rinog Hotel,
Mexico, Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

If the hair has been made to grow
a natural color on bald heads in
thousands of cases, by using Halls
Hair Remover, why will it not in
your case?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

1t is not what its proprietors say,
but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does.
that tells the story of its merit.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Johnson's Magnetic Oil kills all
pains whether internal or external.
25 and 80 cents. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

John Stewart, whose death was
reported in the LEDGER, died near
Moline instead of near Rush Hill,
No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoris.
When she Ia Children, she gavethem Castoria
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Early Risers, Early Risers, Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, sick headache, dyspepsia
and nervousness. French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Special Excursions 10 Texas.

The Chicago & Alton and Wabash
Railroads will sell excursion tickets
to all points in Texas at one fare
for the round trip. Dates of sole
are Jan. 8, Feb. 10, March 10.
April 10 and May s, 1894. Tickets
good for return passage so days
from date of sale.
Z S. WILSON,
II Tk't. Ag1-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Circuit Court adjourned Friday.
Midwinter Excursion to San Fran.
cisco, California.

For the above the Chicago & Alton
and Wabash r. Rs. will sell round
trip tickets to Pacific Coast points
at low rates. For full particulars
apply to Z. S. WILSON,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

1t is currently reported that Hon.
R. H. Norton, of Troy, will be a
candidate for Congress again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

1t not only relieves: it does more, it
cures. We refer to One Minute Cough
Cure. Suitable for all ages, all con-
ditions, at all times. French & Gar
rett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Judge Shell is able to be out after
q severe spell Of illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Miss Matte Frost is in Vandalia
on a visit to her brother, Frank, Of
the Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
Castoria.

"Caseoria is SO well adapted to chils rem thas
/ recommend 1t as superior toany pra riptha0
known to me-"
a. A. ARCHER, Il. D.,
iii So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, n. Y
"Ouf physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among ouf
medical supplies what is known as regular
produces, yet we are free to confess that ths
merits OF Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND D~IsPEssAsY,
Boston, Man
ALLEN C. SIXTH, Pres,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
CaStorta.

sOnskpfa 10 an excellent medicine for chill
aren Mothers have repeatedly tlo me nf its
ecoael,sct upon their children"
DR. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell. Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

stIpatiOn than De Wits Little EARLY RlsefS the
famous little pills. French & Garrett.
WANTED-Reliable men to sell
our choice and hardy Nursery Stock
and Seed Potatoes, full and COM
plete line. Many varieties can only
be obtained through US. Commits.
sion or salary paid weekly, and
promptly. Exclusive and choice Of
territory given. Don't delay, write
at once for terms.
ALLEN NURSERY Co., Rochester,
N. Y. 29-w-2O-t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

Harry Dey was in Mexico Satur.
day on a short visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

The cen.aur Company, TT Murray Street, New York City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22
MAGNETIC NERviNE.

Is sold with Msities
guarantee 10 cure
euouepFcetra
tion. Fits, Dixzi.
neSS,Hcadache and
Neuralgia andwake-
fuiness,c caused byex-
eesstyeuseof0pium
Tobacco snd Alco
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-02-22

sCastoris Is the best remedy for children OF
which I am acquainted. Ihope the day is rot
- dzssant when mothers willconside- the real
hxrest of their children, and use Castoria in
sesd OF the various uack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing : :lp and other hurtfui
sRsrfs down their Iroat., thereby sencing
thom to prematuE: graves"
DE-. J. F. KINcHK1oE,
Conway, Ark.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-11
Remember we
Positively Guarantee 1t
GoldStein & Mige1
BURGLARS AT WORK.
A Home and Store Entercd---LaS
Nights Record.

Mrs. Nancy j. Hood, widow
lady living at 1927 Franklin street,
was awakened late last night by a
burglar who, standing near the foot
of the bed with sixshooter
pointed at her head, demanded o.!
her all the money she bad. She
told him she had none, which he
denied, and with an oath said i:
"Give me that $40 which you have
hid len beneath the mattress or l
will shoot"
After giving him the $40, all he
money she possessed, LIE seized a
bed quilt and left the house.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-11
NEWS FROM WEST.
for 4rteSian Water-General
and Personal Notes.

WEST, Tex, Jan. Ill Special
The citizens of West held an en-
thusiastic meeting on Tuesday to
discuss the matter of moving to &c
cure artesian water. The result
was the decision that the water
must be had, and that steps will at
once be taken to secure it. A stock
company has been formed with $25,.
90 capital, aud responsible boring
company is wa ted to begin tn.
work at once. The title of the cor
poration is the West Water, Power
and Light company.
Two West men have invented a
cotton grader that is a very com
plete machine. 1t is attracting a
great deal of ate ntion, and il being
{" mmeLd-d on all sides. nj .-srp.
B azeton q Harrlll are the invent
UIs,
The infant child of Mr.. and Mr..
Russell died yesterday. MIR. R,..
sell ls section boss on the Nil
souri,, X .nsas & Texas
Grl tables nave recently been
BON to Mr.. and Mrs Cha,l leg Wa,
son and AIR. AID Mrs. John Flour.
Shooke Bros are preparing t.
open an ext nsive farnwsre pus,
ness here in the Wagley brick bull
ing.
Farmers in this section are flu,
Their along with their work thu
they We're this tim. lat year, an
business generally is in a very fau
condition. T. X S.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-01-11
SNED WILLIAMS.
His Triumphs in Politics and on the
Race Course.

j. Shelby Williamr, of Parip,
known of all men in Texas as
"Sheb," the recently appointed
United States marshal for the
Eastern District Of Texas, is in the
city. MIR. Williams is as handsome
and jolly as ever, aud is receiving
the congratulations of friends here
and he has them by the score
with the ease and grace of man
used to the good things of life.
The fact Is the writer has seen
Mr.. Williams when he stepped
highec and seemed a whole lot
prouder than he does at present.
1t was in Dallas at the great state
fair race meet of 1887, when his
little bay mare, Lala W., the
prettiest bit Of horse tle-h that ever
stepped on steel, won the Texas
Derby. she started against two of
the best of old Jack Hardy's
progeny, was placed by everybody
third in the race, and when she
rushed under the string winner by
length "Sheb" was the hsppiest
man in the state, not because of
the heavy purse and he big side
bets he scooped in, but because of
the splendid triumph of the little
thoroughbred beauty, whom he had
named for his daughter.
A few days later, however, his
heart was bro ken. Lala started
against the same field, and was
wiped ii the face of the earth.
Her failure to 60 aroused suspicion
and investigation showed she had
been "doped." Thus was ruined
for the track one of the most prom
Using tilies ever grown on Texas
soil. Mr.. Williams took her to his
breeding farm, ard has raised from
her some splendid race horses, but
she has never foaled an animal that
equaled the promise of her early
life, before the tool of the betting
ring cut short her career.