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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

returned from their ''immense"
bridal tour in Illinois.
There has been a large number of
parties recently, one q rDusing dance
given BY Mr.. T. i. Mcintyre. A
large crowd was present. Among
the distingui shed guests were the
Hon. d. II. Mcintyre and sister, Of
Mexico.
Messrs. Jim Ward, Sam and Ben
Woods, each with his blushing
young bride by his side, spent Sun
day evening with their aunt, Mrs.
Cowan.
4 number Of the Washingt0nites
went over TO hear the Libertyites de-
bate Friday evening. They found
the society in a f0urishing condition
and presided over by Mr.. Frank
james. Mr.. George Ward read a
comic paper, which very much
amused a. well as entertained the
audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Mr.. Samuel Douglass little
daughter OF near Benton City is suf-
fering from membraneous Group.
DR.. HALEY, of Mexico, and DR.. Hal
ley, of near Benton City, performed
an operation and it is thought the
| child will recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
Mrs. Horatio Bolts died at Il

Mrs. Horatio Bolts died at the
residence of her husband, - miles
north of Mexico, on Tuesday morn
ing of pleurisy. The remains were
inferred at the Littleby Baptis,
church at II O'Clock, on Wednes'
day. Mrs. Bolts leaves a husband
and two daughters, who have the
sincere sympathy of the entire com
munlty. Mrs. Bolts was a daughter
of DR.. Crawford, ofthis city and was
a most estimable lady and beloved
by all who knew her.
-- -orN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

the popular opal rings. Two dozen
diamond rings offered at cost. In
our stock you have over 500 rings
to make a selection from and every
one of them is solid gold.
WORRELL, The JEwELERr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

We can supply your wants in
nice presents for the holidaysfo for less
money than any house in Mexico.
wit d2t E. Fl. CARTER & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
PRAIRIE VIEW ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE VIEW, December To-
Paul Davis is on the sick list.
Mr.. S. L. McCord lost a valuable
mule Friday.
d. K. Crockett is able to be out
again after a tussle with the typhoid
fever.
The l.. X. Crockett family are
about all we'll again.
Farmers are all busy taking care
OF next years meat.
Prairie View will celebrate with a
Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Tom Ford, of Beaver Dam,
is not expected to live.
MIR. and Mrs. Carter will spend
the winter with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. Price.
j. H. Robinson sold to VIM. Ed
monston 100 barrels of corn.
Ed. Renie's sale was we'll attend
ed and everything sold we'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Silver Plated Knives and Forks, $3.50 to $3.50.
Gold Plated Tables with onyx tops. 81 to s35.
Banquet Lamps, gold plated, 81 to SO.
Art metal goods, nothing that make the show
Tor the money to decorate your house, IS to SIS.
In novelties in gold and solid silver we have an
endless variety.
Book Marks, Glove Boxes, Soap Boxes, Soap
Racks, Puff Boxes, Match Boxes, Stamp Boxes, Hair
Pin Boxes, Stamp and Writing Pen Boxes, Vaseline
Boxes, Manicure Sets, Clothes and Hat Brushes,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Now is the time to buy your dolls.
We have a large stock; fresh goods.
They must be sold. Cut prices on
all goods. j. D. MCKEE,
DIT WIT Opposite Postoffice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Presents for the old as well as the
young can be found in great variety
and at bottom prices at the Temple
Of Economy. A Merry Xmas and
Happy New Year to all.
SANTA CLAUS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
To Help All.

Any chronic sufferer in this Vlcln'-
y, whateverthe nature of the malady,
NAV call upon DR.. Appleman on
his visits and receive from him the
hest aid known to enlightened med
icine at a reasonable price ana IN
The briefest possible time. 1t is the
spirit and /, purpose .1ppo,gs Of h asa v' eurs e oi
ohronio diseases generally the ad-
vantages he possesses in mastering
,hese diseases and to insure a com
iess1 radical and sue, s;sdgds asn 3D.
nraI;fc Of human misery and so de-
a,rnctiye OF human life. The Doctor
vii be at his Office, Windsor Hotel )
thursday Thu December 20, until .
o'clock D.. N. -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
Sterling Silver Thimbles

Plain band, light weight. .
Engraved band, medium wt.J'
Embossed band. heavy VT. 30
All service, heavy wt........5o
Rocco, extra heavy VT. 80
Bright cut star extra heavy 10
Gold band, extra heavy VT: $
Solid Gold Thimbies from S.5
to So 90. All Thimbles will b
engraved Free of Charge.
WoRRELL, The JEwELER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Mrs. DIR. Evy is visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Of
Worcester.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
How | wonder what you are;
Up above the earth so high.
Like a Diamond you can buy, from
WoRRELL, The JEwFLRR,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

When you strike us on clothing,
We are in it strictly. See our new
goods at halt price. d&w1t
RICKETTS, d. EMAoEs ID. 6. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Mrs. Uriel Rouse, aged % years.
was buried at Santa Fe, Monroe
county, Monday. She was ,ne
no,bsr Of ]. W. Rouse, of this city
and a most estimable Christian
woman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Solid Silver Table Spoons, plain, $40 to 1850;
fancy engraved, S12 to Is.
fancy engraved, s.. so to $3.50 per set.
Rogers Plated Tea Spoons, s1.75 to So; Rogers
Plated Table Spoons, $3.50 to $3.50.
Pearl Handle Knives and Forks, So to SIS.
Hand Carved Ivory Handle Knives and Forks,
SIS to S18.
Carving Sets in strong ivory and pearl handles,
50 to SO per set. !
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

-;+s Write T1F -a!r Circular.
! The JEWELER.
PindaIl Is home from Ar
0sss.
/ gedman Galloway is much bette,
dsg.
i Mss Ethel Galloway is hcme from
Louis.
| Chicago is to have 4 non partisan
= force,
aeedollar Will buy about - worth
/ athing. See or add.
RrEsrrs & EMMoNs ID. G.. Co.
sro. to Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
BElb
HdeDin, a son.
,sfsrson City is to have another
abtiean paper.
/ Ms. ". II. Coons is visiting in
saeapolis. Kansas.
| Enas presents OF every variety at
4. Carter * Cos. All cheap.
Bon. {. F. Clark is home from a
asss tip to Texas.
c. Bassford is home from a
lssant visit to his son, Homer, in
Louis.
| 9th bound books Tor 15c at +.
Carter & Coz. Nothing ever seen
sihem. wilt DIT
lie toy stores in Mexico are pre-
I'd for an unusually large Christ
rade.
bad the advertisements IN the
El@ LED@EH before you buy your
Day sood--
80 prisni-rz escaped from ,I,e
...,s ..l g., ,>,n., t,.rx uo.,
- ,I-,
- Ill.,,
-
+ = H carrnr +, r.
'nl' u 'l,'7 ann 0,','l''so'
~ %5I:NttoI
ssfti IN. Stephens and County
~
~ W. "''e''''''Is the 0oii''"h
/ ,
41daE 'ci!"'l te"theiS anu
: cbasn bo,k. at + II carter
los. wit DOT
las. or stolen, 4 red Irish Setter
+ city tax No. 2S6- Return to
B. Heath, Mexico. Mo. Liberal
'4 g--Sn-
saa:iiul gilt books very cheap at
carter I" :
@ NeA'co je"9ify stores nave
unusually large stock OF goods.
III H -"
ss The 10, 10. -, 80 and Do cent
rs at L. ii. Garter " Cos.
H. a.. -
Foand statement Of the Martins
|gtdo. )bank, which Is IN a most
FISHING condition.
"'se no'eLt7"fi aii" D. u'iiI
= III DOWNING Z "''
eOul..
us. ". II. Coons will spend the
idays with her parents at Min
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

--H0me-Seekers' Excursion Dee. 18th.
Via the Wabash, to all points in
the Northwest, Yves. and South.
f. :. WILSON,
Tk't. Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Evangelist J. N. Barbee and Rev.
E. S. Gibbs have just closed a
meeting at New Hope Baptist church
in Galloway County. The church
enjoyed the greatest and most wide
spread revival in its history. The
surrounding country was greatly
stirred, and the number of additions
to the church were 81, 40 by exper'
fence and baptism.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
Rings Without End.

Sterling Silver Rings ~
Gold Baby Rings..-...... so
Misses Set Rings, pretty
styles 81. o,
Boys Set Rings, heavy
and acknowledgements s.. o.
All sizes and weights Of
1Sk plain rings. Ar
elegant assortment o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Shoe and Glove Buttoners, Smoking Sets, Writing
Tablets, Paper Knives, Valise Checks, Perfume Bot
tache Combs, Leather Pocket Books and Card Cases
mounted in silver, Vail Clasps, Collar Buckles, Pic
lure frames, Turtle Shell Side Combs, Bang Combs,
Back Combs, Pin Cushions, Glove Stretchers, etc.
These goods range in price from SO cents and
none over five dollars.
Make your selection early and avoid the rush
of the last few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Gorge Robertson and J. G.Trim-
are in Bowling Green, Mo, at
Ding court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13
ClOakS! C1OakS!

we find that We are OVerstOcKed on CIoaks and " determine
Ito close them out. We will make prices to move them
Special prices Oh Carpets, Portieres, Lace Curtains and Rugs.
% wehave a small lines MEMS SUITS nd yT@tz left 5y ghch " etam@sn closing out at lie
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

us. ". Fl. Coons will spend the
adays with her parents at Min
apolis. Kansas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

alrk Pitcher informs us that he
not eoming back to Mexico to
q alewelry store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

lie Mexico jeweIry stores have
+ unusually large stock Of goods.
oRn in the state has better jew
Establishments.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

a this issue If the LEDGER will
Fband g staten4nto Of the Martins
|g(Mo. )bank, which is in a most
Fsbing condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

Diamond Rings, 500, 5, 10, Is, 20, IS, so, IS,
40, so, rs and on up to $3.50.
Diamond Ear Rings, $3.50 to $3.50. .
Diamond Lace Pins, S12 to 800.
Diamond Studs for Gents, IS to $50.
My stock of plain, fancy band and set Rings is
complete for babies, children and ladies in all the
new patterns from so cents to 500.
Quadruple Plate Tea Sets of 8 pieces, So, of 4
pieces, $3.50.
Baking Dishes, SIS to $50. Bread Trays,S5 to 7.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-12-13

tau:ifuI gilt books very cheap at
u. Carter Il Cos.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
FARM, GARDEN AND DAIRY.
INSTRUCTIVE READING FOR AGRICU. TIJRIsTs

ious waiting for the cream to rise, are all
done away with by the use of the sepa-
rator. which divides instantaneously the
newly drawn milk into two parts-skim
milk and pure cream.
Since the advent of the separator the
only heed is to give intelligent care to
the ripening of the cream, and right at
hand is the starter" an invaluable pro-
cess by which we can avoid guess work,
and have it always at the same degree
OF ripeness, regardless of the weather or
surroundings.
Exercising judgment, and having an
average amount of good luck one out
of two heifer calves from good stock may
turn out good enough to keep, and now
and then there will be an extra milk
er among them, but with scrubs there
is no such proportion by great deal.
In private dairy of Jerseys there is
full play for ones genius, and man
works best with that for which he has a
love. Ii he can not knock out profit
from such herd he has no business
with one. What good conscience one
can have when it comes to selling one
or trading it to his neighbor!
There has been phenomenal increase
in the value of the dairy product in the
State of Nebraska in the last 10 years.
and with the low price of grain and other
farm products there is no branch Of
farming which brings as good returns,
and is as certain in it's results, as the
dairy.
Good food never creates the character
nor temperament of COW, nor makes of
her good dairy animal, any more than
it will make race horse out of plug
plodder. 1t supports the animal, but
will never make good COW out of a
small mixer. and there is no use wasting
effort.
Do not feed by guess work. In ascer-
tanning, whether or not COW profit
able, not only is it necessary to know
how much milk and butter she produces,
but also how much it costs to produce it.
Every problem in a farmers life is a
double one.
Stop churning when the butter is in
kernels about the size of wheat, and
pour into the churn pail or two of cold
water, to prevent the grains from mass
ing together. The butter can be sailed
while in granular condition, and little
pressing will liberate the brine and put
the product in form for market.
The failure of many of our public
creameries, and the disrepute into which
great deal Of creamery butter has fall
en-, have all worked together to produce
healthful and lasting revival of in
terest in the farm dairy. With modern
improvements the farmer can now make
the best butter in his own dairy.
Creamery butter outsells dairy butter.
in the market because the best farm
butter is sold to private customers, and
does not reach the market. The poorer
grades go to the country stores and de-
termine the rating of dairy butter"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
HORTICULTURE.

The ManettiEis a vigorous, common
rose, andswhenss other kinds are budded
on it they get a'good send off, and many
of the varieties sold are budded on this
stalk.s This stalk is apt to throw up
suckers, and this must be watched. Cut
out all the old buds before planting.
The grape'Fis probably more easily
grownsthap almost anything else in the
whole range of horticulture, but requires
care and skill in the management, if
gratitude..in form of heavy fruitage is
expected
The berry crop is not a troublesome
one and ery.small patch brings in a
nice little sum of money. 1t is estimat-
ed that the average yield an acre of black
raspberries.is 70 bushels. of the red 70,
and of blackberries 100.
About 90 per cent of all the apples
raised in Southern Illinois and Indiana
are the Ben Davis. In the very extreme
southern parts it ripens too early and
the Winesap takes its place. The iona.
than is another late one very highly
estimated
Evenswormy..pine, which was former
ly thrown away, is now manufactured
by the. Saginaw valley lumbermen. It's
manufacture is separate industry, and
is marketed forsboxing and Grating; but
this suggestsy the scarcity and value of
timber, and should call our attention to
tree planting as method of increasing
the value of our farms.
Both Bartlett and Clapp's Favorite
pears aresnot only among the best of
fruits, but, when in flower, their large
clusters of. blossoms present as pretty a
picture as many tree does which is set
out for the flowers only.
The cracking of the fruit of pears is
caused by fungus. 1t is often observed
in the Flemish Beauty and the White
Doyenne. Spraying. as generally prac-
ticed, will make an end of this fungus,
doubtless.
Partly tender trees and shrubs need to
be but partly sheltered in winter to sur
vive all the freezing to which they are
exposed. Usually, by placing forest
leaves or bunch of evergreens about
them they will come out all right.
Much benefit is to be derived from
the pudding of plants at the time of
transplanting them. Soil and water are
mixed until they are like paste, and into
this the roots are dipped. 1t excludes
the air and keeps the roots moist until
the plant is able to sustain itself better
than when first set out.
In depth of color the Japanese blood
leaved maple leads all shrubs and trees
in the spring. 1t has truly blood red
color until summer, and even then not
much of it's richness is lost. 1t is the
best of all the japanese naples.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
The Best SpOnges.

In buying sponges, choose the dark
colored ones. They don't look so attrac-
tive. but nevertheless they are the finest
eponges. They are uncut" and "un-
bleached," and will give more service
than the cleaner-looking ones. that are
partly or wholly bleached. A good partly
bleached sponge can be had for seventy
five cents. but when you pick up a small
dark -colored looking mass, about six by
seven inches, don't be shocked when the
clerk says the price is anywhere from
one dollar and seventy five cents to three
dollars. But he will add, in the most
enthusiastic tone. Its just like velvet"
And it is. The bleached and cheaper
spouges have.been made by cutting one
large sponge into several small ones, or
by cutting off portions that were torn in
taking the sponges from the ocean.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
AGRICULTURE.

The experience of some other man,
favorably situated, should not be taken
as evidence that your fortune lies in the
same line. Enter into the cultivation
OF no special crop extensively until you
have first experimental with it modest
ly. 1t may swamp you financially.
Sheep will keep the clover cropped
closely, and if this is done through the
early part of the season the seed crop
will be heavier from the later growth
than.by any other manner of handling
it.
Would it not be the part of wisdom to
look after every investment closely :?
When planting your next potato field
you will probably have invested s25 an
acre. A single days neglect in cultiva-
ton or protection from bugs may cut
down" your profit on said investment
materially.
Next spring, if your clover does not
make a'good stand, SOW it in rye in the
fall narrowing it in and rolling it. 1t
will.make good sheep pasture all the
winter, possibly and the next year will
furnish!you with copious yield of the
two together; thresh and rick, and it
will make the best Of roughness for the
winter.
1t is not wise to pile up too great an
amount of valuable stuff in one build
ing, lest by accident the whole go up in
smokes 1t is better to have small build
ings at safe distance from each other,
and at least not run too great risk with
the. live stock. Conveniences are some
times costly
In some of the fields of the West the
Russian thistle grows thick, and yet
some of the farmers do not recognize
it. After all which has been said, is it
not little surprising that some people
have not yet learned of it's presence in
their midst? Let the flower and the
stalk be shown to the school children,
that. they may have accurate knowledge
of them.
Artichokes'are not fully appreciated
as a. food.C They are good for any stock
even-poultry. Their yield is seven or
eight hundred bushels an acre, and they
have''somewhat of the flavor of cabbage.
Conditions of heat or moisture do not
seem essential, and they are, therefore,
sure crop. The best is the White Jeru-
salem variety.
ItsEhas lately come to notice that
second growth sorghum is quite destruc
tive of life lin cattle. 1t does it's work
quickly, and farmers must be cautioned
in regard to it. Let us hope there will
be a full investigation of the subject.
that we may know the reason and the
remedy.
A man can make sure living on 10
acres of land, and he can make fiat fail
ure on two or three hundred acres,
especially when we take into reckoning
the off seasons; but one wants more
than bare living, and he wants more
positive assurance of raising crop. The
key to the problem is lesser acreage.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
THE MISTRESS OF THE HOUSE.

The guests are come; all silent have they
waited,
Entering the noiseess hush with silent bows;
They lnger for her coming, sore belated-
Where is the little mistress of the house?
She is not wont to leave her friends so lonely.
That come too seldom. as she gayly VOWS;
Yet they are here. and wait her pleasure only
Where is the little mistress of the house?
She cant OF be far off-perhaps but sleeping;
Doubtless at their low call she would arouse;
Why do they summon her alone with weeping?
Where is the little mistress of the house?
The portraits stare behind their yelling covers;
The dust is in the melancholy room;
Upon the air a CHASTITY silence hoyers;
Within the threshold, loneliness and gloom.
Cold, dark and desolate the place without her,
Wanting her gentle smile as each allows
She hears a sunbeam light and warmth about
her
Where is the little mistress of the house?
The curtains fall, undraped by her slight fin
gers;
Behind the wainscot gnaws a secret MOI Sc;
Her treasures need her care, but still she lin
gers
Where is the little mistress of the house?
Alas! there was a rumor and whisper
Threading the busy town this many days;
The youngest baby here, a tiny lisper.
Can falter forth the reason why she stays;
Why care and love. the tenderest and SINGER
est
Have failed to shield and guard her fair young
head;
Why she has fled from all she loved the dear
est
For there has been a rumor sheis dead.
Throw wide the door! Within the gloomy por-
tai,
Where her small feet fell light as falling
snow,
They bear her in, the mortal made immortal!
She comes again, but heavily and slow.
Oh empty she'll Oh, beautiful frail prison!
Cold, white and vacant, tenantess and dumb;
For such poor clay as this has Christ arisen;
For such as this he shall in glory come.
But in the calm indifference to our sorrow,
In the sharp anguish of her parting breath,
In the dark gulf that hides her form tomorrow.
Thou hast the victory, Grave! thy sting.
Death!
Yet shall she walk so fair that we who knew
her
Would pale before the glory of her brows;
Nor in the radiant beauty dare to WOO her.
To be again the mistress of the house.
Leslie Walter, in the Boston Transcript.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
STOCK.

Our domesticated animals seem to be
all fond of wheat, though they are not
used to it. 1t is relished best in the
form of coarse meal, and it is then in a
condition to be attacked by the digestive
processes, whether thoroughly mastica-
ted or not and it gives the best results.
When too fine it is pasty, and not so
readily eaten.
AT the South Dakota experiment sta
tion hogs fed ground wheat required
4.81 pounds to make gain OF one pound
live weight, while those fed whole wheat
required 4.91 pounds. The ground wheat
fed returned $3.50 cents a bushel, the
whole wheat 1888 cents, corn 60. and
peas 65.36 cents. Ground wheat and
corn gave about an equal grade of pork.
Heat is stored up in summer in the fat
and flesh of animals. like electricity in
storage battery, 10 be given out as re-
quired. Without shelter it lie used up
fast in winter. Lumber is cheaper than
food. Have at least straw shelter, or
sell off the stock and save the feed.
The depression of the wool industry
will tend to change, for time at least,
the general sheep husbandry in the
country. Mutton will be the leading
quality sought, and the great fiocks on
the Western ranges will be improved in
this regard. The wool bearers will be
bred to the mutton breeds, that they
may not be out of competition in the
market.
While the United States has At 100000
sheep, from which it produces 30OOO0000
pounds of wool, Australia leads us with
550,000.000 pounds. and the Argentine
Republic with 4O0,0O0,00O. Last year we
imported half the quantity we raised.
AS mutton breeds are adopted the price
of wool will advance, and sheep breeding
improve in some lines at least.
Enough of the old prejudice remains
to prevent the full appreciation of pure
bred animals. 1t seems easier to go on
breeding to the cheap sire, and to buy
one of the cheaper kinds, the way times
cheap; but the pure bred colts and cat
tie eat no more and sell for double the
price.
1t takes no end of preaching, and the
world is far from being fully enlightened
on the breeding question yet. The grade
animal will not bring anything so good
as himself while the pure bred is a
strong, impressive animal. and infuses
his offspring with all his good qualities.
Millions of dollars can be added to our
live stock industry. and stock breeding
be made profitable.
1t is preferable to sell the corn and
feed wheat when they are equal in price.
Wheat weighes per cent. bushel
heavier than corn; it is an equally good
grain for fattening animals. and better
for the growing ones, and there is much
less value in the fertilizing elements re-
moved from the farm in corn than in
wheat.