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Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
sherif's Sale in Partition


]. B. Pool.
vs.
MARY SHEA ct al,
Defendants.
In the Circuit Court of AudraiD
County, Missouri.
By virtue and authority of a deores
and order of sale made by the said
Court, In the above entitled cause and
of a certified copy thereof. dated 0cto-
Der "a, 1888, | will, on
Friday, the 26th Day of JAM, 1894,
between the hours of o O'Clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock In the Afternoon
OF that day, at the front door of the
Court House in the town OF Mexico in
Audrain County, Missouri sell. az pub
nc vendue, to the highest bidder. the
following described real estate. viz.
The northwest one-fourth of the north.
east quarter of section ten (I0l. town
snip nfty-one (5l), range ten fI6j. ali in
Aadrain County, Missouri.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash.
j. n. STEPHENS
I'd Sheriff Of Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
Surgical Instruments Lost.

About a week ago pocket case of
surgical instruments in the vicinity
of Thompson. Liberal reward for
return. Dr.. r. w. BERREY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

THE Oregon Scout, a staunch
western Democratic paper, says:
Another political struggle will soon
be upon us in Oregon. Only united
Democracy can hope to bring order
out of chaos, and prosperity out of
the maelstrom of trouble which per-
nicious legislation for 80 years past
has brought us to. If patriotic
Democrats are not powerful enough
to abolish these evils, the outlook
for our country is gloomy, indeed.
Let every Democrat in Union county
line up for the combat. Let petty
differences be forgotten. We can see
no sufficient cause for dissension.
We may not endorse some of the
actions of President Cleveland. But
what of that? He is only one among
several million Democrats, and is
only temporarily invested with
greater authority than the rest Of us,
The great principles of Democracy
are unchanged. Other parties have
sprung into life, passed through an
ephemeral existence, and died, but
the Democratic party has been ''the
party of the people" for nearly a
hundred years! 1t was not born to
die, and will never be less popular
than it is to-day. Then prepare for
the conflict, keeping ever in mind
the grand traditions of the organl-
cation, especially that promulgated
by jackson in reference to the quail
ifcation that should be possessed
by those we would place in office
Ills he honest? Is be competent"
No man is under efficient obliga-
ton to the party as to cause him to
vote for a dishonest or unworthy
man. Let us choose the best man
ne have and place him in Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

THE world is sadly in need OF an
invention that will warn people
when they have talked enough.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

THERE will be no trouble to select
good city officers from the material
offering.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

1t is believed that General Joe
Shelby will get the Western Missouri
Marshalship, though there are sew
eral candidates for the place in the
field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

MEXICO needs a good telephone
system. 1t would be a paying in
vestnent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

THE world owes every man Il liv-
ing, but il is hard work collecting
the debt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

SOME men never learn the differ
ence between education and con
Ccit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16.-There was a
liberal supply Of native cattle. Prices
export SIS. 10 to $500, good
steers 81. 40 to $500, fair to medium
$500 to $4.65, corn fed steers $4.25
to$4. so, butcher steers 50. Toto 1926,
common light steers 5 40 to $3.50,
fair to choice feeding steers 1886 to
1886, choice COWS and heifers 1910
to $500. good cows $50 to So. go.
HoGs-The market was 15c higher
than Monday and the top price was
zoe higher. A good many mixed
loads !of native hogs sold at $3.50
yesterday and $5.15 was a good price
for them Monday morning. The
inferior hogs sold at S. yesterday
were not worth over S4.S5 Monday
and other hogs sold at about the same
advance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
WORST FORM Eczema
Bafiied Best Medical Skill for Eight
Months. Cured I'm Two Months
by Cuticura Remedies.

This is to certify that a child of mine had Eczema
In Its worst form, and which bafied the best medi-
cal skill that could be employed here. The little
snfferer Eaa Hrannad I'm agony for at least EIGHT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

B. L. johnson, a telegraph oper,
ator at the depot in this city, and
Miss Ruth Gwyn, of Holiday, Mo.
were married at the residence Of
the brides parents in Holiday this
morning at A O'Clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson came to this city to-day
and will make their home here for
the present. The LEDGER wishes
the young couple a long and pros
porous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

SURELY we will have a new Union
Depot during 1894.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
MARKET,

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-The range of
values in cattle was $1.25 and 5000,
with 1928 and $4.75 the prevailing
prices, COWS and bulls going largely
at 1925 and 1926 and from 1855 to
81. IS buying most of the steers.
The best of the offerings OF hogs
sold up to So. so and $5.55, and the
bulk of the stock changed owners at
over $3.50, $685. and $5.45 being
the popular prices. Some poor lots
were weighed at So 10 and $5.15, the
culls sold anywhere from $50 to
$4.75.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

WHAT about the ice plant
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
Cuticura Resolyent

The new Blood and Skin Purifier, internally, and
CuTIcuRA, the great Skin Cure, and CuTIcuRA
Soar, the exquisite Skin Beautifer, externally, ir.
stantiy relieve and speedily cure every disease aES
humor of the skin, scalp, and blood. with loss o.
hair, from infancy to age. from pimples to ~scrofula.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

Sold everywhere. PRICE, CurrcuRA, Soc; Soar,
sc; REsoLvENT, $i.0o. Prepared by the PorTER
DRUG AND CORPORATION, Boston.
- Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases d
pages. % illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18

President of the Illinois State Institute of PLY.
sleiaDs and Surgeons, Chicago. or one of their
stan. Will make regular visits here once each
: from any form of chronic disease. Our Institute
formulated by DIR. Henderson.
l~ysicianS. and his thorough education from child
ected in the one channel with a view of relieving
ate of Illinois who have been patients and treated
by him and his latest and most improved
Il of the physicians of our institute are regular
various branches in the treatment OF chronic dis
physician. from the simple fact that they only
life study to chronic eases. and are therefore in a
r set Of men can possibly do.
or all who apply TO us are carefully examined. a
onstIltation is held. and an opinion given free OF
barge. so that if YOUR case is lncurabie YOU are
lainiy told of it, and if your symptoms can be only
g If a cure can he affected, you will be given the
at in the power of the human mind to cure every
4 to diagnose disease.
MALARIA. CHilLS N FEVER. with all the at
tending symptoms. eradicated from the system
50 that the patient will not again be afflicted with
these diseases.
RUPTURE. RECTAL DISEASES, PILES, FISTUlA.
FiSSURE P~R0lAPSUS, cured without the knife
or detention from business.
DISEASES OF WOMEN and all their attending
difficulties. causing long continued ill health, so
that their life becomes a burden. are soon cured
and made to feel that they have entered a new
life and it is worth living again.
STRUCTURE. V%aRIcocEtE. HfDRocElE. GLEET.
GRAVEL. PROSTATE AND BLADDER DISEASES of
men at all stages permanently cured.
DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS. such as Diabetes
and Brights Disease. in nearly all of their stages
positively cured.
CONSUMPTION. BRONCHITIS. HEART DISEASE.
and many other diseases of the throat and lungs
cured at their proper stages.
hat is it? Come and consult us and see for your
city confidential. Ten thousand references given
entS or correspondence given, except by PATIENT
place and remember the date
SURGEONS. 1924 ADAMS STREET. CHICAGO. ILL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
DR., j, P. HENDERSON

month for the benefit of all those who are suffering
practices entirely the new system of treatment as
hood with all his natural instincts, have been dire
and curing mankind. Tens of thousands in the Sta
under this system. attest to the wonderful skill 5
methods of diagnosing and treating disease. Al
graduates, and have made specia studies of the '
eases. We do not come In composition with the no
treat acute diseases, while we devote our entire Ii
rnSition to do for the patient what no other man o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-01-18
WE ARE NOT DECEPTIVE, AS we DO
NOT CLAIM TO CURE EVERYTHING.

WE ARE NOT DECEPTIVE, AS we DO
NOT CLAIM TO CURE EVERYTHING.
relieved, you will be told what can be done: viii
probable length of time and the total cost. 1t is
thing, but it is the greatest heritage allotted to m5
cATARRR-Most pleasant method of treatment.
and not a single failure of a cure of this me It
offending and iOaths6me disease.
C~ANcER-This dreadful disease can he posi-
lively cured. saving hundreds of lives. thousands
Of dollars of money, and years OF life to the
afflicted.
DYSPEPSIA, DiARRHGA AND INDIGESTION in all
Of their various forms positively and permdil-
emily cured.
NEURALGIA. NERVOUS EXHAUSTION. EPILEPSY.
and all forms of nervous diseases are quickly
cured by our new treatment.
LIVER N ALL DISEASES the result Of Bill
iousneSS Acne, Yellow Spots. Dizziness, yellow
Tongue. and symptoms connected with these,
thoroughly cured.
BLOOD mi SKIN DISEASES-Sores, Tumors,
Pimples, letter, Eczema, Ulcers, Loss of Hair,
Mucous Patches, Scrofula and Blood Poison of
every nature promptly eradicated, forever reStoF-
ing health and purity.
How do we do it &? Where did we learn it '
selves. Consultation and examination free. ST.
upon personal application, and no names OF pat
conSent,> Call on our representative at the above
ILLINOIS STATE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICIANS N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08

yond the ehamois. forming frill. The
square is then folded diagonally, and
the two sides are joined to make tri.
angular bag. In the corners are fast
ened tassels made of the remaining
bits of leather, cut into narrow strips,
and tied together with blue rope silk.
A blue ribbon for hanging completes
this creation in popular blue and yell
low.
A design for larger pieces Of fancy
work is made of French Saline. A prac-
tical size is one yard long, and half the
width of the goods. Before sewing up,
slip over a large bone ring Fold in
the middle, sew the bottom and each
side, leaving an opening at either top
side. The Saline should have floral
figure in bold design. With fine gold
thread, outline each figure, fish-scaling
or darning some of the petals and
leaves entirely, Fine gilt rope. dou-
bled and twisted, is made into tnssels
as finish. Anna Hinrichs, in Rural
New Yorker
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
EGYPTIAN pREsssAKER's BILL.

In the pyramid age. The startling
feature of the discoveries resulting
from the displacement of the cunei-
form inscriptions has been the numer-
Gus details of popular life which are
accessible to MS The little clay tab
lets not only contain the record of
kings and princes, but even of the
poorest of the people, slaves and beg
gars. In so great literary land as
Chaldea every transaction, no matter
how small, was recorded in writing,
and thus we have many details of
transactions which would otherwise
have been forever lost. Among the
documents which have been discovered
is a tablet which may be well called
''the oldest dressmaker's bill in the
world" 1t was the custom of the
Babylonian kings to present to the
temples sets of robes for the use of the
priests and priestesses. This was
usually done every year, and we have
many of these lists in the British
museum. The oldest hitherto known
has been that of king, about 1859 B.
C. There are several of later period,
but the document before US islar older
than any yet found.
The tablet, which is of limestone,
was discovered in the ruins of the tenn
pie in the city of Nipur in southern
Chaldea. This temple was dedicated
to the ghost god and had very large
priesthood attached to it. From the
style of writing which is extremely
archaic, and from the curious system
of numerals employed, the table can
not be of later date than $500 b. c. 1t
contains list of ninety-two vestments
which were presented to the temple by
the king. The name of the king is I'M
fortunately not given. The end of the
tablet reads: I'm all ninety-two pure
vestments. the bill Dist of the temple
for the priests this year" Many of the
words are unknown to us, as they are,
no doubt, many of them technical
terms employed by the modistes of the
period Some of the lines, however,
are of particular interest-those that
can be satisfactorily deciphered.
Among the items are: Twelve white
robes of the temple, eight robes of the
house of his lady, ten pure gold col
lars, two wide robes" One item of
especial interest occurs near the end:
-Four scented robes" This reminds
us of the passage In Psalm xiv, speak
ing of the robes redolent of ''myrrh
and aloes and csssia." 1t was, no
doubt, the custom in Babylonia to per-
fune the robes, as il Is 20 this day in
Persia and India. Another item Is also
illustrative of eastern life: Two
winders," probably scarfs used for
binding round the waist. This docu-
ment has likewise an additional value
in showing us the great development
which had taken place in the textile
arts in Chaldea sven at this early
period The decorations on the statues
of Gudea (B. c. 2eo0). the embroidered
fringes. show that the skill of the
weaver and the embroiderer was far
advanced, and it is curious feature
TO notice that nearly all the attempts
at decorative work in early Chaldea are
in patterns which are derived from
textile designs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
AouseKEspsRs. CORNER.

To SCALE fish easily, dip them in boil
ing water.
BOILED cabbage is much sweeter
when the water is changed in boiliES.
ToUGH meat may be made tender by
laying it a few minutes in vinegar
water.
IN baking bread or rolls, put sauce
pan of boiling water into the oven. The
steam will keep the crust smooth and
tender.
Much of the heavy cake and bread is
the result of the oven door being banged
in closing. 1t should be closed as
gently as possible.
BEFORE beginning TO seed raisins,
cover them with hot water and let
them stand fifteen minutes. The
seeds can then be removed easily.
BOILING liquids, jellies or fruits may
be turned into glass, without break
ing the vessel, if you press the bowl of
q spoon on the bottom while filling.
FoR starching muslins. ginghams
and calicoes, dissolve a piece of alum
the size of hickory nut for every pint
of starch. This will keep the colors
bright for long time
KID gloves may be cleaned, when
slightly soiled, with a small piece of
oiled silk wound tightly about the
finger, and rubbed vigorously over the
surface of the glove.
GLASS which has grown dull can be
restored to fairly bright condition by
washing with diluted hydro-chloric
acid and afterwards rubbing with mois-
tened chalk or whiting.
OLD paint and varnish may be re-
moved by an emulsion formed of two
parts of ammonia shaken up with
one part of turpentine. IL viii soft
en- them so they may easily be scraped
off.
FoB laundry use kerosene is very eff
fectual in whitening clothes. A half
teacupful in boiler of clothes win
produce a most satisfactory result. Yet
care must be exercised when using this
explosive material.
LINEN crash. blue denim or ticking
are the best possible fabrics for cover
ing iron holders. MaaSe them remova-
bic by basting one end together and
occasionally put them in the family
wash. Beeswax for smoothing sad
irons should be tied in a piece of white
muslin to prevent waste.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Coier. aud Complexisns.

Every woman who is ambitious To
look her best should have a list for pri-
vate consultation Of trying colors.
Each complexion has its best and its
worst possibilities. Most persons can
wear dark blue or green, for instance,
but very few can wear dark red. II is
wise to accept ones limitations and
dress within them. II peacock blue is
unbecoming- IL usually is-why
should we make guys of ourselves by
donning itP If white is our kindest
ally, why not choose white whenever
it is possible to have it2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
CHARMING BEDROOM.
A Pink and Blue Apartment of Remark
able AttractIveness

Pink and Blue Apartment OF Remark.
able Attractiveness.
had set my heart upon having such
an apartment, and fortunately the pa
per of my room was neutral tint.
Not being satisfied with the border
bought two pieces of a decided blue
paper at cost of forty cents. This
cut in half, the paper being too vide
to suit my idea. / then pasted it over
the old border, being careful that the
edge of my blue paper should touch
the edge of the ceiling, and this / fin
ished with narrow gilt border which
j pasted on the ceiling. A carpet COW
cred the floor, as The boards were un-
equal in width.
procured from the manufacturers a
plain bedstead, bureau, wardrobe with
nickel-plated knobs and locks, and
two of the plainest kitchen chairs.
without painting or finishing Of any
kind. gave each piece in the set two
coats of blue paint and coat of var
nish, and had the glass in the bureau
changed to French plate. An old
wicker rocking chair was painted
white and ornamented with pink and
blue ribbons. The bedspread and
bolster case were made from ordinary
twelve-cent scrim, having baby ribbon
run through the lace stripes. The
stationary washstand was hidden by
common three-fold screen. The cover
ing for this, as was also the window
drapery and chair cushions, was of fine
China silk of pink and blue. The
shade for the standing lamp. made
from crinkled paper, the bureau scarf
and glove case were all of the shades
of pink and blue. The beauty of this
room, completed at cost of seventy
five dollars. can hardly be imagined
Laurie Duckett, in Ladies' Home Jour
nal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
DRESSMAKER'S BILL.
Discovery of One Made Out in the
Year 1900 3. G.
1t Looks Like Chinese Puzzle. But Was
Dreaded by ChaldeSn Husbands-Cost
" Robes Worn By tine Priests
of Antiquity.

Egypt has been called 1.-THE land of
surprises" Year after year the ex-
plorers in the Nile land bring TO light
some new and startling examples of
art. revealing 10 us the astonishing
character of the early civilization of
the Egyptians. Egypt has now a rival
in the sister civilization of ancient
Chaldea. Although in art Chaldea is
far behind the land of the Nile, espe-
cially in the art of painting, the res
toration of the early civilization and
the perfect picture which we can form
of the life and manners and customs of
the people are almost as complete as
those which we can restore of Egypt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08

Dainty bedroom papers are much in
demand, and wonderfully beautiful
some Of them are The one fault in
rooms Of any size is lack Of character
and q somewhat faded ensemble. but
even that has been obviated by a clever
device. In the home Of recent bride
of artistic tastes the walls of the guest
room are papered with design of pale
pink upon creamy, white ground,
and the defect OF too pale tints is en-
tirely overcome by bordering of olive
cartridge paper Each of the four
walls has become a panel, and the
plain tint runs around all sides, so
that the sweet, tender pinks are in
closed in a frame and the room as a
whole gains the dignity that is desired
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Bost whit. M.iA.se. Caady.

One pound granulated sugar, one
pint strip; boil till quite thick when
dropped in cold water; then add one
pint best Porto Rico molasses and
three or four tablespoonfulso of vinegar.
Boil 70 snap, Remove from the fire
and stir in quickly one-half teaspoon
full of soda and havor with essence OF
lemon. Pour on the slab and worl,
white. This makes better candy
than that usually sold by CONNECTION.
ers, Good candy can be made in this
way BY using all Porto Rico and nc
sugar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08

Into quart of new milk, warm from
the COW Tor heated to the same point
afterward), stir two tablespoonfuls of
extract of rennet. You can buy bot
tie in any drug store for twenty-five
cents. Stir we'll, pour into glass
dish, and leave in a warm place for
half an hour, then CRATE nutmeg over
the tor. and set in cold place till
wanted. With it serve jug of plain
cream, and little maple sugar, seraped
down with knife. and piled in pref
ty little fancy dish or saucer. This is
instead of the sherry and sugar gener-
ally stirred into the cream. Too sim
Pile, is it2 just try 1t, and see that
your dessert will take five minutes to
lcalIe, and will cost you about ten
cents, unless you like it SO well that
you hav, - make double quantity next
time Mrs. f. NJ Jones, in Country
Gentleman,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
Rellsf tor Nerreu. Heaa.ohs.

The ordinary pervous headache will
be greatly relieved. and in many cases
entirely cured by removing the waist
of ones dress, knotting the hair high
up on the head out of the way, and,
while leaning over basin, placing a
sponge soaked in water as hot as it
can be borne on the back of the neck
Repeat this many times, also applying
the sponge behind the ears. and the
strained muscles and nerves that have
caused so much misery will be felt to
relax and smooth themselves out deli
ciously, and very frequently the pain
promptly vanishes in consequence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08

piece of fine wire and slightly curve it
at one end. Heat the straight end Of
the wire and pierce the center of the
wax flower while IL is in the water.
Having made hole through the flower
push 1t to the curved end. Prepare q
dozen wires in the same way and then
join them together in the manner
shown in our illustration. You will
now have beautiful tree of wax
flowers, which viii make a pretty and
effective ornament.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-03-08
nEEnLEwoRK BAGS.
Very Pretty Ones May he Made at
Trlfilng Expense.

Embroidery companions. besides full
filing the mission implied b the name,
are made TO grace the room in the
shape OF sachet bags. The triangular
fancy IS intended only for light needle
work II is made Of channels, nine
inches square, embroidered with single
blossoms and sprigs Of forget-me -nots
in pale blue ribbon work. Line with
crinoline above layer Of scented
sheet-wadding, and face with gathered
blue satin. The gathered lining is ex-
tended and turned down an inch 10