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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
SAILING NEWS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
W. A.. johnson and family are visit
ing in Monroe county.
We regret to state that another son
of Squire Iiams is down with slow
fever.
Willie Dewert is progressing slowly.
DIR. A. 7. Noe, of Kirksville, visited
the family of B. F. Turner recently.
The following prominent farmers
are feeding cattle west Of here: A.
Burkey, John linden, A. ID. Spratt,
I. p. Millar, George Millar, D.. Millar,
L. N. and r. Barnes, Col. Green Clay
and B. H. Downing.
Charles II. Mayer leaves this week
for Cornell University, N. Y.
G. Crews sold three sows and "a
pigs to by. Fountain for 900.
A. e. Kemper, Of st. Louis, and
John Proctor, of Sturgeon, wer here
| last week.
Turner Hulen and wife and l.. VII
| liams and wife attended the wedding
of their niece, Miss Hodge, a Cen
tralia last week.
A social lawn party at the residence
of T. 8. Wisdom's was one of the at
tractive features OF last week.
Thos. Patrick il building q new barn
Mrs. willard Squirting has returnes
after a pleasant visit to Randolph
county relstiyes.
Miss Bessie Fields, daughter o
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
A. B. Edmonds Dead.

On last Friday Mr. A. B. Edmonds
died at his home near Greenwich, Va.
Mr.. Edmonds was SO years of age and
died of paralysis. He was a brother
of Henry Edmunds, of the firm of
Turner, Jackson & Co., of this city,
and vas highly thought of by all who
knew him. Referring to his death the
Warrenton (Va.) pirginian says:
Mr.. Edmonds was a man of hercu-
lean mould. He had a deep, good ma
ture and q brave heart.
He was a soldier throughout the war
and the writer has often heard 1t re-
peated that he turned the tide Of de-
feat into victory at first Manassas, by
jumping on a cannon and shouting SO
Justify for the men to charge that the
approaching column Of Yankees lost
heart and running spread confusion In
front of them.
In that other war whose battles are
fought every day, without the hope of
glory, he was a patient laborer, toiling
for his aged parents and sisters and
accepting nothing for himself but a
frugal living We somehow get the
notion that those whom we have
known from the beginning OF our lives
will go on indefinitely. Those we meet
in later years drop out OF the ranks;
we sigh for them and they are forgot
ten, but when n dies with whom our
earliest associations are linked we
utter "the unheard groan and pour
forth the unavailii,g tears"
Time brings some stern remembran-
ces rs most of us discover, but there
is little which causes deeper regret to
the writer than that the days in which
we held this kindly man by the hand
and listened to his laughter belong to
the i~rrevocable past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
BENTON cry ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Sept. live beg
pardon for feeling a little self import
ant this week as a young lady in Mex
leo has conferred upon us the title of
"Grandma."
Mrs. Robt. salIee left for Denver,
Colo. last Thursday where she will
join her husband and daughter, Miss
Laura.
William Reed is remodeling his
dwelling.
8. o. Wright has built a splendid
grainery.
Harry Cox, of Rails county, visited
relatives here last week.
There was an ice cream festival up
town last night for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Chris Bohlin took advantage of
the excursion rates and visited St.
Louis recently.
Theo. Barnes and Homer Haggard,
of Mexico, were in the city Saturday
ON business.
Jessie Hicks. accompanied by Mrs.
James and Thomas Hicks, have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Rails
county relatives.
Wesley Giddings and family have
been visiting in Montgomery county.
Mrs. Albert Pollock and little
daughter, of Louisiana, are the guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Frank Pierce.
During the recent storm the resi-
dence of Mrs. Nealy was struck by
lightning, which did considerable dam
| age, but no one was hurt.
Our school began Monday with SO
pupils and more to follow. Herbert
Painter, the principal, took charge OF
the advanced classes, while Miss Susie
Stevenson has the primary depart
ment.
All should attend the protracte6
meeting at Unity, beginning nex1
Tuesday night.
Don't forget the Audrain Baptis1
Association commencing the oath o
this month; also the well filed bias
kets for the occasion.
Miss Myrtle Painter came home
from Louisiana yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Baily will preach his fare
well sermon at the Presbyterian
church Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
PRAIRIE LEA ITEMS

Correspondence of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE LEA, September lo.-Peace,
auietude and neighboriy kindness 10
the motto OF Prairie Lea.
Lock Nolen is here from Centralia
bailing hay.
Il. H.. Snood made a business trip to
Moberfy Thursday.
Miss F~raumburg, of C~entralia, No.,
was the guest of the Misses Sullivan
last week.
e. H. Shocks oats thrashed out so
bushels to the acre Hurrahi for
AudraiH County and her fertile soiii
The picnic ON the Judge Kendall
farm last Saturday was largely at
tended. Hon. Champ Clark carried
the day. His speech was spicy and
TO the point. No doubt but what the
| Tribune editor docs think there are
too many political picnics on hand
We meal to wake up and stay awake
until after 1896. The Republican,
won't catch us mapping again. The
nap of last November has cost rs toe
Z dear.
| We think Il quite kind in Editol
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
Mr.. Ruloff's Will.

!, Jacob Ruloff, of Mexico, Mo-, be-
ing mindful that life is uncertain, do
make and publish this my last will and
testament as follows:
1. l request that my funeral be
conducted under the direction of my
beloved wife, Anna Martha Ruloff,
and in a manner suitable to my mea
and position in life, and | direct that
there first be paid out of my estate
my funeral charges and all of my just
debts, if there be any, and that the
same be paid out of my personal es-
tate.
2. l give and bequeath to my said
wife, Anna Martha Ruloff, all OF my
estate of whatsoever kind and where
soever situated, both real and personal
property, subject to the payment of
my funeral expenses and debts, to
have, hold and enjoy the same during
her natural life, but if she, my said
wife, should marry again after my
death, then she shall have and enjoy
my said estate only during her widow
hood as my widow, and the same shall
be distributed among my children as
provided in the next clause of this, my
will.
8. AT the death of my wife, Anna
Martha Ruioff, or if she should marry
after my death, then at the time
of such marriage I will and direct
that all of my estate then remaining,
both real and personal property, with
all the income, interest, rents and
profits of the same not having been
used or expended by my said wife for
her own personal use, for her COM
fort OF support, shall be divided
equally between my six children, to-
wit: Kate Schotto, wife of John
Schotto, John M. Ruloff, Barbara
Swicker, wife Of Henry Swicker,
Emma Bower, wife of J. A. Bower,
Fannie McCune, wife of Thomas Me-
Cune, and Ella Buckner, wife of s. j.
Buckner, to have and to hold abb
solutely share and share alike, and if
any of my said children should be de-
ceased at such distribution of my es-
tate leaving surviving children, it is
such deceased child take under this
will the part herein willed to such de-
ceased child.
4. If at any time after my death
my executors hereinafter named
should find or in their judgment be-
lieVe it to be for the best interests of
my estate before a distribution of the
same is under this will made, to sell
any part of my real or personal prop
erty, they are hereby authorized to do
so al private or public sale and hold
the proceeds of such sale or sales with
the other part of my estate and care
and protect the same until distribu-
ton is made among my children as
above provided.
5. appoint my wife, Anna Martha
Ruloff, and my son-in-law, s. j.
Buckner, executors of this, my will,
revoking any former will by me made,
and it is my will that said executors
be permitted TO act as such without
giving any bond as executors under
this will.
subscribed my name this 9Th day OF
December, A. d., 1890.
JACOB RULoFF.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

Mrs. Mary Ellen Lease has been en-
gagged by the Sturgeon Leader to speak
in Sturgeon Saturday, September IA.
Saturday is the day the Merchants'Fa
takes place in Sturgeon and there viii
be a large number of people there at
that time. Mr.. Gray deserves much
credit for his assistance in securing
attractions which will draw a large
crowd ON Surgeons big day. Go and
hear Mary Ellen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

A friend, who Is very susceptible to
poison oak or ivy, and who has suf-
fered terribly from IL tells me that the
best thing he has found is the tincture
of grindelia. Dilute 1t with about
three parts of water and battle the af-
fected parts. 1t should be applied as
soon as the irritation is felt, and before
the Characteristic pustules appear.
Applied at this time 1t will prevent
the formation of the pustuies, and soon
check the irritation. But IL not ap-
piled until the pustules appear 1t will
only prevent the formation of new
pustules, and thus check the spread
ing of the affection to other parts; the
pustules that are already formed will
simply take their course without
spreading. The diluted tincture should
be applied to the affected parts az
often as two or three times every
h0rr-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

In the first of the series Of interEa-
tionai yacht races Saturday, the
American yacht "Detender'' defeated
the Earl of Dunraven's vaikyrie III,
crossing the finish line about eight
minutes ahead of her rival. The start
was made at 1920 p. m. and the De-
fender crossed the line Mt 5:2s p. IN.
Both yachts were well managed and
New York Bay was filled with all con-
cievable kinds of craft loaded with
thousands of anxious spectators. Dur
ing the first part OF the race the Eng
lish yacht was In the lead, but at 800
the Defender forged ahead and come
In as above stated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
A Montgomery County Hog Sale.

Attention is invited to the sale an
nounced herewith by T. A. Pew Of
Gamma and VIM. T. Hensley Of Mont
gomery City, No., to take place on
the farm of Mr. Pew Sept. 25th. In
joining their forces and making a
combination sale they will be able to
offer the public s5 head Of selected
spring pigs OF famous breeding at
their own prices. Farmers can see
the stock, see the results Of good
breeding and then pay just what they
want to for it. Poland China pigs can
be made useful In this year Of grace,
with an abundance of corn and other
food; and there Is no better way 70
utilize the extra produce OF the farm
than to feed It to pigs, everyone OF
which will all q barrel at Q months old.
Write for q catalogue giving all par
t~iculars and II You cannot attend the
sale send your bids to the a~uctioneer,
as advised.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
A Deserved Testimonial.

The Cemetery Committee of the
City Council has given Schwager &
Raef the following testimonial for the
superior manner In which these gen.
tlemen completed the well at the City
Cemetery:
To tehonl 1t mag concern:
MEXICO, Mo-, Sept. 10, 1885,
Messrs. schwager & Raef, well drillers
and prospectors, who drilled a well at
the Mexico City Cemetery 1913 ieet
deep and secured q fiow of 400 barrels
of pure water per day, thoroughly
understand their business and gave
entire satisfaction to the City Council
of Mexico. We, the Cemetery Com
mittee, recommend Messrs. SchwageI
& Raef to the public as reliable gen
tlemen who do all their work In first
class manner.
THOMAS BOARD,
B. B. RUNKLE,
+. A. SANNEBEcK,
Cemetery Committee.
j. w. FOLEY,
Sexton OF Cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
AduartiaadIetfers

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, NO., for tho week
ending Sept. II, 1896, which II mot
called for In thirty days win be semitic
the Dead Letter Office at Washington.
Persons calling for letters In this list
win please say advertised"
Miss Lucille Allen, Davis Canady,
Tom Creasey, Carrie Edwards, James
English, Lille Ferguson, Z. Gentle,
Joel Humea, Chas. Hartsough, @. H.
Harrison, E. Emerson, Maggie Murry,
Ellen Minor, Martha Marks, Rev. O.
Pelino, LueIla Peiirood, F. O. Swift,
Mrs. b. A. Shoup.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

G. D.. Ferris, during the last few
weeks, has donea great deal of travel
ing over Audrain and adjoining coun-
ties in a buggy selling stoves. He
makes serious complaint on account
of there being 80 few sign boards on
the main roads. He says there r no
finger boards at the principal road
crossings in Audrain county. Quite a
number of times he went miles out of
his way on this account. The proper
officers should look into this matter
and see that sign boards r erected
where required.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

The electric light plant has been en-
larged by the addition of a new fifty
arc light dynamo. This piece of cleo
trical machinery is of the latest pat
tern and is an Improvement to the
the machinery already operated. The
yard in front of the building has been
filed in and sodded, and, with a new
iron railing around it, presents a
pleasing appearance. A new walk
has also been laid from the street to
the anfranna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
Teachers.

By all means secure for your school
as soon as possible the Caxton Charts.
They embrace the whole range of
studies and are as valuable to the be-
ginners rs they are to the advanced
pupil; "To the teacher, what the inn
proved pillow, reaper and binder are TO
the farmer" Write or call at Allen &
Warden's law Office, Saturday from /
to 4 p. m. Price of charts S25.
FRENCH STRoTHER,
2l-4m Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
HELD UP N B B
A Stranger Assaulted by Two Negroes
on the Railroad Track This Morn
ing and Relieved of His
Money and Watch.

About 8 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing a stranger, giving his name as Joe
Lee, came into the city from the east
and informed Nightwatchman Wright
that he had been held up by two ne
groes about n and a half miles east
of the city on the railroad tracks and
assaulted and robbed of his money,
watch, chain and a check for his
satchel, which is in st. Louis.
Accompanied by the nightwatchman
he walked back as far as the mill
pond, on the railroad, but no traces
OF the men could be found.
When seen by a LEDGER reporter
this morning Mr.. Lee gave his story
as follows:
"My name is Joe Lee and | am on
my way home from Mempa, Idaho,
to visit relatives In English, Indiana,
in hopes Of finding work there. At
Omaha 1 checked my satchel through
to st. Louis and began working my
way as best l could to reach my des-
tination. Last evening / left Black
burn, Mo-, on a stock train and no
ticed two negroes on the train, but
paid no attention to them. The train
arrived in Mexico at about 3 O'Clock
Wednesday morning and l got off and
began to walk east on the railroad
track. Ibid not notice any one fol-
lowing me until I was about a mile
and a half east of the city, when two
negroes, whom / at once recognized
as the onest that had come in on the
stock train, overlook me and the first
thing l knew n of them hit me a
heavy blow on the right cheek and
knocked me down. Then they began
kicking me, and | received hard kicks
on my face and left side. They told
me they wanted my money, and I
said l would give it to them if they
would let me alone. / went to take my
money out of my pocket and one of
them cut the pocket out, while the
other one took my watch and chain,
and then they both went off. I was
stunned by the kicks and got up and
in my hurry ran into a wire fence and
tore my coat all to pieces. Then I
came in to town and told a policeman
that / had been robbed. | had $3.50
in my pocket and a gold watch with
gold hands and no face and a chain
with ivory between the links"
The appearance of the man fully
sustained his story, as the whole right
side of his face vas swelled to twice
the normal size and was badly bruised
and in walking he limped. His coat
vas torn in shreds and he looked as
if he had been badly dealt with. He
said that one of the negroes was small
and heavy set, while the other, who
vas a mulatto, was tall and slim.
Lee says he is 80 years old, is of a
moderate height and slight build and
has not the appearance of a tough at
all.
A physician who examined him
Wednesday morning says that the
man is badly bruised in the side, but
that no bones are broken and the in
iuries r not serious.
No clew to the whereabouts of the
highwaymen has yet been found.
A telegram was sent to st. Louis to
hold the satchel at Union Depot and
not to give it to any n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
TULIP, Mo-, September 10.-Died,
on September 2, of ulcer of the
stomach, Miss Bonnie Fields. Miss
Bonnie was a great sufferer for
months. All that medical skill and
loving hands could do was done; but,
alasl it was not the will of God that
she should remain here longer. SO
He called her to His heavenly abode
above to dwell with Him.
Mrs. Walter Price spent several
days last week with friends in Tulip.
Chas. Sherman and family are Wis
iting in Charlton County this week.
Died, on the 7th ult., Mrs. r. Dever
of consumption. Her funeral was
preached yesterday at Mt. AIRY by
Rev. Craig, after which her remains
were laid to rest. Mrs. Dover was a
Christian lady and loved and respect
ed by all who knew her.
Miss Lydia johnson, of Holiday,
Mo-, is visiting friends in Tulip at this
writing.
Todd Appleman and wife buried an
infant daughter yesterday. Mrs. APP
pleman is quite sick with fever.
Rev. Winscott, of Moberly, has
been preaching a series of sermons at
Greenwood Church for the last few
evenings.
Nick Dinkle, lady and niece, OF
Boone County, visited his brother, E
T. Dinkle, of this place, last week.
Mrs. Annie Cottingham has been
quite sick with fever for ten days.
DIR. W. E. johnson will go to St
Louis Wednesday, where he viii
spend the winter at the Barnes Med
ical College.
Corn lis selling here at 81 per barre
delivered.
DIR. w. E. johnson removed part o.
the bone from Louie Huddleson's arm
last week and he is now improving
rapidly.
The tongue of SANDER has beef
wagging in this vicinity recently ant
some parties are liable to get int
serious trouble if they are not care
full how they talk.
G. A. Thompson and wife are visit
ing in Illinois.
Judge 8. 7. Wooden, Ed Engle AM
several others will build new resi-
dences this fall.
There are several ears of corn Oh
exhibition at this place is inches il
length and some IL inches in circum
ference.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

The Kid, owned by Ian Morris, took
the first premium of $500 at the Kan
sas City horse show Saturday evening
for the best saddle stallion any age.
There were about fourteen entries but
The Kid came out victorious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
]. hi. Crockett Carried ON some nice

J. II. Crockett carried OF ome nice
premiums at the Fulton Fair. Among
others he carried off first premium
for the best mare three years old and
under four. Also for best saddle
mare. The second premium for the
best pair of harness mares was also
awarded to him. Andrain County al
wa Us gete its ahare of the premiums.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
iss Alma Riley left to-day

Miss Alma Riley left to-day for
Jonesburg, Mo-, where she will teach
school this winter. Miss Riley has
many friends in this city who will be
sorry to lose her, but who will be glad
to learn that she contemplates COM
ing home every Friday and remain
ing over Sunday. The LEDGER wishes
her success "a q teacher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

On Saturday Geo. Morris sold one
Of his fine st. Bernard dogs. Clio c.,
register No. 33,33s, sired by the
famous Waldo, to John Talbot, of
Fayette, for $50, and shipped a pup
four weeks old to st. Louis to-day.
The latter will become the property
of j. s. Kendrick, a prominent bust
ness man in that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

Henry Edmonds retains his interest
in Turner, Jackson & Co.'s store, but
is devoting his time to his private
business, having employed George
Frank to represent him in the store.
Mr.. Edmonds is in the ice business
with r. P. Hopkins and has several
large hoop pole yards throughout the
state. ne 10 a sterling, pushing bust
ness man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
Judge Fields north of here, was buried

Judge Fields north of here, was buried
at Union, Monroe county.
Miss Fannie Hudson, of Sturgeon,
is visiting Mrs. G. G. Turner.
Elmer Crawford visited friends in
Centralia Sunday.
Newton Barkey spent Sunday with
Ed. Stubington.
ID. A. Mayer and brother bought
1000 white oak posts from O. Ever
hardt and 800 from B. H. Browning.
We understand that Uncle Simon
carson, about the oldest citizen in the
township, is very i'll at his residence
north of Sturgeon.
E. T. Hubbard, of Centralia, sold his
farm at this place to Tom German for
1886 per acre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
Miss Martha Sullinger left Friday

Miss Martha Suliinger left Friday to
take q position as teacher in a young
ladies' school at B~ardstown, Ky. Miss
Sullinger has been a teacher In the
Mexico Public School for many years,
and has scores of friends in this city
who regret her going away. She is a
splendid teacher and the LEDGER
wishes her much ucces in her new
field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
For Rent or Sale.

A good business house in Martins
burg, Mo-, nicely located and a good
opening for business. Address, box
46, Maiden, Mo-, OF call at LEDGER
office, Mexico, Mo. dat & % 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
Will PLAY Another Game.

1t was learned from good authority
to-day that the Thompson Cracker
Jacks and the MexicoBrowns' Reserves
will cross bats at Sportsman's Park
next Monday afternoon. The game
will be played for the gate receipts
and the team that loses will have to
pay all expenses. Both teams will be
stronger than when they last played,
and a rattling good game may be ex-
pected.
Ethel, the little two year old daught-
er of John Wycal and wife, died on
last Friday. DIR. Pritchett conducted
the services Sunday afternoon at the
family residence in South Mexico.
Mr.. Wycal is a member of the band
and the boys all turned out to attend
the funeral in a body. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wycal came to Mexico from Iowa
City, Iowa, a few weeks since, and
have made many friends, who extend
their sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.

SKINNER CLIPPINGS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, Mo-, Sept. 10.-Two large
rains last week.
Uncle Tommy Mallory is back again
after spending the summer with part
of his children in Southern Missouri.
Arthur Ellis, Of Mexico, was in our
vicinity last Sunday.
Mrs. James Gilpin has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Mr.. Skinner has a large and COM
plete stock of goods at present. Those
wishing winter boots should call and
see his line before buying elsewhere.
Henry Squirting bought two car
loads of cattle Saturday, south of and
in Mexico.
William Campbell is back from a
two weeks visit to his daughter, Mrs.
Drake, of Clay county, Ill.
Regular meeting at Bethlehem Sat-
urday, Sunday and Sunday night. Rev.
Evans preached a most excellent SER
mon Sunday.
J. W. Gilpin, last Saturday, traded a
hree year old Cleveland bay horse for
q four year old mare He now has an
excellent span of blacks.
John Melton's mother is dangerously
i'll. She is only expected to live a
short time.
Mrs. John Osborn is ON the sick list
at present.
Mrs. Julia Bruce returned home last
Thursday. Her sister, Miss Emma nc
companied her.
Mr.. Richardson and daughter, Miss
Ollie, of Youngs Creek, were in ouI
midst the latter part of last week.
They went to Galloway Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harrison re
turned from Galloway the first of the
| week.
A gentleman from Kentucky is il
our neighborhood buying mules. HI
bought several from each of the fol
lowing: John Mcdowell, Viii De
Jarnett and Geo. Crosswhite.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

Margaret, the four year old daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Marques, of
Fulton, Mo-, died this week of diph-
liberia. Mira Marques is Q niece of b.
b. Tureman and her husband is a
brother of Mrs. a. A. Wallace, of this
liz.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12

Roy Key is at theBaptist Sanitarium,
st. Louis, for treatment. He writes
his parents that the doctor says both
his limbs win have to be operated on.