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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17


In to-day's LEDGER will be found an
article in reference to the salaries paid
the ministers of Mexico. The minis
tiers of the gospel, not only in Mexico,
but throughout the entire country are
poorly paid for their labor. Profess
sional men with not near as much
ability draw much higher salaries and
at the same time have other fields
open for money making. In q great
many instances, Notwithstanding the
fact that the salaries are low, they are
sometimes not paid as contracted. A
great many church members meet all
of their obligations, including whisky
and tobacco bills, and then even if
there is anything left they don't pay
the preacher. a man outside of the
church who contracts to employ a man
at 81, 800 a year expects to fill his con-
tract. At the same time the church
will agree to pay the pastor 81, 500 and
at the close of the year will pay him
from $3.50 TO $500 and that ends the
matter. This Is all wrong. II. is the
duty Of every member of the church
to not only see that the pastor il
promised a fair salary but that he gets
1t. The minister has to support his
family, pay bis debts, educate his
children and live just like anybody
else, and it Is a plagued common
church that don't foot the bills freely
and cordially. A minister of the Cos.
pei who is promised only a small sal,
airy and then gets about half of what
he is promised cannot do himself OF
his church Justice. Such a state of az.
fairs makes an impression on those
outside Of the church. Church mem.
bers who do not pay their debts when
they can, including their .schurcf
debts" are justly held in contempt BY
everybody, "saint or sinner"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
A Compliment to Rev. O'Howell.

from the Mucun 1euiucEdt.
Rev. ID. @. O'Howell, expressing
elder of the st. Charles district, is one
whose name will 60 down in the an
nuls of Methodism as n who loved
his brethren of the ministry he having
turned over to the conference board
the sum of $40, 800 in cash to be used
az a fund for the support of worn out
preachers, and makes provisions for
%, 600 more to be added TO the fund
after his death.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9.-In the presence
of three children, eighteen grand
children, eleven great grandchildren
and a large host of friends, Ernst
Henry Brinkmeier and his wife, Clara
(nee Bergsicker), celebrated their
diamond wedding last night at the
home of their son-in-law, Charles F.
LANCE. Brinkmeier was born March
q, 1910, at Bur, Hanover, Germany,
and his wife at the same place jan
uary "a, 1911. They were married
October s, 1889, and came to this
country in 1852 and made their home
in st. Louis, living here ever since,
The couple belong to the Evangelical
Lutheran Trinity church, having com.
menced their membership there forty
years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

X. B. Hurd, OF South Fork Town
ship, Monroe county, brought the LED
GER a curiosity this week In the shape
of q cornstalk with % brace joints,
each joint sending out a few roots.
One ear of corn grew on the end ofthe
stalk, which Is about eight feet in
height. Mr.. Hurd is going to bring
in some corn for j. d. Poilard's prem
iums later on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
A Candidate In the Ninth.

NEW FLORENCE, Mo-, Oct. 11.-Hon.
G. Pitman Smith, a prominent Mont
gomery county lawyer, has just an
nounced that he viii be a candidate
for Congress in the Ninth District.
This is the district in which Champ
Clark was defeated by Mr.. Treloar of
Mexico. Mr.. Smith Is a Democrat and
feels very hopeful as to the Gee OF
the Democratic party in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

MFR. Parsons, a young ma whose
home is in Boston, Mass, has been Ill
at the Central Hotel for some time but
is much better. His father and two
trained nurses r here taking care OF
him. In addition to local physicians
he has had a st. Louis physician visit
him cat 500 per visit) several times.
DR.. P. G. Robinson, of st. Louis, comes
up on one train and goes back on the
next. Young Mr.. Parsons has the
very best of attention, the hotel PEG
pie being especially kind in looking
after him. 1t is hoped that he vii
recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

An informal reception was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Tandy Gentry at the
residence Of DIR. 9. G. Gentry on East
Jackson street Thursday evening.
Besides the bridal party and families
OF the bride and groom the Mexico
Band, of which the groom is a mem
Der, was present and discoursed sweet
music during the evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

J. II. Carter, a. prominent farmer,
has our thanks for q nice bouquet Of
apple blossoms, also some second crop
apples. Mr.. Carter has also present
ed the LEDGER Office with some good
corn well developed, which was plant
ed July A, 1895. This is truly a great
farming and fruit country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Potatoes are SO plentiful and un-
profitable at ruling prices in North
Dakota that a farmer of Grand Forks
has announced that he win not dig
the large quantities he has, and has
invited his neighbors to help Thorn
selves and take all they care to for
the trouble of digging and carrying
them away. What they don't take, he
says, will be left to rot in the ground.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

r. M. WHITE, editor of the Mexico
LEDGER, has been elected a member
of the Board of Westminster College
at Fulton, Mo-, in place of Rev. ]. E.
Latham, resigned. Westminster Col
lege is one of the most substantial ed
u~cational institutions in the country
and is located in a quiet school town,
and if there is any place on earth
where n young man a receive an
honest education at an honest price,
if he wants one, it is at Westminster
College, Fulton, Mo. Westminster
College is Mr.. Whites alma mater and
no honor could be conferred upon him
which he would appreciate more than
his election to membership of the
Board of this institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Cypress Finishing,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
EXCEPTION TO THE RULE.
A Vernon County Lady Sued fol
Breach of Promise.

NEVADA, Mo-, October 1e.-Last
March E. W. Clark, of this city, ap-
piled to County Recorder John B.
Harvey for a license to marry Mrs.
Caroline Harrison, a wealthy widow
Fresiding I'M aao norsneru parv7or-yers
non County. The license was refus-
ed and Mr.. Clark was shown an order
from his affianced to that effect. In
April Mrs. Harrison married a mar
named Simmons and to-day CLARK
fled suit against her for $1,000 fol
breach of promise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
For Sale.

A ten room dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kinds OF
choice fruits in bearing. With one to
ten acres land to suit the purchaser.
Situated II mile south of Hardin Col
lege on Jefferson street.
d&wtf W. q. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Mr.. o. q. Berry has presented the
LEDGER with an a of corn grown by
John Gallop, who lives near New
Hope, ~ miles west Of Mexico. It
is of the yellow dent variety and con-
tains over 1,4o0 grains. !.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Red Cedar Shingles,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as anything else. It's
easier to cure a severe cough OF cold
with its-hes your next purchase for
q cough be One Minue Cough Cure.
Better medicine; better results; bet
ter try It. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Coakley-Ecton,

On Thursday, Oct. 10, Miss Clemmie
Coakley was married to MIR. j. T.
Ecton at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, three miles southeast of Rush
Hill, by Rev. H. B. Rice. The mar
rage was a quiet one, only a few of
the immediate friends and relatives
being invited. Miss Coakley was one
of Audrain county's most popular
teachers and a young lady of lovely
character. Mr.. Ecton is a prosperous
farmer and stock grower. The LED
GER extends the warmest congratu-
lotinus
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Barn Paint i'm Bulk,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

F. Blattner, of Mexico, Mo-, "
ried off second premium on Belle b.
in the light harness stake for are
FIVE years old and under at the st.
Touis Fair
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
The B~rilliantine Hat.

The oldest of all odd hats shown this
fall was made of brilliantine. This
hardly sounds artistic, but the hat was
charming. 1t is an immense brimmed
shirred creation of soft tan brillian-
tine, and was made to match the trav-
cling frock of a prospective bride.
Brilliantine is so wiry that it is hard
to imaging it's laying in even the stiff
fest of folds, but under the fingers of
a clever milliner it grew into a thing
of unquestionable beauty and was an
adjunct to a natty travelling costume.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THE public square of Mexico is be-
coming dirtier than a cow lot or horse
ward. 1t should be cleaned at least
twice a week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Acts at once, never fails. One Min
ute Cough Cure. A remedy for asthma
and that feverish condition which ac-
companies q severe cold. The only
harmless remedy that produces i'm
mediate results. Woodbridge &Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Hopkins q Ricketts, are prepared to
insure all the corn, wheat or oats there
is in Audrain county, either in cribs,
pens or buildings. d1t-29 st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

In the ring for combined harness
and gated saddle horses at the st.
Louis Fair L. s. Harrison, of Aux
vase, carried of second money on
Rex Denmark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

In many Western towns, and even
in some cities, so called, it is the in
alienable right of the residents to pas
ture their cows in the public streets,
aud some ill-advised attempts to re-
strict or abolish the privilege have al
most caused revolution. But the
grocerymen of Mauistique, Mich,
have started out to have the cows
banished from the streets of that
town, or else to make the town treas
urer pay them literally for the priv
ilege the cows ENJOY. The grocers
complain that the cows have ceased
to browse on the ordinary pasturage
the streets afford, and now make a
dead set for the vegetables displayed
in front of their stores, and oftentimes
entirely clean the local market OF
green groceries before the ordinary
customers have had o chance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

j. T. and Bob johnson sold 140 head
of fine cattle in Chicago this week,
quite a number of them averaging
close to ], 700 pounds. They brought
from $50 to $3.50 per hundred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Horace Greeley once said: "The
way to resume is to resume" speak
ing of again putting gold into circula-
ton after the war. But You may say
'tresume any number of times to that
torpid liver of yours and it won't
bulge until you take Simmons Liver
Regulator. Many people seem to for,
get that Constipation, Biliousness and
Sick Headache are all caused by a
sluggish liver. Keep the liver active.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Two children, aged 10 and 2 years,
passed through Mexico Thursday on
their way to Fulton from Italy. They
had made this long journey by them
selves and we're going to their parents
in Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

If Mexico had a Business Mems AS
ISOLATION arrangements could be made
to have the st. Louis Republic corps
of writer's visit this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Thos. P. Hamilton, of Mexico, a r
ried off third prize for the best Jersey
bull n year old and under at the st.
Louis Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

M. H. Hamilton, of Mexico, Mo-,
carried off second prize for the best
Jersey heifer one year old and under
| at the st. Louis Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THERE are still a few people in Mex
leo who fail to pay for their local
papers. They are the loudest in their
fault finding with the way the papers
are conducted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THE Good Book says that there shall
be nor rejoicing owe n sinner
saved than over ninety nine righteous
men, but it nowhere says there shall
be any rejoicing over one proselyte
made. Yet, there r church people
constantly dsYoting the time.to MAX
ing proselytes that might be utilized
to save sinners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

GOV. CuLBERTsON Is a much bigger
man than some people thought him to
be-. May his shadow never grow less.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

'MExICC still has a few "town farm
ers" who don't know a pumpkin from
a cookie burr. They know all about
finance, politics and everything else
except how TO make an honest living
by the sweat of their brow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
La Crosse Lumber Go.
Never Fail to Please.

j. A. Potts, of Mexico, carried OF
second money on Robert Rysdyk in q
stake for roadsters in harness four
years old and over at the st. Louis
Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THE County Assessor is looking out
for tax dodgers in Audrain county.
The people who do not think enough
of Audrain county to help pay ex-
penses should move unless they want
to be called down.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Farmers holding their corn will be
wise to have it insured by Hopkins &
Ricketts,, who issue policies for one,
two or three months or longer IL de-
sired. d1t-293 st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

In the ring for the bess harness mare
four years old and over Emma
Carroll, of Mexico, carried OF third
prize at the Sc. Louis Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

REPUBLICANS are already preparing
to explain their defeat in Maryland
and Kentucky by raising the old cry
about the votes not beng fairly count
81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Thomas p. Hamilton, of Mexico,
carried off first prize at the st. Louis
Fair for the best Jerseys two years
old and under three.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THE white paper trust will probably
cause many protection newspapers to
be converted to free trade, in white
paper, if III nothing else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

MEXICO should have Il business
mems organization to look after sew
eral matters of Importance which are
pending.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Mrs. Lide Merritt ard Mrs. Lena
Alexander, of South ohio, have just
returned to their homes after a pleas
ant visit to Mr.. G. w. Bare and fam
H.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Columbia, Mo-, will have a meeting
of the Boone County Poultry Associa-
ton Nov. 10, 20 and 81. Why Is it that
Mexico cannot have something of this
kind,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Col. j. X. RICKEY, of Galloway
county, will be a member of the Cabi-
net when Hon. r. p. Bland ia Presi-
dent of the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

THE Jones-Pulitzer trouble on ac-
count of the Post Dispatch is going to
result in material injury to that paper,
to say the least. The Post Dispdtch
has always been treated as a child Of
the New York World and the follow
ing headlines from the St. Louis Re.
public go to show that the Post is to
be d~isinherited: elias Been Shut Out
Pulitzer Cuts The Post Dispatch OFF
From The Worlds News And Feature
Service-A Heavy Blow At Jones
After Tomorrow No Colored Cover,
No Cuts, No Stories, No News-Opeu-
ing Gun OF The Battle.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Floor Paint Dries Over Night.

For a PAIN In the chest a piece OF
flannel dampened with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and bound on over the seat
of the pain, and another on the back
between the shoulders, win afford
prompt relief. This is especially valu-
able in cases where the pain is caused
by a cold and there is a tendency
toward pneumonia. For sale by GA.
Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Col. James Lewis, of Skinner, Mo-,
has sold a cor load of cattle at 51a for
October delivery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

WHILE it is true that corr and oats
are very cheap, the attention of those
who have farm products for sale is
called to the advertisements in the
Mexico LEDGER. Did you W know
groceries or clothing and other necess-
tiles to be so cheap as they are to-day?
How many pounds of sugar can you
get for 81? Clothes are half what they
were three years ago. as long as
what we have to buy m down as
fast as what we have to sell we have
not much complaint to make.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Alex. Carter, Jr., is building a large
barn on his fine farm north of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

r. E. Smith was attacked by a
colored tramp neal the residence of
L. B. Morris last night. The tramp
escaped before MIR. Smith could cap
ture him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Nothing so distressing as q hacking
cough. Nothing SO foolish as to suffer
from it. Nothing SO dangerous If al
low to continue. One Minute. Cough
Cure gives immediate relief. Wool
bridge q Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

The funeral services of Mrs. John
FREDDIE took place from the family
residence, seven miles north of Mex
leo, at 2 O'Clock Thursday, October
10, 1896, and were conducted by Rev.
n. n. Walton. The funeral was large
ly attended, az Mrs. Freddie was mos
highly thought of by all who knew
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

GREAT is faith. A New York
preacher gave his congregation mes
sage, he claimed tohaye just received
from Faye's comet, saying that the
comet would pass the world unframed.
Now let everybody stop worrying.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

A. u. BARLEY, of Magic, Pa, writes:
1 feel it a duty of mine to inform you
and the public that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured me of o very bad
case of eczema. 1t also cured my boy
of a running o r OF his leg. Wool
bridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs, Tucker Meyers are
now residing at Rush Hill, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
The Story of Cuba.

The story of Cuba as told in Haydn's
Dictionary of Dates, is an instructive
one:
In 1869 Morgan the buceaneer took
Havana.
In 1852 the British captured Havana,
which was foollshly restored to Spain
by the treaty of Paris in 1853.
In 1S43 the clone Star society was
formed for the acquisition of Cuba.
In 1850 a large body of Americans
under Gen. Lopez landed to free Cuba,
but was repulsed.
In 1851 Lopez tried it again, was de-
feated, captured, 80 of his followers
shot and he was garroted at Havana.
In 1854 United States Evoys Buchan-
an, Mason and Louie recommended
the purchase of Cuba, but the Spanish
minister declared that the sale of Cuba
would be "the sale of Spanish honor
itself"-something that had not oc-
Cured to the American ENJOYS.
In 1858 the Creoles, headed byCarlos
Manuel de Cespedes, rebelled.
In 1859 fillbustering attack on Cuba
was repealed.
In 1870 the United States declinedto
recognize the insurgents as beliger-
ents.
The year 1871 is signalized by this
ambiguous statement: "~Insurrection
subdued, but enduring; military des-
potism; occasional reign of terror;
massacres. This was the year when
Don GonzaIo Castanon was murdered
by Cubans and eight students were
shot at Havana for participating in the
Of his tornp.
In 1872 the merciless war continued
no quarter being given or either side
Ditto in 1879, varied by the Virginiui
affair.
In 1874 Bascones defeated Marquis
Santa Lucia and 5000 insurgents al
Naranjo.
The struggle continued through
1s75-T.
In 1873 the end of the in~surrection
was announced. In June Campos and
Jovellar entered Havana in triumph.
In 1879 another instruction was
started, lasting until December.
In September, 1880, Cuba was re-
ported tranquil.
Miss Willie C~authorn, daughter oi
Mrs. Lum Cauthorn, was married al
high noonThursday to J.BertKe nton, q
prominent business man ofKansasCi ty
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
C. @. Hill, of Montgomery City, Mo
Miss Cauthorn is one of Mexico's mos
lovely young ladies and the LEDGET
| Joins q host of warm friends in ex,
tending congratulations.
The many friends of Mrs. B. F
Dobyns, and that mean everybody II
Mexico and Audrain county, will b.
glad to know that her suit against the
Bay State Beneficiary Association fol-
$1,000 life insurance carried by hel
husband, B. F. Dobyns, was decided
in her favor. Her attorney was MIR
Sam Buckley, who is also administers
] tor of Mr.. Dobyns' estate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

MEXICO must have a Business Mems
Association and a new Union Depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

VIM. yivion, who lately moved to
Higginsville, Mo-, has returned to
Mexico to reside permanently. Mr..
vivion Is well known to the readers
of the LEDGER as a good substantial
citizen and the LEDGER takes great
pleasure In welcoming him back to
Audrain. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Celebrated Mixed Paints,
La Crosse Lumber Co

DIR. Howard, of Fulton, was in Mex.
leo this week and furnished inter.
views to a local paper worrying him.
self to death IN reference to hard
times and called particular attention
10 the fact that mules were "bringine
nothing" On the same day John
Field bought of W. B. Edwards one
yearling mule for $50. MIR. Field sold
a splendid span of mules to Wood
Maddox for $3.50. DR.. Howard need
not worry about the mule market; he
hasn't any to sell, anyway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

1t is q truth in medicine that the
smallest dose that performs a cure is
the best. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the smallest pills, will perform a
cure and are the best. Woodbridge &
purdy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Robert Johnson sold a fine lot of
cattle in Chicago for s5.25.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

-YEARs until Mexico has 4 new
Union Depot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Sixty-Two Years of Married Life.

la Crosse Lumber Co.
ss~es~Make Low prices-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

MRS. oRMIsos CHANT, having sue
ceeded in making all Engiishmen
angels OF purity, with a big p, is now
in America for the purpose OF reform
ing the horrid men. May she succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Acrne Plaster.
la Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

"a Crosse Lumber Co.
Have the Best Grades.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

All Grades White Pine,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Say, why don't you try DeWitt's
Little Early Risers? These little pills
cure headache, indigestion and con-
stipation. They're small, but do the
work. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Hoods Pills are the best after din
ner pills, assist digestion, cure head
ache 1Sc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
Odd Size Mill Work,
La Crosse Lumber Co
A Remarkable Cat.


Buckley & Moore, the grocers, are
the owners of a cat which can do
more than the ordinary feline. About
half way up on the stairway which
leads from the back part of their
store room to the rooms above is a
door, which has a latch on it about
three feet from the bottom. When
the cat goes up stairs someone usu-
ally shuts the door after her, and one
would think she could not get down
unless the door-was opened for her,
but such is not the case. She comes
down as far as she can and then
jumps up and strikes the latch with
her front paws, and after one or two
attempts the door always opens and
she comes down triumphant. She is
of the Maltese breed and is certainly
a hrioht rat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

DAYS until we have 4 creamery
IN MayipD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
"The Common People,"

As Abraham Lincoln called them, dc
NOT retoursuea boustfzeir ailments
What they want Is a medicine tina
will cure them. The simple, homes
statement, ~ know that Hoods Sar'
saparilla cured me,n is the best argu.
ment in favor of this medicine, and
this is what many. thousands volun-
tarily say.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Scroll Saving and Turning,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

The healing properties of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve are well known.
1t cures eczema, skin affections and is
simply a perfect remedy for piles.
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17

Portland Cement,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-10-17
ONCE a Democrat always a Demo-

MEXICO needs a Business Mems AS