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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
r MOLINO ITEMS.

Correspondents OF the Ledger.
NoKTH MoLIso, Mo-, Dec. io.-Mrs.
Frank Wood is on the sick list.
Mr. Henson, from near Victor, was
in this vicinity on business last SUM-
day.
Two Messrs. KEENAN,, Of Galloway
county, visited at Uncle VIII Reeds
last week.
Mr.. Thomas Showers, from near
Trinity ehurch,is moving to 8. P. EN-
mons farm.
Mr.. J. 8. Garrelps hogs are dying
with supposed cholera.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

We have six fur capes on hand and
we will give you a bargain. We don't
expect near as much as cost. HALL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Miss Electra FL. Withers, who has
been visiting friends in Columbia for
the past few weeks, has returned
home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Brown, Sims & Barnes shipped a
large lot of cattle 10 Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
BENTON | T ITEMS

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BENTON Cry, Mo-, Dec. 10.-Miss
Katie Mullins returned home from st.
Louis Sunday, much improved in
health.
Robert Sallee and daughter, Miss
Lena, have returned from Denver,
Colo, where they have been sojourn-
ing for the latter's health. Her con-
dition remains about the same.
Mrs. Sam Douglass attended the
marriage services of Mr.. Ed. Taylor,
of st. Louis, and Miss Sallie E. Wright
last Wednesday at the brides home,
in Fulton.
Geo. Painter, of Laddonia, recently
visited his brother, VIM. Painter.
Samuel Turner and wife, of Mexico,
returned home Friday, after spending
q few days with relatives.
Squire Dillon and Uncle Jerry Bark
er are on the sick list.
Sammie Cowan has recovered from
a spell of scarlet fever.
Our school closed last week on ac-
count of the fever scare, but as no
new cases developed it was resumed
again Monday.
Miss Susie Stevenson spent her
weeks vacation in Mexico.
Scott & Piatt shipped IA cars of cat
tie from this point to Illinois Saturday.
Woodson also shipped some cattle
and hogs the first of the week.
ODE Wright went to Columbia Sat-
urday.
Misses Callie Billiard, of California,
and Nora Billiard, of Martinsburg, are
visiting Mrs. Maggie Douglass.
Miss Efie Day went to Martinsburg
Saturday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Eliza Northcutt returned from
Warren county Sunday, where she has
been visiting.
The Christian church began a pro.
tracted meeting at Eureka schoo'
house Monday night.
There will be preaching at the Pres
byterian church Sunday.
Rev Mitchell, of Montgomery coun.
ty, will preach at the Baptist church
the fifth Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

The best line of o-cent hnndkerchiefs
in town at Halls sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Born, to Mr.. and MIRA. Joe Fecht, on
Thursday morning, q 9 pound boy and
a Democrat at that.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Where did you say you were buying
your Xmas presents? AT Morris &
bearings, of course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

II you want any DOCKS tor yourself
or children get them of E. II. Carter
& Co. They viii ave you money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

If you want the best 90 cent or S1.00
white shirt on earth,L l.. Phillip & Sons
can supply you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Buy a sensible gift for your boy this
Christmas. Good suits from 70 cents
to the finest at l.. Phillip & Sons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Born, Dec. t, to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Ferris, an S16 pound daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
Dress Goods Sale at BIum's

For thirty days: Thirty-six Inch
WOOL filling Dress Goods, all shades,
121sc; all wool Henriettas and Serges,
SO inch, at zoe; choice of any so and
60c novelty or plain Dress Goods at
s5c; choice of any rs, So or soc Dress
Goods at soc; choice of any 81, s1.a5
or S1.35 Novelty Dress Goods at zoe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

This sloppy weather calls for a
macintosh. l.. Phillip x Sons have
the biggest line n town from $3.50 up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

The worth of a thing is what it will
bring. One bottle of Kerr's System
Renovator is worth a gold mine, but
is sold for $t.0O by French & Garrett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Dress goods sale al McLoney's this
week. Go see him. DIT 36-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
For Thirty Days at Blum's

A choice lot of 36-inch Percales and
Ducks at Zoe. Double fold Shirtings
at &c. Look at u elegant Bath
dewitt
H. P. Warden, as agent for Isaac
Miller, sold his farm three miles north
of Benton City to Justin White, OF
Illinois. The LEDGER takes great
pleasure in welcoming Mr.. White to
Audrain county. He bought a good
farm and bought it cheap.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Before you buy an album for Xmas
don't fail to get the prices offered by
+. II. Carter & Co. Wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Price the Christmas candies, nuts
and fruits at Browns, under Ringo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

We could give q half column OF
news about Mr.. and Mrs So and So
going to Mexico or Paris, but don't
think that of much Importance q We
might miss some good friends and
cause a disturbance. We suppose IL
is the quality and not the quantity the
editor wants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Mrs. Robert E~lorris, of Martinsburg,
aIo., 40 Tao snsst o Lar aarants in this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Children's books g, 10, IS, %, so
cents and upward.
wit +. II. CARTER & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Books, pictures and Xmas goods in
large varieties at l.. il. Carter & Co.'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

A lot OF Christmas novelties to close
out regardless of cost or value at
d&W 1t p. w. H~ARDISG'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Mrs. French Strother and her two
granddaughter are in st. Louis on a
visit to relatives and will remain there
until after the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Winter Underwear 50 cents a suit
and upwards at l.. Phillip & Sons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

[ believe there are forty churches
mere in a city of only $4,000 people. l
don't see how they a exist when
they don't have the liberty that they
have in other States. All church
property is taxed and that very high.
Just think of it! St. Joseph church
has to pay annually $4,000 taxes and
others in proportion. I hope you will
excuse me for taking up SO much of
your valuable time and space. I re-
main yours very truly,
Jos. GELVEN,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Two nice pocket handkerchiefs for
a nickel at y, W. H~ARDING'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Charles Allen is in Laddonia on
official business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
Were Married in Time.

LADDoNIA, Mo-, Dec. 9.-The mar
rage of Henry Davidson and Minnie
Lynch, aged %, in Perry county, fore
stalled an attempt of the girls father,
James Lynch, of Laddonia, to prose-
cute Davidson for enticing his daugh-
ter from home.
Mr.. Lynch had nothing to do but
forgive and forget.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

G. K. Allen has just completed a fine
mar of Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

of hogs to @. L. Bruce Monday at 314
cents per pound.
James A. Lewis weighed a fine 1880
pound bunch of &c cattle to North
ern, Boyd g. Lewis.
Messrs. Clifton and Harrison, of
Morgan County, are here looking
after their interest in the cattle line.
They have 90 head on the Clark place
and will begin feeding two or three
loads right away.
Browning Brothers were in our
midst last week buying hogs, cattle
and mules.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
Call for Your Costs.
Circuit Clerk.

Call and get your fees in the Ease of
State of Missouri va. G. Cunningham,
No. /. p. M. MORRIS,
(;ropit N1orH
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
No. 3S1 South Market st.
Cloaks and Fur Canes

CIOaks and Fur CapeS
For thirty days at Blum's. We have
only four weeks left to sell Cloaks
and they must go, even if prices are
clipped to a point where profit van
ishes. d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Lee Mcconnell has the thanks of the
LEDGER for late Los Angeles papers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

James Middagh, of Lamars, Iowa, is
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. o. P,
Jones, of this city. Before moving to
Iowa some ten years ago, Mr.. Middagh
was a resident of Galloway county,
where he is well known and has many
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12

Mrs. John y. Brown, who has been
very ill, is muck better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-12-12
Blum's special sale for thirty days.

Silk initial handkerchiefs % TO 50
cents Mt Halls.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-07-24
NOTICE: TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board Of County Commission.
ers Of Elko County, State of Nevada,
will receive sealed proposals for the
erection and completion of a new
County High School Building to be
built in the Town OF Elko, County OF
Eiko, State. OF Nevada, up to O..
clock p. m. Of August Ord, 1895, in
accordance with the, plans and apeci,
fcations for the same, now on file in
the Office or John Henderson, County
Clerk Of said County. Eaeh bid
must be accompanied, by q certified
check for 6 per cont. OF the amount
OF the came, drawn in favor OF the
Board of County Commissioners Of
said conntyTwhioh will be- forfeited
in case the contractor fails to enter
into contract and give satisfactory
bond for the erection and completion
OF said building should the contract
be- awarded him. Said bide will be
opened and the contract awarded al
j O'Clock p. NJ. on August 9Th, 1895,
at the Courtroom In said town Of
Elko. Tbs said Board OF Com mis-
Bionere hereby reserves tho right 10
reject any and all bids. :
Said proposals should be directed
and addressed to John Henderson,
County Clerk, Elko, Nevada, and
marked Proposals to Erect and Com
plete New County High Schoo
building"
JOHN HENDERSON
County Clerk,
BY w. PATTERSON,
Deputy.
Elko, New, July /, 1895.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-07-24
THIRTY RACES
10000.
1895.

Ladies' Grand Tournament Tuesday, September oath
and Thursday, September Goth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-07-24
CONT STATEMENT
AUDITOR AND TREaSUtsE:,i
Oh t,ItKO COIJNTv

At'DtTOR AND TItkaSUisI:It
Oh EIiKO COUNTY.
Tor the Quarter Ending July. 1 :,
1895.
81 Oh NEVADA.
County Of EIko. tSs
AUDITORS OrFtIk
July i, 1895
t. the Honorable Board vi County Comm
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
teIly Report of the Finances of the Count,
for the quarter ending July I, 1895.
Respectfully submitted:
Z. z. BILKEY,
JOHN HENDERSON,,
Treasurer.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES.
Bal in treasury April l, 95. S25.739 %
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Notice of Saerif's Sale.

FINDER AND BY WRITE OF AN ORDER OF U sale, issued out of tie District Court, of the Fourth Judicial District of the Territory of Ari zona in and for the County of Apache, in the case Oi Jesus NJ. Griego plaintiff against Jose N. Savedra dcfendent, in which the said plaintiff recovered judgement against th' said defendant on the Fist day of January, 1895, for s626.66 to- geIher with costs taxed at S14 95, and interest thereon from date of judgement, duly at. tested the Sth day of February. 1895. and to me directed and delivered, did on tLe sth day of January 1885, at the town Of St. Johns, in said Apache county, Arizona T.rritory, as directed in the said order of sale, levy upon the following described real estate, to-wit: Eighty acres of land, being west half of the southeast quarter ofSection g Township l2 n, range 28 east and so acres of lnnd being the west half of the north east quarter Section 5, township Il n, range 2se, in the County of Apache, Territory of Arizona and improvements thereon.
 Notice is hereby given that on Saturday the 2nd day of March 1895, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and o'clock r. SIa. to-wit: At the front door of the Court House in the St Johns in said Apache County, Arisona, Twill self Rt public auction, the above deserited Ieal estate- to the highest and best biddef, for cash
 Dated this eth day of February 1885.
 JAMES SCOTT.
 sher ffof Apache County.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Articles Of Incorporation. The St. Johns Publishing Company

Know all men by these presents: That we, the undersigned, have tlris day vol u,:tarily associated ourselves together. for the purpose of forming Corporation, under the laws of the Territory of Ari-' Zona.
 And we certify:
 FIRST.
 That the name of said corporation is the St. Johns Publishing Company. SECOND.
 That the purpose for which it is form ed is to carry OF the business of Printers and Publishers. That the place where it's principal business is to be transacted shall be the town of St. Johns, Apache county, Ari- Zonn.
 FOURTH.
 That the term for which it IS to exist is ten years from and after the date of incorporation. That the number of directors shall be three, who shall Ue elected annually by d majority of the stockholders, and the said directors shall elect d President, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall hold their offices for one year. SIXTH.
 That the amount of Capital Stock of said Corporation shall be $1, ,250 co divided into 50 shares of the par value of $25. .OO each, fully paid mp. SEVENTH.
 That the indebtedness of said corpor- ation shall at no time exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars.
 EIGHTH.
 That the private property of the Stock holders is to be exempt from corporate debts
 In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 25th day of January 1895.
 w II. Gibbons [sEAL. l
 Alfred Ruiz SEAL.
 J. T. Lesueur SEAL.
 J. w. Waite [sEAL. TERRITORY OF RATIONAL ss
 COUNTY OF APACHE DO On this 18th day of January 1895 per sonally appeared before me, w. C.. Davis, Justice of the Peace of said Coun- ty and Territory: w II Gibbons, AL fred Ruiz, J. T. Lesueur and J w Waite, personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and each of them duly acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the uses and considerations therein expressed. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 25th day of January, 1895.
 w. c DAVIS,
 Justice of the Peace.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
An Eager and a ...ipplng Wind.

A coriinaous down pour ot ram, ln- element weather, generally Tn win ter and spring, are unfavorable 10 ail classes sofinvalids. warmth and activity infused into the circu- lation counteracts these influences and interpose a defense against them. Hostetter's Stomach Bitter's most thorough and effective of stomachies and tonics, not only en- riches the blood, but accelerates its circulation. For chill, or pre- monitory symptoms of rheumatism and kidney complaint, particularly prevalent at these seasons, it is the best possible remedy. ltis also in- valuable for dyspepsia, liver com plaint, constipation and nervous ness. Never set out on winter or spring journey without it. Elder iy persons and the delicate and con-
 Ualescent are greatly aided by 1t.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Report comes from White Hills than an immense body of silver ore has been encountered below water level in the c. A. R. mine, owned by the White Hills company. Sam ples from the vein run over HOO ounces in silver and four ounces in gold per ton. This is the first strike of ore that has been made below water level and proves that the mines go down.-Miner.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

China invented gunpowder and she has been unmercifully licked. She invented the compass. and her fleet is at the bottom of the sea, in charge of McGinty. She invented the printing press. and the manag- ing editor of her newspapers have not had an opportunity to double lead a single article during the war with Japan. She didn't invent legs and they have been the only things that have been of service to her. Ex.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Delegate N. o. Murphy is back from Washington and he declares uahastingly that Arizona will be admitted within three months after the new congress meet next De- cember, She will, furthermore, have adequate control over the public lands within her borders so that the greatest good may be secured for the greatest number.-Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
Proposals Z
To Build a New Jail at Win sIow, Apache County,
 Arizona.
To ALL wHos IT MAY CONCERN:

To ALL wHoS IT MAY CONCERN:
 It appearing to the Board of Super visors that it is necessary for the safe kcering of prisoners in Winslow, that new Jall be built. Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Su- pervisors up to 10 o'clock a. m, on the first Monday in April, 1895. Said bids tJ be opened in the presence of the Board of Supervisos at rio o'clock the following morning. The bids submi ted to conform to the plans and specified. tons on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
 The contract to include the removal of the present Jail building in said town of Winslow, and any material in saiC present building, that is suitable to bt 1 used in tine construction of the pro posed new building, and whatever i: not suitable for use in said building tG be removed without the limits o1 the townsIte of WinslOw.
 The iron door which is in the presen jail building to be used in the new building.
 The contractor will be required to ex ecute good and sufficient bond in ia vor of the County of Apache, TerritorI of Arizona, for not less than the con tract price. the amount of said bond t, l ho HyoI I,u hG ROorH
 It is estimated by the Board that saiC jail, when complete, including stee cell, shall not cost to exceed the sum of $2,5OO.OO
 The Board reserves the right to rejec any or all bids.
 N. Gonzales,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors. Dated, January 18th 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

The removal oi the Territorial prison from Yuma to Prescott fail ed 10 pass, we are glad of it, as Apache has always stood by YaVa- pal county, and we see every men, Der of that county, recorded in favor of the creation of Navajo county. So far as Apache is con- cerned she will in the future stay with her friends.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Apache county will now have to economize along the line, we sug- gest to the Board to reduce tho rate of taxation to ? 1-2 per cent. by that means we would be able to encour-
 age property to come to Apache county, and If we adopt this policy, in 6 few years we will be in a pros. porous condition, by that time Nav ajo county will want to annex her self to her first love "old Apache. .
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

During the debate of the Navajo county bill, MT. Crosby presented figures taken from the records of the Treasurers office of Apache county, whereupon F. T. Aspinwall made the remark that 1t was a lie. We leave it to tho verdict of the people of both counties, on whose veracity would they rely upon, As pinwall or Treasurer Potter? We think that it was uncalIed for on the part of Aspinwall to mako such remark.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

The council yesterday put a first class amendment on the election bill introduced by Mir. Barnes. It provides that man must be able to fill out his own ballot without the ald of clerk. This is a step in the direction of progress, and stamps the eighteenth legislature as men every way worthy of the confidence of the people who elect ed them.-Gazette.
 So far as Apache county is con- cerned the foregoing bill will dis. franchise at least two-thirds of our Mrxican friends.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Dr. J. E. Duncan, who resided in St. Johns several years ago, is now a resident of South Africa, practic- ing his profession. He writes to Mir. Banta that he always has a warm spot in his heart for the peo- pie of St. Johns, and expects to re- turn here at some future day. We wish the doctor success in his new field.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
NOTICE,

Every person owing or having charge of any Real Estate subject to taxation in this County, please be prepared to give to the Assessor the correct aescrip- ton of the same. such as Section, Town ship and range where the land is locatetf also number of lots and block, which will prevent any mistake. if any of the property should happen to be sold for taxes. Also he prepared to pay yonr Poll Tax for the year 1895, as itis need ed very much for the running of our district schools. JAMES SCOTT,
 sheriff and Ex-Officie Tax Collector.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

By the creation of Navajo county there will be two vacancies in the Supervisors, Mcssrs. Morgan and
 Willis being residents of Navajo county. The chairman of the board and Probate Judge will make the appointments to fill such vacancies. We have no doubt but that they will select good men for the place.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Apache county is now without doubt democratic by good major ity. The republicans dIstranchased their own people by the passage of H. B. 64, which declares that every voter must make out his own bal lot. We wonder how our Mexicans friends enjoy the passage of this bill.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Judge Hawkins will have to ap- point clerk of the court for Maya jo county. We know from person. al acquaintance with the Judge, that his appointee will have to be true blue demo erat, fully competent to fill the office. No mng-wumps or knifng democrats Seed apply.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

On the second Monday Tn April both Boards of Supervisors will meet in joint session, at St. Johns, to mako the distribution of funds and settle the amount of indebted ness of each county.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

We presume Gov. Hughes will appoint good democrats to the var ious county offices in Navajo coun- ty, if he does not we will be badly mistaken, let us wait and see.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Sheriff Scott returned from the railroad on Tuesday, he says there is boom in town lots at Holbrook. Judge Zuck will be a millionaire in tho near future.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Navajo Co. bill passed the House by vote of Is toS, Hon. Geo. H. Crosby could not withstand the noodle that was used in the inter. est of the bill. We understand there was several sacks.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

We venture tJ say that if N. o, Murphy had been governor, not a single democrat would have been appointed to office in Navajo Coun f,-
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Alma DavIs was married to Miss Hannah Peterson, at St. Johns, on the 27th inst. The newly married couple starts for Salt Lake City, Utah, next Saturday. The HERALD congratulates the happy couple and wishes them long and happy life
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Hon. Geo. H. Crosby arrived on Tuesday from Phoenix. Mr. Cros- by made good record as legls- later and especially fighting county division.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
w. c DAVIS,
 Justice of the Peace

The secretary of the Eikhart Carriage and Harness Mfg. C O., of Eikhart, Ind, for 1894 than ever. He wishes us to ask our readers not to purchase anything in thelinc of carriages, wagons, bicycles or harness until they nave sent cents in stamps to pay poSta ge on their 112 page catalogue We adv lse th9 readers cf this paper to rcnulnber lis suggestion.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 Homestead Ent-y Eo.502
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARis.
 March 2d, fss5, Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in supp Ort of his els nl nd thut said proof will be made before the t'ItrI of strict Court of Al ache County, at St. Johns. Arizona, on Apr th. 1Ss5. viz: Spencer | i. Wilttank. for the east J. cf southeast L, section sahd we 2 or snuthwestH, SCI ton >, town ship $ H.. rg ? c. (II No. 5U) IT.. names t.Ie following witnesses to rove his continutus residence upon, alid cultivation of, said land, viz AnIeri' uS V. Greer. SaTnuel Hale. AdRmGreen- wood Jo.in Burke, al of Spr nger file, Ariz. ii. b. ROSS,
 Register. First publication March 14th. 1865.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

Now look out for the scramble for the offices in Navajo county, there are great many hungry. of fee seeker down there.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-03-28

The appointment of A. E. Saw yer as Treasurer of Navajo county was good one, as Mr. Sawyer is full ly competent and a good democrat.