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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Mo-, July 2s.-Rev. I'll.
B. Rice flied his regular appointment
here Sunday.
P. F. Dyer, of JonesbGrg, Mo-, is
spending a few days of pleasure among
his old friends.
The new restaurant will soon be in
operation. Mr.. Walsh viii locate In
the J. B. Clark house ON Center street,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
County News.
LADDONI4 ITEMS

correspondence Of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, July 24.-The series
OF meetings held by Elders Hall and
Mcdonald are still in progress.
Elder Coggins, brother of our pas
tor, who is visiting in the south,
preached at the Christian Church last
Sunday.
Elder Woodson filed his regular APP
pointments at theP resbyterianC Church.
Elder Campbell preached at them. E.
Church morning and night. His sub
Iect in the morning was "The Second
Coming of Christi 1t was a scholarly
effort and showed much thought.
While many of his ideas were new,
his reasoning was certainly very logi-
cal.
w. f provinces is home from Louis
vile, KY, where he has been attend
ing the medical school. He was award
ed the medal in q class of sixty stu
dents for the best display of micro
scopic views. Mrs. l.. G. provinces is
also here. She has been teaching in
San Antonio, Texas, and is here spend
ing her vacation. She will return to
Texas in September.
MI. N. E. Beagles and wife returned
home from their western trip yester-
day.
Master Ralph Wilder is spending a
month with relatives in Jerseyville,
Ill.
A wedding is talked of in the near
future, m a little out of the "com-
morality" of weddings.
The Epworth Reading Circle met
last Friday night. An interesting
programme was gone through with.
Many of the quotations were amusing.
Mrs. Sarah Cook sent in an excellent
paper on astronomy. Mrs.C A. Wilder
gave the leading traits of Edgar Allen
Poe's life. P. III. Derrick read a good
paper on Bill Nye. G. Bridge sent IL a
paper on electricity. The readings,
which are held every two weeks, are
very improving aside from the social
features.
Mrs. Kate Brown, member of the
Presbyterian Church in Laddonia,
died at her home in Laddonia July II,
1895.
Mrs. Brown was born September 9,
1885, and married the late DR.. E. d.
Brown, of Galloway County, July 3,
1893. She vas the Oldest daughter of
the late H. and Louise Wommack, who
we're staunch members of the Presby-
terrain Church at this place.
Mrs. Brown was one of the most
faithful and beloved members of our
church and her death will long be
felt.
Our hearts are sad within us at CIV
ing her up, but glad to be assured
that she has joined the church above.
Reader, if you owe Miss Ida Spencer
of Laddonia, please settle your bill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Mrs. Lease will not speak at the
Youngs Creek picnic as her dates were
such that she could not get here. MFR.
Jesse Harper will make a Populist
speech on that occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
Tailor Made SHIFTS.

If you want a nice first-eiass fit,
made by the best merchant tailor in
the State, we have 500 samples and
will save you at least 50 to So a suit
and guarantee a perfect fit.
2tw RICKETTS, & EMMONS d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

The Fair Grounds present an ami
mated appearance. Over 100 horses
are being worked daily on the track
and nearly every train brings in more.
Bob. Hartman is here with his string
and George Dyer will arrive tonight.
There are a number of noted horses
and drivers on the grounds. There
was a big crowd at the track this
morning to see the flyers work out.
The indications now are that we win
have a big Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Prof. Will Cox is having bis resi-
dence painted, south of town.
Mrs. James Stuart is visiting rela-
tives near Reform, Mo-, this week.
The Rush Hill annual picnic will be
August %.
There will be a German picnic at
Chris. Jungerman's farm on the 10th
of August.
There is German Sunday school and
church at Rush Hill every Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

THE officers of the law in this coun-
ty propose to do all in their power TO
keep from having any mob violence
in Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Miss Lora Karnes, of this city, and
Urbie Head, of Centralia, were mar
ried Tuesday in Moberly and have
gone to Texas. IL was n runaway
match.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
Rnnairinr Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned, or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly, call On T. s.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
If T. s, RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Lakenan & Barnes, as agents for
Leslie l.. Lee, to-day sold his resi-
dence in South Mexico to Richard r.
Carter for 81, @
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
Clothing Talk.

Mems and boys suits cheaper than
ever. Boys $1.25 to $3.50, worth So
to So. Mems 1926 to 50, worth SIS to
SIS. No humbug. Bring the cash.
2tw RICKETTS, & EMMoNs ID. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Mark Pitcher is now open. New
stock, new store, reputation reliable
and established. l have q nice assort-
ment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Imported China, Cut Glass and, in
fact, everything kept in a first
class jewelry house. Repairing a
speciality and fully guaranteed. Your
patronage kindly solicited.
MARK PITCHER,
Mexico, Mo-,
Next door to National Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

the guest w yestor-
day.
Prof. John p. Class, of Fulton, is at
tending the Teachers Institute in
this city.
Cassius, the young son OF Col. Clay,
has recovered from an attack of ty-
phoid foyer.
Audrain county has no deputy game
warden, all reports to The contrary
Notwithstanding.
There will he preaching next sun
day at O!ivct by the pastor. All are
invited. j. W. OWEN.
Postum Walk can knock the Ghost
District out when it comes to a first
class sensation.
Uncle Jimmie Logan, aged 50
years, united with the Presbyterian
church Sunday.
Prof. Il. W. T~orreyson il home from
Srdalia, Mo, where he conducted Il
teachers institute.
Misses Xula and Ada Crowson, of
near NcCrcdie. are visiting their
cousin, Miss Matte Key.
c. G. VOORHEES, is home from New
York City, where he has been con-
suIting prominent physicians.
Mrs. $. F.. Davis, Mrs. Arthur Paul
and little daughter, Bessie, from Cape
Girardeau, are visiting T. j. Holt and
family.
one Of Mcxico's boss carpenters in
forms the LEDGER that every carpen-
ter in Mexico is engaged on full time.
Judge j. \. Guthrie, who bought
the Baptist parsonage i'll South Mexi-
60, is making substantial improve
ments on it.
The good people of Thompson OBJ
jact to all the deviImcnt that happens
between Mexico and Centralia being
located at Thompson.
The man who has been killing tame
turkeys belonging to farmers and dis
posing OF them as "wild turkeys" is
liable to get into trouble.
Lightning killed a seventy-five dol
lar steer for Bob Johnson Saturday
night; insurance $50. Bob is bust
ness man and keeps everything in
surCd.
Mrs. G.. l.. Ferris went to st. Louis
this week to join her husband, Leslie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris will take a trip to
New Orleans and the South before re-
turning to Mexico to reside perma-
nenily.
There will be Il warm contest for the
prize for the Oldest married couple in
Audrain county. We understand that
one contrasting couple has been mar
ried sixty-iive years.
j. e. Robbins harvested his oats all
right and has sold them to the Hath
away-Keath Grain and Implement Co.,
which is paying the highest market
price in cash for country produce.
w. II. Kysar says the Bean Greek
correspondent of the LEDGER mis-
represented him in communication a
few weeks since and that she did it on
purpose" The LEDGER is very sorry
and Mr.. Kysar that the publ
cation was In oversight.
The residence of F.. Il. Jesse in
south Mexico was struck by lightning
Saturday night. One OF the chimneys
was knocked down and Il hole torn
in the roof. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse and
daughter, Ruth, made Il narrow cs-
cape. Damage covered by insurance.
The residence of Joseph inlow, on
Promenade street, was entered by
burglars Saturday night while the
family was out. Icwelry and Il new
suit of clothes were taken. Everything
in the house was ransacked, but there
is no clcw to the thieves.
Mr.. 4. NJ. Penueweil, president of
the Epworth League Chapter of the
NJ. r. Church, of Vandalia, Mo, will
denver Il lecture a. the First NJ. f.
Church in this city next Sabbath ut $
p. m, on what he saw and heard at
the great Epworth League convention
mt Chattanooga.
On Thursday, August s, there will
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
Farm For Sale

Farm For Sale.
Farm 100 acres, near Laddonia, two
houses, large barn, and 500 bushels of
apples on the place this year. 16-2w
f. A. COLLINS,
Collins Academy, Laddonia, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

f.. NJ. Woody is now located at 1923
\, Easton Avenue, st. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
Westminster College, Fulton, Missor

Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri.
Ten departments. Three Baeca-
laureate degrees; n Post Graduate
degree. Elective course of study.
Able faculty; unsurpassed social,
moral and religious influences. Well
equipped Gymnasium. Fulton is also
the seat of the S%ynodicai Female Col
lege and several state institutions.
Next session begins September IL,
1895. For catalogue address,
l6-4t E. II. MARQUES, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Thompson Station has just devel-
oped another sensation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

@s 1850 1So~s
D.. M. Hill, one of this county'a old
est and best respected citizens, died
Tuesday July % at ten minutes to three
O'Clock of hux and a complication of
other diseases. The deceased was
about 65 years of age and was a con-
sistent member of the Christian
Church, having his membership in
Sun Rise Church, north of this city.
Mr.. Hill had not been ill more than
ten days. He had been married twice.,
His second wife survives him. Two
children by his first wife also survive
him. They are Messrs. John Hill, of
this city, and Chas. Hill, living 4 miles
north of this city.
The funeral services took place
Thursday morning at 0 O'Clock at the
family residence. The remains were
buried at Rising Sun church.
Mexico andAudrainC county have lost
a much respected and generally liked
citizen in the death of Mr.. Hill. Many
friends mourn his death.
Auxiliary American Bible Society.
Sunday night at thee hristianC Church
of this city a union meeting of all de-
nominations was held in the interest
of the American Bible Society of New
York. The object of the meeting was
to form an auxiliary TO the society for
Audrain county. Such an organiza-
ton was effected with the following
named men from different churches
as officers for the ensuing year:
Gen. VIM. ii. KEENAN,, President.
b. l.. Locke, Vice President.
John ID. Orear, Secretary.
Jas. Sallee, Depository.
All pastors OF Mexico churches,
Executive Committee.
The object of this society is to aid
the American Bible Society in the dis
tribution of Bibles. Bibles will be
sold to those able to purchase at cost
price. If a person is unable to buy
one it will be given to him without
price. The society is supported by
donations from churches and benevo-
lent individuals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
HALLS
SPECIAL
MEXICO FAIR
PREMIUM
Is a fine
Silk Parasol
For the
Best Lady Rider.
Entries
Solicited.
HALL,
THE LADIES' FURNISHER.
For Malicious SANDER.

fOT MALICIOUS
A large crowd assembled in the
Court House Monday to hear the trial
of the case of the State of Missouri vs..
HenryGrafford charged with malicious
SANDER. The case consumed the great
part of the day and late in the
evening the jury: PHI. CAN'T, John A.
Judy, ALI. Canterberry, S. s. Craig,
Settle and Chas. Davis, returned
a verdict of guilty, and assessed the
punishment of defendant at $500 and
costs.
The case has attracted widespread
attention owing to the Importance of
the two families interested. Henry
Grafford is the son of John Grafford,
a well-to-do farmer, living a few miles
west of Thompson. Miss Ada Hill, of
whom it is alleged the slanderous
words We're spoken, lives in the same
neighborhood. Her good character
in this trial was attested by several of
the most reputable and influential
men in the county.
Jas. g. Trimble, Jno. d. Orear and
W.W.Fry represented the prosecution
L. P. Crigler and r. ID. Rodgers were
for the defendant. The case has been
appealed to the Circuit Court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

W. II. KEENAN, is in Bowling Green
trying 4 law suit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Fine bUggies and surveys at Ferris,
west side square. Is 1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
OUR FAIR PREMIUM.

Will give 1850 pair of shoes
for the best hall bushel Of corn
this years crop.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

On Thursday, August s, there will
be n big picnic in the UZzle pasture,
two miles West of Rush Hill, Mo.
The Committee OH Arrangements is
composed of the following: G. p.
Maxwell, &. Il. DooIin, Il. L. Paisley
and q. Alderman. Committee on In
vitation: j. G. Maxwell, II. Paisley,
r. Ruce, DR.. 7. a. ETcMurtry and S.
Collier.
DR.. l.. O. Rodes on Saturday ampu-
tated Justice of the Peace w. y.
Quisenberry's leg above the knee.
Mr.. Quisenberry stood the operation
well and is to-day resting easy. OF
course it will be ten or fifteen days
before Mr.. Quisenberry will be out o.
danger from such an operation butDr
Rodes feels confident that his patient
will recover.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

II. ". Doucghy, of Macon City, was
the guest notwithstanding yester-
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Mart Wise is in Kansas City, where
he joined his wife.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Prof. John p. Class, of Fulton, is at
tending the Teachers Institute in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Audrain county has no deputy game
warden, all reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Fruit cans AZ Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

CasSius, the young son Of Col. Clay,
has recovered from an attack of ty-
phOid foyer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Mr.. \. NJ. Penuewell, president of
the Epworth League Chapter of the
NJ. r. Church, of VandaIia, Mo, will
denver Il lecture AZ the First NJ. f.
Church in this city next Sabbath ut $
p. M, on what he saw and heard at
the great Epworth League convention
mt Chattanooga.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

There viii he preaching next sun
day at O!ivct by the pastor. All are
invited. }. W. OWEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

The good people of Thompson OBJ
jact to all the deviImcnt that happens
between Mexico and Centralia being
lOcated at ThOmpsOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25
n M. Hill dead

Next door to National Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Postum Walk can knock the Ghost
District out when it comes to a first
class sensation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-07-25

Uncle Jimmie Logan, aged 50
years, united with the Presbyterian
church Sunday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
DARRAGH,S FIRST ACT.
Delivers an Opinion on Claim
for Bail Money.

Corporation Attorney Darragh rem
dered his first official legal opinion
yesterday. 1t was for the enlightenment
of the board of aldermen committee
on claims, which had under considera-
ton the petition Of one A. B. Johnson,
asking the city to refund SIS deposited
by him as bail. There was no dispute
as to the facts. which were proven by
affidavits. johnson was arrested the
last day of December on the charge of
disorderly conduct. AT the central sta
ton he deposited $25 as security that
he would appear in court to answer to
the charge. A friend CT his who knew
it all advised Johnson not to bother
about going down to the court house
the next morning, as no court was
held on New Years day. So Mr. John
son staid away, and his bail money
was declared forfeited to the city of
st. Paul, and was duly turned over to
the city treasury. -Four days later Mr..
Johnson put in an appearance, was
tried, found not guilty, and duly dis
charged. Thereupon he wanted his S25
refunded to him.
Corporation Attorney Darragh ad-
Vised the committee on claims that the
common council had no authority to
refund money SO paid to the city.
Johnson's failure to appear at the first
session of court after he had made the
deposit to guarantee such appearance
was sufficient to cause him to uncon-
ditionally forfeit his bail money. The
committee will accordingly make an
adverse report on the claim.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
He HAD THIRTEEN S S
HIGHWAYMEN THOUGHT 1T UN-
LUCKY FOR HIM
AND RELIEVED HIM OF 1T.
John McNuIty Held Up by Bold
Robbers on Exchange Street
Arrests Made.

John McNulty, a livery employe
living at 221 West Seventh street, was
held up at 4:S0 o'clock yesterday morn
ing by two bold highwaymen and rob-
bed of $13. The affair was particu-
larry audacious. McNulty was going
home and was proceeding along Elk
change street near Ninth when he
was suddenly confronted by two men.
One was colored. The Ethiopian,
grasping hold of McNulty, exclaimed:
81 am an officer, hand me over your
money"
With this peremptory demand the
robber threw open his coat, displaying
a tin star. To McNultys distorted
vision it looked bigger than a cart
wheel, and be hastily acceded. The
liverymans wealth comprised a $40
bill and three shekels of silver. The
negro hastily grabbed it, while his
pal, a white man, smote their victim
heavily. Although staggered by the
blow, and trifie unsteady, he braced
up and followed the highwaymen, who
ran. The chase ended at st. Peter
and Tenth streets, where McNuity lost
the pair in the rear of a row of build
ingS. Some hours later he 'squealed'
to the police, and officers Lawton and
Mozart were detailed to unearth the
bogus copper and his pal. McNulty
accompanied them.
They found their prey asleep in the
house where their victim had seen
them disappear. McNulty identified
them at once. The prisoners gave
their names as Ed McGraw and w. r.
Phillips The former is a piano player
in bagnio. Phillips is a man without
an occupation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17

Federal Judge Gives "a New Inter-
Judge Priest, of the United States
court, has given a new Interpretation
to the law prohibiting importation of
foreign labor, though the Minneapolis
papers, it appears, overlooked the fact.
The case in point was the one tried be-
fore Judge Priest and a jury in Min
neapolis a few days ago, wherein 1t
was sought to prosecute the officers of
the North American Telegraph COM
pany for bringing from Port Arthur,
Canada, Miss Josie A. Phalen, an op-
orator, to work in the company's office
at Duluth. A man named Fuller, who
is manager for the company at Duluth,
engaged Miss Phalen to come and work
for him, and a young fellow who had
been looking for the position made the
complaint.
Judge Priest, in instructing the jury
to find for the defendant, said he
thought the law was not enacted to
prohibit the importation of labor of
this class, but rather for the purpose
of keeping out the pauper labor of
Europe. He did not think it was the
intent to prevent railroad companies,
telegraph companies, and this class of
corporations having connecting lines
in Canada or other adjoining territory,
from shifting employees about from
one line in the system to the other
Miss Phalen had been employed by the
Canadian Pacific Telegraph company
tn6 Canada, which connects with the
line of the defendant. He further in
structed the jury that it was necessary
to trace the employment of foreign
labor under contract to the board of
directors in order to hold them crimi-
nally liable.
1t would appear on the surface that
there is some conflict between this and
the Interpretation given by Judge Mel
son in the case in which he ordered
the deportation of a Northern Pacific
employee that had worked on the COM
pany's Canadian line. There is a dis
tinction, however, inasmuch as that in
the Northern Pacific case it was not
held that the employee was classed as
a skilled laborer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
Want Their Onions.

Peter Moquist and William Brunsall
have begun suit to recover from
Charles E. Chapel, as sheriff of Ram
sey county, $500 damages for alleged
unlawful conversion of a lot of per-
sonal property. The plaintiffs are mar
ket gardeners, and the property
claimed to have been converted con-
sisted principally of garden stuff while
it was still in the ground. The COM
plant enumerates among the property
converted SO and so many square feet
of carrots, and so and SO many square
feet of turnips, and so on through a
long list, including onions and par
ships and numerous other vegetables.
The defendant in his answer denies
that Brunsall had any claim whatever
on the property, and recites that it
was seized on an attachment sworn
out by Walter E. White, to whom Mo-
quist, the owner of the produce, was
indebted for rent in the sum of $780,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-17
ST. PATRICk'S DAY.
There Will Be No General OBJ
servance in st. Paul
This Year.
THE CELEBRATION LIMITED
To Entertainments and Sa-
cred Concerts at the
Churches.
PROGRAMME FOR ST. JAMES
And st. Patrick's Churches
Elaborate and Select--En-
tertainments.
THE CELEBRATION LIMITEI
PROGRAMME FOR ST. JAMES

No street parade or other open-a1r
celebration will take place today, in
honor of ST. Patrick When st.
Patrick's day falls on the Sabbath,
no formal public ceremonies are held.
The memory of the patron saint IS
observed in the churches. Some OF
them will wait until tomorrow night,
when they will offer dramatic and
literary entertainments, While other
churches will commemorate the day
in theiT. religious services.
This evening a sacred concert will
be given at ST. James church, in
which some of the best musical talent
of the Twin Cities will participate.
1t will open with a selection by tha
RubinsteiG String lUartette, con-
sisting of Claude Madden, Louis
Mari, M. L. Bosch and Fritz Schlach-
ter, first and second violins, viola
and cello, respectively. Mrs. Nettio
Fuller Snyder, the soprano, will sing
Gounod's LUX Coeli,' Miss Lillian
M Lamprey will play two harp
solos, and Herman Oppenheim will
sing Dudley Bucks tenor solo, Fear
Ye Not, Oh, Israel
Claude Madden, the violinist, and
Fritz Schlachter, the cellist, both
| accomplished artists, will contribute
solos, and Miss Alice Thornton will
sing Coslars rich contralto song
Turn Unto Me" John F. Gehan,
| the baritone, will sing Faure's mag
nificent composition, THE Palms. ="
| The programme will conclude with
| a duet between Mrs. Snyder and MIR.
| Gehan.
At ST. Patrick's church solemn
| high mass will be celebrated at 1920
| a. m. today, with Rev. w. J. Nc
| Closl1ey, of Brighton, Ont, as Gel
| ebrant; Rev. P. r. Cunningham, as
| deacon, and Rev. J. F. Dolphin, as
| subdeacon. Father Cunningham
| will deliver a sermon on st. Pat
| rick
| Tomorrow evening st. Patrick S
| church will give a musical and lit
erary entertainment that, judging
| from the programme, will prove eX-
| tremely interesting. 1t will. consist
| of songs and concerted music and
recitations, and will conclude with a
farce entitled "O'Callaghan On His
| Last Legs"
| The A. o. H will give an inviting
| entertainment tonight at Cretin hall,
| and ST. Michaefs and ST. Vincent's
| churches will celebrate tomorrow
evening, the former at Martins hall
and the latter at the hall corner of
LalOnd an ! Arundel streets.