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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

And now on this day, December 10,
1885, comes the plaintiff, by his attor-
ney, James G. Trimble, and files his
petition in the above entitled cause,
verified by affidavit, stating among
other things, that the defendant is a
nonresident of the State of Missouri,
and that the usual service of process
cannot be had on her.
1t is therefore ordered by tho clerk
in vacation that publication be- made
notifying said defendant that suit has
been commenced against her, the OBJ
lect and general nature of which is to
enforce a tax lien against the follow
ing described real estate, situate in
Audrain County, State of Missouri,
to-wit: Seven % acres, southeast
corner of southwest quarter of south
east quarter of Section Twenty-Five
(22), Township Fifty-one (51), Range
Six 90, for the years 1892 and 1898.
Now, therefore, unless you, said
defendant, be and appear at the next
regular term of this court, to be be-
gun and held at the court house in the
City of Mexico, Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, on the third Monday in January
next, 1896, and on or before the third
day of said court, answer, or otherwise
plead to said petition, the same will
be taken as confessed and Judgment
will be rendered in accordance with
the prayer of said petition. And it is
further ordered by the clerk of said
court that a copy hereof be published
in the Weekly LEDGER, a weekly
newspaper published in said County
of Audrain, for four weeks success
lively, the last insertion to be at least
fifteen days before the commence
ment of said next term of this court.
A true copy.
Attest: P. M. NORRIS, Clerk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
The Burks Family Again.

One of the most notorious negro
families in Mexico is the Burks fam
lily, which consists of Mrs, common
ly known as "Sary" Burks and her
three sons, living in the southeastern
part of the city. They are continu-
ally causing or stirring up trouble in
some way or other and have come to
be known as the "Burks gang" AT
a late hour last night after Marshal
Kemp, who lives about an eighth of a
mile from the family mentioned, had
retired, he was awakened from his
slumbers by such howling and carry
ing on that it vas impossible to sleep
more. After waiting about fifteen
minutes, during which time the noise
only increased, the marshal arose and
putting on his clothes started in
search of the trouble. 1t did not take
long to find the u and he walked
into the Burks house to put a stop to
the disturbance. Just as he stepped
in the lights were blown out and the
four persons began to make them
selves felt to such a degree that the
marshal thought he had best obtain
help. Coming to town he got night
watchmen Campbell and Shearer and
the three started out again. On their
arrival at theBurch mansion they were
met with a "warm" reception. The
two watchmen entered the house and
Marshal Kemp remained outside to
take care of one of the boys, who
seemed to be enraged. Selling stick
of stove wood the boy struck Bob
over the head twice, the second blow
landing on his hand, which was put up
to protect his head. This was too
much for the marshal and drawing
his revolver he let loose and shot the
young negro through the arm, infict-
ing a flesh wound. This rather quoted
affairs and the three sons were
brought to town and landed in the
calaboose. The only thing anyone
regrets is that the whole gang was not
wiped out. They deserve no less
punishment than this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

A bitter attack was made on the ad-
ministration in the Senate byTeller of
Colorado.
Secretary Smith has postponed
eviction of the Cherokee intruders
from January 1 to an indefinite period.
Secretary Carlisle condemns the
Republican bond and tariff measures
as inadequate to the financial crisis.
The Democrats are having much the
best of the argument over the bond
bill in the House.
Three men were killed at Mines
VILE, Pa, by an explosion of powder.
Linn Creek, Mo-, is inundated and
the citizens r appealing for help.
The S~paniards fear an uprising in
Havana of the friends of the insur-
gents.
Four tons of dynamite stored at
Romeo, Ill.,, exploded. No IL was
killed.
Four men and two women we're ar
rested at Pittsburg Kas., on a charge
of counterfeitiug.
Incendiaries burned a costly resi-
dence at Dallas, Tex, resorting to the
use of explosives.
Feminine ushers were substituted
for males at the First Congregational
Church of Sedalia, Mo.
The Missouri State University Glee
and Banjo Club is held at Atchison,
Kas., on account of an unpaid board
bill.
Larkin Tut, a negro minister OF
Clark, Mo-, was taken from a train at
Sturgeon ard whipped for insulting
women on the train.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Changes on the Wabash.

A dispatch from the Wabash head
quarters in st. Louis announces that
F. II. Michigan, superintendent of
the Western division of the system,
has resigned to enter the service of
the Grand Trunk railway w. A.
Garrett, superintendent of the st.
Louis Terminal Railroad Association
and superintendent of the Wabash
terminals In st. Louis, will succeed
Mr.. Michigan al superintendent of
the Western division of the Wabash,
headquarters at Moberly, Mo-, effect
i've January /.
F. II. Michigan has been in the
employ of the Wabash railway for
twelve years, and has been superin-
tendent for the past six and one-half
years.
Another circular to be issued to day
from Wabash headquarters will an
nounce that Mr.. E. II. Fitzhugh,
master of transportion of the Western
division of the Wabash, has resigned
in order to accept a position with an
other company.
At a meeting of the Wabash board OF
directors in New York yesterday Mr..
Joseph Ramsay, Jr., the new general
manager of the system, was unani-
mously elected vice-president.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Deafness Cannot be Cured


by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intlamed
condition of the mucou lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube
gets infiamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and sthis tube 'restoredto
its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out of
ten II caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an in1amed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any ase of deafness Caused by
catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. f. J.CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
rs" Sold by druggists, 75c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Mr., Tilden's Last RESTING. Place.

NEW LEBANON, N. Y, Dec. 27.-The
late Samuel j. Tildeu's remains have
been removed from the family plot to
the mausoleum which is building by
the executor of Mr.. Tilden's will. The
opening is closed by a single granite
slab, over which will be placed a gran
tie block weighing about ten tons,
surmounted by a somewhat smaller
one, on which will be the inscription.
The entire weight of the monument
Is about sixty tons and itscost $4,000.
$1,000
THERE is a disposition in some
quarters to believe that it is almost al
ways the loudest shouters for war
who hire the substitutes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Mrs. L. A. Keeton, of Chicago,
formerly Miss Willie Garrett, of this
city, is visiting A. G. Barnes and fam
lily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

At the Liberty Street M. E. Church a
musical and literary entertainment
was enjoyed by the members of the
church and Sunday School on Christ
mas eve after which the children en-
joyed a bounteous treat. Violin solos,
organ selections and singing as well as
readings and Rotations were the
leading features of the programme.
a social followed and the children par
took of the treat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Elder ~Pinkerton, of Paris, Mo-, ad-
dressed the Knights Templar of Mexi-
co on Christmas day. He was greeted
with a good audience, which gave
him close attention. The music, SER
vices and address were appreciated by
all present.
All the churches in Mexico did not
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
T ON VENEZUELA.

The Republic claims an area OF &c.,
S07 square miles.
Liberty of worship is guaranteed by
law.
The standing army consists of a
little over 5000 men.
The national militia consists of all
males between the ages of eighteen
and forty-fve.
The constitution is modelled on that
of the United States.
The coast of Venezuela was the first
part of the American mainland sight
ed by Columbus.
From 1850 until early in this century
the country was under Spanish domi-
nation.
In 1910 Venezuela rose against the
Spanish yoke, and in the following
year the independence of the territory
was proclaimed.
1t was not until 1915 that the indie
pendence of the Republic was recog-
nized by Spain in the treaty of Madrid.
The emancipation of slaves took
place on March "a, 1854.
Don Guzman Blanco was Dictator
from 1870 until Feb. 90, 1873, when he
was elected constitutional President
The pure white population is lesf
than 8 per cent. The vast majority OF
the people are negroes, Indians, mu'
lattoes and zambos.
Elementary education is well pro-
vided for under the law. There are
two universities, nineteen federal col
leges and various other public ant
private institutions for higher educa'
ton.
The monetary system of Venezuela
is that of the Latin convention, thu
franc being represented by the boil
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SKINNER, Dec. ga Christmas
tree was given OF the V of the oath
at the Fox school house. Preparations
were made several days before and a
good time was enjoyed.
p. T. Bruce was in Hallsville recent
ly.
Joseph Berrey sold Uncle Jim Ber-
rey a Jersey heifer for $40.
Clay Hamilton and wife, of st.
Louis, are in part at present visit
ing.
Mrs. Carrie Ellis was called to her
parents home by the death of her
mother last Friday.
J. Berrey sold his road wagon to
Jackson Sweat.
Frank L. Bruce is home to spend the
holidays.
Prof. Nolan Ellis closed school at
Gatewood Friday for the holidays.
Rev. Craig filled his regular ap-
pointment at Long Branch last Satur-
day and Sunday.
THE tariff bill has passed the house.
This is a Republican measure in
creasing custom duties Is per cent.
and it is estimated that forty million
dollars additional revenue would be
collected each year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

To Enforce
Tax Lien.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
THE R QUAKED.
The Fourth Shock Felt at Charleston
Mo-, Since October 81.

CHARLESTON, Mo-, Dec. 27.-The
fourth earthquake shock since De-
tober 81 last, was felt in this town and
vicinity at $40 o'clock this afternoon.
The vibrations lasted about 15 seconds.
No damage was done. 1t win be re-
called that when the general seismic
disturbance of October 81 occurred,
the vibrations were particularly
violent here and at Cairo. A peeu-
liar phenomenon was observed not
far from this place, where large fs-
sures appeared in the earth's surface,
through which sand and water poured
in great volumes. Residents here
have become accustomed to the
shocks and little anxiety is felt. Since
the remarkable transformation in the
Mississippi Valley of 1912, when the
sunk lands of the St. Francois became
known, these periodical quakes have
left little evidence of their occurrence
behind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday in jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY CoURT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in May, LIST Monday
in August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in jan
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

At the Episcopal Church services
we're held at 7:15 O'Clock on Christ
mas eve, at 7:15 and 1880 O'Clock
Christmas morning and there were
also midnight services. All of the
services were largely attended. At
the services on Christmas eve the
children of the church enjoyed a big
Christmas tree full of presents for all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

There were services at the Catholic
ChurchC Christmas morning at1Oo'clock.
The music arranged for the occasion
was unusually fine. Miss Dobyns was
soprano, Miss Shea contralto and Mrs.
Gardner organist. The services were
largely attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
COLORED MINISTER BEATEN.
Said That He Insulted Some Women
on a Train

STURGEON, Mo-, Dec. 27.-Larkin
Tut, a colored Baptist minister, re-
siding at Clark, was taken from a
local freight train at this point and
given q severe beating for using in
sulting language to some white women
on the train. He would no doubt have
been tarred and feathered but for the
timely arrival of the police. He is
nnW in iSil
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

On Christmas V at the Christian
Church the children of the Sunday
School and the members of the church
all assembled and brought contribu-
tions for the poor, after which there
was a social. On Christmas day the
contributions were distributed among
the poor by a committee. About
fifteen families of this city reaped the
benefits of the church's charity and
received substantial clothing food and
fuel. 1t was a noble work in a good
cause.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Assignee's Notice,

Notice is hereby given to the credit
ors of B. and G. Calbreath, that on the
first day CT the Audrain county Circuit
Court, January term, 1896, or as soon
thereafter as counsel can be heard, |
shall apply to the said Audrain Circuit
Court for a discharge from my trust
as assignee of said B. and G. Cal
breath. w. E. CoRNETr,
SO t Jan. 20 Assignee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of Mary Inflow,
deceased, will be made at the January
term, 1895, of the Probate Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, to be held at
Mexico on the second Monday in Jam
uary, 1896. J.T. WILLIAMS,
32-td Public Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
NotIce of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate OF Thos. r CANT,
deceased, will be made at the January
term, 1885, of the Probate Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, to be held at
Mexico on the second Monday In Jam
uary 1896. W.P.and .H.GANT,
32-td Administrators
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Missouri is Willing.

Recorder Bruce issued the following
parties marriage licenses last week
w. l.. Harper, Mexico; Lena E.
Waite, Mexico.
M. w. Bsamer, Audrain county Eav
Forer, Monroe county.
M. w. Beamer, Audrain county;
Annie L. Forer, Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of William Pow
ell, deceased, viii be made at the jan
uary term, 1895, of the Probate Court
OF Audrain county, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico on the second Monday
in January, 1896.
SIMEON BRENTOS,
34-td Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Fell From His Chair and Died.

CENrRALIA, Mo-, Dec. S.-James
Young, a prominent and highly re-
spected farmer living eight miles
north of C~entralia, fell from his chair
yesterday to the floor and died in
stantly. lie had been in good health
up to his death. Heart disease is sup
posed to have been the of his
Iaath.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Notice cfFiuaI Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final set
tlement of the estate ofRobert Brown,
deceased win be made at the January
term, 1886, of the Probate Court OF
Audrain courty, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico on the second Monday in
January, 1895. j. f. JESSIE,
32-td Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
The VERY Best Coal Cheap.

will sell coal in any quantity on the
bank or delivered. My coal is as good
as any mined anywhere. Idefy COM
petition in prices. Give me a chance
before you buy. My coal bank is IL
miles southeast of Mexico. Address
W. w. MCGOWAN, Benton City, Mo.
15d&wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Notice of Final SettIement

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of J.E. kirkland,
deceased, will be made at the January
term, 1896, of the Probate Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico on the second Monday in
January, 1896. R.CREED. CARTER,
32-td Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Notice of Final SETTLEMENT.

Noticei is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of Alex. Ander-
son, deceased, will be made at the Jan
uary term, 1896, of the Probate Court
of Audrain county, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico on the second Monday
in January, 1896. r. b. KERR,
35-td Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
AGED 4 Years. Weight 1877 Pounds.

WARRENsBURG, Mo-, Dec. ga
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Quill Carroll, of
Columbus Township, dropped dead
to-day. The cause of death IL not
known. The boy was abnormally
large, being 4 years old and weighing
. pounds,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Coughing i~rritates the delicate or
gans and aggravates the disease. In
stead of waiting, try One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t helps at once, max
ing expectorations easy, reduces the
and inflammation. Every one
likes it. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

No excuse for sleepless nights when
you can procure One Minute Cough
Cure. This will relieve all annoy
ances, cure the most severe cough and
give you rest and health. Can you
afford to do without it? Woodbridge
& PurdY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
For Sale.

A ten room dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kinds of
choice fruits in bearing. With n to
ten acres land to suit the purchaser.
Situated a mile south of Hardin Col
lege on jefferson street.
d&Wtf W. s. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Mr.. Elrod and wife, who have been
the guests of j. T. Bunton and wife,
have returned to their home in Macon
CitV-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

JAMES w. DowELL,
Collector of Reve-
nue. of Audrain Co..
in the State of Mis- To Enforcs
souri,, Plaintiff, Tax Lien.
Vs.
NELLIE YATES,
Defendant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Piles of people have piles, but De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve will cure
them. When promptly applied itcures
scalds and burns without the slightest
pain. Woodbridge s. Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

If suffering with piles, 1t will in
terest you to know that De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve will cure them.
This medicine is a specific for all COM
plants of this character, and if in
structions (which are simple) are car
ried out, a cure will result. We have
tested this 1 numerous cases, and
always with like results. 1t never
fails. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Blood and nerves r closely related.
Keep the blood pure with Hoods
Sarsaparilla and you will not be nerv-
Ous
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
SUNDAY is JUDGMENT DAY.
Prediction OF a Kansas Recluse As
cension Robes Being Prepared.

WICHITA, KAS. Dec. 26.-Mrs. Har-
riet Quinby, an aged lady who lives
the life of a recluse and processes to
see wonderful visions of the future
life, startled the city to-day by the
prophecy hat the world would be de-
stroyed next Sunday night. She says
she has been chosen by the Lord to
bear the message to the dying world.
The knowledge of her great mission
has been with her since childhood, and
throughout her whole life she has been
reading mystic signs in the moon
which were visible to lei alone. They
have unlocked the mysteries of the
Bible touching the end CT the world.
The lunar signs have appeared in
the form of crosses, whose varying
angles afforded the key to portions of
scripture which she quotes with mar
velous exactness. She has prepared
ascension robes for herself and her
grandchildren and arranged all her
affairs so a to be ready for the great
change. She says that the great cities
will be blown to atoms and the world
shall pass away with a great fire. The
good will be taken to a new earth in
their natural bodies and the righteous
dead will also come forth from their
graves in their natural bodies. The
new Jerusalem will be a place where
business will be carried on as it is on
the earth, except there will be no dis
honesty.
Mrs. Quinby, through a long series
Of scripture quotations, shows why
she was chosen to sound the warning
note. Her mother hated her from
birth and made attempts to kill her.
Her husband likewise hated her and
sought her life, and the several
churches with which she has been
identified threw her out because OF
her strange belief regarding her des-
tiny. These and many other circum-
stances, coupled with certain pass
ages of scripture, lead her to believe
that she is to be the herald of the new
kingdom and the mother of the mighty
nation when the redeemed gain the
new Jerusalem. Many people have
faith in her predictions and are pre-
pairing their ascension robes.
If aufferinp with niles NJ will in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

De Wits Little Early Risers for
biliousness, indigestion, constipation.
A small pill, a prompt cure. Wool
bridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Miss Reba Evans, daughter of Rev.
Evans, of Columbia, is visiting Miss
Sara Armistead during the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Farm T,nanS

John S. Blake, No. 107 North 18th
Street, st. Louis, Mo-, representing
the Union Central Life Insurance Co.,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, is prepared to
make loans on Audrain County farms.
Correspondence solicited. 35-1Ot
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
Repairing Neatly Done

III 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., 1896-01-02

Paul Pritchett, Sol of Rev. Pritchett,
secured the patent -four bin j. B.
Johnston offered for the best answer
to his ad. under the head of GOOD for
Thought"
One Minute Cough Cure is rightly
named. 1t affords instant relief from
suffering when afflicted with a severe
cough or cold. 1t acts on the throat,
bronchial tubes and lungs and never
fails to give immediate relief. Wool
bridge q Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morey, of Jer-
SEVILLE, ILL.,, r the guests of Mrs.
Morey's parents, MIR and Mrs. Il. t.
Stevenson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

George Dala, of North Carolina,
visited his sister, Mrs. J.. Z. Gapen,
last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

During the year 1896 there will be
four eclipses, two of the sun and two
of the Dor The only one that will
be visible in the United State is n of
the moon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Mrs. J.H. Rodes,of Sedalia, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Will
liams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Highest market price paid for eggs
and poultry at the Temple of Econo-
my wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02

Born, Dec. -, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Cleveland, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-01-02
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

JAMES W. DOWELL,
Collector of the
Revenue of Au-
drain County, Mis- To Enforce
souri,, Plaintiff, Tax Lien.
vs..
G.. w. SIGNoR,
Defendant.