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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
A ,PossUM sUPpAH.

Joe Harrison, George Booth, Spar
SOM Young and e. ]. Cooper have
been INDUCING in some 'possum sup
pers lately and the following poetic
description of n was written by
Cooper's eixteen-year-old boy. It is
certainly realistic and shows no little
poetical ingenuity:
Parson Young he told 'em all about
dat homeless steak,
Joe Harrison he talked awhile Of
chicken bake;
George Booth he spoke of raisin pie,
But Cooper told Of 'possum that would
make a Niger cry!
They talked of the world and things
that were defeating,
But Cooper called the house to order
for the general 'possum eating.
The cornbread was baked till it was
good and brown,
The 'possum was to order with sweet
muntaters round.
At the head of the table George Booth
took his place,
And proceeded by the music to satisfy
his face.
Joe Harrison was second to occupy a
seat,
And he called for a dish of that lubly
'possum meat.
Cooper proceeded to do the best he
could;
Several times he spoke of the 'possum
being good.
Some called for this and some called
for that,
But Parson Young was quietly taking
care of the fat;
They wished for their friends, who
were very dear,
But you ought to seen that 'possum-
how he did disappear!
/, L. COOPER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
SAW MILL FOR SALE.
Apply at the Ledger Office.

Any party wanting to buy a good
saw mill, two log wagons, loading
chain, shanty outfit, heating and COOK
ing stoves and everything complete
and in good shape, with plenty OF
work on hand, should apply at the
LEDGER office. This is a splendid
opening for the right kind of a man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
McELREE'S
WINE OF cARDuI

cures painful menstxuation, i~rrepulari-
fies. lffe-sapping drains, falling Of the
vornb and flooding. Il cures all the
nsins and troubles by making the
feminine organs perfectly strong and
Notify. IN action h wonderfully bene-
6ciai 10 riris lust entering womanhood.
.nd "a women passing through the
c~rIod known q the sschange Of life"
Ia ned % hesitate nov. Cure can b
had right - home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Carry Largest Stock.
Notice.

Notice.
All persons owing me are requested
to settle their Indebtedness at once. l
have sold a half interest in my store
and the outstanding indebtedness
must be attended to without delay.
j. F. GREEN,
32-wtf Rush Hill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
State Oratorical Contest.

SbubO
The time of holding the State Elo-
cutionary and Oratoricai contest is
changed to December 25th and 18th in
order that delegates may receive the
benefit of reduced rates. Holiday
rates will then be in force. We invite
all academies and high schools to send
representatives for both contests. The
contest in elocution will take place
Christmas evening and a prize of $25
will be paid the winner. The oratori-
cal contest will take place on the
evening following and $50 will be paid
the winner.
JOHN W. RICHARDSON,
Corresponding Sec'y,
Butler, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Col. d. w. Hughes, of Vandalia,
has applied for a patent on an egg
tester that beats anything for simplic-
ity we have seen. 1t consists of a
box with a mirror in the bottom and
acts like the x rays. The Colonel has
a good thing in this patent and it will
be invaluable in the next Presidential
campaign in saving many good eggs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice OF Tinal settlemsnt.

Notice lie hereby given that final
of the estate Of W. I'll.
Houghland, deceased, will be made ut
the January term of the Probate Court
Of Audrain County, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico, Mo-, on the second
Monday In January, 1897.
JAS. DoWELL,
I'd Administration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
FOR SALE.

SO head of Shorthorn
2-year-old Steers, ~ of
them white faces, all de-
horned. Also IL pure
bred Hereford bulls.
w. J.. N & SON,
ss-2t Cairo, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Alex Shock Dead.

From the CentraI1a COURIER.
Alex Shock, son of Thos. Shock,
died Monday night of consumption,
aged about 80 years. He leaves a wife
and several children to mourn his loss.
His remains were inferred at the Salt
River cemetery Wednesday, Elder
Surber preaching the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Judge of the Eastern District.

From the Vandaiia Leader-
Judge Guy McCune's plurality is
over 600 in this (the eastern) district.
He will make a splendid official and
will discharge the duties of the office
according to the law and gospel. He
has successfully managed his own
business and will 30 conduct the affairs
of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final set
Element of the estate of John A. Girls
well, deceased, will be made at the
January term of the Probate Court Of
Audrain county, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on+he second Monday
in January, 1897.
j. 7. WILLIAMS,
I'd puhlic Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of r. b. Wor-
rell, deceased, win be made at the
January term of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, NO., on the second Monday
r. d. WORRELL,
I'd Administration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of FINAL ssitIsmsut.

Notice Is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OF Sue A.
Bratton, deceased, win be made at
the January term Of the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, to be
held at Mexico, Mo-, on the second
Monday In January, 1897.
e. III. BRATTON,
I'd Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Miss Sudie Lee Pickett, who spent
several months last winter with Mrs.
Tina Dobyns, Of this city, viii be
married on Thursday, November %,
to Mr.. William A. Tribble. The we'd
ding will take place at "West view,n
the home Of the brides parents, near
Dover, KY, and the ceremony will be
performed at z o'clock In the even
ing. The LEDGER joins Miss Pickett's
many friends in Mexico in extending
congratulations in advance and wish
ing the happy couple q long and pros
rerous life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Notice is hereby. given that final
settlement of the estate of Samuel
Ward, deceased, will be made at the
January term of the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
P. CONSIDINE,
P. s. FADDIS,
I'd Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

The Centralia Courier says: R. A.
Potts sold his splendid team of chest
nut sorrels to L. Strauss, of New York,
last week for $3.50,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

The old lady was right when she
said, the child might die If they waited
for the doctor. She saved the little
ones life with a few doses of One
Minute Cough Cure. She had used it
before. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purdy.
On November q q turkey shooting
win take place in Andy Harrison's
pasture, near the Wabash bridge.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of FINAL Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of Jane
Scott, deceased, will be made at the
January term OF the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, No., ON the second Monday
In January, 1897.
K. A. SCOTT,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice OF FINAL settIsment.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of George
Hensel, deceased, will be made at the
January term Of the Paobate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
A. j. DOUGLASS,
I'd Administrator,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

E. Fl. Carter and Frank Crawford
broke the hunting record a few days
ago. They spent a part of two days
hunting near the Monroe county line
and bagged 40 quail. Hunters, bring
on your big stories.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of Final Settlement,

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of A. B.
Fouts, deceased, will be made at the
January term of the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
F. r. JESSE,
I'd Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Soothing, and not Irritating strength
ening, and not weakening, small but
effective-such r the qualities OF
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the ia
NOUS little pills. For sale by Wool
bridge & Furdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice of Final settlsmsut.

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OF 8. T.
Hook, deceased, will be made at the
January term of the Probate Court OF
AudraIn County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
T. e. HOOK,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

The following from the Kansas City
Star of yesterday may be Of interest
to some Of our readers: Miss Meldon
Smith, SOC Prospect avenue, has gone
to Portsmouth, o., to visit Miss Julia
Murphy, who was her schoolmate at
Lasell Academy in Boston. The an
nouncement in the So. Louis and Mex
leo, No., papers of Miss Smiths com
ing marriage to Col John T. Hughes,
the famous Kentucky horseman and
owner OF Rex Mcdonald, is denied by
the young woman's friends In this city.
Miss Smith will 60 to New York before
returning home next March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
How to Ward Of an Attack of Group.

How to Ward Of an Attack of Group.
In speaking of this much dreaded
disease, Mr. L. M. Dixon, of Pleasant
Ridge, Pa, said, 81 have a little girl
who is troubled frequently during the
winter months with croupy affections.
Whenever the first symptoms occur,
my wife gives her Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and the result is
always prompt and satisfactory" This
remedy is used by thousands of moth
ers throughout the United States, also
in many foreign countries, and always
with perfect success. 1t is only neces-
sary to give it freely when the child
becomes hoarse or as soon az the
croupy cough appears and all symp-
toms of Group will disappear. For
sale at % and so cents per bottle by
@. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

From the Centraiia Courier.
w. W. voolfolk has just completed
the census of Centralia, and finds over
1000 people here. He will make his
report January /, 1897.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

The Fulton (Callaway County, Ga
zette says: "Lee & Hisey, of Mexico,
Mo-, bought z horses in Fulton Sat
urday from $40 to $50. Dug Turner
sold them 8 head for $25, $35 and $50.
They expect to be here next Satur-
lon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of Final ssttlensut.

NesAse AA SvssAsWeAts
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of j. T. Har-
rison, deceased, will be made at the
January term Of the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in January, 1897.
e. 8. CAVE,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Gar Repairer Epping, Of the Wa
bash, who Is at present stationed in
Montgomery City, will be removed to
this city In the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Hog Sale!
ut Hisey's livery Barn,
MEXICO, MO-,

Wy Ss
Of so head of as finely bred Poland
China Hogs as will be found anywhere
in the State of Missouri, consisting of
Brood Sows, a lot of very choice gifts
and a lot of choicely bred young Males,
sired by such noted hogs as Major
Wilkes by Guy Wilkes End, 17777, who
cost $3.50; dam Black U. s. Blain
by Old Black U. s. the hog that Mr.. w.
M. Lanning, of West Liberty, Iowa,
refused a bona fide offer of $4,000 for.
The other boar is Grier's Model, a
very fine young fellow, carrying 500
pounds of as fine Poland-China flesh
as was ever on four legs. He runs
back to Old U. 8. twice, to Gov. Rush,
Moorish Maid, Ideal, Lady Corwin,
King and many others of equal merit.
Now, where on earth a yG. beat
this breeding?
The sows in the sale will be bred to
these grand boars and they are bound
to breed on. A number of the young
males are show hogs and herd-head-
ers. Come and see this offering and
get something good.
~. q. GRtER.
j. T. JOHNSON, A~uctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Rheumatism Is caused by Tactic acid
in the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
n~eutralizes the acid and cures rheu-
matiam.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Odd Size Mill Work,
La Crosse Lumber Co
Sore Throat Quickly Cured.

Not long ago in speaking of sore
throat, and the difficulty frequently
experienced in curing it, MI. J. E.
Thomas, of Uniondale, Pa, told how
he had often cured it in his family.
We give it in his OWE words: 81 have
frequently used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm in my family for SOL throat and
it has effected a speedy cure in every
instance. I would not think of get
ting along in my home without it,"
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism,
sprains and bruises. For sale at 25
and 80 cents per bottle by O. A. Buck
ner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Renair,nr Neatly Dona

If you want your watch cleaned or
repairing OF any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. 8.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT I. 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

La Crosse Lumber Co.
Established 1873.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

VIM. Boswell, formerly Of this coun-
", NOW Of Taney, NO., IL In Mexico
on . visit to friends. Mr.. Boswell,
before he Returns homo, win take an
extended trip through California and
the uest. He PAID for The Mexico
LEDaER 70 April !, asps.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Never Fail to Please.
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used *
cept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they willdo
is ten fold to the good you can posi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, O., contains no Q
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. ].
Cheney G. Co. Testimonials free.
ba@Sold by druggists, price 75c. per
hottie.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

coupon and a 2-cent stamp TO Welis, Richard
son & Co., Burlington, VT.
The above liberal offer is made to advertise
the reliable Diamond Dyes, and to get their
book upon home dyeing into the hands of
women who want to dress well by making their
old clothing look like new.
The fact hat Diamond Dyes have been the
standard home dyes for nearly twenty years,
and that their sale increases from year to year,
is proof positive that they have never had an
equal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

R. 3. Mckinney, County Surveyor
elect, has taken the oath Of office and
win enter upon his duties at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Miss John McHenry, a charming
Jefferson City belle, is visiting her
friend, Miss Edna Gordon, at Hardin
College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

la Crosse Lumber Co.
Make Low Prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Useful Books Given Away.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING ART
AND FANCY WORK,

Mrs. Nella Dasgett, of Boston, has recently
written q book, Fancy Work and Art Decora-
TONS that gives practical instructions for
making dollies, table covers, scarfs. tray cloths,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
! WOMAN
HEs!!A!Es

II isn'ttob ewon-
dered at that
thereares omany
sick and half
sick wo m c n.
Most of them
suppose their
peculiartrouble
canonlybec cured
by the physi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
The Size of Centralia.

La Crosse Lumber Co.
Treat Customers Right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Lime, Plaster, Hair, ETC.,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
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.
The Montgomery County Standard
says: "Hon. @. F. Clark and Eugene
Jones, of Mexico, were here this week
attending Circuit Court. Mr.. Jones
county organizer for the Demo-
Gratis of Audrain and is greatly elated
at the vote polled-the largest in the
history of the county"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Collector j. W. Dowell ia home
from the east end of the county and
reports collections good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

IA Lrosse Lumber Co.
Have the Best Grades.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

Cypress Finishing,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

| Scroll Saving and Turning,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19

COUPON No. as. VI
This entities any reader of
THE LEDGER to one copy of
t'Fancy Work and Art Deco-I
Irations.'' and Successful
Home Dyeing."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Missouri Dairy Meeting.

Red Cedar Shingles,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Yellow Pine Finishing,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

B. F. JAMES, Sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-11-19
Notice Of Final Settlement.

j. F. SoUIREs, Auctioneer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-04-16

and plaader may be ii. common
ends sought. Ii so am too near the
grave 10 devote any more Of the time
left me TO so vile purpose |. the
purpose is Is emaneipsie the hu-
man family from The iron grip OF
the money power then / am willing
TO die IN the rank and Gle Of my
party.
think, sir, this question OF CO.
operation ought 10 be thoroughly
ventilated as soon Is possible. We
ought not. We must not, We cannot
afford to make mistake. ! hope
you will in your next issue, answer
some OF the questions put. / am
candid with you. | do not under
stand some things proposed. want
light. II am wrong | want to get
right. II am right | want 10 stay
right.
favor co operation with all my
heart, soul and body, with every
man, woman and child, with every
class. party or organization who de-
sires the same things or changes in
the financial world and reforms in
the administration of the government
that we are striving for. But / want
no canoodling. no shenanignn, no
double dealing, no log rolling, notick-
ling you and-youtickling-me game.
We want a square deal and honest.
manly dignified fight for a great
principle. We want the people, in
convention, to name their captains.
give their commands, aud then let
every fellow hew to the lines regard
less of the devil and his saints. /
believe, sir, these are the principles
and desires of our people in this sec
ton. No one wants, or intends to
vote for goldbug, or for a man who
belongs to a goldbug party, whatever
may be his present views on the
question. Our people are honest,
patriotic and want to do whatever
is best to restore prosperity, regard
less os party, and if they can learn
what is best they will be sure to dc
it. W. X. RITCHIE
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-04-16

this, say that Am traitor - -
Republican camp, ba' soa only usa'
office. or you are following ts- uar
tha; does want Office, ard ! an fol-
loving ia the footsteps of ;rss Re-
publicanism as founded nv the
martyr. Abrahsm Lincoln.
] am for fusion FOR prInsiyle and
not for the spoils Of Office So bFeia-
ren. Republican and D-uorra'.e
friends, If you are ,rae TO your e,ua
try, to your wives aud children. are
ask you il the coming fght 10 stick
TO what you have said and net vote
Tor q goldbug for Preside mt. II you
can not muster courage enough 10
vote with US, we earn sly ask You
to vote blank or stay away from
the polls. We worked. brain aud
energies, with the aid Of the Repnb-
licans and thousands OF Democrats
to overthrow the "mschine" Demo
cratic rule n North Carolins and to
restore home rule. a better syste IN
OF county government and 10 make
q fair election law. So that when the
humblest, poorest, raggedest, oldest,
whitest or blacklist. youngest or rich
est voter of North Carolius wants TO
vote lie can safely have it deposited,
and counted for the mau il was cas-;
for. None Of our poliiicsl press op-
pop opent4ave dared 10 condemn the
county government bill or the lee
ton law
So, free silver men Of all parties
We ask you to fuse VITA Us 10 put a
patriot in the White House. If We
disagree on every matter but tast,
and if you are true II what you say,
you are going TO either fuse with us
that far, or you will remain silent and
let us pu: him there ours lives. You
will only get a goldbug candidate
for President in either Of the old
parties.
G. p. SUTTON,
Chairman Of Peoples Party Execu
tive Committee of Cypress Greek
Township, Bladen County.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-04-16
Stand Firm.
Wadesboro Plowboy.l

Wadesboro Plowboy.
The position of the editor of this
paper is well known. We have all
along advised Populists to keep in
the middle of the road and not turn
aside to cooperate with any other
party, except such cooperation can
be effected on come principle en-
bodied in the Omaha platform. Inn
mediately after the adjournment Of
the last legislature, We stated that
fusion with the Republican party in
this State in '96 was not an assured
fact, because in all probability the
Republican leaders Of this State
would think more Of controlling
Federal patronage than Of the vel
fare of the people. As We near the
campaign, the developments show
that our prediction was we'll found.
ed. The Republican leaders, or the
most of them, are very stubborn il
their purpose to support whatever
monopoly serving goldbug that maj
be nominated by their party, and {
few of them have the crazy opinion
that they can swallow the Populis
party. Just here We want to inform
them that when they attempt il
they will meet with about the sam
. degree of success that Jonah woul'
have met with Il he had undertakes
e to swallow the whale.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-04-16
Langdon Again n Free Man.

PHILADELPHIA, April 9.-Samuel
P. Langdon, the wealthy coal oper-
ator, who was held pending the
investigation into the death of Anna
McGrath, whose body was foaud on
March 23rd in a house in this city,
occupied by Langdon and the dead
girl, was released to day by the po-
lice authorities. Coroner Ashbridge
has abandoned the case against
Langdon because of lack of ev1:
dencs. The inquest into the dead
girls death was held on Friday,
April 3rd, when the Coroner's jury
held Langdon to await further in
vestigation by the grand jury. The
evidence failed to show any motive
for the killing Of the girl and there
was no trace Of poison in the girl''
stomach.