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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Don't Boy a Dollars Worth Of T11s11s~ e. Coh-
CRAWFORD GOT A
The st. Louis Merchant Invites His
Discharged Employees to Come
Back and Go to Work.
From the St. Louis Chronicle.

From the st. Louis Chronicle.
d. Crawford, of D. Crawford g. Co.,
on Monday night extended an invita-
ton to the IL employees who were dis
charged last Saturday to return and
resume their old places at his dry
goods establishment without prejudice
and with full salary.
MR.. CRAWFORD EXPLAINS.
The dry goods merchant explained
that he had just returned from a few
months sojourn In Canada.
That every day during his stay
there he was exasperated and his pa
triotism aroused by seeing American
silver money pass current at 20 per
cent. discount. This reflection on
American coinage was uppermost in
his mind when, upon his return of st.
Louis, he found the usual summer and
early fall trade business materially de-
creased on account of the silver agi-
tation.
Mr.. Crawford was informed that q
number of his employees would vote
for free silver and Bryan.
"I could not believe this possible"
continued Mr.. Crawford, in discuss
ing the latest phase of the dismissals,
sand determined to make a canvass
of the store and to pay off the silver
men in silver money. I obtained a
list of the men who were reported to
have discussed free silver In the store
and who were to vote for it.
LOS HIS TEMPER.
GAS men frequently do when they
differ radically, I lost my temper. I
became SO exasperated to think they
would vote against their own inter-
ests as well as mine that / told them
to 60 to work for silver men.
81 did not, however, urge any one
in the store to vote for Mckinley and
never had any such intention. Ihave
never asked a single employee to vote
the Republican ticket as the price Of
his position. Not one OF the dis
charged men can say that I ever re-
quested him to vote for Mckinley.
"After some consideration I admit
that my action was hasty and that
every man, no matter what his station,
should be free to vote as he pleases.
Politics is a bad topic of discussion
between employers and employees.
"I am glad that some of the dis
missed men have concluded to come
back and 1 hope the rest will come to
their old places. 1t is not the first
time that I have been hasty. Yet all
my employees will admit that I am
willing to rectify any mistake in deal
ing with my employees.
HE REGRETS IT.
"I secretly regret the amount OF
newspaper publicity that my action
has received, but / believe that the
circumstance was used largely for po-
litical effect and to arouse prejudice
in the minds of many employees
| throughout st. Louis.
81 honestly believe it is my duty to
grant my employees a half holiday on
election day, SO that they may vote,
and I trust that other concerns will
| grant the same privilege"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Col. VIM. F. Switzler, tho "Old Ro-
man" Of Bonnviils, made . splendid
speech at the Court House Saturday
evening. Though the weather was
bad, Q good-sised crowd was out and
the speaker was frequently appiaudsd
in . vigorous manner. He was in
troduced by Hon. W. II. Kennan and
his speech was . thorough discussion
Of the financial question in amasterly
manner. II does ono good to hear the
doctrine of true Democracy from such
men as Col. 6witsier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Johnston Didn't Shoot His Wife.

Johnston Didn't Shoot HIS Vile.
The following letter addressed to the
Mexico LEDGER explains itself:
To the Editor of the Ledger.
HIaBEE, Mo-, October 11.-DEAR
SIR: The report that was circulated
over Mexico a few days ago that Mr..
J. Johnston had at Willow Springs
shot his wife and also himself, is en-
tirely false, as I saw Mr.. Johnston in
Higbee this evening and when I men
toned it to him it was the first he had
heard of it. Yours respectfully,
r. w. EDMoNsToN,
Per Leonard Edmonston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Mexico the Place.

From the MO- Sentinel.
With the understanding that the
Fleet Military school, which was burn
ed several weeks ago, when rebuilt
will likely be located elsewhere than
at Mexico, several towns are offer
ing large Inducements for its location
at their respective places. We think
no better place than Mexico could be
found.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
FOR THE BENEFIT OF cREn1roRsl
A Mortgage Is Executed on the Stock
of the Boston Shoe Store, With
W. W. Fry as Trustee.

At a late hour Monday evening J.
Bick, proprietor Of the Boston Shoe
Store, executed a mortgage on his en-
tire stock of goods, with w. W. Fry
as trustee, for the benefit of certain
preferred creditors. A notice was
posted on the door announcing that
the stock was in the hands OF w. w.
Fry, which was the cause of much
surprise to Mr. Bick's many friends.
When seen by a LEDGER reporter
next morning Mr.. Fry stated the
facts as above and gave out the fol-
lowing list OF preferred creditors, for
whose benefit the mortgage was exc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, October 14.-Good cattle
we're scarce. Such az suited buyers
sold well. Steers sold from s3.75 to
$3.50. Southern steers sold from
$500 to 1925.
HegsEThe bulk sold at $40 to
$3.50, q good &c higher than Monday.
Heavies, mediums and lights all
reached the top OF the market. Fair
mixed hogs sold at 1925 to $40.
Heavies sold at s3.s5 to 1886, with
culls at $3.50 to s3. Hogs are now
selling more on quality than weight
than for some time past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
OVERCOATS.

Mems Chinchilla, Overcoats at
S4.25.
Better grades at IS, So, IS,
$40 and SI2.
Our 5000 Dress Kersey the
superior of any $40 coat
on the market.
Our Paletots in Cheviots and
Beavers are novelties nc
house in the city can show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Last Saturday, October 10, in Rich
mond, Va, MI. A. Judson Watkins,
q brother Of Mrs. A. x. Yancey, died
from a stroke Of paralysis. He was so
years Of age. Only last March Mr.. A.
8. Watkins, another brother, died in
Richmond. Mrs. Yancey has the
LEDeER's sympathies in the death of
these two distinguished and useful
men.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
STOCK SHIPMENTS.
During the past week the following
stock has been shipped from Mexico:

During the past week the following
stock has been shipped from Mexico;
October II. 8. O. Palmer, one car
cattle to Chicago.
October IL. A. Larimore, one cor
hogs To- Chicago.
October ~. J. A. 9pangisr, one car
hogs to Lexington Junction, Mo.
October ID. Godair, Harding & Co.,
one car hogs to 1t. Louis.
October 10. Wallace & Wood, one
hogs 10 81. Louis.
October II. 8. Q. Palmer, two ears
cattle TO Chicago.
October 10. w. w. Mundy, one
car hogs TO st. Louis.
October s.. W. W. Mundy, two cars
hogs 70 st. Louis.
October IL BrowningBros.A Bolts,
three cars cattle To- Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

The residence belonging to Mr..
Atkins and occupied by EnochRoberts,
8 miles northwest of Mexico, was
burned Saturday night. The fire
started from a lamp explosion Mr..
Roberts had no insurance on his
household goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
". P. H. M. Society Conferences.

The closing session of the annual
conference of the Woman's Parson-
age and Home Mission Society was
held at the M. E. Church, South, Tues
day and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. 8. P. Emmons, of this city;
vice-presidens, Mesdames z. NJ. VIII
liams, of Gallatin, and 8. P. Cresap, of
Maryville; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. s. P. Wiley, of this city; re-
cording secretary, Miss Lena Harner,
of Huntsville; treasurer, Mrs. W. A.
Frautz, of Fayette. The next annual
meeting will be held in Lawson, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Nn. IaI

AT . regular meeting next Monday
night, the 18th, all members are re-
auessed 10 attend a. the new secret
work viii be exempiined. Especially
ali delinquent members are requested
TO be present. W. L. LOTT, W. p.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Scheme That Failed.

From the Winfield tMo.) Times, Oct. Z.
CARTHAGE, Mo-, September H.
This is a copy of a letter received to-
day and the reply thereto. The let
ter bears the letter-head of the Nc
Cormick Harvesting Machine Com
pany, Chicago, and D. w. NeedIer,
collecting agent, dictated it:
KANSAS City, Mo-, September 10,
,96.-G. A. Wilson, Carthage, Mo-:
Dear Strive sent you by express
yesterday package of sound money
literature. We want by return mail
an estimate from you as to how much
of this can be used in your territory
and an enumeration of the kind that
will be the most effective. We win
then send you your supply by express
and will request in advance that you
supply to your travellers and instruct
them to use it just as though 1t were
advertising matter for sale Of our ma
chimes. We surely have q right to ex-
pect that all Mccormick employees
have the interests of the company at
heart, and will take up this matter
and carry it out as requested.
Yours Truly,
MCCORMICK HARVESTING Co.
Reply:
D., w. Needler, Agent Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Co., Kansas City,
NJ D1.- CO. 7 ho0 IN ckuoUlad0e
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

D. A. Murphy and John D.. Orear
will make Democratic speeches at
Prairie Lea school house Friday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

R. d. Worrell has a fine display in
his west show window, the main feat
ure of which is a bust of sour Future
PRESIDENT VIM. j. Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Bob Mcdonnell and family are NOV
ing to Mexico to reside permanently.
They all como back to Mexico, the
best town in the best State in the best
county on earth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

]. W. Smith, J. w. Hurd, b. F.
Alexander, George Baker, Dave Baker,
Frank Burns and Robert Smith were
up from Farber Monday to attend the
-.lIw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
wabash to Kansas City and Returr

w 70 lisa CIty buu UctuIu
Only 90. On Saturday, Oct. IL, and
Sunday, is, tickets will be sold for all
trains reaching Kansas City between
Is o'clock noon Saturday and IL
O'Clock noon Sunday. Good to return
until Sunday, Oct IS, night trains.
e. 8. WILSON, Tk't- Ag't.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Miss Angie Jackman, Of the Mexico
LEDGER, has been appointed Notary
Public. She will promptly and care
fully attend to all notary business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Every person OWING MS, either large
or small amounts, Ia requested TO call
and settle. We need the money and
must have &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

James Gelvin, of st. Charles, MO,
formerly q florist of Mexico, appre-
ciates the LEDGER as an advertiAing
medium and is contracting for spase.
He says he knows from experience
that advertising in the Mexico LED'
GER paye.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
For Sale at Cost.

TUI DUIC NG CUSG,
The entire stock of the
Boston Shoe Store has
bsen placed in the hands
Of a trustee and must be
Sold at once at cost. This
ifs a chance to buy Shoes
that have a reputation at
a real bargain
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
The attractive musicaI play, aIn Old

The attractive musical play, I'm Oio
Madrid" ID billed for Monday night,
October %. Francis Jones, who won
the hearts Of Mexico theatre goers
last Thanksgiving, IL stnl the leading
man snd Mr.. II. e. Rice, the manager,
who was In town to-day, informs the
LEpaER that the company b stronger
this year than last and that AL the
music II new. A new feature this
year ID . curtain raiser, watch pre-
cedes the play. II 10 ons act drama,
IA Subject Of the Czar,n and VIII
doubtless add much to the evenings
enjoyment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

E. H. Morris, of Butte, Mont, son
of Circuit Clerk P. NJ. Morris, is here
on a visit to his parents and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

j. Barth is home from Columbia,
where he went on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Judge j. A. Guthrie and County
ClarkI.. 8. Snidow will speak at Cedar
Gro{ TThursday night. Everybody fs
tnviksd to come out.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

DR.. M. G. Parsons, 1912 Lucas Ave-,
St. Louis, specialist in surgical and
medical diseases of the eye, ear, nose
and throat, will be at the Ringo
Hotel October %. 28-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

O. r. Webster's trotter, Joy, won
two c at Roodhouse, ILL.,, last week
and took a mark Of 2:20A. Joy j. q
consistent race horse and a money
winner. He starts at Carrollton5 Ill,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Jsnuary GIVEN Rem Years.

william January, the la-year-old
boy who murdered his father, Alexan-
der January, Q Farber on the night
of August 8, will spend ten years in
the penitentiary if a new trial is not
granted him. His trial came to q
close Saturday afternoon and the jury
went out at 4:10. They were instruct
ed to find young January guilty of
murder in the first or second degree
or acquit him. At seven O'Clock they
returned with a verdict finding the
defendant guilty of murder in the
second degree and fixing his sentence
at Q years in the penitentiary. The
jury was then discharged.
The verdict seems to be satisfactory
to most people. Edmonston & Cul-
len, the defendants lawyers, do not
yet know whether they will file a mo-
ton for a new trial. They have until
next Saturday to do this.
On the first ballot nine of the jurors
voted sguilty" and three t'not guilty"
On the second ballot the vote was as
follows: Two for hanging, two for
so years, one for 40 years, one for 25
years, three for ten years and two for
acquittal. After three hours they de-
cided on ten years. Young January
was not affected by the verdict.
Rev. Father O'Reiley, of Columbia,
delivered a fine lecture on progress
and the Past" to a good sized audi
ence at the Catholic Church Sunday
evening. The choir, which contrib
uted TO the enjoyment of Rev. O'Rei-
ley's lecture, was composed of Messrs.
Roy Burkhart, VIM. Treloar, Jr., Otto
Diesel and Misses Shea and Annie
Diesel, under the direction of Mrs.
Gardner, the organlst. The music
was of a high order and perhaps Miss
Deissel deserves special mention as
she is a young singer and has made
rapid progress during the few months
she has been under training. She has
a voice of good range and power and
sang her beautiful "Salvo Maria" very
sweetly. She is a pupil of Mrs. Gard
Q
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Texas State Fair and Dallas Expo
sition, Dallas, Texas. October
10-cK 1903

For the above the Chicago & Alton
will sell tickets to Dallas and return ct
$685.. Tickets will be sold October
8, 10 and II. Good for return passage
until October "a. e. 8. WILSON,
Tk't. Ag't.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

W. j. Bolts and Alva Ringo, OF
Santa Fe, were in to attend the big
rally this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Miss Kathryn Commit, of St. Joseph,
Mo-, is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. p.
Freeman. Jr,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Increase in Value of Wheat, Corn and
Oats Alone Estimated at
S175,000,000.

StrAo9iS ExpoSiElon September Sito
October "a.
For the above the Chicago g. Alton
and Wabash railroads will sell tickets
to st. Louis and return at $40. Tick
cts at the above rate will be sold
Sept. 8 and each Tuesday and Thurs
day during continuance of the Expo
sition. Good for return passage not
to excel 8 days from date of sale.
e. 8. WILSON,
Ticket Agent,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Ladies', call and examine the new
things in dress goods at Turner, jack
son & Co.'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Miss Janet Mckinley is home from
a visit with friends In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Mrs. F. V. Lambert, of Paris, Mo-,
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary worrell, on South Jefferson
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

A kidney remedy that can be de-
pended on will be found in PRIcKLY
ASH BrrTERs. 1t heals and strength
ems. Sold by Chas. A. Buekner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

]. d. johnson, of st. Louis, spent
Sunday with w. B. McIntire and fam
ily.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Miss Mabel Nelson, of Hannibal, ar
rived Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs.
E. n. Carter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

w. L. Crigler, of Tennessee, who
has been visiting here, left for his
home Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrix, Of New York
City, are the guests of Mrs. John Free
man, Sr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

J.. A. Hepworth, who for the past
six months has run a candy store and
ice cream parlor next to McLoney's,
will move in q few days to Canton,
Ill, where he will open a similar store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Home-Seekers Excursion, Tuesday,
October 20.

To points In the north, west and
south, at very low rates. For par
ticulars apply to e. q. WILSON,
+Tk't. Ag't. C.& A.and Wabash r. r.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

yolnsy Campbell and John Lane
are home from Lexington, where they
went to testify against the two negroes
who were arrested here some weeks
ago with several watches In their pos
session. One Of the cuIpriss got four
and the other Ave years In the psn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Brutou.
Ladies', you should see Miss Ida
Spencer's millinery. She IL selling
goods lower than ever.
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SKINNER, Mo. Oct. Is.-A big rain
fell Saturday and Sunday.
Born, to MIR. and Mrs. John p. Har-
rison, recently, q bouncing sK pound
boy.
A royal old enthusiastic time was
had at tho Began Free Silver Club at
Fox last Friday night. The question
on capital removal was agitated.
There were several 10 favor of, but q
great majority against the removal.
The Democratic rally was q success
in every way despite the very incIem-
emit and muddy weather.
Our famous Wilson townshipmsn,
G. Seruggs says that he made 40 hour
and one half talk co an audience OF
twenty thousand in Kansas City last
Saturday and says he would have
spoken longer but for getting back to
the Democratic rally atMexico. Grass
is all o. K, strictly free silver man,
and in favor of the capitoiremaining at
jefferson City.
The beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Butler was thronged with peo-
pie last Wednesday evening to wit
ness the marriage Of their lovable ard
most charming daughter, Miss Mae,to
the highly respectable and intelligent
young farmer, Harvey Richardson.
Rev. Sutton performed the ceremony,
after which We we're invited to q most
sumptnoas table and everyone par
took OF the repast with great relish.
Many handsome and valuable presents
were rendered the bride. The next
day the reception was given nj the
Sroom's parents. We are Joined by
all in wishing them a happy and en-
toyable life.
The order OF the season Ia = nuttins
outing. A number of our youngsters
gathered at Mr.. and Mrs. Hollins-
heads last Saturday and at once set
sail for acamping ground on Elk Fork.
The large covered bridge spanning
that creek was the place selected.
Much merriment was had on all sides
ana everyone expressed themselves
~ amply repaid for their trouble. Mr..
and Mrs. Hollinshead and Mr.. and
Mrs.. Taylor Berrey were the chspor.
ons. The following were the party:
Misses Belle McGee, Lucy Elxes, MIN
ME Lakewood, Grace Hollinshead,
Ollie Gatewood, Laura CAN'T, and
Messrs. Wealey Blankenship, David
McGee, Walter Holloway, Smith Daw-
son, Porter Bruce, John Blum and A.
e. Berrey.
Last Wednesday evening Mr.. w. p.
Stevens and Miss Dodd were quietly
married atthe home Of the brides par
all join In wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
ems q life of coutent and happiness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

DIR. ]. III. Crawford and family are
home from a pleasant visit to Decatur,
Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Lon stephens Ind,sposed.

JEFFERSON CRY, No., October H.
State Treasurer Lon Stephens 10 con-
fined TO his room at jefferson City
with acute Inflammation of the eyes.
His physician has ordered him to re-
main indoors for at least 10 days. This
is regarded - absolutely necessary by
the physician II the sight Of the left
eye 10 to be preserved. His campaign
for Governor viii be actively pushed
under his direction from this city II
he 10 not able to enter into II person
ally himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Snecial SaIa of Hats.

On Friday and Saturday, Oct. is and
Is, Miss Hansard, the popular east
side milliner, will sell trimmed and
untrimmed hats and bonnets at special
prices. Don't miss this opportunity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
MEMS SUITS.

4vAN wi
Mems Wooden Suits at $4.o8,
worth $3.50.
Ten styles nobby patterns at
$3.50, worth $40.
Heavy choice Clay Worsteds at
$40, worth $3.50.
Fancy Scotch Plaids at 50, $40,
$3.50 and SIS.
Children's Suits at o8 cents up
to the finest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Born, to Paul Cunningham and wife,
of Columbia, q daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Nj. Pol
lard, a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Joseph Kumlee, of Europe, is the
guest of Wood Maddox.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Several members Of the local Sal
walton Army barracks went to Farber
this afternoon, where they will hold
meetings.
w natIon rofuruaa 70
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

W. L. Gallop was up from vandalia
TO spend Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
NORTH MOLIN0 ITEHfS.

correspondence on me Ledger. t
NORTH MoLINo, October 12.--Geo.
Smiley made a business trip to his
brother, William, near C~entralia, last
Saturday.
Mrs. John Showers, OF ear Mexico,
was the guest Of her son, Thomas, OF
this vicinity, last week.
Reed Massey took In the st. Louis
fair last week and visited his brother
William and family while there.
Mrs. Jep Bedford was the guest OF
William Massey and family, Of 80.
Louis, last week.
Harvey Lambert and wife, Of Paris,
attended the Richardson Butler re-
ception nea here last week.
Mrs. A. L. Ella, of Mexico, has re-
turned to her old home place 70 spend
the winter.
James Browning, ST., Is erecting .
large new barn.
Miss Claire Grantham and Miss
johnson, Of Mexico, were the recent
guests OF Mrs. John Ellis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
"She Muy Have
Seen Better GIys,"

But no such bargains as we
are now Offering in Silverwarc,
Cut Glass and Fine China.
Tettau blue 6hina Tea Pot, Sugar nm.
Bowl and Cream Pitcher, regu- Qlp
lar price, "a, special sale. UUb
Only three sets left of those mn mn
fancy handled Knives and ~ I'll
FORKS. Price per set. -. Wu.uU
Seme nne Silver Plated Table oil m
spoons. Price per set -. 9l.fU
Don't put off coming to our
Special Sale, else the very
thing you want may be gone.
Worrell, The JeweIer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

P. Fl. Cullen is in Farber on legal
h~uaiuaaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Meier Victor is in st. Lonis on bus
mess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Always Wide
Awake

to your interests, we carry
the latest. We keep the
s'baWl" ~a-rolling and our
newly arrived specialties
are a "howIing" success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

TIM B
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Get Your 11C1Othing
#OE US#
And he lin IT,

Orr mammoth fall selection stands aihont a peer IN
Merieo. NJ sai es,ydody. NE vant JoHy patronage.
Here are a fSw opening shots in prices that may make
competitors sshozL,' 6at ae can't help thai.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15
Wall Paper.

This is good weather-good time
to paper your house. The last and
best chance to get paper cheap.
e. II. CARTER & Co..
29-1t Opposite Ringo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

Mrs. l.. P. Crigler is visiting in st.
Touia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

KDSv1V ~
Mr.. Fry further stated that he un-
stood the firm was indebted to some
Eastern concerns, but knew nothing
about the amount of such indebted
ness. He said the stock of the Bos-
ton Shoe Store was valued at $4,000
and that he thought the firm would
eventually be able to reinstate. For
the present, however, he has charge
of the stock and has ordered it sold as
soon rs possible at cost.
When seen by q LEDGER reporter
MIR. Bick, proprietor of the Boston
Shoe Store, said that the mortgage
had been executed to protect certain
creditors, especially home parties.
He said that the cause of the assign
ment was hard times and sickness.
The assignment came in the nature
of a great surprise to MIR. Bick's many
friends and business men generally,
and many expressions of sympathy
for him we're heard on the streets.
We have a very large line of wall
paper for fall which must be sold and
Wen sell it cheap.
E. Fl. CARTER & Co.,
2s-1t Opposite Ringo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-10-15

W. L. Gailop returned to vandalia
last night.