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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
County News.
SHAMROCK ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SHAMROCK, June 1s.-The corr
fields r needing work and the farm
ers r getting restless.
Mrs. d. Carver and Mrs. Pete Owen
went to Montgomery City Friday.
MIR. Cascn, of Montgomery City,
and Mr.. D~eJarnette, of Parsons, Kas.
are Visiting at Mrs. J. W. Arnold's
this week.
Roy Hall made a business trip to
Auxvasse Saturday.
Mrs. Emma Humes, of Texas, and
Mrs. Mary Sevall, of WelIsville, are
the guests of Mrs. John Erwin this
week.
Miss Cytha Mabry, of Montgomery
City, is visiting friends near here.
Miss Henrietta Douglass, of Benton
City, was the guest of Jessie Clemens
Thursday.
The boys of Shamrock played the
Montgomery City team at Montgom-
cry Sunday, June It'll. Score 8 to {
in favor of Shamrock. The boys are
expecting the Montgomery boys here
Saturday.
Miss Della Norris, of Wellsville, ID
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Moore
this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
White ParaSolS from Soc. TO 81,
Reduced from s1.50 and $500.
TERROR EXISTS IN v A
The Cuban Metropolis Trembles From
the Terrific Force Of Dynamite
Explosions The Work
of Insurgents.

HAVANA, June 15.-This city was
startled and alarmed last night Mt o
O'Clock by the noise of two successive
explosions, which shook the ground
for a long distance and was heard for
several miles. CONSERVATION prevail
ed for a time, as 1t was feared that this
was a prelude to an attack or a Series
of similar explosions, and throngs
rushed to the street, while an armed
party proceeded in the direction from
which the noise had been heard.
1t was soon found that the stone
bridges of Christina and Concha and
the Aqueduet of Fernando Septimo
were the points that had suffered from
the dynamite. The bridges we're par
TALLY destroyed and the pipes ON the
aqueduct upon which the city 10 de-
pendent for It's water supply were
much damaged. IL cannot yet be
stated how extensive is the damage
done, or how long it will require to
remedy it. The windows In many
houses and in the city were shattered
by the re~verberation of the explosion,
and some market structures were also
badly damaged.
There is no doubt left that the dyna-
mite which caused this wreck was
placed by agents of the Insurgents. IL
has been their determination, amour
ced some time since, to cut of the
water supply of Havana, and 80 serve
to make it as nearly uninhabitable al
possible.
The greatest apprehension is felt on
account of the secrecy and effective
ness with which the Insurgents have
been able to carry out the outrage.
Last night was spent in fear and
dread of immediate danger. These
fears were largely dispersed by the o
turn of daylight.
1t is believed that the Insurgents
are bent upon investing Havana by
cutting of as much as possible the
supply of necessities, though not by
actually beseiging IL. All fruits and
vegetables and fresh meats are un-
precedentedly high priced and difficult
to obtain, and milk, such az Is brought
in, is much adulterated before 1t is de.
livered.
There is much fever, and smallpox
has broken out here, and owing to the
unwholesome state of affairs, threatens
to become an epidemic. Many are
4 ~. ~ "a nine. Ep1pn rhnnaIaa aud ahArA Ia
much intestinal trouble among the in
habitants, owing to poor and insult
Gent food. The failure of the water
supplypnder these conditions lie a dire
calamity.
Ii is the announced intention OF the
authorities to continue the campaign
against the Insurgents In spite OF the
unhealthy rainy season having set I'm.
Additional troops are In the field In
Pinar del Rio, with the purpose OF
running down and surrounding An
tonic Maceo. 1t rs evident, however,
that the Insurgents themselves are
preparing to enter upon a more ag-
gressive plan of action, and the gath
ering of Insurgent forces in Puerto
Principe and Santa Clara is believed
to be a prelude to another raid west
ward in force by Maxine Gomez. This
' combined force In the neighborhood
and even in the outstanding provinces
OF Havana In the next month Ia a
condition that must probably be
counted IN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Mrs. Geo. Brown Dead.

Mrs. George Brown, wife of George
Brown, the weli-known farmer and
stock man, who lives about three
miles south of town, died at her home
Saturdaymorning. For some time Mrs.
Brown had been suffering from lung
trouble, which vas the cause of her
death. She was about so years old
and a woman loved by all who knew
her. She leaves no children.
Mrs. Brown was the daughter of
Louis Payne, of this county, and was
married during the war.
The funeral of Mrs. Laura Payne
Brown, wife of Geo. s. Brown, was
held at the Baptist church at 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon, the services being
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Pittman. The
church was filled with friends and
relatives of the deceased and the SER
vices were very impressive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Steele.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret j.
Steele was held at the residence of
her son-in-Iaw, I'D. Inflow, at 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. The house was
crowded with friends of the deceased
and the services were conducted by
Rev. A. A. Wallace, of the Presby-
terrain Church. The floral offerings
yer many and beautiful.
The folio wing gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: James Pasqueth, VIM.
Pollock, III. d. Hunter, Joseph Brown,
j. q. Trimble and j. w. Trimble. The
remains were laid to rest in the ceme-
terry, whittier they were followed by
an unusually large concourse of
friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Summer Malady Preventlves.


Let the home have all possible sun
shine and air:
Ventilate the sleeping room, never
sleeping in a strictly close apartment.
Let bedding and bed linen be each
day swell shaken before taken" in
hand to be "made up"
Leave night garments unfolded land,
as well as may be, exposed to the
healthful influence of gentle breezes.
Have open windows during the
morning hours-weather permitting
closed ones in the heat of the day,
with open ones again at early night
fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Erb-Madden.

John Z. Erb, of Montgomery Coun-
ty, and Miss Margaret V. Madden, of
this county, were married in this city
at 8 O'Clock Monday evening. The
wedding, which was a quiet one, took
place atthe residence of r. E. Powell
in Northwest Mexico, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. N. R. Pitt
man, of the Baptist Church. The high
contracting parties are we'll known in
the vicinities in which they reside,
and the LEDGER wishes them a long
and prosperous life together.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
CHANGE OF FIRM.
Urban Weimer Has Sold His Cigar
Factory to His Brother of Car
rollton, Illinois.

Urban Weimer has sold his cigar
factory to his brother, c. s. Weimer,
who is an extensive manufacturer of
cigars in Carroliton, Ill. The LEDGER
is glad to know that Mr.. Urban Weim-
er will remain manager here. The
prospects are that the factory will be
enlarged. During Mr.. Weimer's res
idence in Mexico he has made many
and warm friends, not only in Mexico
and Audrain County, but throughout
the State. By close attention to bust
ness and making tirst-class goods he
has built up an immense trade, which
brings thousands of dollars to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

In the Weekly LEDGER will be found
the professional card of DIR. F. M. G.
Usher, who has his office with DIR.
Gave, on the east side of the square.
While DR.. Usher has not been in Mex
leo but a few weeks, he has made
many and warm friends, who feel con-
cess he 80 richly deserves. He comes
to Mexico highly recommended, and
the more our people know of him the
better thew like him,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
; !; s: $9s$:. &Ss'sI :
Joseph C. Armistead Dead.

Joseph O. Armistead, one of Au-
drain County's oldest and most high
ly respected citizens, died at his home
two miles west of this city Monday
morning. The funeral was held at the
old homestead at A O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon and Rev. A. A. Wallace, of
the Presbyterian Church of this city,
conducted the services.
Joseph G. Armistead, son of Francis
and Martha G. Armistead, was born
in Virginia about 65 years ago. When
but a small boy his parents moved to
this county and he had since resided
here, having lived where he died for
nearly 80 years. He was educated at
the State University and after leaving
this institution taught in various parts
of this county for many years.
In 1858 he married Josephine
Meyers, daughter of Meredith Meyers,
by whom he had several children.
About 1857 he took charge of the Sig
nal, a Democratic newspaper publish
ed in this city, of which he was editor
for about two years.
When the war broke out he entered
the Southern army, under John Nor
gan, and was captured during one of
this conpany's famous Grads" After
the close of the war he came back to
this county and settled down at farm
ing, which occupation he had since fol-
lowed. His wife died several years
ago. He was we'll known in this city
and county and by his death Audrain
loses one of her oldest residents.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at four O'Clock from the resi-
dence of the deceased, the services
being conducted by Rev. A. A. Wal
lace of the Presbyterian church of
this city.
For Rent
Two rooms and large garrett. Price
two dollars per month.
GUTHRIE & GENTRY,
d&w 1t Agents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
. Boys Bicycles, ,
i. Velocipedes,
: Half Price 2asszs@;
to rtoSe o,,t ~IyTx7ys,@>
Death of Little Jennie Ragsdale.
to close out
V7E~
SSeS<S

Death OF Little Jennie RagSdale.
Died, at her home in Monroe Coun-
ty, Missouri, June II, 1896, after an
illness of several months, Jennie Marie
Ragsdale, daughter of G. 9. and Ella
B. Ragsdale, age six years and eight
months. "Of such is the kingdom of
God" Dear brother and sister, your
hearts are too heavy with grief to lift
your eyes to the light and joy above
the clouds of sorrow through which
you are passing, but the time will
come when those same clouds will be
made glorious by the SUI of Gods
righteousness shining upon them and
painting the bow of His promise of a
land in which there are no clouds of
mourning. You now realize that little
Jennie was a messenger tof love and
not an absolute gift. He who gave
impaired to her much of His spirit.
She was such a lover of the beauti-
full, admiring not only the beauties of
garden and fower-beds, but those of
Gods planting by the wayside. Also
the works of art were her delight, and
beautiful picturesher intimate friends.
Her memory was stored with the prec-
ious Sabbath School songs OF Jesus
and His love. Jesus was training her
for a home with himself in a better
world. Her lessons of submission and
sweet patience were taught by His
spirit, and we do well to heed them.
She finished her work and is at rest.
With the eternal God she Is forever
safe. Here are disease and death;
storms suddenly destroy u homes
and take our dear one from us, be-
side the temptations that Turk on the
pathway of life to destroy the soul.
There at Gods right hand are pleas
ures forever more. Yours in Christ,
n. S. JOHNSTON.
Worcester, Mo-, June ID, 1896,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
MISS Sallee Dead.

Miss Lena Sallee, daughter of Robt.
Sallee, a leading citizen of Benton
City, Mo-, died Sunday morning of
consumption. Her funeral was preach
ed at Unity Church by Revs. Mitchell
and Gopher. Miss Sallee was % years
of age and one of the most popular
and beloved young ladies in the coun-
ty. She was a consistent member of
the Christian Church and active in
church circles. Her loss will be great
ly felt in the community where she
lived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
New Firm.

Having this day bought out the es-
Enlistment of Urban Weimer, includ-
ing his finely established and famous
brands of fine cigars that have earned
such a well deserved reputation,
take pleasure in informing the public
that l have secured his services as
manager. l will spare no expense in
keeping up the old brands to the
standard and solicit your kind patron
age. Respectfully,
l2-4t @. A. WIENER.
Mexico, No., June Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Old Folks' Meeting.

On Sunday, June %, a special SER
vice for the old folks will be held at
the Baptist Church in this city at 1913
in the morning. The pastor, Rev. N.
II. Pittman, will preach a special ser
mon for them, and all old folks are
especially invited to attend.
Children's Day services will be held
at the Church at 10:45, Sunday, June
81. All r invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Maurice Phillip, son of L. Phillip, has
gone to st. Joseph to study law in the
Office of his brother, Ben, who is one
of the leading young lawyers in thai
city. Maurice is a bright young man
and if he applies himself will undoubt-
eddy make a success OF the law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

HIGH GRADE
VEHICLES.
2Msszsm

The double street parade of the unit
ed Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows
is unanimously voted the most mag
~nificent spectacular demonstration of
the kind in the world,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Tom Atcnison was up from St.Louis
shaking hands with friends. Tom has
gone into business for himself in the
city and the LEDGER is glad to know
that he il doing nicely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Worrell, the Jeweler, believes in
keeping everlastiDgly at it and has
contracted with the LEDGER, daily and
weekly, for regular space for a year,
with the privilege of increasing the
same whenever he desires.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

other coupe win be made happy. The
contracting. parties for the hymeneal
altar are Miss Maud Long and Mr.. o.
T. Roberts, both of this county. Rev.
Cook win tie the knot. On the follow
ing day a reception win be rendered
them at 4 p. m. at the home of the
groom's father, j. Alex. Roberts.
Miss Kate Whitfield and cousin, MIR.
Griffin, of Ashland, visited relatives in
these parts last week. Miss Nellie
Bruce accompanied them home, where
she will visit a few weeks, after which
she will visit relatives in adjoining
counties.
James Gilpin is the proud father of
a 16 to I Democrat. They had trouble
in naming him, but at last succeeded,
and he will now be known as Lloyd
Anderson.
Prof.A. Z Berrey, John simcoe and
Clifton Jesse were in st. Louis the first
of last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Buy your fans from Hall.
Hard to Please.

From the Washington Star.
willie Wobbles is very hard TO
please" said the girl who is artless 1T
not brilliant.
what makes you think so?"
nHis behavior when he calls on me.
Whenever ] play on the piano he
seems to wish / would talk. And
whenever / talk he seems u wish /
would play on the piano"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Rev. McAllen, of Howard county,
and Miss Lena Marshall, of Centralia,
both colored, were married by Judge
Edwards on Saturday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Harvest supplies and binding Irvine
for Wood and Minneapolis binders
and mowers. All kinds repairs. Also
Champion binders and mowers and
repairs for sale by Sam Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

The depot at Benton City was enter
ed by burglars Saturday night. A
pistol and suit OF clothes belonging to
w. o. Powell, the agent, we're stolen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Richard Kelley has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk at the Ringo Hotel. Rich
ard is a bright young man of business
ability, and the LEDGER predicts foi
him success in his new occupation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

The Sherif's Office in the Court
House has been greatly improved by
being repapered, r~ecarpeted and hay
ing a new desk put in it. Everything
Is as neat as q new pin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Rev. Or. Pritchelt Will lecture at
Trinity church on Thursday evening,
June %, under the auspices OF the Ep-
worth League. All are invited to at
tend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

w. w. Fry is home from Columbia,
where he went on legal business i'll re-
gard to the w. III. Winscott case. The
case was continued until the Novem-
Der term of court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Cards of Thanks.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, Mo-, June 1--we de-
sire to thank the friends of our COM
munity for their kindness and atten-
ton during our recent afiiction.
Mr.. AND MRS. w. T. LOTT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Do You Want a Paving Business2

UU IUU WaHI u TdyIHS UuSIUtSsI
One Hundred dollars cash will pur-
chase a square, legitimate business
that will pay any live, energetic man
fifteen to twenty-five hundred
dollars per year in Audrain county.
No patent. j. E. MITCHELL,
dot wit Manufacturers Agent.
Tucker Hotel this week only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

l.. Phillip and wife are home from
a pleasant visit to Excelsior Springs,
Mo. The LEDGER is glad to know
that Mrs. Phillips health is much i'm
proved by her outing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Miss Mary Garrett, II of Mexico's
most charming young ladies', is home
from a pleasant visit with friends in
Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

WORCESTER, Mo-, June Isl desire
to thank my friends of this county for
their kindness and for their liberal do
nation, which is highly appreciated.
MARY RIINCoE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

MIR. and Mrs. Clay Gould and Miss
Belle Stuart, of East Liverpool, Ohio,
are the guests Of their cousin. Mrs.
Robert Stevenson, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

"Rastus" Harding is home from
Kentucky, where he has been travel
ing with a theatrical troupe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Those desiring painless dentistry
will be interested to know that the
low price work advertised by the Chi
cago dentists, of this place, is proving
to be of the highest grade. Make them
a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Mrs. Witherspoon returned to Ken
lucky to-day after q pleasant visit to
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. John Atchi-
son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Ex-Gov. Boies, of Iowa, has a farm
of $500 acres and makes farming pay
He is worth nearly $500, 600.
Probably the owner of the largest
number of dogs in the world is Gustav
Jovanovitch, a "Russian cattle king
who has $4,000 shepherd dogs to look
after 1,5eo, 900 sheep.
The Marquis de Mores, who lived
in Dakota some years ago, has start
ed for the Egyptian Soudan in order
to lead the Arab chiefs against the
British advance.
When Herr Andree starts from
Spitzbergen for the north pole in his
balloon 1t will be in the presence of a
crowd of personally conducted excur-
sionists, as the tourist agencies are
advertising Spitsbergen tours for July.
DIR. Herbert B. Adams, head of the
department of history and political
science in Johns Hopkins university,
has gone to Europe to investigate the
subject of popular education for the
United States bureau of education.
Aubrey Beardsley, though his art
has been much laughed at, is said to
have made an income of $40, 600 a
year since he appeared on the hori-
zon, two or three years ago. He was
born at Brighton of poor parents, who
intended that he should be a musician,
and his first pictures were shown when
he was 20 years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Miss Julia Yancey, of Richmond,
W., rs thes-re-t-of her cousin, Miss
Gaysena Yancey, al Hardin College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Miss Della R~osenthal, of st. Louis,
is visiting Sam Morris and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
NORTH MOLINO E

Correspondent of the Ledger.
NORTH MOLINE, June 1.-THE rat
tie of the binder is once more heard in
the wheat field.
Several from this vicinity visited
Polk Berry last Sunday near Skinner,
who is not expected to live.
Mrs. Dora Daley, formerly Miss
Sharp, was severely shocked by hight
ming at the home of her sister, Mrs.
William Smiley, on the evening OF
June T..
Little BERTHE, the 7-yesr-old daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Maud Carter, fell
from a horse one day last week and
broke both bones of her arm between
the elbow and wrist.
We are informed that J. s. Carroll
was damaged nearly $500 by the re-
cent high water getting up around his
Touring mill near Santa Fe.
Some of our neighbors have COM
menced to lay by their corn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Mrs. James Clacher, Jr., OF Nandalia,
is the guest of relatives here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Edward Morris, Veterinary Surgeon,
of Mexico, Mo, located i'll Connecti-
cut, is i'll of typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Miss Katie Neil, daughter of DIR.
Neil, OF Sweet Springs, Mo-, is the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. I. j. Holt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

w. 8. Hathaway is in st. Louis, TAX
ing in the great Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

VIM. Garrison and wife, OF Chicago,
are visiting the family OF their aunt,
Mrs. X. ii. Herman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

George Stuart, of Marshall, Mo-, is
in Mexico, the guest of his father,
Judge VIM. Stuart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Mrs. lines, of st. Louis, the guest of
her brother, James Kemp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Rock Salt Rock Salti

Car load Just received at Sam Nor
ris'. Try it. Last three times as long
as barrel salt. w2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

w. 8. Hathaway's elegant new resi-
dence on South Jefferson street is
about finished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

3. J. Barrett, oil Binghampton, N. Y,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. w. ii. Nor
ris, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Claude Asbury is clerking in W. j.
Rixey's grocery store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Rozier Hall and sister, Miss Helen,
spent Sunday with relatives III Il
geOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

J.. K. Rodgers, formerly OF Benton
City, is now located at Triplett, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Mrs. Ellis Mann and little daughter
are here visiting Mrs. Hoban and
others friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Polk Berry, of Youngs Greek, is
dangerously i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

j. d. Whitley is home from Fayette.
where he has been attending college,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Let's have the next state bicycle
meet i'll Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

Glasgow's water reservoir, a wood
en- tank holding A, 1000 gallons, sudden
ly collapsed on Monday morning, del
uging the immediate vicinity with the
water and completely wrecking the
tank. The most plausible theory as to
the cause of the accident is that some
days previous to the disaster the tank
was emptied and cleaned out, during
which time the hot sun dried the slaves
so that it leaked badly and a man was
sent to the tank to tighten up the
hoops. Sunday night a furious rain
storm thoroughly soaked the tank, and
the following morning the water soak
ed slaves began to swell, and as the
frightened hoops could not swell, some
thing had to give, and the castings on
the ends Of the hoops broke under the
strain, letting the whole tank tumble
to pieces.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

IL you wear a small shoe you can
buy a 81 shoe for si.50 at the Boston
Shoe Store,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
Circuit Court Cuttings.

Two divorce cases have been settled
in the Circuit Court within the past
two days as follows:
J.H. Mckinney vs. Ida Mckinney
divorce granted.
Matte Wilson VS.. Chas. o. Wilson /;
divorce granted.
Maggie Herman VS.. Ira Herman F.;
divorce granted.
Sarah West VS.. ]. T. Williams; YER
dict for defendant.
j. W. Daniel VS.. Len Raglan; ver-
dict for defendant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
OFFICE Over Harper'S Store,

Prof. d. T. Gentry is here on a visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18

When you come in to see the circus
look at the beautiful hats which Miss
Hansard is selling so cheap. w&d1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-06-18
For Rent,

Two rooms and large garrett. Price
two dollars per month.
GUTHRIE & GENTRY,
d&W 1t Agents.