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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Married in st, Louis,

]. L. Russell, of st. Louis, was mar
ried to Miss Letha Lasley, of Mober-
ly. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Fullerton in the parlors of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
at O'Clock Wednesday evening, Dec.
%. Miss Lasley is related to Miss Nora
Pindall and is well known here. The
groom is connected with the st. Louis
Republic and is a bright young man.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
There Are Others"

Is an apt expression when applied
to railways. There is only one, how
ever, which during the last half cent
ury has passed through the crucible
of a travelling public and come out
free of dross.
Ever alert to the best interests of
its patrons, the management Of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail-
way have unquestionably succeeded
in establishing 1t ss the leading and
most deservedly popular through
route to all points east.
For tickets via the Baltimore IL
Southwestern Railway, apply to
Ticket Agent in the West.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

SENATOR PEERS, of Warrenton, has
prepared bill which he intends to in-
troduce and push through making the
warden of the penitentiary the official
executioner of the State, and requir-
ing all executions to be at the State
penitentiary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

THE Leap Year party given by the
ladies of Mexico at the Central Hotel
parIors on Christmas night was bril-
liant success in every sense of the
word. 1t was pronounced by all the
guests as one of the most enjoyable
entertainments of the kind ever given
in Mexico. The ladies know how to
do things up in style.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

G. b. ELLIS, of the Vandalia Mail
and Express, is prominently spoken of
as Postmaster of the House of Repre-
sentatives. Mr.. Ellis is an active, en-
ergetic, aggressive young Democrat
and would fill the place with perfect
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

THE st. Louis Post Dispatch con-
tains q telegram from Cincinnati, o.,
In reference to w. j. Bryan's lecture
course, which is as follows:
William J. Bryan stopped here an
hour on his way through this morning.
While saying that his lecture at At
lanta was a success, it is understood
that he does not look with favor on
his lecture engagement and may ask
to be released. He remarked to a close
friend that he had made a mistake in
undertaking to deliver series of nom
partisan lectures.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

THE attention of those Republicans
who are now saying that the Spanish
war scare is retarding the arrival of
prosperity is respectfully called to the
fact that majority of the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, which
reported the resolution responsible
n-.Ss- war scare. are Republicans.
Weseso not take any stock in the war
scarce, but we wish the responsibility
properly placed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
The Wabash California FLYER. /"

Quickest and best service to Cali
fornia is now offered by the Wabash
Railroad, In connection with the Atch-
ison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway.
vestibuled sleeping cars through to
Los Angeles without change, making
twelve hours better time from St.
Louis than any other line, and cores
ponding time from other points.
For particulars write to any Wabash
ticket agent or to @. 8. Crane, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, st. Louis,
Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Fun and instruction in the way of
war is in store for Old Mexico. The
Columbia (Mo.) foot ball team with
another eleven have gone down there
for exercise, and If the Mexicans at
tend the performances they will learn
new excitement. Compared with
an ordinary bull fight, foot ball game
Of the proper viyacity is as Waterloo
to jackstones. War may cease some
time, when the art of killing has
reached perfection, but foot ball will
be initiating the muscles and the lungs
of the world when all the peace socie-
ties have wound up business and dis
aolvad
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

THE Mexico LEDGER is proud of its
country correspondents. Their letters
are among the most interesting fea-
lures of the paper. We trust that
during 1897 they will be as prompt
and as newsy as during 1896. Each
and everyone OF their newsy letters
are read closely. News is what the
LEDGER subscribers want.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

CONGRESSMAN ALDRICH, OF Ala
bama, is on the right track in trying to
reform the costliness to the govern
ment of contesting seats in the House.
There is little doubt tina! under pres
ent methods many contests are made
simply for the money there Is in it.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

BAD management, in fact, criminal
bad management, is the cause of many
failures in business and banking insti-
tutions. No system of government or
system of finance will ever prevent
thieves or incompetent men from
wrecking business which they man
age. The following item in reference
to the Kansas City bank, which failed
not long since, is interesting along this
line: "The Owens drug stock, on
which the Missouri National Bank
made a loan of $11, ,250, was sold for
s1,261.8 .85 by the Sheriff yesterday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Mrs. Sally West Dead.

Mrs. Sally West died at the home OF
her son, Robt. Mcconnell, on East
Monroe street, at 3 O'Clock Friday
morning at about "A years Of age. De-
ceased was the wife Of the late w. O.
West and formerly Mrs. Robt. Nc
Conneu. The funeral services were
conducted at the residence at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon by Rev. A. A.
Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Babies Entitled TO Silver Cups.

8oUHOc ASNUkUscV " 05xNVk VUpSs
Parents of white babies born in Au-
drain County during Christmas week,
that ls, between midnight December
oath and midnight December 81, 1896,
viii please notify the editor Of the
LEDGER before January 10, 1897, 80
that the LEDGER can present silver
cup to every white baby born Ia Au-
drain County during that time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mrs. Blanch Walker has returned
from Abilene, Kas., where she visited
her daughter, Leola, who attends
schoOI there
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Connell, infant son Of Rev. John F.
and AIDA Betz, aged 2 months and IL
days, died of whooping cough Dec.
18th, and was buried in the Pleasant
Grove cemetery at Hatton, Galloway
county, Mo-, on Sunday, Dec. Goth.
Mr.. Betz, who has been teaching the
Walnut Grove school in that COM
munity, has been quite sick but is now
better. Mr.. and Mrs. Betz have the
sympathy of the entire community In
their sad affiiction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

THE Mayor of Columbia issued a
proclamation that no intoxicants
should be served free at the saloons
and that no explosives should be used
ON the streets ON Christmas day..
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

FTTZ LEE has taken his wire anu
daughter to Cuba with him, which is
an indication that he doesn't regard
Havana as dangerous place of resi-
daDpa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

G. V. and T. W. Atkins, of Chicago,
are visiting their father, T. W. At
kins, southwest of town; also ]. W.
Colley and wife, of Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Hon. w. III. HATCH, ex-Congress-
man, died at Hannibal, Mo-, this week
after a long illness. Mr.. Hatch served
in Congress IS years and made an eff
cient representative.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Reuairrne Neatlv Done,

II you want your watch cleaned OF
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on r. 9.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
wtf r. 8. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

JUST what whiskey and fire crackers
have to do with Christmas celebration
is beyond the comprehension OF those
who know what Christmas day COM
Fnamnrafau
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

While g. ID. Stickley was in st. Louis
and his wife at a neighbor's Thursday
night robbers broke into their resi-
dence and ransacked the house, Sc
curing revolver and a small amount
oF ohnruo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

DR.. Jos. Bridgeford, a dentist of Be-
vier, is the guest of his mother. DR..
Bridgeford will shortly remove from
Beyier to Macon CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mrs. James DUNCAN died at her
home, near Seed Tick Church, on
Christmas day OF pneumonia. The de-
ceased leaves q husband and several
grown children. She was highly
thought of by all and much beloved IN
the community where she lived.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

w. @. Brown, who formerly lived
north Of Mexico, died in Kansas City
at 10 a. m, December "a. His re-
mains will be brought to Mexico on
the last Wabash train Saturday after
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mrs. Frank A. Morey, Of Jersey
vile, ILL.,, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. r. T. Stevenson, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

The doll given away by the Racket
was won by Miss Reka Schultz, who
lives four miles north of Mexico. No.
5000 was the lucky number.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Miss Mae Burhop lie up from st.
Louis visiting her parents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Married at Bowling Green, Mo-,
Dec. %, James Spencer, Of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, and Mamie j. Biser, of
Mexico, Mo-, Rev. ]. M. Leidy, pastor
First nj. E. Church, officiating.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Emmett Cunningham, who has a
position with the Moline Plow Co.
with headquarters at Madison, Wis,
is in Mexico to spend few days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Clarence Davis, who works for the
Wear, Boogher q Co. dry goods house
In st. Louis, spent Christmas day at
home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
"Excuse me-" observe

"Excuse me-" observed the man In
spectacles, "but i am surgeon, and
that IL not where the liver is" "Never
you mind where the liver Is" re-
torted the other. "If it was In his big
toe or his left ear DeWitts Little Early
Risers would reach It and shake 1t for
him. On that you can bet your gig
lamps." For sale by Woodbridge &
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Blood is Life.

1t is the medium which carries to
every nerve, muscle, organ and fibre
it's nourishment and strength. If the
blood ia pure, rich and healthy you
will be well; if impure, disease will
soon overtake you. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has power to keep you IN
health by making your blood rich and
puPo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

T. j. Gibson & Co. shipped a car of
dressed poultry to Philadelphia on
Wednesday, Dec. %.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Snrnul Aeademv.

Mexico (Mo.) Private School.
Private courses. Music, commercial
course; any study may be taken. Pupil
may enter at any time. Address Miss
Carrie Sproul. d&w 1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Brooks Johnson, who has position
with the Grand Leader In st. Louis, is
visiting his parents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Geo. Atkins is here from Chicago to
spend the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

The William Pollock Milling and
Elevator Co. has the thanks OF the
LEDGER for o beautiful calendar.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Andrews, oi
Higbee, are the guests of Mrs. An
drews' father, DIR. Hawkins.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mayor B. G. Johnson has remember
ed the LEDGER force with bountiful
supply of cigars. Mr.. johnson is q
friend OF the printers and remembers
them always, but in an especial way
-.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Frank Robertson, who attends
Washington University, of st. Louis,
is home for the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Miss Annie Spence is down from
Kansas City to spend the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

The Vandalia Leader says: One of
the lady teachers of the public school
in Mexico received a Christmas pro-
posal, but declined with thanks on the
ground that 1t was her place to do the
proposing this year. She gave him
to understand, however, that she
would entertain n proposition after
the first.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
How's ThisI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the past Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mrs. Van w. Roberds is visiting her
mother, Mrs. A. Johnston, in Quit
man, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Miss Maggie Jackman is home from
Columbia to spend Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mrs. ]. H. Rodes, of Sedalia, is the
guest of her father, j. ". Williams.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure Indigestion, bilious
ness. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
| on Christmas

Maurice Phillip, who has been read
ing law with bis brother Ben In st.
Joseph, has returned to Mexico with
the expectation of remaining. Maui
rice is a bright young man and the
LEDGER is glad to have him remain
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Prof. W. B. Torreyson, of Ft. Smith,
Ark, is in Mexico to spend the holi-
days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Miss Dollie Hopkins, who teaches
school between Independence and
Kansas City, his home during the
HOLIDAYS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

George Belt, of Higginsville, was
the guest of G. A. Morris and family
yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

T. ]. Gibson & Co. shipped car of
dressed poultry to Chicago Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

The length of life may be increased
by Iessening its dangers. The majority
of people die from lung troubles.
These may be averted by promptly
using One Minute Cough Cure. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

To cure old sores, to heal an indoient
ulcer, or TO speedily cure piles, you
need simply apply DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve according to directions.
Its magic like action viii surpriss you.
For sale by Woodbridge 4 Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Shirt Factory.

Tandy Gentry has started a new en-
terprise in Mexico. He has tailor
made shirt establishment and il re-
ceiving more orders than he can han
die. The business employs Ave sew
ing girls, cutter and salesman.
Harry Luckie has secured the position
Of salesman and is enjoying a fine
huAiuess.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

At meeting held by the officers of
the Christian church Sunday T. j.
Kelso was ordained as elder and VIM.
vivion, VIM. Hape, L. R. Ferris and
A. j. Winscott were ordained dea-
cons
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

NJ. q. Christian, who has q position
with the Big Four railroad in Cincin-
natl, o., is in Mexico shaking hands
with his old friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Mr.. T. F. O'Donnell, well known
druggist of Parsons, Pa, In speaking
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, says: "Several
times In the last few years when suf-
fering with cramp or diarrhoea have
made a personal test OF the value OF
this remedy. The effect in each in
stance was almost immediate relief"
For sale by q. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

HANNA's announcement that only
1900 Ohio Republicans had apphed
to Mckinley for Office will douotiesS
result in spurring up the laggards'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Tom J. Rodhouse is home from Co
lumbia, where he is taking a course
in civil engineering. He graduates
this year. Mr.. Rodhouse carried off
the Rollins scholarship prize last year.
G. W. Robertson, the hardware man,
is presenting his customers with neat
and handsome calendar. On the cal
endar is a splendid picture of Mr..
Robertson. The work is neatly exc
cuted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Rev. j. w. Young, colored, drew the
doll given away by the Famous. There
were 1891 buttons in the jar and Mr..
Young guessed 1897. A Mexico lady
guessed 2,39717.
Thursday night, Dec. "a, the Mexico
Male Quartette, composed of w. FL.
Oliver, o. Rouse, W. A. and o. W.
Harding, sang for an entertainment
held at Carter school house.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31
Miss Maddox Won the stove.

Miss Madge Maddox, who lives on
West Monroe street, was the winner
Of the toy range given away by Potts
& Hord. The prize was offered to othe
person who would make the most
words out of the letters in "Buck's
Stoves" Miss Maddox submitted lo3
correct words. Several others SUBJ
mitted more words, but some were
found which did not compare with
rules governing the contest.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-12-31

Miss Della Tully has been quite sick
with tonsilitis.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
NORTH CAROLINA
ELIZABETH CITY.

elizabeth City. N. c.. Aug. 2S.-tspec
ford. 80
;. Miss Kate Wood. of Edenton, is Wis
Ting relatives here.
In Hartford.
Mr.. X. j. Mitchell and H. l.. Green
ieaf. have returned with their families
from Mays Head
-, MIR. Leslie Winder. who has been quite
Ill, Is now much better
MT OTTO Camberge, of Baltimore, Is
visiting Mr. f. II. ziegler, on Dillingham;
Mr. Jay Scott is off i a short visit TO
New York, and Niagara Falls.
Rev. Dr. c. S. Blackwell. pastor of the
Baptist church in this place. who has
neen quite Ill in Norfolk. is now much
betosr. and is expected here to-mor-
row.
AT the Republican Senatorial con-
vuihton held here yesterday, Joshua
Whitehead, OF Pcrqulmmons county, for
the State Senate.
The steamer Newberne will discontinue
her trip to Mays Head on September
]! The hotel will remain open until the
18th
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Nnvy-JRrd Notes.

In our issue yesterday mention was
made OF the decrease that had been
made in the force. and stated that fur
Their reduction would follow.
+ Yesterday Admiral Brown stated TO
the representative of the Virginian that
never since he first came 10 this yard
had he seen it so bare of ships. There
is not thing lying at the wharves,
and, said he, worse than that, l do not
know when there Will be any.
In answer 10 question from us about
the rumor that there would be con-
sidera BILE more sent here by October,
he said that he knew of nothing tina
was expected. and that the outlook
was bad. There was nothing to be done,
except on the new tug. and for the
boat builders. He regretted very much
to say so. but larger reductions would
have 10 be made by the first. Men
could not be kept when there was no
work for them 10 do.
He further said that owing TO the
dizziness he would leave yesterday after
noon for Buffalo l.ithia Springs to join
his family, but would return Monday
night 1t IS distressing 10 have 10 look
at matters as they are. bu; unless some
thing unexpected is sent here to work
on, the yard will present a holiday APP
pearance.
Another reduction was made las,
night
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Robbed While Asleep.

j. c. Gordon arrived here from South
Mills. N.YG. with his market cart and
Thursday night put up at Parkers cart
house. About 8 o'clock Gorden and a
companion. who had two silver watches,
ietired to their cart to sleep. the friend
giving Gordon his watch to keep until
morning. During the night a thief en-
tered the place and detaching the watch
from the chain on Gorden's person. walk
d Off without arousing the sleeper. Ben
Trafton. the friend of Gordon. also had
q watch and was in the same cart. but
his was not molested. A negro named
Long Jurup. was arrested last night
while trying TO sell the watch
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Imposing on County People.

Country men. who come to market are
being imposed upon very much lately
by scheming negroes. The scheme they
work Is for one negro 10 visit the market,
tell countryman he has been sent by
some storekeeper 10 purchase some
chickens for him and if he Will so with
him he will show him where TO so. He
then starts across the trestle work where
he Is met by some more negroes who
try to rob him. Yesterday a Mr. Lad
en- was made n victim of one of these
men. The negro started across the tres
tie and Mr.. Laden followed. and another
negro attempted TO rob him, but he
pulled out a knife and bafied them.
There should be some way of breaking
this up
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-29
Pinncr.s Point Land Company

The above named company has elect
cd the following officers: H L. May
nard. president: Alex. Butt, vice-presi-
dent: John l.. Watson. secretary and
treasurer: T. ]. Wool. attorney
AL the stock has been subscribed and
the property belonging 20 Mr.. ]. w. Cot
ton On Primers Point. will be purchas ed
and be laid off into lots. This property
adjoins the different railroads termina :
Ing at this point. 1t also adjoins the
property OF the Portsmouth and River
and Water Front property.
market