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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
A Patient Sufferer Gone.

&t4SA SSASs
MEXICO, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Died in this
city August %, w. T. Surber, aged 81
years. Long and patiently had he
fingered on his bed of affiiction COM
batting with that deceptive disease,
which has never conquered hope of
recovery until its victim reaches the
border line where life and death be-
gins. He died at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. John Campbell, whose faith
fui love and watching with him. made
the last few months of his life as
pleasant and happy as the tender love
of a Christian sister could make it.
She did not watch alone. Mr.. Surber
was an unmarried man and loves
sweet dream has for years pictured to
him q happy home with one who had
promised to be his wife. With all the
modesty and purity of true love which
only a true lady whose heart and hand
had long been given to the frail but
manly victim of that dread disease,
she was where honor, love and all
tnat MAKES woman an angel or mercy,
and where her sacred VOWS entitled
her to beat his bedside, and when
death broke the secret bond of their
future marriage she tenderly and
prayerfully held his hand as his feet
touched the cold waters of that dark
and dreaded river. Mr.. Surber was
an honorable man and leaves behind
him a name untarnished by ~treachery
and unmarried by a single unkind OIL
unmanly act and was honored and re-
spected by all who knew him. May
we hope that on the other bright shore
he will meet again the loved ones left
to mour his unfinished life.
A FRIEND:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
PUBLIC SALE!

Having rented my farm and decid-
ed to move to Mexico, / will sell, at
public sale, on said farm, 9 miles
south of Mexico, 5 miles north of Aux
vase, and III miles from Doan Sta
ton and also the came distance from
Bryan Station, on
Wednesday, September 8, 1896,
the following described property, to-
wit:
One harness mare z years old by st.
valentine, 2:164; 1 combined mare z
years old by Aaron Pennington; 1 har-
ness mare z years old; 1 combined
5 years old by Artist; l roam
mare 5 years old, extra saddle and
harness; l black mare 5 years old,
saddle and harness, family broke; 1
bay a 3 years old, saddle and har-
ness; l gelding A years old by Primo
ton, q sure trotter; / gelding by Light
Hall, 2:254, 4 years old, 16 hands high
and quite a prospect for q trotter; 1
gelding 8 years old by Light Hall, first
dam Billie Bismarck by Victor Won
Bismarck by Hambletonian 10; /
brown filley 2years old by Light Hail,
hrst dam by Star Wilkes, second dam
White Line; 1 dun filley by Light
Hall, first dam Willie Shaker by st.
valentine, 2:1e1; 1 pair carriage
mares 2 years old, well matched and
10 hands high and ear trot 800 min
utes or better to pole; 1 bay gelding Q
years Old, f1fteen three and a first
class gentleman's roadster; 1 bay
gelding B years old, 16 hands high and
a fancy roadster; can pull buggy in
40 or better; / roam mare by LEW
second dam Thoroughbred. with
colt by side nv Tiohf Hal. th,.~.o-oi
has shown better than 3 minutes: /
bay lilly 1year old and a perfect |
beauty by Light Hail, first dam Billie
bismarck; l bay gelding 1 year old by |
Light Hall, dam Silver Rose by Lew
ellyn; l bay mare 1 year old by Light
hall, f1rst dam by st. Valentine, 2;l6L: |
sorrel mare 1 year old, natural sad.
der; l family mare 10 years old. safe
Tor small children; Light Hail. 2:25sI.
by vatican, first dam Nell by Esteleric
SIXTY head 2 and 3 year old steers:
% head yearling; s head extra good
mix cows; 1 extra good springer; 9
good Jersey cows; 100 head sheen: al
!'eariing heifers; 2 thoroughbred year
ing heifers; / 2-year-oId thorough-
bull; l binder, / hay stacker a
mowers, 1 feed wagon, 1 road wagon.
buggy and harness single and dom,
ne, disc c~ultivator, 2 brakinp plows:
'4o acres grass will be rented day OF
TERMS OF SALE.-Time given until
'anuary 1, 1897, without interest. III
lot paid on Or before January 1st
Iotes to bear 8 per cent. interest from
a,e; q. 8. MADDOX.
j. i. JOHNSON, Auctioneer. |,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
quish his Office to his g on the
1st of September.

quish his Office to his on the
1st of September.
THE NEW SECRETARY.
David Rowland Francis was born in
Richmond, Madison County, KY,
October 1, 1850, coming to st. Louis in
1866. He entered Washington Uni
versity, graduating in 1870, with the
degree of B. A. He entered the en-
ploy or a commission bouee, remain
ing with it until 1877, when he engag-
ed in business for himself, and in 1884
established the ID. r. Francis & Bro.
Commission Company. In 1884
he was elected president of the
Merchants Exchange. The same
gate to the National Demo-
cratic Convention and earnestly ad-
vocated the nomination of Grover
Cleveland for the presidency. In
March, 1885, after the Democratic city
convention had taken 1874 ballots for
the mayoralty nomination, he was
sprung as a dark horse and was nomi-
mated on the one hundred and eighty
fifth ballot. -Four years previous the
Republicans had carried the city by a
majority of $4,000. Mr.. Francis, how
ever, introduced young men into pol
itics and made a bitter fight. He was
elected by a majority of 1,400. His
administration was q credit to the
city, as it was conducted on strict bus
mess principles.
A warm, personal friendship having
sprung up between Mayor Francis and
President Cleveland, the latter was
prevailed upon in 1887 to visit st.
Louis during the fall festivities. He
was the guest of Mayor Francis in his
elegant mansion in Vandeventer
place. The President was entertained
in regal style, and the friendship ex-
isting between the distinguished men
was made more fast.
In 1855 Mayor Francis was elected
Governor of Missouri, serving his
State well and faithfully. At the ex-
piration of his term he again took up
his abode in st. Louis and engaged in
active business. A short time ago he
was appointed receiver of the United |
Elevator Company, and he has been
trying to reorganize that vast prop
erty. A telegram from the President
called him East last week, thus delay
ing his cherished plans here. He is
now in the East, but is expectedhome
to-day or Tomorrow, |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Francis Succeeds Smith.
THE EX-MISSOURI GOVERNOR
TAKES THE PLACE OF HoKE
SMITH IN THE CABINET.
President Cleveland Announced the
Appointment of MI. Francis to
Be Secretary of the Interior
from Gray Gables.

WASHINGTON, August 24.-At a late
hour tonight a bulletin from Gray
Gables announced the selection of
Ex-Governor David r. Francis, of
Missouri, for the vacant Secretary
ship of the Interior by President
Cleveland.
1t has been current gossip since Sat-
urday, when the Governor called on
Secretary Carlisle, that he would re-
ceive the appointment and so the
news here was not received with any
great amount of surprise.
Secretary Smith, who recently re-
signed, will retire from the Interior
Department next Saturday.
The belief is general here that when
Ex-Governor Francis was here on
Saturday, Secretary Carlisle, on be-
half of the President, rendered to him
the vacant portfolio. Secretary Car
Isle will make no statement about
the matter, neither affirming nor de-
nying any of the reports. There are
a number of incidents, however, that
have transpired which, when knit to-
gether, make it reasonably certain
that Governor Francis will accept the
portfolio of the Interior.
Governor Francis came to the city
quietly and departed in the same way.
1t is no secret, of course, that the
President has a very high regard for
the Ex-Governor. Mr.. Cleveland re-
CARDS Governor Francis as a man of
first-class ability, of high personal
character, thoro ughly capable of dis
charging any duty under the Govern
ment.
1t is true, of course, that Governor
Francis is not a lawyer by profession,
and the Secretaryship of the Interior,
since its establishment in 1s49, has
been held by a lawyer, with a single
exception. Zach Chandler, of Michi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
A GOLDITE
In Missouri 1t Is the Scalp of Lon v.
Stephens-What They Will Do.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August 22.-The Re-
public prints this story this morning:
Zone of the most interesting rumors
that found its way to the Democratic
State headquarters yesterday came
from the headquarters of the gold
standard Democrats over in the Rialto
building. 1t was that the gold stand
ard men who r engineering the
State Convention, to be held in st.
Louis next Wednesday, have about
determined to nominate only one
candidate for a State Office and in
dorse all the other nominees on the
regular Democratic ticket. This ex-
ception is made against Mr.. Stephens.
Occupied with the rumor came an
other, equally as well authenticated,
to the effect that the goldites, having
frat offered their gubernatorial NOM
nation to J. Med. Tr1mble, of Kansas
City, and then to General 10 Shelby,
each of whom refused it in turn, have
finally settled on F. W. Lehman to
lead their fight. Mr.. Lehman, it is
said, is in such a position that he can
not refuse the nomination, even
though its acceptance, with the hard
campaigning its involves, does mean
a big personal sacrifice on his part.
"The gold standard Democrats
ticket, with only one gold standard
man on it, would be somewhat an
omalous one and at variance with the
avowed purpose of it's projectors, I'M |
less they think that in pursuing this
course they would be better assured
of securing a Democratic caption for |
their ticket and at the same time of
DETECTING mor votes to Mckinley |
than they could otherwise do. By |
placing upon their ticket the names
of all the regular Democratic nomi-
nees except that of Mr.. Stephens
they will appear to be more DESTROYS
of comprising his defeat than Bryan's. |
Secretary w. W. Reedy, of the
Democratic ProvisionalCom-
mittee, tacitly admitted that the ru-
mors outlined above were substan-
TALLY correct.
"The rumors created not the slight
est CONSERVATION at the headquarters
of the Democratic State Committee.
the contrary, their purport was
rather gratifying, as thus expressed
by one of the officials. Il hope the
gold men will nominate a candidate
Governor, as then they will not
vote for Lewis. Otherwise they might
hurt our ticket a little, because with
out a candidate of their own they
would vote for the Republican guber-
nominal |
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Administrators Notice..

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate OF
G.. l.. Mcintosh, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, bearing date August q, 1895.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
tor within one year after date OF grant
ing letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit OF such estate. and
II scuh claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they will be
forever barred.
LLOYD MCINTOSH,
22-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
In the Circuit Court of Audrain Co..
ty, Missouri.

By virtue and authority Of a a..
and order of sale made by tbs ~
Court in the above entitled canss q
OF q certified copy thereof, dated i nc
=, 1895, | will on Monday, SeptemS.y
III IL $50 between the hours of so'clocf
afternoon of that day, at tina 49,
door of the Court House, in tha rssa
OF Mexico, in Audrain County NJ
souri,, sell at public vendue. H ~
highest bidder, the following descrsSs
ca reai estate, viz: 80 feet on the ess
side OF lot No. 2, block IS of the ors.s.
nal town of Mexico, and fronts "a ~
on East Monroe street and rnns 49,
northwardly one hundred and forsl
teen feet to an alley and lies betwssr
the isW office of Geo. Robertson and
the old Baptist Church.
Terms OF sale as follows, Wig; ca.h
j. N. STEPHENS,
2z-tos. Sheri6s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
A GOLD DOLLAR

Has no greater purchasing power
than a silver dollar when it is invested
in PRIcKLY ASH BTTTERs, the cele-
brated system tonic. Occasional
doses of this remedy will insure a good
appetite, comfortable digestion, sound
refreshing sleep, vigor of body and
brain, healthy liver and bowels and
activity in the kidneys.
For disease in the latter organs It's
curative power is a marvel to the
medical profession. Sold by Chas. A.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

THE 81. Louis Republic, speaking Of
the question of fusion in Missouri
says:
There ia a misunderstanding in some
quarters about the nature OF the reso-
luton adopted by the Democratic
State Convention just before ad-
journment comforting power or the
State Central Committee. During the
evening J. w. Farris, OF Lebanon, Of
fered a resolution empowering the
committee to all vacancies and per-
form other functions when necessary.
The resolution was not acted upon at
the time, and, In fact, did not come up
until q short time before adjournment,
when a large number OF delegates had
left the hall. The wording of the lat
ter part OF the resolution seemed
somewhat mysterious, and was OBJ
jected to. Some delegate suggested
that II be cut in two and the first half
adopted. Mr.. Farris said he had no
objection, and, accordingly, the reso-
luton, as adopted, gives the commit
tee but the customary power of filing
vacancies.
Come newspapers printed the origi-
- qrssolution, which had been dis
suuesd among the reporters early in
- evening, and, hence the belief in
some quarters that the committee has
power to az up q trade with the Pop
nlists. ri would be q hard matter to
90 interpret the original resolution,
md Il Il not likely that anything of the
kInd wa intended BY MI. Farris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Rupture Cured-No Pay Until Cured.
DOCTOR GILLESPY
THE SPECIALIST.
Will Be at the Windsor Hotel,
MONDAY, AUGUST 81,

And will remain until Saturday, September 5th, for the
purpose of treating Rupture, Piles, Hydrocele, Varcocele,
etc. No pam, no knife, no 6Aooa, no detention from 6ast-
ness. This treatment contains more curative virtues than all
other treatments combined. Patients are cured so easily,
quickly and safely that they scarcely realize it.
One or two treatments is usually sufficient to cure the
worst cases. QMirk cures, safe treatment, no pain. No de-
feRhon from business IS cur motto. Remember that we cure in
one-half the time and with one-half the treatment and expense
required by others, and do not charge you a cent until you are
cHzea. Consultation and examination free.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

You car carry the little vial of DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets right in the
vest pocket and it will not make even
a little lump. They u constipation.
One "Pellet" is a laxative; two a mild
cathartic. One taken after dinner
will stimulate digestive action and
palliate the effects of over-eating.
They act with gentle efficiency on
stomach, liver and bowels. They
don't do the work themselves. They
simply simulate the natural action of
the organs themselves. That is where
they differ from other pills. That is
what makes them better than all other
pills. You don't become a slave to
their use as with other pills, because
their help lasts. Once used, they are
always in favor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Clark County
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
FAIR!
KAHOKA, MO-,
September 1, 2, 3 and 4, 1896,
SPEED PROGRAMME.
JOSEPH VHHDoLHH, Sse'y.,
kahoka, rIissouri.

Mrs. Redman Galloway and her two
daughters, Kate and SibyL, and Master
Ralph and Mira. A. 8. Stone returned
from Blackburn yesterday, where
they attended q family reunion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
For Sale or Trade.

800 acres of fine rolling prairie land
all under fence and still growing the
finest of prairie hay. Situated ~
miles from Nevada City, Vernon
County, Mo. This tract of land can
be divided so as to make two desirable
farms. Will sell all or part, or trade
for land in Audrain. Also forty acres
of timber joining. Apply to or ad-
dress W. T. ELLIS,
22-4t-d1t Wellsville, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

Having secured the services of Sam
Sleet with his saw mill l am prepared
to furnish hard lumber for bridges,
barns or any other purpose. Terms
reasonable. Leave your orders with
Sleet or myself. The mill is on
what is known as the T. r. CANT farm.
hree-quarters of a mile south of CANT
Post Office. o. w. SMITH, Propr.,
Cant, Audrain County, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

Col. Dryden's daughters have been
t~elegraphed for and will arrive from
Michigan in the morning. The fu-
neral will be held at the late residence,
1912 Delmar avenue, at 2:30 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

The colored citizens of Mexico have
organized a Mckinley and Hobart
Club, with B. L. Douglass temporary
chairman. After enrolment and other
routine business vas transacted J. o.
White was made permanent chairman
and /. L. Cooper secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
A SPLENDID OFFER
To Each of My Customers.

AS soon as your cash purchases have
amounted to $40 / will have made for
you, ABSOLUTELY FREE, a splendid
portrait of yourself or a friend 16x20
inches. This is nc cheap John pic
ture, but first-class werk in every
particular. In order that each pic
ture may be nicely framed, / have
bought a handsome line of frames
which I will furnish at cost. Call and
see sample work and get your ticket.
d3t-w1t P. W. HARDING.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

Jessie Harrison, the two and a half
year old son of Andy Harrison, fell
from a second story window of Earl
Cunningham's residence, just north
east of Mexico, Sunday afternoon.
The little fellow fell about 16 feet, but
the LEDGER is glad to know that he
was not seriously injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

THE MEXICO LEDGER joins other
friends in wishing Miss Alma Kelley
abundant success in her chosen pro-
fession. There is always room on the
stage for talent, and we predict that
Miss Kelley will be cordially received
throughout the entire season. She
has talent and application should win
for her an enYiable reputation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

QUITE a number of suits have been
brought to collect city taxes, and Col
lector w. II. Wallace is arranging to
bring forty or fifty more. The taxes
are due the city and must be paid. If
you owe city taxes you can save costs
by paving at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testam antary upon the estate of Jas.
n. Shell, deceased, with will annexed,
bearing date of July 8, 1896, have been
granted to the undersigned by the
Probate Court of Audrain County,
Missouri.
All persons having claims against
estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same for allowance within
n year from the date of said letters,
ano IL moi presented within two years
said date they will be forever
barred. j. r. SHELL,
Zo-4t Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

THE St. Louis Republic says: "a
poll of the prisoners in the federal
jail at Fort Smith gives Mckinley 176,
Bryan A. A depressing fact is that
many of McKinley's supporters will
be hanged before election day."
Now let us have a poll of the Mis-
souri, penitentiary. The proportion
would be at least 3 to 1 in favor of
Mckinley.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

W.. BoTTs, Vice-President of the
Mexico Fair Association, is acting
as Pesident during the absence of
Col. Cook in st. Louis. Mr.. Bolts is
one of the standbys of the Mexico
Fair and understands the management
in Gil of its details. His management
is giving entire satisfaction, not only
to the horsemen, but to the public
generally.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has appoint
ed Ex-Governor d. r. Francis, of Mis-
souri,, Secretary of the Interior, vice
Hoke Smith, resigned. Ex-Governor
Francis is peculiarly adapted to this
most important position. He is one of
the most successful business men in the
United States and by close application
has made for himself a national repu-
tation as a statesman and a nan of
affairs. Governor Frances would
have been appointed in President
Cleveland's cabinet at first if it had
not been for the bitter protests of a
few sore heads, maloontents and mis-
chief making politicians who were
jealous OF his preferment and could
not use him. The LEDGER predicts
for Governor Francis a most
full administration. The business of
the department will be conducted in
an able and business like manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

PRESIDENT r. H.. JESSE, of the Uni
versity, has just written al excellent
article upon the growth of the State
University. 1t is IN able paper and
will be read with interest by all who
are interested in this institution. The
article was written for and published
in the Columbia (Mo.) HerGld, one Of
the brightest and most substantial
newspapers published in the United
States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Neties Of Rinal Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement OF the estate OF Il. b. Wor-
rel, deceased, will be made at tho
september term, 1896, OF the Probate
court OF Audrain County, Missouri,
70 be held at Mexico on the second
Monday in September, 1896.
X. ID. WORRELL,
td Administrator,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

MEssRs. GENTRY & WoREELL, man.
ayers OF the Opera House, have Sc
cured General Gordon for October
10th. These gentlemen are to be con-
graduated on securing for Mexico
this eminent lecturer, and business
and political organizations should see
that no other meeting is called to on
fiict with this date. General Gordon
should be greeted with standing room
onIy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
A Desirable Farm for Sale,

Consisting of 102 acres of good prairie
land, all under fence; 2 story z room
house, nearly new; all necessary out
buildings in good repair; good orchard,
all in bearing; 80 acres in cultivation,
20 acres in wood paoture; plenty of
water the year round; a chance to en-
large on all sides. Eight miles east of
Mexico, 3 miles south of Rush Hill,
u mile from school. Telephone line
running past farm. Will sell to the
righ- party on easy terms. Gall on
or address A. slime,
2tW Rush Hill, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

TRIM your lots in the cemetery.
Those which have not been looked
after appear very badly beside those
which are cared for. Keep the weeds
down and the grass green over the
graves of your dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

ALTHOUGH the farmers of Audrain
county are very busy they are giving
the Mexico Fair a cordial and liberal
patronage. Without their assistance
the fair could not succeed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Notice Of Final sst,Iemsn,

Notice Is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate OFF. w. Doug.
lass q Co. will be made at the Sep
TEMPER term, 1896, of the Probate
Court OF Audrain County, Missouri, 70
be held at Mexico on the second Mon
day in September, 1895.
J. T. WILLIAMS,
To frafor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

G. PTrTMAN SMITH, of Montgomery
County, and E. G. Kennen, of Au-
drain, are delegates from the Ninth
Congressional district to the National
Sound Money Convention at Indian
apOlis. Ind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

II you want a standard high grade
piano or organ get q "New Scale Kim
ball Piano. or an "Old Reliable KIM
BAN Organ from J. NJ. Burhop, Mex.
MO. 2tw-dlt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Notice of Final as,,ism.nt

<AhaA octlAetneut.
Notice Is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of G. J. Payne,
deceased, will be made at the Septem.
g term, 1896, of the Probate Court
Oh Andrain County, Missouri, TO be
neld In Mexico on the second Monday
In September, 1896.
J. II. CARTER,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

PAUL SHoUsE, one of Mexico's
brightest young men, has editorial
charge of the Mexico Tatelligencer
during Col. Cooks absence it st.
Louis as Chairman of the Democratic
State Central Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

There will be preaching at the
Prairie View Presbyterian Church by
the pastor, Rev. L. F. Linn, next.Sun-
day august 30) at eleven O'Clock a m
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
Notice Of Final so,,Iam.n.

Notice OF Final Settlement.
Notice is hereby given that final set
tiement of the estate of Robert Allen,
deceased, will be made at the Septem-
e term, 1895, of the Probate Court
OF Audrain County, Missouri, to b.
neid at Mexico on the second MONDAY
in September, 1896.
N. s.. JOHNSTON,
vi Administrator.