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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
IN sOUrHINGT0N.
New Baseball League-other Notes.

New Baseball League-Other Notes.
 May TIA baseball league to be composed of Plainville, Unionville, Col linsville and New Hartford is being or ganized by Clint Cowles of Plainville He has arranged with the managers of the other teams and the first game of the season will be played on Decora- ton day. The Plainvilles have secured Lamson and Connors of New Britain Peck and Yale of Bristol and Began and McNutt of this town. The remain der of the team will be filled with local talent. The opening game will be play ed in Plainville.
 Miss Mary J. Nagle of South End died from pulmonary trouble. She will be buried from St Thomas Roman Catholic church Monday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
INTERsCHoLAsTIC BALL.
Again Beat the Hopkins
 TeA1n 2r tO 13

Bridgeports Again Beat the Hopkins
 Team, 27 to 13. Bridgeport, May 1.-The high school hgain worsted Hopkins Grammar bchool at Yale field yesterday morning, the score at the end of the game be- Ing 27 to IS. Hopkins showed an im- brovement in batting over their last game, but their fielding was, if any thing, even looser than at that time, Bronson, Hopkins captain, played a fne all-around game.
 Next Wednesday afternoon Hillhouse |Eill come to this city and play at Avon bark. Bridgeport still stands a fine |hance for the pennant, having won bur games and lost none.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
Buried Yesterday.

Giovanni Petrelli was buried yester- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late residence, 2S Rose street. The re- mains were taken to St. Michaers church on Wooster street. escorted by the members of the Garibaldi society. One hundred and seYenty-five members were in the line. headed by Nicolani's $ band. Andrae Larillio was marshal The interment was in St. Bernard cem- etery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
House of III Fame RnId.

A raid was made on house of ill fame at s5S Chapel street last evening about ,O;SO o'clock. The proprietor, who gave her name as Augusta Fogar- ty, three men and one woman, were arrested, The alleged keeper was the only one of the party kept in custody
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
MT. Mix Win Visit Them.

The members of Golden Hill lodge, A. o. U, w., of Bridgeport, expect to have a good time this evening. Their district deputy E. F. Mix of New Ha- ven, will be present, also several other brothers from out of town. This lodge is growing steadily and is eight years old and the oldest of the order in that
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
TO BUILD 4 NEW BLOCK.
few Structures Contemplated by John E.
 HeaIy.

Healys
 John E. Healy has purchased the Jock at 741 and 743 State street and Eill soon remove it to the rear of the bt and erect on it's present site a fine lew business block The old building now occupied as tenement and its |emoval will be done so as not to dis |urb the tenants. The lot has a front |ge of forty-eight feet on State street Ind is 150 feet deep.
 The new building to be erected will |onsist of three flats and two stores, |hch store to have twenty feet front fr. Healy will also soon erect six new Fxo-family houses on Grafton street, b Fair Haven. near Ferry street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-05-18
New York Cotton Exchange.
NEW HAVEN LOCAL oUoTArIo s,

furnished daily by KIMBERLY, Roor S DAY Bankers andBrokers. l33 oraugestreet.
 BANK STOCKS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

visiting friends near CAN'T last Sun
day.
Mr. Bill Owens and wife were visit
ing at her fathers, Mr.. Roland's, near
Centralia.
Miss Matilda James has returned
home from delightful visit to friends
near Youngers.
Mr.. Bill Owens is having another
seat made for his spring wagon. He
says two are not enough, and he is GO
ing to put on three.
Mr.. Bill Parks went to St. Louis Sat-
urday on the grand excursion.
MIR. John Brown and Miss Kate
James were married at the residence
of Rev. Cunningham on April 4th.
They are both of Audrain county. Mr..
Brown and wife win start for Texas
next week. May they live long and
enjoy all the pleasures of this world,
is the prayer of their friends.
Mr.. John Shea was visiting Mt Mr..
Jim Chatman's last Sunday evening.
Mr.. chatham and Mr.. Stricklin en-
loyed fine fox hunt last Saturday
night,
Mr.. Sricklin and Prof. George Z.
Hin have rented twenty-five acres OF
corn ground from Bill Owens ut s26
an acre.
Sunday school at New Hope every
| Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
Preaching at Skull Lick church
every second Sunday by Rev. Baker,
of Moberly.
Mr.. Ped Greer and wife spent sun
day with Prof. Hill and wife, near
| Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
LADDoNIA ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger,
LADDoNfA, April I4.-Miss Edna
Grigsby returned last week from kan
sas City, where she has been taking q
course in commercial college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r. Locke spent
Saturday and Sunday in Mexico.
Mrs. f. V. Wilder Is spending a
week in Montgomery City.
The primary passed of very quietly
here but all the candidates were not
nominated by fully two thirds, which
shows there are more people willing
to serve the public than are wanted at
present.
Miss Birdie Pierce, who has been
spending a month in Kansas City, has
returned home.
The Epworth reading circle met
with Mrs. John Beal last Friday night,
it being the birthday of Mrs. Beal.
Refreshments were served and all
passed an enjoyable time.
NE Mitchell gave a good lecture on
the whiskey traffic last Sunday night
at the Baptist Church.
Elder Coggins has just returned
from meeting he has been engaged
in. He assisted his two brothers, who
had been holding the meeting several
weeks.
Many people from Farber and vi
cinity were here trading to-day.
Next week one of Laddonia's
brightest and best young ladies will
be married.
Miss Ida Spencer has the largest
and best selected stock of millinery
ever brought to Laddonia, which she Il
selling as low as the lowest. You will
save money by trading with her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. r. l.. Morris is the guest of rel
atives in Mexico.
Mrs. Fred Burwell and sons visited
relatives in Wellsville several days
last week.
Miss Clara Castleman is spending
few days in town.
There is a great deal of sickness in
this vicinity at present.
Mr.. McGinnis, who recently pur-
chased Frank SorrelPs blacksmith
shop, has also purchased the property
owned by C. D. Williams and has
moved his family here to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Smith, OF near
Laddonia, visited the latter's mother,
Mrs. Rodgers, Sunday.
j. G. Coil went to Mexico Friday.
Geo. Burwell went to Mexico last
Sunday to see his fbest girl.''
| Mrs. Bud Pollard will move tc
| Wellsville this week, where she has
bought property.
| Elder ]. G. Hardy, formerly pastor
of the Baptist church here, who has
been travelling in the South for sever
al weeks, stopped off here last Sunday
to visit few days among his many
friends. From here he will go to Ben
ton for a few days before he returns
to his home in the city.
Elder Kinsey preached at the M, E.
church Sunday night.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
MARTINsBURG, April 15.-Charles
Chrisman left last Wednesday for st.
Louis.
Applicants for our public school are
rolling in thick and fast.
Our elections of school and town
boards was rather interesting last
| Tuesday, made more 80 on account of
the necessity of having to hold an
other election in 10 days to elect the
town board over.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. King and little
daughter, of Fulton, came down Sat
urday to visit relatives. They will
return Monday.
Mrs. Flave Vandeventer is quite
sick. Also Mrs. Nick Kent.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Morris spent
Sunday in Mexico.
Boulware Taylor sold his fine horse,
Le Grande, to Jack Hamilton, of near
Bachelor.
Mrs. Gibbons, of Livingston County,
is the guest OF her cousin, F. b. 1ay-
lor.
Robt Wilson, of Montgomery City,
visited his mother, Grandma Wilson,
near this place Friday and Saturday.
G. d. Williams, the Wabash agent,
sold his residence to Mr.. McGinan, oi
Venice. Mr.. McGinan bought the
FrankSorrel blacksmith shop and soor
takes possession. MIR. WILLIAMS will
build soon upon his vacant lot on the
east side.
s. V. Overbagh is not near so well
as pneumonia is now added to his al
ready feeble condition.
Old Uncle Johnny Romans and wife
are both in very precarious condi'
ton of health.
, Charles Chapman, our road boss
is working full force on the streets
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, April 15.--Another good
rain Sunday morning.
X. s. Mcdowell Is attending vocal
class at present, conducted at Maple
Grove.
At the annual school meeting at
Gatewood, Jno. Mcdowell was re-
Householder was reelected also.
The entertainment at Dudley last
Friday night was good. The enis-e
programme was very interesting, and
especially the music recitals deserve
much comment,
John Gatewood was the delegate to
County Convention from Gatewood.
None OF the Wilson Township men
had walk k-over at the primary.
Jno. p. Harrison was in Galloway a
few days last week.
Miss Olive Canterbury visited rela-
tives in this vicinity last week.
Mr.. 4. B. Luebke sold several shoats
TO James A. Lewis last week at &C;
also yearling heifer.
The delegate from Naylor to the
County Convention was John Wins;
from Fox, &. l.. Bruce.
The Literary and Debating Society
at Fox School House kIaturday night
was, as usual, good. A large crowd
was present. II viii meet again Sat
nrday night, April IL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
WORCESTER ITEMS.

CoyTsspundsDrs u the Ledger.
WoRcEsTER, April 14.-At the
school election Tuesday an 8 months
term was decided on. T. NJ. Miller
was elected director 10 fulfill J. M.
Azdell's place. John Smith withdrew
and Jim billiard was appointed TO ffli
his place.
Preaching at Littleby Baptist Church
Sunday by the pastor.
Miss Gina Azdell returned home
Friday from a pleasant visit TO friends
in Mexico.
A. f. Schersr bought q bunch OF
hogs from ]. Fl. aiorthiand for $500.
Born, to u. p. Morthland and wife,
q girl.
Byron Iiarns visited relatives in st.
Louis the last OF the week
Mrs. DIR. Cornstt and children VS.
tied Mrs. cornett's parents In MEXICO
| recently.
A large acreage OF corn 10 going to
be planted Ia this locality this season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL,April 14.-Rev Heading
ton ,filledhis appointment here Sunday
and will also preach on the second
Sunday in next month.
De Elder was reelected az school
director of this district.
All the members of the village
board were re- elected excepting w.
T. Kendall. Mr.. Fred Feutz was
elected in his place.
Quite a number visited the city Sun
day from this point.
Dat sowing is a thing OF the palt and
some have planted corn.
Mr.. Garrard, of Columbia, visited
his son, Robert, Sunday on the Col
lier farm, east of town.
J. P. Harper is building a dwelling
for ClinDudgeon near Wesley Chapel.
Wallace Rodgers visited relatives
in Boone County last week.
IL is too bad we cannot all have
our choice of the county officers
elected, We are grateful for those
elected and cry for those who were
defeated. We know they have aiI
enjoyed a high up time all together
going over the beautiful prairies 70
Audrain County, which would be
enough to make n man happy II he
was not even fortunate enough to be
champion. Some will continue their
smiles and handshaking for a while
yet, while others will disappear to SEQ
IL their tools are in shape for work.
Hurrah for Audrafn. She has 3,244
Democrats, besides a few Populists
and some Republicans.
J. b. Harper has started his huck-
ster wagon this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
True Democracy.

Judge s. E. Kendall, of Vandalia,
was in the city to-day. The Judge is
a free silver Democrat, but says that
no matter what the State and national
conventions do, every man who claims
to be a Democrat should work for the
good of the party, regardless of per-
sonal strife or conflicting views on
the financial question. The Judge
strikes the nail on the head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
County News.
MARTTNSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Mo-, April 15.-The
farmers have finished sowing oats and
are busy preparing for corn planting.
Miss Linnie Rodgers. of Mexico,
came down last Saturday to visit her
sister, Mrs. billiard, south of town.
Miss Margaret Torreyson spent Sun
day at home.
Mrs. N. NJ. Friedman visited friends
in WelIsville Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
The New City Council.

Every inch of available floor space
in the City Hall was crowded Monday
night by persons attracted hither to
witness the proceedings of the out
going and incoming city government.
More than half the crowd were ap-
plicants for the various appointive
offices. Mayor-elect Johnson and all
the other officers to be sworn in were
present while the old Council was
winding up it's years business.
THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
At O'Clock City Clerk Gill admin
istered the oath of Office to Mayor
johnson, City Marshal Lane, City At
torney CAN'T, Police Judge Bass, Col
lector Wallace, Assessor Hill, Treas
urer J. R. Jesse, and Councilmen
Adams, Runkle, Settle and Board.
The hold over Councilmen are Myers,
Sannebeck, Mundy and Steppelman.
The retiring Councilmen were A. s..
Houston and Thos. J. Kelso.
Mr.. Myers was chosen President of
tuc SouhCli.
David G. owen was confirmed Street
Commissioner by unanimous vote.
Sexton of the Cemetery-No con-
firmation.
First Nightwatchman-No confirm
alton.
Second Nightwatchman - Fielding
Quisenberry.
Fire Chief-Jno. B. Graham.
City Warren B.. McIn-
tire.
City Physician-Dr Clarence Roth
well.
City weighmaster-S. R. Ramsey
The Mayor appointed the following
committees:
Streets and Alleys-Board, Same
beck and Adams.
Cemetery and Parks-Settle, MundI
and Steppelman.
Claims-Myers, Settle and Runkle
Finance -Sannebeck and Myers.
Water and Light - Runkle ant
Steppelman.
Printing-Adams and Mundy.
Board ofHealth-F Ward, Adams;
Second Ward, Mundy; Third Ward
Settle; Fourth Ward, Steppelman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

VIM. Cornett, of Martinsburg, Mo-,
Is nearly ninety years old and enjoys
tine health. Mr.. Cornett still takes
deep interest in politics and business
affairs. The LEDGER hopes that he
will still live to enjoy many years OF
good health in the community where
he is 50 highly esteemed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

John w. Faires, of West Lick
nelghborhood, is stopping with friends
and relatives in town. He will leave
next week for Washington and Ore
gon. He will go into business with
his uncle, Lucius Smith, at Roseburg,
Oregon. Johns many friends wish
him abundant success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

The Mexico Creamery has started
ont with good prospects. Mr.. Camp
bell la a first class buttermaker and
an all-round gentleman. He made
III pounds of first-class butter and
every pound made 80 far has been
sold direct from the factory at fancy
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

j. NJ. Weatherford, one OF the can
didates for Constable of Prairie Town
ship, has filed notice of contest. K
A. Hanger, his opponent, received
1862 votes and Weatherford 157.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

shireman Clothing Co. has contract
ed with the Daily and Weekly LEDGER
for a liberal amount of advertising
space for a year. This firm buys and
sells for cash and is a one price cloth
ing house. When you buy your spring
goods read the advertisement and call
and examine the stock. No trouble
to shau yonds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

E. q. FAIRIES and family, of Centraiia,
who have been visiting friends here,
left o-day for their home. They Will
move to Washington State in the near
future.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Miss Sophia Schaible, after an ex-
landed visit to her sister, Mrs. q. A..
Walker, and ether relatives i'll Gal
weston, Texas, has returned home to
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Keep good company and you shall
be of the number. Kerr's System
Renovator cures biliousnegs, debility,
malaria, etc. Sold by French & Gar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Richard Fry, son of w. w. Fry, q
prominent attorney of this city, now
In Colorado on business, while jump
ing Monday had had his knee
cap dislocated. His injuries, while
very painful, are not considered dan
6faPpna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
Not One.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, April 14.-Will you
decide dispute through your paper
as to the number of A. P. AS we
have in Audrain County.
READER.
None that / ever heard off, ED.
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
Richard Horne Appointed.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, April H.
Governor Stone to-day appointed
Richard C. Horne, of Marshall, to be
a member of the board of managers
of State Lunatic Asylum No. FOR the
term ending February 1, 1897, vice B.
L. Locke, resigned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

T.. -. Graham is home from Hot
Springs and his friends will be glad to
know that his health is much i'm
proved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Minor & Browning to-day traded
the residence of VIM. F.. Lee, near
Hardin College, to w. l.. Kent for GO
acres of land in Warren county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

DR.. A. G. Seiser and wife, nee Miss
Orr, of Chillicothe, arrived here thi'
afternoon. DIR. Seiser and Miss Orr
were married in Chillicothe at nine
O'Clock this morning, and the LEpaET
extends congratulations to them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
CONVENTION ECHOES.

Standing room was in demand.
Where was the water in the pitcher?
Young America was well represent
cd.
Every town in the county was well
represented.
Robert Freeman occupied seat on
the platform.
All the speakers were enthusiastic
ally applauded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

j. M. Marmaduke, Cashier Of the
Mexico Savings Bank, has been re-
appointed notary public. His COM
mission expires April 9, 1900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

s. J. Rosamond, son of W. n. Rosa
mond, of this city, who now resides il
Carrollton, Mo, took active part in
the pursuit of Geo. Taylor, immedi'
ately after the latter's escape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

now and we expect lots of good
driving here this summer.
Rev. Mr.. Kemsey held regular SER
vices at the M. f. Church, South
Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. Julia e. Lucas, of Thornburg,
Iowa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
A. Il. Daniel, Jr., of near Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. Hord ami daughter, Miss
Mabel, have gone to housekeeping in
the Hord residence, on South Clark
avenue. Col. Hord will return from
the south in few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Born, to D. q. KanaIlay and wife, Il
II pound daughter. Mr.. kanallay is
pumpman for the G.. x A. Railroad at
this place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Members of the Camping Club say
that there will be a camp this year,
and that it will be better than ever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

The Bank Inspectors were in Mex
leo Saturday and found the Mexico
banks solid, sound and all right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Charles ID. -Gerhart, a prominent
business man of st. Louis, and Mrs.
Julia Macfarlane, formerly Mrs. Harry
j, Pocock, were married last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Miss Jessie Faires and sister, of
Centralia, are the guests of their cous-
in, Miss Julia Corner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. j. W. Reed, of Butte City, Mon
tana, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Chi
ma RothweIl, and other relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. f.. s. Aubnchon, of Martins
burg, who has been the guest of rela-
tives here, left to-day for her home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
BENTON CITY ITEMS.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo-, April 15.-Farm-
ers are hustling in this vicinity, and
some will begin planting corn this
week.
Arbor Day was observed here by
Prof. Painter and the school by deco
rating the school grounds with shade
trees.
woodson shipped two car loads OF
hogs and one of sheep to st. Louis
Saturday night.
Miss Emma Coons has returned te
her home in Boone county.
Miss Susie Stevenson passed through
Benton Sunday, on her way home
from st. Louis, with party of excur-
sionists.
Prof. Herbert Painter recently Wis
tied Columbia and Sturgeon.
DIR. T. H. Diven went to Centralia
Monday.
On Wednesday, April $, little
daughter came to brighten the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell filled his appoint
ment at the Baptist church Sunday.
The Baptist Sunday school is pros
pering, with Mr.. J. T. Scott superin-
tendent and S. M. Silver assistant.
Miss Hettie Hawkins is secretary and
Robert Hawkins is corresponding sec
retary.
Mrs. Josh Bunton and daughter, of
Mexico, visited Mr.. Jacob Stumpf and
family Friday.
Miss Katie Mullins has returned to
st. Louis to have her eyes treated.
Miss Lena Sallee has been quite
poorly for several days.
The primary passed Off very quiet
ly. Many never voted at all.
Eddie Hilderbrand's hand is in
most critical condition, from running
rusty nail through it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Harry Gilbert, OF Osawatomie,
Kas., is the guest of s. NJ. Gilbert and
family, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
Dress MAKING Establishment

l have moved my dress making es-
tablishment to rooms over Victor
Bros. store, northwest corner of public
square. Satisfaction guaranteed.
dI2t W2t MRS. HILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

N. V. Ellis is in st. Louis, where he
will probably locate permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Lutte She earer is now i'll Chicago
where he will probably locate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

Mrs. Eskrdge is the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Marina
Iukp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
VOTE ON CONSTABLES.

VIM. o. Lakeland, formerly of Mexi-
co and well known to the readers of
the LEDGER, enclosing subscription
for the G. r. W., writes from Homo
lulu that the world is using him nicely
and that although he would like to get
back to Missouri to see his old friends
he will probably die on that beautiful
island. He cordially invites his Mexi-
co friends to come and see him and
stay as long as they want to.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16
HARRISON DISTRICT ITEMS.


Correspondence of the Ledger.
HARRISON DISTRICT, Mo-, April 15.-
All of our farmers are through sowing
oats and some crops are up and look
ing fine.
Mr.. John Riggs has twenty acres OF
corn planted.
Mr.. Sam Crockett was selected as
delegate from this district to go 10
Mexico.
Your correspondent is slightly dis
figured but still in the ring.
Messrs. James and Roland were
elected for judges of the election in
this district.
Mr.. ID. X. Stricklin and wife were
visiting friends near Rowena last Sun.
day.
Mrs. Davis, who has been visiting
friends in this vicinity, returned tc
her home in Centralia yesterday.
Mr.. Crock Harrison's little baby II
on the sick list.
Prof. George E. Hill and wife wers
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

There is to be a big circus here
within tho IL ext few months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

w. V. Roberts is out after severe
attack of pneumonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-16

John Arnold is homo from busi-
ness trip TO st. Louis.