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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.
A Pleasant and Profitable Meeting
With Long Branch Church on
July 10 and Is.

Audrain Baptist Sunday School con
vention met with the Long Branch
Baptist church July Is and 16. Rev.
w. B. Craig was elected chairman and
N. 8. Johnston secretary. The sub
jects, as previously published, were
| discussed with much interest. The
following were lessons from the SER
mon by Rev. E. s. Graham on Thurs
day al II O'Clock:
Text-Study to show thyseif ap-
proved unto God, a workman that
needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
| dividing the word of truth.-2. Tim. 2
Is.
Paul was facing death when he
wrote this, a veteran in service, but
with vigorous powers. He wrote not
for Timothy only, but for his ucces
ors. He vas inspired. No error in
these letters. An experienced preach
or, a chain on his wrist, fastened to a
Roman soldier, facing death, writes to
his son, Timothy, study, strive, agonize
to show yourself worthy of God. This
work is three-fold with God, himself,
and the people in view. The preacher
must study, the Sunday school teacher
must study. The Lords work is not
marketable. The president is not
hired. He is to obey the constitution
and see that others do SO, too. The
preacher is to comfort hearts, instruct
in ways of righteousness, and his work
should be such that he is in no respect
ashamed of his work for God. Like
Paul, "For me to live is Christ, to die
is gain"
Teacher, your work is immortal you
shall meet it again. l am to meet
every sermon I preach. We are not
to use untempered mortar. Living,
regenerated stones only are fitted foI
use in the heavenly mansion.
Study, that you may rightly divide
the word of truth. stFeed my sheep,
feed my lambs" not beat my sheep
and worry my lambs. "WiM grandma
go to heaven?" said a little girl. ayes,
my DEAR" said the mother. "Well,
don't want to go there them" she re-
piled, "I am afraid she will scoldme.
Teach first, nothing but the truth, and
second, nothing but the whole truth
Truth is the most offensive thing in
the world. Some make Christian
conscientiousness equal in authority
to the bible, others tradition, but this
is adding to the word of God. Metals
are tested, then stamped. Suspension
bridges was thus built. God called
Timothy to preach the gospel and in
structed what to preach. Teachers are
called to teach and told whatto teach
The providential calls to farm, fish
tent make, are different from a spirit
ual call to do spiritual work. The
preacher is not to be dictated to by
the pew, but he is the Lords servan'
and for Him must the work be done
We must teach his revealed will hi
obey his revealed commands, ant
may we so do this as not to be ashamed
/ at his coming.
!, The of Long Branch church
in anticipating every comfort for hel
guests has never been surpassed, ant
none who visit there on these occas
? ions but hope sometime to 60 again.
QErRETARv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Farms Wantnd

Do you wish to sell your farm? If
so, list it with 81. P. Warden. He sold
more farms last season than any real
estate firm in Audrain County. He
will sell still more the coming season
In spite of the hard times under "the
existing gold standard" He is ex-
pecting a lot of buyers about the mid
die of August. In case of sale he will
charge you a reasonable commission.
If no sale is made You are not out a
cent. Do you want it fairer2
A dandy good country store building,
general stock with one acre of land, in
good part of Audrain County to trade
for a farm.
Money to loan on good Audrain
farms. 1880 and over at 6 per cent;
less amounts 81 and z per cent.
Write or call on II. P. WARDEN,
Mexico, Mo.
np;oo ~onnoaita Riu0o Hotel. wilt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
r MOLIGo

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
NosTH MOLINE, July q. William
Science, wife and baby visited In
Mexico last Saturday and Sunday.
Benz. Ridgeway, wife and daughter,
Miss Mertie, from near Thompson
Station, were the guests Of relatives
in this community a few days last
week. Miss Fannie Edge accompan-
led them home for q two weeks visit.
George Crigler and Robert Hurd
each sold to Wade Wood a bunch oil
hogs at 3 cents per pound.
w. G. Dye recently purchased oil
Daniel Patterson a Jersey COW and
calf for So.
James Emmons, Of Mexico, wa
seen on The shady banks OF Young,
Creek last week with hook and llns
trying to persuade the iinny tribe "a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
BUSINESS PROPERTY SOLD.
W. II. French Buys Property on the
North Side of the Square Which
Will Be Substantially
Improved.

Mr.. w. I'll. French has bought the
two business houses on the north side
of the Public Square belonging to A.
F. Ryerson for about $4,000. These
store rooms r nicely located and will
most desirable business properties in
the city. Mr.. French owns a great
deal OF real estate in Mexico and finds
it a splendid investment. He takes
good care of his property and keeps
it in good repair, and for this reason
finds no trouble in securing desirable
renters. There is no better invest
ment than good real. estate in Mexico,
especially well located business prop
6rty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Voters. Take Notice.

The time has come when every
American citizen should be wide
awake, reading and thinking for him
self, that he may be able to cast his
ballot at the coming November cleo
ton with a degree of intelligence,
that he may at least hope of lettering
his condition in the future. Every
man, woman and child should be in
terested in this matter. You claim
money scarce and times hard. You
should therefore be equally interest
ed in the question of economy and
hence take advantage Of our summer
slaughter sale in every department,
consisting of dress goods, clothing,
tan shoes, all slippers, parasols, fans,
| shirt waists, straw hats, summer I'M
derwear, etc. We will positively eel
YOU these goods for less than whole
sale price and many things at hall
price to make room for our elegant
new fall stock. No trouble to show
them. We cordially invite you te
Iook. TURNER, JACKSON x GO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Missouri Crops.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, July 21.-The cur
rent number of the weekly crop bulle-
tin, issued by the Missouri Section,
Climate and Crop Service, Weather
Bureau, says:
The rains have been of great benefit
to the corn crop, which is now doing
finely in nearly all counties. Many
correspondents report that early corr
is now assured. In a few of the south
ern and western counties, however,
the crop was injured considerably by
the recent drouth. Pastures, gardens,
late potatoes and meadows have also
been greatly benefited by the rains.
In a few counties, principally in the
northern sections, hay and grain in the
fields have been damaged consider
ably, and In a few localities shocks
and stacks were blown down and scat
tered by high winds, but as a rule the
hay crop has been secured in excel
lent condition, and wheat and oats
were generally thrashed or stacked
before the rains came.
Thrashing returns continue to indi-
| cate a light yield and poor quality o.
oats, generally, though in some local
| tiles they afe turning out well. Fla1
is turning out well in some counties
| but in others is very light.
Cotton in the southeast is doing
finely.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Live Stock MARKET

ST. LOUIS, July 22.-The native cat
tie division had 90 cars in yesterday.
Prices ruled as follows: Steers from
1895 to s4.15, heifers s2.7B to 1926,
COWS $3.50, mixed cattle S2.5o.
HoGs-The top price, %. SIS, was for
pigs, and what we used te call fine
butcher hogs sold nearer 1928, and
strictly heavy weights packing hogs
were not wanted except at lower
prices. Pigs and lights sold at 1925
to s3.55, light hogs sold at $3.50 to
$3.50. Medium weights sold at ss.15
to s3.35, and heavies, $50 pounds up,
at 1910 to 1925. The bulk sold at
az OF 10 az AZ
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Gard of Thanks.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
MARTINsBURa, July 20.-It gives
me pleasure to express publicly my
appreciation of the kindly interest
shown and many favors and little acts
of kindness extended my dear wife,
by our neighbors and friends during
her long illness and that of our little
babe laid to rest a few weeks since.
Also to the young men companions of
her school days who so kindly volun-
tered to prepare her last resting place.
Ell, A. OyERBAGH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Tornado and ire insurance in Farm
ers' Mutual companies.
Office opposite Post Office, Mexico,
Mo. Write or call. est

j. G. Hagan, known 10 his many
friends Is "Cass," has resigned his
position with l.. Phillip d Sons and
will probably go into business for him
self. Cass is an enterprising, go ahead,
public spirited young man and the
LEDGER trusts that he will remain In
Mexico, where he ia 40 wen and iav-
orabIy known. The LEDGER In r
he will succeed wherever he may
locate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

since a sweet faced, tender bride of
sixteen years came a total stranger,
ave her gallant and devoted hus-
band, into the family of our fellow
citizen, j. O. Bassford. During his
residence in Washington City, as pri-
vate secretary of Representative
Champ Clark, Wallace met, wooed
and wed Miss Charlene Herbert Glib
son, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. A. Gibson. They were married
in Washington May 81, 1895. She was,
through her mother, a direct descend
ant of the seventh generation of
Benjamin Franklin and of the Her
bert family of Eastern Virginia. Her
paternal grandmother is still living at
Staines, England, on the Thames
River, near Windsor Castle.
Mrs. Bassford was born March 10,
1879, at Portsmouth, Va, and died at
1880 p. m. Monday, July 20. Her baby
boy, to whom she gave birth a few
hours before her death, only opened
its eyes for a short time upon the
scene of desolation death was achiev-
ing and went with the angels to well
come the mother to the deathless
land. 1t was all SO sudden, SO crush
ing, 80 distressing that we can scarcely
take in the awful fact. Death could
not have found in all of the commun-
ity a more shining mark. In this
quiet, happy home where peace, joy
and love nestled SO sweetly, it would
seem that no such intruder should
come. Her very innocence, tender
ness and confidence should have pro-
tected her. But, alas! all was of no
avail. Her Father needed her for
even a holier ministry than was hers
on earth. He whom she revered and
served called for her, and she has
gone from our presence into a world
far more real than this, and has en-
trusted to her larger ministry under
the Fathers guidance than she had
while here. Her child was not mother
less, nor did consciousness aid her to
realize that she was childless. The
knowledge of motherhood came tc
her when Jesus hands delivered over
to her. arms the darling boy to be
trained by her where no tempter shall
ever lead him astray from the gentle
and loving counsels of a precious
mother.
The hearts of the whole community
go out to her stricken husband. The
future was SO bright a few short hours
agone. How dark now none can tel
save he who has gone down into the
same Gethsemane. He who was triet
in all points as we is sustaining hin
while he trusts Him.
Two elder sisters, Mrs. DIR. Douglass
of Washington, d. c., and Mrs. Harry
Chapman, of Red Sulphur Springs
Roanoke County, Virginia, survive
her.
Mrs. Bassford, though very young
in years, was a thorough woman il
all that makes womanhood beautiful
The funeral of Mrs. Wallace D. Bass
ford and her infant boy was held at thu
Christian Church at 8 O'Clock yes
terday. The church was filed will
friends of the deceased and her hus
band, and the casket was covered witt
beautiful floral offerings. Rev. j. s
Shouse, assisted by Rev. A. A. Wal
lace, conducted the services, which
were very impressive. The pail-bear
ers were D. H. Cauthorn, Russell En-
mons, Howard Buckley, VIM. Wilkins
Leonard Settle and Thos. French.
The bodies were followed to tn
grave by a large concourse of friends
Thus closed the last sad chapter of
sweet life-a life LAID down, to be ia
ken up acros the river.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
New BRYAN Club,

j. M. Atkinson, Pindan Whitley, j.
D. Adkins and other Democrats have
called a meeting for Beagles school
house to be held at $3.50 p. M, Satur-
day, July 25th. There should be a
large attendance of Democrats from
that part of the county as a Bryan and
Sewall club is to be organized. R. D.
| Rodgers, the Democratic nominee for
Prosecuting Attorney of Audrain
county, and other Democratic speak
ers will be present and assist in the
organization. Democrats, turn out and
organize.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery makes health, it makes pure,
rich blood, it forces out impurities and
kills germs. 1t doesn't make any
difference what name you call you,
trouble by-dyspepsia-kidney disease
disease-the Golden Medical Dis.
covery" will cure it absolutely. None
of these diseases can retain hold OF
the body when it is full of rich, pure
| blood,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
d&w II
, Mexico, Nj

Charley Fullington, formerly of this
city, now a prosperous business man
of Denison, Texas, was in Mexico this
week and called On the LEDGER. Mr..
~Fullington has been absent from Mex
leo 81 years and found, on his return,
many changes in the town. He is in
the loan and brokerage business IN
Denison and waa on his way to Mon
tana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Democratic Convention.
THE COUNTY CONVENTION TO Sc.
LECT DELEGATES TO THE
STATE CONVENTIONS.
Delegates at Large and Township Del
egates Selected Resolutions
Adopted Endorsing the
Democratic Platform
and Nominees.

The Democratic County Convention
to select delegates to the State Nomi-
mating Convention, which will be held
in jefferson City Oh August 5, and to
the Judicial Convention, which will
be held in St. Louis on August 18th,
was held in the Circuit Court room
in this city Monday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

VIM. II. Morris, son of Circuit Clerk
p. NJ. Morris, leaves this week for
Butte City, Mont, to reside. Young
Mr.. Morris is n sterling, bright BUSH
ness boy of splendid habits and the
LEDGER predicts that he will make a
valuable citizen and successful BUSH
ness man wherever he locates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Wilson-T. j. Holloway. Alternate
]. A. Surber.
Linn-Joseph Fennewald. Alternate
Ran Kendall.
Cuivre-A. E. Jenkins. Alternate G.
d. Rose.
After a speech by Capt. G. T. Allen
at 3 O'Clock the convention adjourned
sine die.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Bids for Building Church.

Plans and specifications for the new
Evangelical German Church at Pro-
gress, Mo-, win be at the La Crosse
Lumber Company's office in Mexico
on Saturday, July 18th. The contract
will be let on Thursday, July 80, to the
lowest and best bidder, the right to
reject all bids being reserved. Bids
should be mailed to the undersigned
not later than Thursday noon, July 80.
CHARLES SHoENEMAN,
~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
DELEGATES SELECTED.

s. B. Cook was then elected dele
gate at Large from this county to the
State Convention and B. r. Cauthorn
delegate at large to the Judicial Con-
vention, with U. M. Lakeland as al
ternate to the State Convention and
w. w. Bolts to the Judicial Conven-
ton.
The following delegates and alter
mates from the various townships TO
thetwo conventions we're then elected:
To the State nominating convention:
Salt River-Alex. Carter, T. McIn-
tyre. Alternates Robert johnson and
o. Dishman.
Saling-J. II. Canada. Alternate
Charles Anderson.
Loutre-J. F. Harrison. Alternate
Capt. N. Dix.
Prairie-J. r. Shell. Alternate T. T,
Torreyson.
wilson,. N. Daniel. Alternate J
E. Sims.
Linn-H. Weber. Alternate JAIME,
Medley.
Cuivre-W. o. Hostetter. Alternat.
Cash Blackburn.
To the State judicial convention:
Salt River-W. w. Fry, F. R. Jesse
Alternatss c. T. Allen and L. p. Orig
Ter.
Saling-R. G. Harris. Alternate G
w. B~atterton.
Loutre-H. B. Painter. Alternat
Harris Brown.
Prairie-J. M. Atkinson. Aiternat,
T. @. Bolts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
SKINNER CLIPPINGS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SKINNER, July 21.-A heavy rain
Saturday night. Many of u farm
ers are made glad thereby, as it in
sures a fair corn crop.
Haying time has come and the rat
tie of the mower can be heard at an
early hour as well as at a late one.
At the Democratic primary at Gate
wood school house Saturday Stephens
seemed to be the choice for Govern
or. John Mcdowell was chosen dele
gate to the county convention which
met in Mexico Monday.
Deputy Assessor Mcintyre was
among us last week.
The annual Youngs Creek picnic
has come and gone. Among the
speakers we noticed Stephens, Ball
Kallmeyer, Clark, Jourdon and Brad
ley. All took their stand in favor Of
the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of 10 to i. We trust
these party organs will be able te
carry into execution the vital princi.
Piles instigated by that great body
polite and for which humanity to-
day pleads. Principles are living
forces and must be guided by mel
like Bryan, who has the cause o
America and Americans at heart.
A colored gentleman, Tom Tidings
who works for Bill Lou, became
frightened Friday night. He actet
very much like a mad dog and wantet
to kill Lou and family. Tiidngs Ii
now in Jail at Paris. 1t is though
overwork brought it about.
Joe Berry moved back from Bentoi
| County last Sunday They all conn
| back to Audrain. Joe is one of on
hustIing farmers and a fi~rst-eiass citi
zen.
Mrs. Catherine Bruce and son Rich
ard, of Mexico, visited friends ant
relatives in this vicinity last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
WALKER ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
WALKER DISTRICT, July 22.-The
primary last Saturday went OF very
nicely.
Cuivre was booming yesterday.
The Dat crop is almost an entire
failure.
Hurrah for Bryan and free silverl
Miss Eva Deck, OF Downs, Kansas,
who has been visiting Mrs. w. T.
Ball, will leave for home In a few days.
Miss Deck is well pleased with Mis-
souri, and has made a host Of friends
during her visit among US and We
hope she will finally become n OF
our
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Special to Farmers.

We can furnish you the best fresh
meats from Audrain County stock at
the lowest prices. We pay the high
est cash market price for choice young
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
For Sale at Bargain.

House and two lots four blocks
from public square, on North Washing
ton street. Eighteen fruit trees, plen-
ty small fruit, good water; house has
Ave rooms and v~estibule, large store
room in attic; large two-story barn
and buggy house. win sell for less
than cost to improve. Part cash, bal
ance 6 per cent. See owner.
T.. G.. SMITH,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Miss Mamie Gamble very delight
fully entertained a large number of
friends Monday evening at her home
Clark avenue The evening was spent
in conversation and games. Elegant
refreshments were served.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Stephen Bertels, of Martinsburg,
DR.. Parrish, OF Vandalia, and w. 8.
Hathaway, d. w. Majors,A A. O. Barnes,
and Congressman Treloar, all of this
city, left Monday to attend the Spring
field Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Prof. Sellars, formerly leader of the
Mexico Band and a resident of this
city, now of Barry, ILL.,, is the guest of
W. j. Rixey and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

f. l.. Waddell has presented s. s..
Craig with a cane cut from the crater
at Petersburg, the site of n OF the
famous battles of the late war. Mr.
Craig appreciates this present most
highly,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

There will be an ice cream and
peach festival at New Hope Church
Ordinarily called "Seedtick'') on Fri
day evening, July 81, 1885, for the ben
eft of the Christian Church. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Rev. w. T. Packard, of Columbia,
is preaching at Littleby each day at
10 a. m. and s p. m. The meetings
will continue over Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

MissVera Hougland,t the little daugh-
ter of Mrs. l.. +. Hougland, who is
visiting with her mother in Milton,
Iowa, is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Mrs. VIM. Browning and son, Will
liam, from near Moline, were in the
city Tuesday. Miss Minnie Frost &C
companied them home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

MIR. and Mrs. j. l.. Luckie are home
from Harris Springs, where they spen'
several days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Riley Brown has opened up a new
barber shop or the south side OF inc
square next to Storr's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Patty Burch, daughter of Clabe
Burch, who lives north of Skinner, had
the misfortune Monday to fall from
n horse and break a limb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
Office opposite Ringo Hotel.

j. w. Plat, of the Racket, is home
from an extended business trip to
New. York and through the East. MIR.
Platt bought one of the largest and
most complete stock of goods ever
brought to any Western town. He
has arranged for a largely increased
trade, and has q right to. His bust
ness has grown steadily ever since he
opened his establishment in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
RATIFICATION AND BARBECUE
Arrangements to Be Completed Next
Saturday for the Biggest Ratif-
cation Meeting Ever Held
in Missouri.

The executive committee, which has
in charge the arrangements for the
grand barbecue and ratification meet
ing to be held in Mexico about the
middle of August, will meet in the
grand jury room next Saturday, July
%, at II a. m. There should be a full
attendance of members of the com
mittee. In fact, all who are interest
ed in the success of this enterprise are
invited to meet with the committee
and lend their assistance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

MARTlNSBURu, MO-, july 2l.-Th1s
vicinity was visited by a heavy rain
and thunder storm Saturday night.
Master Frank Riley has returned to
his home in Mexico after an extended
visit with relatives in town.
Mrs. Annie Leet, of Laddonia, waa
the guest of Mrs. NJ. E. Rodgers last
Thursday.
Herbert Painter, of Benton City,
was here Friday.
VIM. Chestnut, of Kentucky, is Wis
iting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Cornett.
r. D.. Jennings came up from St
Louis Thursday.
Children's Day was observed at the
M. E. Church last Sunday Evening. A
crowd was In attendance and an inter
esting programme was rendered.
Forest Tate visited home folks neal
Williamsburg Sunday.
Miss Maud Crane, who has beer
dangerously Ill for several days, Ii
improving slowly.
Rev. Bassford preached ut the NJ. f
Church Sunday morning.
Elder G. A. Mitchell will Hll bis reg
ular appointment at the Baptist church
next Saturday and Sunday.
The funeral of Mrs. II. A. Overbagh
who died July 10, was held at Liberty
church at IL O'Clock Friday morning
The church was crowded with friend
of the deceased. The services wer'
conducted by Elder Hill, Of Montgom
cry City, assited by the pastor, Elder
Stephens, after which the remains
we're laid TO rest In the Liberty GENE
terry. Mrs. overbagh was a kind
gentle and devoted Christian womal
and greatly beloved by all who knew
/ her,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

J. W. Berry and family have re-
turned from Fairfield, Mo-, n VIII
reside near Skinner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23
At Blum'S

Look How is this? Choice of the
75c, 81, s1.25 and sl.35 shirt waists for
soc this week to clean up stock. Ladies,
this is the chance of your life.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

A. K. Yancey Is home from a trip in
the interest OF Hardin College. He
says the outlook for a splendid school
was never better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

The prospect was V better Tor
one of the largest corn crops ever
raised in Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Col. Sellars, n well-known music
teacher, formerly of Mexico, has re-
turned from Boonville to reside here
permanently. They all come back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Malvern, Ark, was almost wiped out
by an i~ncendiary fire. The loss VIII
reach close to $500, 000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

S1.10 buys a good S1.50 pant at the
twenty-day sale. w2t dat
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs ID. G.. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Remember the cost sale begins at
Ricketts, 4 Emmons' on FriGay, July
21th, Bring the cash. WI DIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-07-23

Mrs. IL. G. Eagon and daughter,
Juanita, are home after a lengthy visit
with relatives in Illinois.