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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
OF FEMININE EYES.

A trimmed shirt waist is an abomi-
nation.
Easter novelties in gloves are being
shown.
1t is well to provide a scented box
for loose photographs.
Bonnets have evidently passed in
to the realms of oblivion.
Switchboard is largely INDUCED in
by the smart set these days.
Candied violets are expensive, but
cannot truthfully be said to be pala-
table.
Nine. Melba's most cherished pos
session is a miniature of her handsome
boy.
Many of us who talk about y rays
haven't the faintest idea what they
are.
Up-to-date women of means have
corsets to match their different silken
petticoats.
If there is a guest in your house be
sure that that he or she has enough
bed clothes.
The inexperienced housekeeper in
the market is at the mercy of the un-
scrupulous butchers.
No one can persuade a bicycle en-
thusiast that she ought to give up her
wheel during Lent.
Up-to-date handwriting is vertical.
Broad stub pens are used to procure
the desired result.
Engagement gifts are now quite as
important as wedding, Christmas,
birthday or Easter offerings.
Large French wells of wash net are
used for smart babies in place of the
worsted %conceits of former years.
Don't quarrel with your husband
on the street. The world enjoys the
fun, but it doesn't raise you in its esti-
nation one bit.
All color balls in England are popu-
lar. The women present appear in
varying shades of a single tint that
has been chosen by the hostess.
A lovely hat, which, however, was
very much out of place at the theater,
because it vas a large one, was OF
shirred white chiffon, trimmed with
pale blue satin ribbon, black tips and
a perfect garden of violets and PINK
roses, set under the rim at the back
1t is not a miracle. 1t won't cure
everything, but it will cure piles
That's what DeWitt's Witch Haze.
Salve will do, because it has done il
in hundreds of cases. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Mrs. Brooks Funeral.

Mrs. Emelme Brooks, mother of
Mrs. James McClanahan, of this city,
who died Tuesday at the age of SO
years at her residence in this city, was
buried Thursday noon at LockIidge
cemetery about six miles south of
Mexico. Mrs. Brooks was a woman
of estimabie character and the LED
GER extends sincere sympathy to the
friends and relatives, who lost in her
q kind friend and a loving mother.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Kunkel- Underwood.

At the residence of Mr.. Leb Crigler
at two O'Clock last Saturday MIR.
Thos. NJ. Kunkel and Miss Mary f.
Underwood, of Audrain County, were
united in marriage by Elder John S.
Shouse. The couple, attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Crigler, left on the 3 p. m.
train for st. Louis to be absent sew
eral days. The LEDGER extends con-
gratuIatious to the newly welded
a-rn1a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
PROMINENT Missouri Divorce Case.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, March 26.-Ed-
ward Smell, a prominent stock dealer
and farmer, living north of Centralia,
has filed suit for divorce. His wife
was formerly Mrs. Lydia F. Hernden,
q wealthy and highly respected woman
Of this community. She stated to the
Republic correspondent this afternoon
that she would probably not contest
the suit or AJAX for alimony, she being
IN GOOD financial condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
HURRAH FOR OHIO.
1t Strikes the First Blow at the
High Theater Hat.

COLUMBUS, o., March 25.-The
House has passed the Fosdick bill
prohibiting the wearing of high hats
by women in theaters. An amend
ment to the bill filming the manager of
an opera House or theater $40 for
permitting a person to ear an OBJ
struction in the shape of a hat or
headgear was adopted. The bill now
goes to the Senate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
The Drummer's Leap.

Three drummers sat in a Broadway
cable car the other day telling stories.
The conversation had u to tales of
railroad accidents, and two men had
told of several narrow ESCAPES they
had had. The third was silent for a
moment, and then he took up the
thread of the conversation.
"While up the State yesterday" he
said, "I jumped from the Empire Ex-
press while it was flying at SIXTY odd
miles an hour" Then he stopped and
watch the effect of his statement.
"You jumped from the Empire Ex-
press?" inquired the other two drum
mers in unison.
eyes, sir" replied the other, and
then he added: 81 vas on the track
when made the Jump"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
THE BEST
SPRING MEDICINE

Is SIMMONS LIVER REGuLAToR-don't
forget to take it. The Liver gets sluggish
during the Winter, just like all nature,
and the system becomes ehoked up by
the accumulated waste, which brings on
Malaria, Fever and Ague and Rheuma-
tism. You want to wake up your Liver
now. but be sure YOU take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR to do it. II also
regulates the Liver-keeps i properly at
work, when your system viii Dc free from
p0 YOu Get Taf THE 4 BEST BLOOD when
,,o,r system Is In Al condition, and that
viii only be when the Liver IS kept active:
&rs,re Put take only SIMMONS
liver REGULATOR 1T Is SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR which makes the
difference. Take i in powder Or Or IN y dlq NJ
sn'vd.y bnf take SIMMo LIVER REGu'
RSToP' You'll ind the RED z on every
package. Look for i.
j. 3. zeilin = o., rhiiade'phaa, -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT CoURT-3d Monday in jan
uary, 1st Monday in June, Sd Monday
i'll September.
COUNTY CouRT-1st Monday in Feb
ruary, LIST Monday in May, Ist Monday
in August, LIST Monday in November.
PROBATE CoURT-2d Monday in Jan
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monday
in May, I'd Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Women Cowhide a Texas Doctor.

AL So"aAeS SNN
LADoNIo, Texas, March 26.-This
afternoon a party of 20 highly re-
spected ladies came into the railway
station room of the Santa Fe Railway
and severely cowhided DR.. Hancock,
a physician. The party of ladies de-
manded of him that he leave town
and promise not TO return. He told
them he would not do it. They
showed him a doZsn cowhides and in
formed him that they would be used
on him if he did not leave imme-
diately and quit prescribing whisky.
He again refused, when a dozen cow
hides were drawn and 500 lashes ad-
ministered to the doctor. He left at
once for Honey Grove.
1t is reported that a warrant will
be sworn out for the arrest of the
ladies who participated. They were
the same ladies who entered a small
tonic resort here last Saturday and
prayed for the proprietor, and plead
ed with him to close.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
CHANGE IN FIRM.
j. W. Plunkett Buys Henry Edmonds'
Interest in Turner, Jackson &
Co.'s Large Establish
ment.

J. w. Plunkett, formerly of Mexico,
late of Bevier, Mo, and we'll known
to the readers of the LEDGER, both
daily and weekly, has purchased
Henry Edmonds' one-fourth interest
in the large establishment of Turner,
Jackson & Co. The trade was made
through Hopkins Il Ricketts,. Mr..
Plunkett will at once move to Mexico
with his family to reside permanently.
We are glad to have him with us. He
is a straightforward business man,
enterprising and full of push and en-
ergy and will be an acquisition to the
business circles of Mexico. The LED
GER is glad to know that Henry Ed
monds has no idea of leaving Mexico,
but will devote his entire time to
other business matters in which he is
largely interested.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Pure blood is the safeguard OF health.
Keep the blood pure with Hoods sar-
aaparilla II you would always be well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
For Sale or Rent,

a ten 10 dwelling with barn and
other out buildings. All kinds of
choice fruits in bearing. With one to
ten acres land TO suit tenant or pur-
chaser. Situated a mile south of liar
din College on Jefferson street.
d&Wtf w. s. HATHAWAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Conductor NJ. O. Keyes informs the

Conductor NJ. o. Reyes informs the
LEDGER that Mr.. Henry Shoup, an
old and esteemed citizen of Jefferson
City, died this morning at his resi-
dence in that city. lie was an old and
prominent member of the A. o. L. w.
Lodge. He was the father of Mrs. NJ.
.. Reyes and Col. \. G. Shoup, mana
ger of the jefferson City Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

G. D. Ferris and family have moved
from St.Louis toMexico to reside per-
~manently. Mr.. Ferris says in all his
travels he don't fad any place like
Mexico for 4 home. Mr.. Ferris will
still retain his business interests in st.
Louis but will make Mexico his head
quarters. We are glad to welcome
him baCk.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
The Verv Best Coal Cheap.

/ will sell coal in any quantity at the
bank or delivered. My coal is as good
as any mined anywhere. defy COM
petition in prices. Give me a chance
before you bny. My coal bank is II
miles southeast CT Mexico. Address
w. w. MCGOWAN, Benton City, Mo,
I5d&Wtf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Take a dose of DeWitt's LittleEarly
Risers just for the good they will do
you. These little pills are good for
indigestion, good for headache, good
for liver complaint, good for consti-
patton. They are good. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Ben Craw ford Wanted in Paris, Mo.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 25.-
Sheriff ]. T. Umstaddt, of Paris, Mo-,
passed through the city to-day en-
route to Fresno, Gala, to get Ben
Crawford, who was captured by the
authorities there and held as a fugi-
tive from Justice. Crawford is want
ed in Paris for burglary and arson
and larceny. In February, 1894, he
broke into the home of J. B. Wright
and stole considerable silverware. He
was locked up. On the night of
March "A, 1894, there was a Jail de-
livery in Paris, and Crawford was one
of the prisoners who escaped. Prior
to his arrest for burglary and larceny
there had been a number of myster-
ious fires in Paris and detectives
traced their origin to his door. He is
said to be a desperate character.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Maude Lewis, who is under indict-
ment for shooting State Senator Pete
Morrissey, has dismissed her lawyers
and will accept u penalty of fifteen
years in the penitentiary, preferring
life in prison to The seeming INTERIM
Unable annoyance of further trial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Miss Allison,s Cooking School.

MEXICO, Mo-, March 2S.-NothiDg
has ever been introduced in Mexico
more interesting and profitable than
the "Hardin College Cooking School"
Miss Allison has over twenty-five
practical workers in the "New Kit
chen" The first classes formed are
composed of the young lady students
at the college. On Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock an advanced class COM
posed of twelve ladies began work.
Those present were Mrs. Jno. Guth-
rie, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs.R- NJ. White,
Mrs. Ben Dobyns, Mrs. DeMier, Mrs.
Dyas, Miss Kota Luckie, Miss Mamie
Davis, Mrs. Sims number sem in their
names to be present at the next les
SOD. When the classes assemble Miss
Allison reads aloud the recipes of the
dishes to be prepared, that each lady
may have her recipe before her as
she works. This is essential; the
proportions must be accurate to in
sure success. The new school suffers
no failures.
The menu of first luncheon:
Macedoin of fruit.
Compete of apples, with forked
cream.
Cream puffs and filling.
Lemon and orange jelly.
Snow pudding and custard.
Ice cream for invalid.
When the dishes were completed
the merry cooks gathered about the
bountiful board and enjoyed the fruits
of their labor. Aside from the eX-
perience OF preparing the food the
social feature, spiced with wit and
good humor, is most enjoyable. Each
one of the workers in this new kitchen
has her individual part of the work
to perform and she is in a measure
responsible for the result. This makes
it the more interesting. The good
women at 1870 O'Clock turned their
smiling faces from the shining tins,
with a promise to return equipped for
work at 1870 Friday, April 3, bringing
| iIASDuS WIN t1Shl WIZ oCSil GU W Jcii
the class. ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
LITTELL's Magazine is ven better
than in the past, and although the
price has been reduced the magazine
is kept up to its highest standard. The
March issue give the usual feast OF
good things, brought from the fields
of history, biography, discovery.
travel, romance and poetry. Among
the many valuable papers which APP
pear in these numbers may be men
toned "Jonn stuart eirckfe,''oy n.
H. Miller; "Our Limited Vision and
the New Photography" from the
LondoR lancet; "Retiex Action, In
stinct and Reason" by G. Archdall
Reid; "A Sister-in-Law of Mary,
Queen of Scotts," from Biackt0ood;
"The Two Dumas" by G. Z. Melt.
kerke; 'The Evolution of Editors" by
Leslie Stephen, and "~Florian," by
Augustus Mansion.
The new subscription price of six
dollars a year, instead of eight, brings
the magazine more easily within the
reach of all who desire to keep abreast
of the best, but who cannot afford TO
pay for all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
How's This.

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., Toledo, o.
We,the undersigned have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations 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.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

A machine for catching flies off the
backs of cattle, and sc affording the
animals relief and comfort, has been
invented by a farmer in Madison
county, KY. The fly catcher is a kind
of a covered pen or passageway,
through which the animal must walk
to get relief. A few feet from the en-
trance there is a cupola or dome in
the roof of the passageway, made of
glass and arranged as a fly trap. Be-
yond this passage is darkness. The
animal walks through the machine,
and just as it passes under the dome
and enters the darkened part a set of
brushes sweeps off the flies, which
naturally rise into the lighted dome,
and the steer passes out at the other
side free of flies. The flies are retained
in the dome trap. The inventor has
experimental with his machine and
finds that the animals Don learn the
value of the machine and know enough
to walk through it when the flies begin
to bite. The device has been patented.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
The Mason Farm Sold.

The Mason farm, consisting of 21s
acres, situated two miles north of this
city, was sold at public auction yes
terday to J. T. Johnson for -22. 40 an
acre, or si,ss3.2 20. This is a splendid
farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Nicholas, of
this city, Saturday celebrated their 23th
wedding anniversary. 4 large num-
her of friends and relatives were pres
ent and the LEDGER joins them IN
Wishing this most estima5ie couple
many happy returns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

A little i'll then a little pill. The ill
is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers the little pills that
cure great ills. For sale by Wool
bridge & PurdY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Home-Seekers' Excursion.

April Z and 81 and May 5, via Chica-
60 & Alton and Wabash Railroads to
points in the North, South and West.
For full information apply to f.. y.
Wilson, Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Remaining Neatly Done.

If you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. s.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
If T. s. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
crnlists Must nismonnt.

DIES MONIES, To-, March 27.-The
House to-day passed a bin compelling
hicvcIists to dismount when approach
ing teams showing fright, and to as
sist in quoting the leans.
Z. s. Pearson, of LaddonIa, and ID.
Northcutt, of Beardstown, Ill, were in
Mexico 10 attend the 25th wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Nicholas.
Miss Sue White, nm accomplished
young lady of Montgomery County, is
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. r. Miller
ron, OF this city.
Last season Ike +. Hail, druggist OF
West Lebanon, Indiana, sold four gross
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and says every
bottle OF it gave perfect satisfaction
For sale by G. 4. Buckner, druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
DEBATE.
The Senator and Ex-Congressman to
Meet at Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE, Mo, March 25.-Hon.
w. ]. Bryan, of Nebraska, will speak
here Tuesday March 81, on the finan-
cial question. Congressman u.S.Hall
telegraphed from Washington for a
division of time, which was granted.
Speaking will begin at 100 p. m, Mr..
Bryan opening with an hours speech,
MIR. Hall following with an hour and
a half, and Mr.. Bryan closing with sc
minutes.
It's all the same, a slight cold, con-
gested lungs or evere cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Ms. Myers is bone from 81. h2uiS'
whore he has been for some days
purchasing new goods. Mr.. Myers
IL a close buyer and makes careful
selections and as Il result Turner,
Jackson * Co. will, as usual, be II
Of the best stocked dry goods houses
in this part of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
The Wabash RaiIroad-"Great Hurl
TN Line"

From Kansas City to st. Louis, Chi
cago, Toledo, Detroit, New York and
Boston. Leave Kansas City daily $3.50
p. M; st. Louis 2:45 a. m.
Three hours and ten minutes ahead
of any other line from Kansas City
and all points West to New York and
Boston. Only one change of sleepers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Read the advertisement in another
column of the Eczema Specific Co., of
Hot Springs, Ark. They eve fail to
cure eczema. IS 1 yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

DIR. Seiser has moved his dehtai
office to an elegant suite or rooms in
the Lane-McKinley block, opposite the
CITY Hall. The doctor is having h's
rooms fixed up in an elegant manner
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

ARRANGEMENTS should be madet 10
have all the fine horses in Audraln
county exhibited in Mexico ONT say
nrday afternoon during April 1t
would make grand display.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Charles SchuChmann, aged 81 years,
died at his home north of Benton City
on Thursday. His death was caused
by a sever fall which he received a
few weeks ago and which brokeh ms
collar hone. Ills remains were taken
IN Illinois to-day for burial.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

Carl Pasqueth is home from Cnl-
cago, where he has been attending
dental college. He will gradaaIe
there next year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02

The Auxvasse (Mo.} Rerietc con-
tains the following: Walker Pollock,
of Mexico, was looking after business
here yesterday. He has recently re-
turned from a two months trip to
Southern Texas. He says that farm
work is under full Roadway down
there. Corn ia up and growing, some
of it plowed over for the first time;
strawberries ripe and all kinds of
garden sass,' in the greatest abund-
ance,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
str;cton With Paralysis.

WRLLsvILLE, Mo-, March 25.-Dr.
Asa E. Shepperd, a practicing physi-
clan in this county for over 30 years,
died at his home here to-day from
paralysis. lie was born in Euclid, o.
and was rs wears of age.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
Mexico Band.


The Centralia Guard says: The
Mexico Band concert at the Opera
House on the evening of March 10
was indeed a rare treat. The Mexico
Band is unquestionably one of the
most perfect band organizations in the
State, and Mexico has just cause to
be proud of her band. The music was
simply grand.
A very pleasing feature was the
most excellent and refined perform
ance of the Mexico Mandolin Club,
which is composed of Gus Graham,
Herbert Glandon, Fred Pitcher and
VIII G. Eagon.
A vocal solo by Dr.. p. A. Dale was
very creditable.
Miss Maureen Kelley rendered
glove in the Springtime," in a charm
ing and graceful manner.
Miss Birdie Kremer, a handsome
and fascinating little lady and a real
musical prodigy, who has few equals
as al artistic piano performer, held
| bllO tuu1ClIcC bpCil b1uhA "itu hCA DO
lections. Miss Kremer certainly is a
marvel.
A vocal solo, 'Time and Tide" by
Miss Janet Mckinley, was artisticaily
rendered and loudly encored.
Possibly one among the most charm
ing and appreciated productions of the
evening was the vocal SOLO, "She Told
Me l Was Dreaming" rendered by
Mr.. ]. <. Daley, who was loudly en-
cored. Nh. Daibey is n of the finest
tenor singers we have ever listened
to.
The vocal duette, "Gentle be Thy
Slumbers," by Misses Maureen Rely
and Janet Mckinley vas well en-
dered.
While the audience was not large il
was ap~preciative.
The Wabash Railroad-"Great Hurry
Up Line"
From Kansas CitV tO ST. Ioujs. Chi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-04-02
iuau,uluui,m,u,uIumu
Eczema

Z EM 49, =
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. or money c1eerfully refunded. :
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: Our treatment is q positive cure for ali .
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-05
THE MONUMENT
Death Came Before the souvenir-A Bold
Thief.


BEDFORD CITY. VA. July Especial.
The Confederate veterans from Bed
ford who attended the eTeas reunion
have about all returned. and all are loud
IN their praise OF the unbounded hosp'-
tality Of the capital city. IL was great
time with them.
j. Clay Dickinson. OF Stewartsville' mas
been appointed a member OF the CoAhly
Democratic Executive Committee. to I'll
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Major l.. o. Walker.
Belmont Seminary viii be closed dur
ing the next session. J. X. Guy who
was the principal. has been elected pr!n-
cipal OF the Graded School. and has ae-
cepted the situation. and this means ;fat
the effort 10 reopen Belmont has been
abandoned.
A beautiful gold souvenir spoon has
been received from the State Regent Of
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tiCn. presented by the National Society
Of the ID. A. f.. handsomely engraved
as a token Of the membership OF Miss
Arrenah Redman in that illustrious or
ganization.
Miss Kenah" did not live 20 receive
this elegant present. but she was the re-
cipient OF substantial aid more than once
from the Old Dominion Chapter. at Rich
nond. TO whom the old flfe-case. used
by her father in the Revolutionary war.
win now be sent at TIE request or Miss
RAr-sh- Az \ token OF grateful apprecia-