davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Her Entrance Into Society

and womanhood as well, is an ex-
tremely critical period in every girls
life. At this time slle needs advice,
and, what's more-help of the right
sort if she puts her f,,ith in. .Dr. .Pierce's
Favorite Prescription it can bring only
good results. It's q. medicine that's
made especially to build up women's
ailments-an invigorating, restorative
tonic, soothing cordial and bracing
nervine; purely vegetable, non-alco-
holic, and perfectly harmless. For
all the functional arrangements,
painful disorders and chronic weak
nesses that afflict womankind, "Fa-
vorite Prescription" is specific.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

AT last college cry has been fabri-
Gated that contains some sense, and
is suggestive of the character of the
college. The Syracuse University law
class has adopted the following:
Agency, contracts, bills and notes;
Equity, pleadings, sales and torts,
Domestic relations; Raw! Raw! Raw!
Syracuse Varsity,
College of Law!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE treatment outgoing Governor
Altgeld received from Governor Tan
ner, the new Governor of Illinois, was
an outrage and is condemned by the
press and leaders of both the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties. A man
who, while being inaugurated Gov
ernor OF great State, will take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to snub
his predecessor is too small for the
position. Altgeld may disgrace him
self but Tanner can never bring shame
upon him. Tanners behavior will
elevate those it was intended to be-
little,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
JUDGE OWINGS DEAD.
Presided on the Montgomery County
Bench From 1876 to 1878.

JoNEsBURG, Mo-, January 9.-Judge
David R. Owings, one of the old timers
of Montgomery county, died at his
home in this city this morning. Judge
Owings was born in Warren county,
Mo-, March 8, 1924, and had lived in
Jonesburg since 1s4s. He was presid-
ing Judge of this county from 1875 to
1878. He was a member of the A. F.
and A. M. lodge and a brother of the
late Wesley Owings, of the Laclede
Hotel at st. Louis. He leaves a widow
and seven grown children.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Saturday, the 9Th Day of February,
Administrators Noticc

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration on the estate OF
Elizabeth Harrison, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the 31st
day of December, 1895, by the Proba.e
Court OF Audrain County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them for allowance, to the admins
traitor within one year after the date
OF said letters, or they may be pre-
ciuded from any benefit of said estate,
and IL such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date OF
said letters they shall be forever
barred. j. /. HARRISON,
41-4t. Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS, Martha F. Allison and
her husband, Nathaniel Allison, by
their certain deed of trust, dated
August 1, 1876, and duly recorded In
book L, page 29s, in the Recorders
Office for Audrain County, Missouri,
to the undersigned trustee
the following real estate, to-wit: The
north half of the north half of block Q
and all of block IA, both in the addi-
tion made to the town of Mexico by
the County of Audrain to secure the
of certain notes in said deed
of trust described. Default having
been made in the payment Of said
notes, though long since due, notice is
hereby given that 1 will, as such trus-
tee, proceed to sell said real estate at
the east front door of the Court House,
in Mexico, Missouri, on
Saturday, the 23rd Day of January,
A. D., 1897,
to pay said notes and cost of ezecut-
ing this trust. \, y nrrNoAA
40sG0H. Sfs1TllTtj@>
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Matthew Fountain Dead

CEyTRALIA, Mo-, Jan. 12.-Matthew
Fountain, the wealthiest citizen oil
this city, died at his elegant residence
this morning, aged B3 years, after a
protracted Illness. He was the owner
OF the new opera house here and
owned IS or 40 residences in this
city, besides several brick store build
ings. He was q skeptic and was never
associated with any church or secret
order. He willed hig large estate to
hts grandchildren. He said his only
regret was to die without seeing
Bryan elected President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Saturday, the 23rd Day Of January,
A, d., 1897.
snHRIFF.s sHnH.

By virtue and authority of trans.
cript execution issued from the Office
of the CLERK of the Circuit Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, returnable
at the January term, 1897, of said
court, and to me directed In fayor al
A. L. Robertson and against Charles
Stewart, have levied upon and seized
all the right, title, interest and claim
of the said Charles Stewart of, in and
to the following described real estate.
to-wit: The east half % of the
northwest quarter Cd and west half
Cd of the northeast quarter (Izl,
section thirty-four (34), township
fifty-three (5S), range twelve (l2|,
Audrain County, Missouri, all lying
and being in sain county, and State OF
Missouri; and will, on
Friday, the 22d Day of January, A. D.,
1897,
between the hours of nine O'Clock In
the forenoon and five o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the Court
House door, in the City of Mexico,
County of Audrain, aforesaid, sell the
same, or SO much thereof as may be
required, at public vendue, to the
highest bidder for cash in hand (sub-
ject to all prior liens and judgments),
to satisfy said execution and costs.
j. N. STEPHENS,
ids Sheriff of Audrain Co., Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

MANY stories about Editor Joe Nc
Cullagh are now going the rounds Of
the press. An old reporter who served
under him says he was stern and exact
ing. Throughout the year he would
condemn and never commend. Then
on Christmas morning he would stroll
into the Office, and, without 80 much
as 6 "Merry Christmas, "hand each re-
porter $40 gold piece and the city
editor crisp $50 greenback. 1t was
not considered good form to thank
him. He didn't like 1t, 80 he was
never thanked.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

Foul poisons that accumulate in the
blood and vital organs, and clog the
machinery of the system, must be
gotten rid of, or disease will certainly
follow. Stimulate the blood cleansers
(the kidneys), and strengthen, pur-
ify and tone up the liver, stomach
and bowels with an appropriate rem
edy. PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is pre-
eminently the right medicine. 1t will
cleanse the system and impart feel
ing of strength and vigor throughout
the body. Sold by @. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
teetamentary upon the estate of Henry
Coon, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
bearing date August 4, 1895.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified TO pre-
sent the same for allowance within
one year from the date OF said letters;
and If not presented within two years
from said date they will be forever
barred.
8. A. SIDENSTRICKER,
40-4t. Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Audrain County (Mo.) Bill.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. S.-Oon-
gressman Treloar introduced q bill to-
day which provides that the conuty of
Audrain be detached from the West
ern District of Missouri and be added
to the Eastern District of Missouri and
that all processes, both civil and GRIM
inal, for the county of Audrain be
made returnable at the United States
Court in st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending January 16, 1897, which if not
called for in thirty days will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office at Washington.
Persons calling for letters In this list
will please say ssadvertised:'
Henry Angle, Mrs. G. w. Aman,
T. L. Garter, S. Lapeer, Mrs. Nellie
Lee, VIM. House, Rev. s. Norris, R.
G. Robertson, Curtis H. Reyman, Nell
lie Reynolds, w. B. Welsh, Miss Het-
fie Yakam
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE editor Of country paper in
Illinois Is arranging to wipe theChicago
and Alton railroad off the map be-
cause Its management saw fit to take up
his free transportation for cause. If
we understand the matter the Chicago
and Alton Railroad Company Is man
aged on strictly business principles
and will probably continue to do busi-
ness at the old stand. Business prin-
ciples when applied to railroads bring
results just the same as when applied
to any other enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
His Kindly Suggestion.

HKVE< oE'dHo 1EDIiIeuI5s
An old man was breaking stones one
day on a country road In Wales when
gentleman came riding along.
"Bother these stonesI Take them
out of my wayi" he said.
"Where can take them to, your
Honor9''
~ don't care where; take them to
hades il You like"
"Don't you think, your Honor
said the old man, tsthat I'd better take
'em to heaven7 They'll be less In your
Honor's way there.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Jan 13.-Some good cat
tie were on the market, the arrivals
being liberal. Steers sold from 1915
to $4.75.
HoGs-The bulk of the hogs sold at
Sc. 20 to $3.50, against S3.15 to 1925 the
day before, a part of the difference
being due to quality. All good hogs
sold at $500 and up. Considerable
light mixed sold at $3 to $3.15, and
some common truck 90 to $2.75.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

PRIZE FIGHTER DUFFY, who died IN
the ring the other night, is said to
have "succumbed to over excitement
due to enlargement of the heart"
Close observers have noticed that
nothing tends to increase ones ex-
citement more than to pound him
violently over the, heart, whether it is
enlarged or not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate OF Jas;
Clacher, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Probate
Court of Audrain County, Missouri,
bearing date December 10, 1895.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same for allowance within one
year from the date of said letters; apa
II not presented within two years ron
said date they will be forever barrsd'
VIM. STEFFENS,
4O-4t. Executos
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
WHAT CALLAWAY WANTS.
A Donation of Land Offered for New
Government Building.

FULTON, Mo-, Jan. 9.-Callaway
county people are greatly elated over
the prospect of getting Government
building at Fulton. One Of Fulton's
most substantial men offered to donate
to the Government lot 100x50 feet on
Main street, provided an appropria-
ton is made for the building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

j. N. Gross hands the LEDGER q
copy of the Woodward COX. Ter.)
Nears, containing notice of the death
of David M. Chenoweth, who moved
from Audrain county II years ago.
Mr.. Chenoweth was about sixty years
old at the time of his death and leaves
q wife and one daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Snine Djslocated.

Saturday morning about 10 O'Clock
while Joe Baker, aged 21, was working
in a coal bank, owned by A. Roberts,
FIVE miles northwest of Thompson, he
was caught by fall of slate and his
spine dislocated. The injured man
was moved to the Roberts residence.
The attending physicians say that he
will likely recover. Baker is unmar-
Nj
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

HON. LON V. STEPHENS was inaugu-
rated Governor of Missouri at noon
Monday and made splendid iuaugu-
raj address. Mr.. Stephens is going to
give Missouri a business administra-
tion without frills or furbelows or
machines. He is a native born Mis-
sourian and has the best interests of
the State at heart and will govern
himself and the people accordingly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
GOV. STEPHENS INAUGURAL.
A Great Crowd Witnessed the Cere.
monies Monday.

JEFFERSON CITY, January 11.-Jef-
ferson City was full to overfiowing all
last week and the crowd has not per-
ceptibly diminished, although a con-
siderable number of members of the
Legislature went home to spend Sum
day. But the great jam took place
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Traa.urar p,tts, Bond and Clerks.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Jan. State
Treasurer Frank L. Pitts Aled his bond
for half million dollars with the Gov
ernor to-day and win take his Office
Monday. He announces these ap-
pointments: w. FL. Bassett, Of Paris,
chief clerk; Ben @. johnson, Of Mexi-
CO, clerk; Penn Brace, Of Jefferson
City, stenographer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Election Notice,

The annual election Of the Farmers,
Mutual Fire and Lightning insurance
Company Of Mexico, Mo-, for the pur-
pose OF electing four (4) directors to
serve three f3) years In said company,
will be held at their Office In Mexico,
Mo-, on January IS, 1897. Polls ot,sn
from Q a. m. until 12 o'clock m.
w. II. KEENAN,, Pres.
w. l.. FowLEs, Sec. d2t-l2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Centralia (Mo.) Fair.

CENTRALIA, No., Jan. e.-The direc-
tors Of the Centralia Fair Association
held Q meeting in this city this even
ing and selected the following officers
for the ensuing yees; DR.. w. A. Nc
Canister, President; Fl. O. Threlkeld,
=. Cook and James Starr, Vice. Pred
cents; J. K. Pool. Secretary; O. 81.
Eariy, Treasurer. Tho date for the
next annual fair was fixed ak August
81, anda iive-day meeting win be held.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE Missouri electors met in JEFF
ferson City Monday and cast seven
teen votes for VIM. J. Bryan for
President and thirteen votes for
Arthur Sewall for Vice President and
four votes for Thomas E. Watson for
Vice President. w. o. Cox, pro-
prietor of the Kansas City Times, was
made messenger to carry the returns
to Washington City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
TRUSTEES sHnE.

WHEREAS, D. @. Wright and Helen
Wright, his wife, by their certain deed
of trust, dated October IS, 1896, and
duly recorded in book Is, page $50, In
the Recorders office for Audrain
county, Missouri, conveyed to the un-
dersigned trustee the following de-
scribed real estate situated in Audrain
county, Missouri, to-wit:
Begin at the northeast quarter of
lot %, Mrs. Sparks addition to Mex
leo, Missouri, run thence west go feet
for beginning, thence south 100 feet,
thence west so feet, thence north 100
feet, thence east go feet to the place
of beginning, to secure the payment
Of certain note in said deed of trust
described. Default having been made
in the payment of said note, at the
request of the legal holder of said
note, notice is hereby given that ]
will, as such trustee, proceed to sell
said real estate at the east front door
of the Court House, in Mexico, Mis-
souri,, on
Saturday, the 9Th Day of February,
1897,
between the hours of Q O'Clock a. m.
and o'clock p. M, to pay said note
and cost of executing this trust.
WIN. EDMONSTON,
42-td5. Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Hnnd,s Satisfactory

"vERsAILLEs, Mo-, Dec. 16, 1885,
We have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla as
a family medicine for that tired feel
ing and impure blood with very salts
factory results, ana have also found
Hoods Pills an excellent cathartic.
We are pleased with the Rainy Day
puzzle sent for three trademarks
from Hoods Sarsararilla and 8 cents
in stamps.-JAs. G. TODD"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
DARE TO DO IT.

Dare to be honest, good and sincere,
Dare to please God, and you never
need fear.
Dare to be brave in the cause of the
right,
Dare with the enemy ever to fight.
Dare to be loving and patient each
day,
Dare speak the truth, whatever you
say.
Dare to be gentle and orderly, too,
Dare shun the evil, whatever you
do. 49,
Dare to speak kindly, and ever be
true,
Dare to do right, and you'll find
your way through.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Had to Take It Along.

FROM Town TOPICS
Mamie-"Jack didn't remove his
arm from around my waist but once
during the entire evening""
Ada-"What was the matter then?"
Mamie -asHe had to 60 home.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE Missouri horsemen are all in
terested in the meeting which will be
held in Columbia on January 10, 1897.
Audrain County should be well repre-
sented at this organization of horse
breeders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
Two Moments Of Fright.

eyes," said the retired army officer,
sT can recall two occasions when 1
was terribly frightened"
tsOh, ,nexclaimed the romantic young
lady, lido tell me about them. sup
pose it happened when you were
fighting the Indians.
"No," he replied; "one time was
when I was married, and the other
time was when we had our baby
christeued.1 -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

Monday, when Governor elect Steph-
ems was inaugurated. Many visitors
from all over the State were here to
see the new executive take hold of
the reins of government. Monday
night Governor and Mrs. Stephens
will receive at the executive mansion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE LEDGER is glad to know that
the Mexico Creamery is in most
prosperous condition. The right par
ties are at the head of this enterprise
and there is no reason why it should
not he liberally patronized.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

JUDGE HENRY, of Kansas City,
agrees with the Mexico LEDGER that
the Missouri law on the subject of
divorce is a disgrace and that re-
vision is imperative.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

OTHER cities throughout the State
are arranging for fairs next fall. 1t
is time the Mexico people we're NOV
ing along this line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

A CoNsTANTINoPLE dispatch says
that the Kaimakan of Tscharsandjak
has been assassinated. No other rea-
son is given.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
To Close Out

My entire stock of Cloth
ing | will sell at PRIME
COST the whole stock of
Clothing, which consists
of Mems and Boys Suits,
Knee Pants and some odd
Pants. Also, a few Over
coats left. This stock is
neW-made in the fall of
'96-and they are bought
right, SO you will find the
Clothing is good. and all
right for less money than
you ever saw it before. |
have not got the room to
handle Clothing is the rea-
son | close out this line at
the price. Don't buy a dol
lars worth of Clothing be-
fore inspecting the line at
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
THURSDAY, JANUARY IA.

A CASHIER in New York bank has
died from the effects of handling bank
bills; but, pshaw, who is afraid!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

OF course If it can be proved that
Mars Is inhabited there will be sew
eral additional Federal appointments
to be made,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE threadbare newspaper para
graph about Missouri pulling down
her Vest has gone into retirement for
six years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

THE movement to have a uniform
divorce law meets with the hearty ap-
proval of the LEDGER. The law should
not only be uniform but should be
something more than farce. In some
states it is now much easier to get q
divorce than it is to get married. The
cost is no more and the provocation is
often less. The ease with which di-
vorces are often obtained is stain on
Christianity and blot on the laws
of this land. Along this line the Chi
cago Times Herald says:
The World Herald of Omaha edi-
torially suggests that this winter
would be an excellent time to bring
the proposition of a uniform divorce
law before the various legislatures
that are or will be in session. 1t pro-
poses that the Nebraska legislature
adopt a resolution favorable to uni
formity and authorizing the Governor
to appoint three commissioners, whose
duty it shall be to invite the legislat-
"a % Va CAcSapitVo Va SAO otAOA ote$SCn
to name similar commissioners, and
then all are to meet to frame a di-
vorce law, which shall thereafter be
submitted to the various legislatures
for action.
The plan is circuitous, but is prob
ably as good as any that can be de-
vised, and the Times Herald would
like to see it tried. 1t would at least
be step in the right direction, and
might result in an agitation of the SUBJ
ject that would finally lead to good re-
suits. The great obstacle to progress
on the subject heretofore has been the
apathy of the people. The mischiefs
arising from hasty and Illegal divorces
affect but a limited circle of people, 80
that the evil of bad divorce laws is not
generally felt, and it is almost impos-
sibIe to awaken much interest in it.
The most earnest of humanitarians
and reformers, in the face of what
they consider SO much greater evils,
take but a languid interest in the di-
vorce question, though morally and
socially there are few more important.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

MAYOR B. O. JOHNSON has accepted
the position of Second Assistant Treas
urer under State Treasurer Hon. F. L.
Pitts. The duties of this Office win
not conflict with those Of Mayor Of
Mexico. MIR. johnson viii continue
to give his attention to the affairs of
the city. He has made arrangements
SO that he can be present at Council
meetings and look after matters as
uaIlaI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

ELDER JAMES BRADLEY, member Of
the Legislature from Audrain county,
has been appointed by Speaker Far
ris member OF the Committee on Ed
ucation, University and School Text
Rn0lra
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

Mrs. Ruth Hayes, ,,f Westfield, ILL.,,
is the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. 81.
q. Ea9on.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14

OF the ballots cast at the meeting of
the electoral college Monday McKin-
ley received 271 and Bryan 176. The
votes of two states were divided. In
California Mckinley had eight elec-
toral votes and Bryan one; in Ken
lucky Bryan got one of the thirteen
electoral votes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-01-14
THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.

THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
The formal and constitutional cleo
tion of President and Vice President
of the United States took place Mon
day, January IL. On that day the
electors whom the people appointed
on November assembled in the var
ious State capitals throughout the
Union and there voted by ballot for
President and Vice President, one of
whom at least shall not be an inhab-
liant of the same State with them
selves.
During the recent campaign there
were frequent references to "the
electoral college," as the body that
would elect the President, and be-
cause of the use of this ambiguous
term there are many persons who
suppose that all the electors assem-
bled in one place to discharge this
duty. Nothing is further from the
truth. There is, in fact, not one cleo
toral college, but forty five, and each
convenes at its own State capital.
The thirty-six electors OF New York
met at Albany and voted for McKin-
ley and Hobart. The thirty-two cleo
tors of Pennsylvania met at Harris
burg and did the same. The twenty
four electors of Illinois met at SPRING
field and did the same. The thirteen
electors of Georgia met at Atlanta
and cast their votes for Bryan and
Sewau, and thirteen electors of Ken
lucky met at Frankfort and twelve of
them voted for Mckinley and Hobart
and one for Bryan and Sewall. The
seventeen electors in Missouri met in
Jefferson City and voted seventeen
for Bryan, thirteen for Sewau and
four for Watson, and 80 on in every
State, save that in few of the States
some of the electors voted for Thomas
E. Watson for Vice President instead
of for Sewall.
AS a record of their action, each
body of electors makes and signs three
certificates of the votes given by
them, one of which will be delivered
to the Judge of the United States Dis
trict Court, one will be sent by mail
to the Vice President of the United
States at Washington, and the other
delivered to the same official by
special messenger. Having perform
ed these duties each electoral college
expires.
The next act in the Presidential
drama occurs on the second Wednes-
day in February, when it is required
by law that Congress shall be in ses-
sion. Both houses assemble together
in the hall of the House of Represent
atives, and the President of the SEN
ate, who is the presiding officer of the
joint meeting, opens the electoral
votes in their presence.
Ample provisions are made for con-
tests, but as there are none in the
present election it is not necessary to
describe the proceedings in such cases.
The tellers declare the result, and
the President of the Senate announces
it, and that announcement is deemed
a sufficient declaration of the persons
elected President and Vice President
of the United States. No other no
tice is given to the persons SO elected,
and it becomes their business to be
present at the capitol in Washing
ton on the following 4th of March to
take the oath prescribed by the Con-
stitution and enter upon their duties.