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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
BURGLARS GET IN THEIR WORK
Several Houses We're Entered by
Thieves on Tuesday Night.

On Tuesday night several residences
in Mexico were entered by burglars.
Watches and q small sum of money
disappeared. The residence of Judge
Guthrie was entered and the thieves
got the Judges watch and $40 in
money and also got Butler Guthrie's
watch. Judge Guthrie had some two
or three hundred dollars of church
money, which he had put in the desk
that evening, and the burglars did not
find it. The residence of Robert Cal
houn was entered and his watch and
small change stolen. @. D. Turner
heard them entering into his house
and while he was getting his pistol
thew escaped.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
|RICHARDRYSDYE
w. r.. White,
Notice of Sale Under Deed o,
Trust.

WHEREAS, A. F. Fleet and Belle 8.
Fleet, his wife, by their deed of trust,
dated the Gath day of September, 1895,
and recorded in book 16, page 48s, In
the Recorders office of Audrain Coun-
ty, conveyed to the undersigned trus-
tee the following lands, to-wit:
Commence where the south line OF
the Boulevard intersects the west line
of Smith street, said point being fifty
feet west of the west line of lot six
co., block two (2) of Guthrie's Add.
ton to the City of Mexico, run thence
west along the south line of the
Boulevard 300 feet to a point for 1
beginning, thence west S25 feet, thence
south 1,056 feet, thence east 1926 feet,
thence north 1855 feet to the begin.
ming, containing twenty acres, more
or less, and being part of the north.
west fourth of the northwest quarter
of section 80, township 81, range .
west of the 9th p. m, excepting 3
strip 120 feet wide off of the west side
of said tract, subject, however, to
deeds of trust heretofore given by said
grantors to Southern Bank OF Mexico
and Mexico Savings Bank.
Which said conveyance was in trust
to secure the payment of certain
promissory notes in said deed describ-
ed; and, whereas, the said notes de-
scribed in said deed of trust remain
due and unpaid; now, therefore, ct
the request of the legal holders of said
notes and by authority of the provis-
ions of the said deed of trust afore-
said, will, on
Friday, the Fourteenth Day of May,
A. D., 1897,
at the east front door of the Court
House, in Mexico, Audrain County,
Missouri, between the hours of nine
O'Clock in the forenoon and O'Clock
In the afternoon of said day, sell the
above described real estate at public
vendue, to the highest bidder, for
cash, to satisfy said debt and the ex-
penses of executing said trust.
r. P. HOPKINS,
4.tds. Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

On the outside-that is the best
place to keep the huge, old-fashioned
pill Just as soon as you get 1t inside,
1t begins to trouble you. What's the
use of suffering with it, when you can
get more help from DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets?
These tiny, sugar coated granules
do you permanent good. They act
mildly and naturally, and there's nc
reaction afterward. Constipation, in
digestion, bilious attacks, and all de-
rangements Of the liver, stomach and
bowels are prevented, relieved and
permanently cured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Raised in Mexico.
From the Moberly Democrat.

From the MOberly Democrat.
Mayor w. P. Cave, who, on April 6,
was elected for second term as
Mayor of tho Magic City, was Dorm In
Mexico, Mo-, and came to Moberly In
1869. He was educated in the Mis-
souri, State University graduating in
the law class of 1888 and has been a
successful practitioner at the bar ever
since. Mr.. Cave has served three
terms as City Attorney, and in April,
1895, was chosen Mayor for his first
term. He has served the city both as
attorney and mayor in an able and
highly satisfactory manner. There
is no doubt that Moberly will be
guided safely over the rugged points
with Mr.. Cave at the helm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
died in M0herIv

J. W. Boatman died at the home
of his son, Clayborn, in Moberly or
Tuesday morning. He was the ia.
ther of W. N. Boatman, of this city
Deceased was sS years of age at the
time of his death and had been resi-
dent of Missouri for 30 years, having
removed to Howard county from Jes-
samine county, Kentucky, and about
40 years ago to his place, z miles from
Moberly, IN Randolph county. His
wife died about years ago.
There are eight children living;
they are Mrs. ]. W. Corner, of Mo-
berly, W. N. Boatman, of Mexico
Mrs. ]. w. Lonsley and Miss M. j
Boatman, of Milton, Randolph county
Samuel Boatman, of Roanoke, ]. W
Boatman, of Moberly, and Clayborr
Boatman, of Moberly.
Rays sarsaparilla makes red blood
d2W-W4w j. F. LLEwEuLYc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Last Sunday afternoon Rev. N. R
Pittman joined in marriage John
Moore and Miss Mary E. West. Both
the bride and the groom are deaf and
dumb. The wedding ceremony was
performed at the residence of MIR.
Niles, who is also deaf and dumb
Only few persons were present. 1t
was very quiet wedding. The minis
ter had the questions written and
presented them to the couple. In
response to the first question they
joined right hands. In response to
the second they signed their names.
Then the minister handed to them
the declaration that they were legally
married, husband and wife. This
declaration was accompanied by a
written benediction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Information About Greece.
1t has a population of 2,1S7, ,20s.

1t has population of 2,1s7 ,2Os.
1t is called ''Hellas" by its people.
The mean temperature of Greece is
"a degrees Fahrenheit.
No part ofGreece is forty miles from
the sea or ten miles from the hills.
About one-half of the population
are agriculturists and shepherds.
1t has an area of "a, ,s77 square miles.
1t is the only country in the world
whose armies are provided with the
Gras guns and paper covered cart
ridges.
The Greek flag is white cross on
blue ground-the Bavarian colors and
the Greek cross.
Greece is more thickIy populated
than any other country in Europe,
with the exception of Sweden and
Prussia. ......
1t has few--tvers and many hills.
Mons Of the former is navigable. and
many of the latter are fortified.
Its present boundary limits were
determined by an arrangement
among Great Britain, France, Russia
and Turkey, concluded at Constanti-
nople on July 81, 1882.
Only about 70, 900 OF the 1nnapitarts
speak any other language than Greek,
and only about 10000 profess any re-
ligion other than the orthodox.
The chief characteristics of the av-
erage Greek are his inquisitiveness,
fondness for excitement, love of dis
cussion, desire for knowledge, an ap-
titude for learning and aggressive
patriotism.
The climate has two striking pecu-
liarites-the heat In summer and the
cold in winter are far more intense
than those Of any other country in
the world lying in the same latitude.
Cell once remarked that in travelling
through the Morea in March he found
'tsummer in Messenia, spring in La
coma and winter in Arcadia, without
having moved beyond radius of fifty
miles.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

WEST VIRGINIA comes to the front
with the most advanced case of new
woman. A girl who was but eighteen
years of age has been arrested for il
legal voting. Nothing but desire to
usurp the sphere of man would induce
a woman to try to make herself ap-
pear older than she really is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

MISSOURI spent more than $4,000, :
600 in educating the 63i, ,s6s pupils en-
rolled in her public schools last year,
paying an average salary of s45 a
month to 14,s44 teachers, 73o Of whom
are colored. The school houses in
the state number 10,076, and their
value is approximated at trifie over
S15,OOO, 900.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Stock ShinmautS.

The shipments of stock made from
this point during the past week are as
follows:
On the Goth, Lee & Hisey, car of
horses to Chicago.
On the 21st, ]. A. Spangler, a car of
horses to Lathrop, Mo.
On the 22nd, Wallace & Wood, car
of hogs to St. Louis.
T.. J. Gibson & Co., a car of eggs to
Chicago.
A. B. Kidwell, two cars of sheep to
Chicago.
On the 23rd, T. j. Gibson & Co., a
car of dressed poultry and eggs to
Philadelphia.
On the oath, T. ]. Gibson & Co., 400
cases Of eggs to Chicago.
On the 26th, Conrad Schultz, a car
of cattle to East st. Louis.
]. M. Overfelt, two cars of sheep
to Chicago.
On the 9th, Lewis, johnson & Co.,
a car of hogs to East st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
STOCK SALES.

J. R. Brown, auctioneer, made the
following sales on the 18th for T. H.
Jones:
To Marion Barnes, 81 calves at $22.-
so; R. M. Price, 20 head yearlings, at
$3.50.
To ]. W.Brown, 2-year-old steers,
at $Sl. .25.
To R. r. Arnold, one Hereford COW
and calf, $65, and one heifer S33.
To George Brown, one yearling
steer, $33, and % head steer calves, at
$26.
To ]. E. Ross, one cow and calf,
S4s.50.
To @. F. CLARK, calves, at $40.
To James Yeager, 81 steer calves, al
s2s.5O.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

A LETTER from a gentleman in
Havana says: 81 am long on informa-
tion but short on conclusions about
Cuba. This seems to be a war in
which fighting cuts no figure. Every
body is getting sick OF it. There
ought to be an end to 1t. The chief
sufferers are about $50, 900 poor peo-
pie who have tried to keep out OF
sight OF blood-letting and to mind
their own business. These pacificos
are beginning to die of starvation.
They will 60 like sheep in plague
before the summer Is over. They
have been driven from their homes
and crowded into the garrisoned
towns. Before the summer is over
something viii have to be done in the
name Of humanity for these unfortun-
ates. That is about the only settled
conviction have about Cuba. There
are many people here looking for
some kind Of settlement OF this affair
through Minister Dupuy de LONE and
the United States. Faith In Weyler
has been lost and the Spanish resi-
dents are turning against him in a
surprising manner"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
The Latest Authentic News About
the Airship-

sAo xlAA oAkps
The latest tidings of the airship
comes from Cripple Creek. On Sun
day James Graham, of that town,
found sardine box containing pa.
per addressed to "Whoever finds the
note" In the note three nsn.es are
given as belonging to the persons who
comprise the overweight portion OF
the ships cargo. 1t states further that
the trio are entirely out of water; and
Mr.. Graham fears, judging from the
character of the box found, they may
also be out or sarumes. AT any rate,
the whole document indicates that
the aerial sailors are very much
"down in the mouth" and that their
craft manifests absolutely no DISPOSE
ton to return to terra flrma during
the present season.
After reading the note, says the re-
port, MIR. Graham Immediately sur
veyed the heavens as far as the eye
could reach, and thought he perceived
a bright speck above Mount Pisgah.
1t was, he thinks, about $3.50 feet
above him and, therefore, too high
for the Volunteer Hose Company No.
8 to throw any water to the sufferers.
Twas impossible to toss them a box
of sardines.
Ali that happened a week ago, and
the airship was bound west when last
seen. There is every reason to be-
lieve, therefore, that in day or two
we shall hear from some place further
in the west that the navigators have
dropped overheard memorandum
describing the luxury of felt hats and
fried boot tops as articles of food.
But, after all, why do these aero
nauts stay SO long isolated from the
common people? Why don't they
puncture their tire and come down to
earth?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
To NV Old Friends.

1t has been rumored that am un-
able to attend to business on account
of my long illness. am Ill, but my
daughter, Mrs. Mamie Craig, ia q
Notary Public, and will attend to my
business for me promptly, at my
home. Iwould be glad to see all my
old pension claimants the 4th Of
May or soon thereafter. have
done good service for many Of you In
the pas, and now you can do me good
service by bringing your vouchers to
me. Respectfully,
d3t-w1t JOHN p, CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
It Gives Warning

that there's trouble ahead-if you're
getting thin. 1t shows that your
blood is impoverished, and your or
gans deranged, SO that whatever you
eat fails to properly nourish you. Just
as long as you remain in this condi-
ton, consumption, pneumonia, and
other dangerous diseases are likely to
fasten upon you. You should build
yourself up with DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Purify and en-
rich the blood, rouse every organ in
to natural action, and build up healthy,
wholesome flesh,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

DIR. HUNTER, having published a
card Withdrawing from the Kentucky
senatorial race, Corbett might now
write a polite note withdrawing from
the Carson contest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

NStiSe vi final settlement.
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement OF the estate of John q.
Wiihey, deceased, will be made at the
may term of the Probate Court Of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in May, 1897.
j. r. JOHNSON,
I'd Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice of Final settlsmant

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement OF the estate of B. 8.
Ilpton, deceased, will be made at the
May term OF the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
az Mexico, MO-, on the second Monday
in May, 1897.
j. T. WILLIAMS,
td Public Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

A LETTER from Congressman
Champ Clark to one of his consti.a.
ents defines the Ninth district Repre-
sentative,s views on pensions as fol-
lows:
ssSome Republicans seem to think
that an old soldier need not apply to
a Democratic Congressman for help
This Is not true. / am not in favor oi
pensioning unworthy claimants, but
am honestly in favor of granting an
adequate pension to every man who
suffers from disease contracted, OF
wounds inflicted, in the service Of his
country, and of pensloning the wild
ows and orphans of all who died that
the American republic might live. No
other policy will do for a country
who depends on volunteer soldiers to
fight her battles. came to Congress
not merely to represent Democrats
but to represent my constituents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
new SAILORS
99C.

Don't buy your spring Or sum-
mer Hat before you see Hall's
line. He can show you the new
styles, up : to = date trimmings
and the lowest priced for the
best quality.
See our Ribbons, Veilings,
Baby Caps, Leghorns, Umbrel-
las, Parasols, Fans, &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
The Cuban Situation

Is still uncertain. No uncertainty
in buying one OF Pasqueth's own make
team harness. They have caught up
on orders and can supply them
promptly. An elegant line of collars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

READ the advertisements in the
Mexico Daily and Weekly LEDGER. 1t
will pay you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Upon the application of L. P. Orig
Ter at Montgomery City on Tuesday
JudgeHughes granted temporary in
junction restraining the city of Mexi-
co from opening an alley through
block 10, original Mexico, between
the properties Of Mrs. Crigler and K
II. Allen.
This matter will come up before the
June term of Circuit Court and hoi
fight will result.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

1T seems very queer to read that a
steamboat has been placed upon the
River Jordan, which makes the voy-
age from the Dead Sea to the Sea of
Galilee in five hours. This is the
latest addition to the progressive in
stitutions in the Holy Land. Where
steamboats, and railroads have gone,
however, poetry and sentiment are
usually killed. 1t is said in the same
newspaper that four Hebrew families
have recently settled in Jericho and
are cultivating the land, which is irri-
gated from the Jordan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice Of PinaI Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement OF the estate Of A. G. Guth-
re, deceased, win be made at the
may term of the Probate Court Of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, On the second Mon
day in May, 1897.
j. A. GUTHRIE,
10 Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice Of Final settlement

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement OF the estate of Temple
Wayne, deceased, will be made at The
May term of the Probate Court Of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second MONDAY
in May, 1897.
w. A. & J. ii. WAYNE,
10 Executors. \
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE sudden jump in wheat, caused
by the Greece. Turkish war, shows
that it is q bad wind that blows no one
good. This Is but the natural effect of
foreign war, but it is believed that
the rise will not be permanent. 1t is
certain that during the Franco-P Pruss-
ian war, after the first jump in wheat
it fell back to the normal market and
remained there. or course, the prices
Of cereals have been very low in this
country for some time, and the in
creased worth has only been occas-
ioned by the short crops abroad. There
is, 1t Is believed, most excellent
prospect for good prices for wheat all
this year, and farmers who have a
good crop coming will undoubtedly
reap q very rich reward for their la
bor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final
5ettiement OF the estate of DIR. E. X.
douglass, deceased, will be made at
the may term OF the Probate Court Of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at mexico, Mo, on the second Mon
day In May, 1897.
w. F. TAYLOR,
tu Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

The following headlines cover the
late returns from the war: Athens
Aflame-Arms seized by Revolution
aTy Party, who threaten to depose the
King-Army. to be reorganized and a
Cabinet chosen by Parliament
Athenians incensed at their Ruler on
account of the retreat-Great powers
comforting, with view to investiga-
tion-Hellenic War-Ships near Salo-
MICA and a sea fight expected-Greek
advance into Epirus suspended
Turks marching against Volo-Osman
Pasha called back-Dispatch received
in London says King George may be
deposed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice of Final SettIemsnt

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of /. H. Brat
ton, deceased, will be made at the
May term of the Probate Court OF
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo, on the second Monday
in May, 1897.
j. I. WILLIAMS,
I'd Public Administrators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE Turks apparently are finding
out that there is a difference between
q massacre in Armenia and war in
Greece,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

No ONE can fail to admire the heroic
light made by the people of New Or
leans and Louisiana adjacent to the
levees, against that powerful monster,
the food Of the Mississippi River. AS
the danger has increased the courage
Of the people has risen with the food,
and so far the victory has been with
the indomitable and persevering in
habitants. 1t would be sad indeed if,
after all their labor, expense, anxiety
and worry, they should not be able to
preserve their levees against the
flood. A few more days and it is be-
ieved the danger will be past.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

JOE P. JOHNSTON, the well known
and popular chief of st. Louis post
office inspectors, has been transferred
to New Orleans by order of the Post
Office Department at Washington and
Geo. A. Dice, of New Orleans, will
take Mr.. Johnston's place at st. Louis.
Mr.. Johnston's many friends will
regret his transfer from this state.
He is one of the very best and most
competent inspectors in the govern
ment service. Col. Johnston's tenn
porary absence from Missouri does
not meanthat he will lose his citizen
ship in this State. Joe Johnston is a
Missourian and you will find him to
the front in this State some day soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Notice Of Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of T. H.
Waters, deceased, will be made at the
May term of the Probate Court of
Audrain County, Missouri, to be held
at Mexico, Mo-, on the second Monday
in May, 1897.
M. l.. WATERS,
I'd Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

TILE fine horses in Mexico this week
reminds Us that 1t IL time something
was being done toward having fair
next fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Poisons engendered by food fer
menting in dyspeptic stomach are
the direct cause rheumatism, gout,
bronchitis, liver and kidney COM
plants, asthma, pneumonia and many
nervous ailments.
The results are prevented by the
use of the Shaker Digestive Cordial, a
remedy discovered and prepared by
the Shakers of Mount Lebanon, N. Y.
1t is in itself food and has power to
digest other food taken aoith it. Thus
it rests the diseased stomach and
finally masters the worst cases of dys-
pepsia. 1t acts promptly and fresh
strength and increase of weight soon
follows. The first dose, taken imme-
diately after eating, abates the pam
and distress 80 dreaded by dyspeptics.
Trial bottIes-enough to prove it's
merit-10 cents.
LaxOI ia the best medicine for chill
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

IT is impossible for Greece to whip
Turkey but the brave little country is
putting up a noble fight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

PRICKLY ASH BrrrERs cures the
kidneys, regulates the liver, tones up
the stomach and purfies the bowels.
Sold by G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Miss Leila Pearson, of Laddonia,
who has been the guest of the Misses
Pitcher for several days, returned
home to-day, accompanied by Mrs.
Marx piichor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
PREACHER BRAVES FLOODS.
Rev. s. P. Pollard, Baptist, Delivers
Sermon With Water Dripping
From His Clothes.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, April 23.-Rev. s.
H. Pollard preached at the Mount
Zion Baptist Church in this county
last night with his clothing so wet
that streams of water trickled from
the pulpit.
He drove to the church In a buggy
and when he reached Cedar Greek he
found it raging torrent. Rev. Pol
lard rolled up his trousers, stood on
the seat and drove In. At times his
horse was hardly able to keep his nose
above the water, and the buggy was
completely out of sight, while the
preacher stood in water up to his
knees.
wh1n no ~soohod tho church ne
said that a Baptist should not fear
water.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
DON'T be a pessimist.

MEXICO should have big fair next
fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Admlnistrator's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate Of
Mrs. Sarah Vanvactor, deceased, were
granted the undersigned by the Pro-
bate Court of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,, bearing date November is, 1895.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the administers
tor within one year after date of grant
ing letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate, and
II such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they will be
forever barred.
L. VANVACTOR,
2-4t. Admin;atrotor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Advertised Letters.


List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending May 1, 1897, which if moi
called for in thirty days will be sent te
the Dead Letter Office at Washington
Persons calling for letters in this list
will please say "advertised:
Mary Bridgford, G. D. Dye, James
Elliott, VIM. 5atewood, Mrs. Mary
Holloway, Lee Lesly, Tom Lizard,
Mrs. M. M. Lewis, Lueann Logan,
Mrs. ]. P. Moore, A. W. Parsons,
Sara Ann Simmons, Mrs. J. F. Stron-
berg, ]. W. Sanders, Milton Thomas,
Berry McCarney. LUKE MORRIS,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

THE latest message is that the Maid
of Athens has enlisted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

Lafe Newkirk has returned from
Kansas City, where he bought stock
cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29

@. A. Witherspoon and family are
in Kentucky on visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-04-29
Administrators Notice,

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate OF
Hardy Hurdle, deceased, were granted
the undersigned by the Probate Court
of Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date April ii, 1897.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the administers.
tor within one year after date Of
granting letters, or they may be pre-.
cluded from any benefit of such estate,
and If such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date they
will be forever barred.
F. R. JESSE,
4-4t. Administrator,