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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25
A Certificate
of Purchase
Entities the holder to ONE COUNT
in our grand
Customers Premium
PPiZG,DisIIibu6Ol.

ExPLANATIoN-One of these certifi-
Gates will be given with every so cents
worth of goods bought at our store.
Prizes will be awarded to the persons
who present the greatest number of
certificates up to the date mentioned
below.
RULE-The name of the buyer must
be endorsed on the back of each GER
tificate. Certificates must be put in an
envelope marked with the name of the
buyer and the total number enclosed,
and sent in not later than the day mem
ton. Envelopes containing certii-
Gates endorsed by two persons will
not be counted az one lot.
Certificates must be sent in by Dec.
81. Prizes will be awarded Jan. 1, 1898.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

FnIEY and Hanna and the rest of
the bosses are passing away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

COUNTY CLERK ]. 8. SNIDow, Street
Commissioner David owen and r. M.
White returned from st. Louis last
night where they had been attending
the Good Roads Convention. The
Convention was attended by represent
alive men from all parts of Missouri
and there ID no question but good re-
suits will follow. County Clerk Sni-
dow's Idea of having an organizer in
each district was adopted. The officers
and organizers are men who will give
the matter their careful attention.
Our people are all interested in good
roads and there is no question but
legislation along this line will be
secured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25
Fight Your Enemy and Not Each
Other.

Sam Cook and Bob White are again
hammering at each other, and with
increased virulence. Bob White is too
good a Democrat to be read out of the
party of hand, and Mr. Cook will not
add to his prestige by keeping up the
fight. What Democrats should do is
to fight their enemies, not each other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

Corner Lot for Trade.
have q good corner lot which ! will
trade for live stock.
d4t-w1t. B. r.. MIDDLETON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

THE st. Louis Republic, in closing a
very strong editorial, asks:
''Car 1t be that the honor and OPP
portunity of a public trust, after
deteriorating into a struggle for plum
der, have become a mere medium of
trade and barter? Has the noble
profession Of statesmanship given
way to the mercantile ends of poll
tics, and are its professors "gone into
trade" for what there Ia in it?"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25
20 CTS. GIVEN avn

Cut this out, write your name scos |
ink and take it to the druggist named y
and he will give you a &c bottle ofDf. q
yer's Family Cure for Sc. Family Cane1
all forms OF kidney difficulties, puaet Z
muddy complexion, makes sailov mi n
skin white, cures water-brash, cnres ~
stomach and liver, cures constipation
Chas. A. Buckner, Pharmaclt
Mexico, Misseaff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

THE North Missouri Academy and
Institution of Music, Art, Elocution,
Physical Culture, Business and Short
hand, a military school for boys, has
issued a neat and tasty circular ex-
planning the advantages of that insti-
tuition, which Is located at Salisbury,
Mo. O. O. Briggs and B. F. Heaton
are principals and have reason to be
proud of the uccess of the institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

THE Triple Alliance Insurance Com
pany, after declaring a dividend of 30
per cent in favor Of the holders of
some thirty death claims, has ceased
operations. This order was organized
by E. N. Bonfils, now of Denver,
formerly of Troy, Lincoln county,
Mo. Quite a number of Mexico peo-
pie carried insurance in this organi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25

To be given to the three persons presenting
the greatest number of certificates bearing
their namaS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-11-25
The Advantages.

we would not be doing justice to ourselves or the public
should we keep silent and leave unsaid the facts that make
this the CLOTHING HOUSE in Mexico. The
advantages we offer are SO numerous and so powerful that it is
the highest OF folly to disregard our invitation to investigate
and share in the benefits we offer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
THE REAL WIDOW BROWN"
POli's Wonderland Theatnr.

A ride with the great American bio graph over the West Shore road and through the Haverstraw tunnel can be experienced four times daily at the Wonderland theater this week. It is the real thing and for a sensation caps the climax of startling effects pro- duced by the wonderful machine 9th CT views to the number of fourteen are shown, timely and excellent. A charm ing scene is Christmas Morning, ,' showing the delighted youngsters find eQl :sneIO BluBS UOIJ slJ!5 7ql 5u! merry -go-'round, the steeplechase course, the capture of burglar by wide-awake tots, the pillow fight and the reverse and the big Hartford motor fire engine going to a fire, lickety- split, are some of the offerings.
 The vaudeville show attending is worthy of the highest praise. It is a personally selected bill from star sue cesses in New York, and includes Sam and Kittie Morton. Post and Clinton, the Murray brothers, the three Sisters Helston, Lavender and Tomson. Mack ie and Walker and Jerome and Alexis. Prices 10 and 20 cents; ladies in the af- ternoOn 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
OTHER LAMPS
Toys, Dolls, Games

No larger and certainly no better stock of Toys and Christmas Goods was ever gathered than is contained within the walls of the Home of Santa Claus. Do not miss seeing them. Climbing Monkey. Steamboats. House Chimes. Stove Sets. Engine and Cars. Sulky Carts. Coal Carts.
 Drivers-19c, 25c, 39c, soc 75c and $1.00 Roller Chimes. Humming Tops. Pianos. Steamships. Doll Trunks. Ten Pins 15c 25c.
 Play Houses Mechanical Toys. Tool Chests. Work Boxes. Children's Desks. Skin Horses Fine Rocking Horses, soc to $7.5O. Metalophones. Musical Tops. Rattles Rubber Balls. Magic Lanterns. Surprise Boxes. Great Pillow and Klondyke Games. 25c to S5c.
 Black Boards. Express Wagons. Rocking Chairs. Shoo Flies. Skin Horses on Wheels. Sleds. Great Game Bargains, 5c to $1O0. Kitchens. Paint Boxes. Drawing States. Soldiers. Noah's Arks. Blocks. Bud Toys. Do not forget the children's Picture Books and Games.
 Fish Ponds.
 Yale and Princeton Football. Hunting the'Tiger. Messenger Boy. Commercial Traveller. Bicycle Race. Every person wants to.
 Parlor Football. Letter Carrier. Home Baseball. Christmas Goose. Trilby. Kilb.
 You will find here the best for the money.
 Ten Pins. Trick Boxes. Steeple Chase. Across the Sea. Karoma. Cents Bomcetelle. Hundreds of games for your inspec- tion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS COAL FUND.

During Thanksgiving week, through the benevolence of charitable people, the Organized Charities association was able to furnish coal to many poor fam flies which was greatly appreciated.
 As the season advances the call for fuel increases, and the association will be very glad to act as the agent of kind hearted people who desire to assist the unfortunates.
 The giving of fuel supplies has been a speciality of this association for several years, as it furnishes a lasting souvenir of the season, and is not likely to be duplicated, as are dinners, toys, etc.
 In anticipation of donations twenty half tons of coal have been sent out, and more are to follow as the need de- velops.
 Contributions of any amount will be gratefully acknowledged by the agent s. o. Preston, 200 Orange street, and used for the purpose named, unless otherwise designated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
VENTILATION OF OFFICERS

At the Grace NJ. E. Church of the ofheers of the Epworth League Last Night Short Address by the Pastor.
 The installation of the officers ol Ep- worth league connected with the Grace Methodist Episcopal church took place last night in the audience room of the church. The meeting was opened with an address by the Rev. Dr. Chadwick, during which he stated the purpose of the league and it's work, and what it had done during the past years, He called upon all the younger members of the church to join and work hard to make it a success. After this he in- stalled the following officers, before naming the office making short charge to each. To George w. Rox- bury, the president, he presented the charter of the chapter. The list of off cers is as follows:
 President-George w, Roxbury.
 First vice president-Ernest Buttery
 Second vice president-Miss Hattie Hawkins.
 Third vice president-E. Frank Cory
 Fourth vice president-NIiss Minnie Kennison.
 Secretary-Miss Jessie Holt.
 Treasurer-James w. Winans.
 President of the Junior league-Miss Chadwick.
 The meeting was closed with a short prayer and a song.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Mems Handkerchiefs

White and colored borders, mems H. s. Handkerchiefs. Over 1000 dozen to sell at 5c each.
 Others ask for same patterns 10c. MEMS
 Hand made Initial Handkerchiefs, fine large letters, splendid value, at 12 l2c each. MEMS ALL LINEN H'DK'FS,
 Better than any sold in this city at Poe. We offer at 17c each.
 Other grades equally as cheap in Mems Handkerchiefs from 10c to 25c each.
 Our Mems Japanese Silk Initial Hand lerchefs at 25c each. AS good as sold in this city at S9c.
 Others at 39c and soc. MEMS SILK MUFFLERS.
 POO dozen will be sold in the next five days regardless of cost owing to the warm weather.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Handkerchiefs

The New Haven Handkerchief Store both the name and the distinction be- long to us and has for many years. Probably we have retailed in the last F years more handkerchiefs than any three stores in this city put together. Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers will tell you so. The people know it and our sales show it. But what we desire to impress on your mind Dear Reader" is this fact: We have the most perfect assortment of handkerchiefs that you ever saw. The quality and designs are better than you can get elsewhere, while the prices are almost half in many in- stances. Comparison is your shield. It also protects us and doubles our busi- ness.
 800 DOZEN
 Ladies' Handkerchiefs' at Sc each.
 Including Initials, plain H. L. and colored borders.
 1 00O DOZEN
 Ladies' Swiss and Linen, Embroidered Handkerchefs. These comprise the most superb assortment of patterns we ever introduced More than 2-3 of these designs and qualities are sold in other dry goods stores at 25c each; while our price is only 12 1-2c each.
 WE OFFER
 The best ladies' all linen hand em- brodered initial Handkerchiefs in New Haven at 12 1-2c each in half dozen boxes
 ANOTHER LOT
 Ladies' all Linen Initial Handker- chiefs, in half dozen boxes, at 25c each. 1900 DOZEN
 Ladies' all linen Hemstitched and scolloped edges, hand embroidered handkerchiefs. These lots comprise the grandest offerings we ever presented to the public. Not handkerchief in the lot but what is cheap at soc. Not a store which claims to have any kind of | an assortment but what retail these at Soc
 | While they last, our price 25c each. And guarantee you never got a better | bargain. | 90 DOZEN i Ladies' fine hand embroidered pure l linen scolloped edge handkerchiefs in other dry goods stores can you match | them under 75c You may find some | that mistake the price, but the quality | is lacking. While they last, 39c each. | WE ALSO
 Show magnificent lot of ladies' beautiful embroidered handkerchiefs from soc to $300 each. Just Half Price.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20

the scenes of which are laid in the south in the early portion of the pres ent century, will be presented at the Hyperion theater on Christmas night by that fine actor and amiable gentle man, William H. Crane. The play shows MT Crane in part that fits him like glove. As Major Richard Fair fax he is pompous, the possessor of an almost ungovernable temper, full of bluster and proud of the fact that his ancestors were among the first settlers in this country. In the presentation of the play here MT. Crane will be sup ported by an exceptionally strong com pany A special matinee of "The Sena- tor will open the comedian's engage ment. Sale of seats opens Wednesday. Prices 50 cents, 75 cents, $1 and s1.5O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
AT TVO MEALS.
Some Suggestions About Food to be Used
 Twice a Day.

Twice Day.
 Few people understand the real facts about the Cerael Coffee that is so wide 1y used nowadays. Some who made trial of Postum in it's early existence were disappointed at the flavor upon trial preparation and abandoned it, but those who learned the secret of it's preparation for the table, discovered that a most delicious beverage was the result of continuous boiling 15 or 20 minutes after boiling commences.
 The food value in Postum is extraor- dInary and its continuous use will de- yelope sturdy and healthy adults or children where heretofore 0 condition of seni-invalidism may have existed, caus- ed by the daily drugging of coffee.
 Some are more susceptible to the ef- feet of coffee on the heart, stomach and nerves, than others.
 But few exist who will not find a sturdy and steady growth towards ab- solute and perfect health, by the use of Posturn Food Coffee and entire wheat bread or wheat or oats, for at least two of the meals each day.
 test is the surest and most satis- factory method of obtaining the facts for each individual.
 Those who have not been successful in making good Postum will find the new directions on package, will insure perfect work in preparation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Books

Great Holiday Display, main floor and basement.
 TOY PAPER BOOKS,
 Handsomely Autographed inside and out, publishers price 10c. Our price Be- TOY PAPER BOOKS.
 Special lot large size fancy or regu- lar shapes, elegantly Autographed cov- CTS and pages; publishers price 25c. Our price 10c. BOARD COVERED BOOKS,
 Large size. very good lithographing, good titles; publishers price soc. Our price 15c. HEAVY BOARD COVERED Books, popular titles, excellent paper, good type, Father Christmas" St. Nicholas Series" "ChatterbOx" regular price, small size, 25c, large size, 75c. Our price only 10c and 25c.
 4,000 STANDARD NOVELS,
 Best authors, well bound, good paper and type; publishers price for these 25c , each Our price this week 10c. 2,0OO STANDARD NOVELS, Handsomely bound; publishers price 50. Our price, 19c. ?. 800 STANDARD NOVELS, Handsomely bound; publishers price 75c. Ours 2oc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Special Offerings in POcketbooks

And Purses. Over 300 dozen arrived late. Manufacturer allowed us avery liberal discount, so that in the follow ing five days you can buy soc books for 25c, 75c books for 39c and $1OO books for 69c and $1.50 books for $1.00. Purses. Pocketbooks Wallets and hundreds of pretty leather novelties for 25c.
 Ladies' Garters, in pretty glass box, at 25c. Ladies Back Combs, Side Combs, Pompadour Combs and Shell Hair Pins -lafge assortment. AtOmizers, latest style from 25c. Celluloid Goods finest quality, in be- wildering display, from 25c. Ladies' Shopping Bags-Large and finely selected stock of Shopping Bags in latest styles; 59c quality for 25c; 69c quality for 49c; S9c quality for 69c. Chatelaine Bags, special offerings; soc quality for 29c and S9c quality we offer for 49c.
 Boston Bags, latest styles, 49c, 69c and S9c.
 Cashmere Silk and Satin Shopping Bags from 39c each.
  10c, 15c and 25c. Tooth Brushes, iron handles, 5c. Hair Brushes, soc quality, for 25c. Silver Mounted Hair Brushes, Hat Brushes, Whisk Brooms, Brush and Comb Sets, Toilet Sets etc., unlimited display Ladies' Hose Supporters, with and | without satin belt, from 25c. | FEATHER BOAS. Select assortment from 59c. See our display of Handkerchiefs and | Glove Boxes, Work Boxes, Shaving Sets, Manicure Sets, Photograph Boxes, | etc. Perfume and Toilet Water, standard | qualities.
 Bradley's, Browns and Colgate's, in | pretty boxes, 1Oc, 19c, 25c, 39c, 49c, 75c and 9Sc. Pretty Iron bed containing twins. Yellow Kids, large size, only 25c. Bargain table beats it's record; see the display at 10c, 19c and 25c. | Large stock of Plush Goods in pretty
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
ENTERTIIN N F NTS,
Hyperion Theater.
ANTHONY HOPE TONIGHT.

ANTHONY HOPE TONIGHT.
 Anthony Hope will give readings at the Hyperion tonight There has been a large advance sale of seats, which in dicates a packed house. The following is from Chauncey M. Depew's address of welcome to Anthony Hope by the Lotos club, New York: we welcome Anthony Hope because his writings have given us pleasure and instruction. For our time the novel must give us a sensation or paint us picture. Kings ley did not preach, but 'Hypatia' and Westward Ho' are the most eloquent of sermons. The two great novels of the years are pictures, but they tell the lesson of faith and heroism, they teach the story of fidelity and patriotism thousand times better than any of the romances which weary us of reform. refer to Quo Vadls' and Mark Twain's Joan of Arc' Anthony Hope deserves our gratitude, and has won our well come for giving a fresh and delightful impetus to our circulation and vibra- tion to our gray matter by The Pris- oner of Zenda,' and causing us to see the foibles of society and the holes in our own moral and mental anatomy by . The Dolly Dialogues
 Mark Twain in London and Antho- ny Hope in New York are each at home and in their own country masters or the same globe-encircling English tongue. They appeal to the same audi ences and they and their contempora- ries are the real ambassadors between the peoples of the United States and Great Britain. the living apostles of peace and progress, the humanity brotherhood and civilization of the En- glish-speaking world"
 Sale of seats now open. Regular prices. -
 DOROTHY MORTON.
 The Hyperion will on tomorrow eve ming be occupied by Dorothy Morton and her own company in the new and successful comedy, Miss Brevity of Hong Kong" This lovely singer has rapidlv attained a leading position in the comic opera world, and she had Messrs. Fowler and Wilson make Miss Rrevitv of Hong Kong" to order for her and in this she has made the sue cess of her career, which is saying a great deal when her past laurels. won in "The Fencing Master" ''The Wizard of the Nile" and in Augustin Daily production of "The Geisha," are consid- cred. Sale of seats now open. Regu- lar prices.
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
 "A Virginia Courtship,' a comedy
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Dress Goods

Instead of waiting until January we have marked our dress goods now to prices that must be interesting to those who want to buy new dress and those who would like to give a new dress as Xmas gift. Nothing would be more acceptable, we think. OVER 500
 New Fall Dress Patterns at your mercy. 75c, S1.15, $1.25, s1.75, $2.15 $2.45, $2.75, $2.95, $3.15, $345 and up to $6.45. You cannot possibly under the present U. s. laws get equal value again. RARE BARGAINS
 In Palids and Checks, from F 1-2c to 75c yard.
 VELOUR PLAIDS.
 Choice colors, marked down from 75c to 49c yard. SPECIAL IN
 Storm Serges, navy and black, 54-inch wide at 47c yard.
 s1.25 and $1.5O Novelties marked now 75c yard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Smoking Jackets

Is there anything more comfortable and homelike than a Smoking Jacket? We took great pains this year to inn. port some of the latest Paris and Ber- lin ideas and London designs. You'll find them handsome and inexpensive Our sales far exceed our expectation. and there can't be doubt but our ut- tie prices cause all this gain. Prices range from $2.98 up to $22.50.
 Undoubtedly 10 to 30 per cent. under all other dealers. FRINGED SET,
 Colored and white border, Doylies to. match.
 $500 set, size Sx10, now $1.98.
 $4.00 set, size Sx12, now $2.75.
 These lots are sold less than cost:
 Sx4 Table Cloths at 49c, 75c, $1.15. $1.25.
 sxlO, 59c, s1.oo, s1.25, $1.5O.
 8x12, $1.25 $1.69, $1.75 $2.25. T E,,l
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Table Linens

Magnificent assortment of the ohoic- est Irish and Scotch and German Lin- ents, sets and by the yard. HEMSTITCHED SETS,
 With Hemstitched Napkins to match. $1O.5O set, size Sx10, now $500. $12.OO set, size Sx12, now $S75. S14.00 set, size Sx14, now S9.75. HEMSTITCHED SETS,
 Hemstitched Napkins to matchs $7.50 set, size 8x4, $5.75 set. $500 set. size Sx10, s6.5O set. $10.5O set, size Sx12, $7.0O set. KNOTTED FRINGE
 And Open-work Sets, Doylies to match.
 s950 set, size SKIP, now s6.75 set. $10.5O set, size SKI, now $7.50 set. $11.5O set, size Sx16, now $S.25 set FRINGED SETS,
 Doylies to match.
 $500 set, size Sx10, now s3.50. s575 set, size Sx10, now s3.75. Very cheap.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
DoRsCHT LODGE CONCERT.

The second concert of the season was given by the members of porscht Con- cert society in Gerrnania hall last night The society was assisted by Miss M. s. Gallagher, harpist. The programme in cluded selections by Miss Gallagher the trombone quartette, Messrs. Hoare, Daniels, Bodwell and Moxley, and by the string orchestra. There was large attendance and all present greatly en- joyed the concert. As usual Professor Fichtl directed the orchestra, and nc little credit is due him for the excellent standing that the orchestra has obtain. ed through his efforts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
LETTER TO MIR. BUNNELL.

The following letter from Joseph Brooks, manager for w. H. Crane speaks for itself:
 Buffalo, Ne Y, Dec. IS, 1897. G. B. Bunnell, Esq:
 Dear Sir-Your note of request, back ed up by so many of your best citizens is received and duly considered by my self and Mr. Crane. Yes, we will makt an exception, and as MT. Crane has no been seen in "The Senator" for so Ions we will give "The Senator for tn Christmas matinee at your theate with all the scenery and accessories Go ahead and announce Senator matinee. Very truly yours,
 JOSEPH BROOKS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Dolls

Big Dolls, Little Dolls.
 Dolls both fat and lean,
 Dolls of any kind and size.
 The prettiest ever seen.
 Ask particularly for the Kid Body Dolls we are selling at 25c. Big bar gain.
 Very small dolls at 5c.
 Pretty dress dolls at 10c. STYLISH DOLLS,
 Bisque faces, curly hair, hat, dress, boots, stockings complete, 25c. 17-INCH KID BODY DOLLS,
 Fine Bisque face and hands, shoes and stockings, regular price for this style is 39c. Our price, 25c. LARGE PRETTY DOLL,
 Kid body, Bisque face, hands and arms, jointed and well made; sold in store at S5c. Our price this week will be 49c.
 HANDSOME DOLLS,
 Blondes or Brunettes, curly hair, nov ing eyes, shoes and stockings, imported to sell at $1. 50 only 9Sc. FRENCH JOINTED DOLLS,
 Nicely dressed, moving eyes and fine hair, worth fully $200, only $1S9.
 Beautiful faces, moving eyes, wrist and knee joints, curly hair, shoes and stockings, worth $275. Our price $1.75.
 Dolls shoes and stockings, and 1Oc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Mems Furnishings

5000 MEMS
 Neckties, all styles, worth 5oc, going at 25c each. 2,000 MEMS
 Neckties, all styles, worth $1.O0, going at soc each. ALSO,
 The most appropriate offerings in Mems Underwear, Sweaters, Half Hose and Shirts we ever sold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-20
Pictures, Easels, Piano Stools, Onyx Tables Jardinier Stands

A stock from which Christmas pres ents can be safely and economically se- lected
 (2nd floor, by elevator or stairWay) Artos, in oak or gilt frames, 25c. Water Colors, handsome frames, 7oc. Fine Etchings, oak frames, 75c. Fine Etchings, large, $2.25.
 Pastels, large handsome pictures, $35O.
 Game Pictures, $1.25.
 Easels, in cherry and white. wood, 39c to $50.
 Piano Stools, $250 to $59S. Jardiniere Stands, 39c to s1,00. Onyx Tables, $4. .98 to $8.9S.