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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Mrs John Herman Dead

Saturday at moor Mrs. Emma Nor
ris- Jerman died at her home, 8 miles
north of Martlnsburg, after a short
sickness Of pneumonia.
Deceased was about 3s years old
and leaves a husband and four chill
dren. She was a daughter of ]. W.
Morris, of West Mexico, and a sister
OF Robert Morris, of the Bank of
Martinsburg. She was a member OF
the Christian Church and a woman
who was loved by all.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Christian Church in Lad
donna at II O'Clock Monday morning,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Where can you invest money more
profitably than by buyinga bottle OF
PRICKLY ASH BITTERs? You get four
for one. A kidney medicine, a liver
tonic, stomach strengthener and
bowel cleanser. Four medicines for
one dollar. Sold by G. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Ex-conrEDERATE HOME.
Brief Interview With Hon. W. II. Ken
nan, One of the Founders of
the Institution.

Hon. W. 81. Kennan, q member of
the old Board of Directors and prob
ably one of the appointees on the new
board by the Governor, in answer to
questions regarding his visit to st.
Louis this week, said:
"Yes, / attended the meeting of the
Board of Managers of the Confederate
Home, held at the Laclede Hotel in
st. Louis on Tuesday. The deed con-
yeying to the State the 1882 acres of
land on which are the buildings and
all the property of every kind be-
longing to the Confederate Homie at
Higginsvilie, Mo-, was signed and &C
knowledged by twelve of the fifteen
members of the Executive Commit
tee of the Confederate Home. The
deed was, by messenger, carried to
jefferson City Tuesday night and will
be signed there to-day by F. L.
Pitts and Frank Gaeinnie and from
there it will be forwarded by express
to DR.. e. Med. Coffey, at Platte City,
Mo-, who was absent from the meet
ing on account of sickness. So soon
as the deed is returned to Jefferson
| City and accepted by the Governor
he will appoint q Board of Managers
composed of nine ex-Confederates, as
required by the act, who will imme-
diately meet under q call Of the Gov
Eernor to organize. So SOC as the or
ganization is perfected, Catron, Strobe
and myself will go to Higginsville as
q committee selected by the chairman
OF the Executive Committee Of the
Confederate Home and take q COM
plete inventory Of all the property at
the home and turn the same over to
the State of Missouri, taking triple
receipts therefor. We will also, as a
committee, examine and report upon
the condition of the treasury of the
home. 1t is thought from what /
learned yesterday that the Confeder-
crate Home will be about $500 or $500
short of paying all expenses of the
home up to the time of turning same
over to the State. We will have to
call ON the several Confederate Camps
and the good people of the State to
help make up the deficit. I know
they will do it.
can order was made at the meeting
directing the president and secretary
to deed the 2 and 6s-100 acres of land
reserved as a cemetery lot to ladies
named as trustees by the Daughters
of the Confederacy for cemetery pur-
poses, etc. 1t is thought that it is the
purpose now of the Daughters of the
Confederacy to turn their energies In
the direction of erecting a monument
to the Confederate dead.
"Resolutions expressive of regret
at the death of Capt. W. P. Barlow,
secretary of the home, were adopted
and ordered to be spread upon the
record"
Farm machinery, buggies, wagons
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
CLARK & POTTS
Combination Sale!

Books are now open for
our Combination Sale,
commencing April 81,
1897. Enter nothing but
High Glass Saddle and
Harness Horses, Coach
and Carriage Teams. Send
for entry blanks.
Clark & Potts Bros,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Sheriff Mccall, Of Montgomery
County, was in Mexico this week and
took five of his prisoners to Mont
gomery for trial. This leaves only
one prisoner in the Audrain County
Jail. Audrain is a law-abidIng coun-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
EAST END CITY ITEMS.

C-orrespondeDce Of the Ledger.
EAST END, March 1s.-Eyerything
Ia dun In the east end.
Mrs. w. J. Roach b able TO be out
again, sitter . severe spell Of In grippe
Master Russell Gregory b home,
after . months visit 10 relatives In
Fulton.
Mr.. Miller has moved In the eas'
end
Mrs. j. W. Howard had the nisfor'
time Of spraining her wrist very badly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Mr. Sw,nney Dead.

Saturday night at IL O'Clock Mar
shall swinney, an old and respected
citizen of Galloway County, passed
away at an advanced age. He left
a wife and family of six grown chill
dren. Deceased had lived at the
home In which he died, 8 miles west
of Auxvasse, for q number OF years.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Reynolds Monday at 8
O'Clock. Deceased was q brother-in-
law to Joseph Coons, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
GRAND OLD AUDRAIN.
Some of Her Resources-PersonalP Prop.
erty and Shipments.

In Lee Meriwether's report Of the
bureau of labor statistics for 1896 Au-
drain County takes a prominent posi-
ton in Missouri's greatness. In sub
stance it says:
The soil Of Audrain County is an
undulating prairie of rich, black ioam
and very productive. There are four
coal mines in active operation. There
are fair dirt roads, improving each
year. Road tax, 10c per 800. The
building timber consists of white oak,
hickory and walnut.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Miss A. B. Cole, of st. Louis, has
rented the store room formerly occu-
pied by Victor Bros, Just east OF
Buckley g. Moore's, and will at once
occupy 1t with q millinery store. New
goods, new styles, with Hrst.class and
experienced milliners. Watch the
LEDGER for an advertisement. The
new store will surely be opened by
the last of this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
A Card Of Thanks.

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
mexico, Mo-, March 49, would
like to express my thanks to the
neighbors and friends and brother
Knights for their kindness during my
wife's last illness and death. Thank
ing you all once more I remain, yours
very truly, sam HOWARD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Hood,s a streurtbeninr Tonic.

HARRISBURG, Mo-, February q, 1897.
Il was troubled with boils and my
stomach was very weak. The medi-
cine I took seemed to do me harm in
stead of good, and I bought Ave bot
ties of Hoods sarsapariIa. When
had taken three bottles ] was greatly
relieved and I have not been troubled
with boils since that time. I am able
to work all day without resting
RozErTA TREMAIN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Good Farm for Rent,

Good 160 acre farm, two miles east
of Benton City, Audrain county, No.,
section s, township so, range u in
good state of cultivation; good house,
stable, etc. Call on ]. T. Williams,
Court House, Mexico, Mo. w3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
City Primary,

The city primary Monday passed
off very quietly, with a light vote
polled, there being 701 votes as com
pared to the last years vote of $40,
which is accounted for by the fact that
last years primary was to select an
entire city ticket. The vote by wards
yesterday was as follows,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Levi Hartley, who shot q man by
the name of Keiser in Delta, Colo,
few weeks ago, HIS been adiudged in
zane and sent to the asylum at Pueblo
Colo. Hartley is q brother of Leslie
Hartley, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

@. ". Gregg is IN Ut. Louis. The
LEpaER ID very sorry to learn that
we are soon to lose Mr.. Gregg and
bis family. He viii remove shortly
| to Fulton and embark in the market
and fancy grocery business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
The RACKET.

Mrs. Romans, of Martinsburg, after
a pleasant visit with Mrs. P. G. Greg
ory, left Tuesday for Columbia to
| visit friends.
Tim Clements called on his best girl
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
A prosnerous Wave

will strike you II you buy your horse
fittings at Pasqueth's. They sell good
plow gear and team harness ut prices
that you can pay for inferior goods
elsewhere. 1t win pay you to investi'
gate this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

While chopping wood a farmer liv-
ing near Stangfield, Ontario, was
struck in one eye by a chip and made
wholly blind in both eyes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Mules For Sale.

Ten span Of good work
mules, three to five years
old, all mares. Will have
them in Mexico Satur-
day, March 20, 1897.
G.. S. Maddox,
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

L. @. Cove and family, of Montgom-
cry City, are occupying their property
on South jefferson street for a week
or ten days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Boy Fatally Stabbed by a Schoolmate.
NEW LONDON, Mo-, March 13.-
Campbell Downing fatally stabbed
| Muck Matson in the back yesterday
afternoon. Both are school boys and
| Downing is nearly craaed with re-
| morse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

The Chiliicothe Constitution says:
E. E. and Mrs. A. L. Fullington, OF
Mexico, are visiting friends in Chilli
cothe for a few days, guests at the
Leeper house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Chas. Lakeland was down from
Glasgow to spend Sunday with his
father, q. M. Lakeland.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Walnuts and butternuts are being
successfully cultivated in Whatcom
county, Wash. They are not native
TO the region.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
KING 4 Kemp Sell Out.

The depot hotel and lunch room,
owned by King & Kemp, will be taken
charge of by Messrs. Henderson &
Dunnsvant, OF Fulton, about April 15.
These gentlemen, both incoming and
outgoing, are strictly upright and
good business men. This hostelry is
one of the always busy places in Mex
leo, and has been a paying institution
from its start. Messrs. Henderson
& Dunnavant viii, like the old firm,
do q thriving business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Miss Della Mann, who has been
visiting Miss Nora Steele, returned to
her home in Slater Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
O. E. Mayhall, of Bowling Green,
was in Mexico Tuesday on business.

B. Schienberg, of the Hub, has con-
tracted with the Daily and Weekly
LEDGER for advertising for a year.
Schienberg has tested both the Daily
and Weekly LEDGER and knows that
the money invested with them pays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

j. j. Railey, who was n resident oil
Mexico 10 years age, was in Mexico
on a visit Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

The Aux vase Reriesc says: Mrs.
Blythe, OF Mexico visited the family
of F. P. Kelso Wednesday afternoon,
! returning home yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Miss Daisy O'Bryen, of Moberly, has
returned home, after a visit with Miss
Bessie Davis at the Ringo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Special
Sale!
March IS to 81.


IS bolts Black Satin and G..
G.. Ribbon, Nos. 40 and so,
for 25c. per yard. A BIG
9-Fo0t Show Case
Full OF Fancy Ribbons, 40,
so and 90, go at 25c. pr. yd.
Is Styles
Silks suitable Tor Waists go
at 19c.
As Styles
Silks, mostly in tan shades,
marked 33c, worth 75c.
as Styles
Changeable Silks, hve-yard
patterns, $1.98, worth soc.
per yard.
Trimmed Hats
on exhibition this week.
We Extend
a cordial invitation to call
and see us during this sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Elder @. @. Hill has been conduct
ing a protracted meeting in the Chris
tan Church in Montgomery City and
has had 81 additions. Elder Hill Is a
hard worker in the church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Chas. Luckie shipped English setter
puppies to the following parties last
week, W. L. Holloway, Fayette; d.
M. Bowen, Ashley, and G. L. Ford,
Elk Lick Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Rev. J. s. Shouse, who has been
holding a meeting in Abingdon, Ill,
for some time past, returned to Mex
leo Sunday night. Mr.Shouse leavesir
a few days for Kentucky, where he
will travel in the interest of the Ken
lucky Foreign Mission Society. His
family will remain here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Mrs, j. j. Gilmer han returned from
4 visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lon
Smith, of Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

J. III. Thomson and sister, Miss Mary
Lee, Of Mayfeld, KY, are the guests
of Mrs. B. G. Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Prof. ]. NJ. Kilgore, principal OF the
Auxvasse school, closed a very sue
tessfuI school Thursday. Prof. Kill
lsore will leave in a week or so for
Kirksville, where he will take a course
ID the Normal school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Tom Wilson, of Cave City, KY,
shipped a car of fine horses 10 Ken
lucky Wednesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Woodmen,

Attention, Woodmen.
The Woodmen Camp will vote on
the Reserve Fund question at the
regular meeting Friday night, March
10; also initiatory work. Ali members
are urged to be present. s.
~ W. d. OLIVER, CLERK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

In to-day's LEDGER will be found a
new advertisement of the Boston Shoe
Store. Bick is going after the spring
trade in earnest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
ALI of the new things in ladies' neck
wear at Blum's. Call and see them.

Prof. Strother last week visited
Benton City and Martinsburg. He
this week Is visiting Rush Hill, Lad
donna, Farber and Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
SATURDAYS Stock Sales.

The sales on the street Saturday
were quite brisk and, considering the
roads, the stock brought good prices.
J. X. Brown, auctioneer, sold for T.
H. Jones the following stock:
To Joseph Boyd, 10 head 2 year old
steers at $50.
To c. w. Lewis, one 2 year old
steer, S2s.
To Eph Hughes, one 2 year old
steer, $26.
For Robert Miller to Elmer Martin,
a plug horse, $3.50,
j. T. Johnson, auctioneer, for B. R.
Middleton:
To George Jesse, % calves at 1920
To Alex Carter, Is calves at $3.50,
For A. NJ. Trimble, 1 cow to Ear
Cunningham, $35.
For VIM. Barnett, 1 COW to A. 2,
Johnson, s25.
For Mr.. Davidson, cow to Alex
| Carter, $22.
For Mr.. Davidson, one COW to Alex
Carter, SIS.
For Marvin E;mmons, L span OF
! mules TO James Muir, $50.
For VIM. Barnett, 1 horse to James
Muir, $40,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Mrs. Mckinney, OF Kansas City,
ipent Sunday with her cousins, the
Misses Karnes,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

ID. II. Young and j. T. Tompkins, of
Fulton, were in Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
CHAMP, Mo-, March 15.-L. A. Ford,
who has been in northern Iowa on
business, returned home Sunday.
Prof. Painter moves to Joplin about
the first of April.
J. E. Booth delivered hogs to w.
M. Wallace at $685. per hundred.
W. A. Sharp and r. A. Merring de-
livered to Bob Brown thirty-six hogs
at 1925.
Perry Riggs has rened the Painter
farm.
T. B. Hassler will move to Hatton
this week.
Y. G. Thomas has just recovered
from a severe attack of la grippe.
The health of this community is fair
at present, but a good physician would
do well to locate here.
Quarterly meeting was held here
Saturday and Sunday by Rev. Cooper.
The closing exercises of the Cedar
Grove school were held Friday March
IL, in the presence of many friends
and patrons. REGULATIONS, songs, ETC.,
made an interesting programme, at
the conclusion of which a prize for
school room etiquette was awarded
Master Samuel Sharp.
Miss May Bolton, who has been in
our midst for the past month, leaves
Thursday for a visit with Fulton
friends, after which b will return to
her home In Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Mrs. Walter Hubbard, of st. Louis,
Ia the guest of Mrs. NJ. T.. Johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

An entire new line and elegant as
sortment of muslin underwear can be
found at Blum's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Joe Lippencott, of Laddonia, is the
quest OF his sister, Mrs. Geo. Frank,
Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
More Fine Hogs Come to Audrain.

IAO4O i LuC 4AOko SOA1C w oAAs
H. A. Grier, proprietor of the Powell
Ford Herd of Poland Chinas, has just
returned from Springfield and Edin-
burg, ILL.,, where two of the biggest
hog sales hat were ever held in the
world came off on the 18th and 10th Of
February, and brought back to Au-
drain five sows at an average per
head of $21O. so. He got the best one
in the Springfield sale, "Lady ORIENT"
bred to "Old Chief Tecumseh 3D." at
$3.50, and next to the best in the
Edinburg sale, "Last Price," by "Old
One Price," and bred to "Look Me
Over" the $500 hog, at 1886; also
Queen;Lil 2d,one of the ribbon getters
OF Ohio that eve was beat in the
show ring, taking first in class and
sweepstakes at the Columbus (Ohio)
| State Fair and a good many county
fairs. She is bred to the renowned
"Look Me Over" and cost $3.50. You
may keep your eyes open for a great
sale in September next of some OF
this offspring, as you can't buy any
better bred hogs anywhere in this
great land than will be offered you by
II. A. Grier at his coming sale.
HoW's this for Audrain?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
The Hub" Clothing House.

b. Schienberg, of the "Hub," has
just returned from a trip east to buy
goods and says he is prepared to
handle any kind of trade. Mr.. Schien-
berg has been here only a short time,
but by his business tact and energy
has builded up a trade which will
prove good for all time. He is hand
ling the best eastern made clothing
and gents furnishing goods, and is
handling them at such prices that he
has surprised the people of Mexico.
This is not being done to get custom
and then raise, as low prices will pre-
vail all the time at the Club" The
proprietor believes that in the end the
smaller profits on a large number of
sales will out last large profits on a few
sales. Mr.. Schienberg has come here
to stay and those watching the LED
GER for his regular ad. will find some
rare bargains.
The Clubs" spring line will be one
of the finest ever brought to Mexico.
Remember the place, west side of the
| square.
A drowning man would have little
use for a method of rescue which
would require days. A dyspeptie
doesn't want to bother with a remedy
that is going to take weeks to show
its beneficial effects.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers are
offering a product under the name Of
Shaker Digestive Cordial which yields
immediate relief. The very first dose
proves beneficial in most cases; and
it is owing to their unbounded conf
dence in it that they have put 10 cent
sample bottles on the market. These
can be had through any druggist; and
it will repay the afflicted to invest the
trifing sum necessary to make a trfaI
LaxOI is the best medicine for chill.
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
| of Castor Oil.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

w. q. and L. E. Bolts were In town
from the north end Of the county
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

ALI of the latest novelties in black
and colored dress goods a be found
at Bium's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Corn Coming On

should be worked with Pasqueth's
pillow gear. Good wear in them and
sold reasonable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

See the Kingman Cracker Jack road
wagon at Ferris & Cauthorn's, west
side square. VIII
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
U s HILL ITEMS.

SS
Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, March 16.-Farmers are
getting anxious for Dat sowing to be-
gin. We. think most OF the oat crop
will be sown in April this season
Hog cholera is In this section of the
county.
Casper and j. W. Rosser shipped
one load of hogs to st. Louis Monday.
People in this vicinity were very
much surprised to hear Of Mrs. Jer-
mans death. A number attended the
funeral at Laddonia Monday. MI.
Jerraan and family have the sincere
sympathy of this community.
Mr.. Alderman says he will have the
creamery in running order and win be
ready to receive milk by May 1. He
says he has come to stay and we think
he has. We also think it no risk for
farmers to stock up with COWS.
Tom Bradley will move to Skinner
this week. Tom Armstrong and moth
or will occupy the house Mr.. Bradley
vacates.
Jake Dillon and wife will move to
James Simon's in q few days. Jim
thinks baching and blowing do not
60 well together.
| Theodore Hit killed nine ducks at
one shot Saturday morning, seven
mallards and two small ones, and sold
them at 10 and 20 cents each.
II. Bussen bought q team last week
and says his son, George, will go to
farming this spring.
]. B. Clark sold his residence Mon
day to Louis Roberts. We learn the
price paid was $1,000. Mr.. Clark will
still make Rush Hill his home for the
present. This property ranks up with
the best in town and we N glad to
see Mr.. Roberts take hold. He now
has one of the leading stores in town
and a good trade also. He is a rustic,
and will come to the front.
The -Jungerman we'd
ding was an up~-to-date affair. A large
number of guests were present. W.
extend our hearty congratulations
They win move to their farm at once
known az the old Collins farm.
The wedding bells are being tuned
up and will loudly ring in Rush Hill il
q short time. We understand 1t will
be at the church.
Why don't people look at their owl
faults before they talk about othersi
Miss Elem Moore and Harvey Pas
ley, who are teaching in Walker and
Eureka districts, will close their term
Of school Friday next. We have rea'
son to think they viii treat thei
scholars on that day.
1t is said that Charley Torbert ha
brought in a claim against B. O. Tor
bert, of Rush Hill, for 10 years servic
and labor. Charley took up board a
the Martin House Tuesday, the 9th
I'VE cannot say "a to how it will term
mate.
/ ]. P. Harper began a new thre
room residence Monday morning Il
| J. B. Clark in the west part of tow
and it is gong to be a dandy whe
completed. Rush Hill lis taking
boom this spring. Who will be tn
| next to build?
Mrs. James Medley visited relative
in Laddonia the first Of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Mrs. A. Summerfield, of 1azoo,
Miss, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
Bam Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Many Serious Accidents

may be avoided by using Pasqueth's
own make team harness. Good work
and material in them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

We have q complete line of Weir
breaking plows.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN,
wilt West Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
C N

Audrain County has 433, 100 acres
assessed at s ,7s4,s9e. Her town lots
are assessed ct s1,2Os, $40. Personal
property at s2,951, 40. Total assessed
value of property, s7,s46,3 800. AS
sessed values are 1854 per cent of real
values; hence, actual wealth OF county
is estimated at $24,4 ,09S.
Audrain County's personal property
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Ten days treatment in every bottle
of LALLEMAND's SPECIFIC for RHEU-
MATIsM. 1t will cure the severest
cases. Price, s1.00 per vial. Sold by
c. A, Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Joseph Railey is in Mexico the guest
Of his brother-in-law, Joseph Coons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Miss Elizabeth Hill, OF Keytesville,
d the guest Of Mrs. W. w. Fry.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

T. T. Mckinney, of the Moberly
Monitor, was in Mexico Sunday.