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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
Let the oflces % TIE highest Bidder.

rum the AAov1 NAoJ AtMoa-
And 60 Mr.. Whitecotton, OF Monroe
county, wants the county printing and
supplies ct all kinds to be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder. We
see nc particular objection to this,
providing, however, that Mr. White
cotton viii agree to Did for bis job in
the same way. No doubt the offices
could be filled with irresponsible bid
ders'' at about one-hah the present
salaries, and, Notwithstanding the
fact that the salaries of the county
officials are one of the largest items
Of expense, we have yet to hear of
the FIRST case Of one Of these "reform-
ers" who is willing to begin the price,
cutting on his own Job.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND TEE
LOBBY.


"The Democratic party does moi
want 10 drive the railroads out Of bus.
mess In Missouri, but 1t does intend tc
drive them out Of Democratic poll.
neutrality-suspicious. Sentinel.
The Democratic party should drive
the lobby ont Of Jefferson City anc
out Of Democratic politics. In order
10 do this the Democratic party must
drive out of Office its leaders who take
money from the lobby with both handI
and at tie same time cry out before
the people against a corrupt lobby.
Such staunch Democratic news
papers a. the Independence Seniiael
should not abuse the lobby one day
and the very nsxt support for leaders
men VINO sre known 10 be bieenidg Il.
As long ~ Democratic leaders bleed
the lobby the Lobby has the right to
expect something in return for the
msney thai is taken from it. Put
honest men In charge Of the Demo
cratic party md The lobby Win have
10 80 CIT Of Business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
After the Dance.

Over In Audrain County, northeast
Of Benton City, Erbe Matthews gave
a dance last Wednesday night. The
merry makers danced till early morn
Il was nearly 1 O'Clock when the
guests departed for their homes and
half an hour later Mr.. Matthews and
family having Just retired, was aroused
By smoke. They arose TO find the
building and contents aflame. The
building was q total loss and almost
all Of the household goods were con-
anmad
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
Administrators Notiea.

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate OF
d. Householder, deceased. have been
sIsnveo the undersigned by the Pro-
oaee Conrt OF Audraiu County, Mis-
soes,, bearing date OF January IA, 1899.
Al persons having claims against
SIC estate are requested to exhibit
mem Q allowance to the admins
srs.or Within one year after date of
gssn.ing letters, or they may be pre-
cluoea rom any benefit OF such estate,
ena II such claims be not exhibited
WITHIN TWO years from the date they
Will De forever barred.
HARRY HOUSEHOLDER,
ao-tt. Admfnfetrafor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

PUBLIC officials have other duties
besides those Of looking after the per-
sonal and political interests Of their
friends. The public official, in order
TO earn his salary, should do his duty
10 the public office. Public office is 6
uuhlfn truat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary upon the estate Of T. 2.
kothwell, deceased, were granted the
undersigned BY the Probate Court 81
Audrain County, Missouri, bearing
date January 10, 1899.
An persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them for allowance to the executors
within che year after date OF granting
letters or they may be prscluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
II such claims be not exhibited within
two years from the date they wiz be
forever barred.
CARRIE RoTHwKLL,
OLARKNcK RoTHwELL.
ss-b Executors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
Sheriffs SALE

BY virtue and authority Of a snac,.l
execution issued from the ofioa m
me Oierk Of the Circuit Court NJ
Auutain County, Missouri, returnabls
~ TIE January term, 1899, Of ar
court, and to me directed. in favor IN
state OF Missouri en- rel j n
mckee, Collector Of Revenns
o. the City Of Mexico, and against
a J, d. Cluster, | have LOWED upon ana
seized all the right, title, Interest snd
claim OF the said A. B. Clustar ~ N
and to the following described reaI
estate, to-wit: '
Lot Two 90, Block Seventeen IN,
10 Ladd,s Addition to the CITY OF MsIi
leo. All lying and being IN the sasd
county and State Of Missouri. And 7
Friday, the 9th Day Of Jspu.,v
- A. D. 1899,
between the hours Of nine osclook q,
we forenoon and Eve O'Clock In tbs
eIternoon OF that day, a. The esst
Iront door Of the Court House. IN shs
oisy OF Mexico, County OF Audrain
seli me same, or 90 much thereof -
may De required, ct public yendne -
lns highest bidder, for cash In hsnd
subject TO all prior liens and indsi
ments) % satisfy such execution sya
00s1s ~. N. NELSON.
sheriff Of Audrsin County, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Hon. RICHARD DALTON, Of Saver
ton, Rails County, will address the
Mexico Democratic Club on next
Monday night at the Court House.
His subject will be, ''The present sys-
tenn Of taxation an unjust one" Col.
Dalton viii be greeted with q large
and enthusiaAtlc audience.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Notice is hereby given that letters
o. aomlnistration upon the estate of
samuel Turner: deeeased, were grant
Z tne undersigned by the Probate
court OF AudrAin County, Miesonri
bearing date January 10, 1899.
An persons having claims ag.,,.,
ssid estate are REQUESTED h sxhthss
them for allowance 10 The aSr,tnsn'
--.os Within one year after date OF
si,ana letters, or they may be pre-
aaeo ron any benefit Of such estate.
~ " such claims be not exhlbIts1
mi1nln Two years from the date thev
VIII DO forever barred. S
A. @. TURNER.
~" Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
ShariHs Sale

By virtue and authority of q specia
execution issued from the Office Of
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of
Audrain County, Missouri, returnable
at the January term, 1899, OF said
court, and to me directed IN favor OF
State of Missouri ex rel James
W. Dowell, Collector of Revenue
for Audrain County, Missouri, and
against o. W. Baker, / have levied
upon and seized all the right, title.
interest and claim of the said o, w.
Baker OF, In and to the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wit:
Lot Two (2), Block Seventeen an,
Ladd's Addition to the City of Mex.
leo. All lying and being In the said
county and State Of Missouri; and |
will, on
Friday, the 9th Day of January,
A. D. 1899,
BetWeen the hours OF nine o'clock In
the forenoon and Ave O'Clock In the
afternoon of that day, at the east
Court House door In the CITY of Mex
loo, 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
(subject to all prior liens and iude-
mente), to satisfy said execution and
costs, M, N. MEIGON.
Sheriff Of Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

DR.. Pisrce's Pleasant Pellets cure
bIliousness, sick and bilious headache,
dizziness, costiveness, o. constipation,
sour stomach, loss e appetite, coated
tongue, indigestion, or dyspepsia,
windy b~elchings, 'sheart-burn,n pain
and distress altar eating, and kindred
arrangements Of the liver, stomach
and bowels.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Now that the question Of the loca-
ton of tie new Military Academy IL
settled every man, woman and child
In Audrain county should work to-
gether for the success of the enter
uplaa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

SPEAKER W. J. WARD of the Mis-
souri, Legislature is proving the right
man in the right place. He is honest,
conscientious and incorruptible and
viii make a record for himself and his
naFfv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

HoE. JOHN D. oREAR, of Mexico, is
q member OF The committee of City
Attorneys of cities Of the third class to
prepare recommendations for Iegisla-
ton to be submitted to the legislators
for cities of this class.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

SOME weeks before the war with
Spain the Mexico LEDGER declared, in
lite opipion, that when we whipped the
5panjArds we would have to whip the
Cubzns. Recent press dispatches In.
dk.ate the truth OF that prophecy,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26


Rev. d. O. o'Howell, one of Gods
uoblemen, formerly of this city, died
In st. Joseph, No., Tuesday. A teIe-
gram from 81. Joseph on date Of Tues
day says:
The Rev. d. O. o'HoweIl died ct
Francis Methodist parsonage to-day.
He vas 3 member of the Missouri
conference Of the ME-. Church, South,
and was one of the prominent minis
ters Of that denomination, having
served some Of the most prominent
stations in Missouri and Kansas. The
residence Of the deceased during the
last year has been Saltwater, Okla.
he came to 81, Joseph six weeks ago
TO undergo 4 delicate surgical opera
ton for enlargement Of the spleen, but
the best professional skill could not
arrest the course Of his malady.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

TIE Lebanon CMo.) Rsstic saysthsi
"honest men pay their debts" There
are q few people in this world whS
are loud in their claims for honesty
who do not even pretend to pay thei
dahfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
sarratarr Of atata Iesnsn,

Hon. A. A. Lesueur, Secretary Of
State, will address the editors Of Eorth-
east Missouri At the Opera House In
Mexico on the evening Of February 1e.
The people Of Mexico r cordially
invited TO be present and hear Mr..
Lesueur's address, which viii be 9
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
COME AND SEE US,

CONF AND SEE Us.
Wen treat you right. We are in.
terested in Mexico and Audrain
county.
boxes Good on sardines for. 25c
II this is not enough, wen give
you eight.
$1,000 reward for Q ledger, day book
or memorandum found In our store.
Some stores get mad at ne because
they are overloaded, but can we help
it9
Fancy Brittle Soda Crackers, per
pound $50 6kc
Helnz's Best New Sour Kraut, per
quart .......s. .......+.s..ss =
Everything advertised In the past
goes ct same or lower price.
space prevents Hs mentioning
Thousands Of bargains.
Don't mlss q good thing By not try
ms the celebrated Heydt Cream and
Bismarck Rye Bread.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Jas. !. NICHOLS, editor OF the Gal
laway County GGsettel has announced
that the report that he had sold his
paper is without foundation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

The Old Ladies' Home and the new
Military Academy should both be buiit
during 1889. Mexico is going to get .
move on iteeif,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

License to wed was issued to Ira q
spratt and Miss Annie &. Littrell,
both Of Sailing township. Both Of
these young people are highly re.
spected and Of excellent families.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

TAE LEDoER regrets that Frank
KremeF lie going TO leave Mexico. We
wanted Prank to help make Mexico q
cifv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
BridgeMen
TAKE NOTICE.
On The 9Th Day Of February,

1899, AT 2 O'CLOCK, r u,
The contract viii be lot for repairing
the following bridges to the lowest
bidder, subject to the approval Of the
County Court OF Audrain County, Mis-.
souri,, to-wit;
The Judy bridge In section SS, town.
ship 81, range IL west.
The Upton bridge, between sections
~ and "a, township 80, range IL.
The Joe Fennewald bridge, between
sections 8 and "a, townships 80 and 81
range Y.
The Jim Scott bridge, between sec.
lions IS and SO, township 81, range 7,
The Judge Shobe bridge, between
sections Island II, township 81, ranger 7,
Specifications can be seen at the
County Surveyors Office.
Contracts will be let at the east
front door Of the Court House.
r. 8. MCKINNEY,
County Surveyor,
Mexico, Mo-, Jan. II, 1899.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Attention, Knights Of K~seeabees.
Please pay your assessment foI
month Of January, 1899, 10 Ohas. 3.
Lseper at Ricketts q Enmons d. O,
Co.'s store. g Record Keeper 7. J,
Kslso ls sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Miss Fsystss Frosi has returned to
her hons 10 cantrAlia after visiting
he Misses Ksrbsz.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
WHITE GOODS SALE!

Our WHITE GOODS SALE this wear isa bigger
success than it has ever been in our history, because
we have a larger and more complete line to show you
than ever before. A few Of the things that go in this
sale we would like to make special mention OF, such as
INDIA LINENS, SwIssEs, NA1NsooKs, LONG CLOTHS,
PIoUEs, BURKLEY AND LoNsDALE CAMBR1cs, Cross
BARS, JAcoNETs, DMrT1Es, LINENS, LINEN CAMBR1cs.
Our line of Ladies' and Children's Muslin Underwear
is in better shape than it has ever been before-more
patterns to select from, better styles, prices popular.
We are showing all kinds and prices Of Table Linens
and napkins. Give US a trial on Linen. We can save
you money. We bought this line right and will sell
it Fighter. We can please any woman on earth in our
Lace and Embroidery Departments. If you are from
Missouri We can show you. Towels, Sheets, Pillow
Cases, Bolster Cases, Caunterpanes, go in this sale.
Come in and see what we have so you can tell your
neighbor. Hyou don't want to buy we won't make you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

J. E. Jesse lost . ane Hereford ball
this week. He died from black leg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

Marriage license to Bert Bull and
Sarah smyser has been issued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
Cutter

IOGMGG,Mt LullGI'
As poor as he is, viii head
the list with a ten dollar dona-
ton toward the purchasing Of
the ground for the new Military
Academy.
Cutter,
Believes in patronizing home
institutions and has placed his
order for a fine hundred dollar
delivery wagon with a Mexico
builder.
The Cutter.
Purchased his stoneware right
here in Mexico. 1t is Mexico
product.
The Cutter,
In his large variety of Baking
Powder has given Mexico's pro-
duct a place on his shelves.
The Cutter,
In his Extracts has given Mex
ico's product the lead in guam
THY.
The Cutter,
In his purchase OF one hundred
bushels Of the finest Burbank
Potatoes gave his order to Mex
ico's only produce house.
The Cutter,
Sells Mexico's product OF Flour.
But SEBREE, The Cutter, will
not be dictated to as to what
price he shall put on these
goods therefore, as we have
been warned that we cannot
buy these products OF Mexico
unless we charge the consumer
the old wartime Mexico prices,
and here is SOkere a0e 6akk!
And here's the key to building
up Mexico: Make the prices
right and the people will come,
roads or no roads. Let the
kickers kick out and Mexico
will kick in.
ISEBREE, The Cutter,
Has purchased, under his own
brand, fifteen thousand pounds
of the finest Flour that ever
left the rollers, and the price
will be not to suit the classes
and kickers, but to please the
masses, the money-savers and
the poor man who works hard
for what he makes.
is lbs Honest Eastern Snow White
mot Blue john GRADUATED
sugar tOr. 90
80 Sacks Fine Northern Burbank
Irish Potates, ct per bushel... -. SOC
Is lbs Best Pearl HomiDy for. 25c
IL Boxes Globe Parlor Matches. Sc
1 pound Of that Delicious New
York Full Cream Cheese for. f4c
Only one or two houses keep the
above cheese, which sells at.. zoe
2 pounds Half Cream Cheese for 25c
4 /" Flaked Hominy for..... 10c
8 Michigan Navy Hand
Picked, Cook. Quick Beans for 25cl
We keep nothing but the finest
Headlight Lamp OH, 175 test, at, per
gallon, 13c. II there is any doubt
about this oil, we are ready to make
tests and comparisons.
sEBREE, THE CUTTER.
Don't forget the third barrel Of
our DOC Sugar Syrup has been
tapped In the drst two weeks
of our opening. Price per gal
ion 26c
There Is n place you can de-
pend on getting the Genuine
0pen-Kettle New Orleans Mo-
lasses-from 6EBREE, THE Our
TER, price per gallon ...... soc
Fine Country Sorghum, per gal
ION - s........ 33cl
Fine Apple Vinegar, per gallon. zoe
Good Vinegar, per gallon. ....... 16c
Good Syrup, per gallon. ........ gee
While the Kickers Kick, Sebree Cuts.
8 Bars Lenox Soap for .......... CSC
Old Country Soap, per cake. zc
II Bars Fairbanks Soap for...... 2so
is Bars Majestic Soap for........ 25c
% Bars Palm Soap for ........... 25c
Wen give you more next time.
Diamond Axle Grease, box 80. Be
Box Ball Blue. 9ol
Lamp Chimneys. &c
! pound Chief Smoking Tobacco. 23c
Strong Black Pepper, pound -. l5c
7 lbs Best Lump Starch for. ..... 25c
10 lbs Ohurch's Baking Soda for. 25c
COME AND SEE US.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
SEBREE, The Cutter.

Has purchased, under his own
brand, fifteen thousand pounds
OF the finest Flour that ever
left the rollers, and the price
will be not to suit the classes
and kickers, but to please the
masses, the money-savers and
the poor man who works hard
for what he makes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26
FAMOUS
NJ. r. WISE, Proprietor.
We Have a Few
Fine C~O11arefteS.
C1Oa1xS,
Blankets,
Comforts.

And some other winter goods left.
We do not want to carry them over, and in
order not to do SO, we have cut the prices on
them in two. If you are in need of any winter
goods call on us and we will make prices to you
never heard ofin the history Of Audrain County.
We also have full line Of BatttnbaS Patterns and Materials.
j. BLUM, SON & co.
NORTH SIDE OF SQUARE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-26

As poor as he is, viii head
the list with a ten dollar dona-
ton toward the purchasing Of
the ground for the new Military
Academy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-02
What Summer Means
In the Cure Of Catarrh,

There are contracted during the periods
OF fall. winter and spring those catarrhal
conditions OF the head and throat and
other parts that are engaged In carrying
air TO the lungs. The changeAhle weather
the cold spells followed by warm periods
with thaws and dampness. together with
a necessity during the cold weather OF
living indoors with the house shut up and
often overheated, the impure air of closed
buildings. all tend to the development OF
disease Of those parts which carry air to
the lungs and to the ears. Not only does
the inciemency Of spring, fall and winter
produce such diseases but the same caus-
es that produce the diseae also interfere
with the efforts Of the doctor to cure them
During the summer months things are
different. The climate IL warmer, the nigh
winds loaded with dusty particles that
irritate the diseased parts that carry the
air are absent: there is plenty OF fresh
air, as the house Is kept open. and this,
together with outdoor life. so improves the
general health that nature is able 10 i'm
prove all those diseases that attack the
breathing tracts and ears. Thus. In the
treatment Of all catarrhal diseases that
which has been frequently urged is true.
namely. that one m 4:h OF treatment dur
Ing the summer, wnen the liability to
catching cold IL reduced to the minimum
and nature lends here aid 10 the physician.
Is worth two months OF the most skillful
and conscientious treatment during winter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-02

being 1aeee acres. Lincoln county 10 next
with zoe. 90 acres: then follows Doug1ae
with 0.000 and SPOKANE with s&3e0 Adame
acreage sold in the year ending june y.
iSS Perhaps % Per cent Of the land solo
in the counties OF AdamA Lincoln and
tell graphically the story Of the wonder
full development Of that district The
purchasers Of these lands are mostly new
corners. who Immediately put them under
tending their holdings or providing farms
for their children. In order 10 stimulate
agricultural development the company has
been selling these wheat iands AZ very
low prices. ranging from 81 10 81 per acre.
but they viii not dispose Of them to spec
ulafOrs At any price some Of these lanos
are located in regions where II was FORM
eriy the common belief THAI there Was
insufficient moisture TO mature wheat
crops. but with proper methods OF cuiti-
walton taught by experience wheat farm
ing IS being successfully conducted on
these lands, and IL Is not an snfre9uenf
occurrence for a farmer to make sunieienf
profit on one crop to Pay for the land.
Il estimate that the sales OF grazing
Guided in the figures above given. aggTe-
gate about 10000 acres. which Is much
greater amount of this class. OF land tnan
the company ever sold before IN the same
period OF time This class Of sales indi-
Gates the changing conditions OF the stock
industry of the state. Until within the
last year or two the sheep and cattle men
generally used the open range for their
stock and did not consider It necessary
TO own more than their home ranch. Now
they realize that the range has become
overcrowded. that by reason thereof It's
stock-carrying capacity Is becoming less.
and that as business proposition 1t pays
20 acquire ownership of the land so that
they can fence 1t and protect II. Forum
ately the prosperous condition OF the stock
industry has put 4 In the power OF the
stoekmen TO purchase these lands. In my
judgment II Is only question Of time,
and not very far distant, when the ma tor-
ity Of stockmen, at least in this state. will
own their ranges and that they will ind
II more profitable to do so.
AS might be expected from the four
ishng condition Of the lumber industry.
there has been a decided increase In the
sale of timber lands. and there is more
inquiry for lands OF this character than
ever before. Eastern lumber men are
turning their attention this way, and
know Of quite a number who are now In
the state investigating our timber re-
sources with view to making large in
yestments."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-02
Tell Of the Cure
Of Chronic Disease
In Many Forms.

Ar. =. =. Otis, ladies', WASN'T ssIwo
most remarkable features Of the treat
ment received at the Copeland Medical
Institute were the trifling cost. with all
medicines furnished free. and the wonder
full directness with which the treatment
acted upon my disease. was almost hrok-
en- down from the effects OF catarrhal dis
ease affecting my entire system. but ] am
now perfectly well once more"
lGrs. n. =. Cline, sianey, WasA.s
1T 10 impossible for me to express eur
edge and skill that have given back to our
daughter Emma the use Of her eyes, hnd
saved her from the awful afflicticn Of to-
tai blindness. Her trouble originated In
an attack OF Ia grippe. and not withstand
ing the treatment OF q successful eye
we had given up All hope and believed
that her eight was lost forever. We at
last took her to. the. Copeland INSTITUTE
for treatment. with the result that she
can now see as well as ever. All our
friends and neighbors consider this mar
velous cure"
Mr.. J. w. Jackson, Edison, Wosh.s
after suffering for seven long years from
chronic catarrh OF the stomach and all the
miserable and distressing symptoms en-
gained my former vigorous and r,bust
health through the treatment l Yeesiysd
from the Copeland Medical Institute. NY
condition had steadily grown worse and
worse until my constitution was almost
completely shattered. Ny strength and
energy vanished and I wasted away In
flesh until I was but a shadow OF my
former self The remedies l received were
worth their weight in gold TO me. and
am now enjoying as perfect health ~
have ever known"
Mrs. John Pickering, Mount ver-
non, Wash: II took course OF treat
nent at the Copeland Medical Institute
about four years ago and was cured OF
catarrh and deafness. My trouble COM
meneed as catarrh OF the nose and throat,
but soon spread to the ears which be-
came swollen and inhamed and panied
me terribly. Then followed very un--
pleasant discharge from both ears. ana
the gradual iose OF hearing until all sense
OF sound seemed lost 10 me forever, while
the unnatural noises in my head almost
drove me frantic The Copeland treat
nent cured me thoroughly. and I rave
remained cured ever since."