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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
THE LEDGER BABY SHOW
There Were Twenty-Five Entries for
the Ledger Cup offered for the
Prettiest Audrain Baby.

oae happy lady and twenty four
unhappy and indignant ones was the
reHult OF the L~EDGERbaby show yester
day. Only one cup was given as a
prize for the prettiest baby in Audrain
county.
=Eyene dropping around to Wool
dridge & Purdy's drug store between
one and two O'Clock tina. afternoon
would have seen an enormous crowd
waiting for the show.
The LEDGER will cast the same re-
greet as IL always has and that is that
there wac not a cup for each baby;
they we're all pretty enough to de-
serve one.
Below are the entries, the first be-
ing decided the winner;
Beasie, daughter OF s P Hulen and
wife, aga nine months
Josephine, daughter OF John Burns
and wife, fourteen months
Roy O, son of W r Watts and wife,
eleven months
Ethel, daughter OF o V Mansfield
and wife, three years
Roy, son OF O M Foster and wife,
twelve months
Lena May, daughter OF Ed CAN'T
and wife, eight months
Charlotte, daughter Of DR. Bachman
and wife, nine months
J Ryland, 0 OF DR. N R Rodes
and wife, twelve months
Imogene, daughter Of J NJ Boyle
and wife, four months
Annie /, daughter OF Ii Clement
and wife, nine months
Thelms, daughter of ElzIe Harrison
and wife, thirteen months
gill, son Of G L Dean and wife,
twelve months
Jerome e, son Of J W Robbins and
wife, thirteen months
Floy, daughter Of T H Whitney and
wife, five years
Mary L, daughter Of 7 7 Morris and
wife, two years and Eve months
Ruby, daughter Of Il II Crockett
and wife, eleven months
Charles r, son Of y { Staples and
wife, four months
Esther, daughter, Of August Knoll
enberg, four months
Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Booth, nine months
E~lvandean, daughter OF J P Hayes
and wife, nine months
Evanda, daughter OF W H Fuhrer
and wife, nine months
Matte, daughter Of E M Settles and
wife, three years
B /, daughter Of Jesse Hicks and
wife, seven months
India, daughter OF ] R johnson and
wife, nine months
Warwick Nicholas, son offs P Bar
ton and wife, eleven months
The judges in the baby show were
Mrs. Fannie Crawford, Mrs. Joseph
Maxwell, OF Mexico, and Lieutenant
Wilson, Of Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

List Of letters remaining in the Post
ONCE at Mexico, Mo-, for the weeh
ending Oct. IA, 1899, which u moi
called for In thirty days will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office ct Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list win please say aadvertised:"
A. Nicholas, Paul o. Rogers, Mrs
Helen Schneider, Mrs. Pine Williams,
Mrs. Lizzie Walter, Ora MCGEE, Miss
Lee Mitchell, Homer j. Mathews
Minnie Minnetta, Billie Johns, Johnnie
Flonid, Jesse F. Elmer, 8. D. Davis, J,
r. Davis, Mrs. Annie Corners, Mrs
Toxic Clay, R. B Brown, Shencel
Buckner, Asa Buchanan.
w. M. TRELoAR. Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

At 8 O'Clock Monday night Rev.
W. A. Hanna performed the cere-
mony which joined In wedlock Mr..
Edgar Douglass, Of st. Louis,an Miss
Leila Clement. The ceremony was
performed ct the home Of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Clement,
In the presence Of but q few guests.
A dainty wedding supper was served
after the ceremony. Those present
from ont Of town were: Messre. e.
L. Brigham, ]. q. Smith and Gus
Wilson, Of WelIsville; Misses Lucy
and Stella Douglass and T. Il
Huellsr, b. P. French and Miss Leta
johnson, Of 81. Louis.
The couple left this afternoon for
their home in St. Louis. The LEDGER
extends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

At 0 o'clock Sunday morning Rev.
w. A. Hanna conducted funeral SER
vices over the remains Of Ira Tincher.
Services were conducted from the
residence Of decedent's sister, Mrs.
Hatcher, on East Liberty street. The
remains were taken TO Pleasant Grove
burial grounds for Interment. Rev.
Hanna also conducted services at the
grave side.
The pail bearers we're J. E., ]. W.
d. A. and &. II. Tincher, Robert and
Jeff Hatcher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
Woolwina Pardnnad.

JEFFERSON CITY, NO., Oct. TO-
The Governor to-day pardoned H. ].
Woolwine, who vac sent to the prison
from Audrain county in 1895 for
twenty years on the charge OF assault.
This pardon was strongly rec
commended by both the trial Judge
and the Prosecuting Attorney who
tried woolwine, and BY q large num-
Der OF prominent citizens.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
a BEAUTIFUL WEDDING.
T. N. Rainsy, of Marshall, and Miss
Verde Northern, Of Mexico, We're
Married on Tuesday.

At 10 O'Clock Tuesday morning Mr.
II. NJ. Rainey, Of Marshall, and Miss
Verde Northern, OF this city, were
married by Rev. A. a. Wallace at the
home Of the BRIDES mother, Mrs,
san'f Northern, on East Love street.
The ceremony was a very pretty
one. The LEDGER described the BRIDES
costume, which was given to her by
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Northern, in SAT-
urday's issue.
After the ceremony q delightful
wedding breakfast was served. The
cake had a ring in 1t and II fell to
Miss Nsttie Harrison to get the ring.
They say that the nj doing this win
be the next to wed.
After the breakfast Mr.. and Mrs.
Rainey left for California on q six
weeks bridal tour. The bride wore a
talior-made travelling suit Of French
bound cloth, castor shade.
Following is the list of presents re-
csived by the happy couple:
Diamond sunburst, groom to bride.
Elegant round etched mirror on ell
yer base with cut glasses a1d carafe,
w. u. Rainey.
Silver and pearl fruit knives, ]. r.
and Creighton Brown.
Out glass c~arafe, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
w. Hunter, Ms-shsll.
Venetian vase, Alma Williams.
Toilet set IN decorated china and
silver, John Northern.
Royal Worcester bon bon dish, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Ragsdale.
Beautiful cut glass happy, Miss
Agnes Spencer, Marshall.
Sterling silver soap box, Mrs. e. d.
Graham.
Bohemian glass vase, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rainey.
wedgewood powder box, Mrs. VIM.
PFetsch.
Lovely silver water jug, Charlie
Graham.
An exquisite marmalade jar In royal
china and gold, Misses Bette and
WinnIfred Sims.
Silver bread tray, Mr.. aud Mrs. ].
L. Woodbridge.
Out glass berry bowl, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. N. Prouty, Abiline, Kas.
Bon bon spoon In gold, Master Ed
win Rainey Prouty.
Out glass punch bowl, J, M. Denny,
]. O. Lamkln, JF., and II w. Lacy,
Marshall.
Bread and butter dish, Miss Nell
Lewis.
Ivory and silver knives and forks,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Brown.
Out glass and silver salts and pep
pers, Miss Brown and Miss Tally.
Exquisite picture, Misses Lewis and
Potts.
Mahogany chair, DR.. J. r. Harri-
son, Benton City.
Salad fork, Miss Van Striker.
Lovely china vase, Miss Nell Ooons.
China rose vase, Mrs. Jane RICKETTS,
and Miss Ida Ricketts,.
Exquisite rose, Mrs. Jacob Maddox.
Handsome Oxford Bible, Rev. A. A.
Wallace.
Handsome imported vase, Missea
Nettie Harrison, Judith Jones and
Susie Baker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
ChildDead.

On Monday night jacob, the i've
months old o of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
schopp, north of Mexico, died Of
kidney trouble. Funeral services
were conducted from the residence
to day and the remains we're inferred
in the Mexico cemetery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
Killed His Little Sister.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Oct. 9.-While
playing with a shotgun to-day the IL
year-old son Of O. B. johnson, who
lives two miles west of Columbia,
shot and killed his little sister, aged 8
years. The head Of the child was
blown almost entirely from her
shoulders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Peyt. Morris, of Thompson, has .
be display Of farm products on the
tatheast corner Of the square which
attracting considerable attention.
ut. even brought down hams and
Mes Of bacon and all that 10 lacking
b make his display complete is John
|botawood to aid him in the "yarn"
lpartment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

|hr. 7. B. Hansbsrry, who lives three
'les west of Thompson, Mo-, Lost his
ms and all bis feed by fire on Mon
\ night, also one horse. Loss about
goo. Adr. sanaberry will have a pub
, sale Of horses. mnlea and cattle on
.iday, October n, at his farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
A Great Gelding Sold.

-
O. O. VOORHEES, has sold the price
winning gelding, Emmett, as indlcat-
ed by the following telegram:
10 @. c. voorhies, Mexico, No.
ST. LOUIS, NO., Oct. 81 will take
Emmett ct $1,000. Kindly bring him
to ST. Louis at once. Answer by wire.
OHAs. r. DRUMMoND,
3715 Lindell Boulevard.
Mr.. VOORHEES, wired Mr.. Drummond
that he could have the horse ct the
above named price, but as the geIding
lie entered at several horse shows this
fall, Neal autographed Mr.. Drummond
asking II he would allow Emmett to
fulnll the engagements made for him
bv Mr.. Voorhiea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
MISS EDMONDS QUEEN.
WINNER OF THE VOTING CON
TEST FOR FIRST BoEORs IN
TEE FLOWER PARADE.
THE HONORARY MAIDS SELECTED
Miss Mcbride, of ~Csntralia, and Miss
Trigg. of Fulton, Chosen by
Miss Edmonds-A Spirited
Contest to the End.

Mise Ida Edmonds was winner Of
the contest for queen Of the flower
parade. She polled 1854 votes, or
40 votes more than her closest com
petitor, Miss Msymie Duncan. The
contest waa quite warm throughout,
but the hottest time came last even
ing. The ballot boxes were stuffed
choek full two or three times and then
there were voters standing around
trying 10 buy ballots as the clock
struck u, the time for closing. The
judges then took charge Of the votes
and the counting began. This occu-
pied over two hours. Following was
the standing OF the contestants:
Miss Ida Edmonds.
Miss Maymie Duncan.
Mics Nell Lewis.
Miss Byrd Locke.
Mise Esther Norris.
Miss May Lewis.
Miss Maude Wallace.
Miss Kathryn Dean.
Miss Della Tuily.
Miss Blessing Burkhart.
Miss Anna Potts.
Miss Ora johnson.
Miss Alice Brooks.
Miss Mary Johnson.
Miss George Guthrie.
Miss Alma Williams.
According to the rules Of the con-
test the six young ladies receiving the
largest vote, next to the queen, will
act as maids Of honor. They are:
Misses Maymie Duncan, Nell Lewis,
Byrd Locke, Esther Norris, May Lewis
and Maude Wallace.
The queen selects two honorary
maids. Miss Edmonds named Niles
Nettse Mcbride, OF C~entralia, and Miss
Letha Trigg, Of Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
Sale Of shOrthorn Cattle.

On Friday, Nov. 9. Measrs, 8. P. En-
mons, Littrsll and others will have q
public sale OF Shorthorn cattle at
Hisey & Lees livery barn in this city.
sixty-nve head win be cold, OF the
choicest strains. The sale will be
largely attended and the cattle will
bring good prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Price has aloud voice, quality makes
some noise, but Q duet between the
two brings the crowds. Come to our
store and see what We have for cash.
New millinery for matchiess prices.
Special big sale Of bright, new and
clean fall goods. The greatest assort-
ment Of trimmed hats in Mexico.
DON'T forget the place, first door
north OF Oraddock's.
d4t-w1t JENNIE M. WooD.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
HIDES AND FuRS WANTED.
I want your hides and furs OF all
Top price paid.
2o-4t SAN MORRIS.

At J.. O. Ringo'a curiosity booth
there iB on exhibition 3 powder horn
made from . gourd. which has been
In the CLARK and Jones families for
over one hundred years. ID 10 now
thelproperty Of Mrs. e. ]. Jones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

The members of the Mexico bar and
A6 friends OF Z. P. ofigler met at the
Montezuma Clnb rooms to accord Mr..
Der, who Is going to move to Sc.
'opls, e farewell reception. Several
|iIle talks were made and a handsome
d was presented to Mr.. criRler.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

On Saturday last the grass in the
meadow Of Jack MiddIetons, north Of
Mexico, caught Gre from a hedge
brush Ere and 70 acres Of grass was
burned besides seven stacks of hay.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Rousing bargains for the week at
our millinery headquarters. Don't
fan 10 be on hand this week. Every
one visiting The Street Fair will not
have seen anything Of greater interest
than the beautiful hats 81 Miss Woods,
one door rorth Of oFzddock's. d. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
I'd TayIor brought an some appl

ed Taylor brought up some apples
from Montgomery County for the
Street Fair which he calls the Middle
town Chips. Ed says they are Chris
Pearaon's favorite and on the CHIPS
editors account he hopes they viii
take the premium.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

". R. Lampson, OF this city, will
Rd a paper at the annual poultry
|pw to be held at Sedalia next
'cember. Mr.. Lampson's subject is,
-alk on Paper
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Hisey & Lee shipped q horse to St.
Louis on Monday.
Samuel Gray had 81 cattle on the St.
Louis market Monday.
R. R, Buckner shipped % mules to
st. Louis Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

VIM. II. TripIett, Of near Cant, has
nagniHcent display Of farm products
y fruits at the Fair. The pears Mr..
|lplett brought in are as fine as ever
|sw in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

The might Of my prices and values
win draw big crowds to this popular
salssroom this week. Golden oppor-
tunities for hat wearing people who
visit Hiss Wood, d4t-wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

226 acres in one farm and 40 in an
other. Both we'll improved. Near
murray, Boone county, Missouri Ad-
dress Virgil Potts, Murray, Mo-, or
n. NJ. Turner, O~entralia, Mo. VS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Among the good stock that viii be
|the Street Fair this week Is an all
colt, Young Prince, by Mid
int, horse and colt the property Of
b. Fletcher, Of this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Second shipment of boys, misses
and ehildren's school shoes received
to-day, at prices that cannot be du-
pllcated. Call and see them and you
will agree with ne.
BOSTON SHOE STORE,
East Side Square,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. Robert Simpson, accompanied
by Misses Alice and Poe Simpson, +
here from Shamrock the guests Of G..
W. Berry aud family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Extraordinary opportunities for
hes visiting Mexico's Street Fair
] be found in the millinery depart
mt at Miss Woods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. l. ]. Sims, of Thompson, had a
. display of fruits and homemade
lcles on exhibition at the st. Louis
last week. Mrs. Sims exhibit
u much admired.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
MRXIcO. MISSOURI.

THERE Is considerable talk at
Columbia, No. in reference to the
railroad built from the NJ. x. & 4.
being extended to Mexico. Mexico
cannot have too many railroads.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. Frank Dye, OF vandalia, is the
'eat Of Martin Kunkel and family
hing the Street Fair. Mrs. Dye Is
N wife Of one of Vandalia's leading
Archants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Sennie, the 7-year-ol ID. daughter OF
Der and Mrs. William HUI, who
4 been quite III OF typhoid fever, lie
proving rapidly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

See our windows for all the latest
styles, all bran new. No job lots sold
by us. Boston SHOE STORE,
East Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
.h8 Cheap Cash Store

Buyine for Cash and selling for Cash. We ere
tparsd 70 save you money. For the conren-
Aoe OF customers we WI sell coupon books for
I'D 1t . per cent. discount. We have 81, s., s.
ID so books that We think win be found very
nysnisnt. Watch changes IN this space. Our
-lces ohanaa WITH he MARKET
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

hrs. A. A. Wallace aud children
NJ visit friends and relatives at
'escent Hin, Kentucky, for a few
4eks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Bern, Sunday, October 8, TO Mr.. and
y. VIM. Pitts, a son. Mr. Pitts says
h IL q Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. Richard Carter is home from
Kansas City, where ahe has been the
guest of relatives and friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. Clarence Buell., OF Louisiana,
visiting Mrs. r.. M. White during
\ Street Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

|Mrp. M. e. TarIeton, Of East st.
snis, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Locke.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

II you want a pair Of kid gloves 60
to Blum's, where they 7 having a
cheap sale on them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

william Bates, Of near Thompson,
} cleared, Saturday night Of the
lrge Of obstructing a public high
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Miss Stella Prewitt, OF HigginsvilleI
she guest Of relatives and friends
be this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Miss Jennie Hudson, Of Montgom-
b City, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J,
4 Botkin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

J. F. Hubbard, a prominent stock
'ealer Of Sturgeon, is here on busi-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

New dress goods just received at
Brown q Smiths.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Brown & Smith for silks; new line
lst received. d4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

bliss Berta Evans, Of Hutchinson,
b, is the guest Of the Misses
.puston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

New goods ell over the house at
brown and Smiths.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

"silk Finish" Flour, highest pat
emit, the -four we are giving
away prizes on per cwt.. Al so
Mexico Favorite -four, high pat
emit, good as q great many
first grades. ................ 1 70
o. K. family -four, per cwt. $50. / 90
II lbs. best Eastern granulated
sugar ............. . -. 1 90
Corn Starch, per ID. pkg. 40
l pound package Cow Brand
20
1 pound pkg good Soda ......... SC
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. J.. A. Coil and daughter, Miss
Inez, OF Perry, are visiting Mrs. P. a..
Cullen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Mrs. s. B. Opok is home from Dali
b, Texas, where che attended the
arrival.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Furs At Brown q smith's on s9-
tos.s week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Wood Trimble i with Morris 8
lbbay this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Miss Wayne Richie, Of Sturgeon, ia
he guest of Miss Mary Long.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Bee the Furs at Brown s Smiths
b week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Go to wilkins Brothers for shoes;
We lead, others follow.
BosroE SHOE sroRE,
East Side Square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Kerr, J. F. Hutts, Bud Davis, W. W.
Smell, r. L. Brown, Hisey & Lee, two
entries; William Smith, Brit Luckie,
W B. Hanna, Joseph Schulz, two en-
tries; W. P. Jones, W. B. Freeman,
O. @. VOORHEES,, r. E. Biggs, ]. P.
Arnold, James Kempson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Each Package Of PUTNAM
FADELESS DYE colors more
goods than any other dye and
coIors them better, too. Sold by
]. F. LleweIlyn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Nos WI eaa constantly On hand ne finest Of
.port msAl-BEEF. VEAL, PORK, LAMB
10 MUTTON. Essythins goes a a very dose
.sh price. mons No. q. Ty us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Best Cider Picking Vinegar,
per gal 16c
New Rolled Oats, fresh, guarsn-
teed, per b.. &c
Shredded Wheat Biscuits 2 pkgs
and cook book. ~. ... CSC
New Citron, per ID. zoe
Lemons, per dozen. j.. ........ zoe
New California dried peaches,
per pound. loo
Cookies and cakes, per lb...... &c
Uranberries, per q ...--.-... 90
s pounds best Silver Gloss Starch CSC
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

One Of the most enjoyable events
on the amusement programme was the
sack race with the following entries;
Dat and Ed WilIingham, VIM. Jordon,
Frank Donnelly, VIM. Robinson and
Edwin LAWYER. Dat WiIlingham
finished first and Robinson second.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12
HICKORY NUTS WANTED.
cooperative Insurance Co.

win take 100, OOO, 200, 900 or 50 bush.
els. Pay cash. SAM MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

1 B. GUTHRIE. e. R. LOCKE,
Notary Pablo. Notary Public.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

The entries Tor the corn Smelling
contest were: Elmer Powell, Geo.
Massey Geo. Dean, I. o. Balkin and
L. J. Plunkett. The decisions were
swsrced by the judges, Ian Hit,
Price johnson and Ross Calhoun, to
Powell frst and Massey aecond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

HIsey & Lees Red Bud won hrst In
the show ring for the best harness
horse, mare or gelding, and Minnie,
owned BY the same firm, won second.
Red Bud put up q pretty show.
WATERMELON EATING CONTEST.
six colored boys amused > crowd
this afternoon with q watermelon con.
test. One boy won fret prize and
another won second prise.
In the needle threading contest
Miss Lollie Henderson, Of So. Louis,
won fret and Miss Mary sullinger, OF
Mexico, won second.
FINE RING OF HORSES.
In the ring for the best horse mars
or eeldIng, shown 10 halter, there
we're eighteen entries Of the best AMI
mails IN Missouri. First ribbon waa
awarded to Billy Smiths Rosenon'i
: mare BY Blaokmont. Neal VooL-
hlss, stallion, Income, wa second
The iudees we're J. n. Harriso1s j. ~
Iohn.on and s. Q. Grove. Following
ara those who had entries; h b.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

The display Of hogs n snsep is
quite small, bat lie q good one, there
being some fine blooded stock
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

At $50 O'Clock on Tuesday Q fal
mems race was run between -four
men who weighed two hundred pounds
or better. John Wilson, Of Mexico,
won the ace easily with james Wea-
yer and 8. !. Atkins close seconds.
John Mcintyre ''also ran" A prise
OF s. was given.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

Out Of q field Of eight contestants,
Ralph Galloway won the prize for the
best boy rider. CLAY Freeman was
second. The other boys rode well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

id Griffin, NJ NJ Brown, Geo Mas
sey and W A King got up on q dray
wagon and punched 3 needle through
q piece of cloth until they had O hole
in the cloth covered up In the order
named above they occupied the
following time In minutes IA, 21K,
l4and 10 The 21K minutes won, or
M M Brown won the prize
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-10-12

ma 1adias who Hfe - wenr diaq11nA
colored aashes The Eold-hnish goea well
with any Of them. Given Eof b hon
heads and q 1-esns sfamps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-27

PERSONAL---VERY.. Everard Meade, Of
Pohick parish, has declined the call
rendered him by the .vestry OF the
Episcopal churches of King George
county.
Misses Fannie and Bessie Smith. OF
Alexandria, are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. J. W. Brannin, and Mrs. Mary w.
Rouss and her two little boys. of Alex
andria, are visiting Mrs. RS sister,
Mrs. J. w. Brannin at Kelly's Ford.
Mr.. George Wilton went to the Gar
field Hospital in Washington yesterday
to undergo an operation for cancer on
his heel
Mrs. NJ. w. O'Brien and her sister,
Miss Florence Evans, have gone on a
trip to Atlantic City and New York.
Miss L Pearl Hoffman has returned
home from most delightful visit to
relatives in Richmond.
Mayor Simpson and Auditor Price have re-
turned from delightful trip OF a week to
Atlantic City.
Row E v Register of the NJ. E. Church
South and family left here yesterday for q
short stay in Loudoun county.
Miss Sallie Beach. of Richmond, is visiting
Mrs Frank Wariold, on Fairfax street
Mrs. Ewing has returned from pleasant
visit 10 Gordcnsville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-27

roLIoE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed OF by Acting Mayor
Marbury last night:
Enoria Tyler, colored, charged with
al assault on John Gragg.
john Jones, colored, arrested on sus-
picion of having committed murder
10 Baltimore, was released.
Lizzie Morton, colored, charged with
being drunk and with disorderly con
duct, was fined s. or given 80 days in the
work house.
Richard Jackson, colored, charged
with al assault on Marshall Dobie with
n rock, was dismissed.
John Dixon, colored. charged with
Indecent conduct, was dismissed.
Ann Lucas, charged with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Edward Bryant, colored, charged
with an assault on Lena Curry, was dis
missed
Richard a. Fletcher, for allowing his
cows to roam the streets, was dismissed
VIM. Murphy, charged with belnp
drunk and with indecent conduct, had
his case continued.
Night RepQri.-Lsst night was cloudy
and mild with one prisoner at the sta
lion house.