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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-06
Services in Alameda

ALAMEDA. Dec. 5.-Memorial serv-
ices for the departed members of Ala
media lodge of Elks were held by the
fraternity THIS afternoon in the First
Presbyterian church. Raymond Benja-
min of Napa lodge was the orator of
the occasion. The eulogy was delivered
by Frank Otis. The vocal soloists were
Carl Anderson, Miss Charlotte McMa-
hon, Henry L. Perry. Theodore Vogt
played the organ. Violin solos were
contributed by Nathan J. Landsberger.
Several numbers were sung by the
Golden Gate quartet, composed of
Frank Onslow. Carl Anderson, John de
p. Teller and Henry L. Perry.
The memorial service officers were:
Exalted ruler, DR.. w. o. Smith. es-
teemed leading knight, Harold G.. Ward;
esteemed loyal knight, Arthur o. Gott;
esteemed Iecturing knight, Fred 4.
Brooks; secretary, Arthur w. Morgan
stern; treasurer, Al Latham; chaplain,
Rev. Frank S. Brush; tyler, w. J. Rog-
ers; inner guard Joseph f.. Murray;
esquire, Joseph /. Sedgley; memorial
committee, Will G. Wood, DIR. George c.
Thompson, DIR. II M. Pond.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
MISS EDYTHE EARL
CUNNINGHAM.

After a short illness of thirty-nine
hours, Miss Edythe Earle Cunning
ham fell asleep, June IL, 1903.
She was born In Audrain county
August IS, 1891. Since she was OLD
enough, she has spent most OF her
life in school. For the past year she
has been a pupil in Virginia College
Roanoke, Virginia.
Upon her return from school, her
friends could see the development oi
those splendid traits which tend 70
make up glorious womanhood NC
higher tribute can be paid her than
to say she was faithful and true In
all things-even unto the least. Truly
honorable with not one spark Of that
deceit which people often assume was
too small to be overlooked; no kind
ness she would not willingly anc
cheerfully bestow.
We loved her for her unassumint
modesty, for her gentleness in man
ner and speech, for her straight
| forwardness, for her sweet sympath,
and her bright, sunny nature, which
smiled upon every one whom sh'
knew. With her heart filled witt
truth, honor and love, we say, He
| life was only just begun" But tina
| life is not always the most complet
which numbers the most years. u
her life there were no wasted years
no regrets for time misspent. He
Influence for good was far-reachin
and will be alive as long as ther
remains in this life, one who kne'
and loved her.
| In her home where her true an
unadorned character revealed itsel
lher devotion to father, mother, sister
| and brothers was ever that of
loving, obedient daughter and siste
Though unselfish and considerat
. about her desires, she had expresse
herself that her parents had gratifie
; every earthly wish, and there ha
been nothing to mar her happines
which / am sure Is comfort to h'
loved ones.
In school the past year, she ha
formed new and lasting friendship
| among teachers and pupils. and the
= sympathetic messages show that
] know her was to appreciate her.
e Earth shows only half-the tear
the sorrows, the heart-breaking
Heaven shall reveal the perfe
whole, the glorified life, the hapT
!. ness, the joy of Gods own presene
!. Death is a very thin curtain, whit
4 separates the souls home from t
l. home of its Maker. She has but pus
Y ed the curtain aside, and entered u
on the inheritance which waits [
=. the pure and true of heart. We, W
!. sorrow for this dear girl, have no
J. and consolation in the thought that
q life Is ever lord of death,
And love can never lose its owl
A Friei
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
DAVE BALL COMES OUT
FOR GOVERNOR OF STATE
NOT ONE BIT ABASHED
SEEKS NOMINATION FOR THIRD
TINE AS GOVERNOR BELIEV-
ING THE EARLY BIRD GETS
THE INCEST WORM IN THE Po-
LITICAL GARDEN.
Is in the race to win and plans to
have a most successful campaign nC
doubt believing the third time is
the charm.

Montgomery City, Mo-, July s.
Dave Ball of Pike county intends to
make his third call for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor, ac-
cording to statements made while in
Montgomery City attending the cele-
bration of the S0th birthday of his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ball. Both the
Piker and his friends hope the charm
will come with the third battle, al
though he will not wait for 1t to
come voluntarily.
Ball adheres to the claim that he
received the nomination for Cover
nor last year, but was beaten out oi
1t by the action of the thieves and
thugs of the cities. He is not back
ward in his declaration that they will
be unable to repeat their action Of
1908. Believing that the early bird
stands the best chance of catching thu
worms, the Pike county politician II
going out for the nomination at once
1t will be urged against him that hi
was not as enthusiastic for the Demo
cratic State ticket, after his defea
for Governor, as he should have been
but the Ball men will attempt to shov
that had his advice been adopted b.
the campaign managers 1t would hav
been much better for the Democrats
candidates.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
Interviews on the new law with Mex
leo men who are effected by the
law-Theatrleai manager bIames th'
tank town mattress.

The new 80 foot sheet law Is
matter OF more or less discussion
among the travelling public and hotel
keepers since its being passed In
this state. Local hotel managers are
divided in their opinions regarding II
while the commercial traveller places
the blame ON the chamber maid
rather than on "mine host for the
beds not being well made.
Gov. Hadley has appointed Tom b.
Johnson of st. Louis, hotel inspector
to enforce the provisions Of the new
law. Mr.. Johnson's salary will be
$4,000 a year and he will have four
deputies at 800 month each.
Walter L. Reid, of the Ringo Hotel
when asked his opinion Of the law
stated: ~ think 1t is a good law II
tends to make public rooming houses
more sanitary. We use 100 inch
sheets and the law will practically
not effect u.s.
T. ]. Hoxsey, proprietor of the
Hoxsey Hotel, though of the opinion
that the law would benefit the in
spectors and their clerks more thar
any one else, believed that If properly
enforced would be of some benefit
| He uses 80 inch sheets.
The majority Of travelling men thai
were asked their opinion Of the law
Thursday morning by a representa-
tive of the Ledger, stated that th'
Condition of beds in hotels were no
so much the fault of the proprietor
as the chamber maids. However larg'
the sheets, it is the travelling mem
lexperience, that those who hay'
Icharge of making the beds every da,
fail to properly place the bed cover
on.
Sheets" said Martin j. Williams
| a theatrical manager passing througi
Mexico, "Its mattresses we want leg
islated. When you get into tn
whistle stations barn storming an
have to curl up on a bundle Of ant
quated corn shucks you rise in th
morning feeling like human waftl
, L iron.
"The soft side of a rock QUAR-,
after blast, is heavenly bliss to OF
of those tank town beds where Il
only train that hesitates is the loci
freight and the quickest way out {
the place is on foot. I've seen ii
day when an actor would go into
: fit when he hit one of those ma
, tresses merely from memories I
bumps recalled. Not sheets, but ma
, tresses, is what we want legislatic
Ion"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
MOTORISTS AND MER-
CHANTS FAVOR AUTO
RACE HERE IN fall
EITHER A SPEED OR AN ENDuR-
ANcE CONTEST MAY BE HELD
HERE AS MOTORISTS AND 9TH.
ERs FAVOR SUCH AN ApvER.
TislNo MEDIUM FOR CITY.
Mexico automobile club may be form
ed shortly and IL will likely under
take the arrangement Of a race
for this fall.

Local motor car enthusiasts are
considering the advisability of holding
mineature Vanderbilt cup race here
this fall or in its stead an endurance
contest. The discussion originated
in a suggestion along those lines
made by the Ledger. Only stock cars
will be considered If the event mater
ializes.
A 100 mile race, ten times around
the Lakeland belt or any other course
best suited, would prove not only a
matter OF general interest in the
state, but draw thousands to Mexico,
A purse large enough to induce
motorists from all sections of the
state to enter would generalize the
interests and besides the many
brought in by the railroads auto
mobile owners would tour to this city
to witness the event.
Several merchants have expressed
| themselves as willing and ready tf
give what assistants they could to
ward such race. They are of th'
opinion 1t would prove of great valu'
as an advertisement for the city ai
lwell as bring a great amount o
money here. The local motorists
almost to a man, are delighted will
the suggestion and several have sig
nified their intention of enterinI
either speed or endurance contest
The former would of course be Of tn
greatest interest to spectators.
Several local motorists are con
|. sidering movement to organize
Mexico Automobile Club embracin
} | in membership every motor car owne
in the county. If this is organize
the race could be held under II
/ Auspices.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
HUNDREDS N PERIL
IN MISSOURI TOWN
COVERED BY WATER
PATToNseuRe RESIDENTS MA
RooNEp ON THE ROOFS OF
HOUSES AND IN THE TOPS OF
THE TREES APPEAL BRINGS
HELP.
One man Is drowned-Forty boats are
engaged In the rescue work, winlch
Is danserous-TraIn wrecked BY the
Flood.

The flood conditions In North and
Northwest Missouri are hourly beeom
lnu more serious. All Of Pattons-bure
is flooded, MaryviIIe is cutoff and nj
condition about Trenton and chllle-
cothe are not improved.
Hundreds have been rescued from
their inundated homes In Pattonsburg
where two men are known to have
lost their lives. Hundreds crowded In
to school house surrounded by waite
and many are without food. The rain
had not abated from the latest re-
ports.
Four coaches of west bound San
ta Fe train overturned in is feet OF
water near Pamona, Kas. The passen-
gers we're forced to climb on top OF
the coaches to escapedrowning.
At Chillecothe Mo-, six men were
swept from bridge and nothing has
been heard from them. In Kansas
City the water has reached the dan
ger line and continues to rise.
The train service Is demoralized In
Northern, Missouri. A train has not
been in or out of Maryville MO, in
IA hours. Telephone service is cut
off and bridges valued at $100,0eO
have been washed away. The water
supply Of the city has been shut-off-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
BUSINESS MEMS ASsO'N.
BUSY At MONTHLY MEET.
ING THURSDAY EVENING
WILL SECURE A SUITE OF ROOMS
AND ESTABLISH HEADouAR-
TIERS IS ONE OF THE LATEST
PROJECTS OF THIS PRoeREs.
sIvE BODY.
Friedman Shelby shoe Co. may en-
large plant here--other business
of importance considered at the
meeting.

The Mexico Business Mems AS
sociation will likely secure perma-
nent rooms soon In which they viii
establish headquarters. Here they
will place on display the banner and
prize winning results of the years
harvest in the county and everything
added to make the apartments modern
and inviting. This and other kindred
matters were discussed Thursday
evening at the annual meeting of the
board of directors. The enlargement
of the Friedman-Shelby Shoe factory
in this city was also given consider
alton with other matters of inn
portance.
At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Board of Directors Of the Mexico
Business Mems Association held
Thursday evening, preliminary action
was taken toward securing perma-
nent quarters for the Association. II
was suggested that suite of rooms be
iseeured and fitted up as club and
assembly rooms with all con-
Iveniences. A committee composed of
DR.. j. W. Million, Thos. F. Roden and
ITheo. J. Williams was appointed to
Investigate as to the cost OF main
ltenance of such quarters and report
at the next regular meeting of the
board of Directors.
| 1t is generally understood that the
lFriedman-Shelby Shoe Co. contem'
plate the enlargement of their presen
plant, and Mayor Graham, Geo
Robertson and w. W. Pollock wer'
, appointed a committee to confer will
the Friedman-Shelby Co. in reference
to the matter
, The following committee was ap
pointed to act in conjunction with
, committee from the local camp Q
! x-confederate Veterans In arrang
ling for the Annual State Reunion @
5 1.-THE Ex-confederates: T. ]. Hoxsey
FIRED A. Morris and John p. KemI
} | II will be necessary to raise an en-
: ltertainment fund OF about $500 to dc
Q lfray the expenses of the reunion an
the joint committee will call upon th
I, business men In the next few days.
Tho Board of Directors decided
r, Iraise the salary of the secretary frol
n $1,000 a month to $4,000, this chang
a to date from June 1st.
Vt The directors present were: Pres
aaat I,saasaaeaae, Woo presldent Poiloc
d Secretary Jackson, and Director
g Graham, Robertson, Million, Rode
l. and Williams.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
MARTINSRURG.

Rev. G. W. Elliston is now in Lex
ington, Tenn, where he is conduct
ing a series of meetings. He expects
to be there the month of July. In his
absence Bro. Connor Of Mexico will
probably fill his appointments.
Miss Annie Pritchett returned Sun
day from Middletown where she was
the guest of relatives for several
weeks.
Mrs. Leslie Stevens visited in Mex
leo several days last week.
Lester Wilburn is spending few
days with home folks.
Mrs. Tom Perry has returned from
| st. Louis where she was the guest o
Mrs. Hilkemeyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Wyatt of Pisgah
Iowa, visited their niece, Mrs. Jno
Martin last Tuesday.
N. NJ. Friedman and little Mis-
Natalie, are spending this week Il
| Chicago.
Several of our young folks attend
ed the ice cream social in Bento
City last Saturday evening. Anon
them were ]. B. Devault, Miss Eli
Walker, Russell Martin, Miss Haze
FRIEDMAN, French Hickman and MIS-
ISusie Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams visite
RELATIVES in Slater last week.
i Quite a number from here spef
the Fourth in Mexico.
| A. G. B. & Q. passenger train passe
through Mexico over the Alton Fr
day morning on account OF the hig
water in the Northwestern part OF I'll
State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
BOWEL COMPLAINT
IN CHILDREN

When six months old the little
daughter OF e. N. Dewey, well kno
merchant of Agnewville, Va, had an
attack of cholera infantum. Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was given and effected
complete cure. This remedy has prov
en- very successful in cases OF bow
ell complaint in children and when gi'
en- according to the plain printed di
rections can be relied upon with per
feet confidence. When reduced viii
water and sweetened it is pleasant u
take which Is of great importance
when medicine must be given t
young children. For sale by all DRUG
gists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
RESCUERs LEAVE THE
FLOOD BOUND TOWNS
ALL ARE N SAFETY
RICH HILL FEARS RECORD DAM
AGE -cHILLEcoTHE WATERS
REcEpE, BUT SUMNER GETS
THE FORCE OF THE CREST
LATER.
Pattonsburg citizens were deceived
by rumors Of flood so decided there
was no danger and refused to heed
warnings.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July S.--Dlrty, hol-
loweyed and thoroughly worn out. the
members of the st. Joseph rescue ex-
pedition which Wednesday went to
the relief of the flood stricken popu-
lation of Pattonsburg, returning home
this afternoon, having succeeded in
placing all imperiled Inhabitants Of
the little village in safety and sup
piled them with enough provisions TO
last them until another lot of goods,
which was sent from here, can reach
them.
Four of the boats of the expe-
dition were not brought back, having
been taken by W. T. Wheeler, Oscar
Kleinbrodt, Hank Roehl and man
named Gable, who after stocking the
craft plentifully with provisions
started a trip down stream for the
purpose of relieving number OF
farmers who are said 10 be water
bound in their homes.
Unless another rise suddenly ap'
pears, Pattonsburg is In no danger
now. Beginning in the early hours
this morning the waters began to re
cede rapidly.
Proprietors Of two grocery stores
were enabled to get to their stock to
day, and much of the provisions which
had not been brought by the relic
train were procured there.
i Residents Of Pattonsburg attribute
their unprepared condition to the fac
that they had been fooled before b,
reports of high water, and often warn
ed of the coming rise, but thought
: another false alarm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15

Columbia, Mo-, July 1.-THE pres
ent high price Of corn makes II un-
profitable to feed 1t to hogs as an ex-
elusive ration. Hogs formerly were
fattened entirely upon corn, but stock
men have been looking for a cheaper
feed. The subject Is discussed In u
bulletin just issued by George B. Ellis,
secretary of the State of the State
Board of Agriculture.
Missouri is one of the leading States
in the production of hogs. In 1908,
3,S7S,S63 head were shipped from the
State. This is one hog for every
man, woman and child in the State
and more besides. 1t is estimated
100000 more swine were consumed
on the farms and locally, making more
than 100000 hogs produced in the
State in one year.
Mr.. Ellis estimates that 100000
young hogs were kept on the farms
for breeding purposes, and that the
total valuation of the hogs produced
in Missouri in one year is $79,oOO.0O0'
Cattle and horses are the only other
classes of live stock in Missouri that
surpass in value the swine industry
! One bushel of corn produces from
ten to fourteen pounds of pork. Wheu
corn sells at 80 cents bushel, as
It does today, the farmer must sell
his hogs at from 6 to cents pound
on foot In his feed lot to pay for his
corn, not counting anything for his
work, profit. or loss from disease OF
iaccident.
1 Glover and alfalfa have proved th'
) best forage crops for hogs, with al
: falfa In the lead. An acre Of Glove
will pasture from eight to twelv
! hogs. averaging rs to 1876 pounds
, while an acre of alfalfa will pastur
from fifteen TO twenty OF the sam
size of hogs.
ii Experiments show the daily gain
I In weights are increased 22,2 per CEN
by using clover and 31.7 per cent. b
A alfalfa, instead of blue grass, as fol
1 age for pigs. At the same time th
gains were made on 1871 per cent. an
! 24.5 per cent. less grain respectivell
than with bluegrass forage.
Such leguminous plants as Glove
alfalfa and cowpeas in connectio
with a bluegrass pasture, make
fine forage crop, Timothy is M
: much used as food for Swim
Glover is the most generally use
hog pasture in Missouri" says til
! bulletin. at furnishes the food nj
n triments lacking in corn, and fits we
n into the rotation where corn is Il
IL principal crop. 1t Is killed by tt
t. heavy pasturing, and is also ofte
i winter-killed. 1t makes the be
st pasture for hogs, when heading
blooming. If allowed to ripen 1t b
comes woody and is not relished
,s hogs. and needs cutting to make
p new growth.
"Cowpeas are the cheapest form
homegrown protein to use for fee
ing with corn. They can be SOW
either alone or with corn al
pastured with hogs. The hogs CT
be made to gain two or more poun
" day when fed on cowpeas and cor
Il Pumpkins, sorgum, rape and ar
ehokes are good feed for swine. R
er and wheat furnish good wint
or pastures
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15

RESIDENT J. w. Million, OF Har
HCollege, is arranging, as usual
hake a thorough canvass of Mis-
and adjoining states for MS
sol. The prospect for an increas
is fine, Prosperity i
hing throughout the country ant
means there must be more dorm
room at Hardin which is one O
most prosperous and popular o
school for girls this country
! Institution needs additional bull
very badly, and all Of our people
Interested In the Improvement an
argement OF the influence o
institution.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
PROPER TREATMENT FOR DYsEN
Terry AND plARRHoEA

The great mortality from dysentery
and diarrhoea is due to a lack OF
proper treatment at the first stages
of the disease. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a
reliable and effectual medicine, and
when given in reasonable time will
prevent any dangerous consequences
1t has been in use for many years an
has always met with unvarying sue
cess. For sale by all Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
ID. A. RS. WANT A STATE SONG.

ID. A. RS. WANT A STATE SONG.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution In Missouri desiring song
to be known as the "State Song"
which can be sung by them on the
occasions OF Chapter, State and
National Meetings, do hereby wish to
know that competition is open to all,
and not confined to members of the
organization
Three verses ana q chorus will be
sufficient as to length, and the music
should be easy and not difficult to
sing. Words and music must be
original.
September 1, 1909, will be the time
limit when songs can be received, at
which time a committee of musicians
and Daughters of the American
Revolution in Missouri Will pass on all
compositions, considering both words
and music and the adaptability of both
for popular singing. Said Committee
will select the three songs best suited
for the purpose designated, and of
these three one Will be officially
chosen at the Missouri State Confer
enee d. A. r. in October, 1909.
| All communications must be sent be-
: fore September /, 1909, to
MRS. J. w. HEAD,
II State Sec. d. A. r
: 5617 Chamberlain Ave, st. Louis.
to Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
| 81 PHILLIP
IN THE EAST.

IN lite ENo =.
81 Phillip leaves Saturday night
for New York and other Eastern cit
les, where he will complete his
Fall purchases for the Mems Depart
ment of the Phillips Stores, and
also assist his buyers for the Phil
lips New Ladies' Shop.
81 tells the Ledger thatwhatever is
newest in wearing apparel for men OF
women for the coming Fall will find
place in their exhibit Simultaneous!
with the showing in the largest East
ern cities.
| The Phillip Bros. will sure hav'
some store for a city of Mexico's size
when their new room is completed
and Mexico and surrounding countr!
is showing its appreciation of sucl
enterprise by liberal support o
this business sytem.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
HARRY RUBEY STARTS
5OOO-M|LE MOTOR TOUR
ROADS AROUND MACON, MO-,
WERE TOO MUDDY FOR AUTO
AND HE HAS HIS AUTO SHIP
ED TO CHICAGO so HE CAN
START THERE.

Macon, Mo-, July S.--Harry NJ. Ru-
hey, chairman of the Democratic State
Committee, left last night on his 5000
mile motor tour, using freight train.
The roads eastward were covered with
mud, and Mr.. Rubey wasn't game for
that proposition on the start.
The motor was put in freight car
and Mr.. Rubey and DR.. Ed. S. Smith,
the navigator" travelled in the ca
boosa to Chicago, where their wives
will join them, and the motor will be
used from there on to Buffalo, Mon
treal and New York. The party will
return westward to Minneapolis
where Mr.. Rubey will place the order
for his special designed sea-going
motor boat,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15
ARTICLES OF INCORPORA-
ton FILED THURSDAY

Articles of Incorporation forming a
company to be known as The Intel
ligencer Publishing Company, to con-
tinue for period of Fifty years with
a capitalization of $4,000 were filed
with the Recorder Thursday. The
purpose of the company is to publish
newspaper, to engage In general
publishing, printing and book binding
business.
The corporation all told has 1870
shares of stock valued at $50 per
share. The directors are W. F. AT
kinson, Willard Potts, John Mcintyre
Fred Morris and Rufus Jackson.
Mr.. Jackson will be editor-in-chiei
and will take charge of the paper
on August list.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1909-07-15

4 Mexico band is surprising 'ts
ambitious friends In proiicieh
soon promises to be one o.
.rv hest in the state.This oane
..posed of young business men
In III afford to spare the tins
|from their business; and some
siation should be shown them Il
Mexico an organization OF thll
|The young men not only tax
Itime away from business bu
these warm evenings practic
he Ledger believes arrange
should be made so we can hav
hand concerts a week. In thu
bur merchants and citizens cal
their appreciation OF a IRIS
band by liberal subscriptions
II the same time enjoy delight
nt.of.door concert during tn
Ter months.