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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

proved to be small fire in a pile of boxes and barrels beneath the stairs between the bakeshop and meat mar ket in Mullen & St. Onge's store at the corner of Union and Milk streets. The various companies responded promptly but no stream of water was necessary, fire extinguishers serving to check the flames. No material damage was done. It will be seven months today (Saturday) since the last box alarm was sent in, the last fire to which the department responded being on the 5th of last July when an alarm was sent in from box 15 for a slight blaze in a. pile of rags at A. Babcock's in Yel- low row. No damage was done at that time
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DRAMATIC RECITAL.
Hannibal Williams Gives Henry ". at
 High School.

Tn the High school hall Friday even ing Hannibal Williams of New York, dramatic reader, gave his interpretation of Shakespeare's Henry ", part l. The excellent entertainment was arranged by the teachers of the school and was attended by many of the students, their relatives, friends and persons interested in the school.
 G. A. R. Committees.
 Ffllowing are the recently appointed committees of McGregor post, G. A. R., for the ensuing year: Trustees. Com mander H. G. Mowry; senior vice com mander, A. A Perkins; junior vice commander. H. F. Baker; auditors, Greene; relief committee, H. G Now ly, Theodore D. Pond, Caleb Blanch- ard; memorial committee. H. G. Now ry, A. A. Perkins. H. E. Baker, W. N. Arnold. c. A. Potter, Theodore b. Pond.
 Patriotic Instructor.
 A. c. Greene has been elected patri- otic instructor of the post and will have the territory of Killingly and Brooklyn. He will also have charge of such instructions in the schools and will be pleased to cooperate with the teachers for this purpose.
 Borough Notes.
 A number of Danielson members of the FraternaI Benefit League were in Jewett City Thursday evening to at I6rQ the 1nSDaIldllOn OF the OIlCcTS the lodge in that place.
 Mrs. G. F. Genung is quarantined at the home of her daughter in Medford, Mass, one Of the members of the fam fly being i'll with hiphtheria-
 The mem berSH of the Ladies' society of the Brooklyn Congregational church gave a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Charles Downs at their home in that village Friday evening. Rev. Mir. Downs recently became the pastor of the church.
 Missionary Lecture.
 Rev. Ralph s. Cushman will deliver the second in a series of missionary lectures at the Methodist church on Sunday evening The lecture will be on Japan, and in it will be considered it's rapid rise as a world power under the inspiration of western civilization.
 Grange to Increase Membership.
 Quinebaug Pomona Grange is to hold a meeting in DanieIson on the 18th of the present month. An effort is to be made this year so increase the mem bership to 500. This will be an in- crease of about 100 members.
 Personal Mention.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis E. Kennedy were in New London Thursday evening to attend the ball given by St. Johns Lit erary association.
 MT. and Mrs. Ira Martin are enter taining MT. and Mrs Harry McGrath of Elizabeth Falls. Me.
 Frank P. Marvin of Concord, N. H., was a visitor in Danielson on Friday.
 James McPherson, who has been in Providence for some time, has returned to Danielson and entered the employ of Frank Reach
 Mrs. Thomas J. Evans, who has been i'll for several weeks, remains in a crit icaI condition.
 Ernest Geer of Boston has been spending several days with his parents MT. and Mrs. H. H. Geer, of Furnace street.
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society, and at 2 the regular evening service will be conducted by the Chris tian Endeavor. when the c. E. day ser- vice, The Adodel Endeavorer, will be presented.
 illustrated Lecture.
 At the Methodist church Thursday evening the Rev. E. Nj. Anthony gave an interesting lecture on Ben Hur, with stereopticon illustrations.
 Mrs. Charles E. Spicer is in Hanover, caring for her mother, who is i'll.
 Mrs. J. G. Ward of Leff1ngwell is the cox.
 Mrs. c. W. Robinson is in Wickford visiting her brother, Dr. George Soule. Miss Delrhine BeauregArd was pres- ent at the E1ks ladies' night and at a whist party in Putnam this week.
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JEWETT CITY
What is Going on About the Borough
 Lecture on Ben Hur."

Mrs. D. J. Champlin had as her guest Thursday Mrs. Samuel H. Culver of Jersey City. N- J.
 Mrs. A. w. Williams entertained the Harmony club Friday.
 Mrs. Ann E. Prior, Mrs. T. NJ. Crumb and Mrs George Sparks attended the funeral ot Miss Sarah O1in in Plain field Friday.
 At the M. F. church Sunday the pas- tor, the Rev. George D. Stanley. will preach Morning subject, Sincerity. A song service will be held at o'clock in the evening, followed by a talk by the pastor on Memory's Tragedy.
 At the Congregational church the pasor. the Rev. NJ H. Cane, LID, will preach Sunday morning on Self Archi- lecture. In the evening his theme will be Helpers and Hfnderers-
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing the Rev E. w. Potter's subject will be Good Works to be Seen, but Not Displayed. In the evening at 6.30 there yilI be business meeting of the c. E.
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PUTNAM
To Orangize Sons of Veterans Camp -Governor Weeks to Be Guest of Business Men-Postofffce Granted Temporary Carrier.


 J. Harold Bowen, temporary secre- tary, has sent out notices of meeting of those who are to form a camp of Sons of Veterans to meet in G. A R. hall next week for the purpose of elect ing officers.
 Governor Weeks Coming.
 Hon. Randolph H. Chandler of Thompson will be one of the speakers at the meeting of the Putnam Busi- ness Mems association next Tuesday evening, when Governor Weeks is to be present.
 E. H. Boynton of Boston was fin Putnam Tuesday.
 The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Mary Clark Friday afternoon.
 Special Policemen.
 Luther M. Keith and John Hubbard have been appointed special policemen by vote of the common council.
 George w. Gilpatric, agent of the Adams Express company in this city, has rendered his resignation to take effect the first of the present month. Mr. Gilpatric is to be a partner in a new business in this city.
 The ninth grade pupils of the Israel Putnam school are arranging for their annual entertainment.
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Given His Ticket of Leave.

John Murphy, a professional tramp and panhandler, was driven out of town Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Capt. E H. Richmond of the police force. Murphy has been around this city in the past and has been sent over the road from here and is no new flg- ure in police circles. He carries a large, heavy cane and raps upon doors when the men folks are away and tries to work upon the synpathies of timid women. A number of complaints hays been coming in about his trying to work this one and that one.
 He wears a number of coats, one eclipsing Joseph's famous one in point of cOlorS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
ALERT HOSE COMPANY
Pleases Big Number of Patrons with Annual Concert and Masked Ball.

The thirty-fourth annual concert and masquerade given by Alert hose company, No. l, in town hall Friday evening. was a most enjoyable affair and was largely attended The hall was decorated for the occasion and the uniforms of the fire laddies added additional color to the handsome color scheme
 An especially attractive and lively concert was rendered from 8 to 3 o'clock by Helmold's orchestra. which also furnished the music for the elab- crate dance programme of eighteen numbers that followed. The affair was a sheet and pillow case masquerade. Assistants in the dressing rooms ar ranged the disgutses with all the cor rect effects.
 At o'clock the grand march opened up the actual Tnerriment for the eve ming. Mayor Daniel P. Dunn and Mrs Dunn led, followed by Chief Wade U. Webster and Mrs Webster, Foreman James P. Mustard and Miss Ida Pot ter and other officers of the company, members of the company and friends of the other companies with their wives and sweethearts. It was one of the most striking marches that has been witnessed in the hall in a long time. A good number of spectators en- joyed the animated scene from the bal . cony.
 Refreshments were served at inter mission by members of Francis S. Long Woman's Relief corps
 Foreman James P. Mustard was gen eraI director. First Assistant Foreman William H. Smith, floor manager: Sec ond Assistant Foreman John B. Edgar Carpenter were aides.
 First Box Alarm in Seven Months.
 An alarm was sent in from box &
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Notes of Sports.

Notwithstanding reports relating to the formation of a baseball league in this end of the state. the name agreed upon at Thursdays meeting in Willi- mantle, was The Connecticut Trolley League.
 The Windhan high school ba sketbaII team and the Bulke1ey Independents of New London will clash in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium this afternoon. Bulk eley is reported to have a strong team and the local quintette will endeavor to put a crimp in their success by sending them home a defeated crowd. Captain Richmond announces this inc un: Burns If Vanderman If, Rich mond c, Jordan 10, Leonard rb, with Downer. Kelley and Green substitutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
ILLUSTRATED TALK.
Work of Hampton Institute Entertain
 inSiy Described.

An interesting meeting was held in the First Congregational church Fri day evening in the interests of Hamp- ton Normal and Agricultural insti- tute. There was a good attendance, The programme comprised speaking by George P. Phenix, the vice. princi- pal. former principal of the local normal school. and Major Robert R. Moton, the negro commandant of the institute, songs relating to plantation days by the Institute quartette. The talks were illustrated with fine stere-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
RAM ISLAND GUN CLUE.
Installation of Officers with Banquet,
 Speeches and Music.

Installation of Officers with Banquet Speeches and Music. The installation of officers of the Ram Island Gun club will be held at their club rooms on North Water street this (Saturday) evening. A banquet prepared by their steward, J. M. Henry, assisted by Caterer w. A. Armstrong. will preeede the. installa- ton ceremonies, the following being the menu:
 Oyster Cocktail Roast Sparerib, a la Ram Island
 Mashed White Potatoes
 Mashed Turnips
 Green Peas
 Celery Pickles Rolls Cake Pie
 Demi-Tasse
 Hunyadi Janos
 Ice Cream
 Cigars
 The installation will be conducted by Past Deputy Grand John c. Geer. President August 0. Muller will oc- cupy the toastmaster's chair and a number of addresses from well-known sportsmen are on the programme. Se- lections will be rendered by the Ram Island Gun club quartette, and by the Camp Goodenough orchestra. Visitors will be present from Norwich, Willi- mantle and Stafford Springs. The big gest time in the history of the club Is certain
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. PaInner Riehards.

Jerusha Hunt. aged TO. wife of Palm CT Richards, died at her home in South Chaplin Thursday evening about ten o'clock She had been in failing health for years and of late had been subject to heart trouble. Mrs. Rich ards was a native of Chaplin. being born near where she died.
 Besides her husband there survives a son, Henry. who lives at home, and a sister. Mrs. Martha Gregory of Hartford.
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Willinantic, Danielson and Putnam

I quiring he learned that he was the 1 chief of police. Later acquaintance with the chief both surprised and pleased MT. Hitchcock, as he learned 1 that he was a graduate of the majors 1 pet company. the City guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

The collecting and reshipping of sheep and goat skins forms the largest part of the export trade of Alden, the exports for the last two years being as follows: Tn 1907-1908, 6,5S6,000 skins and in 190S-909, 7,916,O00.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
s. c. Hooker Buys Anidon House.

It is reported that S. C. Hooker. for mer owner of the Hooker house, has purchased the handsome residence of Mrs. Annie Amidon at the corner of High and Prospect streets. one of the finest houses in the city. This pur- chase would indicate that MT. and Mrs. Hooker contemplate making their home here permanentlY.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
RAILROAD MIsHAPs.

opticon views. Judge William A. nold presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

ONLY ONE ss'BROMO QUININE." That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Look for the signature of FEW. GROVE Used the world over to cure a cold 1T one day. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

,. IF. coNANT. n FranEIia Street.
 whitsstone DO and the 2. D. C. ace Cigars are the pest on Che market. Try them. mimrfga
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

THERE m no mmw9rusinW mWn1mm Fn Eastern C0nn@osiuut equal 70 The Mut~ aetin for huAtnsAA KamAAlkn
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WILLIMANTC

What Is Going On Tonight. Basketball at Y Af. c. A. gymnasium this afternoon Athletic exhibition by Springfield Training school team at Y. M. c. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

ASK TO SEE THE Souvenir China plates that we are giving with one They are beauties. e. J. BLANCHARD. Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
HALE PRICE.

During the dull season my prices em all Hats will be just ono-haif. GtoFg open only on Wednesday. Eridav and Saturday for the present. L. A Roy Millinery Store, Mechanic 6t.. dsWeA4 City, ct.
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GLANCE or LooATTow.
FREE
dec1sd

IT you are . sufferer from Asthma. Nfiie to nd to- day and will send frso sample Of REsruO Powder. which fails to uiyo prompt rslsf and when used according to directions. win nl5aniha Liquid. effects permanent cure.
 ThonaAnds win testify to what have Aid. FRANK EMERSON tApothecaryl. Lawrence. Arsss
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

First Box Alarm in Seven Months. An alarm was sent in from box 6i
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
Where to Trade in JeWGt Giiy
DIR. J. M. KING,
 DENTIST

ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Finn Block, Jswstt City, Conn omce hours 9.aO a. m. to Q p. m- Painless extraction. Telephone 70. doc1sG
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05

QUICK LYNCH AT ALL HOURS.
 Served in first class shape. Prices low. Tobacco and Cigars. W. 2. Brick ley. aeped
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
JpwnT.r CITY CANDY TrTroHnn.

J1WETT CITY CANDY TCITCHHN-
 You will lind in connection nraa class restaurant. Home made pastry of all kinds, Meals served at all hourn- Oysters and clans served to order, Try Tefts ice cream. JeWett City Candy Kitchen, near St. Mary'a hall HaairalA block, Jewett City. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
VALENTINES.

VALENTINES.
 Large assortment of all the latest styles and ideas. Price cent to 70 cents. Wm. Johnstone. Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-05
SELLING AT oNE-HALF PREoE

WE ARE HIcADQUARTIHRB for the Columbia indestructiblo records. We also carry a full line Of So and Iec goods. school supplies, fancy Eoedas confectionery, tinWAre. orOckery. Geo Lapoint. Jewett City. noV1d
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05
STOMACH FEELS FINE
One or Two Mi4o-na Tablets Drive
Away Distress from Stomach.

Get 50-cent box of Mi-o-na tab
lets to-day and learn for yourself now
easy it is to put your out-of-order
somach In perfect condition.
Mi-ona stomach tablets give in
stant relief-and do more.
They build up tho stomach SO
quickly that in few days belchHng,
sourness, heartburn, heaviness, head
ache and dizziness will entirely dis.
appear.
Mi-o--na stomach tablets are guar
anteed TO cure indigestion and al
stomach ills on money back.
Il have been troubled with my
stomach for two years. | tried ev
erything l heard of. Mi-o-na stom
ach tablets did me more than $3.50
worth of good. They are the bes
| in the world. Dennis Stephen, o
Condersport, Pa, Feb. 1, 1910.
Fifty cents for a. large box of Mi
o4na at druggists everywhere, and a
Otis Purdy's who guarantees them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05
WATCH Mexico grow.
TO TIE VOTERS OF AupRAIN cc

! wish to express my appreciation
70 all who have given me so much
encouragement to make the race for
Circuit Clerk and must say TO you
with much regret am forced by
reason of circumstances to give up
the race at this time. With best
wishes for all viii patiently await
another opportunity.
dw1t Yours respectfully,
J. w, Plunkett.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

strains of the Star Spangled Ban
ner," Edward Payson Weston, 72
years old, Monday, brought to tri-
umphant end his oceanto-ocean walk
He ascended the steps Of the City
Hall at $40 p. M, completing the
trans ns-continental journey of 3,4S;
miles i'm n walking days, feai
without parallel lin the annals of pc
destrianism.
This and the applause of the thous
ands who have followed his Ions
tramp since it began at Los Angeles
February last. rs all the rewart
that comes to the septuagenarian of
ter his months of trudging througl
heat and cold across the cont
nent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

|IHE contract for excayating West
Avenue was let by the Council
pday night to b. A. Powell.
Ire seems to be some question as
khether this street viii be paved
year or not. The complication
|Ns out of the building of the elec'
railroad on this street. The
let paving between the tracks has
be done by the railroad company
prder to get the right kind Of re-
IS the city and the railroad com
b should put down their paving
| he same time. Unless some kind
hn arrangement along these Lines
be made 1t would appear as
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05
St. Louis. May 4.

Pointing to the farm as the hope
of the nation, President Taft ad-
dressed the National Farmers Con
vention, in this city, to-day, in the
Coliseum where an audience of 5000
had gathered to hear him.
He declared more food stuff was
necessary and that this had much to
do with tho present high prices. He
urged the farmers to raise larger
crops and of the finest kind.
Gov. Hadley's plea to the con
vomtion that the State should be
aided in checking the floods which
deyastate the crops of Missouri each
year inspired the convention to ask
fer comprehensive plan of ac'
ton. The delegates displayed much
interest In this matter especially
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05
was given two readings.

was given two readings.
Ordinances for the acceptance Of
College Park Addition and Gallaher
Square were passed
The ordinance extending Olive st.
north to Maple St., distance of
three blocks, was passed.
Walks were ordered built In front
of the property of the following:
Mrs. Eugene French, DIR. ]. G
Moore, Mrs. Alice Macfarlane, Miss
es Dobyns, Geo. Robertson.
Mrs. Lucy Greene was granted
permission to build q four-foot walk.
An ordinance was ordered drawn t.
provide special police for the bus
iness section of the city.
D. c. Owen received the contrac
for grading E. Promenade street
his bid being the lowest, $35OO,
B. A. Powell was awarded the con
tract for excavating North West
ern avenue; his bid was $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

THERE are all kinds of estimates
on the population of Mexico. ]. II,
Lane, who has given the matter
considerable attention, estimates that
the First Ward will have 1900; Sec.
ond Ward, 1000; Third Ward, $500;
Fourth Ward, 1900 Total, 1900.
Ten years ago the enumeration was
Z nQ2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

; SAM BOWEN did not present his
petition to the county court at the
May session for a special election to
vote upon the abolition of county
highway commissioner. Mr.. Bovine
viii likely withhold it until later
when It can be voted upon at the
general election this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

SUBSCRIBERS to the Ledger
should read the advertisements close.
ly. The merchants who are anxious
to have your trade advertise in the
local papers. They have up-to-date
goods and are not afraid of compe-
tition. That is the reason they adj
vertise. If you want bargains, you
want to trade with the people who
solicit your patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

IlE Indications are that money Il
& to be closer In this country dur
the next few months Than 1t has
been before at this season OF
year. This means that wise busi'
men win be conservative IN
expenditures. Prices OF al
b have been too high and must
a lower level. This does MOI
D a panic. On the other hand n
be a good thing for people gen
ly to cast up @ balance and sec
Re they are "at." The outlook foI
lessi along conservative lines was
pr better, but 1t IS no time foi
speculation or the useless ex
laure Of money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

HE Columbia papers estimate
the census viii show their popu'
IN to be about $500. Mexico's por
ION lis being estimated at about
b. Most of the towns throughout
State through their business
Is association furnished an as
Int TO the enumerators. Mexico
lld have made move i'm this di
lon. Our enumerators have been
careful, but We feel confident
,ere had been an extra move to
bile" the results would have beer
more satisfactory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

EVERYBODY in Mexico and Au-
drain county is interested in the
success of the big Elk's Convention.
It will be the biggest advertisement
Mexico and udrahn county ever had
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05
NEWS OF THE MAY TERM
OF THE COUNTY COURT

The Audnain county court met In
regular session Monday, May 2. II
was a busy session and much busi-
ness was transacted.
Saloon license was issued to VIII
liam Kemper for six months.
The following road overseers bonds
were approved and the men sworn
in:
A. T. Chase, District 8; VIM. Bar
tee, DISTRICT 32; G. d. Gorman, Dis
trcit 90
The following bills were allowed:
worrell Mfg. Co., supplies $4,000
b. Underwood, bridge supplies 2.75
G. D. Bernard & Co., Supplies
Circuit Clerk 2.16
Brundige Bros. bridge humber 1895
Standard Print. Co.. supplies
County Clerk 27.sO
Buxton-Slkinner. supplies Probate
Judge 37.45
T. S. Riley. care town
clock $3.50
]. Il. Dwkee, acct bridges 1855
G. d. Bernard, supplies Asses
sor 4.26
Union Telephone Co, service $50
c.. d. Bernard. supplies road
district 1910
G. w. Adams, Jr., bridge hum
ber 7.50
e. s. Can't, salary acct 10000
The petition of Robt. Randle to
yaeate road had remonstrance sus-
| tanned.
The following accounts were ap-
proved and allowed;
II. M. Greer. supplies JAIN 1876
III. d. Miller, supplies 1.35
w. II. Norris, stamp acct $50
G.. L. Ferris, supplies Co.
Farm 9.05
r.. D. Rucker & Co.. bridge hum
ber 1.95
Mexico Telephone Co, Co.
Farm phone 4.50
j. b. Woolery, Sheriff. attending
Probate Court $500
G. w. Robertson, supplies Co.
Farm 900
Intelfgencer Pub. Co., acct 400
Mexico Telephone Co.. phone
at Jail 4.50
|. NJ. Greer, pauper coffin 500
j, B. Woolery, feeding
i prisoners 24S.50
The court examined and approved
the statement of Circuit Clerk. w. H.
Morris for fees collected the first
term of 1910, $83470
: Statement of fees collected by
Sheriff woolery for first quarter of
: 1910, $12S104.
Abstract fees collected first quar-
ter of 1910 by County Clerk e. H.
Carter was $S18.14, and was examine
and approved by Court.
The court allowed the follow
D ing warrants: .n
w. L. Craddock, supplies 4.05
D, Ferris G Cauthorm, supplies 1920
~. c. King, supplies 1856
4 w. S. Hathaway. supplies S.55
D Coatsworth Lumber Co., sup
plies 1910
Ferris & Cauthorne, supplies $500
}. w. L. Craddock, supplies 1920
J. The court examined and approved
the quarterly statement of county
d treasurer, Noble Barnes.
The Insurance" rs the only Stove
in which provision Is made TO pre-
I vent the escape of gasoline should
! the burner be accidentally blown out
;. or left open. Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

HERE are about thirty real es-
agents in Mexico. The more
nerrier. It would not be doing
harm if more Of them would
IA some money advertising Mex
The best town on earth. and
esnnrces.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

D. GRAY and wife, Of stur-
were in Mexico Sunday en-
! to st. Louis. Mr.. Gray was
much pleased with the result of
advertising in the Mexico papers.
says the best money he ever in
I'd was what he paid local papers
Advertising his lots for sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

MOLD HUGHES, formerly Of
co. has been nominated by the
ibltion party of the Eighth Dis
of Kansas for Congressman
Hughes is assistant pastor OF
First Baptist church IN Wichita.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-05

In the proper column of the Week
ly Ledger will be found the an
nouncement of S. A. Pulls, candidate
for collector of Audrain county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary, Aug. q