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Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mrs. Oliver Garrison and son, of.
St Louis. are the guests of Mrs
Garrison's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
". Robertson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mrs. William Cunningham has re-
turned to her home at Laddonia, at
ter a visit TO Elmer Cunningham and
family, northeast Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

John ]. Dooling, well known in
this city, writes to change his Led
ger from Metropolis, H., to Sho-
shoni. Wyo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mrs, NJ. v. Grant passed through
Mexico, Wednesday, en- route to her
home at williamsburg, Galloway coun,
ty, from a visit South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

A barn was struck by lightning on
the LawdeT farm, east of this city, on
Tuesday night, and burned to the
ground.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Millinery and Hair Goods at % per
cent Reduction at dw1t
The Bargain Place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12
Columbia. Mo, May 8.

r. F. Rogers, a prominent dry
goods merchant Of this city, who at
tempted suicide here Sunday, by
shooting himself three times IN the
breast IS not expected to live. The
cause of his attempt Is said to
have been poor health and bad bust
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Miss Leyisa McCredie, of McCredie
is visiting the family of j.. t.
Fields. Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

John Gibson, formerly of this city,
now of Higginsvine, was in Mexico
Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12
FINES D 800
AND COSTS
MONDAY

Judge w. w. Fry. Jrp fined
peddler named Fleming, Ia cue ~.
police court. Monday, 500 ana ovps
for selling goods In this city WA
out a license. This iH the SeoOI'
fine OF Its kind Judge Fry MS
sesSscd In the past few weeks
The Boyers' Gliding Swing h"'
equal for solid comfort.
y. u. Durkee,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Frank e. Morris, Of the Kinks
ville shoe factory, was in Mexico,
Wednesday, visiting his brothers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

The Piano and Violin Recital given
at Hardin College last evening by
Miss lawson and Miss KouHfz's pn-
piis was one Of the finest given and
best attended this year.
Miss Lawaon's pupils played with
their usual artistic technic and were
certainly a credit TO their teacher.
Miss Kmntz's pupils showed su-
perLor teaching. The violin music Of
the evening was The finest that has
been heard out at Hardin for many
years. The pupils playing all dis
played unusual training and, consider
ing that this is Miss Kountz's last
year, she has reason to be justly
proud of her efforts,
The first appearance Of her en- sem.
bic class was a brilliant ending to
The program and a treat which the
Mexico people win remember.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Lawn Mowers, sharpened, soc, a
Greemp's. 215 w. Promenade St.
146d4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Try Rucker Bros Ice Cream Soda.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Interest paid on all deposits.
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mrs, ]. w. Adams, of Whitley St,
is i'll of grip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Meet your friends at Rucker Bros.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

The marriage of Miss Louise Lack.
land, 81 this city, and Chas. Bro
naugh, Of Detroit, Mich, whose en-
gage1nent was recently announced,
win be celebrated at the Naples, the
Laekland'e beautiful country home,
south Of this city, the evening Of
June %.
The ceremony will be al fresco I'M
der the beautiful trees that dot
one OF the handsomest lawns Ia the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Jas. Gilbert, brother OF ST Gilbert,
of this city, who resides about IA
miles north Of this cry. was killed by
lightning Tuesday morning, while
working in his barn,
Mr.. Gilbert, who is a maidle-aged
man. we1ft TO the barn 30 feed his
stock. It was about $50 O'Clock.
There was a heavy electrical storm
going on at the time. He had been
there but q very short time when he
was knocked 20 the floor by a bolt
Of lightning and when discovered Mr..
Gilbert was dead.
Mr.. GiIbrt Is survived by a daugh.
ter.
The Ledger joins friends IN ex
tending sympathy 20 the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Committeeman
(saling Township

Given under my hand and otfcA'
seal at Mexico, Mo. This Ninth u"
Of May. Nineteen Hundred and len
(SEAL) e. II. CARTER,
Clerk of the County Court
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mics Mamie Davis, now of Wealth.
@rford, Okla, has been given a
raise of a hundred dollars, the sec.
ond increase Of salary since she
has held her position as teacher Of
Domestic Science in the Normal, Of
that place. Miss Davis has also been
granted an assistant, she belng the
only instructor IN the Normal sys-
TEN Of the State to have that honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

county. Miss Lakeland always ex-
pressed a desire to marry on the lawn
and her many friends were enthusE
astic when she announced her plan TO
them. The ceremony win be al S
O'Clock in the evening.
The wedding VIII be the social
event Of the summer. Quite a large
number Of guests from out Of
town will attend and the 5riieEo-be's
many friends win give many pre-
nuptial entertainments IN her honor,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12
Clerks Notice d
pRimapn EInrEinn
i'iii'uiy ll6UuUll
County Clerks otfscc.

County Clerks offSce.
Notice is hereby given that a min
airy election win be held at Tho :.
ular polling places in each proo,ss,
Of the said County Of Audraln ~
City. as the case may bel on ~
first Tuesday Of August. 1910. baias
the 2nd day of August. 1910. for y.
purpose OF ~pominating capdla,,..
for the following offices TO be vo,.s
for at the general election to be- bs,s
on Tuesday, the sth day OF Novoa
Der, 1910.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Judge of the Supreme Court
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

The High School Freshmen most
pleasantly entertained the Seniors
last Saturday evening at the home
of Miss Dorothy Woreli. The hours
passed in a lievly manner, filled, as
they We're, with interesting games.
Miss Josephine Evans, a Senior,
carried off the prize, a bunch of
flowers, at Gaping verses. Harry
Lane received a box Of candy for
submitting the best telegram. A
palatabe lunch was much enjoyed by
all
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

The Columbia Chapter D. A. R.
last week gave their regent, Mrs.
G. B. Macfarlane, a beautiful lunch.
con. Mrs. Macfarlane is leaving Co
lumbia for a "trip to the Northwest
and will probably reside in Mon
tana for several months.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12
Kansas city. May II

22O.Yard dash-First; time, "a sec.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-05-12

Mrs. Norton Nelson pleasantly en-.
t~ertained the Young Married Wo
mems Club Friday afternoon. Much
sewing and more conversation were
in evidence. A hot lunch was
much enjoyed at five O'Clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
HADLYME
First Visit Here in 3f Years-Noted
 During the Week.

Dr. John Morgan of Boston and his brother Dr. Ely Morgan of Hart ford. were in town Monday.
 Samuel Nostrand and son of Brook lyn, N. Y, have been passing a few days with his sister. Mrs. Eleanor Tierney.
 MT. and Mrs. Hyde of New Haven spsnt Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hall.
 Miss Laura Gates of Hartford spent Sunday at H. M. Luthers.
 Miss Elizabeth Selden of New York is visiting her sister. Miss Maria Sel- 6eA
 Miss Annie Thompson has been wis iting friends in Bristol.
 James Spain and son of Bridgeport were in town calling on friends. MT. Spain has not been here for thirty one years before.
 Eugene Spellman of Brooklyn, N. Y.. has been spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. N. Daniels.
 Several from here attended the dance st East Haddam Monday night
 R. K. Thompson and family spent Sunday and Monday in Deep River.
 Mrs. Mary Collins of Springfield Mass, is visiting Miss Clara Warner.
 Samuel Phelps is recovering from his serious illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
PEEDLET0N HILL.
Dogs Kill Sheep-Nor>~ich Man With
 Successful Fishing Party.

Mrs. George Childs and daughter Emily of Providence were recent guests of Mrs. James O. Miner.
 B. c. Palmer has had number of sheep killed by dogs.
 c. R. Cook was in White Rock on Thursday.
 Clifford B. Thompson was in Niant;c
 Mrs. A. P. Miner of westctI., spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. E. 6. Palmer.
 Maud Thompson spent Sunday and Monday with her aunt, Mrs. T. P. Brown, at Mantle.
 The comet has been visible for sev- eral nights from the heights of Pen dleton Hill.
 B. G. Palmer recently sold his chest nut span of colts to Fred H. Gilbert Of JeWett City.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ahern and Two children of Westerly~@were- gueEus of MT. and Mrs. Amos Palmer Memorial ydaF2 lS
 A1rs. John Kenyon and daughter Dorothea were entertained St the Hickory farm May 30.
 Miss Edna Palmer is visiting at Norwich Town.
 Sarah Thompson Palmer of Ridge field was at her home here over Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. William Bennett and MT. and Mrs. James Brooks of Jewett
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
NORTH SToNINGToN
Union Memorial ser,fos--sehooi rssr Ends-Dr. Knowles Favorite Horse in Funeral Procession.

A union memorial service was held in the Congregational church Sunday The pastor. Rev. F. M. Holiister, de- Hvered an excellent sermon.
 The missionary committee of the Stonington Union association mot in this village Tuesday afternoon with one of it's members. Rev. Lucian Drury. Revs. O. G. Burlington, G. R. Atha and A. B. Coats, D. D., of Hartford.
 Rev. J. H. Adams baptized two can- didates Wednesday evening into ths membership of the Third Baptist Rev. and Mrs. CoIdren, xnisAionaries in India are visiting Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Holiister at the Congregational par sonage-
 Rev. F. r. Whitman has gone to ' Newton Center Mass to attend the tution in that place. of which he is an alumnus.
 Close of Schools.
 The schools in town closed for the year Friday
 Miss Leonas c. Thompson. a stana~- rapher in the Brantwsod Hall schoo4 at Bronxville, ". T., is at her honas here for the summer vacation.
 Mrs. IT. Nj. Pendieton is visiting iz Northampton, Mass.
 1T. g. Young of Norwich Town wAa in the village Thursdsy
 Dr. Knowles Funeral.
 The funeral of Dr. E. If. Knowles was held at his home Thursday after noon. Next to the hearse followed the doctors horse. with mourning trimmed harness. drawing the top buggy in which the doctor was accustomed to go on his professional visits The hossS was driven by Thomas IT. Gray, the was accompanied by Don, the doctors pet dog.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
ASHWILlETT
New O*snecs for North stonington
 Farm-jsttings of the Week.

Dora EccIeston and her sister. Ella Eccteston of GfaSgo have purchased from c. N. Brown of North Stoning- ton the Welter A. Wilkinson place, so- called in that town, situated on Stew art Kill.
 Mrs. A A. Morgan succeeds her son in the grocery business here and the latter is employed out of town.
 c L. Stewart of Norwich passed Sunday with his mother, Mrs. N. w. Stewart. in West Ashwillett.
 A. c. Bradley and family are mov- ing to Voluntown.
 It fs cool weather for June and crops are growing very slowly.
 Mrs. Louise Morgan was in Norwich Wednesday and MT. and Mrs. c. P. Culver visited in Westerly Thursday
 Mrs. ToIhurst of Providence has been the guest of local friends, returning to her home Tuesday.
 Several local residents attended the funeral Of Dr. E. H. Knowles, held from his late home in North Stoning- ton village Thursday afternoon.
 Frank Chapman Is working for H. F. Button
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.
County Baptist Sunday School Conven- ton June 29-Plans for St. Johns Day.

The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Henry Young and Mrs. George Young Wednesday afternoon.
 The WindhaIm county Baptist Sun day school convention meets with this church on Wednesday,, June 29th. These annual meetings arc largely at tended. The committee of arrange ments for the dinner met with Mrs. John Lowe on Wednesday night. Af- ter the business of the evening re- treatments were served by the hostess.
 The committee of arrangements for celebrating St. John Baptist day and that of St. John the Divine met at the parsonage on Tuesday afternoon.
 On Friday evening of last week a rehearsal for Chilcrens day was held with Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Williams. Ice cream was served at the close.
 A number of local young people at tended the drama given at North Woodstock last week Friday night. Mir. and Mrs. Southworth's Brief visit.
 Mrs. Louis Southworth returned to her home in New York last week MT. Southworth came from New York to attend a funeral in Providence on Wed nesday. reaching here in the evening. From his busy life as a. reporter of t7ne New York World he enjoys the quiet and beauty of his country home, and many friends here welcome him.
 Baptist CoIporteur Coming
 Rev. W. F. Newton. coiporteur of the American Baptist Publication society in Connecticut, is expected to be in town on Sunday and will probably preach.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
WOODSTOCK
Seniors Entcrtainment-BaI1 Team Defeats Southbridse - RoseIsnd Onaned.

A. $. Hardy has a new limousine
 Rev. Wallace Sterns preached last Sunday in the absence of Rev. G. F. Waters.
 William Chapin and family of Prov idence were callers on Monday on Henry T. Child.
 The senior class at the academy gave an entertainment on Friday evening There were musical selections by Bur ton Leavitt and readings by F. F. Rockwell
 The academy ball nine played a game with the Southbridge High school nine in which they were victorious, 5 to 2.
 A. D. Chandler of Orange, N. J., was visiting his sister, Miss Nellie D, Chandler, over Memorial day.
 Miss Constance Holt arrived Tues day and opened Roseland.
 Amos NJ. Gallup of Groton was a guest of William NJ. Gallup on Sun day
 MT. and Mrs. F J. Williamson of Hartford and MT. and Mrs. F.. G. wil- liamson of Springfield were Sunday callers on Mrs. J. J. Williamson
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.
LEBANON
Honor Due to Heroic Dead-victories for Local Ball Team-Reiisious

Rev. E. B. Smith. pastor of the First Congregational church, preached an interesting and patriotic sermon last Sunday morning. A few of the re- maining veterans of this vicinity were present and sat together. The church was decorated with flags and flowers.
 Memorial Exercises.
 Memorial day a detail of veterans conveyed by c. J. Abell. who has per formed that duty annually for a quar- ter of a century, visited the cemeter- ies in Goshen. Exeter and Lebanon Center, placing flags, wreaths and flowers on the graves of their fallen comrades as well as on those of the soldiers of the Revolutionary war. At twelve o'clock they assembled in the church parlorS where a dinner was in eadiness under the efficient man agement of Miss Sarah Abell, chair man of the committee on entertain nlent, and her assistants. The ad- dress by the Rev. Dr. M $. kauf- man of Norwich was eloquent pat riotic and greatly appreciated by the audience which crowded Grange hall. Charles S. Briggs provided instru- mental and vocal music, consisting of a fine orchestra under the manage Windham and quartette of singers, Charles $. Briggs, A. A. Boothby, Mrs. C. B. Lamb and Miss Lila Carroll.
 Holiday Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emerson Holbrook of Madison visited MT. and Mrs. c. L.. Pitcher over Sunday and Monday.
 Clifton and Wallace Sweet spent Sunday and Memorial day with their mother, Mrs. Mary E. Sweet.
 Lebanon Team Won.
 The baseball game last Saturday was with the Hanover team on the Lebanon diamond, the score standing 30 to in favor of Lebanon.
 keae a1~,11 -rr~ .f,1 day was played with the Crescents of Norwich, Lebanon winning 20 to [.
 Rev. IF. B. Smith went to Baltimore last Monday to attend the marriage of 8 friend. He is to be absent over next Sunday (tomorrow). the Rev. R. c. Miller preaching in his pulpit.
 Rev. H. N. Jordan and J. G. Bur dick of New Market, N. J., made a brief call on L. E. Livermore and fam fly last Monday.
 J. Leon Richardson visited friends in town over Sunday and Monday.
 Alfred Madley and family have moved from Unionville and are living in a part of Miss Hattie Robinson's house.
 Charles Geer has moved to the farm formerly owned and occupied by the late Deacon Jabez P. Manning MT. Geer's grandfather
 from a visit to friends in New York and is again boarding with Mrs. M E. Sweet.
 Local Notes.
 Mrs. Williams, who has been absent from home for some time. is expected to return this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Courtland Swan spent two or three days last week at their home in Preston.
 Mrs. Alice Peckham is improving in health.
 Rev. E. ]. Ayres will supply the pull pit of the Baptist church again next Sunday.
 Mrs. Nelson Taylor is greatly inn proved in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04

Mrs. s. IT. Jewett attended the fu- neral of Mrs. Preston at Willinanti@ Memorial day. -
 John Hammond was a week end vis- itor at w. E. Wades.
 Miss Jessie smith of Hartford was a recent guest at Frank w. Martins.
 Mrs. F. A. Fletcher returned from Boston Tuesday evening
 Mrs. Harriet E. colburn left for East Hartford Thursday morning. She will make her home with her son, Hiram in that place
 Mir. and Mrs. McCarty and dauGhtsr Marion of Willimantic visited former neighbors over Sunday.
 MT. chapin and son Harry Of New York were at the Oliver farm over Sunday.
 Charles and James Oliver were in Somers Sunday. They made the trip by automobile.
 Memorial day visitors were Mir. and Mrs. C. H. White of Webster. Mass, Mrs. Marvin Burnham and son at Cal win Burnhams, MT. and Mrs. Fred Burnham of Hartford and Grace Burn ham of Los Angeles. Cal. at LesteF Jewetts. MT. and Mrs. George Up- ton and daughter Gladys were at w. H. Carvers.
 LeRoy Pearl and John Pearl wers at Frank E. Pearls for ths week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
LEDYARD
Patriotic Sermon and Ceremonies on Sunday-REal Carriers Route Lengthened-Birthday Party.


 Rev. W. F. White preached an able memorial sermon Sunday morning. His theme was Fighting Faith. The pull pit was decorated with flags and flow CTS Three veterans of the civil war were present.: Justin Ball Thomas Ball and George Meech of Middletown. Rev. MT. Whites address was very in spring and pathetic. and held the close attention of the audience.
 In the Sunday school service MT. Meech gave an interesting address on his experiences in the war, and his early attendance at this church.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. Clark were Sunday visitors in Poquonock.
 Thomas P. Norman. secretary of the school board of visitors of the town of Ledyard, has sent out many written applications for teachers who wish to teach in town for the coming year.
 Mrs. Ellen Stoddard and son Alton of Gales Ferry are spending several days at the Geer homestead
 MT. and Mrs. Charles D. HoIdredge of Providence were visiting relatives in town over Memorial Sunday.
 Mrs Eliza Davis of Providence is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah H. Main, at Lantern Hill
 Charles A. Gray has returned after visiting his brother in New York.
 Rural Route Extended.
 Charles Sweetzer, rural mail carrier on route No. 6. from Norwich, and who
 
 and back through Poquetanuck, has had his route increased about two miles to deliver mail to patrons west of the village of Poquetanuck, who formerly received their mail at the village postofI1ce. It looks as though the Poquetanuck postof1ce would be discontinued and that MT. Sweetzer would have to deliver mail through the village of Poquetanuck the same as MT. Higgins, rural carrier. does on route No. through HaHvilIe.
 Harry Hays has purchased a pair of goats from George Mansfield of Po- auetanuck which can be harnessed and driven for his two sons.
 Mrs. John M. Gray was an over Sunday guest of relatives in New London.
 Miss Marion Gallup of West Haven was a guest over Sunday of her par ents. MT. and Mrs. Russell Gallup. Benjamin Gallup of Providence was also their guest.
 Eleven gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gray Sunday, it being the birthday of Mrs. Gray 8 aunt, Mrs. Charles Stoddard of Mys- tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
BETHEL
Clark Perkins Marriage - Epworth
 League Elects Officers.

Clark Perkins Marriage - Epworth
 League Elects Officers.
 William Clark of Griswold and Miss Alice Perkins Of Voluntown were dui- etly married at the M. E. parsonage Wednesday at ?. m, Rev. Frank Cha mherlain officiating
 There will be a children's day con cert in the Bethel M. E.. church on June 18th at II o'clock instead of 4, as formerly.
 Mrs. C. A. Miller and daughter. Miss Ethel. of Eustis. Fla. arrived Friday night to spend part of the summer with Mrs. MiIler's sister, Mrs. Frank Chamberlain.
 The annual business meeting of the Epworth league was held at the close of the Sunday evening servive. Reports for the year were read. The following officers were elected: President Mrs. Frank Chamberlain; first vice presi- dent, R. H. Young: second vice presi- dent. Miss Ida Gustafson; third vice president George Burton; fourth vice president, Bennie Young; secretary and treasurer. Lulu Young; organist, James Whitaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04
CLARK'S FALLS
Miss Mabel Bill Much Improved in HesIth-Hon1e from Fishers Island Station.

F. P. Lewis and c. R. Brown are building large barn for George Mi ner near Wyassup lake.
 Mrs. Allen Maine was in Mystic Sunday and Memorial day.
 Arthur Maine, one of the surfrnen at Fishers island life saving station, is off duty until early in the fall and is at his home here.
 Miss Mabel Bill, who has been in MeIrose, Mass, with her uncle. Hib- bard Bill, for several months for the benefit of her health is at home much improved. Her uncle accompanied her home.
 MT. and Mrs Henry Palmer of Bos- ton have been the guests of their grandmother, Mrs. M. M. Maine.
 The friends of pr. E. IT. Knowles in this place are grieved on account of his death and extend sympathy to Mrs. Knowles and Miss Lila Thomp- son. who has been like a daughter to the doctor and Mrs. Knowles for sev- eral years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04

parents, MT. and Mrs. F. H. Thomp- son.
 Miss Mary Pyne of Pawtucket, R. l.. has been visiting her uncle, William H. Kelley.
 John Brown of Waterbury spent Me- morial day with his mother on River side avenue.
 Mr. and Mrs. Warran Thompson have returned after spending feW days with relatives in Leffingwell.
 Mrs. Nelson D. Winchester has been visiting friends in Norwich.
 Mrs. Edwai l Price of Norwich spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. AL bert Harris.
 The only observance of Memorial day here was the closing of the mill for the day.