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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
MRS. J. W. PLuNKETT's

Miss Lucille Mellheny Of San An
tonic, Texas, niece of Mrs. j. w.
Plunkett, of this city, is i'll Of ty-
phold fever in hospital at Mime
apolis. She visited here this sum
mer and left here four weeks ago for
Minneapolis to visit. Soon after
her arrival she was taken down with
fever. Her condition now is much
improved and her many Mexico
friends will be glad to know that
she is on the road to recovery.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

hUNDY knows there Is no
Investment than Mexico and
county real estate. and has
td the Carpenter property,
i tho Baptist parsonage, next
.orth of President Millions
B South Jefferson street. This
endid investment.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

FRUIT FOR SALE Blackberries
now ready. Pears later. Phone your
peaches, plums, grapes and apples
wants to ELM 23 J. R. Bell, Ortiz
Fruit Farm. 25-5t 1w1
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

Mrs. George Mckee and little
daughter, Mary jeanette, have re-
turned to their home In Washing
ton, Pa, after a visit with Mrs.
'McKeo's parents, Mr. and Mrs. w.
u Cettl4
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
...DEATHS...

James Miller, residing 16 miles
southwest oi this city on the range
line road 6ied suddenly Monday af-
ternoon tbout O'Clock. He had been
to Mexico ard was returning home.
He had reached a point near the
Fair Grounds en- the Boulevard when
death overlook him. When found, he
was lying on the bottom of the wag-
on bed, gripping the Lines in his
hands. The team was standing still
and headed toNsrd town.
Mr. Miller had been in good
health. relatSee. state, and if he
was affected with heart trouble. his
family was aot aware of 1t. How
ever, when he tecamc hot, he COM
plained Of choking spells and 1t is
supposed lie as seized with sim
liar attack.
Monday, lie sons had sent their
father 10 'own to get load of bal.
Ing wire, orepa atory to begin bal
ing some hay. Mr.. Miller came to
Mexico in an old spring wagon and
was driving pair Of very gentle
horses This, Isrhaps, accounts for
the fast that they did not become ex-
cited when their driver lost control.
Mr.. Miller was 65 years old. Be
sides his wife, he is survived by s.
chiiureh' lney are Ferry Miller Oh
ooiorauo' frahh Miiier' montana
WIS Bruce spiFs' South Dokota;
roy Mn'er' sA3lha' nan Earl ana
misses ora Aluiy ana Ariha Mlller'
ol Auura'h eeuu'y
40 suoh ~ ti'e Soifs5 OIL the ue-
ceased was Iouhe' Ills i iatiVes We're
Immediately hotlfieo' ana the BODY
was piepateu ior puIiai anu taken 10
tne nome Oh ms lHecei MIS- Frlee
Seiihlhshan' OIL hast 'perty street.
ne remains were ta' e'' 10 the nome
ues''s niorh'us'
nc luneral arrdnse'ue nus were not
definite, Tuesday, bIl II is intend
81 ihat the fnnefai shai! 10 Wednes-
day at u O'Clock ana lfe body VIII
be Inferred at salt River Church bur
ylng ground
The Ledger JOINS other friends in
extending slntere sympathy to the
bereavel ones
A., ,,a n n,,o,a, os @ v,oh
inatoo stroot diod at79 o,,ioo,, ON
,voanasaan os4ornoon rha daoaosoa
IA hoon =, m boo,th for so,,o tir,a
- 5,,,,n a. n,.t 49, dovs 10,
woo coreidorad critical
Tho doooo,oa NO. horr IN Moxico
on Manoh 1e9E ana aurina +to -
SoaS 20 M, Iifa AZ had Neon
oontir,o, rosidont ~ t,,,s citv
IT, ,oidon non,o u,os Mic M.rv
n naa.o cho tad hoon arr,ad
t,.,,oo M ,,rst timo - loo North. i
lo,tt and tba second tima IN Pbilun
NS,.,,o,o. ho,,, NOW dasoo,sod CITY
obi,dren nine grandcbildren and two
bootbers survive
Tho children are. Mrs. r. H.
whitney Mrs. Joe Lampson. Mrs.
y,eil Pearl and Robert Nicholas, of
,his citv. Mrs F. q Domnatz. Holly
Reach N and B. f. Northcutt, of
aeardstown. III. Her brothers are
r w Pearson Mexico. and IT. S.
pao,t Laddonia.
Funeral arrangements have not
b.,.n made.
THE LEDGER ioins other friends in
extending sympatby to the bereaved
ones
Mrs Bruce. wife of Richard Bruce,
Of the skinner neighborhood in the
northwest mart of the county, died
luesuay AFTERNOON que n''u oeen -
III -heaitn ior soiio 'iiiie'
Ton Oh uiSeaSeS 10 given 40 'N0
"i nel uea'n'
me luherai WIZ " ~ su - :,
ing at ~ O'Clock anu me REMAINS ~
tered at betniehen'
she was Que oi 'he oioes' ~
rest ding IN lnc county phS htpS w
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

AT Wednesdays session of the Au-
drain couty court, the Foreign Insur-
ance Tax was apportioned among the
villages of the county. The appor-
tionment is made according to the
number Of school children in the re-
spective villages of the county. This
amounted to $3,700.73.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

AT noon Wednesday, the thermom-
eter registered 1903 and during the a
ternoon 1t reached 106. Tuesday, 1t
was 97 and Monday "a.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

ECIAL road district would be
8 sinning Of good roads in
ft Of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

In wife has the habit Of
& your pockets. get a small
make and put in them.
u matter with a rubber
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

extension of the Chicago
hon & Quincy r. r. would
|kico on the railroad map.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

said that money will check
hutton in Haiti. Doubtless Il
be check book is a great lit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

time to begin to "flx up"
,bies for tho Ledger's baby
s Big Thursday Of the Big
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
General News.

Kenneth Sanford, one Of the three
Boy Scouts who marched to st,
Louis last week, reports de
lightful trip filled with many inter-
esting experiences. Upon the Scouts
arrival in st. Louis, they were met
at the Y. NJ. c. A. Building by
Scout Commissioner Thompson who
welcomed them. Dr. l.. T. Armett,
formerly of this city, also accompan-
led the Scouts TO headquarters.
TIE residence of ]. D. orear, ON
E. Promenade street, was destroyed
by file early Wednesday morning
Tho fire was discovered by hoarders
at the home of the Misses Houston
who promptly TUNED in the alarm
Washington, D. c., Aug. 8.
Geo. w. Perkins still holds his
tongue and the steel trust investigat-
ins committee decided to-day not to
press the question at this time OF
campaign contributions in connection
wttb which Perkins was yesterday
threatened with contempt proceeding
before the House of Representatives
Perkins is a director OF the Unit
ed states Steel Corporation, and one
of the men said to have aided IN
ayeIting financial disaster in the
panic of 1907
Investigators Adjourn
Washington, D. c., Aug, g.
The Senator Lorimer investigating
committee adjourned to-day to TO
sumo probably early in October III
Stl,tongo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

Mrs. Nathan Spencer and daughter,
of the eastern part Of the county,
were in this city shopping recently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

me new DrluSe recently construct
at Barnes Ford was accepted by
the court. This bridge was built at
cost of $3.50.
The sixty-fifth annual apportion-
ment made by the State Superintend-
ent Of Public Schools to this coun-
ty was certified to the clerk of the
county court Wednesday. Audraln's
part of the school money amounts to
$1O,706.3S. The number of school
children in the county by the last
enumeration was 5000.
w L. Faulkner has also instituted
suit against the Chicago & Alton
P. II. Co. for alleged damages to
car load of cattle he shipped from
Laddonia to the National Stock
yaids, ILL.,, September /, 1910, The
llaintiff says he consigned to the
road 13 head of fat cows and bulls
end calves.
The plaintiff alleges that the stock
should have arrived at their destina-
ton early on the morning of Sep
tember 9, while they arrived at
their destination in the afternoon too
late fer the days market.
The plaintiff asks 500 damages
and cost of suit.
Ralph w. Luckie has filed suit
against the Wabash X. r. Co., for
$40 900. This action was brought by
the plaintiff to recover on account of
alleged personal damages caused
from an employe OF the defendant.
In his petition the plaintiff al
Ieges that on April II, 1911, he in
company with his brother who re-
sides in Montgomery City, Mo-, wen
to the depot to inquire of the time
of arrival of train hich reaches
this city about 7:10 in the evening
on which his brother was seeking
passage to his home.
The plaintiff alleges that M. r.
Eshelmann, the defendants agent
here, attacked him with a loaded re-
volver and struck him over the
bridge of the nose, fracturing the
bones and inflicting permanent injur-
les which will disfigure him and
which has rendered his nose in such
condition that he is unable to
breathe through it at nights when in
reclining position.
other suits Filed.
Saturday was the last day on
which a suit can be filed for the
September term and the Circuit
Clerk was kept busy throughout the
day. Other suits follow:
Chas. Ackman VS.. Jas. T. Johnson,
Duress.
Barney Fennewald VS., the Wabash
In. r. Co., Damages
Henry Stuart VS.. the c. & r, R.
Co., Damages.
T.. M. Barre VS.. the Wabash, Dam
ages.
John Kane VS.. c. & A.. R. R. Co.,
Damages.
VIM. Albus VS.. c. & A. R. II. Co.
Louis O'Brien VS.. G. & A. r. X
leo.
Three divorce suits have been filet
| in the Audrain circuit court. Each
plaintiff in her petition alleges mis-
treatment from the defendants.
Jessie f. Scott asks separation
from her husband, James H. Scott
The plaintiff says she was marrie'
/ to the defendant on December ID
1882, and they separated in June
1911.
Ida Hildebrand also seeks separa
| ton from her husband, Martin Hide
I brand, Jr. In her petition this plain
, tiff says she was married to the de
, lfendant in March 1881 and they sep
arated Aug. 1911. Seven childreI
J Iwere born to this union and range II
lages from Z to 27 years of age.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
COL. BOB WHITE A
GRANDFATHER.

1hANDT ~ TEn'
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs, Mitchell
White, August 4, 1911, daughter
and tits the scales at 10 pounds
The sweet little one is said to fav-
or its mother and father very much,
therefore is a beautiful youngster.
Mitchell, at last accounts, was step
ping around as high and as proud
as boy with his first pair of red
top boots, with brass toes, but does
not, as yet, remember his name.
Grandpa White and Grandma White
are so overjoyed over the happy
event that they, too, scarcely know
their names, or what they are doing
or which way they are going, To
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell White and
their little daughter The Ledger
Owl wishes a long and prosperous
life. (Col Steve O'Grady, of the
Kansas City Times will please copy
and give the proper comment. We
know he will. without words or with
out price,)
nil
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

Ray Dunlap of Thompson visited
his mother, Mrs. Jane Dunlap, Sun
day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

Eric Cunningham, Ray and VII
der Davis, of this city, three men,
bers of Troop "a" Boy Scouts of
America, returned home from Aux
vase Tuesday, where they had walk
ed Monday. They "hikedp both
ways and say they We're accorded
fine treatment by everyone they
met.
AT the meeting OF the board of Di-
rectors of the Mexico, Santa Fe
& Perry Traction Company held on
Thursday afternoon. Nothing was
done definitely.
Two committees we're appointed.
however One was instructed to
confer with Colonel Homer, of Chi
cago, representative of a syndicate
of capitalists, in reference to his
concern taking over the road and
building it. The other committee WIS
requested to investigate the condi-
tion of the local road and inquire
into the feasibility of accepting Mr..
Horner's proposition.
These committees will report to
the board at a meeting to be held
next Thursday.
Mrs. I. j. Hoxsey is home from
an extended visit with her parents
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
FAIR BOOTHS
SOLD SATURDAY

IT. Weinand $40.
2-E. II. Tincher $40.
3--V. Coons, $40.
4-Rose G Harvey, S55.
5-Rose & Harvey $25,
&c. Mundy, $3.50
Ira Ellis, S14,
S-R. f. Marshall $40.
9--Ankrom, $14.
10--Wm. Atkinson $40.
LII. B. Graham, $l4.
12-J. b. Ford, $12.
Centre field privilege, Rose & Har'
yey, $40.
Under stairs, north side, Rose d
Harvey, $11.
Inside feed privilege, M. G. Bick-
ley, SIS,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

l.. M. Dozier is in st, Louis on
business
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

MATING RUG SPECIAL.
Japanese mating perch 5F bath
room rugs in floral and Oriental
designs. Size 36x72 in. Our reg
ular SOC value in our clearing sale
l'@ ... :. :. 39c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10

handles. Our regular $1.49 val
ue. In our clearing sale :. soc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-08-10
.uMsRELLA SPECIAL.

Fast black Garcia
cloth, water proof,
taped edge, steel
frame, assorted, gold
pearl and mission
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31
SAYS KFRWIN'S BILL
 OUGHT TO PASS
Rev. Fletcher of Little Rock, Says Loaded Men and Loaded Guns
 Cause of nil the killings,

Rev P. c Fletcher in his serme,i at Winfield Melru,ial church in Lit tie Rock. Sunlay, spoke on the sub jeCt The Killing Craze or the LHW Estimate Placed Upon Human ai:e.' A bill introdacad by Represe.. ..tative !. ! Kerw;, in the House, anl now pending making t felony instead of a crime for carrying concealed Wea- pons, was especially complimented by Rev Fletcher, and he strongly urged it's adoption
 In pointing out the good featurss of the bill, Rev Fletcher said T hope that the excellent bill introduced by Mir Kerwin of Jefferson county will become a law. The man who carries a pistol is more in danger than the man who does not. Nine times out of ten it is the armed man who gets shot The carrying Of conceded weapons has been the. ruin of many a
 
 sion he has committed manslaug'hteT when if he had not been armed he would have controlled himself.
 Loaded men and loaded guns gre the prolific source of nine-tenths of the killings The time will come when the world will look back on cap- ital punishment as judicial murder The day is not far distant when we will regard war as organized murder and ,as insane patriotism. But the man who stabs the character Of his neighbor with his devilish tongue IS as mean as he who shoots his fellow being from ambush.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31

MT. Roddy, of Woodruff, introduced H. B' l65 providing for special school district at Augusta. MT. Me- haughlin, of Garland, introduced a bill relating to liens by blacksmitbs and
 wneeiWrlghts. Mir. Yadon. of se- oasuan' introduced bill providing TOT a state boiler inspector. MT. Bal lard Introduced a bill to prohibit fish Ing Ill the water of Benton, Washing ton and Carol counties with anvthing but hook and line. A heavy pen atty IS provided for seining, or build- Ing a dam or setting a trap in the streams. The House as a committee or the whole voted to allow Circuit Judges back salaries amounting to SS,SSb. This was ratified today. Two acts were passed in the Monday after- noon session, one by MT. Sims. of Mill Ter, providing for Red River L,eyee District Mo- and the other, No. 94 by MT. Bellamy of Lawrence, separates the office of Collector and Sheriff.
 The Sunday baseball bill had Quite a following when read, but the Har- dage amendment, which was sustained by Speaker Milwee, even though the majority of the members voted against It, indicates the measure will have some rough sledding ahead If left to the voters of Pulaski county it will be ratified by a large majority. If there is show for it to get through, Jefferson, Miller, Garland, Sebastian and a number of other counties will ask to be included in it's provisions. The bill provides for the playing of the game in an enclosure between the hours of and Sunday afternoons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31
MAY HAVE SUNDAY
 BASEBALL HERE Bill Presented For It In Ar kansas and it Meets
 With Much Favor.
IN THE LEGISLATURE
Many Measures Introduced Yesterday One Against Election
 Betting.

Little Rock Jan. 30.-Some very important measures were i1trodueed in the House Monday Afternoon, among them bill by MT. Faucette, Of Pulaski, by which Pulaski county may have Sunday baseball, should the bill pass. This bill calls for an elec- ton in Little Rock or other towns of the county, to decide the question. MT. Jackson of Phillips amended to in- clude Phillips county in the bill. Mir. Hardage, of Clarke, had an amend ment adopted striking from the bill that portion referring to public safe ty and dignity MT. Glover of Hot Spring wanted the bill sent to the judiciary committee, but on motion of Mr Faucette it went to the committee on Cities and Towns instead
 Another important measure was the bill introduced by Mir Calvery, of Se- bastiain, for the establishing of Jul yenile Courts in the towns of Arkan sas The bill is copied after the one in use in Colorado, and if it is pass ed the towns and cities of the state may take advantage of it or ignore 1t as they desire. Two other import ant bills deal entirely with the elec- tlon laws. One by Mr Barker, of Drew, Will make it misdemsanor to bet on elections with fine of $50 at tached MT. Baker of Independene, brought in a bill which changes the election laws materially and makes Illegal voting, CT soliciting for illegal votes felony His act would prove -an additional judge and clerk, making 1our in all. Of these, two would be receiving and two counting judges ana clerks. There. are to be two uallot boxes, one to be used an hour oy the receiving judges and clerks, Judges and clerks so that counting 1udges and clerksk so that counting ana receiving of votes is going on at all tlmes and within an hour after 'ne close of the polls the full result 'ah pc announced The act further provides that judge giving any in- iofmatlon as to the standing of any caholdate before the final count is 'iaole to conviction on misdemeanor
 nafge. In the old laws the judges
 ah Ill out ticket for the illiterate Eoler. Under the Baker act, the
 uoses' under liability of prosecution,
 ah make out only the names which
 re voter knows himself, and if they
 el suggest someone else to be voted
 1' 'ney can be prosecuted for mis- 'nleanor. The bill was read twice
 u feferred to the Committee on
 ections.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31
GIRLS SIGHT
 IS RETURNING After Four Days Trance She Says She Can See Ob
 jects Before Her.
WILL START NEW SECT
Police Keep Back Crowds Who Would Take Souvenirs From Alder
 man House.
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 some already but l do not think that have yet received a full gift of sight. Not enough at least to sat- isfy the scodfers. Let us wait bit"
 This was the remark made by Miss Margaret Shipley, of McKeesport, this evening at the expiration of the four days during which she lain as one dead and at almost the end ef her eight days fast. The young woman recovered from her last trance, this afternoon and seemed very weak, evil dently from her long fasting, but she insisted on talking with those who were permitted to see her.
 l can see persons walking between
 myself and the something I have not been able to do since child hood said the young lady as she lay on hen white couch. q am sure that my sight will be restored 'ully and that I can now already see better. It is due tG weakness from lack of food. f9ye been promised that my sight will be given me at the end of eight days fast providing I lay in a trance fer the four days which are ending 9os.. ,lava done as Girectca by the spiiit and already ny eyes ale better. So much better that I can with safe- ty say that I have been blessed with the return of my vision almost fully
 It was said this evening that it was the intention of the young woman, if her eyesight is restored, fully to start new religious sect known as the Holy Catholic church.
 Tonight the police reserves were thrown around the Alderman House to keep back the crdowds as many wished to take souvenirs of the house away
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31
GRAND JURY IS
 IN NO HURRY Ohio Vote Traffic Investi- gation to Be Thorough
 Says Prosecutor. GIVEN LAST CHANGE To Tell What They Know and Im- munity is Promised-SOl-
 diers Confess.
GIVEN LAST CHANGE
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 Danville, H., Jan. 30.-Forelnan Isaac Woodward, of the Vote Traffic grand jury, this afternoon extended final invitation to all who had know ledge of corrupt election practices to come before that body as volunteer witnesses. Even men who have sold their votes will be welcomed ill the grand jury room and can gain immun ity from punishment by confessions.
 The foreman made it plain that this is the last life preserver that will be thrown guilty vote buyers and sell lers. The indictment mill is ready to begin grinding out it's grim conn., mands for the guilty voters to come ill and be disfranchised Blank indict- ments by the score have been filled in with all but the names of the of there is any further leniency shown it will have to come from Judge Kim brough and then only after the offen- ders have been publicly branded by indictments.
 You can't hurry this grand jury" said Woodward grimly, when asked regarding the progress of the inves tigation. q am satisfied with the pro- gress made so far We will push the investigations along all lines as fast as we can examine witnesses. There will be results and the grand jury will not be the laughing stock of the country by failures.
 Several old veterans from the Dan- vile soldiers home declared that the majority of the veterans ill the home would welcome an investigation by the Federal government. One old fellow said that they were: ''As dumb as driven cattle," in the hands of the barracks captains. He declares that some of the captains contracted for the sale Of every vote in the barracks, of which they had charge, and paid the old soldiers only a fraction of the current price for votes.
 The soldiers who gave their names but asked that they be withheld for fear of punishment at the home con- firmed statements that the inmates of the insane pavilion had been. voted for Uncle Joe'' Cannon at the last election
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31
ANOTHER WRECK
 ON COTTON BELT

Southbound passenger train No. 1, on the Cotton Belt, which was wreck ed at Brinkley Saturday, had a nar- row escape from being derailed again yesterday afternoon, while running in- to Camden, after leaving this city The negro coach was derailed and tNo trac damaged for short distancc but no great damage was done nor were any passengers injured. Tha car was replaced on the rails in 30 minutes and the train arrived at Tex arkana last night only few minutes late. Conductor Dave Ferguson was in charge of the train.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-31

Fellows hail. a committee was ap- pointed to arrange for a Labor Day |celebration in Pine Bluff It is pro- posed to make the 1911 celebration one of the most successful ever held by the local unions
 The following resolution in memory of the late R. B. Rottet was submit ted by the committee on resolutions and adopted;
 Whereas, death has visited us and taken into the realms of the great be- yond our beloved brother, R. B. Rot tet whose manly character, wise counsel and impartial advice, had won flor him the love and esteem of all who knew him.
 And, whereas, while feeling deeply the loss sustained, we realize that the burden of sorrow has fallen most heavily upon her, who was the bosom companion of his life and home, and the children, who have been deprived of his sustaining and protecting arm.
 Be it therefore Resolved, That, the Central Trades Council, of this city, express to the widow and children of our beloved brother the deep sympa- thy we feel in this time of trial and sorrow; and our trust that, He who doeth all things we'll" will leand the sustaining hand of hope that somewhere, sometime, in that great beyond, to which our brother has gone will be wrought the union of the spirit-hearts of those who have loved on Earth