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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Walter Curtis, of Mt. Vernon, re-
turned home Tuesday, after short
visit with Miss Mary Evans
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Helen Weaver, Of Circleville,
is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Rock
hold
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

In answer to the question, "What
are the five great races of mankind ?"
a Chinese student replied, "the 100
yards, the hurdles, the quarter-mile,
the mile and the three miles" In
another paper Chinese student said
that "Out of sight, out of mind" could
be explained in two words, Invisible,
insane. London Daily Mail.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Misses Mary and Marguerite Hether'
ington, who have been attending Art
and kindergarten schools in New
York City, are at home for the sum
mer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mrs. A. T. Thomas was the guest of
her mother, Mrs. S. N. Roush, at
Leesburg, several days last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mrs willard Gore entertained with
cards Friday afternoon for her guest,
Mrs. Edith Linton, of Somerset, Pa.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Anna Dawson went to Pitts
burg, Pa, Tuesday, to visit relatives.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rockhold, OF
cambridge, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Dick Rockhold
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Thomas II. Swingley, of New
Vienna, and Miss Florence Fenner, of
this city, were married at the resi-
dence Of Rev. Coleman and by him
Monday evening. Miss Fenner is the
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fenner. They will make
their home at New Vienna.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mrs. Elgar Barrere, Of Circleville,
arrived here Monday Tor visit with
her brother, ID ck Rockhold.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15
DR.. Bells i2.si,.- dr-Honey
For Coughs ond Colds.

Policeman Ernest Hoffman, of
Chillicothe, was caught in the act of
stealing lumber from the rear of the
planning mill at the B. & o. shops in
Chillicothe few mornings ago, and
was taken in tow by B. & o. officer.
Charges were preferred against Hoff'
man and he was given three days In
which to tender his resignation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Marie Dale, of Washington, @.
H., is visiting Mrs. Charles Richards.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Forget your own troubles and come
to the Theatorium tonight and laugh
at the other mans troubles.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Ella link left Sunday for Eu-
rope. She went with party of Gin
cinnati friends.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Kate Love, of Clifton, Tenn,
returned home Monday, after visit
with Miss Lena McCoppin.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

George L. and o. N. Garrett spent
Sunday with relatives at Lebanon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

To night the last night { r 1.-THE
Troublesome Secretaries" at the
Theatorium.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mrs. Charles Richards delightfully."-
entertained with lawn party for her
guest, Miss Marie Dale, Monday even
ing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Nell Barrett is visiting rela-
tives at Hill City, Minn.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Coming, Republican Marriage" at
the Theatorium.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Coffey, of WASH
ington, c. H., spent Saturday here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

w. G. Richards is iii with appendi-
citis
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Miss Mabel,Smith, who has been at
tending the Western College for wo-
men at Oxford, is at home for the
summer vacation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Carl wentz, of Leesburg, is the guest
Of relatives here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Capt. A. w. Underwood went t
Cincinnati Wednesday to make hi'
report to Col. Stevens on his trip t
Texas for the army maneuvers.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Brown, of Gin.
cinnati, were the guests of Mrs.
Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Colvin from Saturday until Tuesday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Special music at the Theatorium
every Tuesday night.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-15

Special music at the Theatorium
every Tuesday night.
Carl wentz, of Leesburg, is heguest
Of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rockhold, OF
Bainbridge, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Dick Rockhold.
Forget your own troubles and come
to the Theatorium tonight and laugh
at the other mans troubles.
Walter Curtis, of Mt. Vernon, re-
turned home Tuesday, after a short
visit with Miss Mary Evans.
To night the last night T r "The
Troublesome Secretaries" at the
Theatorium.
Mrs. Elgar Barrere, of Circleville
arrived here Monday Tor a visit with
her brother, d ck Rockhold.
Mrs willard Gore entertained will
cards Friday afternoon for her guest
Mrs. Edith Linton, of Somerset, Pa.
Mrs. A. T. Thomas was the guest o
her mother, Mrs. S. N. Roush, a
Leesburg, several days last week.
| purcb N uuuoipo of NoIupo h,e xuo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
BOARD or ROAD COM
MISSIONERS ORDER SPECIAL
BOND ELECTION SOON

The Board of Commissioners Of
Mexico Special Road District, Geo.
Robertson, F, A. Morris and F. l..
Crosby, held a meeting Wednesday
morning and ordered the building of
concrete culvert on the Paris Road
just opposite the property of Rich
ard Moore.
The Board also ordered an election
to he held in the district for au-
thority to issue road bonds in the
sum of $iOO,OOO.OO The day of the
election is fixed for
Saturday, Nov. nth Next.
This election lis held under the
provisions Of the law governing spec
ial road districts and approved on
March 1891.
The bonds are issued in the DE
nomination of 100000, or some mul
tiple thereof, and cannot bear inter
est exceeding per cent payable
semi-annually, The election simply
confers power upon the Board to is
sue the. bonds and It will issue then
lat such times as may be required ii
the prosecution Of the road work,
The law requires that five printet
notices of the election shall be posi-
ed in the district fifteen days be
fore the election,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

THE Central Cross State High
way viii be dedicated October 27 am
2S. Seyenty.five automobiles will
start from st. Louis ON the morning
OF the twenty.seventh and fifty will
go from Kansas City at the same
time. Towns along the route viii
supply 125 cars. These added to
the cars that depart from the two
big cities will form an official party
estimated at 1000 persons. The Gov
ernors of Kansas, Oklahoma, Colora-
do and New Mexico have been invit'
ed to be present. Hon. Geo. Robert
son, of Mexico. has been invited to
take part in the ceremonies and de
liver an address, but on account of a
previous engagement will be unable
to do so. The main ceremonies will
be held at Columbia Saturday, DC.
tober 2S, and it is anticipated that
at least 10000 persons will be pres
ent to participate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
LOWER LlrTLERY.

We had a large frost satur-
day night.
J. NJ. Young is fixing to build a
new smoke house.
G. M. Morthland sold "a hogs to
Fred Roberts OF Rush Hill at $61(
average 21S pounds.
Grant Morthland of Lower Little
by has returned home from Co
lumbia, Mo.
Mr.. Hofrighter has left to go ia
the hospital to undergo an operation
e. w. McFadin and family spent
Sunday afternoon with w, d. Talley
and family.
There was no preaching at, Santa
Fe Sunday on account of the sick
ness of Bro, 0'Herron.
Mrs. Jim Denham has just re-
turned home from Boone county
where she has been few weeks
with her sister.
Miss Nora Wilkerson is spending
few days with Mrs. Matte Sum
ner OF near Worcester.
Mrs. w, Goodell, lis on the sick
list
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

THE Editors of the Mexico Led
ger are no more interested in perma-
nent good roads than should be eV-
cry citizen of Mexico, and Audradn
county. The taxpayers who live in
the Mexico Eight Mile District should
not only be willing, but anxious, TO
pay the small cost of permanent
good roads. Those who are opposed
to this proposition should be frank
and open and give their reasons. Per
ma.nent good roads benefit everybody
that either live in Mexico, or
come to Mexico, and hundreds more
will come to Mexico when we have
good roads. The laborer, skilled or
unskilled, the merchant, the owners
of homes. those who rent their resi-
dences or business houses and capt.
talists who loan money are all an
terested in the growth and prosper
ity of Mexico. That means they are
In favor of permanent good roads
What is the trouble about this propo
sItion. anyway. People all over tae
United states are taxing themselves
to pay for permanent good roads
What can be the object of any one
trying to queer" the proposition IN
Mexico? Are we going to fight the
proposition simply because Columbia
and Fulton have adopted 1t, and are
selling their bonds and getting ready
to put rock roads across Boone
and Galloway counties. There is nc
necessity for any acrimonious discus
sion about this proposition which u
Of interest to all of us. Let us DC
frank about the matter If We arc
opposed to permanent good roads le
,,s CIV so and give our real reasons
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
..ll1fhAtttga..

David Sullivan and Miss Cecilia
Wagner were married at st. Brend-
ans Catholic Church in this city
Wednesday morning at s o'clock,
The Rev. Father ]. ]. Dillon per
formed the ceremony.
The bride is a daughter of Mr
and Mrs. John Wagner of Moscow
Mills, Mo-. She has lived here sew
eral months and has been employed
by Mike George, as clerk, at the
Model Bakery. She is refined
young lady.
The groom is one of Fred
Brands genial grocery clerks and is
young man of business ability.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan will reside on
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan will reside on
w. Monroe street where the groom
has fitted a cottage to take his
bride.
The Ledger joins a large circle of
friends of the young people in wish
ing them long and happy welded
life.
Invitations are out for the ap-
preaching wedding at Stephens Store
in Galloway County to be solemnized
on the morning of Nov. s, of Miss
Elizabeth Lake Murry and Joseph
Henry Dudley. The event will be
a. the Stephens Store Christian
Church.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas +. Murry and is one
of the Kingdoms" most popular. ant
talented young ladies'. Mr.. Dudley
is prominent business man of Aux
vase.
The Ledger joins large circle OF
friends in extending congratulations
in advance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
MEXICO TO HAVE ONE LIKE
MOBERLY, SAYS PHONE Co.
IF FRANCHISE IS GRANTED

The magnificent new telephone
exchange of the Moberly Telephone
Co. was formally opened Tuesday ev-
ening and at the same time the
announcement was made Of It's sale
TO the Missouri & Kansas Telephone
Co, by e. d. Graham, of this city.
who will manage 1t for them in the
future. Gus Graham. his son, will
take charge while his father and
mother are in Porto Rico this win
ter
G. M. Mcdaniel, Commercial Man.
lager of the Missouri & Kansas Tel
ephone Companies in Missouri, az.
ter taking the Mexico delegation
through the plant. told them If Mex.
leo would give them the same fran.
chise Moberly had they would give
us as fine plant. Fulton is like
wise considering similar proposl.
sition,
The building is of paving brick,
two stories high and flreproof
throughout. 1t cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. The equipment
is the last word in telephone con
struction and, though it has been
in use but few days, already the
business men are eomplimentiEg the
company upon the great Improvement
in service. To describe the plant
would require great space and
much explanation of technical terms
but all of Moberly expressed its de-
light and appreciation Tuesday ev-
ening by attending and praising ev-
cry department.
The ladies were presented with bou
quets and tape lines in neat cases
bearing the Telephone advertisement.
The gentlemen received cigars.
Punch and waters were served. In
the reception line were Mr.. and Mrs.
E. D. Graham and Mrs. Mary Gra-
ham. One of the most interesting
was the first telephone cen
trail station of Moberly which was
built by Chas. Graham, now dead,
a son of E. D. Graham.
Mr., Graham received the congrat-
ulations of all Moberly on the new
plant and his Mexico-friends were
proud Of their 6ellowtownsman The |
most important feature Of the fran
ohise is slight increase in rates,
to maintain such COM
plete exchange. For the first thous-
and subscribers the rates are $3.50 |
a month for residence phones and
$3.50 for business phones. When be-
tween one and two thousand phones
have been installed the rates int
crease to SITS for residence and
$500 for business houses.
Roy Adds, formerly of this city, !
is now connected with the Moberly |
Co. The telephone wires are all un-
derground and the removal of the
poles is great Improve
ment to the city.
With James Thornton, of Louisi-
ana. in charge of the Mexico party,
was left undone that could
in anyway add to their enjoyment.
There was a motor ride over the
city and Mr.. Thornton made an
ideal host
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
ENJOY NuTTlNe PARTY.

Between forty and fifty ladies' of
Mexico visited Mrs, Chas Bledsoe OF
near Thommpson, Tuesday, and en-
loved a nutting party. The Mexico
women went to Thompson on the
1880 Wabash and returned at $40
They we're met at Thompson and re-
turned to the station by means OF a
hay wagon. A most delicious and az
petizlng lunch was served by MIS-
Bledsoe.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

The protracted meeting here al
Maple Grove Church closed Wednes
day night with 80 editions to the
Church. Quite a crowd attended
the baptizing at the Terrell Fore
on Long Branch Sunday afternoon
Rev. j. w. Kimball is assisting rev
Hornback this week in a protracted
meeting at Porter's Chapel, Monroe
county.
Claude Trfbble went to Centralia
Wednesday,
J. o. Donaldson and John McCann
and wife of near Thompsonville and
Andrew johnson and Ed Terrell OF
Monroe county we're here Wednes
day.
Jim Johnson, John Smithy and wifi
of near Thompsonville and J. r.
Beamer and Jim Holloway and wife
of near Central school house and
Pete Jacobson of Monroe county
were here Thursday
There we're very few here from
distance at lodge Thursday night.
Bob Peck and family went to Cen
tralla Friday. :
A. J. and Roy Tribble went to
Centralla Friday.
F. W. brewer sent his team to Cen
tralia after goods Friday and Tues
day. =
Frank Vance, near Thompsonyille
delivered a nice lot of baled timothy
hay to Phil Roberts Friday at $l2
ton.
Gene Atterberry and brother were
here Tuesday for the purpose OF buy
ing mules.
Earl Berry and mother and Miss
Minnie and Callie Berry passed
through here Tuesday on their way
to attend the golden wedding at
Gran Grimes near Madison.
Arthur Yager went to Centralia
Tuesday after a load Of coal
John Johnson of near Oliyet
church was here Tuesday.
jim Johnson has sold his farm to
Andrew Johnson. Price not known.
j. w. Beamer delivered nice lot
of baled oats straw to Phil Roberts
at Sc ton.
Pete Foreman and wife Of neal
Thompsonville were here Friday.
A. j. Tribble has sold a lot o
choice old corn already shellet
and is hauling it to Centralia a
zoe bu.
Quite a crowd attended the baske
dinner at Antioch Saturday. Franl
and Oakla Donaldson OF near Thomp
sonville were here Saturday.
Tom vanlandlngham and wife o
Centralia were in this vicinity SAT
urday.
C. f. Keithley was here Sunday,
Mr.. Maddox OF near Hallsville wa
Vl5lUlnS Rull hoDSFVs anu ls'hiipJ W
Sunday.
e Lewis Scott and Clarence Fore
and Arthur wager went to Centrali
Monday.
} Mrs. Arthur wager and Miss Leon
} Foreman spent Monday afternoo
with Mrs. Nora Berry near Gate
wood school house,
Luther Powell and mother, Mrs
Davis, of Stringtown and S.
Light and wife OF Thompsonvlll
were here Monday.
Fred brewer, son of f. w. Drew
er whom they have not seen fo
years, came in Monday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

Mcintyre, Herbert Plunkett and Chas
English The Galloway men are:
j. w. Imam, N. G. Lawrence, Mr.
Moddy and P. A. Fewell
Calena Forest has filed suit for di.
vorce against her husband, Ande'
Forest. In her petition the plaintiff
gives for her cause of action non-sup
port and general indignities. She
says they were married March 16,
1909. and separated June 16, 1910.
Jessie Lake-Rickard has also filed
suit for divorce against her hus-
band, Homer Rickard. The plain
tiff in her petotion states for her
cause of action, abuse, non-suppport
and desertion. She says they were
married March 20. 1904, and separ-
ated October, 1909.
The Wesley Bible Glass of the
Methodist Church was organized last
Sunday with So members. The Rev.
]. C. Handy, pastor of the church is
teacher and w. w. Fry assistant
teacher. o
The officers are: w. w. Fry,
president; John w. Howell, vice
president; u. F. Elliott, secretary.
Messrs. John Lane, Frazier and A,
Ii. Moore compose the membership
committee.
James A. wager, a prominent far
mer and stockman of Monroe com-
ty, was in Mexico on business this
week. III IHI
Boston, Mass is aroused by the
arrest of CIV 7. Richeson, the
Young pastor of the Emmanuel Bap-
tist Church, of Cambridge, charged
with the alleged murder of pretty
Avis Linnell, of Hyannia, Mass, to
whom he has been engaged. Richie
son was student in William Jewel
College, Liberty.
Miss Linnell who was 10 years ond
and student at the Conservatory OF
Music, was found dead in the bath
room of the Young Women's Chris
tian Association home here.
At first the police believed she
had committed suicide, but later de-
velopments Indicated that she had
unknowingly taken cyanide of potas-
sium sent her by some one, in the
belief that it would remedy her em
barrassing physical condition
Richeson was arrested at the hom'
of Violet Edmands, of Boston,
wealthy young woman to whom Rich
eson was engaged, unknown to Miss
Lnnell. Rieheson is S5 years ole
and graduated from William Jewel
in 1906
w. E. Grubb, of Laddonia, the onl,
professional shot in Audrain county
in field against II at the Interstate
Trapshooters tournament in st. Loui
this week, made a fine showing
against some Of the best Shots il
this country,
Wednesday, Mr.. Grubb hit ISL pig
cons out of 200, the highest score b'
| ing 1913. The clay pigeons cost th
Club $4,000 d day. One of thes
shoots will be held in Mexlc
next summer. Mr.. Grubb is now on
of the best known shots in America
Thursday, Mr.. Grubb made 10
out Of a possible 200. He continue
among the leaders.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

he prospect is now yIrst-elass
Mexico to have an up-to.date, sat
etory telephone service very soon
|ome arrangements could now be
Pe so that the field could be COW
with only one system It would
FnOre satisfactory to the patrons
Frally. There is no more need 70
telephone plants in Mexico than
Il is for two Ice plants, and we
4 arrangements can be made II
direction that will be satisfac
to all concerned.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

c. e. Howard, of Slater, has re-
lieved Fred Brakeman as conductor
on the south branch. Mr.. Brakeman
has resigned from the service of the
Alton. Mr.. Howard and family Will
move to Mexico to reside.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

HE taxpayers should assist the
essors in making prompt and
per reports of their property. AS
,or Kelso, representing the county
Assessor Byrns, representing
city, instead OF having the coop
bon of all taxpayers very often
treated worse than "book agents.
b calling at a residence the bell
lot answered, while people are at
Re, which necessitates repeated
and the Assessors try to look
|sant. There Is no sense in this
of conduct, because no one can
ape taxation in this way. 1t only
PES the officials more trouble and
kes the results less satisfactory,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

pLONEL KoHR, of the Missouri
Parry Academy, is a firm believer
discipline. Colonel Kohr some
/ ago dismissed two boys for In
prdination, and this week he
pissed Cadets Hayes and Peacock
drinking, and also suspended Ca
Stahl for 10 days for being i'm
pied in the same offense. Colonel
II says that you can run d
2ol without boys, but you cannot
school without discipline.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

FORK in the Ledger mailing de
|ment is being arranged as rapid
IS possible, SO that all may re-
se their Weekly Ledger and Mis-
4 Rurallst regularly. Some errors
bound to occur, and we would
Feciate II If those who fail to get
h papers would write US promptly
Rrding the matter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

there Is one proposition on
'ph all who are Interested In the
'Fth and prosperity of Mexico and
Hrain should get together II
pat of permanent good roads. We
pot see any possible chance for
bsltion or contention in reference
5his enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

This Picture shows how one of "our girls"
would look in one of BARTH'S young mems suits.
Men wear them, and women like them. because
they have an air of refined distinction because
they have tone of their own. You should see
the ULTRA-BRITISH Models we are showing,
designed for young men.
Not only distinctive, they're honest in value, and
most women encourage economy Our prices range
from $3.50 to $50 AS fair example Of the regular
BARTH saving you should see our suits selling for
SIP. You know we buy with seven other big stores
and shall gladly demonstrate to you the BARTH
MIGHTY PURCHASING POWER "Just looking
around that's the password 10 get closer acquaint
ance with u.s.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
CAM MORRIS, NEW WAGON.

Sam Morris has added a new
stove and furniture wagon to his al
ready well equipped establishment
Mr.. Morris has labeled on the side
ca III or credit. On the front end
As a box in which he says "all time
ma vmants' are placed,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26
A CARD oE THANKS.

desire to thank all. my friends
for the assistance and influence they
gave me during the Ledger-Ruralist
contest, in trying to help me win the
first prize. Though l failed to win
the coveted prize, hope my friends
will not feel | did not do my best,
for il hard work had won the prize
the piano would have stayed in Mex
leo. Again thanking you one and
all,
MINERVA PEAR son.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

NEW cross State highway is
being arranged for from St Jo-
to Hannibal and Quincy. The
Ilco route must get busy If we
going TO hold travel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

the friends of Clark and Folk
d arrange so that these two
Missouri Democrats
d destroy each other, how would
party or any one else ben bene-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-10-26

STURGEON is making move III
the right direction and by a vote Oh
four to one has adopted the Eight
Mile Road District.