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Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
DEATHS.

Word was received here Tuesday
by friends that Harve Porter formerly
Of this city had died in Fort Worth
Texas. Harye and his mother went
to Texas several weeks ago. The
cause OF his death was not learned
Harve has a large circle OF friends IN
this city who viii regret to hear Of
his death. The Ledger extends SYM
pathy.
A long distance telephone mes
sage from H~igginsville Tuesday at
moon stated that Miss Bessie Points
died there this morning She is a
sister OF Mrs. Harrison Hunsaker.
who, until a few days ago, resided
in this city. She and her husband
hare since gone to Jefferson City
The Ledger extends sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hill of Chuyler.
lNebr., are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
la. A. Bradford Of this city. and
win visit other relatives in this
county before their return. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill are uncle and aunt Of Mrs,
Bradford. while en- rodte to Mexico
Major Hill was robbed Of s25 and
purse, while riding IN a crowded
street a in Omaha. Nebr. Another
gentleman in the crowded a was
robbed Of $3.50. The thief escaped.
Mrs. w. H. BARLOW. sister Of the
late G. N. Wales. Of this city, died
Of paralysis at the home of her
son, J. NJ. Barlow. at Sis, Monday
evening. October !. in Fulton. o.
The deceased was about 50 years
old and leaves a husband and two
sons--J. N. Of Fulton. o.. and Or
sille, OF st. Louis. The deceased
has visited in this city and won
many friends during her stay here.
The Ledger joins other friends ii
extending sincere sympathy 10 The
bereayed family and relatives.
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice Is hereby given that iinaI
settlement OF the estate Of WILLARD
Squirting. deceased. will be made Al
the November term Of the Probate
Court OF Audrain county. Missouri. L
be held at Mexico. Missouri. on The
second Monday in November, 1879,
CELIA sPURLING,
wtd Administrators,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
MONEY

WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY
in your furniture buying and give
you the best at the same time. 1t
always pays to e us when you de-
sire house furnishing. l.. W. Rob
erts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

NOW is the time to improve the
roads, and all OF our county road
o-yerseers should follow the splendid
example set by the Mexico Eight
Mile Road District Commissioners
and proceed TO get results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

A ST. LOUIS man who had vote
the Republican ticket for 50 year
announced on his hundredth birth.
day that he would swltch to d
Democratic party. II taKcsat pn
time to show some MlssourlauBt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Pike. lots . and 10, blk rs. Orig
Martinsburg. s2es.
Mary Dye PIKE 70 n. J. Hall. lots
b and 10. blk p. Orig MeFtmsours
1926.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Leonard T. Brown of Shawnee
Okla, and Miss Mamie 0. Martin
OF yandalia, vert married here this
week by Judge w. W. Bolts, Tht
ledger extends congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

TRADE follows the explorers flag
also. An American company mined
q. 1000 o n Of coal near Spitzbergen
last year. There is something else
besides ice in the aretics.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
All the newest things in Dress
Goods and Silks at Poisson's I. d2w1
MISS BERGER nNrERrAlNs.

Miss Lille Berger gave a party on
Tuesday evening in honor Of Miss Ma
bel Reed Of Clifton Hill, Mo. A gen.
eral good time was enjoyed by the
many guests there. Miss Reed is a
pretty girl and made many friends in
Mexico. Miss Berger's entertain.
ments. are always enjoyable. At the
conclusion Of a dance. refreshments
were served and the guests departed,
expressing themselves as having had
a most pleasant evening. Dill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

The Confederate Veterans of Mis-
souri, are holding their annual en-
campnent at Warrensburg, Mo, this
week. Miss Bertha Bolts, n Of
the maids of honor, of this city. is
attending the meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
Republican Speaking

BY Hon. Jno. C. Mckinley,
on Saturday. Oct. 5, at the
court house, Mexico, 1:45 p.
m. at Laddonia 7:9O p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

a nice little coal stove; we hay
them to suit any pocketbook.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

FARM FOR sALE-12O Acres,
and Ii miles west from strother
good Groom house, good outbuildings,
and good barn. If taken by NoYem-
Der /, a bargain. Austin skeen,
Stroller. Mo. 31-2t d1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Walter Peck is losing some Of
his hogs. just what the malady
that Is causing them TO de is unde-
termlned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

FINE UNDERTAKING SERVICE.
Is assured when we are engaged 10
a funeral. We are the ~best-equipDe,
and have the most experience il
Mexico. 1. w. Roberts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
ruRNlruRE o. QUALITY

at pircos in reach Of every purse
VIM be found IN my complete stock
see the newest things in household
furnishings for fall L. W. Roberts
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

THOSE LITTLE OIL HEATERS
are Just the thing for eool morn
ings and evenings; only costs s4.00
and $3.50; will warm a small room
in moderate weather.
Ferris & Cauthorn-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
MAaR,Aar l,ceNses ISSUED

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.
Frantz E. Dickerson. Shawnee. Ok.
iahoma: Frances D ~Culbertson,
Vandalia.
Leonard T. Brown, st. Louis;
Mamie o. Martin. st. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03
SEE our RUGS.

bray load Room Size Rugs just
received; best for the money. All
we ask is a look. d2wi
Ricketts, G Emmons d. G. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Your money works for you and
makes more money when deposited
in
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Frank Armistead and wife Of west
Of town are visiting friends in Full
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

"a 10, T. was weR known in
Mexico, having visited here a mum
Dsr Of times
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Elder W. H. Hook VIII preach al
Bean Creek Sunday. Oct. s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

Blankets and Comforts, a full
line at all prices at Poisson's,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-03

WHY not have an old-fashioned
toreAlisft procession here the night
Ct October s
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
Farm For Sale.

1870 acres, "a miles southeast Of
Hickman, KY, on Hickman and Dres-
den road; 10 acres in good state of
cultivation, balance in wood land.
Good 7-room dwelling, good barn, two
4-room tenant houses, good outhouses,
one well and two cisterns and fine pond.
Fences good; fine young orchard Of 500
trees. This is one OF the best farms in
Fulton County, and would not be for
sale if wiie's health did not require a
change Of climate. For price and
terms, see owner. L. ID. THRELKELD,
22-3t. Hickman, Ky.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

W E. Ragsdale, Of the Pleasant Val
ley country, says that bis corn was also
damaged by the windstorm last week.
That neighborhood seems to have been
the point Of attack.
Miss Mary Ward, of Houston. Miss,
is visitor in the home Of Mrs. J. P.
Young in the city this week Miss
Ward joined Mrs. Monrotus and the
party going to the lake yesterday.
The many friends of F. w. Pardue
are pleased to know that he is greatly
improved. Mr.. Pardue has been very
sick for several weeks, and the chances
are very good now for aspeedy recovery.
IF you want Refrigerator,
buy now and buy at WWehman $
and save money.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

Little Miss Maxine Webster, who has
been very sick with fever, is very much
improved and will soon be up again.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Drane, Of
Newbern, were among the visitors reg
istered at the Palace Hotel yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. A. Whipple came
home Wednesday night from Kerrville,
Texas, and are again at home on Main
street.
Everyone buying 100 worth Of pop
ular music from the w. G. Honea Piano
Co. before September !, will be given
$1.00 worth free.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
The Stork.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucian Marshall, north
west OF the city, Thursday, August 8,
a son. y
Mr.. and Mrs. John Page, city, Thurs
day, August s, twins, a son and
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.. Cummings, city,
Friday, August 9, daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyce Howse, city,
Wednesday, August IA, daughter.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
FOR TRADE. "A real good piano to
trade for a good horse. See me quick.
]. ID. WRATHER,
22-tf Mailing Building.

FOR SALE-One of the incest homes
in Union City, modern with electric
lights, bath, hardwood floors, cabinet
mantles, good out houses, one block
from public school. For further infor-
nation apply to
Mrs. JOHN w. BRANsFoRD,
22-tf Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09


Mrs. Harris PARKS VIII accompany
the party going to Asheville, n c., to-
day 10 enjoy the mountain air for a
few weeks.
Mr.. Lem McHhirter is here this week
with full line Of beautiful cut glass and
china samples. He is taking orders at
the Palace.
Mrs. Ellis jackson has for her home
guests Misses Duke aud Vera Ferguson,
Of obion, also her grandfather, Mr.. Her.
Of Paduch, Ky.
Everyone buying 81. 90 worth Of pop
ular music from the w. G. Honea Piano
Co before September /, will receive
$1.00 worth free.
The little son Of Mr.. VIM. Beckton,
residing on Gibbs street, has been very
sick with fever. but is considerably i'm
proved this week.
Mrs. Belle Berryhill has returned
from visit in New York City with
Mrs. Arthur Darlington. the noted
singer and actress.
Miss Georgia Friend, of Brinkley,
Ark, who has been visiting Mrs. Oscar
Beckham on First street for some time,
has returned home.
You can get a Leonard Clean
able Refrigerator at Wehman $
this month at cost. Buy now.
Miss Layergne Cheek and Miss Mary
Farmer, Of Fulton, were in the city
this week as the guests Of the Misses
Mays on Main street.
Mrs. Monrotus, Miss Stella, George
and Mrs. Ruth Wbipple, with Ellis
Parks a chauffeur, went to Reelfcot Lake
yesterday for an outing.
Miss Alicia Prather, of Salem, Tenn,
after several days with her cousin, Miss
Lucille Hawkins, returned to her home
Monday, accompanied by Miss Lucille.
LOST-Solid gold engraved bracelet,
with initials B. r. d. outside. Reward
will be given. Return to this office. 1t
Mrs, 7. B. Wakefield and daughter,
Miss Virginia, Of Columbia, and Mrs.
Hattie J. Harper, Of Nashville, are
guests Of Mrs. M. P. Goodwin this week.
II. P. Moss went to Dickson Wednes-
day to book some attractions for the
fair, including merry-go-round, Ferris
wheel, etc., which are there for the
week.
Mrs. Evans Jackson, accompanied by
Mr.. Jackson, of Hornbeak, is taking
advantage OF the medicinal and climatic
properties OF Primm Springs, Hickman
County.
You want the best-New
Perfection Oil Cook Stoves,
Nailling-Keiser Hardware CO.
DR.. j. Frank McMichael will leave
Sunday for Chicago where he will attend
the American Optical Association which
convenes at the LaSalle Hotel August
10 to 90.
Lieut.. John H. Hinemon, Jr., en-
route to the Hawaiian Islands, where he
will be stationed for four years, was here
this week visiting his sister, Mrs. A. F.
Monrotus.
Mr.. BENZ. F. Key, OF Natcaez, Miss,
is in the city as representative of the
Natchez District Development Co. Mr..
Key is an old-time schoolmate OF f. E.
Quinn, this city.
Miss Mona Jones will open her studio
Of music September2 2. All desiring in
struction in piano forte, telephone 262.
Eighteen years experience. 2l-3t.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Boone, Of st.
Louis, after visit in the city with rela-
tiyes and friends, left Wednesday fer
Obion, and thence to Dyersburg and
points in Missouri before returning
home in St. Louis.
Mrs. Frank Shepard, who has been
visiting the home Of her brother, Mr.
Harris Parks, in the city for few
weeks, left this week to join her hus-
band in Paducah, thence to return to
their home in Charlottesville, Mo.
Rev. E. L. Watson, Of Memphis, was
in the city this week and preached to
the congregation of the Baptist Church
Wednesday night. Rev. Watson was
the former pastor here of this church
and has host OF friends in Union City.
ASK your grocer Tor DAHNkE'S
WRAPPED BREAD. He will charge
you no more for it. All the goodness
kept mall the dirt kept out.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

Messrs. Walter and Clarence Casey
were visitors in the city last week at the
home Of their brother, w. p. Casey.
Walter holds responsible position with
the International Harvester Co. at Mem
phis and Clarence is with the Southern
Express Co., messenger between Mobile
and st. Louis.
w. B. Harris, formerly of Troy, but
recently Of Memphis, has arranged to
locate in Union City. Mr.. Harris is a
young attorney and has been practic-
ing in Memphis. He will be welcomed
here among his friends and former ac-
quaintanees, and we take pleasure in
reporting his acquisition to the Union
City bar.
WANTED. IF you have vacant
house to rent call H. B. Horner 4 Co.
We can furnish you a tenant on short
notice. 22-H
Fred ]. Caldwell, Tiptonville, ID. j.
Caldwell, D. P. Caldwell, J. L. Fry,
Rice A. Pierce, DR.. McRee, S. F. How
ard, G. w. Stovall, D. A. Luten, J. A.
Hehey, T. G. Callicott, Pleas Horn
beak, G. P. Wilson, F. j. Smith, A. K.
Wells, Cato Davis, Wade Wiley and J.
I. Chiles are among the delegates attend
ing the State Democratic convention in
Nashville this week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09


Miss Irene Wheeler, who came back
to Troy few weeks ago from Cali
fornia on visit, left this week return
ing to the coast, accompanied by ]. B.
Wheeler and children, the last OF the
family, one of the oldest and best known
in Troy, and a world OF kind wishes 60
with them.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Littleton were at
home yesterday morning, the Misses
Littleton entertaining in honorof Misses
Layergne Cheek and Mary Farmer, Of
Fulton. The reception and accom-
panying features were delightful. The
young ladies will be entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Mays next
week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Breyard enter
tanned a number OF Confederate veter-
ans at their delightful home at Bre-
Yards Crossing Wednesday. Judge
Lawson sad that it was the greatest
day he ever spent in his life aud the
other guests we're also in raptures over
the occasion. The dinner was beyond
compare and enough for every veteran
in the county.
Chas. B. Quinn, for many years a
well known citizen Of Memphis, was
recently appointed as Surveyor of Gus
toms. Mr.. Quinn is a brother Of F..
e. Quinn, this city, and we Judge the
gentlemen are much alike in saying that
no post is too important for them to fill.
Mr.. Fred Quinn is the secretary OF the
Union City Business Mems Club, and
mighty good one too. He belongs to
no clique aud tbs. citizens, more of them
would do we'll to get behind him, es-
pecially the business men.
You want the best-New
Perfection Oil Cook Stoves,
Nailling-Keiser Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
W. T. U. Program.
Opening song-to be selected.
INVOCATION.

Scripture Lesson-The Prodgal Son.
Topics-Amusement for our chill
dren. Every member present to ex-
press an opinion.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Glasscock.
Place cf Meesing-New Churc b
Chapel, Friday, $50 p. M. August 10.
The wax paper bread wrapper is NOT
A FAD; it is not a concession to the
whim OF the housewife; it Is not a
meaningless trade-catcher; it is A SAN
ITnY NECESSITY. DAHNKE' ~
BREAD Is WRAPPED IN Wax
PAPER WRAPPERS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

FOR SALE-No. l Jersey heifer, Z
months old. w. H. Lancer, Letter
carrier. 22-2t.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

Miss Ruth Strother and Miss Beatrice
Brown are enjoying an outing on the
Vaughn farm near the lake.
w. A. Cathey, Of Denver, Colo, is
il the city this week visiting hismether,
Mrs. Laura Cathey, and family.
Mrs. Eliza McAdoo and Mrs. Eudora
Harris, OF Abilene, Tex, visited Mr.
and Mrs. r. J. McAdoo last week.
See the bargains at Web
mans this month. They will
interest you.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
$500 for Lawn Swings, Nail
ling-Keiser Hardware Co.


Rev and Mrs. e. L, Watson and
family, Of Memphis, are in the city
visiting friends.
Dir. Freeman and wife, Of Fulton,
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Nc
Adoo this week.
Mrs. J. Hugh Briggs and children
have returned from few months visit
in East Tennessee.
Spray Cow-Ease on your stock and
COWS twice day, and they will appre-
ciate it. For sale at Wehman
Miss Ellie Shaw, Of near Hickman,
was visitor with Miss Ruth Isaacs on
Try street this week.
Mrs Ned Massengill, Of Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, Is a>fisitor in the city at the
home Of Mrs. Massengill.
Mr.. Joe Herring will leave the latter
part OF the week for Tate Springs for a
ten days or two weeks stay.
Now is the time to buy oil
stoves. Nailling-Keiser Hard
ware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09

Mrs. Hiram Wilbanks and children
left yesterday for Thayer, Mo-, for a
visit.
Miss Rogers, Of Waverly, and Miss
Crockett, Of Troy, were in the city
Wednesday.
Mrs. Warren, Of Sanders Chapel vicin-
ity, was Saturday visitor on East
Flower street.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Rev. ]. E. Stuart was visitor in
Memphis this week,
Mr.. Taylor, Of Hickman, vas social
visitor IN the city Sunday
Mrs. H. NJ. DeGraffenreid goes to
Paducah to-day for visit.
DR.. Glosson and Mrs. Maude Curtin
visited country friends Sunday.
Misses Ruth Mcconnell and Helen
Richards visited Troy last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor are reioiced
over the birth Of fine boy this week.
DIR. Fritz Kinney will be at home
from Baltimore for visit in few days.
Ask Wehman about Cew-Ease. 1t
protects your cows and stock from
flies.
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03

Never before in the history of en-
tertainment novelties in this city
have the people taken such A keen
interest as they are showing over
the News-Sentinel air carnival to be
held at the fair grounds August 27,
three weeks from next Tuesday. The
advance sale of tickets at the reduced
price will run but two days longer,
and after Tuesday night, tickets that
nave been 5 will be S1.5..
The papers have received word that
the advance agent of the-Curtiss Ex-
hibition company will arrive here
next week to survey the field and
make preparations to level the
grounds for the flights The ma
chimes have to have certain length
of level ground to get the running
start. A blue print of the grounds.
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03
off With The Old,
On With The New

Today, Saturday, August g. 1912, The Daily Sentinel
many years
The familiar sxcolumn-page makeup will be seen no
more SO tar he Daily Sentinel concerned tonight
On Monday The Daily Sentinel will visit its readers in
its new form and new dress The pages will be columns
In many ways we regret to- part with the @
1t parting with old friend old familiar face; but in
the changing march of progress it ever be 'of
with the old and on with the new"
Mr.. William Becker of Chicago of the expert cree
tors for the Goss Printing Press Company installing
the new giant press for The Sentinel and under his direction
This summer is period of great change, of numerous
Improvements The Sentinel office and big increases in our
operating capacity all made necessary by the constant and
big growth of business and all line with the desires
and the wishes of the who years of his
life to the uPbudng of The Sentinel and who last December
suddenly called into The Land Beyond
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03
MISS KELLY IS
NOT CANDIDATE
FORCLERKSH|P
Will Not File Acceptance, But Will
Leave Field Open for NJ. M.
Shores as Only Democrat in
the Field This Fall.

In spite of the efforts made by
friends in many sections of the coun-
ty to get her to enter the race for
the democratic nomination for the
office of clerk and recorder of Mesa
county, Miss A. Eugena Kelly an
nounces this afternoon, in a state
ment to The Sentinel, that she will
not enter the race.
The popular young lady takes the
broad and generous ground that. in
year that should witness great
democratic landslide in the nation,
state and county, all conflicts for
nominations on the democratic ticket
should be avoided wherever possible
Therefore, in the cause of har-
mony, and sincerely putting party
success above personal wishes, Miss
Kelly declines to enter the race. al
though receiving a handsome vote in
the county assembly vote more
than sufficient to entitle her to en-
ter the primary.
She pledges loyal support to NJ. NJ.
Shores, the well known citizen and
old time democrat, who has been an
announced candidate for some weeks.
Miss Kelly, who was chosen as an
alternate delegate to the great ma
tional convention held in Baltimore
and who attended that memorable
convention, is one of the best known
young ladies in western Colorado
Immensely popular, thoroughly COM
petent and widely known, she would
make a formidable candidate in a
race for any office. The splendid
Continued on Page 81
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03
MULE WHISKEY RUNNER IS
WORRYING REVENUE
MEN IN OKLA,
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Muskogee, Okla, Aug. 3.-What
shall the federal government do with
"A pack mule that makes regular
trips across the line OF the old In
dian territory, gets its pack filled
with liquor and then goes back to
distribute his cargo to regular Gus
toners?
This question is put up to the dis
trict attorney by complainants, who
stated that the bootlegging mule
made trips without a pilot, and that
the names of its owner and those
who supplied it with its stock were
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03
ADDED PULLMAN
U|PMENT HERE

The Denver e Rio Grande railway
announced today through General
Agent w. b. Kenney that beginning
Monday night, August 3, a standard
Pullman sleeper will be run out of
Grand Junction for the convenience
and accommodation of local travellers
to Denver and points east.
This layoVer car was formerly in
the Pullman equipment here, but dur
ing Encouragement of the service it
was discontinued. 1t will leave Den
yer tomorrow on No. 3, reaching here
at l1:2O a. m. Monday and return
to Denver on No. G. This will con-
Continued on Page 81
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03

showing the location of every tree
has been sent the company. showing
how careful they are concerning
their flyers chances.
As an illustration of the power of
printers ink, the News-Sentinel avi-
alton meet is a remarkable example,
All over western Colorado every
newspaper is carrying notices of the
meet and there are few people, even
IN the most remote mining or farm
ing districts that do not know OF
the meet here August -.
The program Of the afternoons
events will tn definitely drawn up
next week, There are some surprises
in store for the public that will be
aFt leciatpd. All the stores are 90
ing to clcs. in the afternoon for the
anair during the hours of the
flights, between 3 aud o'clock.
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-03
GUT RATES FOR
CUPID PERMITS
DURING AUGUST
County Clerk Finds Licenses Drug on
Market and Makes Bargain Price
OF $2.4S During the Coming
Month for Lovers.

Charley Jones, over at the clerk S
Office. started a bargain day on mar
riage licenses this morning in an eff
fort to jog up the activities of the
winged god and increase business at
the hymeneal altar.
Not since July - has permit to
wed been granted by the official force
and before that the occasions when
Joy slips had been handed out to
happy couples were few and far be-
tween. Last July the divorce court
made sudden spurt and seemed for
moment to almost oyertake the Ii
cense issues. Jones, Munson and
Starr have been worried, and in or
der to stimulate business a placard
was put up this morning which
reads
MARRIAGE LICENSES AT BAR
GAIN RATES.
OuI ii,essectly New Permits 10 Wed
Once,
$3.50
Marked Down to
S2.:S.
1t is hoped that as soon as the
news gets noised around that the
business viii come with rush.
81 am making this offer in good
faith" declared Mr.. Jones. land
during the month of August all Ii
censes will be issued at the cut
price"
Some of Mr. Jones' republican
friends expect to use this move on
his part as campaign material. plac-
ing the Plateau man on a platform of
Two Forty-eight."