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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Highland Home Sold

For s12.500 J. T. Beasley yesterday sold to William A. Denson handsome house on Highland avenue and Niazuma street The home is one of the new ones constructed on Highland avenue recently by Mir. Beasley The deal was negotiated by A. A. Gambill of A. A. Gambill X Co. Realty conditions are rather quiet preceding the holidays, but rapid recovery of the past very brisk trading is expected in January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 Sam A. Wall of Birmingham and Mss Cora R. Bagwel.
 II. s. Roper of Bessemer and Miss Vonie Grooms.
 Thomas s. Mingard of Ensley and Miss Sammie A. Overton.
 Robert A. Craighead of Birmingham and Miss Annie l.. Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Building Permit

The following building permit was is- sued yesterday in the office of the build ing inspector;
 s2ioo-c. F.. Taylor, sixteenth street. two story frame building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

Erskne Ramsay T am inclined to think that the best site for the Lew postoffice would be on Park avenue be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Underwood and Wender0th Will Appear Before Public Buildings Committee in
 Washington Today

Washington. December 12.-- Especially. Mir. Underwood's bill providing si.2oo, ,OC for the purchase of an additional 15o feet to the site at present owned by the gov ernment in Birmingham, and the erection of postoffice building, will be considered by the committee on public buildings and grounds tomorrow morning.
 MT. Underwood and Mir wenderoth. the supervising architect on public buildings, both appeared before the committee and present their views as to the present needs and probable future requirements of Birmingham in the way of postoffice building.
 Mir. Underwo0d's Views
 The rapid growth of Birmingham as demonstrated by the last census declared MT Underwood makes it necessary not only to consider what the esrequirements are now. but what they safe likely to he in few years. It is important in the erection Of a building now 9at provision be made for future additions to it. and that these additions may be made without lEtcfltitllE UT tndfflllB tNe effect of the building now proposed"
 MT. Wenderoth declined to make, any statement in advance of what he will say before the committee tomorrow, but 1t is understood that his views are practically the same as those expressed by Mir. un- derwood and that he favors the purchase of the additional land in order that the building may be erected in the middle of the 400 feet, so that when conditions re- quire it. wings may be added to the buile- ing without spelling it's beauty and use- fitness.
 The building now proposed will cost ap- proximately sl,000.0o0, and in drawing the plans provision will be made for these ad- ditions to be added as Birmingham grows and requires them.
 Think Price Is Too High
 There appears to be but one difficulty in the way of getting favorable consider ation of the appropriation at the hands of the committee, and that is the question of the additional land. From present indi- cations it Is not going to be such task to convince the committee as to the need of the additional 150 feet. as it will be to show them that the land is worth the price asked. Many members of the com mittee believe the sum demanded for this lot unreasonable, it being somewhere near the figure the government paid for the original 25O feet.
 No great difficulty is apprehended in convincing the committee that Birming- ham is entitled to a S1000,O00 postoffice building, and if the question of the lot can be solved, the prospects for immediate building are reasonably bright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

q think the plot secured for the postoffice is sufficiently large to ac- commodate Birmingham and believe the location is splendid" said Otto Marx.
 The postofiee should be constructed at Fifth and Nineteenth street. as planned, and upon the present site" said Max J. Winkler However. think some additional ground should be ac- quired in order to provide adequately for the growth of Birmingham, which l think will be very rapid and very great MT. Underwood, however l think, is fully advised on this sub ject and will handle it in his usual wise manner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
When A Man

Comes to you representing this strong Southern Company, listen to him-he will tell you things about our policies that will interest you as business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

Harry L. White said: "By all means the government should buy the ball. anee of the half block on Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue for the new postoffiee building. Birmingham is growing at a rapid rate and with it's growth comes increased property val nations and in my opinion now Is the time to buy. 1 believe the location to be desirable and well suited for the postoffice building"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

The postoffice should he large enough to keep pace With the growth of Birmingham, which everyone be- lievess will be tremendous during the next few years said ]. E. Shelby. We have always built for the present in Birmingham rather than for the fu- ture. That common mistake should not be made in connection with the post office"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Citizens Give Views on Post office Situation and Say Provision Must Be Made
 for Future Growth

We'll known citizens were asked yes- terday for their views on the new postoffice site. Their answers were all most unanimous in favoring a careful provision for the future growth of Bir- mingham. Here are some of the express sions:
 pr. R. F. Lovelady. president board of revenue: With a city growing at the present rate of Birmingham, pub lie buildings and public improvements should be built for the future. I think it most advisable to purchase the ad- Joining property to the present site for the new postoffice building and hope the increased appropriation asked for by Mir. Underwood will be granted by Congress. I am Inclined to think the location on Fifth avenue and Nine teenth street an admirable one al though there might be others equally well located in other parts of the city.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

"I believe the postoffice site good one" said John l.. Parker q think it shoudl remain on the site selected, but there should be more ground added to the site for the reason that Birmingham will require a great building in the future if the civic pace is to be kept up with by the federal authorities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

J. D. Moore: "The government will probably build the new postoffice on Fifth avenue but rather like the idea of exchanging that site for one overlook ing Capitol park. The property lying be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets and Park and Sixth avenue would make a most excellent site.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

Clement Gazzam: T would rather see the new postofhce building on Third avenue than on Fifth. Fifth is little too far out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

'The postoffice site was selected some time ago and is a good one,' said |. Groom Beatty, general manager of the Birmingham Realty company. However. it would be in keeping with the progress of Birmingham for the additional frontage to be secured and a building of great beauty and attractiveness erected there. Fifth avenue is undoubtedly the coming business street of Birmingham, and soon there will be many show places on that avenue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

Hugh Martin: q would like to see the government sell the site which it. TOW owns and acquire the half block bounded by Park avenue and Sixth Avenue and Nineteenth and Twentieth streets for the new postoffice. There we would nave a fine elevation, and q beautiful outlook on Capitol park. II would be an ideal site. If that is not feasible I would be in favor of West Twentieth street. say from Eighth avenue to the Young Mems Christian association building.''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
sEC'Y. STATE
ROACH ON DEM
0CRAT|C OUTLOOK

Jefferson City, Edo, July 5.
Commenting on the outcome of the
Baltimore Convention. Secretary O
State Cornelius Roach. Wednesday
said:
| think the Democracy Of Missouri
very beenly regrets the defeat ofour
distinguished fayorte son. Speaker
Champ Clark, but I feel equally sure
that not only the democratic voters
Of MISSOURI but all others Of the pro-
gressive type are pleased with the
nomination of Gov. Woodrow Wilson.
Gov. Wilson and Gov. Marshall will
command the support Of the progress
sive republicans and the progressive
INDEPENDENTS of oil parties, as well
as the Democratic Party. There
will be left TO Taft, whose nomina-
tlon was secured by the vote of the
stolen delegates, only. the bourbon
ssandpatters, the federal pie4bit-
ers and those that may be controIl-
ed by the liberal use OF campaign
contributions donated BY the preda.
tory Interests. Champ Clark will be
reelected Congressman and Speaker
by an increased maiofiPs and the
electoriai vote of Missouri is assured
TO Wilson and Marshall by a larger
majority than We received in 1896.
The national ticket is exceptional
ly strong. and considering the awful
conditions that prevailed at Chicago
and the unprecedented defections ex-
isting in the Republican Party. Mr..
Taft viii have to relinquish the
White Touse to Wilson next March.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11

With the exception of a few burn.
ed fingers, the Fourth Of July pass,
ed off quietly THURSDAY without an a
cident I'M this city.
The Workmen's Club put on a cele
bration here with fireworks at might.
During the afternoon speaking by Sc,
eral candidates, both local and state
entertained the crowd,
Col. Greene Clay presided at the
Speakers stand. Judge W. W. Bolts
read the Decorator Of Independence
This was followed by Jas, A. IIou
chin, Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor.
AT night fireworks were displayed
and a large crowd of citizens were
down 10 witness the exhibition.
The Mcmillan bard furnished tbs
music.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
POSTAL
|. SAVINGS, sl,2s3

The total amount of money deposit
cd in thu Postal Savings Bank dur.
ing the first year It was in opera
ton at the local postoffice, was
S24sS. The total number of accounts
opened eQualed thirty-five and the
total number of deposi S amount.
ed to 244.
OF the 35 depositons, twenty.
three were males ranging in age
from 10 to 70 years; and twelve
were females ranging in ages from
IL to so. The average amount Of
money to the depositor was $40.
Most all of the money was savings
accounts and not from the banks.
In the United States at the end
OF the first quarter this year there
We're 716S offices doing a postal saw
lngs business and the total deposits
On those offices amounted to s16,.
100000.
A report on the Postal Savings work
az the local office follows:
Total number of accounts OPENED 8
Total number of Deposits 244
Total number OF witbdrawe's 81
Total amount deposited $2.46S. 90
Total amount withdrawn 1928
Balance on deposite 81, 293.00.
OF the 30 ~depositors % are males
aged from 10 to 70. ~ are females
age from IL to go.
Average amount to the depos
itor s70M
Postal Savings Cards snd stamps
sod amount to 1920
These have been redeemed with
deposit certificates. The depositoH
are all white and only two are for
ehgn born. Most all of the money
was savings accounts and not from
the BANKS. In the U. S. at the end
of the first quarter this year there
was 715S offices doing a postal say,
ings business and a total Of deposits
of SIG, 10000. Great Britain has 1921,
100000 an average az $69.4e TO De-
positor. ia hi
Italia has S24, 900, 600, an average Of
s62.O0 and France has $316, o0O, 900 an
average of $500. Where these fig
ures only show a small gain the first
year DIT also shows that it's bound to
become a popular savings system
when better understood.
q, r. Kunkel,
Clerk for Geo. H. Kunkel. p. M.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
ENDORSED AT HOME.
Such Proof as This Should Con
vince Any Mexico Citizen.

The public endorsement of a local
citizen is the best proof that can be
produced. None better, none stronger
can be had. When a man comes for
ward and testifies TO his fetlow-citt
zens, addresses his friends and neigh
bors, you may be sure he is Thorough
Iy convinced or he would not do so.
Telling ones experience when it is
for the public good is an act of kind
ness that should be appreciated. The
following statement given by a resi-
dent OF Mexico adds one to the
many cases of Home Endorsement
which are beirg published about
Doanis Kidney Pills. Read it.
f. A. sannebeek. prop. butcher
shop, N. Jefferson St.. Mexico, Mo-
says: II have taken Doan's Kidney
pills, procured at Llewellyn G Sons
Drug store, for hard attacks of kid
ney complaint and have always fount
that they give me relief in a short
time. i gladly endorse the use Of
Deans Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster ilburn Co., New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--an'
take no other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
MRS. Mamie ].
lee IS DEAD

Mrs. Nanm,e J.. Lee, mother OF
George. Will. Arthur and I'D Lee OF
this city passed away early Friday
morning. after a lingering illness Of
several months. She was 81 years, 5
months and 7 days old.
she is survived by four sons: w .
and Geonge Lee OF this city, Ed L..
Lee who lived with his mother; and
Professor Arthur Lee of Clinton, Mo.
The deceased was one Of Audrain's
oldest and most highly respected
women. She was born in Kentucky
in I845 has lived DIM and near
Mexico the greater part of her life.
Her Maiden name was Miss Mamie
Hubbell. Her death takes from this
community a MOST loyal mother, q
kind neighber and a devoted Chris
tfan woman.
Those who acted as pail bearers
at the funeral we're:
j. w. Howell, Willard Potts, Ivan
Ashworth and Earl Haggard.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending sympathy to the bereayed
cnes. u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
TOM NULL DIES
SATURDAY II A. N.

Tom Null died at tho home Of his
father, G. u. Null, at III O'Clock 0 n
Saturday morning. Complication OF
diseases is given as the CAUSE Of
his death. He had been III for more
than a year and for the past several
weeks his condition had been critical.
He was born July "a, 1875.
Beside his wife, father and small
;son, Void, the deceased is surviv-
cd by three sisters. They are Mines.
Nettie Quisenberry, st. Louis, Josie
Quisenberry, Mexico; and Mrs. Geor
gia Anderson, Rockford, III.
Tom was a young man well liked
by a large circle OF friends. He
was associated with his father IN
the grocery business at the time he
was taken LII.
The funeral was from the
home at $50 O'Clock on Sunday after
noon. Elder W. A Shullenberger.
OF the First Christian church had
charge Of the services, The
body was inferred In Kirkwoo,
cemetery.
The pail bearers were =. r..
Myers. Clark Garrett, Gene Null.
Leo Hanley, Chas. II. Williams and
Esnest Barnett.
The Ledger joins other friends In
extending sincere sympathy to the
bereaved ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
SQUIRREL
DINNER ON 4TH

Quite a number of friends OF Char
ley Lewis enjoyed the fourth on one
of his finefarms, Just northwest Of
Mexico. Mr.. Lewis son-in-law, Will
Tam Creasey was the host. with Jas.
Ford as chief cook. and all enjoyed a
fine dinner with young squirrel as
the chief dish.
Mr.. Lewis has a splendid grove Of
young hickory trees and their shade
helped make the day most COMFORT
able.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: ]. w. woolery, A. D. Jack.
son, William Coons, Chas. Bledsoe, J.
Wat Woodbridge. d. F. Giliett, w.
W. johnson. R. n. White, r. r, Buck
ner. ]. w. Mason, George Robert.
son. w. w. Fry, W. J. Bolts. C. w
Lewis. S. d. Byrns, G. t. Powell,
=. G. Ford. w. e. Sims, William
Creaseys Austin Lewis, Ivan Ash
worth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
GODFREY PREECE'S
DAUGHTER IN
OLYMPIC GAMES
A dIspatch from london SAYS:

Englishwomen are expecting Miss
Helen Preece, a Is year old horse
woman, to accomplish great things at
the Olympic games at Stockholm this
month. She Is a daughter of God
frey Preeee, who buys many horses
in Mexico, Mo, each year.
Miss Preece. who wtll be the only
female representative at the games,
won fame here as an expert horse
woman and athlete generally. and hei
abilities are rot unknown in the
United States. At New York in No
yember last, at the Madison Square
National horse show. MSS Preece
won outright the thousand dollar golt
cup. open to the world for riding.
in addition many other blues" She
rode for several we'll known people
taere, including David Grey, celebrat,
ed jumper, owned by J. Wftherby,
and G., ~Chtpehase's Sapot.a.
She is a great swimmer and
fencer, and can hold her OWL with
the best in a cross-country run over
the most difficult course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11


See CRADD0CK earl
Saturday morning for beau
|tiful new Wall Paper at
bargain prices Will also
give a special 10 per cent
reduction on all bills bought
before | o'clock.
We do this to get you to
buy early in the day SO we
can get your paper trimmed
and ready early and not de-
lay you
To make papering easy ]
Twill lend my customers a
Ipair Of $500 paper hanger
brushes free Of charge. We
require cash deposit fol
brushes loaned.
Will show you the newest
prettiest and lowest price,
stock of Wall Papers il
Mexico.
3 first class Wall Paper
men to wait on you. 2 frs
Iclass Picture Trainers
BRING us YOUR WORK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
CUBS DEFEAT PRAIRIE LEA,

The Mexico Cubs playei the PRAIRIE
Lea base ball team, Sunday after
noon, on the latter's ground and
Mexico won 10 to 8. One Of the feat
ures of the CRIME was the pitching Of
Tommy Johnson, who had 20 strike
outs to his credit when the ninth inn
ing closed. The Cubs are developing
into a first class team ard expect 10
meet fast company before the season
ends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
...DEAT THIS.

Mrs. Ann Renbro, sister 70 Mrs.J.
w. Williamsl Of this city, died at
the hoEie Of her daughter, Mrs. Tom
Torreyson, in Laddonia. on Thursday
night. Complication Of diseases il
given as the cause OF her death. 81
SIDE Mrs. Torreyson the deceased is
survived by the following children
Mrs. ]. H, Pane, Audrain and Thorn,
as M. Renfro, of Kansas City. Fun
eral arrangements have mot been con
pleted.
The Ledger joins other friends ID
extending sincere sympathy 10 the b
reaved ones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11

Col. Harry J. Jennomenn, Of st,
LOUIS a ppopU'ar insurance and real
estate man, is In Mexico visiting
his friends, DIR. Joe Holloway and Dr.
Harry Drebb.ng. Before his return
home he will be delightfully."- enter
tanned by several delightful dinners
and functions. Col. Jennemenn Is
very much impressed with Mexico
and its many improvements in the
last ten years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
FREE TRIAL NEW
VACUUM REMEDY.

VACUUM REMEDY,
The wonderful Scientific Vacuum
Appliance. patented by the Govern.
ment and warranted, cures organic
diseases. weakness, disability, ner
yous troubles. The first treatment
Will be given FREE Of charge to es-
tablish confidence and PROVE thai
the treatment is all that Is claimed
for 1t, Satisfactory and speedy
cures made in all DURABLE eases.
or no ray will be asked for services,
DR.. Manville, recently OF Kansas
City, has decided to locate In Mexico
His office and residence for the pres.
ent are rooms at sol South Walnut
Street.
All chronic diseases are treated salts
%factorily. Patients treated at theit
homes and at the Doctors office.
Hours, $3.50 a. m. to 70; / to $50.
and from Z to $3.50 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
Mason Creasey vas in Kansas City
on business this week.

There is more CatarrhI In shls section of
the country h all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For o great
many years doctors pronounced 1t a local
disease and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced 1t incurable. Sci
ence has proven Catarrh to be a constf-
tutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by #. ]. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio. is the only Constitu-
tional cure on the market. II Is taken in-
~ternalIy In doses from 10 drops TO a tea-
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood
n mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t
falls to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials.
Address; r. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11

During the summer months mosh.
ers OF young children should watch
for any unnatural looseness of the
bowels. When given promp at
tention at this time serious trouble
may be avoided. C~hamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and D.iarrhoea Remedy
can always be depended uIon. For
sale by all dea'ets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-11
SnrtRtu
MISS FRANCES GILL.
Phone al.

AR. and Mrs. Jno. D. johnson, q, 81
nous were the guests Of Mr.. and
MIR. Rolla Mcintyre this week.
Misses Fiemma and Fay snIdow
leit wednesday for c~hautauqua. New
fonk' where they expect to studv
n 8 summer. Miss Flemma will pur.
sue a course In Mathematics and Eng
ilsh' While Miss Fay will study AM.
Miss Grace Mcintyre was IN from
ST. Louis one day last week,
MISS Mary Martin, of Kansas C,ty
" here the guest Of Mrs. Frank
heiso. She will attend the e. A. d,
Camp next week.
Misses Julia Cave and Martha
Johnson attended a house party. civ.
en- BY Miss Mary CAN'T of Tbompsop
this week.
Miss Cora Wilson of Linneus, Mo.
Is the guest Of Mrs. Lloyd Warner.
Mr.. Hugh Cartwright Of st. Louis.
spent tho fourth with his family
here the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. q.
w. Robertson.
Misses Mary Martin and Ruth Dur
kee were luncheon guests of Mrs. A.
0. Adams Friday.
! Mr.. Worries Coons gave a delight
full party to about fifty friends last
Tuesday evening.
Mines. Van Ness, Lakenan. Glendye
and G. b. Morris returned to-day
from Jonesburg, where they were
guess at the house rarity of Miss
Maud Jones. Misses Gladys and
Pauline Van Ness remained for a
longer visit in ~Jonesburg.
Miss Laura Robertson is visiting in
st. Louis.
Mrs. w. W. Fry entertained guests
at dinner on the evening Of the
Fourth. They were Mrs. Miriam
Ross, Miss Ross, Mrs. j. C. Bucluner
$3.50
and Mrs, Jas Tr,mb,e of Kansas City.
Mrs. Tina Dobyns of Hardin Col
lege is the weekend guest of Mrs.
B. F. Robertson on Woodlawn.
The glorious Fourth was celebrat-
'ed Din various ways, by the Mexico
people. Some attended the double
header ball game, others went to
the park TO hear the speech of Jas.
A. Houchin. Two charming, worthy,
and by no means, small, represen-
tatives of one of our principal insti-
tntions of learning celebrated the
day by appearing on the streets and
down town, In a very small rig hitch
ed to a very small horse. 1t is
quite needless to say they attract
ed attention,
Mrs. r. M. White celebrated by
entertaining at tine home of Mrs.
Salhe Hlsey. The guests were few
but had a glorious time. The re-
freshments were novel and unique,
ibut more attractive slim, were the
beautiful finger bowls used.
The Som'r Set Club, the 500 Club
and a few others numbering In all
IS people formed q jolly picnic crowd
yesterday afternoon who took their
lunch to Sun Rise Park. They went
on the 4;30 car and came in on
q special ca. ait $3.50.
Miss Margaret Owens of Bowl
ing Green visited her aunt Mrs. G..
w. Adams a part ofthis week. She
wns enroute home from the Wells
vile Chautauqua where she took
part on the program. Miss Ovens lis
a talented reader
Miss Cora Fish off st. Louis, is
the guest of Miss Katie Ferris.
Mrs. Norris and Miss Idelle Nor
ris Of Los Angeles California. after
b. short visit with Mrs. Amelia
Buckley here, went on to Chicago
Tuesday.
Mrs. w. A. Shullenberger and
small son, Wendell left for a visit
in Grant City, Mis-, Shu'lengerger's
old home.
Mrs. C. G. Madison and hte daugh
ter, Martha are the guess OF Mr..
aud Mrs. p. e. Locke.
1naH 1nrrnha EhRM EnR Cal e.