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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-01-24
FRIDAY JANUARY, "a, 1913

Why does Jackson county send
snnvicts to Haywood, Cherokee, and
&.sfser neighboring counties to build
roads for tn m W n e n
ghexe is such an urgent need
FOR road improvement in this coun-
ny? If it is profitable for these
other counties to use convict labor
nm building roads, why would it not
goay Jackson to try the same plan?
AS has often been said by judges
holding court here and other visitors
60 this county. Jackson certainly
s1ught to make some provision fol
working, her convicts onher roads
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-01-24
Published weekly by
XaCKSON COUNTY. JOURNAL COMPANY

-wT-tAred as second class mail matter
2ostofice at sylvia N. c
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
MEXICO AUDRAM COUNTY MISSOURI THURSDAY
MEXICO LEDGER
BRIDGES HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED

On good roads day the Mexico Led.
ger raised so1.5O in cash for three
concrete bridges. We paid tho cty
Of Mexico $3.50 toward tho building
OF a bridge in west Mexico, the city
paying tho balance. We have paid
tho balance, OF $40 to tho Smile road
district commission, tho district pay
ing tho balance for two concrete
bridges just cast of Mexico on the
North State Highway. We want to
thank all who participated in this
fund We promised that this money
should so into permanent improve
menfs aud we consider concrete bridg
es the most permanent OF improve
mehts. We congratulate the city of
Mexico and the Smile Road District
on the economical and business like
way in which this money was in
vested. With a little cooperation
on the part of those Interested con-
crete bridges could be put in
throughout the entire County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
THINKS coLUMBlA-JEFFERsoN
ctnN ROAn SIIRE THINl

CITY ROAD SURE THING
Judge w, w. Bolts, secretary and
treasurer of the Mexico Construction
Co., which owns the Mexico, Perry
and Santa lie electric line, is Of the
opinion that the interurban route
from Jefferson city to Columbia will
be built soon.
The jefferson Railway Co.,
part Of the Mckinley Traction sys-
TEN, owns the railway in Jefferson
City and the bridge across the Mis-
souri, River to Cedar City. which /
IA splendid nucleus for the proposes
route, according to Judge Bolts. Tn
Mckinley system owns large net
work of electric lines out of st
Louis and has plenty of money with
which to build new lines.
The best route from jefferson Cit,
to Columbia, Judge Bolts says, j
straight north from Jefferson City t
stephens STORE ana tnen west " "
lumbia, using the franchises owned
lby the Mexico Construction and L
vestment Co. Judge Bolts think
his company would welcome such
move as they might then connect
their line from Mexico with the ST.
phens Store Columbia line.
The proposed line would mean
great deal to Columbia, but nj
near so much as a line from Mex
leo to that city as Mexico ha
a great deal better railroad facilities
to the outside world than has the c,
ito city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE Centralia Mo, Courier edi-
torially says: "Rum lis on the run.
Monday, Mexico, the fair capital Of
ArAirain, routed the saloon forces af-
ter a hard battle. The margin was
not wide as a barn door nor deep as
a well, but enough. The vote was
SOC to 7i1 FOR a saloonless Mexico, a
majority C C SIS fcr the arys. To the
women, God bless them, belongs a
large share of the credit for the vic
tory. We are told that more than a
hundred mothers faced the driving
snow storm to help save Mexico from
tho blight Of drunk factories. And
why shouldn't women fight saloons?
It has cost her more tears, heartachea
and sorrow than all other sources OF
sin combined. Hurrah for Mexico
say we, aye, three cheers and a bray
for the splendid city. In voting out
the saloons she did Centralia a good
turn. A saloonless Mexico means a
sober Centralia. Troth, 1t was a fam
ons victory"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
GEORGE WATTS HON.
ORED At ILLINOIS

The following letter concerning Ger
Watts, who was graduated from Nc
MILAN High School in the class OF
1911 explains itself:
Urbana, ILL.,, Nov. IA, 1918.
Mrs. G. H. Watts,
1647 Carmen Avenue,
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Madam:
At the University Convocation held
on Friday, November Z, 1913, public
announcement was made Of names
of students to whom preliminary hon
ors have been awarded by the Senate
Of the University because of the ex-
cellence Of the work done during the
freshman and sophomore years.
1t gives me great pleasure to in
form you that Mr.. Geo. w. Watts
was included among the representa-
tives Of the College Of Engineering
in this list. I desire to congratulate
you upon this recognition of his ex-
cellent standing as p student, and
beg you to believe me
Very truly yours,
C. r. RICHARDS,
Acting Dean Of the College of Engin-
serlng.
George was very popular In the
high school here and has many friend
who join the Ledger in extending con
gratulations to him on this honor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
LETTER FROM
MISS HUMPHREYS

Miss Betha Humphries, formerly Of
Mexico, now teaching at Courtland,
Ariz., writes the Ledger as follows;
/ am teaching in this part Of Ari-
zona this winter. Courtland Is q
mining town. l am eight miles out
from the town in a pretty little val
ley. The people here are home
stading. / have fifteen pupils, most
ly girls. Have all grades from prim-
airy to eighth, inclusive. Have been
intending to write you for some time.
but have been kept SO busy have
noi had time. Mary and Max are IN
Phoenix, now. She is taking her
five months lay-off from her home
stead. Nora and her husband are both
we'll and doing nicely. was in Phoe-
nix last week to attend our Joint
County Institute. All but three Of
the fourteen counties Of Arizona met
In session then. The Arizona State
Fair was also being held. SO you
see it was quite busy week. Phoe-
nix looked more like acity than ever.
She is on such a boom that she
will soon be quite city. They say
that she win soon have fiftylthous-
and inhabitants.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
ANNUAL coUNTYscHooL
BOARD CONVENTION HERE.


County supt. OF Schools w.
Clyde Johnson has called Conven-
tion of the County School Boards
in this city Monday, Nov. "a in the
Mcmillan High School building. This
is a progressive move and one which
should receive the hearty support OF
all Interested in improved County
education.
The program Is as follows;
S.3O-Enrollment of school board
members and clerks.
9:00-What preference should be
given to the old teacher, If success
full? why? Walter Boyd, D. w. Car
per, w. II. Fields, s. J. Bovine, jr.
9:9O-What is tho responsibility o.
the school board as to the health o.
the children? w. S. Claypool, DIR. 2
u. Coil, DR.. II. w. Berrey.
1O:OO-what records should the
clerks keep? c. M. Denmark, j. II
Sale, ]. u. Sims.
1O:30-What reports should b
made to the district clerks? $. {
Groves, Bert L. F'risbie, II. L. Bur
we'll.
| 1900 Noon.
1:3O-Why should the school roon
be kept neatly painted, both insid
and outside? Why should it not b
papered? J. G. Ware, C. NJ, Berry, J
| w. Brockman.
2:OO-The value of Agriculture Il
rnral schools. r. II. Emberson
2.45-outbuildings should be kept
well repaired and clean. Lime Is
good disinfectant. G. w. Hoyt, L. ).
Parker, J. w. Stephens.
s:15-wallss, where? what kind
why? r. L. Barnes, w. G. shoup'
Jno. J. Johnston.
3.35-Who should make plans Tor
now school buildings? Dan Quiniai
w. c. offutt, Clyde Ellis.
s 4:OO-Address by repreSenGael'
l. from Kirksvlllc.
n 4.45-Issuing Of certificates Of a
o. tendance OF school officers.
It 500 adjourn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
SOME FACTS ABOUT
CALIFORNIA
chIno. calI.. NOv. ;. 19Ia.

Chino, Call, NOV. y, l9lS.
Dear sir: v
You ask me what kind Of a place
Chino Is, SO viii tell you about IT.
1t isabout the size Of Centralia, sit
uated four miles from Pomona and
about thirty miles from Los An
geles. The white people who com
pose about one-third OF the population
are very nice indeed. The other two
thirds are Mexicans and remind one
Of negroes. Part OF them good and
the others mighty bad, They bunch
together and live in huts and barns.
They are very dirty, but good work
ers except when they are drinking.
They scarcely ever trouble with the
white people, bat are c ontinually
fighting among themselves. They yer
often kill one another. Only recent
Iy the City Marshal had TO shoot one
like you would dog back there.
Chino has large beet factory that
runs five months in the year and
puts out $4,000 pounds daily. To
see Mexican drive a ten-horse team
up with three tons OF beets is a
wonderful sight.
The soil out here is very rich, but
mot the black kind you have on
there. 1t is sandy here. Alfalfa, bar
LEY, oats and such grains thrive
here; corn and wheat don't do wei
although they raise some. They ne
or thresh oats, here, and the main
crop is fed in bundles like hay.
We have four churches hero, Meth
odist, Presbyterian. Baptist apd Chris
tian and the Mexicaans have three.
They call the Mexlcans Chaloes. All
Of them speak Spanish and I'm learn
ing 1t from them. I
have seven colts to break right
away. You ought to see Mr.. Eng
llsh and me roundup the stock ev.
cry week or so. Beside his saddle
horses, Mr.. English is interested in
baseball and trotting and pacing hors-
es.
Give my best regards to all my
friends.
Yours most truly
LAWRENCE w. KUNKEL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE Associated Charity Associa'
tion of Columbia is endeavoring to
raise 50 1000 for its work this winter
Subscriptions Of from 81 to $25 are
being made by individuals who
want TO help the worthy poor inc
funds subscribed by the City or the
County or any organizations are
turned into the central body. All ap-
plications are thoroughly investgat'
cd before any assistance is granted
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
MRS. BRAND THANKS
NORTHWESTERN
MUTUAL LIFE
Mexico, Mo, Nov. 18th, 1913.
Mr.. j. Watt Woodbridge, District

Mexico, Mo, Nov. 18th, 1913.
Mr.. j. Watt Woodbridge, District
Agent,
Northwestern Mutual Life ms. Co.
Mexico. Missouri.
Dear Sir:
Permit me to express my apprecia
tion of the very prompt way in which
your Company has settled. the claim
under its $4,000 policy carried by MI
Brand. Only three years. premiums
were paid on this policy, total ol
s264.75 after deducting dividends. TIL
proofs were mailed from this city on
November 9th, and the draft re
ceived November 18th.
Thanking you personally for YOU
very courteous treatment in this con
nectlon, remain,
Very truly yours,
d1w1 MATTE A. BRAND.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THOSE who desire to partlc'pate
N buiIdina a suitable monument tc
tho late Rex Mcdonald the wor'a'
champion saddle horse, to be erect
cd IN the center field OF the @eN
leo Fair Grounds should make q con
tribution Immediately to NJ. LOCKE
cashier Of the Mexico Savings Bank
who is treasurer Of this fund "r
Middleton personally Is going TO nav
taxidermlst mount the SKIN .
Rex so the public can participate
in the erection Of this monument
they SO desire. AS suggested by ~ -
lLedqer the day Of Rex's oeau
we would like to see monume"s =
some kind erected to the sreS'eSt
saddle horse the world has eve
4 known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
AuDRAIN DOCTOR CHARGED
WITH SELLING LIQUOR

Information was filed, Tuesday,
with Circuit Clerk Il. F. Elliott by
Prosecuting Attorney A. G. WhHson,
charging DR.. 7. M. Monroe of Laddo-
mia. with the illegal sale of liquor.
There were six informations filed
totalling, in all, II separate counts.
The lowest possible fine for all the
counts, should DR.. Monroe plead gull
ty or be found guilty as charged, on
the II counts, would be $500.
DR.. Monroe will plead not guilty
when arraigned efore the Circuit
Court. He narrowly escaped death
the past summer when his motor cai
was struck by Chicago & Alton
train in Laddonia. That he was moi
killed outright at the time was
considered almost miracle
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
nlulslon Of tie pava.

Beasie and BERTHE, at a loss for a
new game 70 play, hit upon the idea Of
being gt home and having "a day. "
Bessie bit upon the plan, that is. Ber-
tie wanted 10 know what she meant by
at home and "a day" Why, don't
you know?' asked Bessie, astonished
"All the stylish people have days for
being at home to visitors Gods day
is Sunday, and mothers is Tuesday"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE LEDGER believes the Pubic
1ttllny Commission of Missouri is
going TO prove most effective IN
cities throughout the State where
there is any contention regarding the
nnb,ic service corporations. The time
is near when all public utilities IN
Guiding the great railroads will eth
or be regulated to large degree az
least as far as rates are concerned OF
government ownership will be estab'
lished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
Y N. c. A. CLASS
HAS A,MEETiN

Nlft0 ~ w A-H Nv
The Y. M. C. Glass met at
the home of the teacher,
Miss Elizabeth Gill, Monday evening.
The meeting was for the transaction
Of business and to hear an inform
al lecture by the Rev. w. A. Shullen-
berger on the first book of the Bi
BILE.
A committee was appointed to see
the school board about securing the
high school one night a week fol
meetings. It was, thought probabl!
the board would consent to this anf
the young men of the town, wht
have no other time could take physi
cal culture exercises on this night
and other meetings could be held.
A State officer Of the Y. M. G A
will alsobe gotten here, II possible
to lecture on the general scope o
the movement.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
To Prevent Hail.

France is now testing new type
of hail destroyer. The device Ia es.
sentially very large lightning rod Of
pure copper, grounded by means Of
copper conductor Accordingly to the
theory of the inventors, these instru-
ments, by their effect upon currents
OF atmospheric electricity. are capa-
Bile of preventing tho formation and
the fall of hailste2es.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
FOR THE CHILDREN
We have the DR.. Denton's sleep
ing garments for children.
Ricketts, C Emmons d G Co.
MAN MAKE nMovIEsn.

A. Larsen is considering the pT-
chase Of moving picture camera and
may take locally-staged plays and sell
them to the motion picture produc-
ing companies. Mr.. Larsen is an ex
port photographer and should he en-
ter into this field his work will be
in great demand. Local scenario writ
ers will also be given an opportunity
to soc their work produced.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

HON. CHAMP CLARK has recon-
merlded Miss Grace Hook, daughter
Of Col, Zed Hook, OF tho Arixyasse
Review, as postmlstress at Auxvasse'
Miss Hook will make most efficicn
ana popular postmistress.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

The Elks' memorial exercises vii
ho hold at tho home December 7th
This is the first time the memoria
so,yices have been held in the new
homo and they will be quite elab
orate.
FORMER State Bank Examiner inc
II stranger will deliver the address
and > musical program will be given
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
COOK AND COX
HAVE HEARING

Tom Cook and Arthur Cox, held on
the charge of setting fire TO shed
back of Days second hand store
and barn in the rear of the Nilsson
ri Printing Co., we're arralgned be-
fore s. D. Stocks, late Tuesday az
ternoon, and pleaded not guilty. They
were bound over to the Circuit
Court on a $3.50 bond for each count.
This makes Coolr have to give a
$500 bond and Cox $1,000 as the latter
was hold under separate charge OF
firing the Peterson barn by Justice
Wayne on $500 bond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
eENEVIEVE CLARK WILL
RUN NEW FAMILY HOME.

washington ttNOFs 10,
After trying both apartment and
hotel living, Speaker Clark will so to
housekeeping Dec. 1. Though not yet
20 years old, his daughter, Miss Gene
We've Clark, will do the buying, man
age servants, and, in short, become
the executive officer" of the ClarE
family.
The new Clark residence, which
the Speaker has leased for a year, is
214O Massachusetts avenue. 1t is il
the social heart Of Northwest Wash
ington.
The rental Of the Clark home il
$500 a year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
proof Of Snakes Wisdom.

Mrs. Reider with paper)-I see
that the big anaconda up at the Zoo
won't eat chickens unless they are
alive. Mr.. Reider-Wise old snakei
That's the only way to beat the cold
storage game.-Puek
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

4 Kansas City Star ediiorially
The effectiveness of tho
eech of Gov. Hodges TO the
Jon Of the American An'i-Sa-
lguc was drawn chiefly from
n That The Kansas Governor
experience Of the great state
s to back him mp.
not theory but fact that Mr.,
presented IN such statements
flbItlou has demonstrated tina
Npenglye revenue any state
fleet Is the saloon license tax "
moDoy that years ago went
pan eanalroiTe now goes into
homcs public schools and
pproyements.
Fomo states the throne Of 20
power is in the saloon, but nol
kansas Early in the youth o
PIE we lad our lesson and W.
that liquor caused our tax
to pay out more money TO
'han an the thieves, highway
Pd murderers combined"
4 morality and economic good
p in hand they make a combil
lhat is irresistible. II Is that
-,,s-s---=-..it, -. ssss---.-. - 80. =,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
Solid silver rhlmbles ioc. Doarlns


II young lady informed you . !
ordinary conversation ina. sno mini
waller Zulu baby, woulun is Ian
much Of her culture. But o .pis mi
s'asa rua il ali right set to rastime inu
sic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
who live

John Thomas Watts VINO ,,,os ,,vga
sa,,,h of Mexico. was in town Weu'
posday. MIR. watts was born !"
tbla county and has lived hero since
Ho il 60 years old aud dla aso nu'
ride an a railroad until six years ago
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE $4,000 bond issue for mum nun.
o,na, ownership of the Electric Ligh.
plant at Marshall, Mo- was uele"'e ,',t !.
IN tuesday by nine votes. Merchants
n favor Of the issue closed : heir
doors and spent tho day eiectioheSi
ing. and full vote was polleo. q
two-thirds majority was necessary
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
lmmense output Of Linen.

The 12,OO0O0O pounds worth OF
linen which is the average yearly out
put Of the United Kingdom would
wrap the earth at the equator seven
times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
DRESS GOODS
Dress Goods and Silks, all th'
new things. d3w1
Ricketts, e. Emmons D. G. Co.
clft of Maklna Friends.

Blessed are they who have the gift
Of making friends, for it is one OF
Gods best gifts, 1t involves many
things, but, above all, the power of
going out of ones self and appreciat-
ing whatever is noble and loving In
another.-Thomas Hughes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Tom--"Dearest, have no wealth to
offer you, my brains are all the for
tune l possess" Ethel--"Oh, Tom. Il
you are as badly of as that I'm afraid
papa will never give his CONSENT
Boston Evening Transcript.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
rn Rnmove Match Marks,

10 RCtnONS mdNSh WSiNSs
Marks on kitchen walls, which have
been caused by carelessly striking
matches on them, will disappear il
rubbed with a bit of lemon and then
with a clean cloth dipped in whiting,
Afterwards wash the surface with
warm water and soap-then wipe with
clean damp cloth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE man who would undertake TO
eat thirty quail in thirty days was
once regarded as a marvel. Now he
Is classed with the end-seat hog.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

RTY may be no disgrace but
tainly moi a good recommend
fart right now TO save some
Bnd deposit it in the North
4 Trust Co. dw1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
Before the Aae Of Speed.

Twenty years ago London onini'
buses, according to police statement
at tAe time, travelled at the rate of six
or seven miles an hour, and thought
they were making speed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

MURPHY seems to enjoy e certain
advantage over Sulzer in the fact
that Tammany's political past was
too we'll known 10 be interesting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

SHOW us man who never made
a mistake, and VIC will show you
tho man who never made anything
else.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
New Zealand Moo.e lrereaalnu

New Zealand Moose Increasing.
Moose in New Zealand are multi
plying at a great rate Moose liber
ated como years ago II George sound
and tho west coast of the country are
affording ample proof Of this
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

HtlERTA losing his eyesght? Let
us hope he can still see the handwrlt
ing on tho wall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Is throughout Missouri are
bargain weeks and the mer-
lre making splendid cam.
" a big business this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

lIr silence is golden, Mexico should
soon be able TO ropIcnish tho war
chest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

A RENO judge has dared to refuse
a divorced Is Nevada to loseNits only
industry?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

A CHICAGO physicians wife thinks
there ought to be a school to teach
wives kissing. Home training, sister,
home trainings the thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

OWING 10 tho shortage of corn will
the glucose people take to adnlterat-
ing their celebrtted product with su
gar?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

siaa get busy and assist II
H. new hospital a success.
} splendid charitable enter
L should hayo the cordial and
operation Of all who want
h become a greater city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Rw Christmas shopping early
al home. That's the way
a prosperous community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

All that have seen teaches me to
trust the Creator for what have not
seen. Emerson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

BUY your Christmas goods
homo and help make Mexico
greater city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

A seHooLBoY can never under
stand why It rains ON a Monday IN
stead Of the rest of the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

charles Cave is here from Bisbee'
Ariz.. visiting relatives. ------
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

THE Bull Moose party has nothing
20 do but stand OF and throw rocks
into the Machinery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
BLANKETS

Cotton and Wool Blankets Home
made Comforts. dSw1
Ricketts, G Emmons d. C. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

HlEY TALBOT has sold his
in Moberly and we trust he
'un to Mexico and help make
b city. You know "they all
-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

2o.Yr. IT Jewel, Gold Filled Watch
'l9' Doarinsa' ~.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
('ilcIler's
\ Established 1868

sSlzEp charity obyiates The
HI money on the unworthy
cts those who are really de
" help.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

combination that the salooou
fighting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

.CIPRIANo CASTRO has completed
disappeared in Venezuela. They mus
have made him vice-President.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20
FuRs FuRs

Let us show you our Furs. Car
save you money.
Ricketts, & Emmons d. G. Co,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Old papers for sale at this sitlcs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

o,d Dapsrs Tor sale at this office
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Kodaks for Christmas ideal gift for every any
use hem priced every purse The Kodak is the best Of all
cameras easily operated perfectly constructed and
the prices $500 up $500. Let the children
kodak Its interesting educational and innocent pleasure
for them. Brownies at ST, So, So, ST. SIS, 81, $40.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-11-20

Tor the Future n's y. Add Vis'