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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
jim JAM JEMS MlSTRIAL
Jury Disagrees in the Case Against
the Publishers,

After celebrating about twenty
four hours the jury at Bismarck in
the case of publishers of the maya
zine Jim Jam Jems. charged with the
violation Of the interstate commerce
law regarding the shipment of OBJ
scene literature, failed to agree on a
verdict and were discharged. The
case created national interest on &C
count of the fact that dealers from
several states were called here as
witnesses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, March observation-disclosures,
$7.35@9.25; Texas steers, $6.5O@7.65;
Western steers, $6.S5@8.15; stockers
and feeders, $6.1O@8.35; cows and
heifers, $3.50@8.10; calves, $7.5O@12.-
90. Hogs-Light, SS.90@9.25; mixed,
$S.70@9.15; heavy, s8.50@9.1O; rough,
$8.5O@8.65; pigs, $7.15@9.10. Sheep
Native, $6.20@7.15; y%earlings, 1880
8.35; lambs, $8.10@9.1O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
University Professor Dead.

Professor Henry Ledaum, a promin.
ent member of the faculty of the Uni.
versity of North Dakota. formerly
identified with Northwestern univer.
sity and the University of Iowa, died
at Grand Forks. He was professor OF
Romantic languages and had gained
prominence among students of Italian
literature both in this country and
abroad by reason Of several works on
Italian subjects.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
LA Toilette VISITS WILSON
First Call at White House in Over
Three Years.

Washington, March Ex-senator La
Toilette made his first call at the
White House in more than three years.
He was the invited guest of President
Wilson and spent almost an hour
with him in his study in the executive
mansion. He would make no state
ment as to the purpose of his visit,
but it has been an open secret for
days that he was expected to discuss
matters of legislation with the presi-
dent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
STRIKERS SECURE DEMANDS
Twenty Thousand Resume Work at
Increased Pay.

New York, March 14.-The big
strike of 10000 members of the wom-
en- and children's garment makers
union, which went into effect last
Monday, has ended.
All workers went back to work on
a compromise agreement, which pro-
vided for a fifty-hour working week,
the preferential" union shop, ad-
vances in wages averaging about Is
per cent, a permanent board CT arbi-
tration to adjust disputes and sani-
tary workshops. The subcontractor
and tenement work plans are to be
abolished as quickly as possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Minneapolis, March 1S.-Wheat-
May, 83k@ S3%c; July, S5A @S5Mc.
Cash close on track: No. l hard, S4Ac;
No. l Northern, 82M@83Mc; to ar
rive, 82h @83hc; No. 3 Northern,
77&@79&c; No. 3 yellow corn, 46c:
No. 4 corn. 44@45c; No. 3 white oats,
1914 @2SAc: to arrive, 28hc; No. 3
oats, 26h @27hc; barley. 41@56c:
tax. S1.25: to arrive, Sips.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
SENATE ADJOURNS SINE DIE
Ends Session After Confirming Al
Civil Appointments but One.

Washington, March l8.-The senate
has adjourned sine die. 1t will reas-
semble in extraordinary session on
April Z.
In a short executive session the
senate confirmed all civil appoint
ments made to date by President Will
son with the exception OF DR.. Charles
P. Neil. commissioner of labor stats.
tics, which is still pending before a
committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
FIFTY-MllE WIND OWlNG
Million Dollars Damage in CHICAGO
and Illinois.

Chicago, March 15.-It is estimated
that the damage done by the severe
wind and rain storm which swept Chi
cago and Illinois will aggregate near
ly $1,000, O0O. In Chicago the wind
attained a velocity of fifty miles an
hour for several hours and thousands
of plate glass windows and doors in
all parts of the city were demolished.
Electric light wires were blown
down in many sections of the city and
as a result many miles of streets
were in darkness. Telegraph wires
south and west were down and SER
vice impaired for a number of hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
OLNEY DECLINES POSITION
Cannot Accept Ambassadorship to
Great Britain.

Washington, March 16.-Richard
Olney Of Boston, to whom President
Wilson offered the post Of ambassador
to Great Britain, has declined.
Mr. Olney's letter was said to be OF
a confidential nature and was not
made public. Secretary Tumulty,
however. announced that Mr.. Olney
had declined for family reasons" 1t
Is understood that Mrs. Olney has
been In poor health and that Mr.. o.
ney was loath to change his residence
Mt his advanced age.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
STRIKE VOTE BEING TAKEN
Chicago Trainmen May Go Out to En-
force Demands.

Chicago, March ia strike vote
by 5000 local members Of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen has start
ed at the yards Of nineteen railroads
affected.
A. F. Whitney, vice presiden: of the
Brotherhood, said that he was conf
dent the vote would be in favor Of
making a demand on the roads for
the terms which have been refused
the committee on negotiations. The
demands do not involve more pay ex
cept for overtime and night and Sun
day work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Woman Suffrage Sure in Alaska.

Juneau, Alaska, March 1.-THE
equal suffrage bill enfranchising
Alaska women was passed by the
house. The senate will approve the
bill. as there is no opposition to votes
for women In that body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth. March 1S.-Wheat-To ar
rive and on track-No. l hard, $3.50
@S4c; No. l Northern, S2k@S3c; No.
2 Northern, 79h oslo; May, S4Rc;
July, S6Ac. FlaX-On track, $1.26@
1864; to arrive, $1.26; May, $1.27h;
July, $1.29.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
M'cOMBS TAKES PARIS POST
Wilson Prepares Nomination for Sub
mission to Senate.

Washington, March 18.-The nomi-
nation of Chairman William F. Nc
Combs of the national Democratic
committee to be ambassador to
France was prepared at the White
House, but as it was about to be
transmitted to the senate it was with
held at Mr.. McCombs' request.
Mr.. McCombs has decided to accept
the post and it is said the delay does
not mean a change in his intentions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Harch 1S.-Wheat-May,
SSAc; July, SSB @SSAc; Sept, $50
SSBc. Corn-May, 51Ac; July, $3.50;
Sept, 54Ac. Oats-May, 32H @32Ac;
July, 1850 Sept, 32Bc. Pork-May,
$20.7O; July, $2O.25@2O.27. Butter
Creameries, 2S@35hc. Eggs-17k@
19c. Poultry-Turkeys, 21c; chick
ems, 1910; springs, 16c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Elevator and Grain Burns.

The st. Anthony and Dakota eieva.
tor. located at Orr, was burned to the
ground. Between 5000 and 1000 BUSH
els OF grain wal destroyed. The loss
Ia covered by insurance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
DARING GOTHAM CRACKSMEN
Take Fortune in Loot From Pawn
brokers' Vault.

take rUTtuHt m 100 from PaWn-
brokers' Vault.
New York, March 18.-Not since the
days when Inspector Byrnes cleaned
the city of the big yeggs and safeblow-
ers and established his famous dead
line has the central detective bureau
faced as big a burglary job as the
100000 footing of the steel and brick
vault of Martin Simons & Co.'s pawn
shop.
The loot was mainly in the shape
of highly valuable jewelry. They left
behind 100000 worth of diamonds
and other jewelry which might have
been taken if there had been more
than two men in the Job.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
HYDE JURY IS DISCHARGED
Stood Nine in Favor of Acquiring Ac-
cuSed Doctor.

Kansas City, March 18.-After hay
ing deliberated four days the jury in
the case CT DR.. B. Clarke Hyde, on
trial for the murder of Colonel Thorn
as H. Swope, millionaire philenthro-
pist, reported a disagreement and was
discharged.
The jury stood nine for acquittal,
three for conviction.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Potatoes Fed to Hoqs.

Because Of the low price offered for
potatoes many people are feeding the
tubers to hogs. Kansas City buyers
at Berthold recently would offer only
26 cents and would not take the mixed
potatoes at any price. The farmers
claim the tubers are worth more than
that for hog feed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
WILL STAY SEVERAL WEEKS
Prince of Wales Leaves England for
Germany,

London, March 18.-The Prince of
Wales started on his visit to Ger
many, to remain several weeks. The
prince will go first to Stuttgart, where
he will be the guest of the king and
queen of Wurtemburg. The object of
his sojourn is to study the language.
The admiralty announced the princes
promotion to a lieutenancy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
South St. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, March 18.-Cattle--
Steers, $5.75@8.75; COWS and heifers,
$4.50@7.00; calves, $4.25@9.5O; feed
ers, $4.5OM7.35. Hogs-$8.65 @8.95.
Sheep-Lambs. $4.50@S.5O; wethers,
$4.50@6.25; ewes, $2.25@5.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-03-20
Watson Trial POSTPONED.

Augusta, Ca, March 1S.-The trial
of Thomas E. Watson, charged with
sending obscene matter through the
mail, has been indefinitely postponed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

She leaves a large family to mourl
her.
The CornstaIk Collie has broken
out again aound here, causing quite
few deaths. Mr.. John Boles lost g
very valuable mare last week.
Mns. Bernard Cowles is in st. Lou
is this week,
Mrs. Mordica Martin Of our city
had lettuce out Of her garden Wednes
day. Is this Missouri or Texas?
The II. W. A. met Saturday even
ing ard elected their Officers for the
ensuing year. They ware; Roy Mad
dox, v. G.; H.. Kemp. W. A; E B
Campbell, banker; w. C. Meyers, Els
cort; Harry Meyers, Clerk; Argyle
Brown, Waterman; Elmer Burt. Man
ager; F. H. Emmons. Physician. DR..
A. X. Adams was elected sentry,
but holding the office of one Of the
managers, he appointed Elmer Meyer
10 AL the office of sentry.
win Lewis teol.) who is charged
with the murder Of Wilmer Brooks
fcol.) has been bound over to the
Circuit Court.
Prosecuting Attorney Nick Cave
Of Galloway county has three muir
der cases in this term Of court and
whisky is at the bottom of two OF
them.
Henry Martin, one OF this ~county's
stock faFIas. =as c. she market
this week with a car load of choice
hogs.
JEFF Woods took a nice car Of
horses to St. Louis last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

tinsbprg team Monday in gam
played IN the school grounds here.
Score SO.
Mr.. Dutton, st. Louis. is the guest
OF his aunt. Mrs. C. D. Burchard.
Walter Wilbur was a Mexico mas.
senger Monday.
The Wabash Railroad ia install.
ing an electric block system here
this week.
MISS Ida Kingle accompanied he,
grandmother. Mrs. s. Ringle to
e home in Quincy last Wednesday.
Miss Miller is a guest al the Al.
pert Martin home this week.
The Martinsburg Hotel has chang
Cd hands. the new management to
TAX charge in the near future.
Miss Irene Ginispie visited her
sister Mrs. Henry Meyerpeter Satur-
day and Sunday
Julius Yelton, a highly respect
ed citizen Of Martinsburg, died at
ms home here Saturday. For more
than a year he has suffered from a
complication of diseases. He leaves
70 mourn his loss a wife and two
sons Herman. Martinsburg, and Otis
OF Wellsville. Interment took place
Monday at Wellsville.
Miss Anna Moore Of Mexico is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs Ben Bertels.
DIR. ]. G. jacob was a wellsyiIle
passenger Monday.
Miss May Jarboe returned from
the Hospital in st. Youis Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
N~oRTHgAsr

win Hinton has been sick lately.
chas Hildebrand made a bushes
trip to WelIsvilIe Saturday.
The following officers have beef
elected by the Union Christian En-
deavor of Benton City:
President, G. W. Russell.
Vice Pres, John Dews.
Secretary, Lottie Barnes.
Treasurer, Elsie Hlldebrand.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Pnesbyteri
an Church viii hold a bazaar and SUI
per in the annex church next Sat
urday Dec. 10. Oysters, ice cream,
cake and coffee viii be served, be
ginning at ~ o'clock noon. Everyone
is cordially invited to attend and
you won't only have a pleasant time
but You viii be helping a worthy
cause.
Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Miller
Wednesday, Dec. 3, a fine daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Watts were
pleasantly surprised last Thurs
day evening by their children and a
number of relatives from a distance.
The occasion was the S5th wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Watts,
md they were completely surprised
o find the house filled with guests
upon arriving home from Benton City.
rhe best wishes of the whole commu-
lity go to this good couple and may
heir lives be prolonged that they
nay celebrate many more such ami.
'e~rsaries.
The Kings Daughters met with
drs. Finley johnson Tuesday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

VIII Berrey who has been quite m
OF fever. Is reported as improving a,
this writing
Mrs. Wallace DowelI was called TO
Columbus, Kan, Sunday morning on
account of the sudden death of her
brother.
Mrs, Elsbury Of Middle Grove and
Rev. Bud" Carr recently visited
their sister, Mrs. F. A. Edwards.
j.. P Rudasil and wife day
last week visited F L Niece and fam
lily.
Miss Bertha Mundy of Moline is
visiting her sister, Mrs. L. E. Ruda.
sill.
Rev. Herndon filled his appoint
ment at his being called to preach
a funeral at Martinsburg Monday a
m He did not preach Sunday even
ing. n,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
AuxvAssE.

Miss virtua Nicholas visited Mrs.
Boles this week.
hrs. Sam Hatcher WIS called TO thu
bedside Of her brother, Harry Brown.
who was shot in Arkansas while
making an arrest. Mr.. Brown is re
ported to be in a dying condition.
Born, to kfr. and Mrs. II. @. Thorn.
as, a fine girl baby Saturday after.
noon.
In the case OF the State OF Mo.
vs. Mrs.. Mrs. Susie Ross, was grant
ed a new trial this week by Judge
Harris. Mrs. Ross is accused of
shooting her huband last summer.
Fuel Bros. shipped 2 car loads Of
hogs Wednesday.
drs. Maggie otman died NOV. 20
and was buried Sunday at Hatton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
NEW HOE.

Clark & Cassei are getting out
fine lot Of coal at the Edwards
ankk.
S. A sydenstrckeF killed hogs to
day.
Mrs. Matte Branstetter visited
her mother last week.
W. T. Chick. wife and daughter, Eff
fie, we're guests OF B. F. Shock and
family Monday.
C. D. Wilson and wife were guests
Of Sumner Davis and family.
Mrs. Robert Hill has returned af-
ter a few days visit with relatives.
George Pickett has traded his
farm for town property.
John Benham got dissatisfied be
aus be was moi getting wages 50
he is going TO hire out. He packed
his grip and left for parts I'm
known. John was recently c
By W. T. Chick from a New YORK
Orphans Home. We are very sorry
he was dissatisfied with his new
place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
MOLINE.

Miss Florence Heller is spendin;
the week with her sister, Mrs. R. s
Montgomery Of Mexico.
Mrs. James Dudley visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Noble McFaddin last wed
nesday and Thursday.
Geo. Green OF near Laddonia wa,
a Molino visitor Wednesday.
Billie Weaver of Mexico visited
Molino relatives last Thursday night.
Dode Barnes ana family YER tn,
guests of Mexico relatives saturda,
night and Sunday.
Grover White, wife and baby. Of
Mexico were guests Sunday of Joe
Python and family.
Rube spotswood and wife Of Mex.
ico were guests OF Carl Wilson and
family Sunday.
7. NJ. Grmmett Of Fulton, C. l.,
Weaver and Ed Robinson visited D.
5. Weaver and family OF near San.
ia Fe Monday and Tuesday and wen
quail hunting.
Roy Davis is back from S. W. Mis-.
souri,.
Andrew Cauthorn bought 9 hogs Of
Edgar Martin for $3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

John Bertels is home from Algona
Iowa. where he had employment for
The past six months.
On Friday night last the Dramati
Club presented Her Cloves" Despit
the Indictment weather they had
good house. They have been aske,
70 repeat the performance during tn.
holidays.
Mrs. Mary Bennett OF st. Louls. IL
visiting her sister. Mrs. Hnnie Wea.
yer.
Misses Louise and Mary Jacob. Nh
Thos Meara and little daughter. Dor.
othy were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Hirner of Mexico Monday.
Miss Teresa Bertels ia quite III Of
typhoid fever.
DR.. Rodes Of Mexico Is a bust
ness visitor here Monday.
Miss Ruth Coyington Of Hardin Col.
lore was the guest Of Mrs. Pinkney
French Sunday.
The Ladies Of the Christian
Church had splendid success at their
bazaar Saturday.
mrs. O. Tillman and daughter we're
Mexico passengers Thursday.
Mn Geo. Clark and Miss Clark of
Mexico were callers at the Stephen
Serteis home Tuesday morning.
The Weilsyille High School basket
all team was defeated by the Mar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
In. Iii ann Al grarH
-Agn UlltE 2llrpk..
80 YEARS AGO.

H. H0Os
Quite a number of Mexico peopl,
attended a ball given at the Globe
Hotel in Centralia.
NJ. Y. Duncan purchased the post
office building from Albert White
for $3.50.
Jasper N. Stephens and Miss
Belle Ecker, both Of Audrain conn.
ty, were married by the Rev. Thos.
Herndon.
A dinner party vas given at the
residence of DR.. S. N. Russell. in
Mexico, in hon or OF Miss Burkhold.
or. The guests were Misses Toles.
Burkholder, Grantham and Talbot:
Messrs. Hit, Tureman, Mcmillan
and Smothers.
20 YEARS AGO
Green Cant bought the Mabry
Farm. near Mexico. for $4,000.
Julius Humf1ed and Miss Emma
Castleman were married.
A marriage license was granted
70 Rude Maddox, OF Monroe county
and Miss Mollie Berrey Of AudraIn
county.
The following were officers on the
A. Q. U. w. lodge; ]. V. Williams.
W.; D. 3. Staples, f; Noble
Barnes, 0. R.; R. H. Herman, Record
en-; J. J. Winscott, Fin; ]. a
Spence, Rec; R. Z. Smith, L. w.:
W.. Atchison. Guide: ]. A. Harri.
Q W.; w H Lee, Trustee; s cI
Adams and N R Rodes, Md; A. s.
and ]. T. Burton, delegates
Frand Lodge and P. w. Harding aud
!. A. Wallace. alternates.
10 YEARS AGO
.. X. Luckie opened a grocery store
D the Ferris building, Just north |,
4 the Ledger.
Finch parties we're quite the
hing in society. i
Miss Florence Jennings was killed
4 a runaway at Centralia. 4
John Williams OF st. Louis and a
Los Rose McDonough Of Mexico. b
ere married. J
The Mexico Knights Templars had q
large banquet. \
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Noel Of Ven .
e Galloway Co. announced their 7
arriage after It had been kept al e
'cret Tor almost a year. The bride
rs formerly Mics Linnie coyington. Il
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
LACE CURTAINS LAuNpERso.
IS TO so celts q pair. Satisfaction
guaranteed Grown Laundry ST
LIQUOR CONSUMPTION IN 81
COUNTIES DECREASES

Kansas City, Dec. 4.
The 81 counties comprising thu
Western half of Missouri are con.
Stunning less whisky and beer than II
former years, according to re-
ports made to c. @. Burton, inter
al evenue collector here. Receipts
on the liquor tax at the local office
show a decrease since July over the
corresponding months OF last year,
with one exception.
Our November collections YER
off $4,000 and only August has
shown an Increase this year. Bur
ton said. Il believe this reduction IA
due to the aroused public sentiment
against drinking and tho adoption OF
local option"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

J. W. Gallaher to Ned Holt w 1.
OF lot 2 NE IA and % IL Of lot 2
NV IA Of 1909. $4,000.
Ned Holt to J w Gallaher w 1.
OF lot 2 NE IA and e 10 of lot /,
NV IA OF 4-5O-9. &l.OO and other.
F White to g R Mccall, 30 #
off e side of lot 1, block /, Lakenan
& Barnes Add to Mexico, $4,000!
j.. c. Mundy to T. ]. Williams. 10
u, block l. Lakenan & Barnes s s A
to Mexico. $sO2.50.
Jesse g. Hall to j.. w. Hail & I
q Lotion int in Sc Sc G 8 IL AZ. N
q sE & pit of sw Sc Of 2s-51S. 81
and other.
W. P. Mohr to e. C. Hamilton. Iots
! & 2. blk 2, Bates Add G Lot 8, blk
b, Clarkis Add to Mexico. $4,000.
S Asbury to r s & sallie Dem.
MIS- lot 10. blk 2, Hisey G Cassidy's
Add to Mexico, 81 and other,
a haishp TO u w Pritohett, 3
acres in sW IA Of Sc IA Of 1867.
200.
W. M. kincade to ]. d. and e.
N Kncade 24.s4 acres in Sc IA OF
No IA of SW Ia of 1929. s140os
Kincade to w M and s KIN.
'ade, lot 80. Barnes Add to Mex.
co. s140O.
j. W Barnett to y 8 Akridge, lot
; blk Q, North Laddonia. s217.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

The United Daughters of the Con
federacy held their meeting with Mrs
). ID. Minor Tuesday. A social hour
was planned for the next regular
meeting Jan. 10. Robert E. Lees
birthday The gathering will be
held at the home of Mrs. W. e. West
and each member is entitled to in
Vlte two guests who are eligible to
the organization. A program OF inter.
est and refreshments will be enjoy
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
ARRESTED FOR DANCING
TANGO IN SALOON.
(St. Louis Starl

Earl Carter of Maplewood, Ernest
Gremieux Of st. Louis, and Miss
Mamie Moore. 20 years old. who gave
her address as Pueblo, Colo, were
arrested by Policemen Fyffe and Reck
man when found dancing the tango
to music from an electric plano in
a saloon at Collinsville and Illinois
avenues.
When Fyffe went TO a telephone
to call the patrol wagon Carter ran.
Reckman pursued him and Gremieux
and the girl ran. William Neviles,
City License Inspector, entered at
that moment and caught the girl. Car
ter and Gremleux were arrested later
and all are held pending the Issu-
ance OF a warrant.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11

The merchants Of Mexico have tn,
hAndsomest show windows In an,
Town the size Of Mexico anywhere
They not only have the handsomeat
SNOW windows but have up4odate
goods and the prices are right. Buy
your Holiday goods from home morcb
anus and then you have a chance TO
get some of your money back. Il
always TO patronize home insta.
'uions II you want the town TO grow
and prosper. f1su@
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
A Round Trip to Columbia
FREE
lou Have Not Made Your Christmas Purchases

st 2ouho merchants are progressive, thew have tbo 49,
of the cv sto.o, tSo.un mere you have a wide seection-in fact an the sdYrsg
Visit CoInmMs 'neaoaIonale expenses always incidental toa visit IN HpG
araamn r nI5 ahd see our wonderful Universtv-vour - 'NN W mu
and colleges church chusebe so sn dn etb residences isRas til the many miles Of paved streets e the sT a %
shopping here and nave Wv U LEI Luohc buldings-and incidentally do vor Cbi4n
pP BIZ ~ nay. ave your railroad fare returned to vou sW you" 0mS
stores W" Th%o fd E dna reasons finely exemnraed oro,,A r d.
the many stores embracina " ovueaol feature about these stores named ieIow:tht
IN ""rsO wear, "na e furnish your home, in short : /" fanny vi" ="
- voI reople Needs in Every Detail Are Reco6ni1ed
eide in your mind dl on ton Of FARE IA aao IS RETURNED TO You--rhat fact Should i
- a eeo on, on purchases made at stores in the foo ~ = io mg tocolumba. Your Your
= Il see every retail line represented 1e ionoWlnghst Look over teN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
H%oLLENsvILlt

Miss Belle MCGEE of Mexico Wis.
tied relatives and friends last week
IN this vicinity
Mrs. Jennie Lakewood recently Wis
tied VIII Gatewood at ST. Louis.
Miss Minnie Berrey, who for some
time visited relatives in sedalia re.
turned last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1913-12-11
CLAUS
S COMING
North Pole, Dec. /. 1918.
The Ross s, 10 & SOC Store,
Mextco Mo

North Pole, Dec. 1, 1918.
The Ross s, 10 & SOC Store,
Mexico, Mo.
Dear SIR
l will be at your store on the fol
lowing dates and hours to meet the
children and receive their letters and
give them my letter in return:
Monday, Dec. 18th from 2 to
o'clock.
Wednesday, Dec. 18th from Q to
4 O'Clock.
Saturday. Dec. goth from 2 to 3
o'clock.
Bring your letters telling me what
you want for Christmas and / viii
give you a letter from my post office
which will be in The Ross s, 10 G 5V
Store. saturday only.
Wishing you a merry Christmas | re.
main a friend 10 the children!
owl SANTA CLAUS.